Feast of Christ the King: The Hospital is Open!... This weekend the Church celebrates the Feast of Christ the King. In our gospel we encounter Jesus our Crucified King. I am reminded of a story told of St. Martin of Tours, where one day while in prayer the devil appeared to tempt him. The devil took the form of a crowned and robed king, and said he was Jesus, and that, of all the people in the world he had seen, Martin’s goodness had now appeared to him as a sign of favor. He asked Martin to bow down and worship. Now, if that was me — I would have been down on my knees in worship. But St. Martin was a great saint, and he responded to the devil that he would not believe he was Jesus unless he could see the wounds of his crucifixion. For St. Martin, Jesus was the Crucified One. There is great wisdom there. In the days ahead our parish will engage with all other parishes throughout our Archdiocese with the Archdiocesan “Renew My Church” project. We will collaborate with neighboring parishes in forming a vibrant Catholic presence in Orland Hills, Orland Park, and Tinley Park. One of the strongest images used by Pope Francis to describe the Church is that “we are to be a field hospital ministering to those who bear the woundedness of Jesus.” It is my hope that our parish community will in the years ahead, deliberately and systematically, reach out to the wounded in our area. People who are lost in the tumult of their lives. People who have suffered set backs in life. People bearing illness. People trying to understand and cope with the real challenges of success in life. People who worked hard since their teen years, were the “go to” people at their jobs, but who now saw their companies downsized and that they are now gone. People suffering from the death of loved ones, or the loss of a divorce. There is much woundedness in life, and we as a parish are there to help to bind up the wounds, offer solidarity and

support, and to bring healing. In all our actions we continue the sanctifying work of Christ our King, the Wounded One. We become the local “field hospital” open to all. Fair Trade: Ten Thousand Villages… This weekend, Nov. 19-20, our Social Action Ministry is sponsoring a Fair Trade World Market Craft Fair in our Church Hall. Called “Ten Thousand Villages,” this is a fair trade market of wonderful hand-crafted items perfect for Christmas gifts. The treasures for sale are one-of-a-kind, and enable people in the developing world to achieve better sustainable and economic lives. Be sure to stop down for free refreshments and Fair Trade coffee, sample Fair Trade foods while browsing through the Church Hall.

Feast of Christ the King Holy Hour… On Sunday, Nov. 20, the Feast of Christ the King, and the end of the Jubilee Year of Mercy, we will have a Holy Hour reciting the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and a Benediction Service from 3:00-4:00 PM, as a way to conclude this Year of Grace and close the 2015-2016 Holy Year of Mercy. All are welcome.

Thanksgiving Day Mass… This Thursday, Nov. 24, is Thanksgiving Day. Our Thanksgiving Day Mass will be held at 9:00 AM. Sometimes I believe that the best kept secret in most parishes is the wonderful liturgy celebrated on that day. Perhaps its because everyone at that Mass specifically knows why they are there and is what makes this Mass so wonderful. When we arrive that day to give praise and thanks to God, each of us knows in our hearts what we are grateful for. We count the many blessings that God give us in our lives. We remember all the good things and people who have graced our lives during the past year. We come to Mass with hearts bursting with gratitude and pray: “Yeah GOD! You are so good to us.” Please plan on joining us that day.

CORCORAN’S CORNER

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All Souls Book of Remembrance… During the month of November we place a Book of Remembrance, by the parish baptismal font. Parishioners are welcome to write-in the names of family members, friends, co-workers, or neighbors who have died, and whom they would like us to pray for during this month of remembering our beloved dead.

KIDS DAY (Sunday after Thanksgiving)… Our Branches Youth Ministry will host an after-noon Kids’ Day next Sunday, Nov. 27, from 1-4:00 PM, in the parish gym. Activities and games will be provided for the little ones, so parents can do some serious Christmas shopping. Please bring your children to the gym and check-in for the day.

Welcome Back to Very Rev. Ron Hicks… Former St. Elizabeth Seton Associate Pastor, and the current Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Very Rev. Ron Hicks will be the main celebrant of the 10:00 AM Mass, next Sunday, Nov. 27, the First Sunday of Advent. His return to our parish next weekend is part of our parish's celebration of 30 years as a parish, as we have invited previous pastors and associate pastors to join us for a weekend Mass over the coming months. Please welcome Very Rev. Ron Hicks back, as we fondly remember the years of his fruitful ministry in our midst. Also on Tuesday, Nov. 29, Very Rev. Ron Hicks will offer an Advent Morning of Reflection for the Seniors of Seton, and for all of our parish-ioners at 10:00 AM in the Parish Life Center.

An Advent of Many Options… We begin the season of Advent next weekend. We have planned many options for our parish to celebrate this season of joyful waiting: Monday through Friday we offer morning

prayer at 8:30 AM prior to the 9:00 AM Mass. On Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 10:00 am, Very Rev.

Ronald Hicks will offer an Advent Morning of Reflection for all of us, and hosted by our

Seniors of Seton.

On Sunday, Dec. 4, we will have our Annual Parish Advent Music Gala at 3:00 PM in the church. This is a wonderful event that will put everyone in the spirit of the season.

Our sharing parish, St. Procopius, has invited St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners to join them in their Annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Cele-bration by joining them at 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, Dec. 10, followed by a fiesta/party.

Sunday, Dec. 11, the Third Sunday of Advent, is “Bambinelli Sunday,” celebrating the Italian custom of blessing the Jesus figurine from na-tivity sets. We invite all parishioners to bring your Christ-child figure from your nativity set to be blessed at all Masses. This joins your fam-ily nativity to the crèche scene in our church.

On Sunday, Dec. 11 this year, we are combin-ing two favorite events in our Church Hall after Morning Masses: “Donuts with Santa”, hosted by our Men’s Club; and “Children’s Living Na-tivity and Toy Drive for Respond Now”, put on by our Religious Education students.

That same evening, Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7:00 PM, we will celebrate our Parish Advent Rec-onciliation Service. There will be six priests present to hear confessions and the service should conclude between 8:00-8:30 PM.

On Sunday, Dec. 18, we will celebrate a spe-cial Simbang Gabi Mass at 7:00 PM, in the church. Simbang Gabi is the Filipino tradition of a Novena of Masses [on nine consecutive days] leading up to the Feast of Christmas. There will be a feast of Filipino delicacies as refreshments follow the Mass in the Church Hall. All are welcome to attend.

Besides All of These… Our Seniors of Seton will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 6, our Men’s Club will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 14, and our Women’s Club on Tuesday, Dec. 20. It will be a wonderful season of Advent!

Keep Smiling,

CORCORAN’S CORNER (Continued)

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Sat., Nov. 19 (5pm) Maria Roti; Anna Mae Zmuda Sun., Nov. 20 (7:15am) For All Parishioners; Mary Pat Gorman (8:30am) Evonne Baldacci; Maureen Tucker (10am) Antonio Espina, Jr.; The Purgatorial Society (11:30am) Esther Schmeski; Leo Rutkowski Mon., Nov. 21 (9am) William McDonough; Seniors of Seton (Living and Deceased) Tues., Nov. 22 (9am) Nick Fitzgerald; Maria Roti Wed., Nov. 23 (9am) Charles Lofrano; Raymond L. Peterson Thursday, Nov. 24 (9am) NO INTENTIONS Friday, Nov. 25 (9am) LaMarche and O’Malley Families; Bill Boardman Sat., Nov. 26 (5pm) Margaret Slattery; Dolores Ernst Sun., Nov. 27 (7:15am) Antonio Espina Jr.; Jauna and Tony Blanco (8:30am) George Kenealy; For All Parishioners (10am) John Vitkovic; Evonne Baldacci (11:30am) Maria Gonzalez Ramirez; Justinas Glamba

MASS INTENTIONS

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Elleneen Todd Carrie Detlowski Jean Simak Jessica Borcik Michele Robinson Angela Cesario-Whalen Mary Graves Helene Smith Mary Pryal Loretta O’Connell Pat Brown Steve Kreuz

And for our deceased: Michelle Losos Muriel O’Connor Kenneth Piet “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR

WEDDINGS

Please pray for these couples as they prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Emily Hyland and Ken Lew; 12-2-16 Amanda Lebeau and Anthony Barracca; 12-3-16 Jessica Modlin and Hugh McCormick II; 12-10-16

WELCOME

Richard and Jennifer Miller (Child: Gabriella Miller)

Matthew Zenner (Children: Madeline, Claire, and Connor Zenner)

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THANKSGIVING DAY MASS

Thursday, Nov. 24 9:00 am A special table will be set in the main aisle of the church and parishioners are invited to bring the bread and wine they plan to serve at their family dinner for a special blessing. Refreshments served in the Church Hall following this special Mass of Thanksgiving.

Our Thanksgiving Collection We are called as a nation to reflect on the blessings we enjoy as Americans, and con-sequently to live up to our responsibilities to protect and preserve all that is precious to us. All the monies collected for SVDP Soci-ety now and during Advent are used for the needs of those within our parish boundaries. Funds are distributed on a very confidential basis by volunteer members of the SVDP of St. Elizabeth Seton. Many right here are financially hurting and we look to assist them. You are consistently very generous in making donations through our SVDP boxes at the entrances to the church and when we make a special appeal. Every penny of sup-port is used for emergency assistance.

Fr. Bill Gubbins

After this beautiful Thanksgiving liturgy, all are invited to a light reception. If you would like to share a favorite baked good with others at this reception please drop your donation off before Mass.

We hope you can join us for this special Thanksgiving morning!

FOR YOUR INFORMATION The Parish Offices will close at 12 Noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and reopens Saturday, Nov. 26 from 1-6pm. The staff wishes all a

blessed and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

BAKERS NEEDED

N ot all fear is created equal, at least not religiously. There’s a fear that’s healthy and good,

a sign of maturity and love. There’s also a fear that’s bad, that blocks maturity and love. But this needs explanation. There’s a lot of misunderstanding about fear inside of religious circles, especially around the Scriptural passage that says that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. Too often texts like these, as well as religion in general, have been used to instill an unhealthy fear inside of people in the name of God. We need to live in “holy fear,” but holy fear is a very particular kind of fear that should not be confused with fear as we normally understand it.

What is “holy fear”? What kind of fear is healthy?

What kind of fear triggers wisdom?

Holy fear is love’s fear, namely, the kind of fear that is inspired by love. It’s a fear based upon reverence and respect for a person or a thing we love. When we genuinely love another person we will live inside of a healthy anxiety, a worry that our actions should never grossly disappoint, disrespect, or violate the other person. We live in holy fear when we are anxious not to betray a trust or disrespect someone. But this is very different from being afraid of somebody or being afraid of being punished.

Bad power and bad authority intimidate and make others afraid of them.

God is never that kind of power or authority.

God entered our world as a helpless infant and God’s power still takes that same modality. Babies don’t intimidate, even as they inspire holy fear. We watch our words and our actions around babies not because they threaten us, but rather because their very helplessness and innocence inspire an anxiety in us that makes us want to be at our best around them. The Gospels are meant to inspire that kind of fear. God is Love, a benevolent power, a gracious authority, not someone to be feared.

Indeed God is the last person we need to fear.

Jesus came to rid us of fear. Virtually every theophany in scripture (an instance where God appears) begins with the words: “Do not be afraid!” What frightens us does not come from God.

I n the Jewish scriptures, the Christian Old Testament, King David is revealed as the person

who best grasped this. Among all the figures in the Old Testament, including Moses and the great prophets, David is depicted as the figure that best exemplified what it means to walk on this earth in the image and likeness of God, even though at a point he grossly abuses that trust. Despite his great sin, it is to David, not to Moses or the prophets, to whom Jesus attributes his lineage. David is the Christ-figure in the Old Testament. He walked in holy fear of God, and never in an unhealthy fear. To cite just one salient example: The Book of Kings recounts an incident where David is, one day, returning from battle with his soldiers. His troops are hungry. The only available food is the bread in the temple. David asks for that and is told that it is only to be consumed by the priests in sacred

ritual. He answers the priest to this effect: “I’m the King, placed here by God to act responsibly in his name. We don’t ordinarily ask for the temple bread, but this is an exception, a matter of urgency, the soldiers need food, and God would want us to responsibly do this.” And so he took the temple bread and gave it to his soldiers. In the Gospels, Jesus praises this action by David and asks us to imitate it.

Jesus tells us that we are not made for the Sabbath, but that the Sabbath is made for us.

David understood what is meant by that. He had discerned that God is not so much a law to be obeyed as a gracious presence under which we are asked to creatively live. He feared God, but as one fears someone in love, with a “holy fear,” not a blind, legalistic one. A young mother once shared this story with me: Her six year-old had just started school. She had taught him to kneel by his bed each night before going to sleep and recite a number of night prayers. One night, shortly after starting school, he hopped into bed without first kneeling in prayer. Surprised by this, she challenged him with the words: “Don’t you pray anymore?” His reply: “No, I don’t. My teacher at school told us that we are not supposed to pray. She said that we’re supposed to talk to God… and tonight I’m tired and have nothing to say!” Like King David, he too had discerned what it really means to be God’s child and how God is not so much a law to be obeyed as a gracious presence who desires a mutually loving relationship, one of holy fear.

Holy and Unholy Fear By Rev. Ronald Rolheiser

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“The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, ‘Have you no fear

of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation?’”

St. Elizabeth Seton Church

FAIR TRADE ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, Nov. 19 9:00am-7:00pm Sunday, Nov. 20 8:00am-1:00pm

Please join our world market in the downstairs church hall. Hospitality offering light refreshments, featuring Fair Trade coffee, candies, cookies,

chili, and dips. Sponsored by the Seton Social Action Ministry.

AS WE ENTER THIS SEASON OF GIVING, let us remember that a gift can create new possibilities for those living in need. This Christmas, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, we can fulfill the hope of Christmas for our disadvantaged brothers and sisters by exchanging fair trade gifts. Your purchases will bring a renewed spirit of hope to the artisans who create them by helping the light of Advent shine in their daily lives. When you purchase one of the beautiful fair trade gifts, you are standing in solidarity with the artisans who created them, and helping them to live and work in dignity. Young women have a brighter and better future. Children are able to attend school and create their own due to the added income fair trade brings to their families. Each week we will highlight just some of the groups and artisans. Please prepare for your holidays prayerfully, give generously and shop responsibly to have a miraculous impact on those most in need. Fair Trade items provided by Ten Thousand Villages, one of the world’s oldest and largest Fair Trade organizations. All purchases will help to alleviate poverty through trade rather than aid. JEWELRY COFFEE CHOCOLATES HOME DÉCOR SOUPS/DIPS BASKETS TOYS/GAMES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GLOBAL TREASURES STATIONERY AND MORE!

JOIN US IN THE CHURCH HALL FOR HOSPITALITY

THIS WEEKEND!

Gifts that give twice®

Fair Trade Since 1946

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HOLY HOUR SUNDAY, NOV. 20

3:00 PM

Please join us in our church for the Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament

celebrating the Feast of Christ the King and the conclusion of the Year of Mercy.

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Catholic Campaign for Human Development November 19-20, 2016

St. Julie Billiart Thanksgiving Dinner St. Julie Billiart Church, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, invites all to their Annual Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24, from 1-3pm in their Devine Center. The cost is free—just bring your smile! All ages are welcome. Homebound? A meal will be brought to you. Please RSVP to 708-429-6767, x 212. Please share with anyone who might be interested!

Signs of the Sacred: Renewing the Mystery

Monday, Nov. 21, 7-8:30pm St. Michael Parish, 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park

Catholics are blessed with a multitude of ways to encounter God’s presence and perceive who God is. Through a unique, intergenerational prayer experience, renew your understanding of our basic Catholic signs, symbols, and ritual gestures. Presenters: Pat Chuchla and Terry Navarro. Register by calling 708-388-4004 or at kmcnicholas@incarnationcatholic.com.

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM YOUR PARISH SCHOOL!

On Thanksgiving Day, and always, the administration, faculty, and staff of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School thank you for your support of Catholic education. We are grateful for the blessings of your prayers, your friendship, and your donations of time, talent, and treasure throughout the year.

May God bless you for your goodness. We are proud to be your parish

school!

Mary Iannucilli Principal

Please be generous to the CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Collection this weekend, Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND

T HEY SAY THAT THE CUSTOM OF THE ADVENT WREATH began when wagon wheels were brought indoors as the days of winter got

shorter and shorter and the darkness began to come earlier and earlier. Once inside, these wheels would be decorated with evergreens—kind of a forced budding of growth. Likewise, people would put candles on the wheels, making them beacons of greenery that would stand in the shadows of the deepening winter and proclaim that winter would not have the last say. The light and greenery proclaimed that the earth had not seen the last of spring, and that the sun would return and would once again warm the land and the tired people who longed for its return. That’s one story behind the Advent wreath. Whatever the “true” story may be, we can’t imagine preparing for Christmas without one! Nothing captures our hopes and fears at this time of the year better than the Advent wreath: a beautiful, full, green circle that never ends, but rather turns into itself (much like our seasons turn into one another and symbolize the cycle that is life) and lights that get progressively brighter as the winter nights get longer. They shine with a brightness that promises fulfillment of all our hopes and longings. The dark, rich colors of the candles speak of a darkness that is not quite complete—after all, it’s not a blackness that graces our evergreen circles. It’s a mixture of blue and pink—colors of morning—the colors of the sky just before dawn, just before the sun comes over the horizon. go out early, before the sun comes up, one clear, cool winter morning. Look at the sky. Notice the mixture of purples, blues, and pinks. Notice that to the west, the sky is still the dark of night. Notice that as you move your focus east, where the rising sun approaches, the colors get lighter: more purple and blue. Keep watching and you’ll see right before the sun actually breaks over the horizon, a rose or pink hue become visible: the

color of the sky immediately before daybreak! There’s a reason for our colors on this circle of life and light!

D URING ADVENT, OUR LITURGIES ARE ESPECIALLY GRACED WITH THE WREATH OF LIGHT. As we praise God we will light one

more candle on the wreath, to emphasize the great need we have for Christ’s light to penetrate our world’s darkness and the need we have to be saved from it. Only Christ, we say, can completely save us. That is our faith and we proclaim it loudly every time we light the candles and sing for God-to-be-with us:

“Come O Lord, and save us! Take away our darkness!”

HELP CELEBRATE THIS TRADITION AT ST. ELIZABETH SETON!

Will you volunteer to bring the Advent Candle forward at a weekend Mass?

We encourage you to consider a new way for your family to participate in the Advent journey. If you participated in this ritual many years ago maybe this is the year you want to be a part of this ritual candle lighting again. Any person, alone, with family or friends, members of our ministries or groups, or a family (not more than seven people can sign up).

This is wonderful way to experience Advent with your whole heart.

Lighting of the Candles in the Advent Wreath

“Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we light the candles of this wreath.”

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The St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry will be in the Narthex on this weekend, Nov. 19/20 to distribute the

names for Christmas gifts for the families of St. Procopius. Please follow these guidelines: 1) Buy a NEW GIFT. (No used clothing or toys).2) Wrap the gift.3) Attach gift tag provided to you onto the gift.4) Make sure the tag has the “P-number” on it.5) Do not bundle gifts.6) No bows.7) Please return your gift to St. Elizabeth Seton Church by Wedneday, Dec. 14.

St. Procopius is in dire need of men’s winter outerwear (coats, hats, gloves, and hooded sweat shirts). If you would like to give these, please ask for a Special Tag. (Please do not wrap outwear.) If you would like to make a monetary donation, you can give a Walmart gift card. Your generosity will help make Christmas a wonderful holiday for our “extended family” at St. Procopius. Gift certificates for St. Procopius families can be dropped off in the parish office any time before Dec. 14.

St. Procopius

Christmas Gift Name Distribution For St. Procopius Saturday, Nov. 19 Sunday, Nov. 20

WOMEN'S MORNING OF REFLECTION Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10am-1:30pm

A Morning of Reflection includes prayer, meditation, and time for sharing. Continental Breakfast and Lunch served. $20 Donation requested. Hosted by Our Lady of the Angels Ministries at Mount Assisi Campus, 13820 Main St., Lemont). RSVP by Monday, Dec. 5, to Carrie Peters at carriepeters2@sbcglobal.net or 630-257-7844, x 223.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Together We Cope is hosting a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10am at the Blarney Stone Pub, 15400 Cicero Ave., Oak Forest. Meet Santa, play games, take a chance on Christmas raffles, and capture the memories with a special Picture with Santa. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, coffee, juice and milk. Tickets: $15 adults and $8 children (4-11). No ticket sales at the door. RSVP to Kathy Rogge at 708-263-0302, ext. 6101, or Michelle Sabbia at 708-263-0302, x 6107. Pro-ceeds benefit your local neighbors in temporary crisis.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU The Talley Family would like to extend a

heartfelt thank you to our St. Elizabeth Seton Church family and friends for all the love,

prayers, cards, greetings, treats, visits and good wishes. Your friendship, concern and

compassion give us all strength as we travel this journey together. We feel so blessed to be a part of this wonderful faith community.

Thank you so much, Homer (Gene) and Anna Talley

Newborns In Need The next meeting of the Seton Sowers will be held on Monday, Nov. 21, at 9:15 am, in the downstairs Church Hall meeting room. If you knit, crochet, or sew, we can use your skills to make clothing and blankets for newborn babies who need to spend time in the hospital because they are premature

or sick. We also help those newborns who are financially in need. We can use donations of yarn, fabric, baby toiletries and supplies. For more information, please call Carol Dimer, at 708-479-6994.

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Holiday Fun at Trunk or Treat

Our Branches Teen Ministry hosted a great evening of fun in our parish parking lot and Church Hall for parish families. Over 150 children joined in the festivities. Don’t miss the fun next year!

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Prepare for Christmas by opening a window each during Advent. Upon opening each window, find a wonderful piece of gourmet milk chocolate and find Bible text that tells a part of the Nativity story. Learn from the Bible text, then savor the chocolate as a special Christmas gift! A fun way to highlight the excitement of the true meaning of Christmas!

Advent Calendars will be sold in the Church Narthex after Mass on Nov. 19/20 or can be purchased in the parish office through Nov. 30

(until sold out).

24-Day Chocolate Advent Calendar w/Bible Text

Only$5

each!

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KIDS DAY SUNDAY, NOV. 27

This year’s KIDS’ DAY will again be hosted in the St. Elizabeth Seton Gymnasium. We had a lot of fun last year and look forward to hav-ing another great year. All children ages 1-13 are invited to participate. Kids’ Day will be from 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Sunday, Nov. 27.

November Events Sunday, November 20

BRANCHES MIDDLE SCHOOL 5:00pm-7:00pm

Sunday, November 27

Questions? Contact Kyle Groves, Youth/Young Adult Minister

kgroves@steseton.com or 708-403-0101 x 105

Branches Youth Ministry

Kyle Groves Parish Youth/ Young Adult

Minister

PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC HS OPEN HOUSE Open House: Sunday, Nov. 20, from 10 am-2 pm. All grade school students and their parents are encouraged to attend. Providence is located at 1800 W. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. Visit www.providencecatholic.org.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT BEACH PARTY At McAuley… the fun doesn't stop at 3 o'clock... All Seventh and Eighth grade girls are invited to join us for a beach party hosted by McAuley's Clubs and organizations. On Friday, Dec. 9, from 6-9pm. Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is located at 3737 W. 99th St., Chicago. Call 773-881-7722.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES SPIRIT OF SAINT NICHOLAS BALL

December 2 Join Catholic Charities and Honorary Chairman Cardi-nal-Elect Cupich for the 27th Annual Spirit of Saint Nicho-las Ball on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Hilton Chicago. More than 1,300 guests will enjoy a reception, gourmet dinner and wine, live entertainment by Ken Arlen Orchestra, cocktails, dancing, and late night “sweets and treats” at this black-tie celebration of the Christmas season. All proceeds benefit Catholic Charities Children’s Programs which serve nearly 200,000 children in Cook and Lake counties each year. To register, visit www.catholiccharities.net/stnick or contact Jodi Hill at johill@catholiccharities.net.

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Golden Opportunities Coupon books offer local restaurants offering discounts of 50% off for 2-for-1. In addition, great savings at movies, grocery stores, sporting events, and more! Many coupons valid once a month. And… it makes a great gift!

These make great Christmas gifts! 2017 Golden Opportunities Books!

Still Only $20! Available in the parish office!

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The official public, daily prayer of the Church is the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours. Psalms are prayed, scriptures proclaimed, hymns and canticles sung, and intercessory prayer is offered.

The daily singing and reciting of the Book of Psalms is a most ancient tradition.

ADVENT LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Join us at 8:30AM, WEEKDAYS (MONDAY-FRIDAY) beginning NOV. 28 through DEC. 23

ADVENT AND THE CHRISTMAS SEASON are not, as some suppose, a bit of “make believe,” when we pretend that we are waiting for the baby Jesus to be born all over again. No, Advent and Christmas are very serious moments of grace, the grace shared with Israel of being ready for the “Day of the Lord,” the grace of living the message of Christ now, the grace of being called to the fullness of the reign of God. WE BEGIN A NEW LITURGICAL YEAR by “remembering.” In the Hebrew understanding, to remember is to relive, to do again, to commit again to the reign of God. Every sacrament is just such a “remembering.” Thus all the sacraments are cele-brations of the Christ event here and now. As we move through this Advent season, we are mindful that Jesus is living for us now, and all believers are sharing in his life. We believe that we will share it fully in God’s reign at the end of time. MATTHEW WILL GUIDE US THIS YEAR in a renewed exploration of what it means for us now to be Christians. The themes of hope, peace, mercy, justice, and fulfillment will weave them-selves through all the readings. Matthew is alive to the theme of “coming,” the continuing self-manifestation of God in the Messiah. We are very much on the cutting edge of time between the two comings of Christ. Communally and personally we

share in both the historical and the eschatological coming of God’s reign in Jesus Christ, the “already” and the “not yet.” Looking back we share the story of Israel, the word of promise, the hope of fulfillment. We actually participate in the ex-pectation. In the present moment, we share with all Christians the blessed story of God-with-us in Emmanuel, Jesus the Christ, even while we await the fulfillment of all things in the final coming. BECAUSE OF THE PRECIOUS GIFT we “remember” this season, nothing will ever be the same again. The story of the Incarnation is not a fable or myth that teaches some lesson, however noble. It is the story of a life lived for others that God’s reign might come. In Jesus we experience God’s solidarity with us humans in our lives, in our struggles, in our hopes and dreams. Advent and Christmas are profound and marvelous times, to reveal for us so deep and powerful a mystery. They call us once again to say “Yes” to Jesus and his message, to participate in the story of the Incarnation. It is no longer enough for us to say, “I’ve heard that story before.” This is not an old story too often repeated. It is story that is ever new, and it must be told to the whole world. It must be heard. It must be lived.

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CELEBRATING ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

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HONOR FLIGHT FUNDRAISER TODAY! Join in thanking a vet at the HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO 3rd Annual Bourbon Street Fundraiser, Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2-6pm, 115 Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park. Tickets for Adults: $35 (21+) / Youth: $15 (6-20) and include buffet, draft beer, wine, soft drinks, live entertainment, raffles and valet parking. WGN’s own Ana Beleval will be the guest emcee. Featuring INFINITY and Emerald Society Pipe and Drum Corps. Advance tickets available at HONORFLIGHTCHICAGO.ORG.

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The Seniors of Seton invite all to aThe Seniors of Seton invite all to aThe Seniors of Seton invite all to a

ADVENT MORNINGADVENT MORNINGADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTIONOF REFLECTIONOF REFLECTION

withwithwith Very Rev. Ronald HicksVery Rev. Ronald HicksVery Rev. Ronald Hicks

Tuesday, Nov. 29Tuesday, Nov. 29Tuesday, Nov. 29 in the Parish Life Centerin the Parish Life Centerin the Parish Life Center

after 9:00 am Massafter 9:00 am Massafter 9:00 am Mass (Very Rev. Ronald Hicks, celebrant)(Very Rev. Ronald Hicks, celebrant)(Very Rev. Ronald Hicks, celebrant)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED One in four women are victims of violence every day. At Neat Repeats Resale, volunteers work tirelessly to financially support the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. For 30 years all sales benefit women and children in crisis. Do you have five hours a week to make a difference in your own community? Call 708-364-7605.

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Unlike our everyday life, in which we can never fully prepare for crisis or emergency, we are able to prepare spiritually for the time of the Lord’s return.

NEXT WEEK: PREPARING FOR THAT THIEF IN THE NIGHT

Were you ever robbed? While we can fix locks and improve safety procedures, we know it could happen to us. Our readings tell us to be prepared (Matthew 24:44) and “awake from sleep” (Romans 13:11) to be ready for Christ’s return. We await something good, the way of God’s peace: swords become plowshares, spears become pruning hooks; life without war and God’s justice, that is, right relationship with God and all Creation. At that time the light that de-stroys the darkness of terrorism, disease, divorce, destruction, addiction, and … fill in the blank… will appear. We long for that day! We can hasten that day’s coming by putting on the armor of light and living the ways of Jesus that we put on in baptism: love, mercy, truth, humility, patience, modesty, and obedience to the Word-made-flesh. St. Francis de Sales taught that by living these little virtues, we could overcome our enemy (see Introduction to the Devout Life, Ch. III). Living these virtues prepares us for the Lord’s return. Living these virtues makes Christ’s presence known. By living these virtues we walk in the light of the Lord and shine with the light that robs darkness of its power. Pick a virtue and live it.

All the peoples shall stream toward the LORD'S house (Isaiah 2:1-5). This reading speaks of the LORD’S blessing that would accompany the future judgment that the LORD would deliver upon Israel and her enemies. The coming judgment would not be war and destruction, but would establish justice throughout the world so profound that

the weapons of war could be destroyed for they would never be needed again. While this era certainly began with the birth of Jesus that we are now awaiting with hope and expecta-tion, it will only fully be realized when Jesus returns in glory at the end of time.

It is the hour to cast off the dark and clothe ourselves in the light (Romans 13:11-14).

FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT

November 27, 2016

Come Lord Jesus; Instruct us in

Your ways that we might wake up to Your presence

in our world, And by living the

little virtues, fill the world with

Your hope, light, and rejoicing. Amen.

Saint Paul speaks to the Romans about how they must live virtuous lives. He uses apoca-lyptic language to remind us that we are living in the end times. We cannot afford to be luke-warm. This does not mean that the world is coming to an end immediately. It simply means that we do not know when the end of

the world will occur. Paul closes by reminding us that we have already made our choice—we have chosen to live for and in Jesus. This means that our everyday decisions must re-flect the decision that we have already pro-fessed.

SECOND READING

FIRST READING

REFLECTION

GOSPEL Stay awake! Be prepared! The Son of Man will come when you least expect (Matthew 24:37-44). In the earliest days of the Church, emphasis was placed upon the idea that the end of the world was at hand. The reason for this was the fact that Jesus had risen from the dead. In

Old Testament times, the resurrection of the dead was considered to be a sign of the Day of the Lord. Jesus’ resurrection was under-stood to be a fulfillment of that expectation. As time went on and Jesus still did not return in glory, Christians began to speak about His expected coming in terms of not knowing when it would occur. They spoke of the return of the Lord as something that would happen at an unexpected time, arriving like a thief in the night. For us, it is important to remember that we simply do not know how much time we have. Therefore, we must always be pre-pared. We must live today as if it were the last days of our lives.

Readings for the Week November 21-November 26 Mon.: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Lk 21:1-4 Tues.: Rv 14:14-19; Lk 21:5-11 Wed.: Rv 15:1-4; Lk 21:12-19 Thurs.: Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19 Fri.: Rv 20:1-4, 11—21:2; Lk 21:29-33 Sat: Rv 22:1-7; Lk 21:34-36

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PRAYER/OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Social Action Ministry How we serve: Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen in Joliet; Sharing Parish with St. Procopius Church; Pro Life Ministry includes: COURAGE Program, Mother’s Day Flowers For Life; Life Chain Sunday, Diaper Drive; Respond Now Out-reach; SWIFT (South West Interfaith Team); Environmental Ministry; Speaker nights.

Seton Rosary Group All are invited to join in praying of the Holy Rosary. We meet each Tuesday and Thursday in the church, by our statue of the Mary, following the 9am Mass.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every Wednesday morning in the church, following the 9am Mass.

Heart Warmers Meal Ministry Heart Warmers is an outreach program where Seton volun-teers deliver homemade meals to people of our parish com-munity when they are experiencing times with medical, health, new baby, recovery, or grief issues. To schedule re-ceiving a meal or to become a meal provider contact Barb Cristofaro at 708-349-7493 or heartwarmers-ses@att.net.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Shawls are prayerfully created, blessed, and distributed to those who have a need for the spiritual, physical or emo-tional comfort. Knit or crochet in your home and/or at the twice-monthly meetings. To become a knitter or to obtain a shawl, call Sharon Leone at 708-226-4836.

Seton Sowers-Newborns in Need If you knit/crochet/sew, your skills to make clothing/blankets for premature newborn babies at the University of Illinois Hospital. We meet monthly in the Church Hall. Donations of yarn/fabric/baby toiletries/supplies accepted. For information/meeting dates, contact Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.

HOPE Employment Ministry HOPE is open to everyone. All of our services, to both job seekers and employers, are free. We meet the first Tues-day of each month in the Church Hall at 7pm. Our meetings consist of networking, resume review, guest speakers and open forums. Contact Lee Junkans at ajunkans@aol.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere desire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the downstairs St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays, from 7:30-8:45pm. AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking.

Families Anonymous If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has a substance abuse problem, attend a Families Anony-mous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hosp. 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). Call 708-429-2507 or 708-269-9853.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Anyone within parish boundaries in need of assistance from SVDP, may call the parish office at 708-403-0101.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION

New Parishioners We welcome new members.All are invited to participate in the life and mission of the parish. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available in the parish office and on our parish website. Please visit the parish office to register or obtain the registration form on the parish website. Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered onSaturday, between 4:15-4:45pm. Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twicemonthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the parish office Center early. Limited to six children per Sunday. Baptismal Preparation Couples preparing forthe birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in faith development. This session is mandatory prior to the Baptism. Anointing of the Sick is available in the Churchevery Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Call 708-403-0101 for information. Rite of Christian Initiation for AdultsAdults, 18 and older, who wish to become Catholic are enrolled in a formation process (RCIA) that includes prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the Church’s life and values, rituals and traditions. For in-formation call the parish office 708-403-0101. Ministry of Care is available to give Communionto the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for assistance. In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regu-lations hospitals can no longer contact the parish re-garding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center. Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning tomarry are asked to make arrangements six months in advance. Wedding Workshops are offered throughout theyear. They provide engaged couples with guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from readings and music to flowers and video taping. Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, aswell as at a number of special liturgies. Teen Choir sings at the 11:30am Sunday Masses.

Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101.

9300 West 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 708-403-0101

www.steseton.com

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Seniors of Seton

SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, NOV. 29

MORNING OF REFLECTION LED BY FATHER RON HICKS

Trip questions or reservations please contact Doug Benker at 708-429-4518.

DRURY LANE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8

The “Crazy for You” show and lunch at the theater includes soup of the day, choice of entrée (lemon sole or chicken breast marsala), dinner rolls, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tickets are $78 per person. Depart St. Elizabeth Seton parking lot at 10am.

1920’S GANGSTER MURDER MYSTERY TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017

BUCA DI BEPPO ITALIAN RESTAURANT 15350 S 94th Ave., Orland Park

Doors open: 11am. Luncheon: 11:30am. $37 per person. Includes: Family-Style Luncheon. Salad, entrée, two pastas, unlimited beverage (coffee, tea, soft drinks). Then travel back in time to the Roaring 20’s—the era of Flappers, Gangsters, Bootleggers, Prohibition and “Old Henry’s Speakeasy.” Take part in solving the crimes that take place at the Speakeasy. Transportation on own. Limited seating. Reservations and payment deadline by January 3 meeting. Checks payable SOS. Questions: Contact Ceil 708-460-6004.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SAINT CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA

(C. 310)

According the Legend of Saint Catherine, this young woman converted to Christianity

after receiving a vision.

At the age of 18, she debated 50 pagan philosophers. Amazed at her wisdom and debating skills, they became Christians — as did about 200 soldiers and members of the emperor’s family. All of them were martyred. Sentenced to be executed on a spiked wheel, Catherine touched the wheel and it shattered. She was beheaded. Centuries later, angels are said to have carried the body of Saint Catherine to a monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Devotion to Saint Catherine spread as a result of the Crusades. She was invoked as the patron of students, teachers, librarians, and lawyers. Catherine is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, venerated especially in Germany and Hungary.

COMMENT The pursuit of God’s wisdom may not lead to riches or earthly honors. In Catherine’s case, this pursuit contributed to her martyrdom. She was not, however, foolish in preferring to die for Jesus rather than live only by denying him. All the rewards that her tormenters offered her would rust, lose their beauty or in some other way become a poor exchange for Catherine’s honesty and integrity in following Jesus Christ.

SAINT OF THE WEEK

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SENIORS OF SETON would like to Wish everyone a blessed

and safe Thanksgiving.

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Pastoral Staff Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph.D, Pastor Rev. John Zurek, Associate Pastor Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Deacon: Frank Gildea Deacon: Dennis (Barb) Cristofaro Deacon: Joe (Mary) Truesdale

Liturgy Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy

Music Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music

Parish Office Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Communications Director Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist Karen Mirecki, Afternoon Receptionist

Youth/Young Adult Ministry Kyle Groves, Director Bruce Hall, Coordinator

Religious Education Staff Susan Matthews, Director of Religious Education Diana Barracca, Administration Assistant Mary Vlaming, Secretary

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Laurie De Mik-Renn, CJB Day Maintenance Supervisor Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, Staff

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday:

9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday:

7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487

Parish Office: 708-403-0101 WEBSITE: WWW.STESETON.COM Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM SUNDAY: 8:30AM-1PM

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School WEBSITE: WWW.CJBSCHOOL.ORG 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin

11/26 & 11/27 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM

GREETERS J. Gaskey T. Grebenor C. Labus S. Labus M. Pahl K. Pahl G. Roy C. Roy G. Roy K. Roy M. Roy

E. Briette R. Dickover J. Esposito C. Esposito M. Foley D. Krieger B. Majer W. McGlashan A. McGlashan J. Niemiec

L. Allen C. Bannon F. Caputo M. Crance R. Cubalchini M. Cubalchini S. Giovanazzi O. Lopez, Jr.

D. Ahern G. Bauman W. Bric J. Grant J. Keller D. Keller D. Kujawa M. Moore M. Moore J. Neubeck

E. Esparza E. Esparza M. Hattar J. Islas L. Islas S. Klean F. McCarthy S. Potts T. Waters A. Waters J. Waters

LECTORS M. Ward T. Wojcik

K. McSwain E. Espina M. Laska

M. Eisenberg R. Velcich

C. Steckhan P. Hambrick

ALTAR SERVERS

M. Gregg TJ Quinlan A. Durkin

C. Villalobos E. Villalobos I. Zumpano

N. Kaslewicz P. Maiolo E. Gacek

M. Flanagan D. Flanagan M. Scott

C. Grebenor M. Maciulewicz J. Laxamana

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

M. Ihnat P. Ihnat F. Ward A. Sharp M. Paluch J. Paluch C. Hamilton G. Yakes M. Garcia C. Innis L. Coe M. Gabrione

D. Nykiel P. Rodgers T. McMahon V. Patrizi J. Janiak J. Dickover N. Sasso M. O’Connor

R. Hicks M. Dziallo C. Hayward E. Pawlak T. Krull J. Klomes D. Minnick J. Scellato F. Scellato D. Gurka K. Kelly J. Kelly

R. Laud M. Fehrenbacher J. Weger E. Barin D. Ulrich R. Ulrich C. Davis L. Gent R. Grill J. Kokotan-Krauss D. Benker K. O’Sullivan M. Schmidt

R. Dollah B. Wrona D. Sigourney A. Talley G. Talley K. James S. Villegas M. Miller T. Wolski T. Scorzo