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Darlene Raila TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Sharings OCTOBER 16, 2011 From Father Rich Homa

F YOU’RE OLD ENOUGH TO REMEMBER life in the 1950’s and early 60’s, you remember going to church on Sunday mornings (there were no Saturday evening “Masses of Anticipation”) I for what would later become known as the “old Latin Mass.” Inside the front doors of the church was a small gathering area called a “vestibule.” It wasn’t really an area for gathering, but a place to close umbrellas or shake off snow, and a place to give your dime to an usher who was seated at a felt-covered card table, collecting change for what was called “pew rent.”

Inside the church proper, there was a long priest moved down the sanctuary side of the center aisle (and sometimes side aisles) altar rail distributing small pure-white hosts flanked by pews in straight rows, which faced while saying Latin words. An altar boy (there forward to a raised area called the “Sanctuary.” were no altar girls) would hold a “paten” under This sanctuary was separated from the main each person’s chin to protect against the body of the church by a low wall called the sacred host falling to the floor. People always “altar railing,” at which people knelt for the received the host on their tongue. reception of Holy Communion. Against the far wall of the sanctuary there was a number of By and large, people were more like steps leading up to the main altar of the observers at the Mass rather than participants. church. In many churches the sanctuary was Often, some people tried to follow the Mass wide enough to also accommodate smaller with the use of a “Missal,” a book containing “side altars.” the Latin words of the Mass side-by-side with an English translation, but many people People entering the church would dip the preferred to use the time in church to say the fingers of their right hand into bowls of “holy Rosary or other prayers while the priest prayed water”, and would “bless themselves” with the the prayers of the Mass. At some time in the sign of the cross as they walked up the aisle. Church’s history, the Mass received the title, They then “genuflected,” touching their right “The Unbloody Sacrifice of the Cross.” knee to the floor before entering a pew. OW DID THE CHURCH MOVE FROM At the main altar, the priest “said Mass” in participating in the “Table of the Latin while facing the wall. During the Mass Lord’s Supper” to observing a Latin people stood, sat, or knelt at various times as H dramatization of “The Unbloody the priest moved back and forth at the altar Sacrifice of the Cross?” Over the first fifteen saying the Latin words. Most singing was done centuries of the Church’s history, a number of by the choir, and sometimes there was an factors precipitated this movement. English “sermon” in the middle of the Mass. The ringing of bells highlighted the most (To be continued…) important part of the Mass, the “Consecration” of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood May God Bless You, of Christ. At Holy Communion, people went forward to kneel along the altar rail as the Page Two TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 16, 2011

FOCUS: LIVING IN GOD God’s word calls us to love with all our heart, mind and soul — that is, with our total person — and to love one another. God is the source of all love, the love we receive and the love we give. When we love, we live in and are the image of the invisible God. FIRST READING If you wrong the widow and the orphan, my wrath will flare up against you (Exodus 22:20-26). The Old Testament can seem like a series of defend them if those in power did not take meticulous instructions with little to do with this responsibility upon themselves. Aliens life. Not true. It was a precious gift from God and the poor were also considered to be in for it communicated His will to us. The law need of our compassion. God asked the was concerned with a spirit of compassion Israelites to remember when they were aliens Sunday that should be shown to all, especially to in Egypt. They were to treat others as they Reflections those who could not defend themselves. The wished that they be treated. And when they most obvious of the powerless were the lent money, they were not to make the for the widows and orphans. They had no one to stipulations of the loan humiliating, 30th Sunday in SECOND READING Ordinary Time Oct. 23, 2011 You turned from idols to serve the living and true God and to await His Son from heaven (1 Thessalonians 1:5c-10). Paul thanks God for the conversion of the to serve them. He speaks of how the disci- Thessalonians. This was a clear sign of the ples became what the people needed to con- power of God, for they understood that the vert them. They did not pretend, but they pre- words he was preaching were the words of sented a message the people could accept. God (even though he arrived beaten up from Finally, the people were able to respond to his last missionary journey). He also thanks their sufferings and persecution with great God for the fact that the disciples were able joy, a clear sign the Spirit was guiding them. GOSPEL You shall love the Lord your God and your neighbor as yourself (Matthew 22:34-40). Once again, we hear the leaders of the Jews, ment: that we should love the Lord, our God the Pharisees and the Sadducees, trying to with all our heart, soul, and mind, and that we confound Jesus. Again they are not inter- should love our neighbors as ourselves. As ested in the truth. All they are interested in is we saw last week, love has two dimensions. to gain the upper hand over Him. They ask Love, for it to be true, must have a vertical Jesus what the greatest commandment is. dimension (love for God) and a horizontal Jesus responds with the great command- dimension (love of neighbor). One without the other is unbalanced and not true love. Readings for the Week REFLECTION In an article on “successful aging” (New Theol- Oct. 17th-Oct. 22nd ogy Review, November, 2010), Dr. Lawrence Mon.: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 12:13-21 M. Lenoir proposes that the art of giving and Tues.: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 receiving love is at the heart of growing old Wed.: Rom 6:12-18; Lk 12:39-48 gracefully. Research shows that being in a lov- Thurs.: Rom 6:19-23; Lk 12:49-53 ing relationship quiets the demons of depres- sion and despair. So, if you want to be healthy, Fri.: Rom 7:18-25a; Lk 12:54-59 be loving. Jesus would agree. The rabbis of Sat.: Rom 8:1-11; Lk 13:1-9 Jesus’ day argued about which was the greatest commandment of the 613 in the Torah. When the Pharisees asked Jesus, He answered that what God wanted most from the chosen people who had been liberated from slavery and called to live in a covenantal relationship was a return of the love God showed to them. This love has two faces: loving God totally and loving one another as one loves himself. Loving is a contagious activity. If you are loved, you tend to be loving. Paul is sounding this note when he writes to the Thessalonians about how they became imitators of him and his fellow evangelizers Timothy and Silvanus, and of the Lord himself, receiving the word and living in faith, joy and love for each other, because they believed in God’s love for them, revealed in Christ. Our love must flow outward in compassionate generosity. The Lord called on Israel to show its love by not oppressing aliens, not wronging weak orphans and defenseless widows, and not extorting the poor by demanding interest on loans. No less is asked of those who have received the Holy Spirit and live in community with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. That’s us. Love one another. October 16, 2011 TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Three

Calling all 5th graders and older

who would like to be an altar server... WELCOME

Antonio and Tsitsi Artista (Children: Daniella, Michael, and Zachary Artista) Kathleen Ecklund

BAPTISM

Congratulations to these parents on the baptism of their child on 10-9-11: Nathan James, son of Jason and Michelle Freeland

WEDDINGS

Please pray for the following couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony:

Kimberly Dwan and Adam Esposito; 10-22

Carrie Boonstra and Patrick Keane; 11-12 Please come to an initial practice on: Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 9:30-10:30am ANNIVERSARIES Wednesday, Oct. 26th Congratulations to George and Eve Entress who are celebrating their from 4-5pm 46th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011. Saturday, Oct. 29th from 9:30-10:30am

PLEASE PRAY FOR Fr. Stan Kuca We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Ralph Mancini Lydia Irwin Danute Toeder SAVE THIS DATE! Marie McCormack Anrita Owens Juan Ramirez The 25th Anniversary Dance Luke Laska Krista Fiala (Milt/Mary Jo Taska granddaughter) And for our deceased: will take place on Saturday, Jose Carlos Laverne Fee Georgene Chmura February 18, 2012 at the “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.” Orland Chateau. Details will follow in upcoming bulletins. MASS INTENTIONS

Attention: Kids 5-12 Years Old! Sat., Oct. 15th (5pm) Earl Landgraf; Mary Eileen Vlaming Sun., Oct. 16th Join us for (7:15am) Patrick J. Shupryt; Edmund Mirecki (8:30am) Sylvia Eglar; Anthony Loffredo; Mary Rzeszut; Florentina Yap CHILDREN’S LITURGY (10am) Patricia Sheehy; Lucille Wierzbicki; Angela Simon; OF THE WORD Barbara Grogan (11:30am) Jeanne Fisher-Wokurka; Fred Tammaro; You are invited to participate in Raymond Langan; Joseph Danahy Mon., Oct. 17th (9am) Gertrude Brien; Lester Mullins; Michael Gapski Children’s Liturgy of the Word Tues., Oct. 18th (9am) Marion Leo; Christine Hamilton; Patricia celebrated each Sunday at the Sheehy; Edwin Nedza Wed., Oct. 19th (9am) Charles Kibler; Angela Simon; Charles Kibler; 10am Mass (except for holidays). Tomczyk and Gombasik Families Thurs., Oct. 20th (9am) Ronald Jordan; Giuseppe Latorraca Fri., Oct. 21st (9am) Minnie Delisa; Marilyn Mullen Sat., Oct. 22nd (5pm) Mary Weeks; Maureen O’Hara; Fred Tammaro STEWARDSHIP Maxine Tomasiewicz Sun., Oct. 23rd COLLECTION FOR 10-9-11: (7:15am) Parishioners $21,273.84 (8:30am) Katherine Contreras; Anthony Loffredo; Jerome Schmidt KIDS COLLECTION: (10am) Honor Drafty; Elizabeth Schwartz; Jean Hola $29.25 (11:30am) Jack Heebner; Mary Biegel; Evelyn Pochopien; Thank you for your generosity. Martin Keane Page Four TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 16, 2011

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

What Was That Question Again? When the disciples ODAY’S GOSPEL IS LIKE A larger view than just ‘world’) that isn’t of BOMBSHELL! It is one of the God and belongs to God. And, it’s helpful met Jesus T few gospels that is so glaringly to remember that this exchange between on the road, relevant to the present political Jesus and the Pharisees was not a situation in our country. Just read the theological discussion but a political trap they were newspaper and you will quickly see what set to embarrass Jesus and separate him a dreadful state we are in. There are from his followers. That he so deftly disappointed stories about the mayhem done by greedy turned the tables on them highlights the people on Wall Street, or in the banking fact that Jesus understood very well what and sad. industry, or by the credit card companies. the true nature of their question was. We read about international leaders He walked with them whose lives are consumed by the desire to But, it is very tempting for us to try and listened to be in control and keep their people in and distill the meaning down to ‘this is subservience. We have urgent God’s and that’s the world’s.’ It makes their story. environmental issues, governmental it easy for us to avoid really trying to policies that ignore the common good, discern exactly what our Christian Then, by opening up death squads in Latin America, drug response should actually be. We would addiction, starvation, and drought. rather see it as a worldly issue that the Scriptures allows us to compromise to arrive at At the top of the list, there are the hot a solution. It’s much tougher to look He gave them hope! button issues of abortion, contraception, at the mission of Jesus first and work He helped them see conscience clauses, illegal immigration, out a response from there. That’s because women’s rights, unions, and taxes! It is Jesus’ starting point of concern was that they were overwhelming and so we constantly ask always the lowest common ourselves, how do we find solutions that denominator—the poor, marginalized, not abandoned will allow us to respect the institutions ostracized, sinners among us. If the and political structures of our world and solution did not speak for them and raise or left orphaned, still maintain our connection to God? them up, then it was no solution at all. Jesus understood that from the moment that God OW, JESUS’ ANSWER SEEMS we accept the premise that problems can simple enough. Repay to Caesar be resolved without God, we have already was with them N what is Caesar’s, and to God given our lives to Caesar. and would what is God’s. But simple it is not. Because the truth is, we are really asking UR ONLY HOPE, as human beings, always be part the wrong question. When we try to is to repay everything to God. shoehorn controversial issues into neat O When we do that, then the of their journey. categories, we lose sight of the fact that Caesar’s of the world will no longer hold there aren’t any categories to begin with. any power over us. We will have begun There isn’t anything in existence (much to truly ask the right questions. October 16, 2011 TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Five

Sacred Space 2012 Newborns in Need – A Prayer Book! The Seton Sowers Chapter of The Sacred Space reflec- Newborns in Need will be tion group has been a part meeting at 9:30am on Oct. of the prayer life of St. 17th in the downstairs church Elizabeth Seton for 4 years meeting room. We are coming now. It began under Fr. into the Christmas season and McBrady’s leadership and will have yarn and fabric for has continued under Sr. Christmas baby items. The Liz Pardo’s. The members group welcomes anyone who meet each month either on likes to knit, crochet and/or sew the morning of the first baby items for the University of Illinois, St. James and Monday or the evening of Provena/St. Joseph Hospitals. These hospitals special- the first Tuesday. Notices ize in the care of premature and ill babies who need to of the gatherings are an- spend time in the hospital after birth. For more informa- nounced in the bulletin. tion, call Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994. The shared reflections of Catholicism Series on WTTW Channel 11 the members are centered on the Scriptures. Sacred Be sure to watch Catholicism, a beautiful and powerful Space – the Prayer Book 2012, offers readers short, in- documentary on Catholic faith every Thursday at 8pm— depth meditations on the scripture of the day. The book or Sunday at 4pm through Nov. 3rd. Never before has is perfect for anyone who would like to pray more and the Catholic Church been portrayed on TV in such an be more connected to God, but may feel too busy to do inspiring and sweeping manner! Fr. Robert Barron, an so. That sounds like all of us! Chicago Archdiocesan priest, takes a journey through If you would like to purchase a copy of Sacred Space time and across the globe explaining the origins, beliefs 2012 please contact the parish office and leave your and impact of Catholicism in our world. Invite neighbors, name and phone number. We will take orders for the co-workers, family and friends to share in this exciting book through Nov. 6th so that we can deliver them to you and sweeping look at Catholic faith. by Nov. 26th which is the first Sunday of Advent. The price will be between $11 and $12.

exÅxÅuxÜ j{xÇ‹ As we look back on almost 25 years as a parish

Remember When articles submitted by Sharon Daley

STATUE OF ST. JOSEPH

SR. MARGARET BEAUDETTE, A SISTER OF CHARITY (the order founded by St. Elizabeth Seton), was commissioned to create the sculpture of St. Joseph that is located in the main entrance of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. Sr. Beaudette depicted St. Joseph teaching wood carving to Jesus. At the time that she was creating the statue, she met with some of the 6th and 7th graders from the St. Elizabeth Seton Religious Education Program and Cardinal Bernardin School. These children forwarded some personal prayers that they had written to St. Joseph along to Sr. Beaudette. Also included to Sr. Beaudette were all the names of the CJB students and St. Elizabeth Seton Religious Education students attending classes during the 2001 school year. These names were put inside the statue before its completion — you might say we have a “TIME STATUE” from the year 2001 in the school. Page Six TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 16, 2011

OCTOBER IS RESPECT LIFE MONTH

Take time to pray… The greatest gift you can give a child is the gift of prayer.”

PRAY FOR THE CHILDREN’S 2011 MISSION: To build a concert of prayers for children

October 21-23 Adult Prayer Pray for the children is a simple concept, but one that can Heavenly Father, we thank you accomplish great things. For the last fourteen years, people for the gift of your children all everywhere have reached out and embraced the effort, offering around the world. You have up thousands of prayers for children. It is time for those of all created them in your image faiths to raise children up in prayer, praying for them to live and likeness. Help us to guide, safe and drug-free lives. Today, children are in peril and this affirm, and love them so they global event promises them hope through divine intervention. are equipped to make healthy Hope is a child’s right. choices for their lives. Help the children experience your Why do we pray for children? great love for them deep in Lost Innocence their hearts. Send your Spirit Absence of faith, drugs, violence, fear, breakdown of the upon them to comfort, heal, family, academic success compromised, misguided values, lack protect and enlighten all their of character, decline of language, misplaced loyalty, disparaged decisions. Amen. patriotism, weak role models, online influences, social networking, video games, media, financial pressures. Restore Innocence Youth Prayer Where do we start? We start with ourselves. When do we start? Heavenly Father, thank you for We start today. How do we start? We start with PRAYER. your love and mercy. I pray for Begin by making a difference in ONE child’s life. Engage my friend and others who hundreds of others. Spread the word. struggle with pressures of loss, tough choices, relationships, We pray to restore hope to our children. poverty, special needs, drugs What does a child do when he feels confused, desperate or alone with and violence. Give all young a problem? Teach them to reach out for help. Teach them people the strength not to about prayer. Encourage children to ask for prayers and offer give up. Help adults understand to intervene for them with prayer. Listen carefully to their how to reach out and support requests. Have a prayer mailbox where your child can drop off us. Lord, send your Spirit to their prayer requests. Suggest young people regularly lift their my friend and others to friends up in prayer. Often teens are aware of their peers comfort and protect them. struggling with difficult choices, pain, loss, addiction, isolation Help us support each other. or a challenging family situation. Amen. INFORMATION MEETING FRIDAY, NOV. 18TH IN THE GREAT ROOM

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SAINT OF THE WEEK Seniors of Seton ST. TERESA OF AVILA UPCOMING EVENTS 1515-1582 NOVEMBER 1ST MEETING — TEXAS ROADHOUSE LUNCHEON ST. TERESA OF AVILA LIVED Make your reservation for the luncheon IN THE 16TH CENTURY, an being planned for the November 1st age of exploration and meeting. The luncheon will be catered political, social and religious by Texas Roadhouse with a pork chop upheaval. Teresa left her luncheon for $8. Checks made out to mark on the Church and the SOS. Questions? Contact Sharon at world. As a woman, Teresa 708-614-9092 or Mary at 708-614- stood on her own two feet. 9559. Armed Forces donated items will She entered the Carmelites also be collected at the meeting. despite strong opposition NOVEMBER 8TH — DAY OF REFLECTION from her father. She was Keep this date open for a day of reflection with Father beautiful, talented, outgoing, Homa that is being planned for November 8th. The day is adaptable, affectionate, free but an optional box lunch catered by Mary Vlaming is available for $8.00. Tickets may be purchased at the courageous, enthusiastic, yet she was totally human. office before November 1st. EVERYONE IS INVITED. Like Jesus, she was a mystery of paradoxes: wise, NOVEMBER 30TH yet practical; intelligent, yet much in tune with her EDDY CASH HOLIDAY SHOW experience; a mystic, yet an energetic reformer. Reservations will be taken for Wednesday, Nov. 30th, Teresa was a woman "for God," a woman of prayer, Eddy Cash Holiday Show at the Silver Lake Country Club, discipline and compassion, whose heart belonged to 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park. The cost is $34 and God. Her conversion was an arduous lifelong struggle. includes a prime rib luncheon, Eddy Cash’s Christmas She was misunderstood, misjudged, and opposed in Extravaganza, a gift for each guest and Bingo! her efforts at reform. Yet she struggled on devoting Transportation is on own. Final payment to be made by her life to prayer. Her writings on prayer and November 1st meeting. Checks are to be made out to contemplation are drawn from her experience. SOS. Contact Marjorie at 708-478-0923. Teresa was a woman "for others" who spent much HOLIDAY IN THE CITY time seeking to reform herself and the Carmelites, Reservations for the Holiday in the City on Thursday, Dec. to lead them back to the full observance of the 8th are being taken by Rosemary at 708-633-9105. Cost primitive Rule. She founded over a half-dozen new is $74 for a fabulous drive along the Magnificent Mile with monasteries. She was a woman for others, a woman lunch at the elegant Walnut Room followed by a trip to the who inspired and gave life. In 1970 she was given the Lincoln Park Conservatory. title: Doctor of the Church.

COMMENT Get Your Golden Ours is a time of turmoil, a time of reform and a time of liberation. Modern women have in Teresa a chal- Opportunities Book lenging example. Promoters of renewal, promoters of prayer, all have in Teresa a woman to reckon with, Today for only $20! one whom they can admire and imitate. The Seniors of Seton are providing the best deal in QUOTE town! Golden Opportunities Teresa knew well the continued presence and value of suffering Coupon books are available (physical illness, opposition to reform, difficulties in prayer), in the parish office for only but she grew to be able to embrace suffering, even desire it: $20! The coupon book offers "Lord, either to suffer or to die." Toward the end of her life she many favorite local restau- exclaimed: "Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for rants offering discounts of 50% off or 2-for-1. In you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who addition, great savings at love you if we understand its value." movies, grocery stores, Makes a sporting events, and much PATRON SAINT OF more! Most coupons are Headaches great gift! S valid once a month. PageJune 12,Twelve 2011 TWENTY NINTHPENTECOST SUNDAY SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OctoberPage 16, 2011 Five

CJB Pre-K Students Explore Nursery Rhymes

Each month the Pre-K students at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School learn a new nursery rhyme. The students practice reciting the rhyme, identifying words that sound alike, and drawing their own interpretations of what is happening. This month, their teacher, Ms. Sharon O'Toole, explored the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty. The class looks forward to their opportunity to act out each new rhyme. This week, the students constructed a wall out of cardboard bricks and used a real egg as Humpty Dumpty, and allowed it to fall off the wall and crack into pieces.

For more information on Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School, please visit the school’s website at www.cardinaljbschool.com.

Ms. Sharon O'Toole and the Pre-K students at Cardinal Bernardin Catholic School reenact the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme. October 16, 2011 TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Thirteen

Social Action Ministry Meeting The St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry will meet on Thursday, Oct. 27th at 7pm in the Parish Office Con- Parish Vocation ference Room. All are welcome to attend. News Upcoming Burial Cloth Workshop We have expanded our burial cloth workshops to include pillowcase dresses and cloth diapers which are shipped to Haiti and Africa. The poor living conditions spread dis- eases, and many children die from starvation every day. The next workshop is on Wednesday, Oct. 19th at St. Dennis Church on Hamilton Ave. in Lockport from 6:30- 8:30pm; and Friday, Oct. 21st at St. Damian School, 5300 W. 155th St. in Oak Forest from 6:30-9pm. Please call Liz Wisnasky at 708-614-6475 to participate. Donations of sheets, pillowcases, holy/religious cards are needed and can be dropped off at Seton Parish Office.

Celebrating Marriage

Come and celebrate, grow and share happiness at a HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT Mass and Dinner Dance on Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Our BEING A PRIEST, RELIGIOUS OR DEACON? Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, 1170 N. River Rd., Today Jesus reminds us of the two greatest DesPlaines, Eucharist at 3pm followed by the consecration of couples to the Virgin of Guadalupe by Francis Car- commandments, to love God with all our hearts, dinal George. $38 ticket includes entertainment, sur- soul and mind and to love our neighbors as prises, supper, dancing until 11:50pm. Reserve your ticket ourselves. What greater way to show our love at the Family Ministries Office at 312-534-8274. than in priestly ore religious life? Check out Soup, Salad and Scripture www.ChicagoPriest.com. For information on “The Bible: Where Did It Come From And Why Is It So religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312- Important In Our Lives” will be presented by Sr. Marilyn 534-5240 or [email protected] and for the Renninger, OSF, and Fr. Ildephonse, OFM, in the dining Permanent Dicaconate program contact Deacon Bob room of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 Puhala at 847-837-4562 or [email protected].

W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort, on Monday, Oct. 24th. The donation is $15. For information or to register call 815- PLEASE HELP! 464-3886 or email [email protected]. VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS The Mystery of Jesus ARE NEEDED! The St. George Church Mission Team, 6707 W. 175th St., The Vocation Cross is presented on Tinley Park invite all to their annual parish mission, “The Mystery of Jesus” presented by Fr. Dennis Koopman, Wednesday at the 9am Mass. Participants OFM on Monday, Nov. 7th, Tuesday, Nov. 8th and pray daily for one week and return the Wednesday, Nov. 9th from 7-8:15pm. Reconciliation of- cross on Tuesday for the next participant. fered on Tuesday. Hospitality is included. Call Ellen Gnia- Please call the office at 708-403-0101 decki at 708-560-0401. to sign up.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere de- Please join them in prayer… sire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the downstairs St. PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30- Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, graciously hear our 8:45pm. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and prayers. Give us generous hearts to respond to women who share their experience, strength, and hope Your call in our lives. Lift up courageous men and with each other so that they may solve their common women willing to follow after Your Heart as problem and help others to recover. The only requirement priests, sisters and brothers. Help parents and is a sincere desire to stop drinking. teachers to share the faith and to encourage young Families Anonymous people to explore religious vocations. If your life has gone astray due to living with someone Guide all people, Lord, in Your ways of who has a substance abuse problem, consider attending compassion, truth and peace, that we may find Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (1st Floor happiness in fulfilling our vocations. Conference Room A). For information call 708-429-5704. Amen. PageJune 12,Fourteen 2011 TWENTY NINTHPENTECOST SUNDAY SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OctoberPage 16, 2011 Five

Saturday, Oct. 22nd 7:30pm

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Joyful Again! Are you widowed? Do you know someone who is widowed? If you have been recently widowed and are still Women’s Club News struggling with the loss, or if you have been widowed for

some time and need something to get you “over the UPCOMING EVENTS hump” because you seem stuck in one spot, this program is designed to help you move on with your life while treas- uring your past and its precious memories. This weekend Wednesday, October 19th 6:30pm program will be held on Nov. 12th/13th at the St. Charles Rosary (in the church) Borromeo Center, Airport Rd. and Hwy. 53, Romeoville. All are invited. The Joyful Again! Retreat/Workshop is for men and women (all ages) who have been widowed and Wednesday, October 19th 7:15pm are still trying to find hope and joy in their lives. For more Game Night information please call Joyful Again! at 708-354-7211; Our next meeting will be Game Night! Bring your email [email protected]; visit www.joyfulagain.org. favorite game or just come and spend time with BINGO at St. Mary’s in Mokena friends. The St. Mary’s Council of Catholic Women present BINGO at St. Mary Church, 19515 S. 115th Ave., Mokena this Sunday, Oct. 16th. Doors open at 1pm. Bingo starts Haunted Hayride at 2:30pm. Door prizes and beautiful baskets for raffle. Saturday, Oct. 22nd $50 games guaranteed/$200 Jackpot. Hot dogs, sloppy Bring the family to our Haunted Hayride on Satur- joes, drinks, homemade desserts for purchase. day, Oct. 22nd. More information in this bulletin. Marian HS Presents The Miracle Worker Marian Catholic High School presents “The Miracle

Worker” by William Gibson on Friday, Oct. 21st at Ray of Hope Al-Anon Family Open Meeting 7:30pm, Saturday, Oct. 22nd at 7:30pm, and Sunday, The Ray of Hope Al-Anon Family Group will hold an Open Oct. 23rd at 2pm. Tickets are $5 for students and senior Meeting on Friday, Oct. 28th at 7pm at Christ Evangelical citizens, $10 for adults. The school is located at 700 Ash- Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. Any- land Ave., Chicago Heights. Please call 708-755-7565. one interested in learning more about the disease of alco- holism is invited to attend. Refreshments served. Secrets of the Angels St. James the Greater Church, 22400 S. Torrence Ave., Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Sauk Village will host “Secrets of the Angels” on Satur- Providence Catholic High School will present the produc- day, Oct. 22nd at 1pm. Speakers include Fr. Ted Schmitt, tion of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty directed by Michele Hib- from Hollywood Executive to Priest; Joan Wester Anders, bot on Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 7pm, Friday, Nov. 4th at Author and Angel Expert; Drew Mariani, Catholic Talk 7pm, Saturday, Nov. 5th at 7pm, and Sunday, Nov. 6th at Show Host of Relevant Radio; Fr. David Simonetti, Pow- 2pm. Bicentennial Park Theater, 201 W. Jefferson, Joliet. erful Preacher and Host. Event culminates with powerful Tickets are adult ($8), Child/student/senior ($5). Tea party healing service. Visit www.prayerandprotection.com. ticket ($13—Sunday, Nov. 6th at 12:30pm and includes the Sunday matinee ticket). To pre-order or if you have Good Shepherd Halloween Candlelight Bowl questions please call 815-485-2136, x3323 or email Good Shepherd Center for Exceptional Children is having [email protected]. their 21st Annual Candlelight Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 22nd at Oak Forest Bowl, 15240 S. Cicero Ave., Oak For- Mount Assisi Comedy Night est beginning at 9pm. The fun event is a Halloween Mount Assisi Academy, 13860 Main St., Lemont, invites theme and costumes are welcome but not required. The all to their 8th Annual Comedy Night on Saturday, Nov. cost is $30 and includes a buffet dinner, three games of 5th. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $40 person (price bowling and a silent auction and a “shoebox auction.” If includes buffet dinner from Uncle Bub’s Award Winning participants pre-register by mail, email or phone with their BBQ, beer, wine, pop, water and comedy show). All pro- payment, they will receive six FREE shoebox raffle tick- ceeds benefit the Mt. Assisi Athletic Dept. For tickets con- ets. Prizes given for the ugliest bowling shirt, team and tact Gail Andjulis at [email protected]; Linda Mascorro individual costumes. Cash raffle offered with winner at [email protected] or Bridget Moran at drawn on Oct. 22nd. Winners need not be present: Grand [email protected]. prize/$1000, Second prize/$40, Third prize/$150. 100% of Andrew High School Fall Craft Show all proceeds will benefit Good Shepherd Center, 17929 The Andrew HS Music Parents are hosting the 25th Fall Gottschalk Ave., Homewood, a non-profit agency that has Craft Show on Nov. 5th and Nov. 6th from 9am-4pm at been serving children with disabilities since 1963 in the 9001 W. 171st St., Tinley Park. Over 175 crafters, con- entire south suburban area. For more information, to reg- cessions and free parking. Admission is $3, Children 13 ister or to buy cash raffle, contact Cheryl Assise at cas- and under are FREE. Information available at 708-925- [email protected] or call 708-355-0020, ext. 20. 6544. PageJune 12,Sixteen 2011 TWENTY NINTHPENTECOST SUNDAY SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OctoberPage 16, 2011 Five SPORTS AND FAITH An invitation to all Athletic Directors Coaches and Team Parents, on the Southwest side of Chicago and Southwestern Suburbs.

Thursday Oct. 27, 2011 7:00-9:00 PM St. Christopher Gymnasium 14611 S. Keeler Chicago, IL 60445

For anyone who loves sports and kids, Patrick McCaskey, grandson of George Halas of the Chicago Bears, will speak to us regarding the relationship between sports and faith. Mr. McCaskey advocates the importance of faith in youth development and education. His book Sports and Faith: Stories of the Devoted and the Devout, chronicles spiritual enrichment and life lesson from team owners, athletes, and extraordinary people who looked beyond the game to live by faith, to serve and dedicate themselves to their Creator. Copies of his book will be available after his presentation.

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Registration is preferred at least one week prior to date of desired program. Submit name(s) and parish info to Kathy McNicholas: Telephone: 708-388-4004 Fax: 708-597-2452 E-mail: [email protected] or Jeanne Lassandrello: Telephone: 708-388-4040 E-mail: [email protected].

Or Mail to: Jeanne Lassandrello, St. Christopher Church, 14611 S. Keeler, Midlothian, IL 60445 OctoberJune 12, 16, 2011 2011 TWENTY NINTHPENTECOST SUNDAY SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page SeventeenPage Five

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 SETON YOUTH PROGRAM Pastoral Center early. We are limited to six children Sunday, Oct. 16th 1:30-4pm per Sunday.

Service Trip to Victory Center Baptismal Couples preparing for the birth of Bingo with Seniors their child should contact the Pastoral Center to Join us on our first service trip of the year. We’re register for a one night seminar, focusing on a playing BINGO with the Seniors of Victory Center in parent’s role in his/her child’s faith development. This Country Club Hills. We’ll meet at 1:30pm near the session is mandatory prior to the Baptism. recycling bins in the Seton Church parking lot (by the gym) and return around 4pm. Anointing of the Sick is available in the

Church every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those Sunday, Oct. 16th 6:30-8:30pm who are ill or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate Open Gym Night (School Gym) to receive the sacrament once every six months. Join us for volleyball, basketball, kickball, Spud, Please call the Pastoral Center for more information. Bombardment, Grandfather’s Sore Toe, Bob Tag, and whatever other games you can come up with. Open gym Ministry of Care is available to give is typically the third Sunday of the month. Communion to the housebound, to visit and pray for Sunday, Oct. 23rd 6:30-8:30pm hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for Just For Fun Movie Night assistance. (Rick and Sandy’s house) See Branches Facebook group for more details. In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations hospitals can no longer contact the Sunday, Oct. 30th 6:30-8:30pm parish regarding your hospitalization. It is the More Serious Movie Night responsibility of you or a family member to notify our (Rick and Sandy’s house) parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center. See Branches Facebook group for more details.

EVERY WEDNESDAY — 6:30-8:30PM Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are encouraged to make arrangements at TEENS UNDERSTANDING FAITH least six months in advance. (T.U.F. NIGHT) IN THE TEEN ROOM Drop into the Teen Room (inside the gym) for a night Wedding Workshops are offered throughout of relaxation, conversation, and fun with your friends the year. They provide engaged couples with every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:30pm. Bring guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the homework, games, music, whatever… we may even do Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics some singing! Of course, it wouldn’t be TUF Night without ranging from readings and music to flowers and

a little B.S. — that’s right, Bible Study caps it all off the video taping. last half hour.

Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, MISSION TRIP 2012 as well as at a number of special liturgies. We’ve sent in our deposits for 35 of us to travel to Betsy Layne, July 8-14th, but you’re not going unless you Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101. get on our waiting list. That’s right, all of our spaces are now full and we’ve begun a waiting list. If you still want a chance to go, fill out a form in the main office and turn it in to the Branches mailbox.

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10/22 & 10/23 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Coe A. Dovgin K. Fox A. Gent R. Andrews S. Klean L. McGhee M. Fox M. Havlin M. Broderick Attention All D. Roczniak S. McGhee D. Gurka J. Havlin M. Gniady Ministers! B. Rose D. Skrzypiec M. Gurka P. Havlin K. Ivancich

New ministers P. Rose B. Tenuta P. Gurka B. Krueger B. Ivancich schedules are now M. Rose A. Shemanske M. Gurka S. Lorenz M. McMahon available on our J. Rose B. Shemanske J. Klomes N. Lorenz B. Wojewnik website at: R. Sharp G. Staszewski J. Klomes J. Moran www.steseton.com J. Sikora P. Staszewski L. Klomes D. Weber Then visit: M. Taska M. Klomes Music and Liturgy R. Vlaming A. McCoy

LECTORS J. Cronin K. Oliver C. Bannon M. Quinn P. Hambrick K. McSwain D. Roti L. Junkans C. Steckhan

ALTAR C. Murphy C. Innis H. Pawelczyk A. Alanis E. Justice SERVERS H. Galvin D. Berzins K. Olszowka J. Jalowiec J. Ucha J. Jaeger M. Bialka L. Kochniarczyk M. Yara N. Zufan

EUCHARISTIC J. Connelly C. Nolan J. Cosentino L. Gent L. Koning MINISTERS A. Sharp D. Nykiel D. Palagi D. Pacholski J. Mitchel B. DeJonge B. Gildea J. Kelly E. Barin J. Frese G. Yakes M. Fundator J. Juds F. Scellato K. Frese J. Harris D. Keane C. Kirk G. Chehy B. McMahon L. Jeffrey K. Kelly J. Kokotan-Krauss K. Hall J. Skorzewski M. Galka B. Hansen M. Miller M. Castro C. Bannon M. Fehrenbacher N. LaCoco M. Jeswein P. Orozco M. Gabrione T. Wolski M. Abbatemarco P. Skowronek R. Grill G. Talley S. Abbatemarco T. Leeson R. Laud A. Talley W. Bekta S. Weishaar J. Holmquist S. Michalek 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-SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin Pastoral Staff Religious Education Staff Rev. Richard Homa, Pastor Elaine Pawlak, Catechetics Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Diana Barracca, Administration Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Karen Mirecki, Administration Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Branches Youth Program Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Bruce Hall, Coordinator Linda McKeague, Director of Music Rick Vlaming, Coordinator Elaine Pawlak, Religious Education Coordinator Rick Wojcik, Coordinator Pastor Emeritus: Rev. William T. O’Mara Athletics Resident Priest: Rev. William Gubbins Bob Myjak, Director

Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Maintenance Staff Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance

Carlos Juarez, CJB Maintenance Coordinator

Liturgy and Music Staff Frank Siwiec, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Joseph Shake, Staff Mike Makuch, Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music Mark Siwiec, Staff

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Parish Office Staff

Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Monday-Friday 9am Darlene Raila, Parish Publications Saturday 5pm Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist Sunday Sharon Daley, Afternoon Receptionist 7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am

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