June 25, 2023:
The Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH NEWSLETTER
The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045
Summer Office Hours: 8:30am to 1:00pm Monday - Friday
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From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor |
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-------If you were to look around the Upper or Primary Grade Centers of our three-time award-winning Blue-Ribbon School you would find the classrooms as well as the hallways empty of administration, faculty and staff. The school year has the school buildings filled with the energy of our students and the dedication and commitment of faculty and administration. During the summer there are other types of work that takes place in the school buildings.
-------The short months of summer are filled with projects that help allow for the passing on of faith and educating of the minds and hearts of our students. The summer construction projects, the upgrades to technology and to the buildings have the schools filled with a different type of buzz.
-------One word that gets the hair on the back of my neck to stand up is “asbestos”. Well, that word was shared recently in the midst of projects that are in the process of being undertaken. The School Breezeway, built over fifty years ago has asbestos panels. These panels need to be ‘abated’ before any work can be done on the breezeway. After fifty years of use, and wear and tear by our Lake County winters, the time has come to investigate the structural integrity of the breezeway. The discovery of the asbestos in the exterior panels has slightly delayed this project. Asbestos abatement has to take place prior to any other effort on the breezeway. As of today, the planned abatement project will take place the week of July 7 – July 14. At that time the walkway and driveway underneath the breezeway will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians. Please plan according for coming to Mass at that time.
-------The breezeway is just one of many projects taking place at the Church of St. Mary this summer. Some of the other projects include upgrades to the safety and security systems at the School and Parish, improving and upgrading the technology infrastructures on campus, fixing, repairing and sealing/striping the parking lots, updating the boiler for the Upper Grade Center school buildings, replacing the Fire Detection System at the Primary Grade Center. These are some of the main projects being undertaken this summer.
-------These projects have been discussed and reviewed by the Parish Finance Council. The council has a long-term capital projects plan to guide and prepare projects in the scheduling of work, subject to evolving situations that consistently require plan adjustment. In additional to the monthly financial statements, the upcoming projects are discussed and reviewed. Donations to the Fr. Barry Preservation Fund are one means of revenue to cover some of these expenses. Bequests made to the parish and unrestricted donations by parishioners assists the Finance Council in planning for and funding these projects and all ministry at our parish.
-------This is the last and final weekend of the current fiscal year. The Archdiocese of Chicago fiscal year runs from July 1 – June 30 each year. Thanks go out to one and all for your generous support in the offertory collection and other collections supporting the parish and efforts of the Archdiocese and the Catholic Church Universal.
-------Mark your calendars and save the date for Saturday, August 5. In addition to the annual Lake Bluff Gazebo Mass, we are planning on offering food and fellowship following the 5:00pm evening Mass. If you would like to participate and help organize this parish celebration please reach out to my Administrative Assistant, Mrs. Leslie Ardell at the Parish Office [(847) 234.0205] or at Lardell@churchofstmary.org.
-------I am welcoming a priest friend from Zambia to our parish for some time this summer. In addition to visiting me he is also visiting another priest friend of his on assignment here in the United States. Fr. Deogratius “Deo” Kaundula is a priest of the diocese of Lusaka, Zambia. I look forward to you welcoming him and introducing him to you in the coming weeks.
-------God bless you in living your faith in word and action these summer days,
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St. Mary’s Church Livestream has moved to YouTube™
Go to the Official Church of St. Mary YouTube™ channel to view any and all live-streamed Masses or Funerals. There will be a link to our Livestream YouTube™ channel at the top of our Facebook page as we launch so users who are used to Facebook still have this option.
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March with Us!
Current and Alumni SOSM families are invited to march with us at one of our summer parade outings:
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Tuesday, July 4 - Lake Bluff 4th of July Parade - meet at 9:30 a.m.; parade starts at 10:00 a.m.
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Wednesday, August 2 - Lake Forest Day Parade - meet at 9:45 a.m.; parade starts at 10:00 a.m.
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Children's Worship Bulletin for June 25, 2023:
Click for ages 3+ HERE for ages 7+ HERE .
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, June 24 - Sunday, July 2, 2023
Saturday, June 24, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Mass - Church
Sunday, June 25, 2023:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 3:30pm - Piano Quartet Concert - Church
Monday, June 26, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, June 27, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Summer School of Faith - MPR
Wednesday, June 28, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 5:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
Thursday, June 29, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 4:00pm: Handbell Choir - CCR
+ 6:45pm: Men's Faith and Fellowship Group - PCCR
Friday, June 30, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, July 1, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Mass - Church
Sunday, July 2, 2023:
+ 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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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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II Danny Berardini and Emma Sameroynina
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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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Victoria Mansfield Campbell
Joan Dolan
Sharon Ebelhardt
Carolyn Cimarrusti Erickson
Gary Gwizdala
Cynthia Hartsaw
Christian Jenko
Terry Thomas Kearns
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Suzanna Kocis
Theo Kramer
James Krueger
Ruth Ann Lachenauer
Ken Leitch
Caroline Lyczko
Jim MacNaughton
Carolina Martinez
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This new sick list began on June 4 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:
Louis Ruffolo
(husband of Dora Ruffolo;
father of Mary [David] Rauch and
Ivana Ruffolo [Michael] Horak;
grandfather Louis and Bella Rauch)
Linda Weber
(wife of Richard Weber;
mother of Allison, Madeleine, and Stephanie)
Helen Moloney
(mother of Lynn [Rick] Anderer, George [Judy] Moloney, Sue [Steve] Black, Anne [Ken] McQuillen, and Brian [Cheryl] Moloney)
Harold "Bud" Metzger
(father of Michael [Sarah] Metzger; grandfather of Sophie and Hannah Metzger)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, June 24, 2023:
7:30am: Samantha Lee Williams; Betty Milite; James Swarthout
5:00pm: Donna Mentucci; Susan Jennings; Billy Aiston
Sunday, June 25, 2023:
8:00am: Lois Thomas; Mr. & Mrs. Orlando Corra; Richard Mazzetta
10:00am: Rosemary Sheahen; Chuck Seyb; Marie & Tom Pfeiffer
Noon: Eugene DiVito; David McCall; Alan Adamski, Sr.; People of St. Mary’s
Monday, June 26, 2023:
7:30am: Helen J. Kiwala; Nancy Jane Verkler; Special Intention for Rosalie McDaniel
Tuesday, June 27, 2023:
7:30am: Benedicta Lee; Joseph Sitka
Wednesday, June 28, 2023:
7:30am: Vito Cimarrusti
Thursday, June 29, 2023:
7:30am: Dan Dressel; Eileen Lupton; Carl Haas
Friday, June 30, 2023:
7:30am: Kevin Sutherland; James Swarthout
Saturday, July 1, 2023:
7:30am: William Palmer; Jane Helton; Peter Gillespie
5:00pm: Teri Goudie; Aldo Raganelli; Marie Conrath
Sunday, July 2, 2023:
8:00am: Cimarrusti-Valentino Family; Bill Bailey; Mr. & Mrs. Edmond Kirthisinghe
10:00am: Loren & Isabel Smith; Michael Davis;Deceased Members of the Lerum Family
Noon: Dr. Joseph Mowad; Anne & Ted Clifford; Catherine & Thomas L. Sullivan;
--------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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Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
June 4, 2023-------------------------- ---------------------- $15,954--------- ------ -- $25,000 -------------(($9,046)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD------- $1,265,645----------------$1,225,000----------------$40,645
Total Sharing Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD -------$117,496,956
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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
+ 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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