Living God’s Word Throughout the month of November, as we move toward the end of the liturgical year, the scriptures continue to focus our attention on the final hope of all baptized disciples of Christ. Will we “abide with the Lord in love” and “live in newness of life”? Will we join our deceased loved ones and rest in peace?
Mass Intentions Monday, November 3, Saint Martin de Porres, Religious 8:00AM †Barbara Kast req. Fred Kast & Family †Helen Nash req. The Boyd Family †Loretta Berg req. The Gavin Family Tuesday, November 4, Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family Wednesday, November 5, 8:00AM †Joe & Gladys LaForge req. Mundelein American Legion Post 867 †John Kampf req. His Wife, Lorie †Donald Kubel req. Anthony Granahan Thursday, November 6 8:00AM †Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family †Sally LaMagedeleine req. Mai Jenke 9:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Friday, November 7, World Community Day 8:00AM †Gisele Durepos req. Art & Donna Krzyaniowski Wedding: 3:00PM Leah Del Finado & Michael Chapman Saturday, November 8 Wedding: 2:30PM Lindsey Kulla & Brian Ellis 5:00PM Duane & Fran Schmidt †Flo Cittadino req. Rosemarie Marsh †LeRoy Hertel req. Al & Kay Hertel †Maria Strauss req. The Strauss Family †Barbara Kast req. Mike & Lori Cocanig †Chuck Wagner req. Fred Behm Sunday, November 9
7:30AM †Alfred & Dorothy Regner req. The Regner Family †Florence Margelli req. The Family †Sally LaMagedeleine req. Edna Smyth †Mary Lou Diebold req. David & Mary Zabler †Rosemary Lacroix req. Lou & Sheila Bosshart 9:30AM †Connie Henrich †Mabel Bennett req. The Macjher Family †Pam Goss req. Her Husband, Mike Goss †Walter Wiater req. His Wife, Barbara Wiater †Norma Adolfo Labra req. The Renacia Family †Sophia Kirn req. Her Husband, Jim Kirn & Family For The Soldiers Defending Our Country & For Peace 11:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation
The Week Ahead Sunday, November 2– All Souls Day Pie Tasting in Narthex after all Masses 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 9:30AM Childcare 1:00PM Baptismal Preparation for 2nd & 3rd Time Parents 7:00PM ENCORE As the Bell Told Play Monday, November 3 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Tuesday, November 4 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary’s Circle 7:00PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, November 5 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:45AM Lectio Divina Prayer Group 6:00PM PADS 7:00PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Parish Transformation Thursday, November 6 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:30AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 9:00AM Mass 9:00AM Mary’s Circle 8:00PM Family Mass Choir Rehearsal Friday, November 7 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Divine Mercy Saturday, November 8—Hospitality 8:30AM Parish Transformation 5:00PM Family Mass 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, November 9—Hospitality 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM Family Catechesis 11:30AM Communal Anointing of the Sick
Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM
Presider Fr. Jacob Fr. Payne Fr. Presta Fr. Jacob/Fr. Payne
Lectors J. Luhr B. Ouimet
S. Bosshart P. Tekampe
K. Lenzen D. Kennebeck
J. Koch P. Koch
Eucharistic Ministers Deacon T. Hanley L. Kandefer D. Washburn S. Washburn J. Cooper K. Bowles L. Green J. Schwartz
Deacon M. Manning M. Manning D. DeSalvo C. King R. Peterson E. Tauscher A. Rafferty III K. Samp
Deacon D. Slater K. Franz E. Leuthner D. Leuthner H. Grady A. Grady K. Pieniazkiewicz J. Fosselman H. Stumpf M. Stumpf
Deacon B. Kupsak S. Matousek S. Ropke J. Olorvida K. Crotty S. Scesniak D. Wittgen S. Poletto
Liturgical Ministers November 8 & 9, 2014
Deacons Deacon Mike Deacon Bob Deacon Gary Deacon Brian
Dear Parishioners, This year The Com-
memoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) falls on a Sunday. Certainly this provides more of an opportunity to remem-ber and give thanks for the lives of our faithful departed. As Christians we believe that those who died faithful to their baptis-mal call to be disciples of Jesus are num-bered among God’s Saints. Today’s Gospel points to the hope we have for our beloved dead: Jesus promises that “I will not reject anyone and I shall not lose anything.” Our belief in Jesus and his promise to us is far more than words. Our belief transforms the way we live and the priorities we commit to. Let us give thanks for the example and faithfulness of our beloved departed. May they truly rest in peace. This past Sunday at Holy Name Cathedral, Mrs. Jennifer Pepping received the “Christifideles” Award from Cardinal Francis George. This award is bestowed
annually in each parish upon a Catholic layperson who has used his/her talents to deepen the life of the Church in the parish or has served in an extraordinary way. Jen-nifer has worked tirelessly to advance adult formation opportunities here at Saint Mary. Her many contributions include the facilita-
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tion of programs, speakers, Bible studies, retreats, baptismal prepara-tion, and she currently serves on the Parish Transformation Steering committee. Congratulations to Jen with much gratitude for all the many ways she shares her gifts for the greater good. A note of Congratulations to Erin Gardener pictured here with her family as she was received into full communion with the Catholic Church. Erin has served generously at Saint Mary School and her joyful spirit is an inspiration to many. A note of thanks to Kathi Barrett, Roberta Quick, and Joaquin Val-des for their service on the RCIA team. If you or someone you know is seeking to be-come Catholic or have the desire to complete the Sacraments, please call the parish office for more information. Our Parish Transformation initiative is beginning its 7th week. In week 6 we began our work on identifying our Mission Theme.
The purpose of selecting a Mission Theme is to provide clear
direction for where the parish is called to focus in order to advance the mission of Christ through Parish Trans-formation.
A parish cannot be everything to everybody, so that is why it is important to focus on 1 (or 2) core themes.
The theme should ideally evoke an image that helps people quickly picture where the parish is going. As much as possible, avoid ‘Hallmark card’ themes that lack mean-ing.
The Mission Theme will be the core of the Mission Narrative and should offer a clear image that helps focus our ef-forts
Please keep the Parish Transformation team in your prayers.
WEDDING BANNS Allison Buckley & Joseph Sabatello II
Autumn Anointing of the Sick Mass
NEXT SUNDAY November 9
11:30AM
Childcare During Mass St. Mary’s Childcare Ministry offers childcare during 9:30 Mass. Childcare takes place in meeting room 3 and is open to children ages 6 months to 4 years. There is no sign–up; it is based on first-come, first-served.
If you have questions please contact Kitty White, Childcare Coordina-tor at [email protected].
We Remember our Dead in November The Feast of All Souls falls this year on Sunday, and as is our tradi-tion, the names of the persons who have been buried from St. Mary Parish since November 2013 will be read at all Masses. We will also place near the votive wall the table of remembrance. Everyone is en-couraged to bring a photo or other memento of their deceased loved ones in the Book of the Dead, which will also be on also be on the table of remembrance.
ENCORE! ENCORE!
As the Bell Told Sunday, November 2, 7:00 PM
Big Church You now have a second opportunity to see, hear, and enjoy this wonderful, critically acclaimed, theatrical celebra-
tion of the Saint Mary of the Annunciation Parish 150 year history. The As the Bell Told presentation highlights parish events from the mid-1800s German beginnings up through the current day. If you enjoyed the presentation at Harvest Fest, come and enjoy it a second time. If you missed the previous celebra-tion, DON’T MISS this encore pres-entation.
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Pray the Daily Rosary Please join other parishioners in the Eucharistic Chapel following the 8:00 AM Mass Monday through Thursday.
The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet The Divine Mercy Novena and Chaplet is prayed on the 1st, 3rd, & 4th Fridays of the month in the Eucharistic Chapel, following the 8:00 AM Mass.
Family Rosary The Family Rosary is prayed in the big church at 4:30 PM on the first Saturday of the month in preparation for the 5:00 PM Mass. The next Family Rosary will be on November 1st.
Holiday Basket Food Drive St. Vincent de Paul and the Sharing Parish Minis-try will collect food for the Holy Family Food Pantry at the Most Blessed Trinity Parish. Can you help? We ask St. Mary parishioners to be gener-ous in their donations. Collection will take place in the
narthex from November 1 through November 16, 2014. The (Most Blessed Trinity) Holy Family Food Pantry is the largest dis-tributor of food in Lake County, serving approximately 12 percent of the county’s need. Items needed: Canned Soup Canned Vegetables Granola bars Instant Oatmeal Dry beans Canned Tuna 100% Juice Boxes Popcorn Oil Mac & Cheese Canned Tuna Bread – rolls Pancake Mix & Syrup Breakfast Cereal Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies & Crackers Rice & flavored rice Pasta & Sauce Flour, sugar, or other kitchen staples Canned fruit (with a pop top lid)
Please check the expiration date on all food labels. No time to shop? We’ll be happy to shop for you. Just place your cash, check or gift card (Jewel, Aldi, Target, etc) donation in the Alms for the Needy SVdP Box located on the wall, next to the south entrance of the sanctuary. You may also give your donation to a SVdP or parish office staff member. Please contact Jan Sinkovec at 847-543-1983 for more information.
You Can Become a Vincentian Email Kathleen at [email protected]. Mark your calendar now for the St. Vincent de Paul Pasta Party on February 22, 2015!
If you know someone who is facing difficult times, please have them call our St. Vincent de Paul intake line at
224-522-8863. We can schedule a home visit.
Featured CD for November
The God-Sized Hole by
Connor Flanagan Connor Flanagan is a musician and youth minister
who has been actively involved in ministry for the last five years. Con-nor has spent the last several years traveling the country leading re-treats and speaking at both youth conferences and parish events. In this presentation, Connor uses his own personal testimony to show how each one of us has what he calls a "God-Sized Hole" within our own hearts. For more information about Connor Flanagan's music ministry, please visit ConnorFlanaganMusic.com
Feature CDs can be found at the wooden kiosk in the narthex. Please remember a $3 donation per CD is suggested to allow the
parish to continue the program and offer new material.
Parish Transformation Prayer Group If you are unable to attend the Parish Transformation meetings, please consider praying for all those involved. Every week, new prayers will be posted on the St. Mary website (www.stmaryfc.org). Look under the Parish Transformation page, and pray individually for the Parish Transformation efforts during the week. Thank you for your prayers in asking the Holy Spirit for guidance during the Parish Transformation process.
St. Mary School Certificate Program As an ongoing fundraiser, St. Mary School sells GIFT CARDS from restaurants, stores and gas stations. We will sell cards in the narthex after mass and on Market Day Saturdays throughout the year. Please plan ahead for shopping, vacations, birthdays and dining out. All cards are sold at face value and all profits go to our school. Thank You! If a seller is not available please call or text Kristine Asmussen at 847- 732-9712 or [email protected]. Jewel $25, $100 Bath & Body Works $10 Walgreen’s $25 Panera $10 Walmart $100 Barnes & Noble $10 Target $25, $100 Starbucks $10 Wendy’s $10 Home Depot $25 i-itunes $15 Kohl’s $25 Land’s End $25 Amazon $25 Shell $25, $100 Mariano’s $25
Clean the Church Day Saturday, November 15 9:00 AM to Noon Take ownership of your church by helping us clean it. We want to be ready for our Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas guests. We’ll thoroughly clean the floor, the pews, mop boards and altar area. Bring vacuums, rags, buckets, Murphy’s Oil Soap, some time and elbow grease.
Need service hours? This qualifies! Come when you can that morning, and stay for as long as you can.
Fall Book Recommendation Bible Basics for Catholics
by Dr. John Bergsma
From biblical scholar Dr. John Bergsma, two-time "Teacher of the Year" from Franciscan University of Steubenville, OH, comes this fresh, fun, and authentically Catholic introduction to the "big picture" of salvation history.
"You will come to see the Bible in a whole new light, and find yourself reading it — with greater wisdom and insight — for the rest of your life." - Dr. Scott Hahn
This book and many useful resources are available at the wooden kiosk in the parish narthex. A $4 donation is suggested for this book to allow the parish to continue to offer new material.
The next meeting and luncheon will be Monday, November 10, 2014, Noon Have any questions, please call Joyce Ladewig at 847-543-0715.
Next Meeting Next meeting for St. Mary's Moms Wednesday, November 12 9:30 am - 11 am
Meeting Room 1 (off narthex in main church) Guest speaker: Angela Bujan
If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Gochis at 847-877-5966 or [email protected]
Don't Miss These Upcoming
Parish Presentations! Continue life-long learning with several presentation opportunities at St. Mary
Introduction to the Writings of the Early Church Fathers Fr. Brendan Lupton, S.T.D. - University St. Mary of the Lake Monday, February 2nd, 2015 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Understanding the Palestinian Israeli Conflict Fr. Thomas Baima, M.B.A., S.T.D. - Archdiocese of Chicago Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Honoring Mary: Marian Feast Days within the Church Fr. James Presta, M.Div., S.T.L., S.T.D. - University St. Mary of the Lake Tuesday, March 24th, 2015 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Registration is requested to attend the presentations. Watch the bulle-tin for registration information. You can also register for the presenta-tions using the link at the parish website www.stmaryfc.org.
Pies in Need!
St. Mary of the Annunciation School has the opportunity to earn 45% profit on pie sales! In order to hit the 45% tier, we need to purchase 500 or more pies as a school. I know that sounds over-whelming at first but our school/parish use this opportunity to also help others in need. In November we take this opportunity to share with those who aren’t as fortunate as ourselves. You can choose to order pies for your own family or to donate them to a local char-ity. Either way, the pie counts toward our grand total! We will be sampling pies on November 1st and 2nd, and selling pies after all Masses in the Narthex. At that time you can purchase pies to take home, order for November 15th Market Day pick up for yourself or pay to donate pies. This year the charities we will be helping are:
St. Mary’s PADS Program Fremont Township Food Pantry
Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels Wauconda Food Pantry
These programs are able to accept up to 300 pies in November! It is a wonderful way to share with others this Thanksgiving, while simultaneously supporting our kids/school. If you prefer to avoid the excitement of pie sales in the Narthex, you can order online or via the Market Form for yourself. To do-nate, please use the form below. This form and money can be sent via school mail c/o Becky Casper or handed into the Parish Office. Don’t for get, a portion of every pie you order—for yourself or for donation—goes back to our very own St. Mary of the Annunciation School! If you have any questions, please contact Becky or Dan Casper at [email protected] or 847-487-4367.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY!
Please make checks payable to Market Day and return no later than Monday, November 10, 2014.
NAME:__________________________________________
PHONE#:________________________________________ I would like to donate ___ Pie(s) at $12.00 per pie. Total $ Enclosed:__________
*Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjust-ments.
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, November 14, 8:30 AM–10:00PM in the Eucharistic Chapel Sign up for a period of adoration. The book is in the nar-thex.
Altar Server Training (4th grade and older)
You are invited to participate in training to become an Altar Server. 2 sessions will be offered; you need to attend 1 COMPLETE session to receive all the train-ing. You must sign up for the training.
Tuesday, November 11 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, November 12 6:00-8:00pm
All sessions will be held in the New Church. Please sign up by emailing the Altar Server Ministry Coordinator, Michelle Job, at [email protected]. Altar servers are expected to sign up to serve at least one weekend Mass each month.
MISSION POST
Upcoming Dates Mission Response Sunday, Nov 8/9 - return blue form to Mission Post Sharing Parish/SVDP, Holiday Food Drive, Nov 1-16 serve local need PADS, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, every Wednesday night
welcome & serve our brothers and sisters who are without homes Pacific Garden Mission, Nov 16, 12:30-3:30 - go forth to reach out and serve at a shelter in Chicago CRS, Fair Trade Market, Dec 13/14 - create greater awareness of
world mission efforts with prayer, partnership and support
ALL ARE CALLED...We invite you into mission in whatever way you find yourself called. No experience required but you'll find yourself surprised at what you can do. Below is the list of mission opportunities and contact person for each exhibit at our recent Mission Fair. Feel free to ask them how being involved has strengthened their faith and those they reach out to. Teams are forming now for many of these opportunities so please consider sharing your interest with us. At the Mission Post in the narthex is a blue form that will help you to connect to a current mission opportunity or perhaps share with us an interest that you did not see exhibited at the Mission Fair. Please pray about it, fill it out and return it to us by Mission Response Sunday, the weekend of Nov 8 & 9. You may drop it in the collection basket or at the Mission Post in the narthex. Your interest, questions and comments are welcome. Please contact Veronica Hertel at (847) 812-9111 [email protected] Pacific Garden Mission: Kathy Payette, [email protected]
WHERE: Church of St. Mary – Parish Center Conference Room 201 E. Illinois Road Lake Forest, IL 60045 WHO: An adult candidate for Confirmation MUST: • Be at least 19 years old and out of high school • Be baptized Catholic and have received First Communion Please bring on March 3:
• a copy of your Baptismal Certificate • registration form below, signed by your pastor or
other staff member from your parish. • registration fee of $40.00
(please make checks out to Church of St. Mary) Preparation Sessions: Tuesdays from 7:00 to 9:00pm
March 3, 10, 17, 24 April 7, 14, 21, 28
Rehearsal and Reconciliation: Monday, May 4, 7:00pm Church of St. Mary 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045 Confirmation Mass: Tuesday, May 12, 7:00pm Most Reverend George J. Rassas Church of St. Mary 175 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045
For additional information, please contact Lore Nugent at [email protected] or call 847-234-0205
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REGISTRATION FORM – 2015 Adult Confirmation
Name__________________________________________
Address_______________________________________
City _______________________________________
Zip Code ___________________
E-Mail _______________________________
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Date of birth ______ /______ /_____ Age ______ month date year Name of Your Parish ____________________________________ Parish Address__________________________________________ Pastor / Staff Signature __________________________________
F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer This weekend we celebrate one of the great feasts of the
Church, All Saints’ Day. And on the next day, All Souls’ Day, we pray for all the faithful departed. On All Saints Day we honor, venerate (and petition) those disciples of the Lord who have gone before us into the kingdom of heaven. And we hope that one day we, too, will be counted among their number. The Feast of All
Saints does not simply recall the “hall of fame” saints such as Peter, Paul, Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, and Catherine of Sienna, et al. In fact we also honor all those countless disciples who have lived lives of faith, service and virtue and have thus entered into the joy of heaven. We have great reason to hope that this number includes our virtuous friends and family members who have preceded us in death. Most of us think of saints as being almost other-worldly and untouchable. We have these images of people who endured great suffering for their faith or who lived with such superlative virtue that they seem to be superhuman. Seen in this fashion, the saints don’t seem like real people and we can conclude that holiness is beyond our grasp. The examples of their lives may not seem very inspirational because they appear to be too perfect and unlike the gritty struggles we confront in our hearts and lives each day. In fact, most saints were ordinary people like you and me who struggled with difficulties and personal failings (sometimes severe and scandalous ones) before “getting their act together.” Saints were real people who had strengths and limitations, virtues and failings. There were saints who did not like each other very much. There were saints who were grave sinners before turning their lives around. Per-haps we would be more inspired in our own pursuit of holiness if we were more familiar with full three-dimensional portraits of the real peo-ple behind the legends. To this end, consider the following saint tidbits: Peter and Paul are two of the greatest saints in history. Yet, Peter denied even knowing Jesus and Paul led vigilante mobs that stoned early Christians to death. Later, Peter and Paul (neither being a
shrinking violet) could barely stand to be in the same room with one another because they disagreed so vehemently about how to bring Gentiles into the Church. And let’s not forget that Matthew was a trai-torous, extortionist tax collector before he joined Jesus’ band of disci-ples. St. Moses the Ethiopian was a 4th century gang-banger who practiced theft, murder and rape before converting to Christ. St. Augustine lived a hedonistic life that would have made Hugh Hefner blush before he embraced the faith. Among other things, Augustine is known for his famous prayer: “O Lord, give me chastity...but not yet.” St. Jerome had a bad temper and could be quite surly. He accused St. Cyril of Jerusa-lem of being a heretic before recanting the charge. St. Callistus was a slave who skimmed money from the coffers he managed. Later, after mending his ways, he was elected pope. (Hippolytus so objected to this election he set himself up as the first antipope. Years later he reconciled and is now recognized as a saint too.) Another St. Cyril (this one from Alexandria) helped to depose another saint, St. John Chrysostom. These are just a few snippets of hundreds upon hundreds that show how many of the great saints of history struggled to overcome their human weakness. But if they could do it, we can too. Sainthood is not perfection, it is growth and consuming dedication to Christ and his Gospel. Each and every one of us is called to holiness, not in some sterile, plastic way but amidst the messiness and trials of daily life and with the help of those around us. Holiness is a journey, not simply a destination. It is growing in the love of God and learning to do his will more completely. As we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and pray for All Souls, let us each embrace this journey and look to those who have gone before for inspiration and guidance…with a bit of amusement thrown in! Indeed if these men and women could do it, so can you and I! If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the parish office or send an email to [email protected].
St. Mary School celebrated Grandparents at a school Mass on Oct. 9, 2014. (photo by Kathleen DeCaire-Aden)
Thanksgiving Day Mass Thursday, November 27, 9:00 AM
A collection of non-perishable food items will be taken for the SVdP and Holy Family food pantries.
I nto your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life you embraced them with your tender love;
deliver them now from every evil and bid them enter eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them then into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but the fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
O Lord, support us all the day long, until the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed,
and the fever of life is over, and our work is done. Then in your mercy, grant us a safe lodging, and a holy rest, and peace at the last. Blessed John Henry Newman
November Prayers
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Couples who make Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their relationships, but also become more active in their parish. Together we are making mar-riages, families and our Church stronger & healthier. Enrich your Sacrament of Marriage by attending the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend November. 14-16 in Brook-field, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more informa-tion visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. For a fin de semana en Espanol in Chicago on Nov. 14-16, contact Andres y Maria at 630-229-2600.
Carmel Catholic High School Open House Carmel Catholic High School, four-time Blue Ribbon School of Excel-lence, cordially invites you to its 2014 Open House on Sunday, No-vember 9, 2014 from Noon to 3 p.m. This event will give prospective families the opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty, staff, current students, and learn more about the Carmel Catholic commu-nity. Guided tours will begin at the Auditorium Entrance throughout the event. For more information, please contact CCHS Director of Admissions, Mr. Brian Stith, at 847-388-3320. Pre-registration is avail-able online at www.carmelhs.org.
Facing Our Fears, Grounded in Love”. Lecture / Workshop on Spiri-tual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Spiritual Director and Retreat Guide Lynn Sprehe. Learn with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane how love casts out fear. Let Jesus show you how to rely on the Father, how to face limitations, how to let-go. Sunday Nov.9. Noon to 1:30pm. St. Catherine Laboure 3535 Thornwood, Glenview. 847-826-4704. No charge. Refreshments served.
Sacrament of Penance Saturdays 4:00—4:40 PM, and by appointment
Baptisms Ordinarily during the Mass on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month and after the Mass on the other Sundays, outside of Lent. Parents are required to participate in a Baptismal Preparation class before scheduling a Baptism.
Adult Initiation Adults who wish to become Roman Catholics are enrolled in a formation process that includes prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the Church’s life and values, rituals and tradition. Call the parish office for more information.
Marriage St. Mary Parish rejoices with parishioners who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The Church requires at least four months’ time before the marriage for adequate preparation. A parish wedding information packet is available at the parish office.
Ministry of Care Ministers of Care visit the homes of the sick, homebound, or hospitalized and bring Holy Communion to them. Call the parish office when a pastoral visit is desired. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered by the parish priest upon request.
New parishioners We welcome new members who wish to worship with us and support the parish’s work and mission. Please call the parish office to schedule a time to register. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available at the parish office.
Mass
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
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Parish Emergency
After Hours 847-813-7324
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Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number 847-239-2725 Parish Office Hours Monday—Friday 8:30AM—4:00PM
