April 26, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 26, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Parish Office: 773.486.4300
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.
Parish Fax: 773.252.5346
School Office: 773.486.1334
School Fax: 773.486.1782
www.stjohnberchmans.org
2517 Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647
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Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Weekdays: by Appointment
Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2015
Wayne’s World
Francis Cardinal George (1937-2015)
Dear Friends,
cares for his flock. Cardinal George cared for this flock, for sure.
Happy Easter!
Another visit from the Cardinal was the second Sunday of Advent
in 2011. Our former Director of Music, Jacob Bancks, a convert to
Catholicism himself, and a great admirer of Cardinal George, wrote a
musical setting for a Mass. The Cardinal, ever the good shepherd, agreed
to come for its premier. He not only celebrated the Mass, he stayed for
a reception honoring Jake. As usual, the Cardinal was one of the last to
leave the reception. He wanted to be sure that each person who wanted
to greet him and to pose for a photograph with him would have the
opportunity to do so. Even though his physical heath caused him pain,
he didn’t let on. He stayed, posing for picture after picture. And in his
humble way, he directed all the attention to Jake.
Fifteen days after the celebration of the
resurrection of our Lord, Francis Cardinal George
slipped away. After valiantly serving this Archdiocese
for over seventeen years, after more than fifty years
of priesthood, after participating in the election of
two popes, after suffering a lifelong illness and after
more recent battles with cancer, our longtime shepherd went home
to the Good Shepherd. This week we laid him to rest. I considered
Cardinal George a pastor and a model of priestly life. He shepherded the
Archdiocese of Chicago for more than two thirds of the time that I have
been a priest here. He loved the Church. He loved our Lord and he loved
Our Lady, and he loved the people of this Archdiocese.
I cannot even count the number of times our pilgrimage groups have
had the opportunity to be with Cardinal George. Cardinal George always
made time for young people. We met him for World Youth Day in cities
around the globe. Without fail, he would stay for questions and photos
every time. He challenged the young people to stay close to the Lord and
close to the Church. He told them that he valued them and that they were
important in the life of the Church.
I guess I am most grateful for Cardinal George’s wisdom and his
directness. I remember that October day in 2005 when I quite literally
bumped into the Cardinal at a priest meeting. I had been a full-time
associate administrator of Catholic Charities and had truly been enjoying
that assignment. After nearly bumping into each other the Cardinal said,
“I want you to be a pastor.” I told him that I was just over three years into
my term and was really enjoying my ministry. The Cardinal responded,
“Then do both!” and turned and walked away. Days later, I received the
parish profile of Saint John Berchmans, and within weeks received my
assignment here.
Some of my best pilgrimage memories of Cardinal George come
from the trip in 2008 when more than 200 people from the Archdiocese
of Chicago joined the Cardinal on the first Archdiocesan pilgrimage
to Lourdes. The Cardinal traveled with, stayed with and ate with the
pilgrims. He accepted no preferential treatment. He even took time to
sit in a confessional — without air-conditioning — for hours hearing the
confessions of the pilgrims who joined him. Pope Francis has said that
a good shepherd smells like his sheep. In his willingness to walk with,
eat with and sweat with his sheep on that pilgrimage in 2008, Cardinal
George showed me and so many other what kind of shepherd he really
was. He imitated the Good Shepherd, because he believed what Saint John
says in today’s second reading: “See what love the Father has bestowed on
us… We shall see him as he is!”
In the nine years that I have been your pastor, Cardinal George
visited this parish twice. In February of 2009, he came for the blessing
and dedication of the elevator and accessibility project. He supported the
project from its inception. Shortly after I arrived, I had a funeral here. A
relative of the deceased arrived, without knowing that the church wasn’t
accessible to a person in a motorized wheelchair. After pulling up to the
church, the relative saw the steps and sent someone to ask where the
accessible entrance was. I told the relative that there really was none.
The relative drove off, turned away from mourning and praying with her
family. I told Cardinal George that story. He pledged to help me get
the elevator installed. He arranged for loans from the Archdiocese to be
made and followed the progress intently. As the work commenced, the
Cardinal encouraged me to not only install an elevator, but to make the
entire sanctuary accessible, so that people of all abilities would be able
to answer the call to liturgical ministry in this church. A good shepherd
May Cardinal George rest in peace; may his good deeds go with him.
Peace,
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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April 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
THE YEAR OF THE SACRAMENTS
Pope Francis’ Vision of Healing and Communion
(JULY 2014 - JUNE 2015)
Parish Announcements
SEAL
The Rite of Confirmation contains these
essential words for the conferral of the
sacrament: “Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy
Spirit.” The exact meaning of these words may elude us.What does it
mean to be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit? To seal something
can often mean to enclose it, but clearly that is not the meaning of
Confirmation. Another meaning is to certify or to guarantee. When
something is sealed or has a seal affixed to it, we know that it is real
and genuine. As we try to follow Jesus and live his way of discipleship,
we may be uncertain. And we should be, especially if we are relying
on ourselves and our own efforts. In fact, when we are his confirmed
disciples on whom the seal of the Holy Spirit has been set, we can be
absolutely certain.We live and walk, not on our own, but by the grace
and power of the Holy Spirit.
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THE SACRAMENTS
Many of the students in both our school and Religious Education program
are in the final stages of preparing to receive Sacraments in the first week
of May. First Communions will be celebrated at the 5pm Mass on Saturday,
May 2nd and the 9:45am, 11:30am & 6:30pm Masses on Sunday, May 3rd.
Confirmation will be celebrated at 7pm on Wednesday, May 6th. Please
keep these students in your prayers during these final weeks and consider
joining us at one or more of the Masses to share their Sacramental joy!
SUMMER ON THE SQUARE
Save the Date! Summer on the Square will be held on Saturday, June
13th. We will begin with an outdoor Mass at 4pm, and the fun will
continue throughout the evening with foods from around the world,
various musical performances on the Church steps, and games and
activities for the kids!
World Day of Prayer for
Vocations
Raffle tickets will be on sale soon! If you can help with the raffle sale
or in anyway at Summer on the Square, sign-up sheets are available in
the vestibule or you can contact Jennifer in the rectory office. It will
take the entire community to make this event a success. Please consider
volunteering your time or purchasing a raffle ticket.
Today the Church throughout the world prays for vocations. Will you
make a special effort to ask the Lord for more vocations to priesthood
and religious life?
•Pray for the priests who have ministered to you throughout your life,
both living and dead.
•Keep our parish priests in your prayers throughout the week.
•Encourage your children, grandchildren, or other young people to
consider a vocation as a priest or religious brother or sister.
•Pray a rosary for more young men and women in our diocese to
respond to God’s call.
MASS INTENTIONS
All St. John Berchmans parishioners and friends are invited to request
Mass intentions for those who have died, for loved ones on their birthdays
or anniversaries, or for any other occasion or concern. As the Holy
Sacrifice of the Mass is the most powerful prayer of the Church,
this is a very effective way to honor the living or pray for the dead.
“At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were
troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.Then he said to his disciples:
‘The harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest
to send out laborers for his harvest.’” (Mt 9:37-38)
The suggested donation for these Masses is $10 per Mass. We will be
limiting the number of intentions to two per Mass, so in order to ensure
availability of your requested day and time, please submit this request to
the rectory office as soon as possible. Intentions will be added to the
calendar on a first-come basis. Mass intentions are now be accepted for
all Masses through December 2016.
Catholic Charities
Mother’s Day Collection
May 10, 2015
Assistance is Available
In conjunction with several programs provided by the State
of Illinois, Catholic Charities can help you provide for your
children. If you need help obtaining an AllKids medical card
or a LINK food assistance card, please contact Margarita at
(708) 329-4025. They are there to help, and your immigration
status will never be a factor.
Daria had no income, and lived with her children in a condemned
building. Catholic Charities brought the family to one of our shelters.
We helped her find work and permanent housing. She and her children
were among the 991 individuals we sheltered last year.
Please give to Catholic Charities on Mother’s Day to help homeless
families get back on their feet. Learn more at www.catholiccharities.net.
“How marvelous it would be if, at the end of the day, each of us could say: today I
have performed an act of charity towards others!” - Pope Francis
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2015
Wayne’s World
Francis Cardinal George (1937-2015)
Queridos Amigos,
capacidades pudieran responder a la llamada al ministerio litúrgico en esta
iglesia. Un buen pastor cuida de su rebaño. No hay dudas, de que el Cardenal
George cuidó de este rebaño.
¡Felices Pascuas!
Quince días después de la celebración de la
resurrección de nuestro Señor, falleció el Cardenal
Francis George. Después de servir valerosamente
esta Arquidiócesis por más de diecisiete años, después
de más de cincuenta años de sacerdocio, después de
participar en la elección de dos papas, después de sufrir
una enfermedad durante toda su vida y después de las batallas más recientes
con el cáncer, nuestro pastor de toda la vida se fue a casa al Buen Pastor. Esta
semana lo pusimos a descansar. Consideré al Cardenal George un pastor y un
modelo de la vida sacerdotal. Él guió a la Arquidiócesis de Chicago durante
más de dos tercios del tiempo que he sido sacerdote aquí. Él amó a la Iglesia,
a nuestro Señor a la Virgen y a la gente de esta Arquidiócesis.
Otra visita del Cardenal fue el segundo domingo de Adviento en 2011.
Nuestro anterior Director de Música, Jacob Bancks, convertido al catolicismo,
y un gran admirador del Cardenal George, escribió un arreglo musical para
una Misa. El Cardenal, siempre como buen pastor, aceptó venir para su
estreno. Él no sólo celebró la Misa, sino que se quedó para una recepción
en honor a Jake. Como de costumbre, el Cardenal era uno de los últimos
en irse de la recepción. Quería asegurarse de que cada persona que deseaba
saludarlo y posar para una fotografía con él tuviera la oportunidad de hacerlo.
A pesar de que su salud física le causaba dolor, no lo demostraba. Se quedó,
posando para un sinnúmero de fotos. Y en su humilde manera, el dirigió toda
la atención a Jake.
Ni siquiera puedo contar el número de veces que nuestros grupos de
peregrinos tuvieron la oportunidad de estar con el Cardenal George. El
Cardenal George siempre hizo tiempo para los jóvenes. Nos reunimos con
él para el Día Mundial de la Juventud en ciudades alrededor del mundo. Sin
lugar a dudas, cada vez él permanecía para las preguntas y fotos. Él desafió a
los jóvenes a permanecer cerca del Señor y cerca de la Iglesia. Les dijo que los
valoraba y que eran importantes en la vida de la Iglesia.
Admito que estoy muy agradecido por la sabiduría y franqueza del
Cardenal George. Recuerdo aquel día de octubre en 2005, cuando yo
literalmente me topé con él en una reunión de sacerdotes. Yo ejercía el
puesto de administrador asociado de tiempo completo en Caridades Católicas
y verdaderamente había estado disfrutando de esa asignación. Después de casi
topar el uno con el otro, el Cardenal me dijo, “Yo quisiera que usted fuera
un pastor.” Yo le dije que solo tenía un poco más de tres años de mi término
y estaba disfrutando de mi ministerio. El cardenal respondió: “¡Entonces,
haga ambos!”, y dio la media vuelta y se alejó. Días más tarde, recibí el perfil
de la parroquia de San Juan Berchmans, y en cuestión de semanas recibí mi
asignación aquí.
Algunos de mis mejores recuerdos del peregrinaje del Cardenal George
son del viaje en 2008, cuando más de 200 personas de la Arquidiócesis de
Chicago se unieron al Cardenal en la primera peregrinación arquidiocesana a
Lourdes. El Cardenal viajó, se quedó y comió con los peregrinos. Él no aceptó
ningún tratamiento preferencial. Incluso tomó el tiempo para sentarse en un
confesionario sin aire acondicionado durante horas oyendo las confesiones
de los peregrinos que le acompañaban. El Papa Francisco ha dicho que un
buen pastor huele como sus ovejas. En su buena voluntad de caminar, comer
y sudar con sus ovejas en esa peregrinación en 2008, el Cardenal George me
demostró, y a los demás que clase de pastor realmente era. Él imitó al Buen
Pastor, porque creía lo que San Juan dice en la segunda lectura de hoy: “¡Miren
cuanto amor nos ha dado el Padre ... lo veremos tal cual es!”
En los nueve años que he sido su pastor, el Cardenal George visitó esta
parroquia dos veces. En febrero de 2009 vino para la bendición y dedicación
del proyecto del elevador y accesibilidad. Él apoyó el proyecto desde su
inicio. Poco después de mi llegada, tuve un funeral aquí. Un pariente del
difunto llegó, sin saber que la iglesia no era accesible a una persona en una
silla de ruedas motorizada. Después de detenerse en la iglesia, el pariente vio
las escaleras y envió a alguien para que preguntara dónde estaba la entrada
accesible. Le dije al pariente que en realidad no había ninguna. El pariente
se marchó, sin participar en la Misa y sin rezar con su familia. Le comenté
al Cardenal George esa historia. Se comprometió a ayudarme a conseguir
la instalación del elevador. El arregló que los préstamos de la Arquidiócesis
se hicieran y siguió atentamente el progreso. A medida que el trabajo
comenzaba, el Cardenal me animó a que no solo se instalara un elevador, pero
a que se hiciera todo el santuario accesible, de modo que la gente de todas las
En paz descanse el Cardenal George; que sus buenas obras lo acompañen.
Paz,
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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April 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
EL AÑO DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
La Visión del Papa Francisco Sobre la Sancación y la Comunión
(JULIO 2014 - JUNIO 2015)
SELLAR
Anuncios Parroquiales
El rito de la Confirmación contiene estas palabras
esenciales para la administración del sacramento:
“Recibe por esta señal el don del Espíritu Santo”.
Es ser sellados con el don del Espíritu Santo. El
significado exacto de estas palabras puede parecernos poco claro. ¿Qué
quiere decir ser sellados con el don del Espíritu Santo? Sellar algo con
frecuencia quiere decir encerrarlo, pero claramente no es este el significado
de la Confirmación. Otro significado es certificar o garantizar. Cuando algo
está sellado o se le aplica un sello, sabemos que es real y genuino. Mientras
intentamos seguir a Jesús y vivir su camino de discipulado, podemos
sentirnos inseguros. Y deberíamos estarlo, especialmente si dependemos
de nosotros mismos y de nuestros esfuerzos. De hecho, cuando somos sus
discípulos confirmados sobre quienes se ha impreso el sello del Espíritu
Santo, podemos sentirnos absolutamente seguros.Vivimos y caminamos, no
por nosotros mismos, sino por la gracia y el poder del Espíritu Santo.
ACOMPÁÑENOS A CELEBRAR LOS SACRAMENTOS
Muchos de los estudiantes en nuestra escuela y del Programa de Educación
Religiosa están en las etapas finales de preparación para recibir los
Sacramentos en la primera semana de mayo. Las Primeras Comuniones se
celebrarán durante las Misas el sábado, 2 de mayo a las 5pm y el domingo 3
de mayo a las 9:45am, 11:30am y 6:30pm. La Confirmación se celebrará el
miércoles, 6 de mayo a las 7pm. ¡Por favor mantenga a estos estudiantes en
sus oraciones durante estas últimas semanas y considere unirse a nosotros en
una o más de las Misas para compartir su alegría Sacramental!
VERANO EN LA CUADRA
¡Reserve la fecha! El Verano en la Cuadra se llevará a cabo el sábado, 13 de
junio. Comenzaremos con una misa al aire libre a las 4pm, y la diversión
continuará durante toda la noche con alimentos de todo el mundo, diversas
actuaciones musicales en las escaleras de la Iglesia, y ¡juegos y actividades
para los niños!
Día Mundial de Oración por las
Vocaciones
¡Los boletos de la rifa están a la venta! Si usted puede ayudar con la venta de
la rifa o cualquier otra forma en el evento del Verano en la Cuadra, las hojas
de inscripción están disponibles en el vestíbulo o puede ponerse en contacto
con Jennifer en la oficina de la rectoría. Es necesario que toda la comunidad
participe para que este evento sea un éxito. Por favor, considere donar su
tiempo o la compra de un boleto para la rifa.
Hoy la Iglesia universal reza por las vocaciones. ¿Hará usted un esfuerzo
especial para pedir al Señor por más vocaciones al sacerdocio y a la vida
religiosa?
• Rece por los sacerdotes que le han ministrado a lo largo de su vida,
tanto por los vivos como por los muertos.
• Mantenga a nuestros párrocos en sus oraciones durante toda la semana.
• Anime a sus hijos, nietos u otros jóvenes que consideren una vocación
como sacerdote, hermano o hermana religiosa.
• Rece un rosario para que más hombres y mujeres jóvenes de nuestra
diócesis respondan al llamado de Dios.
INTENCIONES DE LA MISA
Se invita a todos los feligreses y amigos de San Juan Berchmans que soliciten
las intenciones de Misa para sus difuntos, seres queridos en sus cumpleaños o
aniversarios, o para cualquier otra ocasión o preocupación. Como el Santo
Sacrificio de la Misa es la oración más poderosa de la Iglesia, esta
es una forma muy efectiva para honrar a los vivos y rezar por los muertos.
“Al ver a la multitud, su corazón se compadece de ella, porque estaban preocupados y
abatidos como ovejas que no tienen pastor. Entonces dijo a sus discípulos:“La cosecha
es abundante, pero pocos son los obreros; Pídanle, por tanto, al Señor de la cosecha
que envié obreros a su campo “(Mt 9, 37-38)
La donación sugerida de estas Misas es de $ 10 por Misa. Limitaremos el
número de intenciones a dos por Misa, así que para asegurar la disponibilidad
de su día y hora solicitada, por favor, someta la solicitud a la oficina parroquial
tan pronto como sea posible. Las intenciones se agregarán al calendario en
orden de su llegada.Ya son aceptadas las intenciones para todas las Misas hasta
diciembre del 2016.
Colecta del Día de las Madres
de Caridades Católicas
10 Mayo 2014
Asistencia Disponible
Junto con varios programas proporcionados por el Estado de
Illinois, Caridades Católicas puede ayudarle a proveer para sus
niños. Si necesita asistencia para obtener una tarjeta médica de
AllKids o una tarjeta de asistencia alimentaria LINK, por favor
póngase en contacto con Margarita al (708) 329-4025. Están
allí para ayudar, y su estado de l inmigración nunca será un factor.
Daria no tenía ingresos, y vivía con sus hijos en un edificio inseguro, en
ruinas. Caridades Católicas llevó a esta familia a uno de nuestros albergues.
Ayudamos a la madre a encontrar trabajo y vivienda permanente. Ella y sus
hijos estuvieron entre los 991 individuos que albergamos el año pasado.
Este Día de las Madres, por favor done a Caridades Católicas, para ayudar
a familias sin hogar a comenzar de nuevo. Obtenga más información en
www.caridadescatolicas.net.
“Qué hermoso sería si cada noche pudiéramos decir: Hoy he realizado un gesto de
amor hacia los demás” – Papa Francisco
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April 26, 2015
School News
Apply Today!
There are still openings available, but
our lower grades (PK-3rd) are filling up
quickly. Families who are considering St.
John Berchmans School for the 2015-16
school year are encouraged to complete
the application as soon as possible.
To learn more, 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! A school tour and
a personalized admissions consultation can
be scheduled at any time during school
hours. Contact our Assistant Principal,
Amanda Sullivan to schedule your private
visit today!
Saturday, May 30th
Step-off at 8am from in front
of the Logan School
To sign up, visit:
www.boulevardbolt5k.com
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April 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
2015 Annual Catholic Appeal
Debt Reduction Program
“Your Gift Gives Twice
We are off to a great start on our campaign to eliminate or
current capital debt. Our April report was the first to show all
of the pledges, from commitment weekend, follow-up weekend
and mailed in, to the Annual Catholic Appeal for 2015 - and we
are just beginning.
As of April 19th, we have collected $228,381.59 with another
$67,517.00 pledged - making us nearly 1/3 of the way to our
$900,000.00 goal.
If you have not yet pledged to the Annual Catholic Appeal, now
is the time. Pledge payments will be accepted and matched all
the way through January 31, 2016. Are you in?
Hemos tenido un gran comienzo de nuestra campaña para eliminar
la deuda de capital actual. Nuestro informe de abril fue el primero en
demostrar todos los compromisos, las promesas del fin de semana, el
recordatorio del seguimiento del fin de semana y las cartas enviadas, a
la Campaña Católica Anual para 2015 - y sólo estamos comenzando.
Hasta el 19 de abril, hemos colectado $228,381.59 con otros $ 67,517.00
prometidos - llevándonos a casi una tercera parte del camino a nuestra
meta de $ 900,000.00.
Si usted todavía no ha prometido a la Campaña Católica Anual, ahora
es el momento. Los pagos de promesa serán aceptados e igualados hasta
el 31 de enero de 2016. ¿Contamos con usted?
If you are planning to attend one of the Masses
or Celebrations, please contact Jennifer in the
rectory office with the number of RSVP so that
we can better prepare for all our guests.
La Campaña Católica Anual para 2015
Programa de Reducción de Deuda
“Su Regalo Da Dos Veces”
Stewardship Report
Summer on the Square
April 19, 2015
Loose Currency
In Envelopes
Online giving at GiveCentral.org
795.46
2,899.00
2,764.48
Total Sunday Collection
6,458.94
Our weekly goal
Surplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal
7,947.00
1,488.06
Children’s Envelopes
June 13th ~ Mass at 4pm
It’s that time again! We are well underway with our
planning, but we still need your help. In the next few
days, you will receive an invitation to volunteer and a
raffle ticket. Please consider volunteering an hour of
your time or purchasing a raffle ticket - or both - to
make this the best Summer on the Square ever!
If you have ideas, plans, hopes or dreams -- or if you just
want to lend a hand -- join us on Thursday, April 30th
at 7pm in the School Office/Convent. All are welcome!
58.00
Thank you ~ Gracias
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2015
LIVING EVERY DAY WITH
Please Pray
FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF
OUR COMMUNITY
with
For the health of
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RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected]
Alleluia!
PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins
DEACONS:
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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS:
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All are Welcome at Saint John
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DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY:
Jennifer Cortez, [email protected]
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
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Registration forms can also be found in the vestibule of the church or on
our website at www.stjohnberchmans.org.
COORDINATOR OF ADULT FAITH FORMATION:
Rita Kattner, [email protected]
COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Marie Jochum, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:
Jean Tuohy, [email protected]
SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR:
Carlos Ortiz, [email protected]
PARISH SECRETARY:
Guille McMahon, [email protected]
PRINCIPAL:
Margaret Roketenetz, [email protected]
Si usted es nuevo en nuestra iglesia o simplemente está visitando, por
favor deténgase e introdúzcase. Estamos contentos de poder compartir
la celebración de la Eucaristía el día de hoy. Si no tiene una iglesia, le
invitamos a formar parte de nuestra familia parroquial. Para registrarse
como feligrés, por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría.
Las formas de registro se pueden también encontrar en el vestíbulo de la
iglesia o en nuestra página web www.stjohnberchmans.org.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:
Amanda Sullivan, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS:
Rochelle Brophy, [email protected]
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]
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April 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
SATURDAY, April 25
5:00PM +ALAN “SKIP” BREZINSKI
IN THANKSGIVING TO SAINT JUDE
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Roberta Anelli
Lector: Kenneth Krizanic
EMHC: Lucie Cleary, Bozena Slocki
Altar Servers: A. Bagazinski, M. Bagazinski, A.Teruel
THURSDAY, April 30 – Easter Weekday
[Saint PiusV, Pope]
7:00am +KENNY DROZD
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
FIRST FRIDAY, May 1 – Easter Weekday
[Saint Joseph theWorker]
7:00am FOR ALL WHO LABOR
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
FIRST COMMUNION WEEKEND
SATURDAY, May 2
5:00PM IN THANKSGIVING TO THE SACRED HEART
+PERFECTO PEREZ
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Bernie Marston
Lector: Lucie Cleary
EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Jennifer Cortez, Martha DeLeon
Altar Servers: O. Janunas, M. Marston, A. Rios
SUNDAY, April 26
8:15am +MARY EILEEN NEWTON
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator:Theresa Bui
Lector: Liz Treacy
EMHC: Jeffrey Bowen, Joe D’Arco, Monique VanRenterghem
Servers: A. Bui, J. Bui
9:45am +REV. THEODORE (TED) HESBURGH, CSC
Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham
Commentator: Joseph Harrison
Lectors: Michael Donovan, Margo Nicolson
EMHC: David Dvorak, Rosa Ramirez, Noreen Russo
Altar Servers: J. Badillo, E. Ham, S. Reyes
SUNDAY, May 3
8:15am +NANCY J. BRAVATA
+NANCY M. BRAVATA
+MARY ANN BRAVATA
Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham
Commentator: Dennis Kelleher
Lector: Kristina Kelleher
EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Sandy Cerrillo, Anna Wozny-Ramirez
Servers: J. Bui, L. Santiago
11:30am CRISTINA BARRERA RODRIGUEZ (CUMPLEAÑOS)
+PEDRO y JUAN MANUEL GUTIERREZ
Oficiante: Pd.Wayne F.Watts
Diácono: Jorge Cabrera
Comentarista/Peticiones: Esther Uruchima
Lectores: Edmundo Mendez,Veronica Medina
MESC: Raul y Socorro Torres, Maria Mendizabal, Estela Izaguirre
Monaguillos: J. Arroyo, I. Ibarra, D. Rodriguez
9:45am +MARK BALDWIN
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Ed Pennington
Lectors: Nicole Vilches, Kathleen Burnett
EMHC: Herminda Bonifazi, Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski
Altar Servers: M. Montes, M. Montes, S. Rodriguez
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
EMHC: Carlos Fernandez, Mary Jane Fernandez, Phillip Ramirez
Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Guerra,Y. Sanchez-Peña
11:30am +ALBERTO ZUÑIGA
+MARIA GOMEZ
+HERMAN GALEANA
Oficiante: Pd. Paul Reicher
Diácono: Guillermo Mendizabal
Comentarista/Peticiones: Alice Vila
Lectores: Elvia Arroyo,Wanda Reyes
MESC: Guadalupe Pantoja, Manuel Cerrillo, Armando y
Maria E. Salgado
Monaguillos: L. Melvin, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima
MONDAY, April 27 – Easter Weekday
7:00am +JORGE VERA MORALES
+MARIE D’AMICO
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
TUESDAY, April 28 – Easter Weekday
[Saint Peter Chanel, Priest and Martyr; Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest]
7:00am +MARK BALDWIN
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Kathleen McCormick
Lector: Jennifer Cortez
EMHC: Meghan Fennessy, Kyle Gordon, Orlando Guerra
Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Guerra
WEDNESDAY, April 29 – Saint Catherine of Siena,
Virgin and Doctor of the Church
7:00am +JOHN J. PASKO
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
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