JULY 14, 2019  15TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Reflecting on God’s Word “Live and let live.” “Mind your own business.” “Leave well enough alone.” “It’s not your problem.” “Don’t get involved.” So goes the wisdom of the world, the law of the jungle. One of these sayings may come to mind when you see a car accident, a bum on the sidewalk, a competi- tor going bankrupt, a parent slapping a child, a teenage prostitute, a news story about illegal immigrants being deported. We who have received the love of are to live by a different law. It is “very near to you . . . in your hearts; you have only to carry it out” (Deuteronomy 30:14). We are to live in Christ’s love and let our neighbor experience that same life-giving love. And yet, like the “scholar of the law” in today’s , we always try to define who is—or more precisely, who isn’t—our neigh- bor. There’s no escaping the message of this Gospel pas- sage. Everyone we fear or despise, every victim, every outsider, every undeserving soul whom God loves, we are to “go and do likewise.” —Virginia Stillwell Living God’s Word Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. The good Samaritan doesn’t ask the victim, “Who did this to you?” or “Did you deserve it?” or “Can you pay me back?” Like Christ, the Samaritan reveals “the image of the invisible God” (Colossians 1:15) by treating the suffering person with compassionate mercy and healing his wounds, not counting the cost. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

Weekend Mass Times: Sat. 5:00pm Readings for the Week Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am Monday: Ex 1:8-14, 22; Ps 124:1b-8; Mt 10:34 — 11:1 Tuesday: Ex 2:1-15a; Ps 69:3, 14, 30-31, 33-34; Mt 11:20-24 www.stmaryfc.org Wednesday: Ex 3:1-6, 9-12; Ps 103:1b-4, 6-7; Mt 11:25-27 Facebook: @stmarymundelein Thursday: Ex 3:13-20; Ps 105:1, 5, 8-9; 24-27; Mt 11:28-30 Twitter: @stmarymundelein Friday: Ex 11:10 — 12:14; Ps 116:12-13, 15, Instagram: @stmarymundelein 16bc, 17-18; Mt 12:1-8 Saturday: Ex 12:37-42; Ps 136:1, 23-24, 10-15; Mt 12:14-21 Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a; Ps 15:2-5; Col 1:24-28; Lk 10:38-42 LITURGICAL MINISTERS JULY 20 & 21, 2019 Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM Presiders Fr. Cambe Fr. Jacob Fr. Pelrine Fr. Cambe Deacons Deacon Mike Deacon Gary—Preach Deacon Bob Deacon Mike—Preach Lectors T. Powell M. Escano K. McCreery E. Roberts J. Powell M. Dressel A. Samano S.E. Poletto Eucharistic Deacon Deacon Deacon Deacon Ministers J. Murphy L. Bosshart B. Aden D. Weiler J. Koch C. Cline K. Aden C. Sims P. Koch J. Weiler K. Arata J. Lyman W. Pohl R. Hegerle E. Arata M.schofield M. Pohl M. Manning MM Galuska M. Ranchero T. Kennedy M. Manning E. Leuthner J. Ranchero M. Marciniak D. Leuthner S. Scesniak J. Schwartz H. Stumpf S. Ropke J. Fosselman J. Rutledge

Mass Intentions The Week Ahead Monday, July 15, Saint Bonaventure, Bishop & Doctor of the Church Sunday, July 14—Hospitality 8:00AM †Rose Marie Diebold Bauer 9:30AM Childcare req. Daughter Pat Eldean & Family 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children Tuesday, July 16, Our Lady of Mount Carmel 12:30PM RCIA Inquiry 8:00AM Living Ellen Boyd req. The Polettos Monday, July 15 †Elaine Kemp req. Crowley Family 8:00AM Mass Wednesday, July 17 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:00AM Living Sherm & Mary Strohem & Family 9:00AM Religious Education Program req. Helen Donahue Hintz 7:00PM Mental Health Mondays Thursday, July 18, Saint Camillus de Lellis Priest Tuesday, July 16 8:00AM †Brad Hansen, Sr. & †Danny Hansen 8:00AM Mass req. Hansen Family 8:30AM Pray the Rosary †Rita Schmidt req. Husband Gene & Family 9:00AM Lectio Divina Study Friday, July 19 9:00AM Religious Education Program 8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt 6:30PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting †Frances Kost req. Husband Joe & Family 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study †Fr. Ron Lewinski 2nd Anniversary Wednesday, July 17 req. St. Mary Parishioners 8:00AM Mass †Karla Adams req. Parents Ed & Mag Stahoviak 8:30AM Pray the Rosary Saturday, July 20 9:00AM Religious Education Program 5:00PM Living Robert Olsen req. Mother Mary Lous Loomis 7:00PM CountryFest Meeting †Steve Kaminsky req. Wife Betty Thursday, July 18 †Michael Barrett req. John & Linda Buckman 8:00AM Mass †Salvatore & Michelina Panettieri req. Family 8:30AM Pray the Rosary †Robert Fesus, Sr. req. Wife Judy & Family 9:00AM Religious Education Program Sunday, July 21 7:00PM 7 Keys to Spiritual Wellness 7:30AM †Evelyn McNamee req. Daughter Kathie Lackie 7:00PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal †Joe & Betty Krzyzowski req. Daughter Pam Riedel Friday, July 19 †Jerry Hertel req. John & Debbie Rickey 8:00AM Mass †Arlene Rea req. Harry & Grace Gavin 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet †Peter Murphy req. Lou & Sheila Bosshart 9:00AM Religious Education Program 9:30AM †Mike & Berny Zirko req. Daughters 11:00AM Religious Education Program Closing Mass Debbie, Diane, Darlene, Dina & Families Saturday, July 20 †Feliks Podgorski req. Wife Regina Podgorski 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children †Fr. Ron Lewinski req. Dick & Terry Slater Sunday, July 21 †Jim & Sophia Kirn req. Daughter Nancy & Jeff Uhler 9:30AM Childcare †Harold Crawford req. Steve & Debbie Knowles 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 11:30AM For Parishioners of St. Mary of the Reprinted by permission. God Wants to Be Known Stewardship Reports The Old Testament reading from Deuteronomy praises God for Sunday Collection June 30, 2019 $ 15,667.65 inscribing the commandments in our very bodies. God’s law is not Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 22,596.15 distant or foreign, but a natural part of us. In his letter to the Colos- sians, Saint Paul echoes Moses, praising God for becoming one of us. Difference $ (6,928.50) The truly human, flesh-and-blood reminds us that God always wants to be recognizable and familiar to us. Jesus, who is also truly Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 15,667.65 God, wants to be on intimate terms with each of us. Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 22,596.15 God’s passionate desire to be known by us is almost too wonder- ful to take in. Luke’s Gospel helps us understand how to respond. The Difference $ (6,928.50) Good Samaritan provides practical advice for those who be- Difference vs. Last Year $ (8,858.68) lieve in God’s intimate love for them and want to share that love with others. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Peter's Pence 6/30/19 $ 4,977.00 Peter's Pence PY $ 6,821.05 Difference $ (1,844.05)

Sunday Collection July 7, 2019 $ 24,476.60 Flowers at the altar this weekend Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 22,596.15 have been donated by Fred and Lottie Cnota Difference $ 1,880.45 in memory of their daughter, Jennifer Trisilla.

Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 40,144.25 Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 45,192.31 Difference $ (5,048.06) SVdP Seeks New President Difference vs. Last Year $ (4,055.58) The St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. Mary is

seeking individuals who may be interested in serving *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments. as president. If you feel God's call to lead people in serving the poor and suffering, please inquire with Mary Lou Olsen-Loomis at [email protected]. The Society's mission is: a network of friends, inspired by Gospel val- ues, growing in holiness and building a more just world through per- sonal relationships with and service to people in need. Featured Book for Summer

The Rhythm of Life Pray the Daily Rosary Living Everyday with Passion and Purpose Please join other parishioners in the Eucharistic Chap- By Matthew Kelly el following the 8:00 AM Mass Monday through Thurs- day. Do you ever feel that if you weren’t so busy you would be hap- Pray the Divine Mercy Novena & pier, healthier, more effective, more fulfilled. . . and maybe even a better person? In this book, The Rhythm of Life, author Chaplet Matthew Kelly perfectly identifies our constant search for happi- The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is prayed in the ness and need to find lasting fulfillment in a changing world. Eucharistic Chapel on Fridays immediately following Learn to discover your legitimate needs, deepest desires, and the 8:00 AM Mass .and 3:00 PM during Adoration of unique talents. Bring into focus who you are, why you are here the Blessed Sacrament. and discover a life filled with passion and purpose. The Family Rosary Join us for Family Rosary Saturday Devotion, requested by Our Lady Feature resources can be found at the wooden kiosk in the narthex. of Fatima, every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. Please remember a $3-4 donation is suggested to allow the parish to continue the program and offer new material.

St.St. MaryMary ofof thethe AnnunciationAnnunciation Pray for Women'sWomen's RetreatRetreat all who suffer illness, pain and grief: Rosalee Hicks, Melba Cuttone SeptemberSeptember 21st21st && 22nd,22nd, 20192019 SienaSiena CenterCenter inin Racine,Racine, WIWI and for the repose of all who have recently died: withwith Dr.Dr. JennyJenny DeVivoDeVivo Eileen Feeley Joyful Again! Widowed Ministry Retreats Family & friends c an’t imagine how different your life is now. Joyful Again is a program designed to help the widowed sort out these changes and learn to find joy in living again, while treasuring memo- ries of their spouse.

July 20 & 21: , Inverness August 10 & 11: Mary Queen of Heaven, Elmhurst  Are you an adult who has thought about getting baptized? Information and Registration call 7808-354-7211.  Are you from another Christian tradition and have questions Email: [email protected] about the Catholic faith or of becoming part of the faith? Website: www.joyfulagain.org Come journey with us here at St. Mary of the Annunciation. If you are seeking to know Jesus, we would like to walk with you on your jour- Theology On Tap ney. The process for adults becoming part of the Catholic faith is Young Adult Ministry, Lake County called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Through this process, the unbaptized become baptized members of our faith com- Sunday, July 14, 7 PM, Fatma’n’, Gurnee munity in Christ. Vicki Thorn: What They Don’t Teach You in Sex Ed

Sunday, August 14, 7 PM, Fatman’s, Gurnee For those who are already baptized and know Christ but are interested Bishop Rassas: Current Issues in the Church in becoming part of the Catholic Tradition, the RCIA process also helps you to become full, conscious and active members in our com- Sunday, August 25, 7 PM, Fatman’s, Gurnee mon life with Jesus through the Catholic faith. Jim Stanislawski: Put Out Into the Deep To find out more about what is involved in becoming part of the Catho- Theology on Tap is a talk on a Catholic Faith-=related topic in a casual set- lic faith, join us at one of our “Come and See” gatherings on the follow- ting. Join other young adults gor pizza, good company, and a thought- ing Sunday’s: provoking presentation. July 14, after the 11:30 am Mass YAM is a community of Catholic you adults, ages 18–39. August 11, after the 9:30 am Mass [email protected] August 18, after the 11:30 am Mass Facebook: TAM Lake County You can also email the RCIA coordinator, Catherine Sims, at rcia- [email protected] or call the parish office at (847) 223-0010

Treasures from Our Tradition On a summer day, with the windows open, we may hear the sound of church bells. Bells seem to have come into church life in Irish monasteries around the seventh century, and spread around the Christian world by Irish monks on missionary journeys. By the eighth century, bells were standard equipment in even small parish churches. An ancient ceremony, once called the “baptism of the bells,” recogniz- es that the church bell has a voice to call people to awareness and summon them to worship, and even bestows a name on the bell. In a world without clocks or watches, the bell had an indispensa- ble role. For calling monks in from the fields for prayer, or alerting far‑flung visitors, the bell’s voice was enhanced by hoisting it high into a tower. Soon it was learned that the sound of several bells clanging together in harmony imparted a sense of joy to great celebrations, and bell towers prospered, some chock full of bells. Different combina- tions of rings could indicate a death, a Mass, a wedding, a fast day, the curfew at the end of day, and the Angelus. Before elec- tricity, bell-ringing was hard work indeed: the biggest bell in the Catholic world, in Cologne, Germany, weighs twenty‑seven tons! There’s no substitute for the resonant roar of a mighty bell; elec- tric chimes are not eligible for blessing! —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Country Fest Silent Auction Items Needed

SHHHH! We’re supposed to be quiet about this. . . BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP!! It’s the Country Fest Silent Auction!!! And the more items we have to auction, the more we can help gener- ate funds for our parish’s only major fundraiser to be used for our min- istries. So... if you would like to quietly donate one or more of the following, we promise to be quietly THANKFUL!!!

 Theatre/concert tickets  Sporting event tickets  Community festival event tickets(i.e. beer fests, etc)  Baskets filled with useful baby items  Coffee/cocktail items in a basket  Game night supplies  Gardening supplies  Baby/toddler room furnishings  Children’s outdoor playtime supplies

Oh, yes, one last thing----the deadline for all donations is July 21, 2019. Please contact Katie Aspegren @ 224-475-7454 or ksas- [email protected] right away!

Hog Donations Needed!

CALLING ALL HOG DONORS!! St. Mary of the Annunciation @youth_stmaryfc Youth Ministry Let us hear from generous souls, @youth_stmaryfc Who wish to offer “it”--- A willing half or total hog to sit Upon our Country Fest spit! Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church For a modest $850, Saint Bonaventure (1221–1274), scholastic theologi- You can underwrite a whole, an and philosopher, was born in Italy and joined the And a sweet $425 brings a half Franciscans in 1243. He studied theology at Paris To roast upon the coal! with his great contemporary, Thomas Aquinas. After teaching for a time, he was chosen minister general Be noble, be quick, be generous, hog donors! of the Franciscans in 1257, at a time when the order For many’s the hog needed to perform our suffered from divisions, which he was able to do much to heal. Later, Country Fest honors! he was named cardinal bishop of Albano. Bonaventure was declared a Doctor of the Church in 1588 by Pope Sixtus V and is called the Please contact Chris Aspegren at [email protected] or 847-847 “Seraphic Doctor” because his love of God is so evident, even in his -6512 if you are interested or have questions about hog donations for philosophical writings. When the Council of Lyons was called to bring our Country Fest on Sunday, August 4. the Greek and Latin churches back together, Bonaventure went at the request of Pope Gregory X, but he died before the Council’s work was finished, receiving the Sacrament of the Sick from the pope himself. HAPPINESS Saint Bonaventure is shown in art dressed in a Franciscan habit and Since happiness is nothing else but the enjoyment wearing a cardinal’s hat. His feast day is July 15. of the Supreme good, and the Supreme good is above us, from Companion to the Calendar, Second Edition: A Guide to the Saints, Seasons, and no one can be happy who does not rise above oneself. Holidays of the Year, © 2012. Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications,

—St. Bonaventure 3949 S. Racine Ave., Chicago; 1-800-933-1800; www.LTP.org isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer Today’s Parable of the Good Samaritan is among the best- F known passages in the . Yet, despite this familiarity – or maybe because of it – we may not grasp the full message Jesus is conveying. We tend to miss the radical nature of Jesus Would you like to win $5,000? Then be sure to buy a ticket for St. making a Samaritan the hero of the parable. Mary’s Country Fest Raffle. In addition to the $5,000 grand prize, a Jews and hated each other with a passion. second-place prize of $2,500, and a third-place prize of $1,000 will They had been at each other’s throats for hundreds of years. The also be awarded. Jews regarded Samaritans as traitors, heretics and blasphemers who Each St. Mary parish family should have received raffle tickets worth had defiled Jewish blood and culture. Today, it would be as if Jesus $100. The price of the raffle ticket is $5 each or 6 tickets for $25. The spoke of the “the Good Klansman” to a black audience, or of “the winner need not be present to win. Please make every effort to sell all Good Palestinian” to an Israeli crowd, or of “the Good Illegal Immi- grant” to a certain political crowd. In so doing, Jesus is telling us that of your raffle tickets – and more this year. Additional tickets will also be our driving force must be love, not observing boundaries, not hiding available through the parish office or at the Country Fest event. All behind rules. When we operate out of love, no one is excluded. Our money along with unsold tickets may be turned into the collection bas- compassion must extend to our half-dead neighbors in Syria, in Africa, ket at Mass, dropped off at the parish office prior to Sunday, July 28, in Mexico and Central America, on the south side of Chicago, and in or brought to the event. the streets of any city in any country. Funds from the Country Fest raffle provide critical support for the min- The Parable of the Good Samaritan is not a feel-good story istries of St. Mary, allowing our ministries to provide services and sup- about helping strangers in need. It is a challenge to let go of our ex- cuses, boundaries, and criteria for judging the worthiness of others. port within our parish and greater community. How often do we, as individuals and as a society, find some rule or Raffles have a long history of providing necessary funds for communi- boundary (physical or psychological) to justify turning our backs on ty organizations, projects, and groups. In fact, games of chance were someone in need? Or worse, to justify causing them harm? Alice Ca- around during the Old Testament when Moses used a lottery to award mille writes: land to the Israelites West of the Jordan. Dice games were popular

among the Babylonians, Romans, and Greeks to cast lots. We see Luke’s Jesus has posited compassion as the essential response of this in the with the Roman soldiers casting lots for God to a world of misery and sin. If we face a fork in the road, our direction is simple: choose mercy. If we don’t know how to behave, be Jesus’ garments at the time of his crucifixion. Remarkably, even the compassionate. When confronted with obstacles and enemies, there is Great Wall of China was partially built with funds from a popular lottery only one route through, and that is to forgive. We feel a mortal tug called Keno during the Han Dynasty of 100bc, which was played to toward self-righteousness, judgmentalism, prejudice, and pride, but raise funds for civic and defense projects. none of those paths are available to us if we are using the Christian So as you can see, people have been imaginatively raising funds road map. The answer to life’s dilemmas is generally a simple one. It through games of chance throughout much of recorded history. Imag- is the application that so far confounds us. ine what you could do with $1,000, $2,500, or even $5,000. While you

Consider the following anecdote/reflection: ponder that thought, know that proceeds from the Country Fest raffle will support a very good cause – the ministries of St. Mary parish – Late for an important meeting, I was running for a bus when I tripped which allow us to grow in faith, serve our Lord and one another, and and skid headlong on the sidewalk. I hopped back on my feet and develop lasting bonds of friendship as a Catholic community here in caught up with the bus, huffing and puffing and embarrassed. The northern Lake County. stares from people in the crowded seats and aisle tipped me off to the fact that my hands and nose were bleeding. I hid my hands in my jack- et pocket after trying to wipe the blood from my nose. I felt uncomforta- ble, and in the age of blood-borne diseases, a pariah. A man I knew from church turned his head to look intently out the window. A woman reading her Bible kept her head down read- ing. A bag lady who everyone had avoided looked at me and reached into one of her shopping bags. She pulled out a fresh, pristine packet The Parable of the Good Samaritan asks us to examine our own atti- of facial tissues. Her face contorted into a chipped-tooth smile as she tudes towards others, expanding – radically – how we define the con- handed me the packet. I smiled at her, grateful for her kindness. cept of neighbor and how we respond to their needs. If this parable I had made jokes about “bag women” in the past and felt doesn’t make us a bit queasy, then surely we aren’t grasping Jesus’ guilty. And I’d slipped a few dollars to such women from time to time message. But more than grasp the message, we must apply it! If you and felt secretly proud. Today, I finally looked at the woman and saw wish to contact me, please send an email to dea- her for who she was – my neighbor. (Author: Tom McGrath) [email protected].

Time to Fill School Back Packs! JULY 13 THRU JULY 28 HELP SVdP SEND KIDS TO SCHOOL READY TO LEARN

The most basic school supplies are simply not within reach for the children of our St Vincent de Paul clients, students with need at Most Blessed Trinity Academy, Mundelein High School Frassati MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY Catholic Academy, as well as students served by our partnership All are welcome to join our next Mental Health Monday meet- with Catholic Charities. Let’s show them that we feel learning is ing. It will be held on Monday July 15 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in truly a priority by providing them with the tools they need. meeting room 1. This month’s discussion topic entitled “God Thanks to your generosity over the years, we have been is bigger than our weaknesses” will cover how to overcome able to help many children feel good about their ‘first day of the stigma that is often associated with mental illness. school’. Here is your opportunity to help us continue this tradition Mental Illnesses are health conditions involving signifi- of supporting the less fortunate youth of our community. The St cant changes in thinking, emotion, behavior or a combination of Vincent de Paul bin will be in the Narthex from July 13 thru July 28 these. According to the National Institute of Health, in any given ready to receive your donations based on the following items year, 1 in 4 people will have a diagnosable mental illness, such as (please no used supplies). depression, anxiety, bi-polar disease, schizophrenia, post- traumatic stress, among others. For one 24 people it will be se- backpacks (age & gender neutral preferred) vere and persistent. Mental illness affects the biological, psycho- packets of loose-leaf paper (wide) logical, social and spiritual dimensions of individuals. The illness pocket folders (assorted solid colors) also impacts the lives of the person’s family and their friends. glue bottles and sticks Severe mental illness often raises profound questions of faith pkgs /boxes of #2 pencils such as why does God allow sickness and/or why me? erasers / pencil sharpeners / pencil box or As a faith community we are called to support individu- case als and their families when the illness first occurs and in their on- Crayons - 24 ct preferred going managing of their illness and their recovery. Spiritual sup- water color sets / scissors ports and companionship are critical to the recovery process. As a rulers (inches & metric) / small protractors faith community, we can offer spiritual support through our prayer- 8-ct color washable markers (thin &/or thick ful presence in people’s lives and our understanding of what peo- point) ple are experiencing. Mental illnesses often isolate people from black markers – fine tip their communities due to the lack of knowledge and understand- highlighters ing of these illnesses by the person and by the community. When pkgs of ball point pens (black, red, blue) we acknowledge the pain of a person’s illness, understand the 8 ct. colored pencils facts versus the myths surrounding mental illness, and provide 3 x 5 index cards support and companionship throughout the healing and recovery single subject spiral notebooks (wide or college) process, we can make a huge difference in the ability of people to bound composition notebooks (i.e. Mead) manage these types of illnesses. Sticky notes: 3 x 3 preferred Come to the meeting Monday night and help us to grow facial tissue a caring, supportive and welcoming community for all! Plastic bags: zipper-lock style - sandwich, quart, gal. sizes

No time to shop? Leave the shopping to us! Just put a check, gift card or cash donation in the SVDP Alms for the Needy box located on the southwest wall of the narthex. Please note: Dona- tions to the box are for general use unless specifically marked for the school drive.

St. Vincent de Paul Conference at 1-224-522-8863 In need of assistance? Please do not hesitate to call. Feel free to leave a message and a member will get back to you within a day. All discussions are strictly confidential.

WISDOM Wisdom has been defined as knowing the difference between pulling your weight and throwing it around. —Anonymous CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME HUMAN Members of the St. Mary CFOCH placed these special steppingstones CONCERNS into the newly designed butterfly garden! Thank you to the Frassati Academy Mundelein Campus Kindergarteners and 2nd Graders for COMMISSION: creating such beautiful stones! All are invited to check it out when you come to church. The garden (located near the St. Francis statue) is cur- The mission of the rently in the “before” phase...stay tuned as each year the garden will Human Concerns grow and fill in with native plants and butterfly attracting plants! Commission is to “It Is Good! 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.”

This group is Weekly tip: Protect Pollina- for people tors who are di- vorced or who Bees, butterflies, and other key pollinators are necessary for three- have already quarters of our major food crops. They are in serious decline due to filed for di- exposure to parasites, pesticides, disease, habitat loss and climate vorce. It is not change. intended for If we all dedicate just a small area to protecting habitats for pollina- people who are uncertain about the tors, using native plants and sustainable future of their marriage. This is a closed self-help group which means gardening practices, we can help safe- that there is no leader/teacher/ guard our common home. Halt pesticide counselor. The facilitator has been use and follow these guides to start your trained by the Archdiocese of Chi- own pollinator garden: cago. The group is closed to offer www.vimeo.com/63267755 stability and an atmosphere that fosters ease and trust. New groups are formed (as needed) 2-3 times FINDING HOPE/HEALING HEARTS: A new adult grief support group per year. Groups meet for 6-8 will begin soon. If you would like to be included in the group, please weeks and use a book entitled contact the office and add your name to the waitlist. “Divorce and Beyond”. If you Meet others who have also experienced the death of a loved one. Group size would like more information, limited and runs for 10 weeks 1:30-3:00pm please contact Diane in the office.

The Human Concerns Commission is made up of the following ministries: Bereavement, Care for Our Common Home, Divorce and Beyond, Domestic Violence Ministry, Mental Health Ministry, Military Minis- try, Ministry of Care, PADS, Sharing Parish/Soup Kitchen & Meals on Wheels, Prayer , Prayer Shawl Ministry, SVdP, Respect Life. JOIN US AT OUR NEXT MEETING, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28th 6:30pm All are welcome! Come and learn how our parish cares for others.

Mass Parish Staff

Saturday Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213 Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 5:00 PM Pastor [email protected] Director of Parish Operations [email protected] Pastoral Council

Sunday Ms. Tammy Kleckner Mary Lou Loomis Rev. Don Cambe Ext. 212 Joaquin Valdes 7:30 AM Associate Pastor [email protected] Principal, [email protected] Cassandra Dye 9:30 AM Deacons Mike Alandy, Gary Kupsak, Ms. Maria Hutchins Ext. 217 Kathy Lenzen 11:30 AM Bookkeeper/Accountant [email protected] Pete Coughlin Robert Poletto, Alan Sedivy Dan Prezell Weekday at 8:00AM Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Sheila Dalton Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 234 Administrative Assistant [email protected] Director of Music & Liturgy [email protected] Carey Marciniak Thursday, Friday Mr. Robert Kilkenny Ext. 304 Marivie Alandy

Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Facilities Manager [email protected] Jon Matousek PARISH NUMBER Director of Religious Education [email protected] Linda Green Mr. James Shaffer 847-223-0010 Sandra Fioretti-Frank* Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216 Maintenance

Parish Emergency Director of Human Concerns [email protected] Finance Council 224-358-3210 Mr. Grant Bright Ext. 230 Rev. Ken Kiepura Larry Molloy Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected] Rev. Ed Pelrine Parish Fax Denise Fuller Weekend Associates 847-223-5960 Joe Tylka Tom Zengeler Roger Fisher Patrick Tracy 22333 W. Erhart Road • Mundelein, Illinois 60060 • WWW.STMARYFC.ORG Email: [email protected] Carl Calabrese Frassati Catholic Academy: 847-526-6311 Fax Number: 847-526-4637 Kevin Igielski*

Religious Education Program (REP) Emergency Number 847-239-2725 *ex-officio, secretary Parish Office Hours Monday–Friday 8:30AM–4:00PM

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 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 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. 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.