May 22 - Our Lady of the Woods Parish

May 22, 2016
The Most Holy Trinity
Our Lady of the Woods Parish
Orland Park, Illinois
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Dear Parishioners,
In a scene from one of my favorite movies Tender Mercies one of the main characters says to
her husband one day, “When I say my prayers at night I thank God for you and Sonny (her son)
for you are God’s most tender mercies to me.” It is good for us to take time to recognize God’s
tender mercies in our lives. It is good for us to recognize in this parish community the blessings we have been
given through others.
For fifteen years Deacon John Macarol, along with his wonderful wife Tere, has served this
community and beyond for many years in a variety of ministries, including Marriage Preparation, The Harlan
Mission Trips, Rebuild Together, Christ Renews His Parish, and so much more. Together they have
organized the Valentine’s evening dinner and worked with our Religious Education. It is through them that
our parish has been able to offer a number of wonderful pilgrimages. This doesn’t take into account the
specifically liturgical ministries that DJ has assisted in such as baptisms, deaconing at Mass, and breaking
open the scriptures with his homilies. It is our prayer that he and Tere will continue to serve us well in the
years to come.
Yet for many in this parish, it is the blessings of relationship that we cherish. In my four years here at
Our Lady of the Woods I have become reacquainted with Tere and John. They are not only co-workers – they
are friends! I personally value John and Tere’s wisdom and experience.
On May 20th John celebrated the 15th anniversary of his ordination. At the 11:00 AM Mass this weekend
we celebrate this reality in liturgy and following the liturgy will have a reception to celebrate these fifteen
years or service. John and Tere, when I say my prayers I thank God for you because you are among his
“tender mercies” to me and to this parish.
In Christ,
Father Mike
REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR
REV. DON BOSCO SELVARAJ, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS
MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT
Deacon John J. and Terry Macarol
MIKE CALLAHAN
Pastoral Minister
SHELLY STANKO
Business/Office Manager
BRITTNEY LITTLE
REP Secretary/Parish Outreach
RON BADON
Athletic Coordinator
WEEKEND MASSES:
Saturday — 8:30 AM, 5:00 PM
Sunday — 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM
WEEKDAY MASSES: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM
CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 AM
and after 5:00 PM Mass
MICHELLE HILLIARD
Coordinator of Pastoral Care
COLLEEN WALERY
Director of Religious Education R.E.P.
NANCY SCHOENBERG
Director of Music Ministry
NEIL BORGSTROM
Accompanist
JOHN MAIER
Director of Liturgy
LAURIE LYONS
Administrative Assistant
CHRISTINE COLLINS
Youth Minister
RON POTEMPA
Director of Building and Grounds
BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:30 PM. Arrangements must
be made in advance at the Parish Office.
MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at the
Parish Office six months in advance. Pre-Cana required.
REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH: Newcomers are
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 (north side)
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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS
WEEKLY CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, May 22, 2016
Masses – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 6:00PM
MONDAY, May 23, 2016
Mass – 6:30AM, 8:30AM
Scripture Study- 9:00AM
MOM’s Ministry – 10:00AM
TUESDAY, May 24, 2016
Mass – 6:30AM, 8:30AM
MOM’s Ministry – 12:00PM
Queen of the Clergy- 7:00PM
Women’s CRHP - 7:00PM
WEDNESDAY, May 25, 2016
Mass – 6:30AM, 8:30AM
THURSDAY, May 26, 2016
Mass– 6:30AM, 8:30AM
Baptismal Prep- 7:30 PM
Men’s Group Meeting- 7:30 PM
FRIDAY, May 27, 2016
Mass –6:30AM, 8:30AM
SATURDAY, May 28, 2016
Mass – 8:30AM & 5:00PM
SUNDAY, May 29, 2016
Masses – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00 PM
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.
“Meet” Our Seminarian!
My name is Juan Manuel Henao Rivera. I
am from a city in Colombia called Manizales. My father is Cesar Augusto Henao
and my mother is Marby Rivera. I also
have two siblings. My older brother is
Diego, who used to be a seminarian at
Mundelein, and my little sister is Nicole Sofia. They all
are currently living in Colombia. I am a seminarian from
Saint Joseph College Seminary studying for the Archdiocese of Chicago. I am currently studying my second year
of Philosophy at Loyola University. Previous to this, I
went through the Casa Jesus program, which is a program designed to bring young Hispanic men who are
interested in the priesthood to study for the archdiocese of Chicago.
During my time at Casa Jesus, my main focuses
were to learn English and to get to know more about
the Catholic Church in Chicago. First, in order for me to
learn the English language, I studied at UIC for a year in
a program called Tutorium in Intensive English. During
the same time I was studying at UIC, I was also assigned
to go to a parish every weekend to be able to achieve
my second goal. The parish I was assigned to was the
Good Shepherd.
After my time in Casa Jesus finished, I joined
Saint Joseph Seminary, which is my second step on the
process to become a priest. I took another year to study
English when I first joined Saint Joseph Seminary, but
this time I studied at De Paul University. Once that year
was over, I learned enough English to be able to study
philosophy at Loyola (or, at least, that’s what my teachers thought). As I mentioned before, I am now on my
second year at Saint Joseph. I still have two more years
left in Saint Joseph Seminary before, God willing, I move
on to Mundelein Seminary which will be my last step to
be able to become a priest. There I will study Theology
for four years.
This year I was assigned to come to Our Lady of
the Woods parish to do my summer apostolate. I must
admit that I feel a little nervous because this will be an
experience I’ve never had before. I will try to do my best
and serve you in the best way I can. I am looking forward to going to this parish and make this experience
one of the greatest experiences I have had. I will also
ask you for your prayers as my brother seminarians
and I continue to discern our vocation to the priesthood. We will be praying for you as well.
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Instructions on our new ONLINE RE-REGISTRATION SYSTEM have been sent to each of
our current REP families in the mail! The registration system is UP AND RUNNING!
Early Re-Registration is crucial for our planning and scheduling of classes for the next year’s sessions! Please register as soon as possible to secure your preferred class session day and time.
For additional information or online registration, please visit:
ourladyofthewoods.org
Thank you!
KNIGHTS’ 5K RUN
Knights of Columbus Council 15022 in Homer Glen is
hosting its third annual 5K Fun Run on Saturday June 11
at Messenger Marsh on South Bell Road. The race will
start at 9:00 a.m. and will take place within the Forest
Preserve property. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers in various age categories. The registration fee is
$25.00 and all proceeds will go to support Shady Oaks
Camp.
You can register for the Run on our website at www.omgcknights.com or on our
Facebook page (“OMGC Knights of Columbus 5K Fun Run”). Please contact John
Fassola at 708-301-0830 for additional information.
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WANTED:
KIDS TO JOIN OUR
WILD WEST ROUNDUP
Vacation Bible School 2016
June 27– July 1 2016 - 9:30AM-Noon
Our Vacation Bible School invites all children who are parishioners/friends of Our Lady of
the Woods—ages 4 through outgoing 4th Grade. We are now accepting registrations for
this exciting week of learning, participating in fun activities, crafts, snacks and special bible
stories. Registrations are also available online!
There will be no charge for this program.
Registrations will be accepted until June 20th or until capacity is
reached…...our church is the site! Children will not be registered
until their signed permission form is in the
Religious Ed Offices!
Participant’s name______________________________Age_____ M or F___
Grade just completed_______ Parents’ Names__________________________
Address___________________________City/Zip_____________________
Home or cell phone (please circle one)______________________________
Emergency contact person_________________ Phone #:______________
Any medical info we should be aware
of:___________________________________________________
Family doctor & tel.#:__________________________________________
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RESPECT LIFE MINISTY PRESENTS:
As Christians, we are proud of our devotion to God and country, and
believe in standing up for both.
Everyone is WELCOME:
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 7 P.M. Associate Pastor, Fr. Jack Jura will speak at
St. Michael Church in Orland Park.
HOLY HOUR to follow, hospitality after prayer.
+KNOWLEDGE & PRAYER SERIES 2016+
Sponsoring Parishes: Our Lady of the Woods,
St. Francis of Assisi, St. Michael, St. Bernard’s
Annunciation Byzantine Catholic
PATRIOTIC PARISHIONERS NEEDED:
Our Lady of the Woods Veteran’s Ministry is hosting a BBQ lunch for 22 visuallyimpaired veterans from Hines Hospital in Maywood on Sunday, June 12th, from 12:30 –
3:30 p.m. We will need 22 conversation companions to assist our Veterans during the
event. There will be a sign-up sheet in the gathering space for anyone wishing to spend
time with a particular veteran.
The veterans will arrive in vans accompanied by a motorcycle and police escort. It is
our hope that as many parishioners as possible will stay after the 11:00 Mass or come
back to form a flag line to welcome their arrival at about 12:15.
We are also asking parishioners to BAKE cookies for the luncheon. We are only accepting cookies – any kind. So please, take out your special homemade recipe and bake
some for the visiting veterans! We will pack up the extras to be taken back to the hospital after the luncheon.
For more information please contact Nancy Schoenberg at 708-361-4754
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Deacon John and Tere Macarol, we are so blessed to have
you here at Our Lady of the Woods and we hope to have you
as part of our parish family for many more! Thank you for all
that you have done for us!
Father Mike, Thank you so
much for answering God’s call
to become a priest nearly 30
years ago! The Chicagoland
area has been lucky to have
you… we know that we are
lucky here at Our Lady of the
Woods Parish to have you as
well! Here’s to many more
years of spiritual guidance and
blessings!
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Our Lady of the Woods
Veterans Ministry
would like to invite all
World War II & Korean War
VETS
A day to remember, because we will never forget
Honor Flight Chicago
for a Veteran Application
Contact 773 227-VETS (8387)
www.honorflightchicago.org
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,
Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy
Adam Rodrigues
Robert Owens
Captain John Brooker
Larry Stolinski
CPL John P. Cherry
Captain Jordan Bucci
Private Louis Piccione
Captain Tom Buller
CPL Brandon D. Gabry
Sgt. Greg Danko
LCPL Steve Olson
Mario Danko
Lt. John Spannuth
PFC Tim Radcliffe
Sgt. David A. Delach
Sgt. David Darwent Gavril
Lt. Col. Jim Wall
Robert Micham
Brian Allen
Danielle Batton
Bryan Lampinen
CPT Bryan Girouard
Sgt. John P. Micham
LT Allison Girouard
Seaman Brandon Baceluk
SPC Matthew E. Lodwich
Sgt. Jesus M. Flores
CSM Joseph Cistaro
Spc. Benjamin Feithen
Amen
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Saturday, May 28th
5:00PM- George Griffin, Sandy Griffin,
Pat Clark, Gretchen Subka,
Estela Bentley, Pat Clair,
Jan Schneider, Bill Kubiak
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
5:00 PM— Virginia Hoyne, Ferdinando Schiappa
SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2016
8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods,
Richard Pedrosa, Joan Yerkes
9:30AM— Gerald Cook, John Rodgers
11:00AM— Berschinski Family, Joyce Doncer
6:00PM— Leonard Sowinski, Carmella Fishella
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2016
6:30 AM— Linda Gurak
8:30 AM— Dolores O’Neil
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2016
6:30 AM— Kevin O’Malley
8:30 AM—Bud Sullivan
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25, 2016
6:30 AM— Deceased Veterans of the US Armed
Forces
8:30 AM—Gene Bolotin, Fr. Jack Doyle
THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016
6:30 AM— JoAnn Moll
8:30 AM— Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maier
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2016
6:30 AM— Barbara Lyons
8:30 AM— Esther Schwartz
SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016
8:30 AM— Margaret Grace Munin,
Joseph Bruno
5:00 PM— Helen and Tom Niemiera,
Joseph Krzeczowski
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016
8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods,
Shane O’Donoghue
9:30 AM— Staff Sgt. Joseph Orlow,
Kevin O’Malley
11:00 AM— Ralph Linn,
Donata and Giuseppe Anastasia,
Michael Ruddy
6:00 PM— Peter Komar, Joseph Wych
Sunday, May 29th
8:00AM-Joan Klarich, Holly Tocci,
Les Ruisz, Mary Reiff, Ray Perez,
Pauline Babusis, Lynn McGary
9:30AM -Haley Koth, Sheila Scarim, Bill Plahm,
Sharon Plahm, Judy Dugan, Patti Horek,
George Pracz, Kathy Langevin
Deb Finnegan-CHOIR
Pat McLaughlin-CHOIR
11:00AM-Ed Jasnoch, Deb Calandriello, Kelly Peltz,
Alicia Ramirez, Joyce Eul, Margaret
Goldrick, Noreen Goldrick, Mary Thompson
USHERS – MONTH OF JUNE
5:00PM—Marty Strubin, Jose Villarete, Kevin O’Boye,
Len Walejeski
8:00AM—Norman Hansen, Dan Stanley, Dominic Tocci,
Ken Krausz
9:30AM—Richard Hook, George Pracz, Dirk Swiderek,
Carol Ziegler
11:00AM—Jerry Evertowski, Paul Fiscella, Ray Ascencio
6:00PM—George Griffin, Matt Grimm
May 28/29
5:00PM—Vincent Arunno,
Claire George, Grace George
8:00AM—Ellen Reich, Lucy Reich,
John Pempek
9:30AM—Ethan Zickert, Liam Zickert,
Zack Zumerchik
11:00AM—Ann Burns, Gavin Burns, Rowan Krammer
6:00PM—Lauren Coghlan, Madison Coghlan,
Payton Prodoehl, Grace Carollo
LECTORS
Saturday, May 28
5:00PM—Dawn Stanovich, Lety Villarete
Sunday, May 29
8:00AM—Marty Thomas, Mary Ellen Stanley
9:30AM—Jim Nickas, Betsy Ready
11:00AM—Frank Shubat, Joan Shubat
6:00PM—Therese Potempa, Steve Barstatis
Weekend of
Actual
Budget
Difference
Week
$23,711
$22,000
$1,711
Year
$985,438
$1,012,000
(26,562)
God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.
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III Jesse Flores and Jessica Conrad
May 29, 2016 3:00 PM
II. Mark Kapturski and Molly Gudewicz
June 10, 2016 4:00 PM
II. Frantisek Sepsi and Marcella Cverhova
June 11, 2016 3:00 PM
I. Ryan Stachorek and Jaclyn Crowley
June 17, 2016 3:00 PM
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Before anything was created, the wisdom of God was brought forth (Proverbs 8:22-31).
Psalm — O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in
all the earth! (Psalm 8).
Second Reading — God’s love has been poured out into
our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to
us (Romans 5:1-5).
Gospel — Everything that the Father has is mine; the
Spirit will take from what is mine and declare it to you
(John 16:12-15).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
I. Hillel Herzfeld and Dana Vallera
June 18, 2016 3:00 PM
Those needing good health:
We wish you comfort and peace
Judy Hopf, Tricia Sullivan, William & Viola Gradt, Bill McNamara,
John Thorson, Brady Pollard, John Gavan, MaryKay Malcolm, Helen
Geary, Margaret Drzewiecki, Maeve McKeough, Marlene Nelson, Rita
Annella, Jimmy Ivers, Vlasta Deegan, Sandra Dust, Cameron McDonnell, Florence Mensik, Karen Muehifelt, Linda Reichert, Francine Vitha,
Georgiana Strucka, Robert Mackovitch, Christopher Connolly, Wilma
Manley, Elizabeth Blake, Sarah Slowik, Deanna Voigt, Sherry Salerno,
Colleen Liston Cotton, Carolyn Schottmiller, Summer Moll, Pete Larson, Debra Majewski, John Allen, Edward Dignan, Jr., Nancy Overgaard, Paul Bresnik, Virginia Tan, Rich Unger, William Murphy, Janet
Ruberry, Joan Kolton, Robert Busch, Karen Boylan, Jim DePersia,
Gener Reyes, Holly Fedor, Walter Singer, Bob Hetman, Marion Coleman, Leo Durkin, Kayla Kud, Joe Butkus, Florence Roberts, Art Munin,
Al Forte, Mary Pezdek, Patty Pollard, Patrick O’Boyle, Allie White, Sue
Beagley, Helen Stringham, Joan & Bob Toth, Regina Dignan, Barbara
Radice, Brian Kaminski, Barbara Vanek, Noreen Olson, Maureen Kane,
Anthony Pisano, Jack Faber, Annette D’Anca, Angie Rose Randall, Bob
Ellsworth, Rosemarie Noga, Donald Knights, Danielle Fornek, Ann
Comber, Danielle Smith, Joan Gray, Elleneen Todd-Burke, Dennis Prophy
Our Deceased:
Mary Ellen Troy
Evelyn Chmiel
“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”
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
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday:
1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c;
Mk 10:17-27
Tuesday:
1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31
Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20;
Mk 10:32-45
Thursday: 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2-5; Mk 10:46-52
Friday:
1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26
Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33
Sunday:
Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26;
Lk 9:11b-17
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
The Most Holy Trinity
Monday:
Eighth Week in Ordinary Time;
Victoria Day (Canada)
Wednesday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII;
St. Mary Magdalene de’Pazzi
Thursday: St. Philip Neri
Friday:
St. Augustine of Canterbury
Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary
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Our Lady of the Woods Church
10731 W 131st Street
Orland Park, IL 60462-8308
708-361-4754
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