Monday - Ponedjeljak, June 10, 2002

7:30 A.M. Michael Bilandic .................Vernile Morgan
Za zdravlje Ante Zelica ............................brat Ilija i ob.

7:00 P.M. Marge & John Sobocan M/M ............Pesce

Tuesday - Utorak, June 11, 2002

7:30 A.M. Sr. M. Irene Jelacic ..................Katie Ferro
Monica Fletcher M/M ..........................James Gentile
Na nakanu ..........................Ivanka i Domagoj Paraga

7:00 P.M. Sam Scalise Ann Scalise................. family

Wednesday - Srijeda, June 12, 2002

7:30 A.M. Deceased of Hrvol family ..........Mary Hrvol
John Wilson .......Christine Pesce & Margaret Malone

7:00 P.M. Anto Beritic .......................Ljiljanka Beritic
Antoinette Kernan ..............................daughter Cathy
Tonka Scalise ..............................Ann Scalise family

Thursday - Cetvrtak, June 13, 2002

7:30 A.M. Michael Bilandic .................Vernile Morgan
Mila Tomic ......................................Ivan Mišetic i ob.
Mile Kodžoman .............................Debbie Kodžoman
Anda Matas ..................................Debbie Kodžoman
Na odluku .......................................Mato Tomic i ob.

Friday - Petak, June 14, 2002

7:30 A.M. Michael Bilandic .................Vernile Morgan
Mila Tomic ......................................Ivan Mišetic i ob.
Anda Šipic ..........................................Milena Badrov
Jakov Šipic ..........................................Milena Badrov

Saturday - Subota, June 15, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy ...........................Kay Siani
Michael Bilandic .................................Vernile Morgan

5:30 P.M. Ross Cannatello, Sr......................... family
Kathy & John Kirincic ................Jean & John Kirincic
John Mladinov family .......................................family
Earl Esborn ....................................................family
Anthony Sorrentino ..........................Theresa Esborn

Sunday - Nedjelja, June 16, 2002

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert ..................husband Robert
Vicko & Clara Cecich .....................................family
John Peso & Frank Munizzi, Sr..... Frank& Luanne Munizzi
Frances Pintoy M/M ..............................Vito Calace

9:30 A.M. Joseph Bogetich ............................family
Marko & Elsie Cerina .........................daughter Vera
Monica Fletcher ...................Debbie & Phillip Friscia
Eugene, Angeline, John Balzano ........Jeanine & fam.
Joseph Zekich .............................. wife and children
Fred Siani .................................................... family

11:00 A.M. u spomen:

Ivan Badrov ................................. Obitelj Marinko Ilic
Ivan Babic ......................................... Valerija i djeca
Elizabeta Zignic ................................... Ana Margetic
Branko Jurkovic ........................... Obitelj Ivan Mlinaric
Matija Šušnjara ................................. muž Stipe i ob.
Ivan Kosic .................................. John & Marija Kosic
Kata Puljak .................................... Marko Zeba i ob.
Ivan Badrov .................................... Pavo Badrov i ob.
Rose Alebic ................................ Debbie Kodžoman
Ivan Pavic ............................................. Jela Kutleša
Stipe Pervan ................................. Ljuba Pervan i ob.
Ivo Peroš ...................................... Josip i Ana Armic
Mirko i Mara Kosir ............................... Ivo Kosir i ob.

C I T A C I - L E C T O R S

Saturday, June 15, 5:30 P.M. Michael Passarelli
Sunday, June 16, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, June 16, 9:30 A.M. Diane Krolo
Nedjelja, 16. lipnja 11 A.M. Andela Bajic i Davorka Novak

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI

Saturday, June 15, 5:30 P.M. Babich, Sarkauskas, Sarkauskas
Sunday, June 16, 9:30 A.M. Bertucci, Mossman, Racinowski
Nedjelja, 16. lipnja 11:00 A.M. T. Kikaš, S. Šušnjara, A. Kraljevic, M. Jurkovic

WEEKLY MEDITATION

  TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

The call of Matthew to follow Jesus and leave behind his position as a customs post official by the sea of Galilee gives us a deep insight into the ways of God. Matthew was employed by the Romans and earned his living as a tax collector for the government. It was a fast method of making money, but to survive in this job one had to be a despicable person, completely corrupt, and without a shred of human kindness. People treated tax officials with contempt, regarded them as criminals, avoided their company, and refused them entrance to the synagogue. Such a notorious sinner was the least likely person we would have expected Christ to choose as an apostle. It certainly scandalized the Pharisees who, considering themselves the guardians of conventional religion, did not think that they had anything to learn from Jesus. Their closed minds did not appreciate His compassion and mercy as expressed in His association with sinners.

Nevertheless, when Jesus gazed straight into Matthew's eyes, He saw, beneath a corrupt exterior, a potential for goodness and a man who was so unhappy with his old life of shame that he was willing to begin again. Matthew proves what can happen to us once we decide to respond to the call of Christ stirring within our souls. He wasted no time in submitting himself, heart and soul, to God's word.

WEDDING BANNS: Jalen Scardino and Dave Austin (1)

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

ST. ANTHONY NOVENA The annual novena in honor of St. Anthony is being held from June 4 -12. Mass is celebrated each evening during the novena at 7:00 P.M. in our church.

SUNDAY, June 9th, the novena in honor of St. Anthony will be held at 6:00 P.M.

WEDNESDAY: PARISH MEETING A parish meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. in our school hall. The final phase of the restoration of our church will be discussed at this time. We have not yet completed the renovation of the interior of the church. Without your help we cannot finish this task. Your input is very important to us. We ask that all parishioners please attend. Once again, if you have not completed your pledge, we ask that you kindly do so. If you have not yet made a pledge, there is still time to make your contribution.

THURSDAY: FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY The annual celebration of St. Anthony's feast day will be on Thursday, June 13th at 7 P.M. at the Croatian Franciscan Monastery
(4851 S.Drexel Blvd.). Mass will be con-celebrated by several priests, with Fr. Tomislav Puljic as the main celebrant. Novena in honor of St. Anthony is being held each evening from June 4-12 at 7P.M. in the monastery chapel.

H. S. A. NEWS Copies of "A Taste of St. Jerome"
cookbook will be available for sale following the masses on June 8th and 9th. Cost is $10 per book. For further information contact Kathy Sarkauskas at (773) 376 - 0662.

THANK YOU A parishioner has anonymously donated $500 in thanksgiving to St. Joseph for a favor granted. Thank you and God bless you!

MASS FOR DIVORCED CATHOLICS will be held on Sunday, August 4 at 3:00P.M. at Queen of the Rosary Parish, 750 Elk Grove Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Francis Cardinal George will be the celebrant.

PRAYER SERVICE Please join us for a prayer service honoring fathers on Thursday, June 20, at 7:00 P.M. in our church. We are honoring all "fathers" - biological, spiritual, and all father-figures - both living and deceased. This special event is sponsored by the Parish Council.

21st ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITIONS OF OUR LADY OF MEÐUGORJE The priests and parishioners of St. Jerome invite everyone to help honor and celebrate the 21st anniversary of the apparitions Our Lady of Me_ugorje to the six children on Tuesday, June 25th, 2002 at 7:00P.M. Recitation of the Rosary is at 6 :30P.M. Immediately after mass the dynamic Tim Staples, a nationally recognized apologist, author, and radio personality, will dramatically recount with humor and passion, his journey from Protestantism to Catholicism.

90th ANNIVERSARY INVITATIONS have been mailed to all parishioners and friends. Please respond as to whether or not you will be attending. This is indeed a special occasion. Few parishes reach 90 years as successfully and devotedly as ours. We are indebted to all those who came before us and carried on the journey of faith. In the spirit of thanksgiving and rejoicing we invite everyone to join the celebration!

OUR WEB SITE Please check it for all current parish events. If you are going out of town, you can also find a listing of masses anywhere in the U.S.A. by consulting our web site. www.stjeromecroatian.org

OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY. . .RECALLING OUR PAST
Fr. Ferdinand Skoko became our pastor in 1943. He was very active and close to our people. In 1946, under his leadership, the entire debt on the church and rectory was retired. On September 29 of that year, the feast of St. Jerome, a special "burning of the mortgage" ceremony took place. It was attended by 3 former pastors: Fr. Leon Medic, Fr. Venceslav Vukonic, and Fr. Blaz Jerkovic.

APARTMENT FOR RENT:

31st Princeton: 4 room apt., air conditioning / heating. Call 312 842 - 6176 and leave message!

For Rent: 31st Parnell, modern 5rm / 2bdrm apt., 3rd floor. Central air & heat. Very quiet, very clean building. Contact 312 674 - 1348.

28th Princeton (2 apartments) 4rm / 2 bdrm, central heat & air. Laundry facilities. Call 312 842 - 0918

31st Princeton: 4 room apt., air conditioning / heating. Call 312 842 - 6176 and leave message!

Rekli su: Krist moli za nas, moli u nama i mi se molimo njemu. Moli za nas kao svecenik, moli u nama kao naša glava, molimo se njemu kao svome Bogu. ( Augustin)

Thought of the Week
"Exercise daily --- walk with the Lord."