OCTOBER 4TH, 2015 27TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Mass Schedule:Daily7:00 AM: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM: Monday-Saturday
Weekend Sat: 5:00 PM | Sun: 6:45 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM,
11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 5:00 PM
Holy Days Vigil: 7:00 PM | Day: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Parish Offices:5250 W. 155th St.Oak Fores t, Illi nois 60452Phone: (708) 687-1370www.stdamianchurch.orgEmail: [email protected] Education(708) 687-7778School Office(708) 687-4230Ministry of Care Office(708) 687-1370
Pastoral Staff:PastorFr. Joe NoonanAssociate PastorsFr. Paul GuzmanFr. Mike GrisolanoResidentFr. Jerry ScanlanDeaconsBill StearnsTom HipeliusJohn RexLen SteinbeigleBusiness ManagerMark Wolf 687-1370Director of MinistryFrieda Bertello 342-8529PrincipalTerese Maurer 687-4230Religious Education DirectorMaryJo Landuyt 687-7778High School MinistryConnie Swidergal 342-8513Music MinistryTony Berardi 687-9532Parish Secretary/Office ManagerChristine Yaeger 687-1370Director of MaintenanceJoe Beemsterboer 710-1510
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Pastor’s Corner by Fr. Joe Noonan
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Readings for the Week of October 4, 2015
Sunday:Gn 2:18-24/Heb 2:9-11/Mk 10:2-16 or10:2-12Monday: Jon 1:1--2:2, 11/Lk 10:25-37Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 10:38-42Wednesday: Jon 4:1-11/Lk 11:1-4Thursday: Mal 3:13-20b/Lk 11:5-13Friday: Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Lk 11:15-26Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Lk 11:27-28
Next Sunday:Wis 7:7-11/Heb 4:12-13/Mk10:17-30 or 10:17-27©Liturgical Publications Inc
The annulment process simply investigates whether a
sacramental bond may not have been created due to
the existence of a significant detriment. There are
many examples of heroic efforts by a spouse to make
their marriage work only to later discover in the
annulment process that a serious defect undermined
their loving and dedicated efforts.
Lastly, St. Paul wrote “the greatest of these is love”.
God loves you and me. If a marriage unfortunately
ends in divorce, then please contact me, Fr. Mike and
Fr. Paul if we can be of any assistance. Later, if a
person would like to learn more or to pursue the
Declaration of Nullity, then we can help you. Also,
Pope Francis has recently simplified the process and
reiterated that no one is prevented from this process
due to financial reasons. Many people have received
an annulment without the ability to donate toward
the cost of Archdiocesan staff, etc. We are loved
children of God who is always with us, even in the
most difficult of days.
The Gospel of Mark (10:2-16) may be difficult for many
divorced Catholics. Some divorced Catholics are remarried
outside the Church and unable to receive Communion
without a Declaration of Nullity for their first marriage.
Hence, some no longer feel welcome and pursue a Bible
based Church – ironically without the Eucharist - which
ignore the teachings of Jesus regarding the permanence of
marriage ignoring this difficult teaching of the Bible.
If you or someone you know is divorced, I encourage you
to consider the annulment process. This is not a Catholic
divorce but rather an investigation of the Sacramental
Bond of Marriage itself. The key question is did God join
the couple in a permanent sacramental bond? God is all
knowing and will not condone falsehood,
misrepresentation or hiding of truth. The annulment
process considers if one or both spouses were properly
disposed to enter into a sacramental bond. Here is a clear
example of when God would not join a couple in to a
sacramental marriage. John and Jane are to be married,
but John has a girlfriend on the side and no plans to stop
seeing her. Jane knows nothing of this. John lies when he
promises to be faithful to his spouse. God will not be
involved in this John’s deceit and will not join them
together in a sacramental bond. Hence, the annulment
process would declare that this attempt at the Sacrament
was “null” (Declaration of Nullity) and did not come into
being. The key to the Declaration of Nullity is from our
scripture today: What God has joined, men must not divide.
Many Bible Churches either ignore Jesus’ teaching on the
permanence of the marriage bond or invent a way to
justify breaking it. Some Bible Churches also teach that
adultery destroys or severs the bond of marriage. Hence,
the sorrowful scenario for a spouse to commit adultery in
order to divorce and remarry is then made possible. This
tragedy of failed Biblical interpretation (Sola Scriptura), can
lead to more pain and suffering. Jesus speaks plainly and
the Bible needs to read in the faith context Jesus Christ
gave to the Catholic Church who wrote the Bible.
Divorce is painful. People normally do not marry with the
intention of ever facing divorce. The annulment process
hopefully can be a healing process. Many divorced
Catholics express, “I was married and put my heart and
soul into it. Don’t say I was not married.” Please
understand the annulment process does not judge a person
or their love and dedication at making their marriage work.
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September 20,2015
Collected $18,731.51Budgeted $18,700.00Difference $31.51Year-to-Date Collected $220,428.54Year-to-Date Budgeted $224,400.00Year-to-Date Difference ($3,971.46)
Thank you for your generosity!
Please remember
St. Damian in your will
and estate planning.
Parish Support
September 26, 2015
Ethan John MylesChild of Patrick & Kerri
September 27, 2015
Giana Mia MendezChild of Freddy & Nicole
Braeden Liam Gajeton-RamosChild of Billy Von & Charmaine Leigh
Baptisms
III. John Soto &Danielle Jaskulski
Wedding Banns
Nancy J. Green
Thomas Scanlan
Constance G. Duda
Sandra S. Wright
Norma C. Sawatski
In Loving MemoryPray for the Sick
Fr. Tom GraceMary McNallyKathy DeBockSarah Panozzo
Katelyn KrafcisinLou Coppens Jr.Bill HylandDon Pence
Wanda RoperLaura Mazurowski
Allyson FilaMary PattonRita Doweiko
Mary Anne LaHayne JaLoy Stogner
Donald Schnering Sr.Soledad EnriquezAngelina QuirozRobert HaynesEmily HaynesBill Waznis
Lorraine SlotarskiNick Fosco
Thomas MitchelMatthew Carmody
Darcy AlaskaChristina YakoLisa Smith
Jane MacLaughlinDan CurranKim Zolna
James WojciechowskiChris PeregrineBrannon MoranLinda CareyMike Lytle
Mary VandenburgDan Heinlein
Francis MiroballiMarge Jern
Judy ChavelierHelena CemborAndrew J. MollDebra AndersonBrian Wheeler
Dominic ManzelloPhilip RinaldiRonald McKaySara Mesmer
Mieczyslaw KrolKristy BrownArlene KilleenJason Navarro
Rosemary SchlesserJean May
Norma Pseno
Geri McLawhornLynn AlvarezCharles PoulinChuck Gaertner
Jim SeulBernice TenorioMegan LoweJennie MauriziGladeene O'NeilDavid AllisonDee Griffin
Rayven BretschniederAnne Marie L. Taverne
Robert StaszakJordan Jones
Marianne KerbsHelen Busald
Darlene NiemotkaLarry HayesJeff Kiser
Emily ThomasClaudia TripoliJim BednarczykTheresa GarzaKathy KruswickiMichael BeltrameDoris BaggesenJoseph Sereda
Respect Life Sunday
Today is Respect Life Sunday— a day that celebrates life as precious in
all its stages from conception to natural death. (The white crosses
outside of Church this weekend represent the 53,000 babies lost to
abortion since 1973.)
Some ways to show your support for the unborn:
The Life Chain on 159th Street Sunday, October 4th.
The Teens Cupcake Sale after all Masses this weekend in the
Narthex. They are raising money for the Women’s Center (a
Pregnancy Support Center.) Please help make this a great
success.
The Rosary Rally to pray for an end to the funding of
Planned Parenthood next Saturday, October 10th (bulletin pg.5).
Your participation in these activities will be a positive way to show that
you are not afraid to stand for life.
God bless you!
Respect Life Group
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St. Damian Prayer Group
October 2015
Oct 6 - Teaching from the letter of St. James
Oct 13 - The Fathers Love in Everyday Life
Oct 20 - A Life FulfilledOct 27- Mass
All are welcome to join us on Tuesdayevenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Sr. ClariceAula, Building door "F" at the east endof the school. For further informationcall Nancy at 687-2761 or Cielo at254-3772.
Eucharistic Adoration Men’s Club
Eucharistic Adoration will beevery Wednesday from9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
We need volunteers.Please sign up at
Information Table.
† Praise The Lord †
The next meeting of the Men’sClub will be held Tuesday,October 13, 2015 at 7:30 pmin Shaw Hall. Our guestspeaker will be John Healey,Marquette Bank, who willdiscuss identity theft. All men21 and over are welcome to joinus for an informative meetingfocusing on parish activities,and afterward for refreshmentsand socializing. All membersare requested to bring non-perishable food items fordistribution by the St. DamianFood Pantry.
See you there! Grieving the loss of a loved one?
Difficulty in making decisions, being confused,experiencing sleepless nights, uncontrollable crying andeven contemplating death could all be symptoms of grief.
However, in place of suffering alone, you can join withothers who understand what you are experiencing andcan offer you alternatives.
Embracing Memories is a seven week program with anintroduction to be held on Monday, October 12th at7:00 PM in the lower level of the Pastoral Center.
Knowing there are others who care about you andunderstand what you are experiencing can aid in thehealing process.
Please call Deacon Stearns
at 687-1312 to register.
Save the Date!Fr. Bob Lombardo, CFR, will be our mission speaker October 26-28th. Mark your calendar today and prepare yourself for a spiritual renewal.
Did you miss the media
coverage of the Pope’s
visit to America?
Visit our website
www.stdamianchurch.org and
check out the Papal Visit 2015 page.
There you will find the full text of the
Holy Father’s addresses, pictures,
and a video of his wonderfully
passionate and humorous address to
the Worldwide Meeting of Families in
Philadelphia.
He has a message for everyone!
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Happy October WeddingAnniversary!
Memories of agolden autumnwedding flourishin the hearts andminds of manycouples in our
parish celebrating an Octoberanniversary. Come and renewyour marriage vows at the9:30 a.m. Mass on October 18. Immediatelyafter Mass, a reception will beheld for the celebrants andtheir family and friends. If youplan to attend, please call thePastoral Center to reserve aplace: 687-1370.
What Every Catholic Should Know About Fatima
Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 2:15 pmCelebrating our 9th Year at Holy Name Cathedral800 North State Street, Chicago, Il
Most Reverend Bishop Perry, Celebrant Mass, Benediction and Rosary
St. John the Evangelist Philippine Choir
Bus Available from St. Damian $10Call Sue at (708) 687-6444
Free Parking Directly across the street
Public SquareRosary Rally
Please join the PublicSquare Rosary Crusade.We must ask God to saveAmerica through theRosary of His Most HolyMother. Please join us inpraying for our nation withthe local Public SquareRosary Rally on Saturday,October 10, 2015 at12:00 (noon) at JeskPark, Victoria Dr. &Ridgland. Please contactNick & Belen Gaceta at
687-2013.
Catholic Marriage Resources
Pope Francis, in his address at the 8th World Meeting of Families
in Philadelphia last weekend, admitted that marriage and family life
have many challenges, saying "Father, you speak like that
(supporting marriage) because you are single! Families have
difficulties. Families, we quarrel, and sometimes plates can fly.
"Marriage is an act of faith between a man and woman who are
both fragile and limited, but courageous enough to follow Christ
and seek to love each other as he loves them”, the Pope said.
There are many wonderful Catholic resources to turn to for help:
The Chicago Archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family
Ministries website (www.familyministries.org)
offers information for the engaged, married, family life, and the
divorced. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has
an initiative entitled “For Your Marriage”
(www.foryourmarriage.org). This website can help you find a
support group, gives daily tips on Marriage,offers blogs, videos,
and more.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter (www.wwme.org) is a weekend
experience for couples who want to make a good marriage even
better. These retreats are held regularly in Elk Grove Village,
Crystal Lake, and Rockford, Illinois.
Retrovaille (www.retrovaille.org) is a program to help bring about
healing in troubled marriages. A program will be beginning in the
Chicago area on December 4, 2015.
Divorce and Beyond is a program used by the Divorce Ministry to
lend support and guidance. There is a divorce support group at
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Orland Park currently
meeting on Sunday evenings.
Our own parish priests; Fr. Joe, Fr. Paul, and Fr. Mike are
available to offer support and guidance. Call the Parish Office at
687-1370 to schedule an appointment.
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Calling All High School Teens!!!
Join Us Every Sunday 6-8 pm
What’s Coming Up??
Oct 3/4 - Cupcake Sale to benefit The Women’s Center
Oct. 4 – Pope Francis & Family
Oct. 11 – “Altaration “ - The Mystery of the Mass
Revealed
Oct. 12 - Six Flags Fright Fest
Oct. 18 – “Altaration” What Is Our Response to the
Mass?
Oct. 25 – Game Night
Nov. 1 – “Altaration” The ”Why’s” Behind the “What’s”
at Mass
Nov. 5 – Thursday Night Field Trip!We will be visiting
Annunciation Byzantine Church in Homer Glen to
learn about Eastern Rite Catholicism.
See our entire schedule on the website:
www.stdamianchurch.org/highschoolministry
Six Flags Fright Fest
The Office of Family Ministries invites everyone to “Fright Fest
Days”on Columbus Day – Monday,October 12th.
Families are Welcome! The park will be open from 11am – 7pm.Bus transportation to and fromSt. Damian will be available. Tickets are $45 for the Park and the bus. Pre-Registration is required.Permissions slips are on theInformation Table in the Narthexand online at the Church website.Interested in being an AdultChaperon?
Call Connie at 342-8513 for more
information.
Scout OathOn my honor I will do my best
to do my duty to God and my country
and to obey the Scout Law;
to help other people at all times;
to keep myself physically strong,
mentally awake, and morally straight
Expand your horizons in the great outdoors.
Improve your confidences through leadership.
Join Boy Scout Troop 385
Boys grades 6-12 meetings are Tuesday evening 7:00pm -8:30pm
in Tinley Park
Call Scoutmaster Chuck Holup 708-908-0774.
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In honor of Pope Francis’historic visit to America, the students of St. Damian
School brought the Holy Fatherwith them to their classes -
even to recess!
St. Damian Mania 2015
Help support St. Damian School with a chance to win money.St. Damian Mania tickets are on sale now for a $10 donation. Weekly winners! Each week starting Friday, September 11th thru Friday,
October 16 two winners will be pulled. Weekly winners will win $50 each. Winners will be put back into the drawing week to week
and for the main drawing. On Friday, October 30, 2015 the main drawing will occur during Trunk or Treat. Winners need not be
present to win. All winners will be posted at www.stdamianschool.org
$4,000.00 Grand Prize Winner
$2,000.00 Second Place and Third Place ($4,000)
$1,000.00 Fourth Place and Fifth Place ($2,000) **Pick up your raffle tickets
$500.00 Sixth Place and Seventh Place ($1,000) at the S.H.O.P. table or
$200.00 Eighth Place and Ninth Place ($400) any St. Damian School or
$100.00 each for 10th-15th Place ($600) Religious Education Family
$50.00 each for 16th-21st Place ($300)
$25.00 each for 22nd-29th Place ($200)
$600.00 total in weekly winners
2016 Mass Book Opens
When we love someone, we celebrate theirlives by giving them a present for theirbirthdays or gifts for special occasionssuch as anniversaries and Christmas.When a loved one has gone, we can honortheir memory with Mass during the year.
For those who wish to schedule aMass/Masses during the year, we will begin assigning Masses up to June 30, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,October 6, 2015. Masses will be assignedon a first come, first served basis. In aneffort to be fair to all of our parishioners,Mass intentions will be limited to tenintentions per family. Thank you for yourunderstanding.
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Elizabeth Ministry Expectant Mother Blessing
Second Sunday of the Month 11:00 A.M. Mass
The Elizabeth Ministry is an outreach to womenin special times of motherhood, offering supportand encouragement, and assisting women inresponse to their needs during the childbearingyears. A blessing for all expectant mothers willbe held on Sunday, October 11th at the 11:00Mass. We invite all expectant mothers to comeforward for a special blessing.
ST. FRANCIS DAY BLESSING OF THE PETS
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT 2:00 P.M.IN ST. DAMIAN GROTTO
The Church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis ofAssisi. A most popular and beloved saint, Francishad a profound effect upon the religion, poetry,art, and life attitudes of the thirteenth century byliving the Gospel message in its simplest and mostdirect way. Because of his deep love and respectfor all God’s creation, he’s honored as the patronsaint of the environment and all those who work as ecologists.
In the spirit of St. Francis, we would like to inviteall the parish families and friends to bring theirpets to our Annual St. Damian Parish Blessing ofAnimals on Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 p.m. inthe Grotto. The traditional blessing offers a greatopportunity to join in prayer and thanksgiving toGod for the gift of life, for all creation and mostespecially, for the gift of our most beloved pets.
SENIOR HEALTH FAIR
October 8, 201510:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oak Forest Park District15601 S. Central Avenue
Flu shots, cholesterol checks,blood pressure tests,
utilityrate relief applications,and much, much more.
Bring your medicare card.
Devotions
Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.Healing Prayer Service First Wednesday of every month from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM in church. Includes Adoration, Benediction and special prayers to St. Peregrine (Patron Saint of cancer patients).Rosary Monday through Saturday at 8:30 AM, Sunday at 7:30 AMDivine Mercy Chaplet Fridays at 9:30 AM (after 9:00 AM Mass)Sacred Heart of Jesus ~ Holy Hour Thursday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Sacraments
Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30-4:30 PM Anytime by appointment.Baptism Celebrated each Sunday at 1:45 PM. Call the Pastoral
Center to arrange participation in the Baptismal Preparation Program. Arrangements should be made three months prior to the birth of your child.Weddings Arrangements must be made at least six months prior to the date of the wedding. Contact one of the priests prior to setting a date.Parish Registration We welcome new parishioners! For your convenience, a registration packet is available at the Information & Resource table after every Mass. Or, you can come to the Pastoral Center to register.
Mass Intentions
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Monday, October 5 7:00 Amada Vilora, James Lamantia Sr. 9:00 Dorothy Zalud, Sally VittorioTuesday, October 6 9:00 Dolores Nowicki, Cindy MoralesWednesday, October 7 7:00 Joseph Kilmal, James Lamantia Sr. 9:00 Arvilla Woytek
Dennis & Diane Dilger AnniversaryThursday, October 8 9:00 Sue Wegrzyn, Cathy Gill - LivingFriday, October 9 7:00 David Maher 9:00 Doris Wills, Tom Scanlan
Saturday, October 10 9:00 Anne Marie Lucie Taverne - Living
Christine HessionVigil Mass 5:00 Bob & Lee Wollenberg, Dorothy CoppensSunday, October 11 6:45 Irvin Markus, Chester Schubert 8:00 Robert O’Connell, Usher & O’Connell Family,
Josephine Vasquez 9:30 Verna McCoy, Robert Perkins,
Mary Balsam - Living 11:00 Eustacio & Maria Flores, Mary Francis Mathews 12:30 Parishioners of Saint Damian
George & Alfreda Korepanow 5:00 Andrew Weishar
Food Pantry News
Volunteers are needed to come outand help at our Food Pantrydistribution on Saturday, October 17th from 7:30 a.m. to9:30 a.m. You can find us bylooking for a large red and whitefood pantry sign by the school doorsjust east of the church doors.
Thank you!
Theology of the BodySt. John Paul II, in 129 short talks from Sept. of 1979 and November 1984, offered to the Church and the world a reflection on the body as God intended from the beginning. Today in the 21st Century we need theinspiration and truth of one of the greatest Catholic minds and teachers of the Catholic faith. This study willuse Christopher West's insights in his book, Theology ofthe Body for Beginners, as a backdrop to understandingthe late Pope's vision of sexual love. Come join us for this exciting adventure into deeper understanding of ouridentity ---"being made in the image and likeness of God".
When: Tuesday Time: 10:00 - 12:00 noonWhere: St. Damian Pastoral CenterDates: 10-6, 10-13; 10-27, 11-3; 11-10;11-17;
12-1; 12-15
Liturgical Roles October 11, 201510 St. Damian Parish
Mass Time Lector Cantor Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers
5:00 p.m. S. & R. Haraf J. Michalowski,A. Berardi
C.Jackowiak, B.Howe, E.Lux,T.Mazurowski, M/M Ukockis,R.Wegrzyn
N. Deabel, K. DeGroot
6:45 a.m. E. Toreja,J. Taverne
T. Berardi R.Belluomini, M.Connolly, J.Steinbeigle, E.Toreja, P.Weitz
B. Lake, J. Rivera
8:00 a.m. S. & S. Amann J. Dizon, A. Jacob S. Arce, S.Amann, D.Hochman,R.Moran, K.Swiatkowski,L.Wojtowicz
O’Sullivan, J. Guiang
9:30 a.m. A. Stearns, T. Helmuth
J. Dizon, A. JacobVoices of Prayer
A.Berardi, M/M Bewley, M/M Elenteny ,M.Hennessy, L. O’Brien, J.Swan
C. Evans, M. Evans
11:00 a.m. T. Stirn,C. Swidergal
A. Sagel I.Bond, V.Brushaber, M/M Burnson, P.Duggan, A.Fortuna, B.Fox, J.Wojcik
J. Luczak, E. Madrigal
12:30 p.m. G. Rivera,R. Korepanow
J. Kelly J.Bruno ,C.Cardinal,S.Dever, D.Smith
K. Cabrera, M. Sajewski
5:00 p.m. A. Streer,S. Bednarek
J. Perovich M/M DeGroot,R.Gardner,M.Hults, D.Stirn
C. Petit, Z. Zasada
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15240 Cicero Ave Oak Forest, Illinois
(708) 687-2000
BOB BUGEL — (773) 238-4565
BELAIR AUTO COLLISION
& RESTORATION
Expert Paint & Body Repair
11320 S. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60655
WALL KINGNo Job Too Small
Drywall Hanging • Taping & Patching Popcorn Ceilings • Painting
General Carpentry Senior & Military Discount
Call Tom 708-535-1952
MilexCar Care
$10 Off Any Repair of $150 or more
708-687-61216240 159th St., Oak Forest
www.milex.usTerry RocheParishioner
Your Hosts: Tim & John
Breakfast • Lunch Dinner • Carry Outs
4028 W. 147TH STREET MIDLOTHIAN, IL 60445
(708) 385-7212
Pleasures
of the Table
De Re Tire & Auto Tires For Every Budget!
Complete Auto Repair • Oil Changes
Brakes & Emissions Repair
Heating & Air Cond. Repair
5209 W. 159th St., Oak Forest
708-687-1082 www.deretire.com
Brady-GillFuneral Home &
Cremation Services “Creating That Special Goodbye”
16600 S. Oak Park Ave. 614-9900www.bradygill.com
facebook/bradygillfuneralhomePre-Arrangement Available
FOR AD INFO CALL JEFF HANSEN AT 1-800-950-9952 • WWW.4LPi.COM ST. DAMIAN, OAK FOREST
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VIKING ROOFINGAll Type Roo"ng
State Licensed
Fully Insured
425-8786
BLARNEY STONE PUB
15400 S. Cicero Ave.
535-4800
14”, 16”, or 18” Pizza 2 FREE ingredients
Fresh Meats Deli Bakery CateringProducts from Ireland
Hours 9am-6pm • Sunday 10am-3pm7961 W. 159th St. • Tinley Park
(708) 633-7500
WHERE THE CUSTOMER IS KING!
708/687-6898
24 HOUR SERVICE
No Extra Charge For Nights-
Weekends or Holidays.
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGSales • Service • Installation
961 So. Rte. 83, Elmhurst, IL 60126-4993
(630) 941-3555 Fax (630) 941-0294
14142 S. Cicero Ave. • Crestwood, IL 60445Currently taking applications for:
FORKLIFT OPERATORS
QUALITY CONTROL
SHIPPING / RECEIVING
MACHINE OPERATORS
ASSEMBLY
PACKERS
GENERAL LABOR
Application hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 3pmApply in person (proper Identification is required)
Must bring updated resumeNo phone calls
Family-owned since 1968!
Carpets • Vinyl • Laminate • Area Rugs
15158 S. Cicero Ave • Oak Forest
708-687-7033
Family-owned since 1968!
Vacha’s
6260 W. 159th St. Oak Forest, IL (708) 687-6668
Quality Flowers for All Occasionswww.vachasforest"owers.com
6260 W. 159th St.
NOTRE DAME FAMILY CENTERREV. JAMES N. WATZKE, PH.D.
Depression - Anxiety - Stress - Diag. Eval. Family, Marital, Individual ADDH
Separation - Divorce - Substance Abuse Career/Psycholog. Assessmt. - Medicare
Español5320 W. 159th, Oak Forest
(708) 687-7474
FIRE • FLOOD • STORM • CLEAN UP • RESTORATION
ROOFING • SIDING • GUTTERSDavid Wierzba
Independent Adjuster Lic# 918436 (708) 362-7500
Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Institutional www.GoWithAffordable.us
TL OVERHEAD DOORS25+ Years Experience
OVERHEAD DOOR INSTALLATION
2
• Insured
• FREE ESTIMATES
(708) 906-8665
• Broken Springs Replaced • Entry Doors • Garage Openers • All Repairs • Snow Plowing
If your drains are backed up call
B&D Sewer Services, Inc.(708) 223-2533 LICENSED, BONDED, & INSURED
Sump Pumps, Water Heaters, & all of your plumbing needs
Free Estimates Parishioner Discounts
Call Joe 708-921-0159 Listing and selling homes in the Southwest Suburbs since 1969.
Let me assist you to sell your present home and !nd a new home.Varan Mgt. Real Estate Sales
708-921-0159 Member of St. Damian Parish since 1969
LIFE INSURANCE • AUTO* ANNUITIES
The Prudential Insurance Company of America is one of
the largest financial services institutions in the U.S.
Michael J. Minnis, CLU Financial Advisor
(779) 324-6000
Insurance and annuities issued by The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, NJ and its affiliates. *Availability varies by carrier and state. Investment advisory services through Prudential Financial Planning Services (PFPS), a division of Pruco Securities, LLC (Pruco), pursuant to separate client agreement. Offering insurance and securities products and services as a registered representative of Pruco, and an agent of issuing insurance companies. 1-800-201-6690 0166365-00012-00
ST. IRENE’S CAREGIVERSProfessional Licensed Caregivers
Hourly or 24 Hour Live In Services Bath or Shower Visits • Licensed & Bonded
Try The Best! 708-638-0641
COMPLETE
AUTO REPAIR
6100 W 159th St., Oak Forest
(708) 687-4166
$23.95
Full Service Oil Change*Most cars
**Up to 5 quarts of 5W30 and In-stock oil filters
-Appointments Appreciated-
Competitive
Prices!
Greg Maksimuk687-1212
[email protected] • 5320 W. 159th St., Ste. 403©2000 Allstate Insurance Company, Northbrook, Illinois
Dr. Arel C. Ondoy & AssociatesDr. Mary Shah-Cox DDS
15510 S. Cicero Ave, Suite 102-108Oak Forest, IL
General Dentistry for Adults & Children
708-535-0333
R. BUSCH& SONS
Landscape Contractors
Bus: 708-687-8880
Oak Forest, Illinois
• CUSTOM DESIGN
• NEW CONSTRUCTION
• RENOVATION
TURN YOUR OLD
LANDSCAPE INTO NEW
• BRICK PAVERS
• STONE WORK
• RETAINING WALLS
• LAWN MAINTENANCE
• FERTILIZING
Bob Sr., Bob Jr. & Mike
Busch57 Years As A Parishioner
CERTIFIED CONTRACTOR
McKENZIE FUNERAL HOME15618 South Cicero Avenue • Oak Forest, Illinois
(708) 687-2990
“Independently Family Owned And Operated Since 1948”
1 s
Pre-Arranged Services Available
PETER J. TOUSSAINT, D.D.S.COMPLETE DENTAL CARE
Sat & Evening Appointments Available
5550 W. 147th St. • Oak Forest
708-371-2226
COLONIAL CHAPEL FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME
PRIVATE ON-SITE CREMATORY
Ed Damstra & Mark Birmingham, Directors
15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th & Harlem) Orland Park
708-532-5400 • Colonialchapel.com
147th & Keeler
Midlothian
385-4478
Also located inBlue Island
New Lenox
— Funeral Directors —Edward J. Hickey • Michael B. Hickey
Donald E. Peloquin • Terrence B. Hickey
Our Family Serving Yours Since 1928
HICKEY MEMORIAL CHAPELS
Certified Preplanning Consultant
Noreen Kaczanowski
FOR AD INFO CALL JEFF HANSEN AT 1-800-950-9952 • WWW.4LPi.COM ST. DAMIAN, OAK FOREST
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AMAZING PLUMBING
(708) 704-9662Parishioner Discount
IL Licensed & Bonded