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February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Memories of the Future
The Future is as Bright as the
Promises of God
St. John Brebeuf Parish
8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714
847-966-8145
www.sjbrebeuf.org
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Dear Parishioners,
When we pause for a moment, we recognize that we are blessed. God has been good to us and we feel a
sense of satisfaction with how things are going for us. But when we take a little more time, we often
recognize that there is a deep longing for a fuller union with God. In our silence too, we often recognize a
darkness or dividedness deep within us that often keeps us from connecting with Him.
This darkness is more than an impure thought or the regret of being impatient with our spouse, or being
jealous or feeling slighted at work. While these offenses may and/or not point to something deeper, we
can often place too much focus on them because more often than not they are just part of the human condition. The darkness that I speak of is the deep down things, words and actions, as we learned as a child,
that keep us from really “knowing, loving and serving God.” Our work, our family and somtimes a sickness, either with a loved one or with ourselves, preoccupies our lives and thus keeps us from seeking Him.
Some of us also wait too long, until our deathbed to seek Him. Unfortunately at that moment we are often
so afraid or we're so sick we don't have the courage or plain old strength to enter fully the mystery.
In John's Gospel, we are invited to abide in the Lord. To rest in him. In the human face of Jesus, we find
the necessary “spirit” to relax and enjoy God. In the face of Jesus we connect to a God who is merciful
and forgiving. In his love, we are not taken out of the world but rather we are able to face our demons and
the ordinary struggles of human living, something that Jesus had to do too. In this union we become at
peace, we find union with the best part of ourselves and we find the strength and fortitude to bring others
together so that they be one with him.
Pope Francis reminds us: “God is our ally, faith in him is our strength and prayer is the expression of this
faith. Therefore Jesus assures us of the victory, but at the end he asks: “when the Son of man comes, will
he find faith on earth?” (Lk18:8). If faith is snuffed out, prayer is snuffed out, and we walk in the dark.
We become lost on the path of life.
Therefore, let us learn from the widow of the Gospel to pray always without growing weary...Pray always,
but not in order to convince the Lord. He knows our needs better than we do! Indeed persevering prayer is
the expression of faith in a God who calls us to fight with him every day and at every moment in order to
conquer evil with good. (Pope Francis, Angelis, October, 2013)
Finally, I bring your attention to one visit by Archbishop Blase Cupich to our parish. He will celebrate the
final “Welcome Mass” of his tour across the Archdiocese that began in early January, here for Vicariate II
at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 12. This is open to all the faithful in our area. A reception will follow.
Please r.s.v.p. to the parish office.
Please come and personally welcome Archbishop Blase Cupich. More importantly join him in prayer for
the needs of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Pray that he may bring hope and welcome to those who feel excluded from God's gaze. May our Shepherd help all of us realize that God's grace comes to the worthy and
unworthy. In Christ we are one.
Peace,
Father Mike Meany
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Devotions in the Church
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
Rosary
Monday through Friday
After 8:45 AM Mass
After 7:30 AM Mass Saturday
Ave Maria Polish Prayer Group
Wednesday,
After 7:00 PM Mass
(Including Benediction )
First Friday Devotions
To the Sacred Heart of Jesus
After 8:45 AM Mass and
After 7:00 PM Polish Mass
First Saturday Devotions
To Immaculate Heart of Mary
After 7:30 AM Mass and
After 6:30 PM Polish Mass
Devotions in the Adoration Chapel
Marian Prayer Group
Monday 7:00 PM
Godzinki Ave Maria Prayer Group
Thursday 8:00 AM
Hour of Divine Mercy
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Annual Catholic Appeal Announcement
12:30—Baptisms (Polish)
Saturday, February 7
5:00—Archdiocesan Celebration of
Consecrated Life
Archbishop Blase Cupich
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Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment
9:00—Scout Mass
2:00—GLADD
Thursday, February 12
7:00—Vicariate II Mass Welcoming
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich
Friday 3:00 PM
(Includes Stations of the Cross)
Pray for priests every Thursday
The Marvelous Rosary
Join in Rosary Prayers daily,
Monday through Friday,
immediately following the 8:45
AM Mass; Saturday following
the 7:30 AM Mass; Sunday
before the 7:30 AM Mass.
Praying the rosary
together in front of the Blessed Sacrament
gives many graces and is so peaceful.
PERPETUAL
EUCHARISTIC
ADORATION
Christ's followers were
skeptical when He preached
the reality of His Body and
Blood as food and drink. St.
John said, "many of His disciples withdrew and no longer
went about with Him."
Seeing this, Jesus asked the Twelve, "Do
you also want to leave me?" Simon Peter did
not understand any more than those who left
Christ, but his loyalty was more firm. "Lord,"
he said, "to whom shall we go? You have
the words of eternal life."
We have the "Word of Eternal Life"
right here with us day and night in our
Adoration Chapel. Do you have something
you want to ask Him? There are several
hours needing adorers. Please pick one for
your personal hour with Him.
Altar Server Schedule Week of February 2—8
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
8:45—Megan John, Stanislaw Swiatek
8:45—Shane Tarjan, Vincenzo Genualdi
8:45— Samantha Dias, Anna Dias
8:45—Matthew Seitzinger, Delilah Denka
8:45—Grace Seitzinger, Kirsten Macam
7:30—Abigale DeLavalle, Johnny Buczkowski
(New) Kurt Kozeny (Helper)
5:00 Special Mass—Stephen Kuechel
Monica Schoenfeldt, Rebecca Joseph
Wesley Healy, Christina Curtis
6:30—Agnes Folga, Kamila Kawa
David Jozefcak
7:30—Gabriella Vos, Julia Nawara
Iza Rostkowski
9:00—Jason Inumerable, Gabriel Catane
Jason Parinas
10:45—Nathaniel Caamoan, Annamarie Diaz (New)
Colleen Murphy
12:30—Gloria Majka (Helper), Julia Sadko
Patrick Jurkulak
6:00—Danny England (New), Gloria Majka (Helper)
Jackie Buczkowski
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Scripture Study
During lent and Easter plan to
attend our Scripture study sessions.
Our study is titled Good News in
New Places. Explore the challenges
faced by the early church in bringing the gospel to the gentiles from a
Jewish culture. This study is 9 sessions.
Our sessions begin on February
15. Sunday mornings 10:00 am 11:55 am. Study fee is only $10.00.
Contact Chester Gilbert at 847-9664789 or
bbgilbert@comcast.net
Thursday February 5, 7:00 PM
to 9:00 PM
Parish Ministry Center - St. John
Brebeuf
Lent/Easter-A Spiritual Preparation
for
Liturgical Lectors.
Presenter: Father Robert Banzin,
Former Pastor, Teacher and
Liturgical
Consultant.
READINGS FOR FEBRUARY 8
First Reading — Job finds life on earth to be drudgery; he is filled
with restlessness (Job 7:1-4, 6-7).
Psalm — Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted (Psalm 147).
Second Reading — Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel. I have
become all things to all, to save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22
-23).
Gospel — Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases
(Mark 1:29-39).
This session is designed for Lectors
and Cantors to further understand
the Word proclaimed in the Scripture readings and Psalms. Understanding the authors and their
original audiences will help you
reach our present day listeners.
This session is also open to all
parishioners.
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Singers!
Niles Metropolitan Chorus
Invites You To Join in Singing
WHAT
Rossini’s Stabat Mater—The stirring hymn to the Blessed Mother, set to beautiful and
dramatic music.
Faure’s Requiem—This all-time favorite continues to inspire.
WHEN
Tuesdays 7:00-9:00PM beginning January 27
WHERE
St. John Brebeuf Church
Music Rehearsal Room, East Parking Lot Entrance
8307 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 (between Oakton and Dempster)
PERFORMANCE
Sunday, March 29, 3:00 PM
with professional orchestra and soloists led by Marek Rachelski
More info (702) 806-8421 or newmru@hotmail.com
SJB YOUTH MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FEBRUARY 2015
1. JOIN US THIS SUMMER! SJB Youth Ministry is registering teens for our Summer Service camp “ALIVE IN YOU 2015”. Be part of an inspirational summer experience! We will be
traveling to Springfield, Illinois, from June 23 through June 28, 2015. Registration fee is $140.
Interested? Contact Mrs. Pam Perez by texting (847-239-2379) or emailing her for the registration form. Tell
your friends! ALL TEENS 13 YEARS AND OLDER ARE WELCOME!
2. Our next OPEN ROOM is this Sunday, SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, February 1st, in the Youth Ministry
Office from 7:00-9:00pm. Enjoy video games, board games, new DVDs. Invite your friends, and make new
ones! Youth Ministry provides snacks and pop. Pizza is $3.00. ALL TEENS ARE WELCOME!
3. TEENS WE NEED YOUR HELP! Youth Ministry is supporting the Catholic Women’s Club International Night on Friday, February 13th from 6:00-9:00pm. We will be serving U.S.A. cuisine of hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, brownies, and popcorn. Youth Ministry needs helpers to set up, to serve the food, and to
clean up. Contact Mrs Perez by emailing her or texting her (847-239-2379) to sign up. THANKS FOR YOUR
SUPPORT!
4. SAVE THE DATE! Join Youth Ministry for our OVERNIGHT LENTEN RETREAT Saturday February 21st to Sunday February 22nd in the Parish Ministry Center. We start with our LIFETEEN MASS at
5:00 in the church. Then we gather for the evening and overnight activities in the PMC. Enjoy food, games,
inspirational prayers, worship music, witness talks, and fellowship with other youth. $5.00 donation and permission form are required to attend the overnight event. Contact Mrs Perez by texting her (847-239-2379) to
get permission form and more details. ALL TEENS ARE WELCOME!
Find us on Facebook! Search for St John YM or our group St John Brebeuf YM
Questions? Contact Pam Perez, Youth Ministry Director, 847-966-9815 www.pjperez52@yahoo.com
Check out our upcoming events at www.sjbrebeuf.org and select Parish Ministries,
then Youth Ministry, then select Calendar.
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Please Support the 2015 Annual
Catholic Appeal
“Entrusted with Responsibility”
Please spend some time this week reflecting on the
Annual Catholic Appeal brochure that you received
with your bulletin. Please remember that the Annual
Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time
special collection. It is a pledge campaign where
you can make a gift payable in installments.
As you review the work enabled by your contribution to the Annual Catholic Appeal, please reflect on
God’s gifts to you. He has given you all that you
have. With these gifts, you are entrusted with responsibility. Your gifts to our parish, to the Archdiocese and to the work of the Church throughout
the world should be given in gratitude for the continuing gifts that God gives you.
Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes
participate in the campaign and the gifts of many
enable our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries
and services. Our combined gifts not only signify
our gratitude to God, they fund a significant portion
of the work of our Archdiocese.
After our parish goal is reached in cash, 100% of
any additional funds come back to our parish to help
to fund our needs.
Congratulations to the GALA raffle winner, If you received your pledge form in the mail, please
The Dutkin Family
complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass next
Christians, like all people of good
will, are not to cooperate in any practices, even if permitted by civil law,
which are contrary to God's law. Each individual in fact
has a moral responsibility to inform their own individual
moral conscience to what is evil and how to fight against
it. Abortion is evil.
Pope John Paul II.
Let us continue to pray daily:
“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you
very much. I beg you to spare the
life of the unborn baby that I have
spiritually adopted who is in danger of
abortion.”
weekend. For those of you that did not receive a
mailing or have not had time to respond to it, we
will conduct our in-pew pledge process at all Masses
next weekend. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
Hospital Bed Available
There is a family in the parish wishing to donate
an electric hospital bed. Anyone in need of this bed
kindly call the parish office and leave your name
and phone number. A member of St. Vincent de
Paul Society will contact you to arrange for you to
pick it up. Call 847-966-8145.
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INTERNATIONAL
NIGHT DONATIONS
The Catholic Women’s
Club is looking for items
that can be used to make up
baskets for raffle prizes for
International Night on February 13th. Toiletries, kitchen
items, wine or liquor, chocolate, gardening articles, and
gift cards are some suggestions. If you would like to donate an already-made basket,
that would be very much appreciated. Donations can be
dropped off at the parish
office marked, INTERNATIONAL NIGHT”.
If you cannot drop off your
donation, arrangements can be
made for pick up. Any questions, call Sheila Ryan, 847207-8717.
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Time:
In the Gospel today we read that
because Jesus spoke with authority his reputation spread throughout the surrounding region of
Galilee. As his disciples, we can
also speak with authority when
we put our faith into actions by
helping the poor and suffering.
Have you considered answering the call to serve the poor by
joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
Parish Office: (847) 966-8145
Email:
sjbrebeufsvdp@yahoo.com
ATTENTION: HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR GIRLS!
The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) offers a $1,000
college scholarship (renewable to $4,000) and applications are now available. Please contact Judi Stephens at 847-842-9295 for an application or
more information. Open to high school senior girls in Cook and Lake
counties. The deadline is March 1.
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PRESENTATION OF
MINISTRIES/
ORGANIZATIONS
Parish Council is asking
all of the Ministries/
Organizations to represent
themselves to the Parish.
During the next four
months, leaders of our
ministries will be in the
main vestibule to present
themselves to our parishioners. We encourage you to
take advantage of this opportunity. If you are thinking about using your time
and talent, this would be a
great time to join. During
February we will be highlighting the Commissions
that make up Spiritual Life.
LADIES NIGHT OUT
Be sure to put March
10th on your calendar! The
Catholic Women’s Club
Ladies Night Out” will be
held at Riggio’s. More
information will follow.
SJB WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Nominations are open for the SJB Woman of the Year. Please send a profile of your nominee of not
more than 200 words, describing your reasons for her nomination, her church and community activities,
her family information. Deadline is March 1. The CWC Board will make a selection on March 3 and the
name of our Woman of the Year 2015 will be announced at the March 10 CWC general meeting. Nominations may be dropped off at the parish office CWC box, “Attn: Judi Stephens”. Contact Judi at 847-8429295 for a list of past recipients of the honor and with any questions.
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A Special Thank You
The New Year’s Eve committee wishes to thank all who supported this year’s event.
Once again it was a huge success, and we raised over $10,000 for the parish of SJB. I
also wish to express a debt of gratitude to the committee members for their teamwork and
to all who came to help set up the PMC for this event.
Wishing all a Healthy and Prosperous 2015, and may God Bless.
Richard Prucnal -- Chair
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will be hosting a Valentine's party which is free to
all parishioners at the P.M.C. at 6:30 p.m. Please
direct questions to Mel Koenigs at 847-966-2293.
Every Tuesday morning in the Parish Ministry
Center there is a group of men and women ready to Have A GREAT WEEK !
enjoy a day of coffee, conversation and companion- Spring is right around the corner; until then stay
warm!
ship.
They go by the name of “Golden Agers” and are Michael Curtis, Grand Knight, Council #4338
ready to welcome new members.
We start at 10:00 am and after a short meeting to
Upcoming Events:
plan our next activity, speaker, trip or party are
ready for a lot of serious Bingo.
February 4 - Spelling Bee Contest at SJB
Stop by and see what we’re all about and bring
friends, neighbors. Everyone is welcome. For more Flanagan Hall at 1:00PM
information call Maryann Krueger, 847-966-9588. General Business Meeting in PMC at 7:30 PM
February 9 - Holy Name Men's Club / Knights
of
Columbus Valentine party at SJB Ministry CenKNIGHTLY NEWS
ter at 6:30PM. Free admission and entertainment.
February 12 - Honor Guard has been requested
The North American Martyrs Council 4338 would like to at 7:00 PM at SJB Church for a special Mass celecongratulate all of the partici- brated by Archbishop Rev. Blase J. Cupich
February 25 - Officer Meeting at 7:00 pm
pants both girls and boys and
HOLIDAYS OVER!!
GOT WINTER DOLDRUMS??
winners ages 9 through 14 that
If you have any questions regarding the
participated in the annual youth
free throw contest this past weekend. The Knights Knights of Columbus Council #4338, please
would also like to thank all of the volunteers in giv- contact Grand Knight, Michael Curtis at 847663-1733 or email: michaelc.kofc@gmail.com
ing their time that made this event so successful.
On Monday, February 9, the Holy Name Men's
Club and the Knights of Columbus Council #4338
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Drodzy Parafianie,
Kiedy zatrzymujemy się na moment, zdajemy sobie sprawę, że jesteśmy błogosławieni. Bóg jest dla nas dobry
i mamy satysfakcję z tego w jakim kierunku posuwają się sprawy. Ale kiedy spędzimy trochę więcej czasu
zdajemy sobie sprawę, że mamy jeszcze głęboką tęsknotę za zjednoczeniem się z Bogiem. W naszej ciszy
rozpoznajemy również naszą ciemność i podziały w sobie samych, które często nie pozwalają nam na bliskość
z Bogiem.
Ciemność ta jest czymś więcej niż nieczystą myślą lub żałowaniem tego, że nie byliśmy cierpliwi z naszym
małżonkiem lub zazdrościliśmy w pracy. Podczas, kiedy te przewinienia mogą lub nie, wskazywać na coś
głębszego, możemy często skupiać się za bardzo na nich, ponieważ częściej są one częścią ludzkiej natury.
Ciemność o której mówię, to ta ukryta głęboko w rzeczach , słowach i czynach, tak jak uczyliśmy się tego jako
dzieci, która to odciąga nas od „poznania, kochania i służenia Bogu”. Nasza praca, nasza rodzina i czasami
choroba bliskiej osoby lub nas samych, zaprząta nasze życie i odciąga nas od szukania Boga. Niektórzy z nas
czekają zbyt długo, aż na łożu śmierci, do szukania Boga. Niestety, w tym momecie jesteśmy przestraszeni lub
jesteśmy tak chorzy, że nie mamy odwagi lub siły, aby wejść całkowicie w tajemnicę.
W Ewangelii Św. Jana, jesteśmy zaproszeni do przebywania z Panem. Aby w nim odpocząć. W ludzkiej twarzy
Jezusa, znajdujemy potrzebnego “ducha” do odpoczynku i cieszenia się bycia z Bogiem. W twarzy Jezusa
odnajdujemy bliskość z Bogiem, który jest miłosierny i kochający. W Jego miłości, nie jesteśmy wyrwani z
tego świata, ale raczej jesteśmy zdolni, aby skonfrontować nasze demony i codzienne zmagania ludzkiego
życia, coś co Jezus również robił. W tym zjednoczeniu. znajdujemy pokój, jednoczymy się z najlepszą częścią
nas samych i znajdujemy siłę i odwagę, aby przyprowadzić innych, aby stali się jednym ciałem.
Papież Franciszek przypomina nam: “Bóg jest naszym sprzymieżeńcem, wiara w niego jest naszą siłą i
modlitwa jest wyrazem naszej wiary. Dlatego Jezus zapewnia o zwycięstwie ale na koniec pyta: „Kiedy Syn
Człowieczy przyjdzie, czy znajdzie wiarę na ziemi?” (Łk 18-8). Jeżeli wiara jest zgaszona, modlitwa jest
zgaszona i chodzimy w ciemności. Gubimy się na ścieżce życia.
Dlatego, nauczmy się od wdowy z Ewangelii, aby modlić się zawsze bez zamartwiania się... zawsze się
módlcie, ale nie po to, by przekonać Pana za pomocą słów! On zna nasze potrzeby lepiej od nas samych!
Nieustanna modlitwa jest wyrazem naszej wiary w Boga, który wzywa nas do walki razem z nim każdego dnia
i w każdym momencie, aby zło dobrem zwyciężać. (Papież Franciszek, Modlitwa Anioł Pański, Październik,
2013)
Na zakończenie, chciałbym przypomnieć o dwóch wizytach w naszej parafii Arcybiskupa Błażeja Cupich.
Arcybiskup Cupich będzie celebrował Mszę Św. O 5 wieczorem w tą sobotę, 7-go lutego, jako Mszę na
zakończenie zjazdu konsekrowanych i zakonnych mężczyzn i kobiet. To będzie Msza Św o godzinie 5
wieczorem. Drugie, będzie on celebrował ostatnią „Mszę Powitalną” podczas jego objazdu po Archidiecezji,
które rozpoczęło się na początku stycznia. Msza Św. dla wikariatu II zostanie odprawiona o godzinie 7:00
wieczorem w czwartek, 12-go lutego. Jest to zaproszenie dla wszystkich z naszej okolicy. Przyjęcie odbędzie
się po Mszy Św.
Proszę przyjdźcie i osobiście powitajcie Arcybiskupa Błażeja Cupich. Ale przede wszystkim, pomódlcie się
razem z nim w intencji potrzeb Archidiecezji Chicago. Pomódlcie się, aby przyniósł on pokój i powitanie dla
tych, którzy czują się wykluczeni z oczu Bożych. Niech nasz Pasterz pomoże nam wszystkim zdać sobie
sprawę, że Boża łaska jest dana godnym i niegodnym. W Chrystusie wszyscy jesteśmy jedno.
Szczęść Boże,
Ks. Mike Meany
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” Msza Powitalna Arcybiskupa Cupich”
Wszyscy z Wikariatu II są zaproszeni, aby przywitać i poznać naszego nowego
pasterza, Arcybiskupa Błażeja Cupich, Dziewiętnastego Arcybiskupa Archidiecezji
Chicago. Specjalna Msza Św odbędzie się:
W Czwartek, 12 lutego o godzinie 7:00 wieczorem.
Parafia Św. Jana Brebeuf
Poczęstunek odbędzie się po Mszy Św. Będzie to szansa, aby poznać Arcybiskupa
Cupich i zrobić sobie z nim zdjęcie (przez fotografa).
Serdecznie Podziekujemy!
W imieniu komitetu Balu Sylwestrowego i parafji Sw. Jana Brebeuf,
serdecznie dziekuje za tak liczne poparcie i $10,000 duchodu dla parafji. Z roku na rok, naszo grono sie
powieksza i poraz pierwszy zabraklo nam miejsc. Prosze, zamawiac wczesniej na 2015.
Osobiscie, duze, duze Bog Zaplac czlonkom komitetu: Anka i Edward Rybka, Jola i
Wladyslaw Miszczyszyn, Stanislaw Kogut, i malzonka Aleksandra za ich nieustanne wysilki
i wspolprace, i wszystkim co przysli z pomoca przygotowac sale.
Zyczy wszystkim duzo Zdrowia, Szczescia i Bozego Blogoslawienstwa.
Ryszard Prucnal -- Prezes
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REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS
OUR DECEASED
Michalina Obiorek
Lucille Vito
Mary Vrablik
Marek Stopinski
Helena Wrobel
Catalina Wvier
Dr. Andrew C. Pasminski
MEMORIAL
OPPORTUNITY
If you would like to
remember a deceased relative
or friend in a special way, here
is your opportunity. We are accepting donations for the
altar breads and wine that are used at Mass each week.
Every week in the bulletin we will post who the bread
and wine was donated in memory of. Suggested donation
is $50. You can drop off or mail your donation to the Parish Office, marked “Altar Bread Memorial.” Make sure
to include your name and the name/s of whom you would
like to be remembered.
Requests are published in the bulletin in the order
that they are received.
Celebrating our SJB Military
Remembrance
St. John Brebeuf Parish is in the
process of establishing a military
remembrance presentation for all active
and fallen since September 11, 2001. We are accepting
family members names, branch of service and photo.
Please bring them to the parish office, attention Legion of
Mary. ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, AIR FORCE,
COAST GUARD, NATIONAL GUARD.
Please remember in prayer the
following who are currently
serving in the Armed Forces:
Timothy Casey
Joseph Merkel
Robert Monaco
Thomas Neuhengen
Christopher Vick
Pvt. James Cunningham
CDR John Tutwiler
Dominic Carrabotta
Mark Honsa
Peter Merkel
Chief Ryan Morrow
Scott Rodberg
Sgt. Daniel Cunningham
Susanne Connolly Tutwiler
Kevin Michael Kozeny
Col. Barbara Jones
(Wiltgen)
May they return safely to their families.
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Pray for all our ill Members
Carlyn Delort
Eugenio & Antonia Dias
Diana D’Costa
Angela D’Costa
Walter Przybysz
Aidan Stotz
Virginia Penkala
Barbara Donovan
Kathy Berresheim
Sr. Rose Mary Carney
Henryk Stankiewicz
Michael Curtis
Bob Biewald
Lorraine Bielat
Lourdes Vivar
Dolores Perales
Esther Prochaska
Mary O’Toole
Irene Dodaro
Mildred Nosko
Madeline Albano
Jackie Weiss
Sally Raphael
Clem Juris
Shahla Lahijani
Anna Chacko
Terry & Dominic DiVito
Margaret Lach
Mary Hamma
Debbie Terzakis
Souk Tha Phone
Rose Ugel
Cathy Neff
Donna Miller
Albert DeLorenzo
Dorothy Cichon
Kim Travaglio
Pamela Sobie
Charlene Green
Jeffrey Bandis
Betty Weiss
Henry Zajac
Kamillus Urban
Patti Maher Tyska
Ida Lui
Stanley Kogut
Zdzislaw Puacz
Stanley Budzinski
Laura Begale
Michael Luisi
Lorna Alba
Annette Schubert
Patrick Leahy
Eugene Mangan
Adam Rowel
Varant Minatiskan
Madeline Pukal-4 yrs. old
Cyril & Peg Maher
Elaine Friedman
Patricia Clausen
Dolores Gruzynski
John Peter Rolwes
Nanette Sadorra
Oscar Malabanan
Jeff Sefcik
Lita Rosales
Alma Kort
Randolf Abana
Noli Failma
Christina Curtis
Julie Cardone
Bernadyne Semmerling
Jerry Brazowski
Michael Likvan
Madeline Hendricksen
Mary & Mario Colosi
Ruben Pactol
Mitchell Miklas
Marcelino de la Cruz
Donna Kornovich
Geraldine Tyre
Barbara Zonsius
Edward Kolasa
Patricia Jablonski
Dolores Perales
Linda Karno
Marilyn Philippsen
Butch Reeder
Linda Bennett
James Kurtzer
John Nawodylo
Wladyslaw Policht
Franciszek Policht
Jadwiga Cudnowska
Adrian Quintana
Morgan Prellberg
Jan Martin
Dorothy Pedtke
Tom Surace
Brian Brown
Roy Wolf
Anne Maczek
February 1, 2015
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intentions for the Week
Monday, February 2—The Presentation of the Lord
6:30—Birthday Remembrance for Purificacion
Irabagon
Leokadia, Wiktoria, Czeslaw Kapela
8:45—Sean P. Maher LCPL (10th Anniv. Of Death)
Julia Luberda (3rd Anniv. Of Death)
Tuesday, February 3—St. Blaise, Bishop & Martyr
6:30—Flormaria Ramirez
8:45—Concy & Sunita Mesquita (22nd Anniv. Of
Death)
Wednesday, February 4—Weekday
6:30—Albert & Georgiana Dorsch
Claire Lee
Birthday Remembrance for Marty Slack
8:45—Blessings for Cathy Caaraon
7:00—For All Parishioners
Thursday, February 5—St. Agatha
6:30—Marie Merkel (31st Anniv. Of Death)
8:45—Stanley Peszek
First Friday, February 6—St. Paul Miki
6:30—Albert & Georgiana Dorsch
8:45—Emily Kramarczyk
7:00—Roman Rodak (2nd Anniv. Of Death)
Birthday Blessings for Izabela Woziwoda
Jan Kubon
Krystyna Suwaj (29th Anniv. Of Death)
O Zdrowie i Boze Blogoslawienstwo dla
Antoniego i Jego Rodziny
First Saturday, February 7—Weekday
7:30—Marian C. Endre
God’s Blessings for Piotr
5:00—Celebrant: Archbishop Blase Cupich
Thomas Birt
George Peri
Celebration of Consecrated Life
Bill Gruzynski
6:30—Celebrant: Fr. Robert Pajor
Michael Puacz
Tomasz Boczar (30th Anniv. Of Death)
Zofia & Wladyslaw Boczar
John & Helen Izykowski
Jerzy Lapinski
Za Zdrowie i Szczesliwy Wybok drogi zycia
Dla Karola
Wedding Banns
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Mario Krolowo Rozanca Swietego z Pompejow
Prosze Cie O Laski i Zdrowie dla Syna Pawla
i Boze Blogoslawienstwo Na Caly Rok.
Sunday, February 8—Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30—Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany
Albert & Georgiana Dorsch
Richard Jaretz
Birthday Blessings for Ryan Christopher Haig
Karl Delphin
9:00—Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany
Irvin Blaszynski, Elizabeth Matteoni
Clara Filmonczyk, Bronislawa & Felix Kielar
Bogdan Wierzbicki, Czeslaw Wierzbicki
Edward Wierzbicki, Jozefa Kozlowska
Andrew Beierwaltes, Walter Neuhengen
10:45—Celebrant: Fr. Robert Pajor
Lorenz Gfesser, Walter Bialka
Dolores McAndrew, Dorothy Hoernig
Betty Labny, Martha Reid
Luz Morales
12:30—Celebrant: Fr. Robert Pajor
Eugenia, Apolonia & Jozef Dopart
Maria Cynar, Krystyna Liszka
Tomasz Boczar (30th Anniv. Of Death)
Wladyslaw Boczar (2nd Anniv. Of Death)
Katarzyna & Jan Wozniczka
Marlena Lozinska
Stanislawa Skorska
All Dec’d. Mbrs. Of St. Angels Rosary Group
Maria Szajnowska (1st Anniv. Of Death)
Lucyna & Henryk Rutkowski
Z okazji 75-lecia wywuski na Syberie 10-go
Lutego 1940 roku szczegolnie tych z rodziny
Kaczuk, niech wszystkim zmarlych bedzie
Letka ziemia a dla zyjacej Heleny Gnatek zeby
Pan Bog Blogoslawil dobrym zdrowiem.
O Boze Blogoslawienstwo i zdrowie na caly
Rok dla wszystkich pracownikow z IRGCO i
Dla ich rodzin
Barbara & Alexander Barczynski (60th Wedd.
Anniv.)
2:00—GLADD
6:00—Celebrant: Fr. Michael Meany
Toni Helmuth, Elizabeth Matteoni
1—Zachary Reiter & Ewa Pawelko
Tuesday, February 3 is the feast of St. Blaise. Blessing of throats will take place at the
6:30 am and 8:45 am Masses.
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St. John Brebeuf Church
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
Staff
Pastor: Rev. Michael Meany
Associates: Rev. Piotr Rapcia
Rev. Robert Pajor
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Robert Banzin
Weekend Asst.: Rev. Patrick Marshall
Deacons: Larry Skaja
Andy Beierwaltes, Mariusz Kosla
Pastoral Associate: Maciek Karaban
Music Director: Marek Rachelski
Associate Music Director: Mariusz Kosla
Business Manager: Joseph Wojtowicz
School Principal: Elise Matson
Director Youth Ministry: Pam Perez
Staff Secretary: Charlotte Lindquist
Bulletin Editor, Parish Secretary:
Barbara Bronder
Rectory: 8307 N. Harlem Ave.
Parish Office: 8305 N. Harlem Ave.
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 966-8145 Fax: (847) 966-0014
Website: www.sjbrebeuf.org
School: (847) 966-3266
Website: www.sjbschool.org
Religious Education: (847) 966-3269
Youth Office: (847) 966-9815
Mass Schedule
“We are a people of faith who offer each
other and those touched by us the
means to experience God through prayer,
sacraments, education
and mutual support in light of the
Gospel and Catholic Tradition.”
February 1, 2015
Saturday: 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM (Polish)
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 AM,
12:30 PM (Polish), 6:00 PM
Monday—Friday Morning: 6:30 & 8:45 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 PM (Polish)
Saturday Morning: 7:30 AM
Holyday: 5:30 PM (English); 7:00 PM (Polish)
Vigil: 7:00 PM English
Reconciliation - Saturday
11:00 AM—Noon (English & Polish)
First Friday, 6:00 PM (English & Polish)
Baptisms
Last Sunday of each month during
10:45 AM Mass or 2:00 PM Service
(Polish): First Weekend of each month:
at 12:30 PM Mass on Sunday &
Third Sunday of the Month at 1:45 PM
Parents must attend pre-baptism instruction.
Matrimony
Four months notice is minimal.
Eucharistic Adoration
24 Hours a Day In Parish Ministry Center Chapel
St. Vincent de Paul—sjbrebeufsvdp@yahoo.com