Reflecting on God’s Word Certain questions change lives, depending on our answer: “Do you take this person to be your husband/wife?” “Do you want this job?” “Can you forgive me?” The question Jesus asks today is one that certainly changes lives. Our response is not simply an academic exer-cise, a matter of knowing the right answer we learned from a book. Our answer must lead to a commitment that is to be lived out each day of our lives. Peter’s answer certainly changed the course of his life. Jesus recognized that it was not Peter’s innate knowledge, or that of any other person, that had given Peter his re-sponse: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” It was the Father. And so Jesus declares that Peter will be the one to lead the other disciples and all who would come after. Simon, son of John, fisherman, husband, brother—and one who would deny he ever knew Christ!—he was to be the rock on which Jesus would build the church. His response was life-changing. Peter’s answer was not a perfect one, as we shall see next week. Even so, Jesus ac-cepts it as an indication that his Father is at work in those called to be with him who would continue his work. The Father chose to work in fallible human beings. We may not think of ourselves as rocks, but the future of the church depends on how well each one of us lives out the answer to this question, “Who do you say that I am?”
Living God’s Word We pray that our loving Father will bring us to a deeper knowl-edge and understanding of his Son Jesus. We ask that this un-derstanding will lead to a deeper commitment on our part to the work of Jesus to bring about in our own day the reign of God in our world.
Mass Intentions Monday, August 25, Saint Louis; Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest
8:00AM †Jean E. Payne req. Matt & Dorothy Miholic Tuesday, August 26 8:00AM Bernie & Mercedes Lenzen 69th Wedding Anniversary Wednesday, August 27, Saint Monica 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family
†Al Hakala req. The Hakala Family †Richard Olson req. Bernie, A Family Friend †Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family Thursday, August 28, Saint Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church
8:00AM †Barbara Granahan req. Connie Newell & Barb Telshow Friday, August 29, The Passion of St. John the Baptist
8:00AM †Juana Lopez req. The Family Saturday, August 30 5:00PM Carol Spiller req. Helen Hintz
†Joseph La Forge req. Peter & Margaret La Forge †Ruth Uniejewski req. The Poletto Family †Danny Hansen req. Janet Seither †Jim Kirn req. Loretta Kanderfer Sunday, August 31
7:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation
9:30AM †Bob Deisinger req. Gary &Rita Gunther †Jane Brady req. Mike & Bev Caslin †Sophia Kirn req. Her Husband Jim, and Family †Pam Goss req. Mike Goss, Her Husband †LeRoy Hertel req. Joe & Gert Ewald 11:30AM Brian Schweiss req. The Schweiss Family
†Donald & †Barbara Destry req. Fred Kast †Matthew & †Peter Folmer req. The Folmer Family †Maria Strauss req. Ellen McPherson
†Anthony & †Joseph Schlitz req. William & Faviola Schlitz
The Week Ahead Sunday, August 24
9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children Monday, August 25
8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM Catechist Meeting 7:00PM Consortium Board Meeting Tuesday, August 26
8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:45AM Lectio Davinia Prayer Group 7:30PM Lectio Davinia Bible Study Wednesday, August 27
8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM Sequifest Rehearsal Thursday, August 28
8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mass 9:00AM Lectio Davinia Bible Study 7:00PM Sequifest Rehearsal Friday, August 29
8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM Sequifest Rehearsal Saturday, August 30
5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, August 31
9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children
In Need of Prayer… All who suffer illness, especially those whose names are written in the parish Book of Prayers, those recently added to the list of the sick,
and for those who have recently died: Cynthia Fialco, Jim Kirn
Liturgical Ministers August 30 & 31 2014
Mass Time 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM
Lectors C. Hendricks
A. Heinzinger
P. Coughlin
J. Friello
M. Arata
D. Prezell
E. McPherson
J. Matousek
Eucharistic Ministers
Deacon
J. Schwartz
E. Bujan
T. Kennedy
J. Koch
P. Koch
W. Pohl
M. Pohl
J. Murphy
Deacon
P. Tekampe
M. Tekampe
L. Zucco
F. Cizewski
M. Manning
M. Manning
M. Sikorski
D. DeSalvo
B. & K.
Declaire Aden
J. Fosselman
D. Leuthner
E. Leuthner
J. Philbin
H. Grady
A. Grady
D. Slater
Deacon
S. Ropke
E. McPherson
Z. Dela Cruz
L. Dela Cruz
O.
Santos-Trinidad
S. Scesniak
D. Wittgen
B. Kupsak
Presiders Fr. Jacob Fr. Jacob Fr. Jacob Fr. Payne
Stewardship Report Sunday Collection August 17, 2014 $ 23,177.23
Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21,208.00
Difference $ 1,969.23
Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 152,622.61
Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 148,456.00
Difference $ 4,166.61
Assumption 8/15/14 $ 2,926.50
Prior Year Assumption $ 2,725.60
Difference $ 200.90 *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments.
Dear Parishioners, This weekend we welcome Rev. Desmond Tynan to Saint
Mary, who as part of our Missionary cooperative, will be speaking about the Missionary Society of Saint James the Apostle. Today’s second collection taken up for the propagation of the faith will benefit the Missionary Society of Saint James the Apostle and their missions in South America. Thank you for your generous support of the missions. We welcome Bishop George Rassas to Saint Mary of the Annunciation on Saturday, September 6th. Bishop Rassas will preside over the 5:00 p.m. and celebrate the Rite of Installation at which I will be installed as the 18th pastor of Saint Mary. I am grateful for the support and encouragement I have received since my arrival. I ask for your prayers as I assume the duties and responsibilities of pastor and look to the future with hope. I am very happy to be here and look for-ward to serving this community for many years to come. Our kickoff/information meeting for Parish Transfor-mation is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. In order for the Parish Transformation process to accurately reflect the real needs and hopes of Saint Mary, the team should be made up of parish-ioners that represent a cross section of ages, areas of interest, ethnicities, and levels of involvement.
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The Parish Transformation Road Map Through Parish Transformation we will evaluate how we are living out Christ’s mission through our parish community in today’s world. Here is a brief preview of the questions and topics we will reflect upon:
• How is mission is at the heart of our parish life? • What are our “Pearls of Great Price?” In other words,
what is special about our parish that we should cele-brate and build upon?
• Who are we as a parish? What is important to us? What do we appear to value the most?
• How are we living out the 7 “Building Blocks for Mis-sion?” The 7 Building Blocks are: Evangelization, Catechesis, Prayer & Worship, Communion, Mission-ary Spirit, Call to Holiness and Spiritual Stewardship. These building block will be explained in greater de-tail in the coming weeks.
Based on these reflections, a “Mission Narrative” will be written. The Mission Narrative is not meant to replace our mission statement. Rather, it is meant to articulate a relevant vision of how we are called to carry out our mission. This vision is based on who we are as a parish, what we value, and what inspires us. The “Mission Nar-rative” will set the foundation for developing an action plan that will include specific goals and actions for how we will live out Christ’s mission even more vibrantly. We will then break into smaller groups to develop spe-cific plans for Mission and Finance and Catholic Educa-tion. The final product of our efforts will be a plan that articulates how the people of Saint Mary aspire to more fully live out Christ’s mission. The plan will in-clude measurable goals and strategies to support our mission financially. Our team will present the final plan to Bishop George Rassas in celebration of our efforts and to kick off the implementation of our plan. An important element of the Parish Transforma-tion process involves receiving feedback from as many people in the parish as process. This includes parishion-ers who for whatever reason do not attend Sunday every week. As I spoke with Fr. Ron Lewinski, he informed me that St Mary has participated in similar surveys in the past. While there may be some similarities, this sur-vey will offer the Parish Transformation team critical data including information in regards to what we may need to do differently as a parish. Our goal will be to get as many parishioners as possible to complete this sur-vey. This will require many of us to personally invite and encourage parishioners that we know to take the survey. Our on-line survey will be available in early September. Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry [email protected]
Emergency Appeal for Iraq Millions of our Iraqi brothers and sisters are suffering displacement and terror from the Islamic State of Iraq and greater Syria (ISIS). Reli-gious minorities, including Christians, Shia Muslims, and Turkmen are being attacked and murdered. The lives of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi families are in peril and in need of meaningful interventions to prevent further catastrophe. CRS is seeking support for humanitarian efforts, which are critical to protecting and saving lives immediately, as well as preparing for the needs ahead. Please pray for peace and unity and consider donating to Catholic Relief Services: www.ChicagoPeaceAndJustice.org/IraqEmergencyAppeal.
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love, where there is injury, pardon.”
-St. Francis of Assisi
Spiritual Bereavement Support Group St. Joseph’s Bereavement Ministry will sponsor a Spiritual Bereave-ment Support Group for adult men and women who have experienced the death of a loved one in the past 14 months. Beginning September 26 the group will meet on five consecutive Friday evenings, 6:30pm to 8:00pm, with the final session on November 2, Sunday, All Souls Day at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville, IL. For further informa-tion, please call Pam Corrado at 608-527-3168 or email [email protected]. September 19 is the deadline for registration. Featured CD for Summer
Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
by Matthew Kelly
Choir Rehearsals Resume August 27
Singers Sought for Vibrant Parish Ministry
Our parish choir rehearses on Wednesday nights, 7:00–9:00 PM, in the choir room, and sings for the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass, September through May. We also sing for Christmas Eve Mass, Holy Week litur-gies, and holy days of obligation. Singers of high school age and older, of all levels of experience, are invited to sing with us. See Fred Vipond at the organ console after any weekend Mass or contact him: [email protected].
Rev. Eugene L. Keusal was pastor from 1983 to 1996. On August 5th, 1984, Cardinal Bernardin, in obser-vance of the 120th anniversary of the founding of the parish, concelebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with Father Morrissey and Father Keusal, the former and present pastor. That day, while attending the Pork and Corn Roast, His Eminence was presented with a cowboy hat and a ceramic piggy bank, mementos symbolizing the rural atmosphere and the annual sum-mer event. Cardinal Bernardin wore the cowboy hat all day long.
During our Sesquicentennial year the History Committee presents weekly selections from the treasure chest of our precious past.
St. Mary of the Annunciation School Offers a Variety of Preschool Options: 4 Year Olds 3 days/week (MWF) – Full or Half day 5 days/week (M-F) – Full or Half day 3 Year Olds 2 days/week (TTh) – Full or Half day 5 days/week (M-F) – Full day Enroll now (847) 223-4021 or visit www.stmaryfc.org/school for more information.
Donate to the Rosary Box he Rosary Box will be in the narthex from August 30th through September 30th. We except all kinds of rosaries, even broken ones which can be repaired. Your generous donation of these rosaries help this ministry provide rosaries for the sick, for use in the Eucharist Chapel and for many other needs. We thank you for your all your help. May God and the Blessed Virgin Mary be will you always.
Matthew Kelly possesses a powerful ability to combine the ageless tool of storytelling with a profound understanding of today's culture and the common yearnings of the human heart. He shows us how to see the challenges in our everyday lives in a new light. He will help elevate and energize you to pursue the highest values of the human spirit and become the best version of yourself. A great CD for any age!
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.
Deacon Deliberations by Deacon Gary Kupsak
“Life on the Train” We’re at the peak of vacation time, and some of you may have gone on or are planning a vacation that includes a train trip. Two train trips on my “Bucket List” are the California Zephyr trip to San Francisco and the Canadian Rockies tour. Riding trains for me, has been a very remarkable experience. Some of my most inner thoughts have been explored on a train, while swaying from side-to-side, click-ing-clacking for hundreds of miles.
Life is like a train. We get on. We ride. We get off. At times we get back on and ride some more. There are hold ups and there are delays. At certain stops there are surprises. Some of these will translate into great moments of joy, some will result in profound sorrow.
When we are born and we board the train for the first time, we meet people whom we think will be with us for the entire journey. Those people are our parents. Sadly, this is far from the truth. Our parents are with us for as long as we absolutely need them. They too have journeys they must complete. We live with the memories of their love, affection, friendship, guidance and their ever presence. There are others who board the train and who eventually become important to us. These people are our brothers, sisters, friends and acquaintances who we will learn to love and cherish.
Some people who are on this train will consider the journey like a lighthearted tour. No matter what happens, they will roll merrily along. Others, will encounter upsets, tears, and losses on the journey. Some people on the train will leave a lasting impression when they get off. Some will get on and off the train so quickly that they will scarcely leave a sign that they ever travelled with us or crossed our paths.
Sometimes we will be upset that some passengers who we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own. Then, there is nothing that says we can’t seek them out after they have left us. Nevertheless, once sought out and found, we may not be able to sit next to them because the seat is already taken. That’s okay…everybody’s journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, chal-lenges, setbacks and goodbyes. We must strive to make the best of ride, no matter what…We must constantly strive to understand our travel companions and look for the best in all of them, no matter how mysterious they or we may appear.
But the biggest mystery of our journey is that we don’t know when our last stop will come. Neither do we know when our travel compan-ions will make their last stop, not even those sitting in the seat next to us. Personally, I know that I’ll be sad to make my last stop…I’m sure of it. My separation from all those friends I made during the train ride will be painful. Leaving all those I’m close to will be a sad thing. But I am reassured because I am certain that one day I’ll get to the main station only to meet up with almost everyone I have travelled with.
We’re all on this train ride together. Above all else we should try to make the ride as pleasant and memorable as we can, right up until we each make the final stop and leave the train for the final time.
All aboard! May God bless your journey! BON VOUAGE! 8/14-2
As the Bell Told is a theatrical celebration of the 150-year heritage of the people of our parish. The As the Bell Told re-enactment will highlight incidents through the early, middle and recent years of our parish’s evolution. As the Bell Told one-time production will be presented in the Harvest Fest tent immediately after the meal service. Plan to enjoy this charming, whimsical, and downright funny production, which draws on the talents of your neighbor pa-rishioners at this years Harvest Fest .
As the Bell Told: The Legacy of St. Mary Parish
Performance at Harvest Fest 2014
Parishioners portray our
story in this live performance with dialogue, music, song and dance.
ONLY AT HARVEST FEST!
MASS ON LABOR DAY Monday, September 1
9:00 AM Big Church
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 iand 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 $25ii-tunes $15 Kohl’s $25 Land’s End $25 Amazon $25 Shell $25, $100 Mariano’s $25
St. Mary’s Ladies Tea September 23, 2014 Join the Tea Team! Contact Kathleen Arata: [email protected] or call 847-949-0668
Commemorative Parish History Books The commemorative Sesquicentennial parish history is now available in the parish office during normal business hours. "Nothing is Im-possible with God: the Story of St. Mary of the Annunciation, Fremont Center, Illinois" com-memorates our rich history and spiritual heri-tage from the very beginning of the Catholic
community in Fremont Center to the events of our Sesquicentennial year. The richly illustrated narrative honors the faithful witness of gen-erations and the abundant blessings our parish has enjoyed over the past 150 years and should inspire us to make our own contribution to the proud history of our parish and be faithful stewards of the sacred inheritance we have received from our ancestors in Christ. Available at the parish office, $10.00. For anyone interested in a more extensive chronology of key events in the history of the parish and Fremont Center with a particular focus
on the German families who pioneered the parish, "The Chronicle of St. Mary of the An-nunciation" is also available. This exhaustively-researched volume features never-before-seen excerpts from the correspondence of early parishioners, land maps, newspaper clippings, photos and more and is available on a print-on-demand basis at: http://www.cafepress.com/
stmaryfc. Both of these attractive volumes are a great addition to any parishioner’s library and also make great gifts! Both books are brought to you by the Sesquicentennial History Com-mittee. Happy reading!
Everyone is invited
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SOLEMN INSTALLATION
of REV. JEROME JACOB
as PASTOR
of ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION
Saturday, September 7
5:00 Mass
reception follows
Sesquicentennial Improvements As our 150th Anniversary Jubilee nears its joyous conclusion, we are looking at various parish needs that will help us improve the beauty and function of our special campus as we move into the future. As our budget resources are very limited, we would very much welcome donations to one or more of these special projects so that they can move from hope to reality:
Little Church Kitchen Rehab the kitchen: fix plumbing and electrical problems, replace old cabinets, flooring and ap-pliances, etc. We estimate that this project will cost at least $30,000. Little Church Stained Glass There are two separate projects for this item. First, several of the stained glass windows have been damaged and need to be repaired. We have not yet obtained an official estimate, but we be-lieve that fixing the broken windows will cost at least $10,000. Also, the protective glass on the outside of the stained glass needs to be replaced. This would cost at least another $10,000. Handicap Doors Install electrical doors at the main entrance of the church to enable improved ingress/egress for those with physical disabilities. We estimate that this project will cost at least $5,000. Trees A large number of trees on our campus, particu-larly around the new church and parking lot, have died and need to be replaced. The cost for each tree and planting is about $350.
One of our prime projects from the past was to widen the main driveway. Unfortunately, this project has been prolonged by procedural red tape and various governmental requirements. We believe that these have now been resolved and that we will soon have our permit. We will keep you informed as we move towards performing this long-awaited improvement. Just as you have a long “honey do” list around your home, St. Mary has a considerable list, too. The above items just scratch the surface. If you would like to help us make these projects a reality, we would greatly appreciate any additional financial assistance you can provide. Gifts of any size would be of great help. If you’d like to help, simply mark a plain envelope with the project(s) of your choice and place your gift in the Sunday collection basket. You may also turn in your donation at the Parish Office. We are grateful for your support and look forward to making St. Mary’s campus even more beautiful and functional in the months ahead.
Meeting Rooms Sound System The sound system in our three meeting rooms no longer functions reliably and needs to have some of its electronic components replaced. Estimated cost of this improvement is $2000. New TV and Cart We have need for another widescreen television and cart for use in our meeting rooms and nar-thex. The cost of these items would be approxi-mately $3000. Ossuary and Stand An ossuary is the liturgical receptacle for holding cremated remains during a funeral liturgy. As more funerals are celebrated in this manner, we want to ensure that the deceased are given their rightful dignity. Cost is about $3500–$5000. New Hymnals Our hymnals show the effects of wear and tear (some were purchased in 1996 and moved to the new church from use in Diantha Hall) and do not reflect the recent changes implemented in the Mass texts. We will soon need to replace them. Approximate cost is $10,000.
Special School Events – St. Mary strives to make school a fun, special place for its young students. Many special events are held throughout the year, including: Spartan Sports Day, aka “Field Day,” a talent show, family Halloween Party, Mission Party (Mardi Gras Party), in-class Christmas and Valentine’s Parties, 100 Day celebra-tions, May Crowning Ceremony, Transition Mass and Blessing for 5th Graders and more.
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St. Mary School
Now Enrolling PK – 5th Grade
847-223-4021 www.stmaryfc.org/school
Variety of Preschool Options Available!
F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer
Faith is not all somber and serious. I am convinced that God has a great sense of humor (or else I am in BIG trouble!) and
that He makes His presence felt in laughter. Here are a few funny one-liners from church signs I received via email (some which you may have read before). I hope they make you laugh (or in a few cases, think) as they did for me!
• Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.
• Some people are kind, polite, and sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
• Many folks want to serve God, but only as advisers. • Church parking for members only! Trespassers will be baptized! • You are not too bad to come in. You are not too good to stay out. • Searching for a new look? Have your faith lifted here! • It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one. • The good Lord didn't create any thing without purpose, but mosqui-
toes come close! • When you get to your wit's end, you'll find God lives there. • People are funny: they want the front of the bus, middle of the road,
and back of the church. • Opportunity may knock once, but temptation bangs on the front door
forever. • Quit griping about your church - if it were perfect, you couldn't be-
long. • God so loved the world that He did not send a committee. • Come in and pray today. Beat the Christmas rush! • When down in the mouth, remember Jonah. He came out alright. • If a church wants a better pastor, it only needs to pray for the one it
has. • God Himself doesn't propose to judge a man until he is dead. So
why should you? • Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and perma-
nently set. • How will you spend eternity – Smoking or Non-smoking? • We're called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges. • Be ye fishers of men. You catch 'em – He'll clean 'em. • Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous. • Don't put a question mark where God put a period. • Forbidden fruits create many jams. • God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. • God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. • He who angers you, controls you. • It is unlikely there'll be a reduction in the wages of sin. • Try Jesus. If you don’t like Him, the devil will always take you back. • The Will of God never takes you to where the Grace of God will not
protect you. • If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns. Have a great week! If you wish to contact me, just leave a note in the parish office or send an email to [email protected].
Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in New Franken, Wisconsin, October 4th, 2014 The Marian apparition at the Shrine was granted official Church approval on December 8, 2010. The Shrine preserves the spot where the Queen of Heaven ap-peared to a young Belgian immigrant woman named
Adele Brise in 1859. The message of the Blessed Virgin to Adele was simple: Teach the Catholic Faith to the children of the people who were losing their faith through neglect. Adele took this message to heart, and for 35 years, dedicated her life to this mission. Today, the red brick convent and school that Sister Adele and her little community of women built in 1885 stands as a monument to their hard work. Pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help REGISTRATION FORM: The coach bus will leave St. Bede parking lot at 7:00 a.m. and return at 6:00 p.m. A $45.00 fee per person includes transporta-tion, snacks and beverages on the bus, and lunch at the Shrine. Name _______________________________________ Phone # ________________ Lunch # _______ Lunch comes with a bag of chips, cookie, soft drink, bottled water, or cof-fee. Choice of one: 1. Ham and Provolone on Marble Rye (4 oz. black forest ham, provolone cheese, leaf lettuce with mayo packet) 2. Turkey and Cheddar on Whole Wheat (4 oz. smoked turkey, natural ched-dar cheese, leaf lettuce with mayo packet) 3. Smoked Turkey Chipotle on Whole Wheat (12 grain wheat bread, shaved smoked turkey, natural cheddar cheese, sliced tomatoes, leaf lettuce with spicy chipotle mayo smear on sandwich) Checks are payable to the St. Bede Women's Club. Registrations must be in by August 31st. Please send your completed registration form along with your payment to St. Bede Women's Club, St Bede Church 36455 N Wilson Road, Ingleside, Il 60041-9609. For more information or a copy of the itinerary, contact Bernie Kaska at 847-587-2837 or Barb Erber at 847-973-1152 or email Barb at [email protected] *Please note that not all of the grounds are handicap accessible.
St. Mary of the Annunciation Women's Retreat
November 1 & 2, 2014
Siena Center in Racine, WI with Sr. Gael Gensler, OSF
Registration begins in September
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St. Mary Aprons - Now available for purchase! These beautifully embroidered, full length aprons are a lovely addition to any kitchen. They make a great gift for the cooks in your family and are a wonderful way to show your pride for St. Mary parish. They are $25 each. Stop by the parish office to get yours today! Quantities are limited. Order forms can be submitted to the parish office.
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REP Begins After Labor Day It’s time to think about the fall session of our Religious Education Program. School begins in a few weeks and our sessions will be-gin after Labor Day. St. Mary’s Religious Education Program serves children in the parish in grades K-8th grade who attend our local public schools. Formal faith formation begins as early as Kindergarten, but by 1st grade children need to be registered in order to prepare for the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion in 2nd grade. If you are new to St. Mary and would like to register your children in REP, please contact the parish office to first register with the parish. If you are a returning family, please send in your registrations forms as soon as possible. Registration forms can be found on the parish web site at
www.stmaryfc.org, click on the REP page and then click on regis-tration forms, or forms are in the kiosk in the narthex. If you have children, that for whatever reason, may be behind in their formal faith formation, please contact me at the parish office so we can discuss the best option for your child. Questions? Contact Sue Matousek, Director of Religious Education at 847-223-0010 x 218 or [email protected].
FORMATION AND TRAINING FOR New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Presenter: Fr. Ron Gollatz When: September 13, 2014 Where: St. Mary of Vernon 235 U.S. Highway 45 Indian Creek, Illinois Time: 8:30 AM Registration 9:00-Noon Training Workshop Location: Finnegan Parish Center This preparation session will focus on: • The Ministry of Eucharist: Our Baptismal Call to Ministry • A Theology of Eucharist as Celebrated in the Roman Catholic Tradition • Rooted in scripture and the early Church, through the Second Vatican
Council • Historical aspects of our celebration of Eucharist in practice and devotion. • Review of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and how our ministry as EOM’s ‘fits’ • Questions and Answers To Register please contact Sue Matousek at 847-223-0010 x 218 By e-mail: [email protected] A follow up session will take place in your parish that will include a practicum on the particular practices for distribution of the Eucharist. This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation or re-mandation.
Proclaiming the Word LECTOR TRAINING Lectors have a critical role in the cele-bration of the Mass. Since lectors pro-claim not just any word, but the word of God, it is essential that they develop the skills required to communicate God’s message competently. Through the use of voice, eye contact and personal presence lec-tors help God’s Word come alive for the assembly. This training will provide the skills and self-confidence needed for those who wish to become lectors in their own parish. WHERE: St. Mary of Vernon 236 U.S. Highway 45 Indian Creek, Illinois 60061 LOCATION: Finnegan Parish Center WHEN: Saturday September 13, 2014 8:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m. registration 9:00 a.m. –Noon Training Workshop PRESENTER: Denise Thompson TO REGISTER CONTACT: Sue Matousek @ 847-223-0010 or e-mail: [email protected]
Attention Women... You are invited to attend the Theresian Midwest Region Conference Oct.4-5, 2014 Cabrini Retreat Center , 9430 Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016. Our presenters are Sr. Mary Ann Figlino, a sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who holds a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Educa-tion and a Master’s degree in Scripture; Victoria Schmidt, Executive Director of Theresians International, Inc.; and Marcia Whitney-Schenck, a Chicago-based writer, artist, and performer who interprets the lives of women of faith in a dynamic way for contemporary audi-ences.
Conference fee includes all sessions and materials, 2 continental breakfasts, 2 lunches, Saturday dinner, Social, and Mass.
$195.00 Conference fee w/ Fri. and Sat. night accommodations and 5 meals
$140.00 Conference fee w/Sat. night accommodations and 5 meals
$115.00 Conference fee without overnight accommodations, but includes 5 meals
For more information call Madeline Dederich at 224-619-2381 or Arlene Young at 847-567-8149 Sponsored by Theresians International – Midwest Region
The Lord Calls You By Name Are you called to help the Lord feed His people with the truth of His gospel as a priest, deacon, or in consecrated life? If you think God may be calling you to serve Him more closely as a priest, go to www.ChicagoPriest.com or contact Fr. Francis Bitterman at 312-534-8298 or [email protected]. For information on religious life contact Sr. Lovina Francis Pammit, OSF, Chicago Archdiocese Voca-tion Association, [email protected], (312) 534-5240, and for the Permanent Diaconate program contact Deacon Bob Puhala at 847-837-4564 or [email protected].
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
Weekday Monday—Friday
8:00 AM
PARISH NUMBER 847-223-0010
Parish Emergency
After Hours 847-813-7324
22333 W. Erhart Road •Mundelein, Illinois 60060 •WWW.STMARYFC.ORG Email: [email protected] Parish Fax number 847-223-5960 Pre K-5 School: 847-223-4021 Frassati Catholic Academy (Grades 6–8) 847-487-5600
Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number 847-239-2725 Parish Office Hours Monday—Friday 8:30AM—4:00PM
