August 18, 2019 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361– 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

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

Religious Education Office (708)361-9435

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.

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois

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Dear Parishioners,

Today we welcome Father Bernard Viagappan who will be speaking at all Masses for the annual Mission Appeal. Father Bernard is from India and has given the following information for the bulletin:

Father Mike,

Salem Diocese in India has a total population of 5,360,460. Out of that 100,050 are Catholics. 60% of the Catholics in the Diocese of Salem are from lower caste group, historically deprived, economically downtrodden. The Diocese of Salem is providing the following empowerment projects to this target group:

Education is the top priority. We run 3 big Homes for Children hailing from below pover ty line families and some of them are orphans. Nearly 500 children in these 3 Homes are subsidized by the Diocese with total cost of 95,000 USA dollars per year. Really we are dependent on the sponsors in this regard.

Socio political empowerment of Rural Dalit (Oppressed) Women is another important ministry.

Awareness building seminar for Dalit Women, providing training of the Right to the Information Act to sensitize this target group from the Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence and educate them to take appropriate action.

Health Education through medical camps and formation of Health Club is being promoted. Awareness programs on Tuberculosis prevention, HIV/Aids preventive education and elimination of denial, Stigma and discrimination are provided by the Diocese.

Low Cost Housing for Sr i Lanka Victims of War (Refugees) and Widows. Every year we try to build at least 30 houses in different parishes of the diocese. We spend around $ 4,000 for each house.

Home for Aged: Our diocese runs two houses for home for aged. We take care of orphaned aged people. Specially the aged people who does not anybody to look after them they will be given place and cared the by the care takers.

In a non-Christian country compassion and service to the poor is the way to preach Christ and share God’s love with the unfortunate. The diocese of Salem is not self-sufficient to fund these projects. So I greatly appreciate your financial help through Mission Appeal collection. God Bless you! Father Bernard

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

MOST REV. JOHN R. GORMAN, RESIDENT REV. ED MIKOLAJCZYK, RESIDENT

REV. WILLIAM J. FINNEGAN, PASTOR EMERITUS DEACON JOHN J. AND TERE MACAROL

MIKE CALLAHAN MICHELLE HILLIARD JOHN MAIER Pastoral Minister Coordinator of Pastoral Care Director of Liturgy SHELLY STANKO KIM DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ANDY PERZ CHRISTINE COLLINS REP Secretary 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, AUGUST 18, 2019 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019 Mass–6:30AM & 8:30AM Blood Drive—3:00-7:30PM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM Men’s CRHP Team 5 Mtg—7:00PM Blue Army Benediction/Rosary—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Religious Education Catechist Mtg—7:00PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—9:00AM- 7:00PM Baptismal Prep—7:30PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Boy Scout #699 Troop Mtg—6:30PM Cub Scout Pack #3699 Mtg—7:00PM SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM* *OUTDOOR MASS Baptisms—12:30PM

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 Benedic-tion is hosted. Please feel free to join

us.

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Religious Education Program Registration for 2019-2020

1st-8th Grade is well underway! Registration is crucial for our planning and

scheduling of classes! Sessions are filling up quickly! By now you should have received an email with your link to register. If not, or if you have

any questions, please contact the REP Office at 708-361-9435. NEW FAMILIES MUST REGISTER IN PERSON

Thank you!

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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

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 SPC Dylan Conover

Sean Girouard CPL Rowen N. Barker

1Lt. Jack McGuire 2Lt. Patrich McGuire

Ian Altieri

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 Brendan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LT Christa Kamon AB Kevin Schwenn AB Sean Schwenn CPT Allen Dagys

Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 8:30AM— Jean Kozlowski, Cele Moran 5:00 PM—Anthony Alm, Frances Miroballi SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Carmella Fishella 9:30 AM—Fred Chalmers, Susan Evans 11:00 AM—Grace Jacklin, Danny Labriola 6:00 PM—Donato Carriare MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019 6:30 AM—John Cunningham 8:30 AM—Willard, Lorraine & Bill Sullivan TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019 6:30 AM—Kevin O’Malley 8:30 AM—Chris Pringle, Sheila Kenny WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019 6:30 AM—Barry Wawrzyn 8:30 AM—John Spellman, Waleria & Jozef Bies THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 6:30 AM—Marie Rodrigues 8:30 AM—William O’Neil, Rev. John Finnegan FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 6:30 AM—Joseph Kleinbrook 8:30 AM—Rev. John Finnegan, Jeanne Springman SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019 8:30 AM—Ruth & Stanley Bies, Loretta Spisak 5:00 PM—Nelson & Studin Families, Tommy Novak SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019 8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Mathias Ruisz, Jr. 9:30 AM—Frieda Graca, Frank Slomski 11:00 AM—Felix Ramirez, Jr., Alfonso Ramirez, Sr. & Estella Ramirez, Miholaj Tchoryk 6:00 PM—Jack Hayes, Eric Horabik

Saturday, August 24, 2019 5:00 PM—Gretchen Subka, Ed Jasnoch, Beth Doyle, Pat Clair, Frank Walczak, Bernadette Shannon, Mary Hauwiller, Sandy Marinello

Sunday, August 25, 2019 8:00 AM—Holly Tocci, Lynn McGary, Joan Klarich, Ray Perez, Ron Potempa, Les Ruisz, Haley Koth 9:30 AM—JoVenna Muraskas, George Pracz, Sue Dalton, John Dalton, Michelle Collins, Sheila Scarim, Colleen Walery, Dennis Walery 11:00 AM—Joan Shubat, Mary Jo Pavilon, Alicia Ramirez, Deb Calandriello, Laura Selin, Gordon Selin, Bill Bonk, Lorraine Bonk

LECTORS Saturday, August 24, 2019 5:00 PM—Kathy Curran, Bob Wade Sunday, August 25, 2019 8:00 AM—Sue Laughran, Marty Thomas 9:30 AM—Gary Olson, Jim Nickas 11:00 AM—Merrill Casquejo, Galileo Casquejo 6:00 PM—Kevin Czarnecki, Judy Dugan

USHERS — MONTH OF AUGUST 5:00 PM—Kevin O’Boye, Marty Strubin, Jose Villarete, Mike Kuta 8:00 AM—Norman Hansen, Dan Stanley, Dominic Tocci, Joe O’Boyle 9:30 AM—George Pracz, John Ziegler, Carol Ziegler, Peter Gardocki 11:00 AM—John Schultz 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak

Weekend of August 11, 2019

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $19,773 $22,000 ($2,227)

Year $130,620 $154,000 ($23,380)

August 24/25 5:00PM—Katherine Konagy, Claire George, Faye Dorsett

8:00AM—Samantha Padgurskis, TBA 9:30AM—Claudia Wrobel, Leo Burns, Michael Yep 11:00AM—Emma Schroeder, TBA 6:00PM—Diana Tan, John Waliczek, Henry Spence

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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:

Jerold Wojcik Lynne Pacetti

Mary Frances McMahon

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, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Frank Zasadny, Robert Mackovitch, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Russ Fratto, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Brian Sladek, Bronislawa Krzysiak. Susan Wright, Marilyn Seaman, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Theo Van Huis, Ronald Brannon, Lillian Rosinski, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — They took Jeremiah and threw him into the cistern (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10). Psalm — Lord, come to my aid! (Psalm 40). Second Reading — Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith (Hebrews 12:1-4). Gospel — I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing (Luke 12:49-53). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Internation-al Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44; Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1-2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. John Eudes Tuesday: St. Bernard Wednesday: St. Pius X Thursday: The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Rose of Lima Saturday: St. Bartholomew

We Welcome to the Family of God: John Daniel Evans

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Samuel & Lauren Dutch & their children Samantha & Lucas Sophia Nalls

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512074 Our Lady of the Woods Church 10731 W 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 708-361-4754 Contact: Shelly or Laurie olwparish@aol.com Software Using: Win 7.0 Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Transmission Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11 am Bulletin for Sunday, August 18, 2019 Special Instructions: