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St. John of the Cross Parish

5005 Wolf Road ~ Western Springs 60558 ~ 708-246-4404 ~ www.stjohnofthecross.org

November 17, 2019

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Be with me Lord.

From the Desk of Fr. Marc Reszel

www.stjohnofthecross.org 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time November 17, 2019

Blessings on the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Today we begin the penultimate week of the current liturgical year. The final (34th) Sunday of Ordinary Time is celebrated as the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. A new year of grace will begin on the First Sunday of Advent. This bulletin has information about the Sarah Hart concert this Sunday afternoon. All are welcome. November 18 is the fifth anniversary of the installation of Blase Cardinal Cupich as the Archbishop of Chicago. November 19 is the third anniversary of his elevation to the College of Cardinals. November 21 is the anniversary of the dedication of Holy Name Cathedral. May these commemorations remind us to pray for our local/diocesan church and for the Renew My Church process. November 22 is the Memorial of Saint Cecilia. This third century martyr is included in the Roman Canon and has been honored in Rome since the fifth century. The patroness of Sacred Music gives us an opportunity to express our gratitude to all the musicians, vocalists and instrumentalists, cantors and choir members, who assist our prayer under the direction of Jessica Koch. November 23 is Harvest Saturday, one way that our parish community answers the biblical command to feed the hungry. This bulletin has details. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) was founded in 1970 as the Catholic Church’s anti-poverty program in the United States. Each year, CCHD funds organizations working in Cook and Lake Counties on issues that include housing, immigrant and worker rights, violence prevention, education, economic development, etc. The annual collection will be taken up next weekend. Let us continue to pray for one another and for our parish. Father Reszel

God our Father, we thank you for

calling men and women to serve in your Son’s Kingdom

as priests, deacons, and consecrated persons.

Send your Holy Spirit to help others

to respond generously and courageously to your call.

May our community of faith

support vocations of sacrificial love.

Mary, Queen of the Clergy,

pray for us; pray for our seminarians. Keep them close to you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

On Monday, November 4, seminarian Seth Hostelter was instituted as a Lector. This is one of the ritual steps of his preparation for ordination. Congratulations to Seth and his classmates.

From the Desk of Fr. Marc Reszel


Dear Parents of First Communicants: The Renew My Church (RMC) process has reconfigured the parishes to our north (Divine Infant and Divine Providence in Westchester), to our east (St. Louise De Marillac in LaGrange Park and St. Barbara in Brookfield), and this month the parishes and schools to our southwest in Lemont. While I do not envision the same outcome for our grouping of parishes and schools any time soon, RMC has taught us that business as usual is no longer possible. This, in part, was the rationale behind the change in Mass schedule last Pentecost, enabling us to better coordinate activities and ministries with our RMC grouping parishes: St. Cletus and St. Francis Xavier in LaGrange. The liturgical documents call the Eucharist the source and summit of the Christian Life. By extension then, the Sunday Mass is the source and summit of our parish life. This is St. John of the Cross at our best. A stated goal of our pastoral staff is to connect our parish activities and ministries to the Sunday Masses. For years the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults and the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick have been celebrated at Sunday Masses. Recently, the integration of our school community with the daily Mass and the inclusion of pre-Confirmation rituals including the 7th grade commitment ceremony and the 8th grade sponsor meeting with the weekend Masses have gone smoothly. Unfortunately, the proposal to celebrate First Communions as part of the scheduled Masses has not gone smoothly. Since the unity intended to be celebrated in this initiation sacrament has been jeopardized, I hope to ease the transition regarding the scheduling of First Communions. Please know that all sacramental celebrations, including First Communion, are special. As is our tradition, our liturgies are reverent, respectful, prayerful and beautiful. For those who are comfortable with celebrating First Communion at the parish Mass on April 25-26 or May 2-3 that you selected, no action is required. Any family not yet comfortable with this change, the option of an added concelebrated Mass at 11:00am on Saturday, May 2 will now be available. Interested parents should contact Janet Caschetta, Director of Youth Catechesis, at [email protected] with your preference by the end of November. I recognize that change, while inevitable, can be difficult. I regret that this matter was not handled and communicated more effectively. Our parish staff will learn from this and we will continue to evaluate the best ways to achieve our goals for the long-term vitality of St. John of the Cross Parish. As a parish community we need to be unified to live out the core of our mission, that is Jesus whose Body we receive and become in Holy Communion. I look forward to welcoming your child to the Eucharistic banquet and remain committed to pastoring our vibrant faith community. Sincerely,

Rev. Marc W. Reszel


All are Welcome!

Sarah Hart

Family Concert

November 17-18 Sarah Hart is one of the leading figures in contemporary Catholic music today. Her songs of faith and workshops have touched the lives of thousands. Originally from Lancaster, Ohio, she has a degree in music from Ohio State University. Now based in Nashville, she’s on the road a good part of the year, juggling a busy songwriting, recording, concert and event schedule. Many of her songs are part of the common worship experience of Catholics in the US: “Go in Peace,” “You Alone,” “Sweet Redeemer” and others. Her signature blend of folk, pop and rock delights listeners of every age. She has just finished her 11th full-length recording, “And Lovely It Is.” In 2013, Sarah was invited to perform for the Pope and a crowd of 150,000 in St. Peter’s Square. While her resume lists a lot of different work, she sees a thread running through everything she does. "I think it's all about life," Hart says. "It's all about faith and the human experience, and that's what allows people to relate. You have to be in touch with that experience as an artist; fearlessness in that place of honesty, and being able to write, speak and sing from it is, for me, the key." In her travels, the reward is meeting people, sharing her stories, and having them share their own experiences, too. “To be able to do this work and offer a little bit of an oasis to people – a little time to delve in and have fun and look deeper into their faith and desire more -- that's really rewarding to me. I’m incredibly grateful to meet such amazing folks, to have them be a part of my journey, and grateful for them allowing me be a part of theirs."

Sarah Hart will perform for our parish on

Sunday, November 17 at 3:00pm-4:30pm

and

Monday, November 18 at 6:30pm-8:00pm

in church.

Also, all women of the parish are welcome

to attend a special Morning of Reflection

with

Sarah Hart

Monday, November 18 following morning Mass

in the Parish Center

Catholic Campaign for Human Development Next Sunday


Working on the Margins: Forming Leaders and Building Community

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is helping grassroots community organizations to form leaders in Chicago. One of those leaders is Yuliza Soto, a junior at Prosser High School, a Belmont-Cragin resident and a youth leader with Communities United. In Yuliza’s words, “Communities United brings together adults and youth to build power so we can address the issues that impact our communities and schools in a local, city and state level.” CU’s leadership training helped Yuliza to facilitate a door knocking event to encourage neighbors to vote in the mayoral election. Also, earlier this year, Yuliza went to Springfield with over 300 students and community members. They got a bill passed in the Illinois State Legislature that will provide more mental health resources in schools. Reflecting on her experiences with CU, Yuliza shares, “There are so many amazing people in [CU]. We all may be from different neighborhoods but we are a family. Seeing all these incredible people who are different work together towards the same goal gives me hope for the future of our communities... Together we will continue to fight for mental health resources in our schools, police reform, affordable housing and equitable funding for our schools and communities.” This is just one example of the amazing work made possible by CCHD grants! In fact, over the past grant year, CCHD funded organizations provided leadership development and community organizing trainings to over 2500 people in the Chicago area.

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe for Justice

Most merciful mother, you came to tell us of your compassion

through St. Juan Diego, whom you called the littlest and dearest of

your sons. Give your strength and protection to all who live in

poverty today, especially the young, elderly, and vulnerable. Plead

for them to the Father, that they might experience the Divine Love

tangibly in their daily lives, and that all who work for justice on

behalf of the poor might grow in fortitude and humility. In these

ways, manifest your charity and concern in our lives, that the

weeping of humanity may be heard, and all our suffering, pain, and

misfortune may be filled with divine comfort and healing. May we

always know the peace of being in the cradle of your arms, and bring

us safely home to your son, Jesus. Amen.

Prayer

God be in my head

and in my understanding;

God be in my eyes

and in my looking;

God be in my mouth

and in my speaking;

God be in my heart

and in my thinking;

God be in my end

and at my departing.

- Author Unknown, c. 1514

God, oh God, it is you I seek.

And, with your constant loving support I will even try to seek you in lost causes,

those dark and forgotten places that I can't imagine you present.

And yet you are there. Help me to be there too,

seeking, finding, proclaiming your goodness

even as the day darkens and my spirit draws back to my false safety of self.

Fill me with wonder of your goodness, replacing my self doubt with confidence in you

and your sure and steady help. - Author Unknown Xavier University


God, we are your beloved.

Even in our unfinished state, you take delight in what we are

and what we will become. Help us to claim

for our own your gentle leading

in our lives, help us to know you are

always hoping for more for us and from us.

Give us the strength and peace of heart

to be filled with your power. - Author Unknown

Dear God, Spirit, Divine Mother, On this day I ask you to grant this request, May I know who I am and what I am, Every moment of every day.

May I be a catalyst for light and love, And bring inspiration to those whose eyes I meet. May I have the strength to stand tall in the face of conflict, And the courage to speak my voice, even when I'm scared. May I have the humility

to follow my heart, And the passion to live my soul's desires. May I seek to know the highest truth And dismiss the gravitational pull of my lower self. May I embrace and love the totality of myself, My darkness as well as my light. May I be brave enough

to hear my heart, To let it soften so that I may gracefully Choose faith over fear. Today is my day to surrender anything that stands Between the sacredness

of my humanity and my divinity.

May I be drenched in my Holiness

And engulfed

by Your love. May all else melt away. And so it is. - Debbie Ford Xavier University

God of creation,

your mercy and justice

is revealed

in the life, death, and

resurrection

of your son Jesus Christ.

Hear our prayers

that we might

follow his example

in all that we do.

Background on the Gospel

In the context of Luke, today's Gospel appears near the end of Jesus' teaching in Jerusalem, just prior to the events that will lead to his crucifixion. His warnings and predictions are ominous but can be read in many ways. To those who first heard Luke's Gospel, those may have been words of encouragement. The destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem by the Romans was history (70 A.D.); Luke's Gospel, Catholic scholars propose, was written between 80 and 90 A.D. His audience was probably Gentile Christians. Luke here tries to interpret the fall of Jerusalem for them and to locate it in God's plans for humankind (salvation history). At the same time, Luke is suggesting to his audience that there will be a considerable elapse of time before Jesus' final coming. Luke's listeners have likely seen much upheaval and are anxious to know if these are the signs of Jesus' coming. Luke is urging greater patience. In the second part of today's Gospel, Jesus warns that his followers will face persecution for their beliefs. Luke presents persecution as an opportunity for the followers of Jesus for “It will lead to your giving testimony” (Luke 21:13). In persecution God's wisdom and power will be shown in the example of followers of Jesus. Perseverance in the face of persecution will lead to their salvation. Here Jesus is assuring his followers that God is present to all believers, even in times of trouble. Ultimately, Jesus will witness to this with his own death. As disciples of Jesus, we try to follow his example, trusting in God's mercy and protection, even when we are facing difficulties. Loyola Press

To the Point

• As corporal beings, it is easy for us to get caught up in stuff. We take comfort in things we can see, touch, hear, and smell. Today’s gospel begins with people around Jesus appreciating the beauty of the temple. In architecture we can see what is really important to a community. Just as Europeans in the Middle Ages spent decades and precious resources on their great cathedrals, the people of Jesus’ time spent forty-six years constructing the temple, a privileged place to be with God. • As we look to our own lives, we can name the places that we rely on and appreciate for their beauty and comfort: our homes, churches, schools, government buildings, and national monuments. These structures are good, but not permanent. They can be destroyed by any number of forces, many beyond our control. And yet, Jesus tells us, “[D]o not be terrified.” The firm foundation under our feet is not one of wood, concrete, brick, or stone. It is the Lord in which “we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28; NABRE). • As we come to the end of our church year, we can take this time to think about where we place our hope, our time, and our resources. Is there architecture within your interior life that could use some building up? Is God calling you to create more space for prayer, community, and love? Jesus reminds us that these structures alone can never be destroyed. ©Living Liturgy

Lifelong Learning


May we grow

in the wisdom of Jesus

and persevere in fidelity

to his name.

May we embrace each day

as a new beginning,

making choices

that will secure for us

eternal Life.

For Reflection:

The Gospel reading ends with Jesus

calling the disciples to perseverance.

Where in your life are you in need of

perseverance at this moment?

Lord Jesus Christ,

we know not your coming and going,

but we are confident

of your eternal reign

when we shall live in an era of peace.

When the struggles of

daily life afflict us,

may we be strengthened

by our hope in you;

may we persevere in faith,

knowing that you have prepared

a place for us

in your heavenly kingdom.

We ask this in your holy name.

Amen.

Monday 1 Macc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63 Ps 119:53, 61, 134, 150, 155, 158 Luke 18:35-43

Tuesday 2 Macc 6:18-31 Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 Luke 19:1-10

Wednesday 2 Macc 7:1, 20-31 Ps 17:1bcd, 5-6, 8b and 15 Luke 19:11-28

Thursday 1 Macc 2:15-29 Ps 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 Luke 19:41-44

Friday 1 Macc 4:36-37, 52-59 1 Chr 29:10bcd, 11abc, 11d-12a, 12bcd Luke 19:45-48

Saturday 1 Macc 6:1-13 Ps 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19 Luke 20:27-40

Sunday 2 Sam 5:1-3 Ps 122:1-2,3-4, 4-5 Col 1:12-20 Luke 23:35-43

A Look Ahead . . .

Advent Soup for the Soul Thursdays at Noon and 6pm

December 5, 12, and 19 Join us as we gather

to share a simple mug of soup and take time away from

the demands of the season to reflect on the Advent Scriptures

in preparation for Christmas. Bishop Barron’s book of

Advent Gospel Reflections. RSVP on our parish website.

Advent

Evening Taizé Prayer

December 10, 7pm

Advent

Reconciliation Service

December 17, 7pm

Advent Morning of

Meditation

“Welcoming God into

Our Lives”

December 21,

9:30am-12:30pm

Little Blue Books for Advent Prayer

Advent begins on Sunday, December 1. Once again SJC is offering Little Blue Books as a prayer companion for Advent. The right hand side of each page will cite a part of the Gospel for the Mass each day followed by a reflection. The left hand side has timely thoughts, quotes and information. You might want to share some of it at dinner with your family. It should not take more than 6 minutes each day—an easy commitment. Let the Little Blue Book slow you down and let you be with Christ in a special way each day this season. Give them to your family members as a personal invitation to pray this Advent. Reflections begin on the First Sunday of Advent and end on the Baptism of the Lord. The Little Blue Books will be available at the exits of church after all Masses next weekend or until our supply runs out. Suggested donation $1.

Parish Sponsored Program at The Well Where is the House of God? And how do We Live when We Find It? With Pat Bergen, CSJ Monday, Dec. 2 • 7-8:30 pm OR Tuesday, Dec. 3 • 10-11:30 am Wouldn’t it be great to live in God’s House? Well, guess what, we do live in it! The question for Advent is “How do we Live, once we find it? Here Christians awaken to the realization that we are invited to come into the House of Love. There everything changes: what we see and hear, how we respond, what we are willing to do in our daily lives. Look around. There is no time to waste—the night is far spent! Join us!! Call the Parish Center to register. This program is free for SJC parishioners.

Advent Program at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii Saturday, December 14 from 8:30am-3pm. The Shrine’s Day of Reflection will challenge each of us to take a prophetic stance as we look at the meaning of Christ’s Good News and explore what it means to prepare the way with courage and joy. The programs includes opportunities for silence, small group reflection, and individual confession. RSVP by December 11 ~ $25 at ourladyofpompeii.org or 312.421.3757.


On Thanksgiving Day our morning Mass will begin at 9:00am. As has been our custom, the Offertory Collection on Thanksgiving Day will support our Caritas SJC Needy Family Fund which provides emergency support to parishioners facing difficulty meeting an unplanned critical financial obligation. Thank you for your generosity.

Parish School News

Speech Club

The speech club was founded 24 years ago by parishioner Chris Sever, a parent in the school community at the time. She established the Club and the Sever Award has been awarded to the 8

th

grade student each year who demonstrates exceptional skills in speech delivery, attendance, as well as Catholic character and integrity. The students can participate in Speech Club in 6

th, 7

th, and 8

th grade.

Each grade practices together before school during the week on a designated day. They have been practicing since the first week in September. Parent Monitors attend the practices to listen to each child practice their speech and provide feedback. We are looking for tone/inflection and articulation, memorization, eye contact, and composure. These kids work hard to memorize a five to nine minute speech. On the night of the contest they deliver their speeches to two judges. This year we had 50 kids participate! St. John of the Cross is very proud of all of the participants in our Speech Club.


Next week at SJC Parish School: Tuesday, 11/19 School Board Meeting 7:00pm Wednesday, 11/20 Grade 8 Graduation Pictures & Retakes Thursday, 11/21 Hot Dog Day Friday, 11/22 Report Card distribution

As I look around the table

and think about my day,

there’s so much

that makes me thankful.

For this, dear Lord, I pray.

With open arms,

I feel your love.

Your grace is what I see.

Please bless my family

and this meal,

as you watch over me.

Loyola Press

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6 ENCORE SENIORS & FRIENDS

CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON PARISH CENTER

NOON RSVP BY DECEMBER 1

TO PARISH CENTER OFFICE

$20 PER PERSON ENTERTAINMENT BY

SJC PARISH SCHOOL CHOIRS BRING YOUR FAVORITE

HOMEMADE COOKIES TO SHARE ALL ARE WELCOME TO BRING BABY ITEMS*

FOR PRECIOUS BLOOD FAMILIES *RATTLE, BABY SOAP, LOTION, WIPES,

ONESIE, BIB, SOCKS, DIAPERS, CAN OF POWDERED ENFAMIL FORMULA, ETC.


Parish News

All Men of the Parish are

invited to the MEN’S CLUB FOOTBALL

PARTY TONIGHT Sunday,

November 17th

Bears v. Rams The Men’s

Club will provide

pizza, snacks and beverages.

Drop by after 6:30 pm,

with kickoff at 7:20 pm

in the Parish Center!

Let us ask the Lord to pour His Spirit upon Christian couples and families, so that, as they generously open their doors to Christ and to their brothers and sisters, they may bear authentic witness to a life of faith, hope and charity. Pope Francis @Pontifex Nov. 13


YC News

All are invited to the

Sarah Hart Concert!

Sunday, November 17th

3:00-4:30pm or

Monday, November 18th

6:30-8:00pm

In Church

YC Families: pick up your Reflection Sheet

in the narthex before the concert to mark your family in attendance!

This is required for all YC Families: K-8th, FFC, & AC.

What’s Been Happening in YC?

Our students in Adaptive Catechesis are preparing to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation on the first Saturday of December. Through role playing the students talked about bad choices and better choices, right from wrong and then focused on how to examine their conscience. They also discussed what forgiveness feels like and learned the Prayer of Sorrow. Faith Fun: See the 10 Commandments Word Search below.


Outreach News

Sign-Up for Share Christmas begins next weekend and runs through early December in the church narthex. You can sign up to give:

An unwrapped gift for a child (infant to 18 years old)

A food gift card from Jewel or Walmart for a Christmas meal

Gift cards for families from Walmart, Kohl’s or Target or a Visa gift card

Food and gift cards for a Christmas meal and presents for a family Bring your gifts to the Parish Center on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, December 8, 9 and 10. They will be delivered to grateful recipients at Blessed Sacrament Church, St. Agatha, BEDS Plus, Little Brothers/Friends of the Elderly, St. Gall Parish, Helping Hand, and SJC. For your convenience our parish Scrip reps will be available in the church community room for you to purchase food and gift certificates. Cash, checks or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) will be accepted. A 3% convenience fee will be applied to credit card purchases. Providing food and gift cards allows our recipients to select the sizes and colors that best meet their needs and choose food that they like and can eat. Gift cards should be from Jewel, Walmart, Kohl’s or Target. You can also choose to purchase an unwrapped gift for a child aged newborn to 18. Donations can also be made on our parish website. Click on the Giving Tab and go to Special Collections-Share Christmas. Your donations will be used to buy Share Christmas food and gift cards. At Sign-Up, along with the names and ages of your recipient(s) and an instruction page, you will receive a blank card that will be delivered along with your gift. We invite you to write a warm, personal note in the Christmas card, decorate it as you can, and make a point to pray for your recipient(s) daily. It may not be within our power to change the situation of those helped by Share Christmas, yet your encouragement, prayers, Christmas wishes and gifts let them know that they are not alone or forgotten. Thank you for participating in this work of mercy. Volunteers are needed to help with Share Christmas Sign-Up before and after Masses in the coming weeks. Sign-Up on our parish website home page.

Save the Date:

Sunday, December 8

Annual LOOM

Fair Trade Holiday Sale

Looking to give something that has the true meaning of Christmas? Come to our Loom Event in the Parish Center from 9am-1pm for one-of-a-kind objects, functional art, clothing and accessories among other things.

Bread of life,

bread of Heaven.

Give us this day,

our daily bread.

Feed those,

who are hungry.

- Bread for the World

November Food Pantry Collection

Food collected in the church narthex during the month of November will be delivered to Mary Queen of Heaven in Cicero. Let’s buy food items to help feed those living in poverty for Thanksgiving and beyond.


Women’s Club

The SJC Women’s Club extends their heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a role in support of our Fashion Show on

November 8th. Whether you came to the show, purchased a raffle ticket, bid on an item, donated to our auction or

sponsored our show– your generosity will make a difference to agencies supported by the Women’s Club and their

clients. Special thanks goes out to our Haute Couture & Runway Sponsor—Cari Pajauskas and Patti Cella. We

congratulate all our auction winners and our Raffle prize winners– Grand Prize $1000 Kathie O’Malley, $500 Lisa

Geneser, $250 Margaret Hynes. Thanks also to: Zzazz Production; our agency models, our Junior models:

Alexis, Dominic, Everley, Francesca, Gracie, Hallie, Hannah, Harper, Jacob, Kate H., Kate M, Lana, Michael and

Sophie, and our onsite vendors: J McLaughlin, Bella Chocolates, Kie and Kate Couture, Wish Knit, and

Premier Jewelry. THANK YOU ALL!

Cindy O’Malley and Rosaria Becker— 2019 Fashion Show Co-Chairs

Let us pray for our communities, that by giving witness to the joy of Christian life, they may see a flowering of the call to holiness. Pope Francis @Pontifex Oct12


High School Youth Ministry Parish News

Gratitude through Service

Throughout the month of November our high school teens will be adding pictures performing service—Service Selfies. Stop in the church narthex to see all the good they have been doing. Teens: send your Service Selfie and service hours to Katie Pruitt at [email protected]. All freshmen teens are invited to join us at Feed My Starving Children on November 26 from 7-10pm. Go to our parish website for more details on activities for our high school youth. December 1 is our next All Teen Night in the gym following the Sunday 5pm Mass. All are welcome.

Thanksgiving Choir

All singers of the parish are invited to join voices with the combined choirs of St. John of the Cross as together we give thanks for our many blessings! Mass on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, is at 9:00am. Warm-ups and rehearsal begin at 8:15am in church. All are welcome!

Join the Choir for Christmas!

This Christmas, all singers are invited to join the Traditional Choir at St. John of the Cross to help make our 11:00am Mass on Christmas Day extra special! The commitment is minimal – only 4 weeknight rehearsals: Wednesdays, November 27, December 4, December 11, and December 18 from 7:30-9:30pm in church. No further commitment is required. For details, please contact Jessica Koch, Director of Music Ministries. [email protected].

Job Searching: Staying Positive Focus While Coping with Change

Contemplating a job search or a career change? We all face many changes and challenges in our life. Join us on Thursday, November 21 from 7-9pm in the Parish Center and learn more about the timely topic of coping with change. Our speaker, Dr. Joe Yount, will focus on some helpful coping strategies and the development of positive thinking as it relates to our expectations. Dr. Yount is a lifelong resident of La Grange and a recently retired Veterans Administration Psychologist.

Quigley Day for Vocations

All junior high and high school age boys are invited to Quigley Day, December 7 from 9am-3pm at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish in Park Ridge. The day will be filled with prayer, Mass, discussion and laser tag. RSVP by November 25 at vocations.archchicago.org/events/Quigley-discerners.

An Evening of Prayer and Ignatian Spirituality for

St. Ignatius College Prep Current Parents & Friends

All are welcome to join the community of St. Ignatius College Prep for an evening of prayer and fellowship on Monday, November 18 at 7pm in the Parish Center. We’ll be focusing on Ignatian Spirituality, specifically the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Examen. Desserts and refreshments will be available. All alum and SJC parishioners are welcome as well! The Faber Project: An Evening of Ignatian Prayer and Spirituality will be led by Father Lukas Laniauskas, SJ, Vice President of Mission, Deacon Chuck Thompson, Director of Adult Formation and Ministry, and Gail Krema, Adult Chaplain at Saint Ignatius College Prep. Please RSVP to Gail Krema, [email protected], (312) 432-8446.

Monday, November 18 9:30 Women’s Morning of Reflection with Sarah Hart 9:30am Spiritual Journeying 10:30am Meditation as 11th Step 1:00pm Little Rock Scripture Study 2:30pm Adoration (Ends early at 5:30pm) 5:30pm Finance Council 6:30pm Sarah Hart Concert 6:30pm Ignatian Spirituality 7:00pm Boy Scouts Tuesday, November 19 7:00pm RCIA 7:00pm School Advisory Board 7:30pm Christian Meditation Wednesday, November 20 9:30am Wednesday Morning Bible Study 9:30am Faith Sharing Group 11:00am Ladies Bridge 2:30pm Christian Meditation 3:30pm Mystics Study Group 3:45pm Cherub Choir Rehearsal 6:30pm Alpha 7:00pm SPRED 7:30pm Traditional Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 21 9:00am Flourish 3:45pm Youth Choir Rehearsal 5:00pm Scout Meeting 7:00pm Interfaith Career Network 7:00pm LOSS Monthly Session 7:00pm Outreach Advisory 7:00pm Women’s Club Board 7:30pm Ensemble Choir Rehearsal Friday, November 22 Harvest Saturday Box Night Saturday, November 23 8:00am Christian Meditation Harvest Saturday Share Christmas Sign Up begins Sunday, November 24 12:15pm Baptism Prep 6:30pm Scout Religious Medal Prep

Job Opening at SJC We are looking for

a full-time custodian to work from 2pm-10:30pm

in the parish school. Contact Frank DiPompeo

for more details.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

We Pray for Our Sick Rodrigo Ajates, Kathy Antczak, Beth Beutell, Robert Bright, Sarah Cook, Fran Domanskis, Aggie Frolik, Magdalena Goslawski, Tommy Grady, Karen Hult, Thomas Ivaska, Cheri Jeffrey, Don King, Nancy Lohr, Bobbie Misiora, Ernie Misiora, Alison Saegebrecht, Marilyn Scallon, Rachael Schopp, David Skrzypcznski, Wendy Workman Stulgim, Shawn Sweeney, Jawara Vashhani, Robert Vitale We Pray for Our Loved Ones Serving Our Country Staff Sgt. Steven Foody, Sergeant Sebastian Grabacki, Staff Sgt. Joshua Tischler USAF Pararescue, Sgt. Daniel Pett, MAJ. James Maicke, Staff Sgt. Larry Waszak, Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Strafaci, Seaman Riley Strafaci, Seaman Emily Strafaci, Sgt. Michael Grabarek, Spc. Douglas Junius, PFC Kevin Lawinger, Lieutenant James Viano, First Lieutenant Caroline Lorenzini, Captain Emily Kopec, Petty Officer 2nd Class John Ilg, LCDR Kyle Harken, US Navy, Fr. Filbert Ngwila, Army Chaplain, ETN3 Joseph Kula, US Navy, Col. Mark Blanek, US Army, 2nd Lt. Nathaniel Greenberg, US Army, Chandler Muszynski, Master of Arms US Navy We Pray for Our Beloved Dead Larry Moriarty, brother of Bill, Mark, Joan Proffitt, Christine and Lynne Mueller James Kozicki, husband of Marilyn, father of Jessica Jaworski and Scott, grandfather of 4 Mary Ann Cook, wife of Charles, mother of Andrew Rita Koziol, mother of Thomas, David, and Karen Frey, grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 3

Mass Remembrances Monday, November 18, 9:00am Weekday; Dedication of Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul; St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

† Madigan & O’Malley Families Tuesday, November 19, 9:00am Weekday

† Frances Albertson † William Boyle † Brian Riordan † George Krug Wednesday, November 20, 9:00am Weekday

† Casimir Bonkowski † James Olmstead † Ronald Stasi Thursday, November 21, 9:00am Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

† Our Beloved Dead † Christopher Lasek Friday, November 22, 9:00am St. Cecilia

† Don Vollmer † Fr. David Dowdle † John Sintich Saturday, November 23, 9:00am Weekday; St. Clement I; St. Columban; Bl. Miguel Agustin; Blessed Virgin Mary

† Tony Partipilo † Joseph Candela 4:00pm Mass of Anticipation † Bruno & Lucille Shukis † Patrick Grogan & Kevin Gunnin † Frances Bielawski † Richard & Gilda Podgornik † Karen Hannem Sunday, November 24 Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 7:30am † Barbara Andler † Joan Kalish † Robert Bures 9:00am † Madigan & O’Malley Families † Joanna Misantoni Vesper † Franklin & Anita Smith † Jerome Niemann 11:00am † Debbie Medlin † Loucine Kassis † Thomas Cox † Domitilla Aristodemo 5:00pm † Rudy Weber † Mary Pacer † Gene Gallagher † Katie Schoen Kelly † Brian Riordan Living Remembrances in Italics

Honor a loved one (deceased or living) with a Mass

Remembrance. The person’s name will be printed in the Sunday bulletin, mentioned at Mass, and a card will be given to you or sent to the person you designate. The cost is $10 per Mass Remembrance. Call or stop in the Parish Center office for Mass Remembrances in 2019 and 2020.

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Low gluten hosts are available by contacting a Sacristan or

Usher before Mass in the sacristy.

St. John of the Cross Parish Center 5005 Wolf Road Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-4404 Parish Center Hours Monday-Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm Friday 9:00am-6:00pm Saturday 8:00am-5:30pm Sunday 8:00am-7pm Parish School Office 708-246-4454 Youth Catechesis Office 708-246-6760

Rev. Marc W. Reszel, Pastor [email protected] Rev. Jesudas Gudime, Associate Pastor [email protected] Senior Deacon Joe Pepitone [email protected] Deacon John Schopp [email protected] Deacon Rich Voytas [email protected] Bill Bright, Director of Outreach [email protected] Janet Caschetta, Director of Youth Catechesis [email protected] Marguerite Chrusciel, Finance Manager [email protected] Frank DiPompeo, Plant Manager [email protected] Mary Beth Drafz, Digital Communications Coor [email protected]

Kathleen Gorman, Principal [email protected] Jessica Koch, Director of Music [email protected] MJ Martin, Director of Parish Operations [email protected] Katie Pruitt, High School Youth Minister [email protected] Theresa Reyes, Front Office Coordinator [email protected] Elizabeth Russell-Jones, Welcome Coordinator [email protected] Pat Surdyk, Liturgy & Music Assistant [email protected] Christina Turlek, Financial Assistant [email protected] Steven Weigand, Pastoral Associate [email protected]


The Lord gives each of us a vocation, a challenge to discover the talents and abilities we possess and to put them at the service of others. Pope Francis @Pontifex Oct 14

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Harvest Saturday

November 23, 9am-1pm

Meet us for 9am Mass in church and then to the Parish Center following Mass to get your assignments for collecting food pantry donations from ALL Western Springs Homes! Can’t come for the food collection? Come by the Parish Center around noon to help us pack the food and load the trucks. People are welcome to drive with us to our many food pantry recipients! Many hands and feet are needed for this awesome display of generosity! Consider volunteering as a family, YC group, friend group, etc. Sign up to volunteer on our website and THANK YOU for helping to feed the hungry!

All parish families of all ages are encouraged to help on

Harvest Saturday. Visit the home page of our parish website.

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KIRSCHBAUM’S BAKERYQuality and VarietyFull Service Bakery

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