may 15, 2016 pentecost sunday - millennium school 15, 2016 • pentecost sunday 3 thursday, may 19...

May 15, 2016

6707 West 175TH STREET · TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS 60477 · stgeorge60477.org ST. GEORGE CHURCH

Pentecost Sunday

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the faith-filled

community of St. George,

nourished by God’s Word

and His Sacraments and

renewed by the Holy Spirit,

accept the call to continue

the mission of Christ by

living in, sharing and

transforming our world.

MASS TIMES 2016 Daily: 7:30 am: Monday thru Friday 8:45 am: Tuesday & Wednesday Saturday: 8:00 am Vigil of Sunday: 4 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 6 pm Holy Days: to be announced.

Confessions (Reconciliation) After the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday and after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses on Sunday.

CATHOLICS COME HOME

2 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477

Come, Holy Spirit! Have you ever noticed at work how good news brings about a sense of excitement, even vicariously? The news of a spouse who is promoted, a child’s graduation and acceptance into a particular university, a sport’s or academic scholarship awarded to a son or daughter, the birth of a new baby, the joy of an anniversary, the announcement of engagement for marriage and the list goes on. It can have a spontaneous effect of drawing people to an event. Everyone loves success and excitement. It is spread by the crowd. The disciples felt the Spirit of God and were so moved that they followed the Lord’s command: “Go out to all the world and tell the Good News!” In a similar fashion, there lurks a darker side to reality. It is often characterized by the devil. It is the side that looks to tell the bad things in life about others. Rather than following the gospel; imperative to talk to the person you are upset with privately, they prefer to air their complaints in public squares and parking lots. St. Robert Bellarmine characterized this as throwing feathers from a tower into the wind and then trying to gather them back--an impossible task! As we celebrate at St. George we face the same challenge of our faith. What do we believe about the Easter stories we have heard each Sunday from the gospels and the

examples given in homilies? What does our own prayer life stir within our reflections of God’s presence over the years? How do we communicate the good things God has done for us to others? Giving witness is what the first apostles and disciples of Jesus did. They did not have Scriptures to rely upon for they were creating these first stories later to be written as our New Testament. God is depending upon us, in our own day and age, here in Tinley Park and wherever we travel, to be witnesses of His presence by the good we do for others, by the stories we share, by the example we set each day. The disciples did not have academic degrees; they

used the simple gifts God gave them. What gave them strength to face all the adversities they faced from the authorities who forbade them from speaking to those who felt their witness was not in line with the tradition of the Jewish

communities and spoke ill of them was the “breaking of the bread” and the gathering of the community each Sunday. What gives you strength each day? How do you share your faith with your family and friends? Pray for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the courage to use them to build up His Church. Become involved as an ambassador of Good News by what you say and do in the name of Jesus. --Fr. Ken Fleck

May 15, 2016 • Pentecost Sunday 3

THURSDAY, May 19

9:30 am Catholic Women Sharing Faith-Meeting Rm. 4 12:00 pm Band Lessons-Meeting Rms. 1&2 6:00 pm CS Pack 365-Tiger Den-Georgian Rm. 6:30 pm Lay Carmelites-Meeting Rm. 3 7:00 pm Teen Choir-Music Rm. 8:00 pm Knights of Columbus-O’Connell Hall

MONDAY, May 16

2:00 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1 6:30 pm Athletics Meeting-Meeting Rm. 1 7:00 pm High School Study-Teen Rm. 7:00 pm Teach Who Christ Is Comm. Mtg.-Meeting Rm. 3

TUESDAY, May 17

4:30 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1 7:00 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1 7:00 pm PPC Meeting-Rectory Meeting Rm. 7:00 pm SPRED II-School Classroom

WEDNESDAY, May 18

2:20 pm SGS Fitness Fun Exercise Club-Meeting Rms. 2&3 7:00 pm School Board Meeting-Board Rm. 7:00 pm SPRED I-School Classroom 8:00 pm Al-Anon-O’Connell Hall

FRIDAY, May 20

1:40 pm SGS Music Practice-Church 4:00 pm Quinceanera-Church 7:00 pm Bingo-O’Connell Hall, Georgian Rm. 7:00 pm MS Teen Night-Teen Rm., Georgian Rm., Kitchen 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous

SATURDAY, May 21

Plant Sale after Masses Pro-Life Baby Bottle Project Dist.-Entrances of Church 5:00 pm Reconciliation-Church 7:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym

SUNDAY, May 22

The Most Holy Trinity Plant Sale after Masses Pro-Life Baby Bottle Project Dist.-Entrances of Church Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses 8:30 am PART-Bride’s Rm. 9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word-Rectory Meeting Rm. 10:00 am Bread & Word-Meeting Rm. 4 1:00 pm Baptisms-Church 4:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym 7:00 pm HS Teen Night-Teen Rm., Board Rm., Meeting Rm. 4, Gym

I have been thinking about the many experiences I have had during my three years here at St. George. There have been great moments, funny and difficult ones, some joyful and others sad. But, all of these experiences have provided opportunities for me to grow in understanding my priesthood. The day I found out that I was coming to this parish I was excited, but also nervous. I didn’t know if I would be accepted. I did not feel ready and was uncertain whether my English would be good enough. To my pleasant surprise I felt welcomed and accepted from my first day. The great news is I am leaving more confident and secure in my role as a priest. Thanks to all of you, who have helped me to form a strong foundation. You have given me the opportunity to be part of many events and groups in the parish. All of these have given me an exposure and experience to my ministerial service with so many different people. You all have been instrumental in the formation of my priestly identity - to understand my priesthood in a deeper and practical way. I know that what I have learned here will help me to face the challenges my new assignment may bring and I face them with a positive and hopeful attitude. This coming year I will be transitioning into the Ministry to the Deaf community. I will be serving the Catholic Deaf Community of the Archdiocese of Chicago. This coming year I will be assigned to Notre Dame of Chicago Church while I continue to improve my sign language skills and get more familiar with the Archdiocese Deaf Ministry Office. My contact information is: Notre Dame de Chicago 1335 W. Harrison St. Chicago IL 60607 (312) 243-7400 [email protected] I will be happy to keep in touch to share in our life experiences. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. You will always have a special place in my thoughts and heart. Love in Christ, Fr. Roberto Mercado, Jr.


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LifeNights continue….. High school teens are invited to join us each Sunday night after the 6:00 pm Mass as we share faith and fun at LifeNights. Mark your calendars to come to the Cahill Center at 7:00 pm on the following nights: May 15, May 22 and May 29 (no LifeNight May 8)

We are going on a mission! August 1-6

Mission trip meetings:

7:00 pm in the Teen Room on Mondays: May 16, June 13 and July 11 and July 25.

KIDZ CAMP SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 11-15, 2016 From 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Registration coming soon!

For all in Pre-K to fifth grade.

Sixth grade to adults volunteers are needed! Volunteer meetings will take place May 18.

For middle and high school volunteers: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

For adult volunteers: 7:30pm-8:30pm. In the teen room.

If you cannot attend, but would like to volunteer, please contact Maggie O’Connor at

[email protected] or call (708) 532-8234.

Life Teen Fancy Pants Family Potluck Dinner!

Sunday May 29, 2016

All are welcome to the end of the year potluck dinner in rooms 1, 2 and 3 in the Cahill Center.

From 6-9 pm starting with 6 pm Mass and dinner to follow.

R.S.V.P by May 26 to Maggie O’Connor at [email protected].

We have an early deadline for the June 4/5 bulletin submission due to the Memorial Day holiday. All articles for the June 4/5 bulletin must be emailed to [email protected] or submitted to the rectory office by Thursday, May 26 at 9:00 am. Thank you.

The rectory office will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 30.


We extend our sincerest thanks and appreciation to our dear Fr. Roberto Mercado for the years of faithful and joyful service you have afforded to us. As you bid your goodbye to us and continue with your journey, it is our sincere prayer that Christ bless your love of Him and your service to the Church; and reward you for being a faithful servant of God.

You always listened to the needs of our parishioners. You were passionate in all you did within the parish, and this was reflected in your homilies, the many ministries you stayed connected with and your interaction with the Church family. Every one of us will miss your signature smile, your friendship, and above all, sharing with us what God's love is about, full of mercy and hope, healing and filled with joy.

May God bless you Fr. Roberto.


St. George Catholic School Our Parish School of Excellence

Who is eligible to be a Student of St. George School? The children of St. George parishioners who are qualified for Pre-K to grade 8. St. George School also welcomes children baptized as Catholics from other parishes as well as children from other Christian households whose parents are seeking a Christian education. Please share this with your neighbors. What are the requirements for Pre-K and Kindergarten? We offer a 3 yr. old program as well as a 4 yr. old program. Your student must be 3 before September 1 of the year they begin school. Children must be toilet trained. Our 3 day program for the 3 yr. olds is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We have morning programs and all day programs. Our morning hours are 7:45 am until 11:10 am and full days are 7:45 am until 2:20 pm. The 4 yr. old program offers 5 full days or 5 days in the morning. Other options are available upon request. Kindergarten students must be 5 by September 1 of the year they start school. How do I register? Registration information and materials can be picked up in the school office. To register your student you will need their original birth certificate, baptismal certificate and social security card (originals will be returned). Registration fee for Pre-K is $100. Registration for grades 1-8 is $175 per student or $350 for a family of 2 or more. For students entering grades 1 – 8 we also need the last semester report card and all standardized test scores. Call the school office at (708) 532-2626 ext. 230 to schedule a tour or answer any questions. How much is Tuition? Tuition for the 2016-17 will be finalized after budget meetings in March. Full-day in-parish tuition for 2015-16 (Grades K-8) is $4,697, family rates are available. Pre-K3 (3 day - morning sessions is $1,410) Pre-K3 full day is $2,820. Pre-K4 and Kindergarten (5 day- morning sessions) are $2,350. Pre-K and Kindergarten full 5 days is $4,697. Out of parish tuition is $5,592. Is Financial Aid available? All new families are eligible for the Caritas Program. Families must submit all materials to our independent review agency, FACTS, for consideration. This is a confidential process shared only with the admissions and financial aid committee to determine the award. Grants will be designated for three years, as long as the student remains in good standing and continues to demonstrate financial need, based on annual submissions of financial aid forms. Is there a “Before and After School” Program? Yes! The Extended Day Program opens at 6:00 am until school begins; it opens again after school until 6:00 pm. You can call for information for our Extended Day Program at (708) 532-2626, ext. 112. We are currently accepting registration for all grades. Call Tina Hahn at (708) 532-2626, ext. 230 or visit our web page at www.stgeorgeschool.org for more information.

SPARE CHANGE SAVES BABIES

Next weekend on May 21/22, our parish will be participating in the Spare Change Saves Babies Project to benefit The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicagoland. This non-profit organization directly assists mothers and families facing pregnancy under difficult circumstances by offering emotional, financial, material and spiritual support through counseling, clothing and monetary provisions, prayer and other aid. Each year their three locations together have over 4,000 appointments with expecting mothers. By God’s Grace, The Women’s Centers have saved over 39,000 babies—and their mothers—from abortion since opening in 1984. Please take a Baby Bottle home with you from the church on May 21/22, fill it with your spare change, and return it the weekend of June 25/26. This is a simple, but crucial fundraising effort for The Women’s Centers. Please note the Baby Bottles cost almost $1.00 per bottle and are recycled afterwards, so please return your bottle upon completion of the project. Thank you for helping defend life and remember to keep all mothers facing pregnancy under difficult circumstances in your prayers.

YOUR ADOPTED BABY AT THREE MONTHS Very soon the baby you spiritually adopted will have three full months of development toward birth. During the third month the baby becomes quite active in his mother's womb although she will not feel the baby for at least another month. The baby can now squint, swallow and move his tongue. If you could touch the baby's palm, he would make a tight fist. The umbilical cord provides the oxygen the baby needs. Even with all these developments, the baby still only weighs one ounce. What a miracle of life is quietly taking place here! Please continue praying for your adopted baby each day.

PRO-LIFE ++++++++++++++++++

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Ps 19:8-10, 15; Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Prv 8:22-31; Ps 8:4-9; Rom 5:1-5; Jn 16:12-15


Jubilee Year of Mercy December 8, 2015 to November 20, 2016

Mercy Mondays The Second Monday of Every Month at 7:00 pm:

To celebrate the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, the parishes of Tinley Park, Orland Park and Lemont are collaboratively working to promote the different facets of mercy in our lives. On the second Monday of each month, our parishes are hosting Mercy Monday events, which include times of prayer, reflection and/or putting mercy into action. In this way, we are responding to Pope Francis’ invitation to bring mercy and compassion into every corner of our world. We are called to be instruments of God’s mercy -- which knows no limits and which is needed on so many levels in the world today. There are freewill offerings taken at each event; any contributions received will be set aside for Corporal Works of Mercy outreach & service. Funds may support (but are not limited to) Sole Hope, Port Ministries, Sacred Heart Mission, Tinley/Orland First Responders and local senior living centers. Thank you!

UPCOMING MERCY MONDAY EVENTS

Sat – Mon, June 11 - 13, 2016 Corporal Works of Mercy Weekend

Parishioners will be challenged to participate in Corporal Works of Mercy, either as a family or as individuals working together. From spending time cleaning up area parks to providing home-baked cookies to area first responders or seniors, from giving a day of service in Hopkins Park, IL, to providing lunches to Port Ministries or turning old jeans into foot coverings for people in Uganda through Sole Hope, we will show God’s love in action.

Catholic Women Sharing Faith A ministry of prayer, communication and education!

May the joy of the Risen Savior brighten your life and bring you peace! Sometimes joy comes in the form of a "hug" from a special person who really cares. Our ministry crochets and knits unique shawls that are then washed, blessed and offered to anyone who may like one - the hug can continue even when you are not there! Please call Maureen Cetera at (708) 253-5592, or Pina Quatrini at (708) 606-0898 if you would like a prayer shawl for yourself or for someone you know that would appreciate this special "hug from God." We would like to take this opportunity to express sincere appreciation to all the generous donors who share in our ministry - because of your goodness, we are able to offer prayer shawls free of charge. Ladies of St. George, we welcome you to join us at our Thursday meetings - we are a great group of loving, caring, prayerful women that gather weekly to pray, create prayer shawls and have lots of FUN! You are welcome!!!

Thursday Mornings in May: 9:30 - 11:30 am in the Quiet Room

5/19/2016 May Birthday Party 5/26/2016 Prayer Shawl Ministry Please mark your calendar for the 6th Anniversary Celebration of Prayer Shawl Ministry - Saturday, June 11, 8 am Mass followed by our party. All our St. George CWSF are welcome! "Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." Romans 12:2

Dressing with Reverence While fashions go in and out of style, reverence never does. No matter what the season, a gentle reminder is in order as to appropriate dress for attending Mass. The manner in which we dress when we gather together to celebrate the Lord’s Supper reflects our reverence and our gratitude. It also reflects our level of respect for one another. Any clothing, or lack of clothing, that distracts those around us is not appropriate. As a parish family, let us encourage one another to be witnesses to our faith with reverence and with mutual respect.

Children and parents interested in participating in the garden club are invited to ill out a form giving permission for children to participate. Parents are also encouraged to be with their children. If you would like to help in the parish garden on the west side of school, or to have a particular plant with your child’s name on it, please ill out a form as well.


A Night at the Races -- what a fun night it was! All who attended this St. George School fundraiser were treated to a great evening of delicious food, a variety of desserts and drinks, a special Mint Julep station, a festive photo booth and an opportunity to win numerous prizes. The highlight of the evening was virtual horseracing, with the atmosphere of a real racetrack. As seen in the pictures, there were many delighted winners! Just another of our wonderful events sponsored by our school!

CHURCH SUPPORT

May 7 & 8, 2016

Thank you for your continued generosity to

St. George Parish!

Our Parish uses GiveCentral for online donations.

Sign up at: www.givecentral.org.

There are sign up forms at the exits of church. For more information, please contact Darlene Georges at

(708) 532-2243.

Offertory Envelopes…………………...$15,708.00 Sharing Parish St. Gerard Majella………………………...$162.00 Children: 66 envelopes……………………$98.00 March Online Giving……………………$5,215.00 April Online Giving……………………..$4,093.00

Dear Good People of St. George, After four years of discernment, and through much formation, myself and twelve other men in my cohort group; led by the Holy Spirit, and with the support of our wives, families and parish communities, will be ordained to the Permanent Diaconate for the Archdiocese of Chicago, by the Most Reverend Blase Cupich on June 4, 2016 at Holy Name Cathedral. I ask for your continued prayers as we begin our final preparation on our journey to ordination starting with our Ordination Retreat from May 18 and ending on May 22.

Please keep the entire 2016 Diaconate Cohort in your prayers:

Thank you for all of your unwavering support and prayers on this long, spirit-filled journey. Know that you are all in my prayers. I remain, Thomas D. Schutzius Candidate for Permanente Deaconate

David F. Babczak Kevin Joseph Blindauer Robert Francis Conlon Robert Edward Cyran Michael J. Fekete Richard Holevoet Herbert Darrell Johnson

Joseph Gregory Krame John Francis Mutnansky Neil S. Rogers Thomas J. Ruzevich Thomas Dale Schutzius Douglas Peter Szarzynski


In Need of Your Prayers

Please pray for the following members of your parish community:

Baby Brody Anderson, Ron Armor, Jim Burton, Jo Bujan, Carmella and Loretta Canino, Sheryl Casey, Don Christie, Charles Cislo, Betty Duggan, Johanna Dvaronis, Deacon John Ficker, Marirose Grosschadl, Emma Haas, Eileen Hallahan, Elfriede Hays, Dennis Hearne, Jr., Dennis Hearne, Sr., Baby Sloan Hernandez, Albert and Evelyn Holup, Theresa Hughes, Jackie Koppers, Richard and Joan Kukula, Dawn Leslie, Jeanne Long, Theresa Lynn, Christine Madsen, Carmela Marasovich, Mark Oboikovitz, Marguerite Orrico, Marek Rudzki, Gary Rycyzyn, Lisa Schlueter, Mary Lou Seery, Robert Seery, Justin Souta, Matt Taylor, Tammy Thomas, Michael Whited, Sandra Wickeham

Wedding Banns

St. George Parish wishes to announce the forthcoming marriages of:

William J. Healy III and Lauren B. Esolato

Called Home to the Lord

Please remember in your prayers those who have died in the past weeks: Daniel Gill, Margaret Pizer

Greenhouse Plant Sale Volunteers will be available to accept your donation for our veggie plants at both greenhouses starting today and during the week on the honor system. Come to the greenhouse to see what we have available. Proceeds bene it our Teen Summer Ministry. Tomatoes: Large Cherry, Roma, Juliette, Early Girl, Big Boy and Beefsteak. Peppers: Sweet California Wonder—green, red, yellow—Sweet Banana, Habanero, Jalapeno, Serano, Chili,. Pumpkins, Cucumbers, Herbs, Zucchini, Lettuce plugs.

Ordinandi

Archdiocese of Chicago

The Archdiocese of Chicago announces the

Ordina on of those called by the Church

to the Order of Deacon

through the imposi on of hands and the invoca on of the Holy Spirit

by the Most Rev. Archbishop Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

Saturday the fourth of June Two thousand sixteen

Ten thirty in the morning

Holy Name Cathedral 735 North State Street

Chicago, Illinois

Admission by Ticket Only

David F. Babczak

Kevin Joseph Blindauer

Robert Francis Conlon

Robert Edward Cyran

Michael J. Fekete

Richard Holevoet

Herbert Darrell Johnson

Joseph Gregory Krame

John Francis Mutnansky

Neil S. Rogers

Thomas J. Ruzevich

Thomas Dale Schutzius

Douglas Peter Szarzynski

Schedule also available online at: www.stgeorge60477.org and is subject to change.

Liturgical Ministers


May 21 & 22 4:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 6:00 pm

Celebrants Fr. Tomy Fr. Tomy Fr. K. Fleck Fr. Tomy Fr. K. Fleck

Deacons P. Manning P. Manning G. Bartos

K. Murray E. Kelly D. Budny D. Wawzenek L. Manta

Lectors N. Gayeski M. Kelly J. Souta M. Olson T. McCabe

J. Boyce B. Akroush C. Flores B. Beckman M. Bonnamy

D. Dolan M. Foss T. Kavanaugh F. Fancsali B. Finley

M. Hagan T. German J. Morgan W. Wawzenek P. Manta

B. Urbanski S. Rogina R. Morgan K. Banasiak P. Galassini

Eucharistic K. Wittman P. Windish K. Rodriguez E. Buczkiewicz M. McLaughlin

Ministers T. Framke A. Graff J. Rickerson T. Doyle

C. Patula J. Grosschadl R. Sanderson E. Susnis

S. Stanton L. Kaminski R. Schutzius

L. Vaicik Sr. M. Musto S. Yock

E. Weglarz B. Topping A. Yock

T. Weglarz J. Yock, Sr. J. Yock, Jr.

L. Saunders B. Kelly P. Cavalieri N. Miller M. Esposito

Altar Servers V. Weglarz B. Moriarty A. Yock E. Wilson G. Ringhofer

C. Moriarty A. Yock M. Wilson P. Sullivan

Cantors M. Thornton D. Wallace R. Clausius E. Leonard Teen Choir

Sacristans L. O’Brien L. Vaicik

P. Quatrini D. Budny

The rosary is prayed at St. George following these masses:

8:45 am - Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30 am - Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - Saturday (includes Divine Mercy) (first Saturday includes Fatima prayers)

We always include the prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel for protection.

Please join us.

Fun and Games

Are you looking for a way to meet parishioners of St. George Parish? Come on out to Fun and Games. This group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month in Meeting Room 4 in the Cahill Center, from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm.

We play games such as Canasta, Scrabble, Pinocle, Bunco and Dominoes. Join us for games and fellowship.

There are no dues, please just come join us...and bring a friend!


The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday,

September 18, 2016 at 2:45 pm, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois.

Couples married in 1966 interested in attending this celebration should contact the St. George rectory office at (708) 532-2243. Please respond by June 5 so we may have a timely response to the Archdiocese.

For further information call the Family Ministries Office at (312) 534-8351 or visit the web-site: www.familyministries.org.

Parishioners Advancing Revenue Together Some parishes call it Manna or Scrip; we call it PART. It is the gift card fundraising program at St. George. It is a partnership between the parish and families that benefits both. Why should I use PART if I don’t have a child at St. George School? Several reasons: you can earn credit toward your religious education tuition or any other educational institution - public or private - high school, college or even a different grammar school. You can donate your credit to Youth Ministry, Religious Education, the Hardship Fund, St. George School, St. Vincent de Paul, SPRED, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, etc. And you can participate with no extra cost to you! Just purchase gift cards for the things you already buy like gas and groceries. You pay $10 for a gift card worth $10 - no additional cost to you! Stop by the PART table in the Bride’s Room on Sundays from 8:30 am -12:30 pm for more information, email [email protected] or contact Stacey Yock at (708) 374-1342 for more information.


Visit our website: www.stgeorge60477.org

Taking on a New Task Taking on a new task can be rewarding and can brighten your day. St. George has need of a new Coordinator for the Greeter Ministry. It entails contacting greeters, who assist at all weekend Masses, to give a few instructions about three times a year and attend Commission Meetings which are only twice a year. (Being a greeter is the easiest volunteer job in the Church since there are no meetings.) It is a pleasure to meet and greet people and share your love of Christ with them. Call Lucy at (708) 912-4409.

Will You Spend an Hour? Would you be willing to spend an hour with Jesus each week in Holy Family Chapel? Please select any hour that fits your schedule. Please return this form in the collection basket or to St George Rectory, or call Bill Beckman at (708) 429-2762. If possible, consider one of the open hours listed below. If one of these hours fits your schedule, circle that hour: DAY HOUR

Tuesday 1 AM – 2 AM Tuesday 11 AM -- Noon Tuesday 6 PM – 7 PM Friday 7 PM – 8 PM Saturday 6 PM – 7 PM Enter your name and phone number below (and specify a day and hour if you did not circle one above). If you would rather be a substitute, indicate “sub” along with possible days and hours.

Name phone day / hour _ _

Hourly Coordinators Needed for: Midnight-1am, 2-3am, 3-4am, 6-7am, 10-11am, 11am-Noon, Noon-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 5-6pm. 7-8pm, & 10-11pm -- if you would consider one of these positions, please call Bill Beckman at (708) 429-2762.

You could be throwing money away!

St. George School collects Box Tops for Education, Tyson A+ Labels for Education and pop tabs. It’s a great way for grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors and parishioners to help our school. Just clip the labels from participating products and pull the tabs off pop cans and soup lids and return them to the St. George School office or to the collection bins at the exits of church. Each label is worth money towards items for the school classrooms.

For a list of participating products, please visit: www.boxtops4education.com, www.projectsaplus.tyson.com. Every label counts!

Thank you for supporting St. George School.

Please recycle your newspapers and other paper products in our recycling bins located near the garage in the parish parking lot.


A PRAYER FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Almighty God, send your blessing upon all who serve in our armed forces. Shield them from all harm. Let peace be the sentry that stands guard over them. Put an end to wars all over the earth, and hasten lasting peace. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, now and forever. Amen PO3 Mary Balkas, Coast Guard Sgt. Jacob Berry, Army Lt. Timothy Berryhill, Army LCpl. Phillip Bosco, Marines LCpl. Mark Bradley, Marines Sgt. Amanda Brennan, Army Staff Sgt. Robert Brennan, Army Capt.. Michael Caddigan, Army A1C Brad Clemmer, Air Force SSgt. Heidi Currie, Air Force LtCol. Kevin Currie, Air Force Maj. Patrick Currie, Air Force Pvt. Matthew Daliege, Army Pvt. Maximilian Daniel, Army Sgt. James Dewey, Army Capt. Christopher Doering, Army PO2 James J. Guerino, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Hollendoner, Navy Spc. Ryan Hollendoner, Army Randy Hrdlicka, Navy-ABE Aviation E3 LCpl. Jonathan Idrovo, Marines

Lt. Erin Janofski, Navy Becky Johnston, Air Force LCpl. Bryan Johnston, Marines L.Cpl. Ashton Kahne, Marines L.Cpl. Thomas Kavanaugh, Marines Spc. Martin McCarthy, Army Lt. Cmdr. Sean Miner, Navy Spc. Joshua S. Mitchell, Army Alexandra Novak Lt. Charles W. Novak, Marines HM3 Elizabeth O’Neill, Navy Corpsman Lt. Thomas I. Ohl, Marines AA Tabitha Tikalsky, Navy Amn. Michael Sarniak, Jr., Coast Guard Bo Shipman, Marines, LCPI SSgt. Alison Smallwood, Air Force SSgt. Chaise Smallwood, Air Force Lt. David F. Steinberger III, Navy PFC Ryan Swiecicki, Marines Col. Donald Tomich, Marines Spc. Alexander Waters, Army

Monday, May 16

7:30 - Martin Boland † Mass for Mothers

Tuesday, May 17

7:30 - Jim Bennett † Estelle Surufka † Clara Stojak † 8:45 - Helen and Sam Baumann † Cecilia Biesiada † Concepcion G. Agting †

Wednesday, May 18

7:30 - Albin Romba † Eleanor Wojcik † 8:45 - Christopher Conway †

Thursday, May 19

7:30 - Joseph and Irene Spytek † Peter and Beatrice Gildea †

Friday, May 20

7:30 - Mass for All Souls Thomas Dujmovich † 4:30 - Quinceanera Mass of Rebecca Beltran

Saturday, May 21

8:00 - Theodore “Ted” Castriota † 4:00 - Dolores Henry † Tony Kurek † Donald Borzych †

Sunday, May 22

7:30 - Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus † Joseph J. Bennett † Ann Marie Kot † 9:30 - Deceased Members of the Consolo Family † Edward and Vincent Zaworski † Ilona Malesevich † 11:30 - William Potts † Maura Carrig † Erika Heinisch † 6:00 - Mass for Parishioners Joan and William Passafiume † Camille Barletta † †Deceased

If there are parishioners currently serving in the United States military, we would like to know. Please call the Rectory and tell us the name of your dear one and he/she will be remembered in the prayers of our community and the name posted in the bulletin. Please indicate branch of service and rank.

Games include: *Pull tabs until 7:00 pm *Bullseye Game *Early Bird Game *Split the Pot Speed Ball *8 Regular Games *Progressive Lightning *Hot Ball Game *Coverall

Cost: *$11.00 per book *$1.00 for Special Games *$1.00 per pull tab

Come for food, fun and fellowship! For more information, call the school office at (708) 532-2626.

Located in O’Connell Hall and the Georgian Room. Doors open at 5:00 pm and games begin at 7:00 pm.

PARISH STAFF Pastor ……………………………………..Rev. Kenneth Fleck Associate.............................................Rev. Tomy Abraham Associate.....................................Rev. Roberto Mercado, Jr. Deacons………………….Gregory Bartos, Peter Manning, Joe Panek, John Ficker (Retired) Business Manager………………………..Darlene Georges Music Director …………………………….Robert Mockus FATHER DON CAHILL CENTER 6670 West 176th St.

RECTORY 6707 West 175th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477 Monday-Friday: 8 am-noon, 1-8 pm Office closed 12-1 pm Monday-Friday Saturday: 9 am-6 pm (708) 532-2243 Fax: (708) 532-2055 Parish Website: stgeorge60477.org

SCHOOL CHARLOTTE PRATL - PRINCIPAL

6700 West 176th St. (708) 532-2626 Fax: (708) 532-2025 School Website: stgeorgeschool.org

YOUTH MINISTRY MARGARET MARY O’CONNOR - YOUTH MINISTER

6700 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center) (708) 532-8234 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANGELA KVASNICA - COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS ED.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm / 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed 6670 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center) (708) 532-8211 Fax: (708) 532-3372 E-mail: [email protected]

ST. GEORGE PARISH INFORMATION

▪Anointing of the Sick/Reconciliation can be arranged by contacting the Rectory to have a priest celebrate the sacraments with the person who is seriously ill or homebound. ▪Baptisms will take place on the first and third Sunday of every month at 1 pm. The family must be registered. A baptismal preparation program is obligatory in ADVANCE; call the Rectory to register. ▪Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for anyone inquiring and seeking information about entering the Catholic faith. Contact the Rectory. ▪Holy Hour with Benediction takes place on the First Friday of the month at 7 pm in the church. ▪Hospital Visits can be made by our priests or deacons, if notified by family members or friends. Although sacramental needs of patients are administered by the hospital chaplain or by a local priest, in an emergency, St. George clergy will respond to sacramental needs. ▪Ministry of Care Mandated Agape Ministers of Care are available to visit, pray with, and bring Holy Communion to those who are sick and unable to attend Mass. Notify the Rectory when this service is needed. ▪Perpetual Adoration takes place in the Holy Family Chapel located southwest of the church.

▪Registration We welcome new members with open arms. We set the table to welcome you after the 9:30 am Mass on the third Sunday of the month in the Cahill Center or by appointment with one of the priests in the rectory. ▪Stewardship involves your time, talent and treasure. Contact the Rectory for assistance in getting started in any of the Parish’s ministries and organizations. Please remember St. George Parish when planning your estate or preparing your will. ▪Wedding arrangements must be made four months in advance of the wedding date. You must be a registered parishioner for six months prior to making arrangements. Please schedule your church date before reserving your hall. ▪Bulletin information provides updates on parish and Archdiocesan events. Please submit articles or recommendations to [email protected] by Monday noon before publication date. Because of space limitations, articles will be limited to St. George activities and information, as well as Archdiocesan events and news. All articles are subject to editing and will be published at the discretion of the Pastor. No guarantees can be made as to size or placement of the articles.


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