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Rev. Artur Sowa, Pastor
The St. Francis of Assisi Community is a welcoming Christian family. We believe in Jesus Christ and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis. We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.
November 24, 2019
MORSELS & TIDBITS FROM THE PASTOR The Feast of Christ the King We conclude this year of faith with the glorious feast of Christ the King. It is a splendid way to conclude each year of grace, during which we celebrate the life of Jesus and the message of salvation. Each year of grace begins with Advent, which takes us on our annual sojourn through time to the age of the prophets and that time of anticipation for the coming of the Messiah. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, his public ministry of teaching and miracles, his suffering, death, resur-rection, and ascension. We recall the institution of the church and the coming of the Holy Spirit. The paschal mystery is renewed each year. Our annual review of the message of salvation in Christ culminates with today’s celebration of Christ the King. Sunday Gospel in Everyday English The people stood there staring at Jesus, and the ringleaders made faces, taunt-ing, “He saved others. Let’s see him save himself! The Messiah of God—ha! The Chosen—ha!” The soldiers also came up and poked fun at him, making a game of it. They toasted him with sour wine: “So you’re King of the Jews! Save your-self!” Printed over him was a sign: this is the king of the Jews. One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed him: “Some Messiah you are! Save yourself! Save us!” But the other one made him shut up: “Have you no fear of God? You’re getting the same as him. We deserve this, but not him—he did nothing to deserve this.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your Kingdom.” He said, “Don’t worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise” (from Luke 23). Notes on the Scripture The folks at Hebron knew just what to do when David arrived. They claimed him as their king. But many Christians seem uncertain that Christ is King, or that citi-zenship in his Kingdom is our primary allegiance. It could be a matter of terminol-ogy: Kingship is off-putting in a democratic age. Paul preferred the phrase: Jesus is Lord. Authority has become such a soiled garment in our times that the idea of ultimate authority seems to have no positive corollary. But sovereignty is the message: the power without peer. For Christians, Jesus is sovereign, and the reign of God trumps every other reality. Essayist Charles Lamb once wrote, “If Shakespeare should come into this room, we would all rise; but if Jesus Christ should come in, we would all kneel.” The sentiment is right, but the use of the conditional, at least with reference to Jesus, is misleading. Jesus Christ is among us and his Kingdom is within us. If Jesus is our King, the time to make our allegiance is now. If we believe the reign of God is among us, it’s time to live according to its values. Thanksgiving Please join us on Thursday for 10am Mass as we give thanks to God for all our blessings. On this national day of giving thanks, think about the people in your life from whom you have received the gift of faith. Who brought you to the church for Baptism? Who taught you about God and how to pray? Who took you to Mass? Who inspired you by the way they lived their faith? Perhaps you will think of parents or grandparents, special teachers or other friends. Whoever it is, they deserve your thanks. On this day of thanksgiving, be mindful and grateful for the gift of faith.
THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS Monday, November 25 ♦ Finance Council, 7:00 pm (GR) ♦ Social Committee Meeting, 7:00 pm (NR)
Tuesday, November 26 ♦ Needles & Things, 12:30 pm (SFR) ♦ Knights of Columbus Social Meeting, 7:30 pm
(GR) Wednesday, November 27 ♦ OA Meeting, 9:30 am (GR) Thursday, November 28—Thanksgiving ♦ Parish & Religious Ed Offices closed ♦ Thanksgiving Food Drive (Parking Lot) ♦ Mass & Coffee And… 10:00 am (CH, GR) Friday, November 29 ♦ Parish & Religious Ed Offices closed ♦ Mass at 9:00 am (CH) ♦ PADS, 4:15 pm (Off Campus) ♦ A.A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR) Saturday, November 30 ♦ St. Agatha Outreach, pick up tags before 5:15
pm Mass (Narthex) ♦ Pizza & a Movie, 6:30 pm (UH) Sunday, December 01—First Sunday of Advent ♦ St. Agatha Outreach, pick up tags before all
Masses (Narthex) ♦ Sacred Heart Mission, 10:30 am ♦ Catholic Charities Christmas Stocking set up,
12:00 pm (UH)
SAVE THE DATES
The Friends of St. Francis Seniors Club December Meeting
will be held on Thursday December 12, at Noon
at the St. Francis Center (Religious Ed Center)
Thanksgiving Coffee And…
will take place in the Great Room
immediately after Thanksgiving mass
on November 28 at 10:00 am.
Please plan to bring something to
share.
Bring treats to the Great Room
Advent Reflection Group—after morning mass December 5, 12, 19, in the Great Room
Self-study journals available this weekend in Narthex Videos available at https://study.ascensionpress.com/leader_materials/rejoice-advent-meditations-with-joseph
PARISH LIFE COMMISSION
St. Francis Social Committee
invites you to Pizza and a Movie
The feature movie is
The STAR!
When: November 30, 2019 after 5:15pm mass Where: Downstairs in
Upton Hall
All children are invited to come in their pajamas and bring a blanket to
sit on.
This event is free, but you must sign up
to attend..
Please sign up after mass today.
Admission includes pizza, popcorn, pop,
and ice cream.
Questions please call: Laurie Arredondo,
708.601.7113
St. Julie Billiart Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner — (Wait till you taste the homemade desserts!)
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day! Thursday, November 28, 1:00-3:00 pm Doors Open at Noon
WHO: All are welcome! No reservations needed.
COST: No charge. Just bring your smile and your appetite!
WHERE: St. Julie Billiart William J. Devine Center (located behind the church), 7389 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL
Need a meal delivered? No charge and no problem! Call the Thanksgiving Dinner line: 708-429-6767 ext. 245
ordinary people doing extraordinary things with faith in the good God and in the goodness of each other
EDUCATION & FORMATION COMMISSION
RESPECT LIFE
“He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn nat-ural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone” (Quas primas, 33).
USCCB Office of Religious Liberty
“Solemnity of Christ the King” 2019 Bulle-
tin Insert, quoting Pope Piux XI,
Qua primas, 33. © 1925 Libreria
Editrice Vaticana. Used with permis-
sion. .
Pigeon Forge & Smokey Mountain Show Trip June 1-6, 2020 $565 per person includes:
• Motor coach transportation • 5 nights lodging (3 consecutive nights in the Smokies) • 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Admission to Titanic: The World’s largest Museum Attrac-tion • 2 Dinner Shows (Soul of Motown and America’s Hit Pa-rade) • 2 Evening Shows (Wonders of Magic & Country Tonite and The Smith Morning Variety Show • Free time in historic downtown Gatlinburg
• Guided tour of the Great Smokie Mountains Please add $189 for single occupancy. Final payment due March 25. Travel Protection Plan is available for an additional $45 per person. (Make insurance checks payable to Travel Insured International) Reservations taken on first come first serve basis. Contact Barbara Walder at 708-351-8994 or [email protected]
PADS Friday November 29
Preparing and Serv-ing Dinner at PADS homeless shelter in
Hinsdale.
Youth Ministry in December
Gingerbread M.A.S.H Extravaganza December 1, 2019 7:00 PM in the Youth Room
Put your gingerbread building skills to the test. Will you make a Mansion? An Apartment? Shack, or House? 7:00 PM in the Youth Room
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St. Francis Youth Ministry, continued
Additional activities at Gingerbread M.A.S.H. Extravaganza... Also we will be selecting St. Agatha tree Tags to purchase gifts for the St. Agatha Christmas Charity. Secret Santa Selection: If you’d like to join in the secret Santa fun, come and draw yours. Note: Se-cret Santa gift exchange will be Dec 22.
Shopping Spree December 8, 2019 We will go hit the stores to purchase gift items selected from the St. Agatha Tree. Lunch is included.
Pew Cleaning December 8, 3:00 PM in the Church Everyone is welcome to clean. Service hours accepted at most schools. Study Break/ Movie With a Moral December 15, 7:00 PM When your brain needs a study break, come join us for Movie With A Moral, and snacks.
Youth Ministry Christmas Party December 22, 2019 Time TBD Secret Santa Gift Exchange, Reindeer Games, and Food
OF KINGS AND KINGSHIP Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Americans have an uncomfortable relationship with kings. The American Revolution was fought for independence from King George, after all. Nonetheless, today every Catholic church around the world celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Today’s feast invites us to look beyond our nation-al loyalties and rejoice in our primary identity. We are children of God in Jesus, Christ the King. Our readings help us consider what it’s like to belong to God’s kingdom. The book of Samuel captures the deep longing of the Israelites for a king to shepherd them. Saint Paul reminds the Colossians that we belong to the kingdom of Christ, whose power he praises in a beautiful hymn. Finally, Luke’s Gospel calls to mind the kind of king Jesus chooses to be--a suffering servant, a man for others. By sacrificing his life for us, Jesus throws open the gates of Paradise.
HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION
Collecting Children’s Books in November The Catholic Charities Committee at St Francis was asked by the St. Blasé Child Development Center & St. Anne's Early Childhood Day Care for new or gently used CHILDREN'S BOOKS. We plan to distribute these within our Christmas Stocking Project to the children there. Your donations of new or gently used CHIL-DREN'S BOOKS is greatly appreciated. We will have a basket available in the narthex coat room throughout November where you can place your donations. If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Klouda ([email protected]) or Mary Pat Osoba ( [email protected]) Your generosity is warmly appreciated.
Thanksgiving Food Drive The Helping Hands Committee is sponsoring sponsor a Thanksgiving Food Drive this weekend and on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs-day, November 28th benefitting:
• Orland Township Food Pantry serv-ing approximately 300 families monthly.
• Saint Philip Neri Parish serving 1,800 families in the South Shore area.
• Saint Francis of Assisi’s Saint Vin-cent De Paul Society.
Donations of food and money will be collect-ed at the parish van parked near the front entrance of the church. Please help us aid those who are truly in need. Your support will have a huge impact on their lives. Simply pull up and a Helping Hands member will assist you. Thanks for your generosity.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS PROJECT
Set up for assembly: Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) in Upton Hall Stocking assembly: Monday, December 2, 2019 after the 7:45 Mass in the morning and at 5:00 p.m. (note the new start time for the evening), Up-ton Hall All are welcome: Boy scout and girl scout troops, families and those needing service hours
BLOOD DRIVE 12/14 - SEE PG. 11
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Adult Faith Formation
AROUND FOR AWHILE, by Fr. Ed Upton
Thursday we celebrate an important and won-derful day in the life of Americans: Thanksgiv-ing. As a way to reflect on this day, let me share a few thoughts that were triggered by a program I recently watched on WTTW. While I had pre-viously watched it, the story again captured my attention. This was a true story about a comptroller in Dixon, Ill. Over a peri-od of 22 years, she em-bezzled $57 million dol-lars from the city. This was the largest municipal theft in the history of the United States. She developed a cover story, saying that a for-mer boyfriend left her a sizable bequest. Be-cause she was well re-spected, her simple story never raised a question. She loved Quarter Hors-es and had purchased over 400. They were kept in 12 stables around the country. She received countless awards for these horses. Her ex-travagant life style was well known. What caught my attention was the length of time she was able to continue her scam. As the comp-troller, she reported to the mayor and city coun-
cil. Because of her steal-ing, the city incurred an-nual deficits. She con-sistently provided believ-able cover stories to ac-count for the deficits. In addition to the “supervision” required of the political leaders, the city also retained an out-side accounting firm that had access to financial information and regularly examined the financial records. With a local bank, she created a ficti-tious bank account. No one at the bank ques-tioned her or the city when she opened that account where she was the only signer. I was amazed at the neg-ligence of those who had the responsibility of over-sight: the political lead-ers, the accountants and the banker. She was sent to jail. None of the oversight people were accused of having a part in her massive scam – none went to jail. How-ever, the political leaders were not reelected and the accounting firm and the bank were sued. What has this unhappy story to do with Thanksgiving? It struck me that those who were responsible for oversight simply ceased to pay attention. They
became lazy. They obvi-ously gave only cursory attention to the finances for which they had re-sponsibility. Year after year they must have just said “let her do it.” Let me suggest Thanks-giving as the day to exam self. See if our life has become routine. Have we ceased to give atten-tion to people for whom we have a responsibility or connection? Do I find myself saying to a spouse, “you don’t lis-ten?” “You don’t care”. Saying to a child, “I don’t have time”. Saying to an employee. “I can’t be bothered” Thanksgiving is a day to look at self and ask if there is a cursory ele-ment that has crept into my life. Have I forgotten to say, “Thanks?” It was a painful to read of such excessive self-centered and dishonest acts. It was also painful to read about such lazy and irresponsible behav-ior. Happy Thanksgiving! Take some time to look beyond our food - take a look at our life.
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NEW ONLINE PRAYER WORKSHOP = TRANSFORMATIVE ADVENT
To help with your Ad-vent preparation, there are a variety of resources available online: Rejoice! Advent Medi-tations with Joseph is a prayer resource with daily meditations that will enrich your Ad-vent by inviting you to experience the first Advent with Joseph and Mary, as they await the birth of their son, the Savior of the world. Together with the guided meditation
videos, this journal calls you daily to see through Joseph’s eyes, feel what is in Joseph’s heart, and read the Scripture that Joseph read, so you can fully prepare to welcome Jesus into your heart this Christ-mas. OR Other websites for your consideration Ignation Spirituali-ty.com
Best Advent Ever | Advent Reflections 2019 | Dynamic Cath-olic Ascension Press.com Advent Prayer Work-shop Daily Gospel Reflec-tions from Bishop Robert Barron dai-lycatholicgospel.com Richard Rohr Prepar-ing for Christmas: Daily Meditations for Advent Kindle Edition Walter Brueggeman Celebrating Abun-dance: Devotions for Advent Kindle Edition The Irish Jesuits Sa-cred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2019-20 Kindle Edition
ADVENT IS QUICKLY APPROACHING Nov. 30/Dec. 01; First Sunday of Advent
We’re excited to announce a free new online resource, brought to you by Re-joice! Advent Meditations with Joseph. It’s called the Advent Prayer Workshop with Fr. Mark Toups. It’s a series of three short videos meant to help you prepare your heart for this coming Advent and it’s available for free. (You don’t even need to sign up!) Watch the first video in the Workshop today by visiting: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/rejoice-advent-prayer-workshop-video-1 Advent is only a few weeks away. We know that between the busyness of school and the holidays it can often sneak up on you. That’s why we’re inviting you to take a few minutes now to step away from the hustle and bustle, visit with Fr. Toups and let him teach you how you can enter into Advent more deeply than ever before.
28th Annual Christmas Outreach Appeal 2019
Each Christmas Saint Francis of Assisi Parish
has followed the example of Christ to love and serve one another. We remember to not only sharing our blessings with the people we love, but also with those less fortunate; the hungry, the poor, and those
facing the challenges to overcome life’s difficulties.
Let us, as a parish, share God’s
blessings this Christmas to assist our fellow man, especially those in need of our
help and prayers.
Christmas Outreach Program supports:
• St. Agatha Sharing Tree - purchasing Christ-mas gifts for 425 people.
• St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Charities Commit-tee programs:
Providing and serving Suppers and assisting Children in need.
Dinners at Bishop Goedert Residence to honor US Veterans and Seniors
Women Crisis Center and Courage Program supporting life.
Hunger Relief Programs • St Vincent de Paul directly assisting parishion-
ers of Saint Francis of Assisi.
“For it is in giving that we receive”
Tree Tags & CJB Script Gift Cards NEXT WEEKEND ONLY!
RETURN WRAPPED GIFT WITH TAG
December 14 & 15
Helping Hands Committee of Saint Francis of Assisi
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School SCRIP Program Returns to St. Francis!
Tis the season of giving! The CJB SCRIP team will once again be in the Narthex selling gift cards at St. Francis of Assisi Parish at all masses the weekend of November 30th & December 1st. For your conven-ience, you will be able to choose your tag from the St. Agatha Christmas Outreach tree on November 30th & December 1st, and immediately purchase the gift card of your choice. Use your gift card purchases for shopping for your St. Agatha family, or give the card directly and return your tag the very same day! This will be the ONLY weekend Scrip will be sold at St. Francis. As a member of St. Francis parish, you are now be able to personally benefit from the rebates we earn through the Scrip Program. You may choose to do-nate to St. Francis, support an RE student or even receive the rebate yourself back in cash. Take ad-vantage of this great service for your personal holi-day shopping needs as well. We will have nearly 200 retailers on hand including Jewel, Target, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s and Visa. Our Discover and Visa cards do not have any activation fees. We also have a varie-ty of $5 & $10 cards, perfect for stocking stuffers, treat bags, party prizes and more. If your business or employer gives gift cards to employees as holiday gifts, we can make this purchase quick and easy. No waiting in line for cards to be activated one by one. Be sure to refer to the bulletin insert this week-end for a complete list of SCRIP vendors! Save time, gas and avoid the hassles of holiday shopping. Our gift cards are the very same cards you would purchase at the store. Gift cards are safe! No fraud, no data breach, no identity theft! Payments may be made by cash or check only. If you have any questions about the program, or would like to order a large quantity of one vendor, please contact Corinna Pytel prior to November 25th at 708-478-0710.
Thank you for your support of
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School! Pope Francis urges us to live more simply,
and to be mindful of our impact on and interdependence with nature.
“...human beings frequently seem to see no other meaning in their natural environment than…consumption.” — Pope John Paul II
Taking action to protect God’s great gift to us, Mother Earth
Gabby Adamo
Richard Bachman
Reynaldo Villasenor
LITURGY COMMISSION
THE ROSARY
Please join us to pray the Rosary for Life
on the first Saturday of each month.
We meet again on:
Saturday, December 7th, at 10:00 AM.
Join us in the
Eucharistic Chapel at the base of the
Bell Tower.
“Project Linus” is a nationwide non-profit organi-zation operated 100% by caring volunteers. The mission is to provide a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or in need of something to snuggle with. The ideal blanket is any size from infant to teens. The blankets have been donated to Hos-pitals, Crisis Centers, and Police & Fire Depart-ments to provide that human touch that some-one does indeed care for them.
Donated blankets may be placed in the “Project Linus Box” located in the closet area off the ves-tibule/Narthex of the church. Project Linus requests that donors place a note with their name and address on each donated item. We are in need of yarn for our volunteers, any size or color yarn will be put to great use. Please call Jeannine at 708-431-1686 with any ques-tions or suggestions.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS SICK RELATIVES
& FRIENDS
Names of sick relatives and friends normally appear in the bulletin for 6 weeks. After six weeks, the names are written into our parish book of prayers for con-tinued remembrance. At the request of the fami-ly, names will appear in the bulletin for a longer period.
Jonas Astrauskas
Mariola Baron Sister Ellen Mary
Brenner Mary Calhoun Maria Eugenia
Fernandez Stephen Fleck Lynn Gainer
Carol Grunow Beverly Kurth Debbie Lipien
Sr. Bernard Lynch Marge McFadden
Giovanna Picciolini Annette Popernik
Mikaela Rix Chuck Springer Louis Tassone
Saturday, November 23 5:15 PM Norb & Lea Retis, rq. by Murawski Family and Al Gonska, rq. by Darlene Gonska and Barbara Horvath, rq. by Family and Mary Foley, rq. by Teri Sankey and William Arzbaecher, rq. by Family Sunday, November 24 7:30 AM Marie Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup and Mark Bennecke, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Mary T. Foley, rq. by Jan Ota and Dennis Niswonger, rq. by Sue & Bernie Flanagan and Helen Capriglione, rq. by Sue & Bernie Flanagan 9:00 AM Frank Januszyk, rq. by Rosemary & Don Januszyk and Lorraine Luby, rq. by Roberta & Tom Gaskill and Thomas Gallagher, rq. by Mike & Tom Foley 10:30 AM People of St. Francis 12:00 PM Antonino DiGerlando, rq. by Mr. & Mrs. Cuci and Christine Zwartz, rq. by Regina Knapp Monday, November 25 7:45 AM Deceased members of the Greene Family, rq. by Cecilia Murphy and Deceased members of the Herrebout Family rq. by Kathleen Herrebout Tuesday, November 26 7:45 AM Ann Kazmer, rq. by The Powers Family and special intention for Annette Popernik, rq. by Maria Popernik and special intention for Bryj Family and Joana Wednesday, November 27 7:45 AM Mary Gensler, rq. by family and Mary Therse Foley, rq. by Bobbi Mangan and Ann Kazmer, rq by Rosemarie Flock Thursday, November 28 - Thanksgiving 10:00 AM John & Mary B. Foley, rq. by Family and Thaddeus Dybala, rq. by Don & Mark Dybala and Ray & Tim Sullivan, rq. by Nancy Sullivan and Jim Mangan, rq. by Bobbi Mangan and David & Gary Catalanello, rq. by Marilyn Catalanello Friday, November 29 9:00 AM Masura/Kelly Families, rq. by Anne Kelly and Carol Piecyk-Obregon, rq. by Family Saturday, November 30 5:15 PM Mary T. Foley, rq. by Carlo Family and Diane Mahaffay, rq. by Thies Family and William Arzbaecher, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Ralph Fabrizio, rq. by Tina Bonato and Dennis Niswonger, rq. by Winn Family Sunday, December 01 - First Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM Valentine & Adele Bay, Abt Family, Marian Skorup, Laura Desimpel & Frances Umporowicz, rq. by Emil Skorup and Helen C. Hunt, rq. by Daughter , Kathleen Matthews and Michael & Hanna Boland, rq. by Family 9:00 AM Addyson Grace Gresham, rq. by Mara Bozzi and Henry & Melania Platos, rq. by Greg & Barb Kaczmarczyk and Carol Piecyk-Obregon, rq. by Family and Vince McNulty, rq. by Patty & Jack Hughes and Kathleen Boggins, rq. by Mary McDermott 10:30 AM Frank Zito, rq. by Barb Moser and Henry Baldys, rq. by Wife & Family and Dennis Niswonger, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Tony DiGerlando, rq. by Sue & Bernie Flanagan and Mary Smith, rq. by Hanley Family 12:00 PM People of St. Francis
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Monday: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Thanksgiving Day, Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; Ps 145:2-11; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Friday: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 Saturday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Sunday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Rom 13:11-14; Mt 24:37-44
Please visit the St. Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
November 30 5:15 PM (Mass)
December 01 7:30 AM (Mass)
December 01 9:00 AM (Mass)
December 01 10:30 AM (Mass)
Decembr 01 12:00 PM (Mass)
Presider Rev. Ed Upton Rev. Ed Upton Rev. Artur Sowa Fr. Jay Suero Rev. Rich Young
Deacon VOLUNTEER NOW Daniel Carroll Mike Kiley John Donahue Michael Pindelski
Sacristan Ann Czarny Sharon McCaffrey Kathleen Biederman Cindy Lucio Adrianne Wieczorek
Lector Richard Klein (1) Warren Winker (2)
Gerald Saletta (1) VOLUNTEER NOW (2)
Jerri LaRoche (1) Betty Kameron (2)
Thomas Glynn (1) Gabby Bach (2)
Timothy McCormick (1) Nancy Palacz (2)
Eucharistic Minister
Beth Bruozis Mary Burmeister Camille Clavio Ann Czarny H. Paul Harms Katherine Nicholson Alice Rzeszutko Richard Rzeszutko Judee Tan Martin Terpstra Rev. Ed Upton Tricia Vidinich
Kathleen Boland David Burns Daniel Carroll Patricia Grasso Jocelyn Mangila Sharon McCaffrey Eileen McCarthy James Pedersen Lynne Sparks Rev. Ed Upton
Kathleen Biederman William Carroll Rosemary Januszyk Kathleen Johnson Mike Kiley Diane Ostrowski Kathleen Ostrowski Casimir (Casey) Py-tel Sheila Ramsey Terry Reger Kim Reid Rev. Artur Sowa
Rita Beckwith John Donahue Gregory Fifer Patricia Flynn Linda Higgins Cindy Lucio Marilyn Nelson Janice Ota Cynthia Patrick Fr. Jay Suero David Trzesniewski Brian Whiteford
Diane Budz Robert Long Linda McCormick Marilyn O'Sullivan Marcia Pavela Michael Pindelski Margaret Sabadosa Adrianne Wieczorek Thomas Wieczorek Rev. Rich Young
Altar Server
Patrick Curran Jayden Tan Jack Tobin
Alexander Lubinski Andrew Lubinski Julia Malysz
Ryan Reid Jayden Tan (sub requested) Chris Vittori
Anna Bianco Jimmy Piko Brendan Siemiawski
Josh Kane (sub requested) Ryan Kane (sub requested) Beck Stukel
Usher
Joe Czarny (HU) Luke Hosty Roxanne Zoladz Mike Zoladz Lawrence McGren-era Nancy Sullivan
Jeffrey Belski (HU) Paula Belski Bud Wyman Mary Ann Wyman
Ann Carroll (HU) Richard Wysocki Wayne Kameron Lori Simard Roger Malinowski Peter Walsh
Wade Walder (HU) John Higgins John Higgins, Jr. Jay Modelski James Winters Lynn Pajon
Don (David) Hodson (HU) Rosalie Hodson Linda Malinowski (sub requested) Marianne Laff
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community 15050 South Wolf Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-3028
Website: http://www.sfaorland.org Parish office e-mail: [email protected] Parish phone: 708-460-0042
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday - 5:15 PM; Sunday - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and Monday-Friday at 7:45 AM
The Parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. En-trance is via the walkway at the west side of the church building. Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Chapel is located at the north-east corner of the Church. ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042, Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski ([email protected]) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Marge Curran (mcurran@...) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Liturgy Coordinator: Gina Vitucci (gvitucci@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Al Becker P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins, Kevin Moe, Ryan Reid, Ryan Johnson Bulletin Editor: Jill Hickey Topf ([email protected]) MUSIC Phone: 708-460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau ([email protected]) Assistant Director: Anne Madden Accompanist: James Draudt Children’s Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes
Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci YOUTH MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-0042 Youth Minister: Matt Toohill ([email protected]) The Religious Ed Offices are located in the St. Francis Center, up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours ar Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 15010 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467 Phone: 708-460-0155; FAX: 708-460-5086 Dir: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 ([email protected]) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN (CJB) SCHOOL 9250 W.167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487 Phone: 708-403-6525 Interim Principal: James P. Antos Web page: www.cjbschool.org
REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus ([email protected])
SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate ([email protected])
DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON MICHAEL PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor ([email protected])
REV. JAY SUERO, Associate Pastor ([email protected])
REGISTRATION Become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church. BECOME A CATHOLIC - R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish office at 708-460-0042 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism usually takes place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents. CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Our elementary Catholic regional school is located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th & 94th Ave. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sessions are held on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the St. Francis Center (on the hill). Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 PM and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Satur-day sessions meet from 8:30 - 10:00 AM. Children’s Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during the 9 & 10:30 AM Masses for children 4-year-olds to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Weddings need to be scheduled at least 4-6 months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are remind-ed to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more details. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anointing is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 AM Mass. Those of advanced age or suffering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. A priest is available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 708-460-0042.
