St. Linus Parish

Cardinal Blase Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

Most Reverend Andrew Peter Wypych Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago

Church: 10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 422-2400 Parish Website: www.stlinusoaklawn.org School: 10400 S. Lawler 425-1656 www.stlinusschool.org Office of Religious Education: 10300 S. Lawler 636-4373 www.saintlinusreligiouseducation.org Parish Fax: 708-422-2707 OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 9-8 Friday and Saturday, 9-6 Sunday, 9-2 PARISH STAFF: PASTOR: Rev. Mark Walter ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Rev. Gene F. Smith, D. Min. Rev. Joseph Cook PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Joseph Auer PERMANENT DEACON: Robert Cislo DEACON EMERITUS: Edward Gadomski SCHOOL PRINCIPAL: Margaret Hayes D.R.E.: Cheryl Antos, D. Min. MUSIC DIRECTOR: Peg Mooney YOUTH MINISTER: Teresa LeCompte BUSINESS MANAGER: Joseph Dillon FAMILY MINISTRY: Joan Hickey ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: Peggy Masino MAINTENANCE OFFICE: Bob Powers AA MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUPS: Saturday morning at 10:00 AM in the basement of the Rectory. Sunday evening at 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center. Contact Larry 708-371-8960 or Pat 773-329-4202. GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS: Monday evening at 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center. NEW PARISHIONERS: New parishioners are welcome to register at the rectory as soon as possible. AA MEN’S DISCUSSION: 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center. Contact Larry 708-371-8960 or Pat 773-329-4202.

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

March 25, 2018

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS: SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Saturday, 4:00 PM Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 Noon MONDAY-FRIDAY: 6:00 AM Communion Service MONDAY-FRIDAY: 7:00 AM Mass MONDAY-SATURDAY: 8:30 AM Mass HOLY DAYS: See the bulletin for Mass schedule SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession) Saturday 12:00 to 1:00 PM and by appointment PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Adoration in the Jesus Light of the World Adoration Chapel. (Enter from parking lot.) MARIAN DEVOTIONS

The rosary is said each weekday after the 7:00 and 8:30 AM Masses and after the 8:30 AM Mass on Saturday. BAPTISM Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month at 1:15 PM. Prior to the Baptism a one hour preparation session for the parents is required. Class is offered on the FIRST Monday of the month. (except when it is a holiday) To make arrangements, please call the rectory. MARRIAGE Please contact one of the priests or deacon to arrange the date and time of your marriage celebration at least four months prior to the date. ST. LINUS SEEKING WISDOM PRAYER GROUP Meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in the Cardiff Center.

From Fr. Mark’s Desk: Palm Sunday: Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which his above every name. Holy Week takes us on a spiritual journey that can be jarring. All of the liturgies change rhythm, all of the prayers direct our attention toward something beyond our own reality. Holy Thursday begins with an empty tabernacle. Foreshadowing the empty tomb of Christ, the Eucharist will be become the center of our adoration. This is occurs only after the ritual of washing feet. We cannot adore the Lord and not be at service to our neighbor. Good Friday directs our attention to the Passion and the day, Jesus died. There is no Mass that day. There is no water in holy water fonts. There are no candles to light. The only focus is our Savior on a cross. Holy Saturday recalls the history of salvation and the risen Christ being the ultimate gesture of this salvation. New members are welcomed this night into our faith. Ultimately, the rituals of Holy Week are intended to refocus our attention on what God has done for us. This week should be taken seriously by Catholics and all Christians. The words of the thief on the cross, next to Jesus, sum up our life story: “Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom”. The response of Jesus is the expression of our own salvation: “This day you will be with me in paradise”. Have a prayerful Holy Week! Fr. Mark Walter Our parish reconciliation service will be on Tuesday March 27th at 7pm in church. There will be no confessions during Holy Week.

Altar Servers Schedule Mar. 26-Apr. 1, 2018 Mon.—Wed. 7:00AM Mon. A. Sales, M. Wantuck Tues. C. Regan, R. Regan Wed. N. Romo, A. Mucksavage HOLY WEEK WILL BE APPOINTED SENT EMAIL

Eternal Rest Grant To Them, O Lord

We remember the sick in our Parish: Kurt Baldwin, Mark Baldwin, Dominic Balesteri, Ellen Berry, Mary Blazek, Kelly Bojan, Elizabeth Bombal, Marge Bostrom, Elaine Braasch, Joan Brennan, Tim Bren-nan, Marty Brogan, Stan Brown, Mary Anne Browne, Wal-ter Bruen, Cathy Burns, Maria Cardosi, Dominick Carone, Lorraine Cetrone, Doug Combs, Mae Combs, Rebecca Combs, Susan Connor, Sr. Rita Corkery, Dawn Creed, Mille Cronin, Dianne Danaher, Amanda Davis, Kathy De Ruiter, Ernie Di Julio, David Downing, Peggy Doyle, Brian Duffin, Norbert Dunkel, Connie Fazzini, Allison Fila, Wayne Finn, Dolores Ford, Erin Fox, Deacon Ed and Emily Gadomski, Nancy Gannon, Judy Germann, Phyllis Golden, Geri Grabowski, John Gruchot, Phyllis Hennen, Christine Hodgman, Florence Hodgson, Jack Hogan, Mike Immordi-no, Denise Jandura, Rick Jandura, Pete Jirasek, Lena Ka-linowska, Art Kennedy, Celeste Kinsella, Robert Kinsella, Mary Kmak, Bernice Kosobucki, Nancy Koss, Sally Kraml, Steven Krupa, Valentine Kulczak, Ann Kulig, Maureen Lawton, Annie Liston, Joan Loftus, Robert Lux, Con Lynch, Phyllis Marchese, Joseph Mariani, Donn Marshall, Nancy McCormick, Maureen McVey, Nancy Medler, Ray-mond Menard, Marlene Merlini, Ronald Merlini, Zac Mer-rill, Jim Metke, Bernadette Hainsworth Miller, Rose Mis-kovic, James Mitchell, Raymond Montez, Erin Carr Mott, Denise Mullins, Catherine Murphy, Sue Murphy-Zimbricky, Thomas Murphy, Zeneida Narea, Ken Neth, Mike and Carol Nolan, Martin O’Boyle, Mary O’Boyle, Joyce O’Connor, Jeffery O’Donnell, Dan O’Gorman, Ste-ven Olivares, Patricia Oziem, Laina Panek, Nicholas Parente, Bob Pastore, Dorothy Pavc, Caitlyn Pawlowski, Kenny Pawlowski, Michael Pfeffer, Jason Phillips, Lorraine Pontarelli, Meg Radcliff, Elizabeth Raditsch, Richard Ral-ston, Virginia Ranney, Marieta Rebodos, Brendan Reidy, Priscilla Rian, Connie Roffolo, Alanna, Lexi and Roxanne Ruiz, Tom Sauch, Michael Saviano, Mary Lou Schoettler, Don Sharko, Bob Skubic, Frank Smetana, Danielle Smith, Dorothy Smith, John Spirakes, Tyler Svare, Lorraine Svelnis, Susan Swanson, Jerry Taylor, Ed Thomas, Paul Thrun, Belin Trevino, Joe Tuminello, John Ulascek, Donna Verda, Carol Visk, Pat Wallace, Bernard Ward, Melanie Williams, Carol Wojociechowski, Mary Wowczuk, Barb and Dolores Zych.

Mass Schedule for March 24—April 1, 2018 Saturday, March 24, 2018 Bl. Oscar Romero, Bishop and Martyr 8:30AM Irene Orchowski / Josephine Esquevel 4:00PM Thomas Doherty / Marion K. Schrock / Nancy Jurgovsky / Bettinardi Family Sunday, March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 7:30AM Denise Mallon / Wilmer Lasquite 9:00AM People of St. Linus / Sam DiCola 10:30 AM Michael S. Hickey / Stanley Krupa Noon Esther Stratton / Cindy Baise Monday, March 26, 2018 7:00AM Mary Donahue 8:30AM Al Putz / Nancy Jurgovsky Tuesday, March 27, 2018 7:00AM Caridad Bulosan / Spl. Int. of Kathleen 8:30AM Joan O’Connell / Joseph Rozak 7:00PM Parish Reconciliation Service Wednesday, March 28, 2018 7:00AM Joseph & Josephine Leja / Bettinardi Family 8:30AM Fitzpatrick Family / Dorothy M. Gallagher Thursday, March 29, 2018 Holy Thursday 9:00AM Silent Prayer (No Service) 7:00PM Mass of the Lord’s Supper / People of St. Linus Friday, March 30, 2018 Good Friday 9:00AM Silent Prayer (No Service) 3:00PM The Passion of the Lord 7:00PM Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 31, 2018 Holy Saturday Noon Blessing of food and Easter baskets 7:00PM Easter Vigil / People of St. Linus Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord 7:30AM People of St. Linus 9:00AM People of St. Linus 10:30AM People of St. Linus Noon People of St. Linus

Robert Knightly James Brecken

Come join us in the Chapel! During His Passion, Our Lord asked His disciples, “ Could you not spend one hour with me.” He is still asking us. We invite you to come and spend what time you have in quiet with the Lord

We have an urgent need for adorers on: Sunday: 12AM, 1AM, 3AM, 9AM; Monday: 5AM, 10AM, 12PM; Tuesday: 5AM, 12PM, 5PM; Wednesday: 6AM, 2PM; Thursday: 5AM, 9AM; Friday: 1AM, 3AM, 5AM, 10PM, 11PM; Satur-day: 5AM, 10AM, 1PM, 3PM, 4PM, 7PM.

Our new Chapel coordinators are: Reem Tadros 708-690-6777 Annie Grant 708-499-4101

Call them if you would like to commit for an hour!

MORNING OFFERING O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I

offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart,

in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in

particular for the intentions of Pope Francis:

MARCH

Formation in Spiritual Discernment: That the Church may appreciate the urgency of formation in

spiritual discernment, both on the personal and com-munitarian levels.

Banns of Marriage

I—Annette Zawaski and Robert Habasinski

Stewardship “Pilate again said to them, ‘Then what shall I do with the man whom you call the King of the Jews?’ And they cried our again, ‘Crucify him.’”

Mark 15:12-13

Jesus told us “whatever you do for the least of my brothers, you do for me.” Every day we are present-ed opportunities to help someone. Every day we have the opportunity to see the face of Jesus in others and be the face of Jesus to others. Pray for the strength and courage to stand up for those in need of our help.

Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers NEW schedules are available online and in the priests’ sacristy. Also available in the sacristy—sign-up sheets for the Easter Triduum and Easter Sunday.

Parish Reconciliation Service Our Parish Reconciliation Service will be on Tuesday, March 27th at 7:00pm in the church. PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO confessions during the Sacred Triduum, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

God of love, God of faithfulness,

God of goodness, God of mercy Be with your people

In these Lenten days of grace.

May we remain dedicated To our prayer, fas ng and charity,

So we may be restored To the grace of our bap sm. That new birth you gave us

In water and the Spirit.

Turn us away from sin, Return us to the Gospel,

Lead us to Easter joy, Now and forever.

Amen.

Religious Education News. . . Family Mass: March 18th at 10:30 AM in the church.

For other info, especially for the Sacraments, please go to the website: www.saintlinusreligiouseducation.org

The St. Vincent de Paul Society

LOVE IN OUR WORK

Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of the holiest of Christian weeks. Let us pray for the grace to take up our own cross and to follow Jesus through death to new life.

During Lent, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to bring the mercy of Jesus into the hearts of the poor, by providing families with food , and assisting with utility and rent bills, etc.

THANK YOU to all who donated to our monthly nonperishable food drive for the St. Margaret of Scotland food pantry. Every donation is greatly ap-preciated.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only accept GENTLY used clothing, linens or shoes in our St. Vincent de Paul collection boxes. Please place items, securely bagged, INSIDE the boxes. Please don’t put glass items in the boxes. No household items. THANK YOU. ****IF THE BOXES ARE FULL, PLEASE DON’T LEAVE ITEMS OUTSIDE OF THE BOXES. IF IT RAINS ETC. WE END UP PUTTING THINGS IN THE DUMPSTER. AGAIN, NO BABY ITEMS.

This Week at St. Linus: Mar.25—Apr. 1, 2018 Sun. PALM SUNDAY Men’s AA Meeting CC 7:30PM Mon. Yoga CC 9:30AM Children’s Choir CH 2-4PM GA Meeting CC 7:30PM Tues. Retired Men Fr iendship Rm. 9:00AM Prayer Group FR 10:00AM Parish Reconciliation CH 7:00PM Wed. COR COR Rm. 7:30PM Boy Scouts FR 7:30PM Thu. HOLY THURSDAY Mass of the Lord’s Supper CH 7:00PM Adoration CH 8:30-11PM GOOD FRIDAY Fri. The Lord’s Passion CH 3:00PM Stations of the Cross CH 7:00PM Sat. HOLY SATURDAY Men’s AA Mtg Friendship Rm. 10:00AM Blessing of Food/Baskets CH 12 Noon Easter Vigil CH 7:00PM Sun. EASTER SUNDAY HE IS RISEN!! Men’s AA Mtg. CC 7:30PM

Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years of age and older on Ash Wednesday and on all Fridays in Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59 years of age. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meatless meal. Two smaller meatless meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength ac-cording to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast and abstinence are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday. Lenten Services: Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 7:00PM

Errands for the Elderly One of our high school teens from St. Rita is do-ing a school service project. Assistance is being offered to the seniors of the parish with difficult tasks that they otherwise couldn’t do themselves. If you are interested in this service, please call the rectory for more information.

CRS Rice Bowls We encounter Jesus this week in Jerusalem, a com-munity he knew well. We prayerfully enter our own communities too, encountering those who are hungry and thirsty, those who need our help. How does our Lenten journey motivate us to serve those we meet in our daily lives? Don’t forget to return your Rice Bowl on Holy Thursday. Visit crsrice-bowl.org for more.

C O R O R N E R

Don’t miss the meeting on Wednesday, March 28th

at 7:30PM, in the COR room (enter by the flagpole) All teens are welcome

See you there!

HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS…

Little Company of Mary Hospital

Stroke Support Group Join us at our Stroke Support Registry Group which is held quarterly on Tuesdays from 10—11 a.m. in the Cancer Center. The next meeting will be on June 20th. The group meetings focus on the specific needs of our community members who have experienced a stroke or stroke symptoms. Each session will have a keynote speaker and provide an opportunity for individuals to gain support from others and hear valuable information. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Olivia Rodriguez at 708.229.5412. More Health Ministry News: If you or someone you care about need counseling call the Catholic Charities intake number (312) 655–7725 to make an appointment at one of the other parishes that provide counselors. They are in network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO, and they do offer subsidized fees for those who qualify. Please take advantage of this service through Catholic Charities.

Queen of Hearts Raffle Progressive 50/50 Split the pot.

Half that money goes to St. Linus Tickets are 6/$5

Tickets now available for sale in the church

parking lot after school Fridays from 2:15-3pm. and Tuesday and Saturdays at SCIP.

Tickets also available at Reilly’s Daughter: Monday-Friday 6-8 PM

Saturday and Sunday 3-7 PM

One raffle ticket will be drawn each week from among all of the tickets sold for each drawing

Drawings every Saturday night at 5pm

**You must pick the Queen of Hearts to win**

Pot rolls over to the next week if Queen of Hearts not drawn. All remaining tickets in the raffle recep-tacle will be discarded, and new tickets will need to be purchased for the next week’s drawing.

COR EASTER BASKETS Once again our COR teen group will be making baskets for needy children on Wednesday, March 28th. They are in need of baskets, candy, cellophane and small toys for the children. Drop off your

donations at the rectory by Tuesday, March 27th.

Do you have concerns about falling? A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase ac vity levels.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? To view falls as controllable To set goals for increasing ac vity To make changes to reduce fall risks at home To exercise to increase strength and balance WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Anyone concerned about falls Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility

and strength Anyone who has fallen in the past Anyone who has restricted ac vi es because of

falling concerns WHERE: Palos Hospital, 12251 South 80th Avenue WHEN: May—June, 1x/week for eight weeks DAYS/TIMES: Tuesdays, 10 am—Noon OR Wednesdays, 10 am—Noon Registra on is required. Program fee is $80, which includes workbook, monthly support group and refreshments. To register call 708.226.2300

Leo High School Class of ‘68 50th Reunion The Leo High School Class of 1968 is planning a three-day reunion celebration April 19, 20 and 21. All members of the class of ‘68 are invited. Further information may be found on the Leo Alumni website www.leoalumni.org

SUFFERING Jesus did not come to do away with suffering or remove it. He came to fill it with his presence. —Paul Claudel

Ms. Walsh’s 1st graders made a Peace Poster as well. They traced their hands and displayed them on a Poster that read “Lending a hand for Peace” I am so proud of all of our students lifting their voices in prayer!

ST. LINUS SCHOOL NEWS

Dates to Remember

March 28…...Holy Week Prayer Service March 29…. No School Teacher In-service March 30…...No School Good Friday For more information or to schedule a tour contact: Margaret Hayes, Principal @ 708-425-1656 Linda Delisi, Secretary @ 708-425-1656

Here is a picture of Bobby in Room 15 writing our spelling words in alphabetical order on the Bright Link. The students enjoy working with technology and working together on assignments.

Here is Mrs. Schifferdecker’s 3rda grade class showing off the beautiful Peace Posters that they made to promote peace and nonviolence in our world. This was part of our Peace Prayer Service that the 2-8th graders attended on Wednesday to honor and pray for all those who have lost their lives to violence.

Thank you to all our Hawky Tonk 2018 Event Sponsors

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Sweis-Bisharat Family

Easter 2018

Palm Sunday ~ Blessing and Distribution of Palm at all Masses Reconciliation ~ Parish Reconciliation Service Tuesday, March 27th, 7:00pm Confessions will not be heard during the Sacred Triduum (ie: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday)

The Sacred Triduum Holy Thursday March 29 (Adoration Chapel closes 9am Holy Thursday to 1 pm Easter Sunday) 9:00am ~ Silent Prayer (no service) 7:00pm ~ Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration in Church until 11:00pm Good Friday March 30 9:00am ~ Silent Prayer (no service) 3:00pm ~ The Lord’s Passion 7:00pm ~ Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday March 31 12noon ~ Blessing of food/Easter baskets (no 4:00pm Mass) 7:00pm ~ Easter Vigil / Mass of Resurrection Easter Sunday April 1 Easter Masses ~ 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am, 12 noon