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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.

December 01, 2019

MORSELS & TIDBITS FROM THE PASTOR Advent I hope your Thanksgiving was great. Even though I didn’t grow up celebrat-ing it, this is one of my favorite holidays. I am truly grateful for all the bless-ings, even beyond Thanksgiving feast. This Sunday our holiday season con-tinues as we begin Advent. This is a sacred time and I hope and pray that we can fully experience this great season. This Advent, try to experience Christmas in a more gradual way. Instead of jumping into Christmas the day after Thanksgiving, al- low the symbols, rich colors, poetry, and music of Advent to wash over you slowly during these weeks. Take time to contemplate the pillars of Advent: Isaiah stoking hu-manity’s longing for the Redeemer, Mary bringing Jesus into history, and John the Baptist urging us to begin a new life. Maybe even put up your Christmas tree later than usual, closer to Christmas Eve. If you experience “the holidays” as an exhausting trial, let Advent calm you. Let its mystery re-focus your life and make you hungry for God. Sunday gospel in everyday English “The Arrival of the Son of Man will take place in times like Noah’s. Before the great flood everyone was carrying on as usual, having a good time right up to the day Noah boarded the ark. They knew nothing—until the flood hit and swept everything away. “The Son of Man’s Arrival will be like that: Two men will be working in the field—one will be taken, one left behind; two women will be grinding at the mill—one will be taken, one left behind. So stay awake, alert. You have no idea what day your Master will show up. But you do know this: You know that if the homeowner had known what time of night the burglar would arrive, he would have been there with his dogs to prevent the break-in. Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up” (from Matthew 24). Notes on the Scripture Let us appreciate Jesus’ reminder to “stay awake!” and be ready for the un-expected. Advent is a time of heightened awareness where we stay alert for “acts of God” in our lives that might just surprise us. After all, the most im-portant events in our lives often happen while we’re busy making other plans. Advent Manger Attention all children – let us prepare a nice and comfortable manger for Je-sus!!! During Advent, at all our Sunday Masses, we invite children to bring a piece of straw to our manger in front of the altar to prepare it for Jesus. This is going to happen during offertory, as we bring up our gifts to the altar. (we will provide straws for everybody) St Agatha Christmas Tree Tags Every year around the holidays we try to share our blessings with St. Agatha Parish (our sharing parish) and so I invite you to consider taking a tag form our Christmas Tree and support a person or a family in need; keeping in mind the words of St. Francis “it is in giving that we receive”. Please, return the gifts on Dec. 14/15th

THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS Monday, December 02 ♦ Catholic Charities Christmas Project (UH) ♦ Caregiver Support Group, 1:00 pm (NR) ♦ Deanery Christmas Dinner, 4:00 pm (SFC)

Tuesday, December 03 ♦ Corinthians / Book of James, 8:30 am (SFC) ♦ Parish Pastoral Commission, 7:00 pm (GR) ♦ Sacrament of Reconciliation for Firs Eucharist

Candidates, 7:00 pm (CH)

Wednesday, December 04 ♦ OA Meeting, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Religious Education (A), Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm

(SFC) ♦ Bible Timeline, 7:00 pm (SFC) ♦ Corinthians / Book of James, 7:00 pm (SFC) Thursday, December 05 ♦ Religious Education, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm

(SFC) Friday, December 06 ♦ AA Meeting, 7:30 pm (NR) Saturday, December 07 ♦ Christmas Play Practice, as assigned, 8:00

am (CH) ♦ Religious Education, Grades 1-8, 8:30 am

(SFC) Sunday, December 08—Second Sunday of Advent ♦ Sixth Grade Mass Lesson, 9:45 am (UH) ♦ Sixth Grade Family Mass & Coffee And…,

10:30 am (CH, GR) ♦ Pew Cleaning, 3:00 pm ♦ Return of the Legend, 5:00 pm (CH, GR)

SAVE THE DATES

Return of the Legend

December 08 5:00 pm

at church

Please bring a plate

of treats to share!

EDUCATION & FORMATION COMMISSION

RESPECT LIFE “When we encounter Christ, experience his love, and deepen our relationship with him, we become more aware of our own worth and that of others.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities

“How to Build a Culture of Life”

On Thanksgiving Day, and always, the ad-ministration, faculty, and staff of the Cardi-

nal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School thank you for your support of Catholic education … and especially for your support of CJB, your twice-recognized Blue Ribbon parish

school!

We are grateful for the blessings of your prayers and friendship, and for your dona-

tions of time, talent, and treasure throughout the year.

May God bless you for your goodness.

We are proud to be your parish school

Youth Ministry in December

Gingerbread M.A.S.H Extravaganza Put your gingerbread building skills to the test. Will you make a Mansion?

An Apartment? Shack, or House?

December 1 at 7:00 PM in the Youth Room

Also we will be selecting St. Agatha tree Tags to purchase gifts for the St. Agatha Christmas Charity.

Secret Santa Selection: If you’d like to join in the secret santa fun, come and draw yours.

Secret Santa gift exchange will be December 22.

DECEMBER 8

Shopping Spree We will go hit the stores to purchase gift items

selected from the St. Agatha Tree.

Lunch is included.

Pew Cleaning 3:00 PM in the Church

Everyone is welcome to clean. Service

hours accepted at most schools.

Study Break/ Movie With a Moral December 15, 7:00 PM

When your brain needs a study break, come join us

for Movie With A Moral, and snacks.

Youth Ministry Christmas Party December 22, 2019 @ 7:00 PM

Secret Santa Gift Exchange, Reindeer Games, and Food

HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS PROJECT

Set up for assembly: Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) in Upton Hall Stocking assembly: Monday, December 2, 2019 after the 7:45 Mass in the morning and at 5:00 p.m. (note the new start time for the evening), Upton Hall All are welcome: Boy scout and girl scout troops, families and those needing service hours

“Project Linus” is a nationwide non-profit organi-zation operated 100% by caring volunteers. The mission is to provide a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or in need of something to snuggle with. The ideal blanket is any size from infant to

teens. The blankets have been donated to Hos-pitals, Crisis Centers, and Police & Fire Depart-ments to provide that human touch that someone does indeed care for them. Donated blankets may be placed in the “Project Linus Box” located in the closet area off the vesti-bule/Narthex of the church. Project Linus requests that donors place a note with their name and address on each donated item. We are in need of yarn for our volunteers, any size or color yarn will be put to great use. Please call Jeannine at 708-431-1686 with any ques-tions or suggestions.

28th Annual Christmas Outreach Appeal

2019 “For it is in giving that we receive”

Each Christmas Saint Francis of Assisi Parish has followed the example of Christ to love and

serve one another.

We remember not only sharing our blessings with the people we love, but also with those

less fortunate; the hungry, the poor, and those facing the challenges to overcome life’s

difficulties. Let us, as a parish, share God’s blessings this Christmas to assist our fellow man, especially those in need of our help

and prayers.

Christmas Outreach Program supports: St. Agatha Sharing Tree - purchasing Christ-

mas gifts for 425 people.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Charities Committee programs:

• Serving Suppers and helping Children

in need. • Dinners at Bishop Goedert Residence

for US Veterans and Seniors • Women Crisis Center and Courage

Program. • Hunger Relief Programs • St Vincent de Paul assisting the pa-

rishioners of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Tree Tags & CJB Script Gift Cards TODAY

We request only adults take a tag to ensure

gifts are returned.

RETURN GIFT ON DECEMBER 14 & 15

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Adult Faith Formation

AROUND FOR AWHILE, by Fr. Ed Upton

November is the month when the church asks us to re-member and pray for our deceased relatives and friends; as well as pray for all who have died. The liturgy of the 33rd Sunday (November 17) fo-cused on End Times. November’s liturgical focus on death and End Times can be un-settling. Even though Advent begins this weekend, I want to share some additional thoughts that I began in November reflec-tions. Anointing of the sick This Sacrament has also been called, Last Rites; or Extreme Unc-tion. Anointing of the Sick is the most accu-rate name, because this sacrament is in-tended to be given in a number of instances; not simply held off until death seems immi-nent. The Church outlines when the Sacrament should be given: Before serious sur-gery; regularly for the aging even if not seri-

ously ill; seriously sick children who have reached the age of reason; a person who has lost consciousness but it can be assumed if, when conscious, anointing would be s their desire. A de-ceased person is not anointed. Clearly, the church en-courages the reception of Anointing of the Sick by articulating the mul-tiple situations when reception of the Sacra-ment is appropriate. The church wants this sacrament to be a source of strength at the time of illness; or as part of the aging process. The church wants to avoid a fami-ly, waiting until the per-son is near death be-fore they ask the priest for this sacrament. There are instances when an extreme event puts an individu-al close to death. A priest will do his best to anoint the individual at that time. When possible, fami-lies are asked to make contact with the parish,

when the person is conscious. It is also a blessing if a time can be established for the priest to anoint when members of the family can be present and thus able to join in prayer for their loved one. At St. Francis, the anointing of the sick is offered every Monday after the 7:45 Mass. This can be received for those “elderly” on a regular basis; or those ill or facing serious medical interventions. Also the parish has ministers to the sick who will gladly bring the Eucharist to the homebound. Just call the parish office to make the arrange-ment. The Sacrament is only called Extreme Unction (Anointing in the last); or Last Rites, when the person receiving the Sacrament does so for the last time.

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NEW ONLINE PRAYER WORKSHOP = TRANSFORMATIVE ADVENT

We’re excited to an-nounce a free new online resource, brought to you by Re-joice! Advent Medita-tions with Joseph. It’s called the Advent Prayer Workshop with Fr. Mark Toups. It’s a series of three short videos meant to help you prepare your heart for this coming Advent and it’s availa-ble for free.

(You don’t even need to sign up!) Watch the first video in the Workshop today by visiting: https://ascensionpress.com/pages/rejoice-advent-prayer-workshop-video-1 Advent is only a few weeks away. We know that between the busy-ness of school and the holidays it can often sneak up on you.

That’s why we’re invit-ing you to take a few minutes now to step away from the hustle and bustle, visit with Fr. Toups and let him teach you how you can enter into Advent more deeply than ever be-fore.

HOPEFUL EXPECTATIONS Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Our liturgical year begins with the season of Ad-vent—a time of hopeful expectation of the com-ing of the Lord. On the First Sunday of Advent we look forward to the end of time when we will awaken to the dawn of Christ’s new day. Today we hear Isaiah speak of a day when God’s power will have brought universal peace and God’s Word will have instructed all people, ra-diating God’s “light”

(teachings) into all of hu-man society. Only when humanity walks “in the light of the LORD” (Isaiah 2:5), when all people desire to be instructed “in [God’s] ways” (Isaiah 2:3), will the world be set aright and our deepest longings fulfilled. The reading from Ro-mans calls us to “awake from sleep” for this final “day is at hand” (Romans 13:11, 12). Together this Sunday’s scriptures pro-

Communal Reconciliation

will be held Monday, December 16

at 7:30 pm in the Church.

claim our Christian faith that Jesus is the One who will finally come to fulfill God’s plan of salva-tion.

LITURGY COMMISSION

PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

Pigeon Forge & Smokey Mountain Show Trip

June 1-6, 2020 $565 per person includes:

• Motor coach transportation • 5 nights lodg-ing (3 consecu-tive nights in the Smokies) • 8 meals: 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners

• Admission to Titanic: The World’s larg-est Museum Attraction

THE ROSARY

Please join us to pray the Rosary for Life on the first Saturday

of each month.

We meet again on: Saturday, December 7th, at 10:00 AM.

Join us in the Eucharistic Chapel at the base of the Bell Tower.

The Friends of St. Francis Seniors Club

December Meeting

will be held on Thursday December 12,

at Noon at the St. Francis Center

(Religious Ed Center)

We joyfully welcomed the following children

into our Christian community

November 17, 2019

Leo Samual Liston Son of Michael, Jr. & Lena (Morelli)

Liston

Alexander Mitchell Lunstrom Son of David Lundstrom & Anna

Zaleska

Advent Reflection Group—after morning mass December 5, 12, 19, in the Great Room

Self-study journals available this weekend in Narthex Videos available at https://study.ascensionpress.com/leader_materials/rejoice-advent-meditations-with-joseph

• 2 Dinner Shows (Soul of Motown and America’s Hit Parade)

• 2 Evening Shows (Wonders of Magic & Country Tonite and The Smith Morning Variety Show

• Free time in historic downtown Gat-linburg

• Guided tour of the Great Smokie Moun-tains

Please add $189 for single occupancy. Fi-nal payment due March 25. Travel Protec-tion Plan is available for an additional $45 per person. (Make insurance checks paya-ble to Travel Insured International) Reservations taken on first come first serve basis. Contact Barbara Walder at 708-351-8994 or barbwalder@yahoo.com

Legatus of Downtown Chicago is currently seeking a Chapter Administrator.

Legatus is an international organization of Catho-

lic business leaders and spouses committed to studying, living, and spreading the Faith.

The Chapter Administrator will support the board of directors and be responsible for all administra-tive duties, event coordinating, program planning,

and membership growth and retention.

Work will be part-time and primarily from home. Inquiries, resumes and cover letters may

be emailed to Amy Dillon at adillon@legatus.org.

WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS SICK RELATIVES

& FRIENDS

Names of sick relatives and friends normally appear in the bulletin for 6 weeks. After six weeks, the names are written into our parish book of prayers for con-tinued remembrance. At the request of the fami-ly, names will appear in the bulletin for a longer period.

Jonas Astrauskas

Mariola Baron Sister Ellen Mary

Brenner Mary Calhoun Maria Eugenia

Fernandez Stephen Fleck Lynn Gainer

Carol Grunow Beverly Kurth Debbie Lipien

Sr. Bernard Lynch Marge McFadden

Giovanna Picciolini Annette Popernik

Mikaela Rix Chuck Springer Louis Tassone

Saturday, November 30 5:15 PM Mary T. Foley, rq. by Carlo Family and Diane Mahaffay, rq. by Thies Family and William Arzbaecher, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Ralph Fabrizio, rq. by Tina Bonato and Dennis Niswonger, rq. by Winn Family Sunday, December 01 - First Sunday of Advent 7:30 AM Valentine & Adele Bay, Abt Family, Marian Skorup, Laura Desimpel & Frances Umporowicz, rq. by Emil Skorup and Helen C. Hunt, rq. by Daughter , Kathleen Matthews and Michael & Hanna Boland, rq. by Family 9:00 AM Addyson Grace Gresham, rq. by Mara Bozzi and Henry & Melania Platos, rq. by Greg & Barb Kaczmarczyk and Carol Piecyk-Obregon, rq. by Family and Vince McNulty, rq. by Patty & Jack Hughes and Kathleen Boggins, rq. by Mary McDermott 10:30 AM Frank Zito, rq. by Barb Moser and Henry Baldys, rq. by Wife & Family and Dennis Niswonger, rq. by Bill & Ann Carroll and Tony DiGerlando, rq. by Sue & Bernie Flanagan and Mary Smith, rq. by Hanley Family 12:00 PM People of St. Francis Monday, December 02 7:45 AM Joseph Egan, rq. by Joseph March and Ann Kazmer, rq. by Maryann Smith and Phyllis Gubbins, rq. by Lorraine Martenson Tuesday, December 03 7:45 AM Mary Foley and Eileen Tobin, and Helen Capriglione, rq. by Chuck & Maria Steffens Wednesday, December 04 7:45 AM David & Gary Catalanello, rq. by Marilyn Catalanello and Anthony Levigne, rq. by Mike & Teri Stephens Thursday, December 05 7:45 AM Sue Peregoy, rq. by Ray & Marian Pergoy Friday, December 06 7:45 AM David & Gary Catalanello, rq. by Marilyn Catalanello and Mary T. Foley, rq. by John & Virginia Zbos and Joe Sankey, rq. by Sankey Family Saturday, December 07 5:15 PM Dennis Niswonger, rq. by Carlo Family and Christina Bonato, rq. by Tina Bonato and Paul & David Sullivan, rq. by Phyllis Sullivan and Mary T. Foley, rq. by Maria Weber and William Arzbaecher, rq. by Chuck & Lee Springer Sunday, December 08 7:30 AM People of St. Francis 9:00 AM Ron Tempel, rq. by Family and Jerry Wold, rq. by Rosemary & Don Januszyk and Gregory Bartz, rq. by Jen & Dick Campagna and Dolores Cabel, rq. by Sarge Family 10:30 AM Kevin Benes, rq. by Mom & Dad and Penny Prokup, rq. by Family and Vince McNulty, rq. by Mr. & Mrs. Mike Kenny 12:00 PM Peter Vanwissen, rq. by P.J. Cusic and Antonino DiGerlando, rq. by Mr. & Mrs. James Cuci

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

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

11/17/2019 Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,480.00 $ 469,600.00

Collected $ 23,807.00 $ 462,723.00

Net $ 327.00 ($ 6,877.00)

Parish Stewardship Please consider signing up for

electronic giving.

Go to our website, 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

Robert Cervenka

Thomas

McManmon

December 07 5:15 PM (Mass)

December 08 7:30 AM (Mass)

December 08 9:00 AM (Mass)

December 08 10:30 AM (Mass)

December 08 12:00 PM (Mass)

Presider Rev. Ed Upton Fr. Jay Suero Rev. Rich Young Rev. Artur Sowa Rev. Rich Young

Deacon VOLUNTEER NOW Michael Pindelski Mike Kiley Mike Kiley John Donahue

Sacristan Susan Vari Olga Bartell Valerie Piazza (sub requested) Cindy Lucio Adrianne Wieczorek

Lector Robert Thies (1) William Farrell (2)

Richard Klein (1) Jerri LaRoche (2)

Betty Kameron (1) Patricia Flynn (2)

Rachel Weber (1) Brian Whiteford (2)

John Pacholski (1) Sheila Pacholski (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Carol Funk (sub requested) Lisa Kacerovskis Mary McNaughton Robert Nerius Maureen Niswonger Valerie Piazza Nancy Sullivan Martin Terpstra Rev. Ed Upton Susan Vari John Zubik Sandra Zubik

Olga Bartell David Burns Michael Doyle Patricia Doyle Daniel Faxel Bernard Flanagan Patricia Grasso James Pedersen Michael Pindelski Fr. Jay Suero

Steve Alessi Joyce Bakotic Thomas Cech James Dykas Mike Kiley Diane Ostrowski Kathleen Ostrowski Kim Reid Judee Tan David Trzesniewski Anthony Vassolo Rev. Rich Young

Rita Beckwith Deborah Burzinski Susan Campagna Mary Greenan George Kaminski Mike Kiley Rob Klein Toni Klein Cindy Lucio Robert J. McGuire Sharon Moe Rev. Artur Sowa

Diane Budz Carlene Catalano John Donahue Robert Long Mary Jo Noreikis Vince Saavedra Adrianne Wieczorek Thomas Wieczorek Jeannine Witowski Rev. Rich Young

Altar Server Gianna Elizondo Nicholas Elizondo Jack Tobin

Patrick Curran Jack Strolia Mia Strolia

Amanda Mackowiak Jeremy Pozen Jayden Tan

Anna Bianco Brendan Siemiawski Michael Szumowicz

Julia Malysz Beck Stukel VOLUNTEER NOW

Usher

Teri Sankey (HU) Alice Rzeszutko Richard Rzeszutko Renee Farrell Cathy Arzbaecher Timothy Harris

Linda Malinowski (HU) (sub requested) Bud Wyman Mary Ann Wyman Dominic Zambuto

Diane Mackowiak (HU) Marianne Laff Wayne Kameron Oriano Pagnucci Peter Walsh Richard Wysocki

Gregory Fifer (HU) James Winters Lynn Pajon Jay Modelski George Kelley Janice Ota

Laura Tucco (HU) Luke Hosty VOLUNTEER NOW VOLUNTEER NOW

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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: parishoffice@sfaorland.org Parish phone: 708-460-0042

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday - 5:15 PM; Sunday - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and Monday-Friday at 7:45 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 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Chapel is located at the north-east 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: Marge Curran (mcurran@...) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Liturgy Coordinator: Gina Vitucci (gvitucci@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Al Becker P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins, Kevin Moe, Ryan Reid, Ryan Johnson Bulletin Editor: Jill Hickey Topf (bulletin@sfaorland.org) MUSIC Phone: 708-460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau (music@sfaorland.org) Assistant Director: Anne Madden Accompanist: James Draudt Children’s Choir Co-Director: Anne Hayes

Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci YOUTH MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-0042 Youth Minister: Matt Toohill (sfyg@sfaorland.org) 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, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 15010 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467 Phone: 708-460-0155; FAX: 708-460-5086 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 (CJB) SCHOOL 9250 W.167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487 Phone: 708-403-6525 Interim Principal: James P. Antos Web page: www.cjbschool.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 (mkiley@sfaorland.org)

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

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor (asowa@sfaorland.org)

REV. JAY SUERO, Associate Pastor (jsuero@sfaorland.org)

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 Baptism usually takes place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. 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 Anointing is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 AM Mass. 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.