St. Linus Parish

Cardinal Blase Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

Most Reverend Andrew Peter Wypych Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago

Church: 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 422-2400 Parish Website: www.stlinusoaklawn.org School: 10400 S. Lawler 425-1656 www.stlinusschool.org Office of Religious Education: 10300 S. Lawler 636-4373 www.saintlinusreligiouseducation.org Parish Fax: 708-422-2707 OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 9-8 Friday and Saturday, 9-6 Sunday, 9-2 PARISH STAFF: PASTOR: Rev. Mark Walter ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Rev. Gene F. Smith, D. Min. Rev. Joseph Cook PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Joseph Auer PERMANENT DEACON: Robert Cislo DEACON EMERITUS: Edward Gadomski SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Margaret Hayes D.R.E.: Cheryl Antos, D. Min. MUSIC DIRECTOR: Peg Mooney YOUTH MINISTER: Teresa LeCompte BUSINESS MANAGER: Joseph Dillon FAMILY MINISTRY: Joan Hickey ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Peggy Masino MAINTENANCE OFFICE: Bob Powers AA MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUPS: Saturday morning at 10:00 AM in the basement of the Rectory. Sunday evening at 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center. Contact Larry 708-371-8960 or Pat 773-329-4202. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Monday evening at 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center. NEW PARISHIONERS: New parishioners are welcome to register at the rectory as soon as possible.

Second Sunday of Lent

February 25, 2018

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS: SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Saturday, 4:00 PM Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 Noon MONDAY-FRIDAY: 6:00 AM Communion Service MONDAY-FRIDAY: 7:00 AM Mass MONDAY-SATURDAY: 8:30 AM Mass HOLY DAYS: See the bulletin for Mass schedule. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday 12:00 to 1:00 PM and by appointment. PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration in the Jesus Light of the World Adoration Chapel. (Enter from parking lot.)

MARIAN DEVOTIONS The rosary is said each weekday after the 7:00 and 8:30 AM Masses and after the 8:30 AM Mass on Saturday. BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:15 PM. Prior to the Baptism a one hour preparation session for the parents is required. Class is offered on the FIRST Monday of the month. (except when it is a holiday) To make arrangements, please call the rectory. MARRIAGE Please contact one of the priests or deacon to arrange the date and time of your marriage celebration at least four months prior to the date. ST. LINUS SEEKING WISDOM PRAYER GROUP Meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in the Cardiff Center.

From Fr. Mark’s Desk: Second Sunday of Lent: “Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, ‘Rabbi, it is good that we are here!’.” My Uncle Jim was my mother’s brother. He along with my grandmother and her sister lived next door to us growing up. We were always in their house and they were always in our house. (Looking back on it, they may not have always been ideal!!) Anyway, my uncle had a desk in his room and under the glass that covered his desk was a poem. As a young person, I liked the poem but forgot it over the years. This past January, my uncle passed away after a short bout with cancer. After he passed away, I went into his study and on his desk, under the glass, was the same poem I remembered from so many years ago. I thought I would share it with you. Don’t Judge Others Too Hard Pray do not find fault with the man who limps, Or stumbles along the road, Unless you have worn the shoes he wears, Or struggled beneath his load. There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt, Though hidden away from view, Or the burden he bears, placed on your back, Might cause you to stumble, too. Don’t sneer at the man who’s down today, Unless you have felt the blow That caused his fall, or felt the shame That only the fallen know. You may be strong, but still the blows That were his, if dealt to you, In the self-same way at the self-same time Might cause you to stagger, too. Don’t be harsh with the one who sins Or pelt him with words and stone, Unless you are sure, yea, doubly sure, That you have no sins of your own. For you know, perhaps, if the tempter’s voice Should whisper as soft to you, As it did to him when he went astray, Would cause you to falter, too! (Author Unknown) A look ahead: St. Linus Parish Mission Monday March 5th, Tuesday March 6th, Wednesday March 7th at 7pm in church. Topic: The Parables: Our story Presenter: Fr. Mark Walter Have a great week!! Fr. Mark

Altar Servers Schedule Feb. 26— Mar. 4 ,2018 Mon.—Fri. 7:00AM Mon. S. Kilroy, B. Bayers Tues. A. Sales, A. Mucksavage Wed. C. Regan, R. Regan Thurs. AJ Perz, M. Perz Fri. B. Kenny, H. Stepek Saturday—8:30AM R. Minogue, M. Lurquin Saturday, March 3, 2018 4:00PM B. Bayers, D. O’Grady, B. Ratajczak Sunday, March 4, 2018 7:30 AM S. Kilroy, J. Celauro, , E. Hennesy 9:00AM J. Healy, T. Healy, G. Gondela 10:30AM R. Regan, C. Carrillo, A. Lascody Noon B. Kenny, D. Leodoro, M. Perz

Eternal Rest Grant To Them, O Lord

We remember the sick in our Parish: Kurt Baldwin, Mark Baldwin, Dominic Balesteri, Ellen Berry, Mary Blazek, Kelly Bojan, Elizabeth Bombal, Marge Bostrom, Elaine Braasch, Joan Brennan, Tim Bren-nan, Marty Brogan, Stan Brown, Mary Anne Browne, Wal-ter Bruen, Cathy Burns, Maria Cardosi, Dominick Carone, Lorraine Cetrone, Doug Combs, Mae Combs, Rebecca Combs, Susan Connor, Sr. Rita Corkery, Dawn Creed, Mille Cronin, Dianne Danaher, Amanda Davis, Kathy De Ruiter, Ernie Di Julio, David Downing, Peggy Doyle, Brian Duffin, Norbert Dunkel, Connie Fazzini, Allison Fila, Wayne Finn, Dolores Ford, Erin Fox, Deacon Ed and Emily Gadomski, Nancy Gannon, Judy Germann, Phyllis Golden, Geri Grabowski, John Gruchot, Phyllis Hennen, Christine Hodgman, Florence Hodgson, Jack Hogan, Mike Im-mordino, Denise Jandura, Rick Jandura, Lena Kali-nowska, Art Kennedy, Celeste Kinsella, Mary Kmak, Ber-nice Kosobucki, Nancy Koss, Sally Kraml, Steven Krupa, Valentine Kulczak, Ann Kulig, Maureen Lawton, Annie Liston, Joan Loftus, Robert Lux, Con Lynch, Phyllis Marchese, Joseph Mariani, Donn Marshall, Nancy McCor-mick, Maureen McVey, Nancy Medler, Raymond Menard, Marlene Merlini, Ronald Merlini, Zac Merrill, Jim Metke, Bernadette Hainsworth Miller, Rose Miskovic, James Mitchell, Raymond Montez, Denise Mullins, Catherine Murphy, Sue Murphy-Zimbricky, Thomas Murphy, Zeneida Narea, Ken Neth, Mike and Carol Nolan, Martin O’Boyle, Mary O’Boyle, Joyce O’Connor, Jeffery O’Don-nell, Dan O’Gorman, Steven Olivares, Patricia Oziem, Laina Panek, Nicholas Parente, Bob Pastore, Dorothy Pavc, Caitlyn Pawlowski, Kenny Pawlowski, Michael Pfef-fer, Jason Phillips, Lorraine Pontarelli, Meg Radcliff, Eliza-beth Raditsch, Virginia Ranney, Marieta Rebodos, Bren-dan Reidy, Priscilla Rian, Connie Roffolo, Alanna, Lexi and Roxanne Ruiz, Tom Sauch, Michael Saviano, Mary Lou Schoettler, Don Sharko, Bob Skubic, Frank Smetana, Danielle Smith, Dorothy Smith, John Spirakes, Tyler Svare, Lorraine Svelnis, Susan Swanson, Gerry Taylor, Ed Tho-mas, Paul Thrun, Belin Trevino, Joe Tuminello, John Ulas-cek, Donna Verda, Carol Visk, Pat Wallace, Bernard Ward, Melanie Williams, Carol Wojociechowski, Mary Wowczuk, Barb and Dolores Zych.

Mass Schedule for Feb. 24—March 4, 2018 Saturday, February 24, 2018 8:30AM Mary Frigo / Bernadette Gardner 4:00PM Frances & Joseph DiCola / Dorothy Doyle Sunday, February 25, 2018 Second Sunday of Lent 7:30AM Beverly Wrobel / Brian McMahon 9:00AM David Donnell / Mary & Ted Woehrel / Robert & Mary Ann Mallo, 50th Wed. Anny. 10:30 AM People of St. Linus / Brian Kenny Noon Lucy Valencia / Virginia Johnson Monday, February 26, 2018 7:00AM Donald Deegan / Conta Family & Matthew Meier 8:30AM Walter Gruchot / Gertrude Chiuccariello Tuesday, February 27, 2018 7:00AM Martin Conneely 8:30AM Sister Charmaine, BVM Wednesday, February 28, 2018 7:00AM Robert Grabowski 8:30AM Int. of Gloria Graesbeck / Mary Bulow Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:00AM James McNicholas 8:30AM Mary Keane / Jack Brennan Friday, March 2, 2018 7:00AM Ken Hunnicutt 8:30AM Int. of Adoration Chapel Ministry Saturday, March 3, 2018 8:30AM Wladyslaw Szyszka 4:00PM Walter Toll Sunday, March 3, 2018 Third Sunday of Lent 7:30AM Theresa Cimaglia / Joanne Kosman 9:00AM Don Demanty / Rita Martino 10:30AM Ann & James Brennan / Sister Mary Avitta, CSSF Noon People of St. Linus / Rita Martino

Patricia Lamphier Matthew B. Pisarek

Monica Venkus Martha Jaime Sue Janowski

(sister-in-law of Al Janowski)

Come join us in the Chapel! If during Lent you need a quiet space for reflection, come to the Adoration Chapel for the Peace only Christ can give. He waits for YOU.

We have an urgent need for adorers on: Sunday: 12AM, 1AM, 3AM, 9AM; Monday: 5AM, 10AM, 12PM; Tuesday: 5AM, 12PM, 5PM; Wednesday: 6AM, 2PM; Thursday: 5AM, 9AM; Friday: 1AM, 3AM, 5AM, 10PM, 11PM; Satur-day: 5AM, 10AM, 1PM, 3PM, 4PM, 7PM.

Our new Chapel coordinators are: Reem Tadros 708-690-6777 Annie Grant 708-499-4101

Call them if you would like to commit for an hour!

MORNING OFFERING O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I

offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart,

in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in

particular for the intentions of Pope Francis:

FEBRUARY

Say “No” to Corruption: That those who have ma-terial, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption.

ST. LINUS BUDGET SCORECARD (July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018)

Sunday, February 11, 2017 # Envelopes: 386 Weekly Year to Date** Amount needed: $14,157 $467,181 (Budget includes Holy Days) Amount collected: Envelopes / Loose Cash: $ 9,796 $436,959 E-Giving: $ 923 $ 26,673 Total Collected: $10,719 $463,632 Surplus (Deficit): $ (3,438) $ (3,549) **Adjusted monthly for debit/credit memos. One check can be used, but include all the envelopes.

**Please do not tape envelopes**

Thank you for your continued support!

St. Linus Elect and Candidates at Holy Name Cathe-dral. Please pray for Blessing Egbulefu, Michael Eg-bulefu, Gina Fron, Ashley Hackstock, Stuart Donavan, and Joseph Carchedi as they prepare to be fully initiated at the Easter Vigil.

**ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL** Please be advised that gifts received during the Com-mitment Weekend have arrived at the Gift Process-ing Center, and will be processed and acknowledged in the next few weeks. This includes gifts of cash, checks and credit cards.

THE SURLY BIRD Some doctors say that cheerful people resist disease better than grumpy ones. The surly bird catches the germ. —Anonymous

Religious Education News. . . Family Mass: March 18th at 10:30 AM in the church.

RE Reconciliation on March 10th at 9:30 AM (During Saturday class time). For other info, especially for the Sacraments, please go to the website: www.saintlinusreligiouseducation.org

The St. Vincent de Paul Society

LOVE IN OUR WORK Lent is a call not just to “give up some-thing” but more important to “give some-thing for the poor.” Wherever you live in the parish, there are poor families within walking distance of your home. When in need, they ring the rectory bell. They are, in

effect, ringing your doorbell. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vin-cent de Paul was able to assist families with food, and provide help with rent and utility bills, etc.

THANK YOU to all who took part in our monthly nonperishable food collection for the St. Margaret of Scotland food pantry.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only accept GENTLY used clothing, linens or shoes in our St. Vincent de Paul collection boxes. Please place items, securely bagged, INSIDE the boxes. Please don’t put glass items in the boxes. No household items. THANK YOU. ****IF THE BOXES ARE FULL, PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE BOXES. IF IT RAINS ETC. WE END UP PUTTING THINGS IN THE DUMPSTER. AGAIN, NO BABY ITEMS.

This Week at St. Linus: Feb, 25—Mar. 4, 2018 Sun. Scout Cookie Sale CH All Masses Men’s AA Meeting CC 7:30PM Mon. Yoga CC 9:30AM Children’s Choir CH 2-4PM Baptism Prep. CC/Rm. ‘R’ 7:00PM SVdP FR 7:00PM GA Meeting CC 7:30PM Tues. Retired Men Friendship Rm. 9:00AM Prayer Group FR 10:00AM Wed. Scripture Study CC 9:15AM COR COR Rm. 7:30PM Boy Scouts CC 7:30PM Thu. Fri. Stations of the Cross CH 2 & 7 PM Sat. Men’s AA Mtg Friendship Rm. 10:00AM Sun. Men’s AA Mtg. CC 7:30PM

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years of age and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays in Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59 years of age. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meatless meal. Two smaller meatless meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength ac-cording to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast and abstinence are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday. Lenten Services: Stations of the Cross at 2:00PM* and 7:00PM on Friday. All are invited to attend.

(*only when school is in session)

Topic: The Parables: Our Story Presenter: Fr. Mark Walter

Monday, March 5th Tuesday, March 6th

Wednesday, March 7th 7pm in the church

All are invited to attend

C O R O

R N E R

Don’t miss the meeting on Wednesday, February 28th

at 7:30PM, in the COR room (enter by the flagpole)

COR retreat on March 3rd.

Contact the rectory for details.

SCIP CALENDAR—FEBRUARY

Envelope Orders are due by 9AM Monday morning in the school office or rectory.

*(Tuesday morning if there is a school holiday)

Monday, Feb. 26th Drop Envelope orders by 9am Tuesday, Feb. 27th Cash & Carry 6pm—7pm Saturday, Mar. 3rd Cash & Carry 9:15-11:00am

Errands for the Elderly One of our high school teens from St. Rita is do-ing a school service project, Errands for the Eld-erly. Assistance is being offered to the seniors of the parish with difficult tasks that they otherwise couldn’t do themselves, such as shoveling snow, moving heavy objects, yard work, etc. If you are interested in this service, please call the rectory for more information.

HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS... Little Company of Mary Hospital

Compassionate Care in the Comfort of Home If you or someone you love requires medical care but can no longer travel to a doctor’s office, you need a health care provider who makes house calls. LCMH Mobile Medical Care could be a perfect solution. An LCMH physician or nurse practitioner makes regularly scheduled visits for physical exams, disease management, prescription management and vaccinations, including flu and pneumonia. Get started today by calling 708-229-5423. More Health Ministry News: If you or someone you care about need counseling call the Catholic Charities intake number (312) 655–7725 to make an appointment at one of the other parishes that provide counselors. They are in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, and they do offer subsidized fees for those who qualify. Please take advantage of this service through Catho-lic Charities.

Queen of Hearts Raffle We are only two weeks in and the pot is already at

$4000!! Half that money goes to St. Linus Tickets are 6/$5

Tickets now available for sale in the church

parking lot after school Fridays from 2:15-3pm. Tickets also available at Reilly’s Daughter:

Monday-Friday 6-8 PM Saturday and Sunday 3-7 PM

Taco Tuesdays with Trivia every Tuesday night

Live Music every Friday and Saturday Night Don’t you deserve a date night?

One raffle ticket shall be drawn each week from

among all of the tickets sold for each drawing Drawings every Saturday night at 5pm

**You must pick the Queen of Hearts to win**

Pot rolls over to the next week if Queen of Hearts not drawn. All remaining tickets in the raffle recep-tacle will be discarded, and new tickets will need to be purchased for the next week’s drawing.

CRS Rice Bowls & Little Black Books Join our faith community—and nearly 14,000 Catho-lic communities across the United States—in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family’s CRS Rice Bowl from the entrances of church or at the rectory. (return in on Holy Thursday). During the 40 days of Lent, as companions on the journey, we will encounter our neighbor. The Little Black Books will also be available to enhance your prayer life during Lent. Please take only one per family.

COOKIE SALE!! FEBRUARY 24 / 25 AFTER ALL

THE MASSES SUPPORT OUR GIRL SCOUTS!!

ST. LINUS SCHOOL NEWS

7th grade is working on their 2nd Trimester research pro-ject! They are learning about different religions around the world by comparing them to Catholicism.

The 4th and 5th graders were part of a STEM Science class, and when finished were treated to an Open Practice with the Blackhawks. Liam Greene caught a Blackhawks shirt. It was a great time.

Second graders Ella Kokaska, Jake Weimar and Josie Gardner participated in the school wide Baby Bottle project by collecting coins to benefit organizations that support newborns and their mothers.

Dates to Remember

March 2…. Stations of the Cross For more information or to schedule a tour contact: Margaret Hayes, Principal @ 708-425-1656 Linda Delisi, Secretary @ 708-425-1656

Suffering from the Loss of a Loved One? Little Company of Mary Hospital offers two support programs for those grieving the loss of a loved one through death. For Adults: LIVING:WHEN A LOVED ONE HAS DIED—Six consecutive Wednesdays, begin-ning March 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Support Groups formed specific to loss. Registration re-quired with a one-time fee of $25.00. For Children: THE HEART CONNECTION Eight consecutive Mondays, beginning March 5th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The program is for children ages 3 to 21 years old who have lost a loved one. Program includes dinner free of charge for parents and children. Early registration is required with a one-time fee of $25.00. For further information / registration, please call the Pastoral Care Department, at 708-229-4299, Mon-day thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Women’s Center… During Lent we contemplate the agony and death of Jesus with sadness, but we also think joyfully of His resurrection. Similarly, many women in un-planned pregnancies are troubled and sad. They come to The Women’s Center and receive help, counseling and prayers. They are filled with joy after they give birth and cradle their baby in their arms. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: substitute and on-call (flexible hours are available); to sort donated items and assist clients; help with mailings and baby bottle projects; bi-lingual who are conversational in Span-ish to help in special areas; male volunteers to assist with baby furniture donations; receptionist Thursday or Friday morning and occasionally Saturday at our Evergreen Park office. For more info on these vol-unteer roles, call us at 708-320-4066.

Mass for the Beatification of Venerable Mari a Kaupas

SATURDAY-March 3rd-9:30 a.m. St. Casimir Center Chapel

2601 W. Marquette Rd., Chicago, IL

The Feast of St. Casimir will also be commemorated. The Rev. Lukas Laniauskas, S.J., will be the cele-brant. Light refreshments will be served after the lit-urgy. All are invited. For more information, call 773.776.1324.

Retreat/workshop For widowed men/women

The Joyful Again! program brings understanding and hope to help you on your new life’s journey.

“I felt welcome” “Found hope”

“Am more at peace”

Dates: March 3 & 4 April 21 & 22

For more information contact us at Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry:

Ph: 1-708-354-7211 Email: joyfulagain7211@gmail.com

Website: www.joyfulagain.org (Short video on website)

IMPORTANT: register early, space limited

Youth Vincentians with the help of other Parish Organizations

will present the St. Joseph Table

on Sunday, March 18th beginning with 12:00 Noon Mass followed by a reception in the

Cardiff Center Free Will donations will go to

help the work of our St. Vincent de Paul Society

Anyone who would like to bake for the Sweets Table, drop off your

donations at the Cardiff Center on Sunday morning, March 18th