Living God s Word

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1 NOVEMBER 10, ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Living God s Word As we go through life we d like to know just whom we are going to spend eternity with and what it s going to be like. The truth is that none of us knows. Maybe the best we can do at this time is love those around us now, and let God take care of our future. Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved Reflecting on God's Word We have many hungers in life, and sometimes we can overindulge in response to them. Still, one that never goes away is our hunger to be connected. We desperately shun living in isolation. For many it is marriage that feeds that hunger, but so do family or friendships or the simple attention one finds in a community of faith or a collection of back yards. They all seem to feed our yearning for deep life, even when we are inattentive or preoccupied. A person of faith might even say that these communities are God being faithful to us. This week's Gospel is one that turns the tables on us. It snares us in our own curiosity about what heaven will be like, and whether we will know the ones we love and be with our spouses, and what if we've been married seven times? And that's just where Jesus turns the tables and says it's about relationships and not about bodies to be with; it's about our deepest hungers to be united, even beyond marriage and friends and neighbors and communities of any sort. That's what resurrection is about, Jesus replies, and then reminds us one more time (as if we'd been deaf all the other times) that God has promised it and God is faithful. God "is not God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive," is how Luke has Jesus saying it (Luke 20:38). In other words, all of our relationships of loving and caring, especially those of marriage, are but hints of real and full life, and the best is yet to come. So what you've found in marriage, even if you've been married seven times, is just the beginning. --Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright (c) 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Veteran s Day November 11 Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices. -President Harry S. Truman

2 Mass Times 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Lectors Liturgical Ministers Nov. 16 & 17,2013 Eucharistic Ministers T. Powell J. Powell Deacon D. Harmon S. Harmon C. Sullivan P. Sullivan M. Marciniak E. Boyd T. Schofield B. Machak S. Bosshart Deacon D. Fuller E. Tauscher K. Aspergren T. Mayer L. Zucco L. Ippolito M. Sikorski F. Cizewski C. Lutzow A. Heinzinger Deacon C. Starck R. Fisher J. Fisher J. Fosselman H. Stumpf H. Stumpf D. Slater K. Pieniazkiewicz J. Fosselman W. Pohl M. Pohl E. McPherson M. Alandy Deacon O. Santo- Trinidad A. Thompson A.J. Thompson J. Lyman P. Lyman S. Poletto D. Wittgen K. Job Mass Intentions Monday, November 11, Saint Martin of Tours, Bishop 8:00AM Larry Boyd req. Ellen, His Wife Josephine Lenzen req. Bernie & Mercedes Lenzen Tuesday, November 12, Saint Josaphat, Bishop & Martyr 8:00AM Joseph Kiecana Wednesday, November 13, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 8:00AM Bill & Mary E. Lacey req. The Lacey Family Sr. Josephine Tarquini req. Ellen Boyd Robert Otte req. Ellen Boyd 9:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Thursday, November 14 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. The Gene Schmidt Family Friday, November 15, Saint Albert the Great, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:00AM Johnson Family & Friends req. Ernie & Diane DeSalvo Saturday, November 16 5:00PM Richard & MaryJean Niemi 63rd Wedding Anniversary Pujol & Carrie Shank 5th Wedding Anniversary Mariann Mayer req. Ed & Dolores Leuthner Dorothy Regner req. The Regner Family Dennis Lackie req. David & Mary Gaines Sunday, November 17 7:30AM Mariann Mayer req. Bernard Lenzen Family John & Martha Pastuszka req. Fred & Mary Sikorski Delphine Diedrich req. Bernie & Mercedes Lenzen 9:30AM For the Soldiers Defending Our Country & For Peace Roy & Dorothy Behm req. The Amburs Family Fr. Patrick J. O Malley req. The Heinzinger Family Michael John Nabasny req. Rita Nabasny Max LeRoy Vipond req. Michael Kamins Family Sophia Kirn req. Jim Kirn & Family 11:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Week Ahead Sunday, November 10 Hospitality Moms of St. Mary 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM Family Catechesis 1:00PM Filipino Community Meeting Monday, November 11 Veteran s Day Parish Office Closed 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 12:00PM St. Mary Senior Club Meeting Tuesday, November 12 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary s Circle 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 5:30PM REP (B) 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, November 13 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mass 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 9:15AM St. Mary Moms Meeting 6:30PM P.A.D.S. 7:00PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 14 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary s Circle 7:15PM Lectio Divina Spiritual Formation Meeting Friday, November 15 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 4:00PM Challenge Girls Meeting Saturday, November 16 Parish Staff Book Sale 7:00AM Cursillo Men s Meeting 9:00AM REP 5:30PM Liturgy of the Word for Children 6:00PM Journey Childcare Night Sunday, November 17 Parish Staff Book Sale 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 2:00PM First Reconciliation Session 6:00PM Journey Night cütç yéüa AA 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, Helen Colbert Gavin Rearer-Horvak and for those who have recently died:. Robert Otte, John Chesney Lise Friedman

3 Red Ribbon Week at St. Mary School Each year, at the end of October our students participate in Red Ribbon Week a campaign to promote making good, healthy choices. During the week, the students discussed good choices and signed a pledge to work on making good choices in their everyday life. This positive message carried on into the week by playing a Sock it to Drugs game in gym, having a red treat day, wearing red to school day and winning prizes for participation. On Thursday, parents were invited to watch students perform in a Positive Alternatives to Negative Behaviors Talent Show. Each student was given a red ribbon to wear throughout the week to show their promise to making positive choices. We THANK everyone who purchased, donated & helped out this weekend with the pie sales! It was very successful! We sold 128 pies and received 72 donations! We still need about 20 more donated pies and 158 pies sold to make the 500 pie goal and a 45% profit. We may be a small school but we know we can do this! So please consider donating or purchasing pies - orders can be taken until Wednesday 11 pm. Please contact me if you have any questions or beckycasper@comcast.net. Thank You & God Bless! Becky & Dan Casper The Narthex Is for Conversations So that the sanctuary may remain a place of quiet preparation, a respectful silence is requested in the sanctuary before Mass. During our Sesquicentennial year the History Committee presents weekly selections from the treasure chest of our precious past. Another attempt to build a church in Fremont Center was made in Unfortunately, this plan was cancelled because the man who owned the land died. Although the man s name is not mentioned in the letter, it is believed to be Bernard Erhart ( ), who had a reputation for hosting travelling priests who would visit and say Mass in his home. If Bernard did not die, the church might be located on Erhart Road west of Fremont Center Road, instead of on the east side like it is today.

4 Christmas Gifts for Families in Need St. Mary will once again participate in providing Christmas presents to families in need at our sharing parish, Holy Family in Waukegan. Instead of a Giving Tree with tags on it, we will have a table in the narthex after all masses on the weekend of November 16 & 17. Holy Family family wish lists will be available for you to choose from. A St. Mary s family can purchase gifts on their own or go in with another family. Individual gifts will not be an option. Each St. Mary family who wishes to participate will purchase gifts for an entire family. All gifts will be delivered to Holy Family on Sunday, December 8. Stewardship Report Sunday Collection November 3, 2013 $ 23, Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 20, Difference $ 3, Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 387, Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 391, Difference $ (3,683.25) All Saints Day 11/1/13 $ 2, All Saints Day 11/1/12 $ 3, Difference $ (777.57) All Souls Day 11/2/13 $ 1, All Souls Day 11/2/12 $ 1, Difference $ Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments. Advent Mass & Reflection for Women Wednesday, December 4, :00 PM ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED TO ATTEND... Annual Advent Mass for Women Wednesday, December 4th 6:00 pm Come join us for a special Mass for women to help put your hearts and minds in the right place this busy Advent season. The Mass is right before a wonderful presentation by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero on the Infancy narratives scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM Registration Weekend November 23 & 24, 2013 Do you need to register as a member of St. Mary Parish? Come to the parish office at the far end of the narthex after mass and we ll help make you an official member of Saint Mary of the Annunciation! Pray the Daily Rosary Please join other parishioners in the Eucharistic Chapel following the 8:00 AM Mass Monday through Thursday. Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is now being prayed on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month, immediately following the. The Family Rosary Join us for the first Saturday Devotion, requested by Our Lady of Fatima, every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. The next Family Rosary will be recited on December 7 Parish Staff Book Sale November 16 & 17 In the narthex

5 Advent Presentation The Infancy Narratives: The Birth of Christ in Our Lives Presented by Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM Wednesday, December 4, :30-9:00 p.m. at the St. Mary Parish Center Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:11) The nativity story from the Gospels is one that seems very familiar. However, a closer look at the accounts in Matthew and Luke shows that there are many significant differences, with few details of the story in common. Our Christmas observances tend to blend the two accounts into one story, but each account from Luke and Matthew has a distinct voice, to convey a different message. Both invite readers to become disciples of Jesus as God s son, but they do so with a different focus, using different people, places and attitudes. In this evening presentation we will examine the Infancy Narratives found in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. We will explore their unique theologies and how these theologies affect their very different accounts. **Please register to allow the parish to plan for the sessions** You may register online at or by returning this form to the parish office. There is no cost to attend but a $5.00 donation to the Adult Formation ministry is suggested. About the presenter... Friar Johnpaul Cafiero, OFM is a Franciscan Priest of the Sacred Heart Province of Chicago/St. Louis. He received his B.A. at Seton Hall University; M.A. in Psychology/Philosophy at Boston University; Master of Divinity - Liturgy/Scripture at Catholic Theological Union/University of Chicago; and Doctor of Ministry - Psychology/Theology at University St. Mary of the Lake. As a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, Friar Johnpaul has a love and commitment to serving the poor and outcast. A former police officer, he has worked extensively in counseling within the juvenile detention system and also to counsel victims of physical and sexual abuse. He is currently a pastoral associate and preacher at Holy Family Parish in Inverness and a well-known international speaker. Friar Johnpaul s love of the poor and outcast is surpassed only by his love of Scripture, which is readily evident in his preaching and presentations. Registration Form The Infancy Narratives - Giving Birth to Christ in our Lives Registration is requested to allow the parish to plan for the session. All are welcome to attend. You may register online at the Adult Formation page on the parish website or by returning this form to the parish office. There is no cost to attend but a $5.00 donation is suggested to support the Adult Faith Formation Ministry. Donations can be made on the night of the event or to the parish office or online at For questions regarding the presentation, call the parish office or jenpepping@sbcglobal.net. Name Phone address* * address will be used for any necessary correspondence. Visit the parish website for information on all Adult Formation opportunities

6 Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00 AM November 28 A free-will collection of non-perishable food items will be taken to supplement local food pantries. Remembering Our Dead in November The names of all persons who have been buried from St. Mary Parish in the last year will be inscribed in the parish Book of the Dead. It will be placed in the church on November 1st and remain there until November 30th. Everyone is invited to enter into the Book of the Dead the names of deceased persons they would like included in our prayers for the month. As has become our tradition, we will also have a table of remembrance placed near the votive candles. Photographs and mementos of deceased loved ones may be placed on the table. Save the Date! Dynamic Catholic presents PASSION AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE Featuring Dr. Allen Hunt & Musical Guest Saturday, February 22, :00 am 1:30 pm St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church Tickets are $25 per person and are on sale now. Visit or call the parish office In celebration of the rich heritage of St. Mary of the Annunciation parish and to further commemorate the Sesquicentennial Year, we are gathering recipes and compiling a new Parish Cookbook. It is our sincere hope that all parishioners will add their favorite recipes to this book. And to help make this as easy as possible, we have two ways for you to submit your recipes. 1. Use the on-line program by following these simple steps: Go to: Click on: Login Username: STMOTA Password: Mary Pick up a form from the narthex kiosk for submitting your handwritten recipes. Please return to the parish office, marked "Cookbook Recipe." Ordering information will be made available soon! If you have questions or need assistance with submitting your recipes, please contact Meredith Cunningham at (630) or cookbook150@hotmail.com Thank you for your contribution to this historic cookbook! You cannot imagine how much better your marriage will be once you start applying Allen Hunt s life - changing wisdom to your relationship and life! -- Matthew Kelly Dr. Allen Hunt an engaging, inspiring national speaker on marriage Dr. Allen Hunt s current partnership with Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic Institute marks the latest step of his fascinating faith journey. Allen left a lucrative business career to become an ordained pastor, ultimately serving as a senior minister in a United Methodist mega church in Alpharetta, Georgia. Allen credits his conversion to Catholicism in 2008 in part to the continuous prayers of a group of Dominican sisters he befriended at a lecture in Allen now hosts a nationally broadcast radio show and writes a weekly column on life and faith for the website Townhall.com. His Methodist preacher heritage formed him into an engaging, highly motivational speaker; his conversion experience brings a Catholic sensibility to his reflections on married life. We are delighted that our parish has been selected by Matthew Kelly s Dynamic Catholic Institute to host Dr. Allen Hunt this February when he presents Passion & Purpose for Marriage right here at St. Mary!

7 Featured CD for November My Spiritual Journey by Matthew Kelly Matthew Kelly is one of the most sought-after speakers of our time. When he was a young man, a friend helped him to open his heart to God. Since that time, Matthew has helped millions around the world to embrace the Lord's call to live a deeper spiritual life. Listen as he shares both his remarkable personal story and his uniquely inspiring outlook on faith and the adventure of living the Christian life to the fullest. (Formerly titled, A Call to Joy ) 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. St. Mary s Moms Supports ALL MOMS at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish There are fun activities for everyone! NEXT MEETING: Wed. November 13, 9:15-11am St. Mary s Moms Chairperson: Meredith Cunningham Erin Gardner us for more information at: stmarysmoms1@gmail.com or visit us on-line at: under Youth/Family University of Saint Mary of the Lake/ Mundelein Seminary 2013 Sounds of Christmas Concert The University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary announces the 2013 Annual Sounds of Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 8th at 2:00pm in the Seminary Auditorium, 1000 East Maple Avenue Mundelein, IL. Once again, we will be featuring Mr. Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra and our own Seminarian Choir. Seating is on a first come first seated basis, no tickets are needed. Door open at 1:30pm. Free will donations graciously accepted. For further information call Lectors: Your Workbooks Are Here Lector workbooks for are in the parish office. Please sign next to your name when you pick yours up. FYI, the first Sunday of Advent is December 1st. Advent Reconciliation Service Tuesday December 17, 7:30 PM Needed, Gently Used or New Winter Coats! Every week many men and women are deported from Chicago or released from the Homeland Security Building downtown, ill prepared to deal with the cold Chicago winter, often times only wearing t-shirts, shorts and sandals. As a parish community, please consider participating in our Coats from the Heart program to donate men s small or medium size coats (except fur and leather) to alleviate the physical suffering of our immigrant brothers and sisters. The coats will be picked up by our office staff and given away the same week. If you are interested in participating, please contact Sr. Lisa at (312) or lpolega@archchicago.org. The Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education Archdiocese of Chicago Eucharistic Adoration in the Jubilee Year For the Well being and Mission of the Parish Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is Friday, November 22, 2013., The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration on Friday, November 22nd from the conclusion of 8:00am Mass, continuing until 5:30pm. Adoration takes place in the Eucharistic Chapel. Stop at the book shelves by the west chapel door and pick up meditations and spiritual books. All are welcome. The sign-up book is in the narthex. If you sign up and at the last minute cannot be there, please call the church office or Gretchen O Connor so we may reschedule and always have an adorer present during adoration. Even if you did not sign up, stop and visit with our Lord.

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9 Mass Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Weekday Monday Friday 8:00 AM PARISH NUMBER Parish Emergency After Hours Parish Staff Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Ext. 213 Pastor, Dean, Vicariate I-A Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 212 Associate Pastor Deacons Mike O Malley, Gary Kupsak Robert Poletto Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 216 Director of Music & Liturgy Ms. Patricia Strang Ext. 310 Principal, St. Mary School Dr. Diane Vida Principal, Frassati Academy Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education Mr. Ryan Rehkamp Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Mr. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 210 Mr. William Zerwer Maintenance Dustin Zubert Pastoral Council President Trisha Zubert School Board President Rev. James Presta Weekend Associate W. Erhart Road Mundelein, Illinois parish@stmota.org Parish Fax number Pre K-5 School: Frassati Catholic Academy (Grades 6 8) Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number Parish Office Hours Monday Friday 8:30AM 4:00PM Sacrament of Penance Baptisms Adult Initiation Marriage Ministry of Care New parishioners Saturdays 4:00 4:40 PM, and by appointment 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.