ST. GEORGE CHURCH. Holy Week Schedule. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. April 14, 2019

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April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord ST. GEORGE CHURCH 6707 West 175 TH STREET TINLEY PARK, ILLINOIS 60477 stgeorge60477.org MISSION STATEMENT We, the faith-filled community of St. George, nourished by God s Word and His Sacraments and renewed by the Holy Spirit, accept the call to continue the mission of Christ by living in, sharing and transforming our world. MASS TIMES 2019 Daily: 7:30 am: Monday thru Friday Saturday: 8:00 am Vigil of Sunday: 4 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:30 am & 11:30 am Holy Days: to be announced. Confessions (Reconciliation) After the 4:00 pm Mass on Saturday and after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses on Sunday. CATHOLICS COME HOME Make Holy Week Holy How do we find meaning and purpose in life? How do we approach and touch the holiness to which we are called? How do we blend the daily responsibilities of life with a hectic family lifestyle? You make time for what is important to you and your family. I hope you find time to join us and enter into a deeper relationship with the Lord and your brothers and sisters. Fr. Ken Fleck Holy Week Schedule Passion (Palm) Sunday Blessing of Palms at all Masses April 13 and 14 Procession at all Masses Holy Thursday Celebrated Mass and Procession April 18 Pot Luck Dinner after Mass in O Connell Hall 6:30 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight Good Friday April 19 3:00 pm Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord 7:30 pm Living Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday April 20 12 Noon Blessing of Easter Baskets in O Connell Hall 7:30 pm Liturgy of the Easter Vigil There will be no 4:00 pm Mass on Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday April 21 Sunday Masses 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am and 1:00 pm There is no Reconciliation on Holy Saturday or on Easter Sunday.

The Triduum begins, when Lent ends, at sundown on Holy Thursday and ends at sundown on Easter Sunday. The Triduum is more than a reminder of what God did long ago. Instead, it is a continuous celebration of the Church's salvation today. During these three days the whole church fasts and prays with anticipation and hope. Through the symbols of water and the cross, and the liturgical actions of blessing and kissing the foot of the cross, the historical events of Jesus' life, death and Resurrection are made real in the here and now. We look at the Easter Triduum as one single celebration that lasts for three days. We cannot separate the death of Jesus from his resurrection. We do not spend all of the three days in church, but at various times during those days, we are called to church to gather and remember together. When we are not in church, we are asked to keep the spirit of those days even in our homes, if possible. Those days are not days of "business as usual." Chrism Mass Tuesday The Chrism Mass is celebrated each year at Holy Name Cathedral. During the Mass the Bishop will bless the oil of catechumens, used for adult catechumens and infants; the oil of the sick, for anointing the sick; the oil of chrism, used for baptism, confirmation, the ordination of priests and the consecration of altars. All three are basically an olive oil; chrism spices the air with the scent of a perfume, traditionally balsam symbolizing the fragrance of Christ. Since the bishop is the only minister who may consecrate chrism, this Mass highlights his ministry and our union with him. He will not baptize and confirm everyone in the parishes of the diocese, but he will be symbolically present in the chrism which the priests and deacons will use. These oils will be brought from the cathedral and presented at St. George on Holy Thursday. (Paul Turner, Modern Liturgy, 1997, Resource Publications, Inc.) Liturgy of the Lord s Passion and Veneration of the Cross 3:00 pm Good Friday (Day of Fast & Abstinence) After making a reverence to the altar, the priest prostrates himself and prays as a sign of the grief and sorrow of the Church. Following the Liturgy of the Word, Adoration of the Holy Cross begins as the priest or deacon brings a veiled cross into the sanctuary. After uncovering each part he sings, This is the Wood of the Cross! The people come forward to venerate the cross with a kiss. The Blessed Sacrament is brought out from repose and Holy Communion, consecrated on Holy Thursday, is distributed. We leave the church in silence again. Living Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm We remember the suffering Jesus endured in his Passion and death on the cross. We follow His walk from when he was tried by Pilate until he is laid in the tomb. These will be put together by our teens using contemporary music. Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturdays after the 4:00 pm Mass and Sundays after the 7:30 am and 9:30 am Masses. There is no Reconciliation on Holy Saturday or Easter Sunday. Mass of the Lord s Supper Holy Thursday This Mass, celebrated in the evening begins the sacred Easter Triduum in which we are devoted to the remembrance of the Last Supper. This Mass is, first of all, the memorial of the institution of the Eucharist. It is also the memorial of the institution of the priesthood. In addition, this Mass is the memorial of that love by which the Lord loved us even to death The Church bells are rung during the singing of the Gloria. Washing of feet, to show the Lord's commandment about fraternal charity, is performed during the homily to show our call to serve one another. A procession is formed for the transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the place of reposition. The Blessed Sacrament is then incensed and Eucharistic song is sung. We leave church in silence. The Blessed Sacrament will be in repose in church until midnight for adoration. Holy Saturday Easter Vigil 7:30 pm The Roman Missal reminds us that this mother of all vigils is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities. On this holy night, the Church keeps watch, celebrating the resurrection of Christ in the sacraments and awaiting his return in glory. We begin with a blazing fire outside the church after the sun sets. A new Pascal (Easter) Candle is lit and brought into the darkened church with a procession of lighted candles. We hear Old Testament readings beginning with the Story of Creation with Psalms sung by the choir. Finally we hear the Alleluia that has been quieted for Lent just before the Gospel is read. The candidates for Baptism come forward to be received into the church. NOTE: Because the Triduum is one Liturgy, there is no Mass on Saturday morning nor is there an anticipatory Mass in the evening. Rather the Easter Vigil is celebrated after sundown at 7:30 pm. 2 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

Liturgical Ministers April 20 & 21 7:30 pm 7:30 am 9:30 am 11:30 am 1:00 pm Celebrants Fr. K. Fleck Fr. B. Guilfoil Fr. K. Fleck Fr. B. Guilfoil Fr. K. Fleck Fr. K. Fleck Deacons J. Truesdale P. Manning G. Bartos T. Schutzius J. Panek Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Michael Cavalieri N. O Malley N. Opyd F. Fancsali L. O Brien D. Clark T. Framke R. O Brien J. Sharp F. Clark R. Wisniewski M. Foss L. Vaicik M. Becker A. Dorgan B. Finley P. Hendzell G. Rycyzyn T. Rycyzyn R. Schulze T. Vander Sanden C. Vander Sanden B. Windish P. Windish B. Iggins D. Iggins K. Bartos D. Bartos D. Karasek R. Karasek E. McCulley J. Souta D. Hogan B. Klosowski K. Lyons R. Morgan J. Morgan J. O Brien V. Quatrini P. Quatrini A. Yock J. Yock, Jr. B. Beckman T. Doyle T. Moriarty J. Schutzius W. Wawzenek E. Susnis M. Cermak-Vis K. Oboikovitz M. Olson D. Wawzenek P. Kordas A. Gustavson M. Guzaitis C. Shapkauski Altar Servers T. Lorendo P. Sullivan C. Minonne P. Sullivan N. O Malley K. Kiner S. Stanton Cantors Choir C. Rowland Choral & Guitar Group Sacristans L. O Brien L. Vaicik Choir/Handbells P. Quatrini D. Budny T. Cetera Schedule also available online at: www.stgeorge60477.org and is subject to change. Save the date!! Looking for volunteers to have their feet washed at our Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper. Please call the rectory at (708) 532-2243 if you would like to be one of those selected for this honor. Sunday, July 14, 2019 Parish Picnic at Vogt Woods Watch future bulletins for more information! April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 3

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY AT ST. GEORGE This year we offer three different opportunities to celebrate and honor God s great mercy. MOVIE: The Face of Mercy Tuesday, April 23 6:30 pm, Cahill Center, Meeting Room 1 This is a documentary of the Divine Mercy story beginning with St. Faustina s visions and revelations, to Saint John Paul II, and testimonies from Immaculee Ilibagiza, from a former NFL linebacker, a former MLB baseball player and others whose lives were transformed by praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday Sunday, April 28 11:30 am Mass followed by Procession and Devotion After the 11:30 am Mass we will have a procession with the Image of Mercy and the Blessed Sacrament, will pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, have Benediction and an opportunity to venerate the Image. Divine Mercy Sunday is an official feast of the Catholic Church instituted by Pope John Paul II as a result of messages given to St. Faustina by Our Lord Jesus Christ during the 1930s. Jesus asked that the first Sunday after Easter be declared as a feast for His Divine Mercy and promised to pour out many graces on that day. He said to her, I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion on the Feast of My Mercy. (Diary 1109) The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. (Diary 699) In other words, He is granting us the great gift of a Plenary Indulgence!! So, how do we obtain this plenary indulgence? On Divine Mercy Sunday, receive Holy Communion, and pray the indulgence prayers at the end of mass. These prayers are the Apostles creed, the Our Father and a prayer for the Pope. Also, you need to have gone to Confession no more than 20 days before or after the Feast. Jesus said, On that day the very depths of My tender mercy are open. To prepare for this day Our Lord asked St. Faustina that a Novena of chaplets be prayed. He asked that this Novena be prayed beginning on Good Friday. On each day of the Novena, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy is offered for a different group of souls. Quoting from her diary, Our Lord said, On each day you will beg My Father, on the strength of My Bitter Passion, for graces for these souls. I have placed pamphlets with the Novena at the entrances of the Church. Pray it at home with your family and join us on April 28. Divine Mercy Holy Hour Friday, May 17, 7:00 pm Deacon Jerry Souta will hold a Holy Hour celebrating Divine Mercy beginning on this day. This Holy Hour will be celebrated on the third Friday of July (July 19) and September (September 20). Come spend time with our Lord to thank Him for His great Mercy. In Memory of Fr. Blaise Coehlo It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Fr. Blaise. He died peacefully on Sunday, March 31. He had a stroke, was immobilized as a result, and spent his last few months in a clergy retirement home. We are told that he had a peaceful passing. He was laid to rest on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at St. Andrews cemetery in Bandra, Mumbai. Fr. Blaise served St. George as a resident priest for over twenty years until his iftieth anniversary as a priest after which he returned to Goa, India, his home city in 2014. We will celebrate a memorial Mass for Fr. Blaise on Saturday, Aprill 27, 8:00am Mass. May he rest in peace. 4 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

Friday, April 26, 2019 7:00 pm in the Rectory Meeting Room If you would like, you can contribute to the pot luck snacks. All are welcome family and friends. Enjoy a great night at the Movies. Green Book is a 2019 winner of eight Academy Awards including Best Movie and Best Supporting Actor. It presents a great message about humanity with many teaching moments. Hugely Entertaining (Rated PG) Come and enjoy! For information, call Angie Brady at (708) 532-3644. Our remaining class will be on April 17 (Living Stations Dress Rehearsal in Church) Rehearsal for First Communion will be on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Church at 6:15 pm. All families should go directly to church at 6:00 pm on April 17 for the Teen Living Stations Presentation. In addition to our second graders receiving first Communion on May 5 at 11:30 am (Isabella Bolin). We ask you to continue to pray for these students and their families. Thank you! St. George Religious Education The rectory office will be open on Good Friday from 8:00 am to noon and closed on Holy Saturday. The office will reopen on Monday, April 22 at 8:00 am. Easter Flower Collection There will be a second collection this weekend, April 13 and 14 for Easter flowers. Thank you for helping us make the church beautiful for the Easter season. April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 5

MONDAY, April 15 Holy Week - No Meetings No School - Easter Break PORT Collection Pick-Up - Entrance of Church 7:30 pm Choral & Guitar Group Rehearsal-Church TUESDAY, April 16 Chrism Mass Holy Week - No Meetings No School - Easter Break WEDNESDAY, April 17 Holy Week - No Meetings No School - Easter Break 6:00 pm Religious Education Family Night/Dress Rehearsal for Living Stations-Church 6:00 pm Teen Living Stations Dress Rehearsal-Church 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal-Church 8:00 pm Al-Anon-O Connell Hall Thursday, April 18 Holy Thursday Holy Week - No Meetings Missionary Group Collection & Bonaventure House No School - Easter Break 6:30 pm Mass of the Lord s Supper, Choir & Handbell Choir-Church (Potluck Dinner after in O Connell Hall) Friday, April 19 Good Friday Holy Land Collection Holy Week - No Meetings No Bingo No School - Easter Break 3:00 pm Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord, Choral & Guitar Group-Church 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fish Fry-Cahill Center, Gym 7:30 pm Living Stations of the Cross-Church 8:00 pm Narcotics Anonymous-School Classroom Saturday, April 20 Holy Saturday 12:00 pm Blessing of Baskets-O Connell Hall 7:30 pm Easter Vigil, Choir-Church Sunday, April 21 Easter Sunday Masses: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 am and 1:00 pm-church 9:30 am Choral & Guitar Group-Church 11:30 am Choir-Church 11:30 am Handbell Choir-Church Not Giving Up Holy Week is the last week of Lent. Just like New Year s resolutions, some have not kept their Lenten commitments and feel like, What s the use!?! DON T GIVE UP! Christ endured to the end, not because he is God, but because he loves you and me. This is the power of love. If you think about it you have seen this in senior couples who give encouragement and hope to one another through the difficulties and failings of life and their marriage give them hope, not answers. Promises based on love give us the courage to try one more time. If you have failed, or if you know of someone who has fallen away from practicing their faith, call them back with the gift of your love. God is counting on us to be the ones who follow in the footsteps of Christ and do what he did; listen, forgive, love, heal and give hope. It is a sacrifice to attend church services three or four days in a row. This is a bonding event. The Triduum (meaning three days) is a single liturgy that encompasses the central mystery of our faith. We celebrate the institution of the Eucharist and Priesthood at the Mass of the Last Supper on Holy Thursday. This begins the three day commemoration of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. We share as a family of faith with a communal meal after sharing at the table of the Lord. Afterwards, we take time to pray silently in the presence of the Lord for our loved ones and for ourselves as we are invited to come and pray one hour with me. We not only remember Jesus Agony in the Garden, but our own trials and pray that we will have the courage and love to endure to the end. On Good Friday we commemorate the Passion and Death of Our Lord at 3:00 pm as we read the gospel of his Passion and Death, reverence His cross, receive our Lord in Communion, and silently leave church holding in our hearts how He loved us to His death. This is my body given up for you. There is a second commemoration, our Living Stations of the Cross, as our youth portray the Passion and Death of our Lord at 7:30 pm. To accommodate those attending either of these liturgies we will offer a Fish Fry to benefit our multi-church project, Help Build Hope. All proceeds from this dinner will help build two homes on our church parking lot Saturday, June 8. Holy Saturday is a day of preparation. We have a blessing of Easter baskets and foods in O Connell Hall at noon. At 7:30 pm we gather in church to celebrate the Easter Vigil. As darkness falls upon the earth and reminds us of the darkness that sometimes overwhelms us, we light the Paschal Candle which symbolically proclaims the Resurrection of Christ. It is a longer liturgy than usual, beautifully recalling salvation history in Scripture and songs of remembrance and praise. Reverently we move from darkness to light, from despair to hope, from death to life. The choirs have been practicing during Lent for the joyful Masses of Easter. When you take time to celebrate your Catholic faith your sacrifice of time is united with the sacrifice of Christ. You will find new reflections of your life, struggles, forgiveness and hope if you invest your time. Come as a family. God so loved the world He gave his only Son. What will you give to say Thank You? That s what Eucharist means in Greek - Thanksgiving. Fr. Ken Fleck 6 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

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 SSgt. Brad Clemmer, Air Force SSgt. Heidi Currie, Air Force Lt.Col. Kevin Currie, Air Force Maj. Patrick Currie, Air Force Pvt. Matthew Daliege, Army Sgt. James Dewey, Army Capt. Christopher Doering, Army Cpl. Jonathan M. Filca, Marines PO2 James J. Guerino, Navy Cmdr. Daniel Hollendoner, Navy Cpl. Ryan Hollendoner, Army L.Cpl. Jonathan Idrovo, Marines Lt. Erin Janofski, Navy Becky Johnston, Air Force L.Cpl. Bryan Johnston, Marines L.Cpl. Ashton Kahne, Marines A1C Dylan Knispel, Air Force Spc. Martin McCarthy, Army Lt. Cmdr. Sean Miner, Navy Spc. Joshua S. Mitchell, Army Alexandra Novak Lt. Charles W. Novak, Marines HM3 Elizabeth O Neill, Navy Corpsman Capt. Thomas I. Ohl, Marines L. Cpl. Brian Richard, Marines PFC James Rodriguez, Army Amn. Michael Sarniak, Jr., Coast Guard Bo Shipman, Marines, LCPI SSgt. Alison Smallwood, Air Force SSgt. Chaise Smallwood, Air Force Lt. David F. Steinberger III, Navy Cpl. Ryan Swiecicki, Marines Col. Donald Tomich, Marines Capt. Todd Vassalli, Air Force Spc. Alexander Waters, Army Sgt. FC Powell Yetes, Army If there are parishioners currently serving in the United States military, we would like to know. Please call the Rectory and tell us the name of your dear one and he/she will be remembered in the prayers of our community and the name posted in the bulletin. Please indicate branch of service and rank. CHURCH SUPPORT April 6 & 7, 2019 Monday, April 15 7:30 - Virginia Budz Joe Zoldi Alfred Bergeron Tuesday, April 16 7:30 - Kenny Dolenak Intentions of Mary Scudella Roy & Lilly Thachil 30th Wedding Anniversary Wednesday, April 17 7:30 - Ralph Rzeszutko Catherine & James Drysdale Rudy Pouse Thursday, April 18 6:30 - Mass of the Lord s Supper Friday, April 19 3:00 - Passion of Our Lord 7:30 - Living Stations of the Cross Saturday, April 20 7:30 - Easter Vigil Mass for Parishioners Sunday, April 21 7:30 - Mass for Parishioners 9:30 - Mass for Parishioners 11:30 - Mass for Parishioners 1:00 - Mass for Parishioners Deceased Not available at time of printing. Thank you for your continued generosity to St. George Parish! Our Parish uses GiveCentral for online donations. Sign up at: www.givecentral.org There are sign up forms at the exits of church. For more information, please contact Darlene Georges at (708) 532-2243. April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 7

In Memory of We are looking to have our chalices and ciboria refurbished and the gold inside restored. If you would like to have a chalice or ciborium (communion dish) dedicated to a loved one contact the rectory. The cost per item will be $350 including the cost of the inscription up to 30 characters. Call the rectory at (708) 532-2243 if you are interested in dedicating one of our sacred vessels to a loved one s memory. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2 [1:1, 26-31a]; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 [1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18]; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 or Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Lk 24:1-12 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or (at an afternoon or evening Mass) Lk 24:13-35 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. We will be starting our spring session on Tuesday, April 30. Sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the Cahill Parish Life Center Quiet Room - on the second floor. 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 Deacon Joe Truesdale at j.truesdale@comcast.net or (312) 618-6993 or Mary Hagan at mhagan@stgeorge60477.org or (708) 429-6043. All are welcome! When you order from Amazon.com, you may designate (at no additional charge to you) that a contribution of 0.5% of your total Amazon.com order will be donated to St. George. To do this, please go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2258526. This will take you to your Amazon log in screen, log in, place your order and a donation will automatically be made to St. George. 8 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

Crucify Him! CRS Rice Bowl, Week 6, April 14-20 JOURNEY THROUGH HOLY WEEK GOD OF HOPE, WE ENCOUNTER YOU IN THE STRANGER. We have journeyed to other countries to encounter members of our human family. We have shared their struggles, their courage and their triumphs. Now, we are called to be unafraid to share the journey with those in our own communities whom we have not yet encountered. Lenten Prayer God of hope, You journey with us through the desert. You challenge us to become more like Christ. During this Lenten season, may our prayers, fasting and almsgiving give us the courage to go forth from these 40 days in the desert to share our gifts with the world. May our encounter with you allow us to bring your hope to all of our human family. Amen Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more, or contact your local diocese to find out about projects CRS Rice Bowl supports in your community. Please drop your Rice Bowls off at the entrances of church on April 27 & 28. Don t Forget: 25% of your CRS Rice Bowl donation stays in your local community! Today we commemorate Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem. People were praising Him and laying palm branches in His path. I wonder what Jesus thought, knowing that these same people who were praising Him would, in a few days, demand that they crucify Him. I think He loved them anyway. He always loved sinners, not the sin, but the sinners. A few days later, after He established the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist by proclaiming This is My Body Do This in memory of Me., He was taken away from His apostles and friends, who ran away and hid. All except His Mother and the teenage apostle, John. They stayed near Jesus until the very end. But, on the third day Jesus arose and returned for a time. We commemorate Jesus being taken away by our taking of the Holy Eucharist from Holy Family Chapel and closing the chapel until after the Holy Saturday service when Our Lord is once again with us, not just for a while, but forever. This is the same Jesus that died for us 2,000 years ago. Before He ascended into heaven, He said He would stay with us until the end of the age, and there He is in Holy Family Chapel, keeping His word. Show Our Lord that you are not one to run away from Him, but you are one who wants to be with Him often. Call Bill Beckman at (708) 429-2762 and sign up to spend an hour every week with Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Every week you can tell Our Lord that you love Him, and that you love how He loves you. He will cherish the time you spend with Him in His Heart forever. Consider the time spent as investments into your eternal retirement plan. If you didn t read this article, check elsewhere in the bulletin to find out when the chapel will be closed. Terry Dorencz RICE BOWL RETURN WEEKEND The time has come to turn in your Rice Bowls. Please bring them to church on the weekend of April 27 & 28. Baskets will be ready for you to deposit your Rice Bowls at the entrances of church. Children can also return their Rice Bowls to school and to their Religious Education classes. Thank you, St. George parishioners, for your generosity. By participating in CRS RICE BOWL, you are participating in global solidarity. You are helping your brothers and sisters both worldwide and in the United States experience a life with hope and dignity. CRS assists needy families to gain the skills and confidence to create a sustainable income so they can provide their children with a home, nourishment, and an education. OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECONCILIATION AT ST. GEORGE The regular times for Reconciliation at St. George are AFTER the 4:00 pm Saturday, 7:30 am Sunday, and 9:30 am Sunday Masses. ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECONCILIATION AT NEARBY PARISHES If the above times are not convenient for you, please consider one of our neighboring parishes: Monday, April 15 at 7 pm Our Lady of the Woods, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park Monday, April 15 from 5-6 pm and 7-8 pm St. Cyril & Methodius, 608 Sobieski St., Lemont Monday, April 15 at 7 pm St. Francis Assisi, 15050 Wolf Rd., Orland Park April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 9

PRO-LIFE ++++++++++++++++++ STATIONS OF THE CROSS & MONTHLY VIGIL AT PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN FLOSSMOOR Coordinating Parishes: St. George (Construction Site) Incarnation Our Lady of the Woods St. Elizabeth Seton St. Francis of Assisi St. Julie Billiart St. Michael June 7-9, 2019 Given that the monthly vigil date falls on Good Friday, we will begin with Stations of the Cross at 10:00 am followed by the standard vigil displaying signs, continuing until noon. You are invited to attend a scheduled monthly vigil at Flossmoor Planned Parenthood (19831 S. Governor's Highway, Flossmoor, IL). The next occurrence of this monthly vigil will take place from 10:00 am-noon Friday, April 19 and continue on the third Friday of each month (next one on Friday May 17 from 10:00 am - noon). Given the volume of abortions committed on Fridays, please join us in solidarity with the babies lost to abortion and their injured mothers. Public parking is available 1/2 block north of the Planned Parenthood site on 198th St. which goes west from Governors Hwy. OPPOSE RADICAL ABORTION BILLS The stakes have been raised many notches by current attempts in Springfield to pass bills that almost fully de-regulate abortion in the state of Illinois. How can we focus on anything else but working to prevent these radical abortion bills from becoming law? Get details below and take action now. HB 2467 or SB 1594 would repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act, so that young girls could get abortions without their parents ever knowing about it. HB 2495 or SB 1942 would virtually de-regulate abortion. Either of these bills would end inspection of abortion clinics and reporting of abortion statistics, allow non-doctors to perform abortions, eliminate conscience protection for medical professionals who are unwilling to perform abortions, force all of us to pay for abortions through private health insurance plans, and repeal the ban on partial birth abortion. Call Senator Michael Hastings (19 th Dist) at (217) 782-9595 and Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin (38 th Dist) at (217) 558-1007 to express opposition to these bills. If you are not in the legislative districts mentioned above, you can find the correct ones at: https://www.illinoispolicy.org/maps/. 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: www.stgeorge60477.org 10 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

Fleece Blankets Warm someone s body and soul with your Act of Faith. Another fun day is planned to make tied fleece blankets. Saturday, April 27, 2019 9:00 am - Noon Have more fun making tied fleece blankets. We have enough fleece fabric left to make many more. Blankets of assorted sizes will be made for Day Break Shelter and the Women s Center babies, children and adults. Jump on the band wagon and tie, tie, tie! If you have any solid fleece fabric around the house, at least a yard in length, bring it on that day. It can be matched up with a patterned fleece. Please drop your donation of fabric off at the rectory or bring it with you on April 27. It is not necessary that you bring any fleece at all to help out. There will be plenty to do. Guaranteed to be a fun morning! Kids Bring your family, grandma, grandpa, aunt, or uncle to help you finish your blanket. All invited! For information call Angie Brady at (708) 532-3644. Care For Our Common Home Join SouthWest InterFaith team volunteers at the Little Red Schoolhouse Spend a morning with people of other faiths to help protect the trees by clearing out invasive species. Details: Location: 9800 Willow Springs Rd. Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center Willow Springs, IL 60480 Gloves, tools, goggles and light - refreshments provided. Day & Time: Saturday, April 13, 10:00am 12:00pm Contact: Bryan Burke, anburke93@gmail.com or Angie Brady at (708) 532-3644 by April 8 to sign up! Families, singles, teens, senior citizens all are welcome!!! Do you need service hours for school? Sign up! SWIFT is a non-profit organization made up of synagogues, churches and mosques located in the south and south-west suburbs of Chicago. www.swiftinterfaith.com RE Living Stations Evening All Religious Ed families should go directly to church this Wednesday evening, April 17, at 6:00 pm for a special presentation of the Living Stations. This will be our final meeting of this year. We wish all of our families a blessed Holy Week and Easter Season. There will be NO PART sales on Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Sales will resume on Monday, April 22 at 8:30 am. Tickets are also available at the rectory office or at the PART table on Sundays!! April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 11

Young at Heart Outing Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Young at Heart Luncheon Tuesday, May 14, 2019 St. Julie Billiart Devine Center Devine Center doors open at 11:00 am Meeting at 11:30 am Lunch at Noon May Crowning of the Blessed Mother Menu Chicken or roast beef (cold) sandwiches on Kaiser rolls with lettuce & tomato, chips, cole slaw, beverages and homemade desserts. Catered by Winston s Market Entertainment BINGO! Cost: $7 for members, $10 for non-members & guests Tickets must be purchased by Sunday, May 12. No tickets will be sold at the door. Join us on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, as we tour the Kolbe Museum, walk the lovely grounds of Marytown, visit the outdoor shrines and gardens, celebrate noon mass, enjoy a hot buffet lunch, visit the gift shop and before our departure, receive a final blessing. Marytown is located in Libertyville, Illinois. Cost: $45 Includes transportation, tour, mass and lunch buffet. Bus leaves St. Julie PROMPTLY at 8:15 am and returns around 4:00 pm. ***Please arrive NO LATER than 8:00 am to allow time for boarding.*** Purchases Final No Refunds 12 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

Have you registered your free FORMED account? Join in TODAY! IT S FAST, EASY, AND FREE! Just in time for Holy Week, you can have on-demand access to the very best Catholic talks, movies, e-books, and study series featuring providers like the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers, and MORE! Best of all, our St. George-sponsored subscription will allow every member of our faith family to create an individual account ARE YOU CALLED? As this Lenten season draws to a close, perhaps you have discerned that becoming more active in your parish is a way for you to further serve God. I ask you to consider joining us as a Eucharistic Minister at the mass that you normally attend. You will find that it enriches your mass experience, and as you are already at mass, there is very little time commitment beyond that. If you are hearing His voice you can reach me at (815) 469-1634. My name is Teri Rycyzyn and I am the coordinator for Eucharistic Ministers here at St George. I will be having a training session soon and would love for you to join us. MAUNDY THURSDAY COLLECTION What does "Maundy" mean? Derived from the Latin word mandatum, meaning "commandment," Maundy refers to the commands Jesus gave his disciples at the Last Supper: to love with humility by serving one another and to remember his sacrifice. Please remember the annual collection for Maundy Thursday. A portion of the funds will be donated to a number of Catholic Charities throughout the world through the St. George Missionary and Prayer Group. Also, a portion of the funds will benefit the Bonaventure House. Thank you for your generosity. At our Holy Mass we celebrate the gift of the Body and Blood of Christ. Please pray for those who are hungry or without hope. Is there a family you know who needs assistance? Please call the rectory at (708) 532-2243, and leave a message for the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Together, we can help those who are hungry. April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 13

In Need of Your Prayers Please pray for the following members of your parish community: Michelle Albert, Genevieve Anast, Baby Brody Anderson, Joe and Barbara Baniewicz, Melissa Bednarz, Helene Brandau, Daniel Brazausky, Lawrence Brunke, Jo Bujan, Jim Burton, Loretta Canino, Don Christie, Joseph Cicci, Babies Leo and Ben Del Real, Lauren Enright, Peter & Anna May Feil, Larry Ficker, Arthur Fiddelke, Thomas Giblin, Marirose Grosschadl, Emma Haas, Albert Holup, Halina Jakala, Paul and Beverly Klosowski, Daniel Knight, Mistey Kosek, Richard and Joan Kukula, Sally Foy Leigh, Jim Lerschen, Dawn Leslie, Christine Madsen, Scott Mason, Carmela Marasovich, Pat McIlduff, Armin Muth, Jennifer Nichols, Gwen Norvilas, Lottie Pano, Virginia Perozzi, Tim and Carla Quinlan, Tori Quinlan, Jack Ramey, Lisa Schlueter, Sybil Schutzius, Mary Scudella, Robert Seery, Dennis Shub, Russ and Paula Slovey, Justin Souta, Mary Ann Stewart, Matt Taylor, Tammy Thomas, Eileen Vandergriff, Ed and Chris Waldo, Sandra Wickeham Called Home to the Lord Please remember in your prayers those who have died ain the past weeks: Patricia Cordin, Michael K. Mossolle THAT MAN IS YOU! Is On Semester Break Until Next September Congratulations and Thank You to all of the 40+ men who chose to join us during the past year at one or more of our weekly breakfast meetings. It is inspiring to find so many men who are willing to spend time on their personal spiritual development. The fourth year of our TMIY program offered some truly memorable presentations and inspired many thoughtful discussions. It has been an incredible year! All Christian Men should consider joining us for our fall semester beginning next September. An entirely new 26-week program entitled The Fight of Faith has been developed featuring ten dynamic presenters from uniquely diverse backgrounds. Don t miss out on this opportunity to strengthen your faith and receive practical tips on following in the footsteps of Christ. 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 welcome and encouraged to attend. Fair Trade Sale This Weekend April 13 & 14 Fill your Easter gift baskets with deeeeelicious chocolate, coffee, tea, soup mixes and cocoa mix. Stop at the tables at the north and south entrances of church before and after the masses. When you give Fair Trade goods, you are helping provide fair wages and sustainable incomes to our brothers and sisters around the world. Thank you and God bless you. To volunteer on a Sunday once a month, please call Angie Brady at (708) 532-3644. Our prayer shawl ministry has been creating shawls for many in need of healing prayers. If you would like a prayer shawl, please contact Pina Quatrini (708) 606-0898 or Marybeth Kelly (708) 429-5740. We except donations of 3 or 4 ply yarn and clear plastic 20 gallon or less containers to organize the yarn. We appreciate all the donations and the work our ladies are doing for our ministry and welcome new faces. This Lenten season, remember the gift of a shawl. For those who need them it will bring hope. Thursday mornings Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting Room 4 and the Quiet Room April 18 - No Meeting - Holy Thursday April 25 - Prayers and Blessing of Shawls Have a blessed Easter! 14 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

St. George/St. Julie Youth Ministry (708) 532-8234 hhesselschwardt@stgeorge60477.org Youth Group News: Sundays at St. Julie Youth Center from 7 pm - 9 pm April 28 Regular Group Teen Choir Practice Sunday 4pm @ St. Julie Teen Room April 28 Café Soul Tuesdays at St. George in the Teen Room from 6:30-8:30 pm April 23 Living Stations at St. George April 17: 6:00 pm April 19: 7:00 pm If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events or trips please contact Holly at holly@stjulie.org or hhesselschwardt@ stgeorge60477.org or call the parish offices at (708) 429-6767, ext. 223 (SJB) or (708) 532-2243, ext. 512 (SGC). Lenten Expressions Of Faith: Living Stations Practices began March 28 and will be held on Thursday evenings at St. George Parish until Good Friday. Save The Date Digging for Treasure: July 8 thru July 12! This year s Vacation Bible School will be centered around the parable that Jesus taught! We invite you to come and explore the faith with us as we look for the treasures hidden in the stories of the Gospels. We are seeking anyone currently in sixth grade through twelfth grade to be leaders and helpers this year. Watch the bulletin for more information. Holy Week This week is Holy week. We will celebrate Easter next Sunday. During this week take time to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made for you. As you think about it think about all the things that you can continue to do for others in your life. Be thankful every day for all that you have. Give to those in need, even if all you can give is a smile. Be kind to those who are hurting both physically and emotionally. Pray daily so that your relationship with Jesus gets stronger every day! Take this week to do some extra scripture reading or say an extra rosary. Spend time with a loved one. Go to Mass during the week this week. See what the beauty the traditions of our faith hold especially during this week. Happy Holy Week! N.C.Y.C. National Catholic Youth Conference will once again take place this year! November 21-24, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a national conference where high school teens from across the country gather to attend workshops, concerts, services and much more to learn about their faith. Space is limited so we will be taking four youth from St. Juile Billiart and four youth from St. George. Please see Holly if you are interested in going! April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 15

25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PERPETUAL ADORATION Divine Mercy Sunday (April 28) marks the 25th anniversary of perpetual adoration in Holy Family Chapel at St. George. If you have not yet taken a weekly hour in our chapel, please consider taking an hour now to help us maintain continuous prayer in Holy Family Chapel. This time of prayer could be life-changing. Come to Holy Family Chapel for one hour each week to visit with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. He is there waiting for you. Please select any hour that fits your schedule. Call Bill Beckman at (708) 429-2762 to reserve an hour, or with any questions you may have. If possible, consider one of the open hours listed below, but choose any hour that works for you. DAY Sunday Sunday Monday Tuesday Tuesday HOUR 1 PM 2 PM 7 PM 8 PM 2 AM 3 AM 4 AM 5 AM 7 AM 8 AM Thursday 4 PM 5 PM Friday Friday Saturday Saturday Saturday Saturday 5 AM 6 AM 6 PM 7 PM Midnight 1 AM 4 AM 5 AM 11 AM Noon Noon 1 PM Saturday 10 PM 11 PM HOLY FAMILY CHAPEL GOOD FRIDAY CLOSURE In observance of Good Friday, Holy Family Chapel will be closed from 6:00 pm on Holy Thursday (April 18) until 10:00 pm on Holy Saturday (April 20). HOLY THURSDAY POTLUCK April 18 What did Jesus do on the last night of his mortal life? He ate dinner with His friends. In that spirit we have a special liturgy on Holy Thursday to be followed by a POTLUCK SUPPER. This will be an evening you will not soon forget. Mass is at 6:30 pm followed by the Pot Luck Supper in O Connell Hall. We need your help. Bring your family. Let us know how many will be coming and what dish you will bring. Food can be dropped off in O Connell Hall at 5:30 pm or after on April 18. Name: How many will attend: Dish to bring: Drop this in the collection basket or at the rectory office by April 15. Attention Veterans and Spouses! Our company assists veterans and/or their spouses in qualifying and receiving a little know benefit called "The Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension", which helps veterans receive up to $2,127 per month tax free to apply toward the cost of extended medical care. To qualify, a veteran (or the spouse) must need assistance with two activities of daily living OR be blind OR have dementia and served during World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam or the Gulf War. The veteran did not have to actually serve in the war zone, but must have been on active duty during those time periods. President Truman introduced this benefit after WWII, anticipating that our veterans would need aid for medical coverage as they aged. This benefit may be used for care in the home, assisted or independent facilities and skilled care. For more information, please call Veterans Consultants Inc. at (815) 277-2667 or (708) 227-8327. 16 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

Each year we follow the passion of Christ in the heart of our city, where thousands of people carry their cross every day. Through choral music, Gospel passages, reflections, and our silent procession, we hope to enter more deeply into the events of Good Friday and their meaning for us today. We ask to experience the exceptional Presence of Christ among us as a real answer to the needs of our hearts. The total length of the walk is approximately two miles (see map) April 19, 2019 8:30 am Gather at Daley Plaza Dearborn & Washington 8:45 am Introduction 9:00 am The walk begins Tentative Route: Veterans Memorial (Riverwalk at State & Wacker), Tribune Tower Plaza (Michigan & Chicago River), Holy Name Cathedral (State/Superior) 11:15 am Arrival at Holy Name Cathedral State/Superior 11:45 am Conclusion The PORT Semi-Annual Collection This Weekend April 13 & 14 Drop off at the entrances of the Church Here it is that time of the year again, the season of almsgiving, that we remember our friends down at The PORT Ministries. The need is always there, but we make a special effort twice a year here at St. George for the Easter and Thanksgiving collections. Below is a list of items needed at The PORT at this time. As in the past, the St. George Parish family has been very generous when remembering The PORT. Please consider making a donation once again of items listed below. Thank you and God bless you for your continued generosity. For information call Angie Brady at (708) 532-3644. We Always Need Bread Truck Needs : Healthier individual packed snacks, bulk hot cocoa mix (with no marshmallows), fresh apples or oranges, bulk packs of chili and soups, sandwich bags, 8oz. hot cups, plastic soup spoons, paper lunch bags, plastic sandwich bags. Pio House Needs: Office supplies... #10 & 6 3/4 envelopes, white out, scotch tape, letter size copy paper, glue sticks, 8 ½ x 11 computer photo paper. Very much needed! Household... bleach, spray disinfectant, paper towels, toilet paper, Pine Sol, dish liquid, laundry detergent, 8oz. hot cups, scouring pads, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, rubber gloves. Clinic Needs: Adult & children cold/flu medications. Mantle Needs: 100% juice, fruits/healthy snacks, baby wipes, anti-bacterial lotion & wipes, diapers: sizes 2 to 5, all sizes children's clothing, school uniform clothing: white uniform shirts (all sizes), and blue pants (all sizes), backpacks, pens, binders, folders, glue sticks, construction paper, coloring books, spiral notebooks, arts & crafts supplies. Sewing Machines: Yes, sewing classes continue and sewing machines are needed for sewing instruction to the neighborhood community. *Any monetary donation is welcome and ALWAYS NEEDED. April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord 17

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 Email: frken@stgeorge60477.org Associate...Rev. Brendan Guilfoil Email: 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 60477 Monday-Friday: 8 am-noon, 1-8 pm Office closed 12-1 pm Monday-Friday Saturday: 9 am-6 pm (708) 532-2243 Fax: (708) 532-2055 Parish Website: stgeorge60477.org YOUTH MINISTRY HOLLY HESSELSCHWARDT-YOUTH MINISTER Email: hhesselschwardt@stgeorge60477.org 6700 West 176th St., (In the Fr. Don Cahill Center) (708) 532-8234 School CHARLOTTE PRATL - PRINCIPAL Email: cpratl@stgeorgeschool.org 6700 West 176th St. (708) 532-2626 Fax: (708) 532-2025 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) 532-8211 Fax: (708) 532-3372 E-mail: religioused@stgeorge60477.org FATHER DON CAHILL CENTER 6670 West 176th St. 18 Welcome to St. George Catholic Church Tinley Park, IL 60477

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