Monday - Ponedjeljak, August 11, 2003

7:30 A.M. Agnes Salomone............. Fran Rehdler
Marijana Čubelić........................... ob. Jure Krpan

7:00 P.M. Patrick Muldowney................... friends
Mark Bozich........................................ wife Vera
Marge & John Sobocan.............. M/M Matt Pesce
Zorka Rapaich........................ Caroline Markovich

Tuesday - Utorak, August 12, 2003

7:30 A.M. For Parishioners

7:00 P.M. Jeff Grybas............................... family
Joseph Bozinovich.................................... family
Frank & Ana Bozinovich............................ family
Frank & Margaret Lauric............................ family
Millie & Al Mucenski...................... Josie Hanson
Dec.of Botica&Cabo families.... John & Gen Botica

Wednesday - Srijeda, August 13, 2003

7:30 A.M. Deceased of Bozich family............ Vera
Mary Rocco Iacullo................... Bob & Nancy Link

7:00 P.M. John Bokovich............................ family
Lydia Bakovich........................................... family
Dujo & Frances Bakovich............................ family
Tom & Kata Botica.......................... Josie Hanson

Thursday - Četvrtak, August 14, 2003

7:30 A.M. For Parishioners

7:00 P.M. Frank Fratto.............................. family
John Mladinov........................................... family
Steve Miloslavich....................................... family
Jakov, Pauline, & John Pivac...................... family
Tarrantino & Amato families............. Cathy Amato
Na nakanu Gospi.......................... Milenka Lišnić

Friday - Petak, VELIKA GOSPA, August 15, 2003

7:30 A.M. Vicko & Clara Cecich................ family
Linda Humbert........................... husband Robert

9:00 A.M. Mary & Peter Mandić................ family
Peter & Ana Peso & Zorka........................ family
Deceased family members................ Diana Krolo
Joseph Zekich.............................. wife & children
Elenore Daley/Tina Briatta.... Frank & Ginny Vulich

11:00 A.M. Robert Jurlina............................. obitelj
Tomislav Hostička....................................... obitelj
Bariša Šipić......................................... Ante Šipić
Marijana Čubelić................................... ob. Jurlina
Ante & Kata Galović............................. ob. Galović
Na nakanu Gospi............................. Milenka Lišnić
Branko, Ante, i Gojko Matijašević.... ob. Ante Čuvalo
Ante Mišura......................... sestra Milenka Bilonić

Saturday - Subota, August 16, 2003

7:30 A.M. Dec. mem.of Vladović fam. ... Sutera family

5:30 P.M. Fr. Mark Kozina.................... Mary Fratto
Tony & Frances Fratto........................ Gerard Fratto
Ana Šestan....................................... Danica Maroš
Ivan Babić........................................ Valerija i djeca

Sunday - Nedjelja, August 17, 2003

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert................ husband Robert
Peter Zelkovich........................ M/M Peter Zelkovich

9:30 A.M. Anton Variola................................ family
Marin & Maria Bajana....................... Anna C. Novak

11:00 A.M. u spomen
Grgo Nikolić................................................. obitelj
Stipe Pervan.................................... Mate Čaljkušić
Matija Markotić............................... Božo Kosir i ob.
Niko Šumera............................... Jerko Šumera i ob.
Ivan Vlaičević............................. Drago Vlaičević i ob.
Mate Erceg...................... Hrvatska Žena, grana br. 1

Saturday, August 16, 5:30 P.M. Dolores Crane
Sunday, August 17, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, August 17, 9:30 A.M. Domingo Rodriguez
Nedjelja, 17. kolovoza 11:00 A.M. Davorka Toromanović i Katarina Pavić

Saturday, August 16, 5:30 P.M. Babich, B. Kenny, V. Kenny
Sunday, August 17, 9:30 A.M. Atteo, Ciaravino, Rodriguez
Nedjelja, 17. kolovoza, 11:00 A.M. J. Jureta, A. Mlinarić, K. Zelić, Obranović

MARRIAGE BANNS
Nicolette Pulciano - Frank Santoro (3)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

We know what Elijah is talking about when he says "Lord, I've had enough". Many a time in our bleak moments we feel like saying that. To keep going we need assurance that we are not alone in our lives and that God is with us helping us to carry our crosses and rescuing us from every predicament that befalls us. The Gospel points out that we have such help in Jesus who is the Bread of Life. We can look at our lives and ask ourselves, are we hungering for Christ who is the Bread of Life? Coming to Christ requires far more than a weekly walk up to the altar to receive Holy Communion. If Jesus makes himself available to us, then we have to make ourselves present to him. To approach the altar complaining, or with a heart full of bitterness because of hurts inflicted on us, is not a true sharing in the Eucharist. There is no way we can offer ourselves to God and not try and love our neighbor who has let us down in some way during the week. In our daily lives we are asked to be forgiving, to overcome faults, to understand the failure of friends, and not to close our hearts when we are offended. In the Eucharist we meet the bigness of God who has forgiven us and who asks us to give as freely as we have received. The Eucharist is an opportunity for reconciliation, for wounds and old sores to be bound up, and for forgiveness to be shown. God loves us. We must try to be loving, too!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

VISITATION OF THE SICK Before every major holy day we try to visit all of the sick of our parish. We would like to do this in anticipation of Velika Gospa. Visits will take place on Monday, August 11, beginning at 9 a.m.

• VELIKA GOSPA Our major feast is drawing near: the holy day of "Velika Gospa". Here is some important information:

• We invite everyone to join us every evening for our beautiful Novena to Our Lady. This is a time of prayer, meditation, hymns, conversation with Mary, and encounters with Christ in the Eucharist. Confession is available each evening. The schedule for this week is as follows: Sunday, 6 p. m., Fr. Esequiel Sanchez - "Family- What do we believe?"; Monday, 7 p.m., Fr. Marko Puljic - "Saints: Examples of Faith"; Tuesday, 7 p.m., Fr. Steven Bedenikovic - "10 Commandments/Authority/Obedience"; Wednesday, 7 p. m., Fr. Larry Frankovic - "Sacraments"; Thursday, 7 p.m., Fr. Joe, Fr. Tomislav - "The Bible: God's Word"

• Please take a day off on the feast of Velika Gospa. Our parishioners have upheld this tradition since 1913. We should really try to reserve this day, which is consecrated to Mary and specially honored by our parish. We understand that your jobs are important, but remember that our ancestors took this day off work even during the Depression. "Velika Gospa" was always regarded as a most important occasion. Our procession, as the central event of our feast, is very well recognized. Please take part in it. Don't just be a spectator. Be a part of this event and share the joy! Carry a flag, or wear a Croatian ethnic costume. Walk with any one of the groups. Invite your friends to come. That day is for us all. It belongs to us and is truly a part of our souls!

• If you can help in any way, please NOTIFY us. We especially need ladies to help in the kitchen (peeling potatoes, etc.). Kitchen helpers are asked to come on Thursday at 10 a.m.

• Parking on the feast of Velika Gospa is available at the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club on Shields Ave. between 31st and 30th Streets. Please take advantage of this parking lot and avoid the crowded areas.

• If you would like to donate flowers for the feast day, please contact your florist. Thank you!

• We hope that you have received our parish letter together with the Raffle tickets. We thank you in advance for your help and support in buying them or selling them to others.
  

CARDINAL GEORGE recently spoke very forcefully about anti-Catholicism in the American media. His sermon in its entirety can be obtained in the rear of our church on the information shelves.

FEAST OF ST. ROCCO will be celebrated on Sunday, August 17, with Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Therese Church on 24th St. A procession will held after the mass.

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
"It is difficult to say anything is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow."