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APRIL 28, 2013 ~~ FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish Mission Statement:

St. Lawrence O’Toole is a faith-filled Roman Catholic parish, united by the Body of Christ, through the Eucharistic feast, the source and summit of our Christian faith.

Our purpose is to build God’s kingdom by acting as a living witness to the Gospel, sharing in Christ’s mission to evangelize and serve both our parish community, and the world around us.

Our Weekly Offering for Budgeted Weekly Goal: $ 10,700.00 Total Given Last Week: $ 6,241.00 Total Given Electronically: $ 1,326.00 Total Offering: $ 7,567.00

Total Envelopes Used: 169 Total PARISH PAY Users: 60

Budgeted Weekly YTD Goal: $438,115.00 Total YTD Offering: $372,521.00

Rev. Michael J. Novick Pastor Mr. William Doerr Mr. John Rangel Mr. Edward Winter Deacons Ms. Jane Fagan Director of Religious Education Ms. Pat Fointno Director of Music

Mrs. Patricia Hofkamp Principal Mrs. Pattie Gallinaro Coordinator of Youth Ministry Ms. Cathy Costelow Coordinator of Liturgy Mrs. Sally Doerr Mrs. Mary Cermak Vis Lay Ministers Ms. Maryan Olney Bookkeeper

Parish Staff:

St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church 4101 St. Lawrence Avenue

Matteson, IL 60443 708-748-6090

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Mass Schedule:

Saturday: 5:00 PM (Sun. vigil)

Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Monday — Saturday: 8:30 AM

Holy Days: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 7:00 PM Reconciliation: Saturdays from 4:00 PM—4:30 PM or by appointment, please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Eucharistic Adoration: 1st Fridays of the month after 8:30 AM Mass followed by Benediction at 6 PM. Please consult bulletin for changes in this schedule.

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Roomas… I believe it to be kind of funny and, yet, sad at times, that people are so into jumping to conclusions. Before the talent show, I had to squelch rumors about what I would be performing. Many of the children were convinced they knew my act. They thought I was going to be playing guitar. Then they saw the program and noted that I would be singing. Still, they didn’t know what I would be singing. They asked and asked. I had to tell them that it was going to remain a secret for everyone to hear at once. I can (and need to) mention that since I put that memorandum in the TREFOIL a week ago, rumors began to fly immediately about the contents of the meeting. It’s absolutely amazing how damaging rumors can be. That was why the same weekend I put the memo in the TREFOIL, I also had to announce to those who attended Mass that they should READ the memo and show up at the meeting on May 9th in the Church. I had to unfortunately ask people not to READ INTO the memo – no reading between the lines. The worst rumor that spread (and IS NOT true) was that the school would be closing after the 2013-14 school year. I am not that good about keeping that sort of ugliness to myself. If it were true, you would have known back in December 2012. So I repeat,

OUR SCHOOL IS NOT ON ANY SORT OF LIST TO CLOSE. Bishop Perry has assured me of that. As for the meeting on May 9th, I still ask that EVERYONE shows up and hear for themselves what is on the agenda for the meeting. The point of calling this meeting is so that everyone listens to each other, to what is on the agenda and to the concerns and comments that will be made during the meeting. Please be there if at all possible. Mark your calendars. We will start at 7:00 PM with a short prayer, then get into the meat of meeting, and finish with a blessing at 8:00 PM. Stay on track everyone. I need you. O’Toole needs you. Rev. Michael Novick Pastor

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Living Stewardship April 28, 2013 ~~ 5th Sunday of Easter “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." JOHN 13:34 Jesus showed His love by healing the sick, giving hope to the hopeless and ultimately dying on the cross for us. We, too, are called to show our love for one another. The agencies supported by the Annual Catholic Appeal

carry on the work and the love of Jesus. When you give to the ACA you give love to someone in need.

KNOW THE MASS, ONE WORD AT A TIME

Go

Christ Has Awakened Our Spirit 4/28 CHAOS—7:00 PM—9:00 PM. 4/29 Bingo Concessions—5:00 PM—9:00 PM.

5/3 Adoration & Pizza—5:00 PM—6:00 PM—please RSVP so I know how much pizza to order! 5/5 CHAOS—7:00 PM—9:00 PM. 5/9 SLOT TOWN Hall Meeting—VERY IMPORTANT—Please come and be a part of the exciting future of St. Lawrence O’Toole! 7:00 PM —8:00 PM in Church. 5/11 St. Vincent de Paul—9:00 AM—10:00 AM 5/12 MOTHERS’ DAY—NO CHAOS—REMEMBER MOM TODAY!!

No one wants to be summarily dispatched or just sent away. “Go. Move on.” It’s not a nice message. Strangely, it’s the last message we get at Sunday Mass. In all the different forms, we are told to go and to move on. “Go forth, the Mass is ended. Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. Go in peace.” Not

only is that the final message of the Mass, for us it’s also a welcomed message. We want to go and we need to move on and out. The Dismissal at the end of Mass is critical. We are entrusted with a mission and a high purpose. We are told to move to the world from which we originally came. We have heard God’s Word and shared in the self-sacrificing love of Jesus who has been our Bread of Life. Now, we have a purpose and responsibility. Our mission is to bring and live out what we have celebrated in the Mass. So, we go not only in peace but with joy, determination, and hope.

Archdiocese of Chicago Strategic Pastoral Plan YEAR OF SUNDAY MASS / YEAR OF FAITH

LOUIS J. CAMELI ©2012 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. Visit our website at www.LTP.org

April 28, 2013 5th Sunday of Easter

When I share the same Body and Blood of Jesus with others in my

community, how does this reinforce my connection with

them and my call to love them?

Jesus says, “As I have loved you, so you also should love one

another.”

Café O’Toole

is next weekend, May 4 & 5.

St. Lawrence O’Toole School is Hosting this month’s

hospitality.

FIRST FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

“Of all the devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after

the sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us. -St. Alphonsus Liguori. Next First Friday Eucharistic Adoration is May 3 @ 9:15 AM-5:00 PM, ending with Benediction.

The 2013 Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 22,

2013. Mass will be celebrated by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I., at Holy Name Cathedral, Couples married in 1963 who are interested in attending this celebration should register with the Parish Office. Please call the Parish Office to RSVP to this celebration @ 708-748-6090 ext. 102 by June 10.

We Pray for ~ the recently deceased

and the sick Anna Collier, Catalina Cordero, Robert Vogel, Cherry White, Lois Thompson, Fr. George Cerny, Kathy Seper,

Theresa Kukosh, Bruce Carlson, Diane McClure, Bill Anderson, Jr., Randy Nichole Harvey, Rebecca Camalick, Leon Botich, Lisa Recupido, Anella Anderson, Milledge Blair, James Roseman, Barb Knight, Harrison Lamb,

Karl Carpenter, Margaret & Judy Thorne, Carrie Goselin, Evalena Jones, Mara & Marko Subasic, James Harrison, Carol Winter, Mary Elizabeth Jones, Carl Giese, Bill Vis, Mary Mender, Henry Corum, Paul Redus, Shannon Reading, Patty Burnette, Beverly Boblitz, Richard Sutkowski, Marie Zielinski, Cristina Garcia, Jaime Mihalovich, Rita J. Secor,

Lukas Ebben, Valerie Butts, Sue Krusinski, Tom Cole, Randy Dressen, Dee Fry, Jerry Sallame, Kate Kehoe, Mae Debowski, Ray Trapp, Arlene Milewski, Hannah Butler, Leola Jackson, Ed Winter

For the Weekend of May 4 & 5, 2013 Extraordinary Ministers

5:00 PM: Cathy Costelow, Jennie Fitzgerald, Barb Galloy, Mary McLain, Cris Pirelli 8:30 AM: Joan Abbott, Annette DeMatio, Mary Anne Erzinger, Jeana Smith, Augustine Witt 11:00 AM: Nancy Blackwell, Jill Carlson, Jimmy Daniels, Sally Doerr, Ann Rangel, Carolyn Rudolf, Jeannine Shubert

Lectors 5:00 PM: Les Easter (L1), Kathy Kistner (L2) 8:30 AM: Joe Schmitt (L1), Olivia Smith (L2) 11:00 AM: Bob Farrell (L1), Simon Farrell (L2)

Greeters 5:00 PM: Linda DeFranza, Pat Kistner 8:30 AM: Dale Heath, Pat Kubas 11:00 AM: Ken Kouba, Bettye Roseman

Altar Servers 5:00 PM: Zach Arseneau, Zoe Kriha, Elisabeth Melone 8:30 AM: Raven Brzeszkiewicz, Kim Dawson, Teddy Milazzo 11:00 AM: Mackenzie Ortega, Sarah Shubert, Jacob Tedeschi

A Prayer for Those Serving in the Military Lord, Hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for

the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen

If there are parishioners currently serving in the United States military, we would like to know. Please contact the Parish Office @ 748-6090 x102 or slotparishoffice@aol.com, and let us know the name of your dear one and they will be remembered in the prayers of our community and the name posted in the bulletin. Please indicate

branch of service and rank.

2nd Lt. Christine Shirley—Air Force Master Sergeant Michael McGeever—Air Force

Master Sergeant Heriberto Garza—Army Private 1st Class Sam Carreon—Army

Staff Sergeant Sean Heath—Army

Warrant Officer Mark Panozzo—Army PFC Jeffrey M. Heffner—Marines

Airman 1st Class Christopher Garbaciak—Air Force Specialist Alisha D. Grezlik—Army

Slot BINGO Needs your help!! To work or play, one Monday

a month, a few hours on a Monday once a month or as often as possible for you!!

Please give it some thought and join us for this church ministry that supports St.

Lawrence O’Toole! Contact: Jimmy Daniels, Bingo Chairperson

Jimmyd8512@me.com • 708-720-9607(H)• 708-267-6207(C)

Jackpots Cross Fire - $800 Criss Cross - $1,350

Fireplug - $2,200

Team #2 is up this week, Monday, April 29, 2013.

Doors open at 5:00 PM Early bird games start at 6:45 PM.

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O’TOOLE SCHOOL NEWS Why I Love St. Lawrence O’Toole School

Mrs. Hanifin’s Seventh Grade

My name is Miya Fields and I have been a student at O’Toole for seven years. I enjoy many things about my school. My favorite teachers are Mrs. Milazzo, the computer teacher, and Mrs. Hennessy, my fourth grade teacher. They are funny, trustworthy, and my role models. We have a lot of technology at O’Toole. The computer lab has iPads, many computers, and even cameras. In my seventh grade class we use a Smartboard instead of a chalkboard. We use it to look up many different things in class and copy down notes. Sometimes we go in front of the

class and participate using the Smartboard. Another reason I enjoy O’Toole is because I get to see my friends. We do many projects in class together.

We help out by delivering lunches together. My friends and I also enjoy after school events and playing sports together.

Our school has many religious activities. As a school, we go to mass every Wednesday morning. In religion class we learn the good news of God and about being born to eternal life. My class prays in the morning and before lunch to bless our day and our food. These are just some of the reasons I enjoy my school. Going to St. Lawrence O’Toole School brightens my future.

My name is Blake Millon and this is my second year at St. Lawrence O’Toole School. One thing I like about St. Lawrence is the teachers. The teachers are caring, helpful, and easy to get along with. They are caring because they want the students to be successful. They are helpful because they help us to do our best to get good grades. They are easy to get along with because they are kind.

Another thing I like about St. Lawrence is the science experiments. The science experiments are fun because we get involved in the activities. When we do the experiments we work with one another and learn at the same time.

I also like that at St. Lawrence O'Toole School we pray at the beginning of the day. A lot of other schools don’t get to pray to start their day off. I like when we pray because it gives us the opportunity to talk to God and hope for a good day.

My name is Mackenzie Simon; I am a seventh grader and I have been going to St. Lawrence O’Toole School for seven years. O’Toole is a Catholic community and the whole school goes to church every Wednesday. My parents send me here because they like the fact we are a very religious school. They also like the after care program and that grades are posted on-line. I like coming to St. Lawrence O’Toole School because the people are cool and fun. They include you in the things they do inside and outside of school. I also like the classes my school has to offer. O’Toole keeps me on top of my classes. The teachers always have time to help you when you really need it. I also like band, choir, and the different sports you can be in. I play on the volleyball team. I like being a part of a team because you know your teammates will always support you. These are just a few reasons I like attending St. Lawrence O’Toole School.

The St. Lawrence O’Toole Book Club’s next selection is Wonder by R.J Palacio. Wonder is a fictional story about a ten year-old boy with a very different looking face, the result of a chromosomal abnormality and an illness. The novel describes his journey from the nest of homeschooling to the wilds of middle school. Our book discussion is set for Monday, May 13, 3:00 PM, in the SCHOOL, CLASSROOM ROOM S4. All are welcome to join us, and please bring a friend.

PRO-LIFE NEWS ~~ Please attend the Witness and Prayer Vigil, this Saturday, May 4, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM, along the public sidewalk extending from 14470 LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Please

consider attending this prayer vigil, praying and protesting because abortion providers have admitted that when people are praying and witnessing in front of the abortion mill, 30% of their

appointments don’t show up. Many women have admitted that if someone would have been praying outside the mill on the day they had their abortion, they would never have aborted. It is time to go to an abortion mill to be a witness and pray that babies will be saved. If not us, who? If not now,

when? Please join us if you can, even if only for part of the time.

Walk with us and help solve the cruel mystery of lupus… Southern Suburbs Walk, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Bicentennial Park, 203rd and Governors Highway,

Olympia Fields. Music & entertainment begins at 9:00 AM. Walk steps off at 10:00 AM. Choose from 1 mile or 2 mile routes. Registration is open! For more information, please visit www.lupuswalkil.org or

call 312-542-0006. All proceeds benefit the Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois chapter.

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Religious Education Registration The children of Religious Education are about to celebrate the end of a wonderful year. We are very grateful to our teachers for all their help and guidance in helping us grow stronger in our Catholic faith. We hope to be able to welcome many new friends next year. We promise you a strong, prayerful, Jesus-filled faith experience. Classes for Pre-K and Kindergarten students (4 or 5 years old by September 1st) are held on Sunday mornings during the time of our 11:00 Parish Mass. Classes for grades 1-8 take place on Mondays, 5:30-6:45 p.m. Sacrament preparation for First Reconciliation and Communion begins in grade 1 and continues with reception of these sacraments in grade 2. It is a consecutive two year preparation. Confirmation preparation is a consecutive and concentrated program of instruction in grades 6, 7 and 8. Confirmation instruction assumes that students have continued religious education formation in grades 3, 4 and 5 following First Communion. We welcome any questions or concerns you may have. If more information is needed, please call the RE Office, 748-6090 x114. Information can also be forwarded through the mail. You are welcome to leave a voice mail message and we will return your call. Students from the Religious Education Program participate in many youth activities here at O’Toole including Altar Serving, Athletic Teams, Family Mass, Children’s Liturgy of the Word. We hope that if you are not yet registered for next school year’s RE program, you will definitely consider giving us a call. We look forward to welcoming you to our great program! KEEP FAITH ALIVE!

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NEWTON, CT 06470 203-426-1014

FAX: 203-426-6222 Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On behalf of our community and parish, we extend our gratitude to each of you who remembered us in prayer following the events of December 14, 2012 at Sandy Hook Elementary School. We quickly realized the universality of the Church by the outpouring of support and concern that was shown to us by so many in our faith communities. The cards and letters from staff and students in Catholic elementary schools, high schools, colleges, and universities reminded us of the faith to which we are called to witness through the tradition of Catholic education. No less important were the number of cards from parish religious education programs, especially the sacramental programs. We were also contacted by many Catholic organizations and groups on both the local and national levels. The list of parishes, Catholic-based groups, and dioceses who contacted us is an overwhelming one. We are also very appreciative of the number of donations sent to us to assist our parish in our continuing ministry to the community, to help pay the expenses of the victims’ funerals, to support counseling programs, to provide direct aid to the families, and so on. Your generosity reminded us that we are not alone during this very sad and challenging time. We also want to thank our brother priests, deacons, and religious sisters and brothers for their letter of support and encouragement. Spiritual bouquets, Mass cards, hours of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, and remembrances by many prayer groups have lifted our spirits knowing that our intentions are ever before the Lord. We also received a number of rosaries, prayer shawls, religious works of art, memorial vestments, reliquaries, books focusing on grief and healing, original and recorded religious CDs, and a variety of poems, spiritual reflections, and meditations to help guide us in providing comfort and support. While we tried to acknowledge every letter and gift sent to us, it became an overwhelming task, so please accept this letter as a thank to every person who remembered us in prayer during the days immediately following the tragedy to these days of recovery and healing. We know that the road ahead of us will be a long one, but we are given great hope by the outpouring of generosity and love shown to us. We are truly blessed by your many acts of faith and kindness. Please know that you continue to be in our prayers of gratitude for the goodness you have demonstrated to us in so many ways.

God bless,

Monsignor Robert Weiss, Pastor Saint Rose of Lima Parish Newtown, Connecticut

Sacramental Information: Baptisms: The first and second Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM. NOTE: Expectant parents should phone the Parish Office 2 months before the birth of your baby to arrange for required Baptismal Preparation Classes. Weddings: Arrangements for Marriage should be made by calling the Parish Office no later than four months prior to the proposed wedding date. Attending Pre-Cana is required. Funerals: Arrangements can be made by a family member by calling the Parish Office. Pastoral Care of the Sick: To arrange for communion to be brought to the sick, the elderly, and the homebound, please call the Parish Office @ (708)748-6090. Pro-Life Phone Numbers: Pregnancy Counseling Hotlines: Carenet/Heartbeat—1-800-395-HELP, Birthright—1-800-550-4900, Project Rachel, (post-abortion healing) - 1-888-456-HOPE Natural Family Planning information: St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee—call David & Elba (815) 939-0949, St. Stephen’s in Tinley Park—call Jeff & Linda (708) 633-7392, For Spanish classes—call Don & Fidelia (630)628-9850. For more information or to order the Couple to Couple League Home Study Course please call (800) 745-8252.

Masses for the Week Sunday, April 28, 2013 Matilda Pasarelli req. by The Steve Biocic Family, Heinz Family req. by Heinz Family, Special Intentions of the Manaparambil Family req. by Family, Intentions of Mary Frances Harrison req. by The Semik Family Monday, April 29, 2013 In Thanksgiving req. by Trinidad Balbera Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Steven Dannels req. by The Dannels Family, Rita Cadena req. by the Garcia Family Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Celebrant’s Intentions Thursday, May 2, 2013 Lourdes (Lori) Martin req. by John & Ann Rangel Friday, May 3, 2013 Celebrant’s Intentions Saturday, May 4, 2013 Charles Calchoun, Jr., req. by Carol & Ed Winter, Renato Alfonso & Souls in Purgatory req. by Family

Masses for Sunday, May 5, 2013 Carol Ertl, Bud Achord, Special Intentions of The Manaparambil Family, Intentions of Mary Frances Harrison

Saints & Special Observances:

Sunday: Fifth Sunday of Easter Monday: St. Catherine of Siena Tuesday: St. Pius V Wednesday: St. Joseph the Worker Thursday: St. Athanasius; National Day of Prayer Friday: Ss. Philip and James; First Friday Saturday: First Saturday

This week at O’Toole Sunday, April 28, 2013 8:30 AM: Mass 11:00 AM: Mass 7:00 PM: CHAOS B2 & SC/G Monday, April 29, 2013 8:00 AM: Rosary C 8:30 AM: Mass 5:30 PM: Bingo SC/G Tuesday, April 30, 2013 7:45 AM: Rosary C 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass 9:15 AM: Morning Scripture Study PO/M 7:00 PM: Calendar Meeting PO/M Wednesday, May 1, 2013 8:00 AM: Rosary C 8:30 AM: Mass 7:00 PM: Catholic Men’s Fellowship PO/M Thursday, May 2, 2013 7:45 AM: Rosary C 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass 6:00 PM: SPRED PO/M & PO/K 6:00 PM: Irish Dance OH/C 6:30 PM: Music Ministry B4 Friday, May 3, 2013 8:00 AM: Rosary C 8:30 AM: Mass 9:15 AM: Eucharistic Adoration C Saturday, May 4, 2013 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass 9:00 AM: Rosary C 10:00 AM: First Holy Communion C 4:00 PM: Reconciliation C 5:00 PM: Mass Sunday, May 5, 2013 8:30 AM: Mass 11:00 AM: Mass 6:00 PM: CHAOS B2 & SC/G

As I have loved you,

so you also

should love one another.

John 13:34

Prayer for Protection of Conscience Rights Father, we praise you and thank you for your most precious gifts of human life and human freedom. Touch the hearts of our lawmakers with the wisdom and courage to uphold conscience rights and religious liberty for all. Protect all people from being forced to violate their moral and religious convictions. In your goodness, guard our freedom to live out our faith and to follow you in all that we do. Give us strength to be bold and joyful witnesses. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

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Readings for the Week: Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26 Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 or (for memorial) Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58

Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8; Rv 21:10-14, 22-23; Jn 14:23-29