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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WELCOME FROM PASTOR
REV. WILLIAM T. cORCORAN, Ph.d.
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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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UPCOMING PARISH EVENTS - ALL ARE WELCOME!
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Weekly on Thursdays, 7:30-8:45am, O'Mara Hall
If you have a problem with alcohol and feel a sincere desire to stop drinking, you are welcome to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover. The only requirement is a sincere desire to stop drinking.
NEWBORNS IN NEED MEETING
Monday, Oct. 15, 9am, O'Mara Hall (classroom)
If you are considering joining a charity, Seton Sowers would be happy to have you join us in providing items to premature or sick babies who need to spend time in the hospital.We welcome knitted, crocheted or sewn items as well as baby toiletries or cash donations.
WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, Oct. 16, Doors to the McBrady Center open at 6:30pm
MEN'S CLUB MEETING -- NOTE DATE CHANGE
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7pm, in the McBrady Center
Meeting will have an Oktoberfest theme with brats/sauerkraut dinner to follow. Lederhosen optional. Guest speaker from the Woodcarvers Museum located in South Holland to be scheduled to give an explanation and demonstration of this craft.
CENTERING PRAYER -- NOTE DATE CHANGE
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 7pm, in the Gubbins Center for Faith Formation
S.W.A.D.D.L.E. DIAPER DRIVE
Saturday, Oct 20/Sunday, Oct. 21, at all Weekend Masses, in the Narthex
ALL SIZES NEEDED (especially sizes 5-6)
SWADDLE (Southwest Area Diaper Depository for Little Ends) Please help fill the depository. The change we can make--change diapers. Financial donations accepted.
Questions? Call Pat Brooks, 708-468-8093 or visit: www.swaddlediapers.org
ORLAND PARK HEALTH SERVICES FLU CLINIC
Sunday, Oct. 21, 8am-2pm, in the McBrady Center
No appointment is necessary. The flu clinic is for anyone three years of age or older. Township will bill traditional Medicare for vaccine For more information please call Orland Township Health Services at 708-403-4222.
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SACRED SPACE PRAYER BOOK REFLECTION GROUP
Wednesday Oct. 24, 9:30am, in the Fr. Gubbins Center for Faith Formation
TRUNK OR TREAT!
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2-4:30pm, Seton Church Parking Lot and O'Mara Hall
Join families and friends for an afternoon of fun and games at our Fourth Annual Trunk or Treat at St. Elizabeth Seton Church! This is a FUN & FREE FAMILY ACTIVITY! PRIZES FOR TRUNKS THAT ARE DECORATED AROUND THE THEME OF THEIR CARVED PUMPKIN: (win a prize for Most Creative and Kid’s Choice) Bring your Children ages 0-11 in their costumes (please keep from overly scary themes as this is a family event). Children will gather in the Church Hall and families will have a chance to open up their trunk or van and decorate it. Once finished, the children will be invited to Trick-or-Treat from car-to-car. (Stock up on your candy now!) Fun games, movie, and activities in the Church Hall throughout the afternoon.
MORNING OF REFLECTION WITH BISHOP RON HICKS
Tuesday, Oct. 30, Mass at 9 am, in the church/Reflection at 10 am in McBrady Center
Hosted by the Seniors of Seton
ALL SAINTS DAY MASSES
Thursday, Nov. 1, 9am and 7pm
ALL SOULS DAY MASSES
Friday, Nov. 2, 9am Mass
7pm Mass (special Commemoration of all who have died this past year)
Refreshments to follow in the Narthex
SENIORS OF SETON MEETING
Tuesday, Nov. 4, doors to the McBrady Center open at 9:30am
CREATION CARE TEAM MEETING
Monday, Nov. 12, 7-8:30pm, Gubbins Center for Faith Formation
SOS FUNDRAISER AT ST. ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA
November 12/13/14/15, Orland location
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MEN'S CLUB MEETING
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7pm, in the McBrady Center
CENTERING PRAYER
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 7pm, in the Gubbins Center for Faith Formation
ST. PROCOPIUS TURKEY AND HAM DRIVE
Saturday, Nov. 17, 9am-12 Noon, Seton lot
TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES FAIR TRADE CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, Nov. 17, 9am-7pm, in O’Mara Hall
Sunday, Nov. 18, 8am-1pm, in O’Mara Hall
ST. PROCOPIUS CHRISTMAS GIFT TAG DISTRIBUTION
November 17/November 18, all Masses, in the Narthex
WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, Nov. 20, McBrady Center doors open at 6:30pm
SENIORS OF SETON MEETING
Tuesday, Dec. 4, doors to the McBrady Center open at 9:30am
RESPOND NOW CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
December 8/December 9, all Masses, in the Narthex
ST. ELIZABETH SETON CHRISTMAS CONCERT AND GALA FUNDRAISER
Sunday, Dec. 9, 3pm
GALA follows in the McBrady Center
MEN'S CLUB MEETING
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7pm, in the McBrady Center
CENTERING PRAYER
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 7pm, in the Gubbins Center for Faith Formation
CHILDREN'S LIVING NATIVITY/MEN'S CLUB DONUTS WITH SANTA
Sunday, Dec. 16, after Masses, in O'Mara Hall
ADVENT RECONCILIATION SERVICE
Sunday, Dec. 16, 7pm, in the church
WOMEN'S CLUB MEETING
Tuesday, Dec. 18, Doors to the McBrady Center open at 6:30pm
SIMBANG GABI MASS
Sunday, Dec. 23, 7pm
Reception to follow in the McBrady Center
mass times/parish office hours
Regular Mass Schedule
Monday-Friday 9:00am
Saturday 5:00pm
Sunday: 7:15, 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 am
Pastoral Center Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday, 1:00-6:00 pm Sunday, 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Phone: 708-403-0101 Fax: 708-403-0101
directions
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, IL 60487
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THIS WEEK'S CHURCH BULLETIN
TWENTY EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
OCTOBER 14, 2018
THIS WEEK'S FOCUS: BEYOND THE BASICS
To observe the mere basics of our faith, to do the bare minimum, is a kind of indifference to God’s presence in our lives. Our quest must be God’s — to live and love more extravagantly, more fully.
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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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