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

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

MAY 25, 2014

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OF HUMOR AND HOLINESS: theology, he broke away from his academic isolation. He preached on street corners and in marketplaces! His magnetic personality attracted attention, at first, and then scores of converts. His confessor advised him to start a lay to minister to pilgrims and to spread the Forty Hours devotion. With the encouragement of his confessor, he was also or- dained a priest in 1551.

St. Philip Neri had a remarkable charism. Not only did he attract converts, but other priests to aid him in his increasingly popular ministry. Some of these priests would be part of a community of priests who would be known as “Oratorians.” St. Philip founded the Oratorians in 1564. They were formally ap- proved in 1575 by Pope St. Gregory XIII. The pope gave the new group a rundown Church, Santa Maria in Vallicella. It was later demolished. A new St. Philip Neri Church, known as the Chiesa Nuova, was built and became the center of the Oratorian ministry.

Heaven has been described as a banquet. If that St. Philip’s approach to ministry was creatively inno- celestial feast is, in any way, like other banquets, I vative. A regular feature of the “Oratory” was a dai- want to be seated next to St. Philip Neri. I have ac- ly afternoon service of four informal talks with ver- tually said that from the pulpit! Why St. Philip Neri? nacular hymns and prayers. The great polyphonic Serious hagiographers may stress his ecstasies and composer, Palestrina, was a follower of St. Philip visions, his miracles and ability to “read minds.” Neri and wrote music for the services. The clergy But, Philip Neri, the founder of the Congregation of and both had important roles - something con- the Oratory and confidant of popes, cardinals, kings troversial at that time. as well as commoners, is best loved and remem- bered for his sense of humor. While humor is not But let us return to the humor of St. Philip. He had expected in a holy person, wasn’t it St. Teresa of a mischievous way of deflating overinflated egos. He Avila (a contemporary of St. Philip) who said: “God often did so with a joke. St. Philip loved jokes. He save us from sullen saints”? once shaved off half his beard to make a point. He had a small dog that once belonged to a cardinal. St. Philip Neri lived from 1515-1595. He was a “post The doge either followed him home of was “filched” -Renaissance man” - - not only brilliant and gifted in by Philip. Whenever some pompous young noble- a variety of ways, but charming. A Florentine, by man imposed on Philip for counsel, Philip would give birth, he spent most of his life in Rome. The Rome him something important to do - - walk the dog! he discovered was the same Rome that had so an- gered and scandalized a pious pilgrim named Martin I don’t think anyone ever paid tribute to St. Philip Luther. Corruption and worldliness were only part of Neri better than poet Phyllis McGinley. Her “life” the Roman malaise. Those who hadn’t given up on best describes why I would like to meet him at the the Church were bored by it. There, amid the spir- Heavenly Banquet. itual “ruins of Rome,” a young Philip Neri began a great apostolate. As a child he had been called When Philip Neri walked abroad “Philip the Good.” After a mystical experience, he Beside the Tiber, praising God, embarked on his path to real holiness. First, he They say he was attended home tutored the sons of a wealthy Florentine and lived as By half the younger set of Rome. a virtual recluse. After studying philosophy and

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Knight, novice, scholar, boisterous boy GRADUATES’ BLESSING They followed after him with joy. To nurse his poor and break his bread Lots of graduations are being held now and into the And hear the funny things he said. first couple weeks of June. Next weekend we invite all our graduates (from Kindergarten and up) to be at

Mass where they will be given acknowledgement For Philip Neri (by his birth and blessing. A Florentine) believed in mirth Congratulations to our graduates and their families! Holding that virtue took no harm Which went with laughter arm-in-arm.

PENTECOST/CELEBRATION WEEKEND Two books he read with most affection - - The Gospels and a joke collection; The great Solemnity of Pentecost will be celebrated the And sang hosannas set to fiddles weekend of June 7 – 8. We will gather as a community And fed the sick on soup and riddles. of faith to give thanks for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit into our lives and the life of the Church. At the 9 So when the grave rebuke the merry, a.m. we will reflect our rich diversity with peti- Let them remember Philip Neri tions prayed in various languages. The assembly is wel- (Fifteen-fifteen to ninety-five), come to come dressed in traditional clothes of their her- Who was the merriest man alive, itage or to wear colors of their heritage at all the Mass- Then, dying at eighty or a bit, es. During the Masses we will also announce how much Became a saint by Holy Wit. has been pledged to date for the To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign.

-Fr. Luczak After all Masses we will celebrate the Church and our parish with cake and beverages. People who have not had a chance to register as parishioners of St. Isaac The Feast of St. Philip Neri is May 26 Jogues will have an opportunity to do so. We will also have a table full of information about our many parish ministries and organizations. Come and learn all that SPECIAL THANKS we have to offer and see if there is a way you might TO THE MEN’S CLUB FOR THEIR share your gifts from the Holy Spirit in service to our GENEROUS $1000 DONATION TO community and beyond! We look forward to having ST. ISAAC JOGUES! you with us!

$800,000 $700,000 $600,000 Already 170 donors, over $50,000 $500,000 collected and almost $300,000 in $400,000 pledges! If you haven’t completed your pledge card, there’s still time! Cards & $300,000 envelopes are available in the Holy Family $200,000 Room. Just drop your pledge in the $100,000 collection basket or at the rectory. Page Four Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014

RE NEWS •Families who have a tuition balance or sacrament fee for the current RE year (2013-2014) are asked to make payment by this Friday, May 30th. If you have a financial concern, please call the RE Office, 847/966-1180, by Friday to discuss options. No one is denied religious education due to financial difficulties. Thank you!

•Registration for the 2014-2015 RE Program for Kindergarten through Confirmation Year II (Gr. 8 and older) has begun! Families are strongly encouraged to have their children come each year as no one year suffices in providing what is important for a strong faith foundation. Students preparing for sacraments must attend for the two immediate years prior to receiving each sacra- ment. If families have children with special needs or who have not received their sacraments, we would be happy to meet with you and discuss options. There is a tuition, book fees and sacrament fees (as applicable). Families with financial concerns are en- couraged to talk with us as no child is denied religious education because of finances. All are welcome!

•Families currently in the RE Program should register by June 15. Forms were mailed but can also be picked up at the RE Of- fice. After that date you are still welcome but there will be a $25 late fee. Don’t put off this important task!

•New families are welcome to register now as well. There is a family form, and a form for each child, to fill out. We also ask that you bring a letter/report from the RE Program or Catholic School they attended before coming to our parish, as well as a copy of each child’s baptismal certificate (and other sacrament dates as applicable).

•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 Initiation 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!

MINISTRY OF CARE READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; The Ministry of Care Dinner and Meeting is this Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. If Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 you have not yet given your RSVP, please call Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; the RE Office by Tuesday. Even if you are una- Jn 16:12-15 ble to attend, we ask you to contact us to check Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23; in about your ministry. Thank you! Mt 28:16-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 TEEN GROUP Friday: Acts 18:9-18; Ps 47:2-7; Jn 16:20-23 Saturday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4- •The Teen Group will meet on Sunday, June 8th to 6; Lk 1:39-56 make some plans for summer including service Sunday: Acts 1:12-14; Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8; 1 Pt 4:13-16; activities, social events, and discussion. All teens Jn 17:1-11a; or (for Ascension) are invited. Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17- 23; Mt 28:16-20 •All teens are invited for a “Confirmation, Graduation and Hooray For Summer” barbeque on Saturday, June 21st, at 6 p.m. It will either be at MEMORIAL DAY the church or at the Stanton home.

•The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 8 a.m. on Monday. •The Memorial Day Mass will be at 9 a.m. LITURGY BOARD •All Parish Offices are closed for the holiday. The Liturgy Board will meet on Tuesday, May 27th, 7:30 p.m. in the RE Office.

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FIRST FRIDAY

On First Friday Adoration and devotions dedicated to the Most of Jesus and the Immaculate

Heart of Mary for the healing and guidance of our na-

tion will take place in the Church from 7-10 p.m. The evening will include exposition of the Blessed Sacra- ment, praying the Patriotic Rosary, the Litany of the Anthony Maki Saints, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and all the mysteries of the Rosary. We will conclude with Benediction. & Please offer the gift of your prayer for an hour or two or whatever your time allows. Allison Chung

May 31, 2014

FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PRESENTS…

Clare and Francis on two Friday evenings, June 13 and 20, beginning at 7 p.m. More info next week!

ALTAR FLOWERS CAN BE Log in to A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE givecentral.org and Parishioners are invited to decorate the altar with register today! flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. There can be two arrangements each week. Your name and intenƟon is listed in the BulleƟn. The cost of a flower arrangement is $50. Altar flowers will be available from the weekend of June 15th through Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. Dates fill up quickly, so please book in advance by calling the rectory at 847-967-1060.

Give Central is available

for your To Teach Who Christ Is donations!

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Loving God, hold all who serve and protect our country in your hands. Bless them and their loved ones. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

• 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

If you have a loved one or friend whom you would like our parish community to pray for as they serve our country, please contact the RE Office, 847/966-1180 or [email protected] with their name and branch of military service to the RE Office. Thank you!

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All are invited to the St. Isaac Jogues JUNE 1 CHICAGO-WIDE ECUMENICAL Parish Pastoral Council PRAYER SERVICE Annual Report on Sunday, June 29th. Next Sunday, June 1st, St. Isaac Jogues Parish has the wonderful opportunity to join with other Catholics The meeting will begin after the Noon and Christians in the Chicago area at the 14th Annual Mass until 3PM in the Holy Family Room. Presentations Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity. will include highlights of the past year and a look to the There will be refreshments and conversation at 4 p.m. future from the Parish Pastoral Council, Commissions & followed by the service at 5 p.m. It will be held at the Finance, and “To Teach Who Christ is” Stewardship United Methodist Church Chicago Temple, 77 West campaign. Washington in Chicago. The speaker for the service will be Bishop C. Christopher Epting, of the Episco- Comments from parishioners are welcomed. We ask pal Diocese of Chicago. All are welcome! that all people who wish to make a statement, submit the topic they wish to address in writing by May 30th. It is our plan to provide a bus, if enough people are The PPC will consider all submit- interested. We would leave St. Isaac Jogues parking ted requests, but will not com- lot about 2:45 p.m. and return about 7 p.m. A $5 ment at the open meeting. Please donation would be asked for the bus (if you are able). deliver your written Everyone is invited and encouraged to experience this requests to the parish office or special observance with other followers of our Lord email to [email protected] Jesus Christ! by May 30th. Please sign up in the Holy Family Room today or contact the RE Office, 847/966-1180 or [email protected], by Noon on Tuesday, May 27th. HAVE YOU MADE YOUR TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS CAMPAIGN PLEDGE? SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES

Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter If you were not here last weekend or forgot your pledge Monday: St. Philip Neri; Memorial Day card at home, please stop in the Holy Family Room after Tuesday: St. Augustine of Canterbury Mass today or next weekend to fill one out. Please remem- Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord ber that this campaign is about equal sacrifice, not equal gift and you can pay your pledge over the next three years. (unless transferred to Sunday); Julian Calendar Ascension Sixty percent of your gift will be used for our parish needs Saturday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary as outlined in our parish case (building repairs and im- provements, tuition scholarships and ministry for our sen- iors) and forty percent will be used by the Archdiocese for its case to help Catholic schools and parishes carry on our Catholic faith. All pledges received before the weekend of June 7-8 will be counted in the total that will be revealed Celebration Weekend.

If you are new to the parish or have not been with us for a while and would like more information about the To Teach Who Christ Is Stewardship Campaign, please contact the Religious Education Office, 847/966-1180 or [email protected]. Information packets are available! The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Page Seven Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014

The Women’s Center Bulletin Announcement for June, 2014

We celebrate Father’s Day during June. Many fathers feel a deep loss and sadness due to the abortion of their child. At the Women’s Center, we reduce the number of abortions by approximately 1,000 babies saved each year. We are able to do this because of our counseling, and the spiritual and material help which you enable us to provide our mothers and fathers. We need a strong Thursday Furniture Room volunteer(s) from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. to help distribute baby furniture and to act as a lobby/front desk substitute. A volunteer is needed on Saturday who speaks Spanish to help make return phone calls in our Counseling Office. We also have an excellent opportunity for individuals or friends to work together. Volunteers are needed to clean baby bottles for reuse in our “spare change” fundraising, anytime Monday thru Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. These are all at our Chicago of- fice. Baby diapers in sizes 1, 4, 5 and 6, good condition maternity clothing and baby and children’s clothing up to size 14 are needed for our Resource Room. These must be delivered to us unless accompanied by baby furniture. To volunteer your help or donate, call Jackie at 773-794-8807 or email [email protected]. We are happy to pass on your used baby equipment to mothers who cannot afford to buy it. We have a need for 4 infant/toddler car seats, 3 fixed side cribs, 3 crib mattresses, 4 toddler beds, 2 high chairs, 4 strollers, 2 double strollers, 4 bouncers, 5 pack n plays, 3 swings, 2 changing tables and 3 walkers. If your neighbors have a garage sale, or if you attend one, please ask the sellers to donate items to us because our need is great at this time. A receipt for all donations for tax purposes is available. It will be a great help if you can deliver these to us. For our address, or if a pick-up by a volunteer is needed, please call 773-794-1313.

Adults interested in being baptized, received into the or completing their Catholic Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation are invited to call Dee Stanton, 847/966-1180 for more info. Page Eight Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014

Men’s Club Installation Dinner

St. Isaac Jogues Men’s Club held its Installation Dinner on May 15th. Father Luczak Installed the following officers: President Paul Stanton Vice President Chuck Napravnik Secretary Walter Polinski Treasurer Vic Skuran Membership Chairman Dean Johansen Activities Chairman Ed Lisowski James Capek Publicity Co-Chairmen Bob Klein Jim Hilliard Directors at Large John Preston Ed Mikeska Don Petersen Paul Wydra Chaplain and Moderator Fr. Andrew Luczak

After a short outgoing speech John Preston presented a check to Father Andrew Luczak for $1,000.00 to be used for Parish needs. It was an enjoyable evening for all.

Have a great summer and we will see you on September 18th at the kick off dinner, God willing.

SAVE THE DATE!

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. The show will feature some of the great cabaret talent of Chicago (and blessing to us -- they happen to be Buddy’s friends!).

Plan now to attend. Tickets will go on sale late June.

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LIGHT OF BELIEF Every believer in this world must become a spark of light. —Blessed Pope John XXIII

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — The people of Samaria accepted the word of God preached by Philip; they received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17). Psalm — Let all the earth cry out to God with joy (Psalm 66) Second Reading — Act with gen- tleness and reverence toward all, so that when you are maligned those who defame you will be the ones put to shame (1 Peter 3:15-18) or 1 Peter 4:13-16. Gospel — I will not leave you or- phans, but will come to you (John 14:15-21) or Jn 17:1-11a. 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.

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Sun., May 25 Liturgy Next Weekend May 31-June1 7:30 a.m. Mark Koz Confession Fr. Janas 9:00 a.m. John & Mary Puisis 10:30 a.m. Ronald Bezdon, Ann Winckler, 5:00 p.m. Fr. Welle Maria De La Vega, Debbie Lenart 12:00 p.m. Virginio Tineo 7:30 a.m. Fr. Luczak/Deacon Rod

Mon., May 26 9:00 a.m. Fr. Kalas 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society Marguerite Smoczynski & Lynn Vogel 10:30 a.m. Fr. Kalas Tues., May 27 8:00 a.m. Virginia DeSario 12:00 p.m. Fr. Janas Wed., May 28 8:00 a.m. John Kremer

Thurs., May 29 Altar Servers

8:00 a.m. Amor M. Garcia May 31-June1 Fri., May 30 8:00 a.m. Cy Dolan Zenaida C. Santos-40th Day of Death 5:00 p.m. Jane Escarez Sat., May 31 Lawrence Escarez Alena Joseph 8:00 a.m. Communion Service-No Intentions 5:00 p.m. Siegfried Tobias 7:30 a.m. Carlo Lasco Athena Lasco Sun., June 1 Steve Livingston For The Living & Deceased Members of SIJ 9:00 a.m. Nelson Perumpel 7:30 a.m. Eduardo Rodriguez & Augustina Bauit Matthew Ledsma 9:00 a.m. Thomas Affatati Paige Kleutgen 10:30 a.m. Mildred Skuran 12:00 p.m. Virgilio & Celestina Guinto 10:30 a.m. Ann Benoy Alan Drazek Sabin Thomas Kevin Thomas Dr. Raul DeJesus 12:00 p.m. Anna Koziol Mark Malitz Yuriy Martyniuk Page Eleven Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2014

Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak 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: Parish Office Website: http://sij-parish.com Rev. Ron Kalas E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL. 60714...... 967-1060 Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M. Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. Marlene Garber (A/R, Calendar Coordinator) Jennifer Lande (A/P, Bulletin Editor)

Eucharistic Celebrations: Religious Education...... 966-1180 Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Renata Jaroslawski (Staff Secretary) Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Ministry Center...... 965-6911 Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM

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

Pray for… In Memoriam ZENAIDA GABRIEL JIMMY RANCICH David Peter PARKER AHNE BERNARD KENNEDY, SR. ALEXIS BARGA ROSITA TELOSA JENNIFER FASANO LINDSAY SIMMONS

Please remember your deceased loved ones by attending one of the Catholic Cemeteries Field Masses held on Memorial Day, Monday May 26th in 37 Catholic Cemeteries. Please call 708-449-6100 or visit www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org for a list of masses near you.

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