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St. , Park Forest, Illinois September 22, 2019 Twenty Fifth in Ordinary Time

LIVE VIDEOCONFERENCE PRESENTATION AND CONVERSATION WITH FATHER RICHARD ROHR, OFM Sunday, 13, 2019 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fee: $20 Center for Prayer St. Francis Woods Campus Frankfort, IL

Father Richard Rohr will join us live by videoconference for an afternoon of teaching and conversation. He will speak for the first portion of the program followed by a Q & A session. The afternoon will also include music, light refreshments, and conversation. Father Rohr is a Franciscan priest, founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, and academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. The mission of the Living School is to produce compassionate and powerfully learned individuals who will work for positive change in the world, based on awareness of our common union with and all beings. Fr. Richard is a prolific author. A few of his are: Falling Upward, Eager to Love: The Alternative Way of Francis of , and The Universal Christ.

Location: Franciscan Sisters of the Auditorium 9201 West St. Francis Road Frankfort, IL 60423

Registration: Phone: 815.464.3880

Email: [email protected]

Online: https://www.portforprayer.org/ The Blessing of the Animals

On Sunday, October 6, after the 10:30 mass. St. Irenaeus will again sponsor the blessing of the animals back by the garden by the statue to St. between the church parking lot and the townhouses. Why do we bless animals on or near the feast of St. Francis of Assisi?

The story is told that a hungry wolf was terrorizing the town of near where St. Francis was living. The townspeople were complaining that the wolf ate animals and had now begun to feast on the people. They were terrified. St. Francis went into the woods with a and a few peasants. Soon the wolf burst out from the dense forest to attack them. Immediately St. Francis made the sign of the cross and the wolf stopped and lay down, submissive to St. Francis.

The deal was struck with the wolf and the townspeople that the wolf would no longer terrorize the town out of hunger and the people would keep the wolf fed. For two years the wolf roamed all over town and became beloved by the people. When he died of old age, the townspeople were saddened. True or a tall tale………………that is how St. Francis got his reputation as both loving and being beloved by all animals.

ST. IRENAEUS ALL-SCHOOL REUNION October 19, 2019 Hard to believe but it’s less than a month and the reunion will be here! The Reunion Committee is very excited and hope we will see you all there. It’s been a lot of fun contacting and being contacted by old classmates and getting to know people from other classes. So many memories!!! The wonderful quilting ladies from St. Irenaeus have even made us a quilt that will be auctioned off at the reunion. Thank you, ladies!

For your convenience, a registration form can be found on the back table of church. You can still register online if you prefer. The website is www.stirenaeuschurch.com/reunion. Even if you can’t come, check out the pictures on the website – kids today can’t believe the class sizes!

If you have any pictures from way back when hidden away, now’s the time to bring them out! We’re missing pictures from the classes of 1955, 1957, 1958, 1965, 1966 and 1967. You can either email them to [email protected] or mail them to Lynne Hostetter, c/o St. Irenaeus, 78 Cherry St., Park Forest, IL 60466.

We Need Your Help! It’s Spaghetti Dinner Time

It’s that time of year when we need your help to make our 39th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on October 27th a success. We would like each family to consider purchasing 2 adult tickets. If you cannot attend, please consider making a $20.00 donation toward the Spaghetti Dinner. If you would like to donate a dessert or volunteer your time, please contact the rectory at 748-6891. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I hope that you had a Fantastic summer. Fall will be approaching soon and with that the beginning of our PADS season which runs the 1st Thursday in October thru the last Thursday in April. PADS ( Public Action to Deliver Shelter) or SSPADS is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization established in 1990 as a response to the growing number of individuals and families becoming homeless in Chicago's south suburbs. St. Irenaeus is one of their sites and has been for Decades.

We are so appreciative of all of the help we received last year from our St. Irenaeus Church Family and other Faith Communities. We are especially thankful for those of you who physically donated your time and/or brought food, contributed money, washed laundry or contributed personal items. Without your help there would not have been a PADS. We are humbly asking for your help again for this upcoming PADS season.

I have a list of those who told me that they would be returning but I need more volunteers. Specifically, I need a A.M. and a P.M. Team Leader for the 1st Thursdays of the month. You only have to commit to a few hours one day out of the month for 7 months and time really goes by quickly. Of course, whatever time you can be available will be appreciated.

On Thursday, Sept. 26th at 7:00 p.m., we will have a orientation meeting in room 8 in the Parish Center for those who may still be interested in PADS and ALL current volunteers. I can be reached at (708) 248-6649.

God Bless! Karren Holloway, PADS Site Manager

Shift 1: Shift 3: (6:00 pm to 11:00pm) (2:45am to 7:00am) -Welcome guests -Monitor guests, washrooms and hallways. -Register guests -Make coffee for the morning. -Take lunch orders for the following day -Set out/prepare breakfast. -Monitor guests, washrooms and hallways. -Ensure all guests have left the building at close.

-Make bedrolls for the following week. Shift 4: -Toiletry table checks in and out toiletries and (5:00am-7:00am) rolls silverware for the following week, if necessary. -Monitor guests, washrooms and hallways. Shift 2: -Serve breakfast. (10:45pm to 3:00am) -Ensure laundry is outside. -Make lunches for morning distribution. -Wash any necessary dishes. -Monitor guests, washrooms and hallways. -Ensure all guests have left the building at close.

39th Annual Spaghetti Dinner

Support our annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser by placing a memorial ad for your loved ones living or deceased. Ads are $25 per person and your loved one's name will be prominently displayed on a memorial wall during the spaghetti dinner. Ads will read “In Honor of…(name of loved one) or, "In loving memory of...(name of loved one).". Please indicate if the individual was a parishioner of St. Irenaeus. All ads for loved ones are welcome and will help raise necessary funds for the parish. If you are interested please call the parish office 708-748-6891 Thank you. P.S. Spaghetti Dinner will be Sunday, October 27th from 2-6 PM.

Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend

Liturgical Ministers Saturday Sunday Sunday September 28/29 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Lectors Lody Daley Renee Cruikshank-Ward Paul Bourgeois Bernadette Maune Lynne Hostetter Angelica Garcia Ben Ramos Emily Inman Bill Seifert Karen Ertl Joanna Mahiya Giselle Ontiveros Servers Kevin Headley George Mahiya Elsia Ontiveros Ginger Willford-Holley Cantor Kathleen Yukich Marianne Velut Steve Lydel Patrick McGlynn Eucharistic Dolly Mikolakczyk Sara Veldhuizen Barbara Principali Ministers Terri Cardin Dennis Condon Kathleen Anderson Frank Sandra Slone Sevena Merchant Bob Steiert Mary Ann Zuckerman Janice Munoz JoAnne Yapp Rita Oganwu

Mass Intentions For The Week This Week’s Meetings

Monday Monday, September 23 St. Pius of Pietrelcina () Centering Prayer 9:30 in the Chapel Food Pantry 10:00-12:00 in the Parish Center 8:00 Carl H. King req by Don & Judy Korte Wednesday

Tuesday, September 24 Choir 6:30 in Church

8:00 Winnie Maune req by Thursday The Family PADS meeting 7:00 in the Parish Center room 8

Wednesday, September 25 Sunday 8:00 Gene Schmittgens req by The Principali Family Religious Education Class 9:00 in the Parish Center

Thursday, September 26 Ss. Cosmas and Damian 8:00 Communion Service

Friday, September 27 St. Vincent de Paul 8:00 Communion Service

Saturday, September 28 St. Wenceslaus; St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions 5:00 Gloria Schuler req by The Maune Family

Sunday, September 29 8:30 Sr. Jeanine Marie Holthouse 10:30 Rita Sella req by Schedule of Masses: The Family Saturdays: 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

If you have questions about Confessions: Saturdays: 4:00-4:30 p.m. GiveCentral or would like our Daily Mass: Business Manager to assist you Monday-Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. (in the chapel) please contact Karen Hoogland at the Communion Service: Parish Office 708-748-6891 Thursday & Friday 8:00 a.m. (in the chapel) Church Stewardship The Sacrament The Sacrament of

Budget $5,800.00 of Marriage Couples planning to are September 15 marry must call the celebrated the Weekly Collection $3,593.00 first and third rectory at least six Weekly Give Central $1,023.00 months to their weekends of Collection Total $4,616.00 desired wedding each month. Parents must Weekly Budget Short ($1,184.00) date. All couples must attend a Pre- attend a Budget Year to Date $63,800.00 baptismal Cana Conference. Total Year to Date $60,120.75 preparation session prior to securing a date Budget YTD Short ($3,679.25) Need prayers? Call the St. for their child’s baptism. Please Irenaeus Health call the parish office for further September 15 Ministry Prayer information and/or to sign up Maintenance Fund $90.00 Line at 747-0974 for a baptismal prep session. Give Central $40.00 with your requests Maintenance Fund Total $130.00 St. Irenaeus Ministerial Staff Maintenance Fund YTD $3,131.57 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 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 12 pm-1:00 pm *Friday 9:00 am-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 . 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 Attorney at Law ED THE CARPENTER Best Work • Best Rate Satisfaction Guaranteed As Pat Lisowski • Real Estate Broker Senior Specialist • Wills • Trusts • Estates We Do All Our Own Work 708-525-3379 708-960-0580 Lic# 055-026066 30+ Years Modern Real Estate 18154 Harwood Avenue, Suite 204 Old Fashioned Service Homewood, IL 60430-2154 Park Forest 708-747-3700 $$ Parishioner Discount $$ 2401 W. 183rd St, Homewood, IL 60430 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.brabec-law.com www.lain-sullivan.com 708-652-1444

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