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A LENTEN THOUGHT! ~ UN PENSAMIENTO!

CURB THE PALATE! Our bodies are the Temples of the Holy Spirit and it is our obligation to keep them strong for the service of God and for the salvation of other souls. We are athletes and soldiers of Christ fighting for the prize of eternal life. Let us wage the battle and conquer our gluttony and as such, achieve and experience the true freedom of the sons and daughters of God! .On both Ash Wednesday and Good Friday fasting is obligatory and Lent is a Penitential Season in its totality! Examine your eating habits! If you have a tendency to overeat, then Lent is the time to curb and conquer the Glutton you have within you! As a result of Original Sin, Gluttony is a dominant tendency. If we tend to eat too much, then to fast from foods that we like but may not be beneficial is good for our health. FRENAR LA BOCA! Nuestros cuerpos son templos del Espritu Santo y es nuestra obligacin de mantenerlos fuertes para el servicio de Dios y por la salvacin de otras almas. Somos deportistas y soldados de Cristo que luchan por el premio de la vida eterna. Vamos a librar la batalla y conquistar nuestra gula y, como tal, lograr y experimentar la verdadera libertad de los hijos e hijas de Dios! .Por tanto Mircoles de Ceniza y Viernes Santo son el ayuno obligatorio... y la Cuaresma es un Temporada de Penitencia en su totalidad! Examine sus hbitos alimenticios! Si usted tiene una tendencia a comer en exceso, entonces la Cuaresma es tiempo de frenar y vencer la "Glotn" tienes dentro de ti! Como consecuencia del Pecado Original, la Gula es una tendencia dominante. Si tendemos a comer demasiado, entonces ayunar de alimentos que nos gustan, pero que no pueden ser beneficioso es bueno para nuestra salud.

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THE SINS OF AVARICE/GREED & GLUTTONY - LENTEN SERIES - PART 2

The Sin of Greed: - "He who loves money never has money enough" - cf. Sirach 5:8

- "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." - Exodus 20:17 - "But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, 'You are my God.'" - Psalm 31:15

Avarice/Greed: there are at least three forms of greed: 1) an obsessive desire for ever more material goods and the attendant power. 2) a fearful need to store up surplus goods for a vaguely defined time of want. 3) a desire for more earthly goods for their own sake. The Greed of Power: In this form, earthly goods are chiefly a means to an end, which is really not that far off from a healthy view. The money, real estate, and cars are simply things used to achieve, wield and display personal power. These things can be used to intimidate or bribe others, reinforce one's own illusions about what is important or to build up a feeling of success... the "products of wealth". The real problem here is more the desire for power than the actual greed. A common thread for sin in general is that it is often borne out of fear. A fear of helplessness or loss of control can turn into a lust for power as a way of preventing an undesirable situation. The parable of the man with an abundant harvest is well worth considering.
To destroy our desire for power, we must be generous in granting power to others. When appropriate, be submissive to others. Avoid jobs that are a temptation for a "power grab". Share credit for successes with others, and claim a fair share of responsibility for failures being blamed on others. The idea is to stop trying to control everything and everyone. In parenting, this means encouraging children to find their own way, and respecting their choices. It does not mean abdicating legitimate responsibilities, but loosening our grip on others' lives as well as our own. God will take care of us, He has the plan. We can't control everything anyway, so we might as well learn to relax in God's hands.

Generosity overcomes the sin of Greed/Avarice.

- How Much Pleasure Is Enough? - "Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. " - 1 Corinthians 7:5 The chief error about Gluttony is to think it only pertains to food. Some people can't have enough toys, television, entertainment, internet, alcohol, sex, or company. It is about an excess of anything. There are at least three forms of Gluttony: 1) Wanting more pleasure from something than it was made for. 2) Wanting it exactly our way (delicacy). 3) Demanding too much from people (excessive desire for other people's time or presence). It is possible to become so caught up in a pleasure, whether food or fun, that we can no longer enjoy other things, and would be willing to sacrifice other pleasures for the one. We enter into Gluttony when we demand more pleasure from something than it was made for. Normally, we can only eat so much food, but some people in Ancient Rome wanted more pleasure, so they threw up after the meal and then ate more. This allowed them to enjoy eating more at the cost of health (and dignity). Delicacy: In "The Screwtape Letters," C.S. Lewis describes delicacy as a desire to have things exactly our way. He gives the example of food having to be prepared just right, or in just the right amount. There is a certain amount of discomfort to be expected in life, but the Glutton will have none of it! Instead of becoming strong by suffering the minor inconveniences of life, the Glutton insists on being pampered. Even in marriage, it is possible for a couple to be so "romantic" that the children are neglected. The cure for Gluttony lies in deliberately reducing our use of pleasurable things, not in eliminating them.

The Sin of Gluttony:

Faith and Moderation overcome the sin of Gluttony.

LOS PECADOS DE AVARICIA/CODICIA Y GLOTONERA ~ SERIA CUARESMAL ~ PARTE 2

El Pecado de la Codicia: - "Aquel que ama el dinero, nunca tiene suficiente." - cf. Sir 5:8

- "No codiciars la casa de tu prjimo. No codiciars la mujer de tu prjimo, ni su criada, ni su buey o su asno, ni cosa alguna de tu prjimo". - xodo 20:17 - "Pero yo confo en ti, SEOR, y te digo: T eres mi Dios." - Salmo 31:15 Avaricia/Codicia: hay al menos tres formas de codicia: 1) un deseo obsesivo de bienes materiales y de poder. 2) una necesidad temerosa de almacenar bienes de sobra durante un tiempo vagamente definido que quiera. 3) un deseo de ms bienes terrenales por su propio bien. La Codicia de Poder: En esta forma, los bienes terrenales son principalmente un medio para un fin, que no es realmente tan lejos de una visin saludable. El dinero, bienes races, los carros son simplemente cosas que se usan para alcanzar, ejercer y mostrar su poder personal. Estas cosas pueden ser utilizadas para intimidar o sobornar a los dems, reforzar las ilusiones acerca de lo que es importante o para crear una sensacin de xito... de los "productos de la riqueza". El verdadero problema aqu es ms el deseo de poder que de la codicia real. Un hilo comn por el pecado, en general, es que es a menudo asumido por el miedo. El temor a la impotencia o prdida de control puede convertirse en una ambicin de poder como una forma de evitar una situacin indeseable. La parbola del hombre con una abundante cosecha vale la pena considerar. Para destruir a nuestro deseo de poder, debemos ser generosos en la concesin de poder a los dems. Cuando asignado, est es sumiso a otros. Evite los trabajos que son una tentacin para "agarrar el poder". Comparta el mrito de los xitos con otros, y reclame una parte justa de la responsabilidad de los fallos de culpa con los dems. La idea es dejar de intentar controlar todo y todos. En la crianza de los hijos, esto significa animar a los nios a encontrar su propio camino, respetando sus decisiones. Esto no significa abdicar de las responsabilidades legtimas, pero aflojando nuestro control sobre las vidas de otros, as como la nuestra. Dios cuidar de nosotros, l tiene el plan. No podemos controlar todo, por lo que tambin podramos aprender a relajarnos en las manos de Dios.

La Generosidad supera el pecado de la Codicia/Avaricia.

El pecado de la Glotonera:

- Cunto el Placer Es Suficiente? - "No os neguis el uno al otro sino de mutuo acuerdo, por cierto tiempo, para daros a la oracin." - 1 Corintios 7:5

El error principal sobre la Glotonera es pensar que slo se refiere a los alimentos. Algunas personas no pueden tener suficientes juguetes, televisiones, entretenimiento, internet, alcohol, sexo, o compaa. Es sobre un exceso de algo. Hay al menos tres formas de glotonera: 1) Querer ms placer de algo de lo que fue hecho. 2) Querer es exactamente nuestro camino (delicadeza). 3) Exigir demasiado de la gente (deseo excesivo del tiempo de los dems o de su presencia). Es posible llegar a estar atrapados en un placer, ya sea comida o diversin, que ya no podemos disfrutar de otras cosas, y que estara dispuesto a sacrificar otros placeres. Entramos en la glotonera cuando exigimos ms placer de algo para lo que fue hecho. Normalmente, slo se puede comer tanta comida, pero algunas personas en la antigua Roma queran ms placer, por lo que vomitaron despus de la comida y luego comieron ms. Esto les permiti disfrutar de comer ms a costa de su salud (y de su dignidad). Delicadeza: En "Las Cartas de un Diablo a su Sobrino," Sr. CS Lewis describe delicadeza como un deseo de tener las cosas exactamente en nuestro modo. l da el ejemplo de los alimentos que tienen que estar preparados apenas a la perfeccin, o en la cantidad perfecta. Hay un cierto grado de malestar que se espera en la vida, pero la Glotonera no tiene nada de eso! En lugar de ser fuerte por el sufrimiento de los pequeos inconvenientes de la vida, la Glotonera insiste en ser mimado. Incluso en el matrimonio, es posible que una pareja al ser tan "romntica" descuiden a los nios. La cura para la glotonera se encuentra en reducir deliberadamente el consumo de las cosas placenteras, no en la eliminacin de ellos.

La Fe y la Moderacin supera el pecado de Glotonera.

Readings for the Week

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b Ps 42:2-3; 43:3-4 Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43 Ps 25:4bc-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9 Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9 Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: Jer 7:23-28 Ps 95:1-2, 6-9 Lk 11:14-23 Friday: Hos 14:2-10 Ps 81:6c-11b, 14,17 Mt 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6 Ps 51:3-4, 18-21b Lk 18:9-14 Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12 Ps 34:2-7 2 Cor 5:17-21 Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, March 2 26 January
8:30 a.m. Mike McPheters CCW Living & Deceased Members (CCW) (Mary & Jim Rieck) Vigil - 3rd Sunday Ordinary Time 3rd Sunday Lent 5:00 p.m. Tom Stark Flynn (The(Jim & Marianne Ruseell) Richard P. Altimari Family) Patti repose of the souls of Nicholas, Emily & Tommy The Bentley (Mike Bentley) Lemak (Mark Toni Lawrentz& Linda Helmiak) (Claire Wilkinson) Richard P. Flynn Vermillion (St. Family) Baptist) Samantha Morgan (The Altimari John the JoAnn Bannister Catechists)Bannister) Luella Bolte (RE (Jack Mr. & SheeGuillermo Hidalgo (Living/40th Wedding) Mike Mrs. (Jim & Mary Rieck) Gregory Figiel (For Healing) (The SerritellaHidalgo)) (Mr, & Mrs. Guillermo Family) 7:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, - January3 - 3rd Sunday ofOrdinary Time March 27 3rd Sunday Lent

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

John J. & Kathleen Dooley (Mary LHotta) Joseph & Ethel Bialek (John & Mary Karwoski) TimothyYourek (Debbie Boor) Taylor Loretta Liv (Virginia Selene Miller Sr. (Dan Conley) Gerald Hacker, (The RE Catechists) Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista

Monday, January 28 St. Thomas Aquinas 7:30 a.m. Susan Kawka-Sucharski (Joseph & Rose Szczepaniak) 7:30 a.m. Michael McPheters (Anne Hutter) Tuesday, March 5 Tuesday, January 29
7:30 a.m. Kathy Skrobutt (Carl Rome) 7:30 a.m. Holly Nelson (Joe and Rita Grabowski) 1:40 p.m. (School Mass) Theresa Markl (Lavern Dillon) 1:40 p.m. (School Mass) Roland Ingram (Martha Ingram)

Monday, March 4

Wednesday, March 6 Wednesday, January 30 7:30 a.m. Rosan Bailey (The Zahery Family)
7:30 a.m. Richard Schopp 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 7 Thursday, January 31 St. John Alice Higgins) 7:30 a.m. Rowland Morken (David &Bosco
7:30 a.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m.

(Rose & Jim Effinger)

Friday, March 8 Families

Saturday, March 9 Saturday, February 2 Candlemas Adorers) 8:30 a.m. Mike McPheters (Eucharistic - Presentation
8:30 a.m. CCW, Living & Deceased Members (CCW) Vigil -- 4th Sunday of Lent Time Vigil 4th Sunday Ordinary 5:00 p.m. Kathy Skrobutt Families Vaskey)Miller) 5:00 p.m. Cosgrove & Miller (Carol (Colette Don & Joan Miller (ColetteKadolph) Felipe A. Reyes (Joe Miller) Joan Ciccolella (Harold & Maria Lonks & Family) Charles Pierce (The Pierce Family) Alice Mosconi (Harold & Maria Lonks & Family) Loretta Yourek (Jim & Nancy Carlson) Jeanette Sarlitto (George & Lita Sarlitto) Elsie Schramer (John Schramer0

Deceased members of the Franda & McPheters (Mike and Carol McPheters) Joseph & Ethel Bialek (Rose Marie Lambert) February Markl (Charles & Jane Snail) Theresa 1 Our Parish All Souls

Sunday, March 10 - 4th Sunday of Lent

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

Joan Miller (Jim & Marianne Russell) Toni Lawrentz (Ron Lawrentz) February 3 4th Sunday Ordinary Time Patti Bentley (Jean Mailloux) () Por Todos los Parroquianos de San Juan Bautista () ()

Our Sanctuary Lamps** This Week Burn in

Memory of:

Scripture Quote of the Week

God replied, "I AM WHO AM". "This is what you shall tell the Israelites: I AM sent me to you."

Old Chapel Rev. P. Carbinian, O.S.B.* New Church Rev. Sweetbert, O.S.B.*

Exodus 3: 14

*First Priests at St. John the Baptist, 1867 to 1869 **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

Sunday, February 10, 2013.$20,791 Home Mission, February 10, 2013..$ 3,133 Ash Wednesday, February 13, 2013..$ 2,245 Sunday, February 17, 2013 $20,378

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 his generosity to Saint John the Baptist Church, Eucharistic Adoration, and Community!

Christian Service Salute!

We wish to thank Lita & George Sarlitto for the beautiful Candle Sticks that they donated to our Old Church, and that grace the Altar of Sacrifice. The Candle Sticks are donated in honor of: Glen Michael (Alice), Denise Ann (Joe), Michel, Michael William, Thomas John (Kathy), Dean Grilli (Lorinda), David Grilli (Mimi). May God bless you for your generous gift that offers Him praise.

Terry Denniger

8:30 a.m. Friday Morning Mass dur-

ing 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: Friday, March 8, 2013 Friday, March 15, 2013 Friday, March 22, 2013

Please keep in your prayers the wonderful young men of our Parish who are studying for the Priesthood for the Diocese of Joliet: Joliet Shaun Cieslik University of St. Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary James Malik St. Meinrads Seminary and for the Diocese of Santa Fe Bill Burke Pontifical Josephinum Collage

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. Contact Urban Oen if interested. 630-293-0845

Confession ScheduleHorario de Confesiones

Saturdays

March 9, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Tom Cargo March 16, 2013 3:30 p.m.: Fr. Tom Cargo & Fr. Thomas Theneth, CMI Please pray for

Mercedes Bartolone
who passed away on February 10, 2013. Our sympathies are extended to her family and friends.

Position Open. St. John the Apostle Parish in Villa Park, IL is seeking a weekend music director capable of playing the organ, and directing an adult choir. Must be available for four (4) weekend Liturgies, as well as, playing for weddings and funerals. This is a part time, un-benefited position. Interested applicants should contact Reverend Felipe DeJesus Lagaretta at fjlc1968@gmail.com.

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 ______ Restaurant Donation Pick-Up 4:00-5:00__________ 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

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 ____________________________

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT: Parish Grounds Restoration Small Donations of Time, Talent or Treasure & Landscaping Equipment Appreciated

When: April 20th, 21st, May 4th, 5th What: Project Details: Eyesore/Safety Hazard
lot behind Parish Offices to Be Cleared and Leveled into a usable, aesthetically pleasing area

Questions? Call: Adam Camp, BSA 575, 630-933-9438

VOCATION PRAYER CALENDAR Remember these men and women in your daily prayers Priests, DeaStations of the Cross-Fri., Mar 8, 1:40 p.m., Church cons, Seminarians and Women & Men Religious in the DioStations of the Cross-Fri., Mar. 15, 9:00 a.m., Church cese of Joliet Passion-Friday, March 22, 1:15 p.m., Church MARCH 1 Pope Benedict XVI Stations of the Cross every Friday 2 Frs. J. Damien Graziano & Chris Groh English 8:00 am & 7:00 pm 3 Srs. Louise K. Bernier, M. Bernadette Beveridge, Ella Binz, Eleanor Blake, Julie Ann Va Cruces cada Viernes Borer, Lourdes Boyer, Ellen Mary Brenner, Maria Espaol 7:30 pm Bui OSF 4 Juan Hernandez (Seminarian) Friday Masses 7:30 am & 8:30 am 5 Brs. Alphonsus Brown, Mark Harmueller, Charles Pratt BGS Robert May, John Medvit CFC St. Johns University 6 Abbot Austin Murphy, OSB 7 Dcns. Thomas Thiltgen, William Thomas, Art Continuing education Tiongson, Matthew Tretina, Robert True, Joseph for people to Urso, Robert Vavra, Joseph Verdico, Jeffrey discover more about Volker 8 Srs. Marianne Cardosi, Mary Ann Clark, Kaththeir Faith Everyone is welcome and encouraged to make any class leen Ann Copp, M. Cherubim Cukla, Patricia Daley, Mary-Lynn Danaher, Pat David, Judith Dathat they can. Bible Study is in Sebahar Hall at 7 p.m. vies OSF (New) Exploring the Parables, Thursdays, 9 Frs. Mel Uzdrowski, Kenneth Zigmond OSB Michael McMillen SCJ Stepien Miroslaw S.Chr March 14 & March 21, A Bible Study/Survey 10 Frs. David Hankus & Ronald Hart of the New Testament Parables for Lent! 11 Dc. John Lovitsch (Seminarian) 12 Srs. Guadalupe DeLaO, M. Peter Didier, Sandra Duma, M. Dominic Dybel OSF Its never too lateto say THANK YOU! 13 Frs. Douglas Hauber & Daniel Hoehn Lent is upon us and we only took the last Christmas flowers from 14 Frs. James Holup & John Hornicak the Church and Chapel last week! But it is time to thank those 15 Dcns. Guadalupe Villarreal, Herbert Walldron, who helped us in preparing a most beautiful setting for our Paul Walen, Robert Wallace, Robert Weierman Christmas Celebration!! We had wonderful help this year! 16 Srs. Sharon Fitzpatrick, Ann Flaska, Mary Therese Cathy and Chuck Johnston, Camille Kolz, John, Ben, Tom & Forst, Elizabeth Gillis, M. Clarence Golla, Madelyn Gould, Emma Tyznik, Lauren Stroner, Elizabeth and Ben Schuessler, Therese Greaney, Rita Green OSF Cammy Carrico, a sister and brother who watered ALL the Poin- 17 Felix Dominquez (Deacon Candidate) settias, a mom and daughter who strung and decorated two 18 Frs. Paul Hottinger & Scott Huggins trees, Boy Scouts Troop 575, Alex and Eric Schreiber, Gavin 19 Srs. Mariarthur Hamann, Bernadine Hasse, OKeefe, Trystan Hope, Tammy and Bob Camp (Boy Scout Coletta Hennessy, Marilyn Holtkamp, Kathleen Leader), and a special "Thank You" to Julie Cibulskis and her Hook, M. Martin Hornak, Carlene Howell, David husband Scott Roskuszka for the wonderful donation of over 50 Ann Hoy OSF Poinsettias for our Christmas decorating! And a few others I 20 Matthew Malicki (Seminarian) know that I missed! Patti Loechl pattivanloechl@hotmail.com 21 Dcns. Ronald Whitman, Joseph Winblad, Charles Woods, Duane Wozek, Richard Yarshen 22 James Olofson (Seminarian) Bulletin Advertiser 23 Frs. George Hurley & Slawomir Ignasik We congratulate of the Week: 24 Josh Billing (Seminarian) Montri Thai Fine 25 Srs. Rosemary Huzl, Mary Elizabeth Imler, Brigid JaKyle James Hermann & cobs, Carol Jander, Norma Janssen, MaryAnn Jerkovsky, Cusine Emily Paula Biancalana Margaret Kacvinsky, M. Alcuin Kelly OSF Please support those who celebrated the 26 Frs. Richard Jacklin & Peter Jankowski who help us finance our 27 Frs. Peter Jarosz & Mark Jendrysik Sacrament of Marriage Bulletin through their 28 Srs. Elaine Kerscher, Martha Kienzler, Dorothy on February 23, 2013 weekly advertisements! Kinsella, Kathleen Kirk, Elizabeth Klepec OSF Best Wishes to the Both of You! 29 Frs. Jude Randall OSB Stanislaw Jankolski 30 James Guarascio (Seminarian) 31 Frs. Min Ki Ju & Marek Jurzyk

Way of the Cross/Stations of the Cross for Children

Our Fifth grade Catechist, Vicky Staden, and her Fifth Graders had a wonderful time during the 4:00 pm Religious Education Session, touring our Church and learning about the altar, sacred vessels, statues and religious symbols... that celebrate our faith there. Religious Education is collecting donations for BRIDGE COMMUNITIES - an organization that serves the poor and homeless. It is wonderful our children have a sense of service and aid to the poor.

AWESOME RELIGIOUS EDUCATION KIDS

Childrens Stewardship Corner

Here are just a few of the offerings to God from the youths of St. Johns; Kelsey, Zachary, Emily, Jack, Alyssa, Norby, Courtney, Tommy, Giovanni, Aurioles, Nataly, Julia, Emily, Bailey, Christopher, Katherine, Theresa, Natalie, Adam, Elizabeth and Raul all donated money to the church. Bailey helped her mom with dinner. Christopher helped around the house. Katherine helped fold clothes. Theresa took care of her 2 dogs. Natalie helped her mom. Adam shoveled snow. Elizabeth helped a friend. Raul helped his grandma. Some of the talent of St. Johns youths are: singing, dancing, reading, soccer and playing the piano. Gifts from the youth's envelopes for February 17, 2013 was $47.30 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.

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. Vincent de Paul Faith Family our Resource Teacher, Mrs. Julie Noonan and Fifth grade and First Grade. We spoke on the Love of God for all of us. 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).

St. John the Baptist School News - In the Spotlight

We are so blessed at SJB to have an amazing teaching staff. However, many of us only really know the teachers we come in direct contact with through our kids. We have created a series called "In the Spotlight" to help introduce our teachers to our entire school and parish community. The teachers answered a series of questions about themselves. We have included photos as well to assist all in recognizing our educators at school events. We hope you enjoy this information!

My name is Suzanne Pepping and I teach preschool at St. John the Baptist. I have been teaching in the Joliet Diocese for 23 years and at SJB for 13 years. I have a Bachelor degree in Elementary Education from Northern Illinois University and recently completed a second certificate in early childhood education from National Louis University. I am the mother of two adult children both in their twenties. I attended a Catholic school as a child and my two children did as well. My parish is St. Katherine Drexel in Sugar Grove. In my free time, I like to write and read. I enjoy reading about early childhood education and am quite passionate about how preschool children learn and develop. I also enjoy taking classes at the Vaughn Athletic Center and I especially like Yoga. I have owned horses in the past, but currently I only have 2 cats (Cujo and Bob Marley) While it will sound clich, my favorite part about teaching is the children! They make me laugh and put a smile on my face and in my heart everyday that I spend with them. They are the reason I returned to school to obtain a second certificateI want to know how their minds work and the most developmentally appropriate way to teach them. I have wonderful memories from my time spent at SJB, but my favorite memories would be the annual Preschool Spring Sing and the 8th Grade Graduation. I have a chance to see my preschool students shine as well as my former students leaving SJB after a job well done!
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

St. Johns Knights of Columbus Lenten Friday Fish Fry 2013

5:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Friday, March 8 (Friday, March 15 Friday, March 22 (Tickets at door, only)

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.
-This Tuesday, March 5th, Sebahar Hall, 7:00 pm Join us as we listen to Diane Beaulieu, 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. So that we know how many supplies to bring, please register by Sunday, March 3. Call Venessa at 630-336-5414 or via email at: venessalopatka@aol.com

Council of Catholic Women

Make your reservation for: Group tour to the National Shrine of St. Therese
Darien, Illinois on Saturday, April 6th, 2013. All ladies of the parish are invited. The tour includes: Mass, a talk on the life of St. Therese, a guided tour of the Shrine and its relics and artifacts, a video on the life of the Little Flower, free time for prayer, the Rosary Way, the Carmelite Gift Shop, and a closing prayer service and blessing. Lunch at the shrine is included. We will leave St. John the Baptist at 9:15 a.m. and return at approximately 3:15 p.m. Transportation will be provided by a chartered bus. Cost is $38 Name______________________________________ Phone #____________________________________ Make checks payable to St. Johns CCW. Drop off at the Parish office or in the collection basket by March 12th Questions? Contact Judy Valentine at 630-462-0844. Organized by the Council of Catholic Women, CCW Position Available. Corpus Christi Parish in Carol Stream, IL is seeking to fill a full-time Parish Secretary/Bulletin Editor. To view the full job description visit www.dioceseofjoliet.org under Employment. Qualified applicants may apply directly to Reverend Robert Hoffenkamp at: ccpadre@sbcglobal.net Mentors Needed for Transitional Housing Program in DuPage County. Catholic Charities is sponsoring a four session training course for persons interested in becoming volunteer mentors for families who were previously homeless and are now participating in Catholic Charities Transitional Housing Programs in DuPage County. Mentors work directly with families, supporting them and helping them meet daily challenges. Volunteer mentors should be compassionate, non-judgmental, respectful and sensitive to the confidentiality required in order to preserve the dignity

St. Patricks Day Concert

Gavin Coyle
Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church
to benefit Bridge Communities, Wheaton, IL

featuring

of the family. Call Yvonne Morrongiello at 630.495.8008 ext. 2122. for info. Please register before April 1, 2013.

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.

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.

8p-Easter Vigil-Contemporary Ensemble & Adult Choir 7:30a-Classic Ensemble 9:30a-Bell Choir & Teens-Church 9:30a-Cantor & Organ-Chapel 11:30a-Adult Choir-Church 11:30a-Cantor & Organ-Chapel When you have a car to donate, think SVDP! When you donate your car to St. Vincent de Paul, once we have determined that it is safe and functional, we put it directly into the hands of a needy person or family. We have no paperwork complications; we simply serve the needy. So when youre ready to surrender your car, keep SVDP in mind. Call 630-293-9755.

Easter Music Schedule

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

Early Deadline For Upcoming Bulletins: Early bulletin article submission for the March 24th (Palm Sunday) bulletin is: Tuesday, 3/12/13. Early bulletin article submission for the March 31st (Easter) bulletin is: Tuesday, 3/19/13.

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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3 Domingo de la Mes en la misa a las 1:30 PM (de nios de 7 aos y mas necesitan 2 anos de catecismo) Preparacin Espiritual empieza por lo menos con SEIS MESES de anticipo. No haga preparaciones para su Celebracin antes de reunirse con el prroco. Para hablar con la secretaria hispana, llame al Rosa Benavides, extensin 601 Lunes, Martes y Jueves 8:00 AM a 2:00 PM o Gloria Guzmn, extensin 601 Sbados 8:30 AM a 10:30 AM

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Secretaria Hispana

BULLETIN NUMBER: 339 CHURCH NAME & ADDRESS: St. John the Baptist 233 Church Street Winfield, IL 60190 PHONE: 630-668-0918, ext. 600 or 601 CONTACT PERSON Jennifer Kurtyka Rosa Benavides EMAIL: jenniferk@stjohnwinfield.org rosab@stjohnwinfield.org SOFTWARE Microsoft Publisher 2003 Adobe Acrobat 9 Windows XP Professional PRINTER HP LaserJet 6P NUMBER OF PAGES SENT: 1 through 12

SUNDAY DATE OF BULLETIN: March 3, 2013

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