WELCOME TO THE LORD’S TABLE Congratulations to the children listed here who will receive the Eucharist

for the first time April 27 & 28, 2019

Thank you to the Catechists who helped everyone prepare for their special day: Christina Izguerra, Sue Payton, Kellie Piskur, & Bill Tortorello

Alyssa Abed Gianna Adamik

Daniel Arrez Alice Becker Ryan Beeler

Olivia Boryczka Edward Bulow

Cullen Consigny John Curran

Eleanora Danlow Jude Doftert Daniel Evers

Michael Farias Brooklyn Fash Liam Feducik Khloe Grasso

Aaron Hofstetter Hailey Hollock Helena Jablecki Kaden Kickert Teresa Kolssak

Emma Komperda Jack Komperda

Aiden Landa Aiden Lapczynski Braden Lehnhardt

Dominic Longo Terrin Lovitt

Hope Majdecki Sophia Maka

Lucy Maksymiu Sarah Marshall Conor Molloy

Isla Moore Carson Nakoneczny

Thomas Palmer Ava Palumbo

Alex Pietrowski Rosella Piskur

Maxwell Posner Justin Ramirez Ricardo Ravelo

Patrick Richardson Katherine Sexton Emily Siedlarczyk Richard Slowiak

Brady Straka Nicholas Syrios Cash Thompson Makayla Tobin Rayne Wrobel

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Rev. Artur Sowa, Pastor

The St. Francis of Assisi Community is a welcoming Christian family. We believe in Jesus Christ and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis. We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.

April 28, 2019

MORSELS & TIDBITS FROM THE PASTOR

Happy Easter!!!!! I hope your Easter was great and as the celebrations continue my hope and prayer is that the joy of the resurrection may fill our lives throughout the sea-son. Happy Easter to All!!! All the liturgies of the Holy Week and Easter Sunday were prayerful and beau-tiful. I hope you had the same experience. As I look back I realize that all of that couldn’t be possible if it hadn’t been for many people who volunteered their time and talents. I am so grateful for all the help and support. There is no way I could name everybody but today I want to say thank you to all. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!!! New Associate As we celebrate the Joy of Easter I want to share with you another joyful news. We are blessed with another great priest joining our parish. Deacon Jay Suero will be ordained a priest on May 18th and will join our parish in July. Please, check the bulletin for more information, but most importantly, let us pray for Dc. Jay (soon to be Fr. Jay) as he prepares to be ordained and to join us here at SFA. Note on the gospel A little doubt can do you good. If you ever are in a “Thomas state of mind”—doubting your faith, doubting God’s love, doubting our hope for redemption—consider all the great Christians who have gone before you who have experi-enced similar doubts: Mother Teresa, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Thomas Aquinas, to name but a few. Doubt isn’t the opposite of faith. In one of its forms, doubt is a recurring stage of faith. As we grow, change, and experience setbacks, our certainty may be shaken. Doubt sets in and forces us to review, update, and strengthen our core beliefs. Don’t be afraid to confront your doubts today. Divine Mercy Sunday The second Sunday after Easter is called Divine Mercy Sunday. It is relatively new addition to the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar. Celebrating the Divine Mercy of Jesus Christ, as revealed by Christ Himself to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, this feast was extended to the entire Catholic Church by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000, the day that he canonized Saint Faustina. This year as we celebrate the feast, my hope and prayer is that the massage of God’s love and mercy may spread even farther throughout the world. First Communion We continue to celebrate here at the parish and this and next week we have our First Communions. I am proud of all those children who are receiving Je-sus in the Eucharist for the first time. Congratulations to all the children and their families!!!

Monday, April 29 ♦ Praying with Paint, 9:30 am & 7:00 pm

(UH) Tuesday, April 30 ♦ Companions on the Journey, 7:00 pm (GR) Wednesday, May 01 3

New Associate to join parish, July, 2019 Greetings, my name is Jay Suero and am filled with joy and great expectations to have been assigned to St. Francis of Assisi to be your new Associate Pastor! I was born March 21, 1988, in Chicago and raised in the west sub-urb of Downers Grove. I was born to Maxie and Erlita, both of Fili-pino descent, and have one older brother by the name of Josh. The first time I started thinking about the priest-hood was during my undergrad. I was looking deeper into my Catholic faith and soon found a friend that would not only help me learn more about the faith but help me discern the priest-hood. I came to realize that I did not only want to point people to Christ, but also to give Christ in the Eucharist and the Sacraments. However, I had my doubts about my own worthiness. Fortu-nately, God answered my doubts through the words of St. Thérèse of Lisieux in that “God would not make me wish for something impossi-ble and so, in spite of my littleness, I can aim at being a saint.” I followed that desire and soon en-tered the seminary in 2013. Now I am about to finish my final semester and soon enter the next chapter of my life as a priest at St. Francis. I am truly grateful to have been called to serve and be part of this community and am looking forward to getting to know you all!

THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS

♦ OA Meeting, 9:30 am (GR) ♦ Religious Ed (A), Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm

(SFC) ♦ CC Southwest Region Advisory Board, 5:00

pm (GR) Thursday, May 02 ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 4:30 pm (SFC) ♦ First Eucharist Practice (as assigned), 6:30

pm (CH, SFR) ♦ Helping Hands Meeting, 7:00 pm (GR) ♦ First Eucharist Practice (as assigned), 7:30

pm (CH, SFR) Friday, May 03 ♦ A.A., 7:30 pm (NR)

Saturday, May 04 ♦ Religious Ed, Grades 1-8, 8:30 am (SFC) ♦ Rosary for Life, 10:00 am (Chapel) ♦ Sacrament of First Eucharist (as assigned),

5:15 pm (CH, SFR) ♦ House Build T-shirt sale after Mass Sunday, May 05 ♦ Children’s Liturgy of the Word, during 9:00

and 10:30 am Masses (UH) ♦ Sacred Heart Mission, 10:30 am (Off Cam-

pus) ♦ Sacrament of First Eucharist (as assigned),

12:00 pm (CH, SFR) ♦ Youth Night, 7:00 pm (SFR)

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LITURGY COMMISSION

EDUCATION & FORMATION COMMISSION

Lector Training: Mondays May 13 & 20 from 7 – 9 pm at St. Germaine Parish. This two part work-shop focuses on the theology of The Word, the history of the Mass, liturgical language, proclamation skills and the gifts required for liturgical ministry. Initial Training for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist: Mondays May 13 & 20 from 7 – 9 pm at St. Germaine Parish. In Session One there will be a brief overview of the history and theology of the Eucharist. We will also explore the development of the role of the laity in the liturgical life of the Church. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences of Eucharist and worship with one another. Session Two will address the call to ministry and what it means to be a Minister of the Eucharist in the Church of today’s world. St. Germaine Parish Center 9711 S. KOLIN OAK LAWN, IL 60453 Workshop will be held in the Presenta-tion Room. Enter the church off the parking lot and go upstairs. There is an elevator. Register at least one week prior to the scheduled program. Some workshops require a minimum number of participants in order to be conducted. To register contact Jeanne Lassandrello at (708) 636-5060 E-Mail: jlass23@yahoo.com or Kathy McNicholas at (708) 388-4004 E-Mail: kmcnicholas@incarnationcatholic.com

Upcoming Vicariate V Ministry Commission Offerings

The Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School community extends wishes for a Blessed Easter to our sponsoring parishes … to all staff mem-bers and to all parish-ioner families. During this season of rebirth and renewal, may God’s Blessings awaken you with hope, comfort you with peace, and re-fresh you with joy. He IS risen!

Mission Trip Meeting Sunday April 28, 2019 11:30-1:00 PM In the St. Francis Center (Up the Hill) All Paperwork Due.

Passion Play Party Sunday April 28, 2019 7:00-9:00 PM In the Youth Room

SFA Youth Night Come and See 2… A second sample of Youth Ministry. Sunday May 5, 2019 7:00 PM In the Youth Room Faith: What do you believe, and why do you believe it? Fun Friends Food: Nacho Overload If you’ve never come before, this is a great night to start.

Passion Play 2019

Congratulations to teens, Caillin and Michael Robertson and Fabio Musto (with his sponsor, John). These teens were fully initiated at St. Francis at the Easter Vigil on April 20, 2019.

RESPECT LIFE If you or someone you know has had an abor-tion, “be assured that it is never too late to seek God's forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.” Additionally, other confiden-tial, compassionate help is also available. Vis-it the “Find Help” map on www.hopeafterabortion.org to find the dioce-san Project Rachel Ministry near you.

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities,

“Bridges of Mercy for Healing after Abortion”

Mother’s Day Flower Sale May 11 & 12 Flowers are a Moth-er’s favorite! On Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, Respect Life and Knights of Co-lumbus, will sell beautiful bouquets of fresh-cut flowers after all Masses. Choose the perfect bouquet from a va-riety of colors and assortments. Car-nation Bouquets--$10; Spring Mixed Bouquets--$10; Rose/Daisy Bou-quets--$15. Proceeds will be used to help young women facing a cri-sis pregnancy situ-ation and in need assistance. Please support this life-saving work of The Women’s Centers of Greater Chicago-land. Since its founding in 1984, The Wom-en’s Centers have helped saved more than 40,000 babies and their mothers from the tragedy of abortion. For more information, please visit their website at www.GoTwc.org. Thank you for your generous support.

HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS Caregiver Support Group To the outside world, many of us appear to have a wonderful life living on easy street or not far from it. For some of our parishioners, this is far from the truth. If we peak behind the closed doors into the home of someone with an incapacitating illness, terminal disease or dementia, we get a glimpse of the challenges existing not only for the patient but also for the caregiver. It truly is a challenge for caregivers to help their loved ones navigate a life filled with highs and lows all the while seeking to maintain compassion and tender-ness and good self care. A Caregiver Support Group meets monthly at St. Francis of Assisi, 15050 S. Wolf Rd., Orland Park. The meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the month at 1:00 pm in the Niehaus Room (enter through the front doors of the church and turn to the right). Our next meeting is May 6th. If you have any questions regarding this group, please call Char Klabacha at 708-602-2019 or Marie Flanagan at 708-687-3351 or talk to Sis-ter Gael at ggensler@sfaorland.org

Our next Helping Hands

Meeting, May 2, 2019 Thursday, 7:00 pm

in the Great Room

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Adult Faith Formation

On April 14, two tan-gentially connected events that happened in the world. The first, Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters. The ques-tion that has been asked in recent years has been – Is he too old? At 43, after a number of surgeries and extreme determi-nation, he answered the question. In South Bend, Pete Buttigieg announced his candidacy for president. The ques-tion that is being asked is, at 37, is he too young? What is too young? What is too old? The age questions those two events raised, prompted this reflec-tion. As I prepare to cele-brate my 50th anni-versary, I have been thinking how I have dealt with age differ-ences. First, I am aware of how quickly years pass. Seeming-

ly in a flash, one goes from too young to too old. Secondly, it has become clear how, over the years, I have made judgements based solely on age. In retrospect, many of these age based judgements were un-fair and myopic. While at Mundelein Seminary, in my sec-ond year (senior year of college) the priest in charge of college seminarians celebrat-ed his 25th anniver-sary. I was 21 and 4 years away from ordi-nation. His years of ordination seemed a lifetime away. When I was first as-signed, my Pastor was 58 and I was 25 – I thought he was very old. As I have now passed those two priests in age, and years of ordina-tion I have developed a different perspec-tive. When as a younger priest I looked at senior priests, the age differ-ence seemed great;

there was a gap. Be-cause my experience was limited, the age difference remained a distance I was not able to make my own. Now that I look from an older perspective. I see connections. Years of experience allow me to see more now than I could with-out age and experi-ence. As a young man (remember this was the ‘70’s) and the cry of youth was, “don’t trust anyone over 30”. While I did not entire-ly adhere to that man-tra, I realize it did af-fect me. I would often dismiss the experi-ence of a senior. It was a time of change, but I now realize try-ing to develop new possibilities without garnering the experi-ence of those older was foolish. As I got older, I some-times offered a differ-ent perspective, say-ing, “We have already tried that”. A rather

AROUND FOR AWHILE, by Fr. Ed Upton

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closed minded atti-tude that failed to ap-preciate the sugges-tion of new ideas. My old age point is – let’s not “box in one another” based on age. The old have experience; the young have enthusi-asm. The old have history; the young

new perspectives. The week of April 21 I will be on retreat. I will join with my class-mates as we spend some days in prayer, being led by Arch-bishop Vlazny – Bish-op Emeritus of Port-land, Or. (Originally from Chicago and St. Gaul parish). On Fri-

day we will concele-brate an anniversary Mass with the class of 1994. Cardinal Cupich will be the main celebrant. Please keep us in prayer.

SEEING IS BELIEVING, Copyright © J.S. Paluch Co.

Seeing is believing! Since cellphone screens connect us instantly to social media, live TV, and loved ones’ faces near and far, “Doubting Thomas” could be our patron saint: “Unless I see, I will not believe!” But how comforting for any of us who share Thomas’s doubt, or love “doubters” who do, to see how kindly Jesus responds. By

offering the very evi-dence that Thomas demanded, Jesus doesn’t scold Thom-as, but seems to un-derstand such skep-ticism. Could Jesus have been thinking of us, who long to believe that “Jesus is risen!” but see so much suffering, and perhaps even cause some, that we won-der, how could something so won-derful be true? In

today’s reading from the Acts of the Apos-tles, the risen Jesus’ healing love com-forts through disci-ples who love others. In Revelation, “our brother John” doesn’t just claim he saw Jesus alive, but passes on Jesus’ life-giving words, “Do not be afraid.” See-ing Jesus in others is believing!

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TO THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE OF ST. FRANCIS: THANK YOU!!

The parishioners of Sacred Heart, Hopkins Park can’t thank you enough for your wonderful care and support. Each month we take paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, diapers) personal hygiene items (shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc) and household items (laundry soap, cleaning supplies) and bottled water for the parishioners. You might wonder WHY THESE ITEMS? Most of the parishioners are elderly and on Link cards so they cannot purchase these items with the LINK card. SO THEIR THANK YOU MEANS SO MUCH!!!! We travel to Sacred Heart on the 1st weekend of every month. Come with us to meet these wonderful people.

JOIN US FOR NOON MASS ON MAY 5TH

WE LEAVE FROM THE UPTON HALL DOORS AT 10:30 AM

BRING AN ITEM TO SHARE AT OUR FELLOWSHIP LUNCH AFTER MASS.

Catholic Charities Collection on Mother’s Day As an ailing senior, Co-chise relies on the help of a dependable home aide to help her with daily tasks and errands so she could continue to live in her own home and enjoy a high quality of life. When she had trouble finding an aide that would fit her needs, she reached out to Catholic Charities who worked with her to find somebody she was comfortable with. Last year 364,373 seniors were supported by Catholic Charities through many programs including home deliv-ered meals, adult day care, senior centers, congregate meals, fami-ly caregiver assistance, transportation services, the hospital transition program and more. The support seniors receive from Catholic Charities, ensures that they con-tinue to live comfortably in their own homes and communities for as long as possible with dignity and compassionate support. Please give to Catholic Charities on Mother’s Day to help seniors stay healthy. Learn more at www.catholiccharities.net. “ … We are all a little fragile, the elderly. Some, however, are particularly weak, many are alone, and affected by illness. Some de-pend on the indispensa-ble care and attention of others which as Catho-lics we must provide.” – Pope Francis

BABY BOTTLE PROJECT

The St. Francis of Assisi Helping Hands Committee is participating in the Baby Bottle Project beginning May 11th/12th benefiting The Women’s Center of Greater Chicagoland. The Women’s Center is a

non-profit organization that directly assists moth-ers and families experiencing crisis pregnancies by offering free services which include emotional, financial, material, and spiritual support as well as counseling, pregnancy texting, ultrasound, materi-al and monetary provisions, prayers, and other aid. By God’s Grace, the Women’s Centers have saved over 37,000 babies – and their mothers – from abortion since opening in 1984. Just so you know…your nickels and dimes add up! All of our services are free to the client, so thank you for helping us help the women and families we serve! Baby Bottles will be distributed after Mass on May 11th/12th, please take one home. Fill it with your spare change, and return on June 1st/2nd This is a simple, but crucial fundraising effort for The Women’s Centers. Thank you for helping defend life. Let us keep all pro-life activities in our prayers. For more information about The Women’s Center, please visit their website www.womens-center. org or call 773.794.1313.

Our First SFA Easter Egg Hunt was a HUGE success! Thanks to all who participated!

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St. Francis Knights of Columbus is continuing it's efforts in conjunction with the St. Francis of Assisi Parish to fund efforts such as Ultra Sound Machine dona-tions, Special Olympics, and several local Catho-lic Charities. We accom-plish this through many fund raisers at St. Fran-cis and in our communi-ty including our new program in partnership with St. Michaels Parish and locally owned Papa Joes Restaurant "Queen of Hearts 50/50 raffle". Tickets are for sale weekly at both par-ishes and Papa Joes. Drawing will take place every Friday at 8pm at Papa Joes.

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Chillin with the Knights, Chilli Cook-Off, May 16 at 7 pm. Bring the whole family or come by yourself to learn about the Knights of Columbus and how we help raise funds for Catholic Charities, sup-port our community and church through volun-teering and raise our religious values through our brotherhood in the Catholic Church. The event is FREE. 7pm in Upton Hall.

MULTI-PARISH PROJECT:

“Let Us Build A House Where Love Can Dwell”

June 7 - 9, 2019 St. George Parish

6707 175th St., Tinley Park (Construction Site)

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!!!

Sign- up in the narthex (children must be accompanied by parents - all workers mist wear closed toe shoes, bring a re-fillable water bottle and sign a liability waiver.)

FRI. June 7, at St. George

1-4pm Skilled Workers (FILLED) must be 21 or older

SAT. June 8 at St. George 8am– 3pm BIG BUILD DAY

• Medical volunteers (FILLED) need 2 volun-teers from 8 – Noon)

• Check-in Table, need 2 volunteers for each 2 hour morning shift

• Builders 8am– 3pm (need 35 workers) • Maintain clean work environment (need 2 vol-

unteers for each two hour shifts (3 shifts – 6 volunteers needed)

SUN. June 9 at St. George – 10:30 - Noon Load trucks for shipping (need 5 strong volunteers)

Three ways you can help RIGHT NOW:

1. Contact Debbie at

dburzinski@comcast.net or 312-519-8773 and let her know you’d like to join the team. Debbie can provide additional infor-mation about each volunteer role.

2. Choose the date(s) you can help, mark your calendar, and then plan around this commitment moving forward.

3. Learn more about DuPagePads by visiting their website, www.dupagepads.org

Nine parishioners

Seven afternoons

175 guests

Mincing, chopping, dicing, sauteing - just some of the basic tasks involved in preparing our monthly dinner. With our hands busy, we talked about life: our love for St. Francis, our children, job challeng-es, Pilates, grandchildren, vacation plans, relation-ships and CRHP. We listened, occasionally of-fered advice, and always encouragement. Onsite, our guests expressed much appreciation and we heard regularly “ thank you for this deli-cious dinner.” Our team of Advance Meal Prep: Claudia Capriglione Sharon Moe Karen Franta Bob & Rosemary Odewald Patricia Hasier Diane Pakus Mike McKevitt Jill Topf Thank you for your dedication and service to PADS 2018-19. In order to meet the commitment going forward, we need to grow our pool of volunteers. If you would like to learn about the responsibilities and commitments required, please contact me.

Debbie Burzinski

dburzinski@comcast.net or 312-519-8773

All parishioners Purchase a “Let us Build a House” tee-shirt to

support our project

To stop by the ‘build site’ on Saturday, June 8, from 3 – 6 or Sunday, June 9, from 9 – 10:30 to

“sign the walls with well wishes for the new Owners”

GO TO MARATHON SPORTSWEAR

USE THIS LINK AND ORDER YOUR TEE SHIRTS ON LINE

https://bhh19.itemorder.com BE SURE TO INDICATE St. Francis of Assisi

Parish

Shirts will be available to be picked up at St. Francis of Assisi between May 28 and June 6

TOP BY THE TABLE IN THE NARTHEX

TO VOLUNTEER, REGISTER AND PURCHASE YOUR TEE SHIRTS!

PARISH LIFE COMMISSION

Pray with Paint! Intuitive painting is a meditative prayer. Each experience is different. We will use scripture, contemporary Christian music, our creative intuition and paint in this prayerful process. Let go of fear and ex-pectations. No painting experience or artis-tic talent is required. Just come with an open mind and heart to listen to the voice of God. This Meditation: Who are you? What is your identity? Choose one of 2 sessions: Mon-day April 29th 9:30-11:30 a.m. or Monday April 29th 7-9 p.m. in Upton Hall. Acrylic paint, canvases, and all other sup-plies will be provided. There is a $7 material fee. The group size is limited to 16, so reg-ister early and bring a friend! To register call the St. Francis Office: 708-460-0042.

ST. FRANCIS BOOK CLUB

Our next meeting date is: May 21

We will discuss “The Silent Patient”

by, Alex Michaelides

1:00 pm in the Niehaus Room

ALL ARE WELCOME!

THINK

SPRING!!!

Men & Women Golfers Wanted

Experienced and Beginners

St. Francis of Assisi Golf League

Rolling Hill (9-hole course)

at Silver Lake Country Club 14700 S 82nd Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462

Monday Mornings, May 13-August 26

Tee Times starting

at 7:30 am

League fee: $45 for the season – includes ending

banquet and prizes Greens fee: $14 Walking; $25 Riding

TO REGISTER:

Stop by the parish office with check or cash or

credit card or register online at www.sfaorland.org using your credit card.

Friends of St. Francis Club May Crowning, May 16 The Friends of St. Francis Club has scheduled their annual May Crowning for Thursday, May 16th at Noon in the St Francis Center Chapel for the Crowning of the Blessed Mother, followed by a catered lunch. This event is by reservation only, and the entrance fee this year is $13.00 per person. Payment is required prior to the date of the event, and can be made either by check made paya-ble to St Francis of Assisi, or by cash. We will begin promptly at Noon, so please plan to arrive to allow enough time to check in and select your seat. The last day to sign up is May 8th. You can sign up for this event at the April meeting which is April 25th, or contact Dolores Grekowicz at 708-403-4135 or Cindy Bennecke at 708-912-0524.

JOIN US FOR THE ROSARY FOR LIFE

SATURDAY, MAY 4 - 10:00 AM

CHAPEL AT BASE OF BELL TOWER

Anthony Domanski,

Jr.

Deborah Green

Kenneth

Holm

Catherine Meskill-Murphy

William Osten

Alice

Sodora

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Seeking care giver We are looking for a companion for our 100 year old mother. Tuesday's, Wednesday's and Thursday's from 10:30 until 1:30. Mom is most capa-ble she just needs someone to sit and chat with her and prepare her lunch. This is a compensated position. If you are a compassionate per-son with a love for senior citizens, please contact us. debi Ross: 708-403-9351 or insidelooks@aol.com

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WEEKLY MASS INTENTIONS SICK RELATIVES

& FRIENDS

Barbara Bradlow Casper Broclawik

Carol Colby John Coyle

James Devine Dylan Dryer Lisa Enguita

Denis Fellman Donald Griner Marilyn Kane

Louise Kearns Joseph Kress Mario Laino Cami Letsos

Gwen Norvilas Alexandra Parks

Giovanna Picciolini Thomas Small Chuck Springer Louis Tassone

Abraham Temsah Marianne Vancina

Cecilia Wolf

Saturday, April 27 5:15 PM Candy & Leslie, rq. by Wrubel Family and Jacky Magafas, rq. by Greg & Pam Gervais and Cecilia Stawiarski, rq. by The Carlo Family and Adolph & Pierina Salviero, rq. by Del McCarthy and 15th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Alan Pietrowski Sunday, April 28 7:30 AM People of St. Francis 9:00 AM Jack Lebert, rq. by Jim & Marian Ward and Irene Burich, rq. by Kay & Jerry Saletta and Michael Weber, rq. by Maria Weber and Sean Kurzweil, rq. by Phil & Ann Norton 10:30 AM Jacky Magafas, rq. by Janota and John Sobol, rq. by Brian & Carolyn Whiteford and Jack Lebert, rq. by Martin & April Giblin & Family 12:00 PM Nancy Gaynor, rq. by Sherry Family and Richard James, rq. by Joseph March and Bob O’Donnell, rq. by Mike & Mary Ann McKevitt and Tom Hallissey, rq. by St. Vincent de Paul Monday, April 29 7:45 AM Tom Halllissey, rq. by SVDP and Jacky Magafas, rq. by Tom & Adrienna Wieczorek Tuesday, April 30 7:45 AM Carole Duradnik, rq. by St. Francis Children’s Choir Wednesday, May 01 7:45 AM Richard Lozano, rq. by Family Thursday, May 02 7:45 AM Art Pike, rq. by Joe March Friday, May 03 7:45 AM Norman Zibell, rq. by Eva & George Lopuszynski Saturday, May 04 5:15 PM Paul Sullivan, rq. by Phyllis Sullivan and Victoria Stolarski, rq. by Carlo Family and Louise Aloha Kelly, rq. by Jim & Cathy Arzbaecher and Jacky Magafas, rq. by Mike & Virgina Lesnet Sunday, May 05 7:30 AM People of St. Francis 9:00 AM William F. Hickey, rq. by Family 10:30 AM Gerry Kulovitz, rq. by Family and Sam Grasso, rq. by Family and Jacky Magafas, rq. by St. Francis Cantors and John Hunt, rq. by Martin & April Giblin & Family and Emily Morton, rq. by Carolyn & Brian Whiteford 12:00 PM Patricia Kubik, rq. by Henry Dycron & Marie Corso

Monday: Acts 4:23-31-37; Ps 2:1-4, 7-9; Jn 3:1-8 Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15 Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21 or (for the memorial) Gn 1:26 -- 2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58 Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36 Friday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14 Saturday: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; Jn 6:16-21 Sunday: Acts 5:27-32, 40b-41; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Rev 5:11-14; Jn 21:1-19 [1-14]

READINGS FOR WEEK

Please visit the St. Francis Liturgical Minister Web Terminal for the most up to date schedule or to volunteer.

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR NEXT WEEKEND

04/14/19 Year to Date

Budgeted $ 23,480.00 $ 986,160.00

Collected $ 26,032.00 $ 994, 305.00

Net $ 2,552.00 $ 8,145.00

Parish Stewardship Please consider signing up for

electronic giving.

Go to our website, www.sfaorland.org

and press the “Donate Now” button.

You can also use the yellow form in your envelope packet or

call the office to sign up: 708-460-0042

May 4 5:15 PM Mass

May 5 7:30 AM Mass

May 5 9:00 AM Mass

May 5 10:30 AM Mass

May 5 12:00 PM Mass

Presider Rev. Artur Sowa Rev. Rich Young Rev. Rich Young Rev. Ed Upton Rev. Artur Sowa

Deacon John Donahue Michael Pindelski VOLUNTEER NOW Mike Kiley Daniel Carroll

Sacristan Valerie Piazza Dolores Grekowicz Betty Kameron Claudia Capriglione Adrianne Wieczorek

Lector Robert Thies (1) Warren Winker (2)

Richard Klein (1) VOLUNTEER NOW (2)

Debbie Lipien (1) Patricia Flynn (2)

Jacqueline Magafas (1) John Pacholski (2)

Carolyn Kimmey (1) Gerald Saletta (2)

Eucharistic Minister

Mary Burmeister John Donahue Lisa Kacerovskis Peter Piazza Valerie Piazza debi Ross Vince Saavedra Rev. Artur Sowa Nancy Sullivan Susan Vari John Zubik Sandra Zubik

Robert Adamowski Kathleen Boland Patricia Doyle Daniel Faxel Dolores Grekowicz Jocelyn Mangila Michael Pindelski Carmelita Tangonan Anthony Vassolo Rev. Rich Young

Steve Alessi Kathleen Biederman William Carroll Betty Devine Rosemary Januszyk Marilyn Nelson Sheila Ramsey Terry Reger Kim Reid Judee Tan Mary Vaas Rev. Rich Young

Rita Beckwith Mark Behncke Claudia Capriglione Mary Greenan Linda Higgins Mike Kiley Rob Klein Toni Klein Sharon Moe Sheila Pacholski David Trzesniewski Rev. Ed Upton

Beth Bruozis Diane Budz Daniel Carroll Cathy Kara Robert Long Mary Jo Noreikis Margaret Sabadosa Rev. Artur Sowa Adrianne Wieczorek Thomas Wieczorek

Altar Server Giuliana Cisek Gianna Elizondo Nicholas Elizondo

Taylor Healy Alexander Lubinski Andrew Lubinski

Michael Bonaminio Nicholas Bonaminio Sophia Bonaminio

Anna Bianco (sub requested) Jimmy Piko Brendan Siemiawski

Kaylie Grossi Amanda Mackowiak Jeremy Pozen

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Renee Farrell (HU) Teri Sankey Cathy Arzbaecher Jim Arzbaecher Laura Tucco VOLUNTEER NOW

Jeffrey Belski (HU) Paula Belski Dominic Zambuto James Pedersen

Wayne Kameron (HU) Ann Carroll Keith Nelson Lori Simard George Kelley Peter Walsh

James Ward (HU) Lynn Pajon Gregory Fifer Janet Fifer John Higgins John Higgins, Jr.

Don (David) Hodson (HU) Rosalie Hodson Jerry Ondrus Joan Ondrus

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St. Francis of Assisi Parish Community 15050 South Wolf Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60467-3028

Website: http://www.sfaorland.org Parish office e-mail: parishoffice@sfaorland.org Parish phone: 708-460-0042

MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday - 5:15 PM; Sunday - 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM and Monday-Friday at 7:45 AM

The Parish offices are located in the lower level of the church. En-trance is via the walkway at the west side of the church building. Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Evenings and weekends are by appointment. The Chapel is located at the north-east corner of the Church. ADMINISTRATION Phone: 460-0042, Fax: 460-0136 Office Manager: Paula Belski (pbelski@sfaorland.org) Director of Facilities & Operations: Jim Hahn (jhahn@...) Parish Accountant: Kathleen Biederman (kbiederman@...) Receptionists: Marge Curran (mcurran@...) & Ann Carroll (acarroll@...) Comm. Coordinator: Allison Domenick (adomenick@...) Liturgy Coordinator: Gina Vitucci (gvitucci@...) Facilities Maintenance: Monika Czajczyk, Greg Gervais P.T./Weekend Maintenance: Eric Franklin, Michael Higgins, Kevin Moe, Ryan Reid Bulletin Editor: Jill Hickey Topf (bulletin@sfaorland.org) MUSIC Phone: 708-460-9831 Director: Leanne Stoterau (music@sfaorland.org) Accompanist: James Draudt Children’s Choir Director: Anne Hayes Religious Education Cantor: Angela Reynolds (remusic@...) Cantor for Parish Funerals, Weddings: Gina Vitucci

YOUTH MINISTRY Phone: 708-460-0042 Youth Minister: Matt Toohill (sfyg@sfaorland.org) The Religious Ed Offices are located in the St. Francis Center, up the hill, west of the church. Religious Ed office hours ar Monday thru Thursday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The Religious Ed offices are closed on Fridays. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 15010 Wolf Rd., Orland Park, IL 60467 Phone: 708-460-5086 Dir: Mary Kay Burberry, ext. 240 (mkburberry@sfaorland.org) Coordinator: Jackie O’Malley, ext. 242 (jomalley@...) Office Manager: Maureen Krzyminski, ext. 244 (mkrzyminski@...) CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN (CJB) SCHOOL 9250 W.167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487 Phone: 708-403-6525 Principal: Mary Iannucilli Web page: www.cjbschool.org

REV. EDWARD F. UPTON, Pastor Emeritus (edfupton@aol.com)

SR. GAEL GENSLER, OSF, Pastoral Associate (ggensler@sfaorland.org)

DEACON DANIEL CARROLL, Permanent Deacon (dcarroll@sfaorland.org)

DEACON JOHN DONAHUE, Permanent Deacon (jdonahue@sfaorland.org)

DEACON MICHAEL KILEY, Permanent Deacon (mkiley@sfaorland.org)

DEACON MICHAEL PINDELSKI, Permanent Deacon (mpindelski@sfaorland.org)

REV. ARTUR SOWA, Pastor (asowa@sfaorland.org)

REGISTRATION Become a registered member of the parish by completing a registration form which is found in Church. BECOME A CATHOLIC - R.C.I.A. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Anyone interested in becoming a Catholic, please contact the parish office at 708-460-0042 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Baptism usually takes place on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month at 1:30 PM. Prior to the Baptism, parents need to call the office to make arrangements. A baptismal conference will be set up with the parents. CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Our elementary Catholic regional school is located on the campus of St. Elizabeth Seton parish at 167th & 94th Ave. For registration information, contact the school at 708-403-6525. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Sessions are held on alternating Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays for Grades K-8, and on Saturdays for Grades 1-8, at the St. Francis Center (on the hill). Grades K-4 meet from 4:30 to 6:00 PM and grades 4-8 meet from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Satur-day sessions meet from 8:30 - 10:00 AM. Children’s Liturgy of the Word meets on Sundays during the 9 & 10:30 AM Masses for children 4-year-olds to 4th grade, September-April. Call 708-460-0155 for more information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Communal celebration of the Sacrament will be held during Advent and Lent. Individual confessions are heard on Saturdays at 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Weddings need to be scheduled at least 4-6 months in advance upon approval of a priest. Couples are remind-ed to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please check our website for more details. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anointing is celebrated every Monday, immediately after the 7:45 AM Mass. Those of advanced age or suffering from a chronic or serious illness are invited to be anointed. A priest is available to offer the Sacrament whether the ill person is at home or in the hospital. Please call 708-460-0042.