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November 8, 2015
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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
Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Weekdays: by Appointment
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Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 8, 2015
Wayne’s World
Be Not Afraid
Dear Friends,
little convincing, but he agreed to give it a try. He has supported Saint John
Berchmans and many other philanthropic causes quite generously over the
years, and, to his surprise, the pile has not shrunk. God has provided, as God
always does.
Don’t be afraid! Those words of assurance from
the prophet Elijah to the worrying widow of Zarephath
serve well for all of us. Fear makes us cling to our
possessions and limits our generosity. She conquered
her fear, shared what she had - and wanted for nothing.
The two widows in today’s readings inspire me to be more generous. In
my personal experience, the same holds true.When we conquer our fear and
release ourselves of undue attachments, God takes care of us.
I have a wealthy friend who has worked hard all
his life and has amassed a great deal of money. He came
from very modest beginnings; as a child he and his family never knew if
there would be enough - enough food, enough clothing, or enough money to
manage the large family from which he came. Determined to find a better life
for himself, and later for his wife and family, he used and still uses his dynamic
personality and business acumen to succeed financially and otherwise in the
corporate world. He and I have a friendly banter about sharing what we have
and holding on to it.
As you probably read in last week’s edition of the Annual Report, we
still carry capital loans. We are very close to eliminating our debt. For the
third time (due probably to a little bit of luck and a lot of God’s providence)
we are in the debt reduction program of the Annual Catholic Appeal. I am
sure the debt reduction program will not happen again in my tenure as your
pastor - or probably ever. Every cent we raise - and yes you have heard this
before - will be matched and will go against our debt to the Archdiocese.
We are in the final months of this appeal. This will be the official end of our
Legacy Campaign. So far this year we have raised over $500,000. If we raise
roughly $400,000 more, Saint John Berchmans will be debt free for the fist
time in decades.What a goal! I think we can do it.We have just less than three
months.
As you know, I have been raising funds for one philanthropic cause
or another for as long as I can remember. When I was a boy I handled all
of the fundraising responsibilities for my older siblings’ obligations to their
respective schools. In college, I raised money to support a Milwaukee soup
kitchen. As a priest, I have encouraged financial support for the Archdiocese,
for the school at which I was a teacher and administrator, for Catholic
Charities and now for Saint John Berchmans. I follow the mendicant ways of
my patron Saint Francis.
I have plans to reach out to a wide audience to support this effort. I’m
going to invite my family and friends to “be not afraid.” I’m even going to
go to my friend with the pile on his chair! We have the widows inspire us.
BUT, we all have to be “all in” to get it done. I can go to the outsiders, but we
insiders MUST participate. Think about your year-end giving (or early 2016
giving - since we have until the end of January) and consider giving to the
Annual Catholic Appeal again. Give more than you think you can afford. I did,
and am. God will take care of all you need.
My friend, who in his heart of hearts is a good and generous man, often
finds himself on he receiving end of my appeals. When I came to Saint John
Berchmans almost ten years ago, I knew that we needed to raise a lot of
money to erase operating debt and to do the years old deferred structural
maintenance on our hundred-year-old facilities. My friend discovered that I
would soon be asking him to help, so every time I saw him, he reached into
his pocket, retrieved a single dollar bill and handed to me. He did that, mostly
jokingly, to prevent me from asking. He could simply say, “I gave.”
To give to this effort, there are Legacy envelopes on the tables in the
vestibule (or simply write Legacy/Debt on your envelope!) that you can drop
in the collection basket. You may also give online at www.givevcentral.org
(https://www.givecentral.org/location/13/8609). If you have questions on
either the Legacy Campaign or the Annual Catholic Appeal/Debt Reduction
Program, please contact Jennifer Cortez in the parish office.
Once we had a serious conversation about his reluctance to be a major
donor, even though he had the real capacity to do so. He spoke of an image
he had in his mind of having all the money he has made stacked on a chair
in his house. He saw the pile shrinking and panicked about what would
happen when it dwindled to nothing. I told him that I was pretty sure that
would not happen and that when we live generously, God provides. It took a
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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THE BLOOD AND THE ROSE
Please join the Spanish community of Saint John Berchmans as we
prepare for the celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
On Sunday, November 29th - after the 11:30am Mass - we will be
showing the movie The Blood & The Rose.
Parish Announcements
A feature length theatrical documentary shot on location in
Mexico and Spain, The Blood & The Rose offers riveting interviews
with top experts in the fields of science, history and theology,
exploring the mystery of St. Juan Diego’sTilma and the miraculous
image that it bears. More than just a story about a distant event,
The Blood & The Rose is an invitation and a calling to emulate St.
Juan Diego in our own day, carrying the message of the Virgin of
Guadalupe – Patroness of the Americas and Patroness of Life –
into the culture in which we live.
FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATIONS
This Sunday the children preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation
and Eucharist for the first time will be taking part in a Rite of Enrollment at
the 9:45 a.m. Mass. Fr. Wayne will invite all these children to come forward.
He will bless them and ask the parish community to pray for them and their
families as they learn more about the Mass and get ready to welcome Jesus
more deeply into their lives. This year we have nearly 50 children from the
Religious Education program and St. John Berchmans School preparing to
receive these sacraments. The children have made prayer lambs that they will
be sharing with members of the parish. If you are gifted with one of these
lambs, please hold the child whose name you receive in special prayer during
this preparation time.
Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be collected to
defray the costs of our December 12th celebration of Our Lady
of Guadalupe.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE
On Sunday, November 22nd, we will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of
Divine Providence, patroness of Puerto Rico. The day will begin with Mass
at 11:30am and a reception will follow in the Parish Hall. All are welcome!
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Please join us on Thanksgiving morning for a bilingual Mass at
9am. In support of our Food Pantry, we are asking everyone to
bring non-perishable food, which will be brought to the Altar
during the presentation of the gifts.
CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
On the weekend of November 21st and 22nd, our parish will hold the
collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)
soon. The programs funded by CCHD change lives for the 46.2 million
people living in poverty here in the United States. Your donation will
empower local communities and strengthen families who are on the margins.
People with disabilities will find affordable and supportive housing, men and
women reentering society after incarceration will have the opportunity to
learn new skills, and community agriculture projects will receive grants to
become sustainable. Please help us continue this good work by supporting the
collection for CCHD.
What is a Taizé
Prayer Service?
ANNUAL REPORT
Music is an important part of
the prayer life at Taizé. They
have accumulated a large
repertoire of songs, which have become widely used around the
world, most of it written by Jacques Berthier. The music helps to
foster a contemplative mood by the use of short, repetitive refrains
of one or two lines. A solo voice and several instruments provide
added harmony. The repetition is intended to help focus and
encourage contemplation. Some of this music is familiar to us here
at St. John Berchmans, and can be found in our Gather Hymnal,
including, Wait for the Lord, Jesus, Remember Me, Veni Sancte
Spiritus, Nada Te Turbe and Eat This Bread.
Our annual reports were passed out at all Masses last weekend. If you did
not receive a copy, please look for one in the vestibule or ask for one at the
office. It is very important for the future of Saint John Berchmans that not
only show the Archdiocese that we are vital in our mission, but also that we
are financially viable. We have come a long way, but we have a long way to
go and we must ALL do our part. If you have any questions about the annual
report, please contact the parish office.
2ND ANNUAL ADVENT POTLUCK DINNER
Please join the Peace and Justice/Paz y Justicia Commission of the Parish
Pastoral Council at their 2nd Annual Advent potluck dinner. The dinner will
take place in the Parish Hall at 4:30pm on Sunday, December 6th. ALL are
welcome...there will even be an activity for kids. Please bring a dish to share
that is traditional to your family and/or ethnicity, or simply your favorite
dish to bring to potlucks. Following the potluck, all are invited to continue
celebrating Advent at the 6:30pm Mass.
Please join us on Monday, November 30th at 7:00 PM for an evening
of song and prayer as we prepare for Advent, and the coming of the
Lord.
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Wayne’s World
No Temer
Queridos Amigos,
sorpresa, la pila no ha disminuido. Dios ha provisto, como Dios siempre lo hace.
¡No temas! Esas palabras de seguridad del profeta
Elías a la preocupada viuda de Sarepta nos sirven a
todos nosotros. El temor nos hace aferramos a nuestras
posesiones y limita nuestra generosidad. Ella conquistó su
miedo, compartió lo que tenía – y quería, a cambio de
nada.
Las dos viudas en las lecturas de hoy me inspiran a ser más generoso. En mi
experiencia personal, ocurre lo mismo. Cuando conquistamos nuestro temor y
liberamos a nosotros mismos de accesorios indebidos, Dios cuida de nosotros.
Como probablemente leyeron en la edición de la semana pasada del
informe anual, todavía tenemos préstamos de capital. Estamos muy cerca de
eliminar la deuda. Por tercera vez (probablemente debido a un poco de suerte y
mucho a la providencia de Dios) estamos en el programa de reducción de deuda
de la Campaña Católica Anual. Estoy seguro de que el programa de reducción de
deuda no sucederá otra vez en mi mandato como su pastor - o probablemente
nunca. Cada centavo que recaudemos - y sí, ya lo ha escuchado anteriormente
- será igualado y reducirá nuestra deuda con la Arquidiócesis. Estamos en los
últimos meses de esta apelación. Este será el fin oficial de nuestra Campaña
de Legado. Este año hemos recaudado más de $500,000. Si recaudamos más o
menos $400,000, San Juan Berchmans estará libre de deudas por primera vez
en décadas. ¡Que logro! Creo que podemos hacerlo. Tenemos un poco menos
de tres meses.
Tengo un amigo rico que ha trabajado arduamente
toda su vida y ha acumulado una gran cantidad de dinero. Él vino de una modesta
familia; cuando era niño, él y su familia nunca sabían si habría lo suficiente suficiente comida, ropa o dinero para mantener la gran familia. Decidido buscar
una vida mejor para sí mismo, y más tarde para su esposa y su familia, utilizó y
aún utiliza su personalidad dinámica y visión en los negocios para tener éxito
en las finanzas y en otras maneras en el mundo corporativo. Él y yo bromeamos
amistosamente acerca de cómo compartimos y nos aferramos a lo que tenemos.
Como ustedes saben, he estado recaudando fondos para una u otra causa
filantrópica desde que tengo uso de razón. Cuando era joven me encargaba de
todas las responsabilidades de recaudación de fondos de mis hermanos mayores
de sus respectivas escuelas. En la universidad recaudé dinero para un lugar que
proporcionaba comida a los necesitados en Milwaukee. Como sacerdote, he
propagado el apoyo financiero para la Arquidiócesis, para la escuela en la que yo
era un maestro y administrador, para Caridades Católicas y ahora para San Juan
Berchmans. Sigo las formas mendicantes de mi patrón San Francisco.
Tengo planes de contactar una audiencia más amplia que apoye este
esfuerzo. Voy a invitar a mi familia y amigos a “no temer”. ¡Incluso recurriré
a mi amigo con la pila de dinero en su silla! Contamos con las viudas que nos
inspiran. PERO, todos debemos ser incluidos para lograrlo. Puedo recurrir a
extraños, pero nosotros los involucrados necesitamos participar. Piensen en sus
contribuciones a fin del año (o a principios de 2016 – ya que tenemos hasta el
final de enero) y consideren dar a la Campaña Católica Anual otra vez. Den más
de lo que creen que pueden aportar.Yo lo hice, y lo hago. Dios se encargará de
todo lo ustedes necesiten.
Mi amigo, quien de todo corazón es un hombre bueno y generoso, a
menudo se encuentra en el lado receptor de mis apelaciones. Cuando llegué a
San Juan Berchmans hace casi diez años, yo sabía que necesitábamos recaudar
mucho dinero para terminar la deuda operativa y reparar el mantenimiento
estructural diferido en cien años de nuestras antiguas instalaciones. Mi amigo
descubrió que pronto yo estaría pidiendo su ayuda, así que cada vez que lo veía,
él metía la mano en su bolsillo, sacaba solamente un dólar y me lo entregaba.
Lo hacia, en broma, para evitar que yo le pidiera. Él podría decir simplemente:
“Ya di.”
Para dar a este esfuerzo, hay sobres de la Campaña de Legado en las mesas
en el vestíbulo (o simplemente escriba Legado / Deuda en el sobre ) que se
puede depositar en la canasta de la colecta.También pueden dar en el internet en
www.givevcentral.org (https://www.givecentral.org/location/13/8609). Si
tienen preguntas sobre cualquiera de las Campaña Legado o la Campaña Católica
Anual / Programa de Reducción de Deuda, por favor pónganse en contacto con
Jennifer Cortez en la oficina parroquial.
Una vez tuvimos una conversación seria sobre su renuencia a ser un
donante importante, a pesar de que tenía la capacidad real para hacerlo. Habló de
una imagen que tenía en su mente de tener todo el dinero que ha hecho apilado
en una silla en su casa. Veía que la pila disminuía y entró en pánico sobre lo que
sucedería cuando se redujera a nada. Le dije que yo estaba bastante seguro de
que eso no iba a suceder y que cuando vivimos generosamente, Dios provee. Fue
difícil convencerlo pero accedió a tratar. Él ha apoyado a San Juan Berchmans
y muchas otras causas filantrópicas generosamente durante años, y para su
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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THE BLOOD AND THE ROSE
Por favor únase a la comunidad de habla hispana de San Juan
Berchmans, mientras nos preparamos para la celebración de
la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. El domingo 29 de
Noviembre - después de la Misa de 11:30am – mostraremos la
película The Blood & The Rose.
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PREPARATIVOS PARA LA PRIMERA COMUNIÓN
Un largometraje de teatro documental gravado en las localidades
de México y España, The Blood & The Rose ofrece fascinantes
entrevistas con los mejores expertos en los campos de la ciencia,
historia y teología, explorando el misterio de la tilma de San
Juan Diego y la milagrosa imagen que lleva. Más que una historia
acerca de un acontecimiento lejano, The Blood & The Rose es una
invitación y un llamado para imitar a San Juan Diego en nuestros
días, llevando el mensaje de la Virgen de Guadalupe - Patrona de
las Américas y Patrona de la Vida - en la cultura en la que vivimos.
Este domingo los niños que se preparan para recibir los sacramentos de la
Reconciliación y la Eucaristía por primera vez participarán en un Rito de
Inscripción en la Misa de 9:45 am. El Padre Wayne invitará a todos estos niños
a presentarse. Él los bendecirá y le pedirá a la comunidad parroquial a orar
por ellos y sus familias a medida que aprenden más sobre la Misa y se preparan
para recibir a Jesús profundamente en sus vidas. Este año tenemos cerca de
50 niños/as en el programa de Educación Religiosa y en la Escuela San Juan
Berchmans preparándose para recibir estos sacramentos. Los niños han hecho
oraciones en forma de corderos que compartirán con los miembros de la
parroquia. Si usted está recibiendo uno de estos corderos, por favor, ore por
ese niño cuyo nombre recibirá en la oración especial durante este tiempo
de preparación.
La entrada es gratuita, pero una ofrenda voluntaria será aceptada
para sufragar los gastos de nuestra 12ª celebración de diciembre
de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
LA FIESTA DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE PROVIDENCIA
El domingo 22 de noviembre, celebraremos la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora
de Providencia, Patrona de Puerto Rico. El día comenzará con una misa
a las 11:30am y una recepción después en el salón parroquial. ¡Todos son
bienvenidos!
Acción de Gracias
LA CAMPAÑA CATÓLICA PARA EL DESARROLLO HUMANO
Por favor, únase a nosotros en la mañana de Acción de Gracias
para una misa bilingüe a las 9am. Para apoyar a nuestra despensa
de alimentos, estamos pidiendo a todos que traigan alimentos no
perecederos, que serán llevados al altar durante la presentación de
las ofrendas.
El fin de semana de 21-22 de Noviembre, nuestra parroquia realizará la
colecta para la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano (CCHD).
Los programas que financia CCHD cambian la vida de los 46.2 millones de
personas que viven en la pobreza aquí en los Estados Unidos. Sus donativos
empoderarán a comunidades locales y fortalecerán a familias que viven al
margen. Las personas con discapacidades encontrarán viviendas asequibles
y propicias, los hombres y mujeres que reingresan a la sociedad después de
su encarcelamiento tendrán la oportunidad de aprender nuevas habilidades y
los proyectos agrícolas comunitarios recibirán subvenciones para que puedan
sostenerse a sí mismos. Por favor, ayúdenos a continuar con esta buena labor
apoyando la colecta para CCHD.
¿Qué es un servicio
de oración de Taizé?
INFORME ANUAL
La música es una parte importante
de la vida del rezo en Taizé. Han
acumulado un gran repertorio
de canciones, que han llegado
a ser ampliamente utilizadas en todo el mundo, la mayor parte de ellas
escritas por Jacques Berthier. La música ayuda a fomentar un estado de
ánimo contemplativo por el uso de cortos estribillos repetitivos de una o
dos líneas. Una voz solista y varios instrumentos proporcionan una mayor
armonía. La repetición está destinada para ayudar a enfocar y fomentar la
contemplación. Estamos familiarizados con parte de esta música aquí en San
Juan Berchmans, y se puede encontrar en el Gather hymnal, incluyendo:
Wait for the Lord, Jesús, Remember Me, Veni Sancte Spiritus, Nada te
Turbe, y Eat This Bread.
Se repartieron nuestros informes anuales en todas las misas del fin de semana
pasado. Si usted no recibió una copia, por favor busque uno en el vestíbulo
o pedir uno en la oficina. Es muy importante para el futuro de San Juan
Berchmans que no sólo muestran la Arquidiócesis que somos vital en nuestra
misión, sino también que somos financieramente viable. Hemos recorrido un
largo camino, pero tenemos un largo camino por recorrer y todos debemos
hacer nuestra parte. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta sobre el informe anual,
por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina parroquial.
SEGUNDA CENA ANUAL PARA COMPARTIR EN ADVIENTO
Por favor únase a la Paz y la Justicia / Paz y Justicia de la Comisión del
Consejo Pastoral de la Parroquia en su segunda cena compartida Adviento
anual. La cena tendrá en el Salón Parroquial a las 4:30 pm el domingo, 6
de diciembre. Todos son bienvenidos ... incluso habrá una actividad para los
niños. Por favor traiga un platillo étnico o tradicional familiar o simplemente
su plato favorito. A continuación de la comida, todos están invitados a seguir
celebrando Adviento en la Misa a las 6:30pm.
Por favor, unirse a nosotros el lunes 30 de noviembre a las 7:00pm para
una noche de canto y oración, mientras nos preparamos para Adviento y
la venida del Señor.
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School News
Saint John Berchmans School Open House
November 11, 2015 ~ 8:30am
At Saint John Berchmans, we enrich our students’ lives through our challenging curriculum; values based education, and diverse
learning environment. Saint John Berchmans School, an integral component of Saint John Berchmans Parish, encompasses all
facets of Christian living in its education of the whole child; spiritual, moral, intellectual, social, cultural, and physical. We
create an environment that encourages the learning potential of every student through a well-rounded curriculum including
music, art, technology, physical education, reading and math classes. We build a sense of self-esteem, confidence and love of
learning. We value and respect the culture and academic diversity of the school community. We respect the dignity of each
child as a practicing member of the family of God, celebrating prayer and liturgical experiences, and encompassing moral
values into their everyday life. Our common goal is the development of the whole person. This is accomplished through an
atmosphere of love and support provided for by the teachers, parents, and students working together.
We invite you to learn more about a Saint John Berchmans education by joining us for coffee and conversation at our Open
House or by calling the Admissions office for an individual appointment or tour. During the Open House you will: Learn
about our programs and vision from the Principal, talk with parents and students and tour the schools and observe classes.
Please call ahead for your reservation, 773.486.1334. Private appointments and tours available upon request.
Art at Saint John Berchmans!
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Stewardship Report
2015 Annual Catholic Appeal
Debt Reduction Program
“Your Gift Gives Twice
November 1, 2015
Have you joined us yet? This year, when you give to the Annual
Catholic Appeal your gift gives twice! Any amount, large or
small will bring us closer to our goal. We are in this together,
and we will only succeed if we work together. Whether you
are you are a longtime parishioner, a new member, a parent, an
alum or even a visitor - we need YOU!
If you have any questions regarding the 2015 Annual
Catholic Appeal and Debt Reduction Program, please contact
Jennifer Cortez in the parish office or by email at jcortez@
stjohnberchmans.org.
Mass Collection
Online giving at GiveCentral.org
4,397.67
2,764.48
Total Sunday Collection
7,162.15
Our weekly goal
Surplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal
7,947.00
(794.85)
2015-16 Fiscal Year to Date (From 7/1/15)
Our goal to date
Collected year to date
Surplus/(Shortfall) year to date
136,730.77
121,173.41
(15,557.36)
Children’s Envelopes
11.00
Thank you ~ Gracias
¿Se ha unido usted a nosotros? Este año, cuando usted da a la
Apelación Católica Anual su regalo da dos veces! Cualquier
cantidad, grande o pequeña nos acercará a nuestra meta.
Estamos juntos en esto, y tendremos éxito solamente si
trabajamos juntos. Si usted es un antiguo feligrés, un nuevo
miembro, un padre, un ex-estudiante o incluso un visitante - Le
necesitamos!
Si tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con la Campaña Católica
Anual y el Programa de Reducción de Deuda 2015, por favor,
póngase en contacto con Jennifer Cortez en la oficina parroquial
o por correo electrónico a [email protected].
La Campaña Católica Anual para 2015
Programa de Reducción de Deuda
“Su Regalo Da Dos Veces”
Catholic Charities Adoption Services Supports
Adoption Month throughout November
During the month of November, Catholic Charities
acknowledges the birth parents courageous decision to make
a plan for adoption. We celebrate the commitment made by the
parents who have formed their families through adoption and
the influence of adopted individuals in our communities. Catholic
Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago works directly with
child welfare and adoption authorities in Mexico and Poland to
help find adoptive families for children. Families are especially
needed for sibling groups and children with specialized medical
needs. Interested families may call Catholic Charities and can
schedule a free consultation with an adoption specialist to learn
more. For more information please call, 312-655-7086 English,
312-655-5084 Polish or e-mail adoptions@catholiccharities.
net. You can also learn more by visiting, www.facebook.com/
CCofChicagoAdoptionServices.
ONLINE GIVING TO SJB
Save the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by
giving to Saint John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set
up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly
from your checking or savings account.
DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJB
Ahorre la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria
haciendo su donación semanal a San Juan Berchmans por medio del
internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda
semanal. Se deducirá directamente de su cuenta corriente o cuenta
de ahorros.
www.givecentral.org
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Please Pray
FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF
OUR COMMUNITY
For the health of
Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Ivan Bermudez, Katarzyna Bielarz, Jim
Browne, Florence Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Gary
Calmes, Mike Cokins, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jean Condon,
Brian DeLeon, Danny Doyle, Anna Duski, Edwin Duvall, Evan Flores,
Margaret Gielnewski, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis
Hanson, Colin Hayes, Lois Hinkens, Bertha Jiminez, Jane Jones, Michael
D. Jones, Helen Kadar, Mary Ann Kosiba, Hector Lorenzo, Alice
Maestrazi, Olivia Maxon, Ewing Metoyer, Kay Meyer, Humberto Moya,
Katie O’Connor, Sr. Margaret Ormond, Norine Ortega, Debra Parsons,
Genevieve Podraza, Rita Rattin, Fr. Paul Reicher, Jorge Rojas, Maria
E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita Sanchez, Glydden Santiago,
Rev. John Schlegel, Celeste Schwilck, Gwen Skeoch, Joseph Slocki,
Will Sullivan, Aurora Tapia, Jorge Tapia, Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres,
Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres and Lucille Wozny
SJB STAFF CONTACTS
PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, [email protected]
Friday, November 27, 2015 10am-2pm
RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected]
For event information and registration, visit www.chicagopriest.org
PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins
DEACONS:
Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, [email protected]
Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, [email protected]
Men in the Archdiocese of Chicago, ages of 16-35,
are invited to attend this exciting vocational event at
Mundelein Seminary hosted by Father John Kartje,
Rector of Mundelein Seminary and Bishop George
Rasas. Come learn more about the priesthood and how
to discern God’s call.
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS:
Joseph P. D’Arco, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY:
Jennifer Cortez, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION:
Shelagh Donoghue, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:
Jean Tuohy, [email protected]
Please Welcome Our New Parishioners!
SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR:
Carlos Ortiz, [email protected]
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our parish, registering
with our parish during the month of October. If you see a new face, please
introduce yourself. All are Welcome at Saint John Berchmans!
PARISH SECRETARY:
Guille McMahon, [email protected]
PRINCIPAL:
Peggy Roketenetz, [email protected]
Miles and Sarah Sullivan
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:
Patricia Danielak, [email protected]
Louis and Whitney Russo
Andriy and Elizabeth Striltschuk
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS:
Amanda Sullivan, [email protected]
Alexander Fernandez and Lindsay Wilps
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS:
Rochelle Brophy, [email protected]
Rogelio Quintero and Nancy Del-Cid
Rick and Heather KingenSmith
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]
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November 8, 2015
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, November 7
5:00pm +MILDRED KUR
THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Margaret Hughes
Lector: Art DeLeon
EMHC: Magda Cardona, Martha DeLeon
Servers: C. Cardona, C. Cardona, E. Ham
WEDNESDAY, November 11 – Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop
7:00am +WINIFRED DUFFY
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
THURSDAY, November 12 – Saint Josaphat, Bishop
7:00am +MARY DORIS MORIN
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
FRIDAY, November 13 – Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini,Virgin
8:30am +ANTONIO OROZCO GOMEZ
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
SUNDAY, November 8
8:15am +DAN MAUCH
+GLORIA VALDERRAMA
Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham
Commentator: David Dvorak
Lector:Theresa Bui
EMHC: Jeff Bowen, Raghda Fakhoury, Nancy Krause
Altar Servers: A. Bui, J. Bui
THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SATURDAY, November 14
5:00pm +MILDRED KUR
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Deacon: Jorge Cabrera
Commentator: Rachele Esola
Lector: Dan Wetstein
EMHC: Magda Cardona, Susan Ciapciak
Servers: C. Cardona, C. Cardona, A.Teruel
[First Holy Communion Rite of Enrollment]
9:45am +NANCY J. BRAVATA
+NANCY M. BRAVATA
+MARY ANN BRAVATA
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Ed Pennington
Lector: Nicole Vilches, Luis Cuevas
EMHC: Shelagh Donoghue, Emily Marion, Peggy Roketenetz
Altar Servers: S. Grammatke, S. Rodriguez, J.Valentin
SUNDAY, November 15
8:15am +SHIRLEY DESMOND
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: John Swinford
Lector: Mari Cardenas
EMHC: Joe D’Arco, Kevin and Monique VanRenterghem
Altar Servers: D. Patino, N. Swinford
11:30am +ALBERTO ZUÑIGA
+AMADOR y JORGE TINAJERO
Oficiante: Pd. Paul Reicher
Diácono: Jorge Cabrera
Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Mendizabal
Lectores: Esther Castro,Wanda Reyes
MESC: Rosaura Diaz, Rosa Rodriguez, Gabriela Uruchima,
Ivette Gudino
Monaguillos: A. Hernández, D. Hernández, I. Ibarra
9:45am +VIRGILIO BONIFAZI AND FAMILY
+DR. GREGORY DOBROV
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Amy Bizzari
Lector: Kathleen Burnett, Joseph Harrison
EMHC: Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski, Rocio Valdivia
Altar Servers: E. Chalcraft, A. Rodriguez, S. Rodriguez, J.Velgara
6:30pm +REV. ROBERT FERRIGAN
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Commentator: Roberta Anelli
Lector: Kitty Tunca
EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Carlos Fernandez, Mary Jane Fernandez
Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Guerra, N. Reginiewicz
11:30am +CARMELO ZUÑIGA
+JULIO QUIÑONEZ
Oficiante: Pd. Kevin Birmingham
Diácono: Guillermo Mendizabal
Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Gudiño
Lectores: Manuel Cerrillo, Ivette Gudiño
MESC: Armando y Maria E. Salgado, Mario y Maria Gudiño
Monaguillos: D. Hernandez, I. Ibarra, L. Melvin
MONDAY, November 9 – The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
7:00am +GLORIA VALDERRAMA
CESARIA ZUÑIGA
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Commentator: Kathleen McCormick
Lector: Joseph Barletta
EMHC: Mark Dombrowski, Phillip Ramirez, Noreen Russo
Altar Servers: J. Badillo, S. Reyes,Y. Sanchez-Peña
TUESDAY, November 10 – Saint Leo the Great,
Pope and Doctor of the Church
7:00am JOEL ZUÑIGA
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
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