St. Jude the Apostle Church South Holland, IL Established 1957

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the family of faith of St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church

in South Holland, nourished by the Word of God and Sacraments

commit ourselves to know, love, live, and celebrate Jesus the Christ.

Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Pastor

Rev. John J. Powers Pastor Emeritus

Herbert Drazba Deacon

Mel Stasinski Deacon

Timothy Springer Deacon

Linda Morgridge Business Manager

Shawn Perkins Music Minister

Marsha Johnson Coordinator of Religious Education

Kenneth Ziolkowski Parish Finance Council Chair

John Turton Parish Pastoral Council Chair

880 E. 154th St., South Holland, IL 60473

Rectory Office Phone: 708 333-3550 Fax: 708 339-3336

Children’s Religious Education: 708 225-1180

Email: ApostlJude@aol.com Website: www.stjudetheapostle.org

Weekend Masses: Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM

Weekday Masses: Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM

Holy Day Masses: Vigil 7:00 PM Holy Day 8:30 AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 PM

Baptisms: Arrangements must be made in advance for catechesis and reception of the sacrament. All families must be registered parishioners. Contact the Rectory office at 708 333-3550.

CHRIST OUR SAVIOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Executive Pastor - Rev. Ignatius I. Anaele Principal - Mrs. Karen Brodzik 708-333-8173

www.christoursaviorcatholicschool.org

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St. Jude Parish

Calendar

WEEKDAYS MON—FRI 8:00 AM Rosary 8:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet

Monday - March 7, 2016 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6 PM

Tuesday - March 8, 2016 Holy Hour following Mass Choir Practice 7:00 PM

Wednesday - March 9, 2016 Bible Study 7:00 PM

Friday - March 11, 2016 Stations of the Cross 1:00 PM

Saturday - March 12, 2016 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10 AM Reconciliation 4:15-4:45 PM Mass 5:00 PM

Sunday - March 13, 2016 Reconciliation before all Masses Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM Hospitality after all Masses Living Stations of the Cross 1 PM

Monday - March 14, 2016 Church Cleaning after Mass Religious Education 6 PM

Tuesday - March 15, 2016 Holy Hour following Mass Choir Practice 7:00 PM

Wednesday - March 16, 2016 Bible Study 7:00 PM Thursday - March 17, 2016 Senior Hospitality 9:15 AM

Friday - March 18, 2016 Stations of the Cross 1:00 PM

Saturday - March 19, 2016 Reconciliation 4:15-4:45 PM Mass at 5:00 PM

Sunday - March 20, 2016 Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 11:30 AM

2016 2015 2- 21-16 2 - 22 - 15 $3,983.00 $5,623.55

Fiscal Year To Date: $182,337.00 $186,429.20

Thank you for your support of the parish.

Registered Families - 598

DATE/MASS LECTORS EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS ALTAR SERVERS Saturday

March 12 5:00 PM Mark Ziemkowski Carmen Bermudez, Jesse Bermudez Zenovia Evans, Irene Sitkowski Nick Ziemkowski

Sunday March 13 8:00 AM Sylvia Stasinski Nancy Burrage, Karen Fleszewski

Orie Matyasik, Mary Simms

Kelsey Engel, Osamagbe Ogbodu Sunday

March 13 10:00 AM Marsha Johnson Inez Bertrand, Margaret Chavers Alex Morris, Susan Morris

Jude & Onyekachi Azuibuike

Sunday March 13 11:30 AM Bersal Ordillano Agnes Chew, Eloise Grochowski

Michael Jackson, Shirley Krenkel

Matthew & Brandon Staples

MASS INTENTIONS Sat., March 5 5:00 PM James T. Batzek & Gregory Zurek Requested by Batzek Family

Sun., March 6 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

George & Cece Sobek Requested by Mary Jo Jacobsma Joe Meaney (Get Well ) Requested by Mary Simms Joseph Adducci Requested by Eugene Da Corte

Tues., March 8 8:30 AM Wanda Spisak Requested by Family

Wed., March 9 8:30 AM James Milkowski Requested by Krystyna Paluch

Thur., March 10 8:30 AM St. Jude Purgatorial Society

Fri., March 11 8:30 AM Fr. Jack Sweeney

Sat., March 12 5:00 PM M/M A. Kosmala Requested by Daughter Timothy F. Roe Requested by Rita Roe & Family

Sun., March 13 8:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:30 AM

Kenneth Desch ( Anniversary Remembrance) Requested by Marshall & Linda Anderson Hermilo Gonzalez (5th Anniversary) Requested by Gonzalez Family Aldrin Octavo Requested by Friend

Mon., March 7 8:30 AM People of the Parish

The wine used at the

Eucharist for the month of

March is in memory of Timothy F. Roe

donated by The Family.

We thank them for their generosity.

Help the Vulnerable: Urge Elected Leaders to Pass a State Budget

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ON RECONCILIATION, RELATIONSHIP, AND A NEW CREATION

Copyright 2016 By John B. Reynolds (john@jrwrites.com)

We don’t have to look very far to find meaty quotes about new-ness. Consider Henri Nouwen: “Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to

us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy. It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.” Consider Walt Disney: “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Consider Abraham Lincoln: “Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” And of course, consider the Apostle Paul: “Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold, new things have come.” Thus begins today’s second reading, taken from one of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. I especially like this reading because by repetition alone, it defines the newness. Paul’s letter is actually in response to the Corinthians, who had been critical of Paul’s ministry. The letter is an appeal to relationship, and reconciliation is ele-mental to relationship. “All of this is from God,” the Apostle writes, “who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation, namely, God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting their trespasses against them and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation.” Get the idea? And just to be sure, Paul throws in the R-word one more time: “We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” All of which leads back to a new creation. Perhaps today’s Gospel speaks better to this notion than all of Scripture. Everyone knows the sto-ry. “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.” The younger son forms the contrition in his head before speaking it aloud to his father, and I’m moved each time I encounter this story by the father’s immediate response, directed at a serv-ant: “Quickly bring the finest robe and put it on him; put a ring on his fingers and sandals on his feet… ” Huh? No reproach. No recrimination. Just unrestricted, unconditional love, “…because this son of mine was dead, and has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.” It’s hard to dismiss the older son’s anger in response (“…all these years I served you and not once did I disobey your orders…but when your son returns who swallowed up your property with prosti-tutes, for him you slaughter the fattened calf.” To this end, I guess, the father’s clemency speaks to God’s boundless mercy beyond all comprehension. And we have the exact same gift of recon-ciliation awaiting us in the confessional: “I absolve you from your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” Warm words. Life-giving words. Words of confirmation that we are, indeed, a new creation in Christ.

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SHEDSOMELIGHT Christ Our Savior Catholic School

DEWAYNE HILL VISITS COS

Comedy Magician Dewayne Hill started performing magic at the age of 16. Six months after practicing and perform-ing in the streets of his hometown of Charleston, West Vir-ginia, he started receiving show offers from area churches and local fundraisers. He received the attention of a local TV show producer and was asked to be a guest on the show to perform. He attracted interviews from all over the region. Dewayne started performing in a local comedy club. It was here where he perfected the art of joking and story- telling while performing amazing magic tricks. In March of 2002, he entered the classroom as a teacher and Autistic Mentor. During this time he saw the troubles of bullying and started developing a new show for school systems called “Magic with a Message.” This show combined comedy, magic and audience interaction with a series of points illustrated about the dangers of bullying. Now Dewayne presents this pro-gram to thousands of students across the U.S. every year. Currently residing in Tampa, Dewayne recently visited Christ Our Savior School and presented his show incorpo-rating African American History facts and magic. His presentation kept the attention of all students ages 3 through 14…. his magic tricks even baffled the teachers.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU We would also like to thank those parishioners from the six founding parishes who save Campbell Soup/product labels and Box Tops for Education. We are able to purchase the “extras” that we need using these product incentives. Spe-cial thanks to St. Jude parishioners, John and Marilyn Krolo, who count our labels and box tops for us. We are grateful for your help.

FOOTBALL SIGNUP Any boy registered at Christ Our Savior School or any of the six founding parish Religious Education Programs is invited to participate in an area football team together with students from St. Ann (Lansing), St. Agnes/St. Kieran (Chicago Heights ). Requirements: Junior Varsity Program (Grades 3-6) Maximum weight 140 lbs. Varsity Program (Grades 7-8) Maximum weight 190 lbs. Practices are held at St. Kieran Field, 195th and Halsted Street in Chicago Heights. Home games are played at the Marian Catholic High School. If you are interested in registering your son, please contact Mike Jemilo, Football Coordinator at mikej@cosmosmfg.com. With April 1 as the deadline to commit to the league, Mr. Jemilo is asking for your feed-back no later than March 15.

In Christ’s Love, Karen Brodzik Principal

THIS WEEKEND

Food Pantry Collection Media Center open in the lobby of the Church Collection for the Church in Central & Eastern Europe

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Holy Ghost 700 E. 170th. St South Holland March 12, 2016 4 -7 PM

Adult $8 Children under 12 $5

Meal includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread, butter, coffee & dessert. Cash bar at minimum extra cost.

Sponsored by Pinta-Neri Council 1846 Knights of Columbus

We will be decorating the Church for the Easter season with fresh flowers. This is a great opportunity to remem-ber loved ones or in thanksgiving for blessings we have received.

At the back of church are forms and envelopes labeled “ FLOWER MEMORIALS” . Place the form and your of-fering in the collection basket next weekend.

Please plan to stop by McMahon Hall and enjoy coffee and rolls with fellow parishioners after the Sunday Mass-es next weekend. $plit the pot tickets will be sold in the lobby of the Church. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Experienced crafters welcome or if you want to learn to knit or crochet. Join us on the 2nd Saturday of each month in McMahon Hall at 10 AM for this rewarding min-istry. We have yarn, needles and patterns available. If you know of someone that could benefit from one of the handmade items, please contact the Rectory Office.

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TODAY'S READINGS

First Reading — God's people enter the promised land, observe the Passover, and eat of the produce of the land (Joshua 5:9 -12)

Psalm — Taste and see the goodness of the Lord (Psalm 34)

Second Reading — We are now ambassadors for Christ (2 Co-rinthians 5:17-21)

Gospel — We must rejoice when our brother who was dead in sin repents and comes back to life (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54

Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15; Ps 145:8-9, 13,14, 17-18; Jn 5:17-30

Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53

♦ Stations of the Cross recited every Friday at 1:00 PM

♦ Do the spiritual exercise for the week on the spiritual exercise card

♦ Read The Little Black Book

♦ Pray before the Cross at the Shrine of St. Jude and join your cross to that of Jesus

♦ March 12th &13th - Reconciliation before Mass

♦ March 13th - Living Stations of the Cross 1 PM

LENTEN SPIRITUAL EXERCISES

WEEK 5 Receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Spend 10 minutes in personal prayer each day. Give up one meal during the week and place the cost of that meal in the poor box. Say grace before each meal - even when you are in public. Read the scriptures before coming to Sunday Mass. Read the readings in the little black book.

Scripture Readings March 12th & 13th

First Reading Isaiah 43:16-21

Psalm Psalm 126

Second Reading Philippians 3:8-14 Gospel John 8:1-11

Lenten Activities

Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community and every believer. Above all it is a “time of grace” (2 Corinthians 6:2). God does not ask of us any-thing that he himself has not first given us. “We love because he first has loved us” (1 John 4:19). - Pope Francis

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