ST. GEORGE CHURCH SHALOM. April 15, Third Sunday Of Easter

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1 April 15, 2018 Third Sunday Of Easter ST. GEORGE CHURCH 6707 West 175 TH STREET TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS stgeorge60477.org MISSION STATEMENT We, the faith-filled community of St. George, nourished by God s Word and His Sacraments and renewed by the Holy Spirit, accept the call to continue the mission of Christ by living in, sharing and transforming our world. MASS TIMES 2018 Daily: 7:30 am: Monday thru Friday Saturday: 8:00 am Vigil of Sunday: 4 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:30 am Holy Days: to be announced. Confessions (Reconciliation) After the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday and after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses on Sunday. CATHOLICS COME HOME SHALOM English is a difficult language in many ways. It has evolved over centuries. One of the difficulties is that it has borrowed words from other languages which have morphed both in pronunciation and spelling. The English language we use, in the United States, is even more difficult due to the liberal use of idioms. This double effect of nuanced meaning and inconsistencies, representing many different cultures and languages, makes it even more difficult for foreigners to learn our language and for us to understand and appreciate the richness of other languages. Shalom is one of those words. Translated it means peace. However, in Hebrew culture, at the time of Jesus, it conveyed more than a lack of war, more than a pastoral setting of sheep in the pasture and contented children playing. Shalom means an abiding communion with God, one s neighbor, and on the earth. It is not the absence of violence or a simple quiet stillness. Shalom is an experience of peace and harmony that comes from its cultivation in our hearts, our homes, and our values. It is more than a one time event. Shalom comes from living a lifestyle that is in harmony with God s presence. It goes beyond the mere observance of commandments, laws and rules. It is the end product of a life lived well in relationship with God, self and others. It is the fulfillment of commitment. The life lived in shalom is obvious by the bond that has formed over time. Laws, rules, words and contracts may be the beginning of any commitment, but to reach shalom takes a lifetime of commitment. We see it in the love of God, John 3:16. We see it in the sacrifice of Christ - his passion, death and resurrection. We feel it in Reconciliation. We are given the opportunity to live it in the committed love of Marriage and Holy Orders and in preparation through the friendships we form in our early years. Twice Jesus gives his disciples his peace - Shalom. He offers us that same gift. We must make the commitment. Feel the love of our family of faith by becoming involved in one of the many ministries we offer to serve in our community. Fr. Ken Fleck

2 MONDAY, April 16 7:00 am - 4 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym 4:00 pm Athletic Association-Gym 6:30 pm Athletics Meeting-Meeting Rm. 2 TUESDAY, April 17 7:00 am - 4 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym 2:30 pm 7th and 8th Gr. Open Teen Room-TR (till 5pm) 2:30 pm Girl Scouts-Meeting Rm. 1 4:00 pm Athletic Association-Gym 6:30 pm Cub Scout Den Meeting-O Connell Hall 6:30 pm SPRED II-School Classroom, Kitchen 7:00 pm Life Moves On-Meeting Room 1 7:00 pm PPC Meeting-Church WEDNESDAY, April 18 7:00 am - 4 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym 10:30 am SGS Student Ambassadors-Meeting Rm. 4 1:30 pm School Mass-Church 4:00 pm Athletic Association-Gym 7:00 pm Eucharistic Minister Meeting-Church 7:00 pm SPRED I-School Classroom, Kitchen (Set-Up 6:00pm) 7:30 pm Boys VB Pack the House-Meeting Rms. 2&3 (set-up 5:30 pm) 8:00 pm Al-Anon-O Connell Hall THURSDAY, April 19 7:00 am - 4 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym 9:30 am CWSF-Quiet Room, Meeting Rm. 4 11:00 am Band Lessons-Meeting Rms. 1-3 (until 3:45) 4:00 pm Athletic Association-Gym 7:00 pm Knights of Columbus-O Connell Hall 7:00 pm Teen Choir-Church FRIDAY, April 20 Bike Collection and Savers Collection 1:30-3:30 pm-pkg. Lot & Garage 7:00 am - 4 pm SGS-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Gym 4:00 pm Athletic Association-Gym 4:30 pm Boys VB Tournament-Mtg. Rms. 1 & 2 (Set-Up 4pm) 7:00 pm Bingo-O Connell Hall, Georgian Rm., Kitchen 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous-School Classroom SATURDAY, April 21 Bike Collection 9:00 am-5:30 pm and Savers Collection 9:00-11:00 am & 3:00-5:30 pm-pkg. Lot & Garage Ministry Weekend (Education) Rectory PART Sales 1:00-4:00 pm 6:30 am That Man Is You-O Connell Hall 7:00 am Athletic Association-Gym 5:00 pm Reconciliation 7:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym SUNDAY, April 22 Bike Collection and Savers Collection 7:00 am-1:30 pm-pkg. Lot & Garage Ministry Weekend (Education) 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 and Word-Meeting Rm. 4 11:30 am Pro-Life Blessing at Mass 12:30 pm PPC Information Luncheon-Rectory Meeting Rm. 12:45 pm Baptismal Preparation-Meeting Rm. 4 4:00 pm Adult Volleyball-Gym 4:00 pm Boys VB Tournament-Meeting Rms. 1&2 (set-up 3pm) 7:00 pm Teen Night at St. Julie Billiart-Teen Rm. A Eucharistic Minister meeting is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, at 7:00 pm in church. We would really appreciate your attendance. It should be over no later than 8:00 pm. There will be a training session for NEW ministers, just prior to it, starting at 5:45 pm. Please look around you at church and encourage others to join us. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7: :1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10: Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

3 Parish Ministry Weekend Highlighting Education April 14 & 15 and April 21 & 22 This weekend and next weekend, we are going to continue our journey and visit all of the education ministries. Due to the large number of ministries, they will be divided into two groups. Tour I (April 14 & 15) will focus on all of the wonderful ministries that are involved in educating our younger community. Tour II (April 21 & 22) will focus on all the ministries that focus on enriching everyone through education, discussion and prayer. Please stop by and explore these ministries as you consider sharing your gifts and being a part of one of these wonderful ministries. Please come and visit all of these ministries and pray about your own involvement here at St. George. Remember Mother Theresa s special prayer to: 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 Teen Choir Service and Outreach Acts of Faith Evangelization Lay Ministry Formation 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 (St. George/St. Julie) Please fill out the form below and return this page to the rectory office or drop it in the collection basket. Name: Address: Phone: April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 3

4 Next Week! Working Bikes Cooperative Bike Collection Your old bikes can change lives! April 20: 1:30 3:30 pm; April 21: 9:00-5:30; April 22: 7:00-1:30 St. George parking lot garage ****Any teens looking for Volunteer Hours for Confirmation or High School would be a great help for us. Please call Angie Brady to select the time slot you would like to volunteer. Maya Pedal Guatamala Trikes & Trailers Hand powered wheelchair/cart Bicycle Mill/ Corn Thresher We custom build both front-loading and rear-loading tricycles and a variety of trailers for hauling both human and nonhuman cargo. These can be used for all purposes: taxi services, disabled mobility, selling ice-cream or newspapers, or transporting larger, heavier loads like water or firewood. This bicycle machine is adapted to fit a hand powered grinding mill or a corn thresher. The Mill function has the capacity to mill 3 lbs. per minute of any type of grain. The most common use is for milling yellow maize, soya beans and coffee. The Thresher is used post-harvest and easily degrains 12 to 15 quintales (1 quintal = 100 lbs.) per day and requires only one person to operate the machine. For Information, call Angie Brady at (708) If you ve forgotten to return your Rice Bowl, please drop it off at the rectory or at one of the Sunday masses. Thank you for supporting Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl this Lenten season. Your donations will make a difference here in the United States and around the world. May the Lord bless you for your commitment to living out this simple Act of Faith. Next Week! Used Goods Donation Drive! April 20, 21, & 22 Here at St. George near the garage. Friday, April 20: 1:30-3:00 pm Saturday, April 21: 9:00-11:00 am & 3:00-5:30 pm Sunday, April 22: 7:00 am - 1:30 pm Do some spring cleaning, empty out your closets, keep your items out of landfills and help us raise funds. Keep it green when you clean! St. George School will earn 20c per pound for soft goods, like clothes and shoes for example, and 5c per lb. for hard goods, like knick knacks and household items. We will accept: men s, women s and children s clothing and shoes, accessories, purses, bags, jewelry, towels, sheets, blankets, pillows, small appliances such as toasters, blenders and mixers, knick knacks, toys, games, stuffed animals, books, videos, computer software, dishes, pots and pans, glassware, silverware, sporting equipment, etc. No furniture or TVs will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact Stacey Yock at (708) A Blessed and Happy Easter There are two things I d suggest that all of us, including me, do to make this Easter more special. They are 2 Bs - bible and blessings. The part of the bible that is particularly fitting is ACTS, commonly called the Acts of the Apostles, but really also the actions of the newly formed Christian people. In the bible, it covers about 30 pages, which when read, reflected on and prayed over a page or two each day, will help us draw closer to Christ and his Church. It will not be a sacrifice, it will be a pleasure. The actions of the early Church show us a people that were learning about Jesus and developing fellowship, that were reverently praying and gladly sharing, that were happily worshipping and telling the greatest story ever told. A people becoming the Body of Christ. In regards to blessings, which are almost self-evident, they are an acknowledgement that every good gift comes from God, the source of all goodness. We bless persons, places, things and events. Every blessing has God and a person or persons in mind. A parent can bless her child tracing the sign of the cross on her head each night. A gardener can bless his flowers and vegetables (grass too) with a simple prayer. All can bless a visitor and we can bless a sick person whom we visit. We can bless cars, pets, homes, meals, a new baby, a ball game or a wedding engagement. We can bless the whole world. Always, we bless God who always blesses us. A blessed and happy Easter. God love you always Joe Panek, Deacon 4 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

5 Celebrate Easter s 50 Days! Family Activities to Celebrate the Easter Season Easter is the most important feast of the Christian year so important that the Church sets aside a seven-week season to rejoice in Christ s victory over sin and death. How can a family sustain this Easter spirit of celebration all the way to Pentecost? Here are fifty ways to celebrate the fifty days. But don t try to do them all! Each week, just pick a few ideas that seem right for you. You ll be rejoicing long after the last jelly bean is gone! 1. Use a special candle at family meals to recall the light of Christ. 2. Every day, read together from the Easter story: Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John Plan fun family activities one for every week of Easter. 4. Put up a sign or banner that proclaims, He is risen! 5. Was anyone received into the Church during your parish Easter Vigil? Have them over. 6. Add an alleluia song or three alleluias to your grace before meals. 7. Put on an Easter play. Invite relatives and friends to a performance. 8. Make a poster of a life-giving cross. Add paper flowers and leaves to it throughout Easter. 9. Celebrate new life by doing something as a family to support unborn children and their parents. 10. Keep fresh flowers around. 11. Use the old Easter greeting and response: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! 12. Visit a lonely neighbor or do some other family act of kindness to express thanks for the resurrection. 13. Talk about baptism. Tell stories of family members baptisms. 14. Plan a family outing to a river, lake, stream, or ocean. 15. Drape your crucifixes and crosses with a strip of white cloth. 16. Make cookies in the shapes of Easter symbols. Freeze some to serve throughout the season. 17. Learn how other cultures celebrate Easter. Try out some of their customs and foods. 18. Make cards announcing the good news of the resurrection. 19. Use a special container for newly blessed water from church. Show your kids how to use holy water. 20. Throw some water balloons! 21. Listen to Handel s Messiah and other Easter music. 22. Read about the Emmaus disciples (Luke 24:13-35); take a family walk. 23. What about a short trip to an interesting shrine or church? 24. Place a resurrection icon or picture in a place of honor. 25. Discuss what it means to be Christ s witnesses (Luke 24:48)? Help each family member to see that their witness matters. 26. Wear more white, or even gold! They re the season s special colors. 27. Pray the Liturgy of the Hours together in the morning or evening ( 28. If your family likes to sing and play instruments, have people over for a musical Easter celebration. 29. Read about the disciples amazing catch of fish (John 21:1-14). Then go fishing together. 30. Or imitate Peter, and go swimming (John 21:7). 31. The Sunday after Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday. Explore this relatively new devotion ( 32. Talk about how the disciples hid (John 20:19) until the Spirit s coming at Pentecost. Follow up by playing hide and seek. 33. Plant some seeds. 34. Honor the risen Lord s mother by learning about Mary gardens ( 35. Read Luke 24:50-53 or Acts 1:6-11. Ask family members to imagine themselves present at Jesus ascension. How would they have felt about it? 36. Watch a movie with an Easter theme (For ideas, see the list from the U.S. Catholic Bishops Conference: movies/filmsforlent.htm). 37. Just before his ascension, Jesus blessed the disciples. Pray Numbers 6:24-26 together as a way of communicating his blessing to one another. 38. On Ascension Thursday, choose a family intention. Make the nine days till Pentecost a novena to the Holy Spirit. 39. Add some Pentecost red (for fire) to your Easter decorations. 40. Read Acts 2, the Spirit s coming at Pentecost. Read it in all the languages family members speak! (See the Bible translations at Decorate a cake with Pentecost flames and other symbols to celebrate the birthday of the church. 42. Talk about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit (see Isaiah 11 and 1 Corinthians 12; also the Catechism of the Catholic Church, ). 43. Make a Pentecost hanging or mobile that features a dove and tongues of fire. 44. Learn a prayer to the Holy Spirit to use in your family prayer time. 45. Play twenty questions : Have someone choose a Bible character or thing from the Easter and Pentecost stories. The group gets twenty questions (yes or no answers only) to guess the right answer. 46. List the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23; Catechism, 1832) on separate slips of paper. Have each family member randomly select a fruit to cultivate. 47. Fly a kite to celebrate the wind of the Holy Spirit. 48. Find ways to make Sunday meals special during the Easter season. 49. Continue the special Sunday meal tradition to celebrate Jesus resurrection all year. 50. Discuss why Sunday is holy (see John Paul II s Apostolic Letter, On Keeping the Lord s Day Holy; Catechism, ). Decide how you can keep the Lord s Day as a family. April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 5

6 Liturgical Ministers April 21 & 22 4:00 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am Celebrants Fr. K. Fleck Fr. B. Guilfoil Fr. K. Fleck Fr. B. Guilfoil Deacons T. Schutzius G. Bartos J. Panek P. Manning P. O Brien T. German K. Rodriguez A. Fancsali Lectors L. O Brien M. McWilliams M. Cavalieri D. Wawzenek R. O Brien M. Becker M. Bigaud B. Beckman R. Strugala A. Dorgan N. Olson M. Olson V. Weglarz J. Grosschadl R. Schutzius W. Wawzenek E. Weglarz K. Kiner J. Smith R. Wisniewski Eucharistic J. Weglarz G. Rycyzyn P. Vasilopulas E. Buczkiewicz Ministers D. Clark S. Duran D. Budny M. Cermak-Vis F. Clark S. Jakala D. Karasek T. Doyle M. Hagan S. Rogina R. Karasek J. Gaytan S. Stanton C. Vander Sanden T. Kavanaugh C. Kampe L. Vaicik T. Vander Sanden B. Klosowski T. Moriarty K. Wittman D. Lynch S. Arellano M. Guzaitis J. Blomberg N. Miller Altar Servers B. Wilson P. Cavalieri C. Shapkauski M. Wilson B. Kelly P. Sullivan Cantors T. Cetera C. Rowland Choir M. Thornton Sacristans L. O Brien L. Vaicik Schedule also available online at: and is subject to change. Thank You Arts & Environment P. Quatrini D. Budny Thank You to Marie Kavanaugh, her husband Dan, Ann Wimunc and Rasha Alnimri, pictured below, who form the core group for our Arts and Environment committee. They worked tirelessly during Lent, especially during the Easter Triduum, to change and maintain beautiful and complimentary flowers, altar cloths and decorations to highlight our sanctuary and church. If you would like to help, seasonally or regularly, with this committee call the rectory to let us know. 6 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

7 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 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 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 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 April 7 & 8, 2018 Offertory Envelopes.$14, Sharing Parish St. Gerard Majella.$ Children: 44 envelopes $91.40 St. George School Fund.$ Monday, April 16 7:30 - John Kelly, Jr. Brian Cahill Tuesday, April 17 7:30 - Mass for Parishioners Wednesday, April 18 7:30 - Mass for Parishioners Thursday, April 19 7:30 - Souls in Purgatory Friday, April 20 7:30 - Ed Robins Saturday, April 21 8:00 - Mass for Parishioners 4:00 - Dolores Henry Michael Kunka Donald Lynch Sunday, April 22 7:30 - Helen and Sam Baumann Ann Marie Kot & Family Evelyn and Bill Locke 9:30 - Mass for Parishioners Martin and Mary Laarakkers Felbert Edrada 11:30 - Kathleen McCutcheon Anna Mae Riley Eleanore Lewandowski Deceased Thank you for your continued generosity to St. George Parish! 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) April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 7

8 In Need of Your Prayers Please pray for the following members of your parish community: Genevieve Anast, Baby Brody Anderson, Arlene Astrowski, Joe and Barbara Baniewicz, Dianne Benson, Daniel Brazausky, John Brouch, Lawrence Brunke, Jo Bujan, Jim Burton, Carmella and Loretta Canino, Don Christie, Peter & Anna May Feil, Larry Ficker, Michael Franciose, Marirose Grosschadl, Emma Haas, Albert Holup, Kristen Jager, Daniel Knight, Richard and Joan Kukula, Rose Marie Lamberty, Donald Lavey, Sally Foy Leigh, Jim Lerschen, Dawn Leslie, Howard Long, Jeanne Long, Christine Madsen, Carmela Marasovich, Catha Murphy, Lottie Pano, Bill Salzer, Lisa Schlueter, Holly Schmidt, Sybil Schutzius, Mary Lou Seery, Robert Seery, Justin Souta, Tom and Mary Ann Stewart, Carol Tanski, Matt Taylor, Tammy Thomas, Wayne, Jane and Gail Uecker, Eileen Vandergriff, Ed and Chris Waldo, George Walsh, Sandra Wickeham Wedding Bann St. George Parish wishes to announce the forthcoming marriage of: Todd J. Triller and Christine C. Melant Called Home to the Lord Please remember in your prayers those who have died in the past weeks: Margaret Keane, Michael Lindgren, Mary Ann Willis Welcomed Through Baptism The following baby was baptized and welcomed into our parish community recently: Avery Marie daughter of Christopher and Lauren (Nickless) Enright We have been asked to organize another daily excursion---- arrangements have been made to go visit The Shrine of Christ s Passion in St. John, Indiana on Wednesday, April 25. The bus will be leaving St. George 9:15 am and returning to St. George around 1:30 pm. The cost is $16.00 per person and covers the bus. Drinks, snacks and other fees such as the use of a cart are each person's responsibility. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY APRIL 20 Please call Judy Graves at (708) or Theresa Hughes (708) to reserve your seat. At this time, please state if a cart ride is needed; a reservation is needed for this also. Taking the Journey Where Lives Are Changed One Soul at a Time. Experience as never before the Passion of Christ. The Shrine of the Christ s Passion is a multi-media interactive, half-mile winding Prayer Trail that depicts the last days of Jesus Christ s life. Forty life-size bronze sculptures in a tranquil setting, complete with beautiful music and amazingly sculptured gardens allow visitors to experience the story of the crucifixion and resurrection as never before! Chicago broadcaster Bill Kurtis narrates the audio recordings that you hear at listening stations along the path. Here you can sit with Jesus at the Last Supper, journey with Him along the path to His crucifixion, actually enter the empty tomb and finally witness His glorious Ascension into Heaven. Come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the love of God for all humanity. Here at The Shrine of Christ s Passion lives are changed one soul at a time. The Shrine is operated by a non-denominational, nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) private foundation. The proceeds from The Gift Shoppe and donations help to maintain the grounds. Thank you and we hope you will join us. Youth Garden Committee Fr. Fleck will be having rotator cuff surgery this next week and will be very limited in any physical work that he can do. If we are to maintain our ministry for growing plants, educating our children and feeding the hungry, he will be able to coordinate helpers, but not do all the work required to maintain this ministry. If you would like to help with transplanting plants, watering them in the greenhouse, or helping in some way, please call the rectory. 8 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

9 PRO-LIFE Blessing of Mothers and their Preborn Children God s Greatest Gift Sunday, 11:30 am Mass April 22, 2018 In a brief ceremony at Mass, the celebrant will bless you and your preborn child. Bring your whole family to celebrate God's greatest gift -- the gift of life. Sponsored by St. George Pro-Life LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR TO SPEAK AT ST. BERNARD S The Little Sisters of the Poor have lovingly served the Chicagoland area for over 140 years and currently work in over 30 countries. They are an inspiration in care for the elderly and can teach us much about understanding the needs of the elderly even in our own families. Come hear their inspiring story and learn valuable lessons about care and nurturing of our seniors. Sister Beatrice from the Little Sisters of the Poor will be speaking at St. Bernard s Church, Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:00 pm. St. Bernard s is at W. 143 rd St. in Homer Glen. Families and friends welcome. Hospitality to follow the presentation. First Communion Mass Coming Soon We would like to ask the St. George Parish community to pray for the students who will be receiving the Eucharist for the first time; please pray for their parents and families as well. We know that it is increasingly challenging to live out our Catholic faith, and we value the strength that we receive from the sacramental life of the Church and from our parish community. Twenty-four students will receive their First Holy Communion at the 11:30 am Mass on Sunday, April 29. They, along with their families and friends, will be in attendance at our regular 11:30 am Mass that morning. We are grateful for the opportunity to share in the public witness of their faith, and we rejoice with these students and their families! BOOK CLUB New Book!!!! A DANGEROUS CROSSING Discussion to be held on May 25, 2018 Highly recommended for Jr. High and older. Rectory Meeting Room, 7:00 pm Books available for $10 at the rectory. Ghalib doesn't want to leave his home in Syria. But, the city has become too dangerous, and his family has no choice but to flee. Together they make their way through Syria to the Turkish border, where Ghalib gets separated from his family. Stricken with grief and fear, fighting cold, pain and hunger, he manages to make it to a refugee camp in Turkey. Ghalib is safe for now, but life in a refugee camp is wretched and hopeless, and this boy's journey in search of safety is far from over. Based on true accounts and real Syrian children, A Dangerous Crossing is the story of one boy's search for refuge. Story is based on the experiences of real Syrian families. A Dangerous Crossing is a story of bravery and solidarity in the face of despair. April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 9

10 The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 2:45 pm, at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich will preside over this special Mass where 500 couples will rejoice in their 50th wedding anniversary. Couples married in 1968 interested in attending this celebration should contact the St. George rectory office at (708) Please respond by June so we may have a timely response to the Archdiocese. For further information call the Family Ministries Office at (312) or visit the web-site: First-year Religious Education Confirmation Prep: Students Help Feed the Hungry 273 Sandwiches meal bags... PLUS 8 loaves of bread... 5 pounds of bologna... 3 pounds of cheese... generosity of parents, catechists and parishioners... AND immeasurable prayers and compassion! All of this was packed onto the Port Ministries Bread Truck on the afternoon of April 5 to share with the hungry that evening, thanks to the work of 16 first-year Confirmation prep students at class the night before. We are grateful for this opportunity to reflect on the Corporal Works of Mercy and to reach out in love and service to help those less fortunate than ourselves. This service activity was a great way to close out our Religious Education formation year and to encourage continued acts of mercy over the summer. We continue to pray for these students as they forge on toward Confirmation next year. Thanks to all who made this possible! 10 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

11 St. George/St. Julie Youth Ministry (708) Youth Group News: Youth MeetingTonight April 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm at St. Julie Youth Room. Middle School Drop In: Tuesdays at St. George Dates for April: 4/17 2:30-5:00 pm 4/24 2:30-5:00 pm 4/31 2:30-5:00 pm Steubenville Youth Conference A huge Thank You to all that helped us with the Living Stations of the Cross. We are especially grateful to all of our youth who participated and gave of themselves both in time and talent: It s not too late to sign up for the Steubenville Conference. We have 5 spots left to join us for this life changing summer conference. If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events or trips please contact Holly at holly@stjulie.org or hheselschwardt@ stgeorge60477.org or call the parish offices at (708) , ext. 223 (SJB) or (708) , ext. 512 (SGC). Lase Adelakun Maria Benitez Abby Bertram Peter Cavalieri Sean Ford Jacob Kopczyk Jodi Newtoff Charlie Roth McKenzie Werner Billy Wilson Eddie Wilson Molly Wilson Cassandra Zambrano Matthew Zambrano Nathanial Zambrano April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 11

12 RENEW MY CHURCH is being implemented across the Archdiocese of Chicago. It will bring change to all our churches. Change is a sign of growth - a sign of new life. Just as spring brings forth new life from the earth, God's Holy Spirit, promised by Jesus, given in Baptism, recreates the many ways we celebrate our faith. Our seven Catholic churches in Tinley Park and Orland are part of a new grouping. The pastors have already started working together. Chris Stefanick is an inspiring Catholic evangelist. As our parishes form committees and work together for this event, we open our hearts to New Life in the Spirit. I hope you will join us. GOD DIDN T CREATE US TO JUST GET BY, HE CREATED US TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL! REBOOT! Let internationally renowned speaker and author Chris Stefanick, along with top performing live music artists, help you REDISCOVER God, and REDISCOVER the life you were made for. REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring and practical experience for all (ages 12 and up), of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life, from prayer and spirituality, to work, dating, marriage, parenting, health and more! It s time to start living the Life you were made for. A Chris Stefanick experience is coming to our area! He will be at St. Elizabeth Seton, Orland Hills, IL on Wednesday, October 10, Tickets are only $22 and are available now at reallifecatholic.com. Watch for more information in upcoming bulletins. 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 Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday HOUR Noon 1 PM 1 AM 2 AM 8 AM 9 AM 9 AM 10 AM 11 AM Noon Wednesday 9 AM 10 AM Thursday Friday Saturday Saturday 2 AM 3 AM 6 PM 7 PM 4 AM 5 AM 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 Visit our Website You can check Mass times, the calendar, schedules, staff information, view a slide show and more! Need to book a room for an event or meeting? You can do that on our website too! Check it out at: Hourly Coordinators Needed for: Midnight- 1am, 2-3am, 3-4am, 6-7am, 10-11am, 11am-Noon, 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) Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

13 Seeds of Faith I will be purchasing starter vegetable plants in the next two weeks. They will need to be transplanted to larger cups from their starting beds. If you would like to help, please call the rectory. These plants will be distributed in May when the weather permits outdoor planting. With the help of the greenhouse they should be hardy for cool nights by mid-may. Call the rectory if you would like to help. We need to get our greenhouses ready along with our rain barrels. Spring has sprung! April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 13

14 Catholic Women Sharing Faith A ministry of prayer, communication and education! How Did They Know? By Joyce Rupp How did they know it was time to push up through the longwintered soil? How did they know it was the moment to resurrect while thick layers of stubborn ice still pressed the bleak ground flat? But, the tulips knew. They came, rising strongly, a day after the ice died. There is a hope-filled place in me that also knows when to rise. It is urged by the strong sun, warming my wintered heart. It is nudged by the Secret One, calling, calling, calling, Arise, my love, and come. Like the dormant tulips, my heart stirs, and hope comes dancing forth. Not unlike the Holy One, kissing the morning sun, waving a final farewell to a tomb emptied of its treasure. If you would like a blessed prayer shawl for yourself or for a loved-one, please call Pina Quatrini at (708) , or Maureen Cetera at (708) You can receive or give this special Hug from God freely thanks to the great generosity of our donors. Please feel free to share in our ministry by participating on Thursday mornings, by sharing shawls with those in need of a Hug, or by donating to the ministry. May Easter JOY fill your life with wonder! Thursday Mornings in April: 9:30-11:30 am in the Quiet Room 4/19/2018 Prayer Shawl Ministry 4/26/2018 April 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. How can Parish Lectors make the Word of God jump off the page. and embrace us with God s Message of Good News, Healing, Comfort and Joy? Come and find out at this workshop for both new and veteran lectors who would like a refresher Proclaiming the Word: Initial Lector Training Wednesday, May 16 and Wednesday, May 23 7:00-9:00 pm - both evenings in the Church building at St. Albert the Great Church, 5555 W. State Rd., Burbank, IL, (708) To register, call Pat Chuchla at (708) or pchuchla@saintmike.com. The first evening of this two part workshop focuses on theology of the Word, the history of the Mass, liturgical languages and cue, and the gifts needed to proclaim. The second session focuses on the practical aspects: preparation, skill sets, pointers and practice. Become a worthy tool for the Author of Life! Presenter: Pat Chuchla is a currently Pastoral Associate/Lay Ecclesial Minister at St. Michael Parish in Orland Park. She earned a Bachelors degree in Pastoral Ministry, Masters degree in Leadership for Family Ministry & Faith Formation, and Certifications in Liturgy and Pastoral Care. Pat has served as Director of Worship Baptism, and Marriage Ministries for three large parishes over the last 28 years. Benefit for Kallie Ryan Sullivan aka Fancy One of our St. George families needs your help! Kallie Ryan Sullivan, just 8 yrs. old, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and has many needs that insurance will not pay for. Please help Kallie and her family with the cost of her artificial pancreas as well as the other medical expenses she will incur during her lifetime that insurance does not cover. Join us for a benefit honoring this awesome, little girl who never complains about a thing! Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Saloon at Bourbon Street 3359 West 115th Street Merrionette Park, IL (708) TICKETS: $30.00 adults includes 4 hours of drinks, buffet & entertainment Raffle and Silent Auction $10.00 kids 6-20 Under 6 free For additional information on the fundraiser, how to donate, Kallie s story and t-shirt orders, please visit their website: 14 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

15 Strike It Rich Tickets are available NOW!! Date of drawing - Friday, May 4, Tickets only $20 each!! Grand Raffle prize of $10,000!! Tickets are 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. Sprucing up your yard and home with PART! 1. Paint your front door. A brightly colored door is a great way to draw attention to your house and make it feel modern and inviting Start small. Add a little interest to your front yard with a new flower bed next to the house, or create a bed around a few trees and fill it in with some annuals or grasses. Add some window boxes to the front of your house to add a little bit of color. Buy or DIY, either way you choose, use PART and you ll earn! Not a fan of landscaping? No problem! A freshly mowed lawn and some potted plants go a long way in sprucing up your home for spring. PARADISUS DEI Saturday, April 21 6:30 to 8:00 am Next Saturday marks the end of our spring semester. Join us as we discuss the future of TMIY and how we can help one another live the message that we ve been hearing for the past three years. It s all about moving what we have learned from our heads, to our hearts, and then into action! Our presentation and discussions will include: The Heart of Joseph and Nazareth The Home at Nazareth as a Paradise of God The Essence of That Man Is You! Building Nazareth in Your Heart Evaluating Your Spiritual Life Designing a Spiritual Plan for Life Apostles to the Family Please join us! We will have a special year-end gift to distribute to all men in attendance. That Man Is You! Meets on Saturday mornings, September through April, 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 Gary at (708) : ghendzell@msn.com. Diversity Dinners Saturday, April 21, :30 pm Rich South High School 5000 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL Meet & Greet: 5:30 pm Dinner & Program: 6:00 pm Get to know your neighbors. Join us for this year s Diversity Dinner event as we explore the state of diversity in our communities over dinner and conversation. Troy Cicero, President of MulticultuReal Communications, Inc, will be our special guest presenter and lead facilitator for our Table Talk, small group discussion portion. Register online at or print and complete the registration form provided on the web site, and mail form and check to: Diversity Dinners of the South Suburbs P.O. Box 605, Homewood, IL $15/Person Price includes buffet dinner and entry to event. Registration deadline: Friday, April 6 For questions, contact Hildy Kingma at hkingma@vopf.com or (708) April 15, 2018 Third Sunday of Easter 15

16 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. 16 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

17 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 April 15, 2018 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 17 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please send us 1100 copies of this bulletin.