ST. JOHN OF THE CROSS PARISH THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD

MAY 12, 2013

5005 S. WOLF ROAD WESTERN SPRINGS 60558 708-246-4404

WWW.STJOHNOFTHECROSS.ORG

In This Bulletin… Welcome New Parishioners……………………………………..p.4 Theology on Tap………………………………………………….p 5 First Holy Communion…………………………………………...p.6 & 7 Parish Elections…………………………………………………..p. 8-11

Fr. Dowdle Dear Parishioners, The time has come, at least for the summer, to make the very difficult decision of suspending the 6:30 a.m. Mass on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. I have waited this long in making this decision because I was holding out for the possibility of a second associate being assigned here, which would have begun on July 1 if it had happened. Since that is not going to happen (there are only 8 associates transferring in the entire archdiocese this year) the immediate crunch is for the summer months. Fr. Filbert takes no vacation time during the rest of the year so that he can go home to Tanzania for a full four weeks for the month of July. I am planning on being gone for a week in June at a national priest’s conference and a week’s vacation in August, so right off the bat that is six weeks where there will be only one priest in the parish. Unlike last summer where I was able to find a couple of priests to be with us for a week at a time, this year Fr. Brendan Lupton will be with us for a week in July and that is it. As the daily Mass goers know, we have certainly been fortunate in having a number of different priests help us out during the week, especially on days when we have had funerals, school Masses or other occasions like the monthly Mass at King-Bruwaert Home. It is just not possible to maintain a schedule of Masses based on visiting priests, many of whom are retired. When Fr. Darrio left last summer to become pastor, I began talking to the 6:30 a.m. Mass goers about this possibility. Generally there are between 25 and 35 people at the 6:30 a.m. many but not all from our parish. One of the difficult things in our dropping the 6:30 during the week is that there is no other parish in the immediate area that offers Mass that early (which is why people from other parishes come here. I feel badly about that.) When Fr. Ken went next door to St. Cletus he was surprised to see so many people he knew from the 6:30 who are parishioners over there. Archdiocesan guidelines suggest one less daily Mass than there are resident priests. And while I am eternally grateful for all the visiting priests who have helped out so much this past year the time has come to make this change. So beginning Memorial Day weekend, on Sunday May 26th there will be no 12:15 p.m. Mass on Sundays until the week after Labor Day, September 8th, as has been the practice for several years. Our plans right now are to drop the 6:30 a.m. weekday Mass for the same period of time, from Memorial Day to Labor Day inclusive. This year that will be from Tuesday, May 28th until Tuesday September 2nd. (On Memorial Day we offer a 9:00 a.m. Mass.) We’ll make a decision in the summer time if this is to be permanent regarding the 6:30 a.m. weekday Mass, but for now we will start with suspending it during the summer schedule. It was good to see Fr. Joe back with us last weekend. He was able to concelebrate one of the First Communion Masses as well as the 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. He continues with his strengthening exercises, especially for his legs. Believe me, if it is was up to him, he would be saying Mass more often with the people he loves so much very, very soon. This weekend we continue our First Communion celebrations, but this is also when we celebrate all women as mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, stepmothers, adoptive mothers, mothers-in-law and all ways in which women transmit life. We talk about the Church being a ‘mother’, giving comfort to all her children. The country where we are born is often referred to as the ‘motherland’. We give thanks and praise to God for our familial, spiritual and ethnic inheritance from our mothers, living and deceased. During this month of May, we pray especially that Mary, Mother of God, protects us and guides us all our days. Happy Mother’s Day! Peace, Fr. David

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Liturgy

Monday Acts 19:1-8 Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab John 16:29-33

Tuesday Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 Ps 113:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 John 15:9-17

Wednesday Acts 20:28-38 Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab John 17:11b-19

Thursday Acts 22:30; 23:6-11 Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 John 17:20-26

Friday Acts 25:13b-21 Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab John 21:15

Saturday Acts 28:16-20, 30-31 Ps 11:4, 5 and 7 John 21:20-25

Sunday Pentecost Acts 2:1-11 Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Rom 8:8-17 John 20:19-23 or John 14:15-16, 23b-26

Living the Gospel Jesus’ last earthly gesture toward the disciples was to bless them. In response, the disciples “did him homage” and experienced “great joy.” This response was not to Jesus’ departure from them, but was an expression of a new relationship to him, the risen One. Now instead of accompanying him in his ministry, they were “clothed with power from on high” to be his presence and do his ministry. In essence, Jesus’ last gesture toward the disciples was to empower them to be “witnesses of these things.” His blessing empowered them to live a wholly new relationship with him, one that would be expressed in their obedience to his word, in their serving his saving mission, in their respecting his continued presence, and in their continued fidelity to everything Jesus had taught them.

The Ascension challenges us to look beyond this time to the Christ of glory. Resurrection is fulfilled only on the last day. The Ascension reminds us that our suffering and rising, repenting and forgiving, preaching, witnessing, and blessing all carry us forward to that final day of hope when we, too, share in Jesus’ glory. Hope itself is an act of discipleship! Our joy is great when our hope is firm. The challenge which remains is to make all this practical in our daily living. Perhaps we could begin the habit of thinking about those we are with every day in terms of “Body of Christ.” Perhaps we could make it a point to say an encouraging word to someone each week. Perhaps we could encourage others who have been absent to come to church to worship on Sunday. In all these ways we are disciples, making Jesus’ risen life present to others. In all these ways we are making visible our own relationship with the risen Christ, witness to how we have grafted our life onto his, how our discipleship continues his own ministry. Closing Prayers: May we continue Jesus’ reconciling and forgiving ministry with joy. May we faithfully take up Jesus’ ministry and continually praise God by our lives. Our Father . . . For Reflection: · Jesus blesses me today when . . . · When it comes to continuing Jesus’ ministry, I am a witness in my daily living to . . . Living Liturgy 2012

Readings for the Week ————————————————————————————————

KNOW THE MASS,

ONE WORD AT A TIME

Several times in the Mass, the priest addresses us or talks to God about us in a way that reminds us that we are not there individually or alone but rather together and even bonded in a special way. “Brothers and sisters, let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves. . . .” “Pray, brothers and sisters, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God, the almighty Father.” “Listen graciously to the prayer of this family, whom you have summoned before you. . . .” We are at Sunday Mass, and we are not alone. And we are not just there, as if we had happened to board the same bus together. We are gathered as God’s family and the Body of Christ. We come not just for our own personal spiritual benefit, as important as that might be, but because we support each other on the journey to God. And we must support each other because we do belong to the same family.

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Support

Summer Mass Schedule Just a reminder, our summer Mass schedule begins in a few short weeks. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, on May 26th there will be no 12:15 p.m. Mass on Sundays until the week after Labor Day, September 8th. There will be no 6:30 a.m. weekday Mass from Memorial Day to Labor Day inclusive, May 28th until September 2nd.

Richard Rohr Prayer Opportunity

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Knowing Through Art I remember once seeing a painting, in a European art museum, of the Ascension. It was rather huge, and at the very top, right beneath the frame, were the bare feet of Jesus as he ascended into heaven. It almost felt comical. Most of the painting was of the apostles looking up in various poses of fear, confusion, disbelief, and awe. It struck me that the Ascension was the final stage of Jesus’ human life, and every human life—when the material world is reunited to its spiritual Source. At least that is what the artist seemed to be saying, and the various poses of the apostles illustrated our various stances toward eternal life and divine union. The Ascension is about the final reunion of what appeared to be separated for a while: Earth and Heaven, human and divine, matter and Spirit, feet and freedom. They are again one in the end, and it is important, the artist seemed to say, that we see ordinary human feet going into heaven! If the Christ is the archetype of the full human journey, now we know how it all resolves itself in the end. “So that where I am, you also will be” (John 14:3).

Tuesdays with Mary Rosary

3 p.m.

'Tis the Month of Our Mother … the Blessed and

Beautiful Days! Join us in the beautiful Mary Garden (between the church and rectory) to honor our Blessed Mother by praying the Rosary during this special month dedicated to her. Our Lady of Fatima, whose feast day we celebrate on Monday, May

13, asked us to "Pray the Rosary everyday!" We begin at 3 and are finished by the time school is out at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays May 14, May 21, May 28 at 3pm. No experience necessary. Children of all ages welcome!

(P.S. No rosary on Tuesday, June 4!)

New This Fall Sacred Marriage ...United in Christ,

Strengthened in Friendship

Coming to SJC this fall! A faith sharing opportunity for married couples interested in growing in their faith and developing friendships with others on the journey. Five or six couples form a group and commit to meeting one Saturday evening per month in each others homes to share a meal and reflect on spiritual topics. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, please join us for an informational meeting on Saturday, June 8, at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center. Appetizers and dessert will be served. To RSVP or for more information, contact Mary Dorsey at marybmo@aol.com, 708-7 8 4 - 1 2 0 3 , o r L i s W i l l i a m s a t lisbethwill@sbcglobal.net.

Richard Rohr Prayer Opportunity

Please join us in welcoming our newest members:

Gina and Thomas Lotus and Family Patrick Carolan Carrie and Mark Shurhay and Family Kerry and James Quilter and Family Zeljko Zivko and Family Scott and Jessica Ball and Family Janet LaRocque and Family Larry and Emma Frutkin Amanda Nowak Carol and Daniel Linklater

God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord. (Psalm 47)

Next weekend, May 18 & 19, is Welcome Weekend at SJC when we will give our newest parishioners a special welcome at each Mass. Join us for coffee and donuts (no cal of course!) after the Sunday morning Masses. Look to sign up to volunteer at Family Fest—a great way for both new and old parishioners to connect with others and help our parish too!

Monday, May 13 10:30 a.m. Step 11 Christian Meditation 11:00 a.m. May Crowning & Ribbon Ceremony 2:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration 2:30 p.m. Spiritual Journaling 3:30 p.m. Brownie Meeting 5:30 p.m. Finance Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Theology on Tap Planning Meeting Tuesday, May 14 9:30 a.m. Focus on Sunday Scriptures Group 1:30 p.m. Sr. Josephine’s Bible Study 3:00 p.m. Tuesdays with Mary Rosary 3:30 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:30 p.m. Parish Advisory Council 7:30 p.m. SJC Teacher Recognition Trust 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts Wednesday, May 15 9:00 a.m. Parent Ambassadors Meeting 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 3 2:00 p.m. Christian Meditation 7:30 p.m. Christian Meditation Thursday, May 16 8:30 a.m. Nazareth Leadership Training 9:00 a.m. Women’s Club Meeting 11:00 a.m. Women’s Club Installation 1:00 p.m. Parish Life Idea Meetings 1:30 p.m. Creed Study 6:30 p.m. Seasons of Hope 7:00 p.m. Family Festival Meeting 7:00 p.m. Career Networking 7:00 p.m. Men’s Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. Creed Study Friday, May 17 9:00 a.m. Mom’s Club 9:30 a.m. Bridges Saturday, May 18 7:00 a.m. Christian Meditation Sunday, May 19 6:00 p.m. End of the Year Crossroads Leader’s Dinner

PAC Spring Meeting This Week at SJC

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PARISH ADVISORY COUNCIL (PAC) SPRING MEETING

On Tuesday, May 14th the Parish Advisory Council will hold its spring meeting in the parish center. Our agenda will include: Opening Prayer 7-7:05pm Business Updates 7:05-7:45pm Affirmation of Vice Chair, Apostles and revised

constitution At-Large members, Apostles and choosing Ministry

Advisory or Consultative Body Rep for coming year Select Committee Reports and Requests for Feedback

from the PAC Game Changer Exercise 7:45-8:30pm Summer Homework: 8:30-8:40pm Dates for Next Year: 8:40-8:45pm Closing Prayer: 8:45-8:50pm As a way to make the time we spend together as a whole Council more efficient, each consultative body, ministry advisory group/staff member and PAC goal committee submits an electronic pre-read report which details goal and action plan updates as well as requests for input and discussion from the PAC. To keep you informed, a copy of this agenda and pre-read materials can be read on our website under the first tab at: http://www.stjohnofthecross.org/old-welcome/leadership/parish-advisory-council/ Minutes and a letter updating parishioners will then be available within 2 weeks following the meeting. As always your thoughts and suggestions are welcomed and can be directed to Fr. David or Karin Teglia, Council Chair. MJ Martin, Director of Operations

Are You a Young Adult? Come to our Theology on Tap Planning Meeting! A meeting will be held at St. John of the Cross tomorrow evening, Monday, May 13, from 7-8 p.m. in the parish center for Young Adults (20’s and 30’s, married or single) interested in helping plan this summer’s Theology on Tap sessions. Your help is needed for this event to be a success! Please plan on attending this brief meeting that will provide an overview of the planning process for successful Theology on Tap sessions. Volunteers needed for the planning committee, publicity committee, and hospitality committee. Come share your talents!

Margaret Adler Samuel Arquilla Kieran Athy Alexandra Avgeris Abigail Baldwin Charlotte Bateman Mia Baumel Harrison Bavone James Bell Jack Berry Mia Bingham Melissa Blouin Matthew Bock Colin Bonaccorsi Quinn Brennan Katherine Brophy Wade Brossard Jason Bucciarelli Analise Budziak Kate Cabana Nathan Camba Charles Campbell Joseph Cancellaro Julia Cancellaro

Congratulations on your

Holden Carroll Anne Chadwick Maeve Ciesla Tristan Clark Owen Clarke Quinlan Collins Benjamim Cunin Griffin Davis Cheyenne Doherty Reyna Duffy Elizabeth Dvorak John Falls Michael Ferrell Brooke Fiedler Henry Fink Kelly Finn Molly Finn Daniel Forebaugh Patrick Furey Annika Geiersbach Peter Geneser Madeleine Gibbons Christopher Gilmartin Grace Gleason William Glimco Katherine Gough Niamh Griffin James Hangsterfer Colleen Hardy Henry Harris Matthew Harris Jordan Heatherly Elizabeth Hermann

Joseph Hermann Logan Hiatt Molly Hill Jordann Holous Madeline Howarka Gabriella Hudetz John Hughes Quinn Hynes Sophie Hynes Ryan Johnson Louis Kaminski Natalie Kash Aidan Kearney William Kearney Kyle Kepouros Margaret King Colette Kinsella Makenna Kotor Patrick Kracker Lauren Kristy Dana Krygier Emily Lane Victoria Lata Chandlar Lay John Legan Scarlett Lestina Stella Ligammari Priscilla Linares Braden Linn Lucia Lopez Peter LoSavio

May the Lord bless you!

First Holy Communion

Mason Mahoney Mario May Andrew McCann Michael McCormack Maeve McDougal Daniel McGarel John McGinn Maeve McGinn Matthew McGovern Kailyn McHugh Molly McNamara Claire McVady Peter Mikulski Liana Mikuzis Lukas Mikuzis Nora Miller Saverio Miller Leah Mini Reese Mitria Calla Montana Dennis Moore Martin Morrissey John Nestor Connor Nolan Liliana Obert Meara O'Connor Sean O'Hea Grace O'Malley Katherine O'Malley Ella Ormsby Matthew Ozark Margaret Pabst Grace Padilla Hailey Pahr Jake Panozzo Katherine Partee

Daniel Pasko Trinity Pender-Harla Matthew Pierpaoli Natalie Poleszak Marieclaire Popernik Aidan Pusatera Claudia Quick Claire Reedy Liam Richards Solana Rodriguez Jacob Rohrscheib Ella Romano Gabrielle Salvato Brian Salvino Joshua Santaniello Kelly Schimmel Audrey Schissler Frank Schlehofer Isabella Schmidt Ryan Schumm Nicholas Scudder Margot Sennett Gavin Shannon William Shannon Gabrielle Siciliano Matthew Skwarek Rocco Solano Janie Spiller Troy Stukenberg Natalie Sur Mikayla Szot Angelina Teglia Eleanor Teglia Zachary Thornton Kevin Tiernan Grace Tisa

Anabella Totaro Katherine Trifilio Dominick Tyler Benjamin Vie Andrew Vincent Patrick Vlahos Greta Vorpahl Timothy Vyverberg Joseph Wall Catherine Walsh Madeleine Walsh Matthew Walsh Ryan Weber Samuel Weiland Elise Weyer Tia White Griffin Wilczewski Campbell Wixted Alec Wojcik Jeremiah Woods Patrick Woods Ellis Wren Ella Yates Conor Zech

Elections for the St. John of the Cross Parish Advisory Council, School Board and Youth Catechesis Council will be held the weekend of May 18-19 before and after all Masses. Ballots will be available at the entrances to church. Please affirm the following parishioners who have submitted applications for election to these Consultative Bodies.

I moved into the parish 9 1/2 years ago from Laguna Niguel, California and am married to Tim (will be 20 years May 1st…!!!). Sean is a sophomore at Benet Academy, Elise (8th), Luke (6th) and Kevin (3rd) all at SJC parish school. Graduated from John Adams High School, South Bend, IN and earned a BA in Sociology from St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, IN. I was a 4 year member of the St. Mary's Tennis Team and was inducted into the school's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. I'm interested in becoming a member of the SJC PAC to serve the parish in a new way and to continue to help build, enrich, and sustain a vibrant St John of the Cross Community. In past, I have been a committee member of the former Christian Parenting/Mother's Breakfast Club, Social Welfare Co-Chair on the Women's Club Board, Co-Chair of the Annual Women's Club Garage Sale, helped implement the Tuesdays With Mary Rosary Group and am a recent team member that helped plan the Matthew Kelly Rediscover Catholicism Book Seminar and Live Speaking Engagement. Currently, I am a Eucharist Minister and Parent Association Coordinator for the SJC Parish School. Before having children, I worked in Skilled Nursing Facilities in California helping the elderly. After having held a few sales positions within the past 3 years, I currently devote my time volunteering in various ways for the non-profit organization Open Heart Magic and am a Coordinator for Open Heart Magic's Charity Running Team. Open Heart Magic has volunteer magicians who visit and provide magic at the bedsides of hospitalized sick children in 9 Chicago area hospitals.

Brian and his wife Kathleen have been parishioners at St. John of the Cross for thirteen years. They have four children: Bridget, a sophomore at Nazareth Academy; Michael, a seventh grader at McClure Jr. High; Mary Clare a sixth grader at St. John of the Cross; and Margaret, a second grader at St. John of the Cross. Brian and his wife have been volunteers with various school/parish activities and are currently in their second stint as home group leaders for Crossroads. Brian looks forward to the opportunity to serve the parish community on the Parish Council, if elected.

2013 Parish Elections—Next Weekend18-19

2013 Parish Advisory Council At-Large Parishioner Candidates There are two At Large Parishioner positions open on the Parish Advisory Council. The two positions are for two year terms. The Parish Advisory Council (PAC) meets three times a year to support implementation of the Parish Vision and Mission Statement. The Council serves to assist, represent and discern parish needs as an advisor to the Pastor. The PAC also fosters communication among parish staff, volunteer leaders and parishioners. Council members include the Pastor, Associate Pastors, Parish Deacons, Parish Ministerial Staff, representatives from active Ministerial Committees, the Archdiocesan Parish Council Representative, four elected at-large parishioners and appointed Apostle parishioners.

Brian King

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Marie Gerken

2013 School Advisory Board Candidates Parish Elections

There are three candidates for the School Advisory Board. Each will serve a three year term. The purpose of the School Advisory Board is to develop, formulate, and adopt policies which govern the operation of the school enabling it to reach its goals; in collaboration with the Pastor, to hire and evaluate the Principal; to review and advise on the annual budget and to determine sources of funding for the school; to provide counsel and advice on the vision of the school; and collaborate in the implementation of the school’s three to five year plan.

Mike grew up in New York City and attended Archbishop Molloy (Marist) High School, class of 1990. He went to Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and graduated with honors in 1994. He started working for MetLife after graduation as a member of the Management Associate Program in New York City. Mike moved to Washington, DC in 1995 where he spent almost ten years as an Account Executive with MetLife. He met his wife Katie in DC and they got married there in 2001. In 2004 Mike was appointed Regional Director in the Philadelphia area where he spent nearly 5 years. In 2008 Mike was asked to assume the position of Regional Vice President of the North Region Sales. This position is responsible for leading the profitable growth of this $1B business, including a broad portfolio of Group Life, Dental, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Worksite and Executive Benefits. As the RVP for North Region, Mike has P&L responsibility for the business and leads the sales and account management teams across the North to maximize sales opportunities and to leverage the availability of a vast brokerage and consultant communities that serves this marketplace. Mike and Katie chose Western Springs as their hometown when moving to the Chicagoland area in November 2008 because of the family values that were evident in the people they met and the clear community associated with St. John of the Cross Parish and School. Mike and Katie have four children: Grace (10), Finn (7), Aidan (6) and Declan (1). He enjoys coaching the kid’s soccer and baseball teams, as well as fishing and golfing.

When we decided to move to the suburbs to raise our family, one of our most important priorities was to find a thriving parish and excellent school. Both my husband Dan and I are products of Catholic education from grammar school through college. We felt, and continue to feel strongly, that this influenced who we are today. We joined St. John of the Cross in 2009. My children Eileen (8) and Danny (5) attend SJC and Genevieve (2) can't wait to join her siblings next year. Having grown up in La Grange, I went to St. Francis Xavier, attended St Ignatius College Prep and the University of Dayton, followed by De Paul University for a Masters degree in Education. I believe my background as an educator will enable me to contribute positively to the School Advisory Board's goals. I'd like to help SJC remain a prestigious competitor with other private and public schools in the area. I hope to help the school remain on the cutting edge of education, utilizing all resources available to enhance better learning. I am interested in joining the School Advisory Board because SJC is an integral part of my family's life. More importantly, SJC is a huge part of my children's future. Now that we have made Western Springs our home, we will be active and enthusiastic members of the SJC community. Serving on the Advisory Board is an exciting first step and I feel lucky to be part of the continual evolution of SJC!

Colleen Heidkamp

Mike McCormack

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2013 School Advisory Board Parish Elections

I grew up on the south side of Chicago and graduated from Christ the King School. I then attended St. Ignatius College Prep, followed by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. I passed the CPA exam in 1994 while employed by Bansley and Kiener, where I worked as an auditor and tax preparer from 1991 through 1997. After that, I took a position at Brandenburg Industrial Service Co. as part of a team of three who developed the front and back end of an Oracle database system for the company’s accounting, estimating, billing and payroll areas. I then took a full-time position as mother of three. As a school parent, I have served as Parent Association Co-Chair and Treasurer. I have been a Grade Parent, Room Parent and Art Appreciation instructor and have assisted with the Book Fair, Teacher Appreciation, Hospitality, Secret Santa Shop, Angel Gift and Catholic Schools Week committees. I helped plan and create a video for use in the school’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. I am serving my last year as a Trustee of the SJC Teacher Recognition Trust (formerly the Endowment Trust) and was its 2012 – 2013 Chairperson. I enjoy being involved at St. John of the Cross Parish School, where my husband Dave’s and my children, Grace, Luke and Danny, attend sixth, fourth and second grade, and would welcome the opportunity to join the School Advisory Board’s ministry of promoting Catholic education. Maggie McGarel

There are five candidates for the YC Council. Each will serve a three year term. Working in collaboration with the Pastor and the Youth Catechesis Director, the YC Council’s mission is to provide leadership, vision, and counsel in the direction of the Youth Catechesis program as well as to provide advocacy for the catechists, children and families in the program. Member responsibilities include: offering counsel and advice for the Pastor and YC Director on issues regarding the YC program, providing on-going overall needs assessments, advising on and discussing Youth Catechesis Program goals and policies, and evaluating the Youth Catechesis program’s success in carrying out the parish and program’s mission.

Youth Catechesis Council Candidates Parish Elections

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Laurel Schumm

Laurel Schumm has been a parishioner since 2003, with her husband Eric and children Brendan (11), Ryan (8) and Julia (6). She looks forward to playing a greater role in the faith formation of parish youth and to building an even greater sense of community among all parishioners. Laurel has been a volunteer Catechist in YC since 2007 and also volunteers in other Western Springs organizations. Laurel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications from Miami University Ohio and a Master of Business Administration degree in Marketing and Business Ethics from Loyola University Chicago. Laurel is currently a Senior Manager of Field Relations for Ronald McDonald House Charities Global (RMHC)/McDonald’s Corporation.

2013 Youth Catechesis Council Candidates Parish Elections

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Tony Liotta and his family have been parishioner at St. John of the Cross since moving to the neighborhood six years ago. Tony has helped YC as a volunteer for the past four years. His daughters, Natalie and Ava, are both in the YC program preparing to be confirmed in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Tony attended Benet Academy High School in Lisle and studied communication at Loyola University in Chicago.

Tony Liotta

M. April Sullivan and her husband, Bryan have been parishioners of St. John for five years. Their children, Fiona (9), Keira (8), and Caroline (6) have attended YC and made many of their sacraments at SJC. April attended Saint Mary's School in Lake Forest, IL, Lake Forest High School, and Saint Mary's College in South Bend, IN and she plans to return to the Nursing profession in the coming months. April has taught YC, as well as other local volunteer positions. She looks forward to this new role and to continuing her and her family's journey in the Catholic Faith.

M. April Sullivan

Angie grew up in Glendale, Arizona and moved to the Chicagoland area in 1998. She resided in London for two years before returning to Hinsdale in 2006. Angie and her husband, Dan, moved to Western Springs and joined St. John of the Cross in December 2011. She has two children: Sydney, 6, and Alex, 5. Angie earned a BSBA and an MBA from DePaul. After working for 16 years at Discover Financial Services, she now is a stay-at-home mom.

Lauren Trifilio has been involved with St. John of the Cross her entire life as she is a graduate of SJC School and a long time resident of Indian Head Park. Her daughter Kate is making her First Communion at St. John's this year and her daughter Megan will attend YC next school year. She is impressed with the Youth Catechesis program and is happy to become more involved with the organization.

Angie Matysik

Lauren Trifilio

Zita Wheeler Tribute

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School Calendar: May 13 May Crowning and Ribbon Ceremony, Church, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. May 15 Band and Choir Concert, Gym, 7:00 p.m. May 17 Memorial Games, School

Miss Wheeler, who has been the heart of St. John of the Cross Parish School for forty eight years, will be retiring in June. She has shared her faith and love of learning with over 4000 students. To honor Miss Wheeler for her years of commitment and vocation, the school is establishing the “Zita Wheeler Tribute Fund.”

Who will the fund serve? Miss Wheeler’s primary focus has always been for the care and well being of the students at St. John of the Cross Parish School. Gifts to the Zita Wheeler Tribute Fund will help to continue to enhance the safety and security of our students, now and for generations to come. Please consider a gift that will help to carry on her love, smiles, and legacy to St. John of the Cross Parish School by making a donation in her name.

To make a gift in her name, please make checks payable to St. John of the Cross Parish School

and send them to: The Zita Wheeler Tribute Fund, Office of Advancement

St. John of the Cross Parish School 708 51st Street

Western Springs, IL 60525

Please also submit your favorite memory or a special message for Miss Wheeler. Join us at our end of the year liturgy on June 5 at 9:15 a.m. when we will present

Miss Wheeler with a scrapbook of these special memories.

“Miss Wheeler is known for her generosity, dedication, and spirit. She is always there for others.” -Mary Jo George, Former School Parent

“I have so many fond memories of Miss Wheeler. My earliest memory is from Kindergarten. I had trouble adjusting to school. I missed my mother. After several months of crying, Miss Wheeler called me into her office and reasoned with me, “This has to stop Mary, nothing bad is going to happen to you. You are safe.” I soon adjusted to school and for the next 8 years viewed Miss Wheeler as a person I could trust and respect. I always followed school rules, I didn’t want to disappoint her. For me, she will always be synonymous with the love I have for S

-Mary Schmidt, SJC Class of 2007, University of Notre Dame Class of 2015

“My 11 siblings who attended SJC, in addition to myself and my own two children who attended the school, have fond memories of Miss Wheeler. In fact, when we think of St. John of the Cross Parish School, a common denominator is Zita. She always has the best interest of the students in mind. Her physical size may be small, but her impact on all of us was huge." -Dan Duquette, Class of 1973

Crossroads

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CALENDAR EVENTS: May 19 Leaders Meeting 6-8pm June 6 6:30-8:30pm Work Tour Mtg June 10-14 OLC intergenerational local trip June 13 SJC Battle of the Bands June 27-30 Crossroads hosts water & pop station at our SJC Fest June 28-30 Teens attend Youth Leadership Conference at Lewis University

OPPORTUNITIES for ADULTS to share faith & serve alongside our teenagers

Consider joining us for our Our Lady of

Charity local service trip June 10-14 (daily commute to Cicero, no overnight)

Planning for the fall please

Join our Freshmen Experience Team our Day of the Spirit Confirmation Retreat Team

our Home Group Leaders Team

Contact Katie at 708-246-4404 or khayes@stjohnofthecross.org for details!

CONFERENCE & WORK TOUR spots are available for all teenagers

of our parish! pick-up in the Parish Center office or

download from our website www.stjohnofthecross.org/crossroads/service

A few spots still remain so check out the details ASAP!

Crossroads teens & families will host the water & pop stands at

our SJC Fest June 27-30. More details will follow so reserve that

weekend to share in the fest fun!

WE GOT SO LUCKY! Our National Catholic Youth Conference is going to be held in INDIANAPOLIS for a second time….so close & so many awesome

parts to experience! Contact Katie Hayes ASAP to join our group. Promo video is on our website at www.stjohnofthecross.org/crossroads.

Crossroads Battle of the Bands on June 13th will raise funds to support our

summer trips & enjoy musical talents of our teens...to get info or register a band contact us on facebook at sjcbattle!

SAVE THE DATE FOR AN AWESOME NIGHT OF MUSIC & SOCIALIZING!

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Some wise words heard from mothers of teenagers:

“It’s best when it’s her idea instead of my suggestion!”

“I can have a great conversations with my son while in the car….we don’t have to look at each other, he really wants time behind the wheel so the more he talks

the more he knows I’ll let us stay out.” To all the moms of teenagers we say THANK YOU for loving & caring & giving your faith!

Youth Catechesis Outreach

Foolproof Interviewing: Your Best Answers to the Worst Questions May 16, 7-9 p.m. St. John of the Cross Parish Center Speaker, Jody Eriksen, a certified professional career coach will provide ready-to-go responses for the most commonly asked difficult interview questions. You do not want to miss this program! Job Support Workshop Each Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm. Whether you are unemployed, underemployed, looking for a career change or a recent grad looking for your first professional position, this informative workshop is for you. Tuesday, May 14: Judy Kennedy, an accomplished human resources professional, will coach you on the “art of interviewing” and answer your questions about successful phone and in person interview strategies. For further information, contact Susan Sedler at sqsedler@aol.com. To learn more or to join a group, go to www.interfaithcareernetwork.org and click on the Search Action Team link.

These programs are open to all and there is no cost to attend.

“Off the Street Club” Needs Our Help The club needs a number of items for the summer camp it has for the children: The top of the wish list are gently used or twin sheets, pillow cases & new pillows. Swim goggles Swim suits (new or gently used, toddler—young adult) Mosquito repellent, regular-sized bath towels, (new or gently used), tooth brushes and toothpaste. Please drop off at the Parish Center, back of church, or at the YC office in designated boxes through May 18th.

Questions, Contact Debbie Pusinelli 708-246-6760 or Pusinelli@sjc.pvt.k12.il.us

How to Apply: Contact Jessica Boyke, 708-352-3580, ext. 221, or jessica.boyke@hhcenter.org to set up an interview.

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

Sunday during class ~ Monday 8:30am-7pm ~Tues thru Thurs 8:30am- 4pm

Praise & Worship for our Closing Prayer Service included a

blessing of the children and a sending forth for a joyful summer!

Please help us meet our goal! & YOU SAVE $10!

Our goal is to have all our current families registered by May 31st! And we are offering a saving this May to help! Even if you can’t pay, please register by

May 31st and you still get the $10 savings on your tuition bill.

HOURS for your CONVENIENCE we are open on Fridays in May and will extend our hours each week!

Monday through Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Extended evenings until 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 14th, Wednesday May 22nd,

Wednesday May 29th and Thursday May 30th If these hours over the next 3 weeks don’t work for you,

please call our office. We will be closed in honor of Memorial Day, Monday May 27th. Thank you!

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We're ge ng ready for our 40TH Annual Garage Sale! Saturday, June 22nd from 9 to 2 and 1/2 Price Bag Sale on Monday from 9 to 1 Volunteer Mee ng on May 20th at 7p.m. in the Parish Center Dona on collec on begins on June 15th - more details on the Women's Club webpage.

SJC Men’s Golf Outing, Friday, June 7th Flagg Creek Golf Course 6939 S. Wolf Road, IHP

Cost: $26, includes cart and two beverage tickets and entry into contests. Contests: low score, closest to the pin; longest drive; longest putt.

Checks should be made payable to SJC Men’s Club and delivered to the Parish Center. Tee times from 12:30 to 2 p.m. followed by beverages and snacks in the clubhouse.

Names of player(s)____________________________ ________________________________ ____________________________ ________________________________

Questions? Call Barrett Long, 708-784-9224 or John Cisek, 708-784-1998.

Moms’ Club The SJC Parish Moms' Club is a group of women who meet every Friday from 9:30-11:00 in the Parish Center, providing support, spirituality, and fellowship for one another. This combination of prayer and play group is open to all women in the parish with young children. Please join us! May 17: Get ready for summer! We have some outdoor activities planned, snack, and story time! May 24: NO MEETING due to the holiday weekend. See you May 31st! May 31: Moms and kiddos will celebrate with an End of the Year party. Thank you to everyone who made this year such an incredible success! Please contact Colleen Whittingham at whitting910@yahoo.com with any questions about this group.

SJC Clubs

"The Women's Club would like to send a HUGE Thank you to our generous local businesses who contributed to our beautiful gift baskets at our April 24 Ladies Night Out! If we missed you this year, we will look for you next year!"

WS Theater Vie Mécénat Bistro & Gather-ing Place Davanti Enoteca Hillgrove Wine Cellars Clever Girl SubURBAN Homestead Massage Envy Uptown Shop Elite Fitness Yoga by Degrees Melaleuca Products donated by Alex Rimmele Oberweis The Fruit Store True Value

Kirschbaums Casey’s Market Design Studio Initially Ewe Scavuzzo’s Snackers Zika’s Salon DyeHard Salon Starbucks Dominick’s Lia Sophia, courtesy of Jill Collins LT LaGrange restaurant coupons by Kate Dulla The beautiful baskets donated by Mary Beth White

Boldness with God Some years ago, a woman shared this story at a workshop. She had a six year-old son whom she had conscientiously schooled in prayer. Among other things, she made him kneel beside his bed every night and say aloud a number of prayers, ending with an invocation to "bless mummy, daddy, grandma, and grandpa". One night, shortly after he had started school, she took him to his room to hear his prayers and to tuck him in for the night. But when it came time for him to kneel by his bedside and recite his prayers, he refused and crawled into bed instead. His mother asked him: "What's the matter? Don't you pray anymore?" There was remarkable calm in his reply: "No," he said, "I don't pray anymore. The sister teaching us at school told us that we are not supposed to pray, she said that we are supposed to talk to God ... and tonight I am tired and have nothing to say!" This is reminiscent of a scriptural story about King David. One morning, returning from battle with some of his soldiers, he arrived at the temple, tired and hungry, but the only food available consisted of consecrated loaves of bread in the temple, which by Jewish religious law, were to be eaten only by the priests in sacred ritual. David asked the high priest for the loaves and was met by the objection that these loaves were not to be eaten as ordinary food. David replied that he was aware of that, but, given the situation and given that as King he was empowered to make decisions for God on earth, he ordered the priest to give him the loaves. Biblical tradition commends David for that. He is praised for doing a good thing, for knowing God well enough to know that God would want that bread to be used for exceptional purposes in that situation. He is praised for having a mature faith, for not being unduly legalistic, for not abdicating sound judgment because of fear and piety, and for knowing God well enough to know that God is not a law to be obeyed but rather a loving presence that counsels us and imbues us with life and energy. Jesus, too, praises David for this action when his own disciples are chastised for shelling corn on the Sabbath. He refers to David's action of feeding his hungry soldiers with the consecrated loaves as an act of deeper understanding, that is, in doing this seemingly sacrilegious act, David was in fact demonstrating an intimacy with God that his critics, because of fear, betrayed themselves as lacking. One of the things that characterizes mature friendship is a familiarity and intimacy that makes for a robust relationship rather than a fearful one. In a mature relationship there is no place for fearful piety or false reverence. Rather with a close friend we are bold

because we know the other's mind, fully trust the other, and are at a level of relationship where we are unafraid to ask for things, can be shamelessly self-disclosing, are given to playfulness and teasing, and are (like King David) able to responsibly interpret the other's mind. When we are in a mature relationship with someone we are comfortable and at ease with that person. That is also one of the qualities of a mature faith and a mature relationship with God. According to John of the Cross, the deeper we move into a relationship with God and the more mature our faith becomes, the more bold we will become with God. Like King David and like the young boy just described, fearful piety will be replaced by a healthy familiarity. And this will not be the kind of familiarity that breeds contempt; that takes the other for granted. Rather it will be the kind of familiarity that is grounded in intimacy which, while remaining respectful and never taking the other for granted, is more at ease and playful than fearful and pious in that other's presence. But, if that is true, then what are we to make of the fact that scripture tells us "the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom" and the fact that religious tradition has always deemed piety a virtue? Do fear and piety militate against "boldness" with God? Was King David wrong in his bold interpretation of God's will? There is a religious fear that is healthy and there is a piety that is healthy, but neither of these is exhibited in a relationship that is fearful, legalistic, scrupulous, over-pious, or over-serious. Healthy religious fear and healthy piety manifest themselves in a relationship that is robust. We should not let ourselves be fooled by fear and piety. Fear easily masks itself as religious reverence. Piety can easily pass itself off as religious depth. But genuine intimacy unmasks both. A healthy relationship is robust, bold, and is characterized by lack of fear, ease, playfulness, and humor. And that is particularly true of our relationship with God. Fr. Ron Rolheiser 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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Eternal Rest Grant unto These, O Lord Robert Cosgrove, husband of Margery, father of

Daniel, Robert and Terry Catherine Pozen, mother of Mary, Denise, Marge,

Norb, Joe, Jeff, James & Steve Dolores Grimaldi, wife of Ed, mother of

Rachel and Annamarie

Lord Hear Our Prayer

Pray for our Sick

Marie Coyne Ashley Davis Mikel Dodd Melissa Morrissey Eldredge Todd Goldstein Eileen Hans Mary Beth Held Karen Hult Allison Kazragis Shirley Kazragis Joe & Rosie King Fr. William Mannion

Martha Matrisciano Mary Ann Matysik Jay Meehan Gloria Spanza Meyers Rick Reimer Teresa Schaefer Declan Sheedy Ray Stanis Joan Swade Pam Wilson

Mass Intentions Monday, May 13, Our Lady of Fatima 6:30 Joe Ratke 7:45 Dolores Rotolo; Raymond McCarthy Tuesday, May 14, St. Matthias 6:30 7:45 Our Beloved Dead; Muriel Albertson Wednesday, May 15, St. Isidore 6:30 7:45 Jack Scriba; Marie Heraty Thursday, May 16 7:45 Jean Onesto; Sally Gage Friday, May 17 7:45 Kevin Siedlaczek; Margo Hermes Saturday, May 18, St. John I, 8:00 Alice Sobey; Irene Russell 5:00 John Fash; O’Malley & Madigan Families Sunday, May 19, Pentecost Sunday 7:30 Margaret Hoyle Prost; Lawrence Hickey 9:00 SJC & Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parishioners 10:45 John Barron; Patricia Neumann 12:15 Deceased Members of SJC School Families Maurice and Barbara McGrath 5:00 Ray Rotolo; Steve Ryan 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.

Trying to get in touch with us? More info is on our website: www.stjohnofthecross.org Fr. David P. Dowdle Pastor ddowdle@stjohnofthecross.org Fr. Filbert F. 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 Elizabeth Russell-Jones Welcome erussell-jones@stjohnofthecross.org

Year of Sunday Mass: Question of the Week

At his Ascension, Jesus said to his apostles and he says to us, “You are witnesses.” How does my sharing his death and resurrection in the Mass encourage and strengthen me to share him with others?

Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass

This year the Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on

Sunday, September 22 at 2:45 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago. Couples married in 1963 interested in attending this celebration should contact the Parish Center by May 30. For further information call the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8351 or visit

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Kitchens • Bathrooms • AdditionsDan MaddenParishioner 246.8898708

FAMILY DENTISTRYKevin E. Collins, DDS, PC475 W. 55th St., La Grange

Office 354-5575After Hours Emergency – 354-2281

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John F. O’Connell III, D.D.S.

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Cindi BrankinBroker Associate

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Carol L.KlimaMartin

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(708) 246-7570

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Local Resident and ChristianTeacher Lillian DeBartolo

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• On-Site Adult Care Facility• Homemaker Services

• Senior Social Activities• Personal Care

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

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