Monday - Ponedjeljak, May 27, 2002

7:30 A.M. Margaret Marcello........................................... family
Mary Mandić...................................................... Mandić family

Tuesday - Utorak, May 28, 2002

7:30 A.M. Marija Mrzljak....................................... Katica Kosić
Kata Goreta................................................ Obitelj Ante Goreta
John & Eva Radman........................................... Millie Radman

Wednesday - Srijeda, May 29, 2002

7:30 A.M. Eva Radman................................. Domenica Surdich
Marija Mrzljak...................................................... Katica Kosić
Mike Tiardovich................................................. John Tiardovich
Na odluku................................................. Vesna i Ljubo Kristo

Thursday - Četvrtak, May 30, 2002

7:30 A.M. John Bakovich................................................. family
Josip Goreta....................................................... Obitelj Goreta

Friday - Petak, May 31, 2002

7:30 A.M. John Bakovich................................................. family
Marko Goreta.............................................. Obitelj Ante Goreta

Saturday - Subota, June 1, 2002

7:30 A.M. Ann Condic LaScola........................... Evelyn Condic
Ivan Pervan..................................... Blago i Ivanka Planinić i ob.

5:30 P.M. Frank Passarelli.......................... Dorothy Frankovich
Anne LaScola................................. Michael & Joann Passarelli
Josephine Mancari............................. Cathy & Andrew Grcevich

Sunday - Nedjelja, June 2, 2002

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert................................... husband Robert
Al Mucenski................................................. M/M Ed Mucenski
Michael Bilandić................................ Patricia & Andry Sperando
Donna Freeman.............................................. Kodzoman family
9:30 A.M. Anna Siriscevich.............................................. sister
John & Rose Parilli......................................................daughter
Harry & Carrie Lucarelli..................................................... Vera
Eugene, Angeline & John Balzano........................ Jeanne & fam.

11:00 A.M. u spomen:

Ivan Badrov.................................................... Obitelj Luka Bajić
Glen Miller..................................................... Petar Komar i ob.
Tomislav Hostićka......................................................... Obitelj                                       Branko Jurković............................................ Dane Jurković i ob.
Matija Šušnjara.................................................. muž Stipe i ob.
Šime Baricevic................................................. sestra Ana Jović
Franjo Dodig............................................. Nevenka Jurković i ob.
Rose Alebich........................................................ Julie Paljetak
Bože - Nikola i Jerka Rogić.................................. sin Ljubo i ob.
Mila Tomić................................................... Stipe Šušnjara i ob.
Ruža Zeba........................................................ Marko Zeba i ob.
Joso i Pavo Žgela..................................................... Mara Žgela
Za pok. iz obitelji Krpan...................................... Jure Krpan i ob.

L E C T O R S

Saturday, June 1, 5:30 P.M. Joseph Magyar
Sunday, June 2, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, June 2, 9:30 A.M. Giggie Cortese
Nedjelja, 2. lipnja 11 A.M. Antonia Tomić i Nataša Džebro

ALTAR SERVERS 

Saturday, June 1, 5:30 P.M. Dengler, B. Kenny, V. Kenny
Sunday, June 2, 7:30 A.M. Bertucci, Mossman
Sunday, June 2, 9:30 A.M. Atteo, Lenart, Sanchez
Nedjelja, 2. lipnja 11:00 A.M. J. Jureta, A. Babić, K. Zelić, A. Bušljeta

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Trinity Thought Experiment No one except God can understand how there are three distinct persons in one God. We can, however, understand why it is important to us. Here is a theological thought experiment, or analogy, to explain the meaning of the Holy Trinity. Imagine a fan with three blades. On each of the blades, picture signs labeled "Father", "Son", and "Spirit." Suppose that the "Father" blade is on top. It represents the one life of God. The Father knows about the Son and loves him, so he gives his entire life to his Son. He does not divide his life, he gives it all. Imagine the "Son" blade turning to the top. When the life is not in the Father and not yet in the Son, it has to be somewhere. It is in the Holy Spirit. (Remember that this is only an illustration of something far more complicated.) So the "Spirit" blade comes to the top of the fan. Now how can the one life of God be in all three persons at the same time? Imagine turning on the fan. The blades spin so fast that it is impossible to see which is on top. You might say, from this example, that God is a dynamo of love, constantly sharing one life. If the Father can give his life to two other persons, why not four or ten or a billion? If the Father wants to do this, he can. The message of the Trinity is that he wants to do it. The Father wants to include you.

PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDDING BANNS: Tina Ranogajec i Jerry Kussy (2)

MONDAY: MEMORIAL DAY MASS On Monday, May 27th, you are invited to a special Field Mass Program at one of the cemeteries listed below. Programs are scheduled for 10:00 A.M. in most cemeteries, with the Mass beginning at 10:30 A.M.: Holy Sepulchre, Mount Olivet, Mount Carmel, Queen of Heaven, Resurrection, St. Casimir, St. Boniface, St. Mary, St. Michael.

WEDNESDAY: Movie Series continues this evening at 7P.M. in the small hall with the showing of the biblical film Samson. Come one and all. Bring the family!

NEXT SUNDAY: SPECIAL GUEST On Sunday, June 2, we will be visited by a special guest, Dr. Drago Stambuk, the first official representative of the Republic of Croatia in Great Britain, and Croatian Ambassador to India and Egypt. He is also a medical doctor, well-known Croatian poet, and intellectual who hails from the island of Brac. Dr. Stambuk is currently at the Center for International Relations at Harvard University. The theme of his presentation will be "Vision for Croatia", in which he will address the policies and principles of Croatian politics, both national and foreign.

MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES During our 90th anniversary year we wish to acknowledge all of the couples in our parish who are celebrating special anniversaries (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, etc.). Please reserve Sunday, August 25 for a special mass at 9:30 A.M. where, together, all special anniversary couples will renew their marriage vows. Please call the rectory if you plan to attend.

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.

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.

OLD PHOTOS In preparation for our 90th Anniversary celebration, we are asking everyone who has old photos of parish events to bring them to the rectory. Please check to see if you or any of your family members have any that we could use.

90th ANNIVERSARY INVITATIONS - During this week you will be receiving invitations to our anniversary celebration. 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!

SACRED SPACE Our church is our sacred space. It is a holy place; therefore, we must respect it as such. This means that we need to keep it clean. Please refrain from chewing gum in church, and be careful not to leave any papers, wrappers ,etc. Also, please turn off your cell phones.

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

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION On Sunday, June 2, at 10:30 A.M. we will carry the Eucharistic Body of Christ in procession through our local area. We invite everyone to participate in this solemn procession. Please join us.

ST. ANTHONY NOVENA The annual novena in honor of St. Anthony will begin on June 4. Mass will be celebrated each evening during the novena at 7P.M. in our church. Everyone is invited to attend this special devotion.

OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY. . .RECALLING OUR PAST
On June 28, 1935 the first Croatian Catholic Day was observed. It was organized by 3 Croatian parishes: St. Jerome, Holy Trinity, and Sacred Heart, and celebrated at 87th and Western.

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Thought of the Week
"Forgiveness is the ultimate preventative medicine, as well as the greatest healer."