January 24, 2016 Third Week in Ordinary Time

January 24, 2016
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Parish Office: 773.486.4300
Parish Fax: 773.252.5346
School Office: 773.486.1334
School Fax: 773.486.1782
www.stjohnberchmans.org
2517 Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647
Masses:
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m.,
11:30 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Weekdays: by Appointment
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Wayne’s World
Be Lovers of God
Dear Friends,
Saint Paul reminds us that every member of the body of Christ must
contribute. Last week we heard that there are different gifts but the same
Spirit.This week he tells us that everybody is needed for the body to work
well. Whether you’re young or old, Spanish or English speaking, rich or
poor, you are essential to this community’s mission. We need everyone
to recognize the Spirit’s gifts and commit to sharing the gifts. Along the
same line, we all need to remember that everyone has gifts to share and
allow them to share their gifts, even if their gifts are quite different than
our own.
When I was a young priest I convinced a
Confirmation candidate who had asked me to
sponsor him for the Sacrament to choose the name
Theophilus. I distinctly remember the look on the
bishop’s face as he sealed the young man’s forehead
with the Sacred Oil. With a great smile he said,
“Theophilus, be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit!” Later, the bishop
reminded the confirmand that he needed to show God that he loved him.
Sometimes I think about our mission statement that says, in part,
we declare “all are welcome in this place.” I would say all are more than
“welcome.” My mantra declares, “All are needed in this place!” With my
whole heart I believe that everyone has a gift or gifts to share. My sincere
hope is that in this year of mercy all will commit to sharing their gifts.
We need you. I need you! Saint John Berchmans thrives when all of its
parishioners share their gifts.
Saint Luke, in his Gospel and in the Acts of the Apostles, writes
to Theophilus - the lover of God - and to us, whom he hopes through
his testimony that we too may come to know and love God who makes
himself manifest in Jesus and in the Church. When we come to know and
love God, when we come to know and love the Church, we become truly
members of his body. The young man chose the name Theophilus, and did
his best to show God that he loved him. With the Spirit of the Lord upon
him, in the Sacrament and in life, he listened carefully to God’s call, and
discerned whether serving God as a priest was his vocation (all young
people owe it to God to consider the priesthood or religious life). After
he served for a year as a volunteer in a Mexican orphanage, he ultimately
decided he was called to marriage. He now lives as a faithful husband and
dedicated father. Lovers of God receive the Spirit and allow the Spirit to
lead them. Lovers of God must discern God’s will and participate in the
Spirit’s mission of mercy.
I had a great experience a couple of weeks ago after Mass. I cannot
remember what I said that spurred our church step interaction. A
relatively new parishioner stopped me to remind me that he was willing
to help in any way. He said, “Just call me. I will do anything. I’m in
education. I can help there. I speak Spanish... Heck, I would even clean
toilets...” Gratitude filled my heart. I knew his words weren’t empty. He
had already volunteered to bring meals to a family, he joined a pastoral
council commission and he’s been around for most events. The Spirit of
the Lord is upon him, and he knows it, and he’s willing to be sent.
Every time I hear the name Theophilus, I think back to that moment
and the young man’s journey. God calls each of us to a similar journey.
As Jesus read from the Prophet Isaiah regarding the outpouring of Lord’s
Spirit upon him, and the mission the Spirit gave him, so too must we be
aware of the Spirit’s gifts to us and the mission on which God sends us. In
a special way this year, in thisYear of Mercy, Jesus’ mission of bringing glad
tidings to the poor, of proclaiming liberty to captives, and announcing a
year of favor must be your mission and mine. With urgency, I encourage
you to make mercy, the working of mercy and the living of mercy your
goal this year.
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, and you. In this Year of Mercy,
let’s be sent!
Peace,
PS.With 5 days to go, we still need to raise $9,000 to reach our $900,000
goal. Please give.
Our Mission:
Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word, Sacrament, and
service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and declares that all are welcome in this place.
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A YEAR OF MERCY
WELCOME THE
STRANGER
Parish Announcements
In his mercy, the Word became flesh and
came among us. He came to what was his
own, and his own people did not accept him.
(John 1:11) He was a stranger among
them. Now we receive the stranger,
and we welcome Jesus. You are no longer
strangers and aliens, but you are citizens
with the saints and also members of the
household of God. (Ephesians 2:19)
LENT
Lent begins on February 10th. The following is a listing of all of the great
events happening at Saint John Berchmans. Please mark your calendars to
join us as often as possible to make this Lent your most prayerful one yet.
More information on each event will be presented in upcoming bulletins.
ASH WEDNESDAY (FEBRUARY 10TH)
Masses with Ashes: 7am, 2pm, & 7pm (Bilingual)
Prayer Service with Ashes: 8am
Refugee Welcoming Committee
STATIONS OF THE CROSS/SOUP WITH SUBSTANCE
Bilingual Stations of the Cross will begin at 7pm each Friday during Lent
(except February 19th). On two Fridays we will pray these stations in a
On Wednesday, January 27th at 7pm, Brother Joe Schenk from the
Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program will come to Saint John
Berchmans to help us understand what is needed in Welcoming the Refugees
- both to our parish as they transition here and across Chicago as the political
system allows - and how we can fill those needs. Join us in the parish hall
so that we can learn together how to come together during this year of mercy
to help those in most need of our assistance - I promise...you’ll be glad you
came! All are Welcome!
special way. On March 11th the choir will lead us in Choral Stations, and
on March 18th the Junior High will enact the Living Stations.
Soup with Substance will take place in the parish hall immediately following
the stations. The speakers for each week are listed below:
February 12th - Marilu Gonzalez, Catholic Charities (Corporal Works of
Mercy)
February 19th - Taizé Prayer Service (no speaker)
February 26th - Kathy McGourt, Immigration Services (Immigrant Rights)
COLLECTING PALMS FOR ASHES
March 4th - Luke Sullivan, Arise Chicago (Workers Rights)
Next Sunday we will begin collecting old palms so that they
can be made into ashes for Ash Wednesday (February 10th).
Please bring your old palms to Mass and leave them in the
baskets in the vestibule.
March 11th - James Johnson (Laudto Si’)
March 18th - Toiletry Drive (no speaker)
LENTEN RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Our bilingual reconciliation service will be held on Thursday, February 18th
at 7pm. Lent is the perfect time to examine our consciences and receive the
Sacrament of Penance in preparation to celebrate the joy of the Easter season.
SJB SWEATER DRIVE
TAIZÉ PRAYER SERVICE
Join us for song and prayer at our Lenten Taizé service at 7pm on Friday,
February 19th.
Do you have sweaters, sweatshirts or coats that are in
good condition that you no longer wear? Bring them to
SJB! We will be collecting winter clothing to be donated
to Catholic Charities. This time of year many who are
homeless struggle to stay warm during these cold winter
months, and this is a great way for us to help! Please
bring your donations to the Mass on the week of January
30th and 31st. Donations will be brought up during the
offertory during all Masses. If you are unable to attend
Mass that weekend you are welcome to drop off your
donations at the rectory office during the week. Rectory
office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30am-8:00pm. If
you have any questions please contact the parish office.
LENTEN POTLUCK SUPPER
The Saint John Berchmans Peace and Justice/Paz y Justicia Commission will
host a Lenten Potluck Supper on Sunday, February 28th at 4:30pm.
LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT - TOILETRY DRIVE
Small and sample sized toiletries will be collected at all Masses on the
weekend of March 12/13 and will be sorted for distribution at the Soup with
Substance on Friday, March 18th.
SAINT JOSEPH’S TABLE
The Saint John Berchmans Parish Life Commission will host a Saint Joseph’s
Table on Saturday, March 19th immediately following the 5pm Mass.
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Sean Amantes de Dios
Queridos Amigos,
deben contribuir. La semana pasada nos enteramos de que hay diferentes
dones, pero un mismo Espíritu. Esta semana nos dice que todos los
miembros son necesarios para que el cuerpo funcione bien. Sin importar
si son jóvenes o viejos, de habla hispana o inglesa, ricos o pobres, todos
son esenciales para la misión de esta comunidad. Necesitamos que todos
reconozcan los dones del Espíritu y se comprometan a compartirlos. Por lo
tanto, todos necesitamos recordar que cada uno tiene dones para compartir
y permitir que los compartan, aun cuando sus dones sean muy diferentes a
los nuestros.
Cuando yo era un joven sacerdote convencí a un
candidato a la Confirmación que me había pedido que
le patrocinara para el Sacramento a elegir el nombre
de Teófilo. Recuerdo claramente la mirada en el rostro
del Obispo mientras le sellaba la frente al joven con el
Santo Oleo. Con una gran sonrisa dijo, “Teófilo, estas
sellado con el don del Espíritu Santo!” Más tarde, el
Obispo recordó al confirmando que tenía que demostrarle a Dios que lo
amaba.
A veces pienso en la declaración de nuestra misión que dice, en parte,
declaramos que “todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”Yo diría que todos son
más que “bienvenidos”. Mi mantra declara: “¡Todos son necesarios en este
lugar!”Yo creo con todo mi corazón que cada uno tiene uno o varios dones
para compartir. Mi sincera esperanza es que en este año de misericordia
todos se comprometan a compartir sus dones. Los necesitamos. ¡Yo
los necesito! San Juan Berchmans prospera cuando todos sus feligreses
comparten sus dones.
San Lucas, en su Evangelio y en los Hechos de los Apóstoles, escribe
a Teófilo - el amante de Dios - y a nosotros, que espera que a través de su
testimonio también nosotros podamos llegar a conocer y amar a Dios que
se manifiesta en Jesús y en la iglesia. Cuando lleguemos a conocer y amar
a Dios, cuando lleguemos a conocer a la Iglesia seremos verdaderamente
miembros de su cuerpo. El joven eligió el nombre de Teófilo, e hizo todo
lo posible para demostrarle a Dios que lo amaba. Con el Espíritu del Señor
sobre él, en el Sacramento y en la vida, escuchó con atención la llamada de
Dios y consideró si servir a Dios como sacerdote era su vocación (todos
los jóvenes le deben a Dios el considerar el sacerdocio o la vida religiosa).
Después trabajó durante un año como voluntario en un orfanato mexicano,
finalmente, se decidió por el llamado al matrimonio. El ahora vive como
un fiel esposo y dedicado padre. Los amantes de Dios reciben el Espíritu
y permiten que el Espíritu les guíe. Los amantes de Dios deben intuir la
voluntad de Dios y participar en la misión del Espíritu de misericordia.
Tuve una gran experiencia hace un par de semanas después de la Misa.
No puedo recordar que fue lo que dije que estimuló nuestra conversación
al salir de la Iglesia. Un relativamente nuevo feligrés me detuvo para
recordarme que él estaba dispuesto a ayudar de cualquier manera. Él dijo:
“Sólo llámenme. Haré lo que sea. Estoy envuelto en la educación. Puedo
ayudar allí. Hablo español...caramba, puedo incluso limpiar baños...” Mi
corazón se llenó de gratitud. Sabía que sus palabras no eran en vano. Él
ya se había ofrecido a llevar comida a una familia, se unió a una Comisión
del Consejo Pastoral y ha estado presente en la mayoría de los eventos. El
Espíritu del Señor está sobre él, y él lo sabe, y está dispuesto a ser enviado.
Cada vez que escucho el nombre de Teófilo, pienso en la jornada de
este joven. Dios llama a cada uno de nosotros a una jornada similar. Como
Jesús leyó del profeta Isaías con respecto al derrame del Espíritu del Señor
sobre él, y la misión que el Espíritu le dio, por lo que también debemos ser
conscientes de los dones del Espíritu sobre nosotros y la misión que Dios
nos envía. De una manera especial este año, en este Año de Misericordia,
la misión de Jesús de llevar las buenas noticias a los pobres, a proclamar
la libertad a los cautivos, y anunciar el año de gracia deben ser su y mi
misión. Con urgencia, le animo a hacer que la misericordia, la obra de la
misericordia y la vida de misericordia sean su objetivo este año.
El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí, y sobre ustedes. ¡En este Año de
Misericordia, seamos enviados!
Paz,
P.D. Solo faltan 5 días, todavía tenemos que recaudar $9,000 para alcanzar
nuestra meta de $900,000. Por favor contribuyan.
San Pablo nos recuerda que todos los miembros del cuerpo de Cristo
Nuestra Misión:
“Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama por medio
de la palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios esta cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”
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UN AÑO DE MISERICORDIA
ACOGER
AL EXTRANJERO
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En su misericordia, la Palabra se hizo
carne y habitó entre nosotros. Vino a
los suyos, y los suyos no la recibieron (Juan
1:11). Jesús era un extranjero entre
ellos. Ahora, acogemos al extranjero
y damos la bienvenida a Jesús. Ya
no son extranjeros ni huéspedes, sino
conciudadanos de los consagrados y de la
familia de Dios (Efesios 2:19).
CUARESMA
La Cuaresma comienza el 10 de febrero. La siguiente es una lista de todos los
grandes acontecimientos que suceden en San Juan Berchmans. Por favor marque
su calendario para unirse a nosotros tanto como le sea posible para hacer que
esta Cuaresma sea aun más devota. Más información sobre cada evento se
encontrará en los próximos boletines.
MIÉRCOLES DE CENIZA (10 DE FEBRERO)
Misas con distribución de cenizas: 7 am, 2pm, y 7pm (bilingüe)
COMITÉ DE BIENVENIDA A REFUGIADOS
Servicio de Oración con distribución de cenizas: 8am
VIACRUCIS/SOPA CON SUSTANCIA
El miércoles, 27 de enero a las 7pm, el hermano Joe Schenk del Programa
de Reasentamiento de Refugiados de Caridades Católicas vendrá a San Juan
Berchmans para ayudarnos a entender lo que se necesita para dar la Bienvenida
a los Refugiados - tanto a nuestra parroquia en su transición aquí y en todo
Chicago cómo el sistema político lo permite - y cómo podemos cumplir esas
necesidades. Únase a nosotros en el salón parroquial para poder aprender
juntos cómo unirnos durante este año de misericordia para ayudar a los más
necesitados - le prometo...se alegrara de que asistió! ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
El Viacrucis comenzará todos los viernes a las 7pm durante la Cuaresma (excepto
el 19 de febrero). En dos viernes rezaremos el Viacrucis en una manera especial.
El 11 de marzo el coro celebrará las estaciones Corales, y el 18 de marzo, la
Escuela presentará el Viacrucis en vivo.
Sopa con Substancia se llevará a cabo en el salón parroquial inmediatamente
después del Viacrucis. Los oradores de cada semana son los siguientes:
12 de febrero - Marilu González, Caridades Católicas (Obras de Misericordia
Corporales)
19 de febrero - Oración de Taizé (sin orador)
26 de febrero - Kathy McGourt, Servicios de Inmigración (Derechos de los
Inmigrantes)
RECOGIENDO LAS PALMAS VIEJAS PARA
LAS CENIZAS
4 de marzo - Luke Sullivan, Arise Chicago (Derechos de los Trabajadores)
11 de marzo - James Johnson (Laudto Si’)
El domingo próximo comenzaremos a recoger las palmas viejas para
poder hacer las cenizas para el Miércoles de Ceniza (el 10 de febrero).
Traiga por favor sus palmas viejas a la misa y déjelas en las cestas en la
parte posterior de la iglesia.
18 de marzo - Higiene Drive (sin orador)
SERVICIO DE RECONCILIACIÓN DE CUARESMA
Nuestro servicio bilingüe de reconciliación se llevará a cabo el jueves, 18 de
febrero a las 7 pm. La Cuaresma es el momento perfecto para un examen de
conciencia y recibir el Sacramento de Penitencia como nos preparamos para
celebrar alegremente la temporada de Pascua.
DONACIÓN DE SUÉTERES EN SJB
SERVICIO DE ORACIÓN TAIZÉ
¿Tiene suéteres, sudaderas o chamarras que aun se encuentran
en buenas condiciones que usted ya no usa? ¡Tráigalos a SJB!
Recogeremos la ropa de invierno para donarla a Caridades
Católicas. ¡En esta época del año mucho de los que no tienen
un hogar luchan para mantenerse cálidos durante estos
fríos meses de invierno, y ésta es una gran manera para
que ayudemos! Por favor traiga sus donaciones a la Misa en
la semana del 30 y 31 de enero. Las donaciones ocurrirán
durante el ofertorio en todas las Misas. Si usted no puede
asistir a Misa ese fin de semana le invitamos a dejar sus
donaciones en la oficina de la rectoría durante la semana.
Las horas de oficina de la rectoría son lunes-viernes de
8:30am-8:00pm. Si tiene alguna pregunta por favor, póngase
en contacto con la oficina de la parroquia.
Únase a nosotros para el canto y oración en nuestro servicio de Cuaresma Taizé
el viernes 19 de febrero a las 7 pm.
CUARESMA POTLUCK CENA
La Comisión Peace and Justice/Paz y Justicia de San Juan Berchmans será el
anfitrión de una Cena Cuaresmal de Compartir el domingo 28 de febrero a las
4:30pm.
PROYECTO DE SERVICIO DE CUARESMA
Las muestras y pequeños artículos sanitarios serán recogidos en todas las misas
del fin de semana del 12/13 de marzo y se clasificaran para su distribución el
viernes, 18 de marzo durante la sopa con sustancia.
MESA DE SAN JOSÉ
La Comisión de Vida Parroquial de San Juan Berchmans patrocinará una Mesa
de San José el sábado, 19 de marzo immediamente después de la Misa de 5pm.
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School News
Welcome Prospective Parents!
We invite you to visit the Prospective Parent page on our
website. On this page, you can learn a little bit more about our
vibrant and growing school community. Here you can peek into
our virtual windows and see just a small sampling of what makes
St. John Berchmans School a great place to be!
But we hope your journey with us doesn’t end here. We invite you to reach out to us and stop in for a visit, so that you can see in real time and space, the
rigorous, innovative and collaborative ways our students, their teachers and our administration work together to live out our mission to LEARN, GROW,
SHARE & BELIEVE, together!
Why St. John Berchmans?
At the core of our school mission and vision is the strong desire to nurture, engage
and empower students to reach their full potential in all facets of their lives —
academically, spiritually, socially and physically.
Ready to Apply?
Online applications for the 2016-17 school year will be open to the public beginning
at 3pm onThursday, February 4th. Families who are considering St. John Berchmans School for the 2016-17 school year are encouraged to complete our
contact form to remain up-to-date on events, open house opportunities and application deadlines.
Catholic Schools Week
(January 31st - February 6th)
Join us for Family Mass
Sunday, January 31st, 9:45am
(Science Fair to follow in the parish hall)
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Stewardship Report
2015 Annual Catholic Appeal
Debt Reduction Program
“Your Gift Gives Twice
January 17, 2016
This is it! Our Legacy Campaign will officially end next Sunday,
January 31st. We began this year with $1.8 million in debt, and it
looks like we will end it with all of the debt eliminated. But in order
to make that happen, we will need your help.
Last October, Archbishop Cupich announced that nearly 1/3 of the
parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago will close. The two things
they are looking for in a parish are mission vitality and fiscal viability.
EACH AND EVERY member of this parish MUST participate in
the life of this parish in order for us to prove our worthiness as a
sustainable parish. As of today, only 43% of our parish family has
contributed to this debt elimination campaign. Only 43% of this
parish has taken ownership of the parish. Only 43% of this parish
have clearly stated that they want Saint John Berchmans to remain
a operating parish.
Mass Collection
Online giving (updated 12/2015)
3,340.00
2,906.53
Total Sunday Collection
6,246.53
Our weekly goal
Surplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal
7,947.00
(1,700.47)
2015-16 Fiscal Year to Date (From 7/1/15)
Our goal to date
Collected year to date
Surplus/(Shortfall) year to date
220,288.46
192,152.09
(28,136.37)
Children’s Envelopes
6.00
Thank you ~ Gracias
Now is your chance. Let us prove to the archdiocese that we WANT
and NEED our parish. Let us prove that we will do whatever it takes
to remain vital and viable. Won’t you please join us. Are you in?
2016 Annual Catholic Appeal
Many of you have received letters from Archbishop Cupich and
the campaign staff soliciting your involvement in this year’s
campaign. Commitment weekend for the Annual Catholic
Appeal will take place next weekend.
¡Esto es todo! Nuestra Campaña de Legado terminará oficialmente
el próximo domingo, 31 de enero. Comenzamos este año con $1.8
millones en deuda, y parece que lo terminaremos con toda la deuda
eliminada. Pero para que esto suceda, necesitamos su ayuda.
La Campaña Católica Anual para 2016
En el pasado octubre, el arzobispo Cupich anunció que casi 1/3
parte de las parroquias en la Arquidiócesis de Chicago se cerrará.
Las dos cosas que están buscando en una parroquia son la fortaleza
de la misión y la viabilidad fiscal. CADA miembro DEBE participar
en la vida de esta parroquia con el fin de que podamos demostrar
nuestra dignidad como parroquia sostenible. A partir de hoy, sólo
el 43% de nuestra familia parroquial ha contribuido a esta campaña
de eliminación de deuda. Sólo el 43% de esta parroquia ha tomado
propiedad de la parroquia. Sólo el 43% de esta parroquia ha indicado
claramente que quieren que San Juan Berchmans permanezca cómo
una parroquia operativa.
Muchos de ustedes han recibido cartas del Arzobispo Cupich
y el personal de la campaña solicitando su participación en la
campaña de este año. El Fin de semana de Compromiso para la
Campaña Católica Anual tendrá lugar el próximo fin de semana.
ONLINE GIVING TO SJB
Save the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by
giving to Saint John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set
up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly
from your checking or savings account.
Ahora es su oportunidad. Demostremos a la Arquidiócesis que
queremos y necesitamos nuestra parroquia. Demostremos que
haremos lo que sea necesario para mantenernos vitales y viables.
Por favor, únase a nosotros. ¿Contamos con usted?
DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJB
Ahorre la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria
haciendo su donación semanal a San Juan Berchmans por medio del
internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda
semanal. Se deducirá directamente de su cuenta corriente o cuenta
de ahorros.
La Campaña Católica Anual para 2015
Programa de Reducción de Deuda
“Su Regalo Da Dos Veces”
www.givecentral.org
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Catholic Charities Fifteenth Annual
d’Vine Affair
Please Pray
FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF
OUR COMMUNITY
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Union League Club of Chicago
65W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago
For the health of
Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Ivan Bermudez, Katarzyna Bielarz, Jim
Browne, Florence Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Gary
Calmes, Mike Cokins, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jean Condon, Brian
DeLeon, Danny Doyle, Anna Duski, Edwin Duvall, Evan Flores, Margaret
Gielnewski, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis Hanson, Colin
Hayes, Elvia Hernandez, Lois Hinkens, Bertha Jiminez, Jane Jones,
Michael D. Jones, Helen Kadar, Mary Ann Kosiba, Hector Lorenzo, Alice
Maestrazi, Olivia Maxon, Ewing Metoyer, Kay Meyer, Humberto Moya,
Katie O’Connor, Sr. Margaret Ormond, Norine Ortega, Fred Palmer,
Debra Parsons, Genevieve Podraza, Rita Rattin, Fr. Paul Reicher, Orlando
Reyes, Jorge Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita
Sanchez, Glydden Santiago, Celeste Schwilck, Gwen Skeoch, M. E.
Shober, Joseph Slocki, Will Sullivan, Aurora Tapia, Jorge Tapia, Marina
Tinajero, Gladys Torres, Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres and Lucille Wozny
Wine Tasting: 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Tasting Tickets are $125 per person.
This event features 90 vintners from around the world and over
250 wines for tasting and purchase. In addition, the event will
once again include a Craft & Imported beer tasting, and the
auction of 3 barrels of wine.
All proceeds from the d’Vine Affair directly support Catholic Charities’
Self-sufficiency programs in Cook and Lake Counties. For more information,
please contact Dave Gardner at (312) 655-7907
SJB STAFF CONTACTS
El Comité Guadalupano
PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, [email protected]
Invitamos a la comunidad de habla hispana que asista a las juntas
del Comité Guadalupano. Las juntas se llevan a cabo el primer
domingo del mes. Estas juntas cubren varios tópicos que
afectan a nuestra comunidad. Nuestra próxima junta será el 7
de febrero después de la Misa de 11:30 en el salón parroquial.
Por favor unase a nosotros. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected]
PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins
DEACONS:
Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, [email protected]
Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS:
Joseph P. D’Arco, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY:
Jennifer Cortez, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION:
Shelagh Donoghue, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:
Jean Tuohy, [email protected]
Sacramental Information
SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR:
Carlos Ortiz, [email protected]
BAPTISMS
PARISH SECRETARY:
Guille McMahon, [email protected]
Contact the rectory office for a listing of the Baptisms scheduled throughout the
year. At least one parent must attend a Baptism class prior to the selected date.
You must be a registered and participating member of our parish for at least 3
months prior to the Baptism.
PRINCIPAL:
Peggy Roketenetz, [email protected]
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:
Patricia Danielak, [email protected]
BAUTIZOS
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS:
Amanda Sullivan, [email protected]
Póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría para obtener una lista de los
bautismos programados durante todo el año. Por lo menos un padre debe asistir a
una clase del bautismo antes de la fecha seleccionada. Usted debe estar registrado
como miembro de nuestra parroquia y participando por lo menos 3 meses antes
del bautismo.
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS:
Rochelle Brophy, [email protected]
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]
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January 24, 2016
Third Week in Ordinary Time
THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, January 23
5:00pm +DOMITILA CORTEZ
+JOSE MACIAS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Deacon: Jorge Cabrera
Commentator: Kathleen Wetstein
Lector: Art DeLeon
EMHC: Mark Dombrowski, Dan Wetstein
Servers: A. Bagazinski, M. Bagazinski
THURSDAY, January 28 – Saint Thomas Aquinas,
Priest and Doctor of the Church
7:00am ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
FRIDAY, January 29 – Weekday
9:45 AM +DIANA (DEE) JULISON
JOEL ZUÑIGA
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, January 30
5:00pm FOR THE SERVICE OF MAGALY CORDERO-DIETZ
Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham
Commentator: Rachele Esola
Lector: Cathy Whinna
EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Martha DeLeon
Servers: D. Patino, C. Reynolds, A. Rios
SUNDAY, January 24
8:15am +DIANA (DEE) JULISON
Presider: Fr. Augustin Vondou
Commentator: Anna Wozny-Ramirez
Lector: Aidan Swinford
EMHC: Jeff Bowen, Dave Dvorak, Raghda Fakhoury
Altar Servers: R. Rojas, R. Rojas
9:45am +LOUISE LAUER
FOR THE LOVING HEART OF MICHAEL GUERRERO
Presider: Fr. Augustin Vondou
Commentator: Kathleen Burnett
Lectors: Lucie Cleary, Jennifer Cortez
EMHC: Fabiola Guerrero, Pedro Guerrero, Rocio Valdivia
Altar Servers: M. Montes, M. Montes, M.Vilches
SUNDAY, January 31
8:15am OUR CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Dave Dvorak
Lector: Joyana Dvorak
EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Kevin and Monique VanRenterghem
Altar Servers: L. Santiago
11:30am +JOSE ACEVEDO
EN HONOR DEL SERVICIO DE MARICELA DELEON
Oficiante: Pd. Paul Reicher
Diácono/Homilista: Guillermo Mendizabal
Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Gudino
Lectores: Manuel Cerrillo, Alice Vila
MESC: Socorro Torres, Raul Torres, Gabby Uruchima, Ivette Gudino
Monaguillos: A. Hernandez, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima
9:45am +MICHAEL REGULA
THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Altar Servers: E. Chalcraft, M. Montes, J.Valentin
11:30am +ALBERTO ZUÑIGA
+CARMELO ZUÑIGA
Oficiante: Pd. Paul Reicher
Diácono: Jorge Cabrera
Comentarista/Peticiones:
Lectores: Socorro Torres, Esther Castro
MESC: Maria Acevedo, Ninfa Rangel,Wanda Reyes, Estela Izaguirre
Monaguillos: D. Hernandez, I. Ibarra, L. Melvin
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Luis Cuevas
Lector: Margaret Hughes
EMHC: Carlos Fernandez, Mary Jane Fernandez, Phillip Ramirez
Altar Servers: J. Badillo, N. Reginiewicz, S. Reyes
6:30pm +MARIO E. MORENO
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Lector/Commentator: Kathleen McCormick
EMHC: Mark Dombrowski, Orlando Guerra, Noreen Russo
Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Guerra,Y. Sanchez-Pena
MONDAY, January 25 – The Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle
7:00am CESARIA ZUÑIGA
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
TUESDAY, January 26 – Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops
7:00am +MARY LOYOLA BRADLEY
+SADATH GARCIA
Presider: Fr. Augustin Vondou
All are Welcome at Saint John Berchmans!
If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce
yourself. We are happy to have you share in today’s celebration of the
Eucharist. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to become a part
of our parish family. To register as a parishioner, please contact the rectory
office. Registration forms can also be found in the vestibule of the church or
on our website at www.stjohnberchmans.org.
WEDNESDAY, January 27 –Weekday
[Saint Angela Merici,Virgin]
7:00am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr. Augustin Vondou
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