OUR MOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL PARISH 16043 S. Bell Road Homer Glen, IL. 60491
OMGC Mass Times: St. Bernard Mass Times: Saturday…………………..5 PM Saturday………….…...4:30 PM Sunday…….….8:30 & 10:30 AM Sunday………..….8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM Weekdays-Monday thru Friday 8 AM Weekdays-Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 AM Confession. Saturday 4 to 4:45 PM/First Fridays 8:20 AM Confession. 1st & 3rd Saturdays 3:30 to 4:15 PM
P A G E T W O A N A U G U S T I N I A N P A R I S H M A Y 1 7 , 2 0 2 0
PARISH PERSONNEL
Pastor: .......................................... Rev. Joseph McCormick, O.S.A.
Pastor Emeritus: ........................ ..Rev. Thomas L. Osborne, O.S.A.
In Residence……..…………………..Rev. Terry Deffenbaugh, O.S.A.
Pastoral Assistant……………………….………...Deacon Fred Filippo
Music Director ……………..………………. …Dr. Kristopher Seaman
Secretary/Book Keeper: ……………... …....…..…..Mrs. Mati Principe
Faith Formation Coordinator: ..…. .................... Mrs. Janet M. Litterio
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PARISH CONTACT Rev. Joseph McCormick OSA………………….……….708-789-3609
Address………16043 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen, Illinois 60491-6728 Phone ........................................................................... 708-301-6246 Parish Office Hours ...................... Monday thru Friday 9 AM to 3 PM Fax ................................................................................ 708-301-6356 Email ................................................................omgccc@comcast.net Website .................................................................... www.omgccc.org Check Our Mother of Good Counsel Facebook page Faith Formation Office .................................................. 708-301-0214 Faith Formation Hours ............ Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 AM to 3 PM During the School Year: Wednesdays ....................... 9:00 to 4:30 PM
Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. Thanks to President Harry S. Truman, it’s a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. President Truman led the effort to establish a holiday in order for citizens to unite and to honor our military heroes for their patriotic service in support of the United States of America.
For centuries St. Rita of Cascia (1381-1457) has been one of the most popular saints in the Catholic Church. She is known as the “Saint of the Impossible” because of her amazing answers to prayers, as well as the remarkable events of her own life.
St. Rita wanted to become a nun, but in obedience to her aged parents, she married. Her husband caused her much suffering, but she repaid his cruelty with prayer and kindness. In time he was converted, becoming considerate and God-fearing. But St. Rita was to undergo another great sorrow when her husband was murdered. St. Rita then found that her two sons were entertaining thoughts of avenging their father’s murder. She feared they would put their desires into effect in accord with the evil custom of the Vendetta. With heroic love for their souls, she begged God to take them from this life rather than allow them to commit this great sin. Not long afterward they both died, after preparing themselves to meet God.
Bereft of spouse and children, St. Rita devoted herself to prayer, penance and works of charity. After a time she applied for admittance to the Augustinian Convent in Cascia. She was refused, but after praying to her three special patron saints – St. John the Baptist, St. Augustine and St. Nicholas of Tolentino – she miraculously entered the convent and was allowed to remain. This took place around the year 1411.
In the convent, St. Rita’s life was marked by great charity and severe penances. Her prayers obtained for others remarkable cures, deliverance from the devil and other special favors from God. So that she might share in the pain of His Crown of Thorns, Our Lord gave St. Rita a thorn wound in her forehead. It was very painful and gave off a disagreeable odor, yet she considered it a very great grace. She prayed, “O loving Jesus, increase my patience according as my sufferings increase.” The wound lasted the rest of her life.
St. Rita died on May 22, 1457 at the age of 76. People flocked to the convent to pay their last respects. Innumerable miracles took place through her intercession, and devotion to her spread far and wide.
St. Rita’s body was preserved perfectly incorrupt for several centuries, and at times it gave off a sweet fragrance. At the beatification ceremony, the body of the Saint raised itself up and opened its eyes.
God has heard St. Rita’s prayers for others on countless occasions, and certainly she will gladly intercede once again, on behalf of those who pray to her now – thus continuing to perceive the truth of her great name: The Saint of the Impossible!
https://parishstrita.org/about-our-patroness-st-rita/
Saint of the Impossible- Saint Rita of Casia (May 22)
POSITION AVAILABLE
Food Service Coordinator St. John Vianney Villa – Naperville The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to a hire Food Service Coordinator at the St. John Vianney Villa in Naperville. The Food Service Coordi-nator will design/develop the weekday menus and prepare healthy, hot meals for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday for the priests residing at St. John Vianney Villa. He/she will watch over the Villa and report any issues to the Facilities Manager, order supplies, shop for food, etc. Must have excellent culinary skills and the ability to relate well with others. Must be dependable. This is a full‐time bene-fited non‐exempt position. Normal work week Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Requires flexibility of schedule if needed. To view a full job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/listjobs.php Applicants meeting the necessary qualifica-tions, please email a cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: [email protected]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS BELOW, OR ON THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT JANET LITTERIO IN THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE AT 708-301-0214. FAX #: 708-301-6356
Visit our parish website omgccc.org for the RE schedule and other Faith Formation information
throughout the year. Simply click on the Faith Formation (RE) link once you enter the site.
TOP TEN REASONS TO BECOME A CATECHIST (By: Woodeene Koenig-Bricker, writer for Our Sunday Visitor)
10. The best way to learn is to teach—If your own faith education ended years ago, the resources and materials you are exposed to as a catechist will surely refresh and expand your own knowledge. 9. Catechists tell the truth—The world needs the message of the Gospel and the way to true happiness; as a catechist, you offer a hungry world that sustenance. 8. Sharing the faith is an honor—It's estimated that fewer than 1 percent of Catholics are catechists. 7. Your own faith will come alive—As a catechist, you will discover that prayer, liturgy and your own relationship with God will become more vibrant and meaningful. 6. You become an active part of the most active part of your parish—When you join the catechists in our parish, you enter into a community that will support you on your faith journey, pray for and with you and encourage you in your Catholic way of life. 5. A catechist is a role model—As a catechist, you get to model behaviors young people might not learn anywhere else. 4. You will be practicing stewardship—Being a catechist is a way of being a good steward by giving a bit of your most precious resource -- your time. 3. You show your own family that you value religious education—Taking time out of your life to teach the faith shows your own children, grandchildren, siblings and family members that you put a high priority on religious education. 2. It's fun—Kids remind adults to live and laugh in the moment and get enthused about things like holy days and stories of saints. 1. It's what we are called to do—At the end of his earthly ministry, Jesus said: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations." THANK YOU for those families who have returned their Fall enrollments. We are not only registering children for Fall classes, but we are also looking for catechists/teachers to share our faith with our children. As you can see by the above article, it’s the best way to learn our faith while practicing good stewardship by sharing your time, and by virtue of our Baptismal call, we are called share our faith. Please pray about becoming one of our Wednesday evening volunteers!!
As of May 10
Sunday Offering…………..…………………..$1406.00 On-Line Giving…………………………..…....$2,220.00 TOTAL……………………….……….……………$3,626.00 Weekly Budget………...……………..………$6,471.00 YTD Actual……………………………..………..$256,291 YTD Budgeted …….………………..…………$289,565 Bldg Fund………………………………..…………$146.00
Thank You
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter
Monday: St. John I; Bl. William of Toulouse
Tuesday: Bl. Clement of Osimo and Bl. Augustine of Tarano
Wednesday: St. Bernardine of Siena
Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord
(unless transferred to Sunday);
St. Christopher Magallanes and Companions
Friday: St. Rita of Cascia; St. Rita of Cascia
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“Remember Our Veterans” To commemorate “Memorial Day” the Human Outreach/Christian Service Commission is sponsoring a Collection of “Comfort Items” for the vets at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.
To commemorate “Memorial Day” during the month of May the Christian Service Com-mission, with the help of our teens, will be having a drive to collect cash donations and personal items for our wounded soldiers at the “EDWARD HINES JR.,VA HOSPITAL”
CASH DONATIONS – place in the mail slot by the front entrance COMFORT ITEMS—See list below.
A collection box will be set up by the church front entrance this
Sunday , May 17th from 2 pm to 4 pm and Monday, May 18th from 9 am to 11 am.
Thank you! P. S. Feel free to make or purchase a card to thank the vets for their service, get well, sending smiles, a note to cheer you
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