APRIL 19, RD SUNDAY IN EASTER

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1 APRIL 19, RD SUNDAY IN EASTER Living God s Word The Eucharist is meant to energize us to take Christ's presence out into the world. It may be easy to see ourselves in today's scriptures as the weak sinners, but we should also envision ourselves in the roles of Peter, John, and Luke. In the Eucharist Jesus feeds us and sends us to "preach in his name to all the nations" (Luke 24:47). We are his witnesses. Copyright (c) 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Reflecting on God s Word Some vaccinations only last so long. After a predictable amount of time the immunity wears off and people are susceptible to the same old disease again. That s when it s time for a booster shot. It seems that we also need booster shots for faith. Baptism alone is not enough. The joy and peace that filled our communities two weeks ago are probably starting to flag and our old selves may be starting to reemerge. We need a weekly dose of Resurrection appearances, in the Eucharist we share. All three of this week s readings as well as the psalm point out the weakness of our human faith. Yet they emphasize the forgiveness and blessing that are always available to those who turn to Jesus Christ the righteous one. Can we recognize ourselves in Luke s Gospel today? Do we realize how deeply we depend on our weekly booster shot of the Eucharist to remember and reclaim the saving presence of the risen Lord? Virginia Stillwell Copyright 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; jn 6:35-40; Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18

2 Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Priests Fr. Presta Fr. Payne Fr. Jacob Fr. Payne Deacons Deacon Bob Deacon Matthew Deacon Gary Deacon Mike Lectors Eucharistic Ministers J. Schwartz C. Hendricks Deacon G. VanCura D. Suhling C. Fisher B. Steiner C. Kasamis J. Murphy J. Koch, P. Koch Liturgical Ministers April 25 & 26, 2015 K. Lenzen P. Coughlin Deacon D. DeSalvo A. Rafferty III S. Ratajczak L. Bosshart C. Cline K. Samp S. Stahl D. Fuller D. Prezell M. Arata Deacon C. Lutzow J. Philbin C. Orlowski, J. Orlowski L.M. Davis J. Rutledge, M. Rutledge B. Declaire-Aden, K. Declaire-Aden C. Starck D. Wittgen S. Poletto Deacon M. Crutcher W. Roberts J. Weiler D. Weiler S. Scesniak M. Schofield A. Schofield K. Job Mass Intentions Monday, April 20 8:00AM Henrietta Buerger req. The Buerger Family Tuesday, April 21, Saint Anselm, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family Wednesday, April 22 8:00AM Frank & Susan Pajak req. Gus, Valerie & Betty Glyptis Mary Jo Burkhalter req. Frassati Athletics Thursday, April 23, Saint George, Martyr; Saint Adalbert, Bishop & Martyr 8:00AM Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family Marcelline Vasofsky req. Chester Vasofsky 9:00AM Wally Zdanowicz req. Victoria Hansen Friday, April 24, Saint Fidelis of Sigmaningen, Priest & Martyr 8:00AM Aurea Mastica Charles C. & Pia Stabb req. Lyle Stabb Saturday, April 25 5:00PM Curt Schey req. Susan, His Mother Leonard Len Poletto req. Dick & Nancy Bingham LeRoy Hertel req. Bill & Ann Steffenhagen Al Hakala req. His Wife, Sophie & Family Wally Zdanowicz req. Poletto Family Sunday, April 26 7:30AM For the Sick & Troubled Who Seek Divine Help & Cure Through the Intercession of Blessed Frederic Ozanam Frank Wagner req. His Sister, Lillan Hertel Mary Lou Diebold req Ray & Jean Record 9:30AM For the Soldiers Defending Our Country & For Peace Mary Jacqueline Slusser req. Mark & Kathy Ladewig Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family Edelle Baranoski req. The Kirn Family Richard & Jeanne Fox req. Roy & Peggy Fickel Jim & Sophia Kirn req. Jim & Nancy Kirn, Children 11:30AM For The Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation WEDDING BANNS Kevin Mitchell & Kristin Kazner II The Week Ahead Sunday, April 19, Cookbook, Girl Scout Cookies and Rosary Sale 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 4:00PM High School Youth Ministry Monday, April 20 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Tuesday, April 21 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary s Circle 9:15AM Lectio Divina Study 5:30PM Drop In House High School Ministry 5:30PM Religious Education Program 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul Meeting 7:30PM Lectio Divina Study Wednesday, April 22 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:45AM Lectio Divina Study 6:00PM PADS 6:00PM Confirmation Dinner & Rehearsal Thursday, April 23 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mass 9:00AM Mary s Circle 7:30PM Confirmation Friday, April 24 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Divine Mercy 6:00PM Youth Ministry Babysitting 6:00PM Challenge Girls Father Daughter Dance Saturday, April 25 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, April 26 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 4:00PM Junior High Youth Ministry

3 Archdiocese of Chicago, Vicariate I, Deaneries ABC & DEF Ministry Commissions Present: Youth Ministry Car Wash! May 2 & 3 During Mass The Youth Ministry Car Wash will be held May 2 & 3 during all the masses. All proceeds will help defray the cost of our upcoming mission trip to Philadelphia in June. Thank you in advance for your support! HUNGERING AND THIRSTING FOR JUSTICE Jesus includes hunger and thirst for justice as one of the Beatitudes. What does that mean? How can we awaken this hunger in others? Please join us for an interactive workshop. Recommended Audience: Coordinators and members of parish social justice/human concerns ministries. SPEAKER: Jude Huntz Jude Huntz is the Director of the Office of Peace and Justice for the Archdiocese. He is a graduate of Canisius College, the University of Dallas and Loyola University of Chicago. He has been a successful, award-winning school teacher before moving to parish ministry, diocesan ministry and national leadership positions in the diocesan social justice ministry. This is the same event offered on two different dates. When: Tuesday, April 21 & Wednesday, April 29, 7:00 9:00 p.m. Where: Holy Family Parish (April 21) 2515 W. Palatine Road Inverness, Illinois ST. Joseph Parish Formation Center (April 29) Mil Park Strip Shopping Center Milwaukee Avenue Libertyville, Illinois Mil Park Shopping Center is in downtown Libertyville, one block south of the church. Parking and entrance for the Center is at the back of the building off Hurlburt Street. Registration for Holy Family site: Sue Geegan (sgeegan@holyfamilyparish.org) or Registration for St. Joseph site: Dennis Brown (dgbrown52@aol.com) or Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, Mundelein, IL (in the northern suburbs), on May 1-3, Cost is just $185 for meals and a single room. Take a chance and get involved... you won't regret it! Call (312) , reflect.chicagoland@gmail.com, or visit for details. Being an Authentic Catholic Woman: An Information Afternoon Theresians in your community invite you to come to a Information Afternoon at Santa Maria del Popolo Parish Center, 151 N. Lincoln (first building north of school), Mundelein, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. on Sunday, May 3 rd. Learn more about this wonderful group of women in your neighborhood. Are you looking for a way to deepen your spiritual life and grow in your understanding of what is true and essential to being a Christian woman a woman who is alive, aware, and caring? If you are looking for a supportive faith community that can challenge you to live an authentic Christian life as a woman, Theresians may be for you! We welcome all women who desire to grow spiritually within a community. Theresians pledge support by prayerfully nurturing, affirming and empowering one another to be come the women God intends them to be. By living according to five dimensions: Spirituality, Education, Vocation, Community and Ministry, we grow in gospel values. We invite you to explore our website ( For more information about local communities, call Rosemary at , or jean at newtonj35@yahoo.com, subj. heading Theresians. Carmel Catholic High School Spring Musical Thoroughly Modern Millie the Tony Award-winning musical based on the 1967 film starring Julie Andrews. Performances are Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carmel Catholic High School auditorium. Childcare During Mass St. Mary s Childcare Ministry offers childcare during 9:30 Mass. Childcare takes place in meeting room 3 and is open to children ages 6 months to 4 years. There is no sign-up; it is based on first-come, first-served. If you have questions please contact Kitty White, Childcare Coordinator at kitty.white.kw@gmail.com. Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief and for the Ila Jennings repose of all who have recently died, especially

4 Challenge Daddy/Daughter Dance Friday, April 24, :00PM 8:00PM Little Church Basement $15.00 Suggested donation per couple. Remember that this is our main fundraiser for the year, so think: the more we fundraise here the more Operation Christmas Child boxes we can send next October/November. Girls and their fatherly figure are invited to Our Glow in the Dark Disco Extravaganza! For our main fundraiser of the year, we want everyone and their uncle to come and enjoy food and beverages on us! We thank you for your participation in the past and look forward to seeing you in the little church basement for our party! Call Maria Cushing at Saturday, April 25 th, 10:30 11:30 am, Diantha Hall (school gym) Have you tried our Fresh Produce options? Select from 3 different fresh produce options to fit your lifestyle, including an organic option. I ordered the Family Produce Assortment and it was FANTASTIC! It has 2lbs of red grapes, 3lbs of gala apples, 3lbs of Valencia oranges, 3lbs of potatoes, 2lbs of yellow onions, 1 pint of sweet grape tomatoes and 2lbs of carrots all for $ Great quality and good value! Check out the flyer (located in the narthex) or go to Please return your order form by Monday, April 20 th in the red box located in the Narthex kiosk or order online until TUESDAY, April 21 st by 11:00 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Becky & Dan Casper at or Join the Meditation Garden Ministry We invite you to be a part of the Meditation Garden ministry! We are looking for individuals to assist in the planting & maintaining of the Meditation Garden. This beautiful space just outside our narthex provides a serene place for prayer and meditation with many varieties of beautiful plants, trees and shrubs surrounding our shrines to the Holy Family and St. Francis of Assisi. No experience is necessary, just a willing heart and up to 8 hours of your time per month. Bring your own tools or use ours. Students, if you need service hours, here is a great place to get involved. Call or text Richard for more info. Youth Ministry Babysitting Night Hey parents! Looking for a babysitter so you can go out on a Friday night? On Friday, April 24 our youth group will be hosting our babysitting night in Diantha Hall from 6-9 PM for children age four and older. Teens will be on hand to play games, sports, color, read, and watch movies with your children while you enjoy some time off! Snacks will be provided, but we recommend your child eat dinner before they come. We are raising funds for our mission trip to Philadelphia this coming June. There is no set cost for each child; however, donations will be accepted. To sign up, please contact Benjamin Valle at ext 230 or bvalle@stmota.org. Please include the names and ages of your children in your RSVP. Save the Date for SonRock Kids Camp VBS! Vacation Bible School We are looking forward to working with your children this June 15 th -19 th! Contact Tara Wojcik at tarawojcik@gmail.com or with any questions. VBS Needs Your Talent! Do you enjoy sharing your love of God with others? That is all you need to be a part of the VBS planning team! We will provide the support you need and would love to see some new faces on this ministry team. Currently we are in need of some music leaders (the music and actions are easy and fun!), a 3 year old preschool coordinator (we have a book packed with ideas!), and some people who would love to turn St. Mary school into a campground with our decorations group! Please ask for more details: Tara Wojcik tarwojcik@gmail.com or

5 Dear St. Mary Parishioners: Last fall, I was inspired to watch a group of dedicated parishioners come together to create a vision for the future of St. Mary. It was an amazing journey that helped me to better understand the needs of the parish and the way in which we are being called to serve God at this place and time in history. Thank you to the many who walked this journey with me and so generously shared their time and their love for St. Mary. Over the next several months I will be sharing more about the Parish Transformation Plan, including new parish leadership structures to support all the work of the parish. I invite you to read more about the St. Mary PT plan in the following pages. Please continue to pray for St. Mary as we respond to our call to serve the mission of Christ. Let us pray for one another, What is Parish Transformation? Parish Transforma on (PT) is a process offered through the Archdiocese of Chicago to strengthen parishes and help them to be more effec ve in fulfilling the mission Christ entrusted to his Church. The objec ves of PT work are: Renew parish commitment to the Mission of Christ. Create a unified pastoral vision for the future that links mission and resources. Establish goals and define resources necessary to accomplish the mission. What have we done so far at St. Mary? Over 12 weeks, a team of over 50+ volunteers worked together to iden fy strengths and unique gi s that give our parish its dis nct character. Through the help of a facilitator, and using input from our parish survey, the team assessed the current state of the parish, areas of opportunity, and created a vision for the future to recommit our parish to the mission of Christ. A er much prayer and reflec on, the team created a new Mission Narra ve for St. Mary Parish and developed a detailed Ac on Plan for the areas of focus (shared in the following pages). What s coming next? This is just the beginning! Now that the planning phase is complete, we have transi oned to the implementa on phase. Many teams have formed to research and explore areas of opportunity iden fied in the Parish Plan. Brian Dalton, the St. Mary implementa on coordinator, will help to manage ac on teams created to start work on the Parish Plan, which will con- nue over the next few years. Father Jerry will con nue to speak about important updates as work con nues. Fr. Jerry will also host a Leadership Forma on Evening on Tuesday, May 5th for those interested in learning more about serving on parish leadership commissions. Watch for this invita on in the bulle n. How can you help? Read more about the St. Mary ac on plan and areas of focus in the following pages. Talk with the PT team members about the work and their excitement for the future. Watch the bulle n, and the PT page at for ways you can get involved! The planning phase was just the beginning. It is now up to all of us to transform St. Mary for its mission in service to Christ. Please con nue to pray for St. Mary, and for all those who con nue to build the Kingdom of God. For ques ons on implementa on plans, call the parish office or contact Brian Dalton at Booksdalton@gmail.com.

6 Building the Parish Transformation Plan A team of 50+ St. Mary parishioners worked together to build a vision for the future. Prayerful Reflection Process began with 6 weeks of reflec on and con- nued group discussion. The St. Mary Parish Transforma on Team prayerfully considered: Our rich parish history and who we are. The charism of our patron saint, the blessed Mary of the Annuncia on. Strengths of the parish, termed our Pearls of Great Price, and also areas of opportunity. The team selected two areas of focus, Communio and Call to Holiness, supported by a renewed Spiritual Stewardship, to revitalize and recommit our parish to the Mission of Christ. Vision for the Future Using what was learned during the weeks of reflec- on, and with input from the parish survey, the team created an ac on plan, which includes: A Mission Narra ve to ar culate the unique way in which St. Mary is called to live out the mission of Christ at this me and place. A unified pastoral vision for the future that links mission and resources to support the parish in its mission. A plan with defined ac on items to strengthen the parish and increase the engagement and par cipa on of parishioners. New Parish Leadership As part of the plan, the team recognized the urgent need for leadership structure at St. Mary. In addi on to the Office of the Pastor and the Parish Staff, an expanded leadership structure is essen al to suppor ng the plan and the mission of the parish. The Pastoral Council is necessary to serve in an advisory capacity to the pastor, to priori ze parish needs, and provide leadership in planning for the future. Leadership Commissions are needed to coordinate the efforts of parish ministries and communicate with the Pastoral Council.

7 The St. Mary Parish Transformation Action Plan Includes two primary areas of focus: Communio and Call to Holiness. These focus areas do not work separately, but together to support parishioners and the parish in mission. A financial ac on plan that connects resources to support the plan and all the work of the parish. The expanded leadership structure to support the parish in mission, includes a new Pastoral Council, and Leadership Commissions. These structures will coordinate all ministries at St. Mary. Building Blocks to Mission The St. Mary Parish Transforma on Team selected these two important areas of focus for its plan: Communio: A focus on Communio is more than simply building community at the parish. Communio is a community centered in Christ, bound by the sacrament of bap sm, strengthened in the Eucharist, where all feel welcome and supported. Communio will create evangelizers and missionaries for God s work. Call to Holiness: Through bap sm, we are all called to holiness, each in our own unique way. We grow in holiness with the help of others, walking together on this journey of faith. Our parish must foster spiritual growth, provide companionship and affirma on, and help people to discern God s call for their life. St. Mary will strive to be fer le ground from which saints can grow.

8 Thank you to the many volunteers who participated in the Parish Transformation planning process your work will bear much fruit for the Kingdom of God. Mike Alandy Michael Duffy Kathy Lenzen Dick Robb Maravie Alandy Cassandra Dye Mary Lou Loomis Charlene Robb Dan Alvarez Jackie Fisher Jordan Luhr Lori Roberts Kathleen Arata Patrick J. Fisher Jennifer Lukas Duane Schmidt Chris Aspegren Roger Fisher Carey Marciniak Fran Schmidt Katie Aspegren Jackie Fosselman Sue Matousek Michelle Schofield Jennifer Barnes Denise Fuller Joe Murphy Penny Sheppard Kathi Barrett Joe Gannon Tari McQuillen Ernie Sims Tony Barrett John Gannon Richard Mire Dick Slater Bonnie Bjerning Linda Green Larry Molloy Terry Slater Jill Boos Rita Gunther Al Olorvida Mary Soder Sheila Bosshart Judy Hammel Jen Olorvida Betty Steiner Ellen Boyd Judy Hegerle Ron Otrembiak Jill Stowe Angela Bujan Amy Heinzinger Kathy Pannhausen Diana Suhling Elliott Bujan Veronica Hertel Jen Pepping Jan Swanson Natasha Campos Tim Hopkins Richard Peterson John Szalinski Debbie Chin Laura Ippolito Dawn Peterson Kathy Talend Peter Coughlin Lori Kampf Bob Poletto Dan Thompson Brian Dalton Loretta Kandefer Sue Poletto John Thottathil Sheila Dalton Mary Ellen Kelly Sharon Popielewski Jacquin Valdes Lisa Marie Davis Terri Kennedy Tom Powell Diane Weiler Gina DeBord Aurelie Krauss Janice Powell Stan Zagula RoseMarie Domeny Donna Krzyzanowski Dan Prezell Dustin Zubert Barbara Duffy Kathy Lackie Roberta Quick Linda Zucco St. Mary of the Annunciation Mission Narrative Having prayed over and studied the components that give life to a parish s mission, we the people of St. Mary of the Annuncia on Parish propose the MISSION to which God is calling us: Our Blessed Mother responded to God s call with a clear and unhesita ng Yes. Let it be done to me according to Your will (Luke 1:38). We, the people of St. Mary of the Annuncia on, are called by God, as His humble servants, to respond with our own yes. Like Mary, we do not fully understand what God s call means, but we know that through our yes, we give witness to the Joy of the Gospel, as with complete trust, we follow wherever God may lead us. We are one body in Christ with many diverse parts, called to discern our personal gi s and respond with absolute commitment to God s call to holiness in our lives. As one family of faith with many, varied gi s and callings, we seek to grow ever deeper in our own rela onship with Christ. Recognizing that we have been richly blessed, we are called to return those gi s to the Lord by serving his people, bringing the light of Christ to the world beyond our parish campus, par cularly to those in greatest need. To realize this calling, we must allow our shared faith, the common thread that binds the patchwork of diversity among our parish family, to unite us and inspire us to truly live as men and women for others. If the long and storied history of our parish holds any lesson for us today, it is that when we heed the words of the Angel Gabriel that nothing is impossible with God, we too can accomplish things that once seemed impossible. Building on this heritage and upon the firm founda on of our many vibrant ministries, our beau ful and prayerful liturgies, and our many mission and outreach opportuni es, we will work to engage all genera ons and reach out to the lost and those who have le the Lord s table, adap ng the ways we communicate and mee ng people where they are on their faith journeys. Inspired by our patron, Mary of the Annuncia on, we will strive at all mes and in all ways to become an ever more vibrant community, rooted in the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives, and ready, as one family of faith, to say Yes to God s call.

9 NATURE S LESSONS Believe one who has tried, you shall find a fuller satisfaction in the woods than in books. The trees and the rocks will teach you that which you cannot hear from the masters. St. Bernard of Clairvaux 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 of Fatima, every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. Stewardship Report Sunday Collection April 5, 2015 $ 23, Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21, Difference $ 1, Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 896, Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 848, Difference $ 48, Easter Sunday, 2015 $ 39, Easter Sunday Prior Year $ 34, Difference $ 4, Good Friday-Holy Land, 2015 $ 3, Good Friday Prior Year $ 3, Difference $ *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments.

10 F isch ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer What is your image of heaven? We all have one. Writers and painters through the ages have speculated. Even the human authors of Scripture fantasized about what the next world is like, using dozens of different images and metaphors. So why shouldn t we ponder this question?! After all, heaven is where we hope to be one day! It seems especially appropriate to ponder heaven during the Easter season when we celebrate the gift of eternal life. Several years ago the editors of U.S. Catholic magazine conducted a survey of their readers notions of heaven. Author Tom McGrath made the following observations regarding the survey and the responses given: Many respondents pictured heaven as a rural setting such as a walled garden, a mountaintop cabin, or a haven in the woods. When asked to comment on the results, church historian Martin Marty said that a culture s image of heaven says a lot about its present situation. Because ours is becoming an increasingly urban culture, heaven for us is what seems just beyond our grasp a natural retreat from the rush of daily life in city or town. But when the Book of Revelation was written, a nomadic, farming culture looked to the shimmering city as their heavenly ideal. Majestic, rising from the plains, shining in the sun, the city captured the imagination of the people as a place of promise and joy. For each of us, our idea of heaven likely holds a clue as to what s missing in our life. For most modern families, that something missing is peace and serenity. Jesus offers us peace, a peace that surpasses our understanding. The way to it is simple, but not easy. It s to love the people we encounter day by day. If we do that with all our hearts, we ll know what Saint Catherine of Siena meant when she said, All the way to heaven is heaven. The idea that our personal notion of what heaven is like in fact reflects what we feel is missing in our present life really struck me. As I examined my own notion of heaven I must admit that I definitely conform to this pattern. Perhaps you will find that the same is true for you. But does this insight serve any useful purpose or is it just intellectual mind candy? I think there is a lesson we can learn and use. Jesus did not call us to only live an other-worldly existence. Rather, he asks us to transform the present world to match the fullness of the next. The Kingdom of God isn t just a heavenly future in a galaxy far, far away ; the Kingdom is meant to be here and now, too. To the extent that we become so fixated on a heavenly future that we ignore or minimize the present world, we give credence to Karl Marx s statement that religion is the opium of the people. Rather, as we recognize what it is we are missing in our personal lives and in the world around us, we should take some steps to fill that longing through our love of Christ and through service to his Gospel. Heaven starts now, not after we die. This is the lesson we can integrate into our daily lives by reflecting on our notion of what the next life is like. In so doing, you and I need to remember that all of our notions of heaven are horribly flawed and inadequate due to our limited human understanding. As wonderful as we can imagine things, God s imagination far surpasses ours. Perhaps the most accurate conclusion is the one offered by St. Paul: Eye has not seen, ear has not heard, nor has it so much as dawned on man what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Cor. 2:9) Happy Easter! If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the Parish Office or send an to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

11 Mass 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 Parish Staff Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Pastor Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 212 Associate Pastor Deacons Mike O Malley, Gary Kupsak Robert Poletto, Mike Alandy Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 216 Director of Music & Liturgy FVipond@stmota.org Ms. Patricia Strang Ext. 310 Principal, St. Mary School pstrang@stmota.org Dr. Diane Vida Principal, Frassati Academy Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education SMatous@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. 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 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.