Parish News - St. John of the Cross Parish, Western Springs

St. John of the Cross Parish
5005 S. Wolf Road Western Springs, IL 60558 ▪ Parish Office: 708-246-4404 ▪ stjohnofthecross.org
Called to be Holy through Prayer, Service & Sharing
to Build Up the Kingdom of God.
Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday)
April 27, 2014
From the Desk of Jim Clauer, Director of Worship
Greetings,
What an incredible Holy Week and Easter celebration we had last weekend. The music was
great. The church was wonderfully decorated. Your participation was incredible. But great
liturgies don't just happen. It takes so many people working a lot of hours behind the scenes to
make the celebrations at St. John of the Cross what they are. So it is important that the hard
work of so many dedicated people is recognized.
Thanks also to the talented Art & Environment people, led by parishioner Heidi Drescher,
who had to decorate, set-up, take down, and decorate again for all the different liturgies of
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday in both the Church and the
school. They spent many hours planning, executing, and helping out behind the scenes so the
liturgies went as well as they did. Thank you for creating such wonderful spaces to help us
prayerfully reflect on the mysteries we celebrated.
The liturgies could not happen without all the liturgical ministers who give of their time and
talent to help us celebrate. To all the lectors, extraordinary ministers of communion, ushers,
sacristans and altar servers a big THANK YOU! Your assistance and help was invaluable. A
special thank you to John Kravcik who coordinates the ushers, and Rich Bornhoff for
coordinating the sacristans.
To Jessica Koch, Director of Music, and our musicians, choir, and cantors: a huge thank-you
for the uplifting and inspiring music which set just the right tone for each of our liturgies. Thank
you for helping us to "pray twice" by leading us in singing. Also helping out Jessica was Ann
Bourjaily-Maney who works with our children and teens.
On Good Friday this year, we had our Crossroads teens do a Living Stations of the Cross. It
was a beautiful and prayerful experience. Thank you to the teens who dedicated their time,
and Katie Hayes and Ann Hultgren for leading them.
A huge thank you to our Facilities Manager, Frank DiPompeo, and our dedicated
maintenance staff who helped with setup in the church, school and assisted behind the
scenes, especially Andy Mola who also assisted Heidi and her team.
I hope I haven't overlooked anyone. If you were one of the silent helpers who assisted in any
way that may have gone unnoticed--please accept my deepest thanks. It is only through
everyone doing their part and helping out in whatever way they can that St. John of the Cross
is the great parish that it is.
God Bless,
Jim Clauer
Director of Worship
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday
In the Jubilee Year 2000, Pope John Paul II proclaimed that from that year forward the Second Sunday of
Easter would be celebrated as Divine Mercy Sunday. This was proclaimed at the Canonization Mass of St.
Faustina Kawalska, who worked throughout her life to make all aware of the merciful love of God. St.
Faustina (1905–1938) was born and raised in Poland. Following a vocation to religious life, she was
accepted by the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. As a member of the Congregation, she
worked as a cook, gardener, and porter. In her spiritual life, her contemplation on the Mercy of God led her
to develop a childlike trust in God and deep love for her neighbor.
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Catholic Charities
The Easter Season
The Annual Collection for Catholic Charities
is on May 11th.
May, 2014
Dear Friends in Christ,
Mother’s Day is a day to honor the special
women—mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends—
who have fed, nurtured, loved and shaped us into the
people we are today. It is through their unconditional
love that we begin to understand the depth of
Christ’s love for us, and his command to share that
love with one another.
Mother’s Day is therefore an appropriate day to
support a critical mission of the Church: the care of
the poor and vulnerable. By participating in the
Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Collection, each
one of us has the opportunity to share Christ’s love
with those who are hungry, homeless, hurting and in
need of help. We are greatly blessed in the
Archdiocese of Chicago to have an extraordinary
social-service agency like Catholic Charities to help
us fulfill Jesus’ command to care for those in need.
As we share our resources with the poor and
vulnerable, we not only allow God to bless others
through us, but we are blessed as well. The poor
teach us the virtues of tolerance, meekness and
patience. God comes to us cloaked in poverty. It is
through our connection to the poor that we encounter
the suffering Christ and so humble ourselves and
truly open our hearts to his tremendous grace and
mercy.
I thank you for your past support, and I invite you
to again join me in making a contribution to the
Catholic Charities Mother’s Day Collection. Your
gift will help serve more than one million people of
all ages, races and religions in Cook and Lake
Counties, including one out of every three citizens of
the City of Chicago.
May God bless you and your families. You and
those you love are in my prayers; please keep me in
yours.
The Easter
season – beginning
on Easter
Sunday and
continuing for 50
days – is an
opportunity for us to
cultivate a spirit that
defines who we are
as Christians. So
what does living
the spirit of the
Easter season mean in practical terms? Here are
three concrete suggestions.
Live with Joy
Joy is a deep-down gladness that cannot be taken
away, even in the midst of sorrow. The Passion and
Resurrection of Jesus teach us that suffering is
transformed through faith in the Risen Christ. With
this faith, we are able to hold on to an enduring
sense of joy even in the midst of the sadness we
experience from the loss of a loved one, a failure to
achieve an important goal, or a setback during
recovery from an illness.
Live without Fear
The Resurrection teaches us that God can
overcome anything, even death. When the Risen
Christ appears to the women at the tomb and later
to his disciples, his first words are “Do not be
afraid!” (Mt 28:5,10) These words speak to our
hearts, helping us cope with the fear from the loss
of a job, a serious illness, or a crumbling
relationship. Our faith allows us to trust that God
can overcome our most serious problems.
Live with New Eyes
Easter means to live with a sense of newness. Just
as the return of spring lifts our spirits and makes us
feel like the whole world is new, the Resurrection of
Jesus makes “all things new.” (Rev. 21:5) The
Easter spirit is a spirit of renewal that enables us to
show up at work with a positive attitude, to renew
relationships that have been taken for granted, and
to express appreciation and affection to those
closest to us. It means to see the world through
new eyes—God´s eyes.
We can use these 50 days to cultivate an Easter
spirit that enables us to be truly Christian:
embracing joy, living without fear, and seeing the
world again—as if for the first time. Loyola Press 2014.
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RCIA
Following the reception of the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil, the post baptismal formation and
education of our RCIA elect, who are now referred to as neophytes, joyfully continues over the coming
weeks.
This period of catechesis is called mystagogy. Mystagogia comes from a Greek word meaning a time of
entering into mystery. It is during this time that the newest members of our church learn what it means to be
disciples. Reflecting on their experiences at the Vigil, they continue to learn more about the Scriptures, the
Sacraments, and the teachings of the Catholic Church and will reflect on how they will serve Christ and help
in the Church's mission and outreach activities. (Look for more Triduum pictures next week!!)
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Lifelong Formation: Thoughts on the Resurrection
Today’s Gospel Reading
The Gospels tell us that Jesus appeared to the
disciples on several occasions after they discovered
that his tomb was empty. Part of the mystery of
Jesus' Resurrection is that he appeared to his
disciples not as a spirit but in bodily form. The bodily
form was not one that the disciples recognized
though. In John's Gospel, Mary of Magdala does not
recognize that the figure standing before her is Jesus
until he speaks to her. In Luke's Gospel the disciples
who meet Jesus on the road to Emmaus do not
recognize him until he breaks bread with them. The
resurrected Jesus had a physical presence, but the
disciples couldn't recognize Jesus unless he allowed
them to. His resurrected body, nonetheless, showed
the marks of his crucifixion.
From readings such as today's Gospel, we also
see that in his resurrected body, Jesus seems to be
free of physical constraints. He appears to the
disciples despite the fact that the doors were locked.
Jesus greets his disciples with the gift of peace and
the gift of the Holy Spirit. In doing so, Jesus
commissions his disciples to continue the work that
he has begun: “As the Father has sent me, so I send
you.” During the meeting, Jesus also shows the
integral connection between forgiveness of sins and
the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The story of Thomas illustrates our Christian
experience today: We are called to believe without
seeing. In fact, all Christians after the first witnesses
have been called to believe without seeing.
Thomas's doubt is hardly surprising; the news of
Jesus' appearance was incredible to the disciples
who had seen him crucified and buried. Thomas's
human nature compelled him to want hard evidence
that the Jesus who appeared to the disciples after his
death was indeed the same Jesus who had been
crucified. Thomas is given the opportunity to act on
that desire. He is our witness that Jesus is really
risen.
Our faith is based on the witness of the Church that
has preceded us, beginning with Thomas and the
first disciples. Through Baptism we receive the same
Holy Spirit that Jesus brought to the first disciples.
We are among those who are “blessed” because we
believe without having seen.
Used with permission. Loyola Press 2014
Monday
Acts 2:14, 22-33
Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 910, 11
Ma 28:8-15
Tuesday
Acts 2:36-41
Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20 and
22
John 20:11-18
Wednesday
In the Gospels we do not find Sunday as a day for
assembling the followers of Jesus, but we discover
in all four Gospels that the Resurrection took place
on a Sunday. (SeeMatthew 28:1-7, Mark 16:18, Luke 24:1-8, and John 20:1-18.) In addition to
being the day on which Jesus had been raised
from the dead, the first day of the week was also
the day on which Jesus appeared to the disciples
after the Resurrection....
We cannot, on the one hand, think of the
Resurrection as merely an event in the life of the
historical Jesus. That is wholly true, yet the
Resurrection continues in the life of the Church.
We experience the Resurrection when we
celebrate the initiation of new members into our
communities at the Easter Vigil. We experience
the Resurrection when we celebrate the baptism
of infants. We experience the Resurrection
whenever we celebrate the sacraments. And we
experience the Resurrection whenever we bond
with those we love because they are gifts of God.
Yet these experiences are only one side of the
coin.
The Resurrection also was part of the experience
of Jesus, the Son of God who shared his human
life with us by his incarnation. And so the
Resurrection also was part of the experience of
the paschal mystery in the life of Jesus two
millennia ago. That is the other side of the coin
that is the Christian faith.
from An Introduction to the Church's Liturgical Year (an Our Catholic
Tradition handbook) by Martin F. Connell © Loyola Press. All rights reserved. Used
with permission.
Thursday
Acts 3:1-10
Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9
Luke 24:13-35
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The Resurrection—indeed the whole of the
paschal mystery—is not a past event that we
merely commemorate. It is part of our lives today,
part of the life of the Church since the days of the
community that was formed around Jesus of
Nazareth, continuing and being built up in love as
you stand in your assembly each Sunday at your
own parish.
Friday
Acts 3:11-26
Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9
Luke 24:35-48
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Saturday
Acts 4:1-12
Ps 118:1-2 and 4, 22-24,
25-27a
John 21:1-14
1 Cor 15:1-8
Ps 19:2-3, 4-5
John 14:6-14
Praying, Serving, Sharing
Sunday
Acts 2:14, 22-33
Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
1 Pet 1:17-21
Luke 24:13-35
Prayer
Keep your momentum from Lent going….
Continue to explore Scripture and deepen your relationship with Christ through Little White Books. Daily
reflections for the Easter Season (based on the Resurrection narrative according to Matthew) provide an
excellent basis for daily prayer. The reflections run through Pentecost Sunday, June 8th.
Pick up your Little White Book in the parish center office or the back of church this weekend. A free will
offering of $1 is suggested to cover the cost.
Richard Rohr Meditation
The five positive messages of initiation, which I call “the common wonderful,” are a cosmic egg of meaning that will
hold you, help you grow, and give you ongoing new birth and beginnings (i.e., resurrection). By cosmic egg, I mean your
underlying worldview, your life matrix, and your energy field—that keeps you motivated each day. If it is true then it must
be accessible from all directions, which is why I call it cosmic, and because it is life-giving, I call it an egg. It holds you
together in a shell of meaning.
Our cosmic egg operates largely subliminally, but very powerfully. It is more caught than taught. I find these messages
in Jesus’ teaching, but there are similar messages in all the great traditions, especially from the Islamic mystics, the
Hasidic Jews, and the Hindu holy men and women.
The first message of the common wonderful: It is true that life is hard, and it is also true, as Jesus said, that “My yoke
is easy and my burden is light” (Matthew 11:30).
Enlightened people invariably describe the spiritual experience of God as restful, peaceful, delightful, and even
ecstatic. Seek joy in God and peace within yourself; seek to rest in the good, the true, and the beautiful. It will be the only
resting place that will also allow you to hear and bear the darkness.
Hard and soft, difficult and easy, pain and ecstasy do not eliminate one another, but actually allow each other. They
bow back and forth like dancers, although it is harder to bow to pain and to failure. You can bear the hardness of life and
see through failure if your soul is resting in a wonderful and comforting sweetness and softness. Religious people would
call this living in God.
Tell us what you think!
Each Advent and Lent we provide pocket sized books with daily reflections and prayers to help you
prepare more fully for Christmas and Easter. To provide a variety over the years, we have used
several different sources—Liturgical Press, and Sacred Space from the Irish Jesuits, Little Books
from the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan.
From time to time parishioners stop to let us know how well the books have enriched their personal
prayer and preparation. To help us select books in the future, please take a moment to let us know
which books/publisher you prefer. Drop off this form at the parish center or in the collection basket at
Mass or use the parish website.
Rate each book on a scale of 1 (disliked; did not help my daily prayer) to 5 (liked very much; greatly helped me
pray). Circle your rating.
Liturgical Press uses various authors
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
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Sacred Space ~ Irish Jesuits
1 2 3 4 5
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1 2 3 4 5
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Parish News
Live the words of the Gospel that invite
us to bring Christ to the sick and
elderly at their homes and in hospitals
Training for new Ministers of Care will be held
on four evenings in May at the Carmelite
Spiritual Center in Darien. The dates are May
6,8,13,and 15 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. If
you are interested in becoming a Minister
please email or call MJ Martin to attend this
training. Pre-registration is necessary. SJC
will cover the cost of your training. 708-2464404 x123 or [email protected]
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Session I Introduction to the theology of
Pastoral Ministry to the sick; Pastoral and
Practical Aspects of Ministry of Care
Session II Pastoral Listening Skills
Session III Theology of Aging, Death & Dying
Session IV Theological, Pastoral and Practical
Aspects of Prayer and Eucharistic Ministry
Lay Leadership Formation Program
To dive deeper into the Catholic faith, explore Scripture,
study with scholars, and learn pastoral skills, attend a Lay
Leadership Information Night on Wednesday, April 30, at 7
p.m. at Benedictine University, 5700 College Road in Lisle,
in the Kindlon Hall of Learning, Room 136. Contact the
University of St. Mary of the Lake Institute for Lay
Formation at (847) 837-4550 or email [email protected].
In today's Gospel, the Apostle Thomas personally
experiences this mercy of God. ... Thomas does not believe
it when the other Apostles tell him: "We have seen the
Lord." ... And how does Jesus react? With patience: Jesus
does not abandon Thomas in his stubborn unbelief ... He
does not close the door, He waits. And Thomas
acknowledges his own poverty, his little faith. "My Lord and
my God!": with this simple yet faith-filled invocation, he
responds to Jesus' patience. He lets himself be enveloped
by Divine Mercy; he sees it before his eyes, in the wounds of
Christ's hands and feet and in His open side, and he
discovers trust. ~ Pope Francis
Thank You for Your Rice Bowl Donations
Alleluia!
During the six weeks of Lent, our parish community has prayed, fasted and given alms through the Catholic
Relief Services Rice Bowl Program with a special focus on the poorest members of our global community.
Our lives were touched by stories from Kenya, Guatemala, the Philippines, Malawi, Haiti, and the United
States. Through our Lenten prayers and donations, we have touched the lives of millions of people served by
Catholic Relief Services, our representative to the poorest communities in the world.
Rice Bowls are still being collected at the parish center office. So far our parish has donated over $7,500, of
which 65% goes to support CRS’ programs around the world. The remaining 35% stays here in the
Archdiocese of Chicago to alleviate hunger and poverty in our own communities through CRS Rice Bowl
Grants. Thank you for your generosity.
Order Your Mary Statue Today ~
A Great Mother’s Day Gift
Order a replica of our parish Mary Mother of Jesus Statue
for your home or as a gift for Mother’s Day. Each statue
stands 18 inches tall and is handmade with Carrara marble
and other materials. Stop in to see Mary in the office or
church narthex. Order online or drop your check off at the
parish center front office for $150. You will receive your
statue within 7-10 days of placing your order.
Pictured here is sculptor, Noel Winn, in his studio working
on Mary Statues for our parish.
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2014 Parish Elections—May 17-18
Parish Advisory Council Candidate: Patricia Surdyk
I currently live in Westmont and have been a member of our parish for 25 years. I am active in our parish music
ministry and volunteer through our outreach Sharing Parish program helping Our Lady of Charity School as a
member of the Catholic Schools of Cicero Board of Directors. I have also taught in our parish Youth Catechesis
program.
Educationally, I hold a doctoral degree in education from Loyola University Chicago and master degrees in
training and development and religious studies. My work experience includes teaching grade school and high
school and was a director of religious education in the Archdiocese of Chicago. I have also managed operations
for the Chicago offices of McKinsey & Company, and for the past 25+ years, I have worked in medical education,
currently serving as Executive Director for the Institutional Review Committee for the Accreditation Council for
Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), supporting over 700+ teaching hospitals across the country.
I firmly believe in our parish mission and understand the challenge of balancing life in order to find time to pray, serve, and share,
especially having been the sole caregiver for her parents for many years. I hope to share my energy and enthusiasm for our parish with this
special commitment to serve on the Advisory Council as an at-large representative.
School Advisory Board Candidate: Jim Morrissey
I would like to join the St. John of the Cross Parish School Advisory Board to help the School maintain the
excellent education that the School provides to its students, seek ways to enhance the curriculum, and promote the
principles of Catholic education. I grew up in Oak Brook and attended Fenwick High School and Boston College.
After college, I attended DePaul University’s Law School and Business School and obtained a law degree and
MBA. After graduating from DePaul, I began my legal career at Vedder Price P.C. in Chicago. I am currently a
member of the Financial Institutions Group at Vedder Price and work with financial institutions on a range of
corporate issues.
My wife, Rose, and I have lived in Western Springs, and have been parishioners at St. John of the Cross, for the
past 10 years. We have five children: Charlie (11); Caroline (9); Genevieve (8); Ronan (5); and Michael (1). In
addition, Rose and I are members of the Parish’s Baptism team. Four of our five children are currently enrolled at
the School. Rose and I know that our children are benefitting from the education and Catholic teaching provided by the School and I would
like to help ensure that the School continues to offer the benefits of Catholic education to other families. I look forward to the opportunity of
contributing to the School as a member of the Advisory Board.
School Advisory Board Candidate: David Zich
Personal Information: Place of Birth: Normal, Ilinois Current Place of Residence: Burr Ridge, IL Member
of St. John of the Cross Parish since 2006
Family: Wife: Julie Zich (St. John of the Cross Parishioner all her life, attended St. John of the Cross Parish
school as a child) Daugther: Sophia, age 8: 2nd Grade (At St. John of the Cross School since pre-K3) Son:
Maclane, age 6: Kindergarten (At St. John of the Cross School since pre-K3)
Education and Training: Undergraduate: University of Illinois, College of Engineering, Urbana-Champaign
Medical School: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Residency: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
(Combined Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine)
Present Occupation: Physician Specializing in Internal Medicine and Emergency Care: Private Concierge/
Membership-based Practice, 200 South Michigan Ave, Chicago.
Assistant Professor of Medicine: Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital & Feinberg
School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
School Advisory Board Candidate: Lorraine O’Malley
I live in Western Springs with my husband Tom, and our three children, Maggie -5th Grade, Grace-3rd Grade,
and Jack-Kindergarten who attend St. John of the Cross Parish School. We have lived in the community for
almost nine years.
I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, as well as a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and
Instruction, and a Master’s Degree in School Administration and Leadership. I have 18 years experience in
Education, and I currently work for Chicago Public Schools.
I am committed to being active in my children’s education at St. John of the Cross. My interest in the school
advisory board is to work collaboratively with the staff and community members of St. John of the Cross to
advance to the next level of excellence for our children.
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2014 Parish Elections—May 17-18
Elections for the St. John of the Cross Parish Advisory Council, School Board and Youth Catechesis Council
will be held the weekend of May 17-18 before and after all Masses. Ballots will be available at the entrances to
church. Please affirm the following parishioners who have submitted applications for election to these
Consultative Bodies. ~ Parish Election Chairman, Harry Kannry
Youth Catechesis Advisory Council Candidate: Julie Montesano
I am originally from Clarendon Hills and was a member of Notre Dame Parish and went to Notre Dame Grammar
School. I attended Montini Catholic High School and then went on to attend the University of Illinois/UrbanaChampaign. For 14 years I worked in Broadcast Television Sales selling advertising for the various tv networks. In
1999, I met my husband, Vincent Montesano, and in 2001 we were married at Notre Dame and moved to
Boston. While in Boston, we had two sons, Vincent (11) and Daniel (8). I was very active volunteering for the
many non-profit organizations in our community of South Boston.
After 12 years, we moved back to the Midwest and settled in Western Springs in 2012. We are really happy with
the decision. I am grateful to be a part of such a robust and active parish and our children love going to school one
block away from home at Laidlaw!
I'm looking forward to being more involved in the YC program in the years to come and I appreciate the opportunity to give back to the
community.
Youth Catechesis Advisory Council Candidate: Becky Harrigan
My husband Jim and I have been parishioners at St. John of the Cross for 8 years. Our Children Luke (7), currently
attends YC and Maggie(6) and Claire (3) look forward to attending in the future. The Catholic faith is very important
to us as both my husband and I attended Catholic Grammar School and High School. I have been a nurse for the
last twelve years and currently work at Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester. I am impressed
with the Youth Catechesis program and look forward to becoming more involved with the organization by serving
on the YC Council.
Youth Catechesis Advisory Council Candidate: Karen Olenec
I have been a parishioner of St. John of the Cross since 2004, with my husband Shawn and our children, Hannah
(13), Henry (12), Hayden (12) and Hallie (7). I have taught YC for the past 7 years. I attended St. Cletus, Nazareth
Academy and University of Nebraksa-Lincoln. I am a special education teacher, currently substitute teaching in all
the surrounding districts. This year, we have one child making her First Communion and another who made her
Confirmation. Although I have been involved in the YC program for years, I am looking forward to broadening the
experience to another level. I look forward to working towards building a greater sense of community among all
parishioners.
Youth Catechesis Advisory Council Candidate: Patrick Ormsby
My family and I have been members of St. John of the Cross Parish and residents of Western Springs since
2007. I have three daughters: Ella, 9; Evelyn, 7; Lyla Rose 4. They have been enrolled in the YC program for the
past three years. My wife, Susan, has been an active volunteer in the Youth Catechesis Program.
My family and I have been thrilled with the YC program and I look forward to the opportunity to contribute on a
greater level.
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Parish News
Music with Fr. Harry Bonin “Bonin-Palooza”
Fr. Harry will offer a crash course of sounds in time,
places and human hearts. We’ll survey “classic”
music as we heard it, hear it, and
wonder at it today. Wednesdays from 9
-11:30 a.m. No registration. Even
though the program began last week,
feel free to join us any time!
Celebrating 50 Years of Priesthood
First Communion Children’s Choir
All children of the parish from 1st – 8th grade, are
invited to sing at any one of the 1st Communions.
The Communions are on May 3rd and May 10th at
11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Anyone interested is
asked to come to a rehearsal on either Wednesday,
April 30th or Thursday, May 1st, from 3:45 – 4:30
p.m. in the church. Questions? Contact Ann
Bourjaily-Maney at (708)246-4171 or
[email protected]
Next Sunday, May 4th, Fr. Robert Banzin, (former
associate at SJC) with family, friends, and
parishioners, will give thanks to God for 50 years of
priesthood. St. Mary Parish in Riverside at 11:30am.
You are welcome to join in this thanksgiving.
Women Golfers: It’s Tee Time
The St. John of the Cross Parish Women’s NineHole Golf Group is ready to tee up! We will play
golf on Monday mornings at the Village Greens of
Woodridge, 1575 W. 75th Street, Woodridge, from
May 5 through September 29. Tee times start at
7:00 a.m.; senior rates are available. It’s an informal
group, and new participants are welcome. For more
information, call Mary McDonald, 630-654-4323, or
Pat Wees, 630-789-1688.
Please help us welcome our new members to the
St. John of the Cross Parish faith community:
Cecilia Shiroma and Ed Nangle
Shannon and Donald Patrick O’Connell and Family
Deena and Andrew Salemi and Family
Tina Schillaci-Coffman and Charley Coffman
and Family
Gina and Kelly Brown and Family
Elizabeth and Stephen Ryan and Family
Ellen and Neil Freeman
Jennifer and Ulric Taylor and Family
If you would like to register to become a new
member, please contact Elizabeth Russell-Jones in
the Welcome Center. For more information call
708.246.4404x155
or
[email protected].
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Gardening Angels
Our Gardening Angels
group is looking for new volunteers to help this
spring and summer. We have volunteer jobs that will
fit your interest and availability. Do you like to water?
Plant? Weed? Mulch? Prune? Are you available
every week or just on occasion? Call Jan Grabacki
at 708-246-4610 to learn how you can help.
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Strong Catholic Parents
Family Connection
Many of us can relate to Thomas's response to the
news that the disciples had seen Jesus. We want
to see for ourselves too, but we grow in faith,
trusting the experience and knowledge of others.
Many of us have heard the saying “Seeing is
believing.” As your family gathers, take some time
to consider what that saying means. What are
some things we believe because we see them? Is
there anything we believe without seeing? Today's
Gospel reminds us that faith sometimes asks us to
believe things we cannot see with our eyes. Read
today's Gospel, John 19:19-31, with your family.
Think about Thomas's response to the reports
about the risen Lord. Is Thomas's doubt
reasonable? How does Jesus respond to
Thomas? Jesus grants Thomas the evidence that
Thomas needs to believe, but Jesus also affirms
the faith of those who will be called upon to
believe without first-hand experience. We are
among those whom Jesus calls blessed. Discuss
with your family the basis of each member's faith
in Jesus—the witness of the first disciples, the
Gospels, the continuing activity of the Holy Spirit,
the community of the Church. Pray together that
your faith in Jesus will be strong. Pray an act of
faith together. Loyola Press 2014
Outreach News
Volunteer Opportunity
The West Suburban Food Pantry at Catholic
Charities, in Cicero, is looking for volunteers to help
in their food pantry. Volunteers will be asked to
help unload food deliveries, bag food and greet
individuals and families. Available days and times
(Monday’s and Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
and 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Wed. 9:00 a.m. – 4:00
p.m. and Thur. 2:00pm - 7:00 p.m.) For more
information, please contact Esmeralda Zepeda
(708) 329-4022 or Maricela (708) 329-4023
Supporting Precious Blood Ministry
At Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation, the
opportunity for art work is a powerful means of
expression as evidenced by the "Paper Bag
Crucifix" created by one of the teens. PBMR offers
a variety of ways to restore hope, healing and
reconciliation to the young people from the Back of
the Yards neighborhood of Chicago who are
involved in the juvenile justice system of Cook
County. Through the use of our gold envelope
program, SJC parishioners support PBMR in their
work with at-risk young people. Your generosity is
needed and greatly appreciated.
Food Pantry Collection
During the month of April the food we collect in our
church narthex will be delivered to our neighboring
parish, St. Cletus, to distribute to needy families in
our area. Please remember to bring a can or two
with you to Mass.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
his love is everlasting.
www.stjohnofthecross.org
April 27, 2014
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Parish School News
Order Your
Cookbook
Today
All Proceeds
Benefit the Early
Childhood Playground
Since spring has sprung, our second grade students
headed to the courtyard to begin their gardening
unit. Each year, the second graders cultivate the
garden in our courtyard and the last week of school
enjoy a lunch of the salad with the vegetables they
grew themselves.
Our early childhood teachers designed a beautiful
spiral bound cookbook with a
favorite recipe submitted by each of our 3 and 4
year old preschool families. Not only are the
children’s favorite recipes in the book, but also a
picture of each student opposite their recipe.
Don’t forget to ask grandmothers, aunts,
godmothers, and special friends if they’d
like to order a special cookbook.
The cookbooks will be ready
as a perfect Mother’s Day surprise!
Preorder Form
Return this form and payment to preorder
your cookbooks
Each cookbook costs $20.00
Orders will be filled on a first come
first serve basis.
Please Make Checks Payable to:
St. John of the Cross Parish School with
Playground in the memo line
During Holy Week, our third grade presented their
Resurrection egg stories to preschool, first grade,
second grade, and the fifth grade. The students
worked very hard writing and illustrating their
booklets to share, as well as putting together their
egg cartons. This is a memory our children will
cherish.
Name_______________________________
Quantity ______________
Amount Enclosed $_____________
This Week at SJC
April 29 First Communion Day of Preparation, 12:30-3:15
May 1 Warm Weather Uniform Begins, All Day
First Communion Rehearsal, Evening, Church
May 2
8th Grade Fortnightly, 7:30 p.m., Gym
May 3
First Communion, 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Church
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Crossroads Family News
Calendar of Events
April 27/28, May 3/4 Catholic Goods Sale in the Parish
Center
May 4 Update Mtg & Leader End of the year Brunch 10am
Last Home Groups
May 18 End of the Year DODGEBALL 6pm
June 5 Work Tour & Conference formation meeting
June 6 Summer Kick-off Retreat Day
CATHOLIC
GOODS SALE
before & after
Masses this
weekend & next!
Support our work tour teens and purchase
awesome gifts for First Communion or
Mother’s Day!
We had a marvelous group of teens
share their theatrical talents at our
Live Stations on Good Friday. Many
thanks to Ann Marie Hultgren for
directing our efforts and all of the
teens for their prayerful depiction of the Stations: Chris
& George Zurowski, Bridget, Michael, Mary &
Margaret King, Nolan Sovcik, Molly McAuliffe,
Deirdre Sheldon, Becky Valek, Sam Scriba , Audrey
McGee, and Annie Mulcahey!
DODGEBALL TOURNEY May 18th!
Get ready for FUN!
R E M
E
B E
R
M
YOUTH CATECHESIS REGISTRATION NOW
Religious Education for children
Kindergarten to 8th grade
New families, please bring a
copy of each child’s baptismal
certificate when registering if
they were not baptized at SJC.
Youth Catechesis is SJC’s
religious education program for
children. Our volunteer
Catechist and Catechist Aides are engaging and
inspiring as they lead your children to a closer
relationship with Our Lord, Jesus.
STOP IN THE YC OFFICE
OR STOP BY DURING YC
CLASSES!!
Youth Catechesis Office
LATE HOURS
April 28-29-30
M-T-W
to 7:30 pm
[email protected] * 708-246-6760
Crossroads Updates
www.stjohno hecross.org/yc
This month we had a variety of firsts! We took a bus
trip to our Vicariate youth rally, we performed the Live
Stations on Good Friday and we began discernment
meetings with our teen & adult board members.
Trying new things and stepping outside of our
comfort helps us all grow closer to our loving God
because we learn to trust and see how God carries us.
Kudos to all who lean on God!
Peace, Katie Hayes
[email protected]
708-246-4404
www.stjohnofthecross.org
Youth Catechesis
April 27, 2014
Monday thru Thursday 8:30am- 4:00pm
(Sun & Mon eve during class)
Classes K-6
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YC Schedule
10:15-11:30am
6:15-7:30pm
Sunday, April 27, May 4
Monday, April 28, May 5
Praying, Serving, Sharing
Women’s Club Annual Flower Sale ~ Order Forms Due May 1st
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This Week at SJC
Mass Intentions
Monday, April 28
10:30 a.m. Step 11 Christian Meditation
2:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
2:30 p.m. Spiritual Journaling
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Tuesday, April 29
9:00 a.m. Parent Association Meeting
9:05 a.m. Rosary
9:30 a.m. Focus on Sunday Scriptures Group
12:00 p.m. Day of Preparation, School
7:00 p.m. Family Festival Meeting
7:30 p.m. RCIA
Wednesday, April 30
9:00 a.m. Fr, Bonin– Music Through the Ages
9:30 a.m. Bible Study Angels
2:00 p.m. Christian Meditation
6:30 p.m. Christian Meditation Planning Meeting
7:30 p.m. Christian Meditation
Thursday, May 1
9:00 a.m. Women’s Club Flourish
2:15 p.m. Market Day Pick-up
3:30 p.m. Girl Scouts
6:15 p.m. First Communion Practice
7:30 p.m. First Communion Practice
7:00 p.m. Faith Sharing Group
Friday, May 2
9:30 a.m. Mom’s Club
Saturday, May 3
7:00 a.m. Christian Meditation
11:00 a.m. First Communion
2:00 a.m. First Communion
Sunday, May 4
Monday, April 28, St. Peter Chanel
7:45 Our Beloved Dead; Joseph O’Donnell
Tuesday, April 29. St Catherine of Siena
7:45 Adele Zurowski; John Weithers
Wednesday, April 30 , St. Pius V
7:45 George Jakicic; Andrew Applegate
Thursday, May 1, St. Joseph the Worker
7:45 Daniel O’Brien; Joseph O’Donnell
Friday, May 2, St. Athanasius
7:45 Moore Family; Bob Cosgrove
Saturday, May 3, Ss. Philip and James
8:00 The Class of 1955; Jack Creagan
5:00 Steve Krupski; Irene Russell
Sunday, May 4, Third Sunday of Easter
7:30 Robert Cosgrove; Demetrio Maguigad, Sr.
9:00 George Jakicic; Catherine Pozen
10:45 Michael E. Nolan; George Jakicic
12:15 Silviano Gomez; Joseph L. Naponiello
5:00 John Vesely; John P. Ryan
Pray for our Sick
Mitch Allen
Miroslav Chybik
John Cozza
Margaret Daley
Joe Jezmoinka
Allison Kazragis
Shirley Kazragis
Alexander Obi
Harry Stone
Donna Webster
Sharon Wildman
Edward Wojcik
Wedding Banns
Amanda Brazis and Mitchell Cook
Pray for our Beloved Dead
Barbara Potempa, cousin of Jacqueline Frank
Raymond Principe, husband of Marie, father of
Juliann, Francesca, Paola and Mary Ellen
Peter Shannon, husband of Anne, father of
Peter, Heather, Stephen and the late Eamon
Gloria Turlek, mother of Don
God's mercy can make even the driest land become a garden, can
restore life to dry bones (cf. Ez 37:1-14). ... Let us be renewed by
God's mercy, let us be loved by Jesus, let us enable the power of his
love to transform our lives too; and let us become agents of this
mercy, channels through which God can water the earth, protect all
creation and make justice and peace flourish. ~ Pope Francis
Trying to get in touch with us? More info is on our website: www.stjohnofthecross.org
Rev. David P. Dowdle
Rev. Joseph F. McDonnell
Deacon John Schopp
Bill Bright
Janet Caschetta
Jim Clauer
Laura Dragich
Kathleen Gorman
Katie Hayes
Jessica Koch
MJ Martin
Elizabeth Russell-Jones
Pastor
Pastor Emeritus
Deacon
Outreach
Youth Catechesis
Worship
Reservations
School Principal
Crossroads
Music
Operations
Welcome
www.stjohnofthecross.org
April 27, 2014
[email protected]
Contact Fr. Joe through the Parish Office
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DUPLEX
ELECTRIC
708-387-9400
Expert Troubleshooting
Electrical Rehab/Repair
Greg Fiflis – Parishioner
www.duplexelectricservice.com
JOHN C. SKREKO, DDS
• Reconstruction
• Root Canals
• Extractions, Oral Emergency
Indian Head Park
708-246-1263
Staining, Waterproofing
Services From
ENIOR
S
UNTS
DISCO
Insured
FUNERAL HOME
7508 SOUTH COUNTY LINE RD.
BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 630-654-8484
Law Office of
Kevin J. Moore, P.C.
(630) 455-1666
Pizza Toppings Are Extra
32 E. Hinsdale Ave., Hinsdale
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
“I will bless every place
in which an image of
My Heart is exposed
and honored.”
Parishioner
• Business Law
• Civil Litigation
708.246.1595
4365 Lawn Ave., Ste 7
Western Springs
www.KJMooreLaw.com
Brian or Sally, coordinators
860.399.1785
708-334-9001
an Official
Travel Agency
of AOS-USA
It is these the words of Our Lord
to St. Margaret Mary on which the www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com
Enthronement of the Sacred Heart
is based. Preparations and
recommended format for the
beautiful ceremony for the
Member FDIC
Enthronment of the Sacred Heart,
Contact: [email protected]
Selling Your Home?
Parishioner Discount
• Companionship • Medication Reminder • Meal Preparation
• Bathing and Dressing Assistance • Transportation and Escort
• Light Housekeeping • And Much More
708.482.7424
www.blueskyhomecare.com
Licensed • Insured • Bonded
Practice
specializing in
orthodontics
708-352-4500
922 S. La Grange Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525
www.awesomebraces.com
Jim Stillo
Broker
Parishioner
More Than 2100 Properties Sold in Past 24 Years
[email protected]
915 55th Street, Suite 102, Western Springs
Drs. Battistoni + Beam Ltd.
John Wilson
[email protected]
Cell (630) 337-8946
Office (708) 246-5604
Parishioner
Bonded
COGLIANESE
Hinsdale, IL 60521
Delivery Sun-Th 11am-9pm Fri & Sat 11am-10pm
630.654.4600 • Catering
708.937.9400
EMIL J. COGLIANESE, JR.
930 N. York Rd., Suite 120
Large Pizza Every Mon. & Tue.
FREE CONSULTATION
SFX Parishioner
www.RobsontheJob.com
www.salvinoplasticsurgery.com
911 N. Elm Street • Suite 216 • Hinsdale
PIZZA • PASTA • SALADS • SANDWICHES
Homemade Sausage, Sauce, BEEF
Meatballs, Italian Ice & Gelato
Special 50% OFF Ext. Large &
IF YOUR HOME’S EXTERIOR IS UNBECOMING TO YOU
YOU SHOULD BE COMING TO US!
• WINDOWS • SIDING • GUTTERS • SOFFIT • FASCIA
630-441-0648
630-929-6565
General Dentistry
KEENAN ROOFING AND SOLAR
We’ll turn your “Honey Do” list into a “Honey Done” list
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Restorative and Implant
FAMILY DENTISTRY
Kevin E. Collins, DDS, PC
Whole House Generators Installation 475 W. 55th St., La Grange
Office 354-5575
Fully Insured and Bonded • 708.485.0766 After Hours Emergency – 354-2281
Repairs - Maintenance - Assembly
MICHAEL J. SALVINO, MD, FACS
John F. O’Connell III, D.D.S.
(630) 789-3971 Tom
[email protected]
www.pcmd.com
WE STILL MAKE HOUSE CALLS!
Never Be Without Power Again –
Handyman Service
SALVINO PLASTIC SURGERY, S.C.
99.00
$
PC & MAC Sales & Service
Networking • WIFI • Internet
FREE Gutter Cleaning with Gutter Topper Installation
Rob’s on the Job
Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery
PC MD
• PATIO • HOME • DECK
GENERAL DENTIST Since 1981
CARE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Maloney & Company, Ltd.
Certified Public Accountants & Consultants
Specializing in Personalized Accounting, Tax and Consulting Services
For Individuals and Family Owned Businesses
61 Ogden Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Email: [email protected]
(630) 887-0500
Dan Maloney, Parishioner
COMPASSIONATE HOME CARE
State Licensed
• Meals • Personal Care • Companionship
• Light Housekeeping • Laundry • Errands
630.323.7231 www.MaryAndMikeCare.com
Michael & Mary Doepke, RN • Parishioners
Kitchens • Bathrooms • Additions
Dan Madden
Parishioner
708
246.8898
CLEO Women’s Boutique NOTRE DAME FAMILY CENTER
Rev. James Watzke, Ph.D.
Trendy Fashions
Depression - Anxiety - Stress
Family - Separation - Divorce
from Head to Toe
Sub Abuse - Medicare - Español
Oakbrook Terr.
630.691.1114
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
Denise Pozen Photography
“Your Parish Photographer”
Gregg Communications Systems, Inc.
Telephone Equip. Voiceover IP (VoIP)
38 Years in Business
Mary Dine 630-571-7000 www.greggcomm.com
009239 St John of the Cross Church (B)
IN DOWNTOWN LAGRANGE
36 S. Lagrange Rd.
708-482-8770
www.cleoboutiqueltd.com
www.jspaluch.com
To view and order photos
from SJC events visit
http://vando.imagequix.com/
Use Photographer ID s9y6e9f
and choose the gallery
you would like to view.
Also available for private events
915 BURLINGTON AVE.
WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558
708-246-0380
Mon.-Fri. 8-6 - Sat. 8-5:30
Sundays (Seasonal) 10-4
708-352-2771
www.caseymarketonline.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
WINE TASTINGS • EVENT PLANNING • GIFTS
On York • ½ Block North of Ogden Ave.
Complete Psychological
Evaluation & Treatment
Individual - Marital - Family
Best Work • Best Rate
Satisfaction Guaranteed As
We Do All Our Own Work
Lic# 055-026066
Lorraine D. D’Asta, Ph.D.
and Associates
HINSDALE
655-9040
708-652-1444
3821 S. York Road, Oak Brook • 630-325-6550
CONBOY’S-WESTCHESTER
FUNERAL HOME
ED THE PLUMBER
ED THE CARPENTER
$$ Parishioner Discount $$
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
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Weddings ✴ Proms
✴ Special Events
✴ Airport
LLC Transportation
Bellissimo
708.828.2138
JOHN BERARDI
www.LimoBellissimo.com
Owner
C A L L ✴ T E X T ✴ E M A I L : [email protected]
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
PROVIDING DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE SINCE 1923
COUNTRYSIDE
1025 W. 55th Street
708-352-6500
ZAWASKI & ZAWASKI
Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants, Ltd.
-----------------------------------3848 Lawn Avenue
Western Springs, IL 60558
Office: (708) 784-1445 • FAX (708) 784-1446
Saint Margaret
Sunday Missal
An ideal companion
for personal prayer.
In Stock & Ready to Order Today.
CALL OR ORDER ONLINE. $39.95
DOWNERS GROVE
301-75th Street
630-964-6500
800-566-6150 • www.wlpmusic.com
Accommodations for 20-400 • Funeral Lunches
Weddings • Showers • Communions • Baptism
Graduations • Quinceañeras • Catering
Lunch Buffet Mon-Fri 11am-2pm
Hours: Sat 4pm-2am • Sun 3pm-9pm
Dog Walking • Pet Sitting • Pet Taxi • Errands (Pet Food/Supplies) • One-on-One Playtime
Member and Insured through Pet Sitters Associates
5412 S. LaGrange Rd. • 708-354-8884
Pisa Pizza
WE DELIVER
708-352-0008
GARAGE DOORS
AND OPENERS
5440 S. LaGrange Rd., Countryside
www.pisapizza.samsbiz.com
pvwealthmgt.com
708.246.2366
4365 Lawn Ave
Ste. 5
Western Springs
KOZY
HEATING & AIR COND.
Rosaria Becker
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
708-286-1100
www.combseyecare.com
Comprehensive Family
EyeCare for ages 3-103!
Most Insurances Accepted
South Side Tradition
Since 1963
NOW OPEN
777 N. York Rd., Suite 15
Alexandria Z. Meccia, M.D.
5201 S. Willow Springs Rd.
Suite 430
LaGrange
Full menu available
• Dine in • Carry-out
• Delivery • Catering
Open 7 Days
a Week
WOMEN
Haircut - Color - Highlight
$20.00 OFF
Men’s Haircut
$10.00 OFF
708.417.8441
630-968-5553
We
Welcome
Watching
KIRSCHBAUM’S BAKERY
Quality and Variety
Wedding & Party Cakes
825 Burlington Ave.
246-2894
Western Springs
Lic.# J16531 - Bonded - Insured
Frank Tramontana, Parishioner
Western Springs Resident
Kathryn R. Engel, Attorney at Law
COLDWELL BANKER
MARY ELLEN “O’HARA” CONSIDINE
Nee: Caplis
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ESTATE PLANNING
Parishioner
Family Law / Divorce / Mediation
Estate Planning / Wills & Trust / Real Estate
Cell # (773) 704-4250
V. Mail (773) 687-5181
[email protected]
[email protected]
6934 Crest Road-Darien
708-246-1600
921 Burlington Ave., Western Springs
Carol L.
Klima
Martin
“Help is just around the corner”
Practice Limited to Root Canal
835 Burlington • Western Springs • 708-246-0892
Therapy and Dental Implants
Monday-Friday 8am-7pm • Saturday 8am-5:30pm • Sunday 9am-4pm
• Evening and Saturday Hours
Attorney At Law, Parishioner
• Most dental insurances accepted
• Parishioner discount
• Real Estate • Trusts • Probate
OMMUNITY ANK
ESTERN PRINGS
Drs. Munaretto & Sommers, Parishioners
Licensed in Illinois & Florida
A branch of Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company®
• 475 W. 55th Street, Suite 208, LaGrange
1000
Hillgrove
Ave.,
Western
Springs,
IL
60558
708-246-7100
(708) 246-7570
(708) 579-0488 www.cameoendo.com
C
FOOD
&
LIQUOR
009239 St John of the Cross Church (A)
www.kengellaw.com
APPLIANCE REPAIR
All Major U.S. Brand Appliances Repaired
Village HARDWARE
ENDODONTICS
630.654.3501
Since
1983
ALLMAKE
630-734-1400 708-579-5262
CAMEO
504 Hillgrove Western Springs
Mon & Wed 9-6 PM
Tuesday 9-7 PM
Friday 9-5 PM Saturday 8-1 PM
For appt. Call 708-246-6233
6972 S. Wolf Rd., Indian Head Park
THOMAS R. KRONE
CHRISTENING AND
FUNERAL LUNCHEONS
Dr. Irene D. Combs
....is pleased to announce
Carolyn J.
Newcome Sparks
has joined our team
New / First Time Clients
708.514.1591
DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF LAGRANGE
Parishioner
708.482.3213
www.PiesbyFasano.com
Harper Hair Studio
VINCENT T. VERSACI, DDS, PC
GENERAL DENTISTRY
Broker
4471 Lawn Ave., Ste. 200 Western Springs
Parishioner
(708) 246-6006
708-309-0351
www.VersaciDental.com
[email protected]
CHOOSE A TRUE LOCAL PLUMBER
SINCE 1989
AUTHORIZED
GENERAC®
GENERATOR
DEALER
Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor, Call Today!
JOE CANTELE, OWNER
EMERGENCY
SERVICE
Fox’s Restaurant
and Pub
“As good as Mothers and better than others”
B
The
of W
S
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
$25.00 off
with ad
Service
* Licensed Plumbers
* Guaranteed work
Same Day Service!
708-579-3321
7 Days a Week
Sump La Grange Office Water
Heaters
Pumps
IL Lic.005017412
OPEN DAILY
11:00 AM
DAILY &
SUNDAY
2:00 PM
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
Women’s Club Annual Flower Sale ~ Order by May 1st