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Our Lady of the Woods Parish 10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308
(708) 361– 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965
Parishoffice@ourladyo hewoods.org web site—www.ourladyo hewoods.org
Religious Educa on Office (708) 361-9435 Mission Statement
Under the protec on 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 friendship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to minister, welcome,
celebrate and extend His Kingdom.
January 7, 2018 The Epiphany of the Lord
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REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT Deacon John J. and Terry Macarol
MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO COLLEEN WALERY LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Director of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/KIM DUDA NANCY SCHOENBERG CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretaries 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 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, This weekend, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. For many it marks the end of the Christmas season, although in certain parts of Europe the tradition is to keep the crib up until Candlemas Day, which is February 2nd. The Nativity Story is in many ways a story of migration. Mary and Joseph leave their home in Nazareth to travel to Bethlehem. The Magi travel from the East to see the child. Mary and Joseph flee to
Egypt, a foreign country, to escape violence in Bethlehem. In this, they are like migrants throughout history, including many of our ancestors. This is National Migration week and Cardinal Cupich is celebrating a special Mass for migrants this Sunday at 5:15 P.M. at Holy Name Cathedral. The theme is “many journeys, one family.” Moreover, it echoes the call of Pope Francis to accompany and support our migrant brothers and sisters through these challenging times. In this world, we have forty mil-lion refugees (a number higher than after World War II) who have fled violence. We have people immigrating throughout the world. Some are fleeing violence or deep poverty. Others are seeking a better life. We all read of the challenges that migrants face and the struggles that many have. The Catholic Church, being faithful to the Gospel imperative to welcome the stranger, supports immigration reform that assists in keeping families intact, has compassion for the displaced, and addresses the needs of border security. The issues are complex but ultimately we must begin by seeing the human dignity of every person. New Years is a time of resolutions. As the Christmas season ends, it would be wonderful if we could strive this New Year to deepen that truth of the Lord’s presence and invitation. If we all did, we would make an extra effort to be present before Mass starts in order to prepare well. If we all did, we would listen more attentively and respond more fervently. If we did, we would take time after Communion to pray and give thanks and not rush out. We would savor the gift we have been given. I have a friend of mine who is an Episcopalian priest. He invited me to his Sunday liturgy and I was struck by the fact that almost everyone was there before the worship began and everyone stayed until the procession was over. Of course, there are always times when we run late (especially with children) and there are occasions when some-one must leave early (such as to get home to care for someone ill). However, it seems to me that if we shift from seeing Mass as being simply an obligation fulfilled to understanding that it is a privilege we must cherish, then a great deal would change. If we tried to teach our children more clearly that they are in the presence of the One who loves them and wants to nourish them then that also would make a difference. The Novena to our Lady of Sorrows will resume of Tuesday, January 16th after the 8:30 Mass. Religious Education classes also begin this week. In Christ,
Father Mike
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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS
WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 6:00PM Children of the Lord – 9:30AM Baptisms – 12:30PM MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 Masses –6:30AM & 8:30AM Scripture Study – 9:00AM REP Classes – 4:30PM & 6:30PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Palos Hospice Bereavement – 1:00PM Women’s CRHP – 6:30PM Book Club – 7:00PM Men’s CRHP – 7:00PM Commission Meetings – 7:00PM Queen of Clergy Mtg--7:00PM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM REP Classes – 4:30PM & 6:30PM REP Board Meeting – 6:30PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM Common Thread – 7:00PM RCIA – 7:00PM Smart Recovery – 7:00PM Baptismal Preparation – 7:30PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018 Mass – 8:30AM & 5:00PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 6:00PM Baptisms – 12:30PM
Please join us every morning at 7:50 in
Church to say the Rosary. Please stay after Mass for the
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.
Every Friday after 8:30
Mass a Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Benedic-tion is hosted. Please feel free to join
us.
Ministry of Care is an outreach service of Our La-
dy of the Woods Parish to those who are unable to
attend mass due to sickness or age. Ministers of
Care are parishioners who are commissioned by
Our Lady of the Woods and have completed and
extensive training program from the Archdiocese of
Chicago.
Our Ministers of Care have been trained to properly
administer the Holy Eucharist to those who cannot
come to church. Each minister offers compassion,
prayer and Holy Communion to those who are sick
or homebound. They also bring the Eucharist to
Catholic patients in healthcare facilities such as Pa-
los Community Hospital, Advocate Christ Hospital,
Peace Village, Circle Inn, Sunrise Assisted Living
Residence as well as homebound parishioners.
If you have someone who is homebound or at one of
the mentioned facilities that would like to receive
communion at please contact Michelle Hilliard at the
parish office. We will gladly have someone minister
to your loved one.
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Children of the Lord:
4-5 year olds Sundays during
9:30 Mass
Monday: Grades 1-4, 4:30-6
PM Grades 5-8, 6:30-8
PM
Wednesday: Grades 1-5, 4:30-6
PM Grades 6-8, 6:30-8
PM
January 7 21 28
February 4 18 25
March 4 11 18
25**
April 8 15 22 29
May 6
**March 25:
Palm Sunday Procession
January 8 22 29
February 5 12 26
March 5** 12 19
January 10 24 31
February 7 21 28
March 7** 14 21
**March 5th, 6th and 7th are the next Family Formation Sessions. Attendance will be taken.
Families must attend one of these sessions during our Parish Mission.
PLEASE REPORT
ABSENCES BY CALLING
(708) 361-9435
Ash Wednesday, February 14
REP will sponsor a Children’s
Liturgy at 5:00 PM
Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests know to God. Philippians 4:6 Prayer is powerful. As Christians, we do not equate prayer with magic but with an outward and inward expression of faith. Prayer is a means of opening our-selves to God’s voice and opening our hearts to the presences of Christ in one another. We use prayer to focus our minds, to nourish our spirits, to surrender to God our doubts, fears, grief, struggles, contrition and pain that they may be transformed into hope, joy, courage, forgiveness, comfort and peace. Prayer is personal and communal. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20) By remembering one another in prayer we grow closer as a community of faith, rooted in unconditional love. If you are asked to pray for someone, take a moment and say a prayer. If you would like the parish to pray for a loved one please contact the parish office. Out of respect for the privacy of our parishioners, prayer requests to be shared at Sunday mass, must come from a family member of the one seeking prayers.
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KNOWLEDGE & PRAYER SERIES 2018
MASS FOR LIFE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 6:00 P.M.
OUR LADY OF THE WOODS CHURCH 10731 W. 131ST ST., ORLAND PARK
(FULFILLS SUNDAY OBLIGATION)
SPONSORED BY THE MULTI-PARISH RESPECT LIFE MINISTRIES OF Our Lady of the Woods - St. Francis of Assisi - St. Michael - St. Bernard’s –
Our Mother of Good Counsel - Annunciation Byzantine Catholic
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H.O.P.E. EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY MEETING (Helping Out People with Employment) Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, 7pm in the downstairs O’Mara Hall, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills.
We will begin the New Year of H.O.P.E. with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Bill Corcoran. Meeting will follow. Guest Speaker: Lee Junkans, for-mer corporate recruiter and executive career coach. All meetings are open to everyone and are free of charge. Monthly meetins consist of networking, resume review, guest speakers and open forums. Need a resume tuned up? Send your resume to [email protected] and then come to the next meeting to receive feedback and discuss suggestions. EMPLOYERS and HOPE ALUMNI: Please share your job openings with us. Send your staffing needs to Fred Zeilner at [email protected] and they will be distributed to those attending our monthly meetings.
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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.
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
Private Louis Piccione 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 Seaman Brandon
Baceluk Sgt. Jesus M. Flores
Lt.. Benjamin Feithen Sean Girouard
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 Bryan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich
CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs
Major Nicholas Kamon LJG Christa Kamon SPC Dylan Conover
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Catholic Scripture Study Program The Chicago Catholic Scripture School sponsored by Loyola Univer-sity Institute for Pastoral Studies fosters a transformational encounter with Jesus Christ through instruction and formation in Sacred Scrip-ture within a Roman Catholic framework. Join our dynamic courses--simply for the love of The Word, or to increase your knowledge for more effective pastoral ministry in your parish community.
The Spring, 2018 session is offered at various locations throughout Chicago. At St. Walter Parish, 11722 S Oakley Avenue, Chicago, we will be studying Deuteronomy and Genesis in detail. Classes meet from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Saturdays: January 13, January 27, February 10, February 24 and March 10. The same program is being offered in an on-line format as well. The program cost is $175 per trimester for certification or $75 per trimester as an audit student. A Catholic Bible and Study Guide are required. For information on these classes or other sessions in the Chicago area, contact Mirta Garcia 312/915-7466 or email [email protected].
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We would like to remind you that Our Lady of the Woods now accepts online donations through Give-Central. You can use this website to make paperless donations. You can give by using your credit card, debit card, and electronic checking payments making either one-time or recurring donations. We under-stand that most transactions today are done electronically and we want to provide that convenient option at Our Lady of the Woods.
Here is how it works: 1. Go to www.ourladyofthewoods.org. 2. Click on “giving” towards the top right, then click on “donate here”. 3. Choose an “event” such as Sunday Collection or Parish Improvement Project that you would like to donate to, enter the frequency, date range and dollar amount, then click “add to my gift basket.” You may click “checkout” at any time or add more donations if you wish.
4. When you are ready, click “my gift basket” at the top of the page and verify your gifts. 5. Click “continue,” then “complete profile” to register. 6. Complete the simple registration form, then click “register and confirm gift.” 7. You are then registered! Check your inbox for an email from [email protected].
You can return to GiveCentral at any time to make changes to your donations or personal information. Click on the “Log In” button at the top of the GiveCentral.org home page, then enter your username and password to access your profile.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018 5:00PM—Lynn Welcome, Virginia Vitt
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Betsy Binicewicz
9:30AM—Fred Butalla, Sr., Edward Stangel 11:00AM—Dan and Dolores Desmond, William
G. Metz 6:00PM—William Fewkes, Rosemary Augusta
and Grandparents John & Theresa MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018
6:30AM—Robert Miazek 8:30AM—Joan Gray, Carla Zanotti
TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2018 6:30AM—Martin Moody
8:30AM—Concepcion Carangal, Frances Meyers WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018 6:30AM—Agnes Maier
8:30AM—Irene Turek, Betty McQueary THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 6:30AM—Joseph Bruno 8:30AM—Joseph and Betty McQueary . FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018 6:30AM—Robert Franco
8:30AM— Eustaquio Bentley, Ernest Rizzato, Sr. SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018
8:30AM—Ivo Cosic, Cosic Family, Basic Family 5:00PM—Danny Labriola, Rosa Anastasia
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Brian Kloos
9:30AM—Dr. Bill Ruff, Bernard Olszewski 11:00AM—Albert & Eleanor Kaptur, Ed & Kitty
Jasnoch 6:00PM—Kevin Nicolei, Lottie Frederick
Saturday, January 13th 5:00PM—Beth Doyle, Bill Kubiak, pat Clark, Jan Schneider, Gary Peck, Barbeth Peck, Geri Jacoby, Sandy Marinello Sunday, January 14th 8:00AM—Jim O’Brien, Mary Reiff, Haley Kocth, Pauline Babusis, Carol Walsh, Ron Po-tempa, Joan Klarich 9:30AM—Maureen Murphy, Mike Grein, Gary Olson, Ellie Olson, Kim Duda, Rosemary
Grein, Kathy Langevin, Bernadette Scalise CHOIR—Dena Geiger
CHOIR—Deb Finnegan 11:00AM—Gordon Selin, Laura Selin, Mary Thompson, Alicia Ramirez, Noreen Goldrick, Margaret Goldrick, Barb McNicholas, Jackie Faber
LECTORS Saturday, January 13th 5:00 PM—Mary Siorek, Gary Krammer Sunday, January 14th 8:00 AM—Ray Perez, Mary Ellen Stanley 9:30 AM—Jim Nickas, Rick Duda 11:00 AM—Ann Marie Zapolis, Ray Gonzales 6:00 PM—Steve Barstatis, Alexa Barstatis
January 13/14 5:00PM—Vincent Arunno, Taran Jones, Nick Jones 8:00AM—Maia Loureiro, Brian Treacy, TBA 9:30AM—Deborah Curger, Jack Cruger, Gia Perme 11:00AM—Andrew Kopinski, Declan Lally, Owen Lally, Adrian Magalloines 6:00PM—Kyle Collins, Caroline Maier, Emily Maier
USHERS — MONTH OF JANUARY 5:00 PM—Henry Turek, Herb Koch, George Griffin 8:00 AM—Tim Kasper, Tom O’Donnell, Mike Lowery, Mike Fornek 9:30 AM—Mike Grein, Tom Niemiera, Michael P. Ryan, Michael F. Ryan 11:00 AM—Mark Dohm, Rick Paradiso, Matt Komorowski 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak
Due to the early production of the bulletin, collection figures for last weekend are not yet available. Thank you for your continued support.
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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
WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Amy Allison and her children Matthew & Lucie
Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Erin Carr-Mott, Jeff Hargar-ten, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga,Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Rosalie Spalla, Nancy Grasso, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Helen Stringham, Evelyn Lopezalles, Joey Oberholzer, Carmen Pinto, Leianna Tanedo, Carol Rydberg, Linda Curtin, Joseph Saele
TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — You shall be radiant at what you see, your heart shall throb and overflow (Isaiah 60:1-6). Psalm — Lord, every nation on earth will adore you (Psalm 72). Second Reading — The Gentiles are copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6). Gospel — The magi were overjoyed at seeing the star (Matthew 2:1-12). 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: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 or Acts 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mk 1:7-11 Tuesday:1 Sm 1:9-20 or 1 Sm 1:1-8 and 1 Sm 1:9- 20;1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28 or Mk 1:14-20 and Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7- 10; Mk 1:29-39 Thursday:1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24- 25; Mk 1:40-45 Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1- 12 Saturday:1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17 Sunday:1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20; Jn 1:35-42
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week; Julian Calendar Christmas Monday: The Baptism of the Lord Tuesday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins Saturday: St. Hilary; Blessed Virgin Mary
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512074 Our Lady of the Woods Church 10731 W 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 708-361-4754 Contact: Shelly or Laurie [email protected] Software Using: Win 7.0 Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Transmission Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11 am Bulletin for Sunday, January 7, 2018 Special Instructions:
