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
TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Celebrant: Rev. William Gubbins
[Deacon Robert Velcich]
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
TWENTY FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
THIS WEEK'S FOCUS: GOD, GIVE ME STRENGTH
Jesus surely had moments of discouragement and despair—he was human, after all. Perhaps, like Jesus, we can rededicate ourselves to the Good News by recalling and seeking life’s glimmers of divine hope.
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
CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD HAS BEGUN!
Sundays, during our 9:30am Mass, children ages 5-10, are invited by the celebrant to process together to the Narthex area by an adult facilitator to hear a children's version of the Sunday readings and gospel.
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY (Blessing of Catechists)
Saturday, Sept. 18/Sunday, Sept. 19, at all Masses
FLU SHOT CLINIC
Sunday, Sept. 19, 8am-1pm, McBrady Center
STATE OF ILLINOIS FREE COVID 19 VACCINE CLINIC
Monday, Sept. 20, 2-6pm, McBrady Center
Skeptical about climate change? Attend the presentation/discussion
CONSERVATIVE CATHOLIC CASE FOR CLIMATE ACTION
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 7-8pm, Gubbins Center for Faith Formation
WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, September 21, doors to the McBrady Center open at 6:15pm
Fashion Show begins at 7pm
$5.00 per person (must RSVP to dsmok@sbcglobal.net)
CENTERING PRAYER *New date/time
Monday, Sept. 28, 1pm, Gubbins Center for Faith Formation
CELEBRATING FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS
God’s More Interesting Creatures Display
Sunday, Oct. 3, following the 9:30am and 11:30am Masses in the Narthex
SETON SCRIPTURE STUDY
Thursdays, October 7 to November 18
Two sessions: 9:40-11am or 7-8:30pm
Registration forms (in parish bulletin) are due by Monday, Sept. 27
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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
HELP BUILD HOPE
HOME BUILD THIS WEEKEND, AUGUST 6-8, 2021
"Let Us Build A House" working with Crossroads Mission and Habitat for Humanity (Joliet) to build the walls of a house. 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.
Housing is the basic necessity of every human being along with food and water. Sadly, many people are without a simple, decent place to live safely and with dignity.
Our volunteers will construct the house framing with construction material provided through donations. The walls are then 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.
Thank you to donors and volunteers...
Please keep our volunteer workers from seven neighboring parishes who will unite this weekend for the Home Build project at St. Francis of Assisi Church in your prayers. We thank each of them for their service.
A special thank you to our parishes and HELP BUILD HOPE donors for their financial support. Without us all working together, this project could not have happened.
BERNARD E. BRADY & ASSOCIATES, LTD
CLARK FAMILY
COLONIAL CHAPEL
DICK AND ANDREA GIBBS
FRIEND OF INCARNATION RE PROGRAM
GALLAGHER FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF MKE
KEMP FAMILY
LASKA FAMILY
LAWN FUNERAL HOME
MC DONOUGH FAMILY
ORLAND PARK KIWANIS
ROHAN FAMILY
TINLEY PARK KITCHEN AND BATH
T.M. DOYLE TEAMING CO.
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
