May 2, 2021: Fifth Sunday of Easter
Parish Newsletter
The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045
Virtual Office: 847-234-0205 :: Email: receptionist@churchofstmary.org
From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor
--------May the joy of the resurrection continue to strengthen and guide our lives of faith, sharing peace and hope with one another and our world.

           Who among us has not experienced some COVID exhaustion with the protocols and adjustments that we have had to make in our routines since March 2020. We continue to follow the guidelines issued by the Archdiocese for the well-being and health of one another. A wonderful and powerful act of charity is to get vaccinated. A wonderful and powerful act of charity is to wear your mask properly on your face when you are out in public and in the Church of St. Mary. A wonderful and powerful act of charity is to make sure that we use the hand sanitizers that are now available everywhere we go. A wonderful and powerful act of charity is to be mindful of those whose lives have been impacted more severely than ourselves with a call, a prayer.

           Yes, there are very few among us who have not or are not experiencing COVID fatigue over the buildup of the new realities of our lives over the past fifteen months. As I hear from the Archdiocese and other knowledgeable resources, we will need to continue to practice wonderful and powerful acts of charity for the foreseeable future. When we consider acts of charity as our Christian duty, as followers of the Risen Lord, may we grow to be patient with ourselves and others. WE are able to do what we can with patience and prayer, until we are able to adapt to the next stage of living safely within the continued reality of the virus in our church, family, home, community and world.

           How good is your memory? Are you able to remember special moments in your life when you were a young child growing in the faith? Some of us may have the gift of a good memory. Others may not have as precise of a recall as others. Recalling the special moments of celebrations of our faith is not as important as living the hope, the belief and the truth that God is with us and is always present to us in our lived and shared faith.

           When working with families preparing their children for First Holy Communion, I ask the group, in person or via ZOOM meetings, who is able to remember their First Holy Communion. Without fail, there are always a number of people who have that photographic memory and recall. I share with them that I do not remember my first holy communion. I then add to our conversation, “I do remember my last reception of the Eucharist, of communion, and I look forward to my next!”

           The Eucharist is the center and the foundation of our lives of faith. We are so fortunate to be able to gather together, with appropriate guidelines and protocols, to celebrate the Mass and receive Eucharist. We are so fortunate in our faith to be able to participate in the Mass with Mass being streamed and receive the Eucharist spiritually, with our hearts open to the next time that we can receive in person. May the Eucharist continue to be our spiritual nourishment in our faith journey sharing wonderful and powerful acts of charity.

-------This weekend our second graders came together for their First Holy Communion. We had three first communion Masses so that parents, siblings and grandparents can be part of the beautiful celebrations. The innocence of children touches the hearts of the faithful as they approach the altar with reverence, with desire and with joy. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the work of their families may the students have frequent “holy communions” throughout the rest of the school year and throughout their lives, knowing Jesus in the “breaking of bread.”

           Thanks to Mrs. Jeannie Brunk, Mrs. Joy Pacheco, our second grade teachers and catechists for helping form the children and prepare them for this sacred, holy and joyful day.

           Fr. Radley and his band of assistants were able to offer a joyous “Donut Sunday” following the Masses last weekend. Adapting to the norms and protocols, donuts were in individual bags or packaging, beverages were in individual containers, and there were plenty of napkins available for all. It was a wonderful “Donut Sunday” even amidst the rules and regulations set before us. There were smiles on the faces of parishioners of all ages as they enjoyed the 2021 version of Donut Sunday at St. Mary’s. May we continue to adjust, think outside the comfortable normal routine, being open to new ways of doing the old in the days and weeks to come. With the success of Fr. Radley’s bringing back “Donut Sunday” there is a very good chance there will be another celebration for our parish. Wait and see. Thanks!

           May God bless us with hearts and lives of hope and mercy shared with the world.            
Archdiocese of Chicago
Holy Communion to Those in Cars
In the months ahead, we will be offering you the opportunity to come and receive the gift of the Eucharist in Holy Communion from your cars. This will take place on the last Sunday of each month, our next opportunity will be on May 30. All are welcome. This opportunity is especially for those who are not able to worship in person at St. Mary’s. 

Please follow the directions below:   

  • Starting at 1:00pm, after the congregation leaves the Noon Mass, cars may line up entering from the east Oakwood entrance. 
  • Driving through the parking lot, proceed under the school breezeway and drive behind the church, stopping by the south church/elevator entrance where the priest will be.  
  • Please stay in your car, with a mask fully covering your nose and mouth, waiting in prayer to receive the Eucharist. 
  • The priest will process from car to car, offering the Eucharist.  
  • After you receive the Eucharist you can pull over, parking your car in the parking lot, offering a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.
Church Schedule
SCHEDULE: Saturday May 1, 2021 - Sunday, May 9, 2021

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Saturday, May 1, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm:  Livestream Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
 
Sunday, May 2, 2021:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 10:00am:  Livestream & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius

Monday, May 3, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius

Tuesday, May 4, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius

Wednesday, May 5, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & 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, May 6, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius

Friday, May 7, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius

Saturday, May 8, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm:  Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
 
Sunday, May 9, 2021:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 10:00am:  Livestream & 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.  

  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Masks/Face Covering:  Mask or face coverings are required to be worn by all individuals at all times while in the Church building.
  • Hand Sanitizer:  Sanitize your hands as you enter the Church building.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Church Exit:  The north doors onto the main plaza will be the only exit from the Church (unless you require use of the elevator).
  • Church East Entrance - Emergency Exit Only:  Please do not use the East doors onto the stairways for either entering or exiting.
  • Surface Sanitizing: All surfaces touched by persons are sanitized prior to the next opening of the Church.
  • Restrooms Unavailable:  For the safety of all, the restrooms will not be available, unless it's an emergency.
  • 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.
  • 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
We are requesting volunteers to assist and volunteer guidelines will be sent to all volunteers when they SignUp for a Church of St. Mary Volunteer SignUP shift:

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.
May 2, 2021: Gospel Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday’s gospel is from part of Jesus’ final words to the disciples at the Last Supper. Jesus has just reminded the group that he will not leave them alone, that he will return and that where he is going they know they way. That leads to questions of how do they know the way. Jesus reminds them that, “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him….” Jesus is speaking of an ongoing relationship between God, Jesus and creation. That sets things up perfect for Sunday’s gospel on the vine and branches!

Jesus tells the disciples that he is the true vine. In the Greek translation, “true” means “lack of forgetfulness”. Jesus does not forget the good fruit we bear, or do not bear. We are to remain in an ongoing relationship with the vine and therefore by extension the vine grower. Think of the plants you have in your home or garden. Periodically you look them over and remove the leaves that are dying. That is done because the plant will put its food and energy resources into trying to heal the parts of the plant that are dying. In doing so the whole plant suffers as the healthy parts of the plant are not receiving the nutrients they need. To save the plant, you have to prune the parts that are not life-giving so that the plant may continue to bear good fruit.

Again, Jesus uses agrarian imagery since he knew everyone would understand his message. Jesus makes a point to indicate what happens when the branch (us) is separated from the vine. Actually Jesus states it four times, clearly wanting to make his point.

  • “He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit, and every one that does he prunes so that it bears more fruit.”
  • “Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.”
  •  “… because without me you can do nothing.”
  • "Anyone who does not remain in me will be thrown out like a branch and wither; people will gather them and throw them into a fire and they will be burned.”

Jesus makes it abundantly clear what kind of spiritual life a person will have if they do not continue their relationship with the divine. He states three times that if we want to remain a disciple we must remain in him. Being a disciple is a journey not an endpoint. Our relationship with the divine is one that must be continually nurtured in the hopes that we grow to understand God more and more. It will also help us learn new ways to bear good fruit; to do God’s will here on earth.

Jesus tells us at the end of Sunday’s gospel that if we do remain in him and him in us that we may ask for anything we wish and it will be granted. This does not mean that if we pray for a sports car or chateau in France that we will get it. For if we truly in are a close relationship with God, such material desires will have gone away. We would pray for wisdom, understanding so that we can help the marginalized in the best way possible. We would pray to understand how to reach out to those in need especially when they don’t know who to turn to. Our desire will be to be the embodiment of God’s love for all.  This would be a great time to reflect upon what in your life needs pruning so you may grow stronger and bear good fruit.
Bereavement Ministry
Bereavement Ministry Training

The Corporal works and the Spiritual works of mercy are at the core of who we are as Catholics Christian. They not only identify who we are as a people; charitable, caring, compassionate and generous, they also identify the behaviors which help us to live our lives as true disciples of Jesus Christ. An unknown author was quoted as saying “People see what we do, God sees why.”

All of us have or will experience the tragic loss of a friend or loved one in our lives. It is at these times when we, as a Christian community, need to draw close to each other and our loving God for support and comfort. If you have been a recipient of the care and support shared by our Bereavement Ministry or just want to help others who may be suffering, this is your opportunity.
Bereavement Ministry Training – 2021

Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021    

Presenter: Amy Florian

Via Zoom (Invitations will be sent after registration is complete)
Participants should contact their individual Parish Coordinator to register.

Prior registration is required.

Agenda:

8:45 – 9:00:  Log in and technical support

9:00 – 9:15: Welcoming – Details and logistics – Opening Prayer – Introduction

9:15 – 10:15: “The Catholic View of Death and Communication Skills with 
                        Grieving People”

10:15 – 10:30: Break

10:30 – 11:45: Continuation of “Communication Skills with Grieving People”

11:45 – 12:15: Lunch

12:15 – 1:15: “Planning the Funeral Rites”

1:15 – 1:30: Wrap up and Closing Prayer

Reservations: You MUST contact the Bereavement Ministry Coordinator at your parish, Church of St. Mary, Lore Nugent 847-582-2501 or Lnugent@churchofstmary.org prior to registering for this workshop at www.vic1chicago.org. Registration CLOSES Monday May 31, 2021 - No registrations after this date.

Questions: Contact Deacon Joe Yannotta or Diane Yannotta at jyannotta@stedna.org or dyannotta@comcast.net.

Amy Florian is a nationally recognized speaker, teacher, and retreat director who uses her personal experience, advanced education, and knowledge from over 30 years of parish liturgy and bereavement ministries for her engaging and dynamic presentations.
COR Youth Ministry
Fr. Radley is planning for a COR Youth Ministry High School Retreat May 28-30, 2021!

More information will be coming soon! Here is the registration link
Religious Education
School of St. Mary
Swing for St. Mary’s!  

Get your friends together for some fun at our Swing for St. Mary’s 9 Hole Golf Outing at Big Oaks Golf Course on May 15th (Rain date, May 22)! Contests, a raffle, a t-shirt and hot dog meal provided. Tee times start @ 1:30pm. $50/adult & $35/SOSM student. All skill levels welcome!  

Want to sponsor a hole, it's only $100 (payable with registration via Give Central) A sign will be placed by the hole thanking your family for your sponsorship!  

To register you will fill out a Google form (link is included here), then follow the link at the end of the form to SignUp Genius to select you tee-time and then follow link for payment on GiveCentral. https://forms.gle/hcoij9bsNg2KdsnM8
School of St. Mary Families,
 
We’re less than 1 week away from our Fun Run Kick-Off and our students and staff are so excited! Donating is officially open on funrun.com! Here’s how simple it is to support our school:
 
1.     REGISTER your student(s) on funrun.com today. It takes 30 seconds!
2.     SHARE with 5 family/friends using the SHARE tools on funrun.com (Facebook, Text Message or Email) Students will earn rewards just for sharing from funrun.com.
3.     GIVE a donation.
 
•   Every share and donation make a difference! And, don’t forget…
Students can receive rewards when parents share from funrun.com
•   All students get to participate in the Event day, regardless of financial participation
•   This fundraiser comes with an incredible character development program for students where they’ll be learning about the importance of teamwork, care, courage, grit and celebration
 
Thank you for supporting our school!
 
We are grateful for our amazing school community!
Ways to Volunteer
From Around the Archdiocese
Plenary Indulgence in Time of Crisis
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.
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:
  • 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.
  • Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral (anytime)
  • http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass (Daily at 9:30AM)
  • 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
Prayer for the Sick and Deceased
MARRIAGE BANNS

III David Holmes and Sarah Hayes

Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:
Pierre Adam
Peggy Adams
William Allingham
Beny Alvarez
Alexa Anderson
Francis (Pierre) Avellone
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
Hannah Erickson
Susan Ewert
Abby Furco
Esperanza Galikay
Jenny Green
Jeanne Gross
Jesus Guzman
Laura Rose Hamel
Elizabeth Hand
Joyce Hansen
Margaret Hartman
John Herbert
Hannah Hodgson
Edward Hoover
Patricia P. Huber
Juan Hurandas
Rafael Ibarra
Shirley Jacksack
Dolores Jansyn
Dick Jaworski
Christian Jenko
Dr. Mickey Jester
Mark Kalbus
Amy Kaleniecki
Raine Kamm
Oceana Kashul
Mason Kelly
Genevieve Kluza
Patsy Leonard
Richard Lombardi
Caroline Lyczko
Fely Macalalad
Meg Macdonald
Jim MacNaughton
Angela Martinez
Carolina Martinez
Ralph Mastro
Robert Matthei
Derrick Mathews
Donna Mathews
Yvonne Tichelbaut McClosky
Kathryn McConnell
Janet McCue
Francis McCullough
Margaret Mary McIntyre
Ann Milite
Mary Anne Minich
Dolores Morrison
Barbara Neis
David O'Brien
Joaquin Padilla
Tom Palella
Mary Margaret Pawl
Mary Butterfield Peddle
James Dean Penar
Marie Pfeiffer
Lisa Pommer
Lil Porter
Marianne Powers
Carol Pozdel
Marcia Ries
Charlene Roberts
Jeanie Rogalski
Frank Rogalski
Mathew Rowley
Susan Schey
Bill Shafer
Colleen Sheerer
Tai (Pascal) Shin
Pat Spencer
Nancy Sreenan
Ellen Sreenan
Debbie Sternberg
John Sternberg
Maureen Strassburger
Craig Strom
Elzbieta Szymanska
Leonard Teifeld
Tommy Thomsen
John Tocks
Linda Trueblood-Lambert
Joseph Urso
Amanda Van Vleet
Brittany Van Vleet
Marisol Vazquez
Martha Williams
Barbara Wilson
Laurie Wood
Robert Yale
Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.

May 1, 2021:
7:30am: Ray & Mary Ellen McCormack; Special Intention for Patrick & Joelle Laughlin
5:00pm: Aldo Raganelli; Bob Pommer & Anna & Carl Deckmeyer
May 2, 2021:
8:00am: Mae & Peter Jans; Mary Lynch
10:00am: Stefan Heinrich; Sarah Moughamian
Noon: Stephen Foley, Sr.; Catherine & Tom L. Sullivan; People of St. Mary’s
May 3, 2021: Dorothy George; Marion Morris
May 4, 2021: Martin Brennan; Frank Romano
May 5, 2021: Ann Cimarrusti; Susan Wittig
May 6, 2021: Frank Cimarrusti; Tom LaVelle
May 7, 2021: Annamarie Elfering; Mary Lynch
May 8, 2021:
7:30am: Alfred Stroh; Peter Kelley Smock
5:00pm: All Mother’s
May 9, 2021:
8:00am: All Mother’s
10:00am: All Mother’s
Noon: All Mother’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!
Stewardship
“Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.”  1 JOHN 3:18

Regarding our Catholic faith, do you “walk the talk?” Do your actions reflect what it means to be a good disciple? Are you an active participant at Sunday Mass? Are you joyful when participating in parish ministry? Do you give gratefully and generously with your financial support to your parish and other Church needs? If not, it’s not too late to start!



Sunday Collection                  -------------------   Actual      Budgeted    Surplus/(Shortfall)
April 25, 2021                             ------------------- $19,395      $21,000               ($1,606)

Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2021 YTD     $878,803      $861,000      ----  $17,803

2021 Easter Collection                          ---------  $80,243      $100,000               (19,757)  
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 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:
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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