March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

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S a c r e d P a s c h a l T r id u um Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord March 29, 2015 Wayne’s World

Will You Make This Week Holy?

Dear Friends, We can learn a lot about life and living in Christ from the Letter to the Over the last several days we have had hints of Philippians. Jesus turned the Jewish expectation of Messiah upside down. spring, a touch of summer and a reminder that winter He came not as royalty but in poverty. He served rather than allowed himself can still bite us. In the midst of it all the Church to be served. He lived humbly and obediently. What we learn from the universal prepares for the springtime of Easter. We’ve Suffering Servant, and from the Passion of Christ, though, may direct us in want almost made it! As we declare we’ve almost made it, a different way than we to go, certainly in a way contrary to the way let’s hear these words from the Roman Missal and take modern society would have it. them to heart. Jesus does not refuse his divine vocation; he does the will of the Father, Dear brothers and sisters, whether it is easy or difficult. Only when we humble ourselves do we allow since the beginning of Lent until now we have God’s Spirit to dwell in us. Only when we obey the Lord God do we find prepared our hearts by penance and charitable works. true freedom. Only when we empty ourselves can God fill us with his never- Today we gather together to herald with ending love. In our own personal and communal suffering, the Lord God will the whole Church the beginning of the celebration indeed be our help. Holy Week allows us to reflect on these truths. of our Lord’s Paschal Mystery, that is to say, These days define who we are as Catholic Christians; they give us a of his Passion and Resurrection. purpose, and promise us that we can live forever. I guarantee you that if For it was to accomplish this mystery you invest your time into truly entering into the mysteries Holy Thursday that he entered his own city of Jerusalem. (7:30pm), Good Friday (3:00pm in Spanish and 7:30pm in English), and Holy Therefore, with all faith and devotion, Saturday (7:30pm), you will not be disappointed. The Passover of the let us commemorate the Lord’s entry into the city Lord, the Paschal Mystery is upon us. Will you make this week holy? for our salvation,following in his footsteps, Please do. And bring your friends! Let’s fill the Church this week! so that, being made by his grace partakers of the Cross, With a joyful hope I invite you to revel in the accounts of everything we may have a share also in his Resurrection and in his life. that happens this week. I cannot stress to you enough how important it is So many people have asked how the Church determines the date of for Catholics to truly enter into the events of this week. March 29 – April 5, Easter each year. The answer might surprise you. It involves the sun and 2015 has the potential of changing us forever. Let’s not just live as if it’s just the moon. In the Roman Catholic Church we celebrate Easter on the first another week. Make this week holy. Sunday after the first full moon after the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox Peace, occurred last Friday, March 20. The full moon is actually Saturday April 4 and the first Sunday after that is April 5. Church days begin at sundown on the evening before the actual day. So, Saturday April 4, 2015, at sundown, under the light of the full moon, we will begin our Easter festivities at Saint John Berchmans (which, by the way last for fifty days!). I hope you’ll join us. Much happens, though, before Saturday’s sundown. Today we enter For Easter, may I suggest that you invite one or two friends to join us as the holiest week of our liturgical year. We join Jesus as he prepares for his we celebrate? Help to spread the word that all are welcome at Saint John passion, death and saving resurrection. In the processional Gospel, which we Berchmans. Invite your friends and neighbors to the three-day liturgy of the read after blessing the palms we will carry and place in a prominent spot in Triduum, or have them join you to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord on our homes, Jesus instructs his disciples to go ahead of him and prepare the Easter Sunday morning. The best gift you can give someone is the joy the Passover. The disciples do exactly as Jesus commands and in doing so unleash Easter victory offers. I hope we have a full church at each of our very special the drama of the Paschal Mystery. Maybe even unwittingly they participate in services. the saving power of Christ’s selfless love. Those words of Jesus and the actions of his imperfect disciples urge us to join him on his journey this week - and throughout our lives.

Our Mission: Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word, Sacrament, and service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and declares that all are welcome in this place.

2 March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord THE YEAR OF THE SACRAMENTS

Pope Francis’ Vision of Healing and Communion (JULY 2014 - JUNE 2015) Parish Announcements TAKE IN Individual Christians are never meant to be closed in on themselves. Jesus says, “Love one CHURCH CLEANING FOR EASTER another as I have loved you.” In effect, the Please join us on Sunday, March 29th as we join together in cleaning our disciples of Jesus live lives open to others. The same is true for Christian spiritual home in preparation for Easter. We will begin at 2pm. families built on the foundations of the sacrament of Marriage. These families, if they are to be true to their Christian identity, are centers HOLY THURSDAY ADORATION of hospitality. They take in others. They receive them and support them. They make a space, especially for those who are most in need. On Holy Thursday, we will again have the Exposition of the Blessed Taking in others and caring for them, of course, does not mean that Sacrament following the 7:30pm Mass until midnight. Please consider families are disrupted or meant to be without their own integrity. It committing some time to pray with our community in the presence of the does mean that every family has a mission that it must discover. This Blessed Sacrament before Good Friday. mission is to be a receiving presence in this world, whether that is in a soup kitchen or through adoption or more direct care of relatives in HOLY THURSDAY BUS PILGRIMAGE need. In every case, the Christian family lives beyond itself. Also on Holy Thursday, following the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Saint John Berchmans will continue the beautiful tradition of visiting the Blessed Sacrament in seven churches around Chicago. Transportation will be provided, so reserve your spot on the bus by signing up in the vestibule. 2015 Annual Catholic Appeal Suggested donation is $5 or $10, payable on the bus. Debt Reduction Program BLESSING OF THE EASTER FOODS Please join us at 12 noon on Holy Saturday, April 4th for the traditional “Your Gift Gives Twice” blessing of the Easter Food. All are welcome to bring their Easter meal for a special blessing. EASTER EGG HUNT Holy Week and Easter Schedule St. John Berchmans Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Easter Sunday Holy Thursday: April 2nd immediately following the 9:45am & 11:30am Masses. Come out after Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:30pm (Bilingual) Mass and join us in the courtyard. Parents, please be mindful that many Good Friday: April 3rd small children participate in this event. This is the perfect opportunity to 3:00pm (Spanish) & 7:30pm (English) share a lesson in Christian charity with your children, by asking the older ones to help the little ones. This way it will be enjoyable for all. Blessing of Easter Foods: April 4th ~ 12:00pm ANOINTING MASS Holy Saturday: April 4th Easter Vigil - 7:30pm (Bilingual) On Saturday, April 11th there will be an anointing Mass at 5:00pm. All those who are ill in body or mind are welcome to come and be anointed. Easter Sunday: April 5th Mass of the Resurrection - 8:15am & 9:45am (English) 11:30am (Spanish) All are Welcome at Saint

John Berchmans! At the Easter Vigil Mass, after a great deal of preparation and inquiry, the members of our RCIA If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We program will be initiated into the Catholic Church. are happy to have you share in today’s Many of them will participate in the Holy Week celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not services as they take the final steps towards receiving have a church home, we invite you to become a part of our parish the sacraments of initiation. family. To register as a parishioner, please contact the rectory office. Please continue to join us in praying for them and for Registration forms can also be found in the vestibule of the church their sponsors during this very special time in their or on our website at www.stjohnberchmans.org. lives.

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¿Hará usted esta semana santa?

Queridos Amigos, de Jesús y las acciones de sus imperfectos discípulos nos impulsan a que nos unamos a él en su viaje de esta semana – y a través de nuestras vidas. En los últimos días hemos visto señales de primavera, un toque de verano y un recordatorio de que Podemos aprender mucho sobre la vida y vivir en Cristo, en la Carta a los el invierno no ha terminado por completo. En el medio de Filipenses. Jesús volteó al revés la expectativa judía del Mesías. Él no vino como todo esto la Iglesia universal se prepara para la primavera realeza sino en la pobreza. Él sirvió y no permitió ser servido. Vivía humilde de Pascua. ¡Casi estamos ahí! Como declaramos que casi y obedientemente. Lo que aprendemos del Siervo Sufrido, y de la pasión de estamos ahí, escuchemos estas palabras del Misal Romano Cristo, sin embargo, puede dirigirnos de una manera diferente a la que deseamos y llevémoslas al corazón. seguir, sin duda contrariamente a la manera en que la sociedad moderna lo haría. Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Jesús no rechaza su vocación divina; hace la voluntad del Padre, sea ésta fácil Desde el inicio de la Cuaresma hasta este momento hemos o difícil. Solamente cuando nos humillamos permitimos que el Espíritu de Dios preparado nuestros corazones para la penitencia y obras de caridad. habite en nosotros. Solamente cuando obedecemos al Señor Dios encontramos Hoy nos reunimos a la iglesia para proclamar el principio la libertad verdadera. Solamente cuando nos deshabitamos puede Dios llenarnos de la celebración de Misterio Pascual del Señor, es decir, de su amor interminable. En nuestro propio sufrimiento personal y comunal, el de su Pasión y Resurrección. Señor Dios será indudablemente nuestra ayuda. La Semana Santa permite que Porque para lograr este misterio fue reflejemos sobre estas verdades. que él entró en su propia ciudad de Jerusalén. Estos días definen quiénes somos como cristianos católicos; nos dan un Por lo tanto, con toda la fe y devoción, conmemoremos propósito, y nos prometen que podemos vivir por siempre. Le garantizo que la entrada del Señor en la ciudad si usted invierte su tiempo verdaderamente participando en los misterios el para nuestra salvación, siguiendo sus pasos, Jueves Santo (7:30pm), Viernes Santo (3:00pm en español y 7:30pm en inglés), por lo que, siendo sus partícipes de la gracia de la Cruz, y el Sábado Santo (7:30pm), que no se sentirá decepcionado. La Pascua del podamos tener una participación también Señor, el Misterio Pascual están sobre nosotros. ¿Hará usted esta en su Resurrección y en su vida. semana santa? Por favor hágalo. ¡Y traiga a sus amigos! ¡Llenemos la iglesia Mucha gente ha preguntado cómo la Iglesia determina la fecha de la Pascua esta semana! cada año. La respuesta podría sorprenderle. Implica el sol y la luna. En la Iglesia Con la alegre esperanza le invito a que disfrute con todo lo que sucede Católica Romana celebramos Pascua el primer domingo después de la primera esta semana. No puedo expresarle suficientemente lo importante que es para luna llena después del equinoccio de primavera. El equinoccio de primavera los católicos participar realmente en los acontecimientos de esta semana. Del 29 ocurrió el viernes pasado, 20 de marzo. La luna llena es realmente el sábado marzo al 5 de abril 2015 tiene el potencial de cambiarnos para siempre. No solo 4 de abril y el primer domingo después de eso es el 5 de abril. Los días de la vivamos como si es solamente otra semana más. Haga que esta semana sea santa. Iglesia comienzan al anochecer antes del día actual. Así pues, el sábado 4 de abril de 2015, en la puesta del sol, bajo la luz de la luna llena, comenzaremos Paz, nuestras festividades de Semana Santa en San Juan Berchmans (que, por cierto permanece por cincuenta días!). Espero que se una a nosotros. Mucho sucede, sin embargo, antes de la puesta del sol del sábado. Hoy entramos en la semana más sagrada de nuestro año litúrgico. Nos unimos a Jesús mientras que se prepara para su muerte pasión y resurrección salvadora. En la ¿Puedo sugerir que para Pascua invite a uno o dos amigos a unirse a nosotros procesión del Evangelio, que se lee después de la bendición de las palmas que mientras celebramos? Ayude a difundir la palabra que todos son bienvenidos en llevaremos y colocaremos en un lugar prominente en nuestros hogares, Jesús San Juan Berchmans. Invite a sus amigos y vecinos a la liturgia de tres días del instruye a sus discípulos que se vayan adelante de él y se prepararen para la Triduo, o haga que se unan a celebrar la Resurrección del Señor en la mañana del Pascua. Los discípulos hacen exactamente como Jesús les ordena, al hacerlo, Domingo de Pascua. El mejor regalo que usted puede dar a alguien es la alegría desenlazan el drama del Misterio Pascual. Tal vez incluso sin saberlo ellos que ofrece la victoria de la Pascua. Espero que tengamos una iglesia llena en cada participan en el poder salvador del amor desinteresado de Cristo. Esas palabras uno de nuestros servicios muy especiales.

Nuestra Misión: “Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama por medio de la palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios esta cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”

4 March 29, 2015 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord EL AÑO DE LOS SACRAMENTOS La Visión del Papa Francisco Sobre la Sancación y la Comunión (JULIO 2014 - JUNIO 2015) CREAR Los individuos cristianos nunca son creados para Anuncios Parroquiales encerrarse en sí mismos. Jesús dice: “Que se amen unos a otros como yo los he amado”. En efecto, LIMPIEZA DE LA IGLESIA PARA LA PASCUA los discípulos de Jesús viven una vida abierta a los Por favor únase a nosotros el domingo 29 de marzo cuando nos reuniremos demás. Lo mismo es verdad para las familias cristianas que se construyen en la limpieza de nuestro hogar espiritual en preparación para la Pascua. sobre los cimientos del matrimonio sacramental. Estas familias, si son Comenzaremos a las 2pm. fieles a su identidad cristiana, son centros de hospitalidad. Acogen a los demás. Los reciben y los apoyan. Hacen un lugar, especialmente para ADORACIÓN DEL JUEVES SANTO aquellos que tienen mayor necesidad. Acoger a otros y ocuparse de ellos, El Jueves Santo, tendremos nuevamente la Exposición del Santísimo por supuesto, no quiere decir que las familias deban alterarse o perder Sacramento después de la Misa de 7:30pm hasta la medianoche. Por favor su integridad. Quiere decir que cada familia tiene una misión que debe considere dedicar cierto tiempo para orar con nuestra comunidad en descubrir. Esta misión es ser una presencia receptiva en el mundo, sea esto presencia del Santísimo Sacramento antes del Viernes Santo. en un comedor de beneficencia, en la adopción o en el cuidado directo de un familiar necesitado. En todos los casos, la familia cristiana vive más PEREGRINACIÓN DEL JUEVES SANTO allá de sí misma. También el Jueves Santo, después de la Misa vespertina de la Cena del Señor, San Juan Berchmans continuará la hermosa tradición de visitar el Santísimo Sacramento en siete Iglesias alrededor de Chicago. El transporte La Campaña Católica Anual para 2015 será proporcionado, así que reserve su lugar en el autobús firmando en el vestíbulo. La donación sugerida es $5 o $10, pagadero en el autobús. Programa de Reducción de Deuda BENDICIÓN DE LOS ALIMENTOS DE PASCUA “Su Regalo Da Dos Veces” Por favor, únase a nosotros a las 12 del mediodía el Sábado Santo, 4 de marzo para la tradicional bendición de los alimentos de Pascua. Todos son bienvenidos a traer su comida de Pascua para una bendición especial. Horario de las Misas de Semana Santa y Pascua BÚSQUEDA DE HUEVOS DE PASCUA Jueves Santo: 2 de abril San Juan Berchmans tendrá una Búsqueda de Huevos de Pascua el Domingo Misa vespertina de la Cena del Señor - 7:30pm (Bilingüe) de Pascua inmediatamente después de las misas de 9:45am y de 11:30am. Venga después de la misa y únase a nosotros en el césped. Padres, por favor Viernes Santo: 3 de abril tengan en cuenta que muchos niños pequeños participan en este evento. Ésta 3:00pm (español) y 7:30pm (Inglés) es la oportunidad perfecta de compartir una lección de caridad cristiana con sus niños, pidiendo a los mayores que ayuden a los más pequeños. De esta Bendición de los Alimentos de Pascua: 4 Abril ~ 12pm manera todos se divierten. Sábado Santo: 4 de abril MISA DE UNCIÓN Vigilia de Pascua - 7:30pm (Bilingüe) El sábado, 11 de abril habrá una Misa de unción a las 5:00pm. Todos los que Domingo de Pascua: 5 de abril están enfermos física o mentalmente son bienvenidos a venir y ser ungidos. Misa de la Resurrección - 8:15am y 9:45am (Inglés) 11:30am (Español) ¡Todos son Bienvenidos en San Juan Berchmans! En la Misa de Vigilia de Pascua, después de mucha preparación y consulta, los miembros de Si usted es nuevo en nuestra iglesia o simplemente nuestro programa de RICA se iniciarán en la Iglesia está visitando, por favor deténgase e introdúzcase. Católica. Muchos de ellos participarán en los Estamos contentos de poder compartir la servicios de Semana Santa mientras continúan con celebración de la Eucaristía el día de hoy. Si no los pasos finales para recibir los sacramentos de la tiene una iglesia, le invitamos a formar parte de nuestra familia parroquial. Para registrarse como feligrés, por favor, iniciación. póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría. Las formas de registro se Por favor continúe uniéndose a nosotros en oración pueden también encontrar en el vestíbulo de la iglesia o en nuestra página por ellos y por sus patrocinadores durante este web www.stjohnberchmans.org. momento tan especial en sus vidas.

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School News

Admissions are Open! Online applications for the 2015-16 school year are open to the public! There are still openings available, but our lower grades (PK-3rd) are filling up quickly. Families who are considering St. John Berchmans School for the 2015-16 school year are encouraged to complete the application as soon as possible.

To learn more, we invite you to visit the Prospective Parent page on our website. On this page, you can learn a little bit more about our vibrant and growing school community. Here you can peek into our virtual windows and see just a small sampling of what makes St. John Berchmans School a great place to be!

But we hope your journey with us doesn’t end here. We invite you to reach out to us and stop in for a visit, so that you can see in real time and space, the rigorous, innovative and collaborative ways our students, their teachers and our administration work together to live out our mission to LEARN, GROW, SHARE & BELIEVE, together! A school tour and a personalized admissions consultation can be scheduled at any time during school hours. Contact our Assistant Principal, Amanda Sullivan to schedule your private visit today! Why St. John Berchmans? At the core of our school mission and vision is the strong desire to nurture, engage and empower students to reach their full potential in all facets of their lives — academically, spiritually, socially and physically.

See this year’s Air andWater Show from . . . the water! Bid on a chance to win this amazing Boat Party for 6 people for the weekend of the Air and Water Show! This package, along with many other amazing experiences and items will be available to the highest bidder at this year’s Glimmer Auction! This year’s event will be held at St. John Berchmans School on the evening of April 18th. For more information, or to buy your tickets today, visit the Glimmer Page of our website or call the school office at 773-486-1334 to speak with Rochelle Brophy, our Director of Events.

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SJB LEGACY CAMPAIGN Attention all engaged couples: Restore, Renew, Rejoice! Don’t miss your chance to sign up for the In just a few short weeks, the Legacy En tan sólo unas pocas semanas, Campaign will officially come to an la Campaña de Legado acabará Spring Pre-Cana Sessions at end, but due to our participation in oficialmente, pero debido a nuestra Saint John Berchmans! the Debt Reduction of the Annual participación en la reducción de Catholic Appeal, we will continue deuda de la Campaña Católica the campaign through January Anual, continuaremos la campaña This seminar will provide you with an all-inclusive and 2016. The funds raised throughout hasta enero del 2016. Los fondos comprehensive appreciation and knowledge of the Vocation the Appeal will be used to offset recaudados a través de la campaña the debt we incurred while making serán utilizados para compensar and Sacrament of Matrimony. Our goal is to present both the the much-needed repairs to our la deuda que iniciamos al hacer las theology and the practical “tools” of Christian Marriage so that campus infrastructure. reparaciones tan necesarias para nuestra infraestructura del campus. you will come to a deeper understanding of how marriage is a I do want to take this participation in the life together here on earth. moment to offer a deeply Deseo aprovechar este momento heart-felt thank you to para expresar un sentimiento Each seminar consists of four sessions. The first three sessions will profundo de agradecimiento a all those who have take place on Tuesday evenings from 7pm-9pm and the last donated to the legacy todos aquellos que han donado campaign. Many are a la Campaña de Legado. session will take place on Saturday at 3pm with an opportunity to Aun ahora, muchos están just now completing terminando las promesas attend the sacrament of Reconciliation and 5pm Mass. Couples pledges made in 2011 hechas en 2011 y es gratificante ver are expected to attend all four sessions in order to fulfill the Pre- and it is gratifying to el progreso regular de la finalización Cana requirement. see the regular progress on the de estas promesas. Su apoyo a esta completion of these pledges. Your gran parroquia no ha sido, y no será The sessions for spring 2015 will take place on the following support of this great parish has not, desapercibido. and will not, go unnoticed. dates: Si usted aún no se ha unido a nosotros If you have not yet joined us in en la Campaña de Legado, esperamos Tuesday, April 28th-7pm-9pm the Legacy Campaign, we hope que lo haga en los próximos meses you will do so in the coming a través de la participación en la Tuesday, May 5th-7pm-9pm months through participation in Campaña Católica Anual. Si usted the Annual Catholic Appeal. If you tiene alguna pregunta acerca de la Tuesday, May 12th-7pm-9pm have any questions regarding the Campaña de Legado o la Campaña Legacy Campaign or the Annual Católica Anual, por favor póngase Saturday, May 23rd-3pm-5pm Catholic Appeal, please contact en contacto con Jennifer Cortez (followed by 5pm Mass) Jennifer Cortez in the rectory en la oficina de la rectoría o por office or by email at jcortez@ correo electrónico a jcortez@ The cost for the seminar is $100 for couples getting married at stjohnberchmans.org. stjohnberchmans.org. SJB, and $150 for couples getting married at another parish. This fee can be paid by cash or check on the day of the first session. To Restaurar, Renovar, Gozar! sign up for the Marriage Seminar, please contact Rita in the rectory LA CAMPAÑA DE LEGADO DE SJB office at 773-486-4300 or email [email protected].

Stewardship Report ONLINE GIVING TO SJB Save the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by giving Due to the holiday bulletin to St. John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly from your checking or scheduling, the stewardship report savings account. for March 22, 2015 was not available at print time. We will include it in DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJB Ahorre la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria haciendo the bulletin next weekend. su donación semanal a San Juan Berchmans por medio del internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda semanal. Se deducirá directamente de su cuenta corriente o cuenta de ahorros. Thank you ~ Gracias www.givecentral.org

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RCIA Spotlights Please Pray Jesus Lara FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF My name is Jesus and the OUR COMMUNITY RCIA program has been an awesome experience. These For the health of past few weeks in the RCIA Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Katarzyna Bielarz, Jim Browne, Florence program have taught me so Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Audrey Barr-Calmes, Gary much about our Catholic Calmes, Mike Cokins, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jean Condon, Brian faith, the Church, and our DeLeon, Daniel Dombrowski, Danny Doyle, Anna Duski, Edwin Duvall, Holy Savior. Every Thursday, Francis Cardinal George, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis after a long day at work, I Hanson, Colin Hayes, Jack Hayford, Lois Hinkens, Jane Jones, Michael look forward to arriving at D. Jones, Helen Kadar, Theresa Kattner, Mildred F. Kur, Mary Ann our gatherings. The prayers Kosiba, Robert Lauer, Hector Lorenzo, Celia Gresens MacNaughton, and readings from the bible Alice Maestrazi, Ewing Metoyer, Kay Meyer, Humberto Moya, Katie give me peace and tranquility. Father Paul’s knowledge of the O’Connor, Sr. Margaret Ormond, Norine Ortega, Debra Parsons, Catholic Religion is impressive. Father Wayne’s sense of humor Genevieve Podraza, Jorge Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, is fun and Rita’s kindness was so welcoming. Ever since I can Margarita Sanchez, Glydden Santiago, Rev. John Schlegel, Celeste remember, God has been part of my life. As a young child, Schwilck, Joseph Slocki, Jorge Tapia, Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres, my grandmother taught me all the prayers she knew and she Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres, Rocio Valdivia and Lucille Wozny encouraged me to go to church every single Sunday in Mexico. As I grew older, I moved to Chicago and it became a bit harder SJB STAFF CONTACTS to affiliate myself to one specific Church Community, until I found St. John Berchmans. Now, I am proud to say that I am PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, [email protected] preparing for my third sacrament, Confirmation. I feel blessed RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected] to have the love and support of my sponsors, parents, and PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins my beautiful girlfriend. If it wasn’t for my girlfriend, I don’t DEACONS: think I would be in the position I am now. St. John Berchmans Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, [email protected] Parish has had a huge impact in my life and I look forward to Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, [email protected] becoming much more involved in this community. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Joseph P. D’Arco, [email protected] DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY: Jennifer Cortez, [email protected] COORDINATOR OF ADULT FAITH FORMATION: Hosanna in Rita Kattner, [email protected] COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Marie Jochum, [email protected] the highest! DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Jean Tuohy, [email protected] SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR: Carlos Ortiz, [email protected] PARISH SECRETARY: Congratulations! Guille McMahon, [email protected] PRINCIPAL: Please keep the following members of our Margaret Roketenetz, [email protected] parish, married in March, in your prayers as ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: they begin their life together. Amanda Sullivan, [email protected] DIRECTOR OF EVENTS: Rafael Cardenas and Aracely Peña Rochelle Brophy, [email protected] Jose Santiago and Crystal Loren SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]

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PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD SACRED PASCHAL TRIDUUM SATURDAY, March 28 THURSDAY, April 2 – Holy Thursday/Jueves Santo 5:00pm +EVELYN FAKHOURY Mass of the Lord’s Supper/Misa de la Cena del Señor Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts 7:30pm (Bilingual) Commentator: Jennifer Cortez Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Lectors: Cathy Whinna, Dan Wetstein, Kathleen Wetstein Con-Celebrant: Fr. Paul Reicher EMHC: Magda Cardona, Martha DeLeon, Mark Dombrowski Deacons: Jorge Cabrera and Guillermo Mendizabal Altar Servers: A. Bagazinski, M. Bagazinski, C. Cardona, C. Cardona, O. Janunas Lectors: Nicole Vilches, Alice Vila EMHC: Magda Cardona, Joe D’Arco, Mario y Maria Gudino SUNDAY, March 29 Altar Servers: J. Badillo, C. Cardona, C. Cardona, S. Reyes, D. Rodriguez 8:15am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher FRIDAY, April 3 – Good Friday Commentator: Jill McClusky 3:00pm (Spanish Service) Lectors: Jeff McClusky, Mari Cardenas, Margaret Hughes Deacons: Jorge Cabrera and Guillermo Mendizabal EMHC: Sandy Cerrillo, Monique VanRenterghem, Kevin VanRenterghem Assisting Priest: Fr. Paul Reicher Altar Servers: R. Rojas, R. Rojas, L. Santiago Lectors: Maria Gudino, Ivette Gudino, Manuel Cerrillo, Maria Mendizabal Altar Servers: L. Melvin, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima 9:45am +LUTGART REYNEN, TWIN SISTER OF KRISTA +ROSELIA ESCOBAR 7:30pm (English Service) Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Dennis Kelleher Lectors: Amy Bizzari, John Swinford, Olga Perez, Rachele Esola Lectors: Kristina Kelleher, Kathleen Burnett, Margo Nicolson EMHC: Mark Dombrowski EMHC: Herminda Bonifazi, Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski, Natalie Kenny, Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Guerra, N. Swinford Peggy Roketenetz, Emily Marion, Noreen Russo Altar Servers: M. Lisnich, M. Montes, M. Montes, A. Moulton, S. Rodriguez SATURDAY, April 4 – Holy Saturday Easter Vigil/Vigilia Pascual 11:30am LA GENTE DE SAN JUAN BERCHMANS 7:30pm (Bilingual) Oficiante: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Diácono: Jorge Cabrera Con-Celebrant: Fr. Paul Reicher Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Mendizabal Deacons: Jorge Cabrera and Guillermo Mendizabal Lectores: Wanda Reyes, Elvia Arroyo, Edmundo Mendez, Esther Uruchima Lectors: Elvia Arroyo, Lucie Cleary, Edmundo Mendez, Judy Ciukowski, MESC: Manuel Cerrillo, Guadalupe Pantoja, Mario Gudino, Estela Izaguirre, Esther Uruchima, Art DeLeon, Wanda Reyes, Jennifer Cortez Armando y Maria E. Salgado EMHC: H. Bonifazi, Juliana Sampen, Ken Ciukowski, Martha DeLeon Monaguillos: J. Arroyo, I. Ibarra, D. Rodriguez, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima Altar Servers: M. Cerrillo, I. Ibarra, L. Melvin, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima

6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD Commentator: Kyle Gordon SUNDAY, April 5 Lectors: Kathleen Kania, Cristina Gomez, Kate McCormick 8:15am +NANCY J, NANCY M, AND MARY ANN BRAVATA EMHC: Orlando Guerra, Phillip Ramirez +PATRICK D’ARCY Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Guerra, Y. Sanchez-Peña Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher Commentator: Kathleen Wetstein Lector: Patricia Harris, Anna Wozny-Ramirez MONDAY, March 30 – Monday of Holy Week EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Nancy Krause, Dan Wetstein 7:00am ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE Servers: R. Rojas, R. Rojas, L. Santiago Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher 9:45am +J. R. MCBRIDE TUESDAY, March 31 – Tuesday of Holy Week CHARLES F. STRUBBE FAMILY 7:00am JOANNE BARRETT Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Jennifer Cortez Lectors: Amy Bizzari, Joseph Harrison WEDNESDAY, April 1 – Wednesday of Holy Week EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Roberta Anelli, Raghda Fakhoury, Orlando Guerra, Natalie 7:00am +J. R. MCBRIDE Kenny, Noreen Russo, Rocio Valdivia, Magda Cardona, Joe Kenny Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Altar Servers: B. Amil, J. Guerra, R. Guerra, E. Ham, Y. Sanchez-Peña

*** There are no morning Masses on Thursday or Friday of Holy Week 11:30am +ALBERTO ZUÑIGA EDWARD DIAZ Oficiante: Pd. Kevin Birmingham Diácono: Guillermo Mendizabal Comentarista/Peticiones: Esther Uruchima Lectores: Maria Gudino, Alice Vila MESC: Ninfa Rangel, Estela Izaguirre, Wanda Reyes, Ivette Gudino, Armando y Maria E. Salgado Monaguillos: J. Arroyo, I. Ibarra, A. Uruchima, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima

***There is no 6:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday

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