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CORCORAN’S CORNER Memorial Day… On Monday, May 27, we will have a Mass to celebrate Memorial Day at 9:00 AM. Our St. Elizabeth Seton Adult Choir will be with us to liven our prayers in song. For over 20 years, the Archdiocese of Chicago has asked me to celebrate the Memorial Day Field Mass at 10:30 AM, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, on 111th Street in Chicago. I will be there again this Memorial Day. Happy Memorial Day to all! Let us remember all who served our nation: our deceased military personnel; po-lice, fire and emergency responders; civil servants and government workers; and all who served our nation, many who gave their lives for our sakes. We owe them all a debt of gratitude for their service and sacrifice. The nation that we enjoy today was formed by their service. They believed in the values that we are entrusted to uphold. By being true to these values, we are true to their memory.

Bring Flowers Of The Fairest… This Thursday, May 30, at the 9:00 AM Mass, we will have our annual Marian Celebration. All are welcome to bring flowers of bouquets to place in vases before our statue, Mary, Seat of Wisdom, during a presentation ceremony at Mass.

Flowers Are Blooming… We have begun our seasonal plantings around the entrance of the church. In prior years we had masonry/tuck-pointing projects, as well as roof projects, either of which could have significantly damaged land-scaping. This year we have so such work planned, and are hoping to be a bit more ambitious in our flower beds. These flower beddings will be a work in progress over the next few years. Thanks to Ray Ulrich for his interest, ideas and work design.

Around the Corner... Our Parish Finance Council will meet on Tuesday, May 28, at 7:00 PM, in the Parish Conference Room.

Save The Date... Five summers ago we tackled unexpected replace-ment of windows and walls in our Cardinal Joseph Ber-nardin School building. Four years ago we started a tradi-tion to have four parish “Roof Fest” parties to repay the funds borrowed for this construction project from our Capital Repair Fund. On Friday, June 14, 2019, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Orland Park, is taking their turn to host the celebration. You may remember two years ago in 2017, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish hosted the party in the McBrady Center. We held a pig roast with a cash bar, and hired a DJ for enter-tainment. It was a great night out. Each year’s host parish plans the activities for the event. St. Francis of Assisi Parish “Friday Night Live” theme will feature a sit-down dinner, open bar and a comedy and music revue styled in the fashion of a “Saturday Night Live” show. Ticket cost is $65 per person. There will also be a raffle. Raffle tickets are $20 per ticket or five tickets

for $100. I have sent a letter in the mail, and we will be selling both party and raffle tickets in our Narthex begin-ning this weekend. I encourage you to attend this event, and to support the raffle, as its profits impact our parish.

Easter Thanks… I am happy to report that we received $121,535.15 in our Easter Sunday collection. This was $1,535.15 over budget. Yay! I am very grateful for the increased response at Easter. As you are aware we are under budget for our weekly collections, and were under budget for both Christ-mas and for our St. Patrick-St. Joseph Day Parish Raffle. Thank you for your ongoing support!

I Can Retire Now!!! Last Saturday, I attended an Ordination to the Priest-hood of Fr. Ryan McMillan. at Holy Name Cathedral. On Sunday, I concelebrated his First Mass at St. Linus Parish (where he grew up) and where I was a former pastor. I met Ryan in 2001, when I arrived at St. Linus Parish as the new pastor and, when he was beginning the Seventh Grade. He was a gifted keyboardist who played for the St. Linus School Masses. After his Eighth Grade Graduation, I hired him as an organist for St. Linus’ Sunday 7:30 AM Masses. I also arranged for him to take organ lessons. He whizzed through Richards High School at the top of the class. He went on to Georgetown University in Washington, DC, where he was the “organ scholar”. Rather than serve pizzas and beer at local restaurants for pocket money, he played weekend wed-dings and funerals with far greater remuneration. After college he remained at Georgetown, earning a Masters Degree in Statistics. Eventually he worked with Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association). I always encouraged him to consider the priesthood, and he consistently ignored me. But his resistance was met with my persistence — and God’s grace. When I vis-ited family in Washington, I would always meet up with him. One day he told me he was going to enter the semi-nary, but for Washington, DC. Atypically, I said nothing, figuring God was leading him in the right direction. He realized soon that Washington is a very transitional town—people move on from there all the time. So in the end he returned to Chicago, entering Mundelein Seminary six years ago (the same time, when I came to St. Elizabeth Seton). Now, six years later, Ryan has been ordained, and is assigned to St. James Parish in Arlington Heights. Over the weekend, his parents individually thanked me for my prompting, encouragement, and accompaniment of Ryan along the way. I shared with them that Ryan had a real vocation: even after meeting me, he persisted in answer-ing God’s Call. So, I can retire now, or rather in seven years, as I have filled my shoes with a better model.

Keep Smiling,

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With joy and thanksgiving St. Elizabeth Seton Church celebrates

with

Most Reverend Ronald Hicks 25th Anniversary Celebration

of the Priesthood Saturday, June 8 5:00 p.m. Mass

You are invited for light refreshments in the McBrady Center immediately following

the 5:00 p.m. Mass.

Congratulations Bishop Ronald Hicks!

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St. Elizabeth Seton Parish

joyfully celebrates Mary

at a special

MARIAN CELEBRATION

Thursday, May 30

9:00 a.m. in the church Mary, Seat of Wisdom

ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

SCULPTOR: BR. JOSEPH ASPELL, SM

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA

At our morning Mass celebration,

we will sing Marian hymns.

Vases will be provided

at the Statue of Mary

for your

personal flower presentations.

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Sat., May 25 (5pm) Peggy O’Keeffe; William Fitzgerald Sun., May 26 (7:15am) Patrick O’Keeffe; Casimer Rzegocki (8:30 am) Charles Lofrano; For All Parishioners (10 am) George and Mildred Clancy; The Purgatorial Society (11:30am) Gregory and Elizabeth Stanek (Living); Patrick O’Sullivan Mon., May 27 (9 am) Karleen Vanek; Jack Yanahan Tues., May 28 (9am) Ken Janiak; Luigi Ignacio Wed., May 29 (9am) Michael Mazur, Sr.; Bill Boardman Thurs., May 30 (9 pm) John Houtsma; Sean Deane Fri., May 31 (9 pm) Noreen Signurelli (Living); Antonietta Pietriproli Sat., June 1 (5pm) John Mirecki, Sr.; Jozef Haber Sun., June 2 (7:15am) George Long; Marty and Sharon Long (Living) (8:30 am) John Mirecki, Sr.; Mary Ann Mirecki (10 am) Kathleen Trybula; For All Parishioners (11:30am) Dominic Russo; Jozef Haber

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Eileen McGrath Vickie Clark Ronald Lekavich Guillermo (Gemmo) Reyes Ed Larke Richard Tropp LeRoy Kibinski Sue Roggendorf Sarah Fleming Michael Fleming Jenn Sours Jonathan Janda Mary Pat Morajda Kevin Fonte And for our deceased: Maria Bustos Roseann Crowley Walter Jones Una Hennessy John Hatje Ricardo Abad Roseanne Meyer “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

Congratulations to these parents on the baptism of their child on Sunday, May 19, 2019: Everett Lee, child of Robert and Caitlin (Hederman) Snodgrass Lincoln Jude, child of Paul and Ashley (Jaquez) Shulman

BAPTISMS

STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION FOR 5-19-19: $17,465.95

KIDS COLLECTION: $24.75

Thank you for your generosity. ________________________

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

The parish offices will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019, for the holiday.

Martie and Dollie Lamano

WELCOME

MASS INTENTIONS

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Please pray for these couples preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage: Dana Stang and Tony Tonelli; 6-7-19 Lauren Baldacci and Matthew DeSalvo; 6-15-19 Alexis Hirsch and Thomas Sanchez; 6-22-19 Lauren Bergamini and Connor Prokop; 6-29-19

WEDDINGS

You are Cordially Invited to an

ONWARD JOURNEY MASS AND RECEPTION...

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School cordially invites former and present staff from our spon-soring parishes, fellow parishioners, former CJB teachers and staff, and CJB alumni to attend a special Farewell celebration for Principal Mary Iannucilli. Please join us on Tuesday, May 28, at 12:15pm, at St. Elizabeth Seton Church for an “Onward Journey Mass” followed by a Farewell Reception in the McBrady Center until 3:30pm.

Take a moment to let Mary know what her leadership these past 11 years has meant to you.

Farewell Celebration for Principal Mary Iannucilli

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School

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As children we believe in fairy tales and nurse the naive idea that there is

somewhere a divine magic which can, and will in the end, swish away all evil, injustice, and pain and make a happy ending to everything. The older we get, the harder it is for us to believe that. Reality is shock therapy. After seeing all the magic around us deconstructed and more than enough unhappy endings, we begin instead to believe George Orwell who said that “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on the human face forever.” But who’s ultimately right, the child or Orwell? What should we live our lives by, the child’s belief in magic or Orwell’s pan-adult realism? What’s to be the end of our lives and of human history, divine magic or a boot in the face?

At the end of the final day, what is reality and what’s naiveté?

T he more adult and sophisticated we become the greater the temptation to opt for the view of Orwell. We wish, of course, that it wasn’t so, that there was

somewhere a divine magic that could make for happy endings, but, stoically or bitterly, we accept that things are otherwise. When all is said and done, the facts seem to say that darkness triumphs over light, loneliness over community, self-interest over love, egoism over altruism, injustice over justice, bitterness over compassion, tastelessness over beauty, and death over life. To believe the opposite, it would seem, is to be naive, whistling in the dark, setting oneself up for a massive disillusionment. An acceptance of reality demands realism and this, in its turn, demands a certain despair. We don’t so much, to nuance Thoreau, live lives of quiet desperation as we live lives of quiet, practical despair. This takes various forms: For some, this is the unconscious attitude that, since nothing ultimately means anything anyway, we should try at least to get our share of riches, comfort, and pleasure in this life. For others, this expresses itself in a simple bitterness, that life isn’t fair and we have been short-changed. In its higher expressions, this shows itself (to use Albert Camus’ beautiful phraseology) in “metaphysical rebellion.” in an attitude which believes that ultimately selfishness, injustice, and death are paramount, but we can create some temporary dignity and meaning by fighting these in the meantime. In the end, however, no matter how noble its visage, despair is despair. When there is no power or magic beyond our own a boot in the face is our final destiny.

T he resurrection of Jesus, however, exposes this supposed realism for what it is, a naiveté.

In the Resurrection of Jesus,

things are turned upside-down and the supposed hard-facts are blown to hell, literally.

W hat looks like naiveté is in fact final truth and what looks like hard truth is

naiveté. If we believe in the Resurrection, then Orwell is wrong and the child is right, the hard empiricists are wrong and the pious are right, those who stopped believing in magic are wrong and those who profess the Creed are right, fairy-tales are more true than the law of entropy, the law of love is more binding than the law of gravity, the Holy Spirit is more of a physical force than all the winds in the world, and the infinite horizon of eternity rather than

the mortal limit of our world is what we need to look to and run our lives by. What’s important in all of this is not who’s right and who’s wrong, but what ultimately we should guide our lives by. What is the ultimate truth? For a believer, that truth is not the empirical facts, further deconstructed and hardened, by the Enlightenment, but God’s power as revealed in the resurrection of Jesus. If the resurrection happened, and it did, the faith of hundreds of millions of men and women cannot be sustained for 2000 years on a wish or a lie, then to believe in divine magic and happy endings is right. To believe in the Resurrection is to believe Julian of Norwich’s wonderful dictum: “And all shall be well and all shall be well and every manner of being shall be well.” In the Resurrection of Jesus we see that final end of the story, our story and the story of human history, will not be a boot in the face but, as we always sensed as children, the wonderful triumph of light, love, justice, graciousness, beauty, joyous-embrace, and God. If we believe in the Resurrection of Jesus, we can stare the empirical facts in the face, no matter how bad, and know that injustice, selfishness, violence, loneliness, chaos, and death are only an interim chapter in the story.

Beyond all pain and present frustrations, there is Someone who loves us more dearly than

does any fairy-godmother and that Someone, God, has a magic wand that is infinitely more

powerful than any fairy-tale has ever imagined.

God’s Resurrecting Power as Ultimate Truth By Reverend Ronald Rolheiser

“The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father

will send in my name, will teach you everything and

remind you of all that I told you.”

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A PRAYER FOR MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY, MAY 27

We pause to call to mind and pray for all those who have died in service to our nation since 1776. We ask God to look with mercy on all the brave and selfless brothers and sisters,

who did not shirk from their task but gave themselves completely to the cause of defending and protecting us all.

We ask God to grant them eternal rest. We remember also our brave women and men now serving in our Armed Forces.

Lord, send out Your angels to protect them all. Help them discharge their duties honorably and well.

Please bring them safely home to their families and loved ones. Please bring Your peace and mercy to our troubled world.

Amen.

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ST. ELIZABETH SETON MEN’S CLUB HONORS

CLAUDIA NOLAN

Thank you Dave, for all you have done for the Club! The Jim Hofbauer Award is our highest award for outstanding service to the Men’s Club. Dave Weber was presented the 2019 designation by Mike Johnston (Outgoing President) and Jim Grant, (Incoming President). Linda Weber attended the Award Ceremony to celebrate with her husband.

Thank You, CLAUDIA! On May 15, 2019, the Saint Elizabeth Seton Men’s Club proudly recognized CLAUDIA NOLAN for her outstanding service to St. Elizabeth Seton Parish at our final meeting for our 2018-2019 year. We had especially wanted to acknowledge her devotion, effort, and heart which she puts into everything as our parish Director of Liturgy. We honor her and thank her for her constant presence, witness of faith, attention to detail, and professionalism in all of her undertakings.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON MEN’S CLUB HONORS

DAVE WEBER

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Stop by for a Car Blessing before you begin your summer travels! On June 1 and June 2, our Deacon Dennis Cristofaro, will conduct a “Car Blessing” in the west parking lot. The Blessing will take approximately 15 minutes, after the Saturday, 5:00 pm Mass, and Sunday, 11:30 am Mass.

If you plan to have your car blessed… After Mass dismisses, please be patient as others exit the parking lot. Please park your car (facing the church) in an available parking space on the west side of the church. Please remain in your car. A general blessing will be given from outside the west doors of the church. After the blessing prayer is said, Deacon Dennis will walk down the parking lot aisles, sprinkling cars with Holy Water. Motorcycles, boats, RVs, etc., are welcome to be blessed (Please note: If you have a large vehicle, please park sensibly as to not block traffic flow).

Saturday, June 1, at approx. 6:15pm Sunday, June 2, at approx. 12:45pm St. Elizabeth Seton Church West Lot

A general blessing will be given during Mass at the 5pm and 11:30 am Mass

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Calling all 5th graders and older who would like to be an Altar Server...

ST. ELIZABETH SETON ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

Training classes are one session for one hour. Training sessions began on Monday, May 13 and will carry on through the summer, allowing parents flexibility of time. If your child is presently in 4th Grade (entering 5th grade this Fall), they are eligible to serve. Times can be set up through Fr. John Zurek.

Father John Zurek

For questions please email: jzurek@steseton.com

Helpful Outreach for People seeking Employment (HOPE) Employment Ministry

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 7PM O’Mara Church Hall (lower level of church)

TOPIC: THE CHALLENGES OF CAREER CHANGE.

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry provides job search guidance for the unemployed and those in career transition. Our monthly meetings include speakers who address various job search topics, including self- assessment, networking, resume review, interview skills. HOPE is open to the public, free of charge and we invite job seekers, employers and HOPE Alumni.

Employers and HOPE Alumni: We ask that you please share job openings with us. Send your staffing needs to Fred Zeilner at fredzeilner16@gmail.com, and they will be distributed to those who attend our monthly meetings.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: If you have expertise in the areas of Career Guidance, HR/Recruitment, Staffing, Applicant Tracking Systems, Resumes, Employee Networking or LinkedIn, please consider joining our team as a volunteer or as a guest speaker. Enjoy the satisfaction of providing your expertise in order to prepare job seekers for success. Contact Arnie Skibinski at askibinski@steseton.com.

B E C A U S E E V E R Y O N E C A N U S E A L I T T L E H O P E !

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Bakery Needed for Bishop Ron Hicks’

25th Anniversary Reception Saturday, June 8

We are joy-filled to host Bishop Ron Hicks’ reception for his 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of the Priest-hood. A reception will take place in the McBrady Center immediately following his 5pm celebratory Mass. We kindly ask you to drop off your baked or purchased treats to the McBrady Center on Saturday, June 8 from 9am-12:30pm or 3-4pm.Thank you for your generosity!

Share Words of Thanks for Bishop Hicks Bishop Ron Hicks’ 25th Anniversary of his Ordination will take place on Saturday, June 8, at the 5pm Mass. We invite you to share a brief note to be printed in our parish bulletin expressing your appreciation or perhaps a special memory of Bishop Ron Hicks’ time with us. You can drop off your note in the parish office or send to our Communications Director, Darlene Raila, at raila@steseton.com but please NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JUNE 4. (Please keep the note brief for space purposes). Thank you!

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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Caregiver Support Group

Monday, June 3, 1pm, Niehaus Room St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 S. Wolf Rd., OP

To the outside world, many of us appear to have a wonderful life living on easy street or not far from it. If we peak behind the closed doors into a home of someone with an incapacitating illness, terminal disease or dementia, we get a glimpse of the challenges existing not only for the patient but also for the caregiver. It truly is a challenge for caregivers to help their loved ones navigate a life filled with highs and lows all the while seeking to maintain compassion and tenderness and good self care. The Caregiver Support Group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month at 1pm in the Niehaus Room. For information please call Char Klabacha at 708-349-5090 or Marie Flanagan at 708-687-3351.

Orland Hills Community Center Seeks Preschool Supervisor/Teacher The Village of Orland Hills Recreation Department is now accepting applications for a Part-Time Preschool Supervisor. The Preschool Supervisor position is a part-time contractual hourly position, with no other benefits. The Preschool Program will consist of instructing 3 year and 4 year old children, five days a week from 8:30am-12:30pm. An Early Childhood Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with experience in this field is preferred. Early Childhood Type 04 Certificate is a plus. Duties include the full operation of the Orland Hills Recreation Department’s Preschool Program which runs from September through May. Starting wage is comparable to experience. References are required. Application forms may be obtained at the Orland Hills Community Center, located at 16553 S. Haven Ave., Orland Hills, Il 60487 during the hours of 8am-4:30pm. For more information, please contact the Recreation Department at 708-349-7211. (Resumes may be attached to the completed application form.)

A Play On the Life of Dorothy Day On Tuesday, June 4, at 7pm, an inspiring one- woman show is coming to St. Irenaeus Church (corner of Indianwood Blvd. and South Orchard Drive) in Park Forest. Haunted By God: The Life of Dorothy Day, is a moving dramatic portrait of one of the most outspoken and influential American Catholics of the 20th century. The production incorporates all the wit and prophetic grit of Dorothy’s own words about war, peace, American society, compassion, and protest in the Spirit of Jesus. Proceeds from this event will benefit the St. Irenaeus/Catholic Charities Food Pantry. Tickets are $20 each or two for $35 or your can sponsor a Food Pantry Client Ticket for $15. Tickets available by calling St. Iranaeus Church at 708-748-6891 or visit www.stirenaeuschurch.com.

RETREAT WORKSHOP FOR WIDOWED Beyond grieving there is new life! Feeling “stuck”?

Need something to get you “over the hump”? Have you reached a “turning point” after your loss? Attend a weekend especially designed for you. See new possibilities. Upcoming JOYFUL AGAIN! programs June 22 & 23 - St. Julie Billiart Church, Tinley Park July 20 & 21 - Holy Family Church, Inverness Sept 7 & 8 – Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Elmhurst For information contact joyfulagain7211@gmail.com; call 708-354-7211; or visit www.joyfulagain.org.

THE THIN VEIL The Portiuncula Center For Prayer, 9263 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort is offering a three day retreat from Tuesday, June 18, from 12 Noon (Lunch)–Thursday, June 20, 12 Noon (Brunch). Fee is $225.Check-in begins at 11am. This retreat is an invitation to begin discovering freedom from your negativity and return your soul to the grace that is waiting unseen around you at this very moment. For the Celtic Christians, all life was sacred. They reserved their greatest reverence not for what they could see, but for what they could not. They sensed an “invisible world” - the great unknown from which they came and the source of eternal wonder in their lives. Creative prayer and meditation will be offered. You are encouraged to enter directly into this Spirit-filled work and begin to learn how to escape the imprison-ment we create for ourselves. Facilitator: Michael Jennings, Ph.D. Register at 815-464-3880, or email to info@portforprayer.org, or visit www.portforprayer.org.

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LAST CALL! 2019 Golden Opportunities Books Now only $10! Good through 10-1-19!

Last day to purchase: June 4th Save thousands of dollars at a variety of your favorite LOCAL Merchants that include: dining, entertainment, sports, retail, and more!

Available in the Parish Office or June Seniors of Seton meeting!

SENIORS OF SETON

AMISH OUTING TO SULLIVAN, IL W/LUNCH—JUNE 12—WEDNESDAY

SOLD OUT! Bus departs west lot of church promptly

at 9:30am for those with paid reservation.

Questions and information on trip and events, contact Anna at 708-532-6731.

UPCOMING EVENT

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SAINT OF THE WEEK

VENERABLE PIERRE TOUSSAINT 1766-1853

Born in Haiti and brought to New York City as a slave, Venerable Pierre Toussaint lived an exemplary Catholic life both before and after gaining his freedom. Married and then widowed, Pierre continued his charitable works well into his elder years. He originally was buried outside St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, a church to which he was once refused entrance be-cause of his race.

Born in modern-day Haiti and brought to New York City as a slave, Pierre died a free man, a renowned hair-dresser, and one of New York City’s most well-known Catholics. Plantation owner Pierre Bérard made Tous-saint a house slave and allowed his grandmother to teach her grandson how to read and write. In his early 20s, Pierre, his younger sister, his aunt, and two other house slaves accompanied their master’s son to New York City because of political unrest at home. Appren-ticed to a local hairdresser, Pierre learned the trade quickly and eventually worked very successfully in the homes of rich women in New York City. When his master died, he was determined to support himself, his master’s widow, and the other house slaves. He was freed shortly before the widow’s death in 1807. Four years later, he married Marie Rose Juliette, whose freedom he had purchased. They adopted Euphémie, his orphaned niece. Both preceded Pierre in death. He at-tended daily Mass at St. Peter’s Church, the same parish that St. Elizabeth Ann Seton had attended. Pierre donated to various charities, generously assist-ing blacks and whites in need. He and his wife opened their home to orphans and educated them. The couple nursed abandoned people who were suffering from Yel-low Fever. Urged to retire and enjoy the wealth he had accumulated, Pierre responded, “I have enough for my-self, but if I stop working I have not enough for others.” Pierre originally was buried outside St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, where he was once refused entrance because of his race. His sanctity and the popular devotion to him caused his body to be moved to the present location of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue.

Pierre Toussaint was declared Venerable in 1996.

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!

NEXT MEETING: JUNE 4 -TUESDAY—10AM (doors to McBrady Center

will open at 9:30am)

Installation of the new officers will take place at the June 4th meet-ing. A complimentary light Member-ship Appreciation Luncheon will follow. Election of Officers for the 2019-2020 year are as follows:

President: Doug Benker First Vice President: Sharon Oskielunas Second Vice President: Anna Talley Secretary: Rose Camillone Treasurer: Diane May

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R E G I S T E R N O W Limited Spaces Available

Pre-K 3-year old Pre-K 4-year old Kindergarten Grades 1-8 We are a Christ-centered school for 3-year old Pre-K through 8th Grade and we have been twice-recognized as an “Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.”

For information, contact Mrs. Cindy Devlin cdevlin@cjbschool.org or 708-403-6525 ext. 127

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 9250 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487

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Celebrating a First Communion, Confirmation, Graduation, Anniversary or Birthday? SCRIP has the answer to your party planning needs. If you are too busy to shop, let SCRIP help. Need a hint: We have VIP Nails, Mario Tricoci, Nordstrom, Macy’s Lettuce Entertain You, Gatto’s, Bonefish Grill, Sephora, Ulta and many, many more! You will earn valuable rebates to use toward supporting your parish, CJB School tuition, or cash back to you! Here are a few more ideas:

Couriers are available on Wednesday, May 29 from 6-7pm in the McBrady Center

(enter through CJB school doors).

Stop in the parish office to pick up forms OR

for complete details on how to purchase SCRIP please visit:

https://cjbschool.org/giving/scrip/ Or

email SCRIP Coordinator: Corinna Pytel cpytel@cjbschool.org

Thank you for supporting Cardinal Joseph Ber-

nardin School through the SCRIP program!

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LIVING the

WORD

LIVING the

WORD

NEXT WEEK’S FOCUS: BREAKING THE SILENCE

Christian life will have its times of reverence and awe, times when we look to the heavens in silence. But we are also called upon to break the stillness of those moments to go forth with the Good News.

FIRST READING This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way (Acts 1:1-11). Jesus promises the disciples that they will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Jesus as-cends into the heavens in a cloud. The Book of Daniel predicted that the Son of Man would descend upon the clouds. It was appropriate that He ascend to heaven in the same way. Heaven is not really up above us: it is a different dimension beyond our understanding. Jesus may have ascended in this manner, however, so that the apostles would better understand what was happening. Thus, when we die, we will be with Jesus in heaven (but not necessarily floating on the clouds). SECOND READING God seated Jesus at His right hand in the heavens (Ephesians 1:17-23). This is a prayer asking that we might understand the mystery into which God has called us. If we could under-stand the mystery, then we surely would not have a problem finding the courage to live the Christian call. The key to understanding this mystery is to reflect upon our redemption. Jesus died for us, but the Father exalted Him. The Father raised Jesus from the dead and wel-comed Him into the glory of heaven. The Father also

proclaimed Jesus to the Lord of everything that exists on the earth and under the earth. GOSPEL As Jesus blessed his disciples he parted from them and was taken up to heaven (Luke 24:46-53). Jesus reminds the disciples that all that happened was what had been foretold. This agrees with Luke’s empha-sis that God had a plan, and Jesus’ ministry was to fulfill that plan. He then tells his disciples to remain in the city of Jerusalem until they will have been clothed in power (until they will have received the gift of the Holy Spirit). Jesus ascends int6o heaven from the Mount of Olives. That mount was always associated with the end of time, and the events of Jesus’ Death, Resurrection, Ascension, and the descent of the Spirit were the dawning of the kingdom. REFLECTION A Dominican Sisters of Grand Rapids, Michigan had passed away and when her body was placed in the hearse, a bell tolled and all in attendance sang, Salve Re-gina, watching the hearse until it was out of sight. Rever-ent silence followed until someone led the group back into the building for the reception. Someone who had arrived at that point might have asked, “Why are you standing here looking down the road?” Those at the re-ception were speechless until someone or something broke the silence. One would have to think that the As-cension was like that. Two angels break the disciples’ silence and shift their focus. The Gospel account differs from Acts. They do Jesus homage and return with great joy. Deep experiences elicit different responses. Awe. Silence. Wonderment. Sadness. Joy. Each response re-flects a human reaction to the departure of a person. It is the presence of God and the power of the Holy Spirit that often help us to integrate the experience into our lives and give witness to the impact a person had on us, for good or ill. The presence of God and the power of the Holy Spirit can help us ascend out of an experience. We look up or out from it. We get a new perspective. We can discover where Christ offers us hope and new ways of being. Sometimes we must first descend into the depths of an experience before we are willing to look up, look out, and see God with us, clothing us with the power from on high. Those ascensions empower us to witness life in the midst of death, hope in the midst of despair, or freedom in the midst of paralysis. So look up! Look out! Receive the power of the Holy Spirit! Then go into the world bearing the name of Christ.

JUNE 2, 2019

Scripture Reflections for ASCENSION

OF THE LORD

Monday Acts 16:11-15

Jn 15:26—16:4a

Tuesday Acts 16:22-34

Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday Acts 17:15, 22—18:1

Jn 16:12-15

Thursday Acts 18:1-8 Jn 16:16-20

Friday Zep 3:14-18a Lk 1:39-56

Saturday Acts 18:23-28 Jn 16:23b-28

Sunday Acts 1:1-11 Eph 1:17-23 Lk 24:46-53

READINGS FOR THE WEEK [May 27-June 2]

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION

New Parishioners We welcome new members. All are invited to participate in the life and mission of the parish. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available in the parish office and on our parish website. Please visit the parish office to register or obtain the registration form on the parish website. 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 parish office early. Limit of six children per Sunday. Baptismal Preparation 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 facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Call 708-403-0101 for information. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adults, 18 and older, who wish to become Catholic are enrolled in a formation process (RCIA) that includes prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the Church’s life and values, rituals and traditions. For in-formation call the parish office 708-403-0101. 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 regu-lations hospitals can no longer contact the parish re-garding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual 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. Teen Choir sings at the 11:30am Sunday Masses.

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

9300 West 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 708-403-0101

www.steseton.com

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ST. ELIZABETH SETON PRAYER/OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Social Action Ministry How we serve: Soup Kitchen in Joliet; Sharing Parish with St. Procopius Church; Pro Life Ministry: COURAGE Program, Mother’s Day Flowers For Life, Life Chain Sunday, Diaper Drive; Respond Now Outreach; SWIFT (South West Interfaith Team); Environmental Ministry; Speaker nights.

Seton Rosary Group All are invited to pray the Rosary each Tuesday/Thursday in the church, by our statue of the Mary, after 9am Mass.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy Divine Mercy Chaplet each Wednesday following the 9am Mass.

Creation Care Team Ministry A cross-parish Renew My Church initiative taking action to pro-mote positive environmental change through education, individ-ual action and community outreach in the spirit of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si. Second Monday each month, Gubbins Center, 7pm. Call Andy Panelli, 708-301-8038.

Heart Warmers Meal Ministry Heart Warmers is an outreach program where Seton volunteers deliver homemade meals to people of our parish community when they are experiencing times with medical, health, new baby, recovery, or grief issues. To schedule receiving a meal or to become a meal provider contact Barb Cristofaro at 708-349-7493 or heartwarmers-ses@att.net.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Shawls are prayerfully created, blessed, and distributed to those who have a need for the spiritual, physical or emotional comfort. Knit or crochet in your home and/or at the twice-monthly meet-ings. To become a knitter or to obtain a shawl, call the parish office at 708-403-0101.

Seton Sowers-Newborns in Need If you knit/crochet/sew, your skills to make clothing/blankets for premature newborn babies at the University of Illinois Hospital. We meet monthly in the O’Mara Hall. Donations of yarn/fabric/baby toiletries/supplies accepted. For information/meeting dates, contact Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.

HOPE Employment Ministry

HOPE is open to everyone. All of our services, to both job seek-ers and employers, are free. We meet the first Tuesday of each month in O’Mara Hall at 7pm. Our meetings consist of network-ing, resume review, guest speakers and open forums. Contact Arnie Skibinski at askibinski@steseton.com.

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 (AA) in the O’Mara Hall, Thursdays, 7:30-8:45pm. AA is a fellowship of men and women sharing their experience, strength, and hope so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only require-ment 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, attend a Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). Call 708-429-2507 or 708-269-9853.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Anyone within parish boundaries in need of assistance from SVDP, may call the parish office at 708-403-0101.

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SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

A FINAL THOUGHT FOR YOUR WEEK

Sixth Sunday of Easter By Mary Whitacre D.Min., Celebration Magazine

In our Gospel today, Jesus promises

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.”

Peace? What does Jesus mean by that?

P eace is a complicated word with many

interpretations. Beauty pageant contestants offer generic desires for world peace. We deploy our well-equipped mili-tary around the world as peacekeepers. Some people passionately fight for uncontrolled gun ownership, which they believe will ensure peace yet often can be a relentless competition for security and safety. Yet despite all of the energy and resources we put into protecting ourselves, we still are not at peace. Perhaps we are looking for peace in the wrong place. Jesus urges, “Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” His words refocus us to the question:

What needs to happen in our hearts so that we can find peace?

I n contrast to today’s uneasy balance of power, Jesus modeled an authentic peace, which is far be-yond what the world can offer. It is a peace that begins

and ends in love. Tensions in families are often unavoidable. However, which is more likely to bring reassuring healing to this fric-tion — anger and revenge, or compassion and forgive-ness? Turbulence in the markets can leave us greedily scrambling for an economic advantage, or we can humbly trust God to provide for our needs. Fear can alert us that something is dangerously wrong, but it can also paralyze us in the face of the threat. Solid solutions come from un-ruffled confidence and strong faith. Stress can keep us up at night, damage our health and suck the joy out of life. If we relax our bodies and quiet our monkey brains, we can approach life with a more pro-ductive focus. We can become hardened to the strangers waiting at our borders, sleeping under our bridges, or lan-guishing in our jails. Or the strangers can become our brothers and sisters, as we can extend a warm embrace,

a helping hand and a patient concern. In the end, we can allow the world’s anxieties to empty our hearts, or we can open them to the fullness of love.

What can we do as Christians to make

peace when we find ourselves trapped in division and turmoil?

I n his priceless wis-dom, Jesus gives his love freely and

encourages us to invite his Spirit of love to dwell in our hearts. If we live in that love, we will be transformed into the peace Christ promises. What might that look like for you? It could simply mean looking directly at a cashier and smiling; accepting that

there is often more than one right answer, or even con-ceding your preferred answer. It could mean patiently lis-tening to Grandma repeating the same stories in an end-less loop; refraining from political bullying and looking for realistic compromise; anonymously mowing your over-whelmed neighbor’s yard rather than complaining; or sac-rificing what is best for you in the interest of the greatest common good.

Whenever we share love, it is multiplied in our hearts, our lives and the world. We create the atmosphere

for enduring peace to thrive.

I n their pastoral letter, The Challenge of Peace: God’s Promise and Our Response, the U.S. Confer-ence of Catholic Bishops clarify, “Peacemaking is not

an optional commitment. It is a requirement of our faith. We are called to be peacemakers, not by some move-ment of the moment, but by our Lord Jesus” (#333). There is both blessing and responsibility in Christ’s love. Jesus unconditionally gives us his love, so we can know and grow in love. The gift we have been given is meant to be shared so that others can know and grow in peace.

Where and how are you as a Christian being called to share your love and promote

the peace of Christ in our world today?

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Let all the nations praise and bless you, O Lord. Grant that we may be your instruments

to bring salvation to all the world, at least to the world of men and women,

our immediate neighbors. May we be instruments of your Spirit,

fired with your love, instructed by your word, united in your Church. Amen.

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

6/1 & 6/2 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM

GREETERS R. Coe S. Hermann E. Herman S. Klean M. Pineda J. Schuman P. Staszewski

C. Chor R. Dickover G. Lukasiewicz L. McGhee S. McGhee A. Schmanske B. Tenuta

K. Fox M. Fox D. Gurka M. Gurka P. Gurka M. Gurka J. Klomes J. Klomes

R. Chehy P. Havlin B. Krueger S. Lorenz N. Norenz J. Moran D. Weber

K. Arduino M. Arduino A. Arduino I. Cox C. Conrad M. Gniady K. Ivancich S. Klean M. McMahon N. Wojtasik

LECTORS M. Hamilton J. Bessette

L. Mata G. Shafer T. Shafer

C. Siwa B. Hurley

P. Hambrick A. Kowal

ALTAR SERVERS

J. Laxamana J. Laxamana T. Quinlan

L. Becker C. Jaeger A. Noone

J. Durkin A. Lloyd C. Durkin

M. McMahan A. McMahan H. Ryan

D. Lingan M. Lingan L. Boertlein

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

J. Murphy B. DeJonge J. Connelly L. Coe M. Garcia M. Gabrione K. Nanfeldt C. Lundgren T. Lendgren A. Sharp C. Hamilton T. Doyle

D. Flynn D. Skrzypiec L. Skrzypiec M. O’Connor N. Sasso V. Patrizi K. McSwain A. Bramasco

T. Krull J. Austin L. Austin D. Gurka J. Klomes K. Oliver S. Arcos E. Pawlak L. Kocsis L. Kocsis F. Scellato J. Scellao

E. O’Connor K. O’Sullivan C. Davis K. Petrey M. Fehrenbacher J. King J. Weger M. Quinn A. Weishaar E. Federico L. Gent P. Krueger M. Broderick

C. Carney C. Bueche M. O’Connor S. Sigourney C. Holmquist J. Holmquist M. Miller T.Scorzo T. Welser K. James

SACRISTANS J. Garcia M. Garcia

D. Flynn M. Pawlak E. Pawlak

M. Fehrenbacher M. O’Connor

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Pastoral Staff Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph.D., Pastor Rev. John Zurek, Associate Pastor Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Deacon: Frank Gildea Deacon: Dennis (Barb) Cristofaro

Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy

Linda McKeague, Director of Music

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

Religious Education Staff Diana Barracca, Administration Mary Vlaming, Catechesis

Youth/Young Adult Ministry Kyle Groves, Director Bruce Hall, Coordinator

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Laurie De Mik-Renn, CJB Day Maintenance Supervisor Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, Staff Dan Kosty, Staff

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 Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM

SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM SUNDAY: 8:30AM-1PM

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School WEBSITE: WWW.CJBSCHOOL.ORG 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin