Parish Staff: Rev. Michael J. Novick

Pastor

Mr. William Doerr

Mr. John Rangel

Mr. Edward Winter

Deacons

Mrs. Sally Doerr

Lay Minister

Mr. Mark Schusteric

Director of Maintenance

Mass Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 PM

(Sunday Vigil)

Sunday: 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Monday-Saturday: 8:30 AM

Holy Days: 6:30 & 8:30 AM,

and 7:00 PM

Reconciliation:

Saturdays from 4:00 PM—

4:30 PM or by appointment.

St. Lawrence O’Toole Catholic Church 4101 St. Lawrence

Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443

708-748-6090

Website: www.slotoole.org E-mail: slotparishoffice@slotoole.org Pastor’s e-mail: frnovick@slotoole.org FACEBOOK PAGE: St. Lawrence O’Toole Parish

February 26, 2019 - Eighth Sunday in

Ordinary Time

Begins Wednesday, March 1

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And the answer is “yes.” Is this trip really necessary?

Is Lent s ll important?

Do we s ll need to abstain from meat on Friday during Lent?

Now, what about fas ng? That is one of those ques ons with a “depends” answer. It comes down to two things: first, are you 14 years or older, and/or do you have a medical condi on which would prevent you from being able to fast? In other words, for example, some people who are diabe c and should not fast. It’s just an example. I don’t know of anyone who is in the hospital who would just say to a nurse who brings their meal “no thanks. It’s Ash Wednesday and I’m fas ng.” And by the way, fas ng is only a requirement on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Abstaining from meat is on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent. Those are two of the most frequently confused prac ces.

Do I s ll need to “give up” something? Sacrifice is a big deal during Lent. When we were children, I think just about everyone stopped ea ng candy during Lent. Some adults I knew would not smoke or drink alcohol during Lent. Others, some of which are living in our modern world, have decided to give up being on Facebook or s ll others may not eat meat AT ALL for the 40 days. The idea is about discipline. There tends to be a nega ve connota on to the word discipline, but it really is about following a certain way of life or a certain set of rules. The point of our discipline is simple – to fill up our “areas of sacrifice” with taking me for our rela onship with God. It comes in trying to put ourselves in Jesus’ shoes – the one who will make the biggest sacrifice of all with His life for the salva on of man.

Now two other big ques ons are “when does Lent officially end? And do Sundays count as part of Lent? I’ve heard that Lent is over the Wednesday of Holy Week and that I don’t have to keep my promises or sacrifices on Sundays.” I like the answer from the USCCB website (usccb.org):

“It might be more accurate to say that there is the "forty day fast within Lent." Historically, Lent has varied from a week to three weeks to the present configura on of 46 days. The forty day fast, however, has been more stable. The Sundays of Lent are certainly part of the Time of Lent, but they are not prescribed days of fast and abs nence. Apart from the prescribed days of fast and abs nence on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, and the days of abs nence every Friday of Lent, Catholics have tradi onally chosen addi onal peniten al prac ces for the whole Time of Lent. These prac ces are disciplinary in nature and o en more effec ve if they are con nuous, i.e., kept on Sundays as well. That being said, such prac ces are not regulated by the Church, but by individual conscience.” (h p://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year/lent/ques ons-and-answers-about-lent.cfm)

Peace. Hope this helps. Fr. Mike

Starts Wednesday, March 1

February 26, 2017 p 3

1st FRIDAY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION is this Friday, March 3. “only in adoration can a profound and

genuine reception mature. And it is precisely this personal encounter with the Lord that then strengthens the social mission contained in the Eucharist, which seeks to break down not only the walls that separate the Lord and ourselves, but also and especially the walls that separate us from one another." - Pope Benedict XVI (Sacramentum Caritatis) Next 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration is this Friday, March 3, from 9:15 AM-5:00 PM, ending with Benediction.

Lyn Gray has once again graciously offered to chair our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. The dinner will

be on Saturday, March 18, starting immediately after the 5:00 PM Mass. Tickets will be on sale this weekend after all of the Masses and also at the Parish Office during normal hours. Also, we are looking for donations for the sweet table at the St. Patrick’s Day Dinner. If you would like to help with this or any other parts of this fun-filled event, please contact the Parish Office.

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men to learn how we apply our faith at work, with family & everyday life experiences, through prayer, faith sharing the Word of God, & Church teaching. We meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM, in the Parish Office . PLEASE NOTE: There will not be a meeting on Ash Wednesday, March 1, our nextmeeting will be Wednesday, March 15.

• Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, March 1. Mass Times: 6:30 AM, 8:30 AM, and 7:00 PM. Word Service with Ashes: 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM

• With the start of Lent, Soup & Prayer will be back on Wednesday evenings in the Parish Office. We are looking for

volunteers to bring soup, bread, and soda. If you are interested, please contact the Parish Office

• Friday nights will have Stations of the Cross at 7:00 PM in the Church.

• We are also going to be having our Lent Small Group Weekly Gatherings.

We have purchased a great resource (Father Mike and the deacons have worked to find a great resource.) We have sign up sheets for those interested in being a part of these small groups in the back of the Church—those who would like to host a group in their homes, and for those who would like to be a part of a small group.

• Our Lent Parish Reconciliation Service will be Wednesday, March 15 at 7:00 PM in the

Church.

Lenten Regulations (from March 1, 2017, Ash Wednesday, to the Paschal Triduum)

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one‘s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday

Another To Teach Who

Christ is message: The ongoing management details of the To Teach Who Christ is Campaign are NOT managed by the Parish Office. Therefore, to resolve your questions quickly, please contact the TTWCI Office at 312-534-8500. They will be able to address any related TTWCI questions regarding your TTWCI Tax Statement, envelope mailing, communication/address changes, etc. Thank You!

TTWCI Campaign Office: 312-534-8500

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Attention!

About a year ago, Cardinal Cupich began speaking to the pastors of the Archdiocese regarding the Renew My Church initiative, a true opportunity for parishes to work

toward a common goal. Without knowingly doing so, back in February of 2016, St. Lawrence O’Toole took our own initiative to offer a 4 week course for training people to be Ministers of Care to the Sick. We had five parishes participate last year, and it’s time to do it again. Therefore, we will be offering training to be held on the four Tuesdays in March this year, March 7, March 14, March 21 & March 28. Since the Archdiocese asks that new ministers have no less than 12 hours of training, the sessions will be from 6:30 PM-9:30 PM on these evenings. There will be variety of presenters. So, if you want to be able to carry the Body of our Lord to the sick in their homes or to hospitals or nursing homes, please contact the Parish Office to register for these trainings, and mark these evenings in your calendar. Fr. Mike Novick

February 26, 2017- Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time:

Jesus tells us that our

heavenly Father knows all that we need, and so we need to let tomorrow take care of itself as today has troubles enough of its own. This month, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able assist many families by providing food. Thank You!

All interested readers are invited to join the next meeting of the O’Toole Book Club on March 21, at

4:00 PM, in the Parish Office. Our book for March is The Lemon Tree: An Arab, a Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East, by Sandy Tolan. The story takes place in 1967. It recounts multiple changes in Palestine and Israel, where both Jews and Arabs want to live on the same land. Two young people meet when one of them, a Palestinian, travels to the family home, abandoned nineteen years earlier. The other young person, an Israeli, lives in the home. Their relationship brings the Arab-Israeli conflict down to the human level. This is such a timely topic as the struggle for peace between these two groups continues. Mark your calendar! Read the book! Join us for a lively discussion!

Knights of Columbus Nina Council 3602 Lenten Fish Fry

Fridays are back! 3/3, 3/10, 3/17,

3/24, 3/31, 4/7 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Location: St. Irenaeus Gym 78 Cherry, Park Forest

Carry-outs will be available ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Next week, March 4 & 5, we will take up the Collection for the Church in Central and Easter Europe. This collection supports the

Church in over 20 countries, many of which are still struggling to recover in the aftermath of Soviet rule. Funds from this collection support pastoral care, catechesis, building renovations, and seminary formation. Your support restores the Church and builds the future in this region. Please prayerfully consider how you are able to support this collection next week. More information is found at www.usccb.org/ccee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ One of our lectors, Bob Lubbinga, is participating in the St. Baldrick's Head Shaving Fundraiser in Manteno, Illinois on Saturday, March 11, 2017 to benefit children with cancer. Donations can be made either by check or cash directly to him, or at www.stbaldricks.org , team name: M&M Girls; individual: Robert Lubbinga. Donations can be made online after the event also. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact him directly at 708-748-0689.

p 4 February 26, 2017

Café O’Toole is next weekend,

March 4 & 5. March’s hospitality

is hosted by The St. Lawrence

O’Toole Kwanzaa Group

Anella Anderson, Bill Anderson,

Michael Arbuthnor, Gloria Bucek,Chuck Bulger,

Hannah Butler, Marge Buttice, John Cook, Robert Fuhrmann, Irene Gehrke,

Ed Heveran, Katie Hofkamp, Evalena Jones, Mary Elizabeth Jones,

Rev. Donald Kirchner, Martha W. Lewis, Arlene Milewski, Marge Neel, Paul Redus,

Michael Reynolds, Lisa Recupido, Edward Rook, Bonnie Shewski,

Mara & Marko Subasic, Gloria Thorne, Margaret Thorne, Ronald Vergara,

Ig Zielinski III, Marie Zielinski

The recently deceased… Pray for

and the sick….

For the Weekend of 2016 Extraordinary Ministers

5:00 PM: 8:30 AM: 11:00 AM:

Lectors 5:00 PM: 8:30 AM: 11:00 AM:

Greeters 5:00 PM: 8:30 AM: 11:00 AM:

Altar Servers 5:00 PM: 8:30 AM: 11:00 AM:

Living Stewardship

February 26, 2017 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time “No one can serve two masters; for

either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon (material wealth).” MATTHEW 6:24 For many people, God and money run “neck and neck” as their first priority. Making money and spending money becomes the center of their life and they actually become a slave to money. The solution – become more generous. Giving money to Church and charity frees us from slavery to money and from making money a “god” before God. STEWARDSHIP PRAYER Prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Take. Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding and my entire will, all I have and call my own. You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it.

Everything is yours; do with it what you will. Give me only your love and your grace; that is enough for me.

PLANNED GIVING Remember St. Lawrence O’Toole in your estate plans. St. Lawrence O’Toole has been blessed over the years to have received some generous gifts from parishioners and friends who have included our parish in their estate plans. If you would like to include SLOT in your plans, please

contact the Parish Office.

Sunday, February 26 John Conti req. by John & Diane Janowiak, Fran Milazzo req. by Carolyn Casson, INTENTIONS OF: Precious Luster Family,

Doris Reeves Family, Hicko Family, Holley Family, Sexton Family, Halfacre Family Luster Family, Howe Family req. by Family Monday, February 27 Carol Winter req. by Donna Recupido Tuesday, February 28 Martha Murray req. by The Beemsterboer Family Wednesday, March 1 Carol Winter req. by Lorre Ingemansen Thursday, March 2 Celebrant’s Intentions Friday, March 3 Celebrant’s Intentions Saturday, March 4 Carol Winter req. by Chuck & Mary Seputis Sunday, March 5 Barbara Hamper, Carl H. Beil, Carol Winter

Marie Ward

Anella Anderson, Bill Anderson, Michael Arbuthnor, Gloria Bucek,

Chuck Bulger, James Luis Crespo, Hannah Butler, Marge Buttice, John Cook,

Robert Fuhrmann, Irene Gehrke, Katie Hofkamp, Bea Jaquez, Evalena Jones,

Mary Elizabeth Jones, Lisa Recupido, Flor Regalado, Edward Rook, Mary Seputis,

Bonnie Shewski, Mara & Marko Subasic, Gloria Thorne, Margaret Thorne, Ronald Vergara, Marie Zielinski

The recently deceased Pray for

and the sick….

For the Weekend of March 4 & 5, 2017 Extraordinary Ministers

5:00 PM: Eileen Fuhrmann, Chuck Seputis, Mary Slayton 8:30 AM: Annette DeMatio, Mary Sobolewski, Diane Sutkowski 11:00 AM: Sally Doerr, Catherine Gallus, Mary Lou Gingras,

Clyde Sana, Lori Sana Lectors

5:00 PM: Dolores Cappozzo 8:30 AM: Alfred Collins 11:00 AM: Bob Farrell

Greeters 5:00 PM: Louis Bulger, Linda DeFranza 8:30 AM: Dale Heath, Gertrude Pickett 11:00 AM: Flora Krupa, Bettye Roseman

Altar Servers 5:00 PM: Cornelius Johnson 8:30 AM: Johann Laran, Jozef Laran 11:00 AM:

Ushers 5:00 PM: Vincent Padilla, Sharon Twardowski 8:30 AM: Caroline Huerta, Peter Klisurich 11:00 AM: John Kouba, Jessie Sierra

A Prayer for Those Serving in the Military

Lord, Hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and

Savior. Amen

If there are parishioners currently serving in the United States military, we would like to know. Please contact the Parish Office @ 748-6090 x100 or slotparishoffice@slotoole.org, and let us know the name of your dear one and they will be remembered in the prayers of our community and the name posted in the bulletin. Please indicate branch of service and

rank.

2nd Lt. Christine Shirley—Air Force Master Sergeant Michael McGeever—Air

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Sergeant 1st Class Sean Heath—Army

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event, an evening news program two nights after the earthquake had footage of a large group in Port au Prince lifting their voices and hands in prayer, praising God. This radical faith in God is what Jesus calls his disciples to have. The Father did not intervene to save his Son from death, but neither did he allow death to have the final word. He raised his Son from the dead. This saving death has remained the sign above all signs that God wills us to have eternal life. It can seem impossible at times not to worry about tomorrow. But Jesus assures us that the Father does not abandon us—ever! We are all called to be stewards of the mysteries of the faith that is centered in the person and saving death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We are to hand on what has been handed down to us: that Jesus is God’s only Son, who suffered and died and was raised for our salvation, and by our baptism we are brought into this mystery of living, dying, and rising in Christ.

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Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, as you spoke to holy men and women who have gone before us. In every age and in our own time, you call to us and say: Renew My Church. Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, and so enable us

May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the apostles, and all the saints. May their example and presence inspire us with patient confidence in the work of your grace. We ask this of you who live and reign with the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

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This week at O’Toole

Sunday, February 26, 2017 8:30 AM: Mass C 11:00 AM: Mass C Monday, February 27, 2017 8:00 AM: Rosary C 8:30 AM: Mass C Tuesday, February 28, 2017 7:45 AM: Rosary C 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass C 9:15 AM: Morning Scripture Study PO/M 6:15 PM: SVdP Society B3 Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday 6:30 AM: Mass C 8:00 AM: Rosary C 8:30 AM: Mass C 12:00 PM: Word Service with Ashes C 4:00 PM: Word Service with Ashes C 6:15 PM: PADS O’TOOLE 7:00 PM: Mass Thursday, March 2, 2017 7:45 AM: Rosary C 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass C 6:00 PM: Irish Dance O’TOOLE 6:00 PM: SPRED PO/M Friday, March 3, 2017 8:30 AM: Mass C 9:15 AM: Eucharistic Adoration C 6:30 PM: PADS O’TOOLE 7:00 PM: Stations of the Cross C Saturday, March 4, 2017 8:10 AM: Morning Prayer C 8:30 AM: Mass C 9:00 AM: Rosary C 4:00 PM: Reconciliation C St. Patrick’s Dinner Tickets for Sale & Café O’Toole After Mass 5:00 PM: Mass C Sunday, March 5, 2017 St. Patrick’s Dinner Tickets for Sale & Café O’Toole After Masses 8:30 AM: Mass C 11:00 AM: Mass C

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Saints & Special Observances:

Sunday: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Julian Calendar Lent begins Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Fast & Abstinence Friday: St. Katharine Drexel; Abstinence; First Friday; World Day of Prayer Saturday: St. Casimir; First Saturday

Readings for the Week:

Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18; Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17; 2 Cor 5:20 — 6:2; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a; Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19; Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14; Ps 86:1-6; Lk 5:27-32 Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Rom 5:12-19 [12, 17-19]; Mt 4:1-11

Sacramental Information: Baptisms: The first and second Sunday of each month at 12:30 PM. NOTE: Expectant parents should phone the Parish Office 2 months before the birth of your baby to arrange for required Baptismal Preparation Classes. Weddings: Arrangements for Marriage should be made by calling the Parish Office no later than four months prior to the proposed wedding date. Attending Pre-Cana is required. Funerals: Arrangements can be made by a family member by calling the Parish Office. Pastoral Care of the Sick: To arrange for communion to be brought to the sick, the elderly, and the homebound, please call the Parish Office @ (708)748-6090. Pro-Life Phone Numbers: Pregnancy Counseling Hotlines: Carenet/Heartbeat—1-800-395-HELP, Birthright—1-800-550-4900, Project Rachel, (post-abortion healing) - 1-888-456-HOPE Natural Family Planning information: St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee—call David & Elba (815) 939-0949, St. Stephen’s in Tinley Park—call Jeff & Linda (708) 633-7392, For Spanish classes—call Don & Fidelia (630)628-9850. For more information or to order the Couple to Couple League Home Study Course please call (800) 745-8252.

Can a mother

forget her infant, be without

tenderness for the child

of her womb?

Even should she forget, I will never forget you.

- Isaiah 49:15