St. Francis of Assisi Orland Park, IL
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  • Home
  • Celebrate
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation
    • Eucharist
    • Confirmation
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Marriage
    • Funerals
    • Devotions
  • Serve
    • Serve Your Community >
      • Catholic Charities
      • Helping Hands
      • Knights of Columbus
      • Prayer Shawl Ministry
      • St. Vincent de Paul Society
      • Respect Life Ministry
      • Protecting God's Children
    • Serve Your Parish >
      • Liturgical Ministries
      • Music Ministry
      • Baptismal Greeters
      • Special Events Committees
      • Welcoming Ministry
      • Social Committee
      • Bereavement Ministry
      • Ministers of Care
      • Ministry of Praise
    • Xtreme Youth Service
  • GROW
    • Youth >
      • Moms Group
      • CJB Catholic School
      • RELIGIOUS EDUCATION >
        • AT-HOME RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES >
          • Contact Us
        • Altar Server Training
        • Reflection
        • RE CALENDAR
    • Teen >
      • Xtreme Youth Home
      • Xtreme Calendar
      • Xtreme Faith >
        • NCYC & Retreats
      • Xtreme Leadership
      • Teen Resources
    • Adult >
      • Support Groups
      • Christ Renews His Parish
      • RCIA
      • Couples Ministry
  • Gather
    • Friends of St. Francis Seniors
    • Xtreme Youth Social
  • About Us
    • History
    • Staff
    • Parish Council
    • Finance Council
    • Buildings and Grounds
    • Contact
    • Gallery
    • Donate
    • Event & Meeting Planning
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Mass Schedule 
​Weekend Schedule

Mass Times
Saturday : 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am , 10:00 am & 12:00 pm (church)
9:00 am & 11:00 am (Upton Hall)
Weekday Schedule
Mass Time
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am
 Reconciliation
 Saturdays 9:00 am
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News & Events


Covid Care Kit Blessing Bag Supply Drive, March 20th/21st.   The members of Girl Scout Troop 60200 have partnered with South Suburban PADS to assemble and donate Covid Care Kit Blessing Bags for the homeless people who utilize PADS shelter services.  Their goal is to supply the homeless with personal hygiene materials to help them stay safe and healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Without regular access to running water, facemasks and other personal hygiene materials, the homeless are at much greater risk of catching and spreading this virus. We want to help them stay as safe as possible by hosting this supply drive.  If you would like to donate items for our supply drive, the items most in need are:  disposable facemasks, hand sanitizer - unscented, small/travel size containers, antibacterial Wet Wipes - small/travel size packets, tissues - small/travel size packets, bars of soap, toothbrushes and small toothpaste containers and hand lotion. Please place your items in the gray bin located in the Narthex before and after all masses March 20th/21st.

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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FOOD DRIVE! The Helping Hands Committee sponsored yet another food drive. We are happy to report that over three full vans of food was collected along with over $1400. These funds can be used to purchase discounted products from the Greater Food Depository. Thank you to our generous parishioners who again came forward with donations beyond expectation. Also a big thank you to those who worked to facilitate this drive:  Sheila and John Pacholski, Debbie and Brian Burzinski, Ann Carroll, Teri Sankey, Dan and Jerri LaRoche, Rich and Carol Bonnevier, Jim Ward, and Fabio Musto.   Thanks also to staff members Sr. Gael and Jim Hahn.  The proceeds of this drive will be donated to St. Blase parish, St. Philip Neri parish, Sacred Heart Mission and Orland Food Pantry. Thank you all for giving in the spirit of St. Francis!


Preparing and Celebrating Lent/Easter 2021 Sadlier Publishing Co. Free Resources for Lent:
♦ Loyola Press Lent Resources for your Lenten Journey
♦ Praying the Stations of the Cross (You Tube)
♦ Creighton on line retreat
♦ St. Louis University Center for Liturgy at liturgy.slu.edu
♦ Free Resources to Help You Live a Quarantined Lent
♦ Lenten Resources for Parents Holy Trinity Catholic Church
♦ Ascension Press – Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcasts
♦ Dynamic Catholic Best Lent Ever
♦ 3 Minute Daily Retreat
​♦ Families with Young Children visit the Domestic Church Project at www.domesticchurchproject.com

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St. Francis of Assisi Golf League begins May 17th and runs for 15 weeks.  ​Play 9 holes at Rolling Hill (Silver Lake CC) on Monday mornings (excluding Memorial Day).  
  • Green Fees: $15 Walking; $28 Riding per week
  • League Fee: $40 for the season - Includes ending Banquet (Sept. 21) and prizes. 
  • No computer recording this year!
  • League Fee due at time of registration – check payable to:
    St. Francis of Assisi or pay by credit card or cash
    Contact Sr. Gael at ggensler@sfaorland.org or 708-460-0042
Register Online or call the Office at 708-460-0042.



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Prayer is an important part of our lives as Catholics.  We need to continue to pray for an end to the pandemic. Are you interested in becoming a minister of Praise?
 
What does it mean?
As a Minister of Praise you promise to pray and offer your sacrifices and sufferings and joys for the needs of the parish, the universal church and all prayer requests listed in our parish book of intercessions (located near the chapel).   The pastor or designated parish staff member sends all ministers of praise a letter each month naming specific prayer intentions for that month.  All parishioners are assured of being prayed for daily.
 
To Apply - Call  or email the Parish Office for a registration form .  708-460-0042 or parishoffice@sfaorland.org
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Thank you for considering this wonderful ministry.


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"The Domestic Church Project is a parent-focused ministry, determined to help every Catholic parent build and lead their own Domestic Church. After all, the heart of our Church is the family. The mission of the Domestic Church Project is to do nothing short of change the world because we know in the home is where saints are made."
Visit Domestic Church Project



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St. Francis is open for Mass with a limit of 150 people per time.  You must register for Mass because of contact tracing. Click on button to the right.

​We still encourage people to pray with us online. If you would rather, you can 
View Online Masses at Home


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If you haven't already, please take a moment to view "In the Spirit of St. Francis" and "Lenten Reflections" messages from Staff members at St. Francis of Assisi.


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The next "Rosary for Life" is on Saturday, March 6th at 10:00 AM. We will not meet for this Rosary. Please join us and say your Rosary from home at this time.  Our intention is the Sanctity of Life from conception to natural death as well as an end to the Covid Pandemic.  Also, there are many Rosary videos on YouTube that you can follow if you find this helpful.  On Saturdays we pray the Joyful Mysteries.  We will continue our Rosary this way until we can again pray safely together in the building, or pray outdoors, weather permitting.  


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The next Grief Support meeting is March 9, 2021, the 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00 pm in the Great Room.  Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or  something important to you. It is a natural part of life, however, we are not meant to go through grief alone. The group will be facilitated by Valerie Piazza LCPC.  Join us and allow us to walk this journey with you.  Please call the parish office708-460-0042 to register – limited to 10 participants.  Remember your mask and social distancing.


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​Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children (RCIA)
ARE YOU:
  • Interested in being baptized?
  • Already baptized but desire to become a member of the Catholic Faith?
  • Seeking to have your older children baptized?
  • Missed Confirmation when you were younger
Sessions are held virtually. Call the parish office 708-460-0042 or email the parish at parishoffice@sfaorland.org for more information to begin this journey of faith.


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​Bulletins​​​​​​​​​​​
  • January 31, 2021
  • February 7, 2021
  • February 14, 2021
  • February 21, 2021
  • February 28, 2021
  • March 7, 2021

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All are welcome at St. Francis.  No matter where you are on your faith journey, we are here to walk with you.  We invite you to join us at mass.  Come and feel the warmth of our community.  If you would like to learn more about the Catholic faith, have questions or already have decided you would like to become Catholic, please contact the parish office to set up a time to speak to a member of our pastoral staff. 
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Our Mission ~ The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family.  We believe in Jesus Christ, and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis.  We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.
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​You & Your Family
The life and vitality of St. Francis of Assisi thrives on the commitment of the many people involved in the various ministries of the parish.  Currently, we have over 30 committees and ministries for all ages.  We encourage you to consider participation in one or more of these areas.
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Our Mission ~ The St. Francis of Assisi community is a welcoming Christian family.  We believe in Jesus Christ, and are guided by the Holy Spirit and the example of St. Francis.  We gather to celebrate, to grow in the knowledge of our faith rooted in the Catholic tradition, and to recognize our responsibility to reach out to the world.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
15050 South Wolf Road
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 460-0042
parishoffice@sfaorland.org

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 4:00pm & 6:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am & 12:00pm