St. Parish, Park Forest, Illinois February 17, 2019 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Augustus Tolton is recognized as the first recognized African American priest in the . His story begins in in . His parents - Peter and Martha Tolton were married and their children were baptized Catholic. (a rarity among those who were enslaved) His father later escaped to join the Union Arm where he died and his mother with her three children escaped across the Mississippi arriving in Quincy, IL (Illinois was a free state, Missouri was a slave state). His father had died in the Civil War in 1861. He was baptized Catholic in MO and received his first communion at St. Peter’s in Quincy. At sixteen years old he felt called to become a priest. He studied at Quincy College but when he wished to enter a seminary, none in the United States would accept him. Through hard work and financial support from benefactors, he was accepted at the seminary in . He was ordained on April 24, 1886. He returned to Quincy and was appointed pastor of St. Church. The priests in the area did not accept him, while many Catholics – black and white – admired his preaching, compassion ministerial presence and faith

Archbishop Feehan of heard of this holy man and invited him to Chicago to become pastor of the first Church for Black Catholics in Chicago, St. Monica’s. He arrived in Chicago on December 19, 1889. He was well accepted by the priests and people in Chicago, nevertheless he was alone in working in the poorest areas of Chicago. His ministry was short-lived for on July 1897, while returning home from a retreat, on an extremely hot day, he fell ill from heat – stroke and later died at Mercy Hospital. He was 43 years old.

His official cause for was opened in Rome in 2010. Bishop Joseph N. Perry was named the postulator (official person in charge of the research and promotion of his cause). The Tolton Guild was formed to officially promote the cause through education, prayer, media, and other forms of communication. In 2011, he was named Augustus Tolton. On March 18, 2018, the historical consultants to the Vatican Congregation for Causes of reviewed the official on the Servant of God Father Augustus Tolton and voted unanimously that the Cause can move forward to eventually make its way to the desk of the Holy Father. When and if Francis approves their findings, he will be named Venerable. (2nd stage of a 4 stage process - Servant of God, Venerable, Blessed and ) For more information contact Dr. C. Vanessa White – [email protected] – at Catholic Theological Union OR go to tolton.archchicago.org/about

St. Irenaeus All-School Reunion 2019

WEBSITE: www.st-irenaeus-reunion-2019.myevent.com Finally, the website for the reunion is up and running! You can register and pay online, as well as get information about the reunion. If you are not computer savvy – no worries, just call me at 312-622-5314 and leave a message to let me know you want a registration form. I’ll be happy to mail it to you. You can also email me at [email protected]. If you know of someone who might be interested and you know their email address, let me know and I’ll forward the information. Also, don’t hesitate to call with any questions. Thanks! Hope to see you there. Lynne (McCarren) Hostetter

Please Make Your Gift to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal “Come, Follow Me…and share the Word”

This weekend, our parish will be conducting the Annual Catholic Appeal in-pew Commitment Weekend. Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments.

The Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “Come, Follow Me…and Share the Word,” was selected to remind us to continue to answer Jesus’ call to follow Him in thought, word and deed by providing the necessary contribution to fund ministries and services to share God’s love with many others in our Parish and our Archdiocese.

Each pledge makes a difference! All parishes communities participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our parishes, schools, and ministries to deliver needed services. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.

Support our St. Irenaeus Youth Ministry program by donating your gently used board games

The program is looking for: Monopoly - Shout - Risk - Uno 6 Second Rule - Monopoly Empire Checkers - Chess Decks of cards - Battleship or any other gently used game or new if you’d like there will be a collection box in the back of church located by the pictures of our students Shop with Scrip/Gift cards! Church Stewardship

Cards Available in Script/Gift Inventory! Budget $5,800.00 February 3 Available Cards In Inventory-On Hand With No Waiting Weekly Collection $8,432.43 Dunkin Donuts $10 Starbucks $10 Wendy’s $10 Weekly Give Central $473.00 Burger King $10 Panera $10 Jewel Foods $25 Kohl’s $25 Collection Total $8,905.43 Walmart $25 Mariano’s $25 Meijer $25 Taco Bell $10 Weekly Budget Over $3,105.43 Speedway Gas $25/$50 BP Gas $50 Chili’s $25 Budget Year to Date $185,600.00 Shell Gas $25 Target $25 Visa Gift Card $50 Total Year to Date $197,781.97 Olive Garden $25 Subway $10 J.C. Penney $25 Budget YTD Over $12,181.97

By using Scrip gift cards, you can give February 3 3% - 25% of your everyday purchases back to the church. Maintenance Fund $632.00

A variety of gift cards are available for purchase at the Give Central $5.00 Scrip table. If you have any questions please call the parish Maintenance Fund Total $637.00 office at 708-748-6891 Maintenance Fund YTD $10,489.00 St. Irenaeus senior lunch is always the third Thursday of each month. Join us February 21 at 11:30 am at Peach Tree Cafe in Matteson on Lincoln Visit the Culver’s of Matteson between the hours of 4-8 on Thursday, Highway. Everyone is welcome. Please February 21st and we will donate call Faye 708-747-3768 and leave a 10% of sales to St. Irenaeus Church. Enjoy a delicious meal, benefit a great cause and feel good all over. message if you are coming so she can Please make sure to let your cashier know you are here for the kickback! tell them how many places to set.

Join our E-Club for a BOGO Value Basket! culvers.com/join Trivia Event - Nina Council Ladies Auxiliary will be holding their annual Trivia Event on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 2:00 p m in Ryan Hall at St. Mary Church, 227 Monee Rd. Park Forest. Cost is $12, which includes, pizza, pop, water, coffee, tea & dessert. For tickets contact Culver’s of Matteson 20716 S. Cicero Avenue Linda @ 708-747-0105 or Matteson, IL 60443 Jackie @ 708-481-7949. 708-748-7048

Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend

Liturgical Ministers Saturday Sunday Sunday February 23/24 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lectors Therese Goodrich Renee Cruikshank-Ward Alexis Williams Lody Daley Lynne Hostetter Mary Ellen Strezo Bernadette Maune Emily Inman Vanessa White Altar Kevin Headley George Mahiya Evan Bourgeois Servers Karen Ertl Joanna Mahiya Elysia Ontiveros Sara Leddy Cantor Kathleen Yukich Faye Predny Karren Holloway Patrick McGlynn Eucharistic Barbara Principali Dolly Mikolajczyk Tina Egwele Ministers Denise Douglas Sara Veldhuizen Kathleen Anderson Frank Steve Austin Doris Foster Jo Anne Yapp Marilyn Olson Ada MacKenzie Terri Cardin Sandra Slone Sevena Merchant Intentions For The Week This Week’s Meetings

Monday Monday, February 18 Centering Prayer 9:30 in the Chapel 8:00 Special Intention Remedios Gutteriez req by Food Pantry 10:00-12:00 in the Parish Center The Balmaseda Family

Tuesday, February 19 Wednesday Choir 6:30 in Church 8:00 Henry P. Leweling req by Gail Harris Sunday

Wednesday, February 20 Religious Education Class 9:00 in the Parish Center 8:00 Winnie Maune req by The Family Catholic Charities Counselor Our parish counselor Zinnia Carvajal, from Catholic Thursday, February 21 St. Charities will be serving the community of St. Irenaeus 8:00 Communion Service on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can make an appointment with her by calling 312-655-7725. Friday, February 22 Consejera de Caridades Católicas Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 8:00 Communion Service La consejera de nuestra parroquia, Zinnia Carvajal, estara dando su servicio a la comunidad de San Saturday, February 23 Irenaeus los Viersen de 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Usted St. puede hacer una cita con ella llamando al 312-655- 5:00 Morgan Langell req by Terri Cardin 7725.

Sunday, February 24 8:30 Lou Floyd req by Office Hours

Judy Korte The Parish Office 10:30 Bob Mikolajczyk req by The Family will be closed

Monday, February 18 If you have questions about for President’s Day GiveCentral or would like our Business Manager to assist you www.facebook.com please contact Karen Hoogland at the /saintirenaeus Parish Office 708-748-6891 Church Stewardship The Sacrament The Sacrament of

Budget $5,800.00 of Marriage Couples planning to are February 10 marry must call the celebrated the Weekly Collection $4,991.00 rectory at least six first and third

Weekly Give Central $1,033.00 months prior to their weekends of Collection Total $6,024.00 desired wedding each month. date. All couples Parents must Weekly Budget Over $224.00 must attend a Pre- attend a Budget Year to Date $191,400.00 Cana Conference. baptismal

Total Year to Date $203,805.97 preparation session prior to securing a date Budget YTD Over $12,405.97 Need prayers? Call the St. for their child’s baptism. Please call the parish office for further Irenaeus Health February 10 Ministry Prayer information and/or to sign up Maintenance Fund $231.00 Line at 747-0974 for a baptismal prep session. Give Central $95.00 with your requests Maintenance Fund Total $326.00 St. Irenaeus Ministerial Staff Maintenance Fund YTD $10,815.00 Rectory Phone: 748-6891 Religious Education Center Phone: 748-7997

Hotlines: Rev. Terry Johnson, Pastor COURAGE Katrina Seifert, Coordinator of Religious Education For single mothers and unplanned Pat Fointno, Director of Music Ministry pregnancies Terri Cardin, Administrative Assistant 708-636-8001 Karen Hoogland, Business Manager Catholic Charities Family Shelter Sr. Agnes Ann Pisel O.P., Home Visitor 312-655-7700 Johnson, Food Pantry Coordinator Senior Services Ray Newbury, Head of Maintenance 708-596-2222

Crisis Center for South Suburbs Web-site www.stirenaeuschurch.com 708-429-7233 E-Mail [email protected] Facebook www.facebook.com/saintirenaeus Grief Support Center for New Beginnings 773-274-4600 Mailing address:

So. Sub. Family Shelter Domestic Violence 78 Cherry St. Park Forest, IL 60466 708-335-3028 Parish Office Hours: So. Sub. Council on Alcoholism and Substance Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, closed from Abuse 12pm-1:00pm *Fridays 9:00am-noon.* 708-647-3333 Ministry of Care & Anointing of the Sick Bulletin Submissions Articles are due by 10 AM on Fridays 8 days prior to Please call the rectory if you, or someone you know, publication date. Electronic submissions are preferred is unable to join us for Eucharist. Our ministers of – email to [email protected]. Please care visit parishioners at home and in the hospital or include “Bulletin article” in the subject line. nursing home. Arrangements can be made for the Questions? Call Terri Cardin at 708-748-6891 celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Sick. Thomas E. Brabec ED THE PLUMBER BLUEBERRY Attorney at Law HILL CAFE ED THE CARPENTER Best Work • Best Rate • Breakfast • Lunch Satisfaction Guaranteed As • Catering/Parties • Real Estate • Wills • Trusts • Estates 2155 W. 183rd St. We Do All Our Own Work 708-960-0580 Lic# 055-026066 Homewood 18154 Harwood Avenue, Suite 204 708.922.0800 Homewood, IL 60430-2154 Park Forest 708-747-3700 $$ Parishioner Discount $$ Email: [email protected] www.blueberrybreakfastcafe.com Website: www.brabec-law.com www.lain-sullivan.com 708-652-1444 From the WLP Vault comes the Bible Story of Christmas Brian or Sally, coordinators an Official Travel featuring 8 Classic Christmas Carols Agency of 860.399.1785 Apostleship of and a reading of the Gospel of CST 2117990-70 the Sea-USA www.CatholicCruisesAndTours.com Luke 2: 4-20 by Bing Crosby! Christian Romance Novelist Also available on vinyl. N.J. Photo Courtesy of McDaniel Grow in your faith, 800-566-6150 Bing Crosby Enterprises find a Mass, and Inspiring romance novels connect with your Visit WLPmusic.com to purchase your copy - CD $10.00 revealing God’s Grace and Love: The Promise and The Mission Catholic Community Available on Amazon.com with OneParish! Certified Professional Speaker www.njmcdaniel.com Download Our Free App or Visit 312.218.0834 MY.ONEPARISH.COM

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