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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Pastor’s Morsels & Tidbits Notes on the Scripture “I don’t get anything out of prayer”: This frequently heard lament in the world of pastoring includes many variations: “I don’t get anything out of going to Mass/going to Confession/attending parish missions/believing what my faith teaches/practicing the responsibilities of my religion.” Being Catholic altogether may seem extraneous to living a good and moral life. Everybody can produce a saintly atheist friend as exhibit A for the power of common decency. Needless to say, we do all this—partake of sacraments, remain faithful to prayer, attend to church teaching—not for any immediate cosmic “hit” of spiritual gratification. Once in a while we may get one. The lion’s share of the time however—the grace of the hour, as it were—goes into storage under our account. We’re investing in a relationship, and like any relationship, the proof is often in the history. Like the love between family members, that sense of nearness didn’t become normative. It receded once more to the background, but its impact remained. When we’re faithful to the relationship with the Holy, we put oil in our lamps for when we need it. Moral courage is stored there, as is access to wisdom, compassion, and the willingness for self-sacrifice. When darkness arrives and the oil is required, it will be there for us!
Stewardship 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.
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Throughout October we celebrated stewardship and presented our financial report to the parish. We also, asked parishioners to consider joining a ministry. If you are able, please, share your gifts and talents with us. Once again thank you for your support and love for this wonderful community.
Congratulations The Christifideles Award, which is given to a layperson that demonstrates faithfulness and dedication in ministry at the parish level was presented this year to John & Sheila Pacholski, in recognition for their involvement and dedication. Thank you for you ministry and congratulations!!!
Sabbatical Update I mentioned in previous weeks that I am planning my sabbatical from Jan through June 2018. The main reason for this sabbatical is to be able to grow and develop even more as a person, a priest and a pastor. To better prepare for the program I am participating in the review process and I want to invite all of you, parishioners of SFA, to take part of it. The survey can be easily accessed by going to the Archdiocese’s web page (https://www.archchicago.org/) and clicking on Offices and Ministries on the top panel. This will bring you to an alphabetical listing of offices. Under ‘M’, select Ministerial Evaluation. You will then be directed to the Ministerial Evaluation webpage. In the middle of the page, you will find “360 Catholic Leadership review for priests”. The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Polish. Click on the word ‘Link’ next to your appropriate language to access the survey. Please, help me to prepare better for my sabbatical and take this survey.
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This week at St. Francis Monday, November 13 ♦ Living in the Light Meeting, 1:00 pm (NR)
Tuesday, November 14 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Book of Matthew, Session 1, 8:30 am (SFC) Prayer Shawl Ministry, 12:30 pm (SFR) “The 4 C’s of Collaborative Ministry,” 1:00 pm (SFC) Ministers of Care, 7:00 pm (GR) Xtreme Team Adult Leaders Meeting, 7:00 pm (SFR)
Dinner & a Christmas Movie! November 26
See page 11 for details.
Wednesday, November 15 ♦ Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Religious Ed (A), Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Book of Matthew, Session 1, 7:00 pm (SFC)
Thursday, November 16 ♦ Seniors Club, 12:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ St. Vincent de Paul Meeting, 7:00 pm (NR)
Friday, November 17 ♦ A.A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR)
Saturday, November 18 ♦ Thanksgiving Food Drive, before/after Mass, (Church parking lot)
♦ CRHP Reunion, 6:15 pm (SFC)
Sunday, November 19 ♦ Thanksgiving Food Drive, before/after Mass, (Church parking lot)
♦ Commissioning of Ministers during 9:00 am Mass
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ALL past CRHP participants are invited to join us up on the hill (St. Francis Center) after 5:15 mass on Saturday, November 18 (6:00 -9:00 PM) for some wine and cheese and camaraderie. It will be a good time to rekindle some friendships and memories of your CRHP experience. Please RSVP to
[email protected] (John Wator) for this event.
How to Stay Centered in Holiday Chaos The holidays are exciting--and stressful. Join us for a neuroscience-informed talk to learn how your brain responds to stress and what science-based strategies can help protect your brain in the midst of the holiday frenzy. It's a science-based way of promoting peace and healing in a hectic world. The talk, led by Dr. Julia DiGangi, will introduce you to the latest that brain science has to offer in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. Thursday, November 30, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Great Room. Please call the office, 460-0042 to register. Dr. Julia DiGangi is a clinical psychologist and brain researcher. She completed her residency at Harvard Medical School. Her area of expertise is stress and the brain. In her capacity as the president of NeuroHealth Partners, Dr. DiGangi educates professionals and the public on the neuroscience of brain health. Known for her compelling, funny and relatable communication style, Dr. DiGangi is a liaison between the complex research world and the public, teaching people about their brains
“Christ came to liberate us from the cycle of violence by showing us how to love and be merciful. …As the culture of death threatens to electively select who does and who does not deserve life, we must uphold that all human life has invaluable dignity and worth.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Death Penalty: Catholic Q & A,” https://goo.gl/U7EYgz
The St. Francis Book Club
Meets the third Tuesday of most months, in the Niehaus Room. Our next meeting is:
Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 1:00 PM We will discuss: “A Gentleman in Moscow,” by, Amor Towles Please join us! NOTE: The book club will not meet in December.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive The Helping Hands Committee will sponsor a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday, November 18th; Sunday, November 19th and on Thanksgiving Day, November 23th benefitting: Orland Township Food Pantry serves approxmently 300 families monthly and the same at Christmas. St. Philip Neri Parish Food Pantry serves many families monthly in the South Shore, the largest community of subsidized rental housing in the Chicago metropolitan area. St. Francis of Assisi St. Vincent De Paul Society Donations of food and money will be collected at the parish van/trailer parked near the front entrance of the church. Please help us aid those who truly need food. Your support will have a huge impact on their lives. Simply pull up and a Helping Hands committee member will assist you. Thank you for your generosity.
Special THANKS to all who... Helped with the Women’s Day of Reflection Joined us for celebration of the Mass of Remembrance on All Soul’s Day Participated in “Bring a Friend to Church” weekend and the Coffee And… Joined our monthly visit to Sacred Heart Mission in Hopkins Park Shared in our Grief Support Group
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Adult Faith Formation THOUGHTS By, Pat Depcik At the recent Women’s Day celebration here at St. Francis, we were given the opportunity to not only see the women we already know but to meet others we didn’t know. Sr. Gael talked about St. Clare, a woman who gave up living in her familiar world and became a confidant and close friend to St. Francis of Assisi. She originated an order of nuns dedicated to prayer and poverty. We know them as the Poor Clares. During an interval, we were asked to walk the room and meet and introduce ourselves to those who were not familiar or perhaps whose face we knew but not the name. There was no apparent hesitation by anyone because the conversations grew as well as the smiles. As Sister proceeded with her talk, I felt the message of the importance of women in our faith and how strong and diverse their roles are in the Catholic community. The women I met were doing things at St. Francis in which I was unaware. The women who were not from this parish were equally involved in their respective parishes. There was a wealth of information floating around that room. 6
I read an article about Pope Francis on his thoughts when meeting people and he related that it was a need for him to be close to people. He recalled meeting an elderly woman while in St. Peter’s Square. He said she had beautiful eyes and he stopped to speak with her asking her age. She replied, 92. She looked strong and so he asked her secret to this long life. She answered, “I eat ravioli and I make it myself!” Pope Francis was touched by her words because she taught him a sense of hu-
mor. He said, “ Jesus embraces me through her. It’s not only I who am giving, I am receiving, not only the recipe of the ravioli, but to receive a life that is happy, joyful, a witness of life.” You might not get a recipe for ravioli, but if you reach out to someone other than the ones you already know, you may receive a story of kindness, fortitude and devotion and an incentive or inspiration to explore your recipe for faith in action.
AROUND FOR AWHILE By, Fr. Ed Upton We have reviewed the first level of our building: the Church, as well as the Narthex, Great Room, and the Niehaus room. I appreciate the parishioners who have shared positive comments. A number were intrigued by my comments about the windows, especially the comment that pointed out one misplaced piece of glass in the rear window. One parishioner (a friend for many years) said she detected an obsessivecompulsive perspective. Unable to speak to that!
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[email protected]) While not as significant as the church, the lower has an essential place in carrying out our ministry. We were fortunate about the timing of construction. For reasons I never understood, Cardinal Cody did not allow basements in new construction. We were fortunate that such a stricture was no longer operative when we built. The building committee was proactive in including 11/12/17
a basement. It has provided great space at a very reasonable cost – much less that what a separate structure would have cost. When the church opened in the Fall of ’95, the lower lever was unfinished, except for the offices. The lower level was built out over time, as funds became available. Funding for our building was through the Archdiocese; the “Arch” operates as a “bank” for parishes. A parish is not allowed to borrow from any other bank. Since our church loan was significant, we were required to complete the lower level on a cash basis. A word about the parish offices prior to our move to the new church facility. All offices were in the Rectory: a house in Creekside,
purchased from Gallagher and Henry. Soon after moving in, we finished the rectory basement, and added an outside entrance. The rectory basement was the location for the Religious Ed offices plus storage for all their material. Beginning in the fall of 1991, we began holding Religious Education sessions at Centennial School. The upstairs at the rectory had a “study” that I used for my office. The “dining room” was Barbs’ office; the “living room” a meeting room used for multiple tasks. The rest of the house was my residence. The Creekside house continues as a residence for Frs. Artur and Steve.
We moved the offices to the church facility in 1995 – just after the arrival of our first associate, Mike Weidman. It made the Creekside house a more relaxing place to live, no longer “above the store” or in my case “in the store”. In the beginning, all the offices were located at the west end. There were six individual offices; a large space for reception; storage of supplies; copier etc. The religious Ed staff worked at three desks in the open space. The initial offices in the church facility worked well. But soon we needed more room and began to expand into the unfinished areas of the Lower Level.
The move to the church facility was a great relief.
WISDOM, © J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. We consider wisdom today. The first reading from the book of Wisdom presents this precious gift as a feminine spirit, a very desirable virtue sought by many and graciously present to all who seek her.
mark the passing of time. The foolish, on the other hand, not planning ahead, will be in the dark. Both of these readings tell us how accessible wisdom is to all who simply and honestly seek it.
In today's Gospel, Jesus tells a parable to illustrate wisdom in a practical, measurable way. The wise will conserve their resources, use them prudently, and
Paul's words to the Thessalonians are not about wisdom, but describe one result of true wisdom: To the wise person of faith even death holds no terror.
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Our faith in Jesus' resurrection tells us we will all one day rise to new life in Christ.
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26th Annual Christmas Outreach Appeal 2017 TAGS AVAILABLE NOV. 25 & 26; GIFTS DUE DEC. 9 & 10
Each Christmas the families of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish have followed the example of Christ to love and serve one another. We remember 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. The Christmas Outreach Program supports: •
St. Agatha Sharing Tree, purchasing Christmas gifts for 400 people.
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Charities Committee programs: Providing and serving Suppers and assisting Children in need.
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Dinners at Bishop Goedert Residence to honor US Veterans and Seniors.
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Women Crisis Center and Courage Program supporting life.
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Hunger Relief Programs.
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St Vincent de Paul directly assisting parishioners of Saint Francis of Assisi.
“For it is in giving that we receive” Gift Tags available November 25 & 26 RETURN WRAPPED GIFT WITH TAG On December 9 & 10 Helping Hands Committee of Saint Francis of Assisi. Questions: Please call Susan or Frank 708-349-4777
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This Christmas Season, Give the Gift of Life
Hines Veteran Hospital Bishop Goedert Residence Fall Dinner October 27th Members of the St. Francis of Assisi Helping Hands Committee provided a wonderful homecooked dinner for the residents consisting of turkey and all the extras, plus soft drinks and delicious homemade deserts prepared by our Helping Hands members. We also wish to thank Sister Gael, Joyce Franklin, Georgia Casella, and Mary Ann Leodoro for all of the effort they put forward to make this possible at the Bishop Goedert Residence. This facility provides housing for Veterans and other folks 62 and older. The Bishop Goedert Residence is a senior citizen housing residence located in Hines Veteran Hospital. This facility is sponsored by Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Donate Blood at St. Francis Saturday, December 2 7:30 am- 11:30 am St. Francis Room (Lower Level) Blood collection at this time of year is CRITICAL. Unfortunately, the need for blood does not take a holiday.
Each Donation could help save 3 lives! • • •
Schedule your donation time one of 3 ways: Before or after Masses during the weekends of November 18/19 & November 25/26 in the Narthex Online at www.heartlandbc.org Contact Joyce Franklin at (708) 2509022 REMEMBER: EAT A GOOD MEAL AND DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS AHEAD OF TIME! For eligibility questions, call Heartland Blood Center at (708) 633-0101
PHOTO ID REQUIRED AT TIME OF DONATION WALK-INS WELCOME!
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ATTENTION ALL CROCHETERS, KNITTERS, AND QUILTERS This is a great family project! “Project Linus” is a nationwide nonprofit organization 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 Hospitals, Crisis Centers, and Police & Fire Departments to provide that human touch that someone does indeed care for them. Donated blankets may be placed in the “Project Linus Box” located in the closet area off the vestibule of the church. Project Linus request that you include a note with your name and ad10
dress. We are in need of yarn for our volunteers, any size or color yarn will be put to great use.
Gifts That Give Twice!
Fair Trade Craft Fair St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Light a candle of hope this Christmas with the Social Action Ministry of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, as they transform their church hall into a Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Craft Fair store on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 9am to 7pm, and Sunday, Nov.19, from 8am to 1pm. Just in time for the holidays, you will find hundreds of treasures including scarves, bags, toys, home ac-
Please call the parish office with with any questions or suggestions: 708-460-0042
cents, jewelry, candles, wall décor, baskets, ornaments, table top, spa and skincare, teas, coffees, chocolates, music, musical instruments, knits, and more – all created by artisans from developing countries around the world and marketed by Ten Thousand Villages, one of the oldest Fair Trade nonprofit organizations. Fair trade proves that greater justice in world trade is possible. For this to happen, fair wages must be paid and safe working conditions provided. Your purchase can create new possibilities for those living in need by
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alleviating poverty through trade rather than aid. The middle man does not consume the profits. Stop by to browse and enjoy free samples and refreshments. St. Elizabeth Seton Church is located at 9300 W. 167th St. in Orland Hills, IL. Questions? Call the parish office at 708403-0101, x 107, or for information on Ten Thousand Villages please visit Fair Trade Handmade Gifts & Crafts from International Artisans - Ten Thousand Villages.
Thanksgiving Dinner at St. Julie, Tinley Park St Julie Billiart Catholic Church is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at 1:00pm in the St Julie Billiart William J Devine Center (located on the parish campus south of the Church). Doors open at 12noon. There is no charge for this event, all are welcome. St Julie Billiart Catholic Church is located at 7399 W 159th Street, Tinley Park. Please call 708.429.6767 X245 for additional details. 11/12/17
You are Invited to Cardinal Joseph Bernardin FSA 7th ANNUAL LADIES’ NIGHT OUT VENDOR FAIR WHEN: Friday, November 10 TIME: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm WHERE: St. Julie Billiart Parish Devine Center, 7399 W. 159th Street, Tinley Park BRING A FRIEND ALL ARE WELCOME! (over 21 event) Shop jewelry, handbags, candles, crafts, food products & more. Guests bring an appetizer or desert to share, BYOB. RAFFLES ALL NIGHT! Please bring a donation for the local Ronald McDonald House at Advocate Children’s Hospital. (Visit www.RMHCCNI.org for “wish list” (suggestions)
SIMBANG GABI PLANNING MEETING Sunday, November 12, 2017 2:00-4:00 pm at the home of Carmelita Tangonan 11725 Long Run Drive 709-349-2736
Thanksgiving Coffee And... will take place in the Great Room, immediately after Thanksgiving mass. Please bring something to share to the Great Room before mass.
The Social Committee at St. Francis invites you to Polar Express movie and pizza. When: November 25th 2017 after 5:15pm mass Where: Downstairs in Upton Hall
All children are invited to come in their pajamas and bring their sleeping bags and/or blanket to watch. Tickets go on sale after all masses this weekend and November 18th/19th Last year we had sound difficulties. That has been rectified!
Ticket prices are: Children 2 and under are free Children 3 through 13 are $3.00 per child Ages 14 through adult are $5.00 per person Price includes pizza, popcorn, pop, coffee, ice cream and a visit from someone very special! Ho Ho Ho! Questions please call: Laurie Arredondo 478-7113 11/12/17
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SPECIAL HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE, MARRIAGE & FAMILY We have begun and ended each year of our series with a special spiritual event: a Concelebrated Mass in January and a Holy Hour in December. As we finish our 6th year in the series please join us, for a special Holy Hour for Life, Marriage and Family on Friday, December 4th at St. Bernard’s in Homer Glen. St. Bernard’s is at 13030 W. 143 St. In Homer Glen. The program begins at 7 PM. A schedule for our 2018 series will be available. We have a great series planned and will address many hot topics facing families today. A Holiday Hospitality Hour will follow the program. Please join us, and bring your friends and families to St. Bernard’s on Friday, December 4th at 7 PM. This program is sponsored by the Multi Parish Respect Life Ministries from St. Bernard’ & Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church in Homer Glen and Our Lady of the Woods, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Michael in Orland Park.
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Saturday, November 11 5:15 PM Barbara Boscarino, rq. by Family and Simon Family, rq. by Czuk Family and Steve Kulbieda, rq. by Ray & Marian Peregoy Sunday, November 12 7:30 AM Anrita Owens, rq. by Irene & Ray Weaver and Samuel Ceriale, rq. by Charlene Ostrowski and Art Kennelly, rq. by Bernie & Sue Flanagan 9:00 AM
Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by The Families and James & Alice Murphy, rq. by The Family and Stanislaw Borek, rq. by Maria Borek & Family
10:30 AM
Stefan Nowak (14th Anniversary) and Raymond Branchaw, rq. by Ramona Branchaw and Adolfina Stanek, rq. by Barb & Mick Basila
12:00 PM
People of St. Francis
Monday, November 13 7:45 AM Don Zielinski, rq. by Family and Edward Bakotic, rq. by Family Tuesday, November 14 7:45 AM Virginia Rowan, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll Wednesday, November 15 7:45 AM Carol Dombrowski, rq. by Mary Kay Touhy and William Hanley, rq. by Etta Bailey Thursday, November 16 7:45 AM Tom Murphy, rq. by Cecilia Murphy and Gene Bigbie, rq. by Toni & Bill Ficaro Friday, November 17 7:45 AM Marcia M. Hunt, rq. by Sister Kathleen Matthews and Joyce March, rq. by Joe March Saturday, November 18 5:15 PM People of St. Francis Sunday, November 19 7:30 AM Joseph & Marie Killoren, rq. by Rita Killoren 9:00 AM
Frank Mardjetko and Carol Ann Penza, rq. by Richard & Linda Misiorowski and Daniel Koetzle, rq. by The Zielinski Family
10:30 AM
Josephine Barbaro, rq. by Zambrzycki Family and Edward Bakotic, rq. by Family and Ann Janachowski, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll
12:00 PM
Estelle Pienias, rq. by Tom & Adrianne Wieczorek and Rita Longo, rq. by Margaret Kranz and Carol Dombrowski, rq. by Mr. & Mrs. James Cuci
The St. Peregrine Novena ended November 6. Another novena will be held in the spring. Thank you to all who participated. 12
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Please visit the Saint Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer. Nov. 18 Saturday, 5:15 PM
Nov. 19 Sunday, 7:30 AM
Nov. 19 Sunday, 9:00 AM
Nov. 19 Sunday, 10:30 AM
Nov. 19 Sunday, 12:00 PM
Presidor
Rich Young
Steven Dombrowski
Artur Sowa
Ed Upton
Ed Upton
Deacon
John Donahue
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Daniel Carroll
Mike Kiley
Sacristan
Valerie Piazza
Olga Bartell
Catherine Cernak
Marjorie Curran
Cindy Lucio
William Farrell (1) Warren Winker (2) Robert Adamowski Dolores Blahaus (sub requested) John Donahue Lorraine Martenson Janet Modelski Katherine Nicholson Peter Piazza Valerie Piazza Nancy Sullivan Anita Sweeney Martin Terpstra Rich Young
Kyle Laird (1) Richard Klein (2)
Kim Reid (1) Patricia Flynn (2)
Jacqueline Magafas (1) Tina Governale (1) Alana Mitrovich (2) John Pacholski (2)
Joyce Bakotic Olga Bartell Laurie Dolan Steven Dombrowski Michael Doyle Patricia Doyle Daniel Faxel Gael Gensler Patricia Grasso Eileen McCarthy
Nancy Biggio Thomas Cech Catherine Cernak Pat Depcik Rosemary Januszyk Betty Kameron Brian McCormick Marilyn Nelson Diane Ostrowski Kathleen Ostrowski Terry Reger Artur Sowa
Rita Beckwith Victoria Carlo Daniel Carroll Michael Curran Maureen Harton George Kaminski Rob Klein Toni Klein Sharon Moe Cynthia Patrick Ed Upton Marian Ward
Mike Kiley Robert Long Cindy Lucio Linda McCormick Timothy McCormick Mary Jo Noreikis Sheila Pacholski Nancy Palacz Marcia Pavela Ed Upton
Altar Server
Alexis Elizondo Aaron Vales Ronan Vales
Ellen Conway Erin Conway Brendan Siemiawski
Amanda Mackowiak Nolan Quinn (sub requested) Ryan Reid
Peter Viz Stephen Viz Thomas Viz
Julia Malysz Matthew Sevik Drew Snaidauf
Usher
James Arzbaecher (HU) Cathy Arzbaecher Renee Farrell Alice Rzeszutko Richard Rzeszutko Martin Powers
Jeffrey Belski (HU) Paula Belski James Pedersen Harriet Antkiewicz
Keith Nelson (HU) Marianne Laff George Kelley Diane Mackowiak Brian Whiteford Oriano Pagnucci
Janet Fifer (HU) Gregory Fifer Lynn Pajon Brian Whiteford (sub requested) Timothy Harris James Ward
Don (David) Hodson (HU) Rosalie Hodson John Coyle Laura Tucco Carrie Prendergast (sub requested) Mike Olk
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Eucharistic Minister
Rita Webster Monday:
Wis 1:1-7; Ps 139:1b-10; Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday:
Wis 2:23 -- 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Please pray for all who are sick and in need of healing, especially:
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Mike Michor Karen Mitera Panozzo Marcia Pavela Sharon Rohan Mary Ann Schillaci Vern Tuttle Robert Walsh Barb Wilson Vito Zotto
Thursday:
Wis 7:22b -- 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday:
Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 3637, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 or (for the memorial of the Dedication) Acts 28: 11-16, 30-31; Ps 98:1-6; Mt 14:22-33
Sunday:
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128: 1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30 [14-15, 19-21]
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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
REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor
REV. STEVEN DOMBROWSKI, Associate Pastor
REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus
SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate
DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon
DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon
DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon
DEACON MICHAEL J. PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon
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MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: 5:15 PM SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 , AND 12:00 AND MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7:45 AM The parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. Entrance is via the walkway at the west side of the church building. The parish offices are open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Religious Ed offices are located in the St. Francis Center, 15010 Wolf Rd.— up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. The Eucharistic Chapel is open for prayer twenty-four hours a day. The Chapel is located at the northeast 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: Marje Curran (
[email protected]) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Greg Gervais P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Andy Bakes, Joe Boyce, Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: 460-0155, Fax: 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 SCHOOL Phone: 708-403-6525 Principal: Mary Iannucilli Web page: www.cjbschool.org YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister: Matt Toohill (
[email protected]) MUSIC Phone: 460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau (
[email protected]) Accompanist: James Draudt Children's Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci BULLETIN Editor: Jill Hickey Topf (
[email protected]) Submissions generally due 7-10 days in advance of publication. Send copy directly via email or leave in mailbox at parish office.
Religious Education Religious Education meets on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the Religious Education Center. Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday sessions meet from 8:30—10:00 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during the 9 & 10:30 a.m. masses for children 4-years-old to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information. The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin School, located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th and 94th Ave., is the elementary Catholic regional school for parishioners of St. Francis. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525.
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 460-0042.
Anointing of the Sick The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 a.m. Mass. Those of advanced age or suffering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. The priests are available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 460-0042.
Baptisms Baptisms usually take place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents.
Marriages Weddings need to be scheduled at least four to six months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are reminded to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more details.
Sacrament of Reconciliation Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30-12:00.
Registration You may become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church.
Boundaries North: 135th St. South: 183rd St. West: Will-Cook Road East: 108th Ave. - 135th St. - 153rd St. 104th Ave. - 153rd St. - 183rd St.
PARISH LIBRARY In the Great Room there is a “SELF-SERVE” parish library
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