FEBRUARY 8, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 FEBRUARY 8, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Living God s Word After his time spent alone, Jesus was very certain of his purpose. We, too, can be more aware of God s purpose for us if we but make the time to listen. Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Reflecting on God s Word Sue loves to iron clothes. In the process, she says, she also irons out her life, all its wrinkles and creases. She says she can stand neither her clothes nor her life when they re all rumpled. John runs every day. A lot of folks do. He hasn t missed a day in five years. But it s also where he and they pace out the rhythms of their lives. More than one frazzled mother has locked herself in the bathroom for twenty minutes of solitude and quasi-peace. Sometimes deserts look like bathrooms. Even teenagers know the need, so they crank up some tunes, stretch out on their beds, and listen beyond the music to the melodies played upon their lives. I suspect there is a lot going on in those spaces. That s where kids get raised and loves get sorted and businesses are merged and decisions unraveled and re-raveled. But somewhere in the midst of it all we also make some decisions about who and what we want to become in this life at any age. That s where goodness has a chance to surface and values are affirmed and commitments are remade for the umpteenth time and faith sprouts forth. And then it becomes prayer, out of the silence and the stillness and the darkness of time spent alone. Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11; 1 Cor 10:31 11:1; Mk 1:

2 Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Priests Fr. Jacob Fr. Payne Fr. Jacob Fr. Payne Deacons Deacon Howard Deacon Mike Deacon Gary Deacon Gary Lectors Eucharistic Ministers C. Hendricks B. Machak Deacon D. Harmon S. Harmon J. Sinkovec C. Sullivan P. Sullivan M. Marciniak W. Pohl M. Pohl Liturgical Ministers February 14 & 15, 2015 S. Bosshart D. Fuller Deacon D. Fuller E. Tauscher K. Aspegren P. Tekampe M. Tekampe L. Zucco S. Stahl M. Sikorski A. Heinzinger K. Lenzen Deacon C. Starck H. Grady Grady J. Fosselman H. Stumpf, M. Stumpf D. Slater K. Pieniazkiewicz B. Aden, K. Aden J. Matousek J. Koch Deacon O. Santo-Trindad A. Thompson A.J. Thompson J. Lyman P. Lyman L. Tooke D. Wittgen J. Pepping Mass Intentions Monday, February 9 8:00AM Dorothy Regner req. The Regner Family Tuesday, February 10, Saint Scholasticia, Virgin 8:00AM Mary Borus req. Loretta Marecki Wednesday, February 11, Our Lady of Lourdes 8:00AM Duane & Fran Schmidt Family Barbara Granahan Edelle Baranoski req. The Poletto Family Thursday, February 12 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family Dennis Donnellan req. The Donnellan Family Alfred Regner req. The Regner Family Mary Jacqueline Slusser req. Roy & Susan Kolstad 9:00AM Kay Sullivan req. The Dalton Family Edward Cukla req. Pat, Bill & Emily Carda Friday, February 13 8:00AM Jon Cudzik req. Family Friend Saturday, February 14 5:00PM Barbara Kast req. Mike & Lori Cocanig Anna Schmidt req. Vinnie & Helene Dederich Edward & Rosa Klein req. Daughter, Rosa Sunday, February 15 7:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 9:30AM Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family LeRoy Hertel req. Wally &Rose Panek Edelle Baranoski req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family Ronald Bartoli req. His Family & wife, Jeannette 11:30AM Paul Beauvais req. The Beauvais Family Guy Stragapede req. The Family Christopher Cronin req. The Cronin Family Dennis Donnellan req. Justine Donnellan & Family Bob Heer req. Bob & Carol Quid Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief and for the repose of all who have recently died, especially Steven Babiez Week Ahead Sunday, February 8 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM Family Catechesis 12:30PM Group discussion Pope Francis: A Living Legacy book 4:00PM High School Youth Ministry Monday, February 9 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:30AM Eucharistic Adoration Meeting 12:00PM St. Mary Senior Club Meeting Tuesday, February 10 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Adoration begins 9:00AM Mary s Circle 9:15AM Lectio Divina Study 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study 8:30PM Adoration ends Wednesday, February 11 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:45AM Lectio Divina Prayer Group 9:15AM St. Mary s Moms Meeting 6:00PM PADS 7:00PM Presentation of Parish Transformation to the Parish 7:00PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, February 12 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary s Circle 9:00AM Book discussion Pope Francis: A Living Legacy 9:00AM Mass 7:00PM Great Adventure Bible Study Facilitator Meeting 8:00PM Family Mass Choir Rehearsal Friday, February 13 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, February 14 Hospitality Weekend 9:00AM Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Morning of Reflection 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, February 15 Hospitality Weekend 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 12:30PM Facilitator Meeting for Great Adventure Bible Series 12:30PM Book discussion Pope Francis: A Living Legacy 4:00PM Junior High Youth Ministry

3 from J acob s W ell ASH WEDNESDAY LITURGIES February 18, :30 AM Liturgy of the Word with Imposition of Ashes 8:00 & 9:30 AM Mass with Imposition of Ashes 4:00 PM Liturgy of the Word with Imposition of Ashes During these short weeks before we enter into the season of Lent, the passages we read from the Gospel of Mark give us concise details of the beginning of Jesus ministry. From his Baptism, to his calling of the first disciples, to the dramatic healing in the synagogue, to the healing of Simon Peter s mother-in-law in today s passage, Jesus made it clear that he was about the business of setting people free from whatever it was that kept them from becoming who God wants them to be. Jesus, the great healer of human brokenness, was unafraid to confront evil and the destructive forces of his time. The scriptures reveal to us today that Jesus popularity was growing. In our time we might say that Jesus had gained rock star status. I think this had the effect of exhausting him. In spite of this, Jesus never lost sight of why he came. His ministry was about far more than just helping people with their immediate concerns, as important as those may be. In a sense Jesus used these healings as a way to invite those who were healed to a renewed relationship with God. Healing our human condition is not the end,; eternal salvation is. This weekend is Commitment Sunday for the Annual Catholic Appeal which helps to sustain the many good works of the Archdiocese of Chicago and our parish. The annual appeal supports our Catholic schools, parish services, disadvantaged communities, and programs that promote Gospel values and the protection of human life. The 2015 target remains at 6% of the previous year s offertory income. Our target for this year is $74, When parishioner contributions exceed this parish goal, Saint Mary of the Annunciation will receive a rebate of 100% of the funds paid over the goal. Let us pray for the success of the Annual Catholic Appeal. Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry 7:00 PM Mass with Imposition of Ashes All liturgies take place in the big church Lenten Regulations from February 18, 2015, Ash Wednesday, to the Paschal Triduum Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast, as well as abstinence, are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday. Featured CD for February Encountering the Poor: Biblical Roots for Catholic Social Teaching by Dr Tim Gray Dr. Timothy Gray is the president of the Augustine Institute and is a well-known scripture scholar and Catholic speaker. With his eloquent style and polished delivery, Dr. Gray expounds upon the teachings of the Catholic Church surrounding social justice in light of sacred scripture. Discover how social justice in regards to the poor is not one small piece in the puzzle but instead really frames the entire mosaic of scripture. 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.

4 F isch ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer Our lives are often filled with turmoil, trial and anxiety. We have to face illness, job loss, betrayal, broken relationships, the death of loved ones and even our own mortality. The allegorical Book of Job illustrates quite accurately what all too often is our human experience. If you need a companion in facing anguish, Job is your guy. He not only feels your pain, he can raise you five! Job s misery is something we can all relate to. He knows the agony of loss; his children have died all ten of them. He has suffered financial disaster as all of his material wealth goes up in smoke in a single day. He experiences physical suffering as he is plagued by boils which prevent him from sleeping and are painful for others to look at. His marriage fails when his disgusted wife walks out. He experiences social shame as all of his friends think he s to blame for his own troubles and abandon him. And perhaps worst of all, he experiences the dreadful loneliness of God s silence. And we think we re having a bad day/week/month!!! Today s first reading speaks of Job s despair and gloom. Of course, the story of Job does not end on this bleak note. In the end, God rewards Job because he does not lose faith despite his many trials. As disciples of the Lord, we know that we have good reason to hope rather than despair: Throughout the Gospels (as in today s passage) we see that when given the chance Jesus actively engages in conquering all forms of suffering. Jesus also endures horrible torture and death but emerges from the tomb to a glorious new and eternal life. Thus, we have reason to be confident that the ultimate victory will be ours no matter what tribulations we go through in the meantime. Perhaps one of the best ways for us to battle despair is to spend some time each day recognizing and being thankful for the many blessings we have in our lives. Yes, things can be difficult in many ways; there s no denying the reality of the many forms of suffering that can appear in our lives. Yet through it all, we still have countless blessings, big and small, that are with us even in the darkest hours. The glass is always more full than we recognize or appreciate. Others have much heavier burdens to carry than we do. We also need to keep in mind what things are truly important in life. The following metaphor tries to put life in a bit of perspective. Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you re keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls- family, health, friends and spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. I think I would take one exception to this little allegory. If we are to understand spirit to mean our relationship with God, then this glass ball is a bit different than the others. Yes, it can be shattered by us. But if we later come to our senses, God will replace it with a new, perfect glass ball. However, the come to our senses part isn t so easy, so we are much better off to not let it be damaged in the first place! We all have some source of hurt operating in our lives. However, Scripture assures us that God is on our side and that we should not lose hope and faith, even in our darkest hour. If you wish to contact me, just leave a note in the parish office or send an to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com. St. Mary Moms All moms and children welcome! Please join us! Next meeting for St. Mary Moms Wednesday, February 11, 9:30 am - 11 am Meeting Room 1 (off narthex in main church) Guest speaker: SMM Jill Stowe from Conveniently Sold Jill Questions? Please stmarysmoms1@gmail.com or visit us at (under REP/Youth/Family) The next meeting and luncheon will be Monday, February 9,2015 in the church meeting rooms. Have any questions, please call Joyce Ladewig at Feast Day of Mary Our Lady of Lourdes Wednesday, February 11th Please join us after the 8:00 AM Mass in the Eucharist Chapel to recite the Rosary, all are welcome. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Tuesday, Feb. 10, 8:30am to 8:30pm in the Eucharistic Chapel Plan on spending an hour with our Lord in Adoration on the second Tuesday each month. If you only have 10 or 15 minutes, the Lord is always happy if you just stop in for a shorter visit. The sign-up book is in the narthex. Bulletin Deadline Send articles to: Parish@stmota.org : Due: February 11, 2015 for St. Mary School Certificate Program As an ongoing fundraiser, St. Mary School sells GIFT CARDS from restaurants, stores and gas stations. We will sell at the school office, after most masses in the Narthex, and on Market Day Saturdays every month. Please help us reach our goal of$2500. Gift cards make great gifts and they re easy to mail. All cards are sold at face value, they do not expire, and have no fees. All profits go to our school. If a seller is not available please call or text Kristine Asmussen at or kmamussen@comcast.net. A complete list is at Thank You!!

5 St. Mary REP News Registration for the Religious Education Program will begin on February 2. All necessary forms will be posted on the parish web site and will also be available in the kiosk in the narthex. Forms are not mailed to families. The summer session will be held from July 6-17 and registration must be returned NO LATER than Feb. 13 to be considered in the lottery for the summer session. Families need to have been registered in the parish for one year to be eligible for the summer session. St. Mary provides religious education for all children in grades K-8. Children can begin their formal religious education in kindergarten, but will need to be registered in 1 st grade as they journey toward First Reconciliation and First Communion in 2 nd grade. If your child has not yet begun their religious education and are now in 3 rd, 4 th or 5 th grade, please contact Sue Matousek in the parish office to discuss different options that are available. If you are new to St. Mary and have not yet registered with the parish, please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment. Our religious education program is staffed with volunteer catechists who share their time and faith with the children of the parish. If you would like more information on becoming a catechist, please contact me at the parish office. Please keep all of the children of the parish in your prayers and especially our First Communicants and Confirmation Candidates as they prepare to celebrate the sacraments this spring. Please feel free to contact me with any questions; Sue Matousek at or smatous@stmota.or. St. Mary students in grades 1-5 competed in the annual Spelling Bee. Fourth grader, Diego P. won 1st place and second grader, Sullivan H. came in 2nd place! All participants did a great job! Bring Your Palms to Church Please bring your dried palms from 2014 to church and place them in the basket in the narthex. These will be burned after the 11:30 mass on Sunday, February 15 in preparation for Ash Wednesday, February 18. Do You Have a Parish Cookbook? Thank you to all who have purchased the parish cookbook! If you prepurchased a cookbook but have not picked it up yet, please contact the parish office. Another shipment of cookbooks has arrived! Stop by the parish office during regular office hours to purchase your copy. They are $25 each. Fr. Jerry visits the Saturday 1st Grade Religious Education Program class Stewardship Report Sunday Collection February 1, 2015 $ 16, Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21, Difference $ (4,382.50) Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 676, Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 657, Difference $ 18, *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments. Carmel Catholic High School s 2015 Street Scenes Celebrates Superheroes! The 41 st Annual Carmel Catholic High School fundraiser Street Scenes will take place February 13 and 14, This year s theme is Street Scenes Celebrate Superheroes, and the event features more than 50 local bands, comedy showrooms, the FAMOUS cabaret style Student Show, an actionpacked Las Vegas style casino and fabulous food and drink. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and you must be 21 to enter. Proceeds support Carmel Catholic s educational programs and mission. Lake, Cook, and McHenry County 7th and 8th graders, along with Carmel Catholic High School students, are invited to Street Scenes Student Night on Thursday, February 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Students will be able to enjoy several shows including the Student Show along with food and games at reduced prices. Senior citizens are invited FREE OF CHARGE to the Senior Citizen s exclusive performance of the famous and popular Student Show on Sunday, February 8, at 2 p.m. The show is held in Carmel s auditorium and will last approximately one hour. For more information please call or visit

6 MISSION POST For Your Information ---- the MISSION POST has relocated to the Outreach side of the kiosk and updated on our parish website. You will find information for ongoing and upcoming opportunities to serve our brothers and sisters near and far. This Lent is a great opportunity to discern how you are called more deeply into Christ's mission. Together we are held in His care through this journey of faith so as to arrive at the Resurrection with new insight and endless hope. Upcoming Mission Opportunities HOLY FAMILY SOUP KITCHEN in Waukegan is served by our St. Mary Sharing Parish team several times throughout the year on Saturdays, 4:15-7:30pm. Consider helping out Feb. 21st or another upcoming date. Please contact Deacon Gary Kupsak at Kupcop@comcast.net for more information. Calling ADULTS to APPALACHIA, Inquiry Meeting - Feb. 10th at 7 pm or Feb. 12 at 10 am in a meeting room. -Come join a team of adults to help our neighbors in Eastern Kentucky with Hand in Hand Ministries. Our parish is forming a spring team, April and a fall team: Oct to help with home repairs and share the love of Christ in action. If these mission trip dates don't fit your schedule, please consider another date that Hand in Hand Ministries offers as listed on their website as an OPEN mission trip. (myhandinhand.org) Come to an Inquiry Meeting to learn more from last year participants or contact: Veronica Hertel, (847) or vahertel@gmail.com Our second BELIZE MISSION TEAM is preparing to travel to Belize City, Belize to build a house with Hand in Hand Ministries for a family on March 22-29, Join us for more information on the parish website and the Mission Post on the kiosk in the weeks to come. St. Mary Youth Ministry TONIGHT! The High School Youth Group will meet today, Sunday, February 8, 5 7pm in the Parish Meeting Rooms. The Junior High Youth Group will meet Sunday, February 15, 4 5:30pm in Diantha Hall. We ll play some wacky games, hang out with one another, and discuss the faith. All are welcome! Teens: Apply for Catholic Heart Work Camp Applications are currently being accepted for the Catholic Heart Work Camp Summer Mission Trip to Philadelphia June 7 13, 2015! CHWC is open to current 8 th 12 th Graders. The application can be downloaded from the Journey Youth Ministry tab on the parish website and can be returned to Benjamin Valle at the parish office. We are also in need of adult chaperones for the trip! If interested, please contact Benjamin at ext 230. St. Mary of the Annunciation School SALE DATES: MON, FEB. 2 ND MON, MARCH 2 ND Place your order at our sales table in the narthex the weekends of Feb. 21 & 28 PICK UP DATE: SUN, MARCH 8 TH, 6PM TO 7PM Diantha Hall 14-INCH DELICIOUS FRESH HOME FIRE PIZZA PIZZAS ARE HAND MADE WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS READY TO BAKE OR FREEZE PRICE PROFIT** VEGGIE PIZZA $14.75 $ 5.00 SUPREME $14.75 $ 5.00 PEPPERONI / SAUSAGE / MUSHROOMS $13.75 $ 5.00 SAUSAGE / PEPPERONI $13.25 $ 5.00 SAUSAGE / MUSHROOMS $13.25 $ 5.00 PEPPERONI $12.75 $ 5.00 SAUSAGE $12.75 $ 5.00 CHEESE $12.75 $ 5.00 Operation Rice Bowl: Hungering for the Journey Join our parish community and more than 13,000 Catholic communities across the United States in a life-changing Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Pick up your family s rice bowl from the narthex Beginning Ash Wednesday, and don t forget to download the CRS Rice Bowl app! Remember, your Lenten sacrifices change lives. ** PROFIT SUPPORTS ST. MARY SCHOOL OPERATIONS.

7 St. Vincent de Paul Society s 13 th th Annual Pasta Party The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) cordially invites you to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and fellowship, with your family and friends. The featured attraction is a delicious dinner catered by Philly G s Restaurant of Vernon Hills ( Our thanks go to Phil Gilardi Jr. for his generous donation of the dinner and his hardworking staff who prepare this feast on-site! TAKE OUT AVAILABLE MENU Tasty Pasta with Sauce and Meatballs Crisp Garden Salad with Dressing Fresh Italian Bread Scrumptious Desserts Choice of Coffee or Tea included Beer, Wine, and Pop are available for an additional donation Sunday, February 22, 2015 St Mary of the Annunciation School In Diantha Hall (the school gym) Dinner served 1:00 4:00 PM. Raffle Drawing at 3:30 PM Door Prizes Wanted: Gift cards/certificates for stores, restaurants, entertainment Are you a baker - ordo you have a favorite bakery? Donations of yummy desserts on the day of the party would be greatly appreciated. CONTACT JAN SINKOVEC AT if you can help Dinner Donation At Church At Diantha Hall Tickets Available In the Narthex Adults $10.00 $12.00 After weekend Masses through the Children 4 to 12 $ 5.00 $ 6.00 Feb 22 nd, 9:30am Mass. Children 3 & under Free Free Cash Raffle Prizes: $125, $75, $50 Raffle tickets available in the narthex $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 Cash and Door prize tickets will be available at the dinner. Winners need NOT be present to win.

8 Formation and Training for New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Presenter: Fr. Ron Gollatz When: Saturday March 7, 2015 Where: Transfiguration Parish 348 Mill Street Wauconda, Illinois Time: 8:30 AM Registration 9:00-Noon Training Workshop 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 x 218 by smatous@stmota.org The follow up session will include a practicum on the particular practices for distribution of the Eucharist. Here at St. Mary Parish/ This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation. Training will take place in the parish meeting rooms. Formation and Training for NEW LECTORS Lectors have a critical role in the celebration of the Mass. Since lectors proclaim 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 lectors 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 or for those who have been in this ministry for one year or less. WHERE: St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish meeting rooms WHEN: Saturday February 28, :30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. registration 9:00 a.m. - Noon Training Workshop PRESENTER: Denise Thompson TO REGISTER CONTACT: Sue or

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11 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. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Pastor Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 212 Associate Pastor Deacons Mike O Malley, Gary Kupsak Robert Poletto, Mike Alandy Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 216 Director of Music & Liturgy FVipond@stmota.org Ms. Patricia Strang Ext. 310 Principal, St. Mary School pstrang@stmota.org Dr. Diane Vida Principal, Frassati Academy Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education SMatous@stmota.org Mr. Benjamin Valle Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry BValle@stmota.org Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations HFischer@stmota.org Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant Bookkeeper@stmota.org Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant parish@stmota.org Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 210 Site Manager rplage@stmota.org Mr. William Zerwer Maintenance 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.