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1 FEBRUARY 5, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The Best Kept Secret of the Church: Catholic Social Teaching Pope Francis has brought renewed emphasis to the concept of Biblical justice and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching derived from it. He has challenged us to be a church that protects and creates policies for the common good:, one that reaches out to the fringes of society. But how can we most effectively be that Church if we don t have a full understanding of, and appreciation for, Catholic Social Teaching? In this workshop we will explore the Biblical roots of social justice, the development of Catholic social principles, and a variety of ways in which we can become involved in alleviating the suffering of our most vulnerable brothers and sisters. Intended audience: Parish Peace & Justice Committees, Human Concerns ministers, and anyone interested in social justice issues. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017 Time: 9:00am 12:00 noon Place: St. Mary of the Annunciation, W. Erhart Rd., Mundelein The workshop will take place in the big church and is handicapped accessible. Presenter and contact person: Deacon Dennis Brown, dgbrown52@aol.com. Contact Dennis with any questions. St. Mary Moms Monthly meeting: Wednesday, February 8, :30 am 11:00 am Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 (off narthex in main church) All moms and children welcome. Please join us! Questions? Please stmarysmoms1@gmail.com or visit us at (under REP/Youth/Family) The next meeting and luncheon will be Monday, February 13, 2017, in the church meeting rooms. Have any questions, please call Joyce Ladewig at Feast Day of Mary Monday, February 13, 2017 Our Lady of Lourdes Because the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11, falls this year on Saturday, we will transfer our recitation the Rosary to Monday, February 13. Please join us after the 8:00 AM Mass in the Eucharist Chapel for the recitation of the Rosary. All are welcome. Readings for the Week Monday: Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: Gn 1:20 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30 Friday: Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10 Sunday: Sir 15:15-20; Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; 1 Cor 2:6-10; Mt 5:17-37 [20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37] SAVE THE DATE VBS 2017 JUNE VBS 2017 is a victory celebration! At Mighty Fortress VBS, children learn that in Jesus, the victory is won! They ll look into the Bible, God s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts about God, our Mighty Fortress, and the victory Jesus has won for us. Watch for further information in the bulletin and on the parish web site. Kids, plan on attending, adults and teens, lots of help is needed. Do you have questions, or are you interested in helping? Send to stmarysvbs16@gmail.com. Weekend Mass Times: Sat. 5:00pmSun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am

2 Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Presiders Fr. Jacob Fr. Jacob Fr. Alexander Fr. Alexander Baptism during Mass Deacons Deacon Bob Deacon Bob Deacon Gary Deacon Howard Lectors Eucharistic Ministers C. Hendricks D. Prezell LITURGICAL MINISTERS FEBRUARY 11 & 12, 2017 Deacon L. Kandefer C. Kasamis T. Kennedy J. Koch & P. Koch D. LoMastro D. Prezell M. Marciniak H. Campos K. Lenzen Deacon A. Rafferty III L. Roberts W. Roberts J. Thompson E. Tauscher M. Tekampe & P. Tekampe L. Zucco A. Samano C. Lutzow Deacon J. Fosselman K. Arata T. Gawne A. Grady & H. Grady S. Gunther C. Kuderna & L. Kuderna D. Leuthner & E. Leuthner J. Matousek S. Poletto Deacon M. Job J. Lyman E. Martin & N. Martin S. Matousek E. McPherson M. Nelsen J. Olorvida Mass Intentions Monday, February 6, Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs 8:00AM Rita Schmidt req. Husband Gene & Family Sr. Grace & Josephine Panettieri req. Family Tuesday, February 7 8:00AM Gene Pasciak, Sr. req. Pasciak Family Jim & Sophia Kirn req. Children Jim & Nancy Wednesday, February 8, Saint Jerome Emiliani, Saint Josephine Bakhita, Virgin 8:00AM Frank Skradski, Sr. req. Victoria Hansen Rita Schmidt req. Helen Hintz Thursday, February 9 8:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 9:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family Friday, February 10 8:00AM Mary Borus req. Loretta Marecki Jim & Sophia Kirn req. Their Children Saturday, February 11 5:00PM Mary Soder Wendi Roberts req. Parents Joyce & Vernon Ladewig Family Roy Hertel req. Wife Lillian Michael John Nabasny req. Rita Nabasny & Family Jeff Larson req. Bob & Nita Senour Sunday, February 12 7:30AM Living Bernadette Plouff req. Lou & Sheila Bosshart 9:30AM Alfred Coulombe, Jr. re. Wife Rita & Family Eleanor Bell req. Van Camp Family Salvatore & Michelina Panettierie req. The Family Karol Godek, Teresa Motyka req. Godek Family The Church, The Sovereign Pontiff, United States of America req. St. Vincent de Paul Society Mr. & Mrs. J. Neubeck req. Barbara Buenik 11:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief: and for the repose of all who have recently died: Mary Beth Earp, Mary O Connell The Week Ahead Sunday, February 5 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 1:00PM Baptism Preparation for 2nd & 3rd Time Parents Monday, February 6 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:30AM Eucharistic Adoration Ministry Meeting 7:00PM Apologetics 101: Introduction to Defending the Faith Tuesday, February 7 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary s Circle 5:30PM Religious Education K-8 7:00PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, February 8 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:30AM Mom s of St. Mary 1:30PM Finding Hope/Healing Hearts 6:00PM P.A.D.S. 7:00PM Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM High School Youth Group Thursday, February 9 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 9:00AM Mass 6:30PM Parish Life Commission Meeting 7:00PM Parish Council Meeting 7:30PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal Friday, February 10 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, February 11 Hospitality 9:00AM Confirmation Sponsor/Candidate Morning of Reflection 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, February 12 Hospitality 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM New Parishioner Welcoming Session 1:00PM CHWC Team Meeting

3 LENTEN MISSION Save the Date! St. Mary of the Annunciation Lenten Mission The Joy of Discipleship March 13-14, :00 9:00 p.m. Presented by Fr. Bill Zavaski More information to follow soon SAVE-THE-DATE Former parishioner and Cantor here at St. Mary's, Mary Ann Beatty, and her sister, opera star Joanna Porackova, accompanied by pianist Linda Camp, will soon be giving the Chicago-area performances of their concert series "TOGETHER AT LAST--Sisters in Life, Sisters in Song": Friday, April 21, 7:00 p.m., St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, W. Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL (Yes, right here!) Sunday, April 23, 2:00 p.m., The Church of the Holy Spirit, (Episcopal), 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL These concerts in Boston, Chicago, New York and northern Indiana, mark the first time that they have ever sung together as adults. Music will include duets, arias, and songs from the Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary Periods. There will be a free-will offering at both concert venues. Mark your calendars now and join the sisters in their celebration of God's gift of music... and you won't even have to travel far for that Friday-night concert! Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament February 14 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the Eucharistic chapel on Tuesday, December 13, from 8:30 AM until 8:30 PM. The sign-up book is in the narthex. REP REGISTRATION Yes, it s time to plan for next year s religious education sessions. Registration forms for the year will be available on the parish web site and in the kiosk in the narthex beginning Monday, February 6. As has been our practice for the last several years, registration forms ARE NOT MAILED TO FAMILIES. The summer session runs July and the deadline to be considered for the summer session is Friday, Feb. 17. All forms need to be turned in by the end of the business day on the 17 th in order to be included in the lottery for the summer session. In order to be considered for the summer session families must be registered parishioners for one year. All families must be registered parishioners in order to enroll children in our program. If you are new to the area and would like to register with the parish, please contact me or join us at our Welcome Session on Feb 12 at 10:45 in meeting room 1 of the church. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at smatous@stmota.org. Sue Matousek, Director of Religious Education St. Vincent de Paul Society s 15 th Annual Pasta Party Sunday, March 12, 2017 St Mary of the Annunciation School In Diantha Hall (the school gym) Dinner served 1:00 4:00 PM. Raffle Drawing at 3:30 PM The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) cordially invites you to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and fellowship with your family and friends. The featured attraction is a delicious dinner catered by Tina G s Restaurant in Mundelein. Our thanks go to Phil Gilardi Jr. for his generous donation of the dinner and his hard-working staff. Tasty Pasta with Sauce and Meatballs Crisp Garden Salad with Dressing Fresh Italian Bread Scrumptious Desserts Choice of Coffee or Tea included Beer, Wine, and Pop are available for an additional donation Dinner Donation At Church At Diantha until March Hall 12, 9:30 Mass Adults $10.00 $12.00 Children 4 to 12 $ 5.00 $ 6.00 Children 3 & Free Free under Door Prizes Wanted: Gift cards/certificates for stores, restaurants, entertainment TAKE OUT AVAILABLE Tickets Available In the Narthex After weekend Masses, starting February 26 Cash Raffle Prizes: $125, $75, $50 Tickets available in the Narthex $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 Cash and Door prize tickets will be available at the dinner. Winners need not be present to win. Are you a baker - ordo you have a favorite bakery? Donations of yummy desserts on the day of the party would be greatly appreciated. CONTACT JAN SINKOVEC AT if you can help

4 women of faith women s retreat St. Mary of the Annunciation Women s Retreat March 18 & 19, 2017 at the Siena Retreat Center in Racine, WI with Sr. Gael Gensler, OSF Come join the women of St. Mary of the Annunciation for a time of solitude, reflection, relaxation, and 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 $180. For additional information, contact Linda Zucco at or zuc5@comcast.net. Women s Retreat 2017 Registration Form Name Telephone Number One night Two nights I will arrange my own transportation Please include me in a carpool Total Included Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Waukegan Celebrate the Good Samaritans Serving the People of God Fundraiser Teacher, what must I do? And who is my neighbor? Luke 10:29 February 25, 2017, 6-10 P? Milan Banquet Hall 651 Lakehurst Rd. Waukegan Support our community needs for the Soup Kitchen 30 + yrs., Food Pantry 20 + yrs., Gary Graf Center 10 yrs., House of Peace 5 yrs. DONATE/Purchase tickets $100.00: (Most Blessed Trinity Community Services) Call for details, Fr. Gary Graf Center Stewardship Report Sunday Collection January 29, 2017 $ 17, Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21, Difference $ (4,149.22) Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 672, Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 659, Difference $ 12, Difference vs. Last Year $ (11,866.17) *Note: amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments. Please include check made payable to St. Mary of the Annunciation and return to parish office or collection basket. Featured CD for February Made for Greatness: Runway Model Turns to Christ by Leah Darrow Leah Darrow was a fashion model in New York City and a reality TV contestant on America's Next Top Model. She now travels the world sharing her unique experiences in the beauty industry. Leah now speaks to tens of thousands of people each year to audiences as diverse as a United Nations panel, the World Trade Center in Manila, Pro-Life events, and local parishes on five different continents. In this presentation, learn how the pursuit of pop culture's definition of love and happiness led to a moment of mercy and conversion in Leah's life. To learn more about Leah's ministry, visit LeahDarrow.com and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 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 Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner each year. This article, printed with permission from Loveisrespect.org, is part of a four-part series that will be featured in the bulletin during the month of February, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Please keep all young adults in your prayers. Contact Diane Mulroe if you would like more information about the Domestic Violence Ministry at St. Mary of the Annunciation. Parents Help Your Child Knowing that your son or daughter is in an unhealthy relationship can be both frustrating and frightening. But as a parent, you re critical in helping your child develop healthy relationships and can provide lifesaving support if they re in an abusive relationship. What Do I Need to Know? You can look for some early warning signs of abuse that can help you identify if your child is in an abusive relationship before it s too late. Some of these signs include: Your child s boyfriend/girlfriend is extremely jealous or possessive. You notice unexplained marks or bruises. Your child s boyfriend/girlfriend s or texts excessively. You notice that your son or daughter is depressed or anxious. Your son or daughter stops participating in extracurricular activities or other interests. Your child stops spending time with other friends and family. Your child s boyfriend/girlfriend abuses other people or animals. Your child begins to dress differently. What Can I Do? Tell your child you re concerned for their safety. Point out that what s happening isn t normal. Everyone deserves a safe and healthy relationship. Offer to connect your son or daughter with a professional, like a counselor or attorney, who they can talk to confidentially. Be supportive and understanding. Stress that you re on their side. Provide information and non-judgmental support. Let your son or daughter know that it s not their fault and no one deserves to be abused. Make it clear that you don t blame them and you respect their choices. Believe them and take them seriously. Your child may be reluctant to share their experiences in fear of no one believing what they say. As you validate their feelings and show your support, they can become more comfortable and trust you with more information. Be careful not to minimize your child s situation due to age, inexperience or the length of their relationship. Help develop a safety plan. One of the most dangerous times in an abusive relationship is when the victim decides to leave. Be especially supportive during this time and try to connect your child to support groups or professionals that can help keep them safe. Remember that ultimately your child must be the one who decides to leave the relationship. There are many complex reasons why victims stay in unhealthy relationships. Your support can make a critical difference in helping your son or daughter find their own way to end their unhealthy relationship. But My Child Isn t in an Unhealthy Relationship It s never too early to talk to your child about healthy relationships and dating violence. Starting conversations -- even if you don t think your child is dating -- is one of the most important steps you can take to help prevent dating violence. Here are some sample questions to start the conversation: Are any of your friends dating? What are their relationships like? What would you want in a boyfriend/girlfriend? Have you witnessed unhealthy relationships or dating abuse at school? How does it make you feel? Were you scared? Do you know what you would do if you witnessed or experienced abuse? Has anyone you know posted anything bad about a friend online? What happened afterwards? Would it be weird if someone you were dating texted you all day to ask you what you re doing? Need more tips to get started? Here are some other ways you can prepare to talk to your child about healthy and unhealthy relationships: Do your own research on dating abuse to get the facts before talking to your teen or 20-something. Start with the information and resources on loveisrespect.org. Provide your child with examples of healthy relationships, pointing out unhealthy behavior. Use examples from your own life, television, movies or music. Ask questions and encourage open discussion. Make sure you listen to your son or daughter, giving them a chance to speak. Avoid analyzing, interrupting, lecturing or accusing. Keep it low key. Don t push it if your child is not ready to talk. Try again another time. Be supportive and nonjudgmental so they know they can come to you for help if their relationship becomes unhealthy in the future. Admit to not knowing the answer to a particular question. This response builds trust. Reinforce that dating should be fun! Stress that violence is never acceptable. Discuss the options your child has if they witness dating abuse or experience it themselves. Remind your son or daughter they have the right to say no to anything they re not comfortable with or ready for. They also must respect the rights of others. If your child is in a relationship that feels uncomfortable, awkward or frightening, assure them they can come to you. And remember -- any decisions they make about the relationship should be their own. Everyone deserves a safe and healthy relationship. Remember, love has many definitions, but abuse isn t one of them. If you or someone you know has a question about a relationship, healthy or unhealthy, visit loveisrespect.org or text loveis to Peer advocates are also available 24/7 at

6 A Few Words from the Director of Parish Operations Dear St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish Family: Having reached the halfway point of our fiscal year, we wish to share the mid-year picture of our parish finances as of December 31, St. Mary s current financial situation is a combination of several pieces of great news and a few elements of some not-so-good news. Briefly stated, the responses to the capital campaign and Annual Catholic Appeal were very generous while our everyday finances are hurting a bit. Our mid-year operating results unfortunately show a deficit of $10,789 while last year we reported net income of $102,780 as our income declined while expenses increased. Of particular concern is that our offertory collections, which are the source of 85% of parish income, are down from last year (which in turn was below the year before that). The Christmas collection was also less than last year. Other sources of donations are less than year-ago levels. At the same time, our maintenance, payroll and benefits expenses have gone up. The Extraordinary portion of our financial picture was helped by wonderful results in the Annual Catholic Appeal. So far, St. Mary has received $113,030 in funds rebated to the parish that were received above our goal. Year-to-date capital spending for was comparable to last year. In both years, capital expenses were mostly due to repaving hazardous, badly deteriorated sections of the school parking lot and patching in the main lot. The extremely generous response of our parishioners to the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign has been truly amazing and we are exceedingly grateful. As of December 31st, $2,590,311 has been pledged, which is 110% of our goal! And more pledges continue to arrive. Pledge payments, combined with Archdiocesan matching, will enable us to retire our $4.8 million construction debt. Once the debt is eliminated, we will then address the complete repaving of our parking lots and rehabbing the basement of the Little Church for use by PADS and other parish ministries. When reviewing the report please keep in mind that the mid-year results cannot simply be multiplied by two in order to project the full-year numbers. In part this is because our ordinary income is weighted to the first half of the year while our expenses are weighted to the second half. Thus, the parish usually operates the last six months of the fiscal year at a deficit. The Annual Catholic Appeal rebate will be used to address much of the operating shortfall but we also hope for improvement in Sunday offertory income. Most important of all: Thank you so much for your generosity, sacrifices and efforts to support St. Mary and the work of the Gospel! It is your sharing of time, talent and treasure that enable us to live out our purpose to give glory to God and to build his Kingdom by works of faith and charity. Yours in Christ, Deacon Howard W. Fischer Director of Parish Operations To Teach Who Christ Is Capital Campaign Results through December 31, 2016 Pledges Amount Percent Goal 2,350,000 Pledges 2,590, % Pledges Made 441 Payments Received 528,179 20% Balance Remaining 2,062,132 Campaign Allocations 1 Target To-Date Target% Archdiocesan Education and Formation 642, ,272 33% St. Mary Construction Debt 2 1,200, ,907 26% St. Mary Capital Projects 3 508, % Total: 2,350, , Campaign payments are divided 60% to St. Mary and 40% to the Archdiocese until the Archdiocesan Education and Formation target is reached. After that point 100% of the funds come to St. Mary. 2. The Archdiocese will match our debt payment on a 3-to-1 basis. The $1.2 million from St. Mary plus the $3.6 million from the Archdiocese will eliminate our $4.8 million construction debt. 3. St. Mary Capital Projects to be funded by the campaign once the Archdiocesan and Debt Retirement targets have been met are: the repaving of our parking lots; and remodeling the basement of the Little Church for use by PADS and parish groups.

7 ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION 2017 MID-YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT For Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 as of 12/31/2016 Mid-Year 2017 ORDINARY Notes for 2017 Mid-Year Financial Statement: 1. Miscellaneous income includes, among other items, donations not received through offertory collections, such as donations received for specific projects, adult formation, teen and adult mission trips, etc. Income from mass stipends, vigil candles, pamphlet sales, bank interest, etc., is also recorded in this account. 2. Payments to the Archdiocese for the Church Building Loan have been halted, although we must still accrue the interest due on our financial statement. Debt repayment has been included in the To Teach Who Christ Is capital campaign. 3. As one of our vital ministries, the parish provides direct financial support for our school along with providing maintenance of the school building and mechanicals. The operations of St. Mary School are administered by the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools and are reported on the financial statement of the Catholic Consortium of Lake County. 4. FY2017 and FY2016 Capital Improvements were to ensure safety by repaving sections of the school parking lot each year plus pothole patching in the church lot. Complete repaving of the parking lots has been included in the To Teach Who Christ Is capital campaign OPERATING REVENUE Sunday, Holy Day & Other Collections Christmas Religious Education Program Tuition & Fees Fund Raising 587,973 58,204 82,388 4,063 Miscellaneous (Donations, Interest, etc.) TOTAL 50, ,699 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries & Benefits Books & Supplies Administrative & Equipment Utilities Maintenance & Building Repairs Altar & Liturgical Supplies Building Loan Interest Archdiocesan Assessments Property & Casualty Insurance Miscellaneous Support for School Operations TOTAL 337,048 22,603 33,342 33,689 61,998 15, ,226 96,441 23,432 14,796 35, ,488 Net Ordinary Income/(Loss) (10,789) Diff. 596,850 71,107 79,300 13, , , ,182 21,498 30,022 38,084 43,100 18, ,226 95,028 23,516 11,881 36, ,736 (8,877) (12,903) 3,088 (9,783) ,780 (30,342) (58,817) 35,866 1,105 3,320 (4,395) 18,898 (2,768) 0 1,413 (84) 2,915 (1,518) 54,752 (113,569) Mid-Year EXTRAORDINARY EXTRAORDINARY REVENUE Sharing Collection for Most Blessed Trinity Archdiocese Req'd Collections Annual Appeal Rebate Other TOTAL EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSE Sharing Collection for Most Blessed Trinity Archdiocese Req'd Collections Other TOTAL Net Extraordinary Income/(Loss) ,809 39, , ,855 12,809 39,016 11,332 63, Diff. 12,040 32, ,205 19, , ,068 6,825 (19,201) (5,539) 12,040 32,948 37,340 82, , ,068 (26,008) (19,171) 88,066 13, Diff. Mid-Year CAPITAL ACTIVITY REVENUE Capital Project/Abundant Hope Donations To Teach Who Christ Is , ,091 14, ,091 EXPENSE Capital Improvements 28,465 Net Capital Activity Income/(Loss) 302,845 Total Parish Income/(Loss) 393, ,950 (12,188) 178, , , ,096

8 F isch ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer We live in volatile and confusing times. In the past few weeks heated debates and animated protests regarding immigrants and refugees have spread across our nation and across our social media circles. For a number of years our bishops have been urging the U.S. government to enact immigration reforms that are fair and effective, and which respect human dignity and support the family. This not simply a question of humanitarianism or politics; it is a demand of exercising our faith and values as followers of Jesus Christ. As our bishops have pointed out, our Christian faith teaches us to uphold the dignity of every person regardless of race, creed or nationality, and to act in solidarity with our brothers and sisters around the world, especially the poor. A fundamental biblical value is the imperative to welcome and care for the stranger. (For one of many scriptural examples, see Leviticus 19:33-34.) As an expression of Catholic social teaching, we must care for displaced people, refugees, migrants and victims of human trafficking worldwide. We must confront the suffering and exploitation of migrants and families separated across borders, often for years. In parallel, we need to work to create economic opportunities so that people are not forced to migrate. I suggest that we would do well to remember to Final Judgment scene in Matthew s gospel where God separates the sheep from the goats. In this scene the goats are condemned not because of actions they have taken but because of their lack of action and indifference. Then he will say to those on his left, Depart from me, you accursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, a stranger and you gave me no welcome, naked and you gave me no clothing, ill and in prison, and you did not care for me. Then they will answer and say, Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison, and not minister to your needs? He will answer them, Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me. And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life. (Matthew 25:41-46) It is thus that Pope Francis has observed, It s hypocrisy to call yourself a Christian and chase away a refugee or someone seeking help, someone who is hungry or thirsty, toss out someone who is in need of my help. If I say I am Christian, but do these things, I'm a hypocrite. I must admit that I too often am more of a goat than a sheep. Faced with the challenges of the present time, all of us should reexamine our personal positions in light of the Gospel and the guidance of the Church. How can we grow? In what ways do we need to change? We should take the time to dig deeper than the overemotional (and often distorted) sound bites that appear in fake news and social media. To find out more about immigration, refugees and the Church s teaching, please visit these websites created by our bishops: and We must not allow ourselves to be seduced by the hatred and fear-mongering that would subject others to indifference or cruel treatment in the name of securing our protection. We should recall the words of Pope St. John Paul II spoken in sight of the Statue of Liberty: Is present-day America becoming less sensitive, less caring toward the poor, the weak, the stranger, the needy? It must not! Today, as before, the United States is called to be a hospitable society, a welcoming culture. As disciples of the Lord we must be the salt of the earth and light for the world. It s risky and controversial and counter-cultural to follow the Gospel but that s what you and I are called to do, for the Kingdom we belong to is not of this world. If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the parish office or send an to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com. GIVING When you give, see that you give that which multiplies in giving. Raymond Lull POPULARITY Avoid popularity if you would have peace. Abraham Lincoln REMINDER: Apologetics Tomorrow Apologetics 101: Introduction to Defending the Faith Monday, February 6, 7 9 PM Parish Center Meeting Rooms Deacon Jeffrey Moor will run through some basic principles of how to answer others questions about Catholicism and to talk to others in a way that will allow you to remain friends after the conversation! St. Mary of the Annunciation Ministry of Care The community of St. Mary is blessed with many wonderful Ministers of Care (MOC). Some of them serve as MOC who visit parishioners who are in the hospital at Advocate Condell. We also have MOC who visit with parishioners who are homebound and cannot get to mass. If you or someone you know is a St. Mary parishioner and would like to have one of our MOC come and visit, pray, and bring communion while in the hospital or if homebound, please call the parish office or me at dmulroe@stmota.org ~Diane Mulroe

9 Ministry of Care Training FOR NEW MINISTERS OF CARE Sr. Jane Schlosser, RSM, Greta Rusk, Carol Holden, D.Min. Full participation in both training sessions will fulfill Archdiocesan requirements for mandation; Consecutive Saturdays, March 11 & March 18, 2017 Saturday, March 11 9:00 11:00 Pastoral Communication Skills Carol Holden 1:15 12:30 Prayer in Care Ministry Greta Rusk 12:30 1:00 Lunch 1:00 3:00 Ministerial Procedures Greta Rusk Saturday, March 18 9:00 11:00 Spirituality in the Ministry Sr. Jane Schlosser 11:15 12:30 Theology of Eucharist Sr. Jane Schlosser 12:30-1:00 Lunch 1:00 3:00 The Experience of Suffering Sr. Jane Schlosser Saturdays, March 11 & 18, 2017 Sign-in: 8:30 a.m; Sessions: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. St. Francis De Sales Parish 135 S. Bueshing Rd. Lake Zurich, Il Sessions will take place in the Ministry Center located south of the church. Parking behind the church is available. St. Francis has graciously offered to provide morning hospitality as well as lunch. Reservations: Please register with Diane Mulroe at or Carmel Catholic High School s 2017 Carmel Street Scenes Spaces Out! Blast Off and Join Us for Out of this World Fun! The 43 rd Annual Carmel Catholic High School fundraiser Street Scenes will take place February 10 and 11, This year s theme is, Carmel Street Scenes Spaces Out and the event features more than 50 local bands, comedy showrooms, the FAMOUS cabaret style Student Show, an action-packed Las Vegas style casino and fabulous food and drink. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and you must be 21 to enter. Proceeds support Carmel Catholic s educational programs and mission. Senior citizens are invited FREE OF CHARGE to the Senior Citizen s exclusive performance of the famous and popular Student Show on Sunday, February 5, at 2 p.m. The show is held in Carmel s auditorium and will last approximately one hour. For more information please call or visit The Contemporary Choir Needs You! Have you been at a Mass with Music led by the Contemporary Choir lately? There is a renewed energy and excitement since the Spirit and Song books have been added to the pews. We sing at the 11:30 Mass on the 2 nd Sunday and at the 5pm Saturday Mass the 3 rd weekend of each month, September to May. Our Mass times do change during the summer months. We also led the Music at the 3pm Christmas Eve Mass and we will be singing on Easter Sunday at the 10:00am Mass. We always welcome new vocal members and instrumentalists. We enjoy sharing our gifts with each other and the Parish Community. We like to have fun while helping to share joy through music. Come and be a part of our group. If you are interested, stop by after a Mass we are at, attend a rehearsal (we rehearse on Thursday evenings a couple of times a month) or us at aekrauss@sbcglobal.net ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES for Men & Women 19 years old and older Did you miss Confirmation? This is your opportunity to be confirmed with other adults. Sometimes due to life s circumstances we miss important sacraments. If you are a baptized Catholic, 19 or older and out of High School, who has received First Communion but was unable to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation, this is your chance to participate in catechetical sessions. At the completion of these sessions there will be an adult Confirmation celebration at St. Francis De Sales Parish in Lake Zurich on May 16, 2017 at 7:00pm. Preparation Sessions are offered at the following sites: St. Mary of Vernon Tuesdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 18, 25, May 2 7:00 9:00 p.m. Contact: Maureen Evers at mevers@maryofvernon.org or St. Francis De Sales Sundays: January 15, 29, February 12, 26, March 12; April 9, 23, 30 7:00 8:30 p.m. Contact: Kathy or kbradymurfin@ymail.com Santa Maria Del Popolo (Classes in Spanish) Wednesdays: February 8, 15, 22, March 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, retreat, May 6 Contact: Stefanie Diaz or Phanie.d.16@gmail.com 7:00 9:00 p.m. In order to be confirmed you will need to do the following: Contact your parish representative (Pastor, RCIA Coordinator, Deacon). Obtain a recent copy (within 6 months) of your Baptismal certificate from the parish in which you were baptized. Participate in the preparation classes which consist of prayer, input, discussion and information on the Catholic faith. A participation fee will be charged to cover the cost of materials. Check with the contact person at the site you wish to attend classes for the cost.

10 DISCOVER THE RICHES OF THE MASS A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Dr. Edward Sri Do you understand the meaning behind the parts of the Mass? We know the gestures and responses well, but would you like a richer, more fruitful worship experience? In his five week 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 study you will come to know and understand the Mass like never before. It is a wonderful opportunity to find a renewed excitement for our Catholic liturgy as we head into Lent and the Easter season! Each session includes lively group discussion followed by a video presentation to help unlock the lesson each week. Sessions will be offered 3 times per week so that participants can choose the time that best fits their schedule. Cost to register is $19.95 per person and includes materials for all 5 sessions. Register online at or return this form with payment to parish office or collection basket. Payment can be made by credit card or check payable to St. Mary. Participants are welcome to attend any session but please indicate your preferred time for planning purposes. Session Dates All sessions will begin in the Meeting Rooms at the St. Mary Parish Center. Winter/ Spring 2017 Week 1 - Introduction Week 2 Introductory Rites Week 3 Liturgy of the Word Week 4 Liturgy of the Eucharist: Preparation of the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer Week 5 Liturgy of the Eucharist: Communion Rite Concluding Rites Winter/ Spring 2017 Thurs. AM 9:00 10:30 Thurs. PM 7:00 8:30 Sat. AM 8:00 9:30 Introduction Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 18 Lesson 1 Feb. 23 Feb. 23 Feb. 25 Lesson 2 March 2 March 2 March 4 Lesson 3 March 9 March 9 March 11 Lesson 4 March 16 March 16 March 18

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.