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February 21, 2021: First Sunday of Lent
Parish Newsletter
The Church of St. Mary :: 201 E. Illinois Lake Forest, IL 60045
Virtual Office: 847-234-0205 :: Email: receptionist@churchofstmary.org
From the Desk of Fr. Mike Nacius, Pastor
-------Led by the mercy of God we journey together this season of Lent.
 
           The School of St. Mary “Virtual GALA” – Love Saint Mary’s is being held Friday, February 19th from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. The Gala committee has worked many hours to make this GALA a success. You can follow the activity and or make a donation by clicking on the website; lovestmary.com.  Let’s pray for all the benefactors of the School of St. Mary that help support Catholic education in our parish.
 
---------During Lent we will be using a new Penitential Rite at all of the Masses. For those of you not familiar with the responses, I am sharing it with you in this week’s article. It is very easy to remember.
Penitential Rite – Church of St. Mary – Lent 2021

Priest: Have mercy on us, O Lord.
People: For we have sinned against you.
Priest: Show us, O Lord, your mercy.
People: And grant us your salvation.
 
Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
People: Amen.
 
---------In a concerted way, in the season of Lent we join with all Christians who live under the sign of the cross. We begin our communal worship, our devotion, the Mass by marking our bodies with this sign of our salvation. At Mass the priest greets us: “The Lord be with you”. In this greeting (or similar greetings) we are addressed as one family in Christ. We remember Christ’s promise that where two or three are gathered in his name, he is truly present. Recognizing that none of us come to the altar without having been marred by sin in our lives, we take a moment to open our hearts to God’s mercy so that despite our unworthiness he may grant us a place at his table. There are three different forms of the Penitential Act. Sometimes, especially during the Easter Season, a rite of blessing and sprinkling of water may take the place of the Penitential Act as a reminder of our Baptism.
 
---------At Masses where a special rite precedes the Mass, for instance at a wedding or one of the rituals of the catechumenate, the Penitential Act is omitted and we move immediately to the Gloria or Opening Prayer. The Mass on Ash Wednesday begins with the greeting of the priest and then immediately leads to the Opening Prayer, on the day that ashes are received by the faithful as a sign of our repentance, there is no penitential rite as part of the Mass.
 
        This first Sunday of Lent, we read from the book of Genesis. God added: “This is the sign that I am giving for all ages to come, of the covenant between me and you and every living creature with you: I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will recall the covenant I have made between me and you and all living beings, so that the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all mortal beings.”
This first double rainbow appeared during one of my silent retreats in Gloucester, MA. 
This arching rainbow appeared over West Lake Forest High School.
This second double rainbow above appeared above a golf course in AZ.
This final rainbow appeared as the mist rose up from the majestic Victoria Falls, in Zambia. 
---------In every land that God has created, in every country on Planet Earth, a sign of God’s promise and commitment is seen. What may we use this Lent to remind ourselves of the faithfulness of God, through every act of prayer, fasting and almsgiving we choose to participate in?

---------This year if you would like, you can purchase homemade soup loving made by the local “Soup Fairy” aka from Lia Landis soup specialist and longtime parishioner. A 1/2 Gallon of soup (in 2 separate quart containers) is available for $20.00. The soup is delivered to people in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Each week there will be a different soup offered for purchase. The current schedule is as follows: Friday, February 26, 2021 - Tuscan Bean and Kale, Friday, March 5, 2021 - Minestrone w/ Cheese Stuffed Tortellini and on Friday, March 12, 2021 - Tuscan Bean and Kale. You could order enough for you and your family – maybe even share some with social distancing with a neighbor. You could enjoy the simple dinner during Lent and then stream our praying of the stations and or join us at St. Mary’s at 7:00 PM on Friday evenings.
 
           The deadline to order soup for the following Friday is by Tuesday at 12:00 Noon of that week. Once you place an order through my Administrative Assistant at the Parish Office (lardell@churchofstmary.org), you will receive a confirmation email with details regarding payment. 
 
           We may not be able to come together in the school cafeteria this year at the hospitality of the Knights of Columbus but we can enjoy a simple meal of soup united in “spirit” with one another on Fridays of Lent. You are invited to attend at 7:00 PM or stream the Stations of the Cross through the Church of St. Mary website.
 
---------Lent Rice Bowl packets are available for your prayer, reflection and almsgiving. Included with the packets are prayers that I will use in my article for the season of Lent.

           God of Mercy, You call us to recognize you in our sisters and brothers, and to care for those most in need – for whatever you do for the least of these you do for me. This Lent, ignite your love in us so that through our prayers, fasting and almsgiving we may support all who experience hunger in body, heat and spirit. AMEN.

           May the mercy of God direct our lives these Lenten days.
RCIA: The Rite of Sending and The Rite of Election
Sunday, February 21 at the 10 o’clock Mass those adults in the RCIA program who are preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation on Holy Saturday will be dismissed at the end of the Liturgy of the Word, after the homily. The Catechumen and Candidates depart from the Mass with the RCIA Team to discuss the Mass readings and to experience more fully the impact of the Scripture in their lives. This will continue each Sunday until Easter when, at the Easter Vigil they will join us at the table of the Eucharist for the first time. 
 
Across the entire world, Catholic bishops on this first Sunday of Lent welcome these RCIA participants in what is known as the “Rite of Election” and the “Call to Continuing Conversion”. 
 
During the 10 o’clock Mass, the “Rite of Sending” will take place for Catechumen Melissa Delia. Later in the afternoon Melissa along with her godparent, Anne Doppenburg and Fr. Nacius will attend and celebrate the “Rite of Election” at Holy Name Cathedral. This Rite marks a key moment for the final period of her preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
 
Also, at the 10 o’clock Mass the RCIA “Rite of the Call to Continuing Conversion” will be celebrated with our candidates: Julie Booma, Michael Dolan, Mary Kate McComish, Dee Shreve, John Sternberg and their sponsors. We, the parishioners of St. Mary’s, as a Church community support them during the season of Lent, a period of continued formation and intense spiritual preparation to be fully initiated at the Easter Vigil. 
 
We ask for the prayers and support from our parish community during this Lenten season for our Catechumen and Candidates as they enter into their time of purification and enlightenment.
Annual Catholic Appeal 2021
Please Make Your Gift 
to the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal

 Come, follow me … and bring hope to the world
 
Our parish is conducting our campaign for the Annual Catholic Appeal. Please remember that the Annual Catholic Appeal is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments.
 
The Annual Catholic Appeal theme, “Come, follow me … and bring hope to the world,” was selected because as disciples of Jesus, we follow the Master who both gives us hope and sends us to bring His hope to our world that needs it so much.
 
Each pledge makes a difference! All parishes communities participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable our parishes, schools and ministries to deliver needed services. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
 
Please click HERE to make a credit card one-time gift, a recurring sustaining gift, or pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Select Church of St. Mary - Lake Forest for the designating Parish. You may also wish to donate via 'text-to-give'.

Text-to-Give Instructions

1.    Using a mobile device, open your text message application.
2.    Enter the phone number 345345 in the To: section.
3.    Type the keyword “ACA2021” (not case sensitive) in the message of your text application.
4.    Hit the send button.
5.    A text reply to your phone will give you a hyperlink to a secure online giving form.
6.    Complete your gift by filling out the form and submitting.
a.    On the form, do not select the “Donate” button at the top; you are already in the right form through the text message hyperlink.
7.    Gifts will be processed by the Annual Catholic Appeal.
Lent
Lenten Resources
A wealth of Lenten resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops can be found HERE. This includes a wonderful Lenten calendar with readings and reflections for each day.
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, beginning on February 28. 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 February 20, 2021 - Sunday, February 28, 2021

<--- Register for Attending & Volunteering




Saturday, February 20, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00-9:00am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm:  Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
 
Sunday, February 21, 2021:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 10:00am:  Livestream via Facebook
+ 10:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius

Monday, February 22, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius

Tuesday, February 23, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius

Wednesday, February 24, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 5:00-7:00pm: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament --> Register via SignUp Genius 

Thursday, February 25, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius

Friday, February 26, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 8:00am: Rosary --> Register via SignUp Genius

Saturday, February 27, 2021:
+ 7:30am: Livestream Daily Mass
+ 7:30am: PUBLIC MASS with Rosary & Private Prayer after Mass until 8:30am --> Register via SignUp Genius
+ 8:00-9:00am: Reconciliation in Church, registration not required
+ 5:00pm:  Livestream Sunday Mass & PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius
 
Sunday, February 28, 2021:
+ 8:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 10:00am:  Livestream via Facebook
+ 10:00am: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius 
+ 12:00pm: PUBLIC MASS --> Register via SignUp Genius


GENERAL GUIDELINES
Below are a few guidelines for being in the Church. There are numerous signs around the exterior and interior of the Church to help facilitate these new patterns. Due to the limited capacity, number of parishioners and our reduced Mass schedule, we ask that you sign up for a weekend Mass every other week and one weekday Mass to allow others to be able to pray in the Church and celebrate Mass in person. If the day before, there are still open slots, you may sign up.  

  • Church Entrance:  The south door, near the elevator, is the only entrance into the Church. Please form a line along the exterior south wall of the Church and a volunteer greeter will let you in.
  • Arrive On Time:  South Entrance doors will open 15 minutes prior to the start of Mass and it is strongly encouraged you arrive by the time the doors open as time is needed to Greet visitors and allow Ushers to seat you. 
  • Entrance Doors Close:  South Entrance doors will close at the start of Mass to allow volunteers to attend Mass. Thank you for allowing yourself time to arrive.
  • Volunteers:  Parish volunteers will be on site to help direct and guide all of us as we begin to open and re-enter the Church.
  • Masks/Face Covering:  Mask or face coverings are required to be worn by all individuals at all times while in the Church building.
  • Hand Sanitizer:  Sanitize your hands as you enter the Church building.
  • Social Distance:  Maintain proper social distancing of 6 feet apart, unless you are with somebody who lives in the same household as you. There are floor markings to help facilitate this.
  • 100 Persons Maximum:  A maximum of 100 individuals (excluding the priest and other ministers) are allowed in the Church at one time. In inclement weather, personal vehicles would be a necessary shelter while waiting.
  • Church Exit:  The north doors onto the main plaza will be the only exit from the Church (unless you require use of the elevator).
  • Church East Entrance - Emergency Exit Only:  Please do not use the East doors onto the stairways for either entering or exiting.
  • Surface Sanitizing: All surfaces touched by persons are sanitized prior to the next opening of the Church.
  • Restrooms Unavailable:  For the safety of all, the restrooms will not be available, unless it's an emergency.
  • Registration Required:  Registration is required through SignUp Genius for Public Mass, Adoration, Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals. 85 slots will be available online and 15 slots will be available by calling the office for those who do not have access to technology.
  • SignUp Availability: SignUps for the next week's schedule will be available through SignUp Genius after 9:00am on Friday's. Registration is required for Public Mass & Prayer, Adoration, Weddings, Funerals and Baptisms. If you need assistance, please contact the Parish Center Office during normal business hours at receptionist@churchofstmary.org or call 847-234-0205. Leave a message and they will call you back.

VOLUNTEERS
We are requesting volunteers to assist and volunteer guidelines will be sent to all volunteers when they SignUp for a Church of St. Mary Volunteer SignUP shift:

Volunteer Tasks:
  • Greeters will assist in managing the flow of congregants as they enter the church, participate in the liturgy/sacrament, and exit the church.
  • Team members will combine some of the functions of an usher, such as directing participants to appropriate seating/waiting areas, but will include additional responsibilities, including, but not limited to, making sure attendees use hand sanitizer upon entering, are wearing a mask, and are reminded not to enter if ill.
  • Given the circumstances, greeters will need to be tactful and firm paying careful attention to all people on-site. To support parish greeter teams, rudimentary training tips on handling difficult situations will be provided.
  • Volunteers will ensure that: all supplies needed for each sacramental celebration/gathering are ready for use, entrances and exits are marked and propped physically open prior to attendees' arrival/departure, and windows are opened. 
  • Volunteers will help maintain and sanitize essential and trafficked areas of the church after the church has been used. Masks and gloves will be provided, if necessary, in addition to approved cleaning/disinfecting supplies.

May God grant you peace and comfort in this time.
February 21, 2021: Gospel Reflection for First Sunday of Lent
We are at the beginning of our Lenten journey. The 1st Sunday of Lent we always hear about Jesus being tempted in the desert and the 2nd Sunday of Lent is always the Transfiguration. Since this liturgical year is cycle B (of A, B & C) we hear mainly from the gospel of Mark. Since Mark was historically written first, this also means it is the most concise without a lot of details. That does not mean however that his writing is without depth. 

Jesus has just been baptized and upon coming up from the river Jordan the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove descends upon Jesus and Jesus hears God say that Jesus is his beloved son. That is a lot to contemplate. Heaven has opened up to creation, never to be closed again. Jesus needs time in solitude to reflect upon what it means to be the beloved of God, so he goes into the desert.

Jesus didn’t just think, “Hey, there is a desert not too far away maybe it would be good to go there.” No, in scripture, deserts are places of purification and contemplation. We are also told that it was the Spirit that drove Jesus to the desert. If the Spirit is sending Jesus to the desert clearly he will be able to handle what happens therein. Jesus will remain there for 40 days, reminiscent of the 40 years the Israelites wandered the desert. The difference is that the Israelites all too often did not remain true to the covenant and Jesus does. Jesus is setting the example for all on how to live a Spirit filled life.

After 40 days of fasting and prayer Jesus is tempted by the Adversary, Satan, It’s the Adversary’s role to try to get humanity to focus on themselves and what they may have to move away from in order to truly live as the beloved of God. For example, “I want to focus on obtaining wealth and status for myself”, “If I just had ‘X, Y, Z’ then I will start advocating for others”. The Adversary wants us to focus only on ourselves rather than working towards equity for all. Equality for all takes more time and does indeed mandate sacrifices of each of us. Jesus is prepared to put in the time, effort and compassion needed to bring about this new reality; are we?

Once Jesus’ time in the desert is over he learns that John the Baptist has been handed over to Herod. This ends John’s time as a prophet and rushes in the start of Jesus’ ministry. Jesus’ message is simple; the long awaited time to bring about the fulfillment of scripture is now. How do we prepare ourselves? We must repent from anything that keeps us from having God at the center of our lives. It may be distractions and/or our priorities that we need to examine from a new perspective. What does it mean to believe in the gospel? What changes can we make in our lives to be more aligned with God’s desires for us and all of creation? What would it look like to live with true compassion for all, not just our friends, family or those who can give us an advantage in life? We have 40 days to start this incredible life long journey of transformation.
Religious Education
School of St. Mary
The School of St. Mary is currently in need of substitute teachers!

Please contact Mrs. Kathy Thompson (kthompson@schoolofstmary.org) 847.283.9800 for more information.
From Around the Archdiocese
Aid for Women, is a nonprofit organization based on the faith and teaching of the Catholic Church and dedicated to serving women facing crisis pregnancies. Our parish has shown great support for Aid for Women, such as with the Baby Bottle Fundraisers. They are very excited to be expanding into the Waukegan community soon and have job opportunities available.  

 Aid for Women seeks to hire Registered Nurses, Sonographers, and Advocates for full-time and part-time positions with benefits to serve within our pregnancy care centers. Please visit us at www.helpaidforwomen.org. Interested candidates, please submit cover letter, including a pro-life statement, resume and three references to Joanne Crame, Clinic Manager, at jcrame@aidforwomen.org or fax to (312)621-1972.
Ways to Volunteer
PADS Lenten Food Drive
PADS Lake County, is an organization providing shelter to individuals experiencing a housing crisis. They are in dire need during this time of COVID-19. 

Please help St. Gianna, St. Genevieve, and St. Maria Goretti Circles to make this drive a success! This year during COVID-19, PADS is sheltering 135 people in five hotels. The rooms have small microwaves which can be used for heating microwaveable dinners. All food donated to PADS should be non-perishable. The items should not require a can opener or boiling water. 

We are accepting donations from
Wednesday, February 17 through Sunday, February 21

LAKE BLUFF
Emma Kim’s Home
35 Trowbridge Circle
 
Food Items needed (no pasta that needs boiling):
  • Non-perishable, microwavable meals (Easy Mac, Barilla pasta,
            Hormel Completes, Ramen bowls)
  • Bread
  • Peanut Butter & Jelly
  • Fruit cups (with pull tabs)
  • Chips / Pretzels / Snacks
  • Bottled water
 
Non-Food Items needed:
  • Grocery store gift cards (Jewel, Aldi…)
  • $5 -$10 fast food gift cards (McDonald's…)
  • Travel sized hand sanitizer
  • Latex gloves

Thank you for your generosity!
Plenary Indulgence in Time of Crisis
Plenary Indulgence

The Apostolic Penitentiary, a branch of the Vatican offices which focuses on mercy and the forgiveness of sins, issued a decree granting a Plenary Indulgence during this extraordinary time. To see some of the ways we can still participate in the life of grace and the life of the Church during the Covid-19 pandemic please click here.
Volunteer & Assistance
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:
  • TV: EWTN
  • DirecTV Channel 370
  • Dish Network Channel 261
  • Verizon Fios Channel 285
  • XFinity Channel 33, 291, 1668
  • Online:
  • 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.
  • Sunday Mass from Holy Name Cathedral (anytime)
  • http://www.catholictv.org/masses/catholictv-mass (Daily at 9:30AM)
  • 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 8:30pm ET / 5:30pm 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
Prayer for the Sick and Deceased
Wedding Banns
III Stephen Taghan and Nicole Potempa

Please remember in your prayers those who are sick, especially:
Pierre Adam
Renata Adamiec
Peggy Adams
William Allingham
Beny Alvarez
Alexa Anderson
Francis (Pierre) Avellone
Baby Bower Triplets:
Rose Marie, Adelaide Marie,
and Josephine Marie
Baby Mercer
Baby Peter John O'Rourke
Elvera Baeza
Dolores Beck
Brooke Bloom
Jack Brown
Mason Jeffrey Browner
Baby Virginia Bunimovich
Francesco Camoletto
Nancy Carani
Luis and Maria Cardenas
Carmie Caluag
Nova Carlson
Sember Carlson
Michael Carpenter
Jeffrey Chicoine
Carolyn Cimarrusti-Erickson
Jacqueline Cimarrusti
Marianna Cimarrusti
Charles Cook
Virginia Cordoba
Mary Elizabeth Cran
Greg DeBoer
Louis Degaetano
Mimi Degaetano
Mike Dellefield
Lewis Dilts
Joan Dolan
Annamarie Elfering
Hannah Erickson
Susan Ewert
Abby Furco
Esperanza Galikay
Jenny Green
Jeanne Gross
Jesus Guzman
Laura Rose Hamel
Elizabeth Hand
Margaret Hartman
John Herbert
Hannah Hodgson
Edward Hoover
Patricia P. Huber
Juan Hurandas
Rafael Ibarra
Shirley Jacksack
Dolores Jansyn
Dick Jaworski
Christian Jenko
Dr. Mickey Jester
Mark Kalbus
Raine Kamm
Oceana Kashul
Mason Kelly
Genevieve Kluza
Patsy Leonard
Caroline Lyczko
Fely Macalalad
Meg Macdonald
Angela Martinez
Carolina Martinez
Ralph Mastro
Robert Matthei
Derrick Mathews
Donna Mathews
Yvonne Tichelbaut McClosky
Kathryn McConnell
Janet McCue
Francis McCullough
Margaret Mary McIntyre
Mary Anne Minich
Dolores Morrison
Barbara Neis
David O'Brien
Peter O'Brien
Joaquin Padilla
Tom Palella
Mary Margaret Pawl
Barbara Peddle
Mary Butterfield Peddle
James Dean Penar
Marie Pfeiffer
Lisa Pommer
Lil Porter
Marianne Powers
Carol Pozdel
Marcia Ries
Charlene Roberts
Mathew Rowley
Susan Schey
Bill Shafer
Colleen Sheerer
Tai (Pascal) Shin
Pat Spencer
Nancy Sreenan
Ellen Sreenan
Debbie Sternberg
John Sternberg
Maureen Strassburger
Elzbieta Szymanska
Leonard Teifeld
Richard Thomas
John Tocks
Linda Trueblood-Lambert
Joseph Urso
Amanda Van Vleet
Brittany Van Vleet
Marisol Vazquez
Martha Williams
Barbara Wilson
Susan Wittig
Robert Yale
Please remember in your prayers those who have gone to their eternal rest with Our Lord, especially:

Kevin C. Warnke (husband of Anne Warnke)
Jorgé Vazquez
Frank Waldeck (father of Joe and Cathy Waldeck)
Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions will be prayed for during a private or public daily Mass.

February 20, 2021:
7:30am: People of St. Mary’s
5:00pm: Rose & Wilbert Bancroft; Dennis & Shirley Coppi
February 21, 2021:
8:00am: James William Surane, Sr.
10:00am: Cecilia Dollinger; Douglas & Margaret Macdonald
Noon: Anne & Ted Clifford; Harriet Kunach; People of St. Mary’s
February 22, 2021: Joan O’Keefe
February 23, 2021: Carolyn Blackwell; Eugene T. Sullivan
February 24, 2021: Cornelia Duffin
February 25, 2021: Richard A. Nacius; Bruno Helbig
February 26, 2021: Barbara Claeys
February 27, 2021:
7:30am: People of St. Mary’s
5:00pm: Dorina Mentuccia; Eliseo Elisei
February 28, 2021:
8:00am: Aldo Raganelli; Marilyn Tredore
10:00am: Mary Van Heirseele; Special Intention for Caritina Medina & Family
Noon: Damian Hansen; Harriet Kunach; 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!
Stewardship

“After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God . . .”    MARK 1:14

Do you ever think about how difficult it must have been for Jesus to come into Galilee, knowing that John had just been arrested for teaching the same message that Jesus was proclaiming. It must have taken great love and trust for Jesus to do what the Father had sent Him here on earth to do. In the same way, following a life of steward-ship takes great love and trust from us. We must be willing to surrender completely to God, trusting that God will always give us all that we need to fulfill His plan for us.


Sunday Collection        -------------------------    Actual      Budgeted    Surplus/(Shortfall)
February 14, 2021                              $33,77   $21,000    $12, 772
 
Total Sunday Collections Fiscal 2021 YTD   $684,072  $672,000  $12,072

Sharing Parish Collection Fiscal 2021 YTD   $78,520
THANK YOU for CONTINUING TO SUPPORT the Church of St. Mary
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 at the end of Mass
+ Mail Your Contribution:
Church of St. Mary
c/o Business Office
201 E. Illinois
Lake Forest, IL 60045

+ Online Giving:
Schedule your recurring donations via our online Giving safe and secure portal, GiveCentral Go to:  Church of St. Mary GiveCentral or click the image below.
 
Thank you! 
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