January 23, 2022: The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 23, 2022:

The Third 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/

-------Today you will see that I am focusing my article on celebrations at our Blue Ribbon School, and an effort in the Vicariate hosted by St. Joseph’s in Libertyville for those desiring more information about the worldwide synod.

------Every January our Blue Ribbon School celebrates Catholic Schools week. The following schedule provides you with some information of the events that will take place in the church, at the Upper Grade Center, and at the Primary Grade Center. As we enter Catholic Schools Week please join me in praying for our dedicated administration and faculty at our School. For information about the School of St. Mary you can reach out to Dr. Julie Brua, Principal, Mrs. Kathy Thompson, Assistant Principal, or Mrs. Mandy Castle, Director of Admissions. God bless you in 2022,

-------May God continue to bless our parishioners and benefactors of the parish and our three times recognized Blue Ribbon School.

-------Pope Francis is calling the universal Church to participate in a world-wide synod. There will be a Special Presentation on Saturday, January 29, 2022 titled: Let's Walk Together - Exploring the 2021-23 Synod Through Scripture. The presentor is Dr. Felipe Legarretta-Castillo, PhD. Professor at Loyola University Chicago’s Institute of Pastoral Studies.

-------The presentation is from 9:30am-11:00am on Zoom^®. Register online for the Zoom^® link and meeting information at stjoseph-libertyville.org/synod.

-------Last weekend, I asked the congregation streaming and in person in the Church of St. Mary, “If you had 5 minutes, to share your concern, what would you fill those five minutes with, in a conversation with Pope Francis?” How would you describe your faith journey? What does your faith mean to you today, in January 2022? How has the Church helped you grow in faith? How has the Church failed you in your faith journey? Might those be some probing questions to present to family members? Both family members active in the Church and family members that have stepped away from the Church?

-------May God bless you in 2022!

Children's Worship Bulletin for January 23, 2021:

for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.

There will be an Informational Meeting on Saturday, January 29, 12:00-1:00pm via Zoom^®.

(watch for link coming soon!)

All are invited who may be interested in the trip as well as those already registered. Hope you can join us!!

Please see more information about the pilgrimage in the brochure HERE .

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, January 30. 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, January 22 - Sunday, January 30, 2022

Saturday, January 22, 2022:

+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS

+ 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS

Sunday, January 23, 2022:

+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS

+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS

+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS

Monday, January 24, 2022: