434 W. Park Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-253-5353
Web Site: www.olwparish.org

Pastoral Staff

Mr. Ken Adamick
Parish Business Manager

Thomas & Irene Corcoran
Permanent Deacon Couple

Ms. Donna Cunningham
Pastoral Associate

Ms. Judith Dzieglewicz
Assistant Principal

Rev. Edward R. Fialkowski
Pastor

Brendan Foley
Permanent Deacon

Ms. Kathleen Freiburger
Director of Office Services

Dr. Donald Grossnickle
Permanent Deacon

Mr. Dan McMahon
Director of Music

Mr. Kevin O'Connell
Youth Director

Mrs. Patsy Rhinehart
Parish Nurse

Sister Joan Shields
Sister Adrienne Weseman
Directors of Religious Education

Rev. Patrick M. Wangai
Associate Pastor

Mr. David Wood
School Principal

Rev. Daniel J. Brady
Retired Priest & Resident

Rev. Harold T. O'Hara
Founder of OLW
(Deceased)

Rev. John J. Mackin
Pastor Emeritus
(Deceased)

Rev. Richard J. Ehrens
Pastor Emeritus
(Deceased)

Rev. Mick Egan
Weekend Presider

Welcome to Catholics Come Home. We're here to help you begin or continue your faith journey, so you can find true peace, happiness and purpose in life.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Sunday, January 24

"I Am Special" has class during the 9:45 Mass in the Elementary School.

Tuesday, January 26

The following R.E.P. grades have class:

Grades 1-4 - 4:00-5:15 - Second Grade Catechists will be bringing their students to Church at 4:10 for a presentation on Sacred Vessels given by Father Ed. Third graders are having Mass practice in Church afterwards. Second graders are to hand in their First Communion Registration From to their Catechists.

Grades 7-8 - 7:00-8:30 - Students are to return their report cards with a parent's signature. Seventh graders are to bring to class their third homily evaluation. Grade 8 students are receiving the Sacrament of reconciliation during class. Catechists are to have their students in Church by 7:10.

Second graders  are to hand in their First Communion Registration Form to their teachers.

Wednesday, January 27
School eighth graders are receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 1:00 in Church.

Thursday, January 28
School second graders are receiving an explanation of the Sacred Vessels by Father Patrick in Church at 12:40.

Sunday, January 31
"I Am Special:" has class from 9:45-10:45.

OUTREACH: LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
All high school age teens are invited to join the Peer Ministers and CORE members for this special Outreach. We will continue with the theme of Celebrating Life especially in light of the 37^th Anniversary of Roe vs Wade. Outreach runs from 7-9 pm in the Youth Room. All teens are welcome.

KAIROS: LAST CHANGE TO REGISTER!
So maybe you've been reading about Kairos in the bulletin these past several weeks. Or possible other friends have been inviting you to participate in a weekend. Or is this your first time hearing about Kairos? Well, here's one last final chance to register for the next Kairos weekend which is Fri-Mon, February 12^th-15^th. High school juniors and seniors can participate in this amazing weekend. A full info brochure and permission form can be found online. Absolute final deadline is Friday, January 29^th. Please take a chance. You will not regret it. For many, its their best weekend of their high school years.

ANNUAL ALL-TEEN,
All-Night Ski/Snowboard Trip
After a year hiatus, OLW is joining back in the Archdiocesan All Night Ski/Snowboard Trip at Chestnut Mountain in Galena. Please register preferably by this Tuesday. A full packet and permission form is online. All high school age teens are welcome.

Ski Trip is Friday night February 5^th to Saturday morning February 6^th. We should be back by 8:30 am, but are still working on exact departure place (hopefully Wayside) and meeting time (probably around 7 pm--give or take). Cost including transportation, lift ticket, optional lesson, and rental equipment is $86.00. Without rental, $73.00. Pure unadulterated fun!!!

MISSION TRIP
Great gathering last week, this is going to be an amazing year. For those who were not able to attend, please send in your Community Service Option form as soon as possible. Keep in mind that the first option available is Saturday, February 6^th from 8 a.m.-Noon to Mission of Our Lady of the Angels.

JR. HIGH FEST & RETREAT
Seriously, what a fantastic time! Thanks for jumping right into the Fest & Retreat. Between the bungee run, the karate, the breakout sessions, and the prayer, truly you all are remarkable!

CONFIRMATION LIGHT SERVICE

Wednesday, January 27
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in Church

Confirmandi, parents and if possible, sponsors, attend this Prayer Service. Practice for student participants in Light Service is as follows: Monday, January 25 at 4:00 in Church.

FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT
This special preparation for First Communion will take place on Sunday, February 14 from 2:00-4:00 in the Gym. We are in need of small baskets for one of the activities. If you can donate a few baskets, please leave them at the Parish Center for Sister Joan.

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If you have ever had the yearning for some real quiet in your life, this will be of interest to you. Each year, the men of the OLW Jesuit Retreat Group experience their serenity and peace of soul enhanced on a silent weekend retreat at Bellarmine Hall in Barrington, IL.

We are fortunate to have two weekends available for 2010:

Friday evening, February 19 through Sunday noon February 21 with Fr. Peter Fennessy, S.J. as our retreat master and,

Friday evening, April 23 through Sunday noon April 25 with Fr. Ben Hawley, S.J. as our retreat master.

Our February retreat falls during lent this year so we have this special opportunity to prepare for Easter. If you have never made a silent weekend retreat, come and learn how renewing and rewarding this experience can be. The retreat is recommended for men of all ages (including high school and college students) who seek a serious spiritual experience. The program begins with dinner at 7 p.m. Friday evening and concludes after Mass and an optional lunch early Sunday afternoon. Comfortable private rooms and delicious meals are provided for attendees.

As we have had a split reservation for 2010, there is only half the usual number of places in these groups, so please reserve your place early. Make sure to mark your 2010 calendar.

There is a mailing for men who have participated in the silent retreats in the past as well as men active in other parish organizations. In addition to an informational brochure you will find a retreat schedule and a reservation card. If you wish to reserve for either weekend you may fill out the card and mail it directly to Bellarmine Hall, writing in the dates of the weekend that you would like to attend. If you prefer, however, you may call or email John Nelligan, Joe Foreman or Rich Milburn to either make your reservation or ask any questions that you might have.

If you have not had the experience of a silent retreat, you should give serious consideration to taking the opportunity to attend one of the two weekends being offered. The retreat is a very rewarding experience for all who attend.

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Monday, January 25, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Catherine Hare, Patrick Botterman

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am For the Deceased Members of OLW

Thursday, January 28, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Ramon P?na, Herb Church, John & Patrick Gaughan

Friday, January 29, 2010
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Kelly Trecka, Joseph Hare

Saturday, January 30, 2010
8:30 am Communion Service
5:00 pm Eugene Duffy, Nancy Stoner, John & Barb Kerwin,  Dr. John McMahon

Sunday, January 31, 2010
7:00 am For the People of OLW
8:15 am For the Deceased Members of OLW
9:45 am Robert & Margaret Odegard, Dr. John McMahon,  Florian Bloxdorf
11:30 am Jim Doherty

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Special Needs Ministry was established to identify and meet the needs of our parishioners with special needs. Contact the parish office or email - special-needs@att.net or specialneeds@olwparish.org.