November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois

Mission Statement Under the protection of the Mother of God, we

are a faith community called by the Father, energized by the Son, and moved by the Spirit to

unite in witnessing and proclaiming the Good News.

We share in friendship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to minister, welcome,

celebrate and extend His Kingdom.

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361– 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org

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Dear Parishioners, I hope that each of you had a restful and blessed Thanksgiving. Today we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King and next weekend we begin Advent. The Christmas season will be rushing upon us. Many years ago, a priest named Miguel Pro ministered to the people of Mexico. This was in the days of the revolution when the church was heavily persecuted, particularly in southern and central

Mexico. In some states it was illegal to profess one’s faith. It was in this environment that Miguel Pro secretly celebrated Mass, administered the sacraments, and preached the Gospel. It was in this environment that lay men and women, young and old, banded together in a movement called the Cristeros. Eventually Miguel Pro was caught and executed for the treachery of proclaiming Jesus Christ. His last words were, “Long Live Christ the King!” Many other Cristeros were also educated with these words on their lips. May we live with Jesus in our hearts! Bishop Gorman will confirm five of our high school students this evening. They have been prepared for this sacrament by Father Andrew. Please keep them and all those who are being confirmed in the spring in your prayers. Included with the bulletin today is a two sided insert. On one side is a letter from Cardinal Cupich written specifically to the people of Our Lady of the Woods. It is in response to the petitions that you sent to him, Pope Francis, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops about the minimum necessary responses to the crisis facing the church. Because of the publishing requirements before Thanksgiving, I am writing this column two weeks before you are reading it. This means that I am writing as the Bishops’ Conference is being held and you are reading it after the conference. It is my hope that the leaders of the conference have already begun taking the necessary steps to hold church leaders responsible and to show this by giving lay leadership real authority to hold them accountable and to be transparent. They need to make clear to church leaders around the world and in the Vatican that the time for action is now. On the other side of this handout is information about FORMED. This is a revolutionary digital platform that gives our parish unprecedented access to video-based study programs, feature films, audio presentations, and eBooks from the Church’s foremost presenters, all at no cost to you. You can initially access this through a parish code and then create your own password. Too many Catholics know very little about their faith and this is an opportunity to learn. This platform contains authors and teachers well versed in our Catholic faith. I encourage every parishioner to sign up. In Christ,

Father Mike

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 Terry Macarol

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIM DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ERIC RASMUSSEN 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)

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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM Christ the King Concert—2:00PM 8th Grade Confirmandi/Sponsor Mass & Event—6:00PM High School Confirmation & Dinner—6:00PM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM Scripture Study—9:00AM Pads—300PM REP—4:30-6:00PM & 6:30-8:00PM TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 Mass–6:30AM & 8:30AM Second Grade Reconciliation—7:00PM Men’s CRHP Mtg—7:00PM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM Women of the Woods Book Club—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM REP—4:300-6:00PM & 6:30-8:00PM Domestic Violence Team Mtg—7:00PM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM RCIA Mtg—6:30PM SMART—7:00PM 7:30PM—Baptismal Prep FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM BSA Troop #669 Mtg—6:15PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM Adult Faith Formation Journey through the Bible—9:00AM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & *6:00PM *7th Grade Liturgy Children of the Lord/Babysitting—9:30AM Advent Wreath Making Event—12:00PM

Please join us every morning at 7:50 in

Church to say the Rosary. Please stay after Mass for the

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

Every Friday after 8:30

Mass a Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Benediction is hosted. Please feel free to join us.

UPCOMING HOLIDAY

DUE DATES FOR SUBMITTING BULLETIN ITEMS:

Items for the Dec 23rd Bulletin are due by the end of day on Tuesday, Dec 11th

Items for the Dec 30th Bulletin are due by

end of day on Monday, Dec 17th

Items for the Jan 6th Bulletin are due by end of day on Friday, Dec 21st

Thank you for your

cooperation!!

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Children of the Lord:

4-5 year olds Sundays during

9:30 Mass

Monday: Grades 1-4, 4:30-6

PM Grades 5-8, 6:30-8

PM

Wednesday: Grades 1-5, 4:30-6

PM Grades 6-8, 6:30-8

PM

December 2 9

16*

January 13 20 27

February 3 10 24

March 3 10 17 24

April 7 14**

December 16: Advent Pageant April 14: Palm Sunday Procession

November 26

December 3 10

January 14 28

February 4 11

25**or 26*

*

March 4 11 18

April 1 8

November 28

December 5 12

January 16 30

February 6 13 20

27**

March 13 20

April 3 10

**February 25th, 26th, & 27th, 2019 are Family Formation Sessions at either

4:30-6:00pm or 6:30-8:00PM. Attendance will be taken.

2018-2019 Our Lady of the Woods Parish

Religious Education Class Calendar

Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019 REP will sponsor a Children’s Liturgy at 5:00PM

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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.

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

Sgt. Louis Piccione

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

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 Bryan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LJG Christa Kamon AB Kevin Schwenn

Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018 8:30AM— Michael O’Neil, Pearl DiGregorio 5:00PM— Joseph Pezdek, Nancy Grasso

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Sr. Christetta

9:30AM—Richard Miller, Robert Ody, Jr 11:00AM—Charles Joseph Vinci, Ann Goldrick 6:00PM—Lottie Frederick, Carmello Chiaro

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2018 6:30AM—Robert Hauwiller 8:30AM—Marian Johnston, ,Kevin O’Rourke

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 6:30AM—Martin Moody

8:30AM—Thomas Wisinski, Sr., Alan Nakayama

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2018 6:30AM—Elaine Bianco

8:30AM—Mary Ruff Janovjak, Margaret McKeone

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2018 6:30AM—Don King 8:30AM—Mike & Arlene Kelly (43rd Wedding Anniv.), Lottie Frederick FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2018 6:30AM—Charles Maier 8:30AM—Donald McKeone, Robert Hauwiller SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018

8:30AM—Joseph & Betty McQueary 5:00PM—Martin Winters, LaVerne Christopher

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Nancy Grasso

9:30AM—Timothy Haberkorn, Raymond Kelly 11:00AM—Gary Korhonen, Ann Goldrick 6:00PM—Steven O’Flaherty, Ann Pesovento

Saturday, December 1, 2018 5:00 PM—Beth Doyle, Dawn Stanovich, Carol Primozic, Barb Stanovich, Gary Peck, Barbeth Peck, Lety Villarete, Gretchen Subka

Sunday, December 2, 2018 8:00 AM—Mary Ellen Stanley, Pauline Babusis, Holly Tocci, Les Ruisz, Murph Wall, Joan Klarich, Lynn McGary 9:30 AM—Rosemary Grein, Mike Grein, Bernadette Scalise, Maureen Murphy, Eamon Malone, George Pracz, JoVenna Muraskas Deb Finnegan—CHOIR Tom Stewart—CHOIR 11:00 AM—Mary Thompson, Debbie Calandriello, Jackie Faber, Robert Browne, Gordon Selin Laura Selin, Kris Nogal, Barb McNicholas

LECTORS Saturday, December 1, 2018 5:00 PM—Ann Lipuma, Skip Stringham Sunday, Decemer 2, 2018 8:00 AM—Ray Perez, Kevin Czarnecki 9:30 AM—Steve Kahn, Jim Nickas 11:00 AM—Pat Schultz, Rick Nogal 6:00 PM—Kelly Peltz, Judy Dugan

USHERS — MONTH OF DECEMBER 5:00 PM—Kevin O’Boye, Marty Strubin, Jose Villarete, Mike Kuta 8:00 AM—Norman Hansen, Dan Stanley, Dominic Tocci, Joe O’Boyle 9:30 AM—George Pracz, Carol Ziegler, John Ziegler 11:00 AM—John Schultz, Ray Ascencio 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak

November 24/25 5:00PM—Christopher Bolch, Eugene Krupinski, Jack Wade 8:00AM—Augustine Wilson, Miles Wilson, Samantha Padgurskis

9:30AM—Abby Ellsworth, Kirk Vopelak, Kristine Maerz, Mark Gardocki 11:00AM—Mia Narciso, Sophis Oceguera, Rowan Krammer 6:00PM—Diana Tan, John Waliczek, Henry Spence

Due to the early production of the bulletin, collection figures

for last weekend are not yet available.

Thank you for your continued support.

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I. Scott DeMar & Jennifer Vittorio December 15, 2018

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

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

Our Deceased:

John Rank

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace

Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzi-us, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Rosalie Spalla, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Helen Stringham, Joey Ober-holzer, Leianna Tanedo, Carol Rydberg, Linda Curtin, Joseph Saele, Nick Versetto, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Frank Slomski, Amy Belluomini, Frank Zasadny, Amie Loman, Robert Mackovitch, Andrea Brongiel, Jennifer Letz, Zenon Wiercimak, Norman Zibell, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Russ Fratto, Marie Day, Bill Durante, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Pat McGreal, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — One like a Son of man received domin-ion, glory, and kingship (Daniel 7:13-14). Psalm — The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty (Psalm 93). Second Reading — Jesus Christ is the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead (Revelation 1:5-8). Gospel — For this I came into the world, to testify to the truth (John 18:33b-37). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:

1b-5; Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Monday: Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Friday: St. Andrew Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary; First Saturday

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512074 Our Lady of the Woods Church 10731 W 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 708-361-4754 Contact: Shelly or Laurie olwparish@aol.com Software Using: Win 7.0 Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Transmission Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11 am Bulletin for Sunday, November 25, 2018 Special Instructions: