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AUGUST 7, 2016 ● 19TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Living God’s Word Growth and change are always the result of conflict, of clashing visions that force adaptation. This is not to say that God writes tragedies and suffering into the script, but only that God uses all the unfolding twists and turns of the plot to bring the story to a divine conclusion.

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Readings for the Week Monday: Ez 1:2-5, 24-28c; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Mt 17:22-27 Tuesday: Ez 2:8 — 3:4; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Mt 18:1-5, 10, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Cor 9:6-10; Ps 112:1-2, 5-9; Jn 12:24-26 Thursday: Ez 12:1-12; Ps 78:56-59, 61-62; Mt 18:21 — 19:1 Friday: Ez 16:1-15, 60, 63 or 16:59-63; Is 12:2-3, 4bcd-6; Mt 19:3-12 Saturday: Ez 18:1-10, 13b, 30-32; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 19:13-15 Sunday: Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2-4, 18; Heb 12:1-4; Lk 12:49-53

Weekend Mass Times:

Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am

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Dear Parishioners, As the beginning of a new school year draws

ever near, I hope you are enjoying these final days of sum-mer. I am grateful to be able to enjoy a few vacation days before a new season of ministry begins. This weekend we welcome Fr. Edward Pelrine to assist us at our weekend Masses. Fr. Ed currently serves as the Associate Dean of Formation at Mundelein Seminary and is the Dean of Ad-missions. Prior to that he was the pastor of Queen of the Ro-sary Parish in Elk Grove Village, which is Fr. Matthew’s home parish. Father Pelrine was born in Evanston and raised in St. Gertrude Parish on the north side of Chicago where he attended grade school. He attended Loyola University and received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration be-fore beginning studies for the priesthood at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein and was ordained in 2001. I know you will welcome him warmly and I hope he will en-joy assisting at Saint Mary. On the weekend of August 13th and 14th Saint Mary will participate in the annual summer Missionary Coopera-tion Plan which has been mandated to aid mission causes throughout the world. Next weekend we will welcoming a missionary from the Home to Enhance African Life in Nige-ria. I pray that this will be an enriching experience and strengthen our sense of mission. Thank you for your support of the missions. Finally, it looks like we will not be able to offer confessions on Saturday, August 20, due to a scheduling conflict. I am sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please plan ac-cordingly. Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry

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Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM

Presiders Fr. Alexander Fr. Jacob Fr. Jacob Fr. Jacob

Deacons Deacon Bob Deacon Mike Deacon Mike Deacon Gary

Lectors C. Hendricks D. Prezell

S. Bosshart A. Kuderna

B. Slack A. Samano

J. Matousek D. Wittgen

LITURGICAL MINISTERS August 13 & 14, 2016

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon D. Suhling L. Kanderfer D. Washburn S. Washburn J. Schwartz E. Bujan A. Bujan S. Tracy

Deacon M. Manning M. Manning L. Zucco C. Cline K. Lenzen R. Peterson D. Fuller

Deacon D. Slater S. Gunther E. Leuthner D. Leuthner C. Perrelle A. Perrelle K. Pieniazkiewicz H. Stumpf M. Stumpf

Deacon S. Poletto S. Matousek S. Ropke J. Olorvida K. Crotty J. Weiler D. Weiler

Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief:

Mike Zirko, Rita Bell and for the repose of all who have recently died:

Nadya Vidal, Kevin Schaar, Mary Soder

Mass Intentions Monday, August 8, Saint Dominic, Priest 8:00AM †Larry Boyd req. Ellen, His Wife & Family †Dorothy Hatton req. Her Husband, Harry & Family Tuesday, August 9, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, Virgin and Martyr 8:00AM †Joan Jacob req. Jacob Family †Dorothy Reynolds req. Jack Reynolds Wednesday, August 10, Saint Lawrence , Deacon & Marytr

8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family †Matthew John Ryan req. Tuesday’s Mary Circle Group †Don Talend req. Kathy, His Wife & Family Thursday, August 11, Saint Clare, Virgin 8:00AM †Jim Kirn 2nd Anniversary req. His Children †John Philbin 1st Anniversary req. His Wife, Mary Friday, August 12 8:00AM †Rose Klabunde req. Kathy Lenzen, Her Niece Saturday, August 13 5:00PM †Roy Hertel req. Lillian, His Wife †Mary C. Blindauer req. Tom & Janice Powell †Marlene Haertle req. Michael & Claudia Fisher Family Sunday, August 14 7:30AM †Peter Margelli req. Della, Daughter & Sweeney Family †Helen Obenauf Supergan req. Michael & Darcie Frane †Rose Klabunde req. John & Teresa Lenzen 9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation In Thanksgiving 11:30AM †Shirley Magnus req. Carol Magnus, Her Daughter †William & Cora Diebold req. Diebold Family †Paul Beauvais req. Beauvais Family †Matthew John Ryan req. Carmella Ryan

The Week Ahead Sunday, August 7

9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 1:00PM Baptism Preparation for 2nd & 3rd Time Parents Monday, August 8

8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Tuesday, August 9

8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Adoration Begins 2:00PM Prayer Shaw Ministry Meeting 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study 8:30PM Adoration Ends Wednesday, August 10

8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Thursday, August 11

8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:15AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 8:00PM Family Mass Choir Rehearsal Friday, August 12

8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, August 13– Hospitality & Human Concerns Ministry Fair 9:00AM Baptismal Preparation for First Time Parents 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, August 14—Hospitality Human Concerns Ministry Fair 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 12:30PM Simbang Gabi Meeting

In April 1997, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Disci-pline of the Sacraments granted an indult for the United States to allow the diocesan bishop to permit the presence of the cremated remains of a body at a Funeral Mass. Later that year, the Congrega-tion confirmed the special texts and ritual directives (Prot. n. 1589/96/L for both indult and texts), which were then published as an appendix to the Order of Christian Funerals. Frequently the Sec-retariat of Divine Worship receives requests for clarification or sug-gestions for best practices regarding the presence of cremated re-mains and funerals and their appropriate final disposition or commit-tal. The practice of cremation has grown and become more common-place in the United States, and it is often presented as a more af-fordable alternative to traditional burial. What is often overlooked is the Church’s teaching regarding the respect and honor due to the human body. The Order of Christian Funerals’ Appendix on Crema-tion states: “Although cremation is now permitted by the Church, it does not enjoy the same value as burial of the body. The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body of the deceased be present for the funeral rites, since the presence of the human body better expresses the values which the Church affirms in those rites” (no. 413). Ideally, if a family chooses cremation, the cremation would take place at some time after the Funeral Mass, so that there can be an opportunity for the Vigil for the Deceased in the presence of the body (during “visitation” or “viewing” at a church or funeral home). This allows for the appropriate reverence for the sacredness of the body at the Funeral Mass: sprinkling with holy water, the placing of the pall, and honoring it with incense. The Rite of Committal then takes place after cremation (see Appendix, nos. 418-421). Funeral homes offer several options in this case. One is the use of “cremation caskets,” which is essentially a rental casket with a card-board liner that is cremated with the body. Another is a complete casket that is cremated (this casket contains minimal amounts of non-combustible material such as metal handles or latches). When cremation takes place before the Funeral Mass, and the dioc-esan bishop permits the presence of cremated remains at the Fu-neral Mass, the Appendix provides adapted texts for the Sprinkling with Holy Water, the Dismissal for use at the Funeral Mass (or the Funeral Liturgy outside Mass), and the Committal of Cremated Re-mains. The introduction provides further specific details about how the funeral rites are adapted. In all, the rite notes: The cremated remains of a body should be treated with the same respect given to the human body from which they come. This in-cludes the use of a worthy vessel to contain the ashes, the manner in which they are carried, and the care and attention to appropriate

placement and transport, and the final disposition. The cremated remains should be buried in a grave or entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium. The practice of scattering cremated remains on the sea, from the air, or on the ground, or keeping cremated remains on the home of a relative or friend of the deceased are not the reverent disposition that the Church requires. (no. 417) For some families, the choice of cremation is based on financial hardship, so this choice often means also that there is no plan for committal or burial of the cremated remains. As a means of provid-ing pastoral support and an acceptable respectful solution to the problem of uninterred cremated remains, one diocese offered on All Souls’ Day in 2011 an opportunity for any family who desired it the interment of cremated remains. The diocese offered a Mass and committal service at one of its Catholic cemeteries and provided, free of charge, a common vault in a mausoleum for the interment of the cremated remains. The names of the deceased interred there were kept on file, though in this case they were not individually in-scribed on the vault. As cremation is chosen more frequently, there will be many who are unaware of the Church’s teaching regarding this practice. It is im-portant for bishops and pastors not only to catechize the faithful, but to collaborate with funeral directors in providing helpful and accurate information to families planning the funeral of loved ones. Offering opportunities to family members for the respectful burial of their loved ones, who were not interred after funeral services and crema-tion, would give effective witness to the importance of Christian buri-al and our belief in the resurrection. In all, pastors are encouraged to show pastoral sensitivity, especially to those for whom cremation is the only feasible choice (see Appendix, no. 415). The growing interest in and desire for cremation continues to remain a question in the minds of many Catholics. Resources on this web-site are available to help better explain and deepen the Catholic understanding of cremation as an option for the final disposition of the body http://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/bereavement-and-funerals/cremation-and-funerals.cfm If you would like more information about funeral planning, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office or email [email protected]

From the January 2012 Newsletter of the Committee on Divine Worship © 2012, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

From the Director of Human Concerns... By Diane Mulroe

CremationandtheOrderofChristianFunerals

This is the third in a series of articles about Cremation. Many people are unclear about the Church’s teachings. And so, we continue with some information from the USCCB:

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usual fear tactics and "just say no's." Instead we are offered something to say "Yes" to: health, happiness, authentic relationships, and the love we were made for. Everything else is just an imitation. Visit Chris' website at www.RealLifeCatholic.com

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.

St. Mary of the Annunciation Welcoming Ministry

If you would like to become a registered member of our parish commu-nity please come to a Welcoming Session and learn more about the various ministries and opportunities to share in the sacramental, spir-itual, and social life of the parish! Our next sessions are:

Sunday, August 28, 2016

On these dates we will be meeting from 10:45-11:15am in Room #1. We look forward to meeting you! Questions: contact Diane Mulroe at [email protected]

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament August 9th Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the Eucharistic chapel on Tuesday, August 9th, from 8:30 AM until 8:00 PM. The sign-up book is in the narthex.

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 Novena & Chaplet The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is prayed in the Eucharistic Chapel on Fridays immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass .and 3:00 PM during Adoration of

the Blessed Sacrament.

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.

We’ll Take It! Society of St. Vincent de Paul SVDP will collect clothing, linens, and other small household items (dishes, pots, pans, lamps, etc) in September. While you're doing summer cleaning, packing your son/daughter for college, updating an old wardrobe or redecorating, remember to set aside items you no longer want for the SVDP collection which will be held at church Sep-tember 17 & 18. Tell friends and neighbors. Your donations help us serve those in need with basics for human dignity.

St. Mary Parish has a new After-Hours Emergency

Telephone Number

224-358-3210

The mission of the Human Concerns Commission is to promote the word and manifest the love of Jesus Christ by helping those who are in need, following the principle that “whatever you do to

the least of my people you do unto me.” Matt 25:40 The Corporal Works of Mercy are found in the teachings of Jesus and give us a model for how we should treat all others, as if they were Christ in disguise. They "are charitable actions by which we help our neighbors in their needs". USCCA They respond to the basic needs of humanity as we journey together through this life.

St. Mary of the Annuncia-tion Human Concerns

Commission Ministry Fair! After all Masses in the Narthex

August 13-14 Come and explore how St. Mary’s ministries within the Human Con-cerns Commission are providing opportunities to fulfill our call to

serve one another through Corporal Works of Mercy. Enjoy refreshments as you visit with representatives from the various St. Mary ministries to learn more about what is being done, what needs exist, and how you can join in the efforts to help those in need. Hey Kids! Check it out: All children will be offered a special “Corporal Works of Mercy” booklet to get stamped at each station and when completed they will receive a prize!

Deacon Deliberations by Deacon Gary Kupsak

“To Err is Human, To Forgive Divine”

The last time I was ministering at the Lake County Jail I met up with an inmate that I had talked with on a few other occasions. As soon as Jerome and I sat down, I could see the glow of “happiness” that radiat-ed from within him. He told me, “Reverend, this is a very good time for me, my father has forgiven me for all the heartache I’ve caused him these past 25 years.” Although facing a 15-20 year sentence for Sec-ond Degree Murder Jerome kept saying, “I’m a very lucky man.” O the power of forgiveness. This Sunday, August 7, 2016 is a little known “Special Day,” known as “International Forgiveness Day.” The day was first recognized by Mr. Robert Plath, the founder of “The Worldwide Forgiveness Alliance in 1999, as one of the first steps to ending conflicts in our families, our communities, our nation and internationally. The Worldwide For-giveness Alliance promotes the first Sunday of August as “International Forgiveness Day, hoping to spread awareness about the healing power of forgiveness in order to create “a safer, more joyful and peaceful world.” One of the cornerstones or our Catholic faith is the willingness to forgive. Pope Francis in a fairly recent Sunday homily stated, “If you can’t forgive, you’re not a Christian.” From the day a priest or deacon poured water over our heads, anointed us with chrism and brought the Holy Spirit upon us at baptism, we have been asked to forgive. I won-der to myself, how good of a job am I doing in forgiving those who have “trespassed” against me? I’ve tried, like I’m sure most of us have in wanting to turn our cheeks seventy-seven times (Matthew 18:22), but sometimes it’s pretty tough. When we feel we’ve been betrayed or “put upon,” unjustly criticized or just not liked by someone else, we tend react by digging in our heels and lashing back. What did Pope Francis say? “If you can’t forgive, you’re not a Christian.” Today our society is experiencing an unprecedented amount of violence over racial and social injustices. Protests and demonstrations are regularly being held to call attention to the fact that, “Black lives matter,” “Blue lives matter,” don’t we as Christians feel that “All lives should matter?” I was recently discussing this “violence” issue with an Afro-American minister and we agreed that someone had to be the first to forgive. Forgive, forgive, and forgive is most likely the only way we as a Christian society will get over this hurdle. Are we able to do that, to be the first to forgive and then keep on forgiving? I pray that I can. I pray that all whom I have wounded in the past, all that I have currently wounded will forgive my trespasses. I also pray that each of you will forgive those who may have wounded you and that you will pray for the grace to ask for forgiveness from those you may have wounded. To celebrate International Forgiveness Day, why don’t we all com-mit to forgiving, to take the first step in soothing the wounds made by those who have trespassed against us and for us to soothe the wounds of those against whom we have trespassed. It may take pray-er, courage and the grace of God to get this done, but our commitment to our Catholic faith calls for nothing less. Remember, “To err is hu-man, to forgive divine”

Summer Mission Appeal is Next Weekend August 13 & 14 In cooperation with the Archdiocesan Mission Office, the homilies at Masses on August 13th and 14th will

be given by Deacon Leo Okonkwo of the Diocese of Bafang, Came-roon. Deacon Leo is the founder of Home To Enhance African Life (HEAL); a charitable organization serving poor & marginalized or-phans, widows, and rural villagers in Nigeria and Cameroon. His homi-ly will reflect on the Scriptures in the context of his mission work in Africa. With Deacon Leo will be Nick Costello, the president of HEAL, who lives in Chicago, and knows Leo from their time together as semi-nary classmates in the late 90s. Funds from the 2nd collection will be allocated for this mission appeal. Please be generous!

What’s Your Gift to the World? 1 Corinthians 14:12 states, “Since we are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.” What are your gifts and how will you put them in service to the world? You can start by sharing them with the parish. Over the next several months the different com-missions of the parish will offer ministry fairs. Come visit the tables in the narthex to find out how you can become part of a ministry at St. Mary’s. Upcoming Ministry Fairs Human Concerns Commission: August 13 & 14 Bereavement Ministry Divorce and Beyond Support Group Domestic Violence Ministry Military Ministry Prison Ministry Ministers of Care Families on a Mission Mission Trips Pacific Gardens Soup Kitchen/Sharing Parish PADS SVDP Respect Life St. Mary Prayer Angels Finding Hope/Healing Hearts Grief Group Worship Commission: September 17 & 18 Ushers/Greeters Lectors Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Sacristans Music Ministry Art and Environment Children’s Liturgy of the Word Eucharistic Adoration Simbang Gabi Rosary and Divine Mercy Ministry

Life Is Better in a Choir Has the Holy Spirit been nudging you to join one of our choirs? Now is the time to take action.

Parish Choir rehearsals resume Wednesday, Sept. 7th, 7:00 PM. Contemporary Choir rehearsals continue on Thursdays, 7:00 PM. Have the desire but maybe not the talent? Let someone else be the judge. Have the talent but not the time? Requirements may be more flexible than you think. Contact Fred Vipond at the parish office: 846-223-001– x234; via email: [email protected]; or at the organ con-sole after weekend Mass.

F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer

Keeping things on the light side for Summer, here is some humor that I hope will bring a smile to your week. Hope you

enjoy! There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and an-nounced to his congregation: “I have good news and bad news.

The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is, it’s still out there in your pockets.” ––––––––– While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish car-riage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand-printed sign: “Energy-efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust.” ––––––––– A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, “Boys and girls, what do we know about God?” A hand shot up in the air. “He is an artist!” said a boy in kindergarten. “Really? How do you know?” the teacher asked. “You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven...” ––––––––– A minister waited in a long line to have his car filled with gas just be-fore a long holiday weekend. Finally, the attendant motioned him to-ward a vacant pump. “Sorry about the delay Reverend,” said the young man. “It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip.” The minister chuckled, “I know what you mean. It’s the same in my business.” ––––––––– Somebody has said that there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, “Good morning, Lord!” And there are those who wake up in the morning and say, “Good Lord, it’s morning!” ––––––––– A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses.” When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note: “I’ve circled this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket, I’ll lose my job. Lead us not into tempta-tion.” ––––––––– There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country. “Is there anything breakable in here?” asked the postal clerk. “Only the Ten Commandments,” answered the lady. Hope you continue to smile all week. If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the parish office or send an email to [email protected].

High School Confirmation Class Forming Classes are now forming for those in high school who have yet to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you have a son or daughter who missed the preparation classes during their 8th Grade year, this is a great opportunity for teens to prepare to receive the sacrament with their peers! Contact Benjamin Valle at [email protected] or 847-223-0010 ext 230 for further infor-mation.

Need a ride? Can you offer a ride? There are St. Mary parishioners who would like to get to Mass but are in need of a ride. If you are coming to

mass anyway and willing to pick up and bring someone with you please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office. Those seeking rides will be connected with those willing to provide rides.

Saturday, August 27 8:30 Am–11:30 AM • Recognize successes • Discuss key priorities for the parish • Collaborate to define ways to in-crease parishioner engagement within ministries • RSVP regrets to Gina DeBord, 847-487-6612 or [email protected]

Three Feast Days of Mary Monday, August 15, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Join us for the recitation of the Rosary after 8:00 AM Mass. Note that in the diocese of the United States this is not a holy day of obligation. Because the feast falls on a Monday, the obligation is temporarily lifted.

Monday, August 22nd, The Queenship of Mary Join us for the recitation of the Rosary after 8:00 AM Mass. All are welcome.

Thursday, September 8th, The Nativity of the Blessed Vir-gin Mary Please join us after the 8:00 AM Mass in the Eucharist Chapel as we recite the Rosary, all are Welcome.

F isch–ing Lines will return August 28th.

Four-Week Small Group Discussion Current MOC and any interested parishioners are cordially invited to participate in a 4 week small group book discussion

CAN YOU DRINK THE CUP By Henri Nouwen Wednesdays 1:30-3:00pm August 10-August 31 Rsvp via email to [email protected] by 8/5 so books can be ordered in time for the groups. Henri Nouwen begins this deeply personal book with

the story of his early vocation to the priesthood and his ordination in 1957, at which time his uncle, a priest, gave to Henri the gold chalice that he had used for many years. In his later years, while living and working at the L’Arche Daybreak Community2, Henri reflects on Jesus’ question to James and John: “Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?” The cup becomes a metaphor for life, and the question for all of us becomes “Can we hold the cup of life in our hands? Can we lift it up for others to see and can we drink it to the full?” Join us as we explore “what meaning does the Eucharist hold for you?”

During August Recess, Reach Out to Your Representative Urge your Representative to bring criminal justice reform to a vote! In 2000, the Catholic Bishops of the United States in their statement, Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice, called for restorative justice and heal-ing for everyone involved in crime--offender, victim, and community-- with a special consideration for how crime and sentencing affects families. In the past year, bipartisan leadership and hard work of the House’s Judiciary Committee led to committee passage of three im-portant bills: The Sentencing Reform Act (H.R. 3713), the Correc-tions and Recidivism Reduction Act (H.R. 759) and the Second Chance Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3406). Together these bills would reduce harsh sentences, incentivize prison rehabilitation, ban shack-ling of pregnant women in federal custody and expand opportunities for Americans returning home after incarceration. Over the past several months the bills have stalled, as they have yet to be introduced to the floor for debate and a vote. Mean-while, a federal prison crisis is looming due to overcrowding caused by excessive mandatory minimum sentences and a prison system with limited rehabilitative opportunities. Inaction will harm children, families and communities across the country. The burden of over-incarceration is felt most intensely by children with parents who are in prison or are labeled with a criminal record. Despite their failings, these parents are loved and valued, and are critical to maintaining their children’s well-being. The long absence of mothers and fathers has a lasting impact. Nationally, one out of nine African American children has an incarcerated parent. Their likeli-hood of incarceration increases when this disruption enters their life. While Congress is on recess this August, urge your Representative to take action on criminal justice reform and vote to pass the Sentencing Reform Act, the Corrections and Recidi-vism Reduction Act, and the Second Chance Reauthorization Act when Congress returns to Washington, DC, in September.

Stewardship Report

Sunday Collection July 31, 2016 $ 20,944.69

Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21,288.00

Difference $ (343.31)

Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 105,138.31

Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 106,440.00

Difference $ (1,301.69)

Difference vs. Last Year $ (10,362.53)

*Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments.

St. Mary of the Annunciation Bereavement Ministry

10 Week Grief Support Group:

“FINDING HOPE/HEALING HEARTS” One of North America's leading grief educators, Dr. Alan Wolfelt has written many books about healing in grief. In compassionate, down-to-earth language, Understanding Your Grief describes ten touch-stones—or trail markers—that are essential physical, emotional, cogni-tive, social, and spiritual signs for mourners to look for on their journey through grief. This book is his most comprehensive, covering the es-sential lessons that mourners have taught him in his three decades of working with the bereaved. Think of your grief as a wilder-ness—a vast, inhospitable for-est. You must journey through this wilderness. To find your way out, you must become acquainted with its terrain and learn to follow the sometimes hard-to-find trail that leads to healing. In the wilderness of your grief, the touchstones are your trail markers. They are the signs that let you know you are on the right path. When you learn to identify and rely on the touchstones, you will find your way to hope and healing. This weekly group will meet at St. Mary of the Annunciation for 10 consecutive Thursdays, September 15–November 17, 2016, 6:30–8:00pm. The group size is limited so register now! The $30.00 registration fee covers the cost of the two books. To register, contact Diane Mulroe at the St. Mary parish office. [email protected] or call 847-223-0010 Here is what has been said about the experience of the Finding Hope/Healing Hearts group: “[The group] normalized feelings and situations; felt comfort with new friends; hope was built”

“That I’m not the only one going through this; that slowly it will get better; there will be ups and downs”

“Commonality and continuity; facilitators compassionate and real in their approach; each person has added to the group”

“Enjoyed sharing experiences with others in the group; realizing I’m not crazy after all.”

It can indeed be confusing to determine which holy days are bound by which rules. Simply put, there are six holy days of obli-gation for most dioceses of the United States: Christmas (December 25), Mary, Mother of God (January 1), Ascension (sixth Thursday after Easter in most places; in some dioceses Ascension is moved to the seventh Sunday of Easter), Assumption (August 15), All Saints (November 1) and Immaculate Conception (December 8). Lat-in-rite Catholics in the United States are normally obligated to participate at Mass on these days and to refrain from tasks that might limit a joyful celebration of the day. But there is an exception to the rules. When August 15, November 1 or January 1 falls on a Saturday or Monday, the obligation to attend Mass is no longer in force. The feast remains a significant day in the life of the church, but the obliga-tion to participate at Mass is gone. This policy was approved by the bishops of the United States and confirmed by the Vati-can. It went into effect on January 1, 1993.

Q&A: No Obligation Why is the obligation to participate at Mass waived on certain holy days?

There are several reasons the bish-ops chose to remove the obligation to attend Mass on these three holy days. Be-cause of the popularity of vigil or anticipat-ed masses, there is often widespread con-fusion about which Mass satisfies which obligation when holy days fall on a Mon-day or Saturday. Furthermore, it is difficult to prepare and celebrate two major feasts back-to-back. In areas where there is a lim-ited number of clergy, the logistics of scheduling become even more of a prob-lem. Finally, it was noted that common practice was to attend either the Sunday celebration or the holy day Mass, but not both. The observances of holy days are different in different countries. Latin-rite Catholics in the United States observe more holy days than many other countries. But even within this country, practice varies. In nine western states, the feast of the Ascen-sion has been transferred to the following Sunday. Catholics in Hawaii, following the practice of their neighbors in the South Pa-cific, observe all Sundays and two addi-tional feasts, Christmas and the Immacu-late Conception, as holy days of obligation. Copyright © 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publi-cations, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101; 1-800-933-1800. Text by Kathy Luty. Art by Luba Lukova.

Because the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Monday in 2016, the obligation to attend Mass that day is temporarily lifted.

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 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.

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 224-358-3210

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

Parish Staff Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213

Pastor [email protected]

Rev. Matthew Alexander Ext. 212 Associate Pastor [email protected]

Deacons Mike O’Malley, Gary Kupsak, Robert Poletto, Mike Alandy

Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 234 Director of Music & Liturgy [email protected]

Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education [email protected]

Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216 Director of Human Concerns [email protected]

Mr. Benjamin Valle Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected]

Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations [email protected]

Ms. Tammy Kleckner Ext. 310 Principal, CCLC [email protected] Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant [email protected] Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 304 Site Manager [email protected] Mr. James Shaffer Mr. William Tangney Maintenance

Pastoral Council

Jon Matousek Mary Lou Loomis

Jen Pepping Cassandra Dye Kathy Lenzen Pete Coughlin Gina Debord

Jill Stowe Roni Hertel Dan Prezell

Sheila Dalton Carey Marciniak Marivie Alandy

Will Roberts Danielle LoMastro

Bob Lyman Sara Gunther