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 Christ 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 Gospel, 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 Bible 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 Annunciation 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 Jesus 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 parable 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.