April 24, 2022:
Second Sunday of Easter
Divine Mercy Sunday
PARISH NEWSLETTER
The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045
Parish Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday - Friday
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-----Happy Easter! With prayerful hearts the faithful parishioners entered into the deep mystery of the Sacred Triduum on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. The Easter Vigil, rich in tradition, alive with hope, began our celebration of our Lord and Savior’s Resurrection. The Easter Sunday Masses brought people to pray into the empty tomb, welcoming the new life of Resurrection dawning in our world. Christ has been raised, it is true.
-----“Many hands make light work,” is always evidenced at the Church of St. Mary. Special appreciation is offered to those who made our celebrations, experiences of a lived faith of people of God at the Church of St. Mary. Thanks to Lake Forest Flowers for the beautiful Easter arrangements in the church, for the members of the Art and Environment Committee, all of the cantors and choir members that sang Easter Alleluias, and the members of our maintenance department who readied the church for our celebrations of the Resurrection of Jesus our Savior.
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-----The Easter Vigil was filled with an energizing spirit as six children were baptized into Christ Jesus. Lois and Seth Lee, Lucas, Milana, Anna, and Christopher Spehlmann were baptized that glorious evening. Each of them, in their own voice, said “I do”, when asked if they believed in Jesus. May all of us speak through our actions during the Easter season and throughout our lives.
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-----Heartfelt thanks to those who chose Operation Rice Bowl that supports Catholic Relief Services as part of your Lenten almsgiving. If your contribution is still on your counter, please return it to the church or Parish Office as soon as you are able. Catholic Relief Services and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers us this beautiful Easter Prayer.
Lord of All,
Help us to rise each day to Easter.
Teach us to practice Resurrection,
To seek love and forgiveness and new life.
Remind us as the earth re-blooms
To open wide our hands to receive resurrection blessings.
So that we may be your blessings to others. Amen.
-----Parishioners are invited to come and celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday with a recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 2:00pm. We will gather with staff members, guests, and parishioners to pray the chaplet near the image of the Divine Mercy by the entrance to the Parish Office. We live and share the truth of God’s love, grace, and mercy. We pray, “Have mercy on us and on the whole world!” May each of us, with the help and the grace of God, live lives of mercy shared with the least in our midst.
You are invited to enjoy some conversation and a cup of juice or coffee after the 8:00am and 10:00am Masses this Sunday. Donuts will be served in the school cafeteria after the early morning Masses on Sunday, April 24.
-----Next Saturday is a very special and beautiful day at the Church of St. Mary. We will celebrate the first Holy Communion of our students with two Masses being celebrated. May the children, their parents, and families regularly receive the Eucharist, as we grow and share Easter joy with the world.
-----May God bless us as we walk with Jesus in newness of life,
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The need for aid in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is ongoing, as the Russian attacks and bombing have not ceased. You may contribute help to Catholic Relief Services and their support of Caritas Ukraine HERE.
Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support for our suffering brothers and sisters.
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You can find information by following this link regarding how to pray
the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Divine Mercy will be celebrated on April 24, 2022
Deacon Jack Herrmann will lead a recitation of
the Divine Mercy Chaplet
at 2:00pm on Sunday, April 24.
Please gather at the Divine Mercy image that is outside
the entrance to the Parish Center.
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Children's Worship Bulletin for April 24, 2022:
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ST. MARY'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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Last Day of Classes:
It is hard to believe that the last day of class is today April 24 (Sunday Classes) and April 26 (Tuesday Classes). It has been a year of praying, learning, and celebrating God and our faith. We will celebrate our children who had perfect or near perfect (missing only 1 class) attendance as well as our class who donated the most towards the CRS Rice Bowl during the end-of-year Prayer Service.
First Communion:
Please hold our First Communicants in prayer as they prepare to receive our Lord, Jesus, in the most Blessed Sacrament, next Saturday April 30. May their hearts be open to the graces God will pour upon them as they celebrate receiving Holy Communion for the first time.
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SAVE THE DATES:
2022-2023 Religious Education Enrollment
Mark your calendars, Online Registration will open May 8
Classes are open to children of registered parishioners of the Church of St. Mary, who will be in Kindergarten-8th Grade*. The RE Program supports families in the formation of their children in the Catholic Faith by:
o Offering an environment where children grow closer in their relationship with God
o Encouraging children to learn their prayers and develop their prayer life
o Teaching and catechizing through textbooks, videos, and creative activities
*Please visit the Religious Education website for details and curriculum as well as guidelines for Sacramental Preparation.
INTENSIVES (Grades 6-8): June 13-17, 2022
Intensive classes are open for our students who are:
o COMMITTED to attending longer class periods for Confirmation Preparation
o CAPABLE of working independently between class sessions
o And would benefit from a condensed schedule
Students will need to attend one week (June 13-17) and six Sundays throughout the school year. If your student is currently enrolled in Intensives, all assignments (including Mass Reflection sheets) must be turned in prior to registering for 2022-2023. Online Registration will open May 8.
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Totus Tuus Summer Youth Camp, July 17-22, 2022:
We are excited to welcome Totus Tuus this summer for our children entering 1st-6th Grade (for the 2022-2023 School Year). The Totus Tuus program aims to inspire young people to long for holiness, develop a deep desire for conversion and personally renew their faith with a stronger prayer life. Through evangelization and catechesis, Totus Tuus seeks to foster openness to the sacrifices and blessings of the various Christian vocations. Totus Tuus is a program of the Archdiocese of Chicago. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
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Questions? Contact 847.234.0090 | religioused@churchofstmary.org
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Congratulations to Kathy Thompson!
On April 18, 2022, Kathy Thompson, the School of St. Mary’s Assistant Principal was recognized at the National Catholic Educational Association awards dinner in New Orleans as one of the 13 honorees of the 2022 Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Awards. These awards highlight the outstanding work of Catholic School educators across the country.
“NCEA commends the extraordinary efforts, contributions, and achievements of these exceptional leaders in Catholic education,” said Lincoln Snyder, NCEA President/CEO. “They are recognized as ambassadors of faith formation and academic excellence imparting the fullness of the Church’s faith for all of us working in Catholic school education.”
In response to the award, the Church of St. Mary’s Director of Operations Rebecca Quackenbush said, “Kathy has been the light to so many students, families, and parents as well as a mentor to many, many of us! She always puts the students first and has been with me every step of my 12 years - I'm personally and professionally grateful to Kathy!”
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Registration is now OPEN!
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open, and classes are filling fast! If you want to learn more about any of the programs, please join Mandy Castle, Director of Admissions, at one of our upcoming events. All programs are virtual, and current and prospective students are encouraged to attend.
- April 22 - 9:30am Virtual Early Elementary (1st-3rd) Information Session
- April 29 - 9:30am. Virtual Intermediate Elementary (4th/5th) Information Session
- May 13 - 9:30am Virtual Middle School Information Session
- May 20 - 9:30am Virtual Kindergarten Information Session
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Support the Crusader Fund at our upcoming spring event:
Spring is in the air and we are ready to gather and celebrate all that makes the School of St. Mary such a special place!
May 13: Joins us at Dancing in the Moonlight, the 2022 School of St. Mary Gala. Tickets are currently for sale at bit.ly/SOSMGala Can’t make the event? You can still join in the fun!
Shout-Outs
Gala Shout Outs are special greetings displayed throughout the event and included in the Gala Look Book. These are a great way to commemorate a milestone, thank a teacher, or express love for SOSM! Deadline to purchase is April 20.
Tuition Raffle
Reserve your Raffle ticket for the Tuition Raffle! Only 500 tickets will be sold and the winner will be drawn at the Gala (no need to be present to win). Winner will receive Tuition for the 2022-23 school year or a cash prize of $5000. Reserve your tickets here: bit.ly/SOSMRaffle
Silent Auction
The silent auction will be available online beginning May 9. Bid from the comfort of your home, no black tie required.
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HOLY COMMUNION TO THOSE IN CARS
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Please note: The offering of Holy Communion to those in cars is discontinued as of this month.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, April 23 - Sunday, May 1, 2022
Saturday, April 23, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm:Livestream & PUBLICl Mass
Sunday, April 24, 2022:
Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served
after the 8:00 & 10:00am Masses
in the Upper Grade Center Cafeteria
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 2:00pm: Recitation of Divine Mercy Chaplet - PC
Monday, April 25, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 9:00am: St. Gerard Circle "Aid for Women Baby Shower" - PCLR
Tuesday, April 26. 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm: Handbell Choir Practice - CCR
+ 6:30pm: "That Man is You" - PCCR
Wednesday, April 27, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00 - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
Thursday, April 28, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 4:00pm: First Holy Communion Rehearsal - Church
+ 7:00pm: Choir Practice - Church
Friday, April 29, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, April 30, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 11:00am: First Holy Communion - Church
+1:00pm: First Holy Communion Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC Mass
Sunday, May 1, 2022:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
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FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
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PLENARY INDULGENCE IN TIME OF CRISIS
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Plenary Indulgence
The Apostolic Penitentiary, a branch of the Vatican offices which focuses on mercy and the forgiveness of sins, issued a decree granting a Plenary Indulgence during this extraordinary time. To see some of the ways we can still participate in the life of grace and the life of the Church during the Covid-19 pandemic please click here.
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To find ways to volunteer within our community and to seek assistance from the parish please click here.
Here is a List of Places You may watch Mass on TV, Radio or Online:
- Online:
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Church of St. Mary Livestream can be found on our Facebook Page. View past celebrated Masses or join us for a current Livestream Mass according to the schedule in this newsletter.
- TV: EWTN
- DirecTV Channel 370
- Dish Network Channel 261
- Verizon Fios Channel 285
- XFinity Channel 33, 291, 1668
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Relevant Radio:
- 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT.
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These Masses will be broadcast live on your local station, on the Relevant Radio® app, at relevantradio.com, and on my Father Rocky Facebook page so you can tune in from wherever you are. The Mass will be rebroadcast each evening at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT on your local station.
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To read the Daily Scripture readings you may go to usccb.org and select "Daily Reading" at the top left menu.
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PRAYER FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED
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Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: |
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Brooke Bloom
Nancy Carani
Dennis Creegan
Joan Dolan
Ruperto Gameng
Bonnie Hawkins
Josephine Isaacson
Christian Jenko
Mary Kriese
James Krueger
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Abby Logan
Caroline Lyczko
Carolina Martinez
Robert Matthei
Debbie McNairney
Esteban Medina
Infant Julian Pusateri
Dorothy Sobey
John Sternberg
Kathleen K. Walters
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Please note that the names on our parish sick list are now posted for a three-month period.
The new sick list began on February 6 and will continue through April. If you would like to add a family member to the Prayers for the Sick, please call our Parish Office at: 847.234.0205.
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Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially:
Kelly Milani (wife of Robert Milani)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, April 23, 2022:
7:30am: Martin Brennan; John L. Picchietti; Barbara & Andrew Thomsen
5:00pm: Dorina Mentuccia; Katy Hoch Roger
Sunday, April 24, 2022:
8:00am: Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti; Beverly Blatchford
10:00am: Richard Kelner; Betty Grota
Noon: Rich & Lorrie Nacius; Dr. Thomas Palella; Jacqueline Roberti;
--------People of St. Mary’s
Monday, April 25, 2022:
7:30am: Eliseo Elisei; Ryan Stoll
Tuesday, April 26, 2022:
7:30am: Mary Center; Joseph Shanahan
Wednesday, April 27, 2022:
7:30am: Elyse Geldermann Pesola; Stephen Lombardi
Thursday, April 28, 2022:
7:30am: Michael Gannon; Piper Kelly Moellering
Friday, April 29, 2022:
7:30am: Kevin Mack; Deceased Members of the Mike & Clara Zachary Family
Saturday, April 30, 2022:
7:30am: Theodore Kuta; Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti
5:00pm: Eliseo Elisei; Bob Pommer & Anna & Carl Deckmeyer
Sunday, May 1, 2022:
8:00am: Roger McGuire; Peter R. Monahan
10:00am: Megan Starsiak; Jean Stepan
Noon: Catherine & Tom L. Sullivan; Deceased Members of the Mike & Clara Zachary -------Family; People of St. Mary’s
If you would like to request a special Mass Intention, please email our Parish Receptionists at: receptionist@churchofstmary.org and they will kindly assist you!
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“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.’” (JOHN 20:21)
Peace – the first gift of the risen Lord. Just as Jesus sent the apostles out into the world, so too, He sends us. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to be grateful and generous. Look for opportunities to share His peace, not only within our local parish boundaries, but outside of them as well. In giving, we receive the peace of Jesus Christ.
unday Collection ------- ------- ---- Actual Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall)
April 10, 2022--------------------------------------------- $25,500 --- $22,000 ------------- $3,500
Easter Collection Fiscal 2022 YTD ---- Actual------- Budgeted
------------------------------------------------$82,240--- ---$100,000
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THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY
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We are grateful for the outpouring of support from parishioners while we navigate financially. Thank you for continuing to support your parish as well as our sharing parish, Most Blessed Trinity. Thank you for mailing your contribution to the Parish Office or scheduling your online donation. Offertory basket will be made available during Sunday Public Masses as well for your offering.
Ways To Give
+ Drop in the Offertory Basket during Public Mass at the end of Mass
+ Mail Your Contribution:
----- Church of St. Mary
----- c/o Business Office
-----201 E. Illinois
-----Lake Forest, IL 60045
+ Online Giving:
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Schedule your recurring donations via our online Giving safe and secure portal, GiveCentral Go to: Church of St. Mary GiveCentral or click the image to the left.
Thank you!
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Information on our Mass Schedule, Sacraments, School, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Guild of St. Mary, Liturgical Ministries, Bible Study, RCIA, Bulletins, Gospel Reading Podcasts, Homily Podcasts, and more can all be found on our webpage.
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