Daily Mass Schedule (during the School Year):
Monday, Thursday & Friday:
6:30am and 8:00am
Tuesday: 6:30am and 9:00am
Wednesday: 8:00am and 9:10am (9:10am is at St. Patricks)
Saturday: 8:00am
Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, NOON & 6:00pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday: 8:30am or by appointment with a parish priest
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From the Desk of Fr. Mark Augustine, Administrator
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Hello,
As I am sure you are all aware by now, after a few years hiatus, the School of St. Mary is bringing back the annual Gala. Perhaps you have seen the window at J. Crew in Market Square, or the recent article in
Forest & Bluff
promoting the night, or the giant poster board as you enter the Church. Set amidst the beautiful Cuneo Mansion in Vernon Hills, this year's Gala theme is "Roar into the Twenties!" Although the Gala has sold out in record time there are still ways you can support it. The Gala committee is looking for parishioners to fill up their
wine cellar for their live auction. You may access the wine selection and download the order form to by going to the school website here. The Gala is the main fundraiser for the year to support our school, students, and faculty. I thank the Gala committee: Liz Berrill,
Lindsay Bianco, Julie Booma, Kelly Graham, Kim Egan, Jen Lucas, Leslie Schreiber, Carrie Seyb, Eileen Weber, and Sofia Westmeyer for their tireless effort to make this evening a success!
Last week I was called to an elderly parishioner's bedside to administer the Last Rites. As we were talking with some of her family in the room, she simply said: "well, I'm 95 and this has been my Catholic life." It was a beautiful reflection on the life to which we have all been called and a good examination her life lived up to that point. Only a few days later I received three children into the Church through a Profession of Faith, meaning they were baptized in a different denomination and now were becoming Catholic. So within 72 hours I witnessed both the beginning and end of the life of Catholics. My prayer and reflection following those encounters led me to the examination of conscience.
While many know this as a tool and aid to properly prepare us for the sacrament of confession; there is another benefit to it as well. The Examen prayer, developed largely by St. Ignatius of Loyola, is a method of reviewing our day in the presence of God. We set time aside for prayerful reflection on where God has been in our everyday life, and those moments we responded well, or failed to do so. There are 5 basic steps to this beautiful prayer as a way to truly understand God working in our lives:
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Ask God for light
- Lord help me to see my day with your eyes, rather than my own.
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Give thanks
- Every day is a gift from God, am I grateful for that?
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Review the day
- May the Holy Spirit guide me in reviewing my day.
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Face your shortcomings
- I acknowledge my failings or wrongdoing throughout this day.
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Look forward to the day to come
- Lord, help me to do better tomorrow than I did today.
If we learn to say this prayer daily, we truly do see the world with the eyes of faith, and can often more easily recognize how God is present in our daily life. The Church calendar shifts to Ordinary Time now until Ash Wednesday on February 26. How do we see God working in the ordinary and daily routine of our lives? May we seek to embrace those simple moments, give thanks, and always look forward to what is to come!
God Bless,
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Click the GiveCentral Logo to securely and conveniently donate to the
Phase Four and More for St. Mary's, Fr. Barry Preservation Fund.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Evening Prayer and Farewell Reception for Bishop Alberto Rojas
All are invited to evening prayer and a farewell reception for Bishop Alberto Rojas on Sunday, January 19, 2020, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe's St. Joseph Chapel, 1170 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL. Come to pray with Bishop Rojas and share your good wishes.
Bishop Rojas was named on December 2 by Pope Francis as the Coadjutor Bishop of San Bernardino, and he will be formally welcomed on February 24. Bishop Rojas was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico and emigrated to the United States in 1993 to complete his seminary formation at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois. He was ordained a priest in 1997 and worked in parish ministry and at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary. Bishop Rojas was ordained an auxiliary bishop for Chicago in 2011. He served as Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate III from 2011 to 2018, and as Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate I from 2018 to 2019.
Bishop Rojas expresses his gratitude for the opportunities and friendships he has experienced while in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and promises to remember his friends and benefactors in his prayers and Masses.
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Click on the image to register.
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Click on the image to register! Space is limited to about 50 couples.
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Children's Sacrament Upcoming Schedule
-8
th
Grade: Confirmation Retreat
UGC
Saturday, February 8 12:30 - 6:00pm (ends after 5:00pm Mass)
-2
nd
Grade: 1
st
Communion Parent Meeting(s) -
choose one to attend (UGC-Multi-purpose Room)
Sunday, February 23 at 1:15pm
OR
Monday, February 24 at 7:00pm
We invite you to pray for our children who will make their First Reconciliation next weekend. May they experience the loving mercy of God and be strengthened by the prayers of our faith community.
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Confirmation Retreat
Leaders Needed
February 8th 11:00am -5:00pm
Each year COR high school students step up to help lead the 8
th
grade confirmation retreats! Why?! Because you can make a big difference in witnessing to the 8th
graders why following Christ and living a life in the Spirit is such a gift!
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Camp Hope Volunteer Opportunities
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Click on the image to apply!
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We are getting ready for a fun faith filled Catholic Schools Week!
Want to show your support for Catholic education? Click on the image to make a donation!
We hope you will join us for our all school Mass on Wednesday, January 29th at 10AM!
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Donating to Empower Illinois
This week (January 15) the Empower Illinois Scholarship application went live to families interested in attending Catholic Schools but who need scholarship assistance. We have the opportunity to donate to help fund scholarships while also earning a 75% Illinois State tax credit; and through February 29, 2020 the 2-for-1 Tax Credit Scholarship (TCS) Gift Program is open. Any TCS donations designated to a school between now and February 29 (or until funds are depleted) are eligible for a 2-for-1 matching gift.
We will be offering in-person guidance on how to donate from 7-8pm in the Multi-Purpose Room at the School of St. Mary on Monday evenings in February. However, to get started on the first phase, and therefore save 7-10 business days, please consider doing the following as soon as you decide to donate (to maximize potential of 2-for-1 matching gift award):
- Log onto mytax.illinois.gov
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Click on "Request a Letter ID"; under the "Miscellaneous section:
- If you already have an account enter your username and password to verify
- If you do NOT have an account, click the 'individual' tab
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Enter your Social Security Number and one of the following:
- Most Recent Adjusted Gross Income
- IL Driver's License Number
- IL State Identification Number
- Click 'Submit' and enter and confirm your email address; then click 'OK' to submit and receive your confirmation.
- Your Letter ID will be mailed to the address on your last year's tax return. You should receive it within 7-10 business days.
- Then proceed to the second phase of the donation process: Activate Your Account
Please consider donating to Empower Illinois and designate School of St. Mary. We will be able to accept more families with generous donations, particularly if donations are completed by February 29, 2020. Please contact Mandy Castle with any questions on how to donate (
mcastle@schoolofstmary.org).
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We are now accepting Preschool Applications for the upcoming 2020-21 School Year.
We are excited to offer an additional section of our popular Little Angels Preschool Class. One section will meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and the other on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Families can select their preferred days in the application. Historically, this class has filled quickly, so please apply right away if you are interested.
We are also pleased to offer an All-Day Three-year-old Preschool Program next year. This class will, of course, be developmentally appropriate, including both lunch and a rest period. If you are interested in any of our preschool offerings, please follow these steps:
- Click on the Parent login on the top right corner
- Click on FACTS Family Portal (ParentsWeb) in the top right corner
- Enter our District Code: SOSM-IL
- Enter a user name
- Enter a password
If you are a current family, you already have a portal account as well as a password. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Mandy Castle at (847) 295.4830.
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Wow! Due to a huge response,We have SOLD OUT! Thank you so much for such an overwhelming show of support!
Can't make it? There will be other opportunities to participate coming soon (raffle tickets, online silent auction, etc) - Stay tuned!
Help stock our wine cellar for the live auction! Check out our impressive wine list, the envy of every wine collector! To view the list and to order as a donation to the Gala click
here!
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Donate or Register for Events
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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.
Like the Church of St. Mary 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!
Homilies & Gospel Readings!
Listen to past Gospel Readings and homilies anytime, anywhere! Click on the podcast image or goto our website. Click on Multimedia/Podcasts.
Enjoy!
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