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CORCORAN’S CORNER A Word of Thanks… Thanks to all who worked so hard on our recent four-parish “Raise the Roof” Party last Friday, June 16. It was a wonderful party! Parishioner Kevin Oliver was our local parish co-chair. Thanks to our Women’s Club, Men’s Club, Knights of Columbus, Seniors of Seton, and CJB School parents, all of whom sold tickets after the weekend Masses in our Narthex. Thanks to all those who volunteered to donate one hour of time working the party by selling bar tickets, working as bartenders, and helping to keep things running smoothly. Thanks to our local Fun, Fun, Fun DJ, for providing the music at the party. Thanks to all of our parishioners who both bought raffle tickets, and attended the party. It was a great evening. People enjoyed the pork chop, roast pork, and chicken buffet with side dishes — all catered from Hog Wild. The food was excellent. And any party that I have my finger in planning will always have good desserts, and the chocolate cake that was served was truly enjoyed. Clearly a good time was had by all. We sold 40.8% of the 1,000 tickets (prize payouts were at 40.8% level. The raffle winners were: $8,160.00: Pat Langevin $2,040.00: John Sullivan $ 408.00: Laurence Schaeflein $ 408.00: Dominick and Annie Roti $ 408.00: Hastings Family $ 408.00: Gary and Denise Markovich $ 408.00: Michael Murphy $ 408.00: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henaghan $ 408.00: Fred and Virginia Pesek $ 408.00: Elizabeth Tobin $ 408.00: John Harrington $ 408.00: Renee Popovits Long I will report the overall profit from the party in the coming weeks, as all expenses are not quite in yet. This money will go to pay back the money borrowed from the Capital Repair Fund in 2015 for unexpected repairs to the windows and walls of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. Once again many thanks to all.

Our 2017-2018 R.C.I.A. Program… St. Elizabeth Seton, St. George, and St. Stephen Parishes will be sponsoring a combined R.C.I.A. [Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults] Program this

coming year. This program is aimed at adults who are interested in converting to the Catholic Church, as well as baptized Catholics who never have received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. We are running a combined three parish sacramental preparation program, as part of our ongoing development of parish cooperation in the Archdiocese’s “Renew My Church” program. St. Elizabeth Seton already partners with St. Francis of Assisi, St. Julie and St. Stephen Parishes in our local Blue Ribbon for Academic Excellence, Regional Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School. And we also partner with St. Stephen Parish in a combined Youth Ministry/Young Adult Ministry Program, and in developing a joint parish response to the issue of domestic violence. The St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Hope Group for those seeking work, also is a multi-parish effort partnering with all the seven parishes in our “Renew My Church “ Parish grouping [St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Francis of Assisi, St. George, St. Julie, St. Michael, Our Lady of the Woods, and St. Stephen] as well as parishes beyond our “Renew My Church” grouping. The 2017-2018 R.C.I.A. Program will begin on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at St. Stephen Parish, and run at that site for eight consecutive weeks, moving on Thursday, Nov. 9, to St. Elizabeth Seton Parish, and running here for eight weeks, until making a final move to St. George Parish on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. Classes will conclude about March 15. All sessions will run on Thursday night from 7:00-8:30 P.M. Various sessions in the program focus on the sacraments, morality, catechetical teachings of our Church, etc. The sessions will be taught by priests and lay ministers of the three parishes. We encourage our parishioners to spread the word about the program to friends, family members, and neighbors. We ask that anyone interested in the program, or anyone who may have questions about the program, to please call and leave your name and phone number at our parish office [708-403-0101] so that we may speak with you.

Parish Finance Council... The Parish Finance Council will gather for our end of the fiscal year meeting on Tuesday, June 27, at 6:00 PM, at Granite City Restaurant.

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CORCORAN’S CORNER Looking Ahead to August: We have three future dates to pencil into your calendar:

1) Family Movie Night... On Friday, August 11, [this has been changed from August 4!] we are planning to hold a FREE fam-ily Movie Night in the Parish Life Center. People are welcome to bring snacks and refreshments, and pack blankets or sleeping bags for the children to lie on as they watch the movie. The time and movie selection is yet to be determined. More information will follow.

2) Helping Hands Project… The Orland Hills and Tinley Park Ministerial Association (which St. Elizabeth Seton Parish is part of) is sponsoring a joint clean-up day for Saturday, August 12. We will tackle several local park and home “yard work” clean-up projects. This is a multi-generational effort enabling teens, young adults, and adults to work together to benefit our local communities. More details as to time and location is forthcoming. But if you might want to be involved in this, pencil the date into your calendar.

3) St. Elizabeth Seton Men’s Club 3) Parking Lot Vendor Sale... The Men’s Club plans to sponsor an Outdoor Vendor Sale in our parish parking lot for Saturday, Aug. 19. Vendors can arrive at 8:00 AM to set up. The “sale” will open at 9:00 AM and finish at 3:00 PM (at which the vendor booths will come down, and the lot readied for arrival of our congregation after 4:00 PM for our 5:00 PM Mass). Costs for vendor spaces will soon be announced.

United States Flag In Our Sanctuary... Over the last four years I have placed the United States Flag in our parish sanctuary from Flag Day on June 14th through the Fourth of July Independence Day celebration. I do so during this “patriotic season” to help us to focus our prayer for our Nation, and the values which we uphold. Let us pray for all our elected officials, all who work for the government in any way, and for all those who serve our Nation in any capacity. Our civic involvement and prayer seek to keep the nation on the right path.

“Wisdom and Wine”…

On Friday, July 14, at 7:00 PM, in the Parish Life Center, the St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry will once again sponsor “Wisdom and Wine.” This year the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chi-cago, and our former Associate Pastor, Fr. Ron Hicks, is the featured speaker and will share insights on the late Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. The evening features Fair Trade Wines, appetizers, desserts. A $10 ticket is available in the parish office.

Domestic Violence Follow-Up… As I mentioned last weekend in our parish bulletin, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish is working with St. Stephen Parish to follow up on the issue of Domestic Abuse and Violence. I am happy to report that three representatives from each of our parishes met on June 15 at St. Stephen Church under the direction of Deacon Bill Schultz of St. Stephen. The representative group is in the planning stages of setting the agenda for the coming year. As plans are set we will share information on the agenda with everyone in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the planning/steering committee will meet again on Thursday, July 20, at 7:00 PM in the Fr. Bill Gubbins Center for Faith Formation.

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7:00 PM — FAIR TRADE WINE POURS and DISCUSSION

8:00 PM — FR. RON HICKS — SOCIAL JUSTICE TALK

Wine growers in developing countries can now rely on stable incomes to provide for their families, pay workers fairly, and provide working environments that are safe and free from child labor, forced overtime and harassment. We will begin the night discussing this topic and sharing four different Fair Trade certified and sustainable wines from South Africa and Chile.

Archbishop Oscar Romero: Both Just and Holy Can you serve both your country and God? Some people would say that you have to choose one or the other. However, Romero gives us a powerful example of how to BOTH work tirelessly for justice in his country of El Salvador AND also serve God and His Church with faithfulness and holiness. Father Hicks will illustrate how God called this humble man, Oscar Romero, to become the voice of the poor and the marginalized without counting the price which was his martyrdom.

TICKET DONATION: $10 — INCLUDES A COMMEMORATIVE EMBOSSED ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHURCH WINE GLASS

In celebration of our 30 years as a parish, each individual attending will receive a specially designed wine glass to take home.

LIMITED SEATING. 21-OVER EVENT. Tickets sold in the Parish Office.

No tickets will be sold at-the-door. For information call 708-403-0101, x107.

Wisdom and Wine is an adult faith formation event that allows adults to come together in a relaxed atmosphere for social time and spiritual development. Attendees are invited to participate in engaging discussion following the presentation on a current Catholic topic. We begin the evening with a Fair Trade Wine Discussion and wine pours. Appetizers, desserts, fair trade dips, coffee served.

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Discussion Topic: Archbishop Oscar Romero,

Both Just and Holy

The St. Elizabeth Social Action Ministry invites you a very

special Summer event...

Friday, July 14 7:00 pm Parish Life Center

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Sat., June 24 (5pm) Thomas J. Kelleher; Jack Brennan Sun., June 25 (7:15am) For All Parishioners; Michael Federico, Sr. (8:30am) Lenny J. Ciannamea, Jr.; Krull Family (10am) Therese Manka; Edward Rogala (11:30am) The Brady Family (Living); Theresa Labus Mon., June 26 (9am) Frank Balda; Wladyslawa Lepak Tues., June 27 (9am) Mike Pikula; Estelle Bulik Wed., June 28 (9am) Jennifer and Katherine Soprych (Living); Donald Schaufele Thurs., June 29 (9am) Anna Vallort; Robbie (Living) Fri., June 30 (9am) Rita Prost and Bob Prost (Living); David Kokotan Sat., July 1 (5pm) May Kay Peters; Betty Gildea

Sun., July 2 (7:15am) Kenneth Piet; Jelisava Samamic (8:30am) Jim and Eleanor Martin (50th Anniversary); For All Parishioners (10am) Grace Beissel; Willard and Estelle Bush (11:30am) Terence Kenney; Carolyn Roy

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Sarah Fleming Bernadine Harmata Gerri Grabowski Avery Hawker Claire Baldwin Dorothy Thornton Thomas Yaverski Joseph Yaverski John Biegel Steven Fugger And for our deceased: Stefanija Miliauskas Frances Klomes Loretta O’Connell Edward Nelson Gladys Boyd George Kolar Shirley Earley John Nowobielski “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

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Sandra Garcia (Niece: Amilia Garcia)

Valdas and Asta Uktveris (Children: Simona and Mantas Uktveris)

Randy and Jennifer Hill (Children: Joshua and Aleigh Hill) Nicholas and Michelle Cavaligos (Child: Katherine Cavaligos)

WELCOME

PLEASE PRAY FOR

MASS INTENTIONS

STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION FOR 6-18-17: $19,078.25

KIDS COLLECTION: $14.50

Thank you for your generosity.

Please pray for this couple preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Marissa Betley and Derek Smith; 7-20-17 Cynthia McNally and Jeffrey Boubelik; 7-29-17

WEDDINGS

Who might be interested? Adults who are: not yet baptized; baptized in another Christian denomination or were baptized Catholic but have not yet received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.

For information call the office at 708-403-0101.

Have you considered exploring the Catholic Faith? Know someone who might be interested?

Rite of Christian Initiation

For Adults

It takes a lot of GENEROUS people to make a GREAT

Religious Education Program!

Catechists are needed on MONDAYS for these grades:

Grade 1 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 8

We also need on MONDAYS: Substitute Catechists Main Office Supervisor

Hall Monitors

To volunteer or for information contact Sue Matthews (DRE) at smatthews@steseton.com

or 708-403-0137 x115.

New Catechist Meeting is August 14.

A Meta-Narrative of Concilation By Reverend Ronald Rolheiser

S everal years ago, I was at a symposium at which we were discussing the struggle that

many young people have today with their faith. One of the partici-pants, a young French Canadian Oblate, offered this perspective:

I work with university students as a chaplain. They have a zest for life and an energy and color that I can only envy. But inside of all this zest and energy, I notice that they lack hope because they don’t have a meta-narrative. They don’t have a big story, a big vision, that can give them perspective beyond the ups and downs of their everyday lives. When their health, relationships, and lives are going well, they feel happy and full of hope; but the reverse is also true. When things aren’t going well the bottom falls out of their world. They don’t have anything to give them a vision beyond the present moment.

I n essence, what he is describing might be called “the peace that this world can give us.” In his farewell discourse, Jesus contrasts two kinds of peace:

a peace that he leaves us and a peace that the world can give us. What is the difference?

The peace that the world can give to us is not a negative or a bad peace.

It is real and it is good, but it is fragile and inadequate.

It is fragile because it can easily be taken away from us. Peace, as we experience it ordinarily in our lives, is generally predicated on feeling healthy, loved, and secure. But all of these are fragile. They can change radically with one visit to the doctor, with an unexpected dizzy spell, with sudden chest pains, with the loss of a job, with the rupture of a relationship, with the suicide of a loved one, or with multiple kinds of betrayal that can blindside us. We try mightily to take measures to guarantee health, security, and the trustworthiness of our relationships, but we live with a lot of anxiety, knowing these are always fragile. We live inside an anx-ious peace. As well, the peace we experience in our ordinary lives never comes to us without a shadow. As Henri Nouwen puts it, there is a quality of sadness that pervades all the moments of our life so that even in our most happy mo-ments there is something missing. In every satisfaction there is an awareness of limitation.

In every success there is fear of jeal-ousy. In every friendship there is dis-tance. In every embrace there is lone-liness. In this life there is not such a thing as a clear-cut, pure joy. Every bit of life is touched by a bit of death. The world can give us peace, except it never does this perfectly.

What Jesus offers is a peace that is not fragile,

that is already beyond fear and anxiety,

that does not depend upon feeling healthy, secure, and loved in this world.

What is this peace?

A t the Last Supper and as he was dying, Jesus offered us his gift of peace. And what

is this? It is the absolute assurance that we are connected to the source of life in such a way that nothing, ab-

solutely nothing, can ever sever—not bad health, not be-trayal by someone, indeed, not even our own sin. We are unconditionally loved and held by the source of life itself and nothing can change that. Nothing can change God’s unconditional love for us. That’s the meta-narrative we need in order to keep per-spective during the ups and downs of our lives. We are like actors in a play. The ending of the story has already been written and it is a happy one. We know that we will triumph in the end, just as we know that we will have some rocky scenes before that ending. If we keep that in mind, we can more patiently bear the seeming death-dealing tragedies that befall us. We are being held unconditionally by the source of life itself, God. If that is true, and it is, then we have an assurance of life, wholeness, and happiness beyond the loss of youth, the loss of health, the loss of reputation, the betrayal of friends, the suicide of a loved one, and even beyond our own sin and betrayals. In the end, as Julian of Norwich says, all will be well, and all will be well, and every manner of being will be well. And we need this assurance. We live with constant anxiety because we sense that our health, security, and relationships are fragile, that our peace can easily disap-pear. We live too with regrets about our own sins and be-trayals. And we live with more than a little uneasiness about broken relationships and loved ones broken by bit-terness or suicide. Our peace is fragile and anxious. We need to more deeply appropriate Jesus’ farewell gift to us: I leave you a peace that no one can take from you: Know that you are loved and held unconditionally.

“Jesus said to the Twelve: Fear no one.

Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed,

nor secret that will not be known.”

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The Euthanasia Deception Film Tuesday, June 27, 7pm

Devine Center, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park “The Euthanasia Deception” is a film produced in Canada by the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. This documentary covers issues related to euthanasia and as-sisted suicide such as safeguards, autonomy and com-passionate healthcare. Through compelling testimonies the truth for which our Catholic Church stands is given evidence. This film showing is co-sponsored by St. Julie Respect Life Ministry and the Father C.C. Boyle Council of the Knights of Columbus. All parishioners and area resi-dents are welcome to join us. A short discussion will follow the film. Information about these issues is available at www.epcc.ca, or by contacting Sheila at sheila@stjulie.org or 708-429-6767, x232.

The “Visiting Monstrance” Last day! Thursday, June 29

St. Julie Billiart Church 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the “Visiting Monstrancefrom 8:30am-4pm in the Sacred Heart Chapel adjacent to the St. Julie Church. The “Visiting Monstrance” is a visible tool of evangelization used by the Pope John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Assn. to enhance devotion to the Eucharist throughout our Archdiocese. This beautiful monstrance was taken to Rome and blessed by St. John Paul II on March 2, 2005, from his hospital room. St. John Paul II died one month later on April 2, 2005. He consecrated the vessel specifically to promote Eucharistic Adoration, prayer for priests, and vocations.

McAuley Curtain Call Theatre The Lion King and Mulan

Mother McAuley High School "Curtain Call" Theatre Camp will present The Lion King on Thursday, June 29, at 3pm, and Friday, June 30 at 10am; Mulan will be presented on Thursday, June 29 at 5pm and Friday, June 30 at 12 Noon. Tickets cost are $5 and may be purchased at the door or online at mothermcauley.org. Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School is located at 3737 W. 99th St., Chicago.

St. Felicitas All-Class Reunion 2017 Friday, July 28, 2017 — Dinner and Event 6-11pm. Sunday, July 30, 2017 — 10am Mass/School tour follows. followed by school tour. Details and tickets at www.felicitasreunion.com. Questions: 773-678-8025.

Mass Times For Travelers

Summer travelers may be interested to know that they can

log on to www.masstimes.org or call 858-207-6277 for information on Catholic Mass times around the country (zip code needed). You may also learn where the nearest church is (zip code needed). Worship while you journey through the summer months.

VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS “PARTY IN THE PARK”

This weekend! You are invited to Party in the Park at Kelly Park, 16553 S. Haven Ave., Orland Hills! Live entertain-ment, children’s activities, fireworks, food vendors, Family Tent and much more. The celebration will feature the finest in local entertainment including, Hi Infidelity, Libido Funk Circus, American English, and other local favorites. Admission is free!

Visit www.ohpartyinthepark.com for their full schedule.

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Raise the Roof Fundraiser —

Hawaiian-Style! On Friday, June 16, our parish along with St. Stephen, St. Julie, and St. Francis of Assisi parishes, connected to raise funds to replenish costs for our regional Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. This was the second of several future “Raise the Roof” summer fundraisers to pay off a $200,000 repair loan for windows and wall at the school. Congratulations to the raffle winners (listed on page two). Many thanks to all who contributed to this fun event!

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SETON SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

For information please visit www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

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SECOND COLLECTION THIS WEEKEND, JUNE 24 AND JUNE 25

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SAINT OF THE WEEK Seniors of Seton

UPCOMING EVENTS

THERE WERE CHRISTIANS IN ROME WITHIN A DOZEN OR SO YEARS AFTER THE DEATH OF JESUS, though they were not the converts of the “Apostle of the Gentiles” (Romans 15:20). Paul had not yet visited them at the time he wrote his great letter in 57-58 A.D. There was a large Jewish population in Rome. Probably as a result of controversy between Jews and Jewish Christians, the Emperor Claudius expelled all Jews from Rome in 49-50 A.D. Suetonius the historian says that the expulsion was due to disturbances in the city “caused by the certain Chrestus” [Christ]. Perhaps many came back after Claudius’ death in 54 A.D. Paul’s letter was addressed to a Church with members from Jewish and Gentile backgrounds. In July of 64 A.D., more than half of Rome was destroyed by fire. Rumor blamed the tragedy on Nero, who wanted to enlarge his palace. He shifted the blame by accusing the Christians. According to the historian Tacitus, many Christians were put to death because of their “hatred of the human race.” Peter and Paul were probably among the victims. Threatened by an army revolt and condemned to death by the senate, Nero committed suicide in 68 A.D. at the age of 31.

COMMENT Wherever the Good News of Jesus was preached, it met the same opposition as Jesus did, and many of those who began to follow him shared his suffering and death. But no human force could stop the power of the Spirit unleashed upon the world. The blood of martyrs has always been, and will always be, the seed of Christians.

Have a happy, safe Summer!

Meetings resume Sept. 5, 2017.

FIRST MARTYRS OF THE CHURCH OF ROME

Around the year 64, the city of Rome experienced a devastating fire. The Emperor Nero blamed it on the Christians, and a severe persecution followed. Included in the mass murder of Christians were the First Martyrs of Rome. We don’t

know their names, but their witness to the faith is certain.

Come join the fun! Back by popular demand:

DOOR COUNTY Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017-

Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 Seniors of Seton and Festival

of Friendship bus tour. Accommodations in Egg Harbor, WI, at the Newport Resort. Tour includes museum and tug boat tour in Sturgeon Bay, stop at Cave Point County Park, a live theater show, time for shopping, and a traditional Fish Boil. On the way home there will be stops at Lambeau Field in Green Bay for a tour of the stadium with a tailgate lunch, and at Mars Cheese Castle. Trip flyers are available in the parish office.

RESERVATION DEADLINE WITH PAYMENT IN FULL

BY AUGUST 15, 2017.

Contact Anna at 708-532-6731 for pricing, questions, or more information.

Golden Opportunities Books Half-Price-$10!

Golden Opportunities Coupon books offer local restaurants offering discounts of 50% off or 2-for-1. In addition, great savings at movies, grocery stores, sporting events, and more! Many coupons valid once a month thru 10-1-17!

Cash or check payable to Seniors of Seton (SOS).

Available in the church office.

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Reflections for THIRTEENTH

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

TIME July 2, 2017

Gracious God, by our baptism we have become your daugh-ters and sons. Open our eyes to welcome

all people in Your name, and help us to make clear that be-

longing to Your Son, Jesus, makes a real

difference in our lives.

Our lives are networks of relationships, which can change over the course of time. We are challenged in the changes to keep Christ as our primary relationship.

NEXT WEEK: THE FIRST RELATIONSHIP

There is a price to pay in order to follow our Lord. We will have to suffer for the sake of the gospel and be willing to sacrifice our comforts

and even our way of looking at reality, for God’s ways are not our ways. Those who care for a messenger of the gospel will be rewarded. Whoever offers a cup of water for the sake of the gospel is serving the Lord Himself. Not all of us can go off into foreign mission, nor serve in heroic ways. Yet, we can be part of the support staff for those who are actively involved in ministry. We must reevaluate the small things that we do out of faith and remember that our actions are plant-ing the seeds of the kingdom.

St. Therese of Lisieux said that not all of us are called to do great things, but all are capable of doing small things with great love. The value of many of our actions is not based upon who will see them or how great they seem. The value is based on how they reflect the love in our hearts. Besides, we can never know how these small actions will change the world. One small action done in one part of the world can have a tremendous impact on everything, for that one action produces a loving response which invites still another, etc. Today’s readings are an example of that. The woman who welcomes Elisha develops a relationship with him, even providing him with a furnished room. He seeks a way to thank them and upon discovering she has no child, promises that will change. Jesus instructs His followers that their relationship with Him must take precedence over all others. And being in relationship with Him includes welcoming others who have a relationship with God: prophets, righteous people, and disciples. Baptism asks the same of us. We are now dead to sin and alive for God and all who belong to God in Christ Jesus. Making our relationship with Jesus Christ primary helps us to take up our cross: the afflictions, mortifications, troubles, and contradictions that come our way in life. How can we live in ways that make clear that our relationship with Jesus Christ is our primary commitment, whatever our way or state in life?

REFLECTION

Elisha promises a baby son to the hospitable woman (2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a). This story is about a woman who recognized that Elisha was a man of God and acted ac-cordingly by arranging a place for him to stay when he passed through her village. She asked for no favors of the LORD or of the prophet. She dedicated herself to service. Her service was not something extraordinary, just simple hospitality. In this she served the LORD. The prophet discovered through a

servant that the woman had no children. He promised the woman that by the next year she would have a child. This reading speaks about how God will reward us for the good deeds we do for others in His name. Some-times that reward comes in things we receive now; other times it is an eternal reward. The greatest reward is to receive the chance to express our love and generosity.

Choosing Jesus to be the center of our lives means making a positive and negative deci-sion. The positive decision is to place our hope and trust in our Lord. The negative deci-sion is to stop trusting in the things of the world. They cannot bring us the peace and joy that we seek. Saint Paul speaks of dying to our slavery to sin and passions. We have

to be able to say no to those things that dis-tance us from what is truly important. We do this once and for all at our Baptism, but we must also do it every day in each decision that we make. This leaves us free to choose God. We are no longer trying to serve God and mammon. We place our hearts totally in our God.

We shall live in newness of life as Christ was raised from the dead (Romans 6:3-4, 8-11).

FIRST READING

SECOND READING

Whoever gives but a cup of cold water to another will surely be rewarded (Matthew 10:37-42). GOSPEL

Readings for the Week June 26-July 1: Mon.: Gn 12:1-9; Mt 7:1-5 Tues.: Gn 13:2, 5-18; Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wed.: Gn 15:1-12, 17-18; Mt 7:15-20 Thurs.: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18; Mt 16:13-19 Fri.: Gn 17:1, 9-10, 15-22; Mt 8:1-4 Sat. Gn 18:1-15; Mt 8:5-17

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Here is this week’s dates/times for June CJB Counter Sales: Monday Counter Sales [9-10am]: June 26 Wednesday Counter Sales [6-7pm] June 28

SCRIP ORDER FORMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH OFFICE…

FILL IT OUT AND TURN IT IN TO THE PARISH OFFICE. WHEN YOUR ORDER IS FULFILLED, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED.

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ST. ELIZABETH SETON PRAYER/OUTREACH MINISTRIES

Social Action Ministry How we serve: Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen in Joliet; Sharing Parish with St. Procopius Church; Pro Life Ministry includes: COURAGE Program, Mother’s Day Flowers For Life; Life Chain Sunday, Diaper Drive; Respond Now Out-reach; SWIFT (South West Interfaith Team); Environmental Ministry; Speaker nights.

Seton Rosary Group All are invited to join in praying of the Holy Rosary. We meet each Tuesday and Thursday in the church, by our statue of the Mary, following the 9am Mass.

Chaplet of Divine Mercy The Divine Mercy Chaplet is recited every Wednesday morning in the church, following the 9am Mass.

Heart Warmers Meal Ministry Heart Warmers is an outreach program where Seton volun-teers deliver homemade meals to people of our parish com-munity when they are experiencing times with medical, health, new baby, recovery, or grief issues. To schedule re-ceiving a meal or to become a meal provider contact Barb Cristofaro at 708-349-7493 or heartwarmers-ses@att.net.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Shawls are prayerfully created, blessed, and distributed to those who have a need for the spiritual, physical or emo-tional comfort. Knit or crochet in your home and/or at the twice-monthly meetings. To become a knitter or to obtain a shawl, call Sharon Leone at 708-226-4836.

Seton Sowers-Newborns in Need If you knit/crochet/sew, your skills to make clothing/blankets for premature newborn babies at the University of Illinois Hospital. We meet monthly in the O’Mara Hall. Donations of yarn/fabric/baby toiletries/supplies accepted. For information/meeting dates, contact Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.

HOPE Employment Ministry HOPE is open to everyone. All of our services, to both job seekers and employers, are free. We meet the first Tuesday of each month in O’Mara Hall at 7pm. Our meetings consist of networking, resume review, guest speakers and open fo-rums. Contact Lee Junkans at ajunkans@aol.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere desire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in the downstairs O’Mara Hall on Thursdays, from 7:30-8:45pm. AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking.

Families Anonymous If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has a substance abuse problem, attend a Families Anony-mous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). Call 708-429-2507 or 708-269-9853.

St. Vincent de Paul Society Anyone within parish boundaries in need of assistance from SVDP, may call the parish office at 708-403-0101.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION

New Parishioners We welcome new members. All are invited to participate in the life and mission of the parish. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available in the parish office and on our parish website. Please visit the parish office to register or obtain the registration form on the parish website. Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturday, between 4:15-4:45pm. Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the parish office Center early. Limited to six children per Sunday. Baptismal Preparation Couples preparing for the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in faith development. This session is mandatory prior to the Baptism. Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Call 708-403-0101 for information. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Adults, 18 and older, who wish to become Catholic are enrolled in a formation process (RCIA) that includes prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the Church’s life and values, rituals and traditions. For in-formation call the parish office 708-403-0101. Ministry of Care is available to give Communion to the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for assistance. In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regu-lations hospitals can no longer contact the parish re-garding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center. Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are asked to make arrangements six months in advance. Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from readings and music to flowers and video taping. Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, as well as at a number of special liturgies. Teen Choir sings at the 11:30am Sunday Masses.

Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101.

9300 West 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 708-403-0101

www.steseton.com

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A FINAL THOUGHT FOR YOUR WEEK

YOU ARE NOT ALONE By Heather Neds, Celebration Publications

T he Gospel we hear today is clear. The truth cannot be hidden from

God; everything is revealed in his presence. When you check in with God, nothing is hidden. God knows our deepest secrets and knows our true intentions. God is ready to offer strength, support and even the words to heal our spirits. Acknowledge God and we will be delivered safely into his arms. This is what it means to be a disciple. Early in Matthew’s account we hear Jesus say: “Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you falsely because of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven” (Mt 5:11-12a).

Must we suffer hateful stares that stab like daggers? The judgmental whispers behind closed doors? Unkind words, false accusations and the like?

Is this the price we pay to get to heaven?

J esus is no stranger to people watching and waiting for him to misstep. Sitting in wait, ready to tear him down and put him to shame. During much of

his public ministry, many of the Sadducees and Pharisees were plotting against him. They tried to twist his words and trap him into blasphemous speech. The religious leaders created a plan to get rid of him. They arrested him and made up allegations of wrong doing. They ridiculed him for speaking what he believed was the truth. Then beat him until his body was broken and unrecognizable. But, they didn’t get the best of Jesus, even as he stood silent, without protest. Those who plotted against Jesus believed they were saving the people from the heresy Jesus spoke. When they tore Jesus down, it inflated their egos. They felt they were right to “put him in his place.” Though Jesus’ opponents attacked his body and mind, his spirit remained strong. They believed they had power over him. But Jesus didn’t let those who persecuted him have the last word. He knew he needed

to persevere so justice could prevail. When Adam and Eve brought sin into the world, Jesus already knew he would come to earth in order to free us from sin. He knew he needed to die so the battle could be won. When he died on the cross, Jesus overcame evil once and for all.

How do you respond when given the cold shoulder?

Passed up for a promotion? Fired? Do you fight back?

Throw stones? Where do you turn for help

in the battle? How do you persevere? When put to the test,

what do you do?

A s a disciple, you need to follow Jesus’ example. He knew he was not alone — and neither are you. From the Garden of

Gethsemane to his Resurrection, God was there with Jesus. He was there in the words Jesus spoke to those who defended him when he was arrested. God was there comforting Jesus as the crown of thorns pierced his skull. Jesus was surrounded by angels, protecting him with each snap of the whip and each painful step he took carrying the cross. And after Jesus died, God let the darkness settle before the light was revealed in the resurrection.

Are you standing in the light?

Shouting God’s praise from the rooftop? Do you acknowledge God when you are in the

trenches and the world seems to be against you? Do you stand in truth with God to be your constant help? Do your words and actions reflect your trust

that God will not abandon you, that he is with you through it all?

This is what it means to be a disciple.

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Pastoral Staff Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph.D, Pastor Rev. John Zurek, Associate Pastor Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Deacon: Frank Gildea Deacon: Dennis (Barb) Cristofaro Deacon: Joe (Mary) Truesdale

Liturgy Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy

Music Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music

Parish Office Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Communications Director Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist Karen Mirecki, Afternoon Receptionist

Youth/Young Adult Ministry Kyle Groves, Director Bruce Hall, Coordinator

Religious Education Staff Susan Matthews, Director of Religious Education Diana Barracca, Administration Assistant Mary Vlaming, Secretary

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Laurie De Mik-Renn, CJB Day Maintenance Supervisor Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, Staff Dan Kosty, Staff

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Monday-Friday:

9:00 am Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday:

7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487

Parish Office: 708-403-0101 WEBSITE: WWW.STESETON.COM Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM SUNDAY: 8:30AM-1PM

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School WEBSITE: WWW.CJBSCHOOL.ORG 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin

7/1 & 7/2 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM

GREETERS J. Gaskey T. Grebenor C. Labus S. Labus M. Pahl K. Pahl G. Roy G. Roy K. Roy M. Roy

E. Briette J. Esposito C. Esposito M. Foley D. Krieger B. Majer W. McGlashan A. McGlashan J. Niemiec

L. Allen C. Bannon F. Caputo M. Crance R. Cubalchini M. Cubalchini S. Giovanazzi O. Lopez, Jr.

D. Ahern G. Bauman W. Bric J. Grant J. Keller D. Keller D. Kujawa M. Moore M. Moore

E. Esparza E. Esparza M. Hattar J. Islas L. Islas S. Klean F. McCarthy S. Potts T. Water A. Waters J. Waters

LECTORS B. DeJonge J. Bessette

P. Rodgers

E. Espina C. Bannon

M. Eisenberg R. Velcich

G. Rekar S. Roethle

ALTAR SERVERS

S. D’Andrea S. D’Andrea T. Quinlan

M. Rihani H. Ryan A. Rihani

K. Soltys C. Bueche C. Soltys

E. Gacek O. Durkin C. Durkin

C. Jaeger P. Lynch C. Zufan

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

M. O’Connor M. Paluch J. Paluch B. Raymond M. Miller G. Roy L. Jeffrey G. Yakes M. Garcia C. Innis T. Hanlon M. Miller

D. Houha M. Fundator K. McSwain D. Skrzypiec L. Skrzypiec V. Keane M. O’Connor A. Weishaar

B. Hall M. Dziallo T. Leeson J. Juds C. Kirk L. Austin J. Austin K. Oliver J. Klomes P. Skowronek P. Bergamini S. Arcos

S. Rosinski M. Broderick P. Krueger M. Quinn J. Kocher K. Kocher B. Hansen J. Kokotan-Krauss T. Federico J. Federico E. Federico E. Barin

T. Welser T. Wolski K. Hall T. Scorzo J. Holmquist C. Holmquist S. Ivey K. James D. Sigourney M. O’Connor