Jan. 26, 2025 | 2025-W05

Liturgical Resources

Live the Liturgy - Inspiration for the Week

“Jesus is the fulfillment of the Scripture passage he reads in the synagogue, a missive of promise and hope from an ancient prophet. But he invites us to be part of his work, here and now, in our own lives, our own communities. Be part of the fulfillment.” ©LPi

Resources for Next Sunday, February 2nd

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Readings

Lectio Divina

What's Happening Around Saint Mary

7:00 pm - Domestic Violence Outreach Ministry Meeting (Marian Room, Lower Level Rectory)

6:30 pm - Alpha Session (School Lunchroom)

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

Topic: "The Chosen"

3:30 pm - Eucharistic Adoration (Chapel)

3:30-5:00 pm - Monthly Saint Vincent de Paul Food Drop Off

6:00-9:30 pm - Saint Mary School and Parish Father-Daughter Dance (Activity Center)

9:00-10:30 am - Monthly Saint Vincent de Paul Food Drop Off

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.

Topic: "The Chosen" series

One episode per week with a group discussion after.

When: Thursday mornings

Time: 9:30 am

Where: Marian Room (Rectory lower level)

Contact Person: Rose at ralberts@stmarybg.org

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, February 16th

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

Where: Deerfields Bakery Buffalo Grove

More Info: Parish Website

Anniversary Blessings

Anniversary Mass

Sunday, February 16

12:00 PM

If you are celebrating your wedding anniversary in a five-year increment (5,10,15, etc.), sign up by February 2nd for this special day.

See bulletin for more details.

You are cordially invited to pray the Most Holy Rosary before daily Mass at 8:00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays and also at 7:30 am on Saturdays in the Chapel with your fellow parishioners.

Features

Today is the Day

As the Church observes the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – the Sunday of the Word of God – Fr Luke Gregory, OFM, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, “Today is the day.”

Read the Reflection at VaticanNews.va.

Bulletin

Current Issue (Jan. 26, 2025)

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.

~Luke 4:18

Saint of the Week

Venerable Father Mazzuchelli was one of the fist Catholic missionaries to the Great Lakes region traveling the vast area via horseback, canoes, and on foot. He worked alongside new immigrant settlers and native tribes to establish over 24 Catholic communities.

Learn more.

Source: parishesonline.com

Articles

Vatican News

USCCB

Archdiocese of Chicago

More announcements can be found on the parish website and in the latest bulletin.

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