Monday - Ponedjeljak, March 3, 2003

7:30 A.M. Ivan Badrov........................ obitelj
Grgo Nikolić.................... Slavko Granić i ob.
Na nakanu.................................. Viki Ivezić

Tuesday - Utorak, March 4, 2003

7:30 A.M. Nikola Perić.............. Mile Rak i ob.
Biserka Marušić............... Anton Hostička i ob.
Stipe Maroš........................... Stipe Tokić i ob.
Na nakanu......................... Milijana Vlastelica

Ash Wednesday - Srijeda, March 5, 2003

7:30 A.M. Robert Jurlina........... family & friends
Ana Šestan.......................................... obitelj
Dec. mem. of Roti family....................... Marion
11:00 A.M. Poces family............... Toni Alfirević
7:00 P.M. Na nakanu............... Ivanka Šušnjara
Na nakanu.............................................. N. N.

Thursday - Četvrtak, March 6, 2003

7:30 A.M. Na odluku................. Ivan Maroš i ob.
Michael LoCoco............... Linda Bologna Rubio
Dr. Ruby & William Jakopich............ Rak family

Friday - Petak, March 7, 2003

7:30 A.M. Vanja Medaković.......... obitelj Paraga
Biserka Marušić...................... Zoran Ivezić i ob.
Carmen,Carmella,Tommy LaPapa........ daughter
Joseph Bozinovich........... M/M William Martinov

Saturday - Subota, March 8, 2003

7:30 A.M. Rose Joyce..................... Mary Vujić
Za sve pokojne.......................... Ivan Maroš i ob.
Za duše u čistilištu..................... Obitelj Karačić

5:30 P.M. Kate Kirinčić...... Jean & John Kirinčić
Ivan Babić................................. Valerija i djeca
Ida Dermody.......................... Anthony Marzallo
Ross Cannatello..................................... family
Mate Sivrić................................... Obitelj Sivrić


Sunday - Nedjelja, March 9, 2003

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert........... husband Robert
Deceased of Kraslen family................... brothers

9:00 A.M.  Confirmation

11:00 A.M. u spomen
Marko Karačić i ostali pokojni......... Obitelj Karačić
Ljubo i Bara Kralj...................... Ljubica Belan i ob.
Vjeko Gregor.................................... Lenka Stulić
Za pok. iz obitelji Badrov............. Pavo Badrov i ob.
Anto Tomić........................................ Ivica Golub

Saturday, March 8, 5:30 P.M. Dolores Crane
Sunday, March 9, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, March 9, 9:00 A.M. Diane Krolo
Nedjelja, 9. ožujka 11:00 A.M. Ivanka Paraga i Anita Kosir

Saturday, March 8, 5:30 P.M. Dengler, B. Kenny, V. Kenny
Sunday, March 9, 9:00 A.M. Atteo, Babich, Segvich, Maria O., J. Raddatz
Nedjelja, 9. ožujka 11:00 A.M. K. Zelić, A. Mlinarić, M. Jurković, K. Jurković
Friday, March 14, Stations of Cross, 7:00 P.M. Maria O, Marlene O, Dengler

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Christianity was founded upon the Good News, the Gospel. That Good News is a continual challenge to all of Christ's followers. They are the ones who must be the bearers of this joy, but that task isn't always easy. Our daily lives are interwoven with positive and negative experiences, the drama of both happiness and tragedy. Amidst the blows of life, it isn't easy to preserve this joy. At times we are assaulted by life's difficulties and often succumb to them to the point of pessimism. Under those circumstances we aren't able to proclaim the Good News.
Jesus came so that we would have joy and that our joy would be complete. His words are not empty. He, too, experienced difficult moments. He knew what it was like to shed tears for Jerusalem, for His dead friend Lazarus, and for His own suffering and agony. Yet, He also knew what it meant to feel joy. He felt such deep joy when a young man approached Him, asking how to gain everlasting life. He also felt joy in the knowledge that His Heavenly Father hid the mystery of His kingdom from the wise and intellectual, yet made it known to children.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

ART EXHIBIT IN OUR PARISH The work of two artists from our community, Francis Penavic and John Kuhtic, is on display on the second floor of the Small Hall. Everyone is invited to view these beautiful pieces. The exhibit will close at 2 P.M. on Sunday, March 2.

THE LENTEN SEASON begins this Wednesday, ASH WEDNESDAY, with fasting and abstinence required of all Catholics between the ages of 14 and 60. This is a special time of personal reflection, spirituality, and sacrifice. Today, in our church, you can obtain Lenten Offering Folders to use each day as you make a small sacrifice on behalf of the needy. At the end of Lent, the money you place in the folder should be given to whatever people, our church charity, or needy cause you would like to help. The goal is to do good by sacrificing for others. Masses for Ash Wednesday will be at 7:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M., and 7:00P.M.
Stations of the Cross in English will be held every Friday and 7 P.M., and in Croatian every Sunday at 10:30 A.M.

RECONCILIATION Confessions are heard every Sunday a half hour before masses. Parish Reconciliation Evening will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13, at 6 P.M.

GENEROUS HELP RECEIVED A few weeks ago in our bulletin we announced that help was needed for Stjepan, a toddler who is very ill. Through the kindness of our parishioners, we were able to send $2500.00 to help Stjepan receive the care he so direly needs. To all who responded to this appeal, we extend a big thank you!

ANNOUNCEMENT This Monday, March 3, there will be a very important Parish Council meeting in the Small Hall at 7 P.M. All members are expected to attend.

SPECIAL MENTION In today's bulletin you will find a lengthy letter from the pastor, Fr. Joe, expressing his thoughts concerning the life and activities of our parish. Please take the time to read this reflection and let us know your thoughts. Thank you!

NEWLY BAPTIZED Today, through the sacrament of Baptism, we welcome into our parish community Emma Rebecca Monroy, daughter of Hugo Monroy and Megan (Haggerty), whose godparents are Michael and Kara Gracella. Congratulations and God bless you!

THE SICK OF OUR COMMUNITY Please let us know about our parishioners who are ill. 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: Rocky and Mary Iacullo, Dan Bujas, Stana Delich, Connie Fratto, Kate Gusich, Mary Horvat, Evelyn Miloslavich, Anika Popov, Mile Rak, Ante Zelic, Rocky and Mary Iacullo, Kariane Siriscevich.

UPCOMING SPECIAL DAYS AND EVENTS
Tuesday, March 4: 9A.M. Practice and Reconciliation for the school children who will be confirmed
Tuesday, March 4: 7P.M. Practice for all confirmandi, their parents, and sponsors. Reconciliation afterward.
Thursday, March 6: 7 P.M. - 8 P.M. St. Jerome School Open House
Sunday, March 9: Confirmation at 9 A.M. Mass

H.S.A. $13,000 RAFFLE! Only 250 tickets available! 1st Prize: $10.000; 2nd & 3rd Prizes: $1,000; 4th & 5th Prizes: $500. Drawing 4-13-03 at 12:30P.M. For tickets contact Toni Mitchell (312 842 - 3160), Debbie Miloslavich (773 576 - 1976), school office (312 842 - 7668), or rectory ( 312 842 - 1871).

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.

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

Thought of the Week
"When you no longer burn with love, others around you will die of the cold."