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JUNE 17, 2018 • 11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
A Blessing for Fathers
We bless you and we praise you, God of our fathers!
You are the God of Adam, father of the human family.
You are the God of Abraham, our father in faith
who was ready and willing to give up everything
to be faithful to you.
You are the God of Isaac,
who was born of laughter and old age,
and the God of Jacob, whose clever trick gained an inheritance
for twelve tribes of sons and daughters.
You are the God of Jesse, from whose loins a nation sprang,
a sturdy family tree of monarchs, prophets and priests.
You are the God and Father of Israel,
your child whom you love with all your heart.
You are the God of Zechariah, who fathered the Baptist
and taught him the Torah,
and of Joachim, the grandfather of Jesus.
You are the God of Joseph, who loved and raised Jesus as his own.
You are the God and Father of Jesus, and our Father in heaven, too:
Holy is your Name!
We thank you, God, for the gift of our fathers,
for grandfathers and godfathers and fathers-in-law, too.
Send your Holy Spirit upon our fathers,
in whose laps we were cradled,
on whose knees we were bounced,
by whose hands we were fed, instructed, at times corrected,
in whose company we learned to work and play and
pray,
at whose side we hear your word
and celebrate your mysteries.
Heal their pains and disappointments.
Forgive all that needs to be forgiven.
Give to them the good that they have given others.
Welcome into your arms those who have died.
Fill this world, O God, with a father’s love!
We ask this your Son Jesus Christ,
who taught us to pray to you as Abba.
He lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
who is Father of the poor,
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LITURGICAL MINISTERS JUNE 23 & 24, 2018
Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM
Presiders Fr. Jacob Fr. Kiepura Fr. Alexander Fr. Alexander
Deacons Deacon Howard Deacon Gary Deacon Bob Deacon AL
Lectors M. Hendricks K. Lenzen M. Ori J. Matouske
C. Hendricks L. Zyzda B. Slack R. Melnick
Eucharistic Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon
Ministers T. Teehan D. Igielski C. Perrelle M. Nelsen
J. Sinkovec Rafferty III S. Gunther B. Kupsak
D. Suhling P. Tekampe K. Pieniazkiewicz M. Job
J. Powell M. Tekampe C. Lutzow K. Job
T. Powell K. Lenzen D. Slater N. Martin
C. Kasamis M. Escano J. Rutledge E. Martin
D. Washburn L. Zucco J. Fisher D. Wittgen
S. Washburn R. Peterson S. Monahan E. McPershon
Capulong
S. Kajohn
Mass Intentions The Week Ahead
Monday, June 18 Sunday, June 17, - Father’s Day
8:00AM Living Ernie DeSalvo req. Wife Diane 9:30AM Childcare
†Rita Schmidt req. Husband Gene & Family 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children
†Charlie Pasciak req. Sophie & Family Monday, June 18
†Mille Cimpl req. Peter & Lori Roberts Family 8:00AM Mass
†Karla Adams req. Parents Ed & Marg Stahoviak 8:30AM Pray the Rosary
†Gertrude Ewald req. Fanny & Fran LaFord 9:00AM Vacation Bible School
†Jim Kirn req. Daughter Nancy & Jeff Uhler Tuesday, June 19
Tuesday, June 19—Communion Service 8:00AM Communion Service
8:30AM Pray the Rosary
Wednesday, June 20—Communion Service
9:00AM Vacation Bible School
Thursday, June 21—Communion Service 9:00AM Lectio Davina Bible Study
Friday, June 22 9:30AM Senior Mary Circle
8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry req. Gene Schmidt Family 6:30PM St. Vincent dePaul Society Meeting
Living: Joe Gross req. Shirley Monahan Wednesday, June 20
†Calvin Metcalf req. Victoria Hansen 8:00AM Communion Service
†Danny Hansen & Brad Hansen, Sr. req. Hansen Family 8:30AM Pray the Rosary
2:00PM Wedding: Andrea Barr & Nick Maggiore 9:00AM Vacation Bible School
Saturday, June 23 3:30PM Care for Our Common Home Meeting
5:00PM Living Duane & Fran Schmidt req. Roger & Laurelie Thursday, June 21
†Fr. Ron Lewinski 8:00AM Communion Service
†Chester F. Biel, Jr. req. Richard & Jill Schwartz 8:30AM Pray the Rosary
†Sr. Grace Panettieri req. The Family 9:00AM Vacation Bible School
†Josephine Panettieri req. The Family Friday, June 22
†Kenneth Gauger, Sr. req. The Family 8:00AM Mass
†Mary Therese Huber req. Brian & Sheila Dalton 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sunday, June 24 Saturday, June 23
7:30AM †Elizabeth Krzyzowski 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children
req. Daughter Pam Riedel & Family 6:00PM Dedication of Memorial to Fr. Ron Lewinski
†Helen Colbert req. RoseMarie Marsh Sunday, June 24
†Jaime Bosshart req. Kathy Lenzen 9:30AM Childcare
†Sheila Sims 10th Anniversary req. Husband Ernie 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children
9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 6:00PM Ignite High School Youth Group
11:30AM †Frank Luberda req. The Luberda Family
†Thomas Schnite req. Wife Bev
†Eric Steinbach req. Jeanne Cooper
†Felicidad Noldsco req. Gary & Rita Gunther WEDDING BANNS
†Stan Cota req. Lil Hertel
Robyn Connolly &Eric Behm I
Schedule of Liturgies June 18–21 COUNTRY FEST 2018
Silent Auction
Monday, June 18, Daily Mass The Country Fest Committee is currently looking for
donations for the silent auction. Some ideas of items
Tuesday, June 19, Communion Service to donate are concert, theater or sporting event tick-
Wednesday, June 20, Communion Service ets and baskets filled with baby items, coffee, game
Thursday, June 21, Communion Service night, or gardening supplies. If you have an idea for
an item that you would like to donate, please contact
Friday, June 22, Daily Mass Katie Aspegren at 224-475-7454 or ksas-
pegren@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of Country Fest 2018!
8:00 AM
Big Church
Join the Senior Circle
Senior Circle group needs new members. We say the rosary every
meeting, enjoy scripture reading and fellowship. We meet every Tues-
day at 9:30 AM for approximately two hours. We have been together
The Master Storyteller for nine years and enjoy the atmosphere of the church to discuss what
matters. If you are interested please contact Victoria at the church
In today’s Gospel, Jesus is presented to us as the master storyteller. office at 847-223-0010. Our next meeting is May 29th.
He loved to use parables as a tool for comparing one thing to some-
thing else. In most of his parables, Jesus revealed who God is by com-
paring God’s essence or actions with something familiar to his listen-
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Raymond Cerny, Dorothy Miholic
and for the repose of all who have recently died: Featured CD for Summer
Ellen Kwitakowski, Barbara Gaetano
Walter Winkel Who Am I to Judge:
Responding to Relativism
with Logic and Love
by
Pray the Daily Rosary Edward Sri
Please join other parishioners in the Eucharistic Chapel
following the 8:00 AM Mass Monday through Thursday. Discussing moral issues with family and friends can be a challenge in
a culture that strongly promotes the idea that there is no objective
Pray the Divine Mercy Novena truth. Speaking from a wealth of personal experience, renowned au-
& Chaplet thor and theologian Dr. Edward Sri provides 5 “keys” to enable Chris-
The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is prayed in the Eucharistic tians to oppose with logic and love what Pope Benedict XVI called the
Chapel on Fridays immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass .and 3:00 “dictatorship of relativism.” He also clarifies the proper understanding
PM during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. of what it means to judge, and the importance of making good judg-
ments.
The Family Rosary Feature CDs can be found at the wooden kiosk in the narthex.
Join us for Family Rosary Saturday Devotion, requested by Our Lady Please remember a $3 donation per CD is suggested to allow the
of Fatima, every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. parish to continue the program and offer new material.
F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads who have given us life
and to all the men in our lives who have taught us how to live!
Here is some humor to lighten your celebration of Dads.
Dedication of Memorial
to Fr. Ron Lewinski
Next Saturday, June 23rd
After the 5:00 PM Mass
First, here’s one of my favorite Mark Twain quotes: When I was a
boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to Please join us at the 5:00 PM Mass
next Saturday, June 23rd, as we
have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was
remember Fr. Ron Lewinski and
astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years.
dedicate a memorial to him on the
The late New York Governor Mario Cuomo wrote: I talk and talk and hillside overlooking the church. We
talk, and I haven't taught people in 50 years what my father taught by will be joined by Bishop Rassas and
example in one week. members of Fr. Ron’s family.
It was from a bench at this location, with its grand vista of our cam-
And for the grandfathers out there: A little girl was sitting on her grand- pus, that Fr. Ron monitored the progress of construction of our
father's lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she new church and spent time in prayer and reflection. A memorial
would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled plaque and bench will be placed on the newly paved and land-
cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. scaped area. Also placed there is the cross that was carried for
Finally she spoke up, “Grandpa, did God make you?” “Yes, sweet- the blessing of the building site. A photograph of the procession
heart,” he answered, “God made me a long time ago.” “Oh,” she with this cross may be seen on the wall of the meeting rooms hall-
paused. “Grandpa, did God make me too?” “Yes, indeed, honey,” he way.
said. “God made you just a little while ago.” Feeling their respective
faces again, she observed, “God’s getting better at it, isn't he?”
From Rev. Morgan Murray: Whenever your kids are out of control, you
can take comfort from the thought that even God’s omnipotence didn’t
extend to God’s kids. After creating heaven and earth, God created
Adam and Eve. And the first thing he said was:
“Don’t.”
“Don’t what?” Adam replied
“Don’t eat the forbidden fruit.” God said.
“Forbidden fruit? We got forbidden fruit?
Hey Eve! We got forbidden fruit!”
“No way!” The “Classics” at Country Fest
Are you a classic car enthusiast? Do you have a passion for antique
“Yes way!”
tractors? If so, St. Mary’s is the place to be on Sunday, August 5th. Just
“DON’T EAT THAT FRUIT!” said God. like last year, Country Fest 2018 will feature a display of vintage vehi-
“Why?” cles. Last year we had many classic cars and trucks, more than a doz-
“Because I am your Father and I said so!” said God, wondering why he en antique tractors, and two vintage fire trucks including Mundelein’s
hadn’t stopped after making elephants. very own Old Number 1. This year we hope to have an even larger
variety of beautiful vintage cars, trucks, tractors and more! And if you
A few minutes later God saw his kids having an apple break and was happen to own a classic vehicle, here’s your chance to show it off. Any
angry. “Didn’t I tell you not to the fruit?” the First Parent asked. classic or collector vehicle is welcome; cars, trucks, tractors motor
“Uh huh,” Adam replied. cycles, even boats. If you have a classic vehicle and would like to dis-
“Then why did you?” play it at Country Fest, please contact John Gannon at jfgan-
“I dunno,” Eve answered. non74@gmail.com or Chuck Stoffel at chuckstoffel@yahoo.com. So,
start your engines and mark your calendars for Sunday, August
“She started it!” Adam said.
5th, and remember to continue to watch the bulletin, the parish
“Did not!” website and Facebook page for more exciting Country Fest News!
“Did too!”
“Did NOT!”
Having had it with the two of them, God’s punishment was that Adam
and Eve should have children of their own. Thus, the pattern was set
and it has never been changed.
Thanks to all our Dads, those here and those who have returned to
their Heavenly Father. We are grateful for your sacrifices, love and
example. May you enjoy the blessings and peace you so richly
deserve! If you wish to contact me, please send an email to
deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.
Reflecting on God’s Word
I watch most of the children in my three brothers' families growing into
what is called "emerging adulthood." It must be very difficult at times
for parents, only being able to watch, hope, and pray as their children
start to move away from home and begin to make their own way into
the world. Will they be safe, make the right choices, be happy?
Making use of images from nature, scripture reminds us that God
gives the growth, whether it is to mighty cedars springing from small
shoots, ripened grain sprouting from the blade, or a fully grown mus-
tard plant emerging from the tiniest of seeds to offer its large branches
as housing for the birds.
Such poetic language calls us to reflect on the mystery of
the kingdom of God, whose seeds were found in the various cove-
nants extended to Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and then fully
enfleshed in Jesus so many millennia ago. This kingdom continues to
sprout in our day, often where least expected.
Sometimes it breaks through like a mighty cedar, but more
often it is a quieter blossoming, suddenly emerging like stalks of grain,
or the first signs of life carried in a mother's body. I am sure God has
worried for all the children of every age who have filled the earth. The
kingdom of life won by Christ continues to have the power to carry all
God's sons and daughters into the loving arms of the God Jesus
taught us to call Father.
--James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R.
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Living God's Word
God of all life, we thank you for the many ways life continues to
flourish in our world and in our land. Bless the life you have en-
trusted to our care. Guide us in raising it to harvest. Remove any
obstacles we place in its way. We ask this in Jesus' name.
Recording Secretary Needed
Copyright (c) 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. for Finance Council
The St. Mary of the Annunciation Finance Council is looking for a
volunteer to serve as a Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary
is not a member of the Council but rather serves to write brief notes/
minutes for each meeting and to assist the Chairperson with other
Readings for the Week internal communications. This note-taking function does not require
Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 extensive financial expertise, although some familiarity with finance
Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; concepts and terminology would be helpful. The Council meets month-
Mt 5:43-48 ly, typically on the 3rd Tuesday.
Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, 16-18
Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 If you are interested in interviewing for this role or would like more
Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; information, please contact Howard Fischer, the Director of Parish
Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23 Operations, in the Parish Office or at hfischer@stmota.org.
Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34;
Mt 6:24-34
Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6ab, 15ab, 17;
1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Joyful Again
Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Retreat for Widowed Women and Men
Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 For those who are looking for a way to navigate through life’s challeng-
es and hoping to once more find joy in living.
June 23 & 24: St. Julie Parish, Tinley Park
July 21 & 22: Holy Family Parish, Inverness
Weekend Mass Times:
August 11 & 12, Mary Queen, Elmurst
Sat. 5:00pm
Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am Email: joyfulagain7211@gmail.com
Web: www.joyfulagain.org
www.stmaryfc.org Phone: Joyful Again Widowed Ministry, 708-354-211
Facebook: @stmarymundelein
Twitter: @stmarymundelein Space is limited
Instagram: @stmarymundelein
IT IS GOOD
Sunday Night Community Dinner, June 10 – Emmaus House of Hospitality
Vincentians and friends of the Society served at Sunday’s dinner in Lake Zurich.
We are grateful to share God’s love by supporting Emmaus House’s mission to help
those struggling with poverty and its uncertainties. The room was filled with over
100 individuals and families, including the cute boy who joined in our group picture!
(See more pictures on the SVdP page on the parish website.)
Thanks to all the volunteers, our friends at Emmaus House, and Little Joey’s. Spe-
cial gratitude to donors who support the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at
St. Mary. We utilize donations to serve the poor in multiple capacities over the
course of the year. This meal is just one of the important ways we let people know
they are not forgotten. The meal (garden salad, mostaccioli, corn and fresh fruit sal-
ad) costs only $4.27 per person! After feeding the guests, the extra tray of garden
salad and mostaccioli was taken to American Legion Post 911, Wauconda.
If you’re interested in volunteering at Emmaus House or at our next dinner in August, please let us know at svdpkda@gmail.com.
It is better to be the child of God
than king of the whole world. We are deeply grateful for the commitment and generosity of every-
one who has been contributing to the To Teach Who Christ Is capital
–St. Aloysius Gonzaga campaign over these many months! We look forward to fulfilling the
Archdiocesan portion of the campaign in the next few months and
then being able to complete the elimination our parish debt
Have You or Someone You Know Pledges Amount
Goal $2,350,000
Thought About Becoming Catholic? Pledges $2,698,491 115% of goal
Do you, or anyone you know, think about the following? Pledges Made 524
• I'd like to deepen my relationship with Jesus. Payments This Month $ 27,012
• I've been searching for a spiritual home. Total Payments Received $1,486,366 55% of pledge$
• I'm searching for the 'right' community in which to worship and Balance Remaining $1,236,587
get involved.
• I've been thinking of getting baptized. Campaign Allocations Target To-Date Target%
• I was baptized as an infant but never made my First Commun- Archdiocesan Formation $ 642,000 $594,546 93%
ion or Confirmation. St. Mary Debt $1,200,000 $891,820 74%
St. Mary Capital Projects $ 508,000 $0 0%
If so, St. Mary's is offering two informal, one-hour information ses- Total: $2,350,000 $1,486,366
sions on how we can help you by learning more about the Catholic
faith. There are two Sunday sessions coming up: 1. Campaign payments are divided 60% to St. Mary and 40% to the
Archdiocese until the Archdiocesan Education and Formation target is
• June 24th at 10:30 am
reached. After that target is met, 100% of the funds come to St. Mary.
• July 15th at 12:30 pm 2. The Archdiocese will match our debt on a 3-to-1 basis. The $1.2 mil-
lion from St. Mary plus the $3.6 million from the Archdiocese will elimi-
Both sessions will be held in the Hospitality Room of the church nate our $4.8 million construction debt.
building. For information, please contact the RCIA Coordinator at 3. St. Mary Capital Projects to be funded by the campaign once the
rciastmota@gmail.com or phone the parish office at (847) 223- Archdiocesan Debt Retirement targets have been met are: the repav-
0010. Please share this information with people you know who may ing of our parking lots and remodeling the little church basement for
be interested. use by PADS and parish groups.
IGNITE Youth Group Summer Choir June 23
IGNITE is our high school youth group To make the Mass preceding the blessing of
that usually meets on the second and the memorial to Fr. Lewinski, we are forming a
fourth Sunday’s of the month. In June summer choir. Interested persons who have
we will meet on the 24th. All high some experience in choir singing are invited to
school teens are welcome to join us! These nights include a discussion attend the rehearsal and sing at the Mass.
on our faith, games and snacks. The theme for upcoming night is Christ:
God and man. Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 PM
Mass: Saturday, June 23, 5:00 PM
EDGE Youth Group
EDGE is our middle school youth group Please contact Fred Vipond, either at the organ console after Mass, or
that will usually meet on the 1st and 3rd by email, fvipond@stmota.org.
Tuesday’s of the month and will run all
summer long! Our next night will be on
June 26th. All middle schoolers are welcome to join us! These nights Books for a Better Life
include a teaching on our faith, discussion, games and snacks. There is
no need to register, just show up in Diantha Hall! St. Mary’s Vacation Bible School meets the week of June 18 and as
an outreach activity will collect books for Bernie’s Book Bank in Lake
Bluff. Bernie’s Book Bank collects, processes, and distributes quality
Steubenville Youth Conference new and gently used books to significantly increase book ownership
Do you feel distant from God? FEAR among at-risk infants, toddlers and school age children throughout
NOT! We have a FANTASTIC OPPOR- Chicagoland.
TUNITY for YOU!! Join St. Mary Youth Ministry this July at a Steuben- Help us reach our goal of 2,000 books! Clean out those
ville Youth Conference at Carthage College in Wisconsin. The weekend book shelves and closets or buy new books to fill the bins in the nar-
consists of many fantastic speakers, small group sessions, and a live
thex and in the school gym during VBS.
band for praise and worship. This is a chance to have God reveal him-
“Reading is the single most important skill a child needs in
self to you. If interested please contact Grant in the parish office!
order to contribute and function competently in our society.” (Brian
Floriani, Founder of BBB)
Six Flags Trip
To find out more about this amazing organization, go to
Join Youth Ministry as we head to Six Flags
Great America for a day filled with tons of fun! www.berniesbookbank.org.
We are going on Thursday, July 26th, 2018 from
9am-7pm. The cost of this event is $50 which
includes entrance into the park and also transportation to and from. The
cost of $50 is dependent upon at least 15 participants. Registration
forms can be found online or in the youth ministry office and are due no
later than Wednesday, July 18.
Chicago Cubs Game
Join Youth Ministry as we head to Miller Park in Mil-
waukee to watch our beloved Cubs battle the Brewers.
The game is at 1:10pm on Labor Day, September 3.
We will have a short tailgate before the game where
lunch will be provided. The total cost is $60 and is dependent upon at
least 25 participants. Registration forms can be found online or in the
youth ministry office and are due no later than Wednesday, August 22.
St. Mary of the Annunciation @youth_stmary
@youth_stmaryfc
You may also register by calling the parish office, 847-223-0010
Get Your
CountryFest Tickets!
Raffle tickets are now available for pick-up
from the narthex. Please help us save post-
age by picking up yours at the tables after
Mass today!.
They that are planted
In the house of the LORD
shall flourish in the courts of our God.
—Psalm 92:14
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Put Spring into your marriage! The Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend is a chance to look deeply into your
relationship with each other and with God. It offers mar-
ried couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving
communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. Sign up
today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Weekend July 20-22 in Madison, WI or Sept 7-9 in Geneva, IL. Early
registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our
website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. Para un fin de
semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Andres y Maria al 630-229-
2600.
What if each Catholic prayed for ten minutes and read five pages of a
great book every day? What if every Catholic did one thing each week
to intentionally share God’s message with others? Come and discover
how four life-changing habits can point you towards discovering in-
credible possibilities for your life. You will leave the event with a per-
sonal plan to help you become the best version of yourself.
Please join Dynamic Catholic and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt:
Saturday, October 13th, 2018
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
St. Gilbert Parish
Visit DynamicCatholic.com/Grayslake or call 859.980.7900 for tickets.
Who should attend? The event is appropriate for ages 12+; youth are
encouraged to attend! Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girl-
friends, single or married, young or old, Catholic or non-Catholic: you
are invited.
Based Upon Reflections of Saint John Paul II
Second in a series of articles from USCCB: Defending the Lives of the Elderly
HUMAN
A Reflection from Saint John Paul II's Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in Ameri- CONCERNS
ca (The Church in America) COMMISSION:
Concern must be shown for the elderly, who are often neglected and left to fend
for themselves. They must be respected as persons; it is important to care for
The mission of the
them and to help them in ways which will promote their rights and ensure their
Human Concerns
greatest possible physical and spiritual well-being. [They] must be protected
from situations or pressures which could drive them to suicide; ... they must be Commission is to
helped nowadays to resist the temptation of assisted suicide and euthanasia. promote the word and
Prayer manifest the love of
Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ by helping
You willed that families would be created as the schools of love those who are in need,
where generations would learn to cherish and protect each other. following the principle
Give us the words to speak and the actions to take that “whatever you do
that we might witness to your tender love for the elderly of our families
to the least of my
and strive always to serve their needs and defend their lives.
people, you do unto
We ask this though Christ our Lord. Amen.
Reprinted (excerpted) from Respect Life Program, copyright © www.usccb.org/about/pro-life- me.”
activities/prayers/holy-hour-for-life-john-paul-ii.cfm All rights reserved.
PROMOTING JUSTICE AND SOLIDARITY THROUGH ADVOCACY St. Mary Ministers of Care (MOC)
Our understanding of justice is integral to the Church’s teachings on solidarity.
Justice incorporates our rights as well as our responsibilities. Solidarity, or our
persevering commitment to be responsible for the well-being of our neighbors, is
therefore an important precondition of our work. Solidarity involves individuals
and communities, and is an ethical imperative in Catholic social teaching, or
CST. Genuine solidarity requires us to remove barriers and create an environ- serve at Advocate Condell Hospi-
ment in which relationships can flourish. Our relationships with our brothers tal as well as to those who are
and sisters, particularly those who are poor and marginalized, are mediated homebound.
through a variety of interconnected structures and systems. CST calls us to as- *If you or someone you know would
sume responsibility with others by shaping a more just and compassionate social like a Minister of Care to bring com-
order. The principles of CST provide a vision for what a just world could look munion to you at home or in hospital,
like. To achieve justice and solidarity, we must strive to uphold systems that or if you would like to know how you
promote justice and peace— and likewise change systems and practices that do can help support this important min-
not respect the rights of everyone. We must encourage full participation in eco- istry, please contact Diane Mulroe in
nomic, social and political life. the parish office.
CATHOLICS CONFRONT GLOBAL POVERTY/CRS.ORG
“When I was hungry you gave me to eat”
Have you ever thought, “there must be something more my family and I could do to show our love
for those who are less fortunate? WELL HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!!!
The St. Mary of the Annunciation Soup Kitchen Ministry is looking to expand its membership.
Individuals, couples, entire families (children over 12 years old) are invited to help, acquire, pre-
pare, and serve meals at the Holy Family Soup Kitchen in Waukegan on selected Saturday after-
noons during the upcoming year. You would end up serving about two-three times per year from
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. No experience necessary, and although you may be asked to contribute a few dol-
lars to cover the food we acquire, or make a batch of cookies, you are the valuable commodity we
need to expand our ministry. So if you’ve thought “How can I really live the Gospel,” you can do it at the Holy Family
Soup Kitchen. Consider joining our ministry and being part of the above pictured serving line.
Contact Deacon Gary Kupsak at kupcop@comcast.net or (847) 726-2553 for more information. You and your family just
may have the time of your life.
Human Concern Commission Members: Carey Marciniak, Chairperson; Deacon Gary Kupsak, Kathleen DeCaire-
Aden, Kris Crotty, Linda Green, Tom Hanley, Mary Lou Loomis, Sue Poletto, Dan Prezell, Kristi Smith, Jan Swanson,
Romaine Van Zeyl, Nydia Welles, Diane Mulroe, Staff Liaison Join us for meetings 4th Wednesdays 3:30pmMass Parish Staff
Saturday Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215
5:00 PM Pastor FrJerry@stmota.org Director of Parish Operations HFischer@stmota.org Pastoral Council
Ms. Tammy Kleckner Ext. 310 Mary Lou Loomis
Sunday Rev. Matthew Alexander, STL Ext. 212 Joaquin Valdes
Principal, FCA cclcprincipal@gmail.com
7:30 AM Associate Pastor FrMatt@stmota.org Cassandra Dye
9:30 AM Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Kathy Lenzen
11:30 AM Deacons Mike Alandy, Gary Kupsak, Bookkeeper/Accountant Bookkeeper@stmota.org Pete Coughlin
Robert Poletto, Alan Sedivy Dan Prezell
Weekday Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Sheila Dalton
Monday—Friday Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 234 Administrative Assistant parish@stmota.org
Director of Music & Liturgy FVipond@stmota.org Carey Marciniak
8:00 AM Mr. Robert Kilkenny Ext. 304 Marivie Alandy
Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Facilities Manager rkilkenny@stmota.org Sandra Fioretti-Frank
PARISH NUMBER Director of Religious Education SMatous@stmota.org Jon Matousek*
847-223-0010 Mr. James Shaffer
Maintenance
Linda Green
Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216
Parish Emergency Director of Human Concerns DMulroe@stmota.org
224-358-3210 Mr. Grant Bright Ext. 230 Rev. Ken Kiepura Finance Council
Parish Fax Coordinator of Youth Ministry GBright@stmota.org Rev. Ed Pelrine Larry Molloy
Weekend Associates
847-223-5960 Denise Fuller
Joe Tylka
Tom Zengeler
Roger Fisher
22333 W. Erhart Road • Mundelein, Illinois 60060 • WWW.STMARYFC.ORG Email: parish@stmota.org Patrick Tracy
Frassati Catholic Academy: Mundelein Campus: 847-223-4021 Wauconda Campus: 847-487-5600 Karl Kompare
Carl Calabrese
Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number 847-239-2725
Parish Office Hours Monday–Friday 8:30AM–4:00PM *ex-officio, secretary
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. New Parishioner Welcome
session is offered on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Time of registration is 10:45AM—11:25AM. If you are unable to make the
Welcoming Session, please call the parish office to schedule time to register.You can also read
