September 4, 2020: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Parish Newsletter
Reopening for the Celebration of Public Mass & Schedule
The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045
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From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor |
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“There but for the grace of God go I.” A friend of mine would make this statement regularly; “There but for the grace of God go I.” I have been thinking of this statement as I reflect on how fortunate I am in this challenging and demanding times for our society and world. Having been raised in Waukegan, educated in Illinois, ordained to serve in the Archdiocese of Chicago, ministering as the pastor of the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest; I have health that allows me to share time with loved ones. I am able to enjoy exercise on the many local bike paths throughout Lake County Forest Preserves, Open Lands, and communities in proximity to the bike paths. I am able to recreate with priest peers, family members and friends on golf courses, enjoying myself immensely while also being frustrated that I missed a very short putt, shanked a wedge or put my drive in a hazard. Faith, health, happiness, freedom are but some of the growing litany of thanksgiving I offer to God these days as the statement of a friend comes to mind. “There but for the grace of God go I!”
Growing up I had numerous temporary jobs during summer, home from college on breaks, etc.… I had many bosses that I worked under in all of those jobs. One of my bosses was a heart attack survivor several times over. He had a grounded, realistic and a balanced look at life and tried to instill his calm demeanor in those who worked for him. When problems arose which they did, when challenges presented themselves, when unexpected situations caused hardship he would put it into perspective and not allow it to give him undo stress. I have also been thinking of his example and perspective as together we do our best dealing with the demands on every person these COVID days.
Last spring I was on sabbatical at the Redemptorist Renewal Center outside of Tucson, Arizona. The sabbatical program included many workshops and seminars by a variety of gifted and skilled presenters. I hope and anticipate to be sharing with you many fruits of the experience last spring, in my articles, my homilies and my ministry.
One of the presenters in the program shared a PowerPoint as part of his conference, encouraging us to honestly look at the God we look to in prayer and our operative theology in our prayer and ministry. One of the slides of his presentation stated: “How do we frame our personal theology? How much emphasis do we place on Scripture, Tradition, Reason and Personal Experience? There was a lively and enriching conversation that took place amongst the participants and the presenter.
He also shared two quotes in another slide which have challenged me and has penetrated my prayer these past six months. One quote was taken from the book, “The God I Never Knew” by Marcus Borg, who wrote; “Tell me your image of God, and I will tell you your theology.” There was an engaging and a spirited conversation that took place amongst the participants and the presenter regarding this slide.
The other quote was from the German theologian, Dorothy Solle who in her book, “Thinking About God: An Introduction to Theology” penned the following: “Tell me how you think and act politically and I will tell you in which God you believe.” There was a pregnant pause and time for reflection in the class as this slide appeared on the screen. Honest and heartfelt sharing followed the silence. My image of God has evolved over the decades in my almost six decades as a follower of Jesus and as a child of God. I turn to God in prayer who is Creator, God who is Companion, and God who is Compassion.
I have shared this quote with friends. I have reflected on and brought this quote to God in my prayer. How does my faith, that is gift from God, guide me in my choices each day? How does my understanding and relationship with the God who created me in his image impact and direct my actions with the rest of humanity? How do I keep God first, center, primary in my life above and before all else? I think that this quote that first struck a chord in my heart and prayer will be with me for some time. Does the quote “Tell me how you think and act politically and I will tell you in which God you believe,” bring you to reflective and discerning prayer?
As you are aware the spring of 2020 was a spring unlike any other. Every aspect and reality of our lives was changed. Every aspect of our church activity was modified, put on pause, delayed. First communions usually in the spring took place in August. Confirmation scheduled for March was celebrated in July. Initiation sacraments, the norm at the Easter Vigil, took place in August.
The Catholic Charities Mother’s Day collection was received by generous parishioners the last weekend in August, not the second weekend of May. The Good Friday Collection, supporting the work of the Church in the Holy Land taken up two days before the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior will be taken up next week. Yes our lives, routines, schedules and norms are changed, are different. We are able to adjust and adapt because of our faith in a God who makes all things possible (Matthew 19:26). Thanks for supporting the ministry funded through the second collections, especially as they occur much later in the year these COVID days.
I will be away from St. Mary’s this Saturday, September 5th. A friend of mine died from alcoholism and I will be celebrating his funeral and supporting his family. I have known his family since I was a deacon in the Church and I am the godfather to his niece and nephew. Alcoholism and every other addiction are powerful, cunning and baffling diseases. May those who struggle with addiction and those who love those suffering from addiction know that there is hope and there is help. For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous you can visit www.aa.org. For families and friends of alcoholics, support is available through Al-Anon Family Groups at www.al-anon.org
During these challenging days may we give thanks for our blessings, may we strive to keep things in perspective, may we pray to God for ourselves, all of our sisters and brothers in the world, praying trusting and knowing that even today, God makes all things possible.
God bless you with a reflective, grateful and peaceful heart.
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Adjustment to the Time for Daily Mass at Our Church of St. Mary |
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Update: Daily Mass offered at 7:30am Monday-Saturday starting on Saturday, 9/5/2020.
During these COVID days we have adjusted to the church building being closed. We have adjusted to Mass being streamed at 12:00 Noon. We have adjusted to Mass resuming with a limited number of people in attendance. We have adjusted to changing our routine, registering for Mass, arriving on time, entering the south doors of the Church, being nourished in Word and Sacrament. We give thanks to God for the nourishment, sustenance and strength received from the Eucharist; spiritual communion as well as receiving the Holy Eucharist, Jesus present under the appearance of bread and wine.
After consultation with the Parish Council and the Parish Staff, beginning Saturday, September 5th, there will be another adjustment in the daily Mass schedule at St. Mary’s. Daily Mass will be offered at 7:30 AM Monday through Saturday. All are welcome to join us to be nourished in Word and Sacrament around the table of the Lord.
Why this latest change in routine and adjustment to what is familiar at the Church of St. Mary?
The answer is safety. Safety for our school children. Safety for our parishioners. Safety for those who come to the Church of St. Mary for Mass. The new school year is presenting unprecedented challenges and opportunities for our parish community. Instead of having two entry points for the school children, there will now be five. Students will arrive at St. Mary’s at 8:30 AM to begin school at 8:45 AM. Cohorts of our school students will enter daily through the Green Bay road parking lot entrances. If our parishioners, if our guests, if our worshippers at Mass and Rosary Prayer Group are able to attend Mass and pray together, prior to the beginning of each school day, the chance for accidents or worse happening with people driving in the parking lot as students are trying to get to school on time this upcoming school year.
Change to routine is challenging and difficult. We like our familiar routines. I pray that many parishioners of St. Mary will be able to regularly attend daily Mass, Monday – Saturday at 7:30 AM beginning on Saturday, September 5th. As with the adjustments in our routines that have taken place since March 2020, we will monitor this decision and update the community on its duration. Please pray for our school, administration, faculty, students and families. Know that they will be praying for our parishioners and all benefactors of the School of St. Mary!
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, September 5, 2020 - Sunday, September 13, 2020
<--- Register for Attending & Volunteering
Saturday, September 5, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:30-9:30am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm: Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
Sunday, September 6, 2020:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 10:00am: Livestream via Facebook
+ 10:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
Monday, September 7, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
Tuesday, September 8, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
Wednesday, September 9, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: 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, September 10, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
Friday, September 11, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
Saturday, September 12, 2020:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:30-9:30am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm: Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
Sunday, September 13, 2020:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 10:00am: Livestream via Facebook
+ 10:00am: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Masks/Face Covering: Mask or face coverings are required to be worn by all individuals at all times while in the Church building.
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Hand Sanitizer: Sanitize your hands as you enter the Church building.
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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.
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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.
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Church Exit: The north doors onto the main plaza will be the only exit from the Church (unless you require use of the elevator).
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Church East Entrance - Emergency Exit Only: Please do not use the East doors onto the stairways for either entering or exiting.
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Surface Sanitizing: All surfaces touched by persons are sanitized prior to the next opening of the Church.
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Restrooms Unavailable: For the safety of all, the restrooms will not be available, unless it's an emergency.
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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.
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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
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.
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September 6, 2020: Gospel Reflection for the Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time |
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This Sunday’s readings are about always seeking understanding with those who have done wrong. We do so gently so as not to embarrass or alienate, we do it out of love for all. In our first reading for Sunday, God is speaking directly to Ezekiel telling him that he is God’s appointment watchman. Ezekiel, and all the prophets, are to warm those whom God has told him have done wrong. If Ezekiel or any of the prophets (including us) fail to warn those who are doing wrong, then we too will be held accountable for that person’s sins. However if we heed God’s warning and confront the person in error and they still do don’t change their ways or their heart, then they shall be held accountable but we have done all we can & will not be held accountable.
In Ezekiel’s time the common notion was that sin was communal. So if a person was caught sinning they would have to go to temple and make a sin offering to restore the relationship of them & the community with God. Here we start to see the notion that we are all responsible for our own sin. If I saw someone gossiping and did nothing, then we both have sinned. It is up to me to pull that person aside and gently let them know that such behavior is not the will of God and that it hurts others. According to our first reading, I have done what I could do to understand that person and help them see the error of their ways and now it is up to them to decide what they will do.
In the gospel, as it often is the case, Jesus takes the message from the first reading and expands it. In the first reading one only had to speak with the person once and then the responsibility was solely on the offending person. In the gospel we hear Jesus tell the disciples that if there is an issue with a member of their local church, take that person aside and try to have them change their ways. But now we go further. If that doesn’t work, then we are to take a few other members of the church with you and gently try to bring the offending person to understanding and reconciliation. If it still doesn’t work we are to treat them a Gentile or a tax collector. When we first hear that we are to treat the offending person as an outcast of our community? That does not sound like Jesus at all. Good thing too because that is not what Jesus means at all! Jesus strongly believes that the community should always continue to keep in dialog to bring those who are outside the community back into community. For the sake of the marginalized as well as the community! We never stop trying to bring people back into communion with God. God does not want barriers between people or God. We must always strive to understand others and help them understand us. They key to being one with God is oneness/unity with others and with God.
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RCIA is Preparing for a New Year! |
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For information regarding the Religious Education Program (RE Classes, Sacramental Preparation, Family Resources, Calendar and more) please visit the website.
We look forward to supporting our families as they continue to form their children in the richness of our Catholic faith!
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We are blest to have three tents that serve as Outdoor Learning Environments for our students to enjoy some fresh air! The Outdoor Learning Environments are used for lunch as well as classroom instruction. Several of our school parents have made generous contributions towards the cost of these tents!! Two Outdoor Learning Environments are located at the PGC while another is located on St. Mary's Green. Thank you School of St. Mary's parents and parishioners! |
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Upcoming Archdiocesan Events |
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The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass that was scheduled for Sunday, September 13 is cancelled to better ensure the health and safety of all. We regret the cancellation of this celebration, as the commitment of 50 years of marriage is not only a significant and heartfelt milestone for the couples and their families, but for us as a Church. While it is not possible for an in-person celebration this year, we cannot overlook the deep need to honor these couples in their commitment to the sacrament of marriage.
You are encouraged to please register with other jubilarians to receive a video of congratulations from the Cardinal. The parish receptionists are happy to assist if you need their help. Please contact the Parish Office at 847-234-0205. Otherwise: Registration can be done by clicking here. The recorded video of congratulations will be distributed to the jubilarians via email. In addition, the Office of Lifelong Formation will issue a certificate in honor of the jubilarians to be sent to their physical home address. It is our hope to celebrate the 2020 jubilarians during the 2021 Golden Wedding Mass. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
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Due to Covid-19 and social distancing requirements, Morning Bible Study will look a bit different this year. Thankfully, we will still be able to have a study. Msgr. Dempsey at St. Patrick’s in Lake Forest has graciously offered to host our morning Bible Study there this year in the O’Gara Center. They have an ideal set up with breakout rooms which can safely support 50 people. Therefore, we are offering a hybrid study for up to 50 people in person and a limitless amount of people via computer. Our study will take place this year on Wednesdays at 1:00pm. We are studying First Samuel using St. Benedict Press’ new study and plan to start the week of September 13.
The evening Bible Study will remain at St. Mary’s on Thursday evenings and will also be studying First Samuel. A registration form may be found on the Church of St. Mary website in the Faith Formation tab. Just fill out the form with a check and mail to: The Church of St. Mary, 201 E. Illinois Rd., Lake Forest, IL 60045.
Questions regarding ‘Morning' Bible Study:
Questions regarding Evening Bible Study:
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Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land |
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Every year on Good Friday, a collection is taken up in Catholic Churches to support the work of the Franciscans working in the Holy Land. Christians there rely heavily on the help that comes to them from this worldwide collection. This year, since measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus prohibit gatherings in our churches, the traditional Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land has been postponed to September 13th.
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America is part of a world-wide network of Commissariats of the Holy Land which function as bridges between the Holy Land and Christians all over the world. The Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C., coordinates this vital support for the work of the Franciscans who work in the Holy Land.
The Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land have the unique responsibility to care for the Holy Places as well for the “Living Stones,” the Christians living there. It is vital that we support Christians living in the Holy Land, in order to maintain a Christian presence in the very land made holy by the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. Donate Here.
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The recitation of the Patriotic Rosary will begin on Friday, August 14, at 6:30pm and for every Friday thereafter. All are welcome to participate in this devotion for the needs of the Church and our country. Please join us to plead for Our Lady’s intercession in these most difficult times. The normal protocols will be observed: you must sign up in advance; all persons attending will be required to wear a mask, use hand sanitizer; social distancing will be maintained at all times. Anyone who has not reserved in advance will have to provide his/her name and contact information upon entering the church for contact tracing, if necessary. This information will be used for no other purpose. The main church doors will be open at 6:15pm. Recitation of the Rosary will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Sign-up to attend on St. Patrick’s website at:
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Mundelein Seminary Hosting Annual Golf Outing |
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Mundelein Seminary Hosting Annual Golf Outing
With In-Person Play at Local Course
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Virtual Option to Play Augusta National!
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic is forcing plans to be reimagined this year, Mundelein Seminary is still hosting its 29th annual Rector’s Classic Golf Outing at Pine Meadow Golf Club in Mundelein on Thursday, September 17.
This year features a new twist for those who do not wish to golf in person. Through WGT by Topgolf, participants can register to virtually play on Augusta National Golf Club, the official site of the 2020 Masters Golf Tournament, from September 11-17.
Registration for in-person or virtual golf can be completed at www.bit.ly/rectorsclassic. Raffle tickets can also be purchased for $2500, $1000, and $500 cash prizes, and an online silent auction will open closer to the event for the chance to bid on golf and non- golf-related items.
The event will abide by all Federal, State, and Local regulations set forth for the safety and protection of all players and attendees. Masks will be required at the course and accommodations can be made for individual golf carts. Every consideration will be taken to make this experience safe and enjoyable for all attendees, and the event will be modified accordingly if CDC regulations or other factors necessitate contingency plans.
At this year’s event, Mundelein Seminary is presenting the 2020 In Service of One Another Humanitarian Award collectively to the heroic priests who have led their communities with compassion and creativity throughout the pandemic. Anyone can share the story of their priest by visiting www.usml.edu/hero and filling out a brief questionnaire. The stories will be shared on Mundelein Seminary’s website and social media channels, and several representative priests will accept the award on behalf of these heroic clergy members at a brief ceremony at Pine Meadow Golf Course at the event.
All proceeds from the event will provide critical support to continue the education and formation of the 140 seminarians discerning their call at Mundelein Seminary to serve in 30 dioceses across the country.
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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:
- 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.
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Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral (anytime)
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http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass (Daily at 9:30AM)
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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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Prayer for the Sick and Deceased |
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BANNS
III Brett Rosin and Anais Hiedra
II Brennan Matthews and Annie Martini
I Roman Korol and Jeanne Chapin
Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:
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Pierre Adam
Renata Adamiec
Peggy Adams
William Allingham
Beny Alvarez
Alexa Anderson
Baby Bower Triplets:
Rose Marie, Adelaide Marie,
and Josephine Marie
Baby Mercer
Baby Peter John O'Rourke
Elvera Baeza
Dolores Beck
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
Jacqueline Cimarrusti
Marianna Cimarrusti
Charles Cook
Virginia Cordoba
Mary Elizabeth Cran
Aldo Crovetti
Greg DeBoer
Louis Degaetano
Mimi Degaetano
Mike Dellefield
Lewis Dilts
Joan Dolan
Annamarie Elfering
Hannah Erickson
Susan Ewert
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Abby Furco
Esperanza Galikay
Jenny Green
Jeanne Gross
Jesus Guzman
Edward Halle
Elizabeth Hand
Margaret Hartman
John Herbert
Hannah Hodgson
Edward Hoover
Patricia P. Huber
Juan Hurandas
Dolores Hynes
Rafael Ibarra
Shirley Jacksack
Dolores Jansyn
Dick Jaworski
Christian Jenko
Dr. Mickey Jester
Mark Kalbus
Raine Kamm
Oceana Kashul
Mason Kelly
Genevieve Kluza
Patsy Leonard
Caroline Lyczko
Fely Macalalad
Jim Macdonald
Angela Martinez
Carolina Martinez
Ralph Mastro
Robert Matthei
Derrick Mathews
Donna Mathews
Kathryn McConnell
Janet McCue
Margaret Mary McIntyre
Mary Anne Minich
Dolores Morrison
Rick Nacius
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Barbara Neis
David O'Brien
Peter O'Brien
Joaquin Padilla
John Paleczny
Tom Palella
Mary Margaret Pawl
Mary Butterfield Peddle
James Dean Penar
Marie Pfeiffer
Lisa Pommer
Lil Porter
Marianne Powers
Carol Pozdel
Marcia Ries
Mathew Rowley
Susan Schey
Bill Shafer
Colleen Sheerer
Tai (Pascal) Shin
Joan Sparrow
Nancy Sreenan
Ellen Sreenan
Debbie Sternberg
John Sternberg
Maureen Strassburger
Elzbieta Szymanska
Leonard Teifeld
Richard Thomas
John Tocks
Linda Trueblood-Lambert
Joseph Urso
Amanda Van Vleet
Brittany Van Vleet
Jim Wenzel
Martha Williams
Barbara Wilson
Robert Yale
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
September 5, 2020:
7:30am: Mary Moorman; Ronald Bielinski
5:00pm: Patricia Flynn; John Hough
September 6, 2020:
8:00am: Dorina Mentuccia; Betty Milite
10:0am: Renato Carani; Dr. William & Virginia Starsiak
Noon: Raymond & Kathryn Hartigan; Carmela Stella; People of St. Mary’s
September 7, 2020: Robert Pommer; Ehret-Carey Families
September 8, 2020: Luigi Caringello; Frank Wiedner; Irene Oddi; Helen J. Kiwala
September 9, 2020: For the intentions of George Scholl, Jr. ;Tyler Mullvaney
September 10, 2020: John Coyle; Nancy Riley; Thomas R. Kiwala; Special Intention for Madeleine Slingerland
September 11, 2020: Rosalie Ziccarelli; Special Intention for John Mastro; Christopher Allingham; Loretta Dolore Caulfield
September 12, 2020:
7:30am: Betty Milite; Stanley Sadej;
5:00pm: Ann O’Connell and Special Intention for Leslie & John Koeller
September 13, 2020:
8:00am: Angela Chiapelas; Special Intention for Jeanne Hlavacek
10:0am: Joseph W. Steele; Edmund Nowicki
Noon: Catherine & Tom Sullivan; Special Intention for Gordon & Rosemary Sheahen; 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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“You, son of man, I have appointed watchman for the house of Israel.” Ezekiel 33:7
Many of us are generous with our gifts. However, how often is our generosity at the minimum level required? We do just enough or give just enough. Remember, the Lord calls us to be generous with all the gifts He has given us, to grow them and return them with increase.
Sunday Collection Actual Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall)
August 30, 2020 $16,316 $21,000 ($4,685)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2021 YTD $163,500 $189,000 ($25,200)
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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 below.
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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Like the Church of St. Mary Facebook Page
Like the Church of St. Mary Facebook Page to get notices on viewing Livestreamed Mass! Prior recorded Masses can also be watched via our Facebook Page.
Like the Church of St. Mary Facebook page to see regular updates from popular Catholic pages such as the Archdiocese of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich, and the USCCB. See news from the School of St. Mary, Guild of St. Mary, Religious Education Program, Youth Ministry and upcoming events at our parish!
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The Church of St. Mary has a YouTube channel! Once we have 1000k subscribers, we can stream live! Look for the black and white image of the Church of St. Mary when searching for the channel or click on either image here to go straight there! Don't forget to subscribe! |
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