MY CHURCH COMMUNITY
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ST. EMERIC INFORMATION
ST. EMERIC HARVEST RAFFLE 
THE WINNER OF THE 1ST PRIZE IN THE HARVEST DRAWING IS NORINNE NICHOLSON! CONGRATULATIONS, NORINNE!
2nd Prize - Paul Leder
3rd Prize - Keith Dam
4th Prize - Casandra Hudson
5th Prize - Clara Marshall
6th thru 9th Prizes - Dan Boris
Pat Donlon
Joanne King
Fran Casebeer
Congrats to all!!!
WALL OF REMEMBRANCE
You are invited to bring an unframed photo of your deceased loved ones to church, or drop them off at the Parish Office during regular business hours. They will be pinned up on our Wall of Remembrance during November.
ST. EMERIC WOMEN’S CLUB FALL PRAYER BREAKFASTThe Fall Prayer Breakfast will take place on Saturday, November 7th, from 9.a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The theme of the breakfast is "Walking in the Fullness of a Blessing". Guest speaker will be Fr. John Breslin, from St. Michael Catholic Church. Cost is $15. Both men and women are invited. Sandra Mitchell at the Parish Office will take reservations. Call (708) 798-0757.
GET YOUR ST. EMERIC BASEBALL CAPBaseball caps with the 50th Anniversary logo are now available for $10.00. Mike Gleason started hawking..er..selling them at the Pig Roast. They are in the traditional school colors of red with the embroidery in white. You can pick one up at the Parish Office or mail in a check with your name, and it will be waiting for you at church the following weekend.
ST. EMERIC CHOIR NEEDS YOUR VOICE!
Roxanne Packer is looking for new members to join her music family! There are three levels of singers.
CHILDREN’S CHOIR - boys & girls in grades 1 -8.
CHANCEL CHOIR - high school age through adult. Rehearsals are every Wednesday evening from 7-9 p.m. in the church.
CANTORS - high school age through adult. Cantors are trained to lead the assembly in song at weekend Masses.
Contact Roxanne after any Mass,e-mail her at roxanne.packer@gmail.com, or leave a message at the Parish Office at 798-0757.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL NEEDS FOOD ITEMS!Due to the tough economic situation, the St. Vincent de Paul Society finds itself helping more people. There is an urgent need for nonperishable food items, especially string beans, corn, peas, baked beans and fruit. There is a box in the foyer of church, or you can drop any items off at the Parish Office during the week. Please help!
CAN YOU PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?
If you can play an instrument, Roxanne Packer would like to work with you to become part of the music ministry at the weekend masses. You can e-mail her at roxanne.packer@gmail.com
SUNDAY BY SUNDAY
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
You can view the Market Day items available and place your order online. Click here!
LOCAL CHURCH HAPPENINGS
COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS
Holidays are an especially difficult time for those who are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Little Company of Mary Hospital is offering a special evening of support for those who are grieving. You and your family are invited to a presentation by Fr. Jim Heneghan, local pastor and national speaker on grief and loss. It is called Coping with the Holidays and will take place on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Café 95 in the hospital. Little Company is located at 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. There is no fee, but would appreciate a call if you wish to attend. You can call the Pastoral Care Department at (708) 229-5484.
SPIRITUAL REFLECTION
The Little Company of Mary Sisters will host a morning of spiritual reflection. This is in advance of the celebration of Thanksgiving. Rev. Richard N. Fragomenj will discuss “Getting Ready for Thanksgiving and the Theme of Gratitude”. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast. The event runs from 9 - 11 a.m., Nov. 14th, in the Potter Physicians’ Building, lower level Meeting Rooms A and B. The Physicians’ Building is located at 2850 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. There is no charge, but registration is necessary. Call Suzanne Petrouski at (708) 229-5095.
FREE BLACKWOOD BROTHERS CONCERT
Christian Hills Church will be having a free concert by the Blackwood Brothers quartet. It will take place on November 12th at 7 p.m. Christian Hills Church is located at 9001 W. 159th St., Orland Hills. For more information, call (708) 349-0777, ext. 24.
ST. AGNES COLLECTION DRIVE
St. Agnes Parish & Catholic School is sponsoring a collection drive for disposable diapers for ages 6 months to toddlers. Peanut butter and jelly are also being collected. These are the items that are most in demand by the local agencies. The collection is taking place on Saturday, November 7th; from 8 - 11 a.m. St. Agnes is located at 1501 Chicago Rd., Chicago Heights. For more information, call (708) 709- 2092.
WOMEN - INTERESTED IN JOINING THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AUXILIARY?
Nina Council Ladies’ Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus 3602 is hosting a Corporate Communion on Sunday, November 8th, 11a.m. Mass, at St. Mary’s in Park Forest. Any Catholic woman over the age of 18 can join the Auxiliary. You do not need to be married to a Knight! St. Mary’s is located at 227 Monee Road. Refreshments and fellowship will be held in Ryan Hall after Mass.
CLASSICAL CONCERT
St. Lawrence O’Toole Music Ministry will sponsor A CLASSICAL CONCERT on Saturday, November 14th at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Featured performers are Andrew Wlos, Tenor Soloist, Oteal Sloan, Ph.D., Soprano Soloist, Atlanta, Georgia, Bell Canto, Classical Wind Instrument Ensemble, and Patricia Fointno, Pianist.
OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
There will be a breakfast presentation by Sr. Marilyn Renninger and Fr. Ildephonse on Saturday, November 7th, from 9-11 a.m. in the auditorium of the Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart They will be speaking about “Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal”. The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart is located at 9201 St. Francis Road, Frankfort. To make reservations or for further information, call (815) 464-3886 or email smhrosf@live.com
HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOWS
ST. CHRISTOPHER CRAFT SHOW
St. Christopher Mothers’ Club is sponsoring a holiday craft show. It will take place on Saturday, Nov. 21st, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and on Sunday, Nov.22nd, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. St. Christopher’s is located at 14611 S. Keeler Ave, Midlothian.
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD
Calvary Assembly will hold its Christmas Around The World craft sale and bazaar on November 7th. It will feature a fashion boutique, second-time-around shop, toys, gift baskets, holiday décor, bake sale door prizes and entertainment. Calvary Assembly is located at 18620 Governors Highway, Flossmoor. For more information, call (708) 957-0986.
ST. LAWRENCE O’TOOLE HOLI-DAZE CRAFT/VENDOR BAZAAR
Sunday, November 22nd
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
ST. MARY’S HARVEST FESTIVAL CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, November 7th
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
227 Monee Road
Park Forest
DONATING YOUR SHOES 
Christ Lutheran Church in Orland Park is asking for gently worn shoes. They will be given to the organization, Soles4Souls Inc., a local organization that cleans the shoes and sends them to those who need them all over the world. They can be dropped off at the church by November 13th from 8 a.m. - noon Sundays; and from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. The church is located at 14700 S. 94th Ave. For more information, you can call (708) 349-0431.
REVENUE! REVENUE! WHEREFORE ART THOU? HAS GOVERNMENT BECOME TOO EXPENSIVE?The Office for University Mission and Heritage of St. Xavier University hosts a lecture by Dr. Paul Green, WGN Radio 720 political news analyst and Professor of History at Roosevelt University. Dr. Green will speak on the tradeoffs between who wins and who loses when the government collects…or fails to collect…and disburses revenue. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, November 4th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Butler Reception Room. St. Xavier University is located at 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. The lecture is free and everyone is invited. For more information, call (773) 298-3981.
BONE OF MY BONE AND FLESH OF MY FLESH: UNCOVERING THE BEAUTY OF THE STRANGER
The Office for University Mission and Heritage of St. Xavier University hosts a lecture by Dr. Patrick McCormick, columnist for U.S. Catholic and Professor of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University. Dr. McCormick will speak on the limits we impose on ourselves through our religious traditions and what we can learn if we treat each other as “bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh”. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, November 17th, at 6:30 p.m., in the Butler Reception Room. St. Xavier University is located at 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. The lecture is free and everyone is invited. For more information, call (773) 298-3981.
ST. GEORGE PARISH MISSION The theme of this year’s mission at St. George is “Signed and Sealed With the Cross”. Fr. Albert Hasse, O.F.M. will be the presenter. He has authored four books, and is a regular on Relevant Radio. Reconciliation and Mass will also be celebrated during this mission. Before the mission starts, there will be hospitality. Monday night is soup night, while on Tuesday chili will be served. On the last evening, Wednesday, hospitality will be after Fr. Hasse’s talk with a sweet table provided. This will taken place on November 9th, 10th and 11th. Save the dates. CLICK HERE to go to Fr. Hasse's website.
Monday, Nov. 9; 5:30 - 7 p.m. Soup, bread, beverages, dessert; Cahill Parish Life Center. 7 - 8 P.M. Talk be Fr. Hasse
Tuesday, Nov. 10; 5:30 - 7 p.m. Chili, bread, beverages dessert; Cahill Parish Life Center. 7 - 8 p.m. Talk by Fr. Hasse.
Wednesday, Nov. 11; 7 - 8 p.m. Talk by Fr. Hasse. Sweets Table after Fr's talk.
ST. LAWRENCE O’TOOLE PARISH MISSION
The Mission will take place on November 15th, 16th and 17th. Fr. Thomas D. Noesen, O.P., will present it and the theme is “Quieting the Soul in a Soap Opera Culture”. St; Lawrence O’Toole is located at 4101 St. Lawrence Ave., Matteson. The schedule is as follows
Sunday, November 15
7:00 p.m. “Formed by Faith or Culture? Our American Dream or Nightmare?”
Monday, November 16
8:30 a.m. Mass
9:15 a.m. “Fundamentalism-Our Greatest Heresy”
7:00 p.m. Prayer service and preaching “Healing of Memories”
Tuesday, November 17
8:30 a.m. Mass
9:15 a.m. ‘The 4 Non-Negotiables of a Healthy and Holy Person”
7:00 p.m. Prayer Changes Us
ST. CHRISTOPHER SPLIT THE POT BINGOBingo will be held at St. Christopher’s on Sunday, November 15th. Doors open at 2 p.m. Pull tabs at 2 p.m. Bingo begins at 3 pm. Regular games are $1 per card. Special games are $2 per card. Food, beer and wine will be available. Must be 18 years old to play. St. Christopher’s is located at 14611 S, Keeler Ave., Midlothian. For more information, call Pat Spreadbury at (708) 535-0962.
‘TIL DEATH DO US PARTThe hilarious series of plays about going to Catholic school continues with ‘Til Death Do Us Part. Check out a video preview of this play and the others in the Late Nite Cathechism series by clicking here.
Saturday, Nov. 14th, 3 p.m.
Moraine Valley Community College
Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater
Green glass bldg.
Near 111 St., about 1/2 mile east of LaGrange Rd.
Palos Hills
(708) 974-5500
Don't hesitate on this one. Evening show sold out. They had to add a matinee. Call for tickets or CLICK HERE.
KNOW 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.
JOB SEARCH HELP IN OAK FOREST
New Life Community Church has started weekly job search support groups from 9 - 11:00 a.m., on Wednesdays. The church also will have monthly network meetings featuring guest speakers. They will also make available a state of the art web site with a job search portal. Nexus Employment Solutions, Oak Forest will provide free resume critique and development on Wednesdays. New Life Community Church is located at 5333 W. 151ST St., Oak Forest. To find out more about this comprehensive program, call (708) 499-6240, or e-mail oakforest@newlifechicago.org
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 TRANSITIONH.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.
INFANT JESUS OF PRAGUE HEALING MASSInfant Jesus of Prague has a Healing Service and Mass every first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The church is wheelchair accessible. 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.
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.
ARCHDIOCESE AND BEYOND!
VISIT A CATHOLIC CEMETERY ON NOVEMBER 1ST
On November 1st, the area Catholic cemeteries are sponsoring CEMETERY SUNDAY: Celebrating All Souls Day. Open House is from 10:00 a.m.- 3 p.m. Prayer service and rosary will be from 2-2:30 p.m. For more information, call (708) 449-6100 or CLICK HERE.
CHURCH OF THE HOME CALENDAR
The Archdiocesan Women’s Committee has a prayer and activity calendar available for download. CLICK HERE for the free, downloadable version.Go down to #4 on the page and you'll see the link. Call the Office for Councils at (312) 534-8364 for more information.
PRAYERS FOR PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTIONS
The National Catholic Council on Alcoholism and Related Drug Problems is offering a free prayer book, “Prayers for Addicted Persons and Their Loved Ones”. They also have free Serenity Prayer bookmarks, and a pamphlet, “When They Won’t (or Can’t) Quit Alcohol or Drugs”. You can call (800) 626-6910, ext. 1200, send an e-mail to ncca@guesthouse.org, or write NCCA, 1601 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI, 48360.
CATHOLIC CHICAGO BLOG NEW BLOG! TAKE A LOOK! 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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