AUGUST 21, 2016 ● 21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Reflecting on God’s Word Trudy hung up the phone very slowly. “Well, Jim, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that your mom and dad are coming to Kate’s wedding after all. The bad news is that your brother is coming with them.” Jim’s brother was a missionary for a strict religious sect. When he had learned that Jim and Trudy were becoming Catho-lic he had erupted in condemnation. They had not spoken since then. Have you ever hoped someone would not come to an event you were hosting, or scheduled it when you knew the person wouldn’t be available? Are there people whose presence in the seat next to you at Sunday Mass would make you uncomfortable? Today’s scriptures pro-claim that those people have as much right to “recline at table in the kingdom of God” as we do—or more. They suggest that if we want the Lord to “open the door for us,” we must be willing to open the door to everyone.

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Living God’s Word Many of us wish that certain people were outside the reach of God’s love. Surrendering that illusion can be “a cause not for joy but for pain, yet later it brings the peaceful fruit of righteous-ness” (Hebrews 12:11). Perhaps by giving up our self-righteousness our words and actions will tell the Good News of God’s all-inclusive love.

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Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51 Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14

Weekend Mass Times:

Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am

www.stmaryfc.org

SEPT 10, 4–10 PM

Mass Intentions Monday, August 22, The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00AM †Albert Hakala req. His Wife Sophie & Family †Dorothy Hatton req. Her Husband Harry & Family Tuesday, August 23, Saint Rose of Lima, Virgin 8:00AM Living Gene Schmidt Family Wednesday, August 24, Saint Bartholomew Apostle 8:00AM †Aurea Mistica req. Her Daughter Nuncia Thursday, August 25, Saint Louis, Saint Joseph Calasanz, Priest 8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family †Curt Schey req. His Mother Susan †Kevin Lencioni req. His Parents Jack & Beth 9:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Friday, August 26 8:00AM †Rose Klabunde req. Donna Freiburger Saturday, August 27 5:00PM Living 70th Wedding Anniversary Joseph & Gertrude Ewald †Luella Hertel req Her Children †Mary Jean Ter Horst req. Jeanne M. Ulrich †Ray Wetli req. Michael & Claudia Fisher Family Sunday, August 28 7:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 9:30AM †Rich Pietruciewicz req. Ed Kuderna Family †Louis Hirtz req. Rich & Fran Free †Amy Heinzinger req. Payette Family †Robert B. Smola req. Arata Family †Raymond Wetli req. Ouimet Family 11:30AM Living 50th Wedding Anniversary Filippo & Tricia Giametta †Susan Biederer req. Jim & Pat Malloy †Jacob & Katherine Bachert req. Their Daughter Adele †Maria Lagman req. Rodrigo & Teresa Dela Cruz Family †Nieves Lagman & †Augusto Lagman req. Rodrigo & Teresa DelaCruz Family

Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM

Presiders Fr. Jacob Fr. Alexander Fr. Alexander Fr. Jacob

Deacons Deacon Mike Deacon Mike Deacon Gary Deacon Bob

Lectors B. Machak C. Hendricks

P, Tekampe K Igielski

L. Zyzda M. Grady

M. Smith E. McPherson

LITURGICAL MINISTERS August 27 & 28, 2016

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon M. Marciniak D. LoMastro C. Fisher C. Kasamis J. Murphy J. Koch & P. Koch J. Schwartz

Deacon M. Manning M. Manning K. Lenzen M Sikorski C. Cline D. Fuller L. Zucco

Deacon C. Lutzow S. Gunther L.M. Davis T. Gawne B. Decaire-Aden & K. Decaire-Aden E. Leuthner & D. Leuthner A. Capulong

Deacon M. Job & K. Job S. Scesniak M. Schofield G. VanCura V. VanCura L. Tooke J. Olorvida

The Week Ahead Sunday, August 21 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children Monday, August 22 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Tuesday, August 23 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, August 24 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 1:30PM Can You Drink the Cup Group Discussion 6:30PM RCIA Team Meeting 7:00PM Human Concerns Commission Meeting 7:00PM To Teach Who Christ IsMeeting Thursday, August 25 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mass 9:15AM Lectio Divina Bible Study Friday, August 26 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Devine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, August 27 9:00AM Pastoral Council Leadership Meeting 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, August 28 9:30AM Children 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM New Parishioner Welcoming Session

Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief:

and for the repose of all who have recently died:

William Buchholz

Dear Parishioners, The beginning of a new school year is like a re-birth in the cycle of parish life. I

sense a new spirit and energy as the Catholic Con-sortium, our Religious Education Program, and nu-merous activities begin a new season. As I begin my third year as your pastor, I am grateful for the great progress we have achieved in a short time. Soon after my arrival, more than 45 parishioners participated in the Parish Transfor-mation Initiative which generated a number of ideas and helped us to identify a number of priorities and opportunities for development. In order to be faith-ful to the work that had been done it became evi-dent that the renewal of the Pastoral Council and creation of a Ministry Commission system was our number one priority. Over the following months a new council was formed and all of the parish minis-tries were organized into a new commission struc-ture. I am happy to report that our Pastoral Council and Commissions are now beginning their second year and that they are bearing great fruit. Congratulations to the Human Concerns Commis-sion and to all the ministries that this commission supports. I was inspired by the efforts and creativity that went into their ministry fair last weekend. 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.” Thank you to all who took the time to visit the various ministry tables and for those who expressed the desire to serve and sup-port the many ministries. The three remaining com-missions: Worship, Parish Life and Faith Formation will offer similar opportunities during hospitality in the coming months. The essential function of our leadership structure is to promote healthy communi-cation, to support for every ministry, and to provide direction so that all of us can work together for the

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building up of the community of Saint Mary. I re-main grateful for the dedication and generosity of those who steward their gifts here at Saint Mary. A note of thanks to our maintenance team for all the work this summer to prepare our school. It really looks great. Thanks also to Richard Peter-son and the Gardening Ministry. Our campus is looking beautiful. Blessings for all students at the beginning of a new school year! Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry

A Prayer for Students

Good and Gracious God, We prayerfully seek your blessing upon our children and teenagers as they begin a new school year. Bless them with your love and goodness that they may continue to grow in faith, wisdom and strength. Protect them day and night, at home, in school, and at play. Inspire them to do their best. Strengthen them during times of discouragement and disappointment. Make them ever mindful of the needs of others, kind and caring to those who are less fortunate and those with disabilities. Send your Spirit to inspire them with a thirst for knowledge of themselves and of the world; and may their learning lead them to the source of all goodness and truth, which is you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN

Featured CD for August

No Limitations by

Chris Stefanick

Presented by Lighthouse Catholic Youth: Chris Stefanick discusses chastity beyond the

usual fear tactics and "just say no's." Instead we are offered something to say "Yes" to: health, happiness, authentic relationships, and the love we were made for. Everything else is just an imitation. Visit Chris' website at www.RealLifeCatholic.com

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.

St. Mary of the Annunciation Welcoming Ministry

If you would like to become a registered member of our parish commu-nity please come to a Welcoming Session and learn more about the various ministries and opportunities to share in the sacramental, spir-itual, and social life of the parish! Our next sessions are:

Sunday, August 28, 2016

On these dates we will be meeting from 10:45-11:15am in Room #1. We look forward to meeting you! Questions: contact Diane Mulroe at dmulroe@stmota.org

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.

St. Mary Parish has a new After-Hours Emergency

Telephone Number

224-358-3210

Are Your Children Registered for Religious Education Program? The Fall session of REP begins in September. If you have not yet registered your children, kindly contact Sue Matousek, Director of Religious Edu-cation.

smatous@stmota.org or 847-223-0010

Choir Rehearsals Resume September 7

Singers Sought for Vibrant Parish Ministry

Our parish choir rehearses on Wednesday nights, 7:00–9:00 PM, and sings for the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass, September through May. We also sing for Christmas Eve Mass, Holy Week liturgies, and holy days of obligation. Singers of high school age and older, of all levels of experience, are invited to sing with us. See Fred Vipond at the organ console after any weekend Mass or contact him: fvipond@stmota.org.

Deacon Deliberations by Deacon Gary Kupsak

“Are You a Follower of Jesus?”

A few weeks ago I was out trimming bushes in the front of my house when out of nowhere appeared a neatly dressed woman, probably in her mid-fifties, who’s first words out of her mouth were “Sir, are you a follower of Jesus?” Before I could answer, she was handing me a pamphlet emblazoned with a “Jehovah Witness” banner. I told her that I was in fact a follower of Jesus, but before she got going with her “witnessing,” I cut her off at the pass with identifying myself as a mem-ber of the clergy in the Catholic faith. And since I really needed a break from “bushwhacking,” I was o.k. when she just kept on going about how being a Jehovah’s Witness was being in a better place than it was to be Catholic. Although we both agreed that organized religions are under attack and that more and more people are decry-ing the evils of religion, religious thought or faith in general, my ecu-menical spirit ended when this nice lady proudly suggested that Je-sus, the Son of God, was really Michael the Archangel.” I did give her back her pamphlet, telling it probably would be of more benefit to someone else. Later in the morning, as I was reflecting over a very cold glass of iced tea, I got to thinking about how we could tell if someone is a fol-lower of Jesus without having to ask them. These are the “signs” I came up with:

A follower of Jesus looks forward to complete bliss and satisfac-tion in heaven. Which I believe means that if we mourn, hunger and thirst, if we resist conflict, if we endure persecution in this life, we have and are willing to proclaim that our hope is in something that has yet to come. Heaven.

A follower of Christ influences the world around them. Jesus told us to be salt (a preservative) and light (guidance). We must not bury our Christian heads in the sand and must stand up and be willing to call for justice no matter how unpopular that might be.

A follower of Jesus doesn’t indulge in anger, lying or retaliation. Jesus specifically tells us that we are to love those who do wrong to us. A follower can easily turn his/her cheek 7 X 70 times.

A follower of Christ does not serve money. Whatever hold value for us holds our hearts. If that value is in our bank account, our hope is placed in an earthly institution. Anyone who values money more than people is not a follower of Jesus.

A follower of Jesus treats people the way he would want to be treated. Some have called this the “Golden Rule.” We’ve been told in the Gospel of Matthew that this simple rule encapsulates all of the Law and the Prophets.

A follower of Christ is genuine and discerning. Jesus warned about people who would claim to represent him but did not actually live as a follower. He called them wolves in sheep’s clothing. Jesus just hates hypocrisy.

As you have probably already recognized, these signs of “Follower” are all gleaned from Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). Are these some of the signs of our faith that we are proud of, can those around us see these signs manifested in our daily lives, can people, without asking, recognize that we are followers of Jesus. I pray the answer is YES.

Youth Ministry Calendar Youth Ministry is gearing up for a new year! Our 2016-2017 Calendar can be found on the Information Kiosk in the Narthex and on the parish website. Contact Benjamin Valle at bvalle@stmota.org with any ques-

tions or to be added to our youth ministry email lists.

Need a ride? Can you offer a ride? Requests are often made by St. Mary parishioners who would like to get to Mass but are in need of a

ride. If you are coming to Mass anyway and are willing to pick up and drive someone to and from church, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office. Those seeking rides will be connected with those willing to provide rides. More information: dmulroe@stmota.org

High School Confirmation Class Forming Classes are now forming for those in high school who have yet to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you have a son or daughter who missed the preparation classes during their 8th Grade year, this is a great opportunity for teens to prepare to receive the sacrament with their peers! Contact Benjamin Valle at bvalle@stmota.org or 847-223-0010 ext 230 for further infor-mation.

Saturday, August 27 8:30 Am–11:30 AM • Recognize successes • Discuss key priorities for the parish • Collaborate to define ways to in-crease parishioner engagement within ministries • RSVP regrets to Gina DeBord, 847-487-6612 or debordduo@ymail.com

Two Feast Days of Mary Monday, August 22nd, The Queenship of Mary Join us for the recitation of the Rosary after 8:00 AM Mass. All are welcome.

Thursday, September 8th, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Please join us after the 8:00 AM Mass in the Eucharist Chapel as we recite the Rosary, all are welcome.

Worship Commission Ministry Fair September 17 & 18

How will you share your gift with the parish?

Altar Servers Open to young parishioners in 4th through 12th grades. These young people develop initiative and forethought by assisting the priest and deacon at Mass. Children’s Liturgy of the Word Younger children are sent to hear the readings of the day and a mes-sage appropriate to their age. Adult leaders are sought. Greeters and Ushers A personal welcome helps engage a worshiper. Ushers and Greeters assist where needed, from helping to find seats, taking up the offertory collection, to giving emergency assistance. Eucharistic Ministers Teens and adults are trained and mandated by the Archdiocese to act as extraordinary ministers of Communion. Lectors Teens and adults are trained for the proclamation of the Word. Sacristans The many articles required for the celebration of the sacraments are the area of sacristans, from candles and cups to vesture and linens. Music Ministry Helping the assembly sing God’s praises, as well as exercising their own particular role in the sacred liturgy is the goal of music ministers. Along with the Contemporary Choir and the Parish Choir, we would like to organize a funeral choir and a children’s choir. Eucharistic Adoration The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration one day each month. Adorers as well as additional coordinators are sought. Rosary and Divine Mercy Ministry These dedicated persons recite the Rosary after daily Mass Monday through Thursday, and the Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet on Fridays immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass. The Family Rosary is recited every first Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. Simbang Gabi St. Mary’s is the site of one of the nine Lake County area novena Masses in preparation for Christmas. Along with a festive celebration of the Eucharist, a reception with food and fellowship is offered. Call-Me Ministry Even though you may have the desire, you may not have the ability to regularly commit to a ministry. Call-Me ministers share their contact information with ministries in which they have an interest. When extra help is needed, ministry coordinators give these ministers a call.

Join Us for a Prayer Vigil to End Violence Violence is all around us in many different forms: in our world, in our country, in our communities, and in our homes. There is something that each of us can do to help: pray. Pray to end gun violence, do-mestic violence, economic violence, environmental violence. Please join with parishioners of both Old St. Pat’s and Old St. Mary’s in an

Wednesday, August 31, 2016,from 6:30–7:30 p.m Old St. Patrick’s Church

700 W. Adams (at Des Plaines), Chicago The Vigil will include tying ribbons to offer prayers for those impacted by violence. If you cannot attend the Vigil, you can still participate by picking up a ribbon from one of the baskets at the exits of the church and offering your own prayers for an end to violence in all of its forms Parking available in the public lot on west side of Des Plaines between Monroe and Madison. A volunteer will be in the lot handing out parking slips. Also carpooling from Old St. Mary’s parking lot at 6PM.

Old St. Patrick's Church Encounter the God who loves you. Engage in a community that welcomes you. Serve the world that needs you.

F isch–ing Lines will return August 28th.

St. Mary of the Annunciation Bereavement Ministry

10 Week Grief Support Group:

“FINDING HOPE/HEALING HEARTS” One of North America's leading grief educators, Dr. Alan Wolfelt has written many books about healing in grief. In compassionate, down-to-earth language, Understanding Your Grief describes ten touch-stones—or trail markers—that are essential physical, emotional, cogni-tive, social, and spiritual signs for mourners to look for on their journey through grief. This book is his most comprehensive, covering the es-sential lessons that mourners have taught him in his three decades of working with the bereaved. Think of your grief as a wilder-ness—a vast, inhospitable for-est. You must journey through this wilderness. To find your way out, you must become acquainted with its terrain and learn to follow the sometimes hard-to-find trail that leads to healing. In the wilderness of your grief, the touchstones are your trail markers. They are the signs that let you know you are on the right path. When you learn to identify and rely on the touchstones, you will find your way to hope and healing. This weekly group will meet at St. Mary of the Annunciation for 10 consecutive Thursdays, September 15–November 17, 2016, 6:30–8:00pm. The group size is limited so register now! The $30.00 registration fee covers the cost of the two books. To register, contact Diane Mulroe at the St. Mary parish office. dmulroe@stmota.org or call 847-223-0010 Here is what has been said about the experience of the Finding Hope/Healing Hearts group: “[The group] normalized feelings and situations; felt comfort with new friends; hope was built”

“That I’m not the only one going through this; that slowly it will get better; there will be ups and downs”

“Commonality and continuity; facilitators compassionate and real in their approach; each person has added to the group”

“Enjoyed sharing experiences with others in the group; realizing I’m not crazy after all.”

Save the Date 15th Annual Ladies’ Tea

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 9:15 a.m.

Guest Speaker: Sr. Gael Gensler

A Tribute to Mothers

For all mothers - for those who are, for those who have gone before and for those who will come after us. Give thanks for the mother who nurtured you to become the woman that you are today. Come and celebrate and give thanks to our God, the source of all life.

Tickets on sale September 11, 17-18, 24-25 $12 each Contact Kathleen Arata kmunited@comcast.net

847-949-0668 with any questions or to help with the event

Prayer for Vocations God of Love, You call us to live in your love through the grace of our baptism.

Bless us with the courage to carry out the mission of Jesus. Grant us open and generous hearts to see the needs of others and to respond with compassion.

May the Church be blest with women and men who are dedicated to you through marriage, the single life, the diaconate, priesthood, and the consecrated life.

It is in Christ and through Christ that we offer ourselves to you now and forever. Amen.

©2007NCCV www.nccv-vocations.org

Ministry of Care…What Is It? Visits to Homes: Do you know a friend, neighbor or relative who is no longer able to attend Mass? Many homebound persons participate in the Mass by watching the Mass on TV. But they are missing a key element by not being able

to receive the Eucharist. We have a ministry which brings prayers and Communion to the homebound called “Ministry of Care” or MOC. Min-isters of Care typically visit on a weekly basis and thereby bring the love and support of the community of St. Mary’s Church to them. All Ministers of Care have received archdiocesan training and participate in ongoing faith formation opportunities. If you or someone you know is interested in having a Minister of Care come and visit, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office. dmul-roe@stmota.org

Stewardship Report Sunday Collection August 14, 2016 $ 20,524.47 Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21,288.00 Difference $ (763.53) Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 149,295.08 Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 149,016.00 Difference $ 279.08 Difference vs. Last Year $ (7,747.38) Missionary Co-op $ 9,452.40 Missionary Co-op - Prior Year $ 6,821.36 Difference $ 2,631.04 *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments.

We’ll Take It! The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will collect clothing, linens, and other small household items (dishes, pots, pans, lamps, etc) in Sep-tember. While you're doing summer cleaning, packing your son/daughter for college, updating an old wardrobe or redecorating, re-member to set aside items you no longer want for the SVDP collection which will be held at church September 17 & 18. Tell friends and neighbors. Your donations help us serve those in need with basics for human dignity.

Catholic Womens’ Club of Lake County FALL PILGRIMAGE OCTOBER 27, 2016 Come join us on a pilgrimage to Merrillville, Indiana to

the shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Bus will depart from St. Dismas parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and will return around 4:30 p.m. Cost is $35.00 per person and will include the transportation, tour, tip and lunch. Please make checks out to Catholic Women's Club of Lake County. All monies need to be in by October 13, 2016. You can send your checks with a completed registration form to Mary Pat Leahy, at 31 Lancaster Circle, Gurnee, IL 60031. If you have questions, please call 847-263-6041 or 847-265-1016. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please print NAME :________________________________________________ PARISH:_______________________________________________ ADDRESS :_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ E-MAIL:________________________________________________ CASH: $ _______________________________________________ CHECK#: _______ $____________________________ MONEY ORDER#:_________$____________________ If submitting additional registrations, please include the names on a separate piece of paper with this registration.

Are You Widowed? Have you reached a cross roads? Are you at a turning point? Do you want to move forward with your life, while still treasuring your memo-ries? Two Retreat/Workshops for Widowed Women & Men October 22 & 23, Nazareth Retreat House, Batavia November 5 & 6, Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer, on the campus of Alvernia Manor, Lemont Overnight accommodations included, no commuters Contact Joyful Again Widowed Ministry 708-354-7211 joyfulagain7211@gmail.com www.joyfulagain.org

Labor Day Mass Monday, September 5, 9:00 AM Big Church Begin your observance of Labor Day with the celebration of the Eucharist.

St. Mary Prayer Angels As members of St. Mary's parish faith community, it is our responsibility to re-member in spiritual ways those among us who are ill in mind, body, or spirit. We

have a ministry under Human Concerns called “St. Mary’s Prayer An-gels” ministry. This ministry is for anyone who has regular access to their email and agrees to pray for the intentions and needs of our par-ish community as they arise. How it works: If you are in need of urgent prayers for yourself or a family member,

you simply email your request to Diane Mulroe dmul-roe@stmota.org and then your request will be added to the next outgoing Prayer Angels email.

If you would like to be a praying member of the Prayer Angels Minis-try, you subscribe to receive emails. Once you are subscribed, you will periodically receive an email with the names of those who are in need of urgent prayers as well as the names of our beloved deceased. As a member of the ministry, you agree to pray for those in need of our love and support.

Permission must be given by either the individual or a family member to add the prayer request to the Prayer Angels email. All prayers that parishioners entrust to us are confidential to the St. Mary Prayer An-gels only and are not to be forwarded or posted on any form of social network. If you would like to join this ministry, please visit the welcome page on the St. Mary of the Annunciation website http://www.stmaryfc.org/#/welcome and click on the graphic “Click here to join the parish email lists” or email Diane Mulroe and you will be added to the subscription and email distribution for St. Mary Prayer Angels.

TEMPTATION The average number of times that people say “no” to

temptation is about once, weakly. —Anonymous

Catholic Charities Mary’s Closet Needs Professional Clothing and Designer Clothing Donations Catholic Charities professional clothing center, Mary’s Closet, is in need of career-ready clothing, accessories, and shoes for men and women, especially in larger sizes. Mary’s Closet is a program that helps Catholic Charities clients who are in need of assistance preparing for job interviews or seeking employ-ment by providing them with work-ready clothes and interview coaching. We are also looking for high-end designer clothing donations to support the pro-gram’s annual spring fundraiser, Encore! Designer clothes are sold at the May resale event with all proceeds benefiting the Catholic Charities Mary’s Closet program. All donated items can be dropped off at Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. or Satur-days from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. or at our other drop-off location: Relevant Radio, 145 S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information or for pick-up service visit www.cathol icchar i t ies.net /maryscloset or emai l marysclos-et@catholiccharities.net Catholic Charities Translation and Interpretation Network Chicago is Recruiting The Catholic Charities Translation and Interpretation Network Chicago (TIN Chicago) Social Enterprise is looking for bilingual individuals to work as pro-fessional interpreters (as contractors/freelancers) as needed in the Chicago-land area. Interpreters will provide professional interpretation onsite to hospi-tals, schools, and social services agencies. TIN Chicago is looking for bilingual people who speak Spanish, Polish, Vietnamese, Urdu, Chinese, Hindi, Kore-an, Somali, Burmese, Filipino, Amharic, and Swahili. All other languages not listed here are welcome as well. TIN Chicago will be hosting an informational meeting and language testing at 721 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information, contact (312) 655-7483 or tintranslationchicago@gmail.com.

St. Frances De Sales a Year of Mercy Site St. Francis de Sales Parish is one of 31 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago that has been designated as a pilgrimage site throughout the Year of Mercy. Our Holy Door at the Church reflects the opening of our hearts, the opening of our souls, and the opening of our minds to the Lord's mercy and the Gospel of Mercy. Because we are a pilgrim-age site, the faithful can receive a Plenary Indulgence by walking through the Holy Door if certain requirements are met. For more infor-mation about upcoming Jubilee Year of Mercy events at St. Francis de Sales, please visit www.stfrancislz.org.

SPEAKER SERIES Please join us each month during the Year of Mercy for our Speaker Series, gathering in the Ministry Center (135 S. Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. to hear a presentation on a different aspect of Mercy by a Catholic guest speaker.

Tuesday, August 23 – Fr. Burke Masters, Vocation Director for the Diocese of Joliet: Born in 1966, the youngest of 3 sons, Fr. Burke was not raised Catholic but attended Providence Catholic High School in order to move closer to his dream of becoming a Major League baseball player. It was at Providence that Fr. Burke fell in love with the Eucharist and the Catholic Church. He became Catholic his senior year. He went on to play college baseball at Mississippi State University. His major league dream did not materialize, so after work-ing as an actuary, and then ticket manager for the Kane County Cou-gars, Fr. Burke felt the call to become a priest. He attended Mundelein Seminary from 1997-2002 and was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Joliet in 2002. He now travels around the diocese to en-courage young men and women to lay down their lives for the sake of Jesus Christ. Fr. Burke also maintains a blog, which can be found at https://frburke23.wordpress.com.

Chicago’s Got Sisters! Retreat Chicago October 7-8, 2016 Pray and share with Sisters from differ-ent religious communities in the Chica-go area as you discern your vocation. This weekend is a great opportunity to serve and be a part of community life, while asking questions about discern-ment and getting answers in real time. For single Catholic women ages 18-40. Sponsored by the Office for Religious/

Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association. For more information, contact Sister Theresa Sullivan, D.C., at sisterthere-sa.sullivan@doc.org or 812-963-7556. Visit http://called2.be/CGSOct16 to register.

Sisters of Charity Federation Online Discernment Retreat Sept. 25-29, 2016 Meet with a sister via Skype or phone to reflect on retreat materials and discernment of religious

life. Pray and meet right where you are, on your time! For single Cath-olic women ages 18-40. Sponsored by the Daughters of Charity and Sisters of Charity. For more information, contact Sister Virginia Ann Brooks, D.C., at sistervirginiaann.brooks@doc.org or 812-963-7559. Register online at http://called2.be/297AiEM.

Worthy Teachers All who undertake to teach must be endowed with deep love, the greatest patience, and, most of all, profound humility. The Lord will find them worthy to become fellow workers with him in the cause of truth.

—St. Joseph Calasanz

Pilgrimage Statue at St. Peter, Volo “Are you suffering a lot? Do not worry. My Immacu-late Heart will be your refuge and the way that will lead you to God.” The historic, world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima will visit St. Peter

Church, Volo on August 30, 8 AM – 7 PM as part of the Fatima Cen-tennial US Tour for Peace, honoring the 100th anniversary of the appa-ritions at Fatima. Please join our neighbors for an extraordinary day of graces, healing and prayer to Our Lady, for our country and our families. All are welcome!

www.fatimatourforpeace.com

Sacrament of Penance Saturdays 4:00—4:40 PM, and by appointment

Baptisms 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.

Adult Initiation 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.

Marriage 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.

Ministry of Care 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.

New parishioners We welcome new members who wish to worship with us and support the parish’s work and mission. Please call the parish office to schedule a time to register. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available at the parish office.

Mass

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Weekday Monday—Friday

8:00 AM

PARISH NUMBER 847-223-0010

Parish Emergency

224-358-3210

22333 W. Erhart Road •Mundelein, Illinois 60060 •WWW.STMARYFC.ORG Email: parish@stmota.org Parish Fax number 847-223-5960 Pre K–5 School: 847-223-4021 Frassati Catholic Academy (Grades 6–8) 847-487-5600

Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number 847-239-2725 Parish Office Hours Monday–Friday 8:30AM–4:00PM

Parish Staff Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213

Pastor FrJerry@stmota.org

Rev. Matthew Alexander Ext. 212 Associate Pastor FrMatt@stmota.org

Deacons Mike O’Malley, Gary Kupsak, Robert Poletto, Mike Alandy

Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 234 Director of Music & Liturgy FVipond@stmota.org

Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education SMatous@stmota.org

Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216 Director of Human Concerns DMulroe@stmota.org

Mr. Benjamin Valle Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry BValle@stmota.org

Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations HFischer@stmota.org

Ms. Tammy Kleckner Ext. 310 Principal, CCLC cclcprincipal@gmail.com Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant Bookkeeper@stmota.org Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant parish@stmota.org

Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 304 Site Manager rplage@stmota.org Mr. James Shaffer Mr. William Tangney Maintenance

Pastoral Council

Jon Matousek Mary Lou Loomis

Jen Pepping Cassandra Dye Kathy Lenzen Pete Coughlin Gina Debord

Jill Stowe Roni Hertel Dan Prezell

Sheila Dalton Carey Marciniak Marivie Alandy

Will Roberts Danielle LoMastro

Bob Lyman Sara Gunther