St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue

Glenwood, IL 60425 Phone: 708-758-5098

Fax: 708-758-0408

Rev. Karol Tybor - Pastor frkaroltybor@gmail.com

Religious Education: Andy Perz Music Director: Andy Perz Parish Secretary: Eileen Rhoda Parish Secretary: Karen Donlon Parish Email: sjglenwood301@gmail.com

Visit us at: www.sjchurchglenwood.org

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00

Sunday: 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Holy Days: 7pm Vigil & 8 am on Holy Day

Weekday Mass: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00 a.m.

Mass will always be said the 1st Friday of each month

Eucharistic Service: Monday, Friday, Saturday: 8:00 a.m.

Confessions: Saturdays, 4:30—4:45 pm.; Any time by appointment. First Friday: Benediction after 8:00 a.m. Mass. First Saturday: Sorrowful Mother Novena after 8:00 a.m. Eucharistic Service Sacrament of Baptism: Please call the Parish Office to schedule bap-

tism of infants. Sacrament of Marriage: Please call the Pastor to plan a wedding date. Sick Calls: Call the Rectory to arrange for a visit for

those who are sick RCIA:

For information on becoming a Catholic, adult sacramental preparation or Adult Ed, call the parish office.

Blessing for Expectant Mothers: Given anytime. Make an appointment with Father Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic Mondays 4—7 p.m.

PARISH MINISTRIES Annulment Ministry: 758-5098 Arts & Environment: Trudy Miller 758-6123 Baptism Program: Chuck and Kim Arvia 877-8818 Domestic Violence Awareness Karen LeLuga 754-1782 Evangelization: 758-5098 Finance Committee: Knights of Columbus: Joel Krezman (219)308-1019 Ministry of Care: Bob Leluga 754-1782 Parish Council: Bill Miller 758-6123 Parish Fellowship: Jim Adduci 474-0007 Prayer Link: Judy Konieczka 758-6276 RCIA: 758-5098 Right to Life 758-5098 Server Training: Ralph Sobie 877-7653 Server Schedule: Eileen Rhoda 758-5098 St. John’s Women’s Club: Anna Davis 757-6727 Stewardship Committee: Judy Konieczka 758-6276

MILITARY—-SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST Matt Auron, 1st Lt. Chaplain Marcin Bulinski, Matthew Daliege, Jeffrey Frjelich, Mike and Lauren Fruehling, Matthew Golden, Sgt. James Grunhard (Middle East), Jeff Hefner, Colonel Robert Holba, USAF, Corey Longo, Jared Lopez, Jose M. Morfin, USMC, Mark Nicola, Tom Raines, Robert Richmond, Steve Schluntz, USMC, Lt. Col. Donald Tomich, Lance Corporal George Trikolas, Dan Tucker, Michael Westervelt (Afganistan), Carl Williams

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING :

Fr. Rochford, Leo Alexander, Jane Arns, Jesse Auron, Catherine Bloom, Nadine Burnett, Mary Ann Daliege, Tom Davis, Brian

Dowling, Jr., Linda Foley, Mary Kay Frjelich, Elsie Grunhard, Millie Gunther, Cindy Hanus, Judy Jones, Mary Kieta, Marty Kummerer, Monica Kummerer, Joe Lamacki, Delores LeLuga, Marie Lendi, Kristin Lucia, Barbara Lundquist, Elaine Marczewski, Lindy & Mary Michelon, Bob Mischke, Annie Nicks, Pete Panozzo, Doug Rozek, Charles Ruiz, Louise Ryan, Ann Sardella, Ray Sebben, Jr., Elaine Silveus, Mary Sterning, Valeria Tomich, Seana Valentine, David Warnock

All Souls’ Day Celebration

On Monday, November 2nd, the church celebrates the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. There will be a 7:00 p.m. Mass on Monday evening in our church in memory of your departed family members and friends. The memorial service will take place immediately following the homily of the Mass. At that time, the names of parishioners and those buried from St. John Church since last October will be read. Upon your arrival for Mass on All Souls Day please stop by the vestibule. There you will receive a candle having the name of your deceased loved one. As the name of your loved one is read during the memorial service, you and your family will bring the candle up to the front to be lit, and placed in front of the altar by our volunteers. Then you will proceed to the side where the name of your loved one will be written in the book. If you would also like to have a photo of your loved one placed in the sacred space during November, you may bring the photo ahead of time to our office. Please be sure to put the name and phone num-ber on the back of the photo. You may also bring the photo as you come to the service on November 2nd. We invite you, your family, and anyone who wishes, to please join us in praying for and remembering our deceased loved ones. While we no longer experience their physical presence with us, our faith tells us we will one day be reunited. Life has changed for them, their earthly journey is completed, and they are at peace. In communion with them, we journey forward in faith. For any questions, clarifications, or concerns, please call the Church Office: 708-758-5098

Fr. Karol

Join us as we journey deep into who we are as Catholics. We will use the award winning multi-media Catholicism Series produced by Father Robert Barron. This study series travels around the world and back in time to show us the truth about Catholicism. If you are a stranger to Catholicism or have been a Catholic your entire life—join us as we capture the beauty and logic found in our treasure of Catholicism. Tuesday Evenings at 7 PM in the Social Hall

OK, that’s it for now, I’ll see you again next year

Dear Rev. Karol Tybor, Thank you and St. John for your gracious donation to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) of $519.00. Your parish community’s tremendous generosity will go towards helping fund organiza-tions throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago that reflect our values in the public arena. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development is the official anti-poverty program of the U.S. Bishops which helps fund community-led organizations that address a number of issues that affect economically-distressed communities. CCHD animates our principles of Catholic Social Teaching by supporting campaigns such as affordable housing, workers’ rights, environmental sustainability, restorative justice, disability rights, and so many more. For more information on the organizations that you and the Catholic community are supporting, please visit: www.ChicagoPeaceAndJustice.org/CCHD. Again, thank you for your extremely generous contribution and we hope you continue supporting the work of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. With every good wish, I remain Sincerely yours in the Lord, Joanna Arellano, Program Coordinator Catholic Relief Services

STANDARD SAVINGS TIME Next weekend, November 1st we turn our clocks back one hour Yes it is time to “fall back” and we gain an hour this time of year. Remember to change your Clocks before going to bed on Saturday evening so you are at Mass on Sunday at the correct time!! It is also a good time to check the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

TRUE BLINDNESS Bartimaeus caused a stir. Normally he sat by the side of the road being a “good blind beggar.” But one day Jesus passed nearby. Bartimaeus jumped up and called out to Jesus. We can imagine him turning toward the direction of the commotion and noise. Bartimaeus probably had his arms outstretched as he shouted out to the son of David. The people who knew him were embarrassed by his outburst. They tried to hush him up and get him to sit back down by the roadside. Their actions spoke volumes: “Bartimaeus, you’re not fit for Jesus.” But it was okay for them and other “sighted” people to follow Jesus. In today’s readings, we learn that true blindness is not a condition of our eyes but of our hearts. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Since this is the time for goblins and bats, HALLOWEEN spirits and ghosts and cats,

Weird happenings and witches brew, These are the things I wish for you…

May the only ghost that comes your way, Be the Holy Ghost to guide your way.

May the only spirits you chance to meet, Be the spirits of love and kindness sweet. Those are my Halloween wishes for you. May God bless you in everything you do.

It’s no trick, I just want to say, (It’s a treat to know you in every way!)

HAPP HALLOWEEN!!

UPCOMING DATES:

OCTOBER 24/25 Women’s Club Bake Sale before and after all Masses 27 Catholicism Series 7 PM in Social Hall 28 Choir 7 PM ——————————————————————- Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 25, 2015

The LORD has done great things for us; We are glad indeed.

—Psalm 126:3

WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS

SOCKS FOR PADS The Women’s Club will be collecting socks for Pads until this Sunday, October 25th. We need white socks for men, women, and children in assorted sizes. They can be crew socks, or ankle socks but please NO tube socks. Place donations in the food basket in the vesti-bule. Thank you for your generosity! GENTLY USED COATS AND SHOES The Women’s Club will also be collecting clean gently used coats and shoes for men, women and children for miscellaneous charities. Please drop them off in the

Social Hall no later than today, October 25th.

BAKE SALE

The Women’s Club Bake Sale will be held this weekend, October 24/25 in the Social Hall before and after all Masses. Don’t for-get to stop in the Social Hall and purchase some home-made goodies. As always, thank you for your generous support.

ARE YOU READY FOR BUBBA???

The Chicago Bears are on the move, leaves are turning gorgeous colors, children are back in school, pumpkins are starting to appear slowly and the days and nights are getting cooler. This means that some-where “BUBBA” is getting ready to break out of hiding

and make his appearance in Saint John’s vestibule. He is looking for his feathers, so once again it is time to get ready for turkey shoot season and to “feather that bird.” BUBBA is hoping to earn all 15 of his feathers, each valued at $1,000, for a plume of $15.000. In his lifetime, BUBBA, has never reached his goal. His fervent hope is to become fully feath-ered this season. Please do whatever you can to help him reach his goal. Prizes will remain the same. First prize is $1,000, Second prize is $500, Third prize is $250, and there are 5 prizes of $100 each. Winning tickets will be drawn, in the Social Hall, Sunday, November 22nd after 10:00 Mass. Tickets are still a great bargain, $10 each or 3 for $25. Since this is our only Parish wide fundraiser, each family is asked to buy or sell $50 worth of tickets, if their circumstances permit. This is an ideal time to approach all the people whose causes you support throughout the year. Additional tickets can be obtained from the Parish Office. Thank you for your consistent support of your Parish. Tickets have be mailed out. In the past, we have had some parishioners who did not receive their tickets. If you do not receive your tickets by October 31st, please contact Eileen or Karen at the Parish Office. They are available Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p..m. If you don’t get answer they are assisting other parishioners. —————————————————————

Please pray for the repose of

the soul of Judy Piaskowy who was laid to rest on Thursday, October22nd. May she rest in peace.

Sunday, October 25, 2015

to Sunday, November 1, 2015

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

8:00–Judy Garner by Jim Eckrich 10:00-Regina Jones by Family Monday-Weekday 8:00AM— EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Tuesday—Weekday 8:00– Special intention by Karen Donlon Wednesday-Sts. Simon & Jude, Apostles 8:00-EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Thursday—Weekday 8:00-Fr. Peter Friday-Weekday 8:00-EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Saturday— Weekday 8:00—EUCHARISTIC SERVICE Vigil of All Saints Day 5:00-All Soul’s Novena All Saints Day 8:00– All Soul’s Novena 10:00– All Soul’s Novena

LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 31/November 1, 2015

Eucharistic Ministers

5:00 PM Cathie Branch, Marcy Lucia, Kitty Crescent, Val Tomich,

Need a volunteer 8:00 AM Janice Wenckus (Sacristan) Joe Wenckus, Charlotte Trznadel,

Jim & Kathie Adduci 10:00 AM Tim Reed, Bertha Malone, Cathie Marcinski, Sandy Kalemba, Bernadette Harper

Lectors

5:00 PM Roslon Seals 8:00 AM Peggy Nessel 10:00 AM Pat Powers

Altar Servers 5:00 PM Kitty Branch Lori Lucente 8:00 AM Trudy Miller Nancy Warino 10:00 AM Dave Galbreath Nancy Galbreath

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION In the tangled but fascinating history of penance in the Church, the Irish “tariff” system helped us survive the collapse of the old system of public canonical penance and prepared the way for a new system that emerged in the twelfth century. The old form was unrepeatable, public, dealt with serious community matters, and regulated by the bishops as chief reconcilers. The new form had a more intimate setting of penitent and confessor, was extremely repeatable, and applied to everyone. The old canonical form was closed to children, who were hardly capable of the very grown‑up sins listed, or their demanding remedies. The old form was likewise closed to clerics, who were protected in a sense by the very nature of the discipline. In the new Irish form the penitent directly named sins, or answered direct questions by the priest. Some-times, the penitent would recite a long formula accusing him- or herself in a general way of all sorts of sins, even from the distant past. Next, priest and penitent together would lie prostrate before the altar and recite several of the psalms with penitential themes. Finally, the priest would pronounce a judgment, deciding what form and duration the penance should take, normally insisting that the person return for reconciliation once the penances were completed. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co

New Members WELCOME!

If you have been attending St. John and have been unsure about joining, don’t be. We are

a welcoming community and would love to have you with us.

To become a member of St. John Parish, fill out the information below and place this in the Offertory Collection or mail it to the parish office. You may also call the parish secretary at 758-5098. If you have a new address or phone number please call the office or make changes on the form below so we can keep our records updated. Name__________________________________________ Address _______________________________________ Phone__________________________________________

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

HOT LINES—WHEN YOU NEED HELP NOW!

COURAGE Treatment Center Grief Support Crisis Center So. Sub Council For single mothers 219-230-3622 Center for New for South on Alcoholism And unplanned Celebrate Rec. Beginnings Suburbia and Substance Pregnancies 219-864-0300 708-985-3010 708-429-7255 Abuse 708-636-8001 708-647-3333 FAITH CHURCH SUPPORT GROUP 219-864-0302 CELEBRATERECOVERY@FAITHCHURCHONLINE.ORG

PARISH FINANCES SUNDAY COLLECTION October 17/18 $ 3,751.00 World Mission $ 525.00

POSSIBILITIES

All things are possible for one who believes, more to one who hopes, even more to one who loves.

—St. Lawrence