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Orland Park, IL 60467
October 12, 2014
28th
Sunday in
Ordinary
Time
Pastor’s Morsels
and Tidbits
Notes on the Scripture
Jesus tells perhaps none more masterful a parable than the one about a wedding
feast. Parables compare something in a story to something outside the story. As a
parable unfolds, the comparison becomes clear and listeners realize they are being
challenged to change their behavior or outlook. The parable of the wedding feast
has not one but two such moments. First, Jesus’ hearers realized He was pointing
out how their rejection of Him meant rejecting the Father and the prophets as
well. The lucky new invitees to the feast, however, don’t have it much easier, as
they find out that merely showing up isn’t enough. What gets you a seat at the table is not who you are or aren’t, but whether you have faith and live it.
Stewardship
The St. Francis of
Assisi community
is a welcoming
Christian family.
We believe in Jesus
Christ and are
guided by the Holy
Spirit and the
example of St.
Francis.
We gather to
celebrate, to grow
in the knowledge of
our faith rooted in
the Catholic
tradition, and to
recognize our
responsibility to
reach out to the
world.
October 12, 2014
Last week, we celebrated our Stewardship Weekend. We were encouraged to renew the spirit of gratitude in our lives and consider sharing time, talent and treasure with others. A good number of parishioners signed up for different ministries,
but I still want to encourage others to try volunteering at the parish. We have different options and it doesn’t have it be a huge commitment. Please fill out the
form from a pew and return to the information desk in the narthex. Thank you in
advance for your willingness.
Information Desk
Beginning last Sunday, we introduced an Information Desk in the narthex. This is
a place of welcome and opportunity (to get Mass Cards, Registration Forms, sign
up for ministries and many other things like that.) I hope this will enhance the
experience of all who celebrate with us on Sundays.
St. Francis of Assisi Facebook Page
I am happy to announce that, in addition to our website, we have a Facebook page
now. I encourage you to check it out and make sure you like us. This is yet another way of staying connected with our great parish family.
Grand Raffle
Closer, closer, almost there. $30,000 could be yours. We have two more weeks
before our Grand Raffle drawing on October 25th and I encourage you to support
the parish by buying an extra ticket.
In Prayers,
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Parishioners now have a place for information, mass cards, Electronic Giving
signup, registrations, etc., in the
Narthex. You will not have to go
downstairs anymore. The desk will be
located under the Great Room window.
Monday, October 13
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Columbus Day - Parish & RE Offices Closed
8th Grade Confirmation Retreat, 9:00 am (SFC)
Special RE (A) Adults, 6:00 pm (SFC)
Prayer Group, 7:30 pm (MP)
Tuesday, October 14
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The team for The Parish Transformation Initiative
didn’t meet this week. Next week, I should have
more to report, as we await the results of the survey.
Wednesday, October 15
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I want to take this opportunity to say Thank You to
all who took time to reflect and share some of your
thoughts about the parish. This was an important
part of the initiative and I know it will help us to
have more honest and open discussion of the
strengths we should celebrate in our parish, as well
as the changes we may need to make for our parish
community to be even better. I will continue to
share the progress of those meetings as we move
forward. Also, I invite you to pray for the success
of this program.
Religious Ed (A), Gr. 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC)
Parish Transformation, 6:30 pm (SFC)
Scripture Study, 7:00 pm (GR)
Thursday, October 16
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Seniors Club, 1:00 pm (SFC)
Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC)
Adult Choir, 7:00 pm (RR)
St. Vincent DePaul, 7:00 pm (MP)
Friday, October 17
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Prayer for God’s Blessing
on Parish Transformation
Almighty and eternal God, in Christ your Son
you have manifested your love for all people.
Guide the work of our parish; help us to proclaim your name, to persevere in faith, and to
remain united in charity and peace. Let our
commitment to Parish Transformation renew
the mission of your Church and give glory and
praise.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
Orland Park, IL 60467
Needles/Things & Prayer Shawl Ministry, 12:30 pm (SFR)
Children’s Choir, 4:30 pm (RR)
Youth Choir, 5:30 pm (RR)
Handbell Choir, 6:15 pm (SFR)
Catechist Meeting & Potluck Dinner, 6:30 pm (SFC)
RCIA, 7:30 pm (GR)
A.A. Meeting, 8:00 pm (MP)
Saturday, October 18
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Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 8:30 pm (SFC)
Wedding Workshop, 11:00 am (CH)
7th Grade Invitation Mass & Coffee And…, 5:15 pm (CH,
GR)
Sunday, October 19
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 9:00 & 10:30 am
Masses (UH)
7th Grade Invitation Mass & Coffee And…, 9:00 & 10:30
am (CH, GR)
Xtreme Youth Ministry, 7:00 pm (SFR)
October 12, 2014
July 1, 2014 thru October 5, 2014
October 5
Year to Date
Budgeted
$23,125
$323,750
Collected
$28,171
$320,494
Under Budget
($
5,046)
($ 3,256)
Please consider signing up for Electronic Giving.
Ways to sign up:
 Go to our website, www.sfaorland.org and
press the “Donate Now” button or
 You can also use the yellow form in your envelope packet or
 Call the office to sign up: 460-0042
Catechist Pot Luck Dinner
September is behind us. We have nearly all of our Catechists in
place! We are so blessed and grateful for all that you do! Last
year, our October Catechist Potluck Dinner was such a success,
that we are making it an ANNUAL EVENT! Details are below. We hope you can join us! RSVP by October 12, so we can
order food, 708-460-0155!
When?
708-460-0155
Children's Liturgy of
the Word
Sundays at 9:00am &
10:30am Masses.
Where?
What Do I
Bring?
Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 pm
St. Francis Center
Grades K-3
Grades 4-6
Grades 7-8
Special RE
Appetizers
Desserts
Salad or Side Dish
Salad, Side Dish or Appetizers
A 6th grade catechist on Wednesday A and an 8th
grade on Tuesday B
afternoons.
Please look at your
schedules. Make a
difference in a child's
life - share your faith!
The Juvenile Diabetes Walk for the Cure was
a great success! Our very first community
event for a great cause! Can't wait to start
planning for next year!
For all children ages
4yrs to 4th grade - No
need to register.
If you are at Church just
come with all of the
other children.
Congratulations and much gratitude to the
Confirmation candidates, sponsors and family members who turned out for the walk.
Thank you for making a difference in the
lives of those afflicted with diabetes!
OCTOBER
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Still in need
of catechists:
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Juvenile Diabetes Walk for
the Cure
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Autumn changes the landscape. Fall colors reminds us of the beauty of nature that
surrounds us. The changing leaves and the changes in the weather invigorate our
lives. The gusty winds and cooler temperatures let us know that summer has gone
and winter will soon be upon us.
During this autumn season let your prayer and Mass attendance change the spiritual landscape of your soul. Come with your family and join us in prayer...Coffee
Ands offer a sweet treat and a hot cup of coffee...Meet new people...Learn about
your parish family.
Change your hearts!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Journey #2 :
October 12, 7:00-9:00
In the St. Francis Room
Fright Fest
October 17, 3:30-12:30
8th Grade + High School Students
Calling for Chaperones need 1 adult per
10 teens.
Register forms sent via e-mail
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“God’s infinite love
for each one of us
helps us to grasp our
identity and our
worth. The recognition of this dignity
leads us to respect
and protect each person’s life…”
Xtreme St. Francis Ministry, cont.
Information Meeting
Sunday November 2, 2014
11:30 in the St. Francis Room
Over the next two years, there will be three very
Big once in a lifetime events offered through
Xtreme Youth Ministry. There is a brief description below, more can be found on the Youth Ministry Website. Down Payments for Mission
trip and WYD will be collected on Nov. 2
2014 Respect Life Program pamphlet,
Advance Medical Directives: Planning for Your
Future, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
Mission Trip June 2015
Cost: $250 Each
We will go with Young Neighbors in Action
for the first time since 2011. We are hoping
to go to Neopit, WI, and have Detroit, MI as
a back up. (Open to Current Freshmen
through Seniors)
MULTI-PARISH RESPECT LIFE
Knowledge & Prayer Series 2014
DOES FAITH STILL HAVE A PLACE IN
THE PUBLIC SQUARE?
Bob Gilligan
NCYC
Executive Director
Catholic Conference
of Illinois
President, National
Association of State Catholic
Conference Directors
(National Catholic Youth Conference)
November 21-23 2015
Indianapolis Indiana
Lucas Oil Stadium and Indianapolis
Convention Center
(Current Freshmen through Juniors)
Cost: Approx. $350 Each
October 16, 2014
at 7:00 PM
Our Lady of the Woods Church
10731 W. 131st, Orland Park, IL
World Youth Day
Krakow Poland
All are welcome! Bring a friend! All are welcome! Bring a friend!
July 24– August 2, 2016
(Current Freshmen and up)
The international Celebration of World
Youth Day takes place every three years.
Pilgrims from all over the world attend.
Cost: $3495.00
Includes: World Youth Day fee, Air Fare,
Hotel, meals, transportation and admission.
More information can be found on the Youth
Ministry Website under Retreats and
Conferences.
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St. Francis of Assisi
Respect Life Ministry
St. Michael
Respect Life Ministry
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St. Bernard’s
Respect Life Ministry
Our Lady of the Woods
Respect Life Ministry
Annunciation Byzantine Church
Respect Life Ministry
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Our Ministers of
Care are here to assist our homebound
parishioners
by
bringing the Eucharist on a schedule
that meets individual needs.
Please contact Sr. Bernard (4600042) for questions or to request
a visit.
St. Francis is once again having a
coat drive weekend of October
25/26,2014.
We are looking for donations of coats
(men, women & children) in good condition no longer being used.
Please drop off your donations before
any of the masses on October 25/26
at the church van where Helping
Hands members will assist you.
Any questions, please contact Lee
Knapik at 301-9706 or Jerri LaRoche
403 2927 or Grace McGuire 4790771.
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Toiletries for RMHC
FRIENDS OF ST FRANCIS CLUB
OCTOBER 2014
The Helping Hands Committee collects
toiletries for Ronald McDonald House
Charities. Hotel/travel size donations of
shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower caps,
combs, etc. are donated to the Ronald
McDonald House in Oak Lawn. The
items will be used by families staying at
the House while their child is hospitalized
at Advocate Children’s Hospital.
The October club will be meeting on
Thursday, October 16th at the St Francis
Center up on the hill, beginning at Noon.
This month we are asking for donations
of food items that will be donated to the
Orland Township Food Pantry. We will
have a collection box set up by the sign
in table.
You can place your unopened toiletries in the
plastic bin, which is located
off the narthex in the coat
room. The Ronald McDonald House and the families
staying there appreciate our
donations. Any questions,
call Roxanne-708-2126395.
Suggested items are listed below:
Cereal
Tuna
Oatmeal
Canned Beef Stew /
Canned Chicken & Dumplings
Stuffing Mix
Instant Potatoes
Peanut Butter/Jelly/Jam
Rice/Pasta
Warm Apple Cider makes it return! As
always we welcome donations of desserts or snacks to share. Hope to see
you there!
Cindy
Bennecke
708-912-0524
Dolores
Grekowicz
708-403-4135
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Small Faith Group Discussions Are
Back!
Tuesday Mornings...
after Mass...
in the Great Room...
The original “Small Faith Discussion Group”
meets by the Sea of Galilee, circa 32 AD.
Moderator,
Marian Ward
For information,
contact
Deacon
Dan Carroll
[email protected]
708-388-1078 x30
The St. Francis Book
Club meets at 1:00
pm on the third
Tuesday of every
month in the
Multi Purpose room.
THIS MONTH:
October 21
“Enrique’s
Journey”
By, Sonia Nazario
Orland Park, IL 60467
Doors open at 6:15pm
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Sunday, August 17th, 2014, was our annual Parish Picnic. Everyone had a wonderful time. We had over
400 people in attendance! It is a such a great day to share with family and friends. We started with mass
under the tent, followed by a fabulous grilled lunch. There were kids games, bingo, pony rides, a fabulous band and a pie eating contest.
There was such a wonderful group of volunteers again this year. We want you to know that the picnic
could not have happened without all of your efforts.
Let us start by thanking the Social Committee members and their families for
all their help. Thank you Lee Knapik, Teri and Joe Sankey, Grace McGuire,
Ron and Kathy Craven, James, Mikaela, and Miranda Arredondo, Chuck and
Jackie Clifford, Jan Ota, Jeff and Paula Belski, Sharon and Greg Moe and Ally
McCormick.
Thank you to all our additional volunteers who made the picnic a success.
Thank you Greg Gervais, Bob and Helen Przybysz and their grandaughter,
Rose and John Prohaska, Chuck and Maria Steffens, Annette Pletcher, Jim and Marilyn Ward, Henrietta
Mazich, the parish teens – Rachel and Lauren Hernandez, Josh Zubik, Mike Higgins, Carly Whiteford,
Ricky, Cali and Jacob Klein, Evan Tenuta, Ryan Duffy, Nick, Hannah and Haley Spirakis, Reilly Ruzella,
Maddie Wikstrom, Meghan Mokate, Shane and Matt Prendergast and Ellen Lebert.
Thank you to Ron Longala for financially sponsoring the band “Bernie Glim and the Country Roads”. The
band was wonderful again and I believe everyone enjoyed listening to them. Thanks again Ron!
Lastly, a big Thank You to Dennis Gardner and his assistants, and thank you to the office staff and Father
Artur and Father John for all their assistance and patience throughout the process.
As always, in the event that we forgot to thank someone by name, please know that it was unintentional,
and we sincerely thank you!
Laurie Arredondo and Tim McCormick
Social Committee Chairpersons
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Dominican Laity Vocation
On September 28, 2014, parishioner Jim Walsh was
formally received into the Lay Dominicans of the
Province of St. Albert the Great. He was invested
with the Scapular of the Order and presented with
the Medal of St. Dominic and the Rule of the Order.
As full members of the Dominican Order, Lay Dominicans are ordinary people who strengthen their
faith life by a formal commitment to regular prayer,
study, meeting and sharing their faith with others.
Jim has completed the Initiate Phase and now
moves into the Candidacy Phases of formation.
Prior Provincial, Charles Bouchard, O.P. and Fr.
Doug Greer O.P. were on hand along with Jim’s
wife, Carmen and daughter Anna.
Anyone interested in learning more about Lay Dominicans, Secular Franciscans, or other Third Order vocations should contact Jim at 708-364-1005; Dave Drown or Sr. Bernard.
Seekers’ Retreat For Young Adults, Saturday, November 1,
2014 St. Ignatius College Prep, Chicago, IL
Too much going on? Pulled in a million directions? You’re not the
only one. In the craziness of life, it doesn’t hurt to pause and take a
look at the big picture: What’s important in my life? Where does
God fit in? Join other young adults for this daylong retreat at St.
Ignatius College Prep. Take time to listen to peers share how they
find God in their lives, have conversations in small groups, enjoy
some quiet time, and explore your faith life. Register by October 15
for the early bird discount. Visit www.charisministries.org for info and
registration!
Charis Ministries is a Jesuit ministry to those in their 20s & 30s. A ministry of the ChicagoDetroit Provinces of the Society of Jesus, Charis offers retreats, service, leadership, and
speaker opportunities that bring the gifts of Ignatian Spirituality to the lives of young adults.
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Please pray for all who are sick and in need
of healing, especially:
Barbara Bradlo
Ben Camacho
Camille Clavio
Cathy Crowly
Thomas Fangman
Gary Ferrai
Helen Floodas & Family
Brian Foster
Rochello Gonzalgo
Tim Jung
Marilyn Kane
Shaun Kane
Mary Kelly
Saturday, October 11
5:15 PM
Ceil Borvene, rq. by The Grekowicz Family and
Julia Czuk, rq. by Czuk Family and Robert Gorz, rq.
by Family
Henry Kielbowicz
Margaret Kulovitz
Marlene Massina
Robert Morgan
Patricia Nize
Joan O’Sullivan
Cathy Paolella
Rosemary Rissler
May & Dave Rook
Marianne Vancina
Theresa Winters
Frank Zito
Sunday, October 12
7:30 AM
Erna Sejba, rq. by Thomas Doyle and Daniel
Curley, rq. by Mike Foley and Jozef Sproch, rq. by
Family
9:00 AM
Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by Joe & Judy
Schweiger and Alice & James Murphy, rq. by
Family and Mary Januszyk, rq. by Family
10:30 AM
Cecilia & Earl Hartwig, rq. by Family and Joseph
Larry, rq. by Skarabis Family and Carol Ann Kane,
rq. by Janet Detterline
12:00 PM
People of St. Francis
Monday, October 13
7:45 AM
People of St. Francis
Tuesday, October 14
7:45 AM
Thaddeus Grekowicz, rq. by The Grekowicz Family
and Romeo Rebollido, q. by Renweick & Sheila
Rebollido
Brice Bertalmio
Jane Caliendo
Donna Venezia
Wednesday, October 15
7:45 AM
Brice Bertalmio, rq. by Marge Ford
Thursday, October 16
7:45 AM
People of St. Francis
Friday, October 17
7:45 AM
Erin Kozarewicz, rq. by Mom, Dad & Adam and
Joyce March, rq. by Joe March
Saturday, October 18
5:15 PM
Sandra LaFauce, rq. by Diane LaFauce and John
Severino, rq. by Diane Ruedel and Nickolas Kuzik,
rq. by Maureen Dimonte
Monday:
Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 -- 5:1;
Ps 113: 1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32
Tuesday:
Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48;
Lk 11:37-41
Sunday, October 19
7:30 AM
Daniel O’Rourke, rq. by Sally O’Rourke and Joseph
Szymanski, rq. by Osmelak Family and Patti
Hoffman, rq. by McGovern Family
Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:
42-46
9:00 AM
Arlene Malak, rq. by Family and Jerry O’Connell, rq.
by Linda & Richard Misiorowski and Jim Deffinger,
rq. by Carlo Family
Thursday:
Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54
10:30 AM
Friday:
Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13;
Lk 12:1-7
Larry Pecor, rq. by Ray & Marian Peregoy and Mary
Sears, rq. by CRHP and Mary Moskal, rq. by Mike &
Barbara O’Brien
Saturday:
2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18;
Lk 10:1-9
12:00 PM
People of St. Francis
Sunday:
Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10;
1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 12:00 PM
Please visit the Saint Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal
for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 - 5:15 PM
Presider
E, Upton
Deacon
D. Carroll
Altar Servers
D. Donlevy
R. Toppi
O. Toppi
Eucharistic
Ministers
D. Carroll
P. England
G & J Fifer
M. Nicholson
K. Nicholson
V & P Piazza
Readers
J. Walsh
S. Zubik
Sacristan
P, England
Ushers
F. Burkiewicz
R. Farrell
R. Repta
J & T Sankey
N. Sullivan
A. Sweeney
J. Zubik
A. Sowa
Deacon
M. Pindelski
Altar Servers
K. Piko
N. Quinn
N. Quinn
Eucharistic
Ministers
D. Budz
S. Gibson
T. Kasper
R. Long
M. O’Brien
N. Palacz
L. Pietranczyk
M. Pindelski
D. Powers
D. Trzesniewski
T. Wieczorek
Readers
T. Governale
B. Whiteford
Sacristan
L. Pietranczyk
Ushers
D. Hodson
B. Gibson
R. Hodson
J & J Ondrus
Presider
J. Zurek
Deacon
J. Truesdale
Altar Servers
M. Cannon
S. Cannon
E. O’Connor
Eucharistic
Ministers
M. Basila
K. Boland
V. Danapilis
P. Goldberg
P. Grasso
L. Martenson
S. McCaffrey
M. Niswonger
J. Truesdale
Readers
T. Molyneaux
A. Rzeszutko
Sacristan
C. Bennecke
Ushers
C. Bennecke
Joyfully, we recently
welcomed the
following children into our
Christian Community on
October 05, 2014:
Lia Marie Longo
Daughter of Gary Longo and Mary Akey Longo
M. Molyneaux
With joy, we
announce the
marriage of...
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 9:00 AM
Presider
A. Sowa
Deacon
J. Truesdale
Altar Servers
M. Bonaminio
K. Pytel
R. Reid
Eucharistic
Ministers
D. Burns
B. Devine
P. Flynn
J. Gaskill
P. Gervais
R. Januszyk
B. Johnson
C. Pytel
J. Truesdale
B & J Turcich
Readers
J. Pacholski
S. Pacholski
Sacristan
P. Gervais
Ushers
G. Gervais
D. Mackowiak
J. Malwitz
O. Pagnucci
Anthony Marasco & Kristina Zajeski
October 04, 2014
May your lives always be blessed
with God’s love!
P. Walsh
D. Zambuto
Moving? Please let us know!
Each month we must pay
for envelopes returned by
the post office when families move and fail to notify
us. 708-460-0042. If you
are moving, please call the
office to let us know. Similarly, if you have a neighbor
who is moving, please remind him/her to let us know.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 10:30 AM
Presider
J. Zurek
Deacon
M. Pindelski
Altar Servers
M. Kohler
M. McCormick
K. Snaidauf
Eucharistic
Ministers
W. Freer
M. Greenan
L. Kaspar
J. Kohler
C. Lucio
B. McCormick
R. McGuire
A. Mitrovich
J. Ota
M. Pindelski
K. Pryor
Readers
G. Kaminski
V. Pryor
Sacristan
C. Lucio
Ushers
K. Kasper
J. Glass
Orland Park, IL 60467
M. Gorak
T. Harris
MINISTER NEEDED
L. Springer
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 - 7:30 AM
J & P Belski
Presider
M. Toohill
J. Winters
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community
15050 South Wolf Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-3028
Visit our web page: http://www.sfaorland.org; Our parish office e-mail address is: [email protected]
REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor
REV. JOHN J. ZUREK, Associate Pastor
([email protected])
([email protected])
SR. BERNARD LYNCH O.P., Pastoral Associate
DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon
([email protected])
([email protected])
DEACON MICHAEL J. PINDELSKI,
Permanent Deacon
DEACON JOSEPH N. TRUESDALE,
Permanent Deacon
([email protected])
([email protected])
REV. EDWARD F. UPTON
Pastor Emeritus
([email protected])
MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: 5:15 PM SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 , AND 12:00 AND MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7:45 AM
Religious Education
Religious Education meets on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the Religious
Education Center. Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and grades 48 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday sessions meet from 8:30—10:00
a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during the 9 &
10:30 a.m. masses for children 4-years-old to 4th grade, September-April.
The parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. Entrance is
via the walkway at the west side of the church building. The parish offices
are open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 7:30 a.m.—
1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The
Religious Ed offices are located in the R.E. Center, 15010 Wolf Rd.—west
of the church. Religious Ed office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. The
Eucharistic Chapel is open for prayer twenty-four hours a day. The Chapel
is located at the northeast corner of the Church.
The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin School, located on the campus of St.
Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th and 94th Ave., is the elementary Catholic
regional school for parishioners of St. Francis. For registration and
information not found in the bulletin, contact the school at 410-6525.
ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042 Fax: 460-0136
Administrative Assistant: Barbara Gardner (bgardner@...)
Business Manager: Diane Niehaus (dniehaus@...)
Receptionist: Marje Curran (mcurran@...)
Website Coordinator: Paula Belski (pbelski@...)
Facilities Director: Dennis Gardner (dgardner@...)
Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk
P.T./Weekend Maintenance: David Ciezczak,
Steve Novorita, Tom Paluch
R.C.I.A. - The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Anyone interested
in becoming a Catholic, please contact Deacon Joe Truesdale. at 4600042.
Anointing of the Sick
The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated every Monday,
immediately after the 7:45 a.m. Mass. Those of advanced age or suffering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: 460-0155,
The priests are available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is
at home or in the hospital. Please call 460-0042.
Fax: 460-5086
Director: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 (mkburberry@...)
Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...)
Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244
Baptisms
Baptisms usually take place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month
at 1:30. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make
arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents.
(mkrzyminski@...)
Marriages
Weddings need to be scheduled at least four to six months in advance
upon approval of a priest. Couples are reminded to secure the church date
before the reception hall. Weddings are celebrated for registered members.
CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN SCHOOL
Phone: 403-6525
Principal: Mary Iannucilli
Web page: www.cardinaljbschool.com
MUSIC Phone: 460-9831
Director: Leanne Stoterau (music@...)
Accompanist: James Draudt
Children's Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes
Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...)
Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and
Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30-12:00.
PARISH LIBRARY
In the Great Room there is a
“SELF-SERVE” parish library
Boundaries
North: 135th St.
South: 183rd St.
West: Will-Cook Road East:
108th Ave. - 135th St. - 153rd St. 104th Ave. - 153rd St. - 183rd St.
October 12, 2014
Registration
You may become a registered member of the parish by completing a
registration form which is found in Church.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Matt Toohill
([email protected])
16
St. Francis of Assisi Parish