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Rev. Artur Sowa, Pastor
The St. Francis of
Assisi Community
is a welcoming
Christian family.
We believe in
Jesus Christ and
are guided by the
Holy Spirit and
the example of
St. Francis.
We gather to
celebrate, to
grow in the
knowledge of
our faith rooted
in the Catholic
tradition, and to
recognize our
responsibility to
reach out to the
world.
October 04, 2020
MORSELS & TIDBITS FROM OUR NEWEST DEACON
Journey towards the Diaconate
On Saturday September 26th, I was finally ordained a Deacon for the Archdiocese of
Chicago and St. Francis of Assisi Parish here in Orland Park. This four-and-a-half-year
journey has been filled with faith building experiences for my fellow Cohort, family, wife
Linda and I. I would not trade a minute of it, as I have received so much appreciation for
our Catholic Faith and Church. We are truly blessed as Catholics to be integral parts of
this one universal church, grounded in the belief of our Lord Jesus Christ and the salva-
tion he has promised each and everyone of us. My family and I would like to extend our
heartfelt gratitude to all the parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi for your continued sup-
port, prayers and words of encouragement during this journey. You strengthened my
commitment, dedication and resolve to become a Deacon. You are always in my prayers
and I am honored to be able to serve our faith community.
God Bless you all, Deacon Tim
Congratulations to Deacon Tim McCormick - Ordained 9.26.2020
The Ministry of Care is one of the oldest ministries in Christianity. In the early Church, members would often celebrate the Eucharist -the Breaking of Bread – in the homes of the early Christians. If someone was unable to attend the service because of illness, a family member or close friend at-tending the service would be given a piece of the consecrated bread to bring to him/her, thereby not only bringing the heal-ing power of Jesus but also reaffirming the absent individual as a member of the community. Ministry of Care is an outreach service of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish to those who are unable to participate in the celebration of the Eucharist. Ministers of Care bring the Word, prayer, and Eucharist to fellow parishioners. This ministry allows those who are home-bound to experience the nearness of God and the Christian community through the presence of the Minister of Care and through the reception of the Eucharist at life’s most difficult moments. Home visits are set-up for a mutually agreed upon day, time, and frequency with an assigned Minister of Care. The need may be short- or long-term. Should you or a loved one have such a need, please call Sr. Gael at the parish office, 460-0042. Our parish coordi-nator, Barb Basila will follow-up with your request.
EDUCATION & FORMATION COMMISSION
ATTENTION NEW FAMILIES!!
NOW IS THE TIME TO REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS ED 2020-2021
With restrictions due to COVID still in place, registration forms will be sent via email or fax. Visit https://www.sfaorland.org/
contact-us.html or click here to request information
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children (RCIA)
ARE YOU... Interested in being baptized? Already baptized but desire to
become a member of the Catholic Faith? Seeking to have your older children baptized?
Did you miss Confirmation when you were younger
Then the RCIA is for you!
Virtual RCIA will begin on September 30 at 7 pm.
Call the parish office 460-0042 or email the parish [email protected] for more information and/or
begin this journey of faith.
HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION
Helping Hands Committee
Coat Drive Saturday & Sunday,
October 10th & 11th
All donations will benefit The Crisis Center for South Suburbia
Donate new or gently used men’s, women’s and
children’s coats and snow pants.
Donations can be dropped off before all masses at the tables in the parish parking lot. Please bring all
donations in plastic bags.
Your donation makes a huge impact! Thank you for your support by helping to provide a high quality
experience for those in need.
Please direct any questions to Debbie at [email protected]
Fall Online Ministry
Youth Alpha: We will be participating with other parishes in the SSYMA . Our Lady of the Woods, Queen of Martyrs, St. Al-exanders. We will begin on October 11, @ 7:30 PM sessions will be 60-90 minutes long. Regis-tration is required, and will start soon.
HALF HOUR BIBLE STUDY Wednesday Nights at 7:30 PM. Connect Through Zoom,
Links will be sent via par-ents e-mail. Starting Sep-tember 30 and continuing through Christmas.
In Person Workshop for teens
October 18 Bonfire and Prayer
7:00 PM On the Hill by the SFC
NOVEMBER 22 Human Trafficking
Awareness.
PARISH LIFE COMMISSION
Saint Peregrine was healed
of a cancerous ulcer on his
leg which was considered
beyond saving. The fame of
this event in 1325 spread
rapidly round the western
Church. Christians, and es-
pecially the sick, began to
invoke his name and seek
his intercession for the relief
of their suffering and even
for a cure from sickness. The canonization of St. Pere-
grine in 1726 increased people’s devotion to him which
spread to the universal Church.
St. Francis of Assisi began offering a novena Septem-
ber 14 to St. Peregrine for those suffering from cancer
and an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. The novena will
be held for nine Mondays, through November 9. All pa-
rishioners are welcome to participate. Please remember
to wear your mask and social distance.
St. Peregrine is the patron saint for persons suffering
from illnesses of all types in particular cancer.
Please join us to celebrate the yearly feast of “Our Lady of the Rosary”. This will be on Wednesday,
October 7th, immediately following the 8:30 AM Mass. This liturgy will include the Rosary, Exposi-
tion of the Blessed Sacrament, and Benediction.
Pope Leo XIII was particularly devoted to Our Lady of the Rosary, producing 11 encyclicals on the sub-ject of this feast and its importance in the course of his long pontificate. He wrote, “It has always been
the habit of Catholics in danger and in troublous times to fly for refuge to Mary.”
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - A HUGE THANK- YOU FOR ALL THE DONATIONS RE-CEIVED FOR BUNDLE SUNDAY!! Do you know someone who can use some assistance? The SFA SVDP Chapter is a dedicated group of who seek to help those in need. If you or someone you know is in need of temporary assistance, we may be able to help. CALL! If you or someone you know is in need during this time of COVID, please don’t hesi-tate to call the parish office 708-460-0042. We are here to assist you in any way we can.
WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS
Please keep those listed below in your daily prayers
Saturday, October 03 4:00 PM Vince Jacobucci, rq. by Mike & Roxanne Zoladz and Melania Platos, rq. by Greg & Barb Kaczmarczyk and Richard Marren, rq. by Chuck & Marie Steffins and John Brogan, rq. by Bobbi Mangan 6:00 PM Richard W. Marks, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll Sunday, October 04 8:00 AM Helen Capriglione, rq. by Chuck & Lee Springer and Alice Rozewicki, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Michael O’Sullivan, rq. by Mike Foley 10:00 AM Don Kulovitz, rq. by Family and Louise E. Stefanik, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and John J. Coners, rq. by Family 12:00 PM People of St. Francis . Monday, October 05 8:30 AM Theodore Floodas, rq. by Floodas Family Tuesday, October 06 8:30 AM Lidia Krajewski, rq. by Family Wednesday, October 07 8:30 AM People of St. Francis Thursday, October 08 8:30 AM Mary Curran, rq. by Kelly O’Brien Friday, October 09 8:30 AM Joan Herbig, rq. by Joe & Linda Martarano and Bill Calaghan, rq. by Thursday Friends Saturday, October 10 4:00 PM James Kozeluh, rq. by Mary Ellen Kozeluh and Rod Erdman, rq. by Mary Ann Smith and Gena Tremaroli, rq. by Mike & Roxanne Zoladz and Guy Alfano, rq. by Chuck & Maria Steffens and George Buckner, rq. by Jimmy & Lucy 6:00 PM Michael Mocny, rq. by Family (10-year memorial) and Umberto Malfeo, rq. by Elena Sarro and Ray Spizzirri, rq. by Kay & Jerry Saletta Sunday, October 11 8:00 AM Ceil & Norm Borucke, rq. by Dolores Grekowicz and Anrita & Bill Owens, rq. by Dave & Mary Burns and Alice Rozewicki, rq by Brian & Debbie Bruzinski 10:00 AM Kevin Connolly, rq. by Family and Joann Bischoff, rq. by Family and Sharon Bannister, rq. by Lisa Broderick 12:00 PM People of St. Francis
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many challenges to the Archdiocese of Chicago and our parishes, in-
cluding offertory funds lost due to the suspension of public liturgies. Parishes rely on the generosity of their
members to cover expenses related to ministry, maintenance, staffing, community outreach programs and
other pressing needs. If you prefer electronic giving, please visit: (https://www.givecentral.org/location/207)
to make a one-time or recurring gift to the parish and support the vital ministries and services it provides.
SICK RELATIVES & FRIENDS Names of sick relatives and friends normally appear in the
bulletin for six weeks. After six weeks, the names are written into our parish book of prayers for continued remembrance. At the request of
the family, names will appear in the bulletin for a longer period.
Kay Cernak
Anna Chorzepa
Carol Colby
David Conroy
Jennifer Cox
Kevin Engleman
Solomon Gambel
Patrick Kiley
Debbie Lipien
Joe Mical
Boyd Nichols
Theresa Oleszkiewicz
Giovanna Picciolini
Michael Pindelski, Sr.
Marie Elena Popernik
Beverly Purrenhage
Paul Ruzella
Lisa Simatz
Michael Stevenson
Louis Tassone
Marian Ward
Masses are currently held with a limit of up to 150 people at a time. WE STILL ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO PRAY WITH
US ONLINE.
Because of contact tracing you must register to attend Mass, either online or by calling the parish office.
Weekly emails are sent out containing registration details.
All worshippers are asked to:
• NOT COME INTO CHURCH if you are showing symp-toms of Corona virus
• Enter only through the main doors
• Keep a social distance of 6 feet or more from other wor-shippers
• Wear a mask at all times
• Use hand sanitizer upon entry
• Not change seats while you are in the church
• Exit quietly by the chapel door
• Not to congregate in the parking lot
Families may sit together in the same pew if they live together. Between Masses the church will be sanitized.
NEW: Weekday/Weekend Mass schedule :
Saturday: 4:00pm & 6:00pm Sunday 8:00am: 10:00am & 12:00pm
Monday – Friday: 8:30am
Confessions will be heard Saturdays at 11:30 am. Baptisms are arranged by appointment.
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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community 15050 South Wolf Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-3028 Website: http://www.sfaorland.org Parish office e-mail: [email protected] Parish phone: 708-460-0042
MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday - 4:00 & 6:00 PM; Sunday - 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM
and Monday-Friday at 8:30 AM
The Parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. En-trance is via the walkway at the west side of the church building. Hours 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Masks are required in the building. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Chapel is located at the northeast corner of the Church.
ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042, Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski ([email protected]) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Ann Carroll (acarroll@...), Teri Sankey (tsankey…) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Liturgy Coordinator: Gina Vitucci (gvitucci@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Al Becker MUSIC MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-9831
Director: Leanne Stoterau ([email protected]) YOUTH MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-0042 Youth Minister: Matt Toohill ([email protected])
The Religious Ed Offices are located in the St. Francis Center, up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours ar Monday thru Thursday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. Masks are required in the building. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
15010 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467 Phone: 708-460-0155; FAX: 708-460-5086 Dir: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 ([email protected]) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN (CJB) SCHOOL 9250 W.167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487 Phone: 708-403-6525 Principal: Kelly Bourrell Web page: www.cjbschool.org
REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor
([email protected]) REV. JAY SUERO, Associate Pastor
REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus ([email protected])
SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate ([email protected])
DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON TIM McCORMICK, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
DEACON MICHAEL PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon ([email protected])
REV. RICH YOUNG, OSA, Weekend Presider
REGISTRATION Become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church.
BECOME A CATHOLIC - R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish office at 708-460-0042
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptisms can be arranged by appointment. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents.
CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Our elementary Catholic regional school is located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th & 94th Ave. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sessions are held on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the St. Francis Center (on the hill). Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 PM and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Satur-day sessions meet from 8:30 - 10:00 AM. Children’s Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during the 9 & 10:30 AM Masses for children 4-year-olds to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Weddings need to be scheduled at least 4-6 months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are remind-ed to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more details.
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Those of advanced age or suffering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. A priest is available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 708 -460-0042.
