St. Michael Parish — 14327 Highland, Orland Park — 708-349-0903

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Voice of Saint Michael
Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015
From Your Pastor
Rev. Paul C. Burak
This Wednesday we will gather together and receive ashes. This strong and
vibrant symbol gives us an awareness of a sobering truth: we will not live forever
on this earth.
All that we have and all that we accomplish will turn to ashes. There is one part
of us that will never die, and that is our soul. At the moment we are conceived
God joins to the love of mother and father and gives a soul to this new child. And
that child is you.
Whether we want to admit it or not, we are all involved in a spiritual battle with
the evil one. The devil wants our soul, and it is up to us to keep the evil one far
away from our family and our Church.
This is why we have a Season of Lent each year, that we might grow in spiritual
power and profess that the victory of Jesus Christ has been won. The question is
how do we grow in spiritual power so that we can say no to the temptations and
the attacks of the evil one.
There are three main disciplines in this Lenten Season: prayer and fasting and
almsgiving.
Spend more time in prayer than you normally do the rest of the year. Fast from
food, fast from drink, fast from gossip, fast from negative thinking – but fast.
Give alms to the poor – not extra money that you will not miss. Give alms in a
stewardship way: give up something you really like and use that money for the
poor. Give till it hurts in your bank account.
This is the call of the discipline of Lent. Let us make a good beginning and be
faithful to Easter!
—Fr. Paul
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St. Michael Parish:
Sacrament of Christ’s Presence
Today’s reading from the book of Leviticus deals with
the laws governing the treatment of lepers. Leprosy was a
disease that was little understood and still carries the stigma
of being mysterious and highly contagious. It symbolized
the presence of evil and the effects of sin. When Jesus
showed affection for the leper in today’s gospel, and
reached out to touch him, Jesus was doing the unspeakable.
Jesus asked the man to keep it quiet. However, when the
man was cured, he could not contain himself. Instead, he
told the world! What could be more convincing of the
power of Jesus over evil than to have a known “unclean”
leper suddenly come back from Jesus without a spot on
him?
Just think of the fear and isolation that the return of measles has caused in our country. And… there are many other
“leprosies” …. illnesses and sins that keep people apart
from the community. The Christ-like compassion of those
who work with present-day “lepers” or “outcasts” reminds
us that Jesus’ power over evil can still be seen when we
reach out and touch those lives. Ash Wednesday begins on
Wednesday, and we will be entering the season of Lent.
Our theme this Lent will be...St. Michael Parish: Sacrament
of Healing. How can our parish be a “Sacrament?” More
on this later….
 In what way have you been an imitator of Christ?
 How might the way Jesus treated the leper guide us in
the way we treat outcasts?
 The leper trusted in the power of Jesus. In what ways
have you trusted in the power of Jesus to heal you, to make
life better for you?
 In what ways have you shared the joy of being touched
by the healing power of Jesus?
Readings for the Week
February 15, 2015
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Lv 13: 1-2; 44-46; 1 Cor 10: 31—11:1;
Mk 1: 4-45
Gn 4: 1-15; Mk 8: 11-13
Gn 6: 5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Mk 8: 14-21
Jl 2: 12-18; 2 Cor 5: 20—6:2; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18
Dt 30: 15-20; Lk 9: 22-25
Is 58: 1-9a; Mt 9: 14-15
Is 58: 9b-14; Lk 5: 27-32
Gn 9: 8-15; 1 Pt 3: 18-22; Mk 1: 12-15
Scripture Invites Us to be a Sacrament….
a Sign of God’s Presence
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February 15, 2015
Training for new
Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors
Mon, February 23 and Tues February 24,
7-8:30 PM
You must attend both evenings.
Register with Pat in the Worship office
Email: [email protected] or 708-873-4652
Training for new Altar Servers –Grades 4-7
Choose one of the following:
Thursday, February 19th from 3:30—5 pm
Email: [email protected] or 708-873-4672
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ASH WEDNESDAY
February 18, 2015
Ashes will be distributed during
the following services:
6:30 AM Mass
8:00 AM Mass
12:30 PM Mass (school children)
4:00 PM Prayer Service
6:00 PM Spanish Mass
7:30 PM Mass
Reflection for Ash Wednesday
Feb. 18, 2015
“ ‘Even now,’ says the Lord, ‘return to me with
your whole heart…’ ”
Stations of the Cross will be prayed
3 times each Friday in Lent
February 20th
3:00 PM in English –Mary ‘s Stations
6:00 PM in Spanish
7:00 PM in English-Mary’s Stations
(Joel 2:12-18)
Even now, Lord? Even after we’ve turned away
from you so many times we’ve lost count?
Even now, Lord? Even after we’ve repeatedly
silenced the still, small voice of your Holy Spirit that
LENTEN REGULATIONS
1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to
abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the
Fridays of Lent.
2. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of
age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday.
3. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only
one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other
meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength,
may be taken according to each one’s needs, but
together they should not equal another full meal.
Eating between meals is not permitted on these
two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit
juices are allowed. When health or ability to
work would be seriously affected, the law does
not oblige.
4. To disregard completely the law of fast and
abstinence is seriously sinful.
5. Lent is the principal season of penance in the
Church year. All of the faithful are strongly urged
to develop and follow a program of voluntary selfdenial (in addition to following the Lenten
regulations), serious prayer, and a performance of
works of charity and mercy.
pulls us to acts of charity and away from acts of
darkness?
Even now, Lord? Even though we’ve made such a
mess of your world that it is almost impossible for
us to see a way to heal it?
Even now, Lord? Even though we cannot fully
comprehend our need to let go of all the “baggage”
that weighs us down?
Even now, you still want us back?
Even now, Christ invites us to return once again
to the healing Sacramental grace of Lent….grace he
confers upon us, once again, that we may be restored and healed, relax in his arms, open our hearts
to his amazing gift of love, and be a sacramental sign
of his presence to all whom we encounter.
Even now, Lord, we accept your invitation to
begin again.
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Nina McGowan, 2015
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Lenten Crosses
Sick List
Names for the bulletin sick list need to be called
into the Parish Office by Monday, at Noon in
order to be included in the following Sunday’s
Bulletin.
During the season of Lent we are once again
reminded of our need to commit ourselves to prayer,
fasting and almsgiving. These are the practices
which have always been a part of our Lenten
experience, and these are the practices which
prompt us to consider personal change and renewal
in our lives.
The Social Concerns Ministry will place crosses
with requests from our sharing parishes and other
local charities in the Narthex beginning on Ash
Wednesday.
You may select a cross as an
expression of your commitment to the practice of
almsgiving.
We will continue to place crosses in the Narthex
during the season of Lent. Please return your
unwrapped package, with the cross attached, at your
convenience before Palm Sunday ( March 29).
We ask that any gifts you bring be new. Please
place gift cards in the collection basket—do not
leave them in the Narthex.
Please Pray For The Sick
We continue to remember the sick, the infirm, and
all those recommended to our prayers; and
especially, the following, that they may
experience the healing and power of Christ:
Anna Basiorka, Josephine Bujan, Mary
Lou Butler, Evelyn Escudero, Gerard
Garcia, Marie Garcia, Joseph Green,
Ashley Gustafik, Karl Hoffman, Maureen
Hoffman, Robert Hopkins, Cecilia
Hoske, Frank Janociak, Jennifer, Keegan,
John Lestarczyk, Andeal Mallet, Dan
McCarthy, Patrick McDonald, Caitlin
O’Lena, Linda O’Rourke, Beverly
Pronobis, Bob Rehacek, Don Rominski,
Sylvia Russell, Sanford Shannon, Sean
Sheeran, Pat Tyrakowski, Dorothy
Wendt, Jill Wrobel, Lucille Wrobel, and
all those injured in service to their
country.
$41,000
$39,000
$37,000
$35,000
$33,000
$31,000
Jan 11
$35,766
Jan 18
$36,173
Jan 25
$33,785
Feb 1
$19,898
Please Pray For . . .
2014 Christmas collection: $190,158
Those who have died and their families
Lorraine Funkey, mother of Corey
“Brothers and sisters, whether you eat or
drink, or whatever you do, do everything for
the glory of God.”
Robert J. Kohlstedt, husband of Joann
Michael McCoy, nephew of Virginia
Walczak and Shirley Wolfe
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Do a quick check of your priorities. Where does
God rank in that list? If He’s not first, you have
some work to do. Putting God first in everything
helps develop the attitude of “ I am grateful for the
gifts God gave me” instead of “I want more”. For
most people gratitude leads to generosity.
Anne D. Binotti, mother of Linda Lyons
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“You’re still grieving?” This is a difficult question for
those who mourn the death of a loved one to hear. Grief is a
process that takes time. If you are grieving the loss of a
significant person in your life, perhaps it would be helpful for
you to come together with others who are also experiencing the
difficult pain of grief.
Support groups are held at 7:00 P.M. on the second and fourth
Tuesday of every month in the Library, which is located at the
west end of the Narthex of the Church.
There will only be one meeting in February on Tuesday,
February 24.
For further information, please call Sister Marietta:708-873-4635
Consecration To
Jesus Through
Mary
Come join may of your fellow parishioners in the
Commons on Wednesday, February 18th, from 7-9
pm for the preparation for the Consecration To Jesus
Through Mary.
St. Michael
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Learn:
Hooks and Needles
Why do Catholics do this
consecration?
will meet on Thursday,
February 19
at 7:00 in the chapel.
Ask:
Questions you always wanted
answers to
Join us:
Come and join us with St. John
Paul IV, and Blessed Mother
Teresa, and see why these great
saints did this consecration
All are welcome!
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Let Us Pray For Those Who Serve . . .
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen
United States Air Force
United States Army
United States Marine Corps
United States Navy
Sean Barrett
Eric Boele
Kelly Cawley
Ryan Conlon
David Glass
Susan L. Janks
Ken Juhl
Samantha Pronobis
Kyle Radke
Tim Schmidt
John Tomaskovic
Matthew Zamiska
Herb Adamson
David Bergunder
Carl Brandon
Brian Candos
Mary Cassidy
Vincent Cesaro
Jamie Conley
Brian Dommer
Larry Doria, Jr.
Mark Fiocca
Michael Fiocca
David Hargitt
Patrick Hausner
Joshua Holer
Jason Huggy
Carly Katalinic
Matthew Kohn
Maureen Kohn
Michael Kohn
John M. Kowalski
Alex Kudirka
Christopher Kudirka
Scott Linders
Daniel Magee
Peter Marudas
Andrew Mark Netzel
Benjamin Nonaka
Ricky A. Tavitas
Matthew Tybor
Lorelei Valkenburg
Xavier Vasquez
Christopher White
Eileen White
Scott T. Zaur
Dominic Annerino
Benjamin Cercone
Anthony Cesaro
Christian Conroy
Blaine Doran
Jack Flinchum
Brian Giaretta
Ryan Graal
Sean Kaspar
Robert Kurzweil
Jason M. Kut
Ian Markert
Matthew A. Morris
Aidan Muno-Kohn
Jacob Parisi
John Jacob Peulecke
Patrick O. Philipps
Martin Roman
Denis P. Ryan
Jason M. Schaub
Thomas Schueman
Nicolas Schultz
Michael Gustav Smith
Tom Spain
Michael Swift
George Trikolas
Michael J. Van Wyk
Christian J. Wydajewski
Mike Wieland
Marilyn Cesaro
Brad Chagnon
Brian J. Draper
Robert A. Islas, Jr.
Jonathan Kurzweil
Daniel Lennertz
Gabriele Miseviciute
Brian P. Molloy
Kara L. Molloy
Zachary Pulver
John T. Spannuth
Luke G. Warner
We give our sincere thanks and appreciation to all veterans who have served their country. We
continue to pray for our loved ones who are currently serving in the armed forces, whether they are
stationed overseas or in the United States. To submit a name to add to this list, please fill out the
information below and drop it in the mail to Steven and Marilyn Howard, 14965 West Avenue, Orland
Park, IL 60462 or email us with the information at [email protected]. We would ask that in order
to avoid any errors, please be sure to print the information clearly and submit it in writing rather than
via a telephone call. Please inform us when a loved one has been discharged in order for us to keep our
list up-to-date.
Name: _______________________________________________
Branch of Service: _____________________________________
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HOME MEETINGS NEXT WEEK!
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Place:
Friday, February 20th, 2015
7:00pm to 9:00pm
$5.00
St. Michael Gym
All 7th & 8th graders of the parish are invited to sign up for the Valentine’s
Day Dance. Permission slips are available outside the Youth Ministry Office
or at the Parish Office. Join your friends for an evening of music and
dancing. Sign up NOW! Money and permission slip are to be turned no later
than Thursday, February 19th. If you do not have permission slip signed by a
parent by Thursday, February 19th you will not be allowed into the dance.
No one will be allowed to sign up at the door. No hand written notes will
be accepted!
Call 708-873-4650 with any questions or e-mail
[email protected].
PASSION PLAY AUDITIONS
All High School Students are invited to take
part in the Passion Play. The live presentation
of the Passion of Our Lord is presented at the
Masses on Palm Sunday weekend, April 4th
and April 5th. Teens are needed for acting and music. Auditions will be
Monday, February 23rd and Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00pm in the
Teen Room. If you are unable to attend but would like to be involved
in the play call the Youth Ministry Office at 708-873-4650 or e-mail
[email protected].
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All 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Graders
are invited to sign up for . . . .
Youth Ministry Student Trivia Night
Date: February 27th, 2015
Place: St. Michael Gym
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Cost: $5.00
Deadline for sign up is February 20th, 2015
Sign up as a group of at least six, but you may have up to eight members. Each member of your group
must turn in a permission slip, $5.00 and list the members of the group. If you are not a member of a
group check the bottom of the permission slip and we will assign you to a group. All grades can be
members of the same group.
Food will be available. You must order and pay for pizza with your registration. Other items you can buy
that night. Pop, water, chips & candy will be available for $1.
All cell phones will be collected and placed in a basket on the table.
Permission slips MUST BE TURNED IN BY FEBRUARY 2OTH, 2015 to the Parish Office or Youth Ministry
Office. Questions call 708-873-4650 or email [email protected].
(Retain top portion for your information)
My son/daughter ____________________________________, (first & last name) has permission to attend
the Student Trivia Night on Friday, February 27th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. I hereby release and
indemnify the parish of St. Michael, its staff and volunteers, and the Catholic Bishops of Chicago, a
corporation sole, from any and all liability arising from claims of any kind of nature whatsoever from my
child’s participation in this activity. I understand that if my child violates any rules governing the event I
will be called to pick up my child from the premises.
Parent/guardian signature___________________________________Date_________________
Phone #____________________Emergency #_____________________Grade______
Members of my group____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_______ I need to be assigned a group.
_______cheese pizza $2 per slice – must be paid for with registration
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St. Michael Class of 1990
The St. Michael Class of ’90 will be celebrating our 25th reunion on
Saturday, August 1. We are hoping to reach all members of this
class, so please contact Noelle Collura via email at
[email protected]
Please help!! All donations on Ash Wednesday
will be used to help fund the Youth Ministry
Mission Trip this summer to Habitat for Humanity
in Charleston, West Virginia. Adults and teens
from St. Michael travel by van to help build
houses for families in need.
You are invited to join St. Michael's Men's Club
Golf League

Tee times on Tuesday afternoon 2:20-3:48
p.m. at Old Oak Country Club

League plays April 7th through September
22nd

New member applications are now being
accepted until February 28th.
Girl Scouts will be selling
cookies in the Narthex
February 21st
and
February 22nd.
For information, call Jerry Connors
at 708-460-2468 [email protected]
The St. Michael's Men's
Club.is a 36 year old social
and sports organization
formed in St. Michael's
Parish.
Thank you for your support!
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“Refreshments Will Be Available”
How many times have you seen that announcement in the bulletin, regarding some event or
celebration taking place at St. Michael Church?
Have you ever stopped to think how it all came together, and who was responsible for its
existence?
Recently, St. Michael hosted a three-day Parish Mission in which each night refreshments
were available. Those refreshments, cookies, cakes, brownies, Danish, were all (in most
cases) prepared by approximately thirty wonderful lady parishioners of St. Michael Church.
These ladies were asked to prepare or bring a dish of goodies to one night of the event. All
volunteered without giving it a second thought.
The organizer of this wonderful tradition is our own parishioner, Rose Kessen.
Many thanks to all the ladies who contribute their baking talents and goodies whenever
requested.
Special thanks to Rose Kessen for undertaking the planning and organizing of refreshments
for such special occasions.
You are invited to participate in a
Biblical Walk with the
Women’s Club
Thursday
Feb. 19
7:00pm
Blessed Mother, where you will
E Ministry
Room
experience an extraordinary pilgrimage through
Mary's life and see why she is an essential part of
our Faith. Guided by Dr. Edward Shri, author and
presenter, you will journey through the biblical
narrative of Mary's life and visit the places where
key events in salvation history occurred.
You will be introduced to the Blessed Mother on a
personal level and will see how Scripture History
and Jewish culture reveal the sorrows, anxieties and
joys Mary would have held in her heart.
Sue Cutello, a Cardiology
Advance Nurse from Palos
Hospital will be our speaker.
Guest cost is $10.00
Members are free
Refreshments will be served.
Please join your host, Deacon Jim Janicek on
Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00pm and be with
others eager to learn the life of our beloved Mother
Mary.
We will also be selling
Vince Keefe notecards.
Up to 40% of the cost will be
donated to an organization
helping the poor.
The program will continue for a total of nine weeks
and has a book fee set at $27.95.
Please call the office or Deacon Jim directly at 708955-1471, if you have any questions.
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Hello Vicariate V Eucharistic Adorers and
Chapel Leaders,
THANK YOU, for your devotion to
Eucharistic Adoration!!
You are cordially invited to attend Mass,
followed by breakfast with Bishop Andrew
Wypych. We would like to provide the
opportunity for you to spend some time and
share ideas with Bishop Wypych and other
people in Vicariate 5 who are involved in
Eucharistic Adoration. Bishop Wypych would like to hear about some of your positive Eucharistic
Adoration experiences as well as some of your challenges.
When: Saturday, February 21st
Where: St. Catherine of Alexandria
10621 S. Kedvale Oak Lawn, Illinois
Time: 8:30 am Mass with Breakfast immediately following
RSVP: Mary McNamara 773-443-3986
[email protected]
Feel Free to leave when you must. We anticipate finishing between 11:30am and Noon.
St. Michael Men’s Club
MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN
MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN MEN
Join us for refreshments and discussion
about our plans for upcoming events.
Tuesday,
February 17
7:00-9:00pm
in the Commons
Members, old and new,
are invited to the next
meeting of the
St. Michael Men’s Club!
New members are always welcome! Membership dues are $25/year.
For more information contact Bill Patterson
708-349-5407 - [email protected]
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Queridos amigos en Cristo,
Espero que todos hayan gozado de un feliz
año nuevo. Comenzando este año, vamos a tener
algunos cambios de los procedimientos para
requerir intenciones de la misa. La idea de la
iglesia católica es que se puede ofrecer la santa
misa para cualquier persona vivo o difunto.
Tenemos disponible solo tres intenciones para
cada misa de 1:30pm los domingos. Todas las
fechas para 2015 ya están disponibles. Entonces,
si saben de un aniversario especial, favor de pasar
con anticipación para apartar su misa. La iglesia
pide una donación de $10 para cada intención.
Favor de pasar a la recepción de la parroquia para
requerir intenciones. La oficina está disponible de
lunes a viernes entre las 8:30am a las 6:00pm y
los sábados y domingos entre las 9am y las 12:00.
Además, mantenemos una lista en la
oficina parroquial de las personas que se
encuentran enfermas y de sus seres queridos que
han fallecido en las últimas semanas para que
recemos por ellos en la misa dominical. Pueden
añadir los nombres de sus familiares e amigos
pasando a la oficina parroquial o llamando a la
señora Patty Rentería al (708) 873-4619. Este
servicio es completamente gratuito.
A partir de hoy, favor de hablar a la oficina
parroquial en vez de pasar a la sacristía. En caso
de emergencia, favor de referirse con el padre
antes de la misa.
Si tiene alguna duda o pregunta, favor de
comunicarse conmigo al (708) 873-4613.
Sinceramente suyo en Cristo,
P. Tomás Byrne
February 15, 2015
Prácticas Cuaresmales
1. Durante la Cuaresma, en la que el pueblo cristiano
se prepara para celebrar la Pascua y renovar su
propia participación en este misterio, se recomienda
vivamente a todos los fieles cultivar el espíritu
penitencial, no sólo interna e individualmente, sino
también externa y socialmente, que puede expresarse
en la mayor austeridad de vida, en las diversas
prácticas que luego se indican a propósito de los
viernes del año, en iniciativas de caridad y ayuda a
los más necesitados, emprendidas como comunidad
cristiana a través de las parroquias, de Caridades
Católicas o de otras instituciones similares.
2. El Miércoles de Ceniza, inicia la Cuaresma, y el
Viernes Santo, memoria de la Pasión y Muerte de
nuestro Señor Jesucristo, son días de ayuno y
abstinencia. Todos los mayores de 18 años y
menores de 59 años están obligados ayunar en estos
dos días. Ayunar significa que se toma solamente
una comida entera sin carne. Dos otros comidas sin
carne están permitidas, según las necesidades de la
persona, pero juntos no deben de salir en otra comida
entera. No se permite comer entre comidas, sino se
permite tomar leche y jugos. Si por razones serios de
salud o de trabajo el ayuno no es posible, no se
obliga.
3. Los otros viernes de Cuaresma son también días
de abstinencia por todos los católicos 14 años hasta
arriba, que consiste en no tomar carne, según antigua
práctica del pueblo cristiano. Es además aconsejable
y merecedor de alabanza que, para manifestar el
espíritu de penitencia propio de la Cuaresma, se
priven los fieles de gastos innecesarios tales como
manjares o bebidas costosas, espectáculos y
diversiones.
Horario Cuaresmal
Las siguientes son las fechas de cuaresma y del Vía
Crucis:
20 de febrero - Vía Crucis 6pm
27 de febrero - Vía Crucis 6pm
6 de marzo – Adoración del Santísimo
Sacramento 7pm - Capilla
13 de marzo - Vía Crucis 6pm
20 de marzo - Vía Crucis 6pm
27 de marzo - Vía Crucis 6pm
No Habra Via Crusis 6 de marzo
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Miercoles de Ceniza
15 de Febrero de 2015
“ ‘Aun ahora,’ dice el Señor, ‘vuelve a mí con
todo tu corazón…’ ”
(Joel 2:12-18)
¿Aun ahora, Señor? ¿Aun después de habernos retirado de ti tantas veces que hasta hemos
perdido la cuenta?
¿Aun ahora, Señor? ¿Aun después de que repetidamente hemos silenciado la quietud, la pequeña voz de tu Santo Espíritu que nos atrae a
obras de caridad y nos aísla de las acciones oscuras?
¿Aun ahora, Señor? ¿Aunque hemos hecho
un desorden de tu mundo que casi es imposible
para nosotros ver la manera de sanarlo?
¿Aun ahora, Señor? ¿Aunque no podamos totalmente comprender la necesidad de dejar atrás
toda la "carga" que nos pesa?
Aun ahora, ¿todavía quieres que regresemos?
Aun ahora, Cristo nos invita a volver una vez
más a la gracia cuaresmal del Sacramento de sanación…la gracia que él nos otorga, una vez más,
para que nos restauremos y sanemos, descansemos en sus brazos, abramos nuestros corazones a
su don maravilloso de amor y seamos un signo
sacramental de su presencia.
Aun ahora, Señor, aceptamos tu invitación
para un nuevo comienzo.
Entrenamiento para
Monaguillos!
Cuando: J ueves, Febrero 19, 2015 de
3:30p a 5pm
Donde: Iglesia de St. Michael
Quien puede tomar el curso? Niños en
cuarto, quinto, sexto, y séptimo grados
Quien oficiara la clase: El Padre Tomas
Si su hijo/hija está interesado/a en ser
monaguillo/a tienen que asistir a este
curso. Favor de llamar a Patty Renteria al
708-873-4619 y confirmar su asistencia.
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Voice of Saint Michael
Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time
February 15, 2015
Masses for the Week — February 14—21
4:30 PM
Saturday
6:00 PM
7:30 AM
Sunday
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
(Spanish) --- 1:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 AM
Monday
8:00 AM
6:30 AM
Tuesday
8:00 AM
Kevin O’Finn
Eric James Goetzke
Mary Monty McGrath
Len Doyle
James and Mary Catherine Minster
Karen Gudeman
Henriqueta Hernandez
Frank Murphuy
Mesias Rodriquez
Margaret Lappin
Fr.. Leo Lyons
Mary Ellen Liebewein
Joyce O’Shea
Chris Fricano
Mary Vargo
John Rodovicz
Barbara Richer
Eleanore Harris
Pastorcita Guzman
Irene Gniadek
Laura Redmond Ramirez
Lorraine Bezdek
Irene Marcello-Evans
Richard Goodrich
6:30 & 8:00 AM English
Mass
Wednesday
12:30 PM School Mass
4:00 PM Prayer Service
ALL INTENTIONS ARE FOR ST. MICHAEL PARISHIONERS
Ash Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
6:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
Robert Tesmond
Mario Romeo (pronounced rō MAY ō)
Richard J. Doyle
Richard Goodrich
Kazimer Scibor (pronounced SEE
Sandra Czerwonka
Antonietta Labriola
Joe Kirk
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Biggs
Carol Lang
Charlotte Brennan
Theresa and Bob Chubb
Charlotte Bonner
Charlotte Brennan
Richard Goodrich
Laverne Nichols
Sharon Castilleja
Walter Gniadek
Rymantas Juzenas
William Harrington
Charles W. Cummins
Eva Michuda
6:00 PM Spanish Mass
7:30 PM English Mass
Richard Doyle
Ed and Arlene Lorden
Lou Rimkus
Charlotte Bonner
Special Intention for the Kasper family
February 22, 2015 — First Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions
Lectors
Altar Servers
Eucharistic Ministers
4:30 PM
Fr. Jack
Mary Lacken
Irene Nowobilski
John and Lorita Yarmoska
Richard Vail
Margie Wierus
Kyle Fron
Meghan Lange
Sarah Wardlow
Mary Kate Wardlow
Lynn Backofen
Deacon Tom Bartholomew
Denise Dillon
NEED MINISTER
Juliana Gorski
Barb Holton
Tess Magsombol
Mary Pat O’Donnell
John Radecky
Joan Strueck
Rose Walsh
6:00 PM
Fr. Tom
John Pieczyrak
Thecla Gorski
Joseph P. Schwaller, Jr.
Emily Kaderabek
Carol Gianoli
Ryan Casey
Rachel Lewandowski
Annie Stachnik
Geneva Stachnik
Gerry Baker
Deacon Tom Bartholomew
Theresa Bongiorno
Ed Broniarczyk
Rose Broniarczyk
Sharon D’Ercole
Robert Kull
Dave Lewandowski
Joni Lewandowski
Marge Polo
Lisa Veith
7:30 AM
Fr. Paul
George and Vickie Alex
John Hatz
Joseph Schwaller
Leo Frainier
Carmen Izzo
Michael Frangella
Joe Frangella
Massimo Frangella
Matthew Parker
Lorraine Arena-Simmons
Deacon Tom Bartholomew
Mary Ann Draudt
Mary Hamilton
Greg Kozik
Robert McGlynn
Jeff Minarcik
PJ Paetow
Pat Phelan
Mike Ryan
Tammy Thomas
9:00 AM
Fr. Tom
Helen Wojcik
Richard Goodrich
Margaret O’Hara
Nicole Engelhardt
Vince Krydynski
Grace Hollowell
Joe Hull
Max Hull
Danielle Schleyer
Sue Auld
Deacon Tom Bartholomew
Bob Cacciato
Rose Camillone
Carolyn Edison
Della Jarosz
Joe Madden
Barb Madden
Noreen McGee
Bill Nebel
Sr. Marietta Umlor
Patty Allison
Jim Brudek
Sarah D’Astice
David Lynn
Monica Martino
Mia Martino
Dennis McCarthy
Deacon Mike McDonough
Bob Palermo
Elaine Panfil
NEED MINISTER
Young People’s Liturgy Presider — Pam Domico
10:30 AM
Fr. Jack
Margaret Monaghan
Joanne McDermott
Richard Goodrich
John Zigmond
Theresa Zigmond
Elizabeth Allison
Mark Martino
Mitchell Martino
Aiden Milkovich
Young People’s Liturgy Presider — Jenn Skalitzky
12:00 PM
Fr. Tom
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Braze
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gross
Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Dornacher
1:30 PM
Spanish
Mass
Fr. Paul
5:30 PM
Fr. Jack
Jack Dapkus
Andrew and Marie Lepori
Sam and Phyllis Zangri
Laura Hodge
Nanc Junker
Hannah Fanning
Ian Stoub
Emmett Twomey
Niamh Twomey
Ritchelle Baldivino
Nanette Fanning
Eileen Guajardo
NEED MINISTER
Deacon Mike McDonough
Ike Okla
Arel Ondoy
Timothy Sargis
Marilyn Stanczak
Val Stoub
NEED MINISTER
Maria Virgen
Letitia Sanchez
Isabella Trujillo
Maria Barrera
Lucy Barrera
Belen Carrera
Diacono
Eloy Molina
Albert Tracy
Patricia Tracy
Priscilla Tracy
Elia Vazquez
Irma Almanza
Esmeralda Calderon
Obdulia Corral
Alexia Espino
Carmen Flores
Kevin Cunningham
Mary Beth Mallet
Conor Cooke
David O’Keeffe
Claudia O’Keeffe
Laura Trippiedi
Kathy Cammack
Brian Cooke
Brendan Cooke
Kristy Durkin
Sarah Finn
Robert Hiter
Andrew Mallet
Deacon Mike McDonough
Mary Kate McIntyre
Jennifer Trippiedi
Naty Velada
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SUNDAY MASSES:
Saturday Evening:
4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Sunday:
7:30, 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 5:30 p.m.
Domingo: Misa en Español, 1:30 p.m. en iglesia
MASSES ON WEEKDAYS:
6:30 & 8:00 a.m.
MASS ON SATURDAY:
8:30 a.m.
ADDRESS CHANGES: Please stop by the Par ish
Office to complete an updated registration form
or to advise you are leaving the parish.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS:
Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Sunday
9:00 a.m. - Noon
BAPTISM:
Baptisms are celebrated several Sundays each
month at 3:00 p.m. Please call the Parish Office
to make arrangements.
SACRAMENT OF PENANCE:
Saturday
3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
CONFESION EN ESPANOL los primeros y terceros
Domingos de cada mes 12:30p—1:15p
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OFFICE HOURS:
Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Additional hours during Class Sessions
Summer hours may vary.
Session Times:
Elementary RE (Grades 1-5)
Saturday: A Session 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
B Session 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Junior High Program Nights (Grades 6-8)
Monday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
EDUCACION RELIGIOSA EN ESPANOL
Si usted desea que sus hijos reciban los sacramentos de la
confesión , Primera Comunión, y Confirmación en español,
debe registrar a sus hijos en las clases de catecismo
llamando a la Oficina Parroquial al 708-873-4619. Estas
clases se ofrecen en español. Si prefiere las clases en inglés,
favor de llamar directamente al 708-349-0769.
Diabetes Fair 2015
Get Moving, Get Control
Join us a Palos Community Hospital’s annual Diabetes
Fair to learn more about taking charge of your health.
During this year’s event, “Get Moving, Get Control”,
Michelle Adams, an exercise physiologist, will share tips
for living healthy and being active as key components
toward diabetes management.
This free event is for people with diabetes and their
family members. Information about the extensive
support services at Palos, including nutrition counseling
and comprehensive diabetes program, home health care
and physical therapy, also will be provided.
TIME/DATE: 8:30—11:30am Saturday, March 7
(Check-in at 8am)
LOCATION: Palos Community Hospital Auditorium
12251 S. 80th Ave Palos Heights
RESGISTRATION: 708-226-2330
COST: FREE
PARISH OFFICE
14327 Highland Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60462
www.saintmike.com
Rev. Paul C. Burak, Pastor
Dee Pietrzak, Administrative Assistant
Rev. Jack Jura, Associate Pastor
Rev. Thomas Byrne, Associate Pastor
Rev. William Finnegan, Resident Priest
Pat Chuchla, Pastoral Associate
349-0903
873-4611
873-4664
873-4612
873-4613
-4635
873-4652
Bernadette Cuttone, Principal
349-0068
Nancy Makowski, Assistant Principal
349-0068
Karen Boyle, Coordinator, Religious Education
349-0769
Gary Patin, Director of Music Ministry
873-4627
Rose Koch, Youth Minister
873-4650
Julie Pericht, Athletic Director
873-4641
DEACON COUPLES Tom and Becky Bartholomew
Tony and Eileen Cocco
Jim and Sharon Janicek
Michael and Donna McDonough
Abel and Yolanda Trujillo
Saul and Elia Vazquez
Bulletin deadline: Fr iday at 12 Noon.
Please e-mail articles, in Word or
Publisher for mat, to
[email protected].
Breakfast With A Cup
Of Spirituality
Saturday, February 28
9:00—11:00 a.m.
Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart
9201 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort
The presentation after the breakfast is entitled: “Mary’s Seven
Sorrows.” As we immerse ourselves in the Lenten season, let
us take time to reflect on Mary’s unimaginable sorrows. Mary
knew from the time Jesus was forty days old that a sword
would pierce her heart. She carried those unsettling words in
her mind and heart as Jesus grew in wisdom, age, and grace
before God and man. We will accompany Mary on her life
journey noting that in a life of much suffering, there can be
grace and peace. The donation for the morning is $15. To make
reservations email: [email protected] or
call 815.464.3886