JULIE BILLIART 7399 West 159th Street, Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 708.429.6767 www.stjulie.org

BEING DISCIPLES OF JESUS FROM OUR PASTOR discuss the plan to resume bingo, it became evident This weekend, I wanted to share that a core group would be needed to take a with everyone three things that leadership role in moving forward. I am happy that are currently in the works. The they have graciously volunteered their time. first is a project presented to me However, what also became by one of our teen parishioners clearly evident is that the core who is working on attaining the group will need a cadre of volunteers before bingo can be Fr. Tirso Villaverde high rank of Eagle Scout. He is Pastor planning and implementing a resumed. The core group project that could benefit a members are willing to take the particular community. He has chosen to do role of leaders but cannot move something for our parish since he and his family have ahead until a good number of made St. Julie’s their spiritual home. Since he is still parishioners come forward to under 18 years old, I do not at this time want to share volunteer in several areas. his name publicly. We do not have a target date set So what is this Scout proposing to do? He would like to resume bingo. The first step to create a memorial area on our campus to honor was to appeal to parishioners to living and deceased veterans. Right now, he is still come forward and sign up as working on getting the project approved by the Scout volunteers. Bingo is a fun time that brings people leadership. together as well as being a strong source of extra income for the parish. Those parishioners who are The hope is that the Veterans Memorial will include a interested may contact me or speak directly with one United States flag mounted on a pole. At the base of of the core group members. the flagpole, our Scout would like to create a brick “meditation space” where each The final event I would like to share is a Pilgrimage to brick could be engraved with the Holy Land for November 2022. This Pilgrimage is names of living or deceased primarily open to parishioners of St. Julie Billiart, but veterans. The Scout and I are of course, we would welcome friends of the parish. thinking of the grassy area on the The group would probably be a maximum of 30-40 south side of the church just east pilgrims which makes it easier to manage while of the sidewalk that leads to the overseas. If all goes well, we are looking at a church doors. departure date of November 8, 2022 where we will make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. This is also in Initially, this might sound like a the initial planning stages. I am currently working very ambitious undertaking both with the tour company that I have used previously for in cost and in scope. Our Scout hopes to complete the several pilgrimages. We are finalizing the dates, project in about a year but has until he turns 18 years itinerary, and cost. Once the details have been old to complete it. At this point, there are no details worked out and a flyer put together, registration since he is still working on getting the project information will be available for all interested parties! approved. Once the approval process has been completed, we will be able to sit down and work out We plan to visit the usual sites of the life and ministry the details. For now, we can all be assured that this in of Jesus. We will also visit the region of Galilee and in the works. Nazareth. The trip will continue on to the town of Nazareth and Cana. We will also be able to have time The second thing that I would like to share is that I to swim in the Dead Sea and renew our baptismal met with four parishioners who are willing to serve promises in the Jordan River. The culmination of the as the core group to resume our monthly bingo. They pilgrimage will be the time spent in the Holy City of are Tom and Mercedes Nolan, Fran Jurek and Marni Jerusalem as well as Bethlehem. Cothern. As I met with them several weeks ago to

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I will keep parishioners posted of this event as the details develop. For now, those interested may start Letters from saving the dates as well as “save up” for the trip. St. Julie Billiart

“Let us wait a little longer. We shall see what the good God will ask us to do.”

~Julie Letter 393

As with other pilgrimages to the Holy Land, there will inevitably be concerns about safety. To this, I will say that tourism is big business for everyone in that part of the world. Despite the ongoing conflicts, visiting the Holy Land has been safe and the tourist companies do a great job in keeping pilgrims out of THANK YOU! harm’s way. In terms of health safety with the ongoing struggles with COVID, at the start of summer 2021, the Holy Land reopened has been THANK YOU! receiving pilgrims. Health protocols are in place and whatever those might be by next year will be followed. As with every pilgrimage, though, THANK YOU! travelers are strongly encouraged to take out travel insurance in the event that emergencies do arise. ...to all who worked diligently planning the “Taste” Like I have said on other occasions, good things are ...to all who volunteered in any way—young and old happening at our parish. I hope we all look forward ...to all who donated to help keep the overhead to many more good things to come. down Peace, ...to all who attended and enjoyed the event ...to all who prayed for the success of the “Taste” ...to all who joined us in spirit May God continue to bring to completion the good work that He has begun in you! Fr. Tirso OFFICE CLOSED The office will be closed P.S. Don’t forget to buy your St. Julie t-shirts ($10) Friday, September 3 to support our youth ministry! I would like us all to and wear those t-shirts to Mass on Labor Day weekend. Monday, September 6 SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR in observance of Labor Day. August 7, 2022

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THE STUMP OF JESSE

MONTHLY TEEN MINISTERED Assumption, a group of teens served at the 11:30am MASS—HOW DID IT START? Mass: playing music (directed by our talented music When you lose something, who do director Mrs. Sue), serving as altar servers, lectors, you pray to? It’s St. Anthony. Just a greeters, etc. Teen Ministry provides opportunities to little fact about my name; it is Anton be disciples and make disciples in the most formative Ton Nguyen. In Vietnam, we usually time of their lives. write our names starting with our Fr. Ton Nguyen Teens are invited to participate at a level most Associate Pastor baptismal/ saint name. comfortable to them. Youth meetings, service Anton is for Anthony in Vietnamese projects, annual retreats, monthly Masses, outreach (you can tell your friends that you know at least one projects, service trips, and the opportunity to use their Vietnamese word. ☺ When I first came to St. Julie, individual talents at liturgical celebrations are just one of my prayers was to have teens singing and be some of the ways teens may be involved. Along the more active participants at Mass. I was looking for way, teens delve into their individual spirituality, some musicians and couldn't find any—they were lost explore our Catholic faith, experience the in the crowd. And this is an interesting fact; on the unconditional love of Christ, develop leadership feast day of St. Anthony this year, I totally forgot to skills, and embody faith through service. Our next celebrate his feast day because I was busy running the Teen Ministered Mass will be on September 19 at youth kickoff bonfire event. However, a miracle 11:30pm. Teens are invited to serve the Mass, sit occurred. A few teens came to me and one said, together, and enjoy some social time after Mass in the “Father, I know how to play piano and violin and he Youth Center until 2:00pm. All 8th graders and high (point to the friend) knows how to play flute and school students are welcome to join in! guitar. How can I help you?” My heart cried out with Below is 2021-2022 Calendar – Teen Ministered Mass joy. St. Anthony does answer my prayer in an at 11:30am unless otherwise posted. unexpected way. Brothers and Sisters in Christ, it is Send your teens to the youth group, pray and support that simple. When we recognize our gifts, are moved them and you will be amazed! Of what? Wait and by the Holy Spirit, and take a courageous step see. ☺ forward, amazing things will be born. Why do we For more information, please contact me at have to reserve our gifts and stay passive practicing [email protected] our faith? As St. Catherine of Siena said, “Be who God meant us to be and we will set the world on I LOVE BEING A PRIEST! fire?” I am grateful for all your support and prayer for the YOUTH GROUP Taste of St. Julie in different ways. May the Lord bless Teens are not just the future of the Church, but the you and your family with His love and protection. young Church of today! We are so excited to see the teens getting more involve in our parish in different JMJ capacities. Last month on the Solemnity of the Fr. Ton Nguyen

TEEN MINISTERED MASSES (11:30am unless otherwise posted) Sept. 19 - Oct. 17 - Nov. 14 - Dec 19 - Dec 24 (5pm) - Jan. 16 - Feb. 20 - Mar. 20 - Apr. 17 - May 15

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IN OUR PRAYERS WE REMEMBER OUR BELOVED DEAD MASS INTENTIONS † Deceased L - Living

Eternal rest grant unto them and let perpetual light shine upon them. SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 — 4:30pm † Gary Domke † Jack & Una McVeagh † John & Florence Domke † Ray & Alice Minerath † Sandy Masterson † Douglas Lee Seitzinger

THOSE IN NEED OF HEALING SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 7:30am Rose Savarino Marion Delcorse St. Julie Billiart parishioners

William Dado Meg Keating 9:30am (livestreamed on Facebook) Daniel Sniegowski David Joseph Dohm † Bernice Boyk † Agnes Iglar Pater & Marie Kurylowicz Larry Valois † Virginia Camerius † Karol Iglar Mamie Colacino Jenny Beaupre † Roberta Farley † Mitch Iglar Art Holz † Mildred & Chester Faron † Valentine Iglar † Eddie Marquez † Joseph Zenkel

11:30am † Erich Monzon WEDDING ANNIVERSARY † Scott (CFD) & Justine Lietz

May God continue to bless your marriage each day. 6:00pm Denny & Beverly Sigler - 50th Wedding Anniversary † Heidi Verzosa Warren

Dan & Jean Wolak - 50th Wedding Anniversary MONDAY, AUGUST 30 — 8:00am † Dennis Laspesa

TUESDAY, AUGUST 31 — 8:00am † Dorothy & Walter Broz OUR NEWLY BAPTIZED † Charles Gniadek † Marcia P. Szwed You are sealed by the Holy Spirit in baptism & marked as Christ’s own forever. † Alfredo Tenuta August 21 Joseph Anthony, son of Brittany & Joseph Bogusz WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1—8:00am † Paulette Wojtaszek Conall Christopher, son of Jacqueline & Christopher Pratl August 22 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 — 8:00am daughter of Allison & Edward Ehrhardt St. Julie Billiart parishioners Caroline Kathleen, Madelyn Grace, daughter of Kathryn & Nicholas Doell FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 — 8:00am L Ron Barr

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 — 4:30pm READINGS FOR THE WEEK L Dan & Jean Wolak - 50th Anniversary † Mildred & Chester Faron Monday, August 30 (Monday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time) † Ray & Therese Gale

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Psalm 96:1, 3-5, 11-13; Luke 4:16-30 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Tuesday, August 31 (Tuesday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time) 7:30am 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11; Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14; Luke 7:16 † Jack Norris † Judith VanKlaveren Wednesday, September 1 (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) † John R., Delores, John T. and Sue Duffey Colossians 1:1-8; Psalm 52:10,11; Luke 4:38-44

Thursday, September 2 (Thursday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time) 9:30am (livestreamed on Facebook) Colossians 1:9-14; Psalm 98:2-6; Luke 5:1-11 St. Julie Billiart parishioners

Friday, September 3 (Memorial of St. Gregory the Great, Pope & Doctor of the Church) 11:30am Colossians 1:15-20; Psalm 100:1b-5; Luke 5:33-39 L Keith & Joy Pedersen Saturday, September 4 (Blessed Virgin Mary) † Jean Izzo Colossians 1:21-23; Psalm 54:3, 4, 6 and 8; Luke 6:1-5 † Betty Kucharz † Michael Mikicic Sunday, September 5 (Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time) † Joseph & Mary Schulok Isaiah 35:4-7a; Psalm 146:6-10; James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37 6:00pm

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Faith Formation Office 708.429-6767 x227 Pat or [email protected] FAITH FORMATION x217 Peg or [email protected] FAMILY FAITH SHARING FIRST CATECHIST FORMATION MEETING In today’s Gospel, (Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23), Monday, August 30, 7:00pm - Devine Center Jesus tells us that holiness is not found Whether you are a veteran or first-time catechist... in external acts alone but comes from THANK YOU for making a commitment to the within and is seen in the actions and catechetical ministry and forming young people in attitudes that emerge from a person’s our Catholic faith. To insure that all of our children Pat Kmak life. Jesus reminds us that we do not receive quality faith formation, our catechetical Coordinator of make ourselves holy by our actions , but Faith Formation community here at St. Julie meets once a month in of Youth rather we become holy when we allow Devine Center for planning sessions. All Catechists God’s Spirit to transform us. are invited. We will gather in Our actions should be an expression of the the Common Area for our conversion of our heart to God and God’s prayer and then break down ways. Children learn the importance of following into groups according to the rules in life. Our family rules for our children are grade we teach. Please make not arbitrary. We establish and enforce family rules an extra effort to attend! with the intention of helping our children grow up to be healthy and mature adults. When we foster IT’S NOT TOO LATE! conversation with our children about the purpose behind rules, we lead them toward maturity. Pray There’s still time to register for our together that we may always honor God’s law in our 2021—2022 words and deeds. Faith Formation Classes We are now in the process of organizing classes and recruiting catechists, so it is important for new and RCIA BEGINS SOON! returning families to register as soon as possible. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Classes begin after Labor Day Adults (RCIA) will begin on We accept cash or check payments. Credit card and Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00pm in Debit card transactions are only available online at the Devine Center. We welcome any the www.stjulie.org. Simply click on “Support Us” adult or older teenager who is payments are processed through Faith Direct. interested in either being baptized, completing their Catholic Initiation, Our Faith Formation Program is for children in th or joining the Catholic Church to Preschool thru the 8 grade, who attend the public inquire and look into the RCIA journey. district schools. This program is developmental, which means that the children are expected to attend For more information or to register, please contact ALL levels in order to be fully initiated and formed Fr. Tirso at 708.429.6767 or [email protected] or into the life of the Church. Please call the Faith Tom O’Donnell at [email protected]. Formation Office with any questions.

2021—2022 FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR The calendar and class assignments will be emailed to all registered families. Classes begin after Labor Day and listed below are the first upcoming dates.

Thursday September 9 Grade 6, Grade 7 and Sacramental Program Saturday September 11 Sessions A & B (Grades 1 – 5) Sunday September 12 Kindergarten (To be determined) Wednesday September 22 Grade 8

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Music Ministry 708.429.6767 MUSIC MINISTRY x229 Sue Clemons or [email protected] COME JOIN US As summer comes to a close, it’s time to begin thinking about our music ministry for the Fall. We have openings for all voices and all instruments. We always welcome new members, but Starting out fresh in the Fall is a great way to begin. Consider joining us.

Sue Clemons Coordinator of Music Ministry

• Adult Choir meets on Tuesday nights beginning September 7 at 7pm in the Parish Hall. • Accompanists and Cantors. We need experienced pianists and vocalists to lead our music at Mass. • Instrumentalists - we can always use instrumentalists to play for Mass and special occasions.

If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, please send me an email. I hope to hear from many of you! We have a lot of talented individuals here at St. Julie!

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT OUR PARISH SCHOOL Part-Time Computer Teacher (Pre-K through 5th Grade) This position is in our newly-renovated computer lab. Our one-to-one Chromebook setup for our students allows for a technology-rich environment. We are looking for an energetic, creative, and resourceful computer teacher to help introduce and guide our students and faculty with the use of dynamic ed-tech resources. Instruction for our youngest students would include the use of keyboarding and mouse control, progressing to the development of multimedia presentations with our middle school students, and even to coding and website construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently move, stand, and lift up to 10 pounds. As well as, be able to walk up and down steps several times each day and physically respond quickly in an emergency. Other requirements: ● Bachelor's degree in education from an accredited College or University (required) ; ● IL Professional Educator License (preferred, but not required); ● Ability to work with a diverse population ; ● Relentless commitment to raising the academic and social emotional achievement of ALL students. If you are interested, please send a resume to [email protected] Part-Time Help with Extended Day Program Applicant would supervise students (ages range from Pre-K 3 to 8th Grade) either BEFORE school (6:30am until 7:15am Monday-Friday) or AFTER dismissal (2:40pm until 6pm Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays. Tuesday hours are 2:00pm until 6:00pm.) Hours and days are negotiable! Salary is $12/hour to $15/hour depending on experience. All interested applicants should email the Director of Extended Day, Mrs. Donna Vimarco, at [email protected]

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Human Concerns / Sheila Pluchar HUMAN CONCERNS 708.429.6767 x232 or [email protected] RECYCLING EVENT CELEBRATE THE SEASON OF CREATION Saturday, September 4 The Season of Creation is a month-long 8am - 12noon prayerful observance that calls upon 80th Avenue Train Station Catholics to pray and care for God's Tinley Park (North lot) Creation (September 1 - October 4). It's The Tinley Park Lions Club a time to reflect on our relationship with and the Tinley Park the environment, how we live, and how our lifestyles impact the natural world, Environmental Enhancement humans and other creature inhabiting it. This “time for Commission are hosting this Recycling Event. creation” offers, in the words of Pope Francis, Items being collected: “individual believers and communities a fitting - Electronics (small fee for TV's) opportunity to reaffirm their personal vocation to be - Clothing and Household Textiles stewards of creation, to thank God for the wonderful - Gently-worn Shoes handiwork which he has entrusted to our care, and to - Latex & Oil Based Paint (small fee might apply) implore his help for the protection of creation." - Paper, Aluminum, Plastic Bottles , Cans and The US Conference of Catholic Bishops reminds us that Polystyrene Foam. “we show our respect for the Creator by our The Tinley Park Lions Club will also be collecting: stewardship of Creation.” Pope Francis urges us to - Cell Phones recognize our connectedness with the natural world - Glasses (without cases) saying, "Nature cannot be regarded as something - Hearing Aides and Batteries separate from ourselves or as a mere setting in which - Pop Tabs we live. We are part of nature, included in it and thus - Used Ink cartridges (no toner cartridges) in constant interaction with it." (LS 139). Advocating - Old Keys for Creation Care helps safeguard the inheritance the Creator has given us, ... an inheritance essential to our The Tinley Park Lions Club is a local service well-being. Pope Benedict XVI told us that protecting organization established in 1949 and has been going this inheritance is a way of fulfilling our role as strong since. We are the local branch of Lions Club stewards of Creation. International, which is based in Oak Brook, IL. We are able to help serve those with hearing and vision disabilities, helping the environment, as well as other causes. If you would be interested in volunteering, please feel to contact us on our Facebook page or call Club President Steve Vick @ 708-675-0787. For a complete list of items visit TinleyPark.org/EEC.

YOUNG AT HEART Welcome back! We would like to invite Seniors, age 55+ from St. Julie Billiart, to gather for a YAH Luncheon on September 14, at 11:30am in the Devine Center. Doors will open at 11:00am. Our Leadership Team thought it would be best to start out with a simple lunch; no dues yet; and to limit numbers for safety purposes. Because of this, at this time, it will only be open to St. Julie parishioners. We will evaluate each month.

Tickets will be sold before and after Mass on the weekends of September 4/5 and 11/12. The tickets are $10 each. The lunch will be boxed from Winston's. You may choose turkey or roast beef on a Kaiser roll, chips, side salad, dessert and coffee/water. Seating will be spread out for safety. A total of 50 tickets will be sold. If you have any questions? [email protected]

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Human Concerns / Sheila Pluchar HUMAN CONCERNS 708.429.6767 x232 or [email protected] ST JULIE BAKING TEAM HUMAN CONCERNS MINISTRY MEETINGS Who wouldn’t want to join, right? SAVE THE DATE! If you are looking for a ministry for yourself, or Thu, Sept. 2, 11:30am-1:00pm Great Room perhaps something for the entire family, this could Prayer Shawl Ministry be the one for you. Sun, Sept. 5, 6:00am-8:00am Parish Hall The St. Julie Baking Team has NO MEETINGS and Daybreak Shelter Breakfast Team you only bake when you have the time. What could Mon, Sep 13, 2:30pm-3:30pm Great Room be easier? Respect Life Ministry You’ll receive an email letting you know when there Mon, Sep 13, 3:30pm-4:30pm Great Room is a need. If you can help, great! If not, no worries, Peace and Justice Ministry we’ll catch you the next time around. Tue, Sep 14, 7:00pm-8:00pm Youth Center Our very talented bakers assist with delicious treats Domestic Violence Awareness Ministry for the Port Lunches, PADS dinners, the Military Wed, Sep 22 Time to be determined Outside Care Packages, Veteran’s Luncheon, etc. The folks 40 Days for Life are the receiving end are so very grateful. We have Sat, Sep 25 & (before/after Masses) Parish Hall gotten many, many compliments about the Sun, Sep 26 Shepherds of Bethlehem homemade St. Julie desserts! (Items from the Holy Land) Oh, and if you need Thu, Sep 30 7:00pm-8:30pm More info soon service hours, this Conversations with Women would apply! If you’re interested, let us know. Please Join Us!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY ST. VINCENT dePAUL Do you know someone Thursday, September 2— 11:30am - 1:00pm who can use some assistance? (Great Room) The St. Julie SVdP Chapter is a Our Prayer Shawl Minsters will return to gather in dedicated group who seek to person! help those in need. If you or This fantastic group has always been driven by the someone you know is in need of idea that whatever they create with their hands and temporary assistance, we may be able to help. Our through prayer, they offer to wrap those who receive group is trained to assess all situations in order to the shawls with God’s unconditional love. best serve the community. If you would like to learn how to crochet or knit, or When you call, please don’t hang up. You will be just would like to join in guided through the phone system. Please leave this wonderful ministry. your name and a number where you can be reached Please feel free to come to and a team member will respond within 24 hours. the Great Room on Our phone number will appear as “blocked”. September 2! Please assist us by answering the call so we may begin the process of sharing information with you. We would love to have you 708.429.6767 x244 [email protected] join us. Bring a friend!

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PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS

MASS FOR THE DEAF HOPE EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY Fr. Mulcrone will be celebrating Mass, once a month, Next Meeting with an interpreter, at the Sunday 6:00pm Mass. All Tuesday, September 7, 2021 - 7:00pm are welcome! Scheduled dates are: St. Elizabeth Seton - McBrady Center September 12 - October 10 - December 12 While the economy has been recovering, the job market reflects employers who are searching to find qualified MEN’S GROUP candidates to fill positions, while the underemployed are trying to demonstrate they have the qualifications of There is no meeting for August. the positions. Next meeting/gathering to be determined. The HOPE Ministry works with personnel to review their resume, provide insight to the job screening YOUNG ADULT GROUP process and identify methods to increase the chance of There is no meeting for August. their resume getting to the hiring manager. Next meeting/gathering to be determined. At this meeting, we will focus on the current job market and the specific job search needs of the attendees. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Masks are mandatory. Part time Housekeeper/Dietary Aide The McBrady Center is located just inside the main with Paid Time off entrance of the Cardinal Bernardin School (located by the bell tower), which provides a very comfortable The Franciscan Sisters of the have an conference setting, with room to social distance. immediate opening for a part-time Housekeeper / Dietary Aide at our Portiuncula Center for Prayer, a If you any questions, please contact Arnie Skibinski at retreat center on our Sisters' campus at St. Francis [email protected] Woods, 9263 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort, Illinois 60423. Role includes beds, bathrooms, vacuuming, ST. JULIE BOOK CLUB dusting, dishes, and general cleaning for retreat First Wednesday every month building, hermitages, and holistic center. Work as 1:00pm - Great Room member of a team. Hours vary. Average 20 hours per It’s a great opportunity to gather with week. Paid time off. Dental, vision and life insurance. fellow book lovers to share thoughts, Minimum salary $13.00/hour. Email resume and ideas, and opinions about the monthly questions if interested to [email protected]. selection. Any questions or need more information, See https://www.portforprayer.org/ contact Bev at [email protected].

ST. JULIE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Upcoming Dates https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/5080848A8A923A0FA7-august6 Sep 1 The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes WE STILL NEED YOU! Oct 6 Boys in the Boat by Daniel Brown Nov 3 Underground Railroad by Coltin Whitehead Check out these opportunities and let us know if you can help. You’ll meet some wonderful people too. Dec 1 The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John Jan 5 Let Us Dream: The Path to a Better Future by Pope Francis WEEKEND MASS: Greeters and Ushers! Welcome Feb 2 The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan guests, spray hands, assist with seating, and communion Mar 2 The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd FUNERALS: Welcoming guests, spraying hands at the Apr 6 The Charm Bracelet by Viola Shipman door, seating folks, directing Communion. May 4 Finding Nouf by Zoe Ferraris BAPTISMS: Welcoming guests, spraying hands. Jun 1 The Lilac Girls by Martha Hill Kelly WEDDINGS: Welcome guests; spraying hands; seating Jul 6 The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy assistance; directing Communion, if needed. Aug 3 The Four Winds by Kristin Hanna Contact [email protected] or call 08.429.6767 x232

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STEWARDSHIP & GENEROSITY YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Help St. Julie parish while you shop! Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2809013 and AmazonSmile will donate to St. Julie …..AT NO COST TO YOU! Questions, call Nancy Pfieffer at 708.429.6767 x214

CJB SCHOOL—SCRIP PROGRAM SCRIP is an easy, convenient program that works for YOU as you make everyday purchases. You can save money as you shop, travel, entertain, gift give and shop for SCHOOL CLOTHES and SUPPLIES! CJB school purchases gift cards from national and local retailers at a discount. Families buy the gift cards at face value. The discount or rebate is shared between C JB School and YOU. 3% of the rebate is retained by CJB to cover program administrative expenses; 47% is retained by CJB as a charitable contribution and may be deductible to you as the purchaser; 50% of the rebate belongs to YOU, as the purchaser. You may use your portion of the rebate as a credit to Religious Education or Catholic School tuition, a donation to St. Julie Billiart Parish, a donation to CJB, or cash back to YOU. We have more than 200 merchants that participate in the program with rebates ranging from .5% to 12%. We carry gift cards in many categories such as grocery, dining, gas, home improvement and more. These gift cards are used just like cash at participating stores. If you need any information or have questions, please contact one of the SCRIP Coordinators: Corinna Pytel ([email protected]) or Lori Dorigan ([email protected]).

FAITH DIRECT Do you have summer vacation plans this month? Don’t forget to plan for your offertory as well! When getaways take you out of town on Sundays, eGiving lets you continue to support St. Julie Billiart and the ministries you cherish. You can sign up from your computer, smartphone or tablet, and set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift. Recuring gifts sustain our parish in the busy summer months and throughout the year. You’ll provide us with consistent support, even if you’re away on a Sunday, so the programs, services, and ministries that mean so much to our community will never miss a beat. Thank you for your trusted support – your monthly gifts are always greatly appreciated! Sign up today by visiting faith.direct/IL834, or text ‘Enroll’ to (708.286.5777). Thank you for your continue support. God Bless You,

Fr. Tirso Villaverde

LEGACY PLANNING We appreciate the thoughtfulness of parishioners who have left bequests to St. Julie Billiart parish in their will or trust. These gifts help us to build a solid foundation for the Catholic formation of future generations. Prepare or update your will or trust today by contacting an attorney. For sample bequest language, please contact St. Julie Billiart Church, Fr. Tirso Villaverde at 708.429-6767 x219 or email [email protected] or Krystina M. Campbell, Planned Giving Officer, Archdiocese of Chicago at 312.534.5404 or [email protected].

ST. JULIE BILLIART - SACRIFICIAL GIVING SUNDAY OFFERINGS: FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022

August 21/22 YEAR-TO-DATE 2021-2022 BUDGETED $ 18,750.00 BUDGETED $ 150,000.00 COLLECTED 9,790.15 COLLECTED 134,781.10 SHORTFALL $ 8,959.85 SHORTFALL $ 15,218.90

FAITH DIRECT - August 24 , 2021 - Collected $13,225.00 (included in Year-to-Date 2021-22)

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Daily Mass: Monday-Friday 8:00am Weekend Mass: Saturday: 4:30pm Sunday: 7:30am - 9:30am - 11:30am - 6:00pm (9:30am Mass is livestreamed via Facebook then available at www.stjulie.org)

PARISH STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT Thursdays after 8:00am Mass until 11:00am (Sacred Heart Chapel). Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30a-12noon (Closed for Lunch) 1:00pm-4:30pm BULLETIN Bulletins are posted on our website. You may elect to receive an Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday electronic copy directly from J.S. Paluch, by signing up online at - In-person business will be conducted at the front desk window. - After hours, please use the Drop Box outside the Office entrance https://ebulletin.jspaluch.com. Please consider patronizing for matters not requiring interaction (i.e. contribution envelopes, our advertisers. Thank You! registration forms, Mass intentions requests, etc.). CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATES Parish Office: 708.429.6767 If you’re moving, changed your address, landline, cell number CLERGY or email address, please contact the Parish Office so we may Rev. Tirso S. Villaverde, Jr., Pastor x219 [email protected] update our database records. Rev. Ton Nguyen, Associate Pastor x216 [email protected] DEVOTIONAL PRAYER (ROSARY/DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET) Deacon Edward (& Sheila) Pluchar x246 [email protected] Monday-Friday - After the 8:00am Mass (Sacred Heart Chapel) Deacon John (& Kathy) Benz x212 [email protected] HOSPITAL Deacon Rich (& Irene) Miska x212 [email protected] Due to HIPAA privacy regulations, only the patient or SPIRITUAL LIFE designated family member may notify the parish of a Marianne Mueller x213 [email protected] hospitalization; if you request a priest visit, communion or to be Coordinator of Parish Prayer Life placed on the sick list in the bulletin. Sue Clemons x229 [email protected] NEW PARISHIONERS Coordinator of Music Ministry All are invited to participate in the life and mission of the SJB PARISH LIFE faith family. Come in to the office or begin the process online at Patricia Kmak x227 [email protected] https://www.stjulie.org/new-member-form/ Coordinator of Faith Formation of Youth SACRAMENT OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK (TBD) Coordinator of Parish Life/Evangelization For an emergency anointing, please call the Parish Office HUMAN CONCERNS 708.429.6767 and select Option 1 to request this sacrament. Sheila Pluchar x232 [email protected] SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM AND BAPTISMAL CLASSES Coordinator of Human Concerns Parents preparing for the birth of a child should email [email protected] to inquire about preparations. STEWARDSHIP

Nancy Pfieffer, Business Manager x214 [email protected] SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact [email protected] at least six months in Karen Calcagno, Bookkeeper x223 [email protected] advance to secure a wedding date and to begin the marriage Neno Babic, Facilities Engineer x228 [email protected] preparations.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION VITAL SUPPORT STAFF Saturdays 3:00pm-4:00pm in the Sacred Heart Chapel (South Cathryn Seitz, Bulletin Editor x210 [email protected] side of Church) If you would like a different time for a private and Receptionist appointment with a priest, please call the office. Peg Siebenaler, Office Aide x217 [email protected] (Faith Formation of Youth) ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Barb Theis, Coordinator of Media/IT x231 [email protected] If you, or someone you know, needs assistance or if you’d like and Office Aide (Music Ministry) information, please reach out to us at 708.429.6767 x244 or email [email protected].

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School (Parish Regional School)

9250 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60477 Kelly Bourrell, Principal Ph: 708.403.6525 Fax: 708.403.8621 www.cjbschool.org