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2302 W. CHURCH ST. | JOHNSBURG, IL 60051 | (815) 385 Fax (815) 363 2 Welcome to St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg, IL BUSINESS HOURS Gospel meditation Monday & Wednesday: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday & Thursday: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Friday: 8:30am– Noon Be still and know that I am God. Silence is sacred. Silence speaks the language of the soul and is the CLERGY foundation of all life and eternity itself. Silence takes Pastor: Rev. Jacek Junak, CR, EXT. 202 us beyond the limits of our minds and allows us to Deacon: Mr. Jerry Giessinger seek and to love the essence of all love, perfect love, Deacon: Mr. Dave Gillespie and being. In silence, we can be non-verbally present

ER OFFICE to things and to God in ways that words cannot

T PARISH STAFF accomplish. We can discover, encounter, and be pre- Secretary: Annie Muich sent to truths that our minds struggle to conceive and EXT. 203 [email protected] then set aside the boxes we put around things when Business Manager: Kasia Placek comprehending them is challenging. We can know the EXT. 204 [email protected] unknowable and touch eternity when we encounter Religious Ed. Director: Stephanie Eldridge the core silence in our souls. EXT. 201 [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Anna Rose Zakrzewski We can do this even on a noisy street and in the midst EXT. 223 [email protected] of the greatest distraction. Once we have made Music Ministry: Mary Jo Schwontkowski friends with silence, the rambling noise of the world EXT. 1 [email protected] no longer seems to matter, and we can carry a deep forgiving peace within us, even when physical silence ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL cannot be found. We know that we are loved, cared for, sustained, nourished, embraced, and carried. Principal: Mrs. Brenda Baldassano PARISH PASTORAL CEN There is nothing to fear in silence, and I can be pre- 2304 W. Church Street sent to myself in the same way that God is present to Johnsburg, IL 60051 me. I can see myself as God sees me. All of my faults,

weaknesses, imperfections, failings, and sinfulness (815) 385-3959 www.stjohnschool.com melt away in the abundance of God’s mercy. All of the worldly things we see as being important no longer PARISH INFORMATION are. BAPTISMS: Parents must be registered parishioners. Parishioners call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR at (815) 385-1477, It is in silence that all of the barriers that divide us dis- EXT. 202 for information, requirements, and scheduling for appear. There is no more “yours” and “mine” but only baptism preparation classes. the oneness of “ours.” There is no longer a need to

RCIA: Adults seeking baptism and/or entry into the “figure things out,” and we tap into our desire to Catholic Church are invited to participate in the RCIA (Rite simply let things be. Silence is creative and powerful of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program. Please call Fr. and gives us hope. Silence is God’s greatest blessing.

Jacek Junak, CR for more information. God became one with humanity in silence. It allows us

CEMETERY: Please call Annie in the parish office at to be one with all of creation, with the moon and the (815) 385-1477, EXT. 203 to purchase cemetery plots and stars and all of the creatures God has made. The small- niches in columbarium. est particle of creation radiates with beauty. Silence allows us to soar beyond ourselves and connect in MARRIAGES: Please call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR at ways that the mind can only imagine. When all is (815) 385-1477, EXT. 202 for appointment, requirements, quiet, we begin to see that it is only our fear that and a desired wedding date of at least 6 months in advance. keeps us from the Lord. It is our fear that causes us to PRAYER LIST: Please call Anna Rose in the parish office at sink and to fail. We can hear the gentle whisper that (815) 385-1477, EXT. 223 to be placed on the bulletin tells us to reach for God’s hand. We discover that we prayer list. yearn for the salvation and wholeness that only God REGISTRATION: Please call Annie in the parish office can give to us. Be still my soul and be at peace. (815) 385-1477, EXT. 203 to register as a parishioner. August 9, 2020 † Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3 Prayer Requests Mass Intentions Jakey Baldassano Don & Barb Klapperich “One thing only I ask you, that you remember me at the altar of the Lord.” - St. Monica Ted Bierchen Dean & Sandra Lenard Jim Blaney Robert Madsen Saturday, August 8, St. Dominic 4:00 PM † Harold Hunt, Birthday Valerie Brunkhorst Sr. Carol Mecko (Hunt Family) Kyle Buscemi Aaliyah Gilbert-Meyer Noelle Hoeh-Butski Jeanne Monaco Sunday, August 9, 19th Sunday in Ord. Time Carmelita Caifano Dan Oleksa 7:00 AM † Jack Mulholland, Anniversary (Lawrence & Valerie Brixy) Jeannie Caifano Charlotte Paoletti 9:00 AM Parishioners, Friends, & Serenity Carf Kathy Posey Benefactors of St. John the Sabrina Cavanaugh Nancy Roberts Baptist (Fr. Jacek, CR) Mary Chambers Roz Ruiz 11:00 AM † Marcin Placek, Birthday Mike & Sharon Coyle Jerry Schillaci (Placek Family)

John Ferraro Mira Williams Monday, August 10, St. Lawrence Tina Fosnacht John Wolf 8:00 AM † Dr. John Brunkhorst Glenda Fussell Alice Zabawski (Marlene Goetschel) Debbie Glen Diane Zyskowski Patti Hoeh Tuesday, August 11, St. Clare 8:00 AM † John Hiller Michael Jonas Our Beloved (Fr. Jacek & Parish Staff) Jerome Kehl Deceased: Sr. Rosemary Kelley Georgianne Chromczak Wednesday, August 12, St. Jane Frances de Chantal Judy King Robbin Pierce 8:00 AM † Deceased of Holmes & Marulewski Families (Chris Marulewski)

We will keep names on the list for eight weeks, and then remove. Thursday, August 13, Sts. Pontian & Hippolytus If you would like the name of your loved one to be on the list for longer than eight weeks, please call the Parish Office to renew. 8:00 AM † Joseph John Elsey Thank you for your understanding. (Elsey Family)

Weekly Readings - Year A Friday, August 14, St. Maximillian Kolbe 8:00 AM † Tom Majercik Sunday: 1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/Ps 85:9, 10, 11-12, 13-14 (Chuck & Nancy Majercik) [8]/Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33 Monday: 2 Cor 9:6-10/Ps 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9 [5]/Jn Saturday, August 15, Assumption of the 12:24-26 Blessed Virgin Mary Tuesday: Ez 2:8—3:4/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131 4:00 PM † Leonard Nusser, Anniversary [103a]/Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 (Nusser Family) Wednesday: Ez 9:1-7; 10:18-22/Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [4b]/Mt 18:15-20 Sunday, August 16, 20th Sunday in Ord. Time Thursday: Ez 12:1-12/Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62 [cf. 7b]/ 7:00 AM † Arnie Diedrich, Anniversary Mt 18:21—19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, (Christine Marulewski) 5-6 [1c]/Mt 19:3-12 9:00 AM Parishioners, Friends, & Saturday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2/Ps 132:6-7, 9- Benefactors of St. John the 10, 13-14 [8]1 Cor 15:54b-57/Lk 11:27-28. Baptist (Fr. Jacek, CR) Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16 11:00 AM † Joseph & Catherine Kalavas [10bc]/1 Cor 15:20-27/Lk 1:39-56 Anniversary Next Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [4]/Rom 11:13- (Family) 15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 4 St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg, IL St. John the Baptist Religious Education August 9, 2020 † Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5 9 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT ST. by Ellyn von huben “Greater love than this no man hath, that vere in purity, and the red that I should 6. You can acquire relics of St. Maximili- a man lay down his life for his friends.” – become a martyr. I said that I would ac- an. John 15:13 cept them both.” So, yes, St. Maximillian Though St. Maximilian’s body was inciner- That verse certainly comes to mind when- had a normal childhood, but with one tre- ated at Auschwitz, there are first class rel- ever I think of St. Maximilian Kolbe, whose mendous difference that was to define the ics available for veneration. Years before feast we celebrate (August 14). So it’s not course of his life. the saint’s death, a somewhat prescient surprising to read that these were the 2. He always wanted to be a soldier. barber in his community started saving opening words of the papal decree intro- As a student, the young Raymond excelled clippings of Fr. Kolbe’s hair and beard. ducing his . St. Maximilian in what we now call the STEM areas of Parishes may obtain a first class relic for Kolbe was arrested in in February study (science, technology, engineering, public veneration through Niepokalanów. of 1941, and in May sent to the Auschwitz and math). He also had a passionate inter- The community can also accommodate death camp. As prisoner #16670, he even- est in all things military. A childhood requests for second class relics and pro- tually laid down his life for another prison- dream of the priesthood was almost lost vide prayer cards with relics. er on August 14, 1941, at the young age of for this ardent patriot with a soldier’s 7. The prisoner whom St. Maximilian 47. heart, as he had hoped for a military ca- saved attended his canonization. When a prisoner escaped late in July of reer defending his beloved Poland. Com- There was one extraordinary man in that year, ten men from his barracks were plications caused him to abandon these attendance at St. Maximilian’s canoniza- picked to suffer death by starvation as plans and he entered the Franciscan novi- tion: Franciszek Gajowniczek. Though both punishment and deterrent. Fr. Maxi- ate late in 1910 and was ordained in 1918. spared the torture of the starvation bun- milian offered to take the place of one of His still had a soldier’s heart, but now ker, Gajowniczek had still suffered greatly. the men; Franciszek Gajowniczek had let waged a spiritual war. With several friends He was in Auschwitz for over five years out a cry of pain for his family and this a new type of army was founded, the Mili- and his sons did not live to see the day of holy priest volunteered to take his place. tia Immaculatae, an army to convert sin- his release. Those prisoners who had grown so fond of Fr. Kolbe were particular- What followed were weeks of unimagina- ners and bring all to love Mary Immacu- late. ly cruel to Gajowniczek, as they blamed ble horror, as the men suffered the pains him for the loss of their beloved friend and of dehydration and starvation. But this 3. He founded a religious group focused priest. But he received consolation in holy man not only offered to be one of the on evangelization. 1982, in St. Peter’s Square, when the man suffering, he ministered to them as well. By the time he was in his early thirties, Fr. who offered his life for Franciszek’s was After three weeks there were only four Kolbe founded a religious house near War- declared a saint. prisoners left alive. It was on this day in saw, Niepokalanów – the City of the Im- 1941, the day before the Church cele- maculate, from which to expand his evan- 8. There are St. Maximilian pilgrimage brates the Assumption of St. Maximilian’s gelization efforts. Starting with a handful sites, even in America. beloved Mary, the Immaculata, that Fr. of friars, within a decade it grew to house Niepokalanów is still a thriving community. Kolbe and three fellow prisoners were nearly 1,000! He and a handful of his There is even a museum which pilgrims killed with injections of carbolic acid. brothers travelled to Japan, where they visit in large numbers. If you live in the opened another house in Nagasaki. United States and your travels will not By the late 1940’s the cause for Fr. Kolbe’s take you abroad, you can still plan a pil- beatification had begun. He was beatified 4. He was a master of the new media. grimage to the National Shrine of St. Maxi- by Pope Paul VI in 1971 and canonized by Fr. Kolbe was a man of his times and thor- milian Kolbe at Marytown in Libertyville, his fellow Pole, Pope John Paul II in 1982. oughly modern in his evangelization. The Illinois, about thirty miles north of Chica- For those who know little beyond the story friars’ made use of the most modern go. of the horrific and glorious last days of this printing technology and distribution strat- egies for their materials, their arsenal in 9. The pope declared him the patron saint saint, I would like to share nine things you of the twentieth century. should know: the Militia’s spiritual war. They had started a radio station and Fr. Kolbe even had St. Maximillian is the patron saint of fami- 1. Mary appeared to him as a boy. plans for a movie studio. lies, prisoners, journalists, political prison- Baptized as Raymund Kolbe, our saint was ers, drug addicts and the pro-life move- a normal child and the stories of his child- 5. He has a statue at Westminster Abbey. ment. St. John Paul II declared him to be hood don’t have the false patina that Flan- St. Maximilian Kolbe is among twenty “the patron saint of our difficult century.” nery O’Connor said exist in the stories of modern martyrs from across the globe The evils which made the twentieth centu- pious children. Yet there is this one stun- who have been honored with a statue on ry so difficult were not left behind as we ning exception. One night in Kolbe’s child- the façade of Westminster Abbey. This moved into the twenty-first century. hood, Our Lady appeared to him in a priest who had no greater love than to lay down his life can be seen above the west Let us continue to call upon the interces- dream holding a white crown and a red sion of this saint and continue to come to crown. He later related, “She asked if I was door of the abbey, along with Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Jesus through his mother, Mary, the Im- willing to accept either of these crowns. maculata. The white one meant that I should perse- seventeen others. https://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/9-things-to-know-about-st-maximilian-kolbe/4426/ 6 St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg, IL

SOCIAL MORALITY

Question: What are the principles that guide decision-making and social morality?

Answer: There are seven principals of Catholic social teaching that guide our sense of social morality. These seven key points are the hallmarks of a just society, moral laws, and good leadership. They help shape our social “conscience” and lead us to choose those things that characterize social justice. They are 1) respect for the life and dignity of the human person; 2) call to family, community, and participation; 3) rights and responsibilities; 4) a preferential option for the poor; 5) the dignity of work and the rights of workers; 6) solidarity; and 7) care for God's creation.

Catholic social teaching has had a great influence in our history and continues to guide us well. We must value every person in all walks of life, but especially those who are weak, vulnerable, and least able to defend themselves. We cannot justify the ends with the means, so no life can ever be sacrificed for the sake of another. The basic necessities of life cannot be denied someone: food, shelter, clothing, and medical care. We can and must find ways to put into practice the Gospel values we preach and proclaim, so that all people can know and experience God’s love for them. That might be the greatest principle of all! August 9, 2020 † Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5

The Sanctuary Lamp is burning

August 9th—22nd

in Loving Memory of

Russell Kipkowski

May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ True Presence in the The Parish Office is open with Sanctuary welcome him into new COVID summer hours. eternal peace.

Mon: 8:30 am—2:30 pm Tues: 12:00 pm—6:00 pm Wed: 8:30 am—2:30 pm Thurs: 12:00 pm—6:00 pm Fri: 8:30 am—12:00 pm

Please respect all social distancing guidelines when visiting the Parish Office. Masks are required for the safety of our staff and those we serve. Thank you for your cooperation!

BEING HUMAN IS TO DOUBT

Humans doubt. It’s what we do. We doubt ourselves Much of our doubt comes about because of a lack of and we doubt others. trust in God. We place our trust in material things, wealth, or imperfect people instead of the One who is Before any of us say anything about Peter’s doubting worthy of our trust 100 percent of the time. Our stew- the words of Jesus that told him he could get out of his ardship is often hampered by our doubt that God will boat and walk on water, we need to get real with our- provide all that we need. If I give more, I may not have selves: How would I respond in the same situation? I enough to survive! When we place all our trust in God, remember when I was child taking swimming lessons. not only do we find that we have been given all we One day I simply tightened up my muscles and sank. need – our doubt that cause us to sink in the pool of The lifeguard pulled me up and asked what happened. life fades away. We don’t suddenly become perfect in I said I did not know. The truth is that I was sinking un- our trust, and there will be times when we find our- der the weight of my own doubt. I did not believe I selves with concerns again. However, it is in those mo- could do what clearly, I was told I could. That was only ments we find that He is still there, speaking the words in five feet of water in a pool! Now that I’m older, I can we need to hear: “Take courage, it is I; do not be look back and laugh. But an adult, the swimming pool afraid.” is life, and I would be lying if I said that there are no longer times I find myself sinking due to new doubts. —Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS 8 St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg, IL Ministry News & Events

Please visit our parish website home page for information on the reopening of St. John’s for public mass as well as information on how to sign up for Mass times.

stjohnsjohnsburg.org

St. John the Baptist is in great need of volunteers to help before and after weekend masses! We are look- ing for healthy individuals under the age of 65 who are not considered "at risk" to support:

 Sanitizing the church before and after liturgical service

 Receiving parishioners, welcom- ing, and explaining new guide- lines as they enter the church

 Helping direct people to maintain social distancing and the safety our fellow parishioners.

If you are interested in helping as a part of our Response Team please send your contact info (name, email, cell phone) to:

[email protected]

or call the parish office at:

(815) 385- 1477

Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you! August 9, 2020 † Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend

Are you getting bored with Don’t take a summer vacation from your marriage, bring staying home? it into your marriage. Time with your spouse on a World- wide Marriage Encounter weekend is an investment that st will pay dividends. It is a weekend for married couples to 1 Way Life Center is currently looking for get away from job, computers, children, chores and volunteers. The work varies. You may meet phones – and focus on each other and God’s plan for your with clients, do office tasks, process clothing marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming donations, and more. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week- ends :

We are adhering to COVID guidelines. We are a September 11-13 in Geneva, IL safe and friendly environment. If you think you

might be interested in volunteering, please call October 16-18 in Brookfield, WI

(815) 385 -2999 and leave a message for Helen. November 13-15 in Rockford, IL

Early registration is highly recommended. For

more information visit our website at:

alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

Para un fin de semana en español por favor llamen a Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250.

This spring and summer have been a time of great uncertainty for many fam- ilies in our community, state and country. Even as some businesses begin to reopen more fully, reductions in force and layoffs continue to be common. The financial impact of reduced income and fewer job opportunities is signif- icant in our area. As families struggle to pay their bills, many end up food- poor, unable to provide nourishing meals for their family. St. Vincent de Paul assists and financially supports food box distributions through the Illinois Food Bank and by distributing bags of food and Aldi's gift certificates through their Vincentians' outreach. Your support of the parish Poor Box ensures that SVdP can continue to assist our neighbors in need. In addition, donations of laundry detergent are greatly appreciated.

"She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy." Proverbs 31:20 10 St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg, IL Ministry news & events Until further notice, many church, school, ministry events and meetings have been cancelled or postponed.

For up-to-date Parish information and announcements, please visit the St. John the Baptist Church website at

stjohnsjohnsburg.org

or download the free MyParish App on your Smart Phone and enter “60051” or “St. John the Baptist” under Find a Parish.

Church Finances Stewardship OF TREASURE Leaf It to a Kid Online Contributions……….…..………….….$ 755.00 While visiting his grandparents, a small boy opened the big family Bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the Diocesan stewardship 2020 old pages. Suddenly, something fell out. He picked it up 2020 Diocesan Stewardship Goal _ _ $74,260.00 and found that it was an old leaf that had been pressed Pledged to Date …..…….………………..……..$ 30,785.00 flat between the pages. Paid to Date .…………...………………..……….$ 24,476.00 “Grandma, look what I found,” he called out. Difference between goal and payments $ 49,784.00

“What have you got there, dear?” she asked.

With astonishment in his voice, the boy answered, “I think For pledging & payment: it’s Adam’s underwear!” www.rockforddiocese.org/donate

What Next? See if your employer participates in a God was talking to one of his angels and said, “Do you “Matching Gift Program” to double your gift. know what I have just done? I’ve just created a 24-hour period of alternating light and darkness on Earth. Isn’t that Please remember St. John’s in your will. great?” Thank you for your generous giving! The angel said, “Yes, but what will you do now?”

God said, “I think I’ll call it a day.”

A Morning Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, So far today, I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped or lost my temper. I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, or self-centered. I’m really happy about that so far. But in a few minutes I’m going to be getting out of bed and then I’m going to need a lot of help. Thank you! Amen.