Vision:

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

Mission:

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

Mass Schedule: Follow us on social media: Sat. 5:00 PM Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30 AM Weekday Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM @stmarymundelein www.stmaryfc.org

Confessions: Saturday, 4:00–4:45 PM

Mass May 10—May 16, 2021 Stewardship Report Sunday Collection May 02, 2021 $ 25,072.57 Monday, May 10, 8:00AM Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 22,115.38 † Jim Monahan Wife Shirley Difference $ 2,957.19 † Lottie Cnota Cnota Family

Tuesday, May 11, 8:00AM Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 970,846.93 † Frank Metcalf Daughter Victoria Hansen Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 973,076.92

Wednesday, May 12, 8:00 AM Difference $ (2,229.99) † Brad Hansen, Sr. & Danny Hansen Carol Hansen Family Difference vs. Last Year $ (25,860.21) † Maria Vullo Daughter Fran & Duane Schmidt † Salvatore & †Michelina Panettieri The Family *Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments. † Rose Schmidt Son Duane & Fran Schmidt

Thursday, May 13, 8:00 AM LIVING Gene Murden Sister Mary Lou Loomis Do you know someone missing the † Anne R. Golm Victoria Hansen parish bulletin each week?

Friday, May 14, 8:00 AM For those not able to pick up a copy of † Sophia Barthuly Husband Ron the bulletin at Mass there are several

Wedding Saturday, May 15, 2:30PM ways to receive the St. Mary bulletin at home: Kala N. Schofield & Dylan T. Jungels

Saturday, May 15, 5:00PM 1. Visit the bulletin page at the parish † John Unger Caccamo Family website to view or print any recent † Mary Dannegger Anna Mae Repke copy. † Thomas Job Rose Marie Domney, Judy Hammel 2. To have a hard copy of the bulletin mailed to you, please † Dennis Gillespie Wife Carol & Family leave a message with the parish office at 847-223-0010 or email: [email protected]. Sunday, May 16, 7:30 AM 3. You can also subscribe to receive the bulletin digitally to your † Jaime Bosshart Parents Lou & Sheila Bosshart inbox through our bulletin publisher, JS Paluch. Go to the † Patricia Machak Daughter Cindy & Paul Sullivan parish website to subscribe. † Jack & †Ana Mae Cudhay Ken & Judy Behm † Sergio Suarez Sister Angeles & Joaquin Valdes

Sunday, May 16, 9:30 AM Parish Staff & Parishioners Stephen & Debbi Knowles † Brad Hansen, Sr. & †Danny Hansen Carol Hansen Family Readings for the Week † Lena Fruscione Husband Salvatore & Family Monday: Acts 16:11-15; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Sunday, May 16, 11:30 AM Jn 15:26 — 16:4a

† Rebecca Ann Almeida Kreeger Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34; Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8; Jn 16:5-11

Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22 — 18:1; Ps 148:1-2, 11-14; Jn 16:12-15

Livestreaming Mass Thursday: Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Eph 1:17-23 or Eph 4:1-13 [1-7, 11-13]; Mk 16:15-20 (for Ascension); otherwise Acts 18:1-8; St. Mary livestreams the 9:30am Mass on Sundays as well as Ps 98:1-4; Jn 16:16-20 the 8:00am daily Mass. The feed goes to our parish Facebook Friday: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26; Ps 113:1-8; Jn 15:9-17 page. You do not need to have a Facebook account to view the broadcast. After Mass ends, the broadcast remains posted for Saturday: Acts 18:23-28; Ps 47:2-3, 8-10; access at any time. The livestream link is on our website or you Jn 16:23b-28

can enter https://www.facebook.com/pg/stmarymundelein/posts/ Sunday: Acts 1:15-17, 20a, 20c-26; Ps 103:1-2, into your browser. 11-12, 19-20; 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 17:11b-19; or, for Ascension, Acts 1:1-11; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9;

WEDDING BANNS Alyssa Pelfrense & Andrew Klobucar II from Jacob’s Well

Dear Parishioners,

This Sunday we ponder the second half of Jesus’s parable of the True Vine in the 15th chapter of the Gospel of John. Jesus speaks these words during the Last Supper as he tries to prepare the disciples for what was to come: “Jesus said to his disciples: ‘As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.’” These words of Jesus seem so appropriate for the an- nual observance of Mother’s Day. As a child I always thought Mother’s Day was primarily a religious holiday but later realized that it began in the United States in 1915, when President Wood- row Wilson authorized the annual national observance on the sec- ond Sunday of May to honor all mothers.

Part of the original focus of this celebration was the realization of peace in our world. The relationship between peace and mother- hood is an ancient one. This year, with the remaining effects of the pandemic, social and political unrest, and senseless violence, it is timely to recall the many motherly gifts that are essential for peace in our homes and in the world. The gifts of nurturing care, uncondi- tional love and acceptance, compassionate wisdom, and the spe- God Chose Mary cial way that a mother’s love make us feel at home. Our mothers are the first to teach us about community and compassion. It is Our Catholic faith teaches us that often our mothers who are the first to teach us in the ways of our Mary was a virgin her entire life, faith, instructing us how to pray. both before and after the birth of Jesus. Virgins were looked down This past year so many unexpected demands were placed on on in the Jewish society of that mothers who found themselves home schooling their children time. The birth of the Savior to a while possibly working from home and attending to the many tasks virgin living in an obscure village of running a household. And still others who found themselves was a powerful sign of God’s spe- caring for elderly parents and being prevented from visiting them cial love for the lowly people of the in a nursing home. On this special day, may we honor the many world. mothers who became great unsung heroes during the pandemic. May we be grateful to our own mothers for choosing life and for When Mary was asked to be the the many gifts they have given us. May we also look to the exam- mother of the Savior, she was completely free to accept or reject ple of the mother of Jesus who continues to intercede for us. the offer. Her response, “Let it be done to me,” was a great act of faith. Because she did not understand what was happening, she Let us pray for one another, must have known that there would be difficulties ahead. Fr. Jerry Because she replied yes to the angel’s announcement and agreed to become the mother of Jesus, the Church has declared A Mother’s Day Blessing Mary to be the Mother of God. Because she was the first to say yes to the Messiah, the Church has declared her to be the Mother Loving God, of the Church.

As a mother tenderly gathers her children Mary is very special to Catholics. We feel a closeness to her be- unto herself, offering life, affection and nour- cause of her role in salvation history and because of her close- ishment; so now gather these women into ness to Jesus. We venerate Mary because we know that she can your embrace and bless them. bring us closer to God.

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Give them joy in the love, growth, and holiness of the children and MONTH OF MARY people they care for and serve so generously. The month of May is one rich in tradition and a beautiful time of Grant that we, their families and friends, may honor them always the year to honor our heavenly mother. Mother Mary, pray for us! with a spirit of profound respect. We ask this through Jesus, the Son of Mary, who is our Lord forever and ever. Amen

isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer F Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms who have given us life and to all the women who have taught us to love with com- passion, devotion and sacrifice! Here are a few thoughts and quips on being a Mom. Hope you enjoy!!

• Spanish proverb: An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest. • Abraham Lincoln: No man is poor who has had a godly mother. • One evening a man was chatting with his mother about how she felt she had changed as a mother from the first child to the last of six. She told him she had mellowed a lot over the child- raising years. “When your oldest sister coughed or sneezed, I immediately called the ambulance,” she explained. “When your youngest brother swallowed a dime, I just told him it was coming out of his allowance.” • A grandmother was babysitting her young grandson. Sudden- ly he asked, “Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?” As the grandmother mentally polished her halo, she asked, “No, how are we alike?” “You’re both very old,” he replied. • Silence is golden. Unless you have kids. Then silence is just suspicious. • Every day I wake up and think: How on Earth did I become this much like my mother? • “It’s not easy being a mom. If it were easy, fathers would do it.” – Betty White • If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way your mom told you to do it from the start. • “My mother’s menu consisted of two choices: Take it or leave it.” – Buddy Hackett • “A suburban mother’s role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after.” – Peter De Vries • Children are a great comfort in your old age – and they help you reach it faster, too. • “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” – Milton Berle

And a few wonderful quotes from one of my all-time favorite writ- ers, Erma Bombeck:

• When my kids become wild and unruly, I use a nice, safe play- www.catholiccharities.net pen. When they’re finished, I climb out. • When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?” it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway. • Thanks to my mother, not a single cardboard box has found its way back into society. We receive gifts in boxes from stores that went out of business twenty years ago. • The term “working mother” is redundant. • It’s the three pairs of eyes that mothers have to have...One pair that see through closed doors. Another in the back of her head...and, of course, the ones in front that can look at a child when he goofs up and reflect “I understand and I love you” without so much as uttering a word.

Happy Mother’s Day!!! If you wish to contact me, please send an email to [email protected].

Memorial Day Weekend Retreat at Mundelein Seminary

Enjoy the natural beauty of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake campus while engaging in personal spiritual reflection and Catholic devotions on retreat from Friday, May 28 to Sunday, May 30 with Fr. Bradley Zamora.

The weekend includes a private room with bathroom, outdoor More information to follow! Mass, a walk around Saint Mary’s lake, outdoor , and more. All are welcome.

Full details and registration: //www.usml.edu/retreat

I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit

John 15:16

Register now for Fall REP!

Registration for the 2021 - 2022 Religious Education Program opened March 1st. St. Mary will again offer both a Summer and Fall session. Please register as soon as possible to allow the parish to plan for the year.

Registration this year will be online only with links posted at the parish website. Anyone needing assistance with registration can call the parish office.

There are limited spots remaining for Summer REP. Fall classes are still open at all grade levels. See the parish website for regis- tration information.

Catechists Needed for REP

Do you love sharing your faith? The St. Mary Religious Education Program is made possible by the many volunteer catechists who share their faith with the children they teach. We cannot support our large program without their help. If you love kids, love your faith and would like to share it, please consider this important ministry. If you are interested in information on becoming a cate- chist or assistant catechist for the St. Mary REP program, please contact Grant Bright, Director of Faith Formation, at [email protected] or leave a message at the parish office 847- 223-0010.

For questions or more information on IGNITE YOUTH GROUP contact Grant Bright at [email protected]

May is MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behav- ior or mood. These conditions deeply impact day-to-day living and may also affect the ability to relate to others. If you have — or think you might have — a mental illness, the first thing you must know is that you are not alone. Mental health conditions are far more common than you think, mainly because people don’t like to, or are scared to, talk about them. However: 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24 (NAMI.org) The Archdiocese of Chicago has a Commission on Mental Illness and a plethora of resources to help you know that you are not alone in your journey. Dea- con Al Sedivy and Diane Mulroe are members of the commission. We are here for you if you would like to talk or if you would like some resources. Additionally, the commission offers a monthly prayer service (via Zoom) where you are offered the opportunity to pray, reflect, share and/or listen to others who have mental health issues or who are family members of someone with mental health issues. Please plan to join us on Tuesday, May 25th. Contact Diane in the parish office to register.

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. Amy Herchenbach Kathie Lackie Thomas Hall Sheila Tracy Robert Pettinger Richard Goss Jim Del Favero Dan Sladek George Schordje John Chojanacki Darlene Michalski Brandon Beth Gene Olsen Maria Archuleta Ellen Boyd Dan McNamee Catherine Byrne Patricia Slovak Judi Hertel Valentina Hierzer Marjorie Robinson Don Gragnani Teresa Glavin Michelle Ricafranca Sandy Washburn Bud Maney Karen Ernst June Garrison Robert Collins Bridget Kott

Please remember in your prayers: Colin McRae Ed Machak Bill Monahan Lisa Sinkovec *please notify Diane if you May the God of compassion hold us in the palm would like to be included or of His hand when we feel weary and alone in our Joe Muccianti Andrew Stall removed from this prayer list. suffering. May ours be the look of compassion Stephanie Warner Mary Riordan and the touch of comfort to those who reach out Barry Heinrichs Jill Schwartz to us in their time of need. And may the blessing Pam Moizo Ed Gumabay of compassion be with us all. P. Normile

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED: Marian Friello, Bud Aiken, Ryan Nitch, Daniel McCormack and Lillian Schmitt

Eternal rest grant unto him/her, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him/her. May he/ she rest in peace. Amen. May his/her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. 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 Penance 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 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 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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