ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PARISH THE NATIVITY OF

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2012

God bless Fr. Darrio with strength, wisdom and grace to lead the people of St. Cyprian Parish.

Join us as we say thank you and farewell today at the 10:45am Mass and reception.

Dear Parishioners, This weekend we say ‘thank you’ and ‘good-bye’ to Fr. Darrio Boscutti after three years of priestly ministry here at St. John of the Cross. As you know by now, he leaves us to take up the responsibility of being pastor for St. Cyprian’s Parish in River Grove. Fr. Darrio has endeared himself to many by his low-key personality, his enthusiasm for Work Tours and scouting, his willingness to do whatever the school or YC program asked of him and his presence to the hospitalized. He had a significant presence to the teenagers at Kairos retreats and the Crossroads program. Most of you got to know him through his homilies at Sunday Mass. Whether you took him up on his offer to show you his colonoscopy pictures, or hummed along with the Black Hawks theme as he hoisted his version of the Stanley Cup (found in the basement among Fr. Ken’s stage props), or any number of other ‘classic’ Darrio jokes or stories, he gradually revealed himself to be a happy priest, a nice guy and someone easy to be around. His new assignment will bring with it some challenges. He will be the only priest in a parish with a lot of funerals, more weddings than the three of us split between us here and some significant financial challenges. The upside for him, of course, is that he is now less than 10 minutes from his parents home. While I thought he would be with us a lot longer, he feels strongly that the time is right for him to accept the role and responsibility of being pastor. We priests will miss him as an eager co-worker, but the parishioners will miss him simply because he is a very nice guy. Please keep him in your prayers and he will most certainly keep you in his heart. On another note, on Monday of this past week Fr. Filbert received a disturbing phone call from his father. His mother had unexpectedly collapsed and was unconscious at a local clinic. He hurriedly made arrangements and left for Tanzania Tuesday afternoon. He had been planning on spending his vacation in Tanzania for the month of July, so now he will be gone for six weeks. Please keep his mother, father, sister and Fil in your prayers. When we get further updates we will be sure to let you know. This brings up another complication. Two years ago I made a commitment to give a retreat for deacon candidates the last week of June in Boise, Idaho. As it now turns out, Fr. Darrio will be moving to his new parish and will have his last Mass here on Wednesday morning. So from Wednesday until next Monday evening there will be no SJC priest here. We have been assured that both St. Francis Xavier and St. Cletus will be available to help out with funerals, should they occur. Because of the incredible generosity and flexibility of a number of priests, all the Masses have been covered. Moving forward with only two priests may very well cause some decisions to be made about our Mass schedule and other priestly responsibilities. I beg your patience during this transition time. No decisions have been made about anything but there have been some discussions about a number of things, including meetings and other administrative responsibilities. Together we will figure a way forward. Pray for Fr. Filbert and his mother. Pray for Fr. Darrio and his new parish. And pray for our parish. With trust in God and some re-prioritizing, we will be the best community of faith we can be. Peace, Fr. David

Fr. David

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O God, who raised up St. John the Baptist to make ready a nation fit for Christ the Lord, give your people the grace of spiritual joys and direct the hearts of all the faithful into the way of salvation and peace. Amen. (Opening Prayer)

Reflections

Living the Gospel Luke 1:57-66, 80 Everything about John pointed to the unexpected. He was conceived in the womb of an elderly woman. He was not named after his father. He spent his life in the desert rather than in the temple following in the footsteps of his priest-father. His “manifestation to Israel” was not about himself, but pointed to Another, the Messiah whom we celebrate and adore as our divine Savior. As God’s chosen ones, everything about us also points to the unexpected: the hand of God is upon us and through us the presence of the Savior is announced for God calls us to be a light to the nations. Yet for God none of this is the unexpected. What is not unexpected is the connection between John and Jesus and saving events. The hand of God was with John in order to point to the Messiah; John’s whole being was directed to his relationship with Christ. God’s saving plan is heralded by John, but accomplished in Christ. More than celebrating the birth of a key player for announcing Jesus’ mission, this solemnity celebrates the unexpected wonders of God’s whole plan of salvation that is happening now. John was beheaded because he boldly announced the dawn of salvation. But John’s announcement could not really be silenced and Christ’s light could not be extinguished. God’s plan would be fulfilled in Christ who brings us salvation. John testifies to Jesus as Messiah and Savior. So must we. We don’t have to look far for what in the world or in our own lives needs the light of Christ. The challenge of this solemnity is to have the courage to announce the presence of Christ, not simply in words but also in deeds. John called for repentance; we ourselves must repent of any sinfulness in our own lives. John witnessed to Christ; we must encounter Christ in our lives and prayer, and then witness to his abiding presence within and among us.

Closing Prayer May we be, like John, witnesses of Jesus’ saving presence among us. May we faithfully listen to the many ways God’s presence is announced to us. Reflection · The unexpected in my life has been . . . I know the unexpected comes from God because . . . · When I understand myself to be part of God’s whole plan of salvation, my life is like . . .

©Living Liturgy 2012

Meditation Fr. Richard Rohr Jesus says, “If you eat this bread you will live forever” (John 6:51). You're indestructible, as it were. You see, if I live by the momentary identity that others give me, that’s what dies when I die, and I’m left with nothing. Your relative identity is what passes away. When Jesus says He's giving Himself to you as the “bread of life” and “If you eat this bread you will live forever,” he's saying, “Find yourself in Me, and this will not pass or change or die. Eat this food as your primary nutrition, and you are indestructible.” You learn to live in what Thomas Merton would call the True Self—who you are, and always have been, in God. Who you are in God is who you forever are. In fact, that's all you are, and it is more than enough. Everything else is passing away. Reputations, titles, and roles do not determine our identity. As Paul puts it, “I live no longer; not I, but God lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). When I hand out the bread I love to say to the assembly, “You become what you eat. Come and eat who you are!”

Adapted from Eucharist as Touchstone (CD, MP3)

Prayer: Eucharisteo. I give thanks. Conversation for the Ride Home Adults: In what area of my life do I most need to continue to grow into my identity as a faithful follower of Christ? Children: What can I say and do to show others that I am a child of God at home, at school, and in my neighborhood? Loving Father, True to the example of John the Baptist, may we always behold the Lamb of God, your Son, and love him with all obedience. Amen.

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Tuesdays with Mary 7 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

Join us in the beautiful Mary Garden (between the church and rectory) on Tuesday evenings this summer. Bring your blanket, your beads and your family or just yourself! All are welcome. No experience praying the Rosary is necessary! For more information, go to www.11queenofhearts.org Please Note: No 7 p.m. Tuesday Family Rosary on July 3rd. Have a great holiday and hope to see you on the 10th!

Baptism Preparation Meeting Changed to

Thursday, July 12 N o r m a l l y o u r B a p t i s m preparation meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. Due to the July 4th holiday, the meeting has been changed to

July 12th at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. Godparents as well as new babies are most welcome to attend with parents. Please call the Parish Center if you are coming or if you have any questions.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word Volunteers are needed for Children's Liturgy of the Word at Saturday evening and Sunday Mass. Prepara on materials and training are provided. Please help us to con nue to o er this wonderful ministry. The commitment is only once a month but the reward is great! Please call Megan O'Brien at 708-784-0732.

This Week at SJC Monday, June 25 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 1:00 p.m. Little Rock 10:30 a.m. 11th Step Christian Meditation 2:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 2:30 p.m. Spiritual Journaling 7:00 p.m. Protecting God’s Children Workshop Tuesday, June 26 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 6:30 p.m. Crossroads Work Tour Formation 7:00 p.m. Protecting God’s Children Workshop 7:00 p.m. Rosary Wednesday, June 27 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School 2:00 p.m. Christian Meditation 6:30 p.m. Christian Meditation Planning Meeting 7:30 p.m. Christian Meditation Thursday, June 28 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School Friday, June 29 9:00 a.m. Vacation Bible School Saturday, June 30 7:00 a.m. Christian Meditation

Special Independence Day Mass Wednesday, July 4 at 9am

Wednesday, July 4 is Independence Day. Please consider beginning this important day with the celebration of the Eucharist at 9am. For Catholic Americans, the Eucharist remains at the heart of all that we are and all that we do. Let us gather and give thanks to God for his many blessings to us and to this great land. Let us also remember to pray for those who do not have the great blessing of living in a land with political and religious freedom. Please note: There is no other mass on this day.

Former parish school teacher, Mrs. O’Neil, passed away in Florida several weeks ago. There will be a Memorial Prayer Service in the Mary Chapel on Tuesday, June 26th at 5 p.m. followed by a gathering in the Parish Center.

Crossroads

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CALENDAR June 26 Final meeting for Habitat trip July 8-14 Habitat for Humanity work tour

WANTED: YOU, adults

of our parish!

We have opportunities for adults to share their faith, time

& energy for a variety of lengths of time: 1 event, three months, 6

months, 1 year or 4 years!

Descriptions can be found at: www.stjohnofthecross.org/

crossroads/leadership

Questions can be directed to Katie Hayes

708-246-4404 ext. 140 khayes@stjohnofthecross.org

Day of the Spirit Team is growing! Our Freshmen Experience Team &

Frosh-Soph Retreat Team will gather this week.

Our teens care about sharing their faith & are willing to give their time over the summer to make

strong & fun preparations! Contact Katie Hayes if you

want to join us!

SJC LOCAL Inter-generational Work Tour at

Our Lady of Charity June 18-22 was a great week of service,

prayer, community & simplicity! We had teens from every grade, a

parent, and a few retirees who made the week a great time to

bond across generations in service to God & others!

“Fr. Mark was so strong!”

The pastor worked alongside our teens to

help clean out the attic!

“ The blue was beautiful!” This crew painted the pre-K & Kindergarten bathrooms for 2 days!

AUGUST KAIROS RETREAT SPONSORED by SFX The youth ministers from St. Francis Xavier, St. Cletus, and St. John of the Cross con nue their collabora on to provide a very special retreat

program for all teens in our community.

St. Francis is preparing host the 11th Kairos retreat this summer. Kairos is a relaxing four-day retreat for teens, planned by teens, and presented by teens. Incoming juniors and seniors, as well

as recent 2012 high school graduates are invited.

Kairos provides an opportunity to spend me with friends, as well as to make new ones. Retreatants get a chance to develop be er

rela onships with the people in their lives and with their faith. Kairos will guide you to deepen your understanding of who you are and how

you want to live. K11 will take place Thursday, August 9th at 6 p.m. un l Sunday, August 12th in the a ernoon.

Spots are limited and are lling fast. Brochures and applica on forms

can found on the St. Francis Xavier parish website, h p://www.sfx-lg.org/parish/educa on-2/kairos-retreat/.

All retreatants from past Kairos retreats have called

the Kairos weekend one of the best, if not the best, weekend of their lives. Sign up today!

Youth Catechesis Sports Camp

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2012 Summer Basketball Camps (For boys & girls entering grades 3 – 8)

July 23 – 27, 2012 July 30 – August 3, 2012

Grades 3-5th: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m Grades 6-8th: 10:00 a.m. – noon

Fee: $85 per session if registered

by July 20th $95 per session at the door

Includes a T-shirt and basketball

Camps will be held at SJC

To register, go to the SJC School website (www/stjohnofthecross.org/school)

under “Athletics” and choose “Basketball Camp.”

Complete the registration form and return it with the fee (payable to St. John

of the Cross) to SJC Parish School,

Attn: Donna Webster, 708 51st Street,

Western Springs, IL 60558

For questions, contact Brian Shannon at 708-494-3333.

TO REGISTER FOR YC STOP BY TODAY!

Stop by the YC Office to register for next year. The only way we can reserve a

spot for your child is with a completed family registration form.

But it’s easy!! Complete the pre-printed form at our office!

BECOME A YC CATECHIST! Share Your Faith!!

This is the year for you to grow spiritually by sharing with our students!

The wonderful volunteers teaching your children welcome you to join them.

YC Summer Office Hours:

Monday thru Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We will be closed the last two weeks in July, while school maintenance

work is completed. As always, we are available by appointment to meet your

evening needs, just call.

Youth Catechesis Office yc@stjohnofthecross.org * 708-246-6760

stjohnofthecross.org/yc

For News & Resources Visit:

Archdiocese of Chicago website: www.archchicago.org

USCCB: US Catholic Council of Bishops

website: www.usccb.org

Protecting God’s Children Workshop Helping Hands Cake Walk

The mission of Helping Hand Center is to assist persons with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through quality programs and services. The vision of Helping Hand Center is that people with disabilities and their families will select Helping Hand for rehabilitative services because of its ability to provide high quality, flexible and appropriate services that achieve desired outcomes. Youth Catechesis is sponsoring a cakewalk at the Helping Hand Family Picnic Saturday June 30, 2012. Over 200 individuals are expected to participate. We need your help! Baked items are needed for the activity. Cakes, cookies, brownies, cupcakes to be used as prizes are in great need. Drop off any donations at the Parish Center Thursday, June 28th or Friday, June 29th on the designated table in the Parish Center Lobby. All donations are greatly appreciated!!!

Would you like to spend a fun, relaxing afternoon playing cards with fellow parishioners and friends? We are looking for people to sign up now. Our bridge group starts in September and ends in May with a luncheon. We meet the third Wednesday every month at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center. If you would like to join us, please call Lynn Workman at 708-784-9257.

LADIES BRIDGE

Now is a GREAT time to attend the PGC Workshop at SJC. The August & September dates will fill quickly, and (remember) life becomes so

busy again as school starts. Take the time now!

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Women’s Club Garage Sale 2012

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Women’s Club Garage Sale 2012

Father's Day Each year we celebrate "Father's Day", a day on which we're asked to get in touch with the gratitude we should feel towards our own fathers. For some of us this is easy, we had good fathers; but for many it's difficult: How do you feel gratitude if your father was someone who was mostly absent or abusive? Sadly, our world has too many absent and abusive fathers. Because of this, many of us go through life struggling, however unconsciously, with the capacity to find a healthy balance between freedom and discipline in our lives. Instead we are forever vacillating between being too hard on ourselves or too easy on ourselves. Moreover, if we had an absent or abusive father, we tend to go through life always unconsciously seeking something that has been withheld from us, namely, our father's approval. This leaves us inhibited, often angry, and hungering for a father. Father-hunger, the hunger to be affirmed and blessed by our own fathers or by someone who represents him, is today perhaps the deepest hunger in the world, especially among men. Not enough people have been affirmed and blessed by their own fathers or the father figures in their lives. What is a father? Anthropologists tell us that the archetypal father is meant to have these qualities: He is meant to order, carry, feed, and bless his family. What does this entail? First of all, he is meant to be a principle of order rather than disorder. A good father lives in such a way that his family feels safe and secure when he's around. A bad father, through absence, non-reliability, or by being abusive, makes the family feel unsafe. For example, we see how a father can be a principle of disorder in a situation where he is unfaithful, is an alcoholic, or is nursing some other addiction. His behavior then will be unpredictable and his children will be forever guessing as to whether he will come home or not - and what kind of mood he will be in if he does come home. Slowly the unpredictability will wear on his children to the point where they will feel their father as a principle of disorder, of chaos. Conversely, a good father, even if his family considers him boring and unexciting, will make his family feel safe and secure. Next, a good father carries his family rather than asks them to carry him. A good father is an adult, an elder, not a fellow-sibling or a child (in his behavior) forever demanding that the family carry him. A good father does not make his own problems and concerns, his own tiredness and heartaches, the center of family's attention. Rather he relates beyond his own tiredness and heartaches so as to make the focus of attention the heartaches and headaches of his family.

Beyond this, a good father feeds his family rather than feeds off of them. A good father does not demand, however subtly and unconsciously, that his children bring meaning, satisfaction, and glory into his own life. Rather he is more concerned that his children and his family find meaning, satisfaction, and happiness in their own lives. Good parents feed their children; bad parents feed off of them. Finally, a good father affirms and admires his children rather than demand that they affirm and admire him. A good father expresses to his children his pride in them as opposed to being threatened by their talents and achievements. He doesn't demand that his children express their pride in him. Daniel Berrigan, in a mature autobiography written late in his life, shares how he had to struggle with various issues his entire life, particularly with authority, because of the absence of a blessing from his own father. He shares, for example, how he would be afraid to share with his father the good news that he had just published a book because he feared his father's jealousy. After sharing this, he asks his readers: Is it any wonder that he has been leery and suspicious of every authority figure during his entire adult life? The absence of a father's blessing leaves us with a constriction of the heart. Perhaps an image can be helpful here: When a cow gives birth, her calf comes out of her womb severely constricted, rigid, bound-up in a glue-like afterbirth. But nature has taken this into account and given the mother the proper instinct. She immediately turns round and licks that constriction off her calf. A soon as she's finished, the calf stands up, tests its legs, and begins to walk on its own. As humans, we are born into the same condition. We also come into this life constricted, except that for us this isn't so much a physical thing. It's a much deeper and more complex constriction - and our parents are meant to remove it by ordering, carrying, feeding, and blessing us. No father does this perfectly, but if your father did it even half-adequately, express your gratitude and count our blessings! Rev. Ron Rolheiser, OMI Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser, theologian, teacher, and award-winning author, is President of the Oblate School of Theology in San Antonio, TX. He can be contacted through his website www.ronrolheiser.com.

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Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36;

Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3; Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Acts 12:1-11; Ps 34; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18 Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24; Ps 30; 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15; Mk 5:21-43 [5:21-24, 35b-43]

Eternal Rest Grant unto These, O Lord Mary Corcoran, sister of Fran Connelly

Lord Hear Our Prayer Pray for our Sick

Mary Bartucci Garth Christie

David Harrington Karen Hult

Ruth Ilg Emily Johanns Adriane Kane Harry Kannry Jacob Kenny Betty Knott

Cathy Laskey Greg LaValle Yvonne Lowry

Meredith Mangold Thomas Martin Olga Matusik Elmina Ngwila

Nancy Olin Greg Palaschak

Andrew Park

Matthew Pecis Raymond Principe Robert Rachford Harry Richards

Rosemary Rissler Nick Saldana Bruce Soifert

Bob Sturenfeldt Norma Sumpay

Baptisms Dimeji Jeffrey, son of Bamidele & Ines Lawson Ayoola Jolene Irene, daughter of John & Lavinia Greene Bastin William John, son of Ryan & Sharon Petzold Hamilton Kaitlyn Ryan, daughter of Kirt & Kristen Hage Hartman

Emily Finn, daughter of Timothy & Molly Burt Henningsen Kent Jameson, son of James & Qualita Montre Woods

Madelyn Rose, daughter of Joseph & Noreen Baldassona Smrz

Mass Intentions Monday, June 25 6:30 James Purtell 7:45 Jude Rutkowski; John K. Quinlan Tuesday, June 26 6:30 Patricia Wilson 7:45 Amedeo & Adina Mesantoni; Dominic Cairo Wednesday, June 27 6:30 Margaret Prost 7:45 Eugene Garvy; Joseph Feeney Thursday, June 28, St. Cyril of Alexandria 7:45 Mark Bestler; Peggy Abhalter Friday, June 29, Ss. Peter and Paul 7:45 Our Beloved Dead; Jack Polivka Saturday, June 30, First Martyrs of Holy Roman Church 8:00 Richard Ryan; Yasuji Imai 5:00 Mary Alwan; Elizabeth Treacy Sunday, July 1, Thirteenth Sunday Ordinary Time 7:30 SJC Parishioners and Kolbe House Parishioners 9:00 Jack Polivka & Joanne Costigan 10:45 Frances Albertson; John Alvin Dicken 5:00 Dr. Jerry Scanlon & Peterson Twins Katie Courtemanche Italics—Living

God of love, ever caring, ever strong,

stand by us in our time of need. Watch over who is sick,

Look after him/her in every danger, and grant him/her your healing and peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Wedding Banns Matthew Yena & Megan Potokar

Todd Bialas & Laura Crabb

Trying to get in touch with us? More info is on our website: www.stjohnofthecross.org Fr. David Dowdle Pastor ddowdle@stjohnofthecross.org Fr. Darrio Boscutti Associate Pastor dboscutti@stjohnofthecross.org Fr. Fil Ngwila Associate Pastor fngwila@stjohnofthecross.org John Schopp Deacon john.schopp@newhemispheres.com Bill Bright Outreach bbright@stjohnofthecross.org Janet Caschetta Director of Youth Catechesis jcaschetta@stjohnofthecross.org Jim Clauer Worship jclauer@stjohnofthecross.org Kathleen Gorman School Principal gorman@sjc.pvt.k12.il.us Katie Hayes Crossroads High School khayes@stjohnofthecross.org Jessica Koch Music jkoch@stjohnofthecross.org MJ Martin Operations mjmartin@stjohnofthecross.org

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REPAIRAll Major Kitchen

And LaundryAppliances Repaired

579-5262325-5100

Forever Hardscapes, Inc.• Patios • Driveway

• Retaining Walls

• Accessories

• Brick Pavers

• Natural Stone • Bluestone

• All Work Guaranteed

• Install • Design • Restoration

Free Estimates630-908-7950

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LIZA’S TOUCHFull Service Hair Salon

Anniversary Sale

Inside Hair Salon Suites6972 S. Wolf Rd.Indian Head Park 708.783.1910

Spring Sale at Liza’sPerms, Color or Hilites

$45.95 and up.

NEW MANAGEMENTUPDATED MENU

QUALITY MEALS PREPARED DAILY5545 S. LAGRANGE ROAD

COUNTRYSIDE • 708.352.3600WWW.BEEFNBRANDY.COM

VEHICLESWANTED

$500 to $5,000• Cars • Vans • SUV’s • Trucks

$50 DONATEDto Parish at Closing

708.516.8888

WINE TASTINGS • EVENT PLANNING • GIFTS

On York • ½ Block North of Ogden Ave.

3821 S. York Road, Oak Brook • 630-325-6550

ZAWASKI & ZAWASKIReal Estate Appraisers & Consultants, Ltd.------------------------------------

3848 Lawn AvenueWestern Springs, IL 60558

Office: (708) 784-1445 • FAX (708) 784-1446

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATEDPROVIDING DISTINGUISHED

SERVICE SINCE 1923COUNTRYSIDE

1025 W. 55th Street708-352-6500

DOWNERS GROVE301-75th Street630-964-6500

Val VlaznyAttorney At Law

• Trusts • Wills • TaxesParishioner 630-357-8668

Pisa PizzaWE DELIVER

708-352-00085440 S. LaGrange Rd., Countrysidewww.pisapizza.samsbiz.com

pvwealthmgt.com708.246.2366

4365 Lawn AveWestern Springs

General Contractors • Construction ManagersDistinctive Residences • Renovations • Additions

Remodeling for Handicap AccessibilitySeniors • Disabled Veterans • Safety InspectionsCraig J. Workman, Parishioner • 630.421.3400

CAMEOENDODONTICS

Practice Limited to EndodonticTherapy and Dental Implants

(708) 579-0488Keith Sommers, DDS, Parishioner

• 475 W. 55th Street, Suite 208, LaGrange• 3116 Oak Park Ave., Berwyn

• 7234 W. North Ave., Elmwood Parkwww.cameoendo.com

Massage Therapy and Spiritual Direction• Deep Tissue • Pregnancy• Swedish • Energy WorkSr. M. Clancy, SSND

IN PRACTICE SINCE 1990LaGrange ParkHomer Glen

Gift Certificates Available

PATH TORELAXATION

708.288.9065KIRSCHBAUM’S BAKERY

Quality and VarietyWedding & Party Cakes

825 Burlington Ave.Western Springs 246-2894

Air Conditioned Restaurant & Carry Out-Seating for 200-Delivery ServiceCALL 354-4500 YOUR ORDER WILL BE READY 5525 LA GRANGE RD.

OPEN DAILY11:00 AMDAILY &SUNDAY2:00 PM

FOOD&

LIQUOR

009239 St John of the Cross Church (A)

ALLAN E. POWERPlumbing & Heating

Plumbing Repairs, Sewer RoddingBathroom Remodeling Lic #058-132085352-1670 804 Arlington, La Gr.

• Communions• Graduations• Birthdays• Picnics

• Backyard Fun • ConcessionsJackie or Patti

Our Lady of the Woods Parishioners800.383.DINO (3466)

www.dinojumpchicagoland.com

Carol L.KlimaMartin

Attorney At Law, Parishioner• Real Estate • Trusts • Probate Licensed in Illinois & Florida

(708) 246-7570

Village HARDWARE“Help is just around the corner”835 Burlington • Western Springs • 708-246-0892

MON. THU. 8 AM-8 PM; TUE. WED. FRI. 8 AM-7 PM SAT. 8 AM-5:30 PM; SUN. 9 AM-3 PM

TheCOMMUNITY BANK of WESTERN SPRINGS

A branch of Hinsdale Bank & Trust Company®

1000 Hillgrove Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558 708-246-7100

www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170

We Are Casual Dining$5.00 OFF your total bill when

you spend $25.00 or more.MUST BRING IN THE COUPON TO BE VALID AND

CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER.• Small Banquets • Gift Certificates Available800 Hillgrove Ave., Ste 100

Western Springs 708.783.1500www.800westrestaurant.com

• On-Site Adult Care Facility• Homemaker Services

• Senior Social Activities• Personal Care

(At Home or At Our Facility)Alexandra Sulik, RN MSN NP

708.299.4364www.youngathearthc.info

Complete PsychologicalEvaluation & Treatment

Individual - Marital - FamilyLorraine D. D’Asta, Ph.D.

and AssociatesHINSDALE 655-9040

Barbara’s Elegant TouchCustom Catering 5 Star• Event Planner • Servers

• 3 Chefs • BartendersSet Up • From Appetizers to Desserts

Formal Dining 2 to 400 people12 Yrs. Experience

www.barbaraseleganttouchstaffing.com

630-341-3337Barbara Gilleece Hired for Private Parties

Alexandria Z. Meccia, M.D.DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF LAGRANGE

Parishioner 708.482.32135201 S. Willow Springs Rd.

Suite 430 LaGrange

CLEANING SERVICESHomes, Condos, Offices

Honest, Family Owned BusinessExcellent References, Low Prices

312-296-8042 (New Number)

• INSTALLATION OF BRICK PAVERS

AND OUTDOOR MASONRY

• LANDSCAPE DESIGN & BUILD

• PAVER MAINTENANCE & SEALING

FREEESTIMATE

www.prairiepathgroup.com

Since 1990

708.354.2182

Dwight A. Frey, DDS, PC

630.323.4060Complimentary Exam and Consultation

28 W. Chicago Avenue • HinsdaleFreyOrtho.com

915 BURLINGTON AVE.WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558708-246-0380

Mon.-Fri. 8-6 - Sat. 8-5:30Sundays (Seasonal) 10-4

www.caseymarketonline.com

CONBOY’S-WESTCHESTERFUNERAL HOME

A Family You Can Rely On...Today and Tomorrow.

10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester

708-562-5900Parishioner

Peter Conboy

Jean Conboy Hanson

Matthew Conboy

ED THE PLUMBERED THE CARPENTER

Best Work • Best RateSatisfaction Guaranteed AsWe Do All Our Own Work

Lic# 055-026066Parishioner Discount708-652-1444

GARAGE DOORSAND OPENERS

Family Owned & Operated Since 1947ALL MAJOR BRANDS

CUSTOM GLASS SECTIONSSALES & SERVICE

FREE IN HOME ESTIMATE708.458.2345 www.AR-BE.com

Ask For Parishioner Discount

National Academy of

Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.

MEMBER

academy ofspecial needs

plannersCharter Member Since 2006

708.253.2561

ACT-SAT TEST PREP(The Route to a Higher Score)

Individual SessionsFlexible Scheduling

Local Availability 708-505-4351higherscore@comcast.net

BILL BRENNAN, Agent• Auto • Home • Life • Health

• Long Term Care • Bank643 S. LaGrange Road, LaGrange

708.354.1180Billinsuresme.com Bill@Billinsuresme.com

• Siding • Soffit • Fascia• Gutters • Roofing

FREEESTIMATES

Ask For Parishioner Discountwww.goreckiexteriors.com

708.670.4146

CHOOSE A TRUE LOCAL PLUMBER

708.417.8441Lic.# J16531 - Bonded - Insured

Owned & Operated ByFRANK TRAMONTANA, Parishioner

of Western Springs

May you recognize in your life the presence, power and life of your soul.

May you realize that you are never alone, that your soul in its brightness and belonging,

connects you intimately with the rhythm of the universe. May you have respect for your individuality and difference.

May you realize that the shape of your soul is unique, that you have a special destiny here, that behind the facades of your life,

there is something beautiful and eternal happening. May you learn to see yourself with the same delight, pride and

expectation with which God sees you in every moment. And may God bless you on this day and always.

Amen. -from Benedictus by John O’Donohue