Monday - Ponedjeljak, March 31, 2003

7:30 A.M. Stana Maslać.................. Stojan Maslać
Biserka Marušić...................... Duško Kraljević i ob.
Marijan Lerotić......................... Tomislav Lišnić i ob.
Victor Bublich............................ Stjepan Bašić i ob.
Na nakanu...................................... Josip i Iva Prša

Tuesday - Utorak, April 1, 2003

7:30 A.M. John Kapularić.............. Jerome Popovich
Emma Stefančić......................... Sam & Eva Madia
Ettore Ruffalo.................... Catherine & Nick Perisin
Na nakanu........................................ Anica Ostojić

Wednesday - Srijeda, April 2, 2003

7:30 A.M. Marin Bajama......................... Ana Novak
Za pok. iz ob. Dugandžić............ Jure Dugandžić i ob.
Rosalio Ban....................... Catherine & Nick Perisin
Marija Bajama........................................... daughter
Jack Balich......................................... Julie Paljetak
8:05 A.M.  Ann DeGregorio.... Laura & John Pershegin

Thursday - Četvrtak, April 3, 2003

7:30 A.M. Ivan Badrov.................................... obitelj
Jack Ruggiero............................................... family
Josip Petrović...................................... Ana Braskić
Na nakanu....................................... Obitelj Penavić
Na nakanu................................... Ante Mlinarić i ob.

Friday - Petak, April 4, 2003

7:30 A.M. George Novak........................ Ana Novak
Grace Borovina............................................ family
Deceased of Bozich family............................. Vera
Na čast Majci Božjoj.......................... Nikola Ćosić

Saturday - Subota, April 5, 2003

7:30 A.M. Special Intention.................. Diana Krolo
Maria Jimanez................................ Eva Mossman
Jerry Reeder................................ Robert Humbert
Biserka Marušić............................ Jure Krpan i ob.

5:30 P.M. Tomo Sivrić....................... Obitelj Sivrić
James Gurgone............................. wife & children
Joseph Bozinovich............................. Rose Matas
John Jurasic, Sr. ........................................family
Earl Esborn ...............................................family

Sunday - Nedjelja, April 6, 2003

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert............. husband Robert
Antoinette Bertucci....................... Mary & Debby
Joseph & Mary Popovich......................... Jerome
Edward Ouimet............................ Dennis DiCaro

9:30 A.M. Rita Beilfuss..................... Ed Beilfuss

11:00 A.M. u spomen
Anica i Ivan Mlinarić........................ sin Ante i ob.
Anton Variola........................................... family
Vjeko Gregor................................. Obitelj Žignić
Tomislav Hostićka.................................... obitelj
Ljubica Bašić............................... kći Milica i ob.
Viktor Bublić............................................. kćeri
Za desetotravanjske borce........ Ivica Penavić i ob.

Saturday, April 5, 5:30 P.M. Robert Bazan
Sunday, April 6, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, April 6, 9:30 A.M. Giggie Cortese
Nedjelja, 6. travnja 11:00 A.M. Sanja Budimir i Antonia Jurković

Saturday, April 5, 5:30 P.M. Cannatello, Dengler, Segvich
Sunday, April 6, 9:30 A.M. Bertucci, Maria O., Racinowski
Nedjelja, 6. travnja, 11:00 A.M. K. Zelić, A. Mlinarić, M. Jurković, J. Jureta

WEEKLY MEDITATION

We are now in the middle of Lent with as much time behind us as before us. The beginning and the end are equidistant. Our situation is similar to that of the Israelites. It was the same distance for them to return to Egypt as it was to complete the journey to the Promised Land. Their bitter life in the wilderness had become oppressive. The situation was very grave. God was their only hope and He helped them.
We, too, often find ourselves in situations where, despite all our efforts, no help comes. There are instances when we say, "Now only God can save me!".  The way out of our complicated life situations is often simple and within reach.  We might only need to gain a new perspective. Changing perspectives and examining problems objectively might sometimes be beneficial. That which often times is incomprehensible while we dwell internally on the problem, can suddenly become clear when we look at the problem from other, outside angles.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Wednesday, April 9: Velika Gospa Committee meeting for all who help organize the Velika Gospa feast. (Small Hall, 7p.m.)

• Confessions for school children will be held on Thursday, April 10 at 8:15 a.m.

• Friday, April 11: Please mark your calendars for a beautiful spiritual event. Our guest will be the popular Tatiana, "Tajci", who will hold an evening service of "Lenten Meditations" in our church at 7 p.m. This will be a special evening and a fitting prelude to Holy Week. We especially encourage our young people to attend. Tatiana is well known across America for her public appearances and concerts. Her talents, which she selflessly shares, are truly inspirational. Don't miss this rare opportunity.

• ST. JEROME SPORTS COMMITTEE is sponsoring a Candlelight Bowl at Nap's on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30p.m. Cost: $40.00 per couple (includes 4 games and dinner). Non-bowlers: $10 (with dinner). Raffle: one night stay at Water Tower with $50 restaurant certificate; "split the deck" and more. Payment required with reservation. For more information call Gina at 773/624-4241.

• H.S.A. ANNOUNCEMENT: A Palacinka & Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held on Sunday, April 13. Breakfast will be served from 8:00a.m. until 12:00p.m. Cost: Adults $6.00; Children $3.00. Price includes your choice of either Palacinke (Croatian-style crepes filled with cheese or jelly); bacon or sausage; coffee, juice, or milk OR Pancakes; bacon or sausage; coffee, juice, or milk. Pictures with the Easter Bunny will be taken from 9a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 per pose and includes 1- 5x7, 4- 3x5s, and 8 wallet photos. Raffle tables; Baked Goods for sale.

• H.S.A. $13,000.00 RAFFLE Only 250 tickets sold at $100 each. Prizes: 1st, $10,000; 2nd & 3rd, $1,000; 4th&5th, $500. For tickets call Toni Mitchell (312/842-3180), Debbie Miloslavich (773/576-1976), school office (312/842-7668), or rectory (312/842-1871). Drawing will be held at the Easter Bunny Breakfast on Palm Sunday.

• Croatian Woman, Branch#1 sponsors a humanitarian luncheon each year on Palm Sunday. This year it will be held at the Croatian Cultural Center on April 13 at 1p.m. Proceeds will go to assist a poor family in Croatia with 11 children whose father died suddenly. Cost: Adults $25; Children 6-12 yrs. $10. Tickets are available from society members. For further information call Nevenka Jurkovic at 773/525-1871.

Parish Evening of Reconciliation will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13, at 6 p.m. Seven priests will be available for confession. Make a point of attending this encounter with the Lord of love and forgiveness.

Lecture
Under the sponsorship of the Croatian Cultural Society "Napredak" and St. Jerome Parish, a lecture entitled "Islam, the West, and Violence in History" will be given on Friday, April 4, in our 2nd floor small hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m.. The speaker will be Dr. Ante Cuvalo, professor of history. The lecture and discussion afterward will be in English. Members of our community and their friends are urged to attend this timely presentation.

Holy Thursday Church Visitation A bus will be chartered to transport those who wish to visit churches after Holy Thursday services. More information will follow in the coming weeks. The price will be determined by the number of people on the bus. Anyone interested in participating should call Laura @773.254.0010. As always, everyone is welcome to take part in this traditional spiritual activity.

You will soon receive the parish Easter mailing that will include the schedule for Holy Week services.

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THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
"To live is to suffer; to survive is to find meaning in suffering."