ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO HAS LIFTED
COVID-19 MASS REGISTRATION PROTOCOLS,
HOWEVER, THE MASK MANDATE HAS BEEN REINSTATED JULY 31, 2021
MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL MASSES
sunday MASS
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Celebrant: Rev. John Zurek
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.
JOIN ON FACEBOOK roundedfacebook
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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.
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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.
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THIS WEEK'S CHURCH BULLETIN
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 1, 2021
THIS WEEK'S FOCUS: MISSING THE “WOW!”
It’s human instinct to watch where we’re going. That well-worn path sometimes turns into a deep rut and we need Divine intervention to startle us out of it!
CURRENT BULLETIN, CLICK ON IMAGE OR LOOKING FOR A PAST BULLETIN?
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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.
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PARISH CALENDAR
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Thursdays, 7:30pm, in the downstairs O'Mara Church Hall
CENTERING PRAYER RETURNS
New date and time!
Tuesday, August 3, 10am, in the Gubbins Center for Faith Formation
Monthly on first Tuesdays of the Month! All are welcome!
HOPE EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY (IN-PERSON MEETING)
August 3, 7pm, McBrady Center
HELP BUILD HOPE HOME BUILD
Sunday, August 6-8
A joint effort with parishes in our local Vicariate and held at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Orland Park
Volunteers are needed! Registration forms due to parish June 30, 2021
CLICK HERE TO FOR INFORMATION/REGISTRATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR AUTHORIZATION FORM
(Scroll to bottom of this home page for more details.)
SOCIAL ACTION MINISTRY RESPOND NOW FOOD DRIVE
Bags distributed: August 7/8-Return bags to Narthex: August 14/15
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a greeting from bishop wypych
Click the image for a video presentation or HERE for letter
A PERSONAL PENTECOST GREETING FROM OUR
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO VICARIATE V BISHOP
MOST REV. ANDREW PETER WYPYCH
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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.
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directions
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487
Click on the icon to the left and enter your location on the Google Maps site. For a print out of directions from major expressways, CLICK HERE.
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RENEW MY CHURCH DECISION
CLICK HERE OR ON IMAGE TO VIEW THE OFFICIAL DECISION STATEMENT
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.
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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
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annual parish financial report
2019-2020 PARISH FINANCIAL REPORT
PLEASE CLICK HERE OR ON THE IMAGE TO VIEW FOR THE FIVE PAGE REPORT
I want to thank everyone for their ongoing generosity, and their support for the many missions of our parish. Included is a two-page photo album of activities that have been going on since mid-March. As a parish we continue to be on our feet and building God’s kingdom.
Father Bill Corcoran
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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.
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HOME BUILD PROJECT - AUGUST 6-8, 2021
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Crossroads Missions Help Build Hope & Habitat for Humanity (Joliet) to build the walls of a house on August 6-8, 2021
This is a joint Renew My Church project with St. Francis of Assisi Church (construction site), St. George Church, Incarnation Church, St. Julie Billiart Church, St. Michael Church, St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Church, and St. Elizabeth Seton Church
FOR DETAILS AND EVENT REGISTRATION:
CLICK HERE FOR TRI FOLD REGISTRATION FLYER
CLICK HERE FOR EVENT AUTHORIZATION FORM
Forms due by June 30, 2021
Drop off your registration/authorization form to the parish office or fax to: 708-403-0105.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 6
1 pm Skilled workers needed (21 & older) to measure, cut & prepare lumber
3 pm Training for Crew Leaders for the BIG BUILD
Saturday, August 7
8 am BIG BUILD DAY
Sunday, August 9
8 am Load on to flatbed trucks for shipping
