May 8, 2022:
Fourth 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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-------Happy Mother’s Day. May the celebrations today, with mothers and grandmothers bring joy to the hearts of all who pray with family at St. Mary’s, all who enjoy a brunch, all who enjoy a phone call across the miles, maybe even spending some Facetime when distance does not allow an exchange of hugs and kisses this Mother’s Day.
-------In an April mailing from Catholic Charities, promoting the Catholic Charities Mother’s Day collection, the following question begins the appeal letter: “When you picture your mother, what comes to mind?” When my mom, Lorrie Nacius, the “mother of the Father” died in February this year, parishioners, family, and friends offered generous and loving support, Masses, and prayers. This Mother’s Day is the first of a year of firsts for the Nacius family and every other family that grieves the loss of a spouse and mother, grandmother and friend.
-------When I picture my mother this Mother’s Day, I picture her reunited with my dad, who died seven years ago, and other deceased family members including her niece Carolyn and daughter-in-law Marcela who died at much too young of an age, as well as many beloved friends. I picture my mom with all the saints in God’s eternal Kingdom. I picture my mom with the Blessed Mother, Jesus, and all the saints as they know the grace and the joy of eternity in heaven. It is a rather comforting picture. It is a picture of hope and of love. It is a picture that I pray fills the hearts of all who have a mother in heaven this Mother’s Day.
-------Every year, in the Archdiocese of Chicago, parishioners across Cook and Lake counties are very generous in supporting the Mother’s Day Collection. This year the needs of mothers served by the Catholic Charities programs of the Archdiocese of Chicago are as great as they ever have been. They are looking for and trusting the generous support of the faithful of the Archdiocese. The appeal letter also states, “We can’t do it without you. Can you spare a gift of $50, $100, or $250 to help mothers now? We’re trying to raise $889,913 by May 31 to help mothers throughout the region.” As pastor of a Parish filled with very generous people, thanks for your support this year to Catholic Charities.
-------Catholic Charities is so hope filled in receiving your support, they welcome gifts through the offertory envelopes at parishes across the Archdiocese. They also would welcome any of the following:
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Employer Matching – ask your employer if a matching gift program is offered. You may be able to double or triple your generosity.
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Stocks and Securities – Donate using Northern Trust DTC #2669 to account #44-81515.
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IRA Charitable Donation – If you are 701/2 or older, get tax savings with a direct transfer to Catholic Charities.
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Donor-Advised Fund – a one time or monthly gift from your donor advised fund. Catholic Charities tax ID is 36-2170821.
-------We are very grateful for all of the sponsors to the Dancing in the Moonlight Gala being held next Friday, May 13. On behalf of the school children who benefit from the success of the Spring Gala, thanks for your generous support. Please follow this link: bit.ly/SOSMGala to make a contribution in support of the Spring Gala.
-------This Mother’s Day I will be spending some time with my three sisters and brother. I am asking that you keep the Nacius family in prayer this Mother’s Day. We are planning on going through mom’s house and claiming items that are near and dear and precious to each of us. After going through the house, we will be donating many of the remaining items to support “PADS Grads” -individuals who have graduated out of the PADS program and are beginning a life of independent living. I have learned from the wisdom of many in the parish who have navigated these waters of emptying a house that was filled with years of memories. I am grateful to Fr. Radley for covering three of the four Masses this weekend so I can spend time with my siblings. Thanks for your continued prayers and support.
-------May God bless us as we walk with Jesus in newness of life,
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Children's Worship Bulletin for May 8, 2022:
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ST. MARY'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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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, May 7 - Sunday, May 15, 2022
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
Monday, May 9, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, May 10. 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm: Handbell Choir Practice - CCR
+ 7:00pm: Parish Council Meeting - PCLR
Wednesday, May 11, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00 - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
Thursday, May 12, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 12:00pm: St. Mary's Bridge Group - PCCR
+ 5:00pm: Catholic Charities
+ 7:00pm: Choir Practice - Church
Friday, May 13, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, May14, 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 15, 2022:
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
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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:
- 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 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 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:
Fr. Michael Wulsch
Sr. Marilyn Kuzmickas
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
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
Monday, May 9, 2022:
7:30am: Mary & Francis Suh; Peter Kelley Smock; Barbara & Andrew Thomasen
Tuesday, May 10, 2022:
7:30am: Tony & Angelina Manzetti; Patricia Broneetti; James & Germaine Shuster
Wednesday, May 11, 2022:
7:30am: Dolores Hynes; Vivienne Socha; Jesús Gonzalez
Thursday, May 12, 2022:
7:30am: Joseph Morahan; Robert Raiford Falligant; Leonid Janchuk
Friday, May 13, 2022:
7:30am: Katie Bullock; Richard Nacius; Mary Lasik
Saturday, May 14, 2022:
7:30am: Ryan Stoll; Annette Tatge; Loretta Nacius
5:00pm: Frank Waldeck; Eliseo Elisei
Sunday, May 15, 2022:
8:00am: Cimarrusti-Valentino Family; Anna Komosa; Hilda & Ladislaus Jedena
10:00am: Richard Steck; Alison Haghighat; Bill Driscoll
Noon: David Craigmile, Sr.; Ryan Stoll; 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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“The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.” (ACTS 13:52)
The disciples heard Our Lord’s call and were able to spread the Gospel message with strength and vitality. We, too, can experience that same joy if we make room for the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts. When we use our gifts in the way that God intends, He fills us with supernatural joy. A joy that others notice and are attracted to.
l Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall
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Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual-----------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
May 1, 2022-------------------------------------------------- $16,664--------- -- $22,000 -----------($5,337)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2022 YTD------------ $1,109,067---------$924,000 ------------$185,067
Easter Collection Fiscal 2022 YTD ------ --------------$96,875--- --------$100,000 -------------($3,125)
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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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