January 21, 2018 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Lady of the Woods Parish 10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361-4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

Parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org website: www.ourladyofthewoods.org

Religious Education Office (708) 361-9435

Mission Statement Under the protection of the Mother of God, we are a faith community called by the Father

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

the Good News. We share in friendship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to minister, welcome, celebrate,

and extend His Kingdom.

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

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

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

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

Dear Parishioners, I recently received a Thank you letter from The Women’s Center for your generous support of their work to assist women and their pre-born and newborn children. This year we made the largest contribution ever to their work: $18,313. You are making a differ-

ence. This week we are remembering the 1973 United States Supreme Court decision “Roe v. Wade” which effectively legalized abortion on demand in the United States. Within 7 years of that decision the number of annual abortions in the U.S. exceeded 1.5 million. Since then, the number of abortions in the United States has decreased by nearly 40% annually. This is good news but it still means that nearly one million pre-born lives have been extinguished. We are a long way from a culture of life. As a Catholic I am moved by the witness of so many that is rooted in love. When God looks at each person God does so in love. Each life is precious. When we look at others, most of us (myself included) are limited in our ability to see them with the eyes of love. People can become a label, a title, a problem, or an opportunity. Perhaps we minimize them because of language, religion, nation-ality. Too often in our world people come to see themselves as abandoned. Sometimes those with physical disabilities are seen as a problem. The child in the womb is seen as a problem. The elderly can be seen as a problem. A person of a race or ethnicity is seen as a problem. This is not the way of Christ! If we tried to love with the eyes of Christ, so much would be different. At the 6:00 Mass this Sunday evening we will celebrate the Mass for Life. We will be joined by parishioners from a number of other local churches. At this Mass we pray for the unborn, for women, for a respect for human life and human dignity. Let us continue to work for a world where all humanity is respected and cherished. In Christ, Father Mike Next week-end on Saturday evening OLOW will be hosting out second annual Trivia Night. This event is a great way for the adults of our community to enjoy each other’s company at an even-ing for fun and competition. Spaces for teams are going fast so sign up soon.

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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS WEEKLY CALENDAR

OF EVENTS SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 6:00PM Children of the Lord – 9:30AM Baptisms – 12:30PM Stagg Travel Group—7:00PM MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 Masses –6:30AM & 8:30AM Scripture Study – 9:00AM REP Classes – 4:30PM & 6:30PM TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Women’s CRHP – 6:30PM Men’s CRHP – 7:00PM Queen of Clergy Mtg--7:00PM WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM REP Classes – 4:30PM & 6:30PM RCIA – 7:00PM THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM CRHP 14 Meeting – 6:30PM Earl Condo Meeting – 7:00PM Smart Recovery – 7:00PM Baptismal Preparation – 7:30PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018 Mass – 8:30AM & 5:00PM Trivia Night – 7:00PM SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM, & 6:00PM Children of the Lord – 9:30AM Baptisms – 12:30PM

Please join us every morning at 7:50 in

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

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

Every Friday after 8:30

Mass a Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Benedic-tion is hosted. Please feel free to join

us.

Ministry of Care is an outreach service of Our

Lady of the Woods Parish to those who are unable

to attend mass due to sickness or age. Ministers of

Care are parishioners who are commissioned by

Our Lady of the Woods and have completed and

extensive training program from the Archdiocese of

Chicago.

Our Ministers of Care have been trained to properly

administer the Holy Eucharist to those who cannot

come to church. Each minister offers compassion,

prayer and Holy Communion to those who are sick

or homebound. They also bring the Eucharist to

Catholic patients in healthcare facilities such as

Palos Community Hospital, Advocate Christ

Hospital, Peace Village, Circle Inn, Sunrise Assisted

Living Residence as well as homebound parishion-

ers.

If you have someone who is homebound or at one of

the mentioned facilities that would like to receive

communion at please contact Michelle Hilliard at the

parish office. We will gladly have someone minister

to your loved one.

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Children of the Lord:

4-5 year olds Sundays during

9:30 Mass

Monday: Grades 1-4, 4:30-6

PM Grades 5-8, 6:30-8

PM

Wednesday: Grades 1-5, 4:30-6

PM Grades 6-8, 6:30-8

PM

January 21 28

February 4 18 25

March 4 11 18

25**

April 8 15 22 29

May 6

**March 25:

Palm Sunday Procession

January 22 29

February 5 12 26

March 5** 12 19

January 24 31

February 7 21 28

March 7** 14 21

**March 5th, 6th and 7th are the next Family Formation Sessions. Attendance will be taken.

Families must attend one of these sessions during our Parish Mission.

PLEASE REPORT

ABSENCES BY CALLING

(708) 361-9435

Ash Wednesday, February 14

REP will sponsor a Children’s

Liturgy at 5:00 PM

Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests know to God. Philippians 4:6 Prayer is powerful. As Christians, we do not equate prayer with magic but with an outward and inward expression of faith. Prayer is a means of opening our-selves to God’s voice and opening our hearts to the presences of Christ in one another. We use prayer to focus our minds, to nourish our spirits, to surrender to God our doubts, fears, grief, struggles, contrition and pain that they may be transformed into hope, joy, courage, forgiveness, comfort and peace. Prayer is personal and communal. “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” (Matthew 18:20) By remembering one another in prayer we grow closer as a community of faith, rooted in unconditional love. If you are asked to pray for someone, take a moment and say a prayer. If you would like the parish to pray for a loved one please contact the parish office. Out of respect for the privacy of our parishioners, prayer requests to be shared at Sunday mass, must come from a family

There will be a barrel in the Parish coat room. Leave your old palms there.

These palms will be burnt and used for

Ash Wednesday.

Thank you!

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

will return your call as soon as

possible to arrange a confidential

conversation. Confidentiality and compassion are

the cornerstones of our Ministry.

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

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

their safety, and well-being, especially,

Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry

Private Louis Piccione

CPL Brandon D. Gabry

LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth

Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall

Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen

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

Lt.. Benjamin Feithen Sean Girouard

Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski

Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko

Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe

Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton

CPT Bryan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

Major Nicholas Kamon LJG Christa Kamon SPC Dylan Conover

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Human Trafficking Concerns Ministry Super Bowl Fundraiser

Benefitting:

Individual Orders

Buffalo Wings $10 per Pound

Chili $9 per Pound

Pigs in a blanket $4 for 8ct.

Sub Sandwiches $10 for a foot long

Side of Beans $3

Party Packs

For 4-8 $30 1lb Wings, 1lb Chili, 4 Pigs in a Blanket, 1

Sub Sandwich, 1Side of Beans

For 8-12 $50 2lbs Wings, 2lbs Chili, 8 Pigs in a Blanket, 1

Sub Sandwiches, 2 Sides of Beans

For 12-15 $80 3lbs Wings, 3lbs Chili, 12 Pigs in a Blanket,

2 Sub Sandwich, 3 Side of Beans

For 15-20 $107 4lbs Wings, 4lbs Chili, 16 Pigs in a Blanket,

3 Sub Sandwich, 3 Side of Beans

Why Super Bowl?? Super Bowl Sunday is the single LARGEST Human Trafficking Event in our country!

*Orders can be placed thru February 1st. *Order forms available after all masses, in the main office anytime, or by email request at

htcmolw@ourladyofthewoods.org. Payment due at time of order. *Pick up will be February 4th from 9a-12pm at Our Lady of the Woods.

*Our Lady of the Woods is the very first Catholic Church Coalition Partner with Reclaim13. Find out more at www.Reclaim13.org, follow on Facebook, or follow on Instagram @Reclaim13

*Please email HTCMOLW@gmail.com with questions, to place orders, or if you would like to volunteer.

More Staggering Facts about Human Trafficking in the US The average age a teen enters the sex trade in the U.S. is 12 to 14-years-old Between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into the U.S. each year. Human trafficking is the third largest international crime industry (behind illegal drugs and

arms trafficking). It reportedly generates a profit of $32 billion every year. Of that number, $15.5 billion is made in industrialized countries.

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Knights of Columbus Crusaders Council #10151

FREE THROW CONTEST BOYS and GIRLS

Ages 9 – 14 Proof of age required

Children must be accompanied by parent/guardian Age category winners move on to Regionals

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 12:30 pm

Registration: 12:00 - 12:30 Our Lady of the Woods Gym

Questions: kc10151cc@aol.com

O ur time together will begin with a prayer service and blessing of our ministries. We will conclude our time with Q&A, a light breakfast and fellowship.

Our Holy Father reminds us that “mission [ministry] is at once a passion for Jesus and a passion for his people.”

Please join us for our special time together. We plan to conclude by 11:00 am.

Questions, please contact Mike Callahan or Michelle Hilliard for details.

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We would like to remind you that Our Lady of the Woods now accepts online donations through Give-Central. You can use this website to make paperless donations. You can give by using your credit card, debit card, and electronic checking payments making either one-time or recurring donations. We under-stand that most transactions today are done electronically and we want to provide that convenient option at Our Lady of the Woods.

Here is how it works: 1. Go to www.ourladyofthewoods.org. 2. Click on “giving” towards the top right, then click on “donate here”. 3. Choose an “event” such as Sunday Collection or Parish Improvement Project that you would like to donate to, enter the frequency, date range and dollar amount, then click “add to my gift basket.” You may click “checkout” at any time or add more donations if you wish.

4. When you are ready, click “my gift basket” at the top of the page and verify your gifts. 5. Click “continue,” then “complete profile” to register. 6. Complete the simple registration form, then click “register and confirm gift.” 7. You are then registered! Check your inbox for an email from admin@givecentral.org.

You can return to GiveCentral at any time to make changes to your donations or personal information. Click on the “Log In” button at the top of the GiveCentral.org home page, then enter your username and password to access your profile.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 8:30AM—Bernadette Smagala 5:00PM—Nelson and Studin Families, Denise

Mewes SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Loretta Christiano

9:30AM—Charles Miller, Phillip Chiapetto 11:00AM—Garnita M. Metz, Edwin Fornek 6:00PM—Berschinski Family, Kaptur Family

MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2018 6:30AM—Patrick Lyons 8:30AM—Marie Janiak

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2018 6:30AM—Charles Maier

8:30AM— Rosemary Nolan WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018 6:30AM—Don King

8:30AM— Dr. Frank Wall, Glenn Bruce THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 6:30AM—Angelo Bruno 8:30AM—Rich Unger (living) FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018 6:30AM—Margaret Grace Munin

8:30AM— Joseph Bruno, Dorothy Brooks SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2018

8:30AM—Kevin O’Malley 5:00PM—John Sipple, Kevin Joseph Morrissey

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Lawrence Pichman

9:30AM—Gertruda & Walter Dziuman, Delores Flint

11:00AM—Antonietta Labriola, Philippa Kingston

6:00PM—Thomas Browne, Lottie Frederick

Saturday, January 27th 5:00PM—Dawn Stanovich, Pete Yuska, Mary Hauwiller, Lety Villarete, Pat Clair, Bill Kubiak, George Griffin, Sandy Griffin Sunday, January 28th 8:00AM—Les Ruisz, Haley Koth, Joan Klarich, Karen Kasper, Pauline Babusis, Jim O’Brien, Ron Potempa 9:30AM—Paula DiDomenico, Guido

DiDomenico, Gary Olson, Ellie Olson, Sue Dalton, John Dalton, Maureen Murphy, George Pracz CHOIR—Dena Geiger CHOIR— Jane Thomsen 11:00AM—Mary Thompson, Lorraine Bonk, Bill Bonk, Alicia Ramirez, Kelly Peltz, Joyce Eul, Robert Browne, Barb McNicholas

LECTORS Saturday, January 27th 5:00 PM—Katie Olsen, Mike Gleason Sunday, January 28th 8:00 AM—Kevin Czarnecki, Therese Potempa 9:30 AM—Albert Wagner, Kevin Farrell 11:00 AM—Galileo Casquejo, Merrill Casquejo 6:00 PM—Maryann Siorek, Nicole Vacha

Weekend of January 14, 2018

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $19,908 $22,200 ($2,292)

Year $620,320 $643,800 ($23,481)

USHERS — MONTH OF JANUARY

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

January 27/28 5:00PM—Brendan Arnold, Claire George, Grace George 8:00AM—Jackson Fornek, TBA, TBA 9:30AM—Paul Arquilla, Mark Korinek, Kirk Vopelak 11:00AM—Ann Burns, Gavin Burns, Julia Gut, Victoria DalPonte 6:00PM—Lauren Coghlan, Madison Coghlan, Payton Prodoehl

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We Welcome to the Family of God: Dominic Daniel Dronzek Emma Rose Mcging WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Anne Pokorny Martha Ruggio Thamas and Paola Evans & their children Tommy & Emma Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Erin Carr-Mott, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Rosalie Spalla, Nancy Grasso, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Helen Stringham, Evelyn Lopezalles, Joey Oberholzer, Carmen Pinto, Leianna Tanedo, Carol Rydberg, Linda Curtin, Joseph Saele, Carol Ellsworth, Nick Versetto

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

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

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

Matthew 5:4

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The people of Nineveh be-lieved God and turned from their evil ways (Jonah 3:1-5, 10). Psalm — Teach me your ways, O Lord (Psalm 25). Second Reading — The world in its present form is passing away (1 Corinthians 7:29-31). Gospel — This is the time of fulfillment. The king-dom of God is at hand (Mark 1:14-20). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Internation-al Commission on English in the Liturgy Corpora-tion. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25

-26; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer

Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7- 10; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12- 17; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Tuesday: St. Vincent; Saint Marianne Cope Wednesday: St. Francis de Sales Thursday: The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle Friday: Ss. Timothy and Titus Saturday: St. Angela Merici; Blessed Virgin Mary

GIFT What I am is God’s gift to me. What I become is my gift back to God. —Anonymous

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512074 Our Lady of the Woods Church 10731 W 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 708-361-4754 Contact: Shelly or Laurie olwparish@aol.com Software Using: Win 7.0 Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Transmission Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11 am Bulletin for Sunday, January 21, 2018 Special Instructions: