January 22, 2023:
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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------Every time we come to share in the Eucharist and participate in the Sacrifice of the Mass we are nourished in Word and Sacrament. The Mass is composed of the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. In the Liturgy of the Word, God speaks to his people. The Liturgy of the Word includes the Entrance Rites of the Mass through the Universal Prayers, also known as the Prayers of the Faithful. The Liturgy of the Eucharist includes the offering and the presentation of the gifts of bread and wine – symbolizing our sacrifices for the Lord – through the final blessing, dismissal, and recessional hymn.
------In addition to listening to God speak to us in the Liturgy of the Word, studying and praying with God’s Word, the Bible, helps us grow in faith. A familiar and common prayer is known as Lectio Divina. Simply stated it is a manner of praying with the Scriptures. One reflectively reads a passage of the Scriptures or listens attentively as someone is reading a passage from the Bible. Time is then spent meditating on words, phrases, and images that speak to your heart and spirit from the passage. It is always proper to conclude the time spent in Lectio Divina with a short prayer of gratitude to God for the graces received in prayer. This form of prayer has roots in the earliest centuries of the Catholic Church.
------As a child at St. Bartholomew’s Catholic School, I fondly remember going on a field trip to Chicago, specifically to the Chicago Theater. We were going to see “The Ten Commandments” narrated by Cecil B. DeMille with Charlton Heston playing Moses on the large screen. It made quite an impact on me as a young boy. A modern effort of bringing Scriptures to life is the very popular series, “The Chosen.” Beginning this coming week, you are invited to come and watch “The Chosen” and participate in faith sharing and discussion following the videos.
------This Thursday, January 26, you have the opportunity to come and meet one of our parishioners who was in the filming of two of the episodes. The filming took place just outside of Midland, Texas. The Sermon on the Mount was filmed in February 2021 and The Feeding of the Five Thousand was filmed last year, in June 2022. Dr. Janice Looby will share her experiences of being part of the filming of these two episodes of “The Chosen.” You are invited to come yourself and bring a friend to watch the Scriptures come to life.
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------Next Sunday we will begin to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2023. The children will participate in the 10:00am Mass on January 29, singing their hearts out and lifting the spirits of those who pray with them. For more information about the many activities and events of Catholic Schools Week, as well as registration of children at the School of St. Mary for next year, you can reach out to Mandy Castle at mcastle@schoolofstmary.org.
------Next week I will share with you the “Liturgical ABCs” that the students are learning from Fr. Radley. How many of the “Liturgical ABCs do you know? Find out next week.
------May we turn to God who strengthens us in living with Christ in 2023,
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For pilgrimage brochure please click HERE.
For pilgrimage registration please click HERE.
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Join us at 10:00am Mass on Sunday, January 29, 2023 for a special SOSM Mass led by students. After Mass join us at the UGC for the Grand Reopening of the Library and a Book Fair with Lake Forest Book Store!
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Children's Worship Bulletin for January 22, 2023:
Click for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, January 21 - Sunday, January 29, 2023
Saturday, January 21, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Public Mass - Church
Sunday, January 22, 2023:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 8:00am: RCIA - PCLR
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
Monday, January 23, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, January 24, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 6:30pm: Marian Pilgrimage Information Meeting - PC
+ 7:00pm - Handbell Choir - CCR
Wednesday, January 25, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm - 6:30pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 6:45pm: RCIA - PCLR
Thursday, January 26, 2032:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: "The Chosen" - PCCR
+ 7:00pm: Adult Choir - Church
+ 7:00pm: Bible Study - PCCR
Friday, January 27, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, January 28, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Public Mass - Church
+ 5:00pm: RCIA - PCLR
Sunday, January 29, 2023:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 8:00am: RCIA - PCLR
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
+ 6:00pm: COR Youth Ministry - PC
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FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
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One of Chicagoland’s premier wine tasting events, the D’Vine Affair raises funds for Catholic Charities programming in Cook and Lake counties.
Join us for a unique and enjoyable afternoon of sampling more than 250 wines, and select craft and imported beers, from more than 90 vintners and brewers from around the world.
Business casual or dress denim.
Location:
Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 6060
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Endless Entertainment
Each year, Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein is transformed into a spectacular, fun-filled venue featuring more than 50 bands, activities, improv, theater, a cabaret-style student show, local food and beverage vendors, and much more for ages 21+.
Support the Students of Carmel Catholic
Street Scenes has contributed more than $11.8 million to assist Carmel Catholic High School students in meeting their educational goals by keeping tuition as low as possible and ensuring the best programming and activities are offered.
Hope to See You There!
Join in on the fun at Carmel Catholic High School’s largest annual fundraiser. Beat the lines at the door and purchase tickets in advance. This event is ages 21+. Family-friendly student show performances will be offered on February 5 and 9.
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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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II Kyle Duhon and Adrienne Mocogni
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January 23, 2023
Day of Prayer for the
Legal Protection of
Unborn Children
"Only with prayer—prayer that storms the heavens for justice and mercy, prayer that cleanses our hearts and souls—will the culture of death that
surrounds us today be replaced with a culture of life."
— U.S. Catholic Bishops,
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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
Carolyn Cimarrusti Erickson
Cathy Foley
Karl Grubert
Hannah Hodgson
Christian Jenko
Suzanna Kocis
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James Krueger
Caroline Lyczko
Jim MacNaughton
Carolina Martinez
Susan McPhillips
Patty McQuinn
Joyce Nutt
Kit O’Brien
Bob O'Connell
Ricardo Pedemonte
Penny Peterson
Migdalia Reyes
Catherine Shin
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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:
Kristen Huber
(wife of Dan Huber;
mother of Katie, Andrew, and Bennett;
daughter-in-law of Daniel R. and Patricia Huber)
Helen Kerf
(wife of Thomas Kerf; mother of Catherine [Stephen)] Olnas, Julie [Justin] Hansen, Janet [Matthew] Nagel, David [Mary Beth] Kerf, and Anne [Roelif] Loveland)
Mary Margaret Pawl
(wife of Dr. Ronald Pawl; mother of Linda Graves, Diana Jones, Mary, Julie, Matthew, and Michael Pawl)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, January 21, 2023:
7:30am: Darla K. Femiak; Leo Sheridan; Robert E. Claude
5:00pm: Eliseo Elisei; Mary Quinn, Dolores Hynes
Sunday, January 22, 2023:
8:00am: Jinny Adamowski, Mary Scopelliti; Kevin Cunningham
10:00am: Maurita Gill Donlin; Robert Hughes;
-------------Deceased Members of the Craigmile-Maurer Families
Noon: Jennifer Decker; Mary Scopelliti; Tod Bourgart; People of St. Mary’s
Monday, January 23, 2023:
7:30am: Mark Miara; Carmen Diaz; Jack Cipolla
Tuesday, January 24, 2023:
7:30am: Samantha Lee Williams; Marian Leonard; John Fitzgerald
Wednesday, January 25, 2023:
7:30am: Patricia Wiegand; John Lussen; Matthew Shane Goudie
Thursday, January 26, 2023:
7:30am: Leo Sheridan; Paul Richards; Jack Gauthier
Friday, January 27, 2023:
7:30am: Chuck Seyb; Robert E. Claude; Angelina Sibilia
Saturday, January 28, 2023:
7:30am: James C. Biddle; Virginia Richards; Gloria Farnham
5:00pm: Dorina Mentuccia; Radic & Naverka Family; Toni & Joseph Muzzarelli
Sunday, January 29, 2023:
8:00am: Francis & Cecelia Yoo; Stephen Menzies; Carl Scichili; David Craigmile, Sr.
10:00am: Rosemary Sheahen; Janet McCue; Mary Jane Bloethner
Noon: Zaccari-Carani Families; Mary Scopelliti; Janet McCue; 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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“He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father and followed Him.” MATTHEW 4:22 Just as Jesus called the first apostles, He calls each of us to follow Him, too. Not everyone is called to leave their business or family behind, but we are expected to put God first in everything. Everything from our time in daily prayer, our talent in participating in one of our parish ministries and our treasure to support the financial needs of our parish mission.
Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
January 15, 2023------------------------ -------------------- $28,449------- ------ -- $25,000 -------- ---- $3,449
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD---------- $726,937----------------$700,000----------------$26,937
Total Christmas Collection Fiscal 2023 YTD-------- $229,316-------------$250,000-----------------(($20,684)
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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
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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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