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St. Michael Parish, 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-0903
www.saintmike.com
Voice of Saint Michael February 23, 2020
The scriptures this weekend remind us that as disciples of Jesus we are to act a certain way. Christians
are called to go one-step further or to go the extra mile. Jesus uses the Mosaic Law and tells his followers that
they are to do more. The Mosaic Law stated, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” This was a
commonly held belief as it placed a limit on revenge. Jesus calls us to go one-step further and offer no
resistance – in other words, do not take revenge on another. This teaching is hard. An eye for an eye and a
tooth for a tooth seems reasonable -- it seems fair. Yet Jesus tells us that we must be different. We are not to
do the bare minimum but we are to do more. We are to be merciful and not seek retaliation nor revenge. Jesus
reminds us that we are all the children of God and we are to love each other. Perhaps today we can reflect on
what it means to be a baptized child of God. We are called to love others because we have been so loved by
God.
Ash Wednesday
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. We are marked or signed with ashes to remind us of who we are,
sinners, and like the barren branches, we anticipate the coming spring – the coming of new life. Lent is a time
to acknowledge our need for repentance and turning back to the Lord. Lent is not just a time “to give up”
something, but a time of decision – deciding for conversion and returning to God. During Lent, we are called
to purify ourselves through the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the traditional disciplines of prayer, fasting,
and almsgiving. St. Michael will be offering several opportunities to renew and strengthen our faith during
Lent. You will have an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, pray the Stations of the Cross,
and attend our Parish Mission.
Our schedule for Ash Wednesday is as follows:
6:30 AM – Mass
8:00 AM – Mass
10:00AM – Word / Ash Service
Noon – Word / Ash Service
4:00PM – Word / Ash Service
6:00PM – Mass in Spanish
7:30 PM – Mass
At the Ash / Word services, the scriptures readings will be proclaimed and ashes will be distributed after the
reflection. At our Masses, ashes will be distributed after the homily.
Lenten Regulations
Catholics 14 years and older are to abstain from eating meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all
the Fridays of Lent. In addition, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast. Catholics over 18 but not
yet 59 are to eat only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted as necessary to maintain strength
according to one’s needs. Fasting is an ancient disciple in the Church and together with almsgiving and prayer
will help us prepare to celebrate Easter.
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross has been and continues to be a traditional devotion during the Lenten Season.
The Stations of the Cross are generally prayed on Fridays in remembrance of Good Friday. The Stations of the
Cross is a form of prayer, a devotion that allows us to walk the Way of the Cross with Jesus – helping us to
understand what he did for us. Every Catholic Church in the world has the Stations of the Cross on their walls.
These are not just pretty pictures, paintings, or statutes – they are meant to help us understand that Jesus
suffered greatly for us and to lead us deeper into prayer. If you have not noticed our stations, I invite you to
look at the side walls of the Church – these stations tell the story of Christ’s love, his suffering and his death.
Please check the bulletin for details about the times for the Stations of the Cross.
I strongly urge you not to ignore these next forty days of Lent, but to make the most out of them. Use
the various opportunities for prayer to deepen your relationship with Christ. Each year God gives us this time
for our renewal and conversion. What is more important than your soul? May we rise from the ashes of sin
and come alive with the fire of faith given to us at Pentecost!
In Christ’s love, Fr. Frank
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7th Sunday of Ordinary Time One of the toughest jobs parents and
February 23, 2020 teachers have is to make sure that everyone
Today’s readings reflect on our communal identity as is getting along at home or in the
disciples. Before we begin Lent together in a few days, we take classroom. I think we can all agree that
time to appreciate what God has done by giving us our family of when people in our lives get along, we feel
faith. In Leviticus, God tells Moses to “speak to the whole good and there is happiness all around us. When people are
Israelite community” and give them instructions for living in arguing, we feel nervous or maybe even scared. Take a
love. Moses passes along the message—to each and every minute and think about the times where you were in a
believer—that God’s people must strive together for holiness. situation and you felt like everyone around you was angry or
Saint Paul echoes this message, insisting that we are indeed upset? How did you feel during this time? Were you sad,
God’s holy children. As temples of the Spirit, we belong to nervous and confused? Now think about the times when
Christ and to one another. This mutual belonging is a blessing everyone was happy. Like a birthday party or celebration.
and a challenge. In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus sets a high bar for How did you feel? Did you feel good, excited and
Christian community: his followers must love not only those happy? We all know that Jesus spoke about loving one
who are easy to love, but also the people who upset us. another. Jesus knew that God wanted us to get along because
Together, let us ask God to give us this kind of love. it makes us feel good and it is the right thing to do. We hear
Today’s first reading concludes in classic Levitical style: “I in the first reading (Leviticus) that God spoke to Moses and
am the LORD.” Over and over again, the book of Leviticus said, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Neighbor
punctuates its paragraphs with that simple statement: “I am the
does not necessarily mean the person that lives in the house
LORD.” Relentlessly repeating that phrase, the word of God
reminds us that God is the LORD—and we are not. We did not
next door. Neighbor means any person in need of help or
construct the world; we did not create ourselves. Remembering kindness. Neighbor means that we are kind to the every day
our status as mere creatures comes as a shock to us at times, people we all come into contact with. He wants us ALL to get
especially when we flex and pose as masters of our own tiny along; no matter what. He wants us to be holy, like Him –
universes. On the other hand, knowing we are “merely” God’s and in order to do that, we need to try our best to get along.
beloved children can free us. When we accept that God is the People getting along strengthens communities, schools and
source and summit of all wisdom, we approach life with a homes. It is hard to be kind to someone who is mean to us. It
growing stillness, an openness to God’s powerful action in the happens to all of us, and God knows. That is why God sent
world. Jesus. To help us to really understand how important it is to
Our openness to God’s powerful action helps us understand get along. The Gospel reading (Matthew) can be very hard
Jesus’ words in today’s Gospel, when he demands that we for some people to understand. Jesus says if someone hits us
become “perfect.” Most of us shudder at the thought of having on the cheek, we should allow them to hit us on the other
to be perfect. The idea of achieving perfection seems cheek. He goes on to say that if someone steals from us, we
impossible, frankly. But, just before despair sets in, we recall should give them the other things they didn’t steal. I know
that we are merely creatures. If God wants us to be “holy” and this sounds bizarre but not only did Jesus say it, He proved it.
“perfect,” as today’s readings emphasize, then God will provide Many people were cruel to Jesus or to others. And sometimes
all we need to chip away at our imperfections. If we nurse a that upset him inside. They beat him and hung him on a
hateful grudge against someone and cannot imagine being free cross, but He did not hit them back. He did his best to show
of the resentment, God can help. If we harm our own bodies us that peace was the answer. When people were cruel to
through bad habits, the holy Spirit can strengthen our resolve
Jesus, he prayed for them to his Father. When people hit him,
and transform our daily behavior. If we long for advantage over
others, if we are disgusted by the thought of loving “unworthy”
he accepted it. But here is WHY. He was sent directly from
people, if we overwhelmingly prefer comfort and stability over Heaven, by God our Father, to show us how to act and how to
the wildness of lavish generosity—Jesus Christ, King of glory, speak the truth. He wanted this truth and peace for us! Jesus
can convert our timid hearts. These transformations take time, did stand up to many bullies; there are many stories in the
patience, and prayer. Sitting quietly to reflect over today’s Bible that show how he did that by telling the truth and not
readings is an excellent kind of prayer, and an inspiring way to hurting back. Now, remember this – because it is very
begin. important. We do not want anyone to accept a bully. You
need to report it whenever someone is mean, steals or hits
you. Absolutely. However, do it peacefully and with God’s
Readings for the Week grace. Do not react with anger. Choose your words kindly.
When you choose to use kind words instead of hateful words
February 23 , 2020 or when you choose to be peaceful instead of angry, your
soul will be at peace. When you choose to act like Jesus, you
Sunday: Lv 19: 1-2, 17-18; 1 Cor 3: 16-23; Mt 5: 38-48 show others that you believe in the words of God. You will
Monday: Jas 3:13-18; Mk 9: 14-29 also feel proud of yourself! When you react in peace, you
Tuesday: Jas 4: 1-10; Mk 9: 30-37 become proud because you have the Light of Jesus in you!
Ash Wednesday: Jl 2: 12-18; 2 Cor 5: 20—6:2; Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18 Your mind and heart will be clear of anger or fear! When you
know that you have done what is right and true, you can’t be
Thursday: Dt. 30: 15-20; Lk 9: 22-25 disappointed in yourself! Peace and love will always win. Let
Friday: Is 58: 1-9a; Mt 9: 14-15 us pray: Jesus, sometimes it is hard to love people that are
Saturday: Is 58: 9b-14; Lk 5: 27-32 mean to me. Help me to react with peace, pray for them and
Sunday: Gn 2: 7-9; 3: 1-7; Rom 5: 12-19; Mt 4: 1-11 get help from someone. Amen
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This year our Lenten theme will be: ASH
Give Us Your Living Water
and Heal Our Brokenness
WEDNESDAY
Each week we will attempt to make a connection February 26, 2020
between the message of the Sunday scriptures and
the brokenness in our lives and world and ask Jesus
to overcome the things that break us apart as Ashes will be distributed during
individuals and as a community. He is the living the following services:
water who can wash away and smooth out the bad 6:30 AM Mass
and fill our thirst for hope, joy and all that is good. 8:00 AM Mass
10:00 AM Prayer Service (school & parish)
Week One Washing Away Temptation and Evil Noon Prayer Service (school & parish)
Week Two Washing Away Darkness and Fear 4:00 PM Prayer Service
Week Three Washing Away Prejudice and Injustice 6:00 PM Spanish Mass
Week Four Washing Away Blindness and Ignorance 7:30 PM Mass
Week Five Washing Away Death and Despair
Palm Sunday Washing Away Rejection and Doubt STATIONS
On Ash Wednesday we will be distributing OF THE
pieces of broken clay to everyone. All of us CROSS
have things in our life that are broken or cause
brokenness. Maybe it is temptation, evil,
darkness, fear, prejudice, injustice, blindness, Stations of the Cross will be prayed
ignorance, death, despair, rejection or doubt. at the following times in Lent
Maybe it is something else. We will invite you Feb 28, Mar 6 & 13, at 3:00 & 7:00 pm in English
and at 6:00 pm in Spanish
to take home your piece of clay on Ash Mar 20 and Apr 3 – 3 PM-Eng, 6 PM-Span, No 7 PM
Wednesday and reflect on your own brokenness/ Mar 27 –Taize stations at 6 PM only –Bi-lingual
divisions. Then write down on the piece of clay, to take advantage of the evening light
your particular brokenness, and bring it back to
Church next Sunday —or anytime during Lent— LENTEN REGULATIONS
and place your brokenness, anonymously, in one 1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain
from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of
of the containers in front of the altar or in the
Lent.
Narthex, giving it to Jesus. (or you may choose 2. Everyone 18 years of age and under 59 years of age is
to keep the piece of clay to pray over) These bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
pieces will remain in our environment 3. On these two days of fast and abstinence, only one full
throughout Lent and we will pray for ourselves meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals,
and for one another, asking Jesus’ living water to sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according
wash over us and heal us. to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal
another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted
on these two days, but liquids, including milk and fruit
juices are allowed. When health or ability to work
would be seriously affected, the law does not oblige.
4. To disregard completely the law of fast and
abstinence is seriously sinful.
5. Lent is the principal season of penance in the Church
year. All of the faithful are strongly urged to develop and
follow a program of voluntary self-denial (in addition to
following the Lenten regulations), serious prayer, and a
performance of works of charity and mercy.
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3 DAY
LENT
MISSION
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LENT RECONCILIATION Lenten Crosses
SERVICES AT ST. MICHAEL
During the season of Lent we are once again
reminded of our need to commit ourselves to prayer,
March 7 9:15 AM Saturday fasting and almsgiving. These are the practices
March 16 6:45 PM Monday which have always been a part of our Lenten
March 17 5:45 PM Tuesday experience, and these are the practices which
prompt us to consider personal change and renewal
March 24 12:15 PM Tuesday in our lives.
March 24 7:00 PM Tuesday The Social Concerns Ministry will place
March 27 12:15 PM Friday crosses with requests from our sharing parish, St.
Vincent DePaul, and other local charities in the
We come together to be healed of the Narthex beginning on Ash Wednesday. You may
brokenness caused by the sin in our lives. At select a cross as an expression of your commitment
each of the times listed above, Confessions to the practice of almsgiving.
will be heard in the context of a prayer We will continue to place crosses in the
service. Multiple confessors will be available Narthex during the season of Lent. Please return
at each service (and one or two at each service your unwrapped package, with the cross attached, at
your convenience before Palm Sunday (April 5). We
will be able to hear confessions in Spanish, as ask that any gifts you bring be new. Please place
well). gift cards in the collection basket or turn them in at
the parish office. Do not leave them in the Narthex.
SAINT MICHAEL'S PARISH
MOMS GROUP FAITH FORMATION THIS WEEK
When: Monday evenings at 7 pm. Tuesday, February 25 at 7 pm
Holy Spirit Prayer Group
February 24, Wednesday, February 26
March 9, 8:30 am Bible Study –Pivotal Players
March 23, and 7 pm Evangelization and Scripture—
March 30 Mary in Scripture
Thursday, February 27 at 7 pm
Where: The Commons
Spanish Women’s Faith Sharing
Unlock Friday, February 28 at 7 pm
the Hispanic Bible Study
secret of Saturday, February 29 after 8:30 am Mass
your personality and learn Scripture Reflection for Men & Women
on the upcoming Sunday readings
how to be a be er spouse,
parent, friend, & Chris an!
Contact: Tricia Dill, triciadill01@gmail.com
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We Make Hospital Visits Domestic Violence Ministry
If you or a relative of yours is Planning Meeting
admitted to the hospital it Monday, February 24 from 7 to 9 PM
would be so helpful if you At St. Michael in the Commons
would call St. Michael to let us
know you are there. It is not a On Monday, February 10th, Fr. Chuck Dahm
bother for us! We try to visit the sick from the Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic
on a regular basis and would love to Violence Ministry met with over 30 parishioners
visit you if you are hospitalized. Please call: 349- who are interested in moving forward with a
0903 and we will use our own list of people to visit. Domestic Violence Ministry here at St. Michael.
Thank you to Fr. Chuck and the mentors he
Sick List brought with him. The group decided to meet
We will pray for those who are sick. To include again to develop a Mission Statement and
yourself or a family member on our sick list please discern next steps in getting this ministry off the
ground. We will focus on Awareness of the
call the parish office. The name will be read at
problem, Connections for Victims, and
Sunday Mass for two weekends and then will Prevention of future domestic violence in our
be in the bulletin for three weeks. community. If you could not make it on the 10th
and are interested in helping, please join us on
Please Pray For The Sick the 24th for our second meeting or contact
We continue to remember the sick, the infirm, Pastoral Assoc. Pat Chuchla at
and all those recommended to our prayers; and 708-873-4652, pchuchla@saintmike.com
especially, the following, that they may
experience the healing and power of Christ:
Teen Dating Violence Presentation
Bob Alpert, Lucas Salvatore Bryant, Incarnation Parish
Walter Cizak, John Davis, Dee Draski,
5727 W. 127th St in Crestwood
Joseph M. Galica, Becky Garcia,
Sunday, March 1 from 2 to 4 pm
Richard Garcia, Sergio Gaytan, Eva Gonzalez,
Dolores Gorski, Marilee Hankin,
Guest speaker: Bobby Dunlap
Bret Herklotz, Jerry Kasper, David Kircher, All are welcome!
Daryl Klock, Michael Lawver, Chris eGiving with Faith Direct
Lechowicz, Elizabeth Lisuzzo, Please join in enrolling by visiting
Eva Malajewicz, Bernie McEarlean, www.faithdirect.net to enroll
James Melton, Jesus Mendez, Adrienne Noga, securely online.
Teresa Ochoa, Colleen Pallotto, Our parish code is IL851.
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Those who have died and their families
“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…”
Lynda Marek, sister of Joan Hanson MATTHEW 5:44
Neil Kuenn, husband of Karen and brother of Bob Love your enemies, easier said than done, no doubt. But,
remember, the founda on of stewardship is prayer. When we
Catherine Denlinger, mother of John and Carol are in close communica on with God, it opens our heart and it
turns our a en on away from “me” and moves it towards
Alexander Stanevich, husband of Dorothy
God and others. It allows us to have a li le more empathy for
Shirley Kosic, mother of Robert “our enemy”. When we pray for others, even “our enemies”,
maybe it so ens their hearts as well.
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PASSION PLAY AUDITIONS
All High School Students are invited to take part in the Passion
Play. The live presentation of the Passion of Our Lord is
presented at the Masses on Palm Sunday weekend, April 4th &
5th. Teens are needed for acting and music. Auditions will be
Monday, March 2nd & Tuesday, March 3rd from 7:00 to
8:30pm in the Teen Room. If you are unable to attend but
would like to be involved in the play call the Youth Ministry
Office at 708-873-4650 or e-mail rkoch@saintmike.com.
HOME MEETINGS TONIGHT!
Women’s Club
Monday, February 24th at 7 pm
Watch, Listen, Participate—Life in Uganda
Our own Father Geofrey Andama will present an overview of everything
you ever wanted to know about this exotic country. (Well, maybe not everything!)
Discussion and refreshments will follow along with “Split the Pot”.
Fun Food Fashion Friendship
Join St. Michael Women’s Club at our fundraiser for charity
SURROUNDED BY THE SOFTNESS OF SPRING
Luncheon Fashion Show and Raffle
Thursday March 26, noon to 3 at the Orland Chateau
Fashions from Soft Surroundings modeled by some of our talented members. Tickets will be available for $45
at the Club meeting 7 pm February 24, after Masses the weekend of March 14 and 15
or from the parish office through March 22.
Everyone is invited to Socialize and enjoy Donuts and Coffee/OJ
after the 9 am and 10:30 am Masses on Sunday February 23, 2020
The Knights of Columbus are hosting their quarterly Donut Social so everyone is invited
Donuts, coffee, milk and O.J. will be provided for everyone to enjoy.
Knights of Columbus Bishop Fulton J. Sheen Council 10858
Hooks and Needles
St. Michael Prayer Shawl Ministry meets in February on 25 from 9:00 a.m. until
10:30 a.m. We are making baby blankets, adult prayer shawls, hats for cancer
patients, child and adult hats ….we are always busy! In our dreams “yarn is
free, and knitting or crocheting make you thin.” If you knit or crochet, please
join us! No special invitation is necessary, just come! If you would like a prayer
shawl for a neighbor, friend, or relative, or for more information, please call
Donna 708-403-2122
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St. Michael Youth Ministry
invites all 6th, 7th, & 8th graders to Saddle Up and do a little
Boot Scootin’ Boogie at the
Mother Son Dance
Treat your mother/grandmother/special person to a night of dinner & dancing.
Country attire is optional.
Friday, February 28th
St. Michael Small Gym
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$25 per couple plus $10 for each additional son
Buffet style dinner
Professional photos: $15 per couple/ $10 for class picture to be paid at the dance
Name & Grade ______________________________________________Phone # ___________________________
Payment Enclosed $ _______________________cash/ check payable to St. Michael Youth Ministry
Top 5 song requests for the DJ to play : ________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (High School students can earn service hours)
Desserts _______________ Decorate _______________ Serve ________________ Clean Up ____________
Name ____________________________________ Phone ________________ Email _________________________
Please return this form to the school or parish ofϔice no later than February 21st.
Any questions, please contact Danielle Scheel at rscheel@hotmail.com
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VIP/ Father Daughter Dance
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Isn’t She Lovely
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Las escrituras de esta semana nos recuerdan que como discípulos de Jesús debemos actuar de cierta
manera. Los cristianos son llamados a ir un paso más adelante o pasar una milla más. Jesús utiliza la Ley de
Moisés y dice a sus seguidores que deben de hacer aún más. La Ley de Moisés define, “Ojo por ojo, diente
por diente”. Esta era una creencia comúnmente creíble pues ponía un límite a la venganza. Jesús nos llama a
ir un paso más allá y no poner resistencia – en otras palabras, que no haya revancha entre uno y otro. Esta
enseñanza es difícil. Un ojo por un ojo y un diente por un diente parece razonable – parece justo. Aun Jesús
nos dice que debemos ser diferentes. No estamos para hacer lo mínimo sino para hacer más. Debemos ser
misericordiosos y no buscar represarías ni venganza. Jesús nos recuerda que todos somos hijos de Dios y
debemos amarnos unos a los otros. Tal vez hoy podemos reflexionar en lo que significa ser un hijo de Dios
bautizado. Somos llamados a amar a los demás porque somos amados tanto por Dios.
Miércoles de Ceniza
Este miércoles es Miércoles de Ceniza. Somos marcados o señalados con cenizas para recordar
quienes somos, pecadores; y como las ramas secas, anticipamos la próxima primavera – la venida de una
nueva vida. La Cuaresma es tiempo de reconocer nuestra necesidad de arrepentimiento y volver al Señor. La
Cuaresma no es solo un tiempo “de sacrificar” algo, sino un tiempo de decisión – decidir la conversión y
regresar a Dios. Durante la cuaresma, somos llamados a purificarnos por medio del Sacramento de la
Reconciliación y ser los discípulos tradicionales de oración, ayuno y limosna. St. Michael ofrecerá varias
oportunidades para renovar y fortalecer nuestra fe durante la Cuaresma. Tendrán la oportunidad de recibir el
Sacramento de la Reconciliación, rezar el Vía Crucis y asistir a la Misión Parroquial.
Nuestro horario para el Miércoles de Ceniza es el siguiente:
6:30 AM – Misa
8:00 AM – Misa
10:00AM – La Palabra/Ceniza
Mediodía – La Palabra/Ceniza
4:00PM – La Palabra/Ceniza
6:00PM – Misa en Español
7:30 PM – Misa
En el Servicio de La Palabra/Ceniza, la lectura de las escrituras serán proclamadas y se impondrán las cenizas
después de la reflexión. En las Misas, las cenizas se impondrán después de la homilía.
Reglas de Cuaresma
Los católicos de 14 años o más deben abstenerse de comer carne el Miércoles de Ceniza, el Viernes
Santo, y todos los viernes de Cuaresma. Además, el Miércoles de Ceniza y el Viernes Santo son días de
ayuno. Los católicos mayor es de 18 años per o menos de 59 deben comer una comida fuer te. Dos
comidas pequeñas se permiten si son necesarias para mantener la fortaleza de acuerdo a la necesidad
individual. El ayuno es una disciplina antigua de la Iglesia y adjunto con la limosna y la oración nos ayudarán
a prepararnos para celebrar la Pascua.
El Vía Crucis
El Vía Crucis ha sido y continúa siendo una devoción tradicional durante la Temporada Cuaresmal. El
Vía Crucis por lo general se reza los viernes como recordatorio del Viernes Santo. El Vía Crucis es una forma
de oración, una devoción que nos permite caminar el camino de la cruz con Jesús – ayudándonos a comprender
lo que él hizo por nosotros. Cada Iglesia Católica en el mundo tiene el Vía Crucis en sus paredes. Esto no son
solo marcos bonitos, pinturas o estatuas – estos están con la intención de ayudarnos a comprender que Jesús
sufrió gravemente por nosotros y para conllevarnos a una oración profunda. Si no han notado nuestro
estaciones, los invito a ver las paredes de al lado de la iglesia – estas estaciones dicen la historia del amor de
Cristo, su sufrimiento y su muerte. Por favor vean el boletín para los detalles sobre las horarios del Vía Crucis.
Les pido urgentemente que no ignoren estos próximos cuarenta días de Cuaresma, sino hacer lo más
que se pueda. Aprovechen las varias oportunidades de orar para profundizar su relación con Cristo. Cada año
Dios nos da este tiempo para nuestra renovación y conversión. ¿Qué es más importante que sus alma? Que
nos levantemos de las cenizas del pecado y avivemos con el fuego de la fe que se nos da en ¡Pentecostés!
En el amor de Cristo, Padre Frank
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Miércoles 26 de febrero del 2020
a las 6pm en Español
¡Bueno para toda la familia!
Dando Vida a la Escritura,
con Drama y Humor
St. Michael—
Misión Cuaresmal
De 3 días—7 PM
2, 3 y 4 de Marzo del
2020
MARTES, 3 de MARZO
El Sermón de la Montaña MIER., 4 de MARZO
LUNES, 2 de MARZO
Lucas: Historias en el camino Mateo proclama el gozo de las Hollywood vs. Fe
bienaventuranzas a su iglesia local en Frank concluye con un libro honesto
Las historias que Jesús mismo deja
Antioquia, una comunidad con y gracioso sobre “Las Otras Tres
camino a Jerusalén, con drama, luces
personajes cuales historias hacen eco Bienaventuranzas” de los medios,
y personalizado, apuntando a donde se
a las propias… Una noche de humor exhortándonos a ver las vueltas en el
encuentra el verdadero gozo en la vi-
y nuevo discernimiento. gozo en la espejo de casa-diversión; sonríe cami-
da.
vida. na… a una vida de gozo verdadero.
EMMY-NOMINADO FRANK RUNYEON ha brillado en más de 1,000 shows de TV en los últimos 30 años…frente a
Meg Ryan en AS THE WORLD TURNS, en SANTA BARBARA, FALCON CREST, GENERAL HOSPITAL, LA
LAW Y MELROSE PLACE. Frank es católico, graduado con honores del Seminario de Princeton University.
14Voice of Saint Michael February 23, 2020
CUARESMA
Domingo de Ramos
La Pasión de Cristo
5 de Abril del 2020
Jóvenes están invitados a ser parte de la Pasión de Cristo en Español,
Practicas todos los sábados a partir del
5 de marzo de 2-4pm
Para mas información llamar a la oficina parroquial,
Recuerden que esta es su ultima oportunidad para acumular sus horas comunitarias para
la confirmación!
Viernes Santo
10 de Abril del 2020
Adultos y Jóvenes están invitados a participar en el Viacrucis
Se pueden anotar con Daniel después de misa
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Masses for the Week — February 22nd through February 29th
4:30 PM Kathleen Varnagis John Hatz Mr. and Mrs. Milton Biggs
Saturday
6:00 PM John Pieczyrak Thecla Gorski Bronislawa and Edward Ogrodny
7:30 AM Fr. Jerry Kroeger, OP Michael Cooper Special Intention for Jeff and Whitney Bohrer
Sunday 9:00 AM Nancy, William and David Jungles Thomas Zinkus Special Intention for Donna Micum
10:30 AM Jay Lauricella Joseph Lauricella Nancy Lauricella
12:00 PM Eugene Smith Bridget Coyle Kaz Scibor
Spanish —→ 1:30 PM Madeleine L. Figueroa Marco Escudero Roxanna Diaz y Margarita Herrera
5:30 PM Brigid Gaughan Roman Salvador Daniel Hidalgo
6:30 AM Roberto Montenez Daniel Hidalgo Special Intention for Jesus P. Casco
Monday
8:00 AM Larry George Kathleen Varnagis Walter Norkiewicz
6:30 AM Mathew and Arlene Sobczak
Tuesday
8:00 AM Gallagher Family Intention Daniel Hidalgo Special Intention for Larena-Casco Families
Ash 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM. 6:00 PM (Spanish), 7:30 PM
Wednesday All Mass Intentions for St. Michael Parishioners
6:30 AM Special Intention for Tammy Special Intention for Jhaxson
Thursday
8:00 AM Special Intention for Fr. Paul Burak Dr. Agustin Carvallo Nancy, William and David Jungles
6:30 AM People of St. Michael
Friday
8:00 AM Gallagher Family Intentions Tom Castline
Saturday 8:30 AM Givon Jasper
March 1, 2020 — First Sunday of Lent
Mass Intentions Lectors Altar Servers Eucharistic Ministers
4:30 PM Donna Josephson Madeline Huie Leah Huie Donna Bollero Deacon Colin Huie John Radecky
Fr. Frank Donna S. Myron Sandy Schuber Rebekah Huie Linda Chenore Rosemary Lambert Steven Sherman
Froggy Chenore Gianna Marciano Denise Dillon Mary Jo Murray Pam Stepansky
Mya Marciano Mary Kay Entsminger David Murray
6:00 PM Alice Barry Matthew Martin Ellie Cullen Lynn Backofen Deacon Colin Huie Isabella Tortorici
Fr. Geofrey Marge Polo Richard Vail Annie Cullen Theresa Bongiorno Dawn Kaderabek Marilyn Howard
Maria Devens Shane DeNardo Ed Broniarczyk Mark Tortorici NEED MINISTER
Andrew Quinn Jamie Cullen Janet Tortorici
7:30 AM Judy Young Lou DePasquale Ava Dill Tricia Dill Deacon Jim Janicek Amanda Tracy
Special Intention for Pat Janda Lucas Dill Matt Dill Fran McCabe Ed Tracy
49 years of marriage Ashley Marth Bert Grasso Laura Rees NEED MINISTER
Tom and Joan Reid Connor Marth Sharon Grasso Alexandra Szkoda
9:00 AM Salvatore and Nancy Tommy Richter Luke Detampel Mary Fei Fatima Maglaya Marietta Umlor
Monaco Lindsey Richter Kellie Ellis John Fei Steve Messina CeeCee VanHecke
Josephine Dudek Joseph Kanan Mike Gaichas Mickey Noonan Carol Wool
Ainsley Messina Deacon Jim Janicek Lindsey Richter
Young People’s Liturgy Presider — Sue Castline-Noonan
10:30 AM Rose and Henry Berardino Owen Glennon Sophia Castaneda Patty Allison Bill Nebel Kevin Scanlan
Alice Bara Ethan Scheel Bre Doherty Jennifer Bailey Tita Oblena Maria Villasenor
Chester Sibik Adrianna Doherty Berta Garza Bob Palermo NEED MINISTER
Samantha Rahman David Lynn Tom Pendziszewski
Celeb. Choir Young People’s Liturgy Presider —Jenn Skalitzky
12:00 PM Violeta Moneda Emilia Durante Jeremy Alcordo Mike Alcordo Chang Sun Kim NEED MINISTER
Charles Korpics Laura Hodge Caroline Kaspar Alyssa Dababneh Timothy Sargis NEED MINISTER
Anthony Pagliero Madeline Dababneh NEED MINISTER NEED MINISTER
Alexis Thanos Thomas Hudon NEED MINISTER
1:30 PM Gente de St. Michael Brenda Gonzalez Sofia Gutierrez Diacono Rosy Maya Hilda Pulido
Spanish Mass Hugo Aldaba Nadia Ghouleh Alexia Espino Yolanda Medrano Diana Reyes
Oriana de Anda Luis Gonzalez Maria Elena Perez Lydia Reyes
Diego Martinez Mary Lou Matheke Martha Perez
5:30 PM Jessie Lurito Conor Cooke Zachary Barrett Linda Chenore Kelly McHugh NEED MINISTER
Brigid Gaughan Kelly Martinez Nicholas Barrett Nuala Cooke James McHugh NEED MINISTER
Annie McHugh John Fairchild NEED MINISTER NEED MINISTER
Ella McHugh Deacon Mike McDonough NEED MINISTER
16Sunday Masses PARISH OFFICE
Saturday Evening: 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. 14327 Highland Avenue 708-349-0903
Sunday: 7:30 9:00, 10:30, 12:00, 5:30 p Orland Park, IL 60462
www.saintmike.com
1:30 p.m.
Rev. Frank A. Kurucz, Pastor 873-4611
Weekday Masses: Mon—Fri 6:30 & 8:00 a.m.
Saturday 8:30 am Rev. Geofrey Andama, Associate Pastor 873-4612
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confessions)
Saturdays 3:00 —4:00 pm Rev. Charlie Plovanich, Associate Pastor 873-4613
Rev. Paul Burak, Retired Priest call parish
Confesion en español: 12:30—1:15 pm
los primeros y terceros Domingos de cada mes Rev. William Finnegan, Retired Priest call parish
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Derek Hooper, Seminarian, dhooper@usml.edu call parish
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.—9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.—7 p.m. Pastoral Associate -4635
Compassionate Ministry, RCIA, Service
Baptisms: Baptisms are celebrated several Sundays a mumlor@saintmike.com
month at 3 p.m. and at the Noon Mass once monthly.
A preparation class is required. 708-349-0903. Pat Chuchla, Pastoral Associate 873-4652
Worship Ministries
pchuchla@saintmike.com
Weddings: Marriage Preparation required. Call 708-
349-0903 to schedule & begin the process. Diana Vitela, Business Manager 873-4617
Parish Office Hours dvitela@saintmike.com
Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kelly Martinez, Religious Ed. Coordinator 873-4633
Saturday 1:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m. kmartinez@saintmike.com
Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Please call or stop by the Parish Office to update your Paul Smith, Principal of St. Michael School 349-0068
psmith@saintmike.org
address or to advise you are leaving the parish
Maureen Morrissey, Asst. Principal 349-0068
Religious Education (Faith Formation) Office Hours
mmorrissey@saintmike.org
Mon and Tues: 1 to 8:30pm
Wed: closed Gary Patin, Director of Music Ministry 873-4627
Thurs: 1 to 5pm gpatin@saintmike.com
Friday: 9am to 4pm
Sat: 8am to noon (on class days) Rose Koch, Youth Minister 873-4650
rkoch@saintmike.com
Classes for children ages 5 through 14: Registration is
available until classes are full. Registration forms and Hispanic Ministry prenteria@saintmike.com 873-4619
class schedules are in the narthex and online
at saintmike.com under Religious Education.
DEACONS Tom Bartholomew
Educacion Religiosa en espa ol Tony and Eileen Cocco
Si usted desea que sus hijos reciban los sacramentos de Colin and Sarah Huie
la confesión , Primera Comunión, y Confirmación en Jim and Sharon Janicek
español, debe registrar a sus hijos en las clases de Michael and Donna McDonough
Abel and Yolanda Trujillo
catecismo llamando a la Oficina Parroquial al 708-873-
4619. Estas clases se ofrecen en español. Si prefiere las
clases en inglés, favor de llamar directamente al 708-873- Mothers Room -All nursing mothers are welcome to use
4633. our Mothers Room during Mass for privacy during
feedings. See an Usher or Sacristan for assistance
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Bulletin deadline: Fr iday at 9 a.m. a week befor e Our built in hearing loop works with most hearing aids.
the bulletin date. Please e-mail articles, in Word or We also have receivers and headphones that work with
Publisher for mat, to our built-in hearing loop that can be used by
bulletineditor@saintmike.com. parishioners during Mass. Questions? Contact the Worship
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