ST. GEORGE CHURCH. True Love. February 12, Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 February 12, 2017 Sixth 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 8:45 am: Tuesday & Wednesday Saturday: 8:00 am Vigil of Sunday: 4 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am & 6 pm 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 True Love Love hurts. Those two words sum up what most of us have experienced. True love is a commitment. When we look to the crucifix we see what love is all about. God didn t just tell us he loves us on Valentine s Day or once a week on Sunday, but each day God shows us a Father s love. One of many reasons we gather each Sunday, not just when we feel like it, is to love as God loves us, that is, to be present to God and one another. How can you say you love someone and not want to be present to them? It is not a matter of controlling the other, but merely being present to them. A child is comforted after an accident not by a bandage or medicine or treatment, as much as the hug and kiss of a parent who reassures them that everything will be alright. The silent language of a parent embracing their child tells them I am here. I will not leave you alone. That is why a toddler cries at the thought of going to sleep without the parent by their side, they are afraid they will be alone. Sometimes parents reassure that child with a nightlight. Isn t that what Christ has done for us? We stand before the darkness of our sins, past failures, sometimes serious sins, and even the specter of death which are darkness we cannot see through to the other side and we are afraid. God has given us his son, Jesus, as our nightlight. Jesus is the light that shines in the darkness of our souls and gives us the reassurance that he will never leave us. What a treasure we have! However, we are asked not just to be comforted by this spiritual presence; we are asked to be the light of Christ for others. Matthew s gospel spells that out for us in clear and difficult terms - love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you offer no resistance, go the extra mile, turn the other cheek, be willing to suffer for love of others. Love hurts. Which is easier to do, when insulted to shout an insult back or be quiet and walk away? When frustrated do you keep pursuing the solution the way you have always done something or can you be open to another way of looking at things? Does your spouse think you were Mr. or Mrs. RIGHT when they first met you, not knowing your first name was ALWAYS? Want to know how to stop hurting? Hug the ones you love. Read 1Corinthians 13. Say the Lord s Prayer and reflect on how those words apply to you. Say the Prayer of St. Francis. Forgive. Fr. Ken Fleck

2 We have another opportunity to Be a pencil in God s hand. Next weekend, February 18 and 19, we will be highlighting the Parish Life Commission. It s a small group, but in our video, we will also include pictures of some of the extra projects that are done here at St. George. These are groups that support outside projects that St. George helps fund. We are a vibrant and giving parish and our Ministry group has been trying to show all of our parishioners the Good News in action. Please continue to pray about your involvement here at St. George. BE A PENCIL IN GOD S HAND. Worship and Spiritual Life Altar Servers Art and Environment Cantors Children s Choir Children s Handchimes Choir Choir Choral and Guitar Group Eucharistic Ministries Greeters Handbell Choir Lectors Parish Mission Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Kingdom Retreat Sacristans Ushers Young Adult Musicians Youth Choir Service and Outreach Acts of Faith Evangelization Lay Ministry Life Moves On Ministers of Care (Agape) Ministry of Praise and Mercy Parish Bulletin/Publicity Parish Registration Pro-Life Sharing Parish St. Vincent de Paul Welcoming Ministry Parish Life Bingo Finance Committee Fun and Games Club Garden Club Women s Golf League Education Adult Faith Formation Bread & Word Catholic Women Sharing Faith/ Prayer Shawl Ministry Children s Liturgy of the Word That Man is You College Ministry Missionary Group Religious Education Religious Education Board R.C.I.A. S.P.R.E.D. I S.P.R.E.D. II Baptismal Preparation Reconciliation Preparation Eucharist Preparation Confirmation Preparation Marriage Preparation St. George School Athletic Association Band Booster Extended Day Hardship Committee Parent-Teacher League PART School Board Vocations Web Ministry Young Adult Ministry Youth Ministry Please fill out the form below and return this page to the rectory office or drop it in the collection basket. Name: Address: Phone: 2 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

3 MONDAY, February 13 2:30 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1 3:30 pm Athletic Association-Gym 5:30 pm Acts of Faith-Quiet Rm. 6:30 pm Virtus Training-Meeting Rm. 2 7:00 pm AGAPE Mtg.-Meeting Rm. 1 7:00 pm Finance Meeting-Rectory Meeting Rm. 7:30 pm Society of St. Vincent DePaul Mtg.-Meeting Rm. 3 TUESDAY, February 14 Daybreak Shelter 9:30 am Fun & Games-Meeting Rm. 4 2:30 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1 3:30 pm Athletic Association-Gym 5:00 pm Children s Choir & Handchimes Rehearsal-Church 6:30 pm Cub Scout Pack Meeting-O Connell Hall 6:30 pm School Board Meeting-Board Rm. 6:30 pm SPRED II-School Classroom 7:00 pm Teen RCIA-Teen Rm. 7:00 pm Building Commission-Meeting Rm. 1 WEDNESDAY, February 15 2:45 pm Zumba Kids-Meeting Rm. 1 3:30 pm Athletic Association-Gym 6:00 pm Religious Education Grades 1-8-School Classrooms, Cahill Center, O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm. Gym 7:00 pm SPRED I-School Classroom 7:40 pm Religious Education Board Mtg.-Meeting Rm. 4 8:00 pm Al-Anon-O Connell Hall THURSDAY, February 16 9:30 am Catholic Women Sharing Faith-Quiet Rm. 11:00 am Band Lessons Mtg. Rms :30 pm Athletic Association-Gym 6:30 pm Lay Carmelites-Meeting Rm. 3 7:00 pm Teen Choir-Church 7:30 pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal-Music Rm. 8:00 pm Knights of Columbus-O Connell Hall FRIDAY, February 17 No School 3:30 pm Athletic Association-Gym 7:00 pm Bingo-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Kitchen 7:00 pm Holy in the Spirits-Teen Rm. 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous-School Classroom SATURDAY, February 18 Annual Catholic Appeal PPC Ministry Weekend-Entrance of Church 6:30 am That Man is You-O Connell Hall 7:00 am Athletic Association-Gym 5:00 pm Reconciliation-Church 5:30 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym SUNDAY, February 19 Annual Catholic Appeal Parish Registration after the 9:30 am Mass-Meeting Rms. 1&2 PPC Ministry Weekend-Entrance of Church Reconciliation after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses 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 Rm. 4 11:30 am Handbell Choir-Church 12:45 pm Baptismal Preparation-Meeting Rm. 1 1:00 pm Athletic Association-Gym 1:00 pm Baptisms-Church 1:00 pm Girl Scouts-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Nicholas Crosby Rm., 4:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym 6:00 pm Teen Choir-Church 7:00 pm Life Teen-Cahill Center (all Mtg. Rms.), Gym 2017 Annual Catholic Appeal Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Please spend some time this week reflecting on the Annual Catholic Appeal brochure that you received with your bulletin. Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments. The ACA theme, Love Your Neighbor As Yourself, was selected to remind us that our contributions to the Annual Catholic Appeal enable the funded ministries and services to share God s love with many others in our parish, our Archdiocese and throughout the world. Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services. After our parish goal of $48, is reached in cash, 100% of any additional funds come back to our parish to help to fund our needs. If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass next weekend. For those of you that did not receive a mailing or have not had time to respond to it, we will conduct our in-pew pledge process at all Masses next weekend. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response. February 12, 2017 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 3

4 4 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

5 Weekly Discussion At StGeorgeLifeTeen! us on Facebook at St. George Life Teen! Southwest Young Adult St. Valentines Party Thursday, February 16, 2017 St. Michael Church Highland Ave. Orland Park, IL :00 pm-10:00 pm Adoration from 7:00 pm -8:00 pm St. George First Annual St. Baldrick s Festival Saturday, March 11, 2017 Cahill Center St. Baldrick s head-shaving events began as a challenge between businessmen and have grown from one event in 2000 to over 1,200 events in 2016, raising critical funds for childhood cancer research. Events take place in pubs, restaurants, schools, churches, parks, malls, military bases, irehouses and any other place you can imagine. For more information, or to get involved, please check out: our St. Baldrick s page at mypage/12893/2017 or contact Maggie O Connor at moconnor@stgeorge60477.org. Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 12, 2017 Sunday Readings: Sirach ; 1 Corinthians ; Matthew Question from Life: Why do we need laws and rules? Why do laws sometimes change? Question from the Gospel: Why does Jesus add to the Ten Commandments? LIFE AND GOSPEL QUESTIONS BY AGE LEVEL Exploring the Sunday Readings (Adults) Reflections and prayers centered on Sunday readings make a spiritual connection between Scripture and daily life. Exploring the Sunday Readings provides short commentaries on each reading and practical questions for reflection. View sample copies in English and Spanish at exploringthesundaygospels.com Visions (Younger Teens) Life Question: What often makes you angry? Gospel Question: Which new law of Jesus is hardest to keep today? Venture (Grades 4-6) Life Question: How does doing the right thing build up one s conscience? Gospel Question: What is Jesus attitude toward the Ten Commandments? Good News (Grades 2-3) Life Question: What rules do you think are important? Gospel Question: How do you follow Jesus teachings? Promise (Grade K-1) Life Question: What rules does your family have? Gospel Question: What rules does God s family have? Seeds (Preschool) Life Question: What rules do you follow at home? Gospel Question: What is Jesus rule? READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-21; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday: Gn 11:1-9; Ps 33:10-15; Mk 8: :1 Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 3:16-23; Mt 5:38-48 February 12, 2017 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 5

6 Catholic Women Sharing Faith A ministry of prayer, communication and education! Who Are the CWSF? Some of the ladies visit the sick and homebound, bringing Jesus in the Eucharist, some of the ladies care for husbands, or children or grandchildren, some of the ladies crochet or knit gorgeous prayer shawls, afghans, baby blankets, chemo caps, stuffed toys, some are old, some are young, many are inbetween, some are healthy, some have health issues, some have lost parents, spouses, children, close friends and beloved family members, some love and support family members who wear on their patience - day after day after day, some are forgetful, some have experienced hospital visits, rehab, using canes and walkers and wheelchairs, some are unable to be with us yet still create beautiful works of love from home, some are blessed with abundance and some are living carefully and frugally out of necessity, some have been in St George Parish all their lives while some have come recently to the parish, some have been with CWSF since the ministry began, some have just found us, some travel, some have moved away yet still come back to us, some bless our ministry with their gifts and talents in ways that are very visible to the group and to the parish, some bless our ministry in quiet ways that the Lord knows; we love to be together, we find strength in our prayers and in our friendships, we want to share our faith with you, through our prayers, and through the work of our hands. If you would like a blessed prayer shawl, call Pina Quatrini at (708) , or Maureen Cetera at (708) As always, we thank our precious donors who allow us to share "Hugs from God" free of charge! Thursday Mornings in February: 9:30-11:30 am in the Quiet Room 2/16/2017 Prayer Shawl Ministry 2/23/2017 February Birthday Party (in M.R. 4) Please note the changed date of our February Birthday Party! 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. January 25, 2017 St. George Religious Education Angela Kvasnica Coordinator th St. Tinley Park, IL RE: Toiletries Donation Dear Ms. Kvasnica, On behalf of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, I would sincerely like to thank you for your generous donation of toiletries for our St. Blase pantry and Veteran's program. The St. Blase Service Center serves hundreds of families each month with emergency services. Many of the families often struggle to buy those essential items. Thank you so much to all the parishioners who made this possible. We appreciate your generosity and continued support of Catholic Charities. Wishing all of you and your families a blessed 2017! Sincerely, Anel Navarro Regional Office Manager THE CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO Southwest Regional Services 7000 West 111th Street, Suite 101, Worth, IL Telephone (708) FAX (708) Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

7 Office of Human Dignity & Solidarity Immigration Ministry Saturday, February 18 6:30 to 8:00 am APOSTLES OF THE FAMILY Support the BRIDGE Act and Protect DACA Youth To remove DACA protections would put hundreds of thousands of young people at risk of deportation, cutting short their dreams of a better future Deport them, and we deport their potential to make our nation stronger we deport our future builders of bridges, teachers of children, savers of lives we deport our fundamental values as Americans. ~Cardinal Blase Cupich (01/09/17) Under the BRIDGE Act, young people who came to the United States as children would maintain their eligibility to work and live in the U.S. without the fear of deportation and family separation so long as they meet certain requirements. ACTION: Join the U.S. Catholic bishops in support of protecting over 750,000 young people who have benefitted from DACA by asking lawmakers to support and co-sponsor the Bridge Act. Send a postcard from the Justice for Immigrants homepage at For additional ways to advocate for Immigrants and Refugees visit: esegura@archchicago.org. During last Saturday's session, we discussed how we can transform our families, following in the footsteps of the Holy Family. This week, we will continue our journey towards Nazareth. Our Lady gives us guidance through her apparitions to the saints. How can we transform our families by imitating her? Our video presentation will include: We Live in the Midst of a Struggle The Miraculous Medal: Recourse to Mary Lourdes: Promises and Petitions Fatima and the Apparition of the Holy Family Cultivating Love in the World Ministering to the Family Being Schooled at Nazareth this Lent All men are invited to join us whenever they can. Discover a great way to start your weekend! Fresh hot coffee and breakfast are available beginning at 6:30 am and our program begins around 6:55 am. Fun, food, fellowship and faith who could ask for more? 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 to join us. To learn more about TMIY, please contact Don Budny at (708) ; dbudny3@aol.com or Gary Hendzell at (708) ; ghendzell@msn.com. 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 19, 2017, after the 9:30 am Mass in the Parish Life Center, Meeting Rms. 1&2. February 12, 2017 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7

8 Liturgical Ministers February 18 & 19 4:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 6:00 pm Celebrants Fr. Tomy Fr. Tomy Fr. K. Fleck Fr. Tomy Fr. K. Fleck Deacons G. Bartos P. Manning T. Schutzius J. Panek P. Bohacik L. Whitaker O. Adelakun B. Beckman T. McCabe Lectors L. O Brien D. Whitaker K. Rodriguez K. Murray N. O Malley C. Ferkula B. Akroush C. Adelakun C. Collins A. Brady M. Hagan S. Duran D. Budny T. Doyle M. McLaughlin S. Stanton L. Kaminski R. Karasek M. Olson M. Bonnamy R. Strugala J. Newtoff D. Karasek E. Susnis B. Finley Eucharistic B. Urbanski R. Schulze J. Moore D. Wawzenek C. McCue Ministers J. Boyce M. Becker P. Kordas E. Buczkiewicz T. Framke M. Foss P. Meehleis M. Cermak-Vis C. Patula T. German R. Morgan W. Wawzenek D. Triolo A. Graff J. Morgan R. Wisniewski E. Weston P. Kukula N. Opyd K. Wittman Sr. M. Musto J. Souta A. Fortson M. Guzaitis T. Adelakun H. Gubernat Altar Servers B. Wilson J. Newtoff I. Adelakun S. Hummitsch M. Wilson C. Roth A. Cleofas J. Tucker Cantors R. Clausius M. Thornton Choir Handbells E. Leonard Sacristans L. O Brien L. Vaicik Schedule also available online at: and is subject to change. Teen Choir P. Quatrini D. Budny N. O Malley Front Alumni T-Shirts For Sale! Did you graduate from St. George School? Do you have a son, daughter, niece, nephew or grandchild that graduated from St. George School? Show off your school pride by wearing a St. George School Alumni t-shirt! Or give one as a gift! They are only $10 and are available in the rectory office or St. George School office. (Only x-large available) Back Check us out on Facebook!! We want to keep you posted on school and church events. This is another way to stay connected with your St. George family. Please follow us on our Facebook page. 8 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

9 PRO-LIFE BREMEN-ORLAND FAMILIES FOR LIFE You are invited to the monthly meeting of Bremen-Orland Families for Life on Monday, February 13 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) PROTECTING CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE THE CHALLENGES WE FACE The Multi-Parish Knowledge and Prayer Series is proud to present its February 2017 program. Assisted suicide, sterilizations, euthanasia, abortions, referrals, end of life counseling and care, birth control measures, IVF, tax exemptions, are just some of the issues being mandated, ordered or recommended by government regulations. How do Catholic hospitals, Catholic doctors, nurses and health care professionals comply with these mandates and remain faithful? How can hospitals continue to provide care without violating their core ethical and moral standards? Will Catholic hospitals even continue to exist? Will health care professionals be forced to violate their consciences to continue practicing? These are just some of the issues Rev. Michael Foley will address on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of The Woods Church, W. 131 st, Orland Park, IL. Fr. Foley, is a Chicago native, who graduated from St. Laurence High School, Loyola University and St. Mary of the Lake Seminary. Since being ordained in 1986 he has served as Pastor and associate Pastor in Hyde Park, Evergreen Park and Orland Park, becoming Pastor at Our Lady of the Woods in He is a dynamic speaker who can cut through the pyscho babble and get to the core of the issues. We are called to build a culture of encounter. Jesus made that clear from the way he lived, the message he preached. Pope Francis makes that clear by his own daily example. And we have a host of holy men and women who have come before us, who have gone to the margins of society so that every member of our human family might know the love of God. Now, it s our turn. With the spiritual pillars of Lent at our disposal, we set out on a 40-day journey, a journey of encounter with ourselves, our neighbors and our God. Through prayer, we encounter Christ, present in the faces of every member of human family, so often still walking that long road to Calvary. Through fasting, we encounter our own obstacles, those things about ourselves that prevent us from loving God and neighbor. Through almsgiving, we encounter our brothers and sisters around the world, asking what we can give up so that others might have a life to the fullest. Lent is our time to encounter, to cultivate a spirit of global solidarity. CRS Rice Bowl is our guide, a vehicle through which the stories of communities around the world can be shared, an invitation through which our prayers and Lenten sacrifices can change lives. How will you contribute to the culture of encounter this Lent? Questions? Call Jenny Luzzo at (708) CELL PHONES MUST BE PUT AWAY DURING ROUNDS! Get ready for the 2017 Trivia Night at St. George! Saturday, March 4, 2017 Gym doors open at 6:30 pm...questions begin at 7:30 pm $10 per person - up to 10 per table (Pay at the rectory office, school office or that night at the door.) Cash prizes will be awarded. New this year - Dragon Drop Raffles!! Bring your own drinks, food and paper goods. February 12, 2017 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 9

10 Business Clothing Needed! Collection Dates: Saturday/Sunday, February 11/12 at the Masses. Tables and boxes will be at the entrances of church for Catholic Charities Social Service Center at St. Sabina's Parish. Business clothing for men and women is very much needed at the Catholic Charities Service Center at St. Sabina's Parish. As people are searching for jobs to get on their feet, good, gently used business clothing is needed for job interviews... especially Men's clothing!!! It's not too early to get busy with spring cleaning. Nice suits, over coats, dresses, dress pants and shirts are all good choices. Dig into your closets and keep Catholic Charities and St. Sabina parishioners on your mind and in your prayers. Tables (for suits on hangers) and boxes will be at the entrances of church for drop offs. Help needed... to drive to Catholic Charities and drop off clothing on Monday, February 13th. If you can help please call Angie Brady at (708) Strike It Rich Ticket sales coming soon!! Date of drawing - Friday, May 5, Tickets only $20 each!! Grand Raffle prize of $10,000!! Tickets will be available through the St. George School office, rectory office or help a St. George School family fulfill their fundraising obligation and purchase from any St. George School family. More information coming in future bulletins. 10 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

11 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 LtCol. Kevin Currie, Air Force Maj. Patrick Currie, Air Force Pvt. Matthew Daliege, Army Pvt. Maximilian Daniel, Army Sgt. James Dewey, Army Capt. Christopher Doering, Army PO2 James J. Guerino, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Daniel Hollendoner, Navy Spc. Ryan Hollendoner, Army Randy Hrdlicka, Navy-ABE Aviation E3 LCpl. Jonathan Idrovo, Marines Lt. Erin Janofski, Navy Becky Johnston, Air Force LCpl. 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 PFC Brian Richard, Marines AA Tabitha Tikalsky, Navy 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. CHURCH SUPPORT February 4 & 5, 2017 Offertory Envelopes.$17, Sharing Parish St. Gerard Majella.$ Children: 77 envelopes $ St. George School Fund.$ Monday, February 13 7:30 - Clara Pjosek Ray and Florence Hodgson Tuesday, February 14 7:30 - Ernest Hoyne 8:45 - George Powers Sam and Helen Baumann Wednesday, February 15 7:30 - Len Astrowski 8:45 - Jerry Shea George Blasco Thursday, February 16 7:30 - Mass for Fathers Sister Mary Francetta James Gierut Friday, February 17 7:30 - Special Intention for Walter Malva Saturday, February 18 8:00 - Mass for Parishioners 4:00 - Bill Starzyk Erich Bachman Dolores Henry Sunday, February 19 7:30 - Mass for Parishioners Deceased Members of the Barajas Family Intentions of Joyce Malone 9:30 - Intentions of St. Vincent depaul Society Charles Sejud John Clough 11:30 - Peter Calzavara Dennis Hearne, Sr. Raymond Duffek 6:00 - Deceased Members of the Knights of Columbus Rodolfo Cleofas Thank you for your continued generosity to St. George Parish! 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) February 12, 2017 The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11

12 Knights of Columbus 2017 Comedy Night In Need of Your Prayers Please pray for the following members of your parish community: Baby Brody Anderson, Daniel Bachara, Joe and Barbara Baniewicz, Bob Bohse, Daniel Brazausky, Jo Bujan, Jim Burton, Carmella and Loretta Canino, Sheryl Casey, Betty Cash, Don Christie, JoAnn Como, Rose D Amico, Betty Duggan, Lillian Fath, Larry Ficker, Patricia Galassini, Cindy Gehant, Marirose Grosschadl, Robert & Emma Haas, Beverly Herter, Albert and Evelyn Holup, Daniel Knight, Richard and Joan Kukula, Jim Lerschen, Dawn Leslie, Jeanne Long, Christine Madsen, Carmela Marasovich, Mark Oboikovitz, Frank Oleksy, Judie Riedel, Marek Rudzki, Hekene Schaefer, Lisa Schlueter, Mary Lou Seery, Robert Seery, Vicki Soukup, Justin Souta, Lucille Staack, Bob Taglioli, Matt Taylor, Tammy Thomas, Erin Shannon-Uloswcek, Eileen Vandergriff, Sandra Wickeham Called Home to the Lord Please remember in your prayers those who have died in the past weeks: Sr. Gesuina Bongiorno, Rose Casey, Marie Guidici, Rudolph Povse, Judy Ritchie, Frank Stinn Acts of Faith Meeting Monday, February 13 7:00 pm in the Quiet Room (Second Floor of the Parish Life Center) As the Acts of Faith group has many activities for this new year we invite you to join us for our meeting on Monday. We welcome new ideas and encourage you to join us. The Acts of Faith group is a peace and justice group focusing on Catholic Social Teachings and Peace and Justice issues. Activities for the year include movies, book discussions, Fair Trade coffee/tea/chocolate sales, speakers, food collections. Other interests are Prison Ministry, Immigration Reform, Human Trafficking, Poverty and Human Rights, Lenten Rice Bowl participation, and more. We are also looking for parishioners who would like to participate in planning the "Taste of St. George" that will take place on Pentecost Sunday, June 4, We welcome you to join us. For information call Angie Brady at (708) Make time now for some winter blues fun and come out for a night of food, drinks, fun and laughter. Fr. C.C. Boyle Knights of Columbus council is hosting their annual Comedy Night show on Saturday, February 25, 2017 in O Connell Hall at the St. George School. As in the past, we will have professional comedians with excellent clean humor. Ticket price is $35.00 per person which includes the show, dinner, dessert, beer, wine, soda and water. Doors open at 6:30 pm, dinner - 7:00 pm, showtime - 8:15 pm. Ticket sales are limited due to room capacity so call early. Last year s show sold out, so please consider making your reservations soon. For those of you who saw the show in past years we thank you and hope to see you again. For those who have not attended a show yet, please join us. We have had rave reviews over the years and many who come back every year. Please join us for a fun filled evening. For reservations or more information, please call Don Clark at (708) If there is no answer please leave a message and we will call you back. Learn From the Master There was a man who lost a loved one. The man was very hurt and asked Jesus, Why did you take her to heaven and not me? Jesus answered him, You are not ready for heaven. The man asked Jesus what he must do to be ready. Jesus replied, You have heard the commandments I taught: You shall love the Lord your God with your whole heart, with your whole soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and first commandment. The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. (Matthew 22:37-39) The man asked Jesus, How do I learn to do this? Jesus said, Come and spend time with me and open your heart to me, and I will teach you. Jesus makes this invitation to all of us. He s there in the Holy Family Chapel waiting for us to come and open our hearts to Him, and we will learn how to be ready for heaven. This is not a one-time deal. It takes time. Jesus wants us to come often, so why not call Bill Beckman at (708) and sign up to spend an hour every week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Think of it as night school (or day school) where you can learn from the greatest Teacher that ever was or will be. Each class is filled with Our Lord s Love, but there is homework. We must go out and practice what we learn with others. Then we will be ready. Terry Dorencz 12 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

13 S I L E N C E by: Shusaku Endo Books are $9 and are available at the rectory for the next book discussion on Friday, April 21, "Silence I regard as a masterpiece, a lucid and elegant drama."-the New York Times Book Review Shusaku Endo is one of the most celebrated and well-known Japanese fiction writers of the twentieth century, and Silence is widely considered to be his great masterpiece. Father Rodrigues is an idealistic Portuguese Jesuit priest who, in the 1640s, sets sail for Japan on a determined mission to help the brutally oppressed Japanese Christians and to discover the truth behind unthinkable rumors that his famous teacher Ferreira has renounced his faith. Once faced with the realities of religious persecution Rodrigues himself is forced to make an impossible choice: whether to abandon his flock or his God. Winner of the 1966 Tanizaki Prize, Silence is Shusaku Endo's most highly acclaimed novel and a classic of its genre. It caused major controversy in Japan following its publication in Silence will soon be a major film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Liam Neeson, Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver. goodreads.com Friends of Jesus Projects Our fifth grade and sixth grade classes were given $1100 by an anonymous donor. The children worked together to complete 22 different projects within our community. Each project was given $50.00 with the condition that it be used in service of others. This was completed through the Friends of Jesus Project. Projects included donating wish-list items to Gigi s Playhouse, CTF Illinois, Together We Cope and art supplies for the Painted Turtle. Children chose to make a $50.00 donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank which allowed them to purchase $ in food due to a matching grant during the month of December. While researching their charities, the children chose Northern Illinois Food Bank because it supplies our local food pantries. Many other worthy charities were also chosen. Other organizations wish lists included toys for children, items for adults, and supplies for the animal shelters. All of this was to help those people or animals in need of care, not for popularity, but for the joy of helping those in need. Students personally delivered their items or monetary donations to their chosen charities whenever possible. The fifth and sixth graders were humbled by the opportunity to make such generous donations to places that help people or animals. Students then wrote letters to the Friends of Jesus Project thanking them for this learning experience, explaining where they chose to donate the gifts, how it made them feel and what they learned while completing this project. Get your book today at the rectory for $9 and join the discussion on April 21. Limited copies available. For information call Angie Brady at (708) St. George School Used Good Donation Drive April 7, 8 and 9, 2017 Friday, April 7: 1:30-3:30 pm Saturday, April 8: 3:00-6:00 pm Sunday, April 9: 7:00 am - 1:30 pm Start your spring cleaning early and put all of your unwanted goods aside for our Second Annual Savers Donation Drive! Empty out your closets, keep your items out of landfills and help us raise funds! Keep it green when you clean! February 12, 2017 The Sixth 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. Tomy Abraham 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 6700 West 176th St. (708) Fax: (708) School Website: stgeorgeschool.org YOUTH MINISTRY MARGARET MARY O CONNOR - YOUTH MINISTER 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

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