Monday - Ponedjeljak, October 7, 2002

7:30 A.M. Na zahvalu................................ Iva Prša
Samantha Penavić.................... Frida&Ivica Penavić
Edmund Kowalski............................. Donna Kontos
Na nakanu.......................................... Obitelj Žignić

Tuesday - Utorak, October 8, 2002

7:30 A.M. Bruno Roti........................ wife Josephine
Dolores Fritz............................ Jan & Richard Ferro
Phillip DiMenza......................... Mark Sipich Family

Wednesday - Srijeda, October 9, 2002

7:30 A.M. Angelo Madia.................... wife Catherine
8:05 A.M. Tomislav Hostička.......................... obitelj

Thursday - Četvrtak, October 10, 2002

7:30 A.M. John Hrvol................................ Mary Hrvol
Ivo Gregor........................................... obitelj Gregor
Mary Ann Bradarić.............................. Donna Kontos
Louis Grubisic-Cabo...................... John & Gen Botica

Friday - Petak, October 11, 2002

7:30 A.M. Ann Mossman......... Ron & Dorothy Bostrow
Dolores Fritz................................ Jan & Richard Ferro
Na odluku........................................................... Tina

Saturday - Subota, October 12, 2002

7:30 A.M. Angie Pudar................................... children
Fra Ante Grbeš................................... Obitelj Hrvojević

5:30 P.M. John Mladinov family.......................... family
Christ Balich.......................................... Sutera family
Maria Gazzi...................................................... family
Joseph LaScola, Sr. ...........Michael & Joann Passarelli
Kate & John Kirinčić..................... Jean & John Kirinčić
Rose & Pete Previte................................... Katie Ferro
Fra Ante Grbeš......................................... Mary Fratto
Lorraine Pascente................................... Cortez family
Thomas Byrnes..................... Gazzi & Pulciani families

Sunday - Nedjelja, October 13, 2002

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

9:30 A.M. Dec. of Kevo family..................... Diana Krolo
Anthony Bentivegna........................ daughter Rosemary
Dec. of Bozich & Grzetich families........... Joe & Eleanor
Joseph Batina.......................................... Batina family

11:00 A.M. Tomo Fuček i roditelji...................... prijatelji
Tomislav Hostička.............................. sestra Marija i ob.
Jago Soldo....................................... M/M Karlo Karačić
Anica Perić......................................... Marko Perić i ob.
Nikola Perić......................................... Marko Perić i ob.
Josipa Lovrinović............................. Ivo Lovrinović i djeca
Matija Šušnjara....................................... muž Stipe i ob.
Lucija Nikolić............................................. sin Grgo i ob.
Jerina Lišnić.......................................................... muž
Kata i Niko Šesto................................. kći Anica Badrov
Vjeko Gregor................................. Zvonko i Marija Banić
Ana Bilandžić......................................... Ivo Ćubelić i ob.
Josip i Lovrika Lovrenčić....................... kći Marija Galović

Č I T A Č I - L E C T O R S

Saturday, October 12, 5:30 P.M. Frank DiLoreto
Sunday, October 13, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday October 13, 9:30 A.M. Diana Krolo
Nedjelja, 13. listopada, 11:00 A.M. Danijela Šumera i Mario Pehar

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI

Saturday, October 12, 5:30 P.M. Babich, B. Kenny, Segvich
Sunday, October 13, 9:30 A.M. Bertucci, Huels, Racinowski
Nedjelja, 13. listopada 11:00 A.M. A. Mlinarić, M. Jurković, K. Zelić, N. Babić

Wedding Banns:
Rheanna Casica - John Serritella (2)

ANNIVERSARY MEDITATION

Dear Parishioners,
Today we celebrate the 90th anniversary of our parish's journey of faith - a journey that has been marked by many lives, that has summoned many people, and that has rendered this sacred ground forever holy. So many encounters! So many sacraments! So many celebrations! For almost an entire century we have journeyed together in hope. It is here, precisely here, that we find a dwelling place for our souls.
The early days of our parish were modest, like the gospel story about the mustard seed. Following Christ, we have come a long way. In the course of many decades our Church has become a well-known meeting place.
St. Jerome Parish occupies a proud place on the map of our city and in the annals of our archdiocese. We are here today to give thanks to Our Lord for these precious 90 years. He is the source of our strength. To him belongs the gratitude we feel.
In the past 90 years, 48 priests have served our parish, 6300 children were baptized, 2100 couples were married, and 3600 people were buried. All of the Archbishops of Chicago celebrated masses here, as did many of the Croatian Bishops. Our church has occupied its current location for 80 of our parish's 90 years. It has been renovated several times, and the most recent restoration is nearly complete.
St. Jerome School has been in existence for 80 years. It has given to our city and the world much knowledge, sacred values, and lasting principles. For nearly 30 years Cardinal Stepinac Croatian School has been educating our children in Croatian heritage and culture.
Here at St. Jerome's we gather with friends, and here we always seek to renew memories that touch our souls. Here many societies, clubs, and organizations have found their true homes.
Yes, throughout this long 90-year journey, with pride and humility we say, Lord, thank You for your grace, thank You for your proven love, thank You for protecting us, uniting us, and encouraging us. May our journey here continue and go forward with You and because of You!
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  Buses will leave from in front of the church at 4:30 P.M. and depart from the hotel at 10 P.M. , 11 P.M., and Midnight. Valet parking at a cost of $15.00 is available for those who are traveling by car.We recommend that you "car pool".
• 90th Anniversary Program (Click here for Program)
  We are pleased to announce that the Knights of Columbus will serve as an honor guard at the solemn high mass.
• Our special guests include former Chicago Bears player Chris Zorich, Commissioner John Daley, Alderman James Balcer, Dalibor Bagaric of the Chicago Bulls, and Croatian Consul Lovorka Ostrunic
• Banquet Program, Cocktails from 5-6 P.M., Dinner at 6 P.M., Short Program at 7:15P.M., Music and Dancing until Midnight Bar will be open from 5-6 P.M. and from 8:15 till 11:30 P.M.
• Entertainment: Croatian Tambura; "Mario & David"; "The Business", a 14 piece orchestra
• TWO SPECIAL GIFTS for our anniversary year are on display in the church: an official apostolic blessing of Pope John Paul II, and a copy of a unique picture of St. Jerome by the artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), given to our parish by Sacred Heart Parish.

90TH ANNIVERSARY PILGRIMAGE Saturday, October 19th, is the date for our parish pilgrimage to Holy Hill, Wisconsin. We will depart by bus about 8 A.M. and return about 5P.M. Please call the rectory to reserve a place on the bus.

90th ANNIVERSARY RETREAT A parish retreat is being planned for November 8th and 9th. We expect to have a special guest priest conduct this seminar. The retreat will be for parishioners only. More information will be forthcoming.

OCTOBER MASS ATTENDANCE COUNT For the 4 weekends in October every parish is required to take a count of the number of people attending masses. This is an important source of information for planning and decision-making. We appreciate your cooperation in taking this count.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The St. Jerome Sports Committee is trying to put together Varsity (7th and 8th Gr.) and Junior Varsity (5th and 6th Gr.) teams. We have a coach for Varsity, but are in need of an assistant coach for Varsity, and a coach and assistant coach for Junior Varsity. Volleyball games are played only once a week. The head coach must be at least 18 years old, male or female. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Eva at 312 /842 - 5485. If you have any question please call. Thank you.

"CROATIAN WOMAN" SOCIETY is sponsoring its annual fashion show on Sunday, October 20, at the Royalty West located at 8675 S. Archer Ave. in Willow Springs. Doors open at 12:30 P.M. Tickets are $35 per person. For tickets and information call Kata Mulac (773/955-3965) or Nevenka Jurkovic (773/525-8571).

AMERICAN COLLEGE IN DUBROVNIK On Monday, October 7, Mr. Don Hudspeth, president of the American College of Management and Technology in Dubrovnik, Croatia, will address all those interested in information about this institution at 7:30 P.M. in the small hall.

THANK YOU! Thank you to our Bishop, our Provincial, our Custos, and to our brother priests and sisters for their presence here today. We extend our sincere gratitude to all of you who have come to our celebration, and to all those who worked so hard and helped organize this historic event.
May the good Lord protect you, all those entrusted to you, and all those who will be sent into your lives.

90TH ANNIVERSARY... RECALLING OUR PAST
In August of 2001, Fr. Jozo Grubisic departed St. Jerome's to become the pastor of St. Leopold Mandic Parish in Canada, and Fr. Joe Grbes took over as pastor. Fr. Tomislav Puljic arrived from Queen of Peace Parish in Norval, Canada to serve as assistant pastor.

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