December 10, 2023 | 2023-W50

"Advent is a time of waiting for our Lord, who will visit us all in our own hearts.

The Lord is coming! Let us wait for him!" - Pope Francis

Liturgical Resources

Latest Sunday Mass (Dec. 10th, Advent 2)

Next Sunday Lectio Divina (Dec. 17th, Advent 3)

Next Sunday Readings (Dec. 17th, Advent 3)

What's Happening Around Saint Mary

7:00 pm - Taizé Night of Prayer (Chapel)

Join us in the chapel for an hour of music, prayers, and sacred silence.

7:00 pm - Reconciliation Services (Church)

7:00 pm - Group Study, Remain in Me (Marian Room, Lower Level Rectory)

9:30 am - Circle of Grace, All are welcome! (Marian Room, Lower Level Rectory)

3:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)

4:30 pm - Simbang Gabi (Church)

4:30 pm - Holiday Sing-Along Concert (Chapel)

Simbang Gabi 2023 Schedule Around Archdiocese of Chicago

Christmas Carols at the Organ

A festive sing-along in partnership with the Buffalo Grove Park District and the Raupp Museum. We hope to see you there! Registration is not required for parishioners.

Circle of Grace

Come to our Circle of Grace for faithful enrichment to learn more about our faith through scripture, song and thoughtful discussion.No reservation required. Come as you are and see where the Holy Spirit leads you.

We will introduce several mediums for discussion, articles, videos etc. All are welcome!

When: Thursday mornings

Time: 9:30 AM

Where: Marian Room (Rectory lower level)

Contact Person: Rose at ralberts@stmarybg.org

National Eucharistic Revival

Archdiocese of Chicago | National Eucharistic Revival
USCCB | National Eucharistic Revival
National Eucharistic Revival | Heart of the Revival

What's on the Horizon

Saint Mary School Christmas Band Concert

Monday, Dec. 18, 6:30 pm

Activity Center

Saint Mary Religious Education Christmas Play

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:00 pm

Saint Mary Church

Features

American Saint of the Week

Maximilian Maria Kolbe was a Polish Catholic priest and Conventual Franciscan friar who volunteered to die in place of a man named Franciszek Gajowniczek in the German death camp of Auschwitz, located in German-occupied Poland during World War II. He had been active in promoting the veneration of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, founding and supervising the monastery of Niepokalanów near Warsaw, operating an amateur-radio station (SP3RN), and founding or running several other organizations and publications.