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2302 W. CHURCH ST. | JO HNSBURG, IL 60051 | (815) 385 - 1477
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A diocesan parish served by the Congregation of the Resurrection
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
July 5, 2020 † 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Sign-Up available at stjohnsjohnsburg.org
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00am
WEEKEND MASSES
HOLY DAY OBLIGATION
Eve of Holy Day: 7:00 pm Holy Day Masses:
9:00 am and 7:00pm
Saturdays: 3:00—3:45 pm and by appointment
Communal Penance celebrated during
Advent and Lent
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILATION
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday: 8:00 am Tuesday: 8:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 am Thursday: 8:00 am
Friday: 8:00 am
Weekdays before Mass
ROSARY
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time We are all familiar with the refrain, “You have put on Christ. In him you have been baptized. Alleluia, allelu-ia!” In Baptism, we “put on” Christ. In putting on Christ, we put on all that Christ is and represents: hope, faith, and love. We are no longer bound to the sins and failures of the flesh, that part of us that resists God and relies exclusively on human means. It also means that we are not in debt to our past, complete with its sins, failures, regrets, fears, and unfulfilled dreams. There is always hope. In putting on Christ, we put on God’s vision for the world, for all of His children and for us. We have been given a road map to guide our paths and a blueprint to follow for our life’s jour-ney. There is no need for regret, and we are not tethered to our past. Is there anything in your past that you re-gret? Any decision or memory that continues to haunt you? We have all made mistakes, and we have this un-canny ability to continue beating ourselves up over things we can no longer do anything about, except learn from them. To put on Christ means that I can now bring God’s unconditional love to my hurtful memories and sinful choices. With each new moment and every new choice, I can start clean and live in free-dom. Imagine adults when the disciples were preaching and baptizing. They came to baptism not really knowing who they were, with pasts that were broken, seeking to live the joy of the Gospel they heard spoken to them and wanting the love they saw witnessed in the lives of those who believed. What tremendous cele-brations their baptisms must have been! They could now have the support of a community, full participa-tion in the sacraments of the church, focus for their disordered lives, consolation, healing, and an under-standing of what life is really all about. Our lives are meant to be celebrations of the Spirit we have received in Baptism. How does that joy get ex-pressed in and through you? When we truly under-stand that we have put on Christ, our burdens can be-come much lighter. It is odd that so many Christians look like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if those weights could be lifted and joy experienced!
Gospel meditation
BAPTISMS: Parents must be registered parishioners. Parishioners call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR at (815) 385-1477, EXT. 202 for information, requirements, and scheduling for baptism preparation classes.
RCIA: Adults seeking baptism and/or entry into the Catholic Church are invited to participate in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program. Please call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR for more information.
CEMETERY: Please call Annie in the parish office at (815) 385-1477, EXT. 203 to purchase cemetery plots and niches in columbarium.
MARRIAGES: Please call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR at (815) 385-1477, EXT. 202 for appointment, requirements, and a desired wedding date of at least 6 months in advance.
PRAYER LIST: Please call Anna Rose in the parish office at (815) 385-1477, EXT. 223 to be placed on the bulletin prayer list.
REGISTRATION: Please call Annie in the parish office (815) 385-1477, EXT. 203 to register as a parishioner.
Monday– Thursday: 8:30am– 4:30pm Friday: 8:30am– Noon
Pastor: Rev. Jacek Junak, CR, EXT. 202 Deacon: Mr. Jerry Giessinger Deacon: Mr. Dave Gillespie
CLERGY
Secretary: Annie Muich EXT. 203 [email protected] Business Manager: Kasia Placek EXT. 204 [email protected] Religious Ed. Director: Stephanie Eldridge EXT. 201 [email protected] Bulletin Editor: Anna Rose Zakrzewski EXT. 223 [email protected] Music Ministry: Mary Jo Schwontkowski EXT. 1 [email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Principal: Mrs. Brenda Baldassano
2304 W. Church Street Johnsburg, IL 60051 (815) 385-3959 www.stjohnschool.com
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2 Welcome to St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg, IL
PARISH INFORMATION
Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 [cf. 1]/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6- 7, 8-9 [8a]/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13/Ps 115:3-4, 5-6, 7ab-8, 9- 10 [9a]/Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12/Ps 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [4b]/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9/Ps 80:2ac and 3b, 15-16 [4b]/Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 and 17 [17b]/Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8/Ps 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 [1a]/Mt 10:24- 33 Next Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 [Lk 8:8]/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9
Weekly Readings - Year A
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Prayer Requests Mass Intentions
We will keep names on the list for eight weeks, and then remove. If you would like the name of your loved one to be on the list for
longer than eight weeks, please call to renew. Thank you for your understanding.
“One thing only I ask you, that you remember me at the altar of the Lord.” - St. Monica
Jakey Baldassano Very Rev. Steven Bartczyszyn, C.R.
Ted Bierchen Jim Blaney
John & Kathy Braun Valerie Brunkhorst
Harriet Buerer Kyle Buscemi
Noelle Hoeh-Butski Carmelita Caifano
Jeanne Caifano Leonard Caifano
Serenity Carf Sabrina Cavanaugh
Shirley Cermak Mary Chambers
Georgianne Chromczak
Mike & Sharon Coyle
Dennis Decman John DeLay
Michele Dubois Paulette Elsey John Ferraro
Tina Fosnacht
Shirley Freeland Glenda Fussell Harold Gabel
Terrance Galvin Debbie Glen
Carol Golemba Patti Hoeh
Michael Jonas Greg Jurczynski
Jerome Kehl Judy King
Don & Barb Klapperich Richard Laskowski Dean & Sandra Lenard
Darren Leonardi Ron Marulewski, Jr. Barbara & Nick
Mastillo Teegan Mazuer
Jeremiah McCauley Bob McPartlin
Sr. Carol Mecko Marge Moeller Jeanne Monaco
John Morris Irene Murphy
Charles Nielson
Bruce Novak Dan Oleksa
Annette Orlos Charlotte Paoletti
Constanza Paredes Maury Pera
Cathrine Philbin Theresa Pigoni
Kathy Posey Tina Quintero
Sr. Rosemary Reier Wayne Rendak Valerie Robbins Nancy Roberts
Roz Ruiz Mary Schoiber
Marie Scopa Dolores Sklodowski
Marge Stabla Carmen Tosto Mira Williams
John Wolf Kathleen Wurth Alice Zabawski
Diane Zyskowski
Saturday, July 4, Independence Day 4:00 PM † Ray Litka (Felicia & Ray Kuna) Sunday, July 5, 14th Sunday in Ord. Time 7:00 AM Parishioners, Friends, & Benefactors of St. John the Baptist (Fr. Jacek, CR) 9:00 AM † Jan Drwila (Drwila Family) 11:00 AM † Mary Larkin (Tim Larkin) Monday, July 6, St. Maria Goretti 8:00 AM † Maria Sznajder, Birthday (Placek Family) Tuesday, July 7 8:00 AM † Caroline Kohler, Birthday (Kohler Family) Wednesday, July 8 8:00 AM S.I. Hugo & Maria Mercado, Wedding Anniversary (Family) Thursday, July 9. St. Augustine Zhao Rong & Companions 8:00 AM † Dina Schnurstein (Dan & Rosemary Kondritz) Friday, July 10 9:00 AM † Darrell Kondritz (Dan & Rosemary Kondritz) Saturday, July 11, St. Benedict 4:00 PM † David Edward Rich, Birthday (Ron Rich Family) Sunday, July 12, 15th Sunday in Ord. Time 7:00 AM † Duane Schmitt, Birthday (Helen Schmitt) 9:00 AM † Elfriede Steffens (Dale & Debbie Glen) 11:00 AM † Kim Waggner & Christopher Useman (Freeland Family)
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St. John’s Catholic school registration for 2020 /2021 School year is open!
2020-2021 SCHOOL REGISTRATION
OPEN NOW!
† Before and after care available 5
days a week
† Special Education Services
† Chess Club, Journalism Club,
LEGO League, Young Rembrandts
Art Club, Band, Piano, and Athletics!
INFORMATION FORM 2021-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
FAMILY NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Child Age Grade
_________________________________________________________________ ________ _____________
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_________________________________________________________________ ________ _____________ Home Address: _____________________________________________ City: ______________________ Zip Code: ___________________
E-Mail Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mother’ Name: __________________________________________ Father’s Name: _____________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The best way to contact me is at: ____________________________________________________________________________________
For more information about our school, please visit our website: www.stjohnschool.com
Please complete this form and drop it off at the parish office mailbox, in the collection basket, or in the black mailbox at front doors of school building.
The school office will contact you upon receipt of this information. For additional information please contact the school office at 815-385-3959 or email:
[email protected] should you have any questions with regard to our school.
Preschool:
Half day or
full day
classes
available
with 2, 3 or 5
day options!
Full Day
Kindergarten
thru
8th Grade!
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St. John the Baptist Religious Education
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
May the peace of the Lord be with you! I hope this announcement finds
your family healthy and safe. Mrs. Eldridge here to let you know that
Religious Education registration for Fall 2020-21 classes will open
tomorrow Monday, July 6, 2020. I encourage you to head over to
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church’s website and conveniently register
online at www.stjohnsjohnsburg.org under the Religious Education tab
(link will not be up until July 6). If you would rather fill out the paper copy
registration please email me to request paperwork through my email
address [email protected].
Have a fun and safe summer!
The religious education program at St. John the Baptist is
focused on creating disciples of Christ through prayer, education,
and exposure to the sacraments of the Church. We center deep
in our faith to educate and encompass the life of Jesus Christ,
the Word of God, and the holy sacraments. Our mission is to
help children encounter Christ in the classroom and reinforce
that they are children of God.
Religious Education Office 815-385-1477 Ext. 201
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FAITH LIKE A CHILD
If you Google Search recommendations on how to raise generous children, almost every list of ideas begins with — or at least contains — the directive for adults to be good models of generosity them-selves. Our children learn from our actions much more than from our words. Of course, when I think back over the years while my children were growing up, I think I may have learned as much from them as they learned from me. There is a time between early childhood and middle school where a child seems to be freer to give and share than at any other time in life. It is around the age of First Communion when the cries of “mine” turn to laughter and smiles, and the urge to be a part of something bigger than oneself leads to sharing. Before you know it, the child hits the pre-teen years, and once again, he or she becomes the cen-ter of the universe.
I believe that the previous paragraph is all true, however, the stages described seem to repeat themselves throughout adulthood. Don’t you agree? Sometimes we fall into seeing ourselves as the center of the universe, or we become con-sumed by our state in life or with what we have acquired. Also, we at times are generous and lov-ing people. It is sin that draws us back into our-selves and away from any meaningful life of stew-ardship and generosity. In order to be freed for love, we need role models to help us see what re-ally matters. We need to reflect on the example of many of our brothers and sisters in Christ. And, yes, we need to look to children who may be at the point in their lives where sharing is fun, and love is something in abundance.
—Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
Thank you to all of our parishioners
who continue to use their blue church
envelope to support St. John’s School. We are extremely grateful for your
generosity!
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Kissing the Altar at Mass
Question: Why do priests kiss the altar at the start of Mass? Answer: Our churches and chapels are filled with symbols. We might think of the more common symbols (like the crucifix, statues, stained-glass windows, vestment color and altar cloths) as well as major symbols (such as the paschal candle and the baptismal font). But there are some things that we can take for granted in our sacred spaces, because unfortunately, they seem to just be part of the building, including three of the main symbols of our liturgy: the ambo (lectern), the chair for the priest celebrant, and the altar. These three objects are placed in a specially designated area called the sanctuary. They are the places where the Word of God is proclaimed, where the priest prays and presides at the celebration, and where the bread and wine are offered by the priest during the Eucharistic Prayer. Although each of these objects is sacred because of the role they play in our worship, the altar holds a special place. In a document containing the rules and instructions for the Mass — the “General Instruction of the Roman Missal” — we read: “The altar on which the Sacrifice of the Cross is made present under sacramental signs is also the table of the Lord to which the People of God is called together to participate in the Mass, as well as the center of the thanksgiving that is accomplished throughout the Eucharist” (no. 296). One of the ways that we recognize the importance of the altar is when the priest and deacon kiss the altar at the beginning of Mass. Kissing is an ancient act of devotion. Remember, we also kiss the cross on Good Friday, and the deacon or priest kisses the “Book of the Gospels” after the Gospel is proclaimed. This act of devotion reminds us that the altar is a symbol of Jesus, the “living stone” (see 1 Peter 2:4), the foundation stone of our faith. It is a symbol gesture, but it is a powerful reminder of the One on whom our faith is built and in whose name we gather as the “household of faith” (see Galatians 6:10). To learn more, see the “Catechism of the Catholic Church” (no. 1382-1383).
The Sanctuary Lamp is burning
June 28—July 11
In Loving Memory of
William Steinbock
May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ True Presence in the Sanctuary welcome him into
eternal peace.
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Many Hands Make Light Work!
Our church is in need of a good cleaning! All able-bodied parishioners are asked to come help! Please bring your buckets, rags, face
masks, and a spirit of service!
Saturday, July 11th at 8:30 am
If you are able to help, call the parish office at (815) 385 – 1477 ext. 203 to sign up. Please include your name, number, and email address when leaving a message.
Ministry News & Events
Please visit our parish website home page for information on the reopening of St. John’s for public mass as well as information on how to sign up for Mass times.
stjohnsjohnsburg.org
A private, independent high school in the Catholic tradition offering an integrated, college preparatory classical curriculum
centered on Catholic teaching. As part of the Chesterton Schools Network, Chesterton
Academy of the Immaculate Heart has been the joint venture of a number of area families
for many years. Opening in the Fall of 2020 and currently enrolling students, the school will be
located at St. Peter in Volo, IL.
For more information, please visit us at https://chestertoniheart.org/,
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChestertonMcHenry/,
or email us at [email protected].
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The winners of our July Booster Club Drawing are…
1st Place - $200 - Joe & Lisa Majercik
2nd Place - $100 - Theresa Hauck
3rd Place - $50 - Joseph & Nancy Majercik
Congratulations to this month’s winners and thank you for supporting the St. John the Baptist Catholic
School Booster Club!
As we all continue to navigate through social distancing and a focus on staying healthy, the impacts reverberate throughout our own lives, our local community and our country. Many of us have been unable to work due to temporary business closures and/or our children being home from school. As we support our loved ones and friends through phone calls, social media contact and our prayers, you may wonder how you can also support others in our community. St. Vincent de Paul greatly appreciates your donations through GiveCentral; all donations go directly toward helping those in our community who are struggling with utility, housing, medical bills as well as with food shortag-es. "Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor." Proverbs 22:9
The Pro—Life Action League invites you to join the upcoming “Face the Truth” Tour, an annual pro-life public education initiative that reaches tens of thousands of people with the reality of abortion. From July 10-18, pro-life volunteers will hold signs at major intersections across Chicagoland, depicting the beauty of life in the womb as well as the horrible injustice done to the unborn vic-tims of abortion. The Face the Truth Tour changes hearts and minds, guides post-abortive women and men to healing and peace and saves babies from abor-tion. For more information on this powerful pro-life campaign, including the complete Tour schedule, visit...
ProLifeAction.org
Church Finances
Ministry news & events
Until further notice, many church, school, ministry events and meetings have been cancelled or postponed.
For up-to-date Parish information and announcements, please visit the St. John the Baptist Church website at
stjohnsjohnsburg.org
or download the free MyParish App on your Smart Phone and enter “60051” or “St. John the Baptist” under Find a Parish.
Stewardship OF TREASURE Online Contributions……….…..………….….$ 1,640.00
Diocesan stewardship 2020 2020 Diocesan Stewardship Goal _ _ $74,260.00 Pledged to Date …..…….………………..……..$ 11,030.00 Paid to Date .…………...………………..……….$ 7,250.00 Difference between goal and payments $67,010.00
For pledging & payment: www.rockforddiocese.org/donate
See if your employer participates in a “Matching Gift Program” to double your gift.
Please remember St. John’s in your will. Thank you for your generous giving!
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ST. MARIA GORETTI Have you heard of the patron saint of purity? Born to peasant par-ents in southern Italy, St. Maria Goretti was a devout girl whose life was marked by diffi-culty. Her father died when she was nine, leaving her single mother with six mouths to feed. Two neighbors helped on the family farm, in-cluding a young man named Alessandro. He began making crude comments towards Maria. She repeatedly denied him. After sev-eral years, Alessandro attacked Maria to force himself on her. She resisted and, in his anger, Ales-sandro stabbed her. Maria died from the wounds' infections, but her last words were "I forgive Ales-sandro Serenelli, and I want him with me in heaven forever." While he was in prison, Maria appeared to Alessandro with a bouquet of roses, one for each wound he inflicted. In a true miracle of mercy, Ales-sandro experienced repentance, became a Franciscan brother after his release, and was later present at Maria's canonization.
St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!
Learn about the saints!
