Welcome to st. elizabeth seton CATHOLIC CHURCH!
Our Roman Catholic Parish is a very large, welcoming southwest suburban community of over 2,200 families. Despite our large size as a community, we do seek to create a small town community feel.
We seek to be a place where people know one another, form a welcoming parish family, and live out our baptismal call to follow the Lord. Please know you are welcome to join our community.
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PARISH CALENDAR
PLEASE NOTE: MASKS ARE OPTIONAL
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Thursdays, 7:30pm, in the downstairs O'Mara Church Hall
WISDOM AND WINE with Dr. Steve Millies
Friday, July 15, 7pm, in the McBrady Center
Tickets are $10 each (must purchase by July 10) available in the parish office
Wisdom and Wine is an adult faith formation event that allows adults to come together in a relaxed atmosphere for social time and spiritual development. Attendees are invited to participate in engaging discussion following the presentation on a current Catholic topic. We begin the evening with a Fair Trade Wine discussion, enjoy four light, refreshing wine pours with surprising food pairings (including Garrett’s Popcorn and White Castles!), a delectable sweet table and fair trade coffee will be served. Join us for a great night and bring your appetite!
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THIS WEEK'S CHURCH BULLETIN
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIE
JULY 3, 2022
THIS WEEK’S GOSPEL FOCUS:
PENTECOST PROMO
As Jesus continues his journey to Jerusalem, he sends out some of his followers in a preview of what will be expected of them following the descent of the Spirit at Pentecost.
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WELCOME FROM PASTOR
REV. WILLIAM T. cORCORAN, Ph.d.
CLICK HERE FOR A PERSONAL VIDEO WELCOME FROM OUR PASTOR
Our community has built and enjoys wonderful facilities offering faith formational opportunities for all ages. We have the U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Award for Academic Excellence Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Regional Catholic grammar school on our campus. We offer an excellent Children's Religious Education program for students in First through Eighth grades. Our beautiful liturgies are complimented with a dynamic Music Program. As a community, we share a strong commitment to social justice and for assisting those in need.
2022 lenten parish mission
GUEST SPEAKER: Fr. Larry McBrady
April 4/5/6, 2022
TOPIC: MEETINGS WITH GOD
(Click on individual link for each night (one hour recordings)
Monday, April 4-In our Problems and Sufferings
Tuesday, April 5-In the Here and Now
Wednesday, April 6-In the Road to Freedom
DONATE through give central
St. Elizabeth Seton Church accepts online donations through GiveCentral.org.
Give Central is a safe, secure, and paperless way to make your contribution. It was designed specifically for Catholic Churches and schools in the Chicago area. The site allows you to make automatically repeating payments on a schedule that works best for you, using any credit card, debit card, or electronic bank account. Click the Give Central icon to the left or CLICK HERE.
WE ARE FAMILY. WELCOME HOME.
Recently over a half million people have come home. You can too!
Studies have shown that people who pray regularly and practice their Christian faith are healthier and happier. Experience a positive difference in your life and family by visiting your parish, and encountering Jesus through the Sacraments. Do it for your kids. Do it for yourself. Welcome home. Click on the icon to the left to explore more or CLICK HERE.
directions
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487
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a greeting from bishop wypych
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A PERSONAL PENTECOST GREETING FROM OUR
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO VICARIATE V BISHOP
MOST REV. ANDREW PETER WYPYCH
VICARIATE V GOOD SAMARITAN PROJECT MESSAGE
NAVIGATING THESE CHALLENGING TIMES
CLICK HERE TO HEAR A MESSAGE FROM FATHER BILL CORCORAN
Father Bill Corcoran is the pastor of St. Elizabeth Seton parish in Orland Park. He has worked hard during the pandemic to care for his parishioners and their needs.
Father Corcoran has served as a priest for over 40 years in the Archdiocese of Chicago. In addition to his duties as pastor, Fr. Corcoran is the current dean for local parishes. As dean he helps pastors from local parishes to navigate through these challenging times.
RENEW MY CHURCH DECISION
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On Wednesday, May 11, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced the decision for our “Renew My Church “ Orland/Tinley Park grouping: St. Elizabeth Seton, St. George, St. Stephen, St. Julie, St. Francis, St. Michael, Our Lady of the Woods [see page 10-11]. The decision is that there will be no structural changes to the seven parishes involved and all seven parishes are admonished to work more closely together—which we happily have been doing for some time now. The initial grouping team will stay on and begin to flesh out the vision as we move forward, of what the structure will look like having our seven parishes work together. In one way all this is no news, as individually each is a large and thriving parish, but it is a boost to be encouraged to work together.
CARDINAL JOSEPH BERNARDIN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon Elementary School since 2008, serving students in 3-year-old Preschool through 8th Grade. CJB is committed to providing an excellent and safe learning environment centered in the Catholic faith and is jointly sponsored by four parishes. Committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and encourages its students to live according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn more by visiting www.cjbschool.org.
faith-based guidance on voting in elections from the USCCB
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS
USCCB: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Catholic Climate Covenant: A Webinar on
"How Should I Discern Conscience, Discernment, and Voting as an Act of Love"
National Catholic Review article:
Bishop McElroy on Voting with Faith and a Conscience
https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/bishop-mcelroy-voting-faith-and-conscience
HOMEBUILD 2022
MULTI -PARISH EVENT, JUNE 3-5, 2022
Location of build: St. Julie Billiart Church campus
Together with the assistance of Crossroads Missions, seven parishes of Vicariate VE aim to assist Will County Habitat for Humanity through fundraising for building materials, and by constructing the house framing in the Build Day. The walls are transported to the home site where Will County Habitat for Humanity will complete the house with other volunteers and skilled tradespeople. Upon completion, the home will be dedicated to a family in need.
HOSTED BY THE PARISHES OF: St. Elizabeth Seton, St. George, St. Julie Billiart, St. Michael, St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr, St. Francis of Assisi, and Incarnation.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
You do not need special skills or abilities to be a participant. We need children, teens (under 18 requires parental participation), adults, and seniors for a variety of roles:
prepares, crew build leaders, builders, hospitality, registration, and cleaners/safety.
CLICK HERE FOR A BROCHURE WITH INFORMATION
CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUTHORIZATION WAIVER FORM
PLEASE DONATE!
We need to raise approximately $15,000 to fund this project. For a complete list of donor opportunities: CLICK HERE FOR THE DONOR LIST FORM
Information/Registration Forms
available in our church Narthex
Contact:
Maryola Ward, 708-906-0297
Mike York, 708-910-4040
LAUDATO SI' EVENT:
INTERSECTION OF SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE
RESPONDING TO THE CRY OF THE EARTH AND THE CRY OF THE POOR
LAUDATO SI': THE INTERSECTION OF SPIRITUALITY AND SCIENCE
A TALK WITH BROTHER MARK MACKEY
Creation is our gift from God and everything in Creation is connected.
Brother Mark Mackey, an expert in Catholic Spirituality and Laudato Si' and the Professor of Environmental Science at Loyola, led an intriguing and important talk on the spiritual and scientific underpinnings of Pope Francis' encyclical on the evening of May 23, 2022, at our parish. Click the following link for the opportunity to see the video file of the talk:
CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE FOR THE VIDEO PRESENTATION LINK
Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Creation Care Church Teams of St. Elizabeth Seton, St. Stephen, Deacon and Martyr, and Our Lady of the Woods
2022 CO-ED RECREATIONAL YOUTH SOFTBALL
Practices begin week of June 6, 2022, 6:30pm
Games begin June 13, 2022, 6:30pm
Saint Elizabeth Seton Parish is rebooting recreational Youth Co-Ed 16” Softball Team that will play against other local parishes. This is non-competitive and recreational allowing a great opportunity to gather in communion as “One Body in Christ” with friends or meet new friends to enjoy a classic Chicago summertime activity.
Questions? Contact John Sobol: jfsobol@gmail.com
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORM
JULY DRIVE TO SUPPORT UKRAINE
As we celebrate our many freedoms this month of July, St. Elizabeth Seton Church invites you to pray and support the Ukrainian people fighting for their freedoms with this special July collection. All proceeds will be given directly to Catholic Relief Services/Ukraine. The St. Elizabeth Seton Social Action Ministry thanks you for your support.
HOW YOUR DONATION HELPS
FOOD ASSISTANCE: Field kitchen that provide hot lunches and snacks
RECEPTION SERVICES: Reception services at offices, train stations, and other locations for displaced people with clothing, information, referrals, food, water, hygiene items, and counseling services.
TRANSPORTATION OF DISPLACED FAMILIES: To friends, families, and local social services.
EVACUATION CENTERS PROVIDE SHELTER, FOOD, & COUNSELING SERVICE FOR DISPLACED FAMILIES: These centers will include support to address emotional care including case management and child-friendly spaces, and provides temporary shelter to over 1,400 persons daily.
CLICK the "SUPPORT UKRAINE" image to be directed to our GIVE CENTRAL donation site.
in loving memory
rev. william gubbins
They live on in the love they brought into our lives."
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news on the death of our beloved friend and priest, Father Bill Gubbins, who passed away at 4:30pm on Monday, March 14, 2022. Father Gubbins suffered a massive devastating hemorrhagic stroke/brain bleed Friday night, March 11, 2022. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace.
MEMORIAL MASS FOR FATHER BILL GUBBINS
Celebrant: Rev. William Corcoran
On learning the news of Fr. Bill Gubbins having a catastrophic hemorrhagic brain bleed/stroke, a Mass to pray for him was arranged. Fr. Gubbins died at 4:30 pm that same day. The St. Elizabeth Seton Parish community gathered in a very full church, to pray, give thanks and reflect on the gift of his life to us. A recitation of the Rosary followed Mass.
thirteenth sunday in ordinary time
