Monday - Ponedjeljak, August 19, 2002

7:30 A.M. Deceased of Vulich family............... Mary Hrvol
Frances Pintoy.............................. Louis & Mary Scalise

Tuesday - Utorak, August 20, 2002

7:30 A.M. Joseph Zawacki....................... Anna C. Novak
Frances Pintoy...................................... Frances Sabbia

Wednesday - Srijeda, August 21, 2002

7:30 A.M. George Novak.......................... Anna C. Novak
Joe Lovrich................................................. Millie Balich

Thursday - Četvrtak, August 22, 2002

7:30 A.M. Matija Bajana......................... Anna C. Novak
Na čast sv. Terezije...................................... Viki Ivezić

Friday - Petak, August 23, 2002

7:30 A.M. Marko Bajana......................... Anna C. Novak
Za duše u čistilištu................................... Anica Ostojić

Saturday - Subota, August 24, 2002

7:30 A.M. In honor of St. Joseph............... Anna C. Novak
Ruža Levi................................................... Ana Braskić

5:30 P.M. Tony & Frances Fratto................... son Gerard
Catherine (Katie) Valenti................... Louis Scalise family

Sunday - Nedjelja, August 25, 2002

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert.......................... husband Robert
Peter Tadin............................................... Nijole Bertucci
Mary Catizone........................................................ family
9:30 A.M. Brigite Bakija................................ Cathy Amato
Pavao & Mare Condich................................ Cathy Grčević
Phillip DiMenza.......................... Patricia & Andy Sperando
Ralph Passi...................................................... wife Angie

11:00 A.M. Ivan, Mara i Klara Čaljkušić......... Mate Čaljkušić
Jago Soldo................................................ M/M Jure Lišnić
Miro Barešić.......................................................... prijatelj
Milan Levar................................... Ivanka i Domagoj Paraga
Bridget Bakija........................................... Marijana Ćubelić
Rose Alebich.............................................. Jean Tiardovich
Slavka Mišetić......................................... Mladen Galić i ob.
Mila Tomić.............................................. Mladen Galić i ob.
Ivan Vasilj............................................... Andrija Vasilj i ob.
Stipe Pervan............................................................ obitelj
Za zdravlje Sandre Turković................................ obitelj Baio
Matija Šušnjara.................................................. muž Stipe

Č I T A Č I - L E C T O R S

Saturday, August 24, 5:30 P.M. Dolores Crane
Sunday, August 25, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, August 25, 9:30 A.M. Nino Folino
Nedjelja, 25. kolovoza 11 A.M. Ante Kosir i Marija Belan

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI

Saturday, August 24, 5:30 P.M. Babich, Sarkauskas, Sarkauskas
Sunday, August 25, 9:30 A.M. Atteo, Bertucci, Marlene O.
Nedjelja, 25. kolovoza, 11:00 A.M. A. Mlinarić, S. Šušnjara, C. Pavišić, D. Hrvojević

Wedding Banns:
Nick Lococo and Rachel Lilley (3)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

"One, two, three strikes you're out at the old ball game."  The Caananite woman who approached Jesus already had three strikes against her. Strike one, she was a Caananite whose people were hostile to the Israelites. Strike two, she was a woman in a male-dominated society. Strike three, she was a gentile. As far as the disciples were concerned, the Caananite woman had struck out even before coming to bat. The Caananite woman had a real, motherly concern about her daughter who was tormented by a demon. The disciples asked Jesus to "send her away, for she keeps calling out after us". The woman was as persistent as an unwanted gnat. Jesus nonchalantly answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel". This gives the impression that He was not concerned with others except for the Israelites. Everyone else was excluded. The Caananite woman recognized Jesus as the Lord, the Son of David, who could help her daughter. She paid homage to Him, pleading, "Lord, help me!" Jesus replied, "It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She humbly responded, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters."

Pictures from Velika Gospa 2002(Click here)

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU!
Our Lady's feast day was beautiful and successful. We gratefully acknowledge the assistance, contributions, and participation of all who generously gave of their time, talent, and service in honor of the Blessed Mother. Your help in planning, preparing, working, and cleaning up afterward is dearly appreciated. To the people who worked so tirelessly in the church, procession, hall, and outside, we extend a sincere thank you. Our gratitude is also expressed for donations of flowers, food, and monetary gifts. We are grateful to all who attended the Novena, and to all who came to celebrate this special occasion. Thank you to Bishop Gorman, Fr. Dusko Moro, all the priests who concelebrated the high mass, and our parade marshal Marian Segvich and her family. We also extend our thanks to the City of Chicago for help in making this day special. The combined efforts and dedication of our parishioners and friends made possible a wonderful tribute to Mary, and an event of which St. Jerome Parish can again be proud.

PILGRIMAGE TO HOLY HILL
Next Saturday, August 24, the Croatian parishes will sponsor a pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine at Holy Hill in Wisconsin. A special Mass in Croatian will be celebrated at 11 A.M.

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 and include it with your payment.

ST. JEROME SCHOOL NEWS Our tuition days are today, 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. Today is the last day to call or come to the rectory and tell us if you plan to attend. We need your name and the anniversary year, so that we may include you in the ceremony. This will be a sacred and meaningful way to mark your special anniversary. Come, participate, and share the blessing!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BIG RAFFLE WINNERS:
1st Prize: $3000 Ron Schillaci; 2nd Prize: $1000 Andy Kaminsky; 3rd Prize: &1000 Antonio Diacci; 4th Prize $500 Frank & Mary Scalise; 5th Prize: $500 Eva G. Madia

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.

CONGRATULATIONS! Peter Serio is a 1992 graduate of St. Jerome School who went on to graduate with honors from DeLaSalle Institute as the salutatorian of the class of 1996. He continued his education in St. Lous, Missouri, where he graduated magna cum laude from the Washington University School of Business. Peter recently passed the CPA exam.

HOLY HOUR Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Thursday from 7 - 9 P.M. in

our church. Everyone is welcome to take advantage of this sacred time of spiritual intimacy with Our Lord. Come, visit Him!

OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY RECALLING OUR PAST

From 1982-85, Fr. Jerome Kucan served as pastor of St. Jerome. He continued with the necessary remodeling, and was known for being fair and sociable. He is also remembered for his sermons on Church dogma.  Fr. Jerome was instrumental in obtaining a statue of St. Leopold Mandic for the Church.