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November 15, 2015 6707 West 175 TH STREET · TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS 60477 · stgeorge60477.org ST. GEORGE CHURCH Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time MISSION STATEMENT We, the faith-filled community of St. George, nourished by God’s Word and His Sacraments and renewed by the Holy Spirit, accept the call to continue the mission of Christ by living in, sharing and transforming our world. MASS TIMES 2015 Daily: 7:30 am: Monday thru Friday 8:45 am: Tuesday & Wednesday Saturday: 8:00 am Vigil of Sunday: 4 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 6 pm Holy Days: to be announced. Confessions (Reconciliation) After the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday and after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses on Sunday. CATHOLICS COME HOME The End Is Near! A few years ago, December 21, 2012, the Mayan calendar was interpreted to predict “the end of time”. Hollywood capitalized on this literally by making a movie about it. Many TV shows and documentaries also examined what it could mean for us. The Church each year, as we approach the Feast of Christ the King (next Sunday), uses scriptures to remind us that one day there will be an end of this world. This is not to scare us, but remind us of the BIG PICTURE - salvation history Many theologians, philosophers and educated people down through the centuries have predicted the “end times” based on calendars, the end of the first and second millenniums, and on “weapons of mass destruction” at their relevant times in history, e.g. the long bow, the crossbow, gun powder, airplanes, nuclear weapons, missiles, lasers, etc. While we may be able to read accurately the geological record of past cataclysmic events which have annihilated most of life on earth, we cannot accurately predict when the next major catastrophe will strike the earth, whether natural or manmade. The bottom line truth of the end of time for each of us comes when we, as individuals, die. Time ceases for us. If we would spend as much time, energy, knowledge, research and resources on dealing with the problems of humanity in the present, then we would not worry so much about the inevitable “end time”. If we developed our relationship with God and focused our efforts on more meaningful relationships with family, friends, fellow workers and humanity, then there would be no worries about the inevitable “end time” except for preparing for it in the present time. We would also learn to be good stewards of our resources and our ecosystem which sustains life on earth. The past is only a memory or a written record with no hope to change it. It is a fact. The future, if we could predict it, would we change? How many know the dangers of smoking, drugs or alcohol abuse and still continue with those habits? How many are overweight and know that better eating habits as well as regular exercise would increase energy, and lead to good health, yet do not take simple steps which would bring about the goal we seek. The same is true for spiritual health. God sends us messages each day for the present to guide us. Our parents gave us the language of faith and love which most reject in teenage years as they seek to discover life on their own terms. The challenge for each of us is to use the knowledge we have and take action to lead better lives for oneself and to make the world a better place for our having passed this way. Then we need not worry. The God who gave us life will bring us to the fullness of life if by our actions, sacrifice, forgiveness and love we open our hearts to his will. Fr. Ken Fleck

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November 15, 2015

6707 West 175TH STREET · TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS 60477 · stgeorge60477.org

ST. GEORGE CHURCH

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the faith-filled

community of St. George,

nourished by God’s Word

and His Sacraments and

renewed by the Holy Spirit,

accept the call to continue

the mission of Christ by

living in, sharing and

transforming our world.

MASS TIMES 2015

Daily: 7:30 am: Monday thru Friday

8:45 am: Tuesday & Wednesday

Saturday: 8:00 am

Vigil of Sunday: 4 pm

Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am,

11:30 am & 6 pm

Holy Days: to be announced.

Confessions (Reconciliation) After the 4:00 pm Mass on

Saturday and after the 7:30 and

9:30 am Masses on Sunday.

CATHOLICS COME HOME

The End Is Near!

A few years ago, December 21, 2012, the

Mayan calendar was interpreted to predict

“the end of time”. Hollywood capitalized

on this literally by making a movie about

it. Many TV shows and documentaries

also examined what it could mean for us.

The Church each year, as we approach the

Feast of Christ the King (next Sunday),

uses scriptures to remind us that one day

there will be an end of this world. This is

not to scare us, but remind us of the BIG

PICTURE - salvation history

Many theologians, philosophers and

educated people down through the

centuries have predicted the “end times”

based on calendars, the end of the first

and second millenniums, and on

“weapons of mass destruction” at their

relevant times in history, e.g. the long

bow, the crossbow, gun powder,

airplanes, nuclear weapons, missiles,

lasers, etc.

While we may be able to read accurately

the geological record of past cataclysmic

events which have annihilated most of life

on earth, we cannot accurately predict

when the next major catastrophe will

strike the earth, whether natural or

manmade. The bottom line truth of the

end of time for each of us comes when

we, as individuals, die. Time ceases for

us.

If we would spend as much time, energy,

knowledge, research and resources on

dealing with the problems of humanity in

the present, then we would not worry so

much about the inevitable “end time”. If

we developed our relationship with God

and focused our efforts on more

meaningful relationships with family,

friends, fellow workers and humanity,

then there would be no worries about the

inevitable “end time” except for preparing

for it in the present time. We would also

learn to be good stewards of our resources

and our ecosystem which sustains life on

earth.

The past is only a memory or a written

record with no hope to change it. It is a

fact. The future, if we could predict it,

would we change? How many know the

dangers of smoking, drugs or alcohol

abuse and still continue with those habits?

How many are overweight and know that

better eating habits as well as regular

exercise would increase energy, and lead

to good health, yet do not take simple

steps which would bring about the goal

we seek. The same is true for spiritual

health.

God sends us messages each day for the

present to guide us. Our parents gave us

the language of faith and love which most

reject in teenage years as they seek to

discover life on their own terms. The

challenge for each of us is to use the

knowledge we have and take action to

lead better lives for oneself and to make

the world a better place for our having

passed this way. Then we need not worry.

The God who gave us life will bring us to

the fullness of life if by our actions,

sacrifice, forgiveness and love we open

our hearts to his will.

Fr. Ken Fleck

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2 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477

Sunday, November 29, 2015 - “Mary in God’s Plan”

6:00 pm - Deacon Joe Panek

Monday, November 30, 2015 - “Mary in the Holy Scriptures”

6:30 pm - Rev. Robert Regan

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 - “Teachings of the Church on Mary”

6:30 pm - Rev. Connor Danstrom

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 - “Mary our Mother”

6:30 pm - Rev. Thomas Vendetti LC

Thursday, December 3, 2015 - “Mary Mediatrix of all Graces”

6:30 pm - Rev. John Lovitsch

Friday, December 4, 2015 - “Marian Apparitions”

6:30 pm - Rev. Joe Noonan

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - “The Humanity of Mary”

4:00 pm - Deacon Peter Manning

Sunday, December 6, 2015 - “Mary Model of Virtues”

6:00 pm Deacon Gregory Bartos

Monday, December 7, 2015 - “Immaculate Conception of BVM”

6:30 pm - Rev. Ken Fleck

A free will offering will be taken at all the Masses to offset the cost of the Novena and the remaining balance

will be donated to St. Coletta’s of Illinois. Thank you for your generosity.

Immaculate Conception Novena

November 29 - December 8

St. George Church

Let’s join with Mary and say

YES to the Lord!

“I say yes, My Lord” - Advent, 2015 Immaculate Conception Novena

“Be it done to me according to your word.” Thus, a young Jewish girl over 2,000 years ago accepted the role she was

assigned in salvation history. We too are called to “say yes, My Lord” every day of our lives, and thus fulfill the role God

has set out for us.

This Advent, as we all ponder our daily call to say “yes” to all God asks of us, you are invited to participate in a Marian

Novena of Masses each evening, starting on November 29 and ending at the Vigil Mass of the feast of the Immaculate

Conception on December 7.

Weekend Masses will coincide with regularly scheduled times (4 pm Saturday and 6 pm Sunday). Weekday Masses will

begin at 6:30 pm each evening. Each night’s homily will explore some facet of Our Blessed Mother and how she can serve

as a role model and helper for us not only in Advent, but every day of our lives. Benediction will follow the Mass each

evening. If you cannot join us every night, a handout of the Novena prayers will be available for you to pray at home on the

evenings you will miss. The final Mass will be followed by fellowship in O’Connell Hall. Finger-food donations will be

appreciated!

We hope all of St. George parish will say “Yes, My Lord” and join us on this Advent journey to “Prepare the Way of the

Lord.”

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MONDAY, November 16

7:30 am Daily Mass-Meeting Rm. 3

2:00 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1

6:30 pm Athletics Meeting-Board Rm.

6:30 pm Tiger Scouts Den Meeting-O’Connell Hall

7:00 pm Acts of Faith-Quiet Rm.

7:00 pm High School Study-Teen Rm.

7:00 pm Society of St. Vincent DePaul Meeting-Meeting Rm. 1

7:30 pm Choral & Guitar Group Rehearsal-Church

TUESDAY, November 17

7:30 am Daily Mass-Meeting Rm. 3

8:45 am Daily Mass-Meeting Rm. 3

4:30 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1

6:15 pm Children’s Choir & Handchimes Rehearsal-Church

6:30 pm Scouts-O’Connell Hall

7:00 pm Baptismal Preparation-Meeting Rm. 3

7:00 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 4

7:00 pm Life Moves On-Meeting Rm. 2

7:00 pm PPC Meeting-Rectory Meeting Rm.

7:00 pm SPRED II-School Classroom

WEDNESDAY, November 18

7:30 am Daily Mass-Meeting Rm. 3

8:45 am Daily Mass-Meeting Rm. 3

2:20 pm SGS Fitness Fun Exercise Club-Meeting Rms. 1-2

6:00 pm Religious Education Grades 1-8-School Classrooms,

Cahill Center, O’Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym

7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal-Church

7:00 pm High School Sacrament Preparation-Teen Rm.

7:00 pm School Board Meeting-Board Rm.

7:00 pm SPRED I-School Classroom

7:45 pm Religious Education Board Meeting-Meeting Rm. 4

8:00 pm Al-Anon-O’Connell Hall

FRIDAY, November 20

7:30 am Daily Mass-Meeting Rm. 3

6:00 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rms. 1&2

7:00 pm Bingo-O’Connell Hall, Georgian Rm.

8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous-School Classroom

SATURDAY, November 21

Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection PPC Speaks at all Masses-Church

SGS Wreath Delivery-St. George Garage

6:30 am Men’s Spirituality/That Man is You-O’Connell Hall

8:00 am Eighth Grade Boys Basketball Tournament-Gym

8:00 am Daily Mass-Meeting Rms. 2&3

12:00 pm Pro-Life Set-Up Sharing Trees-Back of Church 2:00 pm Wedding-Church

5:00 pm Reconciliation-Deacon’s Rm.

7:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym

SUNDAY, November 22

Catholic Campaign for Human Development Collection

Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 Masses-Deacon’s Rm.

Star of Bethlehem-Entrance of Church

8:30 am PART-Bride’s Rm.

9:30 am Children’s Liturgy of the Word-Rectory Meeting Rm.

9:30 am Choir-Church

10:00 am Bread and Word-Meeting Rm. 4

11:30 am Choral & Guitar Group-Church

12:30 pm Family Advent Wreath Making-Meeting Rms. 1-3

1:00 pm 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament-Gym

THURSDAY, November 19 ...continued

12:00 pm Band Lessons-Meeting Rms. 1&2

6:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 365-Tiger Den-Georgian Rm.

6:30 pm Lay Carmelites-Meeting Rm. 2

7:00 pm Baptismal Preparation-Meeting Rm. 3

7:00 pm Teen Choir-Church

7:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal-Music Rm.

8:00 pm Knights of Columbus-O’Connell Hall

THURSDAY, November 19

7:30 am Daily Mass-Meeting Rm. 3

9:30 am Catholic Women Sharing Faith-Meeting Rm. 4

Fannie May Orders

St. George School’s Fannie May Fundrasing order

forms are due back no later than next Sunday,

November 22. Drop your orders in the collection

basket or bring them to the rectory office during

normal business hours. If you did not receive an insert

in last week’s bulletin, there are extra catalogs/order

forms in the rectory office. Thank you for supporting

St. George School!

Save the date! Friday, December 11 is St. George

School Family Night at Barnes and Noble in Orland Park

from 5:00-7:30pm. Come listen to our school angels sing,

decorate a cupcake, have your face painted, get some Christmas

shopping done and have your purchases wrapped for free!

St. George School will earn a portion of every purchase made

that evening. And don't forget to use PART cards to pay for your

purchases! Stock up on your gift cards early. Or purchase and

print ScripNow eCards to pay, which makes using PART so

easy!

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4 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477

BUS TRIPS TO MARCH FOR LIFE If you are considering attending the March for Life in Washington, D.C., you have travel options as follows: Illiana Right to Life bus trip to the March for Life will take place from January 20-23, 2016. The cost per person, double occupancy, will be $150 for adults and $100 for children and/or high school students. Reservations must be made by December 15, 2015, to ensure adequate hotel space. The cost of the trip includes coach transportation and lodging. Please email [email protected] for details or to reserve your place.

The Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of

Chicago is offering a bus trip to the March for Life that will take place from January 20-24, 2016. Registration is due December 4. The cost of the trip includes coach transportation and lodging for two nights. For details and registration, call (312) 534-5355.

PRO-LIFE

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Catholic Women Sharing Faith

A ministry of prayer, communication and education!

Our season of thankfulness is upon us. In the midst of our gratefulness, we still think of those who are suffering illness and loss, and those who could use some extra loving attention, and perhaps a special hug. A great way to share God's love is by giving the gift of a blessed prayer shawl. Shawls are free - please call Pina Quatrini at (708) 606-0898, or Maureen Cetera at (708) 253-5592. Thanks to the many wonderful donors who make it possible for us to share "hugs from God!" We appreciate you!

Thursday Mornings in November - Quiet Room 9:30 - 11:30 am

11/19/2015 November Birthday Celebration 11/26/2015 No meeting - Happy Thanksgiving! "Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by

the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will

of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect." Romans 12:2

Ushers Ministry Have you ever wondered what is involved with being an Usher? Have you thought about joining the ministry, but did not know how or if it was a ministry? The Usher Ministry is expanding and we would like to have you join us.

If you are in seventh or eighth grade, high school, a young adult, or an adult of any age, we ask that you consider helping your parish by volunteering to be an Usher.

We are looking for people who can commit to lending a helping hand each week. The primary duties are:

• Greeting and welcoming parishioners as they enter and leave church.

• Help with seating.

• Asking volunteers to take up the gifts.

• Taking up the collections.

• Attendance counting.

• Handing out bulletins at the end of Mass.

In this day and time, not everyone attends the same Mass time each week. We understand and can make adjustments for floating or stand by Ushers with your help.

Contact Naomi O’Malley the new coordinator of the Usher Ministry at (708) 460-5580, email [email protected] or drop a note at the rectory to inquiry with questions or to sign up.

The holidays are approaching and we would like to have our

Ministry ready to welcome all!

Women Enrich Lives

A group recognizing women enrich the lives of those around them!

Steward Your Stuff - Angie Engstrom, Presenter

Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 11:30 am

RSVP: (708) 429-6086 Seating is limited. !

Salerno’s Restaurant 9301 W 63rd St., Hodgkins, IL !Near Joliet and LaGrange Rd, near Quarry Theatre behind

Menard’s!

!

$10.00 lunch includes soup, sandwich, beverage and gratuity. RSVP with choice of turkey, BLT or hot beef sandwich. Cash at door,

$11.00 if no RSVP

RSVP for each date with choice of sandwich. [email protected]

Join the Women Enrich Lives group on Facebook.

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Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mass & Celebration

Please join

St. George Church as

we celebrate the

Feast of Our Lady of

Guadalupe,

December 12.

We will celebrate

with a bilingual Mass

with a reception to

follow in O’Connell

Hall.

New Book!

The Boys in the Boat:

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics By Daniel James Brown

The #1 New York Times–bestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany.

Books are available at the Rectory for $9. Purchase your book before they are gone and

join the discussion on Friday, January 22, 2016!

"For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story

about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable,

intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the

world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.

It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers and

farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the

East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for

Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who

rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on

the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an

unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary

young man’s personal quest." For information call Angie Brady at (708) 532-3644.

CHURCH SUPPORT

November 7 & 8, 2015

Offertory Envelopes……….$15,605.00 Sharing Parish St. Gerard Majella…………..$154.00 Children: 115 envelopes……$205.02

Thank you for your continued generosity to

St. George Parish!

Our Parish is now using GiveCentral for

online donations. Sign up at:

www.givecentral.org.

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6 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477

On Sunday, November 8, at Marist High School, the St. George

Dragons 4th/5th grade girls basketball team won their playoff

Championship game 7-4 against St. John Fisher to capture the title of

the South Suburban Basketball League.

Chalk up another 1st place win in the playoff championships for the

6th/7th grade girls basketball team! On Sunday, November 8, at

Marist High School, the St. George Dragons 6th/7th grade girls

basketball team captured the title against St. Germaine with a 38-37

victory!

Another great season was had by the St. George Dragons 8th grade

girls basketball team winning second place in the playoff

championship on Sunday, November 8 at Marist High School!

Our school children have learned so much about

growing various vegetables and sharing them with

others. Thank you for a great season, Fr. Ken!

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Visit our Website Check it out at: www.stgeorge60477.org.

us on Facebook

at St. George

Life Teen!

At StGeorgeLifeTeen! LifeNights continue….. High school teens are invited to join us each Sunday night after the 6:00 pm Mass as we share faith and fun at LifeNights. Mark your calendars to come to the Cahill Center at 7:00 pm on the following nights: Sunday, November 15 (Special NCYC blessing to all our departing pilgrims at the 6:00 pm Sunday Mass/Life Night Imme-diately after!) Sunday, November 22 We are not meeting (NCYC pilgrims returning) Sunday, November 29 We are not meeting - Enjoy the left over turkey with your family! Sunday, December 6 Sunday, December 13 Join us for our Christmas Party Sunday, December 20 - Open Drop-In (de-stress from the studying for finals!)

Do you like to sing or play an instrument?

The Teen Choir leads the congregation at one 6 pm Mass each month. What a great way to kick off your LifeNight - praising God with music! We are always looking for new members. We practice on Thursday evenings at 7 pm in Church. If you can't make practices, but would like to join us, CD's can be supplied for you to learn the music. Come sing and play with us! Fran Fancsali, [email protected], (708) 429-3979.

Bread and Word: Interested in getting more out of the Sunday readings? Teens (with or without other family members) are invited to join us on Sunday mornings, Meeting Room 4 of the Cahill Center, at 10 am for a light breakfast (bread and other goodies) as we all explore as a group what the week's readings (the Word) mean for us in our lives in 2015. No need to register. Come as you are when you can!

Novena Rosary

Please come and pray the Novena Rosary after the 7:30 am Mass Mon., Thurs. & Fri. and after the 8:45 am Mass Tues. & Wed.

On the last week of the month the Novena Rosary will be said for the priesthood.

According to our "fifth Thursday" scheduling, we will be making a special trip to serve dinner on Thursday, December 31 (yes, that IS New Year's Eve). If you want to REALLY start the New Year off right, mark you calendars now to help make New Year's Eve special for the Daybreak residents!!!! You will still have plenty of time when we return to ring in the New Year with your family and friends, and you will feel so good doing it! If you are under 18, you will need to download and fill out a permission form from the parish website. Contact Fran Fancsali at [email protected], or call (708) 429-3979 to sign up to help.

Our Lady of Guadelupe Celebration

On December 12, St. George Parish will celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadelupe at the 4 pm Saturday Mass, with a bilingual Mass, a procession to Our Lady and a festival in O'Connell Hall afterwards. We are looking for young people (grades K-Senior Year) who would be willing to take part in the procession and present roses to Our Lady, to help sing songs of praise and to help with decorations and serving at the festival (helping at the festival can be used as a service project for 7th and 8th graders preparing for Confirmation). If you are interested in taking part in this beautiful cultural celebration, please contact Fran Fancsali at (708) 429-3979 or call the rectory office at (708) 532-2243

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DuringConstruction!!We have been informed this past week that the approximate date of

completion is December 10. Reconciliationwillbecelebratedat

theregulartimes,butintherectorydeacon’sroom.Enter

throughthebride’sroomwherePARTissold.Communionwill

bedistributedasusual.SeatingmaybetightforsomeMasses.

Weaskthatyoungermembersofthecongregationbeseatedin

thechoirloft.To accommodate those who need walkers or

wheelchairs we have put the long pews against the temporary

wall where family can sit side-by-side with loved ones and

ministers of communion can bring them communion without their leaving their seats. Since there are no kneelers

you may be seated during the Eucharistic Prayer. Thank you for your patience.

St. George PART Holiday 2015 Schedule

Last date before Thanksgiving for Monday orders

(on paper order sheet or online) is Monday,

November 16. NO Monday orders will be taken

on November 23.

NO Sunday Sales November 29.

School Express orders cannot be accepted during

November and December, effective immediately.

Cash & Carry at the Rectory available:

Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 23-25

8 - 11:30 am & 1:30 - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, Nov. 25

3:30 - 7:00 pm

Saturdays, Beginning Nov. 21 - Dec. 19

1 - 4:00 pm (stop in BEFORE Mass)

Monday orders resume November 30. Just a

reminder that your Monday order & payment -

online or paper - must be turned in no later than

9:00 am Monday morning to be processed that

day. No exceptions as we have very tight

deadlines!

Plan ahead! Four Monday order dates before

Christmas!

Nov 16 - Nov 30 - Dec 7 - Dec 14

Saturday, Nov. 21 – 6:30 to 8:00 am – O’Connell Hall!Week 11 - The Death of the West

!

That Man Is You! meets every Saturday morning at 6:30 am for breakfast in O’Connell Hall at St. George School. All adult men, 18 and older, are invited to join us.!For more information about this program, please contact Don Budny at (708) 429-1823; [email protected] or Gary Hendzell at (708) 614-1734; [email protected].

We are only a few weeks away from the end of our 13-week Fall Semester, with our final session scheduled for December 12. After that, we will take a holiday break and begin again with our Spring Semester starting on January 9. This week we will deal with the depths to which our society has fallen. After this session we will understand why Pope John Paul II has termed this culture the `Culture of Death`. But there is great hope! A new springtime has been promised for the Church and for the family! This week’s discussions will include:

!

• The Atheistic Western Model!

• Culture Shaped by Education and Media!

• How Culture affects Marriage, Faith and Fertility!

• Secularization of Europe as a Case Study!

• When Men Are Given a Pass, Society Suffers!

• JP II’s Warning to the West!

All men are invited to join us whenever they can. Invite a friend and discover a great way to start your weekend!

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Come Join Us on Thanksgiving Morning

The St. George Parish

Pastoral Council is hosting

the Annual Thanksgiving

Day Continental Breakfast

open to all visitors and

parishioners of St. George

Parish on Thanksgiving Day morning. We look

forward to sharing thankful memories, so please

come on over and share a cup of coffee, juice,

milk or tea, plus donuts, homemade pastries and

other delightful items after mass.

Please join us after the 9:00 am Mass on

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26 in the

Cahill Center, Meeting

Rooms 1 - 3. Come on by

with family and friends

and enjoy some breakfast

goodies and fellowship.

St. George Parish

Pastoral Council

Hand-Carved Olive Wood Gifts from the Holy Land

Proceeds benefit Catholic schools in the Holy Land.

There are more than 600 Christian families living in Bethlehem and are

completely dependent on carving olive wood figurines for their livelihood.

The recent clashes in the Middle East have stopped the tourism industry in

Bethlehem, causing most of those families serious harm in earning their

living and forcing many of them to leave their homeland. Emptying the land

of Christ from Christians can have tragic consequences on the Holy sites.

Issam from “Star of Bethlehem Group” came to the United States with a

mission to help those families by selling their beautiful religious hand

crafts. The cost of goods goes to benefit the Christian carvers to keep them

working in the spirit of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, the profit from

sales goes directly to the needy Catholic schools and clinics in the Holy

Land. Star of Bethlehem has been approved by Archdiocese of Chicago,

many bishops and from diocese of Jerusalem.

Please take a look at these beautiful articles November 28 and 29.

Life-Size Nativity Scene at Daley Center Plaza

Dear Friends of the Holy Family:

As the holy season of Christmas approaches, Christians

anticipate with great joy the birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ. During

this time, we often imagine Mary, the Blessed Mother, carrying the

infant Jesus in her womb, the first real tabernacle of Christ. As the

season of Christmas approaches, let us all follow Mary’s simple,

yet profound example of saying “yes” to God as she responded to

the angel Gabriel, “May it be done to me according to your

word” (Luke 1:38).

Please join St. George musicians Saturday, November 28, in

Chicago’s Daley Center Plaza at Dearborn and Washington

Streets, for the rededication ceremony of the life-size nativity

scene. You are welcome to watch as the God Squad constructs the

scene – this begins at 9:00 am. The God Squad in action is a sight

to behold! The rededication, with music and a blessing from

Fr. Gerald O’Reilly of Santa Maria del Popolo Parish in

Mundelein, will begin approximately at 10:30 am.

The nativity scene will remain on display until December 26

so make a visit with children and grandchildren part of your

Christmas tradition. If you would like to help the Nativity Scene

Committee cover the considerable expenses of providing this

display to our city, you can leave a donation at the rectory for Ryan

Hagen, Nativity Scene Committee. Let us be generous in support of

this display to help remind fellow citizens that it is the birth of

Christ that is the reason for our joy!

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ST. GEORGE PARISH

INFORMATION

▪Anointing of the Sick/Reconciliation can be

arranged by contacting the Rectory to have a priest celebrate the sacraments with the person who is seriously ill or homebound.

▪Baptisms will take place on the first and third

Sunday of every month at 1 pm. The family must be registered. A baptismal preparation program is obligatory in ADVANCE; call the Rectory to register.

▪Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for

anyone inquiring and seeking information about entering the Catholic faith. Contact the Rectory.

▪Holy Hour with Benediction takes place on the

First Friday of the month at 7 pm in the church.

▪Hospital Visits can be made by our priests or

deacons, if notified by family members or friends. Although sacramental needs of patients are administered by the hospital chaplain or by a local priest, in an emergency, St. George clergy will respond to sacramental needs.

▪Ministry of Care Eucharistic Ministers are

available to visit, pray with, and bring Holy Communion to those who are sick and unable to attend Mass. Notify the Rectory when this service is needed.

▪Perpetual Adoration takes place in the Holy

Family Chapel located southwest of the church.

▪Registration We welcome new members with open

arms. We set the table to welcome you after the 9:30 am Mass on the third Sunday of the month in the Cahill Center or by appointment with one of the priests in the rectory.

▪Stewardship involves your time, talent and

treasure. Contact the Rectory for assistance in getting started in any of the Parish’s ministries and organizations. Please remember St. George Parish when planning your estate or preparing your will.

▪Wedding arrangements must be made four months

in advance of the wedding date. You must be a registered parishioner for six months prior to making arrangements. Please schedule your church date before reserving your hall.

▪Bulletin information provides updates on parish

and Archdiocesan events. Please submit articles or recommendations to [email protected] by Monday noon before publication date. Because of space limitations, articles will be limited to St. George activities and information, as well as Archdiocesan events and news. All articles are subject to editing and will be published at the discretion of the Pastor. No guarantees can be made as to size or placement of the articles.

Archdiocese of Chicago Archbishop Quigley Center

835 N. Rush St. Chicago, IL 60611 312-534-8230

November 2015

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)

continues to advance our mission of eradicating poverty in

economically-distressed communities. Our Holy Father’s most

recent address to Congress on September 24 of this year

instructs us that, “Our efforts must aim at restoring hope,

righting wrongs, maintaining commitments and thus promoting

the well-being of individuals and of peoples. We must move

forward together, as one in a renewed spirit of fraternity and

solidarity, cooperating generously for the common good.”

Pope Francis’ words resonate deeply with the mission of

CCHD. By funding communities through CCHD, we actively

work together towards eliminating systemic oppression.

Organizations supported by CCHD work to build long-term

solutions that will allow future generations to have a dignified

quality of life. For example, Mujures Unidas (Women United)

of St. Eulalia has created a women-owned catering worker

cooperative that has worked for the past three years to provide

healthy food options in the Maywood area.

Mujures Unidas radically changes the way low-income women

can participate in the economy - both as workers and business

owners. They are able to use their talents in cooking and event

planning, while maintaining oversight and direction of their

cooperative. CCHD supports Mujeres Unidas because it

exemplifies shared economic development that builds strong

leaders and strong families.

The CCHD annual collection is the primary source of funding

for CCHD’s anti-poverty grants and education programs in

Cook and Lake Counties. Fifty percent of the collection’s

proceeds stays here in our Archdiocese to fight poverty in our

communities, and the other 50 percent goes to funding

programs nationwide.

The appeal weekend for the CCHD annual collection is

November 14-15 and the collection is November 21-22. Help

us defend human dignity and show Christ’s charity to those in

need. Please encourage the faithful to contribute to the Catholic

Campaign for the Human Development. To learn more about

CCHD in the Archdiocese of Chicago, parish resources, and the

groups if funds, please visit www.ChicagoPeaceAndJustice.org/

CCHD.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Blase J. Cupich

Archbishop of Chicago

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Schedule also available online at: www.stgeorge60477.org and is subject to change.

Liturgical Ministers

November 21 & 22 4:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 6:00 pm

Celebrants Fr. Tomy Fr. Tomy Fr. K. Fleck Fr. Tomy Fr. K. Fleck

Deacons G. Bartos G. Bartos J. Panek

N. Gayeski M. Foss J. Souta M. Olson T. McCabe

Lectors P. Bohacik T. German M. Cavalieri S. Ford N. O’Malley

D. Dolan B. Akroush P. Hendzell K. Banasiak B. Finley

C. Ferkula M. Becker D. Kavanaugh T. Doyle M. McLaughlin

D. Laveck P. Kukula T. Kavanaugh F. Fancsali

S. Stanton S. Rogina K. Lyons T. Hughes

Eucharistic K. Wittman B. Topping R. Sanderson J. Schutzius

Ministers D. Morin F. Clark D. Budny B. Beckman

L. Schreiber D. Clark C. Flores E. Buczkiewicz

R. Strugala K. Kiner D. Lynch M. Davilo

B. Urbanski J. Newtoff M. Polley P. Galassini

T. Weglarz B. Windish J. Rickerson T. Schutzius

E. Weglarz P. Windish M. Spengler E. Susnis

A. Fortson B. Muth A. Fuhri S. Faricelli M. Esposito

Altar Servers C. Mathew M. Wilson M. Guzaitis N. Miller C. Shapkauski

L. Saunders E. Wilson S. Hummitsch N. Susnis E. Tuohy

Cantors R. Clausius D. Wallace Choir Choral &

Guitar Group

T. Cetera

Sacristans L. O’Brien

L. Vaicik

P. Quatrini D. Budny

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The Port Thanksgiving Collection

This Weekend

November 14 and 15 at weekend Masses

The annual Port Shelter Thanksgiving Collection will take place next

week, November 14 and 15 at all of the weekend Masses at the entrances

of church. Winter is a difficult time for all shelters and the people that

they help. The Port has given us a list of items that are of urgent need

during this time of year. As in the past, St. George Parish community has

been generous with its response to the poor. Thank you for your

continued generosity. For information, please contact Angie Brady at

(708) 532-3644.

Any monetary donations are welcome and ALWAYS NEEDED. Please

make checks payable to: PORT MINISTRIES.

Needed Items

100% juice concentrate, bottled juice, juice boxes, healthier

individual packed snacks for after school kids (HIGH

NEED), bulk hot cocoa mix (with no marshmallows), fresh

apples or oranges, bulk packs of chili and soup, individual

packaged fruit cups, (HIGH NEED), sandwich bags (HIGH

NEED), 8oz. Hot cups, plastic soup spoons, paper lunch

bags, plastic sandwich bags, paper towels, baby wipes,

lunch meat, cheese slices, napkins, bleach, toilet paper

(HIGH NEED), spray disinfectant, dish soap, Pine-Sol type

cleaners, diapers size 2-5, adult & children cold/flu medica-

tions, spiral notebooks, construction paper, art & craft sup-

plies, coloring books, pens, markers, crayons, glue sticks,

letter size copy paper and scotch tape.

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Spend Some Time With a Friend

There was a man who would visit his

friend every Sunday. They would spend a little

time together and share a little food and drink.

But, the man never came to see his friend

during the week. His friend started thinking,

“He only comes because he feels he has to.

Otherwise I never see him.” Then one day the

man stopped in to see his friend in the middle of

the week, just to spend a little time together.

The man felt good seeing his friend and started coming every week as well as their Sunday get

together. The friend told the man, “You come

to see me in the middle of the week, not

because you have to, but just that you want to.

These meetings are very special to me.”

It’s like that with us and Jesus in the

Blessed Sacrament. We come on Sundays for

Mass because we have an obligation to do so

and we partake of Our Lord’s Body and Blood,

which Jesus said is real food and drink. Why

not come to Holy Family Chapel in the middle of the week, and visit with your friend, Jesus,

not because you have to, but because you want

to. Our Lord will appreciate you coming and

give you all kinds of graces to help you along

life’s journey. Even better, call Bill Beckman at

(708) 429-2762 and arrange to spend an hour every week with your friend, Our Lord in the

Blessed Sacrament. Then every week your

friendship with Our Lord will grow and grow.

You know, it’s good to have a Friend in high

places.

Terry Dorencz

The PORT Ministries

Thanksgiving Collection This Weekend!

November 14 and Sunday, November 15

Drop off at the main entrance of church

Greatest Need: Healthy snack and drink items for the

after school program, fresh apples or

oranges, sandwich bags, cleaning

supplies, bleach, toilet paper,

disinfectant, dish soap, over the

counter cold/flu medications for

children and adults, diapers size 2-3,

and arts and crafts supplies. Monetary donations are

always welcome. Please make checks payable to PORT

MINISTRIES.

For information call Angie Brady at (708) 532-3644.

Acts of Faith Meeting

Monday, November 16, 2015

5:30 pm in the Quiet Room

Join the Acts of Faith group at

their November meeting. All

parishioners are invited to attend.

We work to make a difference in

the world around us. Answer the

call of Jesus and respond to

Catholic Social Teachings. There are many ways we

can answer this call of Jesus through our daily

actions. Come and investigate.

For information call Angie Brady at (708) 532-3644.

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REGISTER FOR “WHO WILL FILL THESE SHOES”

EVENT AT MUNDELEIN SEMINARY

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2015

Father John Kartje, Rector of Mundeline Seminary, and Bishop George Rassas will be hosting this

exciting vocational event at Mundelein Seminary on Friday, November 27. The event is intended

for young men between the ages of 16-35 to help them learn more about the priesthood and how to

go about discerning God's call.

Days’ Schedule:

10:00 am Welcome and Keynote Address by Father John Kartje

10:45 am Breakout Session with Seminarians

11:30 am Mass celebrated by Bishop George Rassas

12:15 pm Lunch

1:00 pm Presentation by Fr. Francis Bitterman , Vocation Director, on Continuing to Discern

God’s call

1:30 pm Optional Tours of the Campus

All men attending this event must register at www.ChicagoPriest.com.

Christmas Wreaths

Will Be In Next Weekend!

The St. George School families would like to

thank you for your support in the Christmas

wreath sale.

Orders can be picked up at the school garage

after ALL Masses on Saturday and Sunday,

November 21 and 22 (except after the 6:00 pm

Mass on Sunday, November 22.)

Readings for the Week of November 15, 2015

Sunday: Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32

Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43

Tuesday: 2 Mc 6:18-31/Lk 19:1-10

Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28

Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44

Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48

Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40

Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37

©Liturgical Publications Inc

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A PRAYER FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY

Almighty God, send your blessing upon all who serve in our armed forces. Shield

them from all harm. Let peace be the sentry that stands guard over them. Put an

end to wars all over the earth, and hasten lasting peace. Grant this through our

Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, now and forever. Amen

Monday, November 16

7:30 - Robert Hoogervorst Family † Ed Ciz †

Tuesday, November 17

7:30 - All Souls in Purgatory 8:45 - Tammy Lees Whitman † Chuck Quinn † Anthony Kurek †

Wednesday, November 18

7:30 - Mary Glynn † 8:45 - Mary Mikos † Mary Adams † Agnes Esposito †

Thursday, November 19

7:30 - Ludwig and Anna Lacijan † Steven Young †

Friday, November 20

7:30 - Angela Disabato † Michael Morrissy †

Saturday, November 21

8:00 - Ed Ciz † Pat and Jack McGeehan † Eleanor B. Epres † 2:00 - Pisarczyk/Musial Wedding 4:00 - Estelle Surufka † Madeline Pisarski † Charles Quinn, Sr. †

Sunday, November 22

7:30 - Larry Kelly † Rev. John Kauzlarich † Paulina Schneider Family - Michael - Tillie - Ann Kot Family † 9:30 - Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus † Joe Pisano † Alfred Kolb † 11:30 - Craig Oleksy † Intentions of Anne Uhrina Dolores Hinz † 6:00 - Mass for Parishioners Theresa Gula † †Deceased

PO3 Mary Balkas, Coast Guard

Cpl. Michael Bayer, Marines

Sgt. Jacob Berry, Army

Lt. Timothy Berryhill, Army

LCpl. Phillip Bosco, Marines

LCpl. Mark Bradley, Marines

Sgt. Amanda Brennan, Army

Staff Sgt. Robert Brennan, Army

2Lt., Michael Caddigan, Army

A1C Brad Clemmer, Air Force

SSgt. Heidi Currie, Air Force

LtCol. Kevin Currie, Air Force

Maj. Patrick Currie, Air Force

Pvt. Matthew Daliege, Army

Pvt. Maximilian Daniel, Army

Sgt. James Dewey, Army

Capt. Christopher Doering, Army

PO2 James J. Guerino, Navy

Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Hollendoner, Navy

Spc. Ryan Hollendoner, Army

LCpl. Jonathan Idrovo, Marines

Lt. Erin Janofski, Navy

Becky Johnston, Air Force

LCpl. Bryan Johnston, Marines

L.Cpl. Ashton Kahne, Marines

L.Cpl. Thomas Kavanaugh, Marines

Spc. Martin McCarthy, Army

Lt. Cmdr. Sean Miner, Navy

Spc. Joshua S. Mitchell, Army

Spc. William Nelson, Army

Alexandra Novak

Lt. Charles W. Novak, Marines

HM3 Elizabeth O’Neill, Navy Corpsman

Lt. Thomas I. Ohl, Marines

AA Tabitha Tikalsky, Navy

Amn. Michael Sarniak, Jr., Coast Guard

SSgt. Alison Smallwood, Air Force

SSgt. Chaise Smallwood, Air Force

Lt. David F. Steinberger III, Navy

PFC Ryan Swiecicki, Marines

Col. Donald Tomich, Marines

Spc. Alexander Waters, Army

Cpl. Chris Wicks, Army

If there are parishioners currently serving in the United States military, we would like to know. Please call the Rectory and tell us the name of your dear one and he/she will be remembered in the prayers of our community and the name posted in the bulletin. Please indicate branch of service and rank.

St. George Giving Tree: Catch the Christmas Spirit!

Each year the Christmas Giving Trees provide St. George Parish a unique opportunity to work with the entire community by coordinating resources to meet the needs of families who might not have had the ability to share in the spirit of the holiday season.

St. George Parish will once again be sharing gifts with:

There will also be monetary donation gift tags available on all the Sharing Trees.

There will be three Sharing Trees: two in the vestibules and one inside the church starting this weekend. You are invited to take a gift tag from a tree that has information about the recipient of the gifts. Gifts to be returned to Church or the rectory by December 6 and remember to attach the gift tag to the gifts. Thank you for giving to those in need this holiday season.

Blue star shaped gift tag - St. Coletta’s Group Home residents that are provided residential, educational and vocational services to children and adults with development disabilities. Suggested gift amount of $30. Gifts to be returned wrapped.

Purple angel shaped gift tag - St. Gerard Majella children from our sharing parish. Suggested gift amount $15. Wrapping is unnecessary. (Grades K - High School)

Pink and blue gift tag - The Women’s Center children saved from abortion. Suggested gift amount $15. Wrapping is unnecessary. gift amount $15. Wrapping is unnecessary.

Green tree shaped gift tag - Tinley Park Pantry children age 15 and under. Suggested gift amount of $25. Gifts to be returned wrapped.

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In Need of Your Prayers

Please pray for the following members of

your parish community:

John Anast, Jo Bujan, Sheryl Casey, Don

Christie, Betty Duggan, Deacon John

Ficker, Lois Geraghty, Marirose

Grosschadl, Emma Haas, Eileen

Hallahan, Joyce Hasenkamp, Elfriede

Hays, Dennis Hearne, Jr., Dennis Hearne,

Sr., Albert and Evelyn Holup, Jessica

Kirer, Richard and Joan Kukula,

Raymond Lamberty, Jr., Dawn Leslie,

Jackie Meyer, Frank Lesinski, Theresa

Lynn, Christine Madsen, Mark

Oboikovitz, Marguerite Orrico, Baby

Marek Rudzki, Lisa Schlueter, Mary Lou

Seery, Robert Seery, Justin Souta, Matt

Taylor, Tammy Thomas, Sandra

Wickeham

Called Home to the Lord

Please remember in your prayers those

who have died in the past weeks: John Evans, Juan Veloz

Wedding Banns

St. George Parish wishes to announce the

forthcoming marriage of:

Richard Pisarczyk and Beth Musial

Due to Thanksgiving, bulletin

article submissions are due earlier

than normal.

For the November 28/29 bulletin,

please submit bulletin articles no

later than Thursday, November 19.

Altar Server Appreciation Mass

On Saturday, November 7, ten St. George altar servers and their families attended the

Altar Server Appreciation Mass celebrated by Bishop Andrew Wypych and concelebrated

by six priests, including Fr. Tomy. One of our altar servers was asked to altar serve this Mass, what a great honor. Our other altar servers that attended, processed into the church

waving bright ribbons. In his homily Bishop Wypych spoke of the church being like a

puzzle and that there are many pieces that make up the “big picture”. All of us are pieces

of that puzzle and if some are missing the picture is incomplete. He engaged the children

asking them questions about what a mission/commission are. He explained to the children

that he is sending them forth on a wonderful journey to serve their parishes and our Lord.

The Bishop blessed cross necklaces and gave one to each of the altar servers. After the

Mass, the Bishop met with the children and their families for pictures and joined everyone

for pizza.

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PARISH STAFF Pastor .................................................... Rev. Kenneth Fleck Associate...............................................Rev. Tomy Abraham Associate.......................................Rev. Roberto Mercado, Jr. Deacons .............................. Gregory Bartos, Peter Manning, ........................................... Joe Panek, John Ficker (Retired) Business Manager ...................................... Darlene Georges Music Director.............................................. Robert Mockus Coordinator of Religious Education ........... Angela Kvasnica Principal.......................................................... Charlotte Pratl Director of Youth Ministry…………………………………..

RECTORY

6707 West 175th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477

Monday-Friday: 8 am-noon, 1-8 pm Office closed 12-1 pm Monday-Friday

Saturday: 9 am-6 pm (708) 532-2243 Fax: (708) 532-2055 Parish Website: stgeorge60477.org

SCHOOL

6700 West 176th St.

(708) 532-2626 Fax: (708) 532-2025 School Website: stgeorgeschool.org

YOUTH MINISTRY 6700 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center)

(708) 532-8234

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm / 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed 6670 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center) (708) 532-8211 Fax: (708) 532-3372 E-mail: [email protected]

FATHER DON CAHILL

CENTER

6670 West 176th St.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Class of 1965 Reunion Visitation Grammar School

Chicago, IL Saturday, November 14, 2015

6:00 pm - 11:30 pm

For more information please contact John Arvetis at (773) 581-7800 or [email protected].

The following Catholic High Schools would like to invite all

grade school students and their parents to their Open Houses:

Brother Rice High School: November 22 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Marist High School: November 22 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Providence Catholic High School: Nov. 22 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Mount Carmel: December 3 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Marian Catholic High School: December 6 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

18 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477

Interactive Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service Presented by the Tinley Park/Orland Hills Ministerial

Sunday, November 22, 6:00 pm

Please join us for a Community Thanksgiving Service. This family oriented service will include:

• Worship

• Prayer

• Scripture Reading

• Children’s Presentation

• Special Offering for local Non-Profits

Hosted by Christian Hills Church 9001 W. 159th Street, Orland Hills, IL

Followed by refreshments.

Bible Workshop

Thursday, November 19, 2015, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

St. Christina Ministry Center 11033 S. Christina, Chicago, IL 60655

(773) 445-9539

This workshop will help participants become more familiar with the Catholic Bible and offer some practical exaples of how to read and understand the message of the bible. Participants are invited to bring their bibles with them to the presentation.

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MIKE’S BREMEN SERVICES INC.• Heating & Air Conditioning • Humidi"ers

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708-532-2266 $10.00 OFF with repair

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DENTAL CARE

Fairfax Court

6700 W. 167th St.

429-7500New Patients Welcome!

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ROOFING & GUTTER CONTRACTOR Art Frank ~ Owner 8401 W. 191st St. • Mokena 708.479.1400 Email: art@glroo"ng.com www.glroofing.com

Since

1957

TUES-FRI 9-6 708-532-4717

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Evan B. Suan M.D., F.A.A.P.

Pediatrics

Board Certi"ed

708-429-1600

6720 W. 167th St. (Unit 3) • Tinley Park

708-429-1600

BRUNO’S

TUCKPOINTING INC.

In Memory of Mark BrunoParish Member Since 1970

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Chimneys • Masonry Restoration

773-493-9700 • 708-614-0097

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1400 175th St., Hazel Crest, IL 60429

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Matt Michalik Financial Advisor

18115 Dixie Hwy

Homewood, IL

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19807 LaGrange Road

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Don & Jeri Kubicki, Parishioners

17701 Oak Park 532-6776

Hilton Hearing Center17730 S. Oak Park Ave. • Tinley Park

(708) 532-9705Interest Free Financing Available

* Free Hearing Evaluation, including full

Audiogram and Video Otoscopic Exam

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* Walk-ins Welcome

* Full-time

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ED THE PLUMBER ED THE CARPENTER

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Call Tom 708-535-1952

COLONIAL CHAPEL FAMILY OWNED FUNERAL HOME

PRIVATE ON-SITE CREMATORYEd Damstra & Mark Birmingham, Directors

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708-532-5400 • Colonialchapel.com

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Bernard E. Brady & Associates, LTD.

(708) 532-6998

Michael Brady, Attorney

M.W. Brady Law Firm,

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17407 S. 67th Court

Tinley Park, IL 60477

APEK ROOFING

• Shingles • Tear Offs • Siding

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10% Parishioner Discount

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708-479-2002

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McKENZIE FUNERAL HOME15618 SOUTH CICERO AVENUE (708) 687-2990 OAK FOREST, ILLINOIS

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TED’S PLUMBING & SEWER

Full Bathroom Remodeling

708-846-0525Senior Discount - Free Estimates

State Licensed Plumber - Fully Insured

Paul Lyons, President

Vicki Lyons, R.N. Co-Owners

Committed to Providing In-Home Companion Care and Personal Emergency Response Systems

354 A W. Maple • Suite 1055 • New Lenox, IL 60451

Phone: (708) 326-4001 • Fax: (801) 772-7817 Email: [email protected]

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Try The Best! 708-638-0641