A Blessing for Fathers

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1 JUNE 17, TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME A Blessing for Fathers We bless you and we praise you, God of our fathers! You are the God of Adam, father of the human family. You are the God of Abraham, our father in faith who was ready and willing to give up everything to be faithful to you. You are the God of Isaac, who was born of laughter and old age, and the God of Jacob, whose clever trick gained an inheritance for twelve tribes of sons and daughters. You are the God of Jesse, from whose loins a nation sprang, a sturdy family tree of monarchs, prophets and priests. You are the God and Father of Israel, your child whom you love with all your heart. You are the God of Zechariah, who fathered the Baptist and taught him the Torah, and of Joachim, the grandfather of Jesus. You are the God of Joseph, who loved and raised Jesus as his own. You are the God and Father of Jesus, and our Father in heaven, too: Holy is your Name! We thank you, God, for the gift of our fathers, for grandfathers and godfathers and fathers-in-law, too. Send your Holy Spirit upon our fathers, in whose laps we were cradled, on whose knees we were bounced, by whose hands we were fed, instructed, at times corrected, in whose company we learned to work and play and pray, at whose side we hear your word and celebrate your mysteries. Heal their pains and disappointments. Forgive all that needs to be forgiven. Give to them the good that they have given others. Welcome into your arms those who have died. Fill this world, O God, with a father s love! We ask this your Son Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray to you as Abba. He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, who is Father of the poor, Copyright 2002 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL ; ; Text by David Philippart. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

2 Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Presiders Fr. Jacob Fr. Kiepura Fr. Alexander Fr. Alexander Deacons Deacon Howard Deacon Gary Deacon Bob Deacon AL Lectors Eucharistic Ministers M. Hendricks C. Hendricks Deacon T. Teehan J. Sinkovec D. Suhling J. Powell T. Powell C. Kasamis D. Washburn S. Washburn LITURGICAL MINISTERS JUNE 23 & 24, 2018 K. Lenzen L. Zyzda Deacon D. Igielski Rafferty III P. Tekampe M. Tekampe K. Lenzen M. Escano L. Zucco R. Peterson M. Ori B. Slack Deacon C. Perrelle S. Gunther K. Pieniazkiewicz C. Lutzow D. Slater J. Rutledge J. Fisher S. Monahan Capulong S. Kajohn J. Matouske R. Melnick Deacon M. Nelsen B. Kupsak M. Job K. Job N. Martin E. Martin D. Wittgen E. McPershon Mass Intentions Monday, June 18 8:00AM Living Ernie DeSalvo req. Wife Diane Rita Schmidt req. Husband Gene & Family Charlie Pasciak req. Sophie & Family Mille Cimpl req. Peter & Lori Roberts Family Karla Adams req. Parents Ed & Marg Stahoviak Gertrude Ewald req. Fanny & Fran LaFord Jim Kirn req. Daughter Nancy & Jeff Uhler Tuesday, June 19 Communion Service Wednesday, June 20 Communion Service Thursday, June 21 Communion Service Friday, June 22 8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry req. Gene Schmidt Family Living: Joe Gross req. Shirley Monahan Calvin Metcalf req. Victoria Hansen Danny Hansen & Brad Hansen, Sr. req. Hansen Family 2:00PM Wedding: Andrea Barr & Nick Maggiore Saturday, June 23 5:00PM Living Duane & Fran Schmidt req. Roger & Laurelie Fr. Ron Lewinski Chester F. Biel, Jr. req. Richard & Jill Schwartz Sr. Grace Panettieri req. The Family Josephine Panettieri req. The Family Kenneth Gauger, Sr. req. The Family Mary Therese Huber req. Brian & Sheila Dalton Sunday, June 24 7:30AM Elizabeth Krzyzowski req. Daughter Pam Riedel & Family Helen Colbert req. RoseMarie Marsh Jaime Bosshart req. Kathy Lenzen Sheila Sims 10th Anniversary req. Husband Ernie 9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 11:30AM Frank Luberda req. The Luberda Family Thomas Schnite req. Wife Bev Eric Steinbach req. Jeanne Cooper Felicidad Noldsco req. Gary & Rita Gunther Stan Cota req. Lil Hertel The Week Ahead Sunday, June 17, - Father s Day 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children Monday, June 18 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Vacation Bible School Tuesday, June 19 8:00AM Communion Service 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Vacation Bible School 9:00AM Lectio Davina Bible Study 9:30AM Senior Mary Circle 6:30PM St. Vincent depaul Society Meeting Wednesday, June 20 8:00AM Communion Service 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Vacation Bible School 3:30PM Care for Our Common Home Meeting Thursday, June 21 8:00AM Communion Service 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Vacation Bible School Friday, June 22 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, June 23 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children 6:00PM Dedication of Memorial to Fr. Ron Lewinski Sunday, June 24 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 6:00PM Ignite High School Youth Group WEDDING BANNS Robyn Connolly &Eric Behm I

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4 Schedule of Liturgies June Monday, June 18, Daily Mass Tuesday, June 19, Communion Service Wednesday, June 20, Communion Service Thursday, June 21, Communion Service The Master Storyteller Friday, June 22, Daily Mass 8:00 AM Big Church In today s Gospel, Jesus is presented to us as the master storyteller. He loved to use parables as a tool for comparing one thing to something else. In most of his parables, Jesus revealed who God is by comparing God s essence or actions with something familiar to his listeners. In the parable of the mustard seed, Jesus proclaims a marvelous and irrefutable truth. His small band of disciples, as insignificant as they may have felt, would one day produce a mighty kingdom whose growth was initiated by God. The seeds of this kingdom were planted by God and it is God who will harvest the fruit brought forth from those seeds. The extent of the growth of God s kingdom cannot be predicted. We must trust the work of the Master s hand as we, the mustard plant, grow and grow. Copyright J. S. Paluch Co., Inc. Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief: Raymond Cerny, Dorothy Miholic and for the repose of all who have recently died: Ellen Kwitakowski, Barbara Gaetano Walter Winkel Pray the Daily Rosary Please join other parishioners in the Eucharistic Chapel following the 8:00 AM Mass Monday through Thursday. Pray the Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is prayed in the Eucharistic Chapel on Fridays immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass.and 3:00 PM during Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Family Rosary Join us for Family Rosary Saturday Devotion, requested by Our Lady of Fatima, every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. COUNTRY FEST 2018 Silent Auction The Country Fest Committee is currently looking for donations for the silent auction. Some ideas of items to donate are concert, theater or sporting event tickets and baskets filled with baby items, coffee, game night, or gardening supplies. If you have an idea for an item that you would like to donate, please contact Katie Aspegren at or ksaspegren@gmail.com. Thank you for your support of Country Fest 2018! Join the Senior Circle Senior Circle group needs new members. We say the rosary every meeting, enjoy scripture reading and fellowship. We meet every Tuesday at 9:30 AM for approximately two hours. We have been together for nine years and enjoy the atmosphere of the church to discuss what matters. If you are interested please contact Victoria at the church office at Our next meeting is May 29th. Stewardship Report Sunday Collection June 10, 2018 $ 21, Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21, Difference $ (261.02) Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 1,108, Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 1,086, Difference $ 21, Difference vs. Last Year $ 17, Fund for Retired Priests 6/10/18 $ 8, Fund for Retired Priests 2017 $ 9, $ (1,318.25) *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments. Featured CD for Summer Who Am I to Judge: Responding to Relativism with Logic and Love by Edward Sri Discussing moral issues with family and friends can be a challenge in a culture that strongly promotes the idea that there is no objective truth. Speaking from a wealth of personal experience, renowned author and theologian Dr. Edward Sri provides 5 keys to enable Christians to oppose with logic and love what Pope Benedict XVI called the dictatorship of relativism. He also clarifies the proper understanding of what it means to judge, and the importance of making good judgments. Feature CDs can be found at the wooden kiosk in the narthex. Please remember a $3 donation per CD is suggested to allow the parish to continue the program and offer new material.

5 F isch ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer Happy Father's Day to all the Dads who have given us life and to all the men in our lives who have taught us how to live! Here is some humor to lighten your celebration of Dads. First, here s one of my favorite Mark Twain quotes: When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned in seven years. The late New York Governor Mario Cuomo wrote: I talk and talk and talk, and I haven't taught people in 50 years what my father taught by example in one week. And for the grandfathers out there: A little girl was sitting on her grandfather's lap as he read her a bedtime story. From time to time, she would take her eyes off the book and reach up to touch his wrinkled cheek. She was alternately stroking her own cheek, then his again. Finally she spoke up, Grandpa, did God make you? Yes, sweetheart, he answered, God made me a long time ago. Oh, she paused. Grandpa, did God make me too? Yes, indeed, honey, he said. God made you just a little while ago. Feeling their respective faces again, she observed, God s getting better at it, isn't he? Dedication of Memorial to Fr. Ron Lewinski Next Saturday, June 23rd After the 5:00 PM Mass Please join us at the 5:00 PM Mass next Saturday, June 23rd, as we remember Fr. Ron Lewinski and dedicate a memorial to him on the hillside overlooking the church. We will be joined by Bishop Rassas and members of Fr. Ron s family. It was from a bench at this location, with its grand vista of our campus, that Fr. Ron monitored the progress of construction of our new church and spent time in prayer and reflection. A memorial plaque and bench will be placed on the newly paved and landscaped area. Also placed there is the cross that was carried for the blessing of the building site. A photograph of the procession with this cross may be seen on the wall of the meeting rooms hallway. From Rev. Morgan Murray: Whenever your kids are out of control, you can take comfort from the thought that even God s omnipotence didn t extend to God s kids. After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing he said was: Don t. Don t what? Adam replied Don t eat the forbidden fruit. God said. Forbidden fruit? We got forbidden fruit? Hey Eve! We got forbidden fruit! No way! Yes way! DON T EAT THAT FRUIT! said God. Why? Because I am your Father and I said so! said God, wondering why he hadn t stopped after making elephants. A few minutes later God saw his kids having an apple break and was angry. Didn t I tell you not to the fruit? the First Parent asked. Uh huh, Adam replied. Then why did you? I dunno, Eve answered. She started it! Adam said. Did not! Did too! Did NOT! Having had it with the two of them, God s punishment was that Adam and Eve should have children of their own. Thus, the pattern was set and it has never been changed. The Classics at Country Fest Are you a classic car enthusiast? Do you have a passion for antique tractors? If so, St. Mary s is the place to be on Sunday, August 5 th. Just like last year, Country Fest 2018 will feature a display of vintage vehicles. Last year we had many classic cars and trucks, more than a dozen antique tractors, and two vintage fire trucks including Mundelein s very own Old Number 1. This year we hope to have an even larger variety of beautiful vintage cars, trucks, tractors and more! And if you happen to own a classic vehicle, here s your chance to show it off. Any classic or collector vehicle is welcome; cars, trucks, tractors motor cycles, even boats. If you have a classic vehicle and would like to display it at Country Fest, please contact John Gannon at jfgannon74@gmail.com or Chuck Stoffel at chuckstoffel@yahoo.com. So, start your engines and mark your calendars for Sunday, August 5 th, and remember to continue to watch the bulletin, the parish website and Facebook page for more exciting Country Fest News! Thanks to all our Dads, those here and those who have returned to their Heavenly Father. We are grateful for your sacrifices, love and example. May you enjoy the blessings and peace you so richly deserve! If you wish to contact me, please send an to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

6 Living God's Word God of all life, we thank you for the many ways life continues to flourish in our world and in our land. Bless the life you have entrusted to our care. Guide us in raising it to harvest. Remove any obstacles we place in its way. We ask this in Jesus' name. Copyright (c) 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Kgs 21:1-16; Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-7; Mt 5:38-42 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 21:17-29; Ps 51:3-6ab, 11, 16; Mt 5:43-48 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 2:1, 6-14; Ps 31:20, 21, 24; Mt 6:1-6, Thursday: Sir 48:1-14; Ps 97:1-7; Mt 6:7-15 Friday: 2 Kgs 11:1-4, 9-18, 20; Ps 132:11-14, 17-18; Mt 6:19-23 Saturday: 2 Chr 24:17-25; Ps 89:4-5, 29-34; Mt 6:24-34 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10; Ps 71:1-6ab, 15ab, 17; 1 Pt 1:8-12; Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6; Ps 139:1-3, 13-15; Acts 13:22-26; Lk 1:57-66, 80 Weekend Mass Times: Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am Reflecting on God s Word I watch most of the children in my three brothers' families growing into what is called "emerging adulthood." It must be very difficult at times for parents, only being able to watch, hope, and pray as their children start to move away from home and begin to make their own way into the world. Will they be safe, make the right choices, be happy? Making use of images from nature, scripture reminds us that God gives the growth, whether it is to mighty cedars springing from small shoots, ripened grain sprouting from the blade, or a fully grown mustard plant emerging from the tiniest of seeds to offer its large branches as housing for the birds. Such poetic language calls us to reflect on the mystery of the kingdom of God, whose seeds were found in the various covenants extended to Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, and then fully enfleshed in Jesus so many millennia ago. This kingdom continues to sprout in our day, often where least expected. Sometimes it breaks through like a mighty cedar, but more often it is a quieter blossoming, suddenly emerging like stalks of grain, or the first signs of life carried in a mother's body. I am sure God has worried for all the children of every age who have filled the earth. The kingdom of life won by Christ continues to have the power to carry all God's sons and daughters into the loving arms of the God Jesus taught us to call Father. --James A. Wallace, C.Ss.R. Copyright (c) 2014, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Recording Secretary Needed for Finance Council The St. Mary of the Annunciation Finance Council is looking for a volunteer to serve as a Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary is not a member of the Council but rather serves to write brief notes/ minutes for each meeting and to assist the Chairperson with other internal communications. This note-taking function does not require extensive financial expertise, although some familiarity with finance concepts and terminology would be helpful. The Council meets monthly, typically on the 3rd Tuesday. If you are interested in interviewing for this role or would like more information, please contact Howard Fischer, the Director of Parish Operations, in the Parish Office or at hfischer@stmota.org. Joyful Again Retreat for Widowed Women and Men For those who are looking for a way to navigate through life s challenges and hoping to once more find joy in living. June 23 & 24: St. Julie Parish, Tinley Park July 21 & 22: Holy Family Parish, Inverness August 11 & 12, Mary Queen, Elmurst joyfulagain7211@gmail.com Web: Phone: Joyful Again Widowed Ministry, Space is limited

7 IT IS GOOD Sunday Night Community Dinner, June 10 Emmaus House of Hospitality Vincentians and friends of the Society served at Sunday s dinner in Lake Zurich. We are grateful to share God s love by supporting Emmaus House s mission to help those struggling with poverty and its uncertainties. The room was filled with over 100 individuals and families, including the cute boy who joined in our group picture! (See more pictures on the SVdP page on the parish website.) Thanks to all the volunteers, our friends at Emmaus House, and Little Joey s. Special gratitude to donors who support the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Mary. We utilize donations to serve the poor in multiple capacities over the course of the year. This meal is just one of the important ways we let people know they are not forgotten. The meal (garden salad, mostaccioli, corn and fresh fruit salad) costs only $4.27 per person! After feeding the guests, the extra tray of garden salad and mostaccioli was taken to American Legion Post 911, Wauconda. If you re interested in volunteering at Emmaus House or at our next dinner in August, please let us know at svdpkda@gmail.com. It is better to be the child of God than king of the whole world. St. Aloysius Gonzaga Have You or Someone You Know Thought About Becoming Catholic? Do you, or anyone you know, think about the following? I'd like to deepen my relationship with Jesus. I've been searching for a spiritual home. I'm searching for the 'right' community in which to worship and get involved. I've been thinking of getting baptized. I was baptized as an infant but never made my First Communion or Confirmation. If so, St. Mary's is offering two informal, one-hour information sessions on how we can help you by learning more about the Catholic faith. There are two Sunday sessions coming up: June 24th at 10:30 am July 15th at 12:30 pm Both sessions will be held in the Hospitality Room of the church building. For information, please contact the RCIA Coordinator at rciastmota@gmail.com or phone the parish office at (847) Please share this information with people you know who may be interested. We are deeply grateful for the commitment and generosity of everyone who has been contributing to the To Teach Who Christ Is capital campaign over these many months! We look forward to fulfilling the Archdiocesan portion of the campaign in the next few months and then being able to complete the elimination our parish debt Pledges Amount Goal $2,350,000 Pledges $2,698, % of goal Pledges Made 524 Payments This Month $ 27,012 Total Payments Received $1,486,366 55% of pledge$ Balance Remaining $1,236,587 Campaign Allocations Target To-Date Target% Archdiocesan Formation $ 642,000 $594,546 93% St. Mary Debt $1,200,000 $891,820 74% St. Mary Capital Projects $ 508,000 $0 0% Total: $2,350,000 $1,486, Campaign payments are divided 60% to St. Mary and 40% to the Archdiocese until the Archdiocesan Education and Formation target is reached. After that target is met, 100% of the funds come to St. Mary. 2. The Archdiocese will match our debt 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 Debt Retirement targets have been met are: the repaving of our parking lots and remodeling the little church basement for use by PADS and parish groups.

8 IGNITE Youth Group IGNITE is our high school youth group that usually meets on the second and fourth Sunday s of the month. In June we will meet on the 24th. All high school teens are welcome to join us! These nights include a discussion on our faith, games and snacks. The theme for upcoming night is Christ: God and man. EDGE Youth Group EDGE is our middle school youth group that will usually meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday s of the month and will run all summer long! Our next night will be on June 26th. All middle schoolers are welcome to join us! These nights include a teaching on our faith, discussion, games and snacks. There is no need to register, just show up in Diantha Hall! Steubenville Youth Conference Do you feel distant from God? FEAR NOT! We have a FANTASTIC OPPOR- TUNITY for YOU!! Join St. Mary Youth Ministry this July at a Steubenville Youth Conference at Carthage College in Wisconsin. The weekend consists of many fantastic speakers, small group sessions, and a live band for praise and worship. This is a chance to have God reveal himself to you. If interested please contact Grant in the parish office! Six Flags Trip Join Youth Ministry as we head to Six Flags Great America for a day filled with tons of fun! We are going on Thursday, July 26 th, 2018 from 9am-7pm. The cost of this event is $50 which includes entrance into the park and also transportation to and from. The cost of $50 is dependent upon at least 15 participants. Registration forms can be found online or in the youth ministry office and are due no later than Wednesday, July 18. Summer Choir June 23 To make the Mass preceding the blessing of the memorial to Fr. Lewinski, we are forming a summer choir. Interested persons who have some experience in choir singing are invited to attend the rehearsal and sing at the Mass. Rehearsal: Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 PM Mass: Saturday, June 23, 5:00 PM Please contact Fred Vipond, either at the organ console after Mass, or by , fvipond@stmota.org. Books for a Better Life St. Mary s Vacation Bible School meets the week of June 18 and as an outreach activity will collect books for Bernie s Book Bank in Lake Bluff. Bernie s Book Bank collects, processes, and distributes quality new and gently used books to significantly increase book ownership among at-risk infants, toddlers and school age children throughout Chicagoland. Help us reach our goal of 2,000 books! Clean out those book shelves and closets or buy new books to fill the bins in the narthex and in the school gym during VBS. Reading is the single most important skill a child needs in order to contribute and function competently in our society. (Brian Floriani, Founder of BBB) To find out more about this amazing organization, go to Chicago Cubs Game Join Youth Ministry as we head to Miller Park in Milwaukee to watch our beloved Cubs battle the Brewers. The game is at 1:10pm on Labor Day, September 3. We will have a short tailgate before the game where lunch will be provided. The total cost is $60 and is dependent upon at least 25 participants. Registration forms can be found online or in the youth ministry office and are due no later than Wednesday, August 22. St. Mary of You may also register by calling the parish office,

9 Get Your CountryFest Tickets! Raffle tickets are now available for pick-up from the narthex. Please help us save postage by picking up yours at the tables after Mass today!. They that are planted In the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. Psalm 92:14 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Put Spring into your marriage! The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a chance to look deeply into your relationship with each other and with God. It offers married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend July in Madison, WI or Sept 7-9 in Geneva, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Andres y Maria al What if each Catholic prayed for ten minutes and read five pages of a great book every day? What if every Catholic did one thing each week to intentionally share God s message with others? Come and discover how four life-changing habits can point you towards discovering incredible possibilities for your life. You will leave the event with a personal plan to help you become the best version of yourself. Please join Dynamic Catholic and speaker Dr. Allen Hunt: Saturday, October 13th, :00 AM 1:00 PM St. Gilbert Parish Visit DynamicCatholic.com/Grayslake or call for tickets. Who should attend? The event is appropriate for ages 12+; youth are encouraged to attend! Husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends, single or married, young or old, Catholic or non-catholic: you are invited.

10 Based Upon Reflections of Saint John Paul II Second in a series of articles from USCCB: Defending the Lives of the Elderly A Reflection from Saint John Paul II's Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in America (The Church in America) Concern must be shown for the elderly, who are often neglected and left to fend for themselves. They must be respected as persons; it is important to care for them and to help them in ways which will promote their rights and ensure their greatest possible physical and spiritual well-being. [They] must be protected from situations or pressures which could drive them to suicide;... they must be helped nowadays to resist the temptation of assisted suicide and euthanasia. Prayer Heavenly Father, You willed that families would be created as the schools of love where generations would learn to cherish and protect each other. Give us the words to speak and the actions to take that we might witness to your tender love for the elderly of our families and strive always to serve their needs and defend their lives. We ask this though Christ our Lord. Amen. Reprinted (excerpted) from Respect Life Program, copyright All rights reserved. PROMOTING JUSTICE AND SOLIDARITY THROUGH ADVOCACY Our understanding of justice is integral to the Church s teachings on solidarity. Justice incorporates our rights as well as our responsibilities. Solidarity, or our persevering commitment to be responsible for the well-being of our neighbors, is therefore an important precondition of our work. Solidarity involves individuals and communities, and is an ethical imperative in Catholic social teaching, or CST. Genuine solidarity requires us to remove barriers and create an environment in which relationships can flourish. Our relationships with our brothers and sisters, particularly those who are poor and marginalized, are mediated through a variety of interconnected structures and systems. CST calls us to assume responsibility with others by shaping a more just and compassionate social order. The principles of CST provide a vision for what a just world could look like. To achieve justice and solidarity, we must strive to uphold systems that promote justice and peace and likewise change systems and practices that do not respect the rights of everyone. We must encourage full participation in economic, social and political life. CATHOLICS CONFRONT GLOBAL POVERTY/CRS.ORG HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION: The mission of the Human Concerns Commission is to promote the word and manifest the love of Jesus Christ by helping those who are in need, following the principle that whatever you do to the least of my people, you do unto me. St. Mary Ministers of Care (MOC) serve at Advocate Condell Hospital as well as to those who are homebound. *If you or someone you know would like a Minister of Care to bring communion to you at home or in hospital, or if you would like to know how you can help support this important ministry, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office. When I was hungry you gave me to eat Have you ever thought, there must be something more my family and I could do to show our love for those who are less fortunate? WELL HERE S YOUR CHANCE!!! The St. Mary of the Annunciation Soup Kitchen Ministry is looking to expand its membership. Individuals, couples, entire families (children over 12 years old) are invited to help, acquire, prepare, and serve meals at the Holy Family Soup Kitchen in Waukegan on selected Saturday afternoons during the upcoming year. You would end up serving about two-three times per year from 4:00 7:00 p.m. No experience necessary, and although you may be asked to contribute a few dollars to cover the food we acquire, or make a batch of cookies, you are the valuable commodity we need to expand our ministry. So if you ve thought How can I really live the Gospel, you can do it at the Holy Family Soup Kitchen. Consider joining our ministry and being part of the above pictured serving line. Contact Deacon Gary Kupsak at kupcop@comcast.net or (847) for more information. You and your family just may have the time of your life. Human Concern Commission Members: Carey Marciniak, Chairperson; Deacon Gary Kupsak, Kathleen DeCaire- Aden, Kris Crotty, Linda Green, Tom Hanley, Mary Lou Loomis, Sue Poletto, Dan Prezell, Kristi Smith, Jan Swanson, Romaine Van Zeyl, Nydia Welles, Diane Mulroe, Staff Liaison Join us for meetings 4th Wednesdays 3:30pm

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 Parish Fax Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Pastor Rev. Matthew Alexander, STL Ext. 212 Associate Pastor Deacons Mike Alandy, Gary Kupsak, Robert Poletto, Alan Sedivy Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 234 Director of Music & Liturgy Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216 Director of Human Concerns Mr. Grant Bright Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations Ms. Tammy Kleckner Ext. 310 Principal, FCA Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant Mr. Robert Kilkenny Ext. 304 Facilities Manager Mr. James Shaffer Maintenance Rev. Ken Kiepura Rev. Ed Pelrine Weekend Associates W. Erhart Road Mundelein, Illinois Frassati Catholic Academy: Mundelein Campus: Wauconda Campus: Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number Parish Office Hours Monday Friday 8:30AM 4:00PM Pastoral Council Mary Lou Loomis Joaquin Valdes Cassandra Dye Kathy Lenzen Pete Coughlin Dan Prezell Sheila Dalton Carey Marciniak Marivie Alandy Sandra Fioretti-Frank Jon Matousek* Linda Green Finance Council Larry Molloy Denise Fuller Joe Tylka Tom Zengeler Roger Fisher Patrick Tracy Karl Kompare Carl Calabrese *ex-officio, secretary Sacrament of Penance Baptisms Adult Initiation Marriage Ministry of Care New parishioners Saturdays 4:00 4:40 PM, and by appointment Ordinarily during the Mass on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month and after the Mass on the other Sundays, outside of Lent. Parents are required to participate in a Baptismal Preparation class before scheduling a Baptism. Adults who wish to become Roman Catholics are enrolled in a formation process that includes prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the Church s life and values, rituals and tradition. Call the parish office for more information. St. Mary Parish rejoices with parishioners who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The 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. New Parishioner Welcome session is offered on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Time of registration is 10:45AM 11:25AM. If you are unable to make the Welcoming Session, please call the parish office to schedule time to register.