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

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CARNIVAL IN RIO I have more appreciation of W. H. Auden’s “take” on .

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 of dancers and floats evolved from a curious observer. I confess freely I have never the mid-19th century. The , 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 , Shrovetide, , 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!

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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 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. ______

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2. What are two ways St. Isaac Jogues can beƩer serve our Parish and/or the community? ______

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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. Joseph Table is an old tradition from Sicily. Many $35,893. When that amount is reached in cash, 100% of centuries ago there was a famine and the people prayed to any additional monies come back to our parish to help St. Joseph, their patron, and asked his intercession. Rains to fund our needs. We have met and exceeded our ACA came, the famine ended and a special feast to thank and goal for several years. St. Isaac Jogues Parish benefited praise God and to honor St. Joseph was prepared after the from every dollar received over our goal. Please be as gen- harvest. All were welcome to come and enjoy especially erous as possible. Thank you to all who made a pledge or the sick and homeless. gave a contribution today. God bless you!

Though Sicilian immigrants introduced the custom to America, the celebration and feast are open to all. The Saint Joseph Table is a source of petition and thanksgiv- READINGS FOR THE WEEK

ing. Most of the foods presented on the altar are acquired through begging, asking the help of people and local busi- Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, nesses to represent what the poor of Sicily had to do. At 35c; Mk 6:53-56 the end of the St. Joseph Table the remaining food and Tuesday: Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, whatever money has been given in donations 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 are given to the poor. Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Everyone is invited to our parish St. Joseph Table on Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday, March 15th beginning with the Noon Mass. The Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; blessing of the table and serving of food will follow and 1 Cor 10:31 — 11:1; Mk 1:40-45 continue until 4:30 p.m. downstairs in the Parish Hall. Per the tradition there is no charge to eat at the table but

donations will be accepted for our St. Vincent DePaul Ministry to assist those in need. Be sure to bring your TODAY’S READINGS family and friends. First Reading — Job finds life on earth to be drudgery; We ask you to help us with this special and age old he is filled with restlessness (Job 7:1-4, 6-7). tradition by providing a meatless dish (egg dishes, Psalm — Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted roasted or fried vegetable) or desserts, money for the (Psalm 147). preparation of the table or your time (set up, serving, Second Reading — Woe to me if I do not preach the cleanup). Please sign up on the appropriate form in the gospel. I have become all things to all, to save at least Holy Family Room today or next week. We also beg some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23). your prayers, asking St. Joseph for his help and Gospel — Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases (Mark 1:29-39). intercession for this beautiful time of family, The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, community and sharing! International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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III CARD AND BUNCO PARTY ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH 2015 Kevin Creighton HOLY FAMILY ROOM 7:00 PM $10.00 & CASH PRIZES FOR EVERY TABLE GAME OF YOUR CHOICE Christine Hendron MEN AND WOMEN INVITED COMPLIMENTARY POPCORN, SODA, WATER,

PIE AND ICE CREAM

ALTAR FLOWERS CAN BE A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION

Altar flowers are sƟll available for OF ADULTS February 15th. Parishioners are invited to decorate the altar with flowers in honor or memory of a loved one. Adults interested in being baptized, received There can be two arrangements each week. into the Catholic Church or completing their Your name and intenƟon is listed in the BulleƟn. Catholic Sacraments of Eucharist and Confir- The cost of a flower arrangement is $50. mation are invited to contact Dee Stanton, Please call the rectory at 847-967-1060 847/966-1180 or [email protected], for for more informaƟon. more information.

Lenten Fridays

The green pepper and egg sandwiches are back starting February 20th and every Friday during Lent. They will be sold in the HFR from 4:00 p.m. thru 6:00 p.m. You can place orders in advance by calling John at 847-966-9679 Walk ins are also welcome. Donation: $4.00 per sandwich

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Parish Lent Retreat Afternoon, Sunday, March 1, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Monsignor Dennis Lyle will be our retreat guide for “Prayer and Discernment: How Do I Know What God Is Asking Me To Do?”

LET US PRAY…

Almighty God, we ask your Divine mercy and protection to envelop our loved ones in all branches of military and civil service. Give them courage and strength against all enemies both spiritual and physical, and hasten their safe journey back to their homes and families. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

United States Air Force Mason Janzen, Breanna Dexter United States Army Brian Caplin, Gale Renner United States Marines Aisha Fernando, Lance Renner, Gian Patrick Reyes United States Navy William B. Dexter, Timothy Kelly Illinois National Guard Christopher Dexter, Nathaniel Janzen

If you have a family member or friend you would like to add to our prayer list, either because they serve in the military or first responder (police, firefighter, paramedic/EMT), please contact the RE Office at 847/966-1180 or [email protected].

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Carson Pirie Scott’s Community Days are

coming February 27 & 28. Guild 5 will be This Sunday is World Marriage Day which honors selling the booklets in the Holy Family husband and wife as the foundation of the Room and in church on February 14 & 15 family. Commit to making your marriage a as well as February 21 & 22. Inside the priority in your lives and let your marriage relationship give glory to God. Strengthen, renew, booklet is a $10 off coupon plus many and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending other coupons for a variety of sales. You a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on get double your money back! All proceeds February 13-15, 2015 or April 17-19, 2015 or June benefit St. Isaac Jogues Church and your 12-14, 2015, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early support is deeply appreciated. registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org .

Congratulations to Nicholas

Carsello and Darrell Dias for achieving honor roll status at Notre Dame College Prep in Niles for the first semester of the 2014-2015 academic year. Baptism

Brady Owen Parnell St. Isaac Jogues Men’s Club Son of Andrew & Katie (Begerow) Parnell

Attention all St. Isaac Jogues Men’s Club Members:

Due to the fact that Ash Wednesday this year Log in to falls on the third Wednesday of the month our givecentral.org and February meeting will be held one week earlier register today! on February 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the church hall. The hosts will be brothers Ed and Frank Lisowski featuring their famous Polish cuisine dinner. All men of the parish are invited. The cost for non-members is $10.00. Give Central is available Come join us and meet new friends. for your To Teach Who Christ Is donations!

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Thank You from two Glenbridge Nursing Center Residents THANK YOU! GIVING TREE JOY Dear Rev. Andrew Luczak:

Thank you to the many St. Isaac Jogues’ My name is Lawrence La Mont and I parishioners and friends who participated in this year’s Giving Tree events at the Glen- am a resident of Glenbridge Nursing & bridge Nursing Home and Niles Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, down the street Rehabilitation Center. You brought the gifts from your parish. of music and joy to the residents, nurses and staffs. I, along with a fellow resident, Carina

Nieva, wish to thank you and your To those volunteers who sang Christmas carols with such gusto, we salute you! To St. Vincent de Paul Ministry for the those who tirelessly delivered balloons to the wonderful gifts and visit at our residents who could not leave their rooms, Christmas sing along. we applaud you! The Ministers of Care who bring communion to the nursing homes have Also, we wish to thank your Ministry told us that the residents keep their Christmas balloons on their bedside tables, all Department on their visits to see us year long. for Holy Eucharist twice a month and also for the prayer service. Thank you for your generous contributions to the Giving Tree this year. You never forget I am a parishioner at Our Lady the nursing home residents of our community. Mother of the Church on W. Lawrence Because of you, we were able to purchase a karaoke machine and microphones, two large Ave. and East River Rd in the city. If print Readers Digest subscriptions, and large I can’t make it there, I always go to St. piece puzzles for the residents of the Niles Pascals on W. Irving Park Rd in the Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. We city. presented all the residents of the Glenbridge Nursing Home with festive t-shirts embla- I can see by reading a copy of your zoned with the following quotation: weekly bulletin that you are lucky to “Youth is a gift of nature, but age is a have a vibrant, active parish. work of art” - Garson Kanin I hope to visit your church in the We are humbled by your generosity. future as we are all one universal

church. Please have a peaceful and May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of healthy New Year!! the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 Best Wishes for 2015!!

-Your St. Vincent de Paul Ministry Lawrence La Mont & Carina Nieva

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Liturgy Next Weekend February 14-15

Sunday, February 8, 2015 Confession Fr. Pereira 8:00 a.m. Barbara Kleina 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Christine Dombrowski Uba 5:00 p.m. Fr. Luczak/Deacon Paul Julia Pimentel

12:00 p.m. For The Living & Deceased Members of SIJ 8:00 a.m. Fr. Luczak/Deacon Paul Jacqueline Leksander 10:00 a.m. Fr. Pereira Monday, February 9, 2015 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society 12:00 p.m. Fr. Pereira Thomas McNally

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

8:00 a.m. Mary Drabik

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

8:00 a.m. Edward & Patricia Brezinski February 14-15

Thursday, February 12, 2015 8:00 a.m. Patricia Hildebrandt

Friday, February 13, 2015 5:00 p.m. Bryan Roque 8:00 a.m. Consuela S. Sitjar Marvin Roque Alyssa Fortaleza Saturday, February 14, 2015

8:00 a.m. Dennis George 8:00 a.m. Communion Service-No Intentions Diann George 5:00 p.m. Robert & Virginia Luczak Eugene Villarino

Sunday, February 15, 2015 10:00 a.m. Jeffery Kurian Julia Jaroslawski

8:00 a.m. For The Living & Deceased Members of SIJ Jonathan Magboo, Jr. Richard M. Arendt 10:00 a.m. Margaret O’Keefe 12:00 p.m. Jane Escarez Gerard Dreyfuss Lawrence Escarez 12:00 p.m. Ron Bezdon Ann Benoy Page 11 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 8, 2015

PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six ASSOCIATE: Rev. Mario Pereira, S.F.X. months prior to setting the wedding date with an addi-

tional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The following wedding times can be scheduled: PASTORAL STAFF: Friday at 5:00 p.m.; Lori Herbert, Business Manager Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Dolores Stanton, Director of Religious Education Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only) 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 & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton Office as soon as possible for details.

WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDER: Parish Office Website: http://sij-parish.com Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. E-mail: [email protected] 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL. 60714...... 967-1060 Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Eucharistic Celebrations: Marlene Garber (A/R, Calendar Coordinator) Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM Jennifer Lande (A/P, Bulletin Editor) Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM Religious Education...... 966-1180 Renata Jaroslawski (Staff Secretary) Ministry Center...... 965-6911 Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 11:00 - 12:00 Noon or anytime by request. Parish School: St. John Brebeuf School...... 966-3266

In Memoriam PrayPray JIMMY RANCICH for…for… BERNARD KENNEDY, SR. ALEXIS BARGA DELAINE KENNEDY Secundino Laxamana MARY ANN CASTAGNA Leila Sweilem MARION BREZINSKI MARGE VASILE JIM NOVELLO TOM LISOWSKI SacristanSacristan MEDY SILVA

Arlene Turek

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