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CORCORAN’S CORNER Pro-Life Month… October is Pro-Life month. One pro-life issue highlighted this month concerns the tragedy of domestic violence. Violence in family life is for many a sad reality. Whether the violence is acted out physically, or doled our verbally or by attitude, violent words, attitudes, or actions in what should be the safe space of family life is a great wound that many bear. As faith-filled people we must confront attitudes, language, or acts that harm, hurt, or belittle. We need to always treat others with the respect that they deserve, and live in a way that shows that we respect ourselves. Bullying behavior can begin on the playground, but can grow into workplace and family life. We need to be aware, and pro-active when we encounter such serious misbehavior. Being pro-life means that we are actively involved in a wide-ranged set of concerns that make life healthier and holier.

Seventh Graders and Confirmation Enrollment… This Sunday, Oct. 16, at the 10:00 AM Mass, we will enroll all of our Seventh Grade students in the Religious Education program, as well as those who attend the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School, as they begin a two-year process of preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. This preparation time is an important time for them as they learn more deeply about the faith, engage in acts of service, and choose a confirmation name honoring a saint whose heroic lives inspire them. As a parish we pray for them on their journey. After the 10:00 AM Mass, there will be “hospitality” in the Church Hall.

The Women’s Club… This coming Tuesday, Oct. 18, the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Women’s Club will meet at 7:00 PM, in the Parish Life Center. Last month there was a huge turnout for the initial meeting. Parishioner, Randy Coe gave a wonderful presentation on historic Catholic Church architecture, and there were wonderful refreshments. All are welcome to this month’s gathering with its Halloween theme! The Parish Council… The St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Council will meet for their monthly meeting this Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Great Room on the second floor above the Parish Life Center. Our Second Graders… Next Sunday, Oct. 23, at the 10:00 AM Mass, we will enroll all Second Grade Religious Education and

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School students who will be receiving the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in their sacramental preparation programs. These programs celebrate God’s love, forgiveness, nourishment, and guidance of these children. Our parish will keep them, and their families in our prayers. After the 10:00 AM Mass there will be “hospitality” in the Church Hall. The “To Teach Who Christ Is Campaign”… I had mentioned earlier that the “last chance” mailing by our Archdiocese to all parish families who have not yet made pledges to the “To Teach Who Christ Is” Campaign would go out after Labor Day. This mailing will be mailed by our Archdiocese on October 22, so it will come to your homes at the end of October. It is a final opportunity for those who have not yet made pledges to join all those who have.

Trunk or Treat… On Saturday, Oct. 29, after the 5:00 PM Mass, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish will host “Trunk or Treat” in our parish parking lot beginning at 6:00 PM. Families are invited to decorate their cars/van/trunks for Halloween and provide “treats” for the trick or treaters who will visit the cars. All families are welcome. All Saints Day and All Souls Day… On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the Holy Day of All Saints, and on Wednesday, Nov.2, the Feast of All Souls, our faith celebrates two wonderful Catholic feasts. Masses for both the Holy Day of All Saints Day, and the Feast of All Souls Day are at 9:00 AM and at 7:00 PM. These two feasts celebrate the communion of saints. How the living Church [the church “militant”/living] and the communion of saints who have died and now live with the Lord, are joined together in prayer and love. All Saints Day one day, God willing, will be our feast day, when we who have been friends of God during our lives, are with him in eternity. On All Souls Day we pray for the repose of the souls of all our beloved dead. We mourn their loss, pray for them, and remember their love for us during their lives. These are great Catholic feasts. The All Souls Day envelopes, for the parish Purgatorial Society, which remembers all our beloved dead at monthly commemorative Masses, can be put in with the regular offertory envelopes.

Keep Smiling,

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STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION FOR 10-9-16: $24,758.64

KIDS COLLECTION: $20.39

Thank you for your generosity.

October 16, 2016

Sat., Oct. 15 (5pm) Charles Lofrano; Evonne Baldacci Sun., Oct. 16 (7:15am) LaRoy and Anne Flynn; Antonio Espina, Jr. (8:30am) Edmund Mirecki; The Purgatorial Society (10am) Therese Manka; Nancy Gibbons (11:30am) For All Parishioners; Geraldine Schoppen Mon., Oct. 17 (9am) Barb Ouimet; Rev. John Zurek (Living) Tues., Oct. 18 (9am) James Smith; Harriet Zdrubecky Wed., Oct. 19 (9am) Antonio Espina, Jr.; Deacon Frank Gildea (Living) Thursday, Oct. 20 (9am) Deacon Dennis Cristofaro (Living); Stella Matysik Friday, Oct. 21 (9am) Edward Feddeler; Mike Pauly Sat., Oct. 22 (5pm) Alvin L. Smith; Alfred Cosenza Sun., Oct. 23 (7:15am) For All Parishioners; Curtis and Lovie McGlashan (8:30am) Antonio Espina, Jr.; Leo Rutkowski (10am) Barbara Murray; John Fitzmaurice (11:30am) Ellen Kramer; Anthony Janus

MASS INTENTIONS

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Angela Cesario-Walden Elleneen Todd Gene Talley Helen and Joseph Nolan Mary Ellen Foley Barbara Shemanske

And for our deceased: Regina Maszalek Virginia LaScola Theresa Labus Pedro Gelera Lydia Gronowski “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR

WELCOME

Kim Green Ryan Green Nathan Green Zachary Vykruta Teresita Amante Lizza Amante Yvonne Loring Charles Binghay Hannah Loring

WEDDINGS

Please pray for these couples preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Sarah Karczewski and Jason Sinovich; 10-22-16 Caitlin Hederman and Robert Snodgrass; 11-4-16 Colleen McGinnis and Brian Ritter; 11-5-16

St. Elizabeth Seton Trivia Event This Saturday! October 15, 6pm

Come over to the Parish Life Center and join us!

Trunk or Treat Halloween Event Friday, October 29, 6-9pm

SWADDLE Diaper Drive Saturday, October 22/Sunday, October 23

at all Weekend Masses

All Souls Day Masses Tuesday, November 1 , 9am and 7pm

All Saints Day Masses Wednesday, November 2, 9am and 7pm

St. Procopius Turkey/Ham Drive Saturday, November 19

9am-Noon in the church parking lot

St. Procopius Christmas Gift Tag Distribution November 19/November 20

Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Craft Fair November 19/November 20

Seniors of Seton Advent Morning of Reflection Tuesday, November 29, 10am, Parish Life Center

St. Elizabeth Seton Christmas Concert Sunday, December 4, 3pm

Gala Fundraiser to follow in Parish Life Center

Children’s Living Nativity and Toy Drive Men’s Club Donuts with Santa

Sunday, December 11 after Masses, Church Hall

Advent Reconciliation Service Sunday, December 11, 7pm

SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE for these UPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTSUPCOMING EVENTS

at St. Elizabeth Seton!

My best friend died.

F lash Gordon and I saw or talked to each other just about every week for 50

years. Frustrated over his sudden, unexpected death from an aneurism that burst in his head, yes, I wanted to put God on the witness stand to defend my friend's death, or at least explain it. Flash was spiritually and emotionally connected to his wife of 40 years, and to his son and daughter. His children were certainly lucky to have the memories of their father as a good man who always attended their basketball games and dance recitals — even more, who prayed each day for them. Instead, I sought for some sign from God to be more trusting of his decision. I found it in the music at my friend's Mass of Christian Burial.

The soloist sang, "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound."

T he music became indwelling, so powerful that it moved me viscerally. It was Christ-strengthening. The music went right to my nerve centers —

my heart and soul — with such convictable and uncompromising language that I was sure that Christ's decision made my friend's life ever sustainable. Spiritual music has always flexed its muscle in my soul; it still does in ways that other forms of communication can't. It has always called me, compellingly, to share in the voices, the power and the prayerfulness of the music. For me, the music and lyrics in hymns are powerful slants of spiritual sunshine. And that's what happened at my friend's funeral Mass. I reconciled with Christ about my friend's death. I knew Flash had reconciled with the hand that God had dealt him long ago. If anyone could have been vulnerable to renouncing God, it was my friend. He had suffered enough hard punches in life to knock out any semblance of faith. He grew up in a home for boys — his mother was too sickly to take care of him and his father had scrammed when he was four years old. The boys' home wasn't the cleanest or quietest place. The food didn't put a warm and fuzzy feeling in his belly. There were no “Norman Rockwells” on the walls of his tiny, cell-like bedroom. And there was no money for anything, not even a burger and fries at the corner store. In high school, at a historic Roman Catholic High in Philadelphia, there were no varsity sports to play on, no yearbook staff to join, no prom to attend.

"God will change my life," he would always tell me. "I know it."

A s I was staring at the casket holding my friend at the front of the altar, the

soloist again began to sing:

"Be not afraid, I go before you always, come follow me."

I ndeed, the music possessed the essential part of the meaning of his life: a deep

inner conviction of faith, with words that expressed that conviction.

In the pew, I realized this: The hymn was not being sung solely for my friend, but also for the people in the pews listening to it.

M usic outside the voice of the music-maker takes on a life of its own and awakens — or reawakens — in the listener thoughts and

feelings that were already there, just waiting to be aroused. Those of us in the pews suffering in spirit over the loss of Flash were transformed to those of us healing in spirit. Spirits may have been bruised, but not broken. Suddenly, I remembered the last time Flash and I were together, shortly before he died. We were having dinner together, as we often did. The conversation, as always, started out by talking about sports and politics, but then, inevitably, turned to family. "How's Helen and the kids?" I asked him. And always, for what seemed like a million times, he would reply, "Good, Kel. You know, God's generosity has given me more than I ever wanted in life, particularly my wife, my children, and you. I couldn't be any happier. If God took me now, it would be okay. Remember, long ago I told you God would make my life better." I had never forgotten. My friend, Gordon "Flash" McConville's Catholic faith was so real, so sustaining, so total: He believed completely that to die is to gain, that death is transformation, not separation.

After Communion, the soloist sang, "Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?"

A t that moment, my soul was breathing through my intellect. I didn't feel separated from my best friend. The music provided me a deeper sense of

promise, of connection, of seeing him again.

My heart and soul were at peace.

B.G. Kelley is a nationally published writer whose byline has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, Boston magazine, US Air Magazine, among others.

Music Provides A Deeper Sense of Promise By B. G. Kelley

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SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND

FROM OUR ARCHBISHOP

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, FOR 90 YEARS THE CHURCH HAS CELEBRATED WORLD MISSION SUNDAY as a way of highlighting the merciful mission of Christ that brings hope to the world. In this Jubilee of Mercy we in the Archdiocese of Chicago place Christ at the center of our communities and dream together about the renewal of our Church. We believe that as Christ sends us forward to be his missionary disciples, He will also give us what we need to renew His Church and transform the world. THIS 90TH CELEBRATION OF WORLD MISSION WILL TAKE PLACE ON OCTOBER 23, which we will mark in solidarity with the countless missionaries who bring the Gospel to some of the most remote places and cultures. They need our support through prayer and our financial gifts. Your generosity enables local priests, religious, and catechists to travel to remote areas for the work of evangelization and to build churches, educate children and adults, prepare young men for the priesthood, and provide medical care through Catholic hospitals and clinics. AS WE BEGIN THE RENEW MY CHURCH EFFORT IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO World Mission Sunday prompts us to reflect on our priorities to be vital and mission driven parishes. The Church’s world mission is fundamentally about bringing people to Christ whether that is in our own neighborhoods or across the continents. We are all invited to participate in this effort. I pray that every parish will respond to this year’s World Mission Sunday by actively offering its generous stewardship and fervent prayer for missionaries and people of faith throughout the world. Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

Pray and give generously

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THE DIAPER GAP

The need for diaper banks is huge. Few people are aware of the "Diaper Gap" that exists in the United States. Needy families cannot purchase disposable diapers with most government assistance like food stamps and WIC. Diapers are classified with cigarettes, alcohol and pet food as disallowed purchases. Cloth diapers are not allowed in day care centers and most families in need do not have their own laundry facilities and commercial

facilities do not allow cloth diapers to be washed in their machines.

The consequences of diaper need is astonishing. America’s babies are being shortchanged. With 5.9 million babies in the U.S. aged three or younger living in poor or low-income families and disposable diapers costing up to $150 per month per baby with no government assistance. The average infant uses up to a dozen diapers a day and a toddler uses around 8. If a family cannot afford diapers, the baby may stay in a soiled diaper all day or the parent might clean out a soiled diaper and reuse it. Babies born into poor or low-income families can spend a day or longer in one diaper, leading to potential health risks. Most childcare centers, even free & subsidized facilities, will turn away a child who arrives without a day’s supply of disposable diapers. Many parents can not go to work or school if they can’t leave their babies at childcare. Hence, babies live in home environments with more ten-sion, less nurturing and possible abuse. Their chance to develop cognitive abilities and language skills normally is in jeopardy, and frankly, the uncomfortable baby will cry — a lot. SWADDLE diaper bank fills the gap for partner agencies: Catholic Charities Southwest Cook, The COURAGE Program and Together We Cope.

Please help fill the depository. All sizes are needed. Please bring donation to the Narthex. Questions? Call Deacon George or Pat Brooks, 708-468-8093.

www.swaddlediapers.org

DIAPER DRIVE

Saturday, Oct.22 Sunday, Oct. 23

at all Weekend Masses

ALL SIZES NEEDED

S.W.A.D.D.L.E. Southwest Area Diaper Depository

for Little Ends

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Newborns In Need The next meeting of the Seton Sowers will be held on Monday, Oct. 17, in the meeting room off the cafeteria at 9:15 am, in the downstairs Church Hall. We had a wonderful visit to the University of Illinois Neo-Natal Intensive Care unit last month. It is always inspiring to see the tiny newborns and the

wonderful nurses who care for them. We also were happy to see many parishioners stop by our table after the Masses on September 24 and 25 during the Parish Ministry Fair. We are always glad to welcome new members to our group. If you knit, crochet, or sew, we can use your skills to make clothing and blankets for newborn babies who need to spend time in the hospital because they are premature or sick. We also help those newborns who are financially in need. We can use donations of yarn, fabric, baby toiletries and supplies. For more information, please call Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.

We are planning new and different things this year...

The Men’s Club officers extend an invitation to all men age 21 and up to come and give the Men’s Club a look as we continue celebrating our 25th year. If you like what you see, then by all means join us. The Men’s Club meets once a month on the second Wednesday of the month from September thru May at 7:30pm in the Parish Life Center.

Mark your calendar for our next meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 9

Golden Opportunities Coupon books offer local restaurants offering discounts of 50% off for 2-for-1. In addition, great savings at movies, grocery stores, sporting events, and more! Many coupons valid once a month. And… it makes a great gift!

They Have Arrived! 2017 Golden Opportunities Books!

Still Only $20! Available in the parish office!

Join the Men’s Club...

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ORDER A COPY OF SACRED SPACE You can reserve a copy of the book, Sacred Space, The Prayer Book 2017, by leaving your name at the parish office by Nov 1. The price is $15. Books will be delivered by Nov 27. Questions can be directed to Marge Quinn (convener of the evening group) and Sr. Liz Pardo (convener of the morning group). Call 708-403-0101.

Tuesday, October 18 HALLOWEEN PARTY Parish Life Center doors open 6:30pm Meeting begins at 7pm

We meet on the third Tuesday of each month

MEETING DATES 2016 2017 October 18 January 17 November 15 February 21 December 20 March 21 April 18 May 16

Tentative upcoming activities:

Painting/Craft Night; Exercising/Dancing

Game Night with pizza; “Soup or Salad” Dinner;

Spiritual speaker; St. Patrick's/St. Joseph’s Dinner;

Spa Night; Women’s Spiritual Retreat;

Chicago Broadway Play

New members are always welcome!

Bring a friend and come for free this month!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Women’s Club NEWS

HOLIDAY DÉCOR & MORE The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart Volunteers invite you to “Holiday Décor & More” Arts and Crafts, Holistic Care and Religious Goods Fair, this Sunday, Oct. 16, from 10am-3pm, in the St. Francis Woods Auditorium, 9201 W. St. Francis Rd, Frankfort, IL.

MASS OF REMEMBRANCE St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 15050 S. Wolf Rd., Orland Park, invites all to a Mass of Remembrance for those who have lost children of any age on Monday, Oct. 24, at 7pm.

SACRED HEART PARISH CRAFT SHOW You are cordially invited to the Sacred Heart ACCW Annual Holiday Craft Show scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10am to 6pm,and Sunday, Oct. 23, 8am to 2pm, to be held in the Ministry Center, 8245 W 111th St., Palos Hills. This is solely a craft show with many handmade goods to help you get started on your holiday shopping! Concessions will be available.

St. Denis 50th Year Reunion-Class of 1966 Sat., Oct. 22, 2016, Gatto's Restaurant, 8801 W. 143rd St., Orland Park, 5:30 pm. RSVP to Cathy Connor Zuro at irish52@sbcglobal.net or Butch Arrigoni, 708-712-8783.

The CJB Family School Association (FSA) is pleased to announce our

SIXTH ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT OUT! FRIDAY, NOV. 4 7-10 PM Father Upton Hall, St. Francis of Assisi Church 15050 Wolf Road, Orland Park FREE ADMISSION

Visit vendors selling a wide variety of products from local vendors: jewelry, handbags, candles, craft, food products, and more. Raffles all night. Non-alcoholic drinks will be served. Bring your own alcoholic beverage, appetizer, or dessert to share. All attending must be 21-over. Call your girlfriends, sisters, aunts, moms, and grandmas, and plan a night

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Join the families of St. Elizabeth Seton for our Second Annual Trunk or Treat Night!

This is a FUN & FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY! PRIZES FOR TRUNKS THAT ARE DECORATED AROUND

THE THEME OF THEIR CARVED PUMPKIN: (win a prize for Most Creative and Kid’s Choice)

Bring your Children ages 0-11in their costumes (please keep from overly scary themes as this is a family event). Children will gather in the Church Hall and families will have a chance to open up their

trunk or van and decorate it. Once finished, the children will be invited to Trick-or-Treat from car-to-car. (Stock up on your candy now!)

Fun games, movie, and activities in the Church Hall throughout the evening.

Ten Teens (16+) and Adults are needed to make this event successful! Call/Email Kyle Groves to register your vehicle or lead activities for the children. 708-403-0101 X104/kgroves@steseton.com

St. Elizabeth Seton Church

Saturday, October 29 6:00-9:00 pm in the Parking Lot

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Trunk or Treat This year’s Trunk or Treat will again be hosted in the Church Hall and the surrounding parking lot on Oct. 29, from 6pm to 9pm. We had a lot of fun last year and look for-ward to having another great year. I am looking for passionate indi-viduals to lend their creativity and excitement towards the activities

and design of the night.

October Events

Oct. 16 — BRANCHES HIGH SCHOOL 5:00pm-7:00pm

Oct. 23 — BRANCHES MIDDLE SCHOOL

5:00pm-7:00pm

Oct. 30 — BRANCHES HIGH SCHOOL 5:00pm-7:00pm

Basketball League

Sunday, October 16 At St. George(6707-175th St., Tinley Park)

Seton, Stephen, & George Vs. St. Mary’s 2pm

Sunday, October 23 At St. Catherine’s(10621 S. Kedvale, Oak Lawn)

St. Catherine’s Vs. Seton, Stephen, George 7:30pm

For questions, contact Kyle Groves, Youth/Young Adult Minister,

kgroves@steseton.com or 708-403-0101 x 105

Br

Branches Youth Ministry

Kyle Groves Parish Youth/ Young Adult

Minister

Brother Rice Open House Dates Open House: Sunday, Nov. 6, from 11am-1pm and Sunday, Dec. 4, 11am-1pm. For information, or to set up a personal tour contact Tim O'Connell '03 at 773-429-4312 or email toconnell@brice.org. Visit www.BrotherRice.org.

Seven Keys to Spiritual Wellness Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 11-12:30pm

Franciscan Village, 1270 Village Drive, Lemont Best selling author Joe Paprocki provides a prescription for spiritual health based on the rich wisdom of Catholic Tradi-tion. Within each of the seven “keys,” Joe identifies a spe-cific, persistent threat to the health of our souls and care-fully explains how that danger manifests itself in our daily lives. Then, in his non-dogmatic, inviting style, Joe offers a reliable strategy for beating that particular “virus” and for experiencing a strong, enduring spiritual health.

LITURGY: Understanding the Mass and its Significance for our Christian Life

Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 7-9pm Our Lady of the Woods Parish

10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park Michael Ruzicki will explore the role of the Eucharistic lit-urgy in the life of the parish and the Catholic Christian’s life. The Mass is where we come together as the Body of Christ to be nourished at the tables of the Word and the Eucharist. Possessing a deeper understanding and appre-ciation of the liturgy will therefore strengthen our baptismal call to mission and evangelization. This presentation is aimed to catechize the faithful, but more importantly, inspire them to deepen their participation and involvement in the parish’s liturgical celebrations.

The Thriving Family Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 6-8pm

St. George Parish, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park Do you ever feel like there’s more to family life than what your family is currently experiencing? With outside pres-sures unique to every family, it’s easy to lose sight of the gift of “family” is to our world. Join Maria Metzler as she uses stories to offer a path to living joyfully within your family. Maria’s insights into family life will inspire you to know that the meaning of “family” is more than just living with each other.

A Church on the Move: Ways to Get Mission and Mercy in Motion

Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10am-12 Noon Christ the King Parish, 9235 Hamilton, Chicago

Many statistics on the Catholic Church today are sobering, and the future of the Church can seem bleak. The average parish often feels helpless to anything that might help turn the tide to revitalize the Church. Author Joe Paprocki insists there is good news, by focusing on the one thing that the Church can offer the world — Jesus Christ.

To register for the above programs (sponsored by the Ministry Commission of Vicariate V) contact 708-388-4004 or email kmcnicholas@incarnationcatholic.com.

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Calling all 5th graders and older who would like to be an altar server...

ST. ELIZABETH SETON ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

Please come to an initial practice on: Monday, Oct. 17 at 2:15-3:15pm Monday, Oct. 17 at 3:15-4:15pm

Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 4-5pm Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9-10am

Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 4-5pm Monday, Nov. 14 at 2:15-3:15pm Monday, Nov. 14 at 3:15-4:15pm

Monday, Nov. 14 at 6-7pm

Fr. John Zurek

(Questions? Email: jzurek@steseton.com)

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Sixteen Eighth grade students were inducted into the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. Members have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Reverend Steve Dombrowski (St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Orland Park) and Ms. Mary Iannucilli (Principal of CJB) presided over the ceremony. The officers are: Ella Bailitz (President), Ben Combs (Vice President), Julianna Johnson (Secretary), and Grace Curry (Parliamentarian). As members of the NJHS, students will participate in projects that benefit the community, parishes, and school. Ms. Barb Kristin (Faculty Advisor) commented how very proud she is of these students for their academic achievements and especially for all the service they will provide to their parishes and the community. When asked what it meant to be part of NJHS, Ben Combs (Vice President) said, “Being a member of NJHS allows me opportunities to help others, provide service, and work toward making a better world.” Grace Curry (Parliamentarian) commented “Being a member of NJHS means being part of a group of students who have put a lot of hard work and dedication into their education. It is an honor to be a part of NJHS after all our hard work.” NJHS member, Kevin Bugos, added, “Being a part of NJHS offers me an opportunity to use my talents to provide service to my community, school, church and family, and to strive to be a good leader in the school.” NJHS members are Terence Amador, Ella Bailitz, Kevin Bugos, Jacob Coleman, Benjamin Combs, Grace Curry, Ariana Hazemi, Julianna Johnson, Emma Kulpinski, Mac Maciulewicz, Colin Peck, Katianne Soltys, Christopher Staszak, Raven Talusan, Madeleine Viz, and Nora Whitten. The NJHS Program is overseen by Barb Kristin and the Faculty Council is Tracy Cokinos, Andrea Lampasona, Julie Martin, Marnie O’Neill, and Maria Niemiec.

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School is YOUR PARISH SCHOOL!

We are a Catholic elementary school offering instruction in 3-year old Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. CJB is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

and is included in ”Chicago” magazine’s list of Top Private Schools in the Chicago area. For more information about CJB, visit www.cjbschool.org or call Mrs. Cynthia Devlin,

Enrollment Director, at 708-403-6525 ext. 127 or cdevlin@cjbschool.org

CJB - National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony

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NOVEMBER MEETING

Seniors of Seton

SAINT OF THE WEEK

ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH (D. 107)

Born in Syria, Ignatius converted to Christianity and eventually became bishop of Antioch.

In the year 107, Emperor Trajan visited Antioch and forced the Christians there to choose between death and apostasy. Ignatius would not deny Christ and thus was condemned to be put to death in Rome. Ignatius is well known for the seven letters he wrote on the long journey from Antioch to Rome. Five of these letters are to churches in Asia Minor; they urge the Christians there to remain faithful to God and to obey their superiors. He warns them against heretical doctrines, providing them with the solid truths of the Christian faith. The sixth letter was to Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, who was later martyred for the faith. The final letter begs the Christians in Rome not to try to stop his martyrdom, “The only thing I ask of you is to allow me to offer the libation of my blood to God. I am the wheat of the Lord; may I be grounded y the teeth of the beasts to become the immaculate bread of Christ.” Ignatius bravely met the lions in the Circus Maximus.

COMMENT Ignatius’ great concern was for the unity and order of the Church. Even greater was his willingness to suffer martyrdom rather than deny his Lord Jesus Christ. Not to his own suffering did Ignatius draw attention, but to the love of God which strengthened him. He knew the price of commitment and would not deny Christ, even to save his own life.

QUOTE “I greet you Smyrna together with the Churches of God present here with me. They comfort me in every way, both in body and in soul. My chains, which I carry about on me for Jesus Christ, beg-ging that I may happily make my way to God, exhort you: perse-vere in your concord and in your community prayers.” — Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Church at Tralles

You can still buy tickets for the November chicken and beef luncheon catered by Berkot’s, which can be purchased for $8.00 in the parish office. No sales at the meeting.

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WE GOTTA BINGO SHOW CHICAGO THEATER WORKS

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 A few seats left...

The Seniors of Seton and Festival of Friendship invite you to attend “We Gotta Bingo Show” at the Chicago Theater Works. The $68 per person ticket includes show and family-style Italian meal including appetizers, salad, lasagna, and a dessert. Depart at 10am from St. Elizabeth Seton parking lot. Call Anna Talley for reservation or information.

DRURY LANE SHOW AND LUNCH THURSDAY, DEC. 8

A few seats left... The “Crazy for You” show and lunch at the theater includes soup of the day, choice of entrée (lemon sole or chicken breast marsala), dinner rolls, potato, vegetable and dessert. Tickets are $78 per person. Depart St. Elizabeth Seton parking lot at 10am. Registration form available in the parish office. Call Anna Talley for reservation or information.

Trip questions or reservations please contact Anna Talley at 708-532-6731.

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It shouldn’t be that difficult to be humble when standing before God in prayer. However, in addition to telling God what “I” want/need, we must remember the needs of the world around us.

NEXT WEEK: “I” TROUBLE

Fr. James V. Marchionda, op, wrote a song — “The Prayer of the Lowly” — that sets part of our first reading to music: “The prayer of the lowly pierces the clouds and does not rest till it finds God.” Although Sirach proclaims that God knows no favorites, God seems to hear the cry of the lowly — that is, the oppressed, the widow, and the orphan — with sharper ears. Pope Frances keeps reminding us about this: “God’s heart has a special place for the poor.” We see a picture of this in today’s Gospel parable. It is the prayer of the tax collector, who did not even raise his eyes to heaven, that Jesus offers as an example of the attitude we need. He simply and hon-estly prayed, “O God, be merciful to me a sinner.” His poverty freed him to name his utter need for God. The Pharisee, on the other hand, was full of himself, “I thank you… I am not like the rest… I fast… I pay tithes.” It’s all about him: “I, I, I, I.” The Pharisee had what can be referred to as “I” trouble. Even when looking heavenward, he could see only himself. Each of us is poor in our own way because we are all sinners. We need God’s rich mercy to heal us, transform us, and raise us up. Each of us has “I” trouble from time to time. It’s all about me. However, if we can admit our need for God’s mercy, like the tax collector, and give God the glory, like the au-thor of Second Timothy, our prayer can pierce the clouds and will find rest in the God who judges justly, affirms the right, and will not delay in answering our prayers.

The LORD is a God of justice (Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18). Once again we hear that God’s ways are not like our ways. While we tend to show partiality to those who are rich and powerful, God reaches out and embraces those who are weak and powerless. They are the chosen ones of God, for they recognize that they

cannot survive without His intervention. God hears the prayers of the poor and weak and responds to their needs. We hear that the “lowly pierces the clouds; it does not rest till it reaches its goal.”

The crown of righteousness awaits me (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18).

WORLD

MISSION SUNDAY

October 23, 2016

My God, My mercy,

help me name my need for You

in my wealth and in my poverty.

Hear my prayer and be

merciful to me, a sinner.

Amen.

St. Paul is writing from prison facing the possi-bility of death. There is a beauty in the attitude expressed: Paul views his life as a libation. He speaks of his ministry and his life as a sacri-fice poured out to obtain the salvation of those to whom he preached. Even when no one

stood by him to defend him, Paul believed that God would never abandon him. There are moments in our life when we are sure that no one could possibly understand what is hap-pening to us. It is at such moments that Paul’s words can be a great consolation to us.

SECOND READING

FIRST READING

REFLECTION

GOSPEL "O God, be merciful to me, a sinner" (Luke 18:9-14). We are presented a parable concerning righteous-ness in the eyes of God. Jesus tells of two men, one a Pharisee and the other a tax col-lector. The Pharisees were a group of dedi-

cated Jewish laymen who attempted to prac-tice the law as fully as possible. They even “built a fence around the law,” meaning that they took the law to its widest possible extent to be sure that they observed the smallest part of the law. This made this particular Pharisee feel good about himself. He had be-come self-righteous and felt that he was doing God a favor in all that he did. The tax collector had the opposite attitude. Tax collecting was an unclean profession. He knew he was a sinner, so he approached God with humility. He was forgiven while the Pharisee was not (for the Pharisee did not even feel that he needed forgiveness).

Readings for the Week October 10-October 15 Mon.: Eph 2:1-10; Lk 12:13-21 Tues.: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Lk 10:1-9 Wed.: Eph 3:2-12; Lk 12:39-48 Thurs.: Eph 3:14-21; Lk 12:49-53 Fri.: Eph 4:1-6; Lk 12:54-59 Sat: Eph 4:7-16; Lk 13:1-9

Dear Parish Family of St. Elizabeth Seton,

St. Coletta’s is a social service agency providing residential, educational and vocational services to children and adults with developmental disabilities without regard to race, religion or economic background. Currently St. Coletta’s has 27 group homes in 15 southwestern suburban communities in the Chicago area. Two of these group homes and one apartment are situated within the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish boundaries. Many of these developmentally disabled individuals at St. Coletta’s are wards of the State and consider us their family. With all of the cutbacks in funding within the State of Illinois, it is impossible to provide Christmas gifts for all of the special needs people entrusted to their care. That is why they are hoping you will help God’s most vulnerable people. Sincerely,

Brittany Bennett

Director of Development

We received an appeal from St. Coletta’s Foundation which we want to share with you...

Would you be willing to help?

In the St. Coletta’s residential homes located in our parish boundaries, there are a total of 21 men living at these three sites, all of whom are non-verbal and/or autistic with various mental capacities.

If you are able to provide an “age-appropriate” Christmas gift for one of these men, their names (with specific gift Suggestions) and gift tags will be available in the Narthex on the weekend of Oct. 29-Oct. 30.

The gifts need to be returned by Wednesday, Nov. 17, so as not to conflict with the St. Procopius Christmas Drive. God bless you for your care and generosity,

Donna Stolinski St. Elizabeth Seton Business Manager

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HALLOWEEN PET PARADE Alvernia Manor Senior Living, 13860 Main St., Lemont, invite you and your pet to join them in their Halloween Pet Parade on Friday, Oct. 21, from 1:30-2:30pm. They welcome all gentle, easy going pets who enjoy being in costume and with other pets. Please RSVP to Laura at 630-257-7721.

TINLEY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY

The Tinley Park Police Department is hosting a Citizens Police Academy which is a 12-week program designed to provide a working knowledge of Law Enforcement and the Tinley Park Police Department. The program is free of charge and is limited to 25 students per session. Applicants must be over the age of 21 and must live or work within the Village of Tinley Park. Each weekly block of instruction will run from 7-10 pm. The class will start on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, and end on Thursday, March 23 with a graduation ceremony to be held on Thursday, March 30. The program will be both informative and educational, with some classes allowing hands on participation. Applications are available at the Tinley Park Police Department, 7850 W. 183rd St. Application deadline is November 1, 2016 and it can be dropped off at the station.

FOR WIDOWED MEN AND WOMEN There will be a retreat workshop on Nov. 5/Nov. 6, 2016 and on Jan. 21/Jan. 22, 2017, at Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer (located in Lemont on Alvernia Manor’s campus). Being widowed is a special loss and this program is designed especially to help the widowed find hope and joy again. Includes overnight and meals. Call Joyful Again Widowed Ministry at 708-354-7211. Visit www.joyfulagain.org or email joyfulagain7211@gmail.com.

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Chicago Dueling Pianos St. Julie Billiart Church Devine Center

Saturday, October 22 Dave Roberts & Desiree Irwin, Dueling Pianists

Dave and Desiree have had multiple appearances on Oprah Winfrey, performed at Soldier Field, Grant Park, Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and London and Paris. They are members of "Dueling Pianos International."

Tickets: $30 (includes buffet dinner and performance) Cash Bar

Doors open: 5:30pm; Dinner: 6pm; Performance: 7:15pm Purchase tickets at the St. Julie Billiart Parish Office

7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, (708) 429-6767 Tickets will not be sold at-the-door

9201 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort FRIDAY, OCT. 21 FRIDAY, NOV. 4

FRIDAY, NOV. 18 FRIDAY, DEC., 9

Doors open 5:30 pm Early Bird Game 6:30 pm

Bingo 7:00 pm Queen of Hearts Jackpot at $5,000!

All cash prizes! Players are welcome to bring dinner in.

FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEART

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PRAYER/OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Social Action Ministry How we serve: Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen in Joliet; Sharing Parish with St. Procopius Church; Pro Life Ministry includes: COURAGE Program, Mother’s Day Flowers For Life; Life Chain Sunday, Diaper Drive; Respond Now Out-reach; SWIFT (South West Interfaith Team); Environmental Ministry; Speaker nights.

Seton Rosary Group All are invited to join in praying of the Holy Rosary. We meet each Tuesday and Thursday in the church, by our statue of the Mary, following the 9am Mass.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every Wednesday morning in the church, following the 9am Mass.

Heart Warmers Meal Ministry Heart Warmers is an outreach program where Seton volun-teers deliver homemade meals to people of our parish com-munity when they are experiencing times with medical, health, new baby, recovery, or grief issues. To schedule re-ceiving a meal or to become a meal provider contact Barb Cristofaro at 708-349-7493 or heartwarmers-ses@att.net.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Shawls are prayerfully created, blessed, and distributed to those who have a need for the spiritual, physical or emo-tional comfort. Knit or crochet in your home and/or at the twice-monthly meetings. To become a knitter or to obtain a shawl, call Sharon Leone at 708-226-4836.

Seton Sowers-Newborns in Need If you knit/crochet/sew, your skills to make clothing/blankets for premature newborn babies at the University of Illinois Hospital. We meet monthly in the Church Hall. Donations of yarn/fabric/baby toiletries/supplies accepted. For information/meeting dates, contact Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.

HOPE Employment Ministry HOPE is open to everyone. All of our services, to both job seekers and employers, are free. We meet the first Tues-day of each month in the Church Hall at 7pm. Our meetings consist of networking, resume review, guest speakers and open forums. Contact Lee Junkans at ajunkans@aol.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere desire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the downstairs St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays, from 7:30-8:45pm. AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking.

Families Anonymous If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has a substance abuse problem, attend a Families Anony-mous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hosp. 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). Call 708-429-2507 or 708-269-9853.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Anyone within parish boundaries in need of assistance from SVDP, may call the parish office at 708-403-0101.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION

New Parishioners We welcome new members. All are invited to participate in the life and mission of the parish. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available in the parish office and on our parish website. Please visit the parish office to register or obtain the registration form on the parish website. Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturday, between 4:15-4:45pm. Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the parish office Center early. Limited to six children per Sunday. Baptismal Preparation Couples preparing for the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in faith development. This session is mandatory prior to the Baptism. Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Call 708-403-0101 for information. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adults, 18 and older, who wish to become Catholic are enrolled in a formation process (RCIA) that includes prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the Church’s life and values, rituals and traditions. For in-formation call the parish office 708-403-0101. Ministry of Care is available to give Communion to the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for assistance. In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regu-lations hospitals can no longer contact the parish re-garding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center. Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are asked to make arrangements six months in advance. Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from readings and music to flowers and video taping. Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, as well as at a number of special liturgies. Teen Choir sings at the 11:30am Sunday Masses.

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

9300 West 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 708-403-0101

www.steseton.com

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Pastoral Staff Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph.D, Pastor Rev. John Zurek, Associate Pastor Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Deacon: Frank Gildea Deacon: Dennis (Barb) Cristofaro Deacon: Joe (Mary) Truesdale

Liturgy Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy

Music Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music

Parish Office Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Communications Director Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist Karen Mirecki, Afternoon Receptionist

Youth/Young Adult Ministry Kyle Groves, Director Bruce Hall, Coordinator

Religious Education Staff Susan Matthews, Director of Religious Education Diana Barracca, Administration Assistant Mary Vlaming, Secretary

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Laurie De Mik-Renn, CJB Day Maintenance Supervisor Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, Staff

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday:

9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday:

7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am

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

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

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM SUNDAY: 8:30AM-1PM

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School WEBSITE: WWW.CJBSCHOOL.ORG 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin

10/22 & 10/23 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM

GREETERS R. Coe S. Hermann E. Herman S. Klean W. Krol R. Lamparski J. Schuman P. Staszewski

C. Chor G. Lukasiewicz L. McGhee S. McGhee B. Tenuta

K. Fox/ M. Fox D. Gurka/ M. Gurka P. Gurka M. Gurka J. Klomes J. Klomes L. Klomes M. Klomes A. Lloyd A. McCoy D. Minnick

R. Chehy P. Havlin B. Krueger S. Lorenz N. Lorenz J. Moran D. Weber

I. Cox K. Cox B. Findura M. Gniady K. Ivancich B. Ivancich S. Klean M. McMahon

LECTORS M. Ward M. Taska

D. Houha

B. Hall D. Roti

A. Kowal Family Mass

P. Hambrick M. O’Sullivan

ALTAR SERVERS

N. Fitzgerald A. Rihani M. Moehle

A. Boertlein L. Krueger A. Dennis

H. Gacek O. Durkin J. Durkin

A. Scumaci M. Perillo S. Cuba

E. Ryan K. DeHaan D. Lingan

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

J. Murphy P. Ihnat M. Ihnat B. Raymond F. Ward K. Gagliardi B. Cristofaro L. Jeffrey D. Cristofaro G. Roy M. O’Connor T. Hanlon

D. Houha D. Nykiel A. Weishaar K. Nanfeldt A. Bramasco F. Mankowski D. Flynn J. Dickover

C. Kirk P. Bergamini J. Austin L. Austin S. Arcos B. Kemp J. Juds E. Pawlak P. Orozco T. Leeson K. Oliver M. Galka

K. O’Sullivan R. Grill J. Kokotan-Krauss D. Benker L. Gent M. Schmidt J. Nemec S. Weishaar J. Federico T. Federico E. Federico S. Rosinski J. Mysker

S. Ivey S. Villegas J. Bilas T. Wolski K. Hall T. Scorzo J. Holmquist C. Holmquist M. O’Connor M. Merino

Attention All Ministers!

Ministers schedules available at: www.steseton.com Then visit: Music and Liturgy