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School Office: 773.486.1334

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www.stjohnberchmans.org

2517 Logan Boulevard Chicago, IL 60647

Masses: Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.

Friday: 8:30 a.m.Saturday (Vigil): 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:15 a.m., 9:45 a.m.,11:30 a.m. (Spanish), & 6:30 p.m.

Reconciliation (Confession):Saturday: 4:00 p.m.

Weekdays: by Appointment

Days of M

ercy anD forgiveness ~ March 4th & 5th

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Our Mission:Rooted in Christ, touched by His love and mercy, the Saint John Berchmans community finds unity in its diversity, proclaims by Word, Sacrament, and service, that the Kingdom of God is at hand, and declares that all are welcome in this place.

Dear Friends,

“Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.” As I was asking the Holy Spirit for help as I began writing this bulletin article, this was the phrase that immediately came into my head – more commonly known as “The Jesus Prayer.” This prayer was commonly said by monks, all day long, and is said to have originated in the 6th century with Diadochos, who taught that repetition of prayer leads to inner stillness. Often this prayer goes through my head many times throughout the day, as well as a prayer commonly recognized on Divine Mercy Sunday – “Jesus, I trust in you.” I don’t think this is a coincidence, as I feel that God has imprinted these words into my heart as a reminder that I am in need of His mercy, and that I can, and should, place my

faith and trust in Him to strengthen my friendship with Him at all times.

It is so important, especially during the season of Lent and during this Year of Mercy in the Church year, to be aware of our need for God’s mercy. We all need it—even the most holy and virtuous souls are at some point in needs of God’s mercy. During Lent I like to think of how I’ve been living my life up to this point-what types of choices have I made? How do I treat and talk about others? Are there any relationships in my life that I could work harder at or that need mending? Am I holding on to any anger or bad feelings that I could be letting go of? If so, Lent is a great time to work on those things. Through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, with God’s help, we can become stronger and better able to do the things that God asks us to do. Over time it can become very easy for us to become complacent in how generous we are with our time, talent, and treasure, or to become just too busy for the important things in life like time with family and loved ones. Now is the perfect time to let go of any grudges, anger, or bad feelings, to think about how we can share our gifts with others, and above all to determine the ways in which we can serve God the way we were meant to – in all facets of our lives.

This week’s psalm is a great reminder to us of how gracious and merciful God is, and of his unwavering readiness to forgive us and come closer to us as long as our hearts are open to it.

He pardons all your iniquities, heals all your ills, He redeems your life from destruction, crowns you with kindness and compassion. The Lord is kind and merciful.

To me, these words are so incredibly comforting. God gives us a wonderful gift during Lent. He gives us the chance to closely examine our lives, ask for mercy, come closer to Him, and to ultimately become happier people. I encourage you all, as I plan to do, to give yourselves the chance this Lenten season to take a deep breath, slow down, and ask God for help in any parts of your life you feel need some strengthening. As you go through this season of Lent—try to do something nice for another person, ask for forgiveness where it is appropriate, and put your faith and trust in God. Above all, have hope and faith that at the end of these 40 days, you will feel refreshed, renewed, and closer to God than ever before. That is my hope as I continue this Lenten journey, and it is my prayer for all of you as well. God bless you all, and may this be your best Lent ever! “Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.” “Jesus, I trust in you.”

In His Spirit,Amanda Sullivan, Director of Admissions

The Lord is Kind and Merciful

Director of Admissions

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Parish AnnouncementsParish Announcements

STATIONS OF THE CROSS/SOUP WITH SUBSTANCE

Our Lenten program continues! Please join us at 7pm this Friday for Bilingual Stations of the Cross followed by Soup with Substance. Join us for an opportunity to come together for a night of prayer and fellowship and enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread with our community.

Our substance on March 4th will be provided by Luke Sullivan and Arise Chicago, speaking on Worker’s Rights. This presentation will be bilingual. All are Welcome!

LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT - TOILETRY DRIVE

As a Lenten Service Project, the community of Saint John Berchmans will collect toiletries for distribution to shelters in Chicago. Please remember to bring your small and sample sized toiletries to all Masses the weekend of March 12/13. Also, join us at the Soup with Substance on Friday, March 18th to sort them with other members of this community.

A YEAR OF MERCYTEACH THOSE WHO LACK KNOWLEDGE

No matter what our intellectual gifts are—great or perhaps not so great—we are all learners. We are all disciples, and the word itself means “learners.” In mercy and with generosity, we help others learn when we teach and advise them. “Whoever does [these commandments] and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:19)

The Right to Work By Jennifer Cortez

Peace & Justice, Paz y Justicia Commission Staff Liaison

Working people in America have certain basic legal rights to safe, healthy and fair conditions at work. But many employers violate these fundamental rights because they value their profits more than their workers.

Arise Chicago partners with immigrants and leaders from the religious, government, legal, labor, and academic communities to end workplace abuse. As part of their work, Arise Chicago works with religious congregations from across the area to protect workers from wage theft, discrimination, denied benefits and retaliation.

These congregations — including ours — can support the work of Arise Chicago in a variety of ways, including: meeting and praying with workers; accompanying us on delegations to employers; hosting trainings or events for workers; inviting Arise and workers to speak; making financial contributions to Arise; advocating for workers within their denomination; highlighting worker issues in sermons on an ongoing basis; walking a picket line; and other actions.

Solidarity Action: Join us at Soup with Substance - Friday, March 4th - as Luke Sullivan and Arise Chicago speak on worker’s rights and how we can help.

Please join the SJB Parish Life committee on

Saturday, March 19th ~ after the 5pm Massin the church basement for our annual

Saint Joseph’s TablePlease join us to celebrate the foster father of our Lord. Tickets are available at the door. This is an event for all from the young to the not-so-young, so bring the family!

PLEASE HELPEvery 30 seconds someone counts on Catholic Charities for help. We are now

asking for your help. Please lend your voice to advocate for the State of Illinois to end its budget stalemate and pass a budget that cares for the poor and most vulnerable in our communities. Catholic Charities is currently owed more than $25 million by the State of Illinois – a number that grows by at least $2 million per month. Please take time today to call your state elected officials with this simple message, “I am a voter in your district. I am contacting you on behalf of the poor and vulnerable people who depend on our state’s safety net of human services, especially the more than 1 million people served by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago.” If you do not know who your state representative and senator are, please call the State Board of Elections at (217) 782-4141 or visit www.elections.il.gov and click on “New District/ Official Search.” You can find more information and a template advocacy letter at www.CatholicCharities.net on the homepage.

Next week we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. This collection supports Catholic

organizations that provide affordable shelter and train seminarians in a region that still struggles from the effects of Soviet rule. By provid-

ing pastoral care, catechesis, and funding for building renovations, your donations help to restore the Church and build the future in the

region. Please give generously to the collection next week.

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Nuestra Misión:“Arraigada en Cristo y tocada por Su amor y misericordia, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans encuentra unidad en su diversidad, proclama por medio de la palabra, Sacramento y servicio, que el Reino de Dios esta cerca y declara que todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.”

Queridos Amigos,

“Señor Jesucristo, ten piedad de mí, un pecador.” Mientras que yo le pedía al Espíritu Santo que me ayudara a empezar a escribir este artículo del boletín, esta fue la frase que de inmediato me vino a la mente, comúnmente conocida como “La Oración de Jesús .” Esta oración se decía normalmente por los monjes, durante todo el día, y se dice que se originó en el siglo VI con Diadochos, quien enseñaba la repetición de la oración que conduce a la paz interior. A menudo esta oración pasa por mi mente muchas veces durante el día, así como una oración comúnmente reconocida en el Domingo de la Divina Misericordia – “Jesús, yo confío en ti.” No creo que esto sea una coincidencia, ya que siento que Dios tiene grabadas estas palabras en mi corazón como un recordatorio de que tengo la necesidad de su misericordia, y que puedo, y debo, poner mi fe y confianza en él para fortalecer mi amistad con él en todo momento.

Es tan importante, especialmente durante la temporada de Cuaresma y durante este Año de la Misericordia en el Año de la Iglesia, a ser conscientes de nuestra necesidad de la misericordia de Dios. Todos la necesitamos, incluso las almas más santas y virtuosas en algún momento tienen las necesidades de la misericordia de Dios. Durante la Cuaresma me gusta pensar en la forma en que vivo mi vida hasta este punto, ¿Qué clase de opciones he tomado? ¿Cómo trato y hablo a los demás? ¿Hay algunas relaciones en mi vida en las cuales yo pudiera trabajar arduamente o quizás necesito repararlas? ¿Guardo resentimientos de rencor o sentimientos negativos, de los cuales podría deshacerme? Si es así, la Cuaresma es un buen momento para trabajar en esas cosas. A través de la oración, el ayuno y la limosna, con la ayuda de Dios, podemos ser más fuertes y capaces de hacer las cosas que Dios nos pide que hagamos. Con el tiempo puede llegar a ser muy fácil para nosotros ser complacientes en cómo somos generosamente con nuestro tiempo, talento y tesoro, o para estar más ocupados con las cosas importantes de la vida como el tiempo con la familia y los seres queridos. Ahora es el momento perfecto para deshacernos de cualquier rencor, ira o malos sentimientos, pensar en cómo podemos compartir nuestros dones con los demás, y sobre todo para determinar las formas en que podemos servir a Dios de la manera que estamos destinados a hacerlo – en todas las facetas de nuestras vidas.

El salmo de esta semana es un gran recordatorio para nosotros de cómo el Señor es compasivo y misericordioso, y de su inquebrantable disposición a perdonarnos y acercarse a nosotros, siempre y cuando nuestros corazones estén abiertos.

Él perdona todas tus culpas y cura todas tus enfermedades, él rescata tu vida de la fosa, te colma de gracia y de ternura. El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso.

Para mí, estas palabras son increíblemente reconfortantes. Dios nos da un regalo maravilloso durante la Cuaresma. Él nos da la oportunidad de examinar detalladamente nuestras vidas, pedir misericordia, acercarnos a él, y en última instancia, convertirnos en personas más felices. Animó a todos ustedes, como planeo hacerlo yo, a darse la oportunidad esta temporada de Cuaresma de respirar profundamente, tranquilizarse, y pedir ayuda a Dios en cualquier parte de sus vidas que ustedes sienten que necesitan un poco de fortalecimiento. A medida que transcurre esta temporada de Cuaresma - intentar hacer algo bueno por otra persona, pedir perdón cuando sea apropiado, y poner su fe y confianza en Dios. Sobre todo, tener esperanza y fe en que al final de estos 40 días, se sentirán refrescados, renovados y más cerca de Dios que antes. Esa es mi esperanza a medida que continúo esta jornada de Cuaresma, y también es mi oración para todos ustedes. ¡Dios los bendiga, y que esta sea su mejor Cuaresma! “Señor Jesucristo, ten piedad de mí, un pecador.” “Jesús, yo confío en ti.”

En Su Espíritu,

Amanda Sullivan, Directora de Admisiones

El Señor es Compasivo y MisericordiosoDirectora de Admisiones

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VIACRUCIS/SOPA CON SUBSTANCIA

¡Nuestro programa de Cuaresma continúa! Por favor, únase a nosotros este viernes a las 7 pm para el Viacrucis, seguido de Sopa con Sustancia. Únase a nosotros para una oportunidad de compañerismo en una noche de oración y comunión y disfrutar de una comida sencilla de sopa y pan con nuestra comunidad.Nuestra sustancia el 4 de marzo se proporcionará por Luke Sullivan y Arise Chicago hablando a Los Derechos de los Trabajadoros. Esta presentación será bilingüe. ¡Todos son Bienvenidos!

PROYECTO DE SERVICIO DE CUARESMA

Como un Proyecto de Servicio Cuaresmal, la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans recogerá artículos higiénicos para distribuirlos a lugares de refugio en Chicago. Por favor, recuerde traer sus artículos de higiene personal de tamaño pequeño y de muestra a todas las Misas del fin de semana el 12/13 de marzo. También, unase a nosotros en la Sopa con Substancia el viernes, 18 al de marzo para organizarlos para su distribución junto con otros miembros de esta comunidad.

Anuncios Parroquiales

UN AÑO DE MISERICORDIAENSEÑAR

AL QUE NO SABESin importar cuáles sean nuestros dones intelectuales —excelentes o no— todos somos aprendices. Todos somos discípulos; la palabra misma significa “aprendices”. Desde la misericordia y con generosidad, ayudamos a las demás personas a aprender cuando los enseñamos y aconsejamos. Quien lo cumpla [este mandamiento] y lo enseñe será considerado grande en el reino de los cielos (Mateo 5:19).

El Derecho al TrabajoPor Jennifer Cortez

Oficial de Enlace de la Comisión Peace & Justice/Paz y Justicia

Los trabajadores en los Estados Unidos tienen ciertos derechos legales básicos a condiciones seguras, sanas y justas en el trabajo. Sin embargo, muchos empleadores violan estos derechos fundamentales porque valoran sus beneficios más que a sus trabajadores.

Arise Chicago se asocia con los inmigrantes y líderes religiosos, políticos, legales, laborales, y las comunidades académicas para acabar con el abuso en el lugar de empleo. Como parte de su trabajo, Arise Chicago trabaja con congregaciones religiosas de toda el área para proteger a los trabajadores contra el robo de salarios, beneficios, discriminación, y represalias.

Estas congregaciones – incluyendo la nuestra – pueden apoyar el trabajo de Arise Chicago en diferentes maneras, incluyendo: reuniones y orar con los trabajadores; acompañándonos a las delegaciones de los empleadores; patrocinando entrenamientos o eventos para los trabajadores; invitando a Arise y a los trabajadores para hablar; haciendo contribuciones financieras a Arise; defendiendo a los trabajadores dentro de su denominación; destacando las cuestiones de los trabajadores en sermones de manera continua; caminando en una línea de huelga; y otras acciones.

Acción de Solidaridad: Unase a nosotros en Sopa con Substancia - el viernes, 4 de marzo - como Luke Sullivan y Arise Chicago hablaran sobre los derechos de los trabajadores y de cómo podemos ayudar.

Por favor únase al Comité de Vida Parroquial de SJB

Sábado, 19 de marzo ~ después de Misa de 5pmen el salón parroquial para nuestra

Mesa de San JoséPor favor, únase a nosotros para celebrar el padre adoptivo de nuestro Señor. Los boletos están disponibles en la puerta. ¡Este es un evento para las personas de todas edades, así que traiga a la familia!

POR FAVOR AYUDACada 30 segundos alguien acude a Caridades Católicas por ayuda. Ahora estamos pidiendo por su ayuda. Por favor, preste su voz para

abogar por nosotros al Estado de Illinois para que ponga fin a la paralización del presupuesto y que apruebe un presupuesto que se preocupe por las personas en necesidad y los más vulnerables en nuestras comunidades. Actualmente a Caridades Católicas se les debe $25 millones por parte del Estado de Illinois – una cantidad que sigue aumentando por lo menos $2 millones al mes. Por favor, tome tiempo hoy y llame a sus funcionarios electos del estado con este simple mensaje, “Yo soy un votante en su distrito y lo estoy contactando en nombre de las personas en necesidad y vulnerables que dependen en la red de seguridad social de servicios humanos de nuestro Estado, en especial las más de un millón de personas atendidas por Caridades Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Chicago.” Si no sabe quién es su representante estatal y senador, por favor llame a la Junta Estatal de Elecciones al (217) 782-4141 o visite www.election.il.gov y haga clic en “District/Official Search” y escriba su dirección. Puede encontrar más información y un ejemplo de una carta de abogacía en www.caridadescatolicas.net.

La próxima semana realizaremos la Colecta para la Iglesia en Europa Central y Oriental. Esta colecta le da apoyo financiero a

organizaciones católicas que proveen viviendas asequibles y que capacitan a seminaristas en una región que aun lucha contra los efectos del régimen soviético. Al proporcionar cuidado pastoral, catequesis y financiamiento para la renovación de edificios, sus donativos ayudar a restaurar la Iglesia y construir el futuro en esa región. Por favor contribuyan generosamente

a la colecta de la próxima semana.

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School News

Admissions are Open!Online applications for the 2016-17 school year are open to the public! There are still openings available, but our lower grades (PK-3rd) are filling up quickly. Families who are considering St. John Berchmans School for the 2016-17 school year are encouraged to complete the application as soon as possible.

To learn more, we invite you to visit the Prospective Parent page on our website. On this page, you can learn a little bit more about our vibrant and growing school community. Here you can peek into our virtual windows and see just a small sampling of what makes St. John Berchmans School a great place to be!

But we hope your journey with us doesn’t end here. We invite you to reach out to us and stop in for a visit, so that you can see in real time and space, the rigorous, innovative and collaborative ways our students, their teachers and our administration work together to live out our mission to LEARN, GROW, SHARE & BELIEVE, together! A school tour and a personalized admissions consultation can be scheduled at any time during school hours. Contact our Assistant Principal, Amanda Sullivan to schedule your private visit today!

Why St. John Berchmans?At the core of our school mission and vision is the strong desire to nurture, engage and empower students to reach their full potential in all facets of their lives — academically, spiritually, socially and physically.

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SJB Legacy Campaign: Restore, Renew, Rejoice!

La Campaña Legado de SJB:Restaurar, Renovar, Gozar!

ONLINE GIVING TO SJBSave the hassle of envelopes, checks, and Sunday memory lapses by giving to Saint John Berchmans online! Log on to GiveCentral to set up an account, and your weekly offering will be deducted directly from your checking or savings account.

DONACIONES EN EL INTERNET A SJBAhorre la molestia de los sobres, cheques y lapsos de memoria haciendo su donación semanal a San Juan Berchmans por medio del internet. Inicie sesión en GiveCentral para crear su cuenta y ofrenda semanal. Se deducirá directamente de su cuenta corriente o cuenta de ahorros.

www.givecentral.org

February 21, 2016 Mass Collection Online giving (updated 12/2015)

Total Sunday Collection

Our weekly goalSurplus/(Shortfall) from weekly goal

2015-16 Fiscal Year to Date (From 7/1/15)Our goal to dateCollected year to dateSurplus/(Shortfall) year to date

Children’s Envelopes

Thank you ~ Gracias

3,371.612,906.53

6,278.14

7,947.00(1,668.86)

258,269.23225,444.74(32,824.39)

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Stewardship Report

Queridos Amigos,

Con alabanzas y gracias a Dios Todopoderoso, y gran agradecimiento a usted, comparto una buena noticia.

¡NOVECIENTOS DIEZ MIL DÓLARES!

La gente pensaba que la meta del último año era una elevada suma, intrépida, poco probable, incluso imposible. Pero en un año, gracias a la generosidad de tantas personas – incluyendo los niños que vaciaron sus alcancías - la comunidad de San Juan Berchmans y nuestros generosos benefactores se unieron. Creímos. ¡Y - LO LOGRAMOS!

Como resultado estamos libres de la deuda de capital.

Nuestra Campaña de Legado de cinco años ha llegado a su fin. Hemos recaudado $4,688,692 incluyendo las donaciones corporativas y arquidiocesanas. Hemos restaurado y renovado. ¡Ahora es el momento para regocijarnos!

Por favor marque su calendario para una Misa de Acción de Gracias y recepción de Jubileo, el 23 de abril a las 5pm. ¡Prometo no tener una segunda colecta!

Con profundo agradecimiento,Padre Wayne F. Watts

Days of Mercy and Forgiveness Join Catholics around the world as we celebrate the Days of Mercy and Forgiveness next weekend.

• On Friday, March 4th, two confessors will be available for individual confessions during the Stations of the Cross. This service begins at 7pm

• On Saturday, March 5th, a reconciliation service - with an opportunity for individual confessions - will be held at 9:30am.

Please join us for these opportunities for Mercy during this Jubilee Year of Mercy! Both services will allow for bilingual (English/Spanish) confessions.

Other nearby opportunities on March 4th

Resurrection Parish6pm-11pm Adoration and Confession (meditative music throughout the evening); Bishop Rojas will be hearing confessions

St. Sylvester St. Wenceslaus6:00-8:00pm Confessions 6:30p.m. Stations of the Cross - Polish; 7:00pm Way of Cross 7:00 Exposition in Spanish; 8:00pm Healing Mass 8:00pm Stations of Cross - Youth Group

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Please Pray

FOR THE SICK AND INFIRM OF OUR COMMUNITY

For the health of

SJB STAFF CONTACTS PASTOR: Fr. Wayne F. Watts, wwatts@stjohnberchmans.org

RESIDENT: Fr. Paul Reicher, apr37@aol.com

PASTOR EMERITUS: Fr. William Gubbins

DEACONS: Jorge Cabrera (773) 625.2581, marisolamato@sbcglobal.net Guillermo (Willie) Mendizabal, (773) 276.5502, willie.mendizabal@gmail.com

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: Joseph P. D’Arco, jdarco@stjohnberchmans.org

DIRECTOR OF STEWARDSHIP AND LITURGY: Jennifer Cortez, jcortez@stjohnberchmans.org

DIRECTOR OF FAITH FORMATION AND EDUCATION: Shelagh Donoghue, sdonoghue@stjohnberchmans.org

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Jean Tuohy, jtuohy@stjohnberchmans.org

PARISH SECRETARY: Guille McMahon, gmcmahon@stjohnberchmans.org

PRINCIPAL: Peggy Roketenetz, proketenetz@stjohnberchmans.org

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Patricia Danielak, pdanielak@stjohnberchmans.org

DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS: Amanda Sullivan, asullivan@stjohnberchmans.org

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS: Rochelle Brophy, rbrophy@stjohnberchmans.org

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Judy Ciukowski, jciukowski@stjohnberchmans.org

Teresa Angulo, Mark Baker, Ivan Bermudez, Katarzyna Bielarz, Jim Browne, Florence Brzezinski, Frank Buttitta, Antonia Calderon, Gary Calmes, Mike Cokins, Adriana Collado, Nan Condit, Jean Condon, Brian DeLeon, Danny Doyle, Anna Duski, Edwin Duvall, Evan Flores, Margaret Gielnewski, Ruth E. Gomez, Maureen Gramling, Dennis Hanson, Colin Hayes, Elvia Hernandez, Lois Hinkens, Bertha Jiminez, Jane Jones, Michael D. Jones, Helen Kadar, Mary Ann Kosiba, Hector Lorenzo, Alice Maestrazi, Olivia Maxon, Ewing Metoyer, Kay Meyer, Humberto Moya, Katie O’Connor, Sr. Margaret Ormond, Norine Ortega, Fred Palmer, Debra Parsons, Genevieve Podraza, Rita Rattin, Fr. Paul Reicher, Orlando Reyes, Jorge Rojas, Maria E. Rosario, Anastacio Salgado, Margarita Sanchez, Glydden Santiago, Celeste Schwilck, Gwen Skeoch, Simon Shilston, M. E. Shober, Joseph Slocki, Will Sullivan, Aurora Tapia, Jorge Tapia, Marina Tinajero, Gladys Torres, Maria Torres, Sylvia Torres and Lucille Wozny

RCIA SpotlightDavid MuñozDavid Muñoz was baptized in the Catholic church as a child, but never completed the sacraments of

Eucharist and Confirmation. Although he lives in the St. John Berchmans neighborhood he only recently began to think about what had been missing in his Catholic education.

“I’ve known about SJB for many years,” he said, “But I drifted from the church until my fiancé brought me back.” The person who has encouraged him and accompanies him to every class is his fiancé, Yari Vazquez. The two plan to be married in August.

“Ever since I joined the RCIA class I have felt a peace in my heart,” David said. “I truly enjoy the class.” He reported that one of his favorite parts of the RCIA process this year has been Fr. Paul’s historical perspective on the topics being covered.

David, an electrician, enjoys riding his motorcycle and spending time with the family. His favorite film is “The Notebook.”

The Scrutinies Today at the 6:30pm Mass we are celebrating the “First Scrutiny” for those in our catechumenal process who are preparing for their initiation at the Easter Vigil. Next Saturday, March 5th at the 5pm Mass, we will celebrate the “Second Scrutiny” and on March 13th at the 8:15am Mass we will celebrate the “Third Scrutiny.”

The Scrutinies are among the most ancient prayers in the Christian Liturgical tradition. Today we understand that our prayers for protection from evil are not limited to those formally engaged in catechumenal process. Just as our entire community is called to journey with the catechumens throughout the Lenten season, we recognize the need we all share for freedom from evil and its effects.

We encourage you to prepare for the celebration of the scrutinies in a personal way by discerning what it is in your own life that needs to be freed from sin’s bondage. Join in spirit with all in our community who turns to Jesus for freedom from sin and protection from all evil.

All are Welcome at St. John Berchmans!If you are new to our church or just visiting, please stop and introduce yourself. We are happy to have you share in today’s celebration of the Eucharist. If you do not have a church home, we invite you to become a part of our parish family.

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THIRD SUNDAY OF LENTSATURDAY, February 27 5:00pm +CLO GREGORI JENNIFER CORTEZ AND +DAVID HARTMAN (BIRTHDAYS) Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher Deacon: Jorge Cabrera Commentator: Art DeLeon Lector: Kathleen Wetstein EMHC: Martha DeLeon, Dan Wetstein Servers: A. Bagazinski, M. Bagazinski

SUNDAY, February 28 8:15am OUR CHICAGO POLICE OFFICERS Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher Commentator: Joyana Dvorak Lector: Anna Wozny-Ramirez EMHC: Jeffrey Bowen, Dave Dvorak, Raghda Fakhoury Altar Servers: R. Rojas, R. Rojas

9:45am +DOROTHY BLOUNT and +MICHAEL REGULA Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Commentator: Nicole Vilches Lectors: Joseph Harrison, Kyle Gordon EMHC: Judy Ciukowski, Jeremy O’Keefe, Noreen Russo Altar Servers: B. Amil, A. Rios, M. Vilches

11:30am LA GENTE DE SAN JUAN BERCHMANS Oficiante: Pd. Kevin Birmingham Diácono: Jorge Cabrera Comentarista/Peticiones: Wanda Reyes Lectores: Manuel Cerrillo, Wilmer Ramirez MESC: Rosa Rodriguez, Rosaura Diaz, Maria y Mario Gudino Monaguillos: I. Ibarra, L. Melvin, D. Rodriguez

[FIRST SCRUTINY] 6:30pm LEONE MAUCH (80TH BIRTHDAY) Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Kathleen Kania Lector: Margaret Hughes EMHC: Kate McCormick, Juan Mendoza, Phillip Ramirez Altar Servers: M. Cerrillo, N. Reginiewicz, Y. Sanchez-Peña

MONDAY, February 29 – Lenten Weekday 7:00am +FRANCES KULINSKI Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher

TUESDAY, March 1 – Lenten Weekday 7:00am ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

WEDNESDAY, March 2 – Lenten Weekday 7:00am +JOHN F. SMITSON Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

THURSDAY, March 3 – Lenten Weekday[Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin] 7:00am +REV. RICHARD DEMPSEY Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENTSATURDAY, March 5 [SECOND SCRUTINY] 5:00pm +REGINA DEKALAITA IN THANKSGIVING TO THE SACRED HEART Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher Commentator: Gary Aistrup Lector: Mark Dombrowski EMHC: Magda Cardona, Cathy Whinna Servers: C. Cardona, C. Cardona, M. Lisnich

SUNDAY, March 6 8:15am +NANCY J., NANCY M. AND MARY A. BRAVATA Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Kurt Lewis Lector: Conan Heelan EMHC: Raghda Fakhoury, Kevin and Monique VanRenterghem Altar Servers: R. Rojas, R. Rojas

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11:30am +REGINO LEON PATINO ESTELA IZAGUIRRE (CUMPLEAÑOS) Oficiante: Pd. Wayne F. Watts Diácono/Homilista: Guillermo Mendizabal Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Gudino Lectores: Esther Uruchima, Ivette Gudino MESC: Gabby Uruchima, Maria Mendizabal, Estela Izaguirre, Wanda Reyes Monaguillos: A. Hernandez, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima

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