SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 ● 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Living God’s Word “Renounce your possessions,” the Gospel insists (Luke 14:33). We can’t say that we always have. Rather, it seems that we’ve often done more accumulating than renouncing. And yet each accumulation may have made room for one more way of being made new as the disciples we all are called to become.

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Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Cor 5:1-8; Ps 5:5-7, 12; Lk 6:6-11, or, for Labor Day, any readings from the Mass “For the Blessings of Human Labor,” nos. 907-911 Tuesday: 1 Cor 6:1-11; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 6:12-19 Wednesday: 1 Cor 7:25-31; Ps 45:11-12, 14-17; Lk 6:20-26 Thursday: Mi 5:1-4a or Rom 8:28-30; Ps 13:6; Mt 1:1-16, 18-23 [18-23] Friday: 1 Cor 9:16-19, 22b-27; Ps 84:3-6, 12; Lk 6:39-42 Saturday: 1 Cor 10:14-22; Ps 116:12-13, 17-18; Lk 6:43-49 Sunday: Ex 32:7-11, 13-14; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 17, 19; 1 Tm 1:12-17; Lk 15:1-32 [1-10]

Weekend Mass Times:

Sat. 5:00pm Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am

www.stmaryfc.org

Harvest Fest is next Saturday!

Please join us for great fun, food and beverages!

Mass Intentions Monday, September 5, Theresa of Calcutta, Religious 9:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Tuesday, September 6 8:00AM †Fr. Eugene Keusal req. Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation †Frank Skradski, Sr. req. Victoria Hansen Wednesday, September 7 8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family †Edward Wedge req. Joe & Kathy Scarpino Thursday, September 8, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

8:00AM †Dorothy Rymza req. Her Husband Steve 9:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Friday, September 9, Saint Peter Claver 8:00AM †Dorothy Reynolds req. Her Husband Jack Reynolds Saturday, September 10 5:00PM †Sr. Grace Panettieri req. The Family †Josephine Panettieri req. The Family †John Pryga req. His Wife Rosemarie & Family †Amy Heinzinger req. Jon & Sue Matousek †Judy Valanicus Sunday, September 11 7:30AM †Paul Obenauf req. Roxane Obenauf †Lorraine Untz req. Bernie & Mercedes Lenzen 9:30AM †Robert Look req. Fr. Jerome J. Jacob †Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family †Lina Fruscione req. The Family †Raymond Wetli req. Parish Life Commission †Bernie Zirko req. Karl & Mary Rita Kompare 11:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation

Mass Times 5:00PM 7:30AM 9:30AM 11:30AM

Presiders Fr. Alexander Fr. Alexander Fr. Jacob Fr. Alexander

Deacons Deacon Gary Deacon Gary Deacon Mike Preach Deacon Bob

Lectors C. Hendricks B. Machak

P. Coughlin P. Tekampe

M Ori B. Slack

J. Matousek J. Koch

LITURGICAL MINISTERS September 10 & 11, 2016

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon D. Suhling L. Kandefer D. Washburn S. Washburn J. Schwartz E. Bujan A. Bujan S. Tracy

Deacon M. Manning M. Manning L. Zucco C. Cline K. Lenzen R. Peterson D. Fuller

Deacon D. Slatr S. Gunther E. Leuthner D. Leuthner C. Perrelle A. Perrelle K. Pieniazkiewicz H. Stumpf & M. Stumpf

Deacon S. Poletto S. Matousek S. Ropke J. Olorvida K. Crotty J. Weiler D. Weiler

The Week Ahead Sunday, September 4 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 12:30PM Simbang Gabi Meeting Monday, September 5 Labor Day Parish Office Closed 9:00AM Mass Tuesday, September 6 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM St. Vincent de Paul Meeting 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study 7:30PM REP Planning Meeting Wednesday, September 7 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM To Teach Who Christ Is Meeting 7:00PM Adoration for High School Thursday, September 8 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mass 9:15AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 7:30PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal Friday, September 9 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, September 10—Harvest Fest 9:30AM Religious Education Program 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children 6:00PM Harvest Fest Sunday, September 11 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM Family Catechesis 1:00PM Baptismal Preparation for 2nd & 3d Time Parents The next meeting and luncheon will be

Monday, September 12, 2016, in the church meeting rooms. Have any questions, please call Joyce Ladewig at 847-543-0715.

Dear Parishioners, Labor Day is celebrated unlike any other national holiday because it is different in nature. Labor Day is not

dedicated to war heroes or to one remarkable person, but rather to all who work. Labor Day was first celebrated in New York in 1884. It was intended to provide a holiday to recognize the hard work of ordinary men and women and their contribution to society. It marked the beginning of labor unions and the or-ganization of workers with the intent to ensure that workers’ basic human rights would be protected and respected. The fair treatment of employees and a safe working environment are an essential part of promoting the dignity of every human life. Pope Saint John Paul II said: “Workers want to share in the responsibility and creativity of the very work process. Work is a gift to be appreciated, not a burden to escape. You are a steward of the talents God gave you, and you’ve been entrust-ed to use them to their fullest.” Certainly there are many types of work that are difficult and burdensome. Yet when we recog-nize the difference our work makes and how it helps others, we can gain a sense of pride and fulfillment. Let us pray for all who labor and those who are seeking meaningful employment. May God bless the work entrusted to each of us. Next Saturday, September 10th is St. Mary’s 4th Annual Harvest Fest, which is celebrated on our beautiful parish grounds. I am very grateful to Chris Smola and the dedicated committee that has been working on this festival for months. Harvest Fest is the largest social event of the year and the only parish fund raiser of the year. The majority of the net funds raised are a direct result of the parish raffle. I am very grateful to Rita Gunther for her hard work managing the ticket sales and all who have helped to distribute raffle tickets. If you have not yet purchased yours, it is not too late! Harvest Fest is a great opportunity to gather with parishioners and friends in a safe and family friendly environment. I hope to see you next Saturday night!

Blessing Prayer for Labor Day Heavenly Father, bless the work of our hands. Help us to be good stewards of the talents and skills you have entrusted to us. May we always be grateful for those whose labors contribute to a more just and moral society. Helps us to be good stewards of the work you have entrusted to us. We ask that you inspire and guide all who are seeking meaningful work. May those whose hands and hearts are tired or weary find comfort and rest. May the work and service that you have entrusted to each of us al-ways be pleasing to you. Amen. Let us pray for one another, Fr. Jerry

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Annual Catholic Appeal Update We continue to receive good news about the results of the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal! The most recent update from the Archdio-cese shows that so far 535 parishioners have pledged $199,336, of which $180,829 has already been paid! We are very grateful for the terrific response of our generous parishioners! If you have not yet made a pledge, you may still do so in the Parish Office or from the Stewardship tab on our parish web site. The Appeal is a large and critical source of funding for the Archdiocese and the parish. All money received that exceeds our parish goal of $77,229 is returned to St. Mary. As in previous years, this “rebate” is a very important source of funding for the functioning of our parish and its ministries. The Appeal rebate also helps us to address critical big ticket items and emergency repairs that are outside the scope of our normal budget. For example, proceeds from the 2015 Appeal helped us to repair our two cam-pus water wells and the air conditioning in Diantha Hall. St. Mary also directly benefits from Archdiocesan programs for Catholic Schools, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, and Lay Ministry Formation (among others) that are supported by gifts to the Annu-al Appeal. We thank everyone for your generous pledges and pay-ments to the Appeal. We are very grateful for all those who sacri-fice to support the Archdiocese and St. Mary of the Annunciation!

Labor Day Mass Monday, September 5, 9:00 AM in the Big Church Begin your observance of Labor Day with the celebration of the Eucharist.

Invited The Good News is that we have all been invited—invited to the Kingdom, invited to be disciples. It’s a life-changing invitation, and like so many other such invitations, it requires a great deal of deliberation and discernment. Whether we choose marriage, ordination, single life, or community life, we know the serious planning and consideration that accompany these profound decisions. Like the tower-builder in the Gospel, we have weighed both the monetary and emotional cost. We have pondered and planned our lives in the direction to which we be-lieve God has called us. And while we pray for guidance and ac-ceptance of God’s will, we often fail to understand so much. Like Solo-mon, we turn to God for wisdom and counsel in our life-changing deci-sions.

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Pray the Daily Rosary Please join other parishioners in the Eucharistic Chapel following the 8:00 AM Mass Monday through Thursday.

Pray the Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is prayed in the Eucharistic Chapel on Fridays immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass .and 3:00 PM during Adoration of

the Blessed Sacrament.

The Family Rosary Join us for Family Rosary Saturday Devotion, requested by Our Lady of Fatima, every First Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM.

St. Mary Parish has a new After-Hours Emergency

Telephone Number

224-358-3210

Are Your Children Registered for Religious Education Program? The Fall session of REP begins in September. If you have not yet registered your children, kindly contact Sue Matousek, Director of Religious Edu-cation.

smatous@stmota.org or 847-223-0010

Choir Rehearsals Resume September 7

Singers Sought for Vibrant Parish Ministry

Our parish choir rehearses on Wednesday nights, 7:00–9:00 PM, and sings for the 9:30 AM Sunday Mass, September through May. We also sing for Christmas Eve Mass, Holy Week liturgies, and holy days of obligation. Singers of high school age and older, of all levels of experience, are invited to sing with us. See Fred Vipond at the organ console after any weekend Mass or contact him: fvipond@stmota.org.

Featured CD for September The Resurrection of Jesus:

Fact or Fiction by

Dr. Steven Smith

Come to grips with “what really happened to Jesus” as Dr. Steven Smith explores Resurrection narratives from the vantage point of each of the four Gospels as well as many of the vital medical details of Ro-man crucifixion. Dr. Steven Smith is a professor of Sacred Scripture at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary, in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Dr. Smith earned his Ph.D from Loyola University in Chicago, where he specialized in the study of the Gospels and their relationship to the Old Testament.

Feature CDs can be found at the wooden kiosk in the narthex. Please remember a $3 donation per CD is suggested to allow the parish to

continue the program and offer new material.

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Sunday Collection August 28, 2016 $ 21,165.19

Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21,288.00

Difference $ (122.81)

Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 191,834.82

Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 191,592.00

Difference $ 242.82

Difference vs. Last Year $ (5,484.63)

*Note: YTD amount reflects updates by bank to postings and adjustments.

Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief:

Bonnie Beauvais. Marty Lavin, Shelly Ratajczak and for the repose of all who have recently died:

William Buchholz, Janine Polidori

Youth Ministry Calendar Youth Ministry is gearing up for a new year! Our 2016-2017 Calendar can be found on the Information Ki-osk in the Narthex and on the parish website. Contact Benjamin Valle at bvalle@stmota.org with any ques-

tions or to be added to our youth ministry email lists.

Need a ride? Can you offer a ride? Requests are often made by St. Mary parishioners who would like to get to Mass but are in need of a

ride. If you are coming to Mass anyway and are willing to pick up and drive someone to and from church, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office. Those seeking rides will be connected with those willing to provide rides. More information: dmulroe@stmota.org

High School Confirmation Class Forming Classes are now forming for those in high school who have yet to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you have a son or daughter who missed the preparation classes during their 8th Grade year, this is a great opportunity for teens to prepare to receive the sacrament with their peers! Contact Benjamin Valle at bvalle@stmota.org or 847-223-0010 ext 230 for further infor-mation.

Feast Day of Mary Thursday, September 8th, The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Please join us after the 8:00 AM Mass in the Eucharist Chapel as we recite the Rosary, all are welcome.

Accompanist Sought for School Masses Pianist needed for St. Mary School Masses, Thursday mornings, 9:00 –9:45 AM. Experience in playing for Catholic Mass is helpful, but not required. You would work with an experienced cantor; all music is chosen for you. This is a volunteer position. Please contact Fred Vipond, parish music director: fvipond@stmota.org 847-223-0010

Save the Date 15th Annual Ladies’ Tea

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 9:15 a.m.

GuestSpeaker:Sr.GaelGensler

ATributetoMothers

For all mothers - for those who are, for those who have gone before and for those who will come after us.Give thanks for the mother who nurtured you to become the woman that you are today.Come and celebrate and give thanks to our God, the source of all life.

Tickets on sale September 11, 17-18, 24-25 $12 each Contact Kathleen Arata kmunited@comcast.net

847-949-0668 with any questions or to help with the event

St. Mary Prayer Angels As members of St. Mary's parish faith community, it is our responsibility to re-member in spiritual ways those among us who are ill in mind, body, or spirit. We

have a ministry under Human Concerns called “St. Mary’s Prayer An-gels” ministry. This ministry is for anyone who has regular access to their email and agrees to pray for the intentions and needs of our par-ish community as they arise. How it works: If you are in need of urgent prayers for yourself or a family member,

you simply email your request to Diane Mulroe dmul-roe@stmota.org and then your request will be added to the next outgoing Prayer Angels email.

If you would like to be a praying member of the Prayer Angels Minis-try, you subscribe to receive emails. Once you are subscribed, you will periodically receive an email with the names of those who are in need of urgent prayers as well as the names of our beloved deceased. As a member of the ministry, you agree to pray for those in need of our love and support.

Permission must be given by either the individual or a family member to add the prayer request to the Prayer Angels email. All prayers that parishioners entrust to us are confidential to the St. Mary Prayer An-gels only and are not to be forwarded or posted on any form of social network. If you would like to join this ministry, please visit the wel-come page on the St. Mary of the Annunciation website http://www.stmaryfc.org/#/welcome and click on the graphic “Click here to join the parish email lists” or email Diane Mulroe and you will be added to the subscription and email distribution for St. Mary Prayer Angels.

Worship Commission Ministry Fair September 17 & 18

How will you share your gift with the parish?

Altar Servers Open to young parishioners in 4th through 12th grades. These young people develop initiative and forethought by assisting the priest and deacon at Mass. Greeters and Ushers A personal welcome helps engage a worshiper. Ushers and Greeters assist where needed, from helping to find seats, taking up the offertory collection, to giving emergency assistance. Eucharistic Ministers Teens and adults are trained and mandated by the Archdiocese to act as extraordinary ministers of Communion. Lectors Teens and adults are trained for the proclamation of the Word. Sacristans The many articles required for the celebration of the sacraments are the area of sacristans, from candles and cups to vesture and linens. Music Ministry Helping the assembly sing God’s praises, as well as exercising their own particular role in the sacred liturgy, is the goal of music ministers. Along with the Contemporary Choir and the Parish Choir, we would like to organize a funeral choir and a children’s choir. Eucharistic Adoration The Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration one day each month. Adorers as well as additional coordinators are sought. Wedding Coordinators These persons assist the brides, grooms, attendants, and their fami-lies with the details associated with the wedding liturgy both in the planning and on the day of the wedding. Rosary and Divine Mercy Ministry These dedicated persons recite the Rosary after daily Mass Monday through Thursday, and the Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet on Fridays immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass. The Family Rosary is recited every first Saturday of the month at 4:30 PM. Simbang Gabi St. Mary’s is the site of one of the nine Lake County area novena Masses in preparation for Christmas. Along with a festive celebration of the Eucharist, a reception with food and fellowship is offered. Call-Me Ministry Even though you may have the desire, you may not have the ability to regularly commit to a ministry. Call-Me ministers share their contact information with ministries in which they have an interest. When extra help is needed, ministry coordinators give these ministers a call.

F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer

Today’s Gospel reading asking us to “hate” our families and renounce all possessions makes us VERY uncomfortable. If

we are honest with ourselves, we can see that we have many things (to the point that our garages are full and some of us rent storage units to hold even more stuff). We are not only attached to those things we have but we want even more! Yet, Jesus tells

us to renounce our possessions. And how are we to understand his instruction to also renounce the people we love and who love us? It’s not that having things is somehow inherently bad. Nor does Jesus literally mean that we should hate our families. Rather, it is our attach-ment to possessions (or family obligations) to the point that we place them ahead of God and the needs of others that is bad. Jesus’ point is that we need relinquish whatever owns us and diverts or dilutes our love for God and our neighbors, whether that is material “stuff,” family bonds, desires for pleasure or control or... This teaching is a far cry from the so-called “gospel of wealth” offered by some television evan-gelists who claim Jesus wants us to be materially rich. Sometimes I wonder if these folks have ever read the Gospels! Consider the follow-ing reflection from Catholic author Tom McGrath: Have you ever felt like a camel? I did several years ago. My family and I were on a long-awaited vacation to Italy where my wife and I had studied together in our junior year of college. Back in college I traveled all over Europe with just a small backpack and not even a credit card to my name. But this time we were loaded down like pack animals. You never real-ize just how much stuff you’ve packed until you drag it with you up and down the canals of Venice like a mini-caravan. As I lugged my over-sized rolling suitcase up the steps of the Grand Canal I realized all too well just how encumbered my life had become. And so I worry when-ever [the] reading of the “camel through the eye of a needle” gospel comes around. Sometimes I look around my house at all the accoutre-ments I’ve gathered, and I feel very much like a dromedary loaded down with wares. A while back an environmental group suggested that people carry around with them all the trash they produce in a week. All of it. Chick-en bones and empty shampoo bottles, old Kleenexes and Popsicle sticks, tin cans and Starbucks cups. Then we’d know just how many trappings we rely on to sustain the life we lead. And it might also give us a glimpse of how our life can get too caught up acquiring and main-taining “things” rather than enjoying the freedom that comes from knowing God’s love is sufficient. We need to understand the “all in” commitment that is required to be a disciple. Tepid going-through-the-motions will not cut it. Giving God and the work of the Gospel the remnant of whatever remains of our attention and time after we’ve taken care of oneself and family will not cut it. May we learn to simplify our lives and work to rid ourselves of the unnecessary attachments which divert us from having a proper reliance on God. Let us take this Labor Day not only as a respite from

ACDVO Needs to Hear from You The Archdiocesan Committee on Domestic Violence Outreach is working with Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Urban Re-search & Learning (CURL), the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law and the Chicago Foundation for Women to re-search how public K-12 Illinois schools respond to the needs of stu-dent survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence. The project will be used to improve Illinois state policy. We need stories from student survivors, parents, and school staff about their experiences. This valuable input will help shape policy to ensure all schools meet the needs of youth survivors. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Interviews can be conduct-ed by phone or in-person and a cash stipend is paid to survivors for participating. If you would like to share your story, or if you would like more information, please contact Jennifer Cossyleon at 773-508-8502, jcossyleon@luc.edu.

Prayer for Vocations God of Love, You call us to live in your love through the grace of our baptism.

Bless us with the courage to carry out the mission of Jesus. Grant us open and generous hearts to see the needs of others and to respond with compassion.

May the Church be blest with women and men who are dedicated to you through marriage, the single life, the diaconate, priesthood, and the consecrated life.

It is in Christ and through Christ that we offer ourselves to you now and forever. Amen.

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our jobs, but also as a time to recommit our time, energy, talents and resources to the work of the Gospel – to concretely helping those suf-fering from a lack of proper employment, nourishment, housing, etc. Lastly, I hope you will join me and your fellow parishioners for great time of community, food and entertainment at Harvest Fest next week-end! If you wish to contact me, just leave a note in the Parish Office or send an email to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

We’ll Take It! Grateful to Take It! Society of St. Vincent de Paul While you're doing summer cleaning, packing your son/daughter for college, updating an old wardrobe or redecorating, remember to set aside items you no longer want for the SVDP collection which will be held at church before and after masses September 17 & 18. SVDP will have a trailer in the parking lot for easy drop-off. Tell friends and neighbors. Your donations help us serve those in need with ba-sics for human dignity. If you have any questions, email to svdpkda@gmail.com. Tax receipts will be given at the trailer. Suggested Items: (ITEMS SHOULD BE GENTLY USED, CLEAN AND IN WORKING CONDITION) CLOTHING Colder weather is coming: coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarfs, boots Children’s clothing Children’s clothing 6yrs +, especially Women’s and Men’s clothing Shoes SMALL APPLIANCES Microwaves Coffee Makers Blenders Mixers Can Openers Toaster Ovens ELECTRONICS Stereo Equipment (Portable) Speakers Musical Instruments Radios Clocks & Clock Radios

KITCHEN & HOUSEHOLD Pots & Pans Plates, bowls, cups, glasses China & Silverware Figurines Jewelry Linens

St. Mary of the Annunciation Bereavement Ministry

10 Week Grief Support Group:

“FINDING HOPE/HEALING HEARTS” One of North America's leading grief educators, Dr. Alan Wolfelt has written many books about healing in grief. In compassionate, down-to-earth language, Understanding Your Grief describes ten touch-stones—or trail markers—that are essential physical, emotional, cogni-tive, social, and spiritual signs for mourners to look for on their journey through grief. This book is his most comprehensive, covering the es-sential lessons that mourners have taught him in his three decades of working with the bereaved. Think of your grief as a wilder-ness—a vast, inhospitable for-est. You must journey through this wilderness. To find your way out, you must become acquainted with its terrain and learn to follow the sometimes hard-to-find trail that leads to healing. In the wilderness of your grief, the touchstones are your trail markers. They are the signs that let you know you are on the right path. When you learn to identify and rely on the touchstones, you will find your way to hope and healing. This weekly group will meet at St. Mary of the Annunciation for 10 consecutive Thursdays, September 15–November 17, 2016, 6:30–8:00pm. The group size is limited so register now! The $30.00 registration fee covers the cost of the two books. To register, contact Diane Mulroe at the St. Mary parish office. dmulroe@stmota.org or call 847-223-0010 Here is what has been said about the experience of the Finding Hope/Healing Hearts group: “[The group] normalized feelings and situations; felt comfort with new friends; hope was built”

“That I’m not the only one going through this; that slowly it will get better; there will be ups and downs”

“Commonality and continuity; facilitators compassionate and real in their approach; each person has added to the group”

“Enjoyed sharing experiences with others in the group; realizing I’m not crazy after all.”

Sisters of Charity Federation Online Discernment Retreat Sept. 25-29, 2016 Meet with a sister via Skype or phone to reflect on retreat materials and discernment of religious life. Pray and meet

right where you are, on your time! For single Catholic women ages 18-40. Sponsored by the Daughters of Charity and Sisters of Charity. For more infor-mation, contact Sister Virginia Ann Brooks, D.C., at sistervirgini-aann.brooks@doc.org or 812-963-7559. Register online at http://called2.be/297AiEM.

10th Anniversary Light of the World Retreat Right here at St. Patrick’s October 7,8, 9 and evening of October10th, 2016

Come and discover what over 400 parishioners already have… JESUS’ LOVE FOR YOU!

For more information and/or to register Please visit us online at: www.stpatrickwadsworth.org Click the “Ask Me” button on the right Or visit us during the Welcome Café in the narthex The weekend of September 10 & 11 Be Love. Be Light.

World Wide Marriage Encounter Weekend Today’s Gospel reading may sound a bit harsh at first, but it is meant to wake us up to the fact that God must be first place in our lives if we are to be a disciple of Christ. Find out how to live out God’s design for your marriage. Strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacra-ment by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Oc-tober 7-9, 2016 or December 9-11, 2016, both at Elk Grove Village, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For reservations/information, call Jim & Kris at 630-577-0778 or contact us through http://wwme-chicagoland.org .

Bake Sale To all members of St. Mary of the Annunciation Senior Club October 22 a & 23 23 Time is flying by—Summer is almost at its end and Fall leaves will soon be falling, which means our Bake Sale is right around the cor-ner. In order to have a successful fund-

raiser for our Club, it takes all members to participate. We are asking each member to bake and package each item so it is ready to sell. Some suggestions that have been made are: • Instead of presenting one large cake, consider cutting it in half or

quarters. • We have many people who live alone or would like to buy 2 or 3

items that will give them more variety. • Please identify your items such as nuts, chocolate or gluten free,

etc. We will accept bakery donations on Saturday, October 22 and Sun-day, October 23, starting at 7:30A.M. If you are unable to provide baked goods, we respectfully request a cash donation. A sign-up sheet will be passed at our September meeting with times and positions when help is really needed to take care of customers. Please be generous with your time. Thank you for your support. We couldn’t do it without you!

Ministry of Care…What Is It? Visits to Homes: Do you know a friend, neighbor or relative who is no longer able to attend Mass? Many homebound persons participate in the Mass by watching the Mass on TV. But they miss a key element by not being able to

receive the Eucharist. We have a ministry which brings prayers and Communion to the homebound called “Ministry of Care” or MOC. Min-isters of Care typically visit on a weekly basis and thereby bring the love and support of the community of St. Mary’s Church to them. All Ministers of Care have received archdiocesan training and participate in ongoing faith formation opportunities. If you or someone you know is interested in having a Minister of Care come and visit, please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office. dmul-roe@stmota.org

‘Sing Me Home’ Concert featuring Tony Alanso and Jeanne Cotter

December 3rd, 7:00 PM here at St. Mary

Catholic Womens’ Club of Lake County FALL PILGRIMAGE OCTOBER 27, 2016 Come join us on a pilgrimage to Merrillville, Indiana to

the shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Bus will depart from St. Dismas parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and will return around 4:30 p.m. Cost is $35.00 per person and will include the transportation, tour, tip and lunch. Please make checks out to Catholic Women's Club of Lake County. All monies need to be in by October 13, 2016. You can send your checks with a completed registration form to Mary Pat Leahy, at 31 Lancaster Circle, Gurnee, IL 60031. If you have questions, please call 847-263-6041 or 847-265-1016. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please print NAME :________________________________________________ PARISH:_______________________________________________ ADDRESS :_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________________________ E-MAIL:________________________________________________ CASH: $ _______________________________________________ CHECK#: _______ $____________________________ MONEY ORDER#:_________$____________________ If submitting additional registrations, please include the names on a separate piece of paper with this registration.

Are You Widowed? Have you reached a cross roads? Are you at a turning point? Do you want to move forward with your life, while still treasuring your memo-ries? Two Retreat/Workshops for Widowed Women & Men October 22 & 23, Nazareth Retreat House, Batavia November 5 & 6, Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer, on the campus of Alvernia Manor, Lemont Overnight accommodations included, no commuters Contact Joyful Again Widowed Ministry 708-354-7211 joyfulagain7211@gmail.com www.joyfulagain.org

Chicago’s Got Sisters! Retreat Chicago October 7-8, 2016 Pray and share with Sisters from differ-ent religious communities in the Chica-go area as you discern your vocation. This weekend is a great opportunity to serve and be a part of community life, while asking questions about discern-ment and getting answers in real time. For single Catholic women ages 18-40. Sponsored by the Office for Religious/

Chicago Archdiocesan Vocation Association. For more information, contact Sister Theresa Sullivan, D.C., at sisterthere-sa.sullivan@doc.org or 812-963-7556. Visit http://called2.be/CGSOct16 to register.

Who do you turn to when you need someone to talk to? You may feel worried or low and need some help in dealing with your challenges. You may be concerned about issues in your marriage. Talking to a professional counselor is a great way to find new ways to cope with your issues. Holbrook Counseling is a part of Catholic Charities and helps people from all around Lake County. We have affordable fees and are in network with BCBS and Aetna PPOs. Get-ting started is easy. Make a call to 847-782-4049 to start getting the help you need.

Lake County Catholic Prayer Breakfast SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 , 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Round Lake with celebrant Bishop George Rassas followed by a hot catered breakfast and special presentation by Fr. Brian Mullady, O.P. at the Banquet Route 60. This year's theme is "Render unto Caesar." Tickets are $25 per person or $250 for tables of 10. For more information or to register call 847-723-7022 or online at www.wsficatholicradio.org/events-tickets The event is sponsored by the Lake County Right to Life, the Institute on Religious Life and WSFI 88.5 FM Catholic Radio.

6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Volleyball Experience Thursday, September 15, 6 PM, Salvi Arena, Carmel Catholic H. S. The Experience: Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade are invited to cheer on the Corsairs of Carmel Catholic as they take on Bulldogs of Grant High School in a varsity girls’ volleyball match. In addition, participants will:

Play interactive volleyball skill games Receive prizes and giveaways Meet the coach and players after the game

Wear Carmel Catholic spirit wear to the game and receive a free popcorn and pop coupon redeemable at the CCHS concession stand! Parents and siblings are welcome; all prospective families will receive FREE ADMIS-SION. Register: Pre-register your student for this event at carmelhs.org/volleyball.

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 Church requires at least four months’ time before the marriage for adequate 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. Please call the parish office to schedule a time to register. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available at the parish office.

Mass

Saturday 5:00 PM

Sunday 7:30 AM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM

Weekday Monday—Friday

8:00 AM

PARISH NUMBER 847-223-0010

Parish Emergency

224-358-3210

22333 W. Erhart Road •Mundelein, Illinois 60060 •WWW.STMARYFC.ORG Email: parish@stmota.org Parish Fax number 847-223-5960 Pre K–5 School: 847-223-4021 Frassati Catholic Academy (Grades 6–8) 847-487-5600

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

Parish Staff Rev. Jerome Jacob Ext. 213

Pastor FrJerry@stmota.org

Rev. Matthew Alexander Ext. 212 Associate Pastor FrMatt@stmota.org

Deacons Mike O’Malley, Gary Kupsak, Robert Poletto, Mike Alandy

Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 234 Director of Music & Liturgy FVipond@stmota.org

Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education SMatous@stmota.org

Ms. Diane Mulroe Ext. 216 Director of Human Concerns DMulroe@stmota.org

Mr. Benjamin Valle Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry BValle@stmota.org

Dcn. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations HFischer@stmota.org

Ms. Tammy Kleckner Ext. 310 Principal, CCLC cclcprincipal@gmail.com Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant Bookkeeper@stmota.org Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant parish@stmota.org

Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 304 Site Manager rplage@stmota.org Mr. James Shaffer Mr. William Tangney Maintenance

Pastoral Council

Jon Matousek Mary Lou Loomis

Jen Pepping Cassandra Dye Kathy Lenzen Pete Coughlin Gina Debord

Jill Stowe Roni Hertel Dan Prezell

Sheila Dalton Carey Marciniak Marivie Alandy

Will Roberts Danielle LoMastro

Bob Lyman Sara Gunther