Third Sunday of Easter

April 22, 2012

SAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISH 8149 Golf Road ~ Niles, IL 60714 847/967-1060 ~ Fax # 847/967-1070 Website: http://sij-parish.com

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THE FIFTY DAY CLIMB: A Call to Serve

Oh, beyond comprehension too vast for my little mind,

is the mystery of the Resurrection, is the wonder of the Easter nighttime sky,

the body of the Risen Christ the whole and holy Church to which I belong.

-Edward Hays Easter, like other holy days in our secularized society, can be reduced to 24 hours with a twist of tradition. Celebrate chocolate bunnies and colored eggs and the customary ham or lamb op-tion! In the morning it will be over - - except for leftovers, “krafty” casseroles and eggs deviled or chopped into salad. What a dreary thing Easter has become . . . It approaches a death-dealing political correct-ness! God forbid! But Christians - - especially Catholic and Orthodox Christians - - do not have to conform. They are, by their customs and ritual celebrations, shown a better way. Easter is not a single day, but fifty days. It offers the believer not a molehill of mediocrity, but a “mountain,” to climb. The Mystery of the Risen Lord opens the way to spiritual heights and awe-inspiring vistas. The Great Mystery has been compared to things that grow - - the mustard seed, wheat and even yeast that leavens dough. During this time, Jesus appears to offer us PEACE. Our fears, may make us trip up the mountain of the Lord, but Christ’s presence bears us up and accompanies us. Just as Jesus appears to His dis-ciples and goes unrecognized, so too it is easy for us to miss him in the helter skelter of our technol-ogy driven, materialistic world. But the Lord is there nonetheless. We need to listen to His Word, to continue our celebrations, and most of all, to recognize Him in the “Breaking of the Bread” and our commitment to charity and peace-building. In that way, Easter grows! Easter and Holy week were awesome this year. I do hope, as you assisted at the Triduum, Easter and Divine Mercy Sunday, you found yourself inspired by the music and the “message” of the Litur-gies. I am especially grateful to Lisa Hall, the parish choirs and instrumentalists. There was a “quantum leap” in our celebrations because of their efforts. This short expression of gratitude should lead us to a higher expression of praise to God. These fifty days challenge us not only to recognize the Lord and be thankful for the service of others, but to know that we are being called: “FRIEND, COME UP HIGHER.” The “higher path” is the call to SERVICE. -Fr. Luczak

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RE NEWS *Practice for Confirmation will be this Thursday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. All Confirmation Year II Candidates are to attend. Sponsors are welcome but are not required to attend. If you were given a reading part, please bring it with you that evening. *Practice for those participating in the May 5 First Communion will be on Thursday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. and last until about 8:00 p.m. An adult family member is to attend the entire practice with the child. *Registration information for the 2012-2013 RE Program will be mailed out the week of April 30th. Regis-tration will be held on Monday, May 14th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. *Families who have a tuition balance or sacrament fee remaining are asked to send their payment in by the middle of May. If you have a financial concern, please call Dolores Stanton, 847/966-1180, to discuss some options. No one is denied religious education due to finances. SPRED *The SPRED Team is reminded that our meeting this Wednesday will be held in the Holy Family Room at 7:00 p.m. *Everyone’s prayers are asked for Ronald and Merick. They will be confirmed and receive their First Com-munion May 2nd during our last SPRED session before summer. CATHOLICISM SERIES Fr. Robert Barron’s CATHOLICISM series continues Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. We will be showing episode 8 which is about the Communion of Saints. RSVP to the RE Office, 847/966-1180, by Thursday, April 26th, if you plan to attend. Thank you!

The 2013 Mass Book is now available. Anyone wishing to reserve Masses for loved ones or special intentions may do so.

Please note: we will take only one intention for each liturgy. We suggest a $10.00 stipend for each Mass.

According to the Code of Canon Law 948: Separate Masses must be applied for the intentions of those for whom an individual offering, even if small, has been made and accepted. What is normative in the practice of the Church is that there be separate individual Masses offered for

ALTAR FLOWERS CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE Parishioners are invited to decorate the altar with flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. There will be two ar-rangements each week. Your name and intention will be listed in the Bulletin. The cost of a flower arrangement will be $50.00. After Pentecost, Altar Flowers will be available from the weekend of June 3rd through Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd. Dates fill up quickly, so please book well in advance. Please call the Rectory at 847-967-1060 to arrange a date and make your remembrance special!

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SPIRITUAL LIFE LITURGY BOARD *The Liturgy Board meets this Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 6. We will evalu-ate Lent, Triduum and Easter season thus far. Also to be discussed will be Pentecost and Corpus Christi. Please call Julie or Dee if you cannot attend. *A reminder to parishioners that comments and constructive suggestions regarding Holy Week and Easter are welcome by the Liturgy Board. Please send them to the RE Office, email to sijre2004@yahoo.com, or call the RE Office, 847/966-1180 by Tuesday. You can also contact Liturgy Board members: Fr. Andrew, Bill Dexter, Lisa Hall, Julie Higgins, Helene Kowalik, Dan Sobieski, and Dee Stanton. CONFIRMATION Next Sunday we will welcome Bishop Joseph Perry, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago, to St. Isaac Jogues Parish. Bishop Perry will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation to 22 of our young people during Mass, which will begin at 3:00 p.m. A reception will be held in the Holy Family Room immediately fol-lowing. All are welcome! To those of the parish who have been praying all year for our Confirmation Candi-dates – Thank you!

PARISH LIFE

TEEN GROUP The Teen Group will meet TODAY at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. We will be mak-ing invitations and plans for the celebration for the Confirmation Year II Candi-dates, which will be on Saturday, May 19th, beginning with the 5 p.m. Mass. Questions? Call Mrs. Stanton, 847/966-1180. SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 15, at 3:00 p.m. when friends of Buddy Charles Gries give an-other benefit concert for the parish in tribute to the late, great, legendary piano man. Tickets will be sold in early July. Invite your family members and friends to join you for this special event which will feature songs from musical theater. Some special guest performances are promised again! You won’t want to miss it!

WINGS Faith furnishes prayer with wings,

without which it cannot soar to Heaven. —St. John Climacus

CHURCH God sends no churches from the skies,

Out of our hearts they must arise. —Anonymous

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HUMAN CONCERNS MASS OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The annual Spring Mass of the Anointing of the Sick is next Saturday, April 28, at 1:30 p.m. in the Church. The sacrament is available to the sick, the aging, the grieving, those facing sur-gery or other procedures or who are in need of the Lord’s healing touch in body, mind or spirit. Following the Mass there will be a recep-tion in the Holy Family Room. Caregivers, fam-ily members and parishioners are encouraged to also come to assist our brothers and sisters with our prayers, encouragement and support. Phone calls will be made to those who asked to be contacted when they signed in at the Fall Mass of the Anointing of the Sick. Please extend this invitation to those whom you think would benefit by participating. For more infor-mation please call the RE Office, 847/966-1180. Thank you!

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The God of our fathers has glorified his servant Jesus (Acts 3:13-15, 17-19). Psalm — Lord, let your face shine on us (Psalm 4). Second Reading — The way we may be sure that we know Jesus is to keep his commandments (1 John 2:1-5a). Gospel — Jesus stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you” (Luke 24:35-48). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118; 1 Jn 3:1-2;

Jn 10:11-18

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Easter; Earth Day Monday: St. George; St. Adalbert Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen Wednesday: St. Mark; Administrative Professionals Day Friday: Arbor Day Saturday: St. Peter Chanel; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort

The St. Isaac Woman’s Club Sponsors

Our Annual May Crowning & Benediction Tuesday, May 1, 2012 6:30 PM in our Church

All are welcome to come and show your

devotion to Our Lady!

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CARSON PIRIE SCOTT’S COMMUNITY DAYS

APRIL 27TH & 28TH

Last Chance!! Don’t forget to pick up your Coupon Booklet in the Holy Family

Room Today. Cost is $5. You get $10 off your 1st purchase. Thanks for your support and

“HAPPY SHOPPING.”

SAVE THE DATE AND LET’S PLAY BALL!

ST. ISAAC JOGUES MEN’S CLUB will have two outings this summer.

The cost includes Bus Transportation, Food before the game and Beverages before and after the game.

Call

Ed Mikeska for Cubs Tickets - 847 729-9561 ONLY 15 TICKETS LEFT!

Charles Napravnik for Sox Tickets - 847 699-7445 ONLY 6 TICKETS LEFT!

Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota

July 23rd at 7:05 P.M.

$39.00

Chicago Cubs vs. Houston August 14th

7:05 P.M. $51.00

Save the Date: The Filipino-American or-ganization of SIJ is sponsoring a dinner/dance fundraiser on May 18, 2012, Friday, 6:30 PM at Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling. If you are able to help sell (or buy) tickets, please contact Deacon Rod at 312-607-9999. $50 pre-paid; $60 at the door. Thank you.

Financial Update

The collection for the third week of April fell short of our budget target by $708. This has increased our shortfall for the year to $6,612. Please help us to stay on target in the coming months!

We wish to express our thanks to all parishioners who continue to give of their time, talent and treasure in support of the Parish.

Financial Snapshot Third Sunday of April 2012

Actual Budget Difference Actual Last Yr Difference

Sunday Collection $9,292 $10,000 ($708) $9,292 $11,107 ($1,815)

Month to Date $38,486 $38,800 ($314) $38,486 $34,922 $3,564

Year to Date $463,038 $469,650 ($6,612) $463,038 $459,926 $3,112

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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and spiritual relationships in a Catholic set-ting. For more information, please check

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The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Sponsors

HEALING CHILDHOOD HURTS WEEKEND RETREAT

Date: MAY 4-6, 2012 Location: Bishop Lane Retreat Center www.misacor-usa.org 7708 East McGregor Rd Rockford, IL 61102

Weekend Donation: $175/Single Room, $130/Double Room (Per person) To Register or Additional Information call The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart at (630) 892-2371 Healing Childhood Hurts Weekend Retreat: During this weekend, the participant will explore the stages of her/his childhood development. Talks, guided reflection, and small group sharing will shed light on how unhealthy aspects of living may have their roots in childhood experiences, and need no longer dictate one’s behavior. Healing Childhood Hurts is struc-tured to provide a safe, non-pressured environment, where a participant may view the pain of past experiences, and come to appreciate the blessings of lovingly carrying the child within.

To secure your reservation, call The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart at (630) 892.2371, send an email to: lhj@misacor-usa.org or visit us www.misacor-usa.org . Find us in Facebook and Twitter

More information will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation.

An Evening to Celebrate Refugee Women and Youth Next Saturday, April 28th 4:30 to 6:30pm

Catholic Charities 721 N. Lasalle, Chicago 60654

FREE PARKING available, few blocks from the Chicago Brown/Red line stop, and walkable from the Metra Stations. WINE, International APPETIZERS, ENTERTAINMENT, art making tables for adults and children, women's photos and art

projects displayed. Suggested donation: $15

All proceeds will go to support the refugee women’s art group that Joanna Swidzinski, a St. Isaac Jogues parishioner started, and the refugee youth improve group.

See her blog to view the women’s art work: http://artontuesday.blogspot.com/ If you have questions you can contact her by email Joanna.swidzinski@gmail.com or phone 847-877-3195

Sunday, April 22 7:00 am Carol & Donald Wellbank 9:00 am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Isaac Jogues and their Families Stephen Puisis 10:30 am Virginia Bartlett 12:00 pm Philip Selker Monday, April 23 8:00 am Purgatorial Society Warren Ketter Tuesday, April 24 8:00 am Rosa Di Franco Wednesday, April 25 8:00 am Frederick Angsten Thursday, April 26 8:00 am Edward O’Keefe Friday, April 27 8:00 am Pat Hildebrandt Saturday, April 28 8:00 am Communion Service—No Intentions 5:00 pm Gene Landon Sunday, April 29 7:00 am Ernie Conrad 9:00 am Wladyslaw Nowobilski 10:30 am For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Isaac Jogues and their Families Al Hall 12:00 pm Floyd Kozlowski

Confessions Fr. McGlynn

Liturgy next weekend April 28-29 Celebrant Mass of the Anointing of the Sick 1:30 pm Frs. Luczak, Janas, McGlynn 5:00 pm Fr. Luczak/Deacon Paul 7:30 am Fr. McGlynn 9:00 am Fr. McGlynn 10:30 am Fr. Kennedy 12:00 pm Fr. Janas 3:00 pm Confirmation Bishop Perry/Deacon Rod Altar Servers 5:00 pm Jude Jimmychan, Nelson Perumpel, Rene Dumayas 7:30 am Jane Escarez, Ged Vallo, Tara Vallo 9:00 am Marco Lambo, Kathy Janik, Alexis Janik 10:30 am Samuel Ratner, Matthew Magno, Mark Magno 12:00 pm Mark Mangurali, Anya Piska, Jonathan Piska

Sacristy Committee Mary Ann Scanlon

Relatives & Friends

Please remember the sick and hospitalized

Linda Bennett Audrey Jans

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Patricia Petersen

PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak PASTORAL STAFF: Deacon Bob Kerls, Parish Business Administrator Mrs. Dolores Stanton, Director of Religious Education Ms. Lisa Hall, Music Director DEACON COMMUNITY: Deacon & Mrs. Robert C. O’Keefe Deacon Rod Ranola Deacon & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDERS: Rev. Ron Kalas Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M. Rev. David Stagaman, S.J. Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. Eucharistic Celebrations: Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 11:00 - 12:00 Noon or anytime by request.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six months prior to setting the wedding date with an addi-tional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The following wedding times can be scheduled: Friday at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only) Sacrament of Baptism: Second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Session must be completed before Baptism. Contact the Parish Office as soon as possible for details. Parish Office Website: http://sij-parish.com E-mail: office@sij-parish.com 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL. 60714. . . . . . . 967-1060 Mrs. Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Mrs. Marlene Garber (Data Processor) Mrs. Lori Herbert (Data Processor & Bulletin Editor) Religious Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 966-1180 Renata Jaroslawski - Staff Secretary Music Ministry. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 967-1060 Parish Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965-1091 Ministry Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965-6911 Parish School: St. John Brebeuf School. . . . . . . . . 966-3266 Principal: Mrs. Margaret Whitman

BULLETIN SICK LIST The sick and hospitalized are to be held in thought and prayer. For their family, friends, and faith community it is often times the best, and sometimes even only, way we can help and support them. Yet we must remember that by law we cannot publicly let our parish community know the health status of any of our members without their permission. What that means is that we cannot put peo-ple’s names in the bulletin sick list for prayer without permission. As a reminder our policy is as follows: Names for the sick list in the bulletin have to be called in by the person who is ill or by a member of their family. At the time they call in the name they will be asked whether they are the sick person him/herself, or a member of their family and if they give per-mission for the name to be placed on the list. They will be asked for the correct spelling of the sick person’s name. If a family member, they will be required to give their name for our records. The name will be in the bulletin for one month. Then the person’s name will be inscribed in the Book of Community Prayer. All people and prayer requests are remembered during the petitions at all the weekend Masses. Their names will also be given to our Ministers of Praise to pray for them daily.

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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS ST. ISAAC JOGUES #512032 8149 Golf Road Niles, IL 60714 TELEPHONE 847 967-1060 CONTACT PERSON Janet/Lori SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER Canon IR 3035 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 10 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION April 22, 2012 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU!