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That all generations at St. Mary and in the surrounding community encounter and live as His disciples.

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We are called to go out and share the Good News, making disciples who build up the Kingdom of God through meaningful prayer, effective formation and loving service.

SAINT MARY OF THE | MUNDELEIN

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Confessions: Saturday, 4:00–4:45 PM

Mass March 29, 2021—April 4, 2021 Stewardship Report Monday, March 29, 8:00AM †Gene Gaetano Ed & Margaret Stahoviak As a result of early deadlines due to and , this week’s Bulletin had to be submitted to the printer earlier than usual, Tuesday, March 30, 8:00AM prior to last weekend. The stewardship report for the weekend of †Larry Ryan Helen Donahue Hintz March 20-21 will appear next week. St. Mary is very grateful for your †George & †Mary Paskauskus Joyce Ladewig continued support. Wednesday, March 31, 8:00 AM †Vinnie Dederich Sid & Carol Clark During Holy Week we will have two special collections. On Holy †Maria Gorka The Luberda Family Thursday, our collection will be given to Catholic Charities to help with their efforts to serve those who are poor or suffering in Lake Holy Thursday, April 1, 8:00 AM County. On , our collection is given to support the Chris-

Good Friday, April 2, 8:00 AM tians and shrines in the Holy Land. Please be as generous as you are able. Pasch Saturday, April 3, 7:00 PM

Easter Sunday, April 4, 6:30 AM Your gifts may be deposited in one of the boxes at church For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation or mailed to the Parish Office. Or even more convenient, you may donate online. Simply click on the “Donate” button on our website to Easter Sunday, April 4, 8:30 AM be directed to the GiveCentral service. Thank you again for your For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation generosity. Easter Sunday, April 4, 10:30 AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Easter Sunday, April 4, 12:30 PM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Do you know someone missing the parish bulletin each week?

For those not able to pick up a copy of the Livestreaming Mass bulletin at Mass there are several ways to receive the St. Mary bulletin at home: St. Mary livestreams the 9:30am Mass on Sundays as well as the 8:00am daily Mass. The feed goes to our parish Facebook page. You do 1. Visit the bulletin page at the parish not need to have a Facebook account to view the broadcast. After Mass website to view or print any recent ends, the broadcast remains posted for access at any time. The copy. livestream link is on our website or you can enter https:// 2. To have a hard copy of the bulletin mailed to you, please www.facebook.com/pg/stmarymundelein/posts/ into your browser. leave a message with the parish office at 847-223-0010 or email: [email protected]. 3. You can also subscribe to receive the bulletin digitally to your inbox through our bulletin publisher, JS Paluch. Go to the Readings for the Week parish website to subscribe.

Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11

Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25

Thursday: Lord’s Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15

Friday: Is 52:13 — 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 — 19:42

Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 — 2:2 b) Gn 22:1-18 c) Ex 14:15 — 15:1 d) Is 54:5-14 Are you subscribed to St. Mary on YouTube? e) Is 55:1-11 f) Bar 3:9-15 Help the parish reach its goal of 1,000 YouTube subscribers to g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28 provide the parish more options to livestream liturgies. h) Rom 6:3-11; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Visit the YouTube address below and click on “Subscribe”

Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; www.youtube.com/c/StMaryoftheAnnunciationCatholicChurch Col 3:1-4 Jn 20:1-9 from Jacob’s Well Dear Parishioners,

We begin this solemn Holy Week with the reading of the Passion of our Lord Jesus as it is found in the according to Mark. In this account we hear in graphic detail the events and suffering that Jesus endured for us. While we know his death is not the end and that that his Resurrection will soon be celebrated, we also know the hatred and violence that Monday–Wednesday, March 29–31 Jesus experienced continues in our time. Every time a life is cut Morning Mass, 8:00 AM short because of hatred or violence the whole community suffers. In addition to grieving the violent death of a person who mattered Thursday, April 1, HOLY THURSDAY (and we all matter!), there is also the loss of his or her gifts and Rosary 8:00 AM (no registration) talents and potential for good that will never be seen or appreciat- 7:00 PM , Evening Mass of ’s Supper, ed. So much is left undone. (livestream available) Throughout this past year we have grieved the many lives that Friday, April 2, GOOD FRIDAY where cut short because of the Covid virus and the accompanying Rosary 8:00 AM (no registration) social and political unrest that added to our anxiety and fear. 4:00 PM, Celebration of the Passion of the Lord There were also many stories of everyday heroes who did what (livestream available) they could to help bring healing and hope to those in need. 7:00 PM, If the story of our own lives were to be written or told, our story Saturday, April 3, would surely include details about the things that were most im- 10:00-11:30 AM, Drive-by Blessing of Easter Foods portant to us, the things that gave us life, the things we had & Treats for the Kids “passion” for and were successful at. To be credible, our story 7:00 PM, Paschal Vigil Mass would also need to include what we suffered or struggled with, (livestream available) since being alive means that we are all wounded in some way. Please note there will be no confessions on Saturday 4/3 The more years we are blessed with, the more scars we will likely have to show for it. Jesus’ passion brings us in touch with the raw Sunday, April 4, EASTER SUNDAY hatred and violence he endured and how it impacted all who wit- 6:30, 8:30, 10:30 AM,12:30 PM Easter Sunday Masses nessed it. The also reveals his huge capacity for (livestream/recorded Mass available starting at 6:30 AM) love and forgiveness. Registration required for in-person liturgies. As we begin Holy Week, we are invited to once again reflect upon RSVP at www.stmaryfc.org. the meaning of his passion, death, and Resurrection. I pray these holy days will foster a deeper encounter with Jesus for all of us and that we will strive to celebrate these days with reverence and devotion.

While we are permitted to observe a more normal pattern of wor- ship this year, we still need to observe the protocols put in place to ensure the safety and protection of all. We still need to wear masks and observe physical distancing. There will be no proces- sions, washing of feet, or physical contact with the cross for adora- tion. There will be no service of light and the holy water fonts re- main empty. Yet, we are permitted to gather as a Church, both in person and virtually. God’s Word will be proclaimed and the sacra- ments will be celebrated. The pandemic restrictions may alter how we celebrate these holy days and rituals, but they won’t stop us from celebrating!

As we enter into the , may you and I get a glimpse of the details of our own lives, that through the power of ’s death and Resurrection we may be renewed and transformed more and more into his likeness.

Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry

isch–ing Lines F by Deacon Howard Fischer All throughout Mark’s Gospel disciples, bystanders, the mi- raculously cured, and even demons are commanded by Je- sus to keep silent about the wonders they have experienced. Why? Because one cannot truly understand who Jesus is until you have experienced his suffering, death and Resur- rection. Without this event that we call the Paschal Mystery, Jesus might simply be seen as a teacher, prophet and/or healer. Only with his sacrifice on the cross and his Resurrection from the dead do we encounter the truth that Jesus is the only Son of God. Thus, it is no coincidence that the Passion narrative takes up 25% of Mark, Matthew and Luke, and one-third of John’s gos- pel.

One challenge with familiar Scripture stories is that we almost instantly switch into auto-pilot mode and no longer truly listen with fresh ears and open hearts. Perhaps this is most true with the Passion narratives. Fr. Dom Grassi writes:

When it was released back in 2004, everyone seemed to be talk- ing about the movie “The Passion of the Christ.” It was an apropos title on so many levels, inciting passionate comments from many. I remember listening to an intense discussion about it when some- one who had been noticeably silent was asked his opinion. When he said that he had chosen not to see the movie, he was flooded with questions as to why. He answered quietly and simply, “I read the book. I know how the story ends.”

We enter Holy Week with the proclaiming of the Passion and death of Jesus as recounted in the . We have heard it innumerable times. We have seen numerous television and movie interpretations. Still, it remains compelling and moving. We are moved at the when Jesus shares his Body and Blood. We are saddened by deserting Jesus in the garden and angered by the high priests and Pilate and by Pe- ter’s denial. We identify with as he carries Jesus’ cross and by Joseph of ’s courage. We shudder as we hear the cold stone rolled against the entrance to the tomb.

We listen anew or we dilute the impact and meaning. We tend to gloss over the unpleasantness of the torture and execution of the Son of God because it is unbearable to conceive...especially because it is unbearable to admit that we are culpable. It is your the act of ultimate love. Until you and I embrace this insight with sin and my sin that is as much responsible for the death of Jesus our whole beings, we are not truly grasping the immense, trans- as were the fickle mob that called for his blood and the leaders forming totality of the Jesus Event. And when we take the Paschal who engineered his arrest and execution. We need to insert our- Mystery to heart, we will see that we are also called to take up our selves into the story in order to feel the full effect of this familiar own crosses and follow the way of forgiveness and self-giving love narrative. The following reflection from author Alice Camille (which demonstrated by our Savior. I’ve shared before) has always hit me over the head: You and I are not called to be passive observers but rather active “It’s become a Holy Week practice to wonder what each of us participants in the work of salvation. We must be willing to commit might have done differently, given the chance. Am I Peter, am I and sacrifice, to transform our vices into virtues, to dedicate our Judas, am I the anonymous one who runs away? At bottom, entire lives to following Christ. Without the cross, there can be no though, we’re all really : the sinner for whom the Just Resurrection. That is the message of . That is the One’s life was traded away.” message we carry into Holy Week. Thankfully, the story does not Alice is so right. As much as we may resemble other characters in end with death but with eternal life! Now that’s an ending worth the story, we are all ultimately Barabbas! We are the completely hearing over and over again! May the coming week renew the unworthy, unreliable, guilty-as-can-be sinner who has been ran- intensity and depth of your faith and of your relationship with the somed by the completely blameless One who offers himself up in Lord. If you wish to contact me, please send an email to dea- [email protected]. Here are the most recent results in our To Teach Who Christ Is capital campaign. St. Mary continues to be blessed by the won- derful generosity of many parishioners who have sacrificed to support this campaign.

Having retired our construction debt, repaved our parking lots and replaced the lighting in the main lot with energy-efficient LEDs, the next goal of the campaign is to complete upgrades in the Little Church. This project includes improving the basement to facilitate Annual Catholic Appeal Update its use by PADS and other ministries, along with replacing the old and worn carpeting in the worship space. TTWCI funds will also We have received our first report on St. Mary’s progress with the be used to replace the lighting in the big church with LEDs, fol- 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. We are very grateful for the gener- lowed by other capital needs. TTWCI is nowhere near done yet! osity and sacrifices of our parishioners. The pledges from the initial weeks of the Appeal are still being tabulated by the pro- If you have fallen behind in your pledge payments, please take cessing company, so you will notice a large difference from last steps to catch up so that we can complete the important projects year’s final results. It will likely be another two months before the funded by this campaign. Thank you again to all of our TTWCI report catches up and reflects the tabulation of all gifts made to- donors for your support! date. Here are the early, preliminary Appeal results along with the

Results through February 28, 2021 final results from last year:

Pledges Amount 2020 2021 Goal $2,350,000 Pledges $2,845,792 121% of goal Final To-date Pledges Made 568 Donors 418 178

Pledged: $219,003 $85,245 Payments This Month $10,500 Total Payments Received $2,454,337 86% of pledges Gifts Rec'd: $210,833 $57,213 Balance Remaining $391,455 Fulfill%: 96% 67%

Campaign Allocations Target To Date Target Your gift is extremely important for the well-being of St. Mary. If % you have not yet pledged, please do so. You may mail your Archdiocesan Education $642,000 $642,000 100% pledge or pledge online from the Stewardship tab on our parish St. Mary Construction Debt1 $1,200,000 $1,200,000 100% website. Every gift of any size helps. Our parish directly benefits St. Mary Capital Projects2 $508,000 $612,337 121% from Archdiocesan programs for Catholic Schools, Religious Edu- TOTAL $2,350,000 $2,454,337 cation, Youth Ministry, and Lay Ministry Formation (among oth- ers), all of which are supported by gifts to the Annual Catholic 1. The Archdiocese matched our debt payment on a 3-to-1 basis, elimi- Appeal. We also receive a rebate of the funds collected beyond nating $4.8m in loan principal due from the construction of our new church. In addition, the AOC forgave $1.6m in unpaid back interest. our goal of $89,238. The 2020 Appeal generated a rebate of $110,683 for St. Mary! 2. St. Mary Capital Projects to be funded by the campaign include: repaving our parking lots, replacing the lighting in the main parking We will provide monthly updates on our progress with the Appeal. lot, and upgrading the Little Church basement for use by PADS and Thank you again for your generous gifts to the Annual Appeal in parish groups. support of St. Mary and the Archdiocese of Chicago!

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

March 28, 2021

Christ Jesus humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

— Philippians 2:8 Deacon Deliberations by Deacon Gary Kupsak

Statements from USCCB on Anti-Covid Vaccines

“ in the Highest” On March 2, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bish- ops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s There is a lot going on Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the John- when Jesus enters Jeru- son & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recently approved for use in salem on Palm Sunday. the United States.

One of the things that “The approval of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for use amazes me is how Jesus in the United States again raises questions about the moral per- heads right into the fray. missibility of using vaccines developed, tested, and/or produced He knows what he’s get- with the help of abortion-derived cell lines. ting into. From what hap- pened in the Garden of “Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines raised concerns because an abor- we know that tion-derived cell line was used for testing them, but not in their although Christ is doing production. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, however, was de- what must be done, he’s veloped, tested and is produced with abortion-derived cell lines not exactly thrilled about it. There’s a deep pain in his heart, but raising additional moral concerns. The Congregation for the Doc- he is called, and he heads to with “bulldog” determina- trine of the Faith has judged that ‘when ethically irreproachable tion. There is no waiver, there is no detour. Jesus isn’t just head- Covid-19 vaccines are not available … it is morally acceptable to ing towards those who are plotting his death, he’s not just coming receive Covid-19 vaccines that have used cell lines from aborted to reckon with Pilate and the . Jesus is also going to fetuses in their research and production process.’[1] However, if Jerusalem to disappoint his followers. Yes, disappoint His follow- one can choose among equally safe and effective COVID-19 vac- ers. cines, the vaccine with the least connection to abortion-derived cell lines should be chosen. Therefore, if one has the ability to Jerusalem us an occupied city, strangled by the Romans. There choose a vaccine, Pfizer or Moderna’s vaccines should be chosen is constant threat to life, liberty, and religious and spiritual ideals, over Johnson & Johnson’s. which have been inflamed in God’s people since the days of Abraham. The people of Jerusalem weren’t just hungry for free- “While we should continue to insist that pharmaceutical compa- dom and victory. They ached for it. They Yearned for it. And when nies stop using abortion-derived cell lines, given the world-wide the came into Jerusalem that day riding on a donkey, suffering that this pandemic is causing, we affirm again that being they knew this was big. They just didn’t know what the “big thing” vaccinated can be an act of charity that serves the common was that Jesus had in mind. good.”

Link to the full statement and other articles can be found at When Jesus rode into Jerusalem the crowds didn’t sing their www.stmaryfc.org. and wave their palm branches because they were so incredibly captivated by Jesus’ message of love and forgiveness. For them, the Messiah was coming to raise up an army, and with the help of God, and all the evil it stood for, would be sent running with their pagan tails between their legs. aren’t good, smart, pretty, or strong enough,” to us, is WRONG. WE ARE ENOUGH! You see, Jesus wasn’t just staring down his professed enemies, He was also coming to Jerusalem to disappoint his devotees in If Jesus approached life like most of us, he’d be crushed-internally, colossal fashion. They were ready for an uprising, a political victo- pulverized from all the rejection and persecution. In this sense, ry. Jesus, on the other hand was ready to take up his cross and Palm Sunday is just a sample of His ministry: The brief adulation die. So, into Jerusalem and to the cross he travelled. Remember, of a multitude, that quickly leads to the rejection by the same multi- there is a lot going on in the Holy City. The entrance of Jesus on tude. To brave that and still be in love with those who reject him, that donkey was of great, great theological significance. What we and be willing to die for them is amazing. Five days after Jesus also have is Christ moving towards conflict, pain, and the reality risked it all and entered Jerusalem, he was nailed to a cross in a that he would end up being a great disappointment to others, who brutal and humiliating fashion. If the story of Jesus ended there, had laid so many expectations on him. HE WENT ANYWAY! we’d say that he was an absolute failure. Worthless! But Jesus shows us that disappointment doesn’t have to have the last word. I was once told by a wise, wise Army Colonel, that if we’re going Disappointment can walk out of a tomb and shatter the powers of to do great thing, then we need to be willing to dare to do great the world. things. Our discipleship demands us to take a risk: risk of failure, risk of disappointing others or ourselves. It’s the risk to believe JESUS IS ENOUGH. WE ARE ENOUGH. that the little voice inside us which whispers repeatedly, “you EASTER SEASON FOOD DRIVE

The Easter season officially begins with Easter Sunday and we wish everyone a blessed Easter Season. What better way to honor the spirit and hope of the Risen Lord than by helping those less fortunate this spring. The St Vincent de Paul Society will conduct a cash/check only donations drive (in compliance with Parish Covid 19 guidelines). The need continues to be critical for many of our neighbors who can’t afford food or a variety of daily living supplies such as: pa- St. Mary will offer the traditional blessing of Easter baskets filled per products, soap, and toothpaste, etc. St Mary parishion- with the food for your Easter dinner or breakfast. This year the ers demonstrated their overwhelming support of our com- event will be a drive-by so families can remain in their cars in order to keep everyone safe. munity during the 2020 holiday season. Once again we put our faith and hope in your generosity during this blessed When? Saturday, April 3rd

Easter season. Time? 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

You may place your donations in the Alms for the Needy Where? St. Mary - enter the main driveway of the church box on the wall, to the left of the main front entrance doors. You do not need to bring a basket to be blessed in order to partici- Or you are welcome to mail checks to the address below. pate. There will be plenty of Easter treats for the kids and a visit from the . Please make your checks payable to: Society of St Vin- cent de Paul. “Food Drive” should be noted in the No registration is required to participate. Donations of non- perishable food items will be collected for the Fremont Township memo field of your check. Food Pantry.

St Vincent de Paul Society Watch the bulletin and website for further information. Questions? c/o Saint Mary of the Annunciation Parish Contact Sue Matousek at [email protected]. 22333 W. Erhart Rd. Mundelein, IL 60060

Donations will be used to provide financial aid to our clients and food pantries at Most Blessed and . This is made possible thru your As always, thank you for your loyal support of our Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference.

If you need help or know someone that might need financial assistance, we recommend the following:

Please call the St. Vincent DePaul Conference at 224.522.8863 or email [email protected].

We often recommend that you contact your Township office to determine if your family meets the eligibility requirements through the General Assistance program or other programs administered by the local Townships.

Fremont Township can be reached at 847.223.2847 or [email protected]

REP Registration is NOW OPEN!

Registration for the 2021 - 22 Religious Education Program opened March 1st. St. Mary will again offer both a Summer and Fall REP for 2021-2022. Registration this year will be online only with links to registration will be posted at the parish website. Any- one needing assistance with registration can call the parish office.

Summer REP grades 3-8 are now full with limited spots remaining for 1st and 2nd grade. Fall classes are still open at all grade lev- els. See the parish website for registration information.

Email Grant Bright with questions [email protected].

Put Spring into your marriage!

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♦ It offers married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives.

♦ Sign up today to attend an in person Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on April 9-11 in Brookfield, WI; June 25- 27 in Geneva, IL or August 20-22 in Madison, WI. There is also a virtual Weekend on April 23-25.

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♦ Para un fin de semana en español por favor llamen a Cande- lario y Emilia al 815-375-4250 A prayer from the St. Mary Mental Health Ministry: Tender God, Your gentle and kind-hearted love waits for us in the darkness and shields us from the light when it feels too overwhelming. We remember today all those who live in the depths of depression. Continue to cherish us all when we find it so difficult to cherish ourselves. Enable us to discover companions of compassion who will abide with us, as you abide in all things and in all places where the heart and mind aches for peace and a place of rest from the storm. We ask this in the name of our brother and friend, Jesus Christ. Amen © Christopher Newell 2012

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING “Any human society, if it is to be well-ordered and productive, must lay down as a foundation this principle, namely, that every human being is a person, that is, his nature is endowed with intelligence and free will. Indeed, precisely because he is a person he has rights and obligations flowing directly and simultaneously from his very nature.” Pope John XXIII Check out socialjusticeresourcecenter.org for a plethora of information about and resources on social justice issues like: capitol punishment, criminal justice system, domestic abuse, economic justice, environment, healthcare, housing, human trafficking, hunger, immigration, poverty, racism, and more. ”The mission of the Social Justice Resource Center is to link faith to action by providing information and resources on the social issues of our time.”

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: As members of St. Mary’s parish faith community, it is our responsibility to remember both in concrete and spiritual ways those who cannot celebrate Mass with us each week because they are ill. Please remember in your prayers:

Ryan Nitch Barry Heinrichs Daniel McCormack Amy Herchenbach Pam Moizo Mary Riordan Sheila Tracy Kathie Lackie Bud Aiken Jim Del Favero Robert Pettinger Jill Schwartz John Chojanacki Dan Sladek Ed Gumabay Gene Olsen Darlene Michalski Thomas Hall Dan McNamee Maria Archuleta Jon Robb Judi Hertel Catherine Byrne Richard Goss May the God of compassion hold us in the Don Gragnani Valentina Hierzer George Schordje palm of His hand when we feel weary and Sandy Washburn Teresa Glavin Dan Ceglarek alone in our suffering. May ours be the June Garrison Bud Maney Brandon Beth look of compassion and the touch of Colin McRae Robert Collins comfort to those who reach out to us in Bill Monahan Ed Machak *please notify Diane if you their time of need. And may the blessing Joe Muccianti Lisa Sinkovec would like to be included or removed from this prayer list. of compassion be with us all. P. Normile Stephanie Warner Andrew Stall

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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE Eternal rest grant unto him/her, O Lord. And let perpetual RECENTLY DECEASED: Dick Robb light shine upon him/her. May he/she . Amen. Anne Golm Alice Bowman May his/her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, Lottie Cnota through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Diana Lonergan Louise Hall Mass Parish Staff

Saturday Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Pastoral Council Pastor [email protected] Director of Parish Operations [email protected] Mary Lou Loomis 5:00PM Rev. Don Cambe Ext. 212 Ms. Tammy Kleckner Joaquin Valdes Cassandra Dye Sunday Associate Pastor [email protected] Principal [email protected] 7:30 AM Kathy Lenzen Ms. Jo Bond-Ostler Ext. 217 9:30 AM Deacons Mike Alandy, Gary Kupsak, Pete Coughlin Bookkeeper/Accountant [email protected] Dan Prezell Robert Poletto, Alan Sedivy 11:30 AM Sheila Dalton Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Carey Marciniak Weekdays at 8:00AM Administrative Assistant [email protected] Director of Religious Education [email protected] Marivie Alandy Monday—Friday Mr. Mark James Meier Ext. 234 Mr. Robert Kilkenny Ext. 304 Jon Matousek Facilities Manager [email protected] Linda Green Director of Music and Liturgy [email protected] PARISH NUMBER Mr. James Shaffer 847-223-0010 Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216 Maintenance Director of Human Concerns [email protected] Parish Emergency Finance Council

224-358-3210 Mr. Grant Bright Ext. 230 Tom Zengeler

Director of Faith Formation [email protected] Denise Fuller Parish Fax Joe Tylka 847-223-5960 Ms. Jennifer Pepping Administrative Assistant REP [email protected] Roger Fisher Patrick Tracy Carl Calabrese 22333 W. Erhart Road • Mundelein, Illinois 60060 • WWW.STMARYFC.ORG Email: [email protected]

Frassati Catholic Academy: 847-526-6311 Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number 847-239-2725 Parish Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30AM–9:00AM for Mass Intentions only. Per Archdiocese of Chicago pandemic policy, Parish Office and meeting facilities are closed until further notice.

Sacrament of Saturdays 4:00—4:45 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 . 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 Archdiocese of Chicago requires that a wedding be scheduled at least six months in advance so that the couple may receive necessary 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 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. New Parishioner Welcome session is offered on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Time of registration is 10:45AM—11:25AM. If you are unable to make the Welcoming Session, please call the parish office to schedule time to register.

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