October 30, ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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1 October 30, ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME We remember all who have been buried from St. Mary Parish since November and in a special way all family members and friends of our parishioners who have died for all deceased members and benefactors of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish for all who are buried in our cemetery and for all those listed in our parish Book of the Dead. Angel Aranda Susan Biederer Marvin Bohmann Josephine Brost William Buchholz Evelyn Chamberlin Rosemary Davis Roque DeGuzman Dianne Dooley Eileen DuPont Andre Ferreria Calogrea Fruscione Kenneth Gauger Marlene Haertle Magdelena Hahn Dorothy Hatton Amy Heinzinger Rose Klabunde Barbra LoMastro Justin Tyler Matyasik Marilyn McBride Linda McSweeney Eleanor Minkalis Jack R. Oliver Margaret Parro Frances Petric Janine Polidori Carol Porras Jack L. Reynolds Kenneth Riendeau William Roberts Ann Ruzga Kevin Schaar Rita Schmidt Mary Soder Helen Supergan Mary Jean TerHorst Judy Valancius Nadya Vidal Jack Wandall Vivienne White Bernadette Zirko

2 Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Presiders Fr. Jacob Fr. Alexander Fr. Jacob Fr. Alexander Deacons Deacon Gary Deacon Jeffrey Preach Deacon Bob Deacon Howard Preach Lectors Eucharistic Ministers R. Meinick J. Schwartz LITURGICAL MINISTERS NOVEMBER 5 & 6, 2016 Deacon D. Prezell T. Powell & J. Powell B. Steiner T. Kennedy L.Green E. Boyd K. Lenzen S. Bosshart Deacon C. Cline L. Zucco E. Tauscher Rafferty III M. Sikorski L. Bosshart P. Tekampe & M. Tekampe M. Ori J. Matousek Deacon K. Franz H. Grady & Grady L. Buckman L.M. Davis K. Pannhausen R. Fisher & J. Fisher J. Rutledge T. Gawne K. Crotty D. Wittgen Deacon M. Crutcher J. Ranchero & M. Ranchero Z. Dela Cruz & L Dela Cruz E. McPherson D. Ceglarek J. Ferrigan Mass Intentions Monday, October 31 8:00AM Gene Pasciak, Sr. req. The Pasciak Family Manuel Villaraza req. His Wife Nunica & Family Rose Klabunde req. Bernard & Mercedes Lenzen Dorothy Hatton req. Her Husband Harry & Family Tuesday, November 1, All Saints 6:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 8:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 6:30PM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Wednesday, November 2, Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 8:00AM For All the Faithful Departed 7:00PM For All the Faithful Departed Thursday, November 3, Saint Martin de Porres, Religious 8:00AM Living 60th Wedding Anniversary Harry & Grace Gavin Marvin Bohmann req. His Wife Clara & Family Friday, November 4, Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop 8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family Christopher Niederkorn req. Meridy Niederkorn Saturday, November 5 Wedding 1:00PM: Haley White & Nicholas Brinckerhoff Wedding 2:30PM: Erin Poynter & Timothy Rose 5:00PM Living 50th Wedding Anniversary Jane & Nicholas Caccamo Norma Labra req. Renacia Family Flo Cittadino req. RoseMarie Marsh John Pryga req. His Wife Rosemarie & Family Anthony & Catherine Caccamo req. Caccamo Family John & Betty Unger req. Caccamo Family Rev. Robert Herne req. Caccamo Family John Kampf req. His Wife Hannelore Sunday, November 6 7:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Paul & Living Judy Hertel req. Cooper Family 9:30AM Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family Herminio Ordonez req. Her Sister Nunica & Family Thomas J. Schnite req. His Wife Bev & Family James Friese req. Canniff Family Joyce E. Prieur req. Joe & Jane Nevins 11:30AM Living Patricia Nocera req. Ashley Burkhardt Eileen Dupont req. Kathy Talend Genevieve Piontkowski Donald Permoda req. Brian & Sheila Dalton Len Allegretti req. Frank Steslow & Family The Week Ahead Sunday, October 30 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children Monday, October 31 8:00AM Daily Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Tuesday, November 1 All Saints Day 6:30AM Mass 8:00AM Mass 9:00AM Mary s Circle 9:30AM Mass 5:30PM Junior High Youth Group 6:30PM Mass 7:00PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, November 2 All Souls Day 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:45AM Eucharistic Adoration Meeting 6:00PM P.A.D.S. 7:00PM To Teach Who Christ Is 7:00PM Mass of Remembrance 8:00PM Parish Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 3 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 6:30PM Finding Hope/Healing Hearts Friday, November 4 8:00AM Mass in Little Church 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, November 5 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, November 6 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:30AM High School Confirmation Session 10:45AM Family Catechesis 12:30PM Simbang Gabi Meeting 1:00PM Baptism Preparation for 2nd & 3rd Time Parents

3 A $350 million campaign for strong parishes, Catholic education and faith formation in the Archdiocese of Chicago NOW is the time for your commitment! Turn in your pledge at Mass next week during Leadership Weekend! eliminate our construction debt Over the course of the last few weeks, many families have received their information detailing the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign either through a fellow parishioner, at the October 26th event, or the mail. Now is the time to return your decision and join together in support of the efforts of St. Mary of the Annunciation and the Archdiocese of Chicago! renovate little church kitchen Our main parish priority in the campaign is retiring the construction debt that remains from building our beautiful church, meeting rooms and offices. To help St. Mary achieve this result, the Archdiocese will match $1.2 million in parish campaign payments on an extraordinary 3-to-1 basis to completely eliminate our $4.8 million capital debt! Once our debt has been retired, campaign proceeds will be used to repave our crumbling parking lots and renovate the little church kitchen and basement for use by PADS and other parish meetings and functions. update the little church basement Bring your pledge card and drop it into the collection next weekend. Let s all make a difference and come together as a parish. repave parking lots Campaign Update We have raised more than $1,410,300 thanks to the early commitments from 77 families! Thank you for your enthusiasm, generosity, and prayers. The To Teach Who Christ Is Team continues to invite more and more families to participate each week. Please accept their invitation and prayerfully consider how you might help. Your gift will ensure a vibrant future for our parish, and Catholic education across Chicago.

4 Featured CD for October Drawing Close: The God Who Desires You by David Calamitta David Calavitta has worked in Catholic Youth ministry for the past 13yrs, serving as a youth minister in several parishes, as well as a missionary with NET Ministries. In this heart-felt talk given at a Steubenville Youth Conference, David reflects upon the all-important and fundamental truth that we were created out of love by a God who continually seeks to draw us into a personal relationship with Him. 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. 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. God Is With Us The book of Wisdom tells us that the spirit of God is in all things. What a wonderful thought, and what a wonderful image to keep in front of us as we travel down life s road. For if the path is revealed in the treading, it s good to know that God is with us and all around us every step of the way. But Paul knows that this divine presence is not timid. Instead, God calls out to us, and Paul prays that we, along with the Thessalonians, might be made worthy of that call. And who knows more about God s call than Zacchaeus, the tax collector? Jesus called him out of a tree, for goodness sake. Or perhaps more correctly, as we reflect upon the end of today s Gospel reading, for heaven s sake. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. Readings for the Week Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38] Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief: and for the repose of all who have recently died: Weekend Mass Times: Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am

5 From the Director of Human Concerns ABOUT DEATH, GRIEF, AND ALL SAINTS/ALL SOULS Our Church remembers the dead during the month of November. We celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day. We inscribe the names of those who have died in the parish Book of the Dead. We place photos in the church to remember our loved ones. We honor and cherish the people we have loved. And we remember the dead in our mass intentions year round. After the loss of a loved one, we can expect that we will go through some kind of grief process. The one whom we held so dear is no longer with us, and we need to mourn that loss if we are to move on with our lives in a healthy way. That mourning will have no time limit. It will not proceed logically or step-by-step, and may hit us over and over again. We know we have to go through our grief; there is no way around it. We must work through it, and that will be the hardest work we will ever attempt. Support groups and therapists and grief literature may help in getting us to face our grief. We should take advantage of them. If you would like more information about support groups, local therapists or literature recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact me. Prayer and ritual are also important parts of the healing process in our journey through grief. As Catholics, prayer and ritual are a central part of our existence; they provide a framework for us where through the use of repetition, familiarity, and transformation of what is known, new behaviors, actions, and meanings can occur. In times of grief, prayer and ritual can bring a sense of balance and peace. They give us an opportunity to say goodbye, to express our pain, to adjust to a transition, to remember our loved ones, and to place those remembrances in the context of the present. Hopefully, they can raise our awareness so that, together with others assembled in remembrance, a sense of transformation can take place. No matter what we have experienced, if we are open and responsive to the depth of that experience, we will begin to understand more fully the paradoxes in our lives. Life is not just happy, or just sad; life is a combination of the two. We see this over and over again in the life of Christ. No matter how dark and frightening the nights of struggle have been after the death of our loved one, we can be assured that daylight will always come. The faithful of St. Mary s pray for all who are grieving and surround those seeking support with the knowledge that those in mourning do not walk alone. May prayer and ritual help us all to obtain a sense of solace and healing as we set aside time to honor this time in our lives. If you or someone you know would like more information about coping with death and loss, please contact Diane Mulroe dmulroe@stmota.org Excerpts from Praying Through Grief, by Mauryeen O Brien, O.P. copyright 1997 Ave Maria Press. ALL SAINTS DAY MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday, November 1 6:30, 8:00, & 9:30 AM 6:30 PM All Masses will take place in the big church. This is a holy day of obligation SPECIAL MASS ON THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS Wednesday, November 2 7:00 PM All of the individual names of our beloved deceased who have had their funeral at St. Mary in the past year will be included in prayer at that Mass. Month of the Holy Souls The Remembrance Table On the west wall of the church, near the devotional shrine, we will have a memorial area with a remembrance table. The Book of the Dead will be placed on the table and you may write in it the names of deceased persons you would like to be remembered. Surrounding the Book of the Dead will be framed photos of loved ones who have died. Beginning the first weekend of November you are invited to bring a photo of your loved one and place it on one of the tables. The photos will be on display for the month of November. Please remember to place a note on the back of the frame with your name and phone number. At the end of the month you will be asked to pick up the photo and take it back home with you. Our hope in having this special memorial area and is to assure you that your loved one and your family are loved and not forgotten here in the community of St. Mary of the Annunciation.

6 from J acob s W ell Dear Parishioners, I would like to offer congratulations to Dan Prezell, who received the Christifideles Award from Archbishop Blase Cupich at Holy Name Cathedral last Sunday. This award is bestowed on laypersons who have demonstrated exceptional dedication in using his or her talents to deepen the life of the Church or has served in an extraordinary way in the ministry of their parish. Each parish in the Archdiocese may nominate someone for this recognition. Dan serves the people of St. Mary quite generously in many ways. He is a Eucharistic minister, lector and leader of prayer. He began a lectio divina group here, serves on the Parish Council and on the Human Concerns Commission. Dan also began our hospital visitation ministry at Condell Hospital. These are only a few of the things Dan does for our parish community and we are very grateful indeed for his dynamic witness to the Gospel. I also want to extend a special word of thanks to Kara Barina, who is retiring from her position at the end of October. Kara has served for over 10 years as the administrative assistant of the Religious Education Department assisting Sue Matousek. Kara brought great skill and dedication to organizing all of the critical behind-thescenes administrative details that are so necessary to running an effective program. We pray for her as she moves on to this next chapter in her life. At the same time, we extend a warm welcome to Jen Pepping, who will be assuming this position effective November 1 st. Jen is certainly no stranger to St. Mary as she has served for many years as the volunteer coordinator of adult formation in addition to her service in leadership on the Faith Formation Commission and Parish Pastoral Council. Finally, I want to express a profound word of thanks to those who have supported the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign. I am humbled and grateful for the work and generosity of those who have served on the Executive Committee. I ask for your prayers and continued support. I realize that we have not yet been able to personally invite every parishioner to participate. We continue the process of reaching out to our families as the campaign progresses. There will be an opportunity for every parishioner to participate on Commitment Sunday, which is December 3 rd and 4 th at every Mass. Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry Pacific Garden Mission Opportunity Come with us to the shelter in Chicago. Sunday: November 6 th 2016 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Future 2016 dates: December 4 th Pacific Garden Mission has been a refuge for millions of weary people seeking food, shelter, clothing, medical care and dental care. They are also offered an answer to life's struggles: faith in Jesus Christ. Pacific Garden Mission is located at 1458 S. Canal Street, Chicago, IL. Our group meets at the Mission by 12:30pm. You may come individually or as a family. Bring a friend. Our volunteer group name, Saint Mary of the Annunciation, is to be given at check-in. We make beds, fold towels, serve lunch and help in a variety of other ways. A tour of the Mission is offered to first time visitors. Carpooling is available. Carpooler riders and drivers assemble in the Narthex before the 11:30 mass; and depart for PGM no later than 11:15 am. Fall Back Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 5th. Daylight Savings begins on Sunday, November 6. NEW BEGINNING That day which you fear as being the end of all things is the birthday of your eternity. Seneca Contact in advance: Jim Robinson jw_robinson@sbcglobal.net (847) or Bill Pohl bpohl@dspins.com (847) if you would like to participate in mission with us. We answer questions and help with carpooling arrangements.

7 F isch ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer In a few days we will celebrate the great feast of All Saints Day. On this day we honor those disciples of the Lord who have gone before us into the kingdom of heaven. And we hope that one day we, too, will be counted among their number. The Feast of All Saints does not simply recall the hall of fame saints such as Peter, Paul, Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, and Catherine of Sienna, et al. We also honor the countless disciples who led lives of faith, service and virtue and have thus entered into the joy of heaven. We confidently hope that this number includes our virtuous, faith-filled family members and friends who have preceded us in death. Every Sunday in the Creed we proclaim our belief in the communion of saints. But what does this mean? Simply put, we believe that the unity and life of all believers transcends the bounds of space and time. We are joined with those who have gone before us and those who will come after. We are all bound together as a living body that has been saved by Jesus Christ, a body united in the praise and worship and service of a God who transcends our concept of time. As we celebrate the Eucharist and live out our call to be followers of Jesus of Nazareth, we do so together with Francis of Assisi, Peter and Paul, Mary, and Mother Teresa. The communion of saints is a living body of living people sharing a living faith, not a roster of deceased ancestors extracted from the pages of history. Who, then, is a saint? We usually associate the term only with those who died as martyrs for the faith, had some mystical experience, or who lived with such superlative virtue and charity that they seem superhuman. If the only saints are people who meet these standards, our chances are quite slim indeed! But we miss the point if we sanitize the saints so much that we lose their humanity. The saints we hail led lives of struggle and imperfection. Augustine was a playboy who could put Hugh Heffner to shame until he changed his ways. (As he wrestled with his lifestyle, Augustine once famously prayed, O Lord give me chastity, but not yet. ) We know Peter and Paul as two of the greatest saints. Yet, Peter denied even knowing Jesus and Paul led vigilante mobs that stoned early Christians to death. Later, Peter and Paul (neither being a shrinking violet) could barely stand to be in the same room with one another because they disagreed so vehemently about how to bring Gentiles into the Church. Bernard of Clairvaux was hardly a model of Christian charity when he described William Fitzherbert as rotten from the top of his head to the soles of his feet during a time of dispute. Both are recognized as saints. The saints struggled in their humanness just as you and I do, which is why they are such great role models. They can remind us that we are all called to be better than we are more loving, more lifegiving, more peace-making, more justice-seeking in the image of Christ. Their examples are far more powerful if we see them as the normal people they really were. If they could overcome their failings, you and I can too. One old saying says, Saints are sinners who keep on trying. Another adage says, There is no saint without a past and no sinner without a future. Sainthood is not perfection; it is growth and committed dedication to Christ and his Gospel. Each and every one of us is called to holiness amidst the messiness and trials of daily life. Holiness is a journey, not a destination. As we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and pray for All Souls, let us embrace the journey and look to those who have gone before for inspiration and guidance with a bit of amusement thrown in! If these men and women could do it, there s definitely hope for you and me! If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the Parish Office or send an to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com. Don t Miss the Parish Life Ministry Fair November to learn more about the following ministries: Harvest Fest provides food, fellowship, and a chance to win a prize; Green Thumbs have a ball with the Garden Ministry; Hospitality enjoys sharing treats and coffee after Mass for all; We love to say hello and get to know you through being in the Welcoming Ministry; St. Mary s Moms is always helping out at home and in the parish, but would love to see Moms of all ages join them for their monthly meeting; We love to see children at Mass, but if you think yours is too young, be sure to check out our Childcare Ministry; St. Mary Seniors are not only full of wisdom but stay young with monthly events; Mother/Daughter & Ladies Tea is so special for thee but we need you to make it even better; College Connection Ministry is brand new and can t wait to see you at the table to find out what we do; Communication is essential but not an easy task so stop by and see what s new! College Connection Ministry Seeking Addresses Do you know a young adult in college, away or local? A young adult in a trade school? If you answered YES, our newly formed College Connection Ministry is looking to send them a simple care package next month as a way to keep them connected to our parish community while in school. Please send their name and address to stmarysconnection@gmail.com by November 12. Stewardship Report Sunday Collection October 23, 2016 $ 20, Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21, Difference $ (334.20) Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 366, Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 361, Difference $ 4, Difference vs. Last Year $ (4,991.56) World Mission Sunday 10/23/16 $ 6, World Mission Sunday Prior Year $ 5, Difference $ *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments.

8 Save the Date! Women s Retreat March 18 & 19, 2017 Siena Center in Racine with Sr. Gael Gensler women of faith women s retreat FYI, Sr. Gael has a new address: Sr. Gael Gensler St. Francis of Assisi South Wolf Road Orland Park, IL St. Mary of the Annunciation Military Ministry A new ministry has begun here at St. Mary and we warmly welcome any additional interested members to join us. We meet on the 4 th Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. One of our first tasks will be to assess the needs and current status of our parish family. Members of the ministry will also attend the upcoming: Symposium on Ministering and Serving Veteran Families in the Community Tuesday, November 1, :00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital If you would like more information about becoming involved in St. Mary s Military Ministry please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office. Treasures from Our Tradition The recent October count tracking the statistics of participation at Sunday Mass calls to mind the situations of churches where it is difficult or impossible for Catholics to worship freely. This is especially striking in English Catholic history, as freedom of worship was systematically dismantled at the time of the Reformation. It seems that most English people retained deeply Catholic sympathies throughout the period of religious upheaval. Catholics who refused to participate in the public worship of the Church of England were called recusants, and beginning with the reign of Elizabeth I, they were subject to strict penalties. Recusant literally means a person refusing to obey a command. Most of those laws were in force until the early 1800s, and Catholics were not entirely emancipated from the duty of Anglican worship until Recusants paid heavy fines for not attending the state church. Holding on to Catholic faith was therefore a luxury of the very rich, who maintained private chapels, and sent their daughters and sons to English convents and monastery schools on the continent. Remarkably, the first among all British peers, the Dukes of Norfolk, the hereditary Earls Marshal of England, have never given up their Catholic faith. Many of these wealthy recusant families founded the colony of Maryland, and later many members of the old Catholic families continued on to the Kentucky frontier in search of greater religious freedom. Rev. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co.

9 We celebrated the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at the 11:30 Mass on October 16. If you or someone you know missed this opportunity and would like to be anointed, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office to schedule an anointing. St. Mary s Baby Shower For: Mothers in need from Aid for Women Date: For the month of October (Respect Life Month) Time: After all Masses Place: Place your gift or donation in the box located in the narthex RSVP: For more information call Carol Walsh Suggested Baby items (New or gently used): formula, (iron-fortified) milk or soy based, disposal diapers sizes 4 and 5, small bottles of baby lotion, powder, baby shampoo, baby wipes, diaper rash ointment, bottles, baby books, sleepers (newborn or Large size 2), one-piece, all sizes, car seats, strollers, walkers, safety gates, swings, maternity clothes, nursing pads, postage stamps (for thank-you cards), and monetary donations (for prenatal vitamins and pregnancy tests. make checks payable to Aid for Women). Aid For Women of Lake County is a Pregnancy Resource Center that reaches out and provides assistance to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting mothers. Their mission is to give hope to women who are pregnant and to let them know Life is a beautiful choice. Get Your Clean On! Clean the Church Day Saturday, November 19, 9:00 AM to Noon Take ownership of your church by helping us clean it. We want to be ready for our Thanksgiving, Advent and Christmas guests. We ll thoroughly clean the floor, the pews, mop boards and altar area. Bring your vacuums, rags, buckets, Murphy s Oil Soap, some time and elbow grease. Vacuum sweepers and extension cords are especially needed. Need service hours? This qualifies! Come when you can that morning, and stay for as long as you can. Feast Days of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, November 21st. - The Presentation Thursday, December 8th - The Immaculate Conception Monday, December 12th, - Our Lady of Guadalupe Please join us in the Eucharistic Chapel after the 8:00 AM Mass for the recitation of the Rosary At the 11:30 mass on Sunday, October 16 we commissioned and blessed our Ministers of Care. We congratulate the following parishioners who have completed the training to serve as Ministers of Care: Pictured L to R: Kathleen DeCaire-Aden, Carol Hansen, Evelyn Martin, Kathy Bittner Not pictured: Bonnie Bjerning If you would like to learn more about the Ministry of Care and bringing Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office. All Saints Day November 1 A holy day of obligation MASS SCHEDULE 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 AM 6:30 PM All liturgies take place in the big church

10 The Experience of Medjugorje Medjugorje. How do you pronounce it? Where is it? Have you heard about it from someone and yet would like to hear more? All are welcome to attend an evening presentation about the experiences Bob and Arlyss Lasecki have had making pilgrimages to this peaceful, holy and fruitful parish. During this informational presentation about Medjugorje, the unique characteristics of their experiences will be discussed as they share images of the area. The evening will include time for questions, door prizes and refreshments. Feel free to bring someone along, a spouse, a friend, or a neighbor. It is free and open to everyone. An RSVP would be nice, but it is not necessary. Friday, November 13, 2015, 7:00 9:00 p.m. Century 21 Building (Lower Level) 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, near St. Joseph Catholic Church corner of Hurlburt Ave. and Milwaukee Ave. RSVP: or arlyss1211@sbcglobal.net LECTOR TRAINING Sponsored by the Vicariate 1, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission Training for New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, St. Joseph Formation Center 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, Il :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 or by smatous@stmota.org This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation or remandation. The Formation Center is in the strip mall south of St. Joseph Parish. Parking and entrance is in the rear of the building. The Formation Center is handicapped accessible. This training will provide the skills and selfconfidence needed for those who wish to become lectors in their own parish or for those lectors who would like a refresher course. Open to adults and high school students. WHERE: St. Joseph Formation Center 112 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, Il WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 5, :30 registration, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 workshop PRESENTER: Maureen Evers, Pastoral Associate, St. Mary of Vernon TO REGISTER: Contact Sue or smatous@stmota.org The Formation Center is in the strip mall south of St. Joseph Parish. Parking and entrance is in the rear of the building. Carmel Catholic High School Open House Planned Carmel Catholic High School, a four-time Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, cordially invites you to its 2016 Open House on Sunday, November 6, 2016, from Noon to 3 P.M. This event will give prospective families the opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty, staff, and current students, and learn more about the Carmel Catholic community. Guided tours begin at the Auditorium entrance throughout the event. For more information, please contact CCHS Director of Admissions, Mr. Brian Stith, at Prayer for Vocations God of Love, You call us to live in your love through the grace of our baptism. Bless us with the courage to carry out the mission of Jesus. Grant us open and generous hearts to see the needs of others and to respond with compassion. May the Church be blest with women and men who are dedicated to you through marriage, the single life, the diaconate, priesthood, and the consecrated life. It is in Christ and through Christ that we offer ourselves to you now and forever. Amen. 2007NCCV Pre-registration is available online at

11 Mass Parish Staff Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM Weekday Monday Friday 8:00 AM PARISH NUMBER Parish Emergency Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Pastor Rev. Matthew Alexander Ext. 212 Associate Pastor Deacons Mike O Malley, Gary Kupsak, Robert Poletto, Mike Alandy Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 234 Director of Music & Liturgy FVipond@stmota.org Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education SMatous@stmota.org Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216 Director of Human Concerns DMulroe@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. Tammy Kleckner Ext. 310 Principal, CCLC cclcprincipal@gmail.com Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant Bookkeeper@stmota.org Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant parish@stmota.org Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 304 Site Manager rplage@stmota.org Mr. James Shaffer Mr. William Tangney Maintenance Pastoral Council Jon Matousek Mary Lou Loomis Joaquin Valdes Cassandra Dye Kathy Lenzen Pete Coughlin Gina Debord Jill Stowe Roni Hertel Dan Prezell Sheila Dalton Carey Marciniak Marivie Alandy Will Roberts Danielle LoMastro Bob Lyman Sara Gunther 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.