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June 21, 2020 † Father’s Day
WEEKEND MASSES
Mass Sign-Up available
at stjohnsjohnsburg.org
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 7:00 am,
9:00 am, 11:00am
WEEKDAY MASSES
Monday: 8:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 am
Wednesday: 8:00 am
Thursday: 8:00 am
Friday: 8:00 am
HOLY DAY OBLIGATION
Eve of Holy Day: 7:00 pm
Holy Day Masses:
9:00 am and 7:00pm
SACRAMENT OF
RECONCILATION
Saturdays: 3:00—3:45 pm
and by appointment
Communal Penance
celebrated during
Advent and Lent
ROSARY
Weekdays before Mass
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
A diocesan parish served by the Congregation of the Resurrection
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2 Welcome to St. John the Baptist, Johnsburg, IL
BUSINESS HOURS Gospel meditation
Monday– Thursday: 8:30am– 4:30pm 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Friday: 8:30am– Noon
There are many things of which we can be afraid:
CLERGY
PARISH PASTORAL CENTER OFFICE
being rebuked, rejection, anger, being challenged,
Pastor: Rev. Jacek Junak, CR, EXT. 202 having to defend ourselves, standing alone, insecuri-
Deacon: Mr. Jerry Giessinger ty, failure, and even death. For some, identifying and
Deacon: Mr. Dave Gillespie overcoming their fears is a daunting task. Regardless
PARISH STAFF of how much they may want to break the cycle of
fear, they find that they remain close friends with old
Secretary: Annie Muich
and dysfunctional behavioral habits and norms. May-
EXT. 203 stjohnjohnsburgsecretary@gmail.com
be what they really fear is change. There are many
Business Manager: Kasia Placek
who gravitate to the familiar and comfortable, and
EXT. 204 stjohnbusinessmanager@gmail.com
find safety and security in doing so, even if they
Religious Ed. Director: Stephanie Eldridge
remain mired in mediocrity. Human beings have to
EXT. 201 stjohnreyouth@gmail.com
learn that there is life beyond the “what has always
Bulletin Editor: Anna Rose Zakrzewski
been” and that happiness and depth are possible
EXT. 223 stjohnbulletin2302@gmail.com
when old structures and systems have to be left
Music Ministry: Mary Jo Schwontkowski
behind.
EXT. 1 mjschwontkowski@sbcglobal.net
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Can you leave the near and dear, the comfortable
and familiar, the safe and secure, and discover new
Principal: Mrs. Brenda Baldassano opportunities? The shear thought of doing so can
2304 W. Church Street bring on feelings of apprehension, intense anger,
Johnsburg, IL 60051 resentment, defensiveness, reluctance, resistance,
and even apathy. If we have to be responsible for
(815) 385-3959 making the change, cowardice can creep in. If some-
www.stjohnschool.com one else is to blame for making the change, any num-
ber of possible negative reactions are possible. In the
PARISH INFORMATION end, only one thing is required and that is God. If I
can rely on and deepen my relationship with God,
BAPTISMS: Parents must be registered parishioners. especially in the Eucharist along with a community of
Parishioners call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR at (815) 385-1477,
believers, then little else is of great concern. We have
EXT. 202 for information, requirements, and scheduling for
to figure out what is really important. It is not always
baptism preparation classes.
what we think.
RCIA: Adults seeking baptism and/or entry into the
Catholic Church are invited to participate in the RCIA (Rite The Gospel calls us to stretch ourselves and try new
of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program. Please call Fr.
things, not to remain stuck and stagnant in familiar
Jacek Junak, CR for more information.
ways. We are asked to live life more deliberately, rad-
CEMETERY: Please call Annie in the parish office at ically, and intentionally. We are asked to leave the
(815) 385-1477, EXT. 203 to purchase cemetery plots and
familiar behind and learn to live with changing, and
niches in columbarium.
often limiting, human structures. We cannot get too
MARRIAGES: Please call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR at caught up in the physical, ideological, or structural
(815) 385-1477, EXT. 202 for appointment, requirements, systems we are used to. The Holy Spirit always leads
and a desired wedding date of at least 6 months in advance. and guides us. If we trust this, we will find ourselves
PRAYER LIST: Please call Anna Rose in the parish office at doing things we never thought we could do. Always
(815) 385-1477, EXT. 223 to be placed on the bulletin seek the path to joy and love. They keep us from fall-
prayer list. ing victim to our fears and from seeking the nostalgic
REGISTRATION: Please call Annie in the parish office crutches we think we need to achieve a sense of well
(815) 385-1477, EXT. 203 to register as a parishioner. -being and happiness.
June 21, 2020 † Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3
Prayer Requests Mass Intentions
Jakey Baldassano Tina Fosnacht Charles Nielson
Very Rev. Steven Shirley Freeland Bruce Novak “One thing only I ask you, that you remember
Bartczyszyn, C.R. Harold Gabel Annette Orlos me at the altar of the Lord.” - St. Monica
Ted Bierchen Terrance Galvin Charlotte Paoletti
Jim Blaney Debbie Glen Constanza Paredes
Saturday, June 20, The Immaculate Heart of
John & Kathy Braun Carol Golemba Maury Pera
Valerie Brunkhorst Patti Hoeh Cathrine Philbin the Blessed Virgin Mary
Harriet Buerer Michael Jonas Theresa Pigoni 4:00 PM S.I. Members and Families of
Kyle Buscemi Greg Jurczynski Tina Quintero Knights of Columbus Council 9167
Noelle Hoeh-Butski Jerome Kehl Sr. Rosemary Reier (James Eldridge, Grand Knight)
Carmelita Caifano Judy King Wayne Rendak
Jeanne Caifano Don & Barb Klapperich Valerie Robbins Sunday, June 21, Father’s Day
Leonard Caifano Richard Laskowski Nancy Roberts 7:00 AM Parishioners, Friends, &
Serenity Carf Dean & Sandra Lenard Roz Ruiz Benefactors of St. John the
Sabrina Cavanaugh Darren Leonardi Mary Schoiber Baptist (Fr. Jacek, CR)
Shirley Cermak Ron Marulewski, Jr. Marie Scopa 9:00 AM † Deceased Members of the
Mary Chambers Barbara & Nick Dolores Sklodowski Malnaric Family
Georgianne Mastillo Marge Stabla 11:00 AM † Harry Smith
Chromczak Teegan Mazuer Carmen Tosto (Wayne & Patsy Hiller)
Mike & Jeremiah McCauley John Wolf
Sharon Coyle Bob McPartlin Kathleen Wurth Monday, June 22, St. Paulinus of Nola; St. John
Dennis Decman Sr. Carol Mecko Alice Zabawski Fisher and Thomas More, Martyrs
John DeLay Marge Moeller Diane Zyskowski 8:00 AM S.I. Kiernan Mulvaney, Birthday
Michele Dubois Jeanne Monaco (Grandpa & Grandma)
Paulette Elsey John Morris Our Beloved
John Ferraro Irene Murphy Deceased:
Gerald Connery, Sr. Tuesday, June 23
8:00 AM † Michael Handago, Anniversary
(Family)
We will keep names on the list for eight weeks, and then remove.
If you would like the name of your loved one to be on the list for Wednesday, June 24, The Nativity of St. John
longer than eight weeks, please call to renew. the Baptist
Thank you for your understanding. 8:00 AM † John Lenzen, Birthday
(Family)
Weekly Readings - Year A
Thursday, June 25
Sunday: Jer 20:10-13/Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35 [14c]/ 8:00 AM † Marilyn Freund
Rom 5:12-15/Mt 10:26-33 (Ray & Felicia Kuna)
Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12-13
[7b]/Mt 7:1-5
Friday, June 26
Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48:2-3ab,
3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14
9:00 AM S.I. Michael Flores, Birthday
Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 (Maria Mercado)
[6b]/1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17. Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps
139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/Lk Saturday, June 27, St. Cyril of Alexandria
1:57-66, 80 4:00 PM † Borucki Family
Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/Mt 7:21- (Barbara Kipkowski)
29
Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12/Ps 137:1-2, 3, 4-5, 6 [6ab]/Mt
8:1-4
Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74:1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-
21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17
Next Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19
[2a]/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42
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St. John’s Catholic school registration for 2020 /2021 School year is open!
Preschool: 2020-2021 SCHOOL
Half day or REGISTRATION
OPEN NOW!
full day
classes † Before and after
available care available 5
with 2, 3 or 5 days a week
day options! † Special
Education
Services
Full Day
Kindergarten † Chess Club,
Journalism Club,
thru LEGO League,
8th Grade! Young Rembrandts
Art Club, Band,
Piano, and
Athletics!
Please complete this form and drop it off at the parish office mailbox, in the collection basket,
or in the black mailbox at front doors of school building.
The school office will contact you upon receipt of this information.
For additional information please contact the school office at 815-385-3959 or email:
schooloffice@stjohnschool.com should you have any questions with regard to our school.
INFORMATION FORM 2021-2021 SCHOOL YEAR
FAMILY NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Child Age Grade
_________________________________________________________________ ________ _____________
_________________________________________________________________ ________ _____________
_________________________________________________________________ ________ _____________
_________________________________________________________________ ________ _____________
Home Address: _____________________________________________ City: ______________________ Zip Code: ___________________
E-Mail Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mother’ Name: __________________________________________ Father’s Name: _____________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The best way to contact me is at: ____________________________________________________________________________________
For more information about our school, please visit our website: www.stjohnschool.com
June 21, 2020 † Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5
Blessing of Fathers
God and Father of all creation,
we come before you today with humble hearts.
You are our model of a loving father.
When we fail and fall short of your expectations,
you are always there at the end of the day with open
arms, ready to heal the cuts and scrapes of the day
and to encourage us to try again and not to give up.
We hold up these men in our midst who act in the world
as fathers to their children or models of fathers for others.
Bless them in their moments of doubt and frustration
with their children.
Give them warm and open hearts to forgive failures.
Provide them with the words needed for encouragement
and perseverance.
We ask all this in the
name of Jesus.
Amen.
Will You Say Yes?
You find yourself in the difficult situation of being We might not usually think of all this in terms of
accused of blasphemy and confronting possible good stewardship living. However, our faith is also
execution. Your crime is believing in Jesus Christ. a gift we have received from God to cultivate,
The question is then asked of you, “Are you a grow, and share with others. The more interesting
Christian, a follower of the one named Jesus question than the one posed above is, “Would an
Christ?” Your answer may very well dictate what accuser even think of asking you such a ques-
happens to you next. What is your answer? tion?” Would you have cultivated, grown, and
shared your faith enough that anyone would even
It is probably easier to answer this question when consider you worthy of asking the question? They
the scenario is make-believe. All of us want to be- might assume you don’t know Jesus Christ at all. I
lieve that we would say yes to the question of be- don’t like conflict and do not seek out conflict, but
lief in Jesus, but strange things happen when hu- I would rather someone ask the first question
mans panic in the face of extreme stress. As we posed than assume there is no reason to confront
reflect on what we would say, there are those all me in the first place.
over the world who are being asked that very
same question. It is a question that was asked of —Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS
many in the first centuries of the Church. Those
who respond “yes” are considered martyrs and
saints.
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St. John the Baptist
Question:
What do we know about St. John the Baptist?
Answer:
We know quite a lot about John the Baptist from the Gospels
and other historical sources. John was the son of Zechariah and
Elizabeth through a graced post-menopausal conception (Luke
1). John would have been raised with an intimate knowledge of
Jewish doctrine and religious practice, due to his father being a
Levite priest. Elizabeth is a “kinswoman” of Mary. While not in
the same nuclear family, the two were close enough that Mary
would journey to spend several months with Elizabeth during
her pregnancy. We don’t know how close John and Jesus were
as children, but they certainly knew of one another as cousins.
Luke 3 tells us he began his ministry in “the fifteenth year of the
reign of Tiberias Caesar,” roughly 29 A.D. He lived as a hermit
with clear ascetic practices, such as rough clothing and a simple
vegetarian diet. Despite his remoteness, John’s ministry was
prophetic. People came from across the region to be baptized
in water as a sign of re-
pentance. John, however,
continually pointed beyond
himself to the one who
was to come: Jesus Christ.
John the Baptist’s call to
repentance extended to
the rules of his day. John
critiqued the local rulers,
Herod Antipas and his wife
Herodias. Previously, Hero-
dias had been married to
Antipas’ brother, Herod
Philip, but had betrayed
him, left him, and married
his more powerful brother.
The Sanctuary Lamp John was arrested for the
slight and was eventually
is burning executed (Mark 6). This
June 14—June 27 martyrdom prophetically
anticipates the trials that
For the Special awaited Christ and his fol-
Intentions of the lowers. In life and death,
John the Baptist served as
Parishioners and the herald of the Messiah.
Friends of St. John’s
June 21, 2020 † Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7
The Pro—Life Action League invites you to join
the upcoming “Face the Truth” Tour, an annual
pro-life public education initiative that reaches
tens of thousands of people with the reality of
abortion.
From July 10-18, pro-life volunteers will hold
signs at major intersections across Chicagoland,
depicting the beauty of life in the womb as well
as the horrible injustice done to the unborn vic-
tims of abortion.
The Face the Truth Tour changes hearts and
minds, guides post-abortive women and men to
healing and peace and saves babies from abor-
tion.
For more information on this powerful pro-life
campaign, including the complete Tour schedule,
visit...
ProLifeAction.org
As we all continue to navigate through social distancing and a focus on staying healthy,
the impacts reverberate throughout our own lives, our local community and our country.
Many of us have been unable to work due to temporary business closures and/or our
children being home from school. As we support our loved ones and friends through
phone calls, social media contact and our prayers, you may wonder how you can also
support others in our community. St. Vincent de Paul greatly appreciates your donations
through GiveCentral; all donations go directly toward helping those in our community
who are struggling with utility, housing, medical bills as well as with food shortag-
es. "Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor."
Proverbs 22:9
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Ministry News & Events
Please visit our parish website home page for information on the reopening of
St. John’s for public mass as well as information on how to sign up for Mass times.
stjohnsjohnsburg.org
Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend
Don’t take a summer vacation from your marriage, bring
A private, independent high school in the it into your marriage. Time with your spouse on a World-
wide Marriage Encounter weekend is an investment that
Catholic tradition offering an integrated, will pay dividends. It is a weekend for married couples to
college preparatory classical curriculum get away from job, computers, children, chores and
centered on Catholic teaching. As part of the phones – and focus on each other and God’s plan for your
marriage. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming
Chesterton Schools Network, Chesterton
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Academy of the Immaculate Heart has been Weekends :
the joint venture of a number of area families
for many years. Opening in the Fall of 2020 and June 26-28 in Rockford, IL
currently enrolling students, the school will be September 11-13 in Geneva, IL
located at St. Peter in Volo, IL. October 16-18 in Brookfield, WI
For more information, please visit us at Early registration is highly recommended. For
https://chestertoniheart.org/, more information visit our website at:
on Facebook at alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.
www.facebook.com/ChestertonMcHenry/,
Para un fin de semana en español por favor
or email us at
llamen a Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250.
chestertonmchenry@gmail.com.
June 21, 2020 † Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9
Ministry news & events
Until further notice, many church, school, ministry events
and meetings have been cancelled or postponed.
For up-to-date Parish information and announcements,
please visit the St. John the Baptist Church website at
stjohnsjohnsburg.org
or download the free MyParish App on your Smart Phone
and enter 60051 or St. John the Baptist under Find a Parish.
Church Finances
Stewardship OF TREASURE
Online Contributions……….…..………….….$ 1,705.00
Diocesan stewardship 2020
2020 Diocesan Stewardship Goal _ _ $74,260.00
Pledged to Date …..…….………………..…..…$ 11,030.00
Paid to Date .…………...………………..……….$ 7,250.00
Difference between goal and payments $67,010.00
For pledging & payment:
www.rockforddiocese.org/donate
See if your employer participates in a
“Matching Gift Program” to double your gift.
Please remember St. John’s in your will.
Thank you for your generous giving!
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