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The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family. We believe in Jesus Christ and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis. We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.

Pastor’s Morsels & Tidbits

Happy New Year Hello...welcome to Flight #2019...We are prepared to take off into the New Year...Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked in an upright position...All self-destructive devices should be turned off at this time...All negativity, hurt and discouragement should be put away...Should we lose altitude during the flight, reach up and pull down a Prayer...Prayers will automatically be activated by Faith...Once your Faith is activated you can assist other passengers...There will be NO BAGGAGE allowed on this flight...The Captain (GOD) has cleared us for takeoff...Destination GREAT-NESS!!! HAVE A BLESSED NEW YEAR!!! Notes on the Scripture The celebration of the feast of the Baptism of the Lord concludes the Christ-mas season. In the Gospel reading, we hear how the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus and how God was “well pleased” with his “beloved Son.” The de-scent of the Spirit onto Jesus and the voice of God from heaven mark the fi-nal epiphanies of the Christmas season. This provides us a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and consider what our own individual baptisms mean to us. Is baptism just about getting to heaven or is there something far deeper behind this gift of water and the Holy Spirit? When Jesus was baptized, God told him he was his Son. When we are baptized, God claims us as his sons and daughters too. What does being baptized mean to you? Happy Anniversary to our Knights The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service or-ganization. Founded by Michael J. McGivney in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882, it was named in honor of the explorer Christopher Columbus. Originally serving as a mutual benefit society to working-class and immigrant Catholics in the United States, it developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to providing charitable services, including war and disaster relief, actively de-fending Catholicism in various nations, and promoting Catholic education. We are very pleased to have our Council here at SFA. As they celebrate their 3rd anniversary I want to acknowledged all the members for their service. Our knights have conducted a variety of outreach as well as social events. This last year, large donations were made to the Sisters of the Servants of the Lord and the Military Chaplain’s Scholarship Fund. Also, they donated an ultrasound machine and our wonderful flag poll in front of the church. Please join me in congratulating our Knights for their great service!!!

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Tuesday, January 15 ♦ Book Club, 1:00 pm (NR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Taize Prayer, 7:00 pm (CH) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 4-8, 7:00 pm (SFC) Wednesday, January 16 ♦ OA Meeting, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) Thursday, January 17 ♦ Friends of St. Francis, 12:00 pm (SFC) ♦ St. Vincent de Paul, 7:00 pm (NR) Friday, January 18 ♦ A.A., 7:30 pm (NR) Saturday, January 19 ♦ Continuation Committee, 9:00 am (GR) ♦ Marian Movement, 10:00 am (NR) ♦ Wedding Workshop, 11:00 am (CH) ♦ Bring a Friend to Church & Coffee and… Sunday, January 20 ♦ Children’s Liturgy of the Word during

9:00 am and 10:30 am Mass (UH) ♦ Bring a Friend to Church & Coffee and…

THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS

St. Francis Book Club

The next meeting dates are:

January 15, 2019 to discuss “The Kennedy Debutant”

by Kerri Maher

AND

February 19, 2019 to discuss “Educated” by Tara Westover

1:00 pm in the Niehaus Room ALL ARE WELCOME!

WHEN: Tuesday, January 15 at 7:00 pm WHERE: St. Francis of Assisi WHAT: Taizé is the name of a village in south-eastern France. This type of prayer originated in the early 1940’s. The founder, Brother Roger Schultz, was 25 years old. It was during World War II when he felt compelled to create a community where simplicity and kind-heartedness would be lived out. A one-hour prayer service using songs from Taizé is the experience of singing of refrains, hearing Scripture, praying, and being silent for short peri-ods of time. This prayer is for people of all ages, it is very meditative and moving. We invite you to come and experience God’s pres-ence in our lives. In this busy world, we need to nourish ourselves more and more through prayer, silence, song and on Christ Himself, who is the source of all grace and wisdom.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish invites all parishioners to

BRING A FRIEND TO CHURCH

JANUARY 19 and 20, 2019

More details on page 5

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Pray with Paint!

Intuitive painting is a meditative prayer. Each experience is different. We will use scripture, Christian music, our creative intuition and paint in this prayerful process. Let go of fear and ex-pectations. No painting experience or artistic talent is required. Just come with an open mind and heart to listen to the voice of God. Choose one of 2 sessions: Monday Jan. 28th 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Monday Jan 28th 7-9 p.m. in the St. Francis Center. Acrylic paint, canvases, and all other supplies will be provid-ed. There is a $7 material fee. The group size is limited so register early and bring a friend! To register call the St. Francis Office: 708-460-0042

The Social Committee at St. Francis of Assisi cordially invites you to attend our Polish Polka Dance on February 9, 2019.

Please come for an evening of dinner, dancing and fellowship! Dinner will promptly be served immediately following the 5:15pm Mass. Music will be provided by Bernie II Polka Generations from 7pm-11pm.

Tickets will be on sale the weekends of January 26, 27 and February 2, 3. Tickets: $20 per person, includes a Polish dinner catered by Polonia Banquets (Wild

Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast, Stuffed Cabbage, Potato Dumplings, Sauerkraut and California Blend Vegetables), dessert and coffee. Cash bar for beer, wine and soft drinks.

No tickets will be sold at the door. Any questions, please call Laurie Arredondo 708.478.7113.

Calling All Artists

If you create art, then you are an artist. Would you like to connect with other artists in our parish? If so, come to a meeting on February 5th at 7 p.m. in the Niehaus room. Let’s share ideas, interests, and our work. Let’s network and create opportunities. It does not matter what medium you use. Questions? Call Sue at 708-969-4898

BRING A FRIEND TO CHURCH NEXT WEEKEND

JANUARY 19 and 20, 2019

Help our parish continue to share our Catholic faith with those in our community!

Jesus calls all of us to be his Disciples;

to spread the Good News and invite others to share in our worship.

Following each Mass next weekend stop for

COFFEE AND… in the Great Room to continue our fellowship with our guests.

If available, please bring a food item to share. Drop off food in the Great Room prior to Mass.

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St. Francis of Assisi has blocked seats for the show MAMA MIA at Drury Lane on

March 14, 2019

TICKETS ARE LIMITED SO PLEASE ACT FAST.

Go to the St. Francis office to confirm your seat. If you would like to be seated as a group, please indicate that on your reservations. If you have any questions, please contact Barbwalder@yahoo.com Cost: $80 per person includes transportation, lunch and play. We will depart at 10:45 am; luncheon is at 11:30; performance at 1:30.

We warmly welcome our new parishioners (December 2018) to St. Francis of Assisi:

Theresa (Adent) Oleszkiewicz

Paul & Marlene (Bischoff) Hendershott

Daniel & Sherri (Kubiak) Kolodziej and children:

Caden, Jordy, & Ava

Robert Salcedo, Jr. & Maria Madrigal and children: Roberto, Brittany, Aiden, & Ethan

William Gaynor

Stephen & Elfega (Ruiz) Duensing and children:

Paul, Angela, & Stephanie

Don & Joan (Miller) Varanauski

Bonnie Dziadkowiec and children: William & Michael

Derek & Rebecca (Wolf) Piunti and son: Deno

Mandatory Mission Trip Meeting January 13, 2019 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM St. Francis Teen Room, Lower Level Pew Cleaning January 13, 2019 1:30 - 3:00 PM in Church Come and do some behind the scenes work at St. Francis. This ministry helps keep our worship space clean and inviting to weverybody who enters our building. Everyone welcome. Many hands make light work.

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CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN SCHOOL JOB OPENINGS

P/T Pre-K Teacher Aide Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is accepting applications for a part-time position (25-hours weekly) for a Pre-K teacher aide working with 3-year old and/or 4-year old children. Please email a cover letter, resume, and references to Mrs. Mary Iannucilli, Principal, at mi-annucilli@cjbschool.org Scrip Team - Sales The Cardinal Bernardin Scrip team has two open posi-tions. The work consists of filling scrip orders, selling scrip, and keeping accurate inventory of the scrip cards. (Scrip cards are essentially “gift cards.”) Skills include working with the public, along with creating spread-sheets and word documents. General bookkeeping skills are a plus. Applicants should be able to work 6-8 hours per week including 1 evening (alternate weeks) work. The majority of the work is done at CJB. During the pre-Christmas weeks, the team sells scrip at the neigh-boring parishes. If interested, please contact Corinna Pytel at 708-478-0710.

The “Angel Fund” Each year, across the nation, Catholic schools are recog-nized at their home parishes at weekend masses and with special events at school during “Catholic Schools Week.” This year, the celebration for our parish school, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School (CJB), will begin with liturgies at weekend masses on January 26 and 27. There will be an amazing Open House at CJB on Sunday, Janu-ary 27 from 1p-3p. (If you have never visited us, please make it a point to stop by and see your parish school! You don’t even have to have school-aged children to register. Just come visit us. You are welcome!) Then, throughout the week, special events will be held at CJB, culminating with a special school liturgy. As always, we celebrate the strong program of faith formation at CJB, our nationally twice-recognized blue-ribbon academics, and the selfless involvement of students and staff in a variety of service projects. Four years ago, CJB’s sponsoring parishes began a spe-cial collection known as the “Angel Fund.” This collection is taken up one weekend during the year at the start of Cath-olic Schools Week. The Angel Fund is meant to assist CJB’s parishioner families who may need a bit of financial help to assist them in sending their children to CJB. Any donation you are able to make is greatly appreciated. This special collection will take place the weekend of January 26 and 27. Thank you for your kindness.

I came that they may have life, and

have it abundantly.” JN 10:10

God calls us to himself. Xtreme Youth Ministry is a response to that call. We are united by our baptism, and live it out by doing our best to follow Jesus. We move beyond just the facts and talk about our hopes and dreams, our fears and failures. Our programs, and activities help fill the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of teens. By being involved in Xtreme Youth Ministry we hope to bring you to Je-sus who came so that we may live an abundant life. Contact Matt at sfyg@sfaorland.org for information about how you can get involved.

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for the seminarians in his cam. I lived in a cam with stu-dents. We met weekly to discuss our common life and focus on is-sues of particular concern. In addi-tion, we prayed to-gether. I very much en-joyed this responsi-bility. Looking back however, I could never do it again. The weekly meet-ing began at 10 pm. When my as-signment began, I was in my mid-thirties and the stu-dents in their mid-twenties. Late night gatherings were common. Gone are those days! As I began my 11th year 1989, I in-formed the rector that I would like to make 1988 – 89 my last year. He agreed.

AROUND FOR AWHILE By, Fr. Ed Upton

Sharing my previous assignments has tak-en more space than I anticipated. Guys “Around for a While” easily recall the past. In addition to my work as the director of the Deacon Internship, I was also a cam priest. Cam is a designation unique to Mundelein Seminary. The word cam is a shortened version of camarata which, as I under-stand, is an Italian word that means “walking group”. In the student residence building, each individ-ual room is located on a corridor, 4 corridors on each of the three floors. About 12 stu-dents live in each cor-ridor. The cam is composed of students from all years and various dioceses. A priest also has rooms in the corridor, “the cam priest”. He takes a pastoral role

I also requested to take a sabbatical at the end of the school year. With that per-mission, I made plans for a sabbatical. A student who lived in my cam was from South Africa and was scheduled to be or-dained in 1989. Since I was his cam priest, I was asked to be the seminary rep-resentative at his or-dination. The rector, representing the sem-inary, and another ordinandi from the same diocese was going. So together we planned an African journey. Since we were already going to South Africa, we de-cided to extend our African stay. We planned to visit Ugan-da and visit the par-ents of other students studying at Munde-lein. A Chicago priest, Fr. Tom McQuaid was in Kenya working with Maryknoll mis-

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sionaries; and so we planned a visit with him. While in Kenya, we decided to take a Safari. This African excur-sion was the first part of my sabbatical. Af-ter that was complet-ed, I made plans to spend 6 weeks in the Holy Land. When I returned from sabbatical, I planned to meet with the Per-sonnel Board and ap-ply for a pastorate. My sabbatical plans were completed in April. Sometime in mid-April the rector ap-proached me. He said Cardinal Bernar-din would like me to remain on the faculty another year. I was surprised. I did have a choice to say no and leave as planned, but since I had no definitive plans post sabbatical, I said yes. While in my role as director of Intern-ships, I had a number of responsibilities dur-ing the summer, I asked if another fac-ulty member would carry out those tasks. I would shorten my Israel stay, return right before Labor

Day. The rector agreed. That was one of the best decisions I ever made. In the Archdiocese Pas-torates are open listed – a priest can apply at the time of listing. That was my plan after sab-

batical. However, The St. Francis post-ing was not made till 1990. If I had not stayed the extra year at Mundelein, I am sure I would have been appointed to another parish. What appeared as sacrifice, was a great gift.

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January, 2019 Dear St. Francis of Assisi Parishioner: You have been reading in our parish bulletin about Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School receiv-ing recognition as an “Exemplary High Performing School” by the U.S. Department of Education (meaning CJB is among the nation’s highest performing schools as measured by academic state as-sessments and nationally-normed tests in Reading and Mathematics). This is the second Blue Ribbon designation for CJB! Achieving Blue Ribbon status once is outstanding; to receive the designation twice is very rare! This second Blue Ribbon designation makes us prouder than ever to invite you to attend our Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School Open House on Sunday, January 27, from 1 – 3pm. Sponsored by four parishes (St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie Billiart, and St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr), CJB is your Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic parish school. CJB offers full-day and half-day 3-year-old and 4-year-old Pre-K and we continue to provide full-day Kindergarten, as well! Come and visit these classrooms as well as Grades 1-8. CJB is going on its 19th year and as we continue to grow, we have so much to be proud of! In addition to Blue Ribbon academic excellence, our faith-based daily religious instruction, shared communal prayer and weekly Mass contribute to shaping the spiritual lives of our students. Children are also encouraged to maxim-ize their God-given talents by participating in extra-curricular activities, from athletics to technology, and from choir to drama. In addition to these opportunities, our students volunteer their time in local community service projects. Our school patron, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, former Archbishop of Chi-cago, devoted his life to issues of social justice, peace and the sanctity of human life. It is important to us that his legacy remains a part of CJB. We have high expectations of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School students. We challenge them academically, and we strive to instill in them the Gospel values. CJB provides a loving and nur-turing environment in which children grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally. If this is the kind of school that you would like for your child, we look forward to welcoming you to our Open House on January 27. Sincerely, Rev. Artur Sowa, Pastor Mary Iannucilli, Principal P.S. Visit www.cjbschool.org to complete an online application for the 2019-20 school year. CJB will continue to accept applications until all spaces are filled. As a registered, practicing parishioner, your children are eligible for enrollment at an “in-parish” rate. (“Practicing” parishioners are Catholics who consistently attend Mass, send their children to Religious Education or Catholic school, and support their parish with time, talent, and treasure. This is an on-going expectation during years of enrollment at CJB. Use of parish envelopes is expected.)

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“When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware of our own worth and that of others. His love for each person is cause for great joy, and growing under-standing of this priceless treasure motivates us to share his love with others.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “How to Build a Culture of Life,”

www.usccb.org/culture-of-life

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St. Francis Religious Education

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Catechists are needed for the following grades:

Wed [A] - Grade 4 - 4:30-6:00 pm

Thurs - Grade 7 - 4:30-6:00 pm

Wed [B] - Grade 7– 4:30-6:00 pm

We provide all lesson plans and materials.

Please consider sharing your faith, your time and your talents with the

children of St Francis.

Call 708-460-0155 to learn more.

A Renewal Experience for St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Have you ever felt alone at church?

Do you find yourself looking around at

Mass wondering who all the other people are?

Do you want to feel more connected with

fellow parishioners?

Does your spiritual life need a boost?

Do you want to become more active in our parish but not

sure where to start?

Have you been away from the Church and looking for a way to reconnect?

If you said “yes” to any

of these questions, Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP)

is calling you!

Even if you didn’t say “yes” God might be calling you to this 30-hour experience of reflection: Saturday morning to mid-Sunday

afternoon

You are cordially invited to consider participation in our next CRHP EXPERIENCE

MEN - February 16 - 17 WOMEN - March 2 - 3

TO REGISTER

PLEASE GO THE PARISH WEBSITE www.sfaorland.org

OR CALL: SFA Office, 708-460-0042

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Coupons for Courage

We continue to collect cou-pons for the COURAGE program. This unique min-istry advocates for preg-nant young women follow-ing Christian values. We accept any current coupons for baby products such as diapers, formula, and bath items. The coupon box is located on the counter, in the coat closet, off the narthex. Won’t you help young women, faced with a difficult situation choosing life for their babies? For more information about COURAGE, go to their web site at: www.courageprogram.org

The Compassionate Friends is a self-help organization offering friendship, understand, and hope to bereaved families who have ex-perienced the death of a child of any age. The mission of The Compassionate Friends is “When a child dies, at any age, the family suffers intense pain and may feel hopeless and isolated.” The Compassionate Friends provides high-ly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter. If you are interested in finding out more about this organization and a chapter nearby visit www.compassionatefriends.org or contact The Compassionate Friends, PO Box 3696, Oak Brook, IL 60522 or Toll-Free: 877.969-0010.

Training for Liturgical Ministers coming to St. Michael Parish, 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park , IL 60462

Training for New Extraordinary Ministers

Part 1 - Tuesday, January 15th Part 2 - Tuesday, January 22nd 7-9:00 PM 7-9:30 PM

Training for New Lectors

Part 1 - Tuesday, January 15th Part 2 - Tuesday, January 29th 7-9:00 PM 7-9:30 PM

To register, call or email Pat Chuchla,

Pastoral Associate, at 708-873-4652 or pchuchla@saintmike.com Please provide name, email address & phone number.

You must attend Part 1 & 2 to become certified. Part 1 is the same for both Lectors and

Eucharistic Ministers and focuses on the theology of Ministry and the Eucharist. Part 2 is specific to each ministry.

Co-Sponsored by Vicariate V Ministry Commission.

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Saturday, January 12 5:15 PM Kevin Crisham, rq. by Al & Carol Dudycha and Joe Sankey, rq. by Helping Hands and Thomas McKeon, rq. by John & Virginia Zbos and Lois Minderhout, rq. by Millie & Rick Kluchenek, Jennifer & Dawn Sunday, January 13 7:30 AM Marie Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup and Bill & Anrita Owens, rq. by Dave & Mary Burns 9:00 AM Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by Family and Rose Koetzle, rq. by Children & Grandchildren and David Burberry, rq. by Linda Martarano & Lori Wydra and Margaret Sullivan, rq. by Son, Daniel Sullivan and Patrick Walsh, rq. by Jerry & Kay Saletta 10:30AM Helen Floodas, rq. by Daughter, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and William McCartney, rq. by Dan & Bernadette Wolinski and Christopher Henhegan, rq. by Michael O’Donovan and Jeffrey Spratt, rq. by Caroline Chirillo and John Sink, rq. by Pat Gardner 12:00 PM People of St. Francis Monday, January 14 7:45 AM People of St. Francis Tuesday, January 15 7:45 AM Cosmo & Pauline Ciarrocchi, rq. by Family and Anna Steffens, rq. by Chuck & Maria Steffens Wednesday, January 16 7:45 AM Chester Hoyne, rq. by Frank Margaron Thursday, January 17 7:45 AM People of St. Francis Friday, January 18 7:45 AM Joyce March, rq. by Joseph March Saturday, January 19 5:15 PM Jack Seguin, rq. by Carol & George Buckner and Thomas McKeon, rq. by Lorraine Kowalkowski and Michael Weber, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Mary Biedrzycki, Bonato Family Sunday, January 20 7:30 AM Marie Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup 9:00 AM Joe Sankey, rq. by John & Sheila Pacholski and Special Intention for Gail Hefka, rq. by Rose-mary Zielinski and Richard Urchell, rq. by Crisanti & Kurcz Families and Edward Devine, ra. By Rosemarie Murphy Family and Feargal Keyes, rq. by Anne Lebert 10:30AM People of St. Francis 12:00 PM Thomas McKeon, rq. by Tom & Andrianne Wieczorek and Joseph Macchia, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Special Intention for Andy Ciczak, rq. by Wife & Children and George Harris, rq. by Regina Knapp and Thaddeus Ciesiulka, rq. by McGovern Family

Mary Budz Joseph Carone

Tom Cebula John Coyle Bob Dytrych Lisa Enguita

Joan Esposito Denis Fellman

Cindy & John Knuth Madelon Lorden Jacky Magafas

Richard & Linda Marks Bernie McErlean Denny Niswonger Mary Oleszkiewicz

Marcia Pavela Giovanna Picciolini

Beth Pratt Rose Prohaska Marguerite Rix

Thomas E. Small Louis Tassone

Please pray for all who are sick and in need of healing,

especially:

Robert Aitchison Kevin Connolly Lorraine Kopp

Dorothy Nicholson Robert Paluch Afifeh Sayegh

Readings for the Week

Monday: Heb 1:1-6; Ps 97:1, 2b, 6, 7c, 9; Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12; Ps 8:2ab, 5, 6-9; Mk 1: 21-28 Wednesday: `Heb 2:14-18; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14; Ps 95:6-11; Mk 1: 40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11; Ps 78:3, 4bc, 6c-8; Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 2: 13-17 Sunday: Is 62:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Cor 12:4-11; Jn 2:1-11

In Loving Memory

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Date 01/06/19 Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,480.00 $ 657,440.00

Collected $ 23,232.00 $ 659,366.00

Net ($ 248.00) $ 1,926.00

.

Go to our website, www.sfaorland.org and press the “Donate Now”

button or www.sfaorland.org

and press the “Donate Now” button.

You can also use the yel-low form in your envelope packet or call the office to

sign up: 708-460-0042

Please visit the Saint Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer.

January 19 5:15 PM

January 20 7:30 AM

January 20 9:00 AM

January 20 10:30 AM

January 20 12:00 PM

Presider Rev. Artur Sowa Rev. Artur Sowa Rev. Artur Sowa TBA Priest Rev. Rich Young

Deacon Mike Kiley Mike Kiley Daniel Carroll Michael Pindelski Michael Pindelski

Sacristan Ann Czarny Olga Bartell Barbara Basila Marjorie Curran Adrianne Wieczorek

Lector James Walsh (1) Warren Winker (2)

Kyle Laird (1) Gerald Saletta (2)

Debbie Lipien (1) Patricia Flynn (2)

Rachel Weber (1) George Kaminski (2)

Tina Governale (1) Timothy McCormick (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Ann Czarny H. Paul Harms Mike Kiley Lorraine Martenson Janet Modelski Maureen Niswonger Lisa Picciola Rev. Artur Sowa Anita Sweeney Martin Terpstra John Wator Brian Whiteford

Olga Bartell Kathleen Boland David Burns Patricia Goldberg Patricia Grasso Mike Kiley Sharon McCaffrey Rev. Artur Sowa Lynne Sparks (sub requested) Carmelita Tangonan

Steve Alessi Barbara Basila Michael Basila Daniel Carroll James Dykas Joan Giorgetti Rosemary Januszyk Marilyn Nelson Diane Ostrowski Kathleen Ostrowski Casimir (Casey) Pytel Rev. Artur Sowa

Richard Bonetti Michael Curran Betty Devine Gregory Fifer Janet Fifer Maureen Harton Linda Higgins Rob Klein Toni Klein Sharon Moe Michael Pindelski TBA Priest

Diane Budz Diania Kufta Robert Long Linda McCormick Mary Jo Noreikis Laureen Pietranczyk Michael Pindelski Adrianne Wieczorek Thomas Wieczorek Rev. Rich Young

Altar Server Matthew Gaspardo Anna Walsh VOLUNTEER NOW

Erin Conway Moira Conway Grace Hamilton

Amanda Mackowiak Chris Vittori Gabi Vittori

Alexis Elizondo Gianna Elizondo Nicholas Elizondo

Grace Bryant Matthew Sevik John Thompson

Usher

Joe Czarny (HU) Mike Zoladz Roxanne Zoladz Nancy Sullivan Richard Rzeszutko Alice Rzeszutko

Jeffrey Belski (HU) Paula Belski James Pedersen Harriet Antkiewicz

Keith Nelson (HU) Diane Mackowiak Oriano Pagnucci Greg Gervais Peter Walsh Richard Roberts

John Higgins (HU) John Higgins, Jr. James Winters Kelly Struck George Kelley Janice Ota

Laura Tucco (HU) Joan Ondrus Don (David) Hodson Rosalie Hodson

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The Parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. Entrance is via the walkway at the west side of the church building. Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Chapel is located at the northeast corner of the Church. ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042, Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski (pbelski@sfaorland.org) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Marje Curran (mcurran@sfaorland.org) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Greg Gervais P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins, Kevin Moe, Ryan Reid Bulletin Editor: Jill Hickey Topf (bulletin@...) MUSIC Phone: 460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau (music@sfaorland.org) Accompanist: James Draudt Children's Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci

YOUTH MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-0042 Youth Minister: Matt Toohill (sfyg@sfaorland.org) The Religious Ed offices are located in the St. Francis Center, up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 15010 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60462 Phone: 460-0155, Fax: 460-5086 Dir.: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 (mkburberry@sfaorland.org) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN (CJB) SCHOOL 9250 W 167th St, Orland Hills, IL 60487 Phone: 708-403-6525 Principal: Mary Iannucilli Web page: www.cjbschool.org

15050 South Wolf Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-3028 Website: http://www.sfaorland.org Parish office e-mail: parishoffice@sfaorland.org Parish phone: 708-460-0042

MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY - 5:15 PM; SUNDAY - 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00

and MONDAY - FRIDAY at 7:45 AM

REGISTRATION Become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church. BECOME A CATHOLIC - R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish office at 460-0042. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms usually take place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30 pm. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents. CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Our elementary Catholic regional school is located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th and 94th Ave. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sessions are held on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the St. Francis Center (on the hill). Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 pm and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Satur-day sessions meet from 8:30—10:00 am. Children's Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during the 9 & 10:30 am masses for children 4-years-old to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30-12:00. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Weddings need to be scheduled at least four to six months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are reminded to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more details. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anointing is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 am Mass. Those of advanced age or suffering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. A priest is available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 460-0042.

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor (asowa@sfaorland.org)

REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus (edfupton@aol.com)

SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate (ggensler@sfaorland.org)

DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon (dcarroll@sfaorland.org)

DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon (jdonahue@sfaorland.org)

DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon (mkiley@sfaorland.org)

DEACON MICHAEL J. PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon (mpindelski@sfaorland.org)