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St. John of the Cross Parish 5005 Wolf Road ~ Western Springs 60558 ~ 708-246-4404 ~ www.stjohnofthecross.org

The Baptism of the Lord Sunday, January 12, 2020

This is my beloved Son.

From the Desk of Fr. Marc Reszel

St. John of the Cross Parish stjohnofthecross.org Baptism of the Lord January 12, 2020

Letting God Be God: Read about this John of the Cross quote on praying for our needs and trusting in God’s love for us on our parish website home page under Resources.

Firstly because the Lord

knows what is suitable for

us better than we do;

second, the Beloved has

more compassion when

he beholds the need

and resignation of a soul

that loves him; third, the

soul is better safe-

guarded against self-love

and possessiveness by

indicating its lack, rather

than asking for what in its

opinion is wanting.

-John of the Cross (Spiritual Canticle, Commentary, Chapter 8 on Stanza 2, from The Collected Works of St John of the Cross, trans. K. Kavanaugh and O. Rodriguez, ICS, Washington DC, 1991, p. 489)

Blessings! The liturgical season of Christmas concludes with today’s Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. We are grateful to all who have helped us to keep holy this holiday time. The final Feast associated with Christmas is the Presentation of the Lord celebrated annually forty days after the Nativity. For those reluctant to part with your poinsettias, know that the crèche outside of St. Peter’s Basilica remains on display until February 2. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, sometime called Candlemas, is the World Day for Consecrated Life and, this year, Super Bowl Sunday. January 13 (also the optional memorial of St. Hilary) is rendered Monday of the First Week in Ordinary Time (think green) making next Sunday the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time without there ever being a First Sunday of Ordinary Time. We will count the Sundays until the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday is February 26) and resume counting after Pentecost with a few exceptions: Solemnities and Feasts of the Lord that fall on Sundays. Careful readers of last week’s bulletin saw that a new name was added to the parish staff roster. Earlier this month, we formally welcomed Gale Voytas to the St. John of the Cross Parish Team. She comes to our staff from St. Daniel the Prophet Parish where she was the Business Manager for the past 28 years. With the retirement of Pat Surdyk planned for the end of this month, Gale will initially assist our staff in areas of liturgy. Watch the bulletin in upcoming weeks for more information regarding these transitions. In 1908 at Graymoor in Garrison, New York, the Franciscan Friars and the Sisters of the Atonement held the first Church Unity Octave and have prayed for Christian unity, without ceasing, ever since. Today, Christians around the world celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity together January 18-25 with the encouragement of the World Council of Churches’ Faith and Order Commission and the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. This year’s theme, selected by the Christians of Malta, They Showed Us Unusual Kindness, is based on Acts 27:18 – 28:10 and emphasizes that it is through this “unusual kindness” that Christians are united. Daily prayers for the week of unity are at: geii.org Let us continue to pray for one another and for our parish. Father Reszel

Sister Anastasia/Support-A-Student Fund ~ 2nd Collection January 26 The Sr. Anastasia Fund, named in memory of our first school principal, is dedicated to educating our parish children in the faith. Begun when the convent building was sold to the IBVM community, it functions like an endowment fund in distributing funds to both the school and the YC program as reported in the Annual Report. The Parish Finance Committee administers the annual distribution. As always, your generosity to support the mission of our parish is most appreciated.

Collection for the Church in Latin America ~ January 19 Next weekend place your special envelope for the Church in Latin America in our regular collection basket. Your support helps people in Latin America and the Caribbean to have access to church programs and ministries that allow them to share in the life of the Church and grow closer to Christ. Thank you for your generosity.

Being Pro-Woman is Pro-Life

Given the scientific fact that a human life begins at conception, the only moral norm needed to understand the Church's opposition to abortion is the principle that each and every human life has inherent dignity, and thus must be treated with the respect due to a human person. This is the foundation for the Church's

social doctrine, including its teachings on war, the use of capital punishment, euthanasia, health care, poverty and immigration. Conversely, to claim that some live human beings do not deserve respect or should not be treated as "persons" (based on changeable factors such as age, condition, location, or lack of mental or physical abilities) is to deny the very idea of inherent human rights. Such a claim undermines respect for the lives of many vulnerable people before and after birth. USCCB


God of all life,

Help us to appreciate the great gift that is human life

formed in your image, a reflection of your holiness.

Help us to recognize you

in all whom you have created:

children not yet born,

families affected by poverty and war,

people of different abilities,

people from other lands, and

all who are victims of hatred and racism.

Help us to bear witness to the dignity

of all whom you have created,

regardless of stage of life,

or wealth, or ability, or color, or creed,

for every person is fully equal in your loving eyes.

Share with us your holy knowledge

that we are all your children,

each bestowed with inherent dignity.

May your justice reign forever! Amen.

Recent cultural conversations on the importance of women’s advancement have increasingly included abortion access, perpetuating a tragic assumption that ‘pro-woman’ and ‘pro-life’ are diametrically opposed viewpoints. This belief ignores the full reality of the beauty and dignity of all human life. To be pro-woman is to be pro-life; one cannot exist without the other. Abortion has negative outcomes for both a woman and her child, with the two-fold loss including both the destruction of the child’s very life and the destruction of the mother’s well-being. The aftermath of abortion for a woman often includes psychological traumatization and sometimes physical harm. Far from promoting dignity and freedom, abortion promotes the lie that a woman must harm herself and her child in order to be free. The idea that abortion empowers women is one of many lies in society that are, in reality, incredibly harmful to women. How many other areas in culture have women been told to endure pain and a “quick fix” for their own advancement, whether through the fashion industry, eating disorders, or cosmetic surgery? Abortion advocates perpetuate the myth that women must “jump through hoops” and do violence to themselves in order to preserve their equality and the freedom to advance in the world. Many women have rightly rejected the myth that they must “jump through hoops” just to be acknowledged and valued as human beings. The authentic, pro-woman position demands a woman be loved and valued for her own sake, exactly as she is—not because she has compromised herself. Abortion is anti-woman because it attacks some of what is most true and beautiful within a woman. Abortion is the very antithesis to a woman’s ability to nurture and bring forth new life.

Abortion advocates treat pregnancy like a problem or a disease. Pregnancy is not the problem; it’s the lack of care for the woman—for her own dignity and life-giving ability—that’s the problem. When society devalues motherhood and the ability to nurture life, making these things a source of shame and inconvenience, it increases the likelihood of a woman feeling like she has no option other than to abort her own child. We are called to love. A woman facing an unplanned pregnancy should never feel like she must face it alone. She needs to know that others truly care about her dignity and well-being, and that there is help through a variety of sources, especially from local diocesan resources like the Respect Life office, Catholic Charities office, or local pregnancy help centers and maternity homes. Both mother and child deserve experienced care and compassion; both deserve a future filled with hope. As we bear witness to and build the culture of life, in what ways can we show support, both for mothers facing unplanned pregnancies and for all women and the unique challenges they face? Society often objectifies women and tells them they need to reject their procreative and nurturing abilities just to be equal to men and to feel respected. But there is much we can do, in our personal witness, to counter these lies. When we celebrate and support women in all their unique gifts and contributions—including their life-giving capacity—they will be encouraged to make life-affirming choices for both themselves and their children. To be pro-woman is to be pro-life. If we want to change the cultural conversation, we must be a part of it. Kimberly Baker is Programs and Projects Coordinator for the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. For more information on local help for any woman facing a difficult pregnancy, please visit

www.heartbeatinternational.org. . .

Lifelong Learning

Monday 1 Sam 1:1-8 Ps 116:12-13, 14-17, 18-19 Mark 1:14-20

Tuesday 1 Sam 1:9-20 1 Sam 2:1, 4-5, 6-7, 8abcd Mark 1:21-28

Wednesday 1 Sam 3:1-10, 19-20 Ps 40:2 and 5, 7-8a, 8b-9, 10 Mark 1:29-39

Thursday 1 Sam 4:1-11 Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25 Mark 1:40-45

Friday 1 Sam 8:4-7, 10-22a Ps 89:16-17, 18-19 Mark 2:1-12

Saturday 1 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a Ps 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Mark 2:13-17

2nd Sunday in Ord. Time Isa 49:3, 5-6 Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 1 Cor 1:1-3 John 1:29-34

Background on the Gospel The baptism of Jesus is attested to in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. The account that appears in Matthew is the only one to include the dialogue between Jesus and John, however. Another difference in Matthew’s presentation of this event is the announcement made by the voice from heaven, which says, “This is my beloved son . . .” In Mark and Luke, this voice addresses itself to Jesus: “You are my beloved son . . .” The baptisms that John performs prefigure Christian Baptism. John baptizes for repentance from sin. In accepting this baptism, Jesus unites himself with all sinners even though he is sinless. In Matthew’s Gospel, John the Baptist distinguishes his practice of baptism from the Baptism that the Messiah brings: “I am baptizing you with water . . . He will baptize you with the holy Spirit and fire” (Matthew 3:11). The baptism of Jesus is another manifestation of Christ, another epiphany. Christ’s baptism inaugurates his mission. In an analogous way, our Baptism inaugurates our mission as Christians. This Sunday marks a transition from the Christmas season to Ordinary Time. In a way, today’s feast is the high point of the Christmas season. Before Jesus’ birth, angels announced to Mary and to Joseph who Jesus would be. At his birth, the shepherds and the Magi recognize Jesus as the Messiah. At his baptism, Jesus accepts that he is God’s son and inaugurates that mission. Loyola Press


Living the Gospel Have you ever heard a story and then retold it to make it “better”? Maybe it was a question of timing, or introductions, or clarifying motivation. There are many ways stories are told and retold, and often they do get better in the retelling. This is what happens in today’s gospel when we hear Matthew’s version of the baptism of Jesus by John. The story Matthew had at hand was from Mark. There, John is said to have preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. So one question naturally arises: why would (sinless) Jesus undergo baptism for the forgiveness of sins? Also, Matthew has an entire infancy narrative with Joseph and Mary privy to his identity, something entirely absent from Mark’s version. Thus, in Mark the heavenly voice says, “You are my beloved son” (addressed to Jesus). Not so in Matthew, where the heavenly voices says, “This is my beloved son.” In Matthew, the voice is not for Jesus’ sake but for the crowds. In these and in many other ways Matthew has improved the story—made it “better.”

Ultimately, the gospel passage we read today is not so much about the baptism of Jesus as it is about the revelation of Jesus’ identity to John and the others. Even the passive voice phrase “After Jesus was baptized” is only one word in Greek. Matthew spends much more time on the revelation of Jesus’ identity, the spirit of God, and the voice from heaven. As with so many episodes in the gospel, we would do well to focus on the theological insights conveyed by the author. ©Living Liturgy

Lord Jesus, you were baptized in the Jordan, disclosing your identity as God’s Son.

Give us the grace to recognize our identity as children of God by our own baptism.

Secure in this identity, we will be your witnesses to the ends of the earth.

In your name we pray. Amen.

Our baptism draws us into an intimate relationship with God. We are cleansed, claimed, and sent out as disciples. But what about Jesus? Why baptize the Word Incarnate? For thirty years, Jesus patiently waited for His moment. He knew His mission and He waited for the Father to nudge Him into action. Jesus’ baptism was the beginning of His public ministry. For the next three years, Jesus lived to create disciples. He used all of His energy to teach people about the kingdom of God. Today, as you ponder the baptism of Jesus, you should also take a moment to reflect on your own baptism and those of your family members. Talk with one another about how God is nudging you into discipleship. How might you, like Jesus, use your life to teach others about the kingdom of God?

Who is Jesus?

On this celebration of

Jesus’ baptism, the

Gospel of Matthew

provides a clear

answer: Jesus is the Son

of God.

The Lord will bless his people with peace. Psalm 29

God of the covenant,

you anointed your beloved Son

with the power of the Holy Spirit

to be light for the nations and release for captives.

Grant that we who are born again

of water and the Spirit

may proclaim with our lips

the good news of his peace

and show forth in our lives

the victory of his justice.

We make our prayer through Jesus Christ,

your Word made flesh,

who lives and reigns with you

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

in the splendor of eternal light,

God for ever and ever.

Today, the Feast of the Baptism of Jesus, the Gospel (Mt 3:13-17) describes the scene which occurred at the River Jordan: Jesus, too, is in the midst of the penitent crowd which approaches John the Baptist to receive baptism. He stood in line. John would like to prevent him from [being baptized], saying: “I need to be baptized by you” (3:14). The Baptist, indeed, is aware of the great distance there is between him and Jesus. But Jesus has come precisely to bridge the gap between man and God: if He is completely on God’s side, He is also completely on mankind’s side, and reunites what had been separated. For this reason he asks John to baptize him, so that all righteousness may be fulfilled (cf. v. 15), namely, that the plan of God may be fulfilled, the plan which passes by way of obedience and solidarity with fragile and sinful mankind, the way of humility and of God’s full closeness to his children. Because God is very close to us, very close! At the moment in which Jesus, baptized by John, comes out of the waters of the River Jordan, the voice of God the Father is heard from on high: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (v. 17). At the same time the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, alights upon Jesus, who publicly begins his mission of salvation; a mission characterized by a manner: the way of a humble and gentle servant, armed only with the power of truth, as Isaiah had prophesied: “He will not cry or lift up his voice, … a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice” (42:2-3). A humble and gentle servant. This is Jesus’ way, as well as the manner of Christ’s disciples’ missionary work: To proclaim the Gospel with gentleness, but also firmness, without shouting, without reprimanding anyone, but gently and firmly, without arrogance or imposition. The true mission is never proselytism, but drawing people to Christ. But how? How is this attraction to Christ achieved? With one’s own witness, starting from the unwavering union with him in prayer, in adoration and in concrete works of charity, which is service to Jesus present in the least of his brothers and sisters. In imitation of Jesus, the good and merciful Shepherd, and moved by his grace, we are called to make our life a joyous testimony that illuminates the way, that brings hope and love. This feast makes us rediscover the gift and the beauty of being a community of baptized, that is, of sinners — we all are sinners — saved by the grace of Christ, truly integrated, by the work of the Holy Spirit, in the filial relationship of Jesus with the Father, welcomed into the bosom of Mother Church, making possible a brotherhood that knows no barriers or borders. May the Virgin Mary help all of us Christians to maintain an ever keen and grateful awareness of our own Baptism and to faithfully follow the path opened by this Sacrament of our rebirth. Ever with humility, gentleness and firmness. Pope Francis, Angelus, Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, 01.08.2017

How can Jesus’ baptism inspire me to live a just life? Do I hold myself and others accountable for establishing a just society?

When I make mistakes, do I acknowledge them and attempt to improve myself?

Reflection


Prayer


Dear God,

Thank you that you make all things new. Thank you for all that you've allowed into our lives this

past year, the good along with the hard things, which have reminded us how much we need you

and rely on your presence filling us every single day.

We pray for your Spirit to lead us each step of this New Year. We ask that you will guide our

decisions and turn our hearts to deeply desire you above all else. We ask that you will open doors

needing to be opened and close the ones needing to be shut tight. We ask that you would help

us release our grip on the things to which you've said "no", "not yet", or "wait." We ask for help to

pursue you first, above every dream and desire you've put within our hearts.

We ask for your wisdom, for your strength and power to be constantly present within us. We pray

you would make us strong and courageous for the road ahead. Give us ability beyond what we

feel able, let your gifts flow freely through us, so that you would be honored by our lives, and

others would be drawn to you.

We pray that you'd keep us far from the snares and traps of temptations. That you would whisper

in our ear when we need to run, and whisper in our heart when we need to stand our ground.

We pray for your protection over our families and friends. We ask for your hand to cover us and

keep us distanced from the evil intent of the enemy; that you would be a barrier to surround us,

that we’d be safe in your hands. We pray that you would give us discernment and insight beyond

our years, to understand your will, hear your voice, and know your ways.

We ask that you would keep our footsteps firm, on solid ground, helping us to be consistent and

faithful. Give us supernatural endurance to stay the course, not swerving to the right or to the left,

or being too easily distracted by other things that would seek to call us away from a close walk

with you.

Forgive us for the times we have worked so hard to be self-sufficient, forgetting our need for you,

living independent of your spirit. Forgive us for letting fear and worry control our minds, and for

allowing pride and selfishness to wreak havoc over our lives. Forgive us for not following your ways

and for living distant from your presence.

We confess our need for you…fresh…new…again. We ask that you make all things new, in our

hearts, in our minds, in our lives, for this coming year. We pray for your refreshing over us.

Keep your words of truth planted firm within us, help us to keep focused on what is pure and

right, give us the power to be obedient to your word. And when the enemy reminds us where we

have been, hissing his lies and attacking our way, we trust that your voice speaks louder and

stronger, as you remind us we are safe with you and your purposes and plans will not fail. We ask

that you will be our defense and rear guard, keeping our way clear, removing the obstacles, and

covering the pitfalls. Lord, lead us on your level ground.

We ask that you would provide for our needs, we ask for your grace and favor. We pray for your

blessings to cover us; we pray that you would help us to prosper and make every plan that you

have birthed in our heart to succeed. We pray that others would take notice of your goodness

and could not help but to say, “These are the ones that the Lord has blessed.”

Help us to be known as great givers; help us to be generous and kind; help us to look to the

needs of others and not be consumed by only our own.

May we be lovers of truth, may the fruits of your spirit be evident in our lives - your love, joy,

peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

Shine your light in us, through us, over us. May we make a difference in this world for your glory

and purposes. Set your way before us. May all your plans succeed. May we reflect your peace

and hope to a world that so desperately needs your presence and healing.

To you be glory and honor in this New Year and forever. In Jesus’ name. - Debbie McDaniel. Xavier.edu

Parish School

Catholic Schools Week & Open House At St. John of the Cross Parish School we are very lucky to learn, pray and grow in a faith filled Catholic Environment. This would not be possible without the generous support of you, the parishioners at St. John of the Cross Parish. When you support our school you invest in the future of all of our students. As we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week, we want to thank you for all you do to help our school. We are grateful for your prayers and contributions. We hope you will join us for our Annual Open House on Sunday, January 26 from 12-1:30pm. We invite all our parishioners including our school and prospective families. Learn more about St. John of the Cross Parish School: www.stjohnofthecross.org/school Tiffany White, Director of Advancement 708-246-4404 x213

Name:

Email:

I will be attending the SJC Social for $65 Name of additional guest for $65: I would like to make an additional contribution

to the SJC Athletic Association: $100 _____$250 _____ $500+ _____

I cannot attend but would like to make a tax-deductible contribution of $ ___________. Enclosed is my check for $ ________ made payable to SJC.


SJC Athletic Association Men’s Social

Friday, January 31, 2020 7pm until Midnight

Village Club of Western Springs Cost:$65

Includes Pizza and Beverages All men of the parish are invited to a night of fun and friendship benefitting SJC Parish School athletics. All will enjoy a night of food, beverages, cards, and great conversation. Invite friends, neighbors and relatives. Meet dads from your children’s grades too. For information and to RSVP contact: Tom O’Malley 5217 Harvey, WS Email: [email protected] Phone: 708-203-5196 OR Mike Murphy 5109 Woodland, WS Email: [email protected] Phone: 630-675-4609 RSVP with this form below and send to Tom, Mike or Laura Nemecek at school.

Trivia Night

SJC Men’s Club Hosts

SJC Trivia Night IX Saturday, January 25th

(The Weekend Before Super Bowl)

SJC Parish School Gym

Doors open at 6:00pm Games begin at 6:45pm

All are invited to come to Trivia Night! It’s fun and it’s a great way to meet fellow parishioners. Here’s how it works: Organize a group of up to 10 people (ages 21 and over only) to form your team. Name your

team. Brush up on your trivia knowledge. Send in your table reservation with a check(s) totaling $200 for each table of ten to the

Parish Center office. Note: cost per table is $200 even if there are less than ten participants on your team. Make all checks payable to St. John of the Cross Men’s Club. Seating is limited so RSVP early. Include the name of your team, captain and team member names. Or sign up on our parish website.

That night bring your own appetizers, food and your favorite beverages. Alcoholic beverages are permitted.

Winning Team will receive fabulous prizes and many accolades! Questions? Dan Montgomery @ 312.952.1435 [email protected] or John Cisek @ 312.327.1295. More info on the parish website.

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Dine and Demo


Hope is not utopian and peace is a good that can always be attained. Pope Francis @Pontifex Jan. 9

If we have no peace in our hearts, how can we think there will be peace in the world? Let's try to remain in the Lord, and the way to do so is to love, and to love in little things. Pope Francis @Pontifex. Jan. 9

Worship means bringing our lives to the Lord, and allowing Him enter into them. It means letting His consolation come

down to earth, and letting ourselves be pervaded by His tender love. Pope Francis @Pontifex. Jan. 8

Parish News

ALPHA Wednesday Evenings Beginning January 22, 6:30-8:30pm

Alpha is a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. At each session you will find food, a talk and good conversation. Whether it's a group of friends gathered around a kitchen table, or a quick catch up over coffee and cake, food has a way of bringing people together. It's no different at Alpha. Most sessions start with food because it's a great way to build community and get to know each other. The talks are designed to engage and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues around faith and unpack the basics of Christianity, addressing questions from Who is Jesus? and How can we have faith? to Why and how do I pray? and How does God guide us? Probably the most important part of any Alpha: the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic and simply discuss it in a small group. There's no obligation to say anything and there's nothing you can't say (seriously). It's an opportunity to hear from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly and open environment. Alpha is open to adults of any age at any point on their faith journey. There is no fee. All sessions are held in the Parish Center from 6:30-8:30pm on Wednesdays beginning January 22. Register on the home page of our parish website.

LOSS Support Group Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a non-denominational program that provides a safe, judgement-free environment intended to help survivors heal from the emotional and spiritual trauma of losing a loved one through suicide. Participants learn to draw strength and hope from one another as they begin to share experiences and process a complex range of emotions within a caring and confidential community. Licensed counselors help facilitate all sessions. Call LOSS @ 312.655.7285 or for more information. This group meets in the Parish Center on the third Thursday of each month at 7pm.

Nourish Support Group Nourish is for anyone juggling the challenges of life, health, and career while caring for a loved one. Nourish provides practical and emotional support, shared experience and useful tools, all within a Christ-centered context. Discover the blessings that come from caring for another. Anyone is welcome to join us the second Thursday of each month from 1-2pm in the Parish Center.

Divorce & Beyond The Divorce and Beyond process provides emotional and spiritual support to those who have experienced divorce or those in the dissolution process. It is a faith-based, Catholic Christian support ministry that welcomes other faith traditions as well. Each session highlights an aspect of the divorce-recovery process. Topics include: healing, managing emotions, blame, loneliness, and achieving growth and personal happiness. We will meet at 7pm on Thursdays in the Parish Center beginning January 16. Register on our parish website.

Little Rock Bible Study All are welcome to join our Little Rock Bible Study. Sessions will begin on January 13 and meet on 12 Mondays from 1-2:30pm in the Parish Center except on holidays. The first study will focus on Women of the New Testament. Over 8 weeks participants will encounter the strength and needs of the women connected to Jesus and the Apostles. We will discuss how being a woman in the Holy Land during the time of Jesus and the Apostles shaped many of the challenges they faced in responding to Jesus. This study will be followed by a 4 session study of The Sermon on the Mount which challenges us to hear the sermon as Christ intended it , as our call to follow Jesus whose life illustrated its very ideal. It challenges us to hear it as a constant call to renewal. Email Roberta Gilbert with questions and to register at [email protected].

Upcoming Programs Sponsored by SJC at The Well in LaGrange ~ Free for SJC Parishioners What’s so Sacred about our Universe? Saturday Feb 1 • 9am-noon, Facilitator: Bridget Sperduto: What is the Universe Story and why is it important at this time? This introductory class will awaken you to awe and wonder and provide insight into the God of the Universe, the God “within,” the God who is closer to us than we might dare to imagine. The story of creation will come alive and bring new theological and ecological understanding and meaning to your life. Art as a Contemplative Practice Thursday Feb 6, 9:30am-noon, Facilitator: Rachelle Barmann: This experiential workshop explores the use of art as a spiritual practice. Using a variety of mediums, we will experience how art can be used as meditation—connecting our minds, bodies and Spirit—allowing our souls to speak as we are drawn deeper into the Core of our True Self. Moving through the Energy of Grief Monday Mar 2 • 9:30am-2:30pm Facilitator: JoAnne Scullin: Grief is a powerful emotion that can leave one bereft. Understanding how we connect with ourselves and others energetically and finding techniques for healing can be helpful. Grief is a response to many life situations (from everyday stress to the end-of-life transition) that bring us to seek healing and wholeness and create a desire for spiritual and personal growth. Come and join us for a day of education and the experience of being with ourselves and our grief from an energy perspective. This offering is an expansion of the shorter session JoAnne led here at The Well last March.


High School Youth Ministry: New Year, New You

Save the Date! Frosh-Soph Retreat

February 28-February 29

Lock-In in the Parish Center! Come join our Freshmen and Sophomore teens from St. Francis and St. Cletus for a rockin’ Lock-in! Grab a friend and come experience a night of Escape Rooms, games, Mass, food, sharing and MORE! Look on our website for more details.

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020—a year that promises clear vision! As we begin this new

decade, what visions do you have for yourself?

Become better organized?

Be more disciplined about your studies?

Spend more time with family?

Decide about colleges?

Prep more for ACTs?

Join more clubs? We all have so much in life we can improve upon to become better versions of ourselves. And what about your faith? Can we help you resolve to get closer to God and deepen your faith

this year? We invite you to ALPHA for Teens—a safe place to tackle those hard questions about life and faith,

hear inspiring stories of God working in our lives, brush up on your worship and prayer, and learn how

God can improve your vision about your life’s mission. Join other teens from St. Cletus and St. Francis

each week as we share some food, watch a talk and discuss core questions we all have. All this in a

fun, inspiring environment! ALPHA for Teens begins TONIGHT Sunday, January 12, following 5pm Mass, 6:15-7:30pm in the

PARISH CENTER. Check it out and sign up for ALPHA NOW: https://www.stjohnofthecross.org/alpha-

teen-2. New Year, New You. Grab your friends and give it a try. Parents, we have opportunities for you, too: help make/prepare/serve food for our ALPHA sessions,

become a prayer partner for our youth ministry’s success, come share with our young people how

God made a difference in your own teenaged life, volunteer at any of our events. You are most

welcome. ALPHA for Adults is a separate link. Please find the link for ALPHA for Adults here: https://

www.stjohnofthecross.org/alpha. Katie Pruitt, SJC Youth Minister

708-246-4404, Ext. 127


Kairos 35 Registration

is now OPEN! Juniors and Seniors are invited to sign up to attend K35

March 12-15, 2020. Registration deadline is February 28. Spaces fill up quickly! Please visit our website to register

online or download the application.

SAVE THE DATE:

ALL Teen Movie Night

Thursday, February 13 All SJC teens are invited to a Movie Night on Thursday, February 13 from 7-9pm in the Parish Center. Teens voted at our last ALL Teen Night and the winner was…. “Miracles from Heaven,” the true story of Anna Beam. After Anna has a freak accident, an extraordinary miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired. You bring your tissue—we’ll provide the Valentine treats!

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Family Style Preschool: Helping Parents Pass on their Faith ~ YC Calendar ~ Parish News

The Week Ahead Monday, January 13 9:30am Spiritual Journeying 10:30am 11th Step Christian Meditation 1:00pm Little Rock Scripture Study 2:30pm Adoration YC Sessions Today 7:00pm Boy Scout Meeting 7:00pm Athletic Board Meeting Tuesday, January 14 9:00am Parent Association Meeting 7:30pm Christian Meditation Wednesday, January 15 9:40am Wednesday Bible Study 10:00am Chicago Scripture School 10:00am Ladies Bridge 2:30pm Christian Meditation 3:30pm Christian Meditation Group 3:45pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm Traditional Choir Men Thursday, January 16 9:00am Flourish 1:00pm Nourish Support Group 3:45pm Youth Choir Rehearsal 7:00pm Interfaith Career Network 7:00pm Women’s Club Board Meeting 7:30pm Contemporary Rehearsal Friday, January 17 Saturday, January 18 8:00am Christian Meditation 9:00am Pinewood Derby Sunday, January 19 12:00pm Baptisms 6:15pm Teen Alpha

YC Calendar of Classes: K-6 Grades: January 12-13, January 26-27, February 2-3,

February 23-24 (4th Grade Loved One attends class)

7th Grade Groups: January 12 in homes, January 26 in Church

at 6:30pm, February 23 in homes

8th Graders: January 12 in homes, January 26 in Church at

6:30pm, February 7 8th Grade Confirmation Rehearsal,

February 8 Confirmation, February 23 in homes

Adapted Catechesis: January 12, January 26, February 2,

February 23

Family Faith Connections: February 2

Souper Bowl Food Collection weekend of February 2-3!


BELIEVE * WORSHIP * LIVE * PRAY

MLK Holiday Next Monday, January 20, is a national holiday. All are invited to join us for our 9am Mass. Please note our offices will be closed and there will be no Adoration on that day.

In December our littlest parishioners

learned about the star over the

manger in Bethlehem and the Holy

Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

Family Style Preschool

Preschoolers and their Parent

or Grandparent are invited to

our upcoming sessions:

February 15, 2020:

Living Like Jesus and

March 21, 2020:

The Season of Lent.

Mark your calendar to join us.

Men’s Choir All men of the parish are invited to sing with the Men of the Traditional Choir for an all men’s choir for the 11am Mass on Sunday, January 19. Rehearsal on Wednesday, January 15, at 7:30pm in the church.

Childcare on Holiday Weekends Childcare is offered on Sundays during the 9am and 11am Masses in the Garden Room of the rectory. No reservations are needed. Just ring the front bell and you will be buzzed in. Reminder there is no childcare on holiday weekends as well as TODAY— January 12.

Interfaith Career Network Job Search Assistance Leverage the Power of LinkedIn: The next ICN program on Thursday, January 16 from 7-9pm in the SJC Parish Center will focus on LinkedIn. LinkedIn provides opportunities to reach company execs, find contacts that can open doors into companies you are interested in, and helps recruiters find you. Want to learn how to target employers? Want to know what employers look for in their candidates? Our speaker, Lisa Rudisel is an Account Manager at LinkedIn.

Fr. McDonnell Catholic High School Scholarship Each year through fundraising efforts, the Women’s Club is able to offer scholarships to 8th grade students in YC and our parish school and current high school students of our parish to help defray Catholic high school tuition costs. Applications are due February 10. Go to the home page of the Parish website.

Parish News


St. John of the Cross Parish congratulates the following families who had their babies baptized by Deacon Rich Voytas assisted by Baptism Team Leaders, Maureen and Jack Brenk. Pictured from the left are: Dave and Anna Bartz with twins, Daphne Eva and Molly Rae and Joseph and Patricia Schmid with Maeve Violet.

Food Pantry Collection Our nonperishable food and household product donations brought to the church narthex in January will be delivered to St. Barbara in Brookfield. Last month 12 sleighs, 14 elves, 1 reindeer and 1 Fr. Gudime delivered 200 bags of canned goods and paper products including 4 hams to St. Blase. Thank you for your continued generosity and care to those living in poverty.

If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor. If you wish God to

anticipate your wants, provide those of the needy without waiting for them to ask you.

-St. Thomas of Villanova


Thank you to everyone who made our celebration of

Christmas prayerful and beautiful. We are all grateful to you!

Mass Remembrances Monday, January 13, 9:00am Weekday; St. Hilary

† Patricia Cebula † Muriel Albertson † Jack McGovern Elizabeth Loneigan Tuesday, January 14, 9:00am Weekday

† Bill Alberts † Kathleen Sullivan Wednesday, January 15, 9:00am Weekday

† Norma Reszel Thursday, January 16, 9:00am Weekday

† Susanne Walsh † Pete Capellani † Rosemary Maloney Friday, January 17, 9:00am St. Anthony

† Mildred Domagal Saturday, January 18, 9:00am Weekday; Blessed Virgin Mary

† Michael Makovic † Our Beloved Dead 4:00pm Mass of Anticipation † Trish Carter † John Fash † Frances Bielawski † Bernard Bock † Jonathan Bock † David Bock Sunday, January 19 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30am † Fr. David Dowdle 9:00am † Margaret Mary Burke † Bernard Dillon, Jr. † Gertrude Oliveri 11:00am † John Peter Devona † Nancy Gaffney † Ann Wallace † William Schultz † Jonathan Pekar 5:00pm † Mary Pacer Living Remembrances in Italics

St. John of the Cross Parish Center 5005 Wolf Road Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-4404 Parish School Office 708-246-4454 Youth Catechesis Office 708-246-6760

Rev. Marc W. Reszel, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Jesudas Gudime, Associate Pastor [email protected] Senior Deacon Joe Pepitone [email protected] Deacon John Schopp [email protected] Deacon Rich Voytas [email protected] Bill Bright, Director of Outreach [email protected] Janet Caschetta, Director of Youth Catechesis [email protected] Marguerite Chrusciel, Finance Manager [email protected] Frank DiPompeo, Plant Manager [email protected] Mary Beth Drafz, Digital Communications Coor [email protected]

Kathleen Gorman, Principal [email protected] Jessica Koch, Director of Music [email protected] MJ Martin, Director of Parish Operations [email protected] Katie Pruitt, High School Youth Minister [email protected] Theresa Reyes, Front Office Coordinator [email protected] Elizabeth Russell-Jones, Welcome Coordinator [email protected] Pat Surdyk, Liturgy & Music Assistant [email protected] Christina Turlek, Financial Assistant [email protected] Gale Voytas, Parish Ministry Assistant [email protected] Steven Weigand, Pastoral Associate [email protected]

Prayer Requests We Pray for Our Sick Rodrigo Ajates, Kathy Antczak, Beth Beutell, Robert Bright, Doreen Charbonneau, Sarah Cook, Jean Culligan, Fran Domanskis, Baby Peter Eberhardt, Aggie Frolik, Frank Gembala, Magdalena Goslawski, Tommy Grady, Karen Hult, Thomas Ivaska, Cheri Jeffrey, John Johnson, Peggy Koucky, Nancy Lohr, Jesse Lurito, Bobbie Misiora, Ernie Misiora, Loretta Palekas, Gina Petrecca, Al Piorkowski, Alison Saegebrecht, Marilyn Scallon, Rachael Schopp, David Skrzypcznski, Wendy Workman Stulgim, Shawn Sweeney, Jawara Vashhani, Robert Vitale, John Zimmerman We Pray for Our Loved Ones Serving Our Country Staff Sgt. Steven Foody, Sergeant Sebastian Grabacki, Staff Sgt. Joshua Tischler USAF Pararescue, Sgt. Daniel Pett, MAJ. James Maicke, Staff Sgt. Larry Waszak, Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Strafaci, Seaman Riley Strafaci, Seaman Emily Strafaci, Sgt. Michael Grabarek, Spc. Douglas Junius, PFC Kevin Lawinger, Lieutenant James Viano, First Lieutenant Caroline Lorenzini, Captain Emily Kopec, Petty Officer 2nd Class John Ilg, LCDR Kyle Harken, US Navy, Fr. Filbert Ngwila, Army Chaplain, ETN3 Joseph Kula, US Navy, Col. Mark Blanek, US Army, 2nd Lt. Nathaniel Greenberg, US Army, Chandler Muszynski, Master of Arms US Navy We Pray for Our Beloved Dead Karl Kislinger, son-in-law of Mary and Ed Jamrozik Daniel Spinazola, father of Danette, Scott, Wendy, and Melissa Constance Grune, wife of David, mother of Susan Jack Ryan, husband of Judith, father of John Jr., Meg Nelson, Patricia Knox, Thomas and James, grandfather of 11 Declan Sheedy, husband of Susan, father of Dermot, grandfather of 2 Margerie Pernai, mother of Bob, grandmother of 3 Sr. Maria Bierer, IBVM Thomas Halm, husband of Sandra, father of Kate Simmons, grandfather of 1 Don King, husband of Cathie, father of Kevin, David, and Steven, grandfather of 2 William Keenan, Jr., husband of Nancy, father of Betsy Moran, William, III, Trish Kinsella, Dan, Tom, and Nora Tonn, grandfather of 20, great grandfather of 2 Grace Williamson, mother of Michael Doepke Matthew Beuke, son of Ree and Rick, brother of PJ and Rick Bridget Gallagher, mother of Sharon Ariola and Sheila Schiffler, grandmother of 7 Deborah Bovenzi, sister of Joseph, Robert, and Patricia Claudine Snow, wife of Theodore, mother of Letitia, grandmother of 2 Patrick Woods, husband of Geraldine, father of Robert, John, Jeanne Bernard, Maureen Hipskind, and David, grandfather of 14


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