Marie A. Albers John E. Ambriz Elizabeth Beasland Irene A. Bidese Thomas M. Borst Margaret E. Bourdage Robert D. Brown Maryann C. Burian Mildred M. Cadieux Eileen A. Carney Michael J. Carrano Judith A. Carroll Michael J. Ceglarski Thomas E. Chmura Kenneth L. Clement Margaret K. Corless Carl J. Demma Frances Donausky Wilbert Eckel Frank J. Emmett Michael F. Emmett Edward M. Faber Margaret M. Francone

Joanne R. Geibel Joseph C. Gill Kenneth J. Graves Andrew Harmata Thomas P. Haugh Adele T. Igleski Edward A. Jonaitis Nathan M. Kackert Robert C. Kalchbrenner John L. Kaminsky Margaret A. Kapala Walter A. Kienzle James J. Kirrane Matthew B. Kocher Margaret LaPorta Jeffrey J. Marshall Genevieve H. McGlennon Florence McMahon James F. Mitchell Evelyn M. Mniszewski Ellen M. Murphy Patricia A. Myers Dahl James E. O'Boyle

Patricia J. O'Connor Joseph R. O'Sullivan Frances E. Pajor Margaret M. Pietrzyk Robert N. Roeper Victor A. Sadowski Alexander M. Samborski Frank L. Scibior John M. Seibert Marita F. Sheehy Joseph R. Skorzewski Walter Smieszny Alvin L. Smith Edward D. Smith Frank J. Smith III James A. Smith Richard W. Stake Anthony N. Stanfa Matthew J. Swiderski Richard A. Wasilewski Virginia F. Ziemba

FEAST OF ALL SOULS DAY NOVEMBER 2, 2013

IN COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED REMEMBERED IN LOVE

“For You light my lamp; the Lord my God illumines my darkness.” — PSALMS 18:28

Sharing Parish Visit… Thanks to all who made the visit of our Sharing Parish, St. Procopius such a wonderful day. The pastor was unable to be with us, and we enjoyed the presence of the Associate Pastor, Fr. Pat Casey, S.J. and a score of their parishioners. The St. Elizabeth Parish choir were in fine voice, and the St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry provided a lovely repast in the Church Hall after Mass. Praying together, and sharing a meal make good bonds. The Gym Explodes…. Last Friday, October 25th, the Cardinal Bernardin School hosted a Halloween party in our parish gym. Earlier in the day, I put on a plaid work shirt, an Irish cap, and an old man’s mask, and went through all the classrooms of the school [and I did the same this past week in many of the Religious Education Classes] to scare the children, and adults, and to warn them about being safe when trick-or-treating. The startled looks on people’s faces was incredible. When I was at the party, the children kept asking me to put the mask back on. I think that the little rascals like me better that way! If we could only bottle the energy evident at a children’s party. They loved being in costume, and chasing one another around the gym. They also loved when the d.j. played the song “Gangum Style”—that got everyone out dancing/hopping on the gym floor. A good time was had by all. Immigration Reform… Later in this bulletin is a reproduction of a recent letter that I sent, along with many other Catholic pastors and priests to our local Congressman Dan Lipinski. The letter speaks for itself, and calls on him to support arguments made by the American Catholic bishops calling for comprehensive immigration reform of our broken immigration system. But I would like to give you some background on this issue. Recently a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton came to ask of me to write a letter to American Immigration to support her husband’s efforts to immigrate to this country. She came to the United States with three young children, one a babe in arms at the time, several years ago. While she and their children could legally come here, at that time her husband, the father of their

three children, could not. Since then she has achieved U.S. citizenship, and is now trying to reunite her husband with their family. It was an honor for me to write in support of this family reunification effort, and on behalf of a truly brave woman who is at the moment raising her children alone. There is something wrong with an immigration system that divides families in such a way. Sometimes we think that the immigration reform issue does not effect our parish. It does. It effects people you may be sharing the Sign of Peace with before Communion. There is another long-time parishioner of our parish who entered the United States illegally decades ago. He did not cross over the Rio Grande, but came in from Toronto, Canada. Eventually he married a U.S. citizen, and they had children. One day U.S. immigration caught up with his undocumented status. But in those years, decades ago, the Immigration Agent brought our parishioner to Detroit, had him cross over into Canada, and was waiting for him back here on U.S. soil to bring him into the country legally, and to ensure nothing went wrong. In those days, the value of preserving a family was maintained and promoted. It could be that way again. I encourage our parishioners to write to Congressman Lipinski on behalf of comprehensive immigration reform. Letters can be addressed to: Representative Daniel Lipinski 3rd Congressional District 6245 South Archer Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60638 Again, sometimes we think issues like immigration reform do not effect our parishioners. Please know that they do, and your writing to the congressman can make a difference. A Christmas Smorgasbord…. Over the next several weeks leading up to Christmas Day, St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners will have a number of opportunities to imitate God the Father’s generosity in gifting our world with Jesus. Christmas celebrates the mystery of the incarnation—God becoming man. We see God the Father’s love for our world in giving us his only son, and taking on our very nature. We respond in faith by believing in Jesus as our Savior, and in love by celebrating bonds with family, friends and community. For so many of us it “would not be Christmas’ if we did not

CORCORAN’S CORNER

“do” something for someone else. Making a friendly call, sending a Christmas card or e-mail, giving a gift, doing some random act of generosity and kindness — are ways that we all have of “getting into the spirit of the season” and of making Christmas for others. Our parish provides a number of wonderful opportunities for people to be involved in assisting others. Whether it is the drive for the special need adults of St. Coletta Homes; the Ham or Turkey Drive or the Christmas Gift Drive for our sharing parish, St. Procopius; the Toy Drive for Respond Now, or supporting Fair Trade internationally, we all have our favorite ways that we seek to make Christmas for others, and for ourselves. Please appreciate that you have a veritable smorgasbord of good causes that you can assist. While you may be tempted like I am to just pull up a chair at a smorgasbord and dive in eating it all — common sense eventually kicks in for me, and I choose a little of this and that which are my favorites. We may all love a buffet, but we can not eat it all. Similarly, as these drives roll out over the coming weeks, pick those which tug at your heart. At the start of October I hosted my high school Quigley Preparatory Seminary South Class of 1973 40th Reunion in our Parish Life Center. After all party expenses were paid, all remaining $500 was donated to Catholic Charities. I admire the work that the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Charities does and I told my classmates before they came that if we had any funds left over, this would be where they would be sent. As a result a number of the men gave extra funds. We not only had a fun reunion, but we did well for others. Similarly, all these drives are meant to help others in need, but they do us good as well. Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos y Hermanas… Thanks to all who contributed to the special second collection last weekend to support the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos y Hermanas. A generous total of $6,575.02 was donated to this worthy charity. Save The Date… Next Sunday, Nov. 10th is the Parish Women’s Club Vendor and Craft Fair in the Parish Life Center from 8:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. It is a great place for Santa’s helpers to start their work!

The Christifideles Award… Each year the Archdiocese of Chicago presents the “Christifideles Award” to people from every parish across the Archdiocese. This year, Bill Wisnasky and Elizabeth Wisnasky will receive the award this Sunday afternoon at Holy Name Cathedral from Cardinal Francis George O.M.I. They are receiving the award for their ongoing Catholic witness, and for their care for those who are in need by providing leadership to our parish Social Action Ministry. Over the years they have been vocal advocates for the poor, and have spearheaded many of our parishes efforts to care for those in need. I congratulate them on this award and thank them for decades of advocacy and work. At this award ceremony this Sunday afternoon, the Cardinal will also bestow one of the six Bishop Quarter Awards [one award per Vicariate] to Sister Nancy Swanson, R.S.M. and the Courage Program, based at St. Germaine Parish in Oak Lawn, who has done heroic work for decades in assisting girls who are pregnant. Courage is strongly supported by southwest side parishes, and has been the wheel hitting the road in being a tangible effort to help young mothers. We also congratulate Sister Nancy Swanson R.S.M. for this well-deserved recognition. If You Cannot Be Smart, Then Be Lucky... Last week’s Trivia Event was great fun and a great success. The Joseph and Karen Beninato Family Table won the contest, and Fr. Stan Kuca won the Split-the-Pot prize of $136.00. If you can not be smart, then be lucky!

Keep Smiling...

SECOND READING

GOSPEL

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Reflections for Thirty Second

Sunday in Ordinary Time Nov. 10, 2013

In the days before Jesus was arrested, various groups, including the scribes, the Pharisees, and now the Sadducees, tried to trap Jesus in His words, so they would have a case to bring against Him.

The issue has to do with the belief in the resurrection of the body, which the Sadducees did not hold.

NEXT SUNDAY’S FOCUS: TAKING THE LONG VIEW

God of the living, we thank you for the promise you have given us in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. We thank you for the faith that tells us that those who die in Him will rise in Him. May this prom-ise, rooted in our bap-tism, continue to give us hope in our difficulties.

The Sadducees did not accept the resurrec-tion from the dead (as the Pharisees did). Therefore, they tried to trap Jesus by bringing up a case of a woman who had seven hus-

bands. When a man died without an heir, the widow was to marry the next of kin. This woman married seven brothers in a row. They asked Jesus whose wife would she be in the resurrection. One problem with this question was that they were asking who owned her in heaven. Jesus responded that it was not like that in heaven. We do not belong to one an-other in heaven. The love of heaven is not exclusive (saying we can only love one and not another). It is a love for all without limit.

He is not God of the dead, but of the living (Luke 20:27-38).

To get the full impact of the first reading, I strongly suggest you go to your Bible and

read Second Maccabees, Chapter 7. You wonder what the mother of the Maccabees would have said to the Sadducees trying to trap Jesus over belief in the resurrection of the body. How would this woman, who watched the thugs of a sadistic king cruelly torture with whips and scourges her seven sons over their refusal to eat pork, ever have been able to encourage her sons to remain faithful to God’s law without a belief in the resurrection? This belief was her rock. It justified her taking the long view, that their death, in fidelity to God, gives way to a bod-ily resurrection. For the Sadducees, however, faith was based on the Torah (the Pentateuch). Only what was written in the Torah had to be believed. Since there is no mention of resurrec-tion, they rejected it. And they use a story of a woman marrying seven brothers to trap Jesus. Jesus says two things in response. First, what happens in the next life is going to be different, not the same old, same old. Second, when God spoke the Divine Name to Moses, God did not say, “I was the God of your dead ancestors.” Rather, God said, “I am the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Implication: God is a God of the living—in God all are alive. Couple that with Jesus’ own resurrection and you have good reason for this hope we carry in our hearts.

Readings for the Week November 4-9 Mon.: Rom 11:29-36; Lk 14:12-14 Tues.: Rom 12:5-16b; Lk 14:15-24 Wed.: Rom 13:8-10; Lk 14:25-33 Thur.: Rom 14:7-12; Lk 15:1-10 Fri.: Rom 15:14-21; Lk 16:1-8 Sat.: Ex 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22

REFLECTION

The King of the world will raise us up to live again forever (2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14). This is a powerful account of a mother and seven sons who were arrested during a per-secution of the Jews. The emperor of Syria, Antiochus Epiphanes, wanted to unify his extensive empire by ordering all peoples to give up their local religious practices and to adopt the Greek way of life. Many peoples did this, but the Jewish people rebelled against such tyranny. The Maccabees were a family that led the rebellion. There were many mar-

tyrs. People who circumcised their babies or who refused to eat pork were put to death. This account shows the heroism of a mother and her seven sons. It speaks of the fact that God would reward them for their fidelity even after they died. This means that they believed in the Resurrection of the dead (a concept that only arose late in the history of Old Tes-tament times).

The Word of God was preached to the Thes-salonians. They knew what was right and just and now had to live it. The author asks for prayers so that the word of the Lord might be accepted as readily by others. It is God who was behind this success. Yet, there are some who could not accept that word. Sometimes it

is a question of sinful rejection; at other times it might be that they have not yet received the gift of faith. God calls each of us in God’s own time. Very few of us will be called to give wit-ness to the faith as martyrs, but each one of us is called to give an everyday witness in the ordinary, common events of life.

May the Lord encourage your hearts and strengthen them in every good deed and word (2 Thessalonians 2:16—3:5).

FIRST READING

MASS INTENTIONS

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Vanessa Parazatka Jeanne Czorniak John Chesney Daniel Rakowski Tony Garczynski Ed Dudek And for our deceased: John Fitzmaurice “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR

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Sat., Nov. 2 (10am) Dominic Russo (5pm) Jose Roberto Carlos; Suzanne Rathberger; Jim Fetsch; Josephine Tarantino; Cecelia Zemla; Theophil Zemla; Francis and Michael Emmett Sunday, Nov. 3 (7:15am) Parishioners (8:30am) Phyllis J. Minnick; Agustin Perez; Kieran Murray; Martha Testolin; Louis Testolin; Josephine Ramacci; Grandma and Grandpa Urbano; Tony Garczynski (10am) Al Smith; Lynn Gleiznis; Fred Heidecke; Adele Igleski; Bernadette Bachelder; Robert Pikula; Jose Garcia (11:30am) Gregory Szyndrowski; Matthew Kocher; Ed Dudek; Patricia O’Connor Mon., Nov. 4 (9am) Jack Martin; Laverne Clark; Isidro Yap Tues., Nov. 5 (9am) Living and Deceased Seniors of Seton; Ida and Edmondo De-Amicis Wed., Nov. 6 (9am) Carlinda Berardi; Stepien Family; Kabat Family Thurs., Nov. 7 (9am) Libero Colacino; Lois Gruene; Edward Keane; Giuseppe Latorraca Fri., Nov. 8 (9am) Thomas Cloonan; Florence Coltman; Hazel Schwaller; Michael McGrath

November 3, 2013

Please pray for those preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Melissa Zenz and Andrew Wappienik; 11-16-13 Lisa Werner and Ronald Rauch; 11-30-13 Kellie Bryan and Patrick Ciraulo; 11-30-13 Deanna Murillo and Erik Ulrich; 12-6-13 Lisa Infantino and Dominic Maglione; 12-7-13

WEDDINGS

STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION FOR 10-27-13: $21,687.40

KIDS COLLECTION: $103.40

Thank you for your generosity.

Claudia DeLoa Roseanne Martarano

WELCOME

St. Elizabeth Seton Women’s Club

CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR

Sunday, Nov. 10th 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Parish Life Center

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For more information please call Lynn at 708-460-6113.

Each adult gets

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Congratulations to these parents on the baptism of their child on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013: Mackenzie Helen, child of Timothy and Sarah Neighbors Ethan Paul, child of Frank and Kelly Battiato Frank Ignatius, Jr., child of Frank and Kelly Battiato

BAPTISMS

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Journey with the Lord and let your heart hear God’s Words….

By Margie Guadagno St. Elizabeth Seton Pastoral Associate

When the disciples

met Jesus

on the road,

they were

disappointed

and sad.

He walked with them

and listened to

their story.

Then, by opening up

the Scriptures

He gave them hope!

He helped them see

that they were

not abandoned

or left orphaned,

that God

was with them

and would

always be part

of their journey.

The Road To Emmaus The Road To Emmaus The Road To Emmaus

Remembering and Missing

M Y NEW GRANDDAUGHTER, ARYA, IS A JOY! OF COURSE, ALL BABIES ARE A JOY. But,

we each know that OUR grandchildren are the best!! In a few days, she’ll be one month old already and weighs in at 10 ½ pounds. She still sleeps a lot, but when she is awake, she bats her little lashes and then gives you the eye that asks, “Got milk?” The unfortunate thing is, she lives on the north side of Chicago. This is the first time one my grandbabies has lived so far away. Though, it’s hard to complain when so many grandmas have little ones that live in another state. However, she has already made two visits to my house and they have been grand occasions. First off, Grandpa goes to the bakery and gets chocolate donuts for Arya’s mom and dad. Then I put on the coffee and call my mother and sister to come over. We get so excited and poor little Arya just has to put up with being hugged and kissed and sniffed at. (Don’t you just love the smell of a new baby?) Not having a new little one in the family for 12 years has turned us into goofy rela-tives who act as if they have never seen a baby before! And each one of us has their own special weakness. My sister loves her feet, I love her cheek right in front of her ear, and my mother—well, my mother just loves all of her! She checks out every inch of her every time she sees her. But, there is one thing that we all do. We all reflect on how much my dad would have loved seeing her. He was the adored grandpa. He was also the favorite uncle for all my cousins. And, when my siblings and I were teenagers, he was the best-liked dad in our group of friends. He always made you feel that you were the most important per-

son on earth. You always knew how much he loved you. And all new little babies in the family were treated to special hugs and kisses… and the Ring-A-Ding-Ding. It started from the first time he held them. He would gently rock them all the while crooning Ring-A-Ding-Ding. As they grew older, the rocking got more boisterous and the crooning got louder. By the time they were six or seven months old, they would be positioned on his knee and bounced up and down while my dad wildly belted out Ring-A-Ding-Ding!!! And once they started talking, the minute they saw him they would crawl up on his knee and say “Ring-A-Ding Grandpa!” I’m sure as spring time rolls around all of us will be treating Arya to the Ring-A-Ding-Ding. But it won’t be coming from us, it will be a treasure we are passing on to her from my dad, a bit of him that lives on. His pres-ence continues to surround all of us. Granted, some days we feel it more than others. But, since Arya’s birth, I have been keenly aware of his absence and mourn his loss anew. He was a gentle, loving soul who was deeply loved by us and he will continue to be in our most precious of memories for the rest of our lives.

D uring this month of November, the Church calls all of us to remem-ber our loved ones who now rest in

the arms of God. Though we do so with sadness because they are no longer with us physically, let us also do so in gratitude and thanksgiving for all the lessons they taught us and the great gifts they shared with us. May we also include a little prayer of hope that everyone can experience a Ring-A-Ding-Ding grandpa in their lives.

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IMMIGRATION REFORM

Altar Server Appreciation Mass

BISHOP ANDREW WYPYCH INVITES

ALTAR SERVERS OF THE PARISHES IN VICARIATE V

AND THEIR FAMILIES TO JOIN HIM IN THIS CELEBRATION

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013 10:00 AM

ST. BERNADETTE PARISH 9343 S. FRANCISCO AVE.

EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805

Priests of Vicariate Parishes are invited to concelebrate. Altar Servers will join in the opening procession.

There will be an opportunity for photographs. Light refreshments will be served.

St. Elizabeth Seton Altar Servers interested in attending,

please call Fr. Stan Kuca at 708-403-0101.

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Jesus approaches us and wants to come stay with us. Are you ready to change your life,

like Zacchaeus, to follow Jesus? — LUKE 19:1-10

IF YOU HAVE EVER CONSIDERED A VOCATION to the priesthood, please contact Fr. Francis Bitterman, fbitterman@archchicago.org or at 312-534-8298 at 312-534-8298 or www.ChicagoPriest.com. FOR INFORMATION ON RELIGIOUS LIFE contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 or eramirez@archchicago.org, and for the Per-manent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or bpuhala@usml.edu.

PLEASE HELP! VOCATION CROSS

PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED! SIGN UP IN PARISH OFFICE

The Vocation Cross is presented on Wednesday at the 9am Mass. Participants pray daily for one

week and return the cross on Tuesday for the next participant. To sign up, please call 708-403-0101.

Holy Spirit, open the hearts and minds

of young women and men so that a new flowering of holy vocations

may show forth the fidelity of your love, and all may know Christ, the true light of the world

to offer to every human being the sure hope of eternal life. Amen.

Parish Vocation News

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ORDER DEADLINE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17!

We welcome your order large or small! 10% DISCOUNT! NO SALES TAX!

Fannie May will DELIVER DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME!

Order forms/catalogs/box for completed forms available in the Narthex. Address must be clearly printed on your form. Make checks payable to SES Women’s Club. Orders due Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Candy will be delivered the week of Dec. 12th. Questions? Call Sue at 708-460-2311 or Janie at 708-633-1697. The Women’s Club appreciates your support of this fundraiser!

Fannie May Candy Sale Is Back!

Calling all 5th graders and older who would like to be an altar server...

Please come to an initial practice on Wednesday, Nov. 13th from 4-5pm

OR Saturday, Nov. 16th from 9:30-10:30am

We will schedule follow-up sessions after these initial practices.

Fr. Stan Kuca

St. Julie RE Rummage Sale! Please support St. Julie Church 8th Grade Religious Education Confirmation Class as they raise money for their Advent Outreach Project “Christmas for St. Coletta’s Group Home Residents”. Shop on Sunday, Nov. 3rd from 8am-1:30pm in the St. Julie Parish Hall. St. Julie Church is located at 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park. Special Veteran Celebration A Celebration of Freedom: A time to say thank you! The St. Julie Parish Community proudly invites all United States Veterans to attend the Noon Mass on Sunday, Nov. 10th. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we may seat you. A special luncheon will follow in the Parish Hall from 1-2:30pm. Families are welcome! A group pic-ture will be taken and each Veteran will be given a raffle ticket for some great prizes. RSVP to 708-429-6767. ST. GEORGE SUPER BINGO-RAFFLE St. George School, 6700 W. 176th St., Tinley Park pre-sents their Super Bingo-Raffle on Sunday, Nov.10th in the O’Connell Hall. Doors open at 12:30 pm; games begin at 2pm. Total Bingo and Raffle games payouts of $5000! (Bingo payouts up to $1000; Raffle payouts up to $1500). Door prizes, (4) 1-day Disney Park Hopper tickets and Keurig raffles, Bears and Bingo Bag basket raffles, pull tabs, food and a whole lot of fun! $50 per person pre-sale — $55 at-the-door. Ticket includes: Bingo and Raffle game cards, lunch, dauber, Bonanza card and a chance to win door prizes. Purchase tickets in advance by calling 708-532-2626 (leave message) OR at www.stgeorgeschool.org.Tickets may be avail-able at-the-door—quantities are limited so get yours TODAY!

St. Laurence Open House St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank, will host an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 7th for 7th grade boys and their parents from 6-8pm. Call 708-458-6900.

IT’S TIME TO ORDER THE NEW… SACRED SPACE, THE PRAYER BOOK 2014

Welcome! We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day— a time to pause for a few moments and be mindful of how God

is present with you and for you. SACRED SPACE – THE PRAYER BOOK 2014 OFFERS YOU... short, in-depth meditations on the scripture of the day. The book is per-fect for anyone who would like to grow in prayer and be more con-nected to God, but may feel too busy to do so. SACRED SPACE REFLECTION GROUP has been a part of the prayer life of St. Elizabeth Seton for more than six years. Interested mem-bers meet on the first Monday of each month either in the morning or the evening. Notices of the gatherings are announced in the bulletin. The shared reflections of the members are centered on the Scriptures. If you would like to purchase a copy of Sacred Space 2014 please stop in or call the parish office and leave your name and phone number. We will take orders through Nov. 8th so that we can deliver them by Dec. 1st, (First Sunday of Advent). Book price: between $10 & $12.

Next Group dates: Monday, Nov. 4th

9:30am (Cornerstone) Tuesday, Nov. 5th

7pm, (Conference Room)

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Will explore God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of growing up and becoming a woman.

Will provide an atmosphere of love and learning to discuss the important topic of growing up.

Will establish a foundation for continued communica-tion between parent and child. Fee: $35 per mother and daughter ($10 each additional daughter). The Mother-Daughter Tea will take place at Catholic Charities, Vincent Hall 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. For a registration form or information, please call Maria Garcia at the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at 312.534.8273.

Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Marriage and Family Ministries.

Make a date with your daughter! Come to a Mother-Daughter Tea! God’s Plan for Growing Up Sunday, Nov. 17th 2:30-5pm

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The Rajana Association is a nonprofit organization for in-come generation and skills train-ing, producing fair trade prod-ucts using traditional Cambo-dian skills with contemporary designs. The name “Rajana” means “design” in Khmer. Ra-jana Association focuses on the rural and urban poor, and small producers of handicrafts. Rajana trains young Cambodians in tra-ditional craft–making skills, as well as in accounting, market-ing, computer courses and Eng-lish. Through development of traditional craft–making skills, Rajana helps maintain and re-build Cambodia’s rich cultural traditions, damaged in the country’s wars.

Rajana Association began in 1995 as an income–generating project of the British nongov-ernmental organization South-east Asian Outreach UK. Since 2000 Rajana has been owned and operated by Cambodians. Rajana Association is a member of the Artisans’ Association of Cambodia, which is itself a member of the International Fair Trade Association (IFTA).

Ten Thousand Villages buys jewelry and home decor from Rajana Association. Ten Thousand Villages has been purchasing from Rajana since 2007.

St. Elizabeth Seton Church FAIR TRADE CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, Nov. 23rd 9:00am-7:00pm Sunday, Nov. 24th 8:00am-2pm

Please join us in the downstairs church hall. Hospitality reception offering light refreshments, featuring Fair Trade

Coffees and Fair Trade candies, cookies and oil samples. Sponsored by the Seton Social Action Ministry.

AS WE ENTER THIS SEASON OF GIVING, let us remember that a gift can create new possibilities for those living in need. This Christmas, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, we can fulfill the hope of Christmas for our disadvantaged brothers and sisters by exchanging fair trade gifts. Your purchases will bring a renewed spirit of hope to the artisans who create them by helping the light of Advent shine in their daily lives. When you purchase one of the beautiful fair trade gifts, you are standing in solidarity with the artisans who created them, and helping them to live and work in dignity. Young women will have a brighter and better future. Children will be able to attend school and create their own future because of the added income fair trade brings to their families. The farmers of Kuapa co-own Divine Chocolate, and the premium they receive from their fair trade cocoa has allowed them to invest in things like schools and teachers for their children. Please prepare for your holidays prayerfully, give generously and shop responsibly to have a miraculous impact on those most in need. Fair Trade items provided by Ten Thousand Villages, one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade Organizations. All purchases will help to alle-viate poverty through trade rather than aid.

JEWELRY COFFEE CHOCOLATES HOME DÉCOR TABLETOP BASKETS TOYS/GAMES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GLOBAL TREASURES STATIONERY AND MORE!

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Even more fun the second time around!

Second Annual SETON Trivia Event!

What is the first name of Gilligan from Gilligan’s Island?

What steel has the highest melting point?

Who wrote the Monroe Doctrine?

Who started the US Interstate Highway system?

Which US President had a 7 ft. bathtub installed in the

White House?

Who wrote the album, Joshua Tree?

The line, “You can’t handle the truth!”, came from what movie?

By winning this Olympic event you would be considered the world’s

greatest athlete? TRIVIA ANSWERS:

1-Willy; 2-Tungsten; 3-John Quincy Adams; 4-Dwight D. Eisenhower; 5-William Henry Taft; U2;

6-A Few Good Men; 7-Decathalon

TRIVIA MASTER OF CEREMONIES, Randy Coe, (photo, top left) not only dazzled the participants with his dapper white tuxedo but also entertained the crowd with his brilliant knowledge of Trivia facts. The First Place Trivia Team Joseph and Karen Benninato Family won a $180 prize and free admission to next year’s event. AT THIS YEAR’S EVENT, Trivia teams were invited to bring their own beverages (including alcohol), snacks, desserts — and had an option to purchase pizza slices or have a pizza delivered right to their table. QUESTIONS WERE CREATED BY Coleen Zegadlo and Marge Quinn. Thank you to Trivia Computer Masters Debbie Pott and AJ Kunde. Thank you to our Judges Kathy Petrie, Lorie Coe, Mary Harrison, and Cheryl Innis. We thank al volunteers and especially our Trivia players who made night fun!

Looking forward to next year’s event! Claudia Nolan, Trivia Event Coordinator

Helpful Outreach for People seeking Employment (HOPE) Employment Ministry

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry is open to everyone: All of our services, to both job seekers and employers, are free of charge. Our monthly meetings consist of networking, resume review, guest speakers and open forums.

Need a resume tuned up? Send your resume to ajunkans@aol.com and then come to the next meeting to receive feedback and discuss suggestions.

Employers and HOPE Alumni: We ask that you please share job openings with us. Send your staffing needs to tom.mcmahon@mcmahonjobs.com, and they will be distributed to those who attend our monthly meetings.

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry has expanded. Employment Support Ministry also meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Our Lady Of The Woods Catholic Church, 10731 W. 131st, in Orland Park.

Need more information? please call Bob Cornejo at (708) 642-2314, Mary Lou Sipple at (708) 738-5905 or Ken Krausz at (708) 214-9741. Follow us at www.linkedin.com.

B E C A U S E E V E R Y O N E C A N U S E A L I T T L E H O P E !

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry will meet on Tuesday, November 5th at 7pm

in the downstairs St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall.

FIRST RECONCILIATION/FIRST EUCHARIST ENROLLMENT MASS

On Sunday, Oct. 20th, our children preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist were enrolled as candidates by Father Bill Corcoran.

S T . E L I Z A B E T H S E T O N C H I L D R E N ’ S R E L I G I O U S E D U C A T I O N

A REMINDER: CONFIRMATION RETREAT

Sunday, Nov. 3rd 12:30-4pm Parish Life Center and Church

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Last Monday, Oct. 28th, our 2014 Confirmandi were busy marking, sorting, and boxing all the jeans which they collected for their group Confirmation project (photo right and bottom left).

We want to thank everyone who partici- pated in the project by donating pairs of gently used jeans which were delivered to the Respond Now Organization to be used at their Christmas store to distribute to those in need in the far southwest suburbs.

As of Wednesday morning we have collected 1,191 pairs!

On Tuesday afternoon, two of the volunteers from Respond Now of Chicago Heights (photo bottom right, center) came by to pick up the 28 boxes of jeans. A big thanks to our maintenance men, Joe Shake (photo right below, on left) and Carlos Juarez (photo right below, on right) for helping to load the boxes into the truck.

Together we can do great things at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish!

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“JEANS FOR JESUS” 2014 CONFIRMATION GROUP CATHOLIC ACTION PROJECT

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Tickets are available at our church office for $18 or you may contact Carol Davis at 708-403-9447.

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Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere de-sire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meet-ing of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm. Al-coholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking.

Families Anonymous If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has a substance abuse problem, attend Families Anonymous on Mondays, 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1l). For information please call Warren at 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853.

Be Still… A Call To Centering Prayer

Wednesday, Nov. 13th 7pm

You are invited to join in an hour of quiet time and learn about Centering Prayer. The group meets the second

Wednesday of each month in the Cornerstone building located on the

corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Questions? Call Marge at 708-460-5357.

Christmas Gala Raffle Donations Needed Dear Parishioners, We are in need of items to be raffled off at our Gala on Dec. 8th after the Concert. Suggested items are new electronics, sports tickets, memorabilia, gift baskets, spa gift cards and any other type of gift card. If you have any questions please contact Linda McKeague at 708-403-0101x112. We would need the donations by Nov. 15th. Thank you for your continued generosity to the Seton Music Program!

God Bless You! Linda McKeague, Director of Music St. George Parish Mission St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, in-vites you to their Parish Mission “Community Life — Re-new Your Dreams” at 7pm on Monday, Nov. 11, Tues-day, Nov. 12, and Wednesday, Nov. 13. The evening guest speaker will be Father Charlie Smiech. Coping With The Holidays For those mourning the death of a loved one this holiday season, Little Co. of Mary Hospital Bereavement Services is offering an evening entitled, “Coping With The Holidays” on Wednesday, Nov. 13th from 7:30-9:30pm in the Mary Potter Physician’s Pavilion, 2850 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. Presenter is Fr. Jim Heneghan, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. He is a highly regarded speaker on grief and loss. There is no fee. Please call to register at 708-229-5484. JOYFUL AGAIN! Are you widowed? Do you want to move forward with your life, while still treasuring your memories? The Joyful Again program brings understanding and hope to help you in your life’s new journey. The Joliet Diocese Family Ministries is offering a Workshop/retreat for Widowed Men and Women at Our Lady of the Angels Retreat House, 13820 Main St. in Lemont, IL (near Cog Hill Golf Club) on No-vember 16-17. Please register: Call: 708-354-7211 or NEW E-mail: joyfulagain7211@gmail.com or Website: www.joyfulagain.org You might like to know a little bit about how our program has helped others… Recently a per-son who attended the program told us: “I was one of those people that wanted to back out the morning of Joyful Again! I am so glad I came. I have learned so much in our group, with the videos and in the journaling. The most important thing was that I was very angry inside (not outside) and it was so evident in my journaling as I an-swered the questions and while listening to our group. I loved the time I had with all of you and may God bless you all. Thanks!”

An Exclusive Chicagoland performance!

The Priests Saturday, Nov. 9th

8:00 pm Rialto Square Theatre

102 N. Chicago St., Joliet Three Roman Catholic Priests from Northern Ireland make classical music that’s intended to appeal to a broad, pop-minded audience. For complete show descriptions, please visit rialtosquare.com.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! For tickets call

815-726-6600 or visit rialtosquare.com or ticketmaster

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NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____ ROSARIES @ $10 EACH TOTAL: $_________ CASH OR CHECK?

COLORS AVAILABLE* BROWN_____ BLUE_____BLACK _____ WHITE _____

INTENTIONS: ________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NO. __________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________

*PLEASE REMEMBER: Each rosary is hand-made and therefore variations are to be expected. Every effort will be made to create your rosary in the color you select, but supplies are limited and we may be forced to substitute for another color. You will either be called or emailed when your rosary is ready.

(Drop your order forms in the St. Elizabeth Parish Office or give to Mrs. Linda McKeague at weekend Masses.)

A St. Elizabeth Seton parishioner who makes rosaries as a form of prayer, has offered to create hand-knotted rosaries as a Music Department fundraiser. As each knot is wrapped in the Franciscan tradition, the rosary maker will pray for you or your intentions. Because of the time involved, we have to limit the offer to the first 100 requests. These rosaries make great additions to “Mass intention” cards or greeting cards. They are virtually indestructible which makes them great to carry in your pocket or purse too!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE ST. ELIZABETH SETON

MUSIC MINISTRY!

WINTER CONCERT AND GALA

Sunday, December 8th 3:00pm

St. Elizabeth Seton Music Ministry wants you to... Save-the-Date!

HAND-KNOTTED

ROSARY FUNDRAISER

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SETON YOUTH PROGRAM SUNDAY, NOV. 3RD

NO BRANCHES

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6TH TUF NIGHT 6:30-8:30 PM — TEEN ROOM (GYM) Teens Understanding Faith (TUF) nights are every other Wednesday in the Teen Room inside the Cardinal Bernardin School gym. Bring homework, music, games, friends, whatever. And the "understanding faith" part? Yep, we'll end each night with a B.S. session... as in "Bible Study"!

SUNDAY, NOV. 10TH MOVIE NIGHT 6:30-8:30 PM — CORNERSTONE

SUNDAY, NOV. 17TH TEEN AND FAMILY MASS/OPEN GYM 5:30-8:30 PM

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20TH TUF NIGHT 6:30-8:30 PM — TEEN ROOM (GYM)

SUNDAY, NOV. 24 SOUL SURVIVOR 6:30-8:30 PM IN THE CORNERSTONE

Go to the Branches Facebook group page for all the latest or to post a question.

2014 MISSION TRIP NEWS

Thank you to everyone who supported our October Sale!

Receive a FREE Dessert Plate and Server with a $90 ONLINE PURCHASE PROMO CODE: NOVBONUS.

Buy three times and earn your… FREE Hanging Organizer!

Make two purchases of $40 between September and November. Then place a third order of $40 in December to receive your Hanging Organizer at your December pick- up. Help us reach our goal of $10,000. Every purchase helps us reach our goal! AND every purchase is 100% guaranteed. Sign-up at www.marketday.com to receive monthly newsletters, exclusive offers, and money saving coupons. Order forms are due to church by Sunday, November 3rd or order online www.marketday.com school #16266 by 11pm on November 9th. Pickup is Wednesday, November 13th from 5:30-6:30pm in the Cardinal Bernardin School Gym. Pay by credit card online or pay with cash or check at the sale. Call Jen Krueger at 708-873-1387 or Linda Nemecek at 708-429-1583 if you have any questions.

ORDERS DUE BY NOV. 3

Only $20! Golden Opportunities Coupon books offer local restaurants offering discounts of 50% off or 2-for-1. In addition, great savings at movies, grocery stores, sporting events, and more! Many coupons valid once a month! Available in the church office. Cash or check

accepted to: Seniors of Seton (SOS).

The best deal in town has arrived!

2014 Golden Opportunities Book

Registration forms and $85 deposit are OVERDUE! Forms are available in the Parish Office. Signed forms and an $85 check made out to St. Elizabeth Seton should be turned in to the Branches mailbox ASAP. The trip is to Pittsburgh, PA, July 13-19, and the cost is $325 for those who worked last year's fundraisers and $375 for new travelers.

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Dear Parish Family, St. Elizabeth Seton’s Music Department has a 26-year history of providing quality music to the Southwest Suburbs and beyond. Our Sunday liturgies, special liturgies and services are enhanced by beautiful, spiritual, uplifting music provided by our talented volunteer

cantors, choirs and liturgical dancers. In addition, we have wonderful instrumentalists who travel to our parish from near and far to enhance many of these celebrations. Our two annual concerts are enhanced by a full orchestra. Seton’s music is a wonderful mixture of classic, contemporary and traditional music. Our first concert this season, Mary Did You Know? is on Sunday Dec. 8th at 3pm and will be a celebration of Mary, our faith, and Christmas. It will be followed by a Gala Fundraiser complete with a cocktail reception and raffles.

Our Music Department relies on donations, our Annual Gala Fundraiser and our yearly fundraiser at one of the local baseball parks to continue our tradition of enhancing our music with instrumentalists at our concerts and liturgies. Unfortunately, this year we were unable to appear at the baseball game and will be relying on donations and our Gala to fund our program. In order for the Seton Music Department to continue bringing inspirational and beautiful music of such high caliber to our communities and parish, we need your assistance. A Seton Music Program Sponsorship is a great way for your company or family to show your support for the continuation of presenting quality music to our communities. An ad book with your ad will be included in the program of each of our concerts this year. At each concert, we have an expected attendance numbering over 600 people. The following form details available ad size and cost. Most importantly, your gift will enable the St. Elizabeth Seton Music Department to continue their gift of music to the parish and community. God Bless you and thank you for considering becoming a Seton Music Sponsor. Linda McKeague St. Elizabeth Seton Director of Music 9300 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 708-403-0101, ext. 112

Support Our Music Program Through Sponsorship...

Mary Did You Know? A Celebration of Mary, Our Faith and Christmas

Annual Concert and Gala Fundraiser December 8, 2013 at 3pm

Lenten Cantata Palm Sunday

April 13, 2014 at 3pm

Seton Music Program Sponsorship Yes, I would like to support the 2013-2014 Seton Music Program by becoming a Seton Music Sponsor.

You are hereby authorized to publish an ad spot for the Concert Series ad book. Name_____________________________________________________ Phone_____________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________________ Authorized by/Contact_____________________________________________________ _____ I am enclosing camera-ready artwork for an ad spot. _____ Please use my business card as ad copy. _____ Please use exact wording below for my ad: _____ I will not be placing an ad at this time, however I would like to make a donation to support the Music Program Concert Series. Please accept my donation of $___________. Your ad placement will be featured in an ad book for the following music concert performances: Music Sponsor Opportunities:

Whole Note Sponsor (full page [7.5” x 4.5”]): $300 Half Note Sponsor (half page [3.75” x 4.5”]): $200 Quarter Note Sponsor (quarter page [1.875” x 4.5”]): $100 Memoriam Page $20 Your loved one will be remembered on a special memoriam page in our programs at each concert. Name of Loved One_______________________________________________

Please make checks payable: St. Elizabeth Seton Music

DEADLINE DATE: November 18, 2013 PLEASE CONTACT:

Linda McKeague, St. Elizabeth Seton Director of Music 708-403-0101

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SAINT OF THE WEEK

VENERABLE SOLANUS CASEY

(1870-1957)

BARNEY CASEY BECAME ONE OF DETROIT’S BEST-KNOWN PRIESTS EVEN THOUGH HE WAS NOT ALLOWED TO PREACH FORMALLY OR TO HEAR CONFESSIONS! Barney came from a large family in Oak Grove, Wiscon-sin. At 21, after working as a logger, hospital orderly, streetcar operator and prison guard, he entered St. Fran-cis Seminary in Milwaukee—where he found the studies difficult. He left and in 1896, joined the Capuchins in Detroit, taking the name Solanus. His studies for the priesthood were again arduous. On July 24, 1904, he was ordained, but because his knowledge of theology was judged to be weak, he was not given permission to hear confessions or preach. A Franciscan Capuchin who knew him well said this an-noying restriction "brought forth in him a greatness and a holiness that might never have been realized in any other way." During his 14 years as porter and sacristan in Yonkers, New York, the people there recognized him as a fine speaker. "For, though he was forbidden to deliver doctrinal sermons," writes biographer, James Derum, "he could give deep inspirational talks with spiritual fire.” Father Solanus served at parishes in Manhattan and Harlem before returning to Detroit, where he was porter and sacristan for 20 years at St. Bonaventure Monastery. Every Wednesday afternoon he conducted well-attended services for the sick (150 to 200 people came daily to see Fr. Solanus in the front office. Most, to receive his bless-ing; 40 to 50 for consultation. Many considered him in-strumental in cures and other blessings they received. Father Solanus’ sense of God’s providence inspired many of his visitors. "Blessed be God in all his designs" was one of his favorite expressions. Many friends of Fr. Salunas helped the Capuchins begin a soup kitchen dur-ing the Depression (and still feed the poor there today). In 1946 in failing health, he transferred to the Capu-chin novitiate in Huntington, Indiana, where he lived until 1956 when he was hospitalized in Detroit. He died on July 31, 1957. Over 20,000 people passed by his coffin before his burial in St. Bonaventure Church in Detroit. At the funeral Mass, Fr. Gerald, the provincial, said: "His was a life of service and love for people like me and you. When he was not himself sick, he nevertheless suf-fered with and for you that were sick. When he was not physically hungry, he hungered with people like you. He had a divine love for people. He loved people for what he could do for them —and for God, through them." In 1960, a Father Solanus Guild was formed in Detroit, to aid Capuchin seminarians. By 1967 the guild had 5,000 members—many of them grateful recipients of his practical advice and his comforting assurance that God would not abandon them in their trials. He was declared Venerable in 1995.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Seniors of Seton

NOVEMBER 5TH MEETING Music, music, music – Dennis Motyka will entertain. Dennis performs with the Good Times Polka Band and will be recognized by those who have at-tended the spiritually-uplifting popular Polka Masses (liturgy to a polka tempo). Get ready to sing along, smile, clap your hands and tap your feet. Luncheon catered by Winston’s Market will be served. Luncheon tickets will be collected. Questions — call Sharon at

708-614-9092.

A DAY IN AMISH COUNTRY Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Seats are still available at $86 per person. Tickets and pie orders are due at the Nov. 5th Meeting. Questions: call Anna Tally at 708-532-6731.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING TRIP

DECEMBER 10TH Travel with the Seniors of Seton to the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, IL. Anchored by Bloomingdales’, The Outlet Store, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, and Forever 21, the 530,000 square foot, two-level outlet mall is home to more than 150 of the most desired brands. You will have plenty of time to do your holiday shopping. A delicious lunch at 12pm at Prasino, located in the mall, is included. $55 per person trip includes motor coach transportation; Outlet Mall dis-count card; Lunch (Mediterranean salad, grilled Gouda or chicken Caprese sandwich; dessert; coffee, tea or soda). Tour time: 9:30am-5pm. Departure location: St. Elizabeth Seton west parking lot. Reservation deadline December 3rd (with payment). COLLECTING ITEMS FOR MANTENO VETS Please remember your items for our vets at Manteno. These articles are most often requested: New articles for veterans, greeting cards, playing cards, puzzles, puzzle books (ie. Sudoku, crossword), team ball caps, sweat-shirts and pants (any size).

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Pastoral Staff Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph. D., Pastor Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop

Liturgy Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Music Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music

Parish Office Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Parish Publications Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist Karen Mirecki, Afternoon Receptionist

Religious Education Staff Elaine Pawlak, Coordinator Diana Barracca, Administration

Branches Youth Program Bruce Hall, Coordinator Rick Vlaming, Coordinator Rick Wojcik, Coordinator

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Carlos Juarez, CJB Maintenance Coordinator Frank Siwiec, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, Staff Michael Makuch, Staff Mark Siwiec, Staff

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487

Parish Office: 708-403-0101 WEBSITE: WWW.STESETON.COM Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: 8:30AM-8:30PM, THURSDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM -SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin

11-9 & 11-10 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Gaskey

J. Gaskey C. Labus S. Labus M. Pahl K. Pahl G. Roy C. Roy G. Roy K. Roy M. Roy

E. Briette R. Dickover J. Esposito C. Esposito M. Foley B. Hill B. Majer D. Meyers J. Niemiec

L. Allen D. Biallas J. Biallas J. Biallas S. Biallas M. Crance R. Cubalchini M. Cubalchini S. Giovanazzi C. Bannon

D. Ahern G. Baumann W. Bric J. Grant J. Keller D. Keller

M. Hattar S. Ivey S. Klean R. Mitchel B. Mitchel S. Potts B. Ryan T. Waters A. Waters J. Waters

LECTORS R. Coe M. Hamilton

W. Dendler

K. Oliver R. Hicks

B. Hurley K. Panko

C. Steckhan G. Rekar

ALTAR SERVERS

L. Murphy S. Walsh C. Murphy

B. Walter M. Walter M. Walsh

M. Murphy P. Maiolo TJ Quinlan

A. Gaspardo C. Stroz M. Krause

D. Phillips H. Smith M. Reiter

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

M. Miller B. DeJonge G. Yakes M. Abbatemarco S. Abbatemarco L. Jeffrey J. Paluch M. Paluch J. Harris A. Sharp T. Hanlon T. Doyle

D. Ceglarski C. Nolan J. Kenney D. Nykiel J. Janiak A. Weishaar

S. Weishaar R. Hicks E. Pawlak M. Bekta T. Krull M. Dziallo V. Patrizi J. Kelly K. Kelly D. Palagi V. Patrizi E. Burman

K. O’Sulliven J. Nemec M. Gabrione S. Rosinski S. LaCosse R. Grill I. Juska S. Juska J. Federico T. Federico J. Eisenberg M. Fehrenbacher J. Mysker

K. Hall K. James J. Holmquist T. Wolski M. Morajda M. O’Connor J. Bilas T. Scorzo M. Schmidt J. Mitchel

Attention All Ministers!

Ministers schedules available at: www.steseton.com Then visit: Music and Liturgy

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturday, between 4:15-4:45pm.

Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the Pastoral Center early. We are limited to six children per Sunday.

Baptismal Couples preparing for the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in his/her child’s faith development. This session is mandatory prior to the Baptism.

Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Please call the Pastoral Center for more information.

Ministry of Care is available to give Communion to the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for assistance.

In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations hospitals can no longer contact the parish regarding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center.

Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are encouraged to make arrangements at least six months in advance.

Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from readings and music to flowers and video taping.

Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, as well as at a number of special liturgies.

Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101.

HELP IS A PHONE CALL AWAY: DOMESTIC ABUSE 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 708-429-SAFE

CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE: 888-4-HOPE-4-1 HURTING FROM AN ABORTION?: 888-456-HOPE