St Jerome Croatian Catholic Church

Dear parishioners and friends,

This page exhibits photographs from our celebration of St. Jerome's 90th
anniversary held on October 6, 2002. The programs from both the Mass at St.
Jerome's and the banquet held at the Sheraton Hotel that day follow. Click
on each picture to view it in a larger format!

St. Jerome Parish located on the south side of Chicago is celebrating its 90th Anniversary as a Croatian American Spiritual Community. The parish community has a strong religious, cultural and social background with a variety of ethnic groups contributing to its rich history. The Parish is very proud of this history and takes this opportunity to bring together it many parishioners and friends to share in this memorable celebration.

St. Jerome Croatian Catholic Church cordially invites you to celebrate our
90th Anniversary on Sunday, October 6, 2002

Solemn High Mass: 2:00 p.m. at:
2823 S. Princeton Avenue
(Cardinal Stepinac Way)
Chicago, Illinois

Buses will leave from in front of the church at 4:30 P.M. and depart from the hotel at 10 P.M. , 11 P.M., and Midnight. Valet parking at a cost of $15.00 is available for those who are traveling by car.We recommend that you "car pool".
90th Anniversary Program
We are pleased to announce that the Knights of Columbus will serve as an honor guard at the solemn high mass.
Our special guests include former Chicago Bears player Chris Zorich, Commissioner John Daley, Alderman James Balcer, Dalibor Bagaric of the Chicago Bulls, and Croatian Consul Lovorka Ostrunic
Banquet Program, Cocktails from 5-6 P.M., Dinner at 6 P.M., Short Program at 7:15P.M., Music and Dancing until Midnight Bar will be open from 5-6 P.M. and from 8:15 till 11:30 P.M.
Entertainment: Croatian Tambura; "Mario & David"; "The Business", a 14 piece orchestra
TWO SPECIAL GIFTS for our anniversary year are on display in the church: an official apostolic blessing of Pope John Paul II, and a copy of a unique picture of St. Jerome by the artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), given to our parish by Sacred Heart Parish.

Dinner and Reception at
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Cocktails: 5:00 p.m., Dinner: 6:00 p.m.

"Gospodine, učini nas sredstvom svoga mira: Gdje je mržnja, da donosimo ljubav. Gdje je uvreda, praštanje. Gdje je nesloga, jedinstvo.Gdje je zabluda, istinu.Gdje je sumnja, vjeru.Gdje je očaj, nadu. Gdje je tama, svjetlo.Gdje je žalost, radost. Gospodine,daj da se toliko ne brinemo da budemo utješeni, koliko da tješimo; da nas razumiju, koliko da druge razumijemo; da budemo ljubljeni, koliko da ljubimo. Jer, tko se daruje, prima; tko sebe zaboravlja, sebe nalazi;t ko prašta, bit će mu oprošteno; tko umire, radja se za vječni život." Sv. Franjo

Lord, make us instruments of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let us sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light; and

where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. St. Francis

90th Anniversary

90. godišnjica!

Sunday, October 6, 2002

2:00 P.M.

St. Jerome Parish

2823 S. Princeton Ave.

Cardinal Stepinac Way

Chicago

Mass of Thanksgiving

Misa zahvalnica

Main Celebrant...................... Most Reverend Bishop John Gorman
Entrance Hymn....................................... "Do nebesa nek se ori"
Lord Have Mercy...................................... Gospodine smiluj se
Gloria.............................................................................. Slava

First Reading, Is 5:1-7..................................... Mary Balich Vujić
Responsorial Psalm........................................ St. Jerome Choir
Second Reading, Phil 4:6-9................................. Ivanka Paraga
Gospel, Mt 21: 33-43.............................. Fr. Marko Puljić, Custos

Homily........................................................ Bishop John Gorman
                                                           Fr. Slavko Soldo, Provincial
Baptismal Promises
Prayers of the Faithful............... Julie Pesce, Carl Segvich, Anđela Bajić, Davorka Novak
Offertory Hymns......................... Bach Solo by Flautist Ann Gregor
                                                    "O pruži mile ruke"
Presentation of Gifts
Ciborium.............................. Sister Loretta, Sister Eugene,
                                              Vera Bozich
Water and Wine.................... Ivan Kosir, Vesna Mlinarić
American Flag...................... Fred Bertucci, Ann Brcich
Croatian Flag........................ Ana Armić, Zvonko Banić
Lectionary............................ Ann Contino, Cathy Amato
Historic Parish Books............ Kata Mulac, Božo Kosir
School Children's Intentions... Principal Peter Trumblay,
                                                Briana Babich, Mario and Tony Rodriguez
Book of Deceased Members.... Ivana Krpan, Ante Jurković

Explanation of Gifts................ Luanne Munizzi, Ivanka Paraga

Lamb of God................................... Jaganjče Božji
Communion Hymns........................ "My Tribute", "Veselo braćo kliknimo", "Fragrance of Christ"
Presentation                                     "Gospi Sinjskoj"
to Our Lady                                     Madeline Persighan
                                                        Anthony Grassano
                                                        Andriana Kraljević
                                                        Ante Kraljević
                                                        Marija Belan

Parish Announcements.................... Fra Jozo Grbeš, Pastor

Prayer after Communion.................. Bishop John Gorman
National Anthems............................. "Lijepa naša"
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Final Blessing

Recessional Hymns............................ "Holy God We Praise Thy Name"
"Tebe Boga hvalimo"
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Altar Servers: Brittany Bertucci, Josip Jureta, Zrinka Jureta, Antonija Kraljević, Peter Lenart, Kristina Mossman, Markie Racinowski, Suzy Šušnjara
Ushers: Gerard Fratto, Bońe Guvo, Jure Kutleša, Ivan Maroš, Mario Pehar, Michael Segvich, Jim Sutera, Stipe Šušnjara

Honor Guard....................................... Knights of Columbus

BANQUET PROGRAM

Dinner and Reception

Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, 301 E. North Water

Welcome................................ Mr. John Barun
Parish Council President

National Anthems.................... Mario Romanovic
David Skaro
Nino Folino

Grace .......................................Most Reverend Bishop John Gorman

Dinner
Salad
Seasonal Field Greens with Diced Cucumbers, Carrots, Cherry Tomato, Radishes, and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Entree
Breast of Chicken Stuffed with Artichokes and Madeira Sauce
Twice Baked Potato
Medley of Vegetables
Assorted Dinner Rolls and Sweet Butter
Dessert
Honey Pecan Ice Cream Bombe with Warm Banana Compote
Coffee and Tea

Slide Show ..............................Parish Photo Memories

Mistress of
Ceremonies ...............................Miss Pamela Munizzi

Guest Remarks ...........................Fr. Slavko Soldo, Provincial of Croatian Franciscan Fathers, Mostar

Fr. Marko Puljić, Custos of the Croatian Franciscan Fathers, USA and Canada

                                                    Honorable John Daley
                                                            Commissioner of Cook County
                                                    Honorable James Balcer
                                                           11th Ward Alderman
                                                     Ms. Lovorka Ostrunic
                                                            Consul, Consulate General of the Republic of Croatia

Cultural Cardinal Stepinac Kolo Group
Performance

Presentations ...............................to Parish Clubs and Societies

Special Presentation ....................to Our Eldest Parishioner Mrs. Mary Harzich

Memories ......................................Fr. Mark Kozina, Former Pastor

A Word of Thanks .........................Fr. Jozo (Joe) Grbes, Pastor

A special acknowledgment is extended to the members of our Parish Council/90th Anniversary Committee for so generously giving of their time and effort to make this such a successful and memorable event.

Michael Alebich                             Kata Mulac
John Barun                                    Vlado Mulc
Jan Ferro                                       Josip Novak
Nino Folino                                    Michael Passarelli
Mary Fratto                                   Juliana Perisin DiCaro
Nevenka Jurkovic                           Matt Pesce
John Kosić                                    Louis Scalise
Jure Kutleša                                  Carl Segvich
Ivan Mlinarić                                  Jan Zekich

We also express our gratitude to Jadranka Kraljević and Ivan Mlinarić for the slide show presentation, and to Giggie Cortese for her help on the Reservations Committee.