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The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family. We believe in Jesus Christ and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis. We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.

Pastor’s Reflections

Dear Friends, This weekend is dedicated to the Annual Catholic Appeal. This appeal which began during the days of Cardinal Bernardin, is an annual fund-raising campaign that supports the parishes, schools, ministries, pro-grams and agencies that serve the educational, physical and spiritual needs of the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Through Catholic Relief Services, the Appeal also serves people around the world, re-gardless of religious affiliation, whose lives are devastated by natural disasters, illnesses, wars and famine. Faith is alive in parishes and schools, soup kitchens and counseling centers, on street corners and in churches. It’s lived through people of all backgrounds, from every neighborhood. People everywhere come together to support one an-other. It is in this spirit that the Appeal exists: to bring support gifts, and build strong communities through faith and your generosity. Your contributions and generosity are deeply appreciated, much needed and make a real difference in the lives of many. Each of us is responsible for the well-being of others within our Archdiocese and throughout world. The Annual Catholic Appeal is an opportunity to meaningfully support Catholic education, faith formation, community life ministries and programs for peace and justice here and every-where. Careful thought is given to the use of each and every gift. They are gifts to support God’s work, and we use them accordingly. Please consider making a pledge to the 2018 Annual Catholic Ap-peal. To also remind you, that anything above/beyond our set goal will come back to St. Francis. For more information, follow this link: www.AnnualCatholicAppeal.com Thank you for your continued generosity to those in need!

Fr. Steve Dombrowski

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This week at St. Francis

♦ Helping Hands Courage Baby Shower (Narthex) ♦ Passion Play Practice, 7:00 pm (CH, SFR)

Sunday, February 11

♦ Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 am (GR ♦ Religious Ed (B), Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Book of Matthew, Session 2, 7:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Knights of Columbus, 7:00 pm (GR)

Wednesday, February 07

♦ Archdiocese Event, 9:00 am (SFC) ♦ A.A. Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR)

Friday, February 09

♦ Sacrament of Confirmation, 9:00 am (CH, GR) ♦ Marian Movement, 10:15 pm (NR) ♦ Helping Hands Courage Baby Shower (Narthex)

Saturday, February 10

♦ Mandatory Confirmation Practice, as assigned (CH) ♦ Ministers of Care, 8:30 am (GR) ♦ St. Germaine Retreat, 9:00 am (SFC) ♦ Bunco, 1:00 pm (GR)

Thursday, February 08

♦ Book of Matthew, Session 2, 8:30 am (SFC) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades K-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ Parish Pastoral Council Meeting, 7:00 pm (GR) ♦ Prayer Group, 7:00 pm (SFR) ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 4-8, 7:00 pm (SFC)

Tuesday, February 06

Join us on April 11 to see the musical at Drury Lane Theater. $75 will include motor coach transportation from St. Francis and your choice of Bistro Steak or Roast Turkey entrée, salad, dessert and beverage. We will begin boarding at 10:45am and depart from the church parking lot at 11:00am returning approximately 5:00pm. Tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis so don’t wait to make your reservation. In order to reserve your ticket, please write your check payable to St. Francis in the amount of $75 per person. Bring it to the church office where you will select your menu choice. If you have any questions, contact Barbara Walder at barbwalder@yahoo.com or 708-351-8994.

All are invited to attend a meeting on Monday, March 12, at ei-ther 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm, in the Great Room, to review the parish process for request-ing event dates, meeting space and ticket sales for 2018/2019 parish events. We will share the meeting/event date request forms and share information regarding promotion logistics. Since our parish calendar cycles July 1 through June 30, requests for meeting rooms, even regularly scheduled meet-ings, must be submitted new each year. A re-view of established procedures will be dis-cussed, as well as updates on how to make bul-letin submissions and additional promotion op-portunities.

See Historic Mount Rushmore

June 3-9, 2018 $625 p/p based on double occupancy

Includes motor coach transportation, 6 nights lodging (4 nights in South Dakota), 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners as well as entrances to memorials and parks and tips

for the tour guides and bus driver.

Contact Barb Walder at 708-351-8994 or email barbwalder@yahoo.com with any questions.

Reservations are first come, first serve. $75 p/p deposit required to hold your reservation.

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CATHOLIC PRAYER IN YOUR LIFE TODAY

Come and join us at St. Francis of Assisi to explore wonderful ways to embrace prayer and continue our conversation with God! Tuesday, February 6 7:00 pm - Bishop Barron’s Catholicism & Prayer Tuesday, March 13 7:30 pm - Liturgy of the Eucharist Tuesday, April 17 7:00 pm - Meditation & Contemplation

Our next meeting is:

Tuesday, February 20 at 1:00 PM

in the Niehaus Room

We will discuss: “The Boys in the

Boat: Nine Americans and Their Quest for

Gold in the 1936 Berlin Olympics”

by, Daniel James Brown

Please join us!

St. Francis Book Club

CJB would like to sin-cerely apologize for two oversights in our "Bernardin Beacon" newsletter which was mailed in early Janu-ary. 2017 Giving Society Members Blue Ribbon Club ($250-$499) Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Alejo for their very generous donation and matching gift from KMPG!

Alumni News The following CJB alumni from the Class of 2013 were named Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achieve-ment!

Corey Granko Taylor Hickey

CJB is proud of the accomplishments of the Class of 2013 and we wish them contin-ued success in all fu-ture endeavors.

Updates to “Bernardin Beacon”

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2018 Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School Gala Fundraiser

GET YOUR

TICKETS NOW!

Saturday, February 24 7:00pm – 12:00am

Tinley Park Convention Center,

Ticket Price: $65 after 1/31/18

Includes: plated dinner,

dessert, soft drinks, coffee

Silent auction using mobile bidding by

Gesture, live auction, basket raffles and dueling pianos – Felix and Fingers

To Order Tickets:

www.cjbgala18.gesture.com

SPONSORS:

Passion Play

Adult leader team forming now.

Needed: Directors and costume/

behind the scenes help.

Contact Matt Toohill to volunteer: 708-460-0042 or

sfyg@sfaorland.org

Teens Register Now http://www.sfaorland.org

First Practice

February 11 @ 7:00 PM

CONFIRMATION PREP FOR OLDER TEENS, ADULTS The vicariate V commission hosts a Confirmation prepa-ration program for older teens and adults of all ages. The program is of-fered in the Spring and Fall of every year. The 8 sessions begin Feb. 28 at 7:00 pm and will be held at St. Daniel the Prophet Parish in Chicago. Confirmation is set for April 28th at St. Daniel - Bishop Wypich will be the celebrant. If you are interested in participating, just let Sr. Gael know (ggensler@sfaorland.org) and she can get you registered.

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ARE YOU INTERESTED in becoming a MINISTER OF PRAISE?

What is involved? As a Minister of Praise you promise to pray and offer your sacrifices and sufferings and joys for the needs of the parish, the universal church and all prayer requests listed in our parish book of intercessions (located near the chapel). The pastor or designated parish staff member sends all ministers of praise a letter each month naming spe-cific prayer intentions for that month. All parishioners are assured of being prayed for daily. How do I apply? Simply complete a form (located in the narthex pamphlet rack) and drop it off at the office or place in the col-lection basket. Thank you for considering this won-derful ministry.

SAVE THE DATE!

Want a more peaceful, joyful, and fulfilled life?

Join men and women to listen to Janene Ternes, Founder of Prayer in Motion, as she guides you towards a more intimate connection with God

“Living in the Light - Workshop”

St. Francis of Assisi Church - St. Francis Center Saturday, April 14th, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Painting by Sue Flanagan, St. Francis Parishioner

St. Francis of Assisi Helping Hands Committee is once again holding its annual Baby Shower

to benefit young mothers in need.

We will be collecting any new unwrapped

baby items such as:

♦ Clothing, blankets, diapers (larger sizes)

♦ Bottles, formula, diaper

bags ♦ Strollers, car seats

(especially booster seats for older children)

♦ Baby shampoo, lotion &

powder ♦ Bibs, pacifiers, onesies,

sleepers ♦ Coupons for baby items ♦ Cash or check donations

are also accepted.

(NO cribs can be accepted)

Donations accepted before and after all masses

N E X T W E E K E N D !

All items will benefit the "Courage" program through St. Germaine Parish and will be

distributed to single mothers in the southwestern greater Chicago area.

Won't you please help support these young

women who have chosen LIFE for their babies?

Questions? Contact:

Tami Klein: tami113@comcast.net, 708-203-4896

Roxanne Zoladz: r.zoladz@comcast.net, 708-212-6395

REMINDER:

The "Baby Box"

for baby item coupons to

benefit "Courage" is in

the Narthex year-round.

Please

remember to clip your

coupons for "Courage."

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7:45 am - Mass (CH)

Prayer Service & Ashes (CH) 12:00 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:30 pm

7:30 pm - Mass (CH)

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Adult Faith Formation AROUND FOR AWHILE By, Fr. Ed Upton

The increase in the num-ber of children participat-ing in parish based Reli-gious Education oc-curred for a number of reasons. (Please recall I am describing the era of Cardinal Cody (1965-1982). Cardinal Cody would not permit new schools to be built; the Catholic popu-lation was increasing; existing schools were not able to accommodate all who sought admission; tuition was increasing; and parents were making alternate choices. At the same time, in the period immediately fol-lowing the Second Vati-can Council, a new un-derstanding of parish life began to emerge. This was not a fundamental change but a more fo-cused perspective. Prior to the council, a parish was commonly described as a church and school. Each more or less separate, often with the school receiving primary focus. The Council redirected our focus. The centrality of the Sacraments be-

came clearly focused. In a special way the Sacra-ments of Initiation: Bap-tism, Confirmation, Eu-charist received renewed attention. The parish was clearly seen as the focus for not only the celebration of the sacraments, but hav-ing the responsibility, with the parents, to in-struct the children and bring them into the life of the church. Being a part of the com-munity of faith was made central and this was the responsibility of the par-ish. The school and Reli-gious Education are the programs by which a parish carried out this task. School and/or Re-ligious Education carried out this aspect of the parish mission. Volumes have been writ-ten about these chang-es. A single paragraph is not sufficient. I want to describe a simple change that took place. My point is that Baptism makes us one in Christ, we are not di-vided but initiated into Christ.

On a practical level, we lived out this understand-ing by no longer separat-ing school children and Religious Education chil-dren for the celebration of these sacraments. In this way we celebrated our unity in Christ not our educational differences. Last week and this, I tried to describe two fun-damental changes in the increased enrollment in Religious Education - providing trained leaders and developing a basis of unity and focus in par-ish life. I am writing this weeks before it will appear in the bulletin. I want to express my sympathy to Mary Kay Burberry on the recent death of her son. Mary Kay has served as our Religious Education Director for many years. She is a witness in faith. She walked with her son dur-ing his many illnesses - an example of love and mercy. I will keep her and David in prayer. May he rest in peace.

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MINISTRY MOMENTS THIS WEEK: JIM HAHN

Throughout 2018, this page will include reflec-tions from staff and parish-ioners highlighting their ministry involvement. “Far and away the best

prize that life has to offer is the chance to

work hard at work worth doing”

Theodore Roosevelt

Hello, my name is Jim Hahn. I am the Director of Facilities and Opera-tions here at St. Francis. Many of you may know me in that role since 2015, and others will recognize me as the trumpeter and choir member in the SFA Mu-sic Ministry long before that. These words by Teddy Roosevelt have hit home in my heart as I strive to keep our beautiful parish looking and functioning at its best! I started my professional career in music, and soon after found a niche as a litur-gical musician. Because of my work in the church, I met my wonderful wife Leanne, who just hap-pens to be our amazing

Music Director at the parish. I’ve worn a few different hats throughout my career, mainly as a custom home builder in our family construction company for close to thirty years. A turning point for me in my life is when I realized that my connection to the church through Music Ministry could be more than the singing and trumpet playing. I formed a company with the in-tent to focus on con-struction and mainte-nance projects geared specifically toward the church. After completing numerous projects throughout the Archdio-cese, including quite a few here at St. Francis, it became clear to me that I would love to work full time for the church. Fr. Artur was instrumental in helping me get my foot in the door by recommend-ing me to his good friend Fr. Benedykt Pazdan. When he was looking for a Facilities Director for his parish, St Bernadette in Evergreen Park. After a wonderful year at St. Bernadette, the position opened here at St. Fran-

cis with the retirement of Dennis Gardner. With the encouragement and support of Fr. Artur, Fr. Ed and Diane Niehaus, I had to jump at the chance to work at this beautiful parish which was home to my music ministry! I would like to thank all of the wonderful people of our parish for welcoming me so warmly since my start in 2015. It has been so rewarding to work with the amazing staff here, and to serve the many parishioners at St. Francis, all of whom I consider great friends. I hope that I can continue as your Facilities Director for many years to come. I will do my best to keep our parish maintained and beautiful!

One last quote from my father, who had such a huge influence on my life- “The hard we do now,

the impossible just takes a little longer.”

God Bless and thank you all!

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Sponsored by Vicariate V Ministry Commission MINISTER OF CARE TRAINING

St. Germaine Parish Center, 9711 S. Kolin in Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-636-5060

Two Saturdays: March 3 and 10, 2018 9 am to 2:30 pm both days (Bring a bagged lunch.)

This workshop will be facilitated by Jeanne Lassandrello

Participation in these two sessions meets the Office for Divine Wor-

ship, Archdiocese of Chicago, requirements to be eligible for mandat-ing as a parish Minister of Care, ministering to the sick and home-bound members of the parish. Participants must be approved and

sent by a member of their parish Pastoral Team. Preparation includes such topics as spirituality of ministry, ministry to the aged, the experi-

ence of suffering, dying and death, pastoral listening skills, prayer and Eucharist, and the theological and practical dimensions of minis-try. This seminar provides fresh theology and insights into the pasto-

ral practice of the Ministry of Care.

Missy Keegan to register at Mkeegan@stpatriciaparish.com (708) 598-5222 or register online.

Jeanne Lassandrello is commissioned as a Lay Ecclesial Minister in the Arch-diocese of Chicago. She served as Pastoral Associate and Director of Religious

Education at St Christopher Parish in Midlothian for 8 years. She is currently the Pastoral Associate and Director of Religious Education at St Germaine

Parish in Oak Lawn. Jeanne earned a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Minis-try at Catholic Theological Union, and is presently a candidate for the Doctorate

of Ministry from the University of St Mary of the Lake.

Sponsored by Vicariate V Ministry Commission INITIAL TRAINING FOR EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF

THE EUCHARIST St. Symphorosa School Hall, 6125 S. Austin Avenue

in Chicago, IL 60638/ 773-767-1523 Two Thursdays: February 8 and 15, 2018

7 to 9 pm both days

This workshop will be facilitated by Marge Garbacz

Through prayer, reflection and praxis, participants will ex-plore what it means to be an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist in the 21st Century. In Session One there will be a brief overview of the history and theology of the Eucharist. We will also explore the development of the role of the laity in the liturgical life of the Church. Participants will be encour-aged to share their experiences of Eucharist and worship with one another. Session Two will address the call to minis-try and what it means to be a Minister of the Eucharist in the Church of today’s world.

Marge Garbacz is the Director of Mission Integration and Pastoral Care at Franciscan Village Continuing Care Retirement Community in Lemont. She is certified both as a Director of Religious Education and as a Pastoral Associate in the Archdiocese of Chicago. Marge

has over 40 years of experience as an educator and as a parish pastoral minister. She has given numerous presentations on liturgy

and sacramental life throughout the Archdiocese

When: Friday, February 16 Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm

Where: Downstairs in Upton Hall

Tickets only available THIS WEEKEND ONLY

after all masses. No tickets will be sold at the door!

Questions: Call Laurie Arredondo, 478-7113

Menu Options:

• Cod dinner $10.00

• Shrimp dinner $12.00

• Children’s meal (13 & under) $5.00

Cod/Shrimp dinner includes one/half pound of seafood, cole slaw, potato wedges, maca-roni & cheese, salad, roll, dessert and a bev-erage. Children’s meal includes chicken tenders, macaroni & cheese, potato wedges, dessert and a beverage. We hope everyone can come and enjoy this evening! Don’t forget to invite your family, friends and/or neighbors.

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Ministry V Vicariate Commission

Sponsors

FOUR CHARACTERISTICS

OF A VIBRANT CHURCH

HOPE, GIFTEDNESS, AWARENESS, AND

RELATIONSHIP

As the world becomes more “spiritual but NOT religious” what does the Catholic Church have to

offer?

What can RELIGION provide, that the culture

cannot?

What does our faith in Jesus bring to the world?

St. Francis of Assisi

Parish Great Room

Use Church Entrance 708-460-0042

Thursday,

March 8, 2018

This workshop will be facilitated by

Sr. Gael Gensler and

Kathy McNicholas What factors mark a “vibrant parish”? There are about as many answers to that question as there are Catholic parishes! And most of the answers view the parish through a unique lens – Finances in the black? October count? Number of Baptisms and Weddings? Is that true vi-brancy? Sr. Gael and Kathy will spend an evening view-ing “parish vibrancy” through the lens of what our Catholic faith has to offer the modern world – Hope, Giftedness, Awareness, and Relationship. Come and be inspired to discuss ways your parish can be more alive and vibrant in Christ.

We joyfully welcome the following children

into our Christian Community:

January 28, 2018

Bridie Margaret Chesser

Daughter of Joseph & Mary Kate (Howard)

Chesser

Fiona Kathleen Chesser

Daughter of Joseph & Mary Kate (Howard)

Chesser

Luke Patrick O’Hara

Son of Thomas & Mary (Gelezauskas)

O’Hara

LOST COAT

A long black Michael Kors coat was hung in the usher’s closet in the Sacristy on Sunday, January 14, 2018 for the Knights of Columbus Noon Mass and

1:30 p.m. Baptism. If someone mistakenly took the coat, thinking it was theirs, please call the parish office (708) 460-0042.

GOLFERS WANTED! Men and Women ~ Experienced and Beginners

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI GOLF LEAGUE

TO PLAY AT ROLLING HILL (SLCC) MONDAY MORNINGS - STARTING MAY 7

Greens Fees per week: $14 Walking; $25 Riding

TO REGISTER: CALL THE OFFICE 460-0042

We warmly welcome our new parishioners

(January 2018) to St. Francis of Assisi:

Thomas & Mary Moran

Kevin O’Brien and daughter, Kelly

Daniel & Molly (Shriver) Sarhage and children, Maeve & Eloise

Marilyn (Meyer) O’Sullivan

Michael & Barbara (Studer) Albert

and children, Zachary & Alyssa

Agustin & Franchesca (Garza) Gurrola and son, Julian

Connie Dagys

William & Doreen Shaheen

and daughter, Gia

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Saturday, February 03 5:15 PM Don Gray, rq. by Stang Family and Special Intention for Ann Ross, rq. by Mike & Mary Foley and William Woodrow, rq. by Bernie & Diane McErlean Sunday, February 04 7:30 AM Mary Patricia Flynn, rq. by Bernie & Sue Flanagan and James Juerino and Edward Calgaro, rq. by Christine Calgaro 9:00 AM Don Staab, rq. by The Family and Don Gray, rq. by John & Virginia Zbos and Mary Dolores McNamara, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll 10:30 AM People of St. Francis 12:00 PM Pauline Ciarrocchi, rq. by Family and Julie Branchaw, rq. by Ramona Branchaw and Joann Bischoff, rq. by Family Monday, February 05 7:45 AM Genevieve Marco, rq. by Berton Family Tuesday, February 06 7:45 AM David Burberry, rq. by Peg Sheehan Wednesday, February 07 7:45 AM Thomas Killoren, rq. by Rita Killoren and Jean Marie Wakefield, rq. by Pat & Dave Smith Thursday, February 08 7:45 AM Pauline Ciarrocchi, rq. by family and Susan Cava, rq. by Joseph March and David Burberry, rq. by Mary Kay Burberry Friday, February 09 7:45 AM Tony & Therese Tortorici, rq. by Ray & Marian Peregoy and Lori Cronin, rq. by Grace McGuire and Denise M. Klovens, rq. by Bridget O’Brien Saturday, February 10 5:15 PM Martin Bonato, rq. by Tina Bonato and Nadine Tenegal, rq. by Carol Bochenek and Linda Bochenek, rq. by Tom & Carol Bochenek Sunday, February 11 7:30 AM Marie-Jeanne Skorup, rq. by Emil Skorup and Robert Walsh, rq. by Bernie & Sue Flanagan and James Davlantis, rq. by Joe & Eileen Locascio 9:00 AM Schweiger & Norris Families, rq. by Family and James & Alice Murphy, rq. by Murphy Family and Brother Kevin Ruane, rq. by Mary McDermott 10:30 AM Margaret Kulovitz, rq. by Rudy & Theresa Unger and Helen Neubauer, rq. by Family and Ann & Everett Janachowski, rq. by Mr. & Mrs. Cuci 12:00 PM People of St. Francis

John T. Cygan Gary Niehaus John Seguin

Jenny Warszonek Vito Zotto

Anthony Catalano Jr. Steven Cernak Ruth Crocono

Patricia DiGangi Jim & Catherine Dillon

Erv Erdman Holly Fedor

Sandy Gibson Jean Hornick

Leona Howard Dr. Jim Kline Angie Latek Bill Lorden

Madelon Lorden

Douglas Lukas Mike Michor

Robert O’Donnell Bernadine Peterson

Bonnie Petrick Jackie Smith

Russell Soucek Dorothy Stoterau Paul Thompson

Vern Tuttle Nicholas Versetto

Frank Wierzbowski Barb Wilson

Jeanette Wood

Please pray for all who are sick and in need of healing, especially:

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13; Ps 132:6-7, 8-10; Mk 6:53-56

Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30; Ps 84:3-5, 10-11; Mk 7:1-13

Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10; Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40; Mk 7:14-23

Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13; Ps 106:3-4, 35-37, 40; Mk 7:24-30

Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19; Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-15; Mk 7:31-37

Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34; Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-22; Mk 8:1-10

Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 -- 11:1; Mk 1:40-45

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Please visit the Saint Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer.

01/28/17 Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,065.00 $ 715,015.00

Collected $ 23,886.00 $ 743,695.00

Net $ 821.00 $ 28,680.00

. Go to our website, www.sfaorland.org and press the

“Donate Now” button or www.sfaorland.org and press the “Donate Now” button. You can also use the yellow form in

your envelope packet or call the office to sign up: 708-460-0042

Feb. 10 Saturday, 5:15 PM

Feb. 11 Sunday, 7:30 AM

Feb. 11 Sunday, 9:00 AM

Feb. 11 Sunday, 10:30 AM

Feb. 11 Sunday, 12:00 PM

Presider Rev. Mike Schaab Rev. Mike Schaab Rev. Mike Schaab Rev. Rich Young Rev. Rich Young

Deacon Michael Pindelski Daniel Carroll Mike Kiley Daniel Carroll Michael Pindelski

Sacristan Ann Czarny Dolores Grekowicz Pamela Gervais Wendy Freer Adrianne Wieczorek

Lector Martin Terpstra (1) Robert Funk (2) (sub requested)

Patricia Flynn (1) VOLUNTEER NOW (2)

Kim Reid (1) Katharine Pytel (2)

Cynthia Patrick (1) Rachel Weber (2)

James Massimilian (1) Carolyn Kimmey (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Robert Adamowski Dolores Blahaus Ann Czarny Diania Kufta Mary McNaughton Robert Nerius Michael Pindelski Alice Rzeszutko Richard Rzeszutko Fr Mike Schaab Nancy Sullivan Tricia Vidinich

Michael Basila Daniel Carroll Michael Doyle Patricia Doyle Bernard Flanagan Gael Gensler Dolores Grekowicz Richard Klein Sharon McCaffrey Fr Mike Schaab

Joyce Bakotic William Carroll Kathleen Cech Thomas Cech Pamela Gervais Joan Giorgetti Mike Kiley Diane Ostrowski Kathleen Ostrowski Casimir (Casey) Py-tel Fr Mike Schaab David Trzesniewski

Kathleen Biederman Susan Campagna Daniel Carroll Wendy Freer Rob Klein Toni Klein Karen Koehler Robert J. McGuire Alana Mitrovich Sharon Moe Marian Ward Rich Young

Cathy Kara Robert Long Jacqueline Magafas Timothy McCormick (sub requested) Nancy Palacz Laureen Pietranczyk Michael Pindelski Adrianne Wieczorek Thomas Wieczorek Rich Young

Altar Server Alexis Elizondo Anthony Picciolini Giovanna Picciolini

Kaylie Grossi Alexander Lubinski Andrew Lubinski

Brett Laird Ryan Reid Erica Winjum

Andrew Bakes Drew Snaidauf John Thompson

Grace Bryant Matthew Sevik Brendan Siemiawski

Usher

Joe Czarny (HU) Lee Springer Frank Burkiewicz Renee Farrell James Arzbaecher Cathy Arzbaecher

Dominic Zambuto (HU) James Pedersen Jeffrey Belski Paula Belski

Greg Gervais (HU) Peter Walsh Nancy Celeski Richard Wysocki Kenneth Heatter Brian Barrett

Janet Fifer (HU) Gregory Fifer Kelly Struck John Coyle Roxanne Zoladz Mike Zoladz

Mike Olk (HU) Joan Ondrus Jerry Ondrus VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER NOW

16 ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, ORLAND PARK 02/04/18

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community

The parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. Entrance is via the walkway at the west side of the church build-ing. The parish offices are open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Religious Ed offices are located in the St. Francis Center, 15010 Wolf Rd.— up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. The Eucharistic Chapel is open for prayer twenty-four hours a day. The Chapel is located at the northeast corner of the Church. ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042 Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski (pbelski@sfaorland.org) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Marje Curran (mcurran@sfaorland.org) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Greg Gervais P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Andy Bakes, Joe Boyce, Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Phone: 460-0155, Fax: 460-5086 Dir.: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 (mkburberry@sfaorland.org) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN SCHOOL Phone: 708-403-6525 Principal: Mary Iannucilli Web page: www.cjbschool.org YOUTH MINISTRY Youth Minister: Matt Toohill (sfyg@sfaorland.org) MUSIC Phone: 460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau (music@sfaorland.org) Accompanist: James Draudt Children's Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci BULLETIN Editor: Jill Hickey Topf (bulletin@sfaorland.org) Submissions generally due 7-10 days in advance of publication. Send copy directly via email or leave in mailbox at parish office. PARISH LIBRARY In the Great Room there is a “SELF-SERVE” parish library

MASS SCHEDULE: SATURDAY: 5:15 PM SUNDAY: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 , AND 12:00 AND MONDAY - FRIDAY: 7:45 AM

Religious Education Religious Education meets on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the Religious Education Center. Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday sessions meet from 8:30—10:00 a.m. Children's Liturgy of the Word meets on Sun-days during the 9 & 10:30 a.m. masses for children 4-years-old to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information. The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin School, located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th and 94th Ave., is the elementary Catholic regional school for parishioners of St. Francis. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525.

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

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 a.m. Mass. Those of advanced age or suf-fering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. The priests are available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 460-0042.

Baptisms

Baptisms usually take place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents.

Marriages Weddings need to be scheduled at least four to six months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are reminded to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more de-tails.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30-12:00.

Registration

You may become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church.

Boundaries North: 135th St. South: 183rd St.

West: Will-Cook Road East: 108th Ave. - 135th St. - 153rd St.

104th Ave. - 153rd St. - 183rd St.

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

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor (ON SABBATICAL JAN-JUN, 2018)

REV. STEVEN DOMBROWSKI, Associate Pastor (sdombrowski@sfaorland.org)

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

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

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

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

DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon (mak1950@sbcglobal.net)

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