Monday - Ponedjeljak, August 5, 2002
7:30 A.M.Petar Zeljkovic............ M/M Peter A. Zeljkovic
za zdravlje Marijane Ćubelić......................... Viki Ivezić

Tuesday - Utorak, August 6, 2002
NOVENA STARTS
7:30 A.M. Božica Mikulić................. kci Ljubica Rogić
Deceased members of Vladovic fam........ Sutera family
7:00 P.M. Joseph Cagliano............. Debbie Kodžoman
Marge and John Sobocan.................. M/M Matt Pesce
Frank Fratto............................. Frank/Luanne Munizzi
John Bakovich...................................... Toni Zaninović
Vladovic brothers................................... Sutera family

Wednesday - Srijeda, August 7, 2002
7:30 A.M. Bill Sabbia.............................. friend Giggie
Mary Tiardovic...................................... daughter Jean
7:00 P.M. Mile Kodžoman............... Debbie Kodžoman
Mildred and Peter Depeder.................. Martha Depeder
Lena Marino.................................................... Bonnie
Deceased of Stanich family................................ family
Margarita Vulich and Luka Zaninovich........... Antoinette
Bill Sabbia........................................................ family

Thursday - Četvrtak, August 8, 2002
7:30 A.M. ..................................for all the parishioners
7:00 P.M. Dominic Bertucci.............. Debbie Kodžoman
Mary Crosby........................................... Persin family
Frank Fratto.............................................. Mary Fratto
Deceased of Bozich & Grzetich........ fam. Joe & Elenore
Frank Munizzi, Sr.................... Frank & Luanne Munizzi
Rose Clementi........................................... Mary Fratto
Ann Yolich................................... Gen and John Botica

Friday - Petak, August 9, 2002
7:30 A.M. Joseph Zekich (1st Anniv)........ Wife&Children
Nick Botica............................................ wife Vi Botica
7:00 P.M. Nick Botica............................. Josie Hanson
Nick Botica..................................... Josephine Hanson
John & Jenny Peso........................................... Family
Carmen, Carmella & Tommy LaPapa.................. Bonnie
Rose Iozzo..................................... Sam & Terri Babich
Botica and Cabo families............... Gen and John Botica

Saturday - Subota, August 10, 2002
7:30 A.M. Matthew Condic.................................... Aunt
Jack Riggiero.................................................... Family
Fritz Perisin...................................................... Family
Joseph Lascola.................................................. Friend
5:30 P.M. John Bakovich.................................... Family
Kate & John Kirinčić...................... Jean & John Kirinčić
Ivan Vrdoljak....................................... Cathy & Andrew
Joseph Lascola, Jr............. Michael & Joanne Passarelli
Lisa Laurino..................................... Debbie Kodžoman

Sunday - Nedjelja, August 11, 2002
7:30 A.M. Kraslen Family................................ Brothers
Linda Humbert...................................... husband Robert
In honor of St. Philomena................... Debbie Kodžoman
Vicka & Clara Cecich......................................... Family
9:30 A.M. Fritz & Juliana Perisin................ Sylvia Perisin
Marko & Elsie Cerina............................... daughter Vera
Stjepan Budich family..................................... daughters
Raymond Sipich.......................... son Mark Sipich family
11:00 A.M. Slavka Mišetić.......................... obitelj Runac
Jago Soldo............................................ M/M Ivan Buntić
Pokojni iz obitelji Kralj.................. ob. Ivan i Ljubica Belan
Na nakanu................................................ Frida Penavić
Mila Tomić.................................. Obitelj Krešimir Mišetić
Anđa i Mate Ostojić........................... Ljubica i Ivan Vaniš
Stipe Pervan........................................................ obitelj
6:00 P.M. Jozo Jakica & Tonka Becic.......Giggie & Marian
Deceased of Peso & Balich fam...................... Mary Vujic
John Roscich...................................................... Family
Deceased of Becich family................ Louis Scalise family
Deceased of Gruica family................ Louis Scalise family

Č I T A Č I - L E C T O R S
Saturday, August 10, 5:30 P.M. Robert Bazan
Sunday, August 11, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, August 11, 9:30 A.M. Giggie Corteze
Nedjelja, 11. kolovoza 11 A.M. Antonia Tomić i Nataša Džebo.

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI
NOVENA - DEVETNICA
Tuesday, August 6, 7:00 P.M. Kosir, Jureta, Hrvojević
Wednesday, August 7, 7:00 P.M. Babić, Obranović, Šušnjara.
Thursday, August 8, 7:00 P.M. K. Zelić, N. Babić i Pavišić.
Friday, August 9, 7:00 P.M. Kosir, Jureta, Hrvojević.
Saturday, August 10, 5:30 P.M. Babić, Cannatello, Moswsman.
Sunday, August 11, 9:30 A.M. Ciaravino, Olague, Olague.
Nedjelja, 11. kolovoza 11:00 A.M. J. Kosir, N. Babić i K. Zelić.
Sunday, August 11, 6:00 P.M. Bertucci, Dengler, Lenart.

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Jamieson, a prosperous and God-fearing farmer, is praying with his son one night at bedtime. Jamieson says to his son, "Let us pray for that poor man who lives down the road, that the good Lord may come to his aid." His son turns to him and replies, "But, Dad, we don't need to bother God about that. We can do it ourselves."Jamieson is trying to show concern for his neighbor by praying for the poor man who lives down the road. But, as his son reminds him, prayer and good wishes are not always enough. Sometimes when we pray God's answer to us is, "But you, you can do that yourselves." This is what we see in today's gospel where the disciples are so concerned about the hungry crowd that they pray Jesus to dismiss them so that they could go and buy themselves something to eat. Jesus turns and says to them, "Hey, you give them something to eat. You can take care of that yourselves." Only then do they remember the small guy with five loaves and two fish. Jesus blesses the five loaves and two fish and, to their surprise, that was more than enough to satisfy the enormous hunger of all the people. That is how we have the miracle of the Feeding of the Five Thousand.

- Transcript of HOMILY OF THE HOLY FATHER JOHN PAUL II in Toronto, Sunday July 28, 2002,  (Click here)

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Reflection on VELIKA GOSPA (3) 

• Velika Gospa is a unique and traditional event in our parish and in our city. Through this event, we uphold our tradition, and we journey back to the source of our faith. We invite you to join us for the 9-day novena. Make it into a family tradition. May the Blessed Mother's day this year be a spiritual renewal for us individually and for our families. Let us pause for a moment and give thanks to God for everything we have received. Our lives go too fast, we are too restless and often times we find ourselves empty. May these holy days be an invitation to pause before the sacredness of our lives and the gift of people whom God has granted to us in our lives. Velika Gospa is not only a festival, picnic, public event or entertainment. It is foremost, a Spiritual event! Indeed, let it be so this year. Please invite your friends and neighbors to join us.
• VISITING THE SICK Before every major feast day, we try to visit our sick. That is what we will be doing before the feast of Velika Gospa. If you know of anyone who is sick, anyone who needs to receive the Sacraments, or anyone who would like us to visit them, please call us at the rectory. We will be visiting the sick on Saturday, August 10th starting at 9:00 AM.
  
• Please call your florist for Velika Gospa flower donations. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
• VELIKA GOSPA POSTERS are at the back of the church. Please take some of them and display them in your windows and bring them to your local shops or any public place you can. Thank you!
• - Letter to Parishioners (Click here!)
• BLESSING OF THE "LIVING ROSARY" This Friday evening, August 9th after the 7'o clock Novena we will have a special blessing to introduce the new rosary for our 90th anniversary year procession. Once again, a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations toward this project. We would like to extend our appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Marc Karagianes, our rosary designer and an alumni of St. Jerome School. It was through his dedication, time and talent that we are able to continue this wonderful tradition of the rosary to Our Lady for Velika Gospa. May She bestow her many blessings upon him. Please join us for a very special evening. Refreshments will follow in the school hall.

DRESS CODE Please keep in mind that proper dress attire is required during our novena, feast day and procession in honor of Our Lady. We are gathering in the house of our Lord to honor Mary, a gracious and Most Holy Woman. Let us also walk with respect for Her, beside Her and with highest honor of Her. With honor and pride, we call her Mother. NO SHORTS, PLEASE!

On Saturday, August 10, 2002, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Mayor's Office of Special Events is sponsoring "the Spirit of Music Garden in Grant Park" (601 S. Michigan Ave). The group "The Business", will be performing at this event. This is the band that will perform at our 90th anniversary together with our Croatian music and tamburica... All are welcome!

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.
For further information contact the rectory (312) 842-1871 or our Website at www.stjeromecroatian.org

OUR DECEASED
A young man in our midst, ROBERT JURLINA (32), suddenly passed away on Wednesday, July 31st. Our deepest sympathy to his parents Boño and Mirela, sisters Valerija Vujica and Marina Jurlina, their children, relatives and friends. Robert will be waked at Bridgeport Funeral Home on today (Sunday) 2-9P.M. Funeral mass will be celebrated in our church on Monday August 4th at 10:00 A.M. He will be buried at Ressurection cemetery. May he rest in peace.

SUGGESTED READING Every first Sunday of the month beginning this Sunday, we will have suggested reading material as part of our bulletin news. Who moved cheese? By Spencer Johnson, M.D. An amazing way to deal with Change in Your Work and in your Life.

 90TH ANNIVERSARY INVITATIONS

We have learned that some of 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. 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. Come celebrate this joyous event in our community. Thank You.

CCD Teacher Needed Our parish is in need of a CCD teacher. If you are interested or if you know of anybody who can help us, please call the rectory or our CCD director, Mr. Gerard Fratto at 312 842 4077. Thank you.

OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY. . .
RECALLING OUR PAST
In July of 1979, our parish underwent another pastoral change. Fr. Anthony Dukich (1979-1982) was appointed pastor, and his assistant was Fr. Ljubo Krasc (1979-1980). Fr. Ljubo also continued his duties as director of the Croatian Ethnic Institute. As a harmonious team, they undertook the redecorating of the Church and the Sister's convent. On the occasion of the Year of Branimir (879-1979), new oak church doors were installed with the Cross of Branimir engraved upon them. (Branimir was a Croatian King 879 A.D.).

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