OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOVEMBERPage 3 St. Mary of the Woods - November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe QUEEN OF HEARTS WEEKLY UPDATE St. Mary

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REV. AIDAN O’BOYLE,

PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

St. Mary of the Woods Parish I 7033 N. Moselle Ave., Chicago, IL 60646 I 773-763-0206 I www.smow.org

MASS SCHEDULE Sat. evening, Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 AM Weekdays: Mon-Wed. 6:30 and 8:00 AM Thurs. 8:00 am Fri. 8:30 AM Sat. 8:00 AM Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00 AM, (9:00 AM during school) and 7:00 PM CONFESSIONS: Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:15 PM

MISSION STATEMENT We are a community of believers, proclaiming that Jesus is Lord. We come together as Catholics to celebrate the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist, to hear and be transformed by the Word of God, to bring Christian values and love into our world, and to live and share the teachings of Jesus. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we strive as a parish family to further the Kingdom of God, making God’s presence felt and extending the caring spirit of Jesus.

O U R L O R D J E S U S C H R I S T, K I N G O F T H E U N I V E R S E

NOVEMBER 25, 2018 For this I came into the

world, to testify to the truth.

~ (John 18:33b-37)


A LETTER FROM OUR PARISH ADMINISTRATOR

A Thanksgiving Weekend Message

Thanksgiving Day is a day of tradition - stuffed turkey, family get togethers and renewing friendships. It is a day when communities gather together in prayer to express their sentiments for being thankful.

Although grateful for all the blessings that come to us through family and friends - and some-times even a stranger - we know that it is God who ultimately is the giver of all good gifts. He is the source of all goodness. To be grateful to Him is the best gift we can receive.

In marking this holiday, I thank God for the privilege He has given me to live and serve amount you as a priest and for the generosity of those who serve in His name in our parish and school. I am deeply grateful to all of you - the men and women, boys and girls of St. Mary’s for your commitment in faith to God and your love for our parish and school. Truly, for the generous spirit of so many fine people in our parish family, I am profoundly grateful!

What I like about Thanksgiving is what this unique time of the year calls us to: gratitude. Most people I talk to seem to appreciate this holiday over Christmas in large part because of the cultural, commercial chaos that has become associated with Christmas. But sometimes even Thanksgiving focuses too much on the turkey and the trimmings, leaving this too strictly a culinary exercise. Gratitude does not just happen because of a piece of cooked poultry, but more importantly it is about finding that internal space which might actually lead me and all of us to a better world. Not everybody reading this article or coming to St. Mary’s this weekend was with family or sitting at a table. Some of our parishioners found themselves alone, mourn-ing this as the first ‘holiday’ without someone. For some, family may not be a reality. But Thanksgiving is important. Beyond a big fancy meal, Thanksgiving calls us to be aware of this God of ours whose only desire is to nourish and sustain us. We see a lot of tough things happening in the world today. From illness to violence to sheer chaos, we face the darkness. For many, this Thanksgiving may seem like an insult to their woundedness. But may our deepest prayer be that God helps us become mindful of who we are, who we are called to be, and what we are capable of bringing to the ‘table’ of the world.

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday weekend and remembering you in my Masses and prayers each day.

Have a blessed week.

Father Aidan O’Boyle


QUEEN OF HEARTS WEEKLY UPDATE

St. Mary of the Woods Parish is partnering with City’s Edge for a Queen of Hearts raffle to benefit our school!

Next Drawing: Wed., November 28th at 9:00 pm At City’s Edge 5310 W. Devon

Here’s where you can buy tickets this week*:

City’s Edge*, 5310 W. Devon The Parish Rectory*: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

After all the weekend Masses* at the Queen of Hearts table, located near the Hiawatha Street entrance of the Church. CASH ONLY!

Check out the new JACKPOT Board at the sales tables for the

most up-to-date Jackpot!

Follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/St-Mary-of-the-Woods-Parish) for more information and for weekly results! (To see the complete list of rules, regulations and more details,

visit www.smow.org/queenofhearts

Jackpot stands at $ 35,215 as of November 14, 2018.

Card Numbers previously drawn: #10 - 10 of Spades (August 26) #14 - Jack of Spades (September 5) #51 - King of Hearts (September 12) # 1 - 3 of Hearts (September 19) #31 - 7 of Spades (September 26) #32 - 7 of Hearts (October 3) #24 - 6 of Spades (October 10) #21 - Joker (October 17) # 6 - 6 of Diamonds (October 24) #27 - 10 of Clubs (October 31) #44 - 2 of Diamonds (November 7) # 54 - 8 of Hearts (November 14)


PARISH LIFE

THANK YOU!!

The me has come to say THANK YOU to all of the Coaches and Athle c Board members who have been commi ed to the student athletes of St. Mary of the Woods. For the

past 11 and a half years, it has been my honor to serve as Athle c Director. It is a job I have come to love and the part I have loved the most is watching your sons and daughters grow up before my eyes. They have turned into young men and women who have gone on to many great things with their lives. Parents should be very proud! I have been in-volved in SMOW Athle cs for almost 30 years and am re ring as Athle c Director on December 31st, 2018. It is me for me to babysit my granddaughter and help my son with the arri-val of another baby. I want to personally thank every coach who volunteered to coach and share their knowledge of the sport with the kids they coached.

The coaches make our Athle c Program what it is today. I also want to thank everyone who served as President of the Athle c Board. They worked very hard (mostly behind the scenes) to make sure every aspect of our program ran smoothly every minute of every day. I want to thank every Athle c Board member who also volunteered and sat in countless mee ngs and did countless things without so much as a pat on the back. I want to thank the Teachers of SMOW for their dedica on and Commitment to teaching your kids every day. I have walked the Halls of SMOW for many years and I am in awe of the teachers. The school secretaries also deserve my thanks for answering my calls, making announce-ments at school and making me a copy or 2 when my printer at home was broken.

Last, but not least, I want to thank the parents for allowing me to be a part of their children’s lives. It was a Great ride!! Everyone along the way has been very suppor ve and it has meant the world to me. THANK YOU!! I also feel very lucky that Harry Comerford will be taking over for me as Athle c Director!! Harry has coached at SMOW for many years and will step right in seamlessly!! His email address is [email protected]. Dan Stapleton will be in charge of schedul-ing anything to do with the gym. His email is [email protected].

I am also re ring from being in charge of the Rectory Calen-dar. Mary Dosek, who has been very helpful in assis ng me, will be the contact person for anything that needs to be put on the Church calendar. Her email is [email protected].

Sincerely, Jon LeBaron SMOW Athle c Director

The St. Mary of the Woods Family Association is sponsoring

two wonderful service opportunities for this Advent Season...

Advent Wreath Celebration Saturday, December 1st

in the Parish Hall

Wreath making will take place following 4:30 Mass. Pizza will be served after the blessing of the wreaths. Cost is $35 per family and includes wreath materials and pizza. It is a lovely opportunity for families to mark the beginning of the Advent Season. Advance registration is required. Online registration is open until November 27th at: http://www.events.org/adventwreath18

A second Christmas service opportunity on December 8th at Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville. We will pack meals from 9-11 am.

Registration is open at: http://www.fmsc.org.

The join code for St. Mary of the Woods is K5XD82

Questions? You may contact:

Marie Claire Mastri : [email protected]

or Amy Logue: [email protected]


The Sacristan Committee is in need of volunteers to help clean the Sacristy.

The commitment is less than an hour, once every four weeks. Teams clean

on Friday or Saturday morning.

If you are interested in helping, please call Anne Toohey at 773-631-5855.

Thank you.

PARISH LIFE

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Friday, December 14th at 7 pm

A Festive Reception to include

Mulled Wine and Mince Pies will follow in the Parish Hall.

And, please bring an unwrapped toy for the Stacy McDarrah Toy Drive in the Gym.



TRANSFORMATION PARISH LIFE

Gratitude through Giving

St. Sylvester Christmas Baskets

“In our gratitude to God for all that we have, we strive to share with others.”

Our sister parish, St. Sylvester is again asking us to provide Christmas baskets to their neediest families. We do this by providing “baskets” filled with food and gifts for their Christmas celebration. We hope to enable these families to enjoy the Christmas season fully. Sign up in the lobby this weekend and for the next two weekends. Consider teaming up with a neighbor for a larger family. More information such as family member sizes and a list of suggested groceries will be provided. Delivery dates will be Saturday and Sunday, December 8th and 9th, from 9am to 3pm and directions to St. Sylvester are also included. Feel your heart and spirit sing as your act of charity manifests the true meaning of Christmas in the life of a needy family. For more info, call Mary Saffa, 773-775-8532.

The Custom of the Advent Wreath Take a deep breath. Thanksgiving celebrations are over and we have a one week break before December moves in with an abundance of festivities, customs and holiday spirit. A wonderful tradition in many homes is the Advent Wreath. Just a relatively small, not too ornate item, but it incorporates so many features of Advent. The wreath itself – evergreen representing this four week period of renewal. Circular shape – the eternity of God Candles – the light of Christ’s coming into this world Prayer – with focus on Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.

Each candle represents a quality of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. In many homes a fifth candle (white) is added in the center of the wreath to announce the Birth of the Baby Jesus. Beginning on the first Sunday of Advent (December 2), one candle is lit and a prayer is offered. Week 2, relight the first candle and now light the second. Again, offer the appropriate prayer. Follow this pro-cedure to Christmas Eve and light the centered white candle to celebrate the Birth of our Savior. Next Sunday, SMOW has scheduled a special event after the 4;30 Mass on Saturday for making Advent Wreaths. See details in the bulletin. We will continue with the weekly candle lighting prayers through Advent. And before Advent begins, you might offer the following prayer to introduce the season. Lord, you call out to us all in this special time of Advent grace, and especially to the downheart-ed, to those who suffer, to those whose spirits are low, to those who feel the weariness of life. You call us to look up, to raise our hearts, to find our hope and salvation in you. Help us to turn to you each day in this precious time of Advent. Show us your love, and renew us in hope. Amen


PARISH LIFE

Baker’s Square Gift Cards now on Sale for $15.00 thru December 15th

The perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas

Gift Cards can be purchased from any 7th grade student

Any questions please contact: Maria Bendery

312-217-3999 or

[email protected]

Cash or Checks

(payable to Maria Bendery)

Thank you for your support!

Father James Martin’s Building a Bridge Over a series of the four Tuesday nights in November in the St. Mary of the Woods Parish Hall at 7:00 pm, parishioner Susan McGowan will facilitate a book discussion on Fr. James Martin’s recent book, Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity.

You may purchase a copy online at Amazon.com ($10.39 + s&h) or from other online book sellers.

Here are a few commentaries on the book:

“I affirm what Martin is doing...he has given his life for the service of the church. The Holy Father appointed him to a commission in Rome. I say to people: Make up your own decision, your own mind about him, by reading exactly what he wrote.”

~Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago

“A welcome and much-needed book that will help bishops, priests, pastoral associates, and all church leaders, more compassionately minister to the LGBT community. It will also help LGBT Catholics feel more at home in what is, after all, their church.”

~Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life

ADULT FAITH FORMATION, FALL 2018


CRISIS PREGNANCY HOTLINE:800-400-4205 Post Abort ion Heal ing 888-456-HOPE (4673 )

PRAY THE ROSARY FOR PEACE

Every morning after the 8:00 am Mass, the Rosary is prayed. Please join us in this

very powerful prayer for peace.

PLEASE turn off cell phones in church! Out of respect and courtesy for our Lit-urgy and for your fellow parishioners, we ask that you PLEASE turn off your cell phones before you enter the church. Thank you!

Homebound/Communion Visitations:

St. Mary of the Woods church has several ministers of care who can regularly take communion to those in need. Please call the parish office to arrange for communion for yourself or a homebound loved one. If you or a member of your family are currently sick and/or home-bound and unable to come to Sunday Mass and would like to receive the Sacraments for the sick in your home, please contact Father Aidan O’Boyle at the Rectory at (773) 763-0206.

Traveling this holiday season? Why not bring in those small soaps, shampoos etc. supplied by your hotel to St. Mary of the Woods to benefit those in need. We can get

these items to soup kitchens, food pantries, or special-ized housing. We’ll have a basket under the table in the Narthex to gather these items. Let’s remember those less fortunate as we travel this year. Your donation will benefit a local soup kitchen.

Thank you! Marcy Mahoney & Joyce Streff

Our next meeting of the Bible

Study Group is Monday, November 26th

in the Villa on Hiawatha at 12:30 pm.

We will be covering Exodus Chapter 15.

Call Betty Hollander

if you are interested in joining us at 847-518-0882.

PARISH LIFE


STEWARDSHIP - THOUGHTS ON GIVING

Families Receiving Donation Envelopes

Donation Envelopes This Week

% of Families

Donations This

Week

Sunday Offering Envelopes Used 898 172 19% $7,344

Sunday Loose Offerings $ 1,012

Families Enrolled

This Week

EFT Donations Families

% of This

Week

Donations

Electronic Donation Faith Direct 297 284 96% $5,939

Total for this Sunday $12,596

Weekly Budget for Sunday Collections $16,038

Difference ($3,442)

YEAR TO DATE—COLLECTIONS vs BUDGET - 20TH SUNDAY OF THE FISCAL YEAR Year-to-date Sunday ………………………………………………………………………………………….$303,047

Year-to-date Budget for Sunday Collection ………………………………………………………………...$320,755

Difference ……….…………………………………………………………………………………………… ($17,707)

Weekly Commitment to ‘To Teach Who Christ Is” Campaign ($1,700)

St. Mary of the Woods Collection Information WEEKLY OFFERING FOR WEEK OF 11/11/2018

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We are grateful to those who respond prayerfully in stewardship, gratitude and generosity to the call of faithful support of the missions and ministries of St. Mary of the Woods.

With the arrival of autumn, I'd like to invite you to join Faith Direct, our parish's electronic giving program. Our to-do lists can get lengthy during this season, but Faith Direct's eGiving program will give you one less thing to remember each week--no more enve-lopes to find before you go to Mass. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: IL336 Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You, Father Aidan O’Boyle


PARISH LIFE

St. Mary of the Woods Parish Family, please pray for those in the Military:

Quartermaster 2nd Class Robert Ahms

United States Navy

Recruit Liam Clancy United States Marine Corps

Kent Curry

United States Marine Corps

Lance Corporal Ryan J. Garcia United States Marine Corps

2nd Lt. Joseph Hagerty

United States Marine Corps

1st Lt. Kyle Kania United States Marine Corps

Private George Kemper

United States Army

Lance Corporal Rory J. Maloney United States Marine Corps

Technician Petty Officer Neil R. Murphy

United States Navy

Chief Petty Officer Derrick Stephen Schoo United States Navy

Private Justin Shannon

United States Army

2nd Lt. Shawn Stachula United States Army

LTjg Samuel Stearney

United States Navy

VADM Scott Stearney United States Navy

Airman, Joed Tabano

United States Navy

Domestic Violence Ministry Turning people affected by Domestic Violence towards rescue, hope, and peace. Domestic Violence You deserve to be safe. If you are a victim of Domestic Violence, or know of someone who is, please contact:

WINGS Hotline and Counseling Service

24 Hours (847) 221-5680.

Please contact the Parish Office at 773-763-0206 to have the names of your family members, serving in our military, listed in our

weekly bulletin. Or, email your names directly to:

[email protected].


www.deaconchuck.com

You can follow Deacon Chuck

on-line for articles, homilies or to leave a message.

What is the RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is a gradual process of conversion and initiation into the Cath-olic Christian community, providing individuals an opportunity to respond to His invitation to a new way of life in the Catholic faith. Grounded in a respect for the personal faith journey of each individu-al, the RCIA provides an extended period of prayer, study, and fellowship in which each individual has the opportunity to grow in relationship with God as well as the St. Mary of the Woods parish community.

Who is the RCIA for?

Persons who have never been baptized and wish to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Con-firmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion) in the Catholic Church.

Persons who were baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eu-charist.

Baptized Catholics who have not completed their initiation; by receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

How does the RCIA work? In the RCIA individuals reflect and learn about what is means to be a part of the Catholic Christian community – who we are, what we believe, how we celebrate and pray, how we relate with one an-other and with God. Based on the gradual transformation of each individual, the RCIA accompanies and celebrates the journey to faith of each individual. The process begins with a period of inquiry for those who have felt called to consider the Catholic faith. Here you will find an open space to ask questions about what Catholics hold and believe while meeting others striving to live Gospel values. Know that initial inquiry does not necessarily commit you to initiation. Where can I find out more information? We welcome people of all ages into our St. Mary of the Woods faith community. If you would like more information, please e-mail Deacon Chuck at [email protected], or call the rectory.

PARISH LIFE


PARISH STAFF LIST UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR

UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, November 26 Bible Study Group 12:30 pm The Villa on Hiawatha Tuesday, November 27 Final Building A Bridge session 7:00 pm Parish Hall Saturday, December 1 A & R Bake Sale Sunday, December 2 Parish Resource Center Sunday, December 2 Breakfast with Santa & Toy Drive 9:00 am Parish Hall (see page 6 ad) Monday, December 3 Bible Study Group 12:20 pm The Villa on Hiawatha Monday, December 3 Athletic Board Meeting 7:00 pm Parish Resource Center Tuesday, December 4 Family Association Meeting 7:00 pm Parish Resource Center Sunday, December 9 Religious Education Classes 9:00 am Parish Hall Sunday, December 9 Teen Led Mass & Pizza Party 5:00 pm Church Monday, December 10 Bible Study Group 12:30 pm The Villa on Hiawatha Monday, December 10 Liturgy Team Meeting 7:00 pm Parish Hall Wednesday, December 12 Senior’s Meeting 9:00 am Parish Hall Monday, December 17 Bible Study Group 12:30 pm The Villa on Hiawatha Tuesday, December 18 School Advisory Council 7:00 pm Parish Resource Center Wednesday, December 19 PreK-3rd Grade Christmas Program 1:30 pm Church Wednesday, December 19 PreK-3rd Grade Christmas Program 6:30 pm Church Wednesday, December 19 Fine Arts Council Meeting 7:00 pm Parish Resource Center Friday, December 21 School Christmas Mass 10:30 am Church

St. Mary of the Woods Directory

RECTORY 7033 N. Moselle Ave. 773-763-0206 SCHOOL 6959 N. Hiawatha Ave. 773-763-7577 RESOURCE CENTER / CHURCH 6955 N. Hiawatha Ave. 773-763-1603 St. Mary of the Woods Parish Staff REV. AIDAN O’BOYLE, Parish Administrator

[email protected] REV. RAYMOND F. KLEES, Weekend Assistance

[email protected] REV. DONALD J. HEADLEY, Resident

[email protected] MR. CHUCK THOMPSON, Deacon

[email protected] MS. KRISTINE HOMAN, Business Manager [email protected] MRS. AMANDA THOMPSON, Coordinator of Faith Formation

[email protected] MRS. LAURA MCTHAY, Religious Education Assistant

[email protected] MS. SUSAN DUDEK, Special Project Coordinator

[email protected] MRS. MARY ANNE EICHHORN, Music Director

[email protected] MRS. ALEDA DOWNS, Accounting Office

[email protected] MRS. CHRISTINA SCHROEDER, Contemporary Choir

[email protected] MRS. GERALYN LAWLER, Principal

[email protected] MRS. KATHY KAMINSKI, Parish Secretary

[email protected] MRS. JOYCE SOPKO, Administrative Assistant

[email protected] MRS. TINA NORTON, Coordinator for Liturgy, Worship

[email protected] MR. JON LEBARON, Athletic Director

[email protected] MRS. MARIANNE STRUMBERGER, Bulletin Editor

[email protected] MS. MARY DOSEK, Stewardship & Database Associate

[email protected] MR. JEFFREY ZYDLO, Maintenance Supervisor

[email protected]

BAPTISM: We joyfully welcome all children to the St. Mary of the Woods community. A Baptism preparation session is required. Please call Fa-ther Aidan O’Boyle at the Rectory (773)763-0206 either prior to the birth of your child or after.

WEDDINGS: Those considering marriage should consult one of the priests at least six months before the wedding.

THE SICK: The parish office should be notified about anyone who is seriously ill at home or in a hospital. Due to privacy laws, hospitals and nursing homes are unable to contact us.

FAITH COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP: Catholics who wish to become members of our parish are asked kindly to introduce themselves to one of the priests and register at the rectory.

Even if you are not Catholic you are most welcome at our worship services. Should you wish to inquire into the Catholic Faith, please contact Father Aidan O’Boyle at the Rectory.

MOVING? When moving in or out of St. Mary of the Woods Faith Community, please notify the Parish Office.


MASS SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 2 , 2018

Saturday, December 1 at 4:30 PM Presider / Homilist: Father Aidan O’Boyle Altar Servers: M. Mahony, P. Mahony Lectors: K. Hansen, B. Bullock Eucharist Ministers: E. Giudice* P. Lowe* C. Devyor A. Downs B. Hennig M. Mitrovic K. O’Rourke K. Regan M. Uscategui

Sunday, December 2 at 7:30 AM Presider / Homilist: Father Aidan O’Boyle Altar Servers: E. Grillo, L. Grillo, N. Grillo Lectors: T. O’Brien, M. Markiewicz Eucharist Ministers: C. Pivnicka* K. Murray R. Naegele C. Skelly E. McDermott-Byrne

Sunday, December 2 at 9:00 AM Presider / Homilist: Father Aidan O’Boyle Altar Servers: P. Roth, B. Warner Lectors: T. Reagan, M. Rabbitt Eucharist Ministers: M. Dospiljulian* B. Kudlinski* N. Biesinger S. Kennedy D. Kerrigan P. Maher B. & S. Peters S. Sullivan

Sunday, December 2 at 11:00 AM Presider / Homilist: Father Aidan O’Boyle Altar Servers: J. Baum, S. Blazer Lectors: D. Gregorski, D. Stapleton Eucharist Ministers: B. Blank* M. Gilhooly* D. Allen E. Estrada J. Foran K. Hack A. Keenan D. O’Malley D. Stapleton

PRESIDER SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

SACRISTANS: TEAM #1 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST

R E A D I N G S F O R T H E W E E K

W E E K L Y A L T A R S E R V E R S

W E E K E N D M A S S S C H E D U L E

Monday, November 26 6:30 am - Bart & Nellie Murphy / Patrick Riggio 8:00 am - Philip, Anne, Robert & Fred D’Angelo / Vincent P. Reilly

Tuesday, November 27 6:30 am - All Deceased Parishioners 8:00 am - Daniel Keane

Wednesday, November 28 6:30 am - All Deceased Parishioners 8:00 am - James Heinlein Thursday, November 29 8:00 am - Rosa Sims Bouette / Bart & Peggy Murphy / Anna Glowacki / Julia & Frank Reagan Friday, November 30 8:30 am - Andrew Krylow

Saturday, December 1 8:00 am - All Deceased Parishioners 4:30 pm - Frank Clark, III / Adele LeGere / Rita & John Kelly / John & Mathilda Frank / Dennis Hansen / S. I. Bill & Mil Murray Sunday, December 2 7:30 am - Margaret & Tom Murtagh / Bart & Nellie Murphy 9:00 am - Joanne Blachut / Bernice Zawila / Halina Krol / James Padar 11:00 am - Joe & Stella Hennessy / Mary Durkin / Patsy Denten / James Collins Clark / Pat La Barbera

M A S S I N T E N T I O N S F O R T H E W E E K

6:30 am 8:00 am 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Nov. 26 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Nov. 29 Dec. 1 Nov. 30 Dec. 2

J. Stearney C. Weber A. Weber M. Fraterrigo, S. Fraterrigo M. Fraterrigo, S. Fraterrigo M. Fraterrigo, s. Fraterrigo S. Herigot, B. Barton S. Herigot, B. Barton S. Herigot, B. Barton M. Keenan, M. Radtke

J. Kurtenbach K. Pascente

C. Ulie F. Sweany

R. Sulek

Monday: Rv 14:1-3, 4b-5; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 21:1-4 Tuesday: Rv 14:14-19; Ps 96:10-13; Lk 21:5-11 Wednesday: Rv 15:1-4; Ps 98:1-3ab, 7-9; Lk 21:12-19 Thursday: Rv 18:1-2, 21-23; 19:1-3, 9a; Ps 100:1b-5;

Lk 21:20-28 Friday: Rom 10:9-18; Ps 19:8-11; Mt 4:18-22 Saturday: Rv 22:1-7; Ps 95:1-7ab; Lk 21:34-36 Sunday: Jer 33:14-16; Ps 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; 1 Thes 3:12 — 4:2; Lk 21:25-28, 34-36


BEYOND OUR PARISH

Dear Amelia Faxel, Please accept my most insincere gratitude to you and all the good folks from St. Mary of the Woods Parish for join-ing us in September for the Sunday Mass at Mercy Home Mass taping. Your participation as a congregation for the Mass taping is bringing comfort, peace and spiritual nour-ishment to over 70,000 viewers who ae part of this very special parish. Your support is critical in helping us to continue producing and broadcasting the Sunday Mass. We are in our 27th year of production of the Mass, and we wouldn't nave been able to reach this milestone without the generous support of good folks like you, and all our friends at St. Mary of the Woods Parish. We are so very grateful for your dedication to this very important ministry, thank you. Please share my gratitude with all the good folks at St. Mary of the Woods Parish, and I will keep you all in my prayers. Blessings,

Fr. Scott

Fr. Scott Donohue President/CEO

Photo:USCCB Justice for Immigrants “Let us think of the tragedy of those migrants and refu-gees who are victims of rejection and exploitation”. Pope Francis Support of critical funding for migrants and refugees overseas. The final figures for this life-saving aid have yet to be determined, and Congress has until Decem-ber 7th to pass a final bill. It will help migrants and ref-ugees around the world meet their basic needs, and addresses factors, like violence, hunger, and lack of economic opportunity, that force people to migrate. Your voice makes a difference. Raise it today! ACTION: Visit the USCCBs site https://www.confrontglobalpoverty.org for ways to contact your officials to oppose cuts to foreign aid. For additional ways to advocate for immigrants and refugees visit: www.CatholicsAndImmigrants.org

Art as a Path to Holiness*

December 7, 2018 - Sr. Peggy Lane, rc *Note: This program begins at 9:30 am.

Arrival time and check-in: 9am -10am

Program: 10 am February, April & May; 9:30 March 2 Mass: 11:30 am

Participants who are able to stay later are invited to be the Sisters’ guests for lunch.

*Note: This program begins at 9:30 am.

The First Friday Women’s Group A Spiritual Renewal Group Designed By and For Women

presented by the Cenacle Sisters

Fridays 10am - 12noon

513 Fullerton Parkway

Chicago, Illinois 60614-2468

773-528-6300


BEYOND OUR PARISH GREATEST NEEDS:

Hats & gloves New shoes for boys & girls

2T clothes for boys Socks of all sizes

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