Special Announcements
Redeemer’s Family,
Greetings to all! I trust everyone enjoyed their time together over Easter with family and friends. I hope everyone is looking forward to an exciting and pleasant summer! Gardens are planted, vacations planned and sunny days ahead. The wonder of God’s grace and creation.
Just a couple of reminders as we move forward. Our first outdoor worship is on June 8th, followed by our annual picnic right after service. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs. If you would like to bring a side dish or dessert to share please let Connie Martin know what dish you will be providing. Then for the rest of the summer, (July, August, September), outdoor worship will be on the first Sunday of each month.
I am happy to let everyone know that everything is now completed with the church liability insurance. It took awhile to get all in order, but I was able to save us about thirty five hundred dollars for the year. Personally, I am glad to put it to bed for the next year!
We continue to hold our own with church finances. Traditionally giving drops off during the summer months, so I want to take a minute to ask everyone to try and stay current with your weekly and monthly giving during this time. It is important to all of us for the church treasurer to help stick to our budget plans for the year. Thank you all in advance for your efforts with this matter.
In closing, have a wonderful summer with your families. Travel safely and enjoy your vacations. Be careful and have fun. May God be with us all as we are truly blessed to be alive! Christ has risen, alleluia!
Peace and Love,
Steve
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the collection for the Crisis Center of South Suburbia this Lenten season.
They really appreciate the support of their community and use the funds to care for those who are truly in need of help.
Through Lent, we collected $500 in support of the Crisis Center. Thank you to all who contributed.
Mary Ann
Congratulations Erica Strojny!
Our hearts and prayers go out to:
Family and friends of Georgia Karash, especially, Carol Burge
Family and friends of Nancy Byrom, especially Linda & Terry McHugh
May they all be comforted by the resurrection and the life yet to come.
Save the Date:
IN JUNE
- June 8th FIrst Outdoor Worship/Picnic
- June 8th Pentecost
- June 14th Flag Day
- June 15th Trinity Sunday
- June 15th Father's Day
- June 24th 7 pm, Book Club: at the home of Diana Carr for discussion and refreshments.
IN JULY
- July 4th Independence Day
- July 6th July Outdoor Worship
- July 15th 7 pm, Book Club: at the home of Deb Nowlan.
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Birthdays
JUNE
BIRTHDAYS
- Jun 2 Traci Stephens
- Jun 5 Robert Minnick
- Jun 13 Elaina Minnick
- Jun 21 Bonnie Trella
- Jun 21 Bob Hecht
- Jun 24 Jay Kropack
- Jun 26 Amanda Grossi
- Jun 29 Debby Nowlan
- Jun 30 Darlene Soucek
- Jun 1 Dan & Deb Frawley
- Jun 5 Gary & Diana Carr
- Jun 11 Jay & Dorothy Kropack
- Jun 11 Art & Kathy James
- Jun 23 Steve & Deb Nowlan
- Jun 25 Dave & Connie Martin
- Jun 30 Harold & Judy Carver
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ALTAR FLOWERS:
JUNE
ARE GIVEN BY:
- Jun 1 In celebration of Dan & Deb’s 51st anniversary!
- Jun 8 Kathy James for blessings received!
- Jun 15 Jerry Marquardt in loving memory of mother & Robert’s wife, Karen’s June 19 birthday.
- Jun 22 Connie & Dave Martin in celebration of their 48th Anniversary!
- Jun 29 Steve & Deb Nowlan for blessings received!
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Birthdays
JULY
BIRTHDAYS
- Jul 11 Calvin James
- Jul 13 Sherri Miller
- Jul 17 Gary Schoenbeck
- Jul 19 Lottie White
- Jul 21 Ray Majewski
- Jul 23 Carol Schaafsma
JULY
ANNIVERSARIES
- Jul 26 Bob & Sue Hecht
- Jul 31 Jim & Cathy Thrun
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ALTAR FLOWERS:
JULY
GIVEN BY:
- Jul 6 in celebration of Dan Walsh birthday!
- Jul 13 Diana Carr in celebration of Jen Minnick’s birthday!
- Jul 20 The Frawleys who are lovingly remembering Lu & Don Frawley
- Jul 27 Darlene Souchek in loving memory of her father, Robert
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READERS
JUNE
READERS
- Jun 1 Jerry Marquardt
- Jun 8 Deb Nowlan
- Jun 15 Alec Ogarek
- Jun 22 Tony Ogarek
- Jun 29 Gary Rickert
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JULY
READERS
- Jul 6 Bob Hecht
- Jul 13 Erica Strojny
- Jul 20 Andrew Ogarek
- Jul 27 Dan Frawley
Updated per newsletter.
Woman to Woman:
Woman to woman back in August!!
OUTDOOR WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Join us outside for worship throughout the summer season:
- Sunday, June 8th
- Sunday, July 6th
- Sunday, August 3rd
- Sunday, September 7th
Outdoor worships all weather permitting. alternately done indoors!
THANK YOUS:
- To those contributing to the Crisis Center. We raised $225.00!
- To all who made Ida Mae’s birthday special with a card.
- To those who have been busy cleaning up the property. A shout out to Mick Strojny who maintains our lawn. Also to these 2 guys below who took care of a sagging fence, and an ant ridden tree. Thank you Dan Frawley & Gary Rickert.
- Marilyn’s name was recently submitted to Thrivent for volunteer of the year. She came in 3rd place with a reward of $500. That money will come in handy during the lean summer months. Way to go, Marilyn!
Crisis Center:
We had a presentation in March by Jennifer Kanacki to educate the congregation on the Crisis Center of South Suburbia. During this time, envelopes were passed out so that members could make a donation to this worthy cause. We will be accepting donations until Easter. Please make checks out to Redeemer’s and put a comment on your envelope about the amount and write Crisis Center, so that it will be directed to them. Thank you for your support.
Domestic Violence Outreach Services
(Crisis Center for South Suburbia)
- 24-hour hotline~ 708-429-SAFE (7233)
- Live Safe Patient Advocacy
- Law Enforcement Victim Outreach
- Community Education
All services are free and confidential
WWW.crisisctr.org
Help:
THRIVENT MEMBERS Please contact Deb Frawley or Marilyn Fisher to find out how you can help the Pantry and/ or church out financially!
OUR CURRENT SELF HELP GROUPS’ MEETINGS
- SUNDAY~ AA 7pm/ NA 7pm every 4th Sunday
- MONDAY~ AA 10:30am/ AA 7:30pm/ NA 7pm
- TUESDAY~
- WEDNESDAY ~AA 10:30am/ OA 7:30pm
- THURSDAY ~TOPS 5:30pm/ NA 7pm
- FRIDAY ~ CANA 2nd Friday/month
- SATURDAY~ NA 10:00am
Little Free Pantry:
Hi.
We always seem to have so long to wait for beautiful weather. But once it is here, we enjoy every day. Thank you to those who have supported our Community Garden. It is year number 10! It is so satisfying seeing so many groups and families enjoying our little corner, not to mention the birds that have found their way there. All produce and herbs that are grown are for the pantry. I feel so blessed to be able to put fresh grown vegies and herbs in there! A lot of the flowers growing were given to me by friends or bought at my own expense. I worked at a nursery for 26 years and miss having a yard, so the church garden fulfills me in many ways. I spend a lot of time in prayer there and marvel at all of God's creations, from the little roly-polys to the squirrels that dig up my plants! Thank you God for this gift and please feel free to enjoy our garden.
Marilyn
Please continue to donate graciously!
Easter Baskets:
Thanks and praise for 2025 Easter Baskets:
Blessings:
God's blessings on the congregation at Redeemer's, and their families throughout 2025, and wishing a great & prosperous summer season!
BOOK CLUB. . .
JUNE
BOOK CLUB
“Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry
Alice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least
to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.
And it’s becoming abundantly clear that their story—just like the tale Margaret’s spinning—could be a mystery, tragedy, or love ballad . . . depending on who’s telling it.
Join us on June 24, 7pm, at the home of Diana Carr for discussion and refreshments.
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JULY
BOOK CLUB
"It's not All Downhill From Here" by Terry McMillan
Loretha Curry’s life is full. A little crowded sometimes, but full indeed. On the eve of her 68th birthday, she has a booming beauty-supply empire, a gaggle of lifelong friends, and a husband whose moves still surprise. True, she’s carrying a few more pounds than she should be, but Loretha is not one of those women who think her best days are behind her - and she’s determined to prove wrong her mother, her twin sister, and everyone else with that outdated view of aging wrong. It’s not all downhill from here.
Join us July 15, 7pm at the home of Deb Nowlan.
Thins To Do:
Just For Fun!
Stand-up Comedian Bill Brady
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Oak Forest Senior Commission
Lunch & Bingo
Park Place at Central: 15601 S. Central Ave., Oak Forest
Tickets available at Oak Forest City Hall until day before event
Doors Open 10 am
Entertainment 11 am
Admission $7.00
Please Pray for. . .
PLEASE PRAY FOR:
Fern Schara, Pat Kropack, Lottie White, Pete & Debbie Animagi, Gus Scott, Joanne, John, Ryder Conrad, Carole, Tom DeLeeuw, Noah Coyle, Kevin, Nick, Percy, Tommie, Steve S, Ralph, Virginia Drogula, Carol Burge, Bev, Silvia Magana, Howard Doyle, Chris McAuliff, Mike, Bob Graniczny, Kris Neumann, Kristen Richardson, Kim Wisnewski, Gary Miller, Russ; Amber, Tim Dragoon, Jim Mueller, Ralph Mueller, Sommer Trella, Jennifer J.,Courtney Flynn, Blake Murphy, Scott & Brandy, Phil Peloquin, Hayley Jeralowicz, Cheryl, Matt Kuh, Joan Coyle, Greg, Dave Dau, Richard Mentink, Steve Kryl
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Please inform the office for any name removals or additions. Thank you
Please remember to donate food, money and other resources to your local organizations who are supplying those in need.
Also, don’t forget-- to help Marilyn in supplying her pantry. Any large donations, please put in bag and leave by the back door, or contact Marilyn at 708-687-2432 and she can meet up with you. Monetary donations are always accepted and can be sent to church. If you are sending a check, please make it out to Marilyn Fisher.
Kind Words
Dear Redeemer’s Lutheran Church,
Thank you for your gift of $300 to help individuals and families escape homelessness this Spring season. As you know, we sheltered in place and followed CDC and State government guidance in response to the COVID 19 pandemic. Your support helped us pivot services to keep homeless individuals and families safe at local hotels, as all congregate shelters closed, while continuing to provide essential lifesaving services. Thank You!
Sincerely,
Rohit D’Souza,
Philanthropy Manager, PADS
I pray this letter finds you and your congregation hopeful and enjoying the waning weeks of summer during these unprecedented times. As always, thank you for your generous support of the ELCA, the synod, and our shared ministry. The impact that our congregations have in the world is truly amazing! I am proud to be a part of this effort and look forward to working with all of you in finding new, faithful ways to continue this inspiring work of Kingdom Building.
Many blessings of thanks!
Heather Haynes,
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
Dear Redeemer’s Lutheran Church
Thanks be to God for YOU! Your support through your benevolence and other giving is a blessing.
Please keep Bishop Curry and the MCS staff and all congregations of the synod in your prayers as we continue to press through this new way of being.
In Christ, Heather Haynes (Executive Assistant to the Bishop)
To the Redeemer's Family!
Connie Martin
TRIPLE BERRY CRISP
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ c. fresh blackberries
- 1 ½ c. fresh raspberries
- 1 ½ c. fresh blueberries
- ¼ c. sugar
- 2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 c. rolled oats
- 1 ½ c. packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ c cold butter, cubed
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- preheat oven to 350
- Gently toss together all the berries, and white sugar in a large bowl; set aside.
- Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate large bowl.
- Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until crumble mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press ½ of the crumble into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
- Cover with berry mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumble over berries.
- Bake in the preheated oven until fruit is bubbly and the top is golden brown. 30-40 minutes.
- Serve with whipped cream. Enjoy!
The Redeemer's website is maintained by Jerry Marquardt
New to Redeemer's? Here are some common questions
You’ll find everything from jeans to casual clothes to business suits at our worship experiences. At Redeener's, we don't care about what you look like or what you wear. We want you to be comfortable.
If you are visiting us for the first time, we will not ask you to stand up or ask you to give money. Many people want to check out a church and “be anonymous” for a while. That's ok by us!
It can be a intimidating visiting a church for the first time. So we will do our best to welcome you. We are dedicated to making sure you feel right at home. We'll answer any questions you have and make sure you get a hot cup of coffee and know exactly where to go.
When you get here, just head straight upstairs (or take the elevator) to our narthex to sign in! Your family is in good hands!
Giving is entirely up to you. If this is your first visit, we don't want you to feel any obligation to give. You are our honored guest. Also, if you start attending regularly, you'll only be expected to give what you feel you should.