Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois

April 21, 2019 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

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Dear Friends, Happy Easter! If you are a visitor to Our Lady of the Woods, we want to welcome you and if you are returning after a long absence or are looking for a spiritual home, we want to welcome you, as well.

I am old enough to remember the 1960’s when televisions consisted of tubes. Because of this, there were occasions when a picture might begin to roll and then the screen flickered a bit. To handle this, often one on the techniques was to give it a bang on the side. Surprisingly, this “jump start” often worked. Today we do a similar thing with computers when we are having problems. We do not physically bang them. We turn them off and then “reboot”. This often fixes the problem. I think the same principal applies to holidays and holy days. If we celebrate them correctly, they can truly be an opportunity to reboot our families, our faith, and ourselves. If not, then they become just another day that is a bit out of the ordinary. My friends, Easter is the opportunity to start again and to look at the world with new eyes and a fresh perspective. The story of Christ’s resurrection is not just a story of history or theology. It is meant to become your story and my story. This was true from the very beginning. The disciples followed Jesus for a period of between one and three years. Certainly many of them knew him years before that. They saw him as a wisdom person, a healer, and a probable Messiah. Yet they did not fully get it. If they had, they would have stayed awake in the Garden of Gethsemane and they would have stood at the foot of the cross. They would not have cowered in the upper room in fear but would have waited in expectation. Yet that is not what they did. It was only through an encounter with the Risen Lord that their faith was “rebooted” or “jump-started”. What a reboot it was! They encountered him with the enthusiasm that first led them to leave fishing boat and tax post. Jesus was not just resuscitated, he was resurrected and so were they! I write this to speak to everyone for whom their faith has become simply a habit or to those for whom Easter is a day before the problems come back. I am writing for those who are struggling with faith. Seek to know the Risen Christ. Seek him in the sacraments. Know his teachings from scripture. Reboot and recharge. This is what Easter invites us to do. It is what he invites you to do as well. 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 TERE 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, APRIL 21, 2019 EASTER SUNDAY Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 12:15PM* *NO 6:00PM Liturgy MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2019 * NO 6:30AM Liturgy Mass—8:30AM Scripture Study—9:00AM PADS—3:00PM TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019 Mass–6:30AM & 8:30AM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM Respect Life Mtg—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM First Communion Rehearsal for April 28th First Communion—4:00PM THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Baptismal Prep—7:30PM FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM Ministry of the Immaculata—8:00AM Baptisms—12:30PM SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM &6:00PM* *DIVINE MERCY MASS First Holy Communion Mass—2:00PM

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 Benedic-tion is hosted. Please feel free to join

us.

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Grade Two

First Communion Practices: Wednesday, April 24, 2019 4:00-5:45 PM (April 28th First Communion) Wednesday, May 1, 2019 4:00-5:45 PM (May 5th First Communion)

First Communion Masses:

Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 2:00 PM or Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Re-Registration for 2019-2020 1st-8th Graders

COMING SOON! Early Re-Registration is

crucial for our planning and scheduling of classes for the next year’s sessions!

You will be receiving an email with more information soon! www.ourladyofthewoods.org

NEW FAMILIES MUST REGISTER IN PERSON

Thank you!

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Religious Education

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Attention All Altar Servers:

Altar Server Workshop You are cordially invited to a Morning of Thank you! Saturday, April 27, 2019

10am—Noon Lunch provided

If you are unable to attend contact Mr. Maier at

708-361-4754 or jmaier@ourladyofthewoods.org

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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

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 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

Our Lady of the Woods Parish

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308

(708) 361– 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965 olwparish@aol.com

web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org Religious Education Office

(708) 361-9435

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.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019—HOLY SATURDAY 8:30AM—Morning Prayer

12:00PM—Blessing of Baskets 7:30PM—Easter Vigil

SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2019—EASTER SUNDAY 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, William G. Metz, Marelyn T. Gorman

9:30AM—Erin Carr Mott, John Shanahan 11:00AM—Felix Ramirez, Jr., Alfonso Ramirez, Sr., Dorothy Johnson 12:15PM—David Wagner NO 6:00PM LITURGY

MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2019 NO 6:30AM LITURGY 8:30AM—Mel Benakovich, Jack Ryan

TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2019 6:30AM—Bill Van Meter 8:30AM—Belva L. Barrett, Walter & Helen Orlow WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 2019 6:30AM—Winnie Wahlen, Peg Hansen

8:30AM—Donald McKeone, Barry Wawrzyn THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019 6:30AM—Barry Wawrzyn 8:30AM—Sharon Mulligan, Richard Spoo FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 6:30AM—Robert Hauwiller

8:30AM—William Burger, Richard Spoo SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019

8:30AM—Tom Ferro, Patricia Shanahan 5:00PM—Howard Clark, Evelyn McKenna

SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Florence & Walter Potempa

9:30AM—Stefania Zdanikowska. John Shanahan 11:00AM—Timothy Haberkorn, Jean & Tom Thompson 6:00PM—Divine Mercy Mass, Carmelo Chiaro

Saturday, April 27, 2019 5:00 PM—Gretchen Subka, Bill Kubiak, Carol Primozic, Pat Clark, Pete Yuska, Ed Jasnoch, Gary Peck, Barbeth Peck

Sunday, April 28, 2019 8:00 AM—Haley Koth, Mary Reiff, Ron Potempa, Lynn McGary, Holly Tocci, Carol Walsh, Mary Ellen Stanley 9:30 AM—Rosemary Grein, Mike Grein, Kim Pearson, JoVenna Muraskas, Maureen Murphy, Bill Plahm, Sharon Plahm, Michelle Collins 11:00 AM—Rosemary Grein, Mike Grein, Kim Pearson, JoVenna Muraskas, Maureen Murphy, Bill Plahm, Sharon Plahm, Michelle Collins Jane Thomsen—CHOIR Pat McLaughlin—CHOIR 6:00PM—Bill Bonk, Lorraine Bonk, Barb McNicholas, Kelly Peltz, Mary Thompson, Mary Jo Pavilon, Alicia Ramirez, Joyce Eul

LECTORS Saturday, April 27, 2019 5:00 PM—Barbara Stanovich, Ann Lipuma Sunday, April 28, 2019 8:00 AM—Marty Thomas, Sue Laughran 9:30 AM—Steve Kahn, Gary Olson 11:00 AM—Ray Gonzales, Debbie Calandriello 6:00 PM—Kelly Peltz, Meghan Allen

USHERS — MONTH OF APRIL 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, John Ziegler, Carol Ziegler, Peter Gardocki 11:00 AM—John Schultz 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak

April 27/28 5:00PM—Nick Jones, Taran Jones, Annie Olsen, Connor Olsen, Ella Olsen 8:00AM—Samantha Padgurskis, TBA

9:30AM—Charlie Rosynek, Deb Cruger, Jack Cruger, Gia Perme, Connor Brandt 11:00AM—Jacob Sandowski, Ethan Sandowski, Emma Schroeder 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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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:

Joseph Bianucci Lucille Knights Joseph Smagala

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, 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, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Nick Versetto, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Frank Zasadny, Amie Loman, Robert Mackovitch, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Norman Zibell, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Russ Fratto, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Brian Sladek, Bronislawa Krzysiak. Susan Wright, Marilyn Seaman, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Peter is an eyewitness: The Lord is risen (Acts 10:34a, 37-43). Psalm — This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118). (1) Second Reading — All who are baptized, set your hearts on heaven (Colossians 3:1-4) or (2) Second Reading — Christ our Passover is sacrificed; therefore let us celebrate (1 Corinthians 5:6b-8). Gospel — Three witnesses, Mary, Peter, and John; each responds to the empty tomb (John 20:1-9) or Luke 24:1-12 (or, at an afternoon or evening Mass, Luke 24:13-35). 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: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday: Acts 2:36-41; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday: Acts 3:1-10; Ps 105:1-4, 6-9; Lk 24:13-35 Thursday: Acts 3:11-26; Ps 8:2, 5-9; Lk 24:35-48 Friday: Acts 4:1-12; Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; Jn 21:1-14 Saturday: Acts 4:13-21; Ps 118:1, 14-21; Mk 16:9-15 Sunday: Acts 5:12-16; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Rev 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; Jn 20:19-31

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Easter Sunday: Resurrection of the Lord; Julian Calendar Palm Sunday Monday: Monday within the Octave of Easter; Earth Day Tuesday: Tuesday within the Octave of Easter Wednesday: Wednesday within the Octave of Easter; Administrative Professionals Day Thursday: Thursday within the Octave of Easter Friday: Friday within the Octave of Easter; Julian Calendar Good Friday; Arbor Day Saturday: Saturday within the Octave of Easter

We Welcome to the Family of God: Hannah Jo Macewko

II. Michael Nilles & Julie Fitzner May 4, 2019 I. Ryan Grahn & Lisa Vondrek May 11, 2019

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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, April 21, 2019 Special Instructions: