June 21, 2020 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT REV. ED MIKOLAJCZYK, RESIDENT

REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS DEACON JOHN J. AND TERE MACAROL

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIMBERLY DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ANDY PERZ CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretary Director of Music Ministry Youth Minister BRIAN ZIELINSKI NEIL BORGSTROM RON POTEMPA Athletic Coordinator Accompanist Director of Building and Grounds WEEKEND MASSES: BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:30 PM. Arrangements must Saturday — 8:30 AM, 5:00 PM be made in advance at the Parish Office. Sunday — 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at the WEEKDAY MASSES: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Parish Office six months in advance. Pre-Cana required. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 AM REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH: Newcomers are and after 5:00 PM Mass welcome to the Parish and are requested to register at office

PARISH BOUNDARIES: East 80th Ave., (west side), North Rte. 83 (south side), West Bell Rd. (east side) to 123rd Street to Parker Road (east side), South 135th Street (nor th side)

Dear Parishioners,

Let me begin by wishing all the fathers in our parish a grace-filled Father’s Day. We all know the importance of a healthy relationship between children and their fathers. Being a father is ultimately an act of love which fa-thers give to their children in a variety of ways. In this community we are blessed with many wonderful fathers and for all they do we should express our gratitude. In a special way I want to acknowledge the fathers who give witness to the importance of a faith life by their own example of prayer and service. What you offer to your chil-dren is invaluable. In our world today we see the idea of fatherhood moving in two very different directions. One sad note is that too many children have little or no relationship with their father. Too many men shirk their responsibilities. On a more positive note, in most families, fathers are far more involved in the raising of their children. Fathers are inti-mately involved in their children’s lives from the time the first diaper is changed till they leave home. What a blessing this can be, not only for children but for parents as well. One important aspect of fatherhood is presence. During these days of lockdown I expect many have felt the gift of presence with their families – certainly that came across in the blessings video that is on our website. I also am sure that many felt distance as you needed to distance yourself from elderly parents. I have been reflecting on my own fatherhood during these days of COVID 19. I want to take this time to thank you personally for allowing me to walk with you in a very different way these past few months at Our Lady of the Woods. A priest is called “Father” because he is called to be a father to a community. The difference be-tween being a father and simply an administrator is that a Father is called to love, to empower, to learn, and to share, as is true in any healthy family. I hope I have been that for many of you. For myself, these days are certainly challenging but I look forward to the opportunities and challenges to come. I have always been impressed by the many good people who make up Our Lady of the Woods. So many sup-port this parish through their prayers, their financial generosity, and their involved presence in so many ministries. This is even more evident in these past months and for this I thank you. Please continue to regularly check the parish website for any changes. WE are now open for Sunday and weekday Masses and are following all guidelines to keep you safe when in church together. In Christ,

Father Mike

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Welcome Back to Church!!!

We have missed you!

In order for us to disinfect between Masses and keep our church safe for our parish family we will

be changing our Mass times temporarily. Our new Mass times will be:

Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am

The Sunday Mass at 6:00pm will begin again on June 28th.

Please see our website for updates and to sign up to attend Mass.

We have to limit to 100, masks must be worn and we must observe

social distancing.

Thank you for helping us to create a safe

environment for our parish family.

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Weekend of June 14, 2020

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $23,519 $22,000 $1,519

Year $1,018,690 $1,122,000 ($103,309)

If your family or someone close to you

is in need, please contact us at (708) 606-5360.

A representative will return your call as soon as

possible to arrange a confidential

conversation. Confidentiality and compassion are the

cornerstones of our Ministry.

Even though Masses have been suspended, we still have our daily

operation costs at the church and office.

Please consider continuing your weekly donations via online giving

by visiting

You can easily set up an account to make recurring gifts, or you can

make a one-time donation through Give Central. Under payment

type, you can choose either a Debit/Credit Card or Bank Account. Thank you for your generosity!

https://ourladyofthewoods.org/

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BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4

We Welcome to the Family of God

Liam Michael Considine

We Welcome to our Parish Family

Joseph & Carla Pajak

Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Bronislawa Krzysiak, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Ronald Brannon, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi, Jerold Wojcki, Lynn Pacetti, John Donaldson, Pat Grieco, Janet Har-garten, Kate Kelly Sladek, Patricia DeValk, Cathy Onak, Gabri-ella Griffin, Florence Rafac, Brodie McIntosh, Mary Segars-Koscielny, Michael Koscielny, Walter Atkenson, Genevieve Atkenson, Maeve McKeough, Mildred O’Connell

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace

Our Deceased:

Margaret Basile William Wormuth

Patrick Pedota

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

Let us Pray Please join Our Lady of the Woods Parish as we

continue to pray for those who have or are serving in the military. We pray for those who protect our country,

for their safety, and well-being, especially,

Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry

CPL Brandon D. Gabry

LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth

Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall

Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen

Sgt. John P. Micham Sgt. Jesus M. Flores

Lt.. Benjamin Feithen SPC Dylan Conover

Sean Girouard CPL Rowen N. Barker

1Lt. Jack McGuire 2Lt. Patrich McGuire

Ian Altieri Battalion Chief Douglas

Mayer

Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski

Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko

Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe

Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton

CPT Brendan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LT Christa Kamon AB Kevin Schwenn AB Sean Schwenn CPT Allen Dagys

Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril

Please continue to check our website,

www.ourladyofthewoods.org, for links to Fr. Mike Foley’s weekly let-ter, his weekly video update and the Sunday Mass. We will also be posting any other updates that we receive from the Archdiocese of Chicago.

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SATURDAY, June 20 5:00PM— Anna E. Barrett, John Clair SUNDAY, June 21

7:30AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Thomas Ferro 9:30AM—Barry Wawrzyn, William & Garnita Metz 11:30AM—Edwin Fornek, Ray Milnes

6:00PM—Carmelo Chiaro, Henry Luebke MONDAY, June 22

6:30AM—Martin Moody 8:30AM—Donald McKendry TUESDAY, June 23

6:30AM—Joseph Kleinbrook 8:30AM—Margaret Basile WEDNESDAY, June 24

6:30AM—Robert Miazek 8:30AM—Gregg Kobel THURSDAY, June 25

6:30AM—John Storcel 8:30AM—Donald Squires, LaVerne Christopher FRIDAY, June 26

6:30AM—Joseph Bruno 8:30AM—Will Delaney, John Delaney SATURDAY, June 27

8:30AM—Bill Ruff 5:00PM—Carmelo Chiaro, Thomas Owens SUNDAY, June 28

7:30AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Patricia Rowley 9:30AM—Sharon Salerno, Dolores Bergen 11:30AM—Edward Mills, Lucille Bocian

6:00PM—Eve J. Entress

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The Lord has rescued the poor from the clutches of the wicked (Jeremiah 20:10-13). Psalm — Lord, in your great love, answer me (Psalm 69). Second Reading — The grace of God overflows for all (Romans 5:12-15). Gospel — All who acknowledge Jesus before others will likewise be acknowledged by Jesus before the Fa-ther (Matthew 10:26-33). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Inter-national Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18; Ps 60:3-5, 12-13; Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36; Ps 48:2-4, 10-11; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17; Ps 79:1b-5, 8-9; Mt 7:21-29 Friday: 2 Kgs 25:1-12; Ps 137:1-6; Mt 8:1-4 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19; Ps 74:1b-7, 20- 21; Mt 8:5-17 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a; Ps 89:2-3, 16- 19; Rom 6:3-4, 8-11; Mt 10:37-42

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Father’s Day Monday: St. Paulinus of Nola; Ss. John Fisher and Thomas More Wednesday: The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Saturday: St. Cyril of Alexandria; Blessed Virgin Mary