Sharing Parish Visit… The pastor, Fr. Sean O’Sullivan S.J., and some parishioners from our sharing parish, St. Procopius, will be celebrating the 11:30AM Mass with us this Sunday, Oct. 27th. A light reception will follow in the Church Hall after Mass. All are welcome. The Feasts of All Saints and All Souls… This Friday, Nov. 1st and Saturday, Nov. 2nd we celebrate two wonderful Catholic Feast days: the Feast of All Saints and the Feast of All Souls. On All Saints Day, a holy day of obligation, we remember all the good men and women whom we have known: neighbors, friends, and relatives, who have lived good lives, been friends to God, and now are happy with him in heaven. One day, November 1st, All Saints Day, will be our own feast day in heaven, when we, too, join the saints triumphant there. It is a great day to remember our beloved dead and celebrate their goodness. On Saturday, Nov. 2nd, All Souls Day, we remember all our beloved dead, and perform a spiritual work of mercy in praying for the dead. We intercede for them to God, and ask Him to bring them through Purgatory, a process of purgation whereby any taint of sin present in our loved ones at the time of death is purified, and they are made ready for eternal life. Often is the time I have heard at a wake that the deceased had their purgatory here on earth in their final illness. At that time, their illness transformed them into perhaps a more grateful, gracious person, thankful for their families, and their lives, and more able to both receive the love of their family and to be more direct in expressing their love for their family. For some, dying is a transforming process of both letting go, and embracing peace. In all the offertory envelope packets there are envelopes for the All Saints Holy Day, and “Purgatorial Society” envelopes where people can list their beloved dead, and have monthly Masses said for all the members of the society in the coming year. All Saints Holy Day Masses are at 9 AM and at 7 PM on Friday, Nov. 1st. The All Souls Day Mass is Saturday, Nov. 2nd is at 10 AM. Nuestro Pequenos Hermanos... St. Elizabeth Seton Parish has had a very happy relationship with the “Nuestro Pequenos Hermanos y Hermanas” [Our Little Brothers and Sisters]. Last weekend we continued our relationship with them, when Fr. Phil Cleary and some of the children from El Salvador visited with us. It was a wonderful visit. This weekend we will be taking up a special second collection after Communion for them. Please be generous.

Congratulations to the new Eagles… There was a great turnout for the Boy Scout Troop #318 Eagle Scout Ceremony honoring Scott Cleary, Joseph Jaeger, and Alex Kowalski in our church last Sunday afternoon. They are three fine young men who have worked hard for years in learning wonderful life skills in scouting. It is amazing to hear all that they do. Scouting offers young men and women great opportunities to grow in both skills, experience, and confidence as they mature. We congratulate all who work with the next generation through all of the scouting programs that are offered. We also congratulate Scott, Joseph, and Alex, and their families and mentors, on this life milestone. A Christmas Smorgasbord... Over the next several weeks leading up to Christmas Day, St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners will have a number of opportunities to imitate God the Father’s generosity in gifting our world with Jesus. Christmas celebrates the mystery of the incarnation—God becoming man. We see God the Father’s love for our world in giving us his only son, and taking on our very nature. We respond in faith by believing in Jesus as our Savior, and in love by celebrating bonds with family, friends and community. For so many of us it “would not be Christmas” if we did not “do” something for someone else. Making a friendly call, sending a Christmas card or e-mail, giving a gift, doing some random act of generosity and kindness — are ways that we all have of “getting into the spirit of the season” and of making Christmas for others. Our parish provides a number of wonderful opportunities for people to be involved in assisting others. Whether it is the drive for the special need adults of St. Colletta Homes; the Ham or Turkey Drive or the Christmas Gift Drive for our sharing parish, St. Procopius; the Toy Drive for Respond Now, or supporting Fair Trade internationally, we all have our favorite ways that we seek to make Christmas for others, and for ourselves. Please appreciate that you have a veritable smorgasbord of good causes that you can assist. While you may be tempted like I am to just pull up a chair at a smorgasbord and dive in eating it all — common sense eventually kicks in for me, and I choose a little of this and that which are my favorites. We may all love a buffet, but we can not eat it all. Similarly, as these drives roll out over the coming weeks, pick those which tug at your heart. At the start of October I hosted my high school Quigley Preparatory Seminary South Class of 1973 40th Reunion in our Parish Life Center. After all party expenses were paid, all remaining $500 was donated to Catholic Charities. I admire the work that the

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Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Charities does and I told my classmates before they came that if we had any funds left over, this would be where they would be sent. As a result a number of the men gave extra funds. We not only had a fun reunion, but we did well for others. Similarly, all these drives are meant to help others in need, but they do us good as well. Going to the “Holy Land”… I am going to the “Holy Land”: to Ireland, the Land of Saints and Scholars on Wednesday, Nov. 6th for 12 days. This past August, I had first cousins come to visit me for over two weeks and I arranged their housing for them. In gratitude they invited me over for a visit. As November is “off/off” season, the air fare was dirt cheap, and they generously bought my air ticket. I will be staying with cousins in Trim, County Meath [about a 45-minute ride northwest of the city center in Dublin] for four days. I will say the 12:30 PM Sunday Mass at St. Patrick’s Church in Trim on November 10th, and then all the cousins are gathering for lunch at the Wellington Arch Hotel afterward. My dad had a brother and two sisters settle in Trim, so I have a huge squad of cousins, their children and grandchildren, living there. I am kind of like grandpa in that when I show up all my many cousins get together and see one another. After Trim I head out west to Ballyhaunis, County Mayo and Mom’s family. I will actually stay on the family farm [rather than just visit it] for two days, for the first time in decades, as my cousins have raised their children, and now have empty bedrooms in their home. We will journey 11 miles to our Lady’s Shrine of Knock for Mass. Then I will head down to see other cousins on my Dad’s side who live in Limerick. I will end with three days in Dublin, again visiting cousins on both sides of the family who live there. I do not go to Ireland for the sun and hot weather, so visiting in July or in November will not make that much difference to me. I will still see the lovely countryside and visit the relatives I know so well. I have celebrated eight aunts’ and uncles’ funerals, and three first cousins’ funerals; as well as eight cousins’ weddings, and a baptism; I have attended a cousin’s ordination to priesthood, a number of golden wedding jubilees; and milestone birthdays over the past 44 years that I have been privileged to visit relatives in Ireland and England. [I first went at the age of 13 for a cousin’s ordination. I since have preached at his Silver Jubilee of ordination, and he preached at mine!]. So many of our cousins have come over here to visit my sisters and me [28 came over for my Silver Jubilee of ordination in 2006]. I return to St. Elizabeth Seton late on November 18th. I will remember you all in prayer at the Shrine of Knock.

Thanks… Thanks to all who supported the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive last weekend. They had sold out all 17 cases at the end of the 10 AM Mass. This was their first drive here and they will know to bring more next year! All funds raised will assist our mainstreaming of students with special needs in our Religious Education program. Men’s Club… The Men’s Club Chicken Dinner was a great success last weekend. The meal was just excellent. They have a phenomenal operation going in preparing the meals. Thanks to all who attended, and to all who worked. It was a fun, low key, and tasty afternoon.

Keep Smiling...

Fr. Bill Corcoran Installation Celebration October 13, 2013

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MASS INTENTIONS

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Chloe Bunce Vanessa Parzatka Jeanne Czorniak James Smith Daniel Rakowski Tony Garczynski Ed Dudek John Fitzmaurice And for our deceased: Frank Moore “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR

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Sat., Oct. 26 (5pm) Margaret Francone; Earl Landgraf; Denis O’Malley; Mary O’Malley; Dorothy Vincent; June Tunelius; Joan Nemanius; Rose Truckenbroad Sunday, Oct. 27 (7:15am) Joseph O’Sullivan; Edwin Rybczyk (8:30am) Gregory Szyndrowski; Mary Murray; Toni Grawunder; Ellen Murphy (10am) Clara McMullen; Evelyn Mniszewski; Al Smith; Robert Roeper; John Matysik (11:30am) Joanne Geibel; Bao Xing Shi; Dunbar Family; June Tunelius; Ferdynand Darlak; Susan and Matt Boerke Mon., Oct. 28 (9am) Barbara Bosco; Andrew Repka; Jack Squires; Ann Neary; Kenneth Graves Tues., Oct. 29 (9am) Lois Cunningham; Beverly Perkowski; Walter Papciak Wed., Oct. 30 (9am) Camille Rosiak; Daniel Paska; Robert Sandstrom Thurs., Oct. 31 (9am) James Dunbar; Camille Rosiak; Joseph Brzegowy Fri., Nov. 2 (9am) Ray and Corinne Gillis; August and Mary Ewald; Florentina Yap; Michael Mazur (7pm) No Intentions

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Please pray for those preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Melissa Zenz and Andrew Wappiennik; 11-16-13 Lisa Werner and Ronald Rausch; 11-30-13 Kellie Bryan and Patrick Ciraulo; 11-30-13

WEDDINGS

ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to Edmund and Maria Gorecki who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013.

STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION FOR 10-20-13: $20,543.40

KIDS’S COLLECTION: $103.40

Thank you for your generosity.

Congratulations to these parents on the baptism of their child on 10-20-13: Hailey Faith, child of Kevin and Melissa Taylor

BAPTISMS

NOVEMBER MASS CELEBRATIONS

ALL SAINTS DAY *Holy Day of Obligation

Friday, November 1st 9:00 am 7:00 pm

ALL SOULS DAY SPECIAL LITURGY

Saturday, November 2nd 10:00 am

All are welcome to attend.

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We welcome your order large or small! 10% DISCOUNT! NO SALES TAX!

Fannie May will DELIVER DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME!

Order forms/catalogs/box for completed forms available in the Narthex. Address must be clearly printed on your form. Make checks payable to SES Women’s Club. Orders due Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013. Candy will be deliv-ered the week of Dec. 12th. Questions? Call Sue at 708-460-2311 or Janie at 708-633-1697. The Women’s Club appreciates your support of this fundraiser!

Fannie May Candy Sale Is Back!

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By Fr. Phil Cleary Sometimes I wonder if my reactions to different things, especially stressful situations, are entirely nor-mal or not. When sitting down to watch some televi-sion with my girls at the orphanage in Mexico, they often get mad at me when I laugh out loud at the most serious, saddest moment of their program – which are usually soap operas – either because the acting is so awful or the story line so implausible. On an airplane that was obviously making an emer-gency return and descent back into the airport in Bo-livia of all places, that I had just left, I found myself thinking, "Blessed are the NON-frequent flyers who might not grasp what’s happening to us right now." In Haiti, shortly after the earthquake, I was offering Mass on top of the rubble of an apartment building for a family of one of our employees who had died in the earthquake and were still buried there. The priest/doctor, Father Rick Frechette, who runs our operations in Haiti, was with me. The rubble shifted ominously, we grabbed each other for support, and shared a nervous laugh. But as we went on with the Mass, I thought to myself, "I will be really ticked if this rubble caves in.” Not because of fear that we might get hurt, though that could certainly have happened doing what we were doing, but rather because Father Rick will be merciless in kidding me for the rest of my life that it was because of my weight that it gave way. In Haiti, besides the orphanage, we also run the only functioning pediatric hospital in the country — and a very good one, where we normally treat over 15,000 destitute children a year on an out-patient basis. The saddest case I saw there after the earth-quake was a little toddler who was being spoon-fed by one of our volunteers. The girl had lost her right arm and left hand. The volunteer paused to ask me,

"What future does this little child have in a country that was a disaster before the disaster struck?” How do I respond to that? How do you respond to a 6-year old who says over breakfast as if talking about the weather, “I really would like to die today so that I can be with my mother.”? How do you respond to a 14-year old boy, just made “man of the house”, caring for his little brothers and sisters, who asks, “Why they did it?”, after seeing his parents executed in front of him – casualties of the drug war being waged on the U.S.-Mexican border? I’m Father Phil Cleary. My children here with me today and I come to you from Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos International (the name means "Our Little Brothers and Sisters"). And WE HAVE RESPONDED with orphanages in nine of the poorest and most vio-lent countries in the hemisphere… Mexico, Honduras, Haiti, Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Peru and Bolivia. We have responded by caring for some 16,000 children over the last 60 years, and over 3,000 right now, with our newest homes and outreach located in the bloody border cities of Matamoros and Ciudad Juarez, right across from Texas. Our response and mission is to take children who have been sold into slavery, children who have been abused or even tortured, children abandoned by their parents or who may have witnessed the most gro-tesque fatal violence perpetrated against them… and with those children, try to form a family (albeit a family of a very different kind). We do that by teaching our children the importance of work, of personal responsibility, and of sharing. To provide for ourselves as much as possible, we run our own farm operations and workshops, where everyone joins in the work. If a child has the ability to

I’m Father Phil Cleary. My children here with me today and I come to you from NUESTROS PEQUEÑOS HERMANOS

INTERNATIONAL (Our Little Brothers and Sisters)

Last weekend, St. Elizabeth Seton Parish hosted Fr. Phil Cleary and the children from NPH El Salvador during all of our Masses. Once a year, the children visit the Chicago area in mission to raise funds for their brothers and sisters who call the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos International orphanages their home.

SECOND COLLECTION FOR NPH THIS WEEKEND

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make the grades, they will be allowed to stay in school – but if they waste that precious opportunity, it means that we’ll teach them to work on the farm. We teach our children that to live as a family and as Christians, means that we have to share, both of things and of self. This point is well-taken as each child takes a one-year break to give service back to their family: by working in the dorms, caring for their younger brothers and sisters; in the kitchen; or doing any of a hundred other jobs that we would otherwise have to hire em-ployees to do for them. Work, responsibility and sharing are what we de-mand. For our part, we promise unconditional love, re-spect and security. Though a child may have AIDS, they are loved and treated like the rest; though a child may be disfigured, they are hugged; though a child may be a first-class pain in the neck, they are never thrown out, because, as in any real family, you can’t fire your own kid. Each child is respected as an individuals with a unique history, shortcomings and talents. And to help them make the most of their God-given gifts, we’ll put them through college and even medical, dental or law school, if they can make the grades. All along the way we try to instill in them the Christian values and Catholic faith that they’ll need to make us proud of them in whatever field they choose. The readings speak of the power of perseverance and prayer. Our kids certainly know how to persevere – they’re nothing, if not survivors. They and I are well aware that God has blessed us and that many of those blessings have come about through the goodness of so many people here at St. Elizabeth Seton. One of your greatest gifts was sharing Father Ron Hicks with us, who, through his ministry at our orphan-age in El Salvador, is greatly responsible for the beauti-ful and happy children from that home who are here with you. At every Mass we pray at the orphanages, the children and I give thanks to God for you and for the many friends who support us. You good folks have been so generous in supporting my children for many years. I come today to say “gracias”, thank you, most sincerely for your kindness. This weekend there is an opportunity to make a gift to NPH, but if anyone would like to join our family your-selves, by becoming a Godparent to one of my many children, please visit the NPH-USA website at www.nphusa.org. Wilma was abused by just about every member of her family – parents, uncles and grandparents. She escaped the first time and went to the police, who promptly returned her to her family who gave her an especially brutal beating for the trouble. The second time she escaped the horror of her home life, she made her way to us. Her dream is to enter medical school with our help. A family of five children joined us at our newest orphanage, on the bloody northern border of Mexico.

Their mother is a prostitute and drug addict. The chil-dren lived on the streets, scrounging through garbage cans for food. While the others don’t like to talk about those days, the youngest will gladly explain to you the best way of preparing a meal of rodent or other variety of edibles that would turn your stomach. For never hav-ing gone to school, they’re making up for lost time, and the oldest just recently scored the highest score ever on our high school entrance exam. As an infant, Samuel’s parents tried to sell him, and when they couldn’t, they tossed the baby in a garbage bin. The neighborhood baker found Samuel and raised him as his own for several years until the day when gangsters robbed them as they made their bakery deliv-ery rounds. Shooting both, they killed the kindly baker and left Samuel for dead. Miraculously, the boy sur-vived. Samuel then lived on the streets, doing every-thing that street children do to survive, until he made his way to us. After giving us a rough time at the start, he has turned into one of the most remarkable young men you would ever want to meet and is currently in college in Chicago, studying Business Administration. There are always more children waiting for a meal, a home, for our family. But since the governments in the countries where we serve send us children, but never any money to support them, we depend entirely on the goodness of folks like yourselves. Your support has helped us to provide one of the most basic needs that far too many children lack: a childhood. Like I said, I wonder if my reactions to certain things are entirely normal or not. When a child arrives at one of our homes – often suffering from malnutrition, dressed in rags, most always carrying their entire worldly possessions in one of those little plastic bags you get at the grocery store – I do not pity that child… rather, I begin to imagine who and what that child will become, with our help – and that, with the help of friends like you. Thank you and God bless!

Singing troupe from NPH El Salvador sang at all Mass last Sunday

SECOND READING

GOSPEL

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Reflections for Thirty First Sunday in

Ordinary Time Nov. 3, 2013

The cosmic vision of Wisdom prepares us for the heart-warming story of one of Luke’s most memorable characters. Answering an invitation to “Come down quickly” results in hosting the One through whom mercy blossoms into salvation. Indeed,” the Lord lifts up all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.”

NEXT SUNDAY’S FOCUS: RIPE FOR THE PICKING

Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof but… (Complete this prayer in your own words)

The Gospel presents the story of an encoun-ter between Jesus and a tax collector. Tax collectors were hated in Israel at the time of Jesus. Israel was a poor country, and the tax collectors took money that was sorely needed. There was also the fact that they were considered to be collaborators of the occupying Roman army. Furthermore, the

system of taxation led to dishonesty. A tax collector would pay up front to collect taxes in a particular area, and then all that he col-lected was considered to be his. There was no incentive to be honest. Zacchaeus was a tax collector who probably was as dishonest as the others. Yet, he desired to see Jesus. He took a risk by climbing a tree to catch sight of Him. Jesus invites him down and tells Zacchaeus that He will eat with him that very night. He proclaims that salvation had come to his house. In Luke’s Gospel we are saved the minute we meet Jesus (and not when we die), for He gives us the love that heals us from the wounds of our sins.

The Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost (Luke 19:1-10).

The beautiful opening words from the book of Wisdom slide easily from a poetic

proclamation of the scale of creation before God (“Before the Lord the whole universe is as a grain from a balance or a drop of morning dew come down upon the earth”) to a hopeful acknowledgement of the true strength of its creator (“But You have mercy on all, because You can do all things; and You overlook people’s sins that they may repent.”). The story of Zacchaeus never fails to bring a smile. The man up a tree is plucked like a ripe apple to relieve God’s hunger for lost souls. As the head tax collector, Zacchaeus was probably motivated to climb the tree by fear as his being there put him in a dangerous place. But what went up came down a different person. Jesus asks nothing of him. But He clearly communicated that God’s prophet wanted to be with him, up close and personal. In Jesus, Zacchaeus discovered that God truly was the Lover of souls and His response flowed easily and generously. Although the crowd grumbled, Jesus let them know that this was what He was all about: “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” You could imagine how it looked as they turned towards Zacchaeus’ house, arms around each other’s shoulders, going to spend the rest of the night eating, drinking, and rejoicing in how easily someone lost could be loved back into life.

Readings for the Week October 28-November 2 Mon.: Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16 Tues.: Rom 8:18-25; Lk 13:18-21 Wed.: Rom 8:26-30; Lk 13:22-30 Thur.: Rom 8:31b-39; Lk 13:31-35 Fri.: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Mt 5:1-12a Sat.: Wis 3:1-9; Rom 5:5-11

REFLECTION

You have mercy on all because You love all things that are (Wisdom 11:22—12:2). God is always ready to forgive our sins. This passage emphasizes the grandeur of God. The “whole universe is as a grain from a bal-ance.” This book was written with heavy Greek influence for it was written after the conquests of Alexander the Great and is con-sistent with Greek philosophy. It taught that

God was the uncreated creator, far removed from everything that exists. But the author then goes on to speak of how compassionate God is toward those who need His mercy. This is opposite of Greek theology. The gods of Greek philosophers never got involved in the everyday affairs of humans.

We cannot hope to be faithful to God if God does not send His grace into our hearts. But, at the same time, we are responsible to do our best to respond to that grace. It is not that God directs our choices like puppets and a puppeteer, nor are we totally independent. We and God form a partnership. The second

part of the passage speaks of the end of the world. The author reminds the community that they should be careful about reports that the world is coming to an end, for there were bound to be many false predictions. This warning is as important today as it was in the early Church.

May the name of Christ be glorified in you and you in Him (2 Thessalonians 1:11-2:2).

FIRST READING

Be humble and allow God to do great things through you.

— LUKE 18:9-14

IF YOU HAVE EVER CONSIDERED A VOCATION to the priesthood, please contact Fr. Francis Bitterman, fbitterman@archchicago.org or at 312-534-8298 at 312-534-8298 or www.ChicagoPriest.com. FOR INFORMATION ON RELIGIOUS LIFE contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at 312-534-5240 or eramirez@archchicago.org, and for the Per-manent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or bpuhala@usml.edu.

PLEASE HELP! VOCATION CROSS

PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED! SIGN UP IN PARISH OFFICE

The Vocation Cross is presented on Wednesday at the 9am Mass. Participants pray daily for one

week and return the cross on Tuesday for the next participant. To sign up, please call 708-403-0101.

Holy Spirit, open the hearts and minds

of young women and men so that a new flowering of holy vocations

may show forth the fidelity of your love, and all may know Christ, the true light of the world

to offer to every human being the sure hope of eternal life.

Amen.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REMINDER:

Faith Sessions This Week! Monday, Oct. 28th Tuesday, Oct. 29th

JEANS FOR JESUS – 2014 CONFIRMATION GROUP CATHOLIC ACTION PROJECT

Project due date is: Monday, Oct. 28th

To fulfill this project responsibility each Confirmand must bring in at least five pairs of gently-used jeans, sizes child through adult. Each pair must have gender and size marked with permanent marker on a piece of masking tape. Religious Education students in Grades 1-7 are invited to participate in this project. Donations should be brought to the faith sessions on Monday, Oct. 28th and Tuesday, Oct. 29th. There will be boxes in the foyer of the CJB School to collect your donations.

ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Will explore God’s special gift of human fertility and the beauty and wonder of growing up and becoming a woman. Will provide an atmosphere of love and learning to

discuss the important topic of growing up. Will establish a foundation for continued communication

between parent and child. Fee: $35 per mother and daughter ($10 each additional daughter). The Mother-Daughter Tea will take place at Catholic Charities, Vincent Hall 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago. For a registration form or information, please call Maria Garcia at the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at 312.534.8273.

Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago Marriage and Family Ministries.

Make a date with your daughter! Come to a Mother-Daughter Tea! God’s Plan for Growing Up Sunday, Nov. 17th 2:30-5pm

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Attention! St. Elizabeth Seton Altar Servers! ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS BISHOP ANDREW WYPYCH INVITES ALTAR SERVERS OF THE PARISHES IN VICARIATE V

AND THEIR FAMILIES TO JOIN HIM IN THIS CELEBRATION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2013 AT 10:00 AM

ST. BERNADETTE PARISH, 9343 S. FRANCISCO AVE., EVERGREEN PARK Altar Servers will join in the opening procession (opportunities for photographs)

Light refreshments will be served.

St. Elizabeth Seton Altar Servers interested in attending, please call Fr. Stan Kuca at 708-403-0101.

Dear Parish Family of St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Coletta’s is a social service agency providing residential, educational and vocational services to children and adults with developmental disabilities without regard to race, religion or economic background. Currently St. Coletta’s has 27 group homes in 15 southwestern suburban communities in the Chicago area. Two of these group homes and one apartment are situated within the St. Elizabeth Seton parish boundaries. Many of these developmentally disabled individuals at St. Coletta’s are wards of the State and consider us their family. With all of the cutbacks in funding within the State of Illinois, it is impossible to provide Christmas gifts for all of the special needs people entrusted to their care. That is why they are hoping you will help God’s most vulnerable people.

Sincerely, Marie Leigh, Director of Development

We received an appeal from St. Coletta’s Foundation which we want to share with you...

Would you be willing to help? In the St. Coletta’s residential homes located in our parish boundaries, there are a total of 15 men living at these three sites, all of whom are non-verbal and/or autistic with various mental capacities. If you are able to provide an “age-appropriate” Christmas gift for one of these men, their names (with specific gift suggestions) and gift tags will be available. Please contact me at the Parish Office. The gifts need to be returned by Wednesday, Nov. 13th so as not to conflict with the St. Procopius Christmas Drive.

God bless you for your care and generosity, Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate

708-403-0101 or email: mguadagno@steseton.com

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The Rajana Association is a nonprofit organization for income generation and skills training, producing fair trade products using traditional Cambodian skills with contemporary designs. The name “Rajana” means “design” in Khmer. Rajana Association focuses on the rural and urban poor, and small producers of handicrafts. Rajana trains young Cambodians in traditional craft–making skills, as well as in accounting, marketing, computer courses and English. Through development of traditional craft–making skills, Rajana helps maintain and rebuild Cambodia’s rich cultural traditions, damaged in the country’s wars.

Rajana Association began in 1995 as an income–generating project of the British nongovernmental organization Southeast Asian Outreach UK. Since 2000 Rajana has been owned and operated by Cambodians. Rajana Association is a member of the Artisans’ Association of Cambodia, which is itself a member of the International Fair Trade Association (IFAT).

Ten Thousand Villages buys jewelry and home decor from

Rajana Association. Ten Thousand Villages has been

purchasing from Rajana since

St. Elizabeth Seton Church FAIR TRADE CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, Nov. 23rd 9:00am-7:00pm Sunday, Nov. 24th 8:00am-2pm

Please join us in the downstairs church hall. Hospitality reception offering light refreshments, featuring Fair Trade

Coffees and Fair Trade candies, cookies and oil samples. Sponsored by the Social Action Ministry.

AS WE ENTER THIS SEASON OF GIVING, let us remember that a gift can create new possibilities for those living in need. This Christmas, as we prepare for the coming of Christ, we can fulfill the hope of Christmas for our disadvantaged brothers and sisters by exchanging fair trade gifts. Your purchases will bring a renewed spirit of hope to the artisans who create them by helping the light of Advent shine in their daily lives. When you purchase one of the beautiful fair trade gifts, you are standing in solidarity with the artisans who created them, and helping them to live and work in dignity. Young women will have a brighter and better future. Children will be able to attend school and create their own future because of the added income fair trade brings to their families. The farmers of Kuapa co-own Divine Chocolate, and the premium they receive from their fair trade cocoa has allowed them to invest in things like schools and teachers for their children. Please prepare for your holidays prayerfully, give generously and shop responsibly to have a miraculous impact on those most in need. Fair Trade items provided by Thousand Villages, one of the world’s oldest and largest fair trade Organizations. All purchases will help to alleviate poverty through trade rather than aid.

JEWELRY COFFEE CHOCOLATES HOME DÉCOR TABLETOP BASKETS TOYS/GAMES MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GLOBAL TREASURES STATIONERY AND MORE!

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Tickets are available at our church office for $18 or you may contact Carol Davis at 708-403-9447.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere de-sire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meet-ing of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm. Al-coholics Anonymous 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 Families Anonymous on Mondays, 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1l). For information please call Warren at 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853.

Be Still… Be Still… Be Still… A Call To Centering PrayerA Call To Centering PrayerA Call To Centering Prayer

Wednesday, Nov. 13thWednesday, Nov. 13thWednesday, Nov. 13th 7pm7pm7pm

You are invited to join in an hour of You are invited to join in an hour of You are invited to join in an hour of quiet time and learn about Centering quiet time and learn about Centering quiet time and learn about Centering Prayer. The group meets the second Prayer. The group meets the second Prayer. The group meets the second

Wednesday of each month in the Wednesday of each month in the Wednesday of each month in the Cornerstone building located on the Cornerstone building located on the Cornerstone building located on the

corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave.corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave.corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Questions? Call Marge at 708Questions? Call Marge at 708Questions? Call Marge at 708---460460460---5357.5357.5357.

Creating Sacred Space for Dying On Tuesday, Oct. 29th at 7pm at St. George Parish, 6707 W. 175 St., Tinley Park in the Cahill Parish Life Center (Rm. 4) will present an evening with Loretta Downs on the topic: Creating Sacred Space for Dying. Loretta Downs, MA, CSA, is a nationally recognized speaker, writer, and hospice ambassador. She suffuses her lively presentations with love, compassion, hope and wisdom. Loretta’s optimistic perspective on the end of life is informed by decades of being with the dying and the people who care for them. “My mission in life is to create opportunities to talk about dying and death in positive terms. The contemporary end-of-life experience is like no other in human history, and we are not ready for it. Though dying and death are natural parts of life, many of us are uncomfortable discussing it with our loved ones and our doctors. I hope to inspire individuals, and their loved ones, to prepare for this inevitable spiritual and physical transition with hope, insight and peace of mind.” In “Creating Sacred Space for Dying,” Loretta explores the dying process as a sacrament, and death as a sa-cred transformation. She shares Seven Practices for Creating Peaceful Transitions that can bring comfort and harmony to living and dying. This uplifting and inspiring presentation will help bring peace and meaning to the end-of-life issues we all face. At the presentation’s end attendees will be able to: — talk about dying and death more comfortably; — participate in advance care planning; — understand the benefits of palliative care and hospice; — exercise seven practices to ease life’s transitions. For information call Angie Brady at 708-532-3644. Coping With The Holidays For those mourning the death of a loved one this holiday season, Little Co. of Mary Hospital Bereavement Services is offering an evening entitled, “Coping With The Holi-days” on Wednesday, Nov. 13th from 7:30-9:30pm in the Mary Potter Physician’s Pavilion, 2850 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. Presenter is Fr. Jim Heneghan, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. He is a highly re-garded speaker on grief and loss. There is no fee. Please call to register at 708-229-5484.

St. George Parish Mission St. George Church, 6707 W. 175th St., Tinley Park, invites you to their Parish Mission “Community Life — Renew Your Dreams” at 7pm on Monday, Nov. 11, Tuesday, Nov. 12, and Wednesday, Nov. 13. The evening guest speaker will be Fa-ther Charlie Smiech.

An Exclusive Chicagoland performance!

The Priests Saturday, Nov. 9th

8:00 pm Rialto Square Theatre

102 N. Chicago St., Joliet Three Roman Catholic Priests from Northern Ireland make classical music that’s intended to appeal to a broad, pop-minded audience. For complete show descriptions, please visit rialtosquare.com.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! For tickets call

815-726-6600 or visit rialtosquare.com or ticketmaster

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FREE Halloween Adventure Alden Estates of Orland Park, located be-hind the Marcus Theatre, invites children to a safe, wonderful, fun-filled, FREE Hal-loween Adventure on Thursday, Oct. 31st from 3-5pm. Candy, games, and fun, fun, fun! For more information please call 708- 403-6500. All children must be accompa-nied by an adult. St. Julie RE Rummage Sale! Please support St. Julie Church 8th Grade Religious Education Confirmation Class as they raise money for their Advent Out-reach Project “Christmas for St. Coletta Group Home Residents”. Two ways to help: Donate items on Friday, Nov.1st from 6-8pm (drop off in the St. Julie Parish Hall); Then Shop on Saturday, Nov. 2nd, 4-6pm and Sunday, Nov. 3rd from 8am-1:30pm in the St. Julie Parish Hall. St. Julie Church is located at 7399 W. 159th St. in Tinley Park. Special Veteran Celebration A Celebration of Freedom: A time to say thank you! The St. Julie Parish Community proudly invites all United States Veterans to attend the Noon Mass on Sunday, Nov. 10th. Please arrive 10 minutes early to be seated. A special luncheon will follow in the Parish Hall from 1-2:30pm. Families are welcome! A group picture will be taken and each Veteran will be given a raffle ticket for some great prizes. Please RSVP to 708-429-6767.

Lighthouse Church of All Nations 4501 W 127th St., Alsip

IT’S TIME TO ORDER THE NEW… SACRED SPACE, THE PRAYER BOOK 2014

Welcome! We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day — a time to pause for a few moments and be mindful of how God

is present with you and for you. SACRED SPACE – THE PRAYER BOOK 2014 OFFERS YOU... short, in-depth meditations on the scripture of the day. The book is per-fect for anyone who would like to grow in prayer and be more con-nected to God, but may feel too busy to do so. SACRED SPACE REFLECTION GROUP has been a part of the prayer life of St. Elizabeth Seton for more than six years. Interested mem-bers meet on the first Monday of each month either in the morning or the evening. Notices of the gatherings are announced in the bulletin. The shared reflections of the members are centered on the Scriptures. If you would like to purchase a copy of Sacred Space 2014 please stop in or call the parish office and leave your name and phone number. We will take orders through Nov. 8th so that we can deliver them by Dec. 1st, (First Sunday of Advent). Book price: between $10 & $12.

Next Group dates: Monday, Nov. 4th

9:30am (Cornerstone) Tuesday, Nov. 5th

7pm (Conference Room)

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NAME:_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____ ROSARIES @ $10 EACH TOTAL: $_________ CASH OR CHECK?

COLORS AVAILABLE* BROWN_____ BLUE_____BLACK _____ WHITE _____

INTENTIONS: ________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE NO. __________________________ EMAIL: ______________________________

*PLEASE REMEMBER: Each rosary is hand-made and therefore variations are to be expected. Every effort will be made to create your rosary in the color you select, but supplies are limited and we may be forced to substitute for another color. You will either be called or emailed when your rosary is ready.

(Drop your order forms in the St. Elizabeth Parish Office or give to Mrs. Linda McKeague at weekend Masses.)

A St. Elizabeth Seton parishioner who makes rosaries as a form of prayer, has offered to create hand-knotted rosaries as a Music Department fundraiser. As each knot is wrapped in the Franciscan tradition, the rosary maker will pray for you or your intentions. Because of the time involved, we have to limit the offer to the first 100 requests. These rosaries make great additions to “Mass intention” cards or greeting cards. They are virtually indestructible which makes them great to carry in your pocket or purse too!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE ST. ELIZABETH SETON

MUSIC MINISTRY!

WINTER CONCERT AND GALA

Sunday, December 8th 3:00pm

St. Elizabeth Seton Music Ministry wants you to... Save-the-Date!

HAND-KNOTTED

ROSARY FUNDRAISER

St. Elizabeth Seton Women’s Club

CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR Sunday, November 10th 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Parish Life Center

Free Admission! Seeking crafters and vendors! For information call Lynn at 708-460-6113.

Each adult gets one Free Chance to win a Raffle Prize!

COME AND GET

YOUR FREE RAFFLE TICKET!

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Thank you to everyone who supported our October Sale!

Receive a FREE Dessert Plate and Server with a $90 ONLINE PURCHASE PROMO CODE: NOVBONUS.

Buy three times and earn your…

FREE Hanging Organizer! Make two purchases of $40 between September and November. Then place a third order of $40 in December to receive your Hanging Organizer at your December pick- up. Help us reach our goal of $10,000. Every purchase helps us reach our goal! AND every purchase is 100% guaranteed. Sign-up at www.marketday.com to receive monthly newsletters, exclusive offers, and money saving coupons. Order forms are due to church by Sunday, November 3rd or order online www.marketday.com school #16266 by 11pm on November 9th. Pickup is Wednesday, November 13th from 5:30-6:30pm in the Cardinal Bernardin School Gym. Pay by credit card online or pay with cash or check at the sale. Call Jen Krueger at 708-873-1387 or Linda Nemecek at 708-429-1583 if you have any questions.

ORDERS DUE BY

NOV. 3RD!

CJB’s Learning Resource Program When CJB opened its doors for the 2013/14 school year, we welcomed Mrs. Leah

Duszynski to our staff as our new Inclusive Education Director, heading up CJB’s “Learning Resource Pro-gram.” Mrs. Duszynski replaced Mrs. Barbara Simons who retired in June. Mrs. Duszynski came to CJB with a very extensive background in Special Education, having been the Spe-cial Education Director of the Office of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago, heading the Inclusive Education Initiative for the past 10 years! In addition to teaching Chicago Catholic elementary schools for 15 years, Leah Duszynski also directed the Special Educa-tion Department of the Chicago International Charter School: Longwood Campus and served as administrator of the Special Education Program for American Quality Schools. Already CJB students are benefitting from her experience and vision.

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is YOUR PARISH SCHOOL…

for 3-year-old Pre-K through Grade 8! We are a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and we are included in ”Chicago” magazine’s list of Top Private Schools in the Chicago area. For information visit www.cjbschool.org or call Mrs. Cindy Devlin at 708-403-6525, extension 127.

“ A Blue Ribbon School for Academic Excellence”

SAINT OF THE WEEK

BLESSED CONTARDO FERRINI

(1859-1902) CONTARDO FERRINI WAS THE SON OF A TEACHER WHO WENT ON TO BECOME A

LEARNED MAN HIMSELF, ONE ACQUAINTED WITH SOME DOZEN LANGUAGES. TODAY HE IS KNOWN AS THE PATRON OF UNIVERSITIES. Born in Milan, he received a doctorate in law in Italy and then earned a scholarship that enabled him to study Roman-Byzantine law in Berlin. As a renowned legal expert, he taught in various schools of higher education until he joined the faculty of the University of Pavia, where he was considered an outstanding authority on Roman law. Contardo was learned about the faith he lived and loved. "Our life," he said, "must reach out toward the Infinite, and from that source we must draw whatever we can expect of merit and dignity." As a scholar he studied the ancient biblical languages and read the Scriptures in them. His speeches and papers show his understanding of the relationship of faith and science. He attended daily Mass and became a lay Franciscan, faithfully observing the Third Order rule of life. He also served through membership in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. His death in 1902 at the age of 43 occasioned letters from his fellow professors that praised him as a saint; the people of Suna, where he lived, insisted that he be declared a saint. Pope Pius XII beatified Contardo in 1947. COMMENT: Thanks to people like Contardo, our Church long ago laid to rest the idea that science and faith are incompatible. We thank God for the many ways science has made our lives better. All that remains to us is to help ensure that the rest of the world, especially impoverished nations, gets to enjoy the fruits of scientific advance. PATRON SAINT OF: Universities

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UPCOMING EVENT

Seniors of Seton

NOVEMBER 5TH MEETING Music, music, music – Dennis Motyka will entertain. Dennis performs with the Good Times Polka Band and will be recognized by those who have at-tended the spiritually-uplifting popular Polka Masses (liturgy to a polka tempo). Get ready to sing along, smile, clap your hands and tap your feet. Luncheon catered by Winston’s Market will be served. Luncheon tickets will be collected. Questions — call Sharon at

708-614-9092.

A DAY IN AMISH COUNTRY Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Seats are still available at $86 per person. Tickets and pie orders are due at the Nov. 5th Meeting. Questions: call Anna Tally at 708-532-6731.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING TRIP

DECEMBER 10TH Travel with the Seniors of Seton to the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, IL. Anchored by Bloomingdales’, The Outlet Store, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, and Forever 21, the 530,000 square foot, two-level outlet mall is home to more than 150 of the most desired brands. You will have plenty of time to do your holiday shopping. A delicious lunch at 12pm at Prasino, located in the mall, is included. $55 per person trip includes motor coach transportation; Outlet Mall dis-count card; Lunch (Mediterranean salad, grilled Gouda or chicken Caprese sandwich; dessert; coffee, tea or soda. Tour time: 9:30am-5pm. Departure location: St. Elizabeth Seton west parking lot. Reservation deadline December 3rd (with payment). COLLECTING ITEMS FOR MANTENO VETS Please remember your items for our vets at Manteno. These articles are most often requested: New articles for veterans, greeting cards, playing cards, puzzles, puzzle books (ie. Sudoku, crossword), team ball caps, sweat-shirts and pants (any size).

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Alice in Wonderland The Queen of Peace Theater Company, 7659 S. Linder Ave, Burbank, will present a production of Alice in Wonderland on Friday, Nov. 1st and Saturday, Nov. 2nd at 7pm; Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 2pm. $10 for adults; $8 for seniors/students; $5 for children 12-under. Purchase tickets in advance at 708-458-7600.

“Little Women” Providence Catholic High School presents “Little Women” on Friday, Nov. 1st at 7pm; Saturday, Nov. 2nd at 7pm; and Sunday, Nov. 3rd at 3pm. Performance at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Theater, 201 W. Jefferson at Bluff St., Joliet. Tickets: Adults: $8; Seniors, Student and Child: $5. Directed by Michele Hibbott-Urda. Music by Jason Howl and Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein. Book by Allan Knee and based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Presented through Musical Theater International (MTI). For information email: Theatre@ProvidenceCatholic.org or call 815-485-2136, x 3323 (Sandy).

St. Laurence Open House St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank, will host an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 7th for 7th grade boys and their parents from 6-8pm. Call 708-458-6900.

Are You Hurting From Abortion? You are not alone. Many women who have had an abortion feel the need for forgiveness and healing but don’t know where to look or how to start. Contact the Archdiocesan Program Project Rachel. Confidentiality is stressed. Referral Phone is: 888-456-HOPE; 312- 337-1962. Email: projectrachelchicago@gmail.com.

SETON YOUTH PROGRAM

SUNDAY, OCT. 27TH BRANCHES HALLOWEEN! 6-9PM IN THE CORNERSTONE Ready for a scary evening? Then join us Sunday night at the Seton Cornerstone building. We'll begin at 6pm with a visit to Dark Shadows, an Orland Hills haunted house covered with animatronic creatures and a haunted garage. Please bring some canned goods to donate for Haunts for the Hungry. Next, we'll return to the Cornerstone around 6:30pm to watch a classic scary movie. We'll supply the pop and popcorn; feel free to bring other goodies to share.

SUNDAY, NOV. 3RD SAINTLY SOUL SURVIVOR 6:30-930PM IN THE CORNERSTONE We've moved up this month's Soul Survivor one week, and in honor of All Saints Day (Nov. 1... don't forget to attend Mass!). It'll be a Saintly Soul Survivor, but first you have an assignment... Search the Web and bring information about your favorite saint or the one you are named after via Baptism or Confirmation. Find those tidbits of info that everyone doesn't already know about your saint. Of course, we'll also have some team competitions that will test your skill, agility, and intelligence. Bring some friends.

This summer's mission trip is to Baden, Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh, July 13-19 (with white-water rafting planned for our free day). Registration forms are in the church office. Completed forms with both parent and teen signatures and an $85 deposit are due Mon., Oct. 28 to the Branches mailbox (after that day you can still register, but once we have 17 teens, you'll be added to a waiting list). Make out checks to St. Elizabeth Seton. Contact Mr. Bruce Hall at 708-403-7834 for more info.

Go to the Branches Facebook group page for all the latest or to post a question.

2014 MISSION TRIP NEWS Only $20! 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! Available in the church office. Cash or check

accepted to: Seniors of Seton (SOS).

The best deal in town has arrived!

2014 Golden Opportunities Book

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Dear Parish Family, St. Elizabeth Seton’s Music Department has a 26-year history of providing quality music to the Southwest Suburbs and beyond. Our Sunday liturgies, special liturgies and services are enhanced by beautiful, spiritual, uplifting music provided by our talented volunteer

cantors, choirs and liturgical dancers. In addition, we have wonderful instrumentalists who travel to our parish from near and far to enhance many of these celebrations. Our two annual concerts are enhanced by a full orchestra. Seton’s music is a wonderful mixture of classic, contemporary and traditional music. Our first concert this season, Mary Did You Know? is on Sunday Dec. 8th at 3pm and will be a celebration of Mary, our faith, and Christmas. It will be followed by a Gala Fundraiser complete with a cocktail reception and raffles.

Our Music Department relies on donations, our Annual Gala Fundraiser and our yearly fundraiser at one of the local baseball parks to continue our tradition of enhancing our music with instrumentalists at our concerts and liturgies. Unfortunately, this year we were unable to appear at the baseball game and will be relying on donations and our Gala to fund our program. In order for the Seton Music Department to continue bringing inspirational and beautiful music of such high caliber to our communities and parish, we need your assistance. A Seton Music Program Sponsorship is a great way for your company or family to show your support for the continuation of presenting quality music to our communities. An ad book with your ad will be included in the program of each of our concerts this year. At each concert, we have an expected attendance numbering over 600 people. The following form details available ad size and cost. Most importantly, your gift will enable the St. Elizabeth Seton Music Department to continue their gift of music to the parish and community. God Bless you and thank you for considering becoming a Seton Music Sponsor. Linda McKeague St. Elizabeth Seton Director of Music 9300 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 708-403-0101, ext. 112

Support Our Music Program Through Sponsorship...

Mary Did You Know? A Celebration of Mary, Our Faith and Christmas

Annual Concert and Gala Fundraiser December 8, 2013 at 3pm

Lenten Cantata Palm Sunday

April 13, 2014 at 3pm

Seton Music Program Sponsorship Yes, I would like to support the 2013-2014 Seton Music Program by becoming a Seton Music Sponsor.

You are hereby authorized to publish an ad spot for the Concert Series ad book. Name_____________________________________________________ Phone_____________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________ Email _______________________________________________________________________________ Authorized by/Contact_____________________________________________________ _____ I am enclosing camera-ready artwork for an ad spot. _____ Please use my business card as ad copy. _____ Please use exact wording below for my ad: _____ I will not be placing an ad at this time, however I would like to make a donation to support the Music Program Concert Series. Please accept my donation of $___________. Your ad placement will be featured in an ad book for the following music concert performances: Music Sponsor Opportunities:

Whole Note Sponsor (full page [7.5” x 4.5”]): $300 Half Note Sponsor (half page [3.75” x 4.5”]): $200 Quarter Note Sponsor (quarter page [1.875” x 4.5”]): $100 Memoriam Page $20 Your loved one will be remembered on a special memoriam page in our programs at each concert. Name of Loved One_______________________________________________

Please make checks payable: St. Elizabeth Seton Music

DEADLINE DATE: November 18, 2013 PLEASE CONTACT:

Linda McKeague, St. Elizabeth Seton Director of Music 708-403-0101

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Last chance to SAVE $100! Send in your

reservation by Nov. 1st!

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Pastoral Staff Rev. William T. Corcoran, Ph. D., Pastor Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Rev. William Gubbins, Resident Priest Rev. William T. O’Mara, Pastor Emeritus Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop

Liturgy Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Music Staff Linda McKeague, Director of Music

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

Religious Education Staff Elaine Pawlak, Coordinator Diana Barracca, Administration

Branches Youth Program Bruce Hall, Coordinator Rick Vlaming, Coordinator Rick Wojcik, Coordinator

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Carlos Juarez, CJB Maintenance Coordinator Frank Siwiec, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, Staff Michael Makuch, Staff Mark Siwiec, 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 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin

11-2 & 11-3 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Gaskey

J. Gaskey C. Labus S. Labus M. Pahl K. Pahl G. Roy C. Roy G. Roy K. Roy M. Roy

E. Briette R. Dickover J. Esposito C. Esposito M. Foley B. Hill B. Majer D. Meyers J. Niemiec

L. Allen D. Biallas J. Biallas J. Biallas S. Biallas M. Crance R. Cubalchini M. Cubalchini S. Giovanazzi C. Bannon

D. Ahern G. Baumann W. Bric J. Grant J. Keller D. Keller

M. Hattar S. Ivey S. Klean R. Mitchel B. Mitchel S. Potts B. Ryan T. Waters A. Waters J. Waters

LECTORS J. Bessette K. McSwain

D. Houha

E. Rachel Espina T. O’Connell

M. Laska P. DeWilkins

A. McKanna M. O’Sullivan

ALTAR SERVERS

C. Grebenor M. Nacik J. Jaeger

A. Gregg R. Gregg F. Velcich

M. Kedzierski M. Perillo J. Ucha

A. Rihani H. Galvin C. Buck

G. Kozel M. Nemec S. Nemec

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

J. Connelly J. Murphy B. Cristofaro D. Cristofaro R. Piorkowski M. O’Connor G. Yakes T. Doyle D. Pott B. McMahon AJ Kunde B. Raymond

J. Dickover C. Nolan M. Fundator J. Kenney D. Nykiel A. Weishaar

J. Mantyck K. Mantyck J. Juds J. Klomes P. Orozco T. Cohoon P. Skowronek C. Hayward J. Austin L. Austin A. Roti B. Knight

K. Frese J. Frese S. Michalek P. Hartz L. Gent C. Davis D. Benker M. Bekta E. O’Connor D. Pacholski E. Barin J. Kokotan-Krauss B. Hansen

M. O’Connor N. LaCoco G. Talley A. Talley S. Villegas M. Merino K. James R. Dollah T. Wolski D. Sigourney

Attention All Ministers!

Ministers schedules available at: www.steseton.com Then visit: Music and Liturgy

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION 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 Pastoral Center early. We are limited to six children per Sunday.

Baptismal 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 his/her child’s 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. Please call the Pastoral Center for more information.

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 regulations hospitals can no longer contact the parish regarding 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 encouraged to make arrangements at least 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.

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

HELP IS A PHONE CALL AWAY: DOMESTIC ABUSE 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 708-429-SAFE

CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE: 888-4-HOPE-4-1 HURTING FROM AN ABORTION?: 888-456-HOPE