St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL 60425

Phone: 708-758-5098 Fax: 708-758-0408

Rev. Karol Tybor - Pastor

frkaroltybor@gmail.com Deacon Jim Detloff

Religious Education Andy Perz Music Director Andy Perz Parish Secretaries Betsy Díaz-Kudra Maintenance James Lewandowski

Parish Email: sjglenwood301@gmail.com Visit us at: www.sjchurchglenwood.org Parish Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM-2:00 PM

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MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM

Holy Days: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM on Holy Day

Weekday Mass

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00 AM

Adoration of the Holy Eucharist Mondays 3:00—6:00 PM

Confessions Saturdays, 4:30 PM or by appointment

First Friday Benediction after 8:00 AM Mass

First Saturday Sorrowful Mother Novena after 8:00 AM Eucharistic Service

Sacrament of Baptism Please call the Parish Office to schedule

Sacrament of Marriage Please call Fr. Karol to plan a wedding date

Sick Calls Call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit

RCIA For information on becoming a Catholic,

adult sacramental preparation or Adult Ed., Please call the parish office.

We, the people of St. John Parish, being brothers and sisters in Christ,

accept as our mission: to know our faith

to live by truth and love to serve the needs of others

to teach by example to strengthen,

inspire and improve the Parish family.

Annulment Ministry: 758-5098 Arts & Environment: Trudy Miller 758-6123 Baptism Program: Chuck and Kim Arvia 877-8818 Domestic Violence Awareness: Karen Leluga 754-1782 Evangelization: 758-5098 Finance Committee: 758-5098 Knights of Columbus: Rick Michalak 747-3045 Ministry of Care: Bob Leluga 754-1782 Outreach: Jim Adduci 280-5319 Parish Council: 758-5098 Parish Fellowship: Serena Hewitt 895-5123 Prayer Link: Judy Konieczka 758-6276 RCIA 758-5098 Right to Life 758-5098 Server Training: Ralph Sobie 877-7653 Server Schedule-Church Office: 758-5098 St. John’s Women’s Club: Ginny Williamson 466-0873 Ushers: Charles Lazzara 219-515-2530 Young Adult Ministry: Nancy Galbreath 296-8704

1st Food Signup Taste of St. John 4:30 PM 2nd Food Signup Taste of St. John 7:30 AM Hospitality Sunday 9:00 AM 3rd Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM ESL for Adults 6:00 PM 4th Youth Squad Meeting 6:30 PM 6th K of C Council Meeting 7:30 PM 8th A&E Work Session 8:30 AM 9th Taste of St. John 11:00 AM 10th Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM ESL for Adults 6:00 PM Outreach Meeting 6:00 PM 12th A&E Planning Meeting 6:30 PM 15th 2nd Annual Car Show 8:00AM 16th Father’s Day 17th Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM Fellowship Meeting 6:30 PM 20th K of C Council Meeting 7:30 PM 22nd A&E Work Session 8:30 AM 24th Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM 30th Fr.’s Farewell Mass 10:00 AM

New Members WELCOME!

If you have been attending St. John and have been unsure about joining, don’t be. We are a welcom-ing community and would love to have you with us.

To become a member of St. John Parish, fill out the information below and place this in the Offer-tory Collection or mail it to the parish office. You may also call the parish secretary at 758-5098. If you have a new address or new phone number please call the office or make changes on the form below so we can keep our records updated. Name(s)_______________________________ Address_____________________________ Phone_______________________________ Email________________________________

The Aid for Women Flossmoor Auxiliary invites you to an hour of prayer on Monday June 10th

from 6:30-7:30pm at Aid for Women, 3347 Vollmer Rd., Flossmoor

Please join us in praying for the health and well-being of mothers in unexpected pregnancies and

their unborn children.

For more information, contact Kris Cortes at dkcortes@comcast.net

MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR ENTENDIMIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ESCRITURA

La Ascensión del Señor "Pero recibirán la fuerza del Espíritu Santo cuando venga sobre ustedes, y serán mis testigos en Jeru-salén, en toda Judea, en Samaria y hasta los ex-tremos de la tierra." (Hechos 1:8) La catequesis para todos los que celebramos el Día del Señor es hermosa. Hoy aprenderemos que la Ascensión del Señor es inseparable de Pentecostés; Van juntos y existe continuidad. Jesús resucita el primer día de Pascua, sale de la tumba y hoy sale de la tierra, sube al cielo y envía al Espíritu Santo. Es por eso que la Iglesia celebra gozosamente la Ascensión y Pentecostés. Jesús se va, pero antes bendice a sus discípulos afirmando que el que reciba al Espíritu Santo está listo para continuar ejerciendo el ministerio. Eran los principios de la Iglesia Primitiva. La fuerza del Espíritu estaba en ellos. Ahora, el Papa Francisco nos catequiza sobre la Ascensión: En el Credo confesamos nuestra fe en Cristo, que «subió al cielo y está sentado a la derecha del Pa-dre». ¿Qué significa esto para nosotros? Ya al comienzo de su subida a Jerusalén, Jesús también ve esta otra «subida» al cielo con la que culmina su «éxodo» de esta vida, pero sabiendo que la vuelta a la gloria del Padre pasa por la cruz, por la obedien-cia al designio divino de amor por la humanidad. También nosotros hemos de saber que entrar en la gloria de Dios exige la fidelidad cotidiana a su vol-untad, aun a costa de sacrificios y del cambio de nuestros programas. (Catequesis del papa Francis-co en el Año de la Fe.) Sigamos sirviendo a la Iglesia con la alegría de la Ascensión.

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE The Ascension of the Lord What is the most common image you've seen of the Ascension? It's typically Jesus hovering above the earth surrounded by brilliant light. The Ascension is a beautiful feast, but it's about more than the distant glory of God. It's about the blessing of God and the transformative power of trust. "You are witnesses to these things." Before he as-cends, Jesus reminds the disciples of the basic mes-sage of the Gospel and of the disciples' own im-portant role. They are to proclaim the Gospel mes-sage by their personal witness to the saving power of God. "I am sending the promise of my Father upon you...clothed with power from on high." Jesus prom-ises to equip the disciples for this important mission. Not only are they receiving a command, but they're receiving the empowerment they need to move. "He...raised his hands, and blessed them." Even now, though the fulfillment of Pentecost is still to come, Jesus gives them a parting gift before he ascends into heaven. Finally, "They...returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple praising God." The disciples faced an unknown future. Their teach-er had left them, and the political and religious au-thorities weren't exactly thrilled about Jesus and his growing movement. But the memory of our Father's redemptive love, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the blessing of Christ sustained them. Jesus trusted them to act in his name. They could trust him in re-turn. Do you face uncertainty in your own life? Re-member, we are all called to be disciples and wit-nesses. We have received the indwelling of the Holy Spirit at our baptism. We are blessed by Christ be-yond imagining in the sacraments. This Ascension feast, we too can trust in God! With this firm trust, we too can return to our daily lives, praising God with great joy!

I would like to thank all who prepared and participated in my 10th Anniversary of Ordination celebration! I thank you for all your kind words and gestures, for all the gifts and cards, as well as birthday presents. May God bless you all! Fr. Karol

Celebrating Fr. Karol’s Faithful Service

What a beautiful celebration to recognize Fr. Karol’s 10-year anniversary of his Priestly Ordination. The fes-tivities began with Mass, concelebrated with 4 of Fr. Karol’s brother priests and 3 deacons. The ministries presented Fr. Karol with gifts on behalf of each ministry. Andy and the choir made the day special by includ-ing songs that had significant meaning to Fr. Karol. You can tell from the pictures here how he enjoyed the moment.

The celebration continued as we moved into the Social Hall for a nice reception. Fr. Karol had an opportunity to visit with all those who attended from St. John parish, St. Christina, and other friends who came to wish him well.

Fr. Larry Sullivan, the former pastor of St. Christina where Fr. Karol began his ministry, led the group in a blessing for Fr. Karol; and toasted to Fr. Karol’s care of all those whom he has served.

The parish of St. John has been blessed to have Fr. Karol with us these last 4 years. Let us keep Fr. Karol in our prayers as he continues on his journey to serve our Lord. God bless you, Fr. Karol.

TASTE OF ST. JOHN

On Pentecost Sunday, June 9th, we will celebrate the

“Taste of St. John” with a potluck luncheon following the 10:00 AM Mass. This is an annual event on Pentecost Sunday to celebrate the diverse

heritage of our Parish Family. Each family attending is asked to bring a dish to share that is based on their ancestry. If you have multiple choices, please

pick whatever one you wish.

Please sign up in the vestibule after all Masses on May 26th, June 1st, and 2nd.

St. John Outreach Ministry is hosting a Baby Shower!!!

Aid For Women is a pregnancy help Center located on Governors Highway in Flossmoor, Il. Established to meet the needs of women facing an unexpected or difficult pregnancy, Aid For Women’s life-affirming services are offered free of charge to its clients and include:

In addition, mothers can participate in their Earn While You Learn Program. While learning new skills and baby basics moms can receive new baby items that they will need when their baby is born. If you would like to participate or support Aid For Women, we will be collecting new baby items to donate. Items greatly appreciated (but not limited to) include:

Please bring your new items to church on the weekend of June 15-16 (Father’s Day) or June 22-23. Items may also be brought to the parish office during regular office hours.

Thank you for your support Outreach Ministry Committee.

• 24-hour helpline • Compassionate Counseling • Pregnancy test and ultrasound exam • Medical and Community Referrals • Residential Programs

• Disposable diapers/wipes • Infant clothing/onesies • Toiletries/bath items • Baby laundry soap (Dreft) • Receiving blankets • Monetary donations or gift cards

On behalf of the Glenwood Amvets Post 268, I would like to thank all the generous parishioners of St. John Parish for their continued support for our veterans during our Poppy Drive on May 18 and 19, 2019. Rich Cameron Past Commander Glenwood Amvets Post 268

Mary Queen of Knights The Knights will once again be accepting orders for paver bricks that will be installed by the flagpole in the parking lot. This of-fering is a special way to honor and preserve a lasting tribute for

loved ones and families which are an important part of our Church history. The bricks are 4”x 8” and are engraved using state of the art laser technology. The bricks are 65 dollars each. Order forms are available in the vestibule outside the blue room.

Saturday June 15, 2019

8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

At: St. John Church Yard 301S. Cottage Grove Ave

Glenwood, IL 60425

Looking for crafters, vendors, yard Sale $20.00 for a 12 by 12 Space No tables or chairs provided

Information: Contact Nancy at 708-296-8704

Please leave a message or text from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill 2019 Mission Cooperation Appeal in our Parish June 8-9, 2019

It is wonderful to be able to sponsor the Diocesan Mission Cooperation Appeal in our parish again this year. On June 8-9, 2019 we will be honored to have Sister Jane Ann Cherubin, SC with us to share the good news of the mission works of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill in China, Korea and Ecuador. The Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill first missioned four sisters from Pennsylvania to Korea in 1960. At that time it took a month for the sisters to travel by freighter ship to Korea, now it takes only hours by airplane! As our world grows smaller, our hearts grow larger and we reach out to others. We are pleased to have this opportunity to learn about the missions and to help with our prayers and donations. As the sisters continue to bring the love of the Lord to the people they serve, they need our help—they cannot do it alone! Wherever we may live we are all missionaries and can help in different ways! Please give from the heart on June 8-9 to help spread the Gospel throughout the world and assist the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill to share God’s love with those in need. Your prayers and donations will bring blessings of hope and healing! God Bless You for Your Generosity!

Jessie Auron, Patricia Albrecht, Rita Burke, Rocco & Margo Consorti, Carlos Cruz, Mary Ann Daliege, Brian Dowling Jr, Charlotte Drozdowski, Linda Foley, Edward Glynn, Geraldine Griffin, Elsie Grunhard, Millie Gunther, Cindy Hanus, Ruben Herrera, Patricia Krezman, Monica Kummerer, Jim Lendi, Kathy Liszewski, Marcy Lucia, Barbara Lundquist, Dorothy Malkowski, Elaine Marczewski, Mary Michelon, Alex Misch-ke, Bob Mischke, Joseph Levine, Loretta Malone, Debbie Nasakaitis, Thomas Nowak, Lorraine Pawlowski, Lorrine Donna M. Ross, Caroline Roycroft, Amy Ruiz, Louise Ryan, Rosemary Sanders, Ann Sardella, Joanne Sebben, Amy Smith, Karen Truesdale, Seana Valentine, Irene Wegner.

The Ascension of the Lord June 2, 2019

God mounts his throne amid shouts of joy; the LORD, amid trumpet blasts.

-- Psalm 47:6

La Ascensión del Señor 2 de junio de 2019

Dios asciende entre aclamaciones, el Señor, al son de trompetas.

— Salmo 47 (46):6

Trevor Blaszczyk, Chaplain Marcin Bulinski, Matthew Daliege, Jeffrey Froehlich, Mike and Lau-ren Fueling, Matthew Golden, Sgt. James Grunhard, Jordan Hansberger, Joshua Hasberger, Jeff Hefner, Lt. Alex Holba, Lt. Andrew Holba, Lt. Nicholas Holba, USAF, Giana Koce, Corey Longo, Jared Lopez, Jose Martinez, Jose M. Morfin, Sgt. USMC; Mark Nicola, Tom Raines, Robert Richmond, Steve Schluntz, USMC, John Smalley, Col. Donald Tomich, Lance Corporal George Trikolas, Michael Westervelt (Afganistan)

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The mystery of the Ascension has to do with holding in tension a sense of God s nearness, along with the burden caused by apparent signs of absence. The risen Jesus says to Mary Magdalene, Do not cling to me, perhaps pointing out to her that his physical presence to the disciples was time-bound and temporary. It was a gift for their transformation, and after forty days, he vanished from their sight and hearing, though never out of their consciousness. They do not mourn at his going this time: there is no trace of the disciples who hid in fear at his crucifixion, no sense of the women who wept softly as they carried ointments to the tomb through the dewy morning light. Instead, the scriptural accounts show them full of joy, comforted by his promise to be with them forever, and open to the Spirit s power. They are joyful, energized, aware, and united with one another in love. They seem to grasp an awareness that if the mission to the whole world was a serious one, then the presence of the Risen Christ could not be pinned down to any one place or time, but had to be always and everywhere completely available. All peoples, all times, all cultures were opened to re-ceive him in this moment of the Ascension. The energy of this feast is drawn not from absence, but renewed and deeper presence. --James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33-36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1-11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17; Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 14:15-16, 23b-26

WINGED FAITH .

Faith furnishes prayer with wings, without which it cannot soar into Heaven.

--St. John Climacus

June 2, 2019 The Ascension of the Lord

To June 9, 2019

The Ascension of the Lord 8:00–Jeff Panozzo by Family 10:00–Rev. John Rochford by Dorothy & Joe Levine Monday–St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martyrs 8:00-Eucharistic Service Tuesday-Easter Weekday 8:00-For Work by Patrickson Durand Wednesday–St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr 8:00–John Prystalski by Rosalie Prystalski Thursday–Easter Weekday 8:00-Peggy Nessel by Karen Donlon & Eileen Rhoda Friday-Easter Weekday 8:00–Obe Durand by Patrickson Durand Saturday-Easter Weekday 8:00–Eucharistic Service Vigil of Pentecost Sunday 5:00--Alexander Kloski by John & Nancy Pietraszewski Sunday-Pentecost Sunday 8:00–Robert Lewis, Sr by Eileen Hulme 10:00–Deceased Members of Lazzara Family by Kathie & Chaz

June 8th/9th EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

5:00 PM Kim Dirck (Sacristan) Kitty Crescent, Tim Settle

Cathie Branch, Annette Matusik

8:00 AM Jim Adduci (Sacristan) Kathie Adduci, Andrea Anderson

Bill Miller, Charlotte Tznadel 10:00 AM Joe Mokry (Sacristan)

Ruth Mokry, Ginny Williamson Kim Arvia, Dianne O’Connor

LECTORS

5:00 PM Ralph Sobie 8:00 AM Kathy Lazzara 10:00 AM Patty Oliver

ALTARS SERVERS 5:00 PM Junior Durante

Lori Lucente

8:00 AM Dave Galbreath Nancy Galbreath

10:00 AM Elizabeth Zambrano

Albert Cruz

WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED Question: Why do some dioceses move holy days or not even celebrate them at all. Doesn't everyone do the same thing?

Answer: The short answer is no, not everyone does the same thing. Although the Church is universal, there are many local cus-toms and saints that each country, sometimes just a region, will honor. For example, feast days and patronal days may not be major feast days on the Church's universal calendar but are celebrated as such in one place. Holy days of obliga-tion are the same way. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has a certain amount of discretion in choosing days which best reflect the local church's experience and history.

Another reason certain feasts are moved is a practical one. With limited clergy, or a great difficulty for people to get to Mass, the feast day may be transferred to a Sunday. The rationale is that if a significant feast should be part of the church's celebration, then better to do so on a Sunday when people and clergy are available, rather than try to fit it on a day when one or both cannot be there.

Christmas and Immaculate Conception are always observed as days of obligation. In the U.S., we celebrate six holy days of obligation. There are also other special days, and they are ranked in order of importance as solemnity, feast, memorial, and optional memorial.

PARISH COUNCIL COMMITTEE

Lori Lucente-Chairperson Karen Leluga-Secretary

Ora Adams John Kennerk Ricki Biank Judy Konieczka Evonne Blakey Ginny Williamson Ron Carine Maira Zambrano

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE Joe Dillon/Bookkeeper Jim Adduci-Co chair Dan Genisio-Co chair Bill Miller-Secretary

Susan Gates Phyllis Giroux

Lynn Unyi Janice Wenckus

TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS

Total Pledges/Donations: $425,919 Parish Share: $319,919

# of Pledges/Donations: 121 Actual Collections through April 15, 2019

$249,736.00

Questions? Call the Parish Office or the

Campaign Office at 312-534-8500

WHEN YOU NEED HELP Catholic Charities 12731 S Wood St.

Blue Island, IL 60406 708-333-8379

Evening Supper

St. Anne Parish Hall Mondays Only 5:30PM 16801 Dixie Highway, Hazel Crest, IL 60429

708-333-8379

Faith Church Various Support & Recovery Services

219-864-0300

Crisis Center For South Suburbia

708-429-7255

Joyful Again Widowed Ministry

Program 708-354-7211

Aid for Women Pregnancy Care Center

24-hour helpline 312-621-1100

Catholic Charities

Senior Services 15300 S. Lexington,

Harvey, IL 60426 708-596-2222

Courage

For single mothers & unplanned Pregnancies

708-636-8001

Wounded Healers Grief Support Group

219-924-5577 www.woundedhealers-

nwi.com

So. Sub Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse

708-647-3333

St. John 50/50 Raffle May 28, 2019

Envelope numbers 1186 was drawn for the 50/50 raffle drawing. The parishioner as-signed this number did not participate in the drawing. This week’s prize of $360.00 will be added to next week’s 50/50 raffle.

See church bulletin board for official rules. Thank you to all of you who participated.

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Weekly Goal: $4,100.00

May 25th/26th

Sunday Collection $2,951.78* Envelopes Received 125*

E-Giving $460.00* Transactions 12

Total Sunday Giving $3,411.78**

* Includes Memorials ** Includes E-Giving