May 28, 2023:
Pentecost Sunday
PARISH NEWSLETTER
The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045
Parish Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday - Friday
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From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor |
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-------There is a great deal of energy and emotion in the Upper Grade and Primary Grade Centers of the School of St. Mary as the final weeks of school are upon us. The Saints and Scholars Middle School Honors Night will be on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30pm in the Church of St. Mary. We plan to celebrate our graduating 8th graders while acknowledging and inspiring our sixth and seventh graders. Please review several of the new awards we will present. Some of the awards being presented include the following:
-------Spirit of a Crusader: This new award will recognize an 8th-grade student who exemplifies the Crusader Creed and the school motto, To Learn. To Serve. To Lead. The student has an excellent academic and behavior record, demonstrates service to the school and community, and actively lives out their Catholic Faith.
-------Citizenship Award: The citizenship award recognizes students who have demonstrated exemplary behavior, good character, and a commitment to the values of respect, responsibility, and kindness. This award will be presented to a student in 6th, 7th and 8th grade.
-------Departmental Awards: Each department may present at least one award per grade including subjects such as English Language Arts/Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Religion as well as Spanish, STEAM, and Physical Education. The Department Awards represent and reflect hard work, determination, mastery of coursework, or growth.
-------We celebrate the Class of 2023 of the School of St. Mary with their Graduation Mass this coming Thursday evening, June 1. Let us remember all in our families and community that are reaching important milestones in their lives. With hearts of faith may they follow the lead of Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd at all times in their lives.
-------For the better part of three years, humanity was not able to come together - to socialize, to celebrate, to gather for community and fraternity. Joining you and so many other people of faith, we pray that the devastation of COVID on body, mind, and spirit is now behind us. We are able to safely and joyously come together for family celebrations, for parish events, for loved one’s accomplishments. As we go forward into the summer, may our gatherings bring joy and peace to our bodies, minds, and spirits.
-------Over the past several months the Parish Council, as well as Parish Staff, have been discussing opportunities for parishioners to come together, not only for prayer and service opportunities but for renewing and fostering new friendships in social gatherings. With that in mind, we are now forming a COSM Parish Life Social Committee. It feels right to be bringing people together who want to help and offer opportunities for people to come together.
-------That being said, if you fit the above description of a fun loving, social, community building parishioner of the Church of St. Mary please come to a meeting this Tuesday, May 30 at 8:00pm in the Parish Center. This is a new committee that I am hoping will be formed by interested members of St. Mary’s. On Tuesday we will meet to brainstorm and to discuss how we can offer, host, present and provide times for parishioners to come together. I am excited about the possibilities interested parishioners will come up with. A possible first event is an outdoor celebration following the Gazebo Mass in Lake Bluff on Saturday, August 5. Maybe there will be another event or two this summer. Come share your ideas and interests. Please reach out to me to let me know your interest to be part of this new parish group.
-------We conclude the Easter season with the celebration of the Feast of Pentecost, sometimes referred to as the birthday of the Church. Pray that the Holy Spirit will empower you in your faith life. Pray also that fellow parishioners will respond to the Holy Spirit empowering them in sharing their faith.
-------God bless you in living Holy Spirit filled lives,
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Letter from Cardinal Blase J. Cupich,
Archbishop of Chicago,
in Response to the Illinois Attorney General Report
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Please click HERE for a copy of Cardinal Cupich's letter to the people of the Archdiocese of Chicago, regarding the report by the Illinois Attorney General.
Other supporting resources may be found HERE.
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St. Mary’s Church Livestream will be moving to YouTube™ starting June 1.
Go to the Official Church of St. Mary YouTube™ channel to view any and all live-streamed Masses or Funerals. There will be a link to our Livestream YouTube™ channel at the top of our Facebook page when we launch so users who are used to Facebook still have this option.
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Religious Education Classes 2023-2024
Online Registration is now open for rising Kindergarten through 8th grade children of families who are registered parishioners at the Church of St. Mary. There is an early registration discount for registrations completed with fees and tuition paid in full by June 1. Please visit the Religious Education website for Enrollment details.
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Sundays: K-5th grade from 9:30-11:00am September 19* - May 5
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Tuesdays: 1st Year -6th grade from 4:15-5:30pm September 19* - May 7
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Tuesdays: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade from 7:00-8:30pm September 19* - April 9
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Intensives: June 12-16 from 8:45am-12:00pm and October 1, November 5, December 3, January 21, February 4, March 3, & April 7 from 9:00-11:45am
*Dates are tentative
*INTENSIVE PROGRAM for Rising Grade 6th, 7th, and 8th
Intensive classes are open for our students who are:
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COMMITTED to attending longer class periods
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CAPABLE of working independently between class sessions
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and would benefit from a condensed schedule. Students will need to attend one week in June and Sundays (see schedule above) throughout the year. If your student is currently enrolled in 6th or 7th grade, all assignments (including Mass Reflection sheets) must be turned in prior to registering for 2023-2024. Registration must be received by May 31.
Early Discount special ends on June 1. Online Registrations for Intensives will close on May 31. ALL online registrations will be closed the Week of June 5-9. We will reopen online registration on June 12.
For additional information or to enroll please visit
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SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION GUIDELINES
Preparing for Sacraments offers an opportunity for children and our youth to grow in their knowledge of our faith, relationship with God and strengthens our Church. This is a special time for families to help prepare their children by praying together, sharing in faith discussions, and helping them understand the graces that will be freely given by God through these Sacramental celebrations.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has offered guidelines to parishes in order to help prepare children, and their families, in the following Sacraments:
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First Reconciliation/First Communion: Two-year prep period, beginning in the 1st grade. Sacraments are celebrated during children’s second-year, which is considered the immediate preparation period. Our parish offers 1st Year Classes (with 1st & 2nd Grade Students) and 2nd Year [Immediate Prep] (with 2nd and 3rd Grade Students).
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Confirmation: In our parish we offer a three-year prep period, beginning in 6th grade. Immediate Preparation takes place during your youth’s 8th grade year.
If you have a child(ren) who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism (over the age of 7), First Reconciliation (3rd grade or above), First Communion (3rd grade or above) or have not had the opportunity to prepare for Confirmation beginning in grade 6, please contact the Religious Education Office and explore how we can provide support to your family in helping your children receive and celebrate these important Sacraments.
Catechist Teachers & Office Volunteers Needed
Are you someone who wants to grow in their faith by sharing that same faith with others? Consider becoming a catechist. Come join this fun & faith-filled ministry. Religious Education covers from Kindergarten all the way to 8th grade. If teaching is not your gift but you still wish to support this ministry, consider being an Office Volunteer. If you would like more information as to how you can offer support to this ministry please email us at religioused@churchofstmary.org. or please call our office at (847) 234.0090.
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Children's Worship Bulletin for May 28, 2023:
Click for ages 3+ HERE and for ages 7+ HERE.
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SCHEDULE: Saturday, May 27 - Sunday, June 4, 2023
Saturday, May 27, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Mass - Church
Sunday, May 28, 2023:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
Monday, May 29, 2023:
Parish Office Closed
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Tuesday, May 30, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00pm: Parish Life Social Committee Meeting - Church
Wednesday, May 31, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church
+ 5:00pm: RCIA - PCLR
Thursday, June 1, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 10:30am: "The Chosen" - PCCR
+ 8:00pm: Handbell Choir - CCR
+ 5:30pm: 8th Grade Graduation Mass - Church
Friday, June 2, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
Saturday, June 3, 2023:
+ 7:30am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am
+ 8:00am: Confession - Church
+ 5:00pm: Livestream & Mass - Church
Sunday, June 4, 2023:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS
+ 10:00am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS
after 12:00pm Mass - Baptismal Family Gathering - PCCR
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FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE
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To find ways to volunteer within our community and to seek assistance from the parish please click here.
Here is a List of Places You may watch Mass on TV, Radio or Online:
- Online:
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Church of St. Mary Livestream can be found on our Facebook Page. View past celebrated Masses or join us for a current Livestream Mass according to the schedule in this newsletter.
- TV: EWTN
- DirecTV Channel 370
- Dish Network Channel 261
- Verizon Fios Channel 285
- XFinity Channel 33, 291, 1668
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Relevant Radio:
- 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT.
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These Masses will be broadcast live on your local station, on the Relevant Radio® app, at relevantradio.com, and on my Father Rocky Facebook page so you can tune in from wherever you are. The Mass will be rebroadcast each evening at 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT on your local station.
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To read the Daily Scripture readings you may go to usccb.org and select "Daily Reading" at the top left menu.
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III Charlie DeYoung and Julia Kriechbaumer
III Robert Lucas and Kathryn Hanson
II Christopher W. Lloyd and Natalie del Percio
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PRAYER FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED
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Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially: |
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William Allingham
Beni-de Dieu Atibalentja
Dora Avilez
Tom Brown
Phillip Browniing
Carmie Caluag
Victoria Mansfield Campbell
Michael Caringello
Joan Dolan
Sharon Ebelhardt
Carolyn Cimarrusti Erickson
Cathy Foley
Roseanne Hartley
Gary Gwizdala
Christian Jenko
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Terry Thomas Kearns
Suzanna Kocis
Theo Kramer
James Krueger
Ruth Ann Lachenauer
Caroline Lyczko
Dave Lyons
Jim MacNaughton
Carolina Martinez
Mike Mooney, Sr.
Edward Muszynski
Joyce Nutt
Bob O’Connell
Lou Ruffolo
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This new sick list began on March 1 and will continue through May.
If you would like to add a family member to the Prayers for the Sick, please call our Parish Office at: (847) 234.0205.
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Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord,
especially:
Kevin Rediger
(son of Jim & Debbie Rediger)
Denise Macdonald
(sister-in-law of Margaret “Meg” Macdonald)
Suzanne Laack Salerno
(sister of Jeff [Eileen] and David [Lori] Laack)
Nancy Jane Verkler
(wife of Richard Verkler)
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Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.
Saturday, May 27, 2023:
7:30am: Mickey & Bob Keenley
5:00pm: Dorina Mentuccia; Bill Ward; Linda Curran
Sunday, May 28, 2023:
8:00am: James Swarthout; Deacon Robert J. Bonta; Michael Davis
10:00am: Hazel Tollaksen; Dorothy Sobey; Robert Matthei
Noon: Lucy Yoo; Linda Curran; John G. Pound; People of St. Mary’s
Monday, May 29, 2023:
7:30am: Rosemary Sheahen; James Kelly; Special Inention for Rachel
Tuesday, May 30, 2023:
7:30am: Piper Kelly Moellering; Mary Kay Tschanz; Malik Mendis
Wednesday, May 31, 2023:
7:30am: Matthew Bogdovitz; James Swarthout; Mary Carlson
Thursday, June 1, 2023:
7:30am: Josephine Glab; Catherine Kieruzel; Ernie Hiltebrand; Silvio Giannelli;
-----------Special Intention for Fr. Dan Hartnett, S.J.
Friday, June 2, 2023:
7:30am: Jim Tollaksen
Saturday, June 3, 2023:
7:30am: Henry Grzesik
5:00pm: Aldo Raganelli, Larry Del Santo; Lynda Cavalaris
Sunday, June 4, 2023:
8:00am: Ehret-Carey Families; Edward Pound; Lorraine Scodro
10:00am: Eugene Lynn; John Lussen; Sabina Frankov-Powers
Noon: Dorothy Menze; Beth I. Neville; Linda Curran; People of St. Mary’s
If you would like to request a special Mass Intention, please email our Parish Receptionists at: receptionist@churchofstmary.org and they will kindly assist you!
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Sunday Collection-------------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted------Surplus/(Shortfall)
May 21, 2023-------------------------- --------------------- $20,440-------- ------ -- $25,000 --------------(($4,561)
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD------- $1,187,318----------------$1,125,000----------------$62,318
Total Sharing Collections Fiscal 2023 YTD ---------$109,956
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THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY
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We are grateful for the outpouring of support from parishioners while we navigate financially. Thank you for continuing to support your parish as well as our sharing parish, Most Blessed Trinity. Thank you for mailing your contribution to the Parish Office or scheduling your online donation. Offertory basket will be made available during Sunday Public Masses as well for your offering.
Ways To Give
+ Drop in the Offertory Basket during Public Mass
+ Mail Your Contribution:
----- Church of St. Mary
----- c/o Business Office
-----201 E. Illinois
-----Lake Forest, IL 60045
+ Online Giving:
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Schedule your recurring donations via our online Giving safe and secure portal, GiveCentral Go to: Church of St. Mary GiveCentral or click the image to the left.
Thank you!
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Church of St. Mary Website
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Information on our Mass Schedule, Sacraments, School, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Guild of St. Mary, Liturgical Ministries, Bible Study, RCIA, Bulletins, Gospel Reading Podcasts, Homily Podcasts, and more can all be found on our webpage.
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