Monday, Aug.20, 2001

7:30 A.M. Ivan Kosić............................ Henrik i Mila Solina

Jean Aljinovich............................................ Marian Segvich

Botica and Cabo families.............. John and Jean Botica

Tuesday, August 21, 2001

7:30 A.M.  Ivan Kosić.............................. Ob.  Božo Jurlina

Mary Catizone ............................................ Toni Zaninovich

Bob Hanson.......................................... Josephine Johnson

CHRIST  AND  US

Jesus came to bring life.  We  have to decide to follow Him and be called HIS, or not to  follow Him and  belong to someone else.  Every day He gives us a chance to bear witness, to give a good example, and to live the commandments.  He sends us people to test our faith and to practice our humility.  It was a bitterly cold day in a western city. A small boy stood shivering on a steel grate in the sidewalk. His clothes were thin and tattered. A woman, appropriately dressed for the weather, stopped and engaged the youngster in conversation. He was indeed a child of the street. The compassionate stranger took him to a clothing store and outfitted him from head to foot, including cap, scarf,  and  gloves. The boy was filled with gratitude. He could not thank her enough. As they said good-bye and walked in opposite directions, the elated  boy turned back to ask, "Are you God's mother?" The gentle woman answered, "Oh no! I'm just a child of God." Whereupon the smiling boy remarked, "I knew you were related!"

VELIKA  GOSPA  FEAST

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. Marko Puljic, and our Franciscan priests who concelebrated the high mass, and to our parade  marshal and his wife, Fred and Denise Bertucci.  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.

   Congratulations to the BIG RAFFLE WINNERS:

1^st prize: Michael Passarelli, Jr.  ($3000)

2^nd prize: John P. Segvich ($1000)

3^rd prize: Frank a/Angela Bilopavlovich, Burbank ($1,000)

4^th prize: John Scuito, Oak Lawn ($500)

5^th prize: Rosemary Fabina, West Allis, WI ($500)

Congratulations to all of them.We are very grateful to Michael Passarelli for donating half of his prize money as a gift toward the restoration of our church ($1,500). Thanks to all for buying and selling the tickets.God bless you!

 Farewell Reception for Fr.  Jozo Grubisic      On Sunday, August 26, from 12:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. a farewell buffet  reception will be held in our school hall in honor of our pastor, Fr.Jozo Grubisic.  As of Aug. 30^th,  Fr. Jozo has been reassigned to St. Leopold Mandic Parish, London, Ontario, Canada.  Let us take this opportunity to show our appreciation for the four years he has served us here at St.  Jerome.  Fr.  Jozo will say  his Farewell Mass  at 9:30 A.M. on August 26^th. May God bestow every blessing upon him as he begins his new  assignment.  Fr.  Jozo, thank you!  We will miss you. For further information, please call Mary Fratto  (312/ 225-3231) or Jan Ferro (312/ 225-9751).

 St. Jerome Annual Dinner & Fashion ShowTickets are now on sale for this year's Dinner & Fashion Show to be held at the Martinique Banquet Hall on Wednesday, September 26th. Tickets are $29 and include a delicious meal, open bar,  and a look at this year's fall fashions. This event is a long-standing one that has spanned 4 decades. Please join us for a wonderful evening of fun and fashion. For tickets contact Vera Bozich at 312-326-1837, Denise Bertucci at 312-842-8551, or Pauline Dengler at 773-268-3859.

St.  Jerome's new WEB SITE

Our  parish has a new web site address : www.stjeromecroatian.org . Please check it out.  You will find much useful information there (history of our parish, clubs and societies, preparation for sacraments, interview with Fr. Sudac, Velika Gospa feast, St. Jerome School, Croatian School, and much more). Our weekly bulletins are also posted on the web.  Our special thanks to Dennis Vulich and Domagoj Paraga for their great help.

 EVERY THURSDAY: ADORATION TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT IN OUR CHURCH (7-8:30P.M.)

"The best vitamin for a Christian is B1."