10731 West 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 361– 4754 Fax (708) 361-5965

parishoffice@ourladyofthewoods.org web site—www.ourladyofthewoods.org

Religious Education Office (708)361-9435

Mission Statement Under the protection of the Mother of God,

We are a faith community called by the Father, energized by the Son, and moved by the Spirit to

unite in witnessing and proclaiming the Good News.

We share in friendship, gather in worship, and do proclaim our desire to

minister, welcome, celebrate and extend His

Kingdom.

Our Lady of the Woods Parish Orland Park, Illinois

August 11, 2019 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Dear Parishioners, President Kennedy frequently shared this quote that he attributed to Dante. “The hottest

places in Hell are reserved for those who in time of moral crisis preserve their neutrality.” Kennedy actually was paraphrasing Dante’s reflection in The Divine Comedy. Dante is a bit more elegant in postulating the entrance to hell as a special place for those who are satisfied to do nothing. In every generation and in every nation and community there are some who do more work and others who sit on the sidelines. Sometimes people who feel passionately about some issue simply burnout. Frequently, we are not sure exactly what to do. At times there are real conflicts. The old movie, On the Waterfront, is one of many cinematic explorations for the struggle between doing what is right and doing what is expedient. It is never easy. In every age there seems to be different moral challenges. We have our own moral issues today and I would suggest it is a challenge to confront them, especially in our hyper-polarized society. Yet the challenges remain. As Christians we believe that every human being is a miracle of life and a child of God. This means at a minimum we seek a society that does the following:

-Respects human life in the basic right to life from beginning in the womb until natural death. -Treats every person with dignity and respect. This means every person! -Protects family life as a sacred reality and ensures the safety and well-being of children. -Shares its blessings with the less fortunate in this world.

This is the minimum that the Gospel asks of us. Good people may disagree on how best to achieve these values but the goals are those of Jesus Christ. The struggle for many is how to live their own lives while seeking to navigate the challenges of the Gospel. It is my own struggle as well. We cannot do everything but all of us can do something. In this increasingly secular world, I believe people of faith can lead the way. It will not be easy but following Christ never is. Next week we welcome Father Bernard Viagappan from India who will lead our mission appeal. 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 KIM 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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OUR LADY OF THE WOODS

WEEKLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 Mass–6:30AM & 8:30AM Palos Hospice Bereavement Support Group—1:00PM Queen of Clergy—7:00PM Women’s Book Club Mtg—7:00PM Parish Pastoral Council Mtg—7:00PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Palos Hospice Volunteers Mtg—10:30AM BSA Troop #699 Committee Mtg—7:00PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament—9:00AM- 7:00PM Real Presence—9:15AM Baptismal Prep—7:30PM St. Vincent DePaul MTG—7:00PM FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019 Mass—6:30AM & 8:30AM SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 Mass—8:30AM & 5:00PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 Mass—8:00AM, 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:00PM Baptisms—12:30PM

Please join us every morning at 7:50 in

Church to say the Rosary. Please stay after Mass for the

Chaplet of the Divine Mercy.

Every Friday after 8:30

Mass a Holy Hour for the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Benediction is hosted. Please feel free to join us.

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Religious Education Program Registration for 2019-2020

1st-8th Grade is well underway! Registration is crucial for our planning and

scheduling of classes! Sessions are filling up quickly! By now you should have received an email with your link to register. If not, or if you have

any questions, please contact the REP Office at 708-361-9435. NEW FAMILIES MUST REGISTER IN PERSON

Thank you!

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If your family or someone close to you is in need, please contact us at

(708) 606-5360. A representative will

return your call as soon as possible

to arrange a confidential conversation.

Confidentiality and compassion are the

cornerstones of our Ministry.

Let us Pray Please join Our Lady of the Woods Parish as we

continue to pray for those who have or are serving in the military. We pray for those who protect our country,

for their safety, and well-being, especially,

Adam Rodrigues Captain John Brooker CPL John P. Cherry

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

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

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Saturday, August 17, 2019 5:00 PM—Geri Jacoby, George Griffin, Patrick Leonard, Sandy Griffin, Walt Kay, Pat Clark, Lety Villarette, Ann McGovern Sunday, August 18, 2019

8:00 AM—Ron Potempa, Mary Reiff, Mary Ellen Stanley, Bridget O’Brien, Pauline Babusis, Les Ruisz, Carol Walsh 9:30 AM—Bill Plahm, Mike Ryan, Sharon Plahm, Mike Grein, Rosemary Grein, Susanne Cech, Kim Pearson, Maureem Murphy 11:00 AM—Jackie Faber, Merrill Casquejo, Galileo Casquejo, Robert Browne, Joyce Eul, Roberta Laska, Kelly Peltz, Kris Nogal

LECTORS Saturday, August 17, 2019 5:00 PM—Karen Wagner, Gary Krammer Sunday, August 18, 2019 8:00 AM—Ray Perez, Therese Potempa 9:30 AM—Rick Duda, Steve Kahn 11:00 AM—Ann Marie Zapolis, Rick Nogal 6:00 PM—Tom Cleary, Steven Devine

USHERS — MONTH OF AUGUST 5:00 PM—Kevin O’Boye, Marty Strubin, Jose Villarete, Mike Kuta 8:00 AM—Norman Hansen, Dan Stanley, Dominic Tocci, Joe O’Boyle 9:30 AM—George Pracz, John Ziegler, Carol Ziegler, Peter Gardocki 11:00 AM—John Schultz 6:00 PM—George Griffin, Diane Banchak

Weekend of August 4, 2019

God Bless All for your continued generosity to our Parish.

Actual Budget Difference

Week $22,713 $22,000 $713

Year $110,847 $132,000 ($21,153)

August 17/18 5:00PM—Nick Jones, Taran Jones, TBA 8:00AM—Tom Czupta, Tory DalPonte, Evelyn Krzysiak 9:30AM—Deb Cruger, Jack Cruger,

Gia Perme, Conor Brandt 11:00AM—Jack Edison, Dan Pytel, Thomas Pytel 6:00PM—Kyle Collins, Jakub Pikul

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019 8:30AM—Rose Rodriguez, Frank Bryja 5:00 PM—Marelyn T. Gorman, Tommy Novak SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019 8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Marelyn Gorman 9:30 AM—Marelyn Gorman, Mary Lou Flynn 11:00 AM—Michael O’Neill, Sr., Ray Ascencio 6:00 PM—Maria & Carmelo Chiara, Jack Hayes MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 6:30 AM—Laverne Pannozzo 8:30 AM—Munin Family, Joseph Knopp TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2019 6:30 AM—Don King 8:30 AM—John S. Barrett, Casimir Anisko WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2019 6:30 AM—Terrence Lyons 8:30 AM—Living Members of the Moore Family VIGIL-7:00PM– Carmen Pinto, Robert Hauwiller THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 6:30 AM—Marylou McCurrie 8:30 AM—Robert Anisko, Adam Squires 7:00PM—John Mirecki, Joseph Kleinbrook FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019 6:30 AM—Lisa Sterchele 8:30 AM—Fr. John Finnegan, Debbie Springer SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 8:30 AM—Jean Kozlowski, Cele Moran 5:00 PM—Anthony Alm, Frances Miroballi SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019 8:00 AM—People of Our Lady of the Woods, Carmella Fishella 9:30 AM—Fred Chalmers, Susan Evans 11:00 AM—Grace Jacklin, Danny Labriola 6:00 PM—Donato Carriare

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BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Our Ministry Team is here to help you

during this difficult time: Michelle Hilliard—708-361-4754

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4 “Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord.”

Our Deceased:

Mary McCormick Janet Block

Mary Lou McCurrie

Those needing good health: We wish you comfort and peace 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 Cur-tin, Liam Brown, Mark Monahan, Joe Bruno, Daniel Ray, Catherine Boyle, Don Sloan, Lori Bickham, Robin Moll, Marie Sansone, Lorraine Griffin, Amy Belluomini, Frank Zasadny, Robert Mackovitch, Andrea Brongiel, Zenon Wiercimak, Kris Kahn, Linda Lucas, Bernadette Scalise, Russ Fratto, Marie Day, John Wozniak, Carol Colby, Greg Zander, Ruby McCullough, Neil Brinkman, Brian Sladek, Bronislawa Krzysiak. Susan Wright, Marilyn Seaman, Richard Macarol, Anthony Scalise, Jack Faber, Rich Hook, Theo Van Huis, Ronald Brannon, Lillian Rosinski, Jo DeGroot, Robert Strejc, Brian Raimondi

TODAY’S READINGS First Reading — Your ancestors waited in faith and cour-age for God’s promised summons (Wisdom 18:6-9). Psalm — Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own (Psalm 33). Second Reading — By faith Abraham sojourned in the promised land (Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 [1-2, 8-12]). Gospel — You do not know the day nor the hour when the Son of Man will appear (Luke 12:32-48 [35-40]). The English translation of the Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, Internation-al Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Dt 10:12-22; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Dt 31:1-8; Dt 32:3-4ab, 7-9, 12; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: Dt 34:1-2; Ps 66:1-3a, 5, 8, 16-17; Mt 18:15-20 Thursday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Friday: Jos 24:1-13; Ps 136:1-3, 16-18, 21-22, 24; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Jos 24:14-29; Ps 16:1-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53

SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES Sunday: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Jane Frances de Chantal Tuesday: Ss. Pontian and Hippolytus Wednesday: St. Maximilian Kolbe Thursday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Friday: St. Stephen of Hungary Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary

We Welcome to the Family of God: Lily Paige Dougherty Noelle Anna Krason Nicholas Lisowski

WE WELCOME TO OUR PARISH COMMUNITY: Brian & Charlene Lewandowski & their children Alexandria & Victoria John & Margaret Buczyna & their children Maksimilian & Lucy Samuel & Lauren Plahm & their children Samantha & Lucas Robert & Maureen Lake Jeffrey & Linda Coriell & their children Malory, Layla & Henry Catherine O’Malley & her son Brendan Joe & Chriss Subak & their children Zachary & Benjamin

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512074 Our Lady of the Woods Church 10731 W 131st Street Orland Park, IL 60462-8308 708-361-4754 Contact: Shelly or Laurie olwparish@aol.com Software Using: Win 7.0 Publisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat 9 Transmission Day/Time: Tuesdays, 11 am Bulletin for Sunday, August 11, 2019 Special Instructions: