When s the last time you had a spiritual check-up? Ash Wednesday is like a spiritual STOP sign on the journey of life.

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1 February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 2019 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 Alive and Well When s the last time you had a spiritual check-up? Ash Wednesday is like a spiritual STOP sign on the journey of life. We pay so much attention to our bodies with health concerns from daily articles in the news headlines, new medicines, new exercises, diets with a different nuance, health letters, etc, all because we don t want to die. Do we give half as much attention to our spiritual health? When is the last time you did any spiritual reading, even a prayer book or scriptures? There are spiritual magazines at our entrances, have you ever taken one to read? We read labels on food packages, do you read the brochures regarding collections for various needs and the information they provide? Lent is approaching fast - just a few weeks. Now is the time to set some goals for your spiritual health. Many families will raise consciousness about the dangers of smoking to loved ones. Do you ever use the same concern for their spiritual wellbeing? Do you invite them to join you for Sunday Mass? Is there a marriage that needs to be blessed in the Church? Are you divorced and feel outside the Church, but never have inquired to one of the priests about what can be done? Have you been away from Communion for a long time because you have sins you have been reluctant to confess or deal with? The person who is obese or a couch potato feels left out of many activities, but justifies their situation and numbs their conscience with excuses that enable them to continue with their inactivity. The same is true of those who are spiritually flabby, they have excuses and no action. The first reading from the prophet Isaiah, relates a vision that concludes with his call. He feels unworthy, but in an intimate gesture, the angel touches his lips with a burning ember, revealing that the Lord who calls Isaiah is a Lord of forgiveness and mercy. The Lord calls us as well. Last Sunday we heard Jeremiah s call. In today s Gospel, Luke 5:1-11, Jesus calls Simon Peter and his companions with a miraculous catch of fish even though Peter says, Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing. Lent is a time to hear the voice of God anew for each of us. It is a time to be fishermen and bring our family, neighbors and friends closer to the Lord once again. All Peter had to do was cast his nets again. All we have to do is invite others again with sincerity and love - the nets that tug at the heartstrings of others. Make a difference. Get involved in a ministry of the parish. Get to know your neighbors on your block and in the pews around you. Encourage others. Learn more about your faith. You can make a difference! Renew My Church must be more than commercials, slogans and homilies or reallocations of parishes and resources. All of us make others feel welcome. Make your faith count. God is counting on each one of us to renew my Church. Fr. Ken Fleck

2 Dear Parishioners, As many of you know, each year we have fewer priests in the Archdiocese of Chicago. As a result, there is a critical need for priests to serve as pastors in our local church. Bishop Wypych and Fr. Michael Knotek, head of the priest s placement board, have asked me to consider being a pastor as they prepare to assign priests for the fiscal year. After much prayer and conversation with trusted individuals, I have decided to enter what is called the pastor pool for July The pastor pool is the list of individuals who are applying to become pastors, from which the Archdiocese will generally choose pastors for parishes with openings. Thus, it is most likely that I will be assigned as a pastor to another parish, beginning this July. I have been looking at various parishes and praying for guidance in my discernment. Please pray for me, as this certainly is a step into the unknown for me. I have enjoyed being a priest here at St. George and getting to know so many of you. I will always be grateful for my time here and will continue to pray for you as I begin this next chapter of my life. When I am told where I will be going, I will be sure to let you all know. Yours in Christ, Fr. Brendan Happy Valentine s Day to all! TODAY! Shop Fair Trade for Valentine s Day Gifts that Change Lives Fair Trade Makes an Impact This Weekend - February 9 and 10, 2019 Saturday 4:00 pm Mass Sunday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am Masses Chocolate Bars $2 and $3 Hot Cocoa Mix $7 Organic Coffee (ground, bean, regular and decaf) $9 per pound Organic Tea $4 Split Pea, Lentil and Bean Soup Mixes $7 Stock up Today! Our prayer shawl ministry has been 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 except donations of yarn and plastic containers 10 quarts or larger for storage of the yarn. We appreciate all the donations and the work our ladies are doing for our ministry and welcome new faces. Thursday mornings Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Room 4 and the Quiet Room 2-14 Prayers and blessing of shawls 2-21 Prayers, birthday luncheon and blessing of shawls 2-28 Prayers and blessing of shawls May God's love bring encouragement to all in need of His healing. 2 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

3 Liturgical Ministers February 16 & 17 4:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am Celebrants Fr. B. Guilfoil Fr. K. Fleck Fr. B. Guilfoil Fr. K. Fleck Deacons J. Truesdale P. Manning T. Schutzius G. Bartos P. Bohacik T. Bria O. Adelakun B. Beckman Lectors L. Jones G. Hendzell T. Adelakun F. Fancsali D. Laveck M. Becker T. Kavanaugh T. Doyle J. Weglarz P. Kukula D. Lynch D. Wawzenek V. Weglarz S. Rogina P. Meehleis W. Wawzenek E. Weglarz G. Rycyzyn J. Moore R. Wisniewski Eucharistic K. Wittman R. Schutzius J. Souta E. Buczkiewicz Ministers D. Dolan B. Akroush C. Adelakun M. Cermak-Vis A. Graff P. Hendzell P. Kordas J. Gaytan M. Hagan T. Rycyzyn B. Manning M. Olson A. Patrick T. Vander Sanden T. McCabe E. Susnis D. Triolo C. Vander Sanden J. Rickerson B. Urbanski K. Rodriguez S. Arellano M. Guzaitis I. Adelakun K. Peterson Altar Servers I. Haas A. Gustavson P. Sullivan T. Lorendo P. Sullivan Cantors G. Smith M. Thornton Choir T. Cetera Sacristans L. O Brien L. Vaicik P. Quatrini D. Budny Schedule also available online at: and is subject to change. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Shop for your Valentine at smile.amazon.com and Amazon donates to St. George!! Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1: :4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-4abc, 5-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Jer 17:5-8; Ps 1:1-4, 6; 1 Cor 15:12, 16-20; Lk 6:17, February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3

4 MONDAY, February 11 7:00 am - 3:45 pm-sgs-o Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym, Kitchen 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Athletics-Gym 6:00 pm Lions Pack Cub Scouts Pack Mtg.-O Connell Hall 7:00 pm Society of St. Vincent depaul Mtg.-Meeting Room 3 TUESDAY, February 12 Daybreak Shelter 7:00 am - 3:45 pm-sgs-o Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym, Kitchen 9:30 am Fun & Games-Meeting Room 4 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Athletics-Gym 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Faith Formation Scripture Study- Meeting Room 4 6:30 pm Cub Scout Den Mtg.-O Connell Hall 6:30 pm SPRED II-School Classroom, Kitchen 6:30 pm Teen Café Soul-Teen Room WEDNESDAY, February 13 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 1-3, Board Room, Quiet Room 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal-Church 7:00 pm SPRED I-School Classroom, Kitchen (set-up 6pm) 7:00 pm Teen RCIA-Teen Room 8:00 pm Al-Anon-O Connell Hall Thursday, February 14 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 Teen Choir Practice-Church 8:00 pm Knights of Columbus-O Connell Hall Friday, February 15 7:00 am - 3:45 pm-sgs-o Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym, Kitchen 8:45 am SGS Class of 2019 CPR Training-Meeting Rooms :00 am Hanover-Off Site 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Athletics-Gym 7:00 pm Bingo-O Connell Hall, Kitchen, Georgian Room 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous-School Classroom Go to St. George Church, Tinley Park, Saturday, February 16 Annual Catholic Appeal Rectory PART sales 1:00-4:00 pm 6:00 am That Man is You-O Connell Hall 7:00 am - 7:00 pm Athletics-Gym 3:30 pm First Communion Retreat Set-Up-Cahill Center, Kitchen, Gym 5:00 pm Reconciliation-Church 7:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym Sunday, February 17 Annual Catholic Appeal Parish Registration after the 9:30 am Mass-Meeting Room 1 Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses 8:30 am PART-Bride s Room 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 11:00 am - 3:00 pm First Communion Retreat-Cahill Center, Kitchen, Gym 11:30 am First Communion Student/Parent Mass-Church 12:45 pm Baptismal Preparation Class-Rectory Meeting Room 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Athletics-Gym 1:00 pm Baptisms-Church 4:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym 7:00 pm Teen Night & Choir Practice at St. Julie Billiart-Teen Room Bible Study Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 pm Now - March 5 Cahill Center, Meeting Room 2 Join us as we study Jeff Cavins Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. This eight week study will help you uncover the story woven throughout Scripture, so you can get the big picture of the Bible and understand what it s all about. It is an opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with God and grow in your understanding of your faith. Each week we will watch a thirty minute video and have discussion after. Come even if you cannot commit to all of the sessions. There will be a study guide available to purchase for $20. If you are interested, please contact Maria Kavanaugh at (815) Visit our Website You can check Mass times, the calendar, schedules, staff information, and view a slide show and more! Check it out at: 4 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

5 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 February 2 & 3, 2019 July 28 & 29, 2018 January Give Central Offertory Envelopes...$17, Offertory February Envelope.$12, & 3, 2019 Electronic Giving Sharing Parish Sharing Parish St. Gerard Majella..$ St. Gerard Majella.$93.00 Sunday Collection $5, Children: 48 envelopes...$94.20 Children: Not 28 available envelopes $64.25 St. George School at Fund $ St. George School Fund..$ St. George School Fund...$ St. Gerard Majella $70.00 time of printing. Youth Ministry Trips $10.00 Solemnity of Mary $20.00 Thank you for your continued Thank you for your Christmas continued Collection $ generosity to generosity Christmas to Flowers $5.00 St. George Parish! St. George Initial Parish! Collection $45.00 Thank you for your continued generosity Religious to Ed St. Tuition George & Parish! Fees $53.22 Our Parish uses GiveCentral Latin for America online donations. $15.00 Our Parish Sign uses up GiveCentral at: Campaign for online for donations. Human Development Sign up at: $5.00 Our There Parish are uses sign GiveCentral up forms at the for exits online of church. Religious For Retirement more information, $25.00 please There are donations. sign up forms contact at the Darlene exits of Retired Georges church. Priests at For more information, $10.00 Sign up at: please contact (708) Darlene Total: Georges at $5, (708) There are sign up forms at the exits of church. For more information, please contact Darlene Georges at (708) Monday, February 11 7:30 - All Souls in Purgatory Tuesday, February 12 7:30 - Mass for Fathers Mary Scudella Wednesday, February 13 7:30 - Clara Pjosek Marie and John Rattigan 1:30 - School Mass Thursday, February 14 7:30 - Helen and Sam Baumann George Powers Abby Ohl Friday, February 15 7:30 - Mass for Mothers Kathy Banasiak Saturday, February 16 8:00 - Mass for Parishioners 4:00 - Josephine Landski Abby Ohl William Salzer Sunday, February 17 7:30 - Frank S. Paldowic Rudy Povse Ralph Rzeszutko 9:30 - Mass for Parishioners Edward, Vincent and Genevieve Zaworski Exito Guiang 11:30 - James Bartos Stanley Lesnik Intentions of Dolores Sullivan Deceased February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5

6 In Need of Your Prayers Please pray for the following members of your parish community: Michelle Albert, Genevieve Anast, Baby Brody Anderson, Joe and Barbara Baniewicz, Helene Brandau, Daniel Brazausky, Lawrence Brunke, Jo Bujan, Jim Burton, Colette Bus, Carmella and Loretta Canino, Don Christie, Joseph Cicci, Romana Drobick, Peter & Anna May Feil, Larry Ficker, Arthur Fiddelke, Thomas Giblin, Marirose Grosschadl, Emma Haas, Albert Holup, Halina Jakala, Fr. Bernard Kennedy, Paul and Beverly Klosowski, Daniel Knight, Richard and Joan Kukula, Sally Foy Leigh, Jim Lerschen, Dawn Leslie, Christine Madsen, Carmela Marasovich, Pat McIlduff, Mary Jean McLaughlin, Armin Muth, Lottie Pano, Virginia Perozzi, Lisa Schlueter, Sybil Schutzius, Mary Scudella, Robert Seery, Dennis Shub, 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: Come one, Come all! THIS Weekend! Family, Faith and Fun Sunday, February 10, 2019 Join us for a fun afternoon - after the 11:30 am mass in Meeting Rooms 1, 2 and 3. FABRIC DONATIONS NEEDED.AND MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS WELL. Fabric will be matched up with fleece fabric that will be available. 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. Guaranteed to be a fun afternoon. Kids Bring your family, grandma, grandpa, aunt or uncle to help you finish your blanket. All invited! For more information, call the Religious Education office at (708) or Angie Brady at (708) FAITH & SCIENCE: FRIENDS OR FOES Saturday, February 16 6:30 to 8:00 am There is an epidemic crisis in modern culture between faith and science. Many younger people are leaving religion in droves based on misperceptions of a fundamental conflict between the two. As men, as leaders, we need to turn the tide! Over the next several weeks, we will seek to clearly understand the teaching and perspective of the Church so that we can silence any personal doubts, as well as share this message with others. We will expand and stretch our minds! Make the extra-effort to attend over the next four weeks as Dr. Chris Baglow helps to clear the weeds within our intellectual and spiritual formation. The responsibility falls upon all of us to know how to dialogue with our friends, coworkers, and especially our children on the relationship between faith and science. Hot coffee and a hearty breakfast including bacon, pancakes, egg casseroles, fruit, toast, muffins, yogurt, donuts, pastries, juice and more are available beginning at 6:30 am. Our program begins promptly at 7:00 am. Please join us and invite a friend! That Man Is You! meets on Saturday mornings for breakfast in O Connell Hall at St. George School. All adult men, 18 and older, are invited and encouraged to attend. To learn more about TMIY, please contact Gary at (708) ; ghendzell@msn.com. Community News Tinley Area Community Dinner FREE!! Everyone Welcome! 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Thursdays 5:00 pm: Doors open 5:30 pm: Dinner begins First Thursday: Zion Lutheran Church th Ave., Tinley Park Second and Fifth Thursdays: St. Stephen Catholic Church Parish Center th Ave., Tinley Park Third Thursday: Faith United Presbyterian Church th St., Tinley Park NO dinner on the 4th Thursday of the month. 6 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

7 St. George/St. Julie Youth Ministry (708) Youth Group News: Sundays at St. Julie Youth Center from 7 pm - 9 pm Tonight: Youth Night Teen Choir Practice Thursdays 7pm at St. George February 21 February 28 Sunday 4pm at St. Julie Teen Room February 17 Café Soul Tuesdays at St. George in the Teen Room from 6:30 8:30 pm February 19 February 26 Dates to remember: February 17 Deposit and forms due for Mission trip! 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). Mission Trip 2019! Omaha, Nebraska What: Mission trip for high school youth! We will be traveling to Omaha, Nebraska this year to work once again with Young Neighbors in action. We will serve the poor and help those in need in many different ways. If you are currently in eighth grade through twelfth grade, please sign up and join us! If you are an adult that would like to participate, please talk to Holly find out how you can help! When: June 16 - June 21 Cost: $395 Forms are available outside of the Parish office at St. Julie Billiart and at the rectory office at St. George. Please have your filled out form and non-refundable deposit of $150 in by February 17. Passion Proclamation and Stations of the Cross: Looking ahead to the Lenten season. We will be offering an opportunity for anyone in 6th - 12th grades to join us for The Passion Proclamation and the Living Stations of the Cross! Both of these events are beautifully done by our teens and preteens. Living Stations of the Cross During our Café Soul nights we will begin to choose music for each of the Living Stations of the Cross. If you want to be part of the evening, but do not like to read or play a part, you can help by choosing music. Practices will be held on Thursday evenings in March. This event takes place on Good Friday at St. George. Please keep an eye on the bulletin for exact dates and times! Passion Proclamation If you are interested in participating please let Holly Hesselschwardt or Tom O Donnell know before February 15, Practice Schedule is as follows: February 24: 3-5 pm March 10: 3-5 pm March 17: 3-5 pm March 24: 3-5 pm March 31: 3-5 pm April 7: 3-5 pm April 11: 7-9 pm April 12: 5-9 (practice and pizza party) This event takes place at all of the Masses during Palm Sunday weekend at St. Julie Billiart Anyone in grades sixth - twelfth are welcomed to participate at these events. If you have questions about either event please contact Holly! We hope to see you there! Keep an eye on the bulletin for any changes or updates! February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7

8 PERSONAL BENEFIT, COMMON GOOD In its first year the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program, "Invest in Kids", awarded scholarships to more than 3,000 students from low-income families to attend a Catholic school of their choice in Cook and Lake Counties. This was made possible through the generosity of thousands of donors who took advantage of the seventy-five percent state income tax credit on their donation. To help their donations have even more impact in 2019, several donors have agreed to pool their resources and offer a 2-for-1 matching gift program to the more than 160 schools run by the Archdiocese of Chicago, up to $5 million total. Tickets are also available at the rectory office or at the PART table on Sundays!! HOW IT WORKS For every dollar designated to a qualifying school through Empower Illinois between December 1, 2018 and February 28, 2019, the school will receive two dollars in matching funds. The donations are capped at $100,000 per school. The program will end when all matching funds have been depleted or on February 28, 2019, whichever comes first. After April 1, 2019, any matching gift program funds that are not awarded at a designated school will be reallocated to low-income students at schools with unmet demand. EXAMPLE A donor with about $75,000 in income could make a donation of $5,000 to Empower Illinois, in cash or stock, that would... Eliminate their Illinois state income tax liability (approximately $3,750); and Provide $15,000 in scholarship support (after the $10,000 match) The St. George School Band Boosters would like to thank everyone who supported the Mostaccioli Dinner on Sunday, January 27. It was a huge success! There was plenty of delicious food and fellowship. A special thank you to those who donated raffle prizes and all the volunteers who made the event possible. All proceeds will benefit the St. George School Band. For a total cost of $1,250, this donor has now provided three students with $5,000 in scholarships to use to attend a Catholic school of their choice (donation of $5,000 minus the $3,750 in state credit). Questions? (312) tcs@archchicago.org archchicago.org/tcs 8 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

9 Young at Heart Luncheon Tuesday, February 12, 2019 St. Julie Billiart Devine Center Celebrate Valentine s Day! Devine Center doors open at 11:00 am Meeting at 11:30 am lunch at Noon Menu Chicken tetrazzini, salad, rolls, homemade desserts and beverages Catered by Salina s Entertainment Phil & Amy Cost: $7 for members, $10 for non-members and guests Tickets must be purchased by Sunday, February 10. No tickets will be sold at the door. NEW BOOK FOR LENT The Seven Storey Mountain, an Autobiography of Faith by Thomas Merton Used books are available at the rectory for $4.00. Book discussion date is set for: Friday, March 29, 2019 at 7:00 pm. An extraordinary journey of faith! Save the date!! Sunday, July 14, 2019 Parish Picnic at Vogt Woods Watch future bulletins for more information! A modern-day Confessions of Saint Augustine, The Seven Storey Mountain is one of the most influential religious works of the twentieth century. It tells of the growing restlessness of a brilliant and passionate young man whose search for peace and faith leads him, at the age of twenty -six, to take vows in one of the most demanding Catholic orders - the Trappist Monks. At the Abbey of Gethsemani, "the four walls of my new freedom," Thomas Merton struggles to withdraw from the world, but only after he has fully immersed himself in it. The Seven Storey Mountain has been a favorite of readers ranging from Graham Greene to Claire Booth Luce, Eldridge Cleaver and Frank McCourt. Since its original publication, this timeless spiritual tome has been published in over twenty languages and has touched millions of lives. For information, call Angie Brady at (708) February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9

10 Active Parishioner Status We receive many requests for parishioners to be godparents or sponsors for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation and to rightfully enjoy the number of services offered at St. George. Part of the request is to be able to verify that a person is an active member of St. George. Because of the nature of our congregation, having so many visitors, it is difficult to know everyone. An active member of St. George Catholic Church: Is properly registered and supporting the Church. Faithfully attends Mass on Sundays and Holy Days. Participates in parish activities when possible. Uses the parish envelope system for donations. Adult children living at home are required to register separately from their parents as parishioners. While assessments of an inquirer s status will be made individually, the above are the main factors what will be considered in making that determination. Registration will take place next Sunday, February 17, 2019, after the 9:30 am Mass in the Parish Life Center, Meeting Rms. 1&2. Multi-Parish Mission Project Let Us Build A House Where Love Can Dwell June 7-9, 2019 On the campus of St. George Hosted by: St. Elizabeth Seton St. Francis of Assisi St. George St. Julie Billiart St. Michael Our Lady of the Woods 10 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

11 PRO-LIFE BREMEN-ORLAND FAMILIES FOR LIFE You are invited to the monthly meeting of Bremen-Orland Families for Life on Monday, February 11 at 1:00 pm. It will be held at the Brementowne Manor located at Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park. We will plan for future activities and discuss current Pro-Life events and issues. For more information, call Bill Beckman at (708) or Lana Stack at (708) VIGIL AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN FLOSSMOOR Please plan to join the monthly vigil to be held at the Flossmoor Planned Parenthood abortion facility. We will gather along the public right-of-way extending from S. Governor s Hwy in Flossmoor. This vigil will take place from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, February 15, Public parking is available 1/2 block north of the Planned Parenthood site on 198th Street which goes west from Governors Hwy. Express your prayers and concerns about an abortion facility located in our own neighborhood. SPEAK OUT ILLINOIS 2019 Join hundreds of pro-life advocates for the annual Speak Out Illinois Conference, Words Save Lives. The conference will be held on Saturday, March 9 from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at the Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, and will feature as keynote speaker Kristan Hawkins of Students for Life of America, plus Jackie Bedore of Benet Academy, and a panel of pro-life pastors. Breakfast will be served at 9:00 am. Tickets are $65 each or a table of 10 is $600. For more information and reservations, call Pro-Life Action League at (773) or check SpeakOutIllinois.org. Discounted pricing ends February 28. Please Make Your Gift to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal Come, Follow Me...and share the Word During the last few weeksw, many parish families received a letter from Cardinal Cupich requesting your participation in pledging to the 2019 Annual Catholic Appeal. We ask that you respond as generously as possible. The Appeal supports both Parish and Archdiocesan ministries, and funds services tat are of great help to our Parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is Come Follow Me...and share the Word. We have all received God s love. By financially supporting the ministries and services funded by the Annual Catholic Appeal, we help to extend God s love to many, many others. As you review the mailing from Cardinal Cupich, take note of those services that directly support the work of our parish and please give generously. When our parish reaches its goal of $55, in paid pledges, all additional funds contributed will be returned to us for use in our Parish. Is Your Soul Hungry? Is your soul hungry? Our souls need food and nourishment just like our bodies do. But, for the soul, pizza will never do. Not even deep dish pizza. St. John Vianney told us, The soul hungers for God, and nothing but God can satiate it. Therefore, He came to dwell on earth and assumed a Body in order that this Body might become the Food of our souls. We get to nourish our souls by receiving Our Lord in Holy Communion. Our souls also hunger for friendship. St. Alphonsus de Liguori said, Good friends find pleasure in one another s company. Let us know pleasure in the company of our best friend, a friend who can do everything for us, a friend who loves us beyond measure. Here in the Blessed Sacrament we can talk to Him straight from the heart. Your soul s best friend is right there in Holy Family Chapel day and night waiting and longing for you. Come to the chapel and visit with Your Friend who loves you so much. Come often and your soul and your spirit will be lifted beyond measure. Even better, call Bill Beckman at (708) and sign up to spend an hour every week with Our Lord in The Blessed Sacrament. After some time you will find more and more joy by spending time with Our Lord. When you re about to leave the chapel, you may ask Our Lord, Did You enjoy us being together as much as I did? He just might say in your heart, More than you know! Terry Dorencz February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11

12 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. 12 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

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