Sat. July 1
8:00 Purgatorial Service
5:30 Robert Gilbert
O'Connor Family
Sun. July 2 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00 Lou Grimm
by Sanden & Mary Ellen Joren
11:00 Erlinda Paredes Cayabyab
by Arsenia C. Pulley

THANK YOU
Thank you to all whom contributed to the collection on the weekend of June 17th & June 18. The weekly amount collected was $1,247.08.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Jack Seniw
Ann Knight
Rita Schreiber
Len Murphy
Corine Murphy
Ann Dytrych
Bill O'Connor
Adeline Deneen
Betty Nemecek
Helen Blaha
Betty Paschal
Ann Mysliwiec
Linda Jones
Art Rankin
Eileen Desidero
Bernadine Smith
Chloe Ochoa
Nora El
Eugene Orris
Marian Nemeth
Marie Craig
Brittany Dubs
Mr. Graves
Dorothy Loeffler
C. Campbell
Theresa Bauer
Shaun Deneen
E. Thielmann
Della Herrod
Sandra Thomas
Virgil Barron
Dorothy Barron
Judy Jones
Jackie Weirbicki

Anyone who is ill in our parish and would like to receive Holy Communion; call (708) 331-8400. If you can be removed or added from the sick list at this time, please call the parish office.

DATES TO REMEMBER
August 19, 20, 25, & 27th Murder Mystery Dinner

SUMMER PRODUCTION
There is murder in the air! This summer the SGM Players will be hosting a "Murder Mystery Dinner". If you would like to be a part of this event,, please contact Linda in the parish office. We need actors, singers, kitchen help, etc.

A LETTTER FROM SR. BARBARA
Dear Sr. Catherine, Lou, and Ladies of the Women's Guild:
Thank You for the generous contribution of $55.00, which I received from you! Sister Catherine told me that you had a St. Joseph's Dinner and made St. James {Social Care} the recipient of your profit!
With summer vacation here and the children home, our need for food is even greater! We will be able to keep all the families supplied because of friends like you folks in Markham!
I would love to come to your September meeting and meet all of you! How great it will be to put faces on the Women's Guild! I'll be in contact with Sr. Catherine as to the date.
May the Holy Spirit shower you with gifts of wisdom, peace, and love.
With great gratitude,
Sister Barbara

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The parish office will open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the summer. You can leave a voice mail at any hour. In case of emergencies, please call Ascension at (708) 333-0931.

TAIZE PRAYER
We are pleased to announce the continuation of Taize prayer at St. Michael church. On every second Sunday of the month, we will be hosting a monthly prayer gathering in the style of the Taize community of France. We hope you will join us for this beautiful prayer experience of music, meditation, and fellowship.

KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER
The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary of Ascension-St. Susanna will host a Luncheon on Sunday, June 25, 2006 recognizing Emerging Leaders (young adults 18 to 35) for their dedication to and hard work in their Church and community, to bring change. The Luncheon, "Our 2006 Shining Stars" will be held at the Ascension-St. Susanna Parish Hall (153rd & Vine Ave., Harvey) from 3:00 - 6:00 PM. Tickets are $35.00 per person.
For ticket information, please contact any of the following: Frankie Cameron (708) 672-8409, Elaine Johnson (708) 333-3240, or Grace Dawson (708) 596-5099.
Thank you for helping us to encourage and support our young adults.

HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Dear Rev. Altman,
Please extend our gratitude to the ladies of St. Gerard's women's Guild for the very generous donation in support of the programs at Hope Community Services.
You can be assured that the funds will be used wisely to assist low income families in our community who are faced with unanticipated emergencies that threaten them with hunger, eviction, foreclosure, or the loss of essential utilities.
Thank you again, and please call upon us should anyone in your parish be in need of our help.
Best wishes,
Anne Brady (Executive Director)

ANGELS HAVE WHEEELS
All Medicare recipients should now be aware that if they suffer from conditions such as arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory disorders, and have difficulty walking or propelling a standard wheelchair they may be eligible to receive an electric wheelchair by Medicare.
For more information on Medicare eligibility contact Gregory at (800) 810-2877.

BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
Did you know that an Illinois worker would need to work 2.4 full-time jobs at the minimum wage ($6.50/hour) to afford a two-bedroom apartment at the fair market rent price of $802.00? [2006 Report on Illinois Poverty]
Want to help? Contact the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, Archdiocese of Chicago, 155 E. Superior, Chicago, IL. 60611 or call (312) 751-5333, fax (312) 787-1554 or email at esegura@archchicago.org.

THEOLOGY-ON-TAP
The parish of St. Joseph in Homewood is once again proud to be hosting Theology-on-Tap. Last year marked this exciting program's 25th year. With your help, we can make the next 25 years better!
Theology-on-tap is a special program fro young adult Catholics, married or single, in their 20's and 30's. St. Joseph parish is located at 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL. Upcoming dates for meetings and the topics to be discussed are as followed: July 9th (Living the Mass: How One Hour a week Can change Your Life by Mr. Joe Paprocki); July 16th (The Spirituality of the Kingdom by Fr. Michael Wanda); July 23rd (The Bible on Relationships: Roadmap for Life by Ms. Judy Chiarelli); and July 30th (The Spirituality of Good Relationship). All are at 7:00 PM and are free. Refreshments will be provided.
` For more information call Anne Marzullo (708) 308-8309, website: http;//www.parishofstjoseph-homewood,org/yam or email: yam@parishofstjoseph-homewwod.org.

IN CONCERT
Austin Girls' choir, a top-level performance group from central Texas, will perform Monday, June 26th at 7:00 PM at Flossmoor community Church, 2218 Hutchison Road in Flossmoor, and Tuesday, June 27th at 7:30 PM at St. Joseph Church, 17951 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Nineteen girls age 11 o 16 will present an eclectic program ranging from madrigals and classic favorites to choreographed swing tunes and Cohan patriotic songs. The choir promises a fun concert guaranteed to set your toes tapping! (Admission is free; donations are welcome.)
The Choir, founded in 1990 by Artistic director Sara Burden-McClure, teaches girls to sing a wide range of styles in three and four part harmony. Widely known as one of North America's top treble choirs, Austin Girl's Choir makes annual concert tours throughout the United States and Europe, and has been broadcast on CNN< C-Span and BBC Radio. For more information, contact John Ligda at St. Joseph Parish, (708) 798-8412 / www.posjhomewood.org, or Dawn DeVries at Flossmoor Community Church, (708)798-2800.

HONOR ROLL
We are pleased to announce that one of our favorite high school students, Patti Smith, has once again made the A Honor roll at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School. To be eligible for the A honor roll a student must earn a grade point average of 3.70 or above. Congratulations Patti and good luck in your college endeavors.

JOYFUL AGAIN!
If you have been recently widowed and are still struggling with the loss, or if you have been widowed for some time and need something to get you "over the hump" because you seem to be stuck in one spot, this program is designed to help you move on with your life while treasuring your past and its precious memories. The next retreat/workshop will be held at Holy Family Parish, Inverness, IL. All are invited. The Joyful Again! Retreat is for both men and women (all ages) who have been widowed and are still trying to find hope and joy in their lives. The retreat will be on August 12 & 13, 2006. The cost is $75 which includes meals.
For further information call (708) 354-7211.

HELP WANTED
Eastern Will County Senior Services is looking for a senior center assistant who has the potential to take over as Executive Director within the near future. This organization serves the communities of University Park, Park Forest, Steger, Crete, Beecher, Peotone, and Monee.
To apply you must be willing to be involved in all phases of Senior Center operations. Telephone, reception, and good customer service skills are required. Data entry and basic computer skills desirable. 20 hours/week, some weekends. Must be eligible for Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Please call Ken Noth for more information at (708) 534-2323.

WHAT'S YOUR CATHOLIC IQ?
The answers to last week's question is: none

This week's questions are:
1. A person using a scapular is (a) praying it; (b) wearing it; (c) kneeling on it; (d) smelling it.
2. The Divine Praises (a) are a series of praises beginning "Blessed be God"; (b) are often recited after Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament; (c) were written by a Jesuit to counteract widespread blasphemy and profanity; (d) all of the above.
3. The energetic disciple whose name was changed from Saul following his encounter with the Risen Christ on the road to Damascus was (a) Stephen; (b) Paul; (c) Timothy; (d) Barnabus.
4. The first glorious mystery of the Rosary is the resurrection of Jesus from the grave. Which of the following is not a way that Jesus spent His time on earth after His resurrection? (a) completing that part of His mission He had determined to do in His human form; (b) proving His resurrection to a disciple who doubted the event; (c) associating with those close to Him; (d) showing Himself to His crucifiers to show that they had achieved the opposite of what they were trying to do.
5. From earliest times the structure of the Mass (a) was entirely original to Christianity; (b) was modeled on Jewish synagogue services; (c) took its shape from pagan Roman cults (d) was influenced by Greek philosophy.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
The love of Christ draws us together today as we embark on a long journey through the Sundays of Ordinary Time. We start our journey in a small boat that is being tossed by stormy seas. During the past few years there has been a great deal of destruction caused by tsunamis and hurricanes. The surging waters have a destructive power that we can hardly comprehend. Place yourself on that tiny boat next to one of the disciples (most of who were experienced fishermen) and you will better understand the fear they felt when the squall came up and waves began to break over the boat. This Gospel story reminds us that Jesus calmed the seas. We are inspired to turn to the Lord when we are faced with those things that bring fear and desperation into our own lives. Christ is present in the midst of every storm we face. Let us not be afraid to ask God to come to our aid, especially when the storms of worry, fear, and anxiety begin to crash over our own lives.

O God of great mercy,
hear the prayer of your people,
voiced in the name of your Son, Jesus,
who calmed the sea and rebuked the wind.
He is Lord forever and ever.
Amen.