St. Jude the Apostle Church 880 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL Established 1957 Arthur Ahrens Benjamin Matlock, Sr. Juliana McGivney-Alvarez Michael Strojny Phyllis Nowak Eileen Whittle Katherine Barron Lorraine Ferris Alma Williams Robert Kocinski Bernard Schultz William Hearne Bertha Wonzer Michael Horan, Jr. Joyce Genualdi-McCartney Thomas Dwan, Jr. Mary Anne Pisarski Maurice Staples Gertrude Milkowski Erwin Gurtatowski Christine Longhi Roberta (Bobbie) Semple Willie Crockett Carol Carlson Leona Boyd Paterno Cabello Jerry Mosselman Herbert Drazba Robert Lant Rita Roe John Krolo Darryl Brown Mary Howard Lois Lightburn Learlean Gray Hilbert Manning Robert Newsome Don Moats, Jr. Rose Springer Dennis Sikorski Alan Koster Peter Chacon Preston Ford John A. Buika Liz Pedersoli Bonita (Bonnie) Ostarello George Samaan Austin Farier Leo Hardy Ambrose Okoro Rev. Fr. Joseph Ntamere Emmanuel Anyanwu John Anyanwu John Anyanwu (Son) Elias Onuoha Gilbert Ebebe Monica Egwuogu Mr. & Mrs. Abayon Mr. & Mrs. Villaruel 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2017 Happy are they who die in the Lord for their good works follow them. We remember in our prayers all those who were rewarded with eternal life this past year.
Page Two November 5, 2017 MASS INTENTIONS Sat., Nov. 4 4:00 PM St. Jude Purgatorial Society Sun., Nov. 5 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Mon., Nov. 6 8:30 AM St. Jude Purgatorial Society Louis & Adeline Ronzani Requested by The Ostarello Family Deceased Members of Genoa Council #1659 Marie Demps Requested by The Family People of the Parish Tue., Nov. 7 8:30 AM Al Lorenc & Mother Requested by The Family Wed., Nov. 8 8:30 AM John Krolo Requested by Karen Fleszewski Thur., Nov. 9 8:30 AM Benjamin Matlock Sr. Requested by Genoa Council Knights of Columbus #1659 Fri., Nov. 10 8:30 AM Rigney & Scully Families Requested by John & Mary Haugh Sat., Nov. 11 4:00 PM Ginny Mosselman Requested by Family Reva Wolak Requested by Family Sun., Nov. 12 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM Ceil Ciszewski Requested by The Wojciechowski Family Phyllis Foresta (26 years in heaven) Requested by Husband Carmen Foresta Duruaku Family Requested by Obidike Family Penny Shaffer Requested by Family Sally Bolowski Requested by Karen & Richard Fleszewski The wine used at the Eucharist for the month of NOVEMBER In memory of Jenny & James Batzek & Gregory Zurek Requested by The Batzek Family. We are grateful for their generosity. 10-29 - 17 10-30 - 16 $ 4,786.40 $ 4,645.45 Fiscal Year To Date: $88,096.35 $96,732.63 Thank you for your support of the parish. Registered Families - 557 St. Jude Parish Calendar WEEKDAYS MON FRI 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Monday - November 6, 2017 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6 PM Tuesday - November 7, 2017 Bible Study 7:00 PM Holy Name Society 7:30 PM Wednesday - November 8, 2017 Bible Study 9:15 AM Choir Practice 7:00 PM Saturday - November 11, 2017 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10AM Reconciliation 3:15 3:45 PM Mass 4:00 PM Sunday - November 12, 2017 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Hospitality Sunday Monday - November 13, 2017 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6 PM Tuesday - November 14, 2017 Bible Study 7:00 PM Wednesday - November 15, 2017 Bible Study 9:15 AM Choir Practice 7:00 PM Saturday - November 18, 2017 Reconciliation 3:15 3:45 PM Mass 4:00 PM Media Center Open Sunday - November 19, 2017 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Media Center Open Amount Pledged $613,530 Amount Received (through OCTOBER 15 th) $240,524 Thank you to all those who have so generously given to the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign. Please continue to support this worthy endeavor that helps to support our local parish. We are grateful for all that you do to support St. Jude the Apostle Parish. LOVE GROWS HERE In your prayers please remember John & Bernice Buika, Phillip Green, John Krolo & Liz Pedersoli. May they rest in peace. DATE/MASS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS November 11 4:00 PM Zenovia Evans Jo Ann Ziemkowski, Mark Ziemkowski Volunteer needed November 12 8:00 AM Michele Brown Carol & Dan Wojciechowski Osamagbe & Omoruyi Ogbodu November 12 10:00 AM Pat Anderson Marilyn & Wayne Awong Odera Edeh & Eric Lwanyaga November 12 11:30 AM Sue Bordenaro Angie Miles & Kaletha Seay Ike & Nkechi Okanu
November 5, 2017 Page Three TODAY S READINGS First Reading -- Do we not have one father? Did not the one God create us? (Malachi 1:14b -- 2:2b, 8-10). Psalm -- In you, Lord, I have found my peace (Psalm 131). Second Reading -- You have received not a human word but the word of God (1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13). Gospel -- Call no one your father on earth; you have but one Father, the one in heaven (Matthew 23:1-12). READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:15-24 Wednesday: Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 Thursday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Friday: Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1-4; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18; Mt 25:1-13 Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time Do as they say, not as they do. This is what Jesus told the crowds about the scribes and the Pharisees. They sought honor and prestige. They exalted themselves by appearing to be righteous while placing burdens on those who wished to faithfully follow the law of Moses. Rather than striving to lead others to God, they lived to be seen and held in high esteem. Jesus wants his followers to live differently. Discipleship is not about seeking places of honor or titles of esteem. Rather, Jesus' followers are to focus on humble service. Disciples are to learn from their master and teacher, Jesus Christ, who came to serve rather than to be served. They are to be the living embodiment of Jesus' way of love. WHOEVER EXALTS SELF WILL BE HUMBLED The scribes and Pharisees were not the first or the last to get caught up in the pursuit of recognition and prestige. Nor were they the only ones to ever become puffed up with their own worth, failing to honor God in the process. The Levites of Malachi's time stand as examples of such misguided behavior as well. Of course, this is not only an issue for religious leaders of Biblical times. Many people allow their desire for esteem to lead them to ignore the contributions of others, hoping to appear to be solely responsible for success. Yet the exaltation that was sought may backfire when those who shared in the success are rightfully acknowledged and praised. In Jesus' words, "Whoever exalts himself will be humbled." THE GREATEST MUST SERVE Contrast the actions of the scribes and Pharisees with what Saint Paul describes as the leaders' manner with the community in Thessalonica: they were gentle, showed affection for the people, and worked hard in order not to be burdensome. They had taken to heart Jesus' instruction to serve with humility, and as a result the Thessalonians were inspired believe the word of God. True service is inspirational. Think about the people whom we most readily admire, those who inspire us to greatness. Most often, they are people who lead, not by lording their talent or position over others, but rather by humbly modeling the sort of action to which we aspire. They do not seek adulation or praise, but receive attention because their service is so deeply focused on the other. They glimpse the face of God in those whom they serve; we glimpse the face of God in those who serve with humility. "Whoever humbles himself will be exalted." Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
Page Four November 5, 2017 THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE We need your donations to assist in the annual Holy Name Society Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive. Any non-perishable items that would contribute to a special holiday meal would be appreciated. Please bring: Vegetables such as peas, corn, green beans, yams Starches such as stuffing mix, instant mashed potatoes, macaroni, rice Accompaniments such as gravy, cranberry sauce, cornbread mix, cake mix, pie crust & pie filling VETERANS COLLECTION We are still collecting items for Manteno Veterans Home & Hines VA Hospital. Please bring in your donations of NEW ITEMS by Nov. 12th. Thank you very much. Body wash Roll-on deodorant Hand & body lotion Shaving cream Shampoo Disposable razors Toothpaste toothbrushes Winter stretch hats / gloves Undershirts (L,XL,XXL) Underwear (L,XL,XXL) Magnifying glasses Sugar free gum Gallon Hawaiian punch Packaged crackers/cheese Individual chips/ pretzels Playing cards Greeting cards Wallet / change purse Paper plates, towels Plastic forks, spoons, knives Napkins Polident denture cream Alcohol free mouthwash Alcohol free aftershave Body spray cologne Hairbrush / comb Nail clippers Efferdent denture tablets Pocket size Kleenex Hand held mirror Chapstick/lip balm Sweatpants, sweatshirts (L,XL,XXL) White socks Soft granola/cereal bars Small box raisins Packaged crackers/peanut butter Small candy bars no nuts Batteries AA, AAA, C, D Postage stamps Small flashlight 6oz. foam cups Sudoku, crossword, word search books Fabric softener sheets CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS Poinsettias will be used to decorate for the holiday season. You may remember loved ones or give thanks for blessings received. Fill out a request form with your offering and return in the collection basket. Intentions will be posted in the church bulletin. SENIOR EVENT Join the Senior Hospitality Group at Jimboo s in Thornton on Thursday, Nov. 9th at noon for a great meal. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Join us for our monthly meeting on Sat., Nov. 11th at 10:00 AM. Prayers for the recipient of the shawls and lap pads are prayed into every stitch. If you know someone in need of prayer, comfort or blessings, call the Rectory. HOSPITALITY SUNDAY Join fellow parishioners next weekend Nov. 12th for refreshments after all Sunday masses sponsored by Lectors, Ministers of Care & Parish Council. Split the pot tickets will also be available all weekend. SHEDSOMELIGHT Christ Our Savior Catholic School RED RIBBON WEEK AT COS Christ Our Savior Catholic School students as well as students across the nation celebrated Red Ribbon Week October 23-27. National Red Ribbon Week is a unified effort, sponsored by the National Family Partnership to assist in promoting students commitment to a drug-free America. The event is often marked with school spirit, can-do attitude and enthusiasm. This year s theme was Your Future Is Key So Stay Drug Free. At COS, each day was marked with an anti-drug dress down theme such as Our Team is Drug Free (wear a favorite sport shirt), Keep Drugs Out of the Mix (mismatched clothing), We are Drug Free Together (dress as a twin) and My Future is Drug Free (future career outfit). The week ended with an ice cream social to the theme Freeze Out Drugs. It is reported that more than 3.1 million teens ages 12 to 17 abuse prescription drugs. Seventy percent of children who abuse prescription drugs admit to getting them from family and friends. HELP to keep our children safe. SOUP-ER STADIUM CHALLENGE RESULTS Donations from the recent Soup-er Stadium Challenge resulted in more than 100,000 meals to be served to Chicagoans in need during the upcoming winter season. The Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities announced they exceeded their goal of filling Soldier Field TWICE by collecting more than 125,000 food items as part of the Soup-er Stadium Challenge, an initiative to help eliminate hunger in Cook and Lake Counties. Former Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman, the Charles Tillman Cornerstone Foundation and Soldier Field also lent support to the Challenge. A great big thank you to the families of Christ Our Savior School who donated 425 food items! YOGA STRETCH CLASS/STRENGTHENING TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 4:00 P.M OR 6:00 P.M. Mrs. Rochelle Tucker, Instructor Cost is $5 per class if you come on Tuesday, the cost of the class is $3 on Thursday. Open to men and women 18 years or older ALL PARISHIONERS ARE WELCOME EQUIPMENT IS SUPPLIED In Christ s Love, Karen Brodzik, Principal
November 5, 2017 Page Five This weekend we celebrate the Mass of the Remembrance. We remember all our brothers and sisters who died this past year. Death robs us of joy, peace and future with our loved ones. It leaves on its path emptiness, vacuum, pain and aches. Despite the grief death brings, Christians still come together in the face of death to give thanks to God. We give thanks to God first for the gift of his Son, Jesus Christ. In the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, Jesus destroyed death forever. He destroyed not just his own death, but your death and my death. Thus, for Christians, death is not an end, but a door to another form of being with God. On the day each of us was baptized, we died the death which truly counted. On that day we died with Christ and rose with him. So that from here on earth a Christian begins to share everlasting life with God waiting to share the fullness of that life through the doors of death. That is why The Letter to the Romans (6:3-4) tells us: Are you unaware that we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. Death also reminds us to give thanks to God for the gift of life. Life is indeed a gift from God. When God found it in His heart to send each of us into the world, He chose to send each of us to a particular place, at a particular time in history to fulfill a particular purpose. Whatever that purpose might be, I do not know. Each of us will have to pray, open ourselves up, allowing the Holy Spirit to direct and guide us to find and fulfill that purpose. What I know, however, is that the LORD will never call any of us home until we have fulfilled the purpose for which He created us. We are redeemed by our Lord, Jesus Christ. Our redemption was foretold by the Father even in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah where the LORD said, Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name: you are mine. When you pass through the water, I will be with you; in the rivers you shall not drown. When you walk through fire, you shall not be burned; the flames shall not consume you. For I am the LORD, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your savior (43: 1b-3a). We give thanks to God because he has redeemed us. Every Easter vigil, Catholics around the world gather in Churches and around this Paschal Candle, joining their voices with those of the angels and saints on what is considered the holiest of nights, Catholics sing the Exsultet: Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult, all creation around God s throne! Jesus Christ, our king, is risen! Sound the trumpet of salvation! Rejoice, O earth, in shining splendor, radiant in the brightness of your king! Christ has conquered! Glory fills you! Darkness vanishes forever! Rejoice, O mother Church! Exult in glory! The risen Savior shines upon you! Let this place resound with joy! May the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Blessings, Fr. Ignatius
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