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TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Our heartfelt congratulations to Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School named as a 2018 Blue Ribbon for Academic Excellence Award Winner by the United States Department of Education Page Two TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is proud to be recognized

for a second time as a

NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL 2008 and 2018

In 2008, when Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School first became eligible to apply for Blue Ribbon status, we were honored and proud to be named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the United States Department of Education.

It is with great pride that we share the news that Cardinal Bernardin School — your parish school — received their second recognition in September 2018, as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. To receive the award once is a distinguished achievement. To receive the designation twice is an honor very few schools will ever achieve.

This award, which recognizes our students’ achievement through their hard work and dedication, would not have been possible without the exemplary efforts of our exceptional teaching and support staff, the engagement of our dedicated and supportive parents, and of course, the long-standing commitment of the pastors of our four sponsoring parishes. Additionally and importantly, CJB school wants to thank the parish staff and the parishioner families of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Julie Billiart, and St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr for their prayers, support and encouragement over the years.

We are now prouder than ever to be YOUR PARISH SCHOOL.

CJB SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Cardinal Bernardin School is a regional, multi-parish school – for 3-year-old through 8th Grade students serving the parishes of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Julie Billiart, and St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr.

Please contact Mrs. Cynthia Devlin at 708-403-6525 extension 127 or email [email protected] for registration information. And, please “save the date” of Sunday, January 27, 2019 (1pm until 3pm) for our Catholic School’s Week OPEN HOUSE. Be sure to tell your family and friends with school-aged children! October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Three

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Silver Jubilee Celebration… Congratulations to Harold and Carol Davis, Long-time St. Elizabeth Parish Deacon Frank Gildea “Christifidelis Award Winner”… celebrated his 25th Anniversary as a deacon for the Arch- This Sunday afternoon, Oct. 7, at Holy Name Cathedral, diocese of Chicago this past May. Minor health issues, and Cardinal Blase Cupich will bestow the Christifidelis Award summer vacation schedules did not allow us to celebrate to long-time St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners Harold and this milestone until now. This Sunday, Oct. 7, at 10:00 AM, Carol Davis. They will be joined by awardees from par- we will celebrate this anniversary with a Mass of Thanks- ishes across our Archdiocese of Chicago, who through their giving. Please plan on joining our parish celebration for service and faithfulness, have enhanced the life of our local coffee and cake after this 10:00 AM Mass in the downstairs parishes. Carol and Harold have been active members of O’Mara Hall. many parish organizations. Harold is a sacristan, volunteer for Social Action Ministry, and member of our Men’s Club Parish Ministry Fair… and Seniors of Seton. Carol is involved as a Eucharistic This weekend of October 6/7, and then on October Minister, Minister of Consolation, Social Action Ministry 27/28 we will hold our parish Ministry Fair that highlights all member, SWIFT (Southwest Interfaith Team) parish repre- our parish activities, ministries, and organizations. This sentative, member of Seniors of Seton, Women’s Club, and weekend our focus is on educational as well as parish life Scripture Study. Harold and Carol have participated on organizations, activities, and ministries. October 27/28 we many parish building campaign drives, and Renew My will focus on Human Concerns and Spiritual Life organiza- Church initiatives. They have been a home away from tions, activities, and ministries. These groups offer us all a home for over 25 seminarians over the years as they have chance for formation, growth, service, and camaraderie. fostered Hispanic seminarians from Casa Jesus, Mundelein Visit the tables in the Narthex and check out what they Seminary and Columban Missionaries. We congratulate have to offer, and consider being part of them. A parish- them on this well deserved recognition. By accepting this ioner shared a story with me that while he has been active award they represent so many others in our parish that in the parish for many years, his spouse recently joined a make our local church a vital and vibrant community, group she had interest and talent in. People continue to reaching out in ministering to a much wider community.

discover their niche in order to use the gifts that God has Rites of Enrollment… given them, and build up his kingdom here on earth. Next Sunday, Oct. 14, at 10:00 AM Mass, we will have the Rite of Enrollment for parish 2nd graders who will receive A Blessing of Children Today... the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy This weekend, October 6-7, at all Masses, we will bless Communion in the coming year. Please keep the children all children who are aged five and younger. October 2nd and their families in your prayers during the year ahead as was the Church’s Feast of the Guardian Angels, and we they prepare for these sacraments. bless our youngest parishioners at this time of year, asking At 10:00 AM Mass on Sunday, Oct. 21, we will have the God to protect them. Rite of Enrollment for all parish 7th graders and their families as they begin a two-year period of preparation to receive the Thanks to All… Sacrament of Confirmation in 2020. Seventh and 8th grades Thanks to our Women’s Club, Men’s Club, and the Sen- are important periods of formation in a teen’s life. Please iors of Seton for “hosting and sponsoring” last weekends keep them in your prayers as they enter this challenging reception celebrating Bishop Ron Hicks’ ordination as period of growth and formation. bishop. It was a wonderful afternoon. The choir, musicians

and liturgical dancers enhanced our rejoicing and thanks to For the “Eagle-Eyed”... God with their musical and artistic gifts. The goodies at the Some of you may notice this weekend that I have reception were very good, and their was a great spirit of had minor surgery on my left eye. [No...not to warmth and joy in the parish. The parish gifted Bishop Ron remove lines, wrinkles and bags!]. I needed a with a sum of money for vestments he will need. cornea debridement. Apparently our corneas should be smooth like a pool ball. Mine have valleys and ridges. Annual Appeal… So this past Wednesday the doctor went in with a You may remember a weekend last February that I sponge and a chemical to smooth my cornea. They preached on the Archdiocese of Chicago Annual Catholic offered me a pill to put me in “La-La Land” or anesthesia Appeal while under the weather with the flu and 103° fever. to knock me out. I chose the anesthesia for their sake. In April, we received the early results showing that we had If I was conscious at all I would have fought them to the only achieved about $54,000 of our $70,173 goal. The re- death and it would not have been pretty. Believe me, cent September update shows that we reached — and sur- they want me put out. It takes 30 days for a full recovery, passed — our goal with $70,562 pledged! At first I thought and then they will do my right eye. If all goes well I my illness really screwed up the appeal this year — and should be well enough to be functioning this weekend, that I did not even get a sympathy vote! But at the end of though maybe using dark glasses, and looking like a the day you all came through most generously. Thanks! “man of mystery”. Page Four TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

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School Award a 2018 Blue Ribbon Award school are chosen for this distinction each year by the De- partment of Education. To reach that high level of achieve- for Academic Excellence... ment, to maintain it for a decade, and to be recognized This past Monday, Oct. 1, the United States Department again for such a high standard is something rightly to be of Education announced that our Cardinal Joseph Bernar- proud of and to celebrate. As one of the four parishes din Catholic School was one of forty-nine 2018 Blue Ribbon which sponsor this regional Catholic School located on our for Academic Excellence winners. parish campus, is a wonderful moment for our parish com- The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School first received this munity which has so strongly supported this excellent distinction ten years ago in 2008. In the intervening years school. the school has remained such a Blue Ribbon for Academic In an era when the “meme” in the media is that Excellence School, by maintaining its standards and “teachers can not teach, students are not learning, and scores. But in December 2017, it applied again for official our schools are failing,” at least in our corner of the world consideration for this distinction. The school did so after we are doing something outstanding and worthwhile in my encouraging [nagging] them for the past three years forming the next generation. And also, in an era where the as Executive Pastor [a role I stepped down from this past “meme” is that the Catholic Church is in disarray, at least in July 1]. I was after them to apply because it demands that our corner of the world, we are succeeding in our parish the school rigorously evaluate its curriculum, staffing, and mission of offering quality formation to the next generation. programs. It is the most effective way that I know for a Congratulations are due to our parish for doing so well in school to “dot the ‘I’s and cross the ‘T’s” in its academic this part of our parish mission. program.

The U.S. Department of Education has students test scores [high test scores are very much part of the evalua- The October Count... tion] and a wide-angled look at the scope of the program. You may notice our greeters walking through the This process of evaluation allows a school to continue to church counting heads. For over years, in October, The improve itself. The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago requests all parishes to count the School met all of the criteria for this award. We are one of number of people who attend Mass. So, if you this see only twelve Archdiocesan Grade Schools who have re- Happening — now you know why. ceived this distinction twice — our peer schools being: Infant Jesus of Prague School in Flossmoor [1998, 2004]; Church Repair... Our Lady of the Wayside School in Arlington Heights [1997, This past Wednesday, we did some repair work in the 2015]; Queen of All Saints in Sauganash, Chicago [2008, church in the area near the choir risers. The trench which 2018]; St. Francis de Sales in Lake Zurich [2007, 2018]; St. contains cabling for the organ has sunk in the past two Francis Xavier in Wilmette [2012, 2018]; St. Joan of Arc in years, and we have leveled out this area. The repair Skokie [1986-2011]; St. Josaphat School in Chicago [2010, required us to replace some tile and carpeting. Hopefully 2017]; St. Joseph School in Libertyville [2009, 2017]; by this weekend all will be good as new. Earlier we repaired St. Mary School in Buffalo Grove [2008, 2014]; St. Theresa some rain/water stain on the church walls, and fixed some School in Palatine [2006, 2015]; St. Therese Chinese loose wallpaper near the ceiling above the sanctuary. We Mission School in Chinatown, Chicago [2011, 2018]. This is also have placed a projector in the ceiling area, so we will a very distinguished list of schools in our Archdiocese. no longer need to have the projector cart in the aisle for The school principal, Mary Iannucilli, some of her staff, video presentations in church. and I, will travel to Washington, D.C. in early November to We are still planning on re-roofing the church in the join the other 2018 Blue Ribbon Schools [there are another coming month. We shall see. 300 additional public grade and high schools chosen each year]. Success… Thanks! This will be my second time in attending such an event. You have solved our happy problem of having more In 2011, as pastor of St. Linus Church, their school was Religious Education students this year... and needing also named a Blue Ribbon for Academic Excellence award additional catechists for our First and Third grades. winner. These are great moments to celebrate. Thanks! Besides the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School, six other Archdiocesan Catholic schools were awarded Blue Ribbons

this year: Queen of All Saints in Sauganash, in Chicago; Keep Smiling, Sacred Heart in Winnetka; St. Bede in Ingleside; St. Francis de Sales in Lake Zurich; St. Francis Xavier in Wilmette; St. Therese Chinese Mission Catholic School in Chinatown in Chicago. We congratulate the students, families, teachers, staffs, and administration of the school on this outstanding achievement. They have made the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School one of the elite academic institutions in the nation. Fifty private grade and high October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Five

St. Elizabeth Seton Church

2018 Parish ministry fair

TWO WEEKENDS: OCTOBER 6/7 AND OCTOBER 27/28 After all Masses in our Church Narthex

Saturday, October 6 and Sunday, October 7 Come Follow Me Education Ministry Groups/Clubs We are all blessed Parish Life Ministry Groups/Clubs with gifts and talents. Is God calling you to Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28 share your faith, Spiritual Life Ministries and time and talents Human Concerns Ministry Groups with others? You will have an opportunity to talk with parish group/club leaders, learn more about the different ministries/groups/clubs, and explore where God might be calling you to share your faith, time, and talent.

Participate in the life of the parish! All are welcome!

Spiritual Life Ministry Groups Parish Life Ministry Groups and Clubs Eucharistic Ministers — Claudia Nolan, Liturgy Director Men’s Club — Mike Johnson, President Lectors — Claudia Nolan, Liturgy Director Women’s Club — Laurie Coe, President Altar Servers — Father John Zurek, Associate Pastor Seniors of Seton (SOS) — Doug Benker, President Greeters — Claudia Nolan, Liturgy Director Youth Ministry — Kyle Groves, Director and Bruce Hall Sacristans and Assistants — Claudia Nolan, Liturgy Director Young Adult Ministry — Kyle Groves, Director Adult Choir/Teen Choir — Linda McKeague, Music Director Youth Athletics — Bob Myjak, Athletic Director Ministers of Care — Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Welcome Committee — Marjorie Broderick Ministry of Consolation — Donna Houha Cub Scouts (at CJB) — Contact School Adult Altar Servers — Kathy O’Sullivan Parish Pastoral Council — Cathy Steckhan, President Art and Environment — Claudia Nolan, Liturgy Director Finance Committee — Father Bill Corcoran Children’s Liturgy of the Word — Diana Barracca Mary Vlaming Human Concerns Ministry Groups Rosary Group — Suzanne LaCosse Creation Care Team — Andy Panelli Centering Prayer — Marge Quinn Seton Sowers, Newborns in Need — Carol Dimer Divine Chaplet of Mercy — Tom Scorzo Social Action Ministry — Father John Zurek, Associate Pastor Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen — Bernadette Kemp Sharing Parish-St. Procopius Church — Doug Benker Education Ministry Groups and Clubs Right for Life — Darlene Raila Religious Education Program — Mary Vlaming SWIFT (South West Interfaith Team) — Carol Davis Diana Barracca Fair Trade Events — Darlene Raila/Sue Rosinski Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School — Mary Iannucilli, Principal Respond Now — Elizabeth Wisnasky Baptism Preparation — Deacon Frank Gildea St. Vincent DePaul Society — Father Bill Gubbins Marriage Preparation (PreCana) — Deacon Dennis Cristofaro Alcoholics Anonymous Sacred Space — Sister Liz Pardo Hope Ministry — Arnie Skibinski Scripture Study (Adult) — Father Bill Gubbins, Mary Vlaming Prayer Shawl Ministry — Sharon Leone Book Club— Claudia Nolan, Liturgy Director Heartwarmers — Barbara Cristofaro RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults — Father Bill Corcoran St. Monica Ministry of Compassion for the Family — Kathy Galvin

To reach a Parish Ministry contact person please call the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Office at 708-403-0101. Page Six TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

WELCOME

Phyllis Lazzara Josh Vanchipurakal Abraham and Jaime Villegas

WEDDINGS

Pray for this couple as they prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Kimberly Hastings and Frank Cristelli, Jr.; 10-13-18 Jordan Marks and Jacob Roberts; 11-2-18

PLEASE PRAY FOR

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ:

Dear Friends,

Jim Duffy Over 22 years ago, God providentially sent me Robert Prost, Sr. to an amazing parish named, “St. Elizabeth Seton,” Jean Keeney in Orland Hills. I was such a young priest and you Tom Cohoon John Polley not only welcomed me, but also you helped to form Jackie Morales me and my priesthood. Since that time, I have Don Gray been grateful for the heartfelt people I have met, Richard Hallstein ministered to and worked with there. Peter Viray After being named a Bishop, one of my very first Elpidio Maglaya priorities was to celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving John Leslie with all of you. The Mass and Reception last Allison Kramer Kevin Fonte Sunday were filled with so much love, hope and Charles David Larson

joy. Per usual, you outdid yourselves with all the details and expressions of support. And for our deceased: Cecelia Labus Thank you to Fr. Bill Corcoran, my brother Therese Knox Priests, the SES Staff, the Choir, Musicians and William Ohlmann Liturgical Dancers, the Knights of Columbus, “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.” Maryola Ward and the team of volunteers as well as the support of the Men’s Club, Women’s Club, and Seniors of Seton, Bernice Benker (photo posters), the MASS INTENTIONS many generous donors of desserts, and all of you who attended that unforgettable celebration! Sat., Oct. 6 (5pm) Theresa Labus; Mary Kokotan I still cannot stop smiling when I think about it. Sun., Oct. 7 (7:15am) Gregory Soprych; Walter Krol Please continue to pray for me and know that (8:30am) Jack Yanahan; Theresa Labus (10am) Thomas Klinkner; For All Parishioners I pray for you daily. (11:30am) Milan Serdar; Edward Senese May God bless you always, Mon., Oct. 8 (9am) Michelle and Tom Bolow (Living); Lucille Bartels Paz y bien, Tues., Oct. 9 (9am) Grace Beissel; Bob LaCosse Bishop Ron Hicks Wednesday, Oct. 10 (9am) Helen Weinert; Kathleen Sopczak Thurs., Oct. 11 (9am) Peter O’Grady; Peter Hoogervorst Fri., Oct. 12 (9am) Eugene DeFrank; Gregory Soprych STEWARDSHIP Sat., Oct. 13 (5pm) Russel F. Tarver, Jr.; Larry Ryan Sun., Oct. 14 (7:15am) Lucille Bartels; Gregory Soprych (8:30am) Charles Lofrano; Lydia Irwin COLLECTION FOR 9-30-18: $19,735.60 (10am) Patricia Anderson; Lorraine Maciejewski

KIDS’ COLLECTION: $ 81.07 (11:30am) Paolo Valente; For All Parishioners Thank you for your generosity. October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Seven

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Prizes! Raffle! Fun! Trivia $10 person

NEXT SATURDAY! Oct. 13 6:30 p.m. Start forming B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Favorite Beverages, wine, beer or ?). your team Bring your own appetizer or desserts. now! PIZZA WILL BE SOLD BY THE SLICE OR

PRE-ORDER A PIZZA FOR YOUR OWN TEAM/TABLE.

Coffee provided. Trivia tickets and pizza order forms available in the parish office. Doors to Parish Life Center open at 6pm. Fun starts at 6:30pm! Tickets sold in Individuals or teams of 8 or 10 are welcome! the parish Participants must be high-school age-older. office Questions? Call Claudia Nolan at 708-403-0101.

Trivia Event Rules: scored, answers will be read before continuing to the next 1. You must be high school age or older to participate. round. 2. The Trivia Competition has 100 possible points. 12. The use of cell phones, laptops, PDA’s or other media 3. Eight rounds consisting of “Groups of Questions” with device is prohibited. Please do not leave cell phones on your 10 questions in each group. table. Please leave the room if you must use your phone. You 4. A Flash Round with 10 questions. may not return to the Parish Life Center until the current round 5. A Lightening Round with 10 questions. is complete. 6. Select a captain for your team. (Team Captain turns in an- 13. Judges will post team scores for all to see at the end of swer sheet to the judge assigned to your team. each round excluding the Lightening and Flash Rounds. The 7. A “Mulligan” (free space) can be purchased for each round. judge’s committee has the final say on any disputed answers. A “Mulligan” is $5. Only one “Mulligan” allowed per round. 14. Team totals will be posted and/or announced throughout 8. After the 6th round you can purchase a “Mulligan” for $6, the event. 7th round for $7, and so on. 15. 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold until Round 10 and you can 9. A question will be read twice and projected on a screen. purchase as many or as few as you want. The drawing will be 10. Correct spelling on the answer sheets is not required, at the end of the night. however, answers must be legible and the judges must be 16. Keep your team discussions to a low roar unless you want able to easily recognize your answers. the neighboring team to eavesdrop. 11. Immediately turn in answer sheets before the next round 17. In case of a tie, a question will be drawn at random and begins to the judge assigned to your team. If your team’s an- a question asked to the teams. The team(s) that answer(s) swer sheet is not submitted in the allotted time, the team will correctly will win or multiple teams will answer another receive no score for that round. After all answer sheets are question; as in single elimination. Page Eight TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018 Being Missionary To Our Own Children By Rev. Ronald Rolheiser t is no secret that we’re having 6) Today’s secularity has a particular set of trouble passing the faith on to our characteristics: I own children. Our churches are greying • it is an uneven terrain; and emptying and our own children are no • you cannot measure it simply by declining longer walking the path of faith, at least not church attendance because there is still, in public and ecclesial faith, with us. The most secularity, a strong, diffusive, belief in the difficult mission field in the world today is supernatural, a believing without belonging; Western culture, secularity, the board and there is a resurgence of religious rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and sensibility, carried by, among other things, entertainment rooms within which we and our immigrant communities and the rise of our children live, work, and play. religious movements. With this in mind, the religious congregation I belong to, the Oblates of 7) Religious decline in secularity, may be Mary Immaculate, held a symposium the exception rather than the way the future recently in San Antonio, Texas, which had is going. There are three different images of secularity that suggest this: as its theme: “Missionaries to Secularity”; “Let the children come to me; perhaps more aptly subtitled: Being • secularity as receding and eroding; missionaries to our own children. John do not prevent them, • as a veneer, you poke deeply into it and Shea, John O’Donohue, Robert Schreiter, for the kingdom of God see a teeming religiosity underneath, and • Robert Barron, and Mary Jo Leddy were belongs to such as these.” as an island within a sea of religiosity (in a invited as special resource persons. Here world perspective). Inside of our churches are ten principles we enunciated there: we, too, are not homogeneous. We are not

1) Secularity is both a restriction of consciousness and a one generation but are two-and-half generations within a widening and freeing of it. It is spiritually interested, but single generation. As well, we should observe how largely spiritually illiterate, not so much bad as asleep. various counter-cultural groups are engaging secularity: Evangelization is very much about waking someone to fundamentalists, enthusiasm movements, social justice another reality. Liberals and conservatives are asleep in groups, the new conservatives. All these groups, both different ways, liberal ideology is too privatized and the right and the left, have three things in common: • conservative ideology too re-entrenched in authority and they foster and feed-off a sense of community; rules, even as our culture had replaced the ideal of a good • they try to give clear form to life; life by the vision of having more. • they call for a clear set of actions.

2) How does one become spiritual without leaving behind 8) We may not continue to keep our faith private. the physical, the emotional, the sexual, the bodily? To move Evangelization must show itself publicly, like the medieval beyond churches that are weary, grey, and tired, we must pilgrimages and processions and today’s papal youth days. move beyond clericalism, fear of the feminine, excessive Faith must be expressed publicly, in colorful, romantic ways. disease with eros, false reliance on authority, and reclaim our We must stop building “beige churches” and build churches mystical and our intellectual traditions. that express public faith. We are drowning in individuality.

3) Jesus offers a model: He tries to wake us from both our 9) Unless we can regain our own inner vision and define distractions and from the ways we habitually fall asleep “out ourselves more by what we are for than what we are against of sorrow.” We need to begin our proclamation with what lies we will continue to divide from each other. The Christian at the center of our faith: Christ has died and has risen. We tradition offers that inner vision and throws light on a history kill God, but God returns in a forgiving love and this is what and upon realities beyond the here and now and, most opens up a new world. What’s unique to Christianity is that importantly, calls us to world citizenship, beyond our own God gives himself as friendship, love, forgiveness, non- backgrounds. violence, empathy, compassion. 10) Finally, a few sound-bytes to chew on: 4) We must listen to our contemplatives: our poets, “When the sun shines right even the meanest trees sparkle.” artists, mystics, and returning missionaries. They will help tell us what’s best and worst in secularity and help us form — Flannery O’Connor an alternative imagination, an alternative to the “myth-of- “The cock will crow at the breaking of your own ego. progress.” There are lots of ways to wake up!” 5) There are three levels to evangelization: — John Shea • the renewal of the evangelizers themselves; “We are better than we know and worse than we think.” • a calling back of those who have heard the gospel, but it has not taken hold or been lost in some way; and — Mary Jo Leddy • a calling of those have not yet heard the gospel. Our own “We must gamble everything for love.” children, mostly fall into the second category. — Rumi October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Nine

Annual Liturgy of Remembrance For the Loss of a Child Tuesday, Oct. 9 7pm

For all who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or death of a beloved child — no matter how long ago, their lives will never be forgotten. Therefore, we annually celebrate this liturgy so we may return yearly to remember the love that was shared in their creation and the way these little souls have touched others’ lives. All life needs to be recognized, welcomed, and celebrated in some way.

Our memories of these children had their beginnings in our hearts and will continue to live on there as a very important part of us. It is this love, those memories we seek to hold and cherish during this Liturgy. We have this Mass annually as an opportunity to continually celebrate with you the lives of these very special children who do not have yearly birthdays to celebrate. We invite you, your family and friends, and all those who have shared in that loss and who have been supportive through the years with their prayers and presence — to attend.

Light refreshments will be served following the liturgy. Page Ten TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH Respect Life Month is an effort the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to help Catholics understand, value, and become engaged with building a culture that cherishes every human life. We will focus each week on different aspects of Respect Life issues during this month.

Uniquely You decisions with a false "either/or" mentality, pitting mother From your first moments of exis- against child. For example, a baby conceived in rape is not tence, you had all the DNA that an aggressor deserving death by abortion. She is innocent, would determine your sex, facial like her mother. They both deserve compassionate care and features, physique, and the color of your skin, hair, and eyes. support, not more violence. Abortion doesn't bring healing or At 24 days, your heart began beating. By 8 weeks, all your peace, but both can be found in the courageous decision to organs were present, and your unique fingerprints were form- give birth to the baby. ing. Ultrasounds show that by 18 weeks, you could swim, som- Today, many babies diagnosed prenatally with a disability ersault, suck your thumb, and even cover your ears if you are aborted. Frightened parents, unsure of their ability to care heard loud music. If you'd been born just 23 weeks after con- for such a child, can trust that God gave them this child for a ception, your chance of survival would be 50-80 percent; by 25 reason. Parents raising children with disabilities often write about the unexpected joys and transformative effect on their weeks, it's over 90 percent, and that's still months before full- 6 term birth.1 Now, if someone takes an innocent person's life families. after he or she is born, it's against the law; just minutes before Even when the disabilities are so severe that the baby is birth, it's legal in most states and called abortion. The only real likely to die before or soon after birth, "many parents who car- difference is a declaration by the United States Supreme Court ried their children to term say that protecting their baby and in Roe v. Wade (1973). honoring his or her natural life, no matter how brief, was pro- foundly healing."7 Abortion Is Permitted Up to Full-Term Birth Many people don't realize how unrestricted legal abortion is, Very rarely, continuing a pregnancy may put a mother's misled by Roe's claim that states may ban abortions after vi- life at risk—for example, because of a tubal pregnancy or ability "except when it is necessary to preserve the life or aggressive uterine cancer. It is morally licit to remove the health of the mother." ("Viability" is when the baby has a rea- threat to the mother's life by removing the cancerous uterus sonable chance of survival outside the womb.) But in Roe's or the fallopian tube where the child implanted, even though companion case, Doe v. Bolton, the Court defined "health" to it is foreseeable that the child will die as an indirect and unin- include "all factors—physical, emotional, psychological, famil- tended result of such surgery. But abortion—a direct and inten- ial, and the woman's age—relevant to the wellbeing" of the tional taking of a child's life—is never morally permissible. mother. That seems broad enough to permit virtually any abor- What Are We to Do? tion post-viability. Love them both! Support women who need help during The Supreme Court, however, has yet to be confronted with and after difficult pregnancies through the work of your dioce- a challenge to a post-viability ban that will test Doe's breadth. san Respect Life office and local pregnancy care centers. Indeed, 20 states currently ban late-term abortions subject to a Educate yourself and others about struggles some narrow exception for the mother's life or physical health (not for experience after abortion, and find out where to refer those emotional, psychological, familial, or age-related reasons). seeking help at www.hopeafterabortion.org. If you feel called Most of these laws have gone unchallenged, but they are hard to support your local ministry, contact your diocesan Project to enforce even if they are constitutionally permissible. Rachel Ministry office for ways you might help. Stay informed about key federal legislation and the voting Effects of Abortion Abortion results in the death of a child. For many mothers, records of your elected representatives by visiting abortion causes severe and long-lasting emotional, psycho- www.humanlifeaction.org... And www.usccb.org/prolife. Stay logical, and spiritual trauma. Many women experience over- updated on state issues by signing up to receive information whelming guilt, shame, and grief. Other effects have also been from your state Catholic conference or diocesan pro-life office. documented: depression, withdrawal from others, eating disor- Most importantly, pray daily for the end to abortion, that all ders, self-punishing behaviors like "cutting," sexual dysfunction mothers and children experience the loving support of the and problems with intimacy, alcohol and drug dependency, Church community, and that all who suffer after abortion find healing and peace.

problems bonding with other or subsequent children, abortion- related nightmares, and other sleep problems.2 Reprinted (excerpted) from Respect Life Program, copyright © [year of original publication], United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, D.C. All rights reserved. Family relationships may suffer as the aborted child's fa- 1 “Fetal Development,” Perinatology.Com; http://perinatology.com/Reference/Fetal%20development.htm; ther, grandparents, or other family members experience their J.L. Hopson, “Fetal Psychology,’’ Psychology Today, Sept. 9, 1998 (last reviewed June 9, 2016); https:// www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/199809/fetal-psychology. own guilt, grief, or loss. Even if the mother keeps her abortion 2D.P. Sullins, “Abortion, substance abuse and mental health in early adulthood: Thirteen-year longitudinal secret, family members can be distressed by changes in the evidence from the United States,” SAGE Open Med., Sept. 23, 2016; http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/ 3 full/10.1177/2050312116665997; P.K. Coleman et al., “Women Who Suffered Emotionally from Abortion: mother's behavior and mental or emotional health. A Qualitative Synthesis of Their Experiences” Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons 22:4 (2017) 113- 118; http://www.jpands.org/vol22no4/coleman.pdf; G. Pike, “Abortion and Women’s Health,” Society for What the Church Teaches the Protection of Unborn Children, 2017; https://www.spuc.org.uk/abortion/~/media/ The Church has consistently taught that every human life is C69E4B25A78D433F94780BD29240CA21.ashx. 3P.K. Coleman et al., “Women Who Suffered Emotionally from Abortion: A Qualitative Synthesis of Their precious and worthy of protection. Every intentional abortion Experiences” Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons 22:4 (2017) 113-118; http://www.jpands.org/ is gravely wrong.4 In April 2018, Pope Francis wrote: "Our vol22no4/coleman.pdf; P.K. Coleman et al., “Induced Abortion and Intimate Relationship Quality in the Chicago Health and Social Life Survey,” Public Health 123:4 (2009) 331-8; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ defence of the innocent unborn … needs to be clear, firm and pubmed/19324381. passionate, for at stake is the dignity of a human life, which is 4Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2nd ed., 2271. 5Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate, (Libreria Editrice Vaticana), 101. always sacred and demands love for each person, regardless 6See also: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “A Perfect Gift” (Washington, DC: United States of his or her stage of development."5 Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2018). 7United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Supporting Families Who Receive a Prenatal The Church does not approach difficult pregnancy Diagnosis,” (Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2015). October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Eleven

“I have set before you life and death… therefore choose life that both you and your descendants MAY LIVE.” DEUTERONOMY 30:19 Respect Life Prayer Chain THIS SUNDAY! OCTOBER 7 LOCATION: Join St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners for one hour from 2:30-3:30pm, as we unite in a silent, prayerful protest

at the corner 159th St. and 80th Ave. (by Walgreens).

Did you know that over 90% of women who have had abortions said that it was not thought out… it was an impulse decision made out of despair and fear… and they would not have, had they been given the right information.

Choosing life is infinitely harder now. Pressures and demands come from so many places. Parents, friends, spouses, employers, teachers, counselors, media and society all seem to want to have a voice in what choice should

be made for a new life. The scripture words above were spoken centuries ago but seem to apply even more so today.

Please join us this year for one hour as we pray to defend the life of the unborn and their mothers. Life Chains will be occurring in over 1900 locations nationwide. Join St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 2:30-3:30pm, as we stand together with all denominations in our community in a silent, prayerful demonstration of our firm belief against abortion. This is a SILENT, PRAYERFUL PROTEST (Signs are provided with positive life supporting messages such as: Life— the First Inalienable Right; Adoption: The Loving Option).

FIGHT FLU WITH ORLAND PARK FLU CLINIC AT ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH Sunday, Oct. 21, 8am-2pm McBrady Center No appointment is necessary. The flu clinic is for anyone three years of age or older. Traditional Medi- care Part B must be presented at time of vaccination. $25—Fluarix Quadrivalent: (three years of age-older0. Medicaid (Title 19) card holders (ages 18-under) can ONLY receive the Flu vaccine at Orland Township monthly immunization clinic. Fluarix protects against four different flu viruses and is preservative-free. $40—Flublok Quadrivalent: (18 years of age-older). Flublok is 100% egg-free. Flublok is highly purified and preservative-free and has three times more antigens PLEASE NOTE: than traditional flu vaccine. $40—Fluzone High-Dose: Adults 65 years and older. Due to the Chris Stefanick Concert Individuals with Traditional Medicare Part B: Orland on Wednesday, Oct. 10, Township will bill Medicare for vaccine(s). Those with a Medicare Advantage Plan or Retiree Plan (depending Centering Prayer has been moved upon your insurance plan), may be able to submit to the following week, vaccine receipt for reimbursement. Fluzone HD Vaccine is preservative-free. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7:00 pm Pneumonia vaccines (Pneumovax 23-$100 and Prev- Gubbins Center for Faith Formation nar 13-$195) also available for adults 19 yrs. and older. You are invited to join in an hour of quiet time and Consult your doctor first to find out which shot you learn about Centering Prayer. The group usually meets need. Orland Township will bill traditional Medicare for on the second Wednesday of each month in the Gubbins vaccine. Center located on the corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. For more information please call Orland Township Health Services at 708-403-4222. Questions? Call Marge Quinn at 708-460-5357. Page Twelve TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP 360 REVIEW PROCESS FOR FATHER JOHN ZUREK October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Thirteen

SENIORS OF SETON SAINT OF THE WEEK BLESSED MARIE ROSE DUROCHER NOVEMBER 6 LUNCHEON 1811-1849

Canada was one diocese coast-to-coast during the first 8 years

of Marie-Rose Durocher’s life. Its half-million Catholics received

civil and religious liberty from the English only 44 years before.

MARIE ROSE DUROCHER was born in a little village After the meeting and entertainment, a delicious meal of roast turkey and the near Montreal in 1811, the 10th of 11 children. She had a trimmings will be catered by Jack and good education, was something of a tomboy, rode a horse Pat’s. Cost is $8/person. Deadline to named Caesar, and could have married well. At 16, she felt purchase tickets in the Parish Office is the desire to become a religious, but abandoned the idea Tues., Oct. 30. No ticket sales day of because of her weak constitution. At 18, when her mother luncheon. died, her priest brother invited her and their father to come to his parish in Beloeil, not far from Montreal. UPCOMING EVENTS For 13 years, Marie-Rose served as housekeeper, host-

ess, and parish worker. She became well-known for her The following trips are filling up quickly! graciousness, courtesy, leadership, and tact; she was, in Members please bring your date book AND your fact, called “the saint of Beloeil.” checkbook to each meeting so as not to miss out. When Marie-Rose was 29, Bishop Ignace Bourget—

who would be a decisive influence in her life—became STARVED ROCK—OCT. 9—TUESDAY bishop of Montreal. He faced a shortage of priests and Bus will depart promptly at 9am from the sisters and a rural population that had been largely de- west lot for those with paid reservation. prived of education. Like his counterparts in the U.S., FARMHOUSE ACADEMY—NOV. 27—TUESDAY Bishop Bourget scoured Europe for help, and himself 11:30AM-1:30PM founded four communities, one of which was the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Its first sister and reluctant COOK, CREATE, ENJOY! Hands-on cooking class to create four new appetizers co-foundress was Marie-Rose Durocher. that will impress at all of your holiday events. We will be As a young woman, Marie-Rose had hoped there would taste-testing our own creations and will receive the recipes someday be a community of teaching sisters in every par- to take home. Fee: $35/member. Register by Nov. 16. ish, never thinking she would found one. Her spiritual ****Transportation on own to Farmhouse Academy director, Oblate of Mary Immaculate Fr. Pierre Telmon, 8940 W. 192nd St., Unit L, Mokena. after thoroughly—and severely—leading her in the spiritual life, urged her to found a community herself. Bishop SANFILLIPO CHRISTMAS CONCERT Bourget concurred, but she shrank from the prospect. She DEC. 11—TUESDAY was in poor health and her father and brother needed her. Cost: $115 member. Members may make reservation with Finally Marie-Rose agreed, and with two friends, Melo- full payment in the parish office or at a monthly meeting. die Dufresne and Henriette Cere, entered a little home in Make check payable to SOS. Submit bottom portion of Longueuil, in Montreal. With them were 13 young girls reservation form and note: ATTENTION ANNA. already assembled for boarding school. Longueuil became her Bethlehem, Nazareth, and Gethsemane. Marie-Rose

was 32 and would live only six more years that were filled Reservation forms/information for events available at with poverty, trials, sickness, and slander. The qualities monthly meetings and in the parish office. For trip she nurtured in her “hidden” life came forward—a strong Information/questions, call Anna Talley at 708-532-6731. will, intelligence and common sense, great inner courage, and yet a great deference to directors. Thus was born an The new 2019 Golden Opportunities Books are here! international congregation of women religious dedicated Still only $20! to education in the faith. She was severe with herself and Available at monthly meetings and in the parish office. by today’s standards quite strict with her sisters. Beneath it all, of course, was an unshakable love of her crucified

A Savior. On her deathbed, the prayers most frequently on SOS REMINDER: her lips were “Jesus, Mary, Joseph! Sweet Jesus, I love you. SOS collects box tops, pop tabs, canceled stamps, Jesus, be to me Jesus!” Before she died, Marie-Rose smiled eyeglasses, new greeting cards with envelopes, and said to the sister with her, “Your prayers are keeping Campbell soup labels, religious items from the mail me here—let me go.” Marie-Rose Durocher was beatified that do not require a donation. These items may be in 1982 and her liturgical feast day is October 6. brought to the monthly meetings. Page Fourteen TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

The Catholic Church 'Must Remain Vigilant' In Reporting All Abuse

By Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago COMMENTARY: CHICAGO TRIBUNE

September 26, 2018

t has been a season of sorrow, pain and outrage for victims of sexual abuse and all who believed that the Catholic Church had definitively addressed this terrible scandal. I Revelations about Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, whom Pope Francis removed from ministry in July amid sexual abuse allegations, along with the Pennsylvania grand jury report, which detailed hundreds of sexual abuse cases over 70 years, bring home the fact that we face a watershed moment in the history of the Catholic Church. The culture of self-protection, privilege and power that shielded abusers must be eradicated. It reflects a corrupt sense of entitlement without regard for honesty, accountability or, most important, the safety of young people and adults entrusted to our care. To begin to heal this wound on the soul of the church, we bishops must commit to facing our own failures — by looking into the faces of the victim-survivors and seeing Christ. The decades of walking away from victim-survivors must come to an end. Walking toward them is the only option — it has always been the only option. My determination to root out this abuse and the corrupt culture that enabled it comes from the experience of sitting face-to-face with victim-survivors, listening to their heart-rending stories and trying to address their profound needs. This is not something that can be accomplished remotely. No, it must be a personal encounter with those who have suffered unimag- inably at the hands of those who promised to protect them. One of my earliest such encounters came while I was serving as bishop of a largely rural diocese. One day, a man from the area shared his horrific story with me. A priest who had been close to the man’s family, he explained, began sexually abusing him when he was just 9 years old. The abuse continued for years, and during that period this cleric would drive the boy to another town and — in a truly demonic attempt to blame the child for the horrors he was made to suffer — force him to confess his “sins” to another priest. I immediately notified local law enforcement, removed him from ministry and petitioned the Vatican to begin the process that would dismiss him from the clerical state, which would happen shortly thereafter. At the victim- survivor’s request, I set up a meeting between the abuser and him. The priest did not deny the allegations. After that meeting, I visited the parish where the abuse took place. I explained to the congregation that one of their former priests had sexually abused one of the children of the parish, publicly invited other victims to come forward and removed the photo of the abuser from the church vestibule. I have been thinking of that victim-survivor as I see the expressions of offense taken by those hurt by what I said in interviews in late August. It was a mistake for me to even mention that the church has a bigger agenda than responding to the charges in the letter by former papal nuncio Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano. What I should have said, because it has been my conviction throughout my ministry, is that nothing is more important for the church than protecting young people. I apologize for the offense caused by my comments. It pains me deeply to think that my poor choice of words may have added to the suffering of victim-survivors. For they, like that man who trusted me enough to share his story, deserve our admiration for calling us to purge the church of this evil. And purge it we must. For listening to the victim-survivors before us is necessary but not sufficient to our cause. Such encounters must lead to action — to a change of hearts, to an improvement of policies and to a reform of a culture that brought about this tragedy. While the Archdiocese of Chicago began decades ago to implement policies to prevent and address sexual abuse, we must remain vigilant. To move forward as a church, we must establish a new standard of accountability and chart a fresh path for reconciliation. To those ends, I commit the archdiocese to the following steps: • When church leaders, including bishops, fail in their sacred duty to protect those entrusted to their care, we will press for their removal from ministry. • We will continue our long practice of reporting all abuse, past and present, to civil authorities. • We have begun reviewing records of members of religious orders who are residing in the archdiocese. We will make necessary changes to our process of review when a religious order notifies us that one of their members has moved into the archdiocese. • We will continue to listen to those victim-survivors, actively seeking their input as we work to build a model of authentic healing based on the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. • As we have in the past, we will engage outside independent experts to review our history, records and policies to help us build up a culture of healing and accountability. his is our true compass: to see the face of Christ in victim-survivors. To keep them front and center in all we do to address this scandal. This is the only way to inform our reforms, to demonstrate that all who come through T our doors are safe, protected by a church that reflects, always and everywhere, God’s own love for his children. October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Fifteen

Announcing the 2018

Saturday, Oct. 13  12 Noon Gubbins Center for Faith Formation Parking Lot St. Elizabeth Seton Parish will host a public recitation of the Rosary, on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at 12 Noon [sharp!] in front of the Gubbins Center for Faith Formation, [corner of 94th Avenue and 167th Street], Orland Hills. We will be praying the Rosary for the intention of our country and our Church. Throughout the nation many parishes will similarly be publicly praying the Rosary at 12 Noon local time. All are welcome to join us.

Proclaiming the Word of God: St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry Training New Lectors will meet this Tuesday, Oct. 9, 10am, Tuesday, Oct. 16/Thursday, Oct. 18, 7-9pm in the Gubbins Center. Join us! St. Germaine Parish 9711 S. Kolin, Oak Lawn This two-part workshop focuses on the Theology of Self-Care for Caregivers The Word, the history of the Mass, liturgical language, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7-9pm proclamation skills and the gifts required for liturgical St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 Wolf Rd., ministry. Hosted by the Archdiocese of Chicago Orland Park Vicariate V Commission. To register email Maria Learn about “Caregiver Stress” and gain a (Cooky) Perez-Eraci at [email protected] or deeper understanding of how stress can impact your Sr. Gael Gensler at [email protected]. physical, psychological, social and spiritual health. Self-care is not selfish, but necessary, and a priority if you want to continue to support and give care that your loved one depends on. Join other caregivers for this interactive workshop. Hosted by the Archdiocese

of Chicago Vicariate V Commission. Register to

You Are Invited to learn more about the [email protected] or [email protected].

KOLBE HOUSE JAIL MINISTRY Friday, October 12 . 10:00 am The New 2019 Parish Conference Room Kolbe House is an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago that serves individuals and families affected by Golden Opportunities the criminal justice system and follows the example of St. Maximilian Kolbe — to love and hope in the midst of Books ARE HERE! evil and despair. Kolbe House seeks to promote restoration and reconciliation through outreach, support Still Only $20! and accompaniment. Golden Opportunities al- “I was in jail and you visited me.” lows you to save thousands This Gospel text mandate compels all followers of of dollars at a variety of your Jesus to serve those who are incarcerated. Kolbe favorite LOCAL merchants House has opportunities for individuals/parishes to join that include: dining pleasures, them in their mission. casual dining, entertainment, Join us as we continue to learn about Kolbe House sports, retail, and more! and how we can make a difference… We have invited a representative from Kolbe House, Br. Jeremy Hiers, OSA, to meet with us on Friday, Available in the parish office Oct. 12, at 10:00 am (after morning Mass), in the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Conference Room. And at Seniors of Seton meetings! Page Sixteen TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018 October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Seventeen

Men’s Club News

UPCOMING EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE MEETING DATE CHANGE FOR THIS MONTH ONLY  General Meeting Wednesday, Oct. 17 OKTOBERFEST Doors open 7pm; Meeting starts 7:30pm McBrady Center Meeting will have an Oktoberfest theme with brats/ sauerkraut dinner to follow. Lederhosen optional. Guest speaker from the Woodcarvers Museum located in South Holland to be scheduled to give an explanation and demonstration of this craft. All are welcome!

Parish Ramps Up Recycling Efforts

Orland Park Annual Open Spelling Bee Sunday, Oct. 14, Orland Park Civic Center Age 8 and older invited to participate The Orland Park Presbyterian Church and the Village of Orland Park will co-host the 40th Anniversary Orland Park Open Spelling Bee at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Competitors need not live in Orland Park. Past winners have been from 23 different towns. Ages 8-10 compete at 2pm; Ages 11 through High School at 2:45pm; Adults compete at 3:30pm; Awards presented at 4:30pm. We are pleased to announce the expansion of our recy- Winners are determined according to age groups with 12 cling efforts at St. Elizabeth Seton Church and Cardinal trophies and 24 medals presented to the winners. First, Joseph Bernardin School. While cardboard/paper have second and third place trophies are awarded for four cate- been recycled in the past, now a full range of plastic bot- gories, three divided according to age and the fourth cate- tles/containers, glass bottles and metal cans are added. gory of overall winners. There is no charge to participate; These special recycling bins are placed next to the pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Participants can trash bins in high traffic areas (i.e., O’Mara Hall and register via email by writing to [email protected]. In- McBrady Center). Signs will be placed over the recycle clude the name of the speller/home address/phone/age/ bins as to what is permissible for recycling, until users school attending. To register call 708-448-8142 or are educated. It’s always important not to contaminate 708-645-2061. the recycling waste streams with non-recyclable material. JOYFUL AGAIN! Retreat/Workshop We appreciate everyone’s effort in trying to help us in this If you are widowed and struggling with the loss, this pro- Care for Creation initiative. gram will help you move on while still treasuring your past Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si’ calls on us memories. The retreat/workshop is for men and women (all to examine our choices and behaviors to reduce the ways ages): Nov. 10/11, Nazareth Retreat House, Batavia; Nov. we contribute to environmental degradation. We hope this 17/18, Our Lady of Angels Retreat House, Lemont. Call 708 action will drive new behaviors and significantly shrink the -354-7211 or email [email protected]. visit amount of material we landfill, as we work longer term to www.joyfulagain.org (video). reduce our waste stream. Page Eighteen TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018 S.W.A.D.D.L.E. Southwest Area Diaper Depository for Little Ends DIAPER

DRIVE

Saturday, Oct.20 Sunday, Oct. 21 at all

Weekend Masses

ALL SIZES NEEDED (especially sizes 5-6)

THE DIAPER GAP Few people are aware of the "Diaper Gap" that exists in the United States. Needy families cannot purchase disposable diapers with most government assistance like food stamps and WIC. Diapers are classified with cigarettes, alcohol and pet food as disallowed purchases. Cloth diapers are not allowed in day care centers and most families in need do not have their own laundry facilities and commercial facilities do not allow cloth diapers to be washed in their machines.

The consequences of diaper need is astonishing. America’s babies are being shortchanged. With 5.9 million babies in the U.S. aged three or younger living in poor or low-income families and disposable diapers costing up to $150 per month per baby with no government assistance. The average infant uses up to a dozen diapers a day and a toddler uses around 8. If a family cannot afford diapers, the baby may stay in a soiled diaper all day or the parent might clean out a soiled diaper and reuse it. Babies born into poor or low-income families can spend a day or longer in one diaper, leading to potential health risks. Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized facilities, will turn away a child who arrives without a day’s supply of disposable diapers. Many parents can not go to work or school if they can’t leave their babies at childcare. Hence, babies live in home environments with more tension, less nurturing and possible abuse. Their chance to develop cognitive abilities and language skills normally is in jeopardy, and frankly, the uncomfortable baby will cry — a lot. SWADDLE diaper bank fills the gap for partner agencies: Catholic Charities of Chicago, Southwest Region, COURAGE, Pro Labore Dei Chicago, RESPOND NOW, Roseland Christian Ministries, Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago and Together We Cope.

PLEASE HELP FILL THE DEPOSITORY. THE CHANGE WE CAN MAKE—CHANGE DIAPERS All sizes accepted (especially needed toddler sizes 5-6) Financial donations accepted. PLEASE BRING YOUR DONATION TO THE CHURCH NARTHEX. Questions? Call Pat Brooks, 708-468-8093 or visit: www.swaddlediapers.org October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Nineteen

WE ARE CELEBRATING WITCHES NIGHT OUT! Be creative! Come with your best witch costume! Prize for BEST COSTUME! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Doors open at 6:15pm  Meeting begins at 7pm

Photo Booth! PRIZE FOR BEST WITCH Games! CONTEST! Oktoberfest food (brats and more!)

Appetizers and desserts are always welcome!

Please bring a friend and Come for free this month! Page Twenty TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to Jim and Gale Murphy who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017.

St. Elizabeth/St. Stephen Church

A TAILGATE FAMILY FUN EVENT Sunday, October 28 3-4:30 pm in the Parking Lot

Join families and friends for an afternoon of fun and games at our Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat at St. Elizabeth Seton Church!

This is a FUN & FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY! PRIZES FOR TRUNKS THAT ARE DECORATED AROUND THE THEME OF THEIR CARVED PUMPKIN: (win a prize for Most Creative and Kid’s Choice)

Bring your Children ages 0-11in their costumes (please keep from overly scary themes as this is a family event). Children will gather in the Church Hall and families will have a chance to open up their trunk or van and decorate it. Once finished, the children will be invited to Trick-or-Treat from car-to-car. (Stock up on your candy now!) Fun games, movie, and activities in the Church Hall throughout the evening.

Ten Teens (16+) and Adults are needed to make this event successful! Call/Email Kyle Groves to register your vehicle or lead activities for the children. 708-403-0101 X105/[email protected] October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Twenty One

Calling all 5th graders and older who would like to be an altar server… ST. ELIZABETH SETON ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

Please come to one practice on:

Monday, Oct. 8, 7-8pm Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2:15-3:15pm Saturday, Oct. 13, 8:30-9:30am Fr. John Zurek (Questions? Email: [email protected])

TRUNK OR TREAT HELP NEEDED The Youth Ministry program is seeking six to eight adult volunteers who are gifted with creative design and would be willing to organize the following: 1) Decoration IN THE PARISH OFFICE 2) Games 3) Food 4) Prizes 5) Clean-up 6) Entertainment For information and sign up email Kyle Groves at [email protected] or call 708-403-0101, x105.

CAMP MANITOQUA RETREAT Saturday, Nov. 17-Sunday, Nov. 18 We are hosting a student retreat at Camp Manitoqua for freshman to senior high school students. This is a collaborative retreat with St. Stephen, St. George, St. Julie and St. Francis Youth Ministries. The purpose of this retreat is to introduce teen to Christ and to assist in furthering their relationship with Jesus. We will be participating in teambuilding games, witnesses of faith and enjoying the beauty of nature. There is limited space available so sign up soon. The cost to attend is $75. Contact Kyle Groves to sign up by calling 708-403-0101x105 or email [email protected]. Page Twenty Two TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

Scripture Reflections for Jesus then recites the commandments as an explanation TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY of what one should do. This man responds that he as IN ORDINARY TIME always observed the commandments. Jesus, loving the man, asks him to sell what he has and give it to the poor and follow him. Jesus knew that this sacrifice would not LLIVINGIVING be easy, but it is the same sacrifice that each Christian must face as some point in life. We must decide what is really important, what is worth living and dying for, and we must be willing to pay that price. The man cannot thethe give up the security of his many possessions and he goes away sad. His hands were already filled with what he owned, and he could not therefore embrace Jesus and WORDWORD his call. Jesus then speaks of the difficulty of the rich en-

tering the kingdom of God. The apostles were aston-

October 14, 2018 ished; the rich were considered to be blessed. The apos-

NEXT WEEK’S FOCUS: tles, in fact, were hoping that they would become rich. BEYOND THE BASICS Jesus tells them it is easier for a camel to pass through To observe the mere basics of our faith, to do the the eye of a needle (either a very low gate in Jerusalem or an absurd example to signify something utterly im- bare minimum, is a kind of indifference to God’s possible) than for a rich person to enter the kingdom. presence in our lives. Our quest must be God’s —  REFLECTION to live and love more extravagantly, more fully. The man in the Gospel reflects the wisdom of his day. He  FIRST READING obeyed the commandments and was considered blessed I pleaded, and the spirit of wisdom came to me. because he was wealthy. Jesus asking him to sell what (Wisdom 7:7-11). he had and give to the poor made him sad and confused The oldest concept of wisdom was that it was folk the disciples. Wasn’t wealth a sign of blessing? It can be, knowledge concerning how one might live the good life. but when one holds on to freedom we need to let go of The Book of Wisdom was written later in the Old Testa- whatever gets in God’s way. God’s wisdom offers some- ment period. In it, wisdom is seen as God’s revelation of thing greater than wealth. It offers health, comeliness, his loving will and the mystery of his person. We hear light, and fullness of life. When we seek and live God’s that we should love God and love those who are our Wisdom, we find true freedom. Seeking God’s will re- neighbors. This is truly God’s will, and this is the most quires discernment, and discernment requires a type of assured way of living lives that are anchored in God. indifference. St. Francis de Sales taught: “The indifferent  SECOND READING heart is like a ball of wax in God’s hands… It does not The word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12-13). place its love in the things God wills but in the will of God’s word is not something that can be ignored or dis- God who wills them… Indifference must be practiced in counted. It cuts right to our heart. This image is used in things that concern natural life, such as health, sickness, the Book of Revelation where a sword comes from the beauty, ugliness, weakness, and strength… concern civil mouth of Jesus (his word) and the Gospel of Luke where life, such as honors, rank, and wealth… spiritual life, Mary is told a sword would pierce her heart. (In the Bi- such as dryness, consolation, relish, and aridity, in ac- ble, the heart is where one thinks.) God’s word would tions and in sufferings; in sum, in every event of every pierce her thoughts to help her believe what was impos- kind.” (Treatise on the Love of God, Book 9, Chapter 4). sible: that her Son was the Son of God. But we do have preferences. We prefer health to sick-  GOSPEL ness; strength to weakness, wealth to poverty, and con- It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle solation to dryness. However, when we hold on top than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God those preferences, we miss God in their opposite, we (Mark 10:17-30 [17-27]). miss God present right before our eyes, deep within our Jesus challenges the man who came to him for calling hearts, even in life’s difficulties. Make your heart a ball him good. This is what a rabbi in his time would do, for of wax. Give it to God. God will work that wax and help

the term “good” was reserved for God (as Jesus states). you find wisdom where you least expect.

READINGSREADINGS FOR THE FOR WEEK THE WEEK— OCT. 8-14 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Gal 1:6-12 Gal 1:13-24 Gal 2:1-2, 7-14 Gal 3:1-5 Gal 3:7-14 Gal 3:22-29 Wis 7:7-11 Lk 10:25-37 Lk 10:38-42 Lk 11:1-4 Lk 11:5-13 Lk 11:15-26 Lk 11:27-28 Heb 4:12-13 Mk 10:17-30 October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Twenty Three

ST. ELIZABETH SETON ST. ELIZABETH SETON PRAYER/OUTREACH MINISTRIES PARISH INFORMATION Social Action Ministry  We welcome new members. How we serve: Soup Kitchen in Joliet; Sharing Parish with New Parishioners St. Procopius Church; Pro Life Ministry: COURAGE Program, All are invited to participate in the life and mission of Mother’s Day Flowers For Life, Life Chain Sunday, Diaper Drive; the parish. A complete listing of parish services and Respond Now Outreach; SWIFT (South West Interfaith Team); organizations is available in the parish office and on our Environmental Ministry; Speaker nights. parish website. Please visit the parish office to register Seton Rosary Group or obtain the registration form on the parish website. All are invited to pray the Rosary each Tuesday/Thursday in the  Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on church, by our statue of the Mary, after 9am Mass. Saturday, between 4:15-4:45pm. Chaplet of Divine Mercy  Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice Divine Mercy Chaplet each Wednesday following the 9am Mass. monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the parish Creation Care Team Ministry office early. Limit of six children per Sunday. A cross-parish Renew My Church initiative taking action to pro-  Couples preparing for mote positive environmental change through education, individ- Baptismal Preparation ual action and community outreach in the spirit of Pope Francis’ the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral encyclical Laudato Si. Second Monday each month, Gubbins Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on Center, 7pm. Call Andy Panelli, 708-301-8038. a parent’s role in faith development. This session is Heart Warmers Meal Ministry mandatory prior to the Baptism. Heart Warmers is an outreach program where Seton volunteers  Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church deliver homemade meals to people of our parish community every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill when they are experiencing times with medical, health, new or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the baby, recovery, or grief issues. To schedule receiving a meal or sacrament once every six months. Call 708-403-0101 to become a meal provider contact Barb Cristofaro at 708-349- for information. 7493 or [email protected].  Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Prayer Shawl Ministry Shawls are prayerfully created, blessed, and distributed to those Adults, 18 and older, who wish to become Catholic are who have a need for the spiritual, physical or emotional comfort. enrolled in a formation process (RCIA) that includes Knit or crochet in your home and/or at the twice-monthly meet- prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the ings. To become a knitter or to obtain a shawl, call Sharon Church’s life and values, rituals and traditions. For in- Leone at 708-226-4836. formation call the parish office 708-403-0101. Seton Sowers-Newborns in Need  Ministry of Care is available to give Communion If you knit/crochet/sew, your skills to make clothing/blankets for to the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized premature newborn babies at the University of Illinois Hospital. and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please We meet monthly in the O’Mara Hall. Donations of yarn/fabric/ call the Pastoral Center for assistance. baby toiletries/supplies accepted. For information/meeting dates, contact Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.  In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regu- lations hospitals can no longer contact the parish re- HOPE Employment Ministry HOPE is open to everyone. All of our services, to both job seek- garding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of ers and employers, are free. We meet the first Tuesday of each you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire month in O’Mara Hall at 7pm. Our meetings consist of network- to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call ing, resume review, guest speakers and open forums. Contact the Pastoral Center. Arnie Skibinski at [email protected].  Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to Alcoholics Anonymous marry are asked to make arrangements six months in If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere desire to advance. stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of  Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the O’Mara Hall, Thursdays, 7:30 -8:45pm. AA is a fellowship of men and women sharing their year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines experience, strength, and hope so that they may solve their and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of common problem and help others to recover. The only require- Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from ment is a sincere desire to stop drinking. readings and music to flowers and video taping. Families Anonymous  Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, as If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has well as at a number of special liturgies. a substance abuse problem, attend a Families Anonymous on  Teen Choir sings at the 11:30am Sunday Masses. Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). Call 708-429-  Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101. 2507 or 708-269-9853. 9300 West 167th St., Orland Hills, IL St. Vincent de Paul Society 708-403-0101 Anyone within parish boundaries in need of assistance from SVDP, may call the parish office at 708-403-0101. www.steseton.com Page Twenty Four TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY October 7, 2018

A FINAL THOUGHT FOR YOUR WEEK TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME by Mary K. Whitacre D.Min., Celebration Magazine

ost couples walk embracing those that society down the aisle on did not value. Jesus tells us M their wedding day that by serving children, we filled with the promise of serve God. If we are following love. They are bound together Jesus’ lead, we will encircle by their dreams of a mutually those who are feeling life-giving relationship. They vulnerable and marginalized are united in trusting their with the same tender care. future together. Today’s Children at play often mirror Gospel reading begins with a the behavior they have painful description of what observed from their parents happens when love is and other significant adults. wounded beyond healing; Many a parent has been either when bonds are fragmented embarrassed or charmed when beyond repair; and when trust they have heard their own is shattered beyond hope. The words coming out of their divorce of someone close to us child’s mouth; when a child can leave us feeling mimics their quirky gesture; or disillusioned and helpless. when a child insists on doing However, the way Jesus Lord, your precepts give joy to the heart. something exactly the way a welcomed the little children parent does it. Through the Scriptures I am enabled to immediately after being tested . How do you think the by the Pharisees points to how follow you in recognizing the Spirit in others. children emulated Jesus he wants us to support those This will give wisdom, joy and innocence. blessing them? going through the heartache of . divorce, or for that matter, any Amen. What do you think they saw other difficult and complicated experience. reflected in his presence? . What did they learn about themselves through their Although artists like to paint a picture of Jesus sitting relationship with Jesus? nobly on a rock surrounded by serene children gazing attentively at him, those of us who know real-life od created us to be in relationship so we could children doubt the genuineness of this artwork. mirror God’s presence to each other. When G love’s mirror has been distorted, those who are What are the odds of a baby filling his diaper just as hurting especially need someone to reflect God’s love he is being handed to Jesus? Can’t you imagine a clearly. Jesus wants us to bless each other by being his toddler screeching and clinging to her mother in listening, patient and compassionate presence. stranger-danger fear? How long do you think two Would we be embarrassed or charmed by how siblings stood around before they began tussling with children might imitate us? each other? Jesus did not tell the parents to clean up their act or scold the children for their youthful energy. he Pharisees in today’s Gospel tried to trip Rather, he welcomed the mess with an open heart, and Jesus up with their laws. Even as Jesus sparred scolded the disciples for trying to avoid it. So, first of all, T with their legalism, he modeled a different way of Jesus calls us to faithfully and courageously wade into being in relationship. He welcomed the bedlam and the mess with those who are struggling, so they do not commotion of children, embraced their humble, have to face it alone. seemingly insignificant lives, and lifted them up in

ife for children in the first century was blessing. When hearts are broken and dreams are precarious and servile. Under Roman law, they did shattered, Jesus calls us to welcome the mess, L not have rights and were often regarded on the embrace the pain, and patiently wait for new blessings same level as property. Perhaps, that is why the to emerge.

disciples were ushering the children away. They felt Jesus had more important things to do than to waste his Left with the image of Jesus willingly being tackled time on children. Others would have perceived Jesus by a throng of kids, we can ask ourselves, risking his honor by this undignified behavior. Instead, “How good are we at welcoming, embracing Jesus turned common perceptions upside down by and blessing the messiness of life?” October 7, 2018 TWENTY SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME . RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY Page Twenty Five

10/13 & 10/14 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Coe C. Chor K. Fox R. Chehy I. Cox S. Hermann R. Dickover M. Fox P. Havlin C. Conrad E. Herman G. Lukasiewicz D. Gurka B. Krueger B. Findura S. Klean L. McGhee M. Gurka S. Lorenz M. Gniady R. Lamparski S. McGhee P. Gurka N. Lorenz K. Ivancich J. Schuman B. Tenuta M. Gurka J. Moran S. Klean P. Staszewski J. Klomes D. Weber M. McMahon J. Klomes A. Lloyd A. McCoy

LECTORS M. Taska W. Dendler K. Oliver Second Grade A. Lietz T. O’Connell B. Hall Family Mass M. O’Sullivan

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ALTAR T. Quinlan C. Bueche A. Lloyd I. Floress J. Laxamana SERVERS C. Durkin H. Ryan C. McKibben O. Royce S. D’Andrea O. Durkin E. Ryan N. McKibben A. Scumaci S. D’Andrea

EUCHARISTIC AJ Kunde F. Mankowski D. Gurka S. Weishaar R. Dollah MINISTERS D. Pott N. Sasso J. Klomes R. Grill K. Hall J. Para-Martin T. Federico B. Kemp A. Weishaar T. Wolski K. Nanfedlt J. Federico B. Kandel E. O’Connor J. Bilas M. Gabrione J. Janiak J. Misiunas D. Ulrich S. Villegas B. Raymond A. Bramasco S. Hall R. Ulrich K. James G. Roy S. Avila R. Hicks J. Weger K. Buchanan L. Jeffrey L. Avila J. Kelly R. Laud M. O’Connor T. Doyle K. Kelly E. Pawlak T. Scorzo T. Hanlon M. Galka M. Schmidt M. Merino F. Ward L. Austin S. LaCosse B. Wojewnik G. Yakes J. Austin K. O’Sullivan C. Hayward

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