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Parish Office: 773.486.4300 Parish Fax: 773.252.5346 School Office: 773.486.1334 School Fax: 773.486.1782 www.stjohnberchmans.org 2517 Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647 Masses: Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m. Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m. Reconciliation (Confession): Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Weekdays: by Appointment A S H W E D NESDA Y 2 0 1 6 ~ F EB RUARY 1 0TH February 7, 2016 Fifth Week in Ordinary Time

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Parish Office: 773.486.4300

Parish Fax: 773.252.5346

School Office: 773.486.1334

School Fax: 773.486.1782

www.stjohnberchmans.org

2517 Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647

Masses: Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m.Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m.,11:30 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m.

Reconciliation (Confession):Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

Weekdays: by Appointment

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Our Mission:Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word, Sacrament, and service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and declares that all are welcome in this place.

Dear Friends,

Last year, Kevin Cotter, the curriculum director for the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, collated some tips from Pope Francis in preparation for Lent. I found it during prayer last week. With gratitude to Kevin, I share the Pope’s Lenten tips with you, as we prepare ourselves.

WHAT SHOULD I DO FOR LENT?

1. Get rid of the lazy addiction to evil

“[Lent] is a ‘powerful’ season, a turning point that can foster change and conversion in each of us. We all need to improve, to change for the better. Lent helps us and thus we leave behind old habits and the lazy addiction to the evil that deceives and ensnares us.” – General Audience, 3/5/14

2. Do something that hurts

“Lent is a fitting time for self-denial; we would do well to ask ourselves what we can give up in order to help and enrich others by our own poverty. Let us not forget that real poverty hurts: no self-denial is real without this dimension of penance. I distrust a charity that costs nothing and does not hurt.” – Lenten Message, 2014

3. Don’t remain indifferent

“Indifference to our neighbor and to God also represents a real temptation for us Christians. Each year during Lent we need to hear once more the voice of the prophets who cry out and trouble our conscience. God is not indifferent to our world; he so loves it that he gave his Son for our salvation.” –Lenten Message, 2015

4. Pray: Make our hearts like yours!

“During this Lent, then, brothers and sisters, let us all ask the Lord: ‘Fac cor nostrum secundum cor tuum’: Make our hearts like yours (Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus). In this way we will receive a heart which is firm and merciful, attentive and generous, a heart which is not closed, indifferent or prey to the globalization of indifference.” – Lenten Message, 2015

5. Take part in the sacraments

“Lent is a favorable time for letting Christ serve us so that we in turn may become more like him. This happens whenever we hear the word of God and receive the sacraments, especially the Eucharist. There we become what we receive: the Body of Christ.” – Lenten Message, 2015

6. Prayer

“In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could harden our hearts, we are called to dive into the sea of prayer, which is the sea of God’s boundless love, to taste his tenderness. Lent is a time of prayer, of more intense prayer, more

prolonged, more assiduous, more able to take on the needs of the brethren; intercessory prayer, to intercede before God for the many situations of poverty and suffering.” – Homily, 3/5/14

7. Fasting

“We must be careful not to practice a formal fast, or one which in truth ‘satisfies’ us because it makes us feel good about ourselves. Fasting makes sense if it questions our security, and if it also leads to some benefit for others, if it helps us to cultivate the style of the Good Samaritan, who bends down to his brother in need and takes care of him.” – Homily, 3/5/14

8. Almsgiving

“Today gratuitousness is often not part of daily life where everything is bought and sold. Everything is calculated and measured. Almsgiving helps us to experience giving freely, which leads to freedom from the obsession of possessing, from the fear of losing what we have, from the sadness of one who does not wish to share his wealth with others.” – Homily, March 5, 2014

9. Help the Poor

“In the poor and outcast we see Christ’s face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ. Our efforts are also directed to ending violations of human dignity, discrimination and abuse in the world, for these are so often the cause of destitution. When power, luxury and money become idols, they take priority over the need for a fair distribution of wealth. Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice, equality, simplicity and sharing.” – Lenten Message, 2014

10. Evangelize

“The Lord asks us to be joyous heralds of this message of mercy and hope! It is thrilling to experience the joy of spreading this good news, sharing the treasure entrusted to us, consoling broken hearts and offering hope to our brothers and sisters experiencing darkness.” – Lenten Message, 2014

You probably won’t be able to take huge steps forward in all of these areas. Instead, pick a couple that stand out to you and try to find practical ways to grow in your love of God and your love of your neighbor.

Peace,

P.S. We made the goal! I thank all of you who dug deep and helped us find a way to surpass our goal of $910,000 in last year’s Annual Catholic Appeal. With the match, we are now free of all capital debt. Amazing!

Getting Ready for Lent

Wayne’s World

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Parish AnnouncementsParish Announcements

STATIONS OF THE CROSS/SOUP WITH SUBSTANCE

Please join us at 7pm each Friday in Lent (except February 19th) for Bilingual Stations of the Cross followed by Soup with Substance. Soup with Substance is an opportunity to come together for a night of prayer and fellowship and enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread with our community in the Parish Hall. The “Substance” is the special guest speaker that we have at each of these events who speaks to our community about different topics relating to one common theme: the different ways that we can use this time during Lent to grow closer to God and closer to each other.

Our substance on February 12th will be provided by the Marilu Gonzalez of Catholic Charities. The theme for this first weekend is “The Corporal Works of Mercy.” This presentation will be bilingual. All are Welcome!

LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE

Our bilingual reconciliation service will be held on Thursday, February 18th at 7pm. Lent is the perfect time to examine our consciences and receive the Sacrament of Penance in preparation to celebrate the joy of the Easter season.

“The Sacraments, especially Confession and the Eucharist, are privileged places of encountering Christ.” -Pope Francis

TAIZÉ PRAYER SERVICE

Join us for song and prayer at our Lenten Taizé service at 7pm on Friday, February 19th.

LENTEN POTLUCK SUPPER

Sunday, February 28th at 4:30pm with an invitation to 6:30pm Mass.

LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT - TOILETRY DRIVE

Friday, March 18th as part of Soup with Substance.

SAINT JOSEPH’S TABLE

Saturday, March 19th immediately following the 5pm Mass.

A YEAR OF MERCYCOMFORT THE

AFFLICTEDMercy connects with the struggles of others. Mercy searches for ways of bringing comfort to them. We walk in the footsteps of Jesus when we are a source of solace and hope for suffering people, no matter the kind of suffering they experience. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction. (2 Corinthians 1:3)

Lenten PracticesAbstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one‘s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday.

The Corporal Works of Mercy By Jennifer Cortez

Peace & Justice, Paz y Justicia Commission Staff Liaison

Mercy is said to be a virtue influencing one’s ability to have compassion for, and, if possible, to alleviate another’s misfortune. The Catholic Church has traditionally encouraged her children to understand the practice of merciful love by dividing the works of mercy into two kinds: corporal (that is, bodily) and spiritual. One person who taught this way of life clearly, and who manifested it so beautifully in her apostolate, was Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

What we see in the life of Mother Teresa is a shining example of a life dedicated especially to practicing the corporal works of mercy: (1) Feed the hungry. (2) Give drink to the thirsty. (3) Clothe the naked. (4) Shelter the homeless. (5) Visit those in prison. (6) Comfort the sick. (7) Bury the dead.

Perhaps your first reaction upon reading this traditional list might be, that they are severely outdated but don’t be too hasty. It may be more helpful than you think in challenging us to discern new ways that our merciful Savior is calling us to follow Him. In the practice of each of the corporal works of mercy there is both a personal and a wider social dimension, and a true disciple of Jesus Christ will not want to neglect either one. Accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior means accepting each other with compassion and merciful love.

Solidarity Action: Join us at our first Soup with Substance - Friday, February 12th - as Marilu Gonzalez speaks more on these Corporal Works of Mercy and how Catholic Charities (with your help) can share these works with the people of Chicago.

Ash WednesdayFebruary 10, 2016

Ash Wednesday: The Beginning of the Lenten Journey

Masses with Ashes: 7am, 2pm and 7pm (Bilingual)Prayer Service with Ashes: 8am (English)

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Nuestra Misión:“Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama por medio de la palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios esta cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”

Wayne’s World

Queridos Amigos,

El año pasado, Kevin Cotter, el Director del Programa de Becas Para Estudiantes de Universidades Católicas, recopiló algunos consejos del Papa Francisco en preparación para la Cuaresma. Lo encontré mientras oraba la semana pasada. Con agradecimiento a Kevin, comparto estos mensajes de Cuaresma del Papa con ustedes, mientras nos preparamos.

¿QUÉ DEBO HACER PARA LA CUARESMA?

1. Deshacerse de la negligente adicción al mal

“[Cuaresma] es una temporada ‘poderosa’, un punto de inflexión que puede fomentar el cambio y la conversión en cada uno de nosotros. Todos necesitamos mejorar, cambiar para mejor. La Cuaresma nos ayuda y así salimos de las costumbres cansadas y de la negligente adicción al mal que nos acecha.” - Audiencia general, 03/05/14

2. Hacer algo que duele

“La Cuaresma es un tiempo apropiado para la abnegación; haríamos bien en preguntarnos lo que podemos dar con el fin de ayudar y enriquecer a los demás por nuestra propia pobreza. No olvidemos que la verdadera pobreza duele: no auto-negación es real, sin esta dimensión de la penitencia. Desconfío de una caridad que no cuesta nada y no hace daño.” - Mensaje de Cuaresma de 2014

3. No permanecer indiferente

La indiferencia hacia el prójimo y hacia Dios es una tentación real también para los cristianos. Por eso, necesitamos oír en cada Cuaresma el grito de los profetas que levantan su voz y nos despiertan. Dios no es indiferente al mundo, sino que lo ama hasta el punto de dar a su Hijo por la salvación de cada hombre. Mensaje de Cuaresma 2015

4. Orar: ¡Haz nuestro corazón semejante al tuyo!

“Durante esta Cuaresma, queridos hermanos y hermanas, deseo orar con ustedes a Cristo en esta Cuaresma: ‘Fac cor nostrum secundum Cor tuum’: Haz nuestro corazón semejante al tuyo (Súplica de las Letanías al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús). De ese modo tendremos un corazón fuerte y misericordioso, vigilante y generoso, que no se deje encerrar en sí mismo y no caiga en el vértigo de la globalización de la indiferencia.” - Mensaje de Cuaresma de 2015

5. Participar en los sacramentos

“La Cuaresma es un tiempo propicio para dejarnos servir por Cristo y así llegar a ser como Él. Esto sucede cuando recibimos la Eucaristía, donde nos convertimos en lo que recibimos: el cuerpo de Cristo. En él no hay lugar para la indiferencia”. - Mensaje de Cuaresma de 2015.

6. Oración

“En la debilidad y en la fragilidad de nuestra vida, podemos dirigirnos a Dios con confianza de hijos y entrar en comunión con Él. Ante tantas heridas que nos hacen daño y que nos podrían endurecer el corazón, estamos llamados a sumergirnos en el mar de la oración, que es el mar inmenso de Dios, para gustar su ternura. La Cuaresma es tiempo de oración,

de una oración más intensa, más prolongada, más asidua, más capaz de hacerse cargo de las necesidades de los hermanos; oración de intercesión, para interceder ante Dios por tantas situaciones de pobreza y sufrimiento.” - Homilía, 03.05.14

7. Ayuno

“Debemos estar atentos a no practicar un ayuno formal, o que en verdad nos “sacia” porque nos hace sentir satisfechos. El ayuno tiene sentido si verdaderamente menoscaba nuestra seguridad, e incluso si de ello se deriva un beneficio para los demás, si nos ayuda a cultivar el estilo del Buen Samaritano, que se inclina sobre el hermano en dificultad y se ocupa de él.” - Homilía , 03/05/14

8. Limosna

“Hoy, a menudo, la gratuidad no forma parte de la vida cotidiana, donde todo se vende y se compra. Todo es cálculo y medida. La limosna nos ayuda a vivir la gratuidad del don, que es libertad de la obsesión del poseer, del miedo a perder lo que se tiene, de la tristeza de quien no quiere compartir con los demás el propio bienestar.” - Homilía, 5 de marzo de 2014

9. Ayudar a los Pobres

“En los pobres y en los últimos vemos el rostro de Cristo; amando y ayudando a los pobres amamos y servimos a Cristo. Nuestros esfuerzos se orientan asimismo a encontrar el modo de que cesen en el mundo las violaciones de la dignidad humana, las discriminaciones y los abusos, que, en tantos casos, son el origen de la miseria. Cuando el poder, el lujo y el dinero se convierten en ídolos, se anteponen a la exigencia de una distribución justa de las riquezas. Por tanto, es necesario que las conciencias se conviertan a la justicia, a la igualdad, a la sobriedad y al compartir.” - Mensaje de Cuaresma de 2014

10. Evangelizar

“¡El Señor nos invita a anunciar con gozo este mensaje de misericordia y de esperanza! Es hermoso experimentar la alegría de extender esta buena nueva, de compartir el tesoro que se nos ha confiado, para consolar los corazones afligidos y dar esperanza a tantos hermanos y hermanas sumidos en el vacío.” - Mensaje de Cuaresma de 2014

Probablemente no serán capaces de hacer estos cambios en todas estas áreas. Pero a cambio, elijan una pareja que se destacan entre ustedes y traten de encontrar formas prácticas para crecer en el amor de Dios y en el amor por su prójimo.

Paz,

P.D. ¡Logramos nuestra meta! Doy profundas gracias a todos los que donaron y nos ayudaron a encontrar una manera de superar nuestra meta de $910,000 en la Campaña Católica Anual del año pasado. Con la suma igualada, ahora estamos libres de la deuda de capital. ¡Impresionante!

Preparándose para la Cuaresma

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VIACRUCIS/SOPA CON SUBSTANCIA

Por favor, únase a nosotros a las 7 pm todos los viernes de Cuaresma (excepto el 19 de febrero) para el Viacrucis bilingüe, seguido por Sopa con Substancia. La Sopa con Substancia es una oportunidad de reunirse para una noche de rezo y comunión y disfrutar de una comida sencilla de sopa y pan con nuestra comunidad en el Salón Parroquial. La “Substancia” es el invitado especial que tenemos en cada uno de estos eventos que hablará a nuestra comunidad acerca de diferentes temas relacionados con un tema en común: las diferentes formas que podemos utilizar este tiempo de Cuaresma para acercarnos a Dios.

Nuestra sustancia el 12 de febrero se proporcionará por Marilu González de Caridades Católicas. El tema de este primer fin de semana es “Las Obras Corporales de Misericordia.” Esta presentación será bilingüe. ¡Todos son Bienvenidos!

SERVICIO DE RECONCILIACIÓN DE CUARESMA

Nuestro servicio bilingüe de reconciliación se llevará a cabo el jueves, 18 de febrero a las 7 pm. La Cuaresma es el momento perfecto para un examen de conciencia y recibir el Sacramento de Penitencia como nos preparamos para celebrar alegremente la temporada de Pascua.

“Los sacramentos, especialmente la Confesión y la Eucaristía, son lugares de encuentro con Cristo.” - Papa Francisco

SERVICIO DE ORACIÓN TAIZÉ

Únase a nosotros para el canto y oración en nuestro servicio de Cuaresma Taizé el viernes 19 de febrero a las 7 pm.

CUARESMA POTLUCK CENA

Al domingo 28 de febrero a las 4:30pm con un invitación por la Misa a las 6:30pm

PROYECTO DE SERVICIO DE CUARESMA

El viernes, 18 de marzo durante la sopa con sustancia

MESA DE SAN JOSÉ

El sábado, 19 de marzo inmediatamente después de la Misa de 5pm

Anuncios Parroquiales

UN AÑO DE MISERICORDIACONSOLAR AL TRISTE

La misericordia crea lazos con las dificultades de los demás. La misericordia buscará maneras de reconfortarlos. Nosotros seguimos los pasos de Jesús cuando somos una fuente de consuelo y esperanza para los que sufren, sin importar el tipo de sufrimiento que experimenten. Bendito sea Dios, Padre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, Padre compasivo y Dios de todo consuelo, que nos consuela en cualquier tribulación, para que nosotros, podamos consolar a los que pasan cualquier tribulación (2 Corintios 1:3–4).

Miércoles de Ceniza10 Febrero 2016

Miércoles de Ceniza: El Comienzo del Camino Cuaresmal

Misas con distribución de Cenizas: 7am, 2pm y de 7pm (bilingüe)Servicio de Oración con distribución de Cenizas: 8am (inglés)

Las Obras Corporales de MisericordiaPor Jennifer Cortez

Liaison de la Comisión Peace & Justice/Paz y Justicia

Se dice que la misericordia es una virtud que influye en la capacidad para tener compasión y, si es posible, para aliviar la desgracia ajena. La Iglesia Católica tradicionalmente ha animado a sus hijos a entender la práctica del amor misericordioso dividiendo las obras de misericordia en dos clases: corporales (cuerpo) y espirituales. Una persona que enseñó claramente esta forma de vida, y que lo manifestó maravillosamente en su apostolado, fue la Madre Teresa de Calcuta.

Lo que vemos en la vida de la Madre Teresa es un ejemplo sorprendente de una vida dedicada especialmente a practicar las obras de misericordia corporales: (1) alimentar a los hambrientos. (2) Dar de beber a los sedientos. (3) vestir a los desnudos. (4) Refugiar a las personas sin hogar. (5) visitar a los presos. (6) Consolar a los enfermos. (7) Enterrar a los muertos.

Quizás la primera reacción de usted al leer esta lista tradicional podría ser, que es muy anticuada, pero no hay que apresurarse. Puede ser más útil de lo que pensamos, desafiándonos a discernir nuevas formas, que nuestro misericordioso Salvador nos está llamando a seguir. En la práctica de cada una de las obras de misericordia corporales hay ambas, una amplia dimensión social y personal, y un verdadero discípulo de Jesucristo que no se descuidan ninguno de los dos. Aceptar a Jesús como nuestro Señor y Salvador significa aceptar a los demás con compasión y amor misericordioso.

Accion de solidaridad: Únase a nosotros en nuestra primera Sopa con Substancia - el viernes, 12 de febrero - Marilú González hablará más sobre estas obras de misericordia corporales y como Caridades Católicas (y con su ayuda) puede compartir estas obras con la gente de Chicago.

Regulaciones de CuaresmaAbstinencia: Todos los católicos mayores de 14 años, deben abstenerse de comer carne el Miércoles de Ceniza y todos los viernes de Cuaresma. El Ayuno debe ser observado el Miércoles de Ceniza por todos los católicos que han-cumplido los dieciocho (18) años pero no han llegado a los cincuenta y nueve (59). Estas personas sólo pueden hacer una comida completa, y dos comidas pequeñas si son necesarias para mantener las fuerzas, de acuerdo a las necesidades individuales, pero no se permite alimento sólido entre las comidas. El ayuno así como la abstinencia Pascual especial obliga el Viernes Santo y es recomendada en el Sábado Santo también.

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School News

Catholic Schools Week

Congratulations to our 2016Distinguished Alumnus

Armando Salgado(SJB Class of 2006)

Admissions 2016Online applications for the 2016-17 school year are open to the public! There are still openings available, but our lower grades (PK-4th) are filling up quickly. Families who are considering St. John Berchmans School for the 2016-17 school year are encouraged to complete the application as soon as possible. Please contact Amanda Sullivan ([email protected]) in the school office with questions or for more information.

Why St. John Berchmans?At the core of our school mission and vision is the strong desire to nurture, engage and empower students to reach their full potential in all facets of their lives — academically, spiritually, socially and physically.

Happy 100th BirthdayFlorence Brzezinski!

2015 Distinguished Alumna

YOUTH NIGHTPizza - Games - Basketball

All 8th through 12th grade welcomeSun. Feb. 21st at 4:30pm @ the school gym

let us know you’re coming, please email [email protected]

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SJB Legacy Campaign: Restore, Renew, Rejoice!

La Campaña Legado de SJB:Restaurar, Renovar, Gozar!

ONLINE GIVING TO SJBSave the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by giving to Saint John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly from your checking or savings account.

DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJBAhorre la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria haciendo su donación semanal a San Juan Berchmans por medio del internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda semanal. Se deducirá directamente de su cuenta corriente o cuenta de ahorros.

www.givecentral.org

January 31, 2016 Mass Collection Online giving (updated 12/2015)

Total Sunday Collection

Our weekly goalSurplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal

2015-16 Fiscal Year to Date (From 7/1/15)Our goal to dateCollected year to dateSurplus/(Shortfall) year to date

Children’s Envelopes

Thank you ~ Gracias

3,733.462,906.53

6,639.99

7,947.00(1,307.01)

235,480.77205,053.54(30,427.06)

5.21

Stewardship Report

Thank you to everyone who helped us make our Legacy Campaign a true success. In the coming weeks we will present to you a final accounting of both the Legacy Campaign and the Debt Elimination Appeal. We are so grateful for all the ways this parish, this school family and this community continue to show that: Great Things are Happening at Saint John Berchmans!

In the meantime, if you have any questions about our campaigns or if you are looking for ways to get involved at Saint John Berchmans, please contact Jennifer Cortez in the parish office (773) 486-4300 or [email protected].

¡Gracias a todos los que nos ayudaron a hacer de nuestra Campaña de Legado un verdadero éxito. En las próximas semanas les presentaremos las sumas finales tanto de la Campaña de Legado y como la de la apelación de eliminación de deuda. Estamos muy agradecidos por todas las formas en que esta parroquia, esta familia escolar y esta comunidad continúan demostrando que: ¡Grandes cosas están sucediendo en San Juan Berchmans!

Mientras tanto, si tienen alguna pregunta sobre nuestras campañas o si están buscando maneras de involucrarse en San Juan Berchmans, por favor, póngase en contacto con Jennifer Cortez en la oficina parroquial (773) 486-4300 o correo electrónico [email protected].

SJB Women’s Faith Circle Invites

All Women of Faith

Come and PrayTuesday, February 9, 7-9 p.m.

Saint John Berchmans School Chapel(enter through gates between rectory and convent)

All women of all ages are welcome! Feel free to bring a friend.

Questions? Kathy 720-291-8904 ¿Preguntas? Joyana 773-213-3163

El Circulo de Mujeres de Fe de SJB Invita a

Todas las Mujeres de Fe

A Venir y OrarMartes, 9 de febrero de 7-9 p.m.

En la Capilla de la Escuela San Juan Berchmans(entran por las puertas entre la rectoría y el convento)

¡Todas las mujeres de todas edades son bienvenidas! Siéntase libre de traer una amiga.

Questions? Kathy 720-291-8904 ¿Preguntas? Joyana 773-213-3163

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Please Pray

FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF OUR COMMUNITY

For the health of

SJB STAFF CONTACTS PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, [email protected]

RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected]

PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins

DEACONS: Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, [email protected] Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Joseph P. D’Arco, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY: Jennifer Cortez, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION: Shelagh Donoghue, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Jean Tuohy, [email protected]

SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR: Carlos Ortiz, [email protected]

PARISH SECRETARY: Guille McMahon, [email protected]

PRINCIPAL: Peggy Roketenetz, [email protected]

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Patricia Danielak, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS: Amanda Sullivan, [email protected]

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS: Rochelle Brophy, [email protected]

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]

Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Ivan Bermudez, Katarzyna Bielarz, Jim Browne, Florence Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Gary Calmes, Mike Cokins, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jean Condon, Brian DeLeon, Danny Doyle, Anna Duski, Edwin Duvall, Evan Flores, Margaret Gielnewski, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis Hanson, Colin Hayes, Elvia Hernandez, Lois Hinkens, Bertha Jiminez, Jane Jones, Michael D. Jones, Helen Kadar, Mary Ann Kosiba, Hector Lorenzo, Alice Maestrazi, Olivia Maxon, Ewing Metoyer, Kay Meyer, Humberto Moya, Katie O’Connor, Sr. Margaret Ormond, Norine Ortega, Fred Palmer, Debra Parsons, Genevieve Podraza, Rita Rattin, Fr. Paul Reicher, Orlando Reyes, Jorge Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita Sanchez, Glydden Santiago, Celeste Schwilck, Gwen Skeoch, Simon Shilston, M. E. Shober, Joseph Slocki, Will Sullivan, Aurora Tapia, Jorge Tapia, Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres, Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres and Lucille Wozny

RCIA SpotlightBob Grissom

Bob Grissom learned about RCIA from Father Wayne Watts when he and Allison, his then fiancé, attended PreCana classes at St. John Berchmans. Now married and expecting their first child, Bob says he committed to RCIA for Allison, “so that we can share our faith for all time.” He is preparing for the sacraments of

Confirmation and Eucharist. Bob had already been baptized in another Christian faith.

Originally from Old Lyme, CT, Bob moved to Chicago for work after attending college in New Orleans. He says he was drawn to Chicago because of the opportunities available in a large city and the friendly Midwesterners he met while at school. But he admits that he remains a die-hard New England Patriots fan!

Bob and Allison settled in Logan Square in the fall of 2013 and began searching for churches. “We were hooked on SJB when, on our walk to mass one snowy Sunday morning, we saw a family on their way to church--the husband and wife towing their children down the sidewalk in sleds,” Bob said. “We immediately realized that this was the jovial, family-oriented community we were searching for.” They usually attend the 9:45 a.m. mass.

Bob works in the Corporate Finance department at McMaster-Carr Supply Company, an industrial supplies distributor located in Elmhurst, IL. He is also pursuing an MBA degree at Northwestern

University’s Kellogg School of Business.

He is serves on the Young Professionals Board for HFS Chicago Scholars, a group that helps academically promising, but economically disadvantaged, Chicago high school students achieve their educational goals by providing financial support and mentoring.

Bob’s favorite part of RCIA was the Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming in January. “So many people came up to me after mass, during the spaghetti dinner, and welcomed me into the community because they saw me during mass. It was very heart-warming.”

El Comité GuadalupanoInvitamos a la comunidad de habla hispana que asista a las juntas del Comité Guadalupano. Las juntas se llevan a cabo el primer domingo del mes. Estas juntas cubren varios tópicos que afectan a nuestra comunidad. Nuestra próxima junta será el 7 de febrero después de la Misa de 11:30 en el salón parroquial. Por favor unase a nosotros. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

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FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESATURDAY, February 6 5:00pm +PETER FINLEY DUNNE +MARK ANTHONY AGRON Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Art DeLeon Lector: Gary Aistrup EMHC: Magda Cardona, Rachele Esola Servers: C. Cardona, C. Cardona, A. Teruel

SUNDAY, February 7 8:15am +NANCY J., NANCY M., MARY A. BRAVATA Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher Commentator: Mari Cardenas Lector: Joyana Dvorak EMHC: Jeff Bowen, Raghda Fakhoury, Nancy Krause Altar Servers: D. Patino, N. Swinford

9:45am +KATHRYN SCARLETT O’HARA SCUDELLA SIMON SHILSTON (HEALTH) Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Kurt Lewis Lector: Martha Ibarra, Ed Pennington EMHC: Mark Dombrowski, Rosa Ramirez, Noreen Russo Altar Servers: B. Amil, M. Lisnich, J. Valentin

11:30am +GUILLERMO SALAZAR LAS ALMAS DEL PURGATORIO LA FAMILIA TAPIA LEÓN Oficiante: Pd. Kevin Birmingham Diácono: Guillermo Mendizabal Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Gudiño Lectores: Wilmer Ramirez, Veronica Medina MESC: Wanda Reyes, Gabby Uruchima, Guadalupe Pantoja, Manuel Cerrillo Monaguillos: I. Ibarra, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima

6:30pm +MICHAEL REGULA THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Kitty Tunca Lector: Joseph Barletta EMHC: Jennifer Cortez, Phillip Ramirez Altar Servers: J. Badillo, N. Reginiewicz, S. Reyes

MONDAY, February 8 – Weekday[Saint Jerome Emiliani; Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin] 7:00am ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher

TUESDAY, February 9 – Weekday 7:00am +MICHAEL RIDDERING Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

ASH WEDNESDAYWEDNESDAY, February 10 7:00am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

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7:00pm (BILINGUAL) THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher Lector: Aidan Swinford, Alice Vila Ashes: Kevin and Monique VanRenterghem EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Nancy Krause, Mario y Maria Gudino Servers: L. Santiago, N. Swinford

THURSDAY, February 11 – Thursday after Ash Wednesday 7:00am +THOMAS DEAN BARTOSIC Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher

FRIDAY, February 12 – Friday after Ash Wednesday 9:45 AM +MARTHA ALICIA LUNA Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENTSATURDAY, February 13 5:00pm +JORGE VERA MORALES IN THANKSGIVING TO THE SACRED HEART Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Benjamin Harrison Lector: Kara Harrison EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Bozena Slocki Servers: A. Bagazinski, M. Bagazinski, M. Harrison

SUNDAY, February 14 8:15am OUR CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS +MICHAEL REGULA +LEONARD WOZNY Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Commentator: Sarah Fakhoury Lector: Patricia Harris EMHC: Joe D’Arco, Fabiola Guerrero, Pedro Guerrero Altar Servers: R. Rojas, R. Rojas

9:45am +DIANA (DEE) JULISON +ROSELIA ESCOBAR Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher Commentator: Conan Heelan Lector: John Swinford, Aidan Swinford EMHC: Emily Marion, Peggy Roketenetz, Rocio Valdivia Altar Servers: G. Garza, O. Garza, N. Swinford

11:30am +ALBERTO ZUÑIGA +CARMELO ZUÑIGA Oficiante: Pd. Wayne F. Watts Diácono: Jorge Cabrera Comentarista/Peticiones: Esther Uruchima Lectores: Wanda Reyes, Esther Castro MESC: Raul y Socorro Torres, Armando y Maria E. Salgado Monaguillos: A. Hernandez, D. Hernandez, L. Melvin

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