May 24, 2020 The Ascension of the Lord

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

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Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, IL

Under the protection of the Mother of God, we are a faith community called by the Father, energized by the Son, and moved by the Spirit to unite in

witnessing and proclaiming the Good News. We share in friendship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to

minister, welcome, celebrate, and extend His Kingdom.

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Dear Parishioners, This weekend the Nation and our Parish celebrates Memorial Day. This National Holiday, which originally developed to commemorate the dead of the American Civil War, has become a day to honor

all our dead, with a special emphasis on those military veterans who are deceased. One important ministry at Our Lady of the Woods is our Veteran’s Ministry. This ministry has sought to assist veterans in need by providing information about services, reach out to those in our parish who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and help our parish in our awareness of the sacrifices that so many undertake. At the Sunday Mass this weekend we will offer a special blessing for our veterans. This year we also remember all those who have died. Many of you will visit cemeteries to pray for your loved ones. As you do so, remember to pray for all those who have died of coronavirus (nearly 100,000 in the United States) and in a special way those first responders and health care workers who lost their lives caring for others. Traditionally in May priests celebrate their ordination anniversaries. Bishop Gorman was ordained 68 years ago. Father Ed was ordained 47 years ago. Father Andrew was ordained 10 years ago and I was ordained 34 years ago. This year the various class celebrations have been cancelled - another result of COVID 19. Nonetheless we are all grateful for the years of service and our opportunity to be part of your lives. Jacob Dunne, one of the seminarians who has been with us for the past three years was ordained to the diac-onate in his home diocese in Iowa. Jake’s ordination was largely private, due to the requirements of distancing but I know you rejoice with him and we look forward to seeing him next year as our transitional deacon. Once again, I want to thank you for your support of those whose needs are greater. I will share part of a letter I received from Christopher Torres, regional Director of Catholic Charities. “I just wanted to thank the people of Our Lady of the Woods for the food donations and volunteers that have been coming into the pantry at Saint Blase. Christine Collins is wonderful BTW!!! We have experienced a 50% increase in volume at the pantry in the last few weeks and have been stretched to keep up with the demand. Your support really helps us ensure that everyone who comes to us gets served.” Finally, I am including Cardinal Cupich’s letter to the Archdiocese regarding the partial reopening of Catho-lic Churches in Illinois. I had included it on the website last Sunday but for those who only read the bulletin, this becomes another way to hear from our Cardinal. In Christ,

Father Mike

REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT REV. ED MIKOLAJCZYK, RESIDENT

REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS DEACON JOHN J. AND TERE MACAROL

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIMBERLY DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ANDY PERZ CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretary Director of Music Ministry Youth Minister BRIAN ZIELINSKI NEIL BORGSTROM RON POTEMPA Athletic Coordinator Accompanist Director of Building and Grounds WEEKEND MASSES: BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:30 PM. Arrangements must Saturday — 8:30 AM, 5:00 PM be made in advance at the Parish Office. Sunday — 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at the WEEKDAY MASSES: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Parish Office six months in advance. Pre-Cana required. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 AM REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH: Newcomers are and after 5:00 PM Mass welcome to the Parish and are requested to register at office

PARISH BOUNDARIES: East 80th Ave., (west side), North Rte. 83 (south side), West Bell Rd. (east side) to 123rd Street to Parker Road (east side), South 135th Street (nor th side)

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Please continue to check our website, www.ourladyofthewoods.org, for links to Fr. Mike Foley’s weekly letter, his weekly video update and the Sunday Mass. We will also be posting any other updates that we receive from the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Bronislawa Krzysiak, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Ronald Brannon, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi, Jerold Wojcki, Lynn Pacetti, John Donaldson, Pat Grieco, Janet Har-garten, Kate Kelly Sladek, Patricia DeValk, Cathy Onak, Gabri-ella Griffin, Florence Rafac, Brodie McIntosh, Patrick Pedota, Mary Segars-Koscielny, Michael Koscielny, Walter Atkenson, Genevieve Atkenson, Maeve McKeough, Mildred O’Connell

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4

Let us Pray Please join Our Lady of the Woods Parish as we

continue to pray for those who have or are serving in the military. We pray for those who protect our country,

for their safety, and well-being, especially,

Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry

CPL Brandon D. Gabry

LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth

Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall

Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen

Sgt. John P. Micham Sgt. Jesus M. Flores

Lt.. Benjamin Feithen SPC Dylan Conover

Sean Girouard CPL Rowen N. Barker

1Lt. Jack McGuire 2Lt. Patrich McGuire

Ian Altieri Battalion Chief Douglas

Mayer

Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski

Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko

Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe

Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton

CPT Brendan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LT Christa Kamon AB Kevin Schwenn AB Sean Schwenn CPT Allen Dagys

Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril

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Weekend of May 17, 2020

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $19,165 $22,000 ($2,835)

Year $948,697 $1,034,000 ($85,303)

If your family or someone close to you

is in need, please contact us at (708) 606-5360.

A representative will return your call as soon as

possible to arrange a confidential

conversation. Confidentiality and compassion are the

cornerstones of our Ministry.

Even though Masses have been suspended, we still have our daily

operation costs at the church and office.

Please consider continuing your weekly donations via online giving

by visiting

You can easily set up an account to make recurring gifts, or you can

make a one-time donation through Give Central. Under payment

type, you can choose either a Debit/Credit Card or Bank Account. Thank you for your generosity!

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SATURDAY, May 23 5:00 PM— Jane Kuzel, Patricia Rowley SUNDAY, May 24

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Leonard Fornek 9:30AM—Robert T. Stoffle, Sheila Kenny 11:00AM—Joseph Kleinbrook, Eric Horabik

6:00PM—Barry Wawrzyn MONDAY, May 25 8:30AM—Joseph Smagala, Eric Horabik TUESDAY, May 26

6:30AM—Kenneth Jillson 8:30AM—Mr. & Mrs. Charles Maier, Alice Borja WEDNESDAY, May 27

6:30AM—Robert Hauwiller 8:30AM—Joyce O’Connell, Francisco Carpo THURSDAY, May 28

6:30AM—Barry Wawrzyn 8:30AM—Helen & Tom Niemiera FRIDAY, May 29

6:30AM—Robert Mackovitch 8:30AM—Staff Sgt. Joseph B. Orlow, US Army SATURDAY, May 30

8:30AM—Joseph Findura, Jim Caithamer 5:00PM— Marelyn Gorman, Joseph Bergen SUNDAY, May 31

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Leonard Fornek 9:30AM—Joseph Kleinbrook, Vange Gieseke 11:00AM—Ted & Doris Mezyk, Joyce O’Connell

6:00 PM—Jeffrey Stokes

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 19:1-8; Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6- 7ab; Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27; Ps 68:10-11, 20-21; Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38; Ps 68:29-30, 33- 36ab; Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7 -11; Jn 17:20-26 Friday: Acts 25:13b-21; Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab; Jn 21:15-19 Saturday: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31; Ps 11:4, 5, 7; Jn 21:20-25 Sunday: Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16- 20b or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5; Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29-30; Rom 8:22-27; Jn 7:37-39 Day: Acts 2:1- 11; Ps 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34; 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13; Jn 20:19-23

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Jesus tells the disciples that they will be witnesses to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:1-11). Psalm — God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord (Psalm 47). Second Reading — May the Father of glory give you a Spirit of wisdom and revelation (Ephesians 1:17-23). Gospel — Jesus instructs the Eleven to baptize and teach people of all nations (Matthew 28:16-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lec-tionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Com-mission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; World Communications Day Monday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi; Memorial Day Tuesday: St. Philip Neri Wednesday: St. Augustine of Canterbury; Shavuot (Jewish observance) begins at sunset Thursday: Julian Calendar Ascension Friday: St. Paul VI