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1 OCTOBER 25, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Living God s Word Panhandlers are utterly dependent on charity for their daily bread. They have nothing of real value, so they have nothing to lose. Might our self-sufficiency, self-defensiveness, and self-importance blind us to something that their poverty reveals? Like Bartimaeus, we must depend utterly on Jesus for mercy, vision, direction, and daily bread. Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Reflecting on God s Word We ve all done it passed street people without seeming to see, hear, or smell them sitting on the sidewalk begging. I usually encounter them when I m dressed up to go to the theater or on vacation in a strange city. I m slightly out of my comfort zone. I might catch sight of their shoeless feet or sunglasses or hear the thin request, Spare change? Immediately my guard goes up and I pretend not to notice their existence, let alone their need. Chances are they aren t really blind anyway and they d probably just spend the money on liquor. The star of today s Gospel is a panhandler. Bartimaeus is blind, yes, but he is probably also homeless and filthy, a real nuisance to respectable citizens. Even so, it is Bartimaeus who recognizes Jesus as the Messiah, places all his faith in him, throws aside everything he has (his cloak), begs him for mercy, receives new vision, and follows Jesus on the way to suffering and death in Jerusalem. How desperate will we have to get before we can do the same? Virginia Stillwell Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Readings for the Week Monday: Rom 8:12-17; Ps 68:2, 4, 6-7ab, 20-21; Lk 13:10-17 Tuesday: Rom 8:18-25; Ps 126:1b-6; Lk 13:18-21 Wednesday: Eph 2:19-22; Ps 19:2-5; Lk 6:12-16 Thursday: Rom 8:31b-39; Ps 109:21-22, 26-27, 30-31; Lk 13:31-35 Friday: Rom 9:1-5; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 14:1-6 Saturday: Rom 11:1-2a, 11-12, 25-29; Ps 94:12-13a, 14-15, 17-18; Lk 14:1, 7-11 Sunday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a

2 Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Presiders Fr. Alexander Fr. Jacob Fr. Presta Fr. Payne Deacons Deacon Tom Deacon Bob Deacon Gary Deacon Mike Lectors Eucharistic Ministers LITURGICAL MINISTERS October 31 & November 1, 2015 C. Hendricks R. Machak Deacon J. Schwartz G. Van Cura T. Kennedy J. Steiner & B. Steiner W. Pohl & M. Pohl J. Ballwanz K. Lenzen P. Coughlin Deacon L. Bosshart L. Zucco C. Cline M. Manning & M. Manning M. Sikorski S. Ratajczak D. Fuller M. Meskel B. Slack Deacon B. Declaire-Aden K. Declaire Aden J. Fosselman D. Leuthner & E. Leuthner C. Stark H. Grady & Grady J. Matousek K. Crotty Deacon S. Ropke E. McPherson J. Lyman O. Santos-Trinidad D. Wittgen B. Kupsak J. Ranchero & M. Ranchero Mass Intentions Monday, October 26 8:00AM William Backus req. Shannon & John Gannon Tuesday, October 27 8:00AM Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family William Berg req. Debbi & Steve Knowles Wednesday, October 28, Saints Simon & Jude, Apostles 8:00AM Gene Pasciak, Sr. req. Pasciak Family John Philbin req. Jan Sinkovec Thursday, October 29 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family Bill Halpin req. Marjorie, His Wife 9:00AM Scott McKenzie req. Helen Hintz Friday, October 30 8:00AM George Schmit req. Helen Donahue Hintz Saturday, October 31 5:00PM Manuel Villaraz req. Nunica Gene Pasciak, Sr. req. The Pasciak Family Jim & Sophia Kirn req. Their Children Norma Adolfo Labra req. Renacia Family Mabel Bennett req. Her Family Sunday, November 1 7:30AM Mary Lou Diebold req. Patrick Flanigan Josef Joe Stramich req. Bernie & Mercedes Lenzen Kay Carroll req. Tom & Katie Jacobs Mabel Bennett req. Her Family Joseph Koza req. Loving Memory of Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather 9:30AM Leon Wilkens, III req. His Parents Theresa Slack req. Knuth Family Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family Ronald Bartoli req. Bartoli Family John E. Philbin req. Gary & Rita Gunther Douglas Parrish req. Andy & Margaret Warzecha 11:30AM For The Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation The Week Ahead Sunday, October 25 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 11:30AM Anointing of the Sick at Mass 2:00PM Confirmation Parent/Candidate Session Monday, October 26 8:00AM Daily Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM Divorce and Beyond Tuesday, October 27 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary s Circle 9:15AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 5:30PM Religious Education Program (K 6) Wednesday, October 28 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 6:00PM PADS 7:00PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Human Concerns Meeting Thursday, October 29 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Great Bible Adventure 9:00AM Mass 7:00PM Great Bible Adventure 7:00PM St. Vincent de Paul District 1 Quarterly Meeting Friday, October 30 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM The Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, October 31 8:00AM The Great Bible Adventure 5:00PM Liturgy of The Word For Children Sunday, November 1 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 1:00PM Baptismal Preparation for 2nd & 3rd Time Parents

3 Welcome Deacon Thomas Cavera I am the great grandson of a Sicilian immigrant. My great grandfather was a barber and owned a shop near the corner of State/Madison in Chicago from He sold his business when he married and started a produce distribution company in Grand Rapids Michigan. I represented the fourth generation of Cavera men to be involved in the wholesale distribution business. I am a late vocation. I spent many years in the business world, mostly with Sysco Foodservice selling food to restaurants, hotels, and other venues. I married a month after graduating from college and have two adult sons. After my divorce, I became involved with the youth group as a volunteer, and then with a young adult bible study group. The more I learned, the more I desired to know Christ more intimately. I heard Jesus speaking to me through the gospel. Two simple words resonated deeply in my heart: Follow Me. I was confused because of my situation as a divorced dad. I received wise counsel from some priests and waited prayerfully as I helped to raise my sons. When they both graduated from high school and got settled into college, and with permission of my bishop having already been granted an annulment I said yes to Christ s call. I sold my house, resigned my job and after 25 years went back to school. I am currently a transitional Deacon for the diocese of Grand Rapids Michigan, and in my sixth year of seminary formation. God willing, I will be ordained the first Saturday in June, Thomas J. Cavera All Saints Day November 1 For today by your gift we celebrate the festival of your city, the heavenly Jerusalem, our mother, where the great array of our brothers and sisters already give you eternal praise. Towards her, we eagerly hasten as pilgrims advancing by faith, rejoicing in the glory bestowed upon those exalted members of the Church through whom you give us, in our frailty, both strength and good example. So we pray during the Mass of All Saints. We celebrate those who have made the long journey to the holy city, to Jerusalem, to the feast of heaven. The scriptures and prayers for the day tell us that we are part of that vast throng now standing before God s throne in ceaseless praise. From the second reading: I saw before me a huge crowd which no one could count from every nation, race, people and tongue...dressed in long white robes. At our baptism, when we received our white robes, we became part of this great assembly. Indeed, every time we go to Mass, before we sing Holy, Holy, we recall that we sing God s praise with angels and archangels and the whole company of heaven. Who is this company and why is it so wonderful to be part of it? This is another way of asking, What does the communion of saints mean? It is not complicated. All the baptized, living and dead, across the generations, walk together, suffer together, sing together not only those who have died, and not only those who lead heroic lives. Vincent Harding, writing in Sojourners magazine, put it this way: What a wild company we belong to! These are wild people, persecuted people, going-out, notknowing-where-they re-going people. For a picture of what the lives of saints look like, read the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1 12.) Copyright 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago. Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL ; Text by G. Thomas Ryan. Art by Chuck Ludeke.

4 Help Needed for Holiday Basket Food Drive St. Vincent de Paul and the Sharing Parish Ministry will collect food for the Holy Family Food Pantry at the Most Blessed Trinity Parish. Can you help? We are asking St. Mary parishioners to be generous in their donations. Collection will take place in the narthex from October 31 through November 15, The (Most Blessed Trinity) Holy Family Food Pantry is the largest distributor of food in Lake County, serving approximately 12 percent of the county s need. Items needed: Canned Soup Granola bars Canned Tuna Oil Mac & Cheese Pancake Mix & Syrup Breakfast Cereal Crackers Popcorn Dry beans Pasta products & Sauce Canned fruit (with a pop top lid) Instant Oatmeal 100% Juice Boxes Flour, sugar, or other kitchen staples Canned Tuna Bread rolls Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies Rice & flavored rice Canned Vegetables Please check the expiration date on all food items. If you d like us do the shopping for you, place Jewel, Aldi, Target, Walmart, Goodwill gift certificates, cash, or check in the Alms for the Needy SVdP Box (located next to the south entrance of the sanctuary) or hand them to a SVdP representative or Parish staff member. Please contact: Jan Sinkovec at for more information. 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 the 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 donation (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 and girls who are pregnant and to let them know Life is a beautiful choice. 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. The Family Rosary Join us for Family Rosary Saturday Devotion, requested by Our Lady Stewardship Report Sunday Collection October 18, 2015 $ 22, Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 22, Difference $ Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 353, Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 354, Difference $ (380.38) World Mission Sunday 10/18/15 $ 5, Prior Year World Mission Sunday $ 5, Difference $ (595.57) *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments. St. Mary School Certificate Program Did you know we have the same gift cards here as those other places? YES! But this program contributes to the St. Mary Home and School Association (H.S.A.). We sell GIFT CARDS from over 200 restaurants and stores! A parent will be in the Narthex after mass to sell from inventory or you can place an order for delivery this week. Thank You! Jewel $25, $100 Bath & Body Works $10 Walgreen s $25 Panera $10 T.J. Maxx $25 Barnes & Noble $10 Target $25, $100 Starbucks $10 Amazon.com $25 Home Depot $25 i-tunes $15 Land s End $25 Shell Gas $25, $100 Mariano s $25 Kohl s $25 (can be used to pay bill)

5 Feast of All Souls November 2 Because we know that death is not the end of life, it is not morbid for us Christians to visit the graves of our loved ones who have died. It is good to visit the cemetery, especially on November 2 and then throughout the month of November, when the church celebrates the communion of saints and souls and looks forward to that harvest at the end of time when all will be gathered into the new Jerusalem. We decorate the graves of our loved ones because we believe that in baptism they have died with Christ and thus Christ will raise them up. So we place on the grave an evergreen wreath the ancient crown of victory over death and a reminder of the eternal life promised to us in the first sacrament. Or we light vigil candles on the grave, keeping one lit throughout November a reflection of the light of Christ given to each one of us on our baptism day, and a reminder of the wise bridesmaids who kept their lamps lit while waiting for the groom to come so that the wedding could begin. Remember Mary Magdalene and the other two Marys going to visit Jesus tomb. Confident that what they found, you will one day find, make pilgrimages to the graves of your loved ones this month. Pray at each grave: Eternal rest grant unto Name, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her/him. May she/he rest in peace. May her/his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Copyright 1993 Archdiocese of Chicago. Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL ; Text by David Philippart. SPECIAL MASS ON THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS All parishioners are invited to remember their dead at an All Souls Day mass, 7:00 PM, November 2nd. We will give special remembrance to those members of our parish family who have died in the last year. Strategies for Coping with the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One All adult parishioners who are grieving are welcome to attend a special presentation on coping during the holiday season: Monday, November 16, 2015 St. Mary Meeting Room 1:00pm OR 7:00pm Feel free to bring a friend After the presentation, there will be time for hospitality & informal discussion If you would like more information please contact Diane Mulroe at / dmulroe@stmota.org To register for this presentation please fill out the form below and return to the parish office: Strategies for Coping with the Holidays After the Death of Loved One Name: Phone# Deceased Name: Date of Death: Your relationship to deceased: Please circle which session you would like to attend: 1:00pm Remembering Our Dead: the remembrance table 7:00pm Everyone is invited to place a photograph or other memento of a deceased family member or friend on our table of remembrance. This table is placed near the votive candles on the west wall of the sanctuary. Also placed there will be the Book of the Dead, in which the names of our beloved dead may be written. All items should be marked with your name so that they may be easily returned to you. The table will remain in place during the month of November.

6 ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION WOMEN S RETREAT an Advent Retreat St. Mary of the Annunciation Women s Retreat 'An Advent Retreat' December 5th & 6th, 2015 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 $125 for 1 night in a private room with 3 meals. If you would like to arrive Friday night the cost is $175. For additional information, contact Linda Zucco at or zuc5@comcast.net. Women s Retreat 2015 Registration Form Name Telephone Number One night Two nights I will arrange my own transportation Please include me in a carpool Total Included Lay Ministry Alumni Project Invites you to participate in the Fr. Patrick O'Malley "Perspectives on the Scriptures" Memorial Conference on 10/31/2015 Fr. Patrick O Malley was a priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago for 56 years, and a beloved friend to St. Mary, passing away in Fr. O Malley worked diligently and effectively to connect life with faith for the people of God. He had a great love for scripture and wrote Perspectives on the Scriptures for the Archdiocese of Chicago s Catholic New World newspaper for many years. The Fr. Patrick O Malley Perspectives on the Scriptures Memorial Conference is designed for all people seeking a deeper relationship with Christ. The first of three yearly conferences will take place on Saturday, October 31, on the beautiful and sacred grounds of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. This life giving conference includes: 9:00 Fruit, Coffee, Juice 9:30 Welcome, Opening Prayer by Fr. Thomas Baima, Vice Rector for Academic Affairs 9:40 ACTA Foundation Fr. O'Malley Project and Amazing Contributions of Fr. O Malley by Msgr. John Canary, Vicar General Emeritus and Fr. Ron Lewinski, Delegate for Parish Transformation. 10:00 Two talks each by noted scripture scholars Fr. John Lodge, professor of Biblical Studies, and Fr. John Kartje, Rector/ President 4:00 Mass with Fr. John Kartje REGISTRATION is required by Monday, October 26th. There is a $10 fee for the Conference (includes lunch). USML cannot accept walk ins at the door. For more information and registration instructions jenpepping@gmail.com or visit the parish website for links to registration. Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief: Mario Leiseca and for the repose of all who have recently died: For Widowed Men & Women There will be a retreat/workshop Nov. 14 & 15, 2015, and on Jan. 16 & 17, 2016, at Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer (located in Lemont on Alvernia Manor s campus). Being widowed is a special loss, and this program is designed especially to help the widowed find hope & joy again. Incls. overnight and meals. Space limited register early. Ph: Joyful Again Widowed Ministry You can also see us on our website or us at joyfulagain7211@gmail.com.

7 F isch ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer While most of us have the gift of vision, we still have our glaring blind spots. Like Bartimaeus in today s Gospel, you and I need the saving love of Jesus so that we might see more clearly, more completely. One of the ways in which we are often blind is that we tend to pay attention only to issues that strike close to home; we are only slightly aware of events happening elsewhere. And when we do pay attention, our interest doesn t last very long. Seriously, how much have you kept abreast of the aftermath from the flooding that afflicted areas of South Carolina a few weeks ago? Or the forest fires in the Pacific Northwest? Furthermore, our news reports only provide scant coverage of events in other nations. At times it seems as if we have the attitude of If it didn t happen in America, it didn t happen. Jesus, son of David, have pity on me...i want to see. As followers of Christ, we ought to see that we are all sisters and brothers. When it comes to love and compassion, we should recognize no borders, no nationality. You and I need to make the effort of being aware of what is happening in the lives of others...and then respond to the best of our ability. We need to see both acute disasters and chronic conditions of suffering in all its forms physical, emotional and spiritual. Providing a bit of perspective on the great and complex issues facing the Church and the world, one bishop at the synod taking place in Rome told a reporter: Almost half of the world lives with less than what a cappuccino costs in this neighborhood, less than two euros a day, and 80 percent of the world lives on less than $10 a day, with rising intensity in his voice. There s 150 million homeless people, 100 million orphans, 60 million refugees. There is the ongoing struggle in Ukraine, war in Syria, ISIS atrocities and the list can go on and on. These issues don t often make it to America s radar screen and when they do they don t stay there for long. They are quickly replaced by the latest celebrity red carpet fashion or scandal. Jesus, son of David, have pity on me...i want to see. These are just a few examples of suffering and need of which most of us are barely aware. And then there are those who are invisibly suffering here in our own community. Even when we are not blind to the existence of these situations, we can be numbed by the sheer number and enormity of the problems. What can we do? First, I would suggest that we work to improve our awareness, both global and local. We need to make the effort to educate ourselves via reliable sources and become attentive to issues occurring beyond our own personal lives. Then we need to respond as best we can. This can be caring for the lonely or sick neighbor down the street, contributing grocery items to the food pantry, and donating to St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Relief Services. We cannot remain inattentive and inert, or only concerned by our own problems. Jesus, son of David, have pity on me...i want to see. One of my homiletic resources writes: Who is the model disciple? If it s the Gospel of Mark, chances are it s not the disciples. They re too busy deciding who can and cannot talk with Jesus. They may be walking with him out of Jericho, but they re not necessarily following. No, that role goes to Bartimaeus, who though blind is the only one who sees the Messiah in Jesus. He has faith: He s persistent; he won t be shushed. In the whole Gospel of Mark only he calls Christ Clean the Church Day Saturday, November 14, 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 vacuum cleaners, hand vacs, extension cords, some time and elbow grease. Need service hours? This qualifies! Come when you can that morning, and stay for as long as you can. Children s Liturgy of the Word 5:00pm Saturday and 9:30am Sunday Masses Children s Liturgy is open to all children ages 4 years to 5 th grade and there is no sign-up necessary. Children are dismissed from mass with their catechists to listen to the readings and discuss what they hear. Catechists share the Scripture readings and help the children better understand what they have heard. We also have teen volunteers who help the leaders should a child need to use the bathroom or be returned to parents in church. Children are expected to behave as if they are in a religion session and should leave all toys, dolls, blankets, etc in church with mom and dad. Misbehaving children may be returned to their parents. Featured CD for October The Jesuits, The Church, & The Papacy By Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ The election of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope in Church history, has dramatically increased popular interest in the Jesuit Order. In this presentation, Mark Brumley interviews Ignatius Press's founder and editor, Jesuit Father Joseph Fessio. He shares the story and influence of the Jesuits throughout Church History, reflects on his own life and experience as a Jesuit, and speaks especially about Pope Francis. 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. Master. And he s willing to get up and follow not his own way but the way of Jesus even though that road goes to Jerusalem. Like Bartimaeus, may you and I have our blindness cured because we persistently seek and follow the Lord and his Way. May we develop and sustain our awareness and our commitment to bringing God s tangible compassion to those in any sort of need, whether they be near or far. Jesus, son of David, have pity on me...i want to see. If you wish to contact me, just leave a note in the Parish Office or send an to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

8 Presenter: Fr. Ron Gollatz FORMATION AND TRAINING FOR New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist When: Saturday November 7, 2015 Where: St. Joseph Parish 114 Lincoln Avenue, Round Lake Time: 8:30 AM Registration 9:00-Noon Training Workshop This preparation session will focus on: The Ministry of Eucharist: Our Baptismal Call to Ministry A Theology of Eucharist as Celebrated in the Roman Catholic Tradition Rooted in scripture and the early Church, through the Second Vatican Council Historical aspects of our celebration of Eucharist in practice and devotion. Review of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and how our ministry as EOM s fits Questions and Answers To Register please contact Diane Raihle by praisereled@msn.com or by 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. Hope Out of Darkness I was a stranger and you welcomed me.. (Matthew 25:35) View them as persons, seeing their faces and listening to their stories To respond in a way which is always humane, just and fraternal. We need to avoid a common temptation nowadays: to discard whatever proves troublesome. ~Pope Francis, Address to Congress, 09/24/2015 During this month of Respect Life, let us reflect on the words of Pope Francis who reminds us that, as Catholics, we have the moral responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage including immigrants and refugees. ACTIONS: Urge President Obama to end family detentions by signing a petition. Print out a form or sign the electronic version at or call for details. Stepping Stones is dedicated to raising awareness, understanding, and the prevention of domestic violence by educating our community and supporting the victims and survivors of emotional, financial, physical and sexual abuse. This month we are broadening our focus to include family violence and other intimate partner violence. ELDER ABUSE No age group or gender is immune to family violence. The elderly may be victims as well. The types of abuse suffered by older family members are similar to those experienced by younger adults, teens & children including physical, emotional & sexual violence. It may also include neglect, financial exploitation & desertion. The violence occurs not only in the family home, but may occur in nursing homes, assisted or supportive living facilities. The power & control can be exerted by their spouse, child(ren), another relative, a friend, a hired caregiver, or personnel in an independent, supportive or skilled care community. Elder abuse is known to happen in all communities, among all socioeconomic, ethnic & cultural groups. The incidence likely exceeds the numbers of reported cases. Out of intimidation by & fear of the perpetrator or not being believed, victims may remain silent. Sources such as the CDC, Administration on Aging & the National Center on Elder Abuse estimate that one to two million Americans or about 1 in 9 or 1 in 10 seniors are victims of abuse. In fiscal year 2015, Catholic Charities Northwest (Adult Protective Services) received 214 reports of abuse, neglect & exploitation in its Wheeling Township service area. Fifty-six of those alleged victims were Arlington Heights community members. If the Elk Grove Township (reported to Kenneth Young Center) figures for Arlington Heights were to be included, the number of victims would be higher. Signs of elder abuse may include: Physical bruises, cuts, sprains or fractures, burns; witnessing the senior being handled roughly Emotional alteration in usual behavior socially isolated, sad or less with it ; hearing or noting disrespectful actions or verbalizations toward the older adult Neglect/ Self-neglect unkempt, unwashed, teeth not brushed; loss of weight; pressure sores; unclean surroundings; too many or too few medications in pill boxes Financial unexpected change in bank accounts or cash on hand Sexual bruising or other signs of injury around the breasts, thighs or genital area or any elder s report of sexual assault or rape Other hesitancy to see or be cared for by a particular person If you witness or suspect elder abuse, you should: Call 911 if there is immediate danger Phone the 24-hour Adult Protective Services (APS) Hotline at Contact the IL Senior Helpline at or (TTY) Call the Palatine/ Wheeling Township area APS (Catholic Charities Northwest) at or the Elk Grove/ Schaumburg area APS (Kenneth Young Center) at Office for Immigrant Affairs and Immigration Education 3525 S. Lake Park Ave, Chicago, IL Elena Segura (312) , esegura@archchicago.org

9 Still-Point in the Whirlwind: Pathways of Care for an Alzheimer s Patient or Caretaker with Julie Raino, M.Div., M.Ed., GC-C How can my care for my Loved One with Alzheimer s reflect God s love? How can I find God s peace and confidence as I face the ravages of this disease? How can my caregiving be understood as prayer? Gather together to explore how to offer support, spiritual comfort and hope for Care-Receivers and learn to hold God at the center of life while we care for others. November 12, :00-9:00PM St Francis Xavier Parish, Xavier Room, 808 Linden Ave, Wilmette, IL Free and open to everyone For more information contact Andrea Hug at ahugsfx@gmail.com Carmel Catholic High School Open House Planned Carmel Catholic High School, four-time Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, cordially invites you to its 2015 Open House on Sunday, November 8, 2015 from Noon to 3 p.m. This event will give prospective families the opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty, staff, current students, and learn more about the Carmel Catholic community. Guided tours will begin at the Auditorium Entrance throughout the event. For more information, please contact CCHS Director of Admissions, Mr. Brian Stith, at Pre-registration is available online at Surely It Is God Who Saves Me Isiah 12:2 6, paraphrased by Carl P. Daw, Jr. Surely it is God who saves me; trusting him I shall not fear. For the Lord defends and shields me and his saving help is near. So rejoice as you draw water from salvation s living spring; in the day of your deliverance thanks the Lord, his mercies sing. Make his deeds know to all peoples; tell out his exalted Name. Praise the Lord, who has done great things all his works, his might proclaim. Zion, lift your voice in singing; for with you has come to dwell, in your very midst, the great and Holy One of Israel.

10 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time out of the ordinary coming down the road that day. Like most blind people of his time, he spent his days begging for alms or food, hoping to get enough to sustain him for one more day. So he had nothing to lose in crying out to Jesus for help, and in accepting Jesus invitation to come and be healed. SHHHHHHHH... SONS OF THUNDER, SON OF FEAR Last week Mark made an example of James and John, the sons of thunder. In today s Gospel passage he gives us an example of faith in Bartimaeus, whose name means son of fear (our English word timid is in there). Most of us can identify with James and John during those times when we would like to acquire or think we have obtained places of honor and authority. We can also identify with those times we are timid, fearful, unsure. Perhaps because he was sightless, Bartimaeus was able to tell that there was a certain something special and Alvernia Alumnae Annual Fall Gathering On Sunday, November 1, 2015 the Alvernia Alumnae Association will hold its Annual Fall Gathering at Our Lady, Mother of the Church, 8701 West Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL The Memorial Mass is at 3:00 p.m. followed by light refreshments and visiting. Family and friends are welcome to join us for this special afternoon. The Alvernia Alumnae Association welcomes anyone who attended, taught, worked at or was otherwise affiliated with Alvernia High School in Chicago, Illinois. Our mission is to fund raise for the School Sisters of St. Francis; last year the association raised more than $20,000 for the School Sisters retirement fund. God s Word Today The liturgical year is beginning to draw to a close. Today s Gospel story of the curing of Bartimaeus is a cue for us to open our own eyes and review just how far we have come on this year s journey of faith. We have heard much, especially over the past several weeks, that challenges the accepted attitudes and behaviors of our society. We have been asked to examine the strength of our various relationships. We have been challenged to embrace the cross of Christ. If we have moved very little on our journey, we are given a chance this week to make a new commitment. Let us make the words of Bartimaeus our own: Master, I want to see. From Saint Margaret Sunday Missal, copyright J. S. Paluch Company Scripture scholars have long noted the Messianic secret in Mark s Gospel, wherein Jesus attempts to silence people who have discerned his true identity. In today s miracle the last Jesus will perform in Mark s Gospel before entering Jerusalem to meet his suffering and death Mark reverses this pattern. When Bartimaeus cries out to Jesus, Son of David, it is the crowd that tries to silence him. This time, however, Jesus himself invites Bartimaeus, who has already displayed his faith in crying out to Jesus for healing, to come forward, to be vocal about his faith and to regain his sight. Giving up everything he has (for a beggar, his cloak), Bartimaeus does come forward to see Jesus identity revealed, and to go forth proclaiming the Good News of his renewed life. Last week we learned that true discipleship exists in living for the service of others; this week we learn that true discipleship is in accepting the invitation to faith in Jesus, and going forth to shout that faith to everyone. Copyright 2005, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Worldwide Marriage Encounter Do you live the beatitudes in your marriage? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are December 11-13, 2015 or February 12-14, 2016 or April 8-10, 2016, all at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at or contact us through

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 After Hours Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Pastor Rev. Nathaniel Payne Ext. 212 Associate Pastor Rev. Matthew Alexander Resident 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. William Zerwer Maintenance Rev. James Presta Weekend Associate Pastoral Council Jon Matousek Mary Lou Loomis Jen Pepping Cassandra Dye Kathy Lenzen Pete Coughlin Gina Debord Jill Stowe Roni Hertel Dan Prezell Sheila Dalton Carey Marciniak Maravie 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.