St. Irenaeus Parish, Park Forest, Illinois

St. Irenaeus Parish, Park Forest, Illinois
February 21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent
St. Irenaeus Lenten Schedule 2016
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
"You cannot conceive of a true Christian who is not merciful, just as you cannot conceive of God without his
mercy. Mercy is the key word of the Gospel…We should not be afraid: We should allow ourselves to be
embraced by the mercy of God, who waits for us and forgives everything.”
Opening the Holy Door, Pope Francis, Dec. 8, 2015
Our Lenten and Holy Week Liturgical Schedule:
Sunday February 21
Sunday March 13
Palm Sunday March 20
Holy Thursday March 24
Good Friday March 25
Holy Saturday March 26
Easter Sunday March 27
Stations of the Cross
Eucharistic Adoration/Benediction 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Parish Reconciliation Service 2:00 PM
5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:30 AM
7:30 PM Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper
12:00 Noon Stations of the Cross
3:00 PM Commemoration of the Lord's Passion
10:00 AM Easter Basket Blessing; 7:30 PM Easter Vigil
8:30 AM 10:30 AM
Friday evening during Lent 7:00PM In Church
Stations of the Cross will be prayed each Friday evening during Lent at 7:00 PM. Come join
the parish community as we reflect on the Way of the Cross; the way of Love that Jesus
walked for all of us! Stations will be led by members of various parish groups.
“Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free, you are the savior of the world”
Nina Council 3602
Lenten Fish Fry Fridays are back!
2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: St. Irenaeus Gym
78 Cherry, Park Forest
Adults $8.00 Children (under 10) $4.00
Carry-outs will be available
If you are looking for ways to put into practice the Spiritual and
Corporal Works of Mercy you might consider these:
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Volunteering at the St. Irenaeus/Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Take a shift at PADS on Thursday evenings; many opportunities are available
Become a Lector or an Extraordinary Minister of Communion in the parish
Consider working with our Religious Education Program as a volunteer
Pray for those in the parish who are sick and/or homebound
February 21, 2016 2nd Sunday of Lent
“I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the
Chaldeans to give you this land as a
possession.” (Genesis 15:7)
Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites
a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home.
Whether our home is grand or humble, it is a gift from
God. Abraham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in
gratitude for the home God gave him. How do we show
our gratitude to God for the home He has given us? Do
we make a sacrifice of any kind? Do we return any of our
finances to God, investing equally in our eternal home
just as we invest in our earthly home?
21 de febrero de 2016 2o. Domingo de Cuaresma
On Saturday, February 27th,
the Young Adults will be hosting
Movie Night featuring
Selma
Doors open at 6:15pm
with movie starting at 7:00pm
Pop and snacks will be provided
"Yo soy El Señor, que te saqué de Ur de los caldeos, para
darte a heredar esta tierra” (Génesis 15:7)
Así como el Señor le dio a Abraham, Moisés y los
Israelitas la posesión de unas tierras, también nos ha dado
a cada uno de nosotros un hogar. Sea nuestra casa grande
o humilde, es un don de Dios. Abraham preparó un gran
sacrificio al Señor en agradecimiento por la casa que
Dios le dió. ¿Cómo le podemos mostrar nuestra
gratitud a Dios por la casa que nos ha dado?
¿Hacemos algún tipo de sacrificio? ¿Le regresamos
algo de nuestras finanzas a Dios, invirtiendo
igualmente en nuestra casa eterna, así como
invertimos en nuestra casa terrenal?
Eucharistic Adoration
With each liturgical season Eucharistic Adoration is celebrated and prayed here at
St Irenaeus. For this Lenten Season Eucharistic Adoration will be celebrated on
Sunday, February 21. It begins after the 10:30 mass and concludes with
Benediction at 4:00 PM. Our faith tradition asks that someone be present in church
during the hours of Eucharistic Adoration, sign-up sheets will be available in the
back of church beginning on Ash Wednesday.
The mass is the primary way we join ourselves to Christ and the community
through our weekly celebration of the Eucharist. We gather together to praise God our Father as we come
forward as a community to receive the Body and Blood of Jesus. And from time-to-time we gather for
Eucharistic Adoration to take a pause from our busy lives to marvel at the great mystery of love celebrated
in the Eucharist and to thank God for it. Please consider joining the parish community for Eucharistic
Adoration during this Jubilee Year of Mercy.
As part of the parish celebration of the Jubilee Year of Mercy the parish will offer the opportunity to attend
mass at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings during Lent. The homily/reflection will be around the Corporal
and Spiritual Works of Mercy. There will be a different speaker each Wednesday who will reflect on one of
the Works of Mercy.
During Lent the 8:00 AM mass will be moved to the 7:00 PM mass time, there will be no mass or
communion service at 8:00 AM on Wednesday mornings beginning on February 17 and continuing through
March 16. Please consider joining us for this liturgy as we celebrate God’s Mercy in our own lives and in
our world!
Portiuncula Center for Prayer
9263 W St. Francis Road
Frankfort, IL 60423
Register by calling 815.464.3880,
emailing info@portforprayer.org,
or on our website at www.portforprayer.org
OF YOU MY HEART HAS SPOKEN: SEEK GOD’S FACE PSALM 27:8
Date: Saturday, February 27 Time: 9:00-2:00
Fee: $40 (Includes lunch)
Developing an attitude of mercy is a special way of looking at the world, an attitude that helps us to "seek
God's face" in all of creation, and especially in others and in painful situations. During this Lenten season
when we seek conversion of heart, come join us for prayer, presentations, quiet reflection, and group
interaction. Allow Gospel persons such as the two thieves crucified with Jesus to illustrate how attitudes of
humility, vulnerability, mercy and trust can deepen our relationships with the Divine and with others.
Facilitator: Holly Marie Schultz, OSF has a B. A. in English, has given a variety of presentations, and
“seeks God’s face” in poetry, nature, art, and the people and situations of daily life. As a member of the
Heading Avenue Franciscans of West Peoria, IL, who are “called to make God’s compassionate presence
known”, Sister enjoys sharing her faith journey and experiences of God’s merciful love with others.
St. Irenaeus Book Club, hosted by St. Irenaeus Young Adults
The Red Tent
by Anita Diamant
A fictional look at the events of Genesis through the eyes and voice of Dinah, daughter
of Jacob and Leah. Known only as the minor character in her own Scripture story, Dinah
opens our understanding of women's roles in the Bible and the traditions, both the
lasting and the lost, that shaped history and faith. Moving and
resonant, it's a story you'll never forget.
Thursday, March 10th @ 7:30 pm, Rm 8
Please sign up in the back of the church.
For more information, or assistance in getting the book, please call
Cait Dohmeier (708)522-8869
Spring Fling for St. Irenaeus Parish
Sponsored by the Religious Education Students
All are invited to be our guests at a special Spring Fling Luncheon on Sunday, March 13th
immediately following the 10:30 am mass until 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided by the Religious
Education students, in room 8 of the R.E. center, at no cost. Please RSVP by returning this form in the
offertory collection basket or by calling the parish office at 708.748.6891 before March 10th.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Spring Fling Luncheon RSVP
Name: __________________________________E Mail:_________________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Number attending: _______
Easter will soon be here!
Manna cards can be used to purchase Easter outfits, brunch or
dinner items as well as Easter basket stuffers.
Manna Gift Cards
Available Cards In Inventory On Hand With No Waiting
Dunkin Donuts $10 Starbucks $10
Target $25
BP Gas $50
Walmart $25 Mariano’s $25
Shell Gas $25
Speedway Gas $25/$50
Kohl’s $25
Chili’s $25
Panera $10
DQ $10 Jewel Foods $25
Ultra Foods $25
Visa Gift Card $50
Darden Restaurant (Long Horn Steakhouse - Red Lobster - Olive Garden) $25
The Manna Program provides year-round fund
raising for Saint Irenaeus!
By using Manna gift cards, you can give 3% -30%
of your everyday purchases back to the church.
A variety of gift cards are available for purchase at the Manna table.
If you have any questions about Manna please call the parish office at 708-748-6891
Catholic Charities Counselor
Our parish counselor Zinnia Carvajal, from
Catholic Charities will be serving the
community of St. Irenaeus on Fridays from
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. You can make an
appointment with her by calling 312-6557725.
Consejera de Caridades Católicas
La consejera de nuestra parroquia, Zinnia
Carvajal, estara dando su servicio a la
comunidad de San Irenaeus los Viersen de
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Usted puede hacer una
cita con ella llamando al 312-655-7725.
HUNGERING TO GIVE BACK
This week, CRS Rice Bowl takes us to Laos, where
Hongkham is using her love of cooking to provide for
her family—and feed an entire school. How do we use
our passions and gifts for the betterment of those we
meet? Visit crsricebowl.org for more.
Liturgical Ministers for Next Weekend
Liturgical Ministers
February 27/28
Saturday
5:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:30 a.m.
Sunday
10:30 a.m.
Lectors
Mary Jane Riopelle
Bernadette Maune
Sally Fortune
Lody Daley
Rosemary Newhuis
Emily Inman
Amy Leddy
Paul Bourgeois
Matt Padden
Altar
Servers
Victor Okeke
Myles Greska
Karen Ertl
Joanna Mahiya
Kevin Headley
George Mahiya
Xavier Langer
Vincent Oganwu
Esteysi DeJesus
Cantor
Faye Predny
Patrick McGlynn
Kathleen Yukich
Melva LeBlanc
Eucharistic
Ministers
Eileen Rose
Jo Anne Yapp
Bob Steiert
Connie Rice
Jane Mattio
Marilyn Olson
Richard Thomas
Sara Veldhuizen
Doris Foster
Linda Marron
Kathleen Anderson
Gary Marron
Deacon
Loren Bowns
Loren Bowns
Loren Bowns
Mass Intentions For The Week
This Week’s Meetings
Monday, February 22
The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle
8:00 Paul Cordes req by
The Family
Monday
Food Pantry Open 10:00-12:00 in the R.E. Center-SNAP
(food stamps) screening and application 10:00-12:00 noon
Scouts 6:30 in the R.E. Center
Tuesday, February 23
St. Polycarp
8:00 Marlene Hamill req by
The Family
Tuesday
Choir 7:00 in Church
Wednesday, February 24
7:00 Winnie Maune req by
The Family
Thursday, February 25
8:00 Communion Service
Friday, February 26
8:00 Judy McDonnell req by
Kathy Murphy
Saturday, February 27
5:00 Kathleen Whitaker req by
Anne Marie Leofanti
Sunday, February 28
8:30 Daniel Russell req by
Richard Thomas
10:30 Paul Jordan
The Parish Office will be happy to send you a
statement of your 2015 contributions for tax purpose.
Please call the office @ 748-6891 if you would like a
copy. Thank you for your generosity last year.
Wednesday
NA meeting 7:00 in the RE Center room 9
Thursday
Centering Prayer and Contemplation 7:00 in the Chapel
PADS 7:00
Weight Watcher 5:00 in the RE Center room 9
Sunday
R.E. Classes 9:00
If you have questions about GiveCentral or would
like our Business Manager to
assist you please contact
Karen Hoogland at the Parish
Office 708-748-6891
www.facebook.com/saintirenaeus
Church Stewardship
Budget
$5,800.00
February 14
Weekly Collection
$4,459.00
Weekly Give Central
Collection
Total
$692.00
$5,151.00
Weekly Budget Shortage ($649.00)
Budget Year to Date
$191,400.00
Total Year to Date
$188,701.83
Budget Shortage YTD ($2,698.17)
February 14
Maintenance Fund
Give Central
$316.00
$35.00
Maintenance Fund
Total
$351.00
Maintenance Fund YTD$15,724.00
Hotlines:
COURAGE
For single mothers and unplanned
pregnancies
708-636-8001
Catholic Charities Family Shelter
312-655-7700
Senior Services
708-596-2222
Crisis Center for South Suburbs
708-429-7233
Grief Support Center for New Beginnings
708-985-3010
So. Sub. Family Shelter Domestic Violence
708-335-3028
So. Sub. Council on Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse
708-647-3333
The Sacrament
of Marriage
Couples planning to
marry must call the
rectory at least six
months prior to their
desired wedding
date. All couples
must attend a PreCana Conference.
Need prayers?
Call the St.
Irenaeus Health
Ministry Prayer
Line at 747-0974
with your requests
The Sacrament of Baptism
Baptisms are
celebrated the
first and third
weekends of
each month.
Parents must
attend a
baptismal
preparation
session prior to securing a date
for their child’s baptism. Please
call the parish office for further
information and/or to sign up
for a baptismal prep session.
St. Irenaeus Ministerial Staff
Rectory Phone: 748-6891
Religious Education Center Phone: 748-7997
Rev. Terry Johnson, Pastor
Loren Bowns, Deacon
Teri Klopp, Coordinator of Religious Education
Mariana Carrillo, Resource Coordinator
David Herr, Director of Music Ministry
Terri Cardin, Administrative Assistant
Karen Hoogland, Business Manager
Sr. Agnes Ann O.P., Home Visitor
Web-site www.stirenaeuschurch.com
E-Mail stirenaeus@archchicago.org
Facebook www.facebook.com/saintirenaeus
Mailing address:
78 Cherry St. Park Forest, IL 60466
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am-5:00
pm, closed from 12pm-1:00pm
Ministry of Care & Anointing of the Sick
Please call the rectory if you, or someone you know,
is unable to join us for Eucharist. Our ministers of
care visit parishioners at home and in the hospital or
nursing home. Arrangements can be made for the
celebration of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick.
Bulletin Submissions
Articles are due by 10 AM on Fridays 8 days prior to
publication date. Electronic submissions are preferred
– email to stirenaeus@archchicago.org. Please
include “Bulletin article” in the subject line.
Questions? Call Terri Cardin at 708-748-6891
between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.