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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

Saint JoSeph table ~ Saturday, March 19th

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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,

It’s hard to believe that when you come to church next week, we will be beginning Holy Week. Have you taken any time this season to reflect on God’s mercy? Have you availed yourself to the Sacrament of Reconciliation? Have you shared in the joy of engaging in the spiritual and corporal works of mercy? There still is time.

During the course of the past week, Pope Francis and members of the Roman Curia went on retreat. Historically popes have taken time during the Lenten season to reflect on the love and mercy of God and the mystery of the season. The popes lead by example. Pope Francis and his colleagues spent this week reflecting on some questions that the Scriptures pose. I share them below. Perhaps you can reflect on them as individuals, couples or families. What do the questions stir in your hearts? What meaning can you get from the questions posed?

1. “What are you looking for?” (John 1:38)2. “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” (Mark 4:40)3. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless,

how can it be made salty again?” (Matthew 5:13)4. “But who do you say that I am?” (Luke 9:20)5. “Then, turning to the woman, he told Simon, ‘Do you see this

woman?’” (Luke 7:44)6. “How many loaves do you have?” (Mark 6:38, Matthew 15:34)7. “Straightening up, Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Did

no one condemn you?’” (John 8:10)8. “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” (John

20:15)9. “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” (John 21:16)10. “Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be?’” (Luke 1:34).

Another thing that happened since I last wrote to you was the brutal murder – martyrdom – of four sisters of Charity and twelve other people in a brutal attack by militant extremists in Yemen. A Salesian priest was also kidnapped and his whereabouts are still unknown. This attack has been haunting me and has remained in the forefront of my prayers. On Tuesday,

the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops decried the violence and issued a statement on the “Martyrs of Charity.”

Caring for the aging and dying is an act of love and mercy. Giving totally of oneself to serve the most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters is an act of courageous faith. Thus, it is always a great sorrow when such acts of mercy lead to martyrdom. On March 4, four sisters from the Missionaries of Charity, along with 12 people for whom they cared, were murdered in Yemen. Acknowledging they “gave their blood for the Church,” Pope Francis described these sisters as “martyrs of charity.”

In the words of the Holy Father, they were “victims not only of those who have murdered them, but also of the globalization of indifference.” As the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops convenes this week in Washington, DC, we pause to make our own the words and prayer of Pope Francis. We invite the faithful and all people of good will to join in solidarity with people of faith – all faiths – who see their lives threatened by evil, indifference, hatred, and terrorism.

We renew our call for an increased international response. Addressing the full body of bishops in November, USCCB President Archbishop Joseph Kurtz described the atrocities faced by Christians in the Middle East as “nothing short of genocide.” The United States Department of State is considering an official finding of probable cause that genocide is occurring against Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities. It would be an important step toward a declaration of genocide. That declaration would be a life-saving aid in the defense of those facing the extremists’ violence. The Christian community along with others is working to help gather the necessary evidence to urge State Department action.

Wherever people of good will, of any faith, face death because they reject violence and extremism, we must be their witness. We give particular thanks to God for the “martyrs of charity.” Through their sacrifice, they were transformed into signs of Christ’s victory over sin, violence and death.

I agree wholeheartedly with the bishops and I invite you to join me in praying for peace and mercy this Lent, in our world and in our city – and of course for the eternal rest of those martyred for their faith.

Peace,

Charity

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Parish AnnouncementsParish Announcements

STATIONS OF THE CROSS/SOUP WITH SUBSTANCE

Our Lenten program concludes this week! 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 18th will be our Lenten Service Project. Please join us to sort the collected toiletries with other members of our community. All are Welcome!

CHURCH CLEANING FOR EASTER

Please join us on Saturday, March 19th as we join together in cleaning our spiritual home in preparation for Easter. There is much to do and more hands makes the work easier. Please bring a rag and a bucket if you have one and we will tackle the nave, choir loft, and sanctuary. We will begin at 10:30am. We need you! Join us if only for an hour.

HOLY THURSDAY ADORATION

On Holy Thursday, we will again have the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament following the 7:30pm Mass until midnight. By doing this, we fulfill the command of Our Lord to keep watch with him on the eve of his passion. Please consider committing some time to pray with our community in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament before Good Friday.

A YEAR OF MERCYBEAR PATIENTLY THOSE

WHO DO US ILLWe witness the mercy of God when we are patient with others, especially those who cause us difficulties. In his mercy, God is patient. He waits patiently, just as the father of the prodigal son waited patiently for his own flesh and blood who had wronged him. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other. (Colossians 3:12–13)

Charity – Toiletry DriveBy Noreen May Russo

Peace & Justice, Paz y Justicia Commission Member

The Corporal Works of Mercy in Action: I have witness many acts of Mercy this Lent by our great parish. So many I cannot keep up! I know we will reach our goal of 2,016. Let me tell you just two stories that come to my mind today. Visit the sick. We often forget the sick especially when they are old, I guess because they can be crabby, or too frail to talk, or a too needy. As we are running around from place to place, we do not find the time. Often these people are our elders. They deserve our Mercy, our love. The other day I heard a great story of a young man jumping at the opportunity to visit his elderly sick friend. After the sick woman had fallen and she had to remained in the hospital for several days before departing for her new home. The young man, Jack was notified that his friend was in the hospital. He dropped everything, immediately, to head to the hospital to visit her. He took the time to visit her before her departure. During his encounter, he was able to tell her good bye and show her his love. We sometimes forget that time and busyness should not stop us from visiting the sick, loving, and living the corporal works of Mercy day to day. Love wins when we take the time from our packed schedules to really be present with someone who is sick. Love!

I was on the train and a man got up from his chair for a woman, who looked maybe homeless and a little raggedy, so she could sit down. He was a well-dressed man with a nice brief case and an iPhone hooked up to head phones. The woman thanked him with hand gestures and it appeared as though she could not speak. They began having a conversation without talking aloud. They used their hands. He offered her an apple and she accepted it with great joy! They continued to converse in this special way. Again, I could see the love as I watched. At one point, she took out a piece of paper from her bag and wrote; “Thank you, you made my day. I cannot repay you.” You could physically see the man’s body become overwhelmed almost uncomfortable, feeling unworthy or something. I was grateful to see humanity is still alive and well. He reminded me that it is as easy as giving away your apple to make someone’s day. As simple as getting up for someone else to sit, as simple as a smile. Sometimes it is uncomfortable but when we feed the hungry, we feed the hearts of humanity. As we continue our works of mercy, this Lent let us not forget that above all Jesus calls us to Love. When we live with love, the works of mercy happen naturally. Thank you for all your acts of Mercy, they are inspiring!

Solidarity Action: The parish is gathering toiletries for the poor, a simple way for us all to get involved with the corporal works of Mercy; give alms. Bring some toiletries to the Soup with substance on March 18, 2016.

Holy Week and Easter SchedulePalm Sunday: March 19th & 20th

Saturday: 5pm and Sunday: 8:15am, 9:45am & 6:30pm (English)11:30am (Spanish)

Holy Thursday: March 24thEvening Mass of the Lord’s Supper - 7:30pm (Bilingual)

Good Friday: March 25th3:00pm (Spanish) & 7:30pm (English)

Blessing of Easter Foods: March 26th ~ 12:00pm

Holy Saturday: March 26th Easter Vigil - 7:30pm (Bilingual)

Easter Sunday: March 27thMass of the Resurrection - 8:15am & 9:45am (English)

11:30am (Spanish)

Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart.

Joel 2:12

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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.”

Wayne’s World

Queridos Amigos,

Es difícil creer que cuando ustedes lleguen a la iglesia la próxima semana, estaremos comenzando la Semana Santa. ¿Han dedicado algún tiempo en esta temporada para reflexionar sobre la misericordia de Dios? ¿Han aprovechado el Sacramento de la Reconciliación? ¿Han compartido la alegría de participar en las obras de Misericordia espirituales y corporales? Todavía hay tiempo.

En el transcurso de la semana pasada, el Papa Francisco y los miembros de la Curia Romana fueron a un retiro. Históricamente los papas han tomado el tiempo durante la temporada de Cuaresma para reflexionar sobre el amor y la misericordia de Dios y el misterio de la temporada. Los papas dan el ejemplo. El Papa Francisco y sus colegas pasaron esta semana reflexionando sobre algunas de las preguntas que plantean las Escrituras. Yo las comparto a continuación. Tal vez puedan reflexionar sobre ellas como individuos, parejas o familias. ¿Que impacto tienen estas preguntas en sus corazones? ¿Qué significado se puede obtener de las preguntas planteadas?

1. “¿Qué estás buscando?” (Juan 1:38)2. “¿Por qué tienen tanto miedo? ¿Todavía no tienen fe? “(Marcos 4:40)3. “Ustedes son la sal de la tierra; pero si la sal se vuelve insípida, ¿cómo

recobrará su sabor? “(Mateo 5:13)4. “Ustedes, ¿quién dicen que soy yo?” (Lucas 9:20)5. “Y volviéndose hacia la mujer, le dijo a Simón:” ¿Ves esta mujer?

“(Lucas 07:44)6. “¿Cuántos panes tienen ustedes?” (Marcos 6:38, Mateo 15:34)7. “Enderezándose Jesús, y no viendo a nadie sino a la mujer le dijo:”

Mujer, ¿dónde están los que te acusaban? ¿Ninguno te condenó ? “(Juan 8:10)

8. “Mujer, ¿por qué lloras? ¿A quién buscas? “(Juan 20:15)9. “Simón, hijo de Jonás , ¿me amas?” (Juan 21:16)10. “Entonces María dijo al ángel:” ¿Cómo puede suceder esto? ‘ “(Lucas

1:34).

Otra cosa que sucedió desde la última vez que escribí fue el brutal asesinato - martirio - de cuatro hermanas de la Caridad y otras doce personas en un ataque brutal por parte de militantes extremistas en Yemen. Un sacerdote salesiano también fue secuestrado y se desconoce su paradero. Este ataque me ha horrorizado y ha permanecido primordialmente en mis oraciones. El martes, la

Conferencia Estadounidense de Obispos Católicos censuró la violencia y emitió una declaración sobre los “Mártires de la Caridad”.

El cuidado de los ancianos y moribundos es un acto de amor y misericordia. Dando por completo de sí mismo para servir a los más vulnerables de nuestros hermanos y hermanas es un valeroso acto de fe. Por lo tanto, siempre es un gran dolor cuando tales actos de piedad conducen al martirio. El 4 de marzo, cuatro hermanas, Misioneras de la Caridad, junto con 12 personas a las que cuidaban, fueron asesinadas en Yemen. Reconociendo que “dieron su sangre por la Iglesia,” Francisco describió estas hermanas como “mártires de la caridad.”

En las palabras del Santo Padre, fueron “víctimas no sólo de aquellos que las asesinaron, sino también de la globalización de la indiferencia.” Mientras que el Comité Administrativo de la Conferencia Estadounidense de Obispos Católicos se reúne esta semana en Washington, DC, hagamos una pausa para hacer nuestras las palabras y la oración del Papa Francisco. Invitamos a los fieles y todas las personas de buena voluntad a unirse en solidaridad con las personas de fe – cualquiera que sea su religión - que ven sus vidas amenazadas por el mal, la indiferencia, el odio y el terrorismo.

Renovamos nuestro llamamiento a una mayor respuesta internacional. Al dirigirse a la junta de obispos en noviembre, el presidente de la USCCB, Arzobispo Joseph Kurtz describió las atrocidades que enfrentan los cristianos en Medio Oriente como “nada menos que el genocidio”. El Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos está considerando un hallazgo oficial de la causa probable de que el genocidio está ocurriendo contra los cristianos, yazidis y otras minorías religiosas. Sería un paso importante hacia una declaración de genocidio. Esta declaración sería una ayuda para salvar vidas en la defensa de los condenados a la violencia de los extremistas. La comunidad cristiana junto con otros está trabajando para ayudar a reunir las pruebas necesarias para instar a Departamento de Estado a actuar.

Debemos ser testigos de toda la gente de buena voluntad, sin importar su creencia, que se enfrente a la muerte porque rechaza la violencia y el extremismo. Damos gracias especialmente a Dios por las “mártires de la caridad.” A través de su sacrificio, se transformaron en signos de victoria de Cristo sobre el pecado, la violencia y la muerte.

Estoy totalmente de acuerdo con los obispos y los invito a unirse a mí en la oración por la paz y la misericordia en esta Cuaresma, en nuestro mundo y en nuestra ciudad - y por supuesto por el eterno descanso de quienes han sido martirizados por su fe.

Paz,

Caridad

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VIACRUCIS/SOPA CON SUBSTANCIA

¡Nuestro programa de Cuaresma concluye esta semana! 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 18 de marzo será nuestro proyecto de servicio de cuaresma. Por favor, unase a nosotros para organizarlos para su distribución junto con otros miembros de esta comunidad. ¡Todos son Bienvenidos!

LIMPIEZA DE LA IGLESIA PARA LA PASCUA

Por favor únase a nosotros el sábado 19 de marzo cuando nos reuniremos en la limpieza de nuestro hogar espiritual en preparación para la Pascua. Hay mucho que hacer y más manos hacen el trabajo más fácil. Por favor, traiga un trapo y un balde si usted tiene uno, trabajaremos en la Iglesia, el desván del coro y santuario. Comenzaremos a las 10:30am. ¡Le necesitamos! Únase a nosotros aunque solo sea por una hora.

ADORACIÓN DEL JUEVES SANTO

El Jueves Santo, tendremos nuevamente la Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento después de la Misa de 7:30pm hasta la medianoche. De esta manera, cumplimos con el mandato de Nuestro Señor de vigilar con él en la víspera de su pasión. Por favor considere dedicar cierto tiempo para orar con nuestra comunidad en presencia del Santísimo Sacramento antes del Viernes Santo.

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UN AÑO DE MISERICORDIASOPORTAR CON PACIENCIA LOS DEFECTOS DE LOS DEMÁS

Damos testimonio de la misericordia de Dios cuando somos pacientes con los demás, especialmente con aquellos que nos ocasionan dificultades. Dios es paciente en su misericordia. Él espera con paciencia como el padre del hijo pródigo esperó pacientemente a quien era carne de su carne y sangre de su sangre, a quien lo había ofendido. Por tanto, como elegidos de Dios, consagrados y amados, revístanse de sentimientos de profunda compasión, de amabilidad, de humildad, de mansedumbre, de paciencia; sopórtense mutuamente;

perdónense si alguien tiene queja de otro (Colosenses 3:12–13).

CaridadPor Noreen Russo

Miembro de la Comisión Peace & Justice/Paz y JusticiaLas Obras de misericordia Corporales en acción: Esta Cuaresma he sido testigo de muchas obras de Misericordia en nuestra gran parroquia. Tantos, que ya perdí la cuenta! Sé que alcanzaremos nuestra meta de 2,016. Permítanme contarles sólo dos historias que vienen a mi mente en este momento. Visitar a los enfermos. A menudo olvidamos a los enfermos, especialmente cuando están en su vejez, supongo, que pueden estar de mal humor, muy débiles para hablar, o demasiado necesitados. Cuando nos apresuramos de un lugar a otro, no encontramos el tiempo. A menudo, estas personas son nuestros ancianos. Merecen nuestra misericordia, y amor. El otro día escuche una gran historia de un joven respondiendo a la oportunidad de visitar a su amiga enferma de edad avanzada. Después de que la enferma se había caído y tenía que permanecer en el hospital durante varios días antes de partir a su nuevo hogar. El joven, Jack fue notificado de que su amiga estaba en el hospital. Él dejó todo, inmediatamente, y se dirigió al hospital. Tomó el tiempo para visitarla antes de su salida. Durante su encuentro, tuvo la oportunidad de despedirse y mostrarle su amor. A veces olvidamos que el tiempo y las ocupaciones no deberían detenernos de visitar a los enfermos, amándolos y viviendo las obras de Misericordia corporales diariamente. El amor triunfa cuando nos tomamos el tiempo de nuestras ocupadas agendas para estar realmente presentes con alguien que está enfermo. ¡Amor!

Yo estaba en el tren y un hombre se levantó de su asiento para ofrecérselo a una mujer, que parecía tal vez sin hogar y un poco andrajosa, para que pudiera sentarse. Era un hombre bien vestido, con un bonito maletín y un iPhone conectado a los audífonos móviles. La mujer se lo agradeció con gestos de mano y parecía como si ella no podía hablar. Ellos comenzaron a tener una conversación sin hablar en voz alta. Utilizaron sus manos. Él le ofreció una manzana y ella la aceptó con gran alegría! Continuaron conversando de esta manera especial. Una vez más, pude ver el amor, mientras observaba. En un momento dado, ella sacó un trozo de papel de su bolso y escribió; “Gracias, hiciste mi día. Yo no puedo recompensarte. “Físicamente se podía ver que el hombre se sintió apenado casi incómodo, sintiéndose indigno o algo así. Estuve agradecido de ver que la humanidad está todavía viva y bien. El me recordó que es tan fácil como regalar su manzana para hacer que el día sea maravilloso para alguien. Tan simple como levantarse para que otra persona se siente, tan simple como una sonrisa. A veces es incómodo, pero cuando damos de comer al hambriento, alimentamos el corazón de la humanidad. A medida que continuamos con nuestras obras de Misericordia, en esta Cuaresma no nos olvidemos que por encima de todo que Jesús nos llama a amar. Cuando vivimos con amor, las obras de Misericordia ocurren de forma natural. Gracias por todos sus actos de misericordia, son inspiradores!

Acción de solidaridad: La parroquia está colectando artículos de higiene personal para los pobres, una manera sencilla para que todos nosotros nos involucremos con las obras de Misericordia corporales; dar limosna. Traiga algunos artículos a la Sopa con Substancia el 18 de marzo de 2016.

Horario de las Misas de Semana Santa y Pascua

Domingo de Ramos: Marzo 19 y 20 Sábado: 5:00pm - Domingo: 8:15am, 9:45am y 6:30pm (Inglés)

11:30am (Español)

Jueves Santo: 24 de marzo Misa vespertina de la Cena del Señor - 7:30pm (Bilingüe)

Viernes Santo: 25 de marzo3:00pm (español) y 7:30pm (Inglés)

Bendición de los Alimentos de Pascua: 26 marzo ~ 12pm

Sábado Santo: 26 de marzo Vigilia de Pascua - 7:30pm (Bilingüe)

Domingo de Pascua: 27 de marzo Misa de la Resurrección - 8:15am y 9:45am (Inglés)

11:30am (Español)

Arrepiéntanse de todo corazón y vuélvanse a mí. Jl 2:12

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School News

JOIN US FOR LIVING

STATIONS

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 2PM & 7PM

WELL DONE, SJB EAGLES!Congratulations and thanks for a great season to all our SJB Basketball players, coaches and supporters! Last weekend’s day of championship games ended our season, and we are so proud of all our student athletes!

Our JV Girls worked hard all season, and though they didn’t make it to the championships, they were an amazingly talented and hardworking team! Thanks to Coaches Chris Craig and Julian Gonzalez for guiding them through the season!

Our Varsity Girls finished the season in 2nd place! Thanks to Coaches Mark Dombrowski and Orlando Guerra for coaching our girls to such a strong finish!

Our Varsity Boys also finished the season in 2nd place, following a real nail biter of a game! We extend our thanks to coaches Kyle Gordon, Matt Duhig and Nick Saucedo for another great season of SJB Basketball.

And finally, our JV Boys finished the season in 1st place!! Thanks goes out to Coaches Martin Montes and Aaron Jimenez for bringing home the big win!!

Thanks to all our community for coming out to support the teams throughout the season and especially during the championship games!

GO EAGLES!

YOUTH NIGHTPizza - Games - Basketball

All 7th through 12th grade welcomeSunday March 20th at 4:30pm @

the school gymlet us know you’re coming, please email

peter.tigue@gmail.com

March Mad Minutes

March Mad Minutes is off to a great start!

2nd (8,078) and 5th (7,987) grades are in the lead!

In just one week, our school has read a total of 49,012 minutes-holy smokes!

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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

March 6, 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

4,015.002,906.53

6,921.53

7,947.00(1,024.47)

273,461.54238,691.77(34,759.77)

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Stewardship Report

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!

Por favor únase al Comité de Vida Parroquial de SJB

Sábado, 19 de marzo ~ después de Misa de 5pm

en 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!

Debido a la cantidad de información que deseamos proporcionar, la siguiente está en inglés solamente. Esta información se repetirá la próxima semana en español.

Below you will find the FINAL update for our Legacy Campaign.

TOTAL YEAR 1 (through 3/31/2012) $ 1,798,345.46

TOTAL YEAR 2 (4/1/12-3/31/2013) $ 248,709.00

TOTAL YEAR 3 (4/1/13-3/31/2014) $ 701,108.21

PARTIAL YEAR 4 (4/1/134-10/31/14) $ 116,316.68

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2015 $ 909,141.19

DEBT REDUCTION MATCH $ 909,141.19

FINAL (through 1/31/16) $ 4,682,761.73

Thank you to everyone who has participated, your generosity is amazing. We have been blessed. As a result of this campaign, four of our five buildings are in great structural shape, we are free of capital debt, we have restored and renewed, and soon we will rejoice. Please join us for our Mass of Thanksgiving and Jubilee Reception on Saturday, April 23rd at 5pm.

If you have any questions regarding the Legacy Campaign, please contact Jennifer Cortez in the rectory office or by email at jcortez@stjohnberchmans.org.

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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 SpotlightEmily Rose Merriman

One of the first things Emily Rose Merriman did when she moved to Chicago in the fall of 2015 was come to St. John Berchmans’ parish and register for the RCIA program. “My

marriage and wanting to raise my children Catholic encouraged me to join the RCIA,” she said.

She came from Cleveland in October to be with her husband, Michael. They have two daughters, 7-year-old Miles, who attends St. John Berchmans School, and 4-year-old Harlow, who is in a pre-kindergarten program.

Emily will receive four sacraments during Holy Week: She and Michael will celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage as they say their vows in the church Holy Saturday morning, and then she will receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the evening Easter Vigil with her fellow RCIA catechumens. Her daughter Harlow will also be baptized at the Easter Vigil.

Emily is a stay-at-home mom and volunteers at St. John Berchmans school. She said her favorite part of RCIA has been, “expanding my knowledge of the Catholic faith, gaining a stronger relationship with God and new wonderful relationships with others in the class.” Her favorite movie is Ip Man and her hobbies include reading new cook books and cooking.

Welcome to Our Family of Faith!

During the month of February, Saint John Berchmans welcomed, through the Sacrament

of Baptism, four new members to our ever-growing family of faith.

Molly Kathleen, daughter of Brian and Amy O’Neil

Ada Charlotte, daughter of David and Samantha Porter

Lincoln Leonardo, son of Gabriel and Jordain Malavolti

James Patrick, son of Miles and Sarah Sullivan

Congratulations!

Fifth Sunday in LentMarch 13, 2016

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FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENTSATURDAY, March 12 5:00pm +MARK ANTHONY AGRON IN THANKSGIVING TO SAINT JUDE ANTON AND FRANCIS ZIELINSKI Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Theresa Bui Lector: Kathleen Wetstein EMHC: Susan Ciapciak, Daniel Wetstein Servers: A. Bagazinski, M. Bagazinski, C. Reynolds

SUNDAY, March 13 [THIRD SCRUTINY] 8:15am JILL FARMER (HEALTH) Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Mari Cardenas Lector: Olga Perez EMHC: Joe D’Arco, Fabiola Guerrero, Pedro Guerrero Altar Servers: A. Bui, J. Bui, D. Patino

9:45am +JORGE VERA MORALES Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Commentator: Amy Bizzari Lectors: Aidan Swinford, John Swinford EMHC: Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski, Joyana Dvorak Altar Servers: E. Chalcraft, M. Montes, M. Montes

11:30am +ALBERTO ZUÑIGA +CARMELO ZUÑIGA MANUEL TAPIA (CUMPLEAÑOS) Oficiante: Pd. Paul Reicher Diácono/Homilista: Jorge Cabrera Comentarista/Peticiones: Maria Mendizabal Lectores: Veronica Medina, Alice Vila MESC: Raul y Socorro Torres, Armando y Maria E. Salgado Monaguillos: I. Ibarra, L. Melvin, D. Rodriguez

6:30pm THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Luis Cuevas Lector: Joe Barletta EMHC: Kathleen McCormick, Phillip Ramirez, Cathy Whinna Altar Servers: J. Guerra, A. Pitcock, H. Pitcock

MONDAY, March 14 – Lenten Weekday 7:00am CESARIA ZUÑIGA Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher

TUESDAY, March 15 – Lenten Weekday 7:00am ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

WEDNESDAY, March 16 – Lenten Weekday 7:00am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

THURSDAY, March 17 – Lenten Weekday[Saint Patrick, Bishop] 7:00am THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN BERCHMANS Presider: Fr. Paul Reicher

FRIDAY, March 18 – LENTEN WEEKDAY[Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church] 8:30am JOEL ZUÑIGA Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts

PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORDSATURDAY, March 19 5:00pm IN THANKSGIVING TO SAINT JUDE Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Cathy Whinna Lectors: Roberta Anelli, Jennifer Cortez, Margaret Hughes EMHC: Gary Aistrup, Magda Cardona, Martha DeLeon Servers: S. Grammatke, C. Reynolds, A. Rios

SUNDAY, March 20 8:15am +JOSEPH MOTYKIEWICZ, JR. Presider: Fr. Kevin Birmingham Commentator: Patricia Harris Lectors: Sarah Fakhoury, Benjamin Harrison, Kara Harrison EMHC: Kevin and Monique VanRenterghem, Anna Wozny-Ramirez Altar Servers: M. Harrison, L. Santiago, N. Swinford

9:45am +VIRGILIO BONIFAZI AND FAMILY +JOAN M. DINGES Presider: Fr. Wayne F. Watts Commentator: Kathleen Burnett Lectors: Ed Pennington, Dennis Kelleher, Kristina Kelleher EMHC: Herminda Bonifazi, Judy Ciukowski, Ken Ciukowski, Joe Glunz, Emily Marion, Peggy Roketenetz, Noreen Russo Altar Servers: L. Burnett, E. Glunz, A. Rodriguez, S. Rodriguez, S. Vilches

11:30am +CHRISTOPHER SANCHEZ Oficiante: Pd. Paul Reicher Diácono: Jorge Cabrera Comentarista/Peticiones: Esther Uruchima Lectores: Esther Castro, Wilmer Ramirez, Wanda Reyes, Manuel Cerrillo MESC: Maria y Mario Gudino, Rosa Rodriguez, Rosaura Diaz, Estela Izaguirre, Ninfa Rangel Monaguillos: A. Hernandez, D. Hernandez, L. Melvin, D. Uruchima, J. Uruchima

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