May 31, 2020 Pentecost Sunday

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, IL

10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

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

parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org 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 friend-ship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to minister,

welcome, celebrate, and extend His Kingdom.

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Dear Parishioners, I recently saw a you tube video on gratitude that was very insightful. The premise is that often we fail to have appreciation for our blessings because of our attitude, rather than the

blessings themselves. We bring our perspectives and impose them on what is outside of ourselves. For example, if we do not like a certain food we might say, “that food tastes terrible,” when the truth is many people find the food quite delicious. We find the food unappetizing because of our particular attitudes. It is not the food itself. This can also be true about what we enjoy. I may value time with a good friend who I haven’t seen in a while quite differently than time with that same individual if we are in regular contact. All of this is true of our awareness of our blessings. I am blessed to have use of my arms but when I broke my wrist on a ski trip I developed a deeper respect for that which I had taken for granted. Perhaps during this time of limits we might reflect on the blessings we have so often taken for granted. For myself, I took for granted that my family would be physically close. I took for granted that I could go out for a good breakfast or dine with friends. I took my health for granted. What are the blessings and graces you more deeply appreciate because of this enforced isolation? It is my prayer that during this Eucharistic fast we will more deeply appreciate Christ’s presence in the Liturgy we pray and the Communion we share. Here in Chicago we are actually spoiled because of the proximity to parishes and the numbers of priests. In many parts of the world our brothers and sisters could only celebrate Mass a few times a year. Weekly Mass is a luxury and daily Mass is non-existent. This is not only true in other parts of the world. 15% of the Catholic parishes in the United States do not have a resident pastor. A priest classmate of mine is pastor of 4 parishes and he gets to each only once a week. All of us long to be together at Mass. This is our deepest hunger as Catholics. I pray daily that it is very soon. But during these days apart appreciate the reality that we will be together soon. That will not be the truth of many Catholics even as we reopen. The Family Ministry at Our Lady of the Woods has developed a video, with the assistance of Spirit Juice, in which our parishioners reflect on their blessings. This will be on the website this week. Please watch it. We will learn from each other. 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 KIMBERLY DUDA LAURIE LYONS Business/Office Manager Coordinator of Religious Education R.E.P. Parish Outreach DOREEN DAWSON/ ANDY PERZ 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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Please continue to check our website, www.ourladyofthewoods.org, for links to Fr. Mike Foley’s weekly letter, his weekly video update and the Sunday Mass. We will also be posting any other updates that we receive from the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Alice Paciga, Ellen Schutzius, Bill Durante, Andrew Schutzius, Bill Owens, Teresa Cender, Rosemarie Noga, Helen Evertowski, Kenneth Vanek, Anne Shanahan, Vicki Wiley, Erin Wiley, Veronica Cullen, Natalie Costa, Holly Fedor, Claire Cichon, Joey Oberholzer, Leianna Tanedo, Linda Curtin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Bronislawa Krzysiak, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Ronald Brannon, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi, Jerold Wojcki, Lynn Pacetti, John Donaldson, Pat Grieco, Janet Har-garten, Kate Kelly Sladek, Patricia DeValk, Cathy Onak, Gabri-ella Griffin, Florence Rafac, Brodie McIntosh, Patrick Pedota, Mary Segars-Koscielny, Michael Koscielny, Walter Atkenson, Genevieve Atkenson, Maeve McKeough, Mildred O’Connell

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace

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

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 Battalion Chief Douglas

Mayer

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

Our Deceased:

Arlene Dattilo

“Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

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Weekend of May 24, 2020

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $20,828 $22,000 ($1,172)

Year $969,525 $1,056,000 ($86,475)

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.

Even though Masses have been suspended, we still have our daily

operation costs at the church and office.

Please consider continuing your weekly donations via online giving

by visiting

You can easily set up an account to make recurring gifts, or you can

make a one-time donation through Give Central. Under payment

type, you can choose either a Debit/Credit Card or Bank Account. Thank you for your generosity!

https://ourladyofthewoods.org/

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SATURDAY, May 30 5:00 PM— Marelyn Gorman, Joseph Bergen SUNDAY, May 31

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Leonard Fornek 9:30AM—Joseph Kleinbrook, Vange Gieseke 11:00AM—Ted & Doris Mezyk, Joyce O’Connell

6:00PM—Jeffrey Stokes MONDAY, June 1

6:30AM—Patty Sarone 8:30AM—Joseph Krzeczowski, Noreen Olson TUESDAY, June 2

6:30AM—Barry Wawrzyn 8:30AM—Fr. James Johnston WEDNESDAY, June 3

6:30AM—Agnes Maier 8:30AM—Martin Moody THURSDAY, June 4

6:30AM—Mary Sandowski 8:30AM—Evelyn McGrail FRIDAY, June 5

6:30AM—Frank Zasadny 8:30AM—Juliano Fischer SATURDAY, June 6

8:30AM—Robert Cassidy 5:00PM— Marelyn Gorman, Joseph Bergen SUNDAY, June 7

8:00AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Merwick Family 9:30AM—Luigi & Giuseppe Anastasia, Holly Wall 11:00AM—Donato Labriola, Pasquala Labriola

6:00PM—Paulina Wojnarowicz

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Filled with the Holy Spirit, the apos-tles begin to speak in tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading — In one Spirit we are baptized into one body and given to drink of one Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13). Gospel — Jesus Christ appears to the disciples and sends them on their mission with the power to forgive or retain sins through the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14; Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34 Tuesday: 2 Pt 3:12-15a, 17-18; Ps 90:2-4, 10, 14, 16; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: 2 Tm 1:1-3, 6-12; Ps 123:1b-2; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: 2 Tm 2:8-15; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Mk 12:28-34 Friday: 2 Tm 3:10-17; Ps 119:157, 160, 161, 165, 166, 168; 1-6; Mk 12:35-37 Saturday: 2 Tm 4:1-8; Ps 71:8-9, 14-15ab, 16- 17, 22; Mk 12:38-44 Sunday: Ex 34:4b-6, 8-9; Dn 3:52-55; 2 Cor 13:11-13; Jn 3:16-18

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Pentecost Sunday Monday: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church; Ninth Week in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Ss. Marcellinus and Peter Wednesday: St. Charles Lwanga and Companions Friday: St. Boniface; First Friday Saturday: St. Norbert; First Saturday