Monday - Ponedjeljak, December 9, 2002

7:30 A.M. Marko i Tona Čondić................... family
Na čast Gospi Sinjskoj.................... Obitelj Bešlić
Franjo i Iva Kraljević................. Vlado Kraljević i ob.

Tuesday - Utorak, December 10, 2002

7:30 A.M. John Hrvol........................... Mary Hrvol
Stipan Budich............................. family daughters
Jozo Rodić...................................... Obitelj Rodić
James Gurgone............................. wife & children

Wednesday - Srijeda, December 11, 2002

7:30 A.M. Marko Lazich................. Michael Lazich
Therese Casey......................... M/M Louis Scalise
Nediljko Bušljeta........................... Stipe Tokić i ob.
Na nakanu................................... Ante Čuvalo i ob.

Thursday - Četvrtak, December 12, 2002

7:30 A.M. Pero Žgela....................... Milka Vuković
Julia Frigan.................................. Cathy & Andrew
Tomo Fučak i roditelji................................ prijatelji

Friday - Petak, December 13, 2002

7:30 A.M. Rose Krolo.......................... Diana Krolo
Mile Kodžoman.......................... Debby Kodžoman
Robert Jurlina............................... Pavo Badrov i ob.

Saturday - Subota, December 14, 2002

7:30 A.M. Janja Samardžić.................... Mary Vujić
Tona and Marko Čondić................................ family
Iva Erkapić............................ Tomislav Erkapić i ob.

5:30 P.M. Fannie M. Marasso............ Donna Denker
Anthony & Mary Sorrentino.............. Theresa Esborn
Earl Esborn.................................... Theresa Esborn
Dec. memb. Class of '57................... by Class of '57

Sunday - Nedjelja, December 15, 2002

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert husband Robert
Tona Knetl Charles & Josephine Knetl
Vicko & Clara Cecich family

9:30 A.M.
Carmen, Carmella,&Tommy La Papa.............. Bonnie
Peter Frankovich................................ sister Dorothy

11:00 A.M.
Šime Perković...................... Tony & MaryAnn Pehar
Vjeko Gregor........................... Marko i Marica Hobar
Ivan Guvo............................................... Bože Guvo
Tomo Fuček i roditelji.................................. prijatelji
Frano Brajković................................. Neva Zelić i ob.
Žarko Ostojić............................... Anica Ostojić i ob.
Matija Šušnjara.......................... Stipe Šušnjara i ob.
Ante i Boja Barun............................. Mijo Barun i ob.
Anđelko Markić............................ Louis Scalise i ob.
Nikola Perić................................... Marko Perić i ob.
Ante Mišura........................... sestra Milenka Bilonić
Grgo i Ana Bilonić............................... sin Jakov i ob.
Marko i Dragica Brajković................... Neva Zelić i ob.
Joso Krpan....................................... Jure Krpan i ob.
Janja Samardžić............................... Bože Kosir i ob.

Saturday, December 14, 5:30 P.M. Robert Bazan
Sunday, December 15, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, December 15, 9:30 A.M. Giggie Cortese
Nedjelja, 15. prosinca, 11:00 A.M. Marija Čuvalo i Marina Barun

Saturday, December 14, 5:30 P.M. V. Kenny, Rebecca S., Segvich
Sunday, December 15, 9:30 A.M. Ciaravino, Huels, Sanchez
Nedjelja, 15. prosinca 11:00 A.M. J. Jureta, K Jurković, A. Bušljeta i D. Obanović

WEEKLY MEDITATION

The first Sunday of Advent warned us about the end of salvation history and the second coming of Christ. This Sunday reveals how it really began. The immediate forerunner of Christ is John the Baptizer. He is a unique person who has much to say to believers during this season. He was a man who fulfilled his mission to witness and preach conversion from sin. As a sign of that conversion, all who accepted his message were baptized by John in the Jordan River. John prepared the people for Jesus' arrival. His preparation was aimed at conversion and baptism for the forgiveness of sins. He invited people to turn from their sinful ways. His preaching was similar to Elijah's preaching in his day, or Jonah's, whose words converted the city of Nineveh.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

ADVENT REFLECTIONS    In today's bulletin you will find a Catholic Update pamphlet with short, scripture-based reflections for each day of Advent.  Please take the time to read them. 

SECOND COLLECTION  This week a second collection will be taken for the retired members of religious communities. This national annual appeal is sanctioned by the Archdiocese of Chicago and supports the ill and aged of all religious communities. Please help! Envelopes and further information can be found in the back of church.

WALL CALENDARS are available in the back of church. Please take one home. We sincerely thank David and Judy Ruzich for donating them to our parish.

PARISH EVENING OF RECONCILIATION will be held on Sunday, December 22 at 6 P.M. Confession will be available for all. Please avail yourself of this most important sacrament of peace and forgiveness. Each of us needs to begin anew, and celebrate with our God the beautiful holy day of Christmas with a clean heart. Seven priests will be available for your convenience. Next week you will receive a very helpful brochure about preparing for the sacrament of Reconciliation. We should not forget the sacraments, the instruments of God's mercy, that are so important in our lives. Reconciliation is only one of these sacraments. More information about this sacrament can be found on our web site: www.stjeromecroatian.org

THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Please call the rectory to let us know of anyone who desires to receive the sacraments before Christmas. The priests will be happy to visit them.

THE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM prepared by the students of St. Jerome School will be held in our church at 7 P.M. on Monday, December 9th.

CROATIAN SCHOOL "Cardinal Stepinac" will hold its Christmas program on Saturday, December 21, at 7 P.M. in our parish hall.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MASS  This year we will again celebrate a Christmas Eve Mass especially for children at 6 P.M. The emphasis of this mass will be on our children. We ask that all those who do not plan to attend Midnight Mass with your children come to this special mass.

H.S.A. NEWS Join us for "Breakfast with Santa" this morning. Breakfast is being served from 8 A.M. - Noon. Cost: Adults $6.00; Children $3.00. Menu: pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon, coffee, juice or milk. Christmas pictures are being taken from 8:30 A.M. - Noon. Choice of three poses: Baby with a present, Child with Santa, Family in front of Christmas tree. $15.00 per pose; cost includes 2  5x7, 4  3x5, 8 wallets.

PARISH ENVELOPES for 2003 can be picked up today in the back of the church. We are deeply grateful for all that you gave this past year, and all that you will do to sustain this, our sacred place, in the coming year.

CHRISTMAS MAILING This week we will be mailing the parish Christmas letter. If you have changed your address, please let us know. Thank you.

NEW SHELVES have been installed in the back of church. They provide a handsome place to display the bulletin, booklets, brochures, and various printed matter. Please help yourself to the materials offered there for your benefit and convenience.

HONOR ROLL STUDENTS The following graduates of our school have made the honor roll at De La Salle Institute for the first quarter: Mario Atteo, Kevin Bergthold, Patrick Bergthold, Erica Galvin, Anthony Iozzo, Alexa Powell, Anne Powell, Joseph Powell, Dina Schillo, Casey Strugielski, Michael Vivirito. Congratualtions!

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place every Thursday evening from 7 to 9:00 P.M.  Come and visit Our Lord!

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Thought of the Week
"The measure of love is to love without measure."