September 2, 2018 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361– 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org

Mission Statement

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.

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois

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Dear Parishioners, This weekend we celebrate Labor Day. We are blessed to live in a nation where there is often great opportunity. Yet there are challenges. Even in a time of high employment there are

still good people who cannot find jobs. There are others who must work long hours and so are deprived of the rest and family time that is needed for a balanced life. Many workers are still underpaid for the work that they do. In ministry, I encounter people who have jobs but cannot get adequate health care. This Labor Day let us celebrate our opportunities and recommit ourselves to a society that offers just wages and benefits for all. Last weekend I was in Seattle for a 40th Reunion of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps members for 1978-79, of which I was one. It was great seeing people that I had not seen in many years. Over brunch, one of the former members remarked that the JVC and similar organizations of volunteers do so much good. In my year, several members taught in inner city Catholic schools, five of us worked in community mental health, others were community organizers, one was a community health care nurse and yet another assisted in a center for victims of domestic violence. The former volunteer said, “There is so much good that the church does and we are better people for our ministries, and yet it is all lost in the pain of the news these last few weeks. He is so correct. We must tell the story of grace, even as we demand accountability. Ministry sign-up will occur on September 22nd. This will be preceded by information offered by the various ministries. Sign up will be different this year and take less of the Mass time. Religious Education is still in need of volunteers. We can pass on the faith only through your efforts and supports. On October 10th, the seven parishes of Orland Park and Tinley Park are hosting Chris Stefanik. Chris is a dynamic evangelist who proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ boldly and faithfully. St. Elizabeth Seton Parish will be the venue. We had about 150 tickets available and we are down to about half of that number. If interested, you can contact the parish office. Chris will provide a real lift to your faith, something we all can use. 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 Terry Macarol

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIM DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ERIC RASMUSSEN 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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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 LABOR DAY Mass – 8:30AM – (NO 6:30AM MASS) TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 Mass–6:30AM & 8:30AM Babies to Big Kids Gathering – 10:00AM Seniors Mtg—11:00AM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM New Catechist Mtg—7:00PM Pre-Cana—7:00PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Smart —7:00PM Baptismal Prep—7:30PM Knights of Columbus—7:30PM FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Boy Scout Trooop 699 Mtg—6:15PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM Pre-Cana—12:00PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM

Please join us every morning at 7:50 in

Church to say the Rosary. Please stay after Mass for the

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

Every Friday after 8:30

Mass a Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Benedic-tion is hosted. Please feel free to join

us.

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2018-2019 Re-Registration for Religious Education

is available online! Please visit our website at

www.ourladyofthewoods.org

New Families must register in person in the Parish or

Religious Education Offices to pick up a

paper packet.

Catechists and Aides are needed for

Grades 2, 4, 5 & 8

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! PLEASE SIGN UP ON OUR

WEBSITE!

Children of the Lord:

4-5 year olds Sundays during

9:30 Mass

Monday: Grades 1-4, 4:30-6

PM Grades 5-8, 6:30-8

PM

Wednesday: Grades 1-5, 4:30-6

PM Grades 6-8, 6:30-8

PM

September 23 30

October 14 21 28

November 4 11 18

December 2 9

16*

January 13 20 27

February 3 10 24

March 3 10 17 24

April 7 14**

December 16: Advent Pageant April 14: Palm Sunday Procession

September 17** 24

October 1 15 22

November 1* THU

5 12 26

December 3 10

January 14 28

February 4 11

25**or

26**

March 4 11 18

April 1 8

September 19** 26

October 3 17 24

November 1* TH

U 7

14 28

December 5 12

January 16 30

February 6 13 20

27**

March 13 20

April 3 10

**September 17th & 19th , 2018 as well as February 25th, 26th, & 27th, 2019

are Family Formation Sessions at either 4:30-6:00pm or 6:30-8:00PM.

*November 1st at 5:00PM or 7:00PM are Family Masses for All Saints Day.

Attendance will be taken.

2018-2019 Our Lady of the Woods Parish

Religious Education Class Calendar

Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019 REP will sponsor a Children’s Liturgy at 5:00PM

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Music Ministry Opportunities at Our Lady of the Woods Ilovetohearachoir.Ilovethehumanity...toseethefacesofrealpeopledevotingthemselvestoapieceofmusic.Iliketheteamwork.ItmakesmefeeloptimisticaboutthehumanracewhenIseethemcooper-atinglikethat. ' PAUL MCCARTNEY This is one of my favorite quotes about choirs. In my many years of music ministry, I have ex-perienced the joys of teamwork and community with all the choirs I have had the privilege of direct-ing. Besides the joy of the music itself, the most important aspect of music ministry in a parish is to engage in the prayer of the liturgy. People choose to participate in choirs for various reasons: for many, it is a spiritual experience and a gift of time and talent to the parish; for others, it is a social time and the sense of belonging to a small community; many participate for the love of the music, for singing and playing their instrument, or to improve their skills; and some continue because they have always done so and can’t imagine their week without rehearsal and singing for Sunday Mass! Regardless of your own reasons, I invite you to consider involvement in the music ministry of our parish. For all music groups, I strive to create an environment that is welcoming, prayerful, and a place where individuals with various levels of skill and ability grow, learn, and improve. Please con-sider one of the following opportunities, and feel free to reach out to me if you sing or play an instru-ment. I will be very happy to speak with you and discuss any questions you might have. EricRasmussen,DirectorofMusicMinistrieserasmussen@ourladyofthewoods.org;(708)361-4754,ext.213 TraditionalChoir: The Traditional Choir leads the assembly with a variety of musical styles each weekend at the 9:30AM Sunday morning Mass. RehearsalsresumeSeptember onWednes-dayeveningsat7PMinthechurch. All singers from high school age through adulthood are wel-come to join us! ContemporaryChoir: The Contemporary Choir leads the assembly in contemporary music weekly at the 11AM Sunday morning Mass. The Contemporary Choir leads recently composed music as well as favorites from composers such as David Hass and Marty Haugen. RehearsalsresumeSep-tember13,andtakeplaceonThursdayeveningsat7:45PMinthechurch. All singers and instru-mentalists from high school age through adulthood are welcome! Children’sChoir: The Children’s Choir is open to students in grades 4th through 8th grades. Re-hearsalstakeplaceeveningsthatR.E.P.isinsession,andmembersofthechoirwillneedtobepresentMondayorWednesdayfrom6:00PM-6:30PM. Further information will be available shortly. FuneralChoir: The Funeral Choir provides musical leadership for most funeral liturgies that take place at Our Lady of the Woods. MembersoftheFuneralChoirarenoti iedbyphoneofupcom-ingfuneralswhicharetypicallyheldmid-morning. Nearly all of the music is familiar, so please join us and provide comfort to grieving families. CantorMinistry: Cantors proclaim the Psalm at Mass and lead congregational singing. Strong vocal skills are necessary. Vocalists young and old are encouraged to answer the call to this ministry!

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ADULT IMMERSION TRIP TO

BELIZE! JAN 13-19, 2019

Want to get away this winter, go somewhere warm and feel good

about yourself when you return? Join us for one week in Belize.

During the week we will

build a home (no skills or experience required), visit the

Children’s Outreach Center and have opportunities to be im-

mersed in the culture.

For more details and/or register please contact Roberta Laska

RL31@ntrs.com (708) 361-4822

Information Open House at Our Lady of the Woods

Thursday, Sept 6 6:30—8:30 PM

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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.

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

Sgt. Louis Piccione

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

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 Bryan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LJG Christa Kamon AB Kevin Schwenn

Commander Justin T. Halligan

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 8:30AM—Helen Wisinski, Patricia Hayes 5:00PM—Tom Stanovich, Carmella

Karczewski SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Robert Clarke

9:30AM—Donald Miller, John F. Howard 11:00AM—Thomas Stanovich, Ann Goldrick 6:00PM—Elaine Malinski, Marge Keane

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 Labor Day - NO 6:30AM MASS 8:30AM—Ann Goldrick, Timothy Haberkorn

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018 6:30AM—Robert Hauwiller

8:30AM—Michael Krapec, Alicia Lee WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 6:30AM—Jim De Fay

8:30AM—Helen Wisinski, Bernard Kucharski THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 6:30AM—Martin Moody 8:30AM—John C. Barrett, Nancy Hannon FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 6:30AM—Robert Miazek 8:30AM—Bernard Kucharski, JoAnn Ruff (Living) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2018

8:30AM—Dorothy Sniezewski, Frank Graben 5:00PM—Robert McIlwee, Edmund & Dorothy Sutula

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Marion Foertsch

9:30AM—Charles Luebben, Frank Shubat 11:00AM—John Lynch, Richard Evers 6:00PM—Kevin Nicolei, Theresa Lussa

Saturday, September 8, 2018 5:00 PM—Pat Leonard, Pat Clark, Pat Clair, Barb Stanovich, Connie Pinto, Sandy Marinello, Pete Yuska, Frank Basile

Sunday, September 9, 2018 8:00 AM—Les Ruisz, Joan Klarich, Pauline Babusis, Holly Tocci, Ray Perez, Walt Kay, Jim O’Brien 9:30 AM—Bernadette Scalise, Gary Olson, Ellie Olson, Dennis Walery, Colleen Walery, JoVenna Muraskas, Kathy Langevin, Maureen Murphy CHOIR—Jane Thomsen CHOIR—Tom Stewart 11:00 AM—Mary Thompson, Kelly Peltz, Alicia Ramirez, Robert Browne, Deb Calandriello, Barb McNicholas, Mary Jo Pavilon, Jackie Faber

LECTORS Saturday, September 8, 2018 5:00 PM—Karen Wagner, Mary Hauwiller Sunday, September 9, 2018 8:00 AM—Mary Ellen Stanley, Dirk Swiderek 9:30 AM—Bridget Duffy, Kevin Farrell 11:00 AM—Merrill Casquejo, Galileo Casquejo 6:00 PM—Nicole Vacha, Tom Cleary

USHERS — MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 5:00 PM—George Griffin, Henry Turek, Herb Koch, Len Walejeski 8:00 AM—Tim Kasper, Tom O’Donnell, Mike Lowery, Mike Fornek 9:30 AM—Mike Grein, Tom Niemiera, Michael F. Ryan, Michael P. Ryan, Peter Gardocki 11:00 AM—Mark Dohm, Rick Paradiso, Matt Komorowski 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak

Weekend of August 26, 2018

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $22,429 $22,200 $229

Year $178,762 $199,800 ($21,038)

Sept 8/9 5:00PM—Brendan Arnold, Emilia Kroplewski, Karolina Kroplewski

8:00AM—Maia Loureiro, Augustine Wilson, Miles Wilson 9:30AM—Deborah Cruger, Jack Cruger, Gia Perme 11:00AM—Isabelle Thomas, Veronica Thomas, Kevin Walsh 6:00PM—Lauren Coghlan, Madison Coghlan, TBA

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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

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

Our Deceased:

Mikolai Tchoryk Ane Marie Sobut

Alan Kaspar Mary Lloyd

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Rosalie Spalla, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Helen Stringham, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Carol Rydberg, Linda Curtin, Joseph Saele, Nick Versetto, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Frank Slomski, Amy Belluomini, Frank Zasadny, Amie Loman, Robert Mackovitch

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the LORD, our God, is to us? (Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8). Psalm — The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (Psalm 15). Second Reading — Religion that is pure is this: to care for orphans and widows in their affliction (James 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27). Gospel — This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23). 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: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Gregory the Great; Labor Day Friday: First Friday Saturday: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

We Welcome to the Family of God: Alexandra May Lombard Oxedine Liam Daniel Davis Jeremy Patrick Lind

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Ryan & Nicole Radtke Heath & Christine Faubel & their children Emma & Logan

I. Danny Berrini & Lisa Lapsansky September 21, 2018

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512074 Our Lady of the Woods Church 10731 W 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 708-361-4754 Contact: Shelly or Laurie olwparish@aol.com Software Using: Win 7.0 Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Transmission Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11 am Bulletin for Sunday, September 2, 2018 Special Instructions: