Monday - Ponedjeljak, September 23, 2002

7:30 A.M. James Roti............................. Kay Siani
Dora Muschetto Baker...................... William Baker
Mildred Zaffino......................... sister Emily Dengler
Thanksgiving to Padre Pio..................... Diana Krolo

Tuesday - Utorak, September 24, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy........ Paula & Nick Perisin
Jaka Bradarić................................... Donna Kontos
Madge Alebić.................................... Jean Tiardović

Wednesday - Srijeda, September 25, 2002

7:30 A.M. Frances Pintoy..................... Vera Bozich
Frank Perkovich................................... Millie Balich
Na odluku........................................ Božana Ilić i ob.

Thursday - Četvrtak, September 26, 2002

7:30 A.M. Angie Pudar................................ children
Tonka Scalise............................................... family
Luka Bradarić.................................... Donna Kontos

Friday - Petak, September 27, 2002

7:30 A.M. Margaret Marcello.......................... family
Ivo Gregor......................................... Obitelj Gregor
Na odluku........................................ Božana Ilić i ob.

Saturday - Subota, September 28, 2002

7:30 A.M. Fred Siani........................................ wife
Frances Pintoy.................. Catherine & Nick Perisin
5:30 P.M. Angelo Pesce.......... M/M Matthew Pesce
Kate Kirinčić............................ Jean & John Kirinčić
Johnny Ferro.................................... wife & children
Gene Gazzi, Sr. ...............Gene & Anne Marie Gazzi
Mary Catizone............................................... family

Sunday - Nedjelja, September 29, 2002

7:30 A.M. Linda Humbert................. husband Robert
Peter Tadin....................................... Nijole Bertucci

9:30 A.M. Bridget Bakija................... Toni Zaninovich
Mary Relich................... sister Ann DiLoreto & family
Jenny Borich................................. Pauline Bogetich

11:00 A.M.
Matija Šušnjara...................................... muž Stipe
Petar Badrov............................ Nevenka Badrov i ob.
Kata Kuzmanić.............................. Obitelj Mile Rak
Jago Soldo.................................. M/M Ivan Karačić
Luka Mišetić.............................. Obitelj Ivan Mišetić
Tomo Fućek i roditelji.................................. prijatelji
Božo, Nikola i Jerka Rogić............... Ljubo Rogić i ob.
Josipa Lovrinović............................... Pero Galić i ob.
Ante Mišura..................................... Obitelj Mile Rak
Mary Nikolić...................................... muž Grgo i ob.
Filip Lišnić................................. sin Mate Lišnić i ob.
Ivan Pervan......................................... Obitelj Scalise
Pok.kojih se nema tko spom. ..........Ob.Danice Badrov
Ante i Kata Galović................................ sin Ante i ob.
Tomo i Kaja Golub............................ kći Marija Golub

Č I T A Č I - L E C T O R S

Saturday, September 28, 5:30 P.M. Rosemary Brcich
Sunday, September 29, 7:30 A.M. Matt Pesce
Sunday, September 29, 9:30 A.M. Terri Ferro
Nedjelja, 29. rujna 11 A.M. Marija Čuvalo i Marina Barun

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI

Saturday, September 28, 5:30 P.M. Dengler, B. Kenny, J. Raddatz
Sunday, September 29, 9:30 A.M. Mossman, Racinowski, R. Sarkauskas
Nedjelja, 29. rujna 11:00 A.M. C. Pavišić, K. Zelic, J. Kosir, J. Jureta

Wedding Banns:
Kathy Super & Steven Maas (1)
Lori Bozich & Mariano Mendoze (1)

WEEKLY MEDITATION

This parable about the workers in the vineyard has always been a tough one to swallow. There just doesn't seem to be any fairness in it, and, as we all know, "fairness" is what it's all about in the United States these days. Even after the Gospel when we say, "Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ", many of us think, "I do give praise to Jesus Christ but it still isn't fair!"
It's so easy for us to identify with the workers who've worked all day long in the hot sun, especially if we've worked all of our lives. How unfair can you get? The boss is giving the same pay to people who worked only one hour as he gave to the people who worked twelve hours!
Perhaps, in order to get a better handle on what God is trying to tell us in this parable, we've got to look at what it's not about. It's not about economics, or a just wage, or labor-management relationships. Most of all, it's not about fairness. This parable is about generosity and mercy!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Those who would like transportation from our church to the hotel should call the rectory and give your name. The bus will be provided free of charge, but we must know how many people will be traveling by bus. Valet parking at a cost of $15.00 is available for those who are traveling by car. We recommend that you "car pool". Entertainment for the banquet will be provided by Croatian Tamburitza, Mario and David, and the 14 members of the popluar group "The Business". It will be a splendid evening of celebration and enjoyment. The banquet program will be hosted by a well-known person whose name we will soon announce.
The masses for the weekend of October 5 and 6 will not follow the normal schedule. There will be no 5:30 P.M. mass on Saturday and no 9:30 or 11 A.M. masses on Sunday. We will only have the 7:30 A.M. mass on Sunday and the solemn high anniversary mass at 2:00P.M.

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.

OUR LADY OF THE MILLENNIUM The 33-foot statue of Mary will again be our guest from Sept. 29 through Oct.13 as we celebrate our 90th anniversary.

90TH ANNIVERSARY PILGRIMAGE Saturday, October 19th, is the date for our parish pilgrimage to Holy Hill, Wisconsin.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL The St. Jerome Sports Committee is trying to put together Varsity (7th and 8th Gr.) and Junior Varsity (5th and 6th Gr.) teams. We have a coach for Varsity, but are in need of an assistant coach for Varsity, and a coach and assistant coach for Junior Varsity. Volleyball games are played only once a week. The head coach must be at least 18 years old, male or female. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact Eva at 312 /842 - 5485. If you have any question please call. Thank you.

SECOND COLLECTION this week is for the archdiocesan seminaries. Next week a second collection will be taken for the NEW WORLD, our archdiocesan newspaper. Thank you!

"CROATIAN WOMAN" SOCIETY is sponsoring its annual fashion show on Sunday, October 20, at the Royalty West located at 8675 S. Archer Ave. in Willow Springs. Doors open at 12:30 P.M. Tickets are $35 per person. For tickets and information call Kata Mulac (773/955-3965) or Nevenka Jurkovic (773/525-8571).

CROATIAN LANGUAGE FOR ADULTS Our parish is once again offering Croatian language lessons for adults. Besides the regular Croatian School for children, this is an important step in learning the language. Anyone who is interested in learning to speak Croatian should call Mr. Mario Ivancic at 773/646-4958.

LETTER FROM A PARISHIONER
"Dear St. Jerome's, Life is a mystery that we will never fully understand. While we are here we go through so many inexplicable, and also so many easily misunderstood emotions, that the common link where I found peace, no matter what I was feeling, was at our church. I really can't explain it, but there is something very special about this place, something that allows me to be whole and complete. Knowing we are all just passing through life, it is so comforting to know that we have a place here on earth that is all good. No strings attached! Happy anniversary and many, many more!"

90TH ANNIVERSARY... RECALLING OUR PAST
In 1996 Fr. Joe Grbes became our assistant pastor. Fr. Jozo Grubisic was named as pastor in 1997. The major job of renovating the church awaited both of the priests and their parishioners. Plans were completed and approved by the bishop for work that would cost $295,000. Eventually, in 1998, the entire facade of the front of the church was replaced with gray stone slabs, and the bell tower was also renovated.