Monday - Ponedjeljak, August 12, 2002
7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy.................. Laura&John Perseghin
7:00 P.M. Jeronim Kodzoman................... Debbie Kodzoman
Tomislav Hostićka............................. Catherine&Nick Perisin
Toma & Kata Botica.......................................... Josie Hanson
Jeff Grybas.................................................................. family
Frank & Ana Bozinovich............................................... family
Margaret & Frank Lauric............................................... family

Tuesday - Utorak, August 13, 2002
7:30 A.M. ...........................................for all the parishioners
7:00 P.M. Anthony Laco............................................. family
Dujo & Frances Bakovich............................................ family
Lydia Bakovich........................................................... family
Bob Hanson...................................... Josie Hanson&children
Tonka Scalise............................................ Son Louis&family
Tonka Scalise............................................................. family
Tona Knetl............................................ Gen and John Botica

Wednesday - Srijeda, August 14, 2002

7:30 A.M. .......................................... for all the parishioners
7:00 P.M. Sr. Irene Jelacic................................ Louis Scalise
Deceased:Babich&Iozzo fam...................... Sam&Terri Babich
Na nakanu (Gospi Sinjskoj).............................. Milenka Lisnić
Amato&Tarantino family..................................... Cathy Amato
Senese&Catizone family.................................... Cathy Amato
Frank Fratto.................................................... Connie& Mary
Maria Gazzi................................................................ family
Steve Miloslavich......................................................... family

Thursday - Četvrtak, VELIKA GOSPA 2002
7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert............................... husband Robert
Peter&Mary Mandic......................................... Mandic family
Pauline Vladovich&Menda Bratic.......................... sister Rose
Mate&Ana Buljan........................................................ family
9:00 A.M. Petar&Ana Peso.......................................... family
Deseased: Jozo&Dobra Balich family............................ family
Rose Alebic.................................................... Jean Tiardovic
Mark Bozich.......................................................... wife Vera
Fatovich family.................................................. Ann Fatovich
11:30 A.M. Barisa Sipic............................. sinovac Ante Sipic
za braću Antu,Branka/Gojka Markijasević................. A. Čuvalo
Blaž i Anica Bandura........................ Ante i Danica Čuvalo i ob.
George Paljetak........................................................... family
Mara Fabšić.................................................. ob. Marija Perić
Mile Kodžoman........................................... Ivica Penavić i ob.
Vjeko Gregor...................................................... Josip Pestić
Jakov&Frances Krolo............................................ Diana Krolo
Na nakanu (Gospi Sinjskoj)............................... Milenka Lisnić
Tomislav Hostićka........................................................ obitelj
Joseph Bogetich........................................................... family
Millie Bogetich.............................................................. family
Za pok. Ob. Ratkovic/Komar........................... Petar Komar ob.
Ilija, Mate i Tadija Brstilo.................................. Mate Čaljkušić
7:00 P.M. Jennie Kalebic..................... Silvio&Mattie Mladenov

Friday - Petak, August 16, 2002
7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy................................ Josie & Danny
na čast Sv. Anti............................................. ob. Mato Tomić

Saturday - Subota, August 17, 2002
7:30 A.M. Marija Zeljkovich................ M/M Peter A. Zeljkovich
5:30 P.M. John Mladina family...................................... family
Ist Anniv. Angie Previte................................................ family
Ante i Margaret Sipich........................... Zvonko i Marija Banić
Mary Catizone...................................................... grandsons

Sunday - Nedjelja, August 18, 2002
7:30 A.M. Nick Vladovich........................ M/M Matthew Pesce
Linda Humbert............................................... husband Robert
Joseph LoCasto................................................... wife & sons
Nick Vladovich.................................................. Sutera family
Al Mucenski................................................................... wife
9:30 A.M. Joseph Amato....................................... wife Cathy
Deceased of Bozich family............................................. Vera
Gianna Vaccarello..................................................... mother
For health of Roland Hamond...................................... Giggie

11:00 A.M. Ivan Babić..................................... Valerija i djeca
Josipa i Franjo Kvaternik.................................................. kći
Katarina Halambek........................................... Frida Penavić
Otilia Blazetic................................................ Giggie Cortese
Jago Soldo........................................... M/M Zdenko Hrvojević
Mile Kodžoman....................................... ob. Krešimir Mišetić
Blaž Kraljević................................... Ivanka i Domagoj Paraga
Ivan Vanis................................................ Ljubica i Ivka Vanis

Č I T A Č I - L E C T O R S
Saturday, August 17, 5:30 P.M. Rosemary Brcich
Sunday, August 18, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, August 18, 9:30 A.M. Terri Ferro
Nedjelja, 18. kolovoza 11 A. M. Anita Kosir i Nediljko Babić.

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI
NOVENA - DEVETNICA
Monday, August 12, 7:00 P.M. Raddatz, Raddatz, Racinowski.
Tuesday, August 13, 7:00 P.M. Bertucci, Kenny, Kenny.
Wednesday, August 14, 7:00 P.M. Cannatello, Mossman, Marlene O..
Thursday, VELIKA GOSPA, August 15:
9:00 A.M. Bertucci, Ciaravino, Racinowski.
11: 30 A.M. Z. Jureta, J. Jureta, J. Kosir, K. Zelic, N. Babic i D. Obranovic.
7:00 P.M. Kenny, Kenny, Sanchez.
Saturday, August 17. 5:30 P.M. Kenny, Kenny, Amanda S.
Sunday, August 18, 9:30 A.M. Atteo, Mossman, Racinowski..
Nedjelja, 11. kolovoza 11:00 A.M. J. Kosir, N. Babic i K. Zelic.
Sunday, August 11, 6:00 P.M. Bertucci, Dengler, Lenart.

Wedding Banns:
Melissa McLees and Richard Burtner (2)
Nick Lococo and Rachel Lilley (2)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

In today's gospel the disciples were rowing in the chaos of a storm on the lake. Jesus was not with them. Having fed the multitudes in the previous chapter of Matthew, Jesus had withdrawn for a time of prayer and solitude. The boat is rocking and rolling, water is crashing over the sides, thunder and lightening are flashing in the sky, the wind is roaring - certainly they are, as the scripture describes, "terrified"! The crux of Matthew today is a story of faith. When Jesus comes and is present with them, their fear is overcome. The storm is still raging all around them (Jesus does not calm the storm until the end of the reading) but their terror is gone. Why? Because they have been saved! They have been saved because Jesus is now with them.

Reflection on VELIKA GOSPA (3)

From its very beginning, the Church has honored Mary. Her feast days were inspirational events. On those days no one worked. They were days set aside for relaxation, spiritual refreshment, and pilgrimages. Mary's faith, confidence, virginity, simplicity, and suffering have always been sources of inspiration for a better life for millions of people. She is truly a mother who knows her children's problems and who loves infinitely and unconditionally. Therefore, her feast day, when we celebrate her Assumption into Heaven, is always an invitation to a better life, to love, to peace, and to faith in God. This year we come to her with open hearts. We set aside our obligations, our plans, and our troubles, and we pray for her help to be better people, to rear our children better, and to draw closer to Jesus just as she was. May her example be our light in the darkness and our joy in life!

• Please join us for the traditional procession on August 15, "Velika Gospa". All are encouraged to honor Our Lady by "walking with Gospa". Gentlemen are invited to carry the flags.
• PARKING on Velika Gospa is available at the Italian American Club on Shields between 31st and 30th streets. Please take advantage of this space.
• HELP NEEDED! We ask that those who are willing to help in the kitchen on "Velika Gospa", or assist with the barbecuing of lambs the night before, please call the rectory as soon as possible to volunteer. Thank you in advance for your help, your time, and your love shown on this special feast day!
• Please call your florist for Velika Gospa flower donations. Thank you for your generosity.
• Donation of Crucifix? "Living Rosary" We sincerely thank Mr. Marc Karagianes, the designer of our rosary, for his generous donation toward the crucifix for the Living Rosary. May he be blessed. 
• - Letter to Parishioners - Schedule  (Click here!)

CROATIAN SCHOOL PICNIC will be held on Saturday, August 24th, at the Slovenian Franciscan Fathers' picnic grounds in Lemont.

90th ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PARISH - On October 6, 2002, St. Jerome Church will celebrate the 90th year of its founding with a special mass at 2 P.M. in our church. Bishop John Gorman will preside at this mass. The co-celebrants will be Fr. Slavko Soldo, Provincial of the Croatian Franciscans from Mostar and Fr. Marko Puljic, Kustos of our Croatian Franciscans, along with many priests from various parts of the U.S.A. and Canada. A gala banquet will be held at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers at 301 E. North Water St. beginning at 5 P.M. Tickets are $100 per person. If you have not already reserved your place, there is still time. Please call the rectory. We ask that you confirm your attendance as soon as possible. When responding with tables of 10, please indicate the name of each guest individually on your response card with your payment.

Velika Gospa Bake Sale on Monday, August 12, 2002
St. Jerome School Hall - Immediately following 7:00 p.m. Novena Services
- POVITICA - Our Traditional Croatian Delicacy from specialty bakeries
throughout the country will be sold.
Featuring the freshly baked bread of Mr. Ken Zekich And many many more homemade delights from our resident parish bakers. Please join us for this annual culinary experience.

ST. JEROME SCHOOL NEWS: Our tuition days are Sunday, Aug. 18, from 9 A.M. to Noon, and Monday, Aug. 19, from 6 to 9 P.M.

MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES  - During our 90th anniversary year we wish to acknowledge all of the couples in our parish who are celebrating special anniversaries (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, etc.). Please reserve Sunday, August 25, for a special mass at 9:30 A.M. when all special anniversary couples will renew their marriage vows. Please call the rectory if you plan to attend.

90TH ANNIVERSARY INVITATIONS If you have not received your 90th anniversary invitation, please let us know so that we can replace the original. We have extended the July 1st response date. Come celebrate this joyous event in our community. Thank You.

The Croatian Catholic Union invites all Croatian young people to participate in a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. For this occasion a special guest, Mr. Zoran Vukman, will come from Croatia to lecture. The themes of this gathering are the challenges of the culture of death, the role of Catholic lay leaders, and Christ as the center of our lives. The lectures will be held on Saturday, September 7. Mass for the pilgrims will be on Sunday, September 8 at 2 P.M. This will be a very interesting meeting. For more information call 219/ 942-1191.

OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY. . .
RECALLING OUR PAST
December of 1979 saw the start of a radio program called "The Voice of Croatian Parishes and Cultural Institutions."  St. Jerome Parish was its initiator and served as its base of operation. Fr. Ljubo Krasic was its editor-in-chief, while Fr. Ivo Plenkovic, O.P. was its assistant editor. All four Croatian parishes were part of the effort, as were other Croatian organizations in Chicago. After Fr. Ljubo was transferred from his duties as assistant at St. Jerome, Fr. Jozo Cuic, took his place (1980-1982). Fr. Jozo had a particular love and charism for the care of the old and sick.