CORCORAN’S CORNER Lent 2015… Every now and then we see a bumper sticker or something else with the reminder: What would Jesus Do (WWJD)? Usually it is in a context to get us to pause in our daily actions and appeals to our better natures. It admonishes us to tell the truth, and not lie; to forgive, not retaliate; to be generous, not stingy. It is often a helpful re-minder. But what this admonishment does not seem to refer to is today’s Gospel story, when Jesus is righteously angry. In the story he makes a whip out of cords and drives people from the temple who had made a holy place into a market place. Most of us are very uncomfortable with an angrily passionate Jesus. We might ask ourselves if there things in which we engage in that angers Jesus to a fury — and would have him reject us — and drive us away? The Gospels portray Jesus as he was: loving, forgiving, teaching, and healing. It shows mo-ments where he has great sorrow for human way-wardness and also moments like in today’s Gos-pel, when people have lost sight of the Holy and cheapened it. That is something for us to ponder this Lent: Do we at times miss the Holiness that surrounds us and cheapen it? This is worth pon-dering this Lent.

St. Patrick’s –St. Joseph’s Party… WE SOLD OUT! After the first weekend about 220 of the 240 tickets were sold, and last weekend we finished selling all tickets. It should be a great night. Pot of Gold Raffle… Please return your “Pot of Gold” raffle ticket stubs for our annual parish fundraiser, by 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 14th. Money can be dropped off at the parish office. Parish Council… After consulting others, I am now inviting pa-rishioners to send me names of people whom I should invite to serve as members of the Parish Council. Parishioners can nominate themselves, or others. In your note to me tell me briefly why this person, or you should be considered for this

representative position. I need to know what Mass you attend, what parish groups or organizations you are part of, any parish ministry that you engage in, how long you have been in the parish, your gender and age range, and if you have ever been previously on a Parish Council or other board. I am seeking a broad and varied representative and connected sample of parishioners to serve on the Council. The Parish Council is an advisory group to the pastor, meets once a month, nine times per year (September-June, excluding December]. Most meetings will be held on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 PM. If you have questions or need additional information please feel free to contact me at 708-403-0101. A Nomination Ballot form is provided in this bulletin on page 13. A wooden box marked “Parish Council Nominations” is located on the counter in the Narthex to receive your ballots. The nomination process concludes this Sunday, March 8th. Thanks.

On Consultation… One of the goals from the Parish Transforma-tion Initiative Process that we engaged in for 12 weeks last Fall, was to form a Parish Council. A Parish Council is an advisory board to the pastor. It is not a decision making or overseeing body that is common in other denominations. Other faiths can have a board of church trustees that hire the pastor, and effectively govern the local church community. The Roman Catholic Archdio-cese is not currently set up in that way. The Par-ish Council is an important sounding board for the pastor, and in a recent January 29th meeting with a group of parishioners, the following advice was offered about forming a Parish Council. A Council should act as a forward-thinking group. So much of parish administration is deal-ing with the here and now, it is important to have a group looking forward to where the parish should be going. There will always be “something” that will consume the pastor’s attention, or a task to be undertaken from “downtown” [e.g. Parish Transformation Process, the Teach Who Christ Is Fundraising Campaign, etc.].

The Parish Council can keep the vision of the parish mission alive in the midst of tasks and campaigns. The Parish Council has a task of keeping the process of meeting Parish Transfor-mation goals on track. As a Council is formed it is important to have a variety of filters: by Mass times/congregations, by age, by gender, by connection to the various par-ish organizations [i.e. the Social Action Ministry, Bereavement Ministry, Heart Warmers, Knitters, etc.], clubs [i.e. Seniors of Seton, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, the Branches Teen Group, etc.], ministries [i.e. Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Choir, Greeters/Ushers, etc.], and by parish mis-sions [i.e. the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Regional School, the Religious Educa-tion Program, etc.]. As a result of all this good advice, these are some of the filters I will be using as we form a council. Once the group forms, we will randomly set up terms of office. Three people will serve for one year, three for two years and three for three years. A normal term is for three years. People can be re-elected to the council, but after serving two consecutive terms, they must leave the coun-cil for one year, then they are eligible to run again. The scope of the council’s work will be to fol-low-up on the goals of the Parish Transformation Process, to act as liaisons to parish organiza-tions, clubs, ministries, and missions, and to deal with issues that arise, or on agenda items brought to them by the pas-tor. I am very grateful for all the wise ideas shared by people both in the Parish Transforma-tion Process, and at the parish- wide January meeting. Lenten Canned Food Drive… The Lenten Canned Food drive for the Orland Park and the Tinley Park food pantries continues next weekend, March 14th-15th, and will con-clude on the weekend of March 28th-29th. Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service... The Lenten Parish Reconciliation Service will be held on Sunday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM in the church.

Parish Lenten Mission… Beginning Monday, March 23 through Wednesday, March 25 at 7pm in the church, we will hold our Lenten Parish Mission. Our former pastor, Fr. Larry McBrady, will be the homilist all three nights. As you know, Fr. Larry is a wonder-ful homilist and is very much looking forward to returning to our parish and spending time with us. He is leading us into the Parish Mission by writing a bulletin article each week, with his first article in this bulletin (page 12). Men’s Club Fish Fry… Please plan on attending the ever-popular An-nual Men’s Club Lenten Fish Fry on Friday, March 27th in the Parish Life Center. Last year, nearly 900 parishioners attended. It was a great night out. Plan on attending this year. Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Spring Gala… Our CJB School will hold its Annual Spring Gala on Saturday, March 21st at 7:00 PM at the Tinley Park Convention Center. Tickets are $45 per person and includes dinner and entertain-ment. This is the major yearly fundraiser for the regional school that our parish co-sponsors. Last year I was out of town when it was held, and I am very much looking forward to attending it this year. St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners have commented to me about what a great night out it is. Tickets are still available. Mugs for Warm Hugs Update Recently, parishioner TJ Quinlan organized a Mug Drive project as a means to share some warmth on these cold days with the homeless guests we serve at the Daybreak Shelter Soup Kitchen. Hot chocolate with marshmallows were added with each mug — with a grand total of 1,175 mugs donated from our parish! Remaining mugs were distributed to Goodwill, St. Vincent DePaul, Together We Cope and Respond Now. Keep smiling,

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Many thanks go out to you, the congregation of St. Elizabeth Seton, for your continuing prayers for the success of our Prayer Shawl Ministry. We now have a wonderful group of prayerful, eager and productive ladies who have made nearly 100 shawls in the five months that we have been working to provide them for those in our parish family and community.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry is based on an ecumenical and spiritual movement begun by Janet Bristow and Marie Galo in 1998. It has grown to encompass more than 3,000 “chapters” around the world.

Shawls are created for those undergoing medical treatment, grieving the loss of a loved one, in times of crisis or loneliness, and at any time that a person is experiencing a physical, spiritual or emotional need for the comfort that a shawl can provide. Recipients can experience God’s loving embrace, and His gifts of healing, protection, strength and courage. Also to bring hope, comfort, peace, love and prayers through the work of our hands and God’s blessings.

Each shawl maker begins to knit or crochet with a prayer for the recipient. Every time the work is taken up, the prayerful intention is renewed. Upon the completion of the shawl, a group prayer is expressed during our gatherings twice a month. The shawl is then formally blessed by a priest, and freely distributed to those who have asked for a shawl for a loved one or for themselves.

When a shawl is taken, we ask that the first name of the eventual recipient be given to us so the name can be inscribed in our Prayer Intentions Book. The group continues to pray for all shawl re-cipients, both locally and around the world, at each meeting.

Since our ladies have been working very hard to provide the shawls, we now have an abundance of them! Help us to distribute these shawls to anyone who may have a need for them, whether yourself, or someone you know.

For information about receiving a shawl (at any time), or to join the shawl ministry, call Sharon Leone at 708-226-4836. Please continue to pray for our Ministry and the recipients of the shawls.

St. Elizabeth Seton Church

Our ladies have been working very hard to provide shawls, so we have an abundance of them! Help us to distribute shawls to someone who may have

a need for them, whether yourself, or someone you know...

Stop by the Narthex after Masses THIS WEEKEND to see our display!

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Sat., March 7 (5pm) Leroy Stringham; Leo Swintex Sun., March 8 (7:15am) Parishioners; Roderick Bothwell (8:30am) John Vitkovic; Dinko Rogovic (10am) Purgatorial Society; Herman Merano (11:30am) Terese Glamba; Gerri Wolski Mon., March 9 (9am) Jack Martin; Karen Hayseas Tues., March 10 (9am) Joseph Kapala; Richard Rodlasek Wed., March 11 (9am) Jose Loreto Antipuesto; Daniel May Thurs., March 12 (9am) Robert Hall; Janice Flores Fri., March 13 (9am) Joan Elliott; David Harrison Sat., March 14 (5pm) Peter Vallort; Josephine Tarantino Sun., March 15 (7:15am) Parishioners; Mary Pat Gorman (8:30am) Dolores O’Connor; Purgatorial Society (10am) Bernie Pancerz; Geraldine Valente (11:30am) Jim and Annabelle Santucci; Robert Ritchie

March 8, 2015

MASS INTENTIONS

WELCOME

Macies and Gabriela Suchecki (Child: Simon Suchecki) David and Paula Zakrzewski (Children: Claire and Carter Zakrzewski) Jacob and Kimberly Stout (Child: Jackson Stout)

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Luz Trejio Sam Yozze Joe Fordham Jeff Williams Gary Gecan Frank Bjork John Biegel Mel Bonner Marjorie Kelly Eleno Flores Brian Scheldberg And for our deceased: Margaret Kapala (Mother of Karen [John] Mirecki) Richard P. Olson Dorothy McDonald Gene Walsh “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR

STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION FOR 2-15-15: $22,048.04

KIDS’ COLLECTION: $20.08

Thank you for your generosity.

Please pray for the following couple as they prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Jessika Martinez and Mark Chagnon; 3-28-15 Colette Madej and Brian Creehan; 4-11-15 Maggie Rose Abate and Sean Patrick O’Connor; 4-11-15

WEDDINGS

St. Patrick’s and St. Joseph’s Party Saturday, March 14th (SOLD OUT)

Women’s Club Blood Drive

Saturday, March 21st 8am-Noon in the Parish Life Center

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School

Spring Gala Fundraiser Saturday, March 21st

7pm at the Tinley Park Convention Center (see page 24 for details)

Lenten Parish Reconciliation Service

Sunday, March 22nd, 7pm

Lenten Parish Mission with Fr. Larry McBrady

Monday, March 23rd, 7pm Tuesday, March 24th, 7pm

Wednesday, March 25th, 7pm

Seniors of Seton Morning of Reflection with Fr. Larry McBrady

Wednesday, March 25 Parish Life Center after 9am Mass

Men’s Club Fish Fry Friday, March 27th

Palm Sunday Musical Cantata

Sunday, March 29th, 3pm

Parish Trip to Shrine of Christ’s Passion Tuesday, March 31st (Bus leaves at 8:30am)

(see page 17 for details)

SAVE THE DATE for these UPCOMING EVENTS

at St. Elizabeth Seton!

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I n late November of last year, we were all captivated by the events surrounding the delivery of the grand jury report on the fatal shooting of teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. The grand jury reported that Officer Darren Wilson acted within the law; he had done nothing illegal. Therefore, no indictment was made concerning Wilson’s killing of Brown. If Wilson was within the law that allows a policeman to use lethal force when confronted with a serious threat, other considerations remain. Principally: Was the officer within the bounds of human morality in killing this unarmed teenager? You know, it is possible that we can stay within the bounds of “the law,” and yet our actions can be far from what is right for us to do as human beings. And they can be even farther from what Jesus calls us to do in the Gospel.

I n today’s Gospel passage, Jesus calls to task those who are buying and selling in the temple. Their business was to supply Jews with what they needed to worship God in the temple. Jewish law required that people obtain certain animals to offer. They were also to buy them with Jewish money. So, the activities of selling animals and changing money were lawful for the observance of Jewish temple worship. But how they were conducting business was not right. Jesus chastised them for making his father’s house “a den of thieves.” The sellers and the moneychangers may have been within the letter of the law, but that wasn’t enough.

Jesus takes this opportunity to teach a lesson and expand our understanding of how we are to live our lives. First, Jesus runs the sellers out of the temple. Then he addresses the people’s understanding of where God resides and how we are to honor God. Jesus talks of the temple, the most sacred place of the Jewish people. Then Jesus draws a comparison between the temple and his own body, his very self. He says that if the temple that is his body is destroyed, it will be raised up in three days. Jesus indicated that the sacred place that was the temple in Jerusalem was to give way to the sacred person who is Jesus Christ. Christ was the new temple of God in our world. J esus was changing the game of life and the laws

of life. Until the coming of Jesus, observance of the law’s precepts was believed to make a person acceptable to God. The temple was a visible sign of that. Now, Jesus says that a person is acceptable to God through a relationship with God. Jesus characterizes that relationship as love. Love of God, and love of one’s neighbor. Keeping the demands of the law would yield to respecting keeping the demands of love made manifest in the person of Christ, God’s presence in the everyday world. Keeping the commands of the law gave way to keeping the spirit behind the law — the Spirit of God’s love evidenced in the life and teaching of Christ. We ask ourselves, what or who is the guide of our life?

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT From Law to Love By Ross Beaudoin

Lord of Easter newness, drive out of our homes and hearts the unnecessary and the useless that clutter our lives and monopolize our time.

Restore our spirits to a sense of perspective that enables us to use the wonders of creation and technology to realize the meaning and purpose of our lives.

May these days of Lent be a “spring cleaning” of those things that clutter and “muddy” our relationships with you and one another.

“Jesus made a whip out of cords and drove the money changers out of the temple area, and to those who sold

doves he said, ‘Take these out of here and stop making my Father’s house a

marketplace.” — John 2:15, 16

Save $1.00 on Adult Tickets After Masses Weekends of March 14/15, March 29/30

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Journey with the Lord and let your heart hear God’s Words….

By Margie Guadagno St. Elizabeth Seton Pastoral Associate

When the disciples

met Jesus

on the road,

they were

disappointed

and sad.

He walked with them

and listened to

their story.

Then, by opening up

the Scriptures

He gave them hope!

He helped them see

that they were

not abandoned

or left orphaned,

that God

was with them

and would

always be part

of their journey.

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Having Faith

W hen my oldest daughter was a teen, she caused a great deal of distress in

my family. It was much more than the usual teen-age angst, it was very serious and very disruptive to my whole family. After many months of trying to solve things on my own, and feeling in need of spiritual support, I began to come to daily Mass. I believed that if I prayed hard enough, and came to church often enough, God would solve this problem for me. But it didn’t happen. There was no miraculous change in my daughter’s attitude. In fact, the problems worsened by the day, sometimes by the hour. At first I was very disturbed. After all, many of those televangelists who were all over TV at that time said if we had faith, God would shower us with gifts. And all those faith healers also said that if we had faith, we would be healed. Well, I wasn’t getting any gifts or healing. All I was getting was hurt and pain.

But I continued going to daily Mass because I just didn’t know what else to do. And then, something did begin to happen. The more I came to church, lis-tened to God’s word and prayed with the community, the more I began to see that God really was giving me gifts. My mind and my heart were opening up and I was learning that just because I didn’t have great wealth, didn’t mean that God

didn’t love me; that just because my daughter didn’t become a model child, that God didn’t love me; that just because I was still hurt and in pain at times, that God didn’t love me.

B ad things happen because we live in a world full of human beings and human beings get

angry, hurt other people and make mistakes. That’s just the way it is. But the good news is, human beings also comfort one another, laugh with each other and reach out to those that are hurting. My family, friends and the faith community I prayed with made God present to me at a time when I—erroneously—thought that God didn’t know or care that I existed. Their re-sponse to God’s faith in them helped strengthen my faith in God.

I t also showed me that to have faith means we have a responsibil-ity. We aren’t to just sit and wait for

God to do the work, we have jobs to do, too. We’re expected to live out our faith in action by being the hands and heart of God for people just like me, who was in such need at that time. My daughter is grown now with children of her own. We continue to work at healing our relationship. Some days we do better than others, but I have faith in God, faith in her, and faith in myself that we will heal.

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IF YOU THINK GOD IS CALLING YOU TO BE A PRIEST, visit www.ChicagoPriest.com or contact Fr. Francis Bitterman at 312-534-8298 or fbitterman@archchicago.org. FOR INFORMATION ON RELIGIOUS LIFE contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 or eramirez@archchicago.org, and for the Permanent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or bpuhala@usml.edu.

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS GRACIOUS AND LOVING GOD, help the men and women of our parishes to hear the call to serve. Our needs are great and our people thirst for Your Presence.

OPEN THE HEARTS OF MANY. Raise up faithful servants of the Gospel—dedicated, holy priests, sisters, brothers and deacons, who will spend themselves for Your people and their needs.

BLESS ALL OF OUR MARRIED COUPLES with a rich faith and children that desire to serve You.

BLESS THOSE WHO ARE SERVING NOW with courage and perseverance.

GRANT THAT MANY WILL BE INSPIRED by their exam-ple and faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Parish Vocation News

Be Still… A Call To Centering Prayer

Wednesday, March 11 7pm

You are invited to join in an hour of quiet time and learn about Centering Prayer. The group meets the second

Wednesday of each month in the Cornerstone building located on the

corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Questions? Call Marge at 708-460-5357.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATION NAME: ______________________________________________________ GENDER: ________ AGE RANGE: ________ SETON PARISH MEMBER SINCE: ________ MASS TIME OF CANDIDATE: ________ PARISH OR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ WHY TO CONSIDER THIS CANDIDATE?: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ PRIOR PARISH COUNCIL EXPERIENCE? ________ PRIOR BOARD (ANY KIND) EXPERIENCE? ________

Please place nomination ballot in the box found on the counter in the Narthex by March 8, 2015.

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LLENTENENTEN LLITURGYITURGY OFOF THETHE HHOURSOURS

Daily Morning Prayer in the church (Monday-Friday) beginning Thursday, February 18th at 8:30AM

March 9-13; March 16-20; March 23-27; March 30-April 3 (Holy Week)

Lenten Weekday Prayer Opportunity

What is the Liturgy of the Hours?

Not many people are thoroughly familiar with this form of communal prayer. Long ago, our ancestors in faith had ways for individuals and households to praise and thank God constantly, with the poetic richness of praying at morning and evening with hymns and psalms known by heart. As time went on we lost those forms of prayer. Along with the Lord’s Supper, fixed-hour prayer is considered the oldest form of Christian spirituality. The psalmist’s example to praise God seven times each day, were trying to follow St. Paul’s exhortation to “pray without ceasing.” The apostles too used psalms in their prayers, and the psalms remain the backbone of the Liturgy of the Hours today. Both the ending and the beginning of the day were, to the ancients, natural times for prayer. We learn to pray by praying, and we learn to pray the Mass through the many ways that ritual prayer enters our lives throughout the day and week. In liturgy as in life, one thing regularly leads to another: understanding leads to loving, loving to participation, participation to commitment and commitment to a transformed way of living. It seems so elementary. Morning prayer makes us rise and thank God for a restful night, for another day of life, and for the strength and courage to do God’s will. The spiritual practice of celebrating Morning Prayer is a way of consecrating the day to God.

What is the Evening Prayer?

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EEVENINGVENING PPRAYERRAYER

Wednesdays, 7-7:30PM in the Church Beginning February 25th

We all may have heard of priests and religious praying the “breviary,” which is another name for the Liturgy of the Hours. Although every Catholic knows that Eucharist is the official public prayer of the Church, the Liturgy of the Hours is considered the “other half” of our official public prayer — a half which most of us have rarely had an opportunity to experience. In the Liturgy of the Hours, the singing or reciting of the Psalms takes place at various hours around the clock. Praying the Psalms at differ-ent hours of the day and night is a traditional Catholic way of “sanctifying” every hour and moment of our lives with prayer and reflection. Evening Prayer is the “sunset” hour of the Liturgy of the Hours, and begins with a light ceremony in which lamps and candles are lit for the evening activities (originally at a time when there was no electricity). During the lighting of the lamps, we sing a hymn praising “Christ our Light.” Incense is burned as we sing and pray that all our prayers will rise to God just as the smoke and fragrance of the incense rises. Then, we sing from the Book of Psalms (the heart of prayer). We close the service with a hymn of thanks. This is a prayerful way to end our day and begin our evening activities.

Day of Reflection

ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN

Fr. Larry McBrady and the Seniors of Seton

LENTEN MORNING OF REFLECTION

Wednesday, March 25th

after 9am Mass in the Parish Life Center

Coffee “and” will be provided.

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By Father Larry McBrady

At the height of the American involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan a man in Tacoma, WA felt that he needed to do something to call attention to the daily loss of life occurring in both wars. He was troubled that the evening news often gave scant attention to the unrelenting violence. He felt something needed to be done.

One day he was struck with an idea. Shortly before sunset, he walked out on to his deck overlooking the backyard. He placed his bugle to his lips and played "Taps." He did this each evening as the sun was setting. As time went by something amazing happened. Neighbors began to appear on their back porches and decks as the moment of sunset approached. They stood silently awaiting the haunting sound of the 24 notes. Without any discussion or announcement a neighborhood ritual was born. Neighbors began to feel they needed to be present when the bugle sounded. Together, the neighborhood was bearing witness to a larger reality and honoring those who had fallen.

In time this story received national attention. It was the story of how something so brief and simple could galvanize so many people into wanting to take a moment from their day to pause and remember.

During Lent we try, in varied ways, to bear witness to a larger reality: the mystery of God's unfailing love for us.

The St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Mission is an annual invitation for each one of us to pause, in the midst of our busy lives, and to gather with other members of our parish family to reflect on how God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are present in our lives.

The playing of "Taps" came to be an invitation for a group of neighbors to join in a simple nightly ritual. How can the Parish Mission become an opportunity for each of us to join with other members of the parish family? The awesome fact is this: our God awaits opportunities like the Mission to enter more deeply into our lives.

Please pray for me, as I do for you, that the Holy Spirit will bring grace and inspiration to all of us during the Mission on March 23, 24 and 25 beginning at 7 p.m. each evening.

Each gathering will last one hour.

Like those neighbors in Tacoma, we too can find new strength and purpose in our togetherness.

Can A Musical Composition Of Only 24 Notes Possibly Inspire?

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Monday, March 23rd 7:00 pmDO I NEED A SAVIOR?

The courage to look within and try something new.

Tuesday, March 24th 7:00 pmSOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

Understanding - the first step to conversion.

Wednesday, March 25th 7:00 pmIMITATION VS. CONVERSION Being astonished by Jesus

Hospitality will be shared last day of Mission. All are welcome.

THINKING IN A

NEW WAY with

Fr. Larry McBrady

SETON ROSARY GROUP All women, men and children are invited to join us in contemplating the mysteries of Christ's life through the praying of the Holy Rosary. We meet each Tuesday and Thursday in the church, by our statue of the Virgin Mary, immediately following the Morning Mass. Please join us.

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CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every Wednesday morning in the church, after the 9am Mass. All are invited to participate.

SACRED SPACE Sacred Space Reflection Group invites you to make a “Sacred Space” in your day — a time to pause for a few moments and be mindful of how God is present in your lives. The Sacred Space Prayer Book offers in-depth meditations on the scripture of the day. The group meets the first Monday of each month.

PRO-LIFE AND THE IRISH PARADE Bremen-Orland Families for Life will participate in the Tinley Park Irish Parade on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Parade starts at 2pm from Central Middle School, 181st and Oak Park Ave. Look for the Pro-Life banners and signs. Join us or watch and greet us along the way.

ON THE ROAD TO RECONCILATION Henri Nouwen, in seizing the inspiration that came to him through Rembrandt’s depiction of the powerful Gospel story, probes the several movements of the parable: the younger son’s return, the father’s restoration of sonship, the elder son’s vengefulness, and the father’s compassion. In his reflection on Rembrandt in light of his own life journey, the author evokes the powerful drama of the parable in a rich, captivating way that is sure to reverberate in the hearts of readers. The themes of HOMECOMING, AFFIRMATION, and RECONCILIATION will be newly discovered by all who have known loneliness, dejection, jealousy, or anger. The CHALLENGE TO LOVE as the father and be loved as the son will be seen as the ultimate revelation of the parable known to Christians throughout time, and here represented with vigor and power fresh for our times. For all who ask, “Where has my struggle led me? Or for those “on the road” who have had the courage to embark on the journey but seek the illumination of a known way and safe passage, this work will inspire and guide you.

This Lenten Season deepen your experience of God by moving on the Road to Reconciliation. Join us for book discussion on Monday mornings of Lent at 10am in the Cornerstone

We invite you to come Monday mornings through March 30th. We will meet after morning Mass at 10:00am in the Cornerstone. Come for one or all sessions. A limited number of soft cover books are available for purchase (please feel free to use your own book if you have one). Please prepare for the March 9th Book Discussion by reading pages 25-58 (soft cover book) or pages 21-54 (hard cover book).

Book cost: $10 Limited supply in the church office. Call 708-403-0101.

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SETON YOUTH PROGRAM Sunday, March 8 6:30-9:00 pm

SOUL SURVIVOR Cornerstone Join us for our monthly Soul Survivor night, with games, music, and team competitions. Bring a friend or two.

Monday, March 9 7:00-8:00 pm MISSION TRIP MEETINGGym Lobby

We have at least one opening on this summer's mission trip to Knoxville, Tennessee. If you're signed up for the trip or want to learn more, come to this meeting. Bring a parent if possible, but also bring a laptop or tablet so we can fill out the online forms together.

Sunday, March 15 5:30 pmLIVING STATIONS PRACTICE

We need about 20 kids - 5th graders through high schoolers - to play the parts of Jesus, Mary, the apostles, and Romans re-enacting the Living Stations. We will practice each Sun-day leading up to the performance on Good Friday night. We have a part and a costume for you, and you don't even need to say any lines. Come join us for this first practice, bring a friend, and stick around afterward for Open Gym.

Sunday, March 15 6:30-8:30 pmOPEN GYM

Sunday, March 22 5:30pmLIVING STATIONS PRACTICE

Sunday, March 22 5:30pmMOVIE NIGHT Cornerstone

QUESTIONS? Contact Bruce Hall at 708-403-7834

or bruce.hall123@gmail.com.

Golden Opportunities Coupon books offer local restaurants offering discounts of 50% off or 2-for-1. In addition, great savings at movies, grocery stores, sporting events, and more! Many coupons valid once a month. And… it makes a great gift!

2015 Golden Opportunities Books

NOW ONLY $10.

Available in the

parish office!

Makes a great gift!

My Lenten Sacrifice You are invited to give a monetary gift as a

Lenten sacrifice for families in our community.

For your convenience, SVDP boxes are located at all the entrances of our church. We depend solely on the contributions that are placed in the donation boxes. All monies donated go directly to those in need. We service clients within our parish boundaries with emergency assistance for utilities, rent, security deposits, food, clothing, medical, dental, eye care, and occasionally gasoline to get to a

job site. These needs continue to grow during these stressful economic times and as government and program funds are reduced. As calls come throughout the year we look to your generosity and sense of sharing and justice to offer assistance. It is your goodness that makes our work possible.

The St. Elizabeth Seton SVDP Society

The Sons of Italy Lodge 2700 invite all to a St. Joseph’s Table Celebration!

All are welcome to join in a St. Joseph Table Celebra-tion on Monday, March 9th at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia, Orland Park beginning at 6pm. Dinner includes salad, pasta, bread, and dessert. Pop/water/coffee served. Free admission. Please bring a non-perishable food item for Together We Cope. Come enjoy good company, music and food!

Sometimes we choose our own exiles, sometimes we are sent into them. Whichever the case may be, God always desires for us to be freed.

NEXT WEEK: ENDING THE EXILE

The first reading tells of the exile of the Jews in Babylon and of their return to their land some 70 years later. The people of Judah well-deserved their exile, having abandoned the God who had bestowed their land upon them. When the king, Cyrus, conquers the Babylonians, he lets the exiles return. The Old Testament has no doubt that this is really the work of God, who has forgiven the people and brings them back from their exile. And God does this not so much be-cause the exiles are deserving of release, because God desires to be merciful. This same mer-ciful Divine nature that is revealed in the return from exile is also revealed in the words of Je-sus: As Son, Jesus was not sent to condemn the world, but to give it life and light. Any judg-ment or condemnation is in fact a self-judgment. People are condemned to life in darkness be-cause they have chosen to reject the light; in a sense, they have chosen to live in exile from God. God’s role in all this is to be present among us in Jesus as Saving Light. We see people choosing to remain exiled from those they love all the time: children and parents who are es-tranged, friendships that break down and go unreconciled, those who love God and Christ yet keep their distance from the Church and the Sacraments. But scripture testifies to the power of God to overcome such estrangement and exile. Lent is a time for exiles to return, a time of rec-onciliation, a time to accept the gift of Divine Love described in the Letter to the Ephesians.

The wrath and the mercy of the Lord are revealed in the exile and liberation of the chosen people (2 Chor 36:14-16, 19-23). The Israelite’s exile is made abundantly clear: the people and their leaders (princes and priests) refused to live in the ways of the Lord. God had sent them prophets to call them back to righteousness, but they stubbornly refused to change their ways. Therefore, the Lord gave them up into the hands of their enemies. Notice how the author makes it absolutely clear that the defeat of Judah and the exile

was not God’s fault; it was entirely the peo-ple’s fault. Neither was the exile an accident of history. God had foretold what was going to happen through the mouth of His prophet Jeremiah. God would not abandon His people forever. He sent Cyrus, the emperor of Persia and the conqueror of Babylon to liberate His people from exile. It was Cyrus’ policy to send captives back to their homeland.

By grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:4-10).

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2015

God of Light, illuminate

our hearts so that we might find our path back to You.

Keep us safe on our

Lenten journey. Amen.

God is so generous that, even though we do not in any way deserve it, He has saved us and called us into His glory. It was not our good works or pious practices that bought us this freedom; it was God’s gracious generosity

and loving care. Now that God has done this for us, we must respond with gratitude by do-ing good works and practicing generosity with those around us.

SECOND READING

FIRST READING

REFLECTION

GOSPEL

The Son was sent by God so that the world might be saved through Him (John 3:14-21). Jesus speaks of the Son of Man being lifted up. The message being presented is that we

have all but killed ourselves through our sin, and now the only way we can be saved is by looking up at Jesus who died for us and hav-ing faith in Him (believing in His love). This love is not something new. God never wanted to condemn us. That is the point of Jesus coming to the world: to reveal to us how much God truly loves us. Still, we have to choose to accept and live in that love. Those who do not accept that love have already condemned themselves (because now they will have to live outside of God’s love). Those who accept that love have already received their reward (the possibility of living in that love).

Readings for the Week March 9th-March 14th: Mon.: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b; Lk 4:24-30 Tues.: Dn 3:25, 34-43; Mt 18:21-35 Wed.: Dt 4:1, 5-9; Mt 5:17-19 Thurs.: Jer 7:23-28; Lk 11:14-23 Fri.: Hos 14:2-10; Mk 12:28-34 Sat. Hos 6:1-6; Lk 18:9-14

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HOLY WEEK DAY TRIP TO SHRINE OF CHRIST’S PASSION

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 8:30 a.m.

Spend a morning of inspiration, relaxation and beauty as you experience The Shrine of Christ’s Passion, an interactive handicap accessible half-mile of winding pathway that features 40 life-size bronze sculptures, beginning with the Last Supper and Garden of Gethsemane and moving you forward on a journey of the Passion of Christ as you have never experienced before. Each setting has listening stations featuring the voice of broadcaster Bill Kurtis. Original background music plays throughout. The Shrine is home to the 33-foot tall statue of Our Lady of the New Millennium, a serene four-ton stainless steel beauty to inspire you. The Shrine features a magnificent gift shop and coffee shop as well.

Bus service is provided. (Bus leaves the Seton church parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and will return early afternoon. Mass will be held at the Shrine with Fr. Bill Corcoran as the celebrant. The Fee for the trip is $10. Please register on the sign up sheet in the church Narthex and be sure to include your name/contact phone number/# attending. For more information please call Anna Talley at 708-532-6731.

$10 PERSON

Our first bus has been filled! Our first bus has been filled! Our first bus has been filled! There is a waiting list for the There is a waiting list for the There is a waiting list for the second bus second bus second bus ——— sign up today!sign up today!sign up today!

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Parish Transformation Initiative — MISSION STATEMENT AND ACTION PLAN

The St. Elizabeth Parish Transformation Team worked diligently for many weeks, meeting and discussing new ideas and approaches for our parish. The collabora-tive effort produced a Mission Narrative and Action Plan to help our parish more vibrantly live out Christ’s mission, grow stronger in faith, and closer to Christ. Thank you again to all who participated. Over the next few weeks, the MISSION ACTION PLAN will be highlighted in the church bulletin.

SCHOOL/EDUCATION ACTION PLAN) CONTINUED) FOCUS AREA #1: Create a welcoming environment with opportunities for young adults to participate

more fully in parish life. (“Young Adults” defined as people between the ages of 21-39.)

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS TIME OWNER MEASURABLE GOAL

1 Hire a full-time Parish Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Activities

July 1, 2015

Rev. Corcoran Parish Staff

Employment of a paid staff member

2 Create a Teen Board — Possibly in conjunction with other parishes

Fall 2016

Youth/ Young Adult

Minister

Publication of Teen Board Roster

3 Invite Jr. High-aged students to participate In Youth Group field trips (Great America, Ski trips, etc.)

Fall 2016

Youth/ Young Adult

Minister

By Fall 2017, increase # of Jr. High students field trip participation by 10%

FOCUS AREA #2: Create a welcoming environment with opportunities for school-aged children to participate more fully in parish life.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIONS TIME OWNER MEASURABLE GOAL

1 Offer Grade Level Masses for both Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School and Seton RE children on the weekends

Winter 2015

Catechists By Fall 2016, 10% increase in participation of school-aged children and families at weekend Masses

2 Offer fun activities after 11:30am Mass once a month for school-aged children and their families

Fall 2016

DRE/ School Principal

By Fall 2017, 10% increase in participation of school-aged children and families at weekend Masses

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ACHIEVING PARISH TRANSFORMATION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Resource Allocation A need for additional salary funding to hire aParish Youth and Young Adult Activities Coordinator.

Effective Leadership The Team determined that no reconsideration ofthe roles/responsibilities of parish staff was required. After evaluating our leadership, a determinationwas made for the formation of a Parish Council. Seek Archdiocesan resources for training andformation of our staff and lay leaders.

Communication Seek expansion of electronic communicationmethods to inform parishioners about parish life. Provide ongoing enhancements to make betteruse of technology in our communications.

By implanting a Parish Council, we will betterclarify how decisions are made and communicated in our parish and provide an opportunity to elicit more ideas and feedback from parishioners.

Collaborating With Neighboring Parishes The Team determined that cooperation withneighboring parishes will be beneficial to all involved (i.e., Collaborate with St. Stephen in regard to Young Adult Ministry; Youth; Contact local universities for assistance with Young Adults). Meet with four parishes that support CJB school todiscuss possible collaboration. Our parish could share with other parishes ourgifts and resources (i.e., Scripture Study). Schedule regular meetings to share ideas, con-cerns, Best Practices with neighboring parishes.

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Sunday, March 22ndSunday, March 22ndSunday, March 22nd 12:3012:3012:30---3:30pm3:30pm3:30pm

CJB School GymnasiumCJB School GymnasiumCJB School Gymnasium

Donations accepted for Branches 2015 Mission Trip

Seton Parishioners, CJB families — and friends!

\ GAMES, COMPETITIONS, MUSIC, ARTS AND CRAFTS

AND MORE!

Come to escape the winter doldrums….

For Kids 5-12 years old...

Free!

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For Young Adults: (High School Grads through Age 29) Do You Know How To Pray?

Do you find it easy to pray? For most of us, prayer becomes a source of frustration as we struggle to calm our minds and to find even a few minutes to pray. In our busy lives, prayer is seen as a luxury, when in reality it is at the foundation of a healthy spiritual life. The good news is that you can overcome your difficulties with prayer, and it is easier than you might think. Over the course of eight weeks the Oremus Study Program teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. St. George Church, 6767 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, will host Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer, Sundays, March 15 through May 17 from 12:45-2:15pm (no meeting on Easter or Mother’s Day). In Oremus you will: become aware of God’s presence in your life; discover the simple yet profound steps of Catholic prayer; learn how to respond to God and express yourself in prayer; discover how to hear God’s voice in Scripture, in your heart, and in ordinary moments; learn how to overcome frustrations, distractions, and dryness in prayer; grow in your relationship with God and those around you; and much more. Cost for the program is $15. For information or to register contact Janelle Krzmarzick at (708) 532-8234 or email jkrzmarzick@stgeorge60477.org.

Aging Parents and Elder Care… Join Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia, Orland Park, on Wednesday, March 11th from 6:30-8:30pm for a workshop that is designed to assist caregivers and families dealing with the complexities of assisting elderly parents and adults. It provides information to make the informed decisions concerning elder care, as well as strategies for coping with the day-to-day challenges involved with caring for an elderly loved one. There will also be free time for one-on-one discussion between guest speakers and participants. Please call 708-403-4222 to register for this free program.

St. Dorothy Church or School Reunion 100th Jubilee! St. Dorothy Church, 450 E. 78th St., Chicago. Contact www.stdorothyjubilee.org or call 773-651-7000.

Mother McAuley High School 50th Reunion Class of 1965 — Friday, April 24, 2015 in the Mother McAuley Dining Hall and Lounge. 5pm-Mass; 6pm-Cocktails/Appetizers; 7:30pm-Dinner. The opportunity to take a class photo and school tour also will be offered. RSVP to Linda Jandacek at 773-881-6565.

Health/Drug Prevention/Education Fair Serenity Family Outreach invites you to empower yourself with education and resources to embrace a drug-free future! Evergreen Park Community High School, 9901 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park will host this free event on Sunday, March 22nd from Noon-2:30pm. The event includes resource tables with social service agencies from community, government services, health care organizations, physical fitness venues and more!

Meals On Wheels Seeks Drivers If you are interested in volunteering for Meals on Wheels by delivering meals to local shut-ins and elderly people, contact Gary at 708-710-4009 or Liz at 312-909-0302.

Step Up To Stop Melanoma! The 3rd annual March4Meg 5k Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 9am in Evergreen Park. Read more about this event at www.march4meg.com.

Help For Our Stressful World The Holbrook Counseling Center, a service of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, provides confidential counseling at Saint Stephen Parish in Tinley Park. Michele Nowak, LCPC is the Therapist at St. Stephen. Fees are affordable. Private pay and/or behavioral health insurance accepted. In network with BC/BS PPO. For more information please call 312-655-7725. Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere desire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking. Families Anonymous If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has a substance abuse problem, consider attending Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). Call Warren, 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853.

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New night for meetings!

Tuesday, March 17th ST. PATRICK’S/ST. JOSEPH’S DINNER 6:00 pm-Parish Life Center doors open 6:30pm-Dinner served Meeting to follow

If you plan on attending and did not sign-up already, please call Marge Broderick at 708-478-0923. There will be a $5 guest fee for nonmembers.

It is not too late to join! Dues have been reduced to $15.

Come join the fun!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Women’s Club

13

$31 $22

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SAINT OF THE WEEK

BLESSED ANGELA SALAWA 1881-1922

ANGELA SERVED CHRIST AND CHRIST’S LITTLE ONES with all her strength. Born in Siepraw, near Kraków, Poland, she was the 11th child of Bartlomiej and Ewa Salawa. In 1897, she moved to Kraków where her older sister Therese lived. Angela immediately began to gather together and instruct young women domestic workers. During World War I, she helped prisoners of war without regard for their nationality or religion. The writings of Teresa of Avila and John of the Cross were a great comfort to her. Angela gave great service in caring for soldiers wounded in World War I. After 1918 her health did not permit her to exercise her customary apostolate. Addressing herself to Christ, she wrote in her diary, "I want you to be adored as much as you were destroyed." In another place, she wrote, "Lord, I live by your will. I shall die when you desire; save me because you can." At her 1991 beatification in Kraków, Pope John Paul II said: "It is in this city that she worked, that she suffered and that her holiness came to maturity. While connected to the spirituality of St. Francis, she showed an extraordinary responsiveness to the action of the Holy Spirit".

(L'Osservatore Romano, volume 34, number 4, 1991)

COMMENT Humility should never be mistaken for lack of conviction, insight or energy. Angela brought the Good News and material assistance to some of Christ’s "least ones." Her self-sacrifice inspired others to do the same.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Seniors of Seton

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOSPITALITY!

Thank you to Mary Kunkel and Sharon Oskielunas for taking us on a Senior Safari and thank you to Diane May, Nan Campabello, Marilyn Miller, Bernadine Wojcicki, Theresa Strum and Nancy Trzaskus for helping serve the delicious Winston-catered lamb stew. Also to Joyce Jordan for her animal kingdom of cookies

and center pieces.

SOS UPCOMING TRIPS For trip questions please contact

Anna at 708-532-6731.

THURSDAY MARCH 12, 2015 ON GOLDEN POND

Motor coach transportation to Theatre at the Center, lunch and tickets to see On Golden Pond. Cost will be $95 per person. Leave west parking lot at 10:45 am.

TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2015 SHRINE OF CHRIST’S PASSION TRIP

Call Anna to sign up for the trip to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Indiana. Fr. Bill Cor-coran will celebrate a Mass at the Shrine. Bus cost is $10 per person. Bus leaves at 8:30am. Returns early afternoon.

THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 THE PICKWICK SOCIETY — 10:30 AM

The Pickwick Society will host a luncheon for the Seniors of Seton at 122 Kansas St., Frankfort. Transportation is on your own. See Anna for more details.

KEEP THIS DATE OPEN!

THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 DANCING HORSES THEATER

DELEVAN, WI

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Pastoral Staff Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph.D, Pastor Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop Deacon: Dennis (Barbara) Cristofaro

Liturgy Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy

Music Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music

Parish Office Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Parish Publications Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist Karen Mirecki, Afternoon Receptionist

Religious Education Staff Susan Matthews, Director of Religious Education Diana Barracca, Administration Assistant

Branches Youth Program Bruce Hall, Coordinator Rick Vlaming, Coordinator Rick Wojcik, Coordinator

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Laurie De Mik-Renn, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, CJB Day Maintenance Supervisor Sal Hernandez, CJB Night Maintenance Supervisor

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday

9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday:

7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487

Parish Office: 708-403-0101 WEBSITE: WWW.STESETON.COM Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: 8:30AM-8:30PM, THURSDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM SUNDAY: 8:30AM-1PM

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin

3/14 & 3/15 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM

GREETERS J. Gaskey C. Labus S. Labus M. Pahl K. Pahl G. Roy C. Roy G. Roy K. Roy M. Roy

E. Briette R. Dickover J. Esposito C. Esposito M. Foley B. Hill D. Krieger B. Majer W. McGlashan A. McGlashan J. Niemiec

L. Allen D. Biallas J. Biallas J. Biallas S. Biallas M. Crance R. Cubalchini M. Cubalchini S. Giovanazzi C. Bannon

D. Ahern G. Bauman W. Bric J. Grant J. Keller D. Keller

E. Esparza E. Esparza M. Hattar J. Islas/L. Islas S. Ivey S. Klean R. Mitchel B. Mitchel S. Potts B. Ryan M. Sheedy T. Waters A. Waters J. Waters

LECTORS M. Taska R. Coe

D. Houha T. Shafer G. Shafer

M. Quinn B. Hurley

P. Hambrick R. Velcich

ALTAR SERVERS

P. Baggio J. Laxamana D. Lingan

K. Soltys M. Kedzierski S. Walsh

P. Maiolo T. Quinlan L. Fitzgerald

M. Scott K. Zufan J. Zufan

C. Binder A. Hoelzel M. Reiter

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

J. Harris A. Sharp T. Hanlon AJ Kunde D. Pott J. Connelly G. Yakes M. O’Connor M. Paluch J. Paluch L. Jeffrey B. DeJonge

D. Keane C. Nolan J. Janiak D. Nykiel J. Dickover A. Weishaar

C. Hayward S. Weishaar T. Cohoon V. Patrizi V. Patrizi J. Mantyck K. Mantyck D. Palagi C. Kirk J. Juds D. Minnick J. Klomes

S. Rosinski K. Engraffia J. Nemec M. Fehrenbacher E. O’Connor M. Gabrione J. Kokotan-Krauss L. Gent J. Federico T. Federico J. Eisenberg S. LaCosse R. Grill

M. Schmidt J. Bilas T. Wolski K. Hall O. Kozel T. Scorzo M. O’Connor K. James M. Merino J. Holmquist

Attention All Ministers!

Ministers schedules available at: www.steseton.com Then visit: Music and Liturgy

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ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION

Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturday, between 4:15-4:45pm.

Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the Pastoral Center early. We are limited to six children per Sunday. Baptismal Couples preparing for the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in faith development. This session is mandatory prior to the Baptism. Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill or fac-ing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Call 708-403-0101 for information. Ministry of Care is available to give Communion to the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for assistance. In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations hospitals can no longer contact the parish regarding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiri-tual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center. Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are asked to make arrangements six months in advance.

Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from readings and music to flowers and video taping.

Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, as well as at a number of special liturgies.

Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101.