May 26, 2019 Sixth Sunday of Easter

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

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

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

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, IL

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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Dear Parishioners, This weekend we are celebrating Memorial Day. In a special way, we remember those men and women who laid down their lives to protect the people of this nation. We also pray for and honor our living veterans at all Masses this weekend. We should also thank the Veterans’ Ministry who is providing hospitality at the Sunday morning Masses this weekend.

One of my favorite proverbs goes like this, “A bridge that falls makes a thousand times the noise of a bridge that stands”. In so many ways, this is true. At times, a person who has lived a good life commits some crime and for the rest of his or her life, they are defined by that single action. A school that has a long history of educating students well will become the focal point of news stories when some action is associated with it. The good and difficult job that many educators do does not garner the attention that a teacher accused of some inappropriate action receives on the news. This can lead us to believe the worst about any group of people. It sows distrust. I mention all of this because earlier in the month of May, Jean Vanier died at the age of 92. I suspect many of you never heard his name before. He was the model of living out his Christian convictions and in the process touched the lives of thousands. Mr. Vanier was born in Switzerland of Canadian citizenship. He served in the Canadian Royal Navy and later received a doctorate in Philosophy from the Institute Catholique in Paris. He was multi-lingual, multi-cultural, and very talented. He could have done anything with his life. He chose to serve God, as a layman, by serving the most vulnerable in society. In 1963, he visited an institution in France that “served” adults with significant mental and physical limitations. In truth, this institution, like many, warehoused people. Human dignity was at a minimum. Jean Vanier was so offended that he decided to do something about this. He started a community of able bodied and less able-bodied individuals called L’Arche (The Ark). This would be a home where every person would be loved because we are all brothers and sisters. Today, thousands live in L’Arche homes around the world and thousands volunteer to live there for a year or more of their lives. Jean Vanier remained a humble man even though he received numerous awards and wrote many books. He lived a life that reminded us that success is found in giving away, not acquiring, in community, not in isolation. Every person is to be loved. His was the work of the church! His was the work of Christ! His death was covered by religious publications, yet in the popular media, nothing was said. Of course not! He was the true face of the church – a bridge standing tall and quietly going lovingly. There was little noise. In Christ,

Father Mike

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

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

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

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

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

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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS WEEKLY CALENDAR

OF EVENTS SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2019 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019 --MEMORIAL DAY—NO 6:30AM MASS Mass—8:30AM TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019 Mass–6:30AM & 8:30AM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—9:00AM- 7:00PM Palos Hospice Volunteer Training—1:00PM Baptismal Prep—7:30PM FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Cub Scout Den Mtg—7:00PM SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM

Please join us every morning at 7:50 in

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

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

Every Friday after 8:30

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

us.

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Registration for 2019-2020

1st-8th Graders is underway! Registration is

crucial for our planning and scheduling of classes for the next year’s sessions! If you have NOT received an email and would like to register, please contact the REP Office

at 708-361-9435.

NEW FAMILIES MUST REGISTER IN PERSON

Thank you!

Our Lady of the Woods Parish

Religious Education

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If your family or someone close to you is in need, please contact us at

(708) 606-5360. A representative will

return your call as soon as possible

to arrange a confidential conversation.

Confidentiality and compassion are the

cornerstones of our Ministry.

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

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

for their safety, and well-being, especially,

Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry

CPL Brandon D. Gabry

LCPL Steve Olson Lt. John Spannuth

Sgt. David A. Delach Colonel Jim Wall

Brian Allen Bryan Lampinen

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

Lt.. Benjamin Feithen SPC Dylan Conover

Sean Girouard CPL Rowen N. Barker

1Lt. Jack McGuire 2Lt. Patrich McGuire

Ian Altieri

Peter Michael Czerwien, Navy Robert Owens Larry Stolinski

Captain Tom Buller Sgt. Greg Danko

Mario Danko PFC Tim Radcliffe

Sgt. David Darwent Gavril Robert Micham Danielle Batton

CPT Brendan Girouard SPC Matthew E. Lodwich

CSM Joseph Cistaro PFC Rebecca Buhs

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

Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril

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SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2019 8:30AM—Maria Chiaro, Carmelo Chiaro 5:00 PM—Patricia Allen, Marelyn T. Gorman SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2019 8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Mary Corcoran 9:30 AM—Mr. & Mrs. Charles Maier, Fred Butalla, Sr. 11:00 AM—Urban Vallera, Norene & Frank Vinci (Living) 6:00 PM—Maria Chiaro, Anne Smith MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019—MEMORIAL DAY NO 6:30 AM MASS 8:30 AM—Mel Benakovich, Frank & Theresa Basso TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019 6:30 AM—Joey Strubin 8:30 AM—Helen & Tom Niemiera, Francisco Carpo, Foundalion Day/Sisters of St. Francis, 170 Years WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2019 6:30 AM—Sr. Evelyn Marie Paznek, RSM 8:30 AM—Staff Sgt. Joseph Orlow, US Army, Denver Alejos THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019 6:30 AM—Jim Caithamer 8:30 AM—Kevin O’Malley, Betty Jane Wall O’Toole FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2019 6:30 AM—Ted & Doris Mezyk 8:30 AM—Barry Wawrzyn, Joseph Smagala SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 8:30 AM—Richard Pedrosa, John Perez 5:00 PM—Noreen P. Olson, Mary Lloyd SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2019 8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Marelyn T. Gorman, Evangeline Gieseke 9:30 AM—John Marecki, Giuseppe Moscato, Michael Anastasia 11:00 AM—Rev. James Johnston, Teresa Forkan 6:00 PM—Donato Anastasia, Pasquala Labriola

Saturday, June 1, 2019 5:00 PM—Sandy Griffin, George Griffin, Pat Clair, Ann McGovern, Gretchen Subka, Carol Primozic, Barbeth Peck, Gary Peck Sunday, June 2, 2019

8:00 AM—Bridget O’Brien, Jim O’Brien, Murph Wall, Lynn McGary, Holly Tocci, Carol Wall, Mary Reiff 9:30 AM—Maureen Murphy, Mike Ryan, Sue Dalton, John Dalton, Michelle Collins, Rosemary Grein, Ellie Olson, Gary Olson Susanne Cech—CHOIR Tom Stewart—CHOIR 11:00 AM—Kelly Peltz, Robert Browne, Roberta Laska, Alicia Ramirez, Margaret Goldrick, Noreen Goldrick, Kris Nogal, Barb McNichoolas

LECTORS Saturday, June 1, 2019 5:00 PM—Karen Wagner, Bob Wade Sunday, June 2, 2019 8:00 AM—Ray Perez, Therese Potempa 9:30 AM—Jim Nickas, Mike Gorman 11:00 AM—Laura Selin, Rick Nogal 6:00 PM—Tom Cleary, Judy Dugan

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

Weekend of May 19, 2019

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $21,815 $22,200 ($385)

Year $956,414 $1,043,400 ($86,986)

June 1/2 5:00PM—Nick Jones, Taran Jones, Annie Olsen, Connor Olsen, Ella Olsen 8:00AM—Jackson Fornek, Tom Czupta, Tory DalPonte 9:30AM—Charlie Rosynek, Deb Cruger, Jack

Cruger, Gia Perme, Conor Brandt 11:00AM—Evelyn Krzysiak, Jack Edison, Dan Pytel, Thomas Pytel 6:00PM—Kyle Collijns, Matt Wojciechowski, Jakub Pikul

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BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

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

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

Matthew 5:4

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

Our Deceased: Ida Chirillo

Gail DiGiacomo Doreen Petriekis

Jane Kuzel

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Rosalie Spalla, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Nick Versetto, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Frank Zasadny, Amie Loman, Robert Mackovitch, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Russ Fratto, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Brian Sladek, Bronislawa Krzysiak. Susan Wright, Marilyn Seaman, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, MaryLou McCurrie

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The question of whether circumcision is necessary for salvation (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29). Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67) Second Reading — John envisions the holy city, the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23) or Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20. Gospel — Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you (John 14:23-29) or John 17:20-26. The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Interna-tional Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Jn 15:26 — 16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15 Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 Friday: Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Lk 1:39-56 Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; Jn 16:23b-28 Sunday: Acts 7:55-60; Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9; Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20; Jn 17:20-26; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23; Lk 24:46-53

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Sixth Sunday of Easter Monday: St. Augustine of Canterbury; Memorial Day Wednesday: St. Paul VI Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord (unless transferred to Sunday) Friday: Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Saturday: St. Justin; First Saturday

We Welcome to the Family of God: Lyla Renee Donahue Morgan Elizabeth Griffin Shelby Lynn Niemiera Keira Emerson Woodside

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Mary Colbourn, Terry Hyatt & Eoin Hyatt

I. James Mc Ging & Catherine Skupien June 15, 2019

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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, May 26, 2019 Special Instructions: