December 11, 2022:
The Second Sunday of Advent ~ Gaudete Sunday
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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-------The third Sunday of Advent is traditionally called Gaudete Sunday. Gaudete is the Latin word meaning “rejoice.” This Sunday is so named because “Rejoice” is the first word in the entrance antiphon for today's Mass taken from Philippians 4:4-5: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near.” Today we light the third candle of the Advent wreath. The rose colored candle is lit on the Third Sunday of the Advent season. This Sunday is a joyful reminder that our salvation is near.
-------The Advent season is a season of hope and joy. Four weeks of Advent provide us with the time to pray for Jesus’ birth. Jesus - the Savior of the world and the Prince of Peace. May our Advent routine of taking time for prayer each day, returning to the sacrament of reconciliation, spiritual reading, spending time in Eucharistic adoration, participating in devotions of the Church, and even Christmas shopping (or ordering online…), bring peace and joy to our families, our friends, and our hearts.
-------As we approach the Christmas season, may we prayerfully and determinedly make sure that we keep “Christ in Christmas”. I was speaking with a crafter – who brings her handmade and embroidered items to craft shows across the Archdiocese. She shared with me that when she was selling her wares in the western suburbs, one of her most popular items were towels embroidered with “Merry Christmas”. She shared with me her surprise that when at a show in the northern suburbs, the “Merry Christmas” towels were not as popular. She was surprised that her “Merry and Bright” towels were more popular. Her comments gave me occasion for pause and the writing of this article.
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-------As we come together this Gaudete Sunday, sharing in the Eucharist, preparing for the birth of Jesus who will be “bread for the world”, what are the ordinary and simple things we can do to make sure that we “keep Christ in Christmas”?
-------This Sunday you are invited to come and participate in the first annual Do-it-Yourself Handel’s Messiah at St. Mary’s. Purchase tickets through this link. The celebration and performance will begin at 3:00pm sharp. Please come and arrive early, find a pew with a neighbor, co-worker, or parishioner and be ready to have your heart and spirit filled with joy on Gaudete Sunday. Thanks to Marek Rachelski for his efforts to bring this to our parish this Advent.
-------We will be offering the full schedule of Christmas Masses this year. May God bless all of us with health so we can come together celebrating Christmas Mass at St. Mary’s before celebrating in our homes with loved ones. If you are staying home this Christmas, I pray you will be able to join your fellow parishioners as we worship on Christmas day.
-------May God bless us with hope-filled hearts this Advent!
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Children's Worship Bulletin for December 11, 2022:
Click for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.
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Click on the images below for links to Advent Resources for the family, recommended by the Archdiocese of Chicago . . . |
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, December 10 - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Saturday, December 10, 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, December 11, 2022:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 3:00pm: Handel's "Messiah" - Church
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
Monday, December 12, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, December 13, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 7:00pm: Parish Council - PCLR
+ 7:00pm: Handbell Choir - Church
Wednesday, December 14, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 9:15am: Guild Board Meeting - PCCR
+ 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 6:45pm: RCIA - PCLR
Thursday, December 15, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 7:00pm: Adult Choir - Church
Friday, December 16, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, December 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
Sunday, December 18, 2022:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
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FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
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Curious about Taizé Prayer? View the video below for a sample of the deep peace and serenity to be found in this simple, meditative form of worship, which calls the soul to dwell deeply on Christ's presence around and within us.
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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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PRAYER FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED
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Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: |
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Germaine Arnson
Beni-de Dieu Atibalentja
Michael Caringello
Kelly Bukaty
Chris Decker
Joan Dolan
Tanya Dornik
Karl Grubert
Hannah Hodgson
Christian Jenko
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James Krueger
Caroline Lyczko
Carolina Martinez
Bob Matthei
Matthew Moughamian
Kit O’Brien
Ricardo Pedemonte
Penny Peterson
Migdalia Reyes
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This new sick list began on December 1 and will continue through February.
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:
John Lussen
(husband of Kathleen Lussen; father of Tara [Christopher] Janos;
grandfather of Lauren, Andrew, and William)
Angela Milite
(aunt of Leslie[Jim] Ardell)
Anita Brulato
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, December 10, 2022:
7:30am: Irene Kuta; Stanislaw Mezyk; In Thanksgiving for Prayers Answered
5:00pm: Jack Dhamer; David R. Bibbs; Special Intention For Dennis & Shirley Coppi
Sunday, December 11, 2022:
8:00am: Deanna Dudley; Loretta Nacius; David Bibbs
10:00am: Dr. Thomas Palella; Richard Steck; Alison Haghighat
Noon: Sophie Skinger; John Robert Kapps; Dottie Corra; People of St. Mary’s
Monday, December 12, 2022:
7:30am: Raymond Valentine; Raymond Cimarrusti; Agnes Didier
Tuesday, December 13, 2022:
7:30am: Loretta Nacius; Marita D. Murray; Dale Jacobs
Wednesday, December 14, 2022:
7:30am: Sally Jo Ohmart; Stephen Sager, Jr.; Anne Leiser
Thursday, December 15, 2022:
7:30am: Susan Wittig; Leonid Janchuk; Marylys Anne Jacobs
Friday, December 16, 2022:
7:30am: Raymond Valentine; Joseph Milite; Special Intention for Carol Craigmile
Saturday, December 17, 2022:
7:30am: Anna & Carl Deckmeyer & Bob Pommer; Craigmile-Maurer Family; -
-----------Germaine Clifford
5:00pm: Philip Sheridan, Sr.; Maria & Sam Scopelliti;
----------Special Intention for Ashley & Dawson Van Winkle
Sunday, December 18, 2022:
8:00am: Joseph Milite; Cimarrusti-Valentino Family; Mary Fox
10:00am: Bill Archibald; James Skinner; James Kelly
Noon: Charles Del Grande; Jacqueline Roberti; 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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“You too must be patient. Make your hearts firm, because the coming of the Lord is at hand.”
------------------------------------------------JAMES 5:8
Patience is another one of those things many of us struggle with. We want things to go according to our plan and our schedule. Any change brings anxiety and fear. Through daily prayer we better align ourselves with God’s will and His plan, which is far better than anything we can come up with on our own.
Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
December 4, 2022-------------------- ----------------------- $50,498------------ -- $25,000 ---------- ( ($25,498
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD---------- $560,836----------------$575,000---------------($14,164)
Total Sharing Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD ---------- $53,407
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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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