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Happy Mother’s Day!
“Bring Flowers of the Fairest...”
Saint Isaac Jogues Parish celebrates Mother’s Day and May Crowning
May 12, 2019 — The Fourth Sunday of Easter
Today as we celebrate Mother's Day we remember with gratitude and affection all mothers.
The Lord bless them, and may the Mother of God, to whom this month is dedicated, watch over them all!
Pope Francis I
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Sunday, May 12, 2019–Fourth Sunday of Easter
7:30 AM-Members of the Parish Purgatorial Society
9:00 AM-Harriet Turk Dear Parish Family,
10:30 AM-For the Parish Family Father Twaruzek, our “helper priests” and deacons
12:00 PM-Lee Navara join me in extending our prayers and sympathy to Brian
6:00 PM-Pauline Monahan Weigus and his children as they mourn the loss of their
Monday, May 13, 2019–Easter Weekday; Our wife and Mother, Ramona Weigus. A dedicated,
Lady of Fatima involved, and faithful parishioner here at Saint Isaac’s,
7:00 AM-James Brennan Ramona was a reading specialist and taught in Saint
5:00 PM-Bernice C. Gregorio Isaac Jogues School. She died from complications from
Tuesday, May 14, 2019–Saint Matthias, Apostle the flu while visiting family in Marietta, Georgia over
7:00 AM-Ken Schreiner Easter. Her funeral was held this past week. May God
give her eternal rest!
5:00 PM-Wayne Gibson
Happy Mothers Day and WELCOME to all the
Wednesday, May 15, 2019-Easter Weekday mom’s who have joined us for this beautiful day which
7:00 AM-Laurence Acker honors them! My own mother died 13 years ago, and I
5:00 PM-Vickie Laggess think of her everyday, and still miss her. I think it’s
Thursday, May 16, 2019–Easter Weekday true, there is nothing like a mother’s love!
7:00 AM-Nancy & Ted Kauss One of my favorite stories from the life of Pope
5:00 PM-Helen Smith Saint John Paul II has to do with his own mother. As
Friday, May 17, 2019–Easter Weekday we celebrate Mother’s Day, I am reminded of it once
7:00 AM-Sue Graynor again. At the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows in
5:00 PM-Peter and Anne DeSalvo the church of the Monastery at Kalwaria, Poland, is the
Saturday, May 18, 2019–Easter Weekday; Saint beautiful and miraculous 17th century picture of "Our
John I, Pope and Martyr Lady of Calvary" that a young Karol Wojtyla and his
8:00 AM-John Benish parents would visit when He was a child. The
4:30 PM-Bill Snyder monastery is out in the country, about thirty minutes
Sunday, May 19, 2019–Fifth Sunday of Easter drive from the town of Wadowice [where the Pope was
7:30 AM-Mary Jo Hannon born and lived in his childhood].
9:00 AM-Steve & Kathy McShane-50th Anniversary John Paul II’s mother died when He was a small
10:30 AM-For the Parish Family boy, He was just eight years old. After her funeral, His
12:00 PM-Ronald Walker father took Him to the Marian Shrine and they left a
6:00 PM-The Galinis Family small silver "votive-heart" offering amidst the
thousands left through the centuries. His dad told Him
that from now on, “ The Pope said “at that moment, in
that shrine, and in a most special way...” His love and
Flame of Faith devotion to the Blessed Mother was born. He continued
Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Chapel by saying that the Church has been the “beneficiary” of
Six candles burn perpetually around the Blessed that devotion ever since. What a good, holy, devout and
Sacrament in the Saint John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration loving mother John Paul II must have had that he, in
Chapel. Intentions listed below are remembered for ONE the midst of sorrow, was able to turn to the Blessed
WEEK [Sunday to Sunday]. The burning candles serve as Virgin Mary for consolation, because of the faith that
a constant prayer before the Lord, present in the Blessed his mother passed on to him.
Sacrament. Envelopes for you to have your intentions The words of the Saint are on the wall of the
remembered and prayed for are available in the lobby of
the Adoration Chapel. The candles will burn this week for shrine... left from his last visit to Poland: I am coming
the following intentions: to the end of my Pilgrimage, and still... Our Lady of
♦ For my wife’s health Calvary is bringing up my soul. She has been my
♦ For my son to get a job Mother. May She be the same for you, and wipe your
♦ For health for my 2 children tears that fall, the tears only a Mother can see... What
a beautiful legacy of faith he has left us because of his
♦ For health and well-being of my daughters and myself own mother.
♦ For my son to get a job How good God is to shower His love upon us in so
♦ For my house to sell many ways! Our own mothers are a gift from Him.
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From them we first experience love in a tangible way.
In them, we see and feel the love and care of God: God
who is love. Through them, we have come to know the Ramona Weigus
Lord. As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, let’s do Wife of Brian, Mother of Brian and Emily Weigus
whatever we can to show love to those women in our Mayme Sayers
lives who have loved us. They truly are a special gift Mother of Scott Sayers
from God. If your mother has gone home to the Lord,
take comfort in the words of Saint John Paul. And Please pray for our beloved deceased
remember to offer a prayer for your mother today. and for their families
And of course, as we honor our own mothers
today, we also honor the Blessed Virgin Mary ~ the
Mother of Jesus, the Mother of the Church [who we Sunday Offering
call our Holy Mother], and the Mother of us all. We’re Weekly Offering for May 5, 2019 ..................... $33,851
holding our parish May Crowning at all of the Masses. Weekly Offering same week last year............... $31,682
I hope you remembered to bring flowers to lay at the Targeted Goal .................................................... $38,000
feet of our Blessed Mother today. Remember Thank you for your generosity!
throughout the month of May to show your love for
Mary, grow in your devotion to the Mother of God, If you have not yet changed from E-Giving to ONLINE
GIVING, please do so as soon as possible. If you have a
who draws us closer to Her Divine Son. To Jesus,
problem canceling E-Giving please call Lara at 630-323-
through Mary! 1248 in the Rectory Office and she will assist you.
May the Lord Bless you, and Mary keep you in Her ONLINE GIVING sign up can be found on the
care. webpage at www.sij.net
Happy Mothers Day to all our moms! Your continued support to St Isaac Jogues
Father De Salvo Church is greatly appreciated!
Michele Blando, Business Manager
“Bring Flowers of the Fairest...”
Mother’s Day and May
Liam Fitzpatrick John Digenan
Crowning
TODAY AT ALL MASSES!
Gina Consalvo Anderson Jeremiah Adams
A day to honor Mothers: Our own
Jennifer Ochino Bob O’Connell
mothers, our Holy Mother the Church,
Monica Rincon Dooley Ryan Collins
and Mary the Mother of Jesus ~ who the
Dick Dibble Jerry Kowalski
Lord gave to us as our Mother, as he
Carol Zidek Baby Henry Agne
hung upon the cross.
Mary Bauer Annie Picard
Our Parish May Crowning will be
Jennifer Healy Cresencio Rafanan
held at all Masses this weekend.
Ellen Schreiner Jim Beaumont
Young and old, men and women are
invited to take part in giving honor to
Mary our Mother, as we honor all those
women who have “mothered us”.
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Especially if your mother is deceased, what better way to
Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; remember her than by making an offering of love to the
Jn 10:1-10 Blessed Virgin Mary? Whether living or dead, by
Tuesday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 honoring Mary we honor our own mothers and ultimately
Wednesday:Acts 12:24 — 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; the creator of all mothers, God who is Father, Son, and
Jn 12:44-50 Spirit. Mary leads us to Jesus, and like a good mother she
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; shows us the face of God in Her goodness and in Her care
Jn 13:16-20 for us.
Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 During the Entrance Hymn of the Mass you are
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 invited and encouraged to bring flowers to lay at the
Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; feet of the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. J oin us
Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 TODAY as we “bring flowers of the fairest...to the
loveliest rose of the vale!”
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The Motherhood of Mary Work Has Begun!
When Mary said "yes" to
becoming the mother of God's “Zeal for your House Consumes me!” [psalm 69]
Son, she also said "yes" to
becoming our mother, since we Preserving Our Heritage of Faith!
are united with Jesus in the 2018-2019 Parish-Wide effort to raise needed funds to
Mystical Body. What's more, repair the Tower of our Church, repair and replace broken
her acceptance of this
motherhood continues
concrete on our property, and replace failed and outdated
throughout Eternity. The mechanical systems to ensure a safe and sound Parish Campus.
Catechism of the Catholic
Church explains: Her role in The necessary repairs on the
relation to the Church and to tower of the church has begun.
all humanity goes still further. And work will continue through
`In a wholly singular way she cooperated by her the next few months. There’s still
obedience, faith, hope and burning charity in the time for you to make your gift and
Savior's work of restoring supernatural life to be part of the Heritage of Faith to
souls. For this reason she is a mother to us in the preserve and maintain our
order of grace.' This motherhood of Mary in the buildings and facilities.
order of grace continues uninterruptedly from the As of May 1st, 277
consent which she loyally gave at the Annunciation parishioners of our 2568 total
and which she sustained without wavering beneath households have donated
the cross, until the eternal fulfillment of all the $1,350,702 to the Heritage of
elect. Taken up to heaven she did not lay aside this Faith Fund to provide for...
saving office but by her manifold intercession
continues to bring us the gifts of eternal • The repairs to the interior
salvation... Therefore the Blessed Virgin is invoked structure and exterior of the
in the Church under the titles of Advocate, Helper, church tower, and replacement
Benefactress and Mediatrix" (Nos. 968 and 969). of the copper roof.
What a tremendous help God has given us for • Repair of the damaged plaster, painting, and installation of
motherhood. Mary exemplifies virtue — the necessary HVAC in the Choir Loft.
acceptance, patience, trust, obedience, endurance, • Replacement of the 7 exterior church doors and door frames.
courage, strength, hope, faith and joy — in a • Repair of the Broken cement and necessary site work on the
completely tangible way. We can see that in the surrounding properties of our parish campus:
various scenes from Scripture. Gabriel's request • Roof repair, replacement of aging/obsolete components of
must have seemed outrageous to her (at least the mechanical system... some of which have completely
initially), yet she accepted it as God's will, and broken down. We need to replace some of the HVAC and
then trustfully, obediently carried it out. She faced controls, do updates on the electrical service/controls, and
the shame of unwed motherhood and the the main generator, which will allow our church to function
disappointment of her betrothed. She was asked to safely, properly and avoid emergency repairs. The
travel a dangerous route in order to assist her mechanical systems for the church, Parish Center, school,
elderly and miraculously pregnant cousin. She was etc. are all interconnected and complex in the service they
told to embark on an uncertain journey to Egypt. provide.
Yet, she endured these situations with courage Please contact the Rectory Office, or go online to the parish
and strength. She watched as her Son was website to make your gift to the Heritage of Faith Fund to Repair
condemned, tortured and violently murdered and maintain our church... Allow zeal for the house of God
without losing hope in God's promise. Finally, her [Psalm 69] to consume you and take your part in the Heritage of
profound faith was rewarded at the Resurrection Faith that IS Saint Isaac Jogues Parish.
and her joy made complete at Pentecost. Mary's Gifts received will be acknowledged in the permanent
life experiences are interwoven with her virtue. bronze memorial book mounted in the vestibule in our church at
With Mary as model, we have a sure guide for the following levels...
motherhood. With Mary as our Mother, we have a Steeple Toppers [gifts of $100,000 or greater]
sure advocate for the intercession and graces Tower Benefactors [gifts of $25,000 to $99,999]
women need to be the mothers God calls them to Tower Patrons [gifts of $10,000 to $24,999]
be. Tower Sponsors [gifts of $1,000 to $9,999]
(Marge Fenelon is the author of "Imitating Mary: Ten Marian
Virtues for the Modern Mom" — Ave Maria Press)
Make your gift TODAY!
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Congratulations Saint Isaac Jogues Parish, A Mother’s Love
Join us... Be part of the Success!
God must have known there would be
The Diocesan Appeal and Heritage of Faith Fund times we’d need a gentle touch, a tender,
continue to receive needed donations understanding heart to love us very much.
God must have known we’d need someone
to listen to our cares,
to comfort and remember us.
We have met and exceeded our target goal for the In loving thoughts and prayers, so in
Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal... by Palm Sunday!
Thanks to all who gave to this year’s appeal. As of May boundless wisdom, God sent us from above
5th we have received 375 pledges totaling $250,337 on the dearest blessing in the world —
our target goal of $169,000 [so far, $189,028 has been a mother’s precious love.
paid on the pledges received]. Thank you for your
generosity! Gifts continue to come in. The most important person on earth is a mother. She
Last year, 468 parishioners donated $265,054 to the cannot claim the honor of having built a grand Cathedral.
Appeal by the time it ended. So far, this year 281 donors She need not, she has built something more magnificent
have given. The Appeal continues, there’s still time to than any Cathedral — a dwelling for an immortal soul,
join the success! Let’s try to exceed last year’s total, the tiny perfection of her baby’s body... The angels have
number of donors, and members of the Bishop’s Deo not been blessed with such a grace. They cannot share in
Gratias Society— with gifts of at least $1,000. God’s creative miracle to bring new saints to Heaven.
BE PART OF THE SUCCESS! If you have not Only a human mother can. Mothers are closer to God the
made your pledge to this year’s Appeal, please do so Creator than any other creature; God allows women to
TODAY. This year, Bishop Conlon has decided to join forces with Him in performing this act of creation...
return 70% of money received OVER our target goal. What on God’s good earth is more glorious that this: to
This money will be used to meet our ever-increasing be a mother?
operating expenses. If you have not made your pledge to [Joseph Cardinal Mindszenty, 1892-1975]
this year’s Appeal, please do so TODAY. Pledge
envelopes were mailed to your home, are available in the
Rectory Office and in the vestibule of the church, or you
can make your gift online on the diocesan website:
dioceseofjoliet.org
Thanks so much for such a generous response to the
Bishop’s Appeal. Your show of support, loyalty, love,
and generosity means a great deal to the Parish and to the
Diocesan Church. May God bless you abundantly for
your generosity to His Church!
In addition, we continue to receive gifts for the
Heritage of Faith Fund to provide for the repair of the
tower of the church, replacement of the aging and failed
mechanical systems, repair deteriorating and dangerous We Welcome These New Families to
concrete around the campus (including the plaza in front Saint Isaac Jogues
of the church and parish center), and replacement of the
church doors. Please make a gift to the necessary repair Joseph & Mallory Borsellino
projects, so that the entire parish will be part of the Christopher & Lauren Doolin
heritage of faith that IS Saint Isaac Jogues Parish! Allow Ryan & Kristen Engle
zeal for Your house (Psalm 69) to consume you, enliven Mark & Christine Gagnon
your faith, and help you put your faith and devotion in Kirk & Casey Hovde
action. Please make your gift this week. Work on the Rose Kawamura
tower of the church will begin the week after Easter Aaron Knutson
Sunday. Hopefully, our efforts to pay for this project will Mark & Carol Lorenz
also provide the $100,000 needed to replace the paving in Meghan & Tim Quirk
our main parking lot — it is ten years old and is Kevin Widler
deteriorating. Resurfacing will need to be done soon. Amy and James Velco
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Saint Monica
Parent Support Group
Concerned your child is
abusing drugs or alcohol?
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
We are parents who have been there and understand your
struggle. We will meet every first and third Wednesday
of the month at 7:30 pm in Rm 201 of the Parish Office,
306 W. 4th Street, Hinsdale
The Elizabeth Ministry is a prayer ministry at SIJ. Email: saintmonicagroup@gmail.com
We are women who are “prayer warriors” for those in for confidential support and information.
the parish and community-wide and their family and
friends who are facing the many facets of infertility in
their lives, which present both medical and spiritual Adult Formation Calendar
difficulties. We Elizabeth Ministers have all been CCW
affected by this troublesome journey and understand May 13, 8:30 am, Fireplace Room
what you are going through. ENDOW
In order for us to receive your prayer requests, we May 13, 9:30 am, Rectory Room 201
have a rosebud vase in the southwest corner of the Women’s Prayer Group
church. It is appropriately by the St. Anne’s statue. May 13, 7:30 pm, Rectory Room 201
Please complete a short notecard stating your Bridge - Afternoon
concern and prayer request: waiting to conceive or May 14, Noon, Fireplace Room
adopt, having a healthy pregnancy, grandparent Men’s Bible Study - Band of Brothers
concerns, or grieving a baby loss. There is a basket May 14, 7:30 pm, Rectory Room 201
for you to leave the prayer request. Bible Study
We Elizabeth Ministers will then pray for you and May 15, 7:30 pm, **Fireplace Room**
your family. We are 30 members strong so you can May 16, 9:00 am, Fireplace Room
imagine all those prayers going to heaven in your
name. Mother’s Day is a wonderful day to celebrate
your family. But, for some of us women, it is a Join CCW for the last
difficult day. Maybe you want to be a mom. Maybe meeting until September.
you remember a baby loss from 20 years ago. Again,
we know your pain and grief. Please let us know how Monday, May 13th from
we can help. 9-10am in the
The Elizabeth Ministers
Fireplace Room.
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Corpus Christi Procession
Thursday, June 20th
Following 6:00pm Mass
St. Isaac Jogues to Notre Dame
Come and be a literal follower of Jesus and take part in this awe-inspiring, musical, festive,
candlelight Eucharistic Procession of praise, and pageantry, marching shoulder to shoulder
with hundreds of Catholics alongside seminarians, priests, nuns in a powerful public witness,
bringing Jesus out into the public square, and letting Him transform our families, parishes and
communities. Enjoy an unforgettable mile long stroll, or ride the trolleys, on a spring evening
with families, friends and Jesus Himself from St. Isaac Jogues in Hinsdale to Notre Dame in
Clarendon Hills on the Feast of Corpus Christi, followed by a unique, moving Benediction,
food, drink, and Christian community. You’ll be glad you did, and so will Jesus.
Come and See on Thursday June 20th, beginning with 6:00 pm Mass, or go to www.sij.net to find out more.
The Evangelization Outreach Committee of St. Isaac Jogues
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WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS!
The SIJ Parish Council is looking to add new members, to begin
their term this September. The Council is comprised of Father De
Salvo, representatives from Parish Administration and Parishioners.
The Council is a consultative body that assists our Pastor with most
major issues involving the Parish. The Parish Council meets from
September to May.
Parish Council members serve a 3-year term, must be Catholic, and
be an active parishioner of St. Isaac Jogues.
If you would like to be considered for the Council,
please contact the current Chair, Jim Legner, at (630) 632-6630 or
jimlegner@legnerhome.com
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ST. ISAAC JOGUES SCHOOL
Weekly News
SIJ School Community
Congratulates First Communicants
Our SIJ School community would like to congratulate our 43 second graders on receiving the
sacrament of Holy Communion on Saturday, May 4th. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is one of
the three Sacraments of Initiation. The other two Sacraments of Initiation are Baptism and
Confirmation. Congratulations to all of them.
Kindergarteners SIJ Teacher
Enjoy a Day of Retirement Reception
Baseball Our SIJ community would like to thank Mrs. Linda Brusa, Mr.
Ron Brusa, and Mrs. Cecilia Bejcek for their many years of
The St. Isaac Jogues’ Kindergarten Class of 2027 dedicated, faith-filled teaching at St. Isaac Jogues School. Mrs.
and their dads enjoyed a special day of a baseball Cecilia Bejcek, resource teacher, will retire on June 1st as well
and fun! The students and their dads cheered one as Mr. and Mrs. Brusa. The Brusa’s will be retiring to Florida.
another on as they played t-ball and ran around the St. Isaac Jogues will host a reception honoring Mr. and Mrs.
bases in honor of the opening day of baseball Brusa, and Mrs. Bejcek on Thursday, May 23rd. The reception
season. What a great day! is from 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room. All
current and past school families are invited.
The St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School, Hinsdale -
Class of '69 will be hosting a 50th Reunion on Saturday,
June 29, 2019 at Papa Passero's in Westmont, IL., along
with a golf outing on Sunday, June 30th.
Please visit the website for more information and a
link to RSVP/Pay (payment must be made in advance):
The SIJ Parents’ Rosary Group
www.stisaacjogues1969.org
Please join SIJ parents in praying the Rosary every
St. Isaac Jogues Hinsdale 1969 – 2019 Monday morning at 8:15 a.m. when school is in
50th Reunion website session in the Fireplace Room. We will gather just
25 minutes to pray for our families, children, faculty,
or contact Katey Roney Haun at kateyhaun@yahoo.com school and special intentions! For those new to the
or call 217-778-8085 Rosary, we use booklets to follow along. Rosaries
Feel free to visit the website to see who is still "Lost" and and prayer booklets are provided. Children are
forward contact information for anyone you know! welcome.
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