SAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISH

8149 Golf Road ~ Niles, IL 60714 847/967-1060 ~ Fax # 847/967-1070

Website: http://sij-parish.com

Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved. -Mark 16:16

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OUR LADY OF KAZAN She was acclaimed patroness and protector of not only Kazan and Moscow, but all of Russia. In 1709, during a Swedish invasion and again in 1812, during the Napoleonic occupation, Our Lady of Kazan was again successfully invoked. While honored in Kazan, Yaroslavl, and Moscow, a new shrine was completed in St. Petersburg in 1821. Here the tsar and his imperial court regularly wor- shipped. In 1904, the image - - reputed to be the original—- was stolen. Since then, there has been little agreement about the whereabouts of the original. There were almost from the start, “copies.” Many of these were esteemed with the same reverence and devotion as the original.

The holy icon of Our Lady of Kazan has had a long history. The original image may have its provenance in Constantinople. Some say it came to Russia as early as the 13th Century. The icon was first enshrined in Kazan, where Our Lady be- came the protector and patroness of that city. When the Tatars captured Kazan in 1438, they made it their capital. The icon of Our Lady disap- peared for more than a century.

In 1552, Kazan was liberated by Ivan the Terrible, and the Tatars were defeated. In 1579, Kazan was destroyed by fire. Shortly thereafter, a ten year old girl named Matrona had a dream. Her dream dis- closed where the image of Our Lady of Kazan was Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan to be found. Matrona went to the Archbishop and civil authorities with her story, but no one believed. With the defeat of the Russo-Japanese War and Her. On July 8, 1579, Matrona and her mother dug the onset of World War I, the Russian Empire was up the image themselves. It had been buried un- torn by revolution and then beset by Godless der a house to protect it from the Tatars. The im- Communism. It is widely believed that the most age was beautifully preserved. When the venerated icon of Our Lady of Kazan had been Archbishop saw it, he accepted its authenticity. sold after the Revolution. Marvelously, a 1730 Venerated first in the Church of St. Nicholas, the copy was presented to the Blue Army in Fatima in icon was deemed “miraculous.” Hermogen, a the 1970s. Housed in a lovely onion-domed priest of that Church, would later become Metro- chapel, the icon drew many pilgrims to pray for the politan of Kazan and then Patriarch of Moscow. conversion of Russia. In 1985, I was one of them! The icon and the patriarch seemed inseparable. Since then, Our Lady of Kazan has joined other During the “Time of Troubles,” when Polish troops images of the Blessed Virgin that I personally occupied Moscow, the patriarch entrusted the icon honor and revere most. to Princes Minin and Pozharsky, the leaders of the military resistance. On October 22, 1612, the Rus- In 1993, the Fatima icon was given to Pope John sians recaptured Moscow. The victory was attrib- Paul II. He took it to the Vatican and kept it in his uted to Our Lady of Kazan. A shrine was dedi- study for 11 years. He said of the icon: cated to Our Lady of Kazan in the Kremlin. Page Three The Ascension of the Lord May 20, 2012

“it has found a home with me and has accompanied my daily service to the Church with its motherly gaze.”

Pope John Paul yearned to visit Moscow and Kazan. He intended to present the icon to the Russian Ortho- dox Church in person. When this proved impossible, it was officially returned in August of 2004. Patriarch Alexis II placed it in Annunciation Cathedral of the Kazan Kremlin with great solemnity.

I see the icon of Our Lady of Kazan as a symbol of restoration of the Faith to Russia and as an instrument of reconciliation between the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox Communions. May Our Lady quicken our hopes and hasten the day of reunion!

-Fr. Luczak

SPIRITUAL LIFE

LITURGY BOARD

The Liturgy Board meets this Tuesday, May 22nd, at 7:30 p.m. in Rm. 6 of the school. The Corpus Christi Outdoor Procession and other special Masses to be held this summer will be discussed.

Mass

The Memorial Day Mass will be at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 28th. Please note that this will be the only Mass of the day.

ALTAR FLOWERS The 2013 Mass Book is now CAN BE A available. Anyone wishing to BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE reserve Masses for loved ones or special intentions may do so. Parishioners are invited to decorate the altar with flowers

in honor or memory of a loved one. There will be two ar- Please note: rangements each week. Your name and intention will be we will take only one intention for each liturgy. listed in the Bulletin. We suggest a $10.00 stipend for each Mass. According to the Code of Canon Law 948: Separate The cost of a flower arrangement will be $50.00. Masses must be applied for the intentions of those for After Pentecost, Altar Flowers will be available from the whom an individual offering, even if small, has been weekend of June 3rd through Thanksgiving Day, made and accepted. November 22nd. What is normative in the practice of the Church is that there be separate individual Masses offered for Dates fill up quickly, so please book well in advance. individual intentions. Please call the Rectory at 847-967-1060 to arrange a date and make your remembrance special! Page Four The Ascension of the Lord May 20, 2012

CHURCH IMPROVEMENT:

Question & Response

Dear Father Luczak,

I have a suggestion as to how you can solve the problem of replacing the church carpeting without incur- ring an exorbitant cost and without entering into a challenging situation of asbestos abatement. I would have the carpeting professionally cleaned once more to ensure that it is as clean as it can possibly be. Then, I suggest that you install new carpeting right on top of the old carpeting, without removing any old carpeting. Since the old carpeting is glued to the asbestos tiles, there will be no chance of the tile becom- ing unglued to pose a health hazard. The asbestos tiles will remain in place and we will all benefit from having new carpeting in the church. The old carpeting will act as a liner…… J.

Dear J.

Thank you for you suggestion. It seems like a sensible solution to our problem. However, it actually adds another layer to the problem. Whenever we face a complex and potentially expensive project, we call upon the Archdiocesan Office of Facilities and Construction. After describing your suggestion, this is what we were told:

• The Archdiocese of Chicago does not allow the “covering” of any asbestos materials and—any/all hazardous materials must be removed by approved vendors specializing in abatement

• We can’t delay the cost of removal by “covering” the hazardous material Covering sub-standard materials (old carpeting, cracked tiles, etc.) actually weakens them, potentially resulting in asbestos exposure We are not allowed to increase the eventual cost of abatement resulting from the addition of new layers of flooring

• Flooring warranties and guarantees are voided if new material is placed down over sub-standard or hazardous materials

We understand your concern. We know that it is a concern you share with many parishioners. The ex- pense and inconvenience of addressing our asbestos problem properly is of secondary importance com- pared to the safety of our parishioners and the long-term functionality of our Church building. In our search for a permanent solution to this problem, we will continue to work with approved vendors and promise to share what they advise. We will keep the parish informed each step of the way.

-Fr. Luczak

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HUMAN CONCERNS

MINISTRY OF CARE

The Ministry of Care will be on Tuesday, May 29, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Following dinner we will have a brief meeting to review next year’s calendar and discuss any issues and then have our discussion of the book Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart. RSVP to the RE Office by Tuesday, May 22nd, if you have not already done so. Thank you!

JUNE 3 CHICAGO-WIDE “ECUMENICAL SUNDAY”

On Sunday, June 3rd (Trinity Sunday in the Western Church and Pentecost in the Orthodox Church) St. Isaac Jogues Parish has the opportunity to join with other Catholics and Christians in the Chicago area at St. Hedwig Church for a Prayer for Christian Unity observance. Refreshments and conversation will be from 4-5 p.m. followed by a prayer service, 5-6 p.m. Cardinal George is scheduled to be present. Our parish has been asked to make a small display of what we did during the Week of Prayer for Chris- tian Unity in January of this year to share with participants.

It is our plan to provide a bus to St. Hedwig if enough people indicate an interest. The church is lo- cated at 2226 N. Hoyne Avenue in Chicago. We would leave about 2:45 p.m. and return about 7 p.m. Everyone is invited and encouraged to experience this special observance with other followers of our Lord Jesus Christ! Please sign up today in the Holy Family Room or contact the Religious Education Office, 847/966-1180, by Monday, May 21st.

STAMPS FOR THE MISSIONS

Canceled postage stamps are being collected, sorted and processed by Franciscan Friars Andrew Giba, OFM, and Anthony Gancarz, OFM, (of Fr. Cam and Fr. Kennedy’s community). The stamps are then sold to a dealer in Green Bay, WI and the proceeds from the sale of the stamps go to support the work of St. Francis Mission in Greenwood, Mississippi and other mission activities. The process is simple – there are only two rules: Leave at least a ¼ inch border around the stamp, it may be larger but the mini- mum is ¼; no non-profit or machine stamps. As an added service, you can send the entire envelope to them and they would be happy to cut out the stamps. Their address is:

Assumption BVM Friary c/o Stamp Room P.O. Box 100 Pulaski, WI 54162-0100

You can also leave your stamp donations in the sacristy and Fr. Kennedy will deliver them when- ever he goes up to Pulaski, WI. Thank you for your help!

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PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: THE BURDEN/ BENEFIT CONVERSATION

When you are considering a critical medical treatment, your doctor will want to review with you the benefits and the burdens of that treatment to help you reach the best decision.

+Benefits are the results that a specific medical intervention is expected to attain. +Burdens are the physical pain, emotional pain/discomfort/suffering and losses that a specific medical intervention will likely impose. +Risks are the burdens that might result from a specific intervention.

When evaluating burdens, sometimes other factors, such as treatment cost and time involve- ment, are included. Many people like to include the impact of the treatment on their families. Loved ones do suffer at such times. One study found that nearly one out of three family members experiences anxiety and depression during and after an ICU stay.

Some patients and families have unrealistic expectations about outcomes. There are many rea- sons for this, including positive coping mechanisms such as hope, and denial and unrealistic expectations fueled by television and Hollywood.

But treatment decisions should be guided by reality. What is the objective of the treatment? Treatment for cure emphasizes restoring function, often at the cost of comfort. Treatment for comfort emphasizes pain management and less intrusion, sometimes at the cost of function.

Before making any choice relating to medical treatment or change in the care plan, review the burdens and benefits with your medical team and loved ones in a heart-to-heart conversation. That is likely to lead you to your best decision. (Provided by Advocate Health Care)

PARISH LIFE

BUDDY CONCERT IV

Mark your calendars for Sunday, July 15, at 3:00 p.m. when friends of Buddy Charles Gries give another benefit concert for the parish in tribute to the late, great, legendary piano man. Tickets will be $20 and will be on sale in early July. Invite your family members and friends to join you for this special event which will feature songs from musical theater! Some special guest performances are promised again! You won’t want to miss it! Page Seven The Ascension of the Lord May 20, 2012

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

RE NEWS

* Families who have a tuition balance or sacrament fee remaining for this current year are asked to send their payment in by the end of May. If you have a financial concern, please call Dolores Stanton, 847/966- 1180, to discuss some options. No one is denied religious education due to finances.

* We were again blessed this year with wonderful Catechists and Assistants who shared their faith, hope, joy and love for the Lord and the Church with our young people this year. Some of them have served in the RE Program 20+ years, some were students in the RE Program in the past, and some had to take a little time off from the ministry and returned! Blessings and thanks to:

Rose Nowak Jackie Kramp Louise Burdi Liz Stanton Rita Loveless Angie Bello Nancy Winans Joyce Lenart Tom Simmons Geri Johansen Dorothy Chrzaszcz Ann Livorsi DeAnna Kelly Sharon Mallari Margaret Allegretti Dorothy Gawne Gina Faso Lambert JoAnn Faso Ted Lenart Deacon Paul Stanton Chris Stat Marilyn Sawicki

* Registration for the 2012-2013 RE Program has begun! Returning families are to return the registration form that was mailed a couple weeks ago to the Religious Education Office by June 15 in order to avoid a late fee. Families who are new to the program should contact the RE Office, 847/966-1180, to set up a time to pick up or fill out paperwork. A copy of each child’s baptismal certificate will be needed (if the child was not baptized here at St. Isaac Jogues Parish).

Tuition for 2012-2013 for parishioners (those registered in the parish and who use their envelopes and/or give time to the parish through a ministry) is: $160 – one child; $270 – two children; $330 – three or more children. Tuition for non-parishioners (those not registered in the parish, or who are registered but do not use their envelopes or give time) is: $240 – one child; $350 – two children; $410 – three or more children. Sacrament fees are: First Reconciliation/First Communion -- $50; Confirmation Year I -- $10; Confirmation Year II -- $30. Please note that no one is denied religious education because of a difficulty with finances.

RE Classes for Kindergarten are on Sunday mornings, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Grades 1-Confirmation Year II meet on Monday evenings, 6:45-8:00 p.m. Families are strongly encouraged to have their children attend each year as no one year fully covers and forms a child’s faith development. Please note that a child must participate in religious education classes, either through an RE Program or a Catholic School, the two years prior to receiving a sacrament. Families with older children who have not yet received religious education or sacraments or who have children with special needs are encouraged to call us to discuss options available.

For more information on registration please call the RE Office, 847/966-1180.

CATHOLICISM SERIES

The final episode of Fr. Bob Barron’s CATHOLICISM series, World Without End: The Last Things, will be shown on Friday, June 1, at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. Please call the RE Office, 847/966-1180, if you plan to attend. Page Eight The Ascension of the Lord May 20, 2012

TODAY’S READINGS READINGS FOR THE WEEK First Reading — The lot fell upon Matthias, and he Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Jn 16:29-33 was counted with the eleven apostles Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Jn 17:1-11a (Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26). Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Jn 17:11b-19 Psalm — The Lord has set his throne in heaven Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Jn 17:20-26 (Psalm 103). Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Jn 21:15-19 Second Reading — If God so loved us, we also Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Jn 21:20-25 must love one another (1 John 4:11-16). Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Gospel — Holy Father, keep them in your name, so Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104; that they may be one just as we are one (John Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 17:11b-19). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25; Jn 20:19-23 or International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventh Sunday of Easter Monday: St. Christopher Magallanes and THE LOAN Companions We didn’t inherit the earth from our parents. Tuesday: St. Rita of Cascia We’re borrowing it from our children. Friday: St. Bede the Venerable; —Chief Seattle St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi

Financial Update

The good news is we’re ahead of last year! The challenge is the collections through the first two weeks of May have fallen short of our budget target by $2,109. This has increased our shortfall for the fiscal year to $11,863. Please do what you can to help us catch up before the end of June!

We wish to express our thanks to all parishioners who continue to give of their time, talent and treasure in support of the Parish.

Actual Budget Difference Actual Last Yr Difference

Sunday Collection $10,549 $11,800 ($1,251.00) $10,549 $12,172 ($1,623.00)

Month to Date $24,491 $26,600 ($2,109.00) $24,491 $25,390 ($899.00)

Year to Date $504,587 $516,450 ($11,863.00) $504,587 $497,441 $7,146

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Many never-married, divorced, or widowed people in mid-life (mid-30s to 50s) feel alone, out-of-place (even in church!), and wondering what this phase of life means for them. That’s where the REFLECT Catholic Singles Retreat comes in… since 2004, our weekend retreats have offered mid-life singles the chance to experience healing, a sense of belonging, and a renewed relationship with the Lord through planned talks, a reconciliation service, Sunday mass, and caring fellowship. Our next retreat is set for the weekend of June 29 – July 1, 2012 Cardinal Stritch Retreat House Mundelein, IL To find out more about REFLECT, please contact us at (312) 532-8286 or visit our website at www.ReflectRetreat.com.

St. Francis Xavier Parish, Wilmette, Il Invites you to a presentation by Dr. Martha Twaddle, M.D. and Liz Richmond M.A. LCPC Grief Counselor with Hospice Palliative Care and Anticipatory Grief Thursday, June 12, 7-9PM

Dr. Twaddle is a nationally recognized expert in hospice and palliative medicine.

There is no charge - free will donations will be accepted. Refreshments will be served For more information call 847 256-2273 or email : [email protected] Page Ten The Ascension of the Lord May 20, 2012

Sunday, May 20 - Ascension Liturgy next weekend 7:30 am For the Living & Deceased Members May 26-27 of St. Isaac Jogues and their Families; Celebrant Josephine Dyja 9:00 am Deceased Members of Paul Thorn, Sr. Family 5:00 pm Fr. Janas 10:30 am Aleykutty Vellookunnel 7:30 am Fr. McGlynn/Deacon Paul 12:00 pm Suzanne M. Podolski 9:00 am Fr. Luczak / Deacon Paul 10:30 am Fr. Kalas / Deacon Paul Monday, May 21 12:00 pm Fr. Janas 8:00 am Purgatorial Society 1:30 pm Baptisms - Fr. Luczak Mary Burdi

Tuesday, May 22 May 28 - Memorial Day 8:00 am Rosa Sanchez 9:00 am Fr. Luczak/Deacon Rod Altar Servers - Nelson Perumpel, Wednesday, May 23 Carlo Lasco, Athena Lasco 8:00 am Bloemer Family

Thursday, May 24 8:00 am John & Mary Puisis Altar Servers

Friday, May 25 8:00 am Mark Koz 5:00 pm Bryan Roque, Elizabeth Stanton, Marvin Roque, Trisha Bonto Saturday, May 26 7:30 am Vijay Thomas, Diann George, 8:00 am Communion Service—No Intentions Dennis George, Thomas Striblen 5:00 pm Norma & Rita Miranda 9:00 am Alexandra Wais, Christopher Wais, Alena Joseph, Adam Ratner Sunday, May 27 - Pentecost 10:30 am Justin Thomas, Edrienne Yap, 7:30 am Waclaw Bloniarz Jude Jimmychan, Jane Escarez 9:00 am For the Living & Deceased Members 12:00 pm Sabin Thomas, Kevin Thomas, of St. Isaac Jogues and their Families; Rene Dumayas, Mark Malitz Mary Klopack

10:30 am Fr. Thomas Moore Zacharia, CMI

12:00 pm Deceased members of the Sacristy Committee Guinto Family Marguerite Smoczynski

Confessions Fr. McGlynn

Relatives & Friends Please remember the sick and hospitalized

Linda Bennett FRANK SIKORSKI Audrey Jans STACIA MARY DOVE Mari Beth Aimers Molly Griffin Leona Schmidt Katherine Williams Tina Wissing Page Eleven The Ascension of the Lord May 20, 2012

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: 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. David Stagaman, S.J. Marlene Garber (Data Processor) Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M.

Religious Education...... 966-1180 Eucharistic Celebrations: Renata Jaroslawski (Staff Secretary) Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Music Ministry...... 967-1060 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Parish Hall...... 965-1091 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

BULLETIN SICK LIST

The sick and hospitalized are to be held in thought and prayer. For their family, friends, and faith community it is often times the best, and sometimes even only, way we can help and support them. Yet we must remember that by law we cannot publicly let our parish community know the health status of any of our members without their permission. What that means is that we cannot put peo- ple’s names in the bulletin sick list for prayer without permission.

As a reminder our policy is as follows: Names for the sick list in the bulletin have to be called in by the person who is ill or by a member of their family. At the time they call in the name they will be asked whether they are the sick person him/herself, or a member of their family and if they give per- mission for the name to be placed on the list. They will be asked for the correct spelling of the sick person’s name. If a family member, they will be required to give their name for our records. The name will be in the bulletin for one month.

Then the person’s name will be inscribed in the Book of Community Prayer. All people and prayer requests are remembered during the petitions at all the weekend Masses. Their names will also be given to our Ministers of Praise to pray for them daily.

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