SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 9, 2013 Our Journey of Grace: Moving Forward Together
OUR PARISH MISSION
We, the community of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish,
wholeheartedly live and celebrate the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We commit ourselves to live in communion
with God, others and all of creation to create a more just world
through sacraments and worship, learning and service.
Matt Amato Michael Briody Tim Collins Tom Cunningham, Sr. Judy Diekmann Blake Donegan Ellen Frantzen Cardinal Francis George Lilli Gregory Jane Jacobson Benny Kilman Shirley Kollenberg
Patrick Morgan Baby Ryker Mullinax Maeve Nguyen Don Penny Nick Perisin Dale Elizabeth Petrishe Richard Riess Rosemary Sherman Joel Simone Albert Sterwalt Anne Titzer Viv Tvrdik
PLEASE PRAY FOR…
Prayers are requested for our relatives and friends who are sick. To add a name to the prayer list, call the rectory at 708‐352‐0168.
Names of the sick are listed for two months in the bulletin. If there is a recurrence of illness, names can be listed again. Know that our parish prays daily for the sick and the dying.
BORN INTO ETERNAL LIFE
Please remember in your prayers those who have died, as well as their families:
Erin Downey Daughter of Catherine & Lawrence
and sister of Elizabeth
John O’Brien Father of Erin Cooke
Shirley Kubis Mother of Sharon Gleason
Tom Cunningham, Sr. Husband of Lillian and
Father of Nancy, Tom, Mark & John
Monday, June 10
7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Peter & Catherine Lucas Philip Orawiec John Lee
Rosemary Lucas Mary F. Russell Tom Yakowicz
Tuesday, June 11 Saint Barnabas Apostle
7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Jerry Jana Amelia Turturiello Barbara Murphy
Patricia & Raymond Hassler Diane & Carl Walsh The Harders & Frehner Families
Wednesday, June 12
7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Fr. Michael McCafferty Ray Kampe Merrill H. Natke Ray Kampe
Tom Cushing Kelly Grasser Carol Natke Eric & Missy Westerhoff
Thursday, June 13 Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church
7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Ray Kampe Thomas Darovic
John & Marilynn Lux F. Hesselgrave
Friday, June 14
7:45 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
Maggie Abraham Rich Sosnowski
The Phono Group The Hobar Family
Saturday, June 15
9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:15‐4:45 p.m.
Sean Cusack Donald Gallagher Sacrament of Reconciliation Wedding—Colleen Ward & Michael Furey Sacrament of Reconciliation
The Family The Moskos Family Fr. Bacchi Fr. Hoffman
WEDDINGS
Colleen Ward & Michael Furey Megan Skahill & Greg Knapp Brittany Hanks & James Zatopa
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
SCRIPTURE REFLECTION
PASTOR’S NOTES
Shortly we hope to have a Youth Minister join our parish family. The search committee is concluding its extensive work with interviews of several fine candidates, completing one of the goals of our Parish Prophetic Plan! As this becomes a possibility, we want to express our deep gratitude to Terri Simeoni who has been ministering to the youth in our parish for the past several years along with her coordinating the Religious Education Program and being the Religious Education coordinator for the Day school as well. In the time that Terri has taken on this role, she has recruited and trained teens for liturgical roles. Under her leadership, each week teens serve as ushers, extraordinary ministers of communion and lectors, primarily at the 6:00 p.m. liturgy, but at the other liturgies on Saturday and Sunday as well. She has also trained the teens to participate in the Good Friday Services at 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. The First Year students participate in the Confirmation program which includes the Parent/Teen meeting, joining a Quest group, participate in the Service Fair, the Speaker Series, the Enrollment Liturgy, the Reconciliation Service, the Sponsor/candidate meeting as well as confirmation itself. Teens from St. Francis also participate and become leaders in the Tri‐Parish KAIROS Retreat program. St Francis sponsors the August retreat and being part of the retreat in the Fall and in the Spring. The QUEST program sponsors the Giving Tree, preparing tags, sorting gifts and getting the delivery truck ready to go to St. Agatha during Advent. The SOUPer Bowl of caring, Crop Walk food collection and the over night Ski Trip with others from the Archdiocese of Chicago have also been part of the teen ministry in our parish under the guidance of Terri. Add to that the High School Church League Basketball for males and for females and it is most of what has been happening with our teens
Today we return to using the green vestments of Ordinary Time on Sundays. Changing colors give a sense of the progress of faith through the seasons of life. For centuries, the number of colors and the reasons underlying them were left to local custom. Over time, we settled on six colors to express the character of a day or season: white, red, green, violet, black, and rose. Black is seldom seen these days, replaced by white or violet. Rose, really a dusty pink shade, appears at most twice a year. What does the color green suggest to you? Green is new growth, olives, evergreens, glistening emeralds, ripening pears, and fields at high summer. It suggests renewal,
over the years with Terri’s efforts and with the help of many of you who have made these things happen. God Bless You, Terri, and thanks a million for your unwavering commitment and dedication to our teens as well as the ministry you have done and will continue to do as the Coordinator of Religious Education and the Director of our Religious Education Program (with 1,100 students!) Speaking of congratulations for dedication and commitment, you may have seen the “In Profile” article in The Doings in April, about Ann Marie Leader receiving the Lyons Township High School’s Vita Plena Award. Herself a gradate from LT in 1986, Ann Marie attributes her passion for teaching and treating the students in her class as her own to her mother, Mary Ann Ovnick, who was a biology teacher at the school. God Bless you, Ann Marie! Listening to the news and events in our state of Illinois and across the country these days, it is important to remember that homosexual people are as much a part of the Catholic church as everyone else and, as Pope John Paul II stated, must be treated with respect and dignity as children of God. Some folks seem to presume that homosexual people are always sexually active, which probably borders on slander, and forgets that all of us, homosexual or heterosexual, are called to live lives of chastity. Look it up. This week on Wednesday we will have a Staff Away Day, when we review the past year and set a couple of tasks for next year. We also spend time (actually most of the time!) relaxing. Next weekend we have the blessing of five of our parishioners who are fathers offer a reflection at mass. Using the scriptures, they share their own experience and stories of being a father. God bless all of you for speaking with us. Hope you’re enjoying the summer!
healing, fertility, peace, and harmony. In medieval Europe, green was the favorite color for brides! Did you know that drivers of green cars are the least likely to be stopped for speeding? Is it because of their own feelings of harmony and well being, or because law enforcement officers are filled with serenity when they see a green car whiz by? Take out a paint chart today and marvel at the many hues and names of green. The Church figured it out centuries ago: color really matters. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
The St. Vincent de Paul Society’s next meeting will take place on Monday, July 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory Courtyard Room.
LIVING THE TEACHINGS
OF THE CHURCH
“...the Jews remain very dear to God, for the sake of the patriarchs, since God does not take back the gifts he bestowed or the choice he made.” (Declaration on non‐Christian Religions #4)
IMPLEMENTING OUR PROPHETIC PLAN THE USHERS
In order “To Celebrate Meaningful Worship Experiences with Active Participation” (Goal II of the Prophetic Plan), many ministries are called upon. One such ministry is that of the Ushers. We at St. Francis Xavier are blessed to have a warm, welcoming team meet us each time we attend Mass. The group is made up of men, women, and young adults who often step in to help at holidays when they are home on college breaks. They dedicate their time to offer a smile as the first point of contact to parishioners and guests as we enter Church. Their presence is comforting as they meet, greet, offer assistance to those in need, direct traffic, and encourage active participation from all who gather to pray. There presently are 42 active ushers. Yet the need exists for more who want to share their own experiences of Welcome with those who come to Mass. If you would like to volunteer to assist this fine ministry, particularly at the 10:30 A.M. and Noon Masses where there is presently the most need, contact Joe Discipio, head usher, at [email protected]. St. Francis Xavier thanks its dedicated staff of ushers for continuing “to strengthen and increase participation in the liturgical ministries” (Objective C).
TAIZÉ PRAYER
Taizé Prayer is contemplative and most importantly communal, combining simple repetitive melodies that are sung by all, prayerful silence, scripture reading and intercessory prayer. This prayer can promote a kind to inner unity of person, allowing the spirit to be more open and attentive to what is essential. It is our hope that you will join us, especially at this time when our world is much in need of prayer.
St. Francis Xavier and
Grace Lutheran
All are invited to our Taizé Evening Prayer
Friday, June 14—7:30 p.m. at
St. Francis Xavier
MUSIC NOTES
Organ Recital Wednesday, August 7
7:00 p.m. Church
WORD OF LIFE
We must never tire of clarifying misunderstanding and shedding light where there is myth and confusion, demonstrating empathy and compassion and a deeper vision...Our task is to present the truth with civility, empathy and clarity. Being champions of the Gospel of Life is about building a civilization of love. —Cardinal Sean Patrick O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Boston, homily at the Opening Mass for the 2013 National Prayer Vigil for Life, January 24, 2013
When: Sunday, June 23 12:00 Noon
Where: Sedgwick Park 47th Street and
East Avenue LaGrange
Your Parish Finances Sunday Collection, June 2 $ 28,648 This week last year $ 29,209 Total Collection: Year-to-date $ 1,652,156 Previous year-to-date $ 1,588,637 Needed for Budget: Year-to-date $ 1,629,359 Thank you for your generous support! Please consider the option of making your contributions electronically. Once or twice per month per your direction, your contribution can be withdrawn automatically from your designated checking or savings account. The electronic offertory program saves the Parish the cost of envelopes as well as processing time and expense. Sign up forms are available at the back of the Church or on-line. Please contact, Jane Bandyk, Parish Accountant if you have any questions.
LEAVING A LEGACY ANOTHER OPTION FOR YOUR
CONSIDERATION
Several years ago, long‐time parishioner and probably our most senior active volunteer, Jim Docherty made St. Francis Xavier Parish the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. At the time Jim, now a spry 92 years old, jokingly stipulated that he has no intention of St. Francis Xavier collecting the proceeds any time soon. Jim, we hope it won’t be for another 15 years or more!
Jim is a regular supporter of the Parish and has also contributed periodically to the Parish Educational Endowment Fund. Having sent five children to the day school, Jim is a believer in and supporter of Catholic Education. Thank you, Jim Docherty for your gifts to the future!
If you would like information about how you, too, can leave a legacy, please contact Clara Jurivich, Business Manager.
FOOD PANTRY AT A GLANCE
The pantry served a weekly average of 96 families, representing 285 individuals in May. A Special Thanks to… SFX Men's Club for their $1,250 donation. SFX 1st Grade Mom's food drive. Highlands Presbyterian Church food rescue at local Jewel Food stores on Memorial Day. All those who donated to the Food Pantry In Memory of Erin Downey.
Needs: Cereal!!!
FOOD COLLECTION
FOR MARILLAC HOUSE On Sunday, June 30, non-perishable food donations will be collected for Marillac House. Donations can be left at the side trancepts in church.
SECOND COLLECTION
RETIRED PRIESTS This weekend, we will take up a second collection for the Retired Priests of the Archdiocese. When priests retire from pastoral responsibilities, they remain ordained priests, configured through the Sacrament of Holy Orders to Christ, the head of his Body, the Church. Priests are not employees; they are fathers in Christ and brothers to all. Retired priests celebrate Mass and sacraments in hundreds of parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago. Their dedicated service enables many parishes to avoid reducing the number of Masses celebrated each weekend. Some retired priests are called upon to be temporary administrators of parishes. Our senior priests do this willingly as a continuation of the many years that they have faithfully served our Church. The Priests’ Retirement and Mutual Aid Association (PRMAA) cares for our retired priests. Again this year, we have seen the cost of health care, prescription drugs, and nursing‐home care increase. In addition, the priests’ pension fund remains seriously impacted by the economic downturn. This special collection will help us continue to support our retired priests. Please be as generous as you are able.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S CLUB NEWS
All women of the parish are members of the Catholic Women’s Club. If you would like to get involved or if you would like to receive monthly newsletters about our upcoming events via email, please contact Katie Chomko at [email protected].
RETIRED MEN’S GROUP
St. Francis Xavier Courtyard Wednesday, June 19
Refreshments at 11:45 a.m. Lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to the Rectory
at 708‐352‐0168 by Noon on Monday, June 17.
SUMMER BBQ
INTERFAITH CAREER NETWORK
CRACKING THE CODE OF A JOB DESCRIPTION
As you well know, a job description can range from a few cryptic lines in an email to a 10‐page wish list on steroids. Interfaith Career Network invites you to join us on Thursday, June 20 from 7:00‐9:00 p.m. for an incredibly important discussion on deciphering the information in job postings so you truly understand what the company wants. Once you can do this, you will be able to create effective selling points about your strengths and skills in your resume, write a strong cover letter and prepare interview talking points that clearly and directly address the needs of the hiring manager. Learn valuable techniques to help you quickly identify the key strengths that are truly important to the hiring organization; information that is often buried in the paragraphs, bullet points and “corporate speak” of job descriptions. Our speaker Keith Owens, a principal at Principle Communications, is very adept at helping job seekers prepare for a variety of "selling" situations by developing audience‐focused messages and strong presentation and interviewing skills. We look forward to welcoming you at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 South Wolf Road in Western Springs. This program is open to everyone and there is no cost to attend. Interfaith Career Network (ICN) offers job support through various programs throughout the month. For further information, please visit our website at www.interfaithcareernetwork.org.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
FAMILY OUTREACH MINISTRY
During the 2012‐2013 school year, the Family Outreach Ministry participated in the following projects: To kick off our year, we volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository in October. Our families helped pack and sort food for the hungry. We had a great turnout of young and old, and all felt enriched by the experience. We started a new tradition last November and helped coordinate a Thanksgiving Pie Drive to benefit the SFX Food Pantry. Several families came together at the rectory to create more than 160 homemade Thanksgiving cards to accompany the pies. The director of BEDS also attended our gathering and talked to families about how we can help the homeless. On New Year’s Eve, 60 volunteers rang in the New Year with a trip to Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Meals were packed and sent off to Haiti. After the work was done, we all gathered for a moment of prayer and reflection. In January, twenty‐five adults and children attended a private mass at the Sisters of St. Joseph’s Chapel officiated by our own Father Bob. After mass, we played a spirited game of bingo with our older friends at Bethlehem Woods. Everyone enjoyed playing bingo, chatting, and eating ice cream. It was a wonderful first time event. A repeat trip to Feed My Starving Children in March gave families another opportunity to enjoy this wonderful experience. Our session ended with us knowing that we packed enough food to feed 53 children for one year! In May, volunteers provided manpower for the Postal Service Food Drive. Food donations were transported from the LaGrange Post Office to the SFX food pantry. Sorting and organizing the food was also a part of this project. Throughout the year, families took turns providing dessert for the BEDS program guests on Monday nights at St. Francis Xavier. These treats satisfied many a sweet tooth and nourished many souls! A very special thank you to all the families that helped out. We look forward to continuing to serve those in need and we have an exciting schedule of events that we are planning for next year. We will print the schedule in the bulletin in August. Thank you for your interest and support of the St. Francis Xavier Family Outreach Ministry and we hope to see you next year!
The St. Francis Family Outreach Ministry is a program that is designed for families to teach children the gift of stewardship. Throughout the year, we offer outreach opportunities so that together you and your children can be God’s hands and feet in our community.
The St. Francis Xavier Peace & Justice Committee will meet on Monday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rectory.
For more information, please contact Nancy Ryan at 708‐354‐3049.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
REGISTRATION
Families NEW to the Religious Education Program are welcome to stop by the Parish Office to pick up registration form(s) for your child(ren). Registration will then need to be returned as soon as possible to help us facilitate size, catechist placement, and book/supply ordering for the 2013‐2014 school year. You also want to get your registration in early so that you are not closed out from the session you wish your child(ren) to attend. Please call the Religious Education Office at 708‐352‐4555 with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE! SFX 11th Annual Golf Event
September 13, 2013 Carriage Greens Country Club
If you have questions, Jeremy Strayer at 773‐456‐9912 or [email protected]
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GREAT AMERICA DAYS
The Archdiocese of Chicago, Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry will sponsor the annual Youth Ministry Great America Days 2013 on: Friday, June 14, Thursday, July 18, and Tuesday, August 6. The price of the ticket for one day is $30.00. The ticket can be used on any day. Tickets are non‐refundable. Please call Terri Simeoni at 708‐352‐0168 if you are interested in purchasing tickets.
HOUSEHOLD ITEM COLLECTION Eagle Scout Project to Benefit SCARCE
Please help out by stopping by and dropping off any of the approved items from the list below. All items will be redistributed to those in need or properly recycled.
Gently used school and office supplies including: Scissors; paper; printer cartridges; dial phones, radios; cell phones; Board Games; safety pins; sunglasses; any and all books in any condition; National Geographic magazines only; crayons (broken and unbroken).
Please do not bring anything that could be considered
hazardous such as paint or expired medications. Thank you in advance for your generosity—Andrew
Dobis Troop 33 Please contact me with any questions you may have at
When: Saturday, June 15 from 10:00 AM‐2:00 PM Where: Park Jr. High East Parking Lot 408 North Brainard Avenue in LaGrange Park
One community, one belief: No one should go hungry.
Registration 7:00 a.m.
Step-Off 8:30 a.m.
Soldier Field Take the next step to end hunger at chicagosfoodbank.org/hungerwalk
For more information call 773-247-FOOD
28th Annual
Hunger Walk June 29, 2013
Presented by McDonald’s
Registration forms are available in the Rectory Office. Contact: [email protected] if interested in walking and/or donating.
Please Pray For...all those serving in the military including:
Please inform us of others serving in the military...and let us know when friends and loved ones return from deployment overseas.
Email the [email protected]
David Tapia, U.S. Army—husband of Marie Tapia Commander Robert O’Donnell—son of Robert & Agnes O’Donnell Major Ryan Boyle—brother of Mark Boyle Lt. Col. James P. Baumgart, U.S. Army—son of Donald & Rita Baumgart Sgt. David Phillips—brother of Rebecca Casiple US Army Captain Eric L. Tharp—husband of Elizabeth Tharp Lance Cpl. Matthew Yonkman—son of Brian & Cindy Yonkman, friend of the Tvrdik family Technical Sgts. Brandon & Leslie Orr, USAF; Army Sgt. Randy Dittman— grandson, wife and friend of Clyde Koehn Staff Sgt. Bryan Pickens, U.S. Army Airborne Ranger 1-75th Ranger Battalion RGR REGT— son of Rob & Bernadette Pickens, brother of Robert & Gabriel Sgt. Connor Murray, USAF—friend of the Lawless and McCormick families Lt. Christopher Ocasio, U.S. Army—friend of the Berger Family US Navy David Michael DiSanto—grandnephew of Sr. Mary Ricardo DiSanto, CSJ Airman 1st Class, USAF, Rhonda Russell— daughter of Deidre & John Russell and granddaughter of Mary F. Russell Sgt. Steven Sanders, USMC—grandnephew of Marie & Genevieve Franciscus PFC David Mitchell, U.S. Army—son of Ellen Brewin & Mark Mitchell US Navy James Lynch & Christopher Cugier, Air Force—cousin and nephew of Sr. Helen Sullivan Corporal Adam Diaz, USMC—grandson of Abelardo & Teodora Diaz Ensign Jonathan Devitt Brown—nephew to the Devitt Family LCPL Gregory Allen, USMC—nephew of Barbara Triggs & Anthony Anscombe Petty Officer 3rd Class ISP, Alex Anderson, U.S. Navy—niece of Dan & Erin Cooke Kevin Peterson, U.S. Army Infantry, Major Marcos Melendez, USMC and Major Michelle Melendez, USMC— son, nephew and niece of Jon Peterson Capt. Ed O’Connell, USMC—nephew of Tim & Nancy O’Connell Lance Cpl. Nolan Kemna, USMC—nephew of John & Linda Hill Lt. Col. William Kelly —brother of Jim Kelly Capt. Maura Hoffman & Capt. Christopher Hoffman— niece and nephew of Margie & Steve Hull and cousins of Kate, Janie & Caroline Hull Sgt. Keith Brogdon—dear friend of Mary Ellen Fitzhugh Phil Lukanich, U.S. Navy—husband of Joanna, son of Mark & Martie Lukanich Corporal Ben Snippert, USMC—nephew of Susan & Oswaldo Lastres Cpl. Domenic Andreoni, USMC—cousin of The Andreoni Family PFC Phillip G. Carr—friend of Laurel & Ken Karlo 1st Lt. Greg Pavich, USMC—cousin of Jessica Miller Master Sgt. Andrew Lang—son of Marge & Ray Lang Commander James Donahue, U.S. Navy—brother‐in‐law of Shannon & Tim Gannon
Mass Time Presider Lectors/Commentators
Ministers of Communion
Altar Servers Cantors Greeters
5:00 PM Fr. Killeen L. Miller K. Roache L. Franko
M. Becker T. Pappas K. Preussner H. Van Cura C. Witt
TBA C. Kline M. Becker
7:30 AM Fr. Bacchi J. Van Gorp G. Rutkowski R. Hillsman
V. Bracht M. Hermesdorf M. A. Kelly
TBA G. Adams J. Anderson
9:00 AM
Fr. Hoffman A. Cogelja M. Lukanich B. Olson
R. Barker M. A. Barry M. Branecki D. Carlson D. Cavanaugh J. Cogelja P. O’Malley J. Prendergast D. Sherman J. Sosnowski T. Urchell
TBA B. Kalnes J. Burson
10:30 AM
Fr. Killeen S. Henehan R. Keelan K. McCarthy
S. Martin J. Nowak L. Ovnik K. Parisi K. A. Pucci M. Ritchie A. Saladino P. Saladino B. Schaffer D. Schaffer M. Serafin
TBA J. Spearman P. Sbertoli
12:00 PM Fr. Hoffman D. Lewis L. Freda M. Kisla
K. Johnson M. Jordan N. Kampe J. Kelly P. Kelly
TBA C. Aronson O. Lozano
LITURGICAL MINISTERS’ SCHEDULE—JUNE 15-16, 2013
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 9, 2013 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17‐24/Gal 1:11‐19/Lk 7:11‐17
Monday: 2 Cor 1:1‐7/Mt 5:1‐12 Tuesday: Acts 11:21b‐26; Mt 5:13‐16 Wednesday: 2 Cor 3:4‐11/Mt 5:17‐19
Thursday: 2 Cor 3:15‐4:1, 3‐6/Mt 5:20‐26 Friday: 2 Cor 4:7‐15/Mt 5:27‐32
Saturday: 2 Cor 5:14‐21/Mt 5:33‐37 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 12:7‐10, 13/Gal 2:16, 19‐21/Lk 7:36‐8:3 or 7:36‐50
THE 6:00 PM MASS WILL RESUME IN THE FALL. PLEASE WATCH THE BULLETIN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
CONTACT INFORMATION Parish Office 124 N. Spring ...........................................................................708‐352‐0168 St. Francis Xavier Day School ..........................................................................708‐352‐2175 School of Religious Education ........................................................................708‐352‐4555 S.P.R.E.D. (Special Religious Education) ....................................................708‐352‐0168 Fax Number ............................................................................................................708‐352‐4904 e‐Mail ...................................................................................................................sfxinlg@sfxlg.org Parish Web Site ...................................................................................................www.sfx‐lg.org
LITURGY SCHEDULE Monday through Friday ............................................................................7:45 and 9:00 a.m. Saturday...............................................................................................................................9:00 a.m. Sabbath Liturgy Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 a.m.,12:00 Noon and 6:00 p.m. Holy Days of Obligation as scheduled in bulletin.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Saturday morning……………….……………………………….…….…….After 9:00 a.m. Mass Saturday afternoon…………………………………..……………………....………4:15‐4:45 p.m. The Reconciliation room is located off the walkway behind the tabernacle prayer area.
INFANT BAPTISMS Please call the Parish Office for scheduled 1:30 p.m. Sunday Baptismal dates. Baptism Preparation Classes: 4th Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. We encourage participation in this program before the baby’s birth or adoption.
MARRIAGE Please call the rectory office at the time of your engagement to schedule your wedding. We ask that you are a registered parishioner for 6 months before requesting your wedding date. Saturday wedding times are 1:00, 3:00 and 6:30 p.m. Rehearsals are usually scheduled on Friday evening. Some Fridays and Sundays are also available, but these days and times are limited. We do not schedule weddings during Lent. We are glad to review possible dates with the bride or groom. Please schedule the church before you sign a contract with a banquet facility.
FOOD PANTRY The St. Francis Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The pantry serves clients who live in the 60525 and 60526 zip codes. Contact Mary Freeman at 708‐352‐0168 or [email protected] if you would like more information.
HOME OR HOSPITAL VISITATION & COMMUNION CALLS If you would like a priest or Minister of Care to visit, please contact the Parish Office directly. In the case of hospitalization, specifically request that the hospital contact the parish. Hospitals do not routinely inform churches of admissions due to Privacy Laws.
PARISH COUNSELOR All counseling services are confidential, respectful, understanding, and take place in a safe environment. Counseling and psychotherapy services are available for individuals, couples, and families experiencing difficulty with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship conflicts, work stress or job loss problems, or feelings of being overwhelmed. For further information or to make an appointment, call our parish counselor, Sr. Ann, 773‐643‐6259, ext. 31 or Monica Seggio, 773‐643‐6259 ext. 30 at the Claret Center.
BULLETIN DEADLINE The deadline for submitting all bulletin articles is 12:00 Noon on the Monday preceding the Sunday of publication. If a holiday falls on a Monday, articles are due by 12:00 Noon on the previous Thursday. All articles must be emailed to [email protected].
Pastoral Ministry Pastor Rev. John R. Hoffman Associate Pastors Rev. Robert Bacchi Rev. William Killeen Deacon Mr. Andrew Allison Pastoral Associate Ms. Susan Dehn Matthews Weekend Sacramental Ministers Rev. James O’Connor Rev. Keith Muccino, S.J. Lay Ministers Mrs. Margaret Branecki Mr. Robert O’Malley Education Ministry Day School Principal Ms. Debra Rodde Assistant Principal Mrs. Donielle Jarzen E. C. Building Coordinator Mrs. Mary Kaspar Day School Secretaries Mrs. Peggy Evans (Main Campus) Mrs. Mary Hoffman (Main Campus) Mrs. Kathie Kinahan (East Campus) Tuition Accounts Mrs. Clara Jurivich Rel Ed Coordinator/Youth/Sacrament Prep Ms. Terri Simeoni Religious Education Office Staff Mrs. Cindy Johnson Mrs. Lucile Nichol Mrs. Lucy Sandberg Music Ministry Directors Mr. Allen Sterwalt Mr. Jeremy Michor (Spirit Choir) Mrs. Micki Doherty (Spirit Choir) Associate Musicians Mrs. Ann Maney Mr. Bob Voves Parish Office Staff Business Manager Mrs. Clara Jurivich Parish Accountant Mrs. Jane Bandyk Pastor’s Secretary Mrs. Maureen Pipal Parish Secretary Mrs. Missy Westerhoff Staff Secretary Ms. Debbie Soulje Food Pantry Coordinator Mrs. Mary Freeman
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Parishioner913 Hillgrove LaGrange, IL.
[email protected] with Families & Business
Owners Since 1980
• On-Site Adult Care Facility• Homemaker Services
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10501 W. Cermak Rd.Westchester, IL 708-562-5900
Dr. Timothy KislaParish Member
Board Certified OphthalmologistCorneal Surgeon & LASIK
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SERVICE SINCE 1923COUNTRYSIDE DOWNERS GROVE
1025 W. 55th Street 301-75th Street708-352-6500 630-964-6500
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1005 E. 31st St., LaGrange Park
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John F. O’Connell III, D.D.S.Parishioner
Restorative &Implant
General Dentistry
930 N. York Rd.,Suite 120
Hinsdale 630-455-1666
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DR. KEVIN J. SALVINOHinsdale Foot and Ankle Specialist
Board Certified630-789-1700
Affiliated with Hinsdale Hospital
ALLAN E. POWERPLUMBING & HEATINGPlumbing, Repairs, Sewer Rodding
Bathroom RemodelingParishioner
708-352-1670 804 Arlington
NOTRE DAME FAMILY CENTERRev. James Watzke, Ph.D.
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THREE SOUTH WAIOLA AVE., LA GRANGE
ROBERT T. CORTE, D.D.S.PARISH MEMBER
www.cortedental.com 708-354-1003
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• Women Cut, Shampoo & Blowdry $22• Men Full Service Cut $13• Kids 12 and Under $8• Perms $50 and Up • Color • Waxing
Senior DiscountsWalk-Ins Welcome or by Appointment
708-250-0410 Paolo RomanoTues - Sat at 10 AM • Evenings & Weekends Avail.
26 E. Plainfield Rd.Bella Salon Suites #2
S.E. Corner on Plainfield Rd.Countryside
KARA KENNEDYO’CONNELL
Broker, Parishioner
DIRECT LINE (708) 588-2067CELL (708) 207-5311
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The Lehman Group
Selling homes in St. FrancisParish for 40 years!
Patricia Lehman &Kathleen Henneberry
708-507-0162
219 W. Hillgrove, LaGrange, IL 60525
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JOE CANTELE, OWNER
KKeevin E. Collins, DDSvin E. Collins, DDS475 475 WW.. 55th S55th S t.,t., LLa Gra Grangeange
Office Office 354-5575354-5575AfAf ter Hours Emergencter Hours Emergency y 354-2281354-2281
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