February 6, 2022: The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH NEWSLETTER The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045 Parish Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday - Friday Phone: (847) 234.0205 :: Email: receptionist@churchofstmary.org www.churchofstmary.org :: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofStMaryLF/

-------Members of the Parish Council participated in a Zoom® meeting about the Synod Process initiated by Pope Francis for the universal Church. A number of parishioners were able to participate in the Zoom® meeting as well.   -------I have asked Fr. Radley to share his hopes and prayers for the Synod as well as an invitation to the parishioners this weekend. Here are his words:   -------This past October, Pope Francis began a two-year process of listening and dialogue. This process is called a synod, a “journeying together.” The purpose of synods is to foster unity in the Church, to share information and experiences, and to study questions concerning the Church around the world.   -------The objective of this Synod on Synodality entitled “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission” is to listen, as the entire People of God, to what the Holy Spirit is saying to the Church.    -------Pope Francis has invited the entire Church, everyday people, both those who are actively involved in the life of the Church and those who have found themselves on the margins, to share about their journey with the Lord.   -------The Church is being invited to renew herself through this process of listening, accompaniment, and discerning what the Spirit is communicating to us. This Synod is for everyone, not just bishops, priests, and religious. The local and universal Church want to hear what you are thinking and feeling about the Church. What makes and breaks your heart about the Church?   -------For more detailed information about the Synod, please click HERE .

-------Fr. Mike and I encourage you to share your experiences of Church and your walk with the Lord by sharing via a Google Form by March 6, 2022. The link to the form will also be available on St. Mary’s website (www.churchofstmary.org) and on Facebook, beginning Monday, February 7. You will see that there are many questions to aid you in your discernment but know that they are only there to help. There is no specific question that needs to be answered. May the Holy Spirit continue to renew and inspire the Church!     -------May God bless you in 2022!

Men are you looking for something to do this winter to help enhance your roles as men? Husbands, fathers - any and all men over the age of 18! Come join other men of the Church of St. Mary in a walk through “That Man is You.”   We meet every Tuesday evening from 7:00-8:30pm. In February we will meet via Zoom®. Contact the Parish Office at (847) 234-0205 to receive the Zoom® link via email.

Children's Worship Bulletin for February 6, 2021: for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.

St. Mary's Religious Education

HOLY COMMUNION TO THOSE IN CARS

In the months ahead, we will be offering you the opportunity to come and receive the gift of the Eucharist in Holy Communion from your cars. This will take place on the last Sunday of each month, our next opportunity will be Sunday, February 27. All are welcome. This opportunity is especially for those who are not able to worship in person at St. Mary’s.  Please follow the directions below:    Starting at 1:00pm, after the congregation leaves the Noon Mass, cars may line up entering from the east Oakwood entrance.  Driving through the parking lot, proceed under the school breezeway and drive behind the church, stopping by the south church/elevator entrance where the priest will be.   Please stay in your car, with a mask fully covering your nose and mouth, waiting in prayer to receive the Eucharist.  The priest will process from car to car, offering the Eucharist.   After you receive the Eucharist you can pull over, parking your car in the parking lot, offering a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.

CHURCH SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE: Saturday, February 5 - Sunday, February 13, 2022 Saturday, February 5, 2022: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS + 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS   Sunday, February 6, 2022:   + 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS + 10:00am:  Livestream & PUBLIC MASS + 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS Monday, February 7, 2022: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am Tuesday, February 8, 2022: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am + 7:00pm: "That Man is You" ~ via Zoom® + 7:00pm: Parish Council Meeting ~ via Zoom® Wednesday, February 9, 2022: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am + 5:00 - 6:30pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church Thursday, February 10, 2022: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am + 7:00pm: Bible Study ~ via Zoom® Friday, February 11, 2022: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am Saturday, February 12, 2022: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS + 11:00am: First Reconciliation - Church + 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS   Sunday, February 13, 2022:   + 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS + 10:00am:  Livestream & PUBLIC MASS + 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS

FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

PLENARY INDULGENCE IN TIME OF CRISIS

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.

VOLUNTEER & ASSISTANCE

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: 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. Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral (anytime) http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass (Daily at 9:30am) TV: EWTN DirecTV Channel 370 Dish Network Channel 261 Verizon Fios Channel 285 XFinity Channel 33, 291, 1668 Relevant Radio:   1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT.  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.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

To read the Daily Scripture readings you may go to usccb.org and select "Daily Reading" at the top left menu. You may also go to "Today's Reading" at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings

PRAYER FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED

Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:

Nancy Carani Dennis Creegan Joan Dolan Bonnie Hawkins Josephine Isaacson James Krueger

Carolina Martinez Robert Matthei Debbie McNairney Lorrie Nacius John Sternberg

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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 this week, 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.

Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially: Stephen Menzies, Jr. (son of Stephen and Joanne Menzies) Yolanda Wilson (mother of Melissa Richards) Kathleen Greene Thayer (sister of Maureen Brennan and Mick Greene; mother of Maureen Kornacki, Sheila Yuza, and John, George, and Ann Thayer)

MASS INTENTIONS

Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass. Saturday, February 5, 2022: 7:30am: Carol J. Stroden; Nancy Jo Kasper 5:00pm: Rose O’Connell; Eleanor & John Gazinski Sunday, February 6, 2022: 8:00am: Radic-Neverka Family; Douglas William Schubert 10:00am: Sarah Moughamian; Joyce Fusello Noon: Eugene Graham; John Schnobrich; People of St. Mary’s Monday, February 7, 2022: 7:30am: Timothy Meyenberg; Vito Cimarrusti Tuesday, February 8, 2022: 7:30am: Robert Kovanda; Michael Winn Wednesday, February 9, 2022:  7:30am: Anastasia & Francis Rim; Drew Starsiak Thursday, February 10, 2022: 7:30am: Dolores Hynes; Thomas Paulson Friday, February 11, 2022: 7:30am: David Craigmile, Sr.; Thomas Paulson; Richard Latin   Saturday, February 12, 2022: 7:30am: George Hershey; Michael Winn 5:00pm: Scopelliti Family; Frank Waldeck Sunday, February 13, 2022: 8:00am: Cimarrusti-Valentino Family; Edward Hoover 10:00am: Catherine Mariella; William Leiser Noon: Katy Hoch Rogers; Dr. John Goin; 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!

STEWARDSHIP

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said, ‘send me!’ ” (ISAIAH 6:8) Every day, in little ways and in big ways, God asks, “Whom shall I send?” Whether it is someone to take on a new ministry, to give a friendly smile to a stranger, or say a word of encouragement to a friend, God constantly provides opportunities to help someone in need. The next time you hear God calling, have the courage to walk through the door and say “Here I am, Lord.” Sunday Collection          ------- ------- ----            Actual         Budgeted         Surplus/(Shortfall)   January 30, 2022---------------------------------------- $23,661      --- $22,000    -----------  $1,661  Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2022 YTD       $786,654         $660,000      -------  $126,654 

THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY

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:

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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