Saint Mary Parish F S O T E 1865 F 3, 2019

Celebrating Catholic Schools Week at Mary Parish with the students, families and teachers of John XXIII School

Catholic Schools Week Closing Mass Sunday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m.

Saint Mary Parish 1012 Lake Street Evanston, Illinois stmaryevanston.org REFLECTION REV. KEVIN MCCRAY, PASTOR

The writer Mark Twain was once heard to say, “What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.”

In the readings today, we hear about a people who think they know all about Jesus---who he is, and who he isn’t. They refuse to recognize him as a prophet, as the Son of God, and as the Messiah. As we began last week to hear this story, Jesus, the hometown boy, is in the synagogue. He proclaims the word of God, he expounds upon it, and the people are amazed. But then in a short time, they began to question both him and his teachings. Amazement turns into fury when these people try to cut Jesus down to their size, as they try to diminish him by his family lineage and the message that he preaches. Rev. Kevin McCray “Isn’t this the son of ….Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary?” The people in the synagogue are all thinking, “Look, we know him, we know his family, we have seen him grow from a small child in these last thirty years---a nice guy--- but he is nothing special---look, he hasn’t healed a single leper since he came back home. For all the stories about his ministry and his healings---what has he done for us lately?” So these people do what we all do to others in our lives: we build people up...to tear them down. We like to put people on a pedestal, and when they fail us, or when we recognize they have feet of clay---then we like even more to tear them down. We do this to our parents, our siblings, our spouses, our children, our neighbors, our co-workers, our fellow parishioners, and our friends. This is what the people of Nazareth do to Jesus. They build him up, and when he then proclaims God’s love for all people, Jews and Gentiles, they go berserk. His message doesn’t fit into their worldview. So what is getting them into trouble, and endangering the life of Jesus, is exactly what Mark Twain expressed in his words, “It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” The townspeople know that God is only for them. Jesus’ neighbors know that God is only here to save his people, the Jews. That is what they know for sure. But Jesus is trying to show them the true message of God, and he is trying to show them that the extent of his love and his care for his creatures goes beyond the boundaries of the Promised Land, that it goes out to all peoples. God’s bounty, his forgiveness, his love, and his mercy are for the entire world---it cannot be contained, boxed up, or compartmentalized. God’s gifts for us continue to flow from his loving heart, and they flow through our lives to heal us of our feet of clay, where we are called to allow these gifts we receive, to be given away---so they flow outward to all those in our lives to receive the healing touch God—so their clay feet may also be healed. This week, let us ask of God to open our eyes, open our ears, and open our hearts to experience the boundary-shattering love of the Father, whose love knows no limits, whose mercy knows no bounds, and whose forgiveness is there for each and every one of us. As we receive this Good News, let us give it to others.

Happy Catholic Schools Week! As we continue to celebrate this week in our parish and at Pope John XXIII School, let us give thanks for this gift that blesses both St. Nicholas and St. Mary parishes. As we celebrate 32 years of educating, nurturing, catechizing, and helping our children grow into young adults, it continues to be our mission to proclaim the Good News to our children through a good Catholic Education. This is a week to recognize all that our children receive by a quality Catholic Education. Our children leave well-prepared to enter high school, with most testing far beyond 9th grade expectations. Our children are confident, open to recognizing their many gifts and talents, and are eager to explore all that God has given them. Our children are faith- filled, where they are poised to go even deeper into their faith, asking questions, and stepping up to spread the Gospel to their fellow students. This week reminds us of our blessings at St. Mary Parish, where we have educated and raised up children since 1874. Our children have impacted many fields of public and private endeavors---all while built on the foundation of our Catholic faith. As we celebrate this week, as we celebrate the last 32 years of passing on knowledge and faith, let us remind ourselves that we have a duty and an obligation to see it flourish. Who in our families, who in our neighborhoods, and who in our other spheres of influence would benefit from a quality Catholic education at Pope John XXIII? It is up to us to continue to value this gift and to invite others to experience its blessings. In a world that fails to recognize that we often believe in things “that just ain’t so,” Pope John XXIII can be the foundation of faith, learning and exploration of gifts and talents---because it is built on truth, it is built on love, and it is built on God. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mary Parish · Evanston, Illinois 3

1012 Lake Street Evanston, Illinois 60201 847 864-0333 847 864-0354 fax stmaryevanston.org [email protected]

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday (vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Haitian Mass (first Sunday of the month) Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. Holy Days 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. In case you missed it... PARISH CENTER Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration with You are welcome to visit our Library and Chapel during business hours. First Church of God Life Center January 19 Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Evenings: Wednesday–Thursday 6–9 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Pastor Reverend Kevin McCray, ext. 204 [email protected]

Associate Pastor Reverend Antony A. Joseph, ext. 212

Resident Priest Reverend Chris LeBlanc

Deacon Deacon Dennis Robak, ext. 209 [email protected]

\ Business Manager Leticia Montoya, ext. 201 [email protected]

Director of Faith Formation Karie Ferrell, ext. 203 [email protected]

Director of Music & Liturgy Dianne Fox, ext. 210 [email protected]

Bulletin Editor Linda O’Dwyer, ext. 231 [email protected] Content submission deadline is normally the Friday at 5 p.m. ten days before the Sunday of publication.

Pope John XXIII School Principal, Gail Hulse Assistant Principal, Sneed Admissions Director, Lindsey Tumbush

1120 Washington Street Evanston, Illinois 60202 847 475-5678

Saint Vincent de Paul Society Hotline: 847 869-6134 4 Saint Mary Parish · Evanston, Illinois February 3, 2019

LITURGICAL MINISTERS February 9–10

5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. Presider & Fr. Kevin Fr. Kevin Fr. Kevin Fr. Kevin Homilist Greeters North Ann Murray Theresa Cameron Mike Loriaux East Elaine Pollak & Jerre Michelin Peggy Loriaux Marie Cadet Joni Sowinski Lectors Janet Irons Jan Gast Teen Mass Lector 1 Kit Sullivan Ernest Irons Dan Hartnett Teen Mass Lector 2 Kathy Benn

Eucharistic Teresita Hardi Marie Cadet Mike Borman Nancy Bailey Ministers Sue Kamp John Fuller Judy Carlsen Myrlende Bonhomme Dee King Nancy Fuller Jane Colleton Katrina de los Reyes Jackie Sulton Patrick Walsh Gael Day Laura Jones James Sulton Ed Zulkey Dennis O’Callahan Kathy Stohrer Melanie O’Callahan Lisa Sanchez Altar Servers Eleanor Feeney Sophia Borman Maeve McCauley Emile Sulton Harvey Newcomb Patrick McCauley TBA Clare Newcomb TBA

Confessions Saturday, 4–4:30 Fr. Kevin

Please remember in your prayers Pray for our military, … those who are sick, especially Yolande Vilsaint; Carolyn Buford; Ashley pray for peace Vilme; Wallace Bowling; Lisa Frederick; Victoria Amaro Pena; Anita CDR Edward Carlton, U.S. Navy, son of Kimmerle; Trevor Ellis; Jim Osburn; Don Mays; Julia Loiseau; Ruth Ann Quinn; Frank & Caroline Carlton  Airman Lindsey June Reband; Clarissa Pompey; Tina Swanson; Joan Fondell; Mary Foley, U.S. Air Force, Scott AFB, niece of DuCharme; Ben Johnson; Anne Teoli; Greg Reband; Jamie Adler; Giselle Chris Foley  Lt. Daniel Kozicki, U.S. Navy, Bernadel; Cleante Smith; Scott Jones; Lucy Hilaire; Mary Powers; and . Also nephew of Linda O’Dwyer  Cadet Helen remember in your prayers all those who have recently died, especially Hitt, daughter of Stephanie and John Hitt. Joanice Krienke Larson, cousin of Dianne Fox; Pascual Melchor, cousin of Alejandro ; and Josephine Bozza, mother-in-law of Tammy Bozza, Have a name to add or remove? Email [email protected]. grandmother of Julia and Colin.

PARISH LIFE To arrange for the following, please call the Parish Office at 847 864-0333. MASS SCHEDULE. Baptisms are generally celebrated on the third Sunday of Saturday (vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. the month at 12:30 p.m. based on the liturgical calendar. 12:30 p.m. Haitian Mass (first Sunday of the month) Please call the Parish Office to register for the session.

Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. REGISTRATION. Saint Mary Parish welcomes new Holy Days: 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. parishioners. Please go online at stmaryevanston.org. RECONCILIATION. Mondays through Saturdays after 8 a.m. Complete the form, save it and return it as an attachment Mass, Saturday afternoons 4:00–4:30 p.m. and by to [email protected]. appointment. MARRIAGE. Arrangements should be made with the parish EUCHARISTIC ADORATION. Every Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. at least six months in advance. in the church. Holy hour weekdays at noon in the Parish RCIA – RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS. Center chapel. For adults or teenagers interested in becoming a Catholic INFANT BAPTISMS. Registration in the parish is a prerequisite. and receiving the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Parents are required to attend a Pre-Baptismal Preparation Eucharist or Confirmation).

Session at least two months prior to scheduling a Baptism. MINISTERS OF CARE. Ministers of care are available to bring These sessions are held on the second Monday of every Holy Communion to those who are home-bound, in the other month; the next session is Monday, March 11. hospital or in a nursing home. Contact the Parish Office. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mary Parish · Evanston, Illinois 5

Conversation with Vincentians Join Us for the February 13, 7–8 p.m. in the Parish Center Big Game! The Saint Mary Conference of the Society of Saint Saint Mary's will be Vincent de Paul invites you, as a parishioner, to join hosting a Super Bowl us in conversation about the challenges of poverty Party this evening, in Evanston and the Vincentian mission to grow Sunday, February spiritually by offering person to person service to 3. Pizza WILL be those who are needy and suffering. This is a great provided. Please bring opportunity to learn more about our neighbors who your favorite beverage and side dish. The door will suffer under the burden of poverty and how open at 5 p.m. This is a family-friendly, free event. together we can help them. We’ll provide a warm Please enter the Parish Center through the welcome and some refreshment. basement door in the courtyard. Questions? Contact Scott P. Wajda at 773 441-3016. As Christians we are all called to help the most vulnerable among us. We can start answering that call by making ourselves more aware and more involved with the stories of struggle facing many people in our community. Let’s talk and then let’s act. Let’s grow together in holiness by going out to meet Christ among our Evanston neighbors in need. Readings for the Week Monday: Heb 11:32-40; Ps 31:20-24; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: Heb 12:1-4; Ps 22:26b-28, 30-32; Mk 5:21-43 Evanston Catholic Woman’s Club Wednesday: Heb 12:4-7, 11-15; Ps 103:1-2, 13-14, Wednesday, February 13 is the date for the next 17-18a; Mk 6:1-6 meeting of the Evanston Catholic Woman’s Club. It Thursday: Heb 12:18-19, 21-24; Ps 48:2-4, 9-11; will take place at Zhivago’s Restaurant, 9925 Gross Mk 6:7-13 Point Road, at noon. Their guest speaker will be Friday: Heb 13:1-8; Ps 27:1, 3, 5, 8b-9; Ozar, Ph.D., emeritus professor of health care Mk 6:14-29 and social ethics in the department of philosophy at Saturday: Heb 13:15-17, 20-21; Ps 23:1-6; Loyola University. For reservations call Carol at Mk 6:30-34 847 475-7178 no later than Sunday, February 10. All Sunday: Is 6:1-2a, 3-8; Ps 138:1-5, 7-8; are welcome! 1 Cor 15:1-11 [3-8, 11]; Lk 5:1-11

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, February 10 9– 11:30 a.m.

McGaw YMCA Children’s Center 1420 Maple Avenue, Evanston (Saint Mary’s former school)

$10 Adults $5 Seniors $5 Children 12 & under 6 Saint Mary Parish · Evanston, Illinois February 3, 2019

RESPECT LIFE Archbishop Naumann and March for Life 2019

This year’s National March for Life on January 18 was remarkable for its size, speakers, joy, hope and civility. Extraordinary too was Kansas City Archbishop Joseph Naumann’s homily at the Vigil Mass for Life held the prior evening at the Basilica of the . Excerpts follow.

To opponents who criticize pro-lifers for only caring about the unborn, the Archbishop answered:

Millions of pro-life individuals volunteer and financially support the thousands of Birthrights, Pro-life Pregnancy Care centers and Pregnancy Resource centers that provide medical, financial and moral support to Archbishop John F. Naumann of Kansas City at the opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the parents who often in the midst of difficult Immaculate Conception in Washington January 18. This year marked the circumstances choose life for their child. These 45th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision that legal- ized abortion across the United States. centers of love are committed to accompanying parents long after the birth of the sacredness of every human being their child. They are committed not only to the throughout the life spectrum. We are called survival of the baby, but to empower mothers always and everywhere to promote the dignity and families to thrive for a lifetime. of the human person. Moreover, he said, abortion is a double evil in that it * * * * * also attacks the family. We are concerned about the life and dignity of Protecting the life of the unborn children is the the human person wherever it is threatened or pre-eminent human rights issue of our time, not diminished. We care about those harmed by only because of the sheer magnitude of the economic poverty, by racism, by religious numbers, but because abortion attacks the intolerance. We care about the plight of the sanctuary of life, the family. Abortion refugee fleeing persecution and the immigrant advocates pit the welfare of the mother seeking a better life for his or her family, of against the life of her child. Every abortion not victims of violent crime as well as those only destroys the life of an innocent child, but it imprisoned, of those with intellectual or physical wounds and scars mothers and fathers who disabilities and the frail elderly, of violence and must live with the harsh reality that they hired disrespect against those in law enforcement as someone to destroy their daughter or son. In well as the victims of police brutality. Anyone reality, the welfare of parents and their child whose life is threatened and anyone whose are always intimately linked. human dignity is disrespected have a claim on Importantly, he added, the Respect Life Mandate is our hearts. not limited to abortion. The Church teaches that it is See next week’s column for more excerpts. without bounds. Unique from Day One The pro-life ethic challenges us to care about Theme for the 2019 March for Life Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saint Mary Parish · Evanston, Illinois 7

Featured Saint’s Day: Wednesday, February 6 MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, February 2 St. and Companions 5:00 Intentions of the Pope , , is familiar to Americans as the city Sunday, February 3 on which the second atomic bomb was dropped, 8:00 ŧ Majewski Family / Woznicki Family immediately killing over 37,000 people and bringing 9:30 For Our Parishioners an end to World War II. Three and a half centuries 11:00 Souls in Purgatory before, 26 of Japan were crucified on a hill, 12:30 Haitian Mass now known as the Holy Mountain, overlooking Monday, February 4 Nagasaki. Among them were priests, brothers, and 8:00 Intentions of the Pope laymen, , Jesuits, and members of the Tuesday, ; there were catechists, 8:00 † Linda, Carmelita and Pierre Jean Paul doctors, simple artisans, and servants, old men and Wednesday, February 6 innocent children—all united in a common faith and 8:00 For Our Parishioners love for Jesus and his Church. Thursday, February 7 8:00 † Souls in Purgatory Brother Paul Miki, a Jesuit and a native of Japan, has Friday, February 8 become the best known among the martyrs of 8:00 Intentions of the Pope Japan. While hanging upon a cross, Paul Miki preached to the people gathered for the execution: Saturday, February 9 “The 5:00 † Souls in Purgatory sentence of 8:00 † Abigail Spellman judgment Sunday, February 10 says these 8:00 † Irene Luczak men came 9:30 For Our Parishioners to Japan 11:00 For Our Parishioners from the Intentions of the Pope Philippines, February Human Trafficking For a generous welcome of the but I did victims of human trafficking, of enforced prostitution, and of not come violence. from any other country. I am a true Japanese. The only reason for and Special Observances my being killed is that I have taught the doctrine of Sunday: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Christ. I certainly did teach the doctrine of Christ. I Boy Scouting Sunday thank God it is for this reason I die. I believe that I am Tuesday: St. Agatha; Chinese New Year 4717 telling only the truth before I die. I know you believe Wednesday: St. Paul Miki and Companions me and I want to say to you all once again: Ask Friday: St. Emiliani; Christ to help you to become happy. I obey Christ. St. Josephine Bakhita; International Day After Christ’s example I forgive my persecutors. I do of Prayer and Awareness not hate them. I ask God to have pity on all, and I against Human Trafficking hope my blood will fall on my fellow men as a fruitful Saturday: Blessed Mary rain.”

When returned to Japan in the 1860s, at first they found no trace of Christianity. But after SHOOK Day of Renewal establishing themselves they found that thousands of Join us for a joy filled weekend experiencing the gifts Christians lived around Nagasaki and that they had of the Holy Spirit; SHOOK a Day of Renewal with Maria secretly preserved the faith. Beatified in 1627, the Vadia at St. Luke School, Waldron Hall in River Forest were finally canonized in 1862. on Friday February 8th & Saturday February 9th, 2019. Come experience praise, worship, and teachings by Today, a new era has come for the Church in Japan. the anointed and gifted International speakers Maria Although the number of Catholics is not large, the Vadia and Dr. Mark Nimo. Registration is $45.00 and Church is respected and has total religious freedom. includes Saturday lunch. For flyers or to register contact CCRCC at 708.209.1199 or visit our website - © Franciscan Media at; www.chicagorenewal.org. CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS

Saint Mary Church #9201

1012 Lake Street Evanston, IL 60201

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Please call my mobile number: 847 989-1838. I am never in the office Mondays through Fridays.

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