Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Dear St. John Brebeuf School and Parish Community, 

I'm pleased to announce the selection of Mary C. Maloney, Ph. D. as our new principal effective July 1, 2017. Dr. Maloney's academic credentials and extensive experience makes her eminently qualified to lead our school into the future. The following are some of the highlights of her extensive resume. 

Please welcome her to St. John Brebeuf! Dr. Maloney will begin working with Ms. Elise Matson over the next few weeks to ensure a smooth transition.

Thank you for all your prayers and support! Go Jaguars! 

Fr. Mike Meany

We are a people of faith who offer each other and those touched by us the means to experience God through prayer, sacraments, education and mutual support in light of the Gospel and Catholic Tradition.

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From Daily Readings:

May 23, 2017

I will send to you the Spirit of truth, says the Lord;
he will guide you to all truth.

May 2    Nathaly Alvardo

May 3    Luis Ortega and Christine Perez

May 3    Nicole Richter

Joy in Jesus is a program designed to expose young childrento the fundemental teachings of the Church. Children are taught that each of us is a unique and special child of God, and are introduced to the symbols of the Church- tree,rock,seed and water-through engaging and hands-on demonstrations. They also learn about the birth of Jesus, the Joy of the Resurrection and the celebration of the Mass. The program is open to children ages 3-5 ( up to first grade) and is held on Sundays,October through April, During the 10:45 Mass.

SJB Children’s Choir Gets Around!

The fun continues with the SJB Children’s Choir who like to keep busy! Photos above show the choir singing in the PMC for our International Night, and for the Pueri Cantores workshop and Mass at Holy Name Cathedral in early March. This yearly event is for special singing groups to learn more about their singing from a national expert and to enjoy the fellowship of other choirs from the region, culminating in massed-choir for a full length weekend Mass at the Cathedral. For more information about the choir, please call Ms. Ewa Fair (773) 551-0284. (Photos)

Holy Name Cathedral

Totus Tuus is a week-long “parish mission” whereby seminarians and college students proclaim the Gospel through Catechetical instruction, Mass, the Sacraments, skits, games and more!  Currently in over 28 dioceses!! 

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Our 2017 graduates pose wearing Sweatshirt of their chosen highschool. Fr Meany poses with them as proud as can be. It is only with the dedicated school parents and generosity of parishioners can we turn out such well prepared young adults.

Congratulations to Przemek Tomczyk, who will be ordained May 20th at Holy Name Cathedral by the Laying on of Hands of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago. Father Tomczyk, one of six who were ordained this year to serve in the Archdiocese of Chicago is from Kolo, Poland. Soon to be Father Tomczyk is a a good, friendly guy, a hard worker and fun to be with. 

Cardinal Cupich wrote in his letter of welcome of  Przemek Tomczyk and his classmates that they have “prepared themselves well to undertake the responsibilities of priestly ministry. They will certainly add to the fine quality of our presbyterate for many years to come. These men will also be with us as we move forward in the process of Renew My Church, attentively listening to where God is leading us.” 

On this joyous occasion, I too praise and thank you for all your support, over the past several decades,  of the many newly ordained priests who have served at St. John Brebeuf for their first assignment. Your kindness, patience, encouragement and gentle challenge has taught these young men life long lessons!

Fr. Mike Meany

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You may have heard some talk about the Chicago Archdicese is grouping parishes. This is definitely true. Our parish is being grouped with our neighbors Saint Isaac Jogues and Saint Martha. Our parish staff will begin meetings with their staffs in the next few weeks. In the future we will share resources. Take a look at their websites.

Saint Isaac Jogues Niles  

Saint Martha Morton Grove 

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Why choose Catholic education

Your Sunday contribution provides support for Catholic Education. This education is the best method for keeping our Christian values in a tumultous society.

Bishop Robert Barron

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Bishop Robert Barron is an auxillary bishop  in the Diocese of Los Angeles. He has the facility to speak plain english while giving insights to our theology. He are some Youtube clips.

Watch, Listen and Learn

Often in a parish the size of ours, we see people in church week after week and nod politely or even greet with a good morning. We need to extend ourselves to others. Have you walked past an usher or listened to a lector without knowing who they are. This section may help you a bit. Take a look at the lectors and usher's profile. Make sure you call them by name whenyou greet them.

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The Catholic Church cares deeply about those who suffer a failed marriage. In the coming weeks, we at St John Brebeuf will be bringing information forward. It will show how our living body views divorce in today's world. Soon we will be getting together as divorced Catholics to better understand our faith and what it means to us today.

Cardinal Cupich

Pope Francis

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

TEENS join St John Brebeuf Youth Ministry for an inspirational evening. Our Life Teen Mass is at 6:00PM on Sundays, followed by our Life Night until 8:30pm. Enjoy food, games, witness talks, and fellowship! A great way to engage in your Faith! ALL TEENS ARE WELCOME!    Check Teen Schedule

Sunday Mass Ministers Needed

The ministry of Saint John Brebeuf is constantly growing and renewing. Please look below and sign up for the talents you wish to share.

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in a long time, click here for a comprehensive explanation.