April 30, 2023:
Fourth Sunday of Easter ~ Good Shepherd 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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-------Blessed and joyous Easter season to you as we share the hope of eternal life in our Risen Lord.
------- It is Jesus’ victory over sin and death that is to be reflected in every aspect of our lives. It is to be reflected in our prayer, it is to be reflected in our faith, it is to be reflected in our actions. When we pray and reflect on each and every Respect Life issue of the Catholic Church, they all come back to our life in Jesus, our Risen Lord.
-------When we work towards building a culture of life, in a world that does not support the culture or belief that we stand for, it is in community and prayer that we are able to strive together in building a culture that cherishes and respects every human life. We are able to embody this truth in many ways. We are able to participate in prayer vigils outside abortion clinics, we are able to stand with refugees and immigrants, we are able to care for the hungry and homeless, we are able to stand up for the rights of the marginalized by mainstream society. There are and will always be daily opportunities to work together in building a culture that cherishes and respects every human life.
-------On Saturday, April 29, a Gun BuyBack program is taking place at the Holy Family site of Most Blessed Trinity Parish in Waukegan. What started as a hope and idea has blossomed beautifully into a reality. Initial discussion centered on offering this program but with a great concern on how it would be funded. Where would resources be found so that we could demonstrate together our efforts in building a culture that cherishes and respects every human life, especially those threatened by gun violence?
-------It was with the grace of God, working through ordinary people, that a “resurrection like” response has happened by parishioners in St. Mary’s and other parishes in Lake County that support the community and ministry at Most Blessed Trinity. As this article is being typed, I just learned from Most Blessed Trinity that they have received almost $25,000. The Waukegan Police Department is overseeing the program. They will be receiving and taking the guns off of the streets, using them for training among officers before eventually destroying them. Let’s pray for those whose lives are affected by gun violence, domestic violence, and gang violence; all which threaten the vulnerable. May this simple effort be supported by our prayers for both victims and perpetrators of violence, that the Light of Christ may illuminate their hearts and lives. May we as parishioners of St. Mary’s, as followers of the Risen Lord, live by and promote the Gospel of Life in a world filled with darkness and despair.
-------The Archdiocese of Chicago Respect Life Office offers numerous resources and programs throughout the year. This coming Saturday, May 6, there is a program being offered at Cook Memorial Public Library in Libertyville, located at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue at 9:30am. The presentation is titled “Assisted Suicide is Not Glamorous - the Medical Aid in Dying Movement Unpacked.” The presenter, Dawn Fitzpatrick, is the Senior Coordinator for the Office of Human Dignity and Solidarity of the Archdiocese. Admission is free to this presentation but RSVPs are requested to (847) 644.8456.
-------A funeral liturgy is a central liturgical celebration of the Christian community for the deceased. When one of its members dies, the Church encourages the celebration of the funeral liturgy at a Mass. When Mass cannot be celebrated, a funeral liturgy outside Mass can be celebrated at the church or in the funeral home.
-------At the funeral liturgy, the Church gathers with the family and friends of the deceased to give praise and thanks to God for Christ's victory over sin and death, to commend the deceased to God's tender mercy and compassion, and to seek strength in the proclamation of the Paschal Mystery. The funeral liturgy, therefore, is an act of worship, and not merely an expression of grief. A funeral Mass may also be referred to as a Requiem Mass.
-------This Sunday afternoon, April 30, we are offering Brahm’s Requiem at 3:00pm in our church. Tickets may be purchased in advance by CLICKING HERE or using the following link: www.eventbrite.com and searching for Niles Metropolitan Chorus. May this service, in the Easter Season deepen our hope in our loved one’s welcome into their eternal reward.
-------God bless you in living Easter joy in our Risen Lord and Savior,
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The School of St. Mary will offer our Summer School program to students entering Jr. Kindergarten, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. This is an opportunity to receive additional academic support and/or continue your child's education throughout the summer in an enriching academic environment. Students will focus on reading, writing, math, and social studies/science that fit their appropriate age/grade. For those with children who are moving from the PGC to the UGC, we will have special materials and instruction to help your child prepare for the greater independence required at the UGC. We will also have fun in the summer sun!
The School of St. Mary will offer two 3-week sessions. Families can register for either one or both sessions. Registration deadline: April 30
Time: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm
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Session 1: June 12-30
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Session 2: July 10-28
Cost per child: $975/session
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Children's Worship Bulletin for April 30, 2023:
Click for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, April 29 - Sunday, May 7, 2023
Saturday, April 29, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Mass - Church
Sunday, April 30, 2023:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 3:00pm: Brahm's Requiem - Church
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
Monday, May 1, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, May 2, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Wednesday, May 3, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 9:15am: Guild Board Meeting -PCCR
+ 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 5:00pm: RCIA - PCLR
Thursday, May 4, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 10:00am: "The Chosen" - PCCR
+ 7:00pm: Adult Choir - Church
Friday, May 5, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, May 6, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Mass - Church
Sunday, May 7, 2023:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - off site
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FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
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Interested in writing Catholic fiction or nonfiction? Join other Catholic authors at the Catholic Writers Conference Live at the Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare May 30-June 1, 2023. Attendees will be treated to presentations and panel discussions by top Catholic authors and editors. Experienced authors will meet with small groups for mentoring. Attendees can also sign up to pitch their book idea to a Catholic publisher or literary agent.
For more information, please visit
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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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II John Chignoli and Grace Ahern |
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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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William Allingham
Beni-de Dieu Atibalentja
Dora Avilez
Tom Brown
Phillip Browniing
Carmie Caluag
Victoria Mansfield Campbell
Michael Caringello
Carol Craigmile
Joan Dolan
John Doyle
Sharon Ebelhardt
Carolyn Cimarrusti Erickson
Cathy Foley
Christian Jenko
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Terry Thomas Kearns
Suzanna Kocis
Theo Kramer
James Krueger
Ruth Ann Lachenauer
Caroline Lyczko
Dave Lyons
Jim MacNaughton
Carolina Martinez
Mike Mooney, Sr.
Edward Muszynski
Joyce Nutt
Bob O’Connell
Lou Ruffolo
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This new sick list began on March 1 and will continue through May.
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:
Anna Marie Moskal
(sister of Diane Papreck, Kathy Lohrstorfer, Patty Hanekamp, and
John, William, and Robert Moskal)
Jeanne Kapps
(mother of Alison Poklop and Karen [Jeffrey] Rode; grandmother of Kristin, Grace, Mia, and Cate)
James Bedenko
(husband of Katherine DePreter-Bedenko)
Rev. Msgr. Michael Adams
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, April 29, 2023:
7:30am: Virginia J. Lyle; John C. Pound; James Swarthout
5:00pm: Dorina Mentucci; Dorothy Menze; Beth J. Neville
Sunday, April 30, 2023:
8:00am: Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti; Fr. Anthony Talarico; James Swarthout
10:00am: Richard McInerney; Gerald Flaherty; Marie Pfeiffer
Noon: Matthew Moughamian; Joan O’Keefe; Merrianne Pinello; People of St. Mary’s
Monday, May 1, 2023:
7:30am: Earl Segerdahl; James Swarthout; Linda Curran
Tuesday, May 2, 2023:
7:30am: James Swarthout
Wednesday, May 3, 2023:
7:30am: David McCall; James Swarthout; Special Intention for Rachel
Thursday, May 4, 2023:
7:30am: Ligaya Barke; Barbara Claeys
Friday, May 5, 2023:
7:30am: Rosemary Sheahen; Ann Cimarrusti; Mary Fox
Saturday, May 6, 2023:
7:30am: People of St. Mary’s
5:00pm: Aldo Raganelli; Thomas Lavelle; For the Intentions of Nancy Skoglund
Sunday, May 7, 2023:
8:00am: Radic & Neverka Family; Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti; James & Germaine Shuster
10:00am: Peter Gillespie; Rosemary Sheahen; Robert Matthei
Noon: Catherine & Thomas L. Sullivan; Violet Anderson; Linda Curran; 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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Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
April 23, 2023-------------------------- --------------------- $21,872-------- ------ -- $25,000 ------------(($3,129)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD------- $1,106,549----------------$1,025,000----------------$81,549
Total Easter Collection Fiscal 2023 YTD -------------$102,960,47
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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
+ 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
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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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