Monday - Ponedjeljak, September 2, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frano Galić....................... Pero Galić i ob.
Mary Geary Hartford............ Catherine & Nick Perišin
Na čast Gospi.................................... Obitelj Pervan

Tuesday - Utorak, September 3, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy......... Rita & Chris Johnston
Phillip DiMenza...................... Sandy & Peter Schurla
Ivan Badrov..................................................... obitelj

Wednesday - Srijeda, September 4, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy............................... Giggie
Phillip DiMenza........................ Sandy & Peter Shurla
William Catizone..................................... Marion Roti

Thursday - Četvrtak, September 5, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy.............................. Giggie
Phllip DiMenza.............................. Leslie & Joe Kish
Frano Galić....................................... Pero Galić i ob.

Friday - Petak, September 6, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy............. Josephine Hanson
Ivka Ledić................................... sestra Draga Pavić

Saturday - Subota, September 7, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy............. Josephine Hanson
Ana Bilandić............................. Neda Roscich family
Special Intention.................................... Diana Krolo

5:30 P.M. Maria Gazzi.................................... family
Kate & John Kirinčić.................. Jean & John Kirincic
William "Red" Catizone......................... Cathy Amato

Sunday - Nedjelja, September 8, 2002

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

9:30 A.M. Phillip DiMenza...................... Cathy Amato
Dolores Fritz............................. Louis & Mary Scalise
Frank Mangiaracina............................................ wife
Christine Markušić..................................... Antoinette

11:00 A.M.
Matija Šušnjara......................................... muž Stipe
Tomislav Hostička................................. brat Ivica i ob.
Jago Soldo................................... M/M Veselko Leko
Wanda Piotrowski.......................... Marge Ostojić i ob.
Fra Mladen Čuvalo............................. Ivan Mišetić i ob.
Božo Baričević...................................... kći Ana Jović
Ante Mišura................................ Petar i Ana Varvodić
Josipa Lovrinović.......................... Ivo Lovrinović i djeca
Ivan Badrov...................................................... obitelj
Special Intention................................... Marge Ostojić
Mary Nikolić......................................... muž Grgo i ob.
Stipe Pervan.................................................... obitelj
Ankica Bublić................................ M/M Ivica Hostička
Josipa i Franjo Kvaternik....................................... kći

L E C T O R S

Saturday, September 7, 5:30 P.M. Joseph Magyar
Sunday, September 8, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, September 8, 9:30 A.M. Diana Krolo
Nedjelja, 8. rujna 11 A.M. Mia Buntić i Ante Jurković

ALTAR SERVERS 
Saturday, September 7, 5:30 P.M. Babich, Dengler, Segvich
Sunday, September 8, 9:30 A.M. Atteo, Huels, Marlene O.
Nedjelja, 8. rujna 11:00 A.M. S. Šušnjara, A. Kraljević, D. Obranović, K. Zelić

Wedding Banns:

John Ilić & Suzy Ćubelić (2)
Tom Dorsey & Gina Comiso (2)
Kata Ostojić i David Škaro (1)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Last Sunday we read of Simon Peter recognizing and confessing Jesus to be the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. That demonstration of faith earned him the name Peter, "Rock." The incident was a highpoint in the development of the mission of Jesus. "From that time on, Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem, undergo great suffering at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, be killed, and on the third day be raised" (Matthew 16:21).
Popular Jewish belief in the time of Jesus expected a Messiah who would bring instant glory to Israel in terms of military success, wealth, and prosperity. The disciples shared this popular belief, so when Peter heard Jesus announce that he must first endure the cross, he figured that Jesus must have made a mistake. "So he took Jesus aside and began to rebuke him, saying, 'God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you!" (v 22). Peter was asking Jesus to abandon the narrow and hard way of the Messiah ("no cross, no crown") for the broad and easy way of the world ("no cross, all crown").  Although Jesus had called him "Rock" a few moments back, Jesus now looks Peter in the face and says to him, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me, for you are setting your mind not on divine things but on human things" (v 23).

 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CCD REGISTRATION will be held next Sunday, September 8th, from 9 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in the School Hall. CCD classes will begin on Sunday, September 22nd.

90th ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PARISH

• Time is running out to make plans for our October 6th celebration events: Solemn High Mass at 2 P.M. in our church, followed by a gala banquet at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers as 301 E. North Water St. beginning at 5 P.M. Tickets are $100 per person. Make your reservations now and commemorate this historic occasion with your fellow parishioners, friends, and guests. Details regarding the Anniversary Mass and banquet program will soon follow.
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• 90TH ANNIVERSARY TRANSPORTATION We will be happy to provide bus transportation to and from the Parish Banquet at the Sheraton on October 6th . If anyone is interested, please contact the rectory.
• 90TH ANNIVERSARY PILGRIMAGE Saturday, October 19th, is the date for our parish pilgrimage to Holy Hill, Wisconsin.
• 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.
  
  

THE CROATIAN CATHOLIC UNION invites all Croatian young people to participate in a pilgrimage to the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.  For this occasion a special guest, Mr. Zoran Vukman, will come from Croatia to lecture.  The lectures will be held on Saturday, September 7. Mass for the pilgrims will be on Sunday, September 8, at 2 P.M. This will be a very interesting meeting. For more information call 219/ 942-1191.

OUR DECEASED PARISHIONER Thomas Byrnes (83) passed away on Wednesday. He was buried yesterday from our church. Our sympathy to his daughters Ann Marie Gazzi and Marlene Pulciani, their families and friends. May he rest in peace! 

NEWLY BAPTIZED Today we welcome into our faith community Jonathan George Trnka, son of Donald J. and Debora Marie Trnka. His godparents are Dominic Trnka and Carmel Malfeo. Congratulations!

RENOWNED SPEAKER TIM STAPLES The priests and Prayer Group of St. Jerome Church invite you to hear the dynamic Tim Staples on Friday, September 13, at 7 P.M. in the School Hall. (No church service will be held). Tim was originally scheduled to speak to us at the Medugorje Anniversary Mass last June, but was unable to reach Chicago on time. Mr. Staples is a nationally recognized apologist, author, and radio personality, will dramatically recount with humor and passion his journey from Protestantism to Catholicism. After attending Jimmy Swaggert College, Tim gave up his pastorate in the Assemblies of God Church when he converted to the Catholic faith in 1988. Tim recalls how he once used his biblical knowledge to attack the Catholic Church, causing many Catholics to question their beliefs, until the day he ran into a Catholic who really knew and was willing to share his faith. That encounter sparked a two year search for the truth. Since his conversion he has given hundreds of talks and helped thousands of Catholics find their way back home. Tim can speak extensively on every Catholic issue and is especially effective in apologetics, bible study, Mary and the Eucharist. Refreshments (pizza, pop, coffee, cake) will be served immediately following the talk.

MARRIAGE ANNIVERSARIES During our 90th Anniversary year we are acknowledging all of the couples in our parish who are celebrating special anniversaries (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, etc.).  On Sunday, August 25, special Masses were celebrated during which all special anniversary couples renewed their marriage vows. This is a photo of the couples after the 11 a.m. Mass, together with Fr. Tomislav, the celebrant.  

OUR 90TH ANNIVERSARY RECALLING OUR PAST
In 1985, Fr. Matthew Ruyechan was appointed pastor. He was very close to his parishoners, especially the youth, because of his big heart and loving ways. Together with the associate pastor, Fr. Hrvoslav Ban, and the sisters, he prepared for the 75th anniversary of the parish in 1987. A keepsake book was published with photographs and information about the parish and its members since its founding.

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