7:30 A.M. Fr. Marko Kozina.................................. Obitelj Bešlić

Anthony Pesha.................................... Catherine & Nick Perisin

Daniel Sabbia, Sr. ................................Catherine & Nick Perisin

Salvatore Baldi .....................................Catherine & Nick Perisin

7:30 A.M. Gigi Roti........................................................ Marian

Connie Donean..................................... Jenifer & Vlado Kraljević

Jay DiGiacomo.................................... Catherine & Nick Perisin

Fr. Marko Kozina............................................. Marasovich girls

7:30 A.M. Victor Bublić............................................ Blaž Soldo

Ann DeGregorio........................................... M/M Leroy Crisanti

Thomas Pell........................................ Catherine & Nick Perisin

Phyllis Contino.............................................................. mother

7:30 A.M. Jure Bon................................. Antonio & Marija Djaci

Zorka Peso Rapaich................................. Louis & Mary Scalise

Pero Crnogorac................................... Jennifer & Vlado Kraljević

Nediljka Lišnić................................................. Milka Lišnić i ob.

7:30 A.M. Frank DeGregorio, Jr. .............................Mom & Dad

Zvonko Rogić........................................... Jadre i Kristina Rogić

Mate Bajić.......................................... Nick & Catherine Perisin

Pero Crnogorac.................................. Jennifer & Vlado Kraljević

Božica Mikulić.............................................. Ljubica Rogić i ob.

7:30 A.M. Zvonko Banić.............................. Augustin Rodić i ob.

Zvonko Rogić........................................... Jadre i Kristina Rogić

Frank Iozzo......................................... Catherine & Nick Perisin

5:30 P.M. Fr. Ante Grbeš........................................ Mary Fratto

Mate, Neda, Charlie Biočić................................... Mary Wagner

Previte family...................................................... Kay Swanson

John Budich...................................................................... wife

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert.................................. husband Robert

Marge & John Sobocan................................... M/M Matt Pesce

9:30 A.M. Marija Bajama........................................ Anna Novak

Dec.of Dragozetich Fam. .........................Josephine Dragozetich

Sam & Ann DeGregorio................................................... family

11:00 A.M. 

Samantha Penavić............................................ Obitelj Penavić

Joza i Petar Zelić............................................... Ante Zelić i ob.

Tuna i Andrija Štrbić.................................... Vesna Mlinarić i ob.

Grgo Nikolić.................................................................. obitelj

Duje Maroš......................................................... Danica Maroš

Zvonko Banić........................................................ Marija Banić

Saturday, October 25, 5:30 P.M. Robert Bazan

Sunday, October 26, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce

Sunday, October 26, 9:30 A.M. Diane Krolo

Nedjelja, 26. listopada 11:00 A.M. Nediljko Babić i Mate Žaper

Saturday, October 25, 5:30 P.M. Guzman, Lopez, Sabbia

Sunday, October 26, 9:30 A.M. Atteo, Bertucci, Mossman

Nedjelja, 26. listopada, 11:00 A.M. T. Kikaš, K. Jurković, J. Kosir

Mario Pehar – Ankica Sivrić (3)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Society can never get away from the problems posed by status and rank. It was no different in the time of Jesus. The old controversy about who was the greatest surfaces among the apostles. This time James and John are requesting favored treatment from Jesus.
The truth is that we serve God best by helping one another. We must not lose sight of the importance of service and availability to others, especially those in need. When Christ warned his disciples not to set up worldly power-structures within the Christian community, he was very much aware of our human failings. We are all inclined to be selfish and to live for ourselves without showing much concern for others. The attitude of "What's in it for me?" runs deep in all our hearts. The standard of greatness in his kingdom is the standard of the cross. That's why we must never lose sight of the character of service."

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A Celebration of John Paul's 25th Anniversary as Pope

Karol Joseph Wojtyla was born in Wadowice, Poland on May 18, 1920, to an administrative officer in the Polish army and a former schoolteacher. During the Nazi occupation Karol clandestinely pursued both his studies and his acting while working as a stonecutter to support himself and to hold the work permit he needed to avoid deportation or imprisonment. While convalescing from an accident, Karol considered a religious vocation, and by 1942 he was studying for the priesthood. Karol Wojtyla was ordained a priest on November 1, 1946. In 1958 Father Wojtyla was named auxiliary bishop of Krakow and four years later he assumed leadership of the diocese with the title of vicar capitular. He was a visible leader, often taking a public stand against communism and government officials .In 1967 Pope Paul VI elevated him to the rank of Cardinal. On October 16, 1978, at age 58, he was elected to succeed Pope John Paul I. He was the first Polish pope and also the first non-Italian pope since Pope Adrian VI in 1522. The new pope continued his travels and in 1981 visited the United States. That same year Pope John Paul II suffered severe wounds when he was shot as he entered St. Peter's Square to address a general audience. The pope spent two and half months hospitalized but he fully recovered from his wounds. Two days after Christmas in 1983, Pope John Paul went to the prison and met with his would-be assassin. Since the start of his Pontificate on October 16, 1978, Pope John Paul II has completed 102 pastoral visits outside of Italy and 142 within Italy. John Paul II has canonized more than 470 people and beatified more than 1,300.  Today, October 19, the Pope is celebrating a special mass with the cardinals in thanksgiving to God. At this mass he will proclaim Mother Theresa a saint.

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Beatification of Mother Theresa

Mother Teresa, whose original name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu, was born on August 27, 1910 in what is now Skopje, Macedonia. For her work with the poor around the world she received the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize. In 1928 she joined a religious order and took the name Teresa. The order immediately sent her to India. A few years later, she began teaching in Calcutta, and in 1948 the Catholic Church granted her permission to leave her convent and work among the city's poor people. She became an Indian citizen that same year. In 1950, she founded a religious order in Calcutta called the Missionaries of Charity. The order provides food for the needy and operates hospitals, schools, orphanages, youth centers, and shelters for lepers and the dying poor. It now has branches in 50 Indian cities and 30 other countries. In addition to the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa has received other awards for her work with the needy. These awards include the 1971 Pope John XXIII Peace Prize and India's Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding in 1972. Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997. She is sorely missed. Today, Sunday, October 19, 2003, Pope John Paul II will canonize Mother Theresa.

NEWLY BAPTIZED We welcome into our parish family the following children:
Jamie Marie Suppa, daughter of Mark and Leeann Suppa, whose godparents are Steve Pendola and Yvette Lucente.
Alden Joseph Domingo, son of Gilbert and Sunnie Domingo, whose godparents are John and Christina Sorentino.
Luka Anthony DiFilippo (baptized on July 26), son of Anthony and Lyn DiFilippo, whose godparents are Martin Miloslavich and Vicki DiFilippo. Congratulations and God bless you!

OUR DECEASED - Mary Rose O'Shea (76) died on Oct. 14 and was buried from our church on Friday. We extend our sympathy to her husband William, children William and Rosemary, relatives, and friends.

PARISH PHOTO ALBUM Have you scheduled an appointment to be photographed? Will our historic parish album include you or not? Pictures will be taken again all this week!

CROATIAN WOMEN organization will hold its annual Fashion Show at the Croatian Cultural Center on Sunday, October 26, beginning at 1 p.m. There will be bus service to the fashion show. The cost will be $3 - $5 per person roundtrip, and the bus will leave from St. Jerome Church at 12:00 sharp. Those interested, please contact Giggie 312/791 - 0356 or Mary Scalise 312/842 - 8446.

SECOND COLLECTION will be taken this weekend for the support of Catholic missions throughout the world.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS - Dear Parishioners, Catholics of the Archdiocese of Chicago worship using the Roman rite and the Roman Missal. Some slight revisions have recently been made regarding how we are to celebrate the sacraments. This revision necessitates a few changes in the way we worship together. These changes will be explained in the next few weeks and will come into effect on the first Sunday of Advent, November 30, 2003. Please make it a point to read about these changes (see insert of Cardinal George's letter) so that we may worship with responses and actions that show a renewed reverence toward our sacraments and the celebration of holy mass. If you have any questions or would like further explanation, please contact us at the rectory. Thank you!

ST. JEROME SCHOOL BENEFIT GALA Save the date and don't be late for Saturday, November 8th, at 6 p.m. in the St. Jerome School hall. This very exciting evening promises to be spectacular! It will feature St. Jerome's first ever auction. There will be a delicious dinner served banquet style, a cash bar, and live entertainment, as well as dancing after dinner.
This adult affair will be a night to remember. Everyone is welcome - alumni, parents of school children, friends, and extended family of St. Jerome Parish, along with our neighborhood community. Tickets are limited. For more information check our web site at [email protected]. or call Laura at 773 254 / 0010.

CLUB SINJ is sponsoring its annual banquet and dance on Saturday, November 1, at the Lexington House (7717 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills) beginning with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. The well known singer from Croatia, Dražen Žanko, will be the featured guest. For more information call Dan Bakovic at 312 427 0231.

FRANCISCAN NEWSLETTER Vjesnik is available in the rear of our church. Please take a copy.

REMINDER - We will make our annual visit to the graves of our deceased on Saturday, November 1st. The schedule will be in next week's bulletin.

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THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

"Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, only with what you are expecting to give."