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Nathaniel Augustyn Nina Calderone Dominic Caprio Evan Charest Genna Cisek Andrew Collopy Jake Drew Matthew Durkin Quinn Durkin Mia Franzese Brayden Gaffud Emery Gasa Zaden Gasa Noah Goshen Malley Green Molly Hardek Charles Jablecki Caiden Kealy Eli Kehoe Erica Kelley Christina Lavery Ryleigh Maugeri

James McCormick Tess Miller

Samantha Murphy Kyle Perez

Olivia Rekus Nolan Rodriguez

Alia Rowles Isabella Ryan

Rhianna Santiago Gabriel Shackelford

Brooke Sikora Ava Simms

Kolton Smentek Dylan Straka

Aidan Sweeney Madison Sweeney

Michael Szumowicz Haden Toenjes

Mia Wirth Lauren Zieba

Logan Zilinskas Jessica Zurawski

Congratulations to the children listed here who will receive the Eucharist for the first time May 6 & 7

WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE!

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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.

Pastor’s Morsels And Tidbits

Notes on the Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Easter, but this is commonly referred to as “Good Shepherd Sunday,” as all the readings and prayers point us in that di-rection. The shepherd is indeed one of the most beloved images of God, and those who are not religious at all are familiar with the twenty-third psalm. While there is comfort in that familiarity, it is also easy to work almost on autopilot and simply fill the day with the first shepherd hymns that come to mind. But in doing so, we are not giving the liturgy its full due. This Sunday the focus is on leadership and vocations. Today, in a special way, we celebrate and encourage vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life. It’s important for every Catholic to participate in creating what the bishops call a “culture of vocations,” and that includes pray-ing for vocations and proposing vocations to young people. Many priests, sisters, and brothers have said that they first con-sidered a vocation when someone simply asked them if they would consider it. Do you know a special young person who might answer the call if you asked them the question? May I love May. It is my favorite month of the year. It is so beautiful – the weather is getting better and everything is blooming. It is also a very busy time for every-body. It is First Communions, Mother’s Day, Graduations and Memorial Day month. In all that business let us make sure we find time to enjoy it. Take time to smell the roses and admire the beauty around us. Our Lady of Fatima Novena We joyfully thank God for the great gift of Our Lady’s apparitions in Fatima, Portugal 100 years ago. The closeness of Our Lady to us and her call to return to the Gospel through prayer, sacrifice and conversion are as important for us today as they were in 1917. Please, join us, for the novena celebrations (9 days of prayers) – everyday at 8:30am, starting on May 4th until May 13th. Congratulations This weekend we are celebrating our First Communions and some of our sec-ond graders are approaching the table of the Eucharist for the very first time. As they experience God through the Eucharistic Meal, I hope and pray that they can grow closer with Him and our church community. Congratulations!!!

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This week at St. Francis

♦ Baby Bottle Pick Up, before/after all Masses (Narthex)

Sunday, May 14 - Mother’s Day

♦ Rosary & Novena Prayer, 8:30 am (CH) ♦ A.A. Meeting, 8:00 pm (NR)

Friday, May 12

♦ Mass & May Crowning, 8:30 am (CH) ♦ Youth Ministry Car Wash, 8:30 am—3:30 pm (Parking Lot) ♦ Marian Movement, 10:15 am (NR) ♦ Baby Bottle Pick Up, before/after 5:15 pm Mass (Narthex)

Saturday, May 13

♦ Rosary & Novena Prayer, 8:30 am (CH) ♦ Adult Faith Formation Board, 7:00 pm (NR)

Thursday, May 11

♦ Rosary & Novena Prayer, 8:30 am (CH) ♦ Prayer Shawl Ministry, 12:30 pm (SFR) ♦ CJB School Advisory Council Meeting, 7:30 pm (GR)

Tuesday, May 09

♦ Rosary & Novena Prayer, 8:30 am (CH) ♦ Finance Council, 7:30 pm (GR)

Monday, May 08

♦ Rosary & Novena Prayer, 8:30 am (CH) ♦ Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ CJB Church tour & lunch, 11:00 am (CH, UH) ♦ Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm (GR)

Wednesday, May 10

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04/30/17 Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,050.00 $ 991,150.00

Collected $ 24,615.00 $1,018,057.00

Net $ 1,565.00 $ 26,907.00

$114,290.18 2017 Easter Collection

Thank you to the following ST FRANCIS RELIGIOUS ED CATECHISTS & CJB TEACHERS for helping prepare our First Eucharist celebrants:

Christina Banyon Nela Calderone

Bob & Lisa Enguita Katie Jablecki

Judy McCormick Sandra Valtierra


Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic

School is a

Nationally-Recognized

Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

WE ARE YOUR

PARISH SCHOOL!

The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School

is currently accepting

applications for enrollment,

Grades 3PK- 8

For more information,

contact Cynthia Labriola Devlin,

Enrollment Director,

[email protected] 708-403-6525


Built by: St. Elizabeth Seton St. Francis of Assisi St. Julie Billiart St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr

2nd “Roof Fest” - A Four Year, Four Parish Fundraiser Dear Parishioner,

On Friday, June 16th, the sponsoring parishes of our Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School are coming together to hold our second “Raise the Roof” fundraiser and party. The fundraiser will help to replenish the $215,000 that was borrowed to pay for the unplanned repairs to the walls and windows of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School building in the summer of 2015. All our parishes are commi ed to replenishing this money. The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is our parish school, and this party presents a wonderful opportunity to get together with parishioners from all four sponsoring parishes to celebrate our faith community. It is also a way to con nue to build rela onships in our “Renew My Church” parish grouping.

To help repay this loan, we are holding a cash raffle. We plan to sell 1,000 ckets at $100 each. People can also buy par al/shared 20% ckets for $20. Prizes [pro-rated based on reaching our 1,000 cket sales goal] are: First Prize: $20,000.00; Second Prize: $5,000.00; and Third through Twel h Prizes: $1,000.00 [each]. At this year’s “Raise the Roof” party - a fun evening for adults filled with fellowship, a DJ, food, drinks, and dancing–we will draw the winning ckets. . To purchase raffle ckets, please complete the form below and return it to the parish.

This year our party will have a “Hawaiian Luau” theme and feature a pig roast. We will be serving roast pork as well as chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, and dessert. An inexpensive cash bar [$2.00 for wine or beer, $1 for pop or water] will be offered. Party ckets are $20, sold on a first come, first served basis. Here are all the event par culars: Date: Friday, June 16th , 2017. Time: 6:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. Loca on: In-doors at the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Life Center, 9300 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, Ill. 60487. Admission to the “Raise the Roof” party is $20.00 per person, with a cash bar. Raffle and party ckets will also be sold a er all the weekend Masses at church.

Please join your fellow parishioners from the four sponsoring parishes - St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie Billiart, and St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr – for a wonderful summer evening. We look forward to seeing you at “Raise the Roof” on June 16th! God Bless, Fr. Artur Sowa *Winner is responsible for all applicable taxes.. Winner need not be present to win. **Must be 21 and older to a end “Raise the Roof”. ============================================================================================= Please return this form with your payment to St. Francis of Assisi, 15050 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park, Ill. 60467. Name ________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________E-mail Address__________________________________________ Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________________________ Number of Raffle Tickets $100.00 Each ________ Number of “20% Shared Raffle” Tickets: $20.00 each _________ Number of “Roof Fest Party Tickets”: $20 per person:_______ Please Make Checks Payable to St. Francis of Assisi Parish.. Total Amount Enclosed: $________ Cash___ Check___


Religious Education

Re- Registration for 2017-18

RE-Registration Packets have been available since April 8-9, and were due back at your child's next

RE Session.

There are still a number of packets that have not

even been picked up!

Please stop by the St. Francis Center. The AFTER HOURS

Drop off box is available 24/7 and registration for next year is a first-

come basis.

Classes are filling quickly, so don't delay!

NEW TEEN WELCOME EVENTS If you’ve just been confirmed, or just haven’t jumped into Youth Ministry yet, join us for our New Teen days.

Bonfire May 7, @ 7:00 PM on the Hill by the SFC Hot Dogs, and S’Mores Bring your own chair, and something to share. Games, Friends, and Food

Pizza And… May 21, @ 11:30 AM in the Youth Room (Lower Level of the Church) Pizza & Games, and challenges Bring a friend, or two. Great job on my

car, will you write my homily

Thank you for your support Fr. Steve

May 13, Mission Trip Car Wash 8:30 –3:30 PM

May 20th make up date incase of bad weather.

St. Francis of Assisi Wolves Softball

New Freshmen through Seniors 10 Co-Ed + Tournament with winnings donated to a charity of our choice. Sign up by May 21: http://www.sfaorland.org/xtreme-youth-social.html

Going Green with Project Green May 13 & 14

At Car Wash and after all Masses. As SFA goes greener, we’d like to help you go greener as well. Project Green is an e-waste

recycling program. Bring your trash, we get ca$h.

Bring in the following Items:

Empty Printer ink cartridges (Any brand) Cell Phones: Working & Not Working

Video Game Consoles, and Game Catrideges/ Music CD’s, DVD & Blue Ray Movies

Pagers, PDA’s, Digital Cameras iPads & iPods, Hard Drives, Tablets


Beginning May 13th, our parish will participate in The Baby Bottle Project benefiting The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland. The Women’s

Center is a non-profit organization that directly assists mothers and families experiencing crisis pregnancies by offering free services which include

emotional, financial, material, and spiritual support as well as counseling, pregnancy testing, ultrasound, material and monetary provisions, prayer, and other aid. By God’s Grace, The Women’s Centers have saved over

37,000 babies—and their mothers—from abortion since opening in 1984.

Just so you know…your nickels and dimes add up! All of our services are free to the client, so thank you for helping us help the women and families

we serve!

Please take a Baby Bottle home with you after Mass on May 13th and 14th.

Fill it with your spare change, and return June 3rd and 4th.

This is a simple, but crucial fundraising effort for The Women’s Centers. Thank you for helping defend life. Let us keep all pro-life activities in our prayers. For more information about The Women’s Center, please visit their website www.womens-center.org or call 773-794-1313


Last week, we continued a review of the design princi-ples established by the building committee; we fo-cused on the principles for the design and furnishings of the worship space: the church. Logically, I began with the baptismal font be-cause that is the place of our Catholic beginning which is why the font was placed at the entrance, to remind us of our baptism when we enter church and cross ourselves. Let me switch for a moment away from the liturgical sig-nificance of the font, and share the design and instal-lation challenges. Much to my surprise, this was one of the most complicated tasks in the church building pro-cess! The liturgical consultant wanted to insure the font was proportional to the space of the church, i.e. large enough to carry out both its symbolic function and sacramental use. Thus, it needed to be visible and convenient to those enter-ing; able to immerse infants and baptize adults. It could not be more prominent than the altar or appear insignifi-cant. The first decision was the overall design, which is now in place. The large “bowl” as the place for infant baptism, the kneeling location for adult baptism, with flowing

er. It took a great deal of searching to find the correct pump and heating unit. As I learned, there are no “font pumps” stores. (No google 25 years ago.) And for our architects, this was the first baptismal font they de-signed that required a pump. Without going into the de-tails, which I had forgotten, there was a standoff be-tween the consultant, the architect and the contractor. It was not clear who had specific responsibilities for each of the distinct steps involved: design, engineer-ing, construction. While the font project went forward, these questions (who gets paid for what) were not an-swered until the building was almost completed. And of course besides the leaking of the bowl, the pipes leading from the font to the pump began to leak into the lower level (Upton Hall). This was more of a project that I imagined – it seemed so simple. If I knew then what I know now, I am not sure we would have a font with flowing, warm water. But I am glad that the com-mittee stayed focused.

water l surrounded by ter-razzo. These requirements needed pumping, heat, and drainage. The consultant first suggest-ed an “antique” bowl. So, he took me on a tour of archi-tectural stores. A first for me - stores that purchase architectural pieces from buildings before demolition and then offer them for sale. We found few such bowls and then were concerned that cutting a hole in the bottom for draining might crack them. There was also concern about sealing and making it leak proof and even the possibility of leach-ing by toxins. This proved to be a journey of futility. The next decision was to design our own, which was done. We learned it is diffi-cult to make a large ceramic bowl (our desire) that does not crack during construc-tion. But this is what we did. Unfortunately, soon after installation, this bowl began to develop small cracks and so, small leaks. We tried a great number of sealers that worked temporarily, but not permanently. We were in the church for about a year when we com-missioned the beautiful brass bowl now in use, which has not leaked!! The committee wanted flow-ing water as well as a heat-

Adult Faith Formation AROUND FOR AWHILE By, Fr. Ed Upton


of the Church and gives the blessing of the Church. The presence of the minis-ter and the congregation visibly expresses the fact that marriage is an eccle-sial or church reality. CCC 1630 It therefore, only makes sense that the sacrament takes place in the building of a Catholic church. So, give glory to God and have a beautiful wedding in the sacred place that is our church. Then enjoy the reception in a park, beach, or arboretum. Want more? CCC 1659-1664 Questions? [email protected]

My daughter wanted her wedding in a beautiful ar-boretum. Why doesn’t the church allow this? Marriage is a vocation. Hopefully, the bride and groom have discerned that this is their vocation. The man and woman have dis-cerned that God calls them to live out their discipleship as a follower of Jesus in the sacrament of marriage. God calls people to live out their discipleship in the single life, marriage, or priestly/religious life. What-ever your vocation, it is a gift to the body of Christ, the Church. In marriage, it is not just about you or your spouse any more than a priest’s vocation is just about him. Our voca-tions are how we live our life for Christ in his church. So, the wedding is about the gift that your marriage is to the church. The priest or deacon who assists at the celebration of a mar-riage receives the consent of the spouses in the name

I’M GLAD YOU ASKED THAT QUESTION by, Sue Flanagan

THOUGHTS by, Pat Depcik

It was a dreary morning and the world looked awful-ly dull, when I spotted the two ducks wandering through my back yard. They were heading toward their usual nesting place under the evergreen trees. They stopped and just stood facing south, in their own little world, realizing their nesting place had dis-appeared. The trees had been removed because of a beetle infestation. The two came every year, the male and the female, and he was the more beau-tiful of the two. His lus-cious green, blue, black and white feathers far out-shone her dusty brown. They were a pair for as long as I can remember. It worried me as to where they would find somewhere else to nest and then lay and hatch their eggs. they waddled about for a short time and then headed north in the grass. He would move ahead a little and she would fall behind and stay. He would then stop and wait patiently until she joined him in the journey. Eventually, they were out of sight and I trusted they found a safe haven. I thought about what a wonderful world we have been given. How these two creatures could show the virtues of patience, for-titude and love. They were quiet and seemingly confi-dent of finding a new place. They belonged to God and He would tend to them. And He will tend to us. In Matthew 6, we read of not having two masters because it will not work.

God is the Provider and the Master. He stresses not to worry of material things or tomorrow. God knows what is needed and just as He cares for all creation, He will care for you.

A new tree will be planted in the spring and hopefully my two yearly visitors will find it again, and I will see them again as the gift that they are.


KNOWLEDGE AND PRAYER PROGRAM “PROTECTING YOUR CHURCH”

We have plans for emergencies in our schools, shopping centers, and movie theaters. Why not our church-es? Come to St. Francis of Assisi Center, 15050 S. Wolf Rd. Orland Park, 7 PM on Tuesday May 16th to find out what needs to be done. The purpose of the "Protecting Your Church" program is to bring to the attention of Church parishioners and leaders, the dangers that we could all face today in our own Churches. The presentation will high-light the fact that MOST of the churches in the USA have no plan whatsoever in place about how to respond to a "dangerous incident" and who at the church would be respon-sible to respond to such an incident. In general, our church-es are not at all prepared or equipped to deal with dangerous or inflammatory situations. The presenters are both well versed in personal safety and personal security matters. Bruce Johnson, is the President of Integrity Security Personnel, and is a 25 year veteran of the Illinois State Police. Tim Dilbeck, is a personal safety instruc-tor, and is active in the pro-life movement in Chicago. The program will enlighten all of us as to what to expect dur-ing a dangerous incident, and how to respond responsi-bly. The presentation is based upon the premise that it is not so much "if a dangerous incident may occur", but how to re-spond to a dangerous situation "when it occurs". With all that is happening to Church's throughout the world, now is the ideal time for such a program. Your attendance is welcomed and appreciated. This unique program is sponsored by the Respect Life Minis-tries of St. Bernard’s, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Michael, Our Lady of the Woods and Annunciation Byzantine in co-operation with Knights of Columbus local councils.

FRIENDS OF ST FRANCIS CLUB May Crowning 2017

The Friends of St. Francis Club has scheduled their annual May Crowning for Thursday, May 18th at Noon in the St Francis Center Chapel for the Crowning of the Blessed Mother, followed by a catered lunch. This event is by reservation only, and the entrance fee this year is $13.00 per person. Payment in advance is required, and can be made either by check made payable to St Francis of Assisi, or by cash. We will begin promptly at Noon, so please plan to ar-rive to allow enough time to check in and select your seat. As always a donation of an appetizer or dessert would be appreciated.

If you are planning to attend, and have not already done please contact Dolores Grekowicz at

708-403-4135 or Cindy Bennecke 708-912-0524 to RSVP no later than May 12th.


St. Francis Book Club The St. Francis

Book Club meets the

third Tuesday of most months at 1 pm in the

Niehaus Room.

Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 16 at 1 pm.

We will discuss:

“The Private Life of Mrs. Sharma”

by, Ratka Kapur

On June 20, we will discuss,

“Winter Garden”

by Kristin Hannah

One of the blessings of our faith is that we belong to a community of faith. Especially in times of difficulty, it's important to remember that we are the Body of Christ, here as a blessing for one another. If you, or someone you know, is grieving the death of a spouse, please know you are welcome to join us Saturday, June 3 at The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, for a morning of healing, hope and remembrance. Tell a friend or be a friend and accompany someone on this journey. Details also on our new website – ourladyofpompeii.org.

Moving On With Grace: A Spiritual Journey for Men and Women

Grieving the Death of a Spouse After the unthinkable has happened, how do you go on? Finding peace and healing after the death of a spouse can seem impossible. Yet, facing fear, anxiety and over-whelming sadness can lead to embracing a new life. It is possible to once again know happiness and live with a full heart. A F will offer a morning of reflection on the journey of a grieving spouse. Widowed at the age of 25 and with an infant son, Amy is a grief coach and helps people who are grieving a life-changing loss.

Saturday, June 3, 2017

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Check-in and Coffee

You are welcome to join us for Mass in the Shrine at 7:30 a.m. Presenter: Amy Florian A nationally known speaker, author, teacher, and retreat director, Amy is a Fellow in Thanatol-ogy, the past executive director f Stauros U.S.A., and the founder of Corgenius Inc. Amy has authored over 90 articles and two books, and she teaches classes for Loyo-la University's graduate ministry department, as well as at St. Xavier University and Dominican University.

A morning of spiritual comfort, engaging community and hope

through prayer, presentation and discussion.

Program: Liturgy of Lamentation

Presentation and Discussion with Amy Florian Quiet Time Reflection * Liturgy of Hope

$25 Paid Registration appreciated by Wednesday, May 31.

(Lunch included)

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Susan M. Pudelek, M.Div., Director of Pilgrimage Ministry

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii [email protected]

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii * 1224 W. Lexington Street * Chicago IL 60607


“In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, also called confession, we meet the Lord, who wants to grant forgiveness and the grace to live a renewed life in him.”

USCCB, “God’s Gift of Forgiveness: A Pastoral Exhortation on the Sacrament of Penance and

Reconciliation” www.goo.gl/oXNDBj

The Archdiocese of Military Services USA has 800 positions for chaplains but only have 210 active duty Catholic priests serving the brave

men and women of our Armed Forces.

The Knights of Columbus are actively supporting the scholarship of

seminarians to help fill this vacancy. Currently 5 men have been recently ordained

and 37 seminarians are in the program.

On May 20 and 21, Armed Forces Day and weekend, men of our council will be stationed

in the narthex and the bell tower after each Mass to “pass the helmet” for any donation you can

give to help support this important cause.

Make checks payable to: “K of C Council No. 16369” Credit cards will be accepted

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI , ORLAND PARK, COUNCIL NO. 16369


Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima ap-paritions. To honor this special occasion, you are invited to participate in our parish novena (9 days) of prayer. At 8:30 am, starting May 4, the rosary and novena prayer will be recited in the Church. On Saturday, May 13th, a special Mass to honor of Our Lady of Fatima will be celebrated at 8:30 AM, followed by May Crowning. We celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13th. On this day in 1917, Our Lady made her first appearance to three shepherd children, Jacinta (age 7), Francisco (age 9) and Lucia (age 10), at Fatima in Portugal. She appeared to them once a month from May through October. The lives of the three children of Fatima were entirely transformed by the heavenly apparitions. While fulfilling the duties of their state with the greatest fidelity, those children seemed now to live only for prayer and sacrifice, which they offered in a spirit of reparation to obtain peace and the conversion of sinners. They deprived themselves of water during the periods of great heat; they gave their lunch to poor chil-dren; they wore around their waists thick cords that even drew blood; they abstained from innocent pleasures and urged one another to the practice of prayer and pen-ance with an ardor comparable to that of the great saints.

Responsible college student (parishioner) seeks local

Summer child care position for ages pre-school & up.

Have references &

transportation.

Please contact me at [email protected].

FINDING INNER PEACE AND EMPOWERMENT IN DIFFICULT TIMES - Portiuncula Center for Prayer

9263 W St. Francis Road, Frankfort, IL 60423

Date: Monday, May 22 Time: 9:30 - Noon Fee: $25

“Do not lose heart; we were made for these times.” These wise words written by Dr. Claris-sa Pinkola Estes serve as a reminder that we all embody more resilience, strength, and depth than we can imagine. In today’s challenging political and world climate, filled with increasing fear and violence, many of us are struggling with distress, discouragement, and confusion. How do we find hope and maintain our inner peace and open hearts without burying our heads in the sand? In this workshop together we will explore ways in which we can reawaken our sense of hope in the future, preserve and strengthen our inner peace, and open our hearts to one another in a renewed sense of connection and compassion. There will be time for group discussion, experiential exercises, and self-reflection. Facilitator: Barbara Fox is a LPC, holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and is a certified Domestic Violence Professional. Barbara loves guiding people on their journey to find deeper meaning in their dai-ly lives.


Saturday, May 06 5:15 PM John & Mary B. Foley, rq. by Family and Stanley G. Palm, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz and Victoria Stolarski, rq. by Family Sunday, May 07 7:30 AM People of St. Francis

9:00 AM Paul Sullivan, rq. by Phyllis Sullivan and James & Alice Murphy, rq. by the Family and Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by The Family

10:30 AM Mary Murzydlo, rq. by Latek Family and William Francis Hickey, rq. by Janet Hickey and Gerald Kulovitz, rq. by Family

12:00 PM Lorraine Sykora, rq. by Chris Lenczyeki and Raymond & Julia Branchaw, rq. by Ramona Branchow and Gerald Thorburn, rq. by Carol Grunow Monday, May 08 7:45 AM Lillian Bolsega, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz and Dennis Full, rq. by Trisha Goldberg and Richard Seaman, rq. by Pat Seaman Tuesday, May 09 7:45 AM Patrick Leyden, rq. by The Nora Leyden Family and Art Pike, rq. by Joseph March Wednesday, May 10 7:45 AM Susan Cava, rq. by Joe March and Tom Murphy, rq. by Anne Kelly and Adriana De La Garza, rq. by Kim & Sofia Jauregui Thursday, May 11 7:45 AM Eugene Winters, rq. by Rita Winters and Tom Murphy, rq. by Don & Gerry Gray and Anthony Nicosia, Sr., rq. by The Wuollett Family Friday, May 12 7:45 AM Joseph T. Hunt, Sr., rq. by Daughter, Kathleen Matthews and Bernadette Kenny, rq. by Ceil & Tom Murphy Saturday, May 13 5:15 PM People of St. Francis of Assisi Sunday, May 14 7:30 AM Mary B. & John Foley, rq. by Family and Susan Kattany, rq. by Lenore O’Connor and Marie-Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Mark & Karen Ann Skorup

9:00 AM David Dolitsky, rq. by The Wardell Family and Frank Mardjetko, rq. by Richard & Linda Misiorowski and Mary Saletta, rq. by Rosemarie Murphy

10:30 AM Edward Anderson, rq. by Kevin & Julie Donahue and Ernie Horvath, rq. by Barbara Horvath and Barbara Boscarino, rq. by Family

12:00 PM Dolores Zavodny, rq. by The McKane Family and Marie March, rq. by Joe March and Jozefa Wons, rq. by Family

Marcella Behrman Fred Clavio

Carol Dombrowski Ann Marie Egan Steve McInerney

Karen Mitera Panozzo Elaine Prichason

Ann Ross Marge Stanley

Jeff Walls

Please pray for all who are sick and in need of healing, especially:

Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42: 2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10: 11-18

Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87: 1b-7; Jn 10:22-30

Wednesday: Acts 12:24 -- 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Jn 12:44-50

Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89: 2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20

Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2: 6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6

Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98: 1-4; Jn 14:7-14

Sunday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

Evelyn Catrogiovanni

Nancy Paglia


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

SATURDAY, MAY 13 - 5:15 PM

Presider E. Upton Deacon J. Donahue

Altar Servers G. Pertle A. Vales R. Vales

Eucharistic Ministers

R. Adamowski J. Donahue P. England C. Funk

K. Nicholson d. Ross A & R Rzeszutko A. Sweeney

S. Vari J. Zubik

Readers S. Zubik R. Funk

Sacristan P. England

Ushers J. Czarny J & T Sankey

N. Sullivan M & R Zoladz

SUNDAY, MAY 14 - 7:30 AM

Presider A. Sowa Deacon D. Carroll

Altar Servers A. Lubinski A. Lubinski S. Stukel


J. Bakotic B & M Basila K. Boland

D. Burns D. Carroll L. Faxel

S. McCaffrey J. Pedersen

Readers C. Capriglione P. Flynn

Sacristan B. Basila

Ushers P. Belski J. Belski

P. Capriglione D. Zambuto


Presider A. Sowa Deacon J. Donahue

Altar Servers K. Johnson J. Piko K. Piko


K. Biederman W. Carroll K. Cernak J. Donahue

R. Januszyk B. McCormick D. Ostrowski K. Ostrowski

S. Ramsey J & J Shweiger

Readers B. Kameron C. Pytel

Sacristan K. Cernak

Ushers W. Kameron B. Barrett

M. Laff D. Mackowiak

P. Walsh R. Wysocki


Presider S. Dombrowski Deacon M. Pindelski

Altar Servers M. Bakes I. Schreck W. Schreck


S. Campagna G. Dytrych M. Greenan M. Harton

L. Higgins J. Magafas A. Mitrovich S. Moe

P. Piazza M. Pindelski M. Terpstra

Readers G. Moe G. Kaminski

Sacristan V. Piazza

Ushers J. Fifer G. Fifer

T. Harris G. Kelley

J. Ota L. Pajon

SUNDAY, MAY 14 - 12:00 PM

Presider S. Dombrowski Deacon M. Kiley

Altar Servers I. Krzeczkowski J. Malysz M. Sevik


D. Blahaus B. Bruozis P. Depcik

M. Kiley R. Long C. Lucio

M. Pavela M. Vaas T. Wiezorek

Readers T. Governale G. Bach

Sacristan C. Lucio

Ushers J. Ondrus J. Modelski

M. Olk J. Ondrus

THE CALL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD

The Twenty-third Psalm, today's re-sponsorial psalm, is arguably the best known of all the psalms. The line that reads "Even though I walk in the dark valley / I fear no evil; for you are at my side / with your rod and your staff / that give me cour-age" (Psalm 23:4) connects this week's scriptures to the wonderful story of the road to Emmaus, which we heard last week. The Lord Jesus, our Good Shep-herd, is constantly at our side. He calls us each by name, beckoning us into a deeper relationship with him. That call, issued to each of us at the moment of our baptism, carries with it the promise of the Good Shep-herd: "I came so that they might have life and have it more abundant-ly" (John 10:10).

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community

The parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. Entrance is via the walkway at the west side of the church build-ing. The parish offices are open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Religious Ed offices are located in the St. Francis Center, 15010 Wolf Rd.— up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. The Eucharistic Chapel is open for prayer twenty-four hours a day. The Chapel is located at the northeast corner of the Church. ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042 Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski ([email protected]) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Marje Curran ([email protected]) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Greg Gervais P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Andy Bakes, Joe Boyce, Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: 460-0155, Fax: 460-5086 Dir.: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 ([email protected]) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN SCHOOL Phone: 708-403-6525 Principal: Mary Iannucilli Web page: www.cjbschool.org YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister: Matt Toohill ([email protected]) MUSIC Phone: 460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau ([email protected]) Accompanist: James Draudt Children's Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci BULLETIN Editor: Jill Hickey Topf ([email protected]) Submissions generally due 7-10 days in advance of publication. Send copy directly via email or leave in mailbox at parish office. PARISH LIBRARY In the Great Room there is a “SELF-SERVE” parish library

MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: 5:15 PM SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 , AND 12:00 AND MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7:45 AM

Religious Education Religious Education meets on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the Religious Education Center. Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday sessions meet from 8:30—10:00 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word meets on Sun-days during the 9 & 10:30 a.m. masses for children 4-years-old to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information. The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin School, located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th and 94th Ave., is the elementary Catholic regional school for parishioners of St. Francis. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525.

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 460-0042.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 a.m. Mass. Those of advanced age or suf-fering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. The priests are available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 460-0042.

Baptisms

Baptisms usually take place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents.

Marriages Weddings need to be scheduled at least four to six months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are reminded to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more de-tails.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30-12:00.

Registration

You may become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church.

Boundaries North: 135th St. South: 183rd St.

West: Will-Cook Road East: 108th Ave. - 135th St. - 153rd St.

104th Ave. - 153rd St. - 183rd St.

15050 South Wolf Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-3028 Website: http://www.sfaorland.org Parish office e-mail: [email protected] Parish phone: 708-460-0042

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor ([email protected])

REV. STEVEN DOMBROWSKI, Associate Pastor ([email protected])

REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus ([email protected])

SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate ([email protected])

DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])

DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])

DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])

DEACON MICHAEL J. PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])

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