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May 31, 2015

PRAYER OF POPE FRANCIS FOR THE JUBILEE

CATHOLIC CHURCH: YEAR OF MERCY? Several Whiting faithful have recently asked, “What’s this year of Mercy I’m hearing about? What’s going on? When is it? What should we do?” First, some background. Pope Francis announced an “extraordinary jubilee,” a Holy Year of Mercy, to highlight the Catholic Church's "mission to be a witness of mercy." According to Catholic News Service, "No one can be excluded from God's mercy," the pope said March 13th, marking the second anniversary of his pontificate. "I frequently have thought about how the church can make more evident its mission to be a witness of mercy," he said during his homily; that is why he decided to call a special Holy Year, which will be celebrated from Dec. 8, 2015, until Nov. 20, 2016. The biblical theme of the year, he said, will be "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful," an admonition that applies "especially to confessors," the pope said with a smile. Traditionally, every 25 years the popes proclaim a holy year, which features special celebrations and pilgrimages, strong calls for conversion and repentance, and the offer of special opportunities to experience God's grace through the sacraments, especially confession. “Extraordinary holy years,” like the Holy Year of Mercy, are less frequent, but offer the same opportunities for spiritual growth. "God never ceases to demonstrate the richness of his mercy over the course of centuries," the pope said in his homily, which preceded the confessions. God touches people's hearts with his grace, filling them with repentance and a desire to "experience his love." "Being touched by the tenderness of his hand," people should not be afraid to approach a priest and confess their sins, he said. In the confessional, one has "the certainty of being welcomed in the name of God and understood, despite our misery."

Lord Jesus Christ you have taught us to be merciful like the heavenly Father, and have told us that whoever sees you sees Him. Show us your face and we will be saved. Your loving gaze freed Zacchaeus and Matthew from being enslaved by money; the adulteress and Magdalene from seeking happiness only in created things; made Peter weep after his betrayal, and assured Paradise to the repentant thief. Let us hear, as if addressed to each one of us, the words that you spoke to the Samaritan woman: “If you knew the gift of God!” You are the visible face of the invisible Father, of the God who manifests his power above all by forgiveness and mercy: let the Church be your visible face in the world, its Lord risen and glorified. You willed that your ministers would also be clothed in weakness in order that they may feel compassion for those in ignorance and error: let everyone who approaches them feel sought after, loved, and forgiven by God. Send your Spirit and consecrate every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a year of grace from the Lord, and your Church, with renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight to the blind. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen. © Copyright Pontifical Council for the Promotion of New Evangelization, Vatican State. All rights reserved.

WORSHIP AND SPIRITUALITY Monday, June 1, St. Justin, Martyr Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8; Mk 12:1-12

7:00 am

†Phyllis McCampbell (SJB)

Tuesday, June 2, Sts. Marcellinus & Peter, Martyrs Tb 2:9-14; Mk 12:13-17

7:00 am

†Marcia Ross (4th Anniversary) (SJB)

Wednesday, June 3, St. Charles Lwanga & Companions, Martrys

Pope Francis said he asked the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelization to coordinate preparations for the Holy Year so that it would be "a new stage in the church's journey in fulfilling its mission of bringing the Gospel of mercy to each person."

Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Mk 12:18-27

The Whiting Catholic community will be responding to these invitations by the Holy Father with correlative programming and we invite you to look forward to its beginning on Dec. 8th!

Tb 11:5-17; Mk 12:35-37

(In the next column is a special preview of the Holy Father‘s prayer for the Jubilee Year and the newly commissioned logo appears above.) + In the Mercy of Christ, Fr. Kevin

7:00 am

†Mitzie Fischer (SJB)

Thursday, June 4, Weekday

Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9s; Mk 12:28-34

7:00 am

†Joseph & Helen Dybel (SJB)

Friday, June 5, St. Boniface, Bishop & Martyr 7:00 am 8:30 am 7:00 pm

†Alma Koch (SJB) †Fekete & Frew Families (SJB) †Rev. Ronald Schiml (SH-Spanish)

Saturday, June 6, St. Norbert, Bishop Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; Mk 12:38-44

7:00 am 4:30 pm

†Helen Duray (SJB) †Connie & Frank & Fran Grembowicz (SA)

Sunday, June 7, The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ Ex 24:3-8; Heb 9:11-15; Mk 14:12-16, 22-26

8:00 am 10:30 am 10:30 am

Whiting/Robertsdale Catholic Community (SJB) †Margaret Skudrich (SH-Spanish) †George Halik, Sr. (SJB)

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The Most Holy Trinity

SACRIFICIAL GIVING

PRAYER REQUSTS

Immaculate Conception……………………………………...………$938.00 Sacred Heart………………………………………………………….......$1,829.80 St. Adalbert……………………………………………..………….……$1,084.00 St. John the Baptist Weekly………………………………………………………………………. ...$8,266.90 High School…………………………………………………………………..….…$6.00 Grade School……………………………………………………………….…..$25.50 Total………………………………………………………………………...…...$8,298.40

Please remember in your prayers all the homebound, all those who are in hospitals, adult foster care homes, those who are ill and those with ongoing health issues. Please remember those we have been asked to pray for: Virginia Banas, Mary Bayus, Bernice Bercik, Richard Bobos, Mary Boyle, Melissa Bradley, Isabel Briones, Ray Buell, Jerry Burke, Thomas Castillo, Betty Chidalek, Magdalena Chirinos, Dorothy Chovan, Doris Cinotto, Abigail Coates, Rebecca Coates, Nancy Coleman, Marie Dado, Jason Delgado, Gloria Demeter, Joan Druskis, John Durkovich, Irene Dvorscak, Alice Escamilla, Jeanine Faulkner, Art Fortener, Joseph Fortunak, Jr., Charles Gawlik, Andrea Gaynor, Julie Geffert, Joseph Gerba, George Grenchik, Florence Gresko, Michael and Aidan Harkenrider, Tom Hashu, Jeanette Hawkins, Nicole Hipp, Laura Holman, Len Hoyda, Marianne Hruskocy, Peggy Hyde, Tom Janiga, Bernice Johnson, Edy Johnson, Mark Jurek, Ann Marie Kaminsky, Gloria A. Kaminsky, Rosemary Kaminsky, Gerry Kasarda, Cathy Kobe, Randal Koch, Janet Kompier, Barbara Jean Korba, Margaret Korba, Ann Kovach, Steve Kovacik, Ann Kovar, Ann Kraly, Nathan Kras, Laura Kresich, Abigail Krieger, Tom Kusbel, Sarah Lampa, Lenore Lazur, Leslie LeClaire, Aaron Mercer, Edward Machniewicz, Catherine Marnan, Jane Mika, Janet Moran, Judy Muryzn, Bryce Nowakowski, Jennifer O’Donnell, Collette Ormes, Charles Pantoga, Sarah Penrose, Joan Peters, Shirley Pierce, Nancy Pieters-Mayfield, Judith Pitlik, Joyce Pardinek, Caitlan Pawlowski, Tom Puplava, Kathleen Radloff, Frank Ratkay, Al Renda, Aloma Robinson, Mary Rost, Ed Roszkowski, Marian Rovito, Joyce Rybicki, Andrea Salazar, Millie Saliga, Dave Sikes, Grace Simko, Catherine Smutniak, Nick Speziale, Jack Strisko, Nancy Teles, James Toth, Richard Tumidalsky, Katelyn Valencia, Adina Vargas, Marge Vrlik, Marianne Zemen.

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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES CAMPAIGN FOR 2015 IC SH SA SJB

GOAL $7,107 $13,952 $7,773 $62,160

GIFTS 4 22 22 137

PLEDGED $750 $2,995 $2,470 $41,670

PAID $670 $895 $2,395 $36,115

PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMUNITY UNITY

We as a Catholic Community are called to worship and to imitate the Trinity, and to live a life in which we are all one, as Jesus is one with the Father and the Spirit. We are to have in ourselves the image of the Trinity, to share a sacred relation to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. As a community we are to come together as having one heart and soul so that through this union of spirit we would be a true image of the unity of God. Pray to the Holy Spirit, who is the union of the Father and Son that he would likewise be ours, giving profound peace in the midst of contradictions and difficulties. We Pray: O Holy Trinity, truly you are a God of Unity – Give us one heart and one soul. Amen.

ONE CAN – MAKE A DIFFERENCE Next weekend (June 6th & 7th), the first weekend of the month, will be the Whiting Catholic Community’s monthly food collection in support of the Whiting Food Pantry. Your donations of canned & boxed food products, paper products and personal hygiene products can be placed on the pews or in the baskets at the center of church, and will aid the over one hundred families from the Whiting/Robertsdale community who get relief from food shortages on the first and third Fridays of each month. Your continued physical support and prayers allows the Pantry to continue to operate and fulfill the food needs of those in our community who face continual food insecurity.

Please continue to pray for all the service men and women who are currently serving in the military, especially: Matt Barbetta, Sean Bowman, Cristina Campos, Christina Campra, Sean Coleman, Larry Gazafy, Matthew Geffert, John Gervais, Gerardo Gonzalez, Gordon Goodwin, James Grunhard Jr., Alex Gonzalo Hernandez, Elliot Hlavaty, Matthew Hlavaty, Justin Jansky, Thomas M. Kaminsky, Keith Kennedy, Jeff Klobucar, Jason Koscielski, Jeffery Koval, Mark Koval, Joe Lush, Zachary C. Machuca, Walter Malenki, Benjamin Mann, Randall McAllister, Mike McCay, Hugh A. McNinch, Philip Mlynarski, Derek Monks, David Novotney, Zack O’Drobinak, Nicholas Okamura, Justus Oliver, Mark Opachan, Nicholas Orbik, Michael Ortiz, Kenneth Petkunas, Thomas Puplava Jr., Robert Rodriguez, Eric Schaufele, Elliott Schultz, Natalie Serna, John Starzyk Jr, Alex Supergan, Jason Sutton, Stephen Taylor, Jeffrey Thormeyer, Christopher Trojnar, Samuel Valdyke, Ryan Walker, Ray Walsh.

PASTORAL STAFF AND MINISTRIES Rev. William O’Donnell, C.PP.S., Pastor Rev. Kevin Scalf, C.PP.S., Associate Rev. Jerome Stack, C.PP.S. Deacon Joseph Manchak

ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT .......... Margaret Saliga (219) 659-4138 BAPTISMAL PREPARATION ............ Call the Rectory (219) 659-0023 BULLETIN………………………………………….Carol Bender (219) 659-0023 FAITH FORMATION/RCIA……………..Call the Rectory (219) 659-0023 HISPANIC MINISTRY .............................. Nora Perez (219) 659-0023

Rest In Peace

MARRIAGE PREPARATION ..................................... (219) 659-0023

Stan Surdy Mary Rose Bobalik

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL…………………………………………...(219)-659-1073

ST. JOHN SCHOOL..... David Wilson, Acting Principal (219) 659-3042 YOUTH MINISTRY ............................ Jamie Sandona (219) 659-0023

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FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC DEVOTIONS

The exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place throughout the afternoon from 1-6:00 pm on First Friday, June 5th at St. John Church. The Rosary will be prayed at 5:45 with closing Benediction at 6:00 pm. Confessions will be heard from 4-5:00 pm on Thursday, June 4th.

ROSARY SOCIETY GUEST NIGHT

The Rosary Society will host a Guest Night on Friday, June 5. We will gather in church for the First Friday devotions - 5:15 p.m. for the rosary and Benediction. We will then go to the Mural Room for a light supper. Janel Zubeck and Group 7 will host this event. The cost is $5 for Rosary Society members; no charge for guests. Members must pay by June 1 - contact Carol Vargo to make your reservation. No member will be admitted without a ticket. Guests are requested to contact President Joyce Wagner (219/922-8413 or [email protected]) or Vice President Janel Zubeck (219/6593767) to make their reservations - please do so by June 1. We invite and welcome all women of the Whiting-Robertsdale cluster parishes to join us for this special evening.

HELP WANTED

Could you help with the washing and ironing of the church linens? As a volunteer, you would be teamed up with another person and scheduled to work usually once a month. The work is done on a weekday morning. It’s a chance to serve our church community. If you’re interested please phone Irene at 219-659-0664 or Marsha at 659-8158.

FANNIE MAY UPDATE

A special thank you to everyone who purchased Fannie May Candy during our Christmas sale. We apologize for this late report, but due to problems with a fire at a Fannie May facility they had difficulties billing us. The bookkeeping has been completed and our profit was $5,659.12. This amount includes $600 in matching funds from The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. Thanks to everyone who participated, especially those who collected large orders from co-workers and families, we couldn’t have done it without you. As always, special thanks to our faithful volunteers who work so hard each and every year to make this sale a success. If you are still awaiting a backordered item you need to contact Fannie May immediately at 800-444-3629, account #53406.

MEATLOAF DINNER

The Whiting American Legion Post 80 will be having a Meatloaf Dinner on Thursday, June 18th from 4-7:00 pm. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children. Dinner includes Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, green beans, salad, bread and butter, dessert, coffee & milk. Come out and support our veterans!

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

Every child, ages 18 months through 18 years of age may receive a free lunch! The program begins on Monday, June 8th until Friday, July 31st. Lunch is served daily from 10:30-12:30. Just come to Whiting Cafeteria door #6. The program is sponsored by the USDA. There will be a free drawing for a Curious George stuffed animal!

Marriage Banns II Michelle Saliga & Ricardo Godinez I Beatriz Gaeta & Armando Serrano

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ST. ADALBERT ANNOUNCEMENTS

PET FOOD DRIVE St. Adalbert’s Church will sponsor a Pet Food Drive on Saturday, June 6th at the 4:30 pm Mass to benefit the Whiting Animal Shelter. Items can be dropped off in the back of the church. Kitty litter, paper towels, bleach, wet and dry cat and dog food are welcome contributions. Also, a product called Odo-Ban, found at Sam’s Club, would be appreciated. THANK YOU Thank you to the Rummage Sale Committee for their generous donation to CSA.

FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART

There will be a bilingual Mass on Friday, June 12th to honor the Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Mass will be at 7:00 pm in Sacred Heart Church.

FOREVER BLUE AND GOLD CHANGING OF THE GUARD

Plans are rapidly crystallizing for the 108 th graduation class from St. John the Baptist School. So much has changed since that first graduation class in 1907, comprised of three girls.* Keeping with the spirit of change, the Forever Blue and Gold Board has invited one of its members, Diane Puplava, to address the Class of 2015 at the traditional graduate breakfast. Diane, a 1964 St. John Graduate, is stepping down from her many dedicated years of service to St. John School and Parish. It is hoped that members of the class of 2015 will be inspired by Diane’s unselfish dedication and follow in her footsteps wherever life takes them. May God be with her and the Class of 2015! *St. John Jubilee Year 1897-1972

PHYRE MINISTRY NCYC

PHYRE Ministry is once again headed to NCYC with the Diocese of Gary Office for Youth & Young Adults! NCYC will be held November 19-21, 2015, and once again it will be held right down the road in INDIANAPOLIS! What is NCYC? The National Catholic Youth Conference is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones. Teens and their group leaders enjoy speakers, workshops, live music, rousing large sessions, a huge closing liturgy, exploring faith in a supportive environment. Perhaps best of all teens are part of an enormous community of peers who love Jesus and their Catholic faith and aren't afraid to show it! Teens and youth leaders can together harness the experience and bring it back to their parishes! Information packs with deadlines for registration will be handed on at the May 3rd PHYRE Meeting. Please contact Jamie Sandona personally at 219-659-0023, 219-616-5341, or at [email protected] if you need further information. Visit www.garyoyya.com/ncyc to see promotional videos as well as to read more about this amazing experience.

CYX

Will be held July 17-19 at Valparaiso University, CYX is an acronym for Catholic Youth Experience which is a conference for all incoming High School Freshmen through outgoing High School Seniors. CYX is held every year in July and is sponsored by the Diocese of Gary Office of Youth Information packets will be available at the May 3rd PHYRE Ministry gathering at 6pm. For more information please contact Jamie Sandona at 219-659-0023, 219616-5341, or [email protected]

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MASS OF THANKSGIVING

Last week’s bulletin mentioned that on Sunday, June 7, we will recognize and thank Father Kevin Scalf, C.PP.S., Diane Puplava, and Louise Kaminsky for their service and dedication to the people of the Whiting-Robertsdale Catholic Community. The 10:30 a.m. Mass will honor them and there will be a reception following the Mass in the Panel Room. We are asking ALL parishioners at the four cluster churches to assist in providing the food for the reception. Members of St. Adalbert Church are requested to contact Laura Wright (659-5126); Immaculate Conception parishioners are asked to contact Helen Furto (659-4038); Sacred Heart parishioners are asked to contact Betty Dixon (659-3018) or Nora Perez (484-6917); and St. John parishioners are asked to contact Joyce Wagner (922-8413) to inquire what is needed or what they will donate. The parishioners of St. John’s are asked to bake for the reception; the other ladies listed will let the people from their parish know what is needed. We ask for everyone’s support to make this a special recognition for three very special people who have touched many lives. All donations must be delivered to the Panel Room on Saturday, June 6, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. no food items will be accepted on Sunday. If anyone wishes to make a monetary donation, please make the check payable to St. John the Baptist Church and send it to Carol Vargo - envelopes may be dropped off at the rectory. Thank you.

DIOCESAN MAY CROWNING

On Sunday, May 31st at 7:00 pm, the Annual Gary Diocesan May Crowning will be held at St. Thomas More Church in Munster, Indiana, honoring the Queen of Heaven. We invite all First Communicants to participate in the candlelight procession in their communion attire. (Please arrive at 6:30 pm.) For more information, please call Rose Marie at 219-836-8779.

PILGRIMAGE TO FATIMA-LOURDES-SPAIN

Join Fr. Mike Yadron, pastor of St. Thomas More Church in Munster, on an 11 day pilgrimage to Fatima-Lourdes-Spain on March 7-17, 2016. $3,598 based on double occupancy. $100 Early Bird Discount for $350 deposits received before June 15, 2015. Included is round-trip airfare from Chicago, 9 nights accommodations in superior tourist class hotels, 9 dinners, breakfast daily, half day guided tour in Lisbon, Fatima, Aljustrel, Valinhos, Burgos, Lourdes, Bartrès, Zaragoza and Madrid. Tour escort throughout, daily Mass where possible. For more information, call St. Thomas More at 219-836-8610 or go online to www.stm-church.com/2016Pilgrimage.pdf

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sunday, May 31 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (SJB) 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (SH) 10:30-11:30 am Middle School Ministry (Mass and Rosary) (SJB) 10:30-2:30 pm High School Mass, Rosary & Ministry (SJB) Monday, June 1 10:30 am Bible Study (SH) 6:30 pm Adult Faith Enrichment (SH) Tuesday, June 2 6:30 pm Symbolon Church’s Social Teaching (SH) Wednesday, June 3 6:30 pm Liturgy Committee Meeting (SJB Rectory) Thursday, June 4 6:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting (SJB Rectory) 6:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal (SJB) 7:00 pm Peace & Social Justice Committee (SJB) Friday, June 5 1-6:00 pm 7:00 pm

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration (SJB) Mass and Eucharistic Adoration (SH-Spanish)

Saturday, June 6 12:00 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal (SH) Sunday, June 7 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (SJB) 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word (SH) 6:30-8:30 pm CPPS Companions Meeting

MISSIONARIES OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD,

whose members minister in this parish, celebrate the 200th anniversary of their founding in 2015. A spirituality is the way we approach prayer, our relationship to God and each other, and everyday life. Each religious congregation has its own spirituality. Precious Blood spirituality guides the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. It has many aspects, but here is one description, from Fr. Ernie Ranly, C.PP.S.: “A spirituality of the blood will make us more sensitive to the cry of the blood (from the poor and the oppressed) in our world today. We should be very sensitive to the needs of reconciliation. A spirituality of the blood, inspired by the Blood of Christ, should be sensitive and make us react to the cries of innocent blood so rampant in our world today.”

BECOME A PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATE

Are you looking for something more in your spiritual life? It’s not too late to become a Providence Associate in the coming year. The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, invite you to consider walking more closely with them in living a mission of love, mercy and justice in the world. You can help bring the legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin to the people of today. Applications are being accepted until June 30. Learn more at www.ProvidenceAssociates.org or contact Providence Associate Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 or [email protected] to request an application.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

In today’s gospel Jesus says, “I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Bring Jesus into your marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are June 12-14, 2015 or August 7-9, 2015 or October 9-11, 2015, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwmechicagoland.org .

SPECIAL CHOIR BEING FORMED

A choir is being assembled to sing at the fortnight for Freedom Mass celebrated by Bishop Hying on Monday, June 22nd. This special Mass will take place at St. John the Evangelist Church in St. John, and begin at 6PM. As part of this year's Fortnight for Freedom theme of "Freedom to Bear Witness," an eclectic group of vocalists and instrumentalists from throughout the Diocese of Gary are being sought for this liturgical celebration. Those interested in being a part of this choir and expressing their "Freedom to Bear Witness" should call 219-712-4533 or email [email protected] no later than June 12th.

SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

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ANUNCIOS DOMINICALES ¡Anuncios Para El Boletín! Si usted desea clasificar un anuncio en el boletín (en español) pueden enviarlo vía e-mail a [email protected]. Ó también puede llamar al teléfono 659-0023 o al TEL. 219 – 484-6917. Estos anuncios deben de entregarse los Lunes NO más tarde de las 9:00 am. Por favor especifique las fechas en que le gustaría que su anuncio sea publicado. Misa de 1er Viernes del Mes El Viernes 5 de Junio, celebraremos la Misa del Primer Viernes del Mes. La Misa será a las 7:00 pm. y después de la Misa continuaremos con una hora de adoración al Santísimo. Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Cada Primer Viernes del mes hay exposición del Santísimo en la Iglesia de San Juan Bautista de 1:00 a 6:00 pm. El rosario y la letanía inician a las 5:45 pm. En la entrada de las parroquias de nuestra comunidad se encuentran unas formas en las que usted puede firmar su nombre y la hora en la que hará su visita. Por favor tome un poco de su tiempo para estar en reflexión y adoración. La próxima fecha será el Viernes, 5 de Junio. Misa Especial para Padre Kevin, Diane Puplava, y Louise Kaminsky! El Domingo 7 de Junio, habrá una Misa especial en honor a la dedicación y esfuerzo del Padre Kevin quien en un futuro muy cercano estará en una nueva posición de trabajo. De la misma manera la Señora Diane Puplava, directora del programa de catecismo y la secretaria de San Juan B., Louise Kaminsky se pensionarán en unos meses. La Misa se celebrará a las 10:30 am. en la Iglesia de San Juan Bautista y después de la Misa habrá un convivio en la escuela católica de San Juan B. al cual toda nuestra comunidad Católica de Whiting/Robertsdale está invitada a participar! Estamos aceptando donaciones de ensaladas, guacamole, pico de gallo, chips etc. Para mas información por favor comuníquese con Nora Pérez al TEL. 219-484-6917. Gracias! Asociación de San Vicente de Pablo Reporte del 1ro de Abril al 18 de Mayo

Gracias a la generosidad de nuestra comunidad Católica de Whiting, la Asociación de San Vicente de Pablo ha podido ayudar a 48 familias necesitadas durante las últimas siete semanas en nuestra área con un total de $2852.94. Las donaciones monetarias se distribuyeron de las siguientes maneras: Se pagó la renta de 9 familias, a 27 familias se les ayudó a cubrir su recibo de electricidad, 10 familias recibieron una despensa y se asistieron a 2 familias con el recibo de agua. Además, 55 familias se han comprometido con la cantidad de $2770.78. Esta cantidad ayudará para cubrir los recibos de electricidad de 46 familias y también para que 9 familias puedan pagar su renta. También, la asociación de San Vicente de Pablo asistió a las víctimas de terremoto en Napal haciendo una donación de $500.00. Hoy Domingo (31 de Mayo) habrá una segunda colecta a beneficio de la Asociación de San Vicente de P. para continuar asistiendo a nuestras familias necesitadas de nuestra área. De antemano agradecemos sus contribuciones monetarias y su apoyo en oración.

Misa Bilingüe El Viernes 12 de Junio, 2015 le invitamos a participar en la Misa bilingüe en honor al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús a las 7:00 pm. en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón. CYX - Julio 17, 18, y 19 CYX es una conferencia de jóvenes que se realiza en la Universidad de Valparaíso. Esta conferencia es para todos los jóvenes que van a iniciar o están en la preparatoria (High School). Esta conferencia se llevará a cabo el 17, 18, y 19 de Julio y esta patrocinada por el ministerio de Jóvenes de la Diócesis de Gary. Para mas información por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Jamie Sandona al TEL. 219-6590023 o 219-616-5341y también en: [email protected] Encuentro Mundial de Matrimonios Áreas de Chicago/Gary/Joliet Ayúdanos a patrocinar la iniciativa de matrimonios en la Iglesia! Las parejas que asisten a estos encuentros de matrimonios en los fines de semana no solamente redescubren la alegría, intimidad y romance en su relación, pero también los lleva a actuar de una manera más activa en su parroquia. Juntos, estamos haciendo matrimonios, familias y nuestra Iglesia más fuerte y sana. Dele a su matrimonio nueva vida asistiendo al próximo fin de semana en el área de Chicago del 29 de Mayo al 1ro de Junio, o del 21 al 23 de Agosto o del 30 de Octubre al 1ero de Noviembre. Inscríbase hoy para asistir al próximo fin de semana del Encuentro Matrimonial Mundial.. Para más información de los Fines de Semana en español si vive en el área de Joliet, llamar a Javier y Gaby Vargas (630) 6218984 [email protected] , si vives en el área de Chicago y los suburbios, llamar a Oscar y Luz Delgado (847) 826-9525 [email protected] , y para el área del sur de Chicago y en el Nor – Oeste de Indiana, llamar a Juan yElia Zambrano (708) 825-4099 [email protected] Comunión/Visita al Hospital Si usted conoce alguna persona enferma ó que tiene un impedimento para asistir a Misa y le gustaría que se le lleve la Santa Comunión a su casa o usted tiene algún familiar en el hospital y le gustaría que el Padre vaya a visitarlo, por favor llame a las oficinas de las parroquias de nuestra comunidad de Whiting-Robertsdale al 219-659-0023, 219659-0733, en español comuníquese con Nora Perez al TEL. 219-484-6917. SANTO ROSARIO / ESTUDIO BÍBLICO La Recitación del Santo Rosario en español todos los sábados a las 9 am y estudio bíblico todos los Lunes a las 7 pm en la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón. Como pertenecer a la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón Si usted no está registrado en nuestra Parroquia y le gustaría ser miembro de la Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, puede llamar al TEL. 219-659-0023 o 219–484-6917. Si usted está registrado pero NO está recibiendo los sobres, por favor comuníquese con Nora Pérez al teléfono ya mencionado. Si en su familia viven jóvenes que ya cumplieron sus 18 años de edad, es esencial que ellos llenen una forma como miembro de la Iglesia por separado. Confesiones son escuchadas en español de 9:45 a 10:15 am. Todos los Domingos antes de la Misa de 10:30 am.