THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST JUNE 10, 2012

From Father Rich Homa

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Relief from the Dog Days of Summer To take your mind off the heat, here are some important questions to ponder (courtesy of George Carlin): 1. How come wrong numbers are never busy? 2. Do people in Australia call the rest of the world “up over”? 3. Does that screwdriver belong to Philip? 4. Does killing time damage eternity? 5. Why doesn’t Tarzan have a beard? 6. Why is it called lipstick if you can still move your lips? 7. Why is that night falls but day breaks? 8. Why is that when you’re driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio? 9. Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavor and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons? 10. Are part-time bandleaders semi-conductors? 11. Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawnshop? 12. Do jellyfish get gas from eating jelly beans? 13. Do pilots take crash-courses? 14. Do stars clean themselves with meteor showers? 15. Do you think that when they asked George Washington for ID that he whipped out a quarter? 16. Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical questions? 17. Have you ever seen a toad on a toadstool? 18. How can there be self-help “groups”? 19. How do you get off a non-stop flight? 20. How do you write zero in Roman Numerals? 21. How many weeks are there in a light year? 22. If a jogger runs at the speed of sound, can he still hear his Walkman? 23. If Barbie’s so popular, why do you have to buy all her friends? 24. If blind people wear dark glasses, why don’t deaf people wear earmuffs? 25. If cats and dogs didn’t have fur, would we still pet them? 26. If peanut butter cookies are made of peanut butter, then what are Girl Scout cookies made of? 27. If space is a vacuum, who changes the bags? 28. If swimming is good for your shape, then why do the whales look the way that they do? 29. If tin whistles are made out of tin, what do they make fog horns out of? 30. If white wine goes with fish, do white grapes go with sushi? 31. If you can’t drink and drive, why do bars have parking lots? 32. If you jog backwards, will you gain weight? 33. Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? May God bless you,

(A Note of Apology: Having had an unusually heavy schedule this past week, I’m repeating a column I shared with you three years ago.)

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Sunday Reflections for 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 17, 2012

Fathering, like mothering, is a vocation dedicated to the growth of something precious, a child. These readings use the image of the miracle of growth: a transplanted shoot stretching into a mighty cedar, the kingdom of God flowering into a welcoming shelter, the Christian growing through faith into the fullness of eternal life.

SEEDS OF HOPE

Jesus uses examples from everyday life to explain God’s word. Many listeners were farmers, so some parables involve agricul-tural imagery. Two parables speak about the growth of the seeds. First, Jesus speaks about the mystery of the seed’s growth. The farmer plants the seed, but it is God who causes growth. Likewise, we might preach the word of God to others, but it is God who causes faith to grow in our hearts. Faith is a gift from God to which we respond. We can

pray to receive a greater measure of faith, but God gives us faith when and how it is most useful for us. Second, we are reminded that the kingdom of God often begins in small, insignificant ways. Rarely do we see great miracles. Most often we witness small mira-cles of grace: when one person forgives an-other; when a person dies to self to serve others; when a person rejects temptation to live in God’s grace. We are also reminded that when we join a faith community, we should not expect it to be perfect. We must commit ourselves to the gradual process of furthering the growth of the kingdom.

It is the smallest of all seeds, and becomes the largest of plants (Mark 4:26-34).

It must be very difficult at times for parents, only being able to watch, hope and pray as their children start to move away from home and begin to make their own way into the world. Will they be safe, make the right choices, be happy? Making use of images from nature, scripture reminds us that God gives the growth, whether it is to mighty ce-

dars springing from small shoots, ripened grain sprouting from the blade, or a fully-grown mus-tard plant emerging from the tiniest of seeds to offer its large branches as housing for the birds. Such poetic language calls us to reflect on the mystery of the kingdom of God, whose seeds were found in the various covenants extended to Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and then fully enfleshed in Jesus so many millennia ago. This kingdom continues to sprout in our day, often where least expected. Sometimes it breaks through like a mighty cedar, but more often it is a quieter blossoming, suddenly emerging like stalks of grain, or the first signs of life carried in a mother’s body. God must surely worry for all the children of every age who have filled the earth. The kingdom of life won by Christ continues to have the power to carry all God’s sons and daughters into the loving arms of the God Jesus taught us to call Father.

Readings for the Week June 11th-16th: Mon.: Acts 11:21b-26; 13:1-3; Mt 5:1-12 Tues.: 1 Kgs 17:7-16; Mt 5:13-16 Wed.: 1 Kgs 18:20-39; Mt 5:17-19 Thurs.: 1 Kgs 18:41-46; Mt 5:20-26 Fri.: Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Eph 3:8-12, 14-19; Jn 19:31-37 Sat.: 1 Kgs 19:19-21; Lk 2:41-51

REFLECTION

I have lifted high the lowly free (Ezekiel 17:22-24). The first reading presents the image of the growth of plants. It is God who regulates what will prosper and what will not. This image will be used in the Gospel where Jesus applies it to the question of how faith grows. God will bring down the mighty and arrogant and will lift up the lowly and humble. This is a theme

we hear in the hymn sung by the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Magnificat. In Ezekiel’s day, the mighty and arrogant were represented by those who refused to repent their evil ways in Judah and by the nation of Babylon, which had conquered the kingdom of Judah and exiled its leading citizens.

Life in this world is good, but this is not our ultimate home. God created us so that we might share in His glory in heaven. It is im-portant to keep this in mind, for if we live only in and for this world, then we are bound to fall

into patterns of behavior that are selfish and even self-destructive. If, however, we keep our minds on eternity, then we will be able to live lives that are filled with the fruits of the Spirit.

Whether we are at home or away, we aspire to please the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:6-10).

FIRST READING

SECOND READING

GOSPEL

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STEWARDSHIP

COLLECTION FOR 6-3-12: $22,651.85

KIDS COLLECTION: $54.60

Thank you for your generosity.

Sat., June 9th (5pm) Marty Regan; Marie McCormack; Pat Girondi; Alvina Brownley; Mike Healy Sunday, June 10th (7:15am) John Dermody (8:30am) Valerie Mackanin; Eleanor Cimera; Gregory Szyndrowski; Dolores Pawlak (10am) John Nolan; Mary Grubbs; Dolores Pawlak; Bruno Marszalek; Elaine Radke; Dorothy Lehocky; Joan Sipowicz; Dave and Linda Weber (11:30am) Lois Greune; Blaschke Family; Anne Lynch; Martin Keane; Mary Legear Mon., June 11th (9am) Jack Squires; Edward Chianelli Tues., June 12th (9am) Luce Toljanic; Christina Spacucello Wed., June 13th (9am) Michael Sullivan; William Delaney; Corinne Gillis Thurs., June 14th (9am) Joan Mancari; Giuseppe Latorraca; Lydia Irwin; William Delaney Fri., June 15th (9am) Michael Betz; Dolores O’Connor

MASS INTENTIONS

We remember the sick, infirm, and those recommended to our prayers, that they may experience the healing power of Christ: Lorrie Kulik Martha Jane Newton Janet Scellato Christopher Fleming Richard Funk For our deceased: Delores Keller (mother to Jodi [Michael] Eisenberg) Kenneth Sullivan, Jr. “Heavenly Father, accept the prayers which we offer for them.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR

Please remember in your prayers those preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony: Kim Archer and Jacob Stout; 6-16-12 Mukiti Sikute and Christian Petrauskis; 6-23-12 Melissa Schwerha and Zachary Magnuson; 6-23

WEDDINGS

Manual Barrera Esteban Ocasio

WELCOME

BAPTISMS

Congratulations to these parents on the baptism of their child on 6-3-12: Viktor Anthony, child of Stanley and Jamison Szwalek Jack Richard, child of Jason and Julia Janicki Jace Alexander, child of Brian Sanchez and Sheri Annerino Aubry Nina, child of Anthony Palaggi and Gabrielle Milewski

Special Collection For Retired Priests—This Weekend

This collection is solely for the retired priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago and receive no funds from the Religious Retirement Collection (in December). Those funds go for religious nuns and brothers and religious order priests. There are 221 Retired Archdiocesan Priests. They represent more than 1/4 of all the priests serving our Archdiocese. Currently, there are 20 priests over the age of 90. Ninety five priests are between 80-89 years old and one of our priests turned 100 this past year. Collectively our retirees represent over 10,000 years of service to the Archdiocese. Normal retirement age is 70 for Chicago priests. 50 retired priests still live in a rectory and assist the parish on a regular basis. Close to 125 retired priests celebrate Sunday Mass weekly; perform marriages and baptisms; and visit the sick in hospitals. Without these dedi-cated men, many parishes would not be able to offer the full range of Masses and sacra-ments that is currently offered. There are two independent living residences for communal living for retired priests that are subsidized by the Archdiocese. There is space for 28 retired priests — 25 rooms are currently used. Thirty priests received or are currently re-ceiving nursing home assistance or have full-time aides coming to their home or rectory. The Priests’ Pension Fund was adversely affected by the economic downturn. Millions of dollars will be needed in the coming years to bring it to appropriate funding levels.

The Archdiocese of Chicago is committed to caring for our retired priests but we need your

assistance. Please help and many thanks.

ALTAR SERVERS PIZZA PARTY!

Wednesday, June 20th 5-6:30pm

Please bring your board games (no video games). Please RSVP to the church office at 708-403-0101.

Michael Batka

Michael Bialka

Sara Biallas

David Charnot

Joseph Dennis

Andrew Durbin

Joseph Jalowiec

Eric Justice

Victor Keane

Matthew Kocher

Thomas Moehle

Scott Nemec

Mark Pedzimaz

Bradley Ryan

Rebecca Senick

Trey Shattuck

Justin Smith

Natalie Thompson

Julie Ucha

Francesca Velcich

Liam Walsh

Megan Yara

Seton Eighth Grader Altar Servers! Thank you for your years of faithful service!

Dear Altar Servers,

Maybe you never thought about what it means to be an altar

server, but here is something to think about…

You have served Christ at the altar, and have a connection

with altar servers around the world — all attending to the

mystery of the altar. Something drew you to be an altar server.

Maybe it was the white robes, maybe it was a way to stay more

focused at Mass. Whatever it was still resides in you even as

you end your official service as an altar server. The mystery

which drew you remains forever in you, whether you can

articulate it or not, because it is the mystery of God that really

compelled you. Oh, certainly you were encouraged by a parent,

but we know that God does his work through many instruments

— parents being a way that God speaks to you.

You placed the bread on the altar, you held the water and

the wine at Mass. Water, wine and bread; the same elements

that Jesus used at the Last Supper. You held the book with all

the prayers that we use at Mass. You have carried the candles,

which are always a symbol of hope, that Christ is our light.

Some have carried the cross, and I know that we have a heavy

cross at Seton. Interesting, that it is a heavy cross. But Jesus

surely didn’t want to carry his cross right away. Although, he

eventually embraced it, and you have done the same

symbolically by carrying the cross.

Thank you for your service to Christ and to our parish.

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As we think of the significance of the gift of Christ’s Body and Blood our response can only be joyful thanksgiving! Is God calling you to bring joyful praise to the world through the priesthood or religious life? For information about diocesan priesthood contact Fr. Brian Welter at 312-534-8298 or at bwelter@archchicago.org or go to www.ChicagoPriest.com. For information on religious life contact Sr. Elyse Ramirez, OP at eramirez@archchicago.org, or call 312-534-5240, and for the Permanent Diaconate Program, call Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4562 or email bpuhala@usml.edu.

VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS:

Wednesday, June 13th Bobbie Wilk

Wednesday, June 20th Barbara Cristofaro

PLEASE HELP! VOCATION CROSS PARTICIPANTS ARE NEEDED!

The Vocation Cross is presented on Wednesday at the 9am Mass. Participants pray daily for one week and return the cross on Tuesday for the next participant. To sign up, please call 708-403-0101.

Please join in prayer… PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Holy Spirit, eternal Spring of joy and peace, it is You who open the heart and the mind to the Divine Call; it is You who make effective every impetus towards good, towards truth, towards charity. Your “inexpressible groans” rise up to the Father from the heart of the Church, which suffers and struggles for the Gospel. Open the hearts and minds of young people so that a new flowering of holy vocations may show forth the fidelity of your love, and all may know Christ, the true light of the world to offer to every human being the sure hope of eternal life. Amen.

Parish Vocation News

A reflection from

SACRED SPACE,

the prayer book

for 2012

Sacred Space Reflection for June 10-16 The “Communion of Saints” — What is this doctrine about?

Many feel it is a pious but dusty irrelevance. But, rightly understood, this doctrine can galvanize enough energy to help change the world because of its emphasis on working together on a common task. The term “saints” was first applied to the ordinary members of the early Christian community: they were still living in our present world. St. Paul addressed the Ephesians as ‘saints’: he spoke of the love the Colossians have for ‘all the saints’. So what then are ‘saints’? It is hard to believe that the first Christians were much better than you or me. If they were different it was in their keener awareness that something wonderful had happened to them. They were won over by what had been done for them by Jesus. Full of gratitude, these ordinary people were trying to live out in their daily lives the command to love. They would often fail in this, St. Paul writes of their misbehavior. But they were still trying to be a network of grateful people, trying to be on God’s side – part of the solution rather than the problem! In later years the term ‘saints’ came to be used more exclusively of virtuous people who had died. Now is a good time for us to reclaim its original dynamism. We are the ‘Communion of saints’. Think of us as ‘A Network of Good People’ who try to play their part in forwarding the Kingdom of God. The early Christian communities were bea-cons of light in the darkness. Their quality of loving attracted those who were searching for God. We are called to be the same – A Network of Good People who draw strength from our companion-ship, and who challenge the darkness of our times.

Sacred Space Reflection groups are on holiday until August.

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Be Still… A Call To Centering PrayerBe Still… A Call To Centering PrayerBe Still… A Call To Centering Prayer Wednesday, June 13th at 7pmWednesday, June 13th at 7pmWednesday, June 13th at 7pm You are invited to join in an hour of quiet You are invited to join in an hour of quiet You are invited to join in an hour of quiet time and learn about Centering Prayer. The time and learn about Centering Prayer. The time and learn about Centering Prayer. The group meets the second Wednesday of each group meets the second Wednesday of each group meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Cornerstone, located on the month in the Cornerstone, located on the month in the Cornerstone, located on the corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Ques-corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Ques-corner of 167th St. and 94th Ave. Ques-tions? please call Marge at 708tions? please call Marge at 708tions? please call Marge at 708---460460460---5357.5357.5357.

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Pray the Rosary with the

St. Elizabeth Seton Rosary Prayer Group

The Rosary Prayer Group gathers in the church

after 9am Mass on Tuesdays and Thursdays by our statue,

MARY, SEAT OF WISDOM, to offer intentions with the

intercession of Mary, and pray the decades of the rosary while

contemplating the scenes of our Lord’s life, death and resurrection.

ALL ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Newborns In Need The St. Elizabeth Seton Sowers Chapter of Newborns in Need will not be meeting during the month of June. For informa-tion call Carol Dimer at 708-479-6994.

Holbrook Center for Counseling And Psychotherapy Holbrook Center for Counseling and Psychotherapy pro-vides therapy for individuals of all ages, couples and those in relationships. Our professional staff is licensed by the State of Illinois to provide counseling services. Fees for services are available through insurance coverage, private pay or from subsidies based on income and family size if insurance coverage is not possible. Counseling in Spanish also available. In addition to the Palos Hills office, services are available at Sts. Cyril and Methodius in Le-mont, Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Orland Park, and St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr Parish in Tinley Park. By appointment only. For information please call 312-655-7700, ask for Holbrook Center. Families Anonymous If your life has gone astray due to living with someone who has a substance abuse problem, consider attending Families Anonymous on Mondays from 7-8:30pm at Palos Hospital, 123rd and 80th Ave., Palos Heights (Ambulatory Care Center, Room 1, enter through Emergency Room then take elevator to the Lower Level). For information call Warren at 708-429-2507 or Therese at 708-269-9853.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere de-sire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) in the downstairs St. Elizabeth Seton Church Hall on Thursdays from 7:30-8:45pm. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking.

PICK UP THIS WEDNESDAY

Market Day Pickup This Wednesday, June 13th from 5-6pm in the Church Hall.

Catholic Action Confirmation Project/ High School Service Opportunities!

Help with Summer Market Days! Wednesday, June 13th Wednesday, July 11th

Wednesday, August 8th Contact Mrs. Kathy Hall at 708-349-1879.

SMALL APPLIANCE

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS DRIVE

for St. Procopius Church

Saturday, June 23rd 9:30am-12:30pm (in the church parking lot)

The Social Action Ministry will be collecting usable, good items for our brothers and sisters at St. Procopius, our sharing parish. Good, clean usable clothing donations accepted.

SPECIAL WISH LIST ITEMS The St. Procopius Social Services, the ministry that oversees all of the social services (clothing, food, etc.) for their parish has made a special request to us this year for personal care items that are often asked for that they usually don’t have on hand. These are especially needed for the homeless, who use the local park district showers.

Towels Shampoo Soap bars/Hand soap Toothpaste/Toothbrushes Combs/Hairbrushes Disposable razors Shaving cream Socks (for men, women, kids)

Thank you for your support! Questions? Call Doug Benker at 708-429-4518.

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Saturday, June 16th 9am-Noon

Branches Mission Trip

Fundraiser to benefit our Branches Teen Group Mission Trip this summer

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$7$7$7 carcarcar

$10$10$10 vanvanvan

DISCOUNTED PRE-SALE TICKETS!

$5 per car And $8 per van/truck after all Masses

June 9-10.

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SETON YOUTH PROGRAMSETON YOUTH PROGRAMSETON YOUTH PROGRAM

Teen Summer Softball It's not too late to come out and join the team; incoming 8th graders through graduating seniors are eligible. Attend a practice to sign up Wednesdays through June, 6:30-7:30pm, in the Seton grassy field east of the Cornerstone.

Come out and see the UNDEFEATED SETON SAINTS…

Play their next home game Sunday, June 10th at 5:30pm in Kelly Park. The Teen Softball Team won their season opener last Sunday, 4-3, with timely hitting, great defense, and the clutch winning run with two outs in the bottom of the seventh against Our Lady of the Woods.

Mission Trip Upcoming Dates

Planning Meetings (MANDATORY) Wednesdays, June 13, 20, 27 7:30-8:30pm in the Church Hall

Car Wash Saturday, June 16th 8:30am-12:30pm Seton Parking lot

Orland Hills Party in the Park Food Booth (with the Men's Club) Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1st (Sign up for a three-hour time slot on Facebook)

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St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry

Beanie Babies and Matchbox Cars Wanted We are seeking Beanie babies and Matchbox cars to ac-company the children’s homemade dresses and boys pants. Please drop off in the parish office.

Burial Pall Workshop UPDATE To-date we have sent 36,000 burial palls for the people of Haiti. We now have a pattern for adult size diapers which are so needed for Fr. Rick’s children of Haiti who have become disabled from the earthquake. In addition, we are collecting t-shirts, flannel sheets/sheets and pillowcases as the need for dresses, infant diapers and boys pants continues to grow. Burial Pall Workshop dates are: Tues-day, June 12th, 6:30-9pm at Zion Lutheran Church, 171st and 70th Ave., Tinley Park; Tuesday, June 12th, 2-4pm at St. Mary’s on Monee Rd., Park Forest; Friday, June 15th from 6:30-9pm at St Damian School, 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest. THIS PROJECT IS IN GOD’S HANDS and keeps growing. Sheets, pillowcases, baby blankets, holy cards, and t-shirts are needed. Please drop them off in the Seton Parish Office. Service hours are available. Please call Liz at 708-614-6475. Franciscan Village Summer Concerts The Franciscan Village, 1270 Village Dr., Lemont, pre-sents their Summer Gazebo Concert Schedule. All con-certs begin at 1:30pm and are open to the larger commu-nity. June 10th: Music from Around the World; July 1st: Salute to America; July 22nd: Sing and Swing to the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. Light refreshments and a limited amount of chairs will be provided. Concerts are free and last about 1-1/2 hours. Senior housing tours arranged in advance by calling 630-243-3448 or 630-243-3449. Medicare: All You Want/Need to Know On Tuesday, June 12th at 6:30pm the Franciscan Village Communities is offering an informative seminar for Sen-iors, soon-to-be Seniors, and caregivers on “Medicare: Everything You Want and Need to Know” in their Mother Theresa Home at the Franciscan Village, 1270 Franciscan Drive, Lemont. Presented by PLOWS Council on Aging. To reserve a space for yourself and a guest please call 708-361-0219 no later than Friday, June 8, 2012. Light refreshments will be served. Celebrating A Golden Anniversary In 2012?

The Archdiocese of Chicago invites all married couples who are celebrating 50 years together to their Golden An-niversary Mass to take place at Holy Name Cathedral on Sept. 23, 2012 at 2:30pm. Please call the Seton parish office at 708-403-0101 to receive a formal invitation to the event from the Archdiocese of Chicago. Relevant Radio — Catholic Radio Let our Spirit-filled conversations help you be fit for Christ’s daily visitations, so that you too may leap for Joy! Chicago 950AM, Chicago West 930AM, NW Indiana 1270AM Listen online at www.relevantradio.com.

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Cardinal Bernardin Students Conduct Egg Drop Experiment Recently, CJB’s rooftop was the site of a math experiment conducted by 27 members of Ms. Ross’ 8th grade algebra class. The project involved constructing a capsule that would use rubber bands to prevent a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a height of 28 feet. Working in groups, the students assembled a paper basket to house the eggs inside the capsules and attached the baskets to the top of the capsules using the rubber bands. After each capsule was dropped from the roof onto a concrete pad, the students removed the eggs and verified that none of them were broken. “The assignment gives students a chance to use their knowledge of quadratic equations and the falling object model to create a real-life math experiment,” said Ms. Karen Ross, 8th grade math teacher. “The children really enjoyed working in teams and witnessing the results of the hard work.” For information on CJB School and our academic programs available, visit www.cardinaljbschool.com or contact Mrs. Cynthia Devlin at cdevlin@cardinaljbschool.com or call 708-403-6525, x127.

Administrator Position Available The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Frank-fort, IL, are seeking a campus administrator responsi-ble for overall management of a 50-acre campus which includes an Administrative wing, assisted living, housing for 30+ Sisters, chapel, auditorium, wellness center, retreat center. This individual works with per-sonnel, budget, planning focused around the mission of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart and is a vital communication link with the Sisters. A Master’s degree in management or related field or equivalent is preferred. Qualified candidates will have five or more years of management experience, excellent interper-sonal skills and understanding of employee relations. Added assets are an understanding of women reli-gious, the aging process, interfacing with laity, con-cern for environmental issues and a people-focused philosophy. Competitive salary/excellent benefit pack-age. Send resume by June 30, 2012 to Sr. Judith Plumb, Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart, 9201 W. St. Francis Rd., Frankfort, IL, 60423.

Do You Enjoy Preparing Meals? If so, St. George Rectory is looking for a person/persons (paid position) to cook weekday dinner meals three times a week. They are also open to working with anyone who is interested in this position whether they can prepare these meals once/twice/three times a week! Call 708-532-2243 for details. St. Julie Vacation Time Share Raffle St. Julie Parish, 7399 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, is of-fering a Vacation for Life Timeshare Raffle. Tickets: $10 or 3/$20. Drawing: June 17, 2012. Please read raffle details before purchase. Winner responsible for a $58/mo maintenance fee. Fees paid until June 2012. Winner takes over July 2012. Timeshare avail-able for one week in 2012. This is a real estate trans-action with complimentary closing by Carl Evans, Jr., Attorney-at-law. Timeshare base is Austria (Alpenland Resort) Transfer fee: $125. Timeshare is not bound to any one week out of the year. Valid for a 1 bedroom unit. Timeshare valid at over 1,000 resorts worldwide. For details call 708-429-6767.

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Golden Opportunities Coupon books are available in the parish office for only $10! The coupon book offers many favorite local restaurants offering discounts of 50% off or 2-for-1. In addition, great savings at movies, grocery stores, sporting events, and much more! Most coupons are valid once a month. Please Note: Books expire October 1, 2012 and can be used thru the summer months.

Get Your Golden Opportunities Book! The Seniors are providing the best deal

in town! Only $10!!! Half Price Sale!!!

UPCOMING EVENT

Seniors of Seton S

SAINT OF THE WEEK

ST. ALBERT CHMIELOWSKI 1845-1916

BORN IN IGOLOMIA NEAR KRAKÓW as the eldest of four children in a wealthy family, he was christened Adam. During the 1864 revolt against Czar Alexander III, Adam’s wounds forced the amputation of his left leg. His great talent for painting led to studies in Warsaw, Munich and Paris.

Adam returned to Kraków and became a Secular Franciscan. In 1888 he took the name Albert when he founded the Brothers of the Third Order of Saint Francis, Servants to the Poor. They worked primarily with the homeless, depending completely on alms while serving the needy, regardless of age, religion or politics. A community of Albertine sisters was established later. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1983 and canonized him six years later. COMMENT Reflecting on his own priestly vocation, Pope John Paul II wrote in 1996 that Brother Albert had played a role in its formation "because I found in him a real spiritual support and example in leaving behind the world of art, literature and the theater, and in making the radical choice of a vocation to the priesthood" (Gift and Mystery: On the Fiftieth Anniversay of My Priestly Ordination, p. 33). As a young priest, Karol Wojtyla repaid his debt of gratitude by writing The Brother of Our God, a play about Brother Albert’s life. QUOTE: The first reading at the canonization included Isaiah 58:6 (“Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?”). The pope referred to this passage and said: “This is the theology of messianic liberation, which contains what we are accustomed to calling today the ‘option for the poor’.... In this tireless, heroic service on behalf of the marginalized and the poor, he [Albert] ultimately found his path. He found Christ. He took upon himself Christ’s yoke and burden; he did not become merely ‘one of those who give alms,’ but became the brother to those he served...” (L'Osservatore Romano 1989, Vol. 49, No. 9).

The Seniors hosted their last meeting of this spring. Meetings will resume Sep-tember 2012 in the fall for the 2012-2013 year. Membership envelopes will be mailed out later to all active mem-bers. More information on how to be-come a member will follow during the summer recess. We have a big fall pro-gram in the works. The Installation of New Officers took place with lunch from Salinas. Our new officers are:

Doug Benker President Sharon Oskielunas 1st Vice President Phyllis Noxon 2nd Vice President Marge Broderick Secretary Ceil Matul Treasurer

June 21st — Summer in the City The bus leaves the back parking lot at 9am sharp on Thursday, June 21st for the trip downtown. There are a few seats still available! Contact Anna at 708-532-6731.

October 17 & 18 — Experiences of Faith and Heritage in Springfield, Illinois

Travel by luxury coach service from St. Elizabeth Seton to St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, the Lincoln Presidential Museum, lunch at Maldaner’s Landmark Restaurant (since 1884), First Presbyterian Church, Lincoln’s Tomb — overnight with four meals, admission to all sites and more included! $235 pp-dbl. Call Anna at 708-5632-6731.

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Pastoral Staff Rev. Richard Homa, Pastor Rev. Stanislaw Kuca, Associate Pastor Margie Guadagno, Pastoral Associate Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Linda McKeague, Director of Music Elaine Pawlak, Religious Education Coordinator

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. William T. O’Mara

Resident Priest: Rev. William Gubbins

Deacon: Frank (Betty) Gildea Deacon: Joseph (Nancy) Bishop

Liturgy and Music Staff Claudia Nolan, Director of Liturgy Linda McKeague, Director of Music

Parish Office Staff Donna Stolinski, Business Manager Darlene Raila, Parish Publications Joan Nemec, Morning Receptionist

Religious Education Staff Elaine Pawlak, Catechetics Diana Barracca, Administration Karen Mirecki, Administration

Branches Youth Program Bruce Hall, Coordinator Rick Vlaming, Coordinator Rick Wojcik, Coordinator

Athletics Bob Myjak, Director

Maintenance Staff Raymond Yanowsky, Director of Maintenance Carlos Juarez, CJB Maintenance Coordinator Frank Siwiec, Staff Marie Makuch, Staff Joseph Shake, Staff Mike Makuch, Staff Mark Siwiec, Staff

REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 9am Saturday 5pm

Sunday 7:15, 8:30, 10:00, 11:30am

St. Elizabeth Seton Church 9300 W. 167th Street Orland Hills, IL 60487

Parish Office: 708-403-0101 WEBSITE: WWW.STESETON.COM Religious Education: 708-403-0137

PARISH SUMMER OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:30AM-4:30PM SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 8AM-1PM

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 708-403-6525 Principal, Mary Iannucilli Administrative Assistant, Cindy Labriola Devlin

6/16 & 6/17 5:00PM 7:15AM 8:30AM 10:00AM 11:30AM GREETERS R. Coe

S. Klean A. Miller B. Rose P. Rose M. Rose J. Rose J. Schumann R. Sharp J. Sikora M. Taska R. Vlaming

A. Dovgin L. McGhee S. McGhee D. Skrzypiec B. Tenuta A. Shemanske B. Shemanske G. Staszewski P. Staszewski

K. Fox M. Fox D. Gurka M. Gurka P. Gurka M. Gurka J. Klomes J. Klomes L. Klomes M. Klomes A. McCoy

R. Chehy A. Gent P. Havlin L. Locsis P. Locsis B. Krueger S. Lorenz N. Lorenz J. Moran D. Weber

R. Andrews M. Broderick M. Gniady K. Ivancich B. Ivancich S. Klean M. McMahon B. Wojewnik

LECTORS R. Coe M. Ward

K. McSwain

K. Dziallo K. Panko

M. Laska P. DeWilkins

A. McKanna G. Rekar

ALTAR SERVERS

R. Senick T. Shattuck O. Jania

H. Smith J. Smith M. DeHaan

C. Murphy E. Juds L. Murphy

L. Walsh E. Justice D. Charnot

H. Gacek S. Nemec M. Batka

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

D. McBride J. Connelly J. Paluch M. Paluch S. Abbatemarco M. Abbatemarco A. Sharp J. Harris B. DeJonge L. Jeffrey M. Castro T. Hanlon

D. Nykiel C. Nolan M. Fundator J. Janiak A. Weishaar J. Dickover

M. Dziallo T. Cohoon P. Orozco K. Mantyck J. Austin J. Cosentino T. Leeson L. Austin S. Weishaar J. Mantyck E. Barin C. Bannon

M. Gabrione E. O’Connor J. Frese K. Frese S. Michalek J. Kokotan-Krauss R. Spinella S. LaCosse J. Nemec M. Fehrenbacher R. Grill F. Scellato D. Pacholski

M. Miller N. LaCoco M. Morajda J. Mitchel B. McMahon K. Hall L. Koning T. Wolski K. James M. O’Connor

Attention All Ministers!

Ministers schedules available at: www.steseton.com Then visit: Music and Liturgy

ST. ELIZABETH SETON PARISH INFORMATION Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturday, between 4:15-4:45pm.

Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated twice monthly at 1pm. Reserve your time by calling the Pastoral Center early. We are limited to six children per Sunday.

Baptismal Couples preparing for the birth of their child should contact the Pastoral Center to register for a one night seminar, focusing on a parent’s role in his/her child’s faith development. This session is mandatory prior to the Baptism.

Anointing of the Sick is available in the Church every Monday after the 9am Mass. For those who are ill or facing hospitalization, it is appropriate to receive the sacrament once every six months. Please call the Pastoral Center for more information.

Ministry of Care is available to give Communion to the housebound, to visit and pray for hospitalized and/or to arrange for the Anointing of the Sick. Please call the Pastoral Center for assistance.

In the Hospital? Because of HIPAA Privacy regulations hospitals can no longer contact the parish regarding your hospitalization. It is the responsibility of you or a family member to notify our parish. We desire to offer whatever spiritual support we can. Please call the Pastoral Center.

Sacrament of Marriage Couples planning to marry are encouraged to make arrangements at least six months in advance.

Wedding Workshops are offered throughout the year. They provide engaged couples with guidelines and suggestions for the celebration of the Sacrament of Marriage. The workshop covers topics ranging from readings and music to flowers and video taping.

Adult Choir sings at all 10am Sunday Masses, as well as at a number of special liturgies.

Moving? Please call the office at 708-403-0101.

HELP IS A PHONE CALL AWAY: DOMESTIC ABUSE 24-HOUR HOTLINE: 708-429-SAFE

CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE: 888-4-HOPE-4-1 HURTING FROM AN ABORTION?: 888-456-HOPE