Saint Isaac Jogues Parish

SAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISH

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

Website: http://sij-parish.com

The Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2009 Page Two The Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2009

"NEW FACES” … 2009

I was only nine years old when “New Faces of 1952” became a major hit on Broadway. Of the songs, I remember only the funny ones -- like Alice Ghostley's hysterical "Boston Be- guine." Witty Cole Porter was probably pale green with envy when he heard lyrics like

“And even the palms seemed to potted…”

If he wasn’t “green,” perhaps he was “tickled pink.”

Withal, "New Faces" was bright and cheerful and years ahead of its time. Some of its per- formers became famous- - Eartha Kitt, Paul Lynde, Alice Ghostley and last, but in no way least, Mel Brooks! In 1952, those "New Faces" were unknown. They became "stars" not only of an old vaudeville format but a kind of comedy they helped to invent!

I like 50's trivia, but that's only a segue to welcoming two “new faces” to our own parish family-- Fr. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. and Deacon Alejandro Flores. In this bulletin, “Fr. Cam" has provided a brief autobiography. For my own part, I am delighted to have an Associate who is as experienced and accomplished in teaching and pastoral ministry as he is. After a long wait-- and persistent prayer-- I am grateful and hopeful. I know Fr. Cam will do much to enrich the life of our parish.

Deacon Alejandro Flores will be ordained a priest of the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas in May. Like Fr. Joseph Sia, our deacon from Mundelein Seminary last year, he will preach and minister to St. Isaac Jogues Parish from February through April. Next week, Deacon Flores, will offer his own autobiographical sketch.

It's a real sign of life and growth to see "new faces" in old places; for "new faces" mean fresh challenges and visions of a more vital Church.

-Fr. Luczak Page Three The Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2009

Something about the new "boy" on the block - Fr. Camillus (Cam) Janas, O.F.M.

I was born in New England, the state of New Hampshire and the city of Man- chester, to wonderful parents, Julia and Albert Janas. Their parents -- my grandparents-- came from Poland. Through them I learned to speak Polish. My parents belonged to a Polish parish, St. Hedwig, by name, and I attended a grammar school staffed by Felician Sisters, who also helped my progress in the Polish language. I was graduated in 1947 and attended a high school staffed by the wonderful Christian Brothers. During the last year of high school I applied to the Franciscans in Pulaski, Wisconsin. Two Franciscans came to the parish every three years to conduct a two-week mission: one week for the men and the other week for the women. I believe that they and the Felicians, who follow a Franciscan Rule of life, had a lot to do with my answering God's call to be a Franciscan priest.

I entered the Franciscan novitiate in 1951, the same year I graduated from high school. At that time the novitiate was in Pulaski, WI. Three months later we moved to Lake Geneva, WI to continue our novitiate. After a year I took vows for a three year period and moved to Burlington, WI to begin my college studies. After Burlington --together with my six classmates-I moved to the newly built House of Theology in West Chicago, IL where I completed four years of study of theology. Then, I received my “obedience” to teach at Bishop Neuman High School in Philadelphia. I taught for one year and then was sent to Fordham Uni- versity to work on my Master's degree in Sociology and Anthropology. After two years I returned to Philadelphia to teach in the largest Catholic High School in the world - 6,000 students - and to prepare for administration at a newly built Archbishop Ryan High School. In 1968 I was asked to be the Director of Clerics, who were Franciscans at the college level. After a year, I went to St. Francis College in Joliet to be the school's chaplain and teacher. After two years I became chaplain and teacher at the Felician Sisters' mother house in Lodi, NJ. After four years I went to St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Saginaw, MI to be part of team ministry, which consisted of 3 Franciscan priests, the High School Principal, the Religious Ed. Director, the Music Minister and the Youth Director. After nine years I became pastor of Assumption Par- ish in Bridgeport, MI, where I ministered for six years after which I became pastor of a charismatic prayer group in Montrose, MI. In 1996 I became pastor of St. Andrew Parish in Manitowoc, MI. It was a time of merging parishes. I, then, became pastor of St. Boniface Parish together with St. Andrew in the same city. During this time 6 parishes merged into one, now known as St. Francis of Assisi Parish which has three worship sites. It was time to move again--this time to St. Stanislaus Parish, in Cleveland, OH, in which parish I made use of my knowledge of the Polish language. After being there for two and a half years I have come here to St. Isaac Jogues Parish, where I am an associate pastor. I am very happy to be here and look forward in serving the people of the parish and of growing in joyful love of Jesus with the parishioners.

P.S. I have two sisters and one brother. One sister and brother are married. My other sister is a Felician. Page Four The Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2009

SPIRITUAL LIFE

NEW

The first training session for new Altar Servers will be Monday, January 26, at 5:30 p.m. in church. Please be on time. Students who attend RE classes will be finished in time to go to class. For more information please call 847/966-1180.

SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION

The Spiritual Life Commission meets this Thursday, Jan. 29th, at 7:30 p.m. in the RE Office.

PRO-LIFE POSTCARD CAMPAIGN NEXT WEEKEND

Next weekend during Mass adults and older youth will have an opportunity to sign pro-life postcards which will be mailed to our two U.S. Senators and each household’s appropriate Representative in the U.S. House. This pro-life campaign is co-sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment and is being conducted in parishes throughout the Archdiocese next weekend, January 31-February 1.

After the homily each person who would like to participate will receive a strip of three postcards. You are asked to sign the postcards and then print your name, address, city, state and zip code. If you know whom your House Representative is, you will put that on the appropriate card. Richard Durbin and Roland Burris are the Senators from Illinois. The Ushers will then collect the cards, and volunteers will separate, count, stamp and mail them.

Each postcard on the strip of three reads as follows:

“Dear Senator/Representative:

At this time of serious national challenges, Americans should unite to serve the good of all, born and unborn. The Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA), the most radical and divisive pro-abortion bill ever introduced in Con- gress, would create a ‘fundamental right’ to abortion that government could not limit but would have to support. FOCA would overturn many existing widely-supported policies, including laws protecting parental in- volvement and conscience rights and those preventing partial-birth abortion and taxpayer funding of abortion.

Please oppose FOCA or any similar measure, and retain laws against federal funding and promotion of abortion. As your constituent, I would appreciate a written response telling me how you would vote on these mat- ters.

Respectfully, ______”

This postcard signing even gives us as individuals, and as a body, an opportunity to give public witness to our belief in the sanctity of human life. Please pray for the success of this campaign and for the establishment of public policies respectful of the human person. Thank you! Page Five The Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2009

MINISTRY FAIR

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Parish Ministry Fair being held after all the Masses the weekend of February 7-8 in the Holy Family Room. This is a great way for you to see all the groups and ministries active here at St. Isaac Jogues Parish and a way for you to explore how you might become involved for a first time or try a new ministry or share with others how being involved has aided your faith jour- ney! Hospitality will be served and there will be information and some representatives from the following organizations and ministries: Baptism Preparation, Bible Study, Parish Schools, Religious Education, SPRED, Spiritual Life Commission, Adult Education/Formation, Altar Servers, Arts & Environment, Bereave- ment, Eucharistic Ministers, Holy Hour, Lectors, Liturgy Board, Liturgy Planners, Music Ministry, Ministry of Praise, RCIA, Sacristans, Sharing Parish, Ushers, Hopeline, Ministers of Care, Parish Nurse Programs, New Beginnings, St. Vincent De Paul Society, Bingo, the Filipino Prayer Group, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Blood Draw and Finance Committee. Please plan now to stop in, gather some information and perhaps step forward to help St. Isaac Jogues Parish continue the work of our Lord Jesus Christ!

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL: “…DO ALL FOR THE GLORY OF GOD.” (I Corinthians 10:31)

Many parishioners either have or soon will receive a mailing from Cardinal George asking that you make a pledge to the 2009 Annual Catholic Appeal. The Appeal not only funds the operations of the Archdiocese, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. Appeal funds support the ongoing formation of priests, deacons and lay ministers (liturgical, educational, etc.), SPRED, efforts on behalf of life (conception to natural death), and the care and comfort of those in most need here and around the world. This year the theme of the Appeal is “Do all for the glory of God.” Clearly, everything that we do to live out our faith gives glory to God. Our contributions to our parish and our Archdiocese multiply the glory that we give to our God by enabling ministries and services that touch thousands of lives. Also, when our parish reaches its goal, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our parish. Please prayerfully consider a pledge to the 2009 Annual Catholic Appeal. Thank you!

READINGS FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9

I Corinthians 7:32-35

Mark 1:21-28

ABOUT NEXT WEEK’S READINGS

DEUTERONOMY: “The events in today’s reading take place as the Israelites are camped on the shore of the Jordan River ready to enter the Promised Land. Moses is near death and is giving final instructions. He prom- ises that after his death, God will still be with them through another prophet. Both Jewish and Christian read- ers have seen this as referring to the future Messiah.”

I CORINTHIANS: “In this section of the first letter to the Corinthians, Paul is responding to their question about whether it is better to remain single or become married. Paul’s belief was that when you became Chris- tian, you shouldn’t take on a new state in life since he expected Jesus would return in glory soon.”

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EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

*The Child Safety Training session for Grs. 3-4 will be Monday, Jan. 26th and given by Mrs. Stanton. *Confirmation Year II Candidates are reminded to be on time for their second meetings with staff members and to turn in any late work they may have. *Signed permission slips for the Confirmation Year I Retreat are due in the RE Office or your child’s catechist by Jan. 26th. *Confirmation Year I Candidates have a retreat this Saturday, January 31st, beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Par- ish Hall. At 4 p.m. there will be a meeting for parents/guardians to talk about the parish Confirmation preparation. Then Candidates and families will attend the 5 p.m. Mass and participate in a Sacrament Enrollment Rite during the Mass. Please call the RE Office if you have questions, 847/966-1180.

ST. PAUL PRESENTATION

A multi-media presentation on St. Paul, his life and his mission will be given by Mr. Joe Durepos this Tues- day, January 27th, 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. Mr. Durepos is the executive editor of acquisitions at Loyola Press in Chicago and is the author of A Still More Excellent Way: How St. Paul Points Us to Jesus. Copies of the book will be on sale for $10 and he will be happy to sign the books if you wish. Hospitality will follow the presentation. This is the first of four sessions of our Year of St. Paul series. The next presentation will then focus on St. Paul’s moral teaching and insights on Christian virtues, and it will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12th, with Dr. Jim Papandrea. All are welcome! Free will offering will be appreciated.

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HUMAN CONCERNS

Keeping the Sick “Well” Part 2 Other Ways to Stem the Tide!

In today’s article, I’ll share other precautions visitors need to take to stop the spread of infection & keep you & your loved one healthier.

Visitors need to wash hands when first entering the hospital & on leaving. You don’t want to bring in a “bug” & you don’t want to carry one out either. The rules of “thumb” are to “wash… with soap & water when they are dirty & …soap & water or hand rub (gel) before eating, putting on make up or touching contact lenses.”

In addition to hand washing, follow these rules as well: + “DO NOT VISIT if you don’t feel well or have: a fever, cold, cough, rash, body aches, sore throat, diarrhea or vomiting.” + “DO NOT sit on the patient’s bed.” + “DO NOT use the patient’s toilet; use the public restrooms.” + “DO NOT touch the patient’s wound(s), devices or any hospital equipment in the room.” + “Cover your mouth & nose when you cough & sneeze.” + “Limit the number of visitors at any time.” Page Seven The Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2009

+ “Help avoid clutter in the patient’s room.” + “If you have any questions,…speak with the patient’s nurse.” And last, but by no means least (esp. if the patient is in isolation), “WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP & WA- TER OR THE HAND RUB BEFORE & AFTER VISITING.

”The steps you take to protect the ill person & yourself will help to stem the tide of infections & their spread!

I hope you have a good week!

Pat Kellen, RN, Parish Nurse Advocate Health Care/ St. Isaac Jogues

Lifesteps Assessment Offered

St. Joseph Village of Chicago is inviting adult children who have concerns about an aging parent to bring their loved one for a free Lifesteps assessment. Lifesteps is a nationally recognized tool used to evaluate physical and cognitive skills and provide appropriate information to be shared with family and physician in determining future planning needs. The assessments are offered every Sunday through February between 8:30AM and 4:00 PM. An appointment is not necessary. For further information, contact Linda at 773-328-5541. The value of this complimentary evaluation is $350 and is offered without obligation.

Mental Health Program at Rush North Shore Tomorrow

NAMI CCNS – National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cook County North Suburban chapter – offers a free program for the public tomorrow Jan. 26 at 7:30PM at Rush North Shore’s Kenton-Knox Conference Center. “Ask the Doctor Your Questions About Mental Illness” features Dr. John Zajecka, MD, an expert in affective disorders (inc. bipolar disorder & depression), anxiety disorders, & schizo- phrenia. Dr. Zajecka will consider questions relating to family support & the most effective medications & non- medication approaches for treating mental illness. The Kenton-Knox Conference Center is located at 9701 N. Knox (near Golf Rd. & Skokie Blvd.) in Skokie. For more information, contact NAMI CCNS at 847-716-2252 or www.namiccns.org

Hospice Volunteer Training

Rainbow Hospice is hosting a three-part training program for persons interested in visiting hospice patients. Training will take place Saturdays Jan. 31 & Feb. 7, 2009 from 9AM to 3PM & Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 6PM to 9PM. Classes will be held at their Park Ridge offices 444 N. Northwest Hwy. To register or for further information, contact Kathy Huber at 847-692-8889 or Rhonda Parrow at 847-685-9900 X3128.

Are you pregnant and in need? We are there and we care. Call confidential HOPELINE (847) 823—HOPE Page Eight The Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2009

PARISH LIFE Our Own Lisa Hall in Concert

Monday, January 26th, at 7:30 p.m.

You already know the musical talent of our own music director, Lisa Hall. You've heard her at Mass, and you heard her at the “Winter Concert" she gave January 4th. Here's another opportunity to enjoy her music. Coupon Booklets will be available after the Masses the weekend of February 21/22 She will give a concert for the "New Begin- nings" Catholic Singles Group at St. Matthew (this weekend only). Catholic Church in Schaumburg on Monday, January 26th, at 7:30 p.m. You don't have to be single to come hear her. Admission is free. Booklets may also be purchased at the Rectory or by calling To get to St. Matthew Church, simply take Golf Geri Johanson Road west to Meacham ( the western border of Woodfield Shopping Center). Turn south on 847.724.3543 Meacham to Schaumburg Road (about a mile). Take Schaumburg Road west about a mile to Coupons will be honored on the church on the left. The concert will be held in the "Hughes Center." February 27 as well as 28. You're going to really love this. For further in- Call Carson’s and have them hold your formation, call Dan Sobieski at 847-965-8072 purchase for a later date.

Stewardship…………………………………………...Sunday Collection

Weekly (this year) 1/18/09—$8,332.91 (last year) 1/20/08—$8,883.33

There is a certain urgency in today’s Gospel as Jesus calls His first disciples—Andrew and Simon, James and John. Each one follows Jesus immediately, unhesitatingly abandoning nets and boats and father and fellow workers. To what is Jesus calling me—at this moment, in these circumstances? What will I need to abandon in order to follow Him?

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

One of the most unusual Catholic churches in the world is in Amsterdam: Our Lord in the Attic, or

as the locals say, "Ons Lieve Heer op Solder." What looks like a beautiful, narrow brick mansion alongside a canal is a clever disguise for a very well-preserved seventeenth century home and a

secret church. During the Reformation, the Nether- lands was divided into Protestant Holland and the Spanish Netherlands, now known as Belgium, a Catholic stronghold. Protestant reformers seized

all the Catholic parishes in Holland and "deCatholicized" them. New laws forbade the celebration of the Mass in public. St. Nicholas Church was renamed "Old Church" by the new owners, and the dispossessed Catholics got to work "hiding" St. Nicholas Parish in the upper floors of this mansion. Other Catholics did the same thing, but this is the only hidden church that survives today. Sunday Mass is still celebrated January 25 here.

It's a beautiful hideaway, with nothing spared in Saul of Tarsus, who later changed his regard to marble, gilding, a pipe organ, and classic name to Paul, was a Pharisee and a Dutch painting. A few steps away, the Old fierce persecutor of Christians in the Church, begun in 1250, stands emptied of the stat- period immediately alter the Resurrec- ues and carvings of its Catholic days, its windows replaced by plain glass. The new tenants gave up tion of Jesus. While he was on the road when it came to the ceiling, which is still painted to Damascus, Christ Himself appeared with saints, biblical scenes, and merchant ships. to him, saying: "Saul, Saul, why do you The Dutch reformers were tolerant sorts, and as persecute me?" Saul fell to the ground long as the Catholics kept out of sight, they were and lost his vision, which was restored out of mind. Catholicism was at last tolerated in Holland after 1853, hut in 1924 when the Interna- to him by Ananias, a Christian living in tional Eucharistic Congress was held in Amster- Damascus (also commemorated on the dam, processions of Catholics were still forbidden day), who also baptized Paul. The feast in the streets. Today, Roman Catholics are about of the Conversion of Saint Paul was nineteen percent of the population, and there's no celebrated as early as the 6th century. need for any of them to hide in the attic.

Sunday, January 25 Liturgies next weekend 7:30 am Bruno Demko January 31 — February 1 9:00 am Frank Igoe & Barbara O’Brien Presider 10:30 am Dr. Florencio Moreno, Sr. 12:00 pm For the Living & Deceased Members of 5:00 pm Fr. Luczak/Deacon Paul St. Isaac Jogues & their Families; 7:30 am Fr. McGlynn Tony Ferraro 9:00 am Fr. Kenndy 10:30 am Fr Stagaman Monday, January 26 12:00 pm Fr. Kalas 8:00 am Purgatorial Society; Sophie & Leo Fenski Altar Servers Tuesday, January 27 8:00 am Special Intention St. Nino 5:00 pm Alexander Kniazuk, Matthew Kniazuk, Elizabeth Stanton Wednesday, January 28 7:30 am Ian DeLeon, Christina Jimmychan, 8:00 am Larry Wheeler Rachel Nieva 9:00 am Kiran Jose, Christian Manaois, Thursday, January 29 Christy Manaois 8:00 am Joseph Vasile 10:30 am Matthew, Caroline and Paul Jaroslawski Friday, January 30 12:00 pm Jasmine Herrera, Adam Ratner, 8:00 am Joseph Wleklinski Rene Dumayas

Saturday, January 31 8:00 am Communion Service-No Intentions Sacristy Committee 5:00 pm For the Living & Deceased Members of Janet Grant, Marguerite Smoczynski St. Isaac Jogues & their Families; John Burke Relatives & Friends Please remember the sick and hospitalized: Sunday, February 1 Wilma Anapa, Bob Arns, Shirley Arns, John Arns, Jr. 7:30 am Richard M. Arendt Andre Baros, Noah Baros, Linda Bennett, 9:00 am Brezinski Family Shawn Bong, Genevieve Conway, Heidi DeMeo, 10:30 am Walter Mryczko Marian De Meo, Mary Genvaldi, Arlene Irmen, 12:00 pm Evodio Gonzalez & Giuseppe Marsico Shirley Klein, Mark Koz, Maria Ladd, Megan Lawler, Lillian McCloud, Bob Meyers, Marilyn Michaels, Pat Olech, Tammy Heffernan Propst, Tony Romito, Linda Bong Sanchez, Paul Sitkowski, John Terzakis, Reconciliation Pat Terzakis, Pat Walter, Chuck Watson, Fr. McGlynn Mary Zimniewicz, Megan Zimniewicz Upshaw.

REST IN PEACE

Roberta Halley, wife of Dan

“The God of our ancestors designated you to know His will… for you will be His witness before all to what you have seen and heard.”

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PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. months prior to setting the wedding date with an additional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The PASTORAL STAFF: following wedding times can be scheduled: Deacon Bob Kerls, Parish Business Administrator Friday at 5:00 p.m.; Mrs. Dolores Stanton,Director of Religious Education Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Mrs. Patricia Kellen, Parish Nurse Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only) Mrs. Lisa Hall, Music Director Sacrament of Baptism: Second and fourth Sunday of DEACON COMMUNITY: each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Session Deacon & Mrs. Robert C. O’Keefe must be completed before Baptism. Contact the Parish Deacon Rod Ranola Office as soon as possible for details. Deacon & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton Parish Office Website: http://sij-parish.com WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDERS: E-mail: [email protected] Rev. Ron Kalas 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL. 60714...... 967-1060 Rev. Larry Janowski, O.F.M. Mrs. Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. Mrs. Emilie Casacchia (Data Processor) Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M. Mrs. Marlene Garber (Data Processor) Rev. David Stagaman, S.J. Mrs. Jane Piper (Bulletin Editor) Religious Education...... 966-1180 Staff Secretary Eucharistic Celebrations: Parish Nurse...... 967-1094 Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Music Ministry...... 967-1091 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Parish Hall...... 965-1091 Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM Ministry Center...... 965-6911 Parish School: Sacrament of Reconciliation: St. John Brebeuf School...... 966-3266 Saturday, 11:00 - 12:00 Noon or anytime by request. Principal: Mrs. Margaret Whitman

ADDING NAMES TO THE PARISH SICK LIST

It has always been the policy of St. Isaac Jogues to offer our parish community an opportunity to pray for those parishioners who are ill and in need of our prayers. We have tried to keep close track of these names for our Bulletin as they are made available to us.

However, now we face an important privacy issue, very much like the issues faced by hospitals, health institutions, and certainly by other parishes.

We cannot (by law) publicly let our parish community know the health status of any of our members without their permission.

We appreciate the fact that often friends, neighbors, and acquaintances wish to do something special for a person who is ill, and ask to place their name on the list to be prayed for. While their intentions are surely good, we simply can no longer accept names in this manner.

We will institute a new process regarding calling in names for the Bulletin list.

Names for the sick list placed 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 permission for the name to be placed on the list. They will be asked for the cor- rect spelling of the sick person's name. If a family member, they will be required to give their name for our records.

Thank you for your patience regarding this new process. We wish to do all we can to offer our parish community the opportunity to offer prayers for those who are ill — but we must also be cognizant of the fact that all members of our con- gregation are entitled to their privacy in this regard.

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS ST. ISAAC JOGUES #512032 8149 Golf Road Niles, IL 60714

TELEPHONE 847 967-1060

CONTACT PERSON Jane/Janet

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THANK YOU!