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Fr. Bob’s Briefs This past week, the priests of the Archdiocese gathered together for a Priest’s Day with Archbishop Cupich at Loyola University Lakeshore Campus. This was our first Priest’s Day with our new archbishop. On that day, the view of Lake Michigan was absolutely beautiful. The air was clear and crisp, so you could see very far away. Thin light clouds floated over a pristine blue sky. The lake itself was calm. Myriad shades of blue melted into one another as gently little waves rolled upon the rocks on the shore. Many priests walked toward the lakeshore to enjoy the quiet and serene view. We enjoyed the tranquil lake and clear skies because, living in Chicago, we know that the lake rarely looks like this. Lake Michigan looks very different most of the days. A lot of times, Lake Michigan looks more like the Sea of Galilee, which we hear in the Gospel today. From the Gospel of Mark, we hear today how Jesus and His disciples are in a boat on the Sea of Galilee. While on the water, a violent storm came upon them. Huge waves were breaking over the boat, and the boat was filling up with water and the Apostles were terrified with fear. All the while, Jesus is asleep in the boat. Ludolf Backhuyson (1630-1708) beautifully paints today’s gospel scene in his painting entitled, Christ in the Storm of Sea of Galilee, found in the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Backhuyson was German born Dutch painter who became celebrated for his sea themed paintings, especially depicting rough seas. The Sea of Galilee portrayed in Backhuyson’s painting shows a very violent storm and turbulent lake, unlike the Lake Michigan earlier this week. The Sea of Galilee in Backhuyson’s painting reminds us of what Lake Michigan looks like more often than not. The sail of the boat reveals a strong blowing gale. Pushed on by the fierce wind storm, immense waves slash across the surface of the water. Some of the waves, like the one seen smashing into the boat, are larger than the boat itself. It is no wonder that the Apostles are terrified! Yet, in this storm, Jesus is present. Jesus, painted in pink towards the bottom of the boat, Jesus is asleep in the boat. Although the scene is stormy, violent, and not pretty, Jesus is present in this scene. As mentioned earlier, Archbishop Cupich gathered together with the priests of the Archdiocese to hear some speakers and talk about the upcoming Synod of the Family that will be held in Rome this October. We realize that, more often than not, family life is more similar to the stormy Sea of Galilee, rather than calm Lake Michigan. Families in the world today feel like they in a storm. Families today feel many enormous waves crashing upon them: waves of violence and domestic abuse, waves of infidelity, waves of separation and divorce, waves of alcoholism and drug abuse, waves of broken families, waves of hurt, waves of despair and abandonment, waves of illness, and waves of grief. Yet, in this violent storm that swirls around us, in these nasty waves that hit us, Christ is present. It is the hope of the synod to help the Church minister to families who find themselves in this storm of family life. As we discussed on our Priest’s Day, the Church wants to help families better to see and find the presence of Christ in our stormy family situations. Jesus is still there. His grace is present to us, even though we are scared and the elements around us are stormy. Please pray for the upcoming Synod on Families this October. Please pray for all families around the world today. May our Blessed Mother, Undoer of Knots, help us with her maternal care and St. Joseph pray for us! Vivat Jesus! Live Jesus! MASS INTENTIONS Weekly Collection Report Monday, June 22 The Weekly Parish Budget $ 11,337.00 8:30 a.m. †Irena & Walenty Kowal/Family Sunday Collection June 14, 2015 $ 5,857.40 Father’s Day Novena Thank you for your generosity! Tuesday, June 23 Gracias por tu generosidad! Bog zaplac za ofiary skladane na tace! 8:30 a.m. †William Goska/Family Father’s Day Novena Wednesday, June 24 COMMUNION MINISTERS 8:30 a.m. †Jacob Bara/Birthday/Daughter Dee Kountis Saturday, June 27, 2015 Father’s Day Novena 5:00 PM. Deacon Ben, P. Feltz, G. Kujawa, L. Leen Thursday, June 25 8:30 a.m. NO MASS Sunday, June 28, 2015 7:30 AM Friday, June 26 Sr. Agatha, B. Koran, R. Kosowski, J. Stanislovatis 9:30 AM 8:30 a.m. †Tom Swoik/Birthday/Cousin Dee Kountis S. Erklin, S. Madonna, G. Zaja, P. Zaja Father’s Day Novena 11:00 AM Cynthia, Hermila and Victor Duque, Saturday, June 27 Angelica Jimenez 8:30 a.m. †Socorro Prieto/Birthday/Family Father’s Day Novena *********************************************************** ALTAR SERVERS The Rosary is recited every Saturday Saturday, June 27, 2015 after 8:30 a.m. Mass. 5 :00 PM All are invited to participate. Javier Castillo, Dylan Davis, Adrian Serrano 5:00 p.m. †Frank Janczy/Family Sunday, June 28, 2015 †Frank Kuncic/Wife 7:30 AM †Al Zaborniak/Family & Friends Vanessa Diaz, Leylani Velasquez Sunday, June 28 9:30 AM Amalia Garcia, Adrian and Andres Garza 7:30 a.m. †Margaret Powers Kurcz 11:00 AM †Patrick Jude Kurcz David and Nick Alvarez, Reyna Cortez †Joseph P. Kurcz *********************************************************** LECTORS 9:30 a.m. Boguslawa & Stanislaw Krzak/25th Wedding Anniversary/Family Saturday, June 27, 2015 †Edward Michaels/Wife & Family 5:00 PM †Dorothy Zabran/Patricia & Michael Gluchman C. Hughes Father’s Day Novena 11:00 a.m. †Ofelia Hernandez Sunday, June 28, 2015 †Antonio Trejo/2nd Anniversary/Daughter 7:30 AM Juanita Trejo Dominguez E. Dominguez †Juana Vargas, Maria Molina & Francisco 9:30 AM Vargas/Family S. Davis †Maria Vasquez/Linda Vilchis 11:00 AM 12:30 p.m. St. Joseph Parishioners Angelica Romero - First Reading Lula Hermosillo - Second Reading ONCE A KNIGHT, ALWAYS A KNIGHT! St. Joseph School: A Community of Faith, Knowledge and Service. 708-458-2927 SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 30TH I open my article this week with some very good news. Seventh grader Javier Castillo won first place in the state for his essay in RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION the American Legion Citizenship Essay Contest. He received Registration for the St. Joseph Religious Education Program his award in Springfield, Illinois. Way to go Javier! will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30 in the school hall, 5641 S. 73rd Ave., Summit. The tuition schedule, class Here is the Honor Roll for the third trimester for grades 2 – 7: schedule and all information will be available. If you are unable to attend and are interested in sending your children to the St. FIRST HONORS: Sofia Flores, Samantha Garza, John Joseph Religious Education program, please call the rectory Hughes, Daniel Lopez, Daniel Rocha, Reichen Ziemba, Athena office at 708-458-0501. Doulas, Maciek Furczon, Giovanni Garcia, Saul Garcia, Lilliana Garza, Isabella Rodriguez, Madelyn Ciampaglia, Samuel Dudlo, APARTE LA FECHA: 30 DE JUNIO DEL 2015 Katarzyna Galdyn, Mallory Hervieux, Leah Michalak, Jacob Santiago, Yasmine Escoto, Natalie Feiwell, Abby Gamboa, INSCRIPCIÓNES PARA EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA Emily Grab, Cydney Martinez, Tyler Ziemba, Dylan Davis, Las inscripciónes para el Programa de Educación Religiosa Javier Castillo, Nina Dinon, Cassandra Dudlo, Adam Kus. de San José se llevaran acabo de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. el martes, 30 de junio en el salón de la escuela, situado en SECOND HONORS: Isabella Herandez, Arianna Mendoza, el 5641 S. 73 Ave., Summit. Toda información estará dis- Alisha Momusse, Angel Perez, Leslie Puente, Nataly Rios, ponible tal como el costo por la matrícula y horario de Marcelino Rivera, Joshua VanOrt, Amelia Webb, Eddie Cahue, clases. Si usted no puede asistir y está interesado en envi- Kelly Gutierrez, Olympio Huerta, Jayce Payne, Jaleena Smith- ar a sus hijos al Program de Educación Religiosa de San Ponce, Tiernan Ziemba, Claire Cervi, Gilianna Hardaway, Jada José, favor de llamar a la oficina de la rectoría al 708-458- Madgett, Justine Madgett, Leia Baena, Elias Cahue, Sayuri 0501. Cruz, Vanessa Diaz, Carla Fornino, Amalia Garcia, Elvin Garcia, Lorenzo Garza, Miracle Williams, Diego Yanez, Sarah CALENDAR MEETING Marsink, Karine Gutierrez, Sophia Ciampaglia, Sergio Garcia. The Calendar Meeting for the 2015—2016 school year is taking place Tuesday, June 30 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Senior Center, We wish to congratulate our students and their families for a 5641 S. 73rd Ave., Summit. Mr. Manetti will be representing all great job. Enjoy the summer! school organizations. Please remember, we continue to register for the upcoming school year. St. Joseph Parish has a great school with programs for children entering 3-year-old preschool to eighth grade. On June 28th we will be hosting an information day for those interested in finding out more about St. Joseph School from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Join us for coffee and, have a conversation with our principal and learn about our school. Have a great week! God Bless. Lawrence Manetti, Principal You’re A Winner! 52 Pick-Up News PENNY DAVIS Ticket # 0481 Congratulations to this week’s $125 winner of the 52 Pick- Up Raffle. Tickets for 2015 are available. Come by and pick one up from the rectory or school office. Informes del Padre Bob La semana pasada, los sacerdotes de la Arquidiócesis se reunieron con el arzobispo Cupich con motivo del Día de los Sacerdotes en la Uni- versidad de Loyola Lakeshore Campus.