The Feast of the Holy Family… This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. When I was writing Christmas cards a few weeks ago, I mentioned to one friend that I really thought his family was a holy one. We use so many words to describe families: large, small, extended, dysfunctional, broken. Seldom do we describe families as holy. And yet so many of our parish families are holy: they reveal God’s love in good times and in bad, in sickness, and in health. It is in family life that the faith is practiced and passed on. When we are part of a family we do holy work, God’s work of love in the world. On this Feast of the Holy Family let us celebrate the Holy dimensions of our family life. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day… This Tuesday, December 31st, New Year’s Eve, we will have an evening Mass at 5:00 P.M. I always enjoy Mass at this moment in the yearly calendar. There is something about New Year’s Eve that can move us to look back with prayer, reflection, and gratitude on the year that has flown by. I encourage you to join me for Mass that evening, [Or you can begin the New Year of 2014 ‘right’ by joining us for Mass on New Year’s Day at 10:00 A.M. On behalf of the parish priests, staff, and lay leadership, I wish all of you a Happy New Year of 2014! Enjoy! Bumped, but not forgotten… This coming Saturday, January 4th, is normally the Feast of our parish patroness, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. This year it is also the Vigil of the Feast of the Epiphany, so our parish feast day gets bumped off the liturgical calendar. Nevertheless, we will not forget to pray for the blessings that we enjoy in our parish. Happy Feast Day St. Elizabeth Ann Seton! Pray for us! Supporting Pro-Life in January… In January we commemorate the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court Roe V. Wade decision that legalized abortion. As a faith-filled way to be Pro-Life during January, I am placing a bassinette in the Narthex of the church for baby items [e.g. baby diapers, baby clothes, ‘onesies’, bibs, etc.] that will be given to the Courage Program at St. Germaine Parish in Oak Lawn. Courage has been around for three decades, assisting girls who are pregnant, and unmarried. They are where the wheel meets the road in helping girls raise their newborns. They have done heroic work. Sr. Nancy Swanson R.S.M., a Sister of Mercy, who is the director of the

program, received the Archdiocesan Bishop Quarter Award from Cardinal Francis George in November for the wonderful work she has done in leading the apostolic works of the Courage Program in Vicariate V [our Vicariate] of the Archdiocese. Currently Courage supports 250 women, and their children. This group is worthy of our support, and is a wonderful way for our parish to celebrate being Pro-Life in January 2014. More information will be given out next weekend, and the bassinette will be in the Narthex of the church. Thanks for your ongoing support. Litter… Every now and then someone decides to litter cars in church parking lots by putting trash under car windshield wipers. This often takes place just prior to an election, and the flyers are often information proclaiming the virtues of someone running for office. Please be assured the parish will never put any trash under your windshield wipers, nor give anyone permission, ever, to do so. Sadly, people do this to make it seem that the parish and church is promoting a particular candidate. It is always done in a very sneaky way. Recently we have had a new take on this mischievous and sneaky trick. Someone stuffed a folded flyer into some of our recent parish bulletins decrying the legitimate and authorized practice of receiving communion in the hand and from lay people. [Ironically, we just mandated our Eucharistic Ministers two Sundays ago at Mass!] The flyer was not from the parish, and did not reflect the teachings of the Catholic Church, nor did not reflect correct liturgical practice. While people may always receive communion on the tongue, or from a priest, this is not the norm. The vast majority of people follow the appropriate, designated and legitimate practice of receiving communion in the hand, and from a lay minister of the Eucharist. I appreciate parishioners who informed us about these flyers that were stuffed into the parish bulletin, so that I could correct this sad misinformation. If you spot someone putting flyers into the bulletin please let a member of staff, a greeter, or an usher know, so that we can confront these sneaks that seek to trouble the good consciences of our parishioners. Sometimes you just have to laugh.

Keep Smiling...

CORCORAN’S CORNER

MASS INTENTIONS

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Richard Tropp Diane Brennan Tony Paluch James Kealey And for our deceased: Robert Guth Kathleen Battisella “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR

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Sat., Dec. 28 (5pm) Josephine Tarantino; Gerald Burns; Suzanne Rathberger; Robert Pikula Sunday, Dec. 29 (7:15am) Edwin Rybczyk; Rita Stark; Dolores Burak-Hoogaklezer (8:30am) Denis Corluka; Joan Sipowicz; Phyllis J. Minnick; Kieran and Mary Murray (10am) Mary and Oscar Flores; Edwin and Lillian Davis; Joseph Ham; Thomas Scanlon (11:30am) Marybeth Maloney; Mary Schveiger Mon., Dec. 30 (9am) John Howland; Herbert Norberg; Edward and Mary Therese Stack; Ellen Murphy; Tony Carey; Thanksgiving for Blessing Tues., Dec. 31 (9am) ; Juan Ramirez; Georgene Kohler; Yanahan and O’Malley Families; Salvatore and Atonietta Latorraca; Bob and Suzanne LaCosse Wedding Anniversary; Kathleen O’Neill (5pm) Parishioners Wed., Jan. 1 (10am) Parishioners Thurs., Jan. 2 (9am) Salvatore Roti; Maria Roti; Delia Thornton; Camille Rosiak Fri., Jan.3 (9am) Annabelle and Jim Santucci; Therese McGrath

December 29, 2013

Edward and Maxine Leu Matt and Belinda Maras (Children: Kyle and Bella Maras) Walter and Amy Zukowski (Children: Lucas and Paige Zukowski)

WELCOME

NEW YEAR’S EVE NEW YEAR’S EVE NEW YEAR’S EVE MASSESMASSESMASSES

NEW YEAR'S EVENEW YEAR'S EVENEW YEAR'S EVE Tuesday, December 31stTuesday, December 31stTuesday, December 31st

5:00 pm5:00 pm5:00 pm

NEW YEAR'S DAYNEW YEAR'S DAYNEW YEAR'S DAY Wednesday, January 1stWednesday, January 1stWednesday, January 1st

10:00 am10:00 am10:00 am

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

HOLIDAY CLOSURE The St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Offices

will be closed for the New Year’s holiday on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013

and reopen on Thursday Jan. 2, 2014. The parish staff wishes all

a safe and blessed New Year!

Congratulations to Jerome and Christine Albin who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013. Congratulations to Bob and Suzanne LaCosse who are celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013.

ANNIVERSARIES

Are you looking for a good Catholic bible or perhaps a special gift for someone? The New American Bible

The New American Catholic Bible, with faux black leather and gilded edges is available for only $10 in the parish office. These bibles are the official Catholic version with the most current translation available. The words of Christ are indicated in red throughout the book. Limited quantity available. Please call Claudia Nolan at 708-403-0101, x102.

WAITING IN JOYFUL HOPE A reflection by

Jay Cormier

I T HAS BEEN A ROUGH YEAR. DAD LOST HIS JOB A YEAR

AGO, FINDING A NEW ONE HAS BEEN A FULL-TIME OCCUPATION. Mom has taken on a number of part-time jobs while being a full-time mother to their two daughters. The girls have been terrific, helping out in whatever ways they can. Dad was finally offered a position in another city several hundred miles away. They had no choice but to pull up stakes and start over: selling their old house and finding a new one (while Dad had already gone ahead to start with his new company), arranging for schools, packing up, and saying good-bye. The first night together in their new house, surrounded by their life in packing boxes, they sat on the floor and ate Chinese takeout. And they realized not what they had lost but what they had in each other; a home.

I T WAS A LONG NIGHT. Little Jack cried and cried with colic. In shifts, they cradled Jack as they walked up and down the hall, rubbing his little back, singing

to him until he finally fell asleep. It was early in the morning when they finally put Jack down in his crib. They were exhausted but happy that the most precious thing in their lives was peacefully asleep.

I T IS A DIFFICULT CONVERSATION. There is no easy way to begin that “talk” with your preteen child, that confrontation with a teenage son or daughter

about abusing alcohol or some other substance, that

decision regarding an elderly parent’s care. The exchange of recriminations and accusations, resulting in rejection and estrangement. Love often requires us to risk that love for the sake of the beloved.

THE FINANCIAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES we face in our lives as spouses and families force us to

“flee” to our own Egypts. As is clear from Matthew’s gospel, Mary, Joseph, and the Child’s struggle as a family was filled with heartache, fear, misunderstanding, and doubt—but together they created a family of love and compassion, of nurture and acceptance.

A S WE GATHER as families this Christmas, may we realize anew the demanding but fulfilling work of creating and maintaining that safe place

of unconditional love, welcome, and forgiveness that is family. • What has been the hardest situation your family

has had to deal with? • How were you able to cope with it?

Twice in the gospel God sends an angel to command Joseph, “Rise take the child and his mother...” Alert and listening, Joseph perceived the danger threatening his family and acted to protect them. In this is holiness: listening for God’s voice, heeding whatever God asks of us, and acting faithfully for the good and well-being of others. Holiness is not a matter of achieving perfection or flawlessness. It is our continual growth in being open to God’s presence and our willingness to respond to divine overtures.

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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

“Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you.” MT 2:13

Loving Father, keep our family within the embrace of your loving providence. In times of crisis and tension, bless our families with the hope of your consolation and forgiveness.

In times of joy and growth, bless us with a spirit of thankfulness.

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Our Visit to St. Procopius’ Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

The Rosary is recited before Mass begins. The beautiful altar at St. Procopius Church.

Fr. Sean O’Sullivan greets Fr. Corcoran.

Talented dancers with colorful costumes entertain parishioners at the Fiesta following the liturgy.

In gratitude, St. Elizabeth Seton parish liaison Doug Benker shares candy with the children.

Concelebrants: Fr. Corcoran, Fr. Sean and Fr. Pat.

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Dear Father Corcoran and the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Family, Thank you for graciously supporting the Catholic Campaign for Human Development this year. Your participation in the CCHD Annual Collection helps those who live in poverty to know they have the capacity to become active members in their neighborhoods and fight for change. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development helps create a real solidarity between different communities of class and race. In making a gift to CCHD, you help those who are economically disadvantaged to stand up and walk proudly, more confident in the dignity they possess as a child of God. This grant year, CCHD awarded a total of 30 grants amounting to $710,000. Your support funds organizations such as Warehouse Workers for Justice combating worker injustices, Alliance of the Southeast working on affordable housing, Precious Blood Ministries whose objective is violence prevention, Interfaith Leadership Project who work on immigrant rights, and Progress Center for Independent Living and Jane Addams Senior Caucus who aims for a quality of life for people with disabilities and for seniors.

We encourage your continuous support through donations. Please visit: http://goo.gl/kZCNKy to make your pledge to support our brothers and

sisters transform Chicago into a more just city. Yours in Christ, Joanna Arellano, Program Coordinator Catholic Campaign For Human Development Office for Peace and Justice 3525 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653

Thank you for supporting the Catholic Campaign

for Human Development

Be Still… A Call To Centering PrayerBe Still… A Call To Centering PrayerBe Still… A Call To Centering Prayer Wednesday, January 8th at 7pmWednesday, January 8th at 7pmWednesday, January 8th at 7pm

You are invited to join in an hour of quiet timeYou are invited to join in an hour of quiet timeYou are invited to join in an hour of quiet time and learn about Centering Prayer. The groupand learn about Centering Prayer. The groupand learn about Centering Prayer. The group meets the second Wednesday of each monthmeets the second Wednesday of each monthmeets the second Wednesday of each month

in the Cornerstone building located on the in the Cornerstone building located on the in 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? Please call Marge at 708Questions? Please call Marge at 708Questions? Please call Marge at 708---460460460---5357.5357.5357.

"He gave power to become children of God.”

— John 1:12

IF YOU THINK YOU MAY BE CALLED TO SHARE THE FATHER’S LOVE AS A PRIEST, OR IN CONSECRATED LIFE, 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.

Parish Vocation News

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SACRED SPACE GROUP

JANUARY MEETING

January 6th 9:30am

in the Cornerstone

January 7th 7pm

in the Parish Conference Room

St. Christopher Christmas Concert Your are invited to an Annual Christmas Concert this Sunday, Dec. 29th at 3pm at St. Christopher church, 147th and Keeler in Midlothian. Choirs and Chamber Or-chestra directed by Phil and Amy Switalski. Join the St. Christopher Travelers and Friends on their many trips. Visit www.philnamymusic.com or call 708-687-3302 for a full schedule of trips and details. 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. Alco-holics 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, consider attending Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Rm. 1). For information call Warren, 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853.

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SECOND READING

Reflections for Feast of the

Epiphany Jan. 5, 2014

Next week, we will hear of two kinds of people; those who are clever or crafty, and those who are truly wise, filled with the wisdom of God. Our goal is to be wise, not merely clever.

GOD’S WISDOM IS PRESENT EVERYWHERE

O God, source of true wisdom, give us dis-cerning minds to see your power at work in the humble, the poor, and the weak. Help us to manifest your love to the world through our words and actions. Amen.

Magi were astrologers. They were not kings (although that title is often used for them) nor does it say that there were three (that is the number of gifts). The account speaks of them coming from the east (possibly Persia or Babylon). It is possible that the star they saw

was the elision of three planets, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, which occurred around 7 BC. The technical name for this type of elision is syzygy. The Magi would naturally have gone to Jerusalem to inquire about the birth of a Jewish king. Herod intends to use them to murder what he considers to be a rival to his throne. The Magi bring gold, frankincense and myrrh. They would have brought these products because they were easy to carry and valuable. Scholars later spoke of gold as a gift one would give to a king, frankincense as an incense one would burn to honor a god, and myrrh as an ointment used in burials, foretelling how Jesus would die on a cross.

GOSPEL We saw His star at its rising and have come to do Him homage (Matthew 2:1-12).

The story of the magi and King Herod reminds us of the difference between being “wise” and being “crafty”. Though the term “magi” might more literally be translated as “astrologers” (and our word “magician” comes from it), the traditional term “wise men” does capture an aspect of their story. They are wise not simply because they are smart, but because they use their God-given intellectual abilities to seek out God, to read the signs of the times in order to discern what God is doing in the world. King Herod, in contrast, is not so much wise as he is crafty. Historians agree that Herod was in many ways an effective ruler: rebuilding the Jerusalem temple, maintaining public order, and keeping Roman interference in the day-to-day affairs in Palestine to a minimum. They also agree that in large measure his effectiveness as a ruler was a result of his absolute ruthlessness, a merciless resolve that shows itself in this Gospel. He lies to the Magi and plots the murder of a child in what seems to him to be an effective scheme to ensure that he remains in power. But the wise understand something that the crafty do not. The Epiphany celebrates the manifestation of God’s saving power in the world, not in royal splendor but of a humble child born into lowly circumstances. This is a power that Herod, for all his craftiness, cannot recognize, but which the Magi, showing true wisdom, come to adore.

Readings for the Week December 30-January 5 Mon.: 1 Jn 2:12-17; Lk 2:36-40 Tues.: 1 Jn 2:18-21; Jn 1:1-18 Wed.: Nm 6:22-27; Gal 4:4-7; Lk 2:16-21 Thur.: 1 Jn 2:22-28; Jn 1:19-28 Fri.: 1 Jn 2:29 -- 3:6; Jn 1:29-34 Sat.: 1 Jn 3:7-10; Jn 1:35-42 REFLECTION

The glory of the Lord shines upon you (Isaiah 60:1-6). This part of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah was written shortly after the Jews returned from exile in Babylon (c. 539 BC). In the pre-vious part of the Book of Isaiah, we had heard of how Yahweh would restore the for-tune of his beloved people. Thus, when the Persian emperor Cyrus allowed the Jewish people to return to their homeland, they were exultant. Yet, when they arrived home, all

they found was devastation. But God still ful-fills his promises. The glory of God would be upon Israel to such an extent that even the Gentile peoples would come in pilgrimage to Jerusalem to pay homage to the Lord. No longer would the pagans carry the Israelites into exile. Now pagans would bring their riches and submit themselves to the God of Israel. This promise is fulfilled with the Magi.

In the Old Covenant, only the Jewish people received the promise. They were the chosen people and heirs of the promises that God had made to the patriarchs and the prophets of Israel. In the New Covenant all peoples will participate in the grace of the Lord. There will be no distinction between Jew and Greek,

slave or free, male or female. They all are chosen by the Lord. All will participate in the promise of the Gospel They all are part of the body of Christ, which is the Church. This is the mystery of salvation: the bounty of God’s love for all people.

Now it has been revealed that the Gentiles are coheirs of the promise (Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6).

FIRST READING

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S A V E T H E D A T E!

O P E N H O U S E

COME AND VISIT YOUR PARISH SCHOOL!

Sunday, January 26, 2014

1:00pm -- 3:00pm

3-year-old Pre-K through 8th Grade 3- and 4-year old Pre-K Presentation at 1:15pm

Kindergarten Presentation at 1:45pm

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 9250 West 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL 60487

is a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

For more information, visit www.cjbschool.org or email Cynthia Devlin at cdevlin@cjbschool.org

or telephone 708-403-6525, extension 127

Members of the St. Elizabeth Seton Choir visited the residents of the Lago Vista Retirement Community in Lockport. This is their third year of sharing Christmas carols and sing-a-longs and good cheer!

Seton Choir Shares Christmas Cheer!

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HOPE Employment Support Ministry kicks off 9th year of service with a Special Mass!

Tuesday – January 7, 2014

The HOPE (Helpful Outreach for People seeking Employment) Employment Support Ministry meets at Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, located at 9300 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL. We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall and our sessions are open to all faiths and denominations. We meet to offer support, fellowship, guidance and information for the employed, unemployed, or those in Career Transition. HOPE Ministry leaders review & critique resumes; offer job search and interview tips; and pass along job leads. Many times we also provide a guest speaker to support those in transition. To help kick off the 9th year of service to the community St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church will cele-brate a Mass on the evening of Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 7:00pm. HOPE invites people of all faiths to join us for this Mass. The Mass is intended to be a shared prayer for support and inspiration in the job search; in gratitude for blessings received; and for the hope of blessings forthcoming. Whether you are employed or unemployed, all are most welcome, including spouses and children, as they are part of everyone’s support group. We especially encourage Alumni of the HOPE program to attend and share their experiences. Immediately following Mass, a Networking Reception will follow in the lower level Parish Hall, where we normally hold our meetings. Employers: Please forward your job leads to Tom.McMahon23@comcast.net for no cost distribution to our members.

Start the New Year off right with some HOPE and a Mass on Tuesday, January 7th @ 7:00pm…

because everyone could use a little HOPE! In addition to our HOPE Meetings at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, we also host meetings the 3rd Thurs-day of every month, 7:00pm, at Our Lady of the Woods Church in Orland Park (10731 W. 131st St.).

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UPCOMING EVENT

Seniors of Seton

SNOW BALL AT GAELIC PARK Thursday, January 23, 2014

Lunch w/choice of pork or chicken at Gaelic Park with entertainment for $28. Doors open at 11:30am. Lunch served at 12pm. Make your reserva-tions at the January meeting or call Phyllis at 708-478-0471.

MARCUS THEATER IN ORLAND PARK

Saturday, February 8, 2014 At the Marcus Theater broadcast LIVE in HD from the

Metropolitan Opera in New York “RUSALKA” A fairytale with princes, princesses, water nymphs, witches and gnomes. View the performance up close and personal as though you are right on stage. Subtitles help you follow the story. Experience The Met and not only see backstage interviews with the principles but see how the tremendous sets are changed during intermissions. Re-nowned Soprano, Renee Fleming sings the title role of the water nymph Rusalka. Doors open 11:30am; ends at 4:55pm. Price $22. Make your reservations at the Janu-ary meeting or call Phyllis (708-478-0471) Reservation deadline (with payment) by Monday, Jan 23.

Happy New Year from the Seniors of Seton!

SAINT OF THE WEEK

ST. THOMAS BECKET

1118-1170

A STRONG MAN WHO WAVERED FOR A MOMENT, but then learned one cannot come to terms with evil and so became a strong churchman, a martyr and a saint—that was Thomas Becket, archbishop of Canterbury, murdered in his cathedral on December 29, 1170. His career had been a stormy one. While archdeacon of Canterbury, he was made chancellor of England at the age of 36 by his friend King Henry II. When Henry felt it advantageous to make his chancellor the archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas gave him fair warning: he might not accept all of Henry’s intrusions into Church affairs. Nevertheless, he was made archbishop (1162), resigned his chancellorship and reformed his whole way of life! Troubles began. Henry insisted upon usurping Church rights. At one time, supposing some conciliatory action possible, Thomas came close to compromise. He momentarily approved the Constitutions of Clarendon, which would have denied the clergy the right of trial by a Church court and prevented them from making direct appeal to Rome. But Thomas rejected the Constitutions, fled to France for safety and remained in exile for seven years. When he returned to England, he suspected it would mean certain death. Because Thomas refused to remit censures he had placed upon bishops favored by the king, Henry cried out in a rage, “Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest!” Four knights, taking his words as his wish, slew Thomas in the Canterbury cathedral. Thomas Becket remains a hero-saint down to our own times. COMMENT No one becomes a saint without struggle, especially with himself. Thomas knew he must stand firm in defense of truth and right, even at the cost of his life. We also must take a stand in the face of pressures—against dishonesty, deceit, destruction of life—at the cost of popularity, convenience, promotion and even greater goods. QUOTE In T.S. Eliot's powerful drama, Murder in the Cathedral, Becket faces a final temptation to seek martyrdom for earthly glory and revenge. With real insight into his life situation, Thomas responds: "The last temptation is the greatest treason: To do the right deed for the wrong reason."

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!

Cash or check accepted to: Seniors of

Seton (SOS).

Makes a great gift!

2014 Golden Opportunities Book

Available in the church office.

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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 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: 8:30AM-8:30PM, THURSDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY: 1PM-6PM -SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM

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

1-4 & 1-5 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Gaskey

J. Gaskey C. Labus 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 S. Biallas M. Crance R. Cubalchini M. Cubachini S. Giovanazzi C. Giovanazzi C. Bannon

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

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

LECTORS M. Hamilton R. Coe

W. Dendler

B. Hall T. O’Connell

M. Quinn M. Laska

A. McKanna C. Steckhan

ALTAR SERVERS

R. Gregg A. Gregg M. Nacik

L. Murphy C. Murphy M. Reiter

C. Stroz M. Kedzierski P. Maiolo

C. Buck M. Krause H. Galvin

A. Rihani S. Nemec M. Nemec

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

J. Harris M. O’Connor T. Hanlon J. Murphy M. Paluch J. Paluch B. DeJonge G. Yakes T. Doyle S. Rosinski A. Sharp L. Jeffrey

J. Janiak C. Nolan M. Fundator D. Nykiel D. Houha D. Ceglarski

R. Hicks J. Austin L. Austin D. Palagi K. Kelly J. Kelly E. Pawlak M. Dziallo J. Mantyck K. Mantyck S. Hall S. Weishaar

K. Engraffia S. LaCosse I. Juska S. Juska J. Frese J. Nemec J. Mysker J. Krusenoski R. Laud E. Barin G. Chehy M. Fehrenbacher

T. Wolski M. Marino J. Holmquist K. Hall M. Morajda M. Schmidt J. Bilas T. Scorzo J. Mitchel M. O’Connor

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