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27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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

Pastor’s Morsels & Tidbits

Notes on the Scripture The tenants in today’s parable murdered because of their greed. They had no respect for either the servants or the son of their landlord. Greed can act like poi-son to an otherwise healthy mind. Certainly it won’t always lead to murder, but more often than not it leads to using people for our own ends or dismissing those who cannot help us get what we want. Treating others this way is never accepta-ble. It is an offense to human dignity and to God who made us in his own image. Ultimately, greed makes us miserable. It fosters discontent for our life and disre-spect for the lives of others. It is certainly not a fruit of the kingdom of God. Be-longing to this heavenly realm means living a life of generosity instead of greedi-ness. Jesus tells us that his kingdom belongs to those who produce its fruit. May we root out the weed of greed and instead cultivate generosity in the vineyard of our hearts. St. Francis of Assisi Feast/Award Every year, on October 4th, we celebrate the feast of our patron: St. Francis of Assisi. We honor a man who loved the Church, who made a difference by caring for the poor and the needy. As we celebrate this feast, we also want to acknowledge people of our parish who live in that spirit of St. Francis of Assisi. I am proud to announce that, this year, the recipient of the St. Francis of Assisi Award is Leanne Stoteru. She has dedicated over 20 years of her hard work to our parish and even more to the Catholic Church at large, for which we are very grateful!!! Congratulations and Many Blessing!!! Sabbatical Update I mentioned in previous weeks that I am planning my sabbatical for Jan through June 2018 and I have some updates to share. During that time I will focus on three different areas: 1)Spiritual - I will take a retreat in Arizona 2)Intellectual - I will be taking classes at The Pastoral Leadership Institute in Colorado and 3)Leisure - I plan to spend some quality time with my family in Poland. Fr. Steve agreed to be the administrator until I come back, and with Fr. Ed, Fr. Rich and our fine staff helping, we will be in good shape to continue forward with all areas of responsibilities Tree Program There are several trees that we dedicated in memory of loved ones. There are few more trees to be replaced, at our beautiful campus, and I was wondering if there are more families who would like to do that this year. There is a cost in-volved with replacing/planting a tree, but if you would be interested in doing something like this in memory of special someone, please, call the office and talk to Paula Belski.

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This week at St. Francis

♦ A. A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR)

Friday, October 13

♦ Stewardship Weekend ♦ Helping Hands Coat Drive (Parking Lot) ♦ Seventh Grade Invitation Mass & Coffee And…, 10:30

am (CH, GR)

Sunday, October 15

♦ “Light the Night” for 8th Graders @ Mundelein Semi-nary

♦ CRHP Continuation Committee, 9:00 am (GR) ♦ Marian Movement, 10:15 am (NR) ♦ Rosary Rally of Fatima, 12:00 pm ♦ Stewardship Weekend ♦ Helping Hands Coat Drive (Parking Lot) ♦ Seventh Grade Invitation Mass & Coffee And…, 5:15

pm (CH, GR)

Saturday, October 14

♦ Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Religious Ed (B), Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Book of Matthew, Session 1, 7:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm (GR)

Wednesday, October 11

♦ Book of Matthew, Session 1, 8:30 am (SFC) ♦ Vicariate Training-Ministers of Care, 9:00 am (GR) ♦ Prayer Shawl Ministry, 12:30 pm (SFR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades K-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Building & Grounds Meeting, 7:00 pm (GR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 4-8, 7:00 pm (SFC)

Tuesday, October 10

♦ Grief Support, 7:00 pm (SFR)

Thursday, October 12

♦ Columbus Day - Parish Offices closed ♦ Xtreme Youth Ministry with Feed My Starving Chil-

dren (off Campus) ♦ St. Peregrine Novena, 7:00 pm (CH)

Monday, October 09

St. Francis of Assisi’s 7th Annual

Women’s Day of Reflection Saturday,

October 28th 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Register online now at http://www.sfaorland.org/womens-

day-of-reflection-

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From the moment of our founding in 1882, charity has been the first principle of the Knights of Columbus. We are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. Our charitable activities encompass an almost infinite variety of local, na-tional and international projects. Our own unique charities include the Christian Refugee Relief Fund, Disas-ter Relief, Ultrasound Initiative, and Coats for Kids. We also partner with international charities including Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mission and Habitat for Humanity. Through our Building the Domestic Church initiative, Knights and their families have greater opportunities to participate in a variety of activities that deepen their faith, promote the New Evangelization, and strengthen our parishes. "We are answering Pope Francis’ call to go to the peripheries,” Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said. “We can reach half way around the globe to help those in need and we can reach to our neighbor next door. And we do that every day. That makes us witnesses to the faith." If you’d like to be a part of an international organization of nearly 2 million Catholic men whose principal work involves helping others in need, we'd like to meet you and invite you to join us. Call Tom Jensen at 708-558-8940 or speak with any brother knight.

FRIENDS OF ST. FRANCIS This group promotes and provides a social atmosphere, while enhancing friendships and community fellowship for our parish community who are 60 years of age or older. The hospitality group prepares for parish func-tions such as Bingo and card games and special events at Christmas and May.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE The St. Francis Welcoming Ministry reaches out to our newest parishioners, whether they recently moved to the area, converted to Catholicism, returned to their Catholic faith after years of separation, or have recently been baptized into the community of the faithful as in-fants. This task is carried out through the writing of ‘welcome notes’ to new parishioners and parents of newly bap-tized children. It requires very little time commitment and can be completed from home. We provide the script and all the supplies, and we can use a few more letter writers!

SOCIAL COMMITTEE The ministry of this group brings together the members of the community of St. Francis through social activities. This group’s purpose is to plan and organize social ac-tivities of the parish. Parishioners may volunteer for individual events such as:

• Parish Picnic • St. Patrick’s Day

Party • Coffee And... • Fish Fry • Pasta Night, etc.

For the past several weeks, this space will contain information about each of our Parish Ministries. In anticipation of Stewardship Weekend, this feature will give parishioners the opportunity to learn more about areas in which they could get involved.

This week we feature: PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

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Attention Engaged Couples… Saint Francis of Assisi Music Ministry

2017 WEDDING WORKSHOP

Saturday, October 21, 2017 @ 11:00 am

All Wedding Liturgy Workshops are held in church. All engaged couples must attend a parish workshop prior to their wedding and the selection of music, musicians and singer/soloists.

Couples should not book any musicians or vocalists before attending a wedding workshop.

All information regarding parish wedding requirements, as well as music requirements

can be found on the parish website, www.sfaorland.org. Our parish Music Ministry Wedding CD will be available to those who attend this workshop. For further information, contact Leanne Stoterau Hahn in the Music Ministry Office at music@sfaorland.org or call (708) 460-9831

to leave a voice mail in the Music Office.

Join us at Drury Lane Theater in Oak Brook for “42nd Street on December 5! The price is $75 per person. Fee includes lunch, gratuity and motor coach transpor-tation from our St. Francis parking lot. We will depart at 10:45 am, arriving for lunch at 11:30 am - you will have your choice of two entrees (Herb Roasted Chicken Breast or Bistro Steak w/ Borde-

laise Sauce.) Lunch includes salad, dessert, cof-fee, hot tea or iced tea. Play begins at 1:30 pm; return to SFA around 5:00 pm. Contact Barb Walder at barbwal-der@yahoo.com or 708-351-8994 with any questions.

INITIAL TRAINING FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST

Vicariate V Ministry Commission Sponsors a Two Part

INITIAL TRAINING FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF THE EUCHARIST

St. John Fisher Parish 10235 S. Fairfield Avenue in Chicago, IL 60655

773-445-6565 Monday and Wednesday October 9 and 11, 2017 from 7 to 9 pm both days

This workshop will be facilitated

by Dr. Mary Amore

Vicariate V Ministry Commission Sponsors HAIL HOLY QUEEN… MOTHER…

VIRGIN… LADY… DISCIPLE… REFLECTIONS ON THE JOYFUL

MYSTERIES Franciscan Village

1270 Village Drive in Lemont, IL 60439 630-243-3438

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 1 to 2:30 pm

This workshop will be facilitated by Nancy Marcheschi, MPS, Graziano Marcheschi,

MA, D.Min. and Amanda Marcheschi

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Please join the 2017 Public Square Rosary Crusade. Our nation needs public prayer, repentance and

conversion. In the historic year of the Fatima Cen-tennial (1917-2017), we ask God to save America

through the Rosary of his Most Holy Mother.

October 14, 2017 at 12:00 Noon

St. Francis of Assisi, Chapel on the Hill 15050 S. Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL

60467 For more information, please call 708-460-0042

“The knowledge and realization of how deeply we are loved by God elicits a re-sponse of love that simultaneously draws us closer to God and at the same time im-pels us to share his love.”

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

www.goo.gl/yAt6Gk

MISSION TRIP REFLECTION by, Will Giblin

My mission trip experi-ence was a fun one. At first I thought wouldn’t

enjoy it, but in the end it turned out to be a great ex-perience. There were 3 parts to the mission trip, the work, program, and church.

The work part of my mission trip was a good expe-rience that I learned from. Eve-ryone is put in a random group and I got put in a group with all girls, making me the only guy, but in the end it turned out alright. What we did for our work was clean up a child learning center in a ghetto. We worked for a guy named Bill who was an interesting character. He would talk to us in the morning then leave to go to one of his 127 lots to attend to and come back dur-ing lunch. He would then leave again and come back to see us leave for the day. He was a great guy and taught me how to paint an iron fence really well, and he also taught me some paint won't come off your skin unless you use paint thinner. Most of the girls painted in some way, either painting a door to a bird-house looking thing that would be used to store books in the community or one of the girls painted a mural on the side of the children's center. I got to paint the iron fence and do landscaping which I was fine with because I can’t paint for the life of me. Overall, I was happy with the work we accomplished. Our work made a difference in the community, and the neighbors expressed this. They thanked us for our work and I’m glad we were able to clean up the area around them. The second part of the mission trip was program. This was where you assembled in the church area and watched different skits and sang songs all relat-ed to God. At first I didn’t like program because I thought it was really long ( two and a half hours), but by the end of the trip I looked forward to going to program because I couldn’t wait for what would

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come next either it be a sing-a-long or a dance party. The lessons I learned in programs were good ones and I think they will stick with me for a while. The final part of the mission trip was the church part. Every morning we had morn-ing mass, which was just like normal mass except we sang a lot more and it was only forty-five minutes. Two of the nights we had four corners and Adora-tion. I thought four cor-ners was alright as was an hour, and I spent most of my time waiting in line for confession, because basically eve-ryone flocked there. The rest of the time I wrote card to the peo-ple I went on the mis-sion trip with. Adoration was interesting. We all walked over to the chapel and reflected on our spirit. Andy the singer was there and sang songs which most people sang along to, but personally I liked adoration because it was a nice, quiet time to talk to God. Overall I had a really good time on the mis-sion trip and would rec-ommend it to anyone who wouldn’t mind spending a week with-out their friends and family helping the com-munity. I had a blast on the mission trip, and I know if you go you will too.

T : K , TN D : J 9-15

C : $250 + F F T S

Mission Tr ip 2018 13 spots

remaining

Women of St. Francis, Christ is counting on YOU to join the mission trip adult team.

You’ll be joined by an experienced team of adults including Greg Gervais, Bob Enguita,

and Matthew Toohill.

The teens you will accompany will enrich your life in ways that you’ve never imagined.

If you’re interested please call Matthew at 708-460-0042 or e-mail sfyg@sfaorland.org

We’re already praying for you.

Join the CHWC TEAM

Abby Hooks Kayla Snaidauf

Ben Giblin Will Giblin Mia Strolia

Valerie Capriglione Veronica Reynolds

Jacob Wodziak Mary Kate Fitzgerald

Reilly Fitzgerald Bob Enguita Greg Gervais

Matthew Toohill

♥ One week of Serving Christ ♥ One week of deepening your faith ♥ Explore Knoxville, TN ♥ 40 Service Hours for school ♥ Make a difference in someone’s life ♥ Become a closer parish community ♥ Develop new skills

TAFFY APPLES & CARAMEL & CHEESE

POPCORN SALE To support NCYC

After Masses Oct. 21 & 22 and

Oct. 28 & 29

Apples & Popcorn: $5.00 each or 5 for $20

Our Parish NCYC Pilgrims include:

Annie Lebert Ellen Lebert

Grace Molloy Mike Pindelski

Lucas Sawilchik Kayla Snaidauf Bella Strolia Mia Strolia

Matthew Toohill Jim Winters

Thank You for Your Support

Going Green with Planet Green

An e-waste recycling pro-gram. Bring your trash, we

get ca$h.

Bring in the following Items to be recycled:

Empty Printer ink cartridg-

es (Any brand) Cell Phones (Working & Not

Working) Video Game Consoles Game Catrideges/with

power cord & controllers Music CD’s, DVD & Blue

Ray Movies Pagers, PDA’s, Digital

Cameras iPads & iPods, Hard Drives

Tablets

Do Not Bring Toner TV’s

Computer Monitors

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Adult Faith Formation

I’M GLAD YOU ASKED THAT QUESTION By, Sue Flanagan

the distressing conditions in which refugees dis-persed throughout the world find themselves, or also to assist migrants and their families.” Gaudium et Spes As a prosperous, first world nation, we have a special responsibility. “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected that places a guest under the protection of those who receive him.” CCC2241 Imagine what it would take for you to leave your com-fortable suburban home and possessions and go to another country with a very different culture and language. People leave their homes because of war, famine, political or religious persecution or

THOUGHTS By, Pat Depcik

There was a wonderful presentation offered last month, here at St. Francis, called “Signs and Symbols of Christian Initiation”. It was the chance to feel and under-stand and express your thoughts on the objects which we observe hundreds of times but do not really see. Have you any thoughts about the signature of your faith, you know, the sign of the cross? Have you marked that signature on a child or anoth-er loved one? What did it mean to you? Has anyone marked the sign of the cross on you? What is the meaning of a candle? Does it lead your way with its light or give you warmth and invite you to the table? The table and the Eucharist are the needs to sustain us. Can you picture the breaking of bread and giving it to others? So many things are so availa-ble to us. Oils, incense, read-ings, the rosary, music and art, these are there for you. The holy water vessels and the Baptismal font are on the path to your journey into the sacred and safe place. Fin-gers dip in and out and to the forehead, but why? To truly feel the softness and refresh-ment of the water is a won-derful sense. It is like---- life refreshed. Everyone’s thoughts are different and that’s God’s lovely gift.

There is a Christian song and in the lyrics it says, “Open my eyes, Lord, help me to see your face. Open my ears,

Lord, help me to hear your voice. Open my heart, Lord, help me to love like You.”

Considering current affairs and the political environ-ment, I would like to know what is the Catholic Church’s position on immi-gration? Living a life in the Spirit frequently involves political issues. It is the purpose of this column to accurately explain Catholic teaching. Part three of the cate-chism teaches us how to live a life in Christ. We are one human family and are called as a com-munity of nations to pro-vide “for men’s different needs, both in the fields of social life-such as food supplies, health, educa-tion, labor and also in cer-tain special circumstances which can crop up here and there, e.g., the need to promote the general improvement of develop-ing countries, or to allevi-ate the distressing condi-tions in which refugees dispersed throughout the world find themselves, or also to assist migrants and their families to alleviate

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AROUND FOR AWHILE By, Fr. Ed Upton

The Narthex is a wonder-ful gathering space with a warm design that provides a great atmosphere of welcome. One early de-sign suggestion that would have added to the space was never built. Where we now have a wall of windows looking south, doors were proposed leading to an outside bal-cony. The narthex would continue outdoors. Be-cause of budget limitations and limited use (winter) we decided not to pursue that idea. The windows add light and contribute to the warm environment. The decision to use them as a way to recognize financial sup-porters came after the construction. We wanted to publicly recognize those who provided financial support. The windows provided a public, yet not ostentatious location, to thank those who made financial sacrifices for con-struction. The original design for the coat room was larger. To provide space for coats of all those at Mass would have required a huge space, so we decided on this smaller space. It works well for small gath-erings, lost and found items, drop off for items being collected and even snow shovels. It gets a lot

of use; but not always for the original intent. Coat rooms In Catholic Churches are not com-mon. Maybe because Catholics are programmed for a quick exit and do not want to get encumbered by a coat room, they have never been popular. As I was writing about the coat room, I recalled that when we were planning the church the committee visited many churches – we wanted to avoid prob-lems other building com-mittees may have encoun-tered as well as “steal” ideas we thought might help. The idea of a coat room came from Fr. Finne-gan at Our Lady of the Woods. Both Fr. Finnegan and Fr. O’Mara, founder of St. Elizabeth Seton, were a great source of help, espe-cially to me. Since their church construction was taking place immediately before ours, I learned from them while their building experience was fresh. They were generous with their time, ideas and sup-port. Looking back, I real-ize I had the rare oppor-tunity to have two neigh-boring pastors building churches at the same time who were so willing to help.

I do not want to give the impression that St. Michaels was not helpful in the early days of St. Francis. They were; but since they had no building projects at this time, these other neighbors provided a unique perspective. An English teacher might use a red pencil on the next paragraph because I am jumping to a new topic, but, in my mind a related connection. The Archdiocese is begin-ning an Archdiocesan pro-ject called Renew My Church. You will learn more about it in the months ahead – it is just beginning. Its focus will encourage interparish co-operation. As I recalled the support I received from our neighbors during con-struction, we have a long history of parishes working together. So St. Francis is well prepared for this new initiative.

lack of necessities. This week is a week of prayer for migrants and refugees. Please pray for

these desperate people and meditate on our re-sponsibility as a nation and as individuals. In the kingdom of God there are

no borders. Want more? CCC 1905-1912

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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CATHOLIC PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE TODAY

Our rich Catholic tradition has

wonderful ways to embrace prayer.

Come join us at

St. Francis of Assisi to explore them!

Oct. 17 Breaking open the Word

Presented by Fr. Ed Upton

Oct. 24 Tools of Personal Prayer

7:00 pm in the Great Room

Prayer is conversation

with God!

CATECHISTS STILL

NEEDED

1 for 7th Grade

2 for 8th Grade

If interested,

please Contact Mary

Kay 708-460-0155

PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

FOR ADULT VOLUNTEERS

Required for all

parish volunteers who work with children

and teens.

OCTOBER 17 6:30 PM

PLEASE BE ON

TIME

REGISTER ONLINE: www.virtusonline.org

Fr. Artur teaching our 8th graders about the signs and symbols of our faith, and the elements of the Eucharistic celebration.

The St. Francis Book Club meets the third Tuesday of most months,

in the Niehaus Room.

Our next meeting is: Tuesday, October 17 at 1:00 PM

We will discuss: “Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper,”

by, Patrick Phaedra

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COAT DRIVE NEXT WEEKEND Time to once again go through your closets and donate coats in good condition for men, women, and children. Drop off donations before all masses on October 14 or October 15. Just pull up to the church van and helping hands members will be happy to assist you. Coats will be donated to the South Suburban Crisis Center (Neat Repeats) and Homeless veterans. Any questions please contact Lee at 301-9706 or Laurie at 478-7113. THANK YOU!

GRIEF is the normal response of sorrow, emotion and confusion that comes from losing someone important to you. It is a natural part of life, however, we are not meant to go through grief alone. Allow your faith community to walk this difficult journey with you. St. Francis of Assisi will be holding a 5 week series titles, “GIVE YOURSELF PERMIS-SION TO GRIEVE”. The sessions will be held on Thursday evenings in the Great Room from 7 – 8:30 pm. Oct. 12: Is it OK to be angry with God? Oct. 19: Grief takes a lot of work Oct. 26: Getting thru the Holidays Nov. 2: All Souls Mass of Remembrance YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME ANY OR ALL OF THE SESSIONS! Feel free to bring a friend!

We are looking for compassionate people to bring communion to the home-bound in our parish. Do you have one hour per week to make a visit to someone who cannot make it to Mass due to sickness or age? If so, training starts October 17 for three consecu-tive Tuesdays. The Archdiocese requires training for this com-missioned ministry. The training will be held here at SFA. If you are interested or need more information, please con-tact: Barb Basila bbasila@comcast.net or Sr. Gael 708-460-0042.

Saint Peregrine was healed of a cancerous ulcer on his leg which was considered beyond saving. The fame of this event in 1325 spread rapidly round the western Church. Christians, and especially the sick, began to invoke his name and seek his inter-cession for the relief of their suffering and even for a cure from sickness. The canonization of St. Peregrine in 1726 increased people’s devotion to him which spread to the universal Church. Join us Monday evenings at 7:00 pm in the church, St. Francis of Assisi will be offering a novena to St. Peregrine. The novena will be held through November 13. All parishioners are welcome to participate.

All parishioners are invited to attend FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

Monday, October 9, 2017 When: Monday October 9, 2017, 9:30-11:30 AM or/ and 8:00-9:30 PM. You may sign up for both sessions if you wish. Transportation: A bus for 50 will leave from SFA one hour prior to the packing session, and return one hour after the session is com-plete. You are also welcome to provide your own transportation.

Feed My Starving Children asks that you

Do...Wear closed-toed shoes, feel free to bring your camera, leave all jewelry at home, bring a donation! Don’t...Come to pack if you're ill, pack if you have severe food aller-gies Donation: We're so grateful for your time volunteering! FMSC is 100% donor funded. Sign Up: Online on the Service Page or in the Narthex.

MINISTRY OF CARE TRAINING TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 10, 17, AND 24, 2017

Participation in these sessions meets the Office for Divine Worship, Archdi-

ocese of Chicago, requirements to be eligible for mandating as a parish Minister of Care, ministering to the

sick and homebound members of the parish. Participants must be ap-proved and sent by a member of their parish Pastoral Team. The

session will include such topics as spirituality of ministry, ministry to the

aged, the experience of suffering, dying and death, pastoral listening

skills, prayer and Eucharist, and the theological and practical dimensions

of ministry. This seminar provides fresh theology and insights into the pastoral practice of the Ministry of

Care.

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH (GREAT ROOM, USE CHURCH

ENTRANCE) 15050 S. WOLF ROAD ORLAND PARK, IL 708-460-0042.

Our presenter is Sr. Gael Gensler is who presently the pastoral associate at St. Francis of Assisi parish. She

has been involved in parish ministry for over twenty-five years. She cur-rently co-ordinates the ministry of

care for the parish.

Registrations can be faxed, e-mailed, or mailed to: Archdiocese of Chicago Ministry Commission 5757

West 127th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois 60463 Questions? Contact:

Kathy McNicholas at 708-388-4004 / FAX: 708-597-2452 / E-mail: kmc-nicholas@incarnationcatholic.com.

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Saturday, September 30 Saturday, October 07 515 PM Vincent Jacobucci, rq. by Mike & Roxanne Zoladz and Ray Sullivan, rq. by Nancy Sullivan and Julia Czuk, rq. by Czuk Family Sunday, October 08 7:30 AM People of St. Francis of Assisi

9:00 AM Margaret Klein and Irene Salinas rq. by Rick & Tami Klein & Family and James & Alice Murphy, rq. by The Family

10:30 AM Ann Janachowski, rq. by John & Virginia Zbos and Genevieve Candela Zambrzycki, rq. by Family and Margaret Kulovitz, rq. by Carol & Coy Alexander

12:00 PM William Callaghan, rq. by Maxine & Family and Samuel Ceriale, rq. by Anthony Ostrowski and Jean DiPentima, rq. by Sandra Gibson Monday, October 09 7:45 AM Patrick Flahaven, rq. by Stephens Family and James Kozeluh, rq. by Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Rosinski and Bill Callaghan, rq. by Deloris Fischer Tuesday, October 10 7:45 AM Susan Cava, rq. by Joe March and Patrick Mueller and Robert Brown, rq. by Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Ustaszewski Wednesday, October 11 7:45 AM Ceil & Norm Borucke, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz and Dorothy Peters, rq. by Greg & Pam Gervais and Jim Mangan, rq. by Deloris Fischer Thursday, October 12 7:45 AM Virginia Rowen, rq. by Jane Kalinowski and Fr. Michael Crosby, rq. by Sr. Gael and Special Intention for Jason & Heather Garcia, rq. by Precious & Danny Martinez Friday, October 13 7:45 AM Tom Murphy, rq. by Family and Special Intention for Jim Felmon, rq. by Bernie & Diane McErlean and Della Clerkin, rq. by Anne & Paul Lebert Saturday, October 14 515 PM Thaddeus Grekowicz, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz and Edmund Baldys, rq. by Family and John & Rose Wrobel, rq. by Wrobel Family Sunday, October 15 7:30 AM Marie-Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup and Anrita Owens, rq. by Irene & Ray Weaver and Gary & David Catalanello, rq. by Mother

9:00 AM Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by The Family and Melva Moore, rq. by Joan Fox and Leon Peters, rq. by Greg & Pam Gervais

10:30 AM Betty Jane Koehler, rq. by Cheryl Scallon and Ann Janachowski, rq. by Friends of St. Francis and Fred Ostrom, rq. by Jim & Marian Ward

12:00 PM People of St. Francis

Ginny Drogula Ann Marie Egan

Holly Fedor Jean Hornick

John Janachowski Dr. Jim Kline

Denise Klovens Jim Kowalkowski

Richard Kozik Sylvia Lukas

Mary McCarthy Mike Michor

Joey Oberholzer Karen Mitera Panozzo

Jack Regan Dina Rio

Rosemary Rissler Sharon Rohan Tim Scanlon

Mary Ann Schillaci Gabi Szumowicz Domenic Tallarita

Phyllis Young

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

Monday: Jon 1:1 -- 2:2, 11; Jon 2:3-5, 8; Lk 10:25-37

Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10; Ps 130:1b-4ab, 7-8; Lk 10:38-42

Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11; Ps 86:3-6, 9-10; Lk 11:1-4

Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:5-13

Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2; Ps 9:2-3, 6, 16, 8-9; Lk 11:15-26

Saturday: Jl 4:12-21; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Lk 11:27-28

Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]

Ronald Monahan

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10/01/17 Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,065.00 $ 322,910.00

Collected $ 25,947.00 $ 329,553.00

Net $ 2,882.00 $ 6,643.00

October 1, 2017 Arya Joy Coyle

Daughter of Joshua Coyle & Candace (Buttcavoli) Wolkotte

Avianna Lydia Franco Daughter of Gabriel & Sherry (Sobczak)

Franco

Kayleigh Ann Kopca Daughter of Joseph & Tracy (Paprocki)

Kopca

Stefania Joy Mitrovich Daughter of Matthew & Alana (Barone)

Mitrovich

We joyfully welcomed the

following children into our Christian

Community:

5:15 PM (Mass) 7:30 AM (Mass) 9:00 AM (Mass) 10:30 AM (Mass) 12:00 PM (Mass)

Presidor Artur Sowa Rich Young Rich Young Steven Dombrowski Ed Upton

Deacon VOLUNTEER NOW John Donahue VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER NOW Mike Kiley

Sacristan Ann Czarny Olga Bartell Catherine Cernak Wendy Freer Jean Nielsen

Lector James Walsh (1) Jerri LaRoche (2)

Kyle Laird (1) Gabby Bach (2)

Vincent Pryor (1) Casimir (Casey) Pytel (2)

George Kaminski (1) Lynn Pajon (2)

Nancy Palacz (1) Elena Reklaitis (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Robert Adamowski Dolores Blahaus Beth Bruozis Ann Czarny Carol Funk Richard Klein (sub requested) Lorraine Martenson Katherine Nicholson Cynthia Patrick Barbara Petrick Artur Sowa John Wator

Olga Bartell Kathleen Boland Laurie Dolan John Donahue Patricia Flynn Gael Gensler Patricia Grasso Sharon McCaffrey Maureen Niswonger Rich Young

Steve Alessi Kathleen Biederman William Carroll Catherine Cernak Pat Depcik James Dykas Diane Heatter Rosemary Januszyk Marilyn Nelson Cheryl Pryor David Trzesniewski Rich Young

Rita Beckwith Susan Campagna Michael Curran Steven Dombrowski Wendy Freer Joan Giorgetti Mary Greenan Linda Higgins Alana Mitrovich Sharon Moe Janice Ota Mary Vaas

Diane Budz Cathy Kara Mike Kiley Robert Long Mary Jo Noreikis Sheila Pacholski Marcia Pavela Margaret Sabadosa Ed Upton Thomas Wieczorek

Altar Server Alexis Elizondo Nora Treacy Anna Walsh

Mark Freisleben Nicole Freisleben Julia Malysz

Elizabeth Dykas Emily Dykas Matthew Dykas

Morgan Onderwater Jimmy Piko Katie Piko (sub requested)

Matthew Gaspardo Kathleen Johnson Cecilia Kane

Usher

Cathy Arzbaecher (HU) James Arzbaecher Joe Czarny Nancy Sullivan Richard Roberts James Ward

Paula Belski (HU) Jeffrey Belski Dominic Zambuto James Pedersen

Kenneth Heatter (HU) Keith Nelson Peter Walsh Oriano Pagnucci Brian Barrett Greg Gervais

Jay Modelski (HU) Gregory Fifer Janet Fifer John Glass John Higgins, Jr. John Higgins

Jerry Ondrus (HU) Joan Ondrus Carrie Prendergast VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER NOW

16 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, ORLAND PARK 10/08/17

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 (asowa@sfaorland.org)

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)