May 1, 2022:
Third Sunday of Easter
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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-------This week has been filled with Easter celebrations at the Church of St. Mary. Earlier this week the Religious Education program completed its year, serving the children of the families of the Church of St. Mary. Each year during Lent, the classrooms participate in the Catholic Relief Services “Rice Bowl” campaign. With prayers, with almsgiving, with excitement, the students work with their classmates to be the grade that contributes more than any other grade in the Lenten almsgiving Rice Bowl. The end of the year prayer service highlights the generosity of the students and families, and all receive a small chocolate Rice Krispies candy bar. The class that contributes the largest offering to feed the hungry throughout the RE Rice Bowl challenge is given a larger candy bar. All of the students are enriched by the prayers, the competition, and the treat given to them on the last day of class.
-------The Religious Education program, facilitated by Mrs. Jeannie Brunk, the parish Director of Religious Education and Mrs. Joy Pacheco, the Associate Director, work with the faith-filled catechists and supportive families in offering a faith-filled learning environment for the children to grow in their faith. The RE program has sessions on Sunday mornings, on Tuesday afternoons and evenings as well as the intensive program, which includes one week in the summer and six Sundays during the school year. We are busy completing and wrapping up this year, with registration for next year beginning on Sunday, May 1. All families interested in learning more about the offerings of the RE program are encouraged to contact the Religious Education office.
-------The Parent’s Association of the School of St. Mary (SOSM) offers events and opportunities for families of the School of St. Mary to come together in friendship, to come together in support, to come together to raise funds to support the educational efforts at the SOSM. Some of the events are “fun raisers” while others are “fund raisers.” An important “Fund Raiser” is now just weeks away, the 2022 Spring Gala. There are many ways that you can support the Parent’s Association, support the SOSM and support the 2022 Spring Gala. You can visit the Gala website at bit.ly/SOSMGala.
The funds raised at the Spring Gala helps the School of St. Mary thrive by supporting:
- Technology, tools, and resources for every child and in every classroom
- Opportunities for learning outside the classroom through athletics, the arts, leadership
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- Financial aid to help Crusader families
- Competitive salaries, benefits, and ongoing professional development for our dedicated and caring faculty and staff
-------Thanks to the many sponsors and the many benefactors of the Church of St. Mary that support the School of St. Mary. I hope to see many of you at the Dancing in the Moonlight 2022 Spring Gala on Friday, May 13.
-------While scanning some files, I came across the following. In the poem, “The Wreck of the Deutschland,” Gerard Manley Hopkins wrote, ‘Let Him Easter in us.’ Our lives are forever different when we allow Jesus to Easter in us. When we let Jesus Easter in us we are changed in ways we do not fully understand. Jesus in me can transform my attitude; give me a simpler outlook, a more childlike hope. The power of the Resurrection continues to transform our lives and in turn our world. As we live these extraordinary 50 days of the Easter Season in 2022, may each of us let Jesus ‘Easter in us.’
-------This Saturday, April 30 is a very special day for the Church of St. Mary. We celebrate first Holy Communion for our students who have been desiring to share in the Eucharist with their family members and fellow parishioners. May our joyous First Communicants find spiritual nourishment in the celebrating of the Mass and the gift of the Eucharist every week in their lives, as they live and give thanks for Jesus in the Sacraments, in the Eucharist, in their family, and in their parish.
-------May God bless us as we walk with Jesus in newness of life,
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The need for aid in the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine is ongoing, as the Russian attacks and bombing have not ceased. You may contribute help to Catholic Relief Services and their support of Caritas Ukraine HERE.
Thank you for your ongoing prayers and support for our suffering brothers and sisters.
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Children's Worship Bulletin for May 1, 2022:
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ST. MARY'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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SAVE THE DATES:
2022-2023 Religious Education Enrollment
Mark your calendars, Online Registration will open May 8
Classes are open to children of registered parishioners of the Church of St. Mary, who will be in Kindergarten-8th Grade*. The RE Program supports families in the formation of their children in the Catholic Faith by:
o Offering an environment where children grow closer in their relationship with God
o Encouraging children to learn their prayers and develop their prayer life
o Teaching and catechizing through textbooks, videos, and creative activities
*Please visit the Religious Education website for details and curriculum as well as guidelines for Sacramental Preparation.
INTENSIVES (Grades 6-8): June 13-17, 2022
Intensive classes are open for our students who are:
o COMMITTED to attending longer class periods for Confirmation Preparation
o CAPABLE of working independently between class sessions
o And would benefit from a condensed schedule
Students will need to attend one week (June 13-17) and six Sundays throughout the school year. If your student is currently enrolled in Intensives, all assignments (including Mass Reflection sheets) must be turned in prior to registering for 2022-2023. Online Registration will open May 8.
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Totus Tuus Summer Youth Camp, July 17-22, 2022:
We are excited to welcome Totus Tuus this summer for our children entering 1st-6th Grade (for the 2022-2023 School Year). The Totus Tuus program aims to inspire young people to long for holiness, develop a deep desire for conversion and personally renew their faith with a stronger prayer life. Through evangelization and catechesis, Totus Tuus seeks to foster openness to the sacrifices and blessings of the various Christian vocations. Totus Tuus is a program of the Archdiocese of Chicago. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
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Questions? Contact 847.234.0090 | religioused@churchofstmary.org
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Registration is now OPEN!
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open, and classes are filling fast! If you want to learn more about any of the programs, please join Mandy Castle, Director of Admissions, at one of our upcoming events. All programs are virtual, and current and prospective students are encouraged to attend.
- May 13 - 9:30am Virtual Middle School Information Session
- May 20 - 9:30am Virtual Kindergarten Information Session
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Gala Raffle: Order your raffle tickets today for a chance to win a K-8 tuition scholarship for one student next school year (or $5,000), while supporting the Crusader Fund! Tickets are $100/each, and only 500 tickets will be sold. The winning ticket will be drawn at the Gala – you don’t need to be present to win: bit.ly/SOSMRaffle
Gala Silent Auction: This year’s silent auction starts Friday, May 6, and more details about all of the AMAZING donations up for bidding will be available soon. The auction is open to ALL – you can join the bidding fun (and support the Crusader Fund) anywhere by logging into:
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HOLY COMMUNION TO THOSE IN CARS
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Please note: The offering of Holy Communion to those in cars is discontinued as of this month.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, April 30 - Sunday, May 8, 2022
Saturday, April 30, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 11:00am: First Holy Communion - Church
+1:00pm: First Holy Communion Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC Mass
Sunday, May 1, 2022:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
Monday, May 2, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, May 3. 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm: Handbell Choir Practice - CCR
Wednesday, May 4, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 9:15am: Guild Board Meeting - PCLR
+ 5:00 - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
Thursday, May 5 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Choir Practice - Church
Friday, May 6, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 9:00am: May Crowning - Church
Saturday, May 7, 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, May 8, 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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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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I Christian Paul Schmidt and Suzanne Huszagh Schmidt
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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
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 ugustl. 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:
Germaine Blase Clifford (mother of Michael [Paige] Clifford; grandmother of Timothy [Mary Kate], Andrew, and Matthew Clifford)
Shirley Bialas (grandmother of Ashley Rylander)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, April 30, 2022:
7:30am: Theodore Kuta; Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti
5:00pm: Eliseo Elisei; Bob Pommer & Anna & Carl Deckmeyer
Sunday, May 1, 2022:
8:00am: Roger McGuire; Peter R. Monahan
10:00am: Megan Starsiak; Jean Stepan
Noon: Catherine & Tom L. Sullivan; Deceased Members of the Mike & Clara Zachary -------Family; People of St. Mary’s
Monday, May 2, 2022:
7:30am: Kristin Mohr; Ryan Stoll
Tuesday, May 3, 2022:
7:30am: Angela Chiapelas; Janet & Thomas Striker
Wednesday, May 4, 2022:
7:30am: Barbara Claeys; Jerry Mordini; Special Intention for The Women of
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Thursday, May 5, 2022:
7:30am: Mary Fox; Ann Cimarrusti; José Dator
Friday, May 6, 2022:
7:30am: Frank Cimarrusti; Carol Madigan; Tom Lavelle
Saturday, May 7, 2022:
7:30am: Kristin & Roger Mohr; Catherine Mariella
5:00pm: Aldo Raganelli; Special Intention for Tom & Nancy Sheahan
Sunday, May 8, 2022:
8:00am: All Mothers
10:00am: All Mothers
Noon: All Mothers
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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“Peter was distressed that Jesus had said to him a third time, ‘Do you love Me?’ and he said to Him, ‘Lord, You know everything; You know that I love You.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed My sheep.’ ” JOHN 21:17)
All of us are challenged to show our love for Jesus and others. Discern how God is calling you to use your time in prayer, your talent in charitable works, and your treasure to assist those in need. Remember that giving is an act of worship and helps advance the mission of our parish and greater Church.
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Sunday Collection--------------------------------------Actual-----------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
April 24, 2022------------------------------------------ $21,184--------- -- $22,000 -------------($817)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2022 YTD--- $1,092,404------------$902,000 ------------$190,404
Easter Collection Fiscal 2022 YTD ------ ----$93,360--- ------------$100,000 -------------($6,140)
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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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