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Notes On My Trip... classical works by a pan flutist and pianist [who There’s no place like home. I am glad to be are a married couple] in a ‘drawing room back. My 12-day holiday in Ireland went very setting’ in the private home of a doctor. well. I had unusually dry, sunny, clear, and This was my night with the Dublin gentry— crisp weather—especially for November, and people who had spent the afternoon shooting especially for Ireland. The only rain day was wild birds in the Wicklow Hills—and not my when I was in the car driving from Ballyhaunis typical experience in Ireland. It was all great to Castlebar to Limerick. The two days I fun nonetheless, and a change of scenery and needed very good weather [due to deliberately pace. not bringing an overcoat] was when we had the family gathering for Mass and dinner in Trim, and at Our Lady’s Shrine of Knock. Both days Shhhh! Now Don’t Tell Anyone… were sunny and suit-coat weather! The luck of I hope you can keep a secret. Do you know the Irish held. what the best kept secret is in the Catholic I had a great visit with all but one of my first Church? By my accounting, the best kept cousins, and their families. My cousins children secret is how wonderful the celebration of are now having children of their own, so it is Mass is on Thanksgiving Day! Since fun to meet the next generation. All the Thanksgiving Day is not a Holy Day of gatherings of the family were terrific. Lots of Obligation, no one “has” to come to church on stories, laughs, and fun. that day. As a result everyone who does come In my late Aunt and Uncle’s homestead in to Mass on that day, knows precisely why they the Gaeltucht [native Irish speaking] area of are there: to give thanks to God for some very Rathcairn, Athboy in County Meath, one of specific things in their lives that they are very their granddaughters and her husband are now grateful for. The prayer response of the raising their own children. The house went congregation that day, along with the heartfelt from one of housing senior citizens, to one with singing is a pure joy. So please, do not tell toddlers in it. A change they would have anyone that we are having our Thanksgiving enjoyed seeing. The little four-year-old ’”young Day Mass at 9 AM on Thanksgiving morning, lady of the house” gave me a good laugh. I had Nov. 28, 2013. Let’s keep it a secret just just had a light lunch, and been talking with her between ourselves, or at least keep it as a mom, and I turned to the little one, and said “Jesuit secret”. [A Jesuit secret is something that tomorrow I would be dressed differently. you tell one person at a time!] She gave me a puzzled look, and said, “We will all be in Sunday clothes.” And I said, “Yes, but I would be dressed as a priest.” She The Financial State of Affairs… immediately blurted out: “You are not!” with the This weekend, at all of the Masses I hope to definite tone of a child who knows what she is give a brief verbal report on the financial state talking about. And she could not believe I was of the parish, in terms of the 2012-2013 fiscal a priest, because I was not wearing my clerical year that ended last June 30, 2013, prior to my garb at the time, was having lunch at her table, arrival as pastor. and joking around with her family. It was a cute I primarily want to thank all of you for your family moment. tremendous generosity in support of St. “Culture Vulture” that I am, one of my first Elizabeth Seton Parish. The amount of money cousin’s daughters, Aine Nic an Roigh [King], that you have donated to our parish, to the is finishing her Ph.D. in architecture at Archdiocese of Chicago, to other important University College Dublin, and is also an church and world good causes, is staggering. accomplished musician [she and her two This is a very generous congregation. It is also sisters who are studying medicine had just an involved and committed community. The backed up a classical strings performance hundreds of people involved in parish on the “Late Show” in Ireland]. She invited me leadership, ministries, catechetical education, to a Dublin Philharmonic Society concert of and parish organizations shows a truly lived faith, and is a sign of the great vibrancy of the A Christmas Smorgasbord… community. Also the skills and talents that are Over the next several weeks leading up to shared by so many, benefit us all. It is quite a Christmas Day, St. Elizabeth Seton tale to tell. parishioners will have a number of opportunities I also want to give some detail about some to imitate God the Father’s generosity in gifting ongoing challenges that we will continue to face our world with Jesus. Christmas celebrates the as a parish, and the work that is being done mystery of the incarnation—God becoming simply to gather information before we could man. We see God the Father’s love for our even think about planning. I want to give a brief world in giving us his only son, and taking on roadmap of where we will be going in the our very nature. We respond in faith by months ahead.

believing in Jesus as our savior, and in love by

celebrating bonds with family, friends, and

Santa's Helpers... community. For so many of us it “would not be This weekend, Nov. 23 and 24, we will have Christmas” if we did not “do” something for a wonderful Fair Trade Marketplace in the someone else. Making a friendly call, sending a church hall sponsored by Fair Trade vendors. Christmas card or e-mail, giving a gift, doing The items on sale are made by third world some random act of generosity and kindness vendors, are of good quality, and support are ways that we all have of “getting into the people striving to make a better life for spirit of the season” and of making Christmas themselves and their families. for others. Our parish provides a number of wonderful

opportunities for people to be involved in

Advent Reconciliation Service... assisting others. Whether it is the drive for the Our Parish Advent Reconciliation Service special need adults of St. Coletta Homes; the will be held on Sunday, Dec. 1st at 7pm in the Ham or Turkey Drive or the Christmas Gift church. Celebrating the Sacrament of Drive for our sharing parish, St. Procopius; the Reconciliation is one of the finest ways that Toy Drive for Respond Now, supporting Fair we have to truly prepare for the Feast of the Trade internationally, or through St. Vincent de Incarnation, the birth of the Prince of Peace Paul, we all have our favorite ways that we at Christmas! seek to make Christmas for others, and for ourselves. Please appreciate that you have a veritable smorgasbord of good causes that you can A Living Nativity... assist. While you may be tempted like I am to As part of our Annual Christmas Toy Drive just pull up a chair at a smorgasbord and dive for Respond Now of Chicago Heights, we are in eating it all — common sense eventually enacting a "Living Nativity" at the Cornerstone kicks in for me, and I choose a little of this and Building where all the toys are to be dropped that which are my favorites. We may all love a off. The "Living Nativity" will run from 9am-2pm buffet, but we can not eat it all. Similarly, as on Sunday, Dec. 1st. Our youth are enacting these drives roll out over the coming weeks, this and there will be a live donkey and a pick those which tug at your heart. sheep. All good "elves" are also welcome to enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies! Keep Smiling...

You Snooze, You Lose... We have been invited by our sharing parish, St. Procopius, to join them for a celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 5pm. More information, and sign-up information is forthcoming. With the St. Elizabeth Seton Annual Music Gala on Sunday, Dec. 8th, it will be quite a weekend of celebration. These are things that will make our Advent Season bright! Page Four CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013

NEXT SUNDAY’S FOCUS: WAKE UP — IT’S ADVENT! As the Church’s calendar turns over to a new year, we get new opportunities to re-visit our spiritual lives, and ask if we are truly ready for the Lord to come into our lives. FIRST READING The Lord will gather all nations into the eternal peace of the kingdom of God (Isaiah 2:1-5). We hear of a prophecy that speaks of the ment would not be one of war and destruc- LORD’S blessing that would accompany the tion. Rather, it would establish justice future judgment that the LORD would deliver throughout the world so profound that the upon Israel and her enemies. The blessing weapons of war could be destroyed for they would be centered upon Mount Zion, the would never be needed again. While this year mountain upon which the temple was built. certainly began with the birth of Jesus that we Even though the mountain was not the high- are now awaiting with hope and expectation, est mountain, it would be given a special it will only fully be realized when Jesus re- Reflections for prestige in the coming era. The coming judg- turns in glory at the end of time. First Sunday SECOND READING of Advent Our salvation is nearer (Romans 13:11-14). Nov. 24, 2013 Saint Paul tells us we must live virtuous lives very least, the end of our world) will occur. and uses apocalyptic language to remind us Paul closes by reminding us that we have that we are living in the end times. This does already made our choice—we have chosen to not mean that the world is coming to an end live for and in Jesus. This means our every- immediately. It simply means that we do not day decisions must reflect the decision that know when the end of the world (or, at the we have already professed. GOSPEL Stay awake, that you may be prepared! (Matthew 24:37-44). In the earliest days of the Church, emphasis tion was understood to be a fulfillment of that was placed upon the idea that the end of the expectation. As time went on and Jesus still world was at hand because Jesus had risen did not return in glory, Christians began to from the dead. In Old Testament times, the speak about His expected coming in terms of resurrection of the dead was considered to be not knowing when it would occur. They spoke a sign of the Day of the Lord. Jesus’ resurrec- of the return of the Lord as something that would happen unexpectedly, arriving like a

Readings for the Week thief in the night. We must remember that we simply do not know how much time we have. November 25-30 We must always be prepared and live as if it Mon.: Dn 1:1-6, 8-20; Dn 3:52-56; Lk 21:1-4 were the last day of our lives. Tues.: Dn 2:31-45; Dn 3:57-61; Lk 21:5-11 REFLECTION Wed.: Dn 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28; Dn 3:62-67; Lk 21:12-19 Thur.: Dn 6:12-28; Dn 3:68-74; Lk 21:20-28 Though Advent is a time of joyful expectation Fri.: Dn 7:2-14; Dn 3:75-81; Lk 21:29-33 and not a “mini-Lent” in which we focus on repentance and reform, it is natural for us to Sat.: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 use the closing of the calendar year and the opening of the liturgical year as an opportunity Lord God, for taking stock. How do I prepare to recall in faith Christ’s birth in Bethlehem, to welcome in wake us up in this love His daily arrival in my life, and to anticipate in hope His future coming in judgment? Advent season. Pole and Though not a season of self-denial, Advent does invite us to self-scrutiny and preparation. Next Sunday’s second reading suggests that perhaps the main thing we need to do is to wake prod us out of our sloth. up: “it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep.” The 20th century Protestant theologian Make us awake and Karl Barth suggested that sin, rather than always being a “heroic” act of pride, often takes “the aware of all of the ways quite unheroic and trivial form of sloth.” Many times we stumble into our sins; we acquire pat- in which You are terns of bad behavior through inattention and carelessness; we follow the allure of what seems present now in our to be the easier path. If we think of Lent as the season in which we turn away from the actions world, and keep us that keep us from God, perhaps Advent is the season in which we stir ourselves out of our waiting in joy-filled spiritual lethargy and begin, as the first reading says, “to walk in the light of the Lord.” In our hope for the return of newly awakened state, we are not simply alert to the return of Jesus in the future; we are also attentive to the tasks to which He calls us in the here and now: the task of listening to the word Your Son Jesus. of instruction that comes forth from God, the task of turning weapons of war into instruments of Amen. cultivation, the task of casting off the works of darkness and donning the armor of light. November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Five

Please join us for hospitality at our

Fair Trade Craft Fair this weekend WELCOME in the downstairs church hall. Light refreshments offered and — Walter and Amy Zukowski (Children: Lucas and Paige Zukowski) serving fresh-brewed Fair Trade coffee!

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to these parents on the baptism of their child on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013: Leo Frank, son of Brian and Lauren Kelly THANKSGIVING

MASS WEDDINGS Thursday, Nov. 28th 9am A special table will be set in the main aisle Please pray for those preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: of the church and parishioners are invited to Lisa Werner and Ronald Rauch; 11-30-13 bring the bread and wine they plan to serve Kellie Bryan and Patrick Ciraulo; 11-30-13 Deanna Murillo and Erik Ulrich; 12-6-13 at their family dinner for a special blessing. Lisa Infantino and Dominic Maglione; 12-7-13 Light refreshments served in the Narthex following this special Mass of Thanksgiving.

Our Thanksgiving Collection PLEASE PRAY FOR We are called as a nation to reflect on the blessings we enjoy as Americans, and con- sequently to live up to our responsibilities to We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, protect and preserve all that is precious to that they may experience the healing power of Christ: us. All the monies collected for SVDP Soci- Charlie Durbin James Smith ety now and during Advent are used for the Laurie Ichinowski Jim Vlazny needs of those within our parish boundaries. Stanley Porembski Cathy Nylen Funds are distributed on a very confidential William Casserly Robert Schlender basis by volunteer members of the SVDP of St. Elizabeth Seton. Many right here are And for our deceased: financially hurting and we look to assist Eleanor A. Spagnola them. You are consistently very generous in Linda Nicola making donations through our SVDP boxes “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.” at the entrances to the church and when we make a special appeal. Every penny of sup- port is used for emergency assistance.

Fr. Bill Gubbins MASS INTENTIONS The Parish Offices will be closed on Thursday, Sat., Nov. 23 (5pm) Ted Zarnecki; Evelyn Nolan; Nov. 28th and will reopen on Saturday, Matthew Kocher; Beverly Perkowski; Josephine Tarantino Nov. 30th from 1-6pm. The staff wishes all a Sunday, Nov. 24 (7:15am) Joseph O’Sullivan blessed and safe Thanksgiving holiday. (8:30am) George Kenealy; William and Sylvia Eglar; John Vitkovic; John Fitzmaurice; Nick Fitzgerald; Kieran Murray (10am) Delores Keller; Robert N. Roeper; Purgatorial Society STEWARDSHIP (11:30am) Cory Falk; Greg and Mary Clayton 25th Wedding Anniv. Mon., Nov. 25 (9am) Al McCoy; Matthew Kocher; Edward Chianelli; Katherine Soprych COLLECTION FOR 11-17-13: Tues., Nov. 26 (9am) Clara McMullen; Thomas Haugh; $27,178.85 Joseph Herman; Frank J. Smith III; Richard Wasilewski KIDS COLLECTION: Wed., Nov. 27 (9am) Ellen Murphy; Nik Samanici; Maureen Koloze $102.00 Thurs., Nov. 28 (9am) No Intentions COLLECTION FOR PHILIPPINES: Fri., Nov. 29 (9am) Mary Judith Berndl; Bill Connors; Tom Connors; $6,970.01 Jennifer Soprych Thank you for your generosity. Page Six CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013

THE FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING “Jesus, remember me, when you come into your Kingdom.”LK. 23:42

E CLOSE OUR What is meant by the word LITURGICAL YEAR “meditate”? It is an alternate W WITH THE SOLEM- form of prayer that can be use- NITY OF CHRIST THE KING, ful (instead of memorized ESTABLISHED IN 1925 BY POPE prayers). One example is men- PIUS XI. It serves as a reminder tally placing oneself into the that we as Christians are called stable at Bethlehem (as an to acknowledge Christ as king onlooker or a participant) to of our hearts, pledging our lives share a family meal with the to him who gave his life for us. Holy Family. What might the Times of adversity, whether conversation be? The food? The now or in the future, are environment? What kind of opportunities in which the wis- prayer might they say? This is a dom of Jesus and his teachings Does Advent trigger an awareness in me form of prayer! What can be embolden his followers to tes- learned from this imagined par- that God is calling me to broaden my vision tify to him and strengthen them that God is calling me to broaden my vision ticipation? to persevere. The trials and which includes the purpose of my life Only the Gospel of John has tribulations we face now in our and even the very end of the world? Jesus washing the disciples’ lives are preparation for the end feet at the Last Supper (John times. Our faithfulness hastens 13). The Eucharist should in- the end times. As we grow in our readiness to be faithful to spire us to humble service of other people. Our Holy Thurs- the gospel in this life, we are already choosing our final day Liturgy celebrated the institution of the sacrament of destiny. Holy Eucharist. John reminds us that when washing the feet Before new life, there must be dying to the old self. We of others we subdue our own pride. We also acknowledge know that Christ is the victor, and those who persevere in that as Christians we are expected to serve others. Chris- their faithfulness will share in the glory of that victory. But tians view all people as God does—not considering their the full victory is not yet revealed. We wait. We hope. We rank, identity, flaws, differences, etc. These are the practices

attend Mass. We receive and are grateful for the Eucharist. of social justice as taught by Jesus Christ.

Father Ronald Rolheiser is a familiar writer and speaker. ORDS ARE POWERFUL. During much of Jesus’ A few years ago he wrote a book entitled, Our One Great Act of ministry He used words charismatically and Fidelity. “As human beings we are sensual creatures in the W stirred people’s hearts to repentance, conver- true meaning of that term. We are creatures of the senses: sion, and forgiveness. Jesus knew and experienced human touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste. Everything that enters feelings as we do. He instituted the sacraments and us goes through one of those five senses and everything that especially the Holy Eucharist to give a physical embrace, a comes out of us, all communication and expression, comes kiss, a hug to humans. out through one of those same senses. We are not angels, G. K. Chesterton told a story of a tired mother on a late pure spirits without bodies. We are incarnate spirits, souls afternoon correcting a crying child hanging on her leg that have a body, and so we need things that we can touch, “DON’T DO THAT. GO PLAY.” Looking down, she picked him see, hear, taste, and smell.” Fr. Rolheiser describes about up. He snuggled up to her and immediately calmed down. twenty dimensions of the Holy Eucharist. This article This is an image of the Eucharist. We are God’s children who presents some facets of the sacrament that may enhance our are too tired and tense to listen to words. We need God’s waiting and our hope. physical embrace. In each sacrament there is always a physi- Manna was the daily bread of the Israelites in the desert. cal element present such as water, oil, touch, bread and Jesus intends His New Manna to be daily spiritual nourish- wine. The sacraments are administered within a ritual lit- ment for Christians now. Along with this new “daily bread” urgy which are memorized formal prayer services such as the Jesus includes the celebration of a ritual meal with others Mass which helps us to grieve at a funeral Mass and to cele- (e.g. family or church family). At times it is only possible to brate at a wedding Mass. God has provided his physical em- receive Eucharist once a week. In that case one can meditate brace to help us, often by our families, friends, and people on the Eucharist to benefit from God’s daily bread. God sends to us for that reason.

Lord, we rejoice as we hear it sung round about us: let us go to the house of God, to the heavenly Jerusalem, to the place of your reign in paradise. In prayer and in faith your kingdom already reaches out to us on earth. We rejoice. November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Seven

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Journey with the Lord and let your heart hear God’s Words…. TheThe RoadRoad ToTo EmmausEmmaus By Margie Guadagno St. Elizabeth Seton Pastoral Associate

Things That Make Us Family

When the disciples HIS YEAR HAS GONE BY INCREDIBLY them for the lifelong journey they have FAST. We are “this close” to begun. In song and in spoken prayer we met Jesus T Advent, then it will be Christmas, will lift up our hearts to God in hope for on the road, and before you know it, Ash Wednesday!! God’s strength, in thankfulness for God’s In the office this week, as we noted how love, and in praise of God’s mercy. We they were quickly time is passing, we all felt a sense will ask God to aid all of us on our journey of urgency in preparing for the upcoming into faith, those just beginning and those disappointed seasons. My thoughts turned to the RCIA who are already familiar with the path. and I started to feel anxious about being We ask God to guide our footsteps and and sad. able to pass on our Catholic traditions to be the unseen, but not unfelt, companion the group in our remaining meetings. It’s on that journey. He walked with them one of those situations where you feel there just isn’t enough time to do all you HE RITE OF ACCEPTANCE is a and listened to want to do or say all you want to say. church ritual during which three things happen: their story. When you’re part of a family, you have a T 1. Each candidate accepts the responsi- lifetime to pass on those traditions, all bility to be diligent in deepening their Then, by opening up those things that make your family unique. relationship with God through weekly When I was growing up, my brother and I attendance at Mass, the study of God’s the Scriptures took turns washing dishes because that’s Word in scripture, and prayerful what we did in our house. Or my mom and He gave them hope! meditation on Jesus’ call in the I spent the week before Christmas baking gospel for us to be his disciples. those once-a-year cookies that we all loved He helped them see 2. Each candidate’s sponsor and family or at Easter baking the Easter bread from accepts the responsibility to be com- Grandma’s special recipe, because that’s that they were panions with them on their faith jour- what our family did. Over the years, all ney. not abandoned those little things that we repeat over and 3. The community of St. Elizabeth over are what makes us… US. We not only Seton accepts their responsibility to or left orphaned, have our family name, we have the essence know who each candidate is, to pray of what makes us that family. that God for them, and to be supportive as they HIS WEEKEND AT THE 11:30AM journey to the Easter sacraments of was with them MASS, we are celebrating one of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. those traditions that help make our T The sign of each person’s acceptance is and would catechumens and candidates feel part of the sign of the cross, which binds us to- our Catholic family. The Rite of gether as the living Body of Christ. It is our always be part Acceptance is their first public acknowl- assurance of God’s salvation granted to us edgement that they desire faith from God through the passion, death and Resurrec- of their journey. and support from us. And it is our first tion of Jesus the Christ. opportunity to pledge that support to November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Nine

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults This Sunday, November 24th, six people from our parish will celebrate the Rite of Acceptance. Below are their pictures along with a brief bio written by each of them.

To be Baptized, Confirmed and Receive Eucharist

Judy Rekar I have been a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton Community since the days at Andrew High School. I was raised in the Jewish faith but never received my Bar Mitzvah. My family only attended Temple on High Holy Days. Seventeen years ago my first marriage ended and I met Greg for the second time in my life. We were married by Father O’Mara here at St. Elizabeth Seton in June of 2004. Greg is a lector here and I have been attending Masses regularly with Greg. As he would receive communion, I would sit in the pew and watch as everyone else received communion. I realized that something seemed to be missing. I always felt that God was present in my life but, now I feel that I need more than just God’s presence in my life.

Michael Moore Six years ago my wife, Michelle, and I were married at Saint Elizabeth Seton Church and today we have a one year old beautiful daughter, Marissa. Part of my desire for the journey through RCIA is so that I can join the Catholic Church and together, with my wife, we can raise our daughter within the Catholic faith. The other part of my RCIA journey is to allow me to add God to my life to help guide me in being the best husband and father that I can be.

Rachel Belle I am a student at DePaul studying Philosophy with hopes of a future in Law representing children in fam- ily law cases. I am mother to a little girl and recently became engaged to a wonderful man from Brazil. I grew up in the suburbs but have always been a city girl. Religion was on the back burner nearly my entire life but as I mature, it has become more relevant and thus deserves some attention. I am also eager to take my religious education and pass it on to my children. As I become more curious and aware of happenings around me, I have discovered certain occurrences cannot be solved using logic alone and refuse to dismiss them as mere coincidence. I feel it is where reason and science end that religion and faith begin.

Clem Lundgren I am a resident of Mokena, Illinois. My wife of 45 years, Therese, is going to be my sponsor. I am retired and have two sons and six grandchildren. I felt becoming a member of the Catholic Faith would make me a more complete person and bring me closer to God. I was introduced to St. Elizabeth Seton Church through friends and the warm, friendly atmosphere has made me feel a part of the community.

To be Confirmed and Receive Eucharist

Bryana Holzer I am 21 years old and currently a third year college student enrolled at Moraine Valley Community Col- lege. I hope to transfer to DePaul University next year. My major is business. I have been living in Tinley Park since June of this year. I was previously residing in Stockton, California, which is south of San Fran- cisco. In my spare time I like to play video games, usually role playing games. I also enjoy just about every crime drama on TV. I have two younger sisters, who are 19 and 3 years old. All three of us enjoy anime or Japanese animation. I am living with my aunt, uncle, and cousin while going to school.

Steve Szyndrowski I'm currently a student at Moraine Valley majoring in Anthropology. I've been a member of the parish my entire life. At this stage in my life, I am ready for a deeper, more meaningful connection with the Church. I look forward to this journey and am excited to strengthen my bond with the parish. A TABLE PRAYER

O God, Source and Giver of all things, You manifest Your infinite majesty, power and goodness in the earth about us: We give You honor and glory, for the sun and the rain, for the manifold of fruits of our fields, for the increase of our harvest, we thank You. For the enrichment of our souls with Divine Grace, we are grateful. Supreme Lord of the Harvest, graciously accept us and the fruits of our toil, in union with Jesus, Your Son, as atonement for our sins, for the growth of Your Church, for peace and love in our homes, and for salvation for all. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. From Living God’s Justice: Reflections and Prayers compiled by The Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action Directors AprilSeptemberNovember 28, 2013 24, 29, 2013 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Eleven

Parish Vocation News

St. P rocopius

Christmas Names For St. Procopius

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Sunday, Nov. 24th “Jesus, remember me, This weekend, the St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Min- when you come into your Kingdom.” istry will be in the Narthex distributing names for Christ- mas gifts for the families of St. Procopius. If you choose How will you make Christ the King to select a name please remember these guidelines: and remember his merciful love? 1) Buy a NEW GIFT. (Please — no used clothing or toys). 2) Wrap the gift. IF YOU HAVE EVER CONSIDERED A VOCATION 3) Attach gift tag provided to you onto the gift. to the priesthood, please contact Fr. Francis (Make sure the tag has the “P-number” on it.) Bitterman, [email protected]

4)Please return the gift to St. Elizabeth Seton or at 312-534-8298 at 312-534-8298 or

Church by Thursday, Dec. 12th. www.ChicagoPriest.com. If you do not choose to obtain a name but would like to FOR INFORMATION ON RELIGIOUS LIFE make a monetary donation, you can give Jewel gift certifi- contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 cates. (Jewel is one of the only supermarkets they have or [email protected], and for the Per- in their neighborhood.) Once again, we can be sure of the manent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob generosity of our parishioners in helping to make Christ- Puhala at 847-837-4562 or [email protected]. mas a wonderful holiday for our “extended family” at St. Procopius. Gift certificates for St. Procopius families can be dropped off in the parish office before Dec. 12th. PLEASE HELP! VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED! SIGN UP IN PARISH OFFICE Vatican Survey: Pastoral Challenges to the Family The Vocation Cross is presented on Wednesday in the Context of Evangelization at the 9am Mass. Participants pray daily for one Pope Francis has called for an Extraordinary Synod to week and return the cross on Tuesday for the next address the topic, Pastoral Challenges to the Family in the participant. To sign up, please call 708-403-0101.

Context of Evangelization that will take place in Rome in October 2014. The Holy See has asked bishops to share Holy Spirit, information about the topic as widely as possible and to open the hearts and minds provide a way for those Catholics who wish to contribute their comments and input to do so. of young women and men so that Instructions and survey can be found on the Chicago a new flowering of holy vocations Archdiocesan website: www.archchicago.org/vatican-survey. may show forth the fidelity of your love, All responses must be received by Monday, Dec. 16th. and all may know Christ, All responses received in the Archdiocese of Chicago will be sent to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops the true light of the world in Washington, DC, who will pass on all collected responses to offer to every human being from dioceses throughout the country to the Secretary the sure hope of eternal life. Amen. General of the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Page Twelve CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES IN THE ADVENT WREATH

“… and the glory of the Lord shone round about them.”

he Advent wreath and the practice of HELP CELEBRATE THIS TRADITION ritually lighting a candle to mark the AT ST. ELIZABETH SETON!

beginning of each successive week of

T the Advent season is an ancient Will you volunteer to bring the Advent practice. By the Middle Ages, the Christians Candle forward in the opening procession on adapted this tradition and used Advent one Sunday of Advent? There are four possible wreathes as part of their spiritual preparation weekends, a choice of twenty Masses, and for Christmas. Christ is “the Light that came into volunteers are asked to come to one practice. the World” dispelling the darkness of sin and We encourage you to consider a new way for radiating the truth and warm glow of His your family to participate in the Advent journey. forgiving love. If you participated in this ritual many years ago The symbolism of the Advent wreath is maybe this is the year you want to be a part of beautiful. The evergreens signify continuous this ritual candle lighting again. So any person life. The circle of the wreath, which has no alone, a group of friends, members of our beginning or end, symbolizes the eternity of Men’s Club or Women’s Club, Moms to Moms, God, the immortality of the soul, and the Seniors of Seton, Social Action Ministry, everlasting life found in Christ. The four candles Branches, a Religious Education Class, a Small represent the four weeks of Advent. An old Faith Community, Members of the Scripture tradition is that each week represents one Group, or a family, or any type of group of one thousand years, the 4,000 years from Adam to not more than six or seven people can sign and Eve until the Birth of the Savior. Three up. There is a sign up sheet on the cabinet in candles are blue and one is rose. The blue the Narthex. This is a wonderful way to enter candles in particular symbolize the prayer, into the season with your whole heart. penance, preparatory sacrifices, and good Practice for all four weeks will be on works we participate in at this time. The rose Saturday, Nov. 30th at 12:30pm in the candle is lit on the third Sunday, Gaudete church. If you have any questions, please call Sunday, when the priest wears rose vestments Claudia Nolan at the Pastoral Center, 708-403- at Mass. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday of 0101.

rejoicing, because the faithful have arrived at WHENEVER YOU LIGHT CANDLES THIS SEASON, the midpoint of Advent. The progressive lighting of the candles symbolizes the expectation and SAY OUT LOUD, hope surrounding our Lord’s first coming into “JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.” the world and the anticipation of His second AND PRAY THAT THE LIGHT OF HIS LOVE coming to judge the living and the dead. This SHINE IN YOU TOO… good tradition of lighting the candles each week helps us to remain vigilant and not lose sight of AND THROUGH YOU… the true meaning of Christmas. TO THE GLORY OF GOD. November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Thirteen

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES

1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT St. Elizabeth Seton Women’s Club 11/30 5:00 PM 12/01 7:15 AM

12/01 8:30 AM 12/01 10:00 AM 12/01 11:30 AM 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT

The Cristofaro Family 12/07 5:00 PM 12/08 7:15 AM Biallas Family 12/08 8:30 AM 12/08 10:00 AM 12/08 11:30 AM 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

12/14 5:00 PM 12/15 7:15 AM 12/15 8:30 AM

Mike and Carol Hamilton 12/15 10:00 AM

12/15 11:30 AM 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

Chiarito Family 12/21 5:00 PM 12/22 7:15 AM St. Elizabeth Men’s Club 12/22 8:30 AM

12/22 10:00 AM 12/22 11:30 AM

Please sign up on the sheet located in the Narthex. Rehearsal date is Saturday, November 30th at 12:30pm Page Fourteen CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013

A donation of a new, unwrapped toy appreciated, but not required. November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Fifteen PageNovember Ten 24, 2013 THIRTY SECONDCHRIST SUNDAY THE KINGIN ORDINARY TIME NovemberPage 10, Sixteen 2013

You are invited to celebrate

The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe

with our sharing parish,

St. Procopius

Saturday, Dec. 7th at 5pm

Bus transportation provided.

St. Procopius Parish invites us to a Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 5pm. The celebration continues after Mass with a fiesta. There will be traditional music and food at the celebration.

If you are interested in taking a bus to St. Procopius, please sign-up at the counter in the Narthex. We will depart the Seton parking lot at 3:30pm and return by 9pm.

Winter Donations to Support Alcoholics Anonymous Women and Children in Crisis If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere Cleaning closets before for the holidays? Bring your desire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a gently used men’s, women’s and children’s coats, meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30- new and gently used children’s winter clothing and 8:45pm. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men toys to Neat Repeats Resale. Donations accepted and women who share their experience, strength, and daily at either store: Worth, 7026 W. 111th St., 708- hope with each other so that they may solve their com- 361-6860; or Orland Park: 9028 W. 159th St., 708- mon problem and help others to recover. The only re- 364-7605. Your donations make a difference in the quirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking. lives of women and children in your own community. Families Anonymous All sales at Neat Repeats benefit the clients served If your life has gone astray due to living with someone by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. The Crisis who has a substance abuse problem, consider attend- Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community ing Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm organization that provides emergency shelter and at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights other services for individuals and families victimized (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). For information call by domestic violence. Warren, 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853. November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Seventeen

SACRED SPACE 2013 SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT…

As we come to the end of the liturgical year the scripture readings on these last Sundays speak to us of eternal life. We do not know the details of what awaits us when we step into eternity. We do know that the God of Surprises is preparing everything that could make us uniquely happy. We were, after all, made to be loved, and at the End, Love Itself will enfold us. With God will be all those who have gone before us, delighted that we have at last arrived. At times in this life we may feel like lonely marathon runners, but then we will find ourselves emerging into a great stadium, with an immense crowd rising to applaud us. God will take us Sacred Space Group by the hand and present us to the gathered community in resumes: which everyone is totally on our side. If this seems fanciful, re- January 6th call the prodigal son. The father does not even wait for him to 9:30am arrive. He runs to embrace him and carry him home. He (Cornerstone) clothes him in splendor, and then presents him proudly at the great feast. Every day little by little we are being drawn into the heart of love. We were made for this. January 7th 7pm SACRED SPACE REFLECTION GROUPS (Parish Conference Room) WILL NOT MEET IN DECEMBER

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry will meet on Tuesday, December 3rd at 7pm in the downstairs St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall.

Helpful Outreach for People seeking Employment (HOPE) Employment Ministry

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry is open to everyone: All of our services, to both job seekers and employers, are free of charge. Our monthly meetings consist of networking, resume review, guest speakers and open forums.

Need a resume tuned up? Send your resume to [email protected] and then come to the next meeting to receive feedback and discuss suggestions.

Employers and HOPE Alumni: We ask that you please share job openings with us. Send your staffing needs to [email protected], and they will be distributed to those who attend our monthly meetings.

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry has expanded. Employment Support Ministry also meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at Our Lady Of The Woods Catholic Church, 10731 W. 131st, in Orland Park.

Need more information? please call Bob Cornejo at (708) 642-2314, Mary Lou Sipple at (708) 738-5905

or Ken Krausz at (708) 214-9741. Follow us at www.linkedin.com.

BECAUSE EVERYONE CAN USE A LITTLE HOPE! Page Eighteen CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013

CONCERT AND GALA

Sunday, December 8th 3pm Sunday, December 8th 3pm Sunday, December 8th 3pm

A celebration of Mary, our Faith, and Christmas

Presented by: GALA RECEPTION immediately following St. Elizabeth Seton Concert in the Parish Life Center Music Ministry FREE wine and appetizers! Entertainment! Directed by: Raffle prizes and Split-the-Pot!

Linda McKeague ADMISSION Admission ticket given out following the concert; Featuring: $5 admission fee without ticket Adult Choir Grand Raffle: $20 per ticket Teen Choir Chicago Blackhawk Jersey signed by Stanley Cup Goalie Corey Crawford

Liturgical Dancers $5 per ticket or 5/$20 XBOXone and Keurig Vue Coffeemaker Seton Orchestra $2 per ticket or 3/$5 with Fabulous Baskets including a One Direction Basket!

Robert Velcich Baskets on display/raffle tickets available as Narrator after all Masses on Nov. 30/Dec. 1 and Dec. 7/8

For Information contact Linda McKeague at (708) 403-0101. November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Nineteen

Seniors of Seton SAINT OF THE WEEK

UPCOMING EVENT DECEMBER 3 MEETING BLESSED For our Dec. 3rd meeting, we will MIGUEL have our own parishioner, Julie Hyzy, speaking to us about her latest novel AGUSTIN PRO “GRACE TAKES OFF”. Julie is an 1891-1927 award winning author and is in the New York Times bestselling authors ¡Viva Cristo Rey! (Long live list. She’s authored fifteen books– seven in her White House Chef series; Christ the King) were the four in her Manor House Mysteries se- last words Father Pro uttered ries; three in her Alex St. James series; before he was executed for one is a standalone title. being a Catholic priest and While choosing from the “Smorgasbord of Good serving his flock. Causes”, please consider our local Together We Cope. Born into a prosperous, devout family in Guadalupe de T.W.C. is hoping for gifts of children’s pajamas or $15. Zacatecas, Mexico, he entered the Jesuits in 1911 but Of course ANY amount will be most gratefully received. three years later fled to Granada, Spain, because of reli- Please bring these to our Dec. meeting. gious persecution in Mexico. He was ordained in Bel- Father Ron will be going to El Salvador for Christ- gium in 1925. mas and we will be collecting a ‘Free Will” offering at the He immediately returned to Mexico, where he served December meeting. Please be generous so his kids will a Church forced to go “underground.” He celebrated the have a nice Christmas. If making out a check for him, Eucharist clandestinely and ministered the other sacra- please make out to Father Ron Hicks. ments to small groups of Catholics. We will have our Annual Christmas cookie or favor- He and his brother Roberto were arrested on trumped ite treat table at the December meeting. So make your -up charges of attempting to assassinate Mexico’s presi- favorite treat or cookies to share with the others. dent. Roberto was spared but Miguel was sentenced to

HOLIDAY SHOPPING TRIP, DECEMBER 10TH face a firing squad on November 23, 1927. His funeral Travel with the Seniors of Seton to the Fashion Outlets became a public demonstration of faith. He was beatified of Chicago in Rosemont, IL. Anchored by Bloomingdales’ in 1988. The Outlet Store, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth COMMENT Avenue OFF 5th, and Forever 21, the 530,000 sq. ft., two- When Father Miguel Pro was executed in 1927, no level outlet mall is home to more than 150 of the most de- one could have predicted that 52 years later the sired brands. You will have plenty of time to do your holi- bishop of Rome would visit Mexico, be welcomed by day shopping. A delicious lunch at 12pm at Prasino, lo- its president and celebrate open-air Masses before cated in the mall, is included. $55 per person trip includes thousands of people. Blessed John Paul II made addi- motorcoach transportation; Outlet Mall discount card; tional trips to Mexico in 1990, 1993, 1999 and 2002. Lunch: Mediterranean salad, grilled shrimp and avocado Those who outlawed the Catholic Church in Mexico wrap or Prasino burger with smoked Gouda or chicken did not count on the deeply rooted faith of its people Caprese sandwich; dessert; coffee, tea or soda. Tour and the willingness of many of them, like Miguel Pro, time: 9:30am-5pm. Departure location: St. Elizabeth Seton to die as martyrs. west parking lot. Reservation deadline (w/payment) by QUOTE Tuesday, Dec. 3. Questions: Call Phyllis at 708-478-0471.

During his homily at the beatification Mass, Pope John Paul II SNOW BALL AT GAELIC PARK said that Father Pro “is a new glory for the beloved Mexican Thursday, January 23, 2014 nation, as well as for the Society of Jesus. His life of sacrificing Lunch w/choice of pork or chicken at Gaelic Park with entertainment for $28. Doors open at 11:30am. Lunch and intrepid apostolate was always inspired by a tireless evan- served at 12pm. Make your reservations at the December gelizing effort. Neither suffering nor serious illness, neither the meeting or call Phyllis at 708-478-0471. exhausting ministerial activity, frequently carried out in diffi-

MARCUS THEATER IN ORLAND PARK cult and dangerous circumstances, could stifle the radiating and Saturday, February 8, 2014 contagious joy which he brought to his life for Christ and which Marcus Theater is having the Metropolitan Opera nothing could take away (see John 16:22). Indeed, the deepest “RUSALKA’ by Antonia Dvorak broadcast live out of the root of self-sacrificing surrender for the lowly was his passion- Lincoln Center of New York. Renee Fleming is one of the ate love for Jesus Christ and his ardent desire to be conformed to signature rolls. Lyric Fairy Tale can be a spellbinding him, even unto death.” experience. Doors open 11:30am; ends 4:55pm Price: $22. Page Twenty CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013 Hey Kids! Santa will be here soon to share a donut and photo with you!

Sunday, December 8th After the 8:30am, 10am, S and 11:30am Masses in T U the Downstairs Church Hall N H O A D IT T W N A S

Sponsored by the St. Elizabeth Seton Men’s Club November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Twenty One

CJB Thanksgiving Wishes On Thanksgiving Day, and always, the administra- Join us! tion, faculty, and staff of the Cardinal Joseph Ber- St. Elizabeth Seton South West Interfaith Tour nardin Catholic School thanks you for your sup- Wednesday, Dec. 4th at 5:30pm port of Catholic education. We are grateful Three congregations who are members of SWIFT the blessings of your prayers, your friendship, are opening their doors in friendship to members of and your donations throughout the year. May God bless you for your St. Elizabeth Seton Church and their guests. SWIFT’s goodness. We are proud to be your parish school! purpose is to give participants an opportunity to gain CJB “Magnificent Seventeen” a better understanding of the Christian, Jewish, and National JHS Induction Ceremony Muslim religious groups in our community. A bus will Seventeen 8th Grade students who have excelled in the leave our parking lot to tour the B’Nai Yehuda Beth areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and Sholom Jewish Temple, Faith United Methodist citizenship were inducted into the Cardinal Joseph Bernar- Church, and the Orland Park Prayer Center Muslim din Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Fr. Jay Mosque and return between 8:30-8:45pm. Recently Finno, pastor of St. Stephen Church and Fr. William we read in the newspapers of Pope Francis’ outlook Corcoran, pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton Church, presided on the “Abrahamic Faiths.” He practices openness to over the ceremony with CJB principal, Ms. Mary Iannucilli. ecumenical groups and respect for other faiths. We NJHS Officers are: Megan Kulpinski, Mitchell Thompson, Emma Urchell, Connor Lima, Keely Tess and Ben Ke- have an excellent opportunity to do this by attending nagyNJHS members will participate in projects that benefit the tour. Sign up sheets available in the Narthex. the community, parishes, and CJB School. When asked Questions? Please call Carol Davis at 708-403-9447. what it meant to be part of NJHS, Megan Kulpinski (NJHS President) said, “Being a member of NJHS means that I have the ability not only to help in my school but help oth- ers, too. The National Junior Honor Society is an amazing program here at CJB where I can become a leader and serve others.” Ben Kenagy (NJHS Parliamentarian) added, “I feel honored to be a member and officer of NJHS and ORDERS lead the school to make tomorrow brighter.” DUE The NJHS Program is overseen by Ms. Barb Kristin and the Faculty Council of Mrs. Janet Dubina, Mrs. Sharon DEC. 1ST O’Toole, Mrs. Marnie O’Neill, Mrs. Maria Niemiec and Mrs. Cynthia Burnett. Thank you to everyone who supported our November Sale! We hope you and your family have a Happy and Makes a great Christmas gift! Blessed Thanksgiving! Receive FREE 1lb. Pork Tenderloin with $90 ONLINE 2014 Golden purchase Promo Code: DECBONUS plus FREE 7 oz. Sample of Kraft Mac & Cheese with purchase Redeem you FREE Hanging Organizer!! If you have Opportunities Book been participating in the FREEQUENT BUYER Program, this is the month to redeem your reward! If you made two purchases of $40 between September and November, Only $20! simply place a third $40 purchase this month to receive a Golden Opportunities FREE Hanging Organizer at your December pick-up. Coupon books offer local Help us reach our goal of $10,000. Every purchase restaurants offering helps us reach our goal! AND every purchase is 100% discounts of 50% off or guaranteed. Sign-up at www.marketday.com to receive 2-for-1. In addition, great monthly newsletters, exclusive offers, and money saving savings at movies, grocery coupons. stores, sporting events, and Order forms are due to church by Sunday, Dec. 1st more! Many coupons valid or order online at www.marketday.com (school #16266) once a month! by 11pm on Saturday, Dec. 7th. Pickup is Wednesday, Available in the church Dec. 11th from 5:30-6:30pm in the St. Elizabeth Seton Gym. Pay by credit card online or pay with cash or office. Cash or check check at the sale. We look forward to seeing you! accepted to: Seniors of Call Jen Krueger 708-873-1387 or Linda Nemecek 708- Seton (SOS). 429-1583 if you have any questions. Page Twenty Two CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013

S A V E T H E D A T E!

O P E N H O U S E

COME AND VISIT YOUR PARISH SCHOOL!

Sunday, January 26, 2014 1:00pm -- 3:00pm

3-year-old Pre-K through 8th Grade

3- and 4-year old Pre-K Presentation at 1:15pm Kindergarten Presentation at 1:45pm

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 9250 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487 is a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

For more information, visit www.cjbschool.org or email Cynthia Devlin at [email protected] or telephone 708-403-6525, extension 127

Available in the Narthex this weekend, November 23 and 24

or in the church office anytime! November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Twenty Three

Marist High School Open House Marist will host an open house event on Sunday, Nov. 24th SETON YOUTH PROGRAM from 11am-2pm. Open house gives grade school students and their families the chance to tour the school, meet with „ SUNDAY, NOV. 24 teachers, coaches, and students, and review the aca- SOUL SURVIVOR demic, athletic, and extracurricular programs available at IN THE CORNERSTONE Marist. The day will also allow visitors to see Marist’s Academic Resource Center, athletic 6:30-8:30 PM With Thanksgiving and Advent both right around the facilities, theatre, student activity center, technology corner, it's time to do a gut check on how grateful we are. enhanced classrooms, and other state-of-the art facilities. As always at Soul Survivor there will be readings, music, For more information call 773-881-5330. maybe some video clips, several competitions and A Very Marist Christmas challenges, food, and lots of laughs. Someone will even Marist High School invites you to A Very Marist Christmas, win some cash! on Saturday, Dec. 7th from 6-11pm at Chateau Busché, 11535 S. Cicero Ave.,Alsip. Tickets are $50 in advance or „ SUNDAY, DEC. 1 $60 at-the-door and includes a buffet dinner, entertain- KIDS KAMP FUN DAY ment, wine and beer. A cash bar for mixed drinks avail- IN THE GYM able. (21-over event only.).There will be an interactive DJ 11:30-3:30 PM providing music, themed rooms, raffles, split-the-pot, and The annual fun day begins for the kids at 12:30pm, but live entertainment. To purchase tickets, visit we need you to be there by 11:30am to get assignments www.maristinsider.net/maristchristmas or call 773-881- and prepare for the day. This one of the fundraisers for 5300.Celebrating 50 years of excellence, Marist High th the summer mission trip, so all those planning to attend School, 4200 W. 115 Street in Chicago, is a Catholic, the trip should certainly be there (but others are welcome coed high school, making Jesus Christ known and loved in the to come because it's always lots of fun). We could use Marist Brothers' tradition, while preparing students for higher adult help too—so, ask your parents if they're available. education and life. Providence Catholic OPEN HOUSE „ WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4 Providence Catholic High School, 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy., TUF NIGHT(S) New Lenox invites all grade school students and their IN TEEN ROOM (SETON GYM) families to attend their annual Open House on Sunday, 6:30-8:30 PM Nov. 24 from 10am to 2pm. A demanding curriculum, inclusive service programs, competitive athletics/ comprehensive extracurricular offerings challenge „ SUNDAY, DEC. 8 students in a safe and nurturing environment. Visit SOUL SURVIVOR www.providencecatholic.org. IN THE CORNERSTONE “DISCOVER ST. RITA” OPEN HOUSE II 6:30-8:30 PM All grade school students and their parents are invited to attend “DISCOVER ST. RITA” Wednesday, Dec. 4th „ SUNDAY, DEC. 15 from 6-8pm. Meet the administration and learn about their TEEN/FAMILY MASS/OPEN GYM academic programs, visit with coaches, listen to the Band Christmas Concert, and experience a night with St. Rita IN TEEN ROOM (SETON GYM) Students in action. All are welcome to attend. 5:30-8:30 PM Mount Assisi Academy Open House Come and visit Mount Assisi Academy, 13860 Main St., Lemont on Wednesday, Dec. 4th from 6-8pm to meet the Go to the Branches Facebook teachers/coaches, learn about clubs and activities, see the group page for all the latest wireless campus and experience the difference and bene- fits of an all-girls Catholic school. Visit www.mtassisi.org. or to post a question. Page Twenty Four CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013

Sunday, Dec. 1st 12:30-3:30pm St. Elizabeth Seton Gymnasium

Donations accepted for Branches Summer Mission Trip November 24, 2013 CHRIST THE KING Page Twenty Five

11-30 & 12-1 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Coe C. Chor K. Fox R. Chehy R. Andrews S. Klean L.McGhee M. Fox A. Gent M. Broderick Attention All W. Krol S. McGhee D. Gurka P. Havlin M. Gniady Ministers!

J. Schman D. Skrzypiec M. Gurka B. Krueger K. Ivancich Ministers R. Sharp B. Tenuta P. Gurka S. Lorenz B. Ivancich schedules M. Taska A. Shemanske M. Gurka N. Lorenz S. Klean available at: B. Shemanske J. Klomes J. Moran M. McMahon www.steseton.com G. Staszewski J. Klomes D. Weber B. Wojewnik Then visit: P. Staszewski L. Klomes Music and Liturgy M. Klomes A. McCoy

LECTORS M. Ward K. McSwain B. Hall M. Quinn M. O’Sullivan J. Bessette T. O’Connell M. Laska A. McKanna

ALTAR TJ Quinlan D. Phillips M. Walsh S. Gaspardo L. Murphy SERVERS S. Walsh M. Perillo M. Walter A. Gaspardo C. Murphy M. Reiter C. Buck B. Walter G. Kozel H. Smith

EUCHARISTIC D. Cristofaro J. Dickover A. Roti E. O’Connor S. Villegas MINISTERS B. Cristofaro C. Nolan B. Knight J. Federico D. Sigourney B. McMahon D. Houha C. Hayward T. Federico K. James B. Raymond A. Weishaar E. Burman W. Bekta M. O’Connor D. Pott J. Kenney J. Klomes S. Michalek M. Merino AJ Kunde M. Fundator S. Hall J. Kokotan-Krauss M. Schmidt M. Abbatemarco V. Patrizi J. Frese R. Dollah S. Abbatemarco M. Galka K. Frese T. Wolski A. Sharp J. Austin C. Davis A. Talley R. Piorkowski V. Patrizi D. Pacholski G. Talley J. Murphy T. Cohoon B. Hansen J. Connelly L. Austin L. Gent P. Hartz

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487

Parish Office: 708-403-0101 WEBSITE: WWW.STESETON.COM Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: 8:30AM-8:30PM, THURSDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM

SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM -SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin Pastoral Staff Branches Youth Program Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph. D., Pastor Bruce Hall, Coordinator Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Rick Vlaming, Coordinator Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rick Wojcik, Coordinator Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Athletics Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Bob Myjak, Director Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop Maintenance Staff

Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Liturgy Staff Carlos Juarez, CJB Maintenance Coordinator Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Frank Siwiec, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Music Staff Joseph Shake, Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music Michael Makuch, Staff

Parish Office Staff Mark Siwiec, Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Parish Publications Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Karen Mirecki, Afternoon Receptionist Monday-Friday 9:00 am Religious Education Staff Saturday 5:00 pm Elaine Pawlak, Coordinator Sunday Diana Barracca, Administration 7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION „ Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturday, between 4:15-4:45pm.

„ Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the Pastoral Center early. We are limited to six children per Sunday.

„ Baptismal Couples preparing for the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in his/her child’s faith development. This session is mandatory prior to the Baptism.

„ Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Please call the Pastoral Center for more information.

„ Ministry of Care is available to give Communion to the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for assistance.

„ In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations hospitals can no longer contact the parish regarding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center.

„ Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are encouraged to make arrangements at least six months in advance.

„ Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from readings and music to flowers and video taping.

„ Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, as well as at a number of special liturgies.

„ Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101.

HELP IS A PHONE CALL AWAY: DOMESTIC ABUSE 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 708-429-SAFE CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE: 888-4-HOPE-4-1 HURTING FROM AN ABORTION?: 888-456-HOPE