SAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISHSAINT ISAAC JOGUES PARISH 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL 60714 ♦♦ 847.967.1060 847.967.1060 ♦♦ Fax: 847.967.1070 Fax: 847.967.1070 ♦♦ Website: http://sijWebsite: http://sij--parish.com parish.com

EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD

APRIL 20, 2014

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This Lamb is Christ who redeems and reconciles to God the Father the sheep who have strayed. The connection between Passover and the Day of Atonement is clearly here. According to Jewish tradition, on the day of Atonement, the chief priest would select two goats and a ram. One goat was set apart for God. The other goat - - called the “scape goat” - - was burdened with the sins of the whole community. It was driven out to the desert . The other goat was sacrificed. The ram, which was unblemished, was then offered up to remove the sins of God’s people. Jesus, our Lamb of God, takes away the sins of the world through the Sacri-fice at Calvary. In the Easter Mystery, we see re-alized Jesus’ promise: “I have come not to abolish the Law, but fulfill it.” The theology of the Victimae Paschali celebrates Passover in a “fulfilled” sense.

Death and life have contended In that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal

Sinners are not only cleansed and redeemed, they are given a “Promised Land” above and beyond this world. It is a new life that will endure forever! The beauty of our Catholic heritage is reflected in the magnificent Easter Sequence. The Victimae Paschali makes the celebration of the Resurrection not a dim memorial of the past, but a vibrant testi-mony of a truth present NOW and in Eternity. A Blessed Easter! -Fr. Luczak

EASTER:

The Passover - Atonement

A lamb the sheep redeemeth: Christ, who only is sinless,

Reconcileth sinners to the Father! College English majors are often surprised to learn that modern drama - - Theatre as we know it - - was “born” in Church. Its “birthday” is Easter! “Quem QuaeritIs?” “Whom do you seek?” is a trope, possibly from the 9th century, that dramatiz-es the story of the three Marys and their dialogue with an angel at the sepulcher. Tropes were alter-nating chants or “amplifications” of passages from the Liturgy. The Sequence for Easter Sunday, the Victimae Paschali, is often sung as a hymn with a familiar tune, but it has the “potential” to be a me-dieval trope. Composed by a priest, Wipo of Bur-gundy, in the 11th Century, the Victimae Paschali has been called “a dramatic dialogue between Mary Magdalene and the Church.” Traditionally, the chant melody was divided into parts for women, men, boys and full choir. When the chant is per-formed in this way it has a profound effect. Medi-tating on the text reveals a “double edge” to the Paschal Mystery. The Victimae Paschali de-scribes a convergence and completion of the most important Jewish Festivals - - Passover and the Day of Atonement. At the center of the conver-gence - - the reason for it - - is the Lamb of God. The Lamb of God is the “Victim” slain and the Vic-tor King, ever reigning.” This recalls the unblem-ished lamb sacrificed on the first Passover night. By the blood of that lamb, the Angel of Death “passed over” the faithful of Israel. But there is an-other dimension to the Easter Lamb.

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Victimae Paschali

Let Christians offer sacrificial Praises to the Passover victim. The lamb has redeemed the sheep; The Innocent Christ has reconciled the sinners to the Father. Death and life contended in a spectacular battle: the Prince of life, who died, reigns alive. Tell us, Mary, what did you see on the road?

“I saw the tomb of the living Christ and the glory of his rising, the angelic witnesses, the clothes and the shroud.”

“Christ my hope is arisen; into Galilee, he will go before his own.” [Happy they who bear the witness Mary’s word believing above the tales of Jewry deceiving.] We know Christ is truly risen from the dead! To us, victorious King, have mercy! Amen. [Alleluia.]

Notes from your Parish Pastoral Council The Parish Pastoral Council met on Thursday evening 3/27. The following topics were discussed. • “To Teach Who Christ Is” campaign – reviewed outcome of committee meeting on 3/20. Planning is progressing

on schedule. Information packets to be delivered the first two weekends in April. • Report of the APC. • Finalized the Operational Guidelines and Bylaws which the council will operate under. We need to combine

guidelines and bylaws into one document. • Set the data and developed the agenda for the annual parish meeting. See the bulletin for the details.

Our next meeting will be in April – Ed Segraves, Chairperson

FOOD DONATION BASKET IN THE HOLY FAMILY ROOM

Donations needed-you may donate canned food and other non-perishable food items for the needy by placing them in

the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry Food Donation Basket located in the Holy Family Room.

We appreciate all items, but we are always in need of fruit, cereal and hot chocolate.

Donations can be made all year long.

Thank you for your generosity, Your St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

Adults interested in being baptized, received into the Catholic Church or completing their Catholic Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation are invited to call Dee Stanton, 847/966-1180 for more info.

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EASTER GRACE

Creative God and Lord of Life, You who call forth from the darkness of death all those who love You,

we rejoice, on this Easter Sunday, in the resurrection from the dead of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Visit our home and this table with Your bright blessing of

peace and life. We pause in the midst of this prayer to remember all the holy dead of our family who live

now in You and who await the final and glorious resurrection of the dead.

May they and we, because of our faith in You, our God, taste in the victory of life over death. May the

Risen Christ, our Lord and Savior, be our guest as we celebrate His resurrection with this Easter Sunday

dinner. Bless those whose work to prepare this meal has truly been a work of prayer, and bless all of us who shall share it with Easter love and joy. May

You, then, bless this table and this food, and each of us in Your holy name: Father, Son, and

Holy Spirit. Amen. Alleluia! (from Fr. Edward Hays, c1979)

We wish you and your families a

Joyful and Blessed Easter!

BIBLE STUDY

A reminder to the Bible Study group that we will not meet this Wednesday, April 23. Our new study on the parables begins April 30th, 9:30 a.m., in Rm. 6. New participants welcome! Questions? Call the RE

Office, 847/966-1180.

MASS OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK

The Spring Mass of the Anointing of the Sick will be this Saturday, April 26th, at 1:30 p.m. in the church. Refreshments will follow in the Holy Family Room. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is for all who are suffering in body, mind or spirit (illness, grief, aging, pending surgery, etc.) Family members and caregivers are welcome to come and also be strengthened by the prayer and support of the com-munity. Members of the parish are encouraged to come and join with the Ministers of Care in praying for our brothers and sisters in need of healing and the Lord’s peace. The Prayer Shawl Ministers will also have some shawls and lap blankets available for those who might benefit from their warmth and embrace of prayer.

FIRST FRIDAY On First Friday, May 2, we will resume our monthly

evening of prayer dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the healing and guidance of our nation from 7-10 p.m. The evening will include exposition of the Blessed

Sacrament, praying the Patriotic Rosary, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and all the mysteries of the Rosary. We will conclude with Benediction. Please offer the

gift of your prayer for an hour or two or whatever your time allows.

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Religious Education

+The RE Catechists, Assistants, Families and Staff wish you a Joyous Easter and thank you for your pray-er, encouragement and example as you help pass on our Catholic faith! +RE Classes will not meet on Monday night, April 21. We look forward to seeing everyone on April 28. If students have not turned in their Rice Bowl Project do-nations from Lent, please bring them to class on April 28. +Confirmation Year II Candidates have their Day of the Spirit Retreat this Saturday, April 26th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall (downstairs of the church). Lunch will be provided and final staff interviews will be held. Candidates should be thinking about their let-ter to Bishop Rojas, which they will write during the retreat. Candidates with late work need to bring it that morning and a parent/guardian will have to come to the hall to sign a permission slip if you have not yet turned one in. Thank you! +Reminder: Confirmation practice for Confirmation Yr. II Candidates will be on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at St. Martha Church in Morton Grove. Sponsors or a parent must attend the practice.

ECUMENICAL/INTERRELIGIOUS COMMITTEE

The Ecumenical/Interreligious Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 22nd, at 7 p.m. in the Rectory. We may have

a guest and we will be looking ahead to the upcoming Ecumenical Service in Chicago.

The Teen Group will meet next Sunday,

April 27th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall. All teens of the parish are welcome to come! We will be preparing for our upcoming visits to Beth-any Terrace and the Little Sisters of the Poor. We’ll also be making invitations for the Confir-

mation Class for the June celebration.

THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY: APRIL 27 In 1931 Our Lord appeared to Sr. Faustina Kowalska in a vision and gave her the mission of spreading His message of Mercy to the whole world. Jesus said to her: “Paint an image according to the pattern you see with the signature: `Jesus, I Trust in You’ -- `Jezu, Ufam Tobie.’ This Feast emerged from the very depths of My mercy, and it is confirmed in the vast depths of My tender mercies (420…) It is My desire that it be solemnly celebrated on the first Sunday after Easter. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shel-ter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners. On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. I pour out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who approach the fountain of My mercy (600).” On the first Sunday after Easter 2000, Blessed Pope John Paul II announced that Sister Faustina was to join the ranks of Saints. On that same day the Pope formally announced that the Sunday after Easter would henceforth be known as Divine Mercy Sunday. (And it will be on Divine Mercy Sunday 2014 that Pope Francis will canonize Blessed Pope John Paul II and Blessed Pope John XXIII and they will also join the ranks of Saints!) We will celebrate The Feast of Mercy beginning with the Noon Mass next Sunday, April 27th. It will be followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until 3 p.m. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 2-3 p.m. with confessions being heard in English and Polish. The Chaplet of Divine mer-cy will be prayed in English, Polish and Tagalog at 3 p.m. and conclude with Benediction. All are invited to observe the end of the Octave of Easter with praise and thanks to God for His Divine Mercy. Booklets for the Divine Mercy Novena, which began on Good Friday are available at the doors of the Church TODAY. Please join in praying this novena which our Lord also entrusted to St. Faustina.

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All are invited to the St. Isaac Jogues Parish Pastoral Council

Annual Report on Sunday, June 29th.

The meeting will begin after the Noon Mass until 3PM in the Holy Family Room. Presentations will include highlights of the past year and a look to the future from the Parish Pastoral Council, Commissions & Finance, and “To Teach Who Christ is” Stewardship campaign. Comments from parishioners are welcomed. We ask that all people who wish to make a statement, submit the topic they wish to address in writing by May 30th. The PPC will consider all submitted requests, but will not comment at the open meet-ing. Please deliver your written requests to the parish office or email to sijppc8149@yahoo.com by May 30th.

Sunday Collec on Recap Last Sunday of March, 2014

Actual Budget Difference Actual Last Yr. Difference Sunday Collec on $7,920 $9,000 ($1,080) $7,920 $11,098 ($3,178)

Month to Date $50,654 $55,250 ($4,596) $50,654 $52,975 ($2,321)

Year to Date $395,371 $437,750 ($42,379) $395,371 $429,213 ($33,842)

Only one quarter to go in FY 2014. Please help us catch up!

Remember your regular dona ons and those green envelopes! Consider Give Central as a way to support St. Isaac Jogues even when you can't be here.

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PRAY FOR OUR MILITARYPRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Loving God, hold all who serve and protect our country in your hands. Bless them and their loved ones. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. • United States Air Force Mason Janzen, Breanna Dexter • United States Army Gale Renner • United States Marines Aisha Fernando, Lance Renner, Gian Patrick Reyes • United States Navy William B. Dexter, Timothy Kelly • Illinois National Guard Nathaniel Janzen • Iowa National Guard Christopher Dexter

If you have a loved one or friend whom you would like our parish community to pray for as they serve our country, please con-tact the RE Office, 847/966-1180 or sijre2004@yahoo.com with their name and branch of military service to the RE Office. Thank you!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

TO THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MINISTRY

We give thanks for the generous food donations to our pantry that were left on the steps of the rectory and placed in the food donation bin located near the entrance to the Holy Family Room. We also give thanks to the guests at the St. Joseph Table who were so generous with their contributions, to those who contributed through our alms boxes, and to the continued support of our Men’s Club. During Holy Week, we distributed 18 Easter dinners to needy families. Each family received a spiral sliced ham, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls and a pie for dessert. We were able to share our bounty thanks to your continued support. We are so grateful for your help!

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me. Matthew 25: 35-36

Your St. Vincent de Paul Ministry

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TTWCI ADVANCE COMMITMENT GATHERINGS

On May 1 we will have two Advance Commitment Gatherings for our To Teach Who Christ Is Stewardship Campaign. A Brunch will be held from 10 a.m. – Noon and an Evening Reception from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Both will take place in the holy Family Room. At these gatherings we will be asking some of our parishioners to

prayerfully consider making their financial commitments to our campaign in advance of others. If you would like to make your sacrificial commitment prior to our Pledge Weekend, May 17-18, we would be happy to have you attend one of these gatherings. Please contact the Religious Education Office, 847/966-1180 or

sijre2004@yahoo.com by this Thursday, April 24, and indicate which gathering you plan to attend. Thank you for your support and prayers.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord; Julian Calendar Easter Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter; Earth Day Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter; Administrative Professionals Day Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday within the Octave of Easter; National Arbor Day Saturday: Saturday within the Octave of Easter EASTER It is the hour to rend thy chains, the blossom time of souls. —Katharine Lee Bates

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31

TODAY’S READINGS

First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts in heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Matthew 28:1-10 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

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TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The Lenten journey is now complete, its mission of renewal and preparation to receive new life fulfilled. The call to worship the Risen Lord has been received, and we gather to experience together the consoling presence of Christ in word and sacrament. We are at our best today, crowded and cramped to be sure, but the fullest sign of who were are meant to be. Christ has claimed us in the waters of baptism, we have acquired wonderful companions, and together we can accomplish great things. This is the day for rekindling the old flames of baptismal commitment, so we light the paschal candle, and by its light we make yet again the ancient promises to reject evil’s grip and empty promises. Today we do not recite the Creed, but respond with one voice to age�old questions. New life has to be nurtured, both the life of the newly baptized and the renewed life of those who have passed through Lent’s refining prayer, fasting, and giving alms. At any Mass during the next fifty days, you may be surprised by grace and splashed by water! —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

“What do you know?” is the question linking all three readings today. Imagine the shock waves that shot through the city of Jerusalem that first Easter morning. Jesus’ body was missing! By the time Peter spoke the words found in today’s first reading, fifty days had passed, so he began by saying, in effect, “I take it you know what has been reported all over Judea about Jesus of Nazareth.” Of course they knew by then, but in today’s Gospel we are taken back to the first day. We meet Mary Magdalene exclaiming, “We don’t know where they put him!” What do we know? In the second reading Paul asks, “Do you not know that a little yeast leavens all the dough?” Do we know the power of our own faith? Do we know the effect we can have on others? Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Sunday, April 20

7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. (Church) 10:45 a.m. (HFR) 12:30 p.m. (Church) 12:30 p.m. (HFR)

Richard M. Arendt Ed Brezinski, Feliciano Yu Stanton & Brady Families Giovanni Lazzara Patricia Hildebrandt Feliciano Yu

Mon., April 21 8:00 a.m. Purgatorial Society

Stephen Puisis

Tues., April 22 8:00 a.m. Anne Zimmer

Wed., April 23 8:00 a.m.

Boleslaw “Bruno” Sienkiel

Thurs., April 24 8:00 a.m. Edward C. O’Keefe

Fri., April 25 8:00 a.m. Rosa DiFranco

Sat., April 26 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Communion Service P.T. Joseph, Dolores Chmielewski, John Weldon

Sun., April 27 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.

For The Living & Deceased Members of SIJ Hal Yamanaka Burke & Igoe Families Giovanni Lazzara Philip Selker

Altar Servers

5:00 p.m. Marco Lambo Ann Benoy Imani Garner

7:30 a.m. Trisha Bonto Matthew Bonto Vijay Thomas

9:00 a.m. Dennis George Diann George Nelson Perumpel

10:30 a.m. Jeffery Kurian Paige Kleutgen Steve Livingston

12:00 p.m. Rene Dumayas Ged Vallo Yuriy Martyniuk Tara Vallo

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Liturgy Next Weekend April 26-27

5:00 p.m. Fr. Janas

7:30 a.m. Fr. Kennedy/Deacon Paul

9:00 a.m. Fr. Kennedy/Deacon Paul

10:30 a.m. Fr. Kalas/Deacon Paul

Confession 2-3 p.m.

Frs. Luczak & Janas

Mass Anointing of the Sick

Fr. Luczak

Confession Fr. Kalas

12:00 p.m. Fr. Luczak/Deacon Kevin (Feast of Mercy)

Divine Mercy Chaplet & Benediction- 3 p.m.

Frs. Luczak & Janas, Deacon Rod

April 26-27

PASTOR: Rev. Andrew Luczak

PASTORAL STAFF: Lori Herbert, Business Manager Dolores Stanton, Director of Religious Education Lisa Hall, Music Director DEACON COMMUNITY: Deacon & Mrs. Robert C. O’Keefe Deacon Rod Ranola Deacon & Mrs. Paul M. Stanton WEEKEND LITURGY PRESIDERS: Rev. Ron Kalas Rev. Bernard Kennedy, O.F.M. Rev. Philip McGlynn, O.S.M. Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. Eucharistic Celebrations: Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, & 12:00 Noon Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 11:00 - 12:00 Noon or anytime by request.

Sacrament of Matrimony: Must be registered for six months prior to setting the wedding date with an addi-tional six months for necessary preparation. Note: The following wedding times can be scheduled: Friday at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Sunday at 3:00 p.m. (Ceremony only) Sacrament of Baptism: Second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30 PM. Baptism Preparation Session must be completed before Baptism. Contact the Parish Office as soon as possible for details. Parish Office Website: http://sij-parish.com E-mail: office@sij-parish.com 8149 Golf Road, Niles, IL. 60714. . . . . . . 967-1060 Janet Piovosi (Parish Secretary) Marlene Garber (A/R, Calendar Coordinator) Jennifer Lande (A/P, Bulletin Editor) Religious Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 966-1180 Renata Jaroslawski (Staff Secretary) Ministry Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965-6911 Parish School: St. John Brebeuf School. . . . . . . . . 966-3266

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Pray Pray for… for… JIMMY RANCICH

PARKER AHNE MARY ANN CASTAGNA

BERNARD KENNEDY, SR. ALEXIS VARGA

ROSA CARVAJAL

In MemoriamIn Memoriam

Dolores ChmielewskiDolores Chmielewski Lorraine ChmielewskiLorraine Chmielewski

CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS ST. ISAAC JOGUES #512032 8149 Golf Road Niles, IL 60714 TELEPHONE 847 967-1060 CONTACT PERSON Jennifer/Janet SOFTWARE MS Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 8.0 Windows XP Professional PRINTER Canon IR 3035 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 12 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION April 20, 2014 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU!