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Soon and very soon It is hard to believe that Christmas is tomorrow. The Advent season passed by so fast and here we are, entering Christmas. I decorated my Christmas tree, I am done with my shopping and I did find time to go to confession. I think I am ready and I hope you are too! This is my fifth Christmas at St Fran-cis of Assisi Parish, and I am very excited. It is a most wonderful time of the year! Please join us for our beautiful liturgies on Christmas Eve and Christ-mas Day. Let the celebrations begin! Notes on the Scripture Mary of Nazareth is the most perfect example of what happens when a hu-man being enters fully into partnership with divine life and she is presented to us today, on this 4th and final Sunday of Advent. The doctrine of Incarnation, which we celebrate at Christmas, is about God-made-human, but it could not happen without Mary. When presented with this decision she is troubled, afraid and has questions, but she declares herself the servant of the Lord. She accepts God’s Word, and God accepts hers. One of the Greek names for Mary is Theotokos, or “God-bearer.” As one lis-tens to the readings, which speak about the Ark of God dwelling in a tent, and Jesus dwelling in Mary’s womb, the question to ask ourselves at this point in Advent is, “Are you ready to bear Christ within? Have you made a home for him in your heart?” Are we ready to say, Maranatha; come, Lord Jesus, come!
A little means a lot Most of our lives are made up not of big, dramatic events but little, ordinary ones-many of which seem hard to connect to faith. The things of everyday life, though, can lead you to holiness if you do them with an awareness of the presence of God. God is revealed in the small as well as the great. Bethle-hem was a small town, but a prophecy had said it would be the birthplace of a king. A mustard seed is the smallest of seeds, yet it grows into a large bush, Jesus said; faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains and uproot trees. Little things, even the least, hold the power of big things. Un-leash the power of the little in your life. May the love we show each other, even is a small-little way, change the world around us! May we have a won-derful Christmas!
Fourth Sunday Of Advent
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
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This week at St. Francis
♦ Parish & Religious Ed Offices closed ♦ Mass at 9:00 am
Tuesday, December 26
♦ Coffee And… after all mases
Sunday, December 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE
♦ Youth Ministry, “Feed My Starving Children” (off cam-pus)
♦ Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm (GR)
Wednesday, December 27
♦ A.A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR)
Friday, December 29
♦ Coffee And… after 5:15 pm
Saturday, December 30
Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Masses • 4:00 pm (CH), overflow (UH) • 6:00 pm (CH) • Carols at 9:00 pm, Mass at 10:00 pm
(CH)
Christmas Day Masses • 7:30 am (CH) • 9:00 am (CH) • 10:30 am (CH), • 12:00 pm (CH), overflow (UH)
Monday, December 25 Christmas Day
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INITIAL TRAINING FOR
EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF
THE EUCHARIST THURSDAYS, FEB. 8 & 15,
2018 Through prayer, reflec-tion and praxis, partici-pants will explore what it means to be an Extraor-dinary Minister of the Eucharist in the 21st Century. In Session One there will be a brief over-view of the history and theology of the Eucha-rist. We will also explore the development of the role of the laity in the liturgi-cal life of the Church. Participants will be en-couraged to share their experiences of Eucharist and worship with one another. Session Two will address the call to ministry and what it means to be a Minister of the Eucharist in the Church of today’s world. ST. SYMPHOROSA SCHOOL HALL 6125 S. AUSTIN AVE. CHICA-GO, IL 60638 (773)767-1523 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM Presenter: Marge Gar-bacz is the Director of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care at Fran-ciscan Village Continu-ing Care Retirement Community in Lemont.
YOU’RE INVITED!
Starting January 12, 2018
WHEN: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month WHERE: Great Room WHAT: Informal BUNCO SFA: Parish will provide dice and score cards YOU: Bring a snack to share, pencil and a desire to have fun!
RESERVE 2019 MASS INTENTIONS NOW We have received the 2019 Daily Mass Book where we schedule daily and weekend Mass intentions. You may call or stop in the office to request a Mass intention. (The usual offering is $10.00.) Mass cards may also be obtained in the parish office. Since we are obligated to celebrate one Mass per weekend for the “People of St. Francis”, the weekend Mass intentions are reserved very quickly and we apol-ogize if we are unable to meet your request. We ask your consideration when booking the weekend Masses, so that as many parishioners as possible have that op-portunity. Ordinarily, three intentions will be scheduled for every Mass except those designated for the “People of St. Francis.”
Mom’s of St. Francis Group Survey
Looking for
support from other moms?
Want to have strong friend-ships with women in the same vocation?
Looking for doable ways to build your faith life?
All moms of any age children are encour-aged to participate in the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N6X769Z Please complete the survey by January 8 Help us create a new group at St. Francis.
Email Alana Mitrovich
GOLFERS WANTED!
Men & Women Experienced and
Beginners St. Francis of Assisi
Golf League To play at Rolling Hill
(SLCC) Monday Mornings:
Starting May 7 COST: $14 Walking; $25 riding per week
TO REGISTER: CALL THE OFFICE 460-0042
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Our next meeting is:
Tuesday, January 16 at 1:00 PM
We will discuss: “The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean
Defector’s Story,” by Hyeonseo Lee
St. Francis Book Club
Meets the third Tuesday of most months, in the Niehaus Room.
Feb. 20, 2018: “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Quest for Gold in the 1936 Berlin Olympics,”
by Daniel James Brown
SAVE YOUR UNUSED CHRISTMAS CARDS!
PLAN TO DROP THEM OFF AFTER JANUARY 1 Every November, the RE classes sign and dec-orate Christmas cards for Operation Care. After the 2017 holidays, we will collect unused Christ-mas cards to use next year. Donations can be returned to the St. Francis Center, or to the bin in the Narthex after January 1.
2017 Friends of St. Francis Club Christmas Party
Thanks to everyone that helped to make this year’s Friends of St Francis Seniors Club Christmas Party a huge success. We would like to thank the following people for giving of their time to make this event a wonderful time for all. Dolores F., Elaine E., Maria Elena, Rita. Harriet, Jim, Monika, Jackie, Maureen, and Sr. Gael. A special thank you to Leanne and Gina for providing us with their special talent of beautiful music, which made this event even better.
Thank You All! Cindy Bennecke and Dolores Grekowicz
SAVE THE DATE!
Want a more peaceful, joyful and fulfilled life? Join men and women to listen to Janene Ternes, Founder of Prayer in Motion, as she guides you towards a more intimate connection with God. Painting by Sue Flanagan, St. Francis of Assisi Parishioner
“Living in the Light- Movement Prayer -
Workshop” St. Francis of Assisi Church - St. Francis Center
Saturday, April 14th 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
More details to follow in future Bulletins
Hope to see you there!
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S A V E T H E
D A T E!
INTERACTIVE OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW FAMILIES/
NEW STUDENTS
COME AND VISIT YOUR PARISH SCHOOL! 3- and 4-year old Pre-K through 8th Grade
Sunday, January 28, 2018
1:00pm -- 3:00pm
3- and 4-year old Pre-K (full day and half day)
Presentation at 1:15pm Kindergarten (full day) Presentation at
2:00pm
All Grade Levels – Tours and Opportunities to Speak with Teachers
Visit and Shop the BOOK FAIR!!
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 9250 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487
We are a Nationally-Recognized Blue Rib-
bon School of Excellence since 2008
For more information, visit www.cjbschool.org or email Mrs. Cynthia Devlin at
[email protected] or telephone 708-403-6525, extension 127
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BLESSED NEW YEAR from YOUR PARISH SCHOOL!
The Cardinal Joseph Bernar-din Catholic School Admin-istration, Faculty, and Staff extend prayers of peace and wishes of joy to our fellow pa-rishioners this Christmas! May each day of the New Year bring blessings that re-new your spirit.
Ms. Mary Iannucilli, Principal, and your entire CJB Staff
Feed My Starving Children December 27
11:00 AM –3:00 PM 25 Spots Reserved; Sign up by Dec. 17
2018 Ski Event Last Call Monday January, 15
@ Grand Geneva Resort 8:00 AM Depart From SFC 7:00 PM Return to
SFC All SFA High School Teens, 8th graders and
Friends. Regitration due December 27.
Find all details and registration @
http://www.sfaorland.org/
SFA Wolves Volleyball Starts January 11, 2018
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Join us for an evening celebrating award-winning Catholic education
and CJB family friendships. Dine and dance with us at the
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School
2018 Gala Fundraiser
Tinley Park Convention Center, South Ballroom 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park
Saturday, February 24, 2018 7:00pm – 12:00am
Ticket Price: $50 per person
Includes: plated dinner, dessert, soft drinks, coffee Featuring: silent auction using mobile bidding by
Gesture, live auction, basket raffles and dueling pianos – Felix and Fingers
Please RSVP by February 18, 2018
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School A Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School
of Excellence
If you have any questions, please contact the Gala Committee at CJB [email protected]. Visit our website at www.cjbgala.org
SPONSORS: The Shankman Family
Palermo’s of 63rd St, Frankfort, (815) 464-5300
My name is Ellen Lebert; this November I was fortunate enough to get to go on a pilgrimage with the parish's youth group to Indianapolis for the Na-tional Catholic Youth Conference. This was my second time going on the trip, I decided to go again because I truly believe the experience en-tirely renews your faith. Over the course of the weekend there were sever-al keynote speakers that were able to spark my faith along with 25,000 other teens. One speaker that I thought was very inspiring was sister Mari-on. Her speech was relatable to many of the teens there, because she tied it in with sports. She herself, played D1 volleyball in col-lege. In your life, you have the choice of defining yourself by home runs, or by strikeouts. Everyone has their failures and accomplishments; it is up to you on how you choose to go on in life. On the last night, the archbishop of Los Angeles led the closing ceremony. His message was sim-ple, but it was something we should all do every-day to deepen our relationship with God. Try to start or end your day with a simple prayer or con-versation with Jesus. Having those few minutes, isolated from all the chaos going on in your life will make a positive impact on your life.
Overall, I am grateful to have gone with the youth group of St. Francis. Sometimes it is challenging as a teengaer to fully understand why our religion is so important and unique. NCYC helps you real-ize why your faith is important to you in a fun and renewing way. I would highly recommend any teens interested in going to the next conference in 2019.
“An unexpected pregnancy can be a dif-ficult and frightening time, and it’s im-portant that your friend knows you are thinking of her and supporting her…Your support might be the only support she receives. Even if we never know how, the smallest things we do can change someone’s life.”
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “10 Ways to Support Her When She’s
Unexpectedly Expecting,” www.bit.ly/10WaysRespectLife
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Adult Faith Formation AROUND FOR AWHILE By, Fr. Ed Upton Celebrating Christmas is a part of life that is always with us. We have celebrated this day from childhood, and even as we age, we recall the memories of past years. When we gather for Mass on Christmas, we experience masses that are crowded, a parking lot that is filled, music that lifts our heart and Scripture that names the meaning of the day:
THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH
People come to Christ-mas Mass from different places. Some from dis-tant geographic places, all from places result-ing from their experi-ences in life. It is my prayer, and I know one that is shared by Fr. Artur, the other priests and deacons, that all feel welcome in our church this day. We know that some may have been away for a while, others have experienced loss or are questioning their faith; still others over-whelmed by problems. However you find your-self, we pray you feel welcome. Allow yourself
to experience a commu-nity of faith; music that lifts you; and know a God who loves you. WELCOME These weekly articles haven been recollec-tions of the building of our church, both our buildings as well as our community. At Christ-mas, I also recall mem-ories from the past. I have a vivid memory of my first Christmas at St. Francis. We were bare-ly two months old. I wondered if anyone would come to a store-front to celebrate Christ-mas. ST. WALGREENS I had always assumed a parish owned a nativity set. After two months, I realized the limits of such an assumption. Like everything else, we had none, and so need-ed to get one. Not wanting to be seen by the new congregation as the money pastor, I was reluctant to ask for money. I also realized that an angel was not going to deliver a Nativi-ty set, so I asked this new congregation. No one complained, all were pleased to partici-pate, and generous in
their gifts. We pur-chased a beautiful nativ-ity set; perfect for our space. Christmas Mass needs music. For this angels did come. Right before Christmas, out of the blue, I received a call from a St. Michaels choir person. They asked if some of their members could sing at our 10:00 Christmas Eve mass. Without ask-ing any questions, I said yes! - they would be welcome. They would also bring an accompa-nist. So we had won-derful music at our first Christmas Mass. I was worried because after only two months we were not well known. Most would be unaware of an interior where we had worked to provide a “church” feel; it was decorated for Christ-mas, we had our new Nativity set; and a sea-soned choir. All ready. Frequently at Christmas I speak of the surprise of God. The week be-fore our first Christmas I did receive a surprise. The store next to us had newly rented and were preparing for an opening
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GOD’S PROMISE © J.S. Paluch Co., Inc.
The lengthy passage from Samuel is a won-derful exposition of God's promise to the house of David: that his throne would forever be gloriously occupied by his descendants. Hidden in the mystery of the prophecy is the promise of the Savior, the Messiah, Son of God and Son of David.
after the first of the year. (This is currently Paddy B’s) A few days before I was at the Worship Center. As I drive in, I see in the large windows huge signs announcing my new neighbor: Coming Soon- SPIKES HOT DOGS! While I knew that I had no control over who was to be my neighbor, I did not think a Hot Dog restaurant would be a draw to our little church. I prayed, “Lord a year ago I celebrated Mass in a small church in Lake Forest, now I am between Spikes Hot dogs and Walgreens. You are indeed the God of surprise”. The Word made Flesh – the wonder and sur-prise of God. How blest I am!
CHRISTMAS
BLESSINGS TO ALL!
The Sacred Heart Mission Ministry culminat-ed its first year with a joyous Christmas cele-bration. Our volunteers joined in a heartfelt Mass and followed by the serving of a warm lunch and gift giving of ornaments, Christ-mas stockings and homemade cookies. It was a grand way to end the first year of our adult mission. Our plans are to continue to visit Sacred Heart Mission on the first Sunday of every month. We invite you to join us on Sunday, January 7th for a faith filled day of prayer and kindness with the loving people of Sa-cred Heart Mission. This month we hope to fill the void in the pantry by providing paper goods such as toi-let tissue and paper towels. Donations are welcome and may be dropped off at the Par-ish office. If you would like to join us, please contact Cathy Kara, via email at [email protected] or call via cell 708-542-7960, We will be departing via caravan promptly at 10:30 from the Upton Hall side of the parking lot (SE side). Thank you for bringing so much joy to the
people of Sacred Heart Mission.
SACRED HEART MISSION NEXT EVENT: SUNDAY, JANUARY 7
The prophet Nathan, speaking in God's name, poetically turns around David's plan to build a house for God, and announces God's plan to build a "house," that is, a dynasty for David. From this house of Da-vid will come the Messi-
ah, the Christ, not in kingly splendor as Da-vid ruled, but as a hum-ble man, destined to rule forever and over all. When God gives a gift, it's amazing what we are given--so different from what we ever could have imagined.
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Sharing Our Christmas Blessings “for it is giving that we receive”
Through the generosity of SFA parishioners 422 individuals received a beautifully wrapped gift in celebration of the birth of Jesus. The monetary and gift card donations will help support the hungry, the poor, and those struggling to overcome life’s chal-lenges. Hunger Relief and Food Pantries, Veterans Suppers, Catholic Charities & Courage Programs, and our parish’s Saint Vincent de Paul Society will benefit from you sharing your blessings. For the 8th year parishioners, Beth & Bill Doyle of TM Doyle Teaming Company very generously do-nated the truck and driver to deliver the gifts. We would like to acknowledge all the volunteers who shared their time and treasures in this vital project in helping our fellow man. Mrs. Ward 8th grade class, the Arrendondo / Knapik, Dulfer, Eng-land, Gold, Gregga, Pacholski, Reynolds, Rzeszutko, Saletta, Sankey, Wator, and Zoladz families. Jim Ashcroft, Ann Carroll, Georgia Casel-la, Jack Glass, Doreen Lenczycki, Mary Ann Le-odoro, Lorraine Martenson, Sally O’Rourke, Carmel Perino, Mary Ann Pratt, Corinna Pytel, Mary Vass, and Jeannine Witkowski Special thanks to Sister Gael Gensler, our Parish Office staff, Jill Topf, Jim Hahn and crew. Our apologies to anyone we may have missed, God knows of your contributions. On behalf of the people who received your gifts, thank you and may you have a Blessed Christmas If you missed the opportunity to participate in this year’s Christmas Outreach Program you may still write a check with “Christmas Outreach 2017” in the memo area and drop it in the collection basket or the Parish Office.
The Helping Hands Committee
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Sunday, December 24 - Fourth Sunday of Advent & Christmas Eve Masses 7:30 AM People of St. Francis 9:00 AM Thomas Zinkus, rq. by Bonaminio Family and Don Gray, rq. by Art & Environment Committee and Estelle P. Ryband, rq. by Steve Matz & Carol McNally 10:30 AM Annie Joyce, rq. by Mike & Teri and Donald Smith, rq. by David & Susan Battistoni and Ann Janachowski, rq. by SFA Staff 12:00 PM No 12pm Mass due to Christmas Eve Masses starting at 4:00 pm. 4:00 PM Scott Whisson, rq. by Whisson Family and Denise Klovens, rq. by Stapeleton Family and Carl Goad, rq. by Maksimuk Family 4:00 PM (UH) Robert A. Carlo, rq. by Carlo Family and Victoria Stolarski, rq. by Carlo Family and Agnes Oleszkiewicz, rq. by Family and Deceased members of Zavodny, Shomenta and McKane Families, rq. by The McKane Family 6:00 PM Heintz Family, rq. by Magafas Family and Scott McBride and Edward Lusa, rq. by Lusa Family 10:30 PM Jim & Dorothy Kodl, rq. by Truesdale Family and Jean & Sam DeVAn, rq. by Leona Howard & Sandy DeVan and Jaccbucci & Piazza Families, rq. by Zoladz Family Monday, December 25—Christmas Day 7:30 AM John & Mary B. Foley, rq. by Family and Joseph Biernat, rq. by Janet Gerut and Joseph Calgaro, rq. by Christine Calgaro 9:00 AM Billy Mitchell, rq. by Mary Mitchell and Ray Sullivan, rq. by Nancy Sullivan and Lidija Krajewski, rq. by Stephanie Johnston 10:30 AM Anthony Dick Sarlo, Edward & Virginia Yorke and Lena DiSalle, rq. by Gloria J. Yorke and Barbara Boscarino, rq. by Family and Bert & Ellen Thompson, rq. by Family 12:00 PM Adam Adolfina Stanek, rq. by Lopuszynski Family and Carol Dombrowski, rq. by Jeff & Paula Belski and Richie Ostrowski, rq. by Uncle Tony & Auntie Charlene 12:00 PM UH) People of St. Francis Tuesday, December 26 9:00 AM Daniel O’Rourke, rq. by Sally O’Rourke and Carol Dombrowski, rq. by Grekowicz Family and Mary Biedron, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz Wednesday, December 27 7:45 AM Richard Seaman, rq. by Pat Seaman and Pennama Kurvilla, rq. by Philip Thursday, December 28 7:45 AM Angelina Nievera, rq. by Family and Achama Thomas, rq. by Philip Friday, December 29 7:45 AM Norb & Lea Retis, rq. by Pam & Ted Murawski and Adolfina Stanek, rq. by Eva & George Lopuszynski Saturday, December 30 5:15 PM Leon & Estelle Czub, rq. by Family and Ernie Horvath, rq. by Barbara Horvath and Brian Petrick, rq. by Chuck & Lee Springer Sunday, December 31 7:30 AM People of St. Francis 9:00 AM Don Gray, rq. by Staff of Inside Looks and Nicky Pickett, rq. by Indigo Team Teachers and Michael Murphy, rq. by Valerie Dobrowits 10:30 AM Frank Latek, rq. by Latek Family and Edward Stachnik, rq. by Stachnik Family and Denise Klovens, rq. by Regina Knapp 12:00 PM People of St. Francis .
Ruth Crocono Jim & Catherine Dillon
Erv Erdman Holly Fedor
Sandy Gibson Jean Hornick
Leona Howard Dr. Jim Kline Bill Lorden
Madelon Lorden Mike Michor
Karen Mitera Panozzo Sharon Rohan Paul Thompson
Vern Tuttle Barb Wilson
Vito Zotto
Please pray for all who are sick and in need of healing, especially:
Lois Maida
Monday: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27-29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] During the Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18 [1-5, 9-14]
Tuesday: Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 8ab, 16bc, 17; Mt 10:17-22
Wednesday: 1 Jn 1:1-4; Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12; Jn 20:1a, 2-8
Thursday: 1 Jn 1:5 -- 2:2; Ps 124:2-5, 7cd-8; Mt 2:13-18
Friday: 1 Jn 2:3-11; Ps 96:1-3, 5b-6; Lk 2:22-35
Saturday: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Ps 96:7-10; Lk 2:36-40
Sunday: Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
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Please visit the Saint Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer.
12/17/17 Year to Date
Budgeted $ 23,065.00 $ 576,625.00
Collected $ 24,522.00 $ 600,056.00
Net $ 1,457.00 $ 23,431.00
We joyfully welcomed
the following child into our
Christian Community:
December 17, 2017
Adalynn Margaret Timmer Daughter of Daniel & Ashley (McNeely) Timmer
Presidor
Deacon
Sacristan
Lector
Eucharistic Minister
Altar Server
Usher
Christmas Monday, 7:30 AM (CH)
Ed Upton
Michael Pindelski
Olga Bartell
Claudia Capriglione (1) VOLUNTEER NOW (2)
Harriet Antkiewicz Olga Bartell Bernard Flanagan Gael Gensler Lorraine Martenson Sharon McCaffrey Michael Pindelski Alice Rzeszutko Mary Ann Smith Ed Upton
Mark Freisleben Nicole Freisleben VOLUNTEER NOW
VOLUNTEER NOW (HU) Peter Capriglione VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Christmas Monday, 9:00 AM (CH)
Rich Young
Mike Kiley
Pamela Gervais
Claudia Capriglione (1) VOLUNTEER NOW (2)
Mary Burmeister Pamela Gervais Mary Greenan Mike Kiley Rich Young VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Nancy Sullivan (HU) Greg Gervais Marianne Laff Oriano Pagnucci James Arzbaecher Cathy Arzbaecher
Christmas Monday, 10:30 AM (CH)
Artur Sowa
John Donahue
Wendy Freer
Martin Terpstra (1) Sandra Zubik (2) Susan Campagna Betty Devine John Donahue Georgiann Dytrych Wendy Freer Betty Kameron Maureen Niswonger Nancy Palacz Artur Sowa John Zubik VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Lee Springer (HU) Wayne Kameron Peter Walsh VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Christmas Monday, 12:00 PM (CH)
Steven Dombrowski
VOLUNTEER NOW
Ann Czarny
Tina Governale (1) Gabby Bach (2)
Diane Budz Deborah Burzinski Ann Czarny Steven Dombrowski Gael Gensler Laureen Pietranczyk
Kaylie Grossi VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Joe Czarny (HU) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Christmas Monday, 12:00 PM (UH)
Artur Sowa
Adrianne Wieczorek
George Kaminski (1) Carolyn Kimmey (2)
Artur Sowa Adrianne Wieczorek Thomas Wieczorek VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Amanda Mackowiak VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
VOLUNTEER NOW (HU) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Diane Mackowiak
December 30 5:15 PM
December 31 7:30 AM
December 31 9:00 AM
December 31 10:30 AM
December 31 12:00 PM
January 01 9:00 AM
January 01 10:30 AM
Presidor Rich Young Artur Sowa Artur Sowa Steven Dombrowski Steven Dombrowski Steven Dombrowski Rich Young
Deacon VOLUNTEER NEED-ED Michael Pindelski John Donahue Mike Kiley VOLUNTEER NEED-
ED Daniel Carroll Mike Kiley
Sacristan Ann Czarny Dolores Grekowicz Pamela Gervais Valerie Piazza Laureen Pietranczyk Olga Bartell Jean Nielsen
Lector Jill Dwyer (1) Jerri LaRoche (2)
Gerald Saletta (1) Kyle Laird (2)
Betty Kameron (1) Katharine Pytel (2)
George Kaminski (1) Greg Moe (2)
Nancy Palacz (1) Tina Governale (2)
Claudia Capriglione (1) VOLUNTEERS NEED-ED
Patricia Flynn (1) Brian Whiteford (2)
Eucharistic Minister
Dolores Blahaus Ann Czarny Pamela England H. Paul Harms Mary McNaughton Janet Modelski Robert Nerius Katherine Nicholson debi Ross Susan Vari Tricia Vidinich Rich Young
Paula Belski David Burns Michael Doyle Patricia Doyle Bernard Flanagan Dolores Grekowicz Sharon McCaffrey James Pedersen Michael Pindelski Artur Sowa
Joyce Bakotic Kathleen Biederman William Carroll John Donahue Pamela Gervais Joan Giorgetti Diane Ostrowski Kathleen Ostrowski Casimir (Casey) Pytel Sheila Ramsey Artur Sowa David Trzesniewski
Rita Beckwith Susan Campagna Steven Dombrowski Mary Greenan Mike Kiley Karen Koehler Robert J. McGuire Alana Mitrovich Sharon Moe Janice Ota Valerie Piazza Marian Ward
Diane Budz Steven Dombrowski Rosalie Hodson Cathy Kara Robert Long Mary Jo Noreikis Joan Ondrus Laureen Pietranczyk Margaret Sabadosa (sub requested) Mary Vaas (sub requested)
Olga Bartell Daniel Carroll Steven Dombrowski Gael Gensler Lorraine Martenson Janice Ota Mary Ann Smith VOLUNTEERS NEED-ED
Mary Burmeister Mike Kiley Laureen Pietranczyk Mary Beth Pratt Mary Vaas Jeannine Witowski Rich Young VOLUNTEERS NEED-ED
Altar Server Hailey Dwyer John Dwyer Alexis Elizondo
Grace Hamilton (sub requested) Alexander Lubinski Andrew Lubinski
Michael Bonaminio Nicholas Bonaminio Sophia Bonaminio
Grace Bryant Kevin Moe Morgan Onderwater
Kathleen Johnson Julia Malysz Matthew Sevik
VOLUNTEER NEED-ED
VOLUNTEERS NEED-ED
Usher
Joe Czarny (HU) James Arzbaecher Cathy Arzbaecher Martin Powers Alice Rzeszutko Richard Rzeszutko
Cynthia Bennecke (HU) Mike Olk Jeffrey Belski VOLUNTEERS NEED-ED
George Kelley (HU) Greg Gervais Wayne Kameron Richard Wysocki John Coyle Nancy Celeski
James Ward (HU) Timothy Harris John Glass Jay Modelski Janet Fifer Roxanne Zoladz
Carrie Prendergast (HU) VOLUNTEERS NEED-ED
Greg Gervais (HU) Peter Capriglione VOLUNTEERS NEED-ED
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16 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, ORLAND PARK 12/24/17
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 ([email protected]) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Marje Curran ([email protected]) & 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 ([email protected]) 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 ([email protected]) MUSIC Phone: 460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau ([email protected]) 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 ([email protected]) 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: [email protected] Parish phone: 708-460-0042
REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor ([email protected])
REV. STEVEN DOMBROWSKI, Associate Pastor ([email protected])
REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus ([email protected])
SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate ([email protected])
DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON MICHAEL J. PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
