St. John Catholic Church 301 South Cottage Grove Avenue Glenwood, IL 60425

Phone 708-758-5098 ♦ Fax 708-758-0408 ♦ www.sjchurchglenwood.org

Annulment Ministry: 758-5098 Arts & Environment: Trudy Miller 758-6123 Baptism Program: Chuck and Kim Arvia 877-8818 Domestic Violence Awareness: Karen Leluga 754-1782 Evangelization: 758-5098 Finance Committee: 758-5098 Knights of Columbus: Rick Michalak 747-3045 Ministry of Care: Bob Leluga 754-1782 Outreach: Parish Council: 758-5098 Parish Fellowship: Serena Hewitt 323-5123 Prayer Link: Judy Konieczka 758-6276 RCIA 758-5098 Right to Life 758-5098 Server Training: Ralph Sobie 877-7653 Server Schedule-Parish Office: 758-5098 St. John’s Women’s Club: Ginny Williamson 466-0873 Ushers: Charles Lazzara 219-515-2530 Young Adult Ministry: Nancy Galbreath 296-8704

St. John Catholic Church

Phone: 708-758-5098 Fax: 708-758-0408

Rev. Jacek Dada - Pastor frjacek.stjohn@gmail.com

Deacon Jim Detloff

Religious Education Music Director Parish Secretary Betsy Díaz-Kudra Maintenance James Lewandowski

Parish Email: sjglenwood301@gmail.com Visit us at: www.sjchurchglenwood.org

Parish Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM-2:00 PM

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Holy Days: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM

Weekday Mass Monday - Saturday

8:00 AM

Adoration of the Holy Eucharist Mondays 3:00—6:00 PM

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/stjohnglenwood

Confessions Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30 PM or by appointment

First Friday Benediction after 8:00 AM Mass

First Saturday Sorrowful Mother Novena after

8:00 AM Mass

Sacrament of Baptism or Marriage Please call the Parish Office to schedule

Sick Calls Call the Parish Office to arrange for a visit

RCIA For information on becoming a Catholic,

adult sacramental preparation or Adult Ed., Please call the parish office.

St. John Mission Statement

We, the people of St. John Parish, being brothers and sisters in Christ,

accept as our mission: to know our faith

to live by truth and love to serve the needs of others

to teach by example to strengthen,

inspire and improve the Parish family.

SEPTEMBER

2nd Labor Day Parish Office will be Closed No Adoration 8th Hospitality Sunday 9:00 AM 9th Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM Women’s Club Meeting 7:00 PM 13th Painting Night 7:00 PM 16th Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM Fellowship Meeting 6:30 PM 23rd Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic 3:00 PM Outreach Meeting 6:00 PM 25th Parish Council 6:00 PM 28th Tamale Orders 4:30 PM 29th Tamale Orders 8:00 AM

NEW Confession Times Saturdays 3:30—4:30 PM

in the Chapel.

It’s not too LATE to Register for CCD (Religious Education Classes)!

OPEN TO STUDENTS

IN GRADES 1 THOUROUGH 8

CLASSES BEGIN ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH AT 9:00 A.M.

TUITION: $150.00 after September 1st.

50% DISCOUNT ($75.00) IF

REGISTERED AND PAID IN FULL BY TODAY SEPTEMBER 1st!

ALL NEW STUDENTS MUST BRING A COPY

OF THEIR BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE WHEN REGISTERING

ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN CLASSES AT LEAST TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS BEFORE

RECEIVING THE SACRRAMENTS OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION OR CONFIRMATION.

MEDITACIÓN EVANGÉLICO - ALENTAR ENTENDIMIENTO MÁS PROFUNDO DE LA ESCRITURA 1 de septiembre de 2019 22º Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Si recordamos, el domingo pasado el Evangelio ter-minaba con las siguientes palabras: "Unos que esta-ban entre los últimos son ahora los primeros, mien-tras que los primeros han pasado a ser los últi-mos." (Lucas 13:30). Hoy se escucha esto mismo, pero en una catequesis práctica. Se habla de una comida en casa de un fariseo. Me imagino que ex-istía mucha tensión entre los invitados; Los fariseos espiaban a Jesús mientras que el observaba sus ac-ciones. ¿Qué es lo que Jesús ve? Pues, nada más y nada menos, que la mayoría de los invitados busca-ban los primeros lugares. ¿Te ha pasado alguna vez que te invitan y tienes que lidiar con codazos y ale-gatos de quien tiene el primer lugar? ¡Que bochorno se pasa si te regresan a otro lugar que no es el pri-mero! Hoy, Jesús, nos enseña como son las reglas de los buenos modales y la buena educación. Entonces y ahora, el Evangelio nos reta a no perder las reglas elementales de la buena educación que deben llevar a una reflexión profunda sobre la humildad y la sen-cillez. Todo lo que estorba para practicar el Evan-gelio debe ser sacado del entorno. La ambición, el orgullo, la falsedad y falta de juicio no entran en el plan de Dios y su Reino. ¿Quiénes son ahora los in-vitados más importantes a la mesa? ¿Es Jesús invita-do de honor en mi vida? Reflexionemos durante la semana en las palabras del Evangelio: "Porque el que se ensalza será humillado y el que se humilla será ensalzado." (Lucas 14:11) Palabras de alegría y esperanza. Por consiguiente: ¡Hay que comenzar a practicar la sencillez de corazón! ©LPi

GOSPEL MEDITATION - ENCOURAGE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF SCRIPTURE September 1, 2019 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Can you imagine if Jesus threw a party? From the wedding feast at Cana, we know he wouldn't let the wine run out. From this Sunday's Gospel, we know there would be quite a lively array of guests! We also knew who the most important people would be - eve-ryone. Jesus advises throwing a party that turns eve-rything upside down. Everyone should assume they're the least important attendee, and the guest list shouldn't include the neighborhood "who's who." Rather, we should go looking for "the poor, the crip-pled, the lame, the blind" and hope they RSVP. Jesus describes a particular posture towards our own hospi-tality. Parties are about the other people. "Do not recline at table in the place of honor." How often can small talk become a one-upmanship of job promotions, home renovations, and our children's achievements? We've all been to parties where being the most inter-esting guest is the highest achievement. Yet so often, we know the best party guests are the ones who lis-ten well to our stories. Whether we are guests or hosts, we have the opportunity to look on others with humility and awe. Parties are opportunities to serve. Jesus advises us to be careful who we invite "in case they might invite you back and you have repayment." Does Jesus liter-ally mean we shouldn't invite our friends over? Of course not! But he does invite us to special consider-ation when we offer hospitality. When we invite peo-ple over to our home, what motivates us? Who we want to spend time with? Who we'd like to impress? These ultimately have only ourselves in mind. How about asking: Who could use some extra care right now? Who could benefit from a fun evening out? In other words, who can I serve? ©LPi

St. John Christmas Food Baskets

If your family is in need of assistance this Christmas, fill out the form at the bottom of this page, place it in an envelope marked “Attention Lynn Unyi,” and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the parish office.

To make sure that your family is on our list, the form must be returned by October 6th.

FAMILIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCTOBER 6TH.

Family Information Include immediate family only on the information form, do not list extended family living in your home. Name___________________________ Address____________________________________ Phone___________________________ Number of Adults_______ Children_______ Ages of Children________________________

JOIN US AT INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE PARISH

Wednesday Sept 11 or Thursday Sept 12 at 7:00 pm

See the true story that will give you a new un-derstanding and appreciation for the gift of life. Whether you are a believer or a skeptic in our ability to affect the course of events in our soci-ety today, see the movie that is doing just that! Abby Johnson was a young college student who wanted to make a difference in the world. She wanted to make life better for young women and be the person providing them with opportunities to achieve their dreams. She believed that was happening as she rose in leadership at the Planned Parenthood facility in College Station Texas. The true story of how that desire was transformed to a much deeper level of under-standing can also be the catalyst that transforms your life. Make a point of seeing Unplanned at 7:00 pm on Wednesday September 11 or Thursday September 12 in the Church Hall behind the church with entrance from the church parking lot.

Arrive early for coffee and treats and stay for fellowship. You will learn of opportunities to make life better for young women and help them achieve their dreams for a better life!

Movie begins promptly at 7:00 pm. Can’t make it either evening but would like to

see the movie?

Contact Dr. Rich Mantoan at 708-557-0011 or southlandsmiles@gmail.com

SEE UNPLANNED: AT INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE PARISH Located at the corner of Flossmoor Rd and Leavitt Ave in Flossmoor Wednesday Sept 11 or Thursday Sept 12 at 7:00 pm

A New Year of Fun

ST. JOHN’S FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY PRESENTS

LATE NITE CATECHISM

NUNS 4 FUN HOLIDAY COMEDY TREAT

A NEW HOLIDAY COMEDY INVOLVING A PARISH IN NEED OF A CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AND THE BINGO GAME THEY

CREATE TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY

ST. JOHN CHURCH 301 SO. COTTAGE GROVE AVE. GLENWOOD, IL 60425

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM SHOW STARTS AT 7:30 PM COST $35.00 PER PERSON

CASH BAR $$$

No bingo cards needed to view “Christmas bingo the Play.” By Vicki Quade

For tickets call 708-296-8704 from 8:00am to 8:00pm. You may leave a message.

Dear St. John Parish Family, Thank you so very much for the wonderful reception after all of the Masses on July 27th and 28th to mark my last day as Music and Religious Education direc-tor at St. John. Thank you for your many expressions of kindness and thoughtfulness. It was a very moving day for me. The past 15 years are filled with many great memories of the people of this great parish and they will live in my heart forever. Please keep me in your prayers as I will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Andy Perz

WHY DO WE DO THAT? - CATHOLIC LIFE EXPLAINED

Q: What is the virtue of humility? A: In many ways, humility is the foundation of the spir-itual life. It's the virtue by which we know ourselves ac-curately in relation to God and others. Humility reminds us that we are not the center of the universe. We recog-nize that we are created beings, totally dependent on God. We are nothing apart from Him. The more we recognize this, the more we're able to open ourselves to God's grace working in our lives. The closer we grow to God, the more we can love others. Humility also recognizes that we're "on par," so to speak, with others. Made in the im-age and likeness of God, we are all equal in dignity. Growth in humility is not an easy process. It can mean accepting the humiliations and embarrassing mistakes of our life, learning from them graciously, rather than ignor-ing them or blaming others. It also means responding to those in authority with respect. We can practice humility by not bulldozing ahead or assuming our opinion or way of doing things is always right. Consider asking yourself: "I wonder what so-and-so would think of this?" It's also important to remember that humility isn't only the oppo-site of pride. It's also the opposite of excessive self-debasement. We've all experienced the negative self-talk that ignores God's gifts in our lives and in our own per-son. True humility thanks God for His many gifts... and recognizes that He was the One to give them. ©LPi

Women’s Club—New Member Registration

The St. John Women’s Club membership renewal letters were mailed out to existing members recently. We are still looking for ladies of the parish (18 years and older) to join our ministry. Members of the Women’s Club will be available after each of the Masses hospitality weekend, September 7/8 to pro-

vide you information about the Women’s Club, the activities and charity work we’re involved in and register you as a new member. Our first meeting of the new year will be Monday, September 9th at 7:00 PM. Please consider joining — we look forward to involving you in the fun, spirituality and community bonding that we all share in. Contact Nancy Warino at (708) 754-0797 for more information about becoming a new member.

There are weekday Mass intentions

still available for 2019. Please call or stop by the parish

office to request Mass intentions for your loved one.

USHERS are needed for the 5:00 pm Mass, NO experience necessary.

For information or to sign up please call the parish office.

Labor Day Blessing O God, you asked St. Joseph to accept your will that his wife-to-be would have a Son. St. Joseph accepted your will and worked with Jesus as his father and teacher. We seek your blessing upon all the work of our hands, and we dedicate our work to your greater glory. We ask your blessing upon all workers, especially those who work to make our lives easier and more enjoyable. We ask all this through the intercession of St. Joseph, patron saint of workers, in the name of Jesus your Son, in the unity of Holy Spirit. Amen. St. Joseph the Worker, pray for us.

Jessie Auron, Rita Burke, Rocco & Margo Con-sorti, Mary Ann Daliege, Brian Dowling Jr, Char-lotte Drozdowski, Linda Foley, Edward Glynn, Geraldine Griffin, Elsie Grunhard, Millie Gunther, Cindy Hanus, Ruben Herrera, Patricia Krezman, Jim Lendi, Kathy Liszewski, Barbara Lundquist, Elaine Marczewski, Mary Michelon, Debbie Nasa-kaitis, Thomas Nowak, Lorraine Pawlowski, Car-oline Roycroft, Louise Ryan, Rosemary Sanders, Amy Smith, Karen Truesdale, Seana Valentine, Irene Wegner.

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 1, 2019

You have approached Mount Zion and the city of the living God.

— Hebrews 12:22a

Vigésimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

1o de septiembre de 2019 Ustedes, en cambio, se han acercado a Sión, el monte y la ciudad del Dios viviente.

— Hebreos 12:22a

Trevor Blaszczyk, Chaplain Marcin Bulinski, Matthew Daliege, Mike and Lauren Fueling, Matthew Golden, Sgt. James Grunhard, Jordan Has-berger, Joshua Hasberger, Jeff Hefner, Lt. Alex Holba, Lt. Andrew Holba, Lt. Nicholas Holba, USAF, Giana Koce, Corey Longo, Jared Lopez, Jose Martinez, Jose M. Morfin, Sgt. USMC; Mark Nicola, Tom Raines, Robert Richmond, Steve Schluntz, USMC, John Smalley, Col. Donald Tomich, Michael Westervelt (Afganistan)

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

The readings today center on mindfulness, awareness of where we stand in God’s plan. The mountain of Sinai carries a message of the majesty and distance of God, while Jesus’ presence as host of the banquet speaks of intimacy and mystery. September’s shadow calls us all to mindfulness as we prepare to return to life outside of summer. The Christian life holds these two places of knowledge of God in careful balance. Even in the accounts of the Passion we see the table of the upper room in balance with the Mount of Olives. Altar means “high place,” yet it is also a table. The former liturgy of the Latin Rite began with the priest bowing at the foot of the altar’s three steps, chanting Introibo ad altare Dei, or “I will go to the altar of God,” followed by the altar servers’ response, “The God who gives joy to my youth.” Many parishioners can recall and recite this scene by heart. As with so many things in liturgy, there are layers of meaning in our worship. The altar table evokes memories of the high places once reserved for encounter with the holy, and the intimacy of the table where hospitality draws us to share food and drink. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Monday: 1 Thes 4:13-18; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday: 1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: Col 1:1-8; Ps 52:10-11; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: Col 1:9-14; Ps 98:2-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: Col 1:15-20; Ps 100:1b-5; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Col 1:21-23; Ps 54:3-4, 6, 8; Lk 6:1-5 Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b; Ps 90:3-6, 12-17; Phlm 9-10, 12-17; Lk 14:25-33

NO SURPRISES We are told by all spiritual writers that one important point to bear in mind, as we seek to attain humility, is not to be surprised by our own faults and failures. —François Fénelon

Do you have a family member in the military, neighbor or loved one to add to our prayer list? Call the parish office to add their name to the prayer list or update the current list.

SIN SORPRESAS Todos los escritores espirituales nos dicen que un punto importante que hay que guardar en mente, al tratar de alcanzar la humildad, es no sorprendernos por nuestras faltas y fallos. —François Fénelon

September 1, 2019 Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time

To

September 8, 2019 Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time

Sunday-Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Pawola Family by Family 10:00 Valeria Tomich by Carl Tomich Monday–Weekday 8:00 Brandon Blaszczyk by Grandma Tuesday-St. Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church 8:00 Wednesday–Weekday 8:00 Thursday–Weekday 8:00 Friday-Weekday 8:00 Saturday-Weekday 8:00 Vigil of Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 Jim Eckrich by Diane & Bob Kozak Sunday-Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Robert Lewis, Sr. by Deanna Quarcini 10:00 K of C Deceased Members

September 7th/8th

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION

5:00 PM Kitty Crescent (Sacristan)

Annette Matusik, Ralph Sobie, Albert Djondo

8:00 AM Bill Miller (Sacristan)

Andrea Anderson, Joe Wenckus, Bob Leluga,

10:00 AM Sandra Kalemba (Sacristan)

Anne Kennerk, Dianne O’Connor Bernadette Harper

LECTORS

5:00 PM Kim Dirck 8:00 AM Charlotte Trznadel 10:00 AM Lois Drayer

ALTARS SERVERS

5:00 PM Kitty Branch Christopher Okoebor

8:00 AM Vince DeLaurentis 10:00 AM Elizabeth Zambrano

Junior Duarte

LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE WEEK

Humility is often misunderstood as feeling inferior about ourselves and carrying around feelings of un-worthiness. For many, humility is not considered a strength of character but a negative attribute and sign of weakness. Conversely, in fact, authentic humility is found in the person who is firmly grounded in re-ality, able to be honest with him or herself, and in right relationship with others and God. A humble person understands his or her place in life and who they are. While placing themselves at the service of others, they are comfortable in their own skin and able to step aside and let others go first. Knowing our proper place in life, offering appropriate respect, and looking to the needs of others are things that will en-hance our lives and the lives of our brothers and sis-ters. Are you humble? ©LPi

VIVIR LA LITURGIA - INSPIRACIÓN DE LA SEMANA La humildad a menudo se malinterpreta como sentirse inferior con respecto a nosotros mismos y transmitir sentimientos de indignidad. Para muchos, la humildad no se considera una fortaleza de carácter sino un atribu-to negativo y un signo de debilidad. A la inversa, de hecho, la auténtica humildad se encuentra en la persona que está firmemente plantada en la realidad, capaz de ser honesto con él o ella misma y en una relación cor-recta con los demás y con Dios. Una persona humilde entiende su lugar en la vida y quiénes son. Al ponerse al servicio de los demás, se sienten cómodos en su pro-pio ser y pueden apartarse y dejar que otros vayan pri-mero. Conocer nuestro lugar adecuado en la vida, of-recer el respeto adecuado y atender las necesidades de los demás son cosas que mejorarán nuestras vidas y las vidas de nuestros hermanos y hermanas. ¿Eres hu-milde? ©LPi

PARISH COUNCIL COMMITTEE

Fr. Jacek A. Dada Lori Lucente-Chairperson Karen Leluga-Secretary

Ora Adams John Kennerk Ricki Biank Judy Konieczka Evonne Blakey Ginny Williamson Ron Carine Maira Zambrano

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE

Fr. Jacek A. Dada Joe Dillon/Bookkeeper Dan Genisio-Co chair Bill Miller-Secretary

Susan Gates Lynn Unyi Phyllis Giroux Janice Wenckus

TO TEACH WHO CHRIST IS

Total Pledges/Donations: $425,919 Parish Share: $319,919

# of Pledges/Donations: 121 Actual Collections through July 15, 2019

$262,397.00

Questions? Call the Parish Office or The Campaign Office at 312-534-8500

WHEN YOU NEED HELP CALL Catholic Charities 12731 S Wood St.

Blue Island, IL 60406

Evening Supper St. Anne Parish Hall

Mondays Only 5:30PM 16801 Dixie Highway, Hazel Crest, IL 60429

708-333-8379

Faith Church Various Support & Recovery Services

219-864-0300

Crisis Center For South Suburbia

708-429-7255

Joyful Again Widowed Ministry

Program 708-354-7211

Aid for Women Pregnancy Care Center

24-hour helpline 312-621-1100

Catholic Charities Senior Services

15300 S. Lexington, Harvey, IL 60426

708-596-2222

Courage For single mothers &

unplanned Pregnancies 708-636-8001

Wounded Healers Grief Support Group

219-924-5577 www.woundedhealersnwi.com

SSC on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse

708-647-3333

If you have been attending St. John and have been unsure about joining, don’t be. We are a welcom-ing community and would love to have you with us.

To become a member of St. John Parish, fill out the information below and place this in the Offer-tory Collection or mail it to the parish office. You may also call the parish secretary at 758-5098. If you have a new address or phone number please call the office or submit this form so we can keep our records updated. Name(s)_______________________________ Address_______________________________ City__________________________________ Phone_________________________________ Email_________________________________

St. John 50/50 Raffle August 27, 2019

Envelope number 1416 was drawn for the 50/50 raffle drawing. The parishioner assigned this num-ber did not participate in the drawing. This week’s prize of $610.00 will be added to next week’s 50/50 raffle.

See church bulletin board for official rules. Many thanks to all who participated.

SUNDAY COLLECTION Weekly Goal: $4,100.00

August 24th/25th

Sunday Collection $3,193.45* Envelopes Received 122*

E-Giving $380.00* Transactions 12

Total Sunday Giving $3,573.45**

* Includes Memorials ** Includes E-Giving