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

September 2009

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Next weekend, we celebrate Seminary Sunday in the parishes of Archdiocese of Chicago. On this occasion, we honor the ministry of the many priests who serve you so faithfully each day, as well as those who are preparing to serve you with that same charity in the future.

As part of the Church's observation of the 150^th anniversary of the death of St. John Marie Vianney, patron saint of parish priests, Pope Benedict XVI has declared 2009/2010 the Year for Priests, hoping to highlight the mission of those who have been called to the ordained priesthood in the 21^st century. Centered around the theme, "Faithfulness of Christ, Faithfulness of Priests," the Year for Priests began on June 19, 2009 and will end on June 19, 2010 with a World Meeting of Priests in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican.

Here in the Archdiocese of Chicago, Mundelein Seminary is a place where vocations to the priesthood are discerned and strengthened. Each year, as I ordain the graduates of Mundelein Seminary to the priesthood of Jesus Christ, I do so with confidence that they have been formed for fidelity and service. The best example of the work of the seminary is reflected in the quiet and compassionate ministry of your pastor and parish priests as, each day, they live out their ordination commitment to bring Christ to you in word and sacrament. I thank them for their good example and you for your prayers and financial contributions which provide our future priests with the education and environment they need to "prepare well" to serve God's faithful. I ask you to pray for those whom God is now calling to the ordained priesthood from among our families and friends. Talk to young men you know whom you judge would be good priests; encourage them to explore the possibility of priesthood.

In a special way, during this Year for Priests, I ask you to remember your bishops and parish priests each day in prayer. You and your intentions are in my own prayers. Thank you and may God bless you.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
Archbishop of Chicago

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TEENS: WANT TO HELP WITH A RETREAT?
We are still looking for a few more high school age teens to assist with 7^th grade Confirmation retreat. What a great way to serve the younger teens in the parish. The retreat is from 9 a.m.-Noon on Saturday, Oct. 3^rd. HS teens will help lead small groups, assist with welcome/check-in, as well as generally walk beside the students during this most important journey. Contact Kevin in the YM Office if you'd like to help. (Service Hours available.)

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Tuesday, September 22
The following R.E.P. grades have class:

Grades 1-4 - 4:00-5:15

Grades 5-6 - 7:00-8:30. These students will have Church Manners at 7:10 in Church for about 15 minutes.

Thursday, September 24

There is an 8:30 School Level Mass for grades K-4. Mrs. Nancy Kramp's fourth graders have special participation in the Mass. Two practices will be set up for the Mass with the teacher.

KAIROS
Registration/Info forms are online for the next Kairos (K8) weekend which is Oct. 9^th-12^th. Kairos is open to high school age juniors and seniors. Deadline to register is very soon.

"I AM SPECIAL"
This is a structured Religious Education Program for Pre-K(4) and Kindergarten students held in the Elementary School during the 9:45 Mass. Children receive a book and each week they bring home sheets from the book on topics covered in class.

PEER MINISTRY
The family was complete last week with the addition of all the adults into small group communities. What a fantastic year this will be. We will meet again tonight (Sun) from 7-9 p.m.

CAMP WOW
Registration forms for the Jr. High summer camp are starting to circulate. Look for them online, at RE classes, Monday Memos, outside the YM Office and various other places around the parish. The $50.00 deposit plus a completed reg. form gets you in the running. The first official day of registration is Oct. 1^st for all RE students, Veterans, & 8^th graders (RE students can turn in their forms during class on the 29^th). 7^th graders can register on Oct. 6^th with 6^th graders on Oct. 8^th.

PRE-K(4) CLASSES
Children learn how special they are in God's eyes as they become more aware of their gifts, of their five senses and enjoy the world of God's creation. Special activities and crafts are completed in lessons throughout the year. Lessons are included on the Liturgical Seasons of the Church Year, such as Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. Other lessons are presented on families, friends, helping sharing, listening, and praying.

KINDERGARTEN CLASSES
Lessons reinforce how special children are in the eyes of God. The gifts of the five senses are reviewed. Children learn how special they are to family and friends. Lessons on God's Creation are presented on light, water, plants, animals, and lessons on emotions of happiness, sadness, anger, being afraid, and lessons on prayer. Special lessons are taught on Jesus as a loving friend. Liturgical Season lessons on Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter complete the year's study.

"I AM SPECIAL"

Pre-K(4) and Kindergarten Open House
Sunday, September 27 - 10:45-11:30

Pre-K(4) and Kindergarten parents are invited to attend the Open House.
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Most people have an aspect of the Mass that they love and find ourselves touched by at least one portion in a profound way. For many of us, it's the Eucharist that draws us.  But we may also find ourselves always looking forward to the Homily, Scripture readings, seeing the Church "dressed up" for holiday celebrations - or the quiet relief of not having to check our Blackberries every few minutes or being on constant call with our cell phones. I've always loved the music at Church. When I was a child, we sang a hymn called, "Standing On the Promises". People sang it enthusiastically and I imagined everyone feeling taller and stronger being empowered by the lyrics.

In theory, who doesn't want to "stand" on God's promises? We hear countless stories of how God saved His people from disaster and encouraged them not to be afraid. But, in the wake of the recent disasters in our own lives and the lives of our friends, it's hard not be completely freaked out. It's really tough to tune out the shrill voices of fear and tune in God's message of provision and comfort. 

This doesn't get any harder than when we consider our financial contribution to the Church. Some of the "voices" that we hear can range from, "I can't give any more, I'm already in debt" to "What if I lose my job or my salary is cut….I need my money". How do we reconcile these very real-life thoughts to what we read in the Bible?

There are some very encouraging scriptures regarding giving, better known in Church terms as tithing. One of my favorites is from Luke 6:38: "Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you."

Many, many years ago, there must have been a situation happening where God felt that he needed to encourage His people to give through the prophet Malachi. We find the following promise written in Malachi 3:10:  Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and try me in this, says the Lord of hosts: Shall I not open for you the floodgates of heaven, to pour down blessings upon you without measure?

Wow! That's an incredible promise and one, I'm sure, that everyone would love to receive.  But this is not one that we can easily "stand on" and do without God's amazing grace.  But neither can we forgive those who have harmed us, love our enemies or really do anything that Jesus has commanded us without God's help. I pray that all of us will receive the grace that will enable us to not be afraid, but "stand" and receive the promises that our generous God is eager to give.

Elizabeth Golden
Stewardship Committee

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Enjoy the parish community by meeting other parishioners at events such as Women's Golf, Men's Golf, Women's Bowling, Men's Basketball, Women's Bridge, Widows of Wayside (W.O.W.), and Christian Family Movement (CFM), and the Senior Ministry.

Contact parishlife@olwparish.org with questions or call the Parish Center at (847) 253-5353 and ask for the Parish Life Commission Rep.

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.

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Monday, September 21, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Virginia Kusek, Robert Epifano

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Bob Koleno, Janne Lynch, Joseph Glim,
Jeanne Lynch

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Robert DeSanto, Angela Kline, Joseph Scotillo

Thursday, September 24, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am School Level Mass (Gr. K-4)
Christine Chojecki, James Kay, Ethyl Hare

Friday, September 25, 2009
7:00 am Communion Service
8:30 am Kathryn Tracy, Anna & Orlando Mastrangeli

Saturday, September 26, 2009
8:30 am Communion Service
5:00 pm William Deger, Alberta Jackson, Elmer Lorenz,  Herbert Lorenz

Sunday, September 27, 2009
7:00 am For the People of OLW
8:15 am John Doyle, Joseph Scotillo, Curtis Rogers
9:45 am John Kerwin, Robert & Margaret Odegard
11:30 am  Jim Doherty, Mildred Leanes

Tom Amberg Pam Barton Dr. Marianne Budzeika Dr. Fernando Caburnay Donna Donor Kristina Fitzgerald Bev Folkedahl Michael Harth Genevieve Izycki Grace Kaplafka Joseph Kopec Joshua Leese Joe Losos Frank Mancini

Charlotte Mazurek John O'Neill Jan Notz Alex Reitmeyer Bob Seputis, Jr. Joe Serpico Maureen Sexson Donna Thompson Julie Thornton Patt Toomey Joe Walker, Sr. Marcella Weber Phyllis Ziobrowski