October 4, 2020 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, IL

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org Under the protection of the

Mother of God, we are a faith community called by the Father,

energized by the Son, and moved by the Spirit to unite in

witnessing and proclaiming the Good News. We share in friend-ship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to minister,

welcome, celebrate, and extend His Kingdom.

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REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT REV. ED MIKOLAJCZYK, RESIDENT

REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS DEACON JOHN J. AND TERE MACAROL

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Pastoral Associate Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIMBERLY DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach ERIN KUTA ANDY PERZ CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretary Director of Music Ministry Youth Minister BRIAN ZIELINSKI RON POTEMPA Athletic Coordinator Director of Building and Grounds WEEKEND MASSES: BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:30 PM. Arrangements must Saturday — 8:30 AM, 5:00 PM be made in advance at the Parish Office. Sunday — 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at the WEEKDAY MASSES: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Parish Office six months in advance. Pre-Cana required. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 AM REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH: Newcomers are and after 5:00 PM Mass welcome to the Parish and are requested to register at the office.

PARISH BOUNDARIES: East 80th Ave., (west side), North Rte. 83 (south side), West Bell Rd. (east side) to 123rd Street to Parker Road (east side), South 135th Street (nor th side)

Dear Parishioners, In my office is an image of Our Blessed Mother cradling her infant son. She is holding him with an embrace of protection and in her visage there is a sense of sadness and tears. The image was painted by a

parishioner at John of the Cross in remembrance of those who have died at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania. I love the image because it shows Mary with the tenderness and vulnerability a mother has for those entrusted to her care. Perhaps that is why Respect Life Month coincides with one of the two months dedicated each year to the honor of Mary. As I mentioned last year, this is a time to reflect upon and work for the protection and dignity of all human life. As a reminder of this we have a banner that asks people to look deeply at the faces of humanity. Recognize the pre-ciousness of the unborn and see their humanity. See the beauty of family and celebrate the miracle of life. Recognize that those with disabilities of any kind have equal dignity. See the preciousness of the elderly or infirmed. Appreciate that God’s love transcends race, gender, and cultural. We are all God’s children. Over the next four weeks my mid-week video presentation and my weekend letters on the website will touch up-on various aspects of the Respect and protection of life. The videos will present, in story form, a way to understand and approach each of the topics and the letters will expand on some of the legal and social implication. The first week I will speak about abortion and the protection of life. The second week will be about human relationships in the con-text of human sexuality. The third will speak about the threats to human life in the larger world environment. The fourth week we will deal with end of life issues and the cultural push to legalize euthanasia. All of this will be presented in the context of the church’s moral and pastoral approach. A few details. Since it appears that the number requesting Holy Communion on the tongue is not so large as to interfere with the necessary transition and clean-up between Masses we will offer Holy Communion on the tongue immediately following Holy Communion on the hand, while Mass is still ongoing. The line will form by the Mary statue. Thank you for your patience. We have auto decals and face masks available with the Our Lady of the Woods image. These are free but to de-fray costs we are asking a free will donation of $5.00 or whatever you might wish to contribute. They will be available by the office door. Finally, as the winter season approaches we will be having our Annual Coat Drive sponsored by Family ministry. If you visit the parish website and scroll through the section entitled “Upcoming Events” you will find information. My suspicion is that for the families assisted by Catholic Charities, income levels are down because many have low paying or hourly jobs. Assistance with coats will be a big help. In Christ,

Father Mike

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Welcome Back to Church!!!

We have missed you! ***Our regular Mass Times are back

Our Mass times will be:

Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am and 6:00pm

Please see our website for updates and to

sign up to attend Mass. We have to limit to 130, masks

must be worn and we must observe social distancing.

Thank you for helping us to create a safe

environment for our parish family.

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Even though we can have a public gathering of the Mass,

we are only at a small percentage of normal Mass attend-

ance. Yet, we still have our normal daily operation costs at

the church.

Please consider continuing your weekly donations via online

giving by visiting:

You can easily set up an account to make recurring gifts, or

you can make a one-time donation through Give Central.

Under payment type, you can choose either a Debit/Credit

Card or Bank Account.

Thank you for your prayers and generosity!

https://ourladyofthewoods.org/

If your family or someone close to you is in need, please contact us at

(708) 606-5360. A representative will

return your call as soon as possible

to arrange a confidential conversation.

Confidentiality and compassion are the cornerstones of our Ministry.

Weekend of September 27, 2020

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $17,116 $22,000 ($4,884)

Year $21,075 $308,000 ($46,925)

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There is no better time to show our pride in our Faith as well as our Parish. As a little fundraiser meant to assist Our Lady of the Woods, we will be selling CAR MAGNETS and WINDOW CLINGS. The magnets and clings will have an image of Our Blessed Mother as well as the name of our Parish. You can email your order to bdoyle43@comcast.net Magnets can be dropped off at your home or available for pick up at the church office. If you happen to be at church and want to pur-chase a magnet or cling, they will be available in the office as well. We are asking $5.00 for each.

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Our Deceased: James Tysiak

Paul Huetteman Elizabeth Dames William Cooley Carolyn O’Brien Daniel Randolph

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4

Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzi-us, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Cur-tin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Ma-rie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Berna-dette Scalise, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Bronislawa Krzysiak, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Ronald Brannon, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi, Jerold Wojcki, Lynn Pacetti, John Donaldson, Pat Grieco, Janet Hargarten, Kate Kelly Sladek, Patricia DeValk, Cathy Onak, Gabriella Griffin, Florence Rafac, Brodie McIntosh, Mary Segars-Koscielny, Michael Koscielny, Walter Atkenson, Genevieve Atkenson, Maeve McKeough, Mildred O’Con-nell, Gerald Pavlovic, Thomas & Judy Veen, Carol Colby

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace

Let us Pray Please join Our Lady of the Woods Parish as we

continue to pray for those who have or are serving in the military. We pray for those who protect our country,

for their safety, and well-being, especially,

Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry

CPL Brandon D. Gabry

LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth

Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall

Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen

Sgt. John P. Micham Sgt. Jesus M. Flores

Lt.. Benjamin Feithen SPC Dylan Conover

Sean Girouard CPL Rowen N. Barker

1Lt. Jack McGuire 2Lt. Patrich McGuire

Ian Altieri Battalion Chief Douglas

Mayer

Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski

Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko

Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe

Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton

CPT Brendan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LT Christa Kamon AB Kevin Schwenn AB Sean Schwenn CPT Allen Dagys

Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril AJ Pfeiffer

Please continue to check our website,

www.ourladyofthewoods.org, for links to Fr. Mike Foley’s weekly letter, his weekly video update and the Sunday Mass. We will also be posting any other updates that we receive from the Archdiocese of Chicago.

We Welcome to the Family of God

Oscar Lorenzo Ortiz

Vincenzo John Perna

III

Ryan Graca & Amanda Moore

October 10, 2020

II

Michael Miller & Shaunna Weber

October 16, 2020

We Welcome to our Parish Family

Krysztof & Helena Tylka and their son

Nicholas

Tony & Erin Mercer & their children

Martin, Jack & Maeve

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SATURDAY, October 3 5:00PM— Michael Vernon Penney, Geraldine Gozder SUNDAY, Oct ober 4

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Marelyn Gorman 9:30AM—Catherine Butalla, Jeff Stokes 11:00AM—Timothy Haberkorn, Stambor Family

6:00PM—Brian Peck MONDAY, October 5

6:30AM—Martin Moody 8:30AM—Patrick Curtis TUESDAY, October 6

6:30AM—Joseph Kleinbrook 8:30AM—Anthony Alm, Bill Ruff WEDNESDAY, October 7

6:30AM—Robert Cassidy 8:30AM—Sister Jean Burns, Yaverski Family THURSDAY, October 8

6:30AM—Carmelo Chiaro 8:30AM—Raffaella & Antonio Gentile, John Spellman FRIDAY, October 9

6:30AM—Robert Mackovitch 8:30AM—Nancy Grasso, Ninfa Garza, Larry Pichman SATURDAY, October 10

8:30AM—Bill Ruff, Peter O’Donnell 5:00PM— Carmelo Chiaro, Maria Chiaro SUNDAY, October 11

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Joseph Bergen 9:30AM—Richard & Kenneth Miller, Dennis Gadeikis 11:00AM—Felix Ramirez, Jr., Alfonso & Estela Ramirez, Sr., Timothy Haberkorn

6:00PM—Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Vail (Living)

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Israel (Isaiah 5:1-7). Psalm — The vineyard of the Lord is the house of Isra-el (Psalm 80). Second Reading — God’s peace will guard your hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6-9). Gospel — The kingdom of God will be given to those who will produce its fruit (Matthew 21:33-43). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gal 1:6-12; Ps 111:1b-2, 7-9, 10c; Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Gal 1:13-24; Ps 139:1b-3, 13-15; Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday: Gal 2:1-2, 7-14; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Lk 11:1 -4 Thursday: Gal 3:1-5; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 11:5-13 Friday: Gal 3:7-14; Ps 111:1b-6; Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Gal 3:22-29; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 11:27-28 Sunday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Phil 4:12-14, 19-20; Mt 22:1-14 [1-10]

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time; Respect Life Sunday Monday: Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos Tuesday: St. Bruno; Bl. Marie Rose Durocher Wednesday: Our Lady of the Rosary Friday: St. Denis and Companions; St. John Leonardi Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

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