Monday, September 16, 2002

7:30 A.M. Za duše u čistilištu.................. Anica Ostojić
Anthony Parello...................... Catherine & Nick Perišin
Na nakanu.............................................. Obitelj Žignić
Na nakanu....................................... Debby Kodžoman

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

7:30 A.M. Rita Laratta............. Catherine & Nick Perišin
Frances Pintoy................ Michaelina & Jerry Considine

Wednesday, September 18, 2002

7:30 A.M. Na nakanu........................... Ivanka Šušnjara
Frances Pintoy............................ Peter & Cathy Wilkie
8:05 A.M. Rosemary and Phil DiMenza.... Catherine & Nick Perisin

Thursday, September 19, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frank Fratto.......................... Connie and Mary
Ivo Gregor................................................. obitelj Gregor

Friday, September 20, 2002

7:30 A.M. Angelo Madia....................... daughter Eleanor
Anthony Battaglia................................................ family

Saturday, September 21, 2002

7:30 A.M. Anna Mossman........................ Pete DeSanto
Frances Pintoy.................. Rosemary & Michael Zeledon
Paul Marasovich.................................................. family

5:30 P.M. Frank Fratto......................................... family
Frank Fratto.............................. Frank & Luanne Munizzi
Angela Gironda............................................. Rak family

Sunday, September 22, 2002

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert....................... husband Robert
Vicko & Clara Cecich........................................... family
Tona Knetl............................. Charles & Josephine Knetl

9:30 A.M. John Foley..................................... Kay Foley
Carmen, Carmela, & Tommy LaPapa.................... Bonnie
Catherine "Katie" Valenti............................. Cathy Amato
Jenny Borich............................ Carol & Frano Marasovich

11:00 A.M.
Matija Šušnjara............................................... muž Stipe
Ivan i Manda Jurilj.............................. Ante i Anica Lončar
Ivan Babić................................................ Valerija i djeca
Za pok. obitelji Čuvalo............................. Ivan Mišetić i ob.
Jago Soldo.......................................... M/M Križe Ostojić
Josipa Lovrinović.......................................... Ivo Lovrinović
Jennie Kalebić........................................... Obitelj Mišetić
Ivan Badrov................................................ Zdenka Sinčić
Mile Kodžoman......................................... Obitelj Penavić
Mary Nikolić.............................................. muž Grgo i ob.
Filip Lišnić.................................................... kći Ana i ob.
Bruno Šimunić................................. Nediljko Šimunić i ob.
Ankica Rajić................................................ Ljiljana Matić

Č I T A Č I - L E C T O R S

Saturday, September 21, 5:30 P.M. Robert Bazan
Sunday, September 22, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, September 22, 9:30 A.M. Giggie Cortese
Nedjelja, 22. rujna 11 A.M. Katica Pavić i Mate Žaper

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI

Saturday, September 21, 5:30 P.M. Babich, V. Kenny, A. Raddatz
Sunday, September 22, 9:30 A.M. Mossman, Racinowski, R. Sarkauskas
Nedjelja, 22. rujna 11:00 A.M. A. Kraljević, S. Šušnjara, Z. Jureta, Tomislav Kikaš

Wedding Banns:
Kata Ostojić i David Škaro (3)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

There is no mistaking the theme of this liturgy. It is all about forgiveness and mercy - basic attitudes that every Christian must put into practice. Apart from the command to love one another, there is no obligation which Christ taught more forcefully than that of showing forgiveness. In the actual circumstances of every day life, forgiveness is more often talked about than put into practice, because it is difficult, demanding, and it takes a great deal out of us.
Within families, small incidents get blown out of proportion, become major issues, and develop into rifts. Among neighbors, children playing, animals straying, and property disputes can cause an unholy war. In any community differences brought about by thoughtless words, selfish actions, and jealousy inevitably provoke clashes. As a nation we prefer to nurse old sores rather that reach out the hand of reconciliation.
In the actual circumstances of daily living, we are seldom put to the test of forgiveness in critical matters that are heart-breaking or emotionally crippling, like the betrayal of a friend, yet we are obligated as Christians to forgive all offenses.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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.

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.

CEMETERY VISITATION - As part of our 90th Anniversary commemoration, we will visit the graves of our deceased parishioners in the Chicago land area. Our deceased are a part of our parish community. In remembering them, we recall the many precious moments of the past 90 years of our parish's history. The schedule for cemetery visits is as follows:

• Resurrection, September 28 at 10 A.M. in front of the main mausoleum
• Mt. Carmel, September 28 at 10 A.M. in front of the Chicago Bishops' mausoleum
• Queen of Heaven, September 28 at 11A.M. in front of the main entrance
• St. Mary, November 2 at 10 A.M. in front of the cemetery office

The priest will arrive at the appointed time. We ask that you come with your families on that day to join us in prayer. If anyone has a deceased family member at a different cemetery, please let us know. We would be happy to visit those graves.

ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS On Saturday, September 21, the Old Neighborhood Italian American Club and Women's Alliance will be hosting their Annual Memorial Mass in honor of their deceased members at Santa Lucia Church at 5:00 P.M. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served after the mass.

ST. BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL is calling all members of the Class of >82 to a 20 year Class Reunion on October 25, 2002. If interested, please call (773) 612 - 5472.

OUR DECEASED A list of the deceased who were buried from St. Jerome's during the last 90 years is displayed in our church. Those beloved souls are truly an important part of our parish. Belief in the resurrection acknowledges eternal life. If you notice errors on the list, we apologize, and ask you to inform us so that we can correct them. We sincerely apologize to the families of Joseph Amato, Frank Fratto, and John Jurasic for inadvertently omitting their names of these deceased parishioners.

H.S.A. ANNOUNCEMENT We invite everyone to join us today, after the 9:30 A.M. Family Mass, for coffee and refreshments in the school hall. We will also be selling copies of "A Taste of St. Jerome" cookbook for those of you who missed the opportunity to purchase your copy earlier this year.

PARISH LIBRARY Over the last few months the restoration and expansion of the parish library has been undertaken and its collection of books is gradually building. If anyone has books or videos that you would like to donate, you can now bring them to the rectory. Please be advised that we can accept only worthwhile books that are appropriate to a parish library and of general interest to our parishioners.

OUR LADY OF THE MILENNIUM The 33' statue of Mary will again be our guest (Sept. 29 thru Oct.13) as we celebrate our 90th anniversary.

ARMORSQUARE PARK COMMUNITY CONCERT will be held today at 6 P.M. Come and enjoy a spectacular evening in the park with friends and family as you listen to a delightful concert featuring musical performances by local community members.

ORIGINAL DONORS An original list, circa 1922, of those who donated towards the purchase of our present church building is on display in our church. This artifact is one more example of how our past speaks to us of the generosity of our parishioners.

90TH ANNIVERSARY... RECALLING OUR PAST

When Fr. Matt was transferred to St. Anthony's in Sharon, PA, Fr. Zvonimir Kutlesa became our new pastor until 1997. Upon his arrival he brought his vast experience of remodeling church facilities. Most of these plans have now been realized.