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Saint Isaac Jogues Parish SAINTSAINT ISAACISAAC JOGUESJOGUES PARISHPARISH 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714 ¨ 847.967.1060 ¨ Fax: 847.967.1070 ¨ Website: http://sij-parish.com The union of man and wife is from God. -St. Augustine Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 Page 2 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 CARNIVAL IN RIO I have more appreciation of W. H. Auden’s “take” on Carnival. Carnival celebrates the unity of our human race as mortal creatures, who come into this world and de- part form it without our consent . it is a cause for rejoicing that we are not alone, that all of us, irre- spective of age or sex or rank or talent, are in the same boat. In many parts of the world, Carnival makes that “same boat” rock. Of all the places I haven’t been, no place “rocks the boat” better than Rio De Janei- ro. Carnival in Rio began in 1723. It was originally called Entrudo, and consisted of a giant “water fight.” Rich or poor - - even royalty - - were drenched! Eventually, the Entrudo was banned by I have had an unusual fascination with Carnival. It authorities. is not because I want to follow the crowd to “party central” or boogie in the streets. It is because I am The parades of dancers and floats evolved from a curious observer. I confess freely I have never the mid-19th century. The Samba, which sets Rio outgrown the need to know WHY. apart, originated in Bahia. Its African rhythms and drumming have been an essential part of Rio’s In the past, I have shared what I have learned Carnival since 1920. he scale of Rio’s pre-Lenten about Mardi Gras, Shrovetide, Maslenitsa, and feast is amazing. In 2011, 4.9 million people par- Carnival in Venice. It has been a spiritual trave- ticipated. 400,000 of these revelers were from for- logue rather than a “pilgrimage” . a speculation eign countries. Some of Rio’s more sedate inhabit- on the why and wherefore of religion and revelry. ants retreat to quieter places during Carnival. Even the Bible contributes to the fascination. The “grim gatherer, “ Quoheleth, when he is not cata- In my exploration of Rio’s Carnival tradition, noth- loguing vanities, advises us: ing captures its finale better than this old Brazilian Carnival song: There is nothing better for mortals than to eat and drink and find enjoyment, for these are from the The morning star is rising hand of God. (Ecclesiastes 2:24) to tell the sleeping that the cock will soon crow. The author of the Book of Wisdom joins in with The bonfire’s ashes still smolder: What light it gave! What sparks it threw! Let us crown ourselves with rosebuds before they And from afar the sound of the samba wither. Let none of us fail to share in our revelry; Echoes from the streets, a memory now because this is our portion, and this is our lot. Bumba’s too drunk to know (Wisdom 2:8-9) what day is today: And who will tell him that today is today? Of course, this is hardly justification for the moral And who will tell him that today is today? abandon and license of Carnival. In some ways, And who will tell him that today is today? poet Phyllis McGinley, was right to “sprinkle a little holy water” on Carnival as the -Fr. Luczak day which the Lord hath made, shining like Eden absolved of sin. Of course, the yearning for “Eden” is not like “baptizing” the Bacchanal! Page 3 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 ALTAR SERVERS SPIRITUAL LIFE COMMISSION… will meet this Tuesday, February 10, There is a dinner and meeting for all at 7 p.m. in the RE Office. Altar Servers on Monday night at 6 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. Please remember to return your Holy Week Response Form that night as well. If I do not receive a LENT BOOKLET response form, I will schedule you where I need you. Thank you! The Liturgy Board asks a member of each household to take a Lent booklet next weekend as they leave Mass. This booklet will list all of the activities, events, alms recipients and more for the upcoming Lenten Season. We hope you will find this helpful as you plan how to observe Lent and prepare to celebrate anew the deepest mysteries of our faith! •Confirmation Year II Candidates who are retaking the test are to come to the Holy Family Room on Monday at 5:30 p.m. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY •Confirmation Year II Candidates are to have Part II of WISH LIST their Gifts of the Spirit Journal completed by Monday night. Please turn them in to your Catechist. THANK YOU FOR THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FOOD PANTRY •Grades 5 – 6 will have a presentation by Mr. Ray AND MINISTRY. Pingoy of the Respect Life Office regarding The Theology of the Body during class Monday evening. Through your inspiring generosity, we are able to Parents/guardians are welcome to be with us. Students help many homeless and needy people each month. need to be on time for class and the catechists will bring Here is our wish list for the next month: them to the Holy Family Room. The presentation will Pasta, Rice & Noodles begin at 6:45 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. Cereal Oatmeal •Families who still have a tuition balance or sacrament Pancake mix & Syrup fee are asked to make a payment this week. If you have Juice a financial concern, please call the RE Office, 847/966-1180. Can tuna, chicken or SPAM Please place your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry Food Donation VALENTINE’S WEEKEND Basket, located at the en- trance to the Holy Family •Next weekend, St. Valentine’s weekend, there will Room. be a blessing of married couples during the Masses as we continue to observe If you are interested in join- The Year of Sacraments. ing us in our mission to help •Come join with us after all Masses next Sunday for the needy, please call the refreshments and conversation with rectory. A member of our friends, parishioners, and guests. group will contact you. •If you would like to make St. Isaac Jogues your spiritual home, you can register after Mass in the Holy Family Room. -Your St. Vincent de Paul Ministry We are happy to welcome you! Page 4 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 “VICARIATE II MASS WELCOMING ARCHBISHOP BLASE J. CUPICH” Bishop Francis Kane invites all Parishioners and Families of Vicariate II to participate Thursday, February 12, 2015, 7:00 p.m. Mass, at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles. A reception with an opportunity to have your photo (or family photo) taken with Archbishop Cupich will follow the Mass. Everyone is welcome, but tickets are strongly recommended for seating and reception planning purposes. If you would like tickets for the Mass, please call St. Isaac Jogues Religious Education Office, 847/966-1180, by Noon Tuesday, Feb. 3. If there are many requests, we need time to get more tickets from the Vicariate Office. Thank you! FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES PRESENTS… “Miracle of Marcelino” this Friday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Holy Family Room. Not to worry about it being Friday the 13th. Everything’s going to be alright as we enjoy a sweet film which won the Grand Prize at the International Cannes Film Festival. It’s about a boy named Marcelino who was raised by the monks. He was well cared for but lonely and missed having a mother. One day he found a special friend in the forbidden attic… hanging on a cross...a friend that would repay Marcelino’s kindness by granting him one heart-felt wish. As al- ways the admission is free as are the popcorn and beverages. All are welcome. Bring your family and friends! As we look to the future and strive to understand the needs of the parish, the St. Isaac Jogues Parish Pastoral Coun- cil would like your input to the two quesƟons below. Your comments are important to us. Drop your comments into the collecƟon basket, at the rectory or send your email response to [email protected]. 1. Describe St. Isaac Jogues in three words. _________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. What are two ways St. Isaac Jogues can beƩer serve our Parish and/or the community? ________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES PLEASE SUPPORT THE 2015 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL Sunday: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Marriage Day If you still need some more time to pray and consider what Tuesday: St. Scholastica your gift will be to the Annual Catholic Appeal, we ask you Wednesday: Our Lady of Lourdes; to do that this week and then return your completed pledge World Day of the Sick card in next week’s collection. If you didn’t take a card home Thursday: Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday with you and you did not receive one in the mail, pledge Saturday: St. Cyril and St. Methodius; cards will be available in the Holy Family Room next week- Valentine’s Day end. We are entrusted with the responsibility to proclaim the Gospel and share the love of Jesus within our parish, Arch- diocese, and around the world. Our parish goal for the An- ST. JOSEPH TABLE nual Catholic Appeal to fund various Archdiocesan minis- tries and program, from which our parish derives benefit, is The St.
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