December 16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent 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.
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December 16, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent
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.
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REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT REV. ED MIKOLAJCZYK, RESIDENT
REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS Deacon John J. and Terry Macarol
MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIM DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ERIC RASMUSSEN CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretary 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)
Dear Parishioners, This Sunday (the third Sunday of Advent) is often referred to as Gaudete Sunday from the Latin word for “rejoice”. In the tradition of the church, we are filled with joyful anticipation of the Coming of the Lord. This is why the Advent wreath candle is usually pink. It is a reminder that the Lord is near. Many years ago, my nephew, Kevin, taught in Ethiopia at a Catholic mission school. He shared with me the tradition, in many parts of Africa, of the congregation breaking into applause at the consecration when the priest lifts up the host and again when he lifts up the chalice. We use bells at the consecration, which is wonderful and reverent. However, the notion of applause says something equally beautiful. It is an act of a community at prayer that celebrates a miracle. It says rejoice because Christ is truly with us in the form of bread and wine. What a wonderful truth and one that we should always rejoice in. The Lord is near indeed! This time of the year is normally one of my favorites but I also remember Christmases in my life when they were not filled with joy. There were Christmases in which my family experienced the loss of someone beloved. There was a Christmas about 36 years ago when a serious estrangement had occurred within the family and it was very painful. I now look back with some grati-tude for those years because they remind me of my blessings and make me more compassionate to those families and individuals for which this season brings home a deeper pain or a sense of absence. In the midst of rejoicing, I pray for those for whom this season is challenging and I invite you to do the same. When this season is stripped of all the extras, we still have the presence of Christ and that should be a comfort to all. His love is with us, even in times of struggle. For this, we can have gratitude and say, “Rejoice!” One of the joys that I have as pastor is seeing the many ways people give so generously of themselves. Christ is present in our actions of love. Thank you for all you do for the building up of this community and for your generosity beyond it. Many people in great difficulty will have their burdens lifted because of your generosity to the many organizations we support. On this Gaudete Sunday, I invite each of us to reflect on the blessings that we have received and that we so easily overlook. Rejoice! Finally, I am including a photo of the Mass last week in which Saint Nicholas was explained to our small children. In Christ, Father Mike
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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS WEEKLY CALENDAR
OF EVENTS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, *9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM *Children of the Lord Advent Pageant Babysitting—9:30AM OLW Family Tree Lighting—6:00PM MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM Family Ministry Mtg—7:00PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 Mass–6:30AM & 8:30AM Babies to Big Kids—10:00AM Advent Reconciliation Service—7:00PM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM Respect Life Mtg—7:00PM Women’s CRHP Mtg—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Blue Army Group Mtg—9:30AM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 Mass—6:30 & 8:30AM Real Presence—9:15AM SVDP Christmas Party—7:00PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM BSA Troop #669 Mtg—6:30PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM
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 Benedic-tion is hosted. Please feel free to join
us.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY DUE DATES FOR SUBMITTING
BULLETIN ITEMS:
Items for the Dec 30th Bulletin are due by end of day on Monday, Dec 17th
Items for the Jan 6th Bulletin are due by end
of day on Friday, Dec 21st
Thank you for your cooperation!!
OPLATKI CHRISTMAS
WAFERS
Christmas Eve always has occupied a special place for those of
Polish and Eastern European heritage. Probably more than any other set of
customs, the tradition of the Oplatki wafers has continued to
strengthen a sense of religious and national identities. The Oplatki are large
rectangular wafers embossed with figures of the Christ Child or other
nativity scenes. Each member of the family shares a part of their wafer with
those at the dinner table and wishes them a Blessed Christmas and New Year.
Oplatki are available on the table by the
St. Joseph Shrine.
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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 16*
January 13 20 27
February 3 10 24
March 3 10 17 24
April 7 14**
December 16: Advent Pageant April 14: Palm Sunday Procession
January 14 28
February 4 11
25**or
26**
March 4 11 18
April 1 8
January 16 30
February 6 13 20
27**
March 13 20
April 3 10
**February 25th, 26th, & 27th, 2019 are Family Formation Sessions at either
4:30-6:00pm or 6:30-8:00PM. Attendance will be taken.
2018-2019 Our Lady of the Woods Parish
Religious Education Class Calendar
Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019 REP will sponsor a
Children’s Liturgy at 5:00PM
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— Jacob Sandowski, Ethan
Sandowski, Paul Arquilla 5:30pm—Christopher Bolch, Mike Yep,
Nate Yep 12:00 Midnight—Joe Potempa, Kevin Walsh,
Mark Gardocki, John Waliczek
Christmas Day 8:00am— Jackson Fornek, Miles Wilson,
Augustine Wilson 9:30am— Zak Zumerchik, Nikolai Zumerchik,
Karolina Kroplewski, Emilia Kroplewski 11:00am—Rick Nogal, Deb Crueger, Jack
MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018 6:30AM—Nancy Rogers 8:30AM—Lourdes DeLeon, Eugene Kobza
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2018 6:30AM—Martin Moody
8:30AM—Michael Peck, Patricia Joniak WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018 6:30AM—Shane O’Donoghue
8:30AM—Clairmont Ruff, John Spannuth THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2018 6:30AM—Barbara Lyons 8:30AM—Sr. Janet Capone, Louis & Victoria Thurzo FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 6:30AM—Margaret Grace Munin 8:30AM—Nelson & Studin Families, Joseph Butkus SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018
8:30AM—Joan Yerkes, Robert A. Clarke, Jr. 5:00PM—John C. Barrett, Joseph & Carmella Fishella
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Joe Wych
9:30AM—Kenneth Miller, Mary M. Howard 11:00AM—James Johnston, Felix Ramirez, Jr. 6:00PM—Erin Carr Mott, Jarmila Burian
LECTORS
Please see sign-up sheets located in the Gathering Space for both the
Last Weekend of Advent and for Christmas and
New Year’s Masses.
USHERS — MONTH OF DECEMBER 5:00 PM—Kevin O’Boye, Marty Strubin, Jose Villarete, Mike Kuta 8:00 AM—Norman Hansen, Dan Stanley, Dominic Tocci, Joe O’Boyle 9:30 AM—George Pracz, Carol Ziegler, John Ziegler, Peter Gardocki 11:00 AM—John Schultz, Ray Ascencio 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak
Weekend of December 9, 2018
God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.
Actual Budget Difference
Week $24,467 $22,200 $2,267
Year $496,891 $532,800 ($35,909)
December 22/23 5:00PM—Emilia Kroplewski, Karolina Kroplewski, Jack Wade 8:00AM—Augustine Wilson, Miles Wilson,
Samantha Padgurskis 9:30AM—Paul Arquilla, Emily Tylka, Petra Kota, Emma Schroeder 11:00AM—Gabby Doniec, Isabelle Thomas, Veronica Thomas 6:00PM—Diana Tan, John Waliczek, Henry Spence
Please see the sign-up sheets located in the Gathering
Space for the December 22/23 Advent Liturgies
and for the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s
Eve and New Year’s Day Masses
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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.”
READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Tuesday: Jer 23:5-8; Ps 72:1-2, 12-13, 18-19; Mt 1:18-25 Wednesday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Lk 1:26-38 Friday: Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45 Saturday: 1 Sm 1:24-28; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 1:46-56 Sunday: Mi 5:1-4a; Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19; Heb 10:5-10; Lk 1:39-45
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent; Las Posadas begins Tuesday: International Migrants Day Friday: St. Peter Canisius; Winter begins
We Welcome to the Family of God: McKenzie Lynn Guzzino Logan Thomas Marose
WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Larry & Patricia Richards Robert & Julie Bosack & their children Robert & Daniel
Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzi-us, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Rosalie Spalla, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Helen Stringham, Joey Ober-holzer, Leianna Tanedo, Carol Rydberg, Linda Curtin, Nick Versetto, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Frank Slomski, Amy Bel-luomini, Frank Zasadny, Amie Loman, Robert Mackovitch, Andrea Brongiel, Jennifer Letz, Zenon Wiercimak, Norman Zibell, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Russ Fratto, Marie Day, Bill Durante, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Pat McGreal, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough
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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 16, 2018 Special Instructions:
