August 28, 2020: Twenty-second 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 live in a world that God has created! We live in a world filled with an abundance of God’s grace. With the changing of every season we live in a world of inherent beauty. May our lives, participate in and add to the good that is all around us.
I try to watch what I say, with family, in public and from the pulpit. I am aware of the power of the spoken word, the preached word, the spoken rhetoric in our day. Doing a little research I recently learned the definition of rhetoric to be: the art of speaking or writing effectively: such as. a: the study of principles and rules of composition formulated by critics of ancient times. b: the study of writing or speaking as a means of communication or persuasion.
How is your spoken word, your conversation, your engagement with others these days? How is your rhetoric these days? Is your rhetoric supportive? Is your rhetoric loving? Is your rhetoric Christian? Is your rhetoric building up or tearing down?
I received the following in my email inbox this past week. It caused me to pause and think of the example, power and witness of my rhetoric, lived and spoke. I hope it speaks to you in a gentle and loving manner…
I AM THANKFUL: FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT, BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT SOMEWHERE ELSE.
FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO, BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.
FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES I PAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.
FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE.
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.
This Sunday we will be welcoming into the Church with a profession of faith and receiving the sacrament of confirmation, Keith Stohlgren. Also, members of the 2020 confirmation class will be confirmed. May all of us, those receiving sacraments at the Noon Mass on August 30 and all believers be led by the presence and the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
God bless you in living a life, guided and inspired by God’s Holy Word.
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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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SCHEDULE: Saturday, August 29, 2020 - Sunday, September 6, 2020
<--- Register for Attending & Volunteering
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
Monday, August 31, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
Tuesday, September 1, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
Wednesday, September 2, 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, September 3, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
Friday, September 4, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
Saturday, September 5, 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, September 6, 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 30, 2020: Gospel Reflection for the Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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In this Sunday’s first reading and gospel we see the theme of having to follow God’s will no matter the cost. In our first reading the Prophet Jeremiah is complaining to God that God tricked him into becoming a Prophet and even more so, he let God trick him! He continues to complain that everyone mocks him. Well when we think about it, that is to be expected. A Prophet for God (versus a Prophet for the reginal King or Queen), is tasked with telling the community that they are not living according to God’s covenant. That the community is not taking care of the poor, the widows and the orphans; those people who have no social or legal status. The community is typically much more interested in keeping the status quo because it ensures they have wealth, then they are about giving up that wealth in order to bring the marginalized into community.
Even with Jeremiah having to deal with reproach and violence, he still speaks for God. He tells us he can’t not speak for God! For if he doesn’t he feels a burning in his heart and he grows weary holding it in until he cannot endure it! When called by God (and we all are called), we must follow the will of God!
In Sunday’s gospel we pick up right where we left off last week. Peter through God’s divinity glimpses that Jesus is The Messiah, the one the Jews have been waiting for for so long. Jesus blesses Peter saying that he shall be the rock that the church is made. Jesus then lets his disciples know what it means to be The Messiah, that he will suffer, die and ultimately raise on the third day. Here’s where we see Peter only had a glimpse of the divine for now he rebukes Jesus! It is now that Peter, petra, is being an obstacle which is why Jesus calls him Satan which has its Jewish roots in the word adversary.
Peter believed the commonly held notion that The Messiah would be some sort of political or military leader who would throw off Jewish opposition and bring back the Jewish nation to its former glory. However that is not the definition the Jesus or God hold. Being The Messiah is about bringing everyone in to communion and community with God. Jesus came to offer salvation to all, not just one group. And even more so than Jeremiah, Jesus would be mocked, chased out of villages, upset the hierarchy and status quo. Ultimately this would lead to his death and resurrection.
Yet Jesus knew that no matter the consequences, he would follow the will of his Father. Jesus stresses that if you want to hold on to your material life of status and glory, you will lose your eternal life. However if you are willing to follow God’s will and in turn lose your mortal life you will be given eternal life. It raises the question, where do our priorities lay?
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RCIA is Preparing for a New Year! |
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Religious Education Registration is Open! |
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With the change of the Religious Education Program moving to E-Learning, we have now set a new registration deadline in order to prepare all the necessary materials, set-up our online classes, and to allow enough time for our catechists to prepare. Religious Education Registration will close September 1st . Please register your child(ren) as soon as possible. For additional information and to register, please click on the banner.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE CLOSED:
- 2nd Grade (Tuesday Afternoon)
- 4th Grade (Tuesday Afternoon)
- All Intensives (Grades 6-8)
FIRST COMMUNION SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
St. Mary's has an in-depth 2 year prep for the Sacrament of First Communion beginning in 1st grade. The Sacrament of First Communion is celebrated in the spring of 2nd grade. Students must be enrolled two consecutive years to be a part of sacramental preparation program.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION
St. Mary's has an in-depth 3 year prep for the Sacrament of Confirmation beginning in 6th grade. The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in the spring of 8th grade.
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School of St. Mary Enjoyed a Great First Week! |
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Our theme for the 1st day of school was Heros Wear Masks! |
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We couldn't be more proud at how all our students have taken to the "new normal" of wearing masks and being socially distant. They continue to do a marvelous job of this every day! |
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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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Due to Covid-19 and social distancing requirements, Morning Bible Study will look a bit different this year. Thankfully, we will still be able to have a study. Msgr. Dempsey at St. Patrick’s in Lake Forest has graciously offered to host our morning Bible Study there this year in the O’Gara Center. They have an ideal set up with breakout rooms which can safely support 50 people. Therefore, we are offering a hybrid study for up to 50 people in person and a limitless amount of people via computer. Our study will take place this year on Wednesdays at 1:00pm. We are studying First Samuel using St. Benedict Press’ new study and plan to start the week of September 13.
The evening Bible Study will remain at St. Mary’s on Thursday evenings and will also be studying First Samuel. A registration form may be found on the Church of St. Mary website in the Faith Formation tab. Just fill out the form with a check and mail to: The Church of St. Mary, 201 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Questions regarding ‘Morning' Bible Study:
Questions regarding Evening Bible Study:
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Catholic Charities Mother's Day Appeal |
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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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Mundelein Seminary Hosting Annual Golf Outing |
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Mundelein Seminary Hosting Annual Golf Outing
With In-Person Play at Local Course
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Virtual Option to Play Augusta National!
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing plans to be reimagined this year, Mundelein Seminary is still hosting its 29th annual Rector’s Classic Golf Outing at Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein on Thursday, September 17.
This year features a new twist for those who do not wish to golf in person. Through WGT by Topgolf, participants can register to virtually play on Augusta National Golf Club, the official site of the 2020 Masters Golf Tournament, from September 11-17.
Registration for in-person or virtual golf can be completed at www.bit.ly/rectorsclassic. Raffle tickets can also be purchased for $2500, $1000, and $500 cash prizes, and an online silent auction will open closer to the event for the chance to bid on golf and non- golf-related items.
The event will abide by all Federal, State, and Local regulations set forth for the safety and protection of all players and attendees. Masks will be required at the course and accommodations can be made for individual golf carts. Every consideration will be taken to make this experience safe and enjoyable for all attendees, and the event will be modified accordingly if CDC regulations or other factors necessitate contingency plans.
At this year’s event, Mundelein Seminary is presenting the 2020 In Service of One Another Humanitarian Award collectively to the heroic priests who have led their communities with compassion and creativity throughout the pandemic. Anyone can share the story of their priest by visiting www.usml.edu/hero and filling out a brief questionnaire. The stories will be shared on Mundelein Seminary’s website and social media channels, and several representative priests will accept the award on behalf of these heroic clergy members at a brief ceremony at Pine Meadow Golf Course at the event.
All proceeds from the event will provide critical support to continue the education and formation of the 140 seminarians discerning their call at Mundelein Seminary to serve in 30 dioceses across the country.
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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 Brett Barnes and Catherine Favale
II Brett Rosin and Anais Hiedra
I Brennan Matthews and Annie Martini
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
Luis and Maria Cardenas
Carmie Caluag
Nova Carlson
Sember Carlson
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
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:
Joan O’Keefe (mother of Eileen O’Keefe and Margaret [Robert] Hogan)
Marguerite Bornhauser (mother of Pat Gregory)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
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
August 31, 2020: Jerome Kelly; John Remington; Myrtle Wheelock; John Krawczyk
September 1, 2020: Bob Lidenmuth; Mariann Mueller; Leonard Larson; George Grumley
September 2, 2020: Elizabeth Avellone; Adam Kalinowski
September 3, 2020: Joyce O'Connell; Frank Wiedner; Kris Kirby; Bill Stomp
September 4, 2020: Rosella Kirthisinghe; Mary Jill Wolf; Special Intention for Mary Stokes; Mary Lou Ganshirt
September 5, 2020: Mary Moorman; Ronald Bielinski; Patricia Flynn; John Hough
September 6, 2020:
8:00am: Dorina Mentuccia; Betty Milite
10:0am: Renato Carani; Dr. William & Virginia Starsiak
Noon: Raymond & Kathryn Hartigan; Carmela Stella; 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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“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” Matthew 16:26
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Remember, you are what you are in the eyes of God, and nothing else.” We often forget this stewardship wisdom when we spend all of our time, talent, and treasure to gain more of the world’s riches. We need to set our priorities based on God’s values and not the values of the material world.
Sunday Collection Actual Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall)
August 23, 2020 $16,638 $21,000 ($4,362)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2021 YTD $147,185 $168,000 ($20,815)
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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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Church of St. Mary Website
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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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