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October 30, 2016 ● 31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

We remember all who have been buried from St. Mary Parish since November 2014...

and in a special way all family members and friends of our parishioners who have died…

for all deceased members and benefactors of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish…

for all who are buried in our cemetery… and for all those listed in our parish

Book of the Dead.

We remember all who have been buried from St. Mary Parish since November 2015...

and in a special way all family members and friends of our parishioners who have died…

for all deceased members and benefactors of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish…

for all who are buried in our cemetery… and for all those listed in our parish

Book of the Dead.

Angel Aranda Susan Biederer Marvin Bohmann Josephine Brost William Buchholz Evelyn Chamberlin Rosemary Davis Roque DeGuzman Dianne Dooley Eileen DuPont Andre Ferreria Calogrea Fruscione Kenneth Gauger Marlene Haertle Magdelena Hahn Dorothy Hatton Amy Heinzinger Rose Klabunde Barbra LoMastro Justin Tyler Matyasik

Angel Aranda Susan Biederer Marvin Bohmann Josephine Brost William Buchholz Evelyn Chamberlin Rosemary Davis Roque DeGuzman Dianne Dooley Eileen DuPont Andre Ferreria Calogrea Fruscione Kenneth Gauger Marlene Haertle Magdelena Hahn Dorothy Hatton Amy Heinzinger Rose Klabunde Barbra LoMastro Justin Tyler Matyasik

Marilyn McBride Linda McSweeney Eleanor Minkalis Jack R. Oliver Margaret Parro Frances Petric Janine Polidori Carol Porras Jack L. Reynolds Kenneth Riendeau William Roberts Ann Ruzga Kevin Schaar Rita Schmidt Mary Soder Helen Supergan Mary Jean TerHorst Judy Valancius Nadya Vidal Jack Wandall Vivienne White Bernadette Zirko

Marilyn McBride Linda McSweeney Eleanor Minkalis Jack R. Oliver Margaret Parro Frances Petric Janine Polidori Carol Porras Jack L. Reynolds Kenneth Riendeau William Roberts Ann Ruzga Kevin Schaar Rita Schmidt Mary Soder Helen Supergan Mary Jean TerHorst Judy Valancius Nadya Vidal Jack Wandall Vivienne White Bernadette Zirko

Mass Intentions Monday, October 31 8:00AM †Gene Pasciak, Sr. req. The Pasciak Family †Manuel Villaraza req. His Wife Nunica & Family †Rose Klabunde req. Bernard & Mercedes Lenzen †Dorothy Hatton req. Her Husband Harry & Family Tuesday, November 1, All Saints 6:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 8:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 6:30PM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Wednesday, November 2, Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 8:00AM For All the Faithful Departed 7:00PM For All the Faithful Departed Thursday, November 3, Saint Martin de Porres, Religious 8:00AM Living 60th Wedding Anniversary Harry & Grace Gavin †Marvin Bohmann req. His Wife Clara & Family Friday, November 4, Saint Charles Borromeo, Bishop 8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family †Christopher Niederkorn req. Meridy Niederkorn Saturday, November 5 Wedding 1:00PM: Haley White & Nicholas Brinckerhoff Wedding 2:30PM: Erin Poynter & Timothy Rose 5:00PM Living 50th Wedding Anniversary Jane & Nicholas Caccamo †Norma Labra req. Renacia Family †Flo Cittadino req. RoseMarie Marsh †John Pryga req. His Wife Rosemarie & Family †Anthony & †Catherine Caccamo req. Caccamo Family †John & †Betty Unger req. Caccamo Family †Rev. Robert Herne req. Caccamo Family †John Kampf req. His Wife Hannelore Sunday, November 6 7:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation †Paul & Living Judy Hertel req. Cooper Family 9:30AM †Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family †Herminio Ordonez req. Her Sister Nunica & Family †Thomas J. Schnite req. His Wife Bev & Family †James Friese req. Canniff Family †Joyce E. Prieur req. Joe & Jane Nevins 11:30AM Living Patricia Nocera req. Ashley Burkhardt †Eileen Dupont req. Kathy Talend Genevieve Piontkowski †Donald Permoda req. Brian & Sheila Dalton †Len Allegretti req. Frank Steslow & Family

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

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

Deacons Deacon Gary Deacon Jeffrey Preach Deacon Bob Deacon Howard Preach

Lectors R. Meinick J. Schwartz

K. Lenzen S. Bosshart

M. Ori J. Matousek

K. Crotty D. Wittgen

LITURGICAL MINISTERS NOVEMBER 5 & 6, 2016

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon D. Prezell T. Powell & J. Powell B. Steiner T. Kennedy L .Green E. Boyd

Deacon C. Cline L. Zucco E. Tauscher Rafferty III M. Sikorski L. Bosshart P. Tekampe & M. Tekampe

Deacon K. Franz H. Grady & Grady L. Buckman L.M. Davis K. Pannhausen R. Fisher & J. Fisher J. Rutledge T. Gawne

Deacon M. Crutcher J. Ranchero & M. Ranchero Z. Dela Cruz & L Dela Cruz E. McPherson D. Ceglarek J. Ferrigan

The Week Ahead Sunday, October 30 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children Monday, October 31 8:00AM Daily Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Tuesday, November 1– All Saints Day 6:30AM Mass 8:00AM Mass 9:00AM Mary’s Circle 9:30AM Mass 5:30PM Junior High Youth Group 6:30PM Mass 7:00PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, November 2—All Souls Day 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:45AM Eucharistic Adoration Meeting 6:00PM P.A.D.S. 7:00PM To Teach Who Christ Is 7:00PM Mass of Remembrance 8:00PM Parish Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 3 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 6:30PM Finding Hope/Healing Hearts Friday, November 4 8:00AM Mass in Little Church 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, November 5 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, November 6 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:30AM High School Confirmation Session 10:45AM Family Catechesis 12:30PM Simbang Gabi Meeting 1:00PM Baptism Preparation for 2nd & 3rd Time Parents

A $350 million campaign for strong parishes, Catholic education and faith formation in the Archdiocese of Chicago

renovate little church kitchen

update the little church basement

repave parking lots

NOW is the time for your commitment! Turn in your pledge at Mass next week

during Leadership Weekend!

Over the course of the last few weeks, many families have re-ceived their information detailing the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign either through a fellow parishioner, at the October 26th event, or the mail. Now is the time to return your deci-sion and join together in support of the efforts of St. Mary of the Annunciation and the Archdiocese of Chicago!

Our main parish priority in the campaign is retiring the construction debt that remains from building our beautiful church, meeting rooms and offic-es. To help St. Mary achieve this result, the Archdiocese will match $1.2 mil-lion in parish campaign payments on an extraordinary 3-to-1 basis to completely eliminate our $4.8 million capital debt! Once our debt has been retired, campaign proceeds will be used to repave our crumbling parking lots and renovate the little church kitchen and basement for use by PADS and other parish meetings and functions.

Bring your pledge card and drop it into the collection next weekend.

Let’s all make a difference and come together as a parish.

Campaign Update

We have raised more than $1,410,300 thanks to the early commitments from 77 families! Thank you for your enthusiasm, generosity, and prayers. The To Teach Who Christ Is Team continues to invite more and more families to participate each week. Please accept their invitation and prayerfully consider how you might help. Your gift will ensure a vibrant future for our parish, and Catholic education across Chicago.

eliminate our construction debt

Readings for the Week Monday: Phil 2:1-4; Ps 131:1bcde-3; Lk 14:12-14 Tuesday: Rv 7:2-4, 9-14; Ps 24:1-6; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-12a Wednesday: Wis 3:1-9; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5-11 or 6:3-9; Jn 6:37-40, or any readings from no. 668 or from Masses for the Dead, nos. 1011-1016 Thursday: Phil 3:3-8a; Ps 105:2-7; Lk 15:1-10 Friday: Phil 3:17 — 4:1; Ps 122:1-5; Lk 16:1-8 Saturday: Phil 4:10-19; Ps 112:1b-2, 5-6, 8a, 9; Lk 16:9-15 Sunday: 2 Mc 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17:1, 5-6, 8, 15; 2 Thes 2:16 — 3:5; Lk 20:27-38 [27, 34-38]

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.

Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief:

and for the repose of all who have recently died:

Featured CD for October

Drawing Close: The God Who Desires You

by David Calamitta

David Calavitta has worked in Catholic Youth ministry for the past 13yrs, serving as a youth minister in several par-ishes, as well as a missionary with NET Ministries. In this heart-felt talk given at a Steubenville Youth Conference, David reflects upon the all-important and fundamental truth that we were created out of love by a God who continually seeks to draw us into a personal relationship with Him.

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.

Weekend Mass Times:

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

www.stmaryfc.org

God Is With Us The book of Wisdom tells us that the spirit of God is in all things. What a wonderful thought, and what a wonderful image to keep in front of us as we travel down life’s road. For if the path is revealed in the treading, it’s good to know that God is with us—and all around us—every step of the way. But Paul knows that this divine presence is not timid. In-stead, God calls out to us, and Paul prays that we, along with the Thessalonians, might be made worthy of that call. And who knows more about God’s call than Zacchaeus, the tax collector? Jesus called him out of a tree, for goodness’ sake. Or perhaps more correctly, as we reflect upon the end of today’s Gospel reading, for heaven’s sake.

Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

From the Director of Human Concerns

ABOUT DEATH, GRIEF, AND ALL SAINTS/ALL SOULS

Our Church remembers the dead during the month of November. We celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day. We inscribe the names of those who have died in the parish Book of the Dead. We place photos in the church to remember our loved ones. We honor and cherish the people we have loved. And we remember the dead in our mass intentions year round.

After the loss of a loved one, we can expect that we will go through some kind of grief process. The one whom we held so dear is no longer with us, and we need to mourn that loss if we are to move on with our lives in a healthy way. That mourning will have no time limit. It will not proceed logi-cally or step-by-step, and may hit us over and over again. We know we have to go through our grief; there is no way around it. We must work through it, and that will be the hardest work we will ever attempt. Support groups and therapists and grief literature may help in get-ting us to face our grief. We should take advantage of them. If you would like more information about support groups, local therapists or literature rec-ommendations, please do not hesitate to contact me. Prayer and ritual are also important parts of the healing process in our journey through grief. As Catholics, prayer and ritual are a central part of our existence; they provide a framework for us where through the use of rep-etition, familiarity, and transformation of what is known, new behaviors, actions, and meanings can occur. In times of grief, prayer and ritual can bring a sense of balance and peace. They give us an opportunity to say good-bye, to express our pain, to adjust to a transition, to remember our loved ones, and to place those “remembrances” in the context of the present. Hope-fully, they can raise our awareness so that, together with others assembled in remembrance, a sense of transformation can take place. No matter what we have experienced, if we are open and responsive to the depth of that experience, we will begin to understand more fully the paradoxes in our lives. Life is not just happy, or just sad; life is a combina-tion of the two. We see this over and over again in the life of Christ. No mat-ter how dark and frightening the nights of struggle have been after the death of our loved one, we can be assured that daylight will always come. The faithful of St. Mary’s pray for all who are grieving and surround those seek-ing support with the knowledge that those in mourning do not walk alone. May prayer and ritual help us all to obtain a sense of solace and healing as we set aside time to honor this time in our lives. If you or someone you know would like more information about coping with death and loss, please contact Diane Mulroe [email protected] Excerpts from Praying Through Grief, by Mauryeen O’Brien, O.P. copy-right 1997 Ave Maria Press.

ALL SAINTS DAY MASS SCHEDULE

Tuesday, November 1 6:30, 8:00, & 9:30 AM

6:30 PM

All Masses will take place in the big church.

This is a holy day of obligation __________

SPECIAL MASS ON THE FEAST OF ALL SOULS

Wednesday, November 2

7:00 PM All of the individual names of our beloved deceased who have had their funeral at St. Mary in the past year will be included in prayer at that Mass.

____________

Month of the Holy Souls The Remembrance Table

On the west wall of the church, near the devotional shrine, we will have a memorial area with a remembrance table. The Book of the Dead will be placed on the table and you may write in it the names of deceased persons you would like to be remembered. Surrounding the Book of the Dead will be framed photos of loved ones who have died. Beginning the first weekend of November you are invited to bring a photo of your loved one and place it on one of the tables. The photos will be on display for the month of November. Please remember to place a note on the back of the frame with your name and phone number. At the end of the month you will be asked to pick up the photo and take it back home with you. Our hope in having this special memorial area and is to assure you that your loved one and your family are loved and not forgotten here in the community of St. Mary of the Annunciation.

Fall Back Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 5th. Daylight Savings begins on Sun-day, November 6.

Pacific Garden Mission Opportunity Come with us to the shelter in Chicago. Sunday: November 6th 2016 from 12:30 to 3:30 pm Future 2016 dates: December 4th

Pacific Garden Mission has been a refuge for millions of weary people seeking food, shelter, clothing, medical care and dental care. They are also offered an answer to life's struggles: faith in Jesus Christ. Pacific Garden Mission is located at 1458 S. Canal Street, Chicago, IL. Our group meets at the Mission by 12:30pm. You may come individually or as a family. Bring a friend. Our volunteer group name, Saint Mary of the Annunciation, is to be given at check-in. We make beds, fold towels, serve lunch and help in a variety of other ways. A tour of the Mission is offered to first time visitors. Carpooling is availa-ble. Carpooler riders and drivers assemble in the Narthex before the 11:30 mass; and depart for PGM no later than 11:15 am. Contact in advance: Jim Robinson [email protected] (847) 970-9213 or Bill Pohl [email protected] (847) 404-7431 if you would like to participate in mission with us. We answer questions and help with carpooling arrangements.

Dear Parishioners, I would like to offer congratula-tions to Dan Prezell, who received the “Christifideles Award” from Archbishop Blase Cupich at Holy Name Cathedral last Sunday. This award is bestowed on lay-persons who have demonstrated excep-tional dedication in using his or her talents to deepen the life of the Church or has served in an extraordinary way in the ministry of their parish. Each parish in the Archdiocese may nominate someone for this recognition.

Dan serves the people of St. Mary quite generously in many ways. He is a Eucharistic minister, lector and leader of pray-er. He began a lectio divina group here, serves on the Parish Council and on the Human Concerns Commission. Dan also began our hospital visitation ministry at Con-dell Hospital. These are only a

few of the things Dan does for our parish community and we are very grateful indeed for his dynamic witness to the Gospel.

J from

W ell acob’s I also want to extend a special word of thanks to Kara Bari-

na, who is retiring from her position at the end of October. Kara has served for over 10 years as the administrative assistant of the Reli-gious Education Department assisting Sue Matousek. Kara brought great skill and dedication to organizing all of the critical behind-the-scenes administrative details that are so necessary to running an ef-fective program. We pray for her as she moves on to this next chapter in her life. At the same time, we extend a warm welcome to Jen Pep-ping, who will be assuming this position effective November 1st. Jen is certainly no stranger to St. Mary as she has served for many years as the volunteer coordinator of adult formation in addition to her service in leadership on the Faith Formation Commission and Parish Pastoral Council. Finally, I want to express a profound word of thanks to those who have supported the To Teach Who Christ Is campaign. I am hum-bled and grateful for the work and generosity of those who have served on the Executive Committee. I ask for your prayers and contin-ued support. I realize that we have not yet been able to personally invite every parishioner to participate. We continue the process of reaching out to our families as the campaign progresses. There will be an opportunity for every parishioner to participate on Commitment Sunday, which is December 3rd and 4th at every Mass.

Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry

NEW BEGINNING That day which you fear as being the end of all things

is the birthday of your eternity. —Seneca

F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer

In a few days we will celebrate the great feast of All Saints Day. On this day we honor those disciples of the Lord who

have gone before us into the kingdom of heaven. And we hope that one day we, too, will be counted among their number. The Feast of All Saints does not simply recall the “hall of fame” saints such as Peter, Paul, Francis of Assisi, Teresa of Avila, and Cath-erine of Sienna, et al. We also honor the countless disciples who

led lives of faith, service and virtue and have thus entered into the joy of heaven. We confidently hope that this number includes our virtuous, faith-filled family members and friends who have preceded us in death. Every Sunday in the Creed we proclaim our belief in the “communion of saints.” But what does this mean? Simply put, we be-lieve that the unity and life of all believers transcends the bounds of space and time. We are joined with those who have gone before us and those who will come after. We are all bound together as a living body that has been saved by Jesus Christ, a body united in the praise and worship and service of a God who transcends our concept of time. As we celebrate the Eucharist and live out our call to be followers of Jesus of Nazareth, we do so together with Francis of Assisi, Peter and Paul, Mary, and Mother Teresa. The communion of saints is a living body of living people sharing a living faith, not a roster of deceased ancestors extracted from the pages of history. Who, then, is a saint? We usually associate the term only with those who died as martyrs for the faith, had some mystical experi-ence, or who lived with such superlative virtue and charity that they seem superhuman. If the only saints are people who meet these standards, our chances are quite slim indeed! But we miss the point if we sanitize the saints so much that we lose their humanity. The saints we hail led lives of struggle and imperfection. Augustine was a playboy who could put Hugh Heffner to shame until he changed his ways. (As he wrestled with his lifestyle, Augustine once famously prayed, “O Lord give me chastity, but not yet.”) We know Peter and Paul as two of the greatest saints. Yet, Peter denied even knowing Jesus and Paul led vigilante mobs that stoned early Christians to death. Later, Peter and Paul (neither being a shrink-ing violet) could barely stand to be in the same room with one another because they disagreed so vehemently about how to bring Gentiles into the Church. Bernard of Clairvaux was hardly a model of Christian charity when he described William Fitzherbert as “rotten from the top of his head to the soles of his feet” during a time of dispute. Both are recognized as saints. The saints struggled in their humanness just as you and I do, which is why they are such great role models. They can remind us that we are all called to be better than we are – more loving, more life-giving, more peace-making, more justice-seeking – in the image of Christ. Their examples are far more powerful if we see them as the normal people they really were. If they could overcome their failings, you and I can too. One old saying says, “Saints are sinners who keep on trying.” Another adage says, “There is no saint without a past and no sinner without a future.” Sainthood is not perfection; it is growth and committed dedi-cation to Christ and his Gospel. Each and every one of us is called to holiness amidst the messiness and trials of daily life. Holiness is a journey, not a destination. As we celebrate the Feast of All Saints and pray for All Souls, let us embrace the journey and look to those who have gone before for inspiration and guidance…with a bit of amuse-ment thrown in! If these men and women could do it, there’s definitely hope for you and me! If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the Parish Office or send an email to [email protected].

Don’t Miss the Parish Life Ministry Fair November 12 -13 to learn more about the following ministries:

Harvest Fest provides food, fellowship, and a chance to win a prize;

Green Thumbs have a ball with the Garden Ministry;

Hospitality enjoys sharing treats and coffee after Mass for all;

We love to say hello and get to know you through being in the Welcoming Ministry;

St. Mary’s Moms is always helping out at home and in the parish, but would love to see Moms of all ages join them for their monthly meeting;

We love to see children at Mass, but if you think yours is too young, be sure to check out our Childcare Ministry;

St. Mary Seniors are not only full of wisdom but stay young with monthly events;

Mother/Daughter & Ladies’ Tea is so special for thee but we need you to make it even better;

College Connection Ministry is brand new and can’t wait to see you at the table to find out what we do;

Communication is essential but not an easy task so stop by and see what’s new!

College Connection Ministry Seeking Addresses Do you know a young adult in college, away or local? A young adult in a trade school? If you answered YES, our newly formed College Con-nection Ministry is looking to send them a simple care package next month as a way to keep them connected to our parish community while in school. Please send their name and address to [email protected] by November 12.

Stewardship Report Sunday Collection October 23, 2016 $ 20,953.80

Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21,288.00

Difference $ (334.20)

Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 366,593.08

Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 361,896.00

Difference $ 4,697.08

Difference vs. Last Year $ (4,991.56)

World Mission Sunday 10/23/16 $ 6,213.20

World Mission Sunday Prior Year $ 5,828.57

Difference $ 384.63

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

Save the Date! Women’s Retreat March 18 & 19, 2017 Siena Center in Racine with Sr. Gael Gensler FYI, Sr. Gael has a new address: Sr. Gael Gensler St. Francis of Assisi 15050 South Wolf Road Orland Park, IL 60467

women of faith women’s retreat

St. Mary of the Annunciation Military Ministry A new ministry has begun here at St. Mary and we warmly welcome any additional interested members to join us. We meet on the 4th Tues-day of each month at 7:00pm. One of our first

tasks will be to assess the needs and current status of our parish family. Members of the ministry will also attend the upcoming: Symposium on Ministering and Serving Veteran Families in the Community Tuesday, November 1, 2016 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital If you would like more information about becoming involved in St. Mary’s Military Ministry please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office.

Treasures from Our Tradition The recent “October count” tracking the statistics of participation at Sunday Mass calls to mind the situations of churches where it is difficult or impossible for Catholics to worship freely. This is especially striking in English Catholic history, as freedom of worship was systematically dis-mantled at the time of the Reformation. It seems that most English people retained deeply Catholic sympathies throughout the period of religious upheaval. Catholics who refused to participate in the public worship of the Church of England were called “recusants,” and beginning with the reign of Elizabeth I, they were subject to strict penalties. Recusant literally means “a person refusing to obey a command.” Most of those laws were in force until the early 1800s, and Catholics were not entirely emancipat-ed from the duty of Anglican worship until 1829. Recusants paid heavy fines for not attending the state church. Holding on to Catholic faith was therefore a luxury of the very rich, who maintained private chapels, and sent their daughters and sons to Eng-lish convents and monastery schools on the continent. Remarkably, the first among all British peers, the Dukes of Norfolk, the hereditary Earls Marshal of England, have never given up their Catholic faith. Many of these wealthy recusant families founded the colony of Maryland, and later many members of the old Catholic families continued on to the Kentucky frontier in search of greater religious freedom. —Rev. James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Get Your Clean On! Clean the Church Day Saturday, November 19, 9:00 AM to Noon Take ownership of your church by helping us clean it. We want to be ready for our Thanksgiv-

ing, Advent and Christmas guests. We’ll thoroughly clean the floor, the pews, mop boards and altar area. Bring your vacuums, rags, buckets, Murphy’s Oil Soap, some time and elbow grease. Vacuum sweepers and extension cords are especially needed. Need service hours? This qualifies! Come when you can that morn-ing, and stay for as long as you can.

St. Mary’s Baby Shower For: Mothers in need from Aid for Women Date: For the month of October (Respect Life Month) Time: After all Masses Place: Place your gift or donation in the box located in the narthex

RSVP: For more information call Carol Walsh 847-249-2700 Suggested Baby items (New or gently used): formula, (iron-fortified) milk or soy based, disposal diapers sizes 4 and 5, small bottles of baby lotion, powder, baby shampoo, baby wipes, diaper rash ointment, bot-tles, baby books, sleepers (newborn or Large size 2), one-piece, all sizes, car seats, strollers, walkers, safety gates, swings, maternity clothes, nursing pads, postage stamps (for thank-you cards), and mon-etary donations (for prenatal vitamins and pregnancy tests. make checks payable to Aid for Women). Aid For Women of Lake County is a Pregnancy Resource Center that reaches out and provides assistance to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting mothers. Their mission is to give hope to wom-en who are pregnant and to let them know Life is a beautiful choice.

We celebrated the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick at the 11:30 Mass on October 16. If you or someone you know missed this opportunity and would like to be anoint-ed, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office to schedule an anointing.

At the 11:30 mass on Sunday, October 16 we commissioned and blessed our Ministers of Care. We congratulate the following parish-ioners who have completed the training to serve as Ministers of Care: Pictured L to R: Kathleen DeCaire-Aden, Carol Hansen, Evelyn Martin, Kathy Bittner

Not pictured: Bonnie Bjerning If you would like to learn more about the Ministry of Care and bring-ing Communion to those who are unable to attend Mass, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office.

All Saints Day November 1

A holy day of obligation

MASS SCHEDULE 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 AM

6:30 PM

All liturgies take place in the big church

Feast Days of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday, November 21st. - The Presentation Thursday, December 8th - The Immaculate Conception Monday, December 12th, - Our Lady of Guadalupe Please join us in the Eucharistic Chapel after the 8:00

AM Mass for the recitation of the Rosary

The Experience of Medjugorje Medjugorje. How do you pronounce it? Where is it? Have you heard about it from someone and yet would like to hear more? All are welcome to attend an even-ing presentation about the experiences Bob and Arlyss Lasecki have had making pilgrimages to this peaceful, holy and fruitful parish. During this informational

presentation about Medjugorje, the unique characteristics of their experiences will be discussed as they share images of the area. The evening will include time for questions, door prizes and refresh-ments. Feel free to bring someone along, a spouse, a friend, or a neighbor. It is free and open to everyone. An RSVP would be nice, but it is not necessary. Friday, November 13, 2015, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Century 21 Building (Lower Level) 200 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, near St. Joseph Catholic Church corner of Hurlburt Ave. and Milwaukee Ave. RSVP: 847-362-4760 or [email protected]

Training for New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, St. Joseph Formation Center 112 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, Il 60048

8:30 AM Registration 9:00-Noon Training Workshop This preparation session will focus on: • The Ministry of Eucharist: Our Baptismal Call to Ministry • A Theology of Eucharist as Celebrated in the Roman Catholic Tradition • Rooted in scripture and the early Church, through the Second Vatican

Council • Historical aspects of our celebration of Eucharist in practice and devo-

tion. • Review of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and how our ministry as EOM’s

‘fits’ • Questions and Answers To Register please contact Sue Matousek at 847-223-0010 or by e-mail: [email protected] This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation or remandation. The Formation Center is in the strip mall south of St. Joseph Par-ish. Parking and entrance is in the rear of the building. The For-mation Center is handicapped accessible.

LECTOR TRAINING Sponsored by the Vicariate 1, Deanery ABC Ministry Commission

This training will provide the skills and self-confidence needed for those who wish to be-

come lectors in their own parish or for those lectors who would like a “refresher course.” Open to adults and high school students. WHERE: St. Joseph Formation Center 112 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, Il 60048 WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 8:30 registration, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 workshop PRESENTER: Maureen Evers, Pastoral Associate, St. Mary of

Vernon TO REGISTER: Contact Sue Matousek @ 847-223-0010 or e-mail: [email protected] The Formation Center is in the strip mall south of St. Joseph Parish. Parking and entrance is in the rear of the building.

Prayer for Vocations

God of Love, You call us to live in your love through the grace of our baptism.

Bless us with the courage to carry out the mission of Jesus. Grant us open and generous hearts to see the needs of others and to respond with compassion.

May the Church be blest with women and men who are dedicated to you through marriage, the single life, the diaconate, priesthood, and the consecrated life.

It is in Christ and through Christ that we offer ourselves to you now and forever. Amen.

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Carmel Catholic High School Open House Planned Carmel Catholic High School, a four-time Blue Ribbon School of Excel-lence, cordially invites you to its 2016 Open House on Sunday, Novem-ber 6, 2016, from Noon to 3 P.M. This event will give prospective families the opportunity to tour the campus, meet faculty, staff, and current stu-dents, and learn more about the Carmel Catholic community. Guided tours begin at the Auditorium entrance throughout the event. For more information, please contact CCHS Director of Admissions, Mr. Brian Stith, at 847-388-3320. Pre-registration is available online at www.carmelhs.org/openhouse.

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

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 Joaquin Valdes 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