OUR LADY OF BISTRICA PARISH BULLETIN

WEEK NO. 47 - - - THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME - - - NOV. 16, 2008  (VOL. 57)

* Sisters’ Convent - MASS  INTENTIONS  WEEK  OF NOVEMBER 16,  2008

Saturday         Nov.    15   :  5:00 p.m. = dec:                Mike and Eva Martinick by family.  Anthony (Birth Remem.)   and Pauline DePasquale and all living   

          (Vigil Mass)                                                                and deceased family members by Jackie and Dan Mazur.  Valentine and Anna Abram by grandson Gregory  Schenck.  (+ 2nd Mass at 7:30 a.m. December 3.)

Sunday            Nov.    16   :10:00 a.m.=  dec:                 Katica Jelenović Murdzak (Death anniv.)  by son Josip Jelenović and family.  Sebastian and Katica 

   (33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time)                                          Čiaćek by Mary and Nikola Katalinich.  Za Hrvatske velikane NDH, and za sve pale u Domovinskom

                                                                                                ratu by David Krezić and family.  (+2nd & 3rd Masses at 6:30 a.m. Nov. 21 and Dec. 4).                           

                                              :11:30 a.m.=  dec:S               Steve and Katherine Barbic (Wedding Anniv. Remem.) by daughters Joanne, Lorraine and

                                                                                                grandchildren.Marian Kostempski by Lou and Rita Violanti. (+ 2nd Mass at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 28.)

Monday           Nov.    17   :*6:30 a.m. =      :                   FOR ALL OUR PARISHIONERS.                                                              

 Elizabeth of Hungary)          :  7:30 a.m. = dec:                 Nicholas Moskaluk (Death Anniversary) by wife.                   

Tuesday          Nov.    18   :*6:30 a.m. = dec:                 For all souls in Purgatory.                                                                                                        

 (Dedication of the Basilicas        :  7:30 a.m. = dec:                 Stanley Radon by wife Inge.

   St. Peter & St. Paul in Rome)                                                                                   

Wednesday    Nov.    19   :*6:30 a.m. = dec:                 Ann Bartokvich ;by Doreen & Pete Mastrobattista.  All deceased and living members of Janostin

  (Weekday)                                                                             family by   Klementina Jasnostin Shroba.  Adam and Emily Schenck by grandson Gregory Schenck.

(+ 3rd Mass at 7:30 a.m. November 22.)                                               

                                              :  7:30 a.m. = dec:                 Marianina Monaco by Tony and Carmela Monaco.                                                                                              

Thursday        Nov.    20   :*6:30 a.m. = dec:                 Rina Blažicko by husband Frank and children.  Marica, Anto, Mijo, Jozo and Marinko Trogrlić by 

  (Weekday)                                                                            Jelka   and Anto Višić and family.  Petar Golubićby wife Mara.                                 

                                              :  7:30 a.m. = dec:                 Mary and Daniel Slonina by daughter Valerie Devany. Vlado and Perka Kresić.                    

Saturday         Nov.    22   :*6:30 a.m. = dec:                 Drina Corić by Steve Yuranovich.                                                            

 (Cecilia, virgin, martyr)        :  7:30 a.m. = dec:                 Ann Bartokvich by Doreen & Pete Mastrobattista.  All deceased and living members of Janostin                                                                                                family by Klementina Janostin Shroba.  Adam and Emily Schenck by grandson Gregory Schenck.                                             

  (Christ the King vigil Mass) :  5:00 p.m. = dec:                 Nicholas Kukoleca (15th Death anniv.) by family.  Raymond Wisher by wife Anita.

 (+ 2nd Mass at 7:30 a.m. December 1.)

                                                                                                                                                                               

Sunday            Nov.    23   :10:00 a.m. = dec:                 Ana Karoglan (Death anniv.) by the family.  Rita Blazicko by husband Frank and children.  Olga

   (Our Lord Jesus Christ                                                         Petrović by Mr. & Mrs. Rajko Krtić.  (+2nd and 3rd Masses at 6:30 a.m. Dec. 9 & Dec. 17.) 

       the King)                         :11:30 a.m. = dec:                 Dean Druzbik (Mass of Remembrance) by Mom, Dad and family.  Marian Kostempski by Altar Society.                                                                                   Lisa Hauret by son Justin & Jamie Hauret. 

(+ 2nd Mass at 6:30 a.m. & 3rd Mass at 7:30 a.m. Dec. 15.)

 

 

TODAY, 33rd  SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME: The end of the liturgical year symbolically designates the end of time and the final events; after which a new world and new times follow.  Perhaps this is the reason why the parable on talents is read in today's liturgy.  The Lord has given His «talents» as He wished.  They symbolize our duties, vocations, responsibilities for virtues and love.  But not all receive the same.  It is clear that we have some responsibilities becasue of these gifts.  God will ask us what we did with these talents.  What is important is our good will in doing good and putting an effort to do our best with those gifts - - - a good management is required - - - we are to use them well.  Each of us will give an account at the end with regards to our faithful cooperation with the given gifts of mind and heart - - - an eternal reward.  «Come, share your Master's joy.»  Those who lived for God and glorified Him in life will receive the reward of eternal life from God.  We have to be vigilant and cooperate with our given talents: first of all by Baptism which started our life with God. Just as a small kernel grows into a huge tree, the Kingdom of God has to grow in us...the Kingdom of grace and truth. We know what happened to the person who buried his talent: he was thrown into the place where grinding of teeth and crying  takes place.

 

    

 

DANAS: 33. NEDJELJA KROZ GODINU: Konac crkvene godine simbolički označuje svršetak vremena i konačne događaje, iza kojih slijedi novi svijet i nmova vremena.  Možda je upravo ta oklonost nadahnula liturgičare, da izaberu parabolu o talentima.  Gospodar je porazdijelio svoje «talente» prema vlastitom nahođenju.  Oni simboliziraju različite službe, zvanja, odgovornosti, prilike za krepost i ljubav.  Ne daju se svakom jednako, «prema njihovoj sposobnosti».  Iz svega toga jasno proizlazi životna odgovornost srazmjerna s preimljenim talentima.  Bog će od svakoga tražiti prema sposobnostima i darovima uma i srca što ih je primio.  Kod svega je sigurno najvažnije dobra volja i živo zalaganje za dobru stvar.  Treba s primljenim talentima dobro «postovati».  Treba ih sve redom dobro upotrijebiti.  Izvršiti u životu svoj milosni zadatak.  Glavno je da talenti nisu zakopani i ponuđene životne šanse neiskorištene.  Iza svega dolazi obračun sa slugama ''' sa svim ljudima i svakim pojedinim.  Za dobro upotrijebljen život, za vjernu suradnju s dobivenim darovima uma i srca vječna nagrada:  «Uđite u veselje gospodara svoga!»  Tko je živio za Boga i njega svojim životom prolavio, prima kao nagradu samog Boga i vječni život.  Trebalo bi dakle budno bdjeti i surađivati najprije s prvodobivenim «talentom» - - - krštenjem, kojim započinje život s Bogom.  No to je još samo kao u klici, koja se ima razviti, da iz gorušičina zrna izraste veliko stablo.  U nama i u Crkvi mora rasti i napredovati kraljestvo Božje, kraljestvo milosti i istine.  Ono će rasti, ako mi sa svoje strane učinimo sve koliko je do nas, jer s Božje strane milost neće nedostati.  Bog je uvijek velikodušniji od nas i veći od našega uma i srca.  Kako je takva vizija posve drugačija od sudbine čovjeka, koji je dobiveni dar zakopao i radi toga je izbačen u tamu, «gdje će biti plač i škripa zuba.»  

 

 

 

TODAY:    Second collection is for our utilities.

 

MONDAY: Religious Instructions for Adults.  Different topics will be discussed with emphasis on the Letters of St. Paul.  

      Sessions will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Every one is welcome.

 

MONDAY:  Confirmation classes from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Anyone who plans to be confirmed in Spring of year 2010 should   

     register now and  start prepartion for the Confirmation.

 

TUESDAY: Eucharistic Adoration in our church today and every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with Rosary recitation at   

      6:00 p.m. followed by Benediction.

 

THURSDAY, NOV. 20: Medjugorje Prayer Group will meet at 7:30 p.m.

 

FRIDAY, NOV. 21: Friday Night Movie: «THE FALL» will be shown in the  upper room of our church hall

at 7:00 p.m.Free admission.  The story is about a paralyzed movie stuntman who bonds

with an imaginative 5 year old girl named Alexandria.  Snacks will be available.

 

NEXT SUNDAY:      Ivanka Elez, one of the visionaries in Medjugorje, will be at our church Sunday, November 23rd. 

She will share her experiences at our 10:00 Croatian Mass and 11:30 English Mass..   

 

NEXT SUNDAY:      Second collection will be for Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

 

ALTAR SOCIETY BAKE SALE NOVEMBER 23RD.

 FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

BOOK FAIR FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

TURKEY & BASKET OF CHEER RAFFLE AT 1:30 P.M.

 

HELP!!!:      Help needed to make 100 nut rolls on Friday, November 21.  Please come to the hall at 8:00 a.m.  Bring a rolling pin and cutting board with you.  We’ll be glad to see you.  We ask for donations of baked goods from our parishioners and friends.  Donations may be dropped off at our hall Sunday morning.  Thank you for your support.  Also, sold raffle tickets may be turned in on November 23rd at the hall.

 

 

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE:  Like the servants in today's gospel, God has given us special assets and expects us to totally invest ourselves in them.  Laziness or being too busy is not tolerated.  Family was freely given to us and is our most precious asset.  Invest yourself!

 

 

 

 

DECEASED: Our parishioner Michael L. Giordano, husband of Catherine (nee Primorac),

    died November 13th.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in our church

     at 9:00 a.m. Monday, November 17th.

                             Our deepest sympathy to the family.

 

LECTORS November  22 & 23   :  

                                                                   5:00 P.M. Vigil Mass: David Petrus

                                                                   10:00 a.m.: Perka Kresic

                                                                                    11:30 a.m.: Terence Stanton