Monday - Ponedjeljak, March 10, 2003

7:30 A.M. Lenny Bajić............ Tomislav Lišnić i ob.
Lorenza Dalio.................. Catherine & Nick Perisin
Louis Contino.................. Catherine & Nick Perisin
Marijan Loretić........................... Jakov Bilonić i ob.

Tuesday - Utorak, March 11, 2003

7:30 A.M. Ivan Zubac................... Sanja Buntić i ob.
Ljubica Jerčić......................... Valerija Babić i djeca
Darko Dušević........................... Perica Dušević i ob.
Eleanor Daley..................................... Mark Gusich

Wednesday - Srijeda, March 12, 2003

7:30 A.M. Milka Kotarac.................. Kotarac family
Biserka Marušić............................ Dinko Jović i ob.
Marge & John Sobocan................. M/M Matt Pesce
Mildred Caffino................................. Emily Dengler

Thursday - Četvrtak, March 13, 2003

7:30 A.M. Ana Šestan................................. obitelj
Maria Jimanez....................... Linda Bologna Rubio
Mark Bozich.......................................... wife Vera
Eleanor Daley................................... Mark Gusich

Friday - Petak, March 14, 2003

7:30 A.M. Mary Senece..................... Ann Contino
Grgo Nikolić.............................. Obitelj Ive Ćubelić
Joseph Bozinovich........................ M/M Ed Sexton

Saturday - Subota, March 15, 2003

7:30 A.M. James Roti............................... Marion
Biserka Marušić....................... Karlo Karačić i ob.
Victor Bublich............................... Luka Bajić i ob.
Lorenza Dalio................ Charles & Patricia Marino

5:30 P.M. Frank Fratto............................... family
John Mladinov family.................................. family
Kate & John Kirinčić............. Jean & John Kirinčić
Ruža Sivrić...................................... Obitelj Sivrić


Sunday - Nedjelja, March 16, 2003

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert............. husband Robert
Kata Botica............................ John & Gen Botica
Antoinette Bertucci......................... Mary & Deby
Joseph & Mary Popovich.......................... Jerome
Frances Galina ( for health)........... Robert Humbert

9:30 A.M.
Deceased members of Bakovich family........ Vivian
Edward & Dorothy Rogosich....................... family
Sam Contino................................................ wife

11:00 A.M. u spomen
Anđela Kadić.................................. Ivica Penavić
Pero Kosir...................................... Ivo Kosir i ob.
Vjeko Gregor................................ Dujo Šušnjara
Perica Križan................................ Obitelj Jakelja
Za pok. iz obitelji Steve -a i Mare Špehar.............
                                     ........ Steve i Mara Špehar
George Paljetak.............................. Julie Paljetak
Mile Erceg/Branko Jurković................. Pero Erceg

Saturday, March 15, 5:30 P.M. Frank DiLoreto
Sunday, March 16, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, March 16, 9:30 A.M. Diane Krolo
Nedjelja, 16. ožujka 11:00 A.M. Marija Belan i Zvonimir Kosir

Saturday, March 15, 5:30 P.M. Huels, Amanda S., Rebeca S.
Sunday, March 16, 9:30 A.M. Maria O., Sanchez, Racinowski
Nedjelja, 16. ožujka 11:00 A.M. J. Jureta, A. Kraljević, D. Bajić, T. Kikaš
Friday, March 21, Stations of Cross 7:00 P.M. Atteo, Lenart, Sanchez

WEEKLY MEDITATION

The account of Jesus' temptations in the desert come at the beginning of Lent. It is a message, a warning, and an inspiration. Lent, as a time of penance and sacrifice, calls us to a new life. The Gospel deals in a personal way with 2 categories of believers. First with those who after Baptism sin again (that means all of us). This is their opportunity to turn toward a new life. It concerns all who have chosen Christianity, including adult catechumens who by the decision of the Church and their personal commitment will, on Easter, receive the sacrament of Christian initiation. The Gospel warns all of us that this is the time of real struggle for the Kingdom of God, and it is not surprising if the devil vigorously attacks those who resist him and want to renounce him and his enticements. This week let us pray and implore the help of the Lord to grant us the strength of faith needed to turn from our sins and follow in His footsteps. Jesus has triumphed. The devil has been overcome. The angels come before Jesus to serve Him. We believe that He will send His angels to serve us, to guide us, and to help us in our daily temptations.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CONFIRMATION - Today at the 9 A.M. Mass we celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation. We wish all of those receiving the sacrament the delight of living the gifts of the Holy Spirit and being joyous Christians. We are grateful to our dear friend Bishop John Gorman for conferring this sacrament here at St. Jerome's.

THE SEASON OF LENT has begun. We are called to live a life of self?denial and penance. Fasting is required every Friday during Lent, and we recommend that a fast be also observed on Wednesdays. This Lent, deny yourself something for the good of someone else. We will have Stations of the Cross in English each Friday at 7 P.M. and in Croatian each Sunday at 10:30 A.M.

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!   (Click Here!)

CROATIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIATION will host a banquet on March 15 at 7 P.M. at the Croatian Cultural Center. The main guest will be Mr. Dragan Covic, a member of the chairmanship of Bosna/Hercegovina.

UPCOMING EVENTS 

• St. Joseph's table: March 22 from 12 - 4 P.M. in St. Jerome's Hall -Marian Society luncheon March 23 in our hall. All proceeds will go toward the mosaics for the front of church. 
• Please mark your calendars for Friday, April 11:
  Our guest will be the popular Tatjana, "Tajci", who will hold a service of "Lenten Meditations" in our church. This will be a beautiful spiritual event.
• On Palm Sunday, our school will host its annual palacinka breakfast and the H.S.A. $13,000.00 Raffle Drawing. Only 250 tickets will be sold at $100 each. 1st Prize:$10,000;2nd&3rdPrizes:$1,000;4th&5th Prizes:$500. For tickets contact Toni Mitchell (312/842-3160), Debbie Miloslavich (773/576-1976), the school office (312/842-7668), or the rectory (312/842-1871).

ART EXHIBIT Last weekend we had a very successful exhibit of the work of our artists Penavic and Kuhtic. Thank you to all who visited this display. Our parishioners, particularly our youth, are encouraged to participate in more of these events. Our 2nd floor small hall is the ideal place for such cultural activities, especially exhibits.

GROWING IN FAITH In today's parish bulletin you will find a special publication devoted to spiritual growth for Lent. Each month we will feature this special page. (Click here!)

PARISH LECTURE entitled "Drug Addiction - Sin or Sickness?" will be given by Dr. Marin Veldic (University of Illinois) on March 27 in the 2nd floor Small Hall at 7:30 P.M. He will discuss the spread of drug addiction in Croatia and among the diaspora. Following this brief introductory talk, there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.

PRAYERS FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Please let us know of any 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. Praying for each other, especially for those who are ill, is a work of mercy.

SECOND COLLECTION for the Annual Catholic Appeal will be taken on the weekend of March 16.

ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP H.S. The following graduates of our school have made the 1st semester honor roll: Christie Bertucci, Karen Fratto, Danielle Wagner. Congratulations!

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.

CHURCH RESTORATION The final phase of restoring our church will begin on Monday, March 11. A communion rail, 2 pulpits, and a baptismal font will be installed. This work will take about 2 weeks.

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
"No matter what a person's past has been, his future is spotless."