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APRIL 7, 2013 ~~ SECOND 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.

Weekly Offering for 3-24-13 PALM SUNDAY

Budgeted Weekly Goal: $ 10,700.00 Total Given Last Week: $ 8,283.00 Total Given Electronically: $ 1,617.00 Total Offering: $ 9,900.00

Total Envelopes Used: 206 Total PARISH PAY Users: 60

Budgeted Weekly YTD Goal: $ 406,015.00 Total YTD Offering: $ 347,718.00 DUE TO EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES, THE OFFERING NUMBERS FOR MARCH 31 WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THESE COLLECTION NUMBERS WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE APRIL 14 BULLETIN. THANK YOU.

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

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

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Mass Schedule:

Saturday: 5:00 PM (Sun. vigil)

Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Monday — Saturday: 8:30 AM

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Protection From Evils

We are breathing in a new time in our Church since the election of Pope Francis nearly three weeks ago. We have all been watching and noting the example of humility, that he once showed as the Bishop of Buenos Aires, and that he has brought with him to the Throne of St. Peter. Back at his inaugural Mass on March 19th, Pope Francis’ homily gave us a little more insight as to how he thinks and into what we might expect to see from him in these coming days and years ahead. He said:

“The vocation of being a "protector", however, is not just something involving us Christians alone; it also has a prior dimension which is simply human, involving everyone. It means protecting all creation, the beauty of the created world, as the Book of Genesis tells us and as Saint Francis of Assisi showed us. It means respecting each of God's creatures and respecting the environment in which we live. It means protecting people, showing loving concern for each and every person, especially children, the elderly, those in need, who are often the last we think about. It means caring for one another in our families: husbands and wives first protect one another, and then, as parents, they care for their children, and children themselves, in time, protect their parents. It means building sincere friendships in which we protect one another in trust, respect, and goodness. In the end, everything has been entrusted to our protection, and all of us are responsible for it. Be protectors of God's gifts!” (http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/19/world/europe/vatican-francis-homily/)

For many years now, ecology activists have been encouraging society to “go green.” Be better about recycling and use less of our natural resources. Waste less food. Have more of your regular bills sent to you electronically, where available, and pay those same bills online to save on postage and envelopes. These are just a few ways we come to be better stewards of God’s creation. But I wanted to focus a little more on the big picture of protecting people.

Jesus came to save us through his Passion, Death, and Resurrection. It’s why we come back week after week to pray and sing “Alleluia!” So, of course, that is Jesus’ gift to us, the gift of salvation. However, today’s day and age still has WAY too much violence around us. I think about the many ways my father was like St. Joseph in being the protector of his family. He took that vocation very seriously, as I take my vocation as protector of this community very seriously, too. As Pope Francis said above, “It means protecting people, showing loving concern for each and every person, especially children, the elderly, those in need… caring for one another in our families.” It’s about remembering that we are one big family around the world. It’s about treating others the way you want to be treated. Face it, if you don’t care for others while you can, who will be around to care for you when you need it the most?

Pope Francis’ example has revolved mostly around the marginalized of society. Not everyone is cut out for that type of ministry. Yet, in all we do, we are asked to rise with Christ. We are asked to sacrifice our very selves, and rise above obstacles – protecting others from sinful ways or any harm that may come their way.

Happy Easter!

Father Michael Novick

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Living Stewardship April 7, 2013 ~~ 2nd Sunday of Easter “Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’” JOHN 20:21 Peace – the first gift of the risen Lord. Just as Jesus sent the apostles out into the world to share His peace and Good News, so too, He sends us. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be grateful and generous. We should look for opportunities to share His peace with our brothers and sisters not only within our local parish

boundaries, but outside of them as well. In giving, you will receive the peace of Christ.

KNOW THE MASS, ONE WORD AT A TIME

Christ Has Awakened Our Spirit 4/7 NO CHAOS 4/12 PADS—6:30 PM—8:30 PM. 4/13 St. Vincent de Paul—9:00 AM—10:00 AM.

4/14 CHAOS—8TH GRADE PARTY!! - 7:00 PM—9:00 PM. 4/19 O’Toole’s Got Talent Show—7:00 PM. 4/19 PADS—6:30 PM—8:30 PM.

When we celebrate Sunday Mass together, we fulfill a weighty responsibility that we have for the whole world. Saint Paul told the Corinthians, and this applies to us as well: “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes” (1 Corinthians 11:26). We proclaim and we give witness to the Lord’s death. But to whom do we proclaim and to whom do we give witness?

No matter the size of the congregation or the grandeur (or simplicity) of the ritual, when we believers gather on Sunday to celebrate Mass, we offer the world witness to something that the world desperately needs. We speak to a world broken and divided by sin and death. We proclaim the power of the Lord’s death to heal our wounds and to forgive our sins.

YEAR OF SUNDAY MASS / YEAR OF FAITH LOUIS J. CAMELI ©2012 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications. Visit our website at www.LTP.org

Café O’Toole is this weekend, April 6 & 7.

CAFÉ O’TOOLE COMMITTEE

is Hosting this

month’s hospitality.

Our April meeting will be in the Parish Office on April 19 @ 11:30 AM. We will be having a pot luck lunch. We are asking everyone to

bring a dish to share. Chicken will be provided. Please call Ann Rangel @ 708-503-9674 by April 17, to reserve your spot and to tell us what you will be bringing.

Witness April 7, 2013 2nd Sunday of Easter—

Divine Mercy

On this Divine Mercy Sunday we hear, as we do every

Sunday, the words “This is the chalice of my blood…which

will be poured out for you…for the forgiveness of sins…”

Do I truly hear and really heed the words of God’s mercy that

are spoken to me? Do these words make a difference?

ATTENTION O’TOOLE ALUMNI St. Lawrence O’Toole School is excited about contacting and strengthening relationships with our alumni. We are updating our alumni database. If you or anyone you know are O’Toole graduates, please help us update our records. Send us alumni names and current addresses. You may call the school office at (708) 747-3322 or email the information to phofkamp@slotoole.org. We appreciate your help.

We Pray for ~ the recently deceased

Ernest “Bud” Achord, Shirley Edwards, mother of Carlene Mighty and Yvonne Mighty 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, 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, Bill Vis, Mary Kuziel

For the Weekend of April 13 & 14, 2013 Extraordinary Ministers

5:00 PM: Chris Bailey, Mary Bulger, Eileen Fuhrmann, Charles Seputis, Mary Seputis 8:30 AM: Joan Abbott, Jill Carlson, Jean Seitz, Mary Slayton, Diane Sutkowski 11:00 AM: Sara Deck, Mary Gaffney, Nicholas Gallinaro, Mary McLain, Carolyn Rudolf, Jeannine Shubert

Lectors 5:00 PM: Chuck Lewis (L2), Joanie Lewis (L1) 8:30 AM: Les Easter (L1), Ann Mihalovich (L2) 11:00 AM: bob Farrell (L1), Simon Farrell (L2)

Greeters 5:00 PM: Louis Bulger, Sharon Twardowski 8:30 AM: Carol Deany, Jerry Deany 11:00 AM: Dan Chambers, Beverly Hochfelder

Altar Servers 5:00 PM: Zach Arseneau, Alyssa Hamilton, Chris Hamilton 8:30 AM: Enrique Gomez, Omar Gomez, Zoe Kriha 11:00 AM: Blake Millon, Michelle Millon, Sarah Shubert

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@slotoole.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 Due to early bulletin deadlines, the

jackpot amounts were not available. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Team #2 is up this week, Monday, April

8, 2013. Doors open at 5:00 PM Early bird games

start at 6:45 PM.

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SAVE THE DATE!! O’TOOLE’S GOT TALENT SHOW IS

COMING!!! We hope you can join us on Friday, April 19 @ 7:00 PM for our O’Toole’s

Got Talent!! COST: Adults: $5 Children: $3

Family Maximum: $20 If you have any questions, please call:

708-747-3322 ext. 101.

SAVE THE DATE!!!! The St. Lawrence O’Toole Kwanzaa Committee is sponsoring a High Tea on Sunday afternoon, April 14 from 1:00 PM—3:00 PM. The cost is: $15.00 for

adults and $10.00 for children under 12. Hope you will be able to join us for this enjoyable afternoon!

THIS WEEK IN SLOT SCHOOL NEWS!!!! Why I Love St. Lawrence O’Toole School

Mrs. Skocz Sixth Grade Class

I love St. Lawrence O’Toole School because it feels more like a family than a school. Everyone can recognize everyone else. Even if you don’t know their name, you know their grade or you just know you have seen them before. The school provides a good education. The teachers always try to help everyone no matter what. To me, this helps me gain confidence in my future. Our school activities, from

science experiments to art, are always fun and help me to get hands-on learning and creativity. To me, that’s great! The sports are fun; especially running club, where you can run and talk with your friends. During pep rallies, everyone gets fired up and cheers on our teams. This school is full of enthusiasm, creativity, friends, and learning. And that is why I love St. Lawrence O’Toole School. Tava Oosterbaan

I love St. Lawrence O’Toole School because the students are very nice. The teachers and staff are nice, too. I also love St. Lawrence School because of church and religion. Lastly, I love St. Lawrence O’Toole because of the fun electives.

I love how the students and staff welcomed me when I first came here. They were so nice, especially Mrs. Hofkamp. They all are so nice. I love church and religion because my old school was public so we couldn’t have religion or church. So now I love learning about religion and going to mass every week. I also love how each class hosts church every week. I love electives because the students can talk and work together. Another reason I love electives is because we switch every quarter and we are with different teachers, which is awesome! I think all of these things at St. Lawrence O’Toole are splendid.

In conclusion, I love St. Lawrence O’Toole School because the students, the teachers, and staff are nice. Another reason is we have church every week and we learn about religion. Lastly, electives are fun. I think all of these are spectacular. Cindy Kistner.

I love St. Lawrence O’Toole School because of the academic achievements. It is a Blue Ribbon School. St. Lawrence O’Toole School is a safe environment for students. While we are at school, we feel safe. We also have lots of fun activities, such as the Fun Fair and Olympic Day. All of the students really enjoy these fun activities because they are breaks away from all the hard work we do. The teachers push us to work hard and do our best. St. Lawrence O’Toole School has wonderful teachers that give us all their attention, and they are always respectful of our opinions. The teachers always make sure the students are working hard. The students are taught to look for ways to help others; we bring food every Wednesday for the poor. St. Lawrence O’Toole School really is one of the best schools. Dion Sallis

EDUCATION RAFFLE WINNERS!!

The 2013 Education Raffle and Pancake Breakfast with the

Easter Bunny were a BIG success! Thank

you for your support! It is a tremendous help

to our school and our Religious Education programs here at St. Lawrence O’Toole. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

1st Prize, $2,000 ~ Tommy Delk 2nd Prize, $1,000 ~ Rochelle Hyndman

3rd Prize, $1,000 ~ Richard Hogan 4th Prize, $500 ~ Demetrice Donaldson

5th Prize, $500 ~ Freida Johnson 6th Prize, $500 ~ Kristy Acosta

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR PRIZE WINNERS!!

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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 1962 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.

PRO-LIFE NEWS Seeking the Kingdom of God Transcends Politics By Denise Hunnell, M.D. Archbishop Chaput recently drew both praise and criticism when he asserted that we are Catholics before we are Americans. In an interview with the Catholic News Service he said:

We’re Catholics before we’re Democrats. We’re Catholics before we’re Republicans. We’re even Catholics before we’re Americans because we know that God has a demand on us prior to any government demand on us. And this has been the story of the martyrs through the centuries.

Many of those who were angered by his remarks considered them unpatriotic, yet Archbishop Chaput was really rephrasing the words of Christ himself. We are to be in the world but not of the world. Our hearts, our minds, our souls are focused not on this life, but the next.

Excerpted from: http://www.truthandcharityforum.org/seeking-the-kingdom-of-god-transcends-politics/

VOCATION INFORMATION April 7, 2013 – Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday) Jesus said to him, "Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed." Is God calling you to “see” what is in your heart? Is He calling you to discern a vocation? For more info about priesthood contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or at bwelter@archchicago.org or go to

www.ChicagoPriest.com. For info on religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 or eramirez@archchicago.org, and for the Permanent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or bpuhala@usml.edu.

SAVE THE DATES TO CELEBRATE YOUR MARRIAGE!! Married Couples, please join us for 6 evenings of fun

SIX DATES for Catholic Couples will be held here at St. Lawrence O’Toole, starting on April 27th at 7:00 PM.

Caring for your marriage begins with making time for each other and having fun together. To register for these evenings or for more information, please

call the Parish Office or e-mail Deacon Bill at bdoerr@slotoole.org. Childcare will be provided as long as you promise to pick them up at the end of your date!

Watch for more details in the next few weeks.

Religious Education Registration Planning for the 2013-2014 Religious Education year has begun. Registration information has been forwarded to the families of presently enrolled RE students. We happily welcome each year new families and students to our program. Classes for Kindergarten students (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 are hoping to welcome many more students to our program next year. 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!

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 7, 2013 Calvin Gierman req. by The Lizak Family, Violet Powley req. by Sharon Twardowski Monday, April 8, 2013 Ernest “Bud” Achord req. by Carol & Ed Winter Tuesday, April 9, 2013 For the People Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Sheri Hammon req. by Jane Fagan, Gayle M. Sellers req. by Barb Rook Thursday, April 11, 2013 Danato Giuseffi req. by Jim & Phyllis Dobrez, Theresa Stolp Walsh req. by Mary Olney & Family Friday, April 12, 2013 Lois Murphy req. by Carol & Ed Winter Saturday, April 13, 2013 Tom Browne req. by Tom & Barbara Cole

Masses for Sunday, April 14, 2013 Theresa Schrementi , Agustina Medrano

Saints & Special Observances:

Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) Monday: The Annunciation of the Lord; Yom Ha-Shoa (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Thursday: St. Stanislaus Saturday: St. Martin I

This week at O’Toole Sunday, April 7, 2013 CAFÉ O’TOOLE AFTER ALL MASSES 8:30 AM: Mass 11:00 AM: Mass Monday, April 8, 2013-SCHOOL & RE

CLASSES RESUME 8:00 AM: Rosary C 8:30 AM: Mass 5:30 PM: Bingo SC/G Tuesday, April 9, 2013 7:45 AM: Rosary C 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass 9:15 AM: Morning Scripture Study PO/M Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:00 AM: Rosary C 8:30 AM: Mass 7:00 PM: Baptism Prep PO/M Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:45 AM: Rosary C 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass 6:00 PM: Irish Dance OH/C 6:00 PM: SPRED PO/K & PO/M 6:30 PM: CHAOS SC/G 6:30 PM: Music Ministry C Friday, April 12, 2013 8:00 AM: Rosary C 8:30 AM: Mass 6:00 PM: PADS OTOOLE Saturday, April 13, 2013 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass 9:00 AM: Rosary C 4:00 PM: Reconciliation C 5:00 PM: Mass Sunday, April 14, 2013 8:30 AM: Mass 11:00 AM: Mass 6:00 PM: CHAOS B2 & SC/G

“Blessed are those who have

not seen and have believed.”

John 20: 29

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.

http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/upload/USCCB_Religious_Freedom_Prayer_Campaign_ENG.pdf

Readings for the Week:

Monday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10;Ps 40:7-11;Heb10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 Thursday: Acts5:27-33;Ps34:2, 9, 17-20;Jn3:31-36 Friday: Acts5:34-42;Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14;Jn 6:1-15

Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]