SAINTSAINT ISAACISAAC JOGUESJOGUES PARISHPARISH 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714 ♦ 847.967.1060 ♦ Fax: 847.967.1070 ♦ Website: http://sij-parish.com

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“NOTHING BUT YOU, LORD!” concerning the Sacrament of my Body. What would you have as a reward?” Thomas respond- Carrying the Sacred Everywhere ed, “Nil nisi te”—”Nothing but You, Lord!”

The story, even if it is a pious legend, teaches us profound significance of Corpus Christi. A 13th century Belgian nun, St. Juliana of Mt. Cornillon, had a vision of the moon, partly darkened. She interpreted it as a sign that an important feast missing from the Liturgical Calendar. Why was the feast important?

1. Heresies were rampant and faith had grown

cold.

2. Those who were faithful could gain greater

strength and vigor through a feast that empha-

sized devotion and virtue.

3. Reparation for sacrilege and impiety would I will never forget June 8, 1969. It was the Solemni- result from sincere adoration of the Divine ty of Corpus Christi. As a newly ordained deacon, Majesty. I was still at St. Juliana, my home parish. The cele- 4. It was God’s Will that this feast be observed. brant of the Mass was Fr. Philip T. Weller, a re-

nowned Liturgist and translator of The Roman Rit- In the pontificates of Urban IV, Martin V and Eu- ual. Not only did that make me nervous, but it was gene IV, the Mass and procession, as we know it, also my debut as a preacher! My homily was care- were gradually accepted by the Universal Church. fully typed and even more carefully researched. I

read it word for word, rarely looking up at the sea of The Festival of Corpus Christi has a central fo- faces before me. When I asked about my homily, cus-the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. It is Fr. Weller smiled and wryly commented: “You cov- a presence, a “revelation,” not only for faithful ered everything.” Even then I recognized a “left- Catholics, but for the whole world. We honor Our handed” compliment. When we try to “cover every- Eucharistic Lord in a public way. The Procession thing,” sometimes we miss the heart of the matter. is a sign that religious practice cannot be “locked Perhaps it was after my preaching debut that the dif- in” or confined to a building no matter how beau- ference between a pulpit and podium became clearer tiful. The Solemnity celebrates the sacred every- to me. Preaching and teaching are similar, but there where...in city and country, in cloister and market- can be a world of difference between proclaiming place! The Eucharist has been called “the Gift of and explaining the Word. God for the People of God.” The Eucharist is a dynamic presence to be welcomed, cherished and Corpus Christi always reminds me to prepare my shared. May this Solemnity challenge our minds homily with a little humility and prayer. Read com- to deeper faith and our hearts greater of God mentaries, but listen to the Holy Spirit! One of my and neighbor. favorite stories about St. Thomas Aquinas, who composed the Liturgical propers for Corpus Chris- ti, has him kneeling before the crucifix. He had just -Fr. Luczak completed a long reflection on the Eucharist in the Summa Theologiae. Not certain of his treatment, he placed the text before the crucifix. He prayed earnestly. It is said that he heard a voice from the figure on the cross say: “you have written well

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All are invited to the St. Isaac Jogues Parish Pastoral Council Annual Report on Altar Flowers Sunday, June 29th.

“In Thanksgiving” The meeting will begin after the Noon Mass until 3PM in the Holy Family Room. Presentations will include highlights of the The Zacharia Family past year and a look to the future from the Parish Pastoral Council, Commissions & Finance, and “To Teach Who Christ is” Stewardship campaign.

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION

The Corpus Christi Procession begins at the end of the Noon Mass TODAY! Scripture readings, hymns and prayers will be offered in Polish, Malayalam, Spanish and Tagalog. We extend a special welcome to members of our Sharing Parish, Maternity BVM and St. Mary’s Knanaya Church in Morton Grove, who will be joining us for the procession. Our First Communicants, the Fil-Am Group and Polish representa- tives will have a special part in the celebration as well.

Weather permitting, we will process outside to four altars that will be set up around the property (one fac- ing each direction). If you are coming back for the procession please remember that the back road gate will be closed at 12:15 p.m. Parking will also be available at Colonial Funeral Home. If you do not plan to stay for the procession you may want to park over there. Once the procession begins, you will not be able to move your car from our parking lot until the procession has safely moved to the first altar. Ushers will be in the parking lot to facilitate movement. Please follow their direction. If the weather does not cooperate we will have the procession inside with the altars set up in the Holy Family Room and the school. Lunch will follow the event no matter where it is held.

$800,000 $700,000 $600,000 With the generosity of 265 donors, we’ve collected over $72,000 and $500,000 received over $413,000 in pledges!

$400,000 We’re half way to our goal - and with your help WE CAN make that goal. Help us fix the roof, replace the flooring and improve lighting in the church. It’s ! Drop your pledge in the collection basket or at the rectory. Page Four The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 2014 WHO WROTE THAT?

Come share a wonderful afternoon of with some of Chicago’s best cabaret singers, who also hap- pen to be friends of the great per- former, our friend and parishioner, Buddy Charles Gries! The Sixth Annual Buddy Gries Memorial Concert to benefit our parish will be held on Sunday, July 13th, 3:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. Tickets are $20. “Who Wrote That?” will feature songs (some you know and some that will be new to you) from four writers every singer and musician knows and many audience members don’t – Harry Warren, Jimmy Van Heusen, Frank Loesser and Johnny Mercer. Tickets will be on sale in the Holy Family Room next weekend June 28 - 29 and at the door beginning at 2 p.m. the day of the show. They are also availa- ble now at the Rectory and the RE Office. It’s a great time and it all benefits our parish thanks to the generosity of some of Buddy’s friends!

AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT…

On July 1st Deacon Rod Ranola will transfer to St. Cornelius Parish in Chicago and work with Fr. Dan Fal- lon, former Associate Pastor of St. Isaac Jogues Parish, to serve the people. Deacon Rod was ordained in May of 2001 and has served our parish with faithfulness, enthusiasm and a great love for the Lord and our Blessed Mother. While this has moved quickly, this is a request he has been praying about for about a year. We give thanks to God for the dedicated ministry Deacon Rod has given to us and shared with us.

The Archdiocesan policy is that every deacon is obliged to discern a possible move to another parish after at least 10 years of service at his home parish and he is 60 years old or younger and there is another deacon still serving in the parish. Should a need arise in another parish, and if the deacon is willing and agrees to it, a transfer takes place.

Deacon Rod will say a few words at each of the Masses next weekend, June 28-29. On Sunday, July 20th, he will assist at the Noon Mass and then we will host an Appreciation Reception for Deacon Rod in the Holy Family Room until 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come and to thank Deacon Rod and to wish him well in this new time of his diaconate ministry (he is remaining a member of our parish). Please pray for him, the people of St. Cornelius and for our parish during this time of transition.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION AMEN

Ordinary Time beckons, and so on this Sunday we Take a look around the walls of your church. surrender the last glimmers of paschal joy as we cele- Even if it’s only a year or two old, the word “Amen” brate the renewal of our life around the table of the has resounded off those walls countless times at the Eucharist. This feast reminds us that the goal of the conclusion of the Eucharistic Prayer and as the faith- catechumen’s journey through Lent is not the baptis- ful have come forward to receive the Body and mal font at Easter, but rather the experience of Pente- Blood of Christ. Today’s feast is about those cost. It is all about life lived in the Spirit’s embrace in “Amens” offered in faith, offered in times of trouble relationship to the Body of Christ, which is found both or doubt, spoken in joy, spoken mindlessly, but all “on the table” and “at the table.” given to God in a multitude of ways. It is our very The season of confirmation is also drawing to a lives that lie behind our “Amens” and are touched close, and this feast serves as a reminder that this sac- by the presence of Christ, the presence we celebrate rament, a solemn sending from font to table, is keyed today. More importantly, we celebrate the love of to renewed vigor. Confirmation has sometimes been Christ for us shown in the sacrifice on Calvary and sadly misunderstood as a kind of graduation from reli- that he continues to give to us in every celebration gious formation, but it is nothing of the sort. It is about of the Eucharist. What can we do but rejoice in that being led by the Lord Jesus to the place where the great love, and then go out into the world and live Spirit flourishes, and where the gifts of the Spirit are that love in sacrificing for others? most easily detectable. After next week we will re- Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. sume our consideration of the sacrament of confirma- tion, its rich and somewhat tangled history, its chal- lenging theology, and its changing celebration. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. ALTAR FLOWERS CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE

Parishioners are invited to decorate the altar with flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. There can be two arrangements each week. Your name Adults interested in being and intenƟon is listed in the BulleƟn. The cost of a baptized, received into the flower arrangement is $50. Altar flowers will be Catholic Church or completing available from the weekend of June 15th through their Catholic Sacraments Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. Dates fill up of Eucharist and Confirmation quickly, so please book in advance by calling the are invited to call Dee Stanton, rectory at 847-967-1060.

847/966-1180 for more info.

TOGETHER WE PRAY FOR ALL VETERANS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRE- FIGHTERS, PARAMEDICS, AND THOSE CURRENTLY SERVING IN THE MILITARY, ESPECIALLY THESE FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS…

United States Air Force Mason Janzen, Breanna Dexter United States Army Gale Renner United States Marines Aisha Fernando, Lance Renner, Gian Patrick Reyes United States Navy William B. Dexter, Timothy Kelly Illinois National Guard Nathaniel Janzen Iowa National Guard Christopher Dexter

To add a name to this prayer list, please contact the RE Office with their name and branch of military service, 847/966-1180 or [email protected]. Thank you!

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SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: The Most Holy Body and Blood of Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Christ Mt 7:1-5 Monday: Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Tuesday: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Friday: The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Saturday: The Immaculate Heart of the Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Blessed Virgin Mary; St. Irenaeus Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Ps 119:33-37, 40; Ramadan (Islamic observance) Mt 7:15-20 begins Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Dt 7:6-11; Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10; 1 Jn 4:7-16; Mt 11:25-30 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20-21; Mt 8:15-17 or, for the Memorial of the Immaculate Heart, Is 61:9-11; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 19:2-5; Gal 1:11-20; Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34:2-9; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Never forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of slavery (Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a). Psalm — Praise the Lord, Jerusalem (Psalm 147). Second Reading — Because the loaf of bread is one, we who partake of it, though we are many, are one body (1 Corinthians 10:16-17). Gospel — Jesus said, “I am the living bread; whoever eats this bread will live forever” (John 6:51-58). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Page Seven The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 2014

Rejoice, Ye Ringers!

The music ministry would like to invite our young mu- Announcement sicians to form a youth bell choir. Each ringer is as- signed bells and together they form a piano keyboard. Basic music reading skills are needed, so band, piano students and anyone who reads music, come on out. The Filipino-American parishioners of SIJ Advanced skills are not required. Once you put on invite everyone to a “Morning of Reflec- your gloves and pick up your bells, you'll be hooked. tion: Joy of the Gospel,” to be led by Fr. Kids must be at least in fourth grade. Older students Pio Estepa, SDV, on June 28, Saturday, will flex their muscles to play the larger bells. Rehears- from 8:00-11:30 AM. Mass is at 8:00 AM als will be on Mondays from 5:30pm unƟl 6:45pm. Our in church. In the HFR are brunch, after first rehearsal is June 23 in the choir loŌ. mass; and the sessions/discussions are Come and ring! from 9:00 – 11:30 AM. All are wel- come. The brunch and sessions are free of charge. Free-will donation is wel- come. From 2003 to 2006 Fr. Estepa served as secretary general of the Socie- ty of the Divine Word, and from 2006 to 2012 as its mission secretary. He is cur- rently a member of Anthropos Interna- tional and consultant of the Pontifical Commission for Culture. Page Eight The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 22, 2014

SUPPORT THE TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS Religious Education CAMPAIGN WITH YOUR PLEDGE Registration for the 2014-2015 RE Program for Kinder- We are at the halfway point of our goal of $825,000! garten through Confirmation Year II (Gr. 8 and older) Every sacrificial gift will help us to fulfill needs out- continues! Families are strongly encouraged to have their lined in our parish case – building repairs and im- children come each year as no one year suffices in provid- provements, tuition scholarships and ministry to our ing what is important for a strong faith foundation. Stu- seniors and the Archdiocese to fulfill needs in their dents preparing for sacraments must attend for the two im- case so that our parish, all parishes and Catholic mediate years prior to receiving each sacrament. If families schools continue to teach who Christ is now and in have children with special needs or who have not received the future. their sacraments, we would be happy to meet with you and Information packets and pledge cards for the To discuss options. There is a tuition, book fees and sacrament Teach Who Christ Is Campaign are available in the fees (as applicable). Families with financial concerns are Holy Family Room after Mass. If you have questions, encouraged to talk with us as no child is denied reli- please feel free to leave a message for the campaign gious education because of finances. All are welcome! chairman, Deacon Paul Stanton, at 847/967-1060. All are encouraged to complete this important task Please prayerfully consider how you will participate now! in this important campaign and support our work to teach who Christ is. Thank you! The Kindergarten class meets on Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. All other classes meet on Mondays, 6:45-8:00 p.m. We begin in late August and finish in mid-May. An Initia- tion Class is also provided for older children who have not yet received their First Reconciliation or First Communion.

Please contact Dolores Stanton, Director of Religious Education, 847/966-1180 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns you may have. We look forward to the opportunity to help all families raise their children in our Catholic faith! Mass and Healing Service Thursday, July 10, 2014

St. Peter’s Church 8116 Niles Center Road Skokie, IL (Parking 1/2 block north of St. Peter’s Church) Celebrant: Fr. Bob Sears Sponsored by: Light-of-the-Risen-Christ Prayer Group Beginning at 7:15 p.m. with songs of praise & worship. Prayer teams available for any individual seeking additional intercession after mass & Fr. Sears personal/individual blessing of each attendee. For more information contact Kevin Patterson (847) 724-1218 or Jack Stoelinga (847) 486-0663

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FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM

Beginning today through July 4 the Archdiocese of Chicago will join dioceses across the country for the ob- servance of the 2014 Fortnight for Freedom. This year’s focus will be on the freedom to serve the poor and vulnerable in accord with human dignity and the Church’s teaching. During this two week period there is prayer, study and action to address many current challenges to religious liberty.

Our parish schedule of events will include:

June 24: Movie -- Romero, 7 p.m., HFR. A compelling and deeply moving look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador, who made the ultimate sacrifice in a passionate stand against social injustice and oppression in his country. The film chronicles the transformation of Romero from an apolitical complacent priest to a committed leader of the Salvadoran people who was assassinated in 1980 at the hands of the military junta. June 25: Special Fortnight for Freedom Mass, 11:40 a.m. at St. Peter’s in the Loop, followed by a Eucharistic Procession to Federal Plaza. Sponsored by Pro-Life Action League, Office for Peace and Justice and Respect Life Office. June 26: Holy Hour & Benediction, 7 p.m. in church June 27: Patriotic Rosary, 7 p.m. in church June 28-29: Prayer at Masses June 30: Discussion, 7 p.m., HFR. Topic to be announced. July 1: Movie – For Greater Glory, 7 p.m., HFR. We were unable to see this film last year due to heavy rains and flooding. Starring Andy Garcia and Eva Longoria For Greater Glory tells the true story of the 1920 Cristero War – the daring people’s revolt in Mexico because of religious persecution. July 3: Holy Hour & Benediction, 7 p.m. in church. July 4: Patriotic Rosary, 8 a.m. followed by 9 a.m. Independence Day Mass. Please note there will not be First Friday devotions that evening.

The call of the Gospel reminds us that responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation in the political life is a moral obligation. This obligation is rooted in our baptismal commitment to follow Jesus Christ and to bear Christian witness in all we do. We encourage you to participate in as much of the fortnight as possi- ble!

PRO-LIFE EVENT: Can You Hold a Sign for One Hour?

The Pro-Life Action League invites you to the “Face the Truth” Tour, a yearly pro-life public edu- cation initiative that reaches tens of thousands of people about the reality of abortion. From July 11-19 the pro-life volunteers will hold signs at major intersections throughout Chicago and suburb areas, depicting the beauty of life in the womb as well as the horrible injustice done to the unborn victims of abortion. The “Face the Truth” Tour changes hearts and minds, guides post-abortive women and men to healing and peace and saves babies from abortion. For more information about this powerful pro-life campaign, including the Tour schedule, visit ProLifeAction.org or call Barbara at 847/ 710-2233.

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Sunday, June 22nd Liturgy Next Weekend 7:30 a.m. Piotr & Maria Teperowicz Irmgrad Kane June 28-29 Celebrant 9:00 a.m. Suzanne Saurel Confession Fr. Luczak 10:30 a.m. Patricia Hildebrandt For the Living & Deceased Members of SIJ 5:00 p.m. Fr. Janas 12:00 p.m. Robert & Virginia Luczak 7:30 a.m. Fr. Kennedy Monday, June 23rd 9:00 a.m. Fr. Kennedy 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society Cy Dolan 10:30 a.m. Fr. Luczak/Deacon Paul

12:00 p.m. Fr. Janas Tuesday, June 24th Baptisms Deacon Rod 8:00 a.m. Shirley Klein 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 25th 8:00 a.m. Special Intention-Emma Ranola Family Altar Servers June 28-29 Thursday, June 26th 5:00 p.m. Khayla Santiago 8:00 a.m. Christine Uba Alexandra Wais Christopher Wais Friday, June 27th 7:30 a.m. Ged Vallo 8:00 a.m. Marguerite Smoczynski, Robert Tara Vallo Brzozowski, Alfred Brzozowski, Thomas Striblen Edwin Brzozowski 9:00 a.m. Imani Garner Saturday, June 28th Dennis George Diann George 8:00 a.m. Communion Service - No intentions 5:00 p.m. For the Living & Deceased Members of SIJ 10:30 a.m. Christina Jimmychan Joseph & Mary Jagiello Jude Jimmychan Joanne Areno Sunday, June 29th 7:30 a.m. Joseph Godlewski 12:00 p.m. Mark Mangurali 9:00 a.m. Mario Allegretti & Stella Lavalle Lawson Mathew Marguerite Smoczynski, Cy Dolan Mark Malitz Christine Uba 10:30 a.m. Martha Lucia 12:00 p.m. Irene Szlenk

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PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six months prior to setting the wedding date with an addi-

tional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The PASTORAL STAFF: following wedding times can be scheduled: Lori Herbert, Business Manager Friday at 5:00 p.m.; Dolores Stanton, Director of Religious Education Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Lisa Hall, Music Director Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only)

DEACON COMMUNITY: Sacrament of Baptism: Second and fourth Sunday of Deacon & Mrs. Robert C. O’Keefe each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Session Deacon Rod Ranola must be completed before Baptism. Contact the Parish Deacon & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton Office as soon as possible for details.

WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDERS: Rev. Ron Kalas Parish Office Website: http://sij-parish.com Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M. 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL. 60714...... 967-1060 Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Marlene Garber (A/R, Calendar Coordinator) Jennifer Lande (A/P, Bulletin Editor) Eucharistic Celebrations: Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Religious Education...... 966-1180 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Renata Jaroslawski (Staff Secretary) Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM Ministry Center...... 965-6911

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Parish School: Saturday, 11:00 - 12:00 Noon or anytime by request. St. John Brebeuf School...... 966-3266

PrayPray JIMMY RANCICH for…for… PARKER AHNE BERNARD KENNEDY, SR.

ALEXIS BARGA JENNIFER FASANO LINDSAY SIMMONS ESTHER TURNER MARY ANN CASTAGNA MARGE VASILE ROSE IYORAH

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