March 23, 2014 Third Sunday of Lent

March 23, 2014
Third Sunday of Lent
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.,
11:15 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
Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
Wayne’s World
Breaking Barriers
who was “looking for love in all the wrong places” found it in Jesus,
accepted his love and became a disciple and evangelist. That’s what
happens when we allow our broken selves to encounter the Lord.
Dear Friends,
“How can you, a Jew, ask me a Samaritan
woman for a drink?” Whenever I read the Gospel
of the Woman at the Well, which begins with
the woman’s response to Jesus’ simple – or not
so simple - request for a drink, I delight in the
entire dialogue and in the ultimate response of the
woman to her encounter with Jesus. Much goes
unsaid in the conversation, and looking a little closer allows us to see
what’s really happening in the woman’s life and how Jesus interacts
with her and heals her inner loneliness.
Lent gives us the opportunity to encounter the Lord in many
ways. One of the people I follow on Twitter is Father James Martin.
A Jesuit author, he just released his newly published books, Jesus, A
Pilgrimage. In a stunt, I’m sure directed by his publicist, he has invited
his Twitter followers to take photographs of his book in the places
where they are. As he receives the photos of his book in interesting,
exotic, or faraway places, he retweets the photo. It is a bit selfpromotional, but I love his play on words: “Jesus is everywhere!” He
means his book, but the person is too. This Lent we should try daily
to find him, and maybe read Father Martin’s book.
Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well at about noon.
The heat of the day oppressed at that hour. Most women, scholars
say, would go to the well in the morning to do their washing and
fetching of water for the home. Mornings allowed for more moderate
temperatures. The gathering at the well became for those present a
social function, a time to converse and share with one another the
joys and burdens of life. After doing their chores and enjoying one
another’s company, the women would return to their homes before
the heat of the day would become too burdensome. Our woman
comes at noon, presumably alone. Because of her situation in life and
because of the way others may look at her or the way she may feel
about herself, perhaps shame prevents her from being part of the
morning group.
We encounter Jesus in the Sacraments. In no Sacrament does Jesus
break down barriers more than in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Our guilt and sin weigh us down, but God’s mercy, made manifest
in the person of Jesus and in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, lifts us
up. The Pope and our own Cardinal have encouraged all Catholics to
return to the Sacrament this year – no matter how long it has been
since our last confession. In Boston, Cardinal Sean has even begun a
campaign to get people to come back to the Sacrament. He’s calling it,
“The Light Is On For You.” In every parish, the Sacrament is available
every Wednesday of Lent for 90 minutes. It’s a great message. Come
home to the Sacrament and you will be welcomed as you encounter
Jesus.
This lonely woman Jesus invites, at first meeting, to be generous,
to exercise hospitality. “Woman, give me a drink.” She’s at the well
and obviously has something with which to draw the water, but her
guilt and shame prevent her from responding immediately to his
request. She doesn’t say no, but expresses disbelief that he – or
probably anyone else – would ever want to have anything to do with
her. Jesus begins to break down the barriers that guilt and shame
(and cultural expectations and racism, and…) built up. When Jesus’
says, “Give me a drink,” he begins a conversation that will change
the woman’s life once and for all. Her guilt and shame urge her to
resist his overture, but he persists, out of the great love he has for the
broken and the downtrodden. Ultimately, his love breaks the barriers
that her actions and her feelings built up and she becomes aware of
his love and of his mercy. Aware of his love and mercy, the woman
On Thursday, March 27th we celebrate together the mercy of
God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will gather at 7:00pm,
listen to Sacred Scripture, sing some songs, examine our consciences,
and have an opportunity for individual Sacramental Reconciliation.
Please join us in our encountering the mercy and love of the Lord. He
will break our barriers.
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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March 23, 2014
Third Sunday of Lent
THE YEAR OF STRONG
CATHOLIC PARENTS
(JULY 2013 - JUNE 2014)
Parish Announcements
RAISING FAITH-FILLED KIDS ONE WORD
AT A TIME...
FAIL
STATIONS OF THE CROSS/
SOUP WITH SUBSTANCE/
TOILETRY DRIVE
When I was a student at St. Symphorosa grammar school, my class made
the Stations of the Cross every Friday in Lent. Following Jesus on his way
toward Calvary made a powerful impression on me. I was deeply moved
when Jesus fell under the weight of the cross— once, twice, three times.
That experience continued to speak to me, especially when I “fell down
on the job” as a parent. As much as we may try, no parent is perfect.
There are times when we will fail. But we can carry on, knowing that
Jesus has walked this way before us. Remember, Jesus received strength
from the Father and his Mother, Mary, as well as assistance from Simon
of Cyrene. Let that inspire you to seek sources of help in bearing your
own particular crosses as a parent.We are not alone. —Tom McGrath
Please join us at 7pm each Friday in
Lent for Bilingual Stations of the Cross
followed by Soup with Substance. Soup
with Substance is an opportunity to come together for a night of
prayer and fellowship and enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread with
our community in the Parish Hall.
For our substance on March 28th, we will come together as a
community to share some soup, meet our neighbors and prepare
the articles collected in our toiletry drive for distribution. All are
welcome and encouraged to join us!
Who’s Your Neighbor?
ADULT FORMATION SESSIONS
By Noreen May Russo
Peace & Justice, Paz y Justicia Commission Member
Led by Deacon Willie Mendizabal and his wife Maria, this formation
class will help you review some interesting topics about the Catholic
Faith. Especially during this Lenten season, it would be a great way
to increase your knowledge of the faith and come closer to Jesus.
Adult Faith Formation Classes will be offered on Saturday, March
29th, from 9am-10:30am and again on Monday, March 31st from
7:00pm-8:30pm. If you have any questions, please call or email
Amanda Sullivan in the rectory office. This class is required for all
parents whose children are preparing for Sacraments this year.
Catholic Social Teaching Principle: Sacredness and Dignity
of the Human Person
Created in the image of God, all people possess an inherent dignity
that comes directly from our creation and not from any action of our
own. Human life is sacred, and the welfare of all people is a priority.
Sacredness and Dignity of the Human Person: Everyone is
Someone
BILINGUAL LENTEN RETREAT
We all have a story, we are worthy of love, and we all can help one another
to make this world a better place. One day I was feeling down with work
and I came across a woman selling a streetwise. I stopped but noticed the
streetwise looked like it had been pulled out of the trash. Instead of buying
the paper I asked the woman if she wanted lunch. She agreed and we had
lunch together. I learned she had a mother and a couple siblings. She grew
up in the neighborhood and went to high school. She recently had a stroke
and was living with her mother. I had to rush back to my job but as I was
leaving I could tell the staff didn’t want this woman to stay in the restaurant
without me. I turned to the woman and asked her “what is your name?” she
replied “Love”. It couldn’t be, I thought and then said to her out loud. She
pulled out her license and there it was, her name, Love. I turned to the staff
as I was leaving and said Love can stay as long as she wants and paid the bill.
Please join us on Saturday, April 5th at 9am for a bilingual Lenten
Retreat. More information can be found on the flyer included in
this weeks bulletin. To RSVP, please contact Guille McMahon in the
parish office or at [email protected].
Reconciliation
Our bilingual Reconciliation Service will be held on Thursday,
March 27th at 7pm. Lent is both a hopeful season and a
penitential one,making Lent the perfect time to examine our
consciences and receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation in
preparation to celebrate the joy of the Easter season. Even if it has
been years since your last confession, now is the time to return to
this beautiful Sacrament.
Solidarity Action:
Smile say hi to someone passing by you on the street. For volunteer
opportunities to meet your neighbors: Catholic Charities www.
catholiccharities.net or Logan Square Neighborhood Association www.
lsna.net
“The world makes us look towards ourselves, our possessions, our desires. The Gospel
invites us to be open to others, to share with the poor.” —Pope Francis (tweet 2/6/14)
Please join us.
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Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
Wayne’s World
Rompiendo Barreras
en Jesús, aceptó su amor y se convirtió en un discípulo y evangelista. Eso
es lo qué sucede cuando permitimos que nuestros seres quebrantados se
encuentren con el Señor.
Queridos Amigos,
“¿Cómo es que tú, siendo judío, me pides de
beber a mí, que soy samaritana?” Cada vez que leo el
Evangelio de la mujer en el pozo, que comienza con
la respuesta de la mujer a la simple – o no tan simple
solicitud de Jesús cuando le pidió agua, me encanta
todo el diálogo y la última respuesta de la mujer a su
encuentro con Jesús. Hay mucho que no se dice en
la conversación, pero si observamos un poco más cerca permitimos ver lo
qué realmente está sucediendo en la vida de la mujer y cómo Jesús obra
recíprocamente con ella y sana su interna soledad.
La Cuaresma nos da la oportunidad de encontrar al Señor en muchas
maneras. Una de las personas que sigo en Twitter es el Padre James Martin.
Un autor jesuita, acaba de lanzar sus libros, uno recientemente publicado,
Jesús, A Pilgrimage. En un truco, dirigido por su publicista, estoy seguro, ha
invitado a sus seguidores de Twitter que tomen fotografías de su libro en
los lugares donde se encuentren. A medida que recibe las fotos de su libro
en lugares interesantes, exóticos, o lejanos, él retweets las fotos. Es una
pequeña autopromoción, pero me encanta como usa las palabras: “¡Jesús
está en todas partes!” Él quiere decir su libro, pero la persona también.
Esta Cuaresma debemos intentar diariamente de encontrarlo, y tal vez
leer el libro del Padre Martin.
Jesús se encuentra con la mujer samaritana en el pozo al mediodía. El
calor del día es oprímete en esa hora. Los eruditos dicen que la mayoría de
las mujeres, iban al pozo por la mañana a lavar y traer agua para el hogar.
Regularmente las mañanas permitían temperaturas más moderadas. Para
los presentes la reunión en el pozo se convirtió en una función social, un
tiempo para conversar y de compartir con otros las alegrías y las cargas
de la vida. Después de hacer sus tareas y disfrutar de la compañía de los
demás, las mujeres regresaban a sus hogares antes de que el calor del día
se convirtiera en una carga demasiado pesada. Nuestra mujer viene al
mediodía, probablemente sola. Debido a su situación en la vida y por la
forma en que los demás pueden mirarla o la forma en que ella se siente,
tal vez la vergüenza le impide ser parte del grupo de la mañana.
Encontramos a Jesús en los Sacramentos. En ningún Sacramento se
rompen las barreras a Jesús más que en el Sacramento de Reconciliación.
Nuestra culpabilidad y pecado nos abruman, pero la misericordia de
Dios, que se manifiesta en la persona de Jesús y en el Sacramento de
Reconciliación, nos levanta. El Papa y nuestro propio Cardenal han
animado a todos los católicos que vuelvan al Sacramento este año - no
importa cuánto tiempo ha pasado desde nuestra última confesión. En
Boston, el Cardenal Sean incluso ha comenzado una campaña para que la
gente vuelva al Sacramento. Él lo está llamando, “La Luz Está Encendida
Para Ti.” En todas las parroquias, el Sacramento está disponible cada
miércoles de Cuaresma por 90 minutos. Es un gran mensaje. Venga a casa
a recibir el Sacramento y le darán la bienvenida mientras que se encuentra
con Jesús.
Esta solitaria mujer que Jesús invita, en la primera reunión, a ser
generoso. A ejercer la hospitalidad. “Mujer, dame de beber.” Ella está en
el pozo y tiene obviamente algo con qué sacar el agua, pero su culpabilidad
y vergüenza le impiden responder inmediatamente a su petición. Ella no
dice que no, sino que expresa incredulidad de que él - o probablemente
cualquier otra persona - desearía tener nada que ver con ella. Jesús
comienza a romper las barreras que la culpabilidad y vergüenza (y las
expectativas y el racismo culturales, y…) acumularon. Cuando Jesús’ dice,
“dame de beber,” él comienza una conversación que cambiara la vida de la
mujer una vez y por siempre. Su culpabilidad y vergüenza la impulsan
a resistir su insinuación, pero él persiste, por el gran amor que tiene
por los quebrantados y oprimidos. Al final, su amor rompe las barreras
que sus acciones y sus sentimientos acumularon y ella se da cuenta de su
amor y misericordia. Consciente de su amor y misericordia, la mujer que
estaba “buscando el amor en todos los lugares equivocados” lo encontró
El jueves 27 de marzo celebramos juntos la misericordia de Dios
en el Sacramento de Reconciliación. Nos reuniremos a las 7:00 P.M.,
escucharemos la Sagrada Escritura, cantaremos algunas canciones,
examinaremos nuestras conciencias, y tendremos una oportunidad para
la reconciliación sacramental individual. Por favor, únase a nosotros en
nuestro encuentro con la misericordia y el amor del Señor. Él romperá
nuestras barreras.
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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March 23, 2014
Third Sunday of Lent
MUY PRONTO EN SJB…
¡Este otoño SJB comenzará a ofrecer sesiones mensuales de formación para
adultos utilizando un CD de Series de Catolicismo! Comenzando en septiembre,
se invitará a los miembros de la comunidad de SJB que vengan a aprender y crecer
en su fe. ¡Estén al pendiente para más detalles este verano! Si usted está interesado
en ayudar a planear y facilitar estas sesiones de formación, por favor póngase en
contacto con la oficina de la rectoría.
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FRACASAR
Cuando era estudiante en la primaria St. Symphorosa, nuestra clase
rezaba el Vía Crucis cada viernes de Cuaresma. Seguir a Jesús en su
camino al calvario me causó una gran impresión. Me conmovió
profundamente ver a Jesús caer bajo el peso de la cruz, una, dos y tres
veces. Esa experiencia continuó teniendo un gran significado para
mí, especialmente cuando yo “caía en el trabajo” de ser padre. Por
más que lo intentemos, ningún padre es perfecto. Habrá veces en las
que fracasemos. Pero podemos seguir adelante, sabiendo que Jesús ha
andado este camino antes. Recuerde: Jesús recibió la fortaleza del Padre
y de su Madre, María, así como la ayuda de Simón de Cirene. Permita
que eso le inspire para buscar fuentes de ayuda al afrontar sus cruces
particulares como padre. No estamos solos. —Tom McGrath
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Por favor, únase a nosotros todos los viernes
de Cuaresma a las 7 pm para el Viacrucis
bilingüe seguido por Sopa con Substancia.
Sopa con Substancia es una oportunidad
para unirnos en una noche de oración y
compañía y disfrutar de una comida sencilla
de sopa y pan con nuestra comunidad en el
salón parroquial. La “Substancia” es el invitado especial que tenemos en cada
uno de los eventos que hablará a nuestra comunidad sobre diferentes tópicos
relacionados con un tema común: las diferentes formas en que podemos
utilizar esta temporada de Cuaresma para acercarnos más a Dios.
¿Quién Es Su Prójimo?
Para nuestra substancia el 28 de marzo, nos uniremos como una comunidad
para compartir un poco de sopa, conocer a nuestros vecinos y preparar los
artículos sanitarios recogidos para la distribución. ¡Todos son bienvenidos y
les animamos a que se unan a nosotros!
Por Noreen May Russo
Miembro de la Comisión Peace & Justice/Paz y Justicia
SECCIONES DE FORMACIÓN DE ADULTOS
Tema de la Enseñanza Social Católica: La Vida y la Dignidad de
la Persona
Las sesiones de Formación de Adultos serán conducidas por el Diácono Willie
Mendizabal y su esposa Maria, en esta clase de formación le ayudarán a repasar
algunos tópicos interesantes sobre la fe católica. Especialmente durante esta
temporada de Cuaresma, sería una gran manera aumentar su conocimiento
de la fe y acercarse más a Jesús. Las clases de Formación de Fe de Adultos
serán ofrecidas el sábado 29 de marzo, de 9am-10: 30am y otra vez el lunes
31 de marzo de 7:00 pm-8: 30pm. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor,
llame o envié un correo electrónico a Amanda Sullivan en la oficina de la
rectoría. Esta clase es obligatoria para todos los padres que tienen hijos que se
están preparando para los sacramentos este año.
Creado en la imagen de Dios, todas las personas poseen una dignidad
inherente que viene directamente de nuestra creación y no de ninguna
otra propia acción. La vida humana es sagrada, y el bienestar de
todas las personas es una prioridad.
La Vida y la Dignidad de la Persona: Cada persona es alguien
Todos tenemos una historia, somos dignos de amor, y todos podemos
ayudarnos unos a otros para hacer de este mundo un lugar mejor. Un
día me sentía mal en el trabajo y por casualidad me encontré con una
mujer que vendía un periódico. Me detuve, pero noté que parecía que el
periódico había sido sacado de la basura. En vez de comprar el periódico le
pregunté a la mujer si quería almorzar. Ella acepto y almorzábamos juntas.
Me entere que ella tenía su mama y un par de hermanos. Ella creció en el
barrio y asistió a la escuela secundaria. Recientemente sufrió un derrame
cerebral estaba viviendo con su madre. Yo tenía prisa por volver a mi
trabajo, pero cuando me iba me di cuenta que el personal no deseaba que
esta mujer permaneciera en el restaurante sin mí. Me volví hacia la mujer
y le pregunté “Cuál es tu nombre?” ella contestó “Love”. Imposible, pensé
y entonces le pregunte en voz alta. Ella sacó su licencia y allí estaba, su
nombre, Love. Fui hacia donde estaba el personal, mientras que me iba y
les dije; Love se puede quedar todo el tiempo que desee y pagué la cuenta.
RETIRO BILINGÜE DE CUARESMA
Por favor, únase a nosotros el sábado 5 de abril a las 9am para un Retiro
bilingüe de Cuaresma. Más información se puede encontrar en el folleto
incluido en este boletín de esta semana. Para confirmar su asistencia, por
favor póngase en contacto con Guille McMahon en la oficina parroquial o
correo electrónico en [email protected].
Reconciliación
Nuestro Servicio Bilingüe de Reconciliación se llevará a cabo el jueves
27 de marzo a las 7pm. La Cuaresma es a la vez una temporada de
esperanza y penitencia, haciendo que la Cuaresma sea el momento
perfecto para examinar nuestras conciencias y recibir el Sacramento
de Reconciliación en la preparación para celebrar la alegría de la
temporada de Pascua. Incluso si han pasado años desde su última
confesión, ahora es el momento de volver a este hermoso sacramento.
Acción de Solidaridad:
Sonría y salude a alguien que pasa cerca de usted en la calle. Para
oportunidades voluntarias de conocer a sus vecinos visite: Caridades
católicas www.catholiccharities.net o Logan Square Neighborhood
Association www.lsna.net
“El mundo hace que nos observemos nosotros mismos, nuestras posesiones, nuestros
deseos. El Evangelio nos invita a abrirnos a los demás, a compartir con los pobres.” –
El Papa Francisco (tweet 2/6/2014)
Por favor, únase a nosotros
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Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
School News
Spotlight On...
Ms. Lindsey Faucher
Over the course of the next several months, we would like to introduce you
to our amazing faculty. The teachers presented below were asked to answer
two questions: (1) Please provide a brief description of your teaching style or
your goal as a teacher and (2) Please provide a brief description of your best
practice, most favorite lesson, most successful class — the moment when you
shined your brightest!
1.My goal as a teacher has always encompassed the idea
of helping every single child in my class, regardless of
who they are or where they are academically. In my
opinion, school should be a place where children feel
comfortable enough to learn, to grow, to share, to trust
others, and to be themselves. I always hope to create a
space where learning is fun and challenging, where new
knowledge is gained every single day, and where children are able to grow
together as a community in the classroom.
Ms. Melissa Determann
1. My goal as a teacher is to help each student
grow into life-long learners! When they are in
pre-school, they love coming to school and I want
to show them that school is a place they can learn
while having fun!
2. One of my favorite things to do with the children in my class is to create
engaging whole-group activities that not only encourage participation and
involvement, but also teach the idea of working together as a team. For
example, we will read a story that relates to the concept or theme we are
focusing on for the week, and go through each part of the story once we have
finished the book. We will then sequence the story and put the events that
occurred in order together as a whole group. Once the students have had a
chance to ask questions and practice sequencing with the help of their peers and
teachers, they are asked to break up into small groups and use story sequencing
cards to put the events of the book in order without teacher assistance. It
is so wonderful to have all of the children working together to correctly
sequence the story, and it is even better when I see the older children in class
assisting the younger children. Any activity that allows me to see students gain
understanding and strengthen bonds with their peers at the same time gives
me so much satisfaction- it is amazing to see what young minds are capable of!
2. There are so many moments that I have had while
teaching that it is hard to pick just one! I would say
that one of my favorite moments while teaching pre-school has been
seeing them come to school at the beginning of the year, not knowing
anything and then seeing them at the end of the year with their minds
full of everything they have learned. One story in particular is watching
them begin school with no idea how to write their name and then seeing
that moment when they finally do it for the first time on their own! They
are always so excited and you can see the pride they have in themselves!
Seeing them so excited makes teaching that much more enjoyable!
Saturday, May 17th
Humboldt Park
Step-off at 9am
So get your running shoes on and get fit
as you support our amazing school!
To sign up, visit:
www.boulevardbolt5k.com
All ages welcome!
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Third Sunday of Lent
L E G AC Y
C A M PA I G N
RCIA Spotlight
Restore, Renew, Rejoice!
THANK YOU! Last week
we received our final rebate
check for the 2013 Annual
Catholic Appeal. Because of
your generosity, we received a
rebate of $38,162. This rebate
will be used in conjunction
with the grant we received
from the Retirement Research
Foundation to remodel the
bathrooms in the parish hall.
¡GRACIAS! La semana pasada
recibimos nuestro cheque final
de descuento para la Campaña
Católica Anual 2013. Debido
a su generosidad, recibimos
un reembolso de $38.162.
Este reembolso será utilizado
conjuntamente con la concesión
que recibimos de la Fundación de
Investigación de Jubilación para
remodelar los baños en el salón
parroquial.
If you have not yet made
your pledge to the 2014
Annual
Catholic
Appeal, it is not
too late. All money
we receive over
our $21,540 goal
will be given to our Legacy
Campaign to further our goals
and continue the capital work
on our Altgeld School. Pledge
envelopes can be found in the
vestibule of the Church.
Si usted todavía no ha hecho su
compromiso a la Campaña
Católica Anual 2014, no
es demasiado tarde. Todo
el dinero que recibimos
durante nuestra meta
$21.540 se le dará a
nuestra Campaña de Legado para
promover nuestros objetivos
y continuar el trabajo capital
en nuestra escuela Altgeld. Los
sobres del compromiso se pueden
encontrar en el vestíbulo de la
iglesia.
If you have any questions
regarding
the
Legacy
Campaign or the Annual
Catholic Appeal, please contact
Jennifer Cortez in the rectory
office or by email at jcortez@
stjohnberchmans.org.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta con
respecto a la Campaña de Legado
o la Campaña Católica Anual, por
favor póngase en contacto con
Jennifer Cortez en la oficina de la
rectoría o por correo electrónico
en jcortez@stjohnberchmans.
org.
Tonia Valentin
My name is Tonia and I
am very excited as I’m
preparing to receive
all three sacraments
of initiation into the
Catholic Church. I have
decided to join RCIA
because I have long
wanted to learn and live
by the Catholic faith.
I am so grateful to Fr.
Wayne, Fr. Paul, Rita and
all the members of our
Thursday night meetings
for walking this journey
with me as I have so much to learn about the
Catholic faith. I know through these people I will
learn to be closer to God and to my family!
I was born and raised here in Logan Square. I am a
single mom of three wonderful boys. I have been a
part of SJB since 2008. I was introduced to the school/
church by my sister. I then made the best decision
ever by enrolling my son Carlos in 2nd grade and
two years later my youngest son Jonathyn joined for
Kindergarten. SJB has been a great experience for
my boys and me. The Church, school & community
has had a huge impact on our lives these past few
years and I look forward to becoming a member of
the SJB church and becoming more involved.
Restaurar, Renovar, Gozar!
L A C A M PA Ñ A D E L E G A D O D E S J B
Stewardship Report
ONLINE GIVING TO SJB
March 16, 2014
Loose Currency
In Envelopes
Online giving at GiveCentral.org
963.00
3,607.50
2,764.48
Save the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by
giving to St. 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.
Total Sunday Collection
7,334.98
DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJB
Our weekly goal
Surplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal
7,947.00
(612.02)
Children’s Envelopes
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internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda
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Thank you ~ Gracias
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Third Sunday of Lent
March 23, 2014
This Week...
Please Pray
ADMISSIONS FOR SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
SCHOOL is open to all for the 2014-15 school year. Please
contact the school office for more information.
PLAYGROUP meets on Thursday! Join us each week 9:30am in
the Parish Hall. Invite your friends and neighbors, and let them
see all the great things that are happening at St. John
Berchmans.
FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF
OUR COMMUNITY
For the health of
Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Katarzyna Bielarz, Florence Brzezinski,
Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Audrey Barr-Calmes, Gary Calmes,
Adrianna Collado, Nan Condit, Jeannie Dallas, Brian DeLeon, Danny
Doyle, David Epley, Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., Pat Gillard,
Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis Hanson, Colin Hayes,
Lois Hinkens, Jane Jones, Helen Kadar, Theresa Kattner, Mildred
F. Kur, Cas Kosiba, Mary Ann Kosiba, Louise Lauer, Robert Lauer,
Hector Lorenzo, Alice Maestrazi, Wally Mauch, Ewing Metoyer, Ed
Morley, Humberto Moya, Debra Parsons, Norine Ortega, Genevieve
Podraza, Jorge Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita
Sanchez, Celeste Schwilck, Gayle Scott, Joseph Slocki, Jorge Tapia,
Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres, Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres, Joe Tuohy
and Lucille Wozny
Our BILINGUAL PARISH RECONCILIATION SERVICE
will be held at 7pm on Thursday, March 27th. Join us to refresh
your soul.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS/SOUP WITH SUBSTANCE
continues this week at 7pm. This week we will sort the toiletries
collected for distribution to the shelters.
The opportunity for CONFESSION is available every Saturday
afternoon at 4:00pm.
“With the Lord there
is mercy and fullness of
redemption”
SJB STAFF CONTACTS
PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, [email protected]
RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected]
PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins
(Psalm 130)
DEACONS:
Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, [email protected]
Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, [email protected]
Sacramental Information
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS:
Joseph P. D’Arco, [email protected]
BAPTISMS
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.
DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY:
Jennifer Cortez, [email protected]
PRINCIPAL:
Margaret Roketenetz, [email protected]
WEDDINGS
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:
Amanda Sullivan, [email protected]
Please contact the rectory office to make an appointment at least 6 months prior to
your desired wedding date.
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS:
Rochelle Brophy, [email protected]
COORDINATOR OF ADULT FAITH FORMATION:
Rita Kattner, [email protected]
BAUTIZOS
COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Marie Jochum, [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 MUSIC:
Jean Tuohy, [email protected]
SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR:
Carlos Ortiz, [email protected]
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]
BODAS
Por favor, póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría para hacer una cita por lo
menos 6 meses antes de la fecha deseada de la boda.
PARISH SECRETARY:
Guille McMahon, [email protected]
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March 23, 2014
Third Sunday of Lent
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY, March 22
5:00pm IN HONOR OF SAINT JUDE FOR FAVOR GRANTED
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Gary Aistrup
Lector: Art DeLeon
EMHC: Magda Cardona, Susan Ciapciak
Altar Servers: C. Cardona, A.Teruel
THURSDAY, March 27 – Lenten Weekday
7:00am +JORGE VERA MORALES
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
FRIDAY, March 28 – Lenten Weekday
8:30am +JOHN SMITSON
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
SATURDAY, March 29
5:00pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Deacon: Jorge Cabrera
Commentator: Cathy Whinna
Lector: Mari Cardenas
EMHC: Martha DeLeon, Raghda Fakhoury
Altar Servers: A. Bagazinski
SUNDAY, March 23
[FIRST SCRUTINY]
8:15am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Dan Wetstein
Lector: Anna Wozny-Ramirez
EMHC: Herminda Bonifazi, Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski
9:45am +JOSEPH RAGO, JR
+ROSELIA ESCOBAR
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Michael Donovan
Lectors: Lucie Cleary, Margo Nicolson
EMHC: Joe D’Arco, Jennifer Kanable, Jeremy O’Keefe
Altar Servers: S. Rodriguez, A.Velgara, J.Velgara
SUNDAY, March 30
8:15am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator:Theresa Bui
Lector: Olga Perez
EMHC: Jeffrey Bowen, Bozena Slocki, Anna Wozny-Ramirez
11:15amJOSE RAMON DIAS (SALUD)
Oficiante: Pd.Wayne F.Watts
Diácono/Homilista: Jorge Cabrera
Comentarista/Peticiones: Socorro Torres
Lector: Maria Gudino
MESC: Juliana Sampen, Mario Gudino, Maria Mendizabal,
Wanda Reyes
Monaguillos: J. Arroyo, I. Ibarra, L. Melvin
9:45am +LUTGART REYNEN,TWIN SISTER OF
KRISTA REYNEN
Presider: Fr. Paul Stein
Commentator: Rosa Ramirez
Lectors: Bernie Marston, Ed Pennington
EMHC: Susan Ciapciak, Joe Glunz, Jennifer Kanable
Altar Servers: O. Janunas, A. Rios, A.Teruel
11:15am GERARDO y TONA TRISTAN (ANIVERSARIO)
JOSE RAMON DIAS (SALUD)
Oficiante: Pd. Omar Guillen
Diácono: Guillermo Mendizabal
Comentarista/Peticiones:Wanda Reyes
Lector: Alice Vila
MESC: Maria Acevedo, Ninfa Rangel, Armando y Maria E. Salgado
Monaguillos: D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Kathleen Kania
Lector: Christine Moyer
EMHC: Carlos Fernandez, Mary Jane Fernandez, Cathy Whinna
Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Kania
MONDAY, March 24 – Lenten Weekday
7:00am +DAN MAUCH
+JUANA CORTEZ
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
[SECOND SCRUTINY]
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Jennifer Cortez
Lector: Cristina Gomez
EMHC: Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski, Juan Mendoza
Altar Servers: J. Guerra
TUESDAY, March 25 – The Annunciation of the Lord
7:00am ROSELIA ESCOBAR
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
All are Welcome at Saint John Berchmans!
WEDNESDAY, March 26 – Lenten Weekday
7:00am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
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.
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