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CATHOLIC CHURCH
The Spirit of the Lord is upon us, because the Lord has anointed us to proclaim: Ecce Agnus Dei - Behold the Lamb of God; Behold the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Inspired by Luke 4:18 & John 1:29

~ Our Mission Statement ~

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A LENTEN THOUGHT! ~ UN PENSAMIENTO!

FASTING OF THE TONGUE--CHECK OUT YOUR SPEECH!!!!
Start by reading James, chapter three! One of the best chapters in the Bible on the sins of the tongue, James warns us that we should be slow to speak and quick to listen. Also he reminds us that with the same tongue that we praise God we curse our neighbor! This obviously should not be! The words of the Franciscan Doctor of the Church
(contemporary of St Thomas Aquinas) expressed it clearly, con-

AYUNO DE LA LENGUA --VISITE TUS PALABRAS!!!!!

Comience por leer el captulo tres de Santiago! Uno de los mejores captulos de la Biblia sobre los pecados de la lengua, Santiago nos advierte que debemos ser lentos para hablar y pronto para or. Tambin nos recuerda que con la misma lengua que alabamos a Dios maldecimos a nuestro prjimo! Obviamente, esto no debe ser! Las palabras del Doctor Franciscano de la Iglesia (contemporneo de Santo Toms de Aquino) lo expres con claridad, concisin y hasta el punto en el discurso: "Hay que abrir la boca para alabar a Dios, uno mismo acusar y para edificar el prjimo '" Por qu no elegir esto como su lema en esta Cuaresma y espero que el resto de tu vida!

Mass Schedule

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cisely and to the point on speech: One should open ones mouth to praise God, accuse oneself and to edify ones neighbor! Why not choose this as your motto this Lent and hopefully the rest of your life!

THE SIN OF PRIDE/VANITY - LENTEN SERIES - PART 2

Sin is nothing else than a morally bad act (St. Thomas), an act not in accord with reason informed by the Divine law. God has given us free will, reason, and a sense of responsibility. We are to use these gifts to live by His law. Sinning is what we do when we use our gifts of reason and free will in deviation from Gods law.

The Sin of Pride:

Pride/Vanity, is excessive belief in one's abilities, such that you don't give credit to God. St. Thomas Aquinas argued that all other sins stem from pride: "inordinate self-love is the cause of every sin the root of pride is found to consist in man not being, in some way, subject to God and His rule." Being proud of your country or your family isnt a sin, neither is being proud of a job well done or of reaching a goal. Sinful pride is an unbalanced love of the self. It is super-confidence and self-esteem which ignores shortcomings. Pride is a sin when it becomes arrogance and vanity. This is listed first because it is widely considered the most serious of the seven sins; pride often leads to the committing of other capital sins. Pride is manifest in vanity and narcissism about ones appearance, intelligence, status, etc. Dante described pride as love of self perverted to hatred and contempt for one's neighbor.

Pride is the key which unlocks rationalization of other sins.

Pride was also the root of the Original Sin. Pride is the greatest of sins because it is the summit of self-love and is directly opposed to submission to God. It is, therefore, the sin most detested by God, and the most severely punished. Pride is likewise the greatest sin because it is the fountainhead of the self-love in which all other sins take root: From pride all perdition took its beginning. (Tobit 4:14). Pride is the most dangerous of sins, because it blinds our understanding, and unless something finally makes us realize the truth, we are liable to go on, day after day, in a spiritual self-delusion, imagining our acts to be good and virtuous when certain habits actually may be vicious. When we are blinded by pride, we do not consider our talents and abilities as Gods gifts to us, but attribute our good qualities to ourselves, with the right to use them as we see fit. Everybody is infected with the Virus of Pride! Searching into our pride is very important for obtaining a true knowledge of ourselves, and for making fruitful efforts to root out sin and vice from our life. Perhaps our pride takes the form of selfcenteredness. We want to be the hub of the wheel; we want others to notice us. We are touchy and easily offended. Our pride goads us to seek fame, praise, admiration. We fall into vainglory. Or maybe our pride is manifested in a strong self-will. We find it hard to submit to others or to yield to their opinions. We are often overbearing, critical, given to arguing, inflated with a sense of superiority, inconsiderate of the rights of others. Or perhaps our pride conceals itself under the garb of self-pity and over sensitiveness. Resentment, harboring grudges, suspicion, and unexpressed hostility are included in it. Often this Pride is not recognized for what it is because it conceals itself as such, so we do not confess it as pride. And possibly our pride inclines us to self-complacency and vanity. We are likely to be shocked by faults in others, but quite satisfied with our own selves. Pride of superiority makes us want to control the lives of others, to impose ourselves on them, to domineer over them. It makes our will rigid and unbending. It is a self-will and obstinacy that sets us against the will of God, opposes our neighbor and makes us inflexible in carrying out the dictates of our own self-love. The pride of ambition leads us to seek positions or offices of honor and dignity by which we prefer ourselves to others. We may have a pride of spiritual vanity, imagining ourselves to be perfect and our acts always virtuous or finding a thousand reasons to diminish their gravity or excuse our faults when we do acknowledge them. Our pride may dress itself in the guise of no restraint in our behavior, no modesty, indolent in action and work.

Humbleness and humility overcome the Sin of Pride.

EL PECADO DEL ORGULLO/VANIDAD ~ SERIA CUARESMAL ~ PARTE 2

"El pecado no es ms que un acto moralmente malo (Sto. Toms), un acto no de acuerdo con la razn informada por la ley Divina." Dios nos ha dado la voluntad libre, la razn y un sentido de responsabilidad. Tenemos que usar estos dones para vivir por Su ley. Pecar consiste en lo que hacemos cuando usamos nuestros dones de la razn y de la voluntad libre de la desviacin de la ley de Dios.

El Pecado de Orgullo:
Orgullo/Vanidad, es la creencia excesiva en capacidades de alguien, de modo que usted no da crdito a Dios. Santo Toms de Aquino sostuvo que todos los dems pecados derivan de orgullo: "yo desmesurado amor es la causa de todo pecado... la raz del orgullo se ve que consiste en el hombre no est, de alguna manera, con sujecin a Dios y su gobierno." Estar orgulloso de tu pas o de su familia no es un pecado, ni se est orgulloso de un trabajo bien hecho o de alcanzar una meta. Orgullo pecaminoso es un amor desequilibrado de s mismo. Es superconfianza y autoestima, que hace caso omiso de las deficiencias. El orgullo es un pecado cuando se convierte en la arrogancia y la vanidad. Esto aparece en primer lugar porque es ampliamente considerado como el ms grave de los siete pecados, el orgullo a menudo conduce a la comisin de otros pecados capitales. El orgullo se manifiesta en la vanidad y el narcisismo sobre la apariencia, la inteligencia, estatus, etc. Dante describe orgullo como "amor a s mismo pervertido al odio y el desprecio por el prjimo".

El orgullo es la llave que abre la racionalizacin de los otros pecados.

El orgullo tambin fue la raz del pecado original. El orgullo es el mayor de los pecados, porque es la cumbre del amor propio y se opone directamente a la sumisin a Dios. Es, por tanto, el pecado ms odiado por Dios, y los ms severamente castigados. El orgullo es lo mismo el pecado ms grande, porque es la fuente del amor a s mismo en el que todos los dems pecados echen races: "De orgullo perdicin tuvo sus comienzos." (Tobias 4:14). El orgullo es el ms peligroso de los pecados, porque ciega nuestra comprensin, y finalmente, a menos que algo nos hace darnos cuenta de la verdad, estamos expuestos a seguir, da tras da, en un ser espiritual-engao, imaginando nuestros actos a ser buenos y virtuosos cuando ciertos hbitos puede ser en realidad vicioso. Cuando estamos cegados por el orgullo, no consideramos que nuestros talentos y habilidades como regalos de Dios para nosotros, pero atributo nuestras buenas cualidades a nosotros mismos, con el derecho de usarlos como creamos conveniente. Todo el mundo est infectada con el virus de orgullo!
Buscando en nuestro orgullo es muy importante para la obtencin de un verdadero conocimiento de nosotros mismos, y para hacer fructferos los esfuerzos para erradicar el pecado y el vicio de nuestra vida. Tal vez nuestro orgullo, toma la forma de egocentrismo. Queremos ser el "el cubo de la rueda"; queremos que otros nos vio. Estamos delicado y fcilmente ofendidos. Nuestro orgullo nos incita a buscar la fama, elogios, admiracin. Caemos en la vanagloria. O tal vez nuestro orgullo se manifiesta en una fuerte auto-voluntad. Nos resulta difcil presentar a los dems o para dar a sus opiniones. A menudo se nos arrogante, crtica, dado a discutir, inflado con un sentido de superioridad, la falta de consideracin de los derechos de los dems. O tal vez nuestro orgullo se esconde bajo el ropaje de la autocompasin y ms sensibilidad. El resentimiento, el rencor que alberga, la sospecha y la hostilidad manifestadas, son incluidos en l. A menudo, este orgullo no es reconocido por lo que es porque se oculta como tal, por lo que no se confiesan como orgullo. Y, posiblemente, nuestro orgullo nos inclina a la autocomplacencia y la vanidad. Nosotros probablemente seremos disgustados por faltas en otros, pero completamente satisfechos por nosotros. El orgullo de la superioridad nos hace querer controlar las vidas de otros, para imponernos sobre ellos, a "dominar" sobre ellos. Esto hace nuestra voluntad rgida e inflexible. Se trata de una obstinacin y la terquedad que nos pone en contra de la voluntad de Dios, se opone a nuestro vecino y nos hace inflexibles en el cumplimiento de los dictados de nuestro propio amor. El orgullo de la ambicin nos lleva a buscar posiciones o cargos de honor y la dignidad por la que preferimos nosotros mismos a los dems. Podemos tener un orgullo de la vanidad espiritual, imaginndonos que ser perfecto siempre y nuestros actos virtuosos o encontrar mil razones para disminuir su gravedad o excusar nuestras faltas cuando ellos lo reconocen. Nuestro orgullo puede revestirse bajo la forma de no retencin en nuestro comportamiento, sin modestia, indolente en la accin y el trabajo.

La humildad vence el Pecado de Orgullo.

Readings for the Week

Monday: Tuesday: Dn 9:4b-10 Ps 79:8-9, 11, 13, Lk 6:36-38 Is 1:10, 16-20 Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23 Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20 Ps 31:5-6, 14-16 Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10 Ps 1:1-4, 6 Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28 Ps 105:16-21 Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20 Ps 103:1-4, 9-12 Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11 1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12 Lk 13:1-9

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, February 26 January 23
8:30 a.m. Mike McPheters Gabriel Family)Rieck) Leon Gabriel (The (Mary & Jim 2nd Sunday of Lent Vigil - 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Patti Bentley (Mike Bentley) Marianne Ruseell) Tom Stark (Jim & Al Hartigan (Fran Hartigan) Bentley) Patti Bentley (Mike Toni Lawrentz (Claire(Claire Wilkinson) Wilkinson) Eleanor Molloy Richard P. Flynn(The William Paschke Family) Arthur Fransee (The Altimari Family) JoAnn Bannister Dennis G. Dennehy (St. John the Baptist) (Jack Bannister) Sunday, Mr. & Mrs. 24 - 2nd Hidalgo (Living/40th Wedding) February Guillermo Sunday of Lent (Mr, 7:30 a.m. Irene Vogt (Lucille Vogt) & Mrs. Guillermo Hidalgo)) Sunday, January Panzer (Patti Loechl) 9:30 a.m. Margaret 27 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time 11:30 a.m. John J. & Kathleen Dooley (Mary LHotta) Michael Shee (Rita & Bob Tabor) 7:30 a.m. 1:30 a.m. Timothy Livlos Parroquianos deTaylorJuan Bautista Por Todos 9:30 p.m. (Virginia San 11:30 a.m. Selene Miller (The RE Catechists) Monday, February 25 1:30 p.m. Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista 7:30 a.m. Irene M. Delestowicz (Dorothy Kraska) Monday, January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas Tuesday, February 26 7:30 a.m. Michael McPheters (Anne Hutter) 7:30 a.m. Deceased Members of the Faranda & McPheters Tuesday, January (Mike & Carol McPheters) Families 29 7:30 a.m. (School Mass) Fernando Minutti (St.Grabowski) Holly Nelson (Joe and Rita John the Baptist) 1:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. (School Mass) Roland Ingram (Martha Ingram)

Please pray for our sick*

Michael Beary Harold Bingo Besch James Bestler Margaret Birt Brian Burke Josephine Calalbrese Goeffrey Callahan Lisa Cicero Kathy Connor Jewel Ann Curtis Patricia Dahleen Joann Eggebrecht Mary Felder Patrocinia Fernandez Gregory Figiel John Flanigan, Jr. Gary Gillmeister Joe Grabowski Dawn Grant Destin Green Lori Gregg Jennifer Hammerschmidt Rich Harwood John Heitzler Joy Henczel Mary Kalitzky Carter Kettner Frank Krause Korrin Kupris Kara Ladd Rose Marie Lambert John Lechowicz Deloris Lewandowski Nancy Liden Laurie Linke Sandra Linke Beth Majerczyk Ursula Makowijczuk John Maltese Linda Marczewski Thomas Marziani Jan Masters Marcy Morken Becky Neal Johnny Neal Alex Novak Lesley (Tobin) Nygaard Judy Pakula Josie Pasciak Bane Petrov Cathy Enders Poss Elly Ransum Mary Rauch Alicia Ricciardi Cooper Rojas Charles Roloff Katherine Rose Casmir Ruta Edward Salek Lillian Salek George Sarlitto Sven Segerlund Bea Serwach John Shannon Cathy Slipkevych Rosemary Sumang Mary Tarchala Paul Vasich William White Lexie Youngberg Larry Zengri

Wednesday, February 27 Wednesday, January 30 7:30 a.m. Gloria DeMassimo (Harriet Kunesh)
7:30 a.m. Richard Schopp 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, February 28 Thursday, January 31 St. Knox) 7:30 a.m. James Knox (GraceJohn Bosco Friday, March 1 - First Friday

(Rose & Jim Effinger)

Deceased members of the Franda & McPheters Families (Mike and Carol McPheters) 7:30 a.m. Our Parish, All Souls Friday, February 1 (Carl Rome) 8:30 a.m. Joyce Milder 7:30 a.m. Our Parish All Souls Saturday, March 2

Saturday, CCW, Living 2 Deceased Members (CCW) February & Candlemas - Presentation 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Sunday of Lent Deceased Members (CCW) CCW, Living & Vigil - 3rd Vigil - 4th Sunday Ordinary Time 5:00 p.m. Richard P. Flynn (The Altimari Family) 5:00 p.m. The repose of the souls of Nicholas, Emily & Kathy Skrobutt (Carol Vaskey) Felipe A. Reyes (Mark & Linda Helmiak)) (Joe Kadolph) Tommy Lemak Samantha Morgan Vermillion (St. John the Baptist) (The Pierce Family) Charles Pierce Luella Bolte (RE Catechists) Nancy Carlson) Loretta Yourek (Jim & Mike Shee (Jim & Mary Rieck) (John Schramer0 Elsie Schramer
Gregory Figiel (For Healing) (The Serritella Family)

7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 3 - 3rd Sunday of Lent Sunday, February 3 4th Sunday Ordinary Time

Joseph & Ethel Bialek (John & Mary Karwoski) () Loretta Yourek (Debbie Boor) () Gerald Hacker, Sr (Dan Conley) () Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista

Scripture Quote of the Week

Luke 9: 34-35

"A cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice that said, This is my chosen Son; listen to him.

Our Sanctuary Lamps* This Week Burn in Memory of: Old Chapel Joyce Milder New Church Barbara Durbin
*If you would like to request a sanctuary lamp to burn in memory of a loved one, please contact the parish office. The cost is five dollars per week.

We are ever grateful for your loving generosity and sharing in the Ministries of Serving the Lord here at St. John the Baptist.

Sacrificial Giving
Parish Collections
1/20/13: 1/27/13: 1/27/13*: 2/3/13: $20,197 $21,567 $ 3,095 $27,670

Happy Anniversary, Eucharistic Adoration!

February 25th marks the 9th year of weekly Adoration! Thank you to all our committed Adorers who give witness to their Love of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. We are in need of a 7:00p-8:00p Adorer on Tuesday evenings. We also would like to develop a substitute list for day and early evening hours. If you have a time that would work on Tuesdays, please let us know. Please call Mary at 630-668-1307 The Knights of Columbus will be holding the 2nd annual "Celebrate Life" Pro Life Banquet on March 23th, 2013 at Bobak's Signature Events near Seven Bridges in Woodridge IL at 7:00pm to benefit the Father Michael J. McGivney Womens Center for Hope and Healing in Chicago IL and the Waterleaf Womens Pregnancy help center in Aurora IL. Our speakers for the evening will include Bishop Joseph Siegel, Relevant Radio's own Drew Mariani, Knights of Columbus State Deputy Rich Spada and Father Josh Miller. Banquet reservations are $40 which includes appetizers, dessert, tax, and tip. To download the flyer, please go to napervillekofc.org.
Please pray for

*Special Collection for Church in Latin America

The Lord Loves a Cheerful Giver!

(2 Corinthians 7:9)

As a Parish Community, we express our deepest gratitude for Gods Gift of Christian Service to us as we salute: For her generosity to Saint John the Baptist Church, Religious Education, and Community!

Christian Service Salute!

Debbie Welgat

Barbara Durbin
who passed away on February 6, 2013. Our sympathies are extended to her husband, Richard, and to her family and to her friends.

8:30 a.m. Friday Morning

Mass during Lent, In Addition to the Daily 7:30 a.m. Mass

In remembrance that our Lord died on a Friday, during the Fridays of Lent we will be having a Mass on Fridays at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. The Friday dates are:
Confession ScheduleHorario de Confesiones

Retreat/Workshop for Widowed Men and Women

Beyond grieving, there is new life! Feeling stuck? Need something to get you over the hump? Have you reached a turning point after your loss? Come join us for a weekend especially designed to help you reflect on and recognize new direction for your life while still treasuring memories of your loved one. Joliet Family Ministries is offering a program for widows and widowers who want to find joy in living again. This retreat/ workshop will be held on March 9 & 10 at the St. Charles Center. Call 1-708-354-7211 to register or to get more information, log onto www.joyfulagain.org.

Friday, March 1, 2013 Friday, March 8, 2013 Friday, March 15, 2013 Friday, March 22, 2013

Saturdays

The daily 7:30 a.m. Mass will continue, as well.

March 2, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI March 9, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Tom Cargo

Bulletin Advertiser of the Week: Gerrys Day Care Please support those who help us finance our Bulletin through their weekly advertisements!

SAINT JOSEPHS DAY TABLE 2013 FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2013 5 00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
In Italy, it was known to all the people that the patron saint of the family was St. Joseph. Word spread that when someone was gravely ill in the family the prayers to St. Joseph began in earnest. The person offering prayers promised in thanksgiving to cook and offer a table laden with food for anyone who was hungry. Thus in a sense the alms were given to announce to all that St. Joseph had granted (through our Lord) the plea presented. Every year a large table was set up during Lent which was naturally a time of fasting and abstaining from meat; thus the custom of the table being meatless. We continue this tradition each year at Saint John the Baptist Parish. Please join us for a planning meeting this

coming week at the home of George and Karen Tsaparis. Call 630-917-0565 for the date and directions. The Saint Josephs Day Table is open to all parishioners and will be held in the school hall on Friday, March 15th
from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Those interested in bringing a meatless dish to grace the table, please e-mail us, or fill out the form below and drop it in the basket at mass or at the rectory. Those who would like to help at this family celebration can check off one of the areas listed below where help is needed. =============================detach here======================================= Family name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone #____________________________________ Item being offered for the table: ________________________________ PLEASE REMEMBER MEATLESS ONLY Areas where I can help: Set-up: 3:00-5:00 ______ Clean-Up: 7:00-? _______ Serving: 5:00-6:00 _____ 6:00-7:00 _______ Kitchen: 5:00-6:00 ______ 6:00-7:00 ________ =============================detach here======================================= DONATIONS NEEDED FOR ST. JOSEPHS DAY TABLE NAPKINS 700 SPOONS 500 TAKE HOME CONTAINERS 30 DISH DETERGENT 4 BOTTLES PAPER TOWELS 6 ROLLS DISPOSABLE GLOVES 1 BOX OLIVE OIL 1 BOTTLE SALAD DRESSING 6 BOTTLES OF ITALIAN SODA POP 8 CASES ASSORTED LEMONADE 3 CANS COFFEE 1 3LB CAN REG. 1 3 LB CAN DECAF. CREAMERS 200 PACKETS HALF & HALF 1 PINT BUTTER 100 PACKETS PARMESAN CHEESE 2 CANS
DESSERTS BROWNIES, COOKIES, CAKES, ETC. PLEASE DROP OFF IN SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, 3/15.

If you are able to donate any of these items, please return this form to the parish rectory. You may also respond by phone to Karen Tsaparis at 630-917-0565 or email karen.tsaparis@gmail.com. Donations can be dropped off anytime to the parish rectory. We will call to verify your donation. Thank you very much! FAMILY NAME ______________________________________ PHONE _______________________________________________ ITEM(S) DONATED _______________________________________________________ QTY ____________________________

Way of the Cross/Stations of the Cross for Children

Way of the Cross-Fri., Feb 22, 1:40 p.m., Church Stations of the Cross-Fri., Mar 1, 1:40 p.m., Church Stations of the Cross-Fri., Mar 8, 1:40 p.m., Church Stations of the Cross-Fri., Mar. 15, 9:00 a.m., Church Passion-Friday, March 22, 1:15 p.m., Church

Stations of the Cross every Friday

English 8:00 am & 7:00 pm

Va Cruces cada Viernes

Espaol 7:30 pm

Friday Masses 7:30 am & 8:30 am

Diocesan Young Adult Volleyball Open to men and women ages 19 to 39, married or single, Catholic or otherwise, Sundays, February 24 through March 24, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each week at St. Scholastica Parish 7800 Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL All young adults, regardless of skill or experience (or faith commitment) are welcome to join us for a fun, not-socompetitive league this Lent. Cost is $15 per person (with a $5 discount for college students). Registration details can be found online by clicking on the volleyball link at www.catholicyac.net or by contacting Corinne Steagall, league coordinator at c_steagall@yahoo.com This league is sponsored by the Diocese of Joliet Young Adult Ministry and its Young Adult Commission Sports Task Group.

St. Johns University

Continuing education for people to discover more about their Faith
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to make any class that they can. Class and Bible Study are in Sebahar Hall at 7 p.m. Grief and Healing presented by Amy Florian Tuesday, Feb. 26 Come listen to the world famous voice on grief.

(New) Exploring the Parables, Thursdays, March 14 & March 21, A Bible Study/Survey of the New Testament Parables for Lent! St. Patricks Day Concert
featuring

Gavin Coyle
Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m.
at St. John the Baptist Church to benefit Bridge Communities, Wheaton, IL Join Gavin for an evening of entertainment with beautiful Irish music, and a wee bit of story telling! The Irish Dancers will perform at 6:45 p.m. in Sebahar Hall and again at 7:20 p.m. in the Church K of C Fish Fry and Irish coffees before the concert! Tickets are free. However, your freewill donation will benefit the above listed charities.

We congratulate

Anthony Joseph McCall and Catherine Elizabeth Webb

who celebrated the

Sacrament of Marriage
on February 16, 2013 Best Wishes to the Both of You!

Diocesan Retreat for Young Adults. Open to Men and Women ages 19 to 39, married or single, Catholic

or otherwise. Saturday, March 2, 2013, 9a-9p, St. Scholastica Parish, Woodridge, IL Retreat Theme: Why Be/ Stay Catholic? This one day retreat will explore those questions while giving all participants a chance to meet others who are also on a journey of faith. Go to www.catholicyac.net for details.

OUR WONDERFUL CHILDRENS

SPECIAL GRADE SCHOOL ASH WEDNESDAY MASS
On Wednesday February 13th at the 1:40 p.m. Childrens Mass we celebrated the beginning and meaning of Lent with the St. Jane Frances de Chantal Faith Family our Resource Teacher, Miss Lori Seay and fourth grade and Kindergarten. Four of our 8th graders helped to distribute ashes to the children and adults present. We invite all to join our childrens Masses that are held on most Tuesdays at 1:40 pm (check the bulletin to make sure we
have it on the week you wish to attend).

Childrens Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the offerings to God from the youths of St. Johns. Emily, Julia, Suyapa, Norby, Courtney, Hunter, Sophia, Nicole, Dirk, Alyssa, Zachary, Jack, Emily, Aurioles, Raul, Theresa, Bailey, Victoria, Melissa, Christopher, Molly, Giovanni and Katherine all donated to the church. Raul shoveled snow, did chores & helped friends with homework. Theresa practiced the piano each day. Bailey helped her mom since school was on strike. Victoria helped her Grandma. Melissa cleaned. Christopher shoveled the driveway. Molly prayed. Katherine cleaned her room. Some of the talent of St. Johns youths are: singing, dancing, basketball, shoveling snow, math and playing the piano. Gifts from the youth's envelopes for Feb, 10, 2013 were $63.70

AWESOME RELIGIOUS EDUCATION KIDS

Sweet Sunday Weekend was a huge success!
When I said the 7th graders at St. John the Baptist Parish were awesome, I meant it, but I did not realize how awesome they really are! On the weekend of February 9/10, these teens baked, maked and staffed the tables in the Narthex, selling $901.50 worth of cakes, cookies, caramel corn, chocolate dipped pretzels, cones filled with candy, brownies, just to name a few items. All proceeds from the Sweet Sunday Weekend bake sale will go directly into Catholic Charities MEND fund, Meeting Emergency Needs with Dignity. The MEND fund helps families in our neighborhood and parish by providing basic needs like food and rent assistance. Thanks everyone who donated and made this the best and the sweetest ever fund raiser. Another word of thanks to the parents who helped bake, Mary Schramer, Maureen Spathies, Larry Gedvilas, Katie McCall, Margaret Webb and Julie Roskuszka for all your help too!

Thank you to all who donated Ultra Receipts. 2,254 receipts were collected, raising a total of $5,136.66 for our school! Thank you!
Catholic Education Foundation Scholarship Deadline Set for March 1st Financial aid applications are now being accepted for students in the Catholic grade schools and high schools within our Diocese. Visit our website at www.DioceseofJoliet.org/edfoundation to complete an online financial aid application or ask the school office for information.

During Catholic Schools Week this year at Saint John the Baptist, one of the themes we celebrated was community and service. Mrs. Birutis, our Village President (who is now also our Director of Finance and Administration for St. Johns) read to our primary students. Chief Reever of the Winfield Police Department and Chief Dimenza of the Winfield Fire Department spoke to our junior high students. We are grateful for their support and the service they offer our school.

St. John the Baptist Council of Catholic Women is participating in the Bishop Blanchette Scholarship award given by the Joliet Diocese CCW to students attending a Catholic High School in the Joliet Diocese. Applications must be filed in St. Johns parish office by March 15th. If you are interested in applying, pick up a packet in the parish office or send an email requesting the information to:venessalopatka@aol.com An application must also be filed with the FACTS program by March 22. If your family has submitted a FACTS application for the upcoming year for another award, you are still eligible for the JDCCW-BBSF scholarship. Call FACTS at 1-800-390-4690 and request to be added to the Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women awards. The FACTS application is separate from what is submitted to St. Johns parish. St. Johns CCW does not review the financial information an applicant submits. St. Johns CCW reviews the questions applicants and their parent(s) answer and recommendations from their school principal and/or our REO director, Maureen Brennan. An applicant also must have our pastor, Fr. Tom Cargo, sign that he or she is a member of the parish, extent of family involvement and any known extraordinary circumstances. St. Johns CCW can only submit one applicant to the JDCCW; therefore the candidate selected from St. Johns will be based on the application information submitted to our parish office by March 15th. If you have further questions, contact Venessa Lopatka at 630-336-5414 or venessalopatka@aol.com

Council of Catholic Women

Tuesday, Feb 26th
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- February-March 2013 Upcoming Events:

9:00am

Morning Board meeting in Sebahar Hall-Refreshments Rita First Saturday Mass and Rosary in the Chapel

Saturday, March 2nd 8:30am

Tuesday, Mar 5 7:00pm General Meeting Program with Entre Express Join us as we listen to Diane from Winfields Entre Express present the secrets of batch cooking, stocking a pantry for easy meal prep, using leftovers, plus we will make granola to take home for a healthy snack or breakfast. Call or email Venessa to reserve a spot, so we know how much supplies we need! 630-3365414 or venessalopatka@aol.com Wednesday, Mar 20th 11:30am Young at Hearts Join us for lunch and our usual games and social time. A St. Patricks menu is planned. Watch the March bulletin for further details.

St. Johns Knights of Columbus Lenten Friday Fish Fry 2013

5:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 1 Friday, March 8 (Friday, March 15 Friday, March 22 To Benefit St. Johns Athletic Program Sebahar Gavin Coyle Concert to Benefit Bridge Communities Sebahar (No Fish Fry) St. Josephs Day Table School Hall) To Benefit St. Johns Athletic Program Sebahar Hall
Kids $4.00 Seniors $7.00

Adults $8.00

Meal includes breaded cod, bread, coleslaw, potato, cake and a drink. Beer and Wine (Cash Bar) Also available, a salad option for vegetarians ($6; $3/half). Pizza or Mac & Cheese available for kids.

Please come out and support the Knights of Columbus and the causes listed above. The next SJB Texas Holdem School Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013. The past games have raised over $14,000 for the school and have been great fun for all that have attended. We are anticipating another great turnout, so please reserve your seats ASAP by contacting Jim Pellicane at jimpellicane@comcast.net . As in the past, we are in need of volunteer dealers to help deal the games. The dealers have just as much fun as the players since the games are very light-hearted and friendly. We have a professional dealer train each volunteer before the game so even if you dont know how to play or deal, you can still volunteer and learn. Please contact Jim Pellicane if you are interested in dealing. Jim can be reached at jimpellicane@comcast.net or at 630-740-0930. We are also in need of items to make this night a terrific success. Donations of plates, napkins, pop, beer and baked goods are always appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at the school office anytime (except baked goods please drop off at Sebahar Hall on March 2nd at 5:00 p.m.) Please label your donations. And, please invite all your friends and family to play!
K of Cs Breakfast March Madness Special When? March 3rd 8:00 to 11am.Where? St. Johns School Hall
We want to thank you for your support as attendance has been getting stronger every month. The Knights provide over 60 million hours of donated volunteer time across the U.S. each year, all for the betterment of our Catholic Faith Communities. Enjoy a menu that includes Hot Buttermilk Pancakes, Sausage Links, Golden Hashbrowns, Country Fresh Eggs, Apple or Orange Juice, and Fresh Roasted Coffee. Hungry? Invite some Friends, Bring a Group, Support the Parish, Have a cup of coffee on us. All 2nd graders attending the first communion work shop on Saturday March 2nd eat for free. Come on by.

For information, contact Chris Strong at chriss@stjohnwinfield.org 2013 Meeting Schedule. All meetings are 6:30p-8p in the Youth Ministry Center (YMC) above the garages at the parish offices. Upcoming meetings:

Youth Ministry

Having Surgery?
Give one of our priests a call PRIOR to your surgery, so that anointing can be given at a time when you are less stressed. Call the parish office at 630-6680918, ext. 600, and set a time to come in BEFORE your surgery for anointing.

Central DuPage Hospital

Our priests are available to make hospital visits. Because of HIPAA Laws the Hospital does not notify churches when parishioners are there. Please notify the Saint Johns Parish Office when a loved one is there giving us the name and room number. We want to do our best to minister to all the Hospitalized!

3/3; 3/17; 3/24; 4/7; 4/21; 5/5; 5/19; 6/2; 6/9; 6/23
Monthly Music ScheduleMarch
5p-Contemporary Ensemble 7:30a-Classic Ensemble 9:30a-Adult Choir (except for Easter Sunday)

Please Pray for those who defend our Nation, those who serve in Active Duty
Pvt James Luigi Akin A1C Francis Beifuss Lt John Berg Sgt Melissa Brooker Lt Deandra Carbone CMR Nicholas Carbone Pvt Timothy Conley Sgt Andrew Fairbairn Pv2 Nicholas Gorman Sgt Pamela Gray A1C Seth Kelley Senior Airman Felicia K. McDonald GSMC (SW/SS) Timothy A. Newell ABHAA Sean Phillips Lt Col George Pohlmann A1C Alejandro Luis Sanchez AN Michael Schieve Captain Jim Smolucha Captain Mike Smolucha SPC Thomas Stanhope SSgt Mark Trygar SrA Sarah Trygar ABHAA Robert Twohill

Homebound
Parishioners who are homebound and wish to receive communion, please call the parish office at 630-668-0918, Ext. 600, and we will pass your name to the coordinator for Homebound Ministry.

First Friday Rosary Please join the Knights of Columbus and the Adoration and Pro Life groups in the recitation of the Rosary on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel/Church. Everyone is welcome to join in this most wonderful devotion to our Blessed Mother. As our Lady requested in her appearance at Fatima, Portugal, pray the Rosary and join her in lifting our hearts and minds in prayer. Let us take just a few minutes to join our fellow parishioners in prayerful thanksgiving for all the gifts and blessings we have received. Our Rosary is usually followed by Benediction.

Lost and Found

Please check the Lost and Found basket in the entry way to the parish office.

Parish Calendar
Please see the on line calendar at: www.stjohnwinfield.org or on the kiosk of the narthex of the Church.

Bulletin Articles
Submissions are due by noon on Thurs., 10 days prior to the Sunday on which you wish the article to appear. (Holidays may change due dates for articles because of publishing demands). Include the name and phone number of the person submitting the article. Please email as an attachment using Microsoft Word or Publisher, please do not include article in the body of the email. Email to: jenniferk@stjohnwinfield.org or rosab@stjohnwinfield.org.

Small Christian
Communities
Anyone interested in joining a small Christian community, please contact Pat Schopp: 630-836-1283.

Alex Novak Kick-A-Thon, 3/8

March 8 - 5:30p-8:30p
West Chicago Park District Fitness Station Sponsored by the West Chicago Tang Soo Do Illinois Martial Arts Association How to Participate? Sponsor a Martial Arts Student-$1 per kick Donate Towards a Raffle &
Silent Auction

Catholic Inquiry
Anyone interested in becoming Catholic, please call the parish office for information: 630-668-0918, ext. 600.

Pulpit Announcements
Must be submitted with a contact name and phone number, by 9 a.m. on Tuesday prior to the Sunday you wish the announcement made. The parish office has final approval on all bulletin articles and pulpit announcements.

Help Our School Clip Box Tops!

Please drop off your clipped Box Tops in the entryway to the parish office. There is always a collection box there. All profits are benefitting programs for St. John the Baptist school. Questions, call Robin Hafertepe at: hafertepes1424@yahoo.com Thank you!

Purchase a Raffle Ticket Attend Event on March 8th

For info, please contact Anne Gardner, 630-926-0434 anne@anngelinas.com

Tutors Needed for 1st-8th Grade Volunteers are needed to help children in First Grade through Eight Grade who are struggling in school. Please call Tom Masterson at: 630-653-4818

Visit Our Parish Website,

www.stjohnwinfield.org for: Copy of the bulletin Ministries Schedule

Parish Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Grade School Mass Tuesdays 1:40 pm Holy Days of Obligation, All Souls & Ash Wednesday To be announced with each Special Day Eucharistic Adoration ~ Tues. from 8 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. Wed. & First Fridays - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Baptisms Weddings

1st Sunday of the Month First Baptism Rituals starting at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. Parents and god-parents are encouraged to attend Baptism Preparation Classes several months before your baby is born. Godparents are to be practicing Catholics! Spiritual Preparation begins at least SIX MONTHS in advance. Please do not make reservations until you meet with a priest.

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