Monday, September 3, 2001

7:30 A.M. Ivan Kosić................................ Jure i Linda Žgela

Janet Maida.............................. Catherine and Nick Perisin

Tuesday, September 4 2001

7:30 A.M.  Theresa Ferro....... Catherine and Nick Perisin

Ivan Mikulić.......................................................... Jadre Rogić

Angeline (Ruggiero) Cacciattolo............... Stella Ruggiero

"Humble Yourself"...

Today we see that Jesus loves those who are lowly. That is,  those who are low because of their sin, not because society says they are not worthy. Jesus has come to invite all those who are willing to truly examine themselves and to know who they are,  to join Him at a wonderful banquet. If you humble yourself so as  to truly understand who you are, you will be exalted. It is when we realize that we are children of the Most High God, and we are God=s beloved creation, that we begin to comprehend who we really are. Jesus also challenges the host to invite those who cannot possibly repay the kindness. Throw open the doors to your home, invite impartially,  and your feast will be wonderful. If you only invite those who can repay, they will say to each other:  "He only invited us because we are to return the gesture." In this manner there is no feast; there is no celebration. After all, who among us is worthy of the Father=s invitation? We can do nothing to deserve or repay His invitation, yet  it is through God's love that we are always invited, always welcomed. Jesus echoes this lesson in the first reading from Sirach: "My child, conduct your affairs with humility  and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts. Humble yourself all the more and you will find favor with God." The way of living that we are called to model is to be gentle in how we live our lives - from work...to family...to everyday events.  In essence, we are asked to take into consideration all people with whom we come into contact.

LIFE'S WISDOM

It takes strength to be certain.It takes courage to have doubts.

It takes strength to fit in.It takes courage to stand out.

It takes strength to share a friend's pain.It takes courage to feel your own pain.

It takes strength to hide your own pain.It takes courage to show it and deal with it.

It takes strength to stand guard.It takes courage to let down your guard.

It takes strength to conquer.It takes courage to surrender.

It takes strength to endure abuses.It takes courage to stop them.

It takes strength to stand alone.It takes courage to lean on a friend.

It takes strength to love.It takes courage to be loved.

It takes strength to survive.It takes courage to live.

May you, dear parishioners and friends, find strength and courage in everything you do, and may your life be filled with Trust and Love!

Thank You!

We are grateful to everyone who helped  make Fr. Jozo Grubisic's farewell reception such a fine event, and to all those who attended.  Fr.  Jozo was deeply touched by the show of appreciation.  God bless you!

CCD Registration

Registration for CCD  (religion)  classes in our parish will be next Sunday, September 2^nd from 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in our School Hall.  Annual tuition: one student $60.00; two or more students $85.00.   There is a $10.00 per student book fee.

Theater Group from Zagreb

Under the sponsorship of our parish and Cardinal Stepinac Croatian School, a play, the popular Croatian comedy Hamlet, A little Village Show, will be performed by a troupe  of well-known Croatian actors.  The story takes place in the rocky village of Lower Mrdusa where  all the villagers are rehearsing Shakespeare's Hamlet to celebrate the anniversary of the president's election.  Amusing and grotesque, Hamlet becomes a folk drama revealing the true nature of its real-life cast.  The performance will be held on Friday, September 21, in the auditorium of Healy School (3000 S.  Wallace) at 8 P.M.  Adult admission is $20.00.  Tickets can be purchased at the rectory.

St.  Jerome Annual Dinner & Fashion Show - Tickets are now on sale for this year's Dinner & Fashion Show to be held at the Martinique Banquet Hall on Wednesday, September 26^th.  Tickets are $29 and include a delicious meal, open bar, and a look at this year's fall fashions.  This event is a long-standing one that has spanned 4 decades.  Please join us for a wonderful evening of fun and fashion.  For tickets contact Vera Bozich at 312/326-1837, Denise Bertucci at 312/842-8551, or  Pauline Dengler at 773/268-3859.

Message from the Principal

The St  Jerome Sport's Association is looking for coaches for volleyball and soccer.  If you are interested or know somebody who might be interested please call the school office.  There will be a meeting on Thursday, September 6, 2001 in the parish hall to discuss the different teams for this year, fund-raising, and plans for the entire school year.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. This meeting will be mandatory for all parents whose children play sports at St.  Jerome.

In Memoriam - The Old Neighborhood Italian American Club will be hosting its annual Memorial Mass on Saturday, September 22, 2001 at 3:00 P.M. in the banquet room..The mass is in honor of all the deceased members of the ONIAC and its Women's Alliance. Refreshments will be served after the mass.