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Go and search diligently for the child... January 7, 2018 - The Epiphany of the Lord Church of St. Mary 201 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois Phone: 847.234.0205 www.churchofstmary.org e-mail: information@churchofstmary.org Sunday Masses: 5:00pm (Saturday) 8:00, 10:00, 12 Noon & 6:00pm Weekday Masses: Monday, Thursday and Friday: 6:30 and 8:00am Tuesday: 6:30am and 9:15am Wednesday: 8:00am and 9:15am (9:15am Mass is at St. Patrick s) Saturday 8:00am Mass only Confession Schedule: Wednesdays 6:00pm Saturdays 8:30am

Weekly Calendar of Events Sunday, January 7 10:00am - Children s Liturgy of the Word - Church & MPR 11:00am - Youth Ministry Soup Kitchen - off site 11:15am - RCIA - PCCR 1:15pm - 2 nd Grade Reconciliation Retreat - MPR 8:15pm - Men s Basketball Club - Gym Monday, January 8 8:30am - Café St. Mary - CCR 6:30pm - 2 nd Grade Reconciliation Retreat - MPR Tuesday, January 9 8:45am - Vision 2000 - PCLR 7:00pm - Handbell Choir - CCR 7:00pm - Parish Council - PCLR 7:30pm - COR Bible Study - Youth Ministry Lounge Wednesday, January 10 8:30am - 7:00pm - Eucharistic Adoration 9:00am - Immaculate Heart Prayer Group - PCLR 9:15am - Guild Board Meeting - PCCR 11:00am - Bible Study Leaders Meeting - PCLR 3:45pm - Sol - Youth Ministry Lounge 6:00pm - Confession - Church 6:30pm - Rosary for Life - Church 6:50pm - Benediction - Church 7:15pm - St. Mary s Book Club - CCR Thursday, January 11 9:00am - Morning Bible Study - PC 12:30pm - St. Mary s Bridge Group - PCCR 7:00pm - Evening Bible Study - PC 7:30pm - Adult Choir - Church Friday, January 12 Saturday, January 13 8:30am - Confession - Church 8:30am - CRHP - CCR Sunday, January 14 10:00am - Children s Liturgy of the Word - Church & MPR 11:15am - RCIA - PCCR 1:00pm - Bus departs for March for Life Chicago 8:15pm - Men s Basketball Club - Gym St. Mary s Young Adults Whirly Ball Thursday, January 18 Whirly Ball starts at 7:30pm Make a New Year s resolution to have fun with St. Mary s Young Adults. We re kicking off 2018 with some stress releasing friendly competition. Cost depends on how many people RSVP. (Count on $10-$20) Food is available at the venue. RSVP to Maggie Slingerland at: maggieslingerland1@gmail.com by Tuesday, January 16. Hope to see you at 7:30pm at 285 Center Drive, Vernon Hills! (must be older than 21 to attend) Church of St. Mary Staff Reverend Michael Nacius, Pastor mnacius@churchofstmary.org Reverend Michael Grzesik, Associate Pastor mgrzesik@churchofstmary.org Jack Herrmann, Deacon herrmann979@aol.com Joseph G. Krakora, Deacon Bob Thomas, Deacon bthomas@churchofstmary.org Lore Nugent, Pastoral Associate Lnugent@churchofstmary.org Terese Halm, Youth Minister thalm@churchofstmary.org Rebecca Quackenbush, Business Manager rquackenbush@churchofstmary.org Rachel Kuhn, Director of Development rkuhn@churchofstmary.org rkuhn@schoolofstmary.org John Chapman, Music Director jchapman@churchofstmary.org Jeannie Brunk, Director of Religious Education jbrunk@churchofstmary.org David Wieters, School Principal dwieters@schoolofstmary.org Parishioners are encouraged to get the very latest news and info about our parish by joining our weekly email newsletter list. It s as easy as sending your email address to information@churchofstmary.org Bulletin Submissions Bulletin submissions must be received no later than Noon on the Thursday which is eleven days before the requested publication date. Please submit to: bulletin@churchofstmary.org In an Emergency needing a priest please call 847.234.0205. If there is no response, please call 773.682.4627.

FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE Merry Christmas!!! Tomorrow, is the final day of the Christmas Season, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. May we continue to share the truth of Emmanuel God with us with joy and hope in 2018! The following truths were shared with me amongst the many Christmas cards I received this year from parishioners, family and friends. Savor the beauty and joy of the season, Celebrate the wonder, remember the reason. This Christmas and in the coming year may you and your loved ones know peace and live it, understand love and give it, have happiness and share it. Christ dwelt for nine month in the tabernacle of Mary s womb. He dwells until the end of ages in the tabernacle of the Church s faith. Pope Francis (Evangelii Gaudium [212] ) Merry Everything! Merrier than ever (with grandchildren in their laps ) With every carol, every prayer, and every celebration may you feel God s love in a special way this Christmas A time of sharing, a time of giving and a time of believing Merry Christmas! Merriest Christmas!!! May the gift of Christ s love be your lasting source of joy. A happy and holy Christmas! The Wise still seek Him! The Church of St. Mary is blessed with very dedicated staff members that serve the parishioners in many ways. As we enter into 2018 I want to share some recently changed roles and titles of dedicated staff that will be serving you and supporting my ministry as pastor of this wonderful parish. If you looked closely over the last several months you would have discovered the fingerprints of Ellyn von Huben throughout the parish bulletin. Ellyn, creatively and generously, has been editing the bulletin the last five months. In addition to this recent responsibility as Bulletin Editor, Ellyn is serving the Pastoral Staff as our Administrative Assistant, doing untold behind the scenes roles that supports and serves the ministry at the Church of St. Mary. Beth Rinalo has taken on new responsibilities as well. Beth has been serving as the parish receptionist on Wednesday afternoons Friday s. She is also the Virtus Site Administrator working closely with the Archdiocese of Chicago Office of Protecting Children and Youth and all staff and volunteers of the parish. Beth is keeping track of all of the necessary information as we serve our youth with dedication and compassion. Leslie Ardell has also accepted a new role at the parish. In addition to serving as the parish receptionist Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning, Leslie is supporting me and serving the parish as my Administrative Assistant. Her energy, compassion, experience working in the New York Archdiocese and parish and school offices in New York, California and work ethic will continue to be a value as she helps me with the many responsibilities that come up day to day in leading our parish. I am grateful for the dedication and support that Ellyn, Beth and Leslie provide our parish. Please reach out to them if they can be of support to you and your families at the Church of St. Mary. God bless you and your loves ones with peace this Christmas season!

Stock & Mutual Fund Donations to the Church of St. Mary If you have the means and interest in making a donation of stock to the Church of St. Mary please contact Rebecca Quackenbush at the Parish Office. Thank you for your generosity. Donation Procedures Included on our website is some helpful direction on the giving of stock and mutual funds as provided by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Step-by-Step instructions can be found at: www.churchofstmary.org. Click on Stock/Mutual Fund Donation link under Donate Now. Please don t hesitate to contact either the Archdiocesan Bank or the Parish Business Office if we can be of assistance to you: Rebecca Quackenbush, Church of St. Mary Business Manager: 847-234-0205 Greg Salm, Archdiocesan Bank Manager: 312-534-5399 All stock donations must be accompanied by a stock donation Letter of Intention. You may find this document also on our website, www.churchofstmary.org, or at the Parish Center. It is the Archdiocese of Chicago s policy to sell all gifts of stock and deposit the proceeds from the sale into the Church of St. Mary Archdiocesan bank account immediately. 8th Grade Sacraments: God s Gift of Grace to Us First Reconciliation on Saturday, January 20 and January 27 1:00pm in church Confirmation on Saturday, April 7 First Communion on Saturday, April 28 2nd Grade Reconciliation Retreat Sunday, January 7 at 1:15pm* OR Monday, January 8 at 6:30pm (UGC Multi-purpose room) Confirmation Retreat Saturday, February 10 Group A from 12:30*-6:00pm (UGC) Saturday, February 24 Group B from 12:30*-6:00pm (UGC) *note new start time March for Life Chicago 2018 Join thousands at March for Life Chicago 2018 as we come together to celebrate LIFE! After the Noon Mass at St. Mary s a bus will be available at 1:00pm to take our group to participate in the March for Life Chicago Rally and March. Please make a reservation ASAP if you are interested. Sunday, January 14, 2018 2:00-4:00pm Federal Plaza, 50 W. Adams Street, Chicago Contact Terry Darraugh at tdarraugh@gmail.com or 847.208.3395 for information and reservations. This January the St. Mary's Book Club will be reading Job, the book in the Old St. Mary s Book Club Testament that wrestles with the question of why bad things happen to a good person. All are welcome to discuss this beautiful poem under the guidance of Deacon Jack Herrmann. We will meet at 7:15pm (after Benediction) on four consecutive Wednesday evenings (January 10, 17, 24, 31) in the Church Community Room under the Church sanctuary. Read the first seven chapters for January 10. Guild Morning of Reflection Friday, January, 26, 2018 All are invited to the Guild of St. Mary s 2018 Morning of Reflection, which will begin with Mass at 9:15am on Friday, January 26. Immediately following (in the church) will be a reflection offered by Sister Donna Liette, C.PP.S., of the Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation. She will discuss her work in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood to serve those struggling with poverty and violence.

Monday, January 8, 2018 Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29; Mk 1:7-11 Baptism of the Lord Here is my servant with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my spirit. Through our baptism, we were chosen, consecrated and anointed priest, prophet and king; titles of both honor and responsibility. As priest, we are the physical body through which the world encounters the risen Christ. As prophet, we strive to make our entire lives a clear message of God s love. As king, we are to become servants to our fellow humans. We are called to live out this three-fold mission with such gentle compassion that we neither break bruised reeds or quench smoldering wicks. Even when we fall short of this difficult mandate, we are assured that we always remain beloved by God who is pleased by our very existence. Forgive me God, when I presume to know your will better than others. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2; Mk 1:21-28 Do not think your handmaid a ne er-do -well think kindly of your maidservant. Traveling has given me many opportunities to share in the Sunday liturgies of different parishes across the country. Although I ve had some wonderful experiences, I m ashamed to say that instead of entering fully into these times of prayer, I have sometimes stepped back and watched with a critical eye how a community celebrates. I nitpick about details, perhaps in part to validate my own community s manner of celebrating. Like Eli observing Hannah s heartfelt prayer, I cannot know the hearts of those who pray. Our faith communities are a microcosm of the wider world. Perhaps if I practiced seeing my fellow Catholics through more merciful eyes, I might be able to see the varieties of faith beyond the church doors with a greater open-mindedness. Speak Lord, and your servant will try to listen with an open heart. Readings for the First Week in Ordinary Time Wednesday, January 10, 2018 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40; Mk 1:29-39 Rising very early before dawn, [Jesus] went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. When by word of mouth, one physical healing led to an endless waiting room of illnesses, Jesus stepped away to pray. He knew that if he were to stay true to his greater purpose of proclaiming God s salvation, he needed to move on. Doing the work of the kingdom can often snowball as one project quickly becomes many. Even though they may all be worthy causes, their commitments can become overwhelming. At some point, we need to follow Jesus example and take time to be quiet and pray for the discernment of where our particular talents might be most effective. Inevitably, there will be difficult decisions in order to let go of some good works and perhaps to mourn a loss of control. Touch and soften our hard hearts, Jesus. Make us clean. Thursday, January 11, 2018 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44; Mk 1:40-45 Why has the Lord permitted us to be defeated today? There is an arrogance to the Israelites confidence that God s will must surely reflect their own, as they carry the ark of the Lord onto the battlefield against the Philistines. When they are humbled by a devastating defeat, they lament in confusion. God s name has been used by humanity to initiate or justify war and a multitude of abuses throughout history. We are still trying to put words in God s mouth when terms like Christian values are used to promote agendas of exclusion and prejudice of all kinds. When Jesus touches and heals the leper, we are reminded that no one should be deemed untouchable, nor are we capable of judging who is worthy of receiving God s love and mercy. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world. Grant us the courage to forgive others in turn. Friday, January 12, 2018 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89; Mk 2:1-12 I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home. Knowing that the Pharisees do not believe Jesus has the authority to forgive sins, Jesus demonstrates a more visible sign of his authority by physically healing the paralytic man. I sometimes find it easier to believe and to follow a doctor s prescription for my physical ailments, than I do to trust in the healing forgiveness offered to me by God. Long after an aspirin has eased our physical pain, the hurts of insults, neglect and abuse linger to plague our physical and mental well-being. To hear or to offer the words: Child, your sins are forgiven may be the most healing prescription we have ever been given or will ever give. Thank you, Jesus, for choosing to eat with tax collectors and sinners. Saturday, January 13, 2018 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1; Ps 21; Mk 2:13-17 I did not come to call the righteous but sinners. Our world is filled with a feardriven sense of us vs. them; a sense that different is synonymous with dangerous. This agenda of fear teaches that to show any vulnerability is to invite attack and abuse. In contrast, Jesus and St. Paul teach us that it is our weaknesses that makes us strong. Recognizing our own failings allows us to empathize and connect with other flawed humans and to acknowledge God (not us) as the source of life and sustenance. Being open to diversity and accepting that each of us has failings, allows one person s weakness to be strengthened by the gifts of another. When we live in the understanding that we need God and each other, we will always be stronger together. We offer praise as our sacrifice to glorify you, O Lord our God! Celebration Publications: CelebrationPublications.org

Church of St. Mary Religious Education Program 2017-2018 All Religious Education classes resume this week Intensives, Sunday morning, Tuesday afternoon and evening Blessings to all our families in the New Year! Now that January is upon us, it s time to look ahead to Religious Education programs coming up in 2018! Please mark your calendars for: Summer Intensive Classes the week of June 18 22 Intensive classes are available for 6 th, 7 th, and 8 th graders who want a condensed schedule and are willing to make a serious commitment to longer class periods for Confirmation preparation. Students attend one week in the summer and six Sundays throughout the year one Sunday each month from October through March. Plan to register early online registration opens in March Vacation Bible School July 23 27 Vacation Bible School is held Monday thru Friday mornings for children ages 4 to 10. It s a fun filled week of activities to help children learn and grow in their faith. We are seeking ADULT volunteers! If you are interested in helping our children learn about their Catholic faith in a fun and exciting way please consider volunteering. We need your help to make Vacation Bible School 2018 happen! Contact the Religious Education Office: Religioused@churchofstmary.org UPCOMING EVENTS: No Religious Ed classes or events from December 13 through January 6, 2018. All classes will resume the week of January 7. Sunday, January 7 9:00 11:45am Intensive classes Gr. 6-8 (Attend 8:00 or 12:00 Mass) Classes: 9:30 11:00am Grades 1-5 at the Primary Grade Center 1:15 2:30pm 2 nd Grade Reconciliation Retreat for Students & Parents in the Multi-purpose Room at the Upper Grade Center Monday, January 8 6:30 7:45pm 2 nd Grade Reconciliation Retreat for Students & Parents in the Multi-purpose Room at the Upper Grade Center Tuesday, January 9 Classes: 4:15 5:30pm Grades 1-5 at the Upper Grade Center Classes: 7:00 8:15pm Grades 6-8 at the Upper Grade Center Sunday, January 14 No Sunday classes due to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday weekend Tuesday, January 16 Classes: 4:15 5:30pm Grades 1-5 at the Upper Grade Center Classes: 7:00 8:15pm Grades 6-8 at the Upper Grade Center Sunday, January 28 No Sunday classes in celebration of Catholic Schools Week

UPCOMING EVENTS This Sunday, January 7 th Soup Kitchen 11:00am - 3:00pm COR Meeting 7:00-8:15pm Tuesday, January 9 nd COR Bible Study 7:30-8:45pm Wednesday, January 10 th Sol Middle School Meeting 3:45-5:00pm Thursday January 11 th NPH Nicaragua Informational Meeting 7:00pm Next Sunday, January 14 th March for Life Chicago 1:00-5:00pm! SAVE THE DATES Kairos XXXIII March 8 th 11 th TN Work Trip June 10 th 16 th Nicaragua NPH Mission Trip June 26 th July 3 rd Steubenville Conference July 20 th 22 nd Chicago March for Life 2018 Sunday, January 14th Each year there is a pro-life March in Chicago! Who will stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves? Who will stand up for women who deserve to be properly taken care of and helped? Be a light of God s love and a faithful witness to the truth that ALL Life is Sacred from conception to natural death. If you are interested in coming please fill out the permission slip found on the COR Website and RSVP to Terese! We will take a bus leaving at 1:00pm and will be back around 5:00pm. The March is from 2:00-4:00pm! Information Meeting January 11 th at 7:00pm!! Nicaragua Mission Trip with NPH The informational meeting is for parents and students and will be in the Youth Ministry lounge in the Parish Center!! This will be the 4th time that COR has gone down with Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos (NPH) to Nicaragua. This service trip is open to high school students (incoming freshman to graduating senior), college students and adult parishioners/parents. For more information check out our website! There is a non-commitment interest application! If you have any questions please ask Terese Halm. Confirmation Retreat Leaders Needed Feb. 10 th and Feb. 24th Each year COR high school students step up to help lead the 8 th grade confirmation retreats! Why?! Because you can make a big difference in witnessing to the 8 th graders why following Christ and living a life in the Spirit is such a gift! #LIVEthe4th!! We are still looking for volunteers if you are interested please contact Terese Halm! Thanks!! Remind 101 Text Updates Join our texting group through the app Remind 101. Simply text @CORup or @SolUp to receive periodic reminders for events.

School of St. Mary A Roman Catholic School Since 1917 The School of St. Mary is now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 school year. Please join us at one of our upcoming Open Houses to see for yourself why the School of St. Mary is the best choice for your family.

Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: Alexis Anderson Christine Ashmore Baby Bower Triplets: Rose Marie Adelaide Marie Josephine Marie Baby Mercer Brooke Barnes Dawn Barnes Carmela Bergen Wally Bergen Rosemary Brennan Jack Brown Mason Jeffrey Browner Baby Virginia Bunimovich Francesco Camoletto Nova Carlson Sember Carlson Marianna Cimarrusti Rose Collins Virginia Cordoba Greg DeBoer Louis Degaetano Mimi Degaetano Lewis Dilts Joan Dolan Hannah Erickson Abby Furco George Gibson Jenny Green Gary Gwozdzik Elizabeth Hand Bill Hartman Margaret Hartman Joe Hirtzel Linda Holman Juan Hurandas Rafael Ibarra Cecilia Jara Christian Jenko Richard Jordan Oceana Kashul Jack Klinge Cheri Klock Genevieve Kluza Rose Krueger Robert R. LeClercq, Jr. Patsy Leonard Delores Lindgren Fely Macalalad Duncan Macdonald Carolina Malagon Angela Martinez Michael Marren Ralph Mastro Derrick Mathews Donna Mathews Mary Anne Minich Patrick Mullady, Sr. Marcella Nacius Barbara Neis Joaquin Padilla Mary Margaret Pawl Mary Butterfield Peddle James Dean Penar Bob Potts Carol Pozdel Susan Schey Bill Shafer Tai (Paschal) Shin Maureen Skinner Genevieve Smoter Michael Sobey Joan Sparrow Jennifer Stark Debbie Sternberg Elzbieta Szymanska Leonard Teifeld John Templeman Jack Trembowicz Linda Trueblood-Lambert Joseph Urso Amanda Van Vleet Brittany Van Vleet Barbara Wilson Donald Wilson Mass Intentions Monday, January 8 6:30 - Jean Foran; Frances Jeffers 8:00 - Frank Cimarrusti; Richard Biondi Tuesday, January 9 6:30 - Jean Foran; Ethel Owens 9:15 - Bob Gallagher; Special Intention Wednesday, January 10 8:00 - Ethel Owens; Mary Shirley; Kathryn Larson; Dr. Carl E. Moore Thursday, January 11 6:30 - Jean Foran; Stella Velez 8:00 - John & Theresa Lee; Bob Gallagher Friday, January 12 6:30 - Mary Shirley; Philip Larkin 8:00 - Mary Redmond Bertucci & James J. Bertucci; Ann Redmond Yore Saturday, January 13 8:00 - Anita Michel; James Rogers 5:00 - Maria & Sam Scopelliti & George Gabrielsen; Gonzalo Gercia Serrano Sunday, January 14 8:00 - Michael & William Lorenz; Matthew D. Bollinger; People of St. Mary 10:00 - Harry Homeck; Richard Biondi Noon - Carmela Stella; Andrew & Grace Szwejcer 6:00 - Eliseo Elisei; Jean Foran Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially: Kevin Patrick Prendergast (son of Barbara Prendergast) In Memory June Houlihan (mother of Bridget [Steven] Graver; grandmother of Charlie and Margaret Graver) Eleanor Conway (mother of Steve [Betsy] Conway; grandmother of Stevie Conway) Lois Morahan (wife of Joseph Morahan; mother of Pat [Angelo] Bufalino and Lois [Phil] Sheridan) Ray McCormack (father of Kitty [Remo] Picchietti and Helen [Greg] Jenko) James J. Bertucci (husband of Janet Bertucci; father of James C. Bertucci; brother of Joan Zboravan and Mimi Aiston; cousin of John Redmond) Edward Dempsey (father of John [Therese] Dempsey)

..they fell down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh... MATTHEW 2:11 Notice the order of events in the Magi s visit. First, they knelt before Jesus and prayed to Him. Then they presented Him with their gifts. We, too, must take time to pray before we present our gifts to the Lord. We never know what God may be asking us to share! Sunday Collection Actual Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall) 24 December 2017 $ 36,207 $ 28,000 $ 8,207 31 December 2017 $ 53,510 $ 28,000 $25,510 Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2018 YTD $738,019 $756,000 ($17,981) Christmas 2017 YTD $262,052 Mary, Mother of God 2018 YTD $ 4,084 MINISTERS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY/SUNDAY JANUARY 13 & 14, 2018 MASS TIMES PRIEST LECTORS EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF COMMUNION USHERS 5:00pm Fr. Grzesik S. Ciccarelli K. Duffey, B. Hartman, M. Hartman, C. Lynch, C. O Donovan, J. Powers, M.K. Sonnier 8:00am Fr. Nacius D. Hughes T. Lupton, J. Blanda, C. Devaney, C. Herrmann, T. Kiwala, M. Lucas, P. Lupton, A. Blanda, R. Grum 10:00am Fr. Nacius D. King D. Archibald, A. Baraniewski, S. Barr, B. Bliss, F. Favale, J. Hendron, S. Krakora, S. Phillips, K. Thompson Noon Fr. Grzesik S. Hiltebrand G. Everett, C. Geraghty, J. Goduco, M. Ryan, P. Sullivan, T. Sullivan 6:00pm Fr. Grzesik G. Sturm D. Mordini, S. McFadden, J. Shane, A. Sylvester C. Dedolph; S. Isola; W. Jenner; S. King; W. Kroll; G. Mosciano; M. O Connell; C. Pommer; W. Walsh D. Cimarrusti; J. Farrell; G. Newton; Ronald Kunda; T. Oddo; T. Ori; A. Romeiser; R. Sevcik; B. Turner A. Boese; B. Cleveland; C. Cosgrove; J. Pezza; G. Riseborough; B. Templeman C. McCormick; R. Peters; S. Potsic; J. Rand; T. Sullivan; B. Webber P. Blahunka; J. Jastrzembski; B. Mikrut; B.Peter

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