September 25, 2022:
Twenty-Sixth 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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-------Growing up, many of us were introduced to interests and hobbies when we were in grade school and high school. For myself, I became interested in photography in high school. I further developed that interest in college, working as a volunteer photographer for the campus newspaper. One of my photographs even found its way into the school yearbook. While I do not spend the time these days further developing this hobby, I still do enjoy taking pictures, framing the shot, and finding joy when the picture delightfully captures the scene or image as I had hoped it would.
-------Maybe you can remember your interests from days gone by. Maybe some give you delight today, as you share them with family members and friends. There are many resources that offer ongoing education to further develop interest from the past or find new hobbies to explore. -------
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-------Earlier this spring, John Chapman shared with me that he was looking at retiring from his role of the Director of Music Ministry at St. Mary’s. John and I have met over the months, working towards a retirement day. John wanted me to know, “I don’t want to leave the parish without a music minister. I will stay on until you find someone.” I thanked John for his support and commitment to the parish.
-------The day of John’s retirement is fast approaching, just days away. Officially John retires at the end of this month on September 30. John will be back on the organ bench the next day, at St. Mary’s, for a wedding of a parishioner. He will be going out with a festive wedding celebration.
-------As this weekend is the final weekend for John’s full-time ministry at the Church of St. Mary, I thought it only appropriate to share some information about his tenure as a church musician. Following are some facts about John Chapman.
-------As a child in Evanston, John began his interest in piano and organ, developing his keyboarding skills through high school and college. In Evanston, at St. Athanasius, he began his budding career as a church musician, helping out while he was home from college break. While in college he worked at St. Margaret Mary in Neenah, Wisconsin.
-------John ministered at a number of parishes along the North Shore including St. Joseph’s parish in Libertyville, Our Lady of the Brook in Northbrook, as well as here at St. Mary’s the last decade, from where he is now concluding his career as a full-time pastoral musician.
-------Including the early stages of his career, he has been leading parishioners in celebration of faith for over 55 years. John and his wife are looking forward to their retirement in Gurnee, being able to stay close to their daughter Annie and her husband Philip Lecaroz who were married earlier this year. You are invited to extend your well wishes to John Chapman following Mass this weekend, the last full weekend he will be with us at St. Mary’s!
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-------Next weekend we will be welcoming Mr. Marek Rachelski to St. Mary’s where he will begin his tenure as the Director of Music and Liturgy. Marek has been serving the parishioners of St. John Brebeuf in Niles prior to coming to St. Mary’s. More information will be provided in next week’s bulletin about Marek.
-------This weekend you are able to support the local scouting troops in their Popcorn Sale. Our Scouts are grateful for your support.
-------Calling all walkers, runners and friends and benefactors of the School of St. Mary. Next Saturday, October 1, you can participate in a 5K walk/run. Follow this link, bit.ly/Crusader5K to register for the event hosted by the
Parents’ Association of the School of St. Mary.
May God guide and bless us with hearts of charity and concern for our neighbor,
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COR Bonfire
All high schoolers are welcome to come and enjoy a fun fall evening around the bonfire! S'mores, cider, and other snacks will be provided. Bring some flannel and some friends to the Rectory Patio (next to/behind the church) at 6:00 pm on Sunday, September 25!
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COR Fall Retreat 2022 - October 14-16
The 2022 COR Fall Retreat is open to all high school freshmen through seniors. Fall Retreat is a great opportunity to meet other high schoolers, create bonds, and grow in faith! This retreat is also a great first step for juniors and seniors hoping to go on a Kairos retreat before graduation! The retreat will be held October 14-16 at Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus. Click HERE for information and registration.
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Children's Worship Bulletin for September 25, 2022:
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, September 24 - Sunday, October 2, 2022
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
+ 5:00pm: Scouts Popcorn Sale after 5:00pm Mass
Sunday, September 25, 2022:
Scouts Popcorn Sale after all Masses
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 11:00am: St. Genevieve Circle Meeting - PCCR
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
Monday, September 26, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, September 27, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Handbell Choir - CCR
Wednesday, September 28, 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 29, 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 30, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, October 1, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 8:00am: School Parents' Association 5K Fun Run
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & PUBLIC Mass
Sunday, October 2, 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 Joseph Gryzik and Courtney Ardell
II Daniel Heldak and Jessica Bodeman
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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
Carmie Caluag
Joan Dolan
Jim Ferguson
Mary Dale Houston
Christian Jenko
James Krueger
Caroline Lyczko
Carolina Martinez
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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:
Claudette Walker
(wife of Jim Walker)
Elizabeth Twede
(mother of Nancy Patterson)
Robert McAdam
(grandfather of Noah McAdam)
Demi Heffington
(mother of Mathew Cervantes)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
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
Monday, September 26, 2022:
7:30am: Harry Labus; Edward Ettner; Joseph Lunghamer
Tuesday, September 27, 2022:
7:30am: Bob Pommer; Rosemary Sheahen; Andrew & Genevieve Klobuchar
Wednesday, September 28, 2022:
7:30am: Ernest Hiltebrand; Dan Dressel; Jane Wanner
Thursday, September 29, 2022:
7:30am: Buffy Rock; Janet K. MacNaughton; Marlys Anne Jacobs
Friday, September 30, 2022:
7:30am: Susan Lee Allen; Art Fox; Alma “Trudie” Costello
Saturday, October 1, 2022:
7:30am:Cornelia “Neeley” Van Der Bosch; Janet K. MacNaughton;
---------Special Intention for T.J. & Mary Ackert
5:00pm: George Krause; Aldo Raganelli; Ann & Carl Deckmeyer & Bob Pommer
Sunday, October 2, 2022:
8:00am: Daniel Dressel; Cimarrusti-Neverka Family; Loretta Nacius
10:00am: John Kraynak; James Jacksack; Lucy Cardile
Noon: Margaret Davidson; Liane Klingler; Anita Caputo; 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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“My child, remember that you received what was good during your lifetime while Lazarus likewise received what was bad; but now he is comforted here, whereas you are tormented. Moreover, between us and you a great chasm is established…” Luke 16:25 – 26
When God created the world He declared that it was good and He gave it to all mankind for us to enjoy. However, over the years we have created a chasm between those who have great gifts and those who do not. In today’s Gospel we see that with our own generosity we must bridge that gap between those who have much and those who have little or we may find ourselves on the wrong side of the chasm in the next life.
Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
September 18, 2022-------------------- ---------------------- $17,929------------ -- $25,000 ----------- (-($7,072)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD----------- $260,595---------------$300,000---------------($39,405)
Total Seminarian Collection Fiscal 2023 YTD $4,621-
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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
Bookmark our parish website for information on all parish ministries, events, contact information, and more!
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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