From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor - Bulletin January 7, 2018
Merry Christmas!!!
 
Sunday, January 7th, is the final day of the Christmas Season, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. May we continue to share the truth of Emmanuel - God with us with joy and hope in 2018!   
 
The following truths were shared with me amongst the many Christmas cards I received this year from parishioners, family and friends.
 
Savor the beauty and joy of the season, Celebrate the wonder, remember the reason. 
 
This Christmas and in the coming year may you and your loved ones -  
know peace and live it, understand love and give it, have happiness and share it.
 
Christ dwelt for nine months in the tabernacle of Mary's womb.  
He dwells until the end of ages in the tabernacle of the Church's faith. Pope Francis (Evangelii Gaudium [212] )
 
Merry Everything!
 
Merrier than ever - (with grandchildren in their laps...)   
 
With every carol, every prayer, and every celebration may you feel God's love in a special way this Christmas.    
 
A time of sharing, a time of giving and a time of believing - Merry Christmas!   
 
Merriest Christmas!!!   
 
May the gift of Christ's love be your lasting source of joy.   
 
A happy and holy Christmas!  
 
The Wise still seek Him!
 
The Church of St. Mary is blessed with very dedicated staff members that serve the parishioners in many ways.
 
As we enter into 2018 I want to share some recently changed roles and titles of dedicated staff that will be serving you and supporting my ministry as pastor of this wonderful parish.
 
If you looked closely over the last several months you would have discovered the fingerprints of Ellyn von Huben throughout the parish bulletin. Ellyn, creatively and generously, has been editing the bulletin the last five months. In addition to this recent responsibility as Bulletin Editor, Ellyn is serving the Pastoral Staff as our Administrative Assistant, doing untold behind the scenes roles that supports and serves the ministry at the Church of St. Mary.
 
Beth Rinaolo has taken on new responsibilities as well. Beth has been serving as the parish receptionist on Wednesday afternoons - Friday's. She is also the Virtus Site Administrator working closely with the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Protecting Children and Youth and all staff and volunteers of the parish. Beth is keeping track of all of the necessary information as we serve our youth with dedication and compassion.
 
Leslie Ardell has also accepted a new role at the parish. In addition to serving as the parish receptionist Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Leslie is supporting me and serving the parish as my Administrative Assistant. Her energy, compassion, experience working in the New York Archdiocese and parish and school offices in New York, California and work ethic will continue to be a value as she helps me with the many responsibilities that come up day to day in leading our parish.
 
I am grateful for the dedication and support that Ellyn, Beth and Leslie provide our parish. Please reach out to them if they can be of support to you and your families at the Church of St. Mary.
 
God bless you and your loves ones with peace this Christmas season !     
  
 
 
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