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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 Reflections

Dear Friends, Again I would like to invite you to join us for this year’s Lenten Mission. We are pleased to welcome Fr. Britto Berchmans for this sacred time. Our mission will com-mence on Sunday, March 4th and will continue on Monday and Tuesday the 5th and 6th. Sunday Evening’s theme will be “Love Scripts: How to read God’s Handwriting” We begin our spiritual journey when we recognize that God not only loves us, but is in love with us. We need to develop the capacity to recognize God’s handwriting as He sends us His love-notes every day. Monday Evening’s theme will be “Prayer: Getting in touch with the God within” Heeding the command of the Lord to pray always, we seek to give expression to the groans and longings of our hearts. Prayer is basically our response to the God who has taken the initiative to love us unconditionally. Tuesday Evening’s theme will be “Rejoicing: Happiness and Fulfillment in life” No matter what we do, we are all seeking happiness. And yet, happiness seems to be so elusive. In this talk, Fr Britto outlines a simple approach to living our lives to the fullest. Drawing insights from positive psychology, spiritual life and common wisdom, he attempts to provide concrete steps to live more fully our everyday lives. This Sunday, and the two that follow, we celebrate the Scrutinies of the Elect. These very special rites are celebrated on the middle three Sundays of Lent, at liturgies in which the Elect are present. The Elect are those in our midst who are preparing for Baptism. Part of their journey to the font is that they have been received among us through the Rite of Acceptance, and they have been enrolled in the Book of the Elect in the Rite of Election. Even if these rites are not celebrated at the liturgy we attend, it can be wonderful to reflect upon the journey these Elect are making during Lent, as an inspiration and source of renewal for us in our journey. These are ancient rites and they may, at first, seem strange to us. But they are pro-foundly rooted in our human experience. We need to examine (scrutinize) how we are, the areas of our lives where we are tempted, or seriously sin - in what we do and what we fail to do. We really need healing and the strength that can come from the support of our sisters and brothers. In the early Church these rites were meant to investigate the faith of the chosen, to observe their faith, and to help what needed to strengthened, and to assist in areas that needed to be ceased or overcome. For me it seems that the scrutinies are about the elect scrutinizing the faith community, to call us to be fervent in the way we live out our faith. Let us continue to hold fast to our Lenten promises and Lenten disciplines. If we fall, we can get up again and begin, once more, that journey toward Easter. Let us also continue to pray for our Elect – those of our parish – and throughout the world. They bring new life to our Church, and fill us with hope.

Fr. Steve Dombrowski

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St. Patrick's

Day, Saturday, March 17,

we will celebrate Mass at 8:30 a.m.

This week at St. Francis ♦ Daylight Savings Time Begins ♦ Children’s Liturgy of the Word, 9:00 am (UH) ♦ RCIA—2nd Scrutiny, 10:30 am (GR, NR) ♦ Passion Play Practice, 7:00 pm (CH, SFR)

Sunday, March 11

♦ Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Book of Matthew, Session 2, 7:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Evening of Discipleship for Men’s CRHP, 7:00 pm

(GR) ♦ Passion Play Practice, 7:00 pm (CH, SFR)

Wednesday, March 07

♦ Stations of the Cross, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm (CH) ♦ A.A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR)

Friday, March 09

♦ Helping Hands Blood Drive, 7:30 am (SFR) ♦ Marian Movement, 10:15 am (NR) ♦ Sacrament of Reconciliation for 4th Graders, 11:00

am (CH) ♦ Fifth Grade Mass Lesson II, 4:30 pm (UH) ♦ Fifth Grade Family Mass II & Coffee And…, 5:15 pm

(UH)

Saturday, March 10

♦ Senior Wisdom 101: Embracing the Challenges & Joys of Aging, 8:30 am (GR)

♦ Vicariate Training—4 Characteristics of a Vibrant Par-ish, 7:00 pm (GR)

♦ Communion Service, 7:30 pm (CH)

Thursday, March 08

♦ Book of Matthew, Session 2, 8:30 am (SFC) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades K-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Parish Mission, 7:00 pm (CH, GR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 4-8, 7:00 pm (CH, GR)

Tuesday, March 06

♦ Parish Mission, 7:00 pm (CH, GR)

Monday, March 05

YOU’RE INVITED

WHEN: 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH. Next time set for March 13 1:00 – 3:00 pm WHERE: GREAT ROOM WHAT: INFORMAL BUNCO SFA: PARISH WILL PROVIDE DICE AND SCORE CARDS YOU: BRING A SNACK TO SHARE, PENCIL AND A DESIRE TO HAVE FUN

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“O God our Crea-tor… give us cour-age in making our voices heard on behalf of the rights of your Church and the freedom of con-science of all peo-ple of faith.”

USCCB, “Prayer for the Protection of Religious

Liberty” www.bit.ly/ReligiousLibertyPrayer

CATHOLIC PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE TODAY

Come and join us at St. Francis of Assisi to explore wonderful ways to embrace prayer and continue our conversation with God!

Tuesday, March 13 7:30 pm - Liturgy of the Eucharist Tuesday, April 17 7:00 pm - Meditation & Contemplation

All are welcome to join! We meet at 1:00 pm in the Niehaus Room

Tuesday, March 20

We will discuss: “The Trust,” by Ronald Balson

Tuesday, April 17

We will discuss: “Love and Other Consolation Prizes,”

by Jamie Ford

St. Francis Book Club

2018 Parish Mission March 4, 5, & 6, 2018

7:00 pm in Church

“OPEN YOUR HEARTS TO THE LORD”

With Fr. Brito Berchmans

Born in India, Fr. Britto Berchmans has since served the Church in various capaci-ties in India, Italy, and the US, and is now a Chicago diocesan priest. He speaks extensively to groups on spirituality, relationships, and personal growth, and con-ducts parish missions. He holds multiple Master’s de-grees in physics, journalism, and theology, and a Doctor-ate in mass communications. He has produced a six-part set of CDs entitled, Enrich your Marriage. He is current-ly the pastor of St Paul of the Cross Parish in Park Ridge, a parish that ministers to over 4,800 registered fami-lies. Fr Britto laces humor into all his presentations, and recently he has been doing a comedy routine known as “Holy Smokes!” for audienc-es around Chicago. A year ago Fr Britto started to host on Catholic Radio a monthly talk show entitled “Built on the Rock” which focuses on Christ-centered marriages and relationships.

Teens invited to participate Holy Thursday

We are looking for 12 teens who will carry pitch-ers of water during the foot washing. The priests and deacons will do the actual washing, you just need to carry the water. You will also process down the aisle with the gifts of bread and wine. Please contact Matt Toohill in the Youth Ministry office if you are interested. sfyg@sfaorland.org 708-460-0042

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Date Time Sunday, March 4 TBD Pilgrimage to St. John, IN Wednesday March 7 7:00-9:00 PM Passion Play Practice Sunday March 11 7:00-9:00 PM Passion Play Practice Sunday, March 14 7:00-9:00 PM Passion Play Practice Wednesday March 18 7:00-9:00 PM Passion Play Practice Sunday March 21 7:00-9:00 PM Passion Play Practice Saturday March 24 3:00-7:00 PM Palm Sunday/Passion Play @ 5:15 Sunday March 25 8:00 AM-2:00 PM Palm Sunday/Passion Play @ 9, 10:30 & 12

Sunday April 8 7:00-9:00 Passion Play Party

All female positions have been filled, we still need many more male roles to fill for this year’s Passion Play. This has been a tradi-tion at St. Francis of Assisi Parish for more than 20 years. We’d like to continue provid-ing an engaging way of sharing the Gospel. If you can make a sacrifice to participate, you will make St. Francis a better parish. This is accepted at schools for service hours. Join us tonight, see full schedule below.

TRANSGENDERISM: A COMPASSIONATE APPROACH March 15th- By Fr. Thomas Loya at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church The Knowledge and Prayer Series is sponsoring Fr. Thomas Loya, Pastor of Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church and world-wide ex-pert and speaker on the “Theology of the Body” to speak on the issue of Transgenderism. The presentation will be at 7:00 PM on March 15th at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, 14610 Will-Cook Rd in Homer Glen. Fr. Loya says: “My main point will be that on the Transgender issue, as in ALL issues of life, compassion is a function of truth. If we do not know and understand the truth, there can be no compassion. Compas-sionate truth must necessarily debunk certain fallacies, no matter how widely or deeply held they may be. “ “In the process of explaining the “compassionate truth” I also will offer some points for parents and families of how to react, what to say, not to say, what to do, what not to do when a family member suddenly claims to be “Transgender.” The Knowledge and Prayer series is sponsored by the Multi Parish Respect Life Ministries from and Our Lady of the Woods, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Michael in Orland Park and St. Bernard’s, Our Mother of Good Counsel, and Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen

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This Lent, Give Blood

Each Donation could help save 3 lives.

Saturday, March 10 7:30 am- 11:30 am St. Francis Room (Lower Level)

Schedule your donation time

one of 3 ways: · before or after Masses during the

weekends of February 24/25 & March 3/4 in the Narthex

· Online at www.heartlandbc.org · or contact Joyce Franklin at (708)

250-9022 REMEMBER: EAT A GOOD MEAL AND DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS AHEAD OF TIME!

For eligibility questions, call Heartland Blood Center at (708) 633-0101

PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT TIME OF

DONATION

WALK-INS WELCOME!

Join us after morning mass and again at 7:00 pm in Upton Hall. If you are unable to join us, but would like to make a contribution, we are accepting donations of crayons, glue sticks,

erasers, individually wrapped piec-es of candy, fruit snacks and socks. This project truly brings smiles to hundreds of precious faces. On behalf of our committee, thank you for your consideration and continued support. Should you have any questions please contact Paula Belski at pio-la@comcast.net. Please note: we are assembling on a Wednesday, not Monday as we usually do.

DUE THIS WEEKEND

EASTER BASKETS for Parish Shut-Ins and

Holy Family Villa Residents

Contents may include some or all

of the following: Please mark the basket

“Male” or “Female”

Thank You!!

Questions: Call Teri Sankey at 708 478 0474

D uring Lent, there are many opportuni-ties to aid the less fortunate. One way to make a contribution as a family is to

participate in assembling Easter Baskets for the many children in need who live near our own community. On Wednesday, March 14th, the Catholic Charities @ St. Francis committee will meet to fill baskets that will be given to the children whose families visit the supple-mental supper programs at St. Anne, St. Blase and St. Christo-pher. We will also assemble gift bags containing hygiene kits, socks and t-shirts to be given to the homeless.

Shampoo/Conditioner Hand Cream Comb/Brush Deodorant

Toothbrush/toothpaste Hand Sanitizer Playing cards Paperback books

Tissues Bandaids Magazines Pretzels

Crackers Sugar-free cookies/candy

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FRIENDS OF ST FRANCIS CLUB MARCH 2018

The Friends of St Francis Club is meeting on Thursday, March 15th in the St Francis Center Building at Noon. This is also our annual St Joseph’s Table. All members are asked to consider bringing a dish to add to the table. Suggested cate-gories are: Side dishes, casse-roles, salads, appetizers, or des-serts. Or your house specialty.

Questions regarding the club contact:

Cindy Bennecke 708-912-0524 or Dolores Grekowicz 708-403-4135

We warmly welcome our new parishioners (February 2018)

to St. Francis of Assisi:

Anthony & Linda (Rosario) Maurella and chil-dren: Santino, Anthony III, Sean, and Michael

David Bucio & Julie Logan and children:

Jordan & Vanessa

Richard Bonetti

Kathrine (Diebold) Dal Cason

Justin & Megan (Schroeder) Settle and daughter: Everly

Robert & Kathryn (Dynowski) Ruth and children:

Robert & George

Pawet Fafrowicz & Ewelina Iglar and daughter: Annabella

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Adult Faith Formation AROUND FOR AWHILE By, Fr. Ed Upton

I write this February 20th for the March 4th bulletin. I interrupt my CJB school reflec-tion. Yesterday, I re-ceived a call informing me that one of my clos-est friends, Fr. Larry Duris, died sudden-ly. He did not show up for morning Mass and when his associate went to check his room he found him dead. There was disbelief when I heard this news. We had spoken on the phone just a week before and he was in good spirits. Lar-ry was pastor of St.Ailbe in Chica-go. They were in the final planning steps in the Archdioce-san process "Renew My Church". While this required much work and will have significant im-pact, he seemed excit-ed about the process. Larry and I were or-dained in 1969. Like all in the class of ‘69, he had the option to retire in 2013. He asked the Cardinal for an exten-sion to pastor beyond 70, and it was grant-ed. He was devoted to

ministry. I regret he never had the oppor-tunity to en-joy retirement. But, he never wanted to consid-er retirement. For 47 years, Larry ministered in the Afri-can-American commu-nity. First as an associ-ate, then pastor of 3 parishes in those com-munities. His interest in this min-istry began when we worked as seminarians at Precious Blood par-ish. He served that community with unfail-ing dedication and faith. The years were not without challenge. He was a strong advocate of Catholic Schools, aware of what they of-fer to the community. His parishes were not all the same. In visiting him I learned the diver-sity in the African-American communi-ty. Some were poor and suffered the chal-lenges of poverty. Oth-ers were middle-class and provided a different ministerial focus. In all those Larry was open and generous and with flexibility to minister to

people in differing ways. At times he experienced the impact of racial prej-udice. People asking why he never pastored a “better par-ish"? Meaning white of course. He simply shared the experiences of his parishes and nev-er let the bias he at times experienced hard-en his heart. He worked long hours and at times with limited resources. He had many talents that he shared with his parishes as well as with the Archdiocese. We would often meet for dinner; shared time away. We enjoyed each other's compa-ny. St. Ailbe has lost a great pastor. I have lost a dear friend. May he rest in peace!

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MINISTRY MOMENTS THIS WEEK: Deacon Mike Kiley

Throughout 2018, this page will include reflections from staff and parishioners high-lighting their ministry involve-ment. I am Deacon Michael Kiley. I was born in Louisville, Kentucky. I lived there for some years and then onto New Orleans and final-ly to Chicago; my fa-ther was with the air-lines. I always had a desire to be a priest but after spending time in the seminary and later living in an Au-gustinian monastery, I came to the conclusion the ordained life was not for me but God had other ideas. In 1993 I was asked by the pas-tor of my home parish would I consider the diaconate and on April 19, 1997, I was or-dained as a perma-nent/single deacon to the Archdiocese of Chicago. My calling is that of ministering to the sick and the dying. This ministry has been one of incredible dimen-sions. Meeting people

at their most challeng-ing times. After fifteen years as staff at the parish, another change was on the horizon. I was asked by the di-rector of the Pastoral Care Office of Palos Hospital to be a full-time chaplain. Seeing this as a way to devote all my time to minister-ing to the sick and dy-ing, I joined Palos. Within four months I became the director of the department. During this time, I had very little opportunity to en-gage in other diaco-nate ministries. Fr. Artur was kind enough to offer me a space at

St. Francis where I could address this is-sue. On September 30, 2016 I retired. I am still on call at Palos when needed for emergen-cies. I continue in the ministry of reaching out to the sick and the dy-ing. People will ask isn’t this a difficult min-istry? Actually, in jour-neying with another at such a time, I receive more than I give. It is with great joy and thanksgiving to be a part the St. Francis of Assisi family.

KEEP HOLY THE SABBATH Copyright (c) J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.

There's no better way to deepen our Lenten practice than to review the Ten Command-ments. The first three, having to do with our right relationship to God, get the most ink. The one we busy peo-ple probably have the most problem with is keeping holy the Sab-bath. If we take this com-mandment literally, ba-bies will go undiapered and dishes will stay on the table, or perhaps meals will not be served. The sick will go unattended and nothing that has anything to do with physical labor will be done. Is mental labor

really work? How about changing that dirty dia-per (poor baby!)? We need to depend on God to discern how to observe real Sabbath time in our lives. The point of this command-ment is that God has given us a great gift: one whole day per week when we are free to rest, worship God, sing, feast, love, and rejoice. As Psalm 19 proclaims: "The law of the LORD is perfect, / refreshing the soul" (19:8). Our Sab-bath rest is a great gift, to be received from God with joy, not with nitpick-ing.

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Join us on April 11 to see the musical at Drury Lane Theater. $75 will include motor coach transportation from St. Francis and your choice of Bistro Steak or Roast Turkey entrée, salad, des-sert and beverage. We will begin boarding at 10:45am and depart from the church parking lot at 11:00am re-turning approximately 5:00pm. Tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis so don’t wait to make your reserva-tion.

Ministry V Vicariate Commission Sponsors

FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF A VIBRANT CHURCH

HOPE, GIFTEDNESS, AWARENESS, AND

RELATIONSHIP

As the world becomes more “spiritual but NOT religious” what does the Catholic Church have to offer?

What can RELIGION provide, that the culture cannot?

What does our faith in Jesus bring to the world?

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Great Room - Use Church Entrance

708-460-0042 Thursday, March 8, 2018

This workshop will be facilitated by

Sr. Gael Gensler and Kathy McNicholas What factors mark a “vibrant parish”? There are about as many answers to that question as there are Catholic parishes! And most of the answers view the parish through a unique lens – Finances in the black? October count? Number of Baptisms and Weddings? Is that true vibrancy? Sr. Gael and Kathy will spend an evening viewing “parish vibrancy” through the lens of what our Catholic faith has to offer the modern world – Hope, Giftedness, Awareness, and Relationship. Come and be inspired to discuss ways your parish can be more alive and vibrant in Christ.

All are invited to attend a meeting on Mon-day, March 12, at either 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm, in the Great Room, to review the parish process for requesting event dates, meeting space and ticket sales for 2018/2019 parish events. We will share the meeting/event date request forms and share information regarding promotion logistics. Since our parish calendar cycles July 1 through June 30, requests for meeting rooms, even regularly scheduled meetings, must be submitted new each year. A review of established procedures will be dis-cussed, as well as updates on how to make bulletin submissions and additional promotion opportunities.

Want a more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilled life?

Join men and women to listen to Janene Ternes,

Founder of Prayer in Motion, as she guides you towards a more intimate connection with God

“Living in the Light - Workshop” St. Francis of Assisi Church

St. Francis Center Saturday, April 14th - 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Painting by Sue Flanagan, St. Francis Parishioner

GOLFERS WANTED!

Men and Women Experienced and Beginners

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI GOLF LEAGUE

TO PLAY AT ROLLING HILL (SLCC)

MONDAY MORNINGS STARTING MAY 7

Greens Fees per week: $14 Walking; $25 Riding

TO REGISTER: CALL THE OFFICE

460-0042

LEAGUE FEE: $40 FOR THE SEASON INCLUDES ENDING LUNCH, PRIZES

AND COMPUTER RECORD FOR EACH WEEK’S SCORE

(Pro Shop)

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The Social Committee of St. Francis of Assisi welcomes all to a Pasta Dinner.

This event is March 23, 2018 from 4:30pm to 7:00pm in Upton Hall.

The main adult entrée (vegetable lasagna and 3 jumbo raviolis) will be catered

from RoccoVino’s.

Salad, bread, butter, coffee, pop and dessert are also included.

The child’s dinner entrée is two chicken tenders and macaroni and cheese.

Salad, bread, butter, dessert and a beverage is also included.

Feel free to BYOB!

Adults: $10.00 (ages 14 and up) Children: $5.00 (13 and under)

There will be NO tickets sold at the door.

Tickets can only be purchased on the weekends of March 10, 11 and March 17, 18 due to the caterer’s deadline.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Any questions, please call Laurie Arredondo 478-7113.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION If your parish is reading from Year B of the Lectionary today, and not Year A, as is normally done when there are elect present for the scrutinies and preparing for Easter baptism, you hear about Jesus driving the money-changers from the temple. If you wished to get as close as possible to this site today, you would in fact be at a Muslim shrine, the Dome of the Rock, built on the ruins of Herod's temple. Archeologists believe that this striking, gold-domed crown of a shrine is set precisely where the Holy of Holies once was. Jews believe that the rock is the exact spot where Abraham was prepared to sacrifice Isaac. It is not a mosque, as some think, but a shrine, the oldest one in the Muslim world. For them, the rock is the place from which the Prophet Mohammed ascended on a visit to heaven. The Crusaders mistook the shrine for the actual Temple of Solomon, and the infamous Knights Templar used it as their headquarters and model for their churches elsewhere. The geometric perfection of the shrine is a mathematician's dream. The inscriptions are not exactly hospitable though, since they encour-age Christians to "depart from error" and declare that "Jesus son of Mary was only a messenger of God." In ancient times, those who prayed here after walking around the rock were given a certificate entitling the bearer to admission to paradise. The ticket had to be buried with them.

--Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

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Saturday, March 03 5:15 PM Tom Murphy, rq. by John & Virginia Zbos and Anthony & Florence Kosiara, rq. by Wrobel Family and Jean Wakefield, rq. by Virginia & Mike Lesnet Sunday, March 04 7:30 AM David Burberry, rq. by Cindy Bennecke and Tom Murphy, rq. by John & Virginia Zbos and Richard Supanich, rq. by Thaddeus Grekowicz 9:00 AM Jim Preston, rq. by Linda & Richard Misiorowski and Don Gray, rq. by John & Virginia Zbos and Denise Klovens, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll 10:30 AM Ann & Everett Janachowski, rq. by Mr. & Mrs. James Cuci and Rita Webster, rq. by Regina Knapp and Rosalie Whalen, rq. by Biggio Family 12:00 PM People of St. Francis Monday, March 05 7:45 AM Emily Dybala, rq. by Don & Mark Dybala and Alvin Dutenhoffer, rq. by Anne Kelly Tuesday, March 06 7:45 AM Dawn Winkleman, rq. by Manderino children and Patrick Casey, rq. by Eileen McCarthy and Michael & Therese Dutenhoffer, rq. by Deloris Fischer 7:30 PM People of St. Francis Wednesday, March 07 7:45 AM Kathleen King, rq. by George King Family and Versetto & LaFemina Family, rq. by Versetto Family and Pappalardo Family, rq. by Versetto Family Thursday, March 08 7:45 AM Marvin & Esther Phillips, rq. by Lucky & Bradley 7:30 PM Prayer Service - no intentions Friday, March 09 7:45 AM Norb & Lea Retis, rq. by Pam & Ted Murawski and Susan Cava, rq. by Joe March Saturday, March 10 5:15 PM Elizabeth & Richard Shinners and Dan & Bridget O’Rourke, rq. by Sally O’Rourke and Loretta Niedzwiadek, rq. by Tarasuk Family Sunday, March 11 7:30 AM Louis Belski and Marie Jean Skorup and Ruth Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup 9:00 AM Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by Family and Patrick Cahill, rq. by Kay & Jerry Saletta and James & Alice Murphy, rq. by Murphy Family 10:30 AM Margaret Kulovitz, rq. by Lammert Family and Marge Janachowski, rq. by McKevitt Family and Denise Klovens, rq. by Jim & Marian Ward 12:00 PM People of St. Francis

Fr. Lawrence Duris

Carita Grojean

Bernice Hopkins

Anthony Catalano Jr. Emily Cepkauskas

Steven Cernak James Deacy

Patricia DiGangi Jim & Catherine Dillon

Jean Hornick Dr. Jim Kline Angie Latek Bill Lorden

Madelon Lorden

Douglas Lukas Robert O’Donnell

Bernadine Peterson Bonnie Petrick Bob Przybysz Jackie Smith

Russell Soucek Dorothy Stoterau Nicholas Versetto Mary Lynn Vitucci

Jeanette Wood

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

Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Ps 25:4-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Mt 5:17-19

Thursday: Jer 7:23-28; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; Lk 11:14-23

Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 81:6c-11ab, 14, 17; Mk 12:28-34

Saturday: Hos 6:1-6; Ps 51:3-4, 18-21ab; Lk 18:9-14

Sunday: 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23; Ps 137:1-6; Eph 2:4-10; Jn 3:14-21 Alternate readings (Year A): 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Ps 23:1-6; Eph 5:8-14; Jn 9:1-41 [1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38]

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

02/25/17 Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,065.00 $ 802,275.00

Collected $ 25,912.00 $ 841,783.00

Net $ 2,847.00 $ 34,508.00

.

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 yellow form in your envelope packet or call

the office to sign up: 708-460-0042

We joyfully welcome the following children

into our Christian Community:

February 25, 2018

Benjamin Richard Partyka Son of John & Jamie (Boswell) Partyka

Saturday, March 10 5:15 pm

Sunday, March 11 7:30 am

Sunday, March 11 9:00 am

Sunday, March 11 10:30 am

Sunday, March 11 12:00 pm

Presider Rev. Rich Young Rev. Ed Upton Rev. Steven Dombrowski Rev. Steven Dombrowski Rev. Rich Young

Deacon Mike Kiley VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER NOW Michael Pindelski

Sacristan Ann Czarny Dolores Grekowicz Betty Kameron Marjorie Curran Adrianne Wieczorek

Lector Jill Dwyer (1) Jerri LaRoche (2)

Kyle Laird (1) Alice Rzeszutko (2)

Rachel Weber (1) Thomas Glynn (2)

Michelle Whalen (1) Greg Moe (2)

Warren Winker (1) Nancy Palacz (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Ann Czarny Pamela England H. Paul Harms Mike Kiley Richard Klein Peter Piazza Nancy Sullivan Martin Terpstra Tricia Vidinich Rev. Rich Young John Zubik Sandra Zubik

Kathleen Boland David Burns Michael Doyle Patricia Doyle Bernard Flanagan Patricia Goldberg Patricia Grasso Dolores Grekowicz Maureen Niswonger Rev. Ed Upton

Steve Alessi William Carroll Rev. Steven Dombrowski Joan Giorgetti Betty Kameron Marilyn Nelson Diane Ostrowski Kathleen Ostrowski Kim Reid David Trzesniewski Mary Vaas Rosemary Zielinski

Kathleen Biederman Michael Curran Rev. Steven Dombrowski Gregory Fifer Janet Fifer Patricia Flynn Wendy Freer Mary Greenan Karen Koehler Jacqueline Magafas Robert J. McGuire Sharon Moe

Rosalie Hodson Cathy Kara Robert Long Linda McCormick Timothy McCormick Mary Jo Noreikis Michael Pindelski Adrianne Wieczorek Thomas Wieczorek Rev. Rich Young

Altar Server Hailey Dwyer John Dwyer Julia Malysz

Alexis Elizondo Gianna Elizondo Nicholas Elizondo

Ryan Reid Isabella Schreck William Schreck

Kevin Moe Isabella Shin Brendan Siemiawski

Grace Bryant Matthew Sevik John Thompson

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Joe Sankey (HU) Teri Sankey Alice Rzeszutko Richard Rzeszutko Robert Adamowski Renee Farrell

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16 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, ORLAND PARK 03/04/18

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community

The parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. Entrance is via the walkway at the west side of the church build-ing. The parish offices are open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Religious Ed offices are located in the St. Francis Center, 15010 Wolf Rd.— up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. The Eucharistic Chapel is open for prayer twenty-four hours a day. 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: Andy Bakes, Joe Boyce, Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 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 SCHOOL Phone: 708-403-6525 Principal: Mary Iannucilli Web page: www.cjbschool.org YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister: Matt Toohill (sfyg@sfaorland.org) 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 BULLETIN Editor: Jill Hickey Topf (bulletin@sfaorland.org) Submissions generally due 7-10 days in advance of publication. Send copy directly via email or leave in mailbox at parish office. PARISH LIBRARY In the Great Room there is a “SELF-SERVE” parish library

MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: 5:15 PM SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 , AND 12:00 AND MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7:45 AM

Religious Education Religious Education meets on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the Religious Education Center. Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday sessions meet from 8:30—10:00 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word meets on Sun-days during the 9 & 10:30 a.m. masses for children 4-years-old to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information. The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin School, located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th and 94th Ave., is the elementary Catholic regional school for parishioners of St. Francis. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525.

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.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 a.m. Mass. Those of advanced age or suf-fering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. The priests are available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 460-0042.

Baptisms

Baptisms usually take place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents.

Marriages 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 de-tails.

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.

Registration

You may become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church.

Boundaries North: 135th St. South: 183rd St.

West: Will-Cook Road East: 108th Ave. - 135th St. - 153rd St.

104th Ave. - 153rd St. - 183rd St.

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

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor (ON SABBATICAL JAN-JUN, 2018)

REV. STEVEN DOMBROWSKI, Associate Pastor (sdombrowski@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 (mak1950@sbcglobal.net)

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