ST. GEORGE CHURCH. November 25, Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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1 November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe ST. GEORGE CHURCH 6707 West 175 TH STREET TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS stgeorge60477.org MISSION STATEMENT 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 2018 Daily: 7:30 am: Monday thru Friday Saturday: 8:00 am Vigil of Sunday: 4 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:30 am 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

2 MONDAY, November 26 7:00 am - 3:45 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym, Kitchen 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Athletics-Gym 4:00 pm - 10 pm Girl s VB Tournament-Gym TUESDAY, November 27 7:00 am - 3:45 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym, Kitchen 2:35 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Room 1 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Athletics-Gym 6:00 pm Children s Choir Rehearsal-Church 6:30 pm Advent Bible Study-Meeting Room 2 6:30 pm Café Soul-Teen Room 6:30 pm Cub Scout Den Mtg.-O Connell Hall 6:30 pm SHRED II-School Classroom, Kitchen 7:00 pm Pro-Life Meeting-Meeting Room 4 WEDNESDAY, November 28 7:00 am - 3:45 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym, Kitchen 11:00 am - 12:00 pm SGS Student Ambassadors-Mtg. Room 4 1:30 pm School Mass-Church 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Athletics-Gym 6:00 pm Religious Education Grades 1-8-School Classrooms, Cahill Center, O Connell Hall, Georgian Room, Gym, Kitchen, Meeting Rooms 1-4, Board Room, Quiet Room, SGS 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal-Church 7:00 pm SPRED I-School Classroom, Kitchen (set-up 6pm) 7:00 pm Teen RCIA-Teen Room 7:45 pm Athletic Coaches Mtg.-Meeting Room 1 8:00 pm Al-Anon-O Connell Hall 8:30 pm Athletics Board Mtg.-Meeting Room 1 Thursday, November 29 Daybreak Shelter 7:00 am - 3:45 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym, Kitchen 9:00 am CWSF-Meeting Room 4, Quiet Room 11:00 am SGS Band Lessons-Meeting Rooms 1-3 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Athletics-Gym 7:00 pm Baptismal Prep. Class-Meeting Room 4 7:00 pm Mandatory Band Booster Parent Mtg.-Meeting Rm. 3 Friday, November 30 7:00 am - 3:45 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym, Kitchen 10:30 am House Building Mtg.-Board Room 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Athletics-Gym 7:00 pm Advent Wreath Workshop-Meeting Rooms 1&2 (set-up 6pm) 7:00 pm Bingo-O Connell Hall, Kitchen, Georgian Room 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous-School Classroom Saturday, December 1 Christmas Flower Collection Fair Trade Before and After Masses-Bride s Room Rectory PART sales 1:00-4:00 pm Thanksgiving PORT Collection-Entrance of Church 6:00 am That Man Is You-O Connell Hall 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Athletics-Gym 9:30 am First Reconciliation-Church 11:00 am Girl Scouts-Meeting Room 1 1:00 pm Family First Sunday Set-Up-Meeting Rooms 2&3 5:00 pm Reconciliation-Church 4:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym Sunday, December 2 Christmas Flower Collection Fair Trade Before and After Masses-Bride s Room First Sunday of Advent Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses Thanksgiving PORT Collection-Entrance of Church 7:00 am Family First Sunday-Meeting Rooms 2&3 (until 1pm) 8:30 am PART-Bride s Rm. 9:30 am Children s Liturgy of the Word-Rectory Meeting Rm. 9:30 am Choir-Church 10:00 am Bread & Word-Meeting Room 4 11:30 am Children s Choir-Church 11:30 am-children s Liturgy of the Word-Rectory Meeting Rm. 11:30 am Family Mass-Church 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Athletics-Gym 1:00 pm Baptisms-Church 1:00 pm Family Discover Your Neighbor-O Connell Hall, Georgian Room, Kitchen (set-up 10am) 4:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym 7:00 pm Adult Men s BB Open Gym-Gym 7:30 pm Teen Night at St. Julie Billiart-Teen Room Advent Scripture Study Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm Cahill Center, M.R. 2 November 27 and December 4, 11 and18 Join us as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus by studying the infancy narratives of Jesus in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. This study focuses on the connection that these two Gospels make to the Old Testament and the birth of the Messiah. Through prayer and scripture readings the participants will be encouraged to open their hearts to prepare for the celebration of our Lord s birth. There will be a weekly video lecture followed by discussion. We will be using the Little Rock Scripture Study video lectures on The Infancy Narrative of Jesus. The cost is $11 which includes a study guide. To register contact Maria Kavanaugh at (815) Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

3 When Worlds Collide Today s gospel presents a dialogue between two rulers, the governor of the nation and Jesus, whose dominion is over all creation. The power of Pilate was exhibited in the crucifixion of Jesus. Pilate feared an uprising and gave in to what the people wanted. Might makes right. A concept that goes back to the Greeks in Plato s Republic and has been echoed and used in a negative way as an expression of power. It is ironic that the most powerful, God, does not abide by this aphorism. Yet, some world leaders do. Today we celebrate the feast of Christ, the King, but is this just an example of pious language that has lost its meaning? Is it just a title in a religious tract or the gospel of John? What does it mean for you? If you say that it expresses your true faith, that Christ is king in your life, then it begs the question, How do you show it? Do your actions speak as loud as your words? Are you willing to serve your king? Today the liturgical calendar, cycle B ends. The readings for the past few Sundays and weekday Masses remind us that one day all of creation will cease and there will only be the Kingdom of God. How do you respond to this? If you commit your time to attend Mass each Sunday, this is a start. If you support the ministry of the church by regular contributions that reflect your gratitude to God for how he has blessed you, if you are involved in caring for others and the ministries of the church, if you reach out to those in need, then you have found the beatitudes. If you follow the commandments, you are a righteous person. There is one thing left to do, Jesus says to all, Follow me. At times we will be in opposition to what the world believes, to the morals governments impose, to the values of society around us. Are you willing to give witness to your faith? Are you willing to pray in public to ask God s blessing on your food, to make the sign of the cross and let others see it? Are you willing to forgive others? Are you willing to share your faith with others and tell them how God has blessed you or been present to you? This is evangelization. It begins with you making a commitment to put Christ first. Then you will be a true disciple, a child of God, and a citizen of heaven. (You and I will still have to pay taxes here.) When we live and share our faith we store up treasure in heaven. God bless you during the coming Advent season as we prepare to Put Christ first. The Renew My Church banner hanging on the west wall of our church reminds us of change that is happening within our archdiocese. I not only invite, but ask you to be part of the growth and change by participating in a ministry of St. George. If we as an older generation do not make inroads, relationships, and invitations to our children to take on leadership roles, then change will overwhelm us. We must give an example. We must welcome those who pray near us. We make the love of God real, or by our lack of actions we are saying Faith is a cheap insurance policy, just in case.. What do your actions say about you and your commitment to St. George? Fr. Ken Fleck The Port Thanksgiving/Christmas Collection December 1 & 2 at weekend masses Please leave donations at the entrances of church. The annual PORT Shelter Thanksgiving collection will take place a little later this year December 1 & 2 at all of the weekend masses at the entrances of church. Winter is a difficult time for all shelters and the people that they help. The Port has given us a list of items that are of urgent need during this time of year. As in the past, St. George Parish community has been generous with its response to the poor. Thank you for your continued generosity. For information contact Angie Brady at (708) ALSO. St. George families will be making sandwiches for the PORT Bread Truck on Sunday, December 2 after the 11:30 am Mass in O Connell Hall. Stop by the Family First Sunday Brunch in the Parish Life Center for a snack on your way to help in O Connell Hall. All are invited to come and help! Needed Items 100% Juice concentrate Bottled juice and juice boxes Healthier individual packed snacks Bulk hot cocoa mix (with no marshmallows) Fresh apples or oranges Bulk packs of chili and soup Individual packaged fruit cups Sandwich bags 8 oz. hot cups Plastic soup spoons Paper lunch bags Arts Supplies Crayons Computer paper Office Supplies Paper Towels Napkins Bleach Toilet Paper Kleenex Spray Disinfectant Dish Soap Pine-sol type cleaners Diapers size 2-5 Baby Wipes Tylenol Spiral notebooks Construction paper Folders Scotch tape *Adult & children cold/flu medications Sewing Machines **Any Monetary donation is welcome and ALWAYS NEEDED. Please make checks payable to: PORT MINISTRIES. November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 3

4 Young at Heart Outing Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Gaelic Park Christmas Luncheon Plated lunch, coffee, tea and water with musical entertainment Cost: $15 Doors open at noon, lunch at 1:00 pm with entertainment to follow until 4:00 pm DISCOVER YOUR NEIGHBOR SUNDAYS Acts of Faith and Religious Education are collaborating on DISCOVER YOUR NEIGHBOR Sundays. ALL ARE WELCOME!!! These afternoons of sharing will consist of family-friendly activities and speakers that will make us more aware of the needs of our neighbors, both near and far. We are reaching out to the St. George community in support of these efforts as the year goes on. St. George families are getting together to feed the hungry. Gather together on December 2, 2018 to make sandwiches for the Port Ministries Bread Truck. On Sunday, December 2, 2018, on Discover Your Neighbor Sunday, St. George families will get together to make sandwiches for the PORT Ministries BREAD TRUCK. St. George parishioners regularly donate needed items twice a year to support the BREAD TRUCK, free medical clinic, after school programs, office needs and cleaning supplies. Donations of sewing machines have also helped the PORT to continue offering a learn-to-sew program for the neighborhood families. We will meet in O Connell Hall in the school basement immediately following the 11:30 am Mass to make sandwiches. Stop at the Family First Sunday brunch to have a snack on your way. If you have any questions please contact Angie Brady at angsssra@aol.com or the R.E. office at (708) Thank you! Did you know? No transportation provided. Purchases Final No Refunds St. George Church is a qualified charitable organization for direct transfers of IRA distributions. If you are over 70 1/2 and required by the IRS to take a distribution from your IRA, you can request a direct transfer to St. George of all or part of your required amount. Your financial institution will send the distribution directly to us. By making this decision you not only help to further our mission, but help your tax situation as well! You may wonder how this is different from simply taking your distribution, donating to St. George and taking a charitable deduction on your tax return. While it may work out to be the same, in some cases you may not qualify to itemize deductions. In that case your contribution could not be used to reduce your tax burden. With a qualified charitable distribution, your donation reduces your taxable income regardless of whether you qualify to itemize. Recent tax law changes have increased the hurdle to itemize deductions on your tax return, thus making it a great time to consult your tax advisor on whether a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA would benefit you. 4 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

5 Liturgical Ministers December 1 & 2 4:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am Celebrants Fr. K. Fleck Fr. B. Guilfoil Fr. K. Fleck Fr. B. Guilfoil Deacons P. Manning J. Panek G. Bartos T. Schutzius Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Kara Peterson J. Garg A. Gustavson P. Sullivan Altar Servers S. Arellano C. Minonne T. Lorendo P. Sullivan A. Partacz A. Yock C. Shapkauski Cantors R. Clausius C. Rowland Choir D. Weinert Sacristans L. O Brien L. Vaicik P. Quatrini D. Budny Schedule also available online at: and is subject to change. Village Pizza Night When: Thursday, November 29 4:00-9:00 pm Location: Village Pizza Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park, (708) Order a pizza from Village Pizza and 50% of the sale will go directly to St. George School!! ****Remember, Village Pizza only accepts cash.**** READINGS FOR THE WEEK 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: :2; Lk 21:25-28, November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 5

6 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 PO3 Mary Balkas, Coast Guard Sgt. Jacob Berry, Army Lt. Timothy Berryhill, Army LCpl. Phillip Bosco, Marines LCpl. Mark Bradley, Marines Staff Sgt. Amanda Brennan, Army First Sgt. Robert Brennan, Army Capt. Michael Caddigan, Army A1C Brad Clemmer, Air Force SSgt. Heidi Currie, Air Force Lt.Col. Kevin Currie, Air Force Maj. Patrick Currie, Air Force Pvt. Matthew Daliege, Army Sgt. James Dewey, Army Capt. Christopher Doering, Army Cpl. Jonathan M. Filca, Marines PO2 James J. Guerino, Navy Cmdr. Daniel Hollendoner, Navy Cpl. Ryan Hollendoner, Army L.Cpl. Jonathan Idrovo, Marines Lt. Erin Janofski, Navy Becky Johnston, Air Force L.Cpl. Bryan Johnston, Marines L.Cpl. Ashton Kahne, Marines A1C Dylan Knispel, Air Force Spc. Martin McCarthy, Army Lt. Cmdr. Sean Miner, Navy Spc. Joshua S. Mitchell, Army Alexandra Novak Lt. Charles W. Novak, Marines HM3 Elizabeth O Neill, Navy Corpsman Capt. Thomas I. Ohl, Marines L. Cpl. Brian Richard, Marines PFC James Rodriguez, Army Amn. Michael Sarniak, Jr., Coast Guard Bo Shipman, Marines, LCPI SSgt. Alison Smallwood, Air Force SSgt. Chaise Smallwood, Air Force Lt. David F. Steinberger III, Navy Cpl. Ryan Swiecicki, Marines Col. Donald Tomich, Marines Capt. Todd Vassalli, Air Force Spc. Alexander Waters, Army Sgt. FC Powell Yetes, 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. CHURCH SUPPORT November July 28 & 1729, & , 2018 Offertory Envelope.$12, Sharing Parish St. Gerard Majella.$93.00 Children: 28 envelopes $64.25 St. George of School printing. Fund...$ Not available at time Thank you for your continued generosity to St. George Parish! Monday, November 26 7:30 - Joseph P. Jage Tuesday, November 27 7:30 - Lawrence Kelly Tim Hallahan Wednesday, November 28 7:30 - Bernadine Penksa Frank Oleksy 1:30 - School Mass Thursday, November 29 7:30 - Marie Cahill Mary Beth (Healy) Hogan Ann and Edward Nurse Friday, November 30 7:30 - Marie and John Rattigan Mary Beth (Healy) Hogan Saturday, December 1 8:00 - Mass for Parishioners 9:30 - First Reconciliation 4:00 - Josephine Landski Betty Tennison Edward O Brien, Sr. Sunday, December 2 7:30 - Mass for Parishioners Ann Marie Kot & Family Mike and Tillie Kot & Family 9:30 - Christine Reed Barbara A. Schmall Shirley Majewski 11:30 - John Halper Theresa M. Koppers Abby Ohl Deceased Our Parish uses GiveCentral for online donations. Sign up at: There are sign up forms at the exits of church. For more information, please Our Parish contact uses GiveCentral Darlene Georges for online at donations. Sign up at: (708) There are sign up forms at the exits of church. For more information, please contact Darlene Georges at (708) Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

7 THE GOSPEL OF JOHN: THE BOOK OF SIGNS Saturday, December 1 6:30 to 8:00 am This week we continue our examination of the Word of God, but transition from Mark s gospel to the Gospel of John. The most beloved Apostle John, who laid his head upon the chest of Christ and deeply contemplated the very heart of God, passes on for Christians the most contemplative account of Christ s life. It is not possible to come close to exhausting the deep meaning of this Gospel in just two short sessions. Dr. John Cavadini returns as this week s presenter and will hopefully guide us toward a better and more complete understanding of John s message. Invite a friend and join us for a hearty breakfast beginning at 6:30 am. All adult men, 18 and over, are invited and encouraged to attend. That Man Is You! meets on Saturday mornings for breakfast in O Connell Hall at St. George School. To learn more about TMIY, please contact Gary at (708) ; ghendzell@msn.com. St. George rectory is in need of a housekeeper! If you are interested and would like more information, please call Darlene Georges at (708) , ext Flexible times available. Our prayer shawl ministry has been busy creating shawls for many in need of healing prayers. If you would like a prayer shawl please contact Pina Quatrini (708) or Marybeth Kelly (708) We accept donations of 4 ply, sport, or baby yarn and clear ten quart or underbed containers. Please contact Barbara Rose Whalen (708) or Rebecca Morgan (708) for more information. We want to thank all our volunteers for their help with our ministry. We welcome new faces who want to crochet and knit. We will show you how and share in prayer. Thursday Morning Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Room 4 and Quiet Room Prayers and blessing of shawls Go to St. George Church, Tinley Park, IL November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 7

8 St. George/St. Julie Youth Ministry (708) Youth Group News: Tonight: No Youth Meeting! Enjoy your family!! Youth Nights: December 9: Cookie & Cocoa making night! December 16: Youth Group Café Soul Tuesdays at St. George in the Teen Room from 6:30-8:30 pm November 27 December 4 December 11 Deadline Reminders! December 6: Cookie and Cocoa orders due! If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events or trips please contact Holly at holly@stjulie.org or hhesselschwardt@ stgeorge60477.org or call the parish offices at (708) , ext. 223 (SJB) or (708) , ext. 512 (SGC). Cookie and Cocoa Fundraising! If you did not get an order form last week there is still time! You can get an extra order form at the rectory of St. George or at the office of St. Julie Billiart. You can also find it on the church websites and print it off and return no later than December 6! These make great gifts for teacher, bus driver, co-worker, friends and more! Thank you for supporting our teens! Christmas Caroling! Join the teens as they bring the joyful sounds of the season to others in our community! If you are in sixth through twelfth grade and would like to join us for caroling please let Holly know. More details to follow! Hope As we approach the first week in Advent the Church year is coming to an end, it is time to take stock in the past year! We look back and see all the joys and struggles that have brought us here. We just celebrated Thanksgiving and I pray you were able to find a lot to be thankful for this past year. To quote one of my favorite homilies by Fr. Kill, This is the season for Great Expectations! And that is what Advent is all about. I know we have a lot of preparation to do during this time; we need to visit family, we need to make cookies, we need to shop for and wrap gifts and decorate our homes, but we also, and more importantly, need to take time to be with God and prepare a space for Him. During this first week, we light the first candle to symbolize Hope/Expectation. I want to challenge you to take time this week and think about your expectations or hopes for Advent. Think about what you want to do and achieve during this time of preparation. Think big! Hope big! God is a God of great things! Have you heard what He did for the young Jewish girl who said yes to His invitation? This Advent really take time to prepare for Him, slow down, pray, listen and watch. Amazing things are happening; hope for them and be prepared. 8 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

9 FAMILY FIRST SUNDAY CELEBRATES SUGAR AND SPICE ON DECEMBER 2 Many thanks to the members of the St. Vincent De Paul Society who helped to stock our bountiful Fall Fest buffet on November 4! It was wonderful to enjoy not only their treats, but also their company as they shared information about their ministry to the people who attended. We invite the entire parish to once again join us as we prepare for the holidays with Sugar and Spice treats on Sunday, December 2. All are welcome to share their favorite holiday wares on our buffet, or just to join us after each of the Sunday morning Masses for some breakfast treats and beverages. Those attending the 11:30 am Mass are welcome to stay after they have filled their own stomachs to help prepare sandwiches for Port Ministries, and celebrate the Advent season by helping to feed the hungry at our Discover Your Neighbor activity! Cahill Center doors will be opened by 7:15 am for anyone wishing to drop off their contribution on their way to Mass. We hope to see everyone there! If any other ministries are willing and able to help out and take advantage of this opportunity to share ministry information one on one with parishioners on an upcoming Family First Sunday, please contact the Pastoral Council or Fran Fancsali by leaving your information with the rectory office. In Need of Your Prayers Please pray for the following members of your parish community: Genevieve Anast, Baby Brody Anderson, Arlene Astrowski, Joe and Barbara Baniewicz, James Bartos, Helene Brandau, Daniel Brazausky, John Brouch, Lawrence Brunke, Jo Bujan, Jim Burton, Carmella and Loretta Canino, Don Christie, Jack & Chris Clesson, Peter & Anna May Feil, Larry Ficker, Thomas Giblin, Judy Graves, Marirose Grosschadl, Emma Haas, Albert Holup, Paul and Beverly Klosowski, Daniel Knight, Richard and Joan Kukula, Rose Marie Lamberty, Sally Foy Leigh, Jim Lerschen, Dawn Leslie, Christine Madsen, Carmela Marasovich, Pat McIlduff, Janet Mondschean, Armin Muth, Lottie Pano, Virginia Perozzi, Robert Rasko, Cliff Rudzki, William Salzer, Lisa Schlueter, Sybil Schutzius, Mary Scudella, Robert Seery, Russ and Paula Slovey, Justin Souta, Mary Ann Stewart, Matt Taylor, Tammy Thomas, Eileen Vandergriff, Ed and Chris Waldo, Sandra Wickeham Called Home to the Lord Please remember in your prayers those who have died in the past weeks: Rosemary Kelly St. George School runs an Extended Day Program supporting our working parents providing childcare before and after school. Our quality afterschool program provides a safe, nurturing place of supervision for our school children where there are opportunities to reinforce learning from school, teach social skills and encourage good citizenship. We provide nutritious snacks, homework time, and activities in a fun safe environment. The Catholic High School Entrance Exam will be administered on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 8 am. Students may register for the test beginning on November 17, Consult the Catholic high school where the student wishes to enroll for the 2019/2020 school year for information on the pre-registration process. The entrance exam fee is $25 payable either by cash or check to the school administering the exam. We are currently looking for program supervisors to help with care before and after school. This paid position offers flexible hours to fit your schedule. If you are interested, please contact Charlotte Pratl, school principal, at (708) or cpratl@stgeorgeschool.org. November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 9

10 The King is In We have a King in our parish. And since today is His feast day, our King is holding audiences today and all week with anyone and everyone who wishes to spend time with Him for as long as you want. Just come to Holy Family Chapel and stay with Him awhile. I hope the lines to get in aren t too long. The King, Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, has all His unrequited love and graces and compassion for everyone who comes in extra-special quantities this week. Don t worry, He won t run out. His love and graces and compassion are inexhaustible. Once in the chapel it won t take long to realize what a treasure we have, to have the King of Kings there with us every day, all day long. Our King will let you know that you are loved and that you don t have to face life s problems alone. And, if you re not already a member of the A-team, call Bill Beckman at (708) and sign up to spend an hour each week with Our King, Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Then every week Jesus will give you renewed energy to face life s challenges, and you ll build a relationship with Our Lord that will last for eternity. It is really a great feeling to hobnob with the King of the entire universe, and that feeling will last forever. Terry Dorencz Christmas Flower Collection Next weekend, December 1 & 2 we will have a second collection for Christmas flowers. Thank you for helping to make the church beautiful for the Christmas season. Envelopes can be found in your bi-monthly packets. Culver s Day - Monday, December 3 Support St. George School! Please join us at the Tinley Park Culver s anytime Monday, December 3. Let your cashier know you are with St. George School when you order. 10% of our sales will benefit St. George School Parent Teacher League. Please Support our Christmas Giving Tree Season 2018! One of the ways you can support our Parish Christmas Giving Tree Ministry is to help those in need by taking an ornament off of one of our three trees located at each entrance of church to select an individual to bless this Christmas Season! We will also have monetary donation envelopes titled Christmas Giving Tree if you are unable to shop. Each year the Christmas Giving Trees provide St. George Parish a unique opportunity to work with the entire community by coordinating resources to meet the needs of families who might not have had the ability to share in the spirit of the holiday season. St. George Parish will once again be sharing gifts with: Yellow star shaped gift tag - St. Coletta s Group Home residents that are provided residential, educational and vocational services to men and women with developmental disabilities. Suggested gift amount of $30. Gifts to be wrapped and returned by Sunday, December 16. Purple angel shaped gift tag - St. Gerard Majella children from our sharing parish. Suggested gift amount $15. Gifts to be returned by Sunday, December 16 and wrapping is unnecessary. Red heart shaped gift tag - St. Vincent De Paul families from our parish who are going through a hard time due to illness, job loss or other unforeseen circumstances. This Christmas, support a family in need to buy a gift for their child(ren), food for their holiday table, or alleviate the burden of fulfilling a basic need. We are asking for gift cards, through the PART program in the amount of $25-$35 for each tag. Gifts to be returned by Sunday, December 9. Pink and blue gift tag - The Women s Center children saved from abortion. Suggested gift amount $15. Gifts to be returned by Sunday, December 9. Please put gift in box and wrapping is unnecessary. There will also be monetary donation gift tags available on all the Sharing Trees. You are invited to take a gift tag from one of the trees that has information about the recipient of the gifts. Please check your tag as the dates to be returned are different for each group and remember to attach the gift tag to the gifts. Thank you for giving to those in need this holiday season! 10 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

11 The Good Pilot, Peter Woodhouse By Alexander McCall Smith New Books have arrived for the next reading adventure! Used books available at the rectory for $9. Book discussion date January 25, All are welcome invite a friend! A tale of war and forgiveness, and an intrepid dog McCall Smith s generous writing and dry humor, his gentleness and humanity, and his ability to evoke a place and a set of characters without caricature or condescension have endeared his books to readers, - The New York Times Alexander McCall Smith is one of those authors, which should come as no surprise to those who have happily read their way through his prolific output ranging from a ladies detective agency in Botswana to a supercilious philanthropist in Edinburgh and a forlorn little boy called Bertie. His latest venture into the kind of philosophy Mr. McCall Smith engages in stretches across generations and nations at war, yet he retains his remarkable capacity for advocating forgiveness in the most unlikely circumstances.. - The Washington Times Needed: Fleece fabric for tied fleece blankets Do you like making tied fleece blankets? Do you want to learn how to make tied fleece blankets? Would you like to help someone from Day Break Shelter keep warm during the winter months with a tied fleece blanket? Jump on the band wagon and help out on Family, Faith, and Fun Sunday on February10, PLANNING AHEAD Asking for donations of 2 yard (72 inch cut) pieces of colorful patterned fleece fabric inches wide for making fleece tied blankets for residents of Day Break Shelter. Fabric needed will be matched up with navy blue, black and red fleece fabric that will be available on that day. Please drop your donation of fabric off at the rectory. Or if you would like to bring your own two yard matching pieces of fabrics to work on for Day Break, that would be welcomed also. Fleece should be inches wide and 2 yards (72 inch cut) long. Guaranteed to be a fun afternoon. Cookies and lemonade will be served. St. George PART Holiday 2018 Schedule December Last date before Christmas for Monday orders (online or paper order sheet) is Monday, December 17. Sunday Cash & Carry (or check!) sales In the bride s room by the 175 th St. entrance to Church: December 2, 9, 16 and 23 8:30am-12:30pm Rectory Cash (or check!) & Carry sales Saturdays, December 1, 8, 15 and pm December :30-11:30am & 1:30-6pm December :30-11:30am & 1:30-3:30pm No Sales on December 24-25, 31 or January 1. No Monday orders taken on December 24 or 30. Monday orders resume on January 7, Plan ahead! Four Monday order dates before Christmas: Nov 26 Dec 3 Dec 10 Dec 17 Kids Bring your family, grandma, grandpa, aunt or uncle to help you finish your blanket. All invited! Women Enrich Lives We are Buying a Goat! We will be buying a goat for a family in Kenya this year. Kathleen Harrison who goes to Kenya personally will be at our Christmas party on November 30, 2018 at 11:30 am at Side Street Tavern in Tinley Park. If anyone is interested in attending or making a donation toward the goat purchase of $5.00 or more, please contact Marlene Lees at (708) What Do You Want to Get Out of the Christmas Season? Friday, November 30 at 11:30 am We will have two minutes to describe a brief Act of Love or Act of Kindness. Join us for lunch At Side Street Tavern N. Creek Drive, Tinley Park, IL RSVP to (708) , Marlene Lees November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 11

12 ADVENT IS UPON US! Prepare the Way of the Lord Family Mass, Sunday, December 2, at 11:30 am The Feast of Christ the King helps us to think about endings and beginnings. Next Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent. Articles elsewhere in the bulletin invite you to bring items for parish hospitality & Discover Your Neighbor PORT Ministries Sunday. There will be a Family Mass for all St. George School and Religious Ed families on December 2 nd at 11:30 a.m., followed by hospitality and a speaker/service activity on behalf of Port Ministries. We encourage you to be as generous as possible in supporting this endeavor. All are welcome! First Reconciliation, December 1, at 9:30 am Thank you for your generous support last week to the collec on for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. As a parish, the funds donated will help support those on the margins who are living in poverty in the United States. If you missed the collec on, it s not too late to give! Visit onalcollec ons, and click on How to Give on the le. The Advent wreath is part of our longstanding Catholic tradition. As Catholics, we use Advent wreaths as part of our spiritual preparation for Christmas. After all, Christ is the Light that came into the world to dispel the darkness of sin and to radiate the truth and love of God (cf. John 3:19-21). MAKE AN ADVENT WREATH FOR YOUR HOME.. A FAMILY EVENT FOR THE WHOLE PARISH Friday, November 30 The Cahill Center 7:00 pm ********** $10 per family includes all supplies to make a wreath, metal ring, live greens, candles, pine cones and ribbons, hot chocolate and cookies. New this year, you must reserve your spot in advance by ing swillumrs@sbcglobal.net or calling Sheila at (708) and please leave a message. Presented by Adult Faith Formation Students preparing to receive First Communion in May will be making their First Reconciliation this Saturday at 9:30 am. Please pray for these children and their families. Upcoming: Parish Reconciliation Service, December 5, at 6:15 pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Liturgy & Celebration at St. Gerard Majella on December 12 at 7:00 pm All are invited. RE families are expected to attend. Watch for details Dear Parishioners, Our school will be hosting a bookfair at Barnes and Noble, 160 Orland Park Place in Orland Park on Friday, December 14. It s an excellent opportunity to showcase our school and raise funds. We will be receiving a portion of the sales we bring in that day to purchase new books for our school s library. This bookfair is different because with the exception of gift cards and E-books anything purchased that day goes to our total: books for the whole family, CDs, DVDs, NOOK, even items from the café. This is a fundraiser so don t forget to ask your family and friends to participate. Even people that can t come to the Orland store and enjoy our crafts, story times, face painting and Christmas caroling can go into any Barnes and Noble across the country on that day, give them our Voucher number and participate. Also anyone can shop at BN.com the day of the bookfair and for five days after, December 15-19, to help our school. Our bookfair number is Please take an active roll in sharing this opportunity for the benefit of our students. We look forward to seeing you there! 12 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

13 Advent Reconciliation Schedule PLEASE NOTE: The St. George Parish Advent Reconciliation Service this year will again incorporate our Religious Education students and families. It will be held on Wednesday evening, December 5, at 6:15 pm. We encourage all parishioners to take advantage of the Sacrament of Reconciliation on a regular basis, but particularly in the seasons of Advent and Lent. In addition to our weekly times for Reconciliation after the 4:00 pm, 7:30 am, and 9:30 am Masses, you may also wish to take advantage of the offerings for Reconciliation at some of our neighboring parishes. St. Damien, 5250 W. 155th St., Oak Forest (708) Sunday, December 9-6:00 pm St. Elizabeth Seton, th St., Orland Hills (708) Sunday, December 2-7:00 pm St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr, th Ave., Tinley Park (708) Not available at time of bulletin printing St. Julie Billiart, th St., Tinley Park (708) Monday, December 10-7:00 pm St. Francis of Assisi, S. Wolf Rd., Orland Park (708) Monday, December 17-7:30 pm St. Christopher, th St., Midlothian (708) Saturday, December 15-5:30 pm Our Lady of the Woods, W 131st St, Orland Park (708) Tuesday, December 18-7:00 pm PRO-LIFE ST. GEORGE PRO-LIFE MEETING St. George Pro-Life will meet on Tuesday, November 27, at 7:00 pm in Cahill Center, Meeting Room 4. We will plan for coming activities and discuss recent Pro-Life events. Everyone is welcome to attend. BUS TRIPS TO MARCH FOR LIFE If you are considering attending the March for Life in Washington, D.C., you have travel options as follows: Illiana Right to Life bus trip to the March for Life will take place from January 17-20, The cost per person, double occupancy, will be $160 for adults and $100 for children and/or high school students. Reservations must be made by December 15, 2018, to ensure adequate hotel space. The cost of the trip includes coach transportation, lodging and two breakfasts at the hotel. See illianarighttolife.org for details or IllianaRighttoLife@gmail.com. The Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity of the Archdiocese of Chicago is offering a bus trip to the March for Life that will take place from January 16-20, Registration is due December 7. The cost of the trip includes coach transportation and lodging for two nights. For details and registration, call (312) St. Michael s, Highland Ave, Orland Park (708) Tuesday, December 4-7:00 pm Incarnation Church, 5757 W 127th St, Palos Heights (708) Monday, December 17-7:30 pm Please contact individual parishes for specific details. November 25, 2018 Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe 13

14 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. 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 Mandated Agape Ministers of Care 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 bulletin@stgeorge60477.org 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. PARISH STAFF Pastor..Rev. Kenneth Fleck frken@stgeorge60477.org Associate...Rev. Brendan Guilfoil frbrendan@stgeorge60477.org Deacons.Gregory Bartos, Peter Manning, Joe Panek, Thomas Schutzius, Joe Truesdale Business Manager..Darlene Georges Music Director.Robert Mockus RECTORY 6707 West 175th St., Tinley Park, IL Monday-Friday: 8 am-noon, 1-8 pm Office closed 12-1 pm Monday-Friday Saturday: 9 am-6 pm (708) Fax: (708) Parish Website: stgeorge60477.org YOUTH MINISTRY HOLLY HESSELSCHWARDT-YOUTH MINISTER hhesselschwardt@stgeorge60477.org 6700 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center) (708) School CHARLOTTE PRATL - PRINCIPAL cpratl@stgeorgeschool.org 6700 West 176th St. (708) Fax: (708) School Website: stgeorgeschool.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION ANGELA KVASNICA - COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS ED. Summer Hours (May - August): Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm School Year Hours (September - April): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Wednesday: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Closed 6670 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center) (708) Fax: (708) religioused@stgeorge60477.org FATHER DON CAHILL CENTER 6670 West 176th St. 14 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

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