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A diocesan parish served by the Congregation of the Resurrection

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

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With whom do we converse and listen to the most? Believe it or not, the answer is ourselves. We are con-stantly having conversations with ourselves, and sometimes we even get caught! Our inner conversa-tions reveal the truth about ourselves. We really can-not hide from ourselves, although we often pretend we can. By conversing with ourselves, we find solu-tions to our challenges, problem solve, work through our relationships, formulate opinions, run through dress rehearsals of possible conversations, and wres-tle with and determine our system of priorities and values. What other voices affect the conversations we have with ourselves?

Often, voices from our past continue to haunt us. These voices cause us to mistrust our judgment, har-bor anger, and cling to our fears of rejection, failure, being wrong, and the like. It is in these inner conversa-tions that we face what holds us captive — our limita-tions, weaknesses, sinfulness, and stubborn ego preoccupations. We often go about our lives putting out one fire or another, keeping ourselves preoccu-pied and busy, and trying to stay on top of things. Intentionally or unintentionally, we find ourselves wandering off. We turn around and can no longer see our home. We look down at our feet and realize we have lost our anchor. Feeling scared, out of place, desolate, unsettled, and lonely, we realize that we are lost.

We listened to the wrong voices! In the midst of every-thing competing for our attention, the voice of the One who could truly call us home got muffled. We didn’t hear it. As our inner dialogues continue to play out, the one voice we need to consult — even before our own — is God’s. He is the Good Shepherd who can keep us safely where we need to be. As we graze through the stuff of our lives, we must constantly remember to look up, be attentive, and stay focused. Our habits of prayer are the only thing that can properly root us and keep us grounded. Contemplat-ing God’s presence and developing an inner awareness of love incarnate, we will then find ourselves praying unceasingly as the days and nights and the ebbs and flows of our of lives unfold. Suddenly, the inner conversations we are constantly having are no longer just with ourselves or with voices that can lead us astray but with the Trinity, who desperately wants us to stay home.

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BAPTISMS: Parents must be registered parishioners. Parishioners call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR at (815) 385-1477, EXT. 202 for information, requirements, and scheduling for baptism preparation classes.

RCIA: Adults seeking baptism and/or entry into the Catholic Church are invited to participate in the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program. Please call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR for more information.

CEMETERY: Please call Annie in the parish office at (815) 385-1477, EXT. 203 to purchase cemetery plots and niches in columbarium.

MARRIAGES: Please call Fr. Jacek Junak, CR at (815) 385-1477, EXT. 202 for appointment, requirements, and a desired wedding date of at least 6 months in advance.

PRAYER LIST: Please call Anna Rose in the parish office at (815) 385-1477, EXT. 223 to be placed on the bulletin prayer list.

REGISTRATION: Please call Annie in the parish office (815) 385-1477, EXT. 203 to register as a parishioner.

Monday– Thursday: 8:30am– 4:30pm Friday: 8:30am– Noon

Pastor: Rev. Jacek Junak, CR, EXT. 202 Deacon: Mr. Jerry Giessinger Deacon: Mr. Dave Gillespie

CLERGY

Secretary: Annie Muich EXT. 203 stjohnjohnsburgsecretary@gmail.com Reception: Christine Marulewski EXT. 200 sjtbrecept@gmail.com Business Manager: Kasia Placek EXT. 204 stjohnbusinessmanager@gmail.com Religious Ed. Director: Stephanie Eldridge EXT. 201 stjohnreyouth@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Anna Rose Zakrzewski EXT. 223 stjohnbulletin2302@gmail.com Music Ministry: Mary Jo Schwontkowski EXT. 200 mjschwontkowski@sbcglobal.net

PARISH STAFF

Principal: Mrs. Brenda Baldassano

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PARISH INFORMATION

Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/1 Pt 2:20b-25/Jn 10:1-10 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:11-18 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [Ps 117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: Acts 12:24—13:5a/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6 and 8 [4]/Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/ Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/ Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 6:1-7/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19 [22]/1 Pt 2:4-9/Jn 14:1-12

Weekly Readings - Year A

May 3rd, 2020 † Fourth Sunday of Easter 3

Prayer Requests Mass Intentions

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

longer than eight weeks, please call to renew. Thank you for your understanding.

“One thing only I ask you, that you remember me at the altar of the Lord.” - St. Monica

Jakey Baldassano Ted Bierchen

Jim Blaney John & Kathy Braun Valerie Brunkhorst

Harriet Buerer Kyle Buscemi

Noelle Hoeh-Butski Carmelita Caifano

Jeanne Caifano Leonard Caifano

Serenity Carf Sabrina Cavanaugh

Shirley Cermak Mary Chambers

Georgianne Chromczak

Mike & Sharon Coyle

Dennis Decman John DeLay

Michele Dubois Paulette Elsey John Ferraro

Tina Fosnacht Shirley Freeland

Harold Gabel Terrance Galvin

Debbie Glen Carol Golemba

Patti Hoeh Michael Jonas

Greg Jurczynski Jerome Kehl

Judy King Don & Barb Klapperich

Darrell Kondritz Scot Kurek

Aaron Lafontaine Richard Laskowski Dean & Sandra Lenard

Darren Leonardi Ron Marulewski, Jr. Barbara & Nick

Mastillo Teegan Mazuer

Jeremiah McCauley Bob McPartlin

Sr. Carol Mecko Marge Moeller Jeanne Monaco

John Morris Irene Murphy

Charles Nielson Bruce Novak

Annette Orlos

Charlotte Paoletti Constanza Paredes

Maury Pera Cathrine Philbin Theresa Pigoni Tina Quintero

Sr. Rosemary Reier Wayne Rendak Valerie Robbins Nancy Roberts Sal & Roz Ruiz Mary Schoiber

Marie Scopa Dolores Sklodowski

Marge Stabla Arleene Thiel Carmen Tosto

John Wolf Kathleen Wurth Alice Zabawski

Diane Zyskowski

Our Beloved Deceased:

Doris Andreas Cade Winters

Saturday, May 2nd, St. Athanasius 4:00 PM † Terry Wolf, Anniversary (Wolf Family) Sunday, May 3rd, Fourth Sunday of Easter 7:00 AM † John Lenzen, Anniversary (Family) 9:00 AM † Mildred Holmes, Anniversary (Daughter) 11:00 AM † Josefa & Stanislaw Placek, Anniversary (Placek Family) Monday, May 4th 8:00 AM Parishioners, Friends, & Benefactors of St. John the Baptist (Fr. Jacek, CR) Tuesday, May 5th 8:00 AM † Bro. Mary Kevin Knox, OCSO (John Regner) Wednesday, May 6th 8:00 AM † Edward & Virginia Thoren (Greg & Gloria Thoren) Thursday, May 7th 8:00 AM S.I. Ashley Sierra (Rosemary Kondritz) Friday, May 8th 9:00 AM † Leo & Cathrine Schwontkowski (Mary Jo Schwontkowski) Saturday, May 9th 4:00 PM † Robin & Charles Miller, 40th Anniversary (Family) Sunday, May 10th, Fifth Sunday of Easter 7:00 AM † Jane Mann (Mann Family) 9:00 AM † Grace Piatek (Brad & Shana Fox) 11:00 AM S.I. Living Members of the BVM Sodality (BVM Sodality)

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Readings for Sunday May 3rd, 2020

READING 1 ACTS 2:14A, 36-41

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed: “Let the whole house of Israel know for certain that God has made both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and they asked Peter and the other apostles, “What are we to do, my brothers?” Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is made to you and to your chil-dren and to all those far off, whomever the Lord our God will call.” He testified with many other arguments, and was exhorting them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand persons were added that day. RESPONSORIAL PSALM 23: 1-3A, 3B4, 5, 6

R. (1) The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. or: R. Alleluia. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. In verdant pastures he gives me repose; beside restful waters he leads me; he refreshes my soul. R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. or: R. Alleluia. He guides me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk in the dark valley I fear no evil; for you are at my side. With your rod and your staff that give me courage. R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. or:

R. Alleluia. You spread the table before me in the sight of my foes; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. or: R. Alleluia. Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for years to come. R. The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. or: R. Alleluia. READING 2 1 PT 2:20B-25

Beloved: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace before God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his footsteps. He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.

When he was insulted, he returned no insult; when he suffered, he did not threaten; instead, he handed himself over to the one who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteous-ness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you had gone astray like sheep, but you have now returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. ALLELUIA JN 10:14

R. Alleluia, alleluia. I am the good shepherd, says the Lord; I know my sheep, and mine know me. R. Alleluia, alleluia.

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RECOGNIZING THE VOICE OF JESUS

When my wireless provider introduced HD Voice, the voice I heard on my phone was unbelievably clear, and it felt at times like both the caller and I were in the same room. The best aspect of this feature is that it didn’t cost the customer any addi-tional fees, and it didn’t require any chang-es to the phone. I could say it was free, but I suspect I was already paying for it in my monthly bill anyway. At least it felt free. The clearer the voice calling you, the easier it is to recognize who it is on the other end of the line. In John’s Gospel, Jesus speaks of the gatekeeper who opens the gate and calls for his sheep. They respond because they know his voice. Others try to lure the

sheep when the gatekeeper is not there, but the sheep find their voices unclear or unfamiliar. Jesus is our gatekeeper. But unlike receiv-ing something for free from a wireless company, to be able to hear his voice we need to pay attention and practice listen-ing. By developing a stewardship way of life that is mindful and prayerful, we become attuned to his voice and are able to discern when the call is from our Lord and when it is from an imposter. It is great to talk about all the things we can do and all the gifts we can share, but if we are not listening for his call to hear where our offerings are need-ed, we can end up like a lost sheep search-ing for the gatekeeper. —Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

GOSPEL JN 10:1-10

Jesus said: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever does not enter a sheepfold through the gate but climbs over elsewhere is a thief and a robber. But whoever enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as the shepherd calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has driven out all his own, he walks ahead of them, and the sheep follow him, because they recognize his voice. But they will not follow a stranger; they will run away from him, because they do not recognize the voice of strangers.” Although Jesus used this figure of speech, the Pharisees did not realize what he was trying to tell them.

So Jesus said again, “Amen, amen, I say to you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.”

The Sanctuary Lamp is burning

May 3rd—May 16th

In Loving Memory of

John Lenzen

May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ True Presence in the Sanctuary welcome him

into eternal peace.

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Ministry News & Events

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Due to the need for social distancing, 1st Way is unable to sell carnations

in person for Mother’s Day this year. Honor your mother with a virtual bouquet!

Donations for a virtual bouquet can be sent to 1st Way at 3714 Fairview Avenue, Johnsburg, IL 60051.

When you send your donation to 1st Way,

please include your mother’s name and email address.

We will send your mother a “Happy Mother’s Day” message during the month of May, reminding her that she is loved and has been honored through a gift to 1st Way. If your mother is deceased, please indicate that, and we will commemorate her

memory by including her name in our summer newsletter.

Your mother gave you this beautiful gift of life. At 1st Way Life Center and Focus Women’s Center, we strive to help unborn babies have the same opportunity.

Thank you in advance for considering the purchase of a “virtual bouquet”

to honor your mother and support this worthy cause.

Mass Intentions, Sanctuary Candles, or Chapel of Eternal Light Candles

are available for purchase for 2020 & 2021.

Church Finances

Ministry news & events

Until further notice, all 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

https://stjohnsjohnsburg.org

or download the free MyParish App on your Smart Phone and enter 60051 or St. John the Baptist under Find a Parish.

Give…

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 busi-ness 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 pray-ers, 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 shortages.

"Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor." Proverbs 22:9

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Diocesan stewardship 2019

2019 Diocesan Stewardship Goal _ _ $82,921.00 Pledged to Date …..…….………………..…..…..$ 76,492.00 Paid to Date .…………...………………..………...$ 74,304.11 Difference between goal and payments $10,616.89

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