August 22, 2021: The Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH NEWSLETTER

The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045

Office: (847) 234.0205 :: Email: receptionist@churchofstmary.org

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Our next Soup Kitchen date is this Friday, August 20, 2021, and we have gone back to our sandwich supper format during the hot weather. We would be grateful for donations of:

Loaves of soft whole wheat bread
Sliced cheese – American, cheddar or Swiss
Individual packets of chips
Granola bars
Fruit – oranges, tangerines or apples
Individual containers of yogurt
Individual packets of cookies or other treats

We will purchase other items to complete the meal. Since the Parish Center will be closed, donations should be dropped off at Ellen Tierney’s home, 150 Norwich Court, Lake Bluff any time on Thursday, August 19 or before 3:00pm on Friday, August 20. If those times are not convenient, please contact Ellen to make alternate arrangements at (847) 295.4649 or ellenkelly@comcast.net.

Though we are eager to get back to a “dine-in” service, we have been told to expect to operate on a “take-out” basis well into the fall. Many thanks to all who have helped us keep feeding our hungry neighbors during this difficult time.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Religious Education Classes 2021-2022

Online Registration is now OPEN and available for grades K through 8 for families who are registered parishioners at the Church of St. Mary.

Classes available:

Sundays: K-5^th grade from 9:30am-11:00am September 19-April 24

---------(Please note that the 1^stand 2^nd Year Sunday Class is full)

Tuesdays: 1^st-6^th grade from 4:15-5:30pm September 21-April 26

---------(Please note that the afternoon 6^th Grade Class is full)

Tuesdays: 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade from 7:00-8:30pm September 21-March 15
Intensives: Registration for Intensives is closed

Student(s) who will be in grades 7 & 8 will need to submit all assignments (including Mass Reflection sheets) prior to registering for 2021-2022 year.

For the 2021-2022 Religious Education year we plan to meet in-person as well as incorporate a few on-line sessions. Please see our website for the class calendar. Please note, a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate will need to be submitted to the Religious Ed program if you are new to the program.

We look forward to seeing you and your children in September for a faith filled year of learning!

Enroll Today: religiouseducation.churchofstmary.org

Questions? Contact 847.234.0090 | religioused@churchofstmary.org

HOLY COMMUNION TO THOSE IN CARS

In the months ahead, we will be offering you the opportunity to come and receive the gift of the Eucharist in Holy Communion from your cars. This will take place on the last Sunday of each month, our next opportunity will be on August 29. All are welcome. This opportunity is especially for those who are not able to worship in person at St. Mary’s.

Please follow the directions below:

Starting at 1:00pm, after the congregation leaves the Noon Mass, cars may line up entering from the east Oakwood entrance.
Driving through the parking lot, proceed under the school breezeway and drive behind the church, stopping by the south church/elevator entrance where the priest will be.
Please stay in your car, with a mask fully covering your nose and mouth, waiting in prayer to receive the Eucharist.
The priest will process from car to car, offering the Eucharist.
After you receive the Eucharist you can pull over, parking your car in the parking lot, offering a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of Jesus in the Eucharist.

CHURCH SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE: Saturday, August 21 - Sunday, August 29, 2021

Saturday, August 21, 2021:

+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS

+ 8:00am: Reconciliation in Church

+ 5:00pm: Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS

Sunday, August 22, 2021:

+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS

+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS

+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS

Monday, August 23, 2021: