June 12, 2022:
Most Holy Trinity
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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-------Summer is a wonderful time. It is a time to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation, it is the time to visit with neighbors, family, and friends, it is the time to give active praise and thanks to God. I hear from many parishioners that travel that they make sure, in their planning, that they know ahead of time the closeness to a Catholic Church in the town they are traveling to as well as the Mass times. Taking time to give thanks on vacation reminds the family that “we never take a vacation from the Eucharist.” It also gives us the chance to experience worship in another church, seeing how they celebrate the Mass. May your summer include time for praying in community at St. Mary’s as well as churches you find in your summer travels.
-------The Knights of Columbus has a new and ongoing initiative to encourage more active participation in the Eucharist. The following link - www.kofc.org/eucharist - offers a number of videos and resources that you may share with family members and friends. I hope that you will be able to take some time and enjoy the reflections offered to all Catholics by the Knights of Columbus. Since COVID, we have been welcoming people to church as well as streaming the Mass daily. Currently, as of the second half of May 2022,we have approximately 55–58% of those who had regularly worshipped at St. Mary’s joining us again in person on weekends. I hope that the summer may be the time for those who haven’t yet returned to active presence and worship at Mass to do so. All are welcome at St. Mary’s – come and share in the gift of the Eucharist, praying with guests, parishioners, and family members.
-------When I started serving as pastor at St. Mary’s in July 2016, upon arriving on campus there were several pastoral staff positions that I needed to fill. The first hire I made back in 2016 was Mrs. Jeannie Brunk. She has brought children and families in the Religious Education program and in the sacramental programs of the parish closer to Jesus and to God. She has been devoted to working with and seeing the youth develop a better understanding of God’s love for them, seeing them mature in faith and helping them develop a foundation of prayer and faithfulness that they will rely on throughout their lives.
-------Following in the footsteps of her husband who retired a while ago, Jeannie shared with me that she is retiring at the end of June, 2022. I wish her all the best in her retirement, and know that she is a phone call away if a need arises. I am very happy to share with the parishioners of St. Mary’s that Mrs. Joy Pacheco; the Assistant Director of Religious Education, has accepted my offer to her to serve St. Mary’s as the new Director of Religious Education. Jeannie and Joy have worked prayerfully and closely over the last number of years and will be working to assure that there is a smooth transition. Families in the RE program have been encouraged to re-register for next year’s program. I am using this announcement and article to encourage those who haven’t yet re-registered to do so by the end of the month.
-------Please reach out to Jeannie Brunk on your own to thank her for her service and ministry to the youth and families of our parish. Also, reach out to Joy Pacheco to congratulate and support her in her new role, the Director of Religious Education at the Church of St. Mary, beginning July.
-------May the following prayer, deepen your awareness of the God of surprises, present and active in your life.
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-----------God of surprises,
-----------Sometimes when I really stop to think about all of this-
----------- Your revelation to Abraham and our ancestors,
------------Your desire to enter into Covenant with us-
-----------Wild mistake-makers though we are-
-----------Your decision to become human in Jesus,
-----------Your generous and merciful love for every human being through Him,
-----------Your humble acceptance even of death on a cross,
-----------Your resurrection from a death we thought absolute,
------------Your appearances that encouraged even the hardest hearts,
-----------Your return to the heavens and descent in the form of the Spirit,
----------- Your guidance and inspiration in every age since-
-----------When I really stop to think about all this,
------------I’m so awestruck I don’t know what I feel or think or believe-
------------I’m stuck staring at the sky like the disciples.
------------But I do believe, O Lord, this is why I come to you in prayer,
------------But deepen my belief, give it a sense of awe and amazement,
------------An awe and amazement that doesn’t paralyze me but sends me forth,
------------A loving witness to your love.
------------Amen.
--------------------- — Garrett Gundlach, SJ
-------God bless you with a prayerful and grateful heart this summer,
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Children's Worship Bulletin for June 12, 2022:
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, June 11 - Sunday, June 19, 2022
Saturday, June 11, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC Mass
Sunday, June 12, 2022:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
Monday, June 13, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, June 14. 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Summer School of Faith - MPR
Wednesday, June 15, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 6:00pm - Knights of Columbus - PCCR
Thursday, June 16, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Choir Practice - Church
Friday, June 17, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, June 18, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC Mass
Sunday, June 19, 2022:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
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FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
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Fall 2022 Adult Confirmation
for Vicariate I Parishioners
Are you an adult who missed receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation? Preparation for Confirmation for Vicariate I parishioners will be offered weekly on Mondays beginning Monday, September 12, 2022 from 7:00-9:00pm, at St. Edna Parish, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd. in Arlington Heights. Bishop Jeffrey Grob will preside at the Confirmation Mass to be held at St. Edna Parish, Arlington Heights, on Wednesday, November 9 at 7:00pm.
Information and a registration form can be found at:
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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:
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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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III Beauregard Dobbins and Alyssa Bazzanella
II Nick Roscetti and Corey Burns
I Michael Francis Lyons and Ekaterina Everhart
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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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Brooke Bloom
Jack Dhamer
Joan Dolan
Christian Jenko
James Krueger
Abby Logan
Caroline Lyczko
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Carolina Martinez
Robert Matthei
Debbie McNairney
Infant Julian Pusateri
John Sternberg
Kathleen K. Walters
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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 on May 1 and will continue through August. 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:
Carole “Cal” Stroh
(mother of Mark, Elizabeth, Ed, and Greg)
Patrick Inman
(father of David [Marzena] Inman)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, June 11, 2022:
7:30am: Craigmile-Maurer Family; Scott Baeseman; Martin Sobey
5:00pm:Marianne Powers; Dorina Mentuccia;
---------Special Intention for the Scopelliti Family
Sunday, June 12, 2022:
8:00am: James Kelly; Ehret-Carey Families; Margaret Davidson
10:00am: David Craigmile, Sr.; Richard Lombardi;
-----------Deceased Members of the Mike & Clara Zachary Family
Noon: Ryan Stoll; Julius Marks; Mary O’Brien; People of St. Mary’s
Monday, June 13, 2022:
7:30am: Peter Gillespie; Paul & Dolores Hynes; James Kelly
Tuesday, June 14, 2022:
7:30am: Dolores Fabbri; Ellie Burns; Sandy Browe
Wednesday, June 15, 2022:
7:30am: Raymond Cimarrusti; George & Emily Mihelic; Stephanie Klatt
Thursday, June 16, 2022:
7:30am: Janet Swenson; John Devaney; Jim Clark
Friday, June 17, 2022:
7:30am: Joseph Morahan; Edward & Adrienne Hoover
Saturday, June 18, 2022:
7:30am: Robert Raiford Falligant; Arthur Lyons;
---------St. Mary’s Rosary Group 48th Anniversary
5:00pm: Mary Jo McCabe: Ann O’Connell; Michael O’Connell
Sunday, June 19, 2022: ~ Father's Day
8:00am: All Fathers
10:00am: All Fathers
Noon: All Fathers
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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“But when He comes, the Spirit of truth, He will guide you to all truth...” (JOHN 16:13)
Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us know and live the truth. To prepare ourselves, we need to open our hearts to receive this gift before we can give it. Develop a daily prayer routine. Talk and listen to the Holy Spirit. This is best done in silence, when we can hear His response.
Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual-------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
June 5, 2022--------------------------------------------------- $27,536------------ -- $22,000 ------ ------$5,536
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2022 YTD--------- $1,217,488------------$1,034,000 ------------$183,488
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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
Bookmark our parish website for information on all parish ministries, events, contact information, and more!
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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