Monday - Ponedjeljak, July 15, 2002

7:30 A.M. Deceased of Vulich family.......... Mary Hrvol
Ivan i Anđa Miletić....................... Veselko Miletić i ob.
Joseph Marchetti.................. Catherine & Nick Perisin

Tuesday - Utorak, July 16, 2002

7:30 A.M. Deceased relatives in Vis........... Mary Hrvol
Minnie Passi............................ Gina & Don Hohmann
Carmella Ruggiero........................................... family

Wednesday - Srijeda, July 17, 2002

7:30 A.M.Frances Pintoy.......... Juliana/Charles DiCaro
Dolores Fritz......................... Joan Ciaccio (McGowan)
Philip Dimenza..................... Charles & Patricia Marino

Thursday - Četvrtak, July 18, 2002

7:30 A.M. Michael Fratto.......................... Mary Fratto
Jenny Peso..................................................... family
Na nakanu.................................. Maja Dugandžić i ob.

Friday - Petak, July 19, 2002

7:30 A.M. Deceased relatives in Omiš......... Mary Hrvol
Na cast Gospi......................................... Milica Ćosić
Philip Dimenza.......................... Paula & Nicky Perisin

Saturday - Subota, July 20, 2002

7:30 A.M. Na nakanu................................... ob. Zignic
Dolores Fritz.............................. Lucy and Joe Ciaccio
Philip Dimenza............................... Michael Passarelli
Tona Knetl.................................. John and Gen Botica

5:30 P.M. John Mladinov family.......................... family
Bridget Bakija.................................... Cathy & Andrew
Deceased of Balich & Iozzo fam.......... Sam/Terri Balich
Philip Dimenza.............................. Joe & Lucy Ciaccio

Sunday - Nedjelja, July 21, 2002

7:30 A.M.Marge & John Sobocan........ M/M Matt Pesce
Linda Humbert.................................... husband Robert
Mary Catizone.................................................. family
Al Mucenski........................................................ wife

9:30 A.M. Sr. Irene Jelacic....................... Scali & sons
Sabina Flash......................................... Cathy Grcevic

11:00 A.M. Slavka Mišetić...................... sin Krešo i ob.
Jago Soldo........................................ M/M John Barun
Slavka Kadić................................. Frida i Ivica Penavić
Matija Šušnjara..................................... muž Stipe i ob.
Ruža Alebich.......................... Catherine & Nick Perisin
Iva Šušnjara........................................ sin Anđelko i ob.
Luka i Mara Dugandžić.................................. Zlata i ob.
Tomo Fuček i roditelji...................................... prijatelji
Jago Soldo....................................... Andrija Vasilj i ob.
Anica Lerotić......................................... kći Ivanka i ob.
Oto Krošelj............................................ Lucija Mlinarić

Č I T A Č I - L E C T O R S

Saturday, July 20, 5:30 P.M. Dolores Crane
Sunday, July 21, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, July 21, 9:30 A.M. Giggie Cortese
Nedjelja, 21. srpnja 11 A.M. Perica Dušević i Nediljko Babić.

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI

Saturday, July 20, 5:30 P.M. B. Kenny, V. Kenny and J. Raddatz.
Sunday, July 21, 9:30 A.M. Ciaravino, Lenart and Racinowski.
Nedjelja, 21. srpnja 11:00 A.M. D. Obranović, D. Hrvojević i S. Šušnjara.

WEEKLY MEDITATION

The Gospels are littered with parables. This was Jesus' favorite method of teaching. Among the rabbis at the time of Jesus was an attitude almost of reverence towards the parable. So when Jesus adopted this method of teaching he was following a tradition. Jesus use parables as an effective way of teaching. Those who were open to him received more. Those who had closed their minds against him received less. The fault lay not with Jesus but with the receiver.
A seed is a marvelous thing - it can make barren ground fruitful. But a seed is an extremely weak and vulnerable thing. It depends entirely on the kind of soil in which it is sown. If the soil is lacking, the seed will come to nothing; if the soil is good, it will produce a rich harvest. So it is with a word. A word is a powerful thing. It can comfort, inspire, teach, correct, challenge, change a life... or it can come to nothing. It is completely dependent on the attitude of the one who hears it.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

TODAY: MISSION SUNDAY Every year our parish welcomes a missionary, a priest or a nun. This weekend we welcome... (Daughters of Divine Love Congregation). The sisters are engaged in a variety of apostolates in different parts of the world including: USA, Cuba, Jamaica, Germany, England, Italy, Switzerland, Nigeria Gabon, Cameroon and Kenya. Their apostolate includes working among the very poor of our societies: the rejected, the homeless, challenged children and adults in homes and in the streets....May the Lord bless them in their good work. Our second collection today will be for their missionary work. Thank you for your generosity!

INVITATIONS: Dear parishioners! We have learned that some of you have not received our 90th Anniversary invitation. Please let us know if you would like to receive one. We have extended the July 1st response. Please confirm your attendance as soon as possible.

VELIKA GOSPA PREPARATION MEETING:

• For those of you who are already involved in organizing this event or are interested in helping out, please join us on Wednesday, July 17th at 7:00 P.M. in the Small Hall. If you cannot attend the meeting, but are interested in helping out please call the rectory. Thank you for your time and dedication.
• Although it is usually a workday for many, it is important to remember our tradition of honoring Mary on the day of her Assumption. Please plan to attend and show our unity and devotion as we celebrate mass, participate in the procession, and enjoy the festivities of the day. Invite your friends, neigbors, relatives....You will receive the annual letter regarding the details for this feast sometime in the next few days.

BAPTISM:

- We are happy to welcome today a new member to our parish, John Joseph Zekich. Through baptism he will be received into our Christian community after 9:30 mass. Congratulations to his parents Ken and Jan Zekich and the godparents Gene and Pauline Dengler. May the Lord bless him and keep him.

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.

DECENT DRESS CODE IS REQUIRED in St. Jerome Church. Every parishioner and guest is called to obey it. We also ask our parishioners to notify others who are not properly dressed. Thank you. 

Clothing Drive (St. Vincent de Paul Society) for the poor at St. Barbara Church, July 20th from 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. For additional information call William Web at 312 326 3242.

SISTER WILMA LOUISE KUPINA, ASC passed away in Columbia,PA on July 6th. She was principal at St. Jerome School during the 1980's. May the Lord reward her for her good work for our children. May she rest in peace.

HOLY HOUR Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is held every Thursday from 7 - 9 P.M. in

our church. Everyone is welcome to take advantage of this sacred time of spiritual intimacy with Our Lord. Come, visit Him!

OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY. . . RECALLING OUR PAST
Fr. Steve Raich succedeed Fr. Vitomir and remained as the pastor until 1967. At that time he renovated the rectory according to his simplicity. His successor Fr. Thedore Benkovic known for his good sense of humor and openness was the pastor from 1967-1969. He took good care of the sick and the old in the parish. He and his associate Fr. Dominick Coric worked hard to pay the school loan.