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DECEMBER 15, 2013 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Teens, Take a Retreat St. Mary’s will participate in its 2nd Kairos retreat this year from March 20th-23rd at Cabrini Retreat center. If you are a Junior or Senior in High School and need a time to refocus before large decisions and
challenges come, I highly recommend this. This four-day retreat will walk you through your past, your current and give you a map for the future. All Juniors and seniors are welcome to attend regardless of school or involvement. It seems like a lot to ask you to miss a day of school for this retreat, but it promises to be truly life changing. January 29th from 7-8pm will be the informational meeting. All are welcome to attend, if you cannot but are interested please contact Ryan @ [email protected] “ Ryan Rehkamp Coordinator of Youth Ministry St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church 22333 West Erhart Road Mundelein, IL 60060 847-223-0010 x230 Sign up for our newsletter to learn dates for events and service projects. Find us on Facebook!
Teen Mission Trip Meeting January 8 Interested in living the Gospel by doing service work with 350 other teens from across the country? Do you have a week to spare in which you will be ener-
gized, meet great people and learn about your faith? Do you enjoy launching marshmallows out of a cannon and or light shows? Come find out what the teen mission trip is all about on January 8th from 7pm-8pm in the meeting rooms of the church. Forms and registration will be available at the meeting. Hope to see you there. For questions and RSVP email Ryan [email protected]”
Dance Lessons Hosted by the Sesquicentennial Social Committee January 10: Swing January 17: Waltz January 24: Salsa January 31: TBD Everyone welcome, no partner required All skill levels accepted Please RSVP Ryan Rehkamp: [email protected] If you have experience, please notify Ryan.
taught by dance coach
Ryan Rehkamp
Christmas “Oplatek” Wafers Authentic, Traditional, Blessed Christmas Wafers “Oplatki” will be available at the parish office. Each wafer has embossed Nativity Scenes. Continue this wonderful Christmas tradition or begin a new one.
Polish, Slovak and Lithuanian background families observe this Christ-mas tradition. Family members and friends break off a piece of Oplatki and give it to one another to eat, expressing the best wishes and blessing upon them and asking for forgiveness. Have your family participate in this tender, touching family celebration of love and for-giveness.
A heartfelt thank you to all who volunteered to clean the church on Saturday, Dec. 7th. Thank you for sharing of yourselves for the benefit not only of our parish fam-ily, but also for those who will visit us during the Christmas season.
www.stmaryfc.org
Mass Intentions Monday, December 16 8:00AM Frank & Pat Rzeszutko 50th Wedding Anniversary Tuesday, December 17 8:00AM †Lloyd Yore req. Geri Graham Wednesday, December 18 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family The Giovannini Family †Robert Otte req. Jan Sinkovec †Marty Ferguson req. Helen Donahue Hintz Thursday, December 19 8:00AM †Dennis Lackie req. Jim & Penny Sheppard Friday, December 20 8:00AM †Thomas Klingsporn req. Mike & Bev Caslin 9:00AM †Nicholas Lemmons req. The Payette Family Saturday, December 21 5:00PM †Eugene Pasciak, Sr. req. The Pasciak Family †Frank & Marie Vullo req. Duane & Fran Schmidt †Walter & Rose Schmidt req. Duane & Fran Schmidt †Salvatore, Michelina & Josephine Panettieri req. Family †Carolyn Ann Scaperlanda req. Bujan-Scaperlanda Family †Nicholas Lemmons req. Grandma Pontillo Sunday, December 22
7:30AM †Sharon Gattis req. Della Sweeney, Her Sister & Family †Delphine Diedrich req. Kathy Lenzen & Mary Zabler †Richard Johnson req. Jack & Linda Zucco †Catherine Van Arsdale req. Carol Pursell Deceased Members of Sikorski Family 9:30AM †Joseph A. Plucinski, Sr. req. The Plucinski Family †Florence Mayer req. Ed & Dolores Leuthner †Sophia Kirn req. Jim Kirn & Family †Nicholas Lemmons req. The Kennebeck Family †William ‘Bill’ Kochalka req. The Giovannini Family 11:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation
Week Ahead Sunday, December 15 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 3:00PM Junior High Ministry Meeting 6:00PM Journey Meeting Monday, December 16 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM Parishioners Consultation Meeting Tuesday, December 17 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary’s Circle 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 5:30PM REP (B) 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul Meeting 7:00PM Advent Reconciliation Service 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, December 18 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Lectio Divina Prayer Group 10:30AM Advent Lectio Divina Prayer Group 6:30PM P.A.D.S. 7:00PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, December 19 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Friday, December 20 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:00AM Mass in Little Church 4:00PM Challenge Girls Meeting 7:00PM Simbang Gabi Saturday, December 21 7:00AM Cursillo Men’s Meeting 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, December 22 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children
Annual Contribution Statements
If you would like a statement of your regular church
contributions for the calendar year 2013 please call
the office. We will be happy to send you a statement.
All who suffer illness, especially those
whose names are written in the par-
ish Book of Prayers, those recently
added to the list of the sick,
Rita Nabasny
and for those who have recently died.
William ‘Bill’ Kochalka
Thomas Asciutto and Eleanor Rochon
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Mass Time 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
Lectors J. Powell
T. Powell
P. Tekampe
P.Coughlin
C. Lutzow
F. Daugs
E.McPherson
M. Alandy
Eucharistic
Ministers
Deacon
D. Harmon
S. Harmon
C. Sullivan
P. Sullivan
M. Marciniak
E. Boyd
T. Schofield
Deacon
D. Fuller
E. Tauscher
K. Aspergren
T. Mayer
L. Zucco
L. Ippolito
M. Sikorski
F. Cizewski
Deacon
C. Starck
R & J. Fisher
J. Fossel-man
H. & M Stumpf
D. Slater
K. Pieniaz-kiewicz
W. & M. Pohl
Deacon
O. Santo-Trinidad
A. & AJ
Thompson
J. Lyman
P. Lyman
S. Poletto
D. Wittgen
K. Job
Liturgical Ministers for Dec. 21 & 22, 2013
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE
Tuesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve Christmas Mass at 4:00 PM (preceded by caroling at 3:30) with choir and instruments Christmas Mass at 10:30 PM (preceded by caroling at 10:00) with choir and instruments
Wednesday, December 25th Early Morning Christmas Mass at 7:30 AM Festive Masses at 9:30 & 11:30 AM with brass quintet
Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God New Year’s Eve: 5:00 PM New Year’s Day: 9:00 AM
Advent Reconciliation Service
Tuesday December 17
7:00 PM
Shortly after the church was built, J.G. Stuckstede of St. Louis was commissioned to produce a bell. It weighed 700 pounds with a diameter of 33 inches with a ring tone of A. It was installed in the new church in 1867. The bell foundry in St. Louis began in 1855 by Johann Gerhard Stuckstede. In 1863 Stuckstede took his much younger brother Henry as a junior partner, forming J.G. Stuckstede & Bro. (1864-1883). This foundry was probably the largest American producer of bells west of Cincinnati. The foundry closed its doors in 1961.
During our Sesquicentennial year the History Committee presents weekly selections from the treasure chest of our precious past.
this week
F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer
Our Gospel reading today focuses on the transition from the ministry of John the Baptist to the ministry of Jesus. Through
the centuries John has been honored as the greatest of the prophets. Jesus says of him in today’s passage, “I solemnly as-sure you, history has not known a man born of woman greater than John the Baptizer.” (Mt. 11:11) Yet we know very little about
him. He left no writings and there is no Book of John the Baptist in the Bible. The little we know from the brief accounts in the Gospels is that John was a firebrand and an eccentric, even by the standards of his time. (How else would one describe someone who wore camel's hair garments and ate locusts and wild honey?) Yet John was so alive with the fire of the Spirit that he fearlessly proclaimed the Kingdom of God and rebuked moral corruption, even though it cost him his life.
Perhaps you’ve noticed that John is not featured in our Na-tivity scenes nor on our Christmas cards. John's words are harsh and demanding and make us uncomfortable. Yet, the Gospel reminds us that if you want to get to the joy of Bethlehem, if you want to see what's in the manger, you must first go through this crazy prophet in the wilderness. We must prepare the way of the Savior by leveling the mountains and filling in the valleys that obstruct the path of God in our personal lives and in the world.
OK, but what does this have to do with us? First of all, you and I are called to be John the Baptist. No, we are not called to live in the wild, wear animal pelts, and eat insects. (Thank God!) But all of us are called to give bold witness to Jesus. By our words, deeds and our very lifestyles, others should realize that we live in the joy of knowing that Jesus is Lord. To the extent that we fall short of this (and we do), we are rightfully the target of John’s wrath. We must confront our fail-ings, turn away from ourselves and turn towards those in need.
As Jesus’ disciples we also need to be diligently working at the tasks of the Savior: caring for the poor, the infirm, the imprisoned; reaching out to those who need mercy and forgiveness; bringing the joy and light of Christ to those who have been deadened by our me-centric, indulgent culture. These actions sound very altruistic, but it is really hard, dangerous work. Like John, giving witness to Christ and the Gospel may often require us to take unpopular stances versus the so-called prevailing wisdom of the world around us.
We are called to make straight the path of the Lord by put-ting the Gospel into action. Instead of over-indulging ourselves and our children with countless non-essential presents, let's take care of those who are in dire need of necessities by including charities that serve the poor at the top of our Christmas giving lists! There are many worthy charities, but here are a few to consider: The Glenmary Home Mis-sionaries (P.O. Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246 or www.glenmary.org); Catholic Relief Services (www.crs.org); Catholic Charities (www.catholiccharities.net); the Holy Family Food Pantry (912 8th Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 or www.holyfamilyfoodpantry.org); and our parish St. Vincent de Paul and PADS ministries (donations can be made at the Parish Office).
If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the parish office or send an email to [email protected].
Pray the Daily Rosary Please join other parishioners in the Eucharistic Chapel following the 8:00 AM Mass Monday through Thursday.
Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is prayed on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Fridays of the month, immediately following the 8:00AM Mass.
The Family Rosary Join us for Family Rosary Saturday Devotion, requested by Our Lady of Fatima, every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. The next Family Rosary will be recited on January 4.
Family Mission Today As part of our sesquicentennial, the Mission Ministry invites you to participate in a Family Mission to Pacific Garden Mission on Sun-day, December 15, 12:30-3:30pm. Pacific Garden Mission is located at 1458 S. Canal St., Chicago, IL. On an average night, more than 500 homeless men, women and children receive safe, clean and warm shelter at PGM. During the cold winter months that number climbs up to well above 800. In addition to a clean, comfortable bed, PGM also provides food and clothing, as well as medical and dental care, if needed. Pastors and counselors provide needed spiritual help. Everything is provided free of charge to all who enter "the doors that never close." A group from St. Mary's will help make beds and prepare and serve lunch. Come join us. Invite your family and friends or come as an indi-vidual willing to help. Please contact Kathy Payette (847) 949-1633 [email protected] or Jim Robinson (847) 970-9213 [email protected] to sign up and inquire about car pooling, if needed.
The students of Most Blessed Trinity Academy, your Sharing Parish Catholic School, Waukegan,
wish you and your family a Blessed and Happy Christmas season
and best wishes in the coming year.
Visit www.MostBlessedTrinityAcademy.org for more information, or contact Jean Collins at 847-234-7686 for volunteer opportunities.
Looking to the Future A General Parish Consultation
With Fr. Ron Lewinski announcing his new appoint-ment as the Cardinal’s Delegate for Parish Transfor-mation, the Archdiocese will now begin the process of selecting a new pastor for St. Mary of the Annuncia-tion. In keeping with Archdiocesan policies and proce-dures, a special Consultation Team consisting of Bishop George Rassas, our Vicar, and a representa-tive of the Priests’ Placement Board will meet with our parishioners on Monday, December 16th, at 7:00pm in the new church. The purpose of this meeting is not to name a new pastor but to give the Consultation Team an op-portunity to meet parishioners personally and to dis-cuss the needs of the parish and what they would like to see in a new pastor. Everyone is welcome to attend. The current pastor and his staff do not attend the meeting. The Consultation Meeting is divided into four seg-ments and usually lasts one and a half hours.
Prayer and Introduction with an explanation of diocesan policy regarding pastorates.
Listening to Parishioners as they speak about their parish, its needs, its blessings, its present concerns and the qualities they are seeking in a new pastor.
A question/answer period allows parishioners to ask for clarification about the process, how long it will take before a new pastor is named, etc.
A written form is given to participants asking them to:
- list the qualities they want in a pastor. Parish-ioners can name a priest they would or would not like to see as their next pastor.
- name the top three strengths of the parish -name the top three areas of greatest need in
the parish
This is a significant moment in our parish’s life and we rely upon the help of the Holy Spirit to guide us and to strengthen our unity as the parish of St. Mary of the Annunciation.
PARISHIONER CONSULTATION
MEETING
Monday, December 16 7:00 PM
New Church
Early Submission Deadlines
Date of Bulletin Submission Date
December 29, 2013 Due December 16, 2013
January 5, 2014 Due December 19, 2013
To renew your spirit during our Sesquicentennial Celebration…
Men’s Retreat Opportunities – Spring 2014 Mayslake Ministry Men’s Retreat Theme: “Who do you say I am?” This profound question asked by Jesus to Peter, speaks to us today. In our complex world, it is easy to lose oneself to the demands of society, work and family commitments. This retreat explores the real life issues and challenges that Christian men encounter each day and how a relationship with God has the power to transform our lives. Register at www.mayslakeministries.org. Full refund if reservation canceled one week before retreat. For more information contact Bob Lyman at (847) 757-9539; email [email protected] Bellarmine Men’s Silent Weekend Retreat Beginning on Friday night with a social and dinner, the retreat includes 8 talks from the Retreat Master, a personal conference with a Spiritual Director, six meals and concludes on Sunday with Mass and lunch. Register at www.bellarminehall.org. We have limited spots reserved for this retreat. For more information contact Dan Thompson at (847) 477-3579; email [email protected] Men’s Cursillo Weekend – Archdiocese of Chicago Cursillo is an educational and spiritual community experience. It fosters, and enriches participants’ understanding of what it means to be a layperson in the Catholic Church. The weekend is designed to inspire and encourage partici-pants to continue to deepen their understanding of their Faith, Spirituality and to become leaders in their parishes and communities. For more information on Cursillo visit www.chicagocursillo.org.
Date/Time: February 7th-8th, 7:00 p.m. Friday – 3:00 pm Saturday Location: Doubletree Hotel, Downer’s Grove Facilitator: Deacon Ron Searls Cost: $175 includes sessions, deluxe hotel accommodations (single occu-pancy), wine and cheese reception on Friday, breakfast and lunch on Satur-day. Commuter rate (no hotel) $100 for both days.
Dates: Feb. 28 – March 2 Location: Bellarmine Jesuit Retreat House, Barrington Retreat Master: Fr. Peter Fennessy Cost: $270.00 per person - single rooms; $70 deposit with registration but is completely refundable.
Dates for Winter Cursillo Weekend are January 9 - 12 Dates for Spring Cur-sillo Weekend are March 20 – 23 For more information about participating in a weekend retreat contact: Dave Pepping: phone (847) 949-6612; email [email protected] Bob Lyman: phone (847) 757-9539; email [email protected]
St. Mary School Certificate Program As an ongoing fundraiser St. Mary School sells GIFT CARDS from restaurants, stores and other vendors. We sell every weekend after mass in the narthex, once a month at Market Day and at the school office during the week. Plan ahead for birthdays, weekly shopping, gas, restaurants, college students and more. All cards are sold at face value and all profits go to our preK-5 school. Look for us on the parish website www.stmaryfc.org/school. Click on Fundraisers and Support. Questions? Call or text Erin Gardner at 847-471-8311.
Dominick’s $25, $100 Panera $10
Jewel $25, $100 Philly G’s $25
Walgreen’s $25 Starbucks $10
Land’ End $25 i-tunes $15
Target $25, $100 Wendy’s $10
Home Depot $25 Kohl’s $25
Kohl’s $25 Walmart $100
Bath & Body Works $10
Save the Date
Sesquicentennial Dinner Dance
February 8, 2014
6:00 PM
Concorde Banquet
Hall
Featured CD for December
“A Collection of Christmas Songs”
By Eliott Morris A CD that explores the miracle of the birth of
Jesus, created to help the listener more fully prepare for the beautiful and sacred season of Christmas. This new CD contains eight songs, two originals and six traditional. Feature CDs can be found at the wooden kiosk in the narthex. Please remember a $3 donation per CD is suggested to allow the parish to continue the program and offer new material.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul -- Providing Assistance Every Day of the Year It is the time of year when many people think about the poor, the down trodden, the homeless, and those who have no family or are separated from family by distance or other circumstances. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul thinks about these people all year long. Their actions speak for themselves. Their work is life-saving -- helping individuals and families avoid slipping into poverty by assisting with utility bills, rent, food, transportation, medical expenses and even emotional and spiritual support. As you prepare for Christmas, consider setting aside part of your shopping budget to help the Society continue its good works with a tax-deductible charitable donation or perhaps setting aside time by joining the many volunteers who see the face of the Christ Child in those they serve. Your time and talent may make the difference for a family. Your generosity may bring Christmas to a child. Please call (312) 655-7181 or visit www.svdpchicago.org to learn how you can help your neighbors in need through membership, volunteerism or donations. Merry Christmas and God's blessings from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Save the Date! Dynamic Catholic presents …
PASSION AND PURPOSE FOR MARRIAGE
Featuring Dr. Allen Hunt
& Musical Guest
Saturday, February 22, 2014 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church
Tickets are $25 per person and are on sale now.
Visit www.stmaryfc.org or call the parish office 847-223-0010.
“You cannot imagine how much better your marriage
will be once you start applying Allen Hunt’s life‑-changing wisdom to your relationship and life!” --
Matthew Kelly
Dr. Allen Hunt – an engaging, inspiring national speaker
on marriage Dr. Allen Hunt’s current partnership with Matthew Kelly and the Dynamic Catholic Institute marks the latest step of his fascinating faith journey. Allen left a lucrative business career to become an ordained pastor, ultimately serving as a senior minister in a United Methodist “mega church” in Alpharetta, Georgia. Allen credits his conversion to Catholicism in 2008 in part to the continuous prayers of a group of Dominican sisters he befriended at a lecture in 1992. Allen now hosts a nationally broadcast radio show and writes a weekly column on life and faith for the website Townhall.com. His Methodist preacher heritage formed him into an engaging, highly motivational speaker; his conversion experience brings a Catholic sensibility to his reflections on married life. We are delighted that our parish has been selected by Matthew Kelly’s Dynamic Catholic Institute to host Dr. Allen Hunt this February when he presents “Passion & Purpose for Marriage” right here at St. Mary!
In celebration of the rich heritage of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish and to further commemorate the Sesquicentennial Year, we are gathering recipes and compiling a new Parish Cookbook. It is our sincere hope that all parishioners will add their favorite reci-pes to this book. There are three ways for you to submit your reci-pes: 1. Use the online program to enter your recipe. Go
to www.typensave.com, click on login, enter username STMOTA and password MARY150.
2. Pick up a form in the narthex for handwritten recipes and return to the parish office marked "Cookbook" and we will enter them for you.
3. Email your recipe to [email protected]. We are looking for recipes in all categories and of all kinds! Family favorites, kid friendly, crockpot, BBQ/grill recipes, holiday/seasonal, gluten-free, vegetarian, quick and easy, heart-healthy, etc. Please feel free to choose your best and most favorite recipes to share. For questions or more information please contact Mere-dith Cunningham at (630) 209-4560 or [email protected]. Thank you for your contribution to this historic cookbook!
Help us reach
our goal of
300 recipes!
We’re half-way
there!
Cookbook Pre-Order Information
You may pre-order copies of the Parish Cookbook until January 20th at the discounted price of $20 per copy. After this date copies will cost $25 each.
Yellow order forms can be found in the Narthex. Please return form with payment of cash or check (made out to STMOTA) in the parish office or the offertory collection bas-ket at Mass.
Book Angels Needed!! St. Mary has distributed thousands of books as an evangelization effort offered through the Dynamic Catholic Book Pro-
gram using donations from a single gen-erous parishioner. The Adult Formation ministry now is looking for partners to help continue the
program at key points during the year. Consider a donation to
help fund books for Christ-mas. Any amount is appre-ciated!
Carmel Catholic High School Entrance Exam The Entrance Exam for the Class of 2018 will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 8 a.m. The fee is $25.00 (checks payable to Car-mel Catholic High School). In addition to the fee, eighth graders should also bring several #2 pencils. It is not necessary to pre-register for the test. Free bus transportation is available from area parishes and schools. Families are encouraged to visit our website, www.carmelhs.org for additional information regarding the Entrance Exam, including the bus schedule.
If you have additional questions or if special circumstances prevent a student from taking the Entrance Exam on January 11th, please con-tact our Director of Admissions, Mr. Brian Stith, at 847-388-3320 or by email at [email protected].
SIMBANG GABI 2013
Simbang Gabi is a unique Fillipino tradition of cele-brating nine-day
novena of Marian masses to heighten our preparation for the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Through Simbang Gabi, the participat-ing parishes of Vicariate I, deaneries A, B and C offer the faithful a deepening of spiritual experience that leads to a more meaningful Christmas season. . The Filipino community of St. Mary of the Annunciation would like to extend a cordial invitation to all parishioners, families, and friends to come and share this cherished Filipino tradition at: Par-ticipating Lake County Parishes
Maligayang Pasko Sa Inyong
Lahat (Merry Christmas to Everyone)
DATE TIME PARISH PHONE PASTOR
Sun. Dec. 15 5:00PM St. Patrick 15000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth, IL
847-244-4161
Rev. Fred Pesek
Mon. Dec. 16 7:00PM Prince of Peace 135 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Lake Villa, IL
847-356-7915
Rev. Richard Yanos
Tues. Dec. 17 7:00PM Our Lady of Humility 10655 Wadsworth Road, Beach Park, IL
847-872-8778
Rev. Thomas Hoffman
Wed. Dec. 18 7:00PM St. Joseph 114 N. Lincoln Avenue, Round Lake, IL
847-546-3610
Rev. Thomas O’Malley
Thurs. Dec. 19 7:00PM MBT (Immaculate Conception) 508 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL
847-623-2655
Rev. Jake Beltran
Fri. Dec. 20 7:00PM St. Mary of the Annunciation 22333 West Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL
847-223-0010
Rev. Ronald Lewinski
Sat. Dec. 21 3:00PM St. Anastasia 624 Douglas Avenue, Waukegan, IL
847-623-2875
Rev. Aloy Funtila
Sat. Dec. 21 7:00PM St. Paul the Apostle 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL
847-918-0600
Rev. Ray Clennon
Sun. Dec. 22 3:00PM St. Dimas 2600 Sunset Avenue, Waukegan, IL
847-623-5050
Rev. Patrick Rugen
Sun. Dec. 22 7:00PM St. Mary of Vernon 236 U.S. Hwy 45, Indian Creek, IL
847-362-1005
Rev. Joe Curtis
Mon. Dec. 23 7:00PM St. Gilbert 301 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL
847-223-4731
Rev. Gene Nowak
Chop for LifeI
t’s time to put some logs in the fireplace, enjoy a lovely fire and watch your favorite TV show. But you need wood, nice dry hardwood that makes a really enjoyable fire. The seminarians at the
University of St Mary of the Lake have wood for sale. All the wood is seasoned oak from the forested grounds of Mundelein Seminary, and is chopped, delivered and stacked by the seminarians. Proceeds from the sales go to the Women’s Center, a local non-profit pro-life preg-nancy outreach program. The suggested minimum donation is $150.00 per face cord (8 x 4 ft). Smaller and larger quantities are available. The wood will be delivered on Saturday, December 14 and in January.
To order your wood contact Thomas Quirk at [email protected] or 847-837-4758. Give them a call; you will enjoy the fire and help the seminarians in their pro-life outreach.
World Wide Marriage Encounter Advent is a time for renewal. Give your spouse the best Christmas present ever – take them on a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Week-end to renew your marriage. Sign up today to attend the next World-wide Marriage Encounter weekend on February 14-16, 2014, April 11-13, 2014 or June 20-22, 2014, all at Burr Ridge, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://www.wwmejoliet.org .
Meditation Garden Memorial Pavers The St. Mary of the Annunciation Meditation Garden is designed to provide a serene place for
prayer and meditation. With the inclusion of our Holy Family and St. Francis of Assisi shrines to-
gether with many varieties of beautiful plants, trees and shrubs, the meditation garden provides a
welcoming environment for prayer and reflection.
In celebrating our 150th Anniversary, we want to continue the work started in the past to
enhance this sacred space, honor those who went before us, and leave a lasting legacy for those
who will come after. Therefore, we will again be installing another phase of engraved paver stones
along the pathways of our meditation garden.
You can be a part of this beautiful garden by purchasing one or more engraved pavers.
You may wish to mark the year you joined St. Mary, remember a deceased loved one, or show your
joy as our parish celebrates 150 years of praising God and sharing our faith in Jesus Christ. Even if
you have participated in a previous phase of pavers for the garden, you may have others you now
wish to remember or new blessings to celebrate during this special jubilee year.
Two sizes of pavers are available. Up to four lines of text
may be engraved on the 6”x12” paver. Up to eight lines of text may
be engraved on the 12”x12” paver. Seventeen characters are allowed
per line, including punctuation and spaces.
GARDEN CONCEPT The centerpiece of our meditation garden is a sculpture of the Holy Family. Engraved paver stones lead to this shrine and provide an outdoor gathering area for the community. From this central area, gravel walking paths move outward, meandering through the field. The shrine of St. Francis of Assisi is another key focal point in the garden where you’ll find a meditation bench for private prayer.
GARDEN SYMBOLISM In many ways, a garden and its season symbolize our Christian experience from the dawn of creation to the present day, from birth to life to death to rebirth.
Springtime In Spring, the garden bursts forth with variety, abundance and bloom similar to the way the creation must have unfolded when God crafted our meticulous perfect world, and us in it. The beauty and feelings of contentment and happiness a garden gives us is a powerful yet inade-quate glimpse of what life must have been like in the Garden of Eden when humanity enjoyed a world of paradise in fellowship with God.
Fall & Winter In the Fall and Winter, flowers wither and plants die, and what was once alive and full of life fades away. The ground becomes barren and we sense a loss of something dear. This is a reminder of original sin, the fall from grace, banishment from the Garden, death and life without God.
Spring & Summer In Spring and Summer, the garden reawakens as a place of beauty and happiness. Nature’s power overcomes the harshness of winter as it mysteriously resurrects life from the ground and plants return to their full glory. The sun and rain feed the garden, sustaining it and giving it the ability to thrive. This parallels the victory Christ won for us over sin and death through his Resurrection. We are sustained by the power of his promise never to forsake those who believe in him. Nourished by the gift of his word and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we anxiously await the day when he will return to restore his Kingdom and rule over his people.Our lifelong walk along garden paths reflects the individ-ual walks each of us experiences as Christians as we discover God’s mercy, purpose for our lives and his abiding presence.
150
ST. MARY OF THE
ANNUNCIATION A GREAT GIFT
Engraving Guidelines Print clearly in capital letters what you would like engraved on your paver(s), one letter per space. Spaces and punctuation marks (such as commas and apostro-phes) each count as one letter. You do not have to use all spaces or lines avail-able. We will center each line of text on the paver. St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish reserves the right to edit text and determine the location of all pavers. In order to ensure harmony among the engraved messages on the pavers, some suggested engravings are shown at right. For Parishioners: Family or Individual Pavers One for an entire family or one for each member of the family with the year you joined the parish. Memorial Paver: Dates are not placed on memorial pavers. For Friends of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish: Individual, Business or Organization
Smith Family
Jane Smith
Smith Family 2008
John and Jane
Smith Family
Celebrating our
blessings 2014
John and Jane Smith Family
*Addition of Sesquicenten-nial logo takes up 3 charac-ters on 3 lines and is an extra charge.
In Memory John Smith
Paver Order Form
Please print clearly in capital letters.
6” x 12” Paver - $200 (4 lines, 17 characters each.)
12” x 12” Paver - $300 (8 lines, 17 characters each.)
Add Sesquicentennial Logo $___10.00___ Note: Logo takes up 3 characters on 3 lines, reducing space for text.
Additional Garden Gift $___________
Enclosed is $_______________ for _______ paver(s).
Mr./Mrs./Ms. ________________________________
Phone (_____)_________________
Return this form to the Parish Office along with a check payable to: St. Mary – Meditation Garden
Smith Gravel Co.
150th logo here
If choosing
150th logo here
If choosing
Sacrament of Penance Saturdays 4:00—4:40 PM, and by appointment
Baptisms Ordinarily during the Mass on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month and after the Mass on the other Sundays, outside of Lent. Parents are required to participate in a Baptismal Preparation class before scheduling a Baptism.
Adult Initiation Adults who wish to become Roman Catholics are enrolled in a formation process that includes prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the Church’s life and values, rituals and tradition. Call the parish office for more information.
Marriage St. Mary Parish rejoices with parishioners who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The Church requires at least four months’ time before the marriage for adequate preparation. A parish wedding information packet is available at the parish office.
Ministry of Care Ministers of Care visit the homes of the sick, homebound, or hospitalized and bring Holy Communion to them. Call the parish office when a pastoral visit is desired. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered by the parish priest upon
New parishioners We welcome new members who wish to worship with us and support the parish’s work and mission. Please call the parish office to schedule a time to register. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available at the parish office.
Mass Saturday—5:00 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM
Weekday Monday—Friday
8:00 AM PARISH NUMBER
847-223-0010
Parish Emergency After Hours 847-813-7324
22333 W. Erhart Road •Mundelein, Illinois 60060 •WWW.STMARYFC.ORG Email: [email protected] Parish Fax number 847-223-5960
Pre K-5 School: 847-223-4021 Frassati Catholic Academy (Grades 6–8) 847-487-5600
Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number 847-239-2725
Parish Office Hours Monday—Friday 8:30AM—4:00PM
Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Ext. 213 Pastor, Dean, Vicariate I-A Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 212 Associate Pastor
Deacons Mike O’Malley, Gary Kupsak Robert Poletto
Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 216 Director of Music & Liturgy
Ms. Patricia Strang Ext. 310 Principal, St. Mary School
Dr. Diane Vida 847-487-5600 Principal, Frassati Academy
Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education
Mr. Ryan Rehkamp Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Mr. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations
Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant
Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant
Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 210 Mr. William Zerwer Maintenance Trisha Zubert School Board President Rev. James Presta Weekend Associate
Parish Staff
