Monday - Ponedjeljak, January 27, 2003

7:30 A.M. Margaret Marcello...................... family
Lena Marino.............................................. family
Mary Ann Roti......................................... Marion
Jane Baker......................... Yvonne Mangiaracina
Lena & Dominic Marino.............. M/M Matt Pesce

Tuesday - Utorak, January 28, 2003

7:30 A.M. Josipa Lovrinović.............. Obitelj Jureta
Betty Ann Doyle................ Larry & Fran Panatera
Theresa Hill............................................. Marion
Lena Marino.............................................. family

Wednesday - Srijeda, January 29, 2003

7:30 A.M. Eva Balich................................. family
Matija Udovičić................................ Jela Kutleša
Our Lady of Međugorje................................ N. N.
Za sve svoje pokojne................................... N. N.

Thursday - Četvrtak, January 30, 2003

7:30 A.M. Eva Balich............................... sisters
Na nakanu..................................... Angela Šimić
Concepcion/Julius Munoz....... M/M Francis Parrilli

Friday - Petak, January 31, 2003

7:30 A.M. James Cordovano.... JoAnn & Peter Peso
Anđa Čuvalo.............................. Stoja i Bože Kosir
Donnie Leodoro............................... Mom and Dad
Phillip & Mary Sutera........................ Sutera family
Marge & John Sobocan................ M/M Matt Pesce

Saturday - Subota, February 1, 2003

7:30 A.M. Grgo Nikolić.................... Cathy Grčević
James Terrazas............ James & Francis Terrrazas

5:30 P.M. Mary Mustari.......... son Buddy & Denise
Ida Dermody.................... Catherine & Nick Perisin
Eugene, Angeline & John Balzano..............
                                     .... Jeanne Zekich & family
Ida Dermody............................... Anthony Marzullo

Sunday - Nedjelja, February 2, 2003

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert............... husband Robert
Petar & John Pešo............................. Millie Balich
In thanksgiving.............................................. N. N.

9:30 A.M. Robert Jurlina................. family & friends

11:00 A.M.
Martin Punda.............................. sestra Iva Jakelja
Tomislav Hostička....................... sestra Marija i ob.
Vjeko Gregor................................. Petar Pavić i ob.
Anton Variola.............................................. family
Niko Ćosić........................................... sin i obitelj

Saturday, February 1, 5:30 P.M. Frank DiLoreto
Sunday, February 2, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, February 2, 9:30 A.M. Diana Krolo
Nedjelja, 2. veljače, 11:00 A.M. Nediljko Babić i Tihana Jurković

Saturday, February 1, 5:30 P.M. B. Kenny, J. Raddatz, Segvich
Sunday, February 2, 9:30 A.M. Ciaravino, Racinowski, Sanchez
Nedjelja, 2. veljače 11:00 A.M. S. Šušnjara, Zrinka Jureta, D. Bajić, Josip Kosir

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Today's Gospel calls us to think about the idea of invitation and ministry - in other words, discipleship. Jesus saw two fishermen and invited them to become His followers. This Gospel account is very short and to the point. No words are minced or used unnecessarily, yet most likely things were not that uncomplicated. Jesus's simplicity and boldness must have shocked them. He looked at them and called them in the middle of their daily routine, in the midst of their labors. We can assume that Jesus knew who they were and the kind of men they were.
He knew that Simon Peter was headstrong and easily angered, but just as quickly calmed. Peter enthusiastically claimed that he would willingly die for Jesus, but when the decisive moment arrived, backed down and denied that he even knew Him. Yet despite knowing that, Jesus called him and also invited his brother Andrew. Jesus called them just as they are and wanted their immediate response to His invitation. There was no time for hesitation. His words were the realization of the Father's plan for salvation, and because of that Jesus was so insistent.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THE CHURCH, THE CARDINAL, AND YOU is a new half-hour cable talk show with Cardinal George broadcast every Friday at 10 P.M. on Chicago Loop Cable channel 25. The show features discussion on topics of interest with Cardinal George and video segments focusing on parish life in the Archdiocese. Tune in and enjoy the lively discussions and interesting topics!

HELP FOR SOMEONE IN NEED - A 2 year old boy named Stjepan was diagnosed with the worst from of leukemia. He was placed in a hospital in Zagreb. Doctors anticipate the need for more than 2 years of hospital care to battle this disease. He and his parents are refugees from Sarajevo who cannot afford the necessary care and are asking for help. If anyone can offer monetary assistance for this needy cause, please contact the rectory.

REMINDER We ask you to please conduct yourself in the proper manner when in our church and refrain from chewing gum, using cell phones, and allowing children to eat or play with toys. We need your cooperation to keep our church clean, and create an atmosphere of respect and reverence. This is the temple of God, the holy place of our sacred gatherings. Please take care of it!

THE CALENDAR OF PARISH EVENTS FOR 2003 can be found in today's bulletin. Please take note of these important events in our parish community.

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.

CARDINAL STEPINAC DAYS St. Jerome Parish and Cardinal Stepinac Croatian School are organizing special days to honor Blessed Stepinac. 

• On Saturday, February 8, a concert will be held at Healy School (3001 S. Wallace) at 5 P.M. featuring performances by 3 Croatian folklore groups, and followed by food, refreshments, and dancing in St. Jerome School Hall. ($15 adults; $5 children under 12)
  
• On Sunday, February 9, the 11 A.M. mass will be celebrated in honor of Bl. Stepinac. Afterwards a program and banquet will be held in our school hall. ($20 adults; $10 children under 12 ) All are welcome!

ON SUNDAY, MARCH 9, at 9:30 mass, our children will receive the sacrament of Confirmation. It is important that parents take an active role in the preparation of their child for this sacrament. Requirements for Confirmation: Each child is to choose a name. It must be a Christian name chosen not only for its meaning, but also because it is the name of a saint whose life carries some special meaning for the student. Each child must have a sponsor. If possible, a sponsor from Baptism should be selected to continue the faith process. The sponsor must be a practicing Catholic who has already received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, and Reconciliation, and is at least 16 years old. If the sponsor is not a St. Jerome parishioner, we must have a letter from the sponsor's pastor by February 3. If you have any questions please contact your child's teacher.

Thought of the Week
"Civilization is always in danger when those who have never learned to obey are given the right to command."