Daily Mass Schedule (during the Summer):
Monday-Friday:
6:30am and 8:00am
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. Mike Nacius, Pastor
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Last week I shared information with the parish about the progress being made with the
Phase Four and More for St. Mary's. Summer is a time where projects and upgrades/repairs are completed so we are prepared and ready to welcome faculty, staff, children
and families to our School and Religious Education programs.
We are excited about a wonderful year for both programs at the Church of St. Mary. The School will open for the new academic year on Monday, August 26
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. The Religious Education program held Intensives last Sunday, the yearlong program begins in September. Families interested in our School or Religious Education program are encouraged to follow through with registration as soon as possible.
children
and families to our School and Religious Education programs.
In addition to the Phase Four for St. Mary's project at the church we have been addressing maintenance issues at our school campuses. The last week of school there was a water main break at the Primary Grade Center (PGC). The cost to the parish for that repair was $28,000. The original sidewalk at the PGC had been deteriorating and had become a hazard to students, faculty, administration and visitors at the school. The sidewalk and related electrical repair under the sidewalk at the PGC was a cost to the parish of just over $48,000.
(Before and after photos of the removal and replacement of school sidewalks at the Primary Grade Center.)
These and other repairs are able to be addressed because of the continued support and generosity of parishioners at St. Mary's. We regularly review our facilities and strive to plan properly so we do not have repairs to our buildings, church, rectory, schools, parish office that are beyond our financial means. There are always more issues that need to be addressed and we will address them for the safety and wellbeing of all who are part of our St. Mary's parish. As I type this article I am looking out at the repairs that were made last week to the front porch of the church that had deteriorated since it was replaced. The fire alarm control panel for the church also needs to be replaced this month. There is always something to address at the Church of St. Mary.
In addition to the consistent and regular offertory support, contributions to the maintenance of our facilities are always appreciated. All donations that are made to the parish for buildings and repairs remain at the parish. When making a donation it is important to earmark the donation as "Building Fund" or "Fr. Barry Preservation Fund." These contributions fall under a separate category from the regular weekly offertory contributions made to the Church of St. Mary.
This Sunday I am celebrating a parishioners twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. People married in 1994 are invited to contact the Parish Office and be part of a celebration on October 5
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recognizing and honoring couples celebrating their silver wedding anniversary.
Join us this Thursday as we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Mother, a holy day of obligation. Mass will be celebrated at 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and 7:00 PM.
May we be attentive to and give thanks to God for the gift of the summer, finding rest in God as we read in Psalm 62, verse 2,
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My soul rests in God alone,
from whom comes my salvation."
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Phase Four and Message from Father Mike
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Listen to Fr. Mike Nacius share more about the Phase Four and More for St. Mary's Construction Project.
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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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Sunday, August 11th
Kairos Senior Send Off 6:30pm
We are so blessed to have such a strong and awesome graduated senior class. We wish them the best in their future plans and hope they will continue to grow in faith wherever they may go. Each year we have a special celebration for all seniors who were part of our Kairos program. Please RSVP and let Terese know if you have any questions.
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Spread the word! Our 1st Annual 5K Fun Run &
1 Mile Walk will be on Saturday, September, 21st!
This event is open to everyone community wide! Click on the image to sign up you, your family and all your friends!
Thank you to our Parent Association for putting this together! All proceeds go to the Annual Fund.
Register Now!!!! Just click on the image!
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Save the Date / May 11 - 21, 2020
Pilgrimage in the Footsteps of St. Paul
Join Fr. Mark Augustine and Deacon Bob Thomas for a 10-day pilgrimage through Greece and Turkey, stopping at many of the sites St. Paul visited on his apostolic journeys to proclaim the Gospel! We will spend three nights in Athens, three nights in Thessalonica, and three nights on the Aegean Sea as we visit many local islands, including Patmos, where the Book of Revelation was written.
To register, please pick up a packet at the Church entrances and complete the registration forms. Spots will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact Deacon Bob Thomas for further information at:
Bthomas@churchofstmary.org
. You may also find the flyer w/ paper and online registration by clicking HERE.
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Caf
é St. Mary on Break until Late August
Caf
é St. Mary, the coffee and conversation time after 8:00am Mass on Monday mornings, will be taking a break for the summer and will resume after the parking lot construction project is completed.
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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 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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