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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 Sisters and Brothers, At the Center of today’s Gospel is the Line: “Now the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” At one time or another, we all harbor a secret dream of glory. Partly this is healthy, a sign that we are emo-tionally well. But sometimes there is a tension with what the world con-siders “Glory” and what Jesus considered Glory – well, actually more that sometimes. These are some of the people in our world who receive glory and re-nown and fame and publicity: - pop stars, sport stars, successful busi-ness people, company directors, billionaires. Are they the really im-portant people in our world? The first of Jesus’ signs in the Gospel of John took place at the Wed-ding in Cana. In that story Jesus said that his hour had not yet come. But in today’s passage, he says “Now the hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.” What is this hour of glory for Jesus? It is his passion and death. Why is this so? “When he is lifted up from the earth he will draw all People to himself.” Jesus’ glory is not what the world thinks glorious because the world does not see as God sees. Jesus defines glory very differently than we do. Real glory for him, is not the glory of being a champion, of winning an Oscar, or of being an object of envy because of our looks or our wealth. Glory consists in being deep in compassion, forgiveness, and graciousness. There are many people who are not famous; they are people caring for sick relatives, people suffering crosses without grumbling, those giving encouragement to others, those who bring the love of God to others, those who witness to Jesus in small ways. Are they the really great people in our world? I think they are. Think of a pop song or a great goal scored during a championship or a successful business deal. It will not last into eternity. Think of an act of kindness to someone in need; that will last into eternity. That needs to be our focus as we continue to move toward Jerusalem – to the washing of feet on Holy Thursday – to the Lifting up of the Cross on Good Friday – to the triumph of Easter!

Fellow companion on the Journey,

Fr. Steve Dombrowski

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This week at St. Francis

♦ Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Religious Ed (B), Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Book of Matthew, Session 2, 7:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Passion Play Practice, 7:00 pm (CH, SFR)

Wednesday, March 21

♦ Stations of the Cross, 3:00 pm & 7:30 pm (CH) ♦ Pasta Night, 4:00 pm (UH) ♦ A.A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR)

Friday, March 23

♦ RCIA Retreat, 9:00 am (SFC) ♦ Passion Play Rehearsal & Dinner, 3:00 pm (CH, SFR) ♦ RE Registration Packet Pickup, 5:15 pm (GR)

Saturday, March 24

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

♦ Adult Faith Formation, 7:00 pm (NR) ♦ Communion Service, 7:30 pm (CH)

Thursday, March 22

♦ Book of Matthew, Session 2, 8:30 am (SFC) ♦ Book Club, 1:00 pm (NR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades K-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Family event meeting, 6:30 pm (GR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 4-8, 7:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Xtreme Team Adult Leaders Meeting, 7:00 pm (SFR) ♦ Evening Mass, 7:30 pm

Tuesday, March 20

♦ Finance Council, 7:30 pm (GR)

Monday, March 19

Want a more

peaceful, joyful, and fulfilled life?

Register Now: “Living in the

Light” Workshop

Join men and women to listen to Janene Ternes, Founder of Prayer in Motion, as she guides you towards a more intimate connec-tion with God. Together we will explore the source of our hope, using movement, music, Scripture, guided meditation, Lectio Divina (praying with scripture) and journaling. Be inspired by Janene’s story of moving from darkness to light through God’s faithfulness. Leave refreshed and hopeful!

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

Center Saturday, April 14th

Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM Program 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

$35 includes breakfast, lunch, activities Register online at www.sfaorland.org

Registration in the narthex 3/11, 3/18, 4/8

♦ RE Registration Packet Pickup, 7:30 am (GR)

♦ Passion Play during 9:00, 10:30, 12:00 masses (UH, SFR)

Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday

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Can you help decorate St. Francis for Palm Sunday and Easter?

The art and environment team is always looking for that next occasional volunteer who might want to work with us as we take on the formidable project of decorating church for the Palm Sunday and Easter holidays. This is the busiest liturgi-cal season for our committee and we'd appreciate any and all help you might offer. This is also a great time to put our teens and college students to work (they can earn service hours?). Many hands are needed and all are welcome. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

Thursday, 3-22, 8:30AM; Friday, 3-23, 8:30AM; Saturday, 3-24 8:30AM

Tuesday, 3-27 10AM

Wednesday, 3-28 8:30AM Thursday, 3-29 8:30AM

Friday, 3-30 8:30AM AND 8PM (after Good Friday Services) Saturday 3-31 8:30AM

Tuesday, 4-3 8:30AM (we strike the basement decorations) These dates and times are subject to change based upon church events. Please check with the office or debi Ross to confirm: 708-403-9351 or insidelooks@aol.com Thanks in advance for your help. You'll have a great time working with us!

debi Ross Chair, Art and Environment at St. Francis

St. Peregrine is the patron saint for persons suffering from cancer, AIDS, or other illness.

Monday, April 9 at 7:00 pm in the church, St. Fran-cis of Assisi will begin offering a novena to St. Peregrine. The novena will be held for 9 con-secutive Mon-days (except for Memorial Day). All parishioners are welcome to participate.

Join us on April 11 to see the musical at Dru-ry Lane Theater. $75 will include motor coach transportation from St. Francis and your choice of Bistro Steak or Roast Turkey entrée, salad, dessert and beverage. We will

begin boarding at 10:45am and depart from the church parking lot at 11:00am returning approxi-mately 5:00pm. Tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis so don’t wait to make your reservation. In order to reserve your ticket, please write your check payable to St. Francis in the amount of $75 per person. Bring it to the church office where you will select your menu choice. If you have any questions, contact Barbara Walder at barbwal-der@yahoo.com or 708-351-8994.

Join us for Bunco March 22 at 1:00 pm - bring a snack to share.

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The Social Committee of

St. Francis of Assisi invites all to a Pasta Dinner.

This event is March 23, 2018

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 must be purchased this weekend due to the caterer’s deadline.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Any questions, please call

Laurie Arredondo 478-7113.

WANTED! Men & Women Golfers Experienced or Beginners

St. Francis of Assisi Golf League to play at Rolling Hill (SLCC)

Monday Mornings starting May 7 GREENS FEE: $14 Walking; $25 Riding per week TO REGISTER: Stop by the parish office with check or cash or credit card or register on line on the parish website using your credit card. LEAGUE FEE: $40 for the season – includes ending lunch, prizes and computer record for each week’s score (Pro Shop) REGISTRATION DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 15TH.

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

MARCH 27, 7:30 PM Monday, March 26th - 7:30 PM

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Senior Wisdom 101: Embracing the

Challenges and Joys of Aging

Thursday, March 22

8:30- 9:30am

Facilitated by Valerie Piazza, LCPC, RN.

Research shows that the greatest in-fluence on our hap-piness involves: • Our perspective

toward life: Culti-vating our ability to reframe our sit-uation more posi-tively, while ac-knowledging the reality of life’s challenges.

• Our capacity to experience grati-tude.

• Our choice to be kind and gener-ous.

• The gift of Faith.

Consider attending the next two weeks. Enjoy lively discus-

sion, shared wis-dom, and learn new ways to live more fully with the chal-lenges and difficul-

ties life brings.

Discover how changing your

“perspective” can help you live more fully and joyfully.

Teens invited to participate Holy Thursday We are looking for teens to as-sist on Holy Thursday by car-rying pitchers of water during the foot washing, the priest’s and dea-cons will do the actual washing, you just need to carry the water. Please contact Matt Toohill in the Youth Minis-try office if you are interested. sfyg@sfaorland.org 708-460-0042

SFA Youth Ministry will proclaim the Passion through the Passion Play

Saturday March 24, at 5:15 pm Mass

Sunday March 25, at 9:00 am, 10:30 am & 12:00 pm Masses

The Passion Play will not be performed on

Good Friday.

SFA Youth Ministry took a day to deepen our Lenten commitment with a pilgrimage

to St. John, IN for Mass and a visit to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion.

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

For the last few weeks, I have outlined some of the foundational elements that were necessary to establish our new regional school. This work was a challenge because no new regional school had been established in the previous 30 years. I no longer remember the precise time line of these events. The early planning took place before the es-tablishment of St. Stephen and during the last months of Cardinal Bernardin’s leadership. Final decisions were put on hold in the last months before his death. After Cardinal Ber-nardin’s death, it was not clear if the new Archbish-op was open to continuing this new school. Soon after Archbishop George’s arrival, the early fall of 1997, over dinner at the St. Francis Rectory, Fr. O’Mara, Fr. Homa and I met with the new Arch-bishop. We described the history of the project, mak-ing clear this project be-gan at the request of Car-dinal Bernardin. We out-lined all the planning that had been taken place. He was supportive. We made an additional request. We asked that the school be named after Cardinal Bernardin, since he was instrumental in establishing this new

school. He agreed. But asked that while the school could be named the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School, he

wanted it placed under the patron-age of St. Joseph. And so it was.

He was pleased with the planning that had been done. That night, in addi-tion to organization, dis-cussed a basic under-standing of a Catholic School. It was the pas-tors’ understanding and one that the Cardinal supported, that a Catholic School is not an inde-pendent entity, but rather serves the mission and ministry of the parish. A parish has the respon-sibility to pass on the faith to the next generation. While this is chiefly the parent’s responsibility, a school (or religious edu-cation) works with them. The center of a parish is the Eucharist. Each Sun-day the community gath-ers to be nourished by Gods’ Word and the Eu-charist and then is sent forth to be disciples. It is through this participation and education that chil-dren are brought into this community of faith.

The challenge today is that many families do not

see this relationship. Un-fortunately, only a minority of parents with children in a Catholic School today attend Sunday Mass on a regular basis. (And this same fact applies to fami-lies in Religious Educa-tion.)

This lack of Sunday Mass participation is a challenge in the United States. There are many reasons for this lack of Mass partic-ipation. For some, partici-pation in Sunday sched-uled sports and children activities takes priority. For others, it is an individu-al understanding of faith. They say, I have my per-sonal connection with the Lord, and so find the com-munity gathering not need-ed. Others, simply have grown careless and Sun-day mass has just dropped from their radar. Others are angry, confused about faith and other contributing reasons. This dichotomy between school and church is frus-trating. Over the years, parishes have tried many avenues to encourage and foster this connection. Un-fortunately, for many the school stands as a suffi-cient means to live the Catholic faith. The Cardinal gave his blessings and encouraged us in this new mission.

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MINISTRY MOMENTS THIS WEEK: Ann Carroll

Throughout 2018, this page will include reflections from staff and parishioners high-lighting their ministry involve-ment.

Hi! I’m Ann Carroll, a re-ceptionist at St. Francis and grateful to Father Ar-tur for providing the oppor-tunity to be a part of the SFA staff. My husband Bill and I have been parishion-ers since 1995. We have two adult children. John is 36 and Caitlin is 34; and a grand dog, Bailey the Box-er. We were originally parish-ioners of St. Walter and lived in Blue Island. When we moved to Orland Park, we thought we made a terrible mistake. Our fears were quickly diminished through a sense of wel-coming and belonging we felt when we joined St. Francis of Assisi Parish and encouraged by Father Upton to become involved. I joined the Helping Hands Committee after listening to a friend, Linda Higgins mention the many projects involving the HHC. The next thing I knew, via a

telephone call from Sister Bernard Lynch, I, along with Roxanne Zoladz, became the co-chairs of the Helping Hands Com-mittee. The Helping Hands Com-mittee projects include: Coat Drive, Blood Drive, Food Drive(s), Christmas Outreach, Courage Baby Shower, Easter Basket Project, and Baby Bottle Project. We also serve dinners at the Bishop Goedert Residence (senior citizen housing sponsored by Catholic Charities) and collect: baby coupons for the Courage Program, Pro-ject Linus Blankets, toilet-

ries for Ronald McDonald House Charities and box tops for Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. The mission of the com-mittee is to “follow the example of Christ, who gave his life in the service of others.” Members are individuals with kind and generous hearts, who continually respond YES to our plea to chair, help with a project and through example, live their faith on a daily basis. I would en-courage you to get in-volved, share your God-given talents, and be of service.

SAVED BY GOD’S LOVE Copyright (c) J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Because the people broke the old covenant, God promised a new covenant, not in the blood of oxen and other animals, but in the blood of the Son, Jesus Christ. This new covenant, fore-seen from afar by Jere-miah and the prophets, was not to be engraved on stone, or written on paper, but carved on our hearts, so that we might know God intimately. Not by keeping many laws are we to be saved, but by the love of God, living and real in our hearts through the sacri-fice of Christ.

Our Eucharist is the pledge of that indwelling of Christ, and of our re-sponse of praise and thanksgiving to God for the mercy, love, and kind-ness shown to us in for-giving our sins and cleansing our hearts of everything evil. God issues this invitation to intimacy by offering us the chance to have our sufferings transformed into the perfect love of the Savior, who first loved us.

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Vicariate V Ministry Commission Sponsors MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS &

TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

St. Terrence Parish, RE Building 4300 W. 119th Place in Alsip, IL 60803

708-597-0970 Monday, April 9, 2018 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm

This workshop will be facilitated by Shelley Skas. Shelley will be talking about various mental health issues ranging from ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, autism, depres-sion, self injury, OCD, developmental de-lays, parenting skills, and the different types of therapies that are offered for chil-dren and adolescents. There will be an open Q & A at the end of the presentation. Shelley Skas is a licensed clinical profes-sional counselor who works in a private practice in Orland Park, Illinois. Shelley is also the President of the Healing Center at Silver Lake Gardens located in Orland Park and the Healing Center for Behavior-al Health in New Lenox, Illinois. She spe-cializes in mental health and behavioral treatment for children and adolescents. The Healing Center is a multidisciplinary practice that offers mental health counsel-ing, behavioral therapy, occupational thera-py and applied behavioral analysis therapy (ABA). Shelley is also the founder of Coping Togeth-er, a 501 (c)(3) that provides mental health services to adults with developmental disabilities. Coping To-gether currently services adults at 7 locations across Illinois. When not working Shelley enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She is a co-leader to her daughter’s Girl Scout troop and enjoys taking piano lessons with her son.

Vicariate V Ministry Commission Sponsors MORNING OF REFLECTION FOR

MINISTERS OF CARE

St. Gerald Parish, Arnold Hall 9310 S. 55th Ct. in Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-422-0234 ext. 32 Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 9 am to 12 pm

This workshop will be facilitated by Sr. Jane Schlosser. Those who minister to the sick and dying need time to care for themselves as well. Promoted by our Late Cardinal George, this Apostolate of Suffering Work-shop will explore the sanctity and value of redemptive suffering through prayer, advo-cacy and education, with a specific focus on illness, the physically challenged, and end of life care. As Pope Francis has written, “The Cross of Christ invites us all to allow ourselves to be smitten by His love, teaching us always to look upon others with mercy and tender-ness, especially those who suffer, who are in need of help, who need a word or con-crete action; the cross invites us to step outside ourselves to meet them and to met them and to extend a hand to them.”

Sr. Jane Schlosser is a Sister of Mercy whose ministerial experience includes: Teaching, Religious Education, Liturgical

Work, Sacramental Work, Pastoral Work, and Retreat Work. She has also done pastoral work in the parish setting and been director of formation for her communi-ty. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, a Mas-ter’s in Religious Education, a certificate in Spiritual Di-rection and a Doctorate in Ministry.

“When God creat-ed each of us, He did so with preci-sion and purpose… let us treat each person as the mas-terpiece that he or she is.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

Respect Life Flyer: “Each of Us is a Masterpiece of

God’s Creation” www.bit.ly/

GodsMasterpieces

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“Project Linus” is a nationwide non-profit organization operated 100% by caring vol-unteers. The mission is to provide a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to chil-dren who are serious-ly ill, traumatized, or in need of something to snuggle with. The ideal blanket is any size from infant to teens. The blan-kets have been do-nated to Hospitals, Crisis Centers, and Police & Fire Depart-ments to provide that human touch that someone does in-deed care for them.

ATTENTION ALL CROCHETERS, KNITTERS, AND QUILTERS

This is a great family project!

Donated blankets may be placed in the “Project Linus Box” located in the closet area off the vestibule of the church. Project Li-nus request that you include a note with your name and ad-dress. We are in need of yarn for our volunteers, any size or color yarn will be put to great use. Please call the par-ish office with with any questions or suggestions: 708-460-0042

“BREAKFAST WITH A CUP OF SPIRITUALITY” When: Saturday, March 24, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Where: The auditorium under the chapel at the Moth-erhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 W. St. Francis Rd, Frankfort. Presentation: “The Sacraments & Sacramentals: Their Foundation in Scripture and Tradition.” We will trace their origins, importance, symbols, and ritual. Donation: $15.00. To make reservations call 815.464.3886 or email: mari-lyn.renninger@presencehealth.org.

St. Rita High School seeks a full-time mainte-nance worker. Please send resume and cover

sheet to: Mr. Gary DeCesare, Director of Facilities at gdecesare@stritahs.com

For more details visit

www.stritahs.com/about#employment

CREATION CARE CORNER Taking action to protect God’s great gift to us - Mother Earth

Please Join Our Creation Care Team – All Are Invited!

“...Due to…exploitation of nature, humanity runs the risk of destroying it and becoming in turn a victim of

this degradation.” ~ Pope Paul VI

The Creation Care Team meets the second Monday each month. Our next meeting date and time is:

Monday, April 9, 7-8:30 pm, in the Fr. William Gubbins Center for Faith Formation (St. Elizabeth Setion Parish, NE corner of 167th St.

and 94th Ave., Orland Hills)

Environmental Stewardship Recommendation: Save energy by changing out old incandescent and

halogen light bulbs! New LED light bulbs can give the same light using 85% percent less electricity…adding up to over $100 in savings for most families each year. LED bulbs last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs and 2.5 times longer than compact fluorescents.

Questions? Please call Andy Panelli at 708-508-3111

Teens participating in PADS Out-reach bring more than just a meal to families in crisis. As shown in these photos, they also take time to inter-act with the families they meet. We are proud of our young people for being light to the families they serve.

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Saturday, March 17 8:30 AM “Breakfast Club in Heaven,” rq. by Mike & John 5:15 PM Daniel S. O’Rourke, rq by Sally O’Rourke and Estelle Czub, rq. by The Family and Eileen McKeon, rq. by Thomas McKeon Sunday, March 18 7:30 AM People of St. Francis of Assisi 9:00 AM Phil Brankin, rq. by Peg & Jack Sheehan and Br. Kevin Ruane, rq. by Ann Nellis and Ana Guitierrez, rq. by Priscilla Silvai 10:30 AM Rosalie Whalen, rq. by Fran Capriotti and Rita Webster, rq. by SFA Music Ministry and Ann Janachowski, rq. by Roxanne & Mike Zoladz 12:00 PM Barbara Henry-Jones, rq. by Family and Joyce March, rq. by Joseph March and Victor Lopez, rq. by Angel & Carmen Colon Monday, March 19 7:45 AM Joe Lipien, rq. by Greg & Pam Gervais and Edward Chanda, rq. by Family and Jozefa Wons, rq. by Family Tuesday, March 20 7:45 AM Thomas Foley, rq. by Family and Kathleen Johnson, rq. by Mr. & Mr. Dolph 7:30 PM People of St. Francis Wednesday, March 21 7:45 AM Ann Janachowski, rq. by Lora Martarano and Fred Schmeltzer, rq. by Bobbi Mangan Thursday, March 22 7:45 AM Sr. Paulina Small, rq. by Family 7:30 PM Prayer Service, no intentions Friday, March 23 7:45 AM Adam, Aldofina & Maria Stanek, rq. by Eva & George Lopusznski Saturday, March 24 5:15 PM James Rickord, rq by Family and Norb & Lea Retis, rq. by Pam & Ted Murawski and Pat & Ted Piekarz, rq. by Mary Piekarz Sunday, March 125 7:30 AM Marie Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup and Larry Birmingham, rq. by Cindy Bennecke & Dolores Grekowicz and Alvin Dutenhoffer, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz 9:00 AM Howard Griffin, rq. by Kelsey Flynn and Dennis Raber, rq. by Maureen & Dennis Niswonger and Dorothy Denton, rq. by Blesila Cinco 10:30 AM Marge Janachowski, rq. by SFA Cantors and Dick Sarlo and Lena DiSalle, rq. by Gloria J. Yorke and Edward & Virginia Yorke, rq by Gloria J. Yorke 12:00 PM People of St. Francis of Assisi

Mary Budz Joseph Carone

Anthony Catalano Jr. Emily Cepkauskas

Steven Cernak James Deacy

Patricia DiGangi Jim & Catherine Dillon

Jean Hornick Anne Kelly

Dr. Jim Kline

Angie Latek Bill Lorden

Madelon Lorden Gary Lukas

Bonnie Petrick Bob Przybysz Jackie Smith

Russell Soucek Mary Lynn Vitucci

Jeanette Wood

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

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

Monday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89: 2-5, 27, 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41- 51a Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52- 56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9; Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10: 31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; (procession) Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14: 1 -- 15:47 [15:1-39]

5:15 PM Palm Sunday

7:30 AM Palm Sunday

9:00 AM Palm Sunday

10:30 AM Palm Sunday

12:00 PM Palm Sunday

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

Deacon Michael Pindelski VOLUNTEER NOW Daniel Carroll Mike Kiley VOLUNTEER NOW

Sacristan Elaine Erdman Dolores Grekowicz Pamela Gervais Cindy Lucio Laureen Pietranczyk

Lector Carolyn Kimmey (1) Claudia Capriglione (2)

Alice Rzeszutko (1) Richard Klein (2)

Betty Kameron (1) Kim Reid (2)

Lynn Pajon (1) Thomas Glynn (2)

Tina Governale (1) Jacqueline Magafas (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Robert Adamowski Dolores Blahaus Beth Bruozis Mary Burmeister Elaine Erdman H. Paul Harms Diane McErlean Michael Pindelski debi Ross Rev. Ed Upton Susan Vari Tricia Vidinich

Kathleen Boland David Burns Michael Doyle Patricia Doyle Lisa Freisleben Patricia Goldberg Dolores Grekowicz James Pedersen Rev. Rich Young Dominic Zambuto

Kathleen Biederman Nancy Biggio Daniel Carroll William Carroll Nancy Celeski Pat Depcik Patricia Flynn Pamela Gervais Joan Giorgetti Rosemary Januszyk Sheila Ramsey Rev. Ed Upton

Rev. Steven Dombrowski Mary Greenan Mike Kiley Rob Klein Toni Klein Karen Koehler Cindy Lucio Robert J. McGuire Alana Mitrovich Sharon Moe David Trzesniewski John Wator

Rev. Steven Dombrowski Cathy Kara Robert Long Linda McCormick Timothy McCormick Joan Ondrus Nancy Palacz Marcia Pavela Laureen Pietranczyk VOLUNTEER NOW

Altar Server Giovanna Picciolini Aaron Vales Ronan Vales

Mark Freisleben Nicole Freisleben Grace Hamilton

Michael Bonaminio Nicholas Bonaminio Sophia Bonaminio

Julia Malysz Morgan Onderwater Isabella Shin

Grace Bryant Brendan Siemiawski John Thompson

Usher

Alice Rzeszutko (HU) Richard Rzeszutko Mike Zoladz Roxanne Zoladz Martin Powers Nancy Sullivan

Mike Olk (HU) (sub requested) Harriet Antkiewicz Paula Belski VOLUNTEER NOW

Richard Wysocki (HU) Greg Gervais Oriano Pagnucci Peter Walsh Brian Barrett Diane Mackowiak

Brian Whiteford (HU) Janet Fifer Gregory Fifer James Winters Janice Ota Jay Modelski

Don (David) Hodson (HU) Rosalie Hodson John Coyle Laura Tucco Richard Bonetti VOLUNTEER NOW

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION

Over the next two weeks, as we hear of the interior anguish of Jesus, we are led to the Garden of Gethsemane, the scene of a night of suffering, failure, and loss. In Hebrew, the word means "olive press," and it was an olive grove, although only a few trees remain. Olives can't be eaten off the trees, they need to be cured--knocked from the trees at harvest time, scooped into a stone basin, and cracked open by a heavy millstone. The crushing stone weight was itself called a "gethsemane," and once it was lowered onto the olives, oil from the fruit and the inner stone would drip into a groove and flow into jars. The night before his death, Jesus experienced such anguish that scripture says his own blood perspired from him, an image no one who understands olive oil produc-tion could miss. Today, the Mount of Olives is within the city of Jerusalem and the site of the Church of All Nations, also known as the Basili-ca of the Agony. It was built in 1924, funded by Catholics in twelve different countries. An open-air altar on the grounds is used by Anglicans on Holy Thursday every year. Nearby is the Russian Church of Mary Magdalene, built by the czar in 1888, its magnificent golden domes a distinctive landmark. There is also another tiny Catholic Church, called Dominus Flevit, or "The Cry of the Lord," built in a teardrop shape in the mid-1950s. For centuries, the Franciscan order has had the care of the shrines of the Holy Land, and our Good Friday collection helps sustain these precious sites.

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

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

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)