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Fourth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
February 1, 2015
St. Linus Parish
Most Reverend Blase Joseph Cupich
Archbishop of Chicago
Most Reverend Andrew Peter Wypych
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
Church:
10300 S. Lawler, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
422-2400
Parish Website: www.stlinusoaklawn.org
School:
10400 S. Lawler
425-1656
www.stlinusschool.org
Office of Religious Education:
10300 S. Lawler
636-4373
www.saintlinusreligiouseducation.org
Parish Fax: 708-422-2707
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday thru Thursday, 9-8
Friday and Saturday, 9-6
Sunday, 9-2
PARISH STAFF:
PASTOR:
Rev. Mark Walter
ASSOCIATE PASTORS: Rev. Gene F. Smith, D.Min.
Rev. Joseph Cook
PASTOR EMERITUS:
Rev. Joseph Auer
PERMANENT DEACONS: Edward Gadomski
Robert Cislo
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
Michael P. Stritch, Ed.D.
D.R.E.:
Cheryl Antos, D.Min.
MUSIC DIRECTOR:
Peg Mooney
YOUTH MINISTER:
Teresa LeCompte
BUSINESS MANAGER: Joseph Dillon
FAMILY MINISTRY:
Joan Hickey
PARISH SECRETARY:
Susan Morg
AA MEN’S DISCUSSION:
Sunday evening at 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center. Contact
Larry 708-371-8960 or Pat 773-329-4202.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETINGS:
Monday evening at 7:30 PM in the Cardiff Center.
EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATIONS:
SUNDAY SCHEDULE: Saturday, 4:00 PM
Sunday, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, and 12:00 Noon
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 6:00 AM Communion Service
MONDAY-FRIDAY: 7:00 AM Mass
MONDAY-SATURDAY: 8:30 AM Mass
HOLY DAYS: See the bulletin for Mass schedule.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION (Confession)
Saturday 12:00 to 1:00 PM and by appointment.
PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration in the Jesus Light of the World Adoration
Chapel. (Enter from parking lot.)
MARIAN DEVOTIONS
The rosary is said each week day after the 7:00 and
8:30 AM Masses and after the 8:30 AM Mass on
Saturday.
BAPTISM
Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday
of each month at 1:15 PM. Prior to the Baptism a one
hour preparation session for the parents is required. Class
is offered on the FIRST Monday of the month. (except
when it is a holiday) To make arrangements, please call
the rectory.
MARRIAGE
Please contact one of the priests or deacons to arrange
the date and time of your marriage celebration at least
four months prior to the date.
CHOIR
NEW PARISHIONERS:
New parishioners are welcome to register at the rectory
as soon as possible.
The Adult Choir will rehearse on Wednesday evening at
7:00 PM in the church choir loft.
ST. LINUS SEEKING WISDOM PRAYER GROUP
meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 AM in the
Cardiff Center.
From Fr. Mark’s Desk,
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: “All were amazed and asked one another, ‘what
is this?’ A new teaching with authority.
In the letter to the Hebrews, there is a reference to the Law being a shadow of all
the good God has in store for his people. The fulfillment of the law is the goodness
that is derived or received from it. Being firmly grounded in the law, (because Jesus is
the Law), Jesus is able to overcome unclean spirits, among other things. The authority Jesus demonstrates is not the mere law (a shadow) but the manifestation of the
law (love and mercy). This ‘teaching’ is amazing to some and a threat to others.
Amazing to those who look to the promise of God in new and varied ways each day; a
threat to those who believe God only works through their understanding of the law.
What unclean spirit do we wish to surrender to God, so that it may be convulsed from
us? Are we amazed by the forgiveness, or threatened by the opportunity??
Fr. Joe Cook has returned to the rectory and parish, but will not be able to say
Mass for a while until his shoulder heals. Please keep him in your prayers.
Thank you to all who made our Catholic Schools celebration a success last Sunday.
Thank you to the choir from Brother Rice High School for attending our 10:30 Mass
last Sunday...It made our celebration all the more special.
This weekend, all Eucharistic Ministers, Ministers of Care and Lectors will receive a
ministry blessing. Thank you for your service to God’s church.
The second collection this weekend is for the PADS shelter. Thank you for your
generosity.
Next weekend, all parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago will be asked to offer a
‘commitment weekend’ for the Annual Catholic Appeal. The money from this appeal
assists many of the agencies and ministries of the Archdiocese. Your support of this
appeal is crucial to the financial health of the Archdiocese. Thank you for your support.
Have a great week!
Fr. Mark Walter
Masses for January 31—February 8, 2015
Saturday, January 31, 2015 St. John Bosco, Priest
8:30AM Joseph Frigo / Marie Hayes
4:00PM
Sunday,
People of St. Linus
February 1, 2015 Fourth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
7:30AM Fran Jordan / Stanley Lipinski
9:00AM Thomas Heavey / Evajean Merrick
10:30AM Florence McCormick / Lauren Ryan
Noon
Ernesto M. Ilarde / Stella Nesteikis
Monday, February 2, 2015 The Presentation of the
Lord
7:00AM Philip & Freda Carollo
8:30AM Eric Sweda
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 Sts. Blaise and Ansgar,
Bishops and Martyrs
7:00AM Joseph Schwaller
8:30AM Raymond O’Brien
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
7:00AM Margaret Corrigan, 5th anny.
8:30AM Matthew Kulczak Family / Walter Gruchot
Thursday, February 5, 2015 St. Agatha, Virgin and
Martyr
7:00AM John Moriarity
8:30AM Nettie & Earl Niemiec
Friday, February 6, 2015 St. Paul Miki and
Companions, Martyrs
7:00AM Mary Janicki
8:30AM Ginger Moore / Tommy Mitchell
Saturday, February 7, 2015 Blessed Virgin Mary
8:30AM Sr. Jean Stickney, LCM /
Sr. Anna Kim, LCM
4:00PM
Estelle Lelko, 9th anny. /
Estelle & John Farrell
Sunday, February 8, 2015 Fifth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
7:30AM People of St. Linus
9:00AM Peter Cunningham / Pearl Kasper
10:30AM Family Mass
Phil Davidson / Marty Rubis
Noon
Virginia Conolly / Joseph Lennaric
Eternal Rest Grant To Them,
O Lord
Victoria Butkiewicz
Char Murphy
Edmund McHugh
Altar Servers Schedule Feb. 1—9, 2015
Mon.—Fri. 7:00AM
Mon. J. Healy, T. Regan
Tues. E. James, L. Lorenz
Wed. S. Condon, J. Ward
Thurs. B. Ratajczak, B. Ryan
Fri.
K. Ivers, I. Talty
Mon.—Sat. 8:30AM
Mon. C. Herrera, B. Catral
Tues. E. Hennessy, K. Gallagher
Wed. M. James, S. Pappas
Thurs. A. Gallardo, G. Greene
Fri.
L. Gallardo, L. Ward
Sat.
T. Rogers, D. March
Saturday, February 7 , 2015
4:00PM L. Ward, J. Vulich, R. Vulich
Sunday, February 8, 2015
7:30AM M. Cosentino, T. Mc Inerney, S. Pappas
9:00AM M. Lurquin, K. Ivers, J. Konstant
10:30AM E. Holesha, I. Talty , J. Ward
Noon
M. Delisi, T. Gallagher, K. Gallagher
We remember the sick in our Parish,
especially:
Francis Cardinal George, Deacon Ed Gadomski,
Mary Tadda, Msgr. Bill O’Connell, Mary Hinchey,
Alba Jachna, Con Lynch, Cynthia Fullam Eno, Christine Hearn, Marlene Merlini, Nellie Prunty, Melanie
Williams, Linda Dudlo, Jim Metke, Tyler Svare,
Mary Gbur, Allison Fila, Pat Wallace, Fred Morgan,
Betty Hacker, Raymond Menard, Ronald Merlini,
Suzanne Moran, Nancy Gannon, Doug Combs, Margaret Rentauskas, Joe Depre, Ken Neth, Judith
Rosenow, Michael Ezerski, Nancy Medler, Maria
Cardosi, Paul Sosnowski, Marie Farella, Erin Fox,
Gary Washburn, Brian Duffin, Thomas Murphy,
Patrick Hickey, Maggie Zabielski, Shirley Woods,
Charlie Durbin, Michael Oziem, Elizabeth Bombal,
Rebecca Combs, Peggy Madera, Noreen Sexton, Valentine Kulczak, Donald Weiss, John Thanos, Timothy
Hinchey, Zac Merrill, Jack Grieger, Florence Hodgson, Joan Brennan, Sr. Rita Corkery, R.S.M., Mary
Lou Schoettler, Elizabeth Bermingham, Lorraine Cetrone, Rita Walsh, Terri Bauer, Sherry Dunford,
Walter Bruen, Jerry Kennedy, Amanda Davis, Frank
Gezik, Greg Fusco, Jack Cahill, Fran Fitzgerald, Rose
Dubeck, Cheryl Mancuso, Christine Hodgman,
Delores Sorensen, Lorraine Pontarelli, Marilyn
Hickey, Maureen Lawton, Elaine Braasch, Jeffery
O’Donnell, Dan Miotti, Betty Werderitch, Dawn
Creed, Joan Greene, Dolores Zych, Sharon Bowker.
Names will be kept in the bulletin until we are notified
to take them off.
MORNING OFFERING
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I
offer You my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of
this day for all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world, in reparation for my sins, for
the intentions of all my relatives and friends, and in
particular for the intentions of Pope Francis for
ST. LINUS BUDGET SCORECARD
(July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015)
January 25, 2015
Last Week
Year to Date
Amount needed
$15,588
$467,640
Amounted collected
$14,988
$434,552
Prisoners: That prisoners, especially the young, may
be able to rebuild lives of dignity.
Surplus (Deficit)
$ ( 600)
$(33,088)
Separated Spouses: That married people who are
separated may find welcome and support in the
Christian community.
St. Benedict the African
February
ADORATION CHAPEL OF MERCY
“Talk, Talk, Talk. . . No!”
$1,012
You can now contribute to various church offerings,
including the School Annual Fund via GiveCentral on
our new website stlinusoaklawn.org. Just click on the
“contribute” tab at the top of the page for further instructions. Please note that e-giving through GiveCentral has replaced the form of ACH giving. Questions
can be directed to Joe Dillon, the business manager, at
422-2400 ext 101.
PLEASE USE INDIVIDUAL ENVELOPES WITH
AMOUNT OF DONATION LISTED FOR PROPER
CREDIT. ONE CHECK CAN BE USED.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society
LOVE IN OUR WORKS
In the Gospel today we read that because
Jesus spoke with authority his reputation
spread throughout the surrounding region of
Galilee. As his disciples, we can also speak
with authority when we put our faith into
action by helping the poor and suffering.
We have several [urgent] openings that need to be filled:
Friday 12 Noon, 2PM; Saturday 4AM, 10AM, 2PM,
7PM, 8PM; Sunday 3AM, 4PM, 5PM, 9PM,
10:00PM; Monday 7AM; Tuesday 9AM, 11AM,
6PM; Wednesday 12 Noon, 5PM, 7PM; Thursday
4AM, 10AM, 1PM, 4PM, 6PM, 7PM, 9PM and Sunday through Saturday 2AM . Please call the rectory if
you can make the commitment.
Reminder: this is a commitment until you no longer
are able to be there. Hopefully, you will find it so rewarding you will commit to it for years.
Have you considered answering the call to serve the
poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
Banns of Marriage
I—Kelly Biggane and
Luke Sevening
Religious Education News. . .
Family Mass on Feb. 8th will be
led by 6th and 3rd grades, especially in the ministries of lector,
gift bearers, greeters and choir.
RE Mass will be Tuesday, Feb. 10th at 7PM. All
RE families are encouraged to attend.
Tranquility
Praise
Peace
Reconciliation
Come to Taize Prayer
Thursday, February 5, 2015
This Week at St. Linus: Feb. 1– 8, 2015
Sun. Scout Mass
CH
Men’s AA Meeting
CC
Mon. Yoga
CC
GA Meeting
CC
Tue. Retired Men
Friendship Rm.
Shake UR Tailfeathers
CC
Prayer Group
FR
Athletic Club Mtg.
FR
Wed. Script. Group
CC
Friendship Club
FR
Boy Scouts
FR
COR
Thurs
Fri.
Sat. Men’s AA Mtg. Friendship Rm.
Girl Scouts
FR
Sun. Family Mass
CH
COR Retreat Meeting
Guild Bingo
PC
Men’s AA Meeting
CC
10:30AM
7:00PM
9:30AM
7:30PM
9:00AM
9:00AM
10:00AM
8:00PM
9:15AM
1:00PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
10:00AM
1-3PM
10:30AM
11:30AM
1-5PM
7:00PM
Oliver Thomas, son of Brian and
Julie (Walk) Nievera
Matthew Robert, son of Kevin and
Carly (Fecht) Comiskey
7:00PM in the church
Rejoice in the love of God.
Spend some quiet time with the Lord.
Experience the serenity of
Taizé Prayer.
Talk to God and listen for His answer.
Please Note:
There are still Mass
Intentions open for
weekday mornings (7:00AM) beginning
in February. Please come to the rectory
to schedule a Mass.
Bassinette for Life
There is still time to bring new baby items for
our Bassinette for Life in the sanctuary near the
Holy Family statue. We are in need of:
diapers, baby wipes, layette items, onesies,
sleepers, sweaters, clothes, baby blankets,
and crib sheets. These new items will be brought
to the Courage group of St. Germaine parish. The
bassinette will be in the sanctuary until the weekend of
February 14-15. Once again,
we thank you for your generosity to so many people.
It’s ‘Souper Bowl’ Time Again!
The annual ‘Souper Bowl’ drive
to raise funds for our local PADS
shelter will be conducted the
weekend of Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Unlike in the past when donations
were accepted at the doors of the
church, a second collection will be held at all
Masses. All funds collected are used to feed the
hungry and homeless. A number of St. Linus parishioners help prepare and serve meals monthly from
September to April at Pilgrim Faith Church in Oak
Lawn. Let’s make this Super Sunday a winning
day for the needy!
Peace and Justice Ministry. . .
Thank you for your continued support of
the Fair Trade Sale. We will be back for
our monthly sale NEXT weekend
February 7th and 8th.
See you in the back of church!!
Friendship Club. . .
The Friendship Club will meet
on Wednesday, Feb. 4th at
1:00PM in the Cardiff Center.
Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life
O God, throughout the ages you have called women and
men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. During this
Year of Consecrated Life, we give you thanks for these courageous witnesses of Faith and models of inspiration. Their
pursuit of holy lives teaches us to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you. Continue to enrich your Church by
calling forth sons and daughters who, having found the pearl
of great price, treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all
things. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever. Amen.
www.usccb.org/cclv
HEALTH MINISTRY NEWS. . .
Catholic Charities is still assigning a counselor to
our parish, her name is Michele Novak, LCPC. She
will be seeing clients on Wednesday afternoons.
Call the Catholic Charities intake number 312-6557725 to schedule an appointment.
Important News from Little Company of Mary
The Little Company of Mary Health Education
Center invites you to the annual signature event
for women “Celebrate the Heart of Women”. On
February 15th from 9AM—12 Noon. Join us at
the Oak Lawn Hilton for a morning of spiritual
renewal, motivation, and a special tribute to
women in the military. The morning begins with
a beautiful Catholic liturgy celebrated by Father
Benedykt Pazdan, pastor of St. Bernadette Parish, music provided by the Mother McAuley High
School choir. Enjoy a delicious brunch and hear
keynote speaker, Lt. Col. Nancy Taft, MD present “A Heartfelt Salute”. Dr. Taft shares how
her personal journey as a mother, a soldier, and a
woman of faith inspires the care she gives to her
patient. Registration required. Fee $40 before
Feb. 6th, $45 after. Call 708-424-8899 or visit us
online at www.lcmh.org/celebrate.
MORE
Care more than others think necessary.
Trust more than others think wise.
Serve more than others think practical.
—Anonymous
COR
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Market Day is here! Don’t miss out!!
Check out all of the items in the February 2015
flyer!! There are forms in the rectory office, or go
online at www.marketday.com. The deadline for
getting the order blanks in is Friday, February
6th, at the school office or if you order online,
11pm CST on Monday, February 9th. Pick-up
date is Friday, February 13th, 2:15-3:00pm., in
the Cardiff Center. Cash, check, money order
and LINK only accepted at the sale. For more information call Amanda at 708-738-1909.
Credit/debit orders should be placed online at
www.marketday.com.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
In today’s second reading St. Paul talks about the
fact that married couples have to deal with the
anxieties of the world. Sometimes those stresses
can really have a negative impact on our marriages. Get away from all those worldly anxieties
and take time to just focus on God and each other
by making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend on February 13-15, April 17-19, or June
12-14, 2015, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early
registration is highly recommended.
For reservations/information, call
Jim & Kris at 630.577.0778 or contact us through
http://wwme-chicagoland.org
Calling all sufferers of cabin fever!!!
Feb. 1st
Feb. 4th
Feb. 8th
Feb. 11th
Feb. 15th
Retreat Meeting
Open Meeting
Retreat Meeting
Open Gym/ Mtg.
Retreat Meeting
Wednesday meetings are open to
all high school teens. Find us in
the COR Room at the flagpole
entrance to the school.
11:30am
7:30pm
11:30am
7:30pm
11:30am
Oak Lawn Raiders S. A. C. Annual Winter Picnic
Sunday, February 15, 1-6PM
Homestead Bar, 9306 S. Central Ave.
Suggested donation:
$20 single / $30 couples / $40 family
Since 1974, the Oak Lawn Raiders Social and Athletic
Club is a non-profit corporation that focuses on local
charities and individuals in need. This past year, the
Raiders donated close to $30,000. Our Annual Winter
Picnic is the club’s main fundraising event for the
year.
The Raiders support many local charities such as
Make A Wish, Park Lawn, Hope Children’s Hospital,
and the Breast Cancer Foundation.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
CONGRATULATIONS TO
OUR DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE HONOREE
HANNAH HAYES
AND
OUR HEART OF THE SCHOOL HONOREE
MR. LARRY PAWELSKI, “MR. P”
The St. Linus Hawks present:
“SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHER”
Calling all moms, dads, grandparents, and caregivers! The St. Linus Hawks invite you
and your little one(s) to come out and “shake your tail feathers!” Your tot(s) will enjoy play, song, dance, and a chance to meet new friends.
WHEN: Every Tuesday from 9:00-10:00 AM. (January-May) February dates…
2/3, 2/10, 2/17, and 2/24
WHERE: The St. Linus Cardiff Center. 10331 Linus Lane, Oak Lawn, IL
COST: $20 per month per family. **Payment will be due at the first class of each
month. Please make checks payable to St. Linus School.
To register, please email the following information to Megs3012@aol.com or bring this
detached sheet on the first day of class.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guardian Name:
Email (for class updates/cancellations):
Child’s Name(s) and age(s): _____________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
2015 Annual Catholic Appeal
“Entrusted with Responsibility”
Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time
special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments.
As you review the work enabled by your contribution to the Annual Catholic Appeal,
please reflect on God’s gifts to you. He has given you all that you have. With these
gifts, you are entrusted with responsibility. Your gifts to our parish, to the Archdiocese and to the work of the
Church throughout the world should be given in gratitude for the continuing gifts that God gives you.
Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable
our Archdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services. Our combined gifts not only signify our gratitude to
God, they fund a significant portion of the work of our Archdiocese.
If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back or bring it to Mass
NEXT weekend. For those of you that did not receive a mailing or have not had time to respond to it, we will
conduct our in-pew pledge process at all Masses NEXT weekend.