Monday, September 15, 2003

7:30 A.M. Katy Morano................................ Marion
Na čast sv. Anti................................ Jela Janjatović
Tona Knetl................................. John & Gen Botica
Marge&John Sobocan.............. M/M Matthew Pesce
Jure Bon............................... Antonio & Marija Djaci

Tuesday, September 16, 2003

7:30 A.M. Special intention........................... Debbie
Victor Bublić.................................... Duško Kraljević
Anđa & Ljilja Tomić...................... Ljilja & Ante Tomić
Mary&Rocco Iacullo............... Catherine&Nick Perisin

Wednesday, September 17, 2003

7:30 A.M. Jure Bon............................ Albina Pauletic
Beban Mišetić............................ sin Krešimir Mišetić
Mary & Rocco Iacullo................ M/M Anthony Zivalich

Thursday, September 18, 2003

7:30 A.M. Marijana Čubelić................................. N.N.
Fr. Mark Kozina..................................... Mark Sipich
Na čast sv. Josipu............................... Jela Janjatović

Friday, September 19, 2003

7:30 A.M. Angelo Madia......... daughter Eleanor Madia

Saturday, September 20, 2003

7:30 A.M. Tony Pesha..................................... family
Anthony Battaglia............................................ family
Millie Bogetich.............................................. children
Damir Domić....................................... obitelj Križanić

5:30 P.M. Frank Fratto.................................... family
Tony Petrovich..................................... .......... family
Dec. mem. of class '53............................ classmates
Millie Trovato................................... Lana Marasovich

Sunday, September 21, 2003

7:30 A.M. Special intention................................. N.N.
Vicko & Clara Cecich....................................... family
Linda Humbert................................... husband Robert

9:30 A.M. Anton Variola................................... family
Carmen,Carmella,Tommy LaPapa................. daughter
Annette Olivo......................................... Mark Gusich

11:00 A.M. u spomen
Slavica Blažević........................................ Božo Guvo
fra Marko Kozina..................................... obitelj Ziglić
Ivan Babić........................................... Valerija i djeca
Šimun Dugandžić.......................... Luca Šego i obitelj
Franjo,Iva,Ante Kraljević................. ob. Vlado Kraljević
Ante Tomić................................ Milan i Ankica Golub
Ivan i Manda Jurilj...................... Ante i Ankica Lončar

Saturday, September 20, 5:30 P.M. Rosemary Brcich
Sunday, September 21, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, September 21, 9:30 A.M. Domingo, Rodriguez
Nedjelja, 21. rujna 11:00 A.M. Milka Krpan i Ivo Kosir

Saturday, September 20, 5:30 P.M. V. Kenny, A. Raddatz J. Raddatz.
Sunday, September 21, 9:30 A.M. Atteo, Bertucci, Ciaravino.
Nedjelja, 21. rujna, 11:00 A.M. J. Kosir, N. Babić, S. Šušnjara i K. Jurković.

MARRIAGE BANNS
Dorica Miočić - Jeffrey Eriks (2)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which we celebrate today, began in the city of Jerusalem. According to tradition, the Empress Helen, mother of the Emperor Constantine, found the Holy Cross in Jerusalem in the fourth century. Three hundred years afterwards, the Persians sacked Jerusalem.  They destroyed churches and basilicas and stole relics that were in the churches, including the sacred relic of the Holy Cross. Some years later, Emperor Heraclius recaptured it. According to an ancient tradition, after the Holy Cross was recovered it was returned to Jerusalem. The Emperor, in his richest clothing, tried to carry it in procession from Jerusalem to Mount Calvary. The tradition says that when he tried to lift the Cross, it was too heavy and he could not carry it. Seeing this, the bishop of Jerusalem told the Emperor that the only way to carry the Cross was to do it as Christ had done it. He made the Emperor see that the clothing he wore was not appropriate. So the Emperor changed into the simple clothing of a pilgrim and took off his shoes. It was only then that he was able to carry the Holy Cross to the top of Mount Calvary. We, just like the Emperor, have to carry the cross that Christ gives us to carry. Without the cross we become "watered-down" Christians. We should remember that Christ said, "Whoever does not take up his cross and follow me, is not worthy of me." (Mt 10:38) If we are to take up that cross, we must first get rid of all those things that weigh us down.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES If you are celebrating a special anniversary year (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30.....50) please let us know. A special wedding anniversary mass will be celebrated NEXT SUNDAY in our church, September 21, at 9:30 a.m.

PARISH PHOTO ALBUM Today we launch our parish family album project. Beginning the first week in October, a professional photographer from Busson Protrait Directories will be here to photograph the families of our parish. This will be a bound book that will tell the story of our church in word and picture, and contain color portraits of all of our families along with a membership roster. Each family that is photographed and selects a pose will receive, absolutely free, an 8x10 portrait of the directory pose and a Parish Family Album featuring all participating families. There is no obligation to purchase portraits. If you choose to order portraits, you will receive top quality work at competitive prices without any kind of sitting charge. For your convenience you will be able to view your portraits through our Video Proofing System within minutes of having them taken.
Please sign up for an appointment to be photographed with your family here at St. Jerome's. Today, and for the next 2 Sundays, a sign-up schedule will be available after each mass. Please support this opportunity that is sure to be a memorable page in our parish's cherished history. Our parish family album won't be complete without you!

CCD - FORMAL CATECHISM INSTRUCTION Registration of children for religion classes is being held today, Sunday, between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. in our School Hall. Please enroll your children! CCD instruction begins next Sunday, September 21 after 9:30 a.m. mass. Classes are held from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

VELIKA GOSPA BAKE SALE DONATIONS list can be found on the cabinets in the rear of the church. We are very grateful to all those who contributed.

CATHOLIC FESTIVAL of FAITH From October 31 through November 2, 2003, the Archdiocese of Chicago will host its first ever "Catholic Festival of Faith" at Navy Pier. Mark your calendar now and reserve these dates to join Catholics from all over Chicagoland and celebrate our faith!

ONIAC Annual Memorial Mass The Old Neighborhood Italian American Club and Women's Alliance will honor its deceased members at the Annual Memorial Mass on Saturday, September 20, at Santa Lucia Church at 5 P.M. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served afterward.

FASHION SHOW St. Jerome School is hosting its annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, September 24, at 6:00 p.m.at the Martinique in Evergreen Park. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and an open bar. Contact Pauline Dengler, 773-268-3859; Denise Bertucci 312-842-8551; or Jan Ferro, 312-225-9751 for tickets. Bus transportation will be available.

ALTAR SERVERS If you would like your children to become altar servers, please let us know. This fall we will begin training new servers.

IMPORTANT MASS INTENTION ANNOUNCEMENT We cannot accept any more mass intentions for the months of September, October, November, and the first half of December. Please take this into account when you want to schedule mass intentions.

For Rent: 28th Princeton, 1st floor, 1 bedroom, central A/C & heat, stove & frig incl. Free laundry facilities. $650 per month. Please call 312 842 - 0918 and leave message.

For Rent: 1st flr, 29th Shields, 2 bedrooms, new hardwood floors & carpeting, ceiling fans, mini blinds, central heat/air. Tenant pays own utilities. Call 312 225 2864.

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK 

It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them.