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JANUARY 9, 2011 BAPTISM OF THE LORD This is my beloved Son www.stmaryfc.org Living Stewardship Now How inclusive are you? Join the parish hospitality committee or the greeter's group. Invite a new neighbor to dinner. Offer to buy lunch for someone living on the street. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. WHO'S IN? WHO'S OUT? The book of Leviticus in the Old Testament contains a long list of rules for Jewish people to become "pure" and to maintain that purity. This purity has nothing to do with simple cleanliness. The rituals to ensure purity guar- anteed a worthiness to be in contact with sacred things. The code for the priests who officiated in the temple cere- monies required the highest degree of purity. The Phari- sees would only eat with others who were keeping those strict laws of purity. Social exclusion was the Jewish norm. The elite mixed only with the elite and the pure with the pure. Some Jews, the Essenes, took themselves off to a desert settlement to be even more pure and exclu- sive. So, along comes John the Baptist. He walks around in animal skins, eats grasshoppers, and doesn't seem to care all that much about the laws of Moses. He knows the Messiah, the Savior, is at hand and he says that all must repent and be baptized--men and women alike, and re- gardless of social status. No wonder the Pharisees, Sad- ducees, and other elite people are shocked and enraged. Jesus appears and insists on being baptized, just like eve- rybody else in the crowd attracted by John. John reluc- tantly agrees, knowing that Jesus is the expected Savior. Jesus breaks even more rules: he heals on the Sabbath, forgives sins, and invites all sorts of people to his table. He shares meals with tax collectors and prostitutes, as well as respectable, even wealthy, citizens. Is it any won- der that people were shocked? Jesus was a scandal. He was inclusive of all people without any limits or precon- ditions whatsoever. Jesus not only loved them, he made them feel wanted, cared for, and included. Should we not do the same? Remember, Jesus did say to follow him. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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JANUARY 9, 2011 ● BAPTISM OF THE LORD

This is my

beloved Son

www.stmaryfc.org

Living Stewardship Now How inclusive are you? Join the parish hospitality committee or the greeter's group. Invite a new neighbor to dinner. Offer to buy lunch for someone living on the street. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

WHO'S IN? WHO'S OUT? The book of Leviticus in the Old Testament contains a long list of rules for Jewish people to become "pure" and to maintain that purity. This purity has nothing to do with simple cleanliness. The rituals to ensure purity guar-anteed a worthiness to be in contact with sacred things. The code for the priests who officiated in the temple cere-monies required the highest degree of purity. The Phari-sees would only eat with others who were keeping those strict laws of purity. Social exclusion was the Jewish norm. The elite mixed only with the elite and the pure with the pure. Some Jews, the Essenes, took themselves off to a desert settlement to be even more pure and exclu-sive. So, along comes John the Baptist. He walks around in animal skins, eats grasshoppers, and doesn't seem to care all that much about the laws of Moses. He knows the Messiah, the Savior, is at hand and he says that all must repent and be baptized--men and women alike, and re-gardless of social status. No wonder the Pharisees, Sad-ducees, and other elite people are shocked and enraged. Jesus appears and insists on being baptized, just like eve-rybody else in the crowd attracted by John. John reluc-tantly agrees, knowing that Jesus is the expected Savior. Jesus breaks even more rules: he heals on the Sabbath, forgives sins, and invites all sorts of people to his table. He shares meals with tax collectors and prostitutes, as well as respectable, even wealthy, citizens. Is it any won-der that people were shocked? Jesus was a scandal. He was inclusive of all people without any limits or precon-ditions whatsoever. Jesus not only loved them, he made them feel wanted, cared for, and included. Should we not do the same? Remember, Jesus did say to follow him. Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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Mass Times

5:00 PM

7:30 AM

9:30 AM

11:30 AM

Presiders Fr. Lewinski Deacon Mike

Fr. Nate Deacon Gary

Fr. O’Malley Deacon Bob

Fr. Nate Deacon Bob

Lectors C. Hendricks K. Meagher

M. Griffith-Petros M.K. Titus

M. Arata F. Daugs

E. McPherson E. Moser

Altar Servers

S. Tortorella K. Tortorella K. Job

S. Kaye S. Barnes S. Barnes

T. Winkelman S. Dudzik K. Koeller

R. DeLara

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon D. Harmon S. Harmon J. Sinkovec J. Ballwanz M. Marciniak P. Sullivan C. Sullivan C. Kasamis

Deacon D. Prezell E. Tauscher D. DeSalvo M. Tekampe P. Tekampe L.Zucco

Deacon B. Aden P. Aden D. Slater J. Lyman B. Lyman M. Stumpf B. Consdorf M. Alandy J. Murphy K. Starck

Deacon O. Santo-Trinidad A. Thompson L. Thompson S. Poletto M. Schofield K. Schofield

Weekday Servers

Tues. 1/11 T. Winkle-man K. Falkstrom

Thurs. 1/13 D. Cappuccilli K. Job

Liturgical Ministers January 15 and 16, 2011

All who suffer illness, especially those whose names are written in the

parish Book of Prayers, those recently added to the list of the sick,

and for those who have recently died.

Josephine Fleming Lorraine Arendt

Michael J. Nabasny Jacqueline Crowcroft

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Mass Intentions Monday, January 10 8:00 AM Robert Lauzon req. Beverly Cole

Tuesday, January 11 8:00 AM †Joanne Kroll req. John, her husband

Wednesday, January 12 8:00 AM †Barbara Amann req. Geri Graham

9:15 AM St. Mary of the Annunciation Parishioners

Thursday, January 13 8:00 AM †Marie Begley req. Walter T. Begley & family

Friday, January 14 8:00AM †Mary E. Lacey req. The Lacey family

Saturday, January 15 5:00 PM †Joyce DeBiase

†Carol Benton req. Leonard & Arlene Rogalski

Sunday, January 16 7:30 AM †John Kordas req. Mr. & Mrs. Schmidt

9:30 AM †Sophia Kirn req. John & Linda Buckman

†Jim Scott req. The Kamins family

†James Shea Johnson req. Debbie & Steve Knowles

11:30 AM †Kathleen Smock req. Gloria Slipke

For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation

Week Ahead Sunday, January 9, Hospitality Hosted by H.S.A. & School Board 9:30 AM Childcare

9:30 AM Liturgy of the Word for Children

1:00 PM Teen Retreat Meeting

2:00 PM First Reconciliation

Monday, January 10 8:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration Meeting

6:30 PM Parish Council Meeting

6:30 PM School Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 11 8:30 AM Pray the Rosary

5:30 PM REP (B)

7:00 PM Teen Drop-In

Wednesday, January 12 9:00 AM Mass

9:15 AM Moms & Tots Meeting

6:30 PM P.A.D.S.

7:00 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal

7:00 PM Catechist Meeting

Thursday, January 13 8:30 AM Pray the Rosary

Friday, January 14 8:30 AM Adoration begins 10:00 PM Adoration ends Saturday, January 15—Registration Weekend 7:00 AM Cursillo Movement

9:00 AM First Reconciliation

5:00 PM Liturgy of the Word for Children

5:00 PM Childcare

Sunday, January 16—Registration Weekend 7:30 AM Pancake and Bingo Breakfast

9:30 AM Childcare

9:30 AM Liturgy of the Word for Children

2:00 PM Family Catechesis

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From the Pastor’s Desk A Decade and a Half in Review

This January marks my 15th anniversary as pastor of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish. It provides me the opportunity to share some of what has transpired over the past fifteen years and to look forward into the future.

Fewer than 1/3 of currently registered parishioners were here when I arrived in January 1996. Housing in the area was beginning to grow. It was easy to see that our little white church which seats 220 was-n’t going to be adequate for the future. Lay ministries and pastoral staff had to be expanded and a rethink-ing of how we could use the space we had for ad-ministration, meetings, REP, adult education, etc. was a pressing issue. My first decision was to re-fashion the old rectory into office space. That left me residing on the seminary campus for the first six months until I was able to rent an apartment on Dia-mond Lake.

My vision from the beginning was to build up a par-ish community that was grounded in the Liturgy as the source and summit of its life, to call forth respon-sible lay leadership, to foster a sense of mission, to promote Catholic education for children and adults and to inspire a commitment to faithful stewardship. Underlying all of this was a desire to form a holy community that would be bound together by charity and know itself to be the body of Christ. While the particulars of that vision continue to take on new dimensions, the substance of that vision remains the same today.

The need to build a new church became the top priority. We scheduled additional Masses in Diantha Hall every weekend to accommodate the growing community, set-ting up and taking down chairs every weekend. Fortunately we were able to purchase new land for our future needs and with the approval of Cardinal Bernardin our planning began in earnest. As we began to dream about a new church, meeting and office space we went through a thorough process of interviewing architects and contractors. I initi-ated several means of consultation and avenues for information and education for pa-rishioners regarding the project. As I look back to those planning years I see now how invaluable our town hall meetings were. We reviewed architectural plans as they devel-oped and participated in choices to be made along the way. We grew in our under-standing of what the Church’s liturgy means, how it works, what is normative, what level of participation is expected of us at liturgy. The catechesis that went on during the planning and construction was so invaluable that parishioners who took part in that process continue to tell me today what an enormous influence that catechesis has made on the way they pray the liturgy now.

While the church and offices were being built, a new rectory was also being con-structed. The best part of it all was the opportunity to be creative and watch the blue-prints come alive. The hardest part was securing all the necessary permits and comply-ing with all the code requirements and, of course, an intense capital campaign to raise the funds needed. When our new church was dedicated on April 14, 2002, St. Mary – Fremont Center began a new chapter in its long and rich history that dates back to 1864. We took the words of the Archangel Gabriel to heart and used them as our motto to get us this far by faith: “For nothing is impossible for God.”

As I look over the past fifteen years there have been many blessings. Certainly the rare opportunity to build a new church will always rank high on my list of highlights as a pastor. Equally significant has been watching a community of 400 households grow into a parish of 1600 households. It’s not just the numbers, but the widening band of leader-ship, the growing sense of mission, the prayerfulness at worship, better catechized adults, and the witness of so many genuinely holy people that continues to inspire me.

One of our most recent blessings, the establishment of the new Catholic middle school, Frassati Catholic Academy, bears special mention. Frassati Catholic Academy was founded as a new paradigm for Catholic Education, serving 6th, 7th and 8th graders. It is supported by three participating parishes, reimagining how we use the resources of our area, raising the bar on Catholic education and, strengthening our commitment to our Catholic identity by drawing from the charisms of our patron, Blessed Piere Giorgio Frassati. At the same time we have set in place three K-5 schools that are working together in new and creative ways to build a stronger future for Catholic Education.

These major accomplishments tend to steal the stage. But I am equally grateful for the many blessings that we may take for granted, like our fantastic pipe organ, which is arguably the best instrument in Lake County. The new devotional art works in our church, including the beautiful nativity figures, have greatly enhanced our architectural environment. The annual celebration of Simbang Gabi has heightened our appreciation for the community’s cultural diversity. Our high standards for training and formation of our liturgical ministers, including lectors, cantors, etc., continue to reflect our commit-ment to the liturgy. A growing youth ministry, a developing bereavement ministry, our small faith sharing groups like the Fellowship of St. Joseph for men or Mary’s Circle for women, an expanding devotion to Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, our commit-

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Join Respect Life Daily Herald Ad Project Lake County Right to Life is sponsoring a pro-life ad in the Daily Her-ald to mourn the 38th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. The ad will run on the anniversary (January 22nd) but the deadline to contribute to the ad is January 2nd. Sponsors have the option of listing their names in the ad or remaining anonymous. Please contact Bonnie Quirke (Lake County Right to Life) at [email protected] or Frank Dudzik (St. Mary’s Respect Life) at [email protected] for more information about how to donate.

CHECK IT OUT! St. Mary has a new website There is so much to see… With a click of the mouse and in the comfort of your own home you can view the new Advent Video Reflection series, find out more about our 60 + ministries, see what has been going on in our parish, investigate how you can be more involved, view a pictorial history of St. Mary, learn more about the architecture of our beautiful church, and so much more. We are working hard to make the new site fun to visit, easy to navigate, full of helpful information, and ever changing and dy-namic, just like our parish! Please take the time to visit us on-line at www.stmaryfc.org !

Visit us on-line at www.stmaryfc.org

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, Jan. 14th 2011 The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration of Friday, January 14th after the 8:00am Mass, continuing until 10 pm. Adora-tion takes place in the Eucharistic Chapel.

Stop at the prayer table during adoration and pick up meditations and prayer cards. This month we ask that you include in your prayers the Students of St. Mary’s Parish and all students, whatever their age or circumstance. All are welcome. We hope you will take time to stop and visit with our Lord during Adoration in Chapel. It is appropriate that someone sign-up and be present at all times when the Blessed Sacra-ment is exposed. The sign-up book is on the easel in the narthex.

Come Hear the Liturgical Choir of the University of Notre Dame! Saturday, January 15 at 7:30pm Saint Mary’s Church – Lake Forest 175 East Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL

The University of Notre Dame Liturgical Choir will finish their national Winter Break Tour with a final concert at St. Mary’s Church in Lake Forest All are welcome to hear this 50-voice choir sing a breadth of Liturgical Choral music. More information about the Liturgical Choir can be found on their website at http://litchoir.nd.edu/

Thank You All of us on staff would like to thank you for your expressions of kindness and Christmas cheer that we received over the Holidays. We are grateful to

you for thinking of us and brightening our Christmas experience. May you and your families enjoy a wonderful new year!

Fr. Ron and the Pastoral Staff of St. Mary

Let’s Clean the Church! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5th Now is the time and the hour for good parishioners to help clean the church! On Saturday, February 5th, beginning at 9:00 AM, legions of volunteers will sweep down upon accumulated dirt and make our church spotless! Would you like to join our crew? No forms to complete, no agreement to sign, just show up. We'll make a morning of it.

Choose Your Weapons! The parish will provide most of the equipment, but you are welcome to augment our supplies: brooms and dustpans; hand-held vacuums are ideal for sweeping the pews; rags, buckets, sponges, bottles of Murphy's Oil Soap; and dusting wands, if you have them.

No Pad Unturned! Our goal is to address every surface. The floor, ledges, mop boards, and corners will be swept. Every pew pad will be vacuumed and every pew swept and washed. All of the kneelers will be washed. The altar area will be swept, dusted, and polished. Every candle stick de-waxed. The reconciliation room, both sacristies, and the Eucharistic Chapel will be cleaned.

Bring a Hand, Bring a Friend Many hands make light work, and frankly, we have a lot of pews to wash! Consider our cleaning project an act of mercy. You'll be doing a good deed for your parish community.

This event qualifies for service hours.

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ment to PADS, our annual Pork and Corn Roast, the Moms & Tots ministry, our expanding REP program, our mission outward through the St. Vincent de Paul Society and to our sharing parish, Most Blessed Trinity, our strong adult education efforts hosting Matthew Kelly and Scott Hahn, scripture studies, a new parish website, and so much more are now what we’ve come to expect at St. Mary.

Reviewing these past fifteen years is by no means closing the book on our growth and development as the Catholic community at Fremont Center. When we inaugurated Abundant Hope in 2008 it was my intention to redefine our vision for the future and thus build a bridge from the period of building a new church and offices and the establish-ment of a Middle School to a fresh outlook on what we as a community need to do to prepare for the future. In order to carry on the mission of Christ we must be ready to address the challenges of the time. First and foremost then, Abundant Hope is our vision for the future that is deeply committed to life-long intergenerational Catholic learning. The learning and formation are not just for personal advancement, but for mission. Our growing adult education programs are the most identifi-able feature of Abundant Hope. Our Abundant Hope vision includes a review of our facilities and the need for expansion or some revision of our current space, including our older buildings on campus, in order to accommodate all that we as a community want to continue doing. Because Abundant Hope is so comprehensive in its scope, I will write more about the current status of Abundant Hope in a forthcoming article.

Fr. Ron Lewinski

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Registration Weekend January 15 & 16 Do you need to register as a member of St. Mary Parish? Come to the parish of-fice at the far end of the narthex after mass and we’ll help make you an official member of Saint Mary of the Annuncia-tion!

Pancake Breakfast and Bingo

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Breakfast will begin After the 7:30 AM Mass Bingo to follow breakfast. Last

game at 11:00 AM

St. Mary’s Confirmation candidates invite all Seniors to come for a fun morning. They will serve you breakfast in Diantha Hall and host Bingo for you. All you need to do is come.

No cash prizes for Bingo will be given. But all winners will go home with a prize and one grand prize will be awarded for the final game.

Our teens are anxious to serve you, so please join us on Janu-ary 16, 2011 and bring your friends.

Call Sue Matousek at 847-223-0010 with any questions.

Breakfast and Bingo

________________________ Number attending

Name ______________________________________________ Phone ______________________________________

FEAST OF FAITH The Sign of the Cross At the beginning of our prayer, we make the sign of the cross together. This sign, simple and powerful, operates on many levels. We trace the sign of the cross over our bodies, reminding our-selves that the cross of Christ has become our source of resurrection, life, and grace. With this sign, we also profess our faith in the Trinity: the presider does not say "in the names," but "in the name of the Fa-ther, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit"--three persons, one God. The sign of the cross is also a baptismal reminder, for every sign of the cross echoes the words spoken over us at our baptism, which marked our entry into the saving mystery of Christ. This many-layered sign is also our primary sign of blessing: the cross is traced over peo-ple, places, and things upon which we ask God to impart divine bene-diction. In blessing ourselves with the sign of the cross at the begin-ning of Mass, we acknowledge the mystery that has gathered us to-gether: that Christ, the crucified and risen One, is living, and that we are members of his Body. Our response, our Amen, is our yes to all this, our first profession of faith.

--Corinna Laughlin, (c) Copyright, J. S. Paluch Co.

SPIRIT OF LOVE Holy Spirit, who came upon Christ Jesus when he was baptized in the waters of the Jordan, we pray to you: Baptize us in the fire of your love so that the Father may say to each of us: "You are my beloved Son, On whom my favor rests." --From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright (c) 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published by World Library Publications. p. 181

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Volunteer Receptionist Needed Frassati Catholic Academy needs volunteer receptionists in the front office to answer incoming calls, welcome visitors and assist the admin-istrative staff with light clerical work. Volunteers work one day a week or a few hours a day; schedules are flexible. Interested potential volun-teers should call Dr. Diane Vida, principal of Frassati Catholic Acad-emy, at 847-487-5600. Frassati Catholic Academy is the first Catholic Middle School of the Archdiocese of Chicago (6th-7th-8th grades). It is sponsored by three parishes: Transfiguration, Santa Maria Del Popolo, and St. Mary of the Annunciation. The Academy is located on the campus of Transfigura-tion Parish, 116 W. Mill Street in Wauconda.

St. Mary of the Annunciation School CERTIFICATE PROGRAM We buy Gift Cards at reduced prices then sell them at face value. The difference goes to St. Mary School. The vendors below can be pur-chased after mass in the Narthex, at our school during the week (9:00am – 2:00pm), or on Market Day Saturday each month in the school gym. The full Vendor List of 140 stores and restaurants is avail-able at www.stmaryfc.org/school. Click on Fundraisers and Support, then Certificates. To order cards, print the Order Form from the website. Write what cards and amounts you want. Put the completed form and payment in an envelope – Seal It! Write “Certificate Order” on the front. Give it to a program volunteer after mass or drop it off at the school office. We order new cards every Monday of the school year! Except on holi-days, we order on Tuesday. Call Kristine Asmussen at 847-732-9712 with any questions.

Applebee’s $10. Barnes & Noble $10. Dominick’s $25/$100

Burger King $10 Bath & Body Works $10 Jewel/Osco $25/$100

Culver’s $5/$10 Best Buy $25 Sunset Foods $25/$50

Panera $10 Dennis Uniform $20 Walgreen’s $25

Philly G’s $25/$50 Home Depot $25/$100 WalMart $25/$50

Starbucks $10 Kohl’s $25 Wendy’s $10

Land’s End $25 Toys R Us $20 Marathon Gas $25

Shell Gas $25,$50

ST. MARY’S

TRIVIA & AUCTION NIGHT

Saturday, February 26, 2011 Benefitting the Educational Ministry

and all children who use the school and parish facilities. Sponsored by the Home and School Association

ST. MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Sunday, January 30 10:00 AM—1:30 PM Everyone is invited! Come see why our school is on the cut-ting edge and leading the way in 21st century education and faith formation. Registration begins for Pre-School: 3-year– old and 4-year-old programs Registration begins for the Kindergarten class of 2011. Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2011.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

2011

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Monthly Meeting and Social ALL ARE WELCOME CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Moms & Tots is a ministry for Moms of school age children (elementary and under). Our mission is to provide a place where Moms can go for fellowship, friendship and fun with other Moms in the same phase of life. At the same time, we seek to provide a safe place for children to play and learn with kids their own age.

We seek kind and loving individuals to help with childcare at monthly Moms & Tots meetings. Meet-ings are usually held on the second Wednesday of the month from 9:15 to 11:15. We are looking to ex-pand our pool of volunteers: volunteering your time once or twice this year would be most appreciated! If you are interested please contact Erin Gardner at 847-471-8311 or [email protected] or Rita Gonzalez at 847-443-4346 or [email protected]. Thanks in advance for your help!

Featured CD for January

“How to Get the Most Out of Mass”

by Dr. Scott Hahn Dr. Scott Hahn takes us through the awesome grandeur of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, from the entrance song to the dismissal. With great clarity, he takes us through a basic outline of the structure of the Mass, explaining how the Sacred Liturgy transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary and the earthly into the heavenly. Rediscover the beauty that has always been there each time we celebrate our liturgy. A must-have for every Catholic and non-Catholic who wants to know what the Mass is all about.

Please remember a $3 donation per CD is suggested to allow the parish to continue

the program and offer new material.

Trouble Hearing the Mass? In December we installed an induction loop system in the new church. The illus-tration below explains how it works. If you use a hearing aid, switch it to use the T-coil. If your hearing aid does not have this feature or if you simply need better amplification, ask an usher for hearing loop headphones, illustrated right. You’ll be amazed at the clarity!

Upcoming Event Wednesday, January 12 9:15am Church Meeting: A New and Better You - Lanie Reichman, MA, LCPC offers a holistic plan toward mental and physical wellness. Please RSVP at Cmomgo.com. ALL ARE WELCOME! If you have any questions regarding Moms & Tots please contact: Sarah Fleming at [email protected] or 773-354-1725 Melissa Mondzelewski at [email protected] or 847-201-6964

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From Bethlehem to Jordan The feast of the Baptism of the Lord is the last day of the Christmas season. At daily prayer this day, the Orthodox churches pray:

Let us assemble in spirit, O faithful, at the streams of the Jordan that we might behold a great and mighty wonder. We shall see the Creator of all made manifest as he comes to be baptized. Let us pass, O faithful, from Bethlehem to Jordan. For behold, the Light which came into the darkness there begins to overcome the night.

Find out the date of your baptism. Ask a relative, or write to the parish that baptized you.

Write the date on the new calendar. Celebrate the anniversary this year by participating in the eucharist. Spend some time reflecting on your Christian mission — your part in spreading God’s love. When Jesus was baptized, he came out of the water and heard a heavenly voice say, “You are my beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Listen for this voice today when-ever you “come out of the water” — the shower, the snow or rain, the swim-ming pool, the sudsy kitchen sink. Glory in heaven and peace on earth, now and forever! Alleluia! Amen! Copyright © 2002 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chi-

cago IL 60622-1101; 1-800-933-1800; www.ltp.org. Text by David Philippart. Art by Steve Erspamer, sm. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

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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

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 request.

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.

Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Ext. 213 Pastor

Dean, Vicariate I-A

Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 215 Associate Pastor

Deacon Mike O’Malley Deacon Gary Kupsak Deacon Robert Poletto

Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 216 Director of Music & Liturgy

Ms. Eileen Sullivan Ext. 310 School Principal

Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education

Mr. Greg Entwhistle Ext. 217 Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Ms. Mary Hall Ext. 212 Business Manager / Development Director

Ms. Debbie Dynes Ext. 247 Financial Coordinator Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant

Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 210 Mr. William Zerwer Maintenance

Dustin Zubert Pastoral Council President

Kathleen Arata School Board President

Rev. Patrick O’Malley

Parish Staff Mass

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Weekday Monday—Friday

8:00 AM

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