L
E C T O R S
Saturday,
February 16, 5:30 P.M.
R. Bazan
Sunday,
February 17, 7:30 A.M.
M. Pesce
Sunday,
February 17, 9:30 A.M.
B. Serio
Nedjelja,
17. veljače 11 A.M.
Maja Buntić i Ante Jurković
ALTAR
SERVERS
Saturday,
February 17, 5:30 P.M.
Ciaravino, Dengler, Mossman
Sunday,
February 17, 9:30 A.M.
Bertucci, Sarkauskas, Segvich
Nedjelja,
17. veljače
11:00 A.M.
J. Kosir, J. Jureta, N. Babich, K.
Jurković
ASH
WEDNESDAY
Few holy days in the
liturgical calendar are so
powerfully characterized by such a
visible sign
that the holy day takes the
sign for its title.
One of these holy days is Ash
Wednesday, which leads us into the
spirit of Lent.
The name Ash Wednesday is
taken from the ashes which the
priest uses to make the sign of the
cross on the foreheads of the
faithful, proclaiming, "Remember
man, you are dust and unto dust you
shall return".
In recent times this
admonition is often replaced by the
call to "turn away from sin and
believe in the Gospel".
Conversion from sin is, in
other words, one of the central
teachings of the Bible, which,
especially during Lent, is placed
before us.
Most importantly, ashes, as
such a major
symbol of this day, don't
just loan a name to the title of
this day, but are an integral part
of the ritual of receiving ashes.
Besides the fact that Ash
Wednesday marks the beginning of one
of the most significant seasons of
the church year, it
also effects a great change
and turning point in the conduct of
many Christians.
In sharp contrast, Shrove
Tuesday highlights a mood of festive
celebration that will, the very next
day, radically change and immerse us
in
the solemnity of Lent.
Some, because of the
importance of Ash Wednesday, will
refer to this ritual as the "8th
Sacrament".
Therefore, it is hoped that
each one of us will make time and
and find a way to celebrate
mass on Ash Wednesday and receive
ashes as a sign of fasting and
penance.
Masses
on Ash Wednesday will be at
7:30 A.M. and 7 P.M.
STATIONS OF THE
CROSS
The WAY OF THE CROSS will
be held each Friday in English at 7
P.M.
Please note that next Friday,
February 15, it will held at 6:30
P.M.
due to the lecture given by
Fr. Mike Yakaitis that begins at 7
P.M.
This is an opportunity to
pray the Stations together as a
traditional Lenten spiritual
exercise, and then gather to hear
about sacred scripture. Everyone is
welcome!
FEAST
DAY OF CARDINAL STEPINAC Today at the 11 A.M. Croatian
mass we will remember the
late Blessed Aloysius Stepinac and
all the martyred priests, brothers,
and sisters.
After mass a short program
sponsored by the Croatian School and
the Cardinal Stepinac kolo group
will be held in the School Hall.
Following the program, the
members of the Marian Society will
serve lunch. (Donation $10.00)
All proceeds from the
luncheon will go toward the Church
Restoration Fund. All are invited to attend.
Lecture Series #2:
CATHOLIC UNDERSTANDING OF
SCRIPTURE This
coming Friday
evening, February 15th,
at 7 P.M. we will continue our
special 90th Anniversary
Lecture Series.
Father Michael Yakaitis from
the
University of Chicago
will explain how the Bible
has been understood by Catholics
through the centuries. Please bring
your Bible and your questions.
You will begin to see that
you don't need to have the Bible
memorized to follow the Word
of God.
H..S.A. ANNOUNCEMENT Time is
running out and more recipes are
still needed before we can begin
publication of "A Taste
of St. Jerome" cookbook. Won't
you please take a
few moments and jot down your
favorite recipe on the Recipe
Collection Cards? Please return them
to the school office or place them
in the Recipe Card Collection Box
located at the back of the church no
later than February 10. Thank you!
Questions: contact
Kathy Sarkauskas 773 376 - 0622
BAKALAR DINNER sponsored by the
Croatian American Club Poljica will
be held at St. Jerome Hall on
Saturday,March 2, at 6:30 P.M.
For tickets call Eleanor
Grzetich at 773 284 - 2216.
CANDLELIGHT BOWL
St. Jerome Sports Association is
having a candlelight bowl
fundraiser. It will be held on March
2nd at Nap's Bowl,
starting at 7:30 P.M. If you would
like to join us for a night of fun,
please call Gina at 773 624 - 4241.
The cost is $35.00 per couple.
Fr.
Joe is presently in Croatia
attending a general provincial
meeting of the Croatian Franciscans.
He will be away for 2 weeks.
We wish him a blessed trip and a
safe return to our parish community.
OUR
90TH ANNIVERSARY. .
.RECALLING OUR PAST On December 15, 1912, the day our church was blessed, St.
Jerome Croatian Catholic Parish was
officially established with
the intention that the
Croatian people, with their gifts
and membership, would maintain their
church.
A parish council with the pastor as its president was also founded.
The first members were
pastor, Father Leon
Medic, Josip Zidaric, and
Bozo Zuanic.
Thought
of the Week
"If
you judge people, you have no time
to love them."
