September 18, 2022:
Twenty-Fifth 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
Phone: (847) 234.0205 :: Email: receptionist@churchofstmary.org
From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor
-------Today we welcome and welcome back the families that are part of the Church of St. Mary by their participation in the Religious Education (RE) Program. RE classes are offered on Sunday mornings, Tuesday afternoons, and Tuesday evenings. Special thanks to the leadership of Mrs. Joy Pacheco, Director of Religious Education, her assistant, Ms. Rosa Osuna, and the many Catechists and families that grow in relationship with Jesus through the RE program.
 
-------Parents are the primary educators of their children in the ways of faith. The catechists have a very important and key role in partnership with the students and families. The Archdiocese has guidelines that the Catechists follow, they are:
 
-------“Through religious instruction, preparation for the sacraments, animation of prayer and other works of charity, they help the baptized to grow in their fervor of the Christian life.” (Guide for
Catechists, 1993)
 
-------“All Catechists shall be skilled, knowledgeable and faithful Roman Catholics. They shall be committed witnesses to the Gospel. They shall share actively in parish life. They serve the parish by communicating Christ’s message as articulated in the magisterium of the Church.” Policy 1301.01
 
-------“All Catechists shall participate in ongoing formation, catechetical training, and education. Parish and Catholic school Catechists are required to be certified or working toward Archdiocesan Catechist certification. They shall have sufficient knowledge of Roman Catholic doctrine and worship, familiarity with Scripture, ability to communicate, and an understanding of developmental stages and learning styles.” Policy 1401.01
 
-------We build bonds among each other to sustain our life in Christ: The parish represents a genuine Catholic community that is conscious of our solidarity in Christ with the entire Church of Chicago and the Universal Church. It is inclusive and harmonious, respecting and appreciating diversity in all its forms as an asset in worship and community life.
 
-------We transform the lives of others through service as Christ’s missionary disciples: The parish prepares and send parishioners as missionary disciples into the world to transform society with the joy and the truth of the Gospel. The parish is a beacon of faith and an advocate for justice and peace, reaching out in love to all who are in need, on the margin of society, or who live in fear and loneliness.
 
-------We respond to the call to holiness by journeying together with Jesus Christ: The parish accompanies the baptized on life’s journey to become more Christ-centered, resistant to sin, merciful, continually attentive to building a mature, well-integrated adult spirituality, and committed to charity, peace, prayer, and virtue.
 
-------We take responsibility for administration and leadership of the parish as good stewards of the gifts Christ has entrusted to us: The parish thrives under the visionary leadership of the pastor, who works in collaboration with his associates, staff and the laity to ensure that the parish’s mission can fully flourish as a result of proper administration. The parish fosters a culture of stewardship and a spirituality of gratitude that inspires parishioners to generously share the gifts Christ has entrusted to them in support of the mission of the Church through the parish, the Archdiocese, and the world.
 
-------Join me in praying for our Religious Education program and for all families with catechetical age children, that they may all grow in “their fervor of the Christian life.”
 
-------We are happy to have members of the Knights of Columbus with us today, receiving contributions to support the “Tootsie Roll Drive”. Next weekend, members of our Scouts programs will be inviting your kindness and generosity in support of their efforts.
 
-------May God guide and bless us with hearts of charity and prayer, 


AND watch for our Knights and friends around town this weekend as they give Tootsie Rolls to those who contribute to the Knights of Columbus to benefit those with intellectual disabilities and St. Mary's SPRED program.

They will also be at St. Mary's after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday, September 17 and all Masses on Sunday, September 18!
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Children's Worship Bulletin for September 18, 2022:
for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.
ST. MARY'S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Religious Education Classes
The Religious Education program begins this Sunday, September 18, Tuesday, September 20, and Intensives (Grades 6-8) resumes October 2. Please pray for our catechists, students, and their families as we begin this new year of Religious Education. May the Holy Spirit guide and inspire all so that each person may encounter our living God and continue to grow in their love and understanding of our Catholic faith.
 
Registration for RE Classes will reopen September 26 and be accepted as space allows. Please note that Intensives (Grades 6-8), Kindergarten, Sunday 2nd Year, Sunday 4th Grade are closed/full.
 
Seeking Volunteers:
-----(Co-Catechists, Class Aides, & Children’s Liturgy of the Word Leaders)
We are seeking a few more catechists (teachers) to help teach on Sunday mornings as well as a few more adults to help co-teach. Please consider sharing your love for God and our Catholic faith with the children of our parish. We would also like to invite Middle School and High School students as teacher aides for either Sunday mornings or Tuesday Afternoons – a wonderful way to volunteer in our parish and mentor our young church.

Consider serving in this fun and faith filled ministry. All materials and supplies are provided. You just need to offer a caring and open heart to the children and their families. Consider being a catechist, co-catechist, assistant, office aide or help bring back the Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Please contact Joy Pacheco at 847.582.2522 to find out about the opportunities and the possibility of sharing your gifts with the RE Program this year!
Questions? Contact 847.234.0090 | religioused@churchofstmary.org
CHURCH SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE: Saturday, September 17 - Sunday, September 25, 2022

Saturday, September 17, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC Mass
+ 5:00pm: Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
 
Sunday, September 18, 2022:
Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served
after the 8:00 & 10:00am Masses
in the Upper Grade Center Cafeteria  
Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am:  Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC

Monday, September 19, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

Tuesday, September 20, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Handbell Choir - CCR

Wednesday, September 21, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 6:45pm: RCIA - PCLR

Thursday, September 22, 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, September 23, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

Saturday, September 24, 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, September 25, 2022:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am:  Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
YAM-NW       Young Adult Ministry Northwest Suburbs
YAM-Lake County     Young Adult Ministry Lake County
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:

  • 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.


  • 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
MARRIAGE BANNS
II Joseph Gryzik and Courtney Ardell

I Daniel Heldak and Jessica Bodeman
PRAYER FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:
Brooke Bloom
Carmie Caluag
Joan Dolan
Jim Ferguson
Mary Dale Houston
Christian Jenko
Caroline Lyczko

 
Carolina Martinez
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.
Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord,
especially:

David Thomas
(father of Carrie Kelley)

Rafaela Moreno Ramirez
(mother of José [Natalia] Alvarez; grandmother of Natalia Martinez and José Alvarez, Jr.)

Kathleen Malinger
(wife of Thomas Malinger; mother of Lori Caravello, Lynette Wood, and Kevin Malinger)

Josephine Isaacson

Queen Elizabeth II
MASS INTENTIONS
Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.

Saturday, September 17, 2022:
7:30am:Loretta Nacius; Leonid Janchuk; Hon. Francis Golniewicz
5:00pm: Philip Sheridan, Sr.; Maria & Sam Scopelliti; Eliseo Elisei
   
Sunday, September 18, 2022:
8:00am: Dan Dressel; Radic-Neverka Family; Ernest Hiltebrand
10:00am: Loretta Nacius; Buffy Rock; Patrick Inman
Noon: Catherine & Tom L. Sullivan; Richard Durrett; George & Kay Hershey;
---------People of St. Mary’s

Monday, September 19, 2022:
7:30am: Meta Mulvaney; Franco Catanese; Cal Stroh
 
Tuesday, September 20, 2022:
7:30am: Peter Gillespie; Ethel Blahunka; Deanna Marie Dudley
     
Wednesday, September 21, 2022:
7:30am: Denis Carl Specketer; Loretta Nacius; Matthew Blackburn
      
Thursday, September 22, 2022:
7:30am: Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti; Mickey Devaney; Dale Jacobs
      
Friday, September 23, 2022:
7:30am: Art & Mary Fox; Craigmile-Maurer Family; Gene & Peggy Mullin
    
Saturday, September 24, 2022:
7:30am:Frank C. Callahan; Leonid Janchuk; Philip M. Sheridan
 5:00pm: George Tanner; Dorina Mentuccia; Special Intention for Leslie & John Koeller
    
Sunday, September 25, 2022:
8:00am: Philip Sheridan, Sr.; Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti; Charles Green
10:00am: Donna Fitzpatrick; Loretta Nacius; Cal Stroh
Noon: Steven Foley; Helene Meyenberg;Dee Dee Dudley; 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!
STEWARDSHIP







Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
September 11, 2022-------------------- ---------------------- $19,970------------  -- $25,000    ----------- (-($5,031)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD----------- $242,667---------------$275,000---------------($32,333)
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 to the left.
 
Thank you! 
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