MY CHURCH COMMUNITY
MY CHURCH COMMUNITY
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ST. EMERIC INFORMATION
REV. JOHN THOMAS "ROBERT" DOLEHIDE, O.P., brother of Norinne Nicholson, passed away on July 27th. Funeral will take place on Monday, July 30th, at St. Vincent Ferrer Church, River Forest. To read the death notice, and to view or sign the guestbook, please CLICK HERE.
CHICAGO WHITE SOX OUTING
White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals
Monday, August 6th
Leave St. Emeric parking lot at 5:45 p.m. (game starts at 7:10 p.m.)
Active Youth Chorus members & servers are guests.
Tickets and bus are $31.00 (lower reserved seating).
Call the Parish Office at (708) 798-0757, by July 15th.
FRS. ROCHFORD & RODELL'S 65th JUBILEE CELEBRATION!!!!!
Yes, you read that correctly!! Fr. John Rochford and Fr. Jeremiah Rodell, our former pastor and associate, respectively, are celebrating the 65th Anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood. Definitely cause for CELEBRATING!!!! That is what we'll do on Saturday, September 22nd. The 5:00 p.m. Mass will be scheduled one hour earlier that day. It will be at 4:00 p.m. including Frs. Rochford and Rodell concelebrating with our current pastor, Fr. Martin Marren. Afterward, we will meet in the Parish Hall for a reception. You will be able to meet with the priests while enjoying finger foods, cake and a beverage. Please really try and keep the date open so that these two fine men will know how much we appreciate all they have done for the St. Emeric community.
WOMEN'S CLUB CALENDAR
Saturday, August 4th, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Parish Hall - Craft/Garage Sale (in conjunction with the Country Club Hills Garage Sale)
Meeting - Thursday, August 16th
Breakfast( for members) - September, 2012.
Bake Sale, November, 2012
Fannie Mae Candy Sale, November, 2012
NEWS FROM ROXANNE PACKER
In case you missed it, Roxanne Packer, our Music Minister, recently announced that she will be leaving the St. Emeric community at the end of the summer. Her husband, Andrew, will be starting a new job as Band Director at Glenbard East High School, Lombard. Roxanne actually grew up in the area, and her family still lives there. Let's enjoy her talents this summer while she is still ‘ours'!
AURELIO'S PIZZA SHIELDS
Hope that you like Aurelio's Pizza. The Religious Education Department is collecting shields from the pizza boxes. You can place the shields in the Aurelio's box in the narthex, or drop them at the Parish Office. Thank you and enjoy your pizza!
VISITING THE SICK
If you are interested in helping in such a worthwhile and rewarding ministry, please contact Joan Herb, or the Parish Office at (708) 798-0757. The visits can all be done locally such as South Suburban Hospital, Victory Centre, etc.
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
If you are at least high school age, we need you as a Eucharistic minister or lector. If you are an adult, we need you as a funeral server, or sacristan for one of our masses. Training sessions will be available. Please call Fr. Marty, or the parish office at 708-798-0757.
REGULAR ITEMS OF INTEREST
On Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., in the Teachers’ Lounge, a small group meets to discuss the Scripture readings for the next Sunday, and how they apply to our lives. Everyone is welcome to attend. Material will be provided. If you’re interested, call the Parish Office and leave a message. Someone will get back to you.
MARKET DAY!
DON'T FORGET WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN ALTAR SERVER? The requirements for being a server are-- Must be baptized. ST. EMERIC PARISH, CCHILLS IS ON FACEBOOK I started a group page on Facebook for conversing, and getting the word out on some of the events. Just CLICK HERE, but you might have to join Facebook first to be granted access. It's free. It's just a matter of signing up on the site.If it doesn't take you there, just search for ST. EMERIC, CCHILLS If you are looking for any previous videos or slideshows from St. Emeric celebrations, they have been moved to the ARCHIVES page. Please feel free to continue to enjoy them.
You can view the Market Day items available and place your order online. Click here!
Have received First Holy Communion.
Be registered with St. Emeric Parish.
Attend St. Emeric Religious Education program, or be enrolled in a Catholic school.
Must be at least in 4th grade.
If you are interested, contact Elinor Malone, at 799-4430.
LOCAL CHURCH & AREA HAPPENINGS
Theology- On- Tap Week 2; July 16th
July 16th at 7:30 pm, Fr. Britto Berchmans will be speaking on "Emotionally Intelligent Relationships." Theology-On-Tap is a four week speaker and discussion series for young adults, married and single, in their 20s or 30s. Marian Catholic High School will be hosting the program this summer on Mondays July 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Babysitting services will be available upon request, so please contact Mr. Terry Shelley at (708)756-9752 or email: tshelley@yamchicago.org for more details. The program is free of charge.
Send me a name, phone number or email and I'll personally contact them.
Find us on facebook at "Isaac Hecker Regional Young Adult Ministry Center" "Like" us to receive Theology-On-Tap updates.
Please visit http://www.yamchicago.org/ for additional host sites, topics, and speakers. We hope to see you this summer!
FACES OF FAITH
Fr. Kenneth Fleck, pastor at one of our local parishes, St. George, in Tinley Park was recently interviewed by The Southtown Star. To read the ‘Faces of Faith' column, please CLICK HERE.
ST. MICHAEL LEAGUE MASSES
St. Michael League For Law Enforcement and the Military prays for law enforcement officers, military members, firefighters, paramedics, first responders....those who put themselves in harm's way for our safety and security. They also pray for peace in the world. Holy Redeemer Church has a Mass every third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for these intentions. We're blessed to have a Mass so close to our area. Holy Redeemer is located at 9525 S. Lawndale, Evergreen Park. For more information, call Barbara at (708)422-0206.
B I N G O !!!!
St. Lawrence O'Toole
Monday evenings
Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Early bird game starts at 6:45 p.m.
(708) 748-6090
PADS/SPREE RESALE SHOP
SPREE is a relatively new and upscale resale shop located at 15052 S. Lagrange Road, Orland Park. PADS receives money from donations to the store, provided the donors specify that PADS is their charity of choice. To learn more about the store, and how this works, CLICK HERE.
1st SATURDAY DEVOTION TO THE BLESSED MOTHER
9 a.m. (right after 8:30 a.m. Mass)
St. James Church, Sauk Village
Exposition/Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, Hymns, Fatima Prayers
St. John's Lutheran School Gym
4247 W., 183rd St., Country Club Hills
Free
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Sundays, noon
(708) 798-4131
Furniture Thrift Warehouse sells used furniture, giving these items a ‘second' chance'. The ‘second' chances don't stop with the sofas and dressers. The store is an outreach program sponsored by Calvary Charities. Calvary Church in Orland Park runs this program to give ex-addicts a second chance at life. They might work inside the store, or driving the truck that picks up the used furniture, or delivers it to their new owners. The church hopes to someday raise enough funds from the proceeds of the store to purchase single-family homes in which recovering addicts can live, giving them a better chance at rebuilding their lives. The store is located at 9622 W. 143rd St. To read the article, CLICK HERE.
CAN YOU SEW, KNIT OR CROCHET? 
St. James Hospital tries to give a lap blanket to every patient in their rehab unit. They use it to keep their legs warm while sitting in a wheelchair, and a host of other uses. They are allowed to take the blanket home with them upon discharge. If you are interested in making lap throws for such a needed and worthy cause, please call their volunteer office at 708-756-1000, ext. 6888; or Karen Yates at (708) 756-1000, ext. 1234.
INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE HEALING MASS
Infant Jesus of Prague has a Healing Service and Mass every first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. All the other Mondays of the month there is a Mass and prayer meeting.The church is wheelchair accessible and located at Flossmoor Rd. & Leavitt Ave., Flossmoor. For more information, you can call Wally McElligott (708) 946-1965, or Bettyann Hall (708) 799-1234.
ST. STEPHEN, DEACON & MARTYROur sharing parish, St. Stephen, Deacon & Martyr has a Rosary group on the second and last Tuesday of every month. St. Stephen is located at 17500 84th Ave., Tinley Park.
LOCAL LATIN MASS
The traditional Latin Mass is celebrated at 7:30 a.m., on First Saturdays monthly, at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 768 Lincoln, Calumet City. For more information, call (708) 862-4165.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
St. Alexander Church has an evening of praise and worship every third Friday of the month. The service begins at 7:30 p.m., and include prayer, singing and fellowship. St. Alexander is located at 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights. For further information, you can call (708) 448-4861.
SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A HOT MEAL?Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago sponsors a weekly supper for anyone experiencing financial problems or homelessness on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at St. Christopher’s Parish. The Tuesday suppers are free and you do not have to be Catholic. They will be held in the school cafeteria, which can be entered from the parish parking lot on 147th St between Kostner and Crawford Aves.. St. Christopher’s is located at 14641 S. Keeler, Midlothian. Doors will open at 5:45 p.m. For information, call (708) 430-0428.
VEHICLE DONATION 
Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, 7500 Sycamore Drive, is starting a ‘car ministry’, which will provide reliable vehicles to financially needy candidates. This will aid them in their basic needs and for employment purposes. If you would be interested in donating your vehicle for such a good cause, you will be able to claim a tax deduction on the full private party value of the donated vehicle. For more information about the application process, or, vehicle donation, please call Bruce Harnew, at (708) 532-4900, ext. 300, or click here. This may very well be the only type of ministry of its kind in the area.
UNEMPLOYED OR IN A CAREER TRANSITION
H.O.P.E. ( Helping Our Parishioners toward Employment) Employment Support Ministry begins their fourth year of support, guidance, fellowship, and information for the employed, unemployed, and those in career transition. It is open to all faiths and denominations. HOPE Ministry leaders review and critique resumes, offer job search and interview tips, and pass along job leads. Each month there is also a guest speaker provided who supports those in this transition. The group meets at St. Elizabeth Seton, located at 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills, in the downstairs church hall. The meetings are on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. For more information, you can contact Steve Sitzberger via email at stevesitzberger@hotmail.com ,or by phone at (708) 712-2837.
ARCHDIOCESE AND BEYOND
DID YOU GET MARRIED IN'62?
Then you may be celebrating your Golden Wedding Anniversary. There will be a Mass taking place at Holy Name Cathedral honoring all Golden Anniversary couples. It will be held on Sunday, September 23rd, at 2:30 p.m. Holy Name Cathedral is located at 735 N. State St., Chicago. You will need to register because space is limited. Call the Parish Office at (708) 798-0757.
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS REDEDICATED!!
If you're one of our ‘older' parishioners and lived in the Chicagoland area during the late 50's, then you remember hearing about the fire at Our Lady of the Angels. 92 children and 3 nuns lost their lives. Countless others were injured, some for life. It changed the safety standards of school buildings nationwide. After such a horrific tragedy, that neighborhood was never the same. People moved away from the memories, causing school and church attendance to drop. Economic conditions changed and, eventually, the church fell into disrepair and closed. Cardinal George assigned Fr. Bob Lombardo to the area in the hopes that maybe something could happen. Something could be revived or reenergized from the ashes, if you will. This was the remains of a parish with historical, archdiocesan, municipal and national significance. See if they succeeded with their mission. CLICK HERE.
HEALTH CARE REFORM CHANGES 
By now, all of you have heard or hopefully accessed the link that has explained the problems the Church is having accepting all of the tenants of the new health care reform law. If you haven't read the letter written by Cardinal George, or understand what we, as Catholics, are supposed to do, please CLICK HERE. One of the things the Cardinal asks us to do is pray. One of our parishioners, Liz Dirksen thought a prayer to St. Michael, the Archangel might be appropriate. Here it is-
Saint Michael, the Archangel,
Defend us in battle.
Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil;
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray and do thou,
O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God,
Thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who
Wander through the World for the ruin of souls.
Amen.
FR. DAVID SIMONETTI, ST. JAMES (SAUK VILLAGE)
Some of you may have heard about Fr. Simonetti. He has a live radio show on Thursdays, from 4:05-5:00 p.m., called "The Inner Room". It is broadcast on the Radio Maria Network, which is available on AM 1450. You can also access it streaming live on the internet by CLICKING HERE. Remember, he is only on for the one hour on Thursdays.
THE REVISED ROMAN MISSAL
The Roman Missal was revised and is in its 3rd edition. This isn't Vatican II, but there are some significant changes in our prayer and musical worship. There is a website provided the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that has all the information for you. You can access the site by CLICKING HERE.TELEVISED SUNDAY MASS
On ABC Family Television, from 5:30 to 6 AM each Sunday morning, mass will be televised. "The Sunday Mass" is produced by the Passionist Fathers and Brothers. Too early? Tape it. For more information, CLICK HERE.
ONLINE PRAYER
Want to have a 3 minute retreat as part of your day. Loyola Press offers one on their website. Please CLICK HERE.
RELEVANT RADIO 
Relevant Radio can now be heard on the internet 24/7. Listen to all of your favorite programs right on your computer. CLICK HERE, then click the 'LISTEN NOW' button at the top of the page.
Follow the local Catholic news. Catholic New World is now on Twitter. Try it out. CLICK HERE.
CATHOLIC CHICAGO BLOG!The Archdiocese of Chicago has launched a catholic blog on its website. Each week, someone from the archdiocesan staff and directors will post a commentary on a specific topic. You are encouraged to read it, and, if you so desire, type a comment. You can see the blog by clicking here. To comment on the article, click on comments at the bottom of the article. Depending on the subject matter, this can be interesting!
THE CARDINAL'S NETWORK IS UP & RUNNING! 
You might have heard that the Cardinal was going to start a network on the internet. It is refections that he gives every few days. You can sign up and have them delivered to your e-mail; or, I will keep a link right here. So, click here if you want to either sign up, or read the cardinal's short communications.
ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO HAS A YOU TUBE CHANNEL!
The Archdiocese have debuted a new internet channel called Catholic Chicago. You can check it out by clicking here.
THE VATICAN STAYS CURRENT WITH YOU TUBE!
You might have heard on the news recently that The Vatican and the Pope have gone high tech by starting a channel on YOU TUBE. You can check it out by clicking here!
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