St. John of the Cross Parish - Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 7, 2021
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St. John of the Cross Parish
5005 Wolf Road ~ Western Springs, Illinois ~ 708-246-4404 ~ www.stjohnofthecross.org
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 7, 2021
From the Desk of Fr. Marc Reszel
Lent is coming. The penitential season that
annually prepares us for the Triduum and
Easter Season will not be cancelled. However,
Lent will be reconfigured and reimagined
beginning with the distribution of ashes on Ash
Wednesday. The 9:00am Mass on Ash
Wednesday will be livestreamed and
recorded for those unable to attend in person.
Given the limitations to worshipping capacity,
Today is celebrated as the Fifth Sunday in ashes will be distributed to students in their
Ordinary Time. In addition to the quasi- classroom and to others (without reservation/
holiday of the Super Bowl, this is Commitment registration) each hour on the hour from Noon
Weekend for the Annual Catholic Appeal of through 4:00pm. Enter through the main church
the Archdiocese of Chicago. Due to pandemic doors, approach the minister in the center aisle
restrictions, there is no in-pew pledging this (wearing a mask and maintaining proper
year. In addition to a packet that you may distancing), and exit through the doors to the
have received in the mail, information on how north parking lot.
to make a pledge to this year’s appeal is Note that this year the blessed ashes will be
available at the doors of church, in this sprinkled on the heads of believers in accord
bulletin, and on our parish website. with the following of the instruction of the
Since 1993, the memorial of Our Lady of Congregation for Divine Worship and the
Lourdes, is recognized as World Day of the Discipline of the Sacraments.
Sick: a special time of prayers and sharing, of After blessing the ashes and sprinkling them
offering one’s suffering for the good of the with holy water in silence, the priest addresses
Church and reminding us to see in our sick those present, reciting once the formula found in
brothers and sisters the face of Christ who, by the Roman Missal: “Repent, and believe in the
suffering, dying, and rising, achieved the Gospel” or “Remember that you are dust, and
salvation of humankind. to dust you shall return.” At that point, the note
The 9:00am Mass on Thursday February 11 continues, the priest “cleanses his hands, puts on
will include the Sacrament of the Anointing of a face mask, and distributes ashes to those who
the Sick adjusted to comply with the Covid come to him or, if appropriate, he goes to those
protocols. Please indicate your intention to be who are standing in their places.” He then
anointed when you register for that Mass. On sprinkles the ashes on each person’s head
Thursday, those to be anointed will be seated “without saying anything.”
on an aisle. The imposition of hands will be
done with a general gesture over all to be Let us continue to pray for one another and
anointed. I will come to the ends of the pews for our parish.
to anoint the forehead and palms. Kindly Father Reszel
make this communal celebration known to
those who would safely benefit from receiving
this sacrament at this time.
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Annual Catholic Appeal 2021
Come follow me … and bring hope to the world
Over the next two weeks St. John of the Cross Parish will be
participating in the Annual Catholic Appeal which supports the
mission of the archdiocese. This weekend we will hear the
Cardinal’s homily at all Masses. You can also read to the Cardinal’s
message on our parish website.
The Appeal funds the many administrative and ministerial services
that our parish relies on in the parish school, YC and high school
youth ministry programs, adult formation and spirituality
programs, sacramental formation, building and grounds
maintenance and improvements, and provides financial and
business guidance.
It helps pay for the education and ongoing formation of lay
ministers, deacons and priests.
And especially over the last year during the Covid pandemic, the
archdiocese has helped to provide important leadership and
direction on worshipping and gathering safely.
The Appeal also helps disadvantaged parishes and schools and
supports ministries that serve and give hope to those who are
struggling and living in poverty both here and around the world.
For the well-being and safety of everyone, the Appeal will look
different this year as we will not be collecting in-pew pledge forms.
You can pick up a mail-in envelope at church exits or use the
envelope from the Cardinal’s in-home mailing to make your
donation. Gifts can also be made safely and simply online at
annualcatholicappeal.com or via a new text-to-give option. Details
can be found on the next page or on our parish website.
As in the past, any donations received over our goal are returned to
our parish for our use. Past rebates have been held in savings and
used to retire our $1.2M To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign debt,
make necessary security improvements in our school building and
install a new church boiler and chiller in the Parish Center. Our
Appeal rebates are an important revenue source that help parish
operations when we are faced with unexpected revenue declines
such as those that were experienced last fiscal year, as well as to
fund future capital expenses such as new roofing on the school
building and church.
While the financial circumstances of some families in our parish
remain uncertain because of the pandemic, for those who are able
we ask for your continued generous support of our parish and the
Annual Catholic Appeal. Thank you for sharing your time talent and
treasure as together we answer Jesus’ call to Come, follow me …
and bring hope to our world especially during these challenging
times.
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Annual Catholic Appeal 2021
Ways to Make ACA Gifts
One-time gifts, pledges, sustaining recurring
gifts, as well as gifts made through stock,
Donor Advised Funds and IRA distributions can
be made by cash, check or credit card through
the following methods:
Use the Reply form received in the Cardinal’s
in-home mailing in January
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Donate online at annualcatholicappeal.com
This past year we have faced many Text-to-give: Using a mobile device, open your
challenges in our nation, our world and our text message application. Enter the phone
Church. We have struggled with devastating number 345345 in the To: section. Type the
illnesses, the destructive effects of prejudice keyword “ACA2021” (not case sensitive) in
and natural disasters sparked by the the message of your text application. Hit the
degradation of our environment. Still, we send button. A text reply to your phone will
move forward as people of faith who have give you a hyperlink to a secure online
hope in the Lord who leads us. And this giving form.
year’s Annual Catholic Appeal theme renews
and reinvigorates us. We hear Jesus say to Envelope (pre-addressed) – available in
us, “Come follow me … and bring hope to the church
world.”
Telephone – Call and give over the phone at
Your support of the Appeal means bringing Annual Catholic Appeal – 312.534.7959
hope to the world. Hope comes alive in our
parishes and schools, religious education Mail your gift to – Annual Catholic Appeal, 835
programs, ministry formation and initiatives to North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-
address violence and foster justice, peace 2030
and respect for life. Hope reaches around the
world through the Appeal’s support of
Catholic Relief Services. Your support makes We pray for our parish community,
all this happen. as we prayerfully reflect on our
God bless you for keeping hope alive. And participation in the
may the good Lord keep you and your loved Annual Catholic Appeal
ones together and united with hope in Jesus and how we might bring hope
Christ who makes all things new.
to the world through our prayer,
service and financial support.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
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Our Gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal 2021
What the Annual Catholic Appeal Funds
Parish Communities 54%
Parishes and Catholic schools serving financially challenged
communities
Parish rebates to fund the priorities of your local parish
Archdiocesan Ministries 35%
Evangelization efforts to spread the faith through youth Parish
Communities Archdiocesan
ministries, parish vitality and liturgy enhancement
54% Ministries 35%
Religious education for youth, young adult, campus, and adult
formation
Continuing education for priests, staff and lay leaders
Human dignity and solidarity efforts that promote respect for life
at all stages, peace and justice, the needs of immigrants and
Kolbe House Prison Ministry
People Around the World 4% CRS 4%
Catholic Relief Services to assist the poor and vulnerable around
the world Cost of the Appeal 7%
2019 Annual Catholic Appeal How Your Gift Was Used
$5,316,121 Local Support for parishes and schools serving financially challenged communities
Communities
$3,954,644 Parish Incentives Funds raised in excess of individual parish goals are returned to the parish for
Rebates use with their local ministries
$2,319,455 Parish Vitality Programs to support parish vitality-evangelization initiatives, liturgy
and Mission enhancements
$703,537 Catechetical Support for youth, young adult, campus and adult religious education ministries
Faith Formation
$92,515 Lay Formation Continuing education for lay volunteers and staff serving parish communities
$545,000 Catholic Relief Assisting the poor and vulnerable overseas
Services
$502,044 Human Dignity Activities promoting respect for life at all stages, immigration, Kolbe House
and Solidarity prison ministry and Peace and Justice initiatives
$381,716 Priest Continuing education for seminarians and priests ordained for the Archdiocese
Education of Chicago
$13,815,033 Ministries Total
$1,039,841 Cost of Appeal Design, printing, postage, production, staff and vendors who implement the
Annual Catholic Appeal
When we financially support the work of our parish, our archdiocese
and the Catholic Church throughout the world, we experience a
feeling of deep gratitude, especially when we contemplate God’s
many gifts to us personally. By sharing our wealth through gifts to
the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal, we demonstrate our commitment
to the Church and each other.
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Prayer
Your Healing Hand
Lord, you invite all who are burdened to come to you. Allow your healing hand to heal me.
Touch my soul with your compassion for others. Touch my heart with your courage and infinite love for all.
Touch my mind with your wisdom, that my mouth may always proclaim your praise.
Teach me to reach out to you in my need, and help me to lead others to you by my example.
Most loving heart of Jesus, bring me health in body and spirit that I may serve you with all my strength.
Touch gently this life which you have created, now and forever.
Strength for Service
Lord, look upon me with eyes of mercy. May your healing hand rest upon me,
may your life giving powers flow into every cell of my body and into the depths of my soul,
cleansing, purifying, restoring me to wholeness and strength for service in your kingdom.
Healing Prayer of Surrender
Dear Lord Jesus, it is my will to surrender to you everything that I am and everything that I’m striving to be.
I open the deepest recesses of my heart and invite your Holy Spirit to dwell inside of me.
I offer you my life, heart, mind, body, soul, spirit, all my hopes, plans and dreams.
I surrender to you my past, present and future problems, habits, character defects, attitudes, livelihood,
resources, finances, medical coverage, occupation and all my relationships.
I give you my health, physical appearance, disabilities, family, marriage, children and friendships.
I ask you to take Lordship over every aspect of my life. I surrender to you all my
hurt, pain, worry, doubt, fear and anxiety, and I ask you to wash me clean.
I release everything into your compassionate care.
Please speak to me clearly, Lord. Open my ears to hear your voice.
Open my heart to commune with you more deeply. I want to feel your loving embrace.
Open the doors that need to be opened and close the doors that need to be closed.
Please set my feet upon the straight and narrow road that leads to everlasting life.
Amen.
Xavier University
Lord ,
I empty my hands
and open them to you.
I let go of anger;
fill and bless me with your love .
I let go of guilt;
fill and bless me with forgiveness.
I let go of self-pity;
fill and bless me with a grateful heart.
I let go of worries and fear;
fill and bless me with trust.
I let go of the hurts of the past;
fill and bless me with the promise of the present.
Bless me and keep me , Lord .
Let your face shine upon me ,
uphold me , and give me peace .
Amen .
Maryknoll Book of Prayers
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Lifelong Learning
Background on the Gospel Living the Gospel
Today we continue to read from Mark’s Gospel, In the Gospel, God’s remembrance of and
learning more about the ministry of Jesus. Jesus compassion for suffering humanity comes most
cured Simon’s mother-in-law, and she immediately tangibly and radically in the healing presence
began to serve Jesus and his disciples. Jesus also of Jesus. From the religious service in the
cured many others who were brought to him, healing synagogue Jesus moves immediately into the
their illnesses and driving out demons. As we will see house of Simon and Andrew, accompanied by
throughout Mark’s Gospel, Jesus did not permit the James and John, disciples who are having a
demons to speak because they knew his identity and busy apprenticeship. In the healing of Simon’s
would have revealed it to those who were present. mother-in-law we have a vignette of the
On the morning after this busy day, Jesus retreated mission of Jesus, the free man, who cares
in prayer, but was pursued by Simon and others who nothing for taboos that prohibited the touching
brought news that many people were looking for him. of a woman not one’s wife, and especially on
At this point in Mark’s Gospel, we begin to see a the Sabbath. Jesus has healed the tormented
distinct role for the inner circle of Jesus’ disciples— man in the synagogue, and he will make no
they act as intermediaries between Jesus and the discrimination between male and female, even
people. Jesus reports to his disciples that they need though to hold the hand of the sick woman
to leave Capernaum to preach in other places. could earn him the accusation of ritual
Today’s Gospel completes a picture of Jesus’ uncleanness.
ministry: preaching, curing the sick, driving out Compassion has a more urgent hold on
demons, and then moving on to continue this work in Jesus, and his raising of her is by the same
another place. Mark's Gospel tells us that Jesus did power that God will manifest in raising Jesus
this throughout Galilee. from the dead. The response of Simon’s
Jesus’ compassion and healing of the sick is a sign mother-in-law to her healing is to serve
of the Kingdom of God. The Church continues to (dieˉkonei, which the Lectionary translates as
extend Christ’s healing presence to others in its “she waited on them”) Jesus and his
ministry to the sick. In the Sacrament of the Anointing companions. The last use of this word in
of the Sick, the Church prays for spiritual and Mark’s Gospel is in Mark 15:41, and in this
physical healing, forgiveness of sins, and comfort for passage, too, it is with reference to women
those who are suffering from illness. who followed and served Jesus. How notable
In today’s Gospel we also notice the importance that Mark frames the mission of Jesus from its
of prayer in Jesus’ daily life. Jesus rose early in the beginning to his death with the service of
morning, removed himself from the crowds, and went women. It is a reminder, too, that all who have
to a deserted place to pray. When the disciples found experienced the healing power of Jesus, in the
him, he told them that it was time to move on. We flesh and in the Spirit, should respond with
believe that in his prayers Jesus found guidance and service of others. This is what Pope Francis
direction from God. We also bring our decision- has called “the secret of vocation: to go beyond
making to God in prayer, asking for his guidance and oneself and place oneself at the service of
direction in our lives. Loyola Press others.” ©Living Liturgy
O Lord, you have walked among us; you know our pain and our brokenness.
May these prayers we offer be the beginning of the mending of our relationships with one
another and the healing of our hearts in your hope and peace. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6th Sunday in OT
Gen 1:1-19 Gen 1:20–2:4a Gen 2:4b-9, 15-17 Gen 2:18-25 Gen 3:1-8 Gen 3:9-24 Lev 13:1-2, 44-46
Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Ps 104:1-2a,27- Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 Ps 90:2, 3-4abc, 5 Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11
10 and 12, 24 and Mark 7:1-13 28, 29bc-30 Mark 7:24-30 Mark 7:31-37 -6, 12-13 1 Cor 10:31–11:1
35c Mark 7:14-23 Mark 8:1-10 Mark 1:40-45
Mark 6:53-56
Divine Presence, so many of us yearn and ache for your presence; everyone is looking for you.
Grant to us the mindfulness not so much to seek you but to become more and more aware of
your holy presence already here: above, below, around, and within. Amen.
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High School Youth Ministry
Set aside time to come together in faith and fellowship.
Seniors: TODAY February 7 from 1:30-2:30pm and February 21 from 6-7:30pm
Sophomores: February 14 from 3:30-5pm and February 28 from 3:30-5pm
Freshmen: TODAY February 7 from 12-1pm February 21 from 3:30-5pm
Juniors: TODAY February 7 from 3-4pm and February 21 from 6-7:15pm
RSVP on our website to attend.
Ethics Conference February 20
Join us on Saturday, February 20th for a half-day, online conference, “Medical Ethics, Science Fiction, and What it
Means to be Human.” Professor Jeffrey Bishop (SLU) will guide us through the philosophical and theological problems
connected to technological advancement. Professor Michael Murphy (Loyola Chicago) will show us how science fiction
can help us think about these issues from another perspective. While it may seem strange, the Catholic Church’s
intellectual tradition may give us the resources we need to think about what we should do when technological advance
has offered us the opportunity to “be as Gods” (Genesis 3:5).Registration Is $15.00 and is currently OPEN: go to
www.lumenchristi.org to SIGN UP today. Presented by the Lumen Christi Institute’s Newman Forum. Open to current
high school students. This event is cosponsored by the University of Saint Mary of the Lake at Mundelein Seminary and
the Archdiocese of Chicago Vocation Office.
Fr. McDonnell Scholarships & ACCW Scholarships
A portion of the funds generated by St. John of the Cross Women’s Club provide scholarship opportunities for members
of the parish choosing to pursue a Catholic high school education. All parish high school students, as well as incoming
freshmen (current 8th graders) are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The number of scholarships available and sums
awarded will vary from year to year—decisions will be made by the Fr. McDonnell Scholarship Committee. Please note,
that for the foreseeable future, funds for the scholarship will be greatly reduced due to Covid-19 and the cancellation of
the Women’s Club’s biggest fundraiser, the Garage Sale. Applications are exclusively electronic and are available on our
website. All applications and supporting documentation are due Tuesday, February 16. .
The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women is offering a 4 year $1000 renewable scholarship to female high school
seniors. Call 312-594-8325 or go to ccw.archchicago.org by April 30.
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Virtual Bible Study Outreach News Parish News
SJC Food Pantry Collection
A Virtual Study of the Torah Despite the limitations of the pandemic, parishioners
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy, Numbers continue to bring food to the church narthex to feed those
who are struggling to feed their families in our area.
Our study of the Pentateuch continues with
Last week our Food Pantry Committee delivered 70+ bags
the book of Leviticus which is the third book of the Torah, of groceries to St. Barbara’s in Brookfield. THANK YOU!!
the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures and our Old Our nonperishable food and paper product donations
Testament. After a dramatic exit from Egypt, God makes a collected in the church narthex during February will be
special agreement with Israel, making them his people and delivered to St. Francis Xavier Parish. They would love to
He their only God. In response, the people build a fill their shelves with: Cereal (healthy options), Boxed
tabernacle where the Creator of the world begins dwelling Potatoes (scalloped or mashed for Easter), Pasta Sauce,
with and among His people. The last time God shared a Soup and Canned Fruit.
place with humans, humans messed up (with help from an Can’t get to the store to pick up your food donation and
evil serpent). Will they get it right this time? bring it to the church narthex? Giving is even easier now!
Register on our parish website. Go to our parish website under the Giving Tab to give to
Wednesday Evenings: the SJC Food Pantry Fund. Your dedicated donations will
be used to buy food gift cards for the food pantry we are
February 10 - March 3 collecting for that month. Thank you! Go to: https://
www.stjohnofthecross.org/offertory/ and allocate your
7:00-8:00PM donation to the Food Pantry Fund.
Counseling Services
Partnered with the Central DuPage Pastoral Counseling
Tax Statements Center (Carol Stream), SJC offers counseling services. If
Thank you for your continued generous support of our you are interested in setting up an appointment, please
parish. Tax statements for 2020 were mailed last week to call 630-752-9750 x10 and indicate you would like to set
those who have received them in the past or have up an appointment with Dr. Ann Letourneau, CSJ, PsyD,
recently requested one. If you would like an end of year Colleen Narbone, MAPC, or Kristen Ras, MA. Insurance
donor recap mailed or emailed to you, please contact MJ and cash rates accepted. Visit cdpcc.org for more
Martin at mjmartin@stjohnofthecross.org. information.
World Day of the Sick Be Sure Your Contact Info Is Up-to-Date @ SJC
Prayer for the Sick: Ever-Present and Faithful God, I trust If your home address, email, cell or home phone number
in You for Your protection and comfort in this time of has changed or has been disconnected, please send us
illness and uncertainty in my life. Come to ease the fears your updated contact information to keep our database
and anxieties that trouble my heart and spirit as I wait for current. Send your updated information today to
answers and help from all who are caring for me. Please mjmartin@stjohnofthecross.org.
continue to guide their knowledge and skills, and bless
the work of their minds and hands as they serve as Job Search Assistance
instruments of Your healing presence for me. Help me Questions/Answers With The Career Coach
rest assured that You will hold me close in Your healing Join Jody Eriksen, a Certified Advanced Career Coach, for
and caring embrace in all that may happen in the time to The Coach's Corner on Thursday, February 18 from 7-8:30
come. Give me strength, peace, and courage as I trust pm via ZOOM. It is said that searching for a job is the
and give myself into Your loving care. Amen. hardest job you will ever have. You likely had years of
Sister Jane McConnell OSF, BCC experience in your previous position. However, you are a
novice at job search and much has changed since your
Prayer for the Caregiver: Holy One, Today is a new day; last search. Networking during a pandemic? ATS
one in which I will encounter unknown circumstances, yet Systems? One or two page resume? Jody will welcome
one I will greet with open hands anyway. I have been any and all questions and address job search questions
called to this day. Help me to be present to the present you had not yet thought about. Have your questions
moment, knowing it is a gift. Though I may not have all of answered and learn from the questions of other job
the tools and wisdom I could use in this day, I will bring seekers. Jody Eriksen offers her integrated background in
what I have. May my spirit radiate hope, joy, and love, Psychology, Business Administration and Professional
especially to those in most need. May it let them know I Coaching to bring original tools and techniques to enhance
care and they are not alone. I know I may not be able to your Career Development tool kit. The link to this ZOOM
fix all of the needs of this day, but may I be present to meeting can be found at www.interfaithcareernetwork.org/.
them and may that be enough. Amen. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend.
Nicholas S. Stewart MDiv, BCC
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Year of St. Joseph: Excerpt from Patris Corde
Continued from last week’s bulletin …
An obedient father
As he had done with Mary, God revealed his saving plan In every situation, Joseph declared his own “fiat”, like
to Joseph. He did so by using dreams, which in the Bible those of Mary at the Annunciation and Jesus in the
and among all ancient peoples, were considered a way for Garden of Gethsemane.
him to make his will known. In his role as the head of a family, Joseph taught Jesus to
Joseph was deeply troubled by Mary’s mysterious be obedient to his parents (cf. Lk 2:51), in accordance with
pregnancy. He did not want to “expose her to public God’s command (cf. Ex 20:12).
disgrace so he decided to “dismiss her quietly” (Mt 1:19). During the hidden years in Nazareth, Jesus learned at the
In the first dream, an angel helps him resolve his grave school of Joseph to do the will of the Father. That will was
dilemma: “Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for to be his daily food (cf. Jn 4:34). Even at the most difficult
the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will moment of his life, in Gethsemane, Jesus chose to do the
bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will Father’s will rather than his own, becoming “obedient unto
save his people from their sins” (Mt 1:20-21). Joseph’s death, even death on a cross” (Phil 2:8). The author of the
response was immediate: “When Joseph awoke from Letter to the Hebrews thus concludes that Jesus “learned
sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded obedience through what he suffered” (5:8).
him” (Mt 1:24). Obedience made it possible for him to All this makes it clear that “Saint Joseph was called by
surmount his difficulties and spare Mary. God to serve the person and mission of Jesus directly
In the second dream, the angel tells Joseph: “Get up, take through the exercise of his fatherhood” and that in this
the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain way, “he cooperated in the fullness of time in the great
there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the mystery of salvation and is truly a minister of salvation.”
child, to destroy him” (Mt 2:13). Joseph did not hesitate to EXCERPT FROM THE APOSTOLIC LETTER PATRIS CORDE OF THE HOLY
FATHER FRANCIS ON THE 150 th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF
obey, regardless of the hardship involved: “He got up, took SAINT JOSEPH AS PATRON OF THE UNIVERSAL CHURCH
the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and Read more next week …
remained there until the death of Herod” (Mt 2:14-15).
In Egypt, Joseph awaited with patient trust the angel’s Pope Francis proclaimed a Year of St. Joseph to increase
notice that he could safely return home. In a third dream, our love for this great saint, to encourage us to implore his
the angel told him that those who sought to kill the child intercession and to imitate his virtues and his zeal. Each
were dead and ordered him to rise, take the child and his week we will continue to read portions of the Pope’s
mother, and return to the land of Israel (cf. Mt 2:19-20). apostolic letter in the bulletin. In celebration of this special
Once again, Joseph promptly obeyed. “He got up, took the year, we invite you to send your favorite picture of St.
child and his mother, and went to the land of Israel” Joseph or prayer to the saint to share in our bulletin.
(Mt 2:21). info@stjohnofthecross.org
During the return journey, “when Joseph
heard that Archelaus was ruling over
Judea in place of his father Herod, he was
afraid to go there. After being warned in a
dream” – now for the fourth time – “he
went away to the district of Galilee. There
he made his home in a town called
Nazareth” (Mt 2:22-23).
The evangelist Luke, for his part, tells us
that Joseph undertook the long and
difficult journey from Nazareth to
Bethlehem to be registered in his family’s
town of origin in the census of the
Emperor Caesar Augustus. There Jesus
was born (cf. Lk 2:7) and his birth, like that
of every other child, was recorded in the
registry of the Empire. Saint Luke is
especially concerned to tell us that Jesus’
parents observed all the prescriptions of
the Law: the rites of the circumcision of
Jesus, the purification of Mary after
childbirth, the offering of the firstborn to
God (cf. 2:21-24).
SJC www.stjohnofthecross.org February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 10A Father’s Wisdom Borrowed from St. Joseph
St. Joseph seems to have been a man of few words but Practice your religion; it will help you discover who you
plenty of action. The brief stories that mention him in the are and why you are here. “According to the law of
Gospels leave us with a vivid impression of a strong, Moses they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to
supportive man who revealed his feelings and beliefs the Lord” (Lk 1:22), and “Each year his parents went to
more in what he did than what he said. Over the years, I Jerusalem for the feast of Passover” (Lk 2:41).
have come to appreciate this humble carpenter who Joseph is a great example of how practicing one’s
always seems to stand a short distance from center religion can be life-giving and crucial to discovering
stage. As a foster father he fostered many great traits in one’s truest identity and purpose. When Mary and
his son, Jesus. Through my prayer and reflection I have Joseph presented the child Jesus in the temple, they
witnessed four wisdom principles in St. Joseph, the encountered Simeon and Anna, two holy people who
patron saint of fathers, workers and of the universal spoke of Jesus’ great role in human history and
church. predicted how all of their lives would be extraordinary.
Later in Luke’s Gospel, when Jesus was “lost” in the
Every difficult family situation is best met with
temple, the family witnessed a deepening of Jesus’
compassion. “Joseph her husband, since he was a
understanding of his identity and his destiny. By
righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame,
observing the practices of his Jewish faith, Joseph
decided to divorce her quietly” (Mt 1:19).The story of
experienced God doing what God always does: inviting
Mary’s unexpected and highly unusual pregnancy is so
us to open our hearts, realize who we belong to and
well known that it is hard to appreciate how scandalous
discover our purpose in the world.
this news would have been to Joseph. Few would have
My family’s religious experiences surely pale in
blamed him if he had “exposed her to shame.” But the
comparison to what happened for Jesus, Mary and
penalty for proven adultery at that time was stoning, and
Joseph, but a few moments are memorable. During a
Joseph chose to exercise compassion. He planned to
parish renewal my wife and I signed on for six weeks of
divorce her quietly, rather than “hold her in her sin.” The
small-group faith sharing—which continued on for almost
grace to choose compassion opened up room for God to
10 years. Two of those faith sharing gatherings stand out
work in this situation and that made all the difference,
especially. When our older daughter was preparing for
not just for Mary, but for all of us.
first reconciliation and first Eucharist, the group invited
In my own life as a dad, I recall times when I’ve acted
her to join us as each person shared generously and
from righteousness and times when I’ve acted from
passionately what the sacraments of reconciliation and
compassion. Compassion always trumps righteousness
Eucharist meant to them. They repeated this precious
because compassion flows from human connection
gift when our younger daughter prepared for her first
rather than separateness. Compassion demands that I
Eucharist. Thank you, St. Joseph, for opening my heart
see the one in front of me—my wife, a daughter, a co-
to the value of religious practice.
worker, even myself—as a person and not an object
deserving of an object lesson. Thank you, St. Joseph, We are all here to do some work. “I must be in my
for your example of compassion. Father’s house” (Mt 2:49).This statement of Jesus in the
Temple is often translated, “I must be about my Father’s
Expect God to speak to you. And be willing to
work.” I’m sure St. Joseph understood Jesus’ sense of
listen. “Such was his intention when, behold, the angel
urgency. When I meditate on Joseph, I think of a life
of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said,
spent building things, solving problems and restoring
‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary
broken items to usefulness. St. Joseph is known as the
your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit
patron saint of workers, so it is not surprising to me that
that this child has been conceived in her’” (Mt 1:20).
his son’s teachings were full of references to work: “A
Joseph must have been used to listening for the voice
sower went out to sow”; “A man built a tower”; “A woman
of God in his life. Other men would have slept through
came to draw water from a well.”
such a dream or chalked it up to bad falafel. But Joseph
Parenting children is work. Often it is hard work—
listened, and then he acted decisively on what he heard,
physically, emotionally and spiritually. How consoling it
taking Mary into his home and later, at the urging of
is as a parent to have the tools of the carpenter at my
another dream, pulling up stakes and moving his young
disposal—compassion, attunement to God’s word, life-
family far from Herod’s reach. I am always inspired by
bringing religious practices and an awareness that God
these examples of Joseph’s attentiveness and readiness
too is at work in the world and at work in me. And, as my
to take action.
wife and I have discovered, the parenting continues
There were a few times while raising our daughters
even when the children are raised and out of the house.
when my wife and I found ourselves bewildered as to
Thank you, St. Joseph, for inspiring me to embrace the
what our next best step for them might be. And these
work of being a father, whether near or far.
words came to us one day—almost as if in a dream:
“Love them through it.” We have recalled these words
countless times regarding not only our daughters, but By Tom McGrath. Reprinted from America June 16, 2013 with permission of America Press, Inc.,
2013. All rights reserved. For subscription information, call 1-800-627-9533 or visit
also with other family members and friends—and with www.americamagazine.org.
each other as well. Thank you, St. Joseph, for inspiring
me to listen for and act upon messages from God.
SJC www.stjohnofthecross.org February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 11Confirmation Doves
As part of a beautiful tradition each year, parishioners were invited to take a white
dove off a prayer tree in the church narthex. Each dove held the name of one of our
Confirmation candidates. This year we invite you to pick up a dove from the table at
church as you exit and ask you to pray for that student whose name is printed on the
dove. Use the prayer below or one of your own. For those unable to attend Mass,
over the next several weeks leading up to Confirmation, we will share the names of all
of our candidates in the bulletin and ask you to pray for them.
May God’s light and the gifts of the Holy Spirit
shine on every path that our candidates follow.
May Christ’s love guide them through all their tomorrows.
And may they always seek to grow
deeper in the faith they have embraced.
Amen.
Maxwell Cole
Catherine
Alivia
Aidan
Ashlyn
Grace
Lucy
Margaret
Luca John
Mario
Kate Katelyn Brooke Mia
Tyler Charles
Norachi
James
Erin Joshua
Liam
Harper
Antonino Isabella
Julia Samuel Jake
Charles
Ciara Taylor Anna
Mia
John Alexander
William Luke Jane
SJC www.stjohnofthecross.org February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 12SJC www.stjohnofthecross.org February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 13
We Pray for Our Sick Ash Wednesday Guidelines
Karen Antczak Harry Lepinske VATICAN CITY — The Vatican Congregation for
Bernie Bak Lee Lepinske Divine Worship and the Sacraments asked priests to
Beth Beutell Joseph Martorano take special anti-COVID-19 precautions this year
Robert Bright John Munch when distributing ashes on Ash Wednesday, Feb.
Jason Bujak Loretta Palekas 17, including sprinkling ashes on the top of people’s
Scott Cabaj Mary Phillipp heads rather than using them to make a cross on
Robert Cabaj Arline Plechaty
people’s foreheads.
Robert Delaney Ralph Rassier
Raymond Dybala Elizabeth Raz The congregation’s note on the “distribution of
Sandie Eckrich Cristian Rivera ashes in time of pandemic” was published on the
Mary Alice Feeley Maria Rodriguez congregation’s website Jan. 12 and directs priests to
Lena Ferraresi Suzi Schenkel say “the prayer for blessing the ashes” and then
Aggie Frolik Shawn Sweeney sprinkle “the ashes with holy water, without saying
David Grune Terri Thomas anything.”
Karen Hult Gloria Topia “Then he addresses all those present and only
Mary Jamrozik Eugenia Turano once says the formula as it appears in the Roman
Jim Knowles Jackie Vanderpool Missal, applying it to all in general: ‘Repent and
Marilyn Korna Pat Vistine
believe in the Gospel’ or ‘Remember that you are
Peggy Koucky Ed Walsh
Joseph LaMantia Patrick Wingert dust and to dust you shall return.’”
“The priest then cleanses his hands, puts on a face
mask and distributes the ashes to those who come
We Pray for Our Loved Ones to him or, if appropriate, he goes to those who are
Serving Our Country standing in their places,” it said. “The priest takes the
Staff Sgt. Steven Foody ashes and sprinkles them on the head of each one
Sergeant Sebastian Grabacki without saying anything.”
Sgt. Michael Grabarek The usual practice would be to repeat the formula
2nd Lt. Nathaniel Greenberg, US Army — “Repent and believe in the Gospel” or “Remember
LCDR Kyle Harken, US Navy that you are dust and to dust you shall return” — to
Petty Officer 2nd Class John Ilg each person as the ashes are sprinkled on the top of
Spc. Douglas Junius their head or rubbed onto their forehead.
Captain Emily Kopec
ETN3 Joseph Kula, US Navy Sprinkling ashes on the top of people’s heads,
PFC Kevin Lawinger rather than marking foreheads with ashes, is the
First Lieutenant Caroline Lorenzini customary practice at the Vatican and in Italy. Given
MAJ. James Maicke the spread of the coronavirus, the practice has the
Chandler Muszynski, Master of Arms, US Navy advantage of not requiring the priest to touch
2nd Lt. Ryan A. Peters, US Army multiple people.
Seaman Emily Strafaci The Latin, Italian, French, German, Spanish and
Seaman Riley Strafaci Portuguese versions of the note also specify that the
Staff Sgt. Joshua Tischler, USAF Pararescue mask should cover the priests’ “nose and mouth.”
Lieutenant James Viano
The Archdiocese of Chicago released guidelines
Staff Sgt. Larry Waszak
for Ash Wednesday services to parishes in January.
The guidelines also include protocols for
We Pray for Our Beloved Dead celebrating stations of the cross and communal
Frank Gembala, husband of Bettina, father of Claire
penance services. Chicago Catholic. Catholic News Service. 01.13.21
Nass and Justine Skawski, grandfather of 3 Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all
Alice Bozick, mother of Beverly, grandmother of 2, Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday
great grandmother of 2 and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be
Paul Bourjaily, brother of Lou
observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who
Sinforiano Fajardo, father of Fr. Ramil Fajardo
are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are
bound by this may take only one full meal. Two
smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain
strength according to one‘s needs, but eating solid
foods between meals is not permitted. The special
Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are prescribed
for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday.
SJC www.stjohnofthecross.org February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 14Rev. Marc W. Reszel, Pastor SJC Parish Center Mass Remembrances
mreszel@stjohnofthecross.org 5005 Wolf Road Monday, February 8, 9am
Western Springs, IL 60558 Weekday; St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita
Rev. Brian Kean, Associate Pastor
708-246-4404 Jerome Feit
bkean@stjohnofthecross.org
Melissa Gadja
Senior Deacon Joe Pepitone Visit our parish website: Brian Stephenson
joepepitone@comcast.net www.stjohnofthecross.org
Sign up to attend Mass Tuesday, February 9, 9am
Deacon John Schopp Weekday
on our parish website.
john.schopp@newhemispheres.com Mary O’Brien
Judy Olk
Deacon Rich Voytas Confessions
rvoytas@gmail.com A priest will hear your confession Wednesday, February 10, 9am
after daily Mass St. Scholastica
Bill Bright, Director of Outreach Dolores Williams
Monday-Saturday.
bbright@stjohnofthecross.org Mary Virginia Harrington
Please sign up for Mass and
Janet Caschetta, Director of YC see the priest after Mass. Thursday, February 11, 9am
jcaschetta@stjohnofthecross.org Weekday; Our Lady of Lourdes
SJC Parish School Mary Maggie Glimco
Marguerite Chrusciel, Finance Mgr
708 51st Street Rudy Vergoth
mchrusciel@stjohnofthecross.org
Western Springs IL 60558 Anne Dragich
Frank DiPompeo, Plant Mgr 708-246-4454 Our Beloved Dead
fdipompeo@stjohnofthecross.org
Youth Catechesis Friday, February 12, 9am
Mary Beth Drafz, Digital Comm Coor Weekday
708 51st Street Harold Dohe
mbdrafz@stjohnofthecross.org
Western Springs, IL 60558 Jackson Lawrence
Kathleen Gorman, Principal 708-246-6760 Maureen Naumovitz
gorman@sjc.pvt.k12.il.us
The Parish Center Saturday, February 13, 9am
Jessica Koch, Director of Music Weekday; Blessed Virgin Mary
jkoch@stjohnofthecross.org continues to be closed
Forgotten Souls in Purgatory
to visitors.
MJ Martin, Director of Operations Staff is available to 4pm Evening Mass
mjmartin@stjohnofthecross.org Laura Stark
assist you by phone or email.
Katie Pruitt, HS Youth Minister To schedule a baptism, Francesco Brotto
kpruitt@stjohnofthecross.org Ronald Reszel
funeral, wedding or anointing,
Juan Reyes, III
Theresa Reyes, Receptionist please call or email our Bruno and Lucille Shukis
treyes@stjohnofthecross.org Director of Operations Richard Sissen
Christina Turlek, Finance Assistant
MJ Martin
at 708-822-1627. Sunday, February 14
cturlek@stjohnofthecross.org Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sign up to attend weekday 7:30am
Gale Voytas, Ministry Assistant
& Sunday Mass on Jack and Bette Fash
gvoytas@stjohnofthecross.org
our website! 9am
Steven Weigand, Pastoral Associate
sweigand@stjohnofthecross.org NEW! Now our Sign Up Rachael Schopp
will be open for the coming two Dolores Geneser
weeks. Sign up closes for the Salvatore Ingrisano
You are a hidden God. Neither is
coming weekend on Fridays at John Gannon
the sublime communication nor Lorraine Connelly
the sensible awareness of His 2pm. If Mass is not at capacity,
Michael Martens
nearness a sure testimony of His you may attend as a walk-in,
however, we strongly 11am
gracious presence, nor is dryness
encourage you to register Ron Nowicki
and a lack of these a reflection of Hal McReynolds
His absence. A person who wants in advance so you are
not disappointed. Curtis Kerzich
to find Him should leave all things Maggie & Joseph Glimco
through affection and will, enter Remember a loved one with a Violet Budrek
within himself in deepest Mass Remembrance. Mary Osterlink
recollection, and regard things as Order a Remembrance 5pm
though they were nonexistent. on our parish website. Therese Sue Baker
God is hidden in the soul. You We will mail a card for you Arthur Wilson family
yourself are His dwelling and His to the recipient family. Julia Sudenberg family
secret chamber and hiding place. David Vucovich family
Living Remembrances in Italics
-St. John of the Cross
SJC www.stjohnofthecross.org February 7, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 15Lent
Pray
Fast
Give Alms
Little Black Book Daily Prayer
Available in church. $1 Free will offering suggested.
Pray, Fast, Give Alms: CRS Rice Bowl
Rice Bowls will be available in church beginning on Ash Wednesday.
Follow weekly reflections, prayers, and recipes in the bulletin and on our website.
Collect alms in your Rice bowl throughout Lent, then send your alms
in a check to SJC in the mail-in envelope attached to your Rice Bowl.
Alms may also be given online via electronic giving on our parish website.
Ash Wednesday February 17
9:00am Mass (Mass sign up opens February 10 at 9am.)
Church will be open for you to receive ashes anytime between 12:00pm-4:00pm.
(No sign up needed to receive ashes. Masks and social distancing required.)
Lenten Soup for the Soul Faith Sharing with Bishop Barron’s Lenten Reflections
Thursdays from 12:00pm-1:00pm via Zoom. Begins February 18. Sign up on our website.
Bridges by Thomas Merton Lenten Reflection Faith Sharing Groups
Thursdays at 7:00-8:15pm via Zoom. Begins February 18. Sign up on our website.
The Lent and Holy Week edition of Bridges invites participants to personal
spiritual transformation and will explore the themes of forgiveness,
service, humility, prayer and the disciplines of Lent.
Stations of the Cross
Different versions of Stations of the Cross will be recorded and
available on our parish website each Friday in Lent by 4:00pm beginning February 19.DUPLEX Krystyna Kalata, MBA
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