April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
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School Office: 773.486.1334
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www.stjohnberchmans.org
2517 Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647
Masses:
Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m.,
11:30 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m.
Reconciliation (Confession):
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
Weekdays: by Appointment
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
April 5, 2015
Wayne’s World
Our Cross: Our Joy
Dear Friends,
So on this Easter Sunday I bid you welcome. I pray that as you
come to Saint John Berchmans on this fifth day of April you will allow
the joyful welcoming spirit and the hope the liturgy of Easter offers to
inspire you and instill in your heart a desire to return – wholeheartedly to an intimate relationship with God and his Church. I pray that the joy
that presents itself on this Easter day will consume you and inspire you
to carry hope and joy into our troubled world. Our world needs hope.
Our world needs joy. Our world needs you to be the bearers of that hope
and joy. Our world needs more Easter people, committed to Christ, and
living with joy.
Alleluia! Jesus Christ is risen – and today we rejoice
and celebrate. I welcome parishioners, visitors and
those here today seeking a church home. Saint John
Berchmans proclaims, as we rejoice in the victory of
Jesus Christ, that all are welcome! If you have been
away from church, for whatever reason, for a short
time or a long one, know that we want this to be your
church home. At Saint John Berchmans great things happen. We live our
mission. I share our mission with you here.
Living in Christ demands a change, a different way of living. Passion,
compassion and mercy constitute life in Christ. In the Easter Gospels
those that first heard the good news of the Resurrection, immediately
and urgently conveyed the news to anyone who would listen. Allow
their contagious enthusiasm to infect you. As we are invited to live in
newness of life, let’s do so compassionately, passionately, mercifully and
enthusiastically.
Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John
Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word,
Sacrament, and service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and
declares that all are welcome in this place.
We can only have and live this mission if and when we allow
ourselves to be partakers in the victory of Jesus and his paschal mystery.
Cardinal Dolan declared years ago that the cause of his joy (and if you
have ever seen him you’d know he’s filled with joy!) is the Cross. Just
two days ago we marked the crucifixion and death of the Lord and today
we gather with the hope that Easter offers. We must believe and partake
in the victory of Jesus.
On this Easter weekend, please join me in welcoming our newly
initiated members of the Roman Catholic Church, Kelly Cisneros, Cayli
Johannesen, Jesus Lara, Megan McCabe, Gerardo O’Campo, Isela Ortiz,
Jose Omar Ortiz, Norma Ortiz, Laura Perez, Luis Reyes and David
Sampen. Their participation in the life of this great community will make
it even richer. I pray that the Holy Spirit, who led them to our door, will
continue to direct their lives (and ours!). As we sing our Easter Alleluias,
let’s let the light of Christ’s Resurrection touch the darkness in our lives.
Let’s allow the power of Resurrection joy to wash over any sadness we
may possess. Let’s permit Easter hope to permeate our entire lives, and
joyfully wait for the day when we too will appear with him in glory.
With all that happens in our world and in our own city, it might be
tempting to lose hope. So God gives us Easter to remind us to hope, to
trust and to rejoice in Jesus’ victory over sin and death. We can all think
of obstacles to hope – I need not even mention them here. We can either
focus our attention on the obstacles or we can fix our gaze on reasons
to hope. Saint Paul says it clearly when he admonishes the Colossians.
“Brothers and sisters, if then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above where
Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on
earth…then you too will appear with him in Glory.”
Happy Easter!
God in his infinite wisdom, allowed Jesus to suffer and die that you
and I might have the promise of eternal life, eternal bliss, eternal joy.
Today we celebrate that promise and the hope it offers. When we fix
our gaze on the promise, when we seek and think of what is above, our
attitudes and subsequent actions shift. When we have hope, joy fills our
hearts. When joy fills our hearts it brims over into our loving actions.
When loving actions come from us, our world is a better place and great
things happen!
P.S. I thank, in a special way, all that have made these Holy Week and
Easter liturgies so beautiful. Jennifer, Carlos, Jean, Joe, Father Paul,
Maria, Jorge, Willie, Martha, Judy, Cathy… You know who you are.
Thank you!
Our Mission:
Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word, Sacrament, and
service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and declares that all are welcome in this place.
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April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
THE YEAR OF THE SACRAMENTS
Pope Francis’ Vision of Healing and Communion
(JULY 2014 - JUNE 2015)
Parish Announcements
STRENGTHEN
The very word confirm means to strengthen
or to make stronger. Baptism gives us new life
in Christ and makes us sons and daughters of
God in the Son, Jesus Christ. Confirmation strengthens us in that
identity with another outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Even more,
Confirmation makes us stronger to live out that identity. As we walk
through this world, we often feel pulled in many directions. There
are many forces, some good but many quite negative, that press in
on us. How will we respond? Will we feel overwhelmed and unable
to do anything? From what can we draw the strength and courage
to make the right decisions, to stay on course, and to follow through
on our commitments? For believers who have been confirmed in the
Holy Spirit, the answer lies in the strengthening that is already within
us. Faith alerts us to the precious and graced resource that we carry
within ourselves.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Saint John Berchmans Easter Egg Hunt will take place today,
immediately following the 9:45am & 11:30am Masses. Come out
after Mass and join us in the courtyard. Parents, please be mindful
that many small children participate in this event. This is the perfect
opportunity to share a lesson in Christian charity with your children,
by asking the older ones to help the little ones. This way it will be
enjoyable for all.
ANOINTING MASS
On Saturday, April 11th there will be an anointing Mass at 5:00pm.
All those who are ill in body or mind are welcome to come and be
anointed.
2015 Annual Catholic Appeal
Debt Reduction Program
“Your Gift Gives Twice”
ONLINE GIVING TO SJB
Save the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by
giving to Saint John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set
up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly from
your checking or savings account. If you have questions, please contact
Joe or Jennifer in the parish office.
Stewards of God’s Creation
SAINT JOSEPH TABLE
By NicoleVilches
Peace & Justice, Paz y Justicia Commission Co-Chair
Thank you to all who helped and all who
came to our 2nd Annual Saint Joseph
Table. We enjoyed preparing for it, and
the joy and enthusiasm of all who joined
us, made it all worthwhile. If you didn’t
have a chance to join us, mark your
calendars now for next year’s event MARCH 19, 2016. SEE YOU THEN!
Catholic Social Teaching Principle: Care for God’s Creation
“We show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of
creation. Care for the earth is not just an Earth Day slogan,
it is a requirement of our faith. We are called to protect people
and the planet, living our faith in relationship with all of God’s
creation. This environmental challenge has fundamental moral
and ethical dimensions that cannot be ignored.”
All are Welcome at Saint
John Berchmans!
Happy Easter from the Peace & Justice, Paz y Justicia Commission!
As we join in joyful celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, all around
us we can see signs of life returning to Logan Square after the long
Chicago winter. Throughout the month of April, the Peace and Justice
Commission invites you to join us as we explore the many ways that
we can help to be stewards of God’s creation. Watch the bulletin each
week for reflections and invitations to action. Together, we can make
a difference!
If you are new to our church or just visiting,
please stop and introduce yourself. We
are happy to have you share in today’s
celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not
have a church home, we invite you to become a part of our parish
family. To register as a parishioner, please contact the rectory office.
Registration forms can also be found in the vestibule of the church
or on our website at www.stjohnberchmans.org.
The LORD God then took the man and settled him in the Garden of Eden, to
cultivate and care for it. — Genesis 2:15
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April 5, 2015
Wayne’s World
Nuestra Cruz: Nuestra Alegría
Queridos Amigos,
compasivas salen de nosotros, nuestro mundo es un lugar mejor ¡suceden
cosas maravillosas!
¡Aleluya! Jesucristo ha resucitado - y hoy nos
regocijamos y celebramos. Doy la bienvenida a todos
los feligreses, visitantes y los que se encuentran aquí hoy
buscando un hogar en la iglesia. ¡San Juan Berchmans
proclama, mientras que nos regocijamos en la victoria
de Jesucristo, que todos son bienvenidos! Si usted ha
estado alejado de la iglesia, por cualquier razón que
sea, por un tiempo corto o largo, sepa que desearíamos que este sea su hogar
espiritual. En San Juan Berchmans suceden grandes cosas. Vivimos nuestra
misión. Comparto con usted nuestra misión aquí.
Así que en este domingo de Pascua le doy la bienvenida. Oro para que
al llegar usted a San Juan Berchmans en este cinco de abril permita que el
alegre espíritu de bienvenida y la esperanza de la liturgia de Pascua ofrezcan
inspirar e infundirle en su corazón el deseo de regresar - de todo corazón
- a una relación íntima con Dios y con su Iglesia. Oro para que la alegría
que se presenta en este día de Pascua le consuma y le inspire a que lleve
la esperanza y alegría a nuestro atribulado mundo. Nuestra palabra necesita
esperanza. Nuestro mundo necesita alegría. Nuestro mundo le necesita para
ser los transmisores de esperanza y alegría. Nuestro mundo necesita más gente
de Pascua, comprometidos con Cristo, y viviendo con alegría
Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad
de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama
por medio de la Palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios está
cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.
El vivir en Cristo exige un cambio, una forma diferente de vivir. La
pasión, compasión y misericordia constituyen la vida en Cristo. En los
Evangelios de la Pascua los que primero escucharon la buena noticia de la
Resurrección, inmediata y urgentemente transmitieron la noticia a quien
deseaba escuchar. Permita que su contagioso entusiasmo le infecte. Como se
nos invita a vivir una nueva vida, hagámoslo de manera compasiva, con pasión,
misericordia y entusiasmo.
Solamente podemos tener y vivir esta misión, siempre y cuando nos
permitamos ser partícipes de la victoria de Jesús y su misterio pascual. El
Cardenal Dolan declaró hace años que la causa de su alegría (y si lo ha visto
alguna vez sabrá que él está lleno de alegría) es la Cruz. Hace sólo dos días
marcamos la crucifixión y muerte del Señor y hoy nos reunimos con la
esperanza que ofrece la Pascua. Debemos creer y participar en la victoria de
Jesús.
En este fin de semana de Pascua, por favor, demos la bienvenida a
nuestros nuevos miembros iniciados a la Iglesia Católica Romana, Kelly
Cisneros, Cayli Johannesen, Jesus Lara, Megan McCabe, Gerardo O’Campo,
Isela Ortiz, Jose Omar Ortiz, Norma Ortiz, Laura Perez, Luis Reyes and
David Sampen. Su participación en la vida de esta gran comunidad hará que sea
aún más enriquecida. Le pido al Espíritu Santo, que les guió a nuestra puerta,
continúe dirigiendo sus vidas (¡y las nuestras!). Al cantar nuestras aleluyas de
Pascua, dejemos que la luz de la Resurrección de Cristo toque la oscuridad
en nuestras vidas. Permitamos que el poder de alegría de la Resurrección
elimine cualquier tristeza que podamos poseer. Permitamos que la esperanza
de la Pascua se impregne en nuestras vidas, y con alegría esperar el día en que
nosotros también apareceremos con él en la gloria.
Con todo lo que sucede en nuestro mundo y en nuestra propia ciudad,
podría ser tentador que perdamos la esperanza. Así que Dios nos da la Pascua
para recordarnos que esperemos, confiemos y nos regocijemos en la victoria
de Jesús sobre el pecado y la muerte. Todos podemos pensar en los obstáculos
a la esperanza – ni siquiera necesito mencionarlos aquí. Así como podemos
centrar nuestra atención en los obstáculos también podemos concentrarnos en
las razones para tener esperanza. San Pablo lo dice claramente cuando predica
a los Colosenses. “Hermanos y hermanas, puesto que ustedes han resucitado
con Cristo, busquen los bienes de arriba, donde está Cristo sentado a la
derecha de Dios. Pongan todo el corazón en los bienes del cielo, no en los
de la tierra...también ustedes se manifestaran gloriosos juntamente con él.”
¡Felices Pascuas!
Dios en su infinita sabiduría, permitió que Jesús sufriera y muriera para
que usted y yo pudiéramos tener la promesa de la vida eterna, la dicha eterna,
el gozo eterno. Hoy celebramos esa promesa y esperanza que ofrece. Cuando
nos concentramos en la promesa, cuando buscamos y pensamos en lo que está
arriba, nuestras actitudes y acciones posteriores cambian. Cuando tenemos
esperanza, la alegría llena nuestros corazones. Cuando la alegría llena nuestros
corazones, estos se desbordan de acciones compasivas. Cuando las acciones
P.D. Agradezco, de una manera especial, a todos los que han hecho estas
liturgias de Semana Santa y de Pascua sean tan hermosas. Jennifer, Carlos,
Jean, Joe, el Padre Paul, María, Jorge, Willie, Martha, Judy, Cathy ... Usted
sabe quién usted es. ¡Gracias!
Nuestra Misión:
“Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama por medio
de la palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios esta cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”
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April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
EL AÑO DE LOS SACRAMENTOS
La Visión del Papa Francisco Sobre la Sancación y la Comunión
(JULIO 2014 - JUNIO 2015)
FORTALECER
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La palabra “confirmar” significa fortalecer o hacer
más fuerte. El Bautismo nos da nueva vida en Cristo
y nos hace hijos e hijas de Dios en el Hijo, Jesucristo.
La Confirmación nos fortalece en esa identidad
con una nueva efusión del Espíritu Santo. Incluso, la Confirmación nos
hace más fuertes para vivir esa identidad. Mientras avanzamos por este
mundo, con frecuencia nos sentimos halados en diferentes direcciones.
Hay muchas fuerzas —algunas buenas pero muchas bastante negativas—
que ejercen presión sobre nosotros. ¿Cómo responderemos a esto? ¿Nos
sentiremos abrumados e incapaces de hacer algo? ¿De dónde podremos
obtener la fuerza y el valor para tomar las decisiones correctas, para
mantener el curso y para respetar nuestros compromisos? Para los
creyentes que han sido confirmados en el Espíritu Santo, la respuesta
yace en la fortaleza que ya está dentro de nosotros. La fe nos alerta ante la
fuente preciosa y llena de gracia que llevamos dentro.
BÚSQUEDA DE HUEVOS DE PASCUA
San Juan Berchmans tendrá una Búsqueda de Huevos de Pascua, hoy,
inmediatamente después de las misas de 9:45am y de 11:30am. Venga
después de la misa y únase a nosotros en el césped. Padres, por favor
tengan en cuenta que muchos niños pequeños participan en este evento.
Ésta es la oportunidad perfecta de compartir una lección de caridad
cristiana con sus niños, pidiendo a los mayores que ayuden a los más
pequeños. De esta manera todos se divierten.
MISA DE UNCIÓN
El sábado, 11 de abril habrá una Misa de unción a las 5:00pm. Todos los
que están enfermos física o mentalmente son bienvenidos a venir y ser
ungidos.
La Campaña Católica Anual para 2015
Programa de Reducción de Deuda
“Su Regalo Da Dos Veces”
DONACIONES ELECTRÓNICAS A SJB
¡Ahórrese la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria
de las donaciones del domingo a Saint John Berchmans donando
electrónicamente! Inicie una sesión en GiveCentral para configurar una
cuenta y su ofrenda semanal se descontará directamente de su cuenta de
cheques o ahorros. Si usted tiene preguntas, póngase en contacto con Joe
o Jennifer en la oficina parroquial.
El Cuidado por la Creación de Dios
SAN JOSÉ MESA
¡Gracias a todos los que ayudaron y
todos los que vinieron a nuestra segunda
Mesa Anual de San José. Disfrutamos
preparándola, y la alegría y el entusiasmo
de todos los que nos acompañaron,
hicieron que valiera la pena. Si usted
no tuvo la oportunidad de unirse a
nosotros, marque su calendario ahora
para el evento del próximo año - 19 DE
MARZO DEL 2016. ¡NOS VEREMOS!
Por NicoleVilches
Co-presidente de la Comisión Peace & Justice/Paz y Justicia
Tema de Enseñanza Social Católica: El Cuidado de la Creación
de Dios
“Nosotros mostramos nuestro respeto por el Creador cuidando
la creación. El cuidado de la tierra no es sólo un slogan para el
Día de la Tierra, es un requisito de nuestra fe. Estamos llamados
a proteger a las personas y al planeta viviendo nuestra fe en
relación con toda la creación de Dios. Este desafío ambiental tiene
dimensiones morales y éticas fundamentales que no pueden ser
ignoradas”.
¡Todos son Bienvenidos en
San Juan Berchmans!
¡Feliz Pascua de parte de la Comisión de Peace & Justice, Paz y Justicia!
A medida que nos unimos a la celebración alegre de la Resurrección
de Cristo, podemos ver en nuestro alrededor las muestras de vida
retornando a Logan Square después del largo invierno de Chicago. A
través del mes de abril, la Comisión de Paz y Justicia le invita a que
nos acompañe mientras que exploramos las muchas maneras en que
podemos ayudar a ser administradores de la creación de Dios. Vea el
boletín cada semana para las reflexiones y las invitaciones a la acción.
¡Juntos podemos hacer la diferencia!
Si usted es nuevo en nuestra iglesia o simplemente
está visitando, por favor deténgase e introdúzcase.
Estamos contentos de poder compartir la
celebración de la Eucaristía el día de hoy. Si no
tiene una iglesia, le invitamos a formar parte
de nuestra familia parroquial. Para registrarse como feligrés, por favor,
póngase en contacto con la oficina de la rectoría. Las formas de registro se
pueden también encontrar en el vestíbulo de la iglesia o en nuestra página
web www.stjohnberchmans.org.
El SEÑOR Dios tomó al hombre y lo puso en el Huerto de Edén, para que lo
labrase y lo guardase.-Génesis 2:15
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School News
Admissions are Open!
Online applications for the 2015-16 school year are open to the public!There are still openings
available, but our lower grades (PK-3rd) are filling up quickly. Families who are considering St.
John Berchmans School for the 2015-16 school year are encouraged to complete the application
as soon as possible.
To learn more, we invite you to visit the Prospective Parent page on our website. On this page,
you can learn a little bit more about our vibrant and growing school community. Here you can
peek into our virtual windows and see just a small sampling of what makes St. John Berchmans
School a great place to be!
But we hope your journey with us doesn’t end here. We invite you to reach out to us and stop
in for a visit, so that you can see in real time and space, the rigorous, innovative and collaborative
ways our students, their teachers and our administration work together to live out our mission to LEARN, GROW, SHARE & BELIEVE, together!
A school tour and a personalized admissions consultation can be scheduled at any time during school hours. Contact our Assistant Principal,Amanda
Sullivan to schedule your private visit today!
Why St. John Berchmans?
At the core of our school mission and vision is the strong desire to nurture, engage and empower students to reach their full potential in all facets of
their lives — academically, spiritually, socially and physically.
ON APRIL 18TH OUR SCHOOL GYMNASIUM WILL BE
TRANSFORMED INTO EAGLEMAN’S BOOKSTORE, A
SPEAKEASY FROM THE 1920’S.
Festivities begin at 6pm, immediately following our 5pm Mass.
Enjoy an evening of food and fun in support of SJB School!
This year’s event includes . . .
Silent Auction
Raffle
Great Food
Full Bar
DJ & Dancing
Try your luck at one of our roulette tables!
Tickets are available at www.givecentral.org or in the school office
For more information please contact Rochelle Brophy at
773-486-1334, or [email protected]
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
L E G AC Y
C A M PA I G N
Restore, Renew, Rejoice!
On Easter Sunday 2011, we began
our 4-year, $4.992 million Legacy
Campaign. During this time we made
restored and renewed many of our
campus buildings. All of our buildings
on the Logan Campus have new
windows along with roof and masonry
repairs. Our church basement has
brand-new accessible bathrooms. Our
Altgeld school gym has a new wood
floor. All of our past operating debt
has been repaid.
El domingo de Pascua del 2011,
comenzamos nuestra Campaña de Legado
de 4- años, de 4,992 millones de dólares.
Durante este tiempo hemos restaurado
y renovado muchos de nuestros edificios
del campus. Todos nuestros edificios en
el Campus de Logan tienen ventanas
nuevas junto con reparaciones de techos y
mampostería. Nuestro sótano de la iglesia
tiene nuevos baños accesibles. Nuestro
gimnasio de la escuela Altgeld tiene un piso
de madera nuevo. Se ha pagado la ultima
deuda de funcionamiento.
Thank you for your support
this last four years. We have
been very successful on
this journey. However
before we rejoice, we
have one last task to
accomplish and we need
the support of everyone in
this community to meet this
goal. Through the Annual Catholic
Appeal Debt Reduction Program, we
have the opportunity to eliminate our
outstanding construction debt. Are
you in? Have you pledge? We are still
hoping for 100% participation, and do
not intend to rest until we reach that
mark. I hope that all will use this Easter
season to prayerfully consider what
you can do to help our parish and our
school. This is our legacy; let’s make it
a good one.
Gracias por su apoyo estos últimos
cuatro años. Hemos tenido
mucho éxito en este viaje. Sin
embargo antes de que nos
alegremos, tenemos una
última tarea que cumplir y
necesitamos el apoyo de todos
los miembros de esta comunidad
para cumplir con este objetivo. A través
del Programa de Reducción de Deuda
de la Campaña Católica Anual, tenemos
la oportunidad de eliminar nuestra deuda
de construcción existente. ¿Contamos con
usted? ¿Se ha comprometido? Aun estamos
esperando la participación del 100%, y no
tenemos la intención de descansar hasta
que alcancemos ese objetivo. Espero que
todos ustedes utilicen este tiempo de
Pascua para que consideren devotamente
lo que pueden hacer para ayudar a nuestra
parroquia y nuestra escuela. Esta es nuestra
herencia; hagamos todo lo posible.
Happy Easter!
¡Felices Pascuas!
THANK YOU SJB!
Many thanks to all who came to the Soup with Substance
on Friday, March 20th to help sort and package the
toiletries collected by our community. These packages
will be delivered to Catholic Charities for distribution to
the homeless.
Restaurar, Renovar, ¡Gozar!
L A C A M PA Ñ A D E L E G A D O D E S J B
Stewardship Report
¡GRACIAS SJB!
Muchas gracias a todos los que asistieron a la Sopa con
Substancia el viernes 20 de marzo y ayudaron a clasificar
y empacar los artículos recogidos por nuestra comunidad.
Estos paquetes serán entregados a Caridades Católicas para
su distribución a las personas que carecen de un hogar.
March 22, 2015
Loose Currency
In Envelopes
Online giving at GiveCentral.org
1,031.26
3,129.00
2,764.48
Total Sunday Collection
6,924.74
Our weekly goal
Surplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal
7,947.00
(1,022.26)
Children’s envelopes
Thank you ~ Gracias
Alleluia!
29.06
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RCIA Spotlights
Please Pray
Norma Ortiz &
Gerardo O’Campo
My name is Norma and I’m
preparing to receive my
Confirmation. When I was
9yrs old, I received my First
Communion.
For some
reason, I don’t know why,
I distanced myself from the
Catholic church. I decided
to join the RCIA because I
want to learn more about the
Catholic faith. I’m extremely
thankful to my family for introducing me to St. John Berchmans
Church. I feel very welcome here and everyone is sweet and
supportive. I’m grateful for Fr. Paul, Rita, Fr. Wayne and all the
members of our Thursday night meetings. I feel so blessed to
have this amazing opportunity and I know, thanks to them, I will
learn to be closer to God and live by the Catholic faith.
FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF
OUR COMMUNITY
For the health of
Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Katarzyna Bielarz, Jim Browne, Florence
Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Audrey Barr-Calmes, Gary
Calmes, Mike Cokins, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jean Condon, Brian
DeLeon, Daniel Dombrowski, Danny Doyle, Anna Duski, Edwin Duvall,
Francis Cardinal George, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis
Hanson, Colin Hayes, Jack Hayford, Lois Hinkens, Jane Jones, Michael D.
Jones, Helen Kadar, Theresa Kattner, Mildred F. Kur, Mary Ann Kosiba,
Robert Lauer, Hector Lorenzo, Celia Gresens MacNaughton, Alice
Maestrazi, Ewing Metoyer, Kay Meyer, Humberto Moya, Katie O’Connor,
Sr. Margaret Ormond, Norine Ortega, Debra Parsons, Genevieve
Podraza, Jorge Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita
Sanchez, Glydden Santiago, Rev. John Schlegel, Celeste Schwilck, Joseph
Slocki, Aurora Tapia, Jorge Tapia, Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres, Maria
Torres, Sylvia Torres, Rocio Valdivia and Lucille Wozny
My name is Gerardo and I am receiving my First Communion
and Confirmation. Honestly, I don’t know much about the
Catholic faith, and my family weren’t really church people. I
guess it all started when I met my wife and was spending time
with her family that I saw how much they talked about God and
how they practice the Catholic faith at home, I became more
interested in what they were doing and what it all meant. My
wife and I, along with my brother and sister in law have all joined
the RCIA. For me it really has been a positive experience and I
have learned a lot more about God and my religion, even though
I still have a lot more to learn. I’m very grateful for Father Paul,
Father Wayne and Rita for giving the time to teach us and give us
the knowledge of God and the history of the Catholic religion.
I started classes not really knowing anything and now as the
classes are coming to an end I have a better understanding of
God and in all I feel like a better person. I will, of course,
still be coming to St. John Berchmans church for Mass and to
continue my journey with God.
SJB STAFF CONTACTS
PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, [email protected]
RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, [email protected]
PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins
DEACONS:
Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, [email protected]
Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS:
Joseph P. D’Arco, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY:
Jennifer Cortez, [email protected]
COORDINATOR OF ADULT FAITH FORMATION:
Rita Kattner, [email protected]
COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Marie Jochum, [email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC:
Jean Tuohy, [email protected]
SPANISH CHOIR DIRECTOR:
Carlos Ortiz, [email protected]
Thank you to all of those who helped prepare and support
our RCIA candidates through this process, especially Fr.
Paul, Fr. Wayne, Joyana Dvorak, Kristi Koegle, and Eric
Varavadekar. We also extend our gratitude to those who
helped prepare for the celebration after the Easter Vigil
as we continue to welcome our newly initiated Catholics.
PARISH SECRETARY:
Guille McMahon, [email protected]
PRINCIPAL:
Margaret Roketenetz, [email protected]
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL:
Amanda Sullivan, [email protected]
God Bless,
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS:
Rochelle Brophy, [email protected]
Rita Kattner
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:
Judy Ciukowski, [email protected]
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April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
HOLY SATURDAY
WEDNESDAY, April 8 – Wednesday within the Octave of Easter
SATURDAY, April 4 – Holy Saturday
7:00am +LUIS NIEBLA
Easter Vigil/Vigilia Pascual
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
7:30pm
(Bilingual)
THURSDAY, April 9 –Thursday within the Octave of Easter
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Con-Celebrant: Fr. Paul Reicher
7:00am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
Deacons: Jorge Cabrera and Guillermo Mendizabal
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Lectors: Elvia Arroyo, Lucie Cleary, Edmundo Mendez, Judy Ciukowski, Esther Uruchima, Art DeLeon,
FRIDAY, April 10 – Friday within the Octave of Easter
Wanda Reyes, Jennifer Cortez
7:00am JOEL ZUÑIGA
EMHC: Herminda Bonifazi, Juliana Sampen, Ken Ciukowski, Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Martha DeLeon
Altar Servers: M. Cerrillo, I. Ibarra, L. Melvin, D. Uruchima, SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER
J. Uruchima
SATURDAY, April 11
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EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
5:00PM +VIRGINIA AND PETER KOWALSKI
SUNDAY, April 5
+WINIFRED DUFFY
8:15am +NANCY J, NANCY M, AND MARY ANN BRAVATA
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
+PATRICK D’ARCY
Deacon: Guillermo Mendizabal
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Lectors: Ed Pennington,
Commentator: Kathleen Wetstein
EMHC: Magda Cardona,
Lectors: Patricia Harris, Anna Wozny-Ramirez
Altar Servers: C. Cardona, C. Cardona, A. Rios
EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Nancy Krause, Dan Wetstein
Servers: R. Rojas, R. Rojas, L. Santiago
SUNDAY, April 12
8:15am +FRANK L. GAPINSKI
9:45am +J. R. MCBRIDE
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
CHARLES F. STRUBBE FAMILY
Commentator: Olga Perez
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
Lector: Art DeLeon
Commentator: Jennifer Cortez
EMHC: Krystyna Bielarz, Jeffrey Bowen, Anna Wozny-Ramirez
Lectors: Amy Bizzari, Joseph Harrison
Server: L. Santiago
EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Roberta Anelli, Raghda Fakhoury, Orlando Guerra, Natalie Kenny, Noreen Russo,
9:45am +EILEEN BOLAND
Rocio Valdivia, Magda Cardona, Joe Kenny
Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham
Altar Servers: B. Amil, J. Guerra, R. Guerra, E. Ham,
Commentator: John Swinford
Y. Sanchez-Peña
Lectors: Kathleen Dillon Narko, Lucie Cleary
EMHC: Herminda Bonifazi, Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski
11:30am+ALBERTO ZUÑIGA
Altar Servers: J. Ortiz, S. Rodriguez, N. Swinford
EDWARD DIAZ
Oficiante: Pd. Kevin Birmingham
11:30am+CARMELO ZUÑIGA
Diácono: Guillermo Mendizabal
Oficiante: Pd.Wayne F.Watts
Comentarista/Peticiones: Esther Uruchima
Diácono/Homilista: Jorge Cabrera
Lectores: Maria Gudino, Alice Vila
Comentarista/Peticiones: Socorro Torres
MESC: Ninfa Rangel, Estela Izaguirre,Wanda Reyes, Ivette Gudino, Lectores: Ivette Gudino, Manuel Cerrillo
Armando y Maria E. Salgado
MESC: Guadalupe Pantoja, Maria Acevedo, Gaby Uruchima, Monaguillos: J. Arroyo, I. Ibarra, A. Uruchima
Ivette Gudino
Monaguillos: L. Melvin, A. Reyes, D. Uruchima
***There is no 6:30pm Mass on Easter Sunday
6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS
MONDAY, April 6 – Monday within the Octave of Easter
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
7:00am +PETER FINLEY DUNNE
Commentator: Kathleen McCormick
Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher
Lector: Kitty Tunca
EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Mark Dombrowski, Orlando Guerra
TUESDAY, April 7 – Tuesday within the Octave of Easter
Altar Servers: J. Guerra, R. Guerra,Y. Sanchez-Peña
7:00am CESARIA ZUÑIGA
Presider: Fr.Wayne F.Watts
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