Our Lady of Humility Parish

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1 Our Lady of Humility Parish W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL (847) umility.org January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time Parish Mission Statement As a branch of the one vine, as the family of our Lord Jesus, it is our mission to follow the way of the Lord, by extending welcome, embracing in healing love, and sharing the good news of the Gospel. Mass Schedule Weekday Masses: 8:00AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday Friday Mass: 8:45AM (During School Year) 8:00AM (During the Summer) Sunday Masses: 5:00PM Saturday 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM Sunday

2 Monday, January 29th 8:00AM +Fr. David Mulvihill Tuesday, January 30th 8:00AM +Fr. John Hayes Wednesday, January 31st 8:00AM Special Inten on For: Madonna Mission and Catholic Schools Thursday, February 1st 8:00AM +Teresa Stemn Friday, February 2nd 8:45AM Repara on Of Sin Against The Sacred Heart Of Jesus Special Inten on For: Jan Caitlin Berg Special Inten on For: The John and Pam McEnroe Family Saturday, February 3rd 8:00AM For The Unborn A Greater Respect For All Human Life 5:00PM +Dorothy Gilbert and Children +Stephen Koper +Luka, +Stana, +Joe, +John, +Mary, +Mark, and +Zora Krpan, and +Karl Spaeth Fi h Sunday In Ordinary Time, Sunday, February 4th 7:00AM +Jan Pye +Margaret Pedersen +Adam Pearson-Seibert 9:00AM +Felipe Barrera, Sr. +Joseph and +Nancy Rushforth +Audrey Wiedner +Venus Kirkpatrick +Ralph and +Helen Heaven +Sandy Kramer 11:00AM For The People Of Our Lady Of Humility Liturgical Roles: Saturday, February 3rd, and Sunday, February 4th Saturday Confessions: 3:30-4:30PM Fr. P. Stemn Presider: 5:00PM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Marcelino 7:00AM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Greg 9:00AM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Jim 11:00AM Fr. P. Stemn Deacon Mike Eucharist Ministers: 5:00PM C) B. Dickson D) J. Tomkowiak 7:00AM Please Remember In Your Prayers Sally Chris an, Gail Eschenbaugh, Baby Katherine Marie Schultz, Mrs. Ssennyondo, Maria Ssennyondo, Rick and Paule e, L. Gorlinski, Irene Cripe, Mary Ann Smith, Dawn, Greg, Ka e, Carrie, Sco, Taylor, Jim Wiedner, Ann, Devin, Bill and Barb, Bob Pe a, Luana Pe a, William, Carol and Marty Tyskling, Tom, Nick, Doug D., Frank Knabel, Byrd Heisler, Kit, Diane and Brenda, Mary Paulausky, Gomez Family, Norma Jensen, Ann Edwards, Morgan, Jeremy Roux, Patrick, Mary T., Jerry and Ginny Merkel, Rosa Maria Santos, Mark Moll, David Alfaro, Anny Richardson, Helen Uhler, Barb Halle, Dick and Janice Hyde, CJ Leffredo, Baby William Walker, Tracy, Don, Tren n Heiny, Ben LaFaye e, Garre Grana, Conrad Halteman, Barb and Joe Arregun, Henry Sahler, L. Brown, Pa and Ma hew Heiney, Emory Thorn, Stephen Foster, Greg Long n, Jerry and Marie Pope, Josiah Hughes, Susie Haluzak, Mary Ann S ckel, Jerry Clark, Randall Samborski, Nan Mann, Karen Dix, Chet Spli, Pauline, Stan Trygar, Baby Raphael, David, Pat Benne, Pat Winn, Nicholas Arnold, Ramona Alcala, Theresa and Ray Krueger, Lynn Krueger, John Shebenik, Kathy Sivia, Charles E. Roberts, Ed Reno, Angela Guarin, Carrie Chiarello, Sandy Schmelzer, Roger, Francesca Roberts, Tom Ibata, Colleen Burns, Kevin Junge, Gerrie Holmes, Rachael Chianelli, Barb and Herman Halle, George Kleinschmidt, Janice Kleinschmidt, James W. Triple, Gloria Alfaro, Jean Krapf, Brenda and Jim, Sco S ckel, Toby Tripalin, Jean Corrine Bauter, Diana Vanderheyden, Baby Piper Ann Marie, Jessica Roberts, Joan Zwicke, Marge Berzin, George Lux, Baby Sawyer, Jackie Videlka, Vicki Sturtevant, Roger Heiny, Jr., Tom Quivellon, Ma hew McPhee, Erica Heiny, Charlo e Heiny, Bob Whiteside, Shauna Whiteside, Dorothy R., Victor Figueroa For The Deceased: +Lorraine Della Posta +Jeff Jacobs (Grandson of Gayle Clarke) +Sandy Kramer M. Richter, B. Hernandez, M. Adamek, F. McGrath C) S. Frank A. Norrish, P. Norrish. S. Huff 9:00AM C) M. Franco D) B. Dermody M. Bruno, L. Mercure, P. Miller, B. Brothman, R. Bukan s 11:00AM C) B. Ennesser D) A. Ennesser B. McGowan, P. McGowan, Ja. Jones, Jo. Jones, D. Ianson Lectors: 5:00PM (1) E. Tomkowiak (2) C. Mors 7:00AM (1) J. Frank 9:00AM (1) C. Nurczyk (2) B. Tait 11:00AM (1) D. Grampovnik (2) P. Jones Altar Servers: 5:00PM 7:00AM 9:00AM 11:00AM R. Barbanida, T. Barbanida A. Lee, M. Lee E. Reyes, L. Albarran, J. Habacon S. Malone-McNeely, M. McComb, H. Baran LWC Prayer Leaders: 9:00AM C. Nurczyk 11:00AM K. McComb M.W. Med. Center: J. Bockrath Readings For The Week Of January 28, 2018 Sunday: Dt 18:15-20/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 7-9, [8]/1 Cor 7:32-35/Mk 1:21-28 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 19:3/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/ Mk 1:29-39 Liturgical Publica ons Inc If someone is in need of healing prayers, please call the Rectory at (847) Monday through Thursday between the hours of 9AM and 3:30PM. Thank you! 2 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

3 A Note From The Pastor This weekend is Announcement Weekend for the upcoming Annual Catholic Appeal. I will speak about the appeal in my homily, and an OLH Student will come forward to give a short tes monial. This is in prepara on for next weekend which is Commitment Weekend, when we will have the in-pew solicita on process. I would like to thank Gloria Askew for speaking briefly at all of the Masses last weekend regarding her par cipa on in the Altar Linen Ministry. I am also grateful for the people who expressed interest in this quiet, but vital and important way of serving the Lord. At the same me, I ask everyone to con nue prayerfully considering how the Lord is calling you to serve in our community. The OLH Evangeliza on Commi ee will con nue to present ministry opportuni es in the future. Save The Dates: Lent is coming up fast, beginning with Ash Wednesday on February 14th. We will be having our Parish Mission on the evenings of Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, March 4th, 5th, and 6th, at 7PM in the Church. Father Anthony Jelinek will give the Mission; many of you know him from Marytown. He will integrate the themes of fidelity, sacraments, and family in the Mission. Please see future bulle ns for more informa on. This week is Catholic Schools Week. Please visit and tour Our Lady of Humility School this Sunday, January 28th, during our Annual Open House from 10AM un l 12 Noon. Important Reminder: Now is the me to act for families who would like to apply for Scholarships for their children to a end a Catholic School such as Our Lady of Humility Catholic School. This past week, the Big Shoulders Fund began accep ng applica ons ( This Wednesday, January 31st, Empower Illinois will begin accep ng applica ons ( For more informa on and very helpful links, please visit the website: h ps://schools.archchicago.org/applying-for-a-tax-credit-scholarship. Next weekend, our Christ First Teen Ministry will have their Annual Souper Bowl of Caring. Everyone is invited to throw $1 (or more) into the soup pots held out by our teens. Let us pray for all the needy, as well as the sick, and those struggling with the flu. God Bless, Fr. Paul January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time 3

4 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal Come, Follow Me Please spend some me this week reflec ng on the Annual Catholic Appeal Brochure that you received with your bulle n. Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one- me special collec on. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gi payable in installments. The ACA theme for 2018 is Come, Follow Me. Each pledge makes a difference because all Parishes par cipate in the campaign, and the gi s of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services to answer Jesus call to Come, Follow Me. A er our Parish Goal of $33, is reached in cash, 100% of any addi onal funds come back to our Parish to help to fund our needs. If you received your Pledge Form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back, or bring it to Mass next weekend. For those of you that did not receive a mailing, or have not had me to respond to it, we will conduct our in-pew pledge process at all of the Masses next weekend. Our Lady Of Humility School Open House This Sunday, January 28, 2018 From 10AM Un l 12 Noon Please come tour our School, and meet the Teachers from our Preschool Classes (both 3 and 4 Year Olds), and Kindergarten through 8th Grades at our School s OPEN HOUSE this SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH, from 10AM-12 NOON. This event kicks off Catholic Schools Week to include our School s Book Fair, Spelling Bee, Geographical Bee, Special Person s Mass, and more! Please tell your friends, family, neighbors, and everyone to come visit our School during Open House to see first hand our amazing School, educa onal program, and faith centered educa on! Respect Life Rosary Next Saturday, February 3rd, at 8AM in the Church, and the first Saturday of every month, join us for Mass at 8AM followed by the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady. This Rosary medita on recalls the sorrows of the Blessed Mother who endured in compassion the suffering and death of her Divine Son. The Rosary is recited for the inten ons of the unborn, and in repara on for the sin of abor on. Please join us next Saturday, February 3rd. First Friday Holy Hour This Friday, February 2nd, At 1PM Repara on To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus (Please Note The Permanent Time Change.) The Sacred Heart of Jesus said to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque: Make repara on for the ingra tude of men. Spend an hour in prayer to appease divine jus ce, to implore Mercy for sinners, to honor Me, to console Me for My bi er suffering when abandoned by My Apostles, when they did not WATCH ONE HOUR WITH ME. The Legion Of Mary Will Be Sponsoring A Holy Hour Of Repara on To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus Every First Friday Of Every Month At 1PM In The Church COME PRAY WITH US, AND CONSOLE THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS All those who assist at the Holy Hour of Adora on gain a Plenary Indulgence under the condi ons of Sacramental Confession, Eucharis c Communion, and Prayers for the Inten on of The Holy Father. (Enchiridion of Indulgences, Va can 1968) 4 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

5 Sunday, January 28th No Religious Educa on Classes OLH School Open House 10AM-12 Noon OLH School Open House (AS) 6:30-9:00PM Men s Bible Study (HCR) 7-9PM Christ First Mee ng (PC, TC) Monday, January 29th 9-11:30AM The Legion of Mary Mee ng (HCC) 4:30-7PM 8th Grade Boys Basketball Playoffs (PC) 6:30-8PM Religious Educa on Classes (AS) 7-9:30PM RCIA Mee ng (HCR) Tuesday, January 30th 3-3:55PM EDP (PC) 6:30-8PM 5th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) Wednesday, January 31st 3-3:55PM EDP (PC) 4-5:30PM 5th Grade Boys Basketball Prac ce (PC) 5:30-7PM Choir Prac ce (C) 7-8:30PM Choir Prac ce (C) 7-9PM The Legion Of Mary Mee ng (HCC) Thursday, February 1st 1-6PM Eucharis c Adora on (C) 3-3:55PM EDP (PC) 6-7PM Patrol Leaders Council (H) 6:30-8PM 5th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) 6:30-9:30PM OLH Women s Club Mee ng (HCR) Week At A Glance 7-9PM Knights Of Columbus Officers Mee ng (HCC) Friday, February 2nd 8:45AM OLH School Mass Special Persons Day (C) 9:30AM-12:30PM Church Women United Mee ng (HCC) 1-2:30PM The Legion Of Mary Holy Hour (C) 4:30-6PM 7th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) Saturday, February 3rd 8:30AM Rosary For Respect Life A er The 8AM Mass (C) 9-11AM 7th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) 1-2:30PM 6th Grade Girls Basketball Prac ce (PC) 3:30-4:30PM Reconcilia on (C) 4:30-11PM Bingo (H) 5:45-6:30PM Christ First Souper Bowl Of Caring A er Mass (C) Sunday, February 4th 7:45AM-12:30PM Christ First Souper Bowl Of Caring A er All Masses (C) 9:45AM-12:30PM Paws For Books Book Fair (Sch Lib) 10-10:30AM Religious Educa on Students Gather (PC) 10:30AM-12 Noon Religious Educa on Classes (AS) 11AM Scout Sunday At 11AM Mass (C) 12 Noon-3PM Scout Sunday Banquet (PC, Kit) 12:15PM Bap sms (C) Our Lady Of Humility s Food Pantry Is in need of Canned Pork & Beans, Corn Beef Hash, Canned Chicken Breast, Canned Spaghe /Ravioli, and Canned Beef Stew. Non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Rectory Monday Thursday, from 9AM 3:30PM, or brought to the northwest ves bule of the Church on Saturdays or Sundays before Mass. Thank you for the con nued generosity! Knights Of Columbus Raffle Winner Congratula ons! 01/22/2018 Jesse Pye Pick 3 #437 Note: If you see your name printed in the bulle n as a Raffle Ticket Winner, and have not received your check, please contact Richard at (847) Please Support Our Adver ser For The Weekend January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time 5

6 Christ First Teen Ministry Again this year, the Christ First Teens will be par cipa ng in the Souper Bowl of Caring. This is a teen-led na onal movement that raises money for local food-related chari es. It is held every year on Super Bowl Weekend (next weekend, February 3rd and 4th this year). Each of the last eleven years, parishioners donated over $1,000 to Our Lady of Humility s Food Pantry. This event challenges every person in a endance at all of the Masses to donate one dollar (more is be er) to the soup pots that will be held by the Christ First Teens at the doors of the Church. Let s tackle hunger together! Family Adora on Night St. Patrick s Church Please join us this Wednesday, January 31st, for Eucharis c Adora on for the whole family at St. Patrick s Church, located at West Wadsworth Road, in Wadsworth. St. Patrick s Church will be hos ng a Potluck Dinner in the historic Church Basement from 6-8PM. Please come when you can, and leave when you must, and bring a dish to share along with your own plates/utensils/ cups. The Basement will be set up with movies and toys for younger children while parents and older children can enjoy me with the Blessed Sacrament in the Church. There will also be live worship music for a por on of the me! If you have any ques ons, contact Amanda at: amanda.mishork@yahoo.com We look forward to seeing you there! Catholic Schools Week Book Fair Paws For Books Gree ngs from the Library! All parishioners are invited to the Paws For Books Book Fair at OLH School! Join us to browse a wonderful selec on of children s books, plus a few things for adults. We will be open in the School Library next Sunday, February 4th, from a er the 9AM Mass un l 12:30PM (9:45AM- 12:30PM). For your convenience, the Book Fair accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and secured Debit Cards. As always, we appreciate your kind and generous support. Christ First Teen Ministry All Teens in Grades 8-12 are invited to join us for Christ First faith sharing, service, and fun. We meet most Sunday nights from 7-9PM in the Parish Center. We will meet on this Sunday, January 28th, as usual, but next weekend, February 3rd and 4th, we will be doing the Souper Bowl of Caring again a er all of the Masses instead of mee ng during the Super Bowl Football Game. Some of our other upcoming events include the Soup Kitchen in February, Feed My Starving Children, 60 to Escape (Escape Room), and a Trip to see Paul, Apostle of Christ Movie opening in theaters Holy Week. Below are pictures of some of our events: Some of our Teens playing Ladder Ball. Some of our Teens playing Lycra Launcher. Some of our Teens playing Ski Racer. Some of our Teens playing Gu er Ball. 6 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

7 Co-Ed Senior Luncheon Our next Co-Ed Senior Luncheon is Tuesday, February 13th, at 12 Noon in the Parish Center. Come celebrate Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday) and St. Valen ne s Day Eve. We will be having, soup, salad, and desserts. The coordinators will have a Valen ne s Day Cake to remember everyone s Birthdays and Anniversaries. People are needed to bring a pot of soup, a bowl of salad, or a dessert. Please sign-up by Sunday, February 11th, on the Sign-up Sheets in the Church Ves bule if you will be a ending, and there is also a Sign-up Sheet if you can bring a soup, salad, or dessert. All Co-Ed Seniors are Welcome! We hope to see you there! Eucharis c Adora on Adora on Of Our Lord Jesus waits with loving pa ence for His servants, His children; day and night He is wai ng for them. (St. Peter Julian Eymard). St. Eymard is referring to Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. He is reminding us that we are His servants, we are His children, and He is wai ng in Eucharis c Adora on on Thursdays for us to visit. Do something special this New Year, come spend me with our Holy Father, in the Blessed Sacrament each week where we can ASK HIM anything. Bring your whole family. Children need quiet me with Jesus too! The Lord said: Let the children come to Me, and do not hinder them. (Luke 18:16). Ask your children if they would like to go to Eucharis c Adora on. Do not hinder them, encourage them! You may be surprised at their response. Jesus loves the li le children! Please consider coming to Eucharis c Adora on on Thursdays at 1PM. Come, spend some me with the Lord, and receive His blessings! He is wai ng for you! Quinceanera Requirements We have many requests for Quinceaneras, and want to ensure everyone is aware of the requirements for scheduling this celebra on. We require that your family be registered par cipa ng parishioners at Our Lady of Humility Parish. Registra on is required one year prior to reques ng a date for the Quinceanera celebra on. Please note, registra on for Our Lady of Humility School or Religious Educa on Classes, does not register you as a parishioner. The Parish has a separate form available online, at the entries of the Church, or in the Parish Office. Registered parishioners should contact the Rectory a minimum of 9 months in advance to schedule the Quinceanera, as Prepara on Classes must be scheduled prior to the celebra on. We cannot guarantee specific dates will be available, so it is best to register early. Father Daughter Dance Girls from Pre-School thru 8 th Grade are cordially invited to a magical evening. Bring your Dad or that Special Man in your life. Wednesday, February 7, :30 PM 8:30 PM $25 Couple $5 Each Additional Daughter Includes Refreshments, DJ & Photo Area Sponsored by the 8 th Graders of Our Lady of Humility School West Wadsworth Road Beach Park, IL Please return this registration form to Our Lady of Humility School, C/O Kate Braden: Name: Phone Daughters Name & (Grade): # Attending: $25 Per Couple $ 5 Each Additional Daughter: Total Enclosed: Please make all checks out to Our Lady of Humility School. Once registration is received, an /phone call will be made to confirm receipt. January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time 7

8 You Can Return Your Old Palms From Previous Palm Sundays If you have old Palms from previous Palm Sundays, and would like to give them back to us so that they can be used for this year s Ash Wednesday, that would greatly be appreciated. You can drop off your old palms in the basket located in the southwest entry of the Church. Bringing Faith To Life And Life To Faith Scripture Series At St. Marys Catholic Bible 101: Overview Of The Old Testament This Scripture Series will be presented by: Fr. Ma hew Alexander, and will be held on the following Saturday mornings: February 17th, 24th, and March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, from 9-10:30AM at St. Mary of the Annuncia on Parish located at: W. Erhart Road in Mundelein. Sacred Scripture retells the greatest love story in all of human history. Each and every one of us is integrally caught up in the grace of that beau ful story of salva on. For more informa on visit or call the St. Mary Parish Office at: (847) Our Lady Of Humility Women s Club February Mee ng This Thursday, February 1st, at 6:30PM: Our Lady of Humility Women s Club will have a White Elephant Gi Exchange. A White Elephant is a gi that was given to you which you will not use/do not want, or is a gently used item from your home. If you have never had the opportunity to par cipate in a White Elephant Gi Exchange, it s hysterically funny and enjoyable! Refreshments are served following our mee ng. LADIES! START 2018 WITH FELLOWSHIP, FUN, AND SERVICE TO OUR PARISH/SCHOOL. The Our Lady of Humility Women s Club meets on the first Thursday of every month (except January, July, and August) at 6:30PM in the Hayes Community Room. Our Mission Statement: Through the effec ve u liza on of our God-given talents, we shall endeavor to provide friendship among the membership, while assis ng the Parish with designated Chris an social, service, and spiritual ac vi es. All Ladies from the Parish (Church and School) are invited to join our Women s Club. Annual Membership Dues are $10.00 Per Person (A BARGAIN!!). If you would like to join the Women s Club yet haven t had the me to, you can join at any me. Your Sisters in Christ Welcome YOU! Our Lady Of Humility Women s Club Upcoming February Events Residents At The Grove By The Lake Nursing Home In Zion This Thursday, February 1st, at 12 Noon: We will host our Annual Bingo for the residents at The Grove By The Lake in Zion. This is the Annual Service Project that Our Lady of Humility Women s Club host. The residents look forward to Bingo, and we enjoy hos ng. Volunteers are to meet in the Lobby at 11AM at The Grove. Please encourage as many women as you can to par cipate, as many are needed to assist the residents. PLEASE NOTE: We are in need of desserts. There is however, a New Ruling. All desserts have to be STORE BOUGHT ONLY. The desserts can be cookies, donuts, or brownies, and they must be in their Original Box from the Store. Also, the Women s Club will be collec ng items to donate to the residents. The residents always appreciate all we do for them. Items such as clothing (large) (can be new or gently used), toiletries, books, shirts, sweaters, hats, gloves, scarves, lo ons, sta onery, jewelry, small boxes of candy or cookies, and anything you feel would make a nice gi for a nursing home resident are appreciated. Anything you would like to receive as a gi would truly make the residents happy. It is through the generosity of our Parishioners that we have sufficient prizes for the residents. Thank you! There is a box designated for the residents at The Grove By The Lake in the Ves bule between the Church and Parish Center for items being donated for this cause. Thank you from the Ladies of Our Lady of Humility Women s Club, and the residents at The Grove By The Lake, and thank you for helping to bring some cheer to those less fortunate. 8 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

9 Ask A Priest Q: When I was growing up, I o en heard my grandmother blame the devil for all of the various things going wrong in the world. As an adult, I never seem to hear men on of the devil. Is there a devil? What are we supposed to believe about his role in our lives? A: I think this is a brilliant ques on. Our human nature is such that we desire to be in control of every aspect of our lives. As a result, we usually reject any no on that there could be an outside influence pu ng pressure on us. The idea that the devil made me do it is mostly looked on with scorn and contempt. In the same breath, however, we human beings do not like to take responsibility for our ac ons. Think of the student with her report card; look mom; I got an A... that mean teacher gave me an F. The devil, therefore, can o en be introduced as a scapegoat for our moral failings, enabling us to avoid accountability. As Catholics, we believe in the existence of the devil. Scripture a ests to the role of this character, iden fied as both the devil and Satan (see, for example Jn 8:44; Rev 12:9). The Church s Tradi on iden fies Satan as a fallen angel. According to the Fourth Lateran Council, Satan and the other demons were at first good angels, made by God, but they became evil by their own doing. Scripture speaks of a sin of these angels (see 2 Peter 2:4). This fall consists in the free choice of these created spirits, who radically and irrevocably rejected God and His reign (CCC, 392). Not only does Satan hate God, but he also has a special hatred for humanity. As the Catechism points out, behind the disobedient choice of our first parents lurks a seduc ve voice, opposed to God, which makes them fall into death out of envy (391). It is the mission of Satan and the rest of the fallen angels to lead all human beings out of a right rela onship with God, so that we might fall into everlas ng death. But what about all this business of not taking responsibility for our ac ons? Can we ever jus fy our bad behavior by saying, The devil made me do it? The answer, of course, is no but it is perhaps a li le more complicated than we realize. As a prac cal example, let us use alcoholism. A person is arrested for drunk driving, which resulted in the death of an innocent bystander. During the subsequent trial, it is revealed that this person is an alcoholic, that his parents exposed him to alcohol when he was a child, and that his addic on has progressed to the point that he cannot perform even the most basic func ons without being drunk. Is he responsible for the death of the bystander? Did his alcoholism make him kill that other person? From a moral standpoint, we should acknowledge the extenua ng circumstances limi ng his culpability. But we also must acknowledge that what he did was wrong, and that he could have chosen differently. While the alcohol affected his choice, it was s ll his choice. The devil operates in much the same way. As human beings, we have a built-in tendency toward selfishness and sin (called concupiscence; the result of original sin). If we are not paying a en on in the everydayness of our lives, we naturally tend to fall back into this state of affairs. The devil provides a seduc ve voice, encouraging us to return to the comforts of sin. This is why it some mes seems that we constantly fall back into the same sinful pa ern me and me again, even though we promised to avoid that tempta on in the future. At mes, it might feel that the devil is too powerful for us to handle. It is in these moments, however, that we need to remember that the Devil is just a creature; that God is the Creator. As Creator, it is God who is all powerful, not Satan. God offers us grace, the gi of His help, to help us get out of our pa ern of sin, and avoid future tempta ons. We first received this grace at our bap sm, which wiped us clean from original sin. We receive grace whenever we approach the sacraments (so come to Confession, come to the Eucharist!), whenever we pray, whenever we open our hearts to the Lord, and call upon His merciful love. Satan is real, and he hates us. He is constantly working at turning us away from God. But he is not omnipotent, and he is not able to force us to do anything. Let us, therefore, con nue to turn ourselves over to God, and receive His grace which strengthens us in our fight against the Evil One. Peace, Fr. Mike January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time 9

10 Sacrament of Reconcilia on: Saturdays: 3:30 to 4:30PM Sacrament of Marriage: An appointment, at least 6 months in advance (Diocesan Policy), is made with the Pastor prior to se ng a date. Catholic persons will have to obtain new Cer ficates of Bap sm. Sacrament of Bap sm: Baptisms are scheduled the 1st Sunday of every month. Attendance is required at a Preparation Session. Please call the Parish Secretary for arrangements. Sacrament of the Sick: Please no fy the Rectory if a member of your family is in the hospital or sick at home, and wishes to receive the Anoin ng of the Sick. Phone the Rectory for home communion calls. Welcome New Parishioners: We would like you to become a parishioner. Registra on packets are available at each Church door. The Rosary: Prayed Daily at 7:30AM Mondays Thursdays, and Saturdays before Mass. On Fridays prayed at 8AM before Mass. Prayed on Sundays a er the 7AM Mass. Handicap Accessibility: There is an access ramp on the west, and a li on the east side of Church. Handicap parking is available. Quinceaneras: Call the Rectory 9 months prior to se ng a date. It is required that you are Registered Par cipa ng Parishioners for at least one year prior to reques ng a date for the Quinceanera celebra on. Eucharis c Adora on: Thursdays 1-6PM. Our Lady of Humility Parish W. Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL Rectory: (847) ; Rectory Fax: (847) School: (847) ; School Fax: (847) Religious Educa on: (847) Parish Office olhoffice@ourladyo umility.org Website: umility.org Please all Bulle n Ar cles, Flyers, or Announcements to: bulle nar cles@ourladyo umility.org Deadline for all Bulle n submissions is 4PM on Wednesdays 11 days before you want the Ar cle to appear. (For example: Wednesday, January 12th, for Sunday, January 23rd) Sunday Masses: 5PM Saturday, 7AM, 9AM, and 11AM Sunday Weekday Masses: 8AM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday Friday: 8:45AM (During School Year) 8AM during Summer All Are Welcome! Our Lady of Humility Staff Contact Informa on Pastor: Rev. Paul Stemn FrPaul@ourladyo umility.org Associate Pastor: Rev. Michael Owen mowen@ourladyo umility.org Deacons: Jim Askew, Marcelino Hernandez, Greg Krame, Mike Mercure Principal: Dawn Klasinski dklasinski@olhschool.org Director of Religious Educa on: Diana Jurista djurista@ourladyo umility.org Director of Liturgy and Music: Rita Byrd rbyrd@ourladyo umility.org Business Manager: Laura Jones ljones@ourladyo umility.org Pastoral Ministry, Bookkeeper: Laurie Mercure lmercure@ourladyo umility.org Parish Secretary: Sandra Buegeler sbuegeler@ourladyo umility.org RCIA: Kelly and Gerard Metoyer olhoffice@ourladyo umility.org Religious Educa on Secretary/Bulle n Editor: Margaret Richter mrichter@ourladyo umility.org and bulle nar cles@ourladyo umility.org Youth Ministry: Deacon Marcelino Hernandez Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Parish Finance Council (FC) Principal Advisor Council (PAC) Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor Kelly McComb, President Terri Rusek, Chair Phil Tobin, Chair Dawn Klasinski, Principal/Execu ve Officer Bill Dermody, Jr. Shelley Benne Rev. Paul Stemn, Pastor/Execu ve Officer Brenda Dickson Michael Bruno Laurie Chris anson, Secretary Leslie Hazinski Randy Bukan s Marco Figueroa Howard Jones Steve Johnson Chris na Galgan Rachelle Manieri Richard McFarlin William Lindo Pat McGowan, Secretary Noreen Paulsen, Secretary Myra Gaytan-Morales Larry Savage LeRoy Shea John Radosevich Winnie Webber, Vice Chair Thomas Spli Any Ques ons or Ideas for PPC, FC, or the PAC? ppc@ourladyo umility.org fc@ourladyo umility.org office@olhschool.org 10 Welcome to Our Lady of Humility Catholic Church

11 New Catholic School Scholarship Opportunity For The 2018/19 School Year Through the Invest in Kids Act, the State of Illinois has created a new way to fund Scholarships for children from low-income households who want to a end private schools. This program provides an opportunity for more students to receive a quality Catholic Educa on. The Tax Credit Scholarships offered through this program could cover up to 100 Percent of Tui on and Fees for eligible, low-income students. Not all families will be eligible for the new Scholarships, but we want to make sure all families are aware of the program. Program details are s ll being finalized, but you can find informa on on the Scholarships, the applica on process, and the Frequently Asked Ques ons (FAQ) on the Archdiocese of Chicago s website: archchicago.org/tcs. If you have any ques ons about Tax Credit Scholarships, please contact the Archdiocese at: InvestInKids@archchicago.org, InvestInKids@archchicago.org, or by calling (312) Who: Event: Date: A en on Nurses Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County Lenten Retreat Saturday, February 17, 2018, at 8:30AM Place: Marytown Retreat Center located on Route 176 just west of Bu erfield Road (Between Mundelein and Libertyville) Program: Presenta on by Rev. James Merold Includes Con nental Breakfast at 8:30AM Reflec on Time Confession Mass at 12 Noon Lunch Cost: Members: $25; Non-Members: $35 RSVP: By Wednesday, February 14th, to Marion at: 6279 Doral Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031, or call (847) All Nurses Are Welcome! January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time 11 Full Service Electrical Contractor Service & Installation Burglar & Fire Alarms CCTV Card Access/Door Entry 24 Hr. Emer. Serv. (847) THE GURNEE FUNERAL HOME Español por cita JONS TREE REMOVAL Trimming Stump Grinding Land Clearing 75 Ft. Lift Truck Cranework Disease Prevention Free Estimates Reasonable Rates 24 Hour Service Jon Hofflander (847) Income Tax Preparation A-B-T Service North Sheridan Road Beach Park, Illinois Phone: abtsvc@juno.com Parishioners / Owners Deacon Mike Mercure, C.P.A. Laurie Mercure Introducing Dr. Nikol Kurziak & Dr. Michael Dyme, caring for the former patients of Dr. Ness and Dr. Dieck West Greenwood Ave. Suite 1E Waukegan, IL Thomas Bleck, DDS & Eman Alsahlani, DMD Family Dentistry Accepting New Patients 1320 Golf Road, Waukegan C.R. Welding Metal Fabrication & Repairs Specializing in Railing Repairs and Installation W. Wadsworth Rd, Unit C1 Contact Nick Derkacz nderkacz@4lpi.com (800) x2436 MARSH FUNERAL HOME CREMATION PRE-ARRANGEMENTS N. Cemetery Road Gurnee Owned and Operated by SCI Illinois Services Inc. For ad info. call Our Lady of Humility, Beach Park, IL. B 4C

12 KRAMER S KAMPERS INC. Truck Campers, Travel Trailers - Camping Trailers, 5th Wheels L.P. Gas for RV or Grill Large Parts & Accessory Store 5780 W. Route #173, Zion (847) 746-KAMP(5267) ROE AUTOMOTIVE Complete Car Care At A Fair Price Horizon Ct., Zion Contact Nick Derkacz to place an ad today! nderkacz@4lpi.com or (800) x2436 Becker s Landscaping Services LLC Tree Trimming, Tree Removal, (847) 863-TREE Find us on Facebook! RESTAURANT GOOD FOOD! American & Thai Food Friday Night Fish Fry Buffet 4:30-8:30 Sunday Breakfast 7:30-11:00 ( ) 3077 Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL Bruno Chiropractic Dr. Michael A. Bruno Parishioner 1317 N. Greenbay Rd., Waukegan Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30am-Noon & 1:30pm-5:30pm Sat. 7:30am to Noon Website: Brunochiropractic1.com Beach Park W. Wadsworth Rd. Beach Park Vernon Hills 1175 Corporate Woods Pkwy., Suite 100 Vernon Hills BARTON OF ZION Quality Senior Housing A Supportive Living Program LOREN L. CONGDON CONGDON & COMPANY FUNERAL DIRECTORS LTD Sheridan Rd., Zion, IL Phone Council # For membership information contact Grand Knight: Joseph McGrath Tim Johnson Dennis Johnson Johnson Landscaping, Inc. Construction Lawn Maintenance Seal Coating Snow Plowing Office # Cell # Licensed Bonded Insured Professional Service & Installation Since 1962 (847) (262) David K. Brown, Parishioner Free Estimates on New Equipment Fast Service 24 Hours a Day! For ad info. call Our Lady of Humility, Beach Park, IL. A 4C