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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 1, 2019

St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714 - 847-966-8145 - www.sjbrebeuf.org


Dear Parishioners, Liturgical Music awakens the imagination and touches the heart! Here at St. John Brebeuf we are fortunate to have Marek Rachelski, along with our other musicians, to lead us in hymns of praise and comfort at our Sunday Liturgies. As always, you are invited to pick up a hymnal and join along. The Sunday Mass should be a communal experience where all participate no matter what their personal ability. He who sings prays twice! Call the office today if you are interested in being part of one of the choirs or approach one our music ministers! New Hymnals As you perhaps noted we are purchasing new hymnals, Rit-ual Song, 2nd edition. This hardbound hymnal is beautiful, durable, comprehensive in scope, earth-friendly, and eco-nomical. They are shipped once and may last 10-15 years, for a savings of $50,000.00 over ten years. Thus, this pur-chase will reduce yearly cost, save paper and enhance our liturgical experience. Furthermore, we are inviting you to make a donation of $20.00 per book to cover the costs of 1,000 hymnals we will purchase. The memorial bookplates celebrating the memory of a departed loved one or simply honoring your family name will be placed on the inside back cover to be read each time they are opened and used. Religious Education The Religious Education Program has been undergoing a review as I mentioned last week with the change of leader-ship. After looking carefully at our Wednesday and Thurs-day evening program, it was decided to consolidate the pro-gram to Wednesday evening only, 5:00-6:30 pm. The Thursday evening program had only a handful of registra-tions at this point. We have found that the student attend-ance has diminished over recent years as parents have found the 6:30-8:00 pm timeframe as being too late for the children. In the winter months, especially, it's very dark and cold for the children to be out after a full day of school. The move to a single evening will unify the program at-tendees by allowing better interaction among all partici-pants. Registration forms are available at the Parish Office or download to print from our website www.sjbrebeuf.org/education. Parents are encouraged to call 847-966-3269 to find out the benefits of volunteering as a catechist/teacher. Keep Striving As we enter the fall parish activities, we are reminded that the spiritual life is a constant adventure and a challenge to grow just as much as an athlete who desires to run a half marathon or a senior who is trying to maintain strength and agility after a major or minor surgery. While we are often reluctant to push ourselves or have others tell us to “do one more” -- as I sometimes felt when I broke my arm some

time ago -- in the end we know deep down we are better off if we keep “striving” to grow physically, psychologically, and spiritually. By God's grace we can find wholeness and peace. Remember, His grace comes to all of us, the worthy and unworthy! Some of the opportunities are the Sunday Scripture Pro-gram, Uncle Pete Ministry to the Poor, and “Alpha” which asks the big questions that we all wonder about over dinner in a friendly, non-judgmental, informal environment. We are blessed to have many social groups, devotional oppor-tunities, masses, a day school, and an evening religious ed-ucation for grade school children to name a few. In many ways we are a full-service parish with 165 funerals a year, 101 baptisms, 25 weddings, along with seven masses each weekend, with two of those being celebrated in the Polish Language. No parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago can match our facilities with the Father May Ministry Center, ample parking, a large school, a wood floor gym, and beau-tiful church. Please inquire about how you can be a part of this wonderful parish and then you'll know why our parking lots are always full! Our parish fiscal year ended June 30th. In a few months we will compile in great detail our annual report. At this time, I would like to point out that we ended the year not only be-hind the projected budget revenue expectations that we needed to keep up with rising expenses but also behind in comparison to last year. We were short $28,703.00 below the previous year’s income. In addition, our school enroll-ment fell around 10 students below expectations, which led to a substantial increase in parish support to the school. I'm happy to report that we are just short of our enrollment goal this year with 246 students. While this is very good, overall we are straining to maintain our present ministries and our ability to maintain our facilities properly. At this time I remind you to make up for any offerings that you missed because you were away on vacation. In the summer months the parish often experiences the lowest weekly giving level because people are naturally away on vacation. However, our expenses continue each week! So, please keep this in mind and mail your donation in or make up your Sunday gift to the parish upon your return. Happy Labor Day! Plan to attend the Oktoberfest and Car-nival scheduled for Friday and Saturday, September 20, 21 and 22! Fr. Mike Meany

Notice: Due to an Archdiocese of Chicago private event there will be no 8:30am Mass on Friday, Sept. 6th. The Adoration Chapel, PMC & campus will also be closed. School will be open.


Drodzy Parafianie, Muzyka liturgiczna budzi wyobraźnię i dotyka serca! Tutaj w St. John Brebeuf mamy to szczęście, że Marek Rachelski wraz z naszymi innymi muzykami prowadzi nas w hymnach uwielbienia i pociechy podczas naszych niedzielnych liturgii. Jak zawsze zapraszamy do wzięcia śpiewnika i włączenia się w śpiew. Niedzielna Msza Święta powinna być wspólnym doświadczeniem, w którym wszyscy uczestniczą, bez względu na swoje osobiste umiejętności. Ten, kto śpiewa, modli się dwa razy! Zadzwoń do biura już dziś, jeśli chcesz być członkiem jednego z chórów lub skontaktuj się z jednym z naszych liderów od spraw muzyki! Nowe śpiewniki Jak zapewne zauważyłeś, kupujemy nowe wydania śpiewników, Ritual Song, 2. edycja. Ten utwardzony jest piękny, trwały, wszechstronny, ekologiczny i ekonomiczny. Są one wysyłane raz i mogą służyć 10–15 lat, co pozwala zaoszczędzić 50 000 USD w ciągu dziesięciu lat. Zatem zakup ten obniży roczne koszty, pozwoli zaoszczędzić papier i zwiększy nasze doświadczenie liturgiczne. Ponadto zachęcamy do przekazania darowizny w wysokości 20,00 USD za egzemplarz w celu pokrycia kosztów 1000 śpiewników, które kupimy. Zeszyty pamięci, które uczczą pamięć zmarłej osoby lub po prostu honorowanie nazwiska, zostaną umieszczone na wewnętrznej tylnej okładce i będą czytane przy każdym otwarciu i użyciu. Edukacja religijna Program Edukacji Religijnej jest w trakcie zmiany kierownictwa, o czym wspominałem w zeszłym tygodniu. Po uważnym przyjrzeniu się naszemu programowi w środę i czwartek wieczorem postanowiono skonsolidować program tylko do środy, w godzinach 17:00–18:30. Program czwartkowy miał w tym momencie tylko kilka rejestracji. Stwierdziliśmy, że frekwencja uczniów zmniejszyła się w ostatnich latach, ponieważ rodzice stwierdzili, że czas 18:30 - 20:00 jest zbyt późny dla dzieci. Zwłaszcza w miesiącach zimowych dzieci są bardzo zmęczone po całym dniu nauki. Przejście na jeden wieczór zjednoczy uczestników programu, umożliwiając lepszą interakcję między wszystkimi uczestnikami. Formularze rejestracyjne są dostępne w biurze parafialnym lub można je pobrać z witryny www.sjbrebeuf.org/education. Rodzice są zachęcani do dzwonienia pod numer 847-966-3269, aby dowiedzieć się, jakie korzyści daje wolontariat jako katecheta / nauczyciel. Kontynuuj wysiłki Gdy wchodzimy w jesienne zajęcia parafialne, przypomina nam się, że życie duchowe jest ciągłą przygodą i wyzwaniem, aby wzrastać tak samo, jak sportowiec, który pragnie przebiec półmaraton lub senior, który stara się zachować siłę i zwinność po poważnej lub niewielkiej operacji. Chociaż często nie chcemy się zmusić do czegoś lub ktoś każe nam powiedzieć „zrób jeszcze jedno” - jak czasami czułem, gdy

jakiś czas temu złamałem rękę - w końcu wiemy, że w głębi duszy lepiej nam będzie, jeśli będziemy „ dążyć ”do rozwoju zarówno fizycznego, psychicznego, jak i duchowego. Dzięki łasce Bożej możemy znaleźć pełnię i pokój. Pamiętajcie, Jego łaska dociera do nas wszystkich, godnych i niegodnych! Niektóre z możliwości to Program Niedzielnego Studium Biblijnego, Duszpasterstwo Ubogich Wujka Pete, „Alfa”, który pomaga zadawać wielkie pytania, nad którymi wszyscy się zastanawiamy, przy obiedzie w przyjaznym, pozbawionym osądu, nieformalnym otoczeniu. Jesteśmy błogosławieni, że mamy wiele grup społecznych, okazje do nabożeństw, msze, szkołę dzienną i wieczorną edukację religijną dla uczniów szkół podstawowych, żeby wymienić tylko kilka. Pod wieloma względami jesteśmy parafią z pełnym zakresem usług, z 165 pogrzebami rocznie, 101 chrztami, 25 weselami oraz 7 mszami w każdy weekend, z których dwie odprawiane są w języku polskim. Żadna parafia w archidiecezji chicagowskiej nie może się równać z naszym centrum duszpasterskim, z dużym parkingiem, dużą szkołą, drewnianą siłownią i pięknym kościołem. Zapytaj, jak możesz być częścią tej wspaniałej parafii, a wtedy będziesz wiedział, dlaczego nasze parkingi są zawsze pełne! Nasz parafialny rok fiskalny zakończył się 30 czerwca. Za kilka miesięcy opracujemy bardzo szczegółowo nasz raport roczny. W tym momencie chciałbym zauważyć, że zakończyliśmy rok nie tylko poniżej prognozowanych oczekiwań odnośnie dochodów budżetowych, z którymi musieliśmy nadążyć za rosnącymi wydatkami, ale także poniżej w porównaniu z rokiem ubiegłym. Ubyło nam $28 703,00 dochodu w porównaniu z latami ubiegłymi. Ponadto zapisy do naszej szkoły spadły o około 10 uczniów poniżej oczekiwań, co doprowadziło do znacznego wzrostu wsparcia parafii dla szkoły. Informuję, że w tym roku brakuje nam celu rekrutacyjnego z 245 studentami. Chociaż jest to dobre, ogólnie powoduje to większe obciążenie dla naszej ogólnej służby i naszej zdolności do właściwego utrzymywania naszych udogodnień. W tej chwili przypominam wam, abyście uzupełnili wszelkie ofiary, które przegapiliście, ponieważ byliście na wakacjach. W miesiącach letnich parafia często doświadcza najniższego tygodniowego poziomu dawania, ponieważ ludzie są naturalnie na wakacjach. Nasze wydatki są jednak kontynuowane co tydzień! Pamiętajcie więc o tym i po powrocie prześlijcie darowiznę lub uzupełnijcie niedzielny dar dla parafii. Szczęśliwego Dnia Pracy! Zaplanuj udział w Oktoberfest i Karnawale zaplanowanym na piątek i sobotę, 20 września 21 & 22 ! Ks. Mike Meany


Monday, September 2 - Weekday 6:30 - No Mass 8:30 - Lucja Walesieniuk, Barbara Forbish Mary Balogh (Birthday Remembrance) Tuesday, September 3 - Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 6:30 - Bobby Canong 8:30 - Lucja Walesieniuk, John Nichols, Gil Contreras Wednesday, September 4 - Weekday 6:30 - Robert Boller 8:30 - Bob Wolff 7:00pm (Polish) - Celebrant - Fr . Przemek Emilie Oleksiuk, Lucja Walesieniuk, Halinka Masnica (2nd d/a), Filipek (Health & Blessings) Thursday, September 5 - Weekday 6:30 - All Parishioners 8:30 - Lucja Walesieniuk, Chuck & Peg Pembleton (15th Wedding Anniversary) Friday, September 6 - First Friday 6:30 - Albert De Lorenzo, Rosemary Thariath 8:30 - No Mass 7:00 PM - Polish Mass - Celebrant - Fr. Przemek Jan Kubon, Daniel Szacilowski, Lucja Walesieniuk, Bronislawa & Wladyslaw Swiecicki Saturday, September 7 - First Saturday 7:30 - Father J. Edward Duggan (9th d/a), Crisanto Maltu Gallibu, Sr. (17th d/a) & Fam. Members Pedro Britanga Gallibu & Family, Mary Balogh (Birthday Remembrance), Katherine & Michael 5:00pm - Celebrant - Fr . Car lton Carl Bronder (3rd d/a), George & Anna Richter, Irene & LeRoy Rysell, Betty & Harris Hartje, Matthew Wojtaszek, Sr. Juan David Joya (10th d/a) Anna Marie Peck (Birthday Blessings)

6:30pm - Celebrant - Fr . Przemek Danuta Luniewska-Grygo, Wieslaw Perkowski Jerzy Lapinski, Lucja Walesieniuk, Dr. Wladyslaw & Irena Gawron, Genowefa & Jozef Pawula, Karolek & Kamilek (Health & Blessings), Maria Nowak (Health & Blessings) Krystyna (health) Sunday, September 8 - Twenty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 - Celebrant - Fr . Przemek Walter Bade 9:00 - Celebrant - Fr . Car lton Robert Piton, Angela & Albert Cassettari 10:45 - Celebrant - Fr . Meany Walter & Mary Bialka, Crispin de Lara, Giuseppina Cirrincione, George Bresnan (Birthday Remembrance), Constancio Umayam (99th Birthday Blessings), Fernandez & Dias Family (Thanksgiving & Blessings) 12:30 - Celebrant - Fr . Przemek Michael Puacz, Janina Puacz (35th d/a), Joseph Puacz (34th d/a), Valentina Woltanski, Maria, Feliks, Tadeusz Rutkowski, Boleslaw, Zdzislaw, Jan Samborski, Daniel Szacilowski, Barbara Gumularz, Lucja Walesieniuk, Kazimiera & Jan Sak, & Wojciech Wiszniewski, Stanislawa Sak, Emilia Drabik, Natalia & Andrzej Mrowca (1st Wedding Anniv.), 6:00pm - Celebrant - Fr . Car lton D. Denise

Liturgy Schedule -- Mass Intentions for the Week of Sept. 2 - 9

Intencje mszalne -- Proszę przedstawić wszystkie intencje mszalne do biura parafialnego 14 dni przed żądanym terminem tak, aby można je wydrukować w biuletynie. O ile nie jest wyznaczony wczesniejszy termin biuletynu, czas ten zostanie skrócony. Tylko intencje wydrukowane w biuletynie zostaną odczytane podczas Mszy św. Requests for Mass Inten ons -- Please submit all Mass Inten-

ons to the parish office two weeks in advance of your re-quest so they can be printed in the bulle n. (Unless there is an early deadline for bulle n, this will be shortened). Only inten-tions printed in the bulletin will be read at Mass.


MEMORIAL OPPORTUNITY Remember a deceased relative or friend in a special way by donating the altar bread and wine that are used at Mass each

week. Suggested donation is $50. Please contact the parish office to select a date.

Altar Bread and Wine For the week of September 1, 2019 offered for:

SJB Couples Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage

Offered by: St. John Brebeuf Parish

Pray For Our Ill Members Patty Pater (2) Patricia Severin (1) Madeline Albano (1) Charles Pembleton (2) K. Kozeny (4) Virginia Brekke (4) Cameron Kozeny (4) Diana Zumpano (3) Elena Sioson (2) Veren Schoenmann (1) Nanette Sadorra (1) Matthew Sobieszczyk (1) Alex Barton (1) Names on our ill list will appear for four weeks; the number after each name is the number of weeks the name has appeared. If there is no call to the office after the fourth week, the name will be removed from the list.

Celebrating our SJB Military Remembrance

St. John Brebeuf Parish accepts family members names, branch of service, and photo. Please bring them to the parish office, Attention: Legion of Mary. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard. Please remember in prayer the following who are currently serving in the Armed Forces Timothy Casey Christopher Vick Sgt. Joseph Merkel Sgt. Peter Merkel Robert Monaco Chief Ryan Morrow Thomas Neuhengen Scott Rodberg Mark Honsa Sgt. Daniel Cunningham Pvt. James Cunningham CW3 Louis Haberkorn CDR John Tutwiler Marian Niemotko SSGT Michael J. Archam PFC Seth D. Perkins A1C Andrew T. Perkins Sgt. Ramiro Cadena Susanne Connolly Tutwiler Lt. Joseph Disclafani May they return safely to their families. If your loved one's name appears on this list and his/her rank is not included, please contact the parish office so the information can be added. Thank you. If you or your loved one is no longer in active service, please call the parish office to let us know.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR DECEASED

Kamillus Urban Margaret Bartolucci

Zdzislaw Feducik

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

Wedding Banns:

Brittany Metoyer & Thomas Dorn Justina Bobek & Krzysztof Bobek

Let us continue to pray daily: “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.” Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen


Saturday September 7 5:00 pm Vincent Macam, Kaitlyn Maczek Anabella Gomez 6:30 pm Anna Sawicka, Emilia Stopka Maxymilian Regulski Sunday September 8 9:00 am Jeffrey & Joey Gattuso 10:45 am Steven Bronder Nathaniel Caamoan, Isabelle Nawara 12:30 pm Simon, Matthew & Faustina Majka 2:45 pm Adrian Anszczak, Billy Fabri Tomas and Tony Acosta Kaitlyn Maczek Ian & Alekandra Duda 6:00 pm

Devotions in the Church Rosary

Monday through Friday After 8:30 AM Mass

After 7:30 AM Mass Saturday Every First Wednesday of the Month Mother of Perpetual Help Devotions

Ave Maria Polish Prayer Group

Wednesday, After 7:00 PM Mass (Inc. Benediction )

First Friday Devotions To the Sacred Heart of Jesus

After 8:30 AM Mass and After 7:00 PM Polish Mass

First Saturday Devotions

To Immaculate Heart of Mary After 7:30 AM Mass and

After 6:30 PM Polish Mass

Devotions in the Adoration Chapel Marian Prayer Group

Monday 7:00 PM

Godzinki Ave Maria Prayer Group Thursday 8:00 AM

Hour of Divine Mercy

Friday 3:00 PM Includes Stations of the Cross) Pray for priests every Thursday

The Marvelous Rosary Join in Rosary Prayer daily, Monday through Friday, following the 8:30am Mass: Saturday, after the 7:30am Mass; Sunday before the 7:30am Mass. Praying the Rosary together in front of the

Blessed Sacrament gives many graces and is so peaceful.

JOIN THE FUN

The Niles Metropolitan Chorus Rehearsals begin again

TUESDAY, September 10, 7:00-9:00 PM

SJB Church Music Rehearsal Room

Contact Marek Rachelski for details. 702 806-8421

New Altar Servers Training / Trening dia Ministranów If you are between 8 and 16 years old and are interested in becoming an Altar Server, please come to an Altar Servers Training on Monday, September 9th, at 7pm in the St. John Brebeuf Church. For more information please contact Fr. Przemek Tomczyk at [email protected] or Susan Schoenfeldt at 847-583-0113. Jeśli jesteś w wieku miedzy 8 a 16 lat i jesteś zainteresowany/na służbą

przy ołtarzu, zapraszamy na trening dla ministrantów w poniedziałek 9 września o godz.7:00pm w kościele. O szczegóły prosimy o kontakt z ks. Przemysławem Tomczyk: [email protected]


SJB IS GETTING NEW HYMNALS THIS FALL! Over the last three years a study of our current missal took place and a comparison with other available hymnals was made. We have determined that while the current pew books are adequate, we can do better and spend far less! We can save $50,000 over ten years just by the purchase of a hardbound hymnal! Our newly selected hymnals, RITUAL SONG, 2nd edition, are beautiful, durable, com-

prehensive in scope, earth-friendly and economical. They are shipped only once and may last 10-15 years. We invite each of you to purchase a hymnal through envelopes made availa-ble in the near future. Donor bookplates will be placed on the inside back cover of the hymnal to be read each time they are opened and used. We are suggesting a $20.00 dona-tion per book to cover the cost of the 1,000 hymnals we will purchase.

Safety Alert

The speed limit in all St. John Brebeuf parking lots is 5 MPH. We have children and vulnerable adults on our campus at all times of the day! • St. John Brebeuf School parking lot drop off is 8:50-

8:15 am and pick up is 2:50-3:10 pm (1:55-2:10 on Tuesdays). During these times, cars are not allowed to leave the parking lot. This is to protect our students as they enter or exit the school, and there are no excep-tions.

• Children from Religious Ed. are dropped off on

Wednesdays at 5:00 pm and picked up at 6:30 pm • GLADD meets on Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:30

am and 11:00-12:30 pm, and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:00 pm.

• Polish School meets on Saturday mornings. • In addition, we have children using the gym, coming

to church, going to Joy in Jesus, Jumping Jaguars, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Youth Ministry, and choir on each day of the week at all times of the day.

Please, please slow down!

Zachowaj Ostrożność Ograniczenie prędkości na wszystkich parkingach w St. John Brebeuf wynosi 5 MPH. Mamy dzieci i wrażliwe osoby dorosłe w naszym kampusie o każdej porze dnia! • Przywóz dzieci na parking szkolny w St. John Brebeuf

to 8: 50-8: 15, odbiór to 2: 50-3: 10 pm (1: 55-2: 10 we wtorki). W tym czasie samochody nie mogą opuszczać parkingu. Ma to na celu ochronę naszych uczniów, którzy wchodzą do szkoły lub opuszczają ją, i nie ma wyjątków. · ·

• Dzieci z Programu Katechetycznego są przywożone w

środy o 17:00 i odbierane o 18:30 • GLADD spotyka się w sobotnie poranki w godzinach

9: 00–10: 30 i 11: 00–12: 30, a we wtorki i środy w godzinach 19:30–21:00.

• • Szkoła polska spotyka się w sobotnie poranki. • Ponadto mamy dzieci korzystające z siłowni,

przychodzące do kościoła, chodzące do programu Radość w Jezusie, skaczące jaguary, skauci,

duszpasterstwo młodzieży i chór każdego dnia tygodnia o każdej porze dnia.

Kierowco, zwolnij !


What to Expect during Alpha The next Alpha program at St. John Brebeuf begins September 9 at 6:30 pm. Sign up in the parish office or at www.sjbrebeuf.org/alpha. Alpha is an opportunity to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open, and informal environment. At St. John Brebeuf, each evening session takes place in the Parish Minis-try Center. We begin at 6:30 pm with an informal dinner. Next is a brief video presentation led by one of the original Alpha developers, Nicky Gumbel. We then discuss the evening’s topic in small groups. We finish by 8:15. The fall Alpha sessions look like this: September 9: Session 1, Is There More to Life Than This? September 16: Session 2, Who is Jesus? September 23: No Alpha, Join the Holy Name Men’s Club for the Bear’s Game! September 30: Session 3, Why Did Jesus Die? October 7: Session 4, How Can I Have Faith? October 14 -- No Alpha, Columbus Day October 21: Session 5, Why and How Do I Pray? October 28: Session 6, Why and How Should I Read the Bible? November 4: Session 7, How Does God Guide Us? November 11: No Alpha, Veteran’s Day Saturday, November 16, from 9 am to 3pm:

Session 8, Who Is the Holy Spirit? Session 9, What Does the Holy Spirit Do? Session 10, How Can I be Filled with the Holy Spirit? Session 11, How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life? Session 12, How Can I Resist Evil?

November 18: Session 13, Why and How Should I Tell Others? November 25: Session 14, Does God Heal Today? Here are what some of our pilot Alpha members said: “It was wonderful! I looked forward to each weekly meeting and connecting with newfound friends interested in learning about their faith. I learned a lot from the presentations. The food was great, too. It was low stress and I liked that I didn’t have to prepare and could just be.” “I was not sure what Alpha was all about and how effective it would be. It was a good experience. Great dis-cussions. Helped deepen my faith.” We hope you will join us! Please sign up today at the parish office or at www.sjbrebeuf.org/alpha so we know how many people to expect!

Prayer for Alpha at SJB This week we pray that the Lord help all guests to attend each session. Pray against anything that may prevent their attend-ance, such as illness or schedul-ing conflicts. Information about Alpha is at www.sjbrebeuf.org/alpha

Join us for Fall 2019 Alpha!


Join Our Scripture Study Group This September Our scripture study program is ready to begin the fall program. We will be going over the letters to the Galatians and Romans. Galatians addresses Paul's understanding of Christian freedom and justification by faith. He reprimands the Galatians for deserting the Gospel by seeking justification through circumcision rather than through faith in Christ, who achieved our salvation by his sacri-fice on the cross. Romans is the longest of Paul's letters. It addresses the universal reality of sin in the world and the need for salvation in Jesus Christ. It explores both the strength and limits of the law of Moses. Paul examines the new life attained in the Holy Spirit as God's gift and proclaims the mystery of God's plan to save Israel. Romans also highlights the ethical demands of the Gospel. This will be a two-part study. Our Fall program will last seven weeks, and the Lent will last seven weeks. Our study will begin on 09/29/19. We meet every week on Sunday mornings from 10:00am - 12:00pm. Our study fee is $10.00. Registration slips can be dropped off at the Parish office. Contact Chester Gilbert at 847-966- 4789 or [email protected] for more information.

Scripture Study Registration Card (Please return to Parish Office) Name: _____________________________________Address: _____________________________ Phone: (home) ___________________ work: ____________________ Fee paid: $ _________ . Fundamental Commitment: Prayer-Presence-Preparation-Participation needed.

Attention Parents: Register Now for the Re-ligious Education Program (CCD) We welcome Public School students Grades 1-8. At-tend RE classes on Wednesdays from 5-6:30pm Regis-tration forms are available at the Parish Office OR download to print from website: www.sjbrebeuf.org/education. Parents please call 847-966-3269 to find out the bene-fits of volunteering as a catechist/teacher.

JOY IN JESUS The “Joy in Jesus” Sunday program is open to children ages 3 ½ (by September 1) through Kindergarten age. Classes are held in the school during the 10:45 Mass.

The program was formed to provide children with a basic foundation for a future un-derstanding of Christian revelations. Emphasis is given to development of self-awareness in the children and their place in the Christian community. The children in the “Joy in Jesus” 2018-2019 program ended their session with a prayer service. The children prepared for this celebration for several weeks by making a celebration tablecloth and other symbolic items depict-ing topics discussed throughout the year. Registration will be held on Sunday, September 8th and 15th with classes beginning Sunday, September 22nd.

The registration fee for the year is $40.

For information call Charlotte Lindquist, 847.470.1434.

The Sacrament of Marriage Strengthening your marriage Good marriages can always be made better!

Pope Francis described marriage as “a project to be worked on together” and a “process of growth” (Amoris Laetitia, no. 218, 221). The Church provides many opportunities for spouses to deepen their love for each other. There are many organizations dedicated to creating time and space for mar-riages to grow, and for helping parents raise their children well. Make your marriage a priority by seeking out enrich-ment opportunities together. Please visit our website at www.sjbrebeuf.org for links to helpful resources or contact the parish office at


St. John Brebeuf BINGO!

Sunday, September 22, 2019

St. John Brebeuf Ministry Center – 8305 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles

FREE Admission (Must be 18 & over to play)

(Hosted by Holy Name Men’s Club)

$15.00 For 15 Games Pay-Out’s determined by Attendance

Additional Chance to Win

PULL TABS AVAILABLE!!!!

Doors Open at 2:30pm – Games Begin at 3:00pm Refreshments Available

For Further Information Contact

Dennis O’Donovan at 847-744-2927 John Jekot at 847-651-7624

Bingo License #B-04157 - Pull Tab License #P-02154

St. John Brebeuf Annual Golf Outing 3rd Annual Carl Bronder Open

Open to All

Re-Scheduled Date: Sunday, September 15, 2019

Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, 6700 Howard St.

$60.00 Per-Golfer - Includes 9 Holes of Golf, With Cart,

Buffet Dinner immediately following golf in the St. John Brebeuf Ministry Center

Traditional Golf Outing Hole Promotions (Longest dr ive,

straightest drive, closest to pin, longest putt)

Check In Time 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM for a noon start time Dinner Guests welcome at $15.00

Golf Prizes Presented At the Banquet - Raffle After Dinner

Get Your Reservations In By September 11th As They Go Quickly!!!!

Limited to 52 Golfers - Reservations confirmed only after payment received:

Contact Mike Durand at 773-329-0929 or Dennis O’Donovan

at 847-744-2927 to make your reservation

CANNED FOOD DRIVE

PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS! SHARE HIS LOVE, BRING FOOD FOR THE POOR.

A Canned Food Drive will be held by the Junior St. Vincent de Paul group on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and Sept. 15th for the needy in the inner city parishes. At all Masses two vans will be located at the main entrance and east parking lot entrance to the church. Foods most needed will be listed next week.

“For I was hungry and you fed me.”

Applications Being Accepted for SJB Director of Religious Education

The Director of Religious Education collaborates with the pastor, under his supervision. Articulates and implements a plan for comprehensive religious education, working with members of the parish and staff, volunteer catechists, parents, and students. Manages and oversees the planning, administration, budgeting, and record-keeping for parish catechetical programs. Manages recruitment, orientation, supervision, evaluation, and ongoing formation opportu-nities for catechists and other personnel related to the pro-gram. For more details please visit: http://legacy.archchicago.org/Employment/Parishes.aspx?id=1029

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus will hold their next business meeting on Wed., Sept. 4th at

7:00 PM at the St. John Brebeuf Parish Ministry Center (8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL).

Visit www.kofc4338.org for more information.


St. John Brebeuf School Jumping Jaguars Program

Session 1: September 5th, 12th, 19th, October 3rd, 10th, & 17th

Session 2: November 7th, 14th, 21st, December 5th, 12th, & 19th Session 3: January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, February 6th, & 13th

*The St. John Brebeuf Jumping Jaguars Program is specifically designed for children ages 2 & 3. All sessions take place on Thursday mornings from 8:30am – 9:30am and a parent or caregiver must accompany the child and stay for all of the activities each day. The charge is only $20.00 for each six week session. Each Jumping Jaguars day is comprised of the following schedule: Library Time, Gym Play, and Crafts/Songs.


September 1: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Today, we hear Jesus say to us, “…when you

hold a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame and the blind; blessed indeed will you be because of their ina-bility to repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrec-tion of the righteous.”

As you place your gift in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, know that you are a sign of God’s love to those who are suffering.

Have you considered joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul? Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that to-gether we can help the suffering and poor. All information will be strictly confidential.

St. John Brebeuf Parish Office: (847) 966-8145

1 września: Dwudziesta Druga Niedziela Zwykła Dzisiaj słyszeliśmy , jak Jezus mówi do nas:

„… kiedy urządzasz bankiet, zaproś ubogich, kalekich, chromych i niewidomych; naprawdę będziecie błogosławieni z powodu ich niezdolności do spłacenia wam. Albowiem odpłacicie się zmartwychwstaniem sprawiedliwych ”.

Kiedy składasz swój dar w Bractwie św. Wincentego a Paulo, wiedz, że jesteś znakiem Bożej miłości dla cierpiących.

Czy Bóg wzywa Cię do przyłączenia się do Towarzystwa św. Wincentego a Paulo? Jeśli znasz rodzinę która potrzebu-je pomocy prosze zadzwoń do naszego Stowarzyszenia St. Vincent de Paul. Razem możemy pomóc cierpiacym i po-trzebującym.

Wszystkie informacje bedą ściśle poufne. Biuro Parafijalne Sw. Jana Brebeufa (847) 966-8145

CATHOLIC WOMENS CLUB (CWC) NEWS Board Meeting: The officers and committee chair ladies will meet on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in School Room 2. For more information, call JoJo Malinkowski, CWC President, 773.914.4684. Regular Meeting and Tai Chi and Chi Tea -Tuesday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Ministry Center. Instruc-tor led 45 minutes Tai Chi class. Slow, flowing movements that reduce stress and promote proper breathing, relaxation and balance. All fitness levels. No stress or pressure on joints or muscles. Dress in comfortable clothing and shoes. Serving tea and desserts. This is a great way to start off our 65th year with CWC! Come and bring a friend or neighbor. All ladies are welcome. It is a good opportunity to meet other women in the parish. Tickets for the Fall Luncheon will be available for purchase ($40). Hope to see you there!

CWC MEMBERSHIP DRIVE The Catholic Women’s Club has begun its 2019-20 membership drive. If you did not receive information in the mail, please complete the membership form below and return it with your $10 dues to the Parish Office, or drop it into the Sunday Collection basket. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Name: ____________________________________ Email:______________________________________ Address: _________________________________ Home Phone________________ Cell:________________ City, State, Zip code: ____________________________________________________ New Member:______ Renewal: ______ Amount Enclosed: __________________ Topics/Demonstrations which would interest me: _____________________________________ I need a ride to attend the CWC meetings & events ______ . Any membership questions, contact: Jo-Jo Malinowski 773-914-4684


September 2: Labor Day, Par ish Office & Adoration Chapel closed September 3: Catholic Women’s Club Officer s and Committee meeting ,7pm September 3: SJB Children’s Choir begins, 2pm. September 6: Adoration Chapel closed September 9: Alpha beings, 6:30 pm

September 10: CWC Tai Chi & Chi Tea Mtg 7pm September 19: SJB Adult Chorale begins 7-9pm September 26: SJB Adult Chorale 7-9 September 20-22: SJB Oktober Fest See page 11

• Alcoholics Anonymous meets in School Room 20 on Mon, Tues., and Wed. 7:30-10 pm.

• Golden Agers Bingo 9:30am -1:30pm in PMC C. The schedule may change due to unforeseen circum-stances, so please check to confirm events.

Calendar of Upcoming Events at SJB

The Queen Is Coming Watch for more details regarding Queen of Hearts 50/50 raffle coming October 9th.


St. John Brebeuf Church

“We are a people of faith who respond to our Baptismal call to holiness by caring for one another and journeying together with Christ through pray-

er, sacraments, lifelong formation and service in light of the Gospel and Catholic Tradition.”

Mass Schedule

Saturday 5:00 pm, 6:30 pm (Polish)

Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 am, 12:30 pm (Polish), 6:00 pm

Monday-Friday 6:30 & 8:30 am

Wednesday 7:00 pm (Polish)

Saturday 7:30 am

First Friday 7:00 pm Mass (Polish)

See Bulletin for Holy Days

Reconciliation Saturday 11:00 am-Noon (English & Polish)

First Friday 6:00 pm (English & Polish)

See Bulletin for Advent & Lenten Reconciliation Dates

September 1, 2019

Staff

Pastor: Rev. Michael Meany Associates: Rev. Przemyslaw Tomczyk Rev. Robert Carlton Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Robert Banzin Deacons: Larry Skaja (retired) Andy Beierwaltes School Principal: Dr. Mary Maloney Music /Liturgical Dir.: Marek Rachelski Children’s Choir Dir.: Ewa Fair Business Manager: Joseph Wojtowicz Staff Secretary: Charlotte Lindquist Bulletin Editor: Maria Garcia

Parish Office

Fr. Thomas May Ministry Center 8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714 (847) 966-8145 Fax: (847) 966-0014

Website: www.sjbrebeuf.org E-mail: [email protected]

Parish Office Hours

Monday & Tuesday 9am - 8pm Wednesday 9am - 7pm Thursday 9am - 4pm

Friday & Saturday 9am - 1pm Sunday 9:30am - 12:30pm

School

School Principal: Dr. Mary Maloney 8301 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714

Website: www.sjbschool.org (847) 966-3266

Religious Education

Office is in the Parish School, (847) 966-3269

Youth Ministry Contact the Parish Office, (847) 966-8145

Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals,

Anointing of the Sick

Please call the Parish Office, (847) 966-8145

Eucharistic Adoration

Parish Ministry Center Chapel, 8305 N. Harlem Ave.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7am - 8pm Wednesdays 7am - 7pm

Fridays 7am - 5pm Saturdays 7am - 6pm

Sundays 7:00 am - 12:30 pm


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