Living God s Word. Reflecting on God s Word. Weekend Mass Times: Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am

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1 JANUARY 6, 2019 SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Reflecting on God s Word Living God s Word We can pray that the divisions and hatreds will be resolved through the wisdom that is the gift of God. We pray for an increase of wise men and women who are attuned to the signs of God drawing them to join together in worship and live together in peace. The ultimate destination of all people is to arrive in the presence of God. Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Matthew s tale is less a story of adventurous seekers than of a luring God, drawing others into the mystery of divinity through the birth of Jesus. A star that guides and wise words that explain are what help lead the magi to their destination. Natural signs and words of revelation are what God works through in our own day to bring us into the presence of Jesus, the Son of God. The story of the wise men is a journey that surrounds the birth of Jesus. It speaks to all seeking God in today s world. God does not use force to attract others. Angels speak a message of joy for all but give no orders that insist that the shepherds journey through the dark of night to worship. A star appears in the sky but no one forces these astrologers to pack up some gifts and make their way across foreign terrain to kneel and prostrate themselves and do Jesus homage. At the heart of this story is the message announced in the letter to the Ephesians: God s plan was that everyone be included in the mystery of salvation, that, along with the children of Abraham, the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 3:6). God wants everyone to share in divine life everyone! Give it your thoughtful consideration. James A. Wallace, c.ss.r. Copyright 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Jn 3:22 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72: 1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52 Thursday:1 Jn 4:19 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30 Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 40:1-5, 9-11; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10 or Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30; Acts 10:34-38 or Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7; Lk 3:15-16, Weekend Mass Times: Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am

2 Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Presiders Fr. Jacob Fr. Jacob Fr. Pelirine Fr. Jacob Deacons Deacon Al Deacon Bob Deacon Gary Deacon Andrew Lectors Eucharistic Ministers T. Koch P. Koch LITURGICAL MINISTERS JANUARY 12 & 13, 2019 Deacon, T. Teehan C. Kasamis, T. Kennedy C. Marciniak, G. McQuillan J. Sinkovec, D. Perzell B. Buenik L. Zyzda G. Russ Deacon, A. Rafferty III K. Lenzen, D. Igielski E. Tauscher, P. Tekampe M. Tekampe, L. Zucco J. Weiler C. Lutzow M. Grady Deacon, L.M. Davis J. Fisher, T. Gawne, J. Bruneau, S. Kajohn L. & C. Kuderna, S. Monahan K. Pieniazkiewicz, A. Capulong D. Wittgen E. McPherson Deacon, M. Crutcher Z. & L. Dela Cruz L. Tooke, S.E. Poletto O. Santos-Trinidad A. Thompson, K. Crotty Mass Intentions Monday, January 7, Saint Raymond of Peneafort, Priest 8:00AM Dennis Lackie req. Wife Kathie & Family Elizabeth Betty Beyer req. Sherri Stahl Rebecca Allen req. Sherri Stahl Rosemarie Keating req. Sherri Stahl Tuesday, January 8 8:00AM Belen G. Perez req. Berner Family Edelle Baranoski req. Glenn & Liz Knuth Family Bernice Phillips req. Hansen Family Wednesday, January 9 Communion Service Thursday, January 10 8:00AM Ryan Fisher req. Grandparents Greg & Mary Fisher Rita Schmidt req. Husband Gene & Family 9:00AM Carrie Alexander req. Brian & Sheila Dalton Friday, January 11 8:00AM Joanie Kroll req. Husband John Rita Mathews req. Ed & Margaret Stahoviak Melachy Lavin req. Donna Lavin & Family Lori Taylor req. The Loomis Family Judy Klazek req. The Loomis Family Saturday, January 12 5:00PM Michael Nabasny req. Rita Nabasny & Family Elizabeth Betty Beyer req. Bud & Deon Loyal Josephine Panettier req. The Family Sr. Grace Panettier req. The Family Sunday, January 13 7:30AM Jaime Bosshart req. Parents Lou & Sheila & Family Clarence Lenzen req. The Lenzen Familuy 9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 11:30AM Belen G. Perez req. Berner Family Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief: Howard Crawford, Kathy Lenzen and for the repose of all who have recently died: Jeanette Urbain, Rose Bauer, Evelyn Zurek, Marge Henry The Week Ahead Sunday, January 6 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 2:00PM First Reconciliation Parent/Candidate Mini Retreat Monday, January 7 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Tuesday, January 8 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 6:00PM Edge Team Meeting 6:30PM Domestic Violence Meeting Wednesday, January 9 8:00AM Communion Service 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:30AM Moms of St. Mary Meeting 6:00PM P.A.D.S. 6:30PM Parish Life Meeting 7:00PM Parish Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 10 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 6:00PM Hospitality New Member Meeting 8:00PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal Friday, January 11 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, January 12 Hospitality 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children 6:00PM Crockpot Cook Off Sunday, January 13 Hospitality 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM New Parishioner Welcoming Session 1:00PM Catholic Heart Work Camp Meeting 6:00PM Ignite High School Youth Group Annual Contribution Statements If you would like a statement of your regular church contributions for the calendar year 2018 please call the office. We will be happy to send you a statement.

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4 St. Mary Moms Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, January 9 9:30 11:00 AM Guest Speaker: SMM Founder, Jennifer Barnes "Questions? stmarysmoms1@gmail.com or Visit us at (under Parish Life) or Facebook at SMM 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 Novena & Chaplet The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is prayed in the Eucharistic Chapel on Fridays immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass.and 3:00 PM during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Family Rosary Join us for Family Rosary Saturday Devotion, requested by Our Lady of Fatima, every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament January 8 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the Eucharistic chapel on Tuesday, January 8, from 8:30 AM until 6:30 PM. The sign-up book is in the narthex. Treasures from Our Tradition Monday of this week is Christmas Day in Russia and in much of the Orthodox world. This curious difference in schedule has a lot to do with how calendars have been developed and changed over the years. In the year 45 B.C. Julius Ceasar gave the empire his Julian Calendar, with the winter solstice on January 6. This put an end to a system in which officials called pontiffs were able to tweak the calendar by adding extra days in as needed. He invented two new months at that time, December and January; and in order to correct the mess the pontiffs had made, forced a year of 445 days on the empire in what he named The Last Year of Confusion. The new months varied in number of days according to a complex schedule, but the calendar was still off by nearly twelve minutes a year, and lost a full day every 130 years. Pope Gregory XIII reformed the calendar in 1583, but not everyone appreciated his efforts. England held out for two hundred years. The year 1700 was a leap year in England, but not in France; they were eleven days apart! George Washington was really born on February 11; when the Gregorian calendar was finally adopted in the English colonies shortly before the Revolution, he had to move his birthday to February 22. Now the calendars are thirteen days apart, which accounts for Russia s Julian calendar Christmas. And Caesar thought he had brought confusion to an end! James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Featured CD for January What s So Great About Being Catholic? by Jason Evert For more information about RCIA please contact Catherine Sims at rciastmota@gmail.com or call the parish office. There s ultimately only one reason to be Catholic: because it s true. In this outstanding presentation, Jason Evert shows us the beauty and the treasures of the Faith, as revealed through the Saints and Sacraments. Jason has spoken about the Catholic Faith to more than one million people around the world and is the author of more than a dozen books, including Saint John Paul the Great, Pure Faithand If You Really Loved Me. 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.

5 Youth Ministry Events IGNITE High School Youth Group We will start with Youth Group in the New Year on Sunday, January 13, at 6:00 PM in Gabriel House. All teens who are in high school are welcome to come! We will have snacks, a teaching on our faith, games and discussion! Come check us out! Catholic Heart Work Camp 2019 CHWC applications are available NOW in the parish office or online under the CHWC page. If you have any interest or have any questions please feel free to reach out to Grant Bright at gbright@stmota.org. Our first team meeting will be on Sunday, January 13, at 1:00 PM in meeting room 1! We hope to see you there! ALPINE TREASURES and the 2020 PASSION PLAY In OBERAMMERGAU Germany / Austria / Italy /Kitzbuehel / Salzburg / Bolzano / Berchtesgaden / Innsbruck / Neuschwanstein, and Oberammergau September 11 ~ 18, 2020 Hosted by Rev. Jerry Jacob Tour Cost from Chicago $ based on two persons sharing a twin bedded room During the Thirty Years War the deadly plague raged throughout Europe, until in 1633 it reached even the tiny Alpine village of Oberammergau. During the next six months, so many villagers died of the Black Death, that the townspeople took a solemn Vow if God would release them from the plague, they would perform once every ten years the story of the Passion of Christ. From the moment the Vow was taken, no one else in the village succumbed to the plague and so the first Passion Play was performed in What began as a single performance in the churchyard has developed over 380 years into a masterpiece of theater and music, with all the villagers involved either on stage or behind the scenes. The Play now takes place once every ten years. St. Mary of For further information and a more detailed brochure, please contact TRANS WORLD TRAVEL, INC. at transworldtravel.com or call THE WAY TO HEAVEN Love of heaven is the only way to heaven. John Henry Newman TRANS WORLD TRAVEL, INC. 734 Central Avenue, Highland Park, IL (arranging church travel programs since 1947) A Lesson in Rosary Making Mr. Gene Schmidt shared his gift of making rosaries with Mrs. Fran Schmidt s 3 rd & 4 th grade REP class on Saturday, Dec. 15. Mr. Schmidt donated an entire kit of materials to each student and shared with them how to make a beautiful rosary. It was definitely a labor of love as each student patiently strung the beads on fishing line and waited for Mr. Schmidt to help them finish with the medal and cross. There were a few mishaps as unfinished rosaries were accidently dropped and the beads went flying but the students never gave up and most went home that morning with a beautiful rosary. Thanks, Mr. Schmidt, for sharing your time and talent with the children. I m sure they will always remember where that special rosary came from. Sue Matousek

6 Saint of the Week: Saint Raymond of Penyafort St. Raymond travelled far and wide to convert non-believers, change the hearts of heretics, and infuse the great universitiies of Europe with solid theological instruction, resulting in a presence of the Dominicans at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. Recognized as a visionary leader, St. Raymond was elected third master general of the Dominican order, following in the fooststeps of Blessed Jordan of Saxony. He spiritual aptitude and theological literacy reach beyond the wall of the Dominicans to other areas: he served s spiritual director to the pope, archbishop of Tarragona, and compiler and reviser of Church laws (canon law.) His feast day is January 7. Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays 2018: the Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy, 2018 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 3949 South Racine Avenue, Chicago,. IL. Saturday Coffee and Conversation Romero Starring Raul Julia screening of the movie and conversation with Dcn. Howard Fischer Saturday, January 19, :00 11:00 AM in the Parish Center Meeting Rooms With the October 2018 canonization of El Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero, Paulist Productions has re-released the 1989 movie Romero on DVD. The newly remastered film tells the story of Archbishop Romero a bookish cleric turned lion who in the face of persecution, refused to abandon his people and his duties as a priest. Romero was a model of holiness, peace and calm during a period of hate, anger and turmoil. In recent decades he has emerged as one of the most beloved saints of what Pope John Paul II termed our difficult century. If you missed Romero, this is a great opportunity to see film and join fellow parishioners for coffee and conversation, facilitated by Deacon Howard Fischer. There is no cost to attend but please register to help the parish prepare for the session. ** You may register online at the Adult Formation page on the parish website or by returning this form to the parish office. Name * * address will be used for any correspondence about the session.

7 F isch ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer The Solemnity of the Epiphany story reminds us that God places countless guides and witnesses all along the course our individual paths, just as he did for the Magi. But are we looking for them? And if we do pay attention and detect these guides, do we actually break out of our routines and comfort zones to follow them? After all, the Magi not only spotted the Star, they also left the safety of their homes to chase after it to an unknown destination! While each one of us has multiple messengers in our lives, the message delivered is essentially the same for everyone: Regardless of where we live or who we are, all human beings of every time and place, of every tongue and race, are called to salvation and union with God. It is a message that we often try to ignore or water down by deciding who is in and who is out, who is first in line and who is last. Growing up when racial tensions and divisions in Chicago were high, I remember a priest observing in his Epiphany homily that the Magi were people of color. He continued, You have the Magi in the nativity scenes in your home and on your lawn, but would you invite them over for dinner? Or welcome them to live next door? These questions of prejudice and hypocrisy have not vanished and over the years have been joined by other examples. Perhaps you ve seen the Facebook meme that has made the rounds for the past few years: The caption reads, A Nativity scene without Jews, Arabs, Africans and refugees and above it is a drawing of a manger devoid of all people. Only a few animals are left. You and I need to look into our hearts and see whether our sense of inclusiveness and communion with others includes only non-threatening statues and not real people. The Feast of the Epiphany compels us to escape the narrowmindedness that splits the world into any number of us vs. them divisions ( They re not from our family/group/parish/neighborhood/political party/ country/race/religion... ) and to embrace the all-inclusiveness of God. In fact, you and I are called to do more than simply approve of inclusion and welcome conceptually; we are also expected to be the foremost practitioners and living messengers! We must break down the walls that divide us from others and stop erecting new ones. A Biblical Walk Through the Mass Holy Communion is not an object placed on the tongue. It is a relationship with Christ placed in the heart by the Holy Spirit. Come and deepen that relationship. In his video-based study A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Dr. Edward Sri explores the roots of the words and gestures we experience at Mass and explains their profound significance. In this program, you will come to know and understand the Mass as never before, leading you to a richer, more fruitful worship experience. This program is being presented by Deacon Dave Auld as part of the Ignatian Exercises series. Join us for A Biblical Walk Through the Mass at Santa Maria del Popolo beginning Sunday, January 6 after the 10:30 AM Mass in room 109 beneath the main church. Light breakfast is served immediately after Mass. It runs for 10 weeks. Register for the program with Deacon Auld at dauld40@aol.com. Materials for the program cost $ Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal Fr. Jim Presta, Pastor of St. Emily Parish in Mt. Prospect, will host a Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal, September 29 to October 10, The trip will include visits to Granada, Cordoba, Seville, Lisbon, Fatima, Santiago de Compostela and more. The Spain/Portugal program includes round trip air transportation from Chicago, 10 nights in first class (3 and 4 star) hotels, daily breakfast and six dinners, a professional tour manager to accompany the group, European transportation via private motor coach, comprehensive sightseeing and Masses to be scheduled throughout the pilgrimage. The cost is $3, per person, double occupancy. For a brochure on the Pilgrimage to Spain and Portugal or any further information, please contact Sue Hogan at St. Emily s ( or shogan@stemily.org) or Trans World Travel, Inc. in Highland Park ( ). Saint Gregory the Great (d. 604), a doctor of the Church, preached numerous sermons on the Epiphany. In one of his more memorable ones, Gregory saw another lesson for us embedded in the example of the Wise Men: When we encounter Christ in our midst and choose to follow him, we must subsequently change our course. To simply gaze upon Christ and continue to travel the same old paths is a failure to truly grasp the meaning of God entering history as a human being in the person of Jesus of Nazareth. A reaction of Oh, isn t he a cute baby! is a totally misguided and insufficient response to the birth of our Savior. The Epiphany story reminds us that we need to change the course we are traveling now that the Christ has entered our world. If our path remains unaltered, the birth of Jesus has not truly touched us in the manner God desires and Christmas is just so much holiday fanfare. As the Christmas season winds down, you and I must carry forward the mission of the Magi. Following altered routes now that we have encountered the Lord in our midst, and ever-watchful for the guides the Lord provides along the way to keep us headed in the right direction, may you and I bring God s all-encompassing love to a world fractured by division. May our generosity and compassion lead others to their own personal encounter with the Savior. And knowing that God embraces everyone, let us invite and welcome ALL others to join our caravan, to dine with us, and to live not only as neighbors but as sisters and brothers. If you wish to contact me, please send an to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

8 Bless Your Door on Epiphany The gospel tells us that the magi found Christ on entering the house. The door to your home is a holy threshold. You can bless those who come in and go out by inscribing above the door in chalk the irst two numbers of the year+c+m+b+the last two numbers of the year. Tradition tells us that the letters stand for the names of the magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar. Adolph Adam points out that it may also mean Christus mansionem benedicat or May Christ bless this dwelling. It s appropriate to bless your door in January janua means door and the irst month is the door to the new year. After inscribing the doorway, say this prayer: God of Bethlehem and Cana, God of Jordan s leaping waters, in baptism you bring us into your family. You wed us and embrace us as your beloved. May we ill this place with kindness to one another, with hospitality to guests, and with abundant care for every stranger. By the gentle light of a star, guide home all who seek you on paths of faith, hope and love. Then we will join the angels in proclaiming your praise: Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and for ever. Amen. Then sing a Christmas carol. Copyright 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL ; Text by David Philippart and Gabe Huck. Art by Chuck Ludeke.

9 A Catholic Guide to End-of-Life Decisions: First in a series of articles An Explanation of Church Teaching on Advance Directives, Euthanasia, and Physician Assisted Suicide 2011 The National Catholic Bioethics Center At Central Medical Hospital, a woman rests in bed with a serious illness. Her name is Anne. Anne is a Roman Catholic who wants to make decisions about her medical treatment in the light of her Catholic faith. As would anyone in her condition, Anne has questions about the teachings of the Church. What are the Church's teachings on end-of-life decisions and how difficult will it be to follow them? Must she endure a great deal of pain? What if she is no longer able to make medical decisions for herself? Anne wants to make certain decisions ahead of time in order to relieve her family of the burdens of determining what care might be most appropriate for her. A time of serious sickness is naturally distressing for the one who is ill and for the family and friends of the one who is stricken. Making sound moral decisions in the face of such circumstances may be especially difficult when we consider the emotional strains that are natural when someone we love undergoes great suffering. HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION: The mission of the Human Concerns Commission is to promote the word and manifest the love of Jesus Christ by helping those who are in need, following the principle that whatever you do to the least of my people, you do unto me. This series of articles will describe how someone might approach end-of-life decisions in light of the teachings of the Catholic Church. Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid! Address of John Paul II to the Bishops and Apostolic Administrators of Albania on their Ad Limina Visit, February 3, , Libreria Editrice Va cana. Used with permission. All rights reserved. CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. We are motivated by the example of Jesus Christ to assist poor and suffering people in more than 100 countries on the basis of need, without regard to race, religion or nationality. Founded in 1943, CRS reaches 85 million of the world s poorest people each year with innovative solutions to poverty, hunger, drought, disease and emergencies. CRS works in close partnership with the Catholic Church around the world, and with local, national and international organizations that share our commitment to finding ways to meet immediate needs while empowering communities for the long term. CRS AND THE DIGNITY OF WORK AND THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS CRS microfinance programs in Zambia help poor people earn money to support their families and save for the future. Savings and Internal Lending Communities, or SILCs, provide loans that help members start small businesses to earn better incomes. This is a form of microfinance developed by CRS that targets poor people who don t have access to formal financial services. Most SILC members are women. Typically, 15 to 30 group members meet 2 to 4 times per month to deposit money in a collective fund. As the fund grows, the group provides small loans. Members can borrow money to develop small businesses. Some of the group s savings also goes into a social fund that provides interest-free loans for emergencies, such as funerals or medical expenses, and for school fees. To learn more about our work with SILC communities, watch the CRS video The SILC Road. SILC promotes the Catholic social teaching principle the Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers by establishing conditions that empower workers to enter into the marketplace and earn a living.

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11 Mass Parish Staff Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Weekday at 8:00AM Monday, Tuesday Thursday, Friday Wednesday Communion Service Only PARISH NUMBER Parish Emergency Parish Fax Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Pastor Deacons Mike Alandy, Gary Kupsak, Robert Poletto, Alan Sedivy Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 234 Director of Music & Liturgy Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216 Director of Human Concerns Mr. Grant Bright Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations Ms. Tammy Kleckner Ext. 310 Principal, FCA Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant Mr. Robert Kilkenny Ext. 304 Facilities Manager Mr. James Shaffer Maintenance Rev. Ken Kiepura Rev. Ed Pelrine Weekend Associates W. Erhart Road Mundelein, Illinois Frassati Catholic Academy: Mundelein Campus: Wauconda Campus: Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number Parish Office Hours Monday Friday 8:30AM 4:00PM Pastoral Council Mary Lou Loomis Joaquin Valdes Cassandra Dye Kathy Lenzen Pete Coughlin Dan Prezell Sheila Dalton Carey Marciniak Marivie Alandy Jon Matousek Linda Green Sandra Fioretti-Frank* Finance Council Larry Molloy Denise Fuller Joe Tylka Tom Zengeler Roger Fisher Patrick Tracy Karl Kompare Carl Calabrese Kevin Igielski* *ex-officio, secretary 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 Archdiocese of Chicago requires that a wedding be scheduled at least six months in advance so that the couple may receive necessary 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. 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.