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Third Sunday of Easter May 5, 2019

St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714

847-966-8145 - www.sjbrebeuf.org


Dear Parishioners, The Easter Bunny has gone back over the hill. Hopefully all the Easter eggs and candies have been found and eaten! So now is the time for the real work of Easter to begin: time to bring hope and freedom and resurrection to all! A hope found in Christ. The Easter Season extends to the Feast of Pentecost, June 9th. The mystery of Christ’s Resurrection gives us hope, a new horizon for our lives. Through our Baptism in Christ, God has given us the catalyst or energy to be his servants. We are now Christ’s eyes, ears, hands, and heart to free all who are imprisoned and sitting in darkness, hoping and praying for some sign of Resurrection in their lives. Yes, despite the pessimism and negativity that can darken our spirits, God's love and mercy gives us the ability to be “game changers.” Nothing is impossible with God's love! Today, I wish to especially thank all who provide a very important part of the parish prayer and community life. The ongoing work of our School Families under the direc-tion of Dr. Maloney and that of the Religious Education Families under the direction of Mr. Mac Karaban cannot be underestimated. So many others, too numerous to be named individually, make a significant difference as well. Let me highlight first of all the social life of the parish. We have successful events like the St. Patrick's Party sponsored by the Knights of Columbus which supports our GLADD program and other worthy causes, the two very successful, “record breaker” Lenten Fish Fries as reported in the Chi-cago Tribune, organized by Holy Name Society Men's Club, The Catholic Women's Club, The Parish School As-sociation, the Girl and Boy Scouts, and the Filipino-American Club. In a polarized and often harshly judgmental world, a world where shame is used to destroy an individual’s possibilities for redemption, these spiritual and social events help to foster connections among individuals and groups. Relation-ships are established and further developed while having a good time. By planning and working on projects, people form community. The life of the parish is enhanced. A Christian community is established. Secondly, thank you for your participation in many Lenten prayer experiences: our English Lenten Mission led by Deacon Peter Pedrasa and Mr. Mac Karaban, our Polish Lenten Mission lead by Father Marcin Zasada, the weekly Stations of the Cross, the J.S. Bach St. Matthew Passion Concert, the Teen Retreat, Gorzkie Zale devotions, Anoint-ing of the Sick, the School's Annual Living Stations, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Thanks to everyone who pitches in, to those who help plan and work on the many parish gatherings, including Father Samborski, Father Przemek, Deacon Larry, Deacon Andy, and some of our key leadership team that have not men-tioned above: Marek Rachelski, Director of Music, John Mazur, and our maintenance and secretarial support team. Thank you to all those who help in these prayer experienc-es and social events. You provide a great service to our par-ish community. Thank you for making St. John Brebeuf a great parish to attend and raise a family in! Father Mike Meany

Drodzy parafianie, Zajączek Wielkanocny wrócił na wzgórze. Mam nadzieję, że wszystkie pisanki i cukierki zostały znalezione i zjedzone! Nadszedł czas na rozpoczecie prawdziwej pracy wielkanocnej: czas przynieść nadzieję, wolność i zmartwychwstanie wszystkim! Nadzieję znalezioną w Chrystusie. Sezon Wielkanocny trwa do Święta Pięćdziesiątnicy, 9 czerwca. Tajemnica Zmartwychwstania Chrystusa daje nam nadzieję, nowy horyzont dla naszego życia. Przez nasz chrzest w Chrystusie Bóg dał nam katalizator lub energię, abyśmy byli Jego sługami. Jesteśmy teraz oczami Chrystusa, uszami, rękami i sercem, aby uwolnić wszystkich, którzy są uwięzieni i siedzą w ciemności, mając nadzieję i modląc się o jakiś znak Zmartwychwstania w ich życiu. Tak, pomimo pesymizmu i negatywności, które mogą przyćmić nasze duchy, Boża miłość i miłosierdzie daje nam możliwość, by być „zmieniającymi grę”. Wszystko jest możliwe z Bożą miłością! Dzisiaj pragnę szczególnie podziękować wszystkim, którzy stanowią bardzo ważną część modlitwy parafialnej i życia wspólnotowego. Nie można lekceważyć bieżącej pracy naszych rodzin szkolnych pod kierunkiem dr. Maloney i rodzin wychowania religijnego pod kierunkiem pana Macieja Karabana oraz wielu innych, zbyt wielu, by można ich było wymienić indywidualnie. Pozwolę sobie przede wszystkim podkreślić życie społeczne parafii. Mamy udane imprezy, takie jak Uroczystość Św. Patryka sponsorowana przez Rycerzy Kolumba, która wspiera nasz program GLADD i inne godne cele, dwa bardzo udane „łamacze rekordów”, wielkopostne frytki rybne, jak doniesiono w Chicago


Tribune, zorganizowane przez Holy Name Society Men's Klub, Klub Kobiet Katolickich, Stowarzyszenie Szkół Parafialnych, Skauci (Dziewczyny i Chłopcy) oraz Klub Filipińsko-Amerykański. W spolaryzowanym i często surowo osądzającym świecie, w świecie, w którym wstyd jest wykorzystywany do niszczenia indywidualnych możliwości odkupienia, te duchowe i społeczne wydarzenia pomagają rozwijać więzi między jednostkami i grupami. Relacje są formowane i rozwijane przy dobrej zabawie. Planując i pracując nad projektami, ludzie tworzą społeczność. Życie parafii jest wzmocnione. Tworzy się wspólnota chrześcijańska. Po drugie, dziękuję za udział w wielu wielkopostnych doświadczeniach modlitewnych: nasza angielska misja wielkopostna prowadzona przez diakona Petera Pedrasa i pana Macieja Karabana, naszą polską misję wielkopostną prowadzoną przez ks. Marcina Zasadę, Koncert Pasji według św. Mateusza Bacha, Rekolekcje dla młodzieży, nabożeństwa Gorzkich Żali, Namaszczenie chorych, roczne stacje życia w szkole i Sakrament Pojednania. Dziękujemy wszystkim, którzy przychodzą do tych, którzy pomagają w planowaniu i pracy na wielu spotkaniach parafialnych, w tym ks. Samborski, ks. Przemek, John Mazur oraz nasz zespół obsługi technicznej i sekretariatu. Dziękuję wszystkim, którzy pomagają w tych modlitwach i wydarzeniach społecznych. Zapewniacie wspaniałą obsługę naszej wspólnocie parafialnej. Dziękujemy za uczynienie St. John Brebeuf wspaniałą parafią, w której można uczestniczyć i wychowywać rodzinę! Ks. Mike Meany

Chrystus Zmartwychwstał! Naprawdę, Zmartwychwstał.

Niech miłość Chrystusa staje się dla Was Drodzy Rodacy

źródłem wiary, siły i mocy na każdy dzień życia Radosnych Świąt Wielkanocnych.

Życzą: Stowarzyszenie Świętej Jadwigi Królowej Wraz ze swoim Kapelanem

Ks. Przemysławem Tomczykiem.

Christ Has Risen !

Wishing all a wonderful Easter Season. St. Queen Jadwiga Society and Fr. Tomczyk

Uncle Pete’s Sack Dinners Each month Uncle Pete’s Sack Dinner Ministry provides over 400 meals to those less fortunate in the Chicagoland ar-ea. Some of the locations served include Deborah's Place, Franciscan Shelter, Mother Theresa Sisters of Charity Soup Kitchen, St. Leonard and Grace House. These places in need could use as many as 800 meals each month! You’re involvement would be greatly appreciated … and it’s easy. On May 11th and 12th, at all the weekend Masses, brown bags and sack guidelines will be available at tables as you exit the church. You simply need to fill the bags and return them to the front of church on the morning of Tuesday, May 21st, between 5:45 AM and 9:00 AM. We need your help - Please consider being a part of this very worthwhile minis-try. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Our ministry is looking for volunteers to help distribute bags after the Masses. If you’re available to help for a few minutes each month, please contact Dan Vonder Heide at 773.910.5536. Thank you and God bless.


Monday, May 6 - Easter Weekday 6:30 - For the sick 8:30 - All Parishioners Tuesday, May 7 - Easter Weekday 6:30 - All Parishioners 8:30 - All Parishioners Wednesday , May 8 - Easter Weekday 6:30 - Robert Boller 8:30 - Ashley Galassi (Birthday Blessings) 7:00 - Stanislaw Swiatek, Stanislawa Magdon, Stanislaw Pacyniak, Deceased Members of Queen Jadwiga Soc., Stanislawa Charchut, Halina Szwejkowska, Irena, Leopold, Miroslaw Jablonowski, Teresa (Health) Thursday, May 9- Easter Weekday 6:30- All Parishioners 8:30 - Stefania & Giuseppe Maltese, Thomas Heavey Friday, May 10 - Easter Weekday 6:30 - All Parishioners 8:30 - Albert DeLorenzo Saturday, May 11- Easter Weekday 7:30 - Alan Casmir, Peter, Maria 5:00 - Celebrant - Fr. Meany Rosina Waltenspiel, Frank Morvay Elizabeth Waltenspiel, Anna Goszits, Anna Marie Peck, Don Wirkus, Carl & Maria Komorowski, Ruth Clark, Edwina Thompson, Antoinette Lawrence , Lourdes Gonzales, Olivia Sergot (Health Blessings) 6:30 - Celebrant - Fr. Samborski Darek Mankiewcz, Katarzyna Mach, Teresa & Jan Sawicki, Halina Danowska (1 month d/a), Waclawa & Franciszek Domanski

Sunday, May 12 - Fourth Sunday of Easter Second Collection: Catholic Charities 7:30 - Celebrant - Fr. Meany Jadwiga Komosa, Naumowicz Family, Zofia & Stanislawa Komosa, Valerie & Adela 9:00 - Celebrant - Fr. Meany Jan & Veronika Rajchel, Julia Przydzial, Florian Zuber, William Gerber (6th d/a), Harriet Cudnowski (d/a), Aurora Miranda (Thanksgiving) 10:45 - Celebrant - Fr. Przemek Frank Morvay, Barbara Reid, Walter & Mary Bialka, Roy Stanley, Barb Forbish, Ryszard Dusza, 12:30 - Celebrant - Fr. Przemek Zofia Boczar, Janina Puacz, Henryka Gizynski, Stefania Przybysz, Wanda Wybraniec, Teresa Kot, Maria, Feliks, Tadeusz Rutkowski, Boleslaw, Zdzislaw, Jan Samborski, Bronislawa Swiecicki, Helena Tokarska, Daniel Szacilowski, Zofia Pawlak, Celina Stipich, Zofia Poloncarz, Stanislawa & Mieczyslaw Snarski, Alojza & Tadeusz Janus, Adam Janus, Stanley & Teresa Janus, Waclawa Domanski, Wladyslaw Roszkowski (7th d/a), Maria & Antoni Czyz, Andy Czyz, Genowefa, Daniel Zienkiewicz, Malgorzata Staniszewska Franciszek Lesnicki, John Arthur Forbish, Klaudia (Birthday Blessings) 6:00 - Celebrant - Visiting Pr iest Caroline Gregory

Liturgy Schedule -- Mass Intentions for the Week of May 6–12


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 May 5, 2019 offered for:

Stanislawa Magdon

Offered by: Nieces and Nephews

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS OUR DECEASED

Anthony Ardito Kurt J. Kapustka

Zdzislaw Maculewiz

We Pray for Our Ill Members Patrick O’Connor (2) Patty Pater (1) Madeline Albano (3) Mary Hickey (4) K. Kozeny (4) Devin Pittges (3) Frances Liszewski (4) Patricia Severin (2) Anna Wlodkowska ( 4) Elena Sioson (4) Jack Melfi (2) Wittum Family (2) Verene Schoenmann (4) Virginia Brekke (2 ) Diana Lee Zumpano (4) Henry Zajac (4) Jack Shemroske (4) Nancy Shemroske (4) Elena Sioson (3) Names will appear on this list 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 placed on the parish website.

Celebrating our SJB Military Remembrance

St. John Brebeuf Parish accepts family members names, branch of service, and photo. Please bring them to the par-ish office, Attention: Legion of Mary. Army, Navy, Ma-rines, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard. Please remember in prayer the following who are cur-rently 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 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 of-fice 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.

Wedding Banns

Maureen Ganuelas &

December Manlangit

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 request so they can be printed in the bulle n. (Unless there is an early deadline for bulle n, this will be shortened). Only intentions printed in the bulletin will be read at Mass.


11:00 AM - 15:00 PM W programie: Msza Swięta; Konferencje biblijne; Modlitwy; Możliwość zapisania się do APOSTOLSTWA NIEUSTAJACEGO RóZANCA 8 Wrzesień - sala C przy

kuchni

6 Październik - sala C 3 Listopad – Flanagal Hall w

szkole 5 Styczeń - sala C 2 Luty – Flanagan Hall w

szkole 2 Marzec – sala C 6 Kwiecień – Flanagal Hall w

szkole 4 Maj – Flanagal Hall w

szkole

Zapraszamy Serdecznie na DZIEN SKUPIENIA APOSTOLSTWA

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 — 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 13:14, 43-52; Ps 100:1-2, 3, 5; Rv 7:9, 14b-17; Jn 10:27-30

Saturday May 11th 5:00 pm Kaitlyn Maczek Anabella Gomez 6:30 pm Emilia Stopka Anna Sawicka Sunday May 12th 9:00 am Joseph Warnicki Sebastian Krupa 10:45 am Steven Bronder, Jeffrey Joey Gattuso 12:30 pm Daniel Kurc, Chjristian Mozdierz Sebastian Drozd 6:00 pm Antonio & Tomas Acosta

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

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


Zofia& Czeslaw Garbarz Anna, Eugeniusz Nita Helena & Jan Kupisz Jozefa, Stanislaw Boduch Frank Pukszta Teresa Kot Jan Klimas Jaroslaw & Stanislaw Pawkiewicz Michael Fabian Sr. Mark Colla Jan Kaczuk Stawikowski Family Aleksander Kaczuk Bronice Wierzbicki Władek Kaczuk Janina, Henryk Marciniec Elizabeth H. Bianzon Maria, Stanislaw Klimek Grace Teodosio Sztapka Family Julia & Edward Przydział Miszkiewicz Family Anna & Władysław Augustyński Joseph V. Ciaccio Laura Begale Irene Pecak Lorenz Gfesser & Paul Komosa Maria Pecak Donald & Florence Pecho Stanislawa Pecak Frank J. Rosienski Warfield Duncombe Mary Hojnacki Kamel Szczerbiak George Weinzierl Maria Ciesielski Charles Ross Richard & Rosalyn Nikolai Coleman McDonough Eustaquio T. Reyes & Family Martin McDonough Narciso Dimaano & Family Martin & Annie Lee

Stanislaw Kotynski & Family Edward Ekert Aleksander Gutowski & Family Alina Bisiak George & Anna Richter Bruno Chronowski Stan Kapka Lidia Miszczyszyn Frank Tholke Julia Bender Jan & Katarzyna Wozniczka Grzegorz Majerczyk & Family August & Marie Merkel Milan & Dziadkowiec Family Joseph Ziarko Emil & Mary Pales Lomanto & Pistorius Familes Zofia & Zbigniew Kaminski Trojniak Family Stanislaw Dolisz Kazimierz Waz Jozef & Zofia Stanio Mr. John P. Cierny Sr. Roberto Hembrador Mrs. Mary S. Cierny Stanislaw Pudlo Master John Cierny, Jr. Szymanowski Family Patricia Jablonski Kieldykowski Family Edward Jablonski Dessent Family Donald Wirkus Cholewiak Family Jeanetle Wirkus Billand Lena Sturm Rosario Abad Richard Gonet Kazimierczak Family Les & Grzelak Family Doczekalski Family Lombardo Family Cieslakiewicz FAmily

Wladyslawa Staszowski & Family Ambrosse & Mary Julia & Edward Przydyial & Fami-ly Edward Kujawa Julia & Stanislaw Bujak & Family Harriet & John Hyss Sam & Carmela Fallucco Strefania & Stanislaw Stopa Paul Fallucco Claudia Salvador Sal Fallucco Leonor Salvador Carl Komorowski Emilia Baso Marta Lanczkowska Ronald Schmidt Doczekalski Family Jarzab Family Wiktoria & Stanislaw Kulach Anna, Jozef, Jan, Celina Kakareko Bob Wolff Siwer Family Thomas H. Ryan Joseph Zapora Mario, Erlina, Marcelino Lapena Don Talkowsky Mr & Mrs Walter Szwedo Casiano & Victoriana Costes Thomas Gramarossa Anna Kalinowski Sitarz Family Anthony Quatirochi Kalinowski Family Villanueva Family Jurek Mroczek Malabanan Family Irene Biedak Chester Goczeski (More names will be added next week)

Thank you for your donations for our Easter Season Flower memorials! The following loved ones will be remembered:


Dear Parishioners, At this time I would like to make a progress report on the infrastructure improvements needed in our church. Our iconic church tower needs total replacement. The church parking lot needs repaving and sealing. The church bathrooms need to be updated, and the church organ is failing and soon needs to be replaced. These are other church-related capital projects that are in need of our attention. Over the past eight years, the following projects have been completed through your generosity: • Replaced concrete pad in front of church and school • Parking lot patched and sealed by the Ministry Center and in front of the church and rectory • Replaced water damage in main church electrical panel • Installed fire alarm system in school with heat detectors • Refit school boiler • Repaired eight cracked concrete church beams • Replaced eight broken floor-to-ceiling windows in church, near Stations of the Cross • Remodeled school entrance to install security doors • Relocated principal’s office to front entrance of the school • Remodeled Religious Education office to allow for private office • Reconfigured Ministry Center and moved parish offices there • Replaced deteriorating gym wall, including ventilation system • Replaced gym sound system • Remodeled rectory: removed small offices, demo and asbestos abatement • Removed asbestos from Flanagan Hall floor tile, painted, and retiled • Replaced church sound system • Replaced two large sections of the 30-year-old school roof • New LED lighting for Ministry Center, gym, church interior and exterior, and school exterior • Repainted entire Ministry Center • Installed modern, safe school playground • Purchased one-to-one technology for school to make it state-of-the-art At this time I would like all of the households that support the parish every week, and who make a contribution to the capital campaign and/or supported the Gala and other fundraising activities. Thank you for all your prayers and support. Fr. Mike Meany

Please join me for a “Kick-Off Breakfast” for our “Restore Our Tower, Refresh Our Church” project this Sunday, May 5th, at 10:00 am in the Parish Ministry Center. We will have drawings and materials to share. I hope you can join me!


From the Desk of Fr. Mike Meany April 23, 2019 Imagine it is a bright, sunny, perfect Sunday morning 50 or so years from now. Our beloved St. John Brebeuf church is filled to the brim with families, young and old, celebrating Mass, singing, and eager to enjoy this beautiful day together. Among the worshippers is a little girl. She is about five years old. She has on a pink dress, her very best shoes, and her curly hair is in a ponytail. She is trying her best to sit still and be good, but she really, really wants to explore. This is the first time the little girl has ever been to St. John Brebeuf church. She has heard her parents talk about the church and about growing up in Niles many times. She is captivated by the huge open space in the middle of the church. She wants nothing more than just to be able to gaze upwards and count the windows as the sun pours in. As the little girl comes out of Mass, hand-in-hand with her parents, she spies a big wooden plaque hanging on the wall, with the outline of the church tower carved into it. “Look,” she says, and pulls her parents over to it. “What does it say?” “It says these are the names of the people who restored the church tower,” her mother tells her, lifting her up to see all the names on the plaque. The little girl reaches out to trace her finger along the engraving in the middle, the tower and its cross. “It says this happened in 2019. That would have been when…” her mother's voice trails off as she locates the name. “Look,” she says to the little girl. She points to a name, maybe with a little catch in her voice. She says the name quietly, remembering you and how special you were to her. “They loved this church so much that they paid for one of the big windows in the tower to be replaced.” The little girl runs her soft finger over your name as it is engraved on the plaque. “Can I see it?” she asks. Patiently, her mother leads her back into the church, now quiet and nearly empty. Together they figure out the exact window that was replaced thanks to you. “There, I see it!” the little girl says. Our Tower, and why it is so special The tower means so much to all of us at St. John Brebeuf. We get excited when we see the cross up above the trees as we drive down Harlem Avenue. On cold winter nights we see the glow from inside the church and know that the warmth of friendships and of God’s love awaits us underneath.

It is hard to imagine St. John Brebeuf without its tower. Yet the entire tower is in danger and we must act now. The windows are worn out from all the heat, cold, snow, and wind. The frames need to be replaced. Perhaps from your seat you have seen the cracks in the windows. From what the architects and experts tell us, the situation is getting worse. Rain is starting to leak in. Our tower structure must be replaced. This is not something that can wait -- we can't put it off. The Archdiocese is helping us come up with a plan for its repair, which we hope can be done later this year. The financial support of all our parishioners is needed as we prepare for this huge project. Each window and wooden panel must be replaced, along with all the framing. This will be an extraordinary undertaking. Each window and panel faces a different direction, and we intend to allow donors to let us know which direction they prefer their window or panel to face. We will record all of this so that, just like the little girl, you and your family will be able to find your gift for generations to come. The names of all donors will be listed in a special commemorative publication as well as on a permanent plaque that will be placed in the church. If you are able to donate an entire window, I encourage you to do so. Or, if you are able to join others by donating $1,000 or even $100, we have a place for you, too. Along with the repairs to the tower, the funds raised will be used to refresh the church in other ways -- the organ, bathrooms, and parking lot. These are all important repairs so that our church can continue to be a safe, welcoming space for all who visit. For the little girl, visiting St. John Brebeuf, experiencing the wonder of our soaring tower, and finding your name as a donor who cared enough to restore the tower is something she will never forget. Many years from now, in this simple Sunday visit to our church, your window becomes her window. From that moment forward, she will know in her heart that no matter where her life leads her, there is a part of her that will always be at St. John Brebeuf and in the Catholic Church. You are people of great faith, an inspiration to our entire community. I hope that you will make a pledge today so that we can "Restore Our Tower - Refresh Our Church." Thank you, and God Bless. Fr. Mike Meany

Your Gift Can Inspire Future Generations


Restore Our Tower Refresh Our Church The St. John Brebeuf Church Tower is in need of repair. The aging windows must be replaced, along with the framing and the wood panels. This must be done soon.

Please join us in raising money to

complete this project:

Yes! I want to help Restore Our Tower and Refresh Our Church! Name: __________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Email: _____________________________________

X-Large Window, $15,000 each Large Window, $10,000 each Medium Window, $5,000 each Small Window, $3,000 each Aluminum Panel, $25,000 each $1,000 Gift $100 Gift

Please make checks payable to: St. John Brebeuf, 8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714, phone: 847-966-8145, website: www.sjbrebeuf.org. We will contact all window and panel donors to ask which direction is preferred. Thank you for your generosity.

16 X-Large Windows: $15,000 each 8 Large Windows: $10,000 each

8 Medium Windows: $5,000 each 16 Small Windows: $3,000 each

4 Aluminum Panels: $25,000 each $1,000 Club: 400 Gifts of $1,000 $100 Club: 1,000 Gifts of $100

In addition to raising money for the church tower, we are also preparing to do other repairs to our church and grounds: re-pave our parking lot, refresh our church bathrooms, replace our organ.


St. John Brebeuf Parish School Now Enrolling for Fall 2019

• Full-day program for students kindergarten-8th grade • Full-day and half-day preschool for ages 3 & 4 • Before-care and after-care provided on-site • High test scores with graduates demonstrating success in high school, college, and beyond • Daily instruction in Catholic faith, weekly all-school mass, and participation in parish events • Sports, Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM), Music, Art,

Spanish, and much more • Highly qualified staff providing individualized instruction and personalized

learning

St. John Brebeuf School 8301 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714 847-966-3266 -- www.sjbschool.org

Facebook: St. John Brebeuf School - Niles

Apollo Chorus of Chicago

Sunday, May 5th

Join us for our Spring Concert, with special guests the Chicago Community Chorus, Keith Hampton, Music Director.

The program is designed to explore universal chal-lenges and inspirational examples of togetherness and will feature music from American composers such as Leonard Bernstein and Eric Whitacre, and international melodies from India and Syria. With sections focusing on the devastation of war, the uni-ty sought it its aftermath, and the pursuit of happi-ness that comes in peace time, audiences will jour-ney through a range of human emotions led by gor-geous melodies by composers from G. F. Handel to Ted Hearne.

This concert will be in collaboration with the Chica-go Community Chorus, led by Music Director Keith Hampton, and will also feature one of Mo. Hamp-ton’s choral pieces.

Tickets are:

Adults: $30 in advance, $35 at the door

Students: $15 in advance, $20 at the door


News from the Welcome Ministry

Creating Meaningful Connections through Outreach and Events at St. John Brebeuf Parish Introducing "Prayer Partners" From Divine Mercy Sunday on April 28th until Pentecost on June 9th, members of the Welcome Ministry will actively encourage parishioners to pray for each other. What do I need to do? • After Mass, on May, 4-5 take a notecard with someone else's name on it. Pray for that person. • Come to Mass on the weekend of June 8-9, and join our parish in offering your prayers for this person to God.

Would you like to join the Welcome Ministry? We would love to have you!

Please contact Liz McGowen in the parish office, 847.966.8145 or [email protected]

Catholic Women’s Club Mass to Honor Mary The Catholic Women’s Club Officers invite its members to attend the 9:00 am Mass on Sunday, May 5th, to honor our Blessed Mother, the role mod-el for all women.

The May Crowning will take place with Sue Schoenfeldt, SJB 2019 Woman of the Year,

doing the crowning at Mass. Please join us for this beautiful tradition.

Upcoming events:

Tuesday, May 7th Board Mee ng Tuesday, May 14th General mtg. & Elec on of Officers WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR DETAILS TO COME!

Catholic Charities Collection on Mother’s Day Please give to Catholic Chari-ties on Mother’s Day to help seniors stay healthy. Learn more at www.catholiccharities.net. “ … We are all a little fragile,

the elderly. Some, however, are particularly weak, many are alone, and affected by illness. Some depend on the indispensable care and attention of others which as Catholics we must provide.” – Pope Francis

Zbiórka Catholic Charities z okazji Dnia Matki Prosimy wesprzeć Catholic Charities w Dzień Matki. Więcej informacji w witrynie www.catholiccharities.net. „ … Wszyscy jesteśmy trochę delikatni, my, starsze osoby. Niektórzy są jednak szczególnie słabi, a wielu z nas doskwiera samotność i choroba. Niektórzy są zależni od niezbędnej troski i uwagi innych, które musimy zapewnić jako katolicy.”.” – Papież Franciszek


SJB Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children's Liturgy of the Word continues to grow as more children are joining us for this special worship experience. The Liturgy is geared especially for children ages 6-10. It is a special opportunity for children to understand and appreciate Scripture at Sunday Mass at 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Polish Mass. Basically, after the opening prayer (Collect), the children are invited to come forward with two adult Catechists and go to the Music Room in church to participate in their own Liturgy of the Word.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word offers an experience for children to hear Scripture in words they understand and to share their own understanding of God’s word. The children return to the main parish assembly for the Liturgy of the Eu-charist. We warmly invite all children in the parish to participate in the Chil-dren’s Liturgy of he Word. All parents, please encourage your children to join when the clergy invites them to come forward to hear the good news of the Lord. The Children’s Liturgy of the Word ministry will continue until June of 2019. We welcome all of our children ages 6-10 to participate!

Summer Cathechetical Youth Program - Totus Tuus

June 9-14. 2019

Pick up a registration form at the Parish Office. All registration must be received by June 2nd. For more information call: 847-966-3269

Dear Eucharis c Ministers and Ministers of Care! The Forma on Session for Eucharis c Ministers and the Ministers of Care will take place on Tuesday, May 14th, at 7pm in PMC room A. The session will include for-ma on talk about the Problem of Evil, light refreshments and Adora on of the Blessed Sacrament. Please make plans to a end this Forma on Session, as it is un-derstood that par cipa on in Forma on Sessions is crucial for being an ac ve minis-ter in our parish. God bless you,

Fr. Przemek Tomczyk


St. John Brebeuf Sunday, May 19, 2019

St. John Brebeuf Ministry Center

8305 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, IL

FREE Admission (Must be 18 & over to play $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 to Be Sold (Hosted by Holy Name Men’s Club)

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

Holy Name Men’s Club

Join us for “Bags and Baseball”

On Monday, May 6th, at the Parish Ministry Center at 7:00pm, the Holy Name Men’s Club invites eve-ryone for an evening of playing bags and enjoying a Cubs vs Marlins baseball game. Come on out for an evening of relation and an op-portunity to meet new friends. Light refreshments and beverages will be served. Contact Dennis O’Donovan at 847-744-2927 for further information.

May 5: Third Sunday of Easter

In this Sunday’s Gospel, the disciples in their struggle finally recognize Jesus and proclaim “It is the Lord!”

Have you considered answering the call to “help the poor recognize the Lord in their life” by 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 together we can help the suffering and poor. All information will be strictly confidential. St. John Brebeuf Parish Office Telephone: (847) 966-8145

5 maja: Trzecia Niedziela Wielkanocna

Ewangelia tej niedzieli mówi nam, że uczniowie w końcu rozpoznają Jezusa i ogłaszają „To jest Pan!” Czy zastanawiałeś się nad odpowiedzią na wezwanie do „pomocy ubogim rozpoznać Pana w ich życiu”, dołączając do Towarzystwa św. Wincentego a Paulo?

Czy Bóg wzywa Cię do przyłączenia się do To-warzystwa św. Wincentego a Paulo? Jeśli znasz rodzinę która potrzebuje pomocy prosze zadzwoń do naszego Stowarzyszenia St. Vincent de Paul. Razem możemy pomóc cierpiacym i potrzebującym. Wszystkie informacje bedą ściśle poufne.

Biuro Parafijalne Sw. Jana Brebeufa

(847) 966-8145


May 5: CWC May Crowning, 9:00 am, Life Teen Mass 6:00 pm, Life Teen Meeting 7-9 pm May 5: Concert: “Apollo Goes Pops” 3:00 pm May 6: Bags & Baseball, HNMC 7:00 pm May 11: Celebration of First Eucharist, 10:30 am (English), 2:00 pm (Polish) May 14: Formation Session, Eucharist & Ministers of Care 7:00 pm \ May 17: School May Crowning, 1:00 pm May 19: Welcome Sunday, coffee & treats after 9:00 and 10:45 masses; HNMC Bingo 2:30 pm May 21: UPM Sack Dinners due 5:45 - 9:00 am Please note that Alcoholics Anonymous meets in School Room 20 on Mon, Tues., and Wed. 7:30-10 pm. Golden Agers meet every Tuesday for Bingo 9:30am -1:30pm in PMC C. The schedule may change due to unforeseen circumstances, so please check to confirm events.

Calendar of Upcoming Events at SJB St. Vincent DePaul Canned

Food Drive

THANK YOU. GOD BLESS YOU!

The Women’s Center

Mother’s Day Flower Sale-

May 11 & 12

Flowers are a Mother’s favorite! On Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, the Knights of Colum-bus will be selling beautiful bouquets of fresh-cut flowers after all Masses. Choose the perfect bou-quet from a variety of colors and assortments. Car-nation Bouquets--$10; Spring Mixed Bouquets--$10; Rose/Daisy Bouquets--$15.

Proceeds will be used to help young women facing a crisis pregnancy situation and in needed assis-tance. Please support this life-saving work of The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland.

Since its founding in 1984, The Women’s Centers have helped saved more than 40,000 babies—and their mothers—from the tragedy of abortion. For more information, please visit their website at www.GoTwc.org. Thank you for your generous sup‐port.

Congratulations the following young ladies who received the attendance pin. "Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law". The following Daisy Troop Number 45743

Kaitlyn S Chynna S Daniela R


St. John Brebeuf Church Staff

Pastor: Rev. Michael Meany

Associates: Rev. Piotr Samborski

Rev. Przemyslaw Tomczyk

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Robert Banzin

Deacons: Larry Skaja/retired,

Andy Beierwaltes

Pastoral Associate: Maciek Karaban

Music Director & Liturgical Coordinator:

Marek Rachelski

Children’s Choir Director: Ewa Fair

Business Manager: Joseph Wojtowicz

School Principal: Dr. Mary Maloney

Director Youth Ministry:

Krystyna Sobocinska

Staff Secretary: Charlotte Lindquist

Bulletin Editor: Maria R. Garcia

Fr. Thomas May Ministry Center

Parish Office

8305 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714

(847) 966-8145 Fax: (847) 966-0014

Mon, Tue, Thur : 9am - 8pm,

Wed, Fri: 9am - 7pm

Sat: 9am - 6:30pm, Sun: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Website: www.sjbrebeuf.org

E-mail: [email protected]

School: (847) 966-3266

8301 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL 60714

Website: www.sjbschool.org

Religious Education: (847) 966-3269

Youth Office: (847) 966-9815

Baptisms:

Last Sunday of each month during

10:45 AM Mass or 2:00 PM Service

(Polish): First Weekend of each month:

at 12:30 PM Mass on Sunday &

Third Sunday of the Month at 1:45 PM

Parents must attend pre-baptism instruction.

Matrimony: Four months notice is minimal.

Eucharistic Adoration:

In Parish Ministry Center Chapel

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

Saturdays 7am - 6:30pm Sundays 7:00 am - 12:30 pm

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 Morning: 6:30 & 8:30 AM

Wednesday: 7:00 PM (Polish)

Saturday Morning: 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)

May 5, 2019

“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 prayer, sacraments, life-

long formation and service in light of the Gospel and Catholic Tradition.”


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