CORCORAN’S CORNER

Counting heads… Catholics Organizing for Justice… Beginning next weekend, and continuing throughout The Chicago Archdiocesan Office for Peace and all of October, St. Elizabeth Seton’s Greeters will be count- Justice is seeking to organize Chicago Catholics ing the numbers of people attending Mass, for the annual archdiocesan-wide to lobby for justice issues. The office Archdiocesan ‘census’. So, if you are wondering what the seeks to unite Catholics to respond to their baptismal greeters are doing wandering the aisles and looking preoc- call to build the Kingdom of God through works of social cupied during Mass, now you know. justice. As a people we have a strong passion for peace Last year, Mass attendance trends throughout the Arch- and justice, and each one of us can do our own part to diocese, ironically during “The Year of the Mass,” showed build a better, more just, and peaceful world. a further 1% decrease from the year prior, continuing a Next weekend, October 5th and 6th, we will have decades long decline. It is now estimated that only 20% of an opportunity at all the Masses to add our names to a the Catholic population is at Mass on any given weekend in our Archdiocese. Of course so many of us are here list of individuals who are concerned about specific is- every week, and many more are here faithfully. Sadly, sues. The Archdiocesan Office will keep this list, and in many others are sporadic in their attendance. Happily, the future send out information on the particular issue your attendance at Mass, observed by your neighbors as that you are concerned about. If your passion for justice they see you heading out to church, is an important wit- is aroused on gun control, the death penalty, immigra- ness and invitation to them to do likewise. Without ha- tion rights issues, housing issues, etc., you will be part ranguing anyone, our visible faithfulness encourages oth- of a list of like-minded individuals who will be linked to- ers to grow and deepen their own commitment to the Lord. gether to advance these issues. Each week as we gather to thank God for the blessings To find out more about these entire issues go to: of the last week, to ask him to assist us in our needs, and www.OrganizingCatholicsForJustice.org. to praise Him as our God, we are both nourished by the Enrollment for Confirmation 2015…. Eucharist, and shaped by the messages of scripture. We Next Sunday, October 6th at the 10 AM Mass, get our minds straight, and spirit strengthened for the days ahead. This is important work, as we constantly read about we will enroll those who currently are in Seventh others who do not have their minds straight, and whose Grade as they begin a two-year process of preparing vision is distorted. Without celebrating Mass, we could be to be Confirmed in 2015. We wish them well as they like that too. Truly, the Sabbath is made for man. begin a new stage in their faith lives, a faith that is their own personal relationship with the Lord. Speaking of numbers: white lies, Installation of the Pastor… damnable lies and statistics… On Sunday, October 13th at the 11:30 AM Mass, If I were to quickly ask you, “from the top of your head Bishop Andrew Wypych, our local vicar, will visit our to guess” which of these four parishes—St. Elizabeth parish to install me as the fourth pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton, St.. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie, or St. Stephen’s— has the least number of grade school-aged children? Seton Parish. A reception will follow in the parish life How would you answer? center. All are welcome. I recently compiled the count of grade school-aged stu- Crossed wires… dents in the four parishes that comprise the Cardinal Ber- Last week I mentioned that the Knights of nardin School. The results are interesting and instructive. Columbus would be at the church doors collecting The parish with the most grade school-aged children is St. for their annual “Tootsie Roll Drive” to support Stephen’s with 1,580 children, of whom 1,392 are in the programs that provide religious education to children Religious Education program and 188 students in CJB with special needs. Things did not go as hoped for. [Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School]. The parish with the Maybe next year! second largest number of children is St. Francis of Assisi with 1,130 children, with 997 in the Religious Education SWIFT… program and 133 students in CJB. The parish with the third Last Sunday, our parish had the pleasure of hosting largest number of grade school-aged students is St. Julie a South West Inter-Faith Team afternoon forum. People with 666 children, of whom 595 in the Religious Education from grade school-age to senior citizens attended. There program, and 71 students in CJB. The parish with the least was an excellent turn out, including a large number of St. number of grade school-aged children is St. Elizabeth Elizabeth Seton parishioners. All three speakers were in- Seton, with 636 children and 430 children in our fine teresting and gifted speakers, and covered a number of Religious Education program and 206 students in CJB. topics. The afternoon flew by. I offer these statistics because at times I have heard We live in a nation of diverse religions, and yet over parishioners wonder aloud, “Where are all the children all there is a large secular non-believing part in our I used to remember seeing at church?” At the present society. Listening to the speakers, I was struck by the historic moment, we demographically simply do not common bonds of belief in God, in a hunger for peace, have the number of children that the parish once upon in a search for meaning, in a desire to like a worthy life a time enjoyed having. Our parish is now enjoying a which we all share. In many ways we are more alike as different phase of its life as a community. It is good to believers than different. To see these bonds and links know that. are important. (continued on page 3) September 29, 2013 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Three

(Corcoran’s Corner continued) Within all of our traditions there are inner conflicts and diversity. The Rabbi shared how WELCOME even the most Orthodox Communities of Jews are divided, and can tell who belongs to what John and Therese Jackson by the cut of their coats. The Muslim community (Children: John and Midori Jackson) has similar distinctions and fractures, as does the Christian community, and even amongst the Catholic community. WEDDINGS We can see this at times within our own wider church in, for example, calls by many to Please pray for those preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: advance a “culture of life”. This call is some- Leah Athy and Michael Siegert; 10-4-13 thing all recent Popes and bishops have en- Nicole Amore and Craig Lewis; 10-12-13 couraged. But, when we dig deeper, some peo- Nicole Dibenedetto and Matthew Smerz; 10-12-13 ple calling for the advancement of the culture of Jennifer Johnson and James Brewester; 10-18-13 life recoil, if you ask them: “So you are against Rebeca Vallejo and Vince Rosas; 10-19-13 the death penalty and want to see it ended na- tionwide? So you are in favor of sensible gun control that will save lives by limiting ammo ANNIVERSARIES rounds, barring military style assault weapons, and setting up data bases to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill and violent crimi- Congratulations to Mary and Franklin Doll who are celebrating their nals? So you are in favor of legal reform of the 65th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013. broken immigration system? So you are in favor of health care reform that will assist those with chronic illness and mothers and children? So PLEASE PRAY FOR you are in favor of reforms that will strengthen education?” Soon some of those calling for an We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, extension of the culture of life will limit and nar- that they may experience the healing power of Christ: row their focus to being opposed to abortion, Patrick McKeague Carol Kuglich Pastor Tom Knutson gay marriage, and contraception. Beyond that

James Smith Sheryl Kapala Carl Holmquist some show little regard for what the late great Cardinal Joseph Bernardin proclaimed as the And for our deceased: “Seamless Garment of Life” approach that links Frank Emmett Maryann Burian a broad-based variety of life issues as concerns “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.” of our faith community.

Unity is never easily obtained, but using the Seamless Garment approach allows us to see MASS INTENTIONS the principled bonds that draw us together. The Swift forum opened eyes and minds to Sat., Sept. 28 (5pm) Otto and Yolanda Politano; Dorothy Vincent; these faith bonds. Arnold G. And Marie Skibinski; Judy Schutter; Lawrence Hanlon A Full Moon… Sunday, Sept. 29 Eagle-eyed Fr. Bill Gubbins caught that (7:15am) Joseph O’Sullivan; Florence McCarthy; Vincent Tardi our bulletin last weekend reported a weekend (8:30am) Joseph Gill; Lucille Duggan; John Sanza; Margaret “Peg” Fasan; Ramon Santiago; James and Mary Buffer collection for September 14th and 15th of (10am) William Sanderson, Sr.; James Paul; Edith Graziano; $38,393.90, which is a huge increase from what Robert Roeper; Jeanine Soloy we normally receive. I attributed it all to my (11:30am) Matthew Kocher; Michael Knizner good preaching, and spent several days think- Mon., Sept. 30 (9am) Krueger Family; Kathrine Soprych ing happy thoughts, and quietly humming to my Tues., Oct. 1 (9am) Gregory Szyndrowski; Andy and Nellie Kelly; self “If I were a rich man” from the musical Joe Garcia; Living and Deceased Members of the Seniors of Seton “Fiddler on the Roof.” Upon closer review, the Wed., Oct. 2 (9am) Maureen Kooney; Casey Wisniewski; collection that weekend was $28,673.45. Oh August Wald; Michelle Bulow well, it was nice while it lasted. Occasionally Thurs., Oct. 3 (9am) Mary Thomas Pathiyil; Nancy Badgley mistakes will be made, but we will always seek Fri., Oct. 4 (9am) Fehrenbacher Family to quickly correct them,. Meanwhile I am very thankful for the ongoing generosity and good stewardship by the people of the parish. We STEWARDSHIP have a wonderful mission in our parish of passing on the faith, one that is worthy of strong support. COLLECTION FOR 9-22-13: $20,037.77 SEMINARY COLLECTION: $5388.00 Keep Smiling... KIDS’ COLLECTION: $88.23 Thank you for your generosity. AprilPage 28, Four 2013 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 29, 2013

Journey with the Lord and let your heart hear God’s Words…. TheThe RoadRoad ToTo EmmausEmmaus By Margie Guadagno St. Elizabeth Seton Pastoral Associate

Needing That Second Chance...

When the disciples FTER MY HUSBAND AND I GOT either. It was so disheartening. We really MARRIED, WE MOVED INTO THE had been caught unprepared. met Jesus A HOUSE THAT HE HAD BOUGHT FROM Well, it took days to pump the water out, HIS SISTER and several more days to pull out the on the road, . It was a cute little starter home with two bedrooms, full basement, and a carpeting and padding. Then the cement they were really nice-sized backyard. And for awhile, floor had to dry. We decided not to install it was just right. But, as our family began to tacked-down carpeting again. We would disappointed grow, we saw that two bedrooms just was tile the floor and buy a room sized rug that not going to cut it. However, we both really could be rolled up and moved out. But and sad. didn’t want to move, as our house was just before we did anything, we put a sump one block over from the grade school, pump into one corner of the room. We He walked with them located near the center of town, and just the weren’t going to get caught like that again!! perfect driving distance from any grocery Even though it was such an expensive error and listened to store or mall we might want to go to. So, we on our part, we were very, very lucky that made the decision to build an addition. And we got a second chance to correct the their story. if we were going to do that, we also decided situation. Sometimes we don’t get a second that we wouldn’t just add one or two chance. Then, by opening up bedrooms, we opted to add two floors the N TODAY’S GOSPEL, THE RICH MAN entire width of the house, 30’ by 18’! FOUND THAT OUT THE HARD WAY. The the Scriptures The lower level was an English-type I Lord had sent him the prophets and the basement, about four-foot below ground law from Moses to guide him in his social He gave them hope! level. We tarred the outside of the walls, responsibilities to those in need. But, in the put elephant trunk all around the perimeter end, he was caught unprepared as well. And He helped them see (for drainage), and plenty of stone. We no amount of talking with Abraham would that they were wanted to make sure we had a dry room change his situation, nor allow him to assist because it was going to be our main living his brothers. Hopefully, they would pay not abandoned space. It was a huge great room that had a more attention to the needs of the poor than kitchen, dining area, fireplace and family he did. or left orphaned, room—and we just loved it. It was On the other hand, as the holidays draw wonderful for many years. near, I am reminded that our parish has that God Then, one spring day, it began to lightly listened well. All year long we share from rain. Just a slight drizzle really. But, by late our bounty with our sharing parish, St. was with them afternoon it was a downpour. And by early Procopius. And soon, we will be bringing evening our street was flooded almost from food for Thanksgiving and gifts for and would end-to-end. Eventually the water reached Christmas. I always feel overwhelmed in the up over our sidewalks right to the foot of face of such generosity. always be part our front stairs. May we always be aware that God’s Needless to say, our nice and dry family generosity to us begets a responsibility to of their journey. room…wasn’t. Our wall-to-wall carpeting those in need of OUR generosity. That way, was ruined and the section where we had we’ll never need a second chance, only one laid parquet flooring didn’t look very good, will be necessary. September 29, 2013 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Five

October Is National Infant Loss Month

Annual Liturgy of Remembrance Tuesday, Oct. 1st 7pm

For all who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or loss of a beloved baby — no matter how long ago — their lives will never be forgotten. Therefore, we annually celebrate this liturgy so we may return yearly to remember the love that was shared in their creation and the way these little souls have touched others’ lives. All life needs to be recognized, welcomed, and celebrated in some way.

Our memories of these babies had their beginnings in our hearts and will continue to live on there as a very important part of us. It is this love, those memories we seek to hold and cherish during this Liturgy. We have this Mass annually as an opportunity to continually celebrate with you the lives of those who have never had yearly birthdays to celebrate.

We invite you, your family and friends, and all those who have shared in that loss and who have been supportive through the years with their prayers and presence — to attend.

Light refreshments will be served following the liturgy. Page Six TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 29, 2013 This Sunday in our Parish Life Center! AprilSeptember 28, 2013 29, 2013 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Seven

The joy of the Lord is your strength.

NEHEMIAH 8:10

The heartfelt Parish of Saint Elizabeth Seton cordially invites you to the formal installation of our fourth pastor

REV. WILLIAM T. CORCORAN, Ph.D.

at the hands of our vicar

THE MOST REVEREND ANDREW WYPYCH

at the 11:30 A.M. Mass Sunday, the thirteenth day of October in the Year of Our Lord two thousand and thirteen

All are invited to a reception immediately following the liturgy in the Parish Life Center Page Eight TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 29, 2013

“I have set before you life and death… Therefore choose life that both you and your descendants MAY LIVE.” DEUTERONOMY 30:19

Respect Life Sunday Life Prayer Chain NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH

Join with Fr. Stan Kuca and Seton parishioners from 2:30-3:30pm in a silent, prayerful protest along LaGrange Rd. in Orland Park.

DID YOU KNOW THAT OVER 80% OF WOMEN WHO HAVE HAD ABORTIONS SAID THAT IT WAS NOT THOUGHT OUT...IT WAS AN IMPULSE DECISION MADE OUT OF DESPAIR AND FEAR. Choosing life is infinitely harder now. Pressures and demands come from so many places. Parents, friends, spouses, employers, teachers, counselors, the media and society itself all seem to want to have a voice in what choice should be made for a new life. The scripture words above were spoken centuries ago but seem to apply even more so today.

Please join us this year for only one hour as we pray to defend the life of the unborn and their mothers. Life Chains will be occurring in over 900 cities nationwide. Join St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners us next Sunday, Oct. 6th from 2:30-3:30pm as we stand together with all denominations in our community in a silent, prayerful demonstration of our firm belief against abortion.

OUR LOCATION FOR ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISHIONERS IS 15200 LAGRANGE ROAD... CARDINAL’S by Chase Bank (There are no graphic images on the NETWORK signs depicting abortions. The signs distributed have NETWORK ONLY positive life supporting messages such as: Life— the First Inalienable Right; Jesus Forgives and Heals; Comments on the Pope’s Adoption: The Loving Option; and Abortion Hurts Women.) America Magazine Interview

Are You Hurting From Abortion? In his beautiful reflection published in English in You are not alone. Many women who have had an America magazine, Pope Francis declares himself a abortion feel the need for forgiveness and healing but sinner, and so are we all. The first thing a sinner don’t know where to look for how to start. Contact the striving for conversion needs to hear is that God Archdiocesan Program Project Rachel. Confidentiality loves him or her. The Gospel begins with a call to stressed. Referral Phone: 888-456-HOPE; 312-337-1962. repentance based on confidence in God’s mercy. Email: [email protected]. That has become the leitmotif of Pope Francis’ teaching, and it puts into perspective the demands Bereavement Group of discipleship expressed and clarified in the St. Ann Church, 3010 Ridge Road, Lansing. Finding My Church’s established doctrinal and moral teaching. Way will begin on Oct. 3 (day) and Oct. 10 (evening) and For who the Pope is, we should all be grateful. continue for seven weeks. Finding My Way, a national From how he teaches the truths of the Catholic faith, support grief support group will be facilitated by Debbie we can all profit.

Bona, St. Ann Ministry Coordinator, licensed and Francis Cardinal George, OMI nationally certified counselor. Groups offered alternating Thursdays, 2-4pm and 7-9pm. You may attend both day/ ARCHBISHOP OF CHICAGO evening groups. There is no registration fee. Call 708- www.archchicago.org/cardinalsnetwork 895-6700, x43. September 29, 2013 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Nine

Register Now for Seton Scripture Study!

THE INFANCY NARRATIVES

Thursdays: Oct. 24th to Nov 21st Morning Session: 9:45-11:00 a.m. Evening Session: 7:30-9:00 p.m.

The Infancy Narratives found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke have enriched the lives of countless millions of believers throughout the centuries. Without these writings we would not be celebrating Christmas the way we do. But the great majority of Christians are not aware of the deeper layers of meaning and the theology that these texts contain! They are not just details of a beautiful story, but rather they are profound theological statements about the identity of Jesus!

PLEASE REGISTER NOW!

Registration Deadline: Monday, Oct. 7th. Materials ready for pickup on Thursday, Oct. 17th.

Name ______Address ______City______Zip ______Home Phone ______Cell Phone ______Email Address ______Please check one: Morning Session (9:45-11am) ______Evening Session (7:30-9pm) ______

Fee: $20 (Please make check payable to ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH).

For information, contact Mary Vlaming, 708-460-6235 or Father Gubbins, 708-460-9485. Page Ten TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 29, 2013

NEXT SUNDAY’S FOCUS: ASK, THEN ACT All three readings direct our attention to the vision that faith in God provides. Faith is a gift to be asked for and then acted on. The Gospel connects the power of even a little faith with Jesus’ call to willing and obedient service to God.

FIRST READING The just one, because of his faith, shall live (Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4). It is not always easy to trust in the providence fully know or understand. God has already of the LORD, especially when things are not prepared for that moment when He will inter- going well at all. This is what Habakkuk pro- vene and cause His justice to dawn upon the claims. We sit and we wait, but still we are earth. It is not for us to say that God should surrounded with violence and confusion. have done it this way or that, for God’s ways Habukkuk tells us that we must trust and re- are not our ways. Faith means that we trust in main hopeful. God has a plan that we cannot His ways and wait for His time. Reflections for Twenty Seventh SECOND READING Sunday in Do not be ashamed of your testimony to our Lord (2 Timothy 1:6-8, 13-14). Ordinary Time This passage presents the need to give he- ness. This is true even if there is a cost to Oct. 6, 2013 roic witness to our faith. The author speaks of pay. The premise of the letter is that Paul is in the fact that Timothy had received an imposi- prison, and Timothy also seems to have suf- tion of hands (probably referring to his ordina- fered for the faith. Yet, this should not be tion). The Sacraments give us the gift of the viewed as a failure but rather as a privilege: Spirit, and that Spirit should provide the cour- to suffer for and with Christ. age that we need to live our Christian wit- GOSPEL If you have faith! (Luke 17:5-10) The Gospel begins with a saying concerning one would be able to uproot a great tree. The the need to have faith. Jesus tells His disci- second part of the passage speaks of the ples that faith is incredibly powerful, for even need for total dedication to the ways of God. if one had as much faith as a mustard seed We sometimes feel that, if we do all the right (considered to be the smallest seed), then things, then God owes us. We sometimes forget that the reward for being faithful to the

Gospel is not that we will be lucky or healthy Readings for the Week or successful. The reward for serving God is the possibility to serve Him, for the greatest September 30-October 5 gift that God has ever given us is the ability to Mon.: Zec 8:1-8; Lk 9:46-50 give of ourselves to others (God and Tues.: Zec 8:20-Lk 9:51-56 neighbor). Through this, we become the most Wed.: Neh 2:1-8; Mt 18:1-5, 10 God-like that we could possibly be. Thur.: Neh 8:1-4a, 5-6, 7b-12; Lk 10:12 Fri.: Bar 1:15-22; Lk 10:13-16 REFLECTION Sat.: Bar 4:5-12, 27-29; Lk 10:17-24 The prophet Habakkuk asks God how long he (the prophet) will have to see violence, ruin, and misery. God answers with a vision to be Give us faith, generous written down and a call to wait patiently in faith. “The just one, because of his faith, shall live.” God, to carry us through Paul sounds a call to interior action, urging Timothy to stir into flame the gift of God: a spirit of whatever trials and suf- courage, energy and action. Though separated by over six centuries, the prophet Habakkuk fering might come in the and the apostles Paul and Timothy faced suffering and destruction; all three responded by future. We believe you witnessing to their faith in the God of Israel. For Paul, this faith finds expression in fidelity to the are with us in all life’s gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel answers two questions: how do we get this faith and what circumstances and events, do we do with it in the face of trials? We get it by asking Jesus. Jesus tells the apostles it is not but darkness can some- a matter of quantity but quality. A little faith can go a long way in producing results. While times cloud our vision. Luke’s version of this saying is less dramatic than Matthew’s — with Luke faith can uproot a mulberry tree, while Matthew has it moving a mountain — the basic point is the same. After his At those times, help our response, Jesus calls them to action. Faith flowers into service. Serving Christ, especially in unbelief. Send your the least and the needy, flows from faith. The vision faith provides carries us into making this Spirit to strengthen us. world a better place, embodying the faith, hope and love that can transform the world. AprilSeptember 28, 2013 29, 2013 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Eleven

Parish Vocation The next Sacred Space News gathering is...

Tuesday, Oct. 1st 7pm in the Cornerstone

Monday, Oct. 9th

9:30am in the

Cornerstone The Spirit of God makes us strong, loving and wise. How will you use these gifts to serve the Gospel? Consider being a sister, brother, SETON SOWERS VISIT priest or deacon. TO U OF I HOSPITAL — 2 TIMOTHY

OCTOBER 17 The Seton Sowers chapter of Newborns IF YOU HAVE EVER CONSIDERED A VOCATION in Need will be visiting the University of Illinois Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit so to the priesthood, please contact Fr. Francis the members can meet the tiny babies and see how the Bitterman, [email protected] hospital uses all the beautiful items they have made. We or at 312-534-8298 at 312-534-8298 or will be meeting at the Hancock Fabrics parking lot on the www.ChicagoPriest.com. SW corner of 159th and Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park at 10am. We will be returning at about 2 pm. The cost for FOR INFORMATION ON RELIGIOUS LIFE the bus is $10 each. For more information please call contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994. or [email protected], and for the Per- manent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or [email protected].

PLEASE HELP! VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED! SIGN UP IN PARISH OFFICE The Vocation Cross is presented on Wednesday at the 9am Mass. Participants pray daily for one week and return the cross on Tuesday for the next

participant. To sign up, please call 708-403-0101.

Holy Spirit, open the hearts and minds Subscribe or Renew today of young women and men so that a new flowering of holy vocations may show only $25/year forth the fidelity of your love, and all may 312-534-7777 know Christ, the true light of the world to offer to every human being the sure www.catholicnewworld.com hope of eternal life. Amen. Page Twelve TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 29, 2013

GREAT IS THE MYSTERY: A Morning of Reflection and Renewal For Current Liturgical Ministers

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ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH

Prizes! Raffle! Fun! Trivia $10 person

Form Saturday, October 26 your 6:30 p.m. team today! New this year! B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Favorite Beverages or wine or beer or ?). Bring your own appetizer or desserts. PIZZA WILL BE SOLD BY THE SLICE OR PRE-ORDER A PIZZA FOR YOUR OWN TEAM/TABLE. Coffee provided. Trivia tickets and pizza order forms will be available on the weekend of October 5/6 in the parish office. Tickets Doors to Parish Life Center open at 6pm. Fun starts at 6:30pm! go on sale Individuals or teams of 8 or 10 are welcome! October Participants must be high-school age-older. 5 & 6 Questions? Call Claudia Nolan at 708-403-0101.

Knights of Columbus Comedy Night Liturgical Spirituality The Fr. C.C. Boyle Knights of Columbus Council is We Catholics are a Liturgical People… we are hosting their Annual Comedy Night on Saturday, marked by, fed by and formed by our experience of Oct. 19th. Doors open at 7pm. They will have the liturgy. So how does the liturgy that we share comedians with excellent clean humor. Ticket price shape us in all aspects of our lives? How does being is $35 per person and includes the show, dinner, a Eucharistic People change us in our spiritual DNA? dessert, beer, wine, soda and coffee. Ticket sales are You are invited on Thursday, Oct. 10th from 7-9pm limited to 250 due to room capacity — so call early. for an inspiring and thought-provoking evening look- The event will be held in the St. George O’Connell ing at some guiding principles of our Catholic liturgical Hall, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park (in the St. spirituality. Liturgical Spirituality will be presented by George School building.) For tickets or more D. Todd Williamson, Director of the Office for Divine information please call Don Clark at 708-532-8653 Worship of the Archdiocese of Chicago at St. Stephen or Ed Tusch at 815-464-1687. Church, 175th and 84th Ave., Tinley Park.

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Men’s Club 13th Annual BROASTED CHICKEN BUFFET SUNDAY, OCT. 20TH Parish Life Center

3PM-6PM

Pre-Sale Dinner Prices: Adults-$8 Seniors (65-over): $7 $4 Children/under 12 AT DOOR: Adults-$9 Broasted Chicken $4 Children/under 12

Mostaccioli Save Potatoes $$$$$$ Salad by getting Hot Vegetables your ticket Bread early! Soda/Coffee TICKETS SOLD THE WEEKEND OF 10/5-6 AND 10/12-13 September 29, 2013 TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page Fifteen The best deal in town has arrived!

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Receive FREE Broccoli Florets with a $40 purchase this month and/or FREE four-pack of ChicNSteaks with a Only $20! $90 ONLINE PURCHASE PROMO CODE-OCTBONUS. Golden Opportunities Buy 3 Times and Earn Your FREE Hanging Organizer! Coupon books offer local Make two purchases of $40 between September and restaurants offering November. Then, place a third order of $40 in December discounts of 50% off or to receive your Hanging Organizer at your December 2-for-1. In addition, great pick- up. Every purchase is 100% guaranteed. Sign-up savings at movies, grocery at www.marketday.com to receive monthly newsletters, stores, sporting events, and exclusive offers, and money saving coupons. Order more! Many coupons valid forms are due to church by Sunday, Oct. 6th or order once a month! online at www.marketday.com school #16266 by 11pm on October 12th . Pickup is Wednesday, Oct. 16th from Available in the church 5:30-6:30pm in the Cardinal Bernardin School Gym. office. Cash or check Pay by credit card online or pay with cash or check at the sale. We look forward to seeing you! Call Jen accepted to: Seniors of Krueger at 708-873-1387 or Linda Nemecek at 708-429- Seton (SOS). 1583 if you have any questions.

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry will meet on Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm in the downstairs St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall.

Helpful Outreach for People seeking Employment (HOPE) Employment Ministry

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry is open to everyone: All of our services, to both job seekers and employers, are free of charge. Our monthly meetings consist of networking, resume review, guest speakers and open forums.

Need a resume tuned up? Send your resume to [email protected] and then come to the next meeting to receive feedback and discuss suggestions.

Employers and HOPE Alumni: We ask that you please share job openings with us. Send your staffing needs to [email protected], and they will be distributed to those who attend our monthly meetings.

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry has expanded. We also meet at 7pm on the second Tuesday of each month at St Patrick’s Church (St. Patrick’s Parish Ministry Center Parish Hall - Cass Street Build- ing, 205 Cass Street, Lemont, IL 60439); and the third Thursday of each month at Our Lady Of The Woods Catholic Church, 10731 W. 131st, in Orland Park.

Need more information? Please call Bob Cornejo at (708) 642-2314, Mary Lou Sipple at (708) 738-5905

or Ken Krausz at (708) 214-9741. Follow us at www.linkedin.com.

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Walk to Support the Mary Ward Center! The Institute of Blessed Virgin Mary —IBVM Sisters—(Sr. Nancy Kennelly’s order) is hosting its Annual Mary Ward Center Walkathon on Saturday, Oct. 5th from 9:30am to 12:30pm at Calumet Park in Chicago. Envelopes for dona- tions to support Sr. Nancy Kennelly in the walk can be found in the parish office. The aim of the Mary Ward Center Ministry is to create new possibilities for educational advancement for the people of South Chicago. For more information call 773-734-2420.

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ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY A Day At The Soup Kitchen On Sunday, Sept. 15th the St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry angels cooked and served over 200 hungry guests a delicious meal at the Catholic Charities Daybreak Shelter in Joliet. Our volunteer students brought fun to the day by playing BINGO with the guests and of sharing the experience of icing cupcakes and spreading sprinkles over them with the 35 children currently living at the shelter. The happy smiles spread throughout the dining room. Thanks again to Quantam Foods for donating the delicious chicken and meat balls

that we served with mashed potatoes and gravy.

The next Social Action Soup Kitchen is: Sunday, October 20th Volunteers meet in the church parking to carpool at the bottom of the hill by the Haven Street entrance at 8:15am and leave at 8:30am. We return at 1:30pm. Students earn five hours of community service. To volunteer please call Liz Wisnasky at 708-614-6475. Every time you are concerned for the poor and make sacrifices for them, you are really doing it for Christ. — MOTHER TERESA

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Seniors of Seton SAINT OF THE WEEK

UPCOMING EVENT ST THERESE OF LISEIUX

OCTOBER 1ST 1873-1897 OCTOBER 1, 2013 "I PREFER THE MONOTONY OF OBSCURE SACRIFICE TO SOS MONTHLY MEETING ALL ECSTASIES. TO PICK UP A PIN FOR LOVE CAN CONVERT We will be privileged to have the ap- A SOUL." These are the words of Therese of the Child Jesus, a pearance of Richard Cahan, Chicago Carmelite nun called the "Little Flower," who lived a clois- Sun Times picture editor for 15 years. tered life of obscurity in the convent of Lisieux, France. [In He has co-authored numerous books French-speaking areas, she is known as Thérèse of Lisieux.] among them: “The Lost Panoramas: And her preference for hidden sacrifice did indeed convert When Chicago Changed its River and souls. Few saints of God are more popular than this young the Land Beyond.” The book depicts nun. Her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, is read and loved the story of the Illinois waterway throughout the world. Thérèse Martin entered the convent connecting Lake Michigan with the at the age of 15 and died in 1897 at the age of 24. She was Mississippi River and showcases canonized in 1925, and two years later she and Francis Xa- photographs from a collection of lost glass-plate negatives vier (Dec. 3) were declared co-patrons of the missions. taken in the late 1800s-early 1900s, documenting the re- Life in a Carmelite convent is indeed uneventful and con- versal of the Chicago River — and engineering feat com- sists mainly of prayer and hard domestic work. But Thérèse pared to the building of the Panama Canal and often possessed that holy insight that redeems the time, however called the Eighth Wonder of the World. This book was the dull that time may be. She saw in quiet suffering redemptive inspiration for a Jazz Symphony written and performed by suffering, suffering that was indeed her apostolate. Thérèse the Chicago Symphony as part of their “River: Nature, said she came to the Carmel convent "to save souls and pray Power, Culture” series. for priests." And shortly before she died, she wrote: "I want OCTOBER 9, 2013 to spend my heaven doing good on earth." WISCONSIN SHOW AND LUNCH TRIP On October 19, 1997, Blessed John Paul II proclaimed her a Doctor of the Church, the third woman to be so recog- The Wisconsin trip: The Dancing Horses Theater and nized in light of her holiness and the influence in the Animal Gardens Horse Show with Dancing Waters is an Church of her teaching on spirituality. Her parents, Martin enchanting Vegas-style performance that includes lunch and Zelie (October 1), were beatified in 2008. and Bird Show. Any questions, please call Phyllis at 708- 478-0471. COMMENT: NOVEMBER 5TH LUNCHEON Thérèse has much to teach our age of the image, the appearance, the "sell." We have become a danger- Tickets will be on sale at the October meeting for $8.00 ously self-conscious people, painfully aware of the (catered by Winston Market of Tinley Park). need to be fulfilled, yet knowing we are not. Thérèse,

like so many saints, sought to serve others, to do The Seniors of Seton will once again offer something outside herself, to forget herself in quiet the 2013-2014 Golden Book at $20 each. acts of love. Preoccupation with self separates modern men and women from God, from their fellow human beings and ultimately from themselves. We must re- learn to forget ourselves, to contemplate a God who Alcoholics Anonymous draws us out of ourselves and to serve others as the If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere ultimate expression of selfhood. These are the insights desire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and they are more valid to- meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the down- day than ever. stairs St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from QUOTE: 7:30-8:45pm. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, All her life St. Thérèse suffered from illness. As a young girl she un- and hope with each other so that they may solve their derwent a three-month malady characterized by violent crises, ex- common problem and help others to recover. The only tended delirium and prolonged fainting spells. Afterwards she was requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking. ever frail and yet she worked hard in the laundry and refectory of Families Anonymous the convent. Psychologically, she endured prolonged periods of dark- If your life has gone astray due to living with someone ness when the light of faith seemed all but extinguished. The last who has a substance abuse problem, consider attending year of her life she slowly wasted away from tuberculosis. And yet Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at shortly before her death on September 30 she murmured, "I would Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights not suffer less." Truly she was a valiant woman who did not whim- (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1, enter Emergency per about her illnesses and anxieties and saw the power of love. Room to elevator to the Lower Level). For information

call Warren, 708-429-2507 or Therese, 708-269-9853. Page Twenty TWENTY SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 29, 2013 Join the St. Elizabeth Seton Teen Choir

For Teens Ages: 6th Grade to High School Seniors REHEARSALS BEGIN SOON! If you are interested in joining the Teen Choir, please fill out this sheet and return it to the parish office. Rehearsals will begin in late September and are held on Mondays from 6-7pm in the Music Room! Please provide your parent’s e-mail address below and the rehearsal schedule will be e-mailed to you directly. Questions? Please call Mrs. McKeague at 708-403-0101, ext. 112.

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De La Salle Academic Contest for Grade-School Students De La Salle Institute will be hosting an academic contest for grade-school students on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 from 6-7:30 pm at De La Salle’s Institute Campus located at 3434 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago. Participating in a program entitled “It’s Game Show Night”, grade-school students will compete in academic game shows. Teams of four are requested with the top four teams being awarded prizes. All contestants will receive a free t-shirt. To register/ for information, contact Marilyn Bruno, Admissions Office SETON YOUTH PROGRAM at 312-842-7355 ext. 138 or [email protected].

De La Salle Institute is an independent Catholic secon- All St. Elizabeth Seton teens (8th grade through dary school rooted in the tradition of Christian Education high school seniors) and their friends are welcome begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle. Founded in 1889, to join our Teen Group, Branches. We meet most its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excel- Wednesday's from 6:30-8:30pm in the Teen Room lence in education. Young people from a variety of ethnic (inside the Cardinal Bernardin School gym), and and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to every second, third, and sometimes fourth Sunday fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contribut- of the month, also from 6:30-8:30pm. We sponsor ing members of our complex changing society. De La Salle some fieldtrips, service activities, social events, – Institute Campus for Young Men, 3434 S. Michigan Ave., movie nights, Bible study, and a summer mission trip. Chicago, IL 60616; De La Salle – Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women, 1040 W. 32nd Pl., Chicago, IL 60608. For UPCOMING EVENTS more information visit www.dls.org. Queen of Peace Fun Night „ SATURDAY, OCT. 5TH Queen of Peace High School invites 4th-8th grade girls for GREATER CHICAGO FOOD th their Fun Night (theme: fashion fun!) on Friday Oct 4 from FOOD DEPOSITORY 6-8pm and Personal Tour Night on Tuesday, Oct. 8th from 6-7:30pm. Two Sneak Preview/Shadow days will be held 8:15AM-12:30PM on Oct 11 and Oct 14. RSVP at cometoqueenof- Come help us repack food at the Food Depository peacehs.org or call 708-496-4753 or 708-496-4792. (near I-55 and Pulaski). Meet at Seton by 8:15am and we'll get you there. You'll earn 3 service hours, Marian Catholic Arts and Craft Fair too. We need at least five teens; please RSVP with Marian Catholic High School Band Parents hosts the 33rd Mr. Hall (708-403-7834) or via Facebook. Annual Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Show to be held at

Marian Catholic on Sunday, Oct. 6th from 10am-4pm. For information, call (708) 502-5472. „ SUNDAY, OCT. 13TH Our Lady of the Snows All-Alumni Reunion SOUL SURVIVOR Our Lady of the Snows are hosting an All-Alumni Reunion CORNERSTONE Event on Saturday, Oct. 19th with an Open House from 3- 6:30PM-8:30PM 5pm; Mass at 5pm; Reception/Dinner following Mass. Fa- Theme and activities to be determined. ther Stan Rataj plans to cater the reception/dinner with beverages at no cost to the alumni. For more information follow them on Facebook at Friends and Alumni Our Lady Go to the Branches Facebook of the Snows or by contacting Father Stan Rataj at 773- group page for all the latest 582-2266 or Steven Chiarito, Sr. at 708-429-1816. or to post a question. Providence HS presents “Little Women” The Providence Catholic High School Theatre will present “Little Women” on Friday, Nov. 1st at 7pm; Saturday, Nov. Mt. Assisi Academy hosts Blood Drive 2nd at 7pm; and Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 3pm. Performance at Heartland Community Blood Drive at Mt. Assisi Academy Billie Limacher Bicentennial Theater, 201 W. Jefferson at on Wednesday, Oct. 9th from 7am-Noon. Call 630-257- Bluff St., Joliet. Tickets: Adults: $8; Seniors, Student and 7844 to register. Child: $5. Directed by Michele Hibbott-Urda. Music by St. Stanislaus Fall Fest Jason Howl and Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein. Book by Allan St. Stanislaus Parish, 146th and McKinley, Posen, is host- Knee and based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. ing a Fall Fest complete with music, food, Bingo, Kid’s Presented through Musical Theater International (MTI). games and raffles on Friday, Oct. 18th, Saturday, Oct. For information email: [email protected] 19th, and Sunday, Oct. 20th. Music and food changes or call 815-485-2136, x 3323 (Sandy). Tickets may be nightly. Friday, (6-11pm) Country/Alumi Night; Saturday pre-ordered or at-the-door prior to performance. (6-11pm) Mexican; Sunday (2-6pm) Polish. St. Elizabeth Seton Women’s Club CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR Sunday, November 10th 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

We are pleased to announce our Craft and Vendor Fair, and invite you to be a part of it!

Seeking crafters and vendors of all types!

Exhibitors’ fee is $20 for each eight-foot space. Exhibitors must donate one $20-$25 raffle item. (Note: If your product retails for more than $25, you may donate cash instead.) Tables of 6 or 8 feet are available for rent. Electrical outlets are available upon request (limited supply). Set-up time is Sunday morning beginning at 7:00 a.m. To reserve a space, please call Lynn Miller at 708-460-6113.

Please detach and return reservation form and fee of $20 per space to guarantee your space. Please make checks payable to St. Elizabeth Seton Women’s Club and mail to: St. Elizabeth Seton Women’s Club Vendor Fair, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487

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10-5 & 10-6 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Coe C. Chor K. Fox R. Chehy R. Andrews S. Klean L. McGhee M. Fox A. Gent M. Broderick Attention All W. Krol S. McGhee D. Gurka P. Havlin M. Gniady Ministers!

J. Schuman D. Skrzypiec M. Gurka B. Krueger K. Ivancich Ministers R. Sharp B. Tenuta P. Gurka S. Lorenz B. Ivancich schedules M. Taska A. Shemanske M. Gurka N. Lorenz S. Klean available at: B. Shemanske J. Klomes J. Moran M. McMahon www.steseton.com G. Staszewski J. Klomes D. Weber B. Wojewnik Then visit: P. Staszewski L. Klomes Music and Liturgy M. Klomes A. McCoy

LECTORS J. Bessette D. Houha M. Laska B. Hurley P. Hambrick M. Taska T. O’Connell K. Panko A. McKanna

ALTAR A. Hoelzel A. Cachey L. Fitzgerald K. Zufan M. Nemec SERVERS M. DeHaan J. Laxamana M. Walter J. Zufan H. Gacek M. Murphy S. Gaspardo T. Quinlan N. Zufan S. Nemec

EUCHARISTIC M. Abbatemarco A. Weishaar T. Leeson T. Federico T. Wolski MINISTERS S. Abbatemarco C. Nolan T. Cohoon J. Federico T. Scorzo B. Cristofaro L. Skrzypiec A. Roti D. Benker A. Talley B. McMahon J. Dickover B. Knight B. Hansen D. Sigourney B. Raymond J. Kenney C. Hayward D. Pacholski G. Talley D. Pott M. Fundator C. Kirk E. O’Connor K. James D. Cristofaro L. Austin G. Chehy M. O’Connor G. Yakes J. Austin J. Kokotan-Krauss M. Schmidt J. Murphy J. Juds J. Frese R. Dollah M. O’Connor L. Lopina K. Frese S. Villegas R. Piorkowski M. Galka L. Gent AJ Kunde W. Bekta P. Hartz S. Michalek

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487

Parish Office: 708-403-0101 WEBSITE: WWW.STESETON.COM Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM

SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin Pastoral Staff Branches Youth Program Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph. D., Pastor Bruce Hall, Coordinator Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Rick Vlaming, Coordinator Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rick Wojcik, Coordinator Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Athletics Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Bob Myjak, Director Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop Maintenance Staff

Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Liturgy Staff Carlos Juarez, CJB Maintenance Coordinator Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Frank Siwiec, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Music Staff Joseph Shake, Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music Michael Makuch, Staff

Parish Office Staff Mark Siwiec, Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Parish Publications Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Karen Mirecki, Afternoon Receptionist Monday-Friday 9:00 am Religious Education Staff Saturday 5:00 pm Elaine Pawlak, Coordinator Sunday Diana Barracca, Administration 7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturday, between 4:15-4:45pm.

Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the Pastoral Center early. We are limited to six children per Sunday.

Baptismal Couples preparing for the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in his/her child’s faith development. This session is mandatory prior to the Baptism.

Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Please call the Pastoral Center for more information.

Ministry of Care is available to give Communion to the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for assistance.

In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations hospitals can no longer contact the parish regarding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center.

Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are encouraged to make arrangements at least six months in advance.

Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from readings and music to flowers and video taping.

Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, as well as at a number of special liturgies.

Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101.

HELP IS A PHONE CALL AWAY: DOMESTIC ABUSE 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 708-429-SAFE CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE: 888-4-HOPE-4-1 HURTING FROM AN ABORTION?: 888-456-HOPE