October 16, 2022:
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor |
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-------Next month, on Wednesday, November 2, we will be celebrating an All Souls Memorial Mass at 7:00pm. At that beautiful liturgy we remember and pray for those in our parish who have buried a family member or loved one since last November. All parishioners are welcome to remember deceased loved ones and to support those who have recently experienced a death.
-------It has been eight months since my mom took her last breath on earth. My family was prayed for, supported, and embraced by loving support and healing prayers from many faithful people. My mom’s name is often mentioned in the intentions as many had Masses offered for the repose of her soul.
-------The last days of mom’s life were spent in hospice care. As the contact person for the family with the hospice agency, I regularly receive mailings from them offering grief support, being given resources to help moving forward. These resources include grief support groups as well as many other opportunities to heal from the loss and through the grief.
-------One recent mailing received was about how to deal with stress. The resource offered the following hints. First make a list of the things that trigger your stress. Then, do something about the things you CAN change or eliminate. Finally learn to deal successfully with the things you CANNOT change. Here are 12 ideas to get you started:
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1) Take a walk or engage in some form of regular exercise, if you are able.
2) Write down three things that you are thankful for at the end of each day.
3) Get things off of your chest by talking to a trusted friend or writing in a journal.
4) Play calm background music to help create a peaceful environment at home.
5) Resist too much caffeine, alcohol and sugar.
6) Relax your standards. The world won’t end if the dishes aren’t done.
7) Inhale as you count to 4; Exhale as you count to 4. Continue for 4 minutes.
8) Take a “mini vacation” as you focus on a peaceful picture in your mind.
9) Do at least one thing each day that you enjoy.
10) Keep a to do list rather than rely on your memory.
11) Don’t sweat the small stuff, and choose your battles carefully.
12) Repeat the Serenity Prayer: God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference.
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-------Hopefully, this list will inspire you in finding more peace and hope in your day.
-------There are many demands and challenges that we face each and every day of our lives. Finding some time, making some time, carving out some time for prayer helps to slow down the pace of one’s life, looking to God to help find and live a balanced life. May Jesus our Shepherd continue to guide us in faith to restful waters.
-------Later this month you will have the chance to support Catholic Charities Refugees. You can donate, including it in the offertory with a note “Catholic Charities Refugees” in the envelope or in the memo line of the check. You can also find a link through our GiveCentral page on St. Mary’s website to make an electronic donation. Donations can be made to St. Mary’s throughout October – Respect Life Month.
-------Mark your calendars for a return of our Parish Pancake Breakfast and our “Pack the Pantry” the weekend of October 29 and 30. Thanks for your generosity and support of feeding the hungry in October – Respect Life Month.
-------May God guide and bless us with hearts of charity and concern for our neighbor,
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Children's Worship Bulletin for October 16, 2022:
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October Calendar:
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October 16|18: Religious Ed Classes Resume
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October 17: 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates, Parents & Sponsors Meeting at 7:00pm
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October 22: LCCA Catechists’ Resource Day at St. James, Highwood
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October 23|25: Religious Ed Classes
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October 30: Religious Ed Classes
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Seeking Children’s Liturgy of the Word Volunteers
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is looking for a few more Adult Leaders to bring back this important ministry. Throughout the school year, St. Mary’s offers CLOW at the 10:00am Mass for children age 4 through fifth grade. It has been a gift to the parish and to the families whose children participate in it. Dedicated catechists lead this age-appropriate time for children to understand the Sunday Scriptures and to reflect on how they are called to live the message in their day to day activities. Please consider being a part of this beautiful ministry of St. Mary’s.
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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:
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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).
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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 these important Sacraments.
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Join Us for a Trunk or Treat!
Last year was so much fun; we're doing it again! Church families are invited to join the school on Friday, October 28th, for a fun evening with your SOSM friends, trick-or-treating from car to car in the UGC Parking lot!
This event is FREE and only for the School of St. Mary and Church of St. Mary Families and their children. We will have the Rosati's Lake Forest Pizza Truck on site selling pizza by the slice. If you would like to have a decorated trunk, please sign-up HERE.
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Learn more about the School of St. Mary!
Please join Mandy Castle, Director of Admissions, at one of our upcoming Virtual Admissions events to learn more about the programs offered at the School of St. Mary. Current and prospective students are encouraged to attend.
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Friday, October 21: Virtual Early Elementary (1st - 3rd grade) Information Session
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Friday, November 4: Virtual Intermediate Elementary (4th & 5th grade) Information Session
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Friday, December 2: Virtual Transfer Student Information Session
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Friday, December 8: Tax Credit Scholarship Virtual Information Session for Givers and Applicants
All sessions start at 9:30am and can be accessed at this link. Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year opens for new families on December 1. Please reach out to Mandy Castle, Director of Admissions, at mcastle@schoolofstmary.org for more information.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, October 15 - Sunday, October 23, 2022
Saturday, October 15, 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, October 16, 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
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
Monday, October 17, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:30am: St. Gerard Circle Meeting - PCLR
+ 7:00pm: 8th Grade Confirmation Meeting with Parents and Sponsors - UGC Gym
Tuesday, October 18, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Handbell Choir - CCR
Wednesday, October 19, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 6:15pm: Guild Rosary - Church
+ 6:30pm: Men's Club - Parish Center Staff Lounge
+ 6:45pm: RCIA - PCLR
+ 7:00pm: Knights of Columbus - PCCR
Thursday, October 20, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Bible Study - PCCR
+ 7:00pm: Adult Choir - Church
Friday, October 21, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, October 22, 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, October 23, 2022:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
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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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III Eric Bromschwig and Katie Darraugh
III Michael Keane and Stephanie Mardjetko
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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
Tom Brown
Carmie Caluag
Joan Dolan
Jim Ferguson
Mary Dale Houston
Christian Jenko
James Krueger
Caroline Lyczko
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Carolina Martinez
Bob Matthei
Nancy McCaughey
Kit O'Brien
Eileen O’Keefe
Sheila Uy Rayner
Dominick Roberti
John Sternberg
Andrew Twyman
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This new sick list began on September 1 and will continue through November.
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:
Faye Rebarchak
(mother of Steve [Julie] Rebarchak; grandmother of Stephen, Tim, and Jean)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, October 15, 2022:
7:30am:Katherine Farkas; Charles & Patricia Gies; Special Intention for Dave & Marian Cimarrusti
5:00pm: Germaine Clifford; Maria & Sam Scopelliti; Ann Marie McPherson
Sunday, October 16, 2022:
8:00am: Norene Mulvaney; Rob LeClercq, Jr.; Philip Sheridan, Sr.
10:00am: Germaine Shuster; Loretta Nacius; Philip Sheridan, Sr.
Noon: Special Intention for Joseph & Nancy Zaccari; Jeffrey Chicoine; Francis X. Golniewicz; ---------People of St. Mary’s
Monday, October 17, 2022:
7:30am: Peter Gillespie; Hilda Ellison; Carole Stroh
Tuesday, October 18, 2022:
7:30am: Roger Mohr; Anita Schroeder; Marlys Anne Jacobs
Wednesday, October 19, 2022:
7:30am: Annmarie Dee; Gladys Johnson; Dales Jacobs
Thursday, October 20, 2022:
7:30am: Shane Kelly; Yolanda Zaccari; Patrick Inman
Friday, October 21, 2022:
7:30am: Dolores Hynes; Karoyla Crouch; Patricia Ann Curiel
Saturday, October 22, 2022:
7:30am:Francis & Anastasia Rim; Donna Chen; Stephen D. Menzies
5:00pm: Beatrice Saran; Elisei Eliseo; Michael Land
Sunday, October 23, 2022:
8:00am: Bette Romanchuk; Dr. James Mack; Lorrie Nacius
10:00am: Cal Stroh; Ryan Stoll; Catherine Opper
Noon: Ernie Hiltebrand; George & Kay Hershey; Jack Dhamer; 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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“…proclaim the word, be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient...” 2 TIMOTHY 4:2
It is not always convenient to be a good steward, especially when all the temptations of our busy and materialistic world get in the way. Now add our own pride and ego into the equation and living a stewardship lifestyle may be downright uncomfortable! Remember, God didn’t call us to be comfortable. He called us to be faithful.
Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
October 9, 2022-------------------- ------------------------- $23,623------------ -- $25,000 ------------ ((-($1,378)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD---------- $337,212---------------$375,000-----------------($37,788)
Total Charing Collection Fiscal 2023 YTD $25,434
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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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