Vision: That all generations at St. Mary and in the surrounding community encounter Jesus 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 ANNUNCIATION | MUNDELEIN Mass Schedule: Follow us on social media: Sat. 5:00 PM Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30 AM Weekday Mass 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. Let the example of their faith and tenderness shine forth. © 2021 Loyola Press. All rights reserved. www.loyolapress.com 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.