Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois

May 20, 2018 Pentecost Sunday

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Dear Parishioners,

This is the Feast of Pentecost, which marks an end to the Easter Season. One of the important aspects of Pentecost is found in the Acts of the Apostles. In the passage, people from many different lands and languages hear the message of Saint Peter and are baptized. It is yet another reminder that the Gospel is for all people. As a priest, I have found that my own experiences with different cultures have strengthened my own faith life. Traveling around the world, I have discovered that our faith is indeed rich in customs and priorities. This was especially brought home in Poland during the festivities around World Youth Day. The prayers with the Holy Father were done in so many languages and celebrated in a variety of styles. We had music that ranged from Christian Rock to sacred chant. We prayed together before the Blessed Sacrament. It was very powerful. As we celebrate this Pentecost, let us pray for a greater sense of unity in diversity. Let us pray for an openness to learn from each other. Through the continued generosity of those who support To Teach Who Christ Is, we are continuing improvements of our facilities this summer. They will include the following:

-Landscaping improvements, including repair of the back walkway stonework, the return of the Cross to the Mary Garden, and adding mulch

-The parking lot will be resealed and re-striped -A railing will be installed to assist walking up the sidewalk in the winter -A canopy will be added to the handicap entrance to keep people out of the elements -The outside woodwork with be repainted -The second floor classrooms and hallway will be painted and the classrooms will receive new carpets -Four public washrooms will receive new floor tiling -The remaining church pews will be refinished

All of this is a part of the To Teach Who Christ Is effort. As we enter the summer months, I ask you to be faithful to your regular contributions as well. This year we will collect about $50,000 less in the Sunday collections. Fortunately, much of this is offset by a very strong Christmas collection and some special gifts and bequests. Nonetheless, we rely on a weekly basis on your continued generosity and in the summer, there is always a shortfall due to vacations and the like. Please continue to support your parish while away. One way to do so is to set up electronic giving. It is easy to do and makes budgeting easy. I use it for my contributions and so do many parishioners. Finally, I have learned that Saint Anne’s Religious Goods Shop on La Grange Rd. will be going out of business this summer. Many of you have bought religious articles there. Please consider stopping by as they reduce their inventory. It can be a way to assist them and help yourself as well. In Christ,

Father Mike

REV. MICHAEL G. FOLEY, PASTOR REV. ANDREW M. WAWRZYN, ASSOCIATE PASTOR

REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT Deacon John J. and Terry Macarol

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO COLLEEN WALERY LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Director of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/KIM DUDA NANCY SCHOENBERG CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretaries Director of Music Ministry Youth Minister BRIAN ZIELINSKI NEIL BORGSTROM RON POTEMPA Athletic Coordinator Accompanist Director of Building and Grounds WEEKEND MASSES: BAPTISMS: Sunday at 12:30 PM. Arrangements must Saturday — 8:30 AM, 5:00 PM be made in advance at the Parish Office. Sunday — 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM MARRIAGES: Arrangements should be made at the WEEKDAY MASSES: 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Parish Office six months in advance. Pre-Cana required. CONFESSIONS: Saturdays at 9:00-9:30 AM REGISTRATION IN THE PARISH: Newcomers are and after 5:00 PM Mass welcome to the Parish and are requested to register at office

PARISH BOUNDARIES: East 80th Ave., (west side), North Rte. 83 (south side), West Bell Rd. (east side) to 123rd Street to Parker Road (east side), South 135th Street (nor th side)

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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Scripture Study—9:00AM TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Queen of Clergy Mtg—7:00PM Women’s CRHP Mtg—7:00PM Men’s CRHP Mtg—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM Smart Recovery Mtg—7:00PM PADS Ministry Dinner—7:00PM THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Real Presence—9:15AM Common Thread—7:00PM Smart Recovery Mtg—7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul Mtg—7:00PM Baptismal Prep—7:30PM FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM Wedding Rehearsal—6:15PM SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM Wedding—3:00PM

Please join us every morning at 7:50 in

Church to say the Rosary. Please stay after Mass for the

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

Every Friday after 8:30

Mass a Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Benediction is hosted. Please feel free to join us.

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10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361– 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org

Mission Statement

Under the protection of the Mother of God, We are a faith community called by the Father,

energized by the Son, and moved by the Spirit to unite in witnessing and

proclaiming the Good News. We share in friendship, gather in worship, and

do proclaim our desire to minister, welcome,

celebrate and extend His Kingdom.

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May 19th and May 20th

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Calling all gardeners !!! The Human Trafficking Concerns Ministry is

building a Prayer Garden for Victims at Our Lady of the Woods, on May 23rd from 3-6pm. Please join us in creating a serene area of prayer for the oppressed.

If you are interested in helping with the build or donating please contact: HTCMOLW@gmail.com

Special Thanks to Jim Melka Landscap-ing and Garden Center in Mokena for donating a bench for the garden.

Join the Our Lady of the Woods Walk/Run Team for the

Annual Love>Fear 5k

June 2, 2018, in Downers Grove. Please register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/34259/Donate/i4mVhgAyonBZLHMp Then share your registration on social media, through email, and with friends and family. We are looking for all runners, walkers, and volunteers to get 13 friends to sponsor a person on our team for $13. Our next meeting is May 17th at 7pm at Our Lady of the Woods. Please email htcmolw@gmail.com with questions.

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If your family or someone close to you is in need, please contact us at (708) 606-5360. A representative

will return your call as soon as

possible to arrange a confidential

conversation. Confidentiality and compassion are

the cornerstones of our Ministry.

Let us Pray Please join Our Lady of the Woods Parish as we

continue to pray for those who have or are serving in the military. We pray for those who protect our country, for

their safety, and well-being, especially,

Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry

Sgt. Louis Piccione

CPL Brandon D. Gabry

LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth

Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall

Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen

Sgt. John P. Micham Sgt. Jesus M. Flores

Lt.. Benjamin Feithen Sean Girouard

Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski

Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko

Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe

Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton

CPT Bryan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LJG Christa Kamon SPC Dylan Conover AB Kevin Schwenn

Commander Justin T. Halligan

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SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 8:30AM—George Hendry, Dale Piechocki 5:00PM—Nelson & Studin Families, Frances Miroballi

SUNDAY, MAY 20, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Richard Pedrosa

9:30AM—John Hennessy, Dennis Ryan 11:00AM—Felix Ramirez, Jr., Peter Ennis 6:00PM— Donald Railsback, Dennis Gadeikis

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2018 6:30AM—Kevin O’Malley 8:30AM—Frank Shubat, William Carroll, Jr.

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 6:30AM—Joan Yerkes

8:30AM—Helene Lattyak, Sean Joy WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2018 6:30AM—Shane O’Donoghue

8:30AM—Francisco G. Carpo, Camile Wurst THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2018 6:30AM—Robert Hauwiller 8:30AM—George Toth, Sr., Margaret Hanlen FRIDAY, MAY 25, 2018 6:30AM—Jim DeFay 8:30AM—Alice Borja, Theresa Basso SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2018

8:30AM—Mr. and Mrs. Charles Maier, Deceased Members of the Nash Family

5:00PM—Elleneen Burke, John & Margaret Griffin SUNDAY, MAY 27, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Florine Reiling

9:30AM—Antoinette Daughton, Lottie Frederick 11:00AM—Judy Wojcik Glatz, Paul Marshall 6:00PM—Peter Komar, Evelyn Lopazalles

Saturday, May 26, 2018 5:00 PM—Lorraine Bonk, Bill Bonk, Pat Clark, Gretchen Subka, Sandy Marinello, Patrick Leonard, Pat Clair, Geri Jacoby

Sunday, May 27, 2018 8:00 AM—Jim O’Brien, Ron Potempa, Ray Perez, Haley Koth, Holly Tocci, Pauline Babusis, Les Ruisz 9:30 AM—Rosemary Grein, Michael Grein, Eamon Malone, Guido DiDomenico, Paula DiDomenico, Gary Olson, Ellie Olson, Jane Kellhher Dena Geiger—CHOIR Pat McLaughlin—CHOIR 11:00 AM—Ed Jasnoch, Laura Selin, Gordon Selin, Joan Shubat, Joyce Eul, Robert Browne, Alicia Ramirez, Mary Thompson

LECTORS Saturday, May 26, 2018 5:00 PM—Mary Hauwiller, Karen Wagner Sunday, May 27, 2018 8:00 AM—Kevin Czarnecki, Mary Ellen Stanley 9:30 AM—Steve Kahn, Lisa Pyle 11:00 AM—Debbie Calandriello, Pat Schultz 6:00 PM—Kelly Peltz, Therese Potempa

May 26/27 5:00PM—Eugene Krupinski, Jack Wade, TBA 8:00AM—Jackson Fornek, TBA, TBA 9:30AM—Mark Gardocki,, Julia Kotas, Petra Kotas

11:00AM—Richard Shirley, Tabitha Shirley, Kevin Walsh 6:00PM—Lauren Coghlan, Madison Coghlan, Payton Prodoehl

Weekend of May 13, 2018

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $22,479 $22,200 $279

Year $965,487 $1,021,200 ($55,714)

USHERS — MONTH OF MAY 5:00 PM—George Griffin, Henry Turek, Herb Koch, Len Walejeski 8:00 AM—Tim Kasper, Tom O’Donnell, Mike Lowery, Mike Fornek 9:30 AM—Mike Grein, Tom Niemiera, Michael F. Ryan, Michael P. Ryan, Peter Gardocki 11:00 AM—Mark Dohm, Rick Paradiso, Matt Komorowski 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak

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BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

Our Deceased:

Raymond Kelly Ralliegh Wilkinson

Joseph Pezdek

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Rosalie Spalla, Nancy Grasso, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Helen Stringham, Joey Oberholzer, Carmen Pinto, Leianna Tanedo, Carol Rydberg, Linda Curtin, Joseph Saele, Carol Ellsworth, Nick Versetto, Liam Brown, James Burke, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Patricia Allen

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apos-tles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading — There are different kinds of spiritu-al gifts but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13) or Galatians 5:16-25. Gospel — As the Father has sent me, so I send you. Re-ceive the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23; Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11; Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12; Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8; Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Pentecost Sunday Monday: Seventh Week in Ordinary Time; Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Tuesday: St. Rita of Cascia Friday: St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi Saturday: St. Philip Neri

We Welcome to the Family of God: Avery Nicholas Vance Emerson Daniel Vance

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Sean & Carolyn Necas & their son Nathan Kevin & Kelly Bauml Alan & Lorraine Weber

III. Joshua Strzelczyk & Danielle Mertens May 27, 2018

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