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1 SEPTEMBER 2, ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Living God's Word They say we learn more from example than we do from words. Today we are blessed to be going back to school with the very best of teachers, Jesus, who was the model "doer of the word" (James 1:22). If we want to know how to "do justice," all we need to do is imitate our favorite teacher. Copyright (c) 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Reflecting on God s Word Is someone in your house going back to school? If so there are books and supplies to buy, schedules to plan, transportation to be arranged. There is the worry over new teachers and whether everything that was learned last year has been forgotten. But no matter. Most of the time the school year begins with a review. That s good because sometimes we understand things better the second or third time we learn them. With the scriptures this Sunday all of us are going back to school. The series of selections from the Gospel of Mark and the letter of James that we begin this week will teach us one more time what it means to be a disciple. Lucky for us, since most of us can only learn this lesson if we hear and apply it on a daily basis. Today s first reading also instructs us to hear and observe the commandments of the Lord... that [we] may live (Deuteronomy 4:1, 2). And the psalm reviews the basics: The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord (15:1a). Virginia Stillwell Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5; Ps 119:97-102; Lk 4:16-30, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass For the Blessings of Human Labor, nos Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16; Ps 145:8-14; Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9; Ps 33:12-15, 20-21; Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23; Ps 24:1bc-4ab, 5-6; Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, [18-23] Sunday: Is 35:4-7a; Ps 146:7-10; Jas 2:1-5; Mk 7:31-37 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. Pelrine Fr. Jacob Fr. Jacob Fr. Kiepura Deacons Deacon Howard Deacon Mike Preach Deacon Mike Preach Deacon Bob Lectors Eucharistic Ministers P. Koch J. Koch LITURGICAL MINISTERS SEPTEMBER 8&9, 2018 Deacon J. Schwartz C. Kasamis T. Kennedy J. Powell, T. Powell G. McQuillan J. Sinkovec D. Prezell K. Lenzen S. Bosshart Deacon A. Rafferty III M. Escano D. Igielski E. Tauscher P. Tekampe M. Tekampe L. Zucco R. Peterson L. Zyzda J. Farley Deacon L.M. Davis J. Fisher K. Pieniazkiewicz T. Gawne K. Schmitt, L. Kuderna S. Kajohn, S. Monahan J. Bruneau A. Capulong D. Wittgen E. McPherson Deacon M. Crutcher Z. Dela Cruz L. Dela Cruz L. Tooke S.E. Poletto O. Santos-Trinidad A. Thompson K. Crotty Mass Intentions Monday, September 3, Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church 9:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Tuesday, September 4 8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt & Family Karl Schiele req. Daughter Evelyn Dolores Dolly Barthuly req. Victoria Hansen Elaine Neuroth req. Bob Conway Wednesday, September 5, St. Teresa of Calcutta, Religious Thursday, September 6 8:00AM Fr. Eugene Keusal req. Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Karla Adams req. Parents Ed & Marg Stahoviak Gertrude Ewald req. Mike Raasch & Family Barbara Gaetano req. The Family 9:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Friday, September 7 8:00AM Rita Schmidt req. Husband Gene & Family James & Marguerite Markham req. Victoria Hansen Saturday, September 8 5:00PM Chester F. Biel, Jr. req. Wife Patricia & Family Sophie Hakala req. The Family Tom Nitch req. Joe & Margie Massaretti Dick & Alice Jean Maloney req. Vinnie & Helene Dederich Mario Leiseca req. Patrick & Sheila Tracy Sunday, September 9 7:30AM Living 60th Wedding Anniversary Ken & Judy Behm Jaime Bosshart req. Jack & Linda Zucco Angie Suidut req. RoseMarie Marsh Eugene J. Poduch req. Harry & Grace Gavin Lois Lenzen req. Bernie & Mercedes Lenzen 9;30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 11:30AM Living Mass Healing: Cely N. Buhay req. Susan Lat George Diebold req. Ellen McPherson Tom Nitch req. Tony & Marilyn Majeri Blessed Frederic Ozanam Feast Day req. St. Vincent De Paul Society The Week Ahead Sunday, September 2 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children Monday, September 3 Labor Day Parish Office Closed 9:00AM Mass Tuesday, September 4 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Lectio Davina Bible Study 6:30PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting Wednesday, September 5 8:00AM Communion Service 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM Parish Choir Rehearsal Thursday, September 6 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mass 7:00PM The Necessity of the Reformation Dr. Paul Hillard Friday, September 7 8:00AM Mass In Little Church 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, September 8 Hospitality Worship Ministry Faire 9:00AM Religious Education Program 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, September 9 Hospitality Worship Ministry Faire 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM Family Catechesis WEDDING BANNS Hillary Redfield & Nathan Stollzenburg III

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4 Give Thanks for the Gift of Labor LABOR DAY MASS Monday, September 3 9:00 AM, Big Church St. Mary Seniors Meet in September St. Mary's Senior Club will not hold a meeting in August. Our next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, September 10th, at noon in the church meeting rooms. All seniors are welcome to join us for a short meeting, a lovely luncheon catered by Marvella's, followed by entertainment. For information please call Jeanne Cooper at " Childcare at 9:30 Mass Childcare is available during the 9:30 Sunday morning Mass in Meeting Room 3. questions: Kitty.white.kw@gmail.com Youth Ministry Events IGNITE Youth Group IGNITE is our high school youth group that usually meets on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. For September we will meet on the 16th and 30th. All high school teens are welcome to join us! These nights include a discussion on our faith, games and snacks. Chicago Cubs Game Join Youth Ministry as we head to Miller Park in Milwaukee to watch our beloved Cubs battle the Brewers. The game is at 1:10 PM on Labor Day, September 3. We will have a short tailgate before the game where lunch will be provided. The total cost is $60 and is dependent upon at least 25 participants. Registration forms can be found online or in the youth ministry office and are due no later than Wednesday, August 22. Richardson Adventure Farm Join St. Mary Youth Ministry as we try and tackle the WORLD S LARGEST CORN MAZE!! We will be heading up to Richardson s Adventure Farm on Saturday, October 20. We will be leaving after the 5 PM Mass, so around 6:15 PM. We will return around 11 PM. Entrance into the Adventure Farm, transportation, a bonfire, and snacks are included in the price of $30. Registration forms are due by Sunday 10/14. We hope you can join us! Holy Fire Middle School Youth Conference Join St. Mary s Youth Ministry in attending HOLY FIRE, a Conference for Middle School Students. This Confer ence is on Friday, October 26, This is an ALL DAY EVENT! Those students that attend Frassati Catholic Academy WILL be given and excused absence if they attend the conference. The cost is $45 until 9/30 and $50 until 10/22. Permission forms can be found on our website. St. Mary of Stewardship Report Sunday Collection August 26, 2018 $ 18, Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 22, Difference $ (4,146.27) Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 191, Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 205, Difference $ (14,051.79) Difference vs. Last Year $ 2, *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments. 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. Featured CD for Summer Who Am I to Judge: Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love by Edward Sri Dr. Edward Sri provides 5 keys to enable Christians to oppose with logic and love what Pope Benedict XVI called the dictatorship of relativism. He also clarifies the proper understanding of what it means to judge, and the importance of making good judgments. 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 St. Mary Moms Monthly Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 12, :30 am - 11:00 am "Welcome Back! Meet & Greet Social" Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 (off narthex) All moms and children welcome. Please join us! Questions? Please stmarysmoms1@gmail.com or Visit us at (under Parish Life) Gospel of John with Fr. Matthew Earlier this year we had publicized a 6-week series on the Gospel of John at the parish this Fall with Fr. Matthew. Due to Fr. Matt s unexpected reassignment to St. Joseph's College Seminary, we will have to postpone the series for now. The announcement of his appointment caught everyone very much by surprise. Fr. Matthew truly thought he would be here in the Fall to offer this series and is disappointed that we have to cancel for now. He would very much like to share this with us at another time, so we do hope to consider a future date after he makes the transition to his new position. Please note that the St. Mary Bible study committee has selected a study on the Gospel of John to begin the end of January. Be sure to look for information at the parish website and in the bulletin on the new study. For questions please contact the parish office at RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM As summer winds down and kids are heading back to school, St. Mary s Religious Education Program (REP) will also be starting after Labor Day. The faith formation of our children is an ongoing process that begins in kindergarten or first grade and continues until the celebration of confirmation, either as an 8 th grader or perhaps as a high school student. Registration is ongoing and it s important to register your child(ren) so that materials can be ordered and catechists can be secured. Registration forms are available on the parish web site at or in the kiosk in the narthex. If you are new to St. Mary and have not yet registered your family, you can do so by attending our next Welcome Session on Sunday, August 26 at 10:45 or by calling the parish office to make an appointment during the week. Our program is dependent on volunteer catechists who share their love of Christ with the children. If you love working with kids and love sharing your faith, you might find that this ministry is for you. Please contact Sue Matousek at smatous@stmota.org or call me at to further talk about what becoming a catechist entails. Feel free to contact me at the above with any questions or concerns. God bless, Sue Matousek Director of Religious Education You are cordially invited to join us for the 17 th Annual Ladies Tea Tuesday, October 2, 9:15 a.m. Join Karla Chandler to hear the story of Corrie ten Boom, a Holocaust survivor and her journey of faith from the book and film The Hiding Place. Tickets on sale September 8-9, 15-16, $12 each Contact Kathleen Arata kmunited@comcast.net with any questions or to help with the event Access Favorite Homilies on St. Mary Website By Emma Roberts, Carmel H.S., Class of 2022 Did you ever wish you could to hear our priests homilies again? Good news! Full audio recordings of our weekend homilies can be found on the St. Mary s parish website. This unique feature allows parishioners to re-listen to homilies, gain additional insights, or share the message with a friend or family member. This valuable tool began in July of The Darrell and Susan Harmon family has played a key role in recording the weekly homilies and posting them to our parish website. Teenage daughters Regan and Riley have led this project in recent years. Each weekend, the readings and homily from each Mass are set to record to a laptop. From there, the Harmon family edits the file and sends it to parishioner and website coordinator, Jessica Stoffel, to upload to the parish website. Mr. Harmon stated, I think it is a great way to share homilies/messages with friends and family that may not have had the opportunity to hear a particular homily. I've gone back and re-listened to homilies that spoke to me. How can you access our homilies? Go to our parish website (stmaryfc.org) and select the About Us tab. From there, choose Homily Recordings. You will find recordings archived by date and homilist. The Harmon family will be stepping down from this ministry and new volunteers will soon continue this valuable service. A big thank you to the Harmon family for the gift of your time and talent for the last seven years!

6 How Would You Like to Serve the Parish? Usher, Greeter, Lector, Altar Server, Musician, Sacristan, Art and Environment, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary / Divine Mercy Chaplet Simbang Gabi, Wedding Coordinator Learn more about the ministries of the parish s Worship Commission. Come to our ministry fair in the narthex on the weekend of September 8 & 9.See if God is calling you to more active participation! Worship Commission Ministry Fair next weekend, September 8 & 9 In the narthex Proclaiming the Word LECTOR TRAINING FOR NEW MINISTERS ONLY Sponsored by the Vicariate 1, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission Lectors have a critical role in the celebration of the Mass. Because 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. Open to adults and high school students. St. Mary of Vernon Parish Center 236 US Highway 45 Indian Creek, IL Saturday, September 15, :30 registration, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. workshop Presenter: Maureen Evers, Pastoral Associate, St. Mary of Vernon TO REGISTER: go to Questions? Contact Maureen Evers at mevers@maryofvernon.org All buildings at St. Mary of Vernon are handicapped accessible. VICARIATE 1, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission Presents: Formation and Training for New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Presenter: Fr. Joe Curtis Saturday, September 15, 2018 St. Mary of Vernon Parish Center 236 US Highway 45 Indian Creek, IL :30 AM Registration; 9:00AM 1:00 PM Training Workshop This preparation session will focus on: Our Baptismal Call to Ministry The Role of Extraordinary Ministers from the Early Church through the Second Vatican Council The Mass: Its Structure and Role in our Christian Lives Dynamics of the Eucharist: Meal, Sacrifice, Real Presence, Communion, Memorial Serving at Mass: Preparation and Practical Aspects Questions and Answers To Register: Go to Questions? Contact Maureen Evers at mevers@maryofvernon.org A follow up session will take place in your parish that will include a practicum on the particular practices for distribution of the Eucharist. This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation or remandation. All buildings at St. Mary of Vernon are handicapped accessible.

7 F isch ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer We often have a Jekyll and Hyde relationship with rules and laws. We love rules when they enshrine and promote values we hold dear. We bristle at them when we feel that they impinge on our personal freedom or if they aren t in perfect alignment with our point of view. In matters of faith and religion, laws and rules can take on a whole another dimension. At times we want rules that tell us in blackand-white terms what we are supposed to do in things large and small. Such clarity gives us comfort and satisfaction that we are in proper alignment vis-à-vis God. It also can give us the false illusion that we are in charge of our salvation if we mechanically follow all the rules. We can dilute the Gospel into a focus on piety and rituals. But we run the risk of having the rules and rituals take on a life of their own that is disconnected from the Gospel when we don t see them as tools for ongoing conversion, as a means to living completely with the love of God in all that we do, think and say. Legalism creeps in when we focus on externally conforming to rules & rituals and retreat from the challenge of living with the disposition of love. This was the trap that the Pharisees often fell into. It is a trap that we, and the Church, have fallen into at times, too. We would like to impose strict black-and-white structure to our lives and to our practice of the faith. But, the fact is that this approach is often artificial and distorting as we must really navigate life in the shades of gray. We are called to live by the spirit of God s law, not simply to memorize a rulebook. Externally keeping rules and rituals is no substitute for having hearts and minds and lives that are embedded in God. None of this means that there aren t valid rules. Sadly, much of our culture is afflicted with the opposite extreme to legalism: flagrant relativism, a distorted view which acts as if there are no universal truths, rules or values. Indeed, there are divine truths and laws, but we must adopt the heart and mind of Christ to see and use them correctly. It is precisely in wrestling with these difficulties of our life s journey that we will encounter the wounded and risen Lord. In today s Gospel Jesus challenges us to internalize the love of God so completely that we couldn t possibly consider thinking or acting in another fashion. We are to see God s laws neither as optional nor as an external set of oppressive rules that require our conformity. Rather, they are a necessity to mold our hearts so that we embody the values they express. Thus, you and I need to ask ourselves where we REALLY stand in our relationship with God. Is there some piece of our thoughts, words or actions that we need to excise? Do we simply go through the motions and give superficial attention to our Heavenly Father? Are we observing the necessary rituals and regulations of our religion mostly for the purpose of maintaining good appearances? Do our politics, finances, conversations, social media posts, and lifestyles match the values of the Gospel? Do we hold virulent prejudices, animosity or grudges while at the same time feeling good about ourselves because we go to Mass every Sunday? Or are we in intimate love with Father, Son and Spirit, a relationship which drives every aspect of our lives? Authentic religion is centered in the human heart and soul and not in rulebooks. True faith transcends social conventions and legalisms; it guides every decision and choice we make. Christ speaks not of rules Set Me Upon as a Your Seal Heart St. Mary Women s Retreat October 6 & 7, 2018 Siena Retreat Center in Racine, WI with Dr. Jenny DeVivo Come join the women of St. Mary of the Annunciation for a time of solitude, reflection, relaxation, and of course we always have some fun. The retreat begins Saturday at 9:00 am and ends Sunday at 12:00 pm. The cost is $130 for 1 night in a private room with 3 meals. If you would like to arrive Friday night the cost is $185. Name Please include me in a carpool Telephone # One Night $130 OR Two Nights $185 Please include check made payable to St. Mary of the Annunciation and return to parish office. For additional information, contact Linda Zucco zuc5@comcast.net or Holy Child Graduates HCHC class of 1958 is having a Mass offered on Saturday, September 15 at 11:00 AM. at St. Dismas Church, 2600 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Celebrating our 60 th class reunion. If you are a Holy Child graduate -or not- and would like to join us to praise God and celebrate the wonderful friendships we all made at Holy Child, please come and join us. and regulations, but of the profound values in one s heart and the fruits which the heart produces. What else are the laws of God, St. Augustine said, but the very presence of the Holy Spirit. May the Spirit guide us away from the twin evils of legalism and relativism into a sincere love of God and neighbor. If you wish to contact me, please send an to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

8 Join the St. Mary of the Annunciation Military Ministry on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 6:30pm in the church as we pray the WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST PARISHIONERS! Please extend a warm welcome to those who attended the August Welcoming Session : The Patriotic Rosary is prayed everywhere from within cloistered convents, to inside the Pentagon; from dangerous military fields around the globe to the quietness of the Bedroom of Apparitons and the Field of Apparitions at Caritas, which is the home of the Patriotic Rosary. The Patriotic Rosary quickly captured the hearts and attention of millions when first heard and prayed. Inspired by Our Lady of Medjugorje, the Patriotic Rosary is a powerful prayer for divine protection and mercy for our Nation and its rebirth. Come and join us in prayer! What if each Catholic prayed for ten minutes and read five pages of a great book every day? What if every Catholic did one thing each week to intentionally share God s message with others? Come and discover how four life-changing habits can point you towards discovering incredible possibilities for your life. You will leave the event with a personal plan to help you become the best version of yourself. Please join Dynamic Catholic and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt: Saturday, October 13 th, :00 AM 1:00 PM St. Gilbert Parish Visit DynamicCatholic.com/Grayslake or call for tickets. Who should attend? The event is appropriate for ages 12+; youth are encouraged to attend! Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, single or married, young or old, Catholic or non-catholic: you are invited. Two Retreats at Bellarmine Retreat House For Women- Answering the Call to Labor with Christ September 28 30, with Susan Stabile For Young Adults- The Next Chapter: Living through Transitions with Faith September 15 16, with Fr. Michael Sparough, SJ & team Infor & registration: Lillian Cook Joe and Becky Patrick Robert and Yvette Tragas Davin and Ashley Starkey and Leo & Eva Steve and Annie Wahls and Tyler and Jack Edwin and Ania Rodrigues and Ava & Noah John and Michele Crne and Alyssa & Gianna Shane and Kat McCreevy and Mason, Laurel, & Brynn Edward & Nicole Haley and Alexandra, Colette, Clare, Brooke & Tre Gus & Maria Dela Cruz-Garcia and Tristan, Matthew, Mariah, & Malayah We offer parishioner registration at our monthly Welcoming Session held after the 9:30am Mass in meeting room 1. The session runs from 10:45 until 11:15 to provide the opportunity to attend either 9:30am or 11:30am Mass. Light hospitality is provided and your entire family is encouraged to attend. The Welcoming Session is a great way to hear personally from our Pastor, Fr. Jerry Jacob all about the history of the parish, the current leadership structure, and the myriad ministries we have to offer here at St. Mary s. You will also meet other new parishioners, parishioner members of the Welcoming Ministry, as well as members of the Parish Staff, Pastoral Council, and Parish Commissions. Many times people think that because they come to St. Mary and/or because they contribute financially, that they are registered parishioners. However if you have never officially registered with the parish we do not have your contact information in our current database. Call the office to check if you are unsure. Contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office if you have any other questions or would like to register. We look forward to getting to know you! Taizé Prayer Service Thursday, August 30th, 7PM, St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church 236 US Hwy 45, Indian Creek, IL All are welcome! Taizé is a meditative common prayer that includes repetitive singing, Scripture, silent meditation, lit candles, dim lights and prayers of petition. The service is about contemplation and being in touch with God. The repetitive songs allow people to continue praying the songs in their heads even after the service is over. Silence is also an important part of the Taizé service. It is in the silence that we hear God speak and invite the Holy Spirit to pray in us. Join us for a calm, quiet and welcome respite from the busyness of the day.

9 FINDING HOPE/HEALING HEARTS The next grief support group begins September 20th Meet and journey with other adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Group size limited, register now! When someone you love dies, it can be hard to understand your often complex and painful thoughts and feelings. This compassionate guide will help you understand the normal and necessary journey we call grief -UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRIEF, Dr. Alan Wolfelt 2003 Thursday evenings: September 20 through November 8, :00-8:30pm CONTACT DIANE MULROE IN THE OFFICE OR SEE THE PARISH WEBSITE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION 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. PRAYER FOR PEACE IN OUR COMMUNITIES: O Lord our God, in your mercy and kindness, no thought of ours is left unnoticed, no desire or concern ignored. You have proven that blessings abound when we fall on our knees in prayer, and so we turn to you in our hour of need. Surrounded by violence and cries for justice, we hear your voice telling us what is required... Only to do justice and to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God (Mi 6:8). Fill us with your mercy so that we, in turn, may be merciful to others. Strip away pride, suspicion, and racism so that we may seek peace and justice in our communities. Strengthen our hearts so that they beat only to the rhythm of your holy will. Flood our path with your light as we walk humbly toward a future filled with encounter and unity. Be with us, O Lord, in our efforts, for only by the prompting of your grace can we progress toward virtue. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Copyright 2016, Therese Wilson-Favors. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Scripture quote taken from the New American Bible, Revised Edition, copyright 2010, 1991, 1986, 1970, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. STMOTA Care for Our Common Home Ministry: From September 1st to October 4th, Christians around the world unite to pray and care for creation. It s called the SEASON OF CREATION This Season of Creation, we strive to more deeply understand the lessons Jesus taught us through creation, to more authentically honor our Creator, and to share fellowship with brothers and sisters along the way. As pilgrims together, we welcome the opportunity to awaken anew to the wonder of the Earth, our common home, and to protect the web of life it shelters. This week s CFOCH tips: Consider taking your own reusable container the next time you go out for a meal for bringing home the left overs. Avoid Styrofoam (foamed polystyrene) as often as you can. This product can sit in a landfill for centuries without breaking down. Some shipping stores accept clean foam shipping peanuts and bubble wrap for reuse. *Register for: Saturday, September 22 /23 as we join with St. James Parish in Arlington Heights for ST. FRANCIS FEST!! See more info on Facebook, detailed flyers on the kiosk in the narthex, or call the parish office. Join Stmota parishioners and members of the CFOCH Ministry for a guided nature hike/ walk, dinner, worship, music, film, campfire, night hike, and for those who wish to stay...camping and breakfast in the morning!! Come for all or part of the St. Francis Fest! All are welcome! Human Concern Commission meets on 4th Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm All are welcome to come and learn about how our parish cares and lives out our mission statement.

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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 Sandra Fioretti-Frank Jon Matousek* Linda Green Finance Council Larry Molloy Denise Fuller Joe Tylka Tom Zengeler Roger Fisher Patrick Tracy Karl Kompare Carl Calabrese *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.