May 14, 2023: Sixth 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 Phone: (847) 234.0205 :: Email: receptionist@churchofstmary.org www.churchofstmary.org :: https://www.facebook.com/ChurchofStMaryLF/

From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor

-------Today we welcome all mothers of our parish, with their children and families who pray with them at St. Mary’s. In the Prayers of the Faithful we also remember and pray for all of our mothers who are sharing eternity with our Blessed Mother. In this Easter season – if we are gathered with our moms at church or if our moms are looking down on us from heaven above – may the promises of Jesus bring peace to each and every one of us.

-------Parishioners of St. Mary’s, with Deacon Bob and Marietta Thomas and Fr. Radley, have been praying for us on their pilgrimage through Portugal, France, and Spain. This photograph to the right is of them praying in the convent of St. Teresa of Avila. It certainly appears that the joy of the Lord is with them from the smiles on their faces. I look forward to hearing more stories from the pilgrims upon their return to St. Mary’s in the coming days. -------One year ago, we welcomed Chase Hawkins to St. Mary’s to serve the parish as our Youth Minister. In his first year Chase has been present to the students in the school, to the students in the Religious Education program, to members of the RCIA program, helping with the Adult Faith Formation Liturgy presentations and has been very actively engaged in getting to know students in high school and their families.   -------Chase hopes to continue to call together, in a supportive way, parents of our youth as well as the youth as they develop their friendship with Jesus during high school as a firm foundation for their lives. Following the example and the model of Jesus, all ministry is relational – interacting with others in Jesus. From Scripture and our lived faith tradition we know Jesus started the Church with 12 followers. With the support of parents, encouraging their students to participate actively in COR Youth Group, being part of a Parent Group working with Chase for our youth, the COR Youth Ministry will grow and expand.

-------The Archdiocese has shared the dramatic impact on the lives of adolescents when they no longer participate in the Mass or in the life of the Church. Unfortunately, many families with youth disengage from active participation in or around the time of the Sacrament of Confirmation. For others it may be when activities, such as travel sports leagues, consume untold hours of a family’s schedule while in middle school. It cannot be overstated how much of an impact there is on the young people in a family that recognizes the importance of modeling faith in the home, being active in the life of the Church, and surrounding yourselves with people of similar values and morals.   -------Parents of students, 8th graders through high school, are invited to a meeting, conversation, and dialogue next Sunday, May 21, at 2:00pm in the Parish Center. Our 8th graders through high school seniors are invited to attend COR next Sunday, May 21, at 6:00pm for the Amazing Race. See details in today’s bulletin and in the social media communications sent to all families of our youth. Chase is inviting people to RSVP so he can plan properly for these events.   -------We are recruiting volunteers to help feed the hungry. On Monday mornings, parishioners pick up food at the Lake Forest Jewel and deliver to the Holy Family Food Pantry in Waukegan. The parish is looking for a few more people to join the team in this ministry. The commitment and obligation are for once a month and takes 1.5 hours roundtrip each time. Please reach out to me if you are interested. Thanks!   -------God bless you in living Easter joy in our Risen Lord and Savior,

CoSM Faith & Fellowship Men's Group   Please join us on Tuesday, May 23, as we welcome Scott Dotson, a fellow St. Mary’s Parishioner who will be presenting the Christian Golfer's Compass. We begin gathering together at 6:45pm with the program starting promptly at 7:00pm in the Parish Center Conference Room.   Please invite a friend or family member. We look forward to seeing you!

Religious Education Classes 2023-2024 Online Registration is now open for rising Kindergarten through 8th grade children of families who are registered parishioners at the Church of St. Mary. There is an early registration discount for registrations completed with fees and tuition paid in full by June 1. Please visit the Religious Education website for Enrollment details.

Sundays: K-5th grade from 9:30am-11:00am September 19*- May 5 Tuesdays: 1st Year -6th grade from 4:15-5:30 pm September 19*- May 7 Tuesdays: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from 7:00-8:30 pm September 19*-April 9 Intensives: June 12-16 from 8:45am-12:00 pm and October 1, November 5, December 3, January 21, February 4, March 3, & April 7 from 9:00-11:45am *Dates are subject to change

*INTENSIVE PROGRAM for Rising Grade 6th, 7th, and 8th Intensive classes are open for our students who are: COMMITTED to attending longer class periods CAPABLE of working independently between class sessions and would benefit from a condensed schedule. Students will need to attend one week in June and Sundays (see schedule above) throughout the year. If your student is currently enrolled in 6th or 7th grade, all assignments (including Mass Reflection sheets) must be turned in prior to registering for 2023-2024. Registration must be received by May 31.

For additional information or to enroll please visit religiouseducation.churchofstmary.org or call (847) 234.0090.

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION GUIDELINES: Preparing for Sacraments offers an opportunity for children and our youth to grow in their knowledge of our faith, relationship with God and strengthens our Church. This is a special time for families to help prepare their children by praying together, sharing in faith discussions, and helping them understand the graces that will be freely given by God through these Sacramental celebrations.   The Archdiocese of Chicago has offered guidelines to parishes in order to help prepare children, and their families, in the following Sacraments: First Reconciliation/First Communion: Two-year prep period, beginning in the 1st grade. Sacraments are celebrated during children’s second-year, which is considered the immediate preparation period. Our parish offers 1st Year Classes (with 1st & 2nd Grade Students) and 2nd Year [Immediate Prep] (with 2nd and 3rd Grade Students). Confirmation: In our parish we offer a three-year prep period, beginning in 6th grade. Immediate Preparation takes place during your youth’s 8th grade year.   If you have a child(ren) who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism (over the age of 7), First Reconciliation (3rd grade or above), First Communion (3rd grade or above) or have not had the opportunity to prepare for Confirmation beginning in grade 6, please contact the Religious Education Office and explore how we can provide support to your family in helping your children receive and celebrate these important Sacraments.

CRS RICE BOWL CHALLENGE Thank you to everyone who participated in the ‘CRS Rice Bowl’ Class Challenge. With the funds collected we showed how we are the Body of Christ here on Earth and embody the spirit of Stewardship, offering aid to our fellow brothers and sisters with what we have.   Sunday classes raised a total of $907.17 with the Mrs. Amoroso’s 5th grade as the winner for Sunday’s RE class competition. Tuesday classes raised a total of $706.72 with Mrs. Bartusiak’s 1st Year class as the winner for Tuesday’s RE class competition. The Religious Education students raised $1, 613.89 – thank you again children!

COR YOUTH MINISTRY

Children's Worship Bulletin for May 14, 2023: Click for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE .

CHURCH SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE: Saturday, May 13 - Sunday, May 21, 2023 Saturday, May 13, 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, May 14, 2023: + 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS + 10:00am:  Livestream & PUBLIC MASS + 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS Monday, May 15, 2023: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am Tuesday, May 16, 2023: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am Wednesday, May17, 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: RCIA - PCLR + 7:00pm: Knights of Columbus - PCCR Thursday, May 18, 2023: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am + 10:30am: "The Chosen" - PCCR + 7:00pm: Adult Choir - Church Friday, May 19, 2023: + 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am Saturday, May 20, 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, May 14, 2023: Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served after the 8:00 & 10:00am Masses  in the Upper Grade Center Cafeteria   + 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS + 10:00am:  Livestream & PUBLIC MASS + 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS

FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

VOLUNTEER & ASSISTANCE

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: 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. Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral (anytime) http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass (Daily at 9:30am) TV: EWTN DirecTV Channel 370 Dish Network Channel 261 Verizon Fios Channel 285 XFinity Channel 33, 291, 1668 Relevant Radio:   1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT.  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.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

To read the Daily Scripture readings you may go to usccb.org and select "Daily Reading" at the top left menu. You may also go to "Today's Reading" at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings

BANNS

I Charlie DeYoung and Julia Kriechbaumer I Robert Lucas and Kathryn Hanson

PRAYER FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED

Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:

William Allingham Beni-de Dieu Atibalentja Dora Avilez Tom Brown Phillip Browniing Carmie Caluag Victoria Mansfield Campbell Michael Caringello Joan Dolan Sharon Ebelhardt Carolyn Cimarrusti  Erickson Cathy Foley Roseanne Hartley Christian Jenko Terry Thomas Kearns

Suzanna Kocis Theo Kramer James Krueger Ruth Ann Lachenauer Caroline Lyczko Dave Lyons Denise Macdonald Jim MacNaughton Carolina Martinez Mike Mooney, Sr. Edward Muszynski Joyce Nutt Bob O’Connell Lou Ruffolo

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This new sick list began on March 1 and will continue through May.  If you would like to add a family member to the Prayers for the Sick, please call our Parish Office at: (847) 234.0205.

Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially: Robbie Fitzpatrick Hamill (sister of John Fitzpatrick; aunt of Emmett Fitzpatrick and Laura Fitzpatrick Torosian) Henry Grzesik (father of Fr. Michael Grzesik)

MASS INTENTIONS

Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass. Saturday, May 13, 2023: 7:30am: Samantha Lee Williams; Richard Nacius; Katie McCullough Bullock; James Rooney 5:00pm: Matt Coutu; Catherine Fillichio;  Faye Rebarchak; Jennie Rose Cascio                   Sunday, May 14, 2023: 8:00am: All Mothers 10:00am: All Mothers Noon: All Mothers                          Monday, May 15, 2023: 7:30am: James Kelly; Hazel Tollaksen; Mary Scopelliti     Tuesday, May 16, 2023: 7:30am: Michael Ohr; Bob Potts; Lynda Cavalaris    Wednesday, May 17, 2023: 7:30am: Theresa & John Lee; James Swarthout; Mary O’Brien                 Thursday, May 18, 2023: 7:30am: - Walter & Marilyn Rahn; William Kenney; Ernie Hiltebrand; Richard & Lorrie Nacius Friday, May 19, 2023: 7:30am: Ehret-Carey Families; David McCall; Francine Macchitelli                   Saturday, May 20, 2023: 7:30am: Peter Pappas; Special Intention; Special Intention for Alisa Gaylon 5:00pm: Marianne Powers; Eliseo Elisei; Linda Curran; James Swarthout                   Sunday, May 21, 2023: 8:00am: Cimarrusti-Valentino Family; Martin Sobey; Maria & Sam Scopelliti & Mary Gabrielsen 10:00am: Jack Dhamer; Rosemary Sheahen; Chuck Seyb Noon: Kathleen Whittaker; Dorothy Menze; Beth I. Neville; 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!

Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall) May 7, 2023-------------------------- --------------------- $22,965-------- ------  -- $25,000    --------------(($2,036) Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD------- $1,145,388----------------$1,075,000----------------$70,388 Total Easter Collection Fiscal 2023 YTD -------------$102,960,47

THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY

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:

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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