Perhaps you saw the movie The King’s Speech about the future king of England, George VI, whose speech impediment was so severe that it reduced him to tears of an-ger and humiliation. His wife, Elizabeth, found a speech therapist who was able to help him

by using some unorthodox methods, such as rolling around on the floor, cursing, and singing. It is a profoundly moving experience when King George finally addresses his people over the radio and delivers a speech flawlessly, giving courage to his people on the eve of World War II. The Gospel tells us how Jesus helped a man to find his voice. The man whose tongue Jesus touched with His spittle (an element believed to ward off demons) came to speak “plainly.” An-other word for “plainly” would be “rightly,” in the eyes of the world, caring for those who have little and treating them with the same dignity as those who have much. We are called to imitate Jesus by reaching out tenderly to touch those who have been wounded by life and burdened by the rejection of others. Helping others to hear the sound of love can be done in many quiet ways and with little fanfare.

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Sunday Reflections for

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sept. 9, 2012

The book of the Prophet Isaiah has been called the fifth Gospel because it contains so much good news about what God will do for creation, especially for those in need of healing. We see those

promises fulfilled in the ministry of Jesus, whose healing touch restores speech and sound.

NEXT SUNDAY’S FOCUS: THE TENDER TOUCH OF HEALING

This passage in which Jesus heals the man who was deaf and mute is in stark contrast to the Gospel that we hear this week. That Gos-pel spoke of the Pharisees who could physi-cally hear and speak, but they chose to make themselves spiritually blind and deaf and

mute. This man, however, was physically deaf and mute, and gives him the freedom to speak freely. Typical of Mark’s Gospel, after Jesus heals the man, he tells him not to spread word of what had happened (lest peo-ple misinterpret His mission in terms of power). Yet the people are filled with awe and spread the news everywhere. In our Baptism ceremonies, we still use this idea of opening ears to hear God’s words and mouths to speak them.

REFLECTION

The ears of those who are deaf will be cleared; and the tongue of those who are mute will sing (Isaiah 35:4-7a). The First Reading comes from a section toward the end of the first part of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (the part actually written by the Prophet around 700BC). Typical of many prophetic books, this section ends with a hymn that promises a time of restoration. After Israel had been chastised for all of its

sins, it would be blessed by the Lord and be made fruitful again. This idea is presented in terms of the blind being able to see and the deaf able to speak. This theme is also found in the Gospel where we will see Jesus heal the man who was deaf and mute.

The Second Reading is a continuation of the Letter of James. This particular passage is scathing in its attack on favoritism within the community toward those who are rich. It reminds its readers that Jesus did not judge people this way. Jesus, in fact, saw the poor as those who are truly blessed, while he condemned the rich as self-satisfied and

arrogant. The rich are not ready to listen to the good news because they feel as if they do not need it, while the poor realize that they have nothing to lose. In fact, they recognize that they desperately need Jesus’ saving message because they have nowhere else to turn.

Did not God choose the poor to be heirs of the kingdom? (James 2:1-5)

FIRST READING

SECOND READING

He makes the deaf hear and the mute speak (Mark 7:31-37). GOSPEL

Readings for the Week Sept. 3rd-Sept. 8th: Mon.: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 25:14-30 Tues.: Dt 4:1-2, 6-8; Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27 Wed.: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Lk 4:16-30 Thurs.: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Lk 4:31-37 Fri.: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Lk 4:38-44 Sat.: Mi 5:1-4a; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23

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STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION FOR 8-26-12: $20,695.53

KIDS COLLECTION: $51.43

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: Alvin Smith (Father to Linda McKeague) James Reilly Dorothy Moisan Ryan Keeney David Garcia

And for our deceased: Edward Casarotto Corey Gruenenfelder “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

Sat., Sept. 1st (5pm) Michael Mazur; Rose Anne Vidra; James Moser; Josephine Tarantino Sunday, Sept. 2nd (7:15am) Luke Prendergast; Parishioners (8:30am) Florence Luciani (10am) Diane Krauss; Barbara Bosco; Mary Eileen Vlaming Joseph Sledz; Clara McMullen; Mary C. Grubbs; Dolores Sadlis (11:30am) Jacenty and Stefanie Biela; Evelyn Zielezinski; Jose Roberto Carlos Mon., Sept. 3rd (9am) Camille Rosiak; Jack Squires; Deceased members of Lay Carmelites of the Little Flower Tues., Sept. 4th (9am) David Lauzon; Living and Deceased Members of the Seniors of Seton Wed., Sept. 5th (9am) Bernice Nemeth; Geraldine Valente; Darlene Kominski; Cardinal Francis George Thurs., Sept. 6th (9am) James Buckler; Evelyn Zielezinski; David Lauzon; John Matysik Fri., Sept. 7th (9am) Jack Yanahan; Kevin Janik; Edward Caron

MASS INTENTIONS

Please remember in your prayers those preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Tanya Tisljar and Matthew Gierut; 9-8-12 Karen Benda and Christopher Burcham; 9-22-12 Ellen Kapusta and Daniel Holiner; 9-29-12 Katelyn Clark and Samuel Ovalle; 10-6

WEDDINGS

PLEASE PRAY FOR

WELCOME

Patrick Golden Stephanie Castillo-Kenny (Children: Emmesi, Autumn, Patrick)

SIGN UP IN NARTHEX TODAY! Join as an individual/couple/ small group/team of 8 to 10!

Seton Trivia Event NEXT SUNDAY!

Sunday, September 9th $10/person

What is a Trivia Event? For those unfamiliar with Trivia Events, the events themselves are similar to game shows such as Who Wants to be a Millionaire, except everyone in the audience can play along rather than just a handful of participants. The ‘Host’ or Trivia Master asks a series of questions and the participants form teams to give the best answers that they can. There are 10 rounds with 10 questions in each round. Each team enters their best answer onto an answer sheet — which is then turned in to a “judge” at the end of each round. Each teams’ score is announced or displayed during the event, so that all the teams know where they stand in competition. The pace is quick and the event is always FUN!

Now that you know the basics... Join us for this fun event next week! Join us for this inaugural event on Sunday, Sept. 9th in the Parish Life Center. Doors will open at 4pm. Seating capacity is limited to 25 tables of eight or ten (high school age or older) — making for a very fine competition. This is a great way to have fun and get to know other parishioners. The first round of 10 questions begins at 5:30pm. Ten rounds of 10 questions will be presented. If your team becomes stumped on a question, your team can purchase ONE “Mulligan” per round ($5 each) which gives you ONE ‘free space’ per round and offers an ‘edge up’ on the competition. Use of cell phones, laptops or PDA’s or other media devices is prohib-ited. There will be a 50/50 raffle and prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd and Last Place teams. You can bring in food from our BBQ Pig Roast or bring your own snacks. Free desserts. Beer/wine ($2) water ($1) avail-able. All tickets available for purchase in the parish office. Questions? Call 708-403-0101.

ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations to Tony and Peggy Noonan who celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012.

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We are in need of clean, useable clothing, dishes, pots, pans, shoes, linens, small appliances,

(microwaves, coffee makers, electric grills, toaster ovens, hot plates, toasters, etc.), and bric-a-brac.

All clothing must be boxed or bagged.

PLEASE NO: baby accessories, (car seats, cribs, strollers, etc.), books (encyclopedias,

magazines, etc.), broken toys (incomplete games/puzzles, large riding toys, large plastic toys), computers (monitors, printers, scanners, etc.), exercise

equipment (stationary bikes, weights, treadmills, etc.), large appliances (refrigerators, freezers, stoves, dishwashers, dryers, etc.), luggage (garment bags, gym bags), mattress/box springs (sleeper sofas, futons, etc.), musical

instruments (pianos, organs, etc.), office furniture (desks, files, cabinets, etc.), sewing machines (sergers, looms, knitters, etc.), and stuffed animals.

The St. Elizabeth Seton St. Vincent DePaul Society thanks you for your support!

The St. Vincent DePaul Society Bundle Sunday

will take place on Labor Day Weekend

Saturday, September 1st (3-6pm)

Sunday, September 2nd (7am-12:30pm)

St. Vincent DePaul Society Bundle Sunday

Labor Day Weekend

The truck doors will close at 12:30pm Sunday!

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...Try to understand what is the will of the Lord.”

Have you taken time lately to try to understand the Lord’s will for you? For more information about diocesan priesthood contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or at bwelter@archchicago.org or visit their website: www.ChicagoPriest.com. For information on religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at eramirez@archchicago.org, or call 312-534-5240, and for the Permanent Diaconate Program, call Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or email bpuhala@usml.edu.

VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS Wednesday, Sept. 5th

Frank and Betty Gildea

PLEASE HELP! VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED!

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 par-ticipant. To sign up, please call 708-403-0101.

Please join in prayer… PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

HOLY SPIRIT, eternal Spring of joy and peace, it is You who open the heart and the mind to the Divine Call; it is You who make effective every impetus towards good, towards truth, towards charity. Your “inexpressible groans” rise up to the Father from the heart of the Church, which suffers and struggles for the Gospel. Open the hearts and minds of young people 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

$10,000 Grand Prize! CAPITAL REPAIR FUND RAFFLE

TICKETS AVAILABLE IN THE PARISH OFFICE $10 each or 3 tickets for $25!

Two $1000 early bird drawings! FIRST EARLY BIRD DRAWING

SUNDAY, SEPT. 9TH (AFTER OUTDOOR MASS )

and Sunday, Oct. 14th (Chicken Dinner) Grand Prize Drawing held on

Nov. 11th after 11:30am Mass

CAPITAL REPAIR FUND RAFFLE

CAPITAL REPAIR FUND RAFFLE

2012

at St. Elizabeth Seton’s Inaugural Trivia Event

September 9th in the Parish Life Center

at 5:30pm. Test your memory or rely on a little help from your friends and your teammates for an evening guaranteedguaranteedguaranteed to make you

want to attend the next Trivia Event! Purchase a ticket for yourself and be placed with

a team or ask a friend to come with you, or come with the team of 8 or10 people

and have a truly eventful evening. truly eventful evening. truly eventful evening.

How long does it take to hard boil an ostrich egg? 20, 10, or 40 minutes

How many stars are on the American Flag? 51, 52, or 50

Julius Caesar’s adoptive son gave his name to? July, March, or August

A barometer is used …? To determine a longitude of a vessel at sea or

To measure the atmospheric pressure or To get magnified view of distant objects

When did World War II Start? 1939 or 1938 or 1940

When Mohammad Ali was born he was called? Benevolent Lier, or Roger Smith, Cassius Clay

What do countries in OPEC have in common? Oil, or Wildlife, or Low unemployment rate

In Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Hamlet is the prince of?

Denmark, Norway or Sweden

Where was the first NBA game held? New York or Boston, or Toronto

Who is famous for the theory of evolution? Alexander Fleming, Florence Nightingdale or

Charles Darwin

Answer to these questions will be available at the Seton Trivia Event. Join us!

Where are Panama Hats made? Panama, Ecuador, Venezuela

What group recorded the song “Tush”? The Cars, ZZ Top, or Brownsville Station

Charles Darwin is the author of? Tom Sawyer, or Origins of the Species,

or Jane Eyre

In what country was J R R Tolkien born? USA or Great Britian, or South Africa

Elvis Presley died while reading? Mad Magazine, Penthouse 1977 Edition, or

Scientific Search for the face of Jesus Christ

What is the average shock of an electric eel? 100 volts, 300 volts, or 400 volts

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SETON OUTDOOR MASS Sunday, Sept. 9th at 3pm SETON OUTDOOR MASS Sunday, Sept. 9th at 3pm

Join us on our beautiful parish grounds for the

Barbecue Hog Roast following Mass. Barbecue Hog Roast following Mass. Barbecue Hog Roast following Mass. $10 food ticket (kids 12-under: $6) includes choice of pork sandwich, hamburger or hot dog, side choice of cobette, cole slaw, pasta salad, strawberry walnut salad or spinach

salad, and soft drink. PrePrePre---sale food tickets only! sale food tickets only! sale food tickets only! Beer or Wine ($2) Water ($1). Free coffee. DJ Loren Gent of Fun! Fun! Fun! DJs will provide Music from 4-5:30pm.

Parishioners may dine in the Church Hall or picnic on our grounds.

Please bring a dessert to share!Please bring a dessert to share!Please bring a dessert to share! TRIVIA/FOOD TICKETS SOLD THIS WEEKEND!TRIVIA/FOOD TICKETS SOLD THIS WEEKEND!TRIVIA/FOOD TICKETS SOLD THIS WEEKEND!

AUG. 25/26 AND SEPT. 1/2 or in the parish office!AUG. 25/26 AND SEPT. 1/2 or in the parish office!AUG. 25/26 AND SEPT. 1/2 or in the parish office!

Trivia

$10 person

Doors open to Parish Life Center at 4pm. Fun starts at 5:30pm! Participants must be high-school age-older. Volunteers are needed. Questions or to volunteer, contact Claudia Nolan at 708-403-0101 or cnolan@steseton.com.

Individuals or teams (8-10) welcome!

Seating limited!

Prizes! Raffle! Fun!

$10 adult $6 kids

FirstFirstFirst Capital Repair Capital Repair Capital Repair Fund $1,000Fund $1,000Fund $1,000

Early BirdEarly BirdEarly Bird Drawing afterDrawing afterDrawing after

3pm Mass!3pm Mass!3pm Mass!

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SETON OUTDOOR MASS Sunday, Sept. 9th at 3pm

FLU SHOT CLINIC Sunday, September 30th, 9am-1pm

St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Life Center Orland Township is very pleased to once again be giving flu shots in the St. Elizabeth Seton Parish Life Center This clinic is avail-able to Orland Township residents which consists of Orland Hills, Orland Park (east of Will/Cook Rd. and South of 135th St.) and Tinley Park (west of Harlem and north of 183rd St.) and Unincorporated Orland. Proof of residency is required. Persons over 65 will be able to receive the immunization, free of charge, by presenting a Medicare Card with Part B coverage at the clinic. This is not for those that have an HMO/Medicare Plan, as they must see their primary care physician. All others between the ages of 19 and 65 years, the fee for the vaccine is $20. Flu shots given free of charge to children 18 years of age-younger on Saturday, Oct. 27th at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia, Orland Park from 9am-Noon. No appoint-ment is necessary. Visit orlandtwp.org.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!

St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry

What level of engagement should we expect from our Church leaders? What leadership does the Church offer that may inspire Catholic understanding and engagement?

What thought process does the Church endorse that will guide Catholic political deliberation and decision making?

Faithful Citizenship: A Spiritual Quest On Forming A Catholic Conscience, Perspective and Responsibility In Voting

A thought-provoking forum for objective, engaging and candid discussion on what Catholics expect or should expect the role of the Church to be in light of the upcoming presidential election will take place on Sunday, Sept. 16th from 12:30-3:30pm (includes lunch) at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii, 1224 W. Lexington St., Chicago. Discussion of the USCCB (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops) teaching document Faithful Citizenship will be led by Rev. Rich-ard N. Fragomeni, Ph.D., Rector, and Rev. John Belmonte, S.J., Ph.D., Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Joliet. Many Catholics believe there is a marked absence of discussion of issues that directly or indirectly impact the Catholic conscience. Political leaders are quick to emphasize and capitalize on what divides us rather than what unites us. At a time when our country appears more divided now than ever, Church leaders can appear to be overly cautious to express views that may be in conflict with political decisions impacting the moral integrity of society, or that are in direct conflict with our faith. Some Catholic political leaders express views in conflict with basic Catholic teaching, or support legislation that promotes social conduct that is in direct conflict with our faith. The forum is intended to be a thoughtful exchange of ideas in an atmosphere of respectful dialogue, focusing on the guidance of-fered by Church leaders in developing an informed Catholic con-science, and the challenges of the present moment in our society as we approach the presidential election. Registrations are REQUIRED for this program which is free of charge. Deadline: Wednesday, Sept. 12. Two ways to register: 1. CALL: 312-421-3757 with name, phone # and email 2. EMAIL: spudelek@ourladyofpompeii.org with name & phone #

What Is A Faithful Catholic Citizens Responsibility? Catholics are to form their conscience in accordance with the truth, so they can make sound moral choices in addressing the many moral, ethical, social challenges of today. The responsibility to make political choices rests with each person and his or her properly formed con-science. Come to this conversation on Tuesday, Sept. 11th from 7-9:30pm at St. Barnabas Parish, 10100 S. Longwood, Chicago before going to the ballot box in November. Mr. Robert Gilligan, will lead the discussion. Questions? Call 773-779-1166.

Burial Pall Workshop UPDATE Upcoming Burial Pall Workshop or Clothing dates:

(pall) Tuesday, Sept. 11th from 6:30-9pm; Zion Lutheran Church, 171st and 70th Ave., Tinley Park

(pall/clothing) Thursday, Sept. 20th from 10am-Noon; Zion Lutheran Church, 171st and 70th Ave., Tinley Park

(pall) Wednesday, Sept. 26th from 6-8:30pm; St. Dennis Church, 1214 Hamilton St., Lockport Sheets, pillowcases, baby blankets, holy cards, and t-shirts are needed. Beanie Babies/Matchbox cars sent with shipments. Help Sew From Home! Sewing Kits Available in Parish Office Clothing and diapers are sorely needed. We can provide you a sew-ing “kit.” Three types: Diaper; Dress; Pants. Each kit contains cutout fabric/sewing notions, directions on how to assemble the item. As you sew, please say a prayer for the child who will receive your gift of love. Kindly return your completed work to the parish office.

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T HESE ARE STRANGE WORDS, OF COURSE, AND I AM THE FIRST

TO ADMIT IT. They might make a little bit of sense to you in a minute. Storm clouds are never very good news for a country tottering on the edge of survival. Even the super powers brace for super storms, and as we have seen, often do so in vain. How much can we do be-

fore the gigantic forces of nature? Storms bring the obvi-ous problems of floods, mud, and homelessness, trees that crush people and buildings, and objects that deliver their destruction by flying on the wings of savage winds. We saw this again yesterday. Less obvious problems are the weakening of infra-structures, like our own hospitals when no one can get to work, when power is lost, when the sick are sopping wet and shivering cold because buildings made to protect from heat and sun above cannot protect against rain coming in sideways on high gusts of wind. I am thinking at the moment of Fr. Francilome, who was brought to us in a coma yesterday after a terrible car accident in the drenching torrent. He came for a CT scan of his head, so we could send him to a private hospital with capacity for neurologists and neurosurgeons. It was pathetic to me, how in such conditions as yesterday, we could not offer him much protection from the same storm that so hurt him. “Let us pray.” His signature words, far from his silent lips now, are now our words for him. Let’s use them full heartedly. Less obvious still, brought by life’s storms, is the in-ward journey of storm chaos. We human beings absorb it. We take it in. Some, sadly, welcome it as “home”, as “how it is”, never to be otherwise. Fate. The storm dam-age is also emotional and spiritual. The nearby river rises and rises, fed afresh from the mountain rains, ripping wider canyons along its track, as it is forced to take more water than it was carved to han-dle. Storms dump whole lakes worth of water on moun-tains, and these lakes seek the sea. The river is so fast and furious that if you fall in, even if you are the best swimmer or super athlete, you are lost and taken to your death. On the riverbanks, hundreds of residents of a tent city, mouths wide open before yet another force of de-struction, take the scene deep into themselves and try to make plans for escape, as they clutch their children: Plans to go where? With whose help? If there were such where’s and who’s, they would not even be on this riverbank, almost three years after the earthquake robbed them of even subsistent well-being. What is the emotional and spiritual toll these tragedies take on them, in this storm?

Or, think of the children in our orphanages, and the hundreds of orphanages around the world. Young minds and hearts, with damaged feelings and spirits from so many tragedies already at such a tender age, safe in a building but hiding from another manifestation of doom. And what do storms do to people like me and you? We are helpers, and often enough wounded helpers with our own problems and sorrows. How many stresses and strains does it take before we become cynical, before we don’t want to hear any more, before we don’t care? It is to be expected that that can happen. But let’s not say it is normal. Let’s never say it’s normal. It can never be nor-mal for human beings not to care about each other. I started making my rounds at 4am yesterday, to all our mission sites, winds and rains still railing. At 5am, some police approached St. Damien Hospital just as I returned from St. Luke Hospital and before heading to Cite Soleil. A police car approached, sputtering along, emergency lights barely flickering. Out came a screaming woman. She buckled over in the hospital lobby, dropped to her knees and lowered her head onto the chair. I ran for the only help anywhere nearby, a clean white towel from my office, since I could see she was about to have a baby. I caught the baby from behind, into the towel, and cleaned off our newborn brother and stimulated his cry. As I held him, aware that my arms were the first ever to hold him, I was on my knees behind the crouching mother, a woman from a poor tent city, who now had her baby in a bloody public scene, during a hurricane. Nei-ther of us could move, until we had help to cut the umbili-cal cord and untangle ourselves from this bizarre scene. It was one of those moments when life seems absurd, cruel, and random of meaning. I looked out at the storm, and knowing full well what life conditions awaited this baby within hours, I cynically said, “Lot’s of luck, kiddo!” Suddenly, I felt the presence of the kindly forces that guide those who allow such guidance in their lives. Those who deeply understand living faith know what I mean. I was led to understand immediately that my cynicism had no place, and was dangerous to me, to my own path, to the baby in my arms. The kindly forces asked me if I was sure of what I had said. It is not that I heard a voice. But I was challenged and I felt the question put straight to me, “Who are you, to talk that way to a rainbow?” Noah was given the sign of a rainbow, the sign of con-tradiction to the destruction of the storm. I was given the sign of a child. Yes, who am I, to talk with such arrogance and cynicism? So, correctly and gratefully chastened, I murmured this prayer to the little rainbow in my arms: “I wish you the blessing of even half the love and strength I have known in this life. Welcome to our world, a little rough around the edges, but it’s a beautiful place.” That there are storms and clouds in life, there is no doubt. But that there are silver linings, there is no doubt either. Thankfully, the signs are everywhere, to encour-age us and quicken us in the work God has given each of us to do.

“Who Are You, To Talk Like That, To A Rainbow?” Haiti Hurricane Reported by Fr. Rick Frechette CP, D.O., National Director, NPH Haiti

Fr. Rick Frechette with a patient

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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: Religious Education sessions begin on Monday, Sept. 17th and Tuesday, Sept. 18th. REGISTRATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE 2012-2013 FAITH YEAR. Please register in the Religious Education Office, Monday-Thursday from 8:30am-Noon or 1-4:30pm.

Faith Sessions begin Monday, Sept. 17th and Tuesday, Sept. 18th! Come, Follow Me Our program theme for this coming year is Come, Follow Me. Jesus asks us to be his hands and feet in our world today. What better way to role model the life of discipleship that he invites us to be active participants in by sharing your time and talents to teach and share our Catholic faith with the children of our parish. We are still in need of volunteers for this year! There are some children placed in groups without a Catechist. Please give serious consideration to volunteer your time to fill one of the positions listed below: CATECHISTS (training and lesson plans are provided) Grade 4 (2) Monday afternoon 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Grade 5 (1) Monday afternoon 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Grade 6 (2) Monday evening 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Grade 7 (1) Monday evening 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Grade 8 (2) Monday evening 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. HALL MONITOR A Hall Monitor assists the Staff Supervisors during sessions by monitoring hallways and assisting Catechists and students. (4) Monday afternoon 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. (3) Monday evening 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD MINISTER A Children’s Liturgy of the Word Minister leads children ages 6-12 to reflect upon the first reading and Gospel of the Mass in age appropriate language.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD SUPERVISOR A Children’s Liturgy of the Word Supervisor assists the Ministers with the monitoring of children.

Sunday 10:00 a.m. Mass

YOUR HELP IS GREATLY NEEDED! For more information please stop by the R.E. Office or phone us at (708) 403-0137.

If you need to leave a message please do so on ext. 117. 

Unbound: Freedom in Christ Seminar Neal and Janet Lozano’s 7-week DVD series with the St. Damian Prayer Group, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest begins on Tuesday, Sept. 4th at 7:30pm through Oct. 16th. Jesus said: “Pray: Our Father who art in heaven… Deliver us from all evil.” Deliverance is not about evil, deliverance is about Jesus. Deliverance should be an ongoing part of the process of conversion, as we pursue the Lord and surrender more of our lives to Him. Repentance, forgiveness, renunciation, authority and blessing are all part of our inheritance. The message profoundly transforms lives throughout the world replacing fear, doubt, worry, with peace, joy, and contentment. Our Lady of the Snows Mass and Reunion A special Reunion Mass will take place on Saturday, Sept. 8th at 2pm at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 4810 So. Leamington Ave., Chicago. A reception will immediately follow in the Kinsella Hall. All former alumni are welcome to attend! You can find more information on Facebook: Friends & Family of Our Lady of the Snows. Questions contact Steven Chiarito at 708-429-1816. Franciscan Sister Huge Garage Sale The Franciscan Sisters Mission Auxiliary is sponsoring their coming Huge Fall Garage Sale on Friday, Sept. 7th and Saturday, Sept. 8th from 9am-3pm at the Motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 St. Francis Rd., Frankfort. Proceeds from the sale help the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart to continue ministering to the poorest of the poor in Brazil.

SAVESAVESAVE---THETHETHE---DATEDATEDATE Danube CruiseDanube CruiseDanube Cruise April 3April 3April 3---12, 201312, 201312, 2013

Join Father Gubbins and parishioners of St. Elizabeth Seton on a cruise down the beautiful Danube River. The tour will commence in Budapest, and will continue through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and will conclude in Germany. More details to follow in future bulletins.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere desire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the downstairs St. Elizabeth 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 Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Room 1, enter through Emergency Room then take elevator to the Lower Level). For information call Warren at 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853.

Do you enjoy the HEAT? Use your radio dial (not your thermostat)

to stay cool with God. “…for they shall be comforted!”

Chicago 950AM Chicago West 930AM, NW Indiana 1270AM

(Listen online at www.relevantradio.com)

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The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart are hosting their 11th Annual Fraternitas

Fundraiser. The theme is “South Pacific.” It will be held at the Odyssey Country Club in Tinley Park on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012,

from 5:00-9:00 pm. Donation of $80/person includes dinner, entertainment and raffles.

For reservations or raffle tickets please write to:

Geraldine Guzaitis, 9201 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort, IL 60423 or call (815) 464-3882.

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ST. ELIZABETH SETON WOMEN’S CLUB

MEMBERSHIP FORM 2012 – 2013 Dear Women’s Club Member, Everyone seems to enjoy looking through the short biographies that are published in the Membership Directory, so we will continue to include them this year. You may find a former classmate, a new golf partner, or someone who shares your interest in Genealogy.

PLEASE FILL OUT THE ENTIRE FORM.

The application may be returned at the first meeting, mailed in, or dropped off at the parish office with

your $25 membership fee. Thank you for your help with the directory.

Marjorie Broderick, Membership

Please Print Renewal _______ New Member ______ Name ___________________________________________________ Maiden Name _____________________________________ Spouse’s Name ________________________________________ Married ________ Single ________ Widowed________ Address _________________________________________________ City _______________________________ Zip ___________ Phone _______________________________________________ E-mail ________________________________________________ Would you like to get the Newsletter through email? ________ Yes ________ No Children’s Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________________________ Grandchildren’s Name(s) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Employment ____________________________________ Spouse’s Employment ____________________________________ Parish or Area You Grew Up In _____________________________________________________________________________ Elementary School _____________________________________ High School _______________________________________ College _________________________________________________ Other Education __________________________________ Hobbies & Interests ________________________________________________________________________________________ Other Club Affiliations _____________________________________________________________________________________ Would you like to help with any club activities? ___________________________________________________________

First Meeting of the Year!

Suffering the Loss of a Loved One? Little Co. of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, offers two support programs for those grieving the loss of a loved one through death. For Adults: Living When A Loved One Has Died Six consecutive Wednesdays, beginning Sept. 26th from 7:30-9:30pm. Support groups formed specific to loss and age of participant. Registration is required. For Children: The Heart Connection Eight consecutive Mondays, beginning Sept. 17th from 6-7:30pm. The program is for children ages 5-18 years old who had a loved one die. Early registration is re-quired. For further information or registration please call the Pastoral Care Dept. at 708-229-5484 or 708- 229-4299. Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm.

Franciscan Outreach Association Wine Dinner Pairing Benefit A special wine dinner to benefit Franciscan Outreach on Thursday, Sept. 13th at the fabulous Café Pyrenees, 1762 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville from 6:30-9:30pm. The $75 ticket (gratuity included) offers a five-course dinner highlighting Napa Valley Duckhorn wines paired with courses. The festivities will begin with a reception at 6:30pm, followed by dinner from 7:30-9:30pm. Raf-fles. For information or reservation please call Carin at 773-278-6724.

Visitation Grammar School All-Year Reunion Visitation Grammar School is hosting an All-Year Reun-ion on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012 from 10am-6:30pm at Teason’s Woods, 104th Ave., and Rte. 83. For more information please email antpat7@sbcglobal.net.

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Sacred Space Reflection Meeting:

Tuesday, Sept. 4th at 7pm

in the Parish Conference Room

Monday, Sept. 10th at 9:30am

in the Cornerstone

Be Still… A Call To Centering PrayerBe Still… A Call To Centering PrayerBe Still… A Call To Centering Prayer Wednesday, Sept. 12th at 7pmWednesday, Sept. 12th at 7pmWednesday, Sept. 12th at 7pm You are invited to join in an hour of quietYou are invited to join in an hour of quietYou are invited to join in an hour of quiet time and learn about Centering Prayer. Thetime and learn about Centering Prayer. Thetime and learn about Centering Prayer. The group meets the second Wednesday of group meets the second Wednesday of group meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Cornerstone building each month in the Cornerstone building each month in the Cornerstone building located on the corner of 167th St. and located on the corner of 167th St. and located on the corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Questions? Please call Marge 94th Ave. Questions? Please call Marge 94th Ave. Questions? Please call Marge at 708at 708at 708---460460460---535753575357...

Calling all golfers to the… Third Annual 2012 CJB GOLF OUTING Thursday, Oct. 4th Silver Lake Country Club 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, raffles, games

The Third Annual CJB Golf Outing, benefitting our Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School, has been set for Thursday, October 4th at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. Golfers will enjoy 18-holes of golf, lunch, refreshments, and exciting games on the course, great raffle prizes, and dinner. Golfers will also have a chance at winning a car, and one golfer will have a chance at winning $1,000,000 dollars! We are grateful to accept raffle donations and/or sponsorships. For information, or to download forms, visit: www.cardinaljbschool.com or contact Katie Walsh at katenpat@sbcglobal.net or call 815-690-2165.

Men’s Club News UPCOMING EVENTS

June 12, 2011 September 2, 2012

Wednesday, Sept. 12th Men’s Club Opening Mass at 7pm First Meeting of the Year in the PLC

Doors open at 6:30pm. Mass begins at 7pm. Meeting begins at 7:30pm.

AGENDA: — RECAP of the Orland Hills Fest Tent — RECAP of the Golf Outing — RECAP of the Golf League — JDRF No Limits Candlelight Bowl — Looking for a chairperson for the Chicken Dinner

SEPTEMBER FOOD: Sloppy Joes and Potato Chips

SAVE THE DATE: November 3, 2012

JDRF Candlelight Bowl As always NEW and RETURNING MEMBERS

are WELCOME and encouraged to attend.

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UPCOMING EVENT

Seniors of Seton SAINT OF THE WEEK

BLESSED MOTHER TERESA

OF CALCUTTA 1910-1997

THE TINY WOMAN RECOGNIZED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD for her work among the poorest of the poor, was beatified October 19, 2003. Among those present were hundreds of Missionaries of Charity, the Order she founded in 1950 as a diocesan religious community. Today the congregation also includes contemplative sisters and brothers and an order of priests. Born to Albanian parents in what is now Skopje, Gonxha (Agnes) Bojaxhiu was the youngest of the three children who survived. For a time, the family lived comfortably, and her father's construction busi-ness thrived. But life changed when he died suddenly. During her years in public school, Agnes participated in a Catholic sodality and showed a strong interest in the foreign missions. At age 18 she entered the Loreto Sisters of Dublin. She said a final goodbye in 1928 and made her way to a new land and life. In 1929 she was sent to the Loreto novitiate in Darjeeling, India and chose the name Teresa and prepared for a life of service. She was assigned to a high school for girls in Calcutta, teaching history and geography to the daughters of the wealthy. But she could not escape the reali-ties around her—the poverty, the suffering, the overwhelm-ing numbers of destitute people. In 1946, while riding a train to make a retreat, Sr. Teresa heard what she later explained as “a call within a call. The message was clear. I was to leave the convent and help the poor while living among them.” She also heard a call to give up her life with the Sisters of Loreto and, instead, to “follow Christ into the slums to serve him among the poorest of the poor.” After receiving permission to leave Loreto and estab-lish a new religious community, she took a nursing course. She returned to Calcutta, where she lived and worked in the slums, opening a school for poor children. Dressed in a white sari and sandals (ordinary dress of an Indian woman) and began getting to know her neighbors—especially the poor and sick—and getting to know their needs through visits. The work was exhausting, but she was not alone for long. Volunteers who came to join her in the work, some of them former students, became the core of the Missionaries of Char-ity. Others helped by donating food, clothing, supplies, the use of buildings. In 1952 the city of Calcutta gave Mother Teresa a former hostel, which became a home for the dying and destitute. As the Order expanded, services were offered to orphans, abandoned children, alcoholics, the aging and street people. The next four decades Mother Teresa worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor. Her love knew no bounds. Nor did her energy, as she crisscrossed the globe pleading for support and inviting others to see the face of Jesus in the poorest of the poor. In 1979 she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. On September 5, 1997, God called her home.

SEPTEMBER 4TH! SOS MEETINGS RESUME!

Doors for the Parish Life Center will open at 9:30am (after Mass). Entertainment by Ester Hana in concert. Come and meet the new Officers. September 26th: Eddie Cash in New Concert Eddie Cash returns in a new show with Prime Rib dinner w/trimmings and

Bingo and a lot of fun for $35/person. Reservations for ta-bles of eight at the Sept. 4th meeting. For information/reservations call Phyllis at 708-478-0471. Payment in full by Sept. 4th or in the church office.

September 5, 2012: Art Institute 18th Annual Senior Celebration A free Senior Celebration at the Art Institute of Chicago will take place on September 5, 2012. Volunteer present-ers will lead five to ten minute discussions until 2:30PM. Use the “Millennium Park Entrance” to the Modern Wing of the Art Institute, 159 E. Monroe beginning at 9:30am, ages 55 and greater. The Senior Celebration is a free event. An Optional lunch in the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room and Millennium Park available: $16. Reservations are necessary and can be made online at www.artic.edu/aic/education/senior form.html. Transportation on own.

October 17/18: Faith & Heritage, Springfield, Illinois Travel by luxury coach service from St. Elizabeth Seton Church to St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, the Lincoln Presidential Museum, lunch at Maldaner’s Landmark Restaurant (since 1884), First Presbyterian Church, Lincoln’s Tomb. Overnight accommodations with four meals, admission to all sites and more included! $235 pp-dbl. Call Anna at708-532-6731.

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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 Karen Mirecki, Afternoon Receptionist

Religious Education Staff Elaine Pawlak, Catechetics 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 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 SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-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

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

J. Gaskey 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 B. Hill B. Majer D. Meyers J. Niemiec

L. Allen D. Biallas J. Biallas J. Biallas S. Biallas M. Crance R. Cubalchini M. Cubalchini S. Giovanazzi C. Bannon

D. Ahern W. Bric/K. Bric J. Driscoll J. Grant J. Keller D. Keller B. Keller M. Pfeiffer/L. Pfeiffer R. Warja S. Warja J. Warja N. Warja

M. Hattar S. Ivey R. Ivey S. Klean R. Mitchel B. Mitchel S. Potts

LECTORS J. Tunelius M. Hamilton

D. Houha G. Shafer T. Shafer

D. O’Connor M. Eisenberg

P. Hambrick G. Rekar

ALTAR SERVERS

T. Shattuck J. Ucha R. Senick

M. Batka J. Dennis M. Green

L. Murphy C. Murphy M. Welser

J. Smith M. Murphy M. Bialka

H. Gacek C. Stroz H. Smith

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

J. Paluch M. Paluch A. Sharp B. DeJonge M. Abbatemarco S. Abbatemarco J. Harris T. Hanlon M. Miller AJ Kunde B. Hansen D. Pott

D. Houha C. Nolan J. Dickover A. Weishaar D. Nykiel J. Janiak

J. Mantyck K. Mantyck S. Hall T. Leeson J. Cosentino C. Kirk J. Austin L. Austin P. Orozco S. Weishaar V. Patrizi V. Patrizi

M. Gabrione E. O’Connor S. LaCosse R. Spinella L. Gent M. Fehrenbacher R. Laud J. Eisenberg J. Nemec F. Scellato S. Michalek J. Kokotan-Krauss

J. Mitchel T. Scorzo B. McMahon D. Daley T. Wolski M. O’Connor S. Villegas K. James L. Koning M. Morajda

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