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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 in the Risen Lord, We are at the Third Sunday of Easter. In her wisdom, the Church gives us FIFTY days to celebrate the Paschal Mystery. Why? Certain-ly we have this many days because it is at the center of who we are; and because it is the highpoint of our liturgical year. I would say we have this many days so that we can soak in or better-grasp what this is about. Every year we approach our Holy Days differently because we are different than the previous year(s). As we look at the Gospel today, and yet another story of Jesus’ ap-pearance, we hear a few important things. First, Jesus begins with the phrase, “Peace be with you!” As with the appearance to the disciples in the upper room and to Thomas, his greeting is one of peace. What does that mean for you in your life right now? Where is there a need for peace? What is the peace that Jesus offers you? The second thing the Risen Lord says is, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts?” It reminds me of another phrase that occurs over and over again in the scripture, especially Luke’s Gospel, “Be not afraid.” In this new era – the era of Resurrec-tion and new chapter for the early Church, there is cause for rejoicing. And even to this day we need to be reminded that God “has our backs.” So we must not be afraid or troubled. We need to continue to be an Alleluia People, and celebrate this Holy Time. Finally the passage states, “Then he opened their minds to under-stand the Scriptures.” And it seems to me that if the closest of Jesus’ band needed time to reflect and digest what his death and resurrec-tion were about, why should we be different, especially since we did not physically experience him? I truly believe that no matter our age, there is room for us to grow – in our understanding of Jesus, in our closeness to the Lord, in the ways that we give witness to our faith. Alleluia! He is Risen, as he said!

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This week at St. Francis

♦ Bereavement Ministry, 8:30 am (GR) ♦ 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 Pentecost, 7:00 pm (GR) ♦ Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm (UH)

Wednesday, April 18

♦ A.A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR)

Friday, April 20

♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 8:30 am (SFC)

Saturday, April 21

♦ Book of Matthew, Session 2, 8:30 am (SFC) ♦ Book Club, 1:00 pm (NR) ♦ Catholic Prayer Group, 7:00 pm (GR)

Tuesday, April 17

♦ St. Peregrine Novena, 7:00 pm (CH) ♦ Xtreme Team Adult Leaders Meeting, 7:00 pm (SFR)

Monday, April 16

♦ Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 9:00 and 10:30 am Mass (UH)

Sunday, April 22

Get Ready To Celebrate! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 11th

from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm!

Celebrate with a 5K Walk/Fun Run (pets welcome), Bingo, Dunk Tank,

Inflatables, Music, Games! More details to follow in the coming weeks!

♦ Seniors Club, 12:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 7:00 pm (NR)

Thursday, April 19

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, June 4th parish golf outing

hosted by Knights of Columbus

Mark your calendar for a day of fun at Silver Lake

Tee off: 12:30 Dinner: 5:30

Sign up at www.KnightGolf21.com

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

Tuesday, April 17

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

by Jamie Ford

Tuesday, May 15 We will discuss:

"The One in a Million Boy," by Monica Wood

Tuesday, June 19

We will discuss: "The Story of Arthur Truluv,"

by Elizabeth Berg

St. Francis Book Club

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

Beginning Monday, April 9 at 7:00 pm in the church, St. Fran-cis of Assisi will begin offering a no-vena to St. Pere-grine. The novena will be held for 9 consecutive Mon-days (except for Me-morial Day). All pa-rishioners are wel-come to participate.

WANTED! All those people who say they cannot draw. Looking for something fun to do?

Let’s play with paint!

When: April 23rd and 24th

Time: 1:00 p.m. Where: Upton Hall

(stress free, no drawing zone)

Just bring an adventurous spirit. Call the office to register. Class limit, 10 people

Questions? Call Sue 708-969-4898

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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 – in-cludes ending lunch, prizes and computer record for each week’s score (Pro Shop)

REGISTRATION DUE NO LATER THAN APRIL 15TH.

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, April 17 7:00 pm Meditation & Contemplation

Mother’s Day Flower Sale May 12th & 13th

Flowers are a Mother’s favorite! On Saturday, May 12th and Sunday, May 13th, Respect Life Committee will sell beautiful bou-quets of fresh-cut flowers after all Masses. Choose the perfect bouquet from a variety of colors and assortments.

Carnation Bouquets--$10 Spring Mixed Bouquets--$10 Rose/Daisy Bouquets--$15

Deluxe Garden Hydrangea Bouquets--$30 Proceeds will be used to help young women facing a crisis pregnancy situation and in need assis-tance. Please support this life-saving work of The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicago Land. Since its founding in 1984, The Women’s Centers have helped save more than 39,500 babies—and their mothers--from the tragedy of abortion. For more information, please visit their website at www.GoTwc.org. Thank you for your generous support.

CJB Cub Scout Pack 400

ANNUAL FLOWER and

PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER

QUESTIONS & ORDER FORMS Contact Kristen Fulla at Kfulla@cjbschool.org

or (708) 878-0446

ORDERS ARE DUE MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018 checks to CJB PACK 400

Submit order to CJB office in envelope marked:

CJB Pack 400 Flower Sale

ORDER PICKUP Saturday, May 12, 2018 8am-10am St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Parking Lot 9300 167th. St. Orland Hills, IL 60487

ALL ORDERS NOT

PICKED UP AT THIS TIME WILL BE DONATED

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

For the last few weeks I described the begin-nings of our religious education program. Like all things that begin with an empty slate, there was much to be accom-plished: location was found; staff hired; cate-chists trained and com-mitted; parents consult-ed. The program began in the fall of 1991. I be-lieve there were around 300 children in that first year. The beginning of Cardi-nal Bernardin School and our Religious Edu-cation program demand-ed great effort on the part of many. The estab-lishment of the infra-structure: - funding, con-struction, building, or-ganizational develop-ment required time and energy; a strong founda-tion is critical. Without such structures, the task of education would be next to impos-sible. The point I want to make is this: while these building efforts are im-portant, they are only a means to a much more important end. That end is bringing children into a life of faith in the Cath-olic community.

From my perspective, achieving this end re-quires three necessary and connected ele-ments. 1. Parents: The church teaches that parents are the chief educators of their children in faith. Parents fulfill this goal in a number of ways: by giving witness and liv-ing their faith; providing their children with in-struction into the faith, usually in a parish school or parish pro-gram. Fulfilling the re-sponsibility to see they receive the sacraments of initiation Baptism, Confirmation, and Eu-charist.

2. Participation: With their children, partici-pate regularly in the Sunday Eucharist. This weekly participation of faith, with the communi-ty, reminds us we are joined in a faith com-munity and connected to a larger church. And through that weekly community celebration, we are nourished by the Word of God and the reception of the Eucharist; we offer

praise and thanks to God.

3. Education and for-mation: the third aspect is to provide education not only in the home but by consistently sending them to the Catholic school or religious edu-cation program. This includes seeing to it that the children attend regu-larly and participate the programs for faith devel-opment sponsored by the parish.

Over the years the church in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe have experienced a decline in Sunday Mass Participa-tion. Studies have been done, articles and books written with many rea-sons being proposed for the decline and sugges-tions offered to change these trends, but to the best of my knowledge none of these sugges-tions has had a signifi-cant impact on the de-cline. As pastor I noticed that parents are very faithful to the specific demands at the time of sacramen-tal preparations. And in religious education the

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BELIEVING IN JESUS CHRIST Copyright (c) J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Throughout the Easter season, all three of the Sunday readings are tak-en from the New Testa-ment--the Christian scrip-tures. Together they ex-plore what it means to believe in Jesus as the Christ, the One who ful-filled the prophecies of the Jewish scriptures. Today's selections refer to our human weakness,

yet they emphasize the forgiveness and peace that are available to those who put their faith in "Jesus Christ the righteous one" (1 John 2:2). In the Acts of the Apos-tles Peter invites every-one to "repent, there-fore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away" (Acts

3:19). The First Letter of John calls Jesus Christ "expiation for our sins" (1 John 2:2). Finally, in the Gospel Jesus greets the disci-ples with "Peace" and urges them to preach "repentance, for the for-giveness of sins" (Luke 24:47).

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2018 CANDIDATES AND CATECHUMENS! (CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK)

We are the Green Fami-ly. I am Jennifer, along with my children Raena who is 10 and Ryan who is 14. After the loss of the two most important men in my life, I knew I needed to renew my faith. Along with this I felt the need to introduce my children to church and God. Mary Kay Burberry was so welcoming to us and allowed us to join with the Cupich family for RCIA. We have had a great experience and felt so welcomed especially by Mary Kay, Father Ste-

ve and Sister Gael. Our day at Holy Name was beautiful. Thanks to my cousins John Gonczy and Nikki Rumpf for being our spon-sors. I would like to con-tinue with adult formation and Raena will contin-ue with Religious Education. We are happy we found SFA.

attendance is very strong. For some, the decline might be a faith concern, or a result of mistreat-ment by the church. What I hear most fre-quently is that they just “slide away” for no single reason. Life has

changed. In many fami-lies both parents work outside the house, which often means household tasks are left to the weekend. Sports teams and clubs use Sunday morning for practice and games. And the sense of obli-gation has given way to

“I do what is best for me.” This decline in mass attendance is more complicated than a few sentences. I wish I had a solution. St Francis was founded 28 years ago. 2046 will mark the next 28, who will be here?

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Bereavement Ministry

reaches out in prayer and support to all who have experi-

enced the loss of a loved ones.

Our next meeting is

Wednesday, April 18, 8:30AM in the

Niehaus Room. Anyone interested in

this ministry is encouraged to come.

Donate a New Stuffed Animal thru April 30 My name is Alex Worachek and I’m a Boy Scout of Troop 318 currently working on my Eagle Service Project. I will be supporting a non-profit organization called Comfort Fur Kids. Comfort Fur Kids provides new stuffed animals to children in the hospital that may be undergoing treatment or surgery. The organization was founded by Caley Trepac in 2013. She had gone through many surgeries and had found comfort holding onto a stuffed ani-mal. Her mission is to make a child's stay in a hospital just a little bit less scary. I'm supporting her mission by having a drive to collect new stuffed animals from April 7th through April 30th. The stuffed animals will be delivered to Stroger Hospital of Cook County. This project is important to me because I have personally seen the comfort these animals bring to children. My brother went through many surgeries as a baby and young boy and I saw how special these animals were to him. I want to provide that comfort to more children.

“A model of care has been developed specifically for families whose infant is likely to die before or after birth. Often called ‘perinatal hospice,’ it's a way of caring for both the baby and the baby's fam-ily before, as well as after, birth.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities, “Supporting Families Who Receive a Prenatal Diagnosis”

www.usccb.org/prenatal-diagnosis

New Family Registration

begins June 4th

New families can register for the parish and for Religious Ed classes at the St. Francis Center (on the hill)

Mon-Thurs. from 9am-3pm. For additional hours, call:

708-460-0042

Men and Women’s 2018 Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) Renewal Experiences What an incredible time! Several men and women of St. Francis recent-ly said “yes” to the invitation to attend the CRHP renewal experiences held at the St. Francis Religious Education Center. Every year, St. Fran-cis hosts two very special and life-changing renewal experiences for parishioners – one for men and another for women. During this 30-hour

renewal experience, participants accelerated their faith journey by deep-ening their relationship with Jesus Christ through scripture reflection, prayer, faith sharing, rosary, Mass and reconciliation. They also enjoyed some delicious food, laughter and tears together. The experience also sparked the creation of life-long Brothers and Sisters in Christ and spe-cial friendships that will last forever.

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Saturday, April 14 5:15 PM Celeste & Maria Rossi, rq. by Del McCarty and Pat & Ted Piekarz, rq. by Mary Piekarz and Thomas Bohan, rq. by Maureen & Dennis Niswonger Sunday, April 15 7:30 AM Marie-Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup and Alvin Dutenhoffer, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Susan Morris, rq. by Hadley Middle School teachers 9:00 AM Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by Family and Stanislaw Borek, rq. by Maria Borek & Family and James McCormick, rq. by Carmen Luna 10:30AM Margaret Kulovitz, rq. by Rudy & Theresa Unger and Martha Ives, rq. by Mike & Margaret Heidegger and Nick & Celia Piazza, rq. by Mike & Roxanne Zoladz 12:00 PM People of St. Francis Monday, April 16 7:45 AM Patrick Greene, rq. by Gerry Gray Tuesday, April 17 7:45 AM Patrick Greene, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz Wednesday, April 18 7:45 AM Joyce March, rq. by Joseph March and Joseph Simard, rq. by Family Thursday, April 19 7:45 AM Thomas Cullen, rq. by Noreen Cullen Friday, April 20 7:45 AM Carl Coad, rq. by Maksimuk Family and Grover Sloan, rq. by McGovern Family Saturday, April 21 5:15 PM Ernie Horvath, rq. by Barbara Horvath and Pat & Ted Piekarz, rq. by Mary Piekarz and Audrey Gee, rq. by Carlo Family Sunday, April 22 7:30 AM Josephine Mathius, rq. by Marvin Mathius and Melania Platos, rq. by Greg & Barb Kaczmarczyk & Family and Steve Janicki, rq. by David Ciezczak 9:00 AM Don Gray, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Patricia Holloway, rq. by Dennis & Jen Gerwing and Mike Behme, rq. by Frank & Loretta Zitto 10:30AM Robert Walsh, rq. by Brian & Carolyn Whiteford and David Burberry, rq. by Susan Campagna and Victor Lopez, rq. by Jim & Carmen Walsh 12:00 PM People of St. Francis of Assisi

Mary Budz Joseph Carone

Tom Cebula Emily Cepkauskas

Erin Childs James Deacy

Patricia DiGangi Jim & Catherine Dillon

Jean Hornick Anne Kelly

Dr. Jim Kline Angie Latek

Bill Lorden Madelon Lorden

Gary Lukas Sharon Malioris Mary McCarthy Grace McGuire

Mark Oleszkiewicz Mike Panozzo Bob Przybysz Lottie Stojak

Louis Tassone

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

Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29

Tuesday: Acts 7:51 -- 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35

Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40

Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51

Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59

Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69

Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

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

April 21 5:15 PM

April 22 7:30 AM

April 22 9:00 AM

April 22 10:30 AM

April 22 12:00 PM

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

Rev. Steven Dombrowski

Deacon VOLUNTEER NOW Daniel Carroll John Donahue Michael Pindelski Mike Kiley

Sacristan Elaine Erdman Dolores Grekowicz Catherine Cernak Marjorie Curran Jean Nielsen

Lector Sandra Zubik (1) Martin Terpstra (2)

Kyle Laird (1) Patricia Flynn (2)

Marilyn Nelson (1) Betty Kameron (2)

Thomas Glynn (1) Cynthia Patrick (2)

Warren Winker (1) Gabby Bach (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Dolores Blahaus Robert Carlo Victoria Carlo Pamela England Elaine Erdman Lorraine Martenson Nancy Sullivan Rev. Ed Upton Susan Vari John Wator Vicki Wator John Zubik

Michael Basila Daniel Carroll Michael Doyle Patricia Doyle Patricia Goldberg Dolores Grekowicz Alice Rzeszutko Richard Rzeszutko Rev. Rich Young Dominic Zambuto

Kathleen Biederman Kathleen Cech Thomas Cech Catherine Cernak Pat Depcik Betty Devine John Donahue Joan Giorgetti Diane Heatter Rosemary Januszyk Mary Vaas Rev. Rich Young

Susan Campagna Michael Curran Rev. Steven Dom-browski Gregory Fifer Janet Fifer Maureen Harton Linda Higgins Alana Mitrovich Sheila Pacholski Peter Piazza Michael Pindelski Brian Whiteford

Diane Budz Carlene Catalano Rev. Steven Dom-browski Mike Kiley Diania Kufta Robert Long Marcia Pavela Mary Beth Pratt Margaret Sabadosa Jeannine Witowski

Altar Server

Hailey Dwyer (sub requested) John Dwyer (sub requested) Anthony Picciolini

Ellen Conway Erin Conway Grace Hamilton

Michael Bonaminio Nicholas Bonaminio Sophia Bonaminio

Jimmy Piko Katie Piko Nora Treacy

Grace Bryant Julia Malysz John Thompson

Usher

Mike Zoladz (HU) Roxanne Zoladz Martin Powers Joe Sankey Teri Sankey Robert Adamowski

Jeffrey Belski (HU) Paula Belski James Pedersen John Coyle

Keith Nelson (HU) Wayne Kameron Kenneth Heatter George Kelley Nancy Celeski Peter Walsh

Timothy Harris (HU) John Glass John Higgins, Jr. John Higgins James Ward Richard Bonetti

Don (David) Hodson (HU) Rosalie Hodson Jerry Ondrus Joan Ondrus Jay Modelski VOLUNTEER NOW

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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)