ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PARISH NOVEMBER 11, 2012

ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PARISH
THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
5005 S. WOLF ROAD WESTERN SPRINGS 60558
708-246-4404
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From the Desk of Our Pastor
Dear Parishioners,
This week’s column will be a little bit of this and a little bit of that:
A recognition: The eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour: first called Armistice Day (and the
way my grandmother always referred to it), it was to be the day of remembering the cessation of the ‘war to end
all wars’. Twenty three years later the United States would enter WWII. The early 1950’s saw the Korean War.
Sadly, war continued around the world and American’s continued to fight and die to protect our freedom. There
were so many more veteran casualties after 1918 that the day was changed to include all of them and the name
changed to Veteran’s Day beginning in 1954. Veterans of the Viet Nam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars are
obviously also included in this day of remembrance. With November 11th falling on Sunday this year it may be
overshadowed a bit. Please take advantage of the opportunity to remember all of those who have died while
serving our country and who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Also, if you know a vet, thank a vet this weekend for
their service.
An apology: I failed to mention at the 10:45 a.m. Mass (but did announce at all the other Masses) that we were
not taking up a special collection for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Rather, we recommend that you
donate to Catholic Relief Services. You can find them at crs.org on line. CRS has the infrastructure in place to
best utilize your generosity. (Some left church thinking we were not concerned about those whose lost so much
in the hurricane. I apologize for my oversight at the 10:45 a.m. in failing to encourage donations to CRS.)
An update: Those of you at the 5:00 p.m. Mass last Sunday were very aware that a parishioner had collapsed
and was in serious need of immediate medical attention. Thank you to all who attended to this elderly
gentleman, ushers, nurses and physicians alike. Thanks, too, to the paramedics and firefighters who were so
instrumental in providing life-saving assistance. Up until Wednesday he was in a medically induced coma, but
then the decision was made to remove him from life support. He had been in the hands of God after Fr. Filbert
administered the Sacrament of the Sick to him at La Grange Hospital. Several of his family members were with
him immediately after the Mass. Say an extra ‘Ave’ for him, his widow, his adult children and all his loved
ones, won’t you?
An award: I will be joining Mrs. Kathleen Gorman and Mrs. Jackie Wehner representing our school in
Washington, D.C. this week as we receive the Blue Ribbon from the U.S. Department of Education. I anticipate
it will be quite exciting to gather with some of the top educators from around the country. The faculty and the
student body are very excited about this recognition. It is filling them with pride in the excellence of our school
and, hopefully, it is also motivating them to continue to work hard on their studies to live up to the distinction
that comes with the Blue Ribbon. An exciting announcement: Part of the strategy to deal with our parish’s
financial situation is hosting another Family Fest next summer. There will be live entertainment, music and
dancing, food, a raffle and a CARNIVAL! Mark your calendars now for June 27-30th. A committee of very
dedicated and very enthusiastic parishioners has already begun meeting and I’m sure you will hear (soon?) of
what other volunteers will be needed to pull off such an extravaganza.
Finally, an invitation: It seemed like the Annual Report was well received at all the Masses last weekend. If you
have any other questions or would like more detailed information about the Annual Report the Finance Council
and I are more than willing to meet with you at your convenience. Please get in touch with MJ Martin and she
will facilitate a meeting with you and the available folks from the Finance Committee.
Oh, one more thing. We welcome back our former pastor, Msgr. Rich Hynes, who will speak at all the Masses
this weekend on behalf of the collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development that will be taken
up next weekend. CCHD, which began here in Chicago by Bishop Michael Dempsey, has as its mission helping
low-income citizens, through small grants, to become agents of their own contribution to the common good.
They wrestle with issues such as education, jobs, health care, violence, economic development and access to
public services. It’s good to have Msgr. Hynes back, and he carries an important message.
Peace,
Fr. David
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RITE OF ACCEPTANCE
Sunday, November 18, 2012
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a
journey of faith. This year we are blessed to be with
four candidates who will be fully received into the
Catholic Church at Easter. Krista Rue and Chris
Kristufek are our catechumens to be baptized, and
Brian Wolf and Kevin Kline are our candidates to
complete the sacraments of initiation and be
received into the Catholic Church. With the help of
the SJC RCIA Team, our candidates have gone
through the pre-catechumenate phase in which they
have become acquainted with the Roman Catholic
Church, heard the good news of salvation from
Jesus Christ our Savior and have looked within their
own lives and to see connections to the gospel
story. Throughout this phase they have been
discerning whether they truly desire to become
Catholics at this time.
Next weekend at the 10:45 a.m. Mass we are
celebrating the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of
Catechumens or Rite of Welcome. It is the first rite
of the RCIA process. Those desiring to continue
onto the second phase (the Catechumenate or
Study Period) make a public commitment to accept
the Way of the Cross. The worshiping community,
our parish family, publicly welcomes them and
promises to support them in their ongoing journey of
faith. The candidates (the baptized) and
catechumens (the unbaptized) are signed with the
Sign of the Cross to remind them of their
commitment; they also receive the Word of God to
remind them that the Scriptures are the source of
faith. The four ways in which the Catechumenate
Period brings to maturity the initial faith that is
manifested in the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome
are: (1) catechesis (2) liturgical rites (3) community
life and (4) apostolic works.
With the help of their sponsors, catechists and the
whole parish community our candidates will continue
to deepen their understanding of the Catholic
teachings and find their place in our Parish. Let us
welcome Krista, Chris, Brian and Kevin in our
community of faith and continue to pray for them on
their journey.
Peace!
Fight Poverty in America.
Defend Human Dignity.
Donate to the Catholic Campaign for Human
Development next weekend, November 17-18
As we review our Annual Report at this time of
year, we continue to acknowledge the many
ways in which we have grown in faith and
fellowship together throughout the whole year.
We have socialized, prayed, witnessed and
celebrated our faith in every season with every
age.
We are continually humbled and thankful for all
you do to support our parish with your time,
talent, and treasure. We strive to be welcoming,
living out our mission as a parish community
loving God and one another. Each of us is called
to discover, to grow, to be all God has asked us
to be. Our parish is a blessing in our lives,
providing for our families – every day –
encouraging us to live our Catholic faith.
At last weekend’s Masses the Finance Council
highlighted online giving. Many of you already
pay your bills or purchase things online. Making
your donations electronically will work to your
benefit as well as our parish’s. Go to our Giving
page on our website www.stjohnofthecross.org
to donate electronically.
Together let us join hands to make our
parish be all that it can be.
Fr. Fil Ngwila
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Adult Formation Program
Because our parish co-sponsors this event at The Well, the cost of attending this program is waived
for SJC Parishioners. To reserve a seat, please leave your name, phone and email with the Parish
Center receptionist. 708-246-4404
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Adult Faith Formation: Energize Your Faith Life
SJC invites you to learn how to apply the genius of our Catholic faith
to your life in practical, livable ways!
On the weekend of Saturday and
Sunday, December 8-9 a copy of
Matthew Kelly’s bestselling book
Rediscover Catholicism will be
gifted to each parish family. Books
will be distributed after all Masses in
the narthex of church.
Saturday and Sunday, December 15-16 Enjoy
holiday cheer and hospitality after all Masses in the
Parish Center and have an opportunity to sign up to
take part in a 5 session Rediscover Catholicism book
seminar and faith sharing series beginning the week
of January 7th in the Parish Center.
Plan on attending Matthew Kelly’s “Passion & Purpose” live event at SJC
on Saturday, February 2nd from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. where Matthew Kelly will
reveal the essence of authentic Catholic spirituality while addressing some of
the most important questions we face today both as individuals and as a
Church. Go to our website for tickets and to learn more.
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Reflections on the Gospel
Living the Gospel
Meditation by Richard Rohr
The widow in the gospel is a model for the radical
demand of discipleship in her not holding back the little
she has. The abusive scribes have it all now—status,
clothes, seats of honor, power, wealth—and end up
losing everything. The poor widow has little and
surrenders even that—and ends up gaining everything!
So it is with Jesus’ disciples. Like the Master, we give
our all now. And gain everything—eternal life. This
gospel challenges our perspective. It contrasts the
scribes’ insincere and self-serving behavior with the
widow’s honest and self-giving action. Whereas we
might discount the widow’s gift of a few cents, Jesus
appraises her contribution as the greatest of all. It is not
the size of the gift which measures its value but the
depth of self-giving from which it comes. This is the
kind of giving Jesus encourages us to embrace by his
praise of the widow. When we are honestly self-giving,
Jesus praises us, too.
I promise you that the discovery of your True
Self will feel like a thousand pounds of weight
have fallen from your back. You will no longer
have to build, protect, or promote any
idealized self-image. Living in the True Self is
quite simply a much happier existence, even
though we never live there a full twenty-four
hours a day. But you henceforth have it as a
place to always go back to. You have finally
discovered the alternative to your False Self.
The Good News is that when we surrender our all we
are most like Jesus. When we surrender our all, we are
truly his disciples. When we give our all, we never run
out of something of ourselves to give. God is the one
who is always there to provide. The gospel reminds us
that if we rely on ourselves and amass our own
treasures, we will lose everything. If we surrender
ourselves in loving self-sacrifice, we gain everything
because God always provides abundantly for those
who are faithful followers of Jesus. The choice is ours.
Discipleship doesn’t mean that we necessarily do big
and heroic things. It does mean that we do everything
and meet whatever challenges come our way with
hearts set right—we give of ourselves for the good of
others. Discipleship means that we understand full well
the cost of following Jesus, but also that we understand
that no cost compares to how God lavishly takes care
of us. Discipleship means that we have God’s
perspective: each person we meet is worth our all.
©Living Liturgy 2012
Closing Prayers
May we give our all in service to the world.
May we embrace true generosity by recognizing and
responding to the needs of others.
Our Father . . .
Readings for the Week
You are like Jacob awakening from sleep and
joining the chorus of mystics in every age.
“You were here all along, and I never knew
it!” he says (Genesis 28:16). He anoints the
stone pillow where this happened and names
it Bethel, or the house of God and gate of
heaven” (28:17-18). Jacob then carries the
presence with him wherever he goes. What
was first only there is so on everywhere. The
gate of heaven is first of all in one concrete
place, better if carried with you, and best
when found everywhere. That is the
progression of the spiritual life.
Excerpted from Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self
Prayer:
Who am I, God? And who are you?
Year of Sunday Mass:
Question of the Week
The widow in today’s Gospel “contributed all
she had, her whole livelihood.” She gave from
her need, not simply from her surplus. Our
sacrificial giving involves more than a simple
monetary donation. It involves offering our
entire lives to God.
What are you doing to give your “all,” your
“whole livelihood” to God? Does your
“all” include your time and talent as well
as your treasure? Does your “all” include
our missionary call to “Go in peace,
glorifying the Lord by your life?”
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Monday
Tuesday
Titus 1:1-9
Ps 24:1b-2, 3-4ab, 5-6
Luke 17:1-6
Titus 2:1-8, 11-14
Ps 37:3-4, 18 and 23, 27
and 29
Luke 17:7-10
Wednesday
Titus 3:1-7
Ps 23:1b-3a, 3bc-4, 5, 6
Luke 17:11-19
Thursday
Friday
Phlm 7–20
Ps 146:7, 8-9a, 9bc-10
Luke 17:20-25
2 John 4–9
3 John 5–8
Ps 119:1, 2, 10, 11, 17, 18 Ps 112:1-2, 3-4, 5-6
Luke 17:26-37
Luke 18:1-8
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Saturday
33rd Sunday in OT
Dan 12:1-3
Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11
Heb 10:11-14, 18
Mark 13:24-32
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KNOW THE MASS, ONE WORD
AT A TIME
sˋi t
“Why are you sitting
around doing nothing?”
the owner of the
vineyard says to the day
laborers in Jesus’s
parable. It’s a question
— and maybe a bit of an
accusation — we can
sometimes toss at each
other in our families. In
fact, it happens. We can
sit around and do
nothing. But there is another side to sitting.
“Sit up and pay attention. This is really important.”
We’ve heard that too. Sitting can mean receiving a
message, learning something of value, or letting
ourselves be affected by what we see and hear.
That’s the sitting that goes on at Mass.
We do sit at Mass, and we are ready to be touched
by the Word of God. If we sit up and pay attention,
how can we not be affected by the message? You
are forgiven. You are loved. You have great gifts
and responsibilities. You are connected to each
other. You are the object of God’s hope.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Volunteers are needed for Children's Liturgy of the
Word at the Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00
a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Masses. Preparation materials
and training are provided. Please help us to continue
to offer this wonderful ministry. The commitment is only
once a month but the reward is great! Please call
Megan O'Brien at 708-784-0732.
Thanks to Don and Cathie King!
It takes many people to make a parish like St. John
of the Cross operate smoothly. Oftentimes there are
people behind the scenes doing work that we take
for granted. After ten years of preparing schedules
for the Extraordinary Ministers of Communion, Don
and Cathie King are stepping aside as the
schedulers.
When Don and Cathie took over the scheduling, it
was only supposed to be for a year or two. We
extend our heart-felt thanks to them for the countless
hours they have put in over the past 10
years. Managing the schedule for over 150 active
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion and 50+
substitutes is no small task.
Don and Cathie are not going anywhere. Cathie will
still be in the choir, and Don will continue as an
Extraordinary Minister of Communion. Jim Clauer,
our Director of Worship, will be assuming
responsibility for future scheduling beginning
December 1, 2012. Eucharistic Ministers will be
receiving an email with details on the new
scheduling process. (For those that don’t have
email, you will get a one-time mailing explaining the
changes.)
As always, if you have any questions,
contact Jim at 246-4404 x137 or
[email protected].
Thanksgiving Day Mass Schedule
Please consider starting Thanksgiving Day offering praise and thanksgiving to God! As Christians, as
Americans who experience the great privilege of personal freedom, as a parish, as persons who have loving
family and friends, we have many reasons to gather to give thanks. Join us this holiday by gathering with
your parish family at our 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 22 to give thanks to
God for the many blessings in our lives.
As has been our custom, the offertory collection will support our Caritas Fund which provides direct
assistance to those in our own parish community in need.
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Parish News
Join the Contemporary
Ensemble for Christmas!
Lend your voice to the
Contemporary Ensemble during
the season of Advent and
Christmas and help make our
Christmas 9:00 a.m. Mass extra
special!
This Week at SJC
Monday, November 12
10:30 a.m. Step 11 Christian Meditation
1:00 p.m. Little Rock
2:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
2:30 p.m. Spiritual Journaling
3:30 p.m. Brownie Troop
Tuesday, November 13
9:30 a.m. Focus on Sunday Scriptures Group
1:00 p.m. Sr. Josephine’s Bible Study
3:00 p.m. Tuesdays with Mary
3:30 p.m. Girl Scout Troop
7:00 p.m. RCIA
7:30 p.m. SJC Teacher Recognition Trust
Wednesday, November 14
9:30 a.m. Bible Study
6:00 p.m. Men’s Club
11:30 a.m. Ladies Bridge
1:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
1:00 p.m. Endow Group
2:00 p.m. Christian Meditation
7:00 p.m. New Thinking for a New Era Meeting
7:30 p.m. Christian Meditation
Thursday, November 15
9:00 a.m. Women’s Club Meeting
2:15 p.m. Market Day Pick up
6:00 p.m. Rediscover Catholicism Meeting
7:00 p.m. Seasons of Hope
7:00 p.m. Career Networking
7:30 p.m. Men’s Club, Dr. James Boblick, speaker
Friday, November 16
9:00 a.m. SJC Mom’s Club
6:00 p.m. Crossroads Box Night
Saturday, November 17
7:00 a.m. Christian Meditation
9:30 a.m. Harvest Saturday
SJC Shawl Ministry
If you knit or crochet, please join us in the SJC
Shawl Ministry. There is always a need for shawls.
We have distributed over 400 shawls and yours
would be most welcome.
We gather at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 14th in
the Parish Center. Please call Sheila Gallagher at
708-246-7836 with questions or requests.
The commitment is minimal – only
4 Thursday evening rehearsals
starting November 30, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the
Church. No further commitment is required. Singing
on the Saturdays during Advent is optional. For
details,
contact
Jessica
Koch:
[email protected] or (708) 246-4404.
Moms of Young Children - All are welcome!
FRIDAYS 9:30-11:00 a.m. in the Parish Center
Friday, November 16 Our November Service
Project will involve creating care packages with
personal notes from our little ones to send out to
active military service personnel.
Friday, November 23 We will not meet because of
the Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy this time with your
families!
Friday, November 30 We are excited to welcome
Megan Albee, a local Zumba instructor and
President of the Western Springs Neighbors and
Newcomers Club to participate in this month's
Physical Friday. Megan will be teaching a 30
minute, child-friendly Zumba class for Moms and
their young children!
Please contact Colleen Whittingham
at [email protected] if you have any
questions.
The SJC Men's Club
invites you to attend a presentation
“EXERCISE for LIFE”
Dr. James Boblick
Thursday, November 15th 7:30 p.m. Parish Center
All Men of the Parish are Welcome
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School News
Over 25 Junior Achievement volunteers visited our
parish school this week. The mission of Junior
Achievement is to inspire and prepare young
people to succeed in a global economy.
Box Tops…Labels for Education…Tyson’s
Now that fall is here, it is time to clean out that junk
drawer in your kitchen and bring your box tops and
labels you have been saving all summer!! We would
love the entire parish to clip and return the labels to
the boxes in the parish center or church.
This year our JA volunteers were from UPS. Their
lessons focused on families and communities in the
younger grades and business and personal finance
in the junior high. Students as well as volunteers
really enjoyed the experience.
We recently received 24 pedometers, 2 roller racers,
and 12 playground balls. ALL FREE using Labels for
Education points turned in last school year. Our
contest last February also earned SJC a check for
$920.00 from box tops.
This year OUR GOAL IS TO EARN EVEN MORE!!
What a great way to earn money and equipment for
our school with products you already buy.
*Clip the Box Tops on items like,
Betty Crocker, Gold Medal Flour, Chex, Hefty, Ziploc
and much ,much more………..
*Clip Labels for Education from items like,
Goldfish Crackers Campbell’s products, V8, Prego, Post
Cereals, BIC pens………
*Tyson Labels can be found on boxes and bags of
chicken nuggets, Anytizers, chicken patties etc. and are
worth $0.24 each.
Over the past few weeks the students have been
studying the elections and the electoral college.
The unit culminated on Monday with a debate and
a mock election.
Our speech team is off to a great start. The team
competed at the Fenwick Tournament against 8
other schools. Our students received five ribbons,
including a 1st place.
This week at SJC
November 12, 2012
November 13, 2012
Veteran’s Day Prayer Service
Gym, 9-10:00 a.m.
Teacher Recognition Trust
Meeting Parish Center, 7:00pm
There are HUNDREDS of eligible products. You can
view them on their websites:
www.boxtops4education.com
www.labelsforeducation.com
www.ProjectAPlus.tyson.com
If you are looking for a way to volunteer…we always
need help with clipping and counting labels. You can
do it at home on your own schedule. Anyone with
questions or wishing to volunteer, please contact our
box top coordinators: Mary Beth White
[email protected]
or
Sarah
Scudder
[email protected]
Please drop box tops and labels off in the bin by
the school office, in the Parish Center, or the
back of Church. Thank you!!
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Youth Catechesis
Our 200 8th grade Confirmation Candidates were led by the Spirit
through 14 Crossroad leaders on Saturday, October 27th. The Day
of the Spirit was a high energy retreat, filled with praise, games,
snacks, discussions, reconciliation, activities, witness talks and
Mass! The candidates from the School and YC were ignited with
the gifts of the Holy Spirit and sent forth as they journey to
Confirmation! Thanks to all who attended and all who helped to
make the day amazing!
YC Schedule
Youth Catechesis Office
Classes K-6
[email protected] * 708-246-6760 * www.stjohnofthecross.org/yc
Sunday during class ~ Monday 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ~Tues thru Thurs 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
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10:15-11:30 a.m.
6:15-7:30 p.m.
FFC
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Home Groups and Special Needs
Sunday, Dec 2, 9, 16
Monday, Dec 3, 10, 17
Sunday, Dec 2
Sunday, Dec 2, 16
Women’s Club
Thank you!!
Thank you to everyone who made the SJC Women's Club Annual Coat Drive such a success! We
collected 690 coats to benefit the St. Vincent DePaul Society and inner city school children coming to
school without coats. We are grateful to the 50 8th graders and 15 adults who volunteered their time
helping us to sort and button-zip all the coats to ready them for pick-up. Thanks to everyone’s efforts whether you donated a coat, sorted, or bagged - together we are helping people to keep warm this winter!
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The Share Christmas experience at St. John of the Cross Parish is a strong and beautiful tradition that will fill
your heart with joy as you make someone else’s Christmas special!
Our gifts are delivered to the following grateful recipients in the Chicago area: Blessed Sacrament Church,
Little Brothers/Friends of the Elderly, St. Thomas of Canterbury, Santa Maria Addolorata, St. Thaddeus, St.
Mark, as well as families in our own parish community.
Join in on the fun! Sign up for Share Christmas begins next weekend, November 17-18 after all Masses.
What can I buy?
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An unwrapped gift for a child (infant to 18 years old)
A food gift card from Jewel, Dominick’s, or Wal-Mart for a Christmas meal
Gift cards for families from Sears, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Target or JC Penny
Food and gifts cards for a Christmas meal and presents for a family
Please note, providing gift cards for our recipient families allows them to select the sizes and colors that more
closely meet their needs. Similarly, providing food cards lets them choose food based on their ethnicity,
family preferences and health/allergy concerns. Whether you choose to provide a store bought individual gift,
or a gift or food card, know that your generosity will make all the difference in Christmas for our grateful
recipients.
Donations can also be made on our parish website at www.stjohnofthecross.org. Click on the Giving Tab and
direct your donation to Share Christmas. Your gifts will be used to purchase food and gift certificates.
Drop off Days are Tuesday and Wednesday, December 4th and 5th from 9am-7pm in the Parish Center. The
gifts will then be delivered to the parishes on Saturday, December 8th. If you have a van or small truck or if
you are free to help load and deliver, please call us.
Questions can be directed to Lolly Maloney at 630-261-5675 or [email protected] or the Parish
Center.
Find us ready Lord...not standing still.
Find us working and loving and doing your will.
Find us ready Lord...faithful in love and
building the kingdom that’s here and above!
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Outreach in Action
St. Thaddeus Feast Day Visit
St. Mark Food Delivery from SJC.
SJC 8th grade boys help load the van for delivery for the
St. Thaddeus candy collecƟon
St. Mark folks and SJC Delivery Team
The masks seen in the picture were made by a Crossroads home group for the children at our Sharing Parish,
Our Lady of Charity School.
Someone You Should Know
Congratulations parishioner, Christine Marquett!
Chris was awarded the Archdiocesan Christifideles
Award for all of her work with our parish teens
through the Crossroads Ministry. For over 5 years
Chris has shared her faith serving in many
capacities on work tours, retreats, prayer groups
and outreach projects. Thank you Chis for making a
difference in the lives of so many SJC teens.
Parishioner, Christine Marquett,
and her daughter, Anne Murphy, with Bishop Manz
Using Job Loss to Find Your Next Career
Interfaith Career Network invites job seekers to join
us on Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. for an
interesting discussion on career transition. Our
speaker, Jean Kripton Durham, has her own staffing
firm, Jean Kripton Inc. and will share insights gained
over 25 years. Jean will discuss job loss and how
with the right ideas and creative spirit you can turn
job loss into a gain of a new career. Learn how to
prepare for this new job market and how recruiters
evaluate a candidate for an open position. Walk
away with insight, knowledge and ideas for your
next career. This meeting is open to all and there is
no fee to attend. We look forward to welcoming you
at St. John of the Cross Parish Center.
American Legion Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, November 18, 8 a.m.—Noon
Robert E. Coulter American Legion
900 S. La Grange Rd. in La Grange
Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, coffee tea, milk
and orange juice. Adults $6 Children: ages 4 to 12 $4,
Under 3 free
The Legion will also be collecting many items for the
patients and homeless veterans in Hines Hospital. Check
stjohnofthecross.org for the donations that you can bring.
Prayer after the Election
God of all nations, Father of the human family,
we give you thanks for the freedom we exercise
and the many blessings of democracy we enjoy
in these United States of America.
We ask for your protection and guidance
for all who devote themselves to the common good,
working for justice and peace at home and
around the world.
We lift up all our duly elected leaders and
Public servants, those who will serve us as president,
as legislators and judges,
those in the military and law enforcement.
Heal us from our differences and unite us, O Lord,
with a common purpose, dedication and commitment
to achieve liberty and justice in the years ahead
for all people, and especially
those who are most vulnerable in our midst.
Amen.
UCCB Publishing
www.stjohnofthecross.org
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Pray for our Sick
Mass Intentions
God of love,
ever caring, ever strong,
stand by us in our time of need.
Watch over
who is sick,
Look after him/her in every danger, and
grant him/her your healing and peace.
We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Monday, November 12, St. Josaphat
6:30 Our Beloved Dead; William King
7:45 Fr. Edward Flannery & Fr. William Bennett
George Gallagher
Tuesday, November 13, St. Frances Cabrini
6:30 Dorothy McLaughlin
7:45 William Waunn; Betty Knott
Wednesday, November 14
6:30 Claire & John Martin
7:45 Nick & Marie Strafaci; Jack McDonnell
Thursday, November 15, St. Albert the Great
7:45 Maura Clark; Angie Waunn
Friday, November 16, St. Margaret of Scotland
7:45 Marie Schuster; Kathryn Christensen
Saturday, November 17, St. Elizabeth of Hungary
8:00 William Sugrue; Jean Finn
5:00 Julia Esposito; Muriel Albertson
Sunday, November 18, Thirty-third Sunday in OT
7:30 Mimi O’Neill; Sharon Sullivan Haggarty
9:00 Philip James; Paul, Rose & Sam Messina
10:45 Gora & Maier Families; Patricia Hamilton
12:15 SJC & Holy Cross (Uganda) Parishioners
5:00 Freda & Margaret Jandris; Philip James
Angie Babicz
Melissa Beacom
Tracy Bucciarelli
Garth Christie
Connie Crane
Ashley Davis
Mary Sue
Donohue
Kimberly Edwards
Karen Hult
Ruth Ilg
Tom Jass
Emily Johanns
Lois Corrine Johnson
Helen King
Rita Koziol
Ray Kula
Cathy Laskey
Greg LaValle
Yvonne Lowry
Chick Meehan
Moon Meehan
Marie Miller
Joan Nicholson
Tommy Niemeyer
Jean Onesto
Fabian Saldana
Greg Palaschak
Kathie Saldana
Rita Shelhouse
Bob Sturenfeldt
Italics—Living
Eternal Rest Grant unto These, O Lord
Pat Catezone, father of Gail Tuohy and grandfather
of Connor, Danny and Ryan
Edward Landahl, husband of Cecilia
Michael Lombardo
Maurice W. McGrath, father of Mo, grandfather of
Colleen, Erin, Emmett and Ellen
Patrick McNamara, father of Sheila Geoghegan
grandfather of Anne, Sara, Shane & Liam
Mary Kay O’Meara, sister of Bill O’Meara
Maureen O’Malley, sister of Tom O’Malley
Thomas O’Hara, uncle of Richard O’Hara
Catholic Charities Stands Ready to Address
Immediate Community Needs Left by
Hurricane Sandy in the US
To support our efforts and help restore desperately
needed hope, please call 1-800-919-9338 or visit
our website at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org to see
how you can help.
Donations for the Caribbean can be sent to:
Attn: Emergency Hurricane Sandy
Catholic Relief Services
3525 S. Lake Park
Chicago, IL 60653
Trying to get in touch with us? More info is on our website: www.stjohnofthecross.org
Fr. David P. Dowdle
Fr. Filbert F. Ngwila
John Schopp
Bill Bright
Janet Caschetta
Jim Clauer
Kathleen Gorman
Katie Hayes
Jessica Koch
MJ Martin
Pastor
Associate Pastor
Deacon
Outreach
Director of Youth Catechesis
Worship
School Principal
Crossroads High School
Music
Operations
[email protected]
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www.stjohnofthecross.org
11/11/12
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Purgatory as Seeing Fully for the First Time
Imagine being born blind and living into adulthood
without ever having seen light and color. Then,
through some miraculous operation, doctors are able to
give you sight. What would you feel immediately upon
opening your eyes? Wonder? Bewilderment?
Ecstasy? Pain? Some combination of all of these?
ourselves in something beyond what we can control
and guarantee for ourselves? And isn't charity a
reaching out beyond what affectively feeds us?
We now know the answer to that question. This kind
of sight-restoring operation has been done and is being
done and we now have some indication of how a
person reacts upon opening his or her eyes and seeing
light and color for the first time. What happens might
surprise us. Here is how J.Z. Young, an authority on
brain function, describes what happens:
St. Paul, in describing our condition on earth, tells us
that here, in this life, we see only as "through a
mirror, reflecting dimly" but that, after death, we will
see "face to face". Clearly in describing our present
condition here on earth he is highlighting a certain
blindness, an embryonic darkness, an inability to
actually see things as they really are. It is significant
to note too that he says this in a context within which
he is pointing out that, already now in this life, faith,
hope, and charity help lift that blindness.
"The patient on opening his eyes gets little or no
enjoyment; indeed, he finds the experience painful. He
reports only a spinning mass of light and colors. He
proves to be quite unable to pick up objects by sight, to
recognize what they are, or to name them. He has no
conception of space with objects in it, although he
knows all about objects and their names by touch. 'Of
course,' you will say, 'he must take a little time to learn
to recognize them by sight.' Not a little time, but a very
long time, in fact, years. His brain has not been
trained in the rules of seeing. We are not conscious
that there are any such rules; we think we see, as we
say naturally. But we have in fact learned a whole set
of rules during childhood." (See: Emilie Griffin, Souls
in Full Flight, p. 143-144)
These are of course only questions, perhaps equally
upsetting to Protestants and Roman Catholics alike.
Many Protestants and Evangelicals reject the very
concept of purgatory on the grounds that, biblically,
there are only two eternal places, heaven and hell.
Many Roman Catholics, on the other hand, get
anxious whenever purgatory seems to get stripped of
its popular conception as a place or state apart from
heaven. But purgatory conceived of in this way, as
the full opening of our eyes and hearts so as to cause
a painful reconceptualization of things, might help
make the concept more palatable to Protestants and
Evangelicals and help strip the concept of some of its
false popular connotations within Roman Catholic
piety.
Might this be a helpful analogy for what happens to us
in what Roman Catholics call purgatory? Could the
purification we experience after death be understood in
this very way, namely, as an opening of our vision and
heart to a light and a love that are so full so as to force
upon us the same kind of painful relearning and
reconceptualization that have just been described?
Might purgatory be understood precisely as being
embraced by God in such a way that this warmth and
light so dwarf our earthly concepts of love and
knowledge that, like a person born blind who is given
sight, we have to struggle painfully in the very ecstasy
of that light to unlearn and relearn virtually our entire
way of thinking and loving? Might purgatory be
understood not as God's absence or some kind of
punishment or retribution for sin, but as what happens
to us when we are fully embraced, in ecstasy, by God,
perfect love and perfect truth?
True purgation happens only through love because it
is only when we experience love's true embrace that
we can see our sin and drink in, for the first time, the
power to move beyond it. Only light dispels darkness
and only love casts out sin.
Indeed isn't this what faith, hope, and charity, the three
theological virtues, are already trying to move us
towards in this life? Isn't faith a knowing beyond what
we can conceptualize? Isn't hope an anchoring of
Therese of Lisieux would sometimes pray to God:
"Punish me with a kiss!" The embrace of full love is
the only true purification for sin because only when
we are embraced by love do we actually understand
what sin is and, only there, are we given the desire,
the vision, and the strength to live in love and truth.
But that inbreaking of love and light is, all at the
same time, delightful and bewildering, ecstatic and
unsettling, wonderful and excruciating, euphoric and
painful. Indeed, it's nothing less than purgatory.
Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian,
teacher, and award-winning author, is President
of the Oblate School of Theology in San
Antonio, TX. He can be contacted through his
website www.ronrolheiser.com.
www.stjohnofthecross.org
11/11/12
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Crossroads
gave a great start to our
Crossroads Class of 2016!
Nov. 16 Box Night 6-7:30 p.m.
Thanks to our team of teens
Nov. 17 Harvest Saturday Schedule
& adults: Peter Bornhoff,
Meet 9:30 a.m. & Prep for 10 a.m. Mass
Michael
Thomas,
Pete
Mannebach,
Clare Mikulski, Dan &
10:30 a.m.-1 Collect, Sort, Box
Wendy
Duquette,
Nora
White,
Ev Williams, Mark
1-2 p.m. Load trucks
Henneghan, Carol Patten, Jamie Sovcik & Emma Kaiser!
2-6 p.m. Delivery
See THE FACTS below!
Nov. 18 Home Groups Meet
CROSSROADS CALENDAR:
Dec. 2 Home Groups Meet
Crossroads Youth Ministry
Registration CONTINUES!
Parents of high school teens
are invited to log onto our
website at
www.stjohnofthecross.org/
crossroads
What did you do with your last
day off of school?
Many thanks to the teens & moms
who took their time to serve at Feed
My Starving Children in Aurora. It
was a fabulous afternoon packing
food that will make a difference.
Individuals, families & church groups
can serve. We shared space with a
group of 10 & 11 year old girls who
were celebrating Emily’s 11th
Birthday! They sang to her &
cheered her on during the work time
and donated money to FMSC in
place of gifts. Emily is a giver & we
were glad to celebrate with her!
Thanks to our team for packing 25
boxes!
Listening to intro information, loading bags, smiling as we
worked, teamwork at its best!!!
PARENTS OF TEENS:
CHECK OUT OUR UPDATED ONLINE SUPPORT
Parent volunteer, Steve McGee, is going to post
ways for you to bring faith conversations from home
groups into your family time!
www.stjohnofthecross.org/crossroads
on the PARENT TAB
FLYER DAY WAS AWESOME!
Did you notice the change to
the flyer attachment with the rubber band?
We hope this helps more people know we are on
our way next Saturday!
THE FACTS:
3 groups of freshmen teens will begin meeting
next weekend
2 sets of leaders couples on board & have
been in training during our Freshmen
Experience
1 more couple needed! Two single adults, a
married couple with or without children, the
combination does not matter!
www.stjohnofthecross.org
PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS &
INVITATIONS COMING!
708-246-4404 OR
[email protected]
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DUPLEX
ELECTRIC
708-387-9400
Expert Troubleshooting
Electrical Rehab/Repair
Greg Fiflis – Parishioner
www.duplexelectricservice.com
CHICAGO TILE BROKERS
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MERGED
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Highest Level of Service in the Following Areas of Law:
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• Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration
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JOHN C. SKREKO, DDS
708.259.8955
WESTERN SPRINGS
ADRIAN GONZALEZ, PARISHIONER
Our Family Keeping Your Family Comfortable Since 1951
Special Parishioner Discount
• Reconstruction
• Root Canals
• Extractions, Oral Emergency
Call Hoekstra Today! (630) 968-0896
Handyman Service
708-246-1263
FREE CONSULTATION
SFX Parishioner
708.937.9400
John F. O’Connell III, D.D.S.
Full Service Women, Men & Children
Restorative and Implant
First Time Client Only - Offering
General Dentistry
Repairs - Maintenance - Assembly
$5.00 Off Men & Children Cuts
$10.00 Off Women Cuts
$15.00 Off Chemical Services
We’ll turn your “Honey Do” list into a “Honey Done” list
Callahan & Sons
Residential Window & Gutter Cleaning
630-441-0648
“Exceptional work at an affordable price”
www.RobsontheJob.com
630-962-7235
Insured
James Apostal
Paolo Romano
Susie Karey
Lauren Ottley
Bonded
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Mother, Lady, Mystic, Queen
Art by Brother Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS
Prayers by Father Richard N. Fragomeni
Hardcover book $39.95
800-566-6150
GUITAR - BASS - VOCALS - KEY - DRUMS
ENROLLING NOW!
20% OFF Enroll Early and Save
World Library Publications
the music and liturgy division of J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.
www.wlpmusic.com
116 S. WASHINGTON ST.
HINSDALE
630.750.7625
WWW.SCHOOLOFROCK.COM
FAMILY DENTISTRY
Kevin E. Collins, DDS, PC
475 W. 55th St., La Grange
Office 354-5575
After Hours Emergency – 354-2281
IF YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR IS UNBECOMING TO YOU
YOU SHOULD BE COMING TO US!
• WINDOWS • SIDING • GUTTERS • SOFFIT • FASCIA
Rob’s on the Job
Indian Head Park
(630) 789-3971 Tom
[email protected]
www.pcmd.com
WE STILL MAKE HOUSE CALLS!
KEENAN ROOFING AND SOLAR
Valuable Coupon
Save $10 Off Your Annual
Furnace or A/C Tune-Up,
Save $25 Off A Combo!
GENERAL DENTIST Since 1981
CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Insured
CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS
• NATURAL STONE
• GLASS • CERAMIC
Attorney At Law • Parishioner
PC MD
PC & MAC Sales & Service
Networking • WIFI • Internet
708-784-0777
Call for Convenient Appointments
and Walk-Ins Welcome
923 Burlington Ave., Western Springs
930 N. York Rd., Suite 120
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 455-1666
ALLMAKE
APPLIANCE
REPAIR
GENERAL DENTISTRY
All Major Kitchen
And Laundry
Appliances Repaired
(708) 246-6006
www.VersaciDental.com
579-5262
325-5100
VINCENT T. VERSACI, DDS, PC
4471 Lawn Ave., Ste. 200 Western Springs
EMIL J. COGLIANESE, JR.
Hardscapes, Inc.
COGLIANESE Forever
• Patios • Driveway
FUNERAL HOME
POLSKI WYROB WEDLIN FRESH & SMOKED POLISH SAUSAGE
HOMEMADE PIEROGI EUROPEAN IMPORTED FOODS
DINNERS TO GO PARTY PLATTERS / CATERING
INTERIOR / EXTERIOR
Fine painting of walls, ceilings & woodwork
Wallcovering removal & installation
Staining & varnishing woodwork
Complete painting/staining of exteriors
Installation of chair & crown moldings,
baseboard & shoe moldings
7145 S. Kingery Hwy., Willowbrook
630.655.2200
Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd.
Practice
specializing in
orthodontics
708-352-4500
922 S. La Grange Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525
www.awesomebraces.com
Kevin J. Moore, P.C.
Parishioner
• Business Law
www.LassakDeli.com
• Civil Litigation
708.246.1595
323-4610
4365 Lawn Ave., Ste 7
Restoration & Collision Work
Western Springs
515 Blackhawk Dr., Westmont
www.KJMooreLaw.com
Al Machacek, Owner
Maloney & Company, Ltd.
Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
Specializing in Personalized Accounting, Tax and Consulting Services
For Individuals and Family Owned Businesses
7650 S. County Line Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Email: [email protected]
(630) 887-0500
Dan Maloney, Parishioner
COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE
• Meals • Personal Care • Companionship
• Light Housekeeping • Laundry • Errands
630.323.7231 www.MaryAndMikeCare.com
Michael & Mary Doepke, RN • Parishioners
State Licensed
Jesus
A to Z
Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS
A colorful Catholic ABC book
for kids and families! Includes
a glossary of questions to help
adults pass on their Catholic faith.
007199 9 x 12 Hardcover
$16.99 each • Special Offer — 2 for $25.00!
800-566-6150
www.wlpmusic.com
JC
Dr. Thomas S. Flach
Dr. Clodagh T. Ryan
Family Practice
• Pediatrics • Women’s Health
• Adult Medicine • Geriatrics
Most Insurance PPO, HMO, Medicare
512 Hillgrove Ave. 708.246.4376
Western Springs
Parishioner
HEATING
& COOLING
www.JCComfort.com
708.352.3131
ASK FOR
708
246.8898
Gregg Communications Systems, Inc.
Telephone Equip. Voiceover IP (VoIP)
38 Years in Business
Mary Dine 630-571-7000 www.greggcomm.com
Independent Senior Living in Downtown LaGrange
Free Estimates
630-908-7950
www.foreverhardscapes.com
LIZA’S TOUCH
Full Service Hair Salon
Anniversary Sale
Spring Sale at Liza’s
Perms, Color or Hilites
$45.95 and up.
708.783.1910
NEW MANAGEMENT
UPDATED MENU
QUALITY MEALS PREPARED DAILY
5545 S. LAGRANGE ROAD
COUNTRYSIDE • 708.352.3600
WWW.BEEFNBRANDY.COM
VEHICLES
WANTED
DISCOUNT
630.691.1114
• All Work Guaranteed
• Install • Design • Restoration
Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions
Dan Madden
Parishioner
$500 to $5,000
• Cars • Vans • SUV’s • Trucks
$50 DONATED
Rev. James Watzke, Ph.D.
Oakbrook Terr.
• Natural Stone • Bluestone
Inside Hair Salon Suites
NOTRE DAME FAMILY CENTER
009239 St John of the Cross Church (B)
• Accessories
• Brick Pavers
6972 S. Wolf Rd.
Indian Head Park
PARISHIONER
Depression - Anxiety - Stress
Family - Separation - Divorce
Sub Abuse - Medicare - Español
• Retaining Walls
Law Office of
(SE Corner Plainfield & Rt. 83 Next to Michael’s)
John Wilson
[email protected]
Cell (630) 337-8946
Office (708) 246-5604
Parishioner
7508 SOUTH COUNTY LINE RD.
BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 630-654-8484
to Parish at Closing
708.354.7600
www.jspaluch.com
www.lagrangepointe.com
708.516.8888
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
CONBOY’S-WESTCHESTER
FUNERAL HOME
WINE TASTINGS • EVENT PLANNING • GIFTS
We Are Casual Dining
On York • ½ Block North of Ogden Ave.
3821 S. York Road, Oak Brook • 630-325-6550
ZAWASKI & ZAWASKI ALLAN E. POWER
Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants, Ltd.
Plumbing & Heating
Western Springs, IL 60558
Plumbing Repairs, Sewer Rodding
Bathroom Remodeling Lic #058-132085
-----------------------------------3848 Lawn Avenue
Office: (708) 784-1445 • FAX (708) 784-1446
352-1670
$5.00 OFF your total bill when
you spend $25.00 or more.
MUST BRING IN THE COUPON TO BE VALID AND
CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.
• Small Banquets • Gift Certificates Available
800 Hillgrove Ave., Ste 100
Western Springs
708.783.1500
www.800westrestaurant.com
804 Arlington, La Gr.
Peter Conboy
Matthew Conboy
Jean Conboy Hanson
A Family You Can Rely On...
Today and Tomorrow.
10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester
708-562-5900
Parishioner
ED THE PLUMBER
ED THE CARPENTER
• On-Site Adult Care Facility
• Homemaker Services
• Senior Social Activities
• Personal Care
(At Home or At Our Facility)
Alexandra Sulik, RN MSN NP
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
708.299.4364
PROVIDING DISTINGUISHED
www.youngathearthc.info
SERVICE SINCE 1923
Complete Psychological
Evaluation & Treatment
COUNTRYSIDE
DOWNERS GROVE
Individual - Marital - Family
Lorraine D. D’Asta, Ph.D.
1025 W. 55th Street
301-75th Street
708-352-6500
and Associates
655-9040
630-964-6500
HINSDALE
• Communions
• Graduations
Attorney At Law
• Birthdays
• Trusts • Wills • Taxes
• Picnics
Parishioner
630-357-8668
• Backyard Fun • Concessions
Pisa Pizza
Jackie or Patti
WE DELIVER
Our Lady of the Woods Parishioners
708-352-0008
800.383.DINO (3466)
5440 S. LaGrange Rd., Countryside
www.dinojumpchicagoland.com
www.pisapizza.samsbiz.com
Val Vlazny
pvwealthmgt.com
708.246.2366
4365 Lawn Ave
Western Springs
Barbara’s Elegant Touch
Custom Catering 5 Star
• Event Planner • Servers
• 3 Chefs • Bartenders
Set Up • From Appetizers to Desserts
Formal Dining 2 to 400 people
12 Yrs. Experience
www.barbaraseleganttouchstaffing.com
Practice Limited to Endodontic
Therapy and Dental Implants
(708) 579-0488
GARAGE DOORS
AND OPENERS
Family Owned & Operated Since 1947
ALL MAJOR BRANDS
CUSTOM GLASS SECTIONS
SALES & SERVICE
FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE
708.458.2345 www.AR-BE.com
Ask For Parishioner Discount
630-341-3337
Alexandria Z. Meccia, M.D.
DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF LAGRANGE
Parishioner
708.482.3213
5201 S. Willow Springs Rd.
Suite 430
LaGrange
academy of
special needs
planners
National Academy of
Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
Charter Member Since 2006
MEMBER
CHOOSE A TRUE LOCAL PLUMBER
708.253.2561
BRICK PAVERS
AND OUTDOOR MASONRY
• LANDSCAPE DESIGN & BUILD
• PAVER MAINTENANCE & SEALING
Owned & Operated By
• INSTALLATION OF
FREE
ESTIMATE
708.354.2182
www.prairiepathgroup.com
FRANK TRAMONTANA, Parishioner
of Western Springs
ACT-SAT TEST PREP
(The Route to a Higher Score)
Individual Sessions
Flexible Scheduling
Local Availability 708-505-4351
[email protected]
Attorney At Law, Parishioner
Keith Sommers, DDS, Parishioner
• 475 W. 55th Street, Suite 208, LaGrange • Real Estate • Trusts • Probate
• 3116 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn
Licensed in Illinois & Florida
• 7234 W. North Ave., Elmwood Park
(708) 246-7570
www.cameoendo.com
Dwight A. Frey, DDS, PC
Massage Therapy and Spiritual Direction
630.323.4060
28 W. Chicago Avenue • Hinsdale
FreyOrtho.com
915 BURLINGTON AVE.
WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558
708-246-0380
Mon.-Fri. 8-6 - Sat. 8-5:30
Sundays (Seasonal) 10-4
www.caseymarketonline.com
PATH TO
RELAXATION
• Deep Tissue • Pregnancy
• Swedish • Energy Work
708.417.8441
Lic.# J16531 - Bonded - Insured
Since 1990
Carol L.
Klima
Martin
CAMEO
ENDODONTICS
708-652-1444
Barbara Gilleece Hired for Private Parties
CLEANING SERVICES
Homes, Condos, Offices
Honest, Family Owned Business
Excellent References, Low Prices
312-296-8042 (New Number)
General Contractors • Construction Managers
Distinctive Residences • Renovations • Additions
Remodeling for Handicap Accessibility
Seniors • Disabled Veterans • Safety Inspections
Craig J. Workman, Parishioner • 630.421.3400
Best Work • Best Rate
Satisfaction Guaranteed As
We Do All Our Own Work
Lic# 055-026066
Parishioner Discount
Complimentary Exam and Consultation
BILL BRENNAN, Agent
• Auto • Home • Life • Health
• Long Term Care • Bank
643 S. LaGrange Road, LaGrange
708.354.1180
Billinsuresme.com
[email protected]
Village HARDWARE
Sr. M. Clancy, SSND
IN PRACTICE SINCE 1990
“Help is just around the corner”
835 Burlington • Western Springs • 708-246-0892
LaGrange Park
Homer Glen
Gift Certificates Available
708.288.9065
MON. THU. 8 AM-8 PM; TUE. WED. FRI. 8 AM-7 PM
SAT. 8 AM-5:30 PM; SUN. 9 AM-3 PM
The
KIRSCHBAUM’S BAKERY
Quality and Variety
COMMUNITY BANK of WESTERN SPRINGS
Wedding & Party Cakes
A branch of Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company®
825 Burlington Ave.
1000
Hillgrove
Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-7100
246-2894
Western Springs
FOOD
&
LIQUOR
009239 St John of the Cross Church (A)
• Siding • Soffit • Fascia
• Gutters • Roofing
FREE
ESTIMATES
708.670.4146
Ask For Parishioner Discount
www.goreckiexteriors.com
Air Conditioned Restaurant & Carry Out-Seating for 200-Delivery Service
CALL 354-4500 YOUR ORDER WILL BE READY 5525 LA GRANGE RD.
www.jspaluch.com
OPEN DAILY
11:00 AM
DAILY &
SUNDAY
2:00 PM
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
HARVEST SATURDAY
Saturday, November 17th
CALLING ALL PARISHIONERS:
Shop & gather your food!
The non-perishables we collect go to numerous local & city food pantries who serve
the hungry. Place your food donations on your porch before 10:30am. We will pick
up donations from your Western Springs home. All others are encouraged to drop
your food donations in the boxes at school or the Parish Center.
All are welcome to join the fun and help on Saturday!
Schedule for Harvest Saturday
9:30 a.m. Meet in Parish Center to organize
10:00 a.m. Harvest Mass
10:30 a.m. -1 p.m. pick-up, drop-off, sort & box food
1:00-2:00 p.m. load vans & trucks, eat pizza
2:00-6:00 p.m. deliver food to the city (MANY strong hands needed!)
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED:
Adults willing to drive next weekend please contact home group leaders
Teens willing to do extra tasks like set-up & clean-up & food delivery
Contact teen leaders Maggie Long, Cara Rafanelli, Katie & Molly McAuliffe!
Contact info for leaders & details are on our website:
www.stjohnofthecross.org/crossroads/service
Have questions? Call the Parish Center!