Our Lady of the Woods Parish 10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 (708) 361– 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965 parishoffice@ourladyoŌhewoods.org web site—www.ourladyoŌhewoods.org Religious EducaƟon Office Mission Statement Under the protecƟon of the Mother of God, we are a faith community called by the Father, energized by the Son, and moved by the Spirit to unite in witnessing and proclaiming the Good News. We share in friendship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to minister, welcome, celebrate and extend His Kingdom. December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent
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Our Lady of the Woods Parish
10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 (708) 361– 4754
web site—www.ourladyo hewoods.org Religious Educa on Office
Mission Statement Under the protec on of the Mother of God, we
are a faith community called by the Father, energized by the Son, and moved by the Spirit to
unite in witnessing and proclaiming the Good News.
We share in friendship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to minister, welcome,
celebrate and extend His Kingdom.
December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent
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Dear Parishioners, This weekend churches around the Unites States are having their annual collection to assist retired
religious. The people of our parish have always been supportive of those who have given their lives to Christ. I want to thank you for your continued generosity. I also want to thank you for your support of the Giving Tree and the Christmas Food Drive. Once again, over one thousand needy families and individuals will have a more joyous and peaceful Christmas because of you. Our Lord himself reminds us, “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers you do unto me.” In loving those the Lord loves, you love Him. There are two great Marian Feasts during Advent. On December 8th we celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and on December 12th we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe who is the patroness of the America’s. It always has seemed appropriate that the Blessed Mother has such a prominent role in this time of Advent. She offers us an example of trust, of patience, and of calm in the midst of tumult. The scriptures create an image of Mary whose life was turned upside down in the months before the birth of her son. She traveled to Judea. In the late stage of her pregnancy, she traveled to Bethlehem. Later she would be forced to flee to Egypt to save her child and live as a refugee in a foreign land. Yet the center of her being was never shaken and never sinned. In the busyness of this season, we would do well to follow her example and stay centered upon He who truly matters. I recently came across an article that spoke of the challenges of recognizing the need for Jesus in our life if we do not even recognize that we are sinners. It is a point well taken. How we can experience this world and not see our sinfulness is amazing. Christ came to call sinners. One of the best ways that we can prepare for Christ is through the Sacrament of Penance or Reconciliation. This great gift of God’s healing was given to us by Christ so that we can experience his mercy. As Christmas approaches we will be offering the sacrament on Saturday, December 16th and 23rdd after the 8:30 Mass (as we do every week) as well as on the evening of December 19th at 7:00 PM. This time we were able to secure two confessors who speak Polish that evening, along with Father Andrew and Bishop Gorman. Christ came into this world in humble circumstances. We can approach him in humility and joy. Finally, after the 6:00 PM Mass next week we will light the Parish Christmas Tree in the Gathering space. The Madrigal singers of Stagg High School will join us and at the Mass Father Andrew will commission those who are going on the Christmas break Mission Trip. In Christ,
Father Mike
REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT Deacon John J. and Terry Macarol
MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO COLLEEN WALERY LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Director of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/KIM DUDA NANCY SCHOENBERG CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretaries Director of Music Ministry Youth Minister BRIAN ZIELINSKI NEIL BORGSTROM RON POTEMPA Athletic Coordinator Accompanist Director of Building and Grounds WEEKEND MASSES: BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:30 PM. Arrangements must Saturday — 8:30 AM, 5:00 PM be made in advance at the Parish Office. Sunday — 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at the WEEKDAY MASSES: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Parish Office six months in advance. Pre-Cana required. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 AM REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH: Newcomers are and after 5:00 PM Mass welcome to the Parish and are requested to register at office
PARISH BOUNDARIES: East 80th Ave., (west side), North Rte. 83 (south side), West Bell Rd. (east side) to 123rd Street to Parker Road (east side), South 135th Street (nor th side)
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Please join us every morning at 7:50 in
Church to say the Rosary. Please stay after Mass for the
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.
Every Friday after 8:30
Mass a Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Benediction is hosted. Please feel free to join us.
Cherub Choir: Ages 4-7
Rehearsals for Christmas Eve Mass will be held on
December 10th & 17th from 8:45 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.
We will gather in Rm. 207 (down the hall from the church office).
The Cherub Choir will be singing for the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Christ-
mas Eve.
Children’s Choir: Ages 8-13
Rehearsals for Christmas Eve Mass will be held in Church on December 13th and 20th from
6:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m. The Children’s Choir will be sing-
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017 Masses – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 6:00PM Hospitality after morning masses Children of the Lord—9:30AM MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Scripture Study – 9:00AM REP – 4:30PM & 6:30PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM Palos Hospice Bereavement Group Mtg—1:00PM Women’s CRHP Adult Formation – 6:30PM Parish Council Mtg – 7:00PM Queen of Clergy Mtg--7:00PM Book Club Mtg—7:30PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM REP – 4:30PM & 6:30PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM Common Thread Mtg—7:00PM RCIA Adult Formation—7:00PM Baptismal Prep—7:30PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2017 Mass – 8:30AM & 5:00PM Smart Recovery Mtg – 3:00PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017 Masses – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 6:00PM Hospitality after Morning Masses **Children of the Lord – 9:30AM ADVENT PAGEANT Babysitting – 9:30AM Baptisms – 12:30PM Parish Tree Lighting Ceremony —Immediately following 6:00 Mass
OUR LADY OF THE WOODS WEEKLY CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
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Children of the Lord:
4-5 year olds Sundays during
9:30 Mass
Monday: Grades 1-4, 4:30-6
PM Grades 5-8, 6:30-8
PM
Wednesday: Grades 1-5, 4:30-6
PM Grades 6-8, 6:30-8
PM
December 10 17*
January 7 21 28
February 4 18 25
March 4 11 18
25**
April 8 15 22 29
May 6
*December 17: Advent Pageant
**March 25: Palm Sunday Procession
December 11
January 8 22 29
February 5 12 26
March 5** 12 19
December 13
January 10 24 31
February 7 21 28
March 7** 14 21
**March 5th, 6th and 7th are the next Family Formation Sessions. Attendance will be taken.
Families must attend one of these sessions during our Parish Mission.
PLEASE REPORT
ABSENCES BY CALLING
(708) 361-9435
Ash Wednesday, February 14
REP will sponsor a Children’s
Liturgy at 5:00 PM
Holiday Altar Servers for Christmas Masses
If you are unable to serve or have gotten a replacement, please let John Maier
know. TBA = if anyone is interested
Christmas Eve 4:00pm—Claire George, Grace George,
Paul Arquilla
5:30pm—Nate Yep, John Waliczek, TBA
12:00 Midnight—Matt Duda, John Duda, Kevin Walsh
**Joe Potempa
Christmas Day 8:00am—Augustine Wilson,
Miles Wilson, Jackson Fornek
9:30am—Deborah Crueger, Jack Crueger, Gia Perme, Zack Zumerchik
11:00am—Dan Pytel, Thomas Pytel,
Sophia Oceguera
January 1, 2018— New Year’s Day
9:30am—Isabelle Thomas, Veronica Thomas, Kevin Walsh
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Reconciliation
Tuesday, December 19th 7:00 p.m.
Masses
Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & Midnight
Christmas Day
8:00a.m., 9:30a.m. & 11:00a.m.
December 31st NO 6:00 p.m. Mass
January 1st
9:30 a.m.
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If your family or someone close to you is in need, please contact us at (708) 606-5360. A representative
will return your call as soon as
possible to arrange a confidential
conversation. Confidentiality and compassion are
the cornerstones of our Ministry.
Let us Pray Please join Our Lady of the Woods Parish as we
continue to pray for those who have or are serving in the military. We pray for those who protect our country, for
their safety, and well-being, especially,
Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry
Private Louis Piccione CPL Brandon D. Gabry
LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth
Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall
Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen
Sgt. John P. Micham Seaman Brandon
Baceluk Sgt. Jesus M. Flores
Lt.. Benjamin Feithen Sean Girouard
Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski
Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko
Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe
Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton
CPT Bryan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich
CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs
Major Nicholas Kamon LJG Christa Kamon SPC Dylan Conover
Dear Our Lady of the Woods Parishioners and Friends, Amy Boyle, the daughter of a recently deceased parishioner, is adopting a child and family and friends are assisting her with a special project to help defray the many costs associated with adoption. The team has created Adoption Puzzle Fundraiser.! This is how the fundraiser works: We will be taking a photo of her daughter and will turn it into a 500 piece puzzle. Each puzzle piece can be purchased for $20.00 and upon purchase, your name (optional) will be added to the back of the puzzle piece and shared on so-cial media as a “Thank you to ____ for donating” post. Once all puzzle pieces are sold, the puzzle will be put togeth-er and framed. This will then be presented to Amy to hang in her home so she can always tell her daughter that it took “All kinds of people and endless love to bring you home to me one puzzle piece at a time”. Additional details about the fundraiser:
When paying by check for the puzzle piece:
Please provide your name and if you would like recognition for the puzzle piece. Make checks payable to “Baby Girl Boyle Adoption Fundraiser” Send checks directly to Cindi Layman, 11028 S. Millard, Chicago, IL 60655
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Calling all shoppers!!
The Our Lady of the Woods Manna Gift
Certificate Program offers many
options to meet all of your gift certificate needs! We offer gift certificates from over 150
locations with different monetary amounts available.
This program is a fundraiser for our Parish and a portion of the profit will benefit the Parish and
its Ministries. Certificates can be purchased in the Parish Of-fice during regular business hours. Please stop in
the Office to see a list of the certificates we have to offer. If we do not have
what you need, we can place an order for you.
Thank you for your continued support of Our Lady of the Woods!
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We would like to remind you that Our Lady of the Woods now accepts online donations through GiveCentral. You can use this website to make paperless donations. You can give by using your credit card, debit card, and electronic checking payments making either one-time or recurring donations. We understand that most trans-actions today are done electronically and we want to provide that convenient option at Our Lady of the Woods.
Here is how it works: 1. Go to www.ourladyofthewoods.org. 2. Click on “giving” towards the top right, then click on “donate here”. 3. Choose an “event” such as Sunday Collection or Parish Improvement Project that you would like to do-nate to, enter the frequency, date range and dollar amount, then click “add to my gift basket.” You may click “checkout” at any time or add more donations if you wish. 4. When you are ready, click “my gift basket” at the
top of the page and verify your gifts. 5. Click “continue,” then “complete profile” to register. 6. Complete the simple registration form, then click “register and confirm gift.” 7. You are then registered! Check your inbox for an email from [email protected].
You can return to GiveCentral at any time to make changes to your donations or personal information. Click on the “Log In” button at the top of the GiveCentral.org home page, then enter your username and password to access your profile.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 8:30AM— Conception & Virgilio Corongal 5:00PM— Stella Janiec, Marion Foretsch
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods,
Don King 9:30AM— Don King, Robert Ody 11:00AM— Joan Toth, Edwin Fornek 6:00PM— Robert Miazek, Sofie Shields
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2017 6:30AM—Jim DeFay
8:30AM—Richard Pedrosa TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2017 6:30AM—Anda Ratkovic
8:30AM—Michael Tkachuck, Patricia Nebel WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017 6:30AM—Martin Moody
8:30AM—Charles Maier, Carolyn McCarthy, Lucy Mazian THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2017 6:30AM—Howard Clark 8:30AM—Daniel V. Capuano, Joey A. Panatalena FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2017 6:30AM—Robert Hauwiller
Sullivan, Willard Sullivan, Bill Sullivan SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2017
8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Brian Kloos
9:30AM—Lourdes de Leon, Jack Walsh 11:00AM—Rudy Chromsky, Bea Chromsky 6:00PM— Jerome Conetsco, Chriss & Paddy Cronin
Saturday, December 16, 2017 5:00 PM—Beth Doyle, Jan Schneider, Geri Jacoby, Sandy Marinello, Bill Kubiak, Pete Yuska, Bill Bonk, Lorraine Bonk Sunday, December 17, 2017
8:00 AM—Holly Tocci, Mary Ellen Stanley, Murph Wall, Lynn McGary, Pauline Babusis, Joan Klarich, Jim O’Brien 9:30 AM—Sheila Scarim, George Pracz, Kathy Langevin, Bill Plahm, Sharon Plahm, Gary Olson, Ellie Olson CHOIR—Deb Finnegan CHOIR—Tom Stewart 11:00 AM—Kris Nogal, Katie Nogal, Kelly Peltz, Joan Shubat, Joyce Eul, Roberta Laska, Barb McNicholas, Ed Jasnoch
LECTORS Saturday, December 16, 2017 5:00 PM—Karen Wagner, Maryann Siorek Sunday, December 17, 2017 8:00 AM—Therese Potempa, Ray Perez 9:30 AM—Lisa Pyle, Rick Duda 11:00 AM—Bridget Duffy, Debbie Calandriello 6:00 PM—Steve Devine, Judy Dugan
USHERS — MONTH OF DECEMBER 5:00 PM—Marty Strubin, Jose Villarete, Kevin O’Boye, Len Walejeski 8:00 AM—Norman Hansen, Dan Stanley, Dominic Tocci, Ken Krausz 9:30 AM—George Pracz, Dirk Swiderek, Carol Ziegler, Rosario Bongiovanni, John Ziegler 11:00 AM—Ray Ascencio, John Schultz 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak
Weekend of December 3, 2017
God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.
Actual Budget Difference
Week $21,607 $22,200 ($593)
Year $481,955 $510,600 ($28,646)
December 16/17 5:00PM—Annie Olsen, Connor Olsen, Ella Olsen 8:00AM—Jackson Fornek, Augustine Wilson, Miles Wilson
9:30AM—Julia Kotas Petra Kotas, Michael Oceguera 11:00AM—Isabelle Thomas, Veronica Thomas, Tabitha Shirley, Richard Shirley 6:00PM—Caroline Maier, Emily Maier, Diana Tan
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BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you
during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”
Our Deceased:
Tim Gately Lottie Frederick Gary Korhonen
Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Erin Carr-Mott, Jeff Hargarten, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Joseph Butkus, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Rosalie Spalla, Nancy Grasso, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Helen Stringham, Evelyn Lopezalles, Joey Oberholzer, Carmen Pinto, Leianna Tanedo, Rosemary Byerly, Carol Rydberg, Linda Curtin
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 35:1-10; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 5:17-26 Tuesday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39- 47, or any readings from the Common of The Blessed Virgin Mary, nos. 707-712 Wednesday: Is 40:25-31; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10; Mt 11:28-30 Thursday: Is 41:13-20; Ps 145:1, 9-13ab; Mt 11:11-15 Friday: Is 48:17-19; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Mt 11:16-19 Saturday: Sir 48:1-4, 9-11; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15-16, 18-19; Mt 17:9a, 10-13 Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11; Lk 1:46-50, 53-54; 1 Thes 5:16-24; Jn 1:6-8, 19-28
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent; International Human Rights Day Monday: St. Damasus I Tuesday: Our Lady of Guadalupe; Hanukkah begins at sunset Wednesday: St. Lucy Thursday: St. John of the Cross Saturday: Las Posadas begins
WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Greg & Kathlyn Cooney & their
Daughters Kayla & Autmn John & Mary Komperda Josh & Susie Lambert & their
Children Gavin, Jonas, & Vera Mary Wheeler Dennis & Beverly Gennaro
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests know
to God. Philippians 4:6 Prayer is powerful. As Christians, we do not equate prayer with magic but with an outward and inward expression of faith. Prayer is a means of opening ourselves to God’s voice and opening our hearts to the presences of Christ in one another. We use prayer to focus our minds, to nourish our spirits, to surrender to God our doubts, fears, grief, struggles, contrition and pain that they may be transformed into hope, joy, cour-age, forgiveness, comfort and peace. Prayer is personal and communal. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20) By remembering one another in prayer we grow closer as a community of faith, rooted in unconditional love. If you are asked to pray for someone, take a moment and say a prayer. If you would like the parish to pray for a loved one please contact the parish office. Out of respect for the privacy of our parishioners, prayer requests to be shared at Sunday mass, must come from a family member of the one seeking prayers.
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512074 Our Lady of the Woods Church 10731 W 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 708-361-4754 Contact: Shelly or Laurie [email protected] Software Using: Win 7.0 Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Transmission Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11 am Bulletin for Sunday, December 10, 2017 Special Instructions:
