August 21, 2020: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Newsletter
Reopening for the Celebration of Public Mass & Schedule
The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045
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From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor |
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We open up the doors of our School of St. Mary this Monday, August 24th. I am very grateful to Mr. Dave Wieters, school principal, Mrs. Kathy Thompson, school vice principal, Mr. Bradley Doherty, school dean of students and the faculty and administration for their effort this summer, so that we can open the school doors to our faculty, students and families. Please continue to pray for our school and all academic institutions this fall.
The theme of the Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) of the Archdiocese of Chicago (AOC) is, “We Are Called…”. The following prayer was shared on a recent ZOOM meeting hosted by the OCS:
We are called to be disciples who teach our students with prayer, service and generosity.
We are called to be stewards of wisdom who model acts of kindness and hope in our classrooms.
We are called to be advocates of radical hospitality, inviting students, teachers, staff and families into our schools and into our hearts.
We are called to be beacons of hope for those in our school communities who feel helpless, lost and alone. May we provide comfort, guidance and hope to everyone who may need support of any kind.
We are called to be models of gratitude. May God who blesses us give us abundant rest for the heart, power for virtue, wisdom for life and patience in trials.
We are called to be inspirers of joy in renewal. We pray that the God of renewal may lead us forward in joy to enter into Christ’s love in trust, openness and faith.
We are called to love, serve and know God. AMEN
Many adjustments in the school day are in place for the 2020-2021 academic year. We have rented tents to be used at the Upper Grade Center (UGC) and the Primary Grade Center (PGC). The picture below is of the two tents on the east side of the PGC in west Lake Forest. The tent for the UGC will be on St. Mary’s Green, across from the Church of St. Mary. These tents will give the school community the chance to get outside and enjoy fresh air throughout the school day. We are renting these tents for two months with an option for a third month if needed. All protocols of OCS and the Archdiocese are in place for a healthy and happy school year at the School of St. Mary.
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This Sunday at the 10:00 AM Mass we will be welcoming more of our 2nd graders to receive their First Holy Communion. May all parishioners find nourishment, sustenance and grace in the reception of the Eucharist and the sacrament of the Catholic Church.
We are working with the guidelines and the protocols of the Archdiocese of Chicago as we look forward to the upcoming year of ministry at the Church of St. Mary. These guidelines are given to all parishes in the Archdiocese for the wellbeing, safety and health of employees, staff, parishioners, visitors and guests to parishes in Lake and Cook County. Thanks for your prayers, your presence and your participation in the parish amidst the protocols.
Last weekend, in my homily, I shared the following quote that I found in a recent article in the Columbian, the publication by the Knights of Columbus. The author wrote; “I want my church on earth to look like the church in heaven.” He continued there is work to do. “I have work to do”, says the author.
As I continue to pray with and through that statement, I try to open myself daily to how God is active and at work in the Church, in our parish and in my faith life. I remembered an article/poem/reflection shared with me in March 2002 by Fr. Larry Dowling, a brother priest in the Archdiocese of Chicago. His reflection is listed below…
Some would believe that God is white
White beard, fair skinned, piercing the night.
A man of solemn feature, white teeth shining through
His brilliance contrasting against sky’s infinite blue.
Yet follow for a moment the logic that’s here
To imagine how God might more likely appear
It begins with a tale in a time of great confusion
When God breathed a Word with perfect elocution.
In the midst of that great chaos emerged divinely inspired order
With a world for Adam to live without boundary or border.
God’s breath of life found rest in those creatures
Forming each to reflect God’s image and features.
Thus God’s spirit rests in the midst of all human beings
In black, brown, red, white, yellow God’s essence revealing.
Then sin entered in to put God’s diverse creation at odds
Some feeling only that their faces could reflect that of God’s.
Down through the ages different peoples were oppressed
And God looking down quite spirit-distressed
Sent an olive-skinned Son to soften our hearts
Reminding us of what God desired right from the start.
So God’s Son entered into the depths of all of life’s pain
To teach us even more just what we might gain
By trusting that where life deals us the depths of division
That God is always deeper, God’s dream’s a greater vision.
If God is reflected in family, Father/Mother, Spirit and Son
If God is Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier as One
If God is Source, Word and Wisdom in relation
God is as well reflected in God’s own creation.
So a sure way to know God is to know God’s creation
Regardless of color, sex, ethnicity or nation.
For exploring the depths of one person is simply one view
Of the Person we worship, the One we pursue.
For God is all and in all and with all, both seen and unseen
God is the essence of what is, what will be, and what has been.
For our fulfillment is in our embracing of all whom God has made.
*Black, Latino, Asian, Caucasian, and Kin of every shade.
So when I at last stand before our God
I will not think it strange or even slightly odd
That God’s visage is a rainbow, not white as a ghost
And a myriad of precious colors is the heavenly host.
Let’s continue to be open to the movement of the Holy Spirit and the grace of God in our lives of faith at St. Mary’s, in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
God bless you with inclusive hearts of love and mercy for one another, all brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.
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Adjustment to the Time for Daily Mass at Our Church of St. Mary |
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During these COVID days we have adjusted to the church building being closed. We have adjusted to Mass being streamed at 12:00 Noon. We have adjusted to Mass resuming with a limited number of people in attendance. We have adjusted to changing our routine, registering for Mass, arriving on time, entering the south doors of the Church, being nourished in Word and Sacrament. We give thanks to God for the nourishment, sustenance and strength received from the Eucharist; spiritual communion as well as receiving the Holy Eucharist, Jesus present under the appearance of bread and wine.
After consultation with the Parish Council and the Parish Staff, beginning Monday, August 17th, there will be another adjustment in the daily Mass schedule at St. Mary’s. Daily Mass will be offered at 7:30 AM Monday through Friday. All are welcome to join us to be nourished in Word and Sacrament around the table of the Lord.
Why this latest change in routine and adjustment to what is familiar at the Church of St. Mary?
The answer is safety. Safety for our school children. Safety for our parishioners. Safety for those who come to the Church of St. Mary for Mass. The new school year is presenting unprecedented challenges and opportunities for our parish community. Instead of having two entry points for the school children, there will now be five. Students will arrive at St. Mary’s at 8:30 AM to begin school at 8:45 AM. Cohorts of our school students will enter daily through the Green Bay road parking lot entrances. If our parishioners, if our guests, if our worshippers at Mass and Rosary Prayer Group are able to attend Mass and pray together, prior to the beginning of each school day, the chance for accidents or worse happening with people driving in the parking lot as students are trying to get to school on time this upcoming school year.
Change to routine is challenging and difficult. We like our familiar routines. I pray that many parishioners of St. Mary will be able to regularly attend daily Mass, Monday – Friday at 7:30 AM beginning on Monday, August 17th. As with the adjustments in our routines that have taken place since March 2020, we will monitor this decision and update the community on its duration. Please pray for our school, administration, faculty, students and families. Know that they will be praying for our parishioners and all benefactors of the School of St. Mary!
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A Video on coming back to church: |
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, August 22, 2020 - Sunday, August 30, 2020
<--- Register for Attending & Volunteering
Saturday, August 22, 2020:
+ No Streamed Saturday Daily Mass
+ 8:30-9:30am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm: Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
Sunday, August 23, 2020:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 10:00am: Livestream via Facebook
+ 10:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
Monday, August 24, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
Tuesday, August 25, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
Wednesday, August 26, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 5:00-7:00pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament --> Register via SignUp Genius
Thursday, August 27, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
Friday, August 28, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
Saturday, August 29, 2020:
+ No Streamed Saturday Daily Mass
+ 8:30-9:30am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm: Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
Sunday, August 30, 2020:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 10:00am: Livestream via Facebook
+ 10:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Below are a few guidelines for being in the Church. There are numerous signs around the exterior and interior of the Church to help facilitate these new patterns. Due to the limited capacity, number of parishioners and our reduced Mass schedule, we ask that you sign up for a weekend Mass every other week and one weekday Mass to allow others to be able to pray in the Church and celebrate Mass in person. If the day before, there are still open slots, you may sign up.
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Church Entrance: The south door, near the elevator, is the only entrance into the Church. Please form a line along the exterior south wall of the Church and a volunteer greeter will let you in.
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Arrive On Time: South Entrance doors will open 15 minutes prior to the start of Mass and it is strongly encouraged you arrive by the time the doors open as time is needed to Greet visitors and allow Ushers to seat you.
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Entrance Doors Close: South Entrance doors will close at the start of Mass to allow volunteers to attend Mass. Thank you for allowing yourself time to arrive.
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Volunteers: Parish volunteers will be on site to help direct and guide all of us as we begin to open and re-enter the Church.
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Masks/Face Covering: Mask or face coverings are required to be worn by all individuals at all times while in the Church building.
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Hand Sanitizer: Sanitize your hands as you enter the Church building.
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Social Distance: Maintain proper social distancing of 6 feet apart, unless you are with somebody who lives in the same household as you. There are floor markings to help facilitate this.
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100 Persons Maximum: A maximum of 100 individuals (excluding the priest and other ministers) are allowed in the Church at one time. In inclement weather, personal vehicles would be a necessary shelter while waiting.
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Church Exit: The north doors onto the main plaza will be the only exit from the Church (unless you require use of the elevator).
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Church East Entrance - Emergency Exit Only: Please do not use the East doors onto the stairways for either entering or exiting.
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Surface Sanitizing: All surfaces touched by persons are sanitized prior to the next opening of the Church.
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Restrooms Unavailable: For the safety of all, the restrooms will not be available, unless it's an emergency.
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Registration Required: Registration is required through SignUp Genius for Public Mass, Adoration, Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. 85 slots will be available online and 15 slots will be available by calling the office for those who do not have access to technology.
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SignUp Availability: SignUps for the next week's schedule will be available through SignUp Genius after 9:00am on Friday's. Registration is required for Public Mass & Prayer, Adoration, Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms. If you need assistance, please contact the Parish Center Office during normal business hours at receptionist@churchofstmary.org or call 847-234-0205. Leave a message and they will call you back.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteer Tasks:
- Greeters will assist in managing the flow of congregants as they enter the church, participate in the liturgy/sacrament, and exit the church.
- Team members will combine some of the functions of an usher, such as directing participants to appropriate seating/waiting areas, but will include additional responsibilities, including, but not limited to, making sure attendees use hand sanitizer upon entering, are wearing a mask, and are reminded not to enter if ill.
- Given the circumstances, greeters will need to be tactful and firm paying careful attention to all people on-site. To support parish greeter teams, rudimentary training tips on handling difficult situations will be provided.
- Volunteers will ensure that: all supplies needed for each sacramental celebration/gathering are ready for use, entrances and exits are marked and propped physically open prior to attendees' arrival/departure, and windows are opened.
- Volunteers will help maintain and sanitize essential and trafficked areas of the church after the church has been used. Masks and gloves will be provided, if necessary, in addition to approved cleaning/disinfecting supplies.
May God grant you peace and comfort in this time.
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August 23, 2020: Gospel Reflection for the Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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In our first reading we learn of the master of a palace (think steward of the palace) named Shebna, had placed his faith in earthly politics instead of God. Because of this he will be stripped of his office, his robes that show his stature in life and his authority. All those will be given to his servant, Eliakim. This happens because Shebna & the king, Hezekiah chose not to listen to God’s prophet Isaiah. Not having faith in God, especially in trying times has a consequence. We should also keep in mind that especially in the Old Testament, God is viewed as full of wrath and is vengeful. Even with that understanding of God we see time & time again that when the Jews return to God and have asked for forgiveness, God always stays true to the convanent.
In Sunday’s gospel we see Jesus asking the disciples, first, who is it that those around them, the crowds say that Jesus is. These are not those in Jesus’ inner circle, they are those that are interested in what Jesus has to say but may not be ready to go deeper. This outer group of followers recognizes that there is something special about Jesus. Maybe he is a prophet? Ok, so that is what they think of Jesus, now Jesus asks his disciples who do they say that he is?
Peter has a glimpse of the divine and says that Jesus is the Christ. Now Peter’s definition of the Christ isn’t the same as Jesus’ or God’s. But for now he is rewarded for the truth he has been told by God. Peter will become the rock of the church. There is some word play going on because petra in Greek means rock. A rock can be something we stumble over as well as something strong & sturdy. As we know about Peter, there are times when he is strong and times when he stumbles, almost putting his foot in his mouth. But in this reading he is strong and is told that what he forgives here on earth will hold in heaven. We have the power to forgive others as well. In fact, it is important for us to do so, not that it is always easy. But if we want to be forgiven we must be open to forgiving as well.
The last line of the gospel, “Then he strictly ordered his disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ.” is what we call the Messianic Secret. The author of the gospel did not want their own community to know that Jesus was the Messiah, until Jesus enters Jerusalem for his death and resurrection. The author wants their community to fully understand the cost of discipleship before signing on for this way of life. This isn’t some go to heaven quick scheme, this is a mission and ministry that one must be willing to follow God’s will no matter the cost. Luckily we never live our lives alone, God and the trinity are always with us, always holding us up. And when we spend time each day grounding ourselves in God’s will, we are better able to see the good and the God in everyone we meet!
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RCIA is Preparing for a New Year! |
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Congratulations to These Students on Receiving Their First Holy Communion |
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Addison Brown
Diane Chang
Remle Denninger
Henry Kovas
Donnacha McEwan
Jane Westerman
Mollie Windle
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Religious Education Registration is Open! |
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Registration for the 2020-2021 Religious Education year is now open! Just click on the image to the left to go to the registration page.
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School of St. Mary is Getting Ready for Fall Classes! |
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Please take some time to view and discuss this video with your child(ren) as we prepare to start the new academic year on THIS Monday, August 24th. |
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Upcoming Archdiocesan Events |
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The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass that was scheduled for Sunday, September 13 is cancelled to better ensure the health and safety of all. We regret the cancellation of this celebration, as the commitment of 50 years of marriage is not only a significant and heartfelt milestone for the couples and their families, but for us as a Church. While it is not possible for an in-person celebration this year, we cannot overlook the deep need to honor these couples in their commitment to the sacrament of marriage.
You are encouraged to please register with other jubilarians to receive a video of congratulations from the Cardinal. The parish receptionists are happy to assist if you need their help. Please contact the Parish Office at 847-234-0205. Otherwise: Registration can be done by clicking here. The recorded video of congratulations will be distributed to the jubilarians via email. In addition, the Office of Lifelong Formation will issue a certificate in honor of the jubilarians to be sent to their physical home address. It is our hope to celebrate the 2020 jubilarians during the 2021 Golden Wedding Mass. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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The recitation of the Patriotic Rosary will begin on Friday, August 14, at 6:30pm and for every Friday thereafter. All are welcome to participate in this devotion for the needs of the Church and our country. Please join us to plead for Our Lady’s intercession in these most difficult times. The normal protocols will be observed: you must sign up in advance; all persons attending will be required to wear a mask, use hand sanitizer; social distancing will be maintained at all times. Anyone who has not reserved in advance will have to provide his/her name and contact information upon entering the church for contact tracing, if necessary. This information will be used for no other purpose. The main church doors will be open at 6:15pm. Recitation of the Rosary will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Sign-up to attend on St. Patrick’s website at:
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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:
- TV: EWTN
- DirecTV Channel 370
- Dish Network Channel 261
- Verizon Fios Channel 285
- XFinity Channel 33, 291, 1668
- Online:
- 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.
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Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral (anytime)
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http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass (Daily at 9:30AM)
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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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BANNS
III Tyler A. Bourne and Claudia G. Guzman
II Brett Barnes and Catherine Favale
I Brett Rosin and Anais Hiedra
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:
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Pierre Adam
Renata Adamiec
Peggy Adams
William Allingham
Beny Alvarez
Alexa Anderson
Baby Bower Triplets:
Rose Marie, Adelaide Marie,
and Josephine Marie
Baby Mercer
Baby Peter John O'Rourke
Elvera Baeza
Dolores Beck
Beverly Beinlich-Pasquesi
Jack Brown
Mason Jeffrey Browner
Baby Virginia Bunimovich
Francesco Camoletto
Nancy Carani
Nova Carlson
Sember Carlson
Luis and Maria Cardenas
Michael Carpenter
Jeffrey Chicoine
Carolyn Cimarrusti
Jacqueline Cimarrusti
Marianna Cimarrusti
Charles Cook
Virginia Cordoba
Mary Elizabeth Cran
Greg DeBoer
Louis Degaetano
Mimi Degaetano
Mike Dellefield
Lewis Dilts
Joan Dolan
Annamarie Elfering
Hannah Erickson
Susan Ewert
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Abby Furco
Esperanza Galikay
Jenny Green
Jeanne Gross
Jesus Guzman
Edward Halle
Elizabeth Hand
Margaret Hartman
John Herbert
Hannah Hodgson
Edward Hoover
Patricia P. Huber
Juan Hurandas
Rafael Ibarra
Shirley Jacksack
Dolores Jansyn
Dick Jaworski
Christian Jenko
Dr. Mickey Jester
Mark Kalbus
Raine Kamm
Oceana Kashul
Mason Kelly
Genevieve Kluza
Patsy Leonard
Caroline Lyczko
Fely Macalalad
Jim Macdonald
Angela Martinez
Carolina Martinez
Ralph Mastro
Robert Matthei
Derrick Mathews
Donna Mathews
Kathryn McConnell
Janet McCue
Margaret Mary McIntyre
Mary Anne Minich
Dolores Morrison
Rick Nacius
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Barbara Neis
David O'Brien
Peter O'Brien
Joan O'Keefe
Joaquin Padilla
John Paleczny
Tom Palella
Mary Margaret Pawl
Mary Butterfield Peddle
James Dean Penar
Marie Pfeiffer
Lisa Pommer
Lil Porter
Marianne Powers
Carol Pozdel
Marcia Ries
Mathew Rowley
Susan Schey
Bill Shafer
Colleen Sheerer
Tai (Pascal) Shin
Joan Sparrow
Nancy Sreenan
Ellen Sreenan
Debbie Sternberg
John Sternberg
Maureen Strassburger
Elzbieta Szymanska
Leonard Teifeld
Richard Thomas
John Tocks
Linda Trueblood-Lambert
Joseph Urso
Amanda Van Vleet
Brittany Van Vleet
Jim Wenzel
Martha Williams
Barbara Wilson
Robert Yale
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Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially:
Arthur P. Murawski (father of John [Jennifer] and David [Joy] Murawski)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
August 22, 2020: Carol Kane; John Kelly Connolly; Aldo Raganelli; Maria & Sam Scopelliti
August 23, 2020:
8:00am: Sheila Penn; The Cimarrusti-Valentino Family
10:0am: Marion C. Callahan; Dolly Terzian
Noon: June G. Mininni; Richard Dodge; People of St. Mary’s
August 24, 2020: Jeanette Bayer; Tom Berlinger; Frank Waldeck, Sr.; Megan Starsiak
August 25, 2020: Edwin Schillinger:Theodore Ronald McIlvain; John Coath; Rosemary Pavlo
August 26, 2020: Nancy Riley; Bill Stomp; James J. Bertucci; Mary Lou Ganshirt
August 27, 2020: Charlie Clarke; William Sorensen; Shirlyn Grzesik; Pilar Jimenez
August 28, 2020: Charles Thomas Richards; Rosalie Ziccarelli; Ehret-Carey Families; Betty Milite
August 29, 2020: Michael Lorenz; Helene Meyenberg; Dorina Mentuccia; Scopelliti-Gabrielsen Families
August 30:
8:00am: Helen J. Kiwala; Cimarrusti-Valentino Family
10:0am: Maggie Sarvady, Dr. Leo & Mary McCabe
Noon: Carmella Stella, Molly Flavin; 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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“You, son of man, I have appointed a watchman for the house of Israel.”
Ezekiel 33:7
Many of us are generous with our gifts. However, how often is our generosity at the minimum level required? We do just enough or give just enough. Remember, the Lord calls us to be generous with all the gifts He has given us, to grow them and return them with increase.
Sunday Collection Actual Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall)
August 16, 2020 $25,713 $21,000 4,713
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2021 YTD $130,547 $147,000 ($16,453)
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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 below.
Thank you!
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