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Third Sunday of Easter, April 30, 2017 Church of St. Mary 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois Phone: 847.234.0205 www.churchofstmary.org; e-mail: information@churchofstmary.org churchofstmarylf Sunday Masses: 5:00pm (Saturday) 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am; 12 Noon & 6:00pm Weekday Masses: 6:30 and 8:00am Saturday 8:00am Mass only Confession Schedule: Wednesdays 6:00pm Saturdays 8:30am

Weekly Calendar of Events Sunday, April 30 7:30am-1:00pm-Food Drive List Distribution-Church 9:00am-Children s Liturgy of the Word-MPR 7:00pm-COR-YM Lounge 8:15pm-Kairos-YM Lounge Monday, May 1 3:00pm-Mass at Lake Forest Place 3:45pm-Prayer Blanket Project-YM Lounge 4:00pm-Religious Education Parent & Child Communion Rehearsal-Church Tuesday, May 2 8:45am-Vision 2000-PCLR 6:30pm-Talent Show-UGC 7:00pm-RCIA-PCLR 7:00pm-Handbell Choir-CCR 7:30pm-COR Bible Study-YM Lounge Wednesday, May 3 8:30am-7:00pm-Adoration 9:00am-Immaculate Heart Prayer Group-PCLR 9:00am-Guild Installation Meeting & Brunch-PCCR 3:45pm-SOL Meeting-YM Lounge 6:00pm-Athletic Ceremony-Gym 6:00pm-Confession-Church 6:30pm-Rosary for Life-Church 6:50pm-Benediction-Church 7:00pm-Presentation by Brother Joe Schenk-PCCR Thursday, May 4 6:30pm-St. Mary Young Adult Group-Off Premises 7:30pm-Adult Choir-Church Friday, May 5 10:00am-May Crowning-Church Saturday, May 6 8:30am-Confession-Church 8:30-A Place To Stand-PCLR 8:30am-CRHP-CCR 11:00am-Religious Education First Holy Communion-Church 5:00pm-Food Drive Bag Collection-UGC Oakwood Door Sunday, May 7 7:30am-1:00pm-Food Drive Bag Collection-UGC Oakwood Door 9:00am-Children s Liturgy of the Word-MPR 7:00pm-COR-YM Lounge 8:15pm-Kairos-YM Lounge Church of St. Mary Staff Reverend Michael Nacius, Pastor mnacius@churchofstmary.org Reverend Brendan Guilfoil Associate Pastor bguilfoil@churchofstmary.org Reverend Michael Grzesik Associate Pastor mgrzesik@churchofstmary.org Jack Herrmann, Deacon herrmann979@aol.com Joseph G. Krakora, Deacon deacjgk@aol.com 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 John Chapman, Music Director jchapman@churchofstmary.org Jeannie Brunk Director of Religious Education jbrunk@churchofstmary.org Dr. Venette Biancalana Principal, School of St. Mary vbiancalana@schoolofstmary.org St. Mary s Young Adults May the 4 th Be with You! Thursday, May 4 at 7:00pm Laser Tag!!! Come bring out your inner Star Wars character whether it s Luke Skywalker, Hans Solo, or Chewbacca. Even if you re not a fan of Star Wars, laser tag is a game everyone can enjoy. RSVP as soon as possible. If we have enough people we ll play for an hour, and if not we ll play for a half hour. (Count on $15-$25) Food is available at the venue. RSVP to maggieslingerland1@gmail.com by Monday, May 1. Hope to see you at 7:00pm: at 285 Center Drive, Vernon Hills. Bring friends! Must be older than 21 to attend.

Happy Easter!!! FROM THE DESK OF FR. MIKE Congratulations to all our second grade students that received their First Holy Communion Saturday morning. There is a joyful and heartwarming innocence in these children as they open up their hands and their hearts to receive the Eucharist for the very first time. I ask you to join me in praying that they develop a love for and regular reception of the Eucharist throughout their lives. The example set by their families will guide them in always opening their hands and their hearts to the sacrament for spiritual nourishment and strength. Thank you to all involved in preparing the students and working together for a very special celebration for them. A letter was sent this past week to registered parishioners regarding the prayerful process our parish is undertaking regarding the future Mass schedule. More information will be presented via our parish website and parish bulletin. We will decide together how the Holy Spirit is guiding us in the decisions we will make as a parish the weekend of May 20th and 21st. The new Mass schedule for our parish will begin the weekend of July 1st. I recently came across the following cliches. Perhaps they will speak to you the way they spoke to me... Good things come to those who wait...if they work very hard while waiting... There but for the grace of God go I...God and the smart people God sent my way... If at first you don't succeed try, try again...and then find someone to help you. A good beginning makes a good ending...if accompanied by a very good middle. The lesser of two evils...is still evil. Damned if you do, and damned if you don't...when that's the case I say; Don't. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't know...better yet, improve the company you keep. It will all work out for the best...if you work to make it happen. When the going gets tough, the tough get going...in what direction is the key. Character is what you do when no one is looking All interested parishioners are invited to participate in a meeting this Wednesday evening with Brother Joe of Catholic Charities beginning at 7:00pm in the Parish Center Conference Room. Details about the meeting are listed in today's bulletin. God bless you in living the resurrection in your lives this Easter.

Home: Refugees and Our Catholic Faith With Brother Joe Schenk, OFM Conv Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at 7:00pm, Church of St. Mary Parish Center Conference Room, 201 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest The United Nations estimates that there are currently about 65,000,000 refugees and internally displaced people in fear for their lives in the world today an all-time high. Of these, the United States is expected to take in about 70,000 people about.5% of the total. Pope Francis has made the raising of awareness around the plight of refugees one of the priorities of his pontificate. What exactly is a refugee? How do refugees end up in the U.S.? How does our faith determine our response to these people? Br. Joseph Schenk, OFM Conv., is the Community Resource Developer for Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Program for the Archdiocese of Chicago. In this capacity, Br. Joseph helps to engage parishes and other community partners in ministry to recentlyresettled refugees in the Chicago area. Prior to his current position, Br. Joseph worked with low-income elderly in Rogers Park and as a director of a human services organization in Brooklyn, New York. Catholic Charities Collection on Mother s Day In the impoverished and violent neighborhoods that need us most, Catholic Charities is often the only place where people can go for help. Our doors are open to all. Families in crisis find new strength and the courage to build a better future. Your Mother s Day gift will feed, comfort, shelter, and care for the poor and vulnerable. Catholic Charities has provided hope for 100 years. Learn more at www.catholiccharities.net. Catholic Charities Annual Art of Caring Lights, Camera, CARING! is the theme for the 28 th annual Art of Caring, hosted by the Women s Board of Catholic Charities Lake County Services, to be held Saturday, May 13 beginning at 6:00 pm at the historic Genesee Theatre. The cost of the event is $250/per person. Taking full advantage of the unique environment of this beautifully restored theatre, live musical entertainment customized expressly to Catholic Charities will delight the guests throughout the evening. A gourmet dinner catered by Froggy s French Restaurant, a $5,000 raffle drawing, a live auction and a paddle raise will also be part of the evening. This year s Art of Caring promises to be a one-of-akind event, with a new type of venue and an exciting new approach to entertainment. The dollars raised that evening for Catholic Charities Lake County Services will help progress Catholic Charities mission of providing food, shelter and other support through a range of social services to those in need. For reservations and sponsorship information https://www.catholiccharities.net/events/signatureevents/ ArtofCaring.aspx or contact Karen N. Daniels, Associate Director of Development, at 847-782-4115 or kadaniels@catholiccharities.net.

Congratulations to our First Holy Communicants 2017! Daniel Alejandro Anaya Jonathan Andrew Arenas Alessia Cecilia Arpino Anna Kathryn Beatty Charles Daniel Biddle Jett Joni Maroe Bott Niamh Saoirse Bruce Antonella Nadia Brunetti Quinn Sarah Bukaty Lauren Elizabeth Burke Autumn Elizabeth Burtz Nicolas Michael Caputo Thomas James Cartwright Claire Margaret Casey Michael James Catalano Margaret Rose Chekouras Andres Benito Christoffel Yelaina Marie Ann Conley Benjamin Dunham Cramer Giovanni James DeFilippis Michael Angelo Dzierzanowski Owen Robert Edwards Ryan Clarke Edwards Carter Mathias Eisen Emma Judith Engelberg Helena Jane Engelberg Morgan Eleanor Fitzgerald Christopher Gallagher II Michele Luciano Giallanza Aniela Soleil Marie Giese Jacob Nawal Greene Deyci Guarnizo Nicole Janowicz Peter Janowicz Claire Victoria Jensen Sarah Ann Johndreau Clare Letz Kaiser Scott Daniel Kavanagh Charlotte Elizabeth Schopp Kelly Hunter Christian Kelly Jonathan David Schopp Kelly Vivienne Alexandra Schopp Kelly Ella Therese Korczak Alejandro James Leahy Emmet Michael Lee William Brian Lee Emma Susan LeGrand Ryan Shizuo Levi Edward Matthew Lewis Mark Albert Licup Bridget Josephine Lucier Claire Ann Maguire Elise Linda Mancuso Thomas Stephen Marquis Warren Chase McCullough Oliver Schiller McKinney Evie Fiona McLaughlin Justin Nicholas Meneely Jackson Barton Miller Shea Margaret Milliman Isabella Jane Montanari Mia Josephine Morse Wyatt Garen Nelson Morgan Hanna Newman Jack Reed Niemi Anderson James Peters Elizabeth Carolyn Peters James Christopher Petrillo Eduardo Oliveira Castro Pontes Rodrigo Oliveira Castro Pontes Ava Catelyn Ray Chloe Veronica Rinaolo Nathaniel Price Robbins Megan Louise Ross John Anthony Rousou Christian Paul Rukavina Hannah Rose Scott William Patrick Sheridan Paul Daniel Shinnick Brody Edward Skinner Jason Arthur Slover Ming-Mei Nanami Sosa Katherine Mary St. Amand Benjamin Robert Stegemann Violetta Rose Storino Isabella Marie Tornatore William Andrew Trager Evelyn Julianna Twohig Edward Kenney Vedra Penelope Skye Villanueva Persephone Scout Villanueva Abbe LeClerc Wait Ruth Aleena Walgreen Grace Margot Walsh Alexandra Ivanna Whelan Thea Isabel Yordan

Food Drive Collection, Saturday & Sunday, May 6 & 7 Please remember to drop off food gifts for Holy Family Food Pantry in Waukegan next weekend after all Masses except the 6:00pm Sunday Mass. Groceries contributed help stock the Pantry for families in need. Gifts may be delivered to the entrance of the Upper Grade School Center. Guild members will transport all donations to the Food Pantry following the Noon Mass. Assistance is always welcome to load the food into vans and deliver it to Waukegan. Thank You! Please contact Megan Jordan for more information: 847.533.2852 or mjordan@atproperties.com. Sponsored by the Guild of St. Mary. Catholic and Single Together Connect with CAST. Enjoy a social Saturday night out once a month with others who are divorced, widowed or single over 45 years old from parishes in southern Lake County. Let s Fiesta Saturday, May 6 at 6:00pm Enjoy traditional Mexican food, beer, wine, soda, and music! St. Patrick s Community Room, 991 Waukegan Road, Lake Forest Cost: $15.00 per person at the door. RSVP: CASTLakeCounty@aol.com Morning With Mary Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Check in begins at 9:00am at Mundelein Seminary 1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, Illinois Please join us as we devote a morning in reflection honoring our Beloved Blessed Mary. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30am in the Mundelein Seminary Chapel followed by a reflection. Weather permitting, we will proceed to the Grotto where we will pray the Rosary, and then have refreshments. Please bring your Rosary and wear comfortable shoes. Trams will be available to transport non-ambulatory guests. RSVP by May 9 to Diane Skaleski, 1014 Grandview Lane, Lake Forest. Please include a $10.00 check payable to St. Angela Merici Circle. Walk-ins are welcome. Retirement Celebration For Father Dunn Sunday, June 4, 2017 from 1:00-4:30pm St. Patrick Church, Lake Forest Please Join us as we celebrate the career of Father Laurence Dunn. Mass will be followed by an Open House and a special presentation in the Parish Center Please RSVP by May 21 at www.stpatrick-lakeforest.org/rsvp Can You Trust God? Since the fall of our first parents, humanity has been tempted to mistrust the love that God the Father has for us. Scripture scholar Dr. Tim Gray takes us on a journey that addresses the pervasive misconception that God doesn t have a merciful heart for us. You will see that you can trust our heavenly Father, who is truly one with His Son. Listen to any of the Lighthouse CDs located in the kiosk in the main vestibule of the church. The suggested donation per CD is $3.00

Let Us Pray: Reflections on the Meaning of Our Catholic Liturgy Part VII: The Communion Rite (by Fr. Ron Lewinski) The Lord s Prayer The Lord s Prayer appears to have entered the order of Mass in the 4 th century. With its themes of daily bread, forgiveness, and mutual peace, this prayer was thought to be an ideal preparation for receiving Holy Communion. The prayer that immediately follows the Our Father is called the embolism. It is simply an expansion of the Lord s Prayer focusing on our need to be delivered from evil and distress and to live in hope awaiting the second coming of Christ. The congregation responds with the doxology: For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and forever. The Rite of Peace There is evidence of a Rite of Peace or Kiss of Peace as early as the 5 th century. At one point in history it was placed at the end of the Universal Prayer (Intercessions) as a way of saying, Before you come to offer your gift, be at peace with your brothers and sisters. The current placement of the Rite of Peace is intended to be a sign of our willingness to live in the peace and unity which our reception of Communion commits us to. Lamb of God As we sing the Lamb of God during the breaking of the bread, we recall St. Paul s instruction to the Corinthians when he said, Because the Bread is one, all who eat it form one body (I Cor 10:17). In the early Church this symbolic gesture of breaking the bread was so highly regarded that the term, Breaking of the Bread, became the name for the entire Mass. The Breaking of the Bread reminds us of the Lord himself who was broken for our sake. Invitation to Communion The priest elevates the Body & Blood of Christ in a gesture of invitation saying, Behold the Lamb of God (see John 1:29, 26). Our response is taken from the biblical account of the centurion who pleaded with Jesus to heal his servant: Lord, I am not worthy (Mt 8:8). When we approach the minister of Communion we bow before the Sacred Host and Chalice as the minister says, The Body of Christ or the Blood of Christ. Our Amen is a simple response with immense implications. It means first of all that what we receive is the true and real Body and Blood of Christ. It also means that we are prepared to take the words of the consecration seriously, namely, Do this in memory of me. Christ asks of each of us to be eucharist for others, to be bread broken and wine poured out for others. Our Amen is a commitment to imitate the servant Jesus. Furthermore, with our Amen we proclaim our belief that when we eat and drink at the Lord s table, we become the Body of Christ. St. Augustine (4 th c) put it beautifully: If therefore you are the body of Christ and members, your mystery has been placed on the Lord s table; you are receiving your mystery. To that which you are, you answer, Amen, and by responding you agree. For you hear, The Body of Christ, and you respond, Amen. Be a member of the body of Christ, so that your Amen may be true. The norm established in the Dioceses of the United States is that the communicant is to receive Communion standing. The importance of everyone observing the same posture is to clearly demonstrate the Church s unity. This is not a time to display one s private piety or individuality by choosing another posture. The importance of unity in the communion rite is fostered and demonstrated by our singing together during the communion rite. The faithful may receive Communion either in the hand or on the tongue. The inspiring words of St. Cyril of Jerusalem (4 th c) offer a unique commentary on receiving Communion in the hand. He tells us: When you approach, take care not to do so with your hand stretched out and your fingers open or apart, but rather place your left hand as a throne beneath your right, as befits one who is about to receive the King. Remember that in Baptism and Confirmation we were anointed with sacred chrism oil designating our bodies as holy and sacred to God. Thus we can reverently receive the Lord in our hands. If we receive on the tongue, the communicant is expected to open his/her mouth wide enough and place his/her tongue forward so the minister can administer the host without difficulty or danger of losing the host. The Church strongly recommends receiving Holy Communion under both forms, i.e. host and chalice, so that by means of the signs Communion may stand out more clearly as a participation in the sacrifice actually being celebrated (Roman Missal #85). However, even if one receives only from the chalice or only under the species of bread, one receives the whole Christ. After a brief period of silent prayer the Communion Rite concludes with the Prayer after Communion, in which the priest prays that what we have just celebrated may bear fruit within us and give us the grace to take Christ into the world. Questions to think and pray about: Reflect more deeply on the words, Do this in memory of me. And in light of this, think about what your Amen means when you receive Communion. St. John Paul II referred to the Mass as the School of Love. What do you think he meant by that?

Mon., May 1 Acts 6:8-15; Jn 6:22-29 You are looking for me not because you saw signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled. According to John s Gospel, it s the day after the feeding of the five thousand and the crowd is still hungry. Jesus understands their physical hunger, but he wants them to acknowledge a deeper hunger. So he encourages them to work for food that endures. Ironically, we in the church can be just as spiritually hungry as anyone else. We hunger for truth, belonging, beauty and wonder, but we do not seek it as the crowd did that day. We make excuses: we re too busy, we re too tired. Bread of heaven, feed my spirit and nurture my soul. Tues., May 2 Acts 7:51-8:1a; Jn 6:30-35 Athanasius, bishop, doctor of the church Stephen said to the people, the elders, and the scribes: You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always oppose the Holy Spirit. Yikes! Stephen s blunt words remind me of John the Baptist calling the Pharisees a brood of vipers. It s a style of preaching that is pretty much guaranteed to make people mad. In Stephen s case, it made the elders and scribes so mad they ran him out of town and stoned him. They wouldn t even listen to his testimony, which makes me wonder how often we do the same thing. Since we can never know how God might speak to us, it s important to listen to a variety of voices. May our hearts and ears be open and willing to learn. Wed., May 3 1 Cor 15:1-8; Jn 14:6-14 Philip and James, apostles Last of all, as to one born abnormally, he appeared to me. Serendipity refers to experiences and occasions when something unexpected comes our way. For Christians, Easter is a whole season of serendipity. The women go to the tomb expecting to prepare a Readings for the Third Week of Easter body for burial; they find the tomb empty and encounter an angel who tells them that Christ has risen. As two disciples walk to Emmaus, they meet a stranger whom they later realize is Jesus himself. One of the most vivid examples of Easter serendipity did not happen to any of the first disciples, but to a man named Saul the same Saul who was present when Stephen was stoned to death, the same Saul, who by his own assessment was unfit to be called an apostle. You come to us in unexpected ways, O God. Thurs., May 4 Acts 8:26-40; Jn 6:44-51 The Spirit said to Philip, Go and join up with that chariot. Philip was one of seven deacons chosen to assist the disciples in the service ministries of the early church. Some of them were evangelists as well. Philip first preached to the Samaritans even though Jews and Samaritans had been enemies for generations. In today s reading, Philip is told to go to Gaza by a particular route and to join a certain chariot. Inside the chariot is a court official of the Ethiopian queen. As a eunuch and a gentile, this man would have been an outcast to most Jews. But Philip approaches him with compassion, answers his questions, tells him about Jesus, and finally baptizes him. Philip clearly understood that the Gospel was for all people, even those who had previously been excluded from the covenant. Holy God, your love knows no boundaries. Fri., May 5 Acts 9:1-20; Jn 6:52-59 Saul went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, that, if he should find any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them back to Jerusalem in chains. Saul of Tarsus was a devout, rabbinical Jew. He first appears in the Book of Acts at the stoning of Stephen and now he is breathing murderous threats against those who claimed Jesus was the Messiah. But on the road to Damascus, Saul s life and faith were completely turned upside down, and instead of persecuting Jesus followers, he becomes one. In the same way, we should expect to be changed. God moves, intrudes, calls and pushes; God wants us to be transformed. May we be open to your life-changing love and grace, O God. Sat., May 6 Acts 9:31-42; Jn 6:60-69 The Church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. She was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the Holy Spirit she grew in numbers. The Book of Acts records the early years of what would eventually be called church. Peter, the disciple who first declared Jesus the Messiah, but also the one who denied knowing Jesus, is clearly the leader of this movement. In today s reading, Peter is traveling and encountering people in need, much as Jesus had done. As he travels, he heals a paralyzed man and then raises Tabitha. These miracles, as well as the acts of compassion and service carried out by Jesus followers, led many to turn to the Lord. God of faith and action, our lives may be the only Gospel others see. CelebrationPublications.org Church of St. Mary Podcast Center Click on the multimedia tab of our website, then click on Podcasts to listen to Sunday homilies. Church of St. Mary Facebook churchstmarylf Like our page for timely updates and reflections.

Parish of St. Mary Confirmation, April 22, 2017

Youth Ministry UPCOMING EVENTS This Saturday, April 29 th Mostaccioli Dinner TN Work Trip Fundraiser 6pm! This Sunday, April 30 th COR Mee ng 7-8:15pm Monday, May 1 st Prayer Blanket Project 3:45-4:45pm Tuesday, May 2 nd COR Bible Study 7:30pm Wednesday, May 3 rd Sol Mee ng 3:45-5:00pm Sunday, May 7 th COR Mee ng 7:00-8:15pm (8 th Graders Welcomed!) SAVE THE DATES June 4 th -10 th Tennessee Work Trip! June 15 th -22 nd Nicaragua Mission Trip with NPH! July 21 st -23 rd Wisconsin Steubenville on the Lake 2017! Happy Easter! While He was with them at table, He took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, but He vanished from their sight. Then they said to each other, "Were not our hearts burning within us while He spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?" Luke 24:30-32 Why did Jesus vanish from their sight?? Mostaccioli Dinner TN Work Trip Fundraiser Saturday, April 29th at 6:00pm Everyone is invited to join us this Saturday night following the 5:00pm Mass for our annual Mostaccioli Dinner Fundraiser in the Cafeteria. Students a ending the work trip will be serving an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner, complete with salad, garlic bread, dessert and drinks. Tickets are $5 for kids, $6 for teens and $8 for adults. We thank you in advance for your support as we raise money for our trip! Wisconsin Conference: Steubenville on the Lake Steubenville on the Lake is at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin July 21-23 rd 2017! Come with Fr. Grzesik and me!! This is an amazing opportunity for all incoming freshman to graduated seniors! There is a lot of informa on, an applica- on and two promo onal videos on our website under the Steubenville Conference 2017 tab. If you have any ques ons or are interested please let me know. We s ll have spots open! Remind 101 Text Updates Join our tex ng group through the app Remind101. Simply text @CORup or @SolUp to 81010 to receive periodic reminders for COR and Sol events! Answer: He was fully present In the Eucharist!

Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: Alexis Anderson Baby Bower Triplets: Rose Marie Adelaide Marie Josephine Marie Baby Mercer Carmela Bergen Wally Bergen Rosemary Brennan Jack Brown Mason Jeffrey Browner Baby Virginia Bunimovich Francesco Camoletto Nova Carlson Sember Carlson Virginia Carson Rose Collins Virginia Cordoba Greg DeBoer Louis Degaetano Mimi Degaetano Amy Deitche Lewis Dilts Joan Dolan Hannah Erickson Patricia Flynn Abby Furco Jenny Green Fr. John Grigus Elizabeth Hand Bill Hartman Joe Hirtzel Rafael Ibarra Cecilia Jara Susan Jaksa Christian Jenko Richard Jordan Jack Klinge Genevieve Kluza Robert R. LeClercq, Jr. Patsy Leonard Florence Liphardt Fely Macalalad Janet MacNaughton Rock Magnotta Carolina Malagon Manuel Angela Martinez Michael Marren Ralph Mastro Derrick Mathews Donna Mathews Mary Anne Minich Dolores Morrison Joe Mowad Barbara Neis Joaquin Padilla James Dean Penar Lisa Pommer Bob Potts Carol Pozdel John Priola Suzi Ropiequet Susan Schey Bill Shafer Tai (Paschal) Shin Maureen Skinner Genevieve Smoter Debbie Sternberg Samuel Suter Elzbieta Szymanska Leonard Teifeld John Templeman Linda Trueblood- Lambert Joseph Urso Amanda Van Vleet Brittany Van Vleet Barbara Wilson Donald Wilson Mass Intentions Monday, May 1 6:30-Monsignor Francis Cimarrusti; Georgette Mabardi 8:00-Mary Ruth Renehan; Jeanne Greco Tuesday, May 2 6:30-Catherine Grzesik; Lou Giovannetti 8:00-May & Peter Jans; Elizabeth Morgan Wednesday, May 3 6:30-Ernest Vigliotta; Thomas Geldermann 8:00-Catherine & Thomas L. Sullivan; Ron Wiegand Thursday, May 4 6:30-Barbara Claeys; Maria Tran T. Lon & Peter Le 8:00-Evaristo Pietrantonio; William J. McNeil Friday, May 5 6:30-Anna Rose Cimarrusti; Antonio Chedid 8:00-Joseph Joe Burns; Juan Gomez Rivas Saturday, May 6 8:00-Martin Brennan; Rosa Nguyen T. Dau & Joseph Tran Te 5:00-The Crane-Kerwin Family; Aldo Raganelli Sunday, May 7 7:30-People of St. Mary 9:00-The Cimarrusti-Valentino Family; Frank Cimarrusti 10:30-Richard Hodgdon; Jean Rae Crowe II Noon-Bill Kercher; Barbara Foley 6:00-John Chi Tran; Siga Mikrut In Memory Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially: Patrick Blake (father of Adam, Jack and Carter)

Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the Scriptures? -Luke 24:32 How often do we take the time to discern what Jesus wants from us? Are our prayers always petitions, asking Jesus to do things for us? If so, that s a one-sided relationship. Living our faith means developing a personal relationship with Jesus. Take time in silence to listen to what Jesus is asking of you. Holy Thursday Collection-Catholic Charities HIV/AIDS Program 13 April 2017 $1,959 Good Friday Collection-Holy Land 14 April 2017 $6,812 Sunday and Special Collections Easter Collection Actual Budgeted Surplus/(Shortfall) 16 April 2017 $104,456 $140,000 ($35,544) Total Easter Collections Fiscal 2017 YTD $128,146 $140,000 ($11,854) Ministers Schedule for Saturday/Sunday, May 6-7, 2017 Mass Times Priest Lectors Ministers of Eucharist Ushers 5:00 Fr. Grzesik A. Dawson M.Hartman, B.Hartman, J.Powers, C.Lynch, B.Beinlich-Pasquesi, E.Feldhaus, K.Duffey 7:30 Fr. Guilfoil K. Rode T.Lupton, C.Devaney, J.Blanda, T.Kiwala, M.Lucas, C.Herrmann, P.Lupton 9:00 Fr. Grzesik G. Sturm D.Archibald, A.DeDolph, S.Krakora, C.O Donovan, B.Gallagher, B.Bliss 10:30 Fr. Nacius L. Yore D.McDermott, J.McDermott, S.Barr, S.Phillips, F.Favale, A.Baraniewski, M.K.Sonnier, J.Hendron Noon Fr. Guilfoil T. Head M.Ryan, C.Geraghty, J.Goduco, A.Sylvester, T.Sullivan, P.Sullivan, G.Everett 6:00 Fr. Nacius M.L. Furth D.Mordini, M.Pierret, C.Braun, S.McFadden, J.Shane, L.Bianchini, G.E.Markowski, C.Reinkemeyer, K.Dempsey S.Isola, W.Jenner, S.King, W.Kroll, G.Mosciano, O Connell, C.Pommer, B.Templeman, J.Templeman, W.Walsh W.Bergen, G.Phillips, B.Muto, E.Muto, G.Newton, T.Ori, B.Turner, R.Kunda, J.Farrell, T.Oddo D.Cimarrusti, C.DeDolph, R.Sevcik, A.Romeiser, T.Wallace, J.Whittington A.Boese, J.Cosgrove, J.Pezza, G.Riseborough, C.MacNaughton, J.Callahan, B.Cleveland J.Gannon, C.McCormick, R.Peters, S.Potsic, J.Rand, T.Sullivan, B.Webber F.Avellone, P.Blahunka, R.Dumelle, J.Jastrzembski, B.Mikrut, B.Peters

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