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Misne nakane - Mass Intentions

Monday - Ponedjeljak, January 14, 2002

7:30 A.M. Ivan Kosić............ Ivan Vodopić
Ivan Badrov.............. Nevenka Badrov i ob.
Linda Humbert..... Catherine & Nick Perisin

Tuesday - Utorak, January 15, 2002

7:30 A.M. Ivan Kosić............ Pero Grbavac
Ivan Badrov........................... Don Ivanović
Linda Humbert.......... Juliana & Charles DiCaro
Charlie Begich, 15th anniv. . . . . . brothers & sisters

Wednesday-Srijeda, January 16, 2002

7:30 A.M. Ivan Kosić............... Pero Grbavac
Harry Lucarelli..................... daughter Ivonne
Linda Humbert............ Laura & John Pershegin

Thursday - Četvrtak, January 17, 2002

7:30 A.M. Ivan Kosić.................. Niko Boras
Ivan Badrov.................... Mirko Ivančić i ob.
Linda Humbert.............. Rita & Chris Johnston
Rose Marasovich................................ family

Friday - Petak , January 18, 2002

7:30 A.M. Ivan Badrov............. Mirko Ivančić i ob.
Ivan Kosić....................................... Niko Boras
Linda Humbert............ Michaelina & Jerry Considine

Saturday - Subota, January 19 , 2002

7:30 A.M. Ivan Kosić.................. Kata Draženović
Ivan Badrov....................... Obitelj Vlado Kraljević
Stipan Guvo.............................. Božo Guvo i ob.
5:30 P.M. Carmen Butera......................... family
John Budich............................... wife & daughter
Angie Pudar. . . . . . . . . .. . . .Madeline Perseghin
Anna Marie Nisivaco.................. Mary Ann Murphy
Joseph Zekich.............................................. wife

Sunday - Nedjelja, January 20, 2002

7:30 A.M. Mary & John Mikicich son George
Mijo Javoršćak...................................... kći

Linda Humbert........................... husband Robert
9:30 A.M. Angie Pudar................. Marian Segvich
Mildred Knowles Brdar........... Catherine & Nick Perisin
Marin Batina............................................ Kay Batina

11:00 A.M. u spomen:
Tomo Fuček i roditelji.................................... prijatelji
Matija Šušnjara............................... muž Stipe i ob.
Ivo Gregor...................................... nećakinja Kathy.
Ivan Badrov............................. Obitelj Vlado Kraljević
Mary Nikolić................................ Grgo Nikolić i ob.
Marija Milanez................................... Obitelj Šimatić
Za pok. iz ob. Žgela.................... Dragica Rudman i ob.
Iva Erkapić......................................... Obitelj Erkapić
Ivica Hodak........................... Obitelj Ivana Mlinarića
Mirko Šušnjara...............................obitelj Nediljko Lišnić
Ivan Guvo.......................................... Božo Guvo i ob.
Tomislav Hostićka............................................ obitelj

Č I T A Č I - L E C T O R S

Saturday, January 19, 5:30 P.M. J. Zekich
Sunday, January 20, 7:30 A.M. M. Pesce
Sunday, January 20, 9:30 A.M. C. Segvich
Nedjelja, 20. siječnja. 11 A.M. Tihana Jurković i Perica Dušević

ALTAR SERVERS - POSLUŽITELJI

Saturday, January 19, 5:30 P.M. Atteo, Babich, Mossman
Sunday, January 20, 9:30 A.M. Ciaravino, Lenart, Racinowski
Nedjelja, 20. siječnja 11:00 A.M. K. Jurković, D. Hrvojević, K. Zelić

"OTVORENO NEBO"

Baptism of Jesus Na pitanje: "Tko je za mene Isus iz Nazareta?" odgovorio je Joseph Ratzinger ovako: "Po Isusu Bog za mene nije više beskrajna daljina, nego beskrajna blizina." I događaj što ga danas slavimo govori nam upravo o tome: beskrajno daleki Bog postaje našim bratom u Isusu Kristu, u svemu s nama jednak osim u grijehu. Kod krštenja na rijeci Jordanu Isus nam ne pruža svoju ruku odozgor, nego sa svim grešnicima što su pridošli iz Jeruzalema silazi u vodu krivnje. Time je njegov prvi javni nastup snažno opredjeljenje za ljude, znak da će s nama proživjeti svoj ljudski život, nositi s nama našu ljudsku sudbinu i da će umrijeti s nama našom ljudskom smrću kako bi našem ljudskom biću dao božanski smisao.
Ova će beskrajna blizina, dakako, izgledati kao divno čudo samo onome koji poznaje beskrajnu udaljenost koja njega dijeli od nas. Jer, u njemu je živi Bog sišao k nama u našu nevolju. Nad njime se otvoriše nebesa i zaori glas onoga koji stanuje u nedostupnom svjetlu: "Ovo je Sin moj ljubljeni!" Po njemu se nad nama ljudima otvara nebo, otvaraju se od vječnosti čvrsto zatvorena vrata.
Od danas počinje nova povijest u kojoj Bog s čovjekom razgovara, suodlučuje. Krist je krenuo u borbu za svijet. Odsada možemo s povjerenjem i nadom ići u susret starosti, bolesti, umiranju. Jer nam je nebo otvoreno i čuje se glas: "Evo Boga vašega, evo Bog je postao Emanuel, a to znači: Bog je na našoj strani."

RUČAK U NAŠOJ DVORANI. Danas, 13. siječnja, nakon pučke svete mise Marijino društvo priprema ručak u našoj dvorani. Svi ste pozvani i rado viđeni gosti na ovome ručku! Cijena ručka je $10. Prihod od zarade Marijino društvo će darovati za uređenje naše crkve.

POTVRDA O VAŠIM DAROVIMA
Od ovoga tjedna možete podići potvrde o vašim darovima za crkvu tijekom prošle godine. Potvrde možete dobiti u našemu župnom uredu. Svima se iskreno zahvaljujemo na darovima za župu, za obnovu naše crkve i za sve što činite za ovu crkvu.

HRVATSKI KALENDAR 2002
Kalendar obiluje informacijama o obljetnicama u pojedinim župama, statističkim podacima o broju rođenih, umrlih, trenutnom broju članova pojedine župe. Kalendar po cijeni $15 možete dobiti kod gospodina Josipa Novaka u maloj dvorani.

KRŠNI ZAVIČAJ - Ovih dana dobili smo novi broj zbornika Kršni Zavičaj. Zbornik obrađuje kako povijest, tako i sadašnjost Hrvata u Bosni Hercegovini. U njemu možete pronaći vrlo važne podatke o životu i radu crkve u Hercegovini, a posebno Hercegovačke Provincije, koje smo mi - fratri - članovi. Stoga vam iskreno preporučamo ovaj zbornik.

BLAGOSLOV KUĆA - započeli sm o s blagoslovom kuća. Svi vi čije su kuće redovito blagoslivljane, bit ćete na vrijeme obaviješteni o našoj posjeti. Ako netko do sada nije pozivao svećenike na blagoslov, a želio bi da se njegova kuća blagoslovi, može nas nazvati u župni ured. Blagoslov kuće je blagoslov cijele obitelji, stoga je potrebno da svi članovi obitelji budu na okupu i zajednički mole Gospodina da izlije svoj blagoslov na cijelu obitelj. Isto tako, prema kršćanskome običaju, potrebno je na stolu imati Bibliju (Sveto Pismo), križ, svijeću i blagoslovljenu vodu.

MJESEČNA PREDAVANJA U NAŠOJ ŽUPI. Predavanja će se održavati svakog trećeg petka u mjesecu, s početkom u 7 sati navečer. Prvo predavanje održat će Mike Yakaitis, u slijedeći petak - 18. siječnja ove godine na temu: "Raj - Čistilište - Pakao - Gdje ideš?" Mike je poznati predavač na University of Chicago. Stoga vas sve pozivamo na ovo zanimljivo predavanje koje će se održati u maloj dvorani iza naše crkve.

MOLITVA - fra Mychal Judge -- Fire Department chaplain, umro u World Trade Centru.Molitva je pronapena u njegovom dñepu.Gospodine, vodi me gdje god želiš da idem,
daj da susretnem one koje Ti želiš da susrećem, reci mi što Ti želiš da govorim,
čuvaj me na Tvome putu!

MYRRH-SMIRNA - Vjerujem kako se sjećate darova koje su kraljevi položili u jaslice gdje je ležao novorođeni Bog. Jedan od tih darova je i Myrrh - smirna. Prema najnovijim znanstvenim - onkološkim - istraživanjima zaključeno je kako se myrrh može koristiti kao supstanca pomoću koje će se proizvoditi uspješan lijek protiv raka. Dosada provedena istraživanja upućuju kako su sastojci myrrh-a vrlo zdravi te se već koriste u lijekovima za poboljšanje disanja, a sadržani su i u pasti za zube. Nakon proučavanja myrrh -e, znanstvenici su otkrili kako se i tamjan može koristiti u liječenju oboljelih od teških bolesti. Istražitelji još uvijek nisu počeli proučavati kolike su mogućnosti zlata kao sredstva u liječenju teških bolesti.

Of course every parent answers "yes"!

The "yes" is a yes to ensuring that the small child grows up knowing how to love God and love all people. Learning to love is not something you get from a book B learning to love is something "caught". The child "catches" it from his parents. So, in the end, the "yes" that parents say at the baptism of their child is a "yes" to living out their own lives as lives of love for God, each other, and all people. They fulfill their baptismal promises by living lives of love so that their child may see love, grasp love, and become one who also lives a life of love.

LECTURE SERIES We are happy to announce a monthly lecture series to be held on the third Friday of every month at 7P.M. The first lecture will be held this week, on Friday, January 18th, and is entitled HEAVEN-HELL-PURGATORY: WHERE ARE YOU GOING? It will be given by Fr. Mike Yakaitis, Ph.D., from the University of Chicago. This is a very intriguing topic for many of us. Fr. Mike is an eloquent speaker, and you will also have a chance to ask questions. The lecture will be held in the Small Hall behind the church. Throughout the series we will be presenting various topics of concern in today's world, particularly regarding family life. Come and take advantage of this special event!

ST. JEROME SCHOOL NEWS "Catholic Schools Week" Coming in January !!!
This year's Catholic Schools Week theme is "Where Faith and Knowledge Meet". St. Jerome School certainly exemplifies that theme and we invite you to participate in our week long observance. Each day beginning on Sunday, January 27, 2002, our students, teachers, and volunteers will celebrate our school's meeting of faith and knowledge in our parish, community, and nation. Watch for details in the next few weeks. If you would like to help us celebrate, please call the school office. Volunteers are welcome!

PRAYER This prayer was found in the pocket of Fr. Michael Judge, the NYC Fire Dept. chaplain who died in the World Trade Center: Lord, take me where You want me to go;Let me meet whom You want me to meet;Tell me what You want me to say, and Keep me out of Your way.

MAGI'S GIFT MIGHT COMBAT CANCER A discovery unveiled at Rutgers University offers scientific proof that at least one of the 3 men who brought gifts to Jesus was wise indeed. Myrrh, a fragrant resin identified in the Bible as one of the 3 gifts of the Magi, contains a potent cancer-fighting compound, researchers have found. Myrrh is the dried resin of a thorn-studded tree that grows in the Middle East and China.

H.S.A. ANNOUNCEMENTS More recipes are still needed before we can begin the publication of "A Taste of St. Jerome" cookbook. Won't you please take a few moments and jot down your favorite recipe on the Recipe Collection Cards? You can return them to the school office, or place them in the Recipe Card Collection Box located at the back of the church. Thank you!Questions ? Contact Kathy Sarkauskas at 773-376-0622.

LUNCHEON IN OUR HALL This Sunday, January 13, the MARIAN SOCIETY of our parish will serve a homemade meal in our hall at 12:30 P.M. All proceeds will go toward the restoration of our church. Donation is $10.00. All are welcome to come and enjoy this benefit dinner.

NEWLY BAPTIZED Today Lily Marie Lisnic, daughter of Peter and Frances (Norlock) Lisnic, received the sacrament of Baptism. The godparents are John Hoffman and Kathryn Norlock. Congratulations!

ALTAR ANGELS Our parish was recently given 2 beautiful angels that now grace our altar, kneeling on either side of the tabernacle. They are the gifts of Ken and Jan Zekich. We wholeheartedly thank them for their kindness and generosity to our parish, and their desire to enhance the beauty of our church.

CHURCH CONTRIBUTIONS Beginning this week you can obtain proof of your 2001 church contribution for tax purposes, etc., at the rectory. We extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude for all of the contributions to our parish and the church restoration fund, and for all that was done for the St. Jerome community during 2001.

SPORTS NEWS On Sunday, December 30th, at 7 P.M., the St. Jerome Girls' Junior Varsity team played in the championship game of the South Central Athletic Association. The girls finished the regular season in first place with a record of 11 wins and 1 loss. The championship was very exciting, and the girls gave it everything they had. They came out on top with a 19 to 13 win and two trophies: one for 1st place, and one for the SCAA Junior Varsity Girls' Championship. Congratulations to the girls and their coaches on a great season!

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Thought of the Week
"Always remember that the sun is always shining. It's just that sometimes the clouds hide its warmth."