FREE WILL OFFERING GALA DESSERT RECEPTION following in the Church Hall

FREE DESSERTS AND CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN!

Raffle Prizes and Split-the-Pot! Grand Raffle Ticket: $5 or 5/$20

32” LED/HD TV; 2014 American Girl Doll;/ Apple I Pad Mini

Basket Raffle: $1 per ticket or 6/$5

Raffle tickets available Dec. 13/14

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT This Sunday!

Dec. 14th at 3pm

The St. Elizabeth Seton

Music Ministry featuring the Adult and Teen Choirs, Orchestra and Liturgical Dancers under the direction of

Linda McKeague invite you to...

CORCORAN’S CORNER Parish Transformation… Our Parish Transformation process ended last Thursday, December 11th. I am very grateful to the parishioners who participated in the twelve week process. We came up with some wonderful new directions for the parish in the coming years. After the new year we will publish the complete plan in the bulletin. Due to bulletin publishing deadlines, there is a two weekend lag between a Parish Transformation meeting, and the report of what happened. At the December 4th meeting our group concluded the process of refining our goals/plans/ideas. I think when you read the plan, you will be delighted by the good work that was done. Advent 2014… This Third Sunday of Advent our scripture once again turns to the figure of St. John the Baptist as our guide through the season. John the Baptist was a real puzzle to his contemporaries. He clearly was delivering the message of God, but the religious authorities remained very confused. John kept pointing out that God was the one in charge, and that he wanted all to be drawn to him. He invited all to repent and reform their lives. For those seeking to use religion as a way of control, or used faith and belief to enhance their own personal power, or who saw a narrow way to heaven for only a chosen few, John’s message was both a challenge and perhaps a threat. But the great thing about God, is that “God will be God.” There is no controlling him. His word will out, even by the most unusual, and unorthodox messengers, people like St. John the Baptist, and you, and me. Bambinelli Sunday… This Saturday, and Sunday, December 13th and 14th, the Third Week of Advent, we repeat our new tradition of blessing the Christ figurines [the “Bambinelli”] from your home nativity sets. This is an old Roman/Italian custom of blessing the Child Jesus figurines. It links the shrine of the nativity scene that you are setting up in your home with the nativity scene which we set up in the church. Of all our Christmas decorating, setting up the nativity scene is setting up a sacred space in the house. A Living Nativity… In the Church Hall this morning we will have a “Living Nativity” display for all to enjoy. Be sure to drop down there to view the display after all the Sunday Masses. We have hot chocolate and cookies to share. People are also welcome to drop off their

unwrapped children’s Christmas toy gifts for Respond Now. Please give the gifts to one of the three kings. [They know a little something about bringing presents to others.] “Believe” This Sunday, December 14th, at 3:00 PM in the church, we will hold our Advent Musical Gala Concert Celebration featuring our parish choirs, liturgical dance group, and the St. Elizabeth Seton Orchestra. Each year this is a wonderful prayerful and festive musical celebration of the season. It is the perfect intergenerational Sunday afternoon outing for the whole family. The concert and dessert gala afterwards are free, although a free-will donation collection will be taken up at the concert. All funds raised go to support the parish music program throughout the year. Please spread the word, and join us for an event that would warm even Scrooge’s heart. Simbang Gabi… Next Sunday, December 21st at 7:00 PM in the church, the parish will hold one of the novena nights of Masses, of the Filipino Celebration of Simbang Gabi. Over these nine days the custom is for families and friends to gather for Mass and fellowship to anticipate the great Feast of Christmas. All are welcome to join this festive Mass in the church, and party in the church hall afterward. This celebration is held for all our parishioners, and not simply for the Filipino community. Christmas/New Year’s Day Schedule… Our Christmas Eve Masses will be celebrated at: 4:00 PM in both the church and the Parish Life Center. Doors open at 3:00 PM. Once the church and narthex are full, people will be directed to the Parish Life Center. There are also Masses on Christmas Eve at 6:00 PM, and at 10:00 PM. The choir will lift their voices in prayer and song beginning at 9:30 PM. On Christmas Day, our Masses follow the usual “Sunday Mass Schedule”: 7:15, 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30 AM. On New Year’s Eve, there is a Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM. On New Year’s Day Mass is at 10:00 AM. Finally, as we all know the Christmas Masses are filled to capacity with parishioners, family members visiting for the holidays, and ‘newcomers’ checking out their new local parish. One of the best acts of evangelization that we can offer as a parish

community is a greeting, a smile, and a warm welcome to all who join us for the holidays. As a “heartfelt” parish we take pride in being a welcoming community: even if the guests are sitting in “your seat” in the pew! We always want to have room in our inn! Gotcha!.. One of the joys of the Advent Season is ‘catching people’ doing something good. It gladdens my heart seeing all those dropping off gifts for St. Colletta’s, or food or Christmas gifts for St. Procopius, or toys for Respond Now. So many people are going out of their way to “make Christmas” for others. Similarly, the very large crowds at daily Mass during Advent, who celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation last Sunday; and who attended the Advent Morning of Reflection; are all actively preparing themselves for the Feast of Christmas. It is the spirit of the season! ValPak… In recent days you should have received in the mail an envelope from ValPak which would have included a flyer/coupon from St. Elizabeth Seton Parish promoting our Gala Concert this Sunday afternoon, and informing the wider community about our Christmas Mass schedule. This is another quiet effort to welcome newcomers to the wider community to our parish. You Ought To Be In Pictures… The video made by the Village of Orland Park on the 22 churches and mosques in the Orland Park area has been completed. You can view them on “You-Tube” at: https://www,youtube.com/watch?v=psknZMxGzOElist=UUVoY2SmToSQxjp7H2SqODw&index=3 And at: https://www,youtube.com/watch?v=psknZMxGzOElist=UUVoY2SmToSQxjp7H2SqODw&index=2 And at: https://www,youtube.com/watch?v=psknZMxGzOElist=UUVoY2SmToSQxjp7H2SqODw&index=1 There are four 30-minute segments. St,. Elizabeth Seton Parish is featured in Segment #4, beginning at 6:55 minutes.

Segment # 4 can be found at: https:www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNaxbYTfjr4&list=UUVoY2SmToQxjyp7H2SqODw After viewing all two hours of the videos, I was amazed at how good they all were. Viewing all of them was like taking a graduate course in Suburban American Church Life in 2014. The range among the 22 churches is amazing. The smallest congregation might consist of 160 families, with 80 people at weekend worship. The largest would have about 7,000 people at their church per week [including weekend and week day activities]. Many of the churches are involved, like we are, with world mission groups [our parish has a happy history with the Mission of Nuestro Pequeños Hermanos orphan homes; with supporting indigenous craftsmen through the Fair Trade/Ten Thousand Villages Program, and with our Teen Branches group going on mission trips]. Our wonderful parish choir filmed beautifully: showing its large number of members, and its musical accompaniment of flutes, violin, and bass. Sadly, no video featured music from weekend worship services. Our worship service/Mass was also perhaps the best attended of all the videos. While I came across a bit serious and “matter of fact” [I can be that way you know!], I think the video did capture our parish spirit well. If you get a chance to watch the video, let me know what you think. We Nearly Had To Punt… Fr. Stan Kuca said it best: in his years at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish he never saw such a huge turn out for the Advent [or for that matter Lenten] Parish Reconciliation Service. Thankfully, we had five priest confessors for the large congregation, and the beautiful and prayerful service lasted an hour. If the congregation was any larger we might have had to “punt” and been forced to resort to the extraordinary form of General Absolution. Thanks to our Liturgy Director Claudia Nolan, and Music Director Linda McKeague for all their work on this service. It was a highlight of the season. Keep Smiling...

THIS SUNDAY!

AND PETTING ZOO

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Sat., Dec. 13 (5pm) Robert G. McNamara, Sr.; Joseph Kapala; Lorraine Roberts; Gene and Mike Ceglarski; Josephine Tarantino; Beverly Perkowski Sun., Dec. 14 (7:15am) Purgatorial Society (8:30am) Helen Durante; Lorraine Driscoll; Rich Sawilchik (10am) Ethel Fenn; Frank and Stella Brotan; Jack Keenan (11:30am) Patrica Kirby; Paul Schulz; Bernadine Pancerz; Donald Dercole Mon., Dec. 15 (9am) Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brien; Jean Fitzmaurice; Bob Przybylski; Frank Stasic Tues., Dec. 16 (9am) Annie Devlin; Rolland Sprague; Mary Yardley; Dionisio Retirado, Jr. Wed., Dec. 17 (9am) Helen Durante; Raymond Breault Thurs., Dec. 18 (9am) James Smith; Regina Billo; Daniel Paska Fri., Dec. 19 (9am) Kevin O’Connell

December 14, 2014

MASS INTENTIONS

Congratulations to these parents on the baptism of their child on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014: Jordyn Brooke, child of John and Jamie Specht Juliana Marie, child of John and Jamie Specht Jackson John, child of John and Jamie Specht Austin James, child of James and Amy Peto

BAPTISMS

WELCOME

James and Linda Kapocius Neil and Pamela Reece

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Elizabeth Wisnasky Helen Dolan John DeLaLeurs Louise Komperda John Hicks Debby Flynn John Willnecker David Geary Jackie Miller Frank Kociupa Mike Mitchell Angelina And for our deceased: Charlotte Smieszny Denise Krzyskowski Barbara Czarnecki “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR

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

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every Wednesday morning in the church, after the 9am Mass. All are invited to join.

CENTERING PRAYER You are invited to join in an hour of quiet time and learn about Centering Prayer. The group meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Cornerstone.

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

ATTENTION: IF YOU PLACED AN ORDER FOR THE WOMEN’S CLUB

FUNDRAISER

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SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.

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The official public, daily prayer of the Church is the celebration of the Liturgy of the Hours. Psalms are prayed, scriptures proclaimed, hymns and canticles sung, and intercessory prayer

is offered. The daily singing and reciting of the Book of Psalms is a most ancient tradition.

CELEBRATING ADVENT

Join us weekdays (Monday-Friday) at 8:30 AM beginning Dec. 1st through Dec. 24th

ADVENT LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Morning prayer makes us rise and thank God for a restful night, for another day of life and for the strength and courage to do His will.

This celebration is a way of consecrating the day to God.

I n order to keep the memory of Jesus alive, the early churches of the Mediterranean world created a Christian week. The first day of the

week became the Lord’s Day: the day of the resurrection, of Pentecost, and of the coming again in glory to judge the living and the dead. Its liturgical center was the celebration of the Lord’s supper on the Lord’s Day. The sixth day of the week (Friday) became the weekly memorial of the passion and death of Jesus, a day of fasting and special prayer. In direct continuity with the Jewish custom of morning and evening prayer, early churches also marked the dawn and sunset hours with worship. By the second century, then, Christians had developed patterns of prayer: daily psalms, praise and petition in the morning and evening and the weekly observances of Sunday and Friday.

Advent’s Prophetic Teachers Mighty figures from the scriptures confront us during the season of Advent. The prophet Isaiah, the “evangelist” of the Hebrew Scriptures, prepares Israel and us for the coming of the Messiah. Gabriel the archangel is the heaven-sent messenger who appears to Zachary the priest and announces that his wife, Elizabeth, will bear a son. That baby will become John the Baptist, the forerunner of the Messiah, who warns us to repent and change our hearts and minds to prepare the way of the Lord. Gabriel then appears to both Mary and Joseph and tells them to name their son Jesus. By December 24th we are ready for the singing angels announcing the Good News of Christ’s birth, for the shepherds of Bethlehem and the Magi from afar with their precious, prophetic gifts for the babe on Mary’s lap.

THIS ADVENT WE WILL HAVE A 60-SECOND MOMENT OF SILENCE

BEFORE EACH WEEKEND MASS.

We invite you to discover the possibilities when you enter into a moment of silence…

We invite you to quiet your mind and listen to the voice of your inner prophet calling you to prepare your heart for this Season of Peace.

This week’s focus is BELIEVE IN THE GOOD NEWS.

Is silence considered the absence of words or the awakening of thought?

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CHRISTMAS MASSES Christmas Eve

Wednesday, Dec. 24th 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm

10:00 pm (with Adult Choir) Carols begin at 9:30 pm

Christmas Day

Thursday, Dec. 25th 7:15 am, 8:30 am, 10:00 am

and 11:30 am

NEW YEAR’S MASSES New Year's Eve

Wednesday, Dec. 31st 5:00 pm

New Year's Day Thursday, Jan. 1st

10:00 am

Individual Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation

Saturday, Dec. 20th 3:45-4:45 pm

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S MASS SCHEDULE

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

PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

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

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

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

BLESS THOSE WHO ARE SERVING NOW with courage and perseverance.

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

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CELEBRATING THE FOUR SUNDAYS OF ADVENT

2014 ADVENT PARISH PROJECT

Please stop in the Narthex to enjoy the creative

artwork of the Advent Gospel readings from parishioners. The artwork can be found on the

new presentation booth.

On the weekend of Nov. 23rd, along with the Advent Reflection books, Advent packets (containing the readings of the Four Gospels of Advent and drawing paper) were distributed. In the packet, the four sheets of paper enclosed can be used for your artistic rendering(s) of a particular word, or phrase, or verse in one or more of the Advent Gospels. We continue to invite you this Advent Season to read the Four Gospels of Advent and to create a “Work of Art” that highlights a particular hidden aspect of one or more of the Advent Gospel Stories. Read them to each other or read them to yourself—to really hear the Advent Story of our Faith. These four Gospels speak to each of us. If we are young, we have only heard them proclaimed just a few times in our life. If we are older and have heard them many times, we tend to think, “Oh I remember this Gospel.” And yet at times we are surprised by something we read or hear. It takes us by surprise. The Gospel is saying something different to us. Today at this time in our life, these readings may have a different meaning for us. Our spiritual journey is challenged by a word or phrase we don’t remember hearing before. Life has a way of changing the way we hear and see things. INSTRUCTIONS:

Use Color, or use Pencil, or use Chalk, However you want to draw your picture.

Boldly, “Title Your Work of Art”.

Sign your Work of Art.

Place your completed “Work of Art” into the Box on the Counter in the Narthex.

These “Gospel Works of Art” will be on display in the Narthex throughout Advent.

You can return a drawing weekly.

The St. Elizabeth Seton Liturgy Preparation Team

thanks you for your participation.

D ON’T YOU LOVE A “GOSPEL OF THE LORD” IN WHICH

THE LORD DOES NOT UTTER A SINGLE WORD? But such is Advent. It is John the Baptist’s time. Today we get hints of the Gospel John the Baptist might have written if he had lived a longer life. Instead of “Follow me,” Jesus says, in effect, “You go first.” IS THERE ANYTHING in my life, my way of living, that prepares the way of the Lord? Do I show so much mercy, such love, such joy, such “glad tidings to the poor” and the brokenhearted — that someone would ask me, “Who are you?” IN A WORLD OF SELFIES and social media, how shocking to hear John answer that question with this: “I am not the Christ.” John’s whole purpose is to cross the bridge from Isaiah to Jesus and then bow out. Can I, too, find such fulfillment in service that I could sing Mary’s Magnificat — so rich with prophecy it serves as today’s responsorial? Does “my spirit rejoice in God my Savior”? PAUL’S GOT THE BUG, TOO. In what scholars say is the very first New Testament writing, his First Letter to the Thessalonians, the message is ever the same, ever new: “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing.” John proclaims that he is the voice crying out, “In the desert make straight the way of the Lord.” Because only the Messiah would start a parade in the wilderness where you least expect it, greening it up as he goes, right to the River Jordan for baptism. THAT’S WHERE WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE THESE DAYS: washing up. My sin has worn me down, dressed me in rags, left me longing for release, burdened with my self. But all those centuries ago, Isaiah saw me

“clothed with a robe of salvation,” wrapped in “a mantle of justice,” jeweled like a bride and groom, a garden of flowers. That’s the vision I want, not only for myself, but for everyone crossed and double-crossed whose experience might, in Paul’s words, “quench the Spirit.” How good must we be to each other, how caring and strong, how faithful. It’s not too late. We’re right on schedule. Christmas is coming.

W E HAVE SEEN MANY opportunities to make a difference. Paul says, “Test everything; retain what is good. Refrain from every kind of evil.” Indeed, issues of justice and injustice, poverty and equality, rights and liberties, can cloud our vision, and we lose track of the human beings whom God would have us see. We think of the children at the border, refugees they seem to be from terrors in Central America. We think of the children in our own cities, when they explode in racially charged violence. We think of Christian communities in Syria and Iraq who still remembered their founding in the days of St. Paul, now extinct in a sudden fall of fanaticism. We look at our own church and wonder if Pope Francis’ gospel of joy will sustain hope for reconciliation, especially in our families, so many broken and re-joined.

T HINGS LOOKED BLEAK IN JOHN THE BAPTIST’S DAY, but he had a beautiful vocation: “to testify to the light.”

Can you see that light? It might shine like a star, bright enough to spark the interest of “wise men” in the East; it might glow like a smile, giving off just enough light to see a sandal strap.

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

YOU GO FIRST By Miguel Dulick

“I am not the Christ.” —John 1:20:3

Saint Paul, intercede for us! Pray that we might know

the cause for joy; that we might pray to God

in all the seasons of our life; that we might be a

Eucharistic people, giving thanks for all that comes our way.

May we have the faith and courage that sustained your life

and may we come, one day, to ex-perience the victory of the cross.

Amen.

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Never counting the cost, Sisters Elizabeth Mary, Carolyn and Bridget, — and some 35,000 senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests like them — have offered their lives in service to others. Many worked for years for small stipends, leaving their religious communities without adequate savings for retirement and eldercare. Your gift to the Retirement Fund for Religious provides funding for prescription medications, nursing care, and more. Please be generous. Over 93 percent of donations aid senior religious.

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Who Is Helped In the United States today, more than 34,000 Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests past age 70 benefit from the Retirement Fund for Religious (RFR). Donations to the RFR furnish funding for financial, educational, and consultative support that helps religious communities care for senior members and plan for long-term retirement needs. Why Help Is Needed The retirement-funding crisis can be attributed to three primary factors: insufficient retirement savings, rising health-care costs, and declining income. Traditionally, women and men religious worked for small stipends that furnished only the basics of daily living. As a result, a majority of religious communities now lack adequate funding for retirement. At the same time, the cost of care continues to increase while the number of religious able to serve in compensated ministry decreases. How We Help Your donations provide religious institutes with vital support for the current and future care of elder members as well as offering numerous assistance services. Please give generously.

Born during the First World War, Sister Carolyn (center), 99, and Sister Bridget (right), 96, have each served for more than 70 years as members of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sister Elizabeth Mary (left), 79, is not far behind at 60 years of service. Together, they have spent over 200 years in religious life, sharing their time, their faith, their love— sharing all they have.

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

By Margie Guadagno St. Elizabeth Seton Pastoral Associate

When the disciples

met Jesus

on the road,

they were

disappointed

and sad.

He walked with them

and listened to

their story.

Then, by opening up

the Scriptures

He gave them hope!

He helped them see

that they were

not abandoned

or left orphaned,

that God

was with them

and would

always be part

of their journey.

The Road To Emmaus The Road To Emmaus The Road To Emmaus

God Becomes One of Us

W HEN WE WERE SMALL CHIL-

DREN, MY BROTHER, SISTER AND I SHARED A BEDROOM. Louisa

was the baby so she was in a crib, but my brother and I, as the older—and wiser—siblings, had a bunk bed (ah, the stories I could share about that!). Our room was quite small so positioning the furniture was impor-tant to allow us access to the closet and dressers. It just so happened that the ideal spot for the bunk beds afforded a sliver of a glimpse of the living room. Normally that really didn’t mean anything, but on Christmas Eve? It was everything! And, as luck would have it, I had the top bunk. That meant that reconnaissance duty was mine. Of course, Christmas Eve was one of the few times of the year that we didn’t grumble about bedtime (there’s a surprise). And even though we were quite willing to go to bed at, say, 6pm, my mom assured us that it didn’t matter because Santa Claus wouldn’t come until we were all fast asleep. So, we would watch TV or play a game with one eye on the clock. Just before it became time to actually go to bed, we would set out the obligatory plate of goodies for Santa. In our house, though, it wasn’t cookies. My dad would tell us that he was sure Santa had had plenty of cookies before getting to our place and that a change might be nice. So, at the Baran house, we always set out vegetables and dip! Every year we harbored slight doubts about that but every year my dad was proven right because they were gone in the morning and Santa al-ways left a nice thank you note for our con-sideration of his waistline. Now, here’s where the top bunk comes in. I would quietly lay in bed listening for the slightest sound coming from the roof, and with every creak and groan I would lean way over to catch that glimpse of the living room to see if Santa was there yet. I was determined

to catch him in the act. I knew that if I just stayed awake long enough, I would see him. But, every year my Santa Detail fell short. I just couldn’t maintain the vigil. However, that didn’t stop me from trying again the following year. In fact, even now in my adult years, Christmas Eve still holds feelings of magic for me. But now I get to regale my grandchildren with tales of my failed attempts to observe the ‘Santa moment’ embellishing the stories with “I almost caught him!” or “I woke up in time to watch the sleigh drive out of sight!” The younger ones squeal with delight and promise that they’ll stay awake to see what I never could catch. The older ones, though, just grin and wink and follow my lead, teasing them with stories of their own “I almost caught him” efforts. I guess we do that because we want our children to have that sense of wonderment for as long as possible. These days, with the ex-plicitness of music videos, movies, and televi-sion, the time of childhood innocence is woe-fully short. They quickly catch on to how the world really works. Sometimes that’s good, sometimes it’s not.

B UT, THERE IS ONE THING THAT CAN STILL CREATE THAT SENSE OF WON-

DERMENT, even for us adults. It’s the absolutely unbelievable fact that God chose to take on our flesh and join his divine nature to our human nature in Jesus the Christ. It is so unbelievable that we spend our lifetimes con-templating it yet never fully understanding it. Each year, as we enter Advent anew, we think we can get a handle on the whys and hows of the Incarnation, and every year the most we can say, “I almost understand!” But, that’s okay, because like everything else, the desti-nation isn’t really important, it’s the journey that takes us there that is. And the day on which we finally get it, that will be the Santa moment of our lives.

Do you recognize this box? It is the Saint Vincent DePaul Society Offering Box

You are invited to give a monetary gift or Jewel food certificates which will go toward providing a better Christmas for families in our community.

SVDP Christmas Collection For your convenience, SVDP boxes are located at all the entrances of our church. We depend solely on the contributions placed in the donation boxes. SVDP members would like to thank all who contributed to the Thanksgiving collection—and to those who use the SVDP boxes at each entrance. All monies donated go directly to those in need. We service cli-ents within our parish boundaries with emergency assistance for utilities, rent, security deposits, food, clothing, medical, dental, eye care and occa-sionally gasoline to get to a job site. As calls come throughout the year we look to your generosity and sense of sharing and justice to assist these people. It is your goodness that makes our work possible.

May God continue to bless you.

St. Vincent DePaul Holiday Drive During Christmas seasons, St. Vincent DePaul has spon-

sored a special collection of items for the homeless. Many come without adequate clothing. We thank all the

parishioners for their heartfelt generosity. Proceeds will be distributed to the South Suburban PADS (Public Action to

Deliver Shelter) Homeless Shelter Organizations.

The collection will continue until Sunday, Dec. 14th.

Suggested gift items are:

deodorant hand sanitizer toothpaste toothbrushes disposable razors shaving cream

white socks winter coats hats scarves gloves (men’s large) mittens

NO gift wrapping needed. Items must be identifiable from outside.

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The parish family of St. Elizabeth Seton is invited to attend the Filipino Celebration ...

Simbang Gabi 2014 22nd Year Novena Celebration

Sunday, Dec. 21st at 7pm Reception to follow in the Church Hall

The Filipino community invite all to a free reception in the lower-level of our Church Hall immediately following the Novena. Simbang Gabi is a Filipino Catholic tradition of celebrating a novena (series of nine) of Advent evening Masses. It’s purpose is to enrich all Catholics to intensify their spiritual preparation for the grace-filled celebration of Christmas. Nine different parishes in our local community will each host one novena. You are invited to all.

Dec. 15 Infant Jesus of Prague Church 7pm 1131 Douglas Avenue Flossmoor, IL 60422 Dec. 16 St. Michael Church 7pm 14327 Highland Avenue Orland Park, IL 60462 Dec. 17 St. Julie Billiart Church 7pm 7399 W. 159th Street Tinley Park, IL 60477 Dec. 18 St. Gerald Church 7pm 9310 Central Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Dec. 19 St. Damian Church 7pm 5300 W. 155th Street Oak Forest, IL 60452 Dec. 20 St. Irenaeus Church 7pm 78 Cherry Street Park Forest, IL 60466 Dec. 21 St. Elizabeth Seton Church 7pm 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487

Dec. 22 St. Albert the Great Church 7pm 5555 W. State Road Burbank, IL 60459 Dec. 23 St. Fabian Church 7pm 8300 Thomas Drive Bridegeview, IL 60455 Celebrant: Bishop Andrew Wypych Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate V Simbang Gabi literally means Masses of the Night. In the Philippines, is also known as Misa de Gallo, or Rooster’s Mass, after the crows in the early morning hours to rouse people to start the day. Advent starts much earlier in the Philippines than it does in the United States. Yet, surprisingly, the Philippines typically begin the Christmas season in September. As soon as September 1st arrives, Christmas songs are played on the radio, decorations pop up everywhere, and churches begin to display nativity scenes. While the countdown to Christmas doesn’t begin nearly as early in the United States, Filipinos living here have brought one Advent custom from their native land to help them feel closer to home during the Christmas season. That tradition is Simbang Gabi, a nine-day novena to the Virgin Mary.

Let us prepare our hearts for the coming of our Savior

For further information please contact: Gerald Ramirez at 708-253-5149 or Jojo Burgos at 708-307-8913.

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Parish Transformation Survey Results

An important element of the Parish Transformation process is receiving feedback from the parish. In August, a survey with pertinent questions was made available in both our church bulletin and on our website. The survey deadline was September 15, 2014. The results were tallied and our Parish Transformation Team will now review your answers. It is their hope to collect ideas and approaches from the survey results to help our parish more vibrantly live out Christ’s mission, grow stronger in faith, and closer to Christ. Thank you for your participation.

Survey responses will continue to be printed weekly in our church bulletin.

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What could the parish offer to help you grow closer to God?

I’m not really sure! I pray and meditate 2-3 times daily now that I’m retired due to unemployment. Listen to advice and more surveys like this for folks who cannot attend meetings. Look at what the neighboring par-ishes are doing and offer some of the same activities (especially in the area of Adult Education). Invite Orthodox outside speakers to our parish (Dr. Scott Hahn, Tim Staples, Dr. Marcello D’Ambrosio, Jason Evert, etc.). People who are not ashamed of the Gospel or who sugarcoat the message. Lenten services are lacking. It would be nice to hold a different service on each night of the week including Vespers, Mass, Stations of the Cross and Faith Formation. An annual parish mission led by a priest from outside the parish is also a good thing. I realize that our par-ish has had missions but not always led by someone from outside the parish. Allow more participation in Sunday Mass. Make the Mass more interesting, more homilies comparing everyday situations. Sometimes I drift off dur-ing the homily. It doesn’t always keep my interest. Missions with outside speakers. We as a church need different per-spective to grow.

Possibly more retreat time away on an evening or Saturday or Sunday. I really enjoy the Annual Lenten speaker at this parish. More adult spiritual formation. Parish retreats. More events in the evening that a working person could attend. Many of the social opportunities seem couple. As a widow, I don’t feel comfortable to attend. More family-based homilies. More homilies like Fr. Gubbins preaches. More learning experiences. More love. More retreat offerings, special Masses for people dealing with diffi-cult situations, illness, grief, disabil-ity. More homilies to discuss today’s issues and how they relate to Sun-day readings and Gospel. More things I can do with parish family, opportunities to be with people from the parish with social events for families that have time for prayer but also time for fun. More spiritual formation. My close family upbringing has helped me always to feel close to God.

Studies, expand outreach to the poor. Tutorial mentoring. Nothing. More retreats and programs for young adults. Although I was not able to attend this year, I also loved that the parish put together an Out-door Mass and Picnic! I hope to see more events like that in the future! Also, I feel the music at Seton is a little too overwhelming and too lively. I personally prefer music that is a little more “easy listening/singing” and acoustic. I wish there was a way I could introduce the Di-rector of Music to St. Louis Univer-sity’s Student Mass Choir’s arrange-ments. I am not very musical so I don’t know how to accurately de-scribe it. But the music at Mass is usually too overwhelming for my auditory sensory system. Stronger affiliation with Knights of Columbus, more activities for mid-dle-aged fathers, father/son or fa-ther/daughter events. Support groups for us caregivers dealing with loved ones who have to deal with dementia. Spiritual speakers, including participation with other local churches to present forums and other offerings. Small Faith Communities. Increased awareness and acceptance of cultural and religious diversity.

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Longest Married Couple Project The search is on. The Fifth Annual Longest Married Cou-ple Project in the US has started. If you know a couple with a long marriage please nominate them for this honor. This annual search is sponsored by Worldwide Marriage En-counter. In recognition will also be given to a couple from each state and territories who has achieved that distinc-tion. In the case of the United States couple, appropriate gifts will be presented to them at a ceremony to be held at their location during Valentine's week. The state winners will receive personal recognition and a special certificate of achievement during that same time frame from the World-wide Marriage Encounter movement.

For more information go to wwme.org.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere de-sire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking.

Families Anonymous If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has a substance abuse problem, consider attending Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). For information call Warren, 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853.

Christmas Flower Memorial Gift

If you plan on using the Christmas Flower envelope found in your monthly packet of envelopes, or if you already sent in a flower memorial gift, please fill out the form below so we can publish the names of your loved one(s) in the bulletin after Christmas.

Given in Memory of _________________________________________

_________________________________________

__________________________________________

Given by ________________________

________________________ Please place in collection basket. Thank you.

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

2015 Golden Opportunities Books

Are Here! Still Only $20

Available in the

parish office!

Makes a great Christmas gift!

SETON YOUTH PROGRAM Sunday, Dec. 14 6:30-9:00pm MOVIE NIGHT (TBD) Cornerstone December 23-24 8:00pm-8:00am CHRISTMAS EVE EVE LOCK-IN CJB Gym Games, food, fun, movies, music, a special Christmas prayer service, and a sleep-over (if you want to sleep) are all part of our annual Christmas Eve Eve Lock-In. This event is only open to Branches members who regularly attend our events, so start coming if you want to join in the fun.

QUESTIONS? Contact Bruce Hall at 708-403-7834 or bruce.hall123@gmail.com.

SECOND READING

FIRST READING

From the temple in Jerusalem to Mary in Nazareth, God continues to seek dwelling places here. Through the Spirit, we are those dwelling places.

NEXT WEEK: A NEW HOME FOR GOD

The angel Gabriel appears to Mary. (We are not told the exact circumstances but given only a quick account of the dialogue.) He greets her, calling her one who is full of grace. The particular form in which this phrase is written makes it obvious that Mary was already filled with grace even before the angel greeted her. Gabriel asks Mary to be the

mother of the Son of God. Because Mary was immaculate from the moment of her concep-tion, she is able to respond to God’s invitation with great generosity. She does not seek her own advancement, but rather places herself at the disposition of God saying that she is God’s handmaid. She answers God’s call even though she does not yet fully under-stand what it all means. The child is to be called Jesus, a name that means “Yahweh saves.” He will be the fulfillment of Nathan’s promise to David, for he will be a king with an eternal reign. All of this happens, even though Mary is a virgin. This is impossible according to worldly logic, but nothing is impossible for God. God, who gave Elizabeth a child even though she was advanced in years, could certainly give a child to Mary.

In the first reading, David decides that the time has come for the God of Israel to have a fitting temple, a house in which to dwell among the people. But through the prophet Nathan God informs David that it is not his place to build a house for God. Though David’s son Solomon will eventually build a temple in Jerusalem, here the message seems to be that no temple built with human hands could be a suitable dwelling place for God. Rather, it is God who will build David’s “house”-that is, God will establish David’s lineage and his heir shall inherit a throne that will last forever. Christians have long interpreted this promise as finding its fulfillment in Jesus. As the angel tells Mary in the Gospel reading, God will give to Jesus “the throne of David his father.” Jesus is the rightful heir to David’s house. But in another sense, God is also building a dwelling place for the divine presence. The dwelling place for God in the midst of the Chosen People, which David sought to build, is now definitively established in Jesus; he is the true temple of God, built not by human hands, but by the work of the Spirit. What we will celebrate at Christmas is the advent of the new dwelling place of God in the humanity of Jesus.

REFLECTION

I will fix a place for My people. (2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16). David was incredibly successful in his con-quests and established an empire from the Nile to the Euphrates. He was ready to honor the Lord by building Him a temple, but the LORD refused David’s idea because he acted almost as if he thinks he is doing God a favor. The Lord’s response re-establishes the

correct order and tells David that He will be the one to create a house for David (a dynasty). If David and his sons are faithful they will reign in Israel forever. God will be close to David and his descendants, as a fa-ther loves a son. This promise is fully realized in the birth of Jesus, the son of David.

To the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, be glory forever and ever (Romans 16:25-27).

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 28, 2014

Come and dwell among us, O God-

we who await the day of

Your coming. Live with us, so that

we may know and love You.

Amen.

Readings for the Week December 15-December 20: Mon.: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a; Mt 21:23-27 Tues.: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Mt 21:28-32 Wed.: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Mt 1:1-17 Thurs.: Jer 23:5-8; Mt 1:18-25 Fri.: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Lk 1:5-25 Sat. Is 7:10-14; Lk 1:26-38

This reading is actually a prayer or doxology (hymn of praise). These hymns are found at the end of most of Saint Paul’s letters. Like the First Reading and the psalm, this reading celebrates the goodness of the Lord who is faithful to all of his promises. God revealed

his promises long ago through the law and the prophets, and now he has fulfilled them through the birth of Jesus in our midst. This miracle of grace was proclaimed not only to the people of Israel but also to all of the na-tions of the earth.

GOSPEL

Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to Your word (Luke 1:26-38).

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Bernardin Students Run in Turkey Trot CJB students joined their gym teacher, Mrs. Pat Cesario, for fun and exercise at the Annual Orland Hills “Turkey Trot” on Saturday, Nov. 22nd. The Orland Hills Parks and Recreation Department hosts the event each year. CJB was represented by 35 students from Kindergarten through Eighth

grade. Three students from CJB placed in their age groups. Eighth Grade student Jimmy Calcagno participated in the 5K (10-14 year olds) and came in 3rd Place. Second Grade students, Marisa Rosner (2nd Place) and John McAuliffe (3rd Place) participated in the One Mile Race, (6-7 year olds). Mrs. Cesario loves to participate in the races with her students – “it is a great way to support local institutions as well as stay fit!”

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School is YOUR parish school, offering instruction in 3-year old Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. CJB is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and is included in ”Chicago” magazine’s list of Top Private Schools in the Chicago area. For more information about CJB, visit www.cjbschool.org or call Mrs. Devlin at 708-403-6525, extension 127.

Cardinal Bernardin Students Collect a “Ton” of Donations for Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Students and staff from CJB collected over 2,000 pounds of food and other items for their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. All donations were given to Respond Now, a food pantry located in Chicago Heights which provides assistance to needy residents in 22 southland towns. After all the donations were collected, the students thought it would be fun to weigh everything. Everyone was so excited to see that the donations weighed more than 2,000 pounds… over a ton! “Our families are always so generous, but the amount of donations this year was overwhelming” commented Meg Kulpinski, Marketing Coordinator for the school. “When we gathered everything together in one place before it was picked up, we just had to know how much there was. It would have taken forever to count it all, so the students suggested weighing it.”

“Our families are always so generous, but the amount of donations this year was overwhelming...”

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School News

SAINT OF THE WEEK

BLESSED HONORATUS KOZMINSKI

(1825-1916) HE WAS BORN IN SIEDLCE, POLAND AND STUD-

IED ARCHITECTURE AT THE SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS IN WARSAW. When he was almost 16, his father died. Suspected of participating in a rebellious conspiracy, the young man was imprisoned

from April 1846 until the following March. In 1848 he received the Capuchin habit and a new name. Four years later he was ordained. In 1855 he helped Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska establish the Felician Sisters. Honoratus served as guardian in a Warsaw friary. He dedicated his energies to preaching, to giving spiritual direction, and to hearing confessions. He worked tire-lessly with the Secular Franciscan Order. The failed 1864 revolt against Czar Alexander III led to the suppression of all religious orders in Poland. The Capuchins were expelled from Warsaw and forced to live in Zakroczym, where Honoratus continued his min-istry, and began founding 26 male and female religious congregations, whose members took vows but wore no religious habit and did not live in community. They op-erated much as today’s secular institutes do. Seventeen of these groups still exist as religious congregations. The writings of Fr. Honoratus are extensive: 42 volumes of sermons, 21 volumes of letters as well as 52 printed works on ascetical theology, Marian devotion, historical writings, pastoral writings--not counting his many writ-ings for the religious congregations he founded. In 1906, various bishops sought the reorganization of these groups under their authority; Honoratus defended their independence but was removed from their direc-tion in 1908. He promptly urged the members of these congregations to obey the Church’s decisions regarding their future. He “always walked with God,” said a con-temporary. In 1895 he was appointed Commissary Gen-eral of the Capuchins in Poland. Three years earlier, he had come to Nowe Miasto, where he died and was bur-ied. He was beatified in 1988. COMMENT When the Church removed Honoratus from the direction of his religious congregations and changed their charac-ter, he wrote: “Christ’s Vicar himself has revealed God’s will to us, and I carry out this order with greatest faith.... Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that you are being given the opportunity to show heroic obedience to the holy Church.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Seniors of Seton

UPCOMING TRIPS Contact Anna:708-532-6731.

THURSDAY, JAN. 29TH

SNOWBALL AT GEORGIO’S Reservation with payment of $30 per person with choice of London Broil or Breast of Chicken will be due at the January meeting. TUESDAY, FEB. 10TH MYSTERY MANSION Tour includes motor coach transporta-tion, luncheon, Murder Mystery Show

and Mansion tour. Tour time is 11:30am to 3pm. Cost is $88 per person. Reservation deadline is January 6, 2015.

Come join the Seniors of Seton! All are welcome!

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Waterproof Boots for Homeless Needed The Social Action Ministry has been asked of a special request of used waterproof boots for the homeless at Daybreak Shelter in Joliet. Your donation can be dropped off at the home of David and Bernadette Kemp, 16551 S 88th Ave., Orland Park. P.S. Used sleeping bags welcome too! Our next Soup Kitchen date is Sunday, Dec. 21st and we will be serving a Christmas dinner. If you would like to volunteer or donate items, please call Liz Wisnasky at 708-614-6475.

Truly we are serving and loving our Lord Jesus as we do his work.

Gavin Coyle in Concert On Tuesday, Dec. 16th at 7pm, St. John Fisher Church, 102nd and Fairfield, is hosting Gavin Coyle In Concert accompanied by St. John Fisher parish musicians. A Free will offering is welcome and diapers for the St. Francis de Paula Family Shelter. For more information call 773-445-6565.

Herald of Joy On Tuesday, Dec. 30th at 7pm, St. Christopher Church, 147th and Keeler, Midlothian, invites you to sit back and enjoy the sounds of their Chamber Orchestra, Children’s Choir and Living Stones High School Choir and Adult Choirs as they perform Christmas favorites. A free will offering.

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

Liturgy Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy

Music Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music

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

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

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

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Frank Siwiec, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, CJB Day Maintenance Supervisor Sal Hernandez, CJB Night Maintenance Supervisor

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday

9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday:

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

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

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

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

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

12/20 & 12/21 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM

GREETERS R. Coe S. Klean W. Krol J. Schuman R. Sharp L. Stolinski M. Taska

C. Chor L. McGhee S. McGhee D. Skrzypiec B. Tenuta A. Shemanske B. Shemanske

K. Fox M. Fox D. Gurka M. Gurka P. Gurka M. Gurka J. Klomes J. Klomes L. Klomes M. Klomes A. McCoy D. Minnick G. Staszewski P. Staszewski

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

R. Andrews M. Broderick M. Gniady K. Ivancich B. Ivancich S. Klean M. McMahon B. Wojewnik

LECTORS R. Coe M. Taska

J. Cronin D. Roti W. Dendler

B. Hurley R. Hicks

A. McKanna P. Hambrick

ALTAR SERVERS

C. Grebenor A. Gregg D. Lingan

L. Kedzierski P. Baggio M. Kedzierski

S. Cuba M. Maciulewicz I. Zumpano

J. Zufan K. Zufan E. Ryan

M. Scott M. Murphy G. Kozel

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

D. Pott A. Sharp AJ Kunde G. Yakes M. Paluch J. Paluch M. Miller B. Hansen J. Murphy T. Hanlon B. Raymond M. O’Connor

L. Skrzypiec C. Nolan J. Janiak D. Nykiel D. Ceglarski D. Houha

C. Hayward E. Pawlak S. Weishaar T. Cohoon D. Palagi M. Galka L. Lopina T. Krull J. Mantyck K. Mantyck V. Patrizi V. Patrizi

S. Rosinski K. Engraffia J. Nemec S. LaCosse R. Hicks L. Gent E. O’Connor J. Kokotan-Krauss M. Gabrione S. Juska I. Juska T. Federico J. Federico

M. Merino J. Bilas T. Wolski J. Holmquist K. Hall O. Kozel M. Schmidt F. Velcich A. Talley G. Talley

Attention All Ministers!

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

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION

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

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

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

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

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