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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

Pastor’s Morsels And Tidbits

Notes on the Scripture Do you feel different this year? What insights have you gained over the past 12 months? In what ways have you changed? What areas in your life need your attention? You may feel like resting for a while. But re-member, you can’t stand in one place indefinitely and be a disciple of Jesus. Christianity requires transformation and conversion, and these changes can take a lifetime. Invest in the resources (people, periodi-cals, books, and worship) that will serve as your walking shoes on your never-ending spiritual journey. Please, keep moving.

Proud to be an American Last year on January 21st I had the oath ceremony for U.S. Citizenship. It has been a year now and I am truly proud and grateful. This last Fri-day, our new president was sworn into the office and as I watched I hoped and prayed that we could all work together for the glory of God and this great country!!! May God Bless the United States of America!!!

SFA Going Green This year at SFA it is not business as usual when it comes to environ-ment. I hope we all can do a little bit more in that regard. Along with New Year’s pledges to diet and exercise, why not slim down your car-bon footprint too? In the United States, this week it’s National Cut Your Energy Costs Day. It’s not just about saving money but also about sav-ing the earth in little ways: Change the furnace filter. Take shorter showers. Insulate leaky sills. Turn off lights in other rooms. Carpool. Love Creation. Glorify its Maker.

Parish App I am happy to announce our new Parish App. Please download it for free to you phones to receive updates and video notifications. (St. Francis of Assisi Orland Park) Let us stay connected and continue our journey closer together

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This week at St. Francis

CJB Pack Meeting, 7:00 pm (UH) A.A. Meeting, 8:00 pm (NR)

Friday, January 27

Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 am (GR ) Religious Ed (B), Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) Knights of Columbus, 6:00 pm (UH) Bible Timeline Group II Series 2 & 3, 7:00 pm (SFC) Human Concerns Commission, 7:00 pm (NR) Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm (GR)

Wednesday, January 25

RCIA: Rite of Anointing at 9:00 Mass (CH) Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 9:00 and 10:30 am

Mass (UH) Catholic Schools Week Celebration at 10:30 am Mass (CH) CJB Pinewood Derby, 1:30 pm (UH)

Sunday, January 29

First Eucharist Parent/Child Celebration, 9:00 am (SFC) CJB Pinewood Derby Pit Day, 10:00 am (UH) Catholic Schools Week Celebration at 5:15 pm Mass (CH)

Saturday, January 28

Ministers of Care, 8:30 am (GR)

Thursday, January 26

Needles & Things, 12:30 pm (SFR) Religious Ed, Grades K - 8, 4:30 pm (SFC) Choir Trip Meeting, 7:00 pm (RR) see pg. 7 for more info.

Ministers of Care, 7:00 pm (GR) Religious Ed, Grades 4 - 8, 7:00 pm (SFC)

Tuesday, January 24

Liturgical Commission, 7:30 pm (GR)

Monday, January 23


January, 2017 Dear St. Francis of Assisi Parishioners: We invite you to attend our Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School Open House on Sunday, January 29, from 1 – 3pm. Sponsored by four parishes (St. Francis of Assisi, St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Julie Billiart, and St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr), CJB is your Pre-K through 8th Grade Catholic parish school. We are pleased to announce that CJB offers full-day and half-day 3-year-old and 4-year-old Pre-K and we continue to provide full-day Kindergarten, as well! As we continue to grow, we have so much to be proud of! Did you know that CJB was named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (since 2008) by the U.S. Department of Education?! (This distinction is earned by being in the top 15% of the nation’s schools in Reading and Mathematics, based on the scores of nationally-normed tests.) In addition to Blue Ribbon academic excellence, our faith-based daily religious instruction, shared communal prayer and weekly Mass attendance contribute to shaping the lives of our students. Children are also encouraged to maximize their God-given talents by participat-ing in extra-curricular activities, from athletics to choir to drama club. And, in addition to these opportunities, our students volunteer their time in local community service projects. Our school patron, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin, former Archbishop of Chicago, devoted his life to issues of social justice, peace and the sanctity of human life. It is important to us that his legacy remains a part of CJB. We have high expectations of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School students. We chal-lenge them academically, and we strive to instill in them the Gospel values. CJB provides a lov-ing and nurturing environment in which children grow intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally. If this is the kind of school that you would like for your child, we look forward to wel-coming you to our Open House on January 29. Sincerely, Rev. Artur Sowa, Pastor Mary Iannucilli, Principal P.S. Registration for the 2017-2018 school year is OPEN now! CJB will continue to accept ap-plications until all spaces are filled. As a registered, practicing parishioner, your children are eli-gible for enrollment at an “in-parish” rate. (“Practicing” parishioners are Catholics who consis-tently attend Mass, send their children to Religious Education or Catholic school, and support their parish with time, talent, and treasure. This is an on-going expectation during years of enroll-ment at CJB. Use of parish envelopes is expected.)


The “Angel Fund”

Each year, across the nation, Catholic schools are recognized at their home parishes at

weekend masses and with special events at school during “Catholic Schools Week.” This year, the celebration for Cardinal Joseph Ber-nardin Catholic School, our parish school, will begin with liturgies at

weekend masses on January 28 and 29. There will be an amaz-ing Open House on Sunday, January 29 from 1p-3p. (If you have never visited your parish school, please make it a point to stop

by!) Then, throughout the week, special events will be held at school, culminating with Bishop Wypych cele-brating our special CSW liturgy on Friday, February 3, 2017. As always, we celebrate the strong program of faith formation at CJB, o u r n a t i o n a l l y -recognized blue-ribbon academics, and the selfless involvement of students and staff in a variety of service pro-jects. Two years ago, CJB’s sponsoring parishes began a special collec-tion known as the “Angel Fund.” This collection is taken up one weekend during the year at the start of Catholic Schools Week. The Angel Fund is meant to assist families from our sponsoring parishes who need help financially, in order to send their children to CJB. Any donation you are able to make is greatly appreciated. This special collection will take place the weekend of January 28 and 29. Thank you for your kindness.


(National Catholic Youth Conference) happens every two years.

This year St. Francis is preparing to take thirty or more teens and adults

who are called by God to go on a pilgrimage to Indianapolis.

Keep the Dates

Nov. 16-18, 2017 open and watch for more information.

Rock Climbing January 29

Climb On, Homewood, IL 1:00-6:00 PM

$20.00 Consent Forms online and e-mailed

Pizza And… Connecting January 22 11:30-1:00

In the Youth Room


Travel with Saint Francis of Assisi Parish and the Assisian Tour Choir to

Join us for an Informational meeting and tour presentation on Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, 2017 at 7pm. In the Saint Francis Room. Representatives from Peter’s Way Tours and Blue Island Travel will be on hand for the meeting. For additional information, please contact Leanne in the Music Ministry Office at [email protected]. Brochures are available in the main office and on the parish website .


“We were made to love and be

loved; we are meant to depend

on one another, serving each

other in humility and walking to-

gether in times of suffering. Our

relationships are meant to help

us grow in perfect love.”

Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, O.F.M. Cap. “2015 Respect Life Month Statement:

Every Life is Worth Living” (www.goo.gl/GVYQZY)

Divorced and Hurting? St. Elizabeth Seton Parish

will be offering a 10-session study/discussion group using the book

“Divorce and Beyond.”

Divorce is painful and often shattering. Divorce does change every aspect of a person’s life.

If you would like help in managing these changes please join us at :

St. Elizabeth Seton Church Sunday, Feb. 5, at 7PM

for an information meeting in the Cornerstone building

(located on NE corner of 167th and 94th Ave., Orland Hills).

Those who suffered a divorce or in the process are invited to register. The group will meet on dates to

be determined at the February 5 meeting.


the St. Francis of Assisi Helping Hands Committee

is once again holding its

annual Baby Shower to benefit young mothers in need.

They will be collecting any new unwrapped baby items such as:

Clothing, blankets, diapers (larger sizes) Bottles, formula, diaper bags Strollers, car seats (especially booster seats for older

children Baby shampoo, lotion & powder Bibs, pacifiers, onesies, sleepers Coupons for baby items Cash or check donations are also accepted.

(NO Cribs will be accepted)

Donations accepted before and after all masses February 4 & 5!

All items will benefit the "Courage"

program through St. Germaine Parish and will be distributed to single mothers in the southwestern greater

Chicago area.

Won't you please help support these young women who have chosen LIFE for their babies?

Any questions, contact Tami Klein, [email protected], 708-203-4896

REMINDER:

The "Baby Box" for baby item coupons to

benefit "Courage" is in

the Narthex year-round.

Please

remember to clip your

coupons for "Courage."


Last week we began an overview of parish schools. Cardinal Cody’s decision, not to establish new schools 50 years ago, had a significant impact on the growth of Catholic schools. Up until that deci-sion, a parish elementary school was considered an essential part of a parish. Concurrently, parents were expected to not only provide religious education for their children, they were expected to do so by sending them to the parish school. His decision broke that link. It indicated to parents that sending chil-dren to a public school was an acceptable option – as long as alternate reli-gious education was pro-vided. Cardinal Cody worked to improve parish religious education programs. Par-ishes were encouraged to hire trained directors of religious education. The Archdiocese established an office of Religious Edu-cation to assist parishes. The Office developed ap-

School districts were un-willing to support this and walking, because of dis-tance and safety, was no longer an option. So, reli-gious education classes were transferred to an-other time at the parish and increased parental responsibility. The days after the Council were challenging for reli-gious education; whether in the school or RE. (The previous name was CCD an abbreviation for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine). For many years, religion was taught using a catechism which was a question and an-swer text. A catechism had a series of questions, adjusted for appropriate grade levels and then pro-vided clear answers. The student was to memorize the answers. The challenge was to move away from just memorization. New cate-chetical methods were created to present the material in a more holistic

propriate catechetical materials and provided resources to train volun-teer catechists. Many of the first directors of religious education were religious woman who had previously been full time in the classroom. To assist this transition, Loyola Uni-versity began a depart-ment of Pastoral Studies which enabled these pro-fessionally trained teach-ers and others to receive a Master’s Degree which focused on pastoral minis-try and/or Religious Edu-cation. Prior to Cardinals Cody’s decision, religious educa-tion was provided on a released time basis. This model was used primarily in the city of Chicago. Catholics students were released early on Wednes-day afternoon to attend CCD classes in the parish school. As more and more Catholics moved to the suburbs, this “released time” process was no longer was feasible.

Adult Faith Formation

AROUND FOR AWHILE By, Fr. Ed Upton


way – to teach not only information but help the process of integration and formation. So, the hope was for the student to not only learn the information and truths of the faith, but to under-

stand that religious teach-ing was more than just information but to integrate that information into their life and then be motivated to live it out. I got carried away with Religious Education. But I wanted to devote some

space to Religious Educa-tion because it became an alternate to the parish school. Next week, I will write about parish schools.

If the precepts of the Catholic Church are the minimal required to be a practicing Catholic Chris-tian, what more is there? Last week the “practicing” Catholic was defined as one who went to mass on Sundays and Holy Days, went to confession and communion once a year, fasts and abstains on the required days, and pro-vides for the material needs of the Church. These are the precepts of the Church and what is minimally expected of you for “growth in love of God and neighbor.” CCC2041-1043 This is minimal because it is just showing up. It im-plies at least some curios-ity. What more is there? The more is a deep loving relationship with Jesus and the conscious deci-sion to follow him. The “more” is being a disciple of Jesus. Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? What do you do when life gets hard? Where do you turn when you have an important decision to

make? How often do you talk to Jesus in prayer? Are you open to change in your life? Considering your God given gifts of time, talent, and treasure, what does it look like for you to follow Jesus? Is Jesus the center of all you do? “God, infinitely perfect and blessed in himself, in a plan of sheer goodness freely created man to make him share in his own blessed life. For this rea-son, at every time and in

every place, God draws close to man. He calls man to seek him, to know him, to love him with all his strength.” (Paragraph 1 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church) Want more? CCC 1-3, “Forming Intentional Disci-ples, The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus” by Shery A. Weddell Questions? Please email: [email protected]

I’M GLAD YOU ASKED THAT QUESTION By, Sue Flanagan


Southwest Suburban Cluster Catechetical Resource Day

Sunday, January 29, 2017 1:30 pm @ St. Julie Billiart Parish, Tinley Park

The Southwest Suburban Cluster of Catechetical leaders has sponsored a formation day for catechists each year since 1984. Catechists convene at St. Julie Billiart for the opportunity to meet other catechists, exchange information, and provide each other support in our effort to share our Catholic faith. This year’s Resource Day gathering will reflect upon the Beatitudes. The afternoon begins with prayer, followed by a keynote presentation by Fr. Ron Lewinski. Break-out Sessions will provide opportunity to reflect and share on the beatitudes and ways to inspire others to know the beatitudes. Catechetical Leaders will facilitate these sessions. Register for this prayerful and enriching experience by visiting sfaorland.org/religious-education and find the registration form under the CATECHIST tab near the bottom of the page.

TRY SOMETHING NEW!

WHAT: Join a small discussion group

WHEN: Available February thru April or your Lenten experience

HOW: LIVING LIKE FRANCIS TODAY: A self directed program of 6 sessions. Easy, Easy, Easy!!!!

CONSIDER: Become part of a group of 5 – 10 and host it in your home. You set the schedule based on your already busy sched-ule. Invite a few friends and/or neighbors and/or parents you see at your children’s events, Catholic or not. Together you connect at a faith level that you are comfortable doing. WANT TO KNOW MORE or JUST CURI-OUS? Come to an information meeting Jan. 31st at 7 pm or Feb. 11th at 9 am. These meetings will be held in the Great Room. QUESTIONS – call Sr. Gael 460-0042 or email [email protected]. YES - YOU CAN!!!!

St. Francis Marriage Ministry Presents

Date Night: Art Night for Couples

Join us on for an evening of fun, food, and art instruction from our parishioner Sue Flanagan.

When: Saturday, February 11th Time: 6:30 (right after the 5:15 Mass) Where: Upton Hall Cost: $30 per couple includes art supplies, pizza, wine, soft drinks What to wear: Anything you don’t mind getting messy!

Contact the parish offices for reservations

@ 460-0042 For additional information, e:mail Deacon Mike @

[email protected]

Limit of 10 Couples for this event


A HUGE note of thanks to all those volunteers that helped with decorations for Advent and Christmas. It truly takes a village to get this job done and St. Francis is so very lucky to have such a generous group of talented volunteers. The Christmas Season begins with Advent. This year Father Sowa presented us with a challenge and a new presentation of the Advent Candles was devised. We thank Mark Weber for his generous use of the hurricanes needed to complete the task. After striking the Fall dis-plays, our art and environment team (working, rather than shopping on the day AFTER Thanksgiving) prepared the sanctuary, chapel, narthex and exterior of the church. Additionally they prepared the tree for the St. Agatha donations and the Great Room. Throughout the month of December the team gathered to decorate Upton Hall, the Nar-thex and the chapel saving the sanctuary until Christmas week. All in all the team gath-ered 16 times between Thanksgiving and the Feast of the Epiphany. It is with a grateful heart that we thank: Sandy, Joyce, Bonnie, Maria, Chuck, Howie, Fran, Lori, Oriano, Nancy, Phyllis, LouAnn, Debbie, Alice, Anne, Carla, Claudia, De-nise, Sue, Jola, Nancy, Barb, Laurie, Jack, Scott, Brad, Jennifer and MariAnn. Addi-tionally, we should thank Father Sowa, Jim, Monica and Greg. Their wise counsel is much appreciated. Finally, to all those that have voiced kind words and lovely compliments about the work the team does...........to all of you that brought your families and friends to St. Francis for the Christmas services....THANK YOU. Our goal is to create a warm and welcom-ing worship space for the family of St. Francis of Assisi. If you would like to join this merry team of decora-tors.....we need all the hands we can get! Sooooooo, feel free to contact: debi Ross at 708-403-9351 or use the e m a i l : i n [email protected]. All are welcome and greatly appreci-ated. Absolutely no experi-ence required...although if you know how to iron, Maria would love to talk to you! debi Ross Chair, Art and Environment Committee St. Francis of Assisi,


St. Francis of Assisi Nashville Show Trip

May 15-19

Enjoy 5 days and 4 nights on a Diamond Tour to Nashville, TN, May 15-19, 2017!

Price: $579 (per person, based on double oc-cupancy) Included: Motor coach transportation; all tips for the driver and guides; 4 nights lodging; 8 meals: 4 breakfasts and 4 dinners; 2 great shows: (The Grand Ole Opry and

Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater); exclusive Diamond Tours Dinner Party with

Entertainment; guided tours of Nashville and Belle Meade

Plantation; admission to the Country Music Hall of

Fame; admission to the Grand Ole Opry; Behind the Scenes Tour; ride on the Delta Flatboats inside the Opry-

land Hotel Travel insurance is available for $45 p/p. Fully refundable $75 p/p deposit is required. Add $179 for single occupancy. Final payment is due mid April. Space is limited to one motor coach. Reserve your spot on this parish trip by con-tacting Barbara or Wade Walder at [email protected] or 708-460-3170.

Reflection on today’s readings

LIBERATION AND REFORM While you might have to reach for an at-

las to determine that Isaiah is speaking

about Galilee, today's first reading (part

of which was read at Christmas) is pro-

phetic of Jesus' future ministry in that

province. The light that brings salvation

and rejoicing is, ultimately, Christ. Libera-

tion is the theme: liberation from both ig-

norance ("darkness") and sin (the

"yoke").

As Isaiah identifies a place, so Paul de-

scribes an attitude: the attitude that de-

velops, even among good people, of

equating their own will with the common

good. This always brings dissension, and

so it has done in Corinth. Paul will not al-

low this; we are all members of "Christ's

party." The gospel is not to divide us.

Matthew quotes from Isaiah in today's

Gospel, presenting Jesus as the fulfill-

ment of Isaiah's prophecies. The theme

is "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is

at hand" (Matthew 4:17). To spread this

message, Jesus begins to select disci-

ples, four of whom we meet today: Peter,

Andrew, James, and John.

Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.


Justin Settle & Megan Schroeder January 7, 2017

and

Daniel Lewis & Catherine Christiano

January 14, 2017

May your lives always be blessed with God’s love!

With joy, we announce the marriages of...

DO YOU LIKE TO BAKE & COOK? THIS IS FOR YOU!

The helping hands group is forming a hospitality committee to provide snacks

and baked goods for various church events. No need to attend the event, just cook or bake, and drop it off. If you are interested or have questions, contact

Lora at [email protected].

Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,050.00 $ 668,450.00

Collected $ 22,565.00 $ 667,443.00

Net ($ 485.00) ($ 1,007.00)

01/15/17

PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING.

Sign Up Today: Go to our website, www.sfaorland.org and press the “Donate Now” button

www.sfaorland.org and press the “Donate Now” button You can also use the yellow form in your envelope packet

Call the office to sign up: 708-460-0042

Christmas Offerings As of 1/15/17

Budgeted $ 190,000.00

Collected $ 213.991.00

$ 23,991.00 Net

Timothy David Connors Son of Royston & Michelle (Rogers) Conners

Sebastian Roman Frankiewicz Son of Roman & Martha (Radecki)

Frankiewicz

Emily Wolanski Daughter of Jaroslaw & Teresa (Ziebinski)

Wolanski

January 8, 2017

Tristan Kristopher Romero Son of Reynaldo & Karen (Salvana) Romero

Kennedy Elaine Aldworth Daughter of Adam & Stephanie (McGuire)

Aldworth

Noah Thomas Ryan Son of David & Stephanie (Alessi) Ryan

January 15, 2017

We joyfully welcomed the

following children into our Christian

Community:


Saturday, January 21 5:15 PM Milos & Ross Families, rq. by Family and Susan Grigola, rq. by SFA Ushers and Mrs. Dorothy Harris, rq. by Rick & Millie Kluchenek Sunday, January 22 7:30 AM Marie Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Dr. Roman O. Kozyckyj and Raymond H. Lawton, rq. by Tom & Mary Knight and Carolyn P. Roy, rq. by Gillolley Family

9:00 AM Thomas Zinkus, rq. by The Strolia Family and Ken & Diane Heatter, 50th Anniversary and Irene Salinas, rq. by Bernie & Roger Trizna

10:30 AM David Dolitsky, rq. by Rick & Tammy Klein & Family and Mary T. Jensen, rq. by Theresa Vagena and Susan Springer, rq. by The Williams Family

12:00 PM People of St. Francis

Monday, January 23 7:45 AM John McGraw, rq. by Pat Adams Tuesday, January 24 7:45 AM People of St. Francis Wednesday, January 25 7:45 AM Betty A. Vaughan, rq. by Rosemary Odewald Thursday, January 26 7:45 AM Susan Kennedy, rq. by The Palumbo Family and Mariamma Kuply, rq. by Regi Pathyal Friday, January 27 7:45 AM John & Jeanette Wilkos, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz and Joseph Simard, rq. by Family Saturday, January 28 5:15 PM John & Katherine Marchi, rq. by Daughter and Helen Ciurej, rq. by Thaddeus Grekowicz and Susan Grigula, rq. by Mike & Roxanne Zoladz Sunday, January 29 7:30 AM People of St. Francis

9:00 AM Laurie Baker, rq. by Kelly Donlevy and Mary Kay McCarthy, rq. by SFA Sacristans and Anrita T. Owens, rq. by Chuck & Maria Steffens

10:30 AM Eleanor Heintz, rq. by Magafas Family and Edward Anderson, rq. by Kevin & Julie Donahue and Laverne Rudofski, rq. by SFA Choir

12:00 PM Irene Soucek, rq. by Leanne & James Hahn and John Oleskiewicz, rq, by Topolski Family and Carol Battaglia, rq. by Topolski Family

Jan Bruozis Michael Clavio Dinae Ginley

Michael Heffernan Karen Koehler

Evelyn Kotovsky Lorraine Kowalkowski

Mary Ann Long

Bernie McErlean Brian Petrick Leatrice Retis

Kiera Rigg Chuck Spinger Adela Stanek

Denise Umporowicz Rita Webster

Please pray for all who are sick and in need of healing, especially:

Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer

Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18

Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 4:21-35

Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4: 35-41

Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-10;1 Cor 1: 26-31; Mt 5:1-12a

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Please visit the Saint Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer.

Virgilio Angaa

Tony Soltis

Antonette Tuttle

Eugene Winters

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28 - 5:15 PM

Presider S. Dombrowski Deacon M. Pindelski

Altar Servers A. Lubinski A. Lubinski A. Walsh

Eucharistic Ministers

D. Blahaus A. Czarny C & R Funk

P. Harms R. Klein L. Martenson

M. Pindelski T. Vidinich J & S Zubik

Readers D. Kufta J. Walsh

Sacristan A. Czarny

Ushers R. Rzeszutko R. Adamowski

A. Rzeszutko L. Springer

M & R Zoladz

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 - 7:30 AM

Presider A. Sowa Deacon J. Donahue

Altar Servers E. Conway E. Conway I. Krzeczkowski


P. Belski D. Burns V. Danapilis

J. Donahue B. Flanagan D. Grekowicz

S. McCaffrey G. McGuire J. Wator

Readers P. Flynn G. Saletta

Sacristan D. Grekowicz

Ushers D. Mackowiak J. Belski

D. Zambuto MINISTER NEEDED


Presider A. Sowa Deacon J. Donahue

Altar Servers K. Johnson J. Piko K. Piko


B & M Basila K. Biederman N. Biggio W. Carroll

J. Donahue R. Januszyk B. McCormick M. Nelson

S. Pacholski T. Reger

Readers C. Pytel J. Pacholski

Sacristan B. Basila

Ushers K. Nelson B. Barrett

G. Gervais M. Laff

O. Pagnucci P. Walsh


Presider S. Dombrowski Deacon M. Kiley

Altar Servers C. Kane K. Moe D. Snaidauf


S. Campagna G. Dytrych M. Greenan L. Higgins

M. Kiley C. Lucio J. Magafas R. McGuire

S. Moe M. Terpstra M. Ward

Readers L. Pajon R. Weber

Sacristan C. Lucio

Ushers J. Fifer G. Fifer

J. Higgins J. Higgins, Jr.

G. Kelley K. Struck

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 - 12:00 PM

Presider S. Dombrowski Deacon M. Pindelski

Altar Servers I. Schreck W. Schreck S. Stukel


G. Dzimiela R. Long L & T McCormick

MJ Noreikis N. Palacz M. Pindelski

A & T Wieczorek

Readers T. Governale J. Massimilian

Sacristan A. Wieczorek

Ushers J. Ondrus P. Jarka

J. Modelski M. Olk

J. Ondrus L. Tucco


St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community

The parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. Entrance is via the walkway at the west side of the church build-ing. The parish offices are open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Religious Ed offices are located in the St. Francis Center, 15010 Wolf Rd.— up the hill, 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. ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042 Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski ([email protected]) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Marje Curran ([email protected]) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Greg Gervais P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Andy Bakes, Joe Boyce, Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: 460-0155, Fax: 460-5086 Dir.: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 ([email protected]) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN SCHOOL Phone: 403-6525 Principal: Mary Iannucilli Web page: www.cjbschool.org YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister: Matt Toohill ([email protected]) MUSIC Phone: 460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau ([email protected]) Accompanist: James Draudt Children's Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci BULLETIN Editor: Jill Hickey Topf ([email protected]) Submissions generally due 7-10 days in advance of publication. Send copy directly via email or leave in mailbox at parish office. PARISH LIBRARY In the Great Room there is a “SELF-SERVE” parish library

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 4-8 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 Sun-days during the 9 & 10:30 a.m. masses for children 4-years-old to 4th grade, September-April. 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 information, contact the school at 410-6525.

Become a Catholic R.C.I.A. - The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish office at 460-0042.

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 suf-fering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. The priests are available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 460-0042.

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.

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. Please check our website for more de-tails.

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.

Registration

You may become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church.

Boundaries North: 135th St. South: 183rd St.

West: Will-Cook Road East: 108th Ave. - 135th St. - 153rd St.

104th Ave. - 153rd St. - 183rd St.

15050 South Wolf Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-3028 Website: http://www.sfaorland.org Parish office e-mail: [email protected] Parish phone: 708-460-0042

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor ([email protected])

REV. STEVEN DOMBROWSKI, Associate Pastor ([email protected])

REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus ([email protected])

SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate ([email protected])

DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])

DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])

DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])

DEACON MICHAEL J. PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])

Documents

01/22/17 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, ORLAND PARK · 2018. 10. 7. · CJB Pinewood Derby, 1:30 pm (UH) Sunday, January 29 First Eucharist Parent/Child Celebration, 9:00 am (SFC)