After All Masses In the Gathering Space Saint Mary Parish

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1 Saint Mary Parish T - S O T E 1865 O 14, 2018 After All Masses In the Gathering Space Pancake Breakfast Sunday, October 14 8:30-11:30 a.m. McGaw YMCA Children s Center across our parking lot $10 Adults $5 Seniors & Kids 12 & under Proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus Council 1077 Saint Mary Parish 1012 Lake Street Evanston, Illinois stmaryevanston.org

2 REV. ANTONY A. JOSEPH, ASSOCIATE PASTOR WE LOSE WHAT WE KEEP, AND WE GAIN WHAT WE GIVE AWAY In an age when many of us find it difficult to make ends meet, our contemporary society overwhelms us with a set of values based on the need for material security. It judges our success by the size of our bank account, the extent of our possessions, and the exclusiveness of the area in which we live. But the wisdom that comes from God measures differently and ranks power and riches as nothing. There is more to life than what is immediately apparent, and spiritual values run deeper than worldly standards and worldly success. Rev. Antony A. Joseph The rich young man in today s Gospel, who prided himself on his goodness, had only one thing in mind when he approached Jesus with the question, What must I do to inherit everlasting life? This young man had the best of everything the world could offer wealth and security. However, he wanted the kind of lasting peace and happiness that money could not buy for him. The answer he received was not the kind of answer he was looking for. He protested that he kept all the commandments. He had done nothing wrong in his life. But Jesus spoke to the trouble in his heart. One thing kept him from giving himself wholeheartedly to God. While he lacked nothing in material goods, he was nonetheless possessive of what he had. He placed his hope and security in what he possessed. So when Jesus challenged him to make God his one true possession and treasure, he became sad and went away. Why did the young man go away from Jesus with great sorrow and sadness rather than with joy? Because his treasure and his hope for happiness were misplaced. Jesus challenged the young man because his heart was possessive. He was afraid to give or share his wealth with others for fear that he would lose what he had gained. He sought happiness and security in what he possessed rather than in God. So Jesus told his disciples that if they wanted to follow him, they must give up everything: sell everything they consider precious in this life for the treasure of the kingdom of God. Treasure has a special connection to the heart, which is the place of desire and longing, the place of will and focus. The thing we most set our heart on is our highest treasure. For many people that treasure is material wealth because wealth can bring safety, security and comfort in life. To a certain extent it is true. However, wealth can also give us a false sense of independence and lead us into hurtful desires and selfishness. This is why Jesus was cautious about wealth although He was not opposed to it per se, nor was he opposed to the wealthy. In fact, Jesus had several friends who were wealthy, including some notorious tax collectors, and one even became his disciple. So the question we have to answer today is this: What is the greatest treasure in life? Is it the Lord Jesus? If you answered Yes, then you have chosen correctly. He is our greatest treasure, nothing else. No money, wealth, power, authority, fame or prestige can replace Him. Look at the parable in the Gospel of Matthew 13:44. It is Jesus parable about the kingdom of God like a treasure hidden in a field. A man found it, and out of joy he went and sold everything he had and bought that field. Today s Gospel, therefore, presents us with a paradox: we lose what we keep, and we gain what we give away. When we lose our lives for Jesus Christ, we gain a priceless treasure and an inheritance which last forever in heaven. Whatever we give to God comes back a hundredfold. Generosity flows from a heart that is full of gratitude for the abundant mercy and grace which God grants, and generosity will be amply repaid by God not only in this life, but also in the life to come. God bless you. Eucharistic Adoration Sundays 3 6 p.m. in the Church NEW! Holy Hour Adoration & Rosary Weekdays at Noon Parish Center Chapel Holy Hour for Healing With the permission of the pastor, each Holy Hour will be offered, among other purposes, for the holiness, purification, and healing of the entire Church, both clergy and laity, at this difficult time. This broad statement of purpose does not preclude other intentions from being included on a day-to-day basis. But the great importance of this question seemed to suggest the need to focus especially on that.

3 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mary Parish Evanston, Illinois 3 Bible Study: Scripture & the Rosary Wednesdays, 10 11:30 a.m. Beginning October 10 in the Parish Center Nothing enriches the contemplation of the mysteries of the rosary like encountering them at their source in Sacred Scripture. Five Scripture passages from the New Testament are explored for each set of the rosary's mysteries. This study, from Little Rock Scripture Study, has 5 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 4 lessons. The Study Set includes a Study Guide and a book of commentary, Hail Mary, Holy Bible, by Clifford M. Yeary. ($14.95 for the set) Contact: Karie Ferrell to register kferrell@stmaryevanston.org 1012 Lake Street Evanston, Illinois fax stmaryevanston.org office@stmaryevanston.org MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Haitian Mass (first Sunday of the month) Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. Holy Days 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. PARISH CENTER You are welcome to visit our Library and Chapel during business hours. Monday Friday 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Evenings: Wednesday Thursday 6 9 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Pastor Reverend Kevin McCray, ext. 204 kmccray@stmaryevanston.org Associate Pastor Reverend Antony A. Joseph, ext. 212 Resident Priest Reverend Chris LeBlanc Deacon Deacon Dennis Robak, ext. 209 drobak@archchicago.org \ Business Manager Leticia Montoya, ext. 201 lmontoya@stmaryevanston.org Director of Faith Formation Karie Ferrell, ext. 203 kferrell@stmaryevanston.org Director of Music & Liturgy Dianne Fox, ext. 210 dfox@stmaryevanston.org Bulletin Editor Linda O Dwyer, ext. 231 bulletin@stmaryevanston.org Content submission deadline is Friday at noon ten days before the Sunday of publication. Pope John XXIII School Principal, Gail Hulse Development Director, Christina Lampa 1120 Washington Street Evanston, Illinois Saint Vincent de Paul Society Hotline:

4 4 Saint Mary Parish Evanston, Illinois October 14, 2018 LITURGICAL MINISTERS October :00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Presider/ Homilist Fr. Kevin Fr. Kevin Fr. Tony Fr. Tony Greeters North East Ann Murray Elaine Pollak & Joannie Sowinski Mary DuCharme Jerre Michelin Mike Loriauz Peggy Loriauz Marie Cadet Lectors Dominic Hilaire Kristin Mariani Jan Gast Dan Hartnett Paula Haynes Jane Colleton Kathy Benn Betty Brugger Eucharistic Ministers Claudette Bergeron Dee King Richard Krause Ann Murray Tanya Noble Nancy Fuller Donald Michelin Jerre Michelin Marie Sagaille Patrick Walsh Giselle Bernadel Gael Day Teresa Forman David Jacob Lori Reimen Lisa Sanchez AnnGail Anglum Nancy Bailey Jean Boisson Myrlende Bonhomme Katrina de los Reyes Altar Servers Volunteers Needed Josie Hansen Mads Hansen Shane Koehler-Davis Matteo Mereu Patrick McCauley Confessions Saturday, 4 4:30 Fr. Kevin Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially Wallace Bowling; Lisa Frederick; Victoria Amaro Pena; Anita Kimmerle; Trevor Ellis; Jim Osburn; Don Mays; Julia Loiseau; Ruth Ann Quinn; Debra Caldwell; June Reband; Mary Evenson; Clarissa Pompey; Denise King; Tina Swanson; Teddi Nooney; Mickey Tilickly; Milagro Hernandez; Dean Knobel, cousin of Mike Borman; Paula Iaccuci; and Mary C. O Dwyer. Also please remember in your prayers all those who have recently died. Have a name to add or remove? dfox@stmaryevanston.org. Pray for our military, pray for peace CDR Edward Carlton, U.S. Navy, son of Frank & Caroline Carlton Airman Lindsey Foley, U.S. Air Force, Scott AFB, niece of Chris Foley Lt. Daniel Kozicki, U.S. Navy, nephew of Linda O Dwyer Cadet Helen Hitt, daughter of Stephanie and John Hitt. Have a name to add or remove? bulletin@stmaryevanston.org. PARISH LIFE To arrange for the following, please call the Parish Office at MASS SCHEDULE. Saturday (vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Haitian Mass (first Sunday of the month) Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. Holy Days: 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. RECONCILIATION. Mondays through Saturdays after 8 a.m. Mass, Saturday afternoons 4:00 4:30 p.m. and by appointment. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION. Every Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the church. Holy hour weekdays at noon in the Parish Center chapel. INFANT BAPTISMS. Registration in the parish is a prerequisite. Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Session at least two months prior to scheduling a Baptism. These sessions are held on the second Monday of every other month; the next session is Monday, November 12. Baptisms are generally celebrated on the third Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. based on the liturgical calendar. Please call the Parish Office to register for the session. REGISTRATION. Saint Mary Parish welcomes new parishioners. Please go online at stmaryevanston.org. Complete the form, save it and return it as an attachment to office@stmaryevanston.org. MARRIAGE. Arrangements should be made with the parish at least six months in advance. RCIA - RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS. For adults or teenagers interested in becoming a Catholic and receiving the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Eucharist or Confirmation). MINISTERS OF CARE. Ministers of care are available to bring Holy Communion to those who are home-bound, in the hospital or in a nursing home. Contact the Parish Office.

5 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mary Parish Evanston, Illinois 5 Bears Football Sundays Bring your favorite food and watch the game with fellow parishioners. October 14 at Noon Chicago Bears vs. Miami Dolphins October 21 at Noon Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots Lectio Divina: Divine reading - a method for praying with the Scriptures Young Adult Ministry Mondays, October 1 - October 29 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Chapel October 28 at Noon Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets In the Parish Center, Lower Level West Room Enter through the basement door in the courtyard. For more information, contact Scott Wajda at MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, October 13 5:00 Simone Jacques Sunday, October 14 8:00 Intentions of the Pope 9:30 Souls in Purgatory 11:00 Deacon Daniel A. Dunn (Boston Archdiocese) Monday, October 15 8:00 For Our Parishioners Tuesday, October 16 8:00 Elpidio L. Gamboa Wednesday, October 17 8:00 Jim & Patsy Blaszak Thursday, October 18 8:00 Intentions of the Pope Friday, October 19 8:00 Souls in Purgatory Saturday, October 20 8:00 For Our Parishioners 5:00 Eleanor Kaufman Sunday, October 21 8:00 Irene Wujcik Luczak 9:30 John Novak 11:00 Rosemary Meyers Intentions of the Pope October Evangelization In the Service of the Transmission of the Faith. That people who are involved in the service and transmission of faith may find in their dialogue with culture a language suited to the conditions of the present time. Readings for the Week Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23; Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-7; Lk 12:8-12 Sunday: Is 53:10-11; Ps 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; Heb 4:14-16; Mk 10:35-45 [42-45] Parishioners who have children to be baptized are asked to attend a Baptismal Preparation Session. Because Baptism is a commitment by the parents to raise their child in the Catholic faith, it is necessary that the parents presenting their child for Baptism are also living up to their own Baptismal commitment. No date for the Baptism is made until the parents have attended one of the sessions. Reservations for the sessions are limited and they fill up quickly. Parents are encouraged to attend before the baby is born. Please call the Parish Office to register: at

6 6 Saint Mary Parish Evanston, Illinois October 14, 2018 RESPECT LIFE Church, Please Come Clean Don t keep us, the lay faithful, in an ever more difficult position on the clergy sex scandal. By your silence and inaction, you re compounding the hurt of victims. You re rocking our faith. You re making the Good News you, Church, propose about Jesus less and less credible to the world. Candlelight Rosary for Life Join us Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center Chapel. We begin in darkness, lighting one candle per bead until the room is enlightened by our prayers. The rosary will conclude by 7:00 p.m. and the Chapel will remain open for those who wish to stay for private prayer Candlelight Rosary: Tuesdays, October 23 & 30, 7-8:30 p.m. You are our home away from heaven s home. We love you. But you don t seem to trust us or manifest the Spirit of Truth. We want to follow the Vicar of Christ on earth and our local shepherds. We want to believe they re not covering up great evil they, their charges or those they wish to please have done. We re even, as Christ has told us we must be, ready to forgive the worst of them. We re sinners too. But you ve told us to hate sin, to cleanse our house of it, to discharge our solemn responsibility to courageously identify and denounce evil. Christifideles Laici, Post-Synodal Apostalic Exhortation of John Paul, 14 Help us do this by coming clean with us. Calling victims or those who speak up gossips, satanic accusers, political ideologues, people distracted by unimportant agendas is intimidation, a toxic form of clericalism. Mischaracterizing the current crisis as one limited to abuse of children doesn t help either. If you don t get about the business of more fully revealing the truth of what you know about the scandal, others will. They already are. They have subpoena power and a will to use it. One thing we do know. Sexual abuse and misconduct, in any of its malignant forms, by anyone is an assault on the dignity of the human person. That s true when clerics, whether priest, bishop, cardinal or higher, engage in sexual intimacy, with or without consent, with boys or men, with young girls or grown women. (Yes, it s just as true of us when we, non-clerics, are sexually intimate outside marriage or unfaithful to a spouse.) We don t, dear Mother Church, have all the solutions. We do know that among us are those who can fairly and competently get at the truth of the scandal and assist in purifying you. Come, Holy Spirit, Source of all Truth, come and lead those who lead the Church to wisely come clean. Stewardship Sunday s electronic collection posts on the second week of the month. Weekend of September Sunday weekend collection $ 3,979 Year-to-Date as of Sept. 30 (14/52 weeks) $ 91,185 Goal for 2018/2019 Budget (14/52 weeks) $108,766 Difference + or ( ) ($ 17,581) *** Goal for the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 $404,000 *** Thank you for your generosity! 24-Hour No Phone Retreat Saturday, October 20 to Sunday, October 21 Hosting Parish: St. Nicholas Registration and more information at Questions? Contact James Holzhauer-Chuckas, Regional Director of Youth Ministry for Evanston & Skokie at jameshc@ucym.org

7 Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mary Parish Evanston, Illinois 7 Responding to the Realities of Contemporary Family Life Family: It s not just a mom and a dad and some children anymore. Has it ever really been that simple? Only in the world of Father Knows Best some of you younger readers may need to google that :-) Married with or without children, divorced couples, divorced and remarried couples, unmarried couples, single moms, single dads, look around at your own family, friends and neighbors and you can identify all kinds of different families. Hear Pope Francis s call for a new approach to responding to the challenges of contemporary family life in the document, Amoris Laetitia, (The Joy of Love). Gather with Dr. Gina Wolfe, professor Catholic Theological Union She ll be here to share her insight into the significance of the Pope s words. She ll also introduce us to Cardinal Cupich s thoughts on this subject and how we, as a people of faith, might respond to some of the challenges we encounter in our own lives and the lives of those we love. Meet in the Parish Center Living Room at 7 p.m. for Dr. Wolfe s presentation. There will be time for questions and answers and time for conversation over wine & cheese. It s not necessary to read the document ahead of time, but you can find it at: vatican.va, click Apostolic Exhortations Come early if you like and join us in the chapel at 6:30 for the Candlelight Rosary. Patristics-Palooza Attachments, Addictions and the Early Church Saturday, October 20 Noon 4 p.m. St. Lambert Parish, Trainor Hall, 8148 N. Karlov Ave., Skokie Join our neighbors for St. Lambert Parish s annual Patristic Series, an annual event which they have dubbed Patristics-palooza as an effort to acquaint the average person with the richness of the tradition which has been passed onto us from the earliest years of the church. One of the featured speakers this year is Patristic Series co-founder Mike Aquilina, author or editor of 40 books including The Fathers of the Church, The Mass of the Early Christians, and Angels of God. Aquilina has co-authored books with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci, theologian Scott Hahn and singer-songwriter John Michael Talbot. Mike also has co -hosted various series that air on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and hosted two featurelength documentaries. He appears weekly on Sirius Radio s Sonrise Morning Show and is a frequent guest on other TV and radio shows. This year s other featured speaker is Dawn Eden Goldstein, award-winning author of Remembering God s Mercy, The Thrill of the Chaste, and My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints. Born into a Jewish family in New York City, Dawn lost her faith as a teen and became an agnostic. During her 20s, in the 1990s, she was a rock journalist. At the age of 31, Dawn underwent a dramatic conversion to Christianity that ultimately led her to enter the Catholic church. Her books have been featured in the New York Times and L Osservatore Romano, and on EWTN. Saints and Special Observances Sunday: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Teresa of Jesus Tuesday: St. Hedwig; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque; National Boss Day Wednesday: St. Ignatius of Antioch Thursday: St. Luke Friday: Ss. John de Brébeuf, Isaac Jogues, and Companions Saturday: St. Paul of the Cross; Blessed Virgin Mary Soup Kitchen Our next Soup Kitchen will be on Thursday, October 25. Although we will be hosting the event, it will be held at our usual location, the First United Methodist Church here in Evanston where they have great kitchen and dining room facilities. As always, we are looking for donated food, volunteers on the day of, and monetary donations. If you would like to help, please contact Jay Larmee for important information at jlarmee@larmeeassociates.com or