July 26, 2020 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, IL

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org Under the protection of the

Mother of God, we are a faith community called by the Father,

energized by the Son, and moved by the Spirit to unite in

witnessing and proclaiming the Good News. We share in friend-ship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to minister,

welcome, celebrate, and extend His Kingdom.

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REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT REV. ED MIKOLAJCZYK, RESIDENT

REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS DEACON JOHN J. AND TERE MACAROL

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIMBERLY DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ANDY PERZ CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretary Director of Music Ministry Youth Minister BRIAN ZIELINSKI NEIL BORGSTROM RON POTEMPA Athletic Coordinator Accompanist Director of Building and Grounds WEEKEND MASSES: BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:30 PM. Arrangements must Saturday — 8:30 AM, 5:00 PM be made in advance at the Parish Office. Sunday — 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at the WEEKDAY MASSES: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Parish Office six months in advance. Pre-Cana required. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 AM REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH: Newcomers are and after 5:00 PM Mass welcome to the Parish and are requested to register at the office.

PARISH BOUNDARIES: East 80th Ave., (west side), North Rte. 83 (south side), West Bell Rd. (east side) to 123rd Street to Parker Road (east side), South 135th Street (nor th side)

Dear Parishioners, As I listen to parishioners who speak with me I become very aware of the stress

many of your feel. There are challenges in our families, in our work places, in our personal lives and in our churches. Unlike a winter that we know will end in spring, this COVID-19 will evolve in ways we cannot fully predict. There are positive developments. Treatments for the seriously ill are improving. Vaccine development is moving forward. Yet there are so many variables. This requires real trust in God and real compassion for each other. One of my favorite quotes is from saint John of the Cross, who was a fifteenth century Car-melite whose life turned in many unforeseen directions. He wrote, “Well and good that all things change, as long as we stay with Thee, O Lord.” For John of the Cross his constant was Jesus Christ. He could handle all sorts of challenges as long as Christ was with him. Perhaps in these challenging days we can remember his prayer and ask the Lord to remain close to us. We are opened as much as we can be for the time being. Our Sunday Masses have been re-stored, as have our weekday Masses. Adoration has returned. We are celebrating funerals, wed-dings, and baptisms. Sadly, of course, we must keep each other safe which means practicing so-cial distancing, frequent handwashing, and wearing of face coverings. In that sense we are not open fully but it is still gratifying to see many in church. There may be some minor adjustments to the schedule in coming weeks, which will put us more in line with our traditional schedule. I sus-pect, however, that we will be in this limited mode for some time to come. The energies of many are on the reopening of Religious Education. We are following the principles of safety created collaboratively with the Department of Health and the Catholic Dio-ceses in Illinois. It is not easy and we are grateful for the patience of our families. Once this is running then we can begin a more adequate restarting some of our other ministries. I will be on vacation for a few days. Please know you remain in my prayers. In Christ,

Father Mike

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Welcome Back to Church!!!

We have missed you!

In order for us to disinfect between Masses and keep our church safe for our parish family we

will be changing our Mass times temporarily. Our new Mass times will be: Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 7:45am*, 9:30am and 11:15am* and 6:00pm

Please see our website for updates and to sign up to attend Mass. We have to limit to 130, masks must be worn and we must observe social distancing.

Thank you for helping us to create a safe environment for our parish family. *Please note new times

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Even though we can have a public gathering of the Mass,

we are only at a small percentage of normal Mass attend-

ance. Yet, we still have our normal daily operation costs at

the church.

Please consider continuing your weekly donations via online

giving by visiting:

You can easily set up an account to make recurring gifts, or

you can make a one-time donation through Give Central.

Under payment type, you can choose either a Debit/Credit

Card or Bank Account.

Thank you for your prayers and generosity!

https://ourladyofthewoods.org/

If your family or someone close to you is in need, please contact us at

(708) 606-5360. A representative will

return your call as soon as possible

to arrange a confidential conversation.

Confidentiality and compassion are the cornerstones of our Ministry.

Weekend of July 19, 2020

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $17,307 $22,000 ($4,693)

Year $70,060 $88,000 ($17,940)

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Our Deceased: James Riordan

Kenneth Kubiak

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4

Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Bronislawa Krzysiak, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Ronald Brannon, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi, Jerold Wojcki, Lynn Pacetti, John Donaldson, Pat Grieco, Janet Har-garten, Kate Kelly Sladek, Patricia DeValk, Cathy Onak, Gabri-ella Griffin, Florence Rafac, Brodie McIntosh, Mary Segars-Koscielny, Michael Koscielny, Walter Atkenson, Genevieve Atkenson, Maeve McKeough, Mildred O’Connell, Gerald Pavlovic, Patrick Curtis

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace

Let us Pray Please join Our Lady of the Woods Parish as we

continue to pray for those who have or are serving in the military. We pray for those who protect our country,

for their safety, and well-being, especially,

Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry

CPL Brandon D. Gabry

LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth

Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall

Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen

Sgt. John P. Micham Sgt. Jesus M. Flores

Lt.. Benjamin Feithen SPC Dylan Conover

Sean Girouard CPL Rowen N. Barker

1Lt. Jack McGuire 2Lt. Patrich McGuire

Ian Altieri Battalion Chief Douglas

Mayer

Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski

Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko

Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe

Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton

CPT Brendan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LT Christa Kamon AB Kevin Schwenn AB Sean Schwenn CPT Allen Dagys

Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril AJ Pfeiffer

Please continue to check our website,

www.ourladyofthewoods.org, for links to Fr. Mike Foley’s weekly letter, his weekly video update and the Sunday Mass. We will also be posting any other updates that we receive from the Archdiocese of Chicago.

We Welcome to the Family of God

Richard Tennyson Bennett, IV

Blake Ann Koser

Eloise Donna Wawrzyniak

III

Chris Bilek & Carly Prekwas

August 1, 2020

II.

Jason Klabacha & Gina Fenel

August 8, 2020

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“Come and See”

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

7:00 PM

Would you like to:

Increase your faith?

Deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ?

Better serve your parish community?

Please join us for an

informative virtual meeting

on the Lay Leadership Program

of the Institute for Pastoral Leadership

at the University of St. Mary of the Lake

Contact mshaffer@usml.edu to join this online meeting and open the

doors to your future in Jesus Christ.

Join the Zoom meeting

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SATURDAY, July 25 5:00 PM— Judy Lancaster, Don DeFranza SUNDAY, July 26

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Patricia Rowley 9:30AM—Robert Murphy, Denis Ryan 11:00AM—MaryLou McCurrie, James McDonnell

6:00PM—Jack Roche MONDAY, July 27

6:30AM—Barry Wawrzyn 8:30AM—Stephen Story TUESDAY, July 28

6:30AM—Martin Moody 8:30AM—Michael Sierakowski WEDNESDAY, July 29

6:30AM—Frank Zasadny 8:30AM—Janet Block, Cindy Giannini THURSDAY, July 30

6:30AM—Mary Lou Bryant 8:30AM—Renee Patricia Isadore, Chester Graca FRIDAY, July 31

6:30AM—Delphine Pocius, Leonard Fornek 8:30AM—Isolina Bianconi SATURDAY, August 1

8:30AM—Brett Ensor, Leonard Fornek 5:00PM— Marelyn Gorman, Joseph Bergen SUNDAY, August 2

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, William Coffing 9:30AM—Stanley Piwowar, Meldrum Family 11:00AM—Dennis Moran, Arlene Clancy

6:00PM—Joseph Kleinbrook

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Solomon prays for an understanding heart (1 Kings 3:5, 7-12). Psalm — Lord, I love your commands (Psalm 119). Second Reading — All things work for good for those who love God (Romans 8:28-30). Gospel — The one who knows of the kingdom of heav-en brings new and old from the storeroom (Matthew 13:44-52 [44-46]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jer 13:1-11; Dt 32:18-21; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Jer 14:17-22; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Jer 15:10, 16-21; Ps 34:2-11; Jn 11:19- 27 or Lk 10:38-42 Thursday: Jer 18:1-6; Ps 146:1b-6ab; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Jer 26:1-9; Ps 69:5, 8-10, 14; Mt 13:54- 58 Saturday: Jer 26:11-16, 24; Ps 69:15-16, 30-31, 33 -34; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Is 55:1-3; Ps 145:8-9, 15-18; Rom 8:35, 37-39; Mt 14:13-21

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Wednesday: St. Martha Thursday: St. Peter Chrysologus Friday: St. Ignatius of Loyola Saturday: St. Alphonsus Liguori; First Saturday