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Congratulations and Blessings to our 2020-2021

Saint Elizabeth Seton Church FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS

MAY 2021 Rev. William T. Corcoran, Pastor

Julia Andreani Peregrine Hilbert Genevieve Moloney Nolan Barnes Nathan Janet Peter Oprisko Daniel Benker Savannah Kalafut Luke Piekarz Chelsie Beran Leo Kelly William Riegler Kathryn Blaisdell Brayden Kolinski Braedan Stapleton Connor Blue Paul Kula Caroline Szafranski Caitlin Carmody Aaron Lamas Jonathan Thompson Cecilia Carmody Thomas Lynch Graham Urbaniak Olivia Carmody Heidi Malec Aubrey Utz Ariana Conrad Ergel Manuel Ryder Vahl Luka Djulabic Rylan Marec Luke Wasik Brooke Donegan Kaelyn Marshall Reagan Wittenmeier Michelle Gonzalez Madison McGi inn s Josephine Wolski Henry Greske Matthew Melilli Bernadette Zaker Ethan Hanna Grace Meyers Milania Zawada Cody Herman Kallen Mikrut

THANK YOU Thank you to all of the parents, grandparents, family members and friends for encouraging and supporting these children along their faith journey. We are grateful to our priests: Fr. Bill Corcoran, Fr. Bill Gubbins, Fr. John Zurek. To our catechists: Laurie Coe, Elaine Repa, Janet Scellato and Frank Scellato. To our Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School teachers: Kim Sluis and Julie Martin. To our Director of Liturgy, Carlos Bautista and to our Director of Music, Linda McKeague. And to all volunteers who shared their time and talent with the children throughout the year. Diana Barracca, Coordinator of Religious Education Mary Vlaming, Coordinator of Religious Education May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Three

Our heartfelt congratulations to DEACON ROBERT VELCICH on your Ordination to the Order of the Deacon May 8, 2021

On May 8th, Robert Velcich was ordained by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, to the Order of Deacon at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. He is one of 22 men who were ordained as deacons. Robert has journeyed through four years of preparation for this day, attending academic classes, formation programs, engaging in exten- sive theological reϐlection sessions, retreats, regular spiritual direction, as well as being involved in many liturgical practica and pastoral ϐield education experiences, including an eleven-month internship. Ordinations to the (permanent) Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Chicago have taken place since 1972. There are presently nearly 550 active deacons in the Archdiocese, as well as 40 men currently in formation at the Institute for Diaconal Studies, with a new cohort beginning in the fall. The presence of deacons serving in the Archdiocese is widespread, yet still a frequently asked question is, “What or who is a deacon?” Bishops, priests and deacons receive the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The diaconate is a three-fold ministry of Word, Liturgy and Charity that is in service to the bishop. Deacons are ordained to baptize, proclaim the Gospel and preach, assist at the Eucharist, witness marriages, ofϐiciate at wakes and funeral services, etc. These are the ministries most visible in the parish. The less visible aspect of diaconal ministry traditionally has its history in the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 6. The Apostles laid hands on “…seven reputable men, ϐilled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom…” to care for the widows and administer the daily distribution of food in the early Christian community. Thus, from the earliest days of the Church, deacons were involved in service to the bishop not only liturgically and through evangelization efforts but as administrators and charged with caring for the poor (spiritually, emotionally, physically), the alienated, and those who, for various reasons, ϐind themselves on the fringes of society. Therefore, deacons also minister in hospitals, prisons, shelters, soup kitchens, and within the various ministries coordinated through organizations such as Catholic Charities and the St. Vincent de Paul Society, modeling the call of diakonia that belongs to all the bap- tized to serve our brothers and sisters in Christ. And since most deacons work full-time outside the Church, deacons in their workplace (and in the world) are sacramental signs and icons of Christ the Servant visible in the community. Please keep in your prayers Robert Velcich, all candidates who were ordained, their wives and families, and all those in formation, that they continue to answer God’s call in their lives. Page Four SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021

CORCORAN’S CORNER

Happy Mother’s Day… milestone in their lives. Catherine served on our Parish Pas- This Sunday, May 9, we celebrate Mother’s Day and toral Council (two terms), was a Deanery Council member, fondly remember and celebrate our moms, grandmothers, serves as Archdiocesan Pastoral Council Chair and is a Re- and other women who have had a good mothering influence new My Church Commission member. Francesca serves as upon us. I always like to see the yellow dandelions bloom. I a cantor, choir member, and as a catechist. Being involved have always thought them a mother’s favorite flower. The in our parish has been a family commitment. smallest child will pluck a dandelion and bring it to their mom as something pretty. Such innocent unfeigned love is a Forty Glorious Years... gift to any mom. This weekend we thank them for how their This coming Thursday, May 13, is the 40th Anniversary love and wisdom have shaped our lives. of my Ordination to the Priesthood. I had planned a celebration for this personal milestone. As a number of my Renew My Church… first cousins are a bit older than I, many of them planned On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 7:00 PM, the decision on on making another trip over here for the celebration. I had the Orland Park/Tinley Park Renew My Church Grouping even booked a hall for a large family dinner celebration. will be officially announced. To participate in this announce- But now we have lockdown, and little-to-no travel from ment by going online to: www.renewmychurch.org/ Ireland and England, and no large gatherings. I cannot even announcements. You will be able to sign into a Teams have a small coffee and cake reception here. But such is Live Meeting, and hear the decision as it is announced. life. I have had several couples plan and cancel three times I am most appreciative to our parishioners and staff who for their upcoming weddings. In the grand scheme of things participated with parishioners and staff of all seven parishes this is small stuff. All of us will just have to live on for the in giving input for the outcome on this final decision. 50th! (I also am not short-changed. I had a fabulous 25th Anniversary. “Billyfest” went on for 11 days, with 30 cousins May Crowning… coming over from Ireland and England, either arriving early, At all the Masses this weekend, May 9, as May is the or staying after the celebratory weekend.) traditional month of the Blessed Mother and when we honor When I was newly ordained I used to look at priests who her, we will “crown” our Marian statue, Mary Seat of Wis- were celebrating 25 years of priesthood, as not really that dom, by presenting flowers in vases in front of the statue. old. But I saw the men celebrating their 40th year as old. I We have asked First Holy Communicants and Confirmandi was right! Despite feeling older, I also feel very grateful. to be part of this tribute to Mary. We encourage families at Three of my classmates have died, and I have recovered home to make May altars, and to send such photos to us to from a stroke in 2020. I am also very grateful to my immedi- share in our bulletin. ate family for all their continued love through the years. I am also extremely grateful to the staff and parishioners First Holy Communion… I have been privileged to work with in all of my past assign- On Saturday, May 8, at our 5:00 PM Mass, six children ments. I still send “Secretary’s Day” cards to secretaries in from St. Elizabeth Seton Church who attend Cardinal my first, and past assignments. The parish staff and parish- Joseph Bernardin School, celebrated their First Holy ioners truly shape and form their priests, and I have had ex- Communion. Their Second grade CJB School classroom cellent companions and co-workers. For St. Elizabeth Seton had a child test positive for the COVID-19 virus, requiring Parishes Thirtieth Anniversary I placed pictures of all the the entire classroom to quarantine for 14 days (until May 7). pastors in the church Narthex as a way of recognizing all the This situation caused six of our wonderful Second graders people that journeyed with them as together they all built up to miss participating in the May 1 First Holy Communion our parish community. I am currently grateful for the won- ceremony. These six children were invited to be part of the derful team we have: both the professional staff, parish 5:00 PM Mass this weekend. They processed in with the leaders, and those who serve our community in so many celebrant, brought forward the gifts at the Offertory, had ways, and the entire community itself. Our most recent ris- reserved seating for their families, and participated in the ing to the occasion during the COVID-19 ongoing challenge “May crowning” of our Mary, Seat of Wisdom statue. clearly shows this. Missing the ceremony is a disappointment, but we were Finally, I am grateful to God for all the good people he determined to make the best of this situation. CJB School has sent me to live and minster with. Together we have has only had a handful of quarantines. This one hit at a given God good praise, and built up his kingdom where we particularly bad time. are. God has been my strength. On Sunday, May 23, my immediate family will attend Happy Ordination .... the 11:30 AM Mass, and then we are going back to the It is with great joy that our Archdiocese of Chicago has McBrady Center for lunch. It will be our first group get- ordained Robert Velcich (Seton parishioner), to the Order together since Christmas of 2019. Thank goodness for

of Deacon on Saturday, May 8, at Holy Name Cathedral. the vaccinations.

Bob will deacon at our May 9, 11:30 AM Mass. Bob has Other Ordination Anniversary gone through several years of training for this new state of Celebrations To Note: life. He is a wise, generous, humble, and faith-filled man. Fr. Bill Gubbins (May 3, 1955) 66 years; Fr. John Zurek It is my hope he will serve in our community for many years. (May 22, 2004) 17 years; Fr. Jim Rhinehart (May 26, 2010) He was a key support in our parish being able to reopen 11 years (priest) and as deacon (May 1983) 38 years; for weekends, liturgical ceremonies, and sacraments. His Dcn. Bob Velcich (May 8, 2021) one day!

day job is working for the Cook County Public Health, and I have relied on his inside advice to successfully navigate Keep Smiling, through our COVID-19 reopening. We congratulate Bob, his wife, Catherine, and their daughter, Francesca, on this May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Five

Our heartfelt congratulations to our pastor

REV. WILLIAM CORCORAN, PhD on your 40 A O P

May 1 , 1981

Rev. William Corcoran with his OrdinaƟon Class at Mundelein Seminary with Cardinal John Cody

In virtue of their common ordination and mission, all priests are bound together in an intimate brotherhood, which should manifest itself in mutual aid, spiritual as well as material, pastoral as well as personal, in meetings and in a community of life, of labor, of charity.

— Lumen Gentium (Dogmatic Constitution of the Church) Page Six SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021

Before we knew him... May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Seven Page Eight SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021

Father Bill Corcoran’s ﬁrst of many wonderful Easter Vigils shared with us, 2014 May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Nine Page Ten SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021 May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Eleven Page Twelve SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021 May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Thirteen Page Fourteen SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021

Today, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, we focus on Mary, the mother who gave birth to the true Son of God, and who was given the privilege of motherhood, bestowed on her by God.

Mary, Mother of God

By Father William Gubbins

Ę CĆęčĔđĎĈĘ ĜĊ “All generations ėĊċĊė ęĔ MĆėĞ shall call me A ĆĘ ęčĊ MĔęčĊė Ĕċ GĔĉ. WĊ čĆěĊ ĉĔēĊ blessed.” ęčĎĘ Ćđđ Ĕċ ĔĚė đĎěĊĘ. Luke 1:48 BĚę ęčĊ ęĎęđĊ, MĔęčĊė Because she was truly Ĕċ GĔĉ, ĉĎĉ ēĔę ćĊ- the sinless one, the holy ĈĔĒĊ ĉĔĈęėĎēĊ Ĕċ ęčĊ one and the Mother of CčĚėĈč ĚēęĎđ ęčĊ God, Mary is worthy of CĔĚēĈĎđ Ĕċ EĕčĊĘĚĘ Ďē our love and our devo- 431. A certain bishop tion. We carve the faces named Nestorius of our presidents into claimed that Mary could mountainsides. We lay not be called Theoto- wreaths at the tomb of kos, a Greek term signi- the unknown soldier. fying Bearer of God. We honor famous ath- Nestorius claimed that letes and generals. So Mary was only the the Church rightly hon- mother of the human ors Mary and we should nature of Christ and too. could not be called: Mother of God. (This “In turn he said to would be somewhat his disciple, ‘There like saying, “My mother is really not my mother, is your Mother.’” she is only the mother John 19:27 of my body.”) But the Council declared that Mary In this passage Jesus entrusted Mary to be our spir- was truly the Theotokos! Because Jesus was both itual mother. She intercedes for us with her Son. We God and man by virtue of the Hypostatic Union, the often ask others to pray for us. Why then can we not fusion of the divine and human natures in the per- ask Mary to pray for us? This is why so many of the son of Jesus, Mary could, in a true sense, be called saints were devoted to Mary. She is truly a source of the Mother of God. When the doctrine of Mary as grace to all who call upon her. theotokos was proclaimed, the whole Christian world went out into the streets to celebrate! “Do whatever he tells you.” John 2:5 Mother of Devotion Mary instructs us to listen to Christ, to live by his Throughout history we, as Catholics, have shown words, by his teaching. Mary never points to herself. great devotion to the Mother of God. It is part of our She always points to her Son! She never preaches Roman Catholic heritage. But it is also very scriptur- herself, she always preaches Christ! That is why so al. There are three passages of scripture which I many saints loved to say, “To Jesus, through Mary.” think pretty well sum up and justify the prominence Mary always leads us to her Son! May she lead all of of Mary in our spiritual and devotional lives. us to a greater love for her Son this day! May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Fifteen A Mother’s Day Prayer of Blessing and Hope WELCOME

Dear God, Thank you for the gift of motherhood. Thank Michael and Renee D’Antonio (Child: Henry D’Antonio) you for the blessing it is to be called “Mom.” Thank you for the good plans you have in store for those who still wait to be a Mom. Thank you BAPTISMS for the numerous spiritual children you have given to so many “spiritual moms” and men- Congratulations to these parents on the baptism of their children on tors. We pray that you would ill this day with Sunday, May 1, 2021: favor and grace as we honor Moms all around Alekai Josue, child of Alexander Rodriguez and Alyssa Corona our nation. Mary Grace, child of Justin and Katie Adair We ask for comfort for those who are griev- Emmett Michael, child of Kevin and Breanna Leyendecker ing loss and heartache, especially on this day. Eliana Rose, Child of Sean and Amanda Worley We ask for strength for those who wait for children to come back home. WEDDING We ask for healing for those who have been hurt by relationships that were intended to be Please pray these couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: loving and nurturing. Erin Shea and James Love; 5-15-2021 We ask for faith for those who will someday Taylor A. Polak and Karl Ehlers; 5-21-21 be Moms, who ind themselves on a journey that seems so hard. We ask for great encouragement and grace PLEASE PRAY FOR to cover those who have made a brave and loving choice for adoption. Due to privacy issues we honor prayer requests (by you/family member We ask for incredible provision and care over only) for two weeks. Please call to add name or continue for two weeks.

every single parent mom who works so hard on We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, behalf of her children. that they may experience the healing power of Christ: We ask that you would remind many of those Tom Wydra Mary Wolf who, though they do not have “physical” chil- Leonard Linkus Richard Tropp dren, have the gift of being amazing hope- Kevin Heeley And for our deceased: bringers to many spiritual children they’ve Genevieve Izzo been blessed to nurture through these years. Baby Sigmund James Keesecker God, thank you, for the gift of life. Thank you Marty Ozinga III that your heart is for us, and that you are with Patricia Zielinski us, in all our unique journeys and pathways. Mary Vaccarello “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.” Thank you that you are Sovereign over every part of our lives. Thank you that your ways are perfect and you make our footsteps secure. MASS INTENTIONS Today we pray for joy, for grace, for wisdom, for great peace… for all moms, for moms to be, Sat., May 8 (5pm) Jim Duffy; Mary Miserendino and for women who nurture and lead. Sun., May 9 Amen. (7:30am) For All Parishioners; Thomas Sullivan (9:30am) Margaret Kapala; Patricia Larsen Mon., May 10 (9am) Helen Weinert; Frances C. McKenna STEWARDSHIP Tues., May 11 (9am) Salvadore Miramontes; Adam Oskielunas Wed., May 12 (9am) Norma Burke and Ed Fehrenbacher; Thomas Sullivan COLLECTION FOR 5-2-2021: $18,319.25 Thurs., May 13 (9am) Eileen Broderick; Ronald Michalik (envelopes: $14,492.25/e-giving: $3,827.00) Fri., May 14 (9am) Cara Lunn; James Gergits Thank you for your generosity. Sat., May 15 (5pm) Adele Konior; Nancy Heebner For our most current information, Sun., May 16 follow us on Facebook: (7:30am) Jack Price; Dale Fausch Saint Elizabeth Seton Church-Orland Hills (9:30am) Grace Beissel; Joseph and Maria Haber And visit our website: (11:30am) Christopher Dennis; Rich and Mary Jane Judds www.steseton.com Page Sixteen SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021

CATHOLIC CHARITIES MOTHER’S DAY COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND, MAY 8/9 May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Seventeen

SENIORS OF SETON

JUST A REMINDER!

CAPE COD TRIP

PLANNED

Seniors of Seton will be going to Cape Cod. We depart on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021,so, get your COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible and be ready for a fabulous time! A valid passport or Real ID will be required for Between May 13 and October 13, 1917, three airline travel. Additional information Portuguese children–Francisco and Jacinta will be posted as received. Marto and their cousin Lucia dos Santos–received apparitions of Our Lady at Cova da Iria near Fatima, a city 110 miles north of Lisbon. Portiuncula Center for Prayer

REFLECTION OPPORTUNITIES MARY ASKED THE CHILDREN TO PRAY THE 9263 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort, IL ROSARY for world peace, for the end of World War I,

TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF: for sinners, and for the conversion of Russia. USING CHAIR YOGA AND MEDITATION PRACTICES Mary gave the children three secrets. Following the TO CREATE WELL-BEING VIA ZOOM deaths of Francisco and Jacinta in 1919 and 1920 Tuesday, May 25  6:30-8pm  Fee: $15 respectively, Lucia revealed the ϐirst secret in 1927. Through gentle movement, focused breathing, and It concerned devotion to the Immaculate Heart of increased awareness you can manage stress and other Mary. The second secret was a vision of hell. When factors that lead to dis-ease. Join us for this workshop to Lucia grew up she became a Carmelite nun and died find your innate place of tranquility and balance, strength in 2005 at the age of 97. and flexibility. Facilitator: Cecily Hunt, CYT E-500. Pope John Paul II directed the Holy See’s Secretary of State to reveal the third secret in 2000; it spoke of WOMEN’S SUMMER RETREAT: a “bishop in white” who was shot by a group of sol- IT’S TIME TO BE LOOKING UP AND SPIRIT-LED diers who ϐired bullets and arrows into him.  Wednesday, June 23, 5:30pm (dinner) Many people linked this vision to the assassination through Sunday, June 17, 12 Noon  Fee: $385 attempt against Pope John Paul II in St. Peter’s (includes retreat, opt. spiritual direction, meals, room) Square on May 13, 1981. The feast of Our Lady of  Commuter Fee: $220 Fatima was approved in 1930; it was added to the (includes opening dinner, retreat, lunch, Church’s worldwide calendar in 2002.

opt. spiritual direction, brunch)  Single Day Fee $65 day: COMMENT The message of Fatima is simple: Pray. Unfortunately, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday (June 24, 25, 26) some people—not Sister Lucia—have distorted these 9:30am-12 Noon and 4-5pm (afternoon free) revelations, making them into an apocalyptic event for We’ll consider how the gifts of the Spirit blossom forth which they are now the only reliable interpreters. They in such fruits as peace, joy kindness and goodness. have, for example, claimed that Mary’s request that Morning presentations will invite you to look up with eyes the world be consecrated to her has been ignored. open to imagine new ways of being, that engage body, Sister Lucia agreed that Pope John Paul II’s public mind, and spirit. The afternoons will offer personal time consecration in St. Peter’s Square on March 25, 1984, to let your own creative spirit lead the way. Take time to fulfilled Mary’s request. The Congregation for the Doc- relax, play, pray, enjoy poetry, music, imagery and trine of the Faith prepared a June 26, 2000, document Scripture and share with others in a reflective, supportive, explaining the “third secret.” Mary is perfectly honored environment. Facilitators: Jacque Shroeder, OSF and when people generously imitate her response “Let it Janice Keenan, OSF. be done to me as you say” (Luke 1:38). Mary can

never be seen as a rival to Jesus or to the Church’s To register, or for more opportunities contact: teaching authority, as exercised by the college of www.portforprayer.org or 815-464-3880, bishops united with the bishop of Rome. or email to [email protected] Page Eighteen SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021

into the glory of heaven. The Father also proclaimed Scripture Reflections for

THE ASCENSION Jesus to the Lord of everything that exists on the earth and under the earth. OF THE LORD  GOSPEL The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took his LLIVINGIVING seat at the right hand of God (Mark 16:15-20). In this passage, Jesus commissions his apostles and promises them that he will accompany them and thethe grant them miraculous powers to give witness to the good news. Some of the accounts in the Acts of the

Apostles are, in fact, a fulϐillment of these predictions

(e.g., when Saint Paul is bitten by a poisonous snake

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and is not affected by its venom). Do these miracles

still occur today? There are many stories of great and Sunday,

small ways that God intervenes in the lives of people

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even today (e.g., visions, locutions, other powerful

NEXT WEEK’S FOCUS: events, coincidences that must be from God, etc.). HEADED HOME Just like the first part of his earthly ministry, the  REFLECTION second part—his post-Resurrection ministry—had to We are not told which two angels they were. But the come to an end. Those who follow Jesus will also follow assignment came from above: “Go and bring my Son home.” Forever.” They talked it over. “Go and bring him him home, when his earthly life comes to an end.

home.” What does that mean? They had seen him become

 FIRST READING ϐlesh. They had rejoiced when they sang to the shepherds. They had marveled at the star. They had celebrated when This Jesus will return in the same way as you have seen the Word became ϐlesh. It was amazing. Now they are him going into heaven (Acts 1:1-11). confused. “Bring him home.” This Jesus of Nazareth, so Jesus promises the disciples that they will receive the gift limited, so broken from human pain—this one is coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Jesus ascends home? And bring his human ϐlesh with him—what does into the heavens in a cloud. The Book of Daniel predicted that look like? “Will he rot?” “No… his resurrected body that the Son of Man would descend upon the clouds. It seems to be able to walk through walls, yet he can eat was appropriate that he ascend to heaven in the same ϐish.” “We have not seen this before.” The ways of the way. Heaven is not really up above us: it is a different Almighty could be confusing, but the angels had spent dimension beyond our understanding. Jesus may have eons watching this story of stories unfold in surprising ascended in this manner, however, so that the apostles ways and through unexpected people. But this? The would better understand what was happening. Thus, Word who had become ϐlesh was not going to un-become when we die, we will be with Jesus in heaven (but not ϐlesh? This was new. But the order had come: “Go, bring necessarily ϐloating on the clouds). him home.” They listened to Jesus give his instructions. They shook their heads. First off, humans can’t drive out  SECOND READING demons or drink poison or heal the sick. Most of all, these God seated Jesus at his right hand in the heavens uneducated men from Galilee cannot spread this Good (Ephesians 1:17-23). News and have anybody actually listen to them—humans This is a prayer asking that we might understand the kill prophets. Wow, Holy Spirit, you are going to have to mystery into which God has called us. If we could bring some power! And then… Jesus just went. And his understand the mystery, then we surely would not have a followers stood there, stunned, looking up. And so the problem ϐinding the courage to live the Christian call. The two angels gave the message: “He will return in the same key to understanding this mystery is to reϐlect upon our way as you have seen him going into heaven.” And with redemption. Jesus died for us, but the Father exalted him. that the angels messengers quickly disappeared, curious The Father raised Jesus from the dead and welcomed him to see how this was going to work.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK [MAY 10-MAY 16, 2021] Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Acts 16:11-15 Acts 16:22-34 Acts 17:15, Acts 18:1-8 Acts 1:15-17, Acts 18:23-28 Acts 1:1-11 Jn 15:26— Jn 16:5-11 22—18:1 Jn 16:16-20 20-26 Jn 16:23b-28 Eph 1:17- 23 16:4a Jn 16:12-15 Jn 15:9-17 Mk 16:15-20 May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Nineteen

Please register by emailing: [email protected]

We will be observing all protocols that are currently in place, i.e., temperature checks at the entrance, masks required, social distancing. Tables will be spaced out appropriately. Individual snacks and food will be provided. Page Twenty SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021

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

Training classes are one session for one hour.

If your child is presently entering 5th grade this Fall, they are eligible to serve.

Times can be set up through Fr. John Zurek.

To register for a training class or for questions, please e-mail Fr. John Zurek: [email protected] May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Twenty One

LAST CALL! Please place your SUMMER/FALL Catholic Relief ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES Services (CRS) RICE BOWL donation FOR OUR PARISH CHILDREN in the drop off box located in the Narthex. Thank you for your support of this important mission. Page Twenty Two SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER May 9, 2021

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PRAYER/OUTREACH MINISTRIES ST. ELIZABETH SETON Social Action Ministry How we serve: Soup Kitchen in Joliet; Sharing Parish with PARISH INFORMATION St. Procopius Church; Pro Life Ministry: COURAGE Program, Mother’s Day Flowers For Life, Life Chain Sunday, Diaper  New Parishioners We welcome new members. Drive; Respond Now Outreach; SWIFT (South West Interfaith All are invited to participate in the life and mission of Team); Environmental Ministry; Speaker nights. the parish. A complete listing of parish services and Seton Rosary Group organizations is available in the parish office and on our All are invited to pray the Rosary each Tuesday/Thursday in the parish website. Please visit the parish office to register church, after 9am Mass. or obtain the registration form on the parish website. Chaplet of Divine Mercy  NEW HOURS Sacrament of Reconciliation Prayer offered on Wednesdays following the 9am Mass. is offered on Saturday, between 4:00-4:30pm. Creation Care Team Ministry  Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice A cross-parish Renew My Church initiative taking action to monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the parish promote positive environmental change through education, office early. Limit of two children per Sunday. individual action and community outreach in the spirit of Pope  Baptismal Preparation Couples preparing for Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si. The group meets the third the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Monday each month in the Gubbins Center, 7pm. Call Andy Panelli, 708-301-8038. Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in faith development. This session is Heart Warmers Meal Ministry Heart Warmers is an outreach program where Seton volunteers mandatory prior to the Baptism. deliver homemade meals to people of our parish community  Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church when they are experiencing times with medical, health, new every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill baby, recovery, or grief issues. To schedule receiving a meal or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the or to become a meal provider contact Leslie Skryzpiec at sacrament once every six months. Call 708-403-0101 708-349-4153 or [email protected]. for information. Prayer Shawl Ministry  Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Shawls are prayerfully created, blessed, and distributed to Adults, 18 and older, who wish to become Catholic are those who have a need for spiritual, physical or emotional com- enrolled in a formation process (RCIA) that includes fort. Knit or crochet in your home and/or at the twice-monthly prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the meetings. To become a knitter or to obtain a shawl, call the Church’s life and values, rituals and traditions. For in- parish office at 708-403-0101. 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 Donations of yarn/fabric/baby toiletries/supplies accepted. For call the Pastoral Center for assistance. information/meeting dates, contact Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.  Because of HIPAA Privacy regu- HOPE Employment Ministry In the Hospital? The HOPE Employment Ministry is available to provide lations hospitals can no longer contact the parish re- assistance to anyone who is seeking employment or a career garding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of change. If you require assistance with the job search process, you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire including resume review, networking or interview skills, please to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call contact [email protected]. the Pastoral Center. Alcoholics Anonymous  Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere desire to marry are asked to make arrangements six months in stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of advance. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the O’Mara Hall, Thursdays,  Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the 7:30-8:45pm. AA is a fellowship of men and women sharing year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines their experience, strength, and hope so that they may solve and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of their common problem and help others to recover. The only Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from requirement 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  sings at the 11:30am Sunday Masses. Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Teen Choir Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). Call 708-  Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101. 429-2507 or 708-269-9853. Virtual meeting information at: https://www.familiesanonymous.org/meetings/virtual-meetings/ 9300 West 167th St., Orland Hills, IL St. Vincent de Paul Society 708-403-0101 Anyone within parish boundaries in need of assistance from www.steseton.com SVDP, may call the parish office at 708-403-0101. May 9, 2021 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Page Twenty Three

5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30AM GREETERS

REOPENING LITURGICAL MINISTRY SCHEDULES

Liturgical ministries will be serving on a limited basis.

Currently, Mass Captains are serving at each Mass time to ensure safety restrictions are implemented. LECTORS When the parish returns to 100% capacity, we will list the Liturgical Ministry schedule in full. SACRISTANS Due to the Archdiocesan guidelines ALTAR for CORONAVIRUS concerns, SERVERS we will refrain from the distribution of Holy Communion EUCHARISTIC to the faithful via the chalice. MINISTERS All Liturgical Minister inquiries should be directed to Carlos Bautista, Director of Liturgy, [email protected] 708-403-0101, ext. 102.

VISIT OUR St. Elizabeth Seton Church Join us on FACEBOOK WEBSITE AT 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487 St. Elizabeth Seton Church- WWW.STESETON.COM Parish Office: 708-403-0101 Orland Hills Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 9AM-1PM SUNDAY: 9AM-1PM

SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM SUNDAY: 8:30AM-1PM Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School WEBSITE: WWW.CJBSCHOOL.ORG 708-403-6525 Principal: Kelly Bourrell Vice Principal: Jennie Pagliaro Administrative Assistant: Cindy Labriola Devlin

Pastoral Staff Youth/Young Adult Ministry Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph.D., Pastor Bruce Hall, Coordinator

Rev. John Zurek, Associate Pastor Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Maintenance Staff Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Deacon: Robert (Catherine) Velcich Laurie De Mik-Renn, CJB Day Maintenance Supervisor Deacon: Frank Gildea Marie Makuch, Staff Dan Kosty, Staff Deacon: Dennis (Barb) Cristofaro

Carlos Bautista, Director of Liturgy Linda McKeague, Director of Music REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Parish Office Staff Monday-Friday: 9:00 am Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Saturday: 5:00 pm Darlene Raila, Communications Director Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30am Joan Nemec, Receptionist Karen Mirecki, Receptionist ROSARY: Karen Opyd, Receptionist Tuesday/Thursdays after 9:00am Mass

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