Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois

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.

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361– 4754 (708) 361-9435 –REP Fax (708) 361-5965

parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org religioused@ourladyofthewoods.org

web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org

December 2, 2018 First Sunday of Advent

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Dear Parishioners, This weekend marks the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation and of waiting. This season is more than preparing for Christmas. It is about preparing for Christ to enter more deeply into our lives. This is as much God’s action as it is ours. Like the ancient Israelites, we must wait on the Lord. All of us have had the experience of both active and passive waiting. Passive waiting occurs when we experience life out of our control – think of waiting for a package that we ordered to arrive or standing in a checkout line. Active waiting allows us to get ready –think of a couple preparing for the birth of their first child. They may not know the exact day when labor will begin but in their waiting, they get the nursery ready, take classes, buy baby clothes and much, more. It is waiting with a sense of preparation. This is what Advent is! We can prepare by taking to praying more, to quiet ourselves down. We can receive the sacrament of reconciliation. We can strive to see Jesus in the needy around us. Next weekend Churches around the country will have the collection for retired religious. These are mostly women religious but include men religious as well. They have given so much. Please be generous in your support. At the 11:00am Mass this Sunday we will celebrate the Rite of Election and Welcome. We have four individuals who have been meeting weekly to better understand the Catholic faith and this Sunday we formally welcome them into the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Members of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish and our own RCIA team have accompanied them. At this Rite of Welcome, we as a parish are promising to assist them with our prayers. At the 6:00 PM mass this weekend, our seventh graders will be formally accepted as candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation. The preparation for Confirmation now takes place over two years and begins in 7th grade. We have added additional requirements and are reviewing the overall curriculum and formation expectations. Please pray for these young Catholics as they begin their formal preparation to complete the sacraments of initiation. Finally, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin is this Saturday, December 8th. It is a holy day of obligation. Mass will be celebrated on the vigil at 7:00 PM and in the morning at 8:30 and 10:00 AM. 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 Terry 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, DECEMBER 2, 2018 Mass – 8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM* *Grade 7 Liturgy Children of the Lord/Babysitting—9:30AM MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018 Mass – 6:30AM & 8:30AM Scripture Study—9:00AM REP—4:30-6:00PM & 6:30-8:00PM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 Mass–6:30AM & 8:30AM Babies to Big Kids—10:00AM Seniors Mtg—11:00AM Boy Scout Troop 699 Mtg—7:00PM Women’s CRHP Mtg—7:00PM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM REP—4:300-6:00PM & 6:30-8:00PM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 Mass –6:30AM & 8:30AM Hospice Volunteer Christmas Event—1:00PM RCIA Mtg—6:30PM Knights of Columbus Mtg—7:30PM FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018 Mass –6:30AM , 8:30AM & 7:00PM BSA Troop #669 Mtg—6:15PM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 Mass—8:30AM, 10:00AM & 5:00PM Girl Scout Mtg—10:30AM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Children of the Lord/Babysitting—9:30AM Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast— After morning masses Children of the Lord/Babysitting—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 Benediction is hosted.

Please feel free to join us.

UPCOMING HOLIDAY DUE DATES FOR SUBMITTING

BULLETIN ITEMS:

Items for the Dec 23rd Bulletin are due by the end of day on Tuesday, Dec 11th

Items for the Dec 30th Bulletin are due by

end of day on Monday, Dec 17th

Items for the Jan 6th Bulletin are due by end of day on Friday, Dec 21st Thank you for your

cooperation!!

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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

December 2 9

16*

January 13 20 27

February 3 10 24

March 3 10 17 24

April 7 14**

December 16: Advent Pageant April 14: Palm Sunday Procession

December 3 10

January 14 28

February 4 11

25**or 26*

*

March 4 11 18

April 1 8

December 5 12

January 16 30

February 6 13 20

27**

March 13 20

April 3 10

**February 25th, 26th, & 27th, 2019 are Family Formation Sessions at either

4:30-6:00pm or 6:30-8:00PM. Attendance will be taken.

2018-2019 Our Lady of the Woods Parish

Religious Education Class Calendar

Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019 REP will sponsor a

Children’s Liturgy at 5:00PM

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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

Sgt. 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 SPC Dylan Conover

Sean Girouard CPL Rowen N. Barker

1Lt. Jack McGuire 2Lt. Patrich McGuire

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 AB Kevin Schwenn

Commander Justin T. Halligan Sgt. Gavril

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 8:30AM—Joseph & Betty McQueary 5:00PM—Martin Winters, LaVerne Christopher

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Nancy Grasso

9:30AM—Timothy Haberkorn, Raymond Kelly 11:00AM—Gary Korhonen, Ann Goldrick 6:00PM—Steven O’Flaherty, Ann Pesovento

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018 6:30AM—Sandy Moody 8:30AM—Thomas Novak, Michael Peck

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2018 6:30AM—Patrick Lyons

8:30AM—Jim DeFay, Jack Allen WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018 6:30AM—Martin Moody

8:30AM—Evelyn Kozlowski, Living & Deceased Members of the Szczepaniak Families

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 6:30AM—Robert Miazek 8:30AM—Gary Korhonen, Ann DalSanto FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018 6:30AM—John Cunningham 8:30AM—Caryl & Danny Wall, Michael Krapec 7:00PM—Kevin Nicolei SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018—

FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

8:30AM—Sophie Grace Shields 10:00AM—Anthony T. Svienty, Grace Jacklin 5:00PM—Eileen Hodur, Patricia & Jack Allen

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Patricia Allen

9:30AM—James A. McNicholas, Robert Ody 11:00AM—Richard Spoo, Frank Shubat 6:00PM—Connie Carangal, Sara Arnold

Saturday, December 8, 2018 5:00 PM—Sandy Griffin, Geore Griffin, Pat Leonard, Bill Kubiak, Connie Pinto, Pat Clark, Frank Basile, Ann McGovern Sunday, December 9, 2018

8:00 AM—Mary Reiff, Ray Perez, Lynn McGary, Ron Potempa, Carol Walsh, Jim O’Brien, Walt Kay 9:30 AM—Dennis Walery, Colleen Walery, Paula DiDomenico, Guido DiDomenico, Mike Ryan, Kim Pear on, Sheila Scarim, George Pracz Patrick McLaughlin—CHOIR Dena Geiger—CHOIR 11:00 AM—Robert Browne, Mary Jo Pavilon, Joan Shubat, Alicia Ramirez, Joyce Eul, Kelly Peltz, Margaret Goldrick, Noreen Goldrick

LECTORS Saturday, December 8, 2018 5:00 PM—Gary Krammer, Kathy Curran Sunday, December 9, 2018 8:00 AM—Sue Laughran, Holly Tocci 9:30 AM—Gary Olson, Bridget Duffy 11:00 AM—Laura Selin, Ray Gonzales 6:00 PM—Tom Cleary, Meghan Allen

USHERS — MONTH OF DECEMBER 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, Carol Ziegler, John Ziegler, Peter Gardocki 11:00 AM—John Schultz, Ray Ascencio 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak

Weekend of November 25, 2018

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $26,262 $22,200 $4,062

Year $452,502 $488,400 ($35,898)

December 8/9 5:00PM—Katherine Konagy, Claire George, Faye Dorsett 8:00AM—Augustine Wilson, Miles Wilson, Samantha Padgurskis

9:30AM—Claudia Wrobel, Leo Burns, Michael Yep, Liam Zickert, 11:00AM—Jacob Sandowski, Ethan Sandowski, Emma Schroeder 6:00PM—Diana Tan, John Waliczek, Henry Spence

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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: Edna McDonnell

Inez Rivera Lorin Schab

Jphn Shanahan

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzi-us, 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, Helen Stringham, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Carol Rydberg, Linda Curtin, Joseph Saele, Nick Versetto, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Frank Slomski, Amy Belluomini, Frank Zasadny, Amie Loman, Robert Mackovitch, Andrea Brongiel, Jennifer Letz, Zenon Wiercimak, Norman Zibell, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Russ Fratto, Marie Day, Bill Durante, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Pat McGreal, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — The days are coming when the LORD will fulfill the promise made to Israel and Judah (Jeremiah 33:14-16). Psalm — To you, O Lord, I lift my soul (Psalm 25). Second Reading — Abound in love for one another and for all (1 Thessalonians 3:12 — 4:2). Gospel — Stand erect and raise your heads; your redemp-tion is at hand (Luke 21:25-28, 34-36). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Internation-al Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 2:1-5; Ps 122:1-9; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10; Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a; Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Gn 3:9-15, 20; Ps 98:1-4; Eph 1:3-6, 11-12; Lk 1:26-38 Sunday: Bar 5:1-9; Ps 126:1-6; Phil 1:4-6, 8-11; Lk 3:1-6

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: First Sunday of Advent; Hanukkah begins Monday: St. Francis Xavier Tuesday: St. John Damascene Thursday: St. Nicholas Friday: St. Ambrose; First Friday Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Saturday: The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

We Welcome to the Family of God: Juliana Marie Drapeau Ava Mae Speckman Jacob Fagan Vance Mary Dolores Murphy Binninger Leonardo Scott Randazzo

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Francine Marinich Oscar & Pilar Despe Susanne Richardson

II. Scott DeMar & Jennifer Vittorio December 15, 2018

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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, December 2, 2018 Special Instructions: