May 25, 2014
Sixth Sunday of Easter
ST. GEORGE CHURCH
6707 West 175TH STREET · TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS 60477 · stgeorge60477.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Peek-a-boo
We, the faith-filled
community of St. George,
nourished by God’s Word
and His Sacraments and
renewed by the Holy Spirit,
accept the call to continue
the mission of Christ by
living in, sharing and
transforming our world.
MASS TIMES 2014
Daily:
7:30 am: Monday thru Friday
8:45 am: Tuesday & Wednesday
Saturday: 8:00 am
Vigil of Sunday: 4 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am,
11:30 am & 5 pm
Holy Days: to be announced.
Confessions (Reconciliation)
After the 4:00 pm Mass on
Saturday and after the 7:30 and
9:30 am Masses on Sunday.
CATHOLICS COME HOME
The title of this article refers to a childhood
game most of us have played at one time or
another with very young children, even to
the point of hiding our eyes with our
hands. With a joyful glee toddlers cover
their eyes and imitate us in gesture and an
attempt to say “peek-a-boo”.
The practice of our faith is not a game.
Yet some treat it with the same casual
attitude.
Sometimes we get too comfortable with
our loved ones and, without thinking,
disrespect them. We may be critical of our
spouse or children in a public way, yet we
would never consider saying the same
critical viewpoints openly about friends or
fellow workers. We may show negative
attitudes or feelings at the dinner table, yet
be as sweet as syrup when we see the
person we are criticizing.
Do we have the same disrespect for the
Lord? Do we rush out before Mass is
completed for poor reasons of not wanting
to get “caught in traffic”? Do we criticize
parish policies without finding out all the
facts. How do we dress when we come to
church? Does it show respect for both the
Lord and my brothers and sisters in the
Lord?
What is my attitude toward singing and
praying aloud? Do we make excuses
rather than try to participate fully so that
others will be encouraged and strengthened
by my response? When I receive
Communion do I take time to thank the
Lord or do I rush out and in effect treat the
Real Presence as if it was just a
communion wafer? What do my actions
tell others about my interior belief?
The opening line of today’s gospel is: “If
you love me, you will keep my
commandments.” Do I take time, just one
hour a week, to celebrate Mass and truly be
present to the Lord and community?
One last game comes to mind as I write
about the Mass and putting our faith into
action. Hide-and-go-seek was always a
lot of fun as all the participants hid hoping
the person who was “It” would not find
them before they made it back “home”
safely. Do we treat our faith the same
way? Do we hope to make it safely back
home without being seen or caught in the
“in between” time? Jesus is the Good
Shepherd who seeks us out not to play
games but to walk with us on our journey
of life. He is there to pick us up and to
help us each day. He also asks us to be his
hands and feet and caring presence in our
own day and age. I invite you to make a
commitment to St. George. Become
involved. Feel the Spirit. It is more than
my writing. It is the Lord who invites and
is counting on your response.
--Fr. Ken Fleck
Suggestion Box Inquiries have been made
as to whether or not the 8:30 Sunday Mass
will be restored. The three year decision
making process that was followed to reach
this new schedule included a parish survey,
consultation with the staff and Parish
Council and a consensus decision. It will
remain as our consultative bodies have
heard.
Guide Book and Directory Update
We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book &
Directory for the church. The book contains the who, what,
when, where, why and how of our church. The book is provided
at no cost to our church, including the mailing to each family,
and again is being subsidized by local businesses that advertise
in it.
MONDAY, May 26
Memorial Day
No School
TUESDAY, May 27
Does St. George Church database have your family membership
record correct? Here is your chance to update your record for
our annual Guide Book & Directory with any changes, additions
or deletions that may have occurred in your family over the past
year.
Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Are
you preparing to move soon? Are all of your children still at
home and are they all included in your membership record? Do
you want your record published?
If you have not already informed the church office about
changes to your record, please let us know now so that the
information in the Guide Book & Directory is correct. The
church office number is (708) 532-2243 or email
[email protected].
If you own or manage a business and would like to find out how
to advertise in our book, please call the church rectory at
(708) 532-2243.
Recent survey results by Guide Book Publishing show that
92.1% of families would rather patronize our Guide Book &
Directory advertisers over non-advertisers. It “does pay” to
advertise in our Guide Book & Directory.
8:00 am PART-PART Rm.
9:30 am Fun & Games-Meeting Rm. 4
2:00 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rms. 1&2
7:00 pm Baptismal Preparation-Quiet Rm.
7:00 pm School Board Meeting-Board Rm.
7:30 pm Pro-Life Meeting-Meeting Rm. 4
WEDNESDAY, May 28
2:00 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rms. 1&2
7:00 pm Life Moves On-Meeting Rm. 3
7:00 pm School Board Prospective New Member Dinner-Rectory
Meeting Rm.
7:30 pm AA Meeting-O’Connell Hall
7:30 pm Al-Anon-School Classroom
THURSDAY, May 29
9:30 am Catholic Women Sharing Faith-Quiet Rm.
11:00 am PART-PART Rm.
12:00 pm Band Lessons-Meeting Rms. 1-3
1:45 pm PART-Georgian Rm.
5:00 pm PART-Rectory
6:30 pm Teen Choir-Music Rm.
7:00 pm Band Recruitment Meeting-Meeting Rm. 1
7:00 pm Baptismal Preparation-Quiet Rm.
7:00 pm Café Soul-Teen Rm., Board Rm.
7:00 pm Quinceanera Rehearsal-Georgian Rm.
7:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal-Church
FRIDAY, May 30
12:30 pm Staff Appreciation Luncheon-Meeting Rms. 1-3
6:00 pm Band-Meeting Rm. 3
7:00 pm Bingo-O’Connell Hall, Georgian Rm.
7:00 pm Graduation-Meeting Rms. 1-3, Gym, Church
8:00 pm Narcotics Anon-School Classroom
SATURDAY, May 31
1:00 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1
2:00 pm Wedding-Church
5:00 pm Reconciliation-Church
7:00 pm Volleyball-Gym
SUNDAY, June 1
Fair Trade after Masses-Brides Rm.
Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses
8:30 am PART-Bride’s Rm.
10:00 am Bread and Word-Meeting Rm. 4
12:30 pm Baptismal Preparation-Meeting Rms. 2&3
1:00 pm Baptisms-Church
Cover photo courtesy of Roman Wojcik
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Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477
ST. GEORGE PARISH
INFORMATION
▪Anointing of the Sick/Reconciliation can be
arranged by contacting the Rectory to have a priest
celebrate the sacraments with the person who is
seriously ill or homebound.
▪Baptisms will take place on the first and third
Sunday of every month at 1 pm. The family must be
registered. A baptismal preparation program is
obligatory in ADVANCE; call the Rectory to register.
▪Christian Initiation of Adults is a program for
anyone inquiring and seeking information about
entering the Catholic faith. Contact the Rectory or the
Youth Ministry Office.
▪Holy Hour with Benediction takes place on the
First Friday of the month at 7 pm in the church.
▪Hospital Visits can be made by our priests or
deacons, if notified by family members or friends.
Although sacramental needs of patients are
administered by the hospital chaplain or by a local
priest, in an emergency, St. George clergy will
respond to sacramental needs.
▪Ministry of Care Eucharistic Ministers are available to visit, pray with, and bring Holy Communion to
those who are sick and unable to attend Mass. Notify
the Rectory when this service is needed.
▪Perpetual Adoration takes place in the Holy
Family Chapel located southwest of the church.
▪Registration We welcome new members with open
arms. We set the table to welcome you after the 9:30 am
Mass on the third Sunday of the month in the Cahill
Center or by appointment with one of the priests in
the rectory.
▪Stewardship involves your time, talent and
treasure. Contact the Rectory for assistance in getting
started in any of the Parish’s ministries and
organizations. Please remember St. George Parish
when planning your estate or preparing your will.
▪Wedding arrangements must be made four months
in advance of the wedding date. You must be a
registered parishioner for six months prior to making
arrangements. Please schedule your church date
before reserving your hall.
▪Bulletin information provides updates on parish
and Archdiocesan events. Please submit articles or
recommendations to [email protected] by
Monday noon before publication date. Because of
space limitations, articles will be limited to St. George
activities and information, as well as Archdiocesan
events and news. All articles are subject to editing
and will be published at the discretion of the Pastor.
No guarantees can be made as to size or placement
of the articles.
Small Faith Community Masses
This summer we will be offering Mass at your
home anytime from June 2 to August 30, 2014.
This Mass can be celebrated at your home any day
Monday thru Friday and Saturday morning. The
Mass is intended to bring neighbors and friends
together to share in the Banquet of the Lord and
can be followed with some food and fellowship. A
home blessing will be offered at the end of Mass. If
you would like one of your priests to come and
celebrate Mass at your home, call the rectory at
(708) 532-2243 for more information and to
schedule a date. We look forward to hearing from
you.
We recently welcomed the following into our
Parish Family in May:
Anthony and Marie Secco
Patrick and Mary Flynn
Janine Vezina and daughter
Catherine
Thomas O’Neill
Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass
The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held
on Sunday, September 14, 2014, at 2:45 pm at Holy
Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago,
Illinois.
Couples married in 1964 interested in attending this
celebration should contact their parish to register.
For further information call Marriage and Family
Ministries Office at (312) 534-8351 or visit the
website: www.marriageandfamilyministries.org.
May 25, 2014 • Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Readings for the Week of May 25, 2014
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/1 Pt 3:15-18 or 1 Pt 4:13-16/Jn 14:15-21 or
Jn 17:1-11a
Acts 16:11-15/Jn 15:26--16:4a
Acts 16:22-34/Jn 16:5-11
Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Jn 16:12-15
Acts 18:1-8/Jn 16:16-20
Acts 18:9-18/Jn 16:20-23
Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-16/Lk 1:39-56
Acts 1:1-11/Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
©Liturgical Publications Inc
CATHOLIC WOMEN SHARING FAITH
A ministry of prayer, communication and education!
Meetings: Quiet Room, second floor, Parish Life Center
Prayer support email ministry: We are a group of over 100 PRAYER
WARRIORS. We share prayer requests via mail
and pray for each other’s intentions. Very powerful. Please join us!
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry offers unique, handmade shawls, free of charge, to
those who for whatever reason may need a “Hug from God”. Our shawls are
made with love and prayers, then they are washed and blessed at St. George.
We appreciate donations of yarn and funds to support the ministry.
Monday evenings in May Women’s Faith Formation, 7:30 - 9:30 pm
5/26 - No meeting - Please pray for those who died
while serving our country.
Thursday mornings in May Prayer Shawl Ministry, etc., 9:30 - 11:30 am
5/29 - Prayer Shawl Ministry
All ladies welcome! Call Maureen Cetera at (708) 253-5592 or email
[email protected] for more information.
Pilgrimage to
Guadalupe, Mexico
with Father Roberto Mercado
December 3 - 9, 2014
$1,495 per person
$200 deposit due by August 3.
Remaining balance due by September 3.
Payment includes: airfare/bus/
transportation/bed/breakfast/dinner/
taxes.
Not included: tips - $65 per person/
lunches/insurance/alcoholic beverages/
souvenirs.
Sign up online or mail in a check. Visit
the website at www.medj1.com or send
payments to:
Totally Yours Co.
P.O. Box 897
Hillside, IL 60162
For more information contact Guy
Murphy, Monica-Pia, Beth, Julie, Linda,
Lin or Jacklyn at (630) 279-8424.
To view the itinerary and flyer regarding
this pilgrimage, visit St. George’s
website at www.stgeorge60477.org.
(U.S. passport is required for travel.)
The Holy Name Society had an open meeting last Monday night in
O’Connell Hall with the guest speaker being the Tinley Park Police K9
unit. Office Reins and his assistant Officer London put Yambo through
his paces of finding the bad guy and searching for drugs.
It was a great time for all present and hoped more parishioners had
attended. Officer London and Officer Reins received a certificate of
appreciation. Yes, Yambo did too along with a dog bone!
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Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477
THIS WEEK
MONDAY
MEMORIAL DAY NO SOFTBALL, NO CAFÉ SOUL
Wed., 7 to 8:30 pm
Middle School Teen Night, Teen Room
Thurs., 4 to 9:00 pm
Day Break Soup Kitchen, Joliet
us on Facebook at St. George Teen Connections!
Mission Trips to Cape Girardeau, MO! !
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HS to Cape Girardeau July 13 19!
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITES!
Daybreak Soup Kitchen in Joliet!!
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Thurs.! May 29; Tues.! June 10
Join us for one or for both! 4 to 9 pm!!
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Catholic Kidz Camp!
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For incoming HS freshmen through seniors. !
Young Adult (Ages 18!39) July 20 26!
*Deposits of $50 for either trip due by June 1.
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Teen & young adult volunteers needed to
lead the funfilled week for the kids!!
Open to incoming 7th graders and older.
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See parish website for all forms & more details!!
CoEd Summer Softball!!
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Incoming HS freshman to current seniors
Games June to early August!!
Practice every Mon. 67:30 pm, rain or shine! !
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Janelle
Krzmarzick,
Director of
Youth Ministry
(708) 532-8234
jkrzmarzick
@stgeorge60477.
org
MIDDLE SCHOOL TEEN NIGHT!!
Wednesday, May 28, 7!8:30 pm
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Come and bring a friend as we hang out in the
Teen Room! FRIENDS, GAMES, POOL TABLE,
FOOSBALL & DELICIOUS SNACKS!!
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General permission slips available on the parish
website! Please bring one along if you did not
already to the spring cleaning event!!
Catholic Kidz Camp at St. George
It may be hot this summer but kids will be cool at Camp!
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Grades K through 6th
Parade Around the Our Father with St. Joseph of Cupertino!
Learn the meaning of the Perfect Prayer on earth given to us by Jesus, the
Perfect Teacher! Join us for 5 FUN-FILLED DAYS of exciting lessons, cool crafts,
fun games, upbeat music, creative skits, hands-on activities & snacks!
DATES: Mon., June 23 through Fri., June 27, TIMES: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm!
LOCATION: St. George Catholic Church, Cahill Center!
Registra)on forms can be found on the parish website & at the entrances of the
church. Cost is $40 per child (includes t!shirt!)!
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Please return the registra.on form and payment to:!
St. George, An: Janelle Krzmarzick, 6707 West 175th Street,!
Tinley Park, Il 60477 Phone (708) 5328234!
In observance of Memorial Day, the Rectory Office will be closed on Monday, May 26th.
May 25, 2014 • Sixth Sunday of Easter
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A PRAYER FOR THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Almighty God, send your blessing upon all who serve in our armed forces. Shield
them from all harm. Let peace be the sentry that stands guard over them. Put an
end to wars all over the earth, and hasten lasting peace. Grant this through our
Lord Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, now and forever. Amen
Capt. Patrick Akers, Air Force
PO3 Mary Balkas, Coast Guard
Cpl. Michael Bayer, Marines
Sgt. Jacob Berry, Army
LCpl. Phillip Bosco, Marines
LCpl. Mark Bradley, Marines
Spc. Amanda Brennan, Army
Staff Sgt. Robert Brennan, Army
2Lt., Michael Caddigan, Army
Sgt. Kristin Carrero, Marines
Bradley Clemmer, Air Force
SSgt. Heidi Currie, Air Force
LtCol. Kevin Currie, Air Force
Maj. Patrick Currie, Air Force
Pvt. Maximilian Daniel, Army
Sgt. James Dewey, Army
Capt. Christopher Doering, Army
PO2 James J. Guerino, Navy
Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Hollendoner, Navy
Spc. Ryan Hollendoner, Army
LCpl. Jonathan Idrovo, Marines
Lt. Erin Janofski, Navy
Becky Johnston, Air Force
LCpl. Bryan Johnston, Marines
L.Cpl. Ashton Kahne, Marines
Cpl. Joseph Kowalczyk, Marines
Spc. Martin McCarthy, Army
Lt. Cmdr. Sean Miner, Navy
Spc. Joshua S. Mitchell, Army
PFC William Nelson, Army
Alexandra Novak
Lt. Charles W. Novak, Marines
Elizabeth O’Neill, Navy
Lt. Thomas I. Ohl, Marines
AA Tabitha Tikalsky Roberts, Navy
Amn. Michael Sarniak, Jr., Coast Guard
SSgt. Alison Smallwood, Air Force
SSgt. Chaise Smallwood, Air Force
Lt. David F. Steinberger III, Navy
LtCol. Donald Tomich, Marines
Spc. Alexander Waters, Army
Pvt. Chris Wicks, Army
Spc. Shawn Wicks, Army
If there are parishioners currently serving in the United States military, we would
like to know. Please call the Rectory and tell us the name of your dear one and he/
she will be remembered in the prayers of our community and the name posted in the
bulletin. Please indicate branch of service and rank.
PRO-LIFE
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ST. GEORGE PRO-LIFE PLANNING MEETING
St. George Pro-Life will meet on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:30 pm in the Cahill
Center, meeting room 4. We will plan activities for the coming year and
discuss recent Pro-Life events. Please join us to share your ideas. If you have
been thinking about getting involved, please come to this important meeting.
Your help is needed to restore respect for life. You can make a difference. If
you can attend this meeting, please call Gail Shannon at (708) 429-4654 or
Bill Beckman at (708) 429-2762 to let us know you are willing to help.
ROSARY CRUSADE FOR LIFE
On Saturday, May 31 you are invited to attend the Rosary Crusade for Life
prayer vigil, seeking spiritual assistance to prevent women and their preborn
children from becoming victims of abortion. We will leave from St. George
parking lot at 9:25 am to travel to Family Planning Associates at 659 West
Washington, to pray the Rosary and other prayers for about 75 minutes. If you
need additional information or a ride, call Bill Beckman at (708) 429-2762.
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Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477
Monday, May 26
7:30 - Deacon Richard Kristinat †
Rik Kristinat †
Tuesday, May 27
7:30 - Ed Ciz †
Sue Losieczka †
8:45 - For the Intention of Len Astrowski
Wednesday, May 28
7:30 - Deceased Members of the Hilliard
Family†
8:45 - Mass for Parishioners
Thursday, May 29
7:30 - Paul Gilbert †
Henry and Anna Miskowicz †
Friday, May 30
7:30 - Gene Stump †
Saturday, May 31
8:00 - Mass for Parishiones
4:00 - Joseph and Jean Perlikiewicz †
Edmund Sullivan, Sr. †
Sunday, June 1
7:30 - Angela Disabato †
Jarmilla Watters †
Barbara and Janusz Sliwa
(35th Wedding Anniversary)
9:30 - Leonard Maes, Jr. †
Phyllis James †
Mike Manhattan †
11:30 - Michael and Brian Cameo †
Peter Calzavera †
5:00 - Mass for Parishioners
Michael Manhatton †
(Brother of Janine Sullivan)
†Deceased
CHURCH SUPPORT
May 17 & 18
Offertory:........................$15,330.00
Sharing Parish
(St. Gerard Majella)............$247.00
Children: 51 envelopes.........$76.36
Thank you
for your continued generosity!
EVANGELIZATION AND SOCIAL DOCTRINE
Welcomed Through Baptism
The following baby was baptized and
welcomed into our parish community
last Sunday:
Mary Kate Sullivan daughter of
Patrick and Amy (Schulte) Sullivan
In Need of Your Prayers
Please pray for the following members
of your parish community:
John Anast, Len Astrowski, Wendy
Bosco-Bowman, Tammy Bowman,
Marlene Briscoe, Francis Coelho,
Salvatore Damico, Marcia Fitzpatrick,
Lucy Gollinger, Albert and Evelyn
Holup, Ann Kot, Robert Kular, Julie
Lehmann, Dawn Leslie, Theresa Lynn,
Christine Madsen, Frank Olesky, Chuck
Quinn, Amelia Schmidt, Gene Siemek,
Susan Staunton, Sandra Wickeham
Called Home to the Lord
Please remember in your prayers those
who have died in the past weeks:
James Gollinger, Edward Leeson, James
Campbell, Jacqueline Redden
Wedding Banns
St. George Parish wishes to announce
the forthcoming marriages of:
Thomas J. Harrison and
Melanie E. Benoit
Sean Framke and
Lynda Stanis
Christopher S. Ragsdale and
Sasha N. Bajzek
Robert T. Powers and
Kelsey R. Schwider
Mass Times forTravelers
Summer travelers may be interested to
know that they can log on to
www.masstimes.org for information on
Catholic Mass times
throughout the country. You
may learn where the nearest
church is as well.
The church, sharing in mankind’s joys and hopes, in its anxieties and sadness,
stands with every man and woman of every place and time, to bring them the
good news of the Kingdom of God, which in Jesus Christ has come and
continues to be present among them. In the midst of mankind and in the world
she is the sacrament of God’s love and, therefore, of the most splendid hope,
which inspires and sustains every authentic undertaking for and commitment to
human liberation and advancement.
To man involved in a complex of relationships within modern societies, the
church addressed her social doctrine. As an expert in humanity, she is able to
understand man in his vocation and aspirations, in his limits and misgivings in
his rights and duties, and to speak a word of life that reverberates in the
historical and social circumstances of human existence.
With her social teaching the church seeks to proclaim the Gospel and make it
present in the complex network of social relations. It is not simply a matter of
reaching out to man in society but of enriching and permeating society itself
with the Gospel.
The way people live together in society often determine the quality of life and
therefore the conditions in which every man and woman understand themselves
and make decisions concerning themselves and their vocation. For this reason,
the church is not indifferent to what is decided, brought about or experienced in
society; she is attentive to the moral quality - that is, the authentically human
and humanizing aspects - of social life.
Society - and with it, politics, the economy, labor, law, culture - is not simply a
secular and worldly reality and therefore outside or foreign to the message and
economy of salvation. Society in fact, with all that is accomplished within it,
concerns man. Society is made up of men and women, who are the primary
and fundamental way for the church.
By means of her social doctrine, the church takes on the task of proclaiming
what the Lord has entrusted to her. She makes the message of the freedom
and redemption wrought by Christ, the Gospel of the Kingdom, present in
human history. In proclaiming the Gospel the church bears witness to man, in
the name of Christ, to his dignity and his vocation to the communion of persons.
She teaches him, the demands of justice and peace in conformity with divine
wisdom.
Redemption begins with the Incarnation, by which the Son of God takes on all
that is human, except sin, according to the solidarity established by the wisdom
of the Divine Creator and embraces everything in his gift of redeeming Love.
Man is touched in the fullness of his being: a being that is corporeal and
spiritual, that is in a solidary relationship with others.
Fr. Blaise
Join Our Newest Group At St. George…
Fun and Games!
Come join us for games and fellowship. Come alone or bring a friend or two!
The group meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month, in meeting room 4 in
the Cahill Center, from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm. May 27 is our next meeting date.
There are no dues. Just come out and have some fun!
We meet on the second floor in the Cahill Center, meeting room 4. Ring the Religious
Ed bell on the left side of the entrance through the Cahill Center’s glass doors.
May 25, 2014 • Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Liturgical
Ministers
May 31 & June 1
4:00 pm
7:30 am
9:30 am
11:30 am
5:00 pm
Fr. K. Fleck
Fr. Tomy
Fr. K. Fleck
Fr. Tomy
L. O’Brien
D. Whitaker
N. Opyd
T. Doyle
N. O’Malley
N. Gayeski
L. Whitaker
G. Hendzell
T. Schutzius
K. Rodriguez
R. Betancourt
K. Kiner
D. Budny
K. Banasiak
D. Bazan
T. Framke
G. Rycyzyn
C. Flores
M. Benjamin
L. Vaicik
D. Laveck
B. Windish
P. Liput
J. Denton
M. Bonnamy
T. Weglarz
P. Windish
K. Lyons
S. Hanna
Eucharistic
E. Weglarz
J. Yock
M. Spengler
R. Schutzius
Ministers
R. McKalip
B. Akroush
P. Hendzell
B. Beckman
L. Schreiber
H. Ballard
R. Karasek
M. Davilo
S. Stanton
A. Graff
D. Karasek
F. Fancsali
R. Strugala
S. Rogina
D. Lynch
J. Garofalo
B. Urbanski
T. Rycyzyn
J. Moore
L. Lamberty
E. Zielinski
B. Topping
J. Yock, Jr.
W. Wawzenek
J. Schreiber
A. Fuhri
A. Skarbek
M. Houlihan
B. Moriarty
J. Weglarz
J. Roth
N. Smith
M. Houlihan
T. Moriarty
A. Yock
M. Houlihan
C. Moriarty
P. Tubay
Choral &
Guitar Group
T. Cetera
P. Quatrini
D. Budny
Celebrants
Deacons
Lectors
Altar Servers
J. Panek
V. Weglarz
Cantors
R. Clausius
Sacristans
L. O’Brien
L. Vaicik
D. Wallace
Schedule also available online at: www:stgeorge60477.org and is subject to change.
Don’t Drown
I was driving past a small country church the other day. The sign in front of the church read, “No one drowns by falling in the
water. One drowns by staying in the water.” That might be well and good, but once you’re in the water, it’s not always easy to get out.
The same is true in our spiritual lives. We sometimes fall into the waters of materialism and self-indulgence, and it’s not easy to get out,
especially if we fall in the deep end. But, we can get help. When we feel like we’re drowning in our spiritual journey, it’s time to come
to Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in the Holy Family Chapel, and ask for Our Lord’s help. He’s there anxiously waiting for us, and
ready to throw us a life-line of His love and His graces. You might even get dry from the radiance of His love and be back on the way
toward spiritual happiness. Even better, call Bill Beckman at (708) 429-2762, and sign up to visit with the Blessed Sacrament for an hour
every week. This way Our Lord will help you keep away from the troubled waters, and keep you headed down the path to eternal
happiness where the only waters are the waters of eternal life.
Terry Dorencz
8 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church • Tinley Park, IL 60477
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
The May 13 pilgrimage was a wonderful tribute to Our Lady, and a testimony of love
and caring and working together for the good of others. Huge thanks to Theresa
Hughes, Martha Pena, and Fr. Roberto for the great gifts of your talent, effort and
loving service which made the pilgrimage prayerful and
memorable for so many good people of St. George and
neighboring parishes.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe at Maryville in
Des Plaines is beautiful! Our summer seminarian,
Miguel, offered an interesting and helpful presentation on Our
Lady of Guadalupe and we learned many new facts about this
tradition of belief, and the cloth that Juan Diego presented as
proof of the apparition. Fr. Marco, who leads the congregation
at the Shrine, presented the fascinating history of the Shrine at Maryville and information
about the community that worships there. Thousands come for Masses each weekend,
and on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12,
upwards of 100,000 join to celebrate!
Our Mass, celebrated by Fr. Roberto, was
inspirational and intimate. Thanks, Fr. Roberto, for
suggesting the perfect song for the opening of our
liturgy, La Guadalupana, and thanks to the
spontaneous choir and voices who carried us
through this lovely traditional song of blessing. The
rosary in four languages and the worship aid to accompany this
was particularly powerful. The incredible power and joy of being
surrounded by the world community, the One Body of Christ,
feels like God's Kingdom, and we were able to make that happen with our pilgrimage from St. George.
May 13, the anniversary of the first appearance of Our Lady at Fatima, was celebrated with our
pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Let us pray that Our Blessed Mother was honored
by our love, devotion and efforts, and that through our prayers, joined with Her prayers, we will touch
the heart of our Savior, and bring His Peace upon ourselves, our parish, and all those we love.
THANK
YOU
St. George Church & School
The Super Bingo-Raffle fundraiser was a great success for our school, being a fun afternoon of bingo, raffles and fellowship for our
parish community.
Thank you to our St. George family for contributions of game sponsorships, donated raffles items, donated lunch items and desserts,
volunteers, players, and any other ways not listed here!
In addition, a HUGE thank you to the entire St. George staff for providing the support needed to host this exciting event!!
Also, a special thank you to school families for your generous food donations and to the Friday Night Bingo volunteers, especially
Cathy Currie, for their support throughout the years!
Our fundraisers cannot be successful without your help!
Sincerely,
St. George School Board
Super Bingo-Raffle Committee
May 25, 2014 • Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Monetary donations can be made on the website or
at any Chase bank location under the name,
Embrace Emily. If you would like to donate any
material items, please email us at
[email protected] to arrange a pick up
time. We look forward to putting you on our
sponsors list to recognize your generosity at the
event and on the website. Thank You!
Visit our website or Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/EmbraceEmily for more
information!
MEMORIAL DAY
Please remember your deceased loved ones by attending one of the Catholic Cemeteries Field Masses held on
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th in 37 Catholic Cemeteries. Please call (708) 449-6100 or visit
www.catholiccemeterieschicago.org for a list of Masses near you.
PARISH STAFF
Pastor .................................................... Rev. Kenneth Fleck
Associate...............................................Rev. Tomy Abraham
Associate.......................................Rev. Roberto Mercado, Jr.
Resident .................................................. Rev. Blaise Coelho
Deacons.............................. Gregory Bartos, Peter Manning,
........................................... Joe Panek, John Ficker (Retired)
Business Manager ...................................... Darlene Georges
Music Director.............................................. Robert Mockus
Coordinator of Religious Education ............... Nancy Bishop
Principal............................................................... Paul Smith
Director of Youth Ministry………………Janelle Krzmarzick
SCHOOL
6700 West 176th St.
(708) 532-2626
Fax: (708) 532-2025
School Website: stgeorgeschool.org
YOUTH MINISTRY
6700 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center)
(708) 532-8234
E-mail: [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
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Fax: (708) 532-3372
E-mail: [email protected]
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Parish Website: stgeorge60477.org
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