JANUARY 21, 2018 ● 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Living God's Word There is one problem with Christian discipleship. No one will ever become a master. The most we can strive for is to be journeymen, like Jonah and Jesus' disciples. We can only show others the way if we commit ourselves to the journey and walk at the Master's side, trusting and listening and following the ways of the Lord.

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Readings for the Week Monday: 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26; Mk 3:22-30,

or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Tuesday: 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10;

Mk 3:31-35

Wednesday: 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20

Thursday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2;

Mk 16:15-18

Friday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34

Saturday: 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41

Sunday: Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35;

Mk 1:21-28

January 8, 2018 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Each year between the dates of January 18-25, Chris-tians around the world are called to devote time to pray for unity among all Christians. We know that Jesus prayed for his disciples to remain one, as he and his Father are one, “that the world may believe” (John 17:21). Praying for Christian unity supports the task of evangelization, which is central to Renew My Church and one of the core priorities of the Second Vatican Council. The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the World Council of Churches annually select ecumenical lead-ers from various geographical regions to prepare the theme and text for the Week of Prayer. The 2018 theme, “Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power,” prepared by representatives of Chris-tian churches in the Caribbean, is taken from the Book of Exodus (15:6). It reminds us that throughout the biblical narrative of salva-tion, God is determined to act on behalf of the chosen people. As you gather to pray for the unity that Christ seeks in his Church, know that God is empowering you to contribute to this important endeavor. During this year’s “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity,” I strongly encourage you to spend time in prayer for unity among Christ’s followers. If you are not able to join one of the many ecu-menical prayer services in Chicago, please find a moment each day during this week to ask the Holy Spirit to enter into the hearts of all Christians to assist in drawing us ever closer to one another in Christ. Please visit the website of the Office for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs (EIA) at https://eia.archchicago.org/web/ecumenical-and-interreligious-affairs for more information, includ-ing the various prayer services for unity being held around Chi-cagoland. The EIA staff is available to answer any questions and to offer additional assistance. Thank you for your prayers as to-gether we heed the call to pursue oneness in Christ. Wishing you every blessing, with kind regards I remain, Sincerely yours in Christ, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich Archbishop of Chicago

Mass Intentions Monday, January 22, USA Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children

8:00AM †Gerald Bingham req. Matt & Dorothy Miholic Tuesday, January 23, St. Marianne Cope, Virgin USA, St. Vincent, Deacon & Martyr

8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family Wednesday, January 24, St. Francis de Sales Bishop & Doctor of the Church

8:00AM Living Pat Donahue req. Sister Helen Donahue †Agnes Ho req. Regina Ho †Chester F. Biel, Jr. req. Julie Holst & Laura Holst Thursday, January 25, The Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle

8:00AM †Vernon “Red” Ladewig req. Wife Joyce & Family 9:00AM †Geneva Wetli req. Brian & Sheila Dalton Friday, January 26, Saint Timothy & Saint Titus, Bishops 8:00AM †Rita Schmidt req. Husband Gene & Family †Paul Ho req. Regina Ho Saturday, January 27 5:00PM †Jim Monahan req. Wife Shirley & Family Deceased Members of Hertel and Wagner Families req. Lilian Hertel †Gertrude Ewald req. Joe & Terry May †Kevin Lencioni req. Parents Jack & Beth Lencioni †Mildred Cimpl req. The Pepping Family †Steve Kittl, Heidi †Kittl req. George & Berta Durr Sunday, January 28 7:30AM †Charles Behm req. The Family †Betty Tauscher req. Dick & Nancy Bingham †Edmund Grzybowski req. Cousin Frank Steslow 9:30AM Living Lisa Evans req. Parents Rich & Fran Free Bobbie Consdorf req. Ed & Linda Dasso For the Parishioners of the St. Mary of the Annunciation 11:30AM Living Gene Schmidt Family Living Intention for Fr. Matthew Alexander †Jim Monahan req. Wife Shirley & Family †Brad Hansen, Sr. & †Danny Hansen req. Carol Hansen Family †Carla Zanotti req. Don & Amy Thompson Family †Andrew Csapo req. Margaret Blume

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

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

Deacons Deacon Al Deacon Isaac Deacon Gary Deacon Mike

Lectors C. Hendricks J. Schwartz

K. Lenzen H. Campos

A. Samano M. Grady

R. Melnick E. McPherson

LITURGICAL MINISTERS JANUARY 27 & 28, 2018

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon D. Prezell J. Sinkovec D. Suhling D. Harmon S. Harmon C. Kasamis D. Washburn S. Washburn

Deacon D. Igielski A. Rafferty III P. Tekampe M. Tekampe K. Lenzen M. Escano L. Zucco

Deacon C. Perrelle S. Gunther K. Pieniakiewicz C. Lutzow D. Slater J. Rutledge J. Fisher S. Monahan A. Capulong MM. Galuska

Deacon M. Nelsen B. Kupsak M. Job K. Job N. Martin D. Wittgen E. McPherson R. Peterson

The Week Ahead Sunday, January 21 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children Monday, January 22 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Tuesday, January 23 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Roe vs. Wade Holy Hour Adoration 9:00AM Mary’s Circle 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 5:30PM Youth Meeting 7:00PM Military Ministry Meeting Wednesday January 24 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 1:30PM Finding Hope Healing Hearts 3:30PM Human Concerns Commission Meeting 6:30PM P.A.D.S. 7:00PM Parish Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 25 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mass Friday, January 26 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, January 27 9:00AM First Reconciliation 5:00PM Children Liturgy of the Word Sunday, January 28 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 5:00PM Peer Ministry Liturgy

Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief:

and for the repose of all who have recently died: Roberta “Bobbie” Consdorf, Geneva Wetli

Dear Friends in the Lord, Last week we heard from the Gospel of John of the call of the first disciples. Jesus asked them, “What are you looking for?" That timeless question echoes through every generation: What are we look-ing for in our lives? What do we really seek? What is it that we really

want and desire? It is not as easy question to answer as it may seem. We might in-stinctively answer: good health, a loving family, freedom from financial worries, etc. These are all good things, but pondering this question can lead us to deeper question of faith: How do I find lasting happiness? Who or what can give me peace and a sense of purpose and meaning in my life? What about the possibility of life beyond death? How else does God want me to serve or devote my time and energies at this time in my life? And Jesus said, “Come and you will see” (John 1:39). These questions may be an excellent way to begin preparing for the coming Lenten season. Lent is a great season of conversion that calls us to reflect on our relationships with Jesus and with one another. The liturgies and devotions of Lent call us to examine our hearts and challenge us to live our faith more authentically. As a way to enrich our Lenten journey, the Faith Formation Commission has invited Kristin Bird to offer a two-night Lenten mission entitled, “Wonderfully Creat-ed, Wonderfully Redeemed.” This will take place from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. on Sunday, February 25, and Monday, February. The first night will focus on our relationship with God, listening to the voice of Jesus, and what it means to be a disciple. The second night will continue with how as disciples we live out our unique calling to share our love of God with the world. There will also be a morning session on Monday adapted especially for seniors. Please mark your calendars. On January 22nd our nation will mark the 45th anniversary of Roe-v-Wade, the Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal throughout the U.S. In all Dioceses of the Unit-ed States this day is to be observed as a partic-ular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and a day of penance for the violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abor-tion. The 8:00 Mass intentions on January 22nd will be for the protection of unborn children and a greater respect for the dignity of all life from conception until natural death. In addition, the Respect Life Committee is hosting a holy hour following the 8:00 A.M. Mass on Tuesday, Janu-ary 23rd.

Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry

Heavenly Father, the beauty and dignity of human life was the crowning of your creation.

You further ennobled that life when your Son became one with us in his Incarnation.

Help us to realize the sacredness of human life and to respect it from the moment of conception

until the last moment at death. Give us courage to speak with truth

and love and with conviction in defense of life. Help us to extend the gentle hand of mercy and forgiveness

to those who do not reverence your gift of life. To all, grant pardon for the times we have failed

to be grateful for your precious gift of life or to respect it in others. We ask this in Jesus' Name.

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Childcare at 9:30 Mass Childcare is available during the 9:30 Sunday morning Mass in Meeting Room 3. questions: Kitty.white.kw@gmail.com

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Featured CD for January

Love – Sacrifice – Trust: He Showed Us the Way

by Fr. Michael Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz shares important insights on the meaning of Christ’s Cross. He shows how God’s rescue mission for us includes the need for each person to embrace his own cross in order to reestablish trust in the Father and the understanding that love requires sacrifice. It also includes a bonus segment on Stations of the Cross, which features reflections on the Lord’s Passion and Death, accompanied by moving audio dramatizations from the Truth and Life Audio Bible.

Feature CDs may 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.

16th Annual St. Vincent de Paul Pasta Party Sunday, March 11 1pm - 4pm Diantha Hall (school gym) The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP), brings assistance to individuals and families when they experience hardship. Help from St. Vincent de Paul includes linking people to government and charitable resources, turning on or keeping on electric and gas, stocking empty cupboards, coaching on finding employment opportunities, providing clothing or repairing their car for necessary transportation. Each two-person team visits a home, bringing spiritual support and the love of the people of St. Mary Parish. For the past 15 years the community of St. Mary of the Annunciation has gathered annually to celebrate and support the works of SVdP. The Pasta Party, always a spirited event, helps fund the work of the Society in a significant way. In addition to the generous donations made to the Alms for the Needy box in the narthex, the Pasta Party provides financial resources to assist people who call St. Vincent de Paul for help, this in addition to the abundant outpouring of food and school supplies received each year for those campaigns to feed the hungry and prepare SVdP-assisted students for back to school. This year’s Pasta Party will be held on Sunday, March 11, 1:00–4:00 PM, in Diantha Hall, our school gymnasium, with all of the fun of the cash raffle, door prize raffle and delicious meal of spaghetti, salad and rolls generously donated by Tina G’s in Mundelein (previously by Philly G’s). Meatballs will be provided by SVdP. If you’ve attended previous-ly, you know that the dessert table is a glorious sea of sweet treats donated by parishioners. Coffee, tea and dessert are all included in the dinner price; beer, wine, soft drinks and water will be available for an additional donation. Tickets will be available in the narthex starting in February and at the door on the day of the event.

Bring Your Palms to Church Please bring your dried palms from 2017 to church and place them in the basket in the narthex. They will be burned after the 11:30 Mass on Sunday, February 11, in preparation for Ash Wednesday, February 14.

Stewardship Report

Sunday Collection January 14, 2018 $ 20,194.58

Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21,730.77

Difference $ (1,536.19)

Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 648,429.95

Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 630,192.31

Difference $ 18,237.64

Difference vs. Last Year $ 11,778.92

*Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments.

PADS Help Needed Thank you to all our volunteers that gave up their time this holiday season to serve our brothers and sisters at St. Mary’s PADS site. We have a generous group of volunteers who make our shelter welcoming and successful. We are currently looking for anyone who could help on the first and/or any fifth Thursday morning from 5:00-6:00 am to help with site clean up. Our site is open through April in the small church basement. Please email poletto@comcast.net to let us know if you would like to help. Please keep our guests in your prayers. Thanks.

Christmas Joy & Every Penny a Blessing On Thursday, January 11, we made the final holiday food collection delivery to Holy Family Food Pantry in Waukegan. The re-ceiving team is always so grateful for our

friendship and generosity as they work tirelessly to keep the shelves stocked to serve the poor. In the waiting room of the pantry are murals that read, “In a city of strangers,

I’ve got a family of friends, No matter what rocks and brambles fill the way, I know that they will stay until the end.” Thanks to all of you who donated to the annual holiday food collection. The people of St. Mary have been friends to those who visit the pantry for many years. And, our best wishes to Sr. Peggy Ryan who has taken a teaching position at Dominican University. In addition to the food collection, there were other works of joy that made a difference to strangers who happened into our lives during December. Your gifts to SVdP:

Filled a homeless man’s gas tank. (His van is his home.) Gave shelter and aid to a homeless woman. Fed those without food to eat. Provided food to those who struggle to make ends meet. Kept two families in their homes. Gave someone without power a warm place to stay and assis-

tance with getting the power back on. We are grateful for the support of St. Mary Parish and parishioners and wish you a good 2018. There was a day in January when the Alms for the Needy box had $189.16. Twenty one (21) cents of that was pen-nies. It is humbling to find so much given to care for the poor. Please know our deepest gratitude for every penny. Peace be with you, Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Mary of the Annunciation.

LENTEN MISSION Wonderfully

Created, Wonderfully Redeemed

February 25-26, 2018 7:00–8:30 p.m.

Presented by Kristin Bird

of Burning Hearts Ministries

More information to follow soon…

Word Made Clear: the Gospel of Mark A presentation with Fr. James McIlhone January 25, 2018, 7 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Parish Center Father James McIlhone, Director of Biblical Formation for the Archdio-cese of Chicago, will offer a presentation on the Gospel of Mark Come hear some of Fr. McIlhone’s wisdom from years of teaching and preaching about the Gospel and join in the discussion as we are challenged to take the Word we hear and make it the Word we live in our daily lives. Fr. McIlhone’s presentation kicks off an opportunity for Cath-olics throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago to join in a virtual journey through the Gospel of Mark. You will receive the tools to explore the Gospel whatever way works best for you. If you choose to sign up, you will be provided with weekly e-mail updates to guide you through the process. To register for this event and/or to receive weekly e-mails, visit www.stfrancislzparish.org

Please Make Your Gift: Annual Catholic Appeal

“Come, Follow Me” Many families in our parish will be receiving the Annual Catholic Ap-peal request mailing from Cardinal Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries and services funded by the ACA, we thank you for your gifts. Please return your response as soon as possible. The ACA offers a wonderful opportunity to answer Jesus’ call to “Come, Follow Me.” In addition to providing for ministries and services throughout the Archdiocese, the Appeal also funds services that are of great help to ministries here in our Parish. As we contemplate God’s many gifts to us, we should also reflect on our gratitude for these gifts. Your financial support for the work of our Parish, our Archdiocese, and the Church throughout the world is, in fact, one way to express this gratitude. Please give generously to the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal. When our parish reaches its goal in paid pledges, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our parish.

COME, FOLLOW ME

St. Mary Youth Ministry

Enchanted Castel Lock-In Any teen who is in 6th–12th grade is invited to join St. Mary Youth Ministry for a lock-in at the

Enchanted Castle in Lombard, Il. This event will take place from Friday, February 2, 2018 at

9:00 P.M. until Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 6:30 A.M. The cost for the trip is $60 which covers transportation, pizza, pop, tokens, and all amenities inside the Enchanted Castle.

Registration forms may be found in the office. Email or call Grant with any questions!

Ignite Youth Group IGNITE is our high school youth group that

meets on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. On January 28 at 5:00 P.M., we will have a special Mass in the little church presided by Fr. Jerry with pizza and games after! All high

school teens are welcome to join us! The dates for upcoming youth nights are January 28 and February 18 and 25. These nights include a teaching

on our faith, discussion, games and snacks. We hope you can join us!

Sports Night All teens are invited to our next sports night which will be held on Saturday, January 27 over at the school gym after 5:00 Mass . We will play basketball. So please bring appro-priate gear for that! There will also be pizza for everyone at the end. Parents are wel-come to participate as well. We hope to see you there!

REP News Happy New Year as we begin the second half of St. Mary’s 2017-2018 Religious Edu-cation Program. The first half of our year flew by as the children in grades K-8 grew in their relationship with Jesus and in their knowledge of our Catholic faith. Whether in the classroom, in prayer services, doing outreach activities, or learning to be a good

follower of Jesus, the Holy Spirit has been alive and active in REP. Children preparing for the sacraments have been busy learn-ing more about what the sacraments mean to us. Those preparing for First Reconciliation will celebrate God’s forgiving grace this month. Our confirmation candidates have been busy doing service projects like delivering Christmas gifts to our sharing parish, making lunches for PADS and many activities in the community. The EDGE night sessions have been blessed with lively sessions led by our new Youth Minister, Grant Bright, seminarians Danny Orris and Deacon Isaac Coulter and our own Fr. Matthew, as well as our peer ministers and adult team. As we look ahead to next summer and fall, the 2018-2019 registrations forms will be available on the parish web site beginning Monday, February 5. Forms will also be available in the kiosk in the narthex and in the parish office. Forms ARE NOT mailed to families. It is important that children begin faith formation in first grade as two years are required in preparation for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. If you are new to St. Mary and have not yet registered with the parish, please contact the parish office or attend one of our Welcome Session to become members. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Sue Matousek Director of Religious Education smatous@stmota.org

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Confirmation for Adults If you are:

a practicing Catholic between the ages of 18 & 99 who has received First Communion but has not yet been Confirmed and you would like to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation

Come join us! St. Francis de Sales Parish Lake Zurich 11 S. Buesching Road

Meetings in the Parish School: 6:30-8:00 PM On the following Sunday evenings: Jauary 21st February 11th & 25th March 11th & 25th April 8th, 22nd & 29th Practice - TBA Confirmation - TBA For more information or to register, contact Chris Deprez at: 847-436-2265 or cdeprez@cornerstonenb.com

Catholic Heart Work Camp ATTENTION! Any High School Teen who will enter 9th grade in the fall: Youth Minis-try has an opportunity for you! Come join us for a week of service and fun this summer in Knoxville, TN. There are still many spots available and we would love to have you join us! Applications are available in the office. Any Questions? Please feel free to contact Grant.

F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer

With today’s Gospel recounting the call and response of the Apostles, we should appreciate anew that we stand on the

shoulders of these men, for our faith is rooted in their testimony. I am reminded of an interesting court case in Italy in 2006. An atheist sued a priest for fraud, claiming that Jesus of Nazareth never really existed and that the Church cons people out of their money by perpetrating this myth. (And you thought the odd cases

are only found in our court system!) To make things even more inter-esting, the atheist and priest were former classmates. The atheist actually is an ex-seminarian who lost his faith and now attacks religion. To avoid conviction, the priest needed to prove that Jesus historically existed, and he had to do so from sources outside of the Gospels since the atheist contends that they are part of the perpetration of the myth. This story made me reflect on what a precious, yet fragile, gift faith is. If one uses the Italian atheist’s logic, there is no direct evi-dence that Jesus existed. People didn’t have birth certificates and social security cards 2000 years ago. Jesus was not a player on the world stage that would make him appear in Roman history books. However, there is acknowledgement of Jesus in the writings of a first century Jewish historian named Josephus. And, of course, there is circumstantial evidence for the existence of Jesus in the rapid growth and frequent martyrdom that marked the early Church. After all, it is unlikely that so many people would have joined the Church and risked/experienced execution for the cause of a person whom they knew did not exist. (It is believed that all of the Apostles except John were mar-tyred.) And since these first members were of the same time and place as Jesus, they surely would have known if there was no such person. Besides, the arguments used to attack the early Church did not claim that Jesus was mythical but rather that he: a) was not the Messiah; and b) was not raised from the dead. But it is precisely at this point in the debate that one must make the leap of faith. Or not. For the existence of the historical per-son of Jesus of Nazareth does not prove who he is. At best, the histor-ical existence of Jesus tells us that he was a rabbi who roamed the Jewish countryside 2000 years ago while offering up his personal brand of teaching. To contend that Jesus is God incarnated in human flesh, that he suffered and died for our sins, and that he rose from the dead to give us eternal life, requires faith – the faith handed on to us from the Apostles. Such truths can never be “proven” in a logical or scientific sense. They can only be experienced. As the case of the Italian atheist shows, faith can be fragile if we don’t nourish it through prayer, study and daily exercise. We need to allot time in our schedules for these priorities. As author Matthew Kelly points out, all too often we don’t get around to the important things in life because we’re too busy doing things that are urgent. Yet if we don’t set aside time and energy to focus on and cultivate that which is truly important in our lives, our spiritual life (and other important things such as our relationships, health, etc.) will surely stagnate and atrophy. I’m sure that most of us know someone, often a family mem-ber, who not only has distanced themselves from the Church but who has also lost some or all of their faith. As St. Monica did for her son Augustine, let us pray fervently to God that the faith of those who have fallen away will be rekindled. And may we serve as the gentle, subtle emissaries of God’s invitation to believe. After all, Augustine didn’t come to faith from his mother’s prayers alone; it also took the actions of Monica, St. Ambrose and others. Oh, and by the way, after hearing the case an Italian judge dismissed the lawsuit. If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the parish office or send an email to dea-conhwf99@yahoo.com.

CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS- VICARIATE 1 Deaneries DEF Preparation Sessions begin Monday March 12, 2018 WHERE: St. Edna Church – Doherty Center 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Hts., 60004 WHO MAY ATTEND: A candidate must: be 18 years old AND out of high school have already received the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, and Reconciliation ON THE FIRST NIGHT PLEASE BRING: 1) Registration form below, signed by a priest or staff member from the candidate’s home parish 2) Registration fee of $60.00 (cash or check payable to St. Edna Par-ish) 3) A copy of baptismal certificate PREPARATION SESSIONS: Mondays at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, March 12, 19, 26, April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7 REHEARSAL (required) & RECONCILIATION Thursday May 10, 7 p.m. St. Alphonsus Liguori Church 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Hts., 60070 CONFIRMATION MASS: Monday May 14, 7 p.m. St. Alphonsus Liguori Church 411 N. Wheeling Rd., Prospect Hts., 60070 For additional information, please e-mail Lorie Crepeau at lcre-peau@stedna.org. REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print)- 2018 ADULT CONFIRMA-TION- Vicariate 1 Deaneries DEF- *Please Print* Name___________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ Zip_________________________________ Phone___________________________________ E-mail_______________________________________ Parish Name/Town___________________________________________________ Date of Birth________________________ Age__________________ Priest/Staff Signature from current/home parish__________________________________ Please bring registration form and a copy of your baptismal certificate on the first night.

Laudato Si’: On Care For Our Common Home

These are the words that open Pope Francis’ encyclical on ecology and care for God’s creation. Pope Francis addresses

Laudato Si’ to “every person on the planet,” for we all share a common home—the earth. He focuses on a number of

important themes: § Called to Solidarity. We are one human family and have a shared responsibility for others and for creation. Wealthy countries have a responsibility to reduce consumption of non-renewal resources and should help poorer nations develop in sustainable ways. § Technological and economic development must serve human beings and enhance human dignity, instead of creating an economy of exclusion, so that all people have access to what is needed for authentic human development. § Supporting Life, Protecting Creation. Concern for nature is incompatible with failure to protect vulnerable human beings, such as unborn children, people with disabilities, or victims of human trafficking. § A Time to Act. Pope Francis calls for a change in lifestyle and consumption. We can make important changes as individuals, families, and communities, and as civil and political leaders. § Hope and Joy. “Injustice is not invincible” (no. 74) and we act knowing that we seek to live out God’s vision of renewed relationships with God, ourselves, one another, and creation.

HUMAN CONCERNS COMMISSION: The mission of the Human Concerns Commission is to promote the word and manifest the love of Jesus Christ by helping those who are in need, following the principle that “whatever you do to the least of my people, you do unto me.”

Vicariate I, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission Presents: MINISTRY OF CARE TRAINING FOR NEW MINISTERS OF CARE

Presenters: Sr. Jane Schlosser, RSM, Sr. Mary Barbara Hassler, Carol Holden, D.Min., Deacon Jim Minor

Saturday, February 24 and Saturday, March 3 9:00am-3:00pm (Sign-in: 8:45-9:00 am)

**Full participation in both training sessions will fulfill Archdiocesan requirements for man-dation. Where: St. Francis De Sales Parish 135 S. Buesching Lake Zurich, Il 60047 Session topics covered: Saturday, February 24: Spirituality in the Ministry – Sr. Jane Schlosser The Experience of Suffering – Sr. Jane Schlosser Theology of the Eucharist – Deacon Jim Minor Saturday, March 3: Prayer in Care Ministry – Sr. Mary Barbara Ministerial Procedures – Sr. Mary Barbara Pastoral Communication Skills – Carol Holden Closing prayer and sending forth – Carol Holden

**Reservations: You MUST register for this workshop. If you are interested in register-ing or learning more about the Ministry of Care, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office.

We will observe a Holy Hour in recognition of Roe v Wade on Tuesday, January 23rd immediately following the 8:00am morning Mass.

Please plan on joining us in prayer and adoration.

Human Concern Commission Members: Carey Marciniak, Chairperson; Deacon Gary Kupsak, Kathleen DeCaire-Aden, Linda Green, Tom Hanley, Veronica Hertel, Mary Lou Loomis, Sue Poletto, Dan Prezell, Jan Swanson; Diane Mulroe, Staff Liaison Join us for meetings 4th Wednesdays 3:30pm

Treasures from Our Tradition One of the most unusual Catholic churches in the world is in Amsterdam: Our Lord in the Attic, or as the locals say, “Ons Lieve Heer op Solder.” What looks like a beautiful narrow brick mansion alongside a canal is a clever disguise for a

very well-preserved seventeenth-century home and a secret church. During the Reformation, the Netherlands was divided into Protestant Holland and the Spanish Netherlands, now known as Belgium, a Catholic stronghold. Protestant reformers seized all the Catholic parishes in Holland and “de-Catholicized” them. New laws forbade the celebration of the Mass in public. St. Nicholas Church was renamed “Old Church” by the new owners, and the dis-possessed Catholics got to work “hiding” St. Nicholas Parish in the upper floors of this man-sion. Other Catholics did the same thing, but

this is the only hidden church that survives today. Sunday Mass is still celebrated here. It’s a beautiful hideaway, with noth-ing spared in regard to marble, gilding, a pipe organ, and classic Dutch painting. A few steps away, the Old Church, begun in 1250, stands emptied of the statues and carvings of its Catholic days, its windows replaced by plain glass. The new tenants gave up when it

came to the ceiling, which is still painted with saints, biblical scenes, and merchant ships. The Dutch reformers were tolerant sorts, and as long as the Catholics kept out of sight, they were out of mind. Catholicism was at last tolerated in Holland after 1853, but in 1924 when the International Eucharistic Congress was held in Amsterdam, processions of Catholics were still forbid-den in the streets. Today, Roman Catholics are about 19 percent of the pop-ulation, and there’s no need for any of them to hide in the attic.

—Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

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. New Parishioner Welcome session is offered on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Time of registration is 10:45AM—11:25AM. If you are unable to make the Welcoming Session, please call the parish office to schedule time to register.

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

Parish Fax 847-223-5960

22333 W. Erhart Road • Mundelein, Illinois 60060 • WWW.STMARYFC.ORG Email: parish@stmota.org Frassati Catholic Academy: Mundelein Campus: 847-223-4021 Wauconda Campus: 847-487-5600

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

Parish Staff Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215

Director of Parish Operations HFischer@stmota.org

Ms. Tammy Kleckner Ext. 310 Principal, FCA cclcprincipal@gmail.com

Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant Bookkeeper@stmota.org

Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant parish@stmota.org

Mr. James Shaffer Maintenance Rev. Ed Pelrine Weekend Associates

Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Pastor FrJerry@stmota.org

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

Deacons Mike Alandy, Gary Kupsak, Robert Poletto, Alan Sedivy

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. Grant Bright Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry GBright@stmota.org

Pastoral Council

Mary Lou Loomis Joaquin Valdes Cassandra Dye Kathy Lenzen Pete Coughlin Gina Debord Dan Prezell

Sheila Dalton Carey Marciniak Marivie Alandy

Sandra Fioretti-Frank* Linda Green

Finance Council

Larry Molloy Denise Fuller

Joe Tylka Tom Zengeler Roger Fisher Patrick Tracy John Malone*

*ex-officio, secretary