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St . Michael Parish
14327 Highland Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 — 708-349-0903
www.saintmike.com
Voice of Saint Michael September 19, 2021
This week’s readings are truly timeless. I think they speak to people of all ages. Every age
seems to have its own set of challenges and difficulties. Sometimes there is the challenge of
war, violence or poverty. Our times are challenged with these and a more inclusive word --
bullying.
Bullying is not just something that happens to children and teenagers. It happens to young
adults, adults and senior citizens. It has reached epidemic proportions. Social Media has
not helped. Many people feel the freedom to write about anyone at any time without
realizing the damage that is done to someone’s feelings or reputation.
When we bully, we first judge others and then decide they are inferior to us. Then we put
them down to build ourselves up. Sometimes we try to get others involved so that we do not
have to do it alone. However, is this the way that decent people should act? Is this the way
Christians are supposed to behave?
St. James tells us no. St. James tells us what is at the bottom of judging. St. James says,
“Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every foul practice.”
When we judge others and find them lacking often times the problem is ours. We are often
jealous and self-ambitious. We covet but do not possess; we envy but we cannot obtain; we
fight and wage war using everything at our disposal – insults, half-truths, slander, and
gossip. True wisdom comes from above. How will we recognize it? It is pure, peaceful,
gentle, works together with others, and is full of mercy and good fruits. Let us follow the
Wisdom of God, and not the foolish wisdom of our world.
Catechetical Sunday
This weekend we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. The theme for this year is “Say the Word
and My Soul Shall be Healed”. We should recognize these words as they are similar to
those we pray before receiving Communion, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under
my roof; only say the word and my soul shall be healed”. Catechetical Sunday is a
wonderful opportunity to reflect upon the role that each person plays by virtue of Baptism,
in handing on the faith and being a witness to the Gospel. This is done in our daily life, our
families, our work, and our church involvement. This is an opportunity for all of us to
rededicate ourselves to the mission of Jesus as a community of faith. We are all called to be
catechists. Not everyone is called to be in a classroom setting, however, all are called to be
catechists. A catechist is, first, a person of faith, a disciple of Christ and then a witness to
others. We are called to be witnesses to Christ’s love, mercy and compassion. Can you
imagine what our world would look like if we all accepted our call to be catechists to each
other?
Seminary Appeal
This weekend is the Annual Seminary Appeal. I ask you to be generous in support of the
Annual Seminary Appeal and to continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and
religious life.
In Christ’s love, Fr. Frank
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Taking Home the Sunday Scriptures Have you ever had a conversa on
Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time with someone about who the best
September 19, 2021 basketball player is? If you are
from Chicago, you might say
St. James message of peace is as true now as Michael Jordan. Then, you would
it was two thousand years ago. Where else do wars hear other people’s opinions:
and terrorism come from, than people holding on to LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Larry Bird….the list goes on
wealth, power, or hatred? But the message James and on! It is an honest conversa on to have with friends
shares, and that of Jesus in the gospel, is a simple call
– who is the best at baseball, football, cheerleading or
to be different. Neither of them condemns anyone.
They call us to look at what we really want and what dance? It can be a fun conversa on and bring up a lot of
truly brings happiness. good memories of games played in the past.
Jesus’ disciples argued about who was This conversa on is similar to what Jesus overheard on
greatest. Instead of slapping them down for their his way through Galilee. He overheard his disciples
selfish pride, he looks at what they could be and calls talking about who they thought was the greatest. Jesus
them to a different attitude. To be truly happy, they used a child to let them know that God loves all of us
must let go of pride and arrogance; they must learn equally – there is no greatest according to God, we are
that serving others is the only way to experience love all the same in His eyes. The importance of using a child
and joy. to help the disciples to understand this is simple. You
We are no different today. We have to learn
that having the latest gadget, the most expensive cell- see, in those days, children were to be seen and not
phone, or the latest-model car are at best temporary heard. People in those days did not think children were
delights. And that being admired by acquaintances is as smart as we know them to be today! They took them
never as lasting as loving someone for themselves. for granted and some mes ignored their ideas or the
Jesus offers even more: the joy of being loved by way they viewed life. However, Jesus wanted us to know
God and helping others to know Him. Think about that all people, no ma er the age or gi s that they were
Jesus’ words to the disciples: He is the Son of God, given, were loved equally by God.
yet he wants to lead us not just to himself, but to the This is important to think about. O en, we may view
Father. people in power to be amazing and perfect. However,
Can we learn to be more excited about what
they are just like you and me. God loves them just as
God has done for us than what we did to improve our
home? Can we share our faith in God’s mercy instead much as He loves you and me! You may know kids in
of bragging about our golf or bowling scores? Are we school that are good at math, sports, science, reading
more interested in impressing members of the and that is all great and amazing – but all of that is not
opposite sex, or treating all people with respect? the MOST important to God. God gave us these gi s and
St. James ends our second reading with a it is important to use them but understand that what IS
challenging statement: He says we ask but don’t important to God is that you love Him – just like He loves
receive because we ask wrongly. How often do we you! He wants you to build a rela onship with Him.
desire things that won’t really make us happy? Do we One of the things that I remember about Kobe Bryant,
pray for things we don’t really need? Would we ask when he passed away, was the fact that he went to
God to punish those who hurt us, or to help us
church right before his tragic death. Kobe Bryant was
forgive them? Let us ask God to show us his love and
to help those around us to experience it too. arguably one of the best basketball players of our me.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. However, he understood that he had a gi given to him
by God. He went to church to praise God and to give
thanks. Many of his fans had peace in their heart
knowing that Kobe went to church prior to his death.
Sunday: Wis 2:12, 17-20; Jas 3:16-4:3; Mk 9:30-37 Kobe may not have been a perfect human being. He may
Monday: Ezr 1:1-6; Lk 8:16-18 not have been a perfect husband, father or friend but
Tuesday: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Mt 9:9-13 God loved him – just like he loves you and me. Isn’t it
Wednesday: Ezr 9:5-9; Lk 9:1-6 wonderful to know that God loves us this way? It gives
Thursday: Hg 1:1-8; Lk 9:7-9
Friday: Hg 2:1-9; Lk 9:18-22 me a lot of peace knowing that God loves us – even
Saturday: Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; Lk 9:43b-45 though we aren’t perfect. Let us pray: Father, thank you
Sunday: Nm 11:25-29; Jas 5:1-6; Mk 9:38-43, 45, for loving me so much! Help to remember this all the
47-48 days of my life.
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR RCIA: The Rite of Christian
SEPTEMBER 20—26 Initiation of Adults is the process
All Mass Intentions are posted on the parish web site through which people learn about
and are read at Masses. the Catholic faith and join our
Monday, September 20, 2021 community of believers. The
6:30 am Irene Radecky sessions include presentations on
scripture, sacraments, prayer, seasons of the
8:00 am Kathleen Varnagis liturgical year, church history and other topics.
Cheryl Pilarczyk Former RCIA Participants have said:
* RCIA is such a special experience each week,
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
6:30 am Virginia Bialek I feel so welcomed, and received with warmth and
kindness.
8:00 am People of St. Michael * I looked forward to RCIA every Sunday. It
was a very rewarding and enriching experience.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 * I joined RCIA in order to have a better
6:30 am Joy Witt understanding of my husband’s faith. Through the
Darlene Pryszcz course of the year, I found that every week I was
8:00 am Daniel Kardas attending less for someone else and more for me.
David Perez The knowledge and support I gained was
exceptional and the Easter Vigil was the
Thursday, September 23, 2021 culmination of a fabulous year of growth for me.
6:30 am People of St. Michael * I wish I had done this years ago. Who might
8:00 am Fred Becker be interested?
* A spouse who would like to understand why
Friday, September 24, 2021 Mass is important
6:30 am People of St. Michael * A friend or neighbor who asks questions about
why Catholics do the things they do
8:00 am People of St. Michael
* Someone who never had any religious
Saturday, September 25, 2021 MORNING education
8:30 am People of St. Michael * Someone who has been away from the Church
for a while and would like to take another look
Saturday, September 25 EVENING and If you know someone who may have similar
Sunday, September 26, 2021 feelings, please invite that person to consider
4:30 pm Kathleen Varnagis
RCIA. In order to know more about the process,
Bernard Tess please call the parish office at 349-0903.
Rita Thompson Attention: St Vincent de Paul
Helen Ercoli
Chuck Kalousek Bundle Weekend
7:30 am Anthony Armijo
Gina Bendivenga
9:30 am Camille Brewster
Steve and Marilyn Viz
Bridie Murray When: Saturday & Sunday
Joe Schwartz October 2nd & 3rd
Richard Geimer
11:30 am Emma Becker What: Clothing, household items,
Giuseppe La Spina toys, craft supplies,
Sofia Jura sports equipment
1:30 pm People of St. Michael
Thank you! The SVdP Team
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Eucharistic Holy Hour, WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Rosary and Benediction Megan Lisek & Edward Ryan
Tuesday, September 21 September 25, 2021
3:30 PM in Chapel
NOTE LOCATION!
Fr. Geofrey will offer Holy Hour twice a
month. One of the Holy Hours will be at Please Pray For The Sick
3:30 pm in the Chapel and the other at We continue to remember the sick, the infirm,
7:00 pm in the Church. Please check the and all those recommended to our prayers; and
bulletin for dates, times, and locations for especially, the following, that they may
Holy Hour. experience the healing and power of Christ:
Tom Berta, Sharon Burbridge, Pat Chuchla,
Ronnie Dryier, Tom Hudon,
July Monthly Contributions Correction Maureen Jandacek, Lisa Johnston,
$ 105, 160 Catherine Lenart, Helen McGeehan,
John Micun, Donna Micun, Jason Nonaka,
August Monthly Contributions William Nowicki, Tim O ‘Shea,
$ 121, 866 Donald Patterson, Lorraine Peppmuller,
Julie Stratton Radilla, Marie Seaman,
Support St. Michael Parish Lois Skowronski, James Winskas, Bob Yatka,
by shopping at AmazonSmile. Audrey Zarembski, Mark Zuro
and all ill from coronavirus and those injured in
SHOP with Amazon Smile and service to their country.
the school/church will receive .5% of
qualifying purchases made. When you shop with
Amazon sign in to SMILE.AMAZON.COM and select Please Pray For . . .
St. Michael as your charity. Those who have died and their families
eGiving with Faith Direct Barbara Hankins, wife of Melvin
Please join in enrolling by visiting
www.faithdirect.net to enroll Sharon LaMantia, wife of Joe, mother of Jeanine
securely online. and Joseph
Our parish code is IL851.
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To inspire you to make a joyful noise (sing at mass) once more,
I’ve put together a list of seven great reasons to do so:
Reason #7: Singing makes us happier.
Singing makes us happier. Did you know that singing releases dopamine? When people
undergo a CT scan while singing, numerous areas of the brain light up. Motor, auditory,
planning, organization, memory, language (if words were involved), and emotional centers
of the brain all become active when you sing. Not only that, but the emotional network also
augments the social bonding and empathy pathways as well. Basically, singing music together helps us to feel
more connected to each other and releases the “happy hormone” dopamine, something we very much need
after a year of isolation. For more, see Choir Singing Improves Health, Happiness….
You are invited to join
St Michael Children’s Choir
Fall Masses:
Sunday September 19 11:30 a.m.
Sunday October 17 11:30 a.m.
Saturday October 23 4:30 p.m.
Saturday November 6 4:30 p.m.
Saturday November 20 4:30 p.m.
Rehearsals are Thursdays at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Ministry Room
All Elementary through Junior High students are invited!
To sign up, please return this form to the parish office or email to Gina Torbett,
Children’s Choir Director gtorbett@saintmike.com
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Children’s Choir Sign-Up Fall 2021
Child’s Name: ________________________________________
Child’s Grade: ________________________________________
Parent’s Name: _______________________________________
Parent’s Email: _______________________________________
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Ministers of Care Training
“I will not forget you.
See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands.” Isaiah 49:16
Ministers of Care visit the faithful in hospitals, nursing homes,
assisted living facilities and in private homes to provide a listening
presence, prayer and the Eucharist. Participants in the required
Ministry of Care training and formation sessions are certified through the Archdiocese of Chicago Office for
Divine Worship. Sessions are offered in two languages, English and Spanish. Qualities of a Minster of Care
include an ability to listen, to maintain confidentiality, prayerfulness, compassion and a gentle and dependable
manner. Before registering for Ministry of Care Training and Formation, potential participants must contact
his or her parish
Ministers of Care Training
• Date: Wednesdays: September 22 & 29, October 9, 2021
• Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
• Presenter: Sr. Gael Gensler OSF
• Loca on: St. Francis of Assisi Parish at 151st St & Wolf Rd.
REGISTER AT https://ministrycommissionv5.com/event-registration or call the parish office at 708-349-0903
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Training
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion is the formal title of laypeople
who distribute the Eucharist during Mass. This training provides all those
wishing to serve in this ministry sufficient spiritual, theological and practical
preparation to fulfill their role with knowledge and reverence. All ministers
of Holy Communion should show the greatest reverence for the Most Holy
Eucharist by their demeanor, their attire, and the manner in which they
handle the consecrated bread or wine. This training is open to adults and teens who have received their
confirmation.
Liturgical Minister Training for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
• Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021, & Wednesday, September 22, 2021
• Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
• Presenter: Kathy McNicholas
• Loca on: Incarna on Church on 127th St between Central and Ridgeland Ave.
REGISTER AT https://ministrycommissionv5.com/event-registration or call the parish office at 708-349-0903
Day of Reflec on for Ministers of Care
It is essen al for a Minister of Care to be able to share their love of Jesus with those
that they are ministering to. An opportunity for recharging, strengthening, growing
and nourishing your faith is being offered.
• Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021
• Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• Presenter: Fr. Michael Foley
• Loca on: St. Gerald Church in Oak Lawn
REGISTER AT https://ministrycommissionv5.com/event-registration or call the parish office at 708-349-0903
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Aguirre, David
Alejos, Mrs. Marlene M.
5 TH
Allison
Baumgarten, Mr. and Mrs. Gary R.
Bingen, Mrs. Elizabeth E.
Bock, Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Dave Pytynia
Borowski, Mr. and Mrs. John T.
Burns, Mr. and Mrs. Brian $500.00
Cafferty, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Ermel, Mrs. Nancy C. Jankiewicz, Mrs. Geraldine
Cannatello, Mr. & Mrs. Frank W. Farrell Jarosz, Mrs. Mary M.
Canterbury, Lynn Farrell, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory K. Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. Kevin E.
Chenore Filetti, Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Karsky Family
Cismoski, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Floro, Dr. Lourdes D. Katalinic, Mr. and Mrs. Marc F.
Colby, Mrs. Marilyn Fojas, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Keefe, Mr. and Mrs. Brian J.
Cunnea, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Frangella, Gina Kelly, Miss Rosemary
Cybor, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Fuhrman, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Kowalski, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey
Dahm, Ms. Janet M. Furlong, Debra Kwak, Miss Joyce and Mr. Bill
Daliege, Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Garcia, Ms. Angelica Landers, Mr. and Mrs. John P.
Davidson, George Gausselin, Ms. Jeanine E. Laurinaitis, Mrs. Judith
Davila, Alma Gerretse, Mrs. Judith Lebert, Mr. and Mrs. Mark R.
Davis, Edward Gieselmann, Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Levato, Mrs. Margaret A.
DeCesare, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gorham, Mr. and Mrs. John Lombardo, Mrs. Mary Anne
Demma, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne M. Grigas, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M.
DeNardo, John Hacek, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Maandig, Drs. Emma and Edgar
Devens, Robert Harms, Brian Madsen, Mr. and Mrs. George M.
Domico, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Magee, Dr. and Mrs. James J.
Donovitch, Mr. & Mrs. William J. Hilker, Nick Manyak, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis M.
Doody, Mrs. Mary Huie, Sarah Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Terrence L.
Duffy, Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Hurley, Donna Martiradonna, Mr & Mrs Francesco
Dunne, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Jager, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. James D.
MORE NAMES NEXT WEEK!
Duszynski, Mr. & Mrs. William J. Jandacek, Gregg
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Catholic Charities
DAYBREAK CENTER/SHEPHERD’S TABLE
On the first Saturday of every month a group of 8th graders & High
School students prepare and serve lunch at the Shepherd’s Table -
Christ of the Breadlines by Fritz Eichenberg
Soup Kitchen in Joliet. We will be going on
Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00am until 1:00pm.
If you are a teen and would like to lend a hand, please email Therese Hansen at
hansentherese12@gmail.com To register.
You need to email your name and phone number; Therese will contact you.
At this time only 4 teens will be allowed at the Soup Kitchen, masks will be worn.
We leave from St. Michael’s parking lot at 8:00am.
Deadline for sign up is September 29th
Transportation will be provided.
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SHEPHERD’S TABLE NEEDS YOUR HELP!!
CAN YOU HELP? Our teens will be serving spaghetti and meatballs for lunch at the Soup Kitchen
this coming Saturday. Please donate breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, onions, eggs, spaghetti
noodles, French bread, cans of green beans, butter, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, ranch dressing,
olive oil, fresh fruit, liters of pop, and homemade desserts.
.
Place your donations in the Narthex kitchen on
Thursday & Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE for your generosity!
St. Michael Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry would like to thank
everyone who supported the Mum Sale.
It was very successful!
Thank you to all the volunteers who
unloaded the truck, sorted the mums,
put the orders together, and carried the
mums to cars.
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HELP SAVE LIVES IN FLOSSMOOR
Here’s how to take part in 40 Days for Life in
our community:
Vigil location: Flossmoor Planned Parenthood.
Public right-of-way on street side of driveway light
poles. 19831 Governors Highway Flossmoor, IL
Parking: Please par k on the south side of 198th
St. All parking lots in the immediate area are
private property.
Vigil hours: 7am to 7pm daily
Local contact: Richar d 40dsfl@gmail.com
You can protect mothers and children by Learn more … get involved … and sign up for
joining this worldwide mobilization to pray and prayer times by visiting our campaign at the web
fast for an end to abortion! address shown below!
Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils, and
community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 40daysforlife.com/ lossmoor
1,000,000+ volunteers!
With God’s help, her e ar e the pr oven r esults in
550 cities:
19,198 babies saved fr om abor tion
221 abortion wor ker s conver ted
112 abortion center s closed
Hooks and Needles, St. Michael Prayer Shawl Ministry, began in 2005. For 16 years we
have knit and crocheted hats, scarves, shawls, and baby blankets,. These items have been given to
parishioners, neighbors, friends, the Christ neo-natal unit, Loyola Cancer unit, Hines Hospital, the armed
forces, South Suburban Hospital cancer unit, Palos Hospice, the American Red Cross, the Soup Kitchen and
more. Each item is made to enfold someone in pain or distress with love and
with prayer.
Each item is unique – made with love, in prayer, by a talented man (yes!) or
woman who has offered to share a special talent. It is estimated that we have
made and donated approximately 8,000 items in the last 16 years.
Everyone is invited to join our group. If you knit or
crochet, but are unable to attend you can always drop off
your shawl at the parish office. There is no fee required
for a prayer shawl for a loved one! Cash donations
are always appreciated to purchase yarn and other materials.
Our 2021 schedule is:
9:00a.m. until 10:30 a.m. :
September 21 October 12 October 26
November 9 November 23* December 7
The location for November 23 may be off campus
7:00 p.m. until 8:15 p.m.
October 21 November 18
For more information, or to request a prayer shawl please call: Donna 708-403-2122
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St. Michael Pack 381
Thank you for helping our pack fuel our scouting
adventures by participating in our annual
fundraiser. We appreciate the help and we are
excited TO DO OUR BEST.
Cub Scouts of our parish will be selling popcorn items (Carmel corn, microwave butter
and kettle, & popping corn) as the pack’s only fundraiser. Please support the pack by
purchasing popcorn after all masses on September 25th and September 26th.
The pack will also welcome orders placed online for a larger variety of choices.
1. Please visit their popcorn store at http://www.prpopcornstore.com/
Please find your favorite and place it into your cart.
Don’t forget to enter the pack’s scouting ID at checkout
Name: Saint Michael
Scout ID: 0T9VO8
Wait for your popcorn to arrive at your door with free shipping!
Don’t wait to place your order!
The last day of our fundraiser is 10/22/2021.
Thank you and Take Care! The Cub Scouts of St. Michael Parish
Knights of Columbus Bishop Sheen Council # 10858
Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities
On Saturday September 18th and Sunday September 19th, the Knights of Columbus
will be taking donations after all Masses for people with Intellectual disabilities.
For all donations, the Knights will give out Tootsie Rolls.
The Knights will be stationed outside the Church asking for these donations as you leave Mass.
Your donations go directly to support the Park Lawn and St. Coletta’s facilities that provide
support and training for people with intellectual disabilities. Your support and donations go a
long way helping those in need.
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FUN FOOD FASHION FRIENDSHIP
Join St. Michael Women’s Club at our Fundraiser for Charity
SURROUNDED BY THE SOFTNESS OF SPRING
BUT FASHIONS FOR THE FALL
LUNCHEON FASHION SHOW AND RAFFLE
Thursday, September 23, 2021
NOON to 3:00 P.M. at the Orland Chateau
Fashions from Soft Surroundings modeled
by some of our talented members.
Tickets available for $45.00 from the parish office
through September 16th.
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Care For Our Common Home
join SouthWest InterFaith Team volunteers
at the Cook County Forest Preserves
spend a morning with people of other faiths to restore and preserve habitats by
removing invasive species such as honeysuckle and buckthorn.
Gloves, tools, training, and light refreshments provided.
Details: Location: McClaughrey Spring Woods,
W. 119th St. and S. Kean Rd., Palos Hills, IL
Day & Time: Saturday, Sept. 25, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Contact: Bryan Burke, bryanburke93@gmail.com to sign up!
Kids under 8 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Do you need service hours for school? Sign up!
SWIFT is a Non-Profit Organization made up of synagogues, churches,
& mosques located in the South & South-West suburbs of Chicago. www.swiftinterfaith.com
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Las lecturas de esta semana son de verdad eternas. Creo que se dirigen a personas de toda
edad. Cada edad parece tener sus propios retos y dificultades. Algunas veces existe el reto de
la guerra, la violencia o la pobreza. En nuestro tiempo existen estos retos e inclusive una
palabra más – bullying.
El Bullying no es algo que sólo les pasa a los niños o a los adolescentes. Esto les pasa a los
jóvenes, adultos y a personas mayores. Ha llegado a proporciones epidémicas. Los medios
sociales no ayudan. Mucha gente se siente con la libertad de escribir sobre quien sea, a
cualquier hora, sin darse cuenta del daño que se hace a los sentimientos o a la reputación de
alguien.
Cuando hacemos bully, primero juzgamos a los demás y luego decidimos que son inferiores a
nosotros. Luego los degradamos para nosotros enaltecernos. Algunas veces tratamos de
involucrar a otros para no hacerlo solos. Sin embargo, ¿es esta la manera en que la gente
decente actúa? ¿Es este el supuesto comportamiento de los Cristianos?
San Santiago nos dice que no. San Santiago nos dice lo que existe en el fondo del juzgar,
“Donde existen envidias y espíritu de contienda, allí hay desconcierto y toda clase de
maldad”. Cuando juzgamos a los otros y los vemos deficientes, por lo regular nosotros
somos el problema. Estamos regularmente celosos y auto-ambiciosos. Codiciamos pero no
poseemos; envidiamos pero no podemos obtener; peleamos y participamos en la guerra,
utilizando todo a nuestro alcance – insultos, medias-verdades, calumnia y el chisme. La
verdadera sabiduría viene de arriba. ¿Cómo reconocerla? Esta es pura, pacifica, gentil, trabaja
en unión con los demás, y de gran misericordia y buenos frutos. Sigamos la Sabiduría de
Dios, y no la sabiduría tonta del mundo.
Domingo Catequético
Este fin de semana celebramos el Domingo Catequético. El tema de este año es, “Di una
Palabra y mi Alma Sanará”. Debemos reconocer estas palabras pues son similares a las que
decimos antes de recibir la Comunión, “Señor, yo no soy digno de que entres a mi casa; di
una sola palabra y mi alma quedará sana”. El Domingo Catequético es una maravillosa
oportunidad para reflexionar sobre el papel de cada persona por medio de la virtud del
Bautismo, en pasar la fe y ser un testimonio del Evangelio. Esto se hace en nuestra vida
diaria, en nuestras familias, nuestro trabajo y nuestra involucración en la iglesia. Esta es una
oportunidad para todos nosotros para re-dedicarnos a la misión de Jesús como una comunidad
de fe. Todos somos llamados a ser catequistas. No todos son llamados a un salón de clase; sin
embargo, todos somos llamados a ser catequistas. Un catequista es, primero, una persona de
fe, un discípulo de Cristo y luego un testimonio para los demás. Somos llamados a ser un
testimonio del amor, la misericordia y la compasión de Cristo. ¿Pueden imaginarse lo que
este mundo sería si todos aceptáramos nuestro llamado a ser catequistas unos a otros?
Petición para El Seminario
Este fin de semana es la Petición Anual para el Seminario. Les pido su apoyo y generosidad y
que continúen rezando por vocaciones al sacerdocio y la vida religiosa.
En el amor de Cristo, Padre Frank
15Voice of Saint Michael September 19, 2021
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St. Vincent DePaul Society..708-349-0903 ext 669
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For help with problems arising from alcohol Angeles Samano o Maria Cuellar ext. 506
Local AA Meetings Dealing with Domestic Violence (physical,
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The Crisis Center……………………708-429-7233
St. Michael……………………...….Thursday 6 pm for group support and/or free one-on-one counseling
St. Julie………Saturday 7:30 pm & Monday 8 pm Se habla español
Alcoholics Anonymous………….708-389-1380
Alcohólicos Anónimos…………..773-847-4843 Marital Difficulties
Retrouvaille ………………………….800-470-2230
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Narcotics Anonymous…………...708-848-4884
Gambling Problems Gamblers Anonymous Holbrook Counseling Center of Catholic
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Dr. Eileen Fera……………………....630-541-7342
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Emotions Anonymous …………... 708-383-0200
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Fr. Bob Rohrich……………………..630-257-9235
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Arnie Skibinski…………..askibinski@steseton.com
Dr. Jeff Dire………………..……….630-674-4295
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A Communion Visitor to the homebound/ill
Parish Office…..…………………….708-349-0903 Sr. Jude More,LCSW, DCSW, R.N.708-974-3336 x 333
Annulment Information Dr. Barbara Jarvis-Pauls………...…...630-740-3074
Family & Women’s issues, Downers Grove
Donna McDonough………………….708-349-0903 Mayslake Ministries………….630-852-9000
Fr. Kurt Boras……………………….630-257-4640
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Dr. Greg Rodriquez...………708-845-5500 ext 149
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Rev. Frank A. Kurucz, Pastor 873-4611
Weekday Masses:
Rev. Geofrey Andama, Associate Pastor 873-4612
Monday - Friday 6:30 and 8:00 am
Saturdays 8:30 am Rev. Daniel Villalobos, Associate Pastor 873-4613
Lunes 7:00 pm (Spanish)
Pat Chuchla, Pastoral Associate 873-4652
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Monday-Saturday 7 a.m.—5 p.m.
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Confessions: Every Saturday from 3:00 – 4:00 pm Maureen Morrissey, Asst. Principal 349-0068
Confesiones en Español : cada lunes 6:00-7:00 pm mmorrissey@saintmike.org ext. 696
Holy Hour, with Rosary and Benediction are being
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Rose Koch, Youth Minister 349-0903
To schedule Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals, or rkoch@saintmike.com ext. 650
Memorial Masses, call the parish office.
Hispanic Ministry prenteria@saintmike.com 349-0903
Religious Education Kelly Martinez ext. 619
September 13 through April 12th . . .
Mondays - 1:00-8:00pm DEACONS Tom Bartholomew (retired)
Tuesdays - 1:00-8:00pm Tony and Eileen Cocco
Colin and Sarah Huie
Thursdays - 1:00-5:00pm Jim and Sharon Janicek
Fridays - 9:00am - 2:00pm Michael and Donna McDonough
Emails to kmartinez@saintmike.com are checked Abel and Yolanda Trujillo
daily and responded to within 24 hours.
Parish Office Hours:
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You may also leave a voicemail at any time.708-349-
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