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Mary is a glorious star a stationary light
high over this vast sea of earth. There it shines, a guide to all…
When the storms of temptation strike,
when you run against the reefs of affliction, look to your Star, call upon Mary.
When tossed to and fro
by the waves of pride, of hate, of envy, of greed, look to your Star, call upon Mary…
If you have fallen victim to some terrible crime,
if you are overwhelmed by the reproaches of an evil conscience,
think of Mary, call upon Mary.
Do not let her name leave your lips, hold it to your heart.
If you imitate her,
you will never go astray. If you implore her help, you will never waver.
If you keep her in your thoughts, you will never sin. If she assists you, you will never stumble.
If she protects you, then never fear. If she guides you, you will never tire.
If she befriends you, your salvation is assured.
Capital Repair Fund LAST WEEK, I WROTE ABOUT OUR PARISH’S APPROACH to the Archdiocesan budgeting priority called “deferred maintenance,” namely that when the Cardinal Bernardin School was formed a fund called the “Capital
Repair Fund” was opened, into which both St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and the Cardinal Bernardin School would contribute money on a regular basis.
THIS CAPITAL REPAIR FUND WOULD BE USED to cover the long-term maintenance, repairs, and necessary parts replacement for all of the parish’s buildings and the parking lot. Certain buildings, such as the rectory and the “Cornerstone” building, are used exclusively by the parish, and so funds drawn from the Capital Repair Fund come from the parish’s contributions to the fund. For the buildings which the school uses, and for the parking lot maintenance and repairs, the “Shared Usage Agreement” between the parish and the school states that the financial responsibility for this deferred maintenance is to be divided 62% to the parish and 38% to the school.
OVER THE YEARS, BOTH THE PARISH AND THE SCHOOL CONTRIBUTED to the Capital Repair Fund as a regular part of their budgeting processes, and money from the fund was used for a number of repair or replacement items. Thus, when I came to the parish about three years ago, there was about $250,000 in the Capital Repair Fund, and due to various budgeting constraints, both the parish and the school were beginning to ask what amount of money was sufficient to maintain in the fund, because that total would determine how much money, if any, the parish and the school would have to put into the fund for the next fiscal year.
FOR A FEW YEARS THERE WAS NO ADEQUATE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION, because no one had a clear idea about when something might break down and need repair or replacement, and what the accompanying cost might be. Thus, last year, the Facilities and Construction Department of the Archdiocese referred us to a company which specializes in evaluating buildings and projecting future maintenance, repair, and replacement costs. People from this company came out, looked closely at all of our buildings, and from their observations they developed a very detailed report, which charts replacement costs for all the major components of our buildings, and the projected year in which needed replace-ments will take place. The charts they developed go all the way to the year 2023.
THESE CHARTS ARE A REAL “EYE OPENER.” The bottom line is that by 2023 they project that we will need over $1,775,000 in deferred maintenance costs for the church and the school building, not even counting the rectory and Cornerstone needs. Also, that total is in today’s dollars, and does not take into account inflation, or escalated costs of labor and materials over the years.
Next week I will share some parts of this report in more detail.
May God bless you,
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 13, 2012
From Father Rich Homa
SharingsSharingsSharings
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Sunday Reflections for
THE FEAST OF THE
ASCENSION May 20, 2012
Through the Father’s power still at work in Him, Jesus ascends to sit at God’s right hand. There Jesus intercedes for us as we continue the work of bringing the good news of God’s salvation to others. His Ascension contains a promise that where He is, those faithful to Him will also be.
A RETURN, NOT A RETIREMENT
In this passage Jesus commissions His apos-tles and promises them that He will accom-pany them and grant them miraculous pow-ers to give witness to the good news. Some of the accounts in the Acts of the Apostles are, in fact, a fulfillment of these predictions (e.g. when St. Paul is bitten by a poisonous
snake and is not affected by its venom). Do these miracles still occur today? There are many stories of great and small ways that God intervenes in the lives of people even today (e.g. visions, locutions, other powerful events, coincidences that must be from God, etc.).
The Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and took His seat at the right hand of God (Mark 16;15-20).
In Bill Davis’ play Mass Appeal, the young deacon complains about the parish where he grew up, where the “hippy dippy hymn commit-tee” selected “Leaving on a Jet Plane” for the Feast of the Ascension. The young deacon did not find it appropriate for the dignity of the event being celebrated. To say the least, it rendered insipid what should be a feast of pro-found relevance. The Ascension continues the celebration of the paschal mystery of Christ’s suffering, death and resurrection, and return to
the Father. It is not just an “after-thought” feast, a bringing down of the curtain on Jesus’ life and ministry on earth. We celebrate Jesus’ return to the Father to intercede for us and to make possible the sending of the Spirit for the continuation of God’s plan of salvation for all people, now taken up by the Church under the direction of this same Spirit. Luke’s account of the As-cension places emphasis on the work yet to be done — witnessing to Jesus “to the ends of the earth.” This is further highlighted when the two men in white garments suddenly appear after Jesus is taken up and removed from their sight. “Why are you standing there looking up at the sky?” they ask. Time to get moving. Mark’s account has Jesus sending them out to “proclaim the gospel to every creature,” and promises that great signs will accompany them. Mark’s final word affirms that “the Lord worked with them.”
Readings for the Week May 14th-19th: Mon.: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Jn 15:9-17 Tues.: Acts 16:22-34; Jn 16:5-11 Wed.: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1; Jn 16:12-15 Thurs.: Acts 18:1-8; Jn 16:16-20 Fri.: Acts 18:9-18; Jn 16:20-23 Sat.: Acts 18:23-28; Jn 16:23b-28
REFLECTION
As the Apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up (Acts 1:1-11). FIRST READING
This reading is a prayer asking that we might understand the mystery into which God has called us. If we could only understand that mystery, then we surely would not have a problem finding the courage to live the Chris-tian call. The key to understanding this mys-tery is to reflect upon our redemption. Jesus died for us, but the Father exalted Him. The Father had raised Jesus from the dead and welcomed Him into the glory of heaven. The Father also proclaimed Jesus to be Lord of
everything that exists in the heavens and on the earth and under the earth. Viewing the cross without the eyes of faith, we might con-clude that Jesus had been humiliated. But the Father considered Jesus to be most loving, for on the cross Jesus showed Himself to be obedient even unto death. This was the hour of Jesus’ glory, and it was because of this that the Father exalted Jesus in supreme glory.
GOSPEL
We hear an outline of the ministry, which be-gan in Jerusalem, and then spread to Judea and Samaria, and then to the ends of the earth. This is the exact pattern that one finds
throughout the pages of the Acts of the Apos-tles. Jesus promises the disciples that they will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
SECOND READING God seated Jesus at His right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23).
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STEWARDSHIP
COLLECTION FOR 5-6-12: $27,988.39
KIDS COLLECTION: $52.39
Thank you for your generosity.
Sat., May 12th (5pm) Anna Vallort; Eleanor Michalski; John Nolan; Jack Squires; Raymond Durkin; Gregory Szyndrowski; Marianne Hoogeweg; Joan Sipowicz Sunday, May 13th (7:15am) Mary Lou Naponiello; Mary Nykiel; Maria Roti (8:30am) Dorothy Lehocky; Edith Graziano; Agnes Mazur (10am) Dolores Sadlis; Clara McMullen; Mary Moran; Josephine Botica; Geraldine Peck; Frances Gill; Donna Thompson; Yolanda Politano; Marie Skibinski; Harriet Dorken (11:30am) Mary Biegel; Maxine Tomasiewicz; Daniel Roczniak; Dolores Pawlak; Cecilia Zmuda; Charles Ozzarello Mon., May 14th (9am) Harriet Dorken; Lydia Irwin; Edward Chianelli Tues., May 15th (9am) Clara McMullen; Ed Chianelli; Dolores O’Connor; James Dunbar Wed., May 16th (9am) Gregory Szyndrowski; Paul Baumgartner; Fr. Joseph Traube Thurs., May 17th (9am) Salvatore Roti; Scott Misch Fri., May 18th (9am) Robert and Joseph Wertz; Helen List
MASS INTENTIONS
We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Lucia Arteaga Maria Gutierrez Edita Jurkasta Mike Ceglarski Fannie Chianelli Virginia Vazquez Cindy Seck Baby Sean Thomas McGrath For our deceased: Ceil Kenny Christine Bajenski Barbara Marozas Harry Wohler “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember in your prayers those preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Courtney Vogelsanger and William Vogelsanger; 5-19-12 Joanna Wynimko and Tyler Vaughn; 6-9-12 Traci Sucharski and Christopher Seps; 6-9-12 Kim Archer and Jacob Stout; 6-16-12
WEDDINGS
Tina Kovalcik Marjorie Pitt Dr. Barbara Soltes (Children: Karina and Daniel Soltes)
WELCOME
Flowers for Life
Mother’s Day Flower Sale THIS WEEKEND!
May 12th/May 13th
NEW THIS YEAR... This Mother’s Day Flower Sale
will NOT include single stem roses, but will offer a variety of bouquets…
The Social Action Ministry will be selling beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers after all the Masses on May 12/13. You will find an array of roses, carnations, mixed floral, hy-drangea and gerber daisy bouquets. Each bouquet is wrapped in tissue and presenta-tion ready. Proceeds will help women in crisis pregnancies with assistance. Please support this life-saving work of The Women's Center of Greater Chicagoland. Last year, they pro-vided compassionate counseling, social ser-vice referrals, and material goods to over 5,000 women. Since its founding in 1984 and with generous donations, they have helped save more than 34,000 babies and their mothers, from the tragedy of abortion.
The St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Community carries the cross during the Walk With The Cross on Good Friday led by Fr. Stan Kuca. All participants are offered the opportunity to “carry the cross” as the group leaves from the front doors of the church and processes down 167th St. (east) to 88th Ave. Fr. Stan conducts a prayer service at the local park. The cross is carried back to the church where Fr. Stan of-fers a final prayer and invites all to enter into the Good Friday Veneration of the Cross Prayer Service immediately following.
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During the 3pm Prayer Service on Good Friday, the priests lie prostrate at the foot of the altar to show homage to our Crucified Lord.
Fr. Homa, Fr. Gubbins, Fr. Stan Kuca, Deacon Joe Bishop bring forth the Cross and lead us in Prayer at the Foot of the Cross. On this day our as members of the Body of Christ it is both our privilege and responsibility to pray for the needs of our world. Cantor Len Pawelczyk
sings the words “This is the wood of the cross, on which hung the Savior of the World.” We respond, “Come let us worship.”
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During the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday the Church waits in darkness for the entrance of the Pascal Candle lit from the New Fire, symboliz-ing the Light of Christ rising in glory, dispelling the darkness of our hearts and minds. Fr. Homa lights the new Paschal Candle lit from the New Fire. Fr. Stan Kuca, Fr. Bill Gubbins, Deacon Candidate Dennis Cristofaro and altar server Henry Pawelczyk watch in reverence.
While the Litany of the Saints is sung, the new Paschal Candle is brought to the Baptismal Font for the Blessing of the Water. Deacon Joe Bishop presents the Candle to Fr. Homa who lowers the Paschal Candle into the water “three times” for the blessing.
From the Blessed Paschal Candle the assembly receives the New Light from altar servers Haley Galvin, Andrew Durbin, Trey Shattuck, Henry Pawelczyk, Francesca Velcich and Bradley Ryan, who then share this symbol of Light as all renew their Baptismal promises.
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St. Elizabeth Seton Church FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
May 12, 2012
Congratulations and Blessings to our First Communicants...
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Zachary Adduci Carmel Alonso Angelina Arredondo Emily Ballou Savannah Berner Allison Boertlein Caroline Bueche Aidan Bulthuis Lindsay Burns Madeline Casey Joseph Chirillo Nathan Chirillo Jason Cialdella Ella Coyle Allie D’Andrea Ava D’Andrea Katherine DeHaan Anna Dennis Ryan Doherty John Durkin Brian Dykstra Nicholas Edelen Jackson Flynn Salvatore Fortino IV Colette Gagen Daniel Gill Jennifer Golden Margaret Gregg Grace Hamilton
Shamus Haran Jake Hartwig Matthew Holic Dario Hernandez Kelly Hudson Alison Irace Brianna Iraci Cecilia Johnson Emmanuel Kalaj Alyssa Kampwirth Ethan Kashanitz Gavin Kissane Sarah Kohs Katheryn Kramek A.J. Le Josephine Leafblad Isabella Lemus Oliver Lotesto Emily Lysiak Abigail Maloney Hannah Martinez Innis Martinez Robert Martinez Thomas McAuliffe III Vanessa McIntyre-Zager Michelle McMahan Mia Miroballi Grace Misiunas Andrea Montgomery William Mullen Daniel Murphy Ava Murray Morgan O’Malley Nicholas Papciak Ashley Perez Luke Reiter Madalyn Riebel
Alyssa Rohe Daniel Sanchez Benjamin Schieber Matthew Seguin Shaun Seguin Sofia Serdar Brooke Sikorski Cyril Silario Shane Tanke Connor Todd Declan Tunney Anthony Viglielmo Jr. Emmanuel Villalobos Alivia Villegas Alyssa Villegas Kyle Wagner Juliana Warfield Zachary Zawilinski Charles Zufan
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Journey with the Lord and let your heart hear God’s Words….
By Margie Guadagno St. Elizabeth Seton Pastoral Associate
When the disciples
met Jesus
on the road,
they were
disappointed
and sad.
He walked with them
and listened to
their story.
Then, by opening up
the Scriptures
He gave them hope!
He helped them see
that they were
not abandoned
or left orphaned,
that God
was with them
and would
always be part
of their journey.
The Road To EmmausThe Road To EmmausThe Road To Emmaus The Road To Emmaus The Road To EmmausThe Road To EmmausThe Road To Emmaus
Becoming Who We Are Meant To Be...
T HERE ARE CERTAIN THINGS THAT HAPPEN IN LIFE, either to us personally or in our society, that are burned into our memories. We
all remember where we were during the snowstorms of ’67 or ’79, or where we were when President Kennedy was shot, or what we were doing when the planes attacked the World Trade Center. Those things are very clear in my mind, as if they happened yesterday. There is another memory that is very clear, also. The day I said something to my child that my mother used to say to me! My daughter, Toni, was in First grade and wanted to join some of her friends at a park that was several blocks away. Now, keep in mind that this is my first-born who had only just been allowed to go around the block by herself. As we ‘discussed’ whether or not she should go, she finally got to the one argument every child uses. “All the other kids get to go!” Without a moment’s hesitation I an-swered, “And if all the other kids jump off a bridge do you want to do that, too?” As soon as the words escaped from my lips my mother’s face loomed before me and a cold chill ran down my back!!! I can’t tell you how many things were running through my mind. Comments from my mother were rushing to the sur-face: some day you’ll understand that this is for your own good… I was a child once, too… and the most infamous prophecy: when you have children I hope you have one just like you! (There was a sobering thought.)
I T TOOK QUITE SOME TIME to assimi-late what had just happened to me. I ran through years of conversations—
and arguments—with my mother only to now view them from ‘the other side.’ It was one of the most emotional, but growthful, periods of my life. I was no longer the child, I was the parent. Like it or not, I had crossed a threshold. Life seems to be a series of thresholds to be crossed. And sometimes it’s the same one several times! I know that often I am not successful the first time I try to grow spiritually in my life. Nor am I successful the second, third, or even fourth time. But the great thing about God is that he loves us enough to give us chance after chance after chance after chance.
T HAT’S WHAT’S SO GREAT about being Catholic. Our liturgical year is very conducive to helping
us along on our journey. Every year during Lent, we are encouraged to look inward so we can root out bad habits and replace them with ones more informed by the gospel of Christ. Then, during the Easter season, as we listen to the accounts of how Jesus’ disciples did the same thing after the Resurrection, we become more aware of the grace of our lives and the love God has for us. And because of that great love we change and we grow. Sort of like becoming our mothers…and you know what? That’s not such a bad thing to happen!
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Living Spirit IT WAS INCREDIBLE AND VERY EXCITING FOR ALL OF US WHEN BOB VELCICH, a husband and a father, a parishioner, a catechist for our Religious Education Program, a Eucharistic Minister and a lector, was truly inspired by the Holy Spirit to design this tremendous piece of art, Living Spirit, that hangs over our Ambo in the sanctuary. It was created for our Confirmation that was held on April 21, 2012. The Most Rev. Andrew P. Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, came to our parish to confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on 138 Eighth Grade students from our Religious Education Program and Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School. During the Confirmation homily, Bishop Wypych asked the Confirmandi what the color red symbolized. “Love” was the answer. The importance of Catholicism and the sharing of faith has always been important to Bob. His design represents the idea of the Holy Spirit coming down over the Ambo, where the Book of the Gospels is placed — the inspired Word of God. The movement of the piece represents how the Holy Spirit is in constant motion around and through us. The hope is that we become aware of this Holy Spirit in our daily lives. The Confirmation was a truly a great celebration. We congratulate all of our Confirmation candidates and sincerely thank Bob for his many gifts that he shares with us. We will all be able to enjoy the sharing of his faith and creativity through Pentecost, Sunday, May 27th ( remember to wear red!).
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“It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you…”
Is God calling you to a vocation to the priesthood or religious life? For information about the priesthood contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or at [email protected] or go to www.ChicagoPriest.com. For information on religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at [email protected], or call 312-534-5240, and for the Permanent Diaconate Program, call Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or email [email protected].
PLEASE HELP! VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED!
The Vocation Cross is presented on Wednesday at the 9am Mass. Participants pray daily for one week
and return the cross on Tuesday for the next participant. To sign up, please call 708-403-0101.
Please join in prayer… PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Holy Spirit, eternal Spring of joy and peace, it is You who open the heart and the mind to the Divine Call; it is You who make effective every impetus towards good, towards truth, towards charity. Your “inexpressible groans” rise up to the Father from the heart of the Church, which suffers and struggles for the Gospel. Open the hearts and minds of young people so that a new flowering of holy vocations may show forth the fidelity of your love, and all may know Christ, the true light of the world to offer to every human being the sure hope of eternal life. Amen. — Pope John Paul II
Parish Vocation News
A reflection from
SACRED SPACE,
The prayer book
for 2012
Reflection for May 13-19th
Something to think about this week: With many of the parables, we look for the central message. It doesn’t help to seek meaning in all the details – that is not how the Jews would have heard them or how Jesus intended them. Jesus would want to convey one main lesson, as in the parable of the talents. Here are three persons with different gifts. In Jesus day a talent was a coin, but in this parable its general meaning is a gift or a skill with which each of us is blessed. Some have more gifts than others – that’s obvious. People have different temperaments, some more optimistic than others, some more intelligent, a more or less attractive personality, a stronger or sicklier body, more or less beautiful skin, face, body, etc. Jesus is saying: Use everything you are given. Live your life to the full. Don’t hide away the gifts God gives you, whether of personality or brains or whatever. The biggest tragedy is a life unlived. The fact that you are blessed in a different way from your sister or brother or parents or friends does not mean that you should hide away the personality and abilities you have. Use your gifts to the full for yourself, for others.
This is the central message: use everything you are given.
Newborns In Need The Seton Sowers Chapter of Newborns in Need will be meeting on Monday, May 21st at 9:30am. They will be collecting knitted, crocheted and sewn baby items for the sick and premature babies who need to spend time in the hospital. If you
are able to make clothing and blankets or would like to see some of the items our members have made, come to the meeting. Patterns, yarn and fabric are provided. If you cannot attend or would like more information, please call Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.
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St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry
Social Action Ministry is updating its member list…. Any current or former members who would like to remain members and/or remain on our
mailing list are encouraged to contact us. Please forward your name, address, phone number and email address to Carol Davis, [email protected], or call 708-403-9447.
Please join us! Anyone interested in becoming a new member or in volunteering to assist
with various projects on an as-needed basis, may also contact us!
Burial Pall and Sewing Workshops Continue THE SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY MAKES BURIAL CLOTHS at the request of Fr. Rick Frechette the doctor-priest who runs the Haiti Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos orphanage and hospital in St. Damien. We use pillowcases and cut bed sheets for burial clothes. We also sew together reusable cloth diapers, dresses for girls using pillowcases, and boys pants from used t-shirts and baby blankets. Our gifts of love are sent to Haiti, Africa, and India. The need is great.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, the next burial cloth workshop is on Tuesday, May 15th from 10am-12:30pm and 6:30-9pm at Zion Lutheran Church, 171st and 70th Ave., Tinley Park and on Friday, May 18th at St. Damian Church, Oak Forest from 6:30-9pm. THIS PROJECT IS IN GOD’S HANDS and keeps growing. Sheets, pillowcases, baby blankets, holy cards, and t-shirts are needed. Please drop them off in the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Office. Thank you for your support. Service hours are available. Please call Liz at 708-614-6475. Ball Hats Are Needed! Ball hats are needed to distribute to the clients who are served at the Daybreak Shelter in Joliet. Many clients served there take on outdoor day jobs and could use them for protection from the sun. Please drop them off in the Parish office. Questions? Call Liz at 708-614-6475.
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Celebrating A Golden Anniversary In 2012?
The Archdiocese of Chicago invites all married couples who are celebrating 50 years together to their Golden Anniversary Mass to take place at Holy Name Cathedral on Sept. 23, 2012 at 2:30pm. Please call the Seton parish office at 708-403-0101 to receive a formal invitation to the event from the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Golden Opportunities Coupon books are available in the parish office for only $10! The coupon book offers many favorite local restaurants offering discounts of 50% off or 2-for-1. In addition, great savings at movies, grocery stores, sporting events, and much more! Most coupons are valid once a month.
(Please Note: Books expire October 1, 2012 and can be used thru the summer months)
Get Your Golden Opportunities Book
The Seniors are providing the best deal in town! Today for only $10!!!
Half Price
Sale!!!
UPCOMING EVENT
Seniors of Seton S
SAINT OF THE WEEK
ST. PASCHAL BAYLON 1540-1592
IN PASCHAL’S LIFETIME the Spanish empire in the New World was at the height of its power, though France and England were soon to reduce its influence. The 16th century has been called the Golden Age of the Church in Spain, for it gave birth to Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila,
John of the Cross, Peter of Alcantara, Francis Solano and Salvator of Horta. Paschal’s Spanish parents were poor and pious. Between the ages of seven and 24 he worked as a shepherd and began a life of mortification. He was able to pray on the job and was especially attentive to the church bell which rang at the Elevation during Mass. Paschal had a very honest streak in him. He once offered to pay owners of crops for any damage his animals caused! In 1564, Paschal joined the Friars Minor and gave himself wholeheartedly to a life of penance. Though he was urged to study for the priesthood, he chose to be a brother. At various times he served as porter, cook, gardener and official beggar. Paschal was careful to observe the vow of poverty. He would never waste any food or anything given for the use of the friars. When he was porter and took care of the poor coming to the door, he developed a reputation for great generosity. The friars sometimes tried to moderate his liberality! Paschal spent his spare moments praying before the Blessed Sacrament. In time many people sought his wise counsel. People flocked to his tomb immediately after his burial; miracles were reported promptly. Paschal was canonized in 1690 and was named patron of Eucharistic congresses and societies in 1897.
COMMENT Prayer before the Blessed Sacrament occupied much of St. Francis’ energy. Most of his letters were to promote devotion to the Eucharist. Paschal shared that concern. An hour in prayer before our Lord in the Eucharist could teach all of us a great deal. Some holy and busy Catholics today find that their work is enriched by those minutes regularly spent in prayer and meditation.
QUOTE "Meditate well on this: Seek God above all things. It is right for you to seek God before and above everything else, because the majesty of God wishes you to receive what you ask for. This will also make you more ready to serve God and will enable you to love him more perfectly" (St. Paschal).
June 21st Summer in the City
There are a few seats available for the trip on June 2lst for Summer in Chi-cago. Please contact Anna at 708-532-6731 for more information.
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Saturday, May 19th 9am-Noon
Branches Mission Trip
Fundraiser to benefit our Branches Teen Group Mission Trip this summer
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$7$7$7 carcarcar
$10$10$10 vanvanvan
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SETON YOUTH PROGRAMSETON YOUTH PROGRAMSETON YOUTH PROGRAM
SUNDAY, MAY 13TH NO BRANCHES Spend your day with your mom!
SATURDAY, MAY 19TH MISSION TRIP CAR WASH 9AM-NOON
SUNDAY, MAY 20TH FAMILY DINNER AND TOURNAMENT 6:30-8:30PM Yes, it’s time to celebrate the end of the year and our families by hosting them to a homemade dinner and evening of fun.
GREETERS NEEDED We have a need for Adult Greeters at our 5pm weekend Masses
What does a greeter do? Greeters help to provide a sense of hospitality and welcome.
Some of the duties of greeter: Coming about 20 minutes early to Mass, welcome people at the door, give people the liturgy aid or song sheet, give registration forms to new parishioners, usher people for-ward for communion, pass the basket for the offering, and help seat people before Mass. Greeters are scheduled to serve for one month and be off for the next. Children younger than 8th grade can help their parents who are greeters. To volunteer please call Claudia Nolan at 708-403-0101.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Women’s Club
Please note date change for May meeting! RSVP requried!
Wednesday, May 23rd Rosary at 6pm Doors open at 6pm Installation starts at 6:30pm Our last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 23, which is the 4th Wednesday of the month. We voted to switch it due to the amount of members and officers unable to make it on May 16 and the importance of the installation of our new officers. Since we are having din-ner catered, we are asking that you RSVP so we can ensure we have enough for all. Please join us for dinner after the installation ceremony of our 2012-2013 officers: President AJ Kunde Vice President Maryola Ward Treasurer Lynn Miller Secretary Mary Harrison Membership Marge Broderick
Please RSVP to Debbie Pott by Friday, May 18th at 708-557-4098 or [email protected]
Pray the Rosary with the
St. Elizabeth Seton Rosary Prayer Group
The Rosary Prayer Group gathers in the church
after 9am Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays by our statue,
MARY, SEAT OF WISDOM, to offer intentions with the
intercession of Mary, and pray the decades of the rosary while
contemplating the scenes of our Lord’s life, death and resurrection.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE
You are personally invited to pray the CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY in the church after the 9am Mass every Wednesday. Rosaries and chaplets will be provided.
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
Ministry “Be not afraid.”
— POPE JOHN PAUL II
Mayslake Ministries Golf Outing Friday, June 1st at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park. $125/person includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner (6-8pm) w/open bar. Shot gun start. For information or to reserve your spot please call Jim Morrey at 815-464-6444. Families Anonymous If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has a substance abuse problem, consider attending Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Pa-los Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Room 1, enter through Emer-gency Room then take elevator to the Lower Level). For information call Warren at 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853.
Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere de-sire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meet-ing of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the downstairs St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their com-mon problem and help others to recover. The only re-quirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking.
Holbrook Center for Counseling And Psychotherapy Holbrook Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy provides therapy for individuals of all ages, couples and those in relationships. Our professional staff is licensed by the State of Illinois to provide counseling services. Fees for services are available through insurance cover-age, private pay or from subsidies based on income and family size if insurance coverage is not possible. Coun-seling in Spanish also available. In addition to the Palos Hills office, services are available at Sts. Cyril and Metho-dius in Lemont, Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Orland Park, and St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr Parish in Tinley Park. By appointment only. For information please call 312-655-7700, ask for Holbrook Center. New Life in the Spirit Seminar You are invited to experience the love of God the Father and His plan for you with the St. Damian Charismatic Prayer Group on Tuesday evenings: May 29th, June 5th, June 12th at St. Damian Church (Building F), 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest. Experienced Catholic team of teachers; clear practical teaching and sharing; worship in song and prayer and a new understanding and joy in your Catholic faith. No registration is necessary. For more in-formation please call Nancy at 708-687-2761.
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Loyalty Shopping Programs CJB takes part in many loyalty shopping programs that directly benefit our school when our families, friends and parishioners mention our school code when shopping. Please take a moment to read about our loyalty programs. There’s something for everyone. Thank you in advance for your participation.
TARGET TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION (www.target.com/tcoe) Your registered Target Credit Card, Target Debit Card, or Target Visa Credit Card will earn CJB cash donations of 1% of your Target purchases and .5% of your purchases anywhere else Visa is accepted. You also receive 5% off your entire purchase automatically when using a Target Credit Card, Target Visa Credit Card, or Target Debit Card. CJB's Target school code is 115480. BEST BUY REWARDS ZONE®™ PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS (www.bestbuy.com) Anyone who participates in the Best Buy Rewards Program can elect to donate their points earned "at the point of pur-chase" to CJB. For every 250 points in CJB's account, the school will receive a certificate redeemable for Best Buy prod-ucts and services. This is only applicable at the Tinley Park and Orland Park stores. Online purchases do not apply. MEIJER COMMUNITY REWARDS MEIJER CREDIT CARD (www.meijer.com) Apply online or in store for a Meijer Credit Card. Include our 6 digit code on the application. CJB earns 1% on all purchases made with the Meijer Credit Card. CJB's Meijer school code is 559717. MEIJER COMMUNITY REWARDS MEIJER 1 CARD (www.meijer.com) Apply online for Meijer Community Rewards. You will receive a Meijer 1 Card to be used with cash or a PIN-based debit card for Meijer Rewards. Our school will earn .5% on all purchases using the Meijer 1 Card. CJB's Meijer school code is 559717. GORDON FOOD SERVICE (GFS) (www.gfs.com) Sign up for your GFS Fun Funds Card and present it at checkout every time you shop. CJB earns up to 10% of your pur-chases. If you have questions about any of these programs, please feel free to contact EDF parish liaison Cindy Becker at 708-478-3527 or Karen Calcagno, EDF Chairperson, at 708-226-1213. Thank you for your support.
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Providence Summer Youth Camps Providence Catholic High School, 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy,, New Lenox, hosts their Annual Youth Summer Camps. The dedicated and respected Providence Catholic coaches are known for their record number of IHSA State Championship titles, which is now up to 25. Camps open to students in grades 1-9. Athletic Camps Baseball, Basketball (boys/girls/coed), Football, Soccer (coed), Softball, Tennis (boys/girls/coed), Track-Field (coed), Volleyball (boys/girls) and Wrestling. Academic Camp: Art All camps will be held at Providence Catholic High School. Visit www.providencecatholic.org for specific camp information including dates, times and fees or to download registration. Contact 815-717-3170 (athletic camps) or 815-717-3160 (academic camp). St. Rita Hosts 20 Youth Summer Camps St. Rita of Cascia High School, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, is hosting a variety of youth summer camps for all ages. Boys Camps Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Football Quarterback, Football Fundamentals, Golf, Soccer, Wrestling, La-crosse, Speed and Agility, Strength and conditioning. Girls and Boys Camps Recreation camp, Band camp, Water polo. Academic Camps for Girls and Boys Get Ready for Algebra!, The Fractionator and other Wild Stories, Chicago River Science Adventure, Learn to Earn a Free Apple iPad, Public Speaking, and Summer Read-ing and Writing Adventure. For information or to register online please visit www.stritahs.com or call Mrs. Mary Rita Insley at 773-925-6600 ext. 6620.
DEIRDRE FLANAGAN, A CJB FIFTH GRADE STUDENT, was selected as the 2012 Money Smart Kid by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Deidre was selected from over four hundred 5th-8th Grade applicants. The applicants had to submit an essay answering the question “Give an example of when it is wise to borrow money and when is it not.” Flanagan, of Monee, IL, was selected as one of the six finalists who then had to present themselves for an interview in front of members from the banking industry. Deirdre was selected as the winner of the 2012 award and will receive a $5000 college scholarship from BMO Harris bank as well as serve as an ambassador for the Money Smart Kid program throughout the year. “We are so proud of Deidre and her accomplish-ment.” said Mrs. Cindy Gutrich, Deidre’s Fifth grade teacher at CJB. “To be selected the winner as a Fifth grader from a pool of kids up to eighth grade is quite an honor.” CJB is your parish school! We are a nationally-recognized Blue Ribbon school of excellence for grades 3PK-8. For more information on Cardinal Bernardin School, visit www.cardinaljbschool.com and/or for information on registering, contact Mrs. Cynthia Devlin at [email protected] or at 708- 403-6525, extension 127.
CJB Student wins 2012 Money Smart Kid Scholarship
PICK UP THIS WEDNESDAY
Pickup is Wednesday, May 16th from 5:30-7pm in the St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall. Questions call Laurie Kman 708-532-6732 or Jen Krueger 708-873-1387.
“A Trip Around The World” Grand Raffle Thanks Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School would like to thank parishioners for supporting our annual Spring Fundraiser, “A Trip Around the World.” Congratulations to these
winners of the Grand Raffle and thank you all for supporting the future of Catholic education for your Parish school. $5,000 Grand Prize Caroline Grady (CJB Family) $2,500 Second Prize Diane Linkowski (CJB Friend) $1,000 Third Prizes (3) David Lyons (CJB Family), Diane Nielsen (CJB Friend) Kevin Collins (St. Stephen Parishioner) $250 Early Bird Winners Kenneth Krynicki (St. Elizabeth Seton Parishioner) Kielbowicz Family (CJB Family)
St. Elizabeth Seton Women’s Club Fundraiser
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(before sales tax) on all purchases of live outdoor plants to our Club for the
entire month of May!entire month of May!entire month of May! Come out and visit their
selection and plan ahead for your summer garden.
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Pastoral Staff Rev. Richard Homa, Pastor Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Linda McKeague, Director of Music Elaine Pawlak, Religious Education Coordinator
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. William T. O’Mara
Resident Priest: Rev. William Gubbins
Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop
Liturgy and Music Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Linda McKeague, Director of Music
Parish Office Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Parish Publications Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist Sharon Daley, Afternoon Receptionist
Religious Education Staff Elaine Pawlak, Catechetics Diana Barracca, Administration Karen Mirecki, Administration
Branches Youth Program Bruce Hall, Coordinator Rick Vlaming, Coordinator Rick Wojcik, Coordinator
Athletics Bob Myjak, Director
Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Carlos Juarez, CJB Maintenance Coordinator Frank Siwiec, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, Staff Mike Makuch, Staff Mark Siwiec, Staff
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday 9am Saturday 5pm
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-WEDNESDAY: 8:30AM-8:30PM THURSDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin
5/19 & 5/20 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Gaskey
J. Gaskey C. Labus S. Labus M. Pahl S. Pahl G. Roy C. Roy G. Roy K. Roy M. Roy
E. Briette R. Dickover J. Esposito C. Esposito M. Foley B. Hill J. Janiak B. Majer D. Meyers J. Niemiec
L. Allen D. Biallas J. Biallas J. Biallas S. Biallas M. Crance R. Cubalchini M. Cubalchini S. Giovanazzi C. Bannon
D. Ahern W. Bric/K. Bric J. Driscoll J. Grant J. Keller/D. Keller B. Keller M. Pfeiffer/L. Pfeiffer R. Warja S. Warja J. Warja N. Warja
M. Hattar S. Ivey R. Ivey R. Mitchel B. Mitchel S. Potts
LECTORS M. Ward R. Coe
D. Houha D. Stefanovich R. Hicks
L. Junkans K. Panko
P. Hambrick A. Miller
ALTAR SERVERS
E. Juds R. Senick H. Gacek
E. Justice M. Batka T. Shattuck
A. Durbin M. Murphy D. Charnot
F. Velcich J. Smith H. Smith
M. Krause A. Jania O. Jania
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
S. Abbatmarco M. Abbatemarco J. Paluch M. Paluch B. DeJonge’ D. McBride A. Sharp J. Harris J. Connelly T. Hanlon M. Castro L. Jeffrey
D. Nykiel C. Nolan M. Fundator J. Janiak A. Weishaar J. Dickover
B. Knight C. Kirk P. Orozco R. Hicks L. Austin J. Austin C. Bannon T. Leeson C. Durbin D. Palagi V. Patrizi V. Patrizi
L. Gent S. Rosinski R. Spinella R. Laud G. Chehy B. Hansen S. Michalek J. Kokotan-Krauss S Weishaar C. Davis E. O’Connor S. LaCosse J. Nemec
M. LaCoco M. Miller M. Morajda J. Mitchel B. McMahon K. Hall L. Koning T. Wolski T. Scorzo S. Villegas
Attention All Ministers!
Ministers schedules available at: www.steseton.com Then visit: Music and Liturgy
ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION 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 Pastoral Center early. We are limited to six children per Sunday.
Baptismal 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 his/her child’s 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. Please call the Pastoral Center for more information.
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 regulations hospitals can no longer contact the parish regarding 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 encouraged to make arrangements at least 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.
Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101.
HELP IS A PHONE CALL AWAY: DOMESTIC ABUSE 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 708-429-SAFE
CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE: 888-4-HOPE-4-1 HURTING FROM AN ABORTION?: 888-456-HOPE
