January 31, 2021: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Newsletter
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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How often do we assure others, “I will pray for you!”? How fortunate are we to hear those reassuring words, “You are in my prayers”?
Those are much more than simple statements. They are powerful declarations of our faith and our belief in the active grace of God in our lives. We may be familiar with the statement, “There but for the grace of God go I” when we hear of someone dealing with a hardship or a tragedy. Prayer is central to our lives as God’s children. Prayer is the cornerstone of our lives of faith. Prayer, communing with God, is the way that we grow, we mature, and we develop a trust in God’s guiding providence especially in the midst of difficulty in carrying our cross.
Jesus’ disciples answered the invitation to “follow me” spoken on the lips of Jesus. They experienced firsthand the way that Jesus, in relationship with his Father, spent time in prayer. There are numerous stories, many passages in the four gospels that reveals Jesus in prayer. The disciples themselves asked Jesus to teach them to pray. We echo those very same beautiful words each and every time the poetic words of the Our Father rise from our hearts and are released to our Heavenly Father.
There are many types of prayers handed down through the history of the Catholic Church. Its two thousand year lived history has people of faith praying as Jesus taught, gathering to remember what we were told to do in his memory, prayers honoring his Mother and our Blessed Mother.
As a faithful believer, Jesus followed the traditions passed on in the Jewish faith. He was raised by his parents and was often found in the temple, and depending on how you read the second chapter of Luke’s gospel, finding Jesus lost in the temple. (Yes I agree this is a contradiction for Jesus was always at home in the temple.)
Part of our rich tradition of faith is to remember people in our prayer when we come to St. Mary’s to participate in the Mass. Mass cards are a beautiful expression of your faith as a Catholic Christian, as well as a token of your love for a particular person. When you send a Mass card from the Church of St. Mary, you are initiating a spiritual process which will culminate in the prayerful remembrance of your intentions in the Masses and prayers of the parishioners of St. Mary’s.
The Church teaches about the importance of the faithful performing corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Offering Masses for the deceased belongs to the corporal work of mercy we call “burying the dead.” Praying for sanctification of the deceased extends back to our Jewish roots. In 2 Maccabees we hear the hero Judas Maccabeus calling for sacrifices to be offered for the expiation of the sins of fallen soldiers. 2 Maccabees was written almost two hundred years before Jesus’ birth.
Each and every one of us, members of the Church share in an earthly pilgrimage. In the Eucharist Prayer we pray that “You are indeed Holy and to be glorified, O God, who love the human race and who always walk with us on the journey of life.” We do not walk alone – we walk with God, we walk with one another. In the preface of the Mass for funerals, the Church highlights; “Indeed for your faithful, life is changed but not ended.”
A Mass can be offered for a person who is still living. Though we often think of having a Mass said for those who have died, Masses can be offered for those who are still alive. If you know someone who could benefit from the spiritual graces that come with having a Mass said on their behalf, there is no need to delay in doing so.
When we come to participate in the Mass, we come in “thanksgiving”. You can also have a Mass said in thanksgiving or for a celebration. Most people remember to have a Mass said for the death of a loved one and a few may think to have a Mass offered for a special intention or friend who is suffering, but rarely do we think of having a Mass offered for a celebration where we offer prayers of gratitude to God.
The celebration of the Eucharist is the highest form of worship in the Catholic Church because we unite ourselves with Christ's sacrifice on the cross in worship of his Father. The reason that this tradition has been passed on for centuries is because of the many spiritual fruits that result from this form of prayer. The Mass is the highest form of worship on Earth, there are many fruits and graces that result from having a Mass said.
Yes, it is customary to give an offering when requesting a Mass for an intention. The money given to the Church signifies love. All these offerings are united to the offering of Christ in the Mass as our love is joined to his and made powerful because it is offered in him.
It was in February of 1969, St. Paul VI expressed our practice of making an offering for Mass as “the faithful, desiring in a religious and ecclesial spirit to participate more intimately in the Eucharistic sacrifice, add to it a form of sacrifice of their own by which they contribute in a particular way to the needs of the Church and especially to the sustenance of her ministers” (In the Tradition of the Church).
There are a large number of requests that come to the Parish Office, as an expression of the deep faith of parishioners. In addition to having a Mass said at St. Mary’s, the request for a Mass may be fulfilled at our sharing parish, Most Blessed Trinity or in a Mission diocese, at the request and intention of the person having the Mass offered.
Intentions can be included in the Masses celebrated this month, for an intention, or for the repose of the soul of a deceased loved one. This is offered at St. Mary’s because of the volume of requests received and our commitment to remember in prayer the intentions requested and made to the Parish Office.
Know that the needs of the entire parish are “offered up” whenever a Mass is offered at St. Mary’s, highlighting our membership in the body of Christ, praying in community and journeying in faith together to the hope of Eternal Life.
We celebrate Catholic Schools Week through next Saturday, February 6th. This year there will be a number of activities for current and future school families to participate in. The schedule of events is sure to bring joy and smiles to our students and faculty. For more information regarding registering for the School of St. Mary, scheduling a tour and learning more about the wonderful Catholic education that takes place in our parish school, interested parties are encouraged to reach out to Mrs. Mandy Castle by phone at 847-295-4830 or via email at mcastle@schoolofstmary.org.
In less than three weeks, the School of St. Mary’s Growing Together in Love Virtual Gala will be held on Friday, February 19th, 6:30 to 8:00pm. Please visit the link to the Virtual Gala - https://lovestmarys.com/ - to learn how you can support, donate and register for this wonderful Gala for the School of St. Mary.
As we come together this weekend we reflect on and pray for the Holy Spirit to guide our discernment of our support of the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. Thanks for your generosity in supporting this important appeal in the Archdiocese, even more important this year because of the continued impact of the COVID-19 on our local Church.
May God bless us, our loved ones and our nation with the peace we find alone in Christ Jesus.
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Annual Catholic Appeal 2021 |
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Please Make Your Gift
to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal
Come, follow me … and bring hope to the world
Many families in our parish will be receiving the Annual Catholic Appeal mailing from Cardinal Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries, parishes, and schools who receive funding from the Appeal, we thank you for your gifts. Please return your response as soon as possible.
The Annual Catholic Appeal offers a wonderful opportunity to answer Jesus’ call to “Come, follow me … and bring hope to the world.” This is especially important during these trying and challenging times. Many in our parishes are affected financially by the pandemic, and we encourage giving at all levels to support this initiative.
When we financially support the work of our parish, our archdiocese and the Catholic Church throughout the world, we experience a feeling of deep gratitude, especially when we contemplate God’s many gifts to us personally. By sharing our wealth through gifts to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal, we demonstrate our commitment to the Church and each other.
Please click HERE to make a credit card one-time gift, a recurring sustaining gift, or pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal.
You can also mail a check to the Annual Catholic Appeal: 835 North Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 60611-2030. Gifts made through stock, Donor Advised Funds and IRA distributions can also be made by calling 312.534.7959.
93 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to the critical work of the schools, parishes, agencies, and ministries of the Archdiocese of Chicago. We do not share your information, nor do we sell or rent our lists.
Text-to-Give Instructions
There is an option to make a gift on mobile phones via a text-to-give number for this year’s Appeal. Here is the phone number and keyword to share with your parish and in emails and/or electronic bulletins:
- Keyword: ACA2021 (not case sensitive)
- Phone number: 345345
Text-to-Give instructions:
1. Using a mobile device, open your text message application.
2. Enter the phone number 345345 in the To: section.
3. Type the keyword “ACA2021” (not case sensitive) in the message of your text application.
4. Hit the send button.
5. A text reply to your phone will give you a hyperlink to a secure online giving form.
6. Complete your gift by filling out the form and submitting.
a. On the form, do not select the “Donate” button at the top; you are already in the right form through the text message hyperlink.
7. Gifts will be processed by the Annual Catholic Appeal.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday January 30, 2021 - Sunday, February 7, 2021
<--- Register for Attending & Volunteering
Saturday, January 30, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00-9:00am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm: Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
Sunday, January 31, 2021:
+ 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, February 1, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
Tuesday, February 2, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
Wednesday, February 3, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 5:00-7:00pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament --> Register via SignUp Genius
Thursday, February 4, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
Friday, February 5, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
Saturday, February 6, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00-9:00am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm: Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
Sunday, February 7, 2021:
+ 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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January 31, 2021: Gospel Reflection for Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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In Sunday’s first reading from Deuteronomy, Moses assures the people that God will raise up a prophet from among their own people; more so, that this prophet will speak for God. This is nothing new; being a prophet for the God of Israel meant that you speak what God commands you to speak. Quite often what you told to the community would make them uncomfortable for a prophet for God told people to take care of the poor, the widows and the orphans; those who had no social or legal status. That the community is to be sure they are brought into the community and treated as equals. A prophet for God also was critical of those who worshiped false gods, whether they are pagan gods or the gods of greed, vanity and so on. Moses cautions his people to not fall for gimmicks or false claims of power. Look and listen as to the intention behind the words of the prophet. To refuse to listen to a prophet of God is to refuse God.
This brings us to Sunday’s gospel where we hear Jesus preaching with a new authority which should have bells going off in our minds… is he this prophet Moses spoke of? Jesus enters the synagogue on the Sabbath and teaches. In this action alone he has done two incredible things. For someone who is not part of the religious elite, the Scribes, Elders & Pharisees, Jesus has entered sacred space (a synagogue) and a sacred time (Sabbath) and interprets scripture. Those in attendance were astonished with what Jesus taught them. An unclean spirit cried out to Jesus demanding to know what Jesus’ intentions are for the demons. Here again we see something unique as anyone who was deemed “unclean” was banished from the community and had to stay far away from the community warning anyone if they came near. However we see that this person with an unclean spirit is in sacred space and on the Sabbath as well! Jesus will heal this unclean person on the Sabbath, something that the religious elite do not like, for practicing Jews do not work (healing people) on the Sabbath. The fact that Jesus will do this on several occasions is something that the religious elite will eventually use against him as he increasingly becomes a threat to their way of living. A way of living that separates groups of people into hierarchies, something God does not wish for.
The demon knows who Jesus truly is, for it even calls him by his title, “…I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” Jesus quickly tells the demon to be quiet and to come out of the person. Jesus being who he is, the demon has no choice but to do as Jesus commands. Why did Jesus tell him to be quiet and effectively keep the demon from letting everyone know that Jesus is the Holy One of God? Why not let everyone know, wouldn’t that make Jesus’ mission all the easier?
In the Gospel of Mark we often hear Jesus telling either demons or his disciples not to tell others of the signs he has performed. The author of the gospel wants their community, and by extension us, to have a full understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Christ before we sign up to be one. Being a disciple of Christ, doing the will of God, does not mean your life will be easy and things will effortlessly fall into place. Quite the opposite. Doing the will of God means our own desires don’t just come after what God desires for us, but they come after everything else. We are to be other-centered not self-centered. What are the needs of other people, especially the marginalized, those who society would like to ignore, push aside? How do we use the gifts God has given us to help make heaven a reality here on earth? Striving for, fighting for these things can come at a great cost. It is the cost of discipleship and the author of the Gospel of Mark wants everyone to fully grasp that before signing on for the journey. It is something for each of us to give pause to- what cost are we willing to pay to do the will of God above all else?
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Is your family interested in Catholic School for next fall? Join us for a virtual open house, on Sunday, January 31, 2021 between 11:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. to learn more. We will feature information on both the Primary Grade Center and Upper Grade Center campuses. Tune into this zoom link, or see our website, https://www.schoolofstmary.org/admissions/open-house.cfm for more information:
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 857 0552 9331
Passcode: 05ZjtN
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Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed
Are you interested in helping seniors in your community? Catholic Charities partners with Meals on Wheels America to provide a noontime meal for those who are homebound or unable to prepare their own food due to physical or mental difficulties. Many of our Meals-on-Wheels clients see only one person per day—our volunteers. Many of them would be unable to live independently without home-delivered meals. Volunteers are needed throughout Lake County, but the need is greatest right now in Fox Lake, Wauconda, and Mundelein. This is a great role for a group or individual who has a few hours once a week or once a month. Substitute and seasonal volunteers are needed as well!
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The Soup Kitchen at Most Blessed Trinity is still serving those in need, but on a “take out” basis. As we have for the last several months, we will prepare “brown bag suppers” for our guests again on January 15. Our packets contain a well-filled meat and cheese sandwich, bag of chips, granola bar, a piece of fruit, and a drink (water or juice). We will need between 75 and 90 meals, and would welcome contributions of:
- Loaves of sandwich bread, preferably whole wheat
- Ham or turkey
- Sliced cheddar, American, or Swiss cheese
- Individual bags of chips
- Granola bars
- Oranges, apples, tangerines
- Juice boxes or bottles/cans of water
Any and all contributions are welcome. Since the Parish Center is closed, we would ask that you deliver them to Ellen Tierney. Please contact Ellen if you need any additional information: at ellenkelly@comcast.net or (847.295.4649)
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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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Wedding Banns
II John Streicher and Jacqueline Kuczewski
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
Brooke Bloom
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-Erickson
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
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Susan Ewert
Abby Furco
Esperanza Galikay
Jenny Green
Jeanne Gross
Jesus Guzman
Elizabeth Hand
Margaret Hartman
John Herbert
Hannah Hodgson
Edward Hoover
Michael Hrusovsky
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
Meg Macdonald
Angela Martinez
Carolina Martinez
John Mastro
Ralph Mastro
Robert Matthei
Derrick Mathews
Donna Mathews
Yvonne Tichelbaut McClosky
Kathryn McConnell
Janet McCue
Francis McCullough
Margaret Mary McIntyre
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Mary Anne Minich
Dolores Morrison
Barbara Neis
David O'Brien
Peter O'Brien
Joaquin Padilla
Tom Palella
Mary Margaret Pawl
Barbara Peddle
Mary Butterfield Peddle
James Dean Penar
Marie Pfeiffer
Lisa Pommer
Lil Porter
Marianne Powers
Carol Pozdel
Marcia Ries
Charlene Roberts
Mathew Rowley
Susan Schey
Bill Shafer
Colleen Sheerer
Tai (Pascal) Shin
Pat Spencer
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
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:
Barbara Nimesheim (wife of Frank Nimesheim; mother of Frank Nimesheim, Jr., Michelle Palumbo, and John Nimesheim)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
January 30, 2021:
7:30am: Betty Milite
5:00pm: Dorina Mentuccia; Special Intention for Denis Bancroft and Rose Bancroft
January 31, 2021:
8:00am: Diane Stocks
10:00am: Family of Doug McGraw
Noon: Harriet Kunach; People of St. Mary’s
February 1, 2021: Mary Harrington
February 2, 2021: Gwen Wheelock Labus; Myrtle Wheelock
February 3, 2021: Special Intention for Langdon Alger
February 4, 2021: People of St. Mary’s
February 5, 2021: Catherine E. Faust; Renate Arneson
February 6, 2021:
7:30am: People of St. Mary’s
5:00pm: Aldo Raganelli; Toni Muzzarelli & George Muzzarelli
February 7, 2021:
8:00am: People of St. Mary’s
10:00am: People of St. Mary’s
Noon: Stephen Foley, Sr; Stefan Heinrich; 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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“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” MARK 1:17
Jesus’ call to “Follow me” is a call to all Christians! The call is in the here and now, in our present circumstances, not when we think we are “ready” or have everything in order. Good stewardship of our God-given gifts means that things aren’t always going to go according to our schedule and that God has a much better plan in store for each of us.
Sunday Collection Actual Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall)
January 24, 2021 $19,898 $21,000 ($1,103)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2021 YTD $617,701 $609,000 $8,701
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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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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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