The Road Less Traveled

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1 September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third 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 2017 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 The Road Less Traveled The gospel today, Matt 18:15-20 teaches an important lesson about judging others and how to take the high road. All too often issues are swept under the rug, ignored, wished to go away, or worse yet, discussed with others - gossip. None of these options will resolve the issue or bring about reconciliation. Jesus response is to deal with the issue directly. If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. In our consumer-driven, idiosyncratic society that has an insatiable appetite for the sensational, most will choose a one sided presentation of the issue to friends or colleagues in gossip or water cooler conversation. What do you do in situations like this? The other extreme, that is just as popular and equally frustrating, is the legal system. Hire a lawyer. While it has created a whole profession to settle disputes and has spawned jokes at lawyers expense, it is not the first choice for men and women of faith. Where is our faith when we have to settle a disagreement? How do you deal with issues that come up between you and neighbors, friends, fellow workers, classmates, and family members? It seems we have lost the art of conversations and learning to both talk and listen, participating in the give-and-take of good communication. This will allow both parties to express their point of view while the other truly listens so as to respond to what was said and not what went through their mind while the other was speaking. Life is difficult. As Christians we are challenged by Jesus to take the road less traveled. We are given an example of turning the other cheek and going the extra mile. Which of these metaphors best describes your way of dealing with those who cause you stress? This is more than an article that explores the psychology of disagreeing. This is a call for each person to delve into their soul and reconsider their response to disagreements beginning in the family and extending into our daily life and conflicts. Charity begins at home and moms and dads set the example for their children to follow. Do your children see and hear you pray for guidance? We would take fewer high blood pressure pills if we took the high road often called The Road Less Traveled and took our faith more seriously and frequently. Last week Jesus challenged us saying, Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. What will it take for you to be reconciled with those who have offended you or whom you have offended? We must take our faith seriously and get involved in sharing our faith, talking about it, bringing others closer to Christ, and sharing in the ministries of St. George. We are building a beautiful museum for a future generation. Vatican II clearly set the challenge before us, The Church is the People of God. Fr. Ken Fleck

2 MONDAY, September 11 7:00 am - 4:00 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm. 5:30 pm Acts of Faith-Quiet Rm. 6:30 pm Life Teen Kick-Off-Side Lawn, Meeting Rms :00 pm Society of St. Vincent depaul-meeting Rm. 3 TUESDAY, September 12 Daybreak Shelter 7:00 am - 4:00 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm. 9:30 am Fun & Games-Meeting Rm. 4 6:30 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting-O Connell Hall 6:30 pm School Board Meeting-School 6:30 pm Virtus Training-Meeting Rm. 1 WEDNESDAY, September 13 7:00 am - 4:00 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm. 8:00 am Religious Ed. Family Night Set-Up-Meeting Rms. 1-3 (All day) 1:30 pm School Mass-Gym 6:00 pm Religious Ed. Grades 1-8-School, Cahill Center, O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Kitchen (Ice Cream Social) 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal-Gym 7:00 pm Teen RCIA-Teen Rm. 7:40 pm Religious Ed. Board Meeting-Meeting Rm. 4 8:00 pm Al-Anon-O Connell Hall THURSDAY, September 14 7:00 am - 4:00 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm. 9:30 am Catholic Women Sharing Faith-Quiet Rm. 11:00 am Band Lessons-Meeting Rms. 1-3 (until 3:45 pm) 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus-O Connell Hall Is Your Son Looking For An Outing? How About Scouting? It s not too late to join! The first pack meeting is Tuesday, September 12 and all are welcome! Join Cub Scout Pack 365 at St. George and watch your son learn new life skills and traditional values to help make our tomorrow better! Cub Scouts is open to boys in first thru fifth grades and Boy Scouts from fifth grade to eighteen years of age. Venture Scouts is open to boys and girls from age fourteen to twenty-one. For more information about Boy Scouts of America and the area council, Pathway to Adventure, go to To join Scouting today, go to Questions? Contact Mike O Connell at: bsa365tinley@gmail.com or call (708) FRIDAY, September 15 SSYMA Young Adult Retreat Off Site 7:00 am - 4:00 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm. 6:00 pm Parish Council Retreat-Meeting Rm. 2 7:00 pm AOF Movie Night-Rectory Meeting Rm. 7:00 pm Bingo-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Kitchen 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous-School Classroom SATURDAY, September 16 KC Speaking at Masses on Blood Drive Rectory PART sales 1:00-4:00 pm SSYMA Young Adult Retreat Off Site 6:30 am That Man is You-O Connell Hall 9:00 am Set-Up for Confirmation Retreat-Meeting Rms. 2, 3, 4, Board Rm., Quiet Rm., O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Kitchen 5:00 pm Reconciliation-Church SUNDAY, September 17 Catechetical Sunday KC Speaking at Masses On Blood Drive Parish Registration after the 9:30 am Mass Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses SSYMA Young Adult Retreat Off Site 8:30 am PART-Cahill Center 10:00 am Bread & Word-Meeting Rm. 3 11:30 am 7th and 8th Grade Commitment Mass-Gym (Confirmation Retreat After-Meeting Rms. 2, 3, 4, Board Rm., Quiet Rm., O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Kitchen R.C.I.A. Program St. George, St. Elizabeth Seton and St. Stephen Parishes will be sponsoring a combined R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) Program this coming year. This program is aimed at adults who are interested in converting to the Catholic Church, as well as baptized Catholics who never have received the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. We are running a combined three parish sacramental preparation program, as part of our ongoing development of parish cooperation in the Archdiocese s Renew My Church program. The R.C.I.A. program will be on Thursday nights from 7:00-8:30 pm and begins on September 14 at St. Stephen for eight weeks, moving November 9 to St. Elizabeth Seton for eight weeks with a final move to St. George on January 18. Sessions conclude March 15. The program focus is on the sacraments, morality, catechetical teachings of our Church, etc. The sessions will be taught by priests and lay ministers of the three parishes. We encourage you to spread the word about the program to friends, family and neighbors. We ask anyone interested or anyone who may have questions about the program to please call Fr. Brendan Guilfoil at (708) , ext Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

3 DEACON JOE TRUESDALE I grew up on the south side of Chicago in St. Leo s Parish where I attended grammar school. I graduated from Quigley Preparatory Seminary in 1961 and then attended St. Mary of the Lake Junior College Division for a semester. I transferred to the University of Illinois Chicago where I studied engineering and accounting, but the seminary did not prepare me in the necessary math and science and I left college to begin an apprenticeship as an electrician in Local 134, IBEW. In those days, when you left college, the college immediately notified your draft board and my apprenticeship was put on hold as I was soon drafted. From 1965 to 1967, I served in the United States Army as a Personnel Management Specialist. After separation from the Army, I continued my career in the electrical industry. The apprenticeship program gave me a better preparation for returning to night school in the late 70 s. I received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with honors from Illinois Institute of Technology in I left the field and became a project manager for an electrical contractor. I retired December 31, Forty years after leaving the seminary, I realized my vocation was not to priesthood, but to the diaconate. I was ordained to the Order of Deacon on May 24, 2003 by Cardinal George. I graduated from Loyola University, Chicago with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies in May of For thirteen years, I served at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, a year at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish and now have been assigned by Cardinal Cupich to St. George. I serve our parish as a Deacon and our vicariate as Vicariate Diaconate Coordinator as a member of the Diaconate Council of the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vicariate V Episcopal team. I have been married to my wife, Mary, for over twenty-four years. Mary attended St. Bernadette and St. Christina grammar schools, Academy of Our Lady High School and Northern Illinois University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education. Mary is an artist and teaches art classes at the Lockport and Orland Park park districts. At the time I was in formation, wives were invited to participate in the process to the full extent of their husbands. Mary did, and as she says she did not do it to be a public minister, but to know what I was getting us into. She received the same Certificate of Studies from the University of St. Mary of the Lake as I did. Mary has served as a Minister of Care and substitute Eucharistic Minister. I look forward to getting to know and serve you, but I hope you will be patient with me as I try to remember names. Mary is excited about returning to St. George which was her parish for over twenty years. Deacon Joe September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 3

4 Movie Night! Presenting...UNDER THE SAME MOON Friday, September 15, :00 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room Refreshments and great conversation! Families invited! Rated PG13 In her feature film debut; director Patricia Riggen weaves parallel stories into a vividly textured tapestry of yearning and devotion that portrays a child's courage and tenacity; and a mother's sacrifice. Nine-year-old Carlos aka Carlitos (Alonso) is one of the countless children left behind by parents who come to the U.S. seeking a way to provide for their families. His mother; Rosario (del Castillo) has worked illegally as a domestic in Los Angeles for four years; sending money home to her son and mother to give them a chance at a better life. When the death of his grandmother leaves young Carlitos alone; he takes his fate into his own hands and heads north across the border to find his mother. As he journeys from his rural Mexican village to the L.A. barrio; Carlitos faces seemingly insurmountable obstacles with a steely determination and unfettered optimism that earn him the grudging respect and affection of a reluctant protector; a middle -aged migrant worker named Enrique (Derbez). The unlikely pair finds its way from Tucson to East L.A.; but the only clue Carlitos has to his mother's whereabouts is her description of the street corner from which she has called him each Sunday for the last four years. Unaware that Rosario is only hours away from returning to Mexico to be with her son; Carlitos and Enrique desperately comb the vast unfamiliar city for a place he has seen only in his imagination. Children s Liturgy Just a short note: The children s liturgy of the word will be in full swing as soon as our newly remodeled church opens. We look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces, hopefully within the first few weeks of October. Thank you for your patience and hope to see you then. Dawn Bartos Initial Training for Ministers of the Eucharist (for new Ministers of Communion) Two Mondays, September 11 and 18, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at St. Julie Parish 7399 W. 159 th St., Tinley Park, IL (708) Margie Guadagno Through prayer, reflection and praxis, participants will explore what it means to be an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist in the 21st Century. In Session One there will be a brief overview of the history and theology of the Eucharist. We will also explore the development of the role of the laity in the liturgical life of the Church. Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences of Eucharist and worship with one another. Session Two will address the call to ministry and what it means to be a Minister of the Eucharist in the Church of today s world. To register contact Vicariate V Ministry Commission Coordinator, Kathy McNicholas at kmcnicholas@incarnationcatholic.com or call (708) or register on the Vicariate Website Renovation Update Today you are invited after Mass to sign your name on the floor of the church, write a prayer on the floor and see the colors of the walls as it is being painted. We are on schedule for completion by October 15. The walls of the nave are painted. Most of the ceiling is painted. Work is in progress in the sanctuary area. The heating system has been completely replaced. New insulated copper pipes feed the west addition. No radiators are in place yet. Replacing the A/C units will be next. The steeple has posed a problem for us as it is covered with leadcoated copper siding. The dark discoloration is the oxidation of the lead coating. Having consulted many experts in roofing, siding and painting, our conclusion is that to make our steeple look appealing, it must be stripped of the current cladding and covered with long lasting materials such as baked enamel finish aluminum. We are soliciting bids. It will cost more than first estimated. Many thanks, to all who are keeping their pledge to our Renew My Church campaign. For those who have yet to make a pledge, your contributions will help us stay on budget. Call the rectory office to make a pledge (708) Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

5 NCYC - Indianapolis - November 16-18, 2017 The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is an exciting, biennial three-day experience of prayer, community and empowerment for Catholic teenagers and their adult chaperones. Teens and their group leaders enjoy speakers, workshops, live music, electrifying large sessions, an amazing closing liturgy and exploring faith in a supportive environment. Perhaps best of all teens are part of an enormous community of peers who love Jesus, who embrace their Catholic heritage and aren t afraid to show it! Teens and youth leaders can together harness the experience and bring it back to their parishes. The thematic park is a unique venue incorporating traditional exhibits with interactive, educational and recreational activities. A must see!! If your teen is interested in attending this wonderful event, or you would like to be a chaperone, please call Maureen Cetera at (708) Maureen can answer any questions you may have and guide you through registration. High School Confirmation Program St. Stephen will begin a high school Confirmation program on Wednesday, September 27 at 4:15 pm for teens in Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior years of high school. The program will meet weekly until the Sacrament is conferred upon the teens on March 10, 2018 by Bishop Kane. Topics that will be covered will help teens relate to being a Catholic in our modern society. Students will discuss elements of the Catholic faith and the significance of moral, theological, and scriptural issues that are a part of every committed and confirmed Catholic s life. There are three Sacraments in which people become full members of the Catholic Church - Baptism, Holy Communion and Confirmation. Confirmation is an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and completes the good work that was begun in Baptism and that is continually strengthened in receiving the Eucharist. Students will be required to do service projects and attend a retreat in preparation for the Sacrament. It is also expected that each student will research and prepare a report on the saint name chosen for his/her Confirmation name. Registration forms can be picked up at the St. Stephen Religious Education office or found online at under Education tab, where the form can be printed and returned to the St. Stephen Religious Education office. If you have any questions, please contact Barbara Black at Barbara@ststephentinley.com. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Col 1: :3; Ps 62:6-7, 9; Lk 6:6-11 Tuesday: Col 2:6-15; Ps 145:1b-2, 8-11; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: Col 3:1-11; Ps 145:2-3, 10-13ab; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1bc-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Friday: 1 Tm 1:1-2, 12-14; Ps 16:1b-2a, 5, 7-8, 11; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Saturday: 1 Tm 1:15-17; Ps 113:1b-7; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Sir 27: :9; Ps 103:1-4, 9-12; Rom 14:7-9; Mt 18:21-35 September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 5

6 St. George Religious Education Regist ation W. 176 th Street, Tinley Park, IL Phone: (708) Fax: (708) Pay in full or sign up with GIVE CENTRAL. Sacramental and bible fees will apply to students in either the Religious Education or St. George School programs. TUITION RATES: Grades 1-8: 1 Child $ Children $ or more Children $ SACRAMENTAL FEES: First Communion/Reconciliation $ th Grade Confirmation Preparation $ th Grade Confirmation Preparation $75.00 BIBLE FEES: 6 th Grade (or 6 th /7 th /8 th Replacement) $25.00 TOTAL FINANCIAL COMMITMENT: $ Family Name: OFFICE USE: Date: Payment: Type: Give Central: Other: NOTE: NON-CONTRIBUTING/ NON-PARTICIPATING RATE: 1 CHILD $400 2 CHILDREN $ CHILDREN $600 Parents and children are expected to participate in Sunday liturgies and contribute their time, talent and treasure to the parish community. One significant way to track this is for us to record the envelopes turned in during the offertory at Sunday Masses. Adult s AND children s envelopes should be turned in during the offertory at Mass a minimum of 3 Sundays per month; not doing so will result in families being charged the non-participating rate (pro-rated quarterly). FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD CONTACT THE RELIGIOUS ED OFFICE. As for me and my family, we will ser e the Lord. -- Joshua 24:15 6 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

7 Have you ever attended a Kingdom Weekend Retreat? Please come to a reunion September 30. Renew connections and help brainstorm for the next retreat. We will gather for the 4:00 pm mass in the gym, followed by a potluck supper. Questions?? Sheila at swillumrs@sbcglobal.net or call (708) ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO PROTECTING GOD S CHILDREN PROGRAM All employees and volunteers at St. George who have contact with minors (under age 18) must complete the requirements of the Protecting God s Children Program as mandated by the Archdiocese of Chicago. The requirements of the program are as follows: 1. Criminal Background Check 2. Background Check through the Child Abuse Tracking System of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. (Completion of the CANTS form.) This form must be completed each year. 3. Attendance at a Virtus Training Session and follow up internet training. Schedule for sessions can be viewed at by clicking on help. 4. Receipt and review of the Code of Conduct set forth by the Archdiocese. We are having Virtus Training Sessions at St. George on Tuesday, September 12 and Thursday, October 12, both at 6:30 pm in Meeting Room 1 in the Cahill Center. Pre-registration for these sessions is necessary and that can be done at If you have questions or if you need more information, please contact Mary Hagan at mhagan@stgeorge60477.org or (708) We appreciate everyone s cooperation to maintain a safe environment at St. George for our children. St. George/ St. Julie Senior Group The first luncheon as the new group will be on Tuesday, September 12 at 11:30 am in the William J. Devine Center located directly behind the church. Yearly membership is $25 with each luncheon priced at $7.00. Membership includes the reduced price for luncheons and the first option for bus excursions. Transportation for all excursions is on air conditioned coach buses complete with facilities. Our next trip is Wednesday, September 27 to Geneva, Illinois for $25. Ticket for this trip is for transportation only. The day is yours for leisurely shopping and lunch at the restaurant of your choosing. Tickets are available in the St. George rectory office or at the PART table on Sundays. September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7

8 Liturgical Ministers September 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 P. Manning P. Manning J. Panek P. Bohacik T. Zaro D. Budny K. Oboikovitz Lectors L. Vaicik T. German O. Adelakun B. Beckman T. Framke B. Akroush C. Adelakun M. Cermak-Vis M. Hagan B. Finley T. Hughes J. Gaytan C. McCue A. Graff D. Lynch M. Olson J. Yock, Sr. S. Sharp N. Olson C. Collins Eucharistic F. Clark S. Duran J. O Brien T. Doyle Ministers D. Clark M. Foss P. Quatrini F. Fancsali C. Ferkula M. Kelly V. Quatrini C. Kampe S. Stanton P. Kordas J. Rickerson P. Manta D. Triolo J. Newtoff R. Schutzius T. Moriarty B. Urbanski S. Rogina J. Smith R. Schulze R. Wisniewski S. Henry J. Garg T. Adelakun S. Hummitsch Altar Servers E. Razo M. Guzaitis I. Adelakun P. Sullivan J. Skorniak J. Newtoff A. Gaydos J. Tucker Cantors E. Leonard D. Wallace M. Thornton K. Minogue Sacristans L. O Brien L. Vaicik P. Quatrini D. Budny Schedule also available online at: and is subject to change. Harvest of Hope Thank you to those who donated their home grown produce. Last week we collected another 159 lbs of produce for the Tinley Park Food Pantry. That brings our total to date to 1162 lbs. Please keep bringing in your produce and lets see if we can surpass last year s total of 1436 lbs. Thank you for your generosity. PART News!! Our next Thank-Scrip-ing Day bonus bonanza is on Monday, September 18! Don't miss 24 hours of incredible ScripNow, Reload, and ReloadNow bonuses. To participate, you just need a ShopWithScrip account, and you must be able to login to place online orders. You can still participate and receive bonuses if you pay by check, as long as you place your orders online within the 24 hours, you just won't receive your scrip until your coordinator (Stacey Yock) releases the order. 8 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

9 LIFE MOVES ON is a Bereavement Ministry at St. George. We offer a six week session each Fall and each Spring. The goal of this program is to provide each other support through sharing experiences, so that no member of our community grieves alone. TMIY! BEGINS NEXT WEEKEND Saturday, September 16 All adult men, 18 and older, are invited to join us for breakfast in O'Connell Hall at St. George School! That Man Is You! (TMIY) is a program that addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. Men are challenged to grow in their faith while reshaping their hearts to become true disciples of Jesus Christ. Hot coffee, fresh pastries, bagels, muffins, fruit and other breakfast items are available beginning at 6:30 am. Our program begins at 7:00 am and includes a weekly video presentation followed by small group discussions, and we always adjourn by 8:00 am. There is no "course fee", but there is an optional program book available for $10 which you can order this weekend. We only ask that those attending make a donation towards defraying the cost of the breakfast items provided. Here's your chance to make some new friends! Come by and check it out! No dues, no long-term commitments, no evening committee meetings, and no requirement to be there every week. Just come whenever you can! Please mark your calendar and set your alarm clock for next Saturday morning. We look forward to seeing you there. To learn more about this program, please contact Gary Hendzell at (708) ; ghendzell@msn.com. Fair Trade Sales *****This Weekend, September 9 & 10***** After the masses. Saturday 4:00 pm Mass Sunday 7:30, 9:30 and 11:30 am Masses In the Cahill Center When you purchase Fair Trade items for gifts, you gift twice! Delicious divine chocolates, coffee, tea, hot cocoa mix and soup mixes. We will be starting our fall session on Monday, September 25. Sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Cahill Parish Life Center - Meeting Room 1. If you have lost a loved one and feel that group support would be helpful for you, consider joining us. If you would like to attend or if you want additional information, please contact Mary Hagan at mhagan@stgeorge60477.org or (708) Will You Spend an Hour? Would you be willing to spend an hour with Jesus each week in Holy Family Chapel? Please select any hour that fits your schedule. Please return this form in the collection basket or to St George Rectory, or call Bill Beckman at (708) If possible, consider one of the open hours listed below. If one of these hours fits your schedule, circle that hour: DAY Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday Friday Saturday HOUR 1 AM - 2 AM 8 PM - 9 PM 11 AM - Noon 11 AM - Noon 1 PM - 2 PM 9 AM - 10 AM 2 PM - 3 PM 6 PM - 7 PM 4 AM - 5 AM Saturday 9 PM - 10 PM Enter your name and phone number below (and specify a day and hour if you did not circle one above). If you would rather be a substitute, indicate sub along with possible days and hours. Name phone day / hour Hourly Coordinators Needed for: Midnight-1am, 2-3am, 3-4am, 6-7am, 10-11am, 11am-Noon, Noon-1pm, 1-2pm, 2-3pm, 5-6pm. 6-7pm, 7-8pm, & 10-11pm -- if you would consider one of these positions, please call Bill Beckman at (708) September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9

10 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 Sgt. Amanda Brennan, Army Staff 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 PO2 James J. Guerino, Navy Cmdr. Daniel Hollendoner, Navy Cpl. Ryan Hollendoner, Army Randy Hrdlicka, Navy-ABE Aviation E3 L.Cpl. Jonathan Idrovo, Marines Lt. Erin Janofski, Navy Becky Johnston, Air Force L.Cpl. Bryan Johnston, Marines L.Cpl. Ashton Kahne, Marines 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 Lt. Thomas I. Ohl, Marines E3 Brian Richard, Marines 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 L. Cpl. Ryan Swiecicki, Marines Col. Donald Tomich, Marines Spc. Alexander Waters, 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. September 2 & 3, 2017 Offertory Envelopes...$15, Sharing Parish St. Gerard Majella..$ Children: 7 envelopes.$11.87 St. George School Fund..$ Thank you for your continued generosity to St. George Parish! CHURCH SUPPORT August Give Central Electronic Giving Assumption of Mary $ Campaign for Human Development $5.00 Missionary Coop Appeal $25.00 Retired Priests $10.00 St. George School Fund $ St. Gerard Majella $85.00 Sunday Collection $4, Youth Mission Trip $10.00 Total: $4, Monday, September 11 7:30 - Estelle Surufka Gene Zielinski Tuesday, September 12 7:30 - Steve and Ann Perry Rudy and Gloria Paseka Thomas Czyz Wednesday, September 13 7:30 - Len Astrowski William J. O Brien Our Lady of Fatima Thursday, September 14 7:30 - Sam Baumann Kathy Donnelly Friday, September 15 7:30 - John Owens Saturday, September 16 8:00 - Benjamin Meer, Sr. 4:00 - Donald Borzych Terry, Edith, Lyle and Dale King Arthur Jaronski Sunday, September 17 7:30 - John and Teresa Kelly Gerald Elliott Barbara Ficker 9:30 - Mass for Parishioners Shawn Kewitz Bob Schafer 11:30 - Mark Oboikovitz Intentions of the Bidrowski Family Bridget Brennan 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 contact Darlene Georges at (708) Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

11 In Need of Your Prayers Please pray for the following members of your parish community: Baby Brody Anderson, Joe and Barbara Baniewicz, Theresa Benitez, Bob Bohse, Daniel Brazausky, Joan Brennan, Lawrence Brunke, Jo Bujan, Carmella and Loretta Canino, Sheryl Casey, Betty Cash, Don Christie, Larry Ficker, Marirose Grosschadl, Robert & Emma Haas, Albert Holup, Kristen Jager, Daniel Knight, Richard and Joan Kukula, Jim Lerschen, Dawn Leslie, Jeanne Long, Christine Madsen, Carmela Marasovich, Frank Oleksy, Lottie Pano, Don Petersen, Sr., Baby Truman Jude Rudzki, Rosa Maria Santos, Lisa Schlueter, Sybil Schutzius, Mary Lou Seery, Robert Seery, Vicki Soukup, Justin Souta, Matt Taylor, Tammy Thomas, Eileen Vandergriff, Sandra Wickeham Called Home to the Lord Please remember in your prayers those who have died in the past weeks: Tommy Riggle, Andrew Willner St. George Parish Mission Sunday, Monday, Tuesday November 12, 13 and 14, 2017 See you there! The Coalwood Way - New Fall Book! by Homer Hickam Please pick up your copy of the book at the rectory for just $6! Join the book discussion! Friday, October 20, 2017, 7:00 pm Rectory Meeting Room In his bestselling memoir, Rocket Boys (which became the 1999 movie October Sky), former NASA engineer Hickam looked back at the mining town of Coalwood, W.Va., when the 1957 ascent of Sputnik prompted Sonny and his teenage pals to launch their own rockets and aim at the stars. This sequel is set in 1959, when Sonny is a high school senior, still sending up rockets at "Cape Coalwood," at local launches that became full-scale social events with numerous spectators: "Even the Big Creek cheerleaders came, dressed in full uniform." Hickam digs deeper into his own family life, recalling an ambivalent relationship with his father, the superintendent of the local mine: "My dad was, in many ways, [a] general, plotting strategy and tactics against an unyielding foe, the mine itself." Hearing the constant miner's cough in her own house, Hickam's mother, Elsie, wants to leave the coal dust-covered community for the "fresh, clean air" of Myrtle Beach, since "she knew very well lung spots never got smaller, only bigger," but Homer Sr. is determined to stay and save the mine. Amid the resulting household tension, Sonny suffers from an inexplicable sadness, despite his growing relationship with a local girl and his various science and writing projects. His recollections are occasionally reminiscent of the youthful exploits in tales by Jean Shepherd and Ray Bradbury, but Hickam's voice is his own. Recalling a lost era, the transition between small-town life and the dawning of the new technological age, he brings his American hometown to life with vivid images, appealing characters and considerable literary magic. For information call Angie Brady at (708) *FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY* Do you or do you know someone who loves bags? Do you have a future Chopped champion in the house? St. George School is presenting an exciting fundraising opportunity for both of these. Mixed Bag Designs has the items that you may be looking for. The great news is that 40%-50% of each sale comes directly back to St. George! Please visit the website and click, browse, shop, buy and help St. George and its students. More information will be available in the Cahill Center and online information can be found at Add seller name at the top of the website or at checkout. Thank you for continuing to support our students at St. George School. September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 11

12 Catholic Women Sharing Faith A ministry of prayer, communication and education! God gave each of us to the world in this time and place for a purpose. Some of us know exactly why we are here, some have not a clue, and there is a whole range of understanding in between. We have an opportunity to learn our purpose from others who share time and space with us; we can use the wisdom we have been granted to help others understand their purpose as well. There is beauty and power in making an effort to understand ourselves and each other. One way that our world seeks to understand is through generation analysis, as there are psychological and sociological dimensions in the sense of belonging and identity that define generations. People alive in our world today can be categorized by their generation, and each generation has specific characteristics. Years are reported differently in different resources, but loosely, these are the generations that we live with: G.I. Generation: Born 1901 to 1924 Traditionalists, or Silent Generation: Born 1925 to 1944 Baby Boomers: Born 1945 to 1964 Generation X: Born 1965 to 1984 Millennials, or Generation Y: Born 1985 to 1999 Generation Z, igen, Post Millenials or Homeland: Born 2000 and later The best ways to communicate with people of different generations vary; some appreciate a written card or letter, a telephone call, a personal visit, an , a text, a skype call, a snap chat, etc. We hope that everyone would appreciate a Hug from God, and that is something you can provide freely, thanks to many generous donors, and hard-working prayer shawl ministers at St. George. Consider reaching out to someone of your own generation, or select someone special of another generation, and give them the promise of your prayers, and a lovely, unique shawl. Call Pina Quatrini at (708) , or Maureen Cetera at (708) ; we can leave a shawl at the rectory for you to collect at your convenience. With Love! Thursday Mornings in September: 9:30-11:30 am in the Quiet Room 9/14/2017 St. Rita Novena (followed by Ladies Lunch on your own) 9/21/2017 Prayer Shawl Ministry 9/28/2017 Prayer Shawl Ministry "Do not conform yourselves to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect" Romans 12:2. PRO-LIFE BREMEN-ORLAND FAMILIES FOR LIFE You are invited to the monthly meeting of Bremen-Orland Families for Life on Monday, September 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) THERE IS HOPE! SUCCESS STORIES, UPDATES, AND ACTIONS PLANS FROM ILLINOIS RIGHT TO LIFE Get the inside scoop on Pro-Life happenings in Illinois. What s going on in Springfield? Learn how we are taking back Illinois through groundbreaking new Pro-Life education. Hear behind the scenes stories about the women and men they have counseled. Find out what Illinois Planned Parenthood does not want you to hear. Find out why the Pro-Life movement in Illinois is stronger than ever and how you can help. Regina D Amico, Program Manager at Illinois Right to Life, will be presenting this hope-filled message at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 14, at St. Bernard s Parish, W. 143 St., Homer Glen, IL. Bring your friends and family. Hospitality to follow the program. LIFE CHAIN 2017 Please plan to attend the 28th annual Life Chain on Sunday October 1 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Life Chain consists of forming a line of people along a busy street (in this case, 159th Street). Each person holds a sign that states a truth about abortion (Abortion Kills Children, Abortion Hurts Women, etc.). To seek a renewal of respect for life in our nation, it is more important than ever to show our support for mothers and their preborn children. Since Life Chain is our nation's largest Pro-Life event, it is a great way for your entire family to support respect for life. ORLAND PARK 40 DAYS FOR LIFE A 40 Days for Life prayer campaign is scheduled for Planned Parenthood in Orland Park from September 27 through November 5. St. George is sponsoring both Monday, October 9 and Monday, October 23. Please mark your calendar and plan to sign up for one or more hours between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, if possible on one of the St. George dates, to join this local campaign to end abortion. Orland Park joins the national call for 40 days of prayer and fasting that will take place at 8 locations in Illinois and over 370 around our nation and beyond. For more information, call Bill Beckman at (708) Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

13 Dear Parishioners of St. George, Come and join a choir this fall! Rehearsals are starting up again and even though our Church is still under construction, we'll be back home there soon singing praises to the Lord as always. This December 3, we have the Southwest Symphony Orchestra paying us a visit and it would be great to have a ton of singers to greet them. They have challenged us to sing some difficult music with them and I know we can meet that challenge. With a handy rehearsal CD, we'll be singing all hours of the day and night. Please RSVP to the group leader of your choice. See you at practice! Mother of God we entrust you the hopes of all the world s migrants and refugees and the aspirations of the communities which welcome them, so that we may all learn to love the other, the stranger, as ourselves. Pope Francis The Dream Act of 2017, S. 1615, was recently introduced in the Senate. If passed into law, this bipartisan bill would protect immigrant youth who entered the U.S. as children with conditional permanent resident status and a path to full lawful permanent residency and eventual citizenship. This includes the 780,000 young people who received temporary relief from deportation and employment eligibility through the Department of Homeland Security DACA program. ACTION: The Catholic Church believes in protecting the dignity of every human person and has long supported DREAM- ERS. Ask your senators to co-sponsor the Dream Act of 2017, by visiting the USCCB website For additional ways to advocate for immigrants and refugees visit: We invite those who have lost children of any age to join us for a special Mass honoring their memory and praying for eternal peace. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday September 30 at 8:30 am at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Also joining us will be Nancy Loeffler, author of The Alchemy of Grief. As a mother, herself who lost her daughter tragically, she understands grief and will speak about transforming grief thru the wisdom of your heart. Choral & Guitar Group - Mondays 7:30 pm - Cheryl Rowland (708) Children's Choir - Tuesdays 6 pm - Fran Ward (708) Adult Choir - Wednesdays 7 pm - Robert Mockus (773) Handbell Choir - Thursdays 7:30 pm - Robert Mockus (773) Teen Choir - Thursdays 7 pm - Fran Fancsali (708) CATECHETICAL SUNDAY Next Sunday, September 17, is recognized by the USCCB as Catechetical Sunday. The theme outlined this year is, Living as Missionary Disciples. This highlights the need for each and every one of us to live out our baptismal call to serve others and to spread the love and compassion of our God. All catechists, Catholic school teachers, Youth Ministry volunteers, Children s Liturgy of the Word volunteers, SPRED helpers, RCIA team members, and anyone involved in a parish catechetical ministry will be invited to stand at Mass next Sunday to receive a special blessing. Each family will be encouraged to take a prayer card with them at the end of Mass next weekend. Let us each pledge to LIVE AS MISSIONARY DISCIPLES! Please join us at St. Francis of Assisi South Wolf Road, Orland Park, IL. September 10, 2017 Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 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 Associate...Rev. Brendan Guilfoil Deacons.Gregory Bartos, Peter Manning, Joe Panek, Thomas Schutzius Business Manager..Darlene Georges Music Director.Robert Mockus FATHER DON CAHILL CENTER 6670 West 176th St. 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 SCHOOL CHARLOTTE PRATL - PRINCIPAL cpratl@stgeorgeschool.org 6700 West 176th St. (708) Fax: (708) School Website: stgeorgeschool.org YOUTH MINISTRY 6700 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center) (708) 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 14 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

15 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS St. George Church # w. 175th Street Tinley Park, IL TELEPHONE ext CELL CONTACT PERSON Stacey Yock SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2010 Adobe 7 Windows XP TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 10, 2017 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 15 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please send us only 1,100 copies of this bulletin.