December 25, 2022:
The Nativity of the Lord
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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-------Merry Christmas!!!
-------The joy, the gift, the hope - the truth of the Child of God, born in time, as Savior of the world - speaks heart felt truths for all ages. Whatever year we were born on this earth, may the promise of the Child of God, born in time 2022 years ago, bring hope and promise to us this Christmas day.
-------This year we pray and trust that the crowds will return to public worship as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. May our families be free of COVID and other illnesses. Merry Christmas!!!
-------In a Christmas card sent from the Archbishop of San Antonio, Texas, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller writes, “May your heart be filled with the presence of Jesus this Christmas Season.” On the cover of the card was a quote from Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross. (Pope John Paul II beatified Teresa Benedicta of the Cross in 1987 and canonized her 12 years later.) She wrote, “Whoever really takes the Eucharist as his daily bread, experiences each day the mystery of Christmas, the Word made flesh.” The card is one of many that I receive from friends and family, that I have kept on my desk for my reflection during the Advent season and the Christmas season that is now upon us. Merry Christmas!!!
-------We put forth a great deal of time and energy, at times dealing with headaches and frustration, in our preparation for a joyous Christmas. We pray that there will be limited “explosions” throughout the Christmas season, throughout the festive gatherings where we spend time with loved ones and friends. May we find some time, claiming some “quiet time” this Christmas, to pause, to pray, to give thanks that God sent his Son Jesus, to be our redeemer. That God sent his Son Jesus to be the hope of the world. That God sent his son for every man or woman reading this article, on line, or with bulletin in hand, with dirty plates overflowing the kitchen sink and counters, or with plates cleaned and properly returned to the cabinet for the next holiday celebration. Christmas has arrived, Christ has been born, with joy we welcome again Jesus into our hearts. Merry Christmas!!!
-------When we pray and reflect on the truth of Christmas, we realize a profound truth; the message of Christmas never changes, and neither does its beauty or power. As we share Christmas with others this coming week, what does the beauty and power of Christmas bring to our prayer, our families, our lived reality as God’s children? Jesus’ birth in a manger, is the stable foundation for us to grow in gratitude for God’s blessings shared with humanity. When we celebrate the feasts of Christmas time, the Feast of the Holy Family, the Feast of Mary, Mother of God, the Feast of Epiphany, and the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord we are nourished with God’s Word and the gift of the Eucharist so we can be Christ to the world. May our attendance and participation in Mass, this Christmas season and coming year deepen the gift of faith in God’s son. Merry Christmas!!!
-------Thanks to Lake Forest Flowers and the Looby and Weber families for decorating the Church of St. Mary this year, continuing the wonderful and generous tradition that started in 1973. Thanks to all of the Parish Staff for their many extra efforts to allow our celebrations at Christmas deepen the gift of our faith. Thanks to the families, guests, and parishioners who financially support the Church of St. Mary, at Christmas time with a generous gift and throughout the year. Merry Christmas!!!
-------May God bless us with hearts filled with the presence of Jesus this Christmas season,
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St. Mary's 4:00pm Christmas Eve Mass at the Chapel at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart will be live-streamed. Click below to view. |
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CoSM Faith and Fellowship Men's Group
Please join the men of the Church of St. Mary as we begin a new initiative for men to grow our love of our Lord and faith as we come together and form the CoSM Faith and Fellowship Men's Group.
We will meet monthly with various speakers and topics. Our first meeting is Thursday January 12, 2023 from 6:45pm - 8:30pm in the Parish Center Conference Room.
Bill Wennington, a parishioner, and former 3 time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls will share with us about his faith journey and the Bulls then and now!
We look forward to seeing you on January 12.
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For pilgrimage brochure please click HERE.
For pilgrimage registration please click HERE.
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Children's Worship Bulletin for December 25, 2022:
Click for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, December 24 - Sunday, January 1, 2023
Saturday, December 24, 2022: ~ Christmas Eve
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 4:00pm: Livestream & Public Mass - Church
+ 4:00pm: Mass - Woodlands Academy Chapel
+ 4:15pm: Mass - UGC Gym
+ 6:00pm: Mass - Church
+ 10:00pm: Mass - Church
Sunday, December 25, 2022: ~ Christmas Day
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
Monday, December 26, 2022:
Parish Office Closed
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, December 27, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Wednesday, December 28, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
Thursday, December 29, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 7:00pm: Adult Choir - Church
Friday, December 30, 2022:
Parish Office Closed
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, December 31, 2022:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Holy Day Vigil Mass Livestream & Public Mass - Church
Sunday, January 1, 2023: ~ Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
+ 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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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:
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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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III Charles Gallagher and Anna Martin |
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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
Cathy Foley
Karl Grubert
Hannah Hodgson
Christian Jenko
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James Krueger
Caroline Lyczko
Jim MacNaughton
Carolina Martinez
Bob Matthei
Susan McPhillips
Patty McQuinn
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:
Dr. Eugene Trager
(husband of Mary Trager; father of Sharon Trager and Mark Trager)
Matthew Simon Moughamian
(son of Phyllis and Simon Moughamian)
Dorothy Sobey
(mother of Faith [John] Favale; grandmother of Catherine [Brett] Barnes and A.J. Favale)
Elizabeth Neville
(wife of Edward Neville)
Merrianne Pinello
(wife of Philip Pinello)
Ligaya Barke
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, December 24, 2022: ~ Christmas Eve
All Masses for the People of St. Mary's
Sunday, December 25, 2022: ~ Christmas Day
All Masses for the People of St. Mary's
Monday, December 26, 2022:
7:30am: Joseph Sitka; Joseph Morahan; Bob Kearns
Tuesday, December 27, 2022:
7:30am: Ernie Hiltebrand; Loretta Nacius; Ollie Corra
Wednesday, December 28, 2022:
7:30am: Rev. John P. Daly, S.J.; Ronald Wiegand; Donna Wawrzyniak
Thursday, December 29, 2022:
7:30am: Jacqueline Roberti; Maureen Nevin-Corrigan; Joseph Milite
Friday, December 30, 2022:
7:30am: Vittoria Fabbri; Louise Bagdonas; Martin Sobey
Saturday, December 31, 2022:
7:30am: Charles Del Grande; Mary Ellen Costello; Derry & Patricia Falligant
5:00pm: Austin Vanden Heuvel; Eliseo Elisei;
-----------Special Intention for Mary Ann & Mary Lin McCormick
Sunday, January 1, 2023: ~ Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
8:00am:Cimarrusti-Valentino Family; Phyllis Ganey; Charles Zenisek
10:00am: Laura Hamel; Joseph Dawahare; James McGraw
Noon: Samantha Lee Williams; Peggy Youmara; Mary Scopelliti; 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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“When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.” MATTHEW 1:24
Putting our complete trust in the Lord without expecting anything in return. Striving to put God first in all things and follow Him wherever He may lead us. As we prepare for the birth of our Lord, pray for the strength and courage to be a model of discipleship, just as Joseph was.
Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
December 11, 2022-------------------- ---------------------- $30,780------- ----- -- $25,000 ---------- ( ($5,780
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD---------- $591,616----------------$600,000---------------($8,384)
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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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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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