April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois 10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462 (708) 361-4754 Fax (708) 361-5965 [email protected]website: www.ourladyofthewoods.org Religious Education Office (708) 361-9435 Under the protection 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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April 19, 2020 Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy)
Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois
Under the protection 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 TERE MACAROL
MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIMBERLY DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ANDY PERZ 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 universal church celebrates Divine Mercy. This devotion that was popularized by Saint Faustina of Poland as a reminder of the mercy and redemption we receive through Jesus Christ. I had the privilege of visiting Krakow four years ago for World Youth Day and part of that pilgrimage included visiting the Misericordia Center, located on the spot where Saint Faustina lived the last years of her life. This humble nun was given the grace by Christ to remind us of his mercy. Sometimes we forget we need the mercy of God. We forget that we are sinners. At other times we fear God in ways that deny His love for us. Yet Jesus came into the world to call sinners. Can anyone doubt the love and compassion of the One who speaks of the lost sheep and the forgiving father? This Divine Mercy Sunday let us never forget the desire of Christ to forgive us and to strengthen us. Because of the circumstances that continue to limit us, we cannot celebrate the annual Divine Mercy Mass. I encourage parishioners to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy this day and regularly. Once again, I want to thank those of you have who have offered expressions of support to the priests and parish staff these days. It is kindly appreciated. I also wish to thank the many parishioners who have written letters of support to our homebound and are writing letters and sending cards to be distributed to the health care providers in our area. We need to find ways to support each other. The full-time salaried staff members continue working, either from home or by stopping by the of-fice when needed and maintaining social distancing. Some of their tasks have included updating the web-site, organizing the various outreach efforts, maintaining the building and cleaning classrooms and storage rooms, paying bills and handling donations, doing end of year conferences with catechists through Zoom, and much more. We are planning for when we reopen, although we do not know when or in what manner that will happen. I am grateful for all they have been doing. Thank you for continuing to support Our Lady of the Woods. I know we all look forward to the time when we are together again around the table of the Lord. Hopefully that day will arrive soon. In Christ,
Father Mike
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Please continue to check our website, www.ourladyofthewoods.org, for links to Fr. Mike Foley’s weekly letter, his weekly
video update and the Sunday Mass. We will also be posting any other updates that we receive from the Archdiocese of Chicago.
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Weekend of April 12, 2020
God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.
Actual Budget Difference
Week $14,299 $22,000 ($7,701)
Year $865,085 $924,000 ($67,915)
Please consider sharing your gifts by using our online giving program. Simply make a secure donation via electronic check, debit or credit card by visiting ourladyofthewoods.org. After setting up a recurring gift, you will be prompted to create your own online donor account to manage your gifts. It’s as easy as online banking or shopping. Visit ourladyofthewoods.org today!
Thank you for your generosity.
If your family or someone close to you is in need, please contact us at
(708) 606-5360. A representative will
return your call as soon as possible
to arrange a confidential conversation.
Confidentiality and compassion are the
cornerstones of our Ministry.
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Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Bronislawa Krzysiak, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Ronald Brannon, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi, Jerold Wojcki, Lynn Pacetti, John Donaldson, Pat Grieco, Janet Har-garten, Kate Kelly Sladek, Patricia DeValk, Cathy Onak, Gabri-ella Griffin, Florence Rafac, Brodie McIntosh, Patrick Pedota, Mary Segars-Koscielny, Michael Koscielny, Walter Atkenson, Genevieve Atkenson, Maeve McKeough, Mildred O’Connell
Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace
Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”
Our Deceased: Frank Zasadny, Sr.
Lillian Rosinski Kathleen Carmody
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you
during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754
“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Matthew 5:4
Let us Pray Please join Our Lady of the Woods Parish as we
continue to pray for those who have or are serving in the military. We pray for those who protect our country,
for their safety, and well-being, especially,
Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry
CPL Brandon D. Gabry
LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth
Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall
Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen
Sgt. John P. Micham Sgt. Jesus M. Flores
Lt.. Benjamin Feithen SPC Dylan Conover
Sean Girouard CPL Rowen N. Barker
1Lt. Jack McGuire 2Lt. Patrich McGuire
Ian Altieri
Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski
Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko
Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe
Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton
CPT Brendan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich
CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs
Major Nicholas Kamon LT Christa Kamon AB Kevin Schwenn AB Sean Schwenn CPT Allen Dagys
Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril
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SATURDAY, April 18 5:00 PM— Nelson/Studin Families, Patricia Rowley SUNDAY, April 19
8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Cindy Giannini 9:30 AM—Barry Wawrzyn, Henry Luebke 11:00AM—Timothy Haberkorn, Edward Mills
6:00 PM—Richard Freeman, James Sieracki MONDAY, April 20
6:30 AM—Barry Wawrzyn 8:30AM—Cono Stobble, Elizabeth Cervantes TUESDAY, April 21
6:30 AM—Joseph Smagala 8:30 AM—William Metz and Will Pappas Family, Iafe D.A. Sanjeevi WEDNESDAY, April 22
6:30 AM—Kathryn Stec 8:30 AM—Robert Hauwiller, Jack Ryan THURSDAY, April 23
6:30 AM—Elaine McCray 8:30AM—Belva L. Barrett, Walter and Helen Orlow FRIDAY, April 24
6:30 AM—Joseph Bruno 8:30 AM—Mary Smeltzer SATURDAY, April 25
8:30AM—Jack and Pat Shanahan, Sharon Mulligan 5:00 PM— Ruth Olson, Denise Byerwalter SUNDAY, April 26
8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Will Burger 9:30 AM—Joseph Smagala, Mary Lou Smith 11:00 AM—Brian Peck, Bonnie McCarthy
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy); Julian Calendar Easter Tuesday: St. Anselm; Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Wednesday: Administrative Professionals Day; Earth Day Thursday: St. George; St. Adalbert Friday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen; National Arbor Day Saturday: St. Mark
FIRE Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. —St. Catherine of Siena
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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][email protected][email protected] Software Using: Win 10.0 Publisher 2016 Adobe Acrobat 2017 Transmission Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11 am Bulletin for Sunday, Special Instructions:
