How blessed are they!

The poor in spirit,

those who mourn,

the meek,

those who hunger and thirst for justice,

the merciful,

the clean of heart,

the peacemakers,

those persecuted for righteousness,

those insulted and prosecuted

for their love of

the Gospel of Life!

Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS

Respect Life 2011-2012 www.usccb.org/profife

For the Hebrew people, Passover and the Passover Meal was one of the most important parts of their faith life. It recalled the original Passover during the time of Moses, when the Angel of Death “Passed Over” the land of Egypt, killing all the first-born children, but sparing the firstborn of the Hebrews who had slaughtered a lamb, spread its blood on their doorposts, and then had cooked and eaten the lamb while praying to be spared and to be set free from slavery in Egypt. Thus, for the Gospel writers, Jesus is the new Passover Lamb, whose blood brings salvation from death and freedom from bondage. Eating the bread and drinking the wine, which Jesus says is His Body and Blood, takes the place of eating the Passover Lamb. The key Last Supper section in Matthew, Mark, and Luke is their recalling of Jesus taking bread, breaking it, and giving it to them, calling them to eat it while saying that it is His Body given up for them, and taking a cup of wine and giving it to them while stating that it is His Blood, the Blood of the new “Covenant”, the new promise of God to always be with His people, coupled with His call to the people to be faithful to Him.

T HESE WORDS AND ACTIONS OF JESUS, together with the disciples then doing the eating and the drinking from the cup, carry a couple of very

important meanings which can easily be overlooked. First, in Jesus’ time, “body and blood” was an idiom which meant the whole self, the whole person. So when Jesus says, “Take and eat, this is My Body,” and passes the cup stating it is His blood, the

inference is that they are to take His whole self into them, that they are to be transformed and to become like Him. This goes along with the old statement from the spiritual life, that when you eat physical food, it becomes you, but when you eat spiritual food, you become it. Following from this, we miss a crucial meaning of the reception of Holy Communion if we only focus on the belief that we are receiving the Body and Blood of Christ. In receiving Holy Communion, we also need to focus on Him and try to live as he lived, a life of love, compassion, and service.

S ECOND, LUKE’S GOSPEL adds the words, “Do this in remembrance of Me,” which we hear at every Mass. But that doesn’t mean that Jesus is just

calling them to have the meal again and think about Him. Jesus saw Himself as bread for the life of the world, so His action of taking bread, blessing it, breaking it, and giving it to His Disciples represented that Jesus took His whole life in His hands, saw His life as blessed by God, broke open His life for them, and shared it with them for the good of their lives. So “Do this in remembrance of Me,” is Jesus’ call to His disciples, and us, to take life in hand, to see all of life as blessed by God, and to break open and share life for the good of others. And Jesus’ promise is that when we do all this in His memory, He will be right there with us. That’s why this part of the Last Supper has become the heart of our Mass.

(To be continued…) May God Bless You,

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OCTOBER 2, 2011 SharingsSharingsSharings THIS WEEK, CONTINUING SOME REFLECTIONS ON THE EUCHARIST, leading up to the use of the New Roman Missal this coming Advent, I would like to share some more thoughts on the roots of the Mass. Building upon the thoughts I’ve previously shared about the prayer-meals of the Hebrew People, and the importance of Jesus’ table fellowship as a teaching tool about the Kingdom of God, I’d like to focus today on the Last Supper.

A LL FOUR OF THE GOSPELS recall the Last Supper in some detail, with the various evangelists highlighting different aspects of the Last Supper for their own teaching purposes. Matthew, Mark, and

Luke focus on Jesus’ words and actions with the bread and wine, while John’s Gospel omits all that and focuses instead on Jesus’ washing the

feet of the disciples. Also, as I mentioned last week, in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, the Last Supper was the annual Passover meal, celebrated each year at the springtime feast of Passover. Thus, for those evangelists, the Last Supper is seen as constituting a new Passover for Jesus’ followers, replacing the traditional Passover meal in his followers’ worship life.

From Father Rich Homa

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Sunday Reflections

for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Oct. 9, 2011

A banquet as a symbol of God’s gracious invitation to draw near is found in both the Old and New Testaments. While Isaiah’s banquet points to the end time, the banquet in Jesus’ parable points to the past

and present, reminding us of our freedom to accept the invitation, reject it, or respond in an unworthy way.

FOCUS: COME TO THE TABLE OF THE WORTHY

A newspaper columnist expressed his chagrin at friends not responding to his “e-vites” (e-mail invitations), even after repeated requests. He speculated that some might have held off re-sponding in case “something better” came along. Jesus tells a tale of invited guests refus-ing to come to a wedding feast for a king’s son.

This parable is aimed once again at the religious leaders, confronting them with their refusal to accept Him as one sent by God. Matthew’s violent version of the parable differs from Luke’s peaceful one (14:16-24), since it reflects the destruction of Jerusalem that happened decades later. But it reminded both communities that the invitation to the kingdom of God could be re-fused. Matthew also includes the expulsion of a man who comes in without a wedding gar-ment. This seems a little strange since people had been called in off the streets. It serves as a reminder that showing up is not enough. The grace of being invited to the Lord’s table, then as now, does not excuse us from wearing the appropriate garment—that is, “putting on” Christ. Every Eucharist tells us that we have a place at the table, and this table prepares us for an-other table at the end of time, when all peoples will gather and the Lord will move among us, wiping every tear away, and death shall be no more. We are a people of many tables—of the Word, the Eucharist, the world, and the kingdom of God.

REFLECTION

The Lord will prepare a feast and wipe away the tears from every face (Isaiah 25:6-10a). FIRST READING

Here we see prophecies that speak of the restoration that will bring bounty to the entire earth. The veil of death would be lifted and the reproach would be removed. This period of peace and bounty is compared to a great banquet that the Lord would provide, one of

the early examples of the idea of the Messianic Banquet. There would be choice wines and rich food. There would be great joy and security. All would be well on God’s holy mountain.

Many of those whom God has invited to salvation would refuse that invitation and thus lose their opportunity to share in the heavenly banquet. Part of their refusal could be due to human weakness, the tendency to choose sin rather than the good. But another aspect of this is the refusal of many of the Jewish people to accept Jesus as their Messiah. The invitation to those who are on the road is a prefiguring of the call to the Gentiles who

would then participate in the banquet. Historical elements might have also been included in one of the dimensions in Matthew’s version (e.g., the king’s reaction to those who refused the invitation—he destroyed the murderers and burned their city). That is not how the story is told in Luke. There the people who refused the invitation are simply not allowed into the banquet afterward. The difference might be a reflection of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. by the Romans. This might be an attempt by Matthew to say that Jesus had foretold that disaster.

Invite to the wedding feast whomever you find (Matthew 22:1-10). GOSPEL

Paul had developed a profound sense of sur-render to God—if he lived or died was not as important as the fact that he was willing to serve the Gospel. There were times on Paul’s journeys when he found himself surprisingly well off. He would be hosted in some cities by

people who were quite rich. At other times, he found himself destitute, not knowing where he would find his next meal. None of it really mattered as long as he served the Lord.

SECOND READING I can do all things in Him who strengthens me (Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20).

Readings for the Week

Oct. 10th-Oct. 15th Mon.: Rom 1:1-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tues.: Rom 1:16-25; Lk 11:37-41 Wed.: Rom 2:1-11; Lk 11:42-46 Thurs.: Rom 3:21-30; Lk 11:47-54 Fri.: Rom 4:1-8; Lk 12:1-7 Sat.: Rom 4:13, 16-18; Lk 12:8-12

STEWARDSHIP

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Sat., Oct. 1st (5pm) Kenneth Schomers; Greg Szyndrowski; Ann Atkinson; Mary Eileen Vlaming; Mary K. Nolan Sun., Oct. 2nd (7:15am) Parishioners (8:30am) Fred Tammaro; Joan Spehar; Katherine Cantreras (10am) Otto Politano; Angela Simon; Cheryl Kain (11:30am) Stefania Biela; August Ewald; Leo Surufke; Mary Biegel; Brenda Slattery; Kathleen Kelly; 30th Wedding Anniversary for T.J. and Trish Grady Mon., Oct. 3rd (9am) Anthony Roti; Mary Kennedy; Jack Heebner Mary Thomas Pathiyil Tues., Oct. 4th (9am) Ronald Jordan; Greg Szyndrowski; James Paul Living and Deceased Seniors of Seton; George Hackett Wed., Oct. 5th (9am) Bernice Badwick; Joseph Zimmermann Daniel Gallagher Thurs., Oct. 6th (9am) Charo Santiago; Angela Simon; Frances Gill; Any and Nellie Kelly Fri., Oct. 7th (9am) Rose Rinchiuso; Charles Peters; Jeanne Vidovic Sat., Oct. 8th (5pm) Charlene Kavanaugh; Mary Eileen Vlaming; Robert Thomas Zarecki; Florence Luciani; Dorothy Malazdra Sun., Oct. 9th (7:15am) Robert and Catherine Corrello; Mary Tonhaiser; Mary Nykiel (8:30am) Lillian M. Delany; Keating/O’Sullivan Families; Fred Grzenia (10am) Clara McMullen; Therese Linehan (11:30am) Patricia Dixon; Maddalena Frigo; Kenneth Schomers

October 2, 2011

COLLECTION FOR 9-25-11: $22,737.45

KIDS COLLECTION: $49.10

Thank you for your generosity.

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Bernadette Bachelder D.J. Schiffer Michael Clavio Denise Haggerty And for our deceased: Serafina Blaszczyk Kevin Faulkner Lucille Duggan Dr. Sandra Smith “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

MASS INTENTIONS

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Please pray for the following couples who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Sandra Struck and Richard Wojcik; 10-8 Erin Seidelmann and Ryan Truesdale; 10-15 Kimberly Dwan and Adam Esposito; 10-22

WEDDINGS

Attention: Children Ages 5-12 Years Old!

J o i n u s f o r C H I L D R E N ’ S L I T U R G Y

O F T H E W O R D You are invited to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word celebrated each Sunday at the

10am Mass (except for holidays).

ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations to Franklin and Mary Doll who celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Congratulations to T.J. and Trish Grady who are celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011.

Calling all 5th graders and older who would like to be an altar server...

Please come to an initial practice on Wednesday, Oct. 12th from 4-5pm

OR Saturday, Oct. 22nd from 9:30-10:30am We will schedule follow-up sessions

after these initial practices. Fr. Stan Kuca

Alan and Kari Davey Kevin and Jamie Koseck (Child: Liam Koseck) Kathleen Ecklund

WELCOME

“I have set before you life and death… Therefore choose life that both you and your descendants MAY LIVE.” Deuteronomy 30:19

Respect Life Sunday Life Chain — TODAY Sunday, October 2, 2011 2:30-3:30pm

DID YOU KNOW THAT OVER 80% OF WOMEN WHO HAVE HAD ABORTIONS SAID THAT IT WAS NOT THOUGHT OUT...IT WAS AN IMPULSE DECISION MADE OUT OF DESPAIR AND FEAR.

Choosing life is infinitely harder now. Pressures and demands come from so many places. Parents, friends, spouses, employers, teachers, counselors, the media and society itself all seem to want to have a voice in what choice should be made for a new life. The scripture words above were spoken centuries ago but seem to apply even more so today.

PLEASE JOIN US THIS YEAR FOR ONLY ONE HOUR AS WE PRAY TO DEFEND THE LIFE OF THE UNBORN AND THEIR MOTHERS. LIFE CHAINS WILL BE IN OVER 900 CITIES. COME OUT TO LAGRANGE ROAD ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND FROM 2:30-3:30PM WHEN ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISHIONERS WILL STAND WITH ALL DENOMINATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY AS WE JOIN TOGETHER IN A SILENT, PRAYERFUL DEMONSTRATION OF OUR FIRM BELIEF AGAINST ABORTION.

The location for St. Elizabeth Seton parishioners is 15200 LaGrange (west side), by Pier One Imports. (There are no graphic images on the signs depicting abortions. The signs distributed have ONLY positive life supporting messages such as: Life—the First Inalienable Right; Jesus Forgives and Heals; Adoption: The Loving Option; and Abortion Hurts Women.)

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Yes to Life! The St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry thanks all for their generous response to the Roses for Life Sale that takes place every Mother’s Day in the month of May. Over 1,100 roses were sold and the proceeds went directly to support local and national efforts to support woman in crisis pregnancies. This year, your donations were directed to:

The Women’s Center of Greater Chicagoland $583.00 (www.womens-center.org) Aid for Women $200.00 (www.aidforwomen.org) Birthright of Chicago $200.00 (www.birthright.org) Priests for Life $200.00 (www.priestsforlife.org Illinois Citizens for Life $200.00 (icl-life.org)

A BRILLIANT LITIGATION ATTORNEY, Martin worked 70-plus hours a week and demanded the same from the lawyers under him, whom he generally treated with

contempt. Martin's only pleasure was in his great success as a trial lawyer and the fact that opposing counsel feared him. He used to joke that spending one Sunday afternoon a month watching movie rentals with his two sons was about all the "dad" time he could stomach. Martin's sons moved away from college, married, had kids of their own, but never visited and rarely called. They really had nothing to talk about, especially after Martin's wife died. A wealthy and successful man to his last breath, Martin died in a hospital alone and bitter to the end. No one mourned his passing.

EILEEN GREW UP in a small town in Indiana and married her high school sweetheart, Tony. He worked in the family's hardware business, bringing in just enough money to make ends meet. Eileen was grateful to be a stay-at-home mom, especially because it allowed her to involve the children in all the community and charitable activities she did for their parish and school. Her quiet warmth and joy brought smiles to everyone she met. Eileen's life also had its share of challenges and suffering. One of their children was born with a fatal heart defect and lived only ten months after his birth, and she cared for both her parents for years before their deaths. She was always available to those in need, bringing food and comfort when someone in town faced illness or a death in the family.

Eileen grew old in the constant companionship of her husband and children, her grandkids and friends. She died as she had lived — surrounded by love, at peace with God and everyone who knew her. Eileen never traveled to

Europe, never ate at a five-star restaurant or sipped mimosa poolside, and never made it onto a TV reality show. But wouldn't most agree that Eileen lived her life to the full? And that Martin's life, in contrast, presents a tragic case of missed opportunities? Yet today, popular culture promotes a dangerous myth — exalting the freedom and glamour of the rich and famous, the powerful or "beautiful" people, whose public lives seem superficial and whose private lives feature a succession of brief and broken relationships. All too often they end up in treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, usually after injuring others or humiliating themselves publicly. But until then, in the eyes of the world, they have it all! And don't we often feel like we want it all? And we want it now!

ACCORDING TO THIS MYTH, MONEY EQUALS FREEDOM. It makes us free to sample from the whole rich smorgasbord of consumer delights — the latest electronics and trendy fashions. We are invited to be constantly entertained by new

places and new experiences, the latest music or latest video games. For some people, acquaintances pass in and out of their lives, but they rarely have the time to know and love them deeply, to know the longing of their hearts, the goodness of their souls. When other people make demands on our freedom, we can choose to ignore or even eliminate them from our self-centered lives. Our culture gives us "permission" to turn our back on an ill-timed baby, a neglected spouse or a mother in a nursing home who pleads for a visit. But money can't buy us love. And neither power nor freedom can bring us the one thing humans need to thrive: We were created to love and be loved. We cannot be satisfied by earthly things alone. By creating us in

his own image, God has given us a nature that is partly spiritual — an intellect, the capacity to know right from wrong, the free will to choose how to act, and the capacity to know and love Him. Jesus' incarnation, life, and death revealed to us that God is Love (1 Jn 4:8). To love God and others fulfills our deepest needs, allowing us to have life "to the full."

E VERY PERSON BEARS GOD'S IMAGE and has an immortal soul. Yet many are viewed as being outside the circle of love — unborn children whose parents are tempted to

eliminate them, vulnerable people with illnesses and disabilities who risk being abandoned or even killed through misguided "mercy," prisoners on death row, forgotten or despised long after they have repented of their wrongdoing.

Although it seems a paradox, the greater the sacrifices made out of love, the greater is our joy and peace. Whether it is the brave decision of a pregnant woman to reject abortion and allow a loving family to parent her child when she cannot, or the daily sacrifices of parents in raising young children, or the hard work of caring for an elderly relative with dementia. When we

step up to these challenges, God can stretch our hearts and fill them to overflowing with His love, joy and peace. With hearts so transformed, we can become living witnesses to the meaning of Jesus' mission: I came that all might have life, and have it to the full!

UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Website: www.usccb.org/prolife

TODAY IS RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY

I Came So That All Might Have Life, And Have It To The Full...

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Morning of Reflection and Discussion For All St. Elizabeth Seton Liturgical Ministers

Cantors Catechists Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Adult Choir Members Greeters Leader Catechists

Sacristans Ministers of Care

Please RSVP to the Church Office at 708-403-0101 by October 9, 2011.

8:30 am Welcome— And — A Continental Breakfast 9:00 am Opening Song Reflection by Vicky Tufano

10:15 am Break 10:30 am Breakout Session begins 11:00 am Large Group Discussion 12:00 pm Prayer — Closing Song

Starting with a Continental Breakfast at 8:30 am, please join us for a morning of reflection and interactive discussion to begin at 9:00 am. Each ministry will have an opportunity to apply the reflections to their area of service and to voice concerns or questions about their ministry. The morning will end with prayer around 12pm.

CHANGES IN THE

ROMAN MISSAL

Saturday, Oct. 15th in the Parish Life Center

Morning of Reflection and Discussion presented by

Vicky Tufano Pastoral Associate,

Ascension Parish in Oak Park

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October Is National Infant Loss Month

Annual Liturgy of Remembrance

Tuesday, Oct. 4th 7pm

For all who have experienced miscarriages, stillbirths, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or loss of a beloved baby — no matter how long ago — their lives will never be forgotten. Therefore, we annually celebrate this liturgy so we may return yearly to remember the love that was shared in their creation and the way these little souls have touched others’ lives. All life needs to be recognized, welcomed, and celebrated in some way. Our memories of these babies had their beginnings in our hearts and will continue to live on there as a very important part of us. It is this love, those memories we seek to hold and cherish during this Liturgy. We have this Mass annually as an opportunity to continually celebrate with you the lives of those who have never had yearly birthdays to celebrate. We invite you, your family and friends, and all those who have shared in that loss and who have been supportive through the years with their prayers and presence — to attend.

Light refreshments will be served following the liturgy.

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(H.O.P.E) HELPING OUT PEOPLE SEEKING EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY WILL HAVE AN OPEN FORUM DISCUSSION AS WELL AS A REVIEW OF HOW TO USE “HANDBILLS” IN YOUR NETWORKING APPROACH. THE HOPE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT MINISTRY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE. All of our services are free of charge. Employers, please share your staffing needs with us. Send your staffing needs to tom.mcmahon@mcmahonjobs.com, and they will be distributed to those who attend our monthly meetings. NEED A RESUME TUNED UP? Send your resume to ajunkans@aol.com and then come to the next meeting to receive feedback and discuss suggestions. THE HOPE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT MINISTRY HAS EXPANDED. We also meet at 7:00pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at St Patrick’s Church, 200 E. Illinois in Lemont, and the 3rd Thursday of each month at Our Lady Of The Woods Catholic Church, 10731 W. 131st, in Orland Park. For additional information, please call Bob Cornejo at (708) 642-2314, Mary Lou Sipple at (708) 738-5905 or Ken Krausz at (708) 214-9741. Follow us at www.linkedin.com.

B E C A U S E E V E R Y O N E C A N U S E A L I T T L E H O P E !B E C A U S E E V E R Y O N E C A N U S E A L I T T L E H O P E !B E C A U S E E V E R Y O N E C A N U S E A L I T T L E H O P E !

The HOPE Employment Support Ministry will meet Tuesday, Oct. 4th at 7pm in the downstairs Seton Church Hall.

Summer BookSummer BookSummer Book DiscussionsDiscussionsDiscussions

BEGIN THIS WEEK!BEGIN THIS WEEK!BEGIN THIS WEEK!

SETON SUMMER READING SETON SUMMER READING SETON SUMMER READING

HEAVEN HEAVEN HEAVEN ISISIS FORFORFOR REAL REAL REAL by Author Todd Burpo by Author Todd Burpo by Author Todd Burpo Tuesday, October 4th 10am Wednesday, October 5th 7pm in the Cornerstone

IIITTT’’’SSS NOT NOT NOT AAABOUTBOUTBOUT ME ME ME by Author Max Lucadoby Author Max Lucadoby Author Max Lucado

Tuesday, October 11th 7pm Wednesday, October 12th 10am

in the Cornerstone

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Upcoming Burial Cloth Workshop We have expanded our burial cloth workshops to include pillowcase dresses and cloth diapers which are shipped to Haiti and Africa. To date, 25,850 burial cloths have been shipped through Children of Abraham organization. The poor living conditions and floods spread diseases, and many children die from starvation every day. The next workshop is on Thursday, Oct. 6th at Zion Lutheran Church, 171st and 70th Ave. in Tinley Park from 6:30-9pm; Friday, Oct. 7th at St. Damian School, 5300 W. 155th St. in Oak Forest from 6:30-9pm. Please call Liz Wisnasky at 708-614-6475 to participate. Donations of sheets/pillowcases, holy cards and Christmas religious cards are needed and can be dropped off at Seton Parish Office. Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere de-sire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the downstairs St. Eliza-beth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm. Alcoholics 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 Fami-lies Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hos-pital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (1st Floor Con-ference Room A). For information call 708-429-5704.

Sacred Space Group

The Sacred Space group will meet on:

Monday, Oct. 3rd at 9:30am in the

Cornerstone Building

Tuesday, Oct. 4th at 7pm in the Parish Conference Room

Be Still… A Call To Centering PrayerBe Still… A Call To Centering PrayerBe Still… A Call To Centering Prayer Wednesday, Oct. 12th at 7pmWednesday, Oct. 12th at 7pmWednesday, Oct. 12th 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. Questions?corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Questions?corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Questions? Please call Marge at 708Please call Marge at 708Please call Marge at 708---460460460---5357.5357.5357.

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING A PRIEST?

“My God will fully supply whatever you need…” Paul teaches that with faith in Christ, we can do all things! Post college-age men are invited to participate in the INSEARCH discernment program. Join other men, who are discerning the possibility of priesthood, in prayer, discussion and presentations by Chicago priests. INSEARCH meets every Tuesday night at Quigley Pastoral Center beginning Oct. 18th. Contact Fr. Brian Welter at bwelter@archchicago.org or call 312-534-8298.

VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS:

Wednesday, Oct. 5th Joy Prestos

Wednesday, October 12th Helen Dalka

Please call the parish office at 708-403-0101 to sign up to be a Vocation Cross Participant.

Please join them in prayer… PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, graciously hear our prayers. Give us generous hearts to respond to Your call in our lives. Lift up courageous men and women willing to follow after Your Heart as priests, sisters and brothers. Help parents and teachers to share the faith and to encourage young people to explore religious vocations. Guide all people, Lord, in Your ways of compassion, truth and peace, that we may find happiness in fulfilling our vocations. Amen.

Parish Vocation News

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Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Welcomes New Assistant Principal

John Kasel

CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL HAS begun the new school year with a new assistant principal. John Kasel, former principal of Our Lady of Victory in Chicago, has joined the faculty at CJB school. Kasel has an extensive career in the Archdiocese of Chicago, including working as the principal at Leo High School and as the assistant principal at Seton Academy, where he first worked with CJB’s current principal, Mary Iannucilli. Kasel, a Nebraska native, also spent time as a French Christian Brother, where he met one of the greatest influences on his life and career choices, Brother David Darst. Brother Darst introduced Kasel to the non-violent philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as Mahatma Gandhi. This study inspired Kasel to travel to India with Father Abraham Mutholath twice in 2009. The new assistant principal credits his positive outlook on life to the philosophy of Jesus Christ and Gandhi, who also studied the teachings of Jesus. Kasel greatly appreciated the cultural diversity of humanity while visiting Catholic schools and churches with Father Abraham in southwestern India. Kasel says he can see Catholic values at every turn from CJB students as well as their parents. “There is a lot of love in this school, who wouldn’t want to work here?” For enrollment information, please contact cdevlin@cardinaljbschool.com or call Mrs. Devlin at 708-403-6525, extension 127. Cardinal J. Bernardin Catholic School is a nationally-

recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and serves families from the four sponsoring parishes of St. Francis of Assisi, St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Julie

Billiart and St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr.

FINAL REMINDER!

CJB Golf Outing 2011 Thursday, Oct. 6th Noon-9pm Silver Lake Country Club 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, raffles, games

The Second Annual CJB Golf Outing will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6th at Silver Lake Country Club. Check in starts at 11am, with golf starting at Noon (best ball). Not a golfer? Join us for the dinner and silent auction starting at 5:30pm. We are looking forward to a fun day and evening to support Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School. Thank you for all of the generous sponsorship support, we are still accepting auction donation items, please visit the CJB website or contact Tim Quinlan 708-906-2791 (tmqcmq@comcast.net) or Jim Dorigan at (708) 895-3918 for more information.

Men’s Club News

UPCOMING EVENTS

Second Meeting of the 2011-2012 Year Wednesday, Oct. 12th

Doors at 7pm Meeting begins at 7:30pm AGENDA: — Recap of the Spaghetti Dinner and Show — Juvenile Diabetes Candlelight Bowl — Oktoberfest Food (Brats & Sauerkraut) — New and Updated Membership Applications along with Membership Dues are to be completed and turned in.

As always new and returning members are welcome and encouraged to attend!

As always we are trying to increase our membership. Please bring friends, relatives, neighbors, etc. and show them what a great Men’s Club this is. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets TODAY for our Sr. Bernie’s Bingo Bash Spaghetti Dinner to be held on Sunday, Oct. 9th in the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Life Center. A great night out and only $20 per person. Bring your family and friends to this fun event!

S T . E L I Z A B E T H S E T O N C H I L D R E N ’ S R E L I G I O U S E D U C A T I O N

REMINDER FOR SEVENTH GRADERS Seventh Grade Confirmation Parent Meeting and Rite of

Acceptance on Monday, Oct. 3rd at 7:15pm in the church. This meeting is for parents/guardians and candidates for Confirmation 2013. Candidates please remember to bring

your signed Confirmation Preparation Commitment with you.

BEGINNINGS AND BLESSINGS On Monday, September 19th and Tuesday, Sept. 20th the building came alive with the voices and presence of our catechists, faith companions, extended staff members, students and family members. After a short visiting time in the classrooms, family members were invited to participate in the opening prayer services for the 2011-2012 faith year. Fr. Homa presided at the Monday afternoon session, and Fr. Gubbins was at the Monday and Tuesday evening services. The children listened as Fr. Homa and Fr. Gubbins reflected upon the gospel reading of “I am the vine and you are the branches.” May the peace of Christ be with everyone as we begin a new year of learning and sharing our Catholic faith.

At the Monday afternoon service Fr. Homa teaches how Jesus is the vine and gives us life.

Fr. Gubbins blessing the Sixth Graders Jr. High Bibles and textbooks. Fr. Gubbins bestows a blessing on Tuesday’s groups and books.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Seniors of Seton

OUR OCTOBER 4TH MEETING WILL BE HELD AFTER THE 9AM MASS. Don’t forget you will be unable to enter the Parish Life Center for the meeting until 9:30am. We will be collecting for the luncheon for the Day of Reflection with Fr. Homa. Mass will be at 9am on November 8th followed by a Morning of Reflection. The day is free but an optional box lunch catered by Mary Vlaming is available for $8. Your choice of fresh sliced turkey breast on a Kaiser roll/

cranberry relish on the side or chicken salad with pineapple on a croissant, waldorf salad, chips, cookie included in both choices. EVERYONE IS INVITED!

HOLIDAY IN THE CITY We will be taking reservations for Holiday in the City on Thursday, Dec. 8th. Cost: $74. Trip must be paid for when signing up.

NOVEMBER 1ST — TEXAS ROADHOUSE Make your reservation for the luncheon being planned for the November 1st meeting. The luncheon will be catered by Texas Roadhouse with a pork chop luncheon for $8. Luncheon tickets will be sold at the Oct. 4th meeting. Checks are to be made out to SOS. Contact Sharon at 708-614-9092 or Mary at 708-614-9559 with questions. NOVEMBER 30TH EDDY CASH HOLIDAY SHOW

Reservations will be taken for Wednesday, Nov. 30th, Eddy Cash Holiday Show at the Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park. The cost is $34 and includes a prime rib luncheon, Eddy Cash’s Christmas Extravaganza, a gift for each guest and Bingo! Transportation is on own. Final payment to be made by November 1st meeting. Checks are to be made out to SOS. Call Anna at 708-532-6733.

OCT. 13TH GRAND OLD CHURCHES Bus departs back (west) parking lot at 8:30am. We will visit churches and lunch at Greek Islands Rest. and will return at 4:30pm.

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SAINT OF THE WEEK

FEAST OF THE GUARDIAN ANGELS

OCTOBER 2ND Perhaps no aspect of Catholic piety is as comforting to parents as the belief that an angel protects their little ones from dangers real and imagined. Yet guardian angels are not just for children. Their role is to represent individuals before God, to watch over them always, to aid their prayer and to present their souls to God at death. The concept of an angel assigned to guide and nurture each human being is a development of Catholic doctrine and piety based on Scripture but not directly drawn from it. Jesus' words in Matthew 18:10 best support the belief: "See that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my heavenly Father." Devotion to the angels began to develop with the birth of the monastic tradition. St. Benedict (July 11) gave it impetus and Bernard of Clairvaux (August 20), the great 12th-century reformer, was such an eloquent spokesman for the guardian angels that angelic devotion assumed its current form in his day. A feast in honor of the guardian angels was first observed in the 16th century. In 1615, Pope Paul V added it to the Roman calendar. COMMENT Devotion to the angels is, at base, an expression of faith in God's enduring love and providential care extended to each person day in and day out until life's end. QUOTE: "May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome you and take you to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem." (Rite for Christian Burial)

Walk to Support Mary Ward Center!

The Mary Ward Center, a Sisters of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary-IBVM (Sr. Nancy Kennelly’s order) whose aim is to create new possibilities for education advancement for the people of South Chicago. Their Annual Walkathon is Saturday, October 8th from 9:30am-12:30pm at Calumet Park in Chicago. Register at 773-734-2420. Registration is $25. If you are unable to participate, but would like to sponsor a Mary Ward Center student in the walk, please mail your check payable to the Mary Ward Center, 3215 E. 91st St., Chicago, IL 60617.

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Sunday, Oct. 2nd 6:30-8:30pm Teen Mass and Social Church and Parish Hall Families and friends are welcome to join us for our regular Teen Mass in the church for this — and generally every first Sunday of the month, followed by a social hour of board games, letter writing, and snacks in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, Oct. 9th 6:30-8:30pm Soul Survivor in the Cornerstone Soul Survivor involves competitive team activities, readings, video/song clips and discussions around a central theme. Come check it out and see if you have what it takes to survive and perhaps even win! Soul Survivor is normally scheduled for the second Sunday of the month.

Sunday, Oct. 16th 6:30-8:30pm Open Gym Night (School Gym) Join us for volleyball, basketball, kickball, Spud, Bombardment, Grandfather’s Sore Toe, Bob Tag, and whatever other games you can come up with. Open gym is typically the third Sunday of the month.

MISSION TRIP 2012 We’ve sent in our deposits for 35 of us to travel to Betsy Layne, July 8-14th, for this year’s Catholic Heart Work Camp Mission Trip. We only have two spots left for teens, so if you want to go and haven’t turned in your $75 deposit yet, get it in to the church office — pronto!

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.

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ORDER YOUR HALLOWEEN TREATS TOO!

Qualify to receive a FREE Breadsticks and Seasoning with a $40 purchase. Receive a FREE trial size Cheese Ravioli when you order $90 at marketday.com and enter the promo code OCTBONUS at checkout. Order forms are due to church by Sunday, Oct. 2nd or at www.marketday.com (school #16266) by 11pm on Oct. 8th. Pickup is Wednes-day, Oct. 12th from 5:30-7pm in the downstairs Seton Church Hall. Pay online or pay with cash/check at the sale. Contacts: Laurie at 708-532-6732 or Jen at 708-873-1387.

Do You/Are You interested in Homeschooling? Do you homeschool? Are you interested in homeschooling? You are invited to join the newly formed homeschool group at St. Damian Church, 5250 W. 155th St., Oak Forest, on Friday, Oct. 7th at 9am for Mass (Confession available at 8:15am). After Mass, the group will visit, share ideas for future plans, and learn more about our Faith with Fr. Joe Noonan. Please bring snack/drinks to share. Contact Dan or Julie at 708-259-1933. Marian Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Show Marian Catholic High School Band Parents 30th Annual Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Show will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9th from 10am to 4pm. There will be crafters, homemade baked goods for sale, prize drawings and wonderful food! Admission is $1.00 – Senior Citizens and Children under 12 are free! For more information call Lisa Collins 708-502-5472. St. Michael Class of 1981 Reunion Seeking all 1981 graduates of St. Michael Catholic School in Orland Park to attend their 30-Year Reunion to be held on Saturday, Oct. 15th at 191 South in Mokena. Tickets are $30 per person. Call Laurie at 708-478-1470 or send check made payable to Class of 1981 to Laurie Nowak B, 16328 Ozark Ave., Tinley Park. Queen of Peace All School Reunion It’s A Peace Thing will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15th from 7-11pm at Queen of Peace High School. Cost is $35 and includes hot and cold hors d’oeuvres buffet and cash bar. Visit www.queenofpeacehs.org for reunion invitation or to purchase tickets or call 708-496-4750. Breakfast With a Cup of Spirituality The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort, present “Praying to Mary and the Saints” on Saturday, Oct. 15th from 9-11am in the auditorium (under the chapel). Sr. Marilyn Renninger, OSF and Fr. Ildephonse, OFM will be the presenters. The historical and scriptural roots for praying to the saints will be reflected on, as well as when and how this practice began. The donation for the breakfast and talk is $15. For information or to make a reservation call 815-464-3886 or email smhrosf@hotmail.com. The Message of Jesus: The Divine Mercy Most Holy Redeemer Parish, 9525 S. Lawndale, Evergreen Park, invites all to experience an event unlike anything you’ve experienced before. The national touring production of “The Message of Jesus: The Divine Mercy” will be performed on Monday, Oct. 10th at 7pm. The music, the images, the lighting, will all lend to an atmosphere that calms the soul and opens the heart to an intimate encounter with Jesus, The Divine Mercy. Mother of Mercy Messengers is credited with having some of the most informative, moving and inspirational presentations ever shared in Catholic parishes. Come and learn how and why the life and mission of a young Polish nun, St. Mary Faustina Kowalska (1905-1838) has moved hearts to grow closer to Christ. Admission: Free will offering. For more information contact Barbara Lascola at 708-422-0206 or email las492000@yahoo.com.

St. Christopher Children’s Resale St. Christopher Church, 14611 S. Keeler, Midlothian, is holding a Children’s Resale on Saturday, Oct. 15th from 8am-2pm in the St. Christopher School Gymnasium. Cash only sale. Fall and Winter apparel available. Children’s clothing, shoes, toys, sizes infants through pre-teen. Are you Interested in selling? Email StChrisMothersClub@gmail.com. Catholicism Series on WTTW (Channel 11 Starting on Thursday, Oct. 13th at 8pm) Be sure to watch Catholicism, a beautiful and powerful new documentary on Catholic faith over four consecutive Thursdays at 8pm—or Sundays at 4pm beginning Oct. 13th. Never before has the Catholic Church been portrayed on TV in such an inspiring and sweeping manner! Join with Fr. Robert Barron, a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago, on a journey through time and across our globe as he explains and celebrates the origins, beliefs and impact of the Catholicism in our world. Also, please tell others about this special TV event. Invite neighbors, co-workers, family and friends to share in this exciting and sweeping look at Catholic faith. Bereavement Support at St. Michael For those grieving the loss of their loved one, the Service Ministry of St. Michael Church, 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park, if offering a bereavement program “How To Go On After A Loved One Has Died,” beginning Thursday, Oct. 6th and continuing Oct. 13th/20th/27th at 7pm in the St. Michael Ministry Room. Call 708-873-4634. Joyful Again! Are you widowed? Do you know someone who is widowed? If you have been recently widowed and are still struggling with the loss, or if you have been widowed for some time and need something to get you “over the hump” because you seem stuck in one spot, this program is designed to help you move on with your life while treasuring your past and its precious memories. This weekend program will be held on Nov. 12th/13th at the St. Charles Borromeo Center, Airport Rd. and Hwy. 53, Romeoville. All are invited. The Joyful Again! Retreat/Workshop is for men and women (all ages) who have been widowed and are still trying to find hope and joy in their lives. For information call 708-354-7211; email joyfulagain@att.net; visit www.joyfulagain.org. Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Providence Catholic High School will present the production of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty directed by Michele Hibbot on Thursday, Nov. 3rd at 7pm, Friday, Nov. 4th at 7pm, Saturday, Nov. 5th at 7pm, and Sunday, Nov. 6th at 2pm in the Bicentennial Park Theater, 201 W. Jefferson, Joliet. The production is based on the 1959 Disney Film “Sleeping Beauty” and the story “Sleeping Beauty in the Wood” by Charles Perrault. Tickets are adult ($8), Child/student/senior ($5). Tea party ticket ($13—Sunday, Nov. 6th at 12:30pm and includes the Sunday matinee ticket). To pre-order or if you have questions please call 815-485-2136, x3323 or email Theatre@ProvidenceCatholic.org.

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Pastoral Staff Rev. Richard Homa, Pastor Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Linda McKeague, Director of Music Elaine Pawlak, Religious Education Coordinator

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. William T. O’Mara

Resident Priest: Rev. William Gubbins

Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop

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

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

Religious Education Staff Elaine Pawlak, Catechetics Diana Barracca, Administration Karen Mirecki, 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 Mike Makuch, Staff Mark Siwiec, Staff

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 9am Saturday 5pm

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-SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM

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

10/8 & 10/9 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Coe

S. Klean D. Roczniak B. Rose P. Rose M. Rose J. Rose R. Sharp J. Sikora M. Taska R. Vlaming

A. Dovgin L. McGhee S. McGhee D. Skrzypiec B. Tenuta A. Shemanske B. Shemanske G. Staszewski P. Staszewski

K. Fox M. Fox D. Gurka M. Gurka P. Gurka M. Gurka J. Klomes J. Klomes L. Klomes M. Klomes A. McCoy

A. Gent M. Havlin J. Havlin P. Havlin B. Krueger S. Lorenz N. Lorenz J. Moran D. Weber

R. Andrews M. Broderick M. Gniady K. Ivancich B. Ivancich M. McMahon B. Wojewnik

LECTORS M. Hamilton R. Coe

K. McSwain

G. Shafer T. Shafer

B. Hurley M. Laska

A. McKanna G. Rekar

ALTAR SERVERS

C. Binder L. Kochniarczyk V. Keane

A. Jania D. Charnot K. Ahern

E. Juds J. Biallas S. Biallas

A. Grebenor M. Walter N. Thompson

T. Moehle M. Murphy O. Kozel

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

A. Sharp L. Jeffrey B. Raymond B. DeJonge D. McBride D. Keane G. Yakes J. Harris J. Connelly M. Jeswein M. Abbatemarco S. Abbatemarco

M. Fundator C. Nolan D. Nykiel J. Janiak A. Weishaar B. Gildea

M. Dziallo B. Knight C. Bannon J. Kelly K. Kelly A. Roti J. Mantyck K. Mantyck P. Orozco S. Weishaar T. Cohoon W. Bekta

F. Scellato D. Pacholski B. Hansen G. Chehy J. Federico T. Federico J. Nemec L. Gent R. Grill S. Michalek M. Gabrione R. Laud J. Kokotan-Krauss

T. Wolski N. LaCoco J. Frese K. Hall K. Frese L. Koning M. Miller J. Mitchel B. McMahon D. Sigourney D. Daley J. Bilas

Attention All Ministers!

New ministers schedules are now available on our website at: www.steseton.com Then visit: Music and Liturgy

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