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In God’s House: “A time to be silent and a time to speak.”- Ecclesiastes 3:7-8

Saint Mary Catholic Church

19515 S. 115th Avenue, Mokena, IL 60448 | 708-326-9300 | stmarymokena.org


The Parish Office is open - Door #3 Office Hours: 8:30 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

Devotions: Daily Rosary 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. on Wednesdays from the start of the school year until May 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evenings Daily Divine Mercy Chaplet; Infant Jesus of Prague 8:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. on Wednesdays from the start of the school year until May Adoration Wednesdays immediately after morning Mass until Benediction at 6:30 p.m. St. Peregrine Devotion—cancelled 4th Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

Reconciliation/Confessions: Saturdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the chapel

The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered:

Daily Mass

8:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, June - August 7:30 a.m. Wednesday from start of school year until May* School Mass 8:30 a.m. from start of school year until May*

*In the event of our school closing for inclement weather, on a Wednesday, Daily Mass will remain at 7:30 a.m. and the School Mass at 8:30 a.m. will be cancelled.

*Saturday Vigil Mass 5:00 p.m. *Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 6:00 p.m. *Reservations required. Please call the parish office or see our website stmarymokena.org

Parish Directory Pastor: Fr. Dindo Billote Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mark Bernhard In Residence: Fr. Jacob Kolawole Deacons: Deacon Gary Bednar Deacon Bob Kaminski Deacon Peter Manning Deacon John Rex Parish Office: Parish Secretary, Erica Sestak Business Manager, Stephen J. Warunek Maintenance, Dave Bridges Director of Faith Formation, Melissa Novak Coordinator of Faith Formation, Danielle Kuboushek Director of Christian Service, Donna Hungerford Director of Sacred Music, Anna Pacek Associate Director of Sacred Music, Simonetta Pacek Director of Religious Education Gr. K-6, Christopher Aust Director of Religious Education Gr. 7 & 8, Craig Mazur Director of Youth Ministry, Craig Mazur Bulletin Editor, Katie Wade

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RCIA - Interested in becoming Catholic? Please contact the Director of Faith Formation at 708-326-9313. Baptisms - Baptisms are usually scheduled the first and third Sunday of the month at 12:15 p.m. following 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please contact the parish office to make arrangements for the baptismal preparation class. Marriages - Weddings need to be scheduled at least 6 months in advance upon approval of a priest. Remember to secure the church date before the reception hall. Please stop in the parish office to begin this process. Registration - New to St. Mary? Please stop in the parish office to complete our registration form or visit our website at www.stmarymokena.org. Anointing of the Sick - Please contact the parish office at 708-326-9300.

708-326-9330 708-326-9332 [email protected] 708-326-9348 [email protected] 708-326-9347 [email protected]

School Office: School Secretary, Debbie Dexter School Principal, Beth Cunningham Assistant School Principal, Jeanne Wolski


Peace and all good things!

Father Dindo

FORGIVENESS Nearly ten years before, a son and father had parted ways when the business they shared went bankrupt. The son blamed the father. They did not speak to each other again. Then the father became seriously ill. The mother called the son and told him he had better come soon. The son walked sheepishly into the hospital room. The father motioned his son to him and whispered: “Did you ever think you could do anything that would keep me from loving you?” Resentment and anger are foul things, the first reading from Sirach tells us. Remember the last things. Stop hating. Live by the commandments. As St. Paul writes to the Romans, we are to live for the Lord and die for the Lord. Jesus’ parable in today’s Gospel reminds us of God’s compassion. The immense sin of humanity has been forgiven and stricken from the record. We are to forgive others in the same way. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.


Moving into a new parish, like anything new, is always a little uncertain. If you have been seeking a parish com-munity in which to worship, to learn, to pray, to join in social activity, and to be of service to others, our doors and hearts are open. We are thankful that God has sent you to us, and we welcome you to our parish family of faith. To register in our parish family, you may come to the parish office or call the parish office at 708-326-9305 and forms will be sent by mail, or go to our website, click welcome and select new parishioner registration.

Welcome to Our Newly Registered Parishioners:

Giselle Guzman

John and Jennifer McCarthy Phillip and Jo Ann Britton

Fernando and Helen Guerrero God bless you always!

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Monday: Nm 21:4b-9; Ps 78:1-2, 34-38; Phil 2:6-11; Jn 3:13-17 Tuesday: 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a; Ps 100:1b-5; Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 Wednesday: 1 Cor 12:31 — 13:13; Ps 33:2-5, 12, 22; Lk 7:31-35 Thursday: 1 Cor 15:1-11; Ps 118:1b-2, 16ab-17, 28; Lk 7:36-50 Friday: 1 Cor 15:12-20; Ps 17:1bcd, 6-8b, 15; Lk 8:1-3 Saturday: 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49; Ps 56:10c-14; Lk 8:4-15 Sunday: Is 55:6-9; Ps 145:2-3, 8-9, 17-18; Phil 1:20c-24, 27a; Mt 20:1-16a

An Act of Spiritual Communion

for when Mass in not available

Video Chat with friends and family afterwards to discuss the readings.

Print the readings to create your own missal (Magnicat.com has made their digital version available for free!)


Pray for the Sick

Francis Bulow, Pamela DeGregorio, Janice Dobek, Vincent Felice, Barb Finn-Figliulo, Bradley Frank, Jerry Grabowski, Stanley Gondek, Dorothy Huffman, Deacon Bob Kaminski, Les Kazmierczak, Fr. Roger Kutzner, John Naril, Jennifer Naril, Chet Lockwood, Michele Lockwood, George Longino, Rich Milkeris, Natalie Mooi, Raymond O’Gorman, Matthew Orr, Bob Podlasek, Katherine Shanahan, Barbara Smith, Brandon Smith, Jerry White, Karen Yaeger

May God grant them healing!

St. Mary Masses Live-stream

Our Faith teaches us that at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Saints, Angels, all of Heaven are mystically

present. We too can share in being spiritually present at the Mass and are able to receive graces. Thanks

to modern technology, the faithful will be able to join spiritually and visually with the sacred liturgies offered

at St. Mary as these will be live-streamed via the Internet as public liturgies are curtailed.

We invite our Faithful to join us in prayer for the health of the sick, and for the protection of every individual

from this disease. We will implore God’s mercy that we are delivered.

St. Mary priests will offer private Mass via internet live-stream. The following private Masses celebrated by Fr. Dindo and Fr. Mark will be broadcast from St. Mary Catholic Church in Mokena at:

DAILY MASS 8:00 a.m.

You can attend from home at: https://www.facebook.com/stmarychurchmokena

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Mass

You can attend from home at: https://cutt.ly/stmarychurchmokena

To attend Mass in church, reservations are required.

Monday, September 14 8:00 a.m. The Sinal Family Tuesday, September 15 8:00 a.m. Joanne Bigelbach Wednesday, September 16 7:30 a.m. Dorothy Nylen 8:30 a.m. For the Intentions of the Celebrant Thursday, September 17 8:00 a.m. Patsy Meeker Friday, September 18 8:00 a.m. Mary Lerner Saturday, September 19 8:00 a.m.: Fred O’Reilly 5:00 p.m. Rocco Cartolano, Lorraine Targosz, Peter

Pranckus, Lawrence Hartigan, and Peg Barr Sunday, September 20 8:00am: Dorothy and Eugene Hart 9:30am: Carmen Gambino 11:00am: Kathleen Gordon 6:00pm: For the Poor Souls in Purgatory

Prayers for the Deceased

Please remember the faithful departed:

Cecilia Gaszak, Margaret Lanigan, Vince Egresits, James Simmons, Adeline Dobis

Eternal rest grant unto them

and let perpetual light shine upon them!


Please pray for the newly baptized.

St. Mary Catholic Church and the Diocese of Joliet are overjoyed to invite all the people of the Diocese of Joliet

and throughout the Church to join us in celebrating the installation of our new bishop, Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks,

later this month. On the eve of the Installation, Bishop Hicks will join our priests for a Vespers Service of Welcome at the

Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. This will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020. Bishop Hicks will be installed as the sixth Bishop of Joliet by the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, the Most

Reverend Archbishop Christophe Pierre, on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The Installation

Mass will also take place at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. Due to the gathering limitations in place during COVID-19, participation will be by invitation only. Both events

will be livestreamed for all to join us virtually at http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/ or http://

www.youtube.com/DioceseofJolietIL. Bishop Hicks will begin his service to the Diocese of Joliet on Wednesday, September 30. Correspondence and

invitations to activities, or requests for appointments on or after that date should be submitted to Julie Grzadzinski,

Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, at [email protected], (815) 221-6185, or at the Blanchette

Catholic Center, 16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, Illinois 60403. Heartfelt thanks are extended to the following who are serving as the Installation Committee. They are devoting

much time and effort to the planning and execution of the Installation. In addition to these, many volunteers are being

called upon to facilitate the events.

Co-Chairs:

o Very Reverend Richard Smith, Pastor – Holy Spirit, Naperville

o Maureen Harton, Diocesan Attorney, Diocese of Joliet

Committee Members:

o Reverend Ryan Adorjan,

o Carlos Briceno,

o Dr. David Castronovo,

o Sister Judith Davies, OSF,

o Deacon John Freund,

o Julie Grzadzinski,

o Nora Labanauskas,

o Reverend Burke Masters,

o Chris Nye,

o Deacon Len Penkala,

o Alex Rechenmacher,

o Elisabeth Román,

o Brian Schroeder,

o Danielle Schumacher,

o Sister Sharon Stola, OSB.

The continued prayers of all in the Joliet Diocesan Community are welcome as we rejoice in the

unfolding of our history.

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Q: I’ve been trying to help a family member come back to the church. They

seemed so “on fire” when they were younger, but have since lost their faith. A: Thank you for bringing this up. You are not alone; it has been said that Catholics make

up the largest Christian body in America, while fallen-away Catholics would constitute the

second-largest group, if they were a denomination. This means quite a few of the people

surrounding you at Mass are in the same boat. In addition, when you really love someone,

you are never content to “live and let live” when it comes to issues of, oh, I don’t know,

where they might spend their eternity.

There have been a number of surveys regarding why Catholics leave. Some of the

usual suspects are listed: disagreement with the content of the church’s teachings, being in

irregular marriages, a lack of being engaged by the way the Gospel is presented and being

treated poorly by the church’s representatives. Interestingly, some people say that they stay

away from the church simply because no one has asked them to come back.

There are many reasons why someone might have left the church. Therefore, practically

speaking, I think that it is important to begin the discussion by not talking. Listen. Why has

this person left the church? Have they simply “drifted” away due to a lack of motivation or

engagement? Or do they have serious questions that deserve a mature and thoughtful

response? It is almost always better to seek to understand before we even make an attempt

to be understood.

It is almost always better to seek to understand before we even make an attempt to be

understood. It is important for them to know that they can speak freely and honestly without

fear of you losing your temper. In addition, there is an ever-growing fear of “being judged.”

Because of this, any language or attitude that indicates you have made a judgment about

the choices of your family member can have a disastrous effect. We take our cue from Je-

sus, who clearly knew the right and wrong way to live, and yet knew when to be gentle with

that truth and when to be hard with it.

If your family member is able to point to a reason, I have found that trying to understand

the reason from their perspective is the kindest and most helpful way to proceed.

Remember, this isn’t about being right or winning, it is about sharing the love of Jesus

with someone for whom Jesus died. If they aren’t able to point to a reason (maybe they just

don’t really see any need for Jesus or the church), this is a good chance to exercise your

evangelization muscles.

Have you ever shared the Gospel with someone? I mean, have you ever told someone

about the difference Jesus has made in this world and in your life?

Remember, one of the reasons people leave the church is because the Gospel hasn’t

been presented to them in a way that was compelling and reached them where they were

living. Maybe you are the person who is in a position to invite them into a friendship with

Jesus. If you have never presented the Gospel of Jesus to anyone before, then you have

some homework to do.


Please remember we are all being affected during this horrible pandemic and some much more than others. This is the time as a Parish that we have to stay strong and support each other as much as possible. Please prayerfully consider continuing your financial support of our parish during this difficult time.

We depend on your support to continue the operations of St. Mary as well as its many ministries. Those of us whose finances are not impacted by the pandemic can continue to support the parish through Online Giving.

For those not currently contributing online and would like to learn how to, please consider signing up at https://osvonlinegiving.com/606. By doing this, you are saving and supporting the great work we have done and will continue to do in our future.

For those of us that do not want to give online, you can still contribute by mailing your donations to:

St. Mary Catholic Church P.O. Box 2 Mokena, Il 60448

We thank you for your support and for your prayers during this troubling time.

The Offertory for Sunday, September 6th will be published in the following bulletin, due to Labor Day weekend.

Thank you for your generosity!

Here is my invitation: Take some time in the next couple of days and really pray for the person

you love who has left the Church.

How would you tell them about Jesus and God’s love for them?

How would you invite them into a personal relationship with Jesus?

What are the areas of their life where the Gospel could find a foothold?

Don’t worry about knowing it all or having a super academic presentation of the Good News. I

recently spoke with some Catholic missionaries at Harvard. They said that everyone assumes

that those students will only respond to the most sophisticated arguments for Christianity. They

indicated that this wasn’t true; the students responded most quickly and fully to a clear

presentation of the relationship to which God was calling them through his Son, Jesus.

After this, pray for an opportunity. God’s grace is what changes hearts. Prepare how you

would share the Good News of Jesus in the context of the Catholic Church, and ask God to

prepare their hearts and provide an opening.

Written by Fr. Mike Schmitz. Source: https://bulldogcatholic.org/2016/04/14/you-can-bring-

someone-back-to-the-faith-but-first/

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IMPORTANT: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR WEEKEND MASSES. If there is extra space you may be able to sign in at the door. The registration process is not meant to alienate anyone. We have procedures in place to ensure everyone's safety. If you have any difficulty registering for weekend Masses, please call the Parish Office at (708) 326-9305. Other things to know for Weekend Masses:

• The dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains in place indefinitely. • Those most susceptible to contracting COVID-19 by virtue of age, medical condition or other vulnerability are strongly encouraged to watch our live-streamed Mass. • The church will be open fifteen minutes prior to each Mass. • We will provide hand sanitizer at the entrance Feel free to bring your own hand sanitizer to use as needed during Mass. • The 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass will continue to be live-streamed. • Seating capacity in the church is limited. -You must wear a mask or face covering at all times while inside the church. • 9:30 am Overflow Mass: Parishioners are welcome to watch the 9:30 a.m. Mass via live stream (You Tube or Facebook) from the parking lot and come forward during the Liturgy of the Eucharist to receive Communion at the appropriate time. A Eucharistic Minister will come to the main church entrance and spots will be indicated so that social distancing can be maintained outside. • There will not be worship aids or hymnals in the pews and no handshake of peace. • Follow the directions of our ushers and observe social distancing to receive Holy Communion. Communicants should sanitize their hands again before Communion. Please use your own hand sanitizer or the sanitizer provided by the parish. • Communion will be distributed in the hand only. When you come forward, please bow, and then make a little throne with your hands, placing your dominant hand under your non-dominant hand. • After receiving Communion, take two steps to the side, remove your mask and consume the Precious Host. Then replace your mask and return to your pew. • Communion from the cup is discontinued indefinitely. • After the final blessing and dismissal, you will be dismissed by an usher, pew-by-pew like at a wedding. • Please do not congregate in the narthex or parking lot before or after Mass.

CONFESSION: 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm every Saturday in the Chapel.

PRIVATE PRAYER: The Church is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 9:00pm Saturday, 8:30am - 5pm and 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Sundays.

We look forward to seeing you again!


Sacred Music


Adult Faith


Religious Education

It Is Not Too Late to Register

Don’t Delay, Register Today for 2020-2021 RE

Option A: In-person Instruction Option B: Home-Study. Before committing to option B, please read our Home-Study policy by accessing the link below or by visiting the Religious Education page of the parish website. https://www.stmarymokena.org/media/1/33/2020%20-%202021%20Home-Study%20Policy.pdf

Please view our protocols and procedures for in-person instruction at the link below or by visiting the religious education page of the parish website:

https://www.stmarymokena.org/media/1/33/Letter%20to%20Families%20Post-Approval.pdf These protocols and procedures have been certified by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet and meet all public health mandates currently in effect and the guidelines for schools as set forth by diocesan, state and federal agencies. Registration

To pay tuition in full, please complete the online registration at the link below:

https://www.stmarymokena.org/_modules/form.php?id=37

To utilize a payment plan, please call or e-mail the RE office to request the necessary paperwork be sent to you via e-mail or “snail mail”.

RE Office Phone: 708.326.9352 E-Mail: [email protected] OR [email protected]

Please consider becoming a catechist, catechist assistant, office assistant, substitute, or volunteering in another area for 2020-2021! Please fill out where you would like to volunteer by going to this link: https://www.stmarymokena.org/_modules/form.php?id=40

If Mother, Father, Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunt, or Uncle commit to serving as a Catechist and have a student in our program, tuition is FREE! If any of the aforementioned family members commit to serving as a Catechist Assistant, tuition is HALF OFF! Please contact the RE office BEFORE registering your student(s).

https://www.stmarymokena.org/media/1/33/2020%20-%202021%20Home-Study%20Policy.pdf

https://www.stmarymokena.org/media/1/33/Letter%20to%20Families%20Post-Approval.pdf






Youth Ministry "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12


Christian Service


Community Life


Local Jobs

NOW HIRING! St. Joseph's Convent in Lemont is looking for Nursing Students for part time positions. ** For nursing students, there is no requirement to have a CNA Certificate. Very good benefits, flexible schedule.

Please call Dr. Krestina, Nursing Manager, at 708-912-7510.

Part-time Music Director – St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Itasca, Il Saint Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Itasca, Illinois is seeking a part-time music director (approximately 5-10 hours a week) to play for its Sunday and Holy Day Masses. Number of hours may increase with opportunities such as a parish choir and monthly prayer/devotional services once COVID retreats. The music director must be comfortable on both the organ and the piano. The ability to play and sing alone is preferred. The ideal candidate is able to communicate well and work collaboratively with the pastor, pastoral staff members, cantors and parishioners. Ability to coordinate and play well with ensemble instrumentalists for special occasions is preferred. Weddings and funerals available for additional compensation. The ideal candidate should have a working knowledge of the Roman Catholic faith and liturgy as well as a desire to play a balance of traditional and contemporary hymns. Apply to Reverend Robert Noesen, Pastor of Saint Peter the Apostle Parish Church, 551 North Rush Street, Itasca, Illinois 60143-1636. Email- pastorstpeter-itasca.com. Please send resume with recent references.

Part-time Parish Secretary – St. Scholastica Parish, Woodridge, Il St. Scholastica Parish in Woodridge, IL, is currently searching for a part-time (20 hours) Parish Secretary. This is a shared position. You will be fully engaged and busy from the first day and we guarantee there will never be a dull moment. Responsibilities & Requirements

Ability to juggle multiple projects with superb accuracy

Strong administrative skills Exceptional customer service skills, over the phone

and in person, with our parishioners and internal departments

Qualifications Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft

Office Experience with Parish Data Systems a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary depends on skills and experience. To apply, please send resume to Lianda Valentine at

[email protected]

NOW HIRING! PART TIME COOK The School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King (Mount Assisi Convent) are hiring a part-time cook. We are looking for someone to create simple, homemade meals for the Sisters. You would be responsible for cooking the main meal and cleaning up.

Part Time- Hours variable (mid-morning to early afternoon to start). Hours will change to afternoon through evening. 25 hours a week

Please contact Sister Therese Ann at [email protected] for more

information.

Mount Assisi Convent 13900 Main Street Lemont, IL 60439

NOW HIRING! Alvernia Manor Senior Living is looking for:

CNAs- All shifts

Housekeeper

Cook/Dietary Aide

Dining Room Aide- weekends Activity Aide COME JOIN US AS WE CARE FOR OUR SENIORS

IN A LOVING AND CARING WAY.

Please contact Alvernia Manor for details. 630-257-7721



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