7:30 A.M. Jago Soldo                             Mary Vujić                      

Neda Mihaljevich                   Louis & Mary Scalise       

Gregory Glen Biggs                                N. N.                                                                                              

7:30 A.M. Luka Čagalja             Mike & Ann Brcich       

Marko i Katica Paljetak                   Ivan Cvitanović                    

John Balzano                                     sister Jeanne       

7:30 A.M. Danica Miočić                          sin Darko                                     

Marijan i Iva Mladenko                    Ivan Cvitanović                       

Mile Kodžoman                         Debby & daughters

7:30 A.M. Blaž Miočić                              sin Darko

Agnes Roti                                                RoseAnn

Tony & Santa Balestri                      George & Toni                                                                          

7:30 A.M. Gus Damico                                   family         

Mary Byrnes                   Gene & AnnaMarie Gazzi

Na nakanu                                    Nevenka Badrov                                         

7:30 A.M. Na nakanu (Chris Bricta)    sister Nancy

Za zdravlje Vjeke Gregor                               obitelj

5:30 P.M. Frank DeCarlo                           wife Ann

John Mladinov family                                     family

Angie Previte                 Frano & Carol Marasovich

Lorraine Cortez                              M/M Matt Pesce

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert               husband Robert   

Kraslen family                                             brothers

Michael Bilandić                                    Luka Botica

9:30 A.M. Ann Sestito                           Rose Marie 

Monica Fletcher              Marianela & Bob Bertucci                                    

For deceased members of Gabric Club      by Club                      

                         11:00 A.M.

Matija Šušnjara                             muž Stipe i ob.

Za hrvatske branitelje                        ob. Ostojić

Vlado Obradović                             Božica Pintar                               

Anica Obradović                             Božica Pintar

 Ivan Badrov                                 Obitelj Ilija Zelić                           

Anđela Kadić                        Ivica i Frida Penavić

George Paljetak                  cousin Mate Paljetak

Jago Soldo                                  Obitelj Penavić                                         

Pave i Joso Žgela                              Mara Žgela

Ante I Ljubica Mikrut                 Franjo Vranjković    

Fra Ante Grbeš                                  Obitelj Zelić 

Anka Ančić                          Obitelj Elene Bilonić                                          

Ruža Milićević                         Anica Ostojić i ob.     

Krsto i Ika Pavić               kći Marija Dušević i ob.        

GREATER FAITH

Without seeing, you now believe in Him and rejoice with inexpressible joy touched with glory because you are achieving faith's goal, your salvation. C1 Peter 1:8-9 On Easter Sunday, the Risen Lord invited and challenged us through the Church to renew our Baptismal promises and publicly profess our faith in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Because Jesus wanted Thomas to have faith in Him, He even acceded to Thomas' demands to put his finger into Jesus' nail-marks and his hand into Jesus' wounded side. The Lord wants us to have faith so as to cry out with Thomas, "My Lord and my God!" (Jn 20:28). "Without faith, it is impossible to please God" (Heb 11:6). We are saved by grace through faith (Eph 2:8). All depends on faith (Rm 4:16). Without faith, Jesus' saving death and resurrection is in vain for us. Therefore, we must pray for increased, deeper faith (Lk 17:5). We must feed our faith through the Church's teachings, especially the Bible. We must exercise and use our faith through good works (Jas 2:17ff), even through suffering (1 Pt 1:6ff).On this Mercy Sunday, cry out for God's mercy and accept the grace to live in ever deepening faith.

LATE NIGHT CATECHISM IS COMING TO ST. JEROME The smash hit comedy play Late Night Catechism is coming to St. Jerome on Saturday, April 20th. Tickets are $25 each and include the show, coffee, and sweets & snacks afterward. There will also be a cash bar and raffles, too! Tickets can be purchased at the rectory, school office, or by contacting Pauline Dengler at 773-268-3859 or Jan Ferro at 312-225-9751. Please join us for an uproariously good time. If anyone is interested in volunteering for the evening, please contact Pauline or Jan.

CROATIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION MEETING on Sunday April 7th, 2002. The Croatian American Association - Illinois Chapter is holding its annual membership meeting at the Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago starting at 2P.M. Everyone is welcome. The following topics comprise the main agenda: the course of action to help Croats in B-H gain their constituency rights; Croatian refugee crisis in Drvar; preparation for the Croatian Days on the Hill, (April 21-23) in Washington, D.C. Please consider joining us to lobby your congressional representatives. You can book your own fare by calling the airline of your choice, and the Washington Court Hotel at 202-628-2100 for the special rate of $99 a night. For information call 773-890-1001.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The parish council meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, April 15 at 7:00 P.M.

THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY The first Sunday after Easter is observed by many faithful Catholics as the Feast of Divine Mercy. This feast was announced by Jesus in a special way to Blessed Faustina Kowalska of the Most Blessed Sacrament. When Jesus revealed this feast to Blessed Faustina, He said to her, "Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this day will be granted complete forgiveness of sins and punishment". In our church we will observe Divine Mercy this weekend on Sunday, April 7 at 6:00 P.M. with an hour of devotion.

IN SYMPATHY - Our sympathy is extended to the family of Eva Radman (85). Eva died on April 1, and was buried from our church on April 5. She is survived by her nephews John and Michael, and her niece Carol. May she rest in peace.

ARCHDIOCESAN RADIO Catholic Radio programming is moving to 1240/1470 each week day from 1 - 1:30 P.M. Tune in to your favorite Catholic radio programs at a different time on a different station! Here is the schedule of archdiocesan radio programs: 5:15 A.M. on AM 720; 4:45 P.M. on AM 1160.

FILM PRESENTATION: Old Testament Fathers
Our movie series featuring the most prominent people of the Old Testament will continue this Wednesday, April 10, with the film entitled MOSES. Moses was born in exile in Egypt. God called him to the burning bush and promised him that he would be the leader of the Israelites. All are invited to view this fine film. We especially recommend that parents bring their children so that the young people will become more familiar with the Bible.

LUNCHEON IN OUR SCHOOL HALL The Marian Society will sponsor a benefit luncheon on Sunday, April 21, following the 11 A.M. mass. All proceeds will go toward 2 beautiful mosaics for our church. We invite all to participate in this event and support this worthy cause. More information forthcoming.

OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY. . .RECALLING OUR PAST
Fr. Venceslav Vukonic served as pastor from 1921 to 1928. Under his leadership the present church building was purchased. In 1922 he brought to our parish the Sister Adorers of the Precious Blood, and established our school. In 1926 the Lodge of Croatian Catholic Union was founded in the name of St. Jerome.

Thought of the Week
"A life with love will have some thorns, but a life without love will have no roses. "