Monday - Ponedjeljak, February 24, 2003

7:30 A.M. Madge Alebich.............. Jean Tiardović
Ana Šestan............................................. obitelj
Josipa Lovrinović...................... Ivo Lovrinović i ob.

Tuesday - Utorak, February 25, 2003

7:30 A.M. Dinko Buškain........... Nevenka Badrov
Biserka Marušić......................... Pero Galić i ob.
Ana Pervan................................ Iva Ćubelić i ob.

Wednesday - Srijeda, February 26, 2003

7:30 A.M. Mate Braskić................... Ana Braskić
Lorraine Pascente Cortez.......................... family
Josipa Lovrinović...................... Ivo Lovrinović i ob.
8:05 A.M. Ann Mossman.......................... family
Na nakanu............................. Milijana Vlastelica

Thursday - Četvrtak, February 27, 2003

7:30 A.M. Margaret Marcello..................... family
Josip Nagy..................................... obitelj Rodić
Irving Kovin.................................... Sutera family

Friday - Petak, February 28, 2003

7:30 A.M. Josip Nagy..................... kći sa obitelji
Ana Šestan.............................................. obitelj
Joseph Bozinovich........................... Rose Matas
James Roti............................................. Marion

Saturday - Subota, March 1, 2003

7:30 A.M. Rosa Radić............. M/M Louis Scalise
Biserka Marušić.......................... Bože Guvo i ob.
Josipa Lovrinović....................... Ivo Lovrinović i ob.
Na nakanu.............................. Milijana Vlastelica

5:30 P.M. Carmen Butera.......................... family
John & Nellie DeGregorio......John & Rose & Johnny & Gin

Sunday - Nedjelja, March 2, 2003

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert.............. husband Robert
Special intention........................... brother & sister

9:30 A.M. Vinka Perisin................. Juliana Perisin

11:00 A.M. u spomen
Anđa Čuvalo.......................... Dragica Karačić i ob.
Šima Lončar.............................. Milka Vuletić i ob.
Vjeko Gregor.................................... Lenka Stulić
Tomislav Hostička...................................... obitelj
Ivan Pavić........................................... Kata Pavić

Saturday, March 1, 5:30 P.M. Rosemary Brcich
Sunday, March 2, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, March 2, 9:30 A.M. Terri Ferro
Nedjelja, 2. ožujka 11:00 A.M. Josip Novak i Perica Dušević

Saturday, March 1, 5:30 P.M. P. Dengler, T. Segvich, B. Cannatello
Sunday, March 2, 9:30 A.M. Maria O., K. Sanchez, M. Huels
Nedjelja, 2. ožujka 11:00 A.M. N. Babic, S. Šušnajra, K. Zelic, D. Obranovic
Ash Wednesday, March 5, 7:00 P.M. A. Raddatz, J. Raddatz
Friday, March 7, Stations of Cross, 7:00 P.M. A. Atteo, A. Ciaravino, M. Huels

WEDDING BANNS
Mara Pervan / Krešimir Passero (2/3)
Lidija Tomić / Gilberto Gutierrez (2/3)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

In today's Gospel we confront the mystery of forgiveness. The Gospel message for us is that in the depths of our conscience it is not enough to merely dismiss our human faults and simply forget them. The Gospel speaks of the need to explicitly and personally express forgiveness. It is most worthy to forgive those closest to you when they hurt you. Our conscience lets us know when all is not right. Forgiveness truly heals and creates the opportunity for a new beginning.

The source of forgiveness is in the glorified Christ who sits at the right hand of the Father and intercedes for us. He possesses all power in heaven and on earth. This is the power of which Christ speaks when He answers the onlookers mentioned in today's scripture reading. The forgiveness of sins is interwoven with the account of the cure of the paralytic. This means that the one who possesses the power of God to effect physical cures has also the authority to forgive sins. Physical healing was not Christ's mission on earth. The physical cure was more a sign of reconciliation. The forgiveness of sins is the true act of salvation and recovery that results from the healing power of God.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

NEWLY BAPTIZED Today, through the sacrament of Baptism, we welcome into our parish community Mirko Bruce Miocic, son of Jure Mio i and Jennifer Lynn Francescani, whose Godparents are Frane Miocic and Lisa Stopka. Congratulations and God bless you!

THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY -  Is someone among our parishioners ill, perhaps someone in your family?  Please let us know. We will be happy to visit them and pray for them. As a community of faith we are responsible for one another. Please keep these parishioners in your prayers: Dan Bujas, Marijana Cubelic, Stana Delich, Connie Fratto, Gerard Fratto, Kate Gusich, Mary Horvat, Evelyn Miloslavich, Anika Popov, Mile Rak, Ross Valenti, Ante Zelic.

UPCOMING SPECIAL DAYS AND EVENTS
Saturday, March 1: Bakalar Dinner sponsored by Club Poljica
Tuesday, March 4: 9 A.M. Practice and Reconciliation for the school children who will be confirmed
Tuesday, March 4: 7 P.M. Practice for all confirmandi, their parents, and sponsors. Reconciliation afterward.
Wednesday, March 5: Ash Wednesday; Lent begins (fast and abstinence) Masses at 7:30 A.M., 9 A.M., and 7 P.M.

Thursday, March 6: 7 P.M. - 8 P.M. St. Jerome School Open House
Sunday, March 9: Confirmation at 9 A.M. Mass

ARTWORK EXHIBIT The work of two artists from our parish community will be on display on the second floor of our small hall for your viewing pleasure. This very interesting show of talent will begin on Friday, February 28 at 7 P.M. and continue through March 2.
One of the artists is Francis Penavic, who was born in Chicago in 1974 and has pursued art from an early age. Living in urban surroundings during his youth left an impression on him that influenced his work. He studied art in high school and college where he realized that the urban quality in his work had now become his subject matter. Since his graduation from the Art Institute of Chicago in l998 he has concentrated on studying color and form. Most of his work in this show was done in 2001 and 2002. The other artist is our parishioner, Ivica Kuhtic, a sculptor. Several of his pieces will be on display. Come and enjoy these wonderful works of art.

SPECIAL FAMILY MASS is at 9:30 A.M. today. We ask that all parents please participate in these regularly scheduled family masses prepared by our children. Please honor and respect Sunday mass. It is the most important way to teach your children this principle of our faith. Attending this special mass with your children means so much. Please take the Sunday mass obligation seriously. Through the liturgy our families gather together as a parish community. Don't forget that the family that prays together stays together!

SACRED GROUNDS - After some masses in our church we find that people have left behind waste items such as tissues, gum, candy, and wrappers. Sometimes children's toys remain. Please be respectful of our house of worship and keep it clean and neat. Thank you for your conscientiousness.

CATHOLIC FESTIVAL OF FAITH featuring a variety of activities for all Catholics and those interested in the Catholic faith will take place at Navy Pier from October 30 through November 2. This event promises to be an occasion of celebration and inspiration. Watch for more details throughout the coming months.

CATHOLIC SINGLES DANCES Friday, March 7, 9 P.M.- 1 A.M. at the Hyatt Regency Oak Brook. For more information call Mark at 708/ 450-8280.

Rent: Small 4 room apt. $375 per month. Pay own utilities. Vicinity 29th between Stewart and Shields.  Call 312/225-2561

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT takes place every Thursday from 7 to 9 P.M. in our church. We invite all to come to this evening of prayer and visitation with Our Lord.

Thought of the Week
"God always gives His best to those who leave the choice with Him."