JULY 31, 2011 ● 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

www.stmaryfc.org

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT Today's Gospel is a familiar story. A large crowd gathers to hear Jesus

speak, and we learn that there were "about five thousand men, not

counting women and children" (Matthew 14:21). If all were counted the

actual size of the crowd might have been anywhere from double to

triple that number. That makes Jesus' feeding of such a large gather-

ing with only five small loaves and two fish a true miracle. Yet the

miracle is not simply, as many people think, Jesus performing some

sort of superior magic trick to impress us or to fool us. Instead he is

pointing to a greater truth for us to ponder, and he uses signs and

symbols to get our attention. Signs and symbols surround us. They are

a vital part of every human culture, but they vary in meaning from one

part of the world to another. For example, the color red often denotes

danger in most Western countries; in the East it is the color of celebra-

tion. Similarly, a handshake, a bow, an embrace, or a hug all have

different interpretations in different cultures. In this Gospel story the

feeding of the crowd is a sign of Jesus' power to feed so many with so

little, and a symbol of the eucharistic bread we still share today. At the

same time, remember that small gem of phrasing in the story that is

worth considering--"not counting women and children." This is signifi-

cant, for many societies today do not consider women or children

equal to men. Who does "not count" or is hidden among the crowd in

the community of faith? How can we feed those who are starving--for

attention, a kind word, a helping hand? What can we do personally

that might make all the difference? Copyright (c) 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved. Living Stewardship Now

People do not feel they belong unless they first

feel welcome. Serve the “uncounted” ones in the

parish by participating in a hospitality or welcom-

ing ministry.

Copyright 2010, World Library Publications. All rights reserved

St. Mary Pork and Corn Roast

NEXT SATURDAY August 6

beginning 2:00 PM

Liturgical Ministers August 6 and 7, 2011 Week Ahead Sunday, July 31

9:30AM Childcare

9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children

Monday, August 1

Tuesday, August 2 8:30AM Pray the Rosary

5:00PM Grief Support Meeting

7:00PM Teen Drop-In 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul Meeting

Wednesday, August 3

Thursday, August 4

8:30AM Pray the Rosary

Friday, August 5

Saturday, August 6—Pork & Corn Roast 5:00PM Childcare

5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children

Sunday, August 7 9:30AM Childcare

9:30AM Children Liturgy of the Word

1:00PM Baptismal Preparation Session Mass Intentions Monday, August 1, Saint Alphonsus Liguori, bishop and doctor of the Church

8:00AM †Connie Vallee req. John Kroll

Tuesday, August 2, Saint Eusebius of Vercelli, bishop; Saint Peter Julian Eymard, priest

8:00AM †Bernard Wlodarczyk req. Ann Scott

Wednesday, August 3

8:00AM †Charles & Nick Eiserman req. Catherine Eiserman

†Edward Billick req. Genevieve Billick

†Raymond Janke req. Michael & Elizabeth Briglio

Thursday, August 4, Saint John Mary Vianney, priest

8:00AM †Grace Yore req. Geri Graham

Friday, August 5, The Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome

8:00AM †Zeita Behm req. Joe & Colletta Lenzen

Saturday, August 6

5:00PM †Elmer & Irene Berquist req. The family

†MaryAnn Hussion req. James Hussion family

†Kevin Ouimet req. Ouimet family

†Edward Ouimet req. Ouimet family

Sunday, August 7

7:30AM †David R. Sweeney req. His parents

†Daniel Behm req. The family

†Sam Cinquegrani req. His daughter

†Susan Cinquegrani req. Her daughter

†Mary Jean Mooney req. Elaine Zengler and family

9:30AM †James Shea Johnson req. Steve & Debbi Knowles

†Josephine Neiman req. The Pietrusiewicz family

†Johanna Messina req. Dinah & Lee

†Paul Hertel req. The Poletto family. 11:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation

Mass Times 5:00 PM

7:30 AM

9:30 AM

11:30 AM

Presiders Fr. Payne Deacon Bob

Fr. Presta Deacon Gary

Fr. Lewinski Deacon Gary

Fr. O’ Malley Deacon Mike

Lectors E. Moser K. Meagner

M.K. Titus N. Titus

S. Lawrence D. Kennebeck

K. Crotty E. McPherson

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon M. Engles C. Papak T. Powell J. Powell J. Pepping T. Kennedy E. Markiewicz M. Heinzinger

Deacon M .Stramich L. Zucco K. Aspegren S. Ratavczak M. Sikorski K. Samp

Deacon B. Consdorf I. Kennebeck J. Philbin M. Stumpf H. Stumpf K. Pann-hausen M.A. Przytula R. Przytula J. Rutledge K. Pieniaz-kiewicz

Deacon M. Crutcher J. Ranchero Z. Dela Cruz L. Dela Cruz E. McPherson D. Ceglarek

Debbie Fitzgerald &

Gregory Miholic I

Wedding

Banns

All who suffer illness, espe-cially those whose names are written in the parish Book of Prayers, those

recently added to the list of the sick, Bill Shafer

and for those who have recently died.

Feliks Podgorski

Mary Ann Hussion

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STEWARDSHIP

Sunday Collection July 24, 2011 $ 14,075.57

Sunday Collection July 25, 2010 $ 15,312.39

Current Fiscal Year-to-Date $ 71,510.89

Last Fiscal Year-to-Date $ 63,873.55

Pork & Corn Roast We’re ready to roast! I hope you’re planning to join the fun next Satur-

day, August 6th

, as we celebrate another Pork & Corn Roast. It’s a great

community builder, a family feast, a good old fashioned country celebra-

tion. If you’re new to the parish, it’s a good way to meet new friends and

catch the spirit of St. Mary. If you’ve been a parishioner for years, it’s a

great way to rekindle your love for our unique parish, founded in 1864,

and still serving the community of Fremont Center. The Pork & Corn

Roast is also an important fundraiser that supports our educational pro-

grams and ministries. In these hard economic times, your support of the

Pork & Corn Roast means more than ever.

Staff Changes You’ve already heard that Mary Hall, our parish business manager, has

retired after many years of faithful service. Howard Fischer assumes re-

sponsibility for overseeing parish finances, facilities and systems. In his

role as Director of Parish Operations, Mr. Fischer will assist me in caring

for our large campus and maintaining all the policies and procedures that

enable us to operate effectively.

Greg Entwhistle, who served St. Mary as our first full time Coor-

dinator of Youth Ministry, is moving on to further studies at Georgetown

University in Washington, DC. Greg has laid a firm foundation for our

ministry to youth and I am grateful for his ministry among us. Ryan

Rehkamp will assume his responsibilities as our new Coordinator of Youth

Ministry in early August. You’ll have a chance to meet Ryan when he in-

troduces himself at weekend Masses in the near future. Ryan will take

the lead in implementing the Archdiocesan Strategic Plan for this year’s

focus on Youth Ministry.

Catholic Education Summer passes quickly and planning for a new school year is already in

motion. If you’re new to St. Mary, you may find it interesting to know

that we have a parish Pre-K to 5th

grade day school, which boasts a new

learning curriculum that is creative and engaging. Frassati Catholic Acad-

emy in Wauconda welcomes our 6th

to 8th

graders in a regional based

school that has received national attention for its innovative program and

its strong Catholic identity. Given the times we live in, there is more rea-

son than ever to choose Catholic Schools. While our government schools

can provide an excellent academic program, they can only go so far in

providing the moral base for forming our children in the spirit of the Gos-

pel. It’s not too late to consider enrolment in a Catholic School for this

coming academic year. And if you don’t have children to send to a Catho-

lic School, but believe in the value of a solid Catholic education, please

consider offering a scholarship or partial scholarship for a child who

might otherwise not be able to attend a Catholic School. The cost of edu-

cation today is rising and parish subsidies are not able to provide all the

necessary funds.

Parish Pictorial Directories Our Parish Pictorial Directories have finally arrived!

I apologize for the long delay. We encountered

many difficulties with the production this time

around which were beyond our control. In any

case, it’s a relief to have the directories in hand. To

all who took the time to have their photos taken

and have waited so patiently to see the results,

THANK YOU!

Summer Stewardship Summer is a great time to travel, to visit relatives

far away, to spend time at a summer home, etc.,

but life goes on at the Parish and the Parish contin-

ues to rely on your good stewardship. When you’re

preparing to travel or when you return, don’t for-

get about your spiritual home. It’s very important

to the well being of the parish that you maintain

your consistent giving. So whatever your weekly

tithe may be, set aside your offering for each week

to be a consistent steward. In the near future we

hope to provide new opportunities for electronic

giving which we hope will be helpful to everyone.

Roman Missal Translation Iin the coming weeks we will resume our catechesis

on the new translation of the Roman Missal. It may

take awhile to adjust to the new responses, but the

change is also an opportunity to refresh our under-

standing and appreciation for the Mass and the

quality of our participation. Like a new pair of

shoes, when we begin to use the new translation

on the First Sunday of Advent, we may feel some

stiffness, but after praying the texts week after

week we will no doubt feel right at home with the

prayers we offer.

Fr. Ron Lewinski

From the Pastor’s DeskFrom the Pastor’s DeskFrom the Pastor’s DeskFrom the Pastor’s Desk

How many times have you thought about how

“through the grace of God,” you and your family

have been blessed. At times we take so many things for granted that

we fail to see just how special the dinner our spouse has made for the

family, how proud our children have made us, or how much we enjoy

the life God has given us. There are many folks who aren’t able to

count those types of blessings, simply because daily living is such a

daunting task. They are poor, they don’t have enough to eat, they can’t

pay their utility bills, and their children don’t have what other children

may have. They are underprivileged and under cared for.

You can change that! Think about them, pray for them, and then,

when you pass the “Alms for the Needy Box” at the entrance to the

church, put $1.00 just $1.00 in that box so that the members of the St.

Vincent de Paul Conference can make a difference in their lives.

Please help those who can’t help themselves count their blessings.

“Whatsoever you do for the least of my brothers,

that you do unto me.”

-Matthew 25:40

Moms & Tots is a ministry for moms of school age children and younger. Our mission is to provide a place where Moms can go for fellowship, friendship, and fun with other moms in the same phase of life. At the same time, we

seek to provide a safe place for children to play and learn with kids their own age. Here are our upcoming August events. We hope ALL MOMS will join us!

Tues., August 9th, 10am - Liberty Lakes Subdivi-sion, Fieldbrook Park in Wauconda. Come join us for playtime at the park! And pack a picnic too! There are fields, a playground and bath-rooms.

Wed., August 10th, 7:30pm - Steering Committee Meeting at Katie Boscher's home. We have lots to share for the coming program year. Sat./Sun., August 13-14 - Hospitality Weekend after all masses. Come meet members of Moms & Tots as we share fellow-ship and tasty treats with all parishioners! This is a great time to get to know us and get involved! Thur., August 18th, 7:30pm - Social Night at Katie Boscher's home. A fun evening without the kids to socialize, relax and maybe play a board game! Please RSVP for these events at mom-sandtots00@gmail.com. If you have any questions at anytime, please contact: Katie Boscher at 847-393-7312 Meredith Cunningham at 847-949-2454 We can also both be reached at momsandtots00@gmail.com.

Assumption Day Mass

Monday, August 15, 2011

8:00 AM

Because the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary falls on a Monday this year, the obligation to

attend mass is lifted.

St. Mary’s Childcare Room 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturdays 9:30 a.m. Mass on Sundays

Did you know that we offer Childcare during

two masses at St. Mary’s? This ministry offers families an opportunity

to attend Mass while their little ones (6 months–4 years old) are cared

for by adult volunteer parishioners (with Virtus training & background

check) and student volunteers. We are about to prepare the Fall/

Winter Schedule and are falling short on adult and student volunteers.

If you have used the Childcare Room, you know how valuable it is to

our parish. WE NEED YOU to continue our ministry!

Calling all parents who currently use the Childcare Room!

If we all give an hour, we would only need to volunteer once every 6-8

weeks. That’s only 6 times per year! Please contact Candice Rastrelli

at 847/270-7603 or crastrelli@hotmail.com.

Calling all 8th Grade Confirmation Candidates and High

School Students who need service hours! You can serve up to

1.5 hours per Mass that you volunteer. Please contact Tracie Ouimet

at 847/566-5062 or tracie.ouimet@comcast.net.

If we work together, we can continue offering a loving and safe place

for our little ones during Mass. Thank you to ALL our volunteers

that have been a part of this ministry the past few years!!

Retreat for Single Adults Mid-life Singles: If you are looking to grow in your faith life, meet new

friends, and feel like you belong, a REFLECT Singles Retreat is for

you! Singles (ages mid-30s to 50s): register today for a life-changing

weekend retreat at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, Mundelein, IL,

on August 19-21, 2011. Cost is just $175, which covers meals, a sin-

gle room, and materials. Take a chance and get involved... you won't

regret it! Call (312) 523-1072, visit www.ReflectRetreat.com, or e-mail

us at reflect.retreat@gmail.com for details.

Time to fill School Back

Packs!

July 23 thru August 7.

Help SVDP &

Our Sharing Parish

Send Our Kids to School Ready to Learn!

For the children of our St Vincent de Paul clients and many of our

sharing parish children the most basic school supplies are simply not

available. They deserve to have the supplies they need to make them

feel like learning is truly their #1 priority.

We will be happy to take your donations from July 23 through

August 7. Stop by the School Supply ‘Tree’ in the Narthex to pick

up a tag. Each year our St Vincent de Paul Conference has counted

on you to help us fill backpacks with age appropriate school supplies

for the children on our client list. If you have a school-age child it’s a

great experience to pick a tag and shop together for someone less

fortunate.

No time to shop? If you do not have time to pick a tag, we are always

happy to shop for you. Just leave a cash/check or a gift card donation

in the SVDP Alms for the Needy box located on the southwest wall of

the narthex. Please remember to mark your check or leave a note if

you want your donation to be used specifically for the school drive.

Our sharing parish school, the Academy of Our Lady, will gladly

accept our surplus supplies from the drive, after we have filled our

backpacks. They have expressed a need for the following general

items:

1-inch, white 3-ring binders

boxes of pocket folders (assorted solid colors)

packets of wide-ruled notebook paper

8-count Crayola brand (last the longest) classic colors markers

black sharpies

multicolored construction paper

pads ¼-inch graph paper

paper towels

facial tissue

reams of colored copier paper

#10 business envelopes (regular size)

St. Vincent de Paul

Conference at 1-224-522-8863

In need of assistance? Please do not hesitate to call.

Please leave a message and a member will return your

call within a day. All discussions are

strictly confidential.

Chapel Book Donations The Eucharistic Adoration Ministry is collecting books to be used dur-

ing monthly Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. We welcome dona-

tions of books and magazines pertaining to the Mass, Eucharist, and

Adoration in the following areas:

1. Teachings by the pope, doctors and orthodox teachers of the

church.

2. Scriptural or Bible material.

3. Prayer, personal witness and Eucharistic Spirituality.

4. Lives and writings of the Saints.

The books and materials can be placed in the basket under the Adora-

tion sign up easel in the narthex.

If you questions or would like to help with the Chapel books, please

contact Gretchen O’Connor 548-1148, e-mail Oconnr6@comcast.net

or Carol Huber 224-475-0277, e-mail bubcar@comcast.net

Our fall session begins after

Labor Day, so if your registration form

is still buried in a pile somewhere,

please dig it out and send it in. You

can also obtain a form on our web site

or in the kiosk in the narthex.

If your family is new to St.

Mary and you would like to enroll your

children in our program, please call

the parish office to register as parishioners or come after any mass on

the week-end of July 16 & 17 to register.

The Religious Education Program is dependent on volunteer

catechists, so if you are interested in sharing your faith with the chil-

dren of our parish, please contact Sue Matousek at 847-223-0010 or

smatous@stmota.org to learn more about this important ministry.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, August 12, 2011 The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for ado-

ration on Friday, August 12th after the 8:00am

Mass, continuing until 10 pm. Adoration takes place in the Eucharistic

Chapel. Meditations and prayer cards will be available.

All are welcome. We hope you will take time to stop and visit with

our Lord during Adoration in Chapel. It is appropriate that someone

sign up and be present at all times when the Blessed Sacrament is

exposed. The sign-up book is on the easel in the narthex. If you are

unable to keep your time, please call the parish office, 847-223-0010,

24 hours in advance so that your name may be removed and a substi-

tute contacted.

Eucharistic Spirituality Silence, be still and know that I AM. — Psalm 46:11

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM SUMMER SCHEDULE

YES! We will be selling Gift Cards during the SUMMER one weekend each month coinciding with Market Day. You can purchase Gift Cards when you pick up your Market Day order and after masses in the Nar-thex. Cash and check purchases have no minimum. Credit cards have a $200 minimum purchase. New orders will also be accepted and ready for you later that week.

Sat/Sun, Aug 13 & 14 is the next Gift Card Sales Weekend

Contact: Kristine Asmussen at 847-732-9712 or kmasmus-sen@comcast.net Applebee’s $10 Dominick’s $25, $100 Barnes & Noble $10 Burger King $10 Jewel/Osco $25, $100 Bath & Body Works $10 Culver’s $10 Sunset Foods $25 Dennis Uniform $20 Panera $10 Target $50 Home Depot $25 Philly G’s $25, $50 Walgreen’s $25 Kohl’s $25 Starbucks $10 Walmart $25, $50 Land’s End $25 Wendy’s $10 Shell Gas $25, $50

Donate Raffle Items for the Pork and Corn Roast Please contact Gary Gunther @ 847-949-5223 if you

have any items you think may be suitable for the Pork

and Corn Roast Raffle (condo/vacation stays, sports

tickets, etc). We are especially interested in items

which carry a value in excess of $150. Thank you in

advance for your kindness and generosity

Pork and Corn Roast Still Needs Donations We are appealing for

contributions and donations

from folks and firms who may wish

to donate but remain anonymous. Your help will be so appreciated as

we gear up for our 37th Annual Pork and Corn Roast. We are hoping

this will be our best ever! We thank you in advance for any size dona-

tion you may wish to make. Thank you, Angel Donors!!

SAINT MARY’S GRIEF SUPPORT

GROUP FOR ADULTS August 2nd, August 9th,

August 16th, August 23rd, and August 30th

It is our goal to be companions and guides for the bereaved, from the

time of their loved one’s death, until the time that they are no longer in

need of our assistance. True support does not mean that we are there

to cheer the person up. Rather, we are there to be present to the be-

reaved.

The gift of listening is powerful and many people need to talk about the

death over and over again. At other times, the bereaved needs to be

quiet. True effective support is not dependent upon how much we say,

but rather on our presence and how effectively we listen. Our small

groups will allow the bereaved to meet with fellow parishioners and

trained grief facilitators to help them through their grieving process.

Our next grief support group for adults will gather in meeting room #2

on Tuesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning on July 19th. It is open to

adult men and women who have suffered the loss of a friend or rela-

tive through death. The program will be run by archdiocesan trained

facilitators who can help you in your own journey of life without your

loved one. Please call to register or just contact us to see what this

ministry offers.

For more information, contact Betty Steiner @ 847-837-9833 or

blsteiner6@aol.com. You will receive a call before each meeting date.

Featured CD for August

“God Will Provide” by Kitty Cleveland

Kitty Cleveland shares this beautiful story of faith and how she came

to recognize God’s presence in her life. Through her stirring personal

testimony she tells of her family’s struggles in a story that takes us all

the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Kitty has appeared on EWTN’s

Life on the Rock television series; her music is being used in their new

television series The Faithful Traveler; and she has appeared in con-

cert and as a keynote speaker throughout the world. Following her

presentation are nine songs, including three inspiring original re-

cordings.

Please remember that a $3 donation per CD is suggested to

allow the parish to continue the program and offer new ma-

terial.

Hurry, Hurry, don’t be late.

here are some times for

our very special date!

Saturday, August 6

2PM–9PM

Dinner Serving Line Time: 4PM-7PM

Bar Service Opens @ 2PM

Live Bands Concert: 4PM-9PM

Super Bingo Time: 2PM-4PM

in spacious outdoor tent

Country Store opens @ 2PM

Bean Bag Toss Tourney Competition

begins @ 2pm

Kid’s Games:2PM-7PM

Petting Zoo: 2PM-7PM

Raffle Time: 8PM

Closing Time: 9PM

Do Your Part for the P & C:

VOLUNTEER

By volunteering for the Pork & Corn

Roast you help support a decades-long

tradition of parish fellowship and

outreach to the community. Take

advantage of the opportunity to build

community spirit. The volunteer

boards are in the narthex.

Come to the Country Store St. Mary’s Women’s Club will once again have the “Country Store” at the Pork and Corn Roast. We will be selling fresh baked goods, home grown produce and small craft items graciously do-nated by our parishioners. This year we will be in our new location – Diantha Hall. We are asking parishioners for donations of baked goods, fresh produce and/or craft items for the County Store. These may be dropped off in Diantha Hall on the morning of the Pork and Corn Roast. If you have any questions please call Patsy Sweeney at (847) 566-5543.

$559* Per person, double

occupancy

7 days 6 nights

(Sun-Sat)

September

THE SENIOR TRAVELERS PRESENTS

Niagara Falls & Toronto

• Motor coach transportation • 6 nights lodging including 4

consecutive nights in Niagara Falls

• 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners

• Guided tours of Niagara Falls & Toronto

• Journey to the Falls on “The Maid of the Mist”

• Gaming at Fallsview Casino • Visit to Niagara–on–the–Lake &

Queen Victoria Park • Visit to Casa Loma, Canada’s

most magnificent castle • and much more

$75 due upon signing. *Price per person, based on double occu-pancy. Add $210 for single occupancy.

For information and reservations contact: Berny Zirko (847) 970-9744

Fisch–ing Lines By Deacon Howard Fischer

Summer is the typical time for us to take a break

from the usual grind of life so that we can recharge

our batteries with a little rest or recreation. Vaca-

tions are also a great way to strengthen our family bonds. Maryann

and I (joined by our son and his family) have just returned from a trip

to re-visit several of our amazing national parks. I am constantly as-

tounded by the wonders that God has worked in nature. Having lived

my whole life in the Chicago area, I am always amazed when I go to

desert areas or areas that border the ocean or have mountains and

rugged terrain.

These trips have helped me to appreciate the richness of our country

and the awesome majesty of the Creator. In encountering the handi-

work God has wrought over tens of thousands and tens of millions of

years, I have come to a greater appreciation of the Scripture verse

which tells us that for God a million years is like a day and a day is like

a million years. I have come to a greater sense of awe and a renewed

appreciation of the fact that I am but His creature - not the center of

the universe.

Perhaps your family's vacations take on a different form of rest and

recreation. But whatever you do to re-charge your batteries, I hope

you will take the opportunity this summer to pause from the hectic

pace of everyday life in order to find the presence of God around you.

You don't have to travel to a wilderness area in some distant place to

find Him. His presence can be found in the flowers of our gardens and

in the solitude of a bike path. He can be found in the person in front of

you in the Jewel check-out line and in the co-worker occupying the

office cubicle next door. We can find him in our communal breaking of

the bread in the Eucharist. We need to reduce the "clutter" and re-

tune our antennae for God's wavelengths.

Rest and recreation are essential parts of our lives, not just optional,

frivolous add-ons! Our workaholic culture can make us feel guilty for

taking time off, especially in a difficult economic climate. Still, we

should make it a priority to get away from our ordinary routines in

some fashion in order to come back renewed and re-energized.

Genesis tells us that even God took some time off to enjoy the crea-

tion he had made! Surely if God found it desirable to take a break, it

must be a good idea for us too!!

Visiting our natural wonders also reminds me of the responsibility

given to us by God to be good stewards of the world He entrusted to

our care. How good are we at protecting the environment? Do we try

to conserve fuel and energy (even when gas prices are not pinching

our wallets)? Do we fully participate in recycling our paper, plastics,

aluminum, etc.? Do we support efforts to protect the wildlife, re-

sources and beauty of our planet? Even if they cost us some time or

money? You may not often think of these activities as having a moral/

spiritual dimension, but they most definitely do. Good stewardship of

the environment is one of the seven fundamental themes of the

Church’s social teaching.

I hope that you and your loved ones will have a wonderful summer in

the weeks ahead. And I hope that you will take some time to re-tune

your antennae to the wavelengths of our Heavenly Father using what-

ever way works for you. As always, if you wish to contact me, feel free

to leave a note at the Parish Office or send an email to dea-

conhwf99@yahoo.com.

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

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

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School: 847-223-4021 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM EMERGENCY NUMBER 847-239-2725

Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Ext. 213 Pastor

Dean, Vicariate I-A

Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 215 Associate Pastor

Deacon Mike O’Malley Deacon Gary Kupsak Deacon Robert Poletto

Mr. Fred Vipond Ext. 216 Director of Music & Liturgy

Ms. Eileen Sullivan Ext. 310 School Principal

Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education

Mr. Greg Entwhistle Ext. 217 Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Mr. Howard Fischer Ext. 212 Director of Parish Operations

Penny Elwood Ext. 247 Bookkeeper/Accountant

Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant

Mr. Richard Plage Ext. 210 Mr. William Zerwer Maintenance

Dustin Zubert Pastoral Council President

Kathleen Arata School Board President

Rev. Patrick O’Malley Rev. James Presta Weekend Associates

Parish Staff