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.

July 5, 2020 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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 the 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)

Dear Parishioners, This weekend we celebrate Independence Day. It marks the two-hundred and twenty fourth anniversary of the Declara-tion of Independence.

Throughout our history as a nation we often have significant challenges that engage the larger community. The current struggles with COVID-19, racial justice, and economic losses are examples of this. I suspect that this year will go down in history as one of the most pivot-al. Against this background other issues such as immigration policy, abortion, and church sponsored education have also come to the fore-front with rulings by the United States Supreme Court this past June Often these challenges are framed in either practical considerations or in the sorting out of future directions. But usually, an overlooked piece of the conversation are the questions about what are the values that are most important to us as a people. We are a nation that prizes freedom but also prizes respect for the law. We are a nation that is largely immigrant based (most of us have ancestors who were immigrants or we ourselves are) but also contains values and traditions that are unique to our heritage. We are always recreating ourselves yet seek to root ourselves in the past. In a sense, we hold a great many tensions in our existence. We are made up of fifty sovereign states and yet are one country. One of the most important things we can do is pray for our nation. Pray that guidance will be given to all in authority. Pray that we will be a nation that truly holds, “All men are created equal.” And that we live out that creed by cherishing and protecting the most vulnerable persons from conception to natural death. Pray that we remember the words of Abraham Lincoln, “Though passion may have strained, it must not break the bonds of our affection. The mystic chords of memory will swell again when touched, as they surely will, by the better angels of our nature.” A century later another American President, John F. Kennedy, told Americans, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” He understood that we are only as strong as our generous impulses. If a nation simply becomes a setting in which we take, without giving, then we will inevitably fail. We need each other. These months have brought home the understanding that we need each other. Something as simple as keeping social distance and good hygiene become acts of respect for others. If I can borrow on the sentiments of Kennedy, this parish needs you as well. In so many ways you have been generous with time and talent and treasure during these days. For this I am grateful. I am especially appreciative of the many volunteers on the Re-opening team. We need them to keep everyone safe and to allow religious services to go forward. The truth is, we need more. Many more! I suspect that the current restrictions which require registration and sanitizing will probably continue for many months, if not longer. Our volunteers need more help so that we do not burn out. The work is not difficult. Welcoming before Mass takes less than half an hour. Cleaning and sanitizing the church after each Mass takes about 20-25 minutes. We are getting this down to a system. If more people would commit to just one Mass each weekend (or every other weekend) it would make a big difference. In a special way, I want to appeal to our young people. This is an easy way to give back to this community that has nurtured your faith Life. Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the parish through the website. I pray your weekend is truly blessed. In Christ,

Father Mike

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Welcome Back to Church!!!

We have missed you!

In order for us to disinfect between Masses and keep our church safe for our parish family we

will be changing our Mass times temporarily. Our new Mass times will be: Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 7:45am, 9:30am and 11:30am and 6:00pm

Please see our website for updates and to sign up to attend Mass. We have to limit to 130, masks must be worn and we must observe social distancing.

Thank you for helping us to create a safe environment for our parish family.

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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!

https://ourladyofthewoods.org/

THE RIGHT DIRECTION If we walk one step toward God, God will run ten steps toward us. —Anonymous

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We Welcome to our Parish Family

Robert and Linda Nelson

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

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, Mary Segars-Koscielny, Michael Koscielny, Walter Atkenson, Genevieve Atkenson, Maeve McKeough, Mildred O’Connell

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace

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

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.

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SATURDAY, July 4 5:00 PM—Alice Miller, Marelyn Gorman SUNDAY, July 5

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Fr. John Finnegan 9:30AM—Lorraine Kobel, Maria Fudala 11:00AM—James Burke, Sandra Carrado

6:00PM—Brian Kloos, Zvonko Cabo MONDAY, July 6 8:30AM—Richard Pedrosa TUESDAY, July 7

6:30AM—Barry Wawrzyn 8:30AM—Stanley Yagelski WEDNESDAY, July 8

6:30AM—Robert Miazek 8:30AM—Fr. John Finnegan, Felix Kozlowski THURSDAY, July 9

6:30AM—Sarah Arnold 8:30AM—Thomas Wisinski, Sr., Carmen Pinto FRIDAY, July 10

6:30AM—Norbert Mikolajczyk, James J. Staudt

8:30AM—Patricia Griffin, Barry Wawrzyn SATURDAY, July 11

8:30AM—Patricia Mustari 5:00PM— Robert Squires, Joseph Bergen SUNDAY, July 12

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Leonard Fornek 9:30AM—Stanley Wisz, Rozalia and Tadeusz Kurniq 11:00AM—Felix Ramirez, Jr., Alfonso & Estela Ramirez, Sr.

6:00PM—Maria & Carmelo Chiaro

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Rejoice heartily, O Jerusalem! For see, your savior comes (Zechariah 9:9-10). Psalm — I will praise your name for ever, my king and my God (Psalm 145). Second Reading — The one who raised Christ from death will give life to your mortal bodies also (Romans 8:9, 11-13). Gospel — Come, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:25-30). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Ps 145:2-9; Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Ps 115:3-10; Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Ps 105:2-7; Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Hos 11:1-4, 8e-9; Ps 80:2ac, 3b, 15- 16; Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Hos 14:2-10; Ps 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-14, 17; Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Is 6:1-8; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Mt 10:24-33 Sunday: Is 55:10-11; Ps 65:10-14; Rom 8:18-

23; Mt 13:1-23 [1-9]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Maria Goretti Thursday: St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions Saturday: St. Benedict

GOING HOME Life is a voyage that’s homeward bound. —Herman Melville