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FROM THE PASTOR

“WE CELEBRATE”:

Whys and Wherefores ofthe New Hymnal

When I first arrived at St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Iasked about the parish hymnal. Much to mysurprise, I was told there was no hymnal. Formore than a decade, music directors have optedfor a kind of “do it yourself,” cut and paste “SongBook.” Song Books have contained copyrightedliturgical music from a number of differentsources. A variety of styles and ethnic originshave been represented. In the delicate balancebetween traditional and contemporary churchmusic the final arbiter has been the Parish MusicDirector.

In some ways, Song Books seemed to be the rightchoice for our parish. In other ways they were not.There were, for example, no participation aids forFunerals. While a Funeral Song Book wasdiscussed, it never came to be.

Singing at daily Mass was very limited. Only afew general and seasonal hymns were printed in“Today's Missal.” As far as I have observed,Missalettes are designed to be used with hymnalsnot as the only participation aid. After I ran off

my own song sheets on the Feast of St. Francis,2006 so that the congregation could sing St.Francis' “beloved prayer,” I had had enough! Forthe greater part of 2006-2007, the hymnal was anongoing concern. It was not a matter of “if” but“which one.” The decision would be made by thepastor and music director on the basis of what wasmusically and financially best for the parish.

I asked the business manager, Bob Kerls, to pricehymnal “package deals” and compare them to thecost of printing “Song Books.” We discoveredthat Song Books and the OCP Missalette werevery expensive. Their cost over the past 15months — excluding Christmas, Easter, etc. —was $10,820! While there was not full agreementon what was the best hymnal musically, in the endthe best all around “deal” was offered by J.S.Paluch. The “WE CELEBRATE” hymnal andPaluch Missalette cost $2,100. With a one timepurchase of attractive covers for hymnal andmissalette that figure became $3,250. Anotheradvantage was that Paluch & Co. replaceshymnals every three years at no cost to the parish.By changing from Song Books and the OCPmissalette to “WE CELEBRATE” and thePaluch Missalette, over the next three years wewill save $5,640 the first year and $6,790 for thefollowing two years.

The new hymnal will definitely be animprovement. It will offer hundreds of traditionaland contemporary hymns, a number of good Masssettings including a Gregorian Chant Ordinary.Financially and musically, the decision for “WECELEBRATE” is a good one. I thank all whowere involved in the hymnal search and I hope wewill have a smooth transition from Song Book toHymnal. On the next page is more detailedinformation on Song Book vs. Hymnal preparedby Bob Kerls.

– Fr. Luczak

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Information on Hymnal Cost vs. Song Books

Last Fiscal Year (July 06 to June 07)

Song Books (excluding Easter,Christmas etc.) $7,010

OCP Missal $1,880Total Fiscal Year 2007 $8,890

This Fiscal Year - so far (July 07 to September 07)

Song Books $1,930

Total Cost for last 15 months $10,820

Cost of Hymnal

Hymnal & Missal $2,100(Annual Subscription, Replace Hymnal

in 3 years)

Covers - one time cost $1,150

Annual Savings Hymnal vs Song Book $6,790

(Full Cost of Song Books minus Hymnal & Missal)$8,890 - $2,100 = $6,790)

Annual Savings less one time Cover cost $5,640

Savings in three years ($5,640 + $6,790 + $6,790) $19,220

Stewardship ----- Sunday Collections

Weekly (This Year) 10/14/07 - $9,858.71(Last year) 10/16/06 - $9,893.25

Both the first reading and today's Psalm sayclearly that the Lord hears the cry of thepoor. Have I been given the gifts – of time ormoney or abilities – to be the means by whichGod answers their need?

SPIRITUALLIFE

SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION

The Spiritual Life Commission will have an extrameeting in the RE Office at 8:00 p.m. on Monday,October 22nd, to plan the Work of Human Hands Saleto be held December 8-9. Our next regular meeting willbe November 15th.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS

Are you, or someone you know, at a time in life whereyou seek to discover or deepen your relationship withGod? With a Community of Faith? Are you a baptizedChristian who wants to learn more about how theCatholic Church lives the Christian life? Are you abaptized Catholic, who because of life circumstancesdid not learn about the faith and who has not completedinitiation by receiving Eucharist (Communion) andConfirmation?

If you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, theRite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) would be ofinterest to you. It is a spiritual process of prayer, study,discussion and involvement in the life of the faithcommunity, which could lead one to being baptized,received into the full communion of the Catholic Church,or completing their initiation. To learn more about theRCIA, please contact Dee Stanton or Joyce Mills at847/966-1180.

PURGATORIAL SOCIETY

All Souls Day envelopes, to enroll the names ofdeceased loved ones into the Purgatorial Society, canbe found at the doors of the church. Those in thePurgatorial Society are remembered at a weekdayliturgy each week. Kindly place your envelope in the AllSouls' Day collection or in a Sunday collection byNovember 11th.

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During Respect Life Month the Church proclaims again, as she does each day, the sanctityof human life from conception to natural death. We continue with excerpts from pro-lifematerials from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

“If you're a family caregiver, we thank you for what you do. It may never have occurred to youthat caregiving is pro-life. Your compassion, dedication, and hard work are testimonies to the

value of human life. There is a spiritual component to the vocation of caregiving, but there are also the nitty-grittydetails....

“A role reversal (an adult child assuming some of the duties of an aging parent) or an assumption of new roles (takingover responsibilities formerly handled by one's spouse) is rarely an easy transition. Go slowly. Be gentle. Don't suddenlycharge in and take control. Start with small things. If at all possible, let your loved one still play a part. Your loved oneis experiencing losses and understandably feels frightened. You've lost something too. As he or she grows older orsicker and loses more abilities, you're losing the person who once comforted you.

“‘I don't want to be a burden.’ Care-receivers are often concerned about ‘being a burden.’ Your loved one might bringup the subject when you're feeling angry, upset, or frustrated. Admit that what you're doing is hard. Look for outsidesupport. Realize that your loved one may need to be reassured more than once. See if there's some small part of abigger task your loved one can do to feel like he or she is helping out at least a little bit. Let your parent or spouse knowthat providing care is something you want to do. Yes, there are hectic moments, but you see taking care of him or heras a privilege.

“God has chosen you to play a central role in providing that care. Just as from the cross Jesus asked St. John—thepatron saint of caregivers—to take care of his Blessed Mother, God asks you to help take care of someone else Hedeeply loves. What you're doing is a prayer, and the path you and your loved one are taking is a pilgrimage. It is theFather asking you to help his son or daughter along these final stages of that journey. It is the Son who has told uswhatever we do for those in need we do for him. And it is the Spirit who is with you right now. It is the Spirit who willnever leave you.”

PRAYING FOR LIFE THIS WEEK

Our Father...

* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Come swiftly to the aid of all who labor in distress. Hail Mary...* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Give your own courage to mothers who are alone or abandoned. Hail Mary...* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Gently guide new parents as they lead your little ones to your Son. Hail Mary...* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy; Pray for those who assist with the labor which brings new life: for skill and compassion.

Hail Mary...* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Let the face of the newborn child proclaim the Gospel of Life. Hail Mary...* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Be present at the moment of birth to share in our joy. Hail Mary...* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Bless with your presence the room of each little child. Hail Mary..* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Welcome home to heaven the soul of the miscarried child. Hail Mary...* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Watch over every child and keep them safe and close to your Son. Hail Mary...* Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Hold close to your immaculate heart the innocence and joy of each child. Hail Mary...

Glory Be...

THE WOMEN'S CENTER BABY BOTTLE PROJECT

If you forgot to return your baby bottle and donation for The Women's Center today, please bring themto the Holy Family Room next weekend. If you are writing a check, please make it payable to St. IsaacJogues Parish and we will send one check for the total amount collected. Thank you for your support ofthis special project which funds important pro-life activities of The Women's Center. God bless you foryour prayers and generosity! Thank you for your efforts to support life!

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BOOK OF LIFE

Next weekend the Book of Life will be available near thebaptismal font to inscribe the names of deceased familymembers and friends, particularly those who have diedthis past year. Those whose funeral or memorialMasses were held here at St. Isaac Jogues since lastAll Souls' Day are already inscribed in the book. We willremember all those in the Book of Life during the Prayerof the Faithful throughout the month of November. Wealso pray for those who mourn the passing of their lovedones from this life and embrace them with the hope wehave in Jesus Christ our Lord.

TO COMFORT AND REMEMBER

The annual Bereavement Servicewill be held on Saturday, November17th, at 11:00 a.m. in Church. Furtherinformation will be available in nextweek's bulletin. All are invited toshare in this time of remembrance.

NEW ALTAR SERVERS' INVITATION

Students in Gr. 4 and older, whether in the RE Programor in a Catholic School, are invited to become an AltarServer for weekend and holy day liturgies. To be anAltar Server is to help the people of our faith communityto worship God. To be an Altar Server is to be reverentand responsible. It is a privilege to be an Altar Serverand we would really like to have you be part of thisministry! Signed permission slips are to be turned intothe RE Office or your child’s catechist this week. If youhave questions, please call the RE Office at 847/966-1180 this week.

Training for new Altar Servers will be on Monday,October 29th, November 5th and November 12th at5:30 p.m. in Church. On November 12th we will bejoined at 6:00 p.m. by the current Altar Servers for ameeting. Please return your permission slips byOctober 29th. If you or your families have otherquestions, please contact Mrs. Stanton at the RE Office.We really hope you will decide to be part of this holywork!

ALTAR SERVER HOLIDAY FORMS

All Altar Servers are reminded that their holidayresponse forms are due in the RE Office by October29th. If you do not turn in your form, you will bescheduled as needed for Christmas and New Year's. Ifyou don't have it, extra copies are available in the REOffice.

AN INVITATION TO JOIN THE MINISTRY OF PRAISE

Do you miss participating in parish life Want tocontribute more but can't handle a lot of meetings or getaround like you want? Feel the desire to do more? Well,you're invited to join the 60+ members of the MINISTRYOF PRAISE in daily prayer to help the people of St.Isaac Jogues Parish and beyond.

The focus of the MINISTRY OF PRAISE is a spiritualone: praying for the needs of our community, Church,and world. You are simply asked to commit at least 30minutes a day to praying for those special intentions.There are no meetings or committees... just prayer inyour own time and place.

* Intentions will be sent to you each month in a letter.* You will be commissioned to begin your ministry at

the November 3rd Mass of the Anointing of the Sickor in your home by a Minister of Praise if you cannotcome.

* Ministers of Praise receive a prayer book, certificateand pin to symbolize their commitment.

* The prayer book is only meant to give suggestions.You can continue to pray in your own way with yourown spiritual exercises or devotions.

If you would like to share in this ministry, please fill outthe form below and return it to the Religious EducationOffice, by mail (8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714) or inperson. If you have questions, please call Dee Stantonor Mary Aybar at 847/ 966-1180.

Yes, I would like to be a Minister of Praise supportingthe spiritual life of our parish, church and world througha ministry of prayer.

NAME

Birthday Month & Day

Address

City & Zip Code

Telephone Number

I will be commissioned at the November 3rd Massof Anointing at 11:00 a.m.

I will need to be commissioned at home. Pleasecall to set up a time.

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TODAY,WORLD MISSION

SUNDAY, with Catholics of the world,

we are called to offer, at this

Eucharistic celebration,our prayers and

our generousfinancial support,

through the Propagation of the Faith, to continue

the mission of the Lord —to help the poor and suffering

experience the healing love and peace of Jesus.

ALTAR FLOWERS CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE

The flowers on the altar this weekend are from:Russ DiPrima

“In Loving Memory of Marge DiPrima.”

The flowers on the altar this weekend are also from:

Hal & Nadine Yamanaka“In Celebration of the 10th Anniversary of

Kimberly & Chris Volk.”

30TH ANNIVERSARY PARISH SHARING MASS

The Archdiocesan Parish Sharing Program willcelebrate its 30th Anniversary at a Mass at Holy NameCathedral on Sunday, November 4th, at 3:00 p.m. withCardinal George as the scheduled presider. We havehad a sharing relationship with the people of MaternityBVM Parish for most of those years. In recent years therelationship has included more sharing of friendshipsand activities in addition to financial support. The effortsof our two parishes were recognized two years agowhen we received together the Archdiocesan ParishSharing Award.

A bus will leave from the parking lot of St. Isaac JoguesParish on that Sunday at about 1:15 p.m. We will thendrive to Maternity BVM to pick up their folks and thenwe are off to Holy Name Cathedral to share in theworship, diversity and unity of our local Church. All areinvited to come for this special celebration! Bring yourfamilies and friends! To make your reservation for thebus, please call the Religious Education Office at847/966-1180 by Friday, October 26th.

READINGS FOR THE THIRTIETH SUNDAYIN ORDINARY TIME (green)

Sirach 35: 12-14, 16-18Psalm 34: 2-3, 17-19, 23II Timothy 4: 6-8, 16-18

Luke 18: 9-14

ABOUT NEXT WEEK'S READINGS

Sirach: “The book of Sirach was written by a wiseteacher who lived 200 years before Christ. It is a loosecollection of thoughts on various concerns in the life ofa believer. In today's section, Sirach describes how Godrelates to us, and how we are to relate to God.”

II TIMOTHY: “Today we hear the concluding lines of thesecond letter to Timothy. This letter was written in Paul'sname sometime after his death. Today's passagedepicts Paul's thoughts while he was in prison awaitingmartyrdom.”

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PARISH LIFE

ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE

On November 10th and 11th a clothingdrive will be held in the Holy FamilyRoom.

Your donation will help many familiesand individuals. During this time of theyear they are especially in need ofcoats, hats, scarves and gloves formen, women and children. A requestwas made for blankets, sheets, pillows and towels, also.Please check around your home, and be ready for the drivein November. Winter is approaching, thank you for helpingkeep someone else warm.

Donations will be used by the Cornerstone OutreachCenter located in Chicago. This center helps provideshelter for the homeless and serves hot meals Thursdaythrough Saturday for neighbors in need. They also handout food bags on Wednesday.

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

What a Savings! 50% Discount on Things you do every day!

Save on Dining Out – Entertainment – Movie Tickets –Travel and Hotels – Retail Services – Dominick’s.

The cost for all this is only $20 per Book.They make great Christmas gifts!!

Purchase them at the Rectory Office or from any Officer of the Men’s Club or call Bob Klein at (847) 966-6744 –

I will deliver!

ST. ISAAC JOGUES BINGOFriday Nights - Church Hall8101 Golf Road Niles, IL

847-967-1060Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Games start at 7:00 p.m.

Guild 5 Fundraiser

Coupon Booklets for Carson's Community Daywill be sold in the Holy Family Room on October27 & 28 and November 3 & 4 for $5 each. Insidethe booklet is a $10 off coupon. You get doubleyour money back, Also, everyone who purchases abooklet will be eligible for our raffle. We appreciateyour support!

St. Isaac Jogues Raffle

$5,000 GRAND PRIZE

Take a Chance & Buy a Ticket!

Have you turned in your Raffle tickets?

Donation for each ticket is $10 or 6 tickets for $50

A return envelope is enclosedfor tickets to be mailed, brought to the rectory

or dropped in the collection basket.

ALL PROCEEDS WILL REMAIN IN THE PARISH!

The drawing is December 2, 2007

Join in the excitement of this fundraising event!

Grand prize $5,0002nd prize $1,000

3 prizes each $5005 prizes each $100

You must be 18 years old to win.

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HUMAN CONCERNS

October: National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthPart 3 - Facts, Risks and Hope

As mentioned previously, in the US this year, more than203,500 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed.Ninety-nine percent of those affected will be women.The good news is that when “detected before it hasspread, the 5-year survival rate is 97 percent.” [1]Despite this, breast cancer is expected to claim nearly40,000 lives in 2007.

The most common symptom is a lump or mass in thebreast. Other signs [with/ without a “lump”] aregeneralized swelling of part of the breast; skin irritation,redness or scaliness of the breast or nipple, dimplingand nipple changes (pain, pulling inward, or dischargeother than milk).

There are a number of factors that put women at risk.These include:• exposure to reproductive hormones like estrogen

over a lifetime relative to age, age of first menstrualperiod (before age 12), number of pregnancies, ageat menopause (after age 55), and a history of takingestrogen-containing medications (i.e. more than 5years of postmenopausal estrogen replacementtherapy) [2]

• family or personal history of breast cancer (havinga first-degree relative like a mother, sister ordaughter with breast cancer approximately doublesa woman's risk) [2]

• never having children or having first live birth afterthe age of 30 [2]

• use of alcohol especially two or more drinks daily[2]

• obesity [2]• physical inactivity [2]A woman's greatest risks, though, are her gender(Remember the 99%?) and age. About 77% of womenwith breast cancer were 50 years or older at the time ofdiagnosis. [2]

Mammography is the best method of detection. Itpotentially can find cancer before symptoms develop.This gives a woman a better chance at successfultreatment. Monthly breast self-exam and clinical breastexam (frequency depends upon age & risk factors) canhelp identify changes, but do not offer the diagnosticsophistication of mammography. Although we can'tprevent this cancer, a healthy lifestyle may lower risks.So eat wisely, be physically active, reach and maintaina healthy weight, limit alcohol intake, avoid tobacco, andsee your doctor regularly. [1] Though a diagnosis is aconcern to any woman and her loved ones, scienceoffers hope in the form of research, better methods ofdetection, treatment, and therapies that may reducerisks. Advances have been made and work continues.Agencies like the American Cancer Society, Susan G.Komen Foundation, Y-Me National Breast CancerOrganization, the National Cancer Institute, the NationalAlliance of Breast Cancer Organizations as well as ourlocal Cancer Resource Centers offer information ontreatment options, clinical trials, education andemotional support.

Peace!

Pat Kellen, RN, Parish NurseAdvocate Health Care/ St. Isaac Jogues

1 – American Cancer Society publicity2 – “Breast Cancer in Illinois,” American Cancer Society PowerPoint

SURPRISED BY PREGNANCY?Feeling lost or alone?

A confidential friend is waiting for your call.Hopeline (847) 823-HOPE.

REMINDER:

The Annual Flu Shot Clinic will be at St. Isaac Jogues on Sunday, October 28, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

in the Holy Family Room.

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EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

* Confirmation Year II Candidates are reminded to beon time for meetings with their Staff member. SaintName papers are due in November. Some resourcescan be found in the RE Office.

* The RE Faculty will meet for a formation eveningon Thursday, October 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the HolyFamily Room.

Fall Parent Night At St. John Brebeuf School

The St. John Brebeuf School lights were on at nightrecently welcoming parents to the fall open house.Parents began their evening at the parish ministrycenter with a welcome by assistant principal Mrs. MaryStatura, in the absence of Principal Margaret Whitmanwho was attending a funeral out of state. FatherThomas May, Pastor of St. John Brebeuf alsowelcomed the parents and encouraged activeparticipation of all families in the parish community.Others also spoke about school organizations, SueDenzer, President of PSA, John Fenn, President of theSt. John Brebeuf School board, and Joe Svahula,President of the Athletic board.

Parents then were invited to visit the school. This yearSt. John Brebeuf has added a kindergarten makingthree kindergarten classes of 18 students each.Classroom teachers, pre-school through 8th grade, gavebrief presentations. Work samples were displayed bothin the rooms and on the wall in the hall throughout thebuilding. Parents were able to see not only the work oftheir children but also how they are able to learn aboutand practice their faith.

School and parish organizations had tables set upthroughout the school offering a wide variety ofopportunities for participation in the parish schoolcommunity. Throughout the evening the halls were filledwith interested parents attesting to the success of theevening.

GENERAL INTEREST

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Sunday, October 21 7:30 am Special Intention-Susan Victoria & Family 9:00 am Terry Dyja10:30 am Walter Gall12:00 pm For The Living & Deceased Members

Of St. Isaac Jogues & Their Families;Caridad Mikulec

Monday, October 22 8:00 am Purgatorial Society;

Irene Virginia Tomczak Tuesday, October 23 8:00 am Kurian Nellamattam

Wednesday, October 24 8:00 am Margaret Morrison

Thursday, October 25 8:00 am Special Intention

Friday, October 26 8:00 am Fred Ray

Saturday, October 27

8:00 am Communion Service - No Intentions 5:00 pm For The Living & Deceased Members

Of St. Isaac Jogues & Their Families;Winifred Chor & Michael Burdi

Sunday, October 28 7:30 am Anthony Angello 9:00 am Walter Gall10:30 am Shirley Anderson;

Mr. & Mrs. Filemon Daprosa Racela;Mr. & Mrs. Jose & Marcionella Donor

12:00 pm Caridad Mikulec

Reconciliation Fr. Luczak

Liturgies next weekend October 27 - 28

Presider

5:00 pm Fr. Luczak/ Deacon Ranola 7:30 am Fr. L. Janowski 9:00 am Fr. Kennedy10:30 am Fr. Mc Glynn12:00 pm Fr. Kalas

Altar Servers

5:00 pm Jessica Joseph,Oskar Bednarek,Jennifer Joseph - 8

7:30 am David Perez, James Herrera,Celina Antony

9:00 am Chrystal Mattappillil, Max Mattappillil,Alex Lulek

10:30 am Pamela Lerias,Alexandria Winans,Kathy Janik

12:00 pm Nilakshi Fernando, Cassie Baloue,Jennifer Joseph - 5

Sacristy CommitteeWanda Kennedy, Margaret Smoczynski

Relatives & FriendsPlease remember the sick and hospitalized:

Glori Anderson, Bob Arns, Florence Beil, Lisa Danielle, Steve Farago, Philip Godfrey, Mark Koz, Maria Ladd,

Megan Lawler, Richard MacDonald, Sr. Agnes Martinka, Lillian McCloud, Bob Meyers, Marilyn Michaels,

Tammy Heffernan Propst, Tony Romito,Paul Sitkowski, Clariza St. George, Pat Terzakis,Joseph Vasile, Chuck Watson, Hal Yamanaka,Mary Zimniewicz, Megan Zimniewicz Upshaw.

Also please pray for the faithful departed:Anne Kopczyk, mother of Roger;

Ralph Sesko, Sr., brother of Adriean Mikeska;Raymond Wasilewski, brother of Jeanette Peters.

Give Thanks

Happy are they who grieve not for what they have not, but give thanks for what they do have.

– St. Anthony Mary Claret

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PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak

PASTORAL STAFF:Mr. Bob Kerls, Parish Business AdministratorMrs. Dolores Stanton,Director of Religious EducationMrs. Patricia Kellen, Parish NurseMrs. Lisa Hall, Music Director

DEACON COMMUNITY:Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. O’KeefeMr. Rod RanolaMr. & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton

WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDERS:Rev. Ron KalasRev. Larry Janowski, O.F.M.Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M.Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M.

Eucharistic Celebrations: Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 NoonMonday - Friday: 8:00 AMSaturday: 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 sixmonths prior to setting the wedding date with an additionalsix months for necessary preparation. Note: The followingwedding 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 ofeach month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Sessionmust be completed before Baptism. Contact the ParishOffice 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. . . . . . . . . . . 967-1060Mrs. Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary)Mrs. Emilie Casacchia (Data Processor)Mrs. Marlene Garber (Data Processor)

Religious Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 966-1180Staff Secretary

Parish Nurse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 967-1094Music Ministry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 967-1091Parish Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965-1091Ministry Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965-6911

Parish School:St. John Brebeuf School. . . . . . . . . . . . . 966-3266

Principal: Mrs. Margaret Whitman

ADDING NAMES TO THE PARISH SICK LIST

It has always been the policy of St. Isaac Jogues to offer our parish community an opportunity to pray for those parishionerswho are ill and in need of our prayers. We have tried to keep close track of these names for our Bulletin as they are madeavailable to us.

However, now we face an important privacy issue, very much like the issues faced by hospitals, health institutions, and certainlyby other parishes.

We cannot (by law) publicly let our parish community know the health status of any of our members without theirpermission.

We appreciate the fact that often friends, neighbors, and acquaintances wish to do something special for a person who is ill,and ask to place their name on the list to be prayed for. While their intentions are surely good, we simply can no longer acceptnames in this manner.

We will institute a new process regarding calling in names for the Bulletin list.

Names for the sick list placed in the Bulletin have to be called in by the person who is ill, or by a member of theirfamily. At the time they call in the name, they will be asked whether they are the sick person him/ herself, or a member of theirfamily, and if they give permission for the name to be placed on the list. They will be asked for the correct spelling of the sickperson's name. If a family member, they will be required to give their name for our records.

Thank you for your patience regarding this new process. We wish to do all we can to offer our parish community theopportunity to offer prayers for those who are ill — but we must also be cognizant of the fact that all members of ourcongregation are entitled to their privacy in this regard.