ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PARISH OCTOBER 16, 2011

TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

St. Thaddeus Visits SJC

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Fr. Phil Cleary (a classmate of mine) will preach at all the Masses. The Fiesta is Sunday afternoon. (The Bears don’t play until evening.) We are just a part of their two week stay in the area. You can learn a lot more about the organization from their website. I hope you are able to enjoy their presentations and I hope to see you at the Fiesta. KUDOS to all who have planned for their visit, for those who have supported the children in whatever way they can and to those who opened their homes in hospitality. The Outreach Committee has ended a relationship with Mary, Queen of Heaven parish in Cicero and has begun working with Our Lady of Charity in Cicero, particularly with their struggling school. (Their pastor, Fr. Mark Bartosic, is also pastor of St. Francis of Rome whose school is stabilized.) Our Lady of Charity (which is about 25 minutes away from us) is not in need of our financial support, but is looking for help from business professionals in the areas of finance, strategic planning, marketing and fundraising. If you think you might be able to help, please contact me, The weather will inevitably change, but the color and beauty of SJC remains constant with people living out their faith as best they can. Thank you for contributing your unique part of the total picture. Give God the praise! Peace, Fr. David

From the Desk of the Pastor

COME TO THE FIESTA TODAY, October 16th, NOON, AT THE PARISH CENTER!

TICKETS ARE $10 AND MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR UNTIL SOLD OUT.

Hot Mexican bu et, entertainment by the Pequeños,

Ra e prizes, opportunity to sponsor a child from NPH!

To donate directly or to sponsor a child, go to: www.friendso heorphans.org

For more informa on about the nine orphanages supported by

Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos go to: www.nph.org

Dear Parishioners, These first two weeks of October have had spectacular weather. The warm temperatures, the colors of the trees and bushes have been daily gifts of the glory of God. Hold on tight to them: we all know what’s coming. The Catholicism series has been very well attended by over 400 people. The Friday showing is repeated the following Tuesday afternoon and evening. The topic for the second week was a contemporary understanding of the Beatitudes. Now the third week is underway. You are welcome whenever you can join in. Feel free to stay for the discussion or leave and think about it yourself. After the first five parts of the series we will break for the holidays. After the New Year, we will offer parts 6 through 10.

We welcome this weekend Friends of the Orphans to our parish and to homes of parishioners. To help understand what this organization is all about, let me quote from their website: “Friends of the Orphans support a network of nine Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters") homes and their outreach programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Together, we transform the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children by creating families for life through values of unconditional love, shared responsibility and education. This enables children to grow into caring and productive members of their communities.”

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ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO

October, 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Each Sunday at the celebration of the Eucharist, Christ sends us out into the world to share in his mission: “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” World Mission Sunday is a universal celebration of this call to mission as it is lived out by the whole Church. The call to mission is made manifest each day as the Church endeavors to make Christ known to the world. This is done through direct proclamation of who Christ is and through the many services that the Church provides in every country throughout the world. Children are educated, the sick are nursed, the elderly and disabled are visited and cared for, adults are given opportunities for faith formation, seminarians and religious women and men are given resources to grow spiritually and intellectually, all in the name of Christ. A commitment to mission strengthens our faith and invigorates parish life. Once we have encountered Christ and experience the grace of conversion, we are sent as missionary disciples into the world to give witness to Christ. Our responsibility for mission never lessens because “the pilgrim Church on earth is missionary by its very nature.” World Mission Sunday is our yearly reminder of how the whole Church shares in the mission of Christ at home and abroad. Blessed Pope John Paul II reminded us that the Church’s mission is “very far from completion.” We are called to go beyond the borders of our parishes and neighborhoods and reach out to people who still do not know Christ and to those who have abandoned faith in Christ. We are all on mission, and today we pause to reflect on the missionary efforts of the Church throughout the world. Please join me in renewing our commitment to mission as an archdiocese. I ask you to pray for the work of the Pontifical Mission Societies and missionaries throughout the world. I encourage you to promote their work in your parish, in religious education programs and schools. Let us ask the Holy Spirit to deepen our desire to be on mission and give us the grace to be zealous in spreading our faith. May God bless you and reward you for your generosity. Sincerely yours in Christ,

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. Archbishop of Chicago

Office of the Archbishop Post Office Box 1979 Phone: (312) 534-8230

Chicago, Illinois 60690-1979 Fax: (312) 534-6379

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Daily Meditation

The work “prayer,” which Bill Wilson rightly juxtaposes with the word “meditation,” is a code word for an entirely different way of processing life. When you “pray,” you are supposed to take off one “thinking cap” and put on another “thinking cap” that will move you from an egocentric perspective—from your own private needs, hurts, angers and memories—to a soul-centric perspective, what Malcolm Gladwell calls “thinking without thinking.” Prayer is not about changing God, but being willing to let God change us, or as Step Eleven says, “praying only for the knowledge of God’s will.” If you are able to switch minds to the mind of Christ, your prayer has already been answered! That new mind knows, understands, accepts, and sees correctly, widely, and wisely. Its prayers are always answered because they are, in fact, the prayers of God too. From Breathing Underwater: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps Starter Prayer: Breathe through me.

Adapted from CAC Foundation Set: Gospel Call to Compassionate Action (Bias from the Bottom) & Contemplative Prayer

Richard’s Daily Meditation, Jesus the Liberator, is used with permission of the Center for Action and Contemplation. Franciscan Father Richard Rohr, the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an internationally recognized speaker and teacher. He is the author of numerous books and is a regular contributor to Radical Grace, the publication of the Center for Action and Contemplation. For more information on Fr. Richard and the CAC, please visit www.cacradicalgrace.org. of the Center for Action and Contemplation.

BREATHING UNDER WATER: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps

Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.

We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God,

as we understood God, praying only for knowledge of God’s will for us

and the power to carry that out. —Step Eleven of the Twelve Steps

Bulletin Contents P. 5 The Revised Roman Missal; Important Feedback 6 School News; Youth Catechesis 7 Crossroads 8 Catholicism; Harvest Saturday; SJC Book Fair 9 Spirituality and Care 10 Outreach Opportunities 11 Boy Scout Popcorn Sale; Other Church News 12 & 13 Boy Scout Wreath Sale 14 Men’s Club; Father-Daughter Dance; This Week at SJC 15 Spiritual Page 18 SJC Open House

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Have some questions, ideas or suggestions for us? Please take a moment to share them with

the pastoral staff. Any topic is open for discussion — from the new website to the new Roman Missal to whatever you are thinking —

the positive and the negative. We’d love to hear from you. Please email us today at:

feedback@stjohnofthecross.org

Or drop a note to the parish center to my

attention or stop in to chat. We appreciate your help. Thanks,

MJ Martin, Director of Parish Operations

Let Us Know If you or a Loved One is in the Hospital

If you or a loved one is in the hospital, you are reminded to notify the Parish Center in order that a priest or Minister of Care is able to visit you and to bring the Eucharist to you during your hospital stay. Due to government regulations, HIPPA, and for privacy reasons, the hospital will not notify the parish. The Parish Staff relies upon you, the family, to inform us. Call the parish office, 708-246-4404 with the appropriate information, individual’s name and hospital

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Parish School Youth Catechesis Janet Casche a, Director

jcasche a@stjohno hecross.org Kathleen Gorman, Principal gorman@sjc.pvt.k12.il.us

YOUTH CATECHESIS Thank You!!

To all the wonderful volunteers that have joined us this year to share their love and

experience of Christ with the youth of St. John of the Cross, as Catechists, Aides, Office

Assistant and Parking Lot Angels. We welcome you to thank these amazing individuals as you meet them throughout your day! There are over 180

volunteers, so watch the upcoming bulletins for your neighbors name!

4th grade

Michelle Fink, Theresa Reyes, Anna Grabis, Linda Mikuta, Emily Pacella, Susan DiLoreto, Kellie

Hollinger, Jeff Lee, Deb Lebed, Kady Lang, Steve & Regina Gallo,

Nicholas & Grace Gallo, Meg Vorpahl, Bill Bailey, Audra O’Connell, Steve Schell,

Kerri & Keith Watson, Sheila Higney

Special Needs Catie Lee, Diane Campion, Jim Hogg,

Joann Boblick, Mary Yocius, Jacki Hincks, Cristine Broder

Parking Lot Angels Anthony Liotta, Juan Bucio,

Jill Elliott, Ed Jamrozik

Family Faith Connections Margaret Musur, Lisa McGovern, Jane Gill, Kim

Ostrowski, Mary McGovern, Laura & Meredith Spiegel

This Week at SJC

October 17 All School Liturgy, Church, 9:15 a.m. October 18 Confirmation Commitment Ceremony Church, 7:00 p.m. School Advisory Board Meeting Parish Center, 7:00 p.m. October 20 Preschool Dad’s Night School, 7:00 p.m. October 25, 26 Book Fair, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Parish Center October 27 Book Fair, 9-11 a.m., Parish Center

SJC Students Learn About Fire Safety Western Springs Firefighter Jim Reynolds visited our school to teach our students some important fire safety lessons. Our students learn about many safety topics throughout the year, thanks to

visits from Western Springs Police and Firefighters.

SJC Third Grade Students Make Landforms Our third grade students created landform exhibits as part of their social studies unit on landforms. Each child used homemade dough to create mountains, plateaus, valleys, rivers and lakes. The students will now paint the landforms. This is always a very exciting project in third grade.

Sixth Grade Liturgy Planning SJC 6th grade students spent their lunch period planning their upcoming School Liturgy. Jim Clauer, our Parish Liturgist, taught the students how to write their own petitions for the Mass.

It is great to see the students planning liturgies as well as just participating!

Crossroads

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Ka e Hayes, Director khayes@stjohno hecross.org

Oct. 16 Speaker Rich Curran 3:30 p.m. for parents & 6 p.m. for teens in Parish Center Oct. 23 World Youth Sunday Celebration at 5 pm Mass & pizza & activities afterwards

Nov. 5 FLYER DAY meet in Parish Center 9 a.m. Nov. 12 HARVEST SATURDAY 9:45-2 p.m. (6 p.m. if you venture downtown)

Our Day of the Spirit (DOS) Team are organizing last minute details for our

Day of the Spirit Retreat on Oct. 29!! Please keep our team in your prayers!

Our teens enjoyed a morning at the Feed My Starving Children Facility.

Service is a great way to connect to our faith be-

cause it helps teens feel like they belong & have a contribution to make for others.

Get ready to serve some more:

Harvest Saturday is Nov. 5 & 12th!

Juniors and Seniors we want you!Kairos is an amazing opportunity to spend four days

on a Catholic retreat happening Thursday, November 10-13.

Registration forms can be found online at

http://www.stcletusparish.com or www.stjohnofthecross.org/crossroads

Space is limited & already half full! Sign up now!

Teens from St. Cletus, St. Francis & St. John’s join together in leading and participating in this retreat.

The next retreat will be March 15-18

Please return the forms to Kristen Maxwell at St. Cletus Youth Ministry, 700 W. 55th Street,

LaGrange, IL 60525. Please contact Kristen Max-well at 708-215-5419 with any questions.

SUNDAY Oct. 16

National Motivator & Speaker Rich Curran

will be with us in the Parish Center

3:30-4:30 p.m. for Parents of Teens:

What happened to my child?

Navigating the journey of faith & life with a teenager

(also sign up to help with Harvest Saturday driving & more!) 6-7:30 p.m. for All High

School Teens: Serving the Church with our gifts

Couples needed to guide, mentor & support

our freshmen teenagers!

Please Contact Katie for details: khayes@stjohnofthecross.org

or 708-246-4404 ext. 140

YES we know this note is upside down ON PURPOSE!

Sometimes we need to mix things up to get your attention…

Join us in learning about our faith:

Catholicism Tuesday at 1-3 p.m. and again at 7-9 p.m.

Episode 3: The Ineffable Mystery of God:

That Than Which Nothing Greater Can Be Thought

and Friday 7-9 p.m. Episode 4: Our Tainted Nature’s

Solitary Boast: Mary, the Mother of God

Haven’t registered? Curious?

Come See. Join us.

For information and registration contact:

Marianne Firlit mgfirlit@stjohnofthecross.org

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Get Ready for Harvest Saturday On November 12th!

This annual program begins on Saturday, November 5th from 9-11:30 a.m. Volunteers from our Crossroads Youth Groups will leave yers at homes and businesses in Western Springs with details of this important food collec on. They will return the following Saturday, November 12th star ng at 10:30 am to collect the goods from the front porches of those who wish to contribute. For those outside of Western Springs, please bring your dona ons to the Parish Center or school. We hope that in the future, we will have enough volunteers to expand our collec on area! This endeavor depends on hundreds of volunteers and the generosity of our parishioners and local residents to collect large quan es of non-perishable food and personal hygiene products, even cleaning products and pet food! These goods are immediately distributed to a variety of local and Chicago-based food pantries to help the needy. As we prepare for our own Thanksgiving dinners, please keep in mind those who depend on the Church for their own holiday dinners. Single servings are preferred to bulk size so we can help as many as possible. Whether it is a can or two of soup, or a whole bag of non-perishables, please consider making a dona on. Harvest Saturday Schedule: 10 a.m. Mass in the Parish Center 10:30 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. Food Collec on, Sor ng, and Boxing 1-2:00 p.m. Loading the Truck 2-6:0 p.m. Delivery and Unloading at St. Thomas of Canterbury Parish in Uptown Please consider joining us for as much as you like! There’s a job for everyone! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Ka e Hayes at 708-246-4404 ext. 140. Brought to you by our Crossroads teens, parents, and leaders

It’s Book Fair Time Tuesday, October 25 and Wednesday, October 26

9:30 a.m.— 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 27 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m.

Donations of gently used books accepted during the sale for “Andrea’s Angels”.

(Proceeds support the Parent Association)

“There is always time to shop for a good book.”

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Marianne Firlit, Director mg rlit@stjohno hecross.org Spirituality and Care

Join us as we partner with The Well and St. Francis Xavier

to bring exciting programs

Teilhard de Chardin SJ and Thomas Berry CP on the Universe Story as Communion Experience

Thursday, October 20, 7:00-9:00 p.m. at The Well

1515 W. Ogden Ave LaGrange, IL

John Grim, Teilhard scholar and student of Thomas Berry, will expand our understanding of the intersection of Teilhard’s evolutionary vision and Thomas’s ecological concerns. John Grim, President of the American Teilhard Assoc., is currently a Senior Lecturer and Research Scholar at Yale University.

To register contact mgfirlit@stjohnofthecross.org or 246-4404 ex. 155 There is no charge for this program for our parishioners.

Free will offerings are appreciated.

Introducing Christian Meditation as an 11th Step Practice*

We are a group of men and women from 12 step programs, following the teachings of John Main and the World Community for Christian Meditation. We are not a replacement for, nor are we affiliated with, any 12-step program of recovery. We are here to share this ancient path of contemplative prayer as a way to practice the 11th Step: “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us and the power to carry that out."

Please join us for a time of meditation 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. every Monday

Starting October 17 in the Parish Center

All 12 step members are invited: Those who meditate,

Those who want to learn to meditate, and Those who want to know more about meditation

Contact: Janet---- 708-246-4866

Outreach Opportuni es

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Bill Bright, Director bbright@stjohno hecross.org

Interfaith Community Partners is holding a volunteer training session. The session will be on Sunday, November 13th from approximately 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Sisters of St. Joseph Ministry Center, 1515 W Ogden, La Grange Park. All interested persons who want to serve older adults through visitation, assisted transportation, or telephone reassurance are welcome. Lunch will be served. To register or for more information, call (708) 579-8929.

AGING CARE CONNECTIONS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

We are seeking volunteers for front desk reception posi-tions on Monday and Thursday afternoons. The recep-tionist is responsible for receiving incoming calls and directing calls to the appropriate person or office. If you are interested, please contact Linda Hussey, community relations coordinator, at 708-354-1323, extension 242.

Celebrating its 40th Anniversary, Aging Care Connec-tions is a non-profit organization which is the connection to the most comprehensive, expert information, programs and services enabling older adults to remain independent and their families to make the best, most informed deci-sions regarding needed care in their lives. Serving 22 communities in Lyons, Riverside and South Proviso Townships and an additional ten communities in Leyden and Norwood Park Townships for elder abuse investiga-tion, Aging Care Connections’ programs and services are made possible by community support and donations, and, in part, by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA), AgeOptions, Community Memorial Foundation and local United Ways. To learn more, visit www.agingcareconnections.org.

Thank You Letters From Kolbe House Dear Parishioners, I appreciate tremendously the recent sharing check that was sent for $1200 to Kolbe House. The $200 increase again leaves me without words to express my gratitude not only for your generosity but also for the incredible symbol of support that it represents. I am very grateful to Fr. David for his active concern and help in what we are doing here. Your support gives us new energy to support with out presence the men, women, and youth that we visit in Cook and Lake County Jails as well as the Juvenile Detention Center where Fr. David Kelly leads a team of volunteers. Fr. Kelly and I are looking at ways that we can make this Archdiocesan Year of Teens and Young Adults beneficial for parishes where many at risk youth live. We hope to be able to train people to lead reconciliation circles, which is a Restorative Justice Practice. Besides this we hope to bring youth and young adults from different areas together. Meeting one another brings new life for everyone. These at risk youth are trying just to live day by day. Some of them are on the streets. Some come from homes where their parents are on drugs. They live in an environment where their personal safety is always at risk. I will keep you informed as to our progress. Know that we are all grateful for your support. I remain Your brother in the Lord, Rev. Arturo Perez Rodriguez

From Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Dear Parishioners, Thank you for your September “Sharing” check for $600. We are grateful for your continuing support, especially as we purchase books and other materials for implementing the new Roman Missal. Also, I thank you again for the great group of young people—and adults—who came to offer their services to people in this area. We continue to hear how much their presence and their work were appreciated. May God continue to bless all of you. We continue to keep you in our prayer. Gratefully, Sr. Margie & Sr. Joyce & OLPH Parish

That’s All I Need to Know – St. Thaddeus Oct. 9th Visit Father Frank Sasso, pastor of our sharing parish, St. Thaddeus, captured the essence of Sunday’s 5:00 p.m. liturgy during his homily, with a quote from a young child, “The Lord is my Shepard, and that’s all I need to know”. The sounds and sights of the St. Thaddeus choir and Praise Dancers filled our church with energy and enthusiasm. During the fellowship at the Parish Center, close to 100 guests shared a wonderful meal, served by our young adults preparing for confirmation. We sang happy birthday to Dorothy Mae Thomas, a St. Thaddeus parishioner, and caught up with news of old friends and new. If you missed this liturgy, plan now to attend the Black History Liturgy at the end of February. We’ll save a spot on the bus for you!

Annual Parish Cub Scout Pack 117 Popcorn Sale

Orders and payment can be dropped off at the Parish Center by Sunday October 30th. Please make checks payable to BSA Pack 117. Checks or cash only in sealed envelope. Delivery date is Sunday November 20th. Questions can be directed to Beth

Korenchan at bkorenchan@comcast.net or 630-334-8959.

Thank you for supporting your Parish Cub Scout Pack 117!!! Name: Email Address: Home Address: Phone:

Item Popping Corn 2.5 lbs.

Caramel Corn 11 oz.

Butter Toffee Caramel Corn 20 oz.

Caramel Corn w/Almonds, Cashews & Pecans 26oz

Chocolate Triple Delight Popcorn 20 oz.

18-pack Micro-wave Popcorn Butter Light

18-pack Micro Popcorn Unbelievable Butter

18-pack Micro Popcorn Kettle Corn

White ChocolatePretzels 20 oz.

Cheese Lover’s Collection 2 Cheddar 1 White Cheddar

Sweet & Savory Collection 1 Choc 1 Cheddar 1 Toffee

Popcorn Donation to Military

Total

Price $10 $10 $18 $18 $20 $18 $18 $20 $25 $30 $44 ANY

Qty

Sub-total

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Montini Open House Montini Catholic High School invites 7th and 8th grade students and parents to its annual Open House on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. Information regarding

academics, extra-curricular activities, transportation and financial aid will be provided. Montini's Principal, President, faculty, staff, coaches, current parents and students will be available to answer any questions. Montini Catholic is located at 19W070 16th Street, Lombard IL 60148. Visit www.montini.org or call 630-627-6930 for more information.

Trinity High School Hosts Oktoberfest RIVER FOREST, IL. Trinity High School Parent organization is hosting their second annual Oktoberfest on Friday, October 21st from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.. All are invited to join the Trinity High School community for Germans-style buffet, dinner, music, dancing and raffle in the Sister Michelle Germanson Athletic Facility. The ticket price is $30 dollars per person if purchased by October 12. Cash bar. Parents, alumnae and friends all are welcome. For more information please call Cindy Cronin at 708-453-8343 or email: ccronin@trinityhs.org.

8th Holiday Craft Bazaar The St. Pius X Women’s Club will host their 8th Holiday Craft Bazaar on Sunday, October 23rd, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in their parish hall, located at 43rd and Oak Park Ave., in Stickney. If you are an interested crafter, the tables are $30 each. For more information contact Jeanine at 708-484-2401 (evenings) or jrg422@gmail.com

October Weather Lore A warm October, A cold February.

When leaves fall early, Fall and Winter will be mild;

When leaves fall late, Winter will be severe.

Squirrels gathering nuts in a flurry, Will cause snow to gather in a hurry.

Much rain in October, Much wind in December.

Full Moon in October without frost, No frost 'till November's Full Moon.

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Monday, October 17 10:00 a.m. Christian Meditation 1:00 p.m. Little Rock 2:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 2:30 p.m. Spiritual Journaling 5:00 p.m. Friends of the Orphans Tour Tuesday, October 18 1:00 p.m. Catholicism Series 1:30 p.m. Sr. Josephine’s Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Rosary 3:30 p.m. Brownies 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Series 7:00 p.m. Crossroads Basketball Meeting 7:00 p.m. School Board 7:00 p.m. RCIA Wednesday, October 19 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 3 11:30 a.m. Ladies Bridge 1:00 p.m. Spiritual Advisory Committee 2:00 p.m. Christian Meditation 7:30 p.m. Christian Meditation Thursday, October 20 9:00 a.m. Women’s Club Meeting 9:30 a m Fr Kieran Sunday Scripture Study 2:15 p.m. Market Day Pick up 7:00 p.m. Preschool Dad’s Night 7:30 p.m. Fr Kieran Sunday Scripture Study Friday, October 21 10:00 a.m. Seasons of Hope 7:00 p.m. Catholicism Series Saturday, October 22 7:00 a.m. Christian Meditation Sunday, October 23 9:30 a.m. YC Formation 5:00 p.m. World Youth Day 4:00 p.m. YC Formation

This Week @ SJC

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Mark Your Calendars

To Ensure Your Presence at

The 4th Annual Chicago Bear Extravaganza

Sit Back and Enjoy Your Bears

with other Parish Members Big Screen Television

Unlimited Beverage & Food Provided by the Club

Please note: Kolbe House Prison Ministries has requested our support - (Irish Spring soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc. will be collected at the door)

Also, the Extravaganza will present the opportunity to

submit your Annual Membership Fee of $10.00

Monday, November 7th

6:45 p.m. – Parish Center

Attention All Men of the Parish!

SAVE THE DATE

DANCING WITH THE STARS

SJC 2nd Annual

Father and Daughter Dance FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18

7 – 9 P.M. Dancing * Desserts * Pictures

$50 per Family

Contacts: Michael McGinn at

michaelbmcginn@gmail.com

Carolyn Ferguson at carolynf30@aol.com RSVP by November 11

Hosted by

SJC Youth Catechesis Council

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Ex 22:20-26; Ps 18; 1 Thes 1:5c-10; Mt 22:34-40

Ron Corns, brother of Marie Pusinelli Rose Economou, sister of John Economou

Lillian Hanson, mother of Terry Hanson Edward Kirk, brother of Dorothy Portner

Catherine Maher O’Connor

Eternal Rest Grant unto These, O Lord

Lord Hear Our Prayer

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Pray for our Sick Terry Aversa Eileen Biros

Mary Kathryn Biros Theresa Budzinski James Callahan Vera Caschetta

Bette Clark Justin Donnelly Brandon Dreyer

Scott Garrett Jack Gibbons Kathy Gorski

Patrick Harney Susan Hilger

Owen Hollinger Emily Johanns Jacob M. Joyce

Mary Kachadurian Loucine Kassis Dave Keesling

Jim Kenny Lillian Kopsa DJ Madden

Meredith Mangold Lawrence Martin R. W. McClellan

Linda Meyers Russ Niesen

A.J. Nilles Casey Nilles

Diana Nowrocki Gregory Palaschak

Matthew Pecis Gary Poore

Joan Prescott Kevin Quinlan James Ryan Tom Ryan

Harvey Schaefer Bob Sturenfeldt Norma Sumpay Patrick Synnott

Joyce Szot Reid Timmel

Kathy Treanor Francesca Principe-

Wegner Patricia Wilson

Suzann Woodward Joan Workman

Amy Zavisin

Michael Joseph, son of Timothy and Susan (Atella) Mahoney

Colton William, son of Sam and Brandi (Bialk) Miller

Grant Nicholas, son of Joel and Julianne (Shader) Wilczewski

Greyson Christopher, Son of Joel and Julianne (Shader) Wilczewski

Baptisms

Mass Inten ons

Monday, October 17, St. Igna us of An och 6:30 Purgatorial 7:45 Arlene Bishop; John Majka Tuesday, October 18, St. Luke 6:30 Parishioners 7:45 Dede Campbell; Kevin Gunnin Wednesday, October 19, St. John de Brébeuf 6:30 Franklin Smith; Maria Barr 7:45 Roy Cook; Gloria T. Oechsel Thursday, October 20, St. Paul of the Cross 7:45 Kevin Gunnin; John Santucci Friday, October 21 7:45 James A. Piszczor; Vince & Diane Grant, 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, October 22 8:00 Patrick Healy Roe & Bob Lawinger Wedding Anniversary 5:00 Chester Zientek; Dorothy Budziak Sunday, October 23 Thir eth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 Joseph Scelsi; Jean Costello 9:00 Nick Portner; Michael Sullivan 10:45 George H. Kiefer, Jr.; Patrick F. Healy 12:15 Charles Dybas; Be y Ann Benne 5:00 Miguel Vinaja; Thomas Siragusa Italics—Living

Wedding Banns David D. Marz & Linda M. Pierorazio

"Beauty is one of the rare things that do not lead to

doubt of God." - Jean Anouilh

CHURCH NAME & NUMBER — Saint John of the Cross #9239 ADDRESS — 5005 S. Wolf Road Western Springs, IL 60558 PHONE — 708-246-4404 CONTACT PERSON — Shirley SOFTWARE — Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Windows XP Professional HP Scanjet 6200C PRINTER —HP Laser Jet 6P NUMBER OF PAGES SENT — Cover through 17 SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN — October 16 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS —

Please join us for an All School Open House

October 26th, 9-11:00 a.m. October 27th, 1-3:00 p.m.

Visit our classrooms and learn more about our academic

programs and activities!

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PARISH CENTER: 708-246-4404 SCHOOL: 708-246-4454 YOUTH CATECHESIS: 708-246-6760

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