September 17: - Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 17, 2023:

The Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

PARISH NEWSLETTER

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

Office Hours: 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday - Friday

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

www.churchofstmary.org :: www.facebook.com/ChurchofStMaryLF/

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-------Fr. Deo Kaundula was able to enjoy a month praying with, living with, and celebrating with parishioners. The following letter expresses his gratitude for the welcome and memories made with him during his visit to St. Mary’s. -----

-------Your generous support to the Seminary Collection this weekend is appreciated.

Members of the Knights of Columbus have been spotted around town and outside the church entrances graciously receiving your donations to support them in their support of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Knights generously support the SPRED program here at St. Mary’s.

-------Each fall I make an annual retreat, usually to my “spiritual home away from home” in Gloucester, Massachusetts. This year my retreat will be a walking Camino in the Footsteps of St. James in Spain. Over the course of 8 days I will be praying and walking/hiking/reflecting over 100 kilometers to the Church of St. James/Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain. The basilica has historically been a place of pilgrimage on the Way of St James since the Early Middle Ages and marks the traditional end of the pilgrimage route. I will be carrying the needs and intentions of parishioners with me on my Camino/retreat. Your prayers for a safe and spiritually renewing experience are appreciated.

-------God bless you in “Eucharistic lives” of gratitude, generosity, and compassion,

St. Mary’s Church Livestream has moved to YouTube™

Go to the Official Church of St. Mary YouTube™ channel to view any and all live-streamed Masses. See the link to our Livestream YouTube™ channel at the top of our Facebook page.

Dear Parish Family,

Every year, the deacons of the Archdiocese of Chicago come together to celebrate the feast of St. Francis. The St. Francis Dinner is the sole fundraiser of the Diaconate Council. Deacons, priests, bishops, parish leaders, family, and friends come together to celebrate and thank the Diaconate Community for its faithful service. This year the St. Francis Dinner will take place on Sunday, October 1 at 4:00pm at Elmcrest Banquet Hall, 7370 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL. 60707.

There are three ways to support the diaconate community and the St Francis Dinner: (1) purchase ticket(s) or a table for the dinner, (2) make a donation by writing a check, (3) make a donation as a parish to thank your parish’s deacons and support the Diaconate Community.

Funds raised from the St. Francis Dinner assist the following activities: several charities that serve the poorest and most marginalized (orphans, the mentally ill, the homeless, and the recovering), continuing theological and ministerial education for deacons and wives, a mutual aid fund for deacons in need, and operating funds for the Diaconate Council.

We are asking for your prayers and support. We are a nonprofit organization and all donations qualify as a charitable donation. Donations can be mailed to the Office of the Diaconate, 816 Marengo Ave., Forest Park, IL 60130. Please make checks payable to the Diaconate Council.

Thank you for your continued support of the deacons of the Archdiocese of Chicago. We truly are blessed to be part of St. Mary’s.

May God continue to bless and guide you!

Deacon Jack and Catherine Herrmann and Deacon Bob and Marietta Thomas

COR YOUTH MINISTRY

CHURCH SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE: Saturday, September 16 - Sunday, September 24, 2023

Saturday, September 16, 2023:

+ 7:30 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

+ 8:00 am: Confession - Church

+ 5:00 pm: Livestream & Mass - Church

Sunday, September 17, 2023:

Donuts, coffee, and juice will be served

after the 8:00 & 10:00am Masses in the Upper Grade Center Cafeteria

+ 8:00 am: PUBLIC MASS

+ 10:00 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS

+ 12:00 pm: PUBLIC MASS

+ 5:00 pm: PUBLIC MASS

+ 6:00pm: - COR Youth Ministry - PC

Monday, September 18, 2023:

+ 7:30 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

Tuesday, September 19, 2023:

+ 7:30 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

+ 5:00pm: Religious Education Family Mass - Church

+ 7:00pm: Bible Study

Wednesday, September 20, 2023:

+ 7:30 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

+ 3:45pm: Altar Server Training - Church

+ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction - Church

+ 6:45pm: RCIA - PCLR

+ 7:00pm: Knights of Columbus - PCCR

Thursday, September 21, 2023:

+ 7:30 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

+ 4:00 pm: Handbell Choir - CCR

+ 7:00 pm: Adult Choir - Church

Friday, September 22, 2023:

+ 7:30 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

Saturday, September 23, 2023:

+ 7:30 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am

+ 8:00 am: Confession - Church

+ 5:00 pm: Livestream & Mass - Church

Sunday, September 24, 2023:

+ 8:00 am: PUBLIC MASS

+ 10:00 am: Livestream & PUBLIC MASS

+ 12:00 pm: PUBLIC MASS

+ 5:00 pm: PUBLIC MASS

+ 6:00pm: - COR Youth Ministry - PC

FROM AROUND THE ARCHDIOCESE

St. Patrick Church, located at 991 S. Waukegan Rd. in Lake Forest, seeks a qualified, full-time Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant assists in all functions of the parish office. Serves as the first point of contact for those calling and entering the parish office. Acts in accordance with Archdiocesan policies, procedures, and guidelines. Demonstrates understanding, respect, and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values.

The complete job posting for St. Patrick Church, Parish Administrative Assistant, can be found HERE. You may also contact Jennifer Boldry at (847) 234.1401 with any questions you may have.

VOLUNTEER & ASSISTANCE

Here is a List of Places You may watch Mass on TV, Radio or Online:

Online:
Church of St. Mary Livestream can be found on our YouTube Channel. View past celebrated Masses or join us for a current Livestream Mass according to the schedule in this newsletter.

Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral (anytime)
http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass (Daily at 9:30 am)

TV: EWTN
DirecTV Channel 370
Dish Network Channel 261
Verizon Fios Channel 285
XFinity Channel 33, 291, 1668
Relevant Radio:
1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT.
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 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT on your local station.

DAILY SCRIPTURE READINGS

To read the Daily Scripture readings you may go to usccb.org and select "Daily Reading" at the top left menu.

You may also go to "Today's Reading" at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings

BANNS

III Hannah Ballard and Ryan Davis

I Morgan D'Arcy and Emily Woidat

PRAYER FOR THE SICK AND DECEASED

Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:

William Allingham

Jamie Bostelman

Victoria Mansfield

Campbell

Camille Devaney

Joan Dolan

Sharon Ebelhardt

Gary Gwizdala

Christian Jenko

Terry Thomas Kearns

Suzanna Kocis

Deacon Joe Krakora

Theo Kramer

James Krueger

Ruth Ann Lachenauer

Kenneth Leitch

Danny Leemputte

Caroline Lyczko

Jim MacNaughton

Carolina Martinez

Reese Marcusson

Pauline Mohr

David Pierce

Mark Russell

Shannon Schweiger

This new sick list began on September 3 and will continue through November.

If you would like to add a family member to the Prayers for the Sick, please call our Parish Office at: (847) 234.0205.

Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially:

John Meany

(brother of Sue Kramer)

Peter Rukavina, Jr.

(son of Peter and Laura Rukavina; brother of Timothy and Christian Rukavina )

MASS INTENTIONS

Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.

Saturday, September 16

7:30am - Franklin & Mona Rankin, Sr.

5:00pm - Nancy Dunn McCaughey; Dottie Corra; Carl “Bill” Voros

Sunday, September 17

8:00am - Cimarrusti-Valentino Family; Maria & Sam Scopelliti; Martha Praught

10:00am - Peter Gillespie; Chuck Seyb; Sabina Frankov Powers

Noon - Jacqueline Roberti; Mercedes Foley; Deceased Knights of Columbus Council 1208

5:00pm - People of St. Mary’s

Monday, September 18

7:30am -William Blackburn; Anselm Wilson Dennis; Robert “Bobby” Hughes

Tuesday, September 19

7:30am - Franco Catanese; Larry Kutcher; Gordon Mordini

Wednesday, September 20

7:30am - James Swarthout; Karen Hood; Aleta Nawrot

Thursday, September 21

7:30am - Mr. and Mrs. Joseph; Rose Leonard

Friday, September 22

7:30am - Msgr. Frank Cimarrusti; Mickey Devaney; Donald Sutherland

Saturday, September 23

7:30am - Art & Mary Fox; John McManus; Liz Bessette

5:00pm - Eliseo Elisei; Elizabeth Verkler; Special Intention for Leslie & John Koeller

Sunday, September 24

8:00am - Deceased Knights of Columbus of Council 1268; Erica Pedroza; Kathy Kane

10:00am - Paula Cosgrove; Craigmile-Maurer Family; Robert Matthei; Richard Cossia

Noon - Eugene DiVito; Mercedes Foley; Scott Elias

5:00pm - Joanne Eleanor Donohue; Robert Navarre; 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!

Sunday Collection----------------------------------------Actual----------------Budgeted---Surplus/(Shortfall)

September 10, 2023 -------------- -------- --------- - -- $17,069------------- -- $26,000----------------- ($8,932)

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Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2024 YTD----- -- $287,367--------------$286,000------------------$1,367

THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY

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Thank you!

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