Rev. Artur Sowa, Pastor

The St. Francis of

Assisi Community

is a welcoming

Christian family.

We believe in

Jesus Christ and

are guided by the

Holy Spirit and

the example of

St. Francis.

We gather to

celebrate, to

grow in the

knowledge of

our faith rooted

in the Catholic

tradition, and to

recognize our

responsibility to

reach out to the

world.

October 11, 2020

MORSELS & TIDBITS FROM OUR PASTOR

,

Saint Peregrine was

healed of a cancerous

ulcer on his leg which

was considered beyond

saving. The fame of this

event in 1325 spread

rapidly round the west-

ern Church. Christians,

and especially the sick,

began to invoke his

name and seek his inter-

cession for the relief of

their suffering and even

for a cure from sickness.

The canonization of St.

Peregrine in 1726 in-

creased people’s devo-

tion to him which spread

to the universal

Church.

St. Francis of Assisi be-

gan offering a novena

September 14 to St.

Peregrine for those suf-

fering from cancer and

an end to the COVID-19

pandemic. The novena

will be held for nine

Mondays, through No-

vember 9. All parishion-

ers are welcome to par-

ticipate. Please remem-

ber to wear your mask

and social distance.

St. Peregrine is the pa-

tron saint for persons

suffering from illnesses

of all types in particular

cancer.

Notes on the Scripture Jesus tells perhaps none more masterful a parable than the one about a wedding feast. Parables compare something in a story to something outside the story. As a parable unfolds, the comparison becomes clear and listeners realize they are being challenged to change their behavior or outlook. The parable of the wedding feast has not one but two such moments. First, Jesus’ hearers realized he was pointing out how their rejection of him meant rejecting the Father and the prophets as well. The lucky new invitees to the feast, however, don’t have it much easier, as they find out that merely show-ing up isn’t enough. What gets you a seat at the table is not who you are or aren’t but whether you have faith and live it. Staying Connected During this time of pandemic we are trying different ways to stay connected. Let us remember we are not alone - we have each other. As a parish, we have been using technology to stay connected with our parish family. Online Masses, Videos, Emails, Phone Calls. I just wanted to share with you that we reached over 1000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel (which is a big deal) and we have over 200,000 views for our Masses. This is a great success, something to cele-brate as we continue with those adjustments and hope to go back to normal. Prayer Shawl Ministry They never stopped working. Our Prayer Shawl Minis-try is celebrating its 10th anniversary. They have been bringing comfort to those suffering and sick by making beautiful shawls and praying. This is a great ministry and I truly appreciate all the hard work. If you want to learn more about it, please, watch a video on our YouTube Channel (In the Spirit of St. Francis - Septem-ber 29th). Reconciliation Due to this new reality we have to change our time for Saturday Reconciliation to 9am (starting October 24th) We have to pay so much more attention to the safety of all who come to our church and because of that we need more time in-between our services for cleaning/disinfecting. I hope you understand and I hope it works for you. Grand Raffle We continue selling our Grand Raffle tickets. We have great prizes ($47,000) and at the same time this is a wonderful way of supporting our parish. Please check the bulletin for more details and buy a ticket online or at the office during the week.

God Bless,

HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

We warmly welcome our new parishioners (September 2020) to St. Francis of Assisi: Joseph & Erin (Flynn) Faxel and daughter, Emma Edward & Aneta (Antolak) Gacek and son, Alek (August too) Michael & Jillian (Beneventi) Ranzini Ernesto & Zelene (Fonseca) Martinez and chil-dren: Izmael & Isaac Pasquale & Vanessa (Sandona) Gizzi and chil-dren: Brielle, William, & Dominic Dennis & Jill Suerth and children: Anna & Leah Christopher & Karen (Blabas) Beranek and daugh-ter, Alyssa John & Sheri (Minogue) Klabish and children: Olivia & John Joseph & Ashley (Burg) Grabowski and children: Kiley & Molly Andrew & Elizabeth (Kapitany) Tourlas and chil-dren: Emma & Nicholas Robert & Marisol (Morales) Fernandez and chil-dren: Lillian & Madeline Glenn Kobylarczyk and daughter, Paige

IMPORTANT NOTE:

SATURDAY CONFESSION

TIME MOVING TO 9:00 AM

In order to allow for time to

sanitize the church before

Funerals and Weddings,

effective October 24, 2020, Individual

Confessions will be heard from 9:00-9:30 AM

on Saturdays.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SHAWL MINISTRY

Celebrating 10 years of dedicated service to our parish family!!!!

EDUCATION & FORMATION COMMISSION

ATTENTION NEW FAMILIES!!

NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS ED 2020-2021

With restrictions due to COVID still in place, registration forms will be sent via email or fax. Visit https://www.sfaorland.org/

contact-us.html or click here to request information

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children (RCIA)

ARE YOU... Interested in being baptized? Already baptized but desire to

become a member of the Catholic Faith? Seeking to have your older children baptized?

Did you miss Confirmation when you were younger

Then the RCIA is for you!

Virtual RCIA will begin on September 30 at 7 pm.

Call the parish office 460-0042 or email the parish parishoffice@sfaorland.org for more information and/or

begin this journey of faith.

Youth Alpha: We will be participating with other parishes in the SSYMA: Our Lady of the Woods, Queen of Martyr, and St. Alexander. We will begin on November 1, @ 7:30 PM sessions will be 60-90 Minutes long. Registration is required, and will start soon.

HALF HOUR BIBLE STUDY Wednesday Nights @ 7:30 PM.

Connect Through Zoom. Links will be sent via parents e-mail.

Starting September 30; continuing through Christmas.

In Person Workshops for teens October 18 Bonfire and Prayer 7:00 PM On the Hill by the SFC

November 22, Human Trafficking Awareness

Momentum: Moving Youth Ministry Forward I’m looking for a team of SFA parishioners who would like to participate in Momentum, so that we have a healthier Youth Ministry in the next several months as we continue to go through this pandemic, and come out the other side. If you’re open to new ideas, and are a creative thinker, I’d like to have you on board. Please contact me: Matthew Toohill 708-460-0042 or sfyg@sfaorland.org Phase I: Live Kickoff Session Wednesday, Oct. 14 the current state of youth ministry and what steps need to be taken to move ministry forward. Phase II: On-Demand Breakout Sessions Pre-recorded sessions to be viewed at your conven-ience between October 14 – 22, 2020

• Branding Your Ministry - Diana Jordan

• Mobilizing Your Movement - Sarah Kaczmarek

• Crafting Your Vision - Rich Curran

• Developing a Discipleship Path - Eunice Park

• Don't Panic—Pivot - Edmund Mitchell

Phase III: Deep-Dive Processing Live moderated discussions to be held for each breakout on October 20, 21, and 22, 2020 between 2 – 4 pm ET | 11 am – 1 pm PT

SFA YOUTH MINISTRY

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS

HOLY

MATRIMONY

With joy, we announce the marriage of

Jacob Jones &

Angelika Cyganska

Otober 3, 2020

May your lives always be

blessed with God’s love!

Please keep those listed below in your daily prayers

Saturday, October 10 4:00 PM James Kozeluh, rq. by Mary Ellen Kozeluh and Rod Erdman, rq. by Mary Ann Smith and Gena Tremaroli, rq. by Mike & Roxanne Zoladz and Guy Alfano, rq. by Chuck & Maria Steffens and George Buckner, rq. by Jimmy & Lucy 6:00 PM Michael Mocny, rq. by Family (10-year memorial) and Umberto Malfeo, rq. by Elena Sarro and Ray Spizzirri, rq. by Kay & Jerry Saletta Sunday, October 11 8:00 AM Ceil & Norm Borucke, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz and Anrita & Bill Owens, rq. by Dave & Mary Burns and Alice Rozewicki, rq by Brian & Debbie Bruzinski 10:00 AM Kevin Connolly, rq. by Family and Joann Bischoff, rq. by Family and Sharon Bannister, rq. by Lisa Broderick 12:00 PM People of St. Francis . Monday, October 12 8:30 AM Adolfina, Stefania & Zofia Plonka, rq. by Eva & George Lopuszynski and Barbara Sommerfeld, rq. by Lucy & Jimmy Phan Tuesday, October 13 8:30 AM Romayne Rubinas, rq. by Joseph March Wednesday, October 14 8:30 AM Thaddeus Grekowicz, rq. by The Grekowicz Family Thursday, October 15 8:30 AM David & Gary Catalanello, rq. by Marilyn Catalanello and Mary Januszyk, rq. by Don & Rosemary Januszyk and David Smith, rq. by Bob & Sharon Smith Friday, October 16 8:30 AM Dr. Dennis Niswonger, rq. by James & Cynthia Carroll and Vickie Gonska, rq. by Darlene Gonska and Blessings for the 55th Wedding Anniversary of Henryk & Jadwiga Kudzielka, rq. by Eva & George Lopuszynski Saturday, October 17 4:00 PM Alice Rozewicki, rq. by Jim & Cathy Arzbaecher and George Buckner, rq. by Carol Buckner and William O’Neill, rq. by O’Neill Family and Edward & Dorothy Chanda, rq. by Children 6:00 PM Stanislaw Borek, rq. by Maria Borek and Family and Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by The Family and Weronika Sroka, rq. by Eugene & Anna Sroka Sunday, October 18 8:00 AM Marie Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup and Mary T. Foley, rq. by Mike & Tom Foley and Anthony J. Zambuto, Sr., rq. by St. Wendelin Parishioners and John Brogan, rq. by Mike Foley and Daniela Kita & Lech Kupiec, rq. by Family 10:00 AM Brigid & Umberto Malfeo, rq. by Carmel Gutzwiller 12:00 PM Joyce March, rq. by Joe March and In Celebration of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Dan & Jerri LaRoche

SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS

Names of sick relatives and friends normally appear in the bulletin for six weeks. After six weeks, the names are written into our parish book of prayers for continued remembrance. At the request of the

family, names will appear in the bulletin for a longer period.

Shirlee Baker

Kay Cernak

Anna Chorzepa

Carol Colby

Joan Eckel

Patrick Kiley

Paul Klimek

Lorraine Kowalkowski

Cami Letsos

Bernie McErlean

Sidney Mitera

Debra Molinari

Boyd Nichols

Theresa Oleszkiewicz

Ellie Pacek

Joe Perez

Giovanna Picciolini

Beverly Purrenhage

Paul Ruzella

Michael Stevenson

Louis Tassone

Marianne Vancina

Marian Ward

Thomas Babich

Scott Thomas Becker

Anthony Condurso

Michael Marcolini

Barbara Sommerfeld

Jill Szkapiak

Sr. Susanne Trueba

Marilyn Viz

Stephen Viz, Sr.

We joyfully welcomed the following children into our Christian Community

OCTOBER 4, 2020

William Michael Matyia Son of Michael & Aleksandra (Gacek) Matyia

Miller Michael Bruce Nichols

Son of Boyd Nichols & Brianne Crisanti

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community 15050 South Wolf Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-3028 Website: http://www.sfaorland.org Parish office e-mail: parishoffice@sfaorland.org Parish phone: 708-460-0042

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday - 4:00 & 6:00 PM; Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM

and Monday-Friday at 8:30 AM

The Parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. En-trance is via the walkway at the west side of the church building. Hours 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Masks are required in the building. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Chapel is located at the northeast corner of the Church.

ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042, Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski (pbelski@sfaorland.org) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Ann Carroll (acarroll@...), Teri Sankey (tsankey…) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Liturgy Coordinator: Gina Vitucci (gvitucci@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Al Becker MUSIC MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-9831

Director: Leanne Stoterau (music@sfaorland.org) YOUTH MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-0042 Youth Minister: Matt Toohill (sfyg@sfaorland.org)

The Religious Ed Offices are located in the St. Francis Center, up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours ar Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. Masks are required in the building. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

15010 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467 Phone: 708-460-0155; FAX: 708-460-5086 Dir: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 (mkburberry@sfaorland.org) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN (CJB) SCHOOL 9250 W.167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487 Phone: 708-403-6525 Principal: Kelly Bourrell Web page: www.cjbschool.org

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor

(asowa@sfaorland.org) REV. JAY SUERO, Associate Pastor

(jsuero@sfaorland.org)

REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus (edfupton@aol.com)

SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate (ggensler@sfaorland.org)

DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon (dcarroll@sfaorland.org)

DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon (jdonahue@sfaorland.org)

DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon (mkiley@sfaorland.org)

DEACON TIM McCORMICK, Permanent Deacon (tmccormick@sfaorland.org)

DEACON MICHAEL PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon (mpindelski@sfaorland.org)

REV. RICH YOUNG, OSA, Weekend Presider

REGISTRATION Become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church.

BECOME A CATHOLIC - R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish office at 708-460-0042

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms can be arranged by appointment. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents.

CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Our elementary Catholic regional school is located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th & 94th Ave. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sessions are held on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 4:30pm- 5:30pm for all grade levels 1-8. Saturday class is from 8:30am-9:30am. Remote classes for all grades 1-8 are available for those who are unable to attend in person. Please call the Religious Education office at (708)460-0155 or email religioused@sfaorland.org to register or to obtain more infor-mation. .

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM. IMPORTANT NOTE: Effective 10/24/2020 Individual Confessions will be heard at 9:00—9:30 AM to allow time for sanitizing the church before Funerals and Weddings.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Weddings need to be scheduled at least 4-6 months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are remind-ed to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more details.

SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Those of advanced age or suffering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. A priest is available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 708 -460-0042.