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Rev. Artur Sowa, Pastor

The St. Francis of Assisi Community is a welcoming Christian family. We believe in Jesus Christ and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis. We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.

January 26, 2020

MORSELS & TIDBITS FROM THE PASTOR

Notes on the Scripture Normally it’s Mark’s gospel that’s characterized as the saga of expediency—to Mark there appears to be only one moment in time: “immediately.” His point is that the mo-ment of decision is now. If you’re going to make a choice, make sure you can live with it! The Gospel of Matthew changes a lot of details when borrowing material from Mark’s narrative, written a decade or two earlier, but when it comes to the call of the disciples, Matthew embraces the creed of immediacy as well, retaining that sharp and edgy feel these stories have. “Come,” Jesus says, to people who are busy, ply-ing their trade, making a living, providing for their families, and serving their commu-nities. “Come,” Jesus says, and they come. Choosing Jesus is like that. When the call comes, it’s now or never. “Seek the Lord while he may be found,” as Isaiah said elsewhere. You have to choose Jesus as your first priority: over work, family, personal advantage and social networks. You have to choose Jesus over your weaknesses and shame, too, as sick women and blind men and prostitutes and tax collectors did when they heard of his approach. You can’t let fear keep you away nor the bother of trying to get his attention when you’re paralyzed by circumstances, lame and unable to move. If you’re lepers and outcasts and sin-ners by any other name, if people tell you you’re no good and God won’t accept you, all the more reason to run to Jesus and grasp his clothes and drain the blessing out of him if need be! Immediacy in these stories is no accident. Today is the day, now is the time; there’s not a minute to lose. Discipleship isn’t something to put off until retirement or retain in cold storage for a more convenient time. Yes, you’re busy; of course you’re busy, but Jesus is here now and his invitation is short and simple. “Come!” Catholic School Week Twenty billion dollars a year. That’s how much it’s estimated Catholic schools save the United States annually. As we observe Catholic Schools Week, celebrate the ac-complishments behind these statistics: 6,000 parochial schools are staffed by more than 150,000 dedicated teachers K-12. The graduation rate from our schools is 99 percent. The percentage of our students who go on to college is 84 percent. Just as our teachers make sacrifices to create these “communities of faith, knowledge, and service,” so too do parents surrender comforts to ensure their kids learn faith and character along with the facts. Support our schools! With that in mind I want to encourage families to look and consider our wonderful regional Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. The school will host an Open House this Sunday, January 26th 1-3pm, for all in our community. CJB School has an outstand-ing academic program for children aged three years in Preschool, through Kindergar-ten, and grades One through Eight. While you may be very much aware of our won-derful school, many in our area are not. Please, Spread the word. Those you tell will be glad to know about it. Invite them to the open house Sunday, and have them see for themselves. Christ Renews His Parish CRHP Retreat is coming next month, both for men and women. I realize we still try to cool down after the Christmas busyness, but I invite you to consider marking your calendars and joining this retreat. It is a great opportunity to deepen your connection with God and other parishioners. Please check the bulletin or call the office for more information.

O P E N H O U S E

THIS WEEKEND!

COME AND VISIT YOUR TWICE-AWARDED BLUE RIBBON PARISH SCHOOL!

3- and 4-year old Pre-K thru 8th Grade

1:00pm -- 3:00pm

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 9250 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487

SEE MORE INFORMATION ON PAGE 05

THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS Monday, January 27 ♦ Social Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm (NR) Tuesday, January 28 ♦ Needles & Things, 12:30 pm (SFR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Youth Ministry, Meet the Parents, 6:30 pm

(SFR) ♦ Sacred Heart Committee, 7:00 pm (NR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 5-8, 7:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Knights of Columbus, Social Meeting, 7:30 pm

(GR) Wednesday, January 29 ♦ OA Meeting, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Religious Ed (B), Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC)

Thursday, January 30 ♦ Bible Study Table Facilitators Meeting, 7:00

pm (GR) Friday, January 31 ♦ PADS, 4:15 pm (Off Campus) ♦ A.A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR)

Saturday, February 01 ♦ First Eucharist Parent/Child Celebration, 9:00

am (SFC) ♦ Share your Soles Shoe Drive ♦ Polka Dinner Dance, 7:00 pm (UH)

Sunday, February 02 ♦ Share your Soles Shoe Drive

SAVE THE DATE

TO THE WONDERFUL & GENEROUS PEOPLE OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH:

The parish has received several messages of

gratitude over the last month from the following organizations:

Crisis Center of South Suburbia

Veterans Development Council – Coat Drive Orland Township Food Pantry

Sacred Heart Food Pantry St. Blasé Food Pantry

Catholic Charities St. Philip Neri Food Pantry

St. Agatha Christmas Project Courage

Thank you for your giving spirit

during the holidays, and always.

PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

The Social Committee at St. Francis of Assisi

cordially invites you to attend our Polish Polka Dance on

February 1, 2020.

Please come for an evening of dinner, dancing and fellowship!

Dinner will promptly be served immediately

following the 5:15pm mass.

Music will be provided by Bernie II Polka Generations

from 7pm-11pm.

Tickets will be on sale the weekends of January 18, 19 and 25, 26.

Tickets: $20 per person, includes a Polish

dinner catered by Polonia Banquets. Menu to be served: Wild Rice Stuffed Chicken Breast,

Stuffed Cabbage, Polish Sausage, Potato Dumplings, Sauerkraut and California Blend

Vegetables), dessert and coffee.

Cash bar for beer, wine and soft drinks.

No tickets will be sold at the door.

Any questions, please call Laurie Arredondo 708.601.7113.

My name is Priscilla Silva and I feel excited to share with all of you my experience with CHRP. At first, I didn’t know what to expect and felt a little nervous about it. It all faded quickly to give place to the best event I have ever at-tended. You get to meet a diversified group of women that are exceptional at all levels. They were caring, compassionate, but above all, happy to belong to St. Francis of Assisi and serve God. It was such a rewarding experi-ence that I didn’t want it to end. For that reason, I joined them the following year as part of the giving team. If your goal is to deepen your faith, and in the process meet wonderful parishioners and forge lasting friend-ships, I absolutely encourage you to partici-pate! Wishing you peace and many blessings, Priscilla

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is a TWICE Recognized Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

WE ARE YOUR PARISH SCHOOL!

OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND! JANUARY 26, 2020 — 1pm-3pm

Am I eligible to attend Cardinal Bernardin School? Where is it located? CJB is a “regional” Catholic school sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie Billiart, St. Stephen Deacon & Mar-tyr, and St. Elizabeth Seton. CJB also welcomes children from other parishes, as well as children from households whose parents are seeking a Christ-centered educational environment. Please share this news with your neighbors and friends! CJB is adjacent to St. Elizabeth Seton Parish – at 9250 W. 167th Street in Orland Hills. Do you have Pre-K and Kindergarten classes? Yes! We offer half-day and full-day 3PK and 4PK! Kindergarten is full-day. Half-day 3PK is Monday-Thursday (select either 7:40a-10:40a or 11:40a-2:40p.) Half-day 4PK is Monday-Friday (select the AM or the PM option). Our full-day PK and Kindergarten programs are, of course, Monday-Friday. Full-day hours are 7:40a until 2:40p. CJB Administration reserves the right to combine 3- and 4-year old Pre-K students if class sizes warrant doing so. Where and when may I get registration materials? How do I register? “Open registration” is happening now! We will accept applications until all spaces are filled. Our registration appli-cation is available online at www.cjbschool.org To register, submit the online application, then mail (USPS) or drop off an original birth and baptismal certificate (originals will be returned), and a family registration fee of $250. For Grades 1-8, include a copy of the 2019-20 first semester report card and all standardized test scores. What is the tuition fee? Parishioner tuition for 2020-21 will be announced soon. Current year in-parish tuition (K-8) is $5,400. Non-parishioner tuition is $6,320. Full-day 3PK and 4PK is $5,785. Half-day 3PK tuition is $3,125. Half-day 4PK tuition is $3,700. Is Financial Aid available? Financial aid is available for qualifying in-parish families (K-8). When you complete our online application, you will have an opportunity to complete the financial aid application. Financial applications must be submitted by mid-March. Is there a “Before and After School” Program? Our Extended Day Program opens at 6:30a and closes when the school day begins; it re-opens at 2:40p and closes for the night at 6:00p. The hourly-rate ($8/hr for one child; $10/hr for two or more children) is invoiced monthly. All registered students may attend the Ex-tended Day Program. When may I register? Registration for new families is happening RIGHT NOW. Additional questions may be directed to the Director of Enrollment, Cynthia Devlin, at 708-403-6525 ext. 127 …or via email at cdevlin@cjbschool.org Call Mrs. Devlin to arrange a tour!

EDUCATION & FORMATION COMMISSION

Special CJB Athletic Program Liturgy The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School Administra-tion and Athletic Program thanks all who attended and partici-pated in the St. Elizabeth Seton Liturgy on Sunday, January 12. It was beautiful to have CJB athletes from all four CJB spon-soring parishes (St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie Billiart, St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr) come together to Celebrate The Eucharist and Liturgy of The Word. We also thank St. Elizabeth Seton’s Pastoral and Administrative Staff for their collaboration in coordinating and hosting this Liturgi-cal experience.

Please Save The Date The next Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Athletic Program Liturgy will be celebrated in unison on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at St. Julie Billiart’s 9:30am Mass.

REFLECTION FROM NCYC 2019

By, Hailey Dwyer, ‘20

The “Angel Fund” Collection January 25/26

Five years ago, CJB’s sponsoring parishes began a special collection known as the “Angel Fund.” This collection is taken up one week-end during the year at the start of Cath-olic Schools Week. The Angel Fund is meant to assist pa-rishioner families who may need a bit of help in sending their children to CJB. Last year, nearly 20% of our students received some type of finan-cial aid from various sources. As you would un-derstand, many oth-er families are in need. CJB is so very grateful to our sponsoring parishes who subsidize each student who attends CJB. Any donation you are able to make is greatly ap-preciated! This special collection will take place the weekend of Janu-ary 25 and 26.

Thank you for your

kindness.

That’s Deep Teen Sharing & Lunch

Sunday January 26 @ 11:30 AM in Youth

Room

Share Your Soles

Shoe Drive at all

Masses February 1 & 2 in the Narthex

SFA Youth Ministry

would like you to do-nate your shoes for Share Your Soles,

a local program that collects and delivers shoes to the poorest people in the world who can’t afford to

buy them.

Donations for shipping costs will also be accepted.

Shoes must be

clean and in good condition

We will also be collecting the following

items for Planet Green

Recycling, February 1 & 2 • Inkjet Cartridges (Not

Toner Cartridges)

• Cell Phones/Pagers & Accessories

• GPS & Radar Detec-tors

• Mobile Hot Spots

• Calculators

• eBook Readers

• iPods/MP3 Players

• Digital/Video Cameras

• PDAs

• iPads/Tablets

• Video Game Consoles & Handhelds

• Video Games & Ac-cessories

My experience at the Na-tional Catholic Youth Con-ference was, as always, a privilege I would never give up. NCYC 2019 was the second time I was able to attend, one that I hope will not be my last. I went in, unlike my fellow pilgrims, knowing what to

expect. I knew how the days would play out, how long we would stand in the cold, and what the feeling of walking into Lu-cas Oil Stadium with over 20,000 teenagers in it would be like. Or so I thought. This experience was dif-ferent from that of my first time, for example, I did not know anyone the first time I attended until the day we left. This time I knew the girls and were able to bond with them before we left on the trip. Yet I did not know them outside of youth group and we all attended differ-ent schools. Even then I thought I had a good relationship with them before we left but once we all got together to experience NCYC 2019 we developed an un-breakable bond. I quickly found that I would not have been able to picture the experience nor my life without them. From the silly jokes, comments, deep talks, and staying up late goofing around, I truly was able to bond with these girls. They became some of my best friends, maybe even my second family. Like I addressed in the beginning of my reflection this was the second time I experienced NCYC and I did not think that anything would have been able to top what I experienced two years before. I was totally wrong. The feeling I had when walking into the stadium was even more powerful because I knew the people I was sharing it with. I was able to go to the floor near the stage and dance my heart out with complete strangers, all connected by the same faith and reason to be there. There is something about being in a stadium

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with so many people your age that share the same beliefs as you, excited to express them, that quite literally knocks you off your feet. I am clumsy so there were times that I may have been knocked off my feet during the amazing experience. Through this experience I was able to connect with God in a new way, a dif-ferent way then is taught during mass, at school, or retreats. I was not only going to mass but listen-ing to how God works in people’s lives and how he impacts so many people around the nation. I was able to connect with teen-agers from different states and hear their experience with Christ. I was able to connect with God, my peers, friends, and the adult leaders that came with. I cannot put into words the feelings that occurred on my pilgrim-age because there are simply no words to de-scribe the complete peace that I felt. Now I must admit there were times I was not at peace, it was very busy and I tried to squeeze anything and everything into what felt like short days. This was until Eucharistic Adora-tion, if you have never been to Eu-charistic Adoration I urge you to go. Before this trip I did not care for Eucharistic Adora-tion, that was until

most if not all the teenagers made their way from the bleachers to the floor just to be closer to Christ. 20,000 teenagers knelt and laid before the Eucharist, getting as close as they could to the Body.

Myself and the girls I at-tended NCYC with were a part of that group. We climbed over bleachers and made our way to be close to our brothers and sisters and closer to the Lord. I had never experi-enced an adoration quite like the one I experienced that night. I was able to kneel the entire time, tears streaming down my face and my friends, my brothers and sisters next to me. It was silent ex-cept for singing, complete worship and awe for what was happening. As stated before, there are no words that can describe what that experience was. The National Catholic Youth Conference cannot be explained in words, but be experienced to feel the real impact and its true nature. This trip taught me the importance of friendship, to take risks even if you are afraid, how God works in our world and how we can have a connection with him even when we do not go to mass. I experi-enced all of this during my time on Kairos but NCYC reinforced that and showed me the im-portance on a larger scale.

THE ROSARY

Please join us for the Rosary for Life.

We meet the first Saturday of each

month.

We meet again on February 1st at 10:00 AM

in the Eucharistic Chapel

at the base of the Bell Tower.

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Adult Faith Formation

AROUND FOR AWHILE, by Fr. Ed Upton

Most of us, when we dis-cuss significant issues or concerns, we do so from a bias. We all have a par-ticular perspective. In the last few articles, I have reflected on the decline of priests in the Archdio-cese. This is a continua-tion of those reflections. I just want to say at the beginning, these are my thoughts and you may or may not agree. A key understanding I hold about a religious vo-cation is the support given to the seminarians from the culture. While each seminarian makes the decision for ordination, external support is most important. It is my thought that that one of reasons for this decline is the change in or lack of cul-tural support. In previous genera-tions, when young men and women were looking for jobs, many were at-tracted to a job that would provide long term stabil-ity. For many, becoming a firefighter or police officer was attractive because they provided stabil-ity. Similarly, becoming a teacher or nurse, or land-

ing a job from a large and stable company provided stability. Such is no longer the case. Recently, in con-versation with a young man, he described a con-versation with his boss. This man is well respected and has major responsibility with his firm. When a new position opened, with more re-sponsibility, he spoke with his boss. The boss said no, we are looking for someone from the out-side. Many companies today look for employees with a varied resume. The long term, move up the ladder, is not considered the best choice. This is a long way to say a young person invested in a culture which rewards movement, may not be attracted to a vocation that seems to be a long life on the same road. Such a perception is not accurate, but may ap-pear to be from the out-side looking in. A second cultural reality surprised me: parents are reluctant to support a reli-gious vocation.

With smaller fami-lies, parents want grand-children. Other parents do not attend Mass and have little connection with, or understanding of priest-hood. Of course, the most se-vere reason is the abuse crises. No excuse or ex-planation can be made, this was evil. The offense against children, the cover up have made the church an institution to be wary of, or to become dis-missive. There are some explanations, some more accurate understandings, but in the end the church stands ashamed and in the need of ongoing re-form. Why the decline? A cul-ture which has a focus on change rather than stabil-ity. A family structure that has moved from the church and not supportive of vocations. A struggle to deal with terrible behavior. Some thoughts - any oth-ers feel free to email me.

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WOULD YOU CONSIDER becoming a MINISTER OF PRAISE?

What does it mean? As a Minister of Praise you promise to pray and offer your sacrifices and sufferings and joys for the needs of the parish, the universal church and all prayer requests listed in our parish book of intercessions (located near the chapel). The pastor or designated parish staff member sends all ministers of praise a letter each month naming specific prayer intentions for that month. All parishioners are as-sured of being prayed for daily. To Apply simply complete a form (located in the narthex pamphlet rack) and drop it off at the office or place in the collection basket. Thank you for considering this wonderful ministry.

HOPE EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY, monthly at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish

The local HOPE Em-ployment Ministry meets the first Tuesday of each month at St. Eliza-beth Seton Church, 9300 W 167th St, Or-land Hills, IL 60487.

This Ministry is open to everyone, with free ser-vices for both job seek-ers and employers. The monthly meetings address resume review,

interview skills, network-ing, guest speakers and open forums. Although the economy is doing well, compa-nies continue to merge & downsize and as a result, people often re-quire assistance with the job search process. The next HOPE Ministry Meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2020 in the Fr. O’Mara Room at St. Elizabeth Seton Church.

HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION

St. Francis of Assisi Helping Hands Committee is once again holding its

annual Baby Shower to benefit young mothers in need on Feb. 8/9

We will be collecting any

NEW UNWRAPPED baby items such as:

• Clothing, blankets, diapers

(larger sizes) • Bottles, formula, diaper

bags • Strollers, car seats

(especially booster seats for older children)

• Baby shampoo, lotion &

powder • Bibs, pacifiers, onesies,

sleepers • Coupons for baby items • Cash or check donations

are also accepted

(NO cribs can be accepted)

Donations accepted before and after all masses February 8 & 9, 2019

All items will benefit the “Courage” program

through St. Germaine Parish and will be distributed to single mothers in the

southwestern greater Chicago area.

Won’t you please help support these young women who have chosen LIFE for their babies?

REMINDER:

The “Baby Box” for baby item

coupons to benefit “Courage” is in

the Narthex year-round.

Please remember

to clip your coupons for “Courage.”

“... where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light;

and where there is sadness, joy…”

Prayer of St. Francis Mental health resources to assist parents, grandparents, and guardians are available

at sfaorland.org

We joyfully welcomed

the following children into our Christian Community:

January 19, 2020

Aleksander Herbert Bauer

Son of Andrew & Justine (Gut) Bauer

Hayden Albert

Csoke Son of Daniel &

Meghan (Gehrke) Csoke

Malori Lynn Jane

Filippin Daughter of Daniel

& Janet (Zajac) Filippin

Alice Dawn Hager Daughter of Patrick

& Lenee (Fisher) Hager

Charlotte Maureen

Hager Daughter of Patrick

& Lenee (Fisher) Hager

Amelia Mary Korda Daughter of William

& Gina (Pauley) Korda

The Catholic Charities Committee at St. Francis is very excited to announce

our NEW outreach project:

WARMER FEET

It has come to our attention that St. Blase Child Development Center and Our Lady of the Ridge PADS (Public Action to De-liver Shelter) are in need of SOCKS -- for

both children and adults.

In 2020, SFA Catholic Charities Ministry will be collecting NEW crew socks for

adults and children. Socks will be distrib-uted 4 times a year, starting in Febru-

ary. A basket will be available in the coat room (off the Narthex) where you can

place your donations through the entire year.

Questions? Contact Kim Jauregui

(mirandakim@hotmail.com).

Your generosity is warmly appreciated!

Let's Get Thrifty: Shop - Donate - Volunteer Thank you for supporting your local St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 7010 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL! Open Monday thru Saturday, 9:00am to 6:00pm - Sun-day,11:00am to 4:00pm By shopping and donating, you are helping those in need in our com-munity Interested in volunteering? Volunteers always welcome! We'd love to have you as part of our team!

• Donations accepted at back of store during store hours • Variety of Quality Merchandise - New arrivals every day • Our stores support the voucher program which provides items for

those in need at no cost. We currently provide on average $4,500.00 monthly in clothing and household goods.

• Donations accepted during store hours • We accept all items except: Pianos, Organs and Mattresses • Two eBay stores selling unique items and helping to support our

mission: https://stvincentdepaulchicago.org/thrift-stores/ebay/

First Look for Charity – February 7 Cruise on over to First Look for Charity, the exclusive pre-view night of the Chicago Auto Show, at McCormick Place in Chicago on Friday, February 7. Join Catholic Charities private, pre-event reception at 5:30 p.m. and enjoy cocktails, gourmet food, musical entertainment, private coat check, and raffle. The Auto Show floor opens from 7 to 11 p.m. with live entertain-ment, cocktails, hors d’oeu-vres, an all-access pass to the premier display of vehicles and a chance to win a new car. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities Maternity and Adop-tion programs and Neighbors in Need Fund. Tickets are $275 per person. Be sure to select Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago when purchasing your ticket. The dress code is black-tie, and tuxedo attire is mandatory for men. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.catholiccharities.net/firstlook.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, January 25 5:15 PM Mary T. Foley, rq. by Carlo Family and William Arzbaechr, rq. by Family and Anita Monroe, rq. by Sue, Patty and Bob and Louis Varlotta, rq. by The Carlo Family and Joyce March, rq. by Joseph March Sunday, January 26 7:30 AM Mary T. Foley, rq. by Kay Flanagan and Helen Capriglione, rq. by The PADS Team and Vince McNulty, rq. by John & Virginia Zbos and Anthony J. Zambuto, Jr., rq. by Tony & Fran Zambuto 9:00 AM Dennis Niswonger, rq. by Brian & Carolyn Whiteford 10:30 AM Maria & Michael Janis and Family, rq. by Phyllis Napoles and Frank Zito, rq. by Barb Moser and Thomas Gallagher, rq. by Family and Dorothy Snaidauf, rq. by Ray & Marian Peregoy 12:00 PM People of St. Francis Monday, January 27 7:45 AM John & Jeanette Wilkos, rq. by The Grekowicz Family and Aldona Sarge, rq. by Sarge Family Tuesday, January 28 7:45 AM Mary T. Foley, rq. by Mike & Tom Foley and Mary Gensler, rq. by Family Wednesday, January 29 7:45 AM Jeanne James, rq. by Joseph March Thursday, January 30 7:45 AM Bienvenido Q. Camacho, rq. by Jimmy & Lucy Friday, January 31 7:45 AM Susan Cava, rq. by Jos. March Saturday, February 01 5:15 PM Florence Grekowicz, rq. by The Grekowicz Family and Helen Capriglione, rq. by SFA Helping Hands and Camille Drage, rq. by Jim & Cathy Arzbaecher and Sharon Hajik, rq. by Spanish Club Sunday, February 02 7:30 AM Mary T. Foley, rq. by Mike & Tom Foley and Helen Capriglione, rq. by Mike Foley and Anthony J. Zambuto, Jr., rq. by Tony & Fran Zambuto 9:00 AM Donald Staab, rq. by Family and Julia Branchow, rq. by Ramona Branchaw 10:30 AM Michael Fahey, rq. by Mike & Margaret Heidegger and Ralph Tassone, rq. by Prayer Shawl Ministry 12:00 PM People of St. Francis

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Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30

Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20

Thursday: 2 Sm 7:18-19, 24-29; Ps 132:1-5, 11-14; Mk 4:21-25

Friday: 2 Sm 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41

Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS

Names of sick relatives and friends normally ap-pear in the bulletin for 6 weeks. After six weeks, the names are written into our parish book of prayers for continued remembrance. At the request of the family, names will appear in the bulletin for a longer peri-od.

Mariola Baron John Brogan

Mary Calhoun Rita Costanzo Betty Devine Dylan Dryer

Rochello Gonzalgo Patricia Hebda Louis Kearns

Vera Kelly Lorraine Kowalkowski

Virginia Lesnet Debbie Lipien Sylvia Lukas

Rosemary Odewald Giovanna Picciolini

Dale Schuit Lisa Simatz

Marge Stevens Louis Tassone

Denise Umporowicz Carl Walsh

Marian Ward Richard Webster Delphine Zielinski

Please visit the St. Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

01/19/2019 Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,480.00 $ 680,920.00

Collected $ 21,281.00 $ 669,340.00

Net ($ 2,199.00) ($ 11,580.00)

Parish Stewardship Please consider signing up for

electronic giving.

Go to our website, www.sfaorland.org

and press the “Donate Now” button.

You can also use the

yellow form in your en-velope packet or call the office to sign up:

708-460-0042

John Cairo Mark Grennell

Ed Nowak Elizabeth Stadden

February 01 5:15 PM (Mass)

February 02 7:30 AM (Mass)

February 02 9:00 AM (Mass)

February 02 10:30 AM (Mass)

February 02 12:00 PM (Mass)

Presider Fr. Jay Suero Fr. Jay Suero Rev. Mike Schaab Rev. Mike Schaab Rev. Rich Young

Deacon Michael Pindelski Daniel Carroll Michael Pindelski Mike Kiley John Donahue

Sacristan Ann Czarny Cynthia Bennecke Betty Kameron Wendy Freer Laureen Pietranczyk

Lector Alice Rzeszutko (1) James Walsh (2)

Gerald Saletta (1) VOLUNTEER NOW (2)

Patricia Flynn (1) Diane Ostrowski (2) (sub requested)

Gabby Bach (1) Greg Moe (2)

Carolyn Kimmey (1) James Massimilian (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Ann Czarny Diania Kufta Lorraine Martenson Mary McNaughton Robert Nerius Maureen Niswonger Michael Pindelski Richard Rzeszutko Fr. Jay Suero Pat Trebe John Zubik Sandra Zubik

Daniel Carroll Michael Doyle Patricia Doyle Daniel Faxel Lisa Freisleben Patricia Grasso Richard Klein Jocelyn Mangila Lynne Sparks Fr. Jay Suero

Harriet Antkiewicz William Carroll Kathleen Cech Thomas Cech Pat Depcik James Dykas Betty Kameron Kathleen Ostrowski Michael Pindelski Rev. Mike Schaab Carmelita Tangonan David Trzesniewski

Kathleen Biederman Deborah Burzinski Gregory Fifer Wendy Freer Linda Higgins George Kaminski Mike Kiley Sharon Moe Sheila Pacholski Cynthia Patrick Rev. Mike Schaab Mary Ann Schillaci

Beth Bruozis John Donahue Gerardo L. Garcia Cathy Kara Robert Long Marilyn O'Sullivan Nancy Palacz Laureen Pietranczyk Margaret Sabadosa Rev. Rich Young

Altar Server

Taylor Healy Anthony Picciolini Anna Walsh

Mark Freisleben Nicole Freisleben Beck Stukel

Amanda Mackowiak Jeremy Pozen Jayden Tan

Brendan Siemiawski Chris Vittori (sub requested) Gabi Vittori (sub requested)

Josh Kane Ryan Kane (sub requested) Michael Szumowicz

Usher

Mike Zoladz (HU) Roxanne Zoladz Joe Czarny Richard Roberts Lawrence McGrenera Nancy Sullivan

Jeffrey Belski (HU) Paula Belski Cynthia Bennecke James Pedersen

Marianne Laff (HU) Richard Wysocki Ann Carroll Wayne Kameron Lori Simard Kenneth Heatter

Mike Olk (HU) (sub requested) Janice Ota Wade Walder Lynn Pajon John Higgins John Higgins, Jr.

Jerry Ondrus (HU) Joan Ondrus Don (David) Hodson Rosalie Hodson

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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: parishoffice@sfaorland.org Parish phone: 708-460-0042

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday - 5:15 PM; Sunday - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and Monday-Friday at 7:45 AM

The Parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. En-trance is via the walkway at the west side of the church building. Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Chapel is located at the north-east corner of the Church. ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042, Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski (pbelski@sfaorland.org) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Marge Curran (mcurran@...) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Liturgy Coordinator: Gina Vitucci (gvitucci@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Al Becker P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins, Kevin Moe, Ryan Reid, Ryan Johnson Bulletin Editor: Jill Hickey Topf (bulletin@sfaorland.org) MUSIC Phone: 708-460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau (music@sfaorland.org) Assistant Director: Anne Madden Accompanist: James Draudt Children’s Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes

Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci YOUTH MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-0042 Youth Minister: Matt Toohill (sfyg@sfaorland.org) The Religious Ed Offices are located in the St. Francis Center, up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours ar Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 15010 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467 Phone: 708-460-0155; FAX: 708-460-5086 Dir: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 (mkburberry@sfaorland.org) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN (CJB) SCHOOL 9250 W.167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487 Phone: 708-403-6525 Interim Principal: James P. Antos Web page: www.cjbschool.org

REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus (edfupton@aol.com)

SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate (ggensler@sfaorland.org)

DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon (dcarroll@sfaorland.org)

DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon (jdonahue@sfaorland.org)

DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon (mkiley@sfaorland.org)

DEACON MICHAEL PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon (mpindelski@sfaorland.org)

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor (asowa@sfaorland.org)

REV. JAY SUERO, Associate Pastor (jsuero@sfaorland.org)

REGISTRATION Become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church. BECOME A CATHOLIC - R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish office at 708-460-0042 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism usually takes place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents. CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Our elementary Catholic regional school is located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th & 94th Ave. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sessions are held on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the St. Francis Center (on the hill). Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 PM and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Satur-day sessions meet from 8:30 - 10:00 AM. Children’s Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during the 9 & 10:30 AM Masses for children 4-year-olds to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Weddings need to be scheduled at least 4-6 months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are remind-ed to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more details. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anointing is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 AM Mass. Those of advanced age or suffering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. A priest is available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 708-460-0042.