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Live the Liturgy

Resources for Next Sunday, March 30th

Fourth Sunday of Lent

Readings

Lectio Divina

What's Happening Around Saint Mary

12:00 pm - Stations of the Cross (Chapel)

6:30 pm - Alpha Session (School Lunchroom)

7:00 pm - Ignatian Meditations with the Stations of the Cross (Marian Room, Lower Level Rectory)

9:30 am - Circle of Grace, Faith Enrichment (Marian Room, Lower Level Rectory)

Topic: The Seven Last Words with Scott Hahn

3:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)

7:00 pm - Stations of the Cross (Chapel)

Meatless Meal in the school lunchroom follows after the Stations.

Season of Lent (March 5th — April 17th)

The schedule of Lent services is published on our parish website.

Resources for Prayer and Reflection are available on the Archdiocese of Chicago website.

Stories of Hope: A Story of Hope From Guatemala

Read how CRS helped Ana and José Belén during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how she pays it forward.

Tuesday Evening Group

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Ignatian Meditations with the Stations of the Cross

Date: Tuesdays, March 11 to April 8

Time: 7:00 pm

Where: Marian Room (Lower Level Rectory) and on Zoom

Contact Person: Debby and Tom Cicero at theciceros@comcast.net

Faith Enrichment

Join our Circle of Grace for faith enrichment and hospitality (coffee and treats). Come as you are and learn more about our faith through thoughtful discussion via scripture, songs, videos, presentations, etc. See where the Holy Spirit leads you.

When: Thursday mornings

Time: 9:30 am

Where: Marian Room (Lower Level Rectory)

Contact Person: Rose at ralberts@stmarybg.org

Upcoming Topic:

March 20-April 10 - The Seven Last Words with Scott Hahn

What's on the Horizon

Celebrate Benediction and Pray the Most Holy Rosary

For an End to Division within our Country

At Noon on the 2nd Sunday of the Month in the Chapel.

Donut Day

(Young Adult Ministry Fellowship)

When: Sunday, May 18th

No Donut Day in the month of April

Time: after 10:30 am Mass (~11:30 am)

Where: Deerfields Bakery, Buffalo Grove

More Info: Parish Website

Virtus Training

Offered Monthly at Saint Mary through June 2025!

Features

Sunday Gospel Reflection

As the Church continues our journey through Lent, we invite you over the next few Sundays to watch a video reflection from one of our bishops to help you prepare for the coming Easter season.

On the Third Sunday of Lent Most Rev. Alfred Schlert, Bishop of Allentown reflects on the parable of the fig tree that we hear in today's Gospel. May it serve as a reminder that Lent is an opportunity to examine our lives and ask for God's help in cultivating our spiritual lives.

Watch Bishop Schlert's complete reflection below:

Third Sunday of Lent with Bishop Alfred Schlert

Saint of the Week

Saint Pedro Calungsod, a teenaged Filipino missionary to Guam, was murdered by the chief of Tumon after baptizing his children at the request of his Christian wife. He remains an inspiration of unwavering faith and loyal friendship to young Catholics everywhere.

Learn more.

Source: parishesonline.com