April 3, 2016 Bulletin - St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church

Saint Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church
306 West Fourth Street ◆ Hinsdale, Illinois 60521 ◆ 630/323-1248 ◆ www.sij.net
Sunday Masses
Saturday evening: 4:30 pm
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 am, Noon and 6:00 pm
Daily Masses
Monday-Friday: 7:00 am & 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am
Confessions
Saturday afternoon 3:30 - 4:15 pm
Sunday evening 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Saint Peregrine Devotions
Devotions in Honor of St. Peregrine — patron of
those who suffer with cancer or any incurable
disease or condition — first Tuesday of each month
at 7pm.
Pope Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
The Chapel is located behind the sanctuary of the
church, and is available 24 hours a day for private
prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. For
information: Linda Lannert, [email protected]
or 630/408-9567.
Baptisms
1st& 3rd Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Please
phone the Rectory to register for the required
Baptismal Preparation meeting.
Marriages
Arrangements must be made with the Rectory at
least six months in advance. Contact the Rectory
before making any other arrangements.
Visits to the Sick
Due to hospital admitting policies, it is necessary to
inform the Rectory when hospitalized parishioners
would like a visit from a priest or deacon. Likewise,
call if you would like a visit while convalescing at a
facility or at home. Before being admitted to a
hospital for surgery it is advisable to call the Rectory
and arrange a time to receive the Sacrament of the
Anointing of the Sick. Please contact the Rectory
regarding communion visits to the homebound.
Funerals
It is the responsibility of the parish to bury their
dead. The funeral director will contact the Rectory
Office regarding arrangements. Funerals are
ordinarily celebrated at 10am. According to
Diocesan policy, if family members wish to offer eulogies,
they should do so during the wake. #382 of the General
Instruction for the Universal Church states: At the
funeral Mass there should as a rule be a short homily, but
never a eulogy of any kind. No specific offering is
required in connection with the funeral liturgy.
New Parishioners welcome!
Please call the Rectory Office to register.
April 3, 2016
Second Sunday of Easter
Father William De Salvo, Pastor
Father Tom Dunn, Parochial Vicar
Deacon John Sebastian, Permanent Deacon
Assisting Priests
Father Larry Dreffein, OFM and Father John Tapper
Director of Evangelization and Outreach
Deacon William Dunn
Saint Isaac Jogues School
Mrs. Carol Burlinski, Principal
Miss Diane Sullivan, Vice-Principal
Religious Education & Youth Faith Formation
Mrs. Helen Johnson, Director of Religious Education
Mr. Michael Kuhn, Coordinator 7–8th grade & Youth Ministry
Director of Liturgical Music
Mr. Nicholas Thomas
Director of Administration and Planning
Mr. Tom Sullivan
Campus Engineer
Mr. Bruce Barker
Rectory Office
Mrs. Cathy Booth, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Michele Blando, Business Manager
Counseling Services
Provided by Annette Spiezio and Affiliates
Ms. Annette Spiezio, LCPC, CADC ~ Parish Counselor
630/655-5711
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April 3, 2016
Sunday, April 3, 2016–Second Sunday of Easter
7:30 AM-Joseph Mungovan
9:00 AM-Wallace Williams
10:30 AM-For the Parish Family
12:00 PM-William Christian
6:00 PM-Margaret Pellegrino
Don & Connie Casalino
Monday, April 4, 2016–Annunciation of the Lord
7:00 AM-Ida and Don Lemm
5:00 PM-Rita Parkinson
Tuesday, April 5, 2016–Easter Weekday, Saint
Vincent Ferrer, Priest
7:00 AM-Donald Prodehl
5:00 PM-Lawrence Klinger
Wednesday, April 6, 2016–Easter Weekday
7:00 AM-Elizabeth and Michael Nelson
5:00 PM-Martha Hoffman
Thursday, April 7, 2016–Easter Weekday, Saint
John Baptist de la Salle, Priest
7:00 AM-Janet Simunek
5:00 PM-Lenore Serwat
Friday, April 8, 2016–Easter Weekday
7:00 AM-Lois and Bill Steinbarth
8:30 AM-Richard Jaisle
5:00 PM-Arch Gott
Saturday, April 9, 2016–Easter Weekday
8:00 AM-Ryan Rocci
4:30 PM-Lillian Palz
Sunday, April 10, 2016–Third Sunday of Easter
7:30 AM-Louis Micaletti
9:00 AM-Jay Miller
10:30 AM-For the Parish Family
12:00 PM-Margaret Quinn
6:00 PM-Robert Bordeman
Flame of Faith
Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Chapel
Six candles burn perpetually around the Blessed
Sacrament in the Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration
Chapel. Intentions listed below are remembered for ONE
WEEK [Sunday to Sunday]. The burning candles serve as
a constant prayer before the Lord, present in the Blessed
Sacrament. Envelopes for you to have your intentions
remembered and prayed for are available in the lobby of
the Adoration Chapel. The candles will burn this week for
the following intentions:
For the health and healing of my sister, Dawn Feusi
For my son to do well in his studies and pass his test
For my daughter to have a successful pregnancy
For Sophie Youssef, may God bless and restore health
For Evelyn Youssef, may God receive and bring her home
For my husband, may God bless and protect him
Dear Parish Family,
Today we celebrate the Octave Day of Easter.
Liturgically speaking, this Second Sunday of Easter
brings Easter Day to a close, and we continue on with the
Season of Easter. Easter is such a great feast, overflowing
with such joy and celebration that one period of twentyfour hours is not enough time to celebrate. And so, the
Church gives us eight days to celebrate. Each day of the
Octave is seen as the very same thing as the “day” itself.
“Easter Day” ends today with the Octave coming to a
close. But, the joy of the Resurrection will continue for
fifty-days until we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost.
Throughout the beautiful Easter Season let the joy of
Christ rising from the dead strengthen your faith, renew
your hope, and deepen your love for Him and for one
another.
Also this Sunday, many people observe Divine Mercy
Sunday. The private revelations to Saint Faustina, and the
Devotion to the mercy of God she inspired, is yet another
way to live our faith — to offer praise to God for the great
mercy and love He has shown us, to show the mercy in
our own lives, and to share it with all those we encounter.
In so many ways, the presence of the Risen Lord is
manifest around us. Let’s be eager to share our joy in
Christ, Risen triumphantly from the dead!
The beauty of the cycle of feasts and seasons of the
Church are steeped in age-old tradition and custom, they
should permeate the rhythms of our daily lives. The
Liturgical Year helps us to enter more fully into the
mystery of Christ so that our faith in Him, and love for
Him, may be deepened. Easter is THE feast of feasts, the
Easter joy we celebrate should be felt and seen in how we
are with one another, and all those we meet. If Christ is
not raised from the dead, our faith is in vain
[1Corinthians 15:17] . Easter challenges us to put faith in
action and live our new life in Christ. I hope you have a
beautiful celebration of Easter, and the coming Easter
Season.
This coming Saturday, April 9th, we begin our Parish
and Hinsdale-Wide Seeds of Service Project. Empty bags
will be dropped off at all homes in Hinsdale, and then on
Saturday, April 16th the bags will be picked-up from your
doorstep. I am grateful to the Evangelization Outreach
Committee of Saint Isaac Jogues Parish for their hard
work and dedication to this project. Ways to help and sign
up is available on-line. Now that the project is beginning,
I would encourage everyone to do what they can to be
part of the “seeds of service” our parish hopes to plant in
the hearts of all people. What better way is there to share
the joy and presence of the Risen Lord with others?
Easter Blessings!
Father De Salvo
April 3, 2016
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Sunday Offering
Dawn Feusi
Mary Geraldine Fahey
Anna Mrdak
Mary Tadda
Victory Limjuco
Marty Stratman
Timothy Brown
Carl Bay, Jr.
Numeriano S. Gabriel
Raffaela Tenuta
May Andrle
Kay Labianco
Liam Fitzpatrick
Bernadine Weber
Gina Consalvo Anderson
Annamarie Challenger
Rosemary Donlevy
Mother of Kevin Donlevy
Easter Day Collection, March 27, 2016........... $62,710
Last Year Easter Day Collection ..................... $81,999
Thank you to everyone for their generosity at
Easter. If you were away for Easter, please remember to
turn in your Easter envelopes at your earliest
convenience. The Easter collection is a major part of our
operating fiscal budget and our goal for Easter is
$95,000.
Have a wonderful Easter Season!
All Are Welcome!
Divine Mercy Sunday
Please pray for our beloved deceased
and for their families
South DuPage Deanery of the Diocese of Joliet
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11;
Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38
Tuesday:
Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5;
Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36
Friday:
Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19;
Jn 6:16-21
Sunday:
Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13;
Rv 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]
Second Sunday of Easter ~ Divine Mercy Sunday
“The Five Finger Prayer Reminder”
Pope Francis I
1. The thumb is the closest finger to you. So pray for those
who are the closest to you. They are the people easiest to
remember. To pray for our dear ones is a “sweet obligation.”
2. The next finger is the index finger. Pray for those
who teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need the
support and wisdom to show direction to others. Always
keep them in your prayers.
3. The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of
our leaders, the governors and those who have authority.
They need God’s guidance.
4. The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it may
surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to
pray for the weakest, the sick or those plagued
by problems. They need your prayers.
5. And finally, we have our smallest finger.
Your pinkie should remind you to pray for
yourself. When you are done praying for the
other four groups, you will be able to see your
own needs but in the proper perspective, and
also you will be able to pray for your own
needs in a better way.
Sunday, April 3rd
Our Lady of Peace Church
701 Plainfield Road — Darien
1:45 pm “Time for Mercy” movie and
refreshments in the school gym, gift shop
Noon-2:45 & 4-5 pm.
Confessions: 1:30 - 3pm & 4-5 pm
Divine Mercy Holy Hour at 3pm.
St. Mary of Gostyn Church
444 Wilson Avenue — Downers Grove
2:30 - 4:00 pm / Confessions & Holy Hour
St. Joan of Arch Church
820 Division Street — Lisle
Holy Hour Devotions at 3-4 pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
2220 Lisson Road — Naperville
3:00-5:00 pm Confessions,
4:00-5:00pm Devotions
Saints Raphael Church
1215 Modaff Road — Naperville
2:00-3:00 Confessions, 3pm Holy Hour
Jesus said:
“In this hour I will refuse
nothing to the soul that makes
a request of Me in virtue of My
Passion!”
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Giving Mercy”
April 3, 2016
Marge Fenelon in Our Sunday Visitor — January 2016
During this Jubilee of Mercy, the faithful not only are
invited to open our hearts and receive God's mercy, but we also
are called to give mercy. That is, we are charged with extending
Christ's mercy to others in more effectual ways. Oftentimes,
however, it seems extending mercy to strangers to us is far easier
than extending mercy to those closest to us. That's especially
true when we're trying to discuss life issues with friends and
family who might not believe the teachings of the Church.
When we address hot-button issues — like abortion,
contraception and euthanasia — with someone with whom
we have an intimate connection, it can be the occasion of a
real flare-up. We care about the issues, and we care about the
person, and we want the two to coincide. So, we tend to
become headstrong and go in with guns blazing. "Truth is
black and white, but people are gray," said Joan Watson, the
director of adult formation for the Diocese of Nashville,
Tennessee, as well as a blogger and speaker. `And many
times, you try to have these difficult conversations without
first trying to understand their lives, their hurdles and their
crosses. It's not that there isn't a truth, or that we don't preach
the truth, but it's about how we preach the truth. We must
walk the fine line of preaching the truth (not watering it
down) but preaching the truth in love. That means finding
ways to bring that truth to the wounded people in our lives
and to teach them in ways that they can understand without
shutting them down." We also need to keep in mind that, at
time, no matter the way it is delivered, if people are not open
to the truth, no matter how it is said it will always be
rejected, and usually the messenger is also attacked — along
with the message: Blessed are you when they insult you and
persecute you falsely, all because of me. Rejoice and be
glad! Your reward in Heaven will be great [Matthew 5:11].
But, before we can share Church teaching with others,
we must first understand it ourselves. It's important to
educate ourselves about the reasons behind Church teaching
on life issues and recognize that they are beautiful, healthy,
reasonable and life-changing. We will never win arguments
just saying “because the Church says so.”
The best way to approach a potentially heated
conversation is to first make sure that we are calm, kind and
merciful. Then, we need to be sure to ask guiding questions
so that we can understand this person's point of view. We
shouldn't fear hearing the other side of the issue. In fact, that
lets the other person know that we care more about them
than about winning the argument. "Our goal is to speak the
truth when we have the chance to do so," said Marcel
LeJeune, a Catholic author, speaker and campus minister.
"We don't have control over others. God leaves such things
up to our free will, and he respects it so much that he will
even let us choose not to believe in him or love him. So, as
followers of God, we, too, need to respect free will. Propose,
but never impose our viewpoint. This will help us to
maintain the proper perspective.
If at all possible, avoid agreeing to disagree, advised Dr.
Greg Popcak, director of CatholicCounselors.com. That can
be difficult to do, but there are ways to work around it. First,
take the focus off the issue itself and place it on the person
before you. Ultimately, Popcak said, religious and
ideological debates are all personal. "They've been disguised
as an intellectual debate, but it's all personal and emotional,"
he said. "In order to make any kind of progress, you need to
get them to open up to you about what their stake in it is.
They won't open up to you unless you show that you are
genuinely interested in their story."
As long as we see the issue as simply a matter of reason
or if we've framed it solely in terms of getting them to accept
the facts and truth, we'll end up at an impasse or squabble.
They're holding their position for personal reason, and it will
be to our advantage to find out what that personal reason is.
"As long as we see them as a project, they're going to reject
whatever we have to say because nobody wants to be a
project," Popcak said. "Refocus on their story. Maybe they
won't tell us their story, and if they can't, then we need to
back off and tell them that we don't think we can have an
honest conversation with them.... They're holding onto this
for some personal reason, for an emotional reason that they
think benefits them. And it's our job to figure that out."
No matter what approach we take or what topic we
discuss, we must always be mindful that we represent the
Church and the mercy of Christ. At times, we may be the
only "Church" that the other person encounters. "I believe
that there are times to speak up and there are times to be
quiet and pray," said Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle, Catholic
author, speaker and EWTN TV host. "When we are
compelled and inspired to speak up and offer Church
teaching on hot-button issues, we should be sure that we are
steady and calm and that we don't negatively react to the
other person's possible attack on us or on the Church. Jesus
wants us to speak lovingly and firmly. The statement,
'They'll know we are Christians by our love' [John 13:35]
should always be the rule. Otherwise, we will be turning
people away from God and his Church.”
SAINT PEREGRINE
Patron Saint of all those who suffer from
Cancer or any incurable Disease or Condition
This Tuesday is the First Tuesday of the Month.
We will hold the usual devotions in honor of Saint
Peregrine at 7:00 p.m..
The blessing of the sick with
the relic of Saint Peregrine will be
given, and Benediction of the
Blessed Sacrament will also be a
part of the evening service. If you,
or someone you know, suffers from
cancer or is struggling with an
incurable disease or condition, join
us the First Tuesday of each month
for prayer and ask for healing, an
increase in faith, acceptance of
God’s will, and strength to bear
whatever God asks of you.
April 3, 2016
The Four-Fold Presence of Christ
in the celebration of the Liturgy
To live and love our Catholic Faith, we have to know it!
Each week we will examine the mass, piece by
piece, looking at all the elements that go into
this great prayer, the greatest act of worship of
the Roman Catholic Church.
When the bishops met for the Second Vatican
Council, one of the key principles they put forth regarding
the liturgy is that Christ is present in the liturgy in four
unique ways. These ways are:
• especially, in the Eucharist broken and shared;
• in the person of the minister;
• in the Word of God; and
• in the assembled people of God
(Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy , CSL #7).
This principle is considered so important that the
Church continues to remind us that Christ is present to us,
and in us in not just one or two, but in four different and
special ways whenever we celebrate liturgy. Let us look
at each of these four presences of Christ that we
experience—whether consciously or not—each time we
participate in Mass, in any of the sacraments or the
Liturgy of the Hours.
In the General Instruction of the Roman Missal, which
governs and guides priests and other liturgical ministers in
celebrating the Mass, the first presence of Christ mentioned
is that of his presence in the assembled people of God
(GIRM #27). Christ is present when the assembly is gathered
in his name. This is just as he had promised: “Where two
or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in
the midst of them” (Mt 18:20). Therefore, every time we
come together, in His name — gathered in union with our
priests and bishops — to pray and sing in any of the
Church’s liturgies, Christ is present in and with us.
A second way in which Christ is with us in the liturgy
is in the person of the minister. Christ is present to us in
the priest, who is called the presider, or “priest celebrant”
of the liturgical assembly. The presider leads the
community in prayer and helps us to understand the
words and actions of the liturgy. When he does so, he also
acts in the person of Christ (in persona Christi), on our
behalf. The presider does this by the way he acts and
speaks—with dignity, reverence, and humility—so that the
living presence of Christ is conveyed in and through him
(GIRM #93). He is an alter Christus, “another Christ.”
A third form of Christ’s four-fold presence to us in any
liturgy we celebrate is in the Word of God. No matter
whether we participate in a Mass, the other sacraments, or
the Liturgy of the Hours, we always hear the Word of God
proclaimed in Scripture. Whether that reading is from the
Old or New Testament, Christ is present in the proclamation
of that Word. In fact, at the beginning of John’s Gospel,
we hear that Christ IS the Word of God. He is God
speaking to us. And so each time we hear God’s Word,
from the law, a prophet, a psalm, a gospel, a letter, or any
other Scripture passage, Christ is there for us and with us.
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The fourth way Christ is present to us in the liturgy is
in what the Church calls the “Eucharistic species.” This is
the pre-eminent presence of Christ — THE REAL
PRESENCE. Christ is especially present under the
appearance of bread and wine that has become completely
the Body and Blood of Christ. What looks like bread and
wine has truly become Christ’s Body and Blood by the
“taking, blessing, breaking and sharing” of the presider
and the assembly gathered and by the grace of God. Was
it not in the “breaking of the bread” that the disciples at
Emmaus recognized Jesus present with them?
Therefore, when we receive these sacred elements, we
become even more the Body of Christ. “We become,” as
St. Augustine reminded the Church in the 4th-5th centuries,
“what we eat and drink.” In other words, we become
Christ present, and the cycle begins again—Christ present
in the gathered assembly, in the presider, in the Word of
God proclaimed, and in the Eucharist broken and shared.
Office of Worship Archdiocese of Santa Fe, 2003 Liturgical Catechesis - #4
Easter Thank You...
Throughout the Lenten Season, and most especially
during Holy Week so many people worked so diligently in
bringing such solemnity and beauty to our liturgical services:
Palm Sunday, Wednesday’s Tenebrae service, the morning
prayers, Holy Thursday’s Evening Mass of the Lord’s
Supper, Good Friday, and the Celebration of Easter at the
Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening. Thanks to all for
a great job! Your love and care for the church, the liturgy,
the parish, and the Lord shines through in all you do.
Our Sacristan, Yvonne Voelkin did a beautiful job
keeping everything in the church and Parish Center in good
order. Nick Thomas, Bill Wilder, the musicians and our
choir provided us with beautiful music, as they always do.
Our Liturgical Ministers did a wonderful job making sure
we had all of the elements of the liturgy in order. Bruce
Barker and the maintenance staff worked very hard and
long hours to keep the church in order during the Holy
Week services, and I am grateful for their care for the
Lord’s House, especially during the “holiest” week of the
year! I also want to thank Mrs. Suzie Cooper and her
“band” of palm-weavers. They did a beautiful job adding
their handi-work to the arrangements which adorned the
altar for Palm Sunday. The group was new to the parish this
year, and I hope it continues for many more years to come!
Father Dunn and I would also like to thank all those
who sent Easter cards, monetary gifts, and gifts of food
and bakery items to help us celebrate the Feast. Your
kindness, generosity, and care for us is greatly
appreciated. Thank you so much for helping to make our
Easter “joy-filled.”
Thank you for a wonderful turn-out for the Holy
Week services. Your faith and love for the Lord is truly a
blessing to the entire Parish.
Thanks to all... Have a blessed Easter Season!
Father De Salvo
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April 3, 2016
The Egg’s Hard Shell Signified the Sealed Door of the Tomb
Easter Eggs and Other Easter Traditions
[Inside the Vatican — April, 2015]
Decorating eggshells, especially those of ostriches, predates the Christian tradition by at least 3,000 years.
The ancient Sumerians and Egyptians commonly placed decorated eggs, or their representations in gold and
silver, in graves. Thus the Christian adaptation of decorating eggs can be traced to early Christians of
Mesopotamia, who stained eggs red in memory of the blood Christ shed at his crucifixion. Moreover, the
egg's hard shell symbolized the sealed door of Christ's tomb and its cracking during his resurrection from the
dead. St. Augustine described Christ's Resurrection as a chick bursting from an egg.
According to tradition, St. Mary Magdalene, at an audience in Rome with the Emperor Tiberius,
denounced Pilate for his scandalous handling of Jesus' trial and told the Emperor, "Christ has risen."
Unmoved, the Emperor scathingly pointed to an egg on his table and announced: "Christ has no more risen
than this egg is red" Instantaneously the emperor's egg turned crimson. Instead, a Polish legend recounts that,
when Mary Magdalene went to Jesus' tomb to anoint his body for burial, she was bringing cooked eggs to
share with the other women there. She uncovered the basket and, when the risen Christ appeared to her, her
eggs miraculously turned red. Still today eggs dyed red, especially in Eastern Europe, often accompany other
traditional Easter foods.
The Roman Ritual, the first edition of which was published in 1610 but which contains texts of much
older date, has among the Easter Blessings of Food, along with those for lamb, bread, and new produce, the
following blessing for eggs, which were forbidden food during Lent, as were meat and dairy products: "Lord,
let the grace of your blessing + come upon these eggs, that they be healthful food for your faithful who eat
them in thanksgiving for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, who lives and reigns with you forever and ever."
Besides eggs, the symbol of Easter worldwide, now often made of chocolate, there are many traditional
celebratory dishes. The most universal, in Eastern Europe, Greece, Italy, and the UK, is roasted milk-fed baby
lamb (lambs which have not yet tasted grass). Other local dishes are pashka from Russia, a pyramid-shaped
dessert made from cheese and often decorated with religious symbols, such as the letters XB for "Christos
Voskros," which means "Christ is Risen" (in Russian, the letter "B" is a "V"); pinta, from Slovenia and
Croatia, a large hot cross bun; tsoureki, from Greece, a brioche-like bread, flavored with an essence drawn
from the seed of wild cherries and decorated with hard-boiled eggs dyed red; mona de Pascua, from Spain, an
Easter cake resembling a large doughnut topped with a hard-boiled egg; from the UK, the sweetly-spiced hot
cross bun and simnel cakes or fruit cakes topped with 11 or 12 marzipan balls to symbolize the Apostles; and
capirotada, from Mexico, a spicy bread pudding filled with raisins, cloves, cinnamon, and cheese. The cloves
symbolize the nails, the cinnamon sticks the wooden cross, and the bread the body of Christ. Then there are
kulich, from Bulgaria, Georgia, and Russia, a cake baked in a tall tin and decorated with white icing and
colorful flower-shaped sprinkles; and pacoca de amendoim, from
Brazil, a sweet made from peanuts, sugar, and cassava flour. In Italy,
there are many Easter cakes: the omnipresent dove-shaped colomba,
similar in taste to the Christmas pannetone with its candied fruits and
sugar-coated almonds; the Neapolitan pastiera, a pie doused with
orange-blossom water and filled with ricotta, chocolate chips, candied
fruit, grain and a hidden gold coin at its center; an Umbrian pungent
pecori no cheese and grated pepper cake to eat with salami at Easter
breakfast: Sicilian spun-sugar lambs; cassata; and cannoli. After the
ubiquitous lasagna or ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta, and
before the sweets, to accompany the lamb, Italy's favorite side dishes
include artichokes, asparagus and fava beans. There's an Italian
saying: "Natale con i tuoi; Pasqua con chi vuoi" ("Christmas with
your family and Easter with whomever you choose"). Easter Monday,
"Pasquetta" or "Lune& dell'Angelo," is also a holiday and
traditionally the first picnic/barbecue of the year.
April 3, 2016
Let us remember that we are
in the holy presence of God!
“Zeal for Your house consumes me!” This phrase is
found in both the Old and New Testaments (Psalm 69:9
and John 2:17).
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are enumerated in
Isaiah 11:2-3. We see them in their fullness in Jesus
Christ but the gifts of the Spirit are found in all Christians
who are in a state of grace. The seventh and final gift of
the Holy Spirit is the fear of the Lord. We think of fear
and hope as opposites, but the fear of the Lord confirms
the theological virtue of hope. This gift of the Holy Spirit,
Fear of the Lord, gives us the desire not to offend God, as
well as the certainty that God will supply us the grace that
we need in order to keep from offending Him. Our desire
not to offend God is more than simply a sense of duty;
like piety, the fear of the Lord arises out of love. Thus, the
courageous phrase... Zeal for Y our house consumes me!
Throughout the Old and New Testaments, and in the
life of Jesus we see this “zeal” for God’s house. Taking our
lead from Christ Himself, with the story of the “cleansing
of the Temple” when Jesus drives the money changers out
of the Temple in Jerusalem (John 2), Catholics have
always regarded our churches, our places of worship as
Sacred, truly the House of God. When they are built, or
substantially renovated, the church performs the ancient
rites of dedication and consecration (elements of which
reach back to the Old Testament). The building is “setaside,” consecrated, for sacred purpose. The altar of the
church signifies Christ. And, the Tabernacle of the church
contains God Himself — the REAL Presence of Jesus
Christ (body and blood, soul and divinity) of the Lord.
Our church is large, beautifully adorned, and
impressive in its construction. Yet, it is not holy because
of those things... Rather, because it is holy, it is
beautifully adorned. The presence of God makes it holy,
not its appointments: Truly this is the house of God! Both
Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint John Vianney, both men
known for their austerity and simplicity of life,
consistently lavished their churches with the most
exquisite appointments they could obtain for the altar and
Eucharist. Often times they did this at the expense of their
own needs. They knew the “treasure” they possessed!
And because of this, they were persecuted by critics and
members of their own Religious Orders!
From the prayer tradition of Saint John Baptist
DeLaSalle, comes the beautiful invocation to prayer... Let
us remember that we are in the holy presence of God! And
the companion phrase... Live Jesus, in our hearts... with
it’s enthusiastic answer by all: Forever! You will notice,
these beautiful prayer-phrases have been permanently
installed above the entrances and exits of our church. They
are meant to be a reminder to first of all, remember that
we are in the holy presence of God!... We are leaving the
world, and entering sacred space — our minds, our hearts,
our cell phones, and our mouths should “take notice” and
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be still in God’s presence. The world, and its trappings,
should be left behind... no candy, gum, food, water bottles,
snacks, or other distractions should keeping us from
making ourselves aware of the fact that we have entered
“sacred space.” Likewise, when we leave, we read above
the doors the exhortation asking and proclaiming loudly
our desire.... Live Jesus in our hearts... Forever!
The adornments to the church were given by a single,
generous donor, specifically for this purpose. We received
the gift last summer, and only now has the work been
completed. So, each time you see those church doors,
those Doors to the Sacred, remember the call to holiness
the proclaim, and let your faith be deepened by the
exhortation of the Saint we extol.
2016 Annual Diocesan Appeal Update
...Have you made your Pledge?
The target goal for Saint Isaac Jogues Parish for this
year’s Catholic Ministries A nnual A ppeal is $154,458.
To date, 385 donors have pledged $182,875 on the
goal. That means we have already reached and
exceeded our goal for this year! However , LAST
YEAR, 516 donors contributed $245,753. We have a
ways to go to equal and exceed last year’s parish
contributions and number of donors who participated.
Thanks to all who have made a contribution to this
year’s Annual Diocesan Appeal. Because of YOU, the
work of the Lord Jesus can continue in the lives of His
people. His love and mercy is seen in action!
Those who have contributed to the CMAA in the past,
but have not done so yet in 2016, have or will soon
receive a letter from the Diocesan Appeal Office asking
them to make a gift in support of the many good works
underwritten by the CMAA.
We encourage our parishioners to make a generous
gift. Also, we remind those of you that have already
pledged your support, to continue to make your pledge
payments. Now that our parish reached its goal in the
amount paid, 60% of any additional funds received are
returned to the parish to help with our needs, and our
operating budget. Thanks to all who have given. If you
receive a letter from the Diocese, under the Parish’s
name, please be generous in your gifts to the Annual
Appeal. You can also pledge online through the Diocesan
website: dioceseofjoliet.org
If you need assistance, call the Rectory Office.
Please make your gift today.
Thanks to all who have given to the Appeal!
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April 3, 2016
April 3, 2016
Empty Bag Drop-Off
Saturday, April 16th
Volunteers Needed
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Bag Collection Day
Saturday April 23rd
Volunteers Needed
Believe it or not, Spring is right around the corner, and with it, our third annual Parishwide, Village-wide, two-day service project, Seeds of Service on April 16th (bag drop off), and
April 23rd (bag collection). Her e’s how it works. On Saturday, April 16th we’ll drop off empty
grocery bags on the doors of the homes throughout town. Then on Saturday April 23rd, we’ll
collect all the full bags left at the front doors and bring them back for sorting and delivering to five
worthy charities. Sign up and show up on either or both days with family and friends by going to
the parish website and clicking on the Seeds of Service Logo and selecting the time slot and
duty that works for you. We have family-friendly jobs for all ages.
Last year’s Seeds of Service was truly a great day for our parish and our parishioners, as
with a combined 400 volunteers we collected about 2000 bags filled with food, not including
several pallets of bulk donations from two generous parishioners. This year our donations will
benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Missionaries of Charity, HCS Family Services, Peoples'
Resource Center, and the Red Lake Mission. You can watch the video from the prior Seeds of
Service by going to sij.net to see what it’s all about.
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better. It’s truly an exciting time to be a
parishioner at St. Isaac Jogues, as great things are happening when good people come together to
live their faith, serve others, and build a vibrant Christian community. To be a part of this amazing
experience performing Christian service with our family, neighbors and friends, right in our own
backyard, just go to the parish website, sij.net, to sign up yourself and your whole family, showing
them by example, what we as Catholic Christians are called to do. Come and join in the joy, serve
the less fortunate, and get a free t-shirt in the pr ocess.
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April 3, 2016
Congratulations Saint Isaac Jogues Parish!
Shortly before Easter we met and exceeded our target
goal for the Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal. As of
March 27th, we have received pledges totaling
$182,875 on our target goal of $154,458.
Congratulations and THANKS to all who have given
to this year’s Appeal.
Once again, Bishop Conlon has said that 60% of the
gifts we receive, over and above our target goal will be
returned to the parish for our operating expenses.
Thanks so much for such a generous response to the
Bishop’s Appeal. Your show of support, loyalty, love,
and generosity means a great deal to the Parish and to the
Diocesan Church. May God bless you abundantly for
your generosity to His Church!
Thanks for a job well done!
ST. ISAAC JOGUES SCHOOL
Weekly News
Children's Author Herve
Tullet coming to Saint
Isaac Jogues School!
Saint Isaac Jogues is honored to have
been chosen to receive a visit from
famous children's author,
Herve Tullet. Mr. Tullet will be
visiting with our children on April 4
from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
Parents and incoming school families
are invited to attend. Please rsvp with
the school office.
PRESCHOOL
OPENING FALL 2016
Come Hear Fr. Joe Ekpo on April 21, 2016
at 7:00 at St. Isaac Jogues
Father Joseph Ekpo grew up in the war-torn country of
Nigeria, a nation ravaged by sectarian violence and the
genocide of Christians. Hear the amazing, miraculous
story how, as a young boy, he was taken from his parents
to fight for a cause he did not believe in, how he was
imprisoned, and escaped death from his Muslim captors,
and how he continues to risk death when he returns every
year to run an orphanage founded by his mother. In his
talk: "Blood of the Martyrs: How the Church is Thriving
in Africa in the Face of Persecution" you’ll hear about
how the blood of martyrs continues to water the seeds of
the Church, and receive practical advice how our faith can
actually increase in the face of our own hardships.
Closer to home, Father Joe is the most-requested and
most beloved of all the teachers at Fenwick High School,
even winning the prestigious Golden Apple award for
outstanding Illinois teacher. Come and hear his incredible,
uplifting, true story and relevant message for us as told by
this most sincere, holy, and joyful priest, sure to help us
in our spiritual self-improvement.
This is a not to be missed event open to men, women, and
children 12 and over on Thursday, April 21st at 7:00pm
in the St. Isaac Jogues Parish Center
Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
For those interested in information
about joining the Catholic Church, and for Catholics who want to know more about their religion-join us….
Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Sacred Heart Room
April 4 - Sacramental Living & Mass--A Way of Life
April 11 - Evangelization, Other Religions
April 18 - Becoming a Saint, Catholic Worldview
Call Deacon Bill Dunn, 630-655-6668,
April 3, 2016
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DONUT SUNDAY
Wednesday, April 6th
NO ON CAMPUS PROGRAM SESSIONS
FOR CHILDREN
Adult Volunteers (Catechists) Meeting
10 am to 11:30 am or
6 pm to 7:30 pm
Attend the session that works best for you
CONFORMATION 2016 SPIRIT DAYS
For both RE student and Day School Students
Saturday, April 9th from 9 am to 11 am or Sunday, April
10th from 1 pm to 3 pm
Choose the session that works best for you;
no need to let us know.
This program is for the Confirmation Candidate
and Sponsor
(a parent should attend if the sponsor is not available).
Adult Formation Calendar
RCIA
April 4, 7:00 pm, Sacred Heart Room
Women’s Prayer Group
April 4, 7:30 pm, Rectory Room 201
Scripture Study - Gospel According to John
April 6, 7:30 pm, Sacred Heart Room
April 7, 9:00 am, Fireplace Room
Moms of Young Children
April 8, 9:30 am, Fireplace Room
Donut Sunday
April 10, 9 & 10:30 am Masses, Narthex
PROTECTING GOD'S
CHILDREN WORKSHOP ™
St. Isaac Jogues will host the Protecting God's Children
Workshop on:Tues., April 12 - 6:30 pm, Fireplace Rm
Registration must be done online
1. Go to www.dioceseofjoliet.org
2. Click on Offices
3. Click on Chancery & Tribunal
4. Click on Protecting God’s
5. Click on VIRTUS
6. Click on workshop schedule
7. Here you will see all the workshops offered.
Choose one and click on Start Registration.
Check-in 15 minutes prior to the start time. Once workshop
begins, no one will be admitted and will need to attend
another session. The workshop is about 3 hours long.
If you have any questions, please call:
Jane Walter at 630-655-5918
April 10, 2016
After the 9 and 10:30 am Masses
In the Narthex
Hosted by the Knights of Columbus
Stress in Your Marriage? Retrouvaille is a pro-
gram for married couples that feel bored, frustrated, or
angry in their marriage. This program has helped 10’s of
1000’s of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all
levels including disillusionment and deep misery. To register for the April program call 630-541-8833 or email:
[email protected] or visit the web site at
http://www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Our Lady's Rosary Makers at SIJ will be meeting:
All are welcome to our monthly meeting of Our Lady’s
Rosary Makers at SIJ, which next gathers Friday, April
8th, at 9:30 am in the Sacred Heart Room in the Church.
We gather to make beautiful all-twine and plastic beaded
rosaries, which we distribute to the poorest of the poor all
over the world, to all in need, as well as to our military
overseas. Mary Alice Fitzpatrick at 630/ 325-6184.
Ladies Golf - Summer League
League plays Wednesday mornings
at Twin Lake Golf Course in Westmont.
SIGN UP –Wednesday, April 20th
8:30 - 9:30am in the Fireplace Room
Questions? Contact Nellie McCarthy
([email protected]),
Meg Berger([email protected]) or
Jessica Jagoe([email protected])
Fenwick High School
Blackfriars Guild Presents:
URINETOWN
Fenwick High School’s Blackfriars Guild will pr esent
the Tony Award-Winning Musical URINETOWN this
spring, April 15 - 17, 2016. Ur inetown is a hilar ious
musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social
irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate
mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre
itself! The show will take place at Fenwick High School,
505 Washington Avenue, Oak Park, Il. Performances
include: Friday, April 15 at 7:30pm, Saturday, April 16
at 2pm and 7:30pm, and Sunday, April 17 at 3pm.
Tickets are $16 for premium seating, and $11 for general
admission, www.fenwickfriars.com. Please note that
Fenwick is offering a $5 discount to its feeder school
parishes for the Saturday matinee performance only. The
promo code for that discount is FUTUREFRIAR.