January 15, 2023:
The Second 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
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From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor |
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-------We concluded the Christmas season this past Monday with the celebration of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. We now enter into the liturgical season of “Winter Ordinary” time. Another word used to refer to this time is “counted.” Today is the second Sunday of ordinary time, which continues through the seventh Sunday of ordinary time, leading us into the holy Lenten season. May we give thanks, recognize, and count the blessings and graces we share in our lives as followers of Jesus.
-------While preparing for Mass for the Baptism of the Lord, I found the following quotes speaking about the power and importance of Jesus’ Baptism: “The scriptural account of Christ's Baptism has beautiful connections to powerful stories of God's action in the Old Testament. In the creation account (Gen 1:2), God’s Spirit is described as a wind hovering over the water; that same Spirit is shown over the waters of the Jordan here to show that in Baptism we are made a new creation in Christ. Christ, as the Second Adam, has opened up a truly new form of life with God, and in Christian Baptism, we die with Christ and rise with Him to this new life of Resurrection (2 Tim 2:11, Romans 6:3-5, Benedict XVI, Jesus of Nazareth, Volume II, p. 274).
-------The word “baptize” comes from the Greek word that means to “plunge” or “immerse.” In baptism, the faithful are immersed and plunged into Christ’s death; they emerge from the water with Christ as a new creation through His resurrection. The water becomes a way to new life, much like the Israelites passed through the Red Sea in their liberation from captivity in Egypt.”
-------When you visit Holy Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago, located in the sanctuary you will see their new and enlarged baptistry. Sitting in the pews, looking up to the altar and sanctuary, the baptistry is to your right. The location of and the increase in size of their font was eye catching to me when I was at the cathedral. If you have prayed at St. Mary of Vernon, St. Mary of the Assumption in Mundelein, Holy Cross in Deerfield, St. Patrick’s in Wadsworth, or other parishes with larger fonts you have seen various styles and designs in local parishes. These larger fonts allow for the baptism of catechumens coming into the faith through the RCIA.
Historically, in the Catholic Church, baptistry shapes have communicated a powerful statement. (If you have ever visited the Duomo, in Florence, Italy, the baptistry is in its own building outside of the cathedral.) Whether called fonts or pools, these deliberate designs were generally large enough to hold an adult. In the early church, catechumens were baptized after the long dark Easter Vigil. Baptism births a person to a new Christian life. Walking down into the water and up out of it helps the newly baptized person experience dying with Christ, being buried with Christ, rising with Christ, and living with Christ. The sacrament of baptism in the Catholic Church has water poured over the head of those being baptized three times, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. The Trinitarian blessing is part of the Catholic Sacrament of Baptism. When pools and fonts are large enough to bathe in, they emphasize baptism as a washing away or cleansing of sins.
-------Conversations have taken place at meetings of the Parish Staff, Parish Council, and Parish Finance Council about updating and enlarging the baptismal font at our parish. These conversations started in 2021 and continue this year. The pedestal font at St. Mary’s is suited for infant baptism, but not adult baptism. We are able to enlarge our font so that adults as well as infants can be prayerfully and properly baptized into the faith of the Catholic Church. Inspired Artisans, Ltd. has been working with us in designing and planning for the new font that will fit into the church architecture at St. Mary’s. They are based out of Milwaukee and are known worldwide for the beauty and quality of their work. We are waiting to hear from them, regarding supply chain issues in the materials needed for our parish project. As more information is known I will make sure to share it with the Parish Staff, Parish Council, Parish Finance Council and the parishioners. The hope is that we will be able to have the expansion of our current pedestal font completed this year.
-------Later this month we will again celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The children will participate in the 10:00am Mass on Sunday, January 29, singing their hearts out and lifting the spirits of those who pray with them. For more information regarding registering children at the School of St. Mary for next year, you can reach out to Mrs. Mandy Castle, School of St. Mary Director of Admissions, at: mcastle@schoolofstmary.org.
-------Thanks to those who made a generous gift to St. Mary’s at Christmas. It is our hope that we will achieve the budgeted amount for Christmas as contributions continue to be received at the Parish Office.
-------May we turn to God who strengthens us in living with Christ in 2023,
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For pilgrimage brochure please click HERE.
For pilgrimage registration please click HERE.
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Join us at 10:00am Mass on Sunday, January 29, 2023 for a special SOSM Mass led by students. After service join us at the UGC for the Grand Reopening of the Library and a Book Fair with Lake Forest Book Store!
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Children's Worship Bulletin for January 15, 2023:
Click for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, January 14 - Sunday, January 22, 2023
Saturday, January 14, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Public Mass - Church
Sunday, January 15, 2023:
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
+ 12:00pm: RCIA - PCLR
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
Monday,January 16, 2023:
Parish Office Closed
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, January 17, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 6:00pm: St. Gerard Circle Meeting - PCCR
+ 7:00pm: Parish Council - PCLR
+ 7:00pm - Handbell Choir - CCR
Wednesday, January 18, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 6:45pm: RCIA - PCLR
+ 7:00pm: Knights of Columbus - PCCR
Thursday, January 19, 2032:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 7:00pm: Adult Choir - Church
+ 7:00pm: Bible Study - PCCR
Friday, January 20, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, January 21, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Public Mass - Church
Sunday, January 22, 2023:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 8:00am: RCIA - PCLR
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
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FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
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Endless Entertainment
Each year, Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein is transformed into a spectacular, fun-filled venue featuring more than 50 bands, activities, improv, theater, a cabaret-style student show, local food and beverage vendors, and much more for ages 21+.
Support the Students of Carmel Catholic
Street Scenes has contributed more than $11.8 million to assist Carmel Catholic High School students in meeting their educational goals by keeping tuition as low as possible and ensuring the best programming and activities are offered.
Hope to See You There!
Join in on the fun at Carmel Catholic High School’s largest annual fundraiser. Beat the lines at the door and purchase tickets in advance. This event is ages 21+. Family-friendly student show performances will be offered on February 5 and 9.
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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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I Kyle Duhon and Adrienne Mocogni
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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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Germaine Arnson
Beni-de Dieu Atibalentja
Michael Caringello
Kelly Bukaty
Chris Decker
Joan Dolan
Tanya Dornik
Cathy Foley
Karl Grubert
Hannah Hodgson
Christian Jenko
James Krueger
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Caroline Lyczko
Jim MacNaughton
Carolina Martinez
Susan McPhillips
Patty McQuinn
Joyce Nutt
Kit O’Brien
Bob O'Connell
Ricardo Pedemonte
Penny Peterson
Migdalia Reyes
Catherine Shin
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This new sick list began on December 1 and will continue through February.
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:
Bozena Skupinska
(sister of Barbara Ryser)
Steve Hernandez
(husband of Ophelia Hernandez; father of Steve, Javé, and Dan)
Jennie Rose Cascio
(mother of Linda [Dr. Stephen] Ganshirt; grandmother of Lauren, Ryan, and Graham)
Marie Pfeiffer
(mother of Cathy Lanyon)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, January 14, 2023:
7:30am: Dennis Cannon; Kenny Stavro; Joan Geldermann
5:00pm: Catherine Fillichio; Mickey Ryan; Max Wesolowski
Sunday, January 15, 2023:
8:00am: Ehret-Carey Families; Frank Cimarrusti;Paul Ivancich
10:00am: Jack Dhamer; Mary Ann Flattery; Frank & Pat Waldeck
Noon: Anne & Ted Clifford; Kevin Sutherland; Max Wesolowski; People of St. Mary’s
Monday, January 16, 2023:
7:30am: Edith Rizzo; William F. Frein; Deceased Members of the Giannelli Family
Tuesday, January 17, 2023:
7:30am: James McCall; Kenneth Hintzke; Deceased Members of the Nicolosi Family
Wednesday, January 18, 2023:
7:30am: William Vaughan; Robert Schroeder; Special Intention for the Giannelli Family
Thursday, January 19, 2023:
7:30am: Fr. Tom Hosinski; Allison Jansen; Richard Sierzega, Jr.
Friday, January 20, 2023:
7:30am: Mary Quinn; Charles Green; Carl Scichili; Steven Malin, Jr.; Rob LeClercq, Jr.
Saturday, January 21, 2023:
7:30am: Darla K. Femiak; Leo Sheridan; Robert E. Claude
5:00pm: Eliseo Elisei; Mary Quinn, Dolores Hynes
Sunday, January 22, 2023:
8:00am: Jinny Adamowski, Mary Scopelliti; Kevin Cunningham
10:00am: Maurita Gill Donlin; Robert Hughes;
-------------Deceased Members of the Craigmile-Maurer Families
Noon: Jennifer Decker; Mary Scopelliti; Tod Bourgart; 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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“Now the Lord has spoken who formed me as his servant from the womb...” ISAIAH 49:5
God have given each of us different gifts. In order for God’s plan to work, you have to do what God is calling you to do and I have to do what God is calling me to do. And guess what? God has given each of us a different plan! So, stop comparing yourself to others. Don’t let envy and jealousy enter your life. Be thankful for the gifts God has given you and generously share them with others.
Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
January 8, 2023------------------------ --------------------- $43,401------- ------ -- $25,000 -------- ---- $18,401
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD---------- $608,488----------------$675,000----------------$23,488
Total Christmas Collection Fiscal 2023 YTD-------- $226,371-------------$250,000-----------------(($25,629)
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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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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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