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SAINT JULIE BILLIART 7399 West 159th Street Tinley Park, 60477 708-429-6767 www.stjulie.org

FR. LOU’S LINE MY FINAL WISH humorous but poignant reminder that we all must consider ways to get involved: We had a very successful gathering for My Final Wish. Over 100 folks attended The Death of Someone Else to learn about the many aspects of Our church was saddened to learn this week of the arranging their final wishes for the death of one of our most valued members, inevitable time when we will all go Fr. Lou Tylka ‘Someone Else’. Pastor home to the Lord. Thanks to Mike Rubino for coordinating the evening ‘Someone’s’ passing creates a vacancy that will be and for the partners who participated: Catholic difficult to fill. ‘Else’ has been with us for many years and for every one of those years, ‘Someone’ Cemeteries, Archdiocese of Chicago Planned Giving, did far more than a normal person’s share of the Colonial Chapel, Lawn Funeral Home, Maher Funeral work. Whenever there was a job to do, a class to Home, Robert Sheehy Funeral Home and attorneys teach, or a meeting to attend, one name was on John Benz and Carl Evans. While none of us really everyone’s list, “Let ‘Someone Else’ do it.” likes to talk about arrangements for funerals and burials, this is a generous gift that one can give their Whenever leadership was mentioned, this wonderful family by pre-arranging their final wishes. If you person was looked to for inspiration as well as were not able to join us and/or if you have any results; “‘Someone Else’ can work with that questions we are happy to help in creating your final group.” wish plans—don’t hesitate to ask. It was common knowledge that ‘Someone Else’ was among the most liberal givers in our church.

Whenever there was a financial need, everyone RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STARTS SOON assumed ‘Someone Else’ would make up the difference. As students and teachers have headed back to class, ‘Someone Else’ was a wonderful person; sometimes efforts have been under way to welcome back our appearing superhuman. Were the truth known, young people to the upcoming Religious Education everybody expected too much of ‘Someone Else.’ year. Catechists will be gathering this week to further Now ‘Someone Else’ is gone! the preparations and I express my gratitude to these generous folks who are willing to give of their time We wonder what we are going to do. ‘Someone Else’ and talent to share our faith with the young people. left a wonderful example to follow, but who is If you haven’t yet registered for RE please do so now! going to follow it? We want to be ready to welcome all the young people Who is going to do the things ‘Someone Else’ did? for the first sessions which begin the first week of September. When you are asked to help this year, remember we can’t depend on ‘Someone Else’ anymore.

~Author Unknown VOLUNTEER? SOMEONE ELSE And so the question remains, in the midst of our busy While we are blessed to have a wonderful staff here lives, in what way are you engaging in/sharing in the at St. Julie Billiart, much of our life as a parish is work of the Church? How might you give of your dependent upon the generosity of those who time and talent to help out? Wouldn’t it be nice if we volunteer. There are a myriad of ways to get involved didn’t need ‘Someone Else’ since we could count on in ministry, whether it be ongoing ministries that the help of many to continue building a vibrant support our prayer life, to one-time opportunities to parish? bring folks together in social gatherings. There is always a need for more volunteers. The following was shared with me, which I believe is a rather ...continued on page 3

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PARISH HAPPENINGS MISSIONARY VISIT

Several weeks ago, Sister Margaret Nyangireki from the Congregation of Our Lady of Good Counsel visited us for the annual missionary appeal. Recently, I received a lovely note of thanks for the warm welcome and generous support the parishioners of St. Julie shared with Sr. Margaret. Subsequently, I’ve been asked to share an address to reach out to Sr. Margaret as well as the website to her community—here are both: Alive in Our Hearts Sister Margaret Nyangireki 12433 S. Halsted Street Praying with Sunday’s Scriptures Chicago, IL 60628 Tuesdays For more information on Sister Margaret’s 2:00-3:00pm congregation visit www.sistersofolgcuganda.org The Great Room Peace & Prayers, Facilitator: Margie Guadagno

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING Boys and girls 3rd grade and older are invited to participate.

Come to the initial Training Session! Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 4:00-5:00pm in the Church. Registration forms will be provided.

For questions or more information please contact Margie Guadagno at [email protected]

ST. JULIE BILLIART BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, September 8

Blood Center of Illinois 8:30am - 12:30pm in the Parish Hall

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IN OUR PRAYERS OUR BELOVED DEAD MASS INTENTIONS Joseph Librizzi Monday, August 26 - 8:00am Lillian Zintek + Timothy J. Szwed + Mary Rougeau Helen O’Sullivan + Debbie Freemen

Tuesday, August 27 - 8:00am NEEDING GOOD HEALTH Deceased members of the Morrissey & Leonard families Domingo & Andresa Tuason, Jr. Mike Mikicic Lance Sheehan Wednesday, August 28 - 8:00am Joe Tumpich For the people of St. Julie Billiart Parish Rhett Buntin Meg Keating + Ann Rybczyk Jackie Pleasant Nick Greco Thursday, August 29 - 8:00am Nancy Grinnell + Mary Lou Gunkel Joseph Tylka + Bernice Boyk Holly Hesselschwardt + Tommie Moore Geri Tomaselli Joe Zagotta Friday, August 30 - 8:00am + Marcia P. Szwed + Bob Jorfe, Jr.

NEWLY BAPTIZED Saturday, August 31 - 4:30pm For the people of St. Julie Billiart Parish Saturday, August 17, 2019 + Charles Gniadek Oliver, son of Marta and Grzegorz Kopiczko + Walter & Dorothy Broz Michael James, son of Sheena and Nicholas Schuber + Barbara Messineo Elias Anastathios, son of Karas and Elias Zervos + Dan Aranda + Alfredo, Lucia & Sergio Tenuta + Frances & Joseph Pienkowski

ANNIVERSARY BLESSING Sunday, September 1: 8:00am August 25, 2019 - 11:00am Mass +John R. Duffey 40th Wedding Anniversary of Walter & Mary Kopec +Delores Duffey +John T. & Sue Duffey +Jack Norris +Eleanor McGowan CURRENTLY SERVING 9:30am For all branches of our nation’s military +Paulette E. Wojtaszek that they may safely return home. +Andrea Ortega +Lisa Bialecki +Mandy Melgar +Larry Bergstrom

What you should know? 11:00am In September 2020, St. Julie Billiart Mass +William Madia Intentions will be reserved on the days listed +Paul Riedl + below as follows: Mary T. Earley +Nancy Aleska • Labor Day - For All Workers & All 50th Wedding Anniversary of Chuck & Judy Martschinke Seeking Employment 6:00pm • September 11 - For an End to Terrorism +Leslie Procuro Around the World Additional Mass Intentions will be accepted on these days.

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GENEROSITY SUMMER MISSION Earlier this month, we welcomed Sr. Margaret Nyangireki, a member of the Congregation of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Diocese of Mbarara (Uganda), for the summer mission appeal. Sr. Margaret’s community works with the poor and sick, seeking to provide education and health care to those most in need. Funds collected totaled $7,707.22 and will help towards the building of the operating room needed in the Health Centre for Surgery. Your generosity to this appeal is greatly appreciated. Faith Direct is our online giving provider. eGiving provides a safe and consistent means of sharing GOT STUFF? CAN WE HAVE IT? your gifts especially throughout the summer 8th Grade Rummage Sale months. eGiving through Faith Direct is the easiest and most convenient way for St. Julie Billiart to Are you thinking about back to school cleaning? receive your weekly offering and other Church Please consider donating household items, clothing support. eGiving through Faith Direct will also and knickknacks to the awesome Rummage Sale. save you time while helping St. Julie Billiart reduce Coming in the Fall, this is sponsored by our Eighth expenses. Grade Candidates. This is simply an advance notice so that you can begin setting aside Ready to ditch the envelopes and make the switch? those great items that you no longer use but may be Setting up your Faith Direct account is quick and of use to others. Please check future bulletins for easy! Go to faith.direct/IL834 or download the free more details as we approach the beginning of Faith app and use our church code: IL834 Formation sessions in September. Your prayerful support of the ministries of St. Julie Billiart parish is sincerely appreciated.

SACRIFICIAL GIVING ST. JULIE BILLIART PARISH FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2019 - JUNE 30, 2020

August 17/18, 2019 Year to Date 2019-20

Budgeted $18,750.00 Budgeted $131,250.00 Collected $10,691.38 Collected $112,499.84 Shortfall ($ 8,058.62) Shortfall ($ 18,750.16)

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THE STUMP OF JESSE

VANITY? GOTCHA! feel insecure about ourselves and therefore place our security in what others think of us instead. We “Oh man, you look jacked!” is a constantly ask ourselves the question, “What will common compliment or starting people think of me?” and we are constantly looking conversation point that people use at for affirmation and praise. It leads us to neglect our the gym to say that someone is in main focus which should be on Christ, families, great physical shape. And sometimes Fr. Ton Nguyen friends and neighbors, and it leads us to try to live in Associate Pastor my seminarian buddy walks in and the “fit in” culture. We, then, form a “like-minded” says with his classic sarcasm, “vanity group to gossip, boast, or dramatize the truth. In of vanities.” I chuckle and often let the cliché go by. those instances, we intentionally or accidently hurt Yet, vanity is one of the sins that plagues humanity. other people because we want them to be what we Our society tries to persuade us to wear a mask or to think they should be. We also are hurting ourselves portray an ideal image that we think we should have by trying to be someone else and not seeing who we rather than doing what we should be doing. For truly are. example, spending hours creating the coolest office There is a game plan for not falling into that pit. It is in the house while neglecting to cook vegetables for to practice the virtue of humility by purifying our Fr. Lou (just kidding), putting on many layers of intentions and cultivating love for Christ in others; makeup to be the hottest girl in school when we we need to keep reminding ourselves that “We are could be fostering true and virtuous friendships, the beloved sons and daughters of God,” so pursuing the most presentable and successful look “whatever we do is for the glory of God, the love of while the family is falling apart because it lacks our families, lasting friendships, and becoming quality time between spouses and between parents .” So next time, when we go to the gym—let’s and children. The list can go on, as I am sure you can be jacked up by the virtue of humility! think of other examples yourself. JMJ, So how does vanity slip into our lives? It happens Fr. Ton when we value the esteem of others most. We may

Letters from St. Julie Billiart

Let us wait a little longer. We shall see what the good God will ask us to do. Julie, L393

Holly [email protected] or Fr Ton [email protected]

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LITURGY & MUSIC PARENTAL DISCIPLINE When we cooperate with God’s will, we are travelling the easy road. In today’s reading from the Letter to the Hebrews, St. Paul encourages the I think about that conversation often. I’m sure he’s Church to see the trials of life not as an right. I am convinced that God’s Way is The Easy angry god’s punishment, but as a Way. loving parent’s discipline. Siobhán Maguire And yet. Director of Music One of my dad’s ingenious disciplines I am sometimes dismayed at the continued difficulty was for the child who slammed a door. of making good decisions after many years of Whether you had come running into the house like intentional spiritual discipline. a banshee after a wild game of tag with all the neighborhood kids, thoughtlessly allowing the screen Perhaps today’s struggles are more mature (please let door to slam on your way to an emergency potty that be the case) and perhaps I am more highly break or whether you had stomped down the hall evolved morally and ethically (again, please) than during an argument and slammed the bedroom door when I was a child, but I still struggle occasionally to demonstrate your righteous anger, my father’s with doing the right thing. remedy was the same: the offender had to “practice” I console myself with the possibility that there are closing the door properly ten times. Opening and other decisions easily made which I don’t notice closing a door like a civilized person takes a precisely because they are not difficult. For instance, I surprisingly long time (or so my siblings have told rarely slam doors. me). It is not a dignified activity nor does it inspire a feeling of power and control. In fact, just the opposite. Progress! And that was, of course, the intention of my father’s discipline. ~Siobhán Maguire, Several years ago, a spiritual advisor suggested that, for all the fuss we make about sacrifice, discipline, discernment, penance, and so on, God’s Way is not The Hard Way. God’s Way is in fact The Easy Way.

READINGS FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Isaiah 66:18-21 which was unheard of in the Luke 13:22-30 People will gather in God's name from religious belief of the time. Some who are last will be first, and all the nations. some who are first will be last. • There was a time when the Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 • The image of a narrow door people of Israel believed that Your trials in life bring you strength. indicates the difficulties they could remain faithful to • Like the divine Son, disciples involved in following Jesus. the covenant by separating share in the glory of God • Table fellowship is a primary from peoples who were not through the cross. sign of discipleship. To eat chosen. • Human suffering is evidence with Jesus is to share his life; to • In today's passage the point is that God is disciplining the share his life is to share his made that all humankind will children he loves to bring them cross. worship in Jerusalem. to maturity. • Some Gentiles would even serve as priests and Levites,

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS August 31 / September 1 SaturdayLITURGICAL Sunday MINISTERS Sunday Sunday Sunday (subject to change without notice) 4:30 pm 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 6:00 pm PRESIDER Fr. Ton Nguyen Fr. Ton Nguyen Fr. Lou Tylka Fr. Lou Tylka Fr. Lou Tylka DEACON Ed Pluchar Ed Pluchar CANTOR S. Rheinheimer C. Clouse M. Michalak M. Kramer V. Zibell LECTORS 1st M. Keating A. Kurylowicz T. Ortega L. Ignacio N. Padgett 2nd J. Neven P. Isherwood J. Tuzik C. Nied M. Halicki SERVERS T. Bueno J. Burns J. Donohoe C. Gagni F. Estrada K. Gomez J. Geigner T. Donohoe A. Gravina A. Noga Not Filled K. Krusza N. Rociola G. Rubio F. Porcaro EUCHARISTIC J. Benz B. Daum J. Cavanaugh J. Burda P. Duffy MINISTERS R. Bracken D. Gallagher P. Flynn D. Dobrzynski K. Duffy B. Broz M. Geary J. Hannigan N. Dudek L. Estrada M. Grzeslo G. Gestaut M. Hannigan D. Dudek C. Evans E. Helmold M. Johnson B. Kieffer L. Freundt M. Halicki P. Helmold N. Krusza C. Kokaska K. Intrieri J. Lucas M. Hernaez D. Mazzuca B. Kokaska J. Kilanowski J. Noga K. Keane T. Mc Grath M. Kuta P. Kmak G. Noga B. Kmak L. Mc Grath E. Kuta P. Laspesa T. O'Donnell J. McErlean M. Norris J. Matz M. Mitchell M. O'Donnell S. McMillan L. Palmer C. Minatto J. Nels N. Padgett J. McMillan B. Ritchie D. Oliver A. Nevins J. Rickey J. Neven N. Rosian E. Pienkowski J. Prepura G. Rimkunas J. O'Connor P. Tunney J. Tuzik J. Prepura Not Filled M. Ryan Not Filled J. Van Zeyl E. Sniegowski Not Filled B. Twardy Not Filled P. Wyrick D. Stanula B. Weglarz R. Wyrick C. Ward K. Weishaar Not Filled E. Zych

CHILDREN’S Leader M. Evans M. Plys LITURGY Assistant Not Filled J. Kilanowski Altar Server Training

What does an altar server Why be an altar server? But seriously and more do? importantly... • Leads the procession into Some reasons are silly... • You will make a difference Church • You don’t have to sit with by performing an • Assists the priest and your parents at Mass important ministry deacon at Mass • You get a front row seat • You will become a leader in • Lights candles • You’ll look really cool in our parish • Handles the special items that white robe • You will learn more about used during Mass Mass and it will mean more to you Session! • It can lead to a deeper al Training nd the initi relationship with God Plan to atte This Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from 4:00-5:00pm in the Church Boys and girls 3rd grade and older are invited to sign up. Registration forms will be provided.

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FAITH FORMATION

2019-2020 REGISTRATION CATECHIST FORMATION MEETING We are now in the process of Monday, August 26 organizing classes and recruiting 7:15pm in Devine Center catechists, so it is important for new and returning families to register as Whether you are a veteran or first-time catechist, we thank you for making a commitment to this Pat Kmak soon as possible. Classes begin after Director of Labor Day. catechetical ministry and forming young people in Religious Education our Catholic faith. To be certain that all of our We accept cash or check. Credit card children are provided with quality faith formation, payments or direct debit from your checking or our catechetical community here at St. Julie meets savings account are only available on-line, through once a month (August through March) in the Devine Faith Direct. Center for planning sessions. Our Religious Education program is for children in All Catechists (and prospective Catechists) are invited Preschool thru the 8th grade, who attend the public to the first catechist formation meeting tomorrow district schools. This program is developmental, evening. We gather in the Common Area for prayer which means that the children are expected to attend and then break down into groups according to the ALL levels in order to be fully initiated and formed grade we will teach. Attendance at these sessions is into the life of the Church. vital to the success of our program, so we look forward to meeting you. CALLING FORTH CATECHISTS God be with you and your dear families. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow in faith? Would you like to be an everyday disciple, bringing FAMILY FAITH SHARING others into friendship with Jesus? Take turns at the family dinner table naming one As a catechist you will be part of a catechetical special gift that each family member has. Then ask community of faith…a small faith group in which each family member to share how they may use their catechists find support in their personal and spiritual special gift to help make the world a better place. lives. You are invited to reflect on possibly being a Pray together a brief prayer of praise for your gifts, “faith mentor” in the future. In Baptism, we are all such as the Glory Be. called to walk with others as they journey towards true discipleship. If you feel that you are called to this fulfilling ministry, please call Pat at 708/429- 6767 x227

2019 - 2020 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR

Classes resume after Labor Day for the 2019 – 2020 school year, according to the schedule listed below. Our new calendar and Class assignment letters have been mailed to all registered families.

Thursday September 5 Grades 6 & 7 Saturday September 7 Sessions A & B (grades 1 – 5) Sunday September 8 Pre-K / Kindergarten Wednesday September 11 Grade 8 Thursday September 19 Sacramental Program 1 & 2

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CARDINAL SCHOOL

Registration Information for a twice-recognized National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Am I eligible to attend Cardinal Bernardin School? What is the tuition and how do I pay? Where is it located? Tuition for 2018-19 is as follows; anticipate a slight CJB is a “regional” Catholic school (sponsored by increase for 2019-2020. Full-day (Kindergarten-8) four parishes: St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie Billiart, in-parish tuition is $5,195. Full-day tuition for 3PK St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr, and St. Elizabeth and 4PK is $5,510. Half-day 3PK tuition is $2,970. Seton). CJB also welcomes children from other Half-day 4PK tuition is $3,525. (Non-parishioner parishes and households whose parents are seeking tuition is $6,075 for Grades K-8). Tuition payment a Christ-centered educational environment. Please plans are available. share this news with your neighbors and friends! What about Financial Assistance? CJB is located at 9250 W. 167th Street in Orland Hills, adjacent to St. Elizabeth Seton Parish. When you complete the online registration, you will have an opportunity to complete an application for Do you offer Pre-K and Kindergarten? financial aid. Financial aid is available for in-parish Yes! We offer half-day and full-day 3-year-old and families (K-8). Applications must be submitted by 4-year-old Pre-K! Kindergarten is full-day. The half- mid-March. day 3PK program is Monday-Thursday. You would Is there a “Before and After School” Program? select either 7:40am-10:40am(AM) or 11:40am-2:40pm (PM). Half-day 4PK is Monday-Friday (select AM or Yes! The “Extended Day” Program opens at 6:30am PM). Full-day Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten and closes when the school day begins. Extended are Monday-Friday. Full-day hours are 7:40am- Day re-opens at dismissal and closes at 6:00pm. The 2:40pm. hourly-rate ($8/hr for one child; $10/hr for two or more children) is invoiced monthly. All registered Where and when may I get registration materials? students may attend the Extended Day Program. How do I register? When may I register? Registration opened in January and continues until all spaces are filled. To register, complete the 2019- Registration is happening NOW. We will continue 2020 online application at www.cjbschool.org and to accept registrations until all spaces are filled. then mail or drop off original birth and baptismal Additional questions may be directed to the certificates (originals will be returned) and a one-time Enrollment Director, Cynthia Devlin, at 708/403-6525 family enrollment fee of $250. For Grades 1-8, include x127 … or via email at [email protected] a copy of the 2018-19 first semester report card and standardized test scores. CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN SCHOOL JOB OPENING Part-time Help, Extended Day The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is looking to hire part-time help for the Extended Day Program. Applicant would supervise students AFTER dismissal at 2:30pm until 6:00pm. Hours and days are negotiable. Email the Director of Extended Day, Mrs. Donna Vimarco at [email protected] School begins August 21. Applicant should be able to start on August 21. If interested, please email Mrs. Vimarco or call 708/403-6525 x123.

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YOUTH : St. Julie Billiart & St. George N.C.Y.C. 2019

National Catholic Youth Conference will once again take place this year from November 21—24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a national conference where High School teens from across the country gather to attend workshops, concerts, services and much more to learn about their faith. Space is limited. Please contact Holly at [email protected] or [email protected] if you are interested in going! Check out next week’s bulletin for registration forms!

FRIDAY NIGHT UPCOMING YOUTH AT THE MOVIES ACTIVITIES: Mark your Calendar ! Café Soul: Youth & Families Invited! Tuesdays at September 6, 2019 St. George Teen Room 7:00pm from 6:30-8:30pm Meeting Room 2-3 August 27

Presenting... Youth Night and QUEEN OF KATWE Leader Night An Ugandan girl sees her world These events will not meet rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess. as originally scheduled. Living in Katwe, a slum in Please watch this space Kampala, Uganda, is a constant for new dates. struggle for ten-year-old Phiona, her mother Nakku Harriet and younger members of her family. She and her younger brother help their mother sell maize in the market. If you have any questions She also helps care for her baby brother. Her world changes one day about the when she meets Robert Katende at a missionary program. Katende upcoming events or trips coaches soccer and teaches children to play chess at a local center. Curious, Phiona approaches and learns the game. She becomes please contact Holly at fascinated with it and soon becomes a top player in the group under [email protected] or Katende's guidance. Hhesselschwardt @stgeorge60477.org or call the parish offices x223 (SJB) or x512 (SGC)

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2019-20 Membership Drive

Early Bird Membership Sign-Up! Special Early Bird Price $20 Cost each month for MEMBER lunches will range from $8 to $10, depending on the caterer for that month Cost for NON-MEMBER lunches will range from $10-$12 Sign up in the Parish Office during regular business hours. Young at Heart early bird membership price of $20 is available now through Tuesday, October 1. After October 1, membership price will increase to $25

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PARISH CALENDAR

AUGUST 25 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION 11:00 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word Church Sunday 12:00 pm Anointing of the Sick Chapel

August 25 2:00 pm Private Baptism Church 7:00 pm Youth Night Youth Center 10:00 am Rosary American House 1:00 pm SJB Staff Meeting Skylight Lounge Monday 7:00 pm St. Peregrine Novena Sacred Heart Chapel August 26 7:15 pm Religious Education Catechist Meeting Devine Center 8:00 pm AA Devine Center 10:00 am Rosary Heartis Village Tuesday 2:00 pm Alive in Our Hearts: Praying with Scripture Great Room August 27 6:30 pm Café Soul St. George Teen Room Wednesday 4:00 pm Altar Server Training Church

August 28 6:30 pm Parish Teaching Committee Meeting Great Room

Thursday 8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Sacred Heart Chapel

August 29 4:00 pm Holy Hour of Reparation Sacred Heart Chapel

Friday

August 30

3:30 pm Individual Reconciliation Sacred Heart Chapel Saturday 4:00 pm Young at Heart Ticket Sales Narthex August 31 7:30 pm AA Devine Center Sunday 4:30 am Daybreak Shelter Breakfast Away

September 1 8:00 am Young at Heart Ticket Sales Narthex

(The parish calendar is subject to change without notice; see website for up-to-date events)

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY HOURS The office will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Save the Date for this The office will re-open St. Julie Billiart Parish Tuesday, September 3 at 8:30am. Fall Event Saturday, October 5

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PARISH LIFE & COMMUNICATIONS

THANK YOU MY FINAL WISH Special thanks to our summer The second My Final Wish event maintenance team as they have left was presented on Tuesday, for college. Our thanks to Jim August 13 at 7:00pm in the Parish Calcagno and Ryan Frencl. We thank Hall. Over 110 people were in Mike Rubino both young men for their hard work attendance! Fr Lou’s presentation Pastoral Associate and dedication this summer. Our covered the funeral liturgy and the very best wishes to Jim and Ryan rites and traditions associated with the liturgy. Mario for a productive school year! Calderon and Tim Little from the Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Cemeteries were on hand to

discuss disposition options, and Barbara Pitts, BOOK CLUB Archdiocese of Chicago, Office of Development was on hand to discuss estate planning when bequeathing The September selection is Letter to to the Church. a Suffering Church: A Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Bishop We had four local funeral homes available for . The Book Club questions. Our thanks and gratitude to Phillip Maher will be meeting on Wednesday, and "Uncle Bob" from Maher Funeral Home, Ed September 4, 2019 at 1:00pm in Damstra and Mark Birmingham from Colonial Chapel the Great Room. and Funeral Home, Bill Lubben and Bill Kiley from Sheehy Funeral Home, and Madeline Jarka and Don Our October selection is A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway. Jarka from Lawn Funeral Home for their presence and expertise in fielding questions from the audience. Book Club is open to all. Please come and join us in Special thanks also to our team of attorneys, Carl the Great Room to discuss these books. Evans and John Benz.

ARE YOU WILLING TO SERVE? We are in need of a few good men and women to assist us with BINGO once a month. We can use help with early bird sheet sales, balancing, kitchen assistance and even with calling the numbers. We will teach you everything. This is not a commitment into perpetuity; if you can help a couple of times a year, we accept your generosity. BINGO is played on the third Sunday of the month from 1:00 - 5:00pm in the Devine Center. We play five early bird games, the Lucky 13 My Final Wish participants take in jackpot game and 10 CRAZE BINGO games. Fr Lou’s talk on funeral liturgies. For more information, please contact Mike at 708/429-6767 x212 or [email protected].

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HUMAN CONCERNS MY EXPERIENCE OF GOD AT Mural of the Last Supper, St. Pius X Church, El Paso THE BORDER by Laurel McGrath, St. Julie Billiart Immigration Ministry Member In July, I traveled to El Paso with five others from the Archdiocese of Chicago, led by Mary Lou Matheke. Our first full day began with Mass at St. Pius X Church - a very beautiful church near our lodging. In the narthex is a marvelous mural of the Last Supper. The people of St. Pius X Parish see themselves as part As you can see from the photo, it’s unlike our usual of the life of Jesus. They are people of faith who depiction of the Last Supper. welcome all people with kindness and freshly baked Daily Mass is celebrated in a small, intimate chapel. bread (which we really enjoyed). Those attending are like family. We learned that Two weeks after we returned home we learned that visitors are cared for as though they too are part of 22 people were killed and 24+ were injured by a man that same family. This was our first experience of El with a .223-caliber semiautomatic rifle with a 100- Paso. round drum magazine in a Walmart less than two When we arrived on that first morning we were miles from St. Pius X Church. greeted with hellos and smiles. Lucy is a parishioner Three weeks after we returned home, on the front who serves as greeter, song leader and also ensures page of the Chicago Tribune, we saw a picture of the that everything is in place for Mass. Lucy asked funeral for Angelina Silva Englisbee, 86 year old where we were from and how long we would be with mother of seven grown children and a parishioner of them – she had already included us as part of the family. St. Pius X Church. Mary Lou gave Lucy all of our names and after Mass Please pray for Angelina, all the victims living and we introduced ourselves. Lucy was told that my deceased, their families and all of our friends at granddaughter shares the name Lucy and that she St. Pius X. has been very sick. When I introduced myself, she said “My name is Lucy like your granddaughter. Please pray that people living here in this great Here is a holy card for her.” It read: Our Lady of country will no longer tolerate hatred, especially Lourdes, pray for Lucy. racial hatred, and that we will act in solidarity to stop the violence. Many of the parishioners stayed to talk with us after Mass. Each of the next two mornings, we admired the "What does it mean to be loving? How can I be loving? It artwork, the sculptures and especially the people so often comes down to such simple things as, 'Can I value with whom we prayed. Prior to Mass on that last day, you? Can I be courteous to you? Can I honor you? Can I I was standing in the narthex of the church looking at treat you with integrity?' We think of love as an attitude the mural of the Last Supper. One of the parishioners and at times struggle to have it, but in many ways it is a came to me and said she noticed how I admired the behavior. It is what we do." work. I told her that I love it because it’s so real. She ~David Spangler, The Call smiled and explained that each person around the table with Jesus is a founding leader of the parish. She knew each of them by name though some have passed away.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES New & Improved We are looking for interested BLOOD DRIVE parishioners who would like to form / reform the Sunday, September 8 Belonging Ministry that seeks ways to include all 8:30am - 12:30pm in the Parish Hall members of our parish in ministry wherever possible. Interested? Email us at [email protected] Helping the community in more ways than one, our parish is now partnering with Versiti Blood Center Make summer lunches for PADS (formerly Heartland) to provide the gift of life to Open to all ages and abilities patients in need. Blood is a resource that only we can at 1:00pm in the Parish Hall give each other. The blood you donate will go to September 3 and 17 people like you in your community – mothers, fathers, children, grandparents, friends, and Creation Care Team coworkers. Your gift will save lives. If you are able to Are you interested in the future of our beautiful donate blood, please consider putting this date in earth? Would you like to help St. Julie Parish stay your calendar. You are needed. current with steps we can take to protect all that God has given to us? We are looking for volunteers who FLU SHOT CLINIC would be able to attend a monthly meeting with sponsored by Osco Pharmacy representatives from neighboring parishes in a spirit of collaboration. If you are passionate about creation Saturday, September 28 or would just like to learn more, give us a call or from 9:00am - Noon in the Great Room email [email protected] for more information! It’s that time of year again. Time to prepare ourselves and those around us by receiving the flu ST. VINCENT DE PAUL shot. More information will be coming. In the Do you know someone who meantime, if you have any questions about whether you can / should receive the flu vaccination, please can use some assistance? consult your physician. The St. Julie SVdP Chapter is a dedicated group of people who seek to help those in need. If you or someone you know is in need of NEW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP temporary assistance, we may be able to help. Our group is trained to assess all situations in order to First Wednesday of the Month at 8:00pm best serve the community. St. Damian Church, 5300 W. 155th Street, When you call, please don’t hang up. You will be Oak Forest, IL guided through the phone system. Please leave your St. Damian holds a Healing Prayer Service in name and a number where you can be reached, and the Church on the first Wednesday of each a team member will respond within 24 hours. Our month. The new Cancer Support Group will phone number will appear as “blocked.” Please assist meet following the prayer service in the Church us by answering the call so we can begin the process of sharing information with you. Call 708/429-6767 Narthex. x244 or email [email protected]. Please join us … For more information, please Please consider bringing thoughtful donations to the contact Joy DeMarco, 708/687-4762. SVdP store at 7010 W. 159th Street Orland Park, IL

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New Parishioners ST. JULIE BILLIART CATHOLIC CHURCH We welcome new members. All are invited to partici- 7399 West 159th Street pate in the life and mission of the Saint Julie Billiart Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 Faith Family. Services and Organizations are availa- ble on the Parish website and in the Parish office. Daily Masses Monday-Friday at 8:00am in the Sacred Heart Chapel You may register online or in person. Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30pm Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 8:00am, 9:30am, 11:00am & 6:00pm Individual Reconciliation is offered privately on Reconciliation Saturday from 3:30pm - 4:00pm in the Sacred Heart Saturday 3:30 to 4:00pm or in the parish office by appointment Chapel. Or call the office during regular business hours to request an appointment. Parish Office Phone: 708/429-6767 Fax: 708/429-6788

Sacrament of Baptism Parish Office Hours Celebrated twice a month. Reserve your date by Sunday 8:30am - 11:30am contacting the Parish Office x213 or email Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 7:00pm [email protected]. Friday Closed Saturday Closed (Closed Mon-Thurs for lunch 12-1pm) Baptismal Preparation Couples preparing for the birth of a child should contact the Parish Office to register for baptism class PARISH CONTACTS which focuses on the parent’s responsibilities in faith Clergy Liturgy & Music formation. Rev. Louis Tylka, Pastor Siobhán Maguire, Director of Music [email protected] [email protected]

Anointing of the Sick Rev. Ton Nguyen, Associate Pastor Margie Guadagno, Liturgy Coord [email protected] [email protected] Anytime a person is seriously ill, preparing for sur- gery, preparing for chemotherapy, close to death or Dcn. Edward (& Sheila) Pluchar Marianne Mueller, Sacramental Coord [email protected] [email protected] advanced in years, please contact the Parish Office (708/429-6767) to request the sacrament. The sac- Pastoral Ministries Barb Theis, Liturgy & Technology Asst Mike Rubino, Pastoral Associate [email protected] rament can be administered here at the church, or [email protected] in the home, hospital, or health institution. Administration Sheila Pluchar, Human Concerns Nancy Pfieffer, Business Manager [email protected] [email protected] In the Hospital Holly Hesselschwardt, Youth Minister Laura Frencl, Admin Asst Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, hospitals can no [email protected] [email protected] longer contact the parish regarding your hospitaliza- Religious Education Karen Calcagno, Admin Asst tion. It is the responsibility of the patient or a desig- Patricia Kmak, Director [email protected] nated family member to notify us. It is our desire to [email protected] Maintenance be there for spiritual and emotional support during Jean Aiello, Admin Asst Matthew Pfieffer, Director your hospital stay. [email protected] [email protected]

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Please call the Parish Office at 708/429-6767 so we may update our records.

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Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School Visit our parish website: www.stjulie.org James P. Antos, Interim Principal 9250 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60477 Find us on social media: Phone: 708-403-6525 Fax: 708-403-8621 Facebook Twitter YouTube www.cjbschool.org St Julie Billiart Parish @SJB_Tinley www.youtube.com