FEBRUARY 12, 2017 ● 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Weekend Mass Times: Sat. 5:00pm; Sun. 7:30, 9:30,11:30am

www.stmaryfc.org

The next meeting and luncheon will be Monday, February 13, 2017, in the church meeting rooms. Have any questions, please call Joyce Ladewig at 847-543-0715.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament February 14 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place in the Eucharistic chapel on Tuesday, December 13, from 8:30 AM until 8:30 PM. The sign-up book is in the narthex.

The Best Kept Secret of the Church: Catholic Social Teaching Pope Francis has brought renewed emphasis to the concept of Biblical justice and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching derived from it. He has challenged us to be a “church that protects and

creates policies for the common good:, one that reaches out to the fringes of society.” But how can we most effectively be that Church if we don’t have a full understanding of, and appreciation for, Catholic Social Teaching? In this workshop we will explore the Biblical roots of social justice, the development of Catholic social principles, and a variety of ways in which we can become involved in alleviating the suffering of our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.

Intended audience: Parish Peace & Justice Committees, Human Concerns ministers, and anyone interested in social justice is-sues. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017 Time: 9:00am–12:00 noon Place: St. Mary of the Annunciation, 22333 W. Erhart Rd., Mundelein

The workshop will take place in the big church and is handicapped accessible. Presenter and contact person: Deacon Dennis Brown, dgbrown52@aol.com. Contact Dennis with any questions.

REP REGISTRATION 2017-2018 Registration forms for the 2017-2018 year are available on the parish web site and on the information counter in the narthex. As has been our practice for the last several years, registra-tion forms are not mailed to families. The summer session runs July 10–21 and the deadline to be considered for the summer session is Friday, Feb. 17. All forms need to be turned in by the end of the business day on the 17th in order to be included in the lottery for the summer session. In order to be considered for the summer session families must be regis-tered parishioners for one year . All families must be registered parishioners in order to enroll children in our program. If you are new to the area and would like to register with the parish, please contact me or join us at our Welcome Session on Feb 12 at 10:45 in meeting room 1 of the church. Please feel free to contact me with any questions at smatous@stmota.org. Sue Matousek, Director of Religious Education

Featured CD for February

Made for Greatness: Runway Model Turns to Christ

by Leah Darrow

Leah Darrow was a fashion model in New York City and a reality TV contestant on America's Next Top Model. She now travels the world sharing her unique experiences in the beauty industry. Leah now speaks to tens of thousands of people each year to audiences as diverse as a United Nations panel, the World Trade Center in Manila, Pro-Life events, and local parishes on five different continents. In this presentation, learn how the pursuit of pop culture's definition of love and happiness led to a moment of mercy and conversion in Leah's life. To learn more about Leah's ministry, visit LeahDarrow.com and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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.

Mass Intentions Monday, February 13 8:00AM †Wendi Roberts req. Park Ridge—Niles School District 64 Board of Education & Administration Tuesday, February 14, Saints Cyril, Monk & Methodius, Bishop 8:00AM †Al Hakala req. Sophie & Family Wednesday, February 15 8:00AM †Rita Schmidt req. Husband Gene & Family Thursday, February 16 8:00AM Living Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. Gene Schmidt Family 9:00AM †Josephine Eva McDevitt req. Bob & Mary Samsel Family Friday, February 17 8:00AM Living Robert Poletto Family req. Ellen Boyd Living Duane & Fran Schmidt Family Saturday, February 18 5:00PM †Judy Valancius †Danny Hansen req. Brad & Carol Hansen Family †Wendi Roberts req. Parents Vernon & Joyce Ladewig Family †Kenneth Gauger, Sr. req. The Family †Eleanor Bell req. VanCamp Family †Hank Donnowitz req. Wife Jane & Family Sunday, February 19 7:30AM Living Bernadette Plouff req. Lou & Sheila Bosshart †Rose Panek req. Terry & Carol Miller †Theresa Behm Wagner req. The Family 9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciaton 11:30AM †Thomas J. Schnite req. Wife Bev & Family †Donald Schweinberg req. Wife Virginia & Family †Patrick Joyce, Sr. req. Jim & Pat Malloy †Brandy Wasilewski req. Fernando & Marina Cruz †Patricia Robinson req. Barbara Long †Alois Hirtz req. Fran & Rick Free

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

Presiders Fr. Jacob Fr. Jacob Fr. Lewinski Baptism during Mass

Fr. Jacob

Deacons Deacon Gary Deacon Gary Deacon Howard Deacon Mike

Lectors P. Koch J. Koch

A. Kuderna P. Coughlin

M. Grady M. Ori

D. Wittgen R. Melnick

LITURGICAL MINISTERS FEBRUARY 18 & 19, 2017

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon G. McQuillan J. Murphy M . Pohl & W. Pohl C. Marciniak A. Bujan & E. Bujan J. Schwartz

Deacon L. Bosshart C. Cline D. Fuller R. Hegerle K. Lenzen M. Manning & M. Manning A. Thompson

Deacon C. Lutzow K. Pannhausen A. Perelle & C. Perelle K. Pieniazkiewicz J. Rutledge K. Schmitt D. Slater S. Gunther

Deacon S. Poletto J. Ranchero M. Ranchero S. Ropke O. Santos-Trindad S. Scesniak M. Schofield C. Sims

The Week Ahead Sunday, February 12—Hospitality 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 10:45AM New Parishioner Welcoming Session 1:00PM CHWC Team Meeting Monday, February 13 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 12:00PM St. Mary Senior Meeting 7:00PM Domestic Violence Ministry Meeting Tuesday, February 14 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:30AM Ministry of Care Hospitality Meeting 9:00AM Mary’s Circle 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 2:00PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 5:30PM Junior High Youth Group 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, February 15 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 1:30PM Finding Hope/Healing Heart 7:00PM Parish Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM High School Youth Group Thursday, February 16 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM A Biblical Walk Through the Mass 9:00AM Mass 7:00PM Faith Formation Meeting 7:00PM A Biblical Walk Through the Mass 7:30PM Contemporary Choir Rehearsal Friday, February 17 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Saturday, February 18 8:00AM A Biblical Walk Through the Mass 9:30AM Religious Education Program 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children Sunday, February 19 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 2:00PM First Communion Parent/ Candidate Tour of Sacred Space

Pray for all who suffer illness, pain and grief:

and for the repose of all who have recently died:

Mary Beth Earp , Mary O’Connell James Finn, Thomas Metcalf

Most Blessed Trinity Parish, Waukegan Celebrate the Good Samaritans

Serving the People of God Fundraiser “… Teacher, what must I do…?

…And who is my neighbor?” Luke 10:29

February 25, 2017, 6-10 PM Milan Banquet Hall

651 Lakehurst Rd., Waukegan

Support our community needs for the Soup Kitchen 30 + yrs., Food Pantry 20 + yrs., Gary Graf Center 10 yrs., House of Peace 5 yrs.

DONATE/Purchase tickets $100.00: www.mbtcs.org (Most Blessed Trinity Community Services) Call 847 775-0858 for details, Fr. Gary Graf Center

2017ARCHDIOCESANANNUALCATHOLICAPPEALBEGINS“LoveYourNeighborAsYourself” Many parishioners recently received a mailing from Archbishop Cupich asking you to make a pledge to the 2017 An-

nualCatholicAppeal. As you heard from Fr. Jerry this weekend, we are once again inviting you to participate in the Appeal effort. We recognize that the 2017 Annual Appeal follows closely on the heels of our capital campaign. We humbly ask you to please respond as generously as you are able, as you have so many times in the past, since the proceeds from the Appeal are critical for the support of essential parish and Archdiocesan ministries and services. While gifts to the capital campaign provide for St. Mary’s long-term future, the Appeal funds everyday services and ministries in our parish and from the Archdiocese. For example, Appeal funds help to support Religious Education, Lay Formation, Priest Education, and Liturgy as well as providing services that assist the poor and ight for justice. The ACA theme, “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself,” was selected to remind us that our contributions to the Annual Catholic Appeal enable the funded ministries and services to share God’s love with many others in our parish, our Archdiocese, and throughout the world. In the campaign brochures and website (www.annualcatholicappeal.com), please note the ministries and services funded by the Appeal, including the ones that directly support the work of our parish. Then please be as generous as you can. Recognizing that we have just completed the pledge phase of the ToTeachWhoChristIs capital campaign, the Arch-diocese is making a special one-time reduction to our Annual Appeal goal this year, to $38,027. When St. Mary reach-es this goal in paid pledges, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our parish. In 2016, this “rebate” provided St. Mary with more than $124,000 to help our parish support our many ministries and activities. If you did not receive an envelope in the mail, pledge cards will be available in the pews and from the parish of ice beginning next weekend, February 18-19. We are deeply grateful for your generous support and commitment. The Contemporary Choir Needs You! Have you been at a Mass with Music led by the Contemporary Choir lately? There is a renewed energy and excitement since the Spirit and Song books have been added to the pews. We sing at the 11:30 Mass on the 2nd Sunday and at the 5pm Saturday Mass the 3rd weekend of each month, September to May. Our Mass times do change during the summer months. We also led the Music at the 3pm Christmas Eve Mass and we will be singing on Easter Sunday at the 10:00am Mass. We always welcome new vocal members and instrumentalists. We enjoy sharing our gifts with each other and the Parish Community. We like to have fun while helping to share joy through music. Come and be a part of our group. If you are interested, stop by after a Mass we are at, attend a rehearsal (we rehearse on Thursday evenings a couple of times a month) or email us at aekrauss@sbcglobal.net

St. Mary of the Annunciation Ministry of Care The community of St. Mary is blessed with many wonderful Ministers of Care (MOC). Some of them serve as MOC who visit parishioners who are in the hospital at Advocate Condell. We also have MOC who visit with parishioners who are homebound and cannot get to mass. If you or some-one you know is a St. Mary parishioner and would like to have one of our MOC come and visit, pray, and bring communion while in the hospital or if homebound, please call the parish office or email me at dmul-roe@stmota.org ~Diane Mulroe

Ministry of Care Training FOR NEW MINISTERS OF CARE

Sr. Jane Schlosser, RSM, Greta Rusk,

Carol Holden, D.Min.

Full participation in both training sessions will fulfill Archdioce-san requirements for mandation; Consecutive Saturdays, March 11 & March 18, 2017 Saturday, March 11 9:00–11:00 Pastoral Communication Skills – Carol Holden 1:15–12:30 Prayer in Care Ministry – Greta Rusk 12:30–1:00 Lunch 1:00–3:00 Ministerial Procedures – Greta Rusk Saturday, March 18 9:00–11:00 Spirituality in the Ministry – Sr. Jane Schlosser 11:15–12:30 Theology of Eucharist – Sr. Jane Schlosser 12:30-1:00 Lunch 1:00–3:00 The Experience of Suffering – Sr. Jane Schlosser Saturdays, March 11 & 18, 2017 Sign-in: 8:30 a.m; Sessions: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. St. Francis De Sales Parish 135 S. Bueshing Rd. Lake Zurich, Il 60047 Sessions will take place in the Ministry Center located south of the church. Parking behind the church is available. St. Francis has graciously offered to provide morning hospitality as well as lunch. Reservations: Please register with Diane Mulroe at 847-223-0010 or smatous@stmota.org

St. Mary of the Annunciation Women’s Retreat March 18 & 19, 2017 at the Siena Retreat Center in Racine, WI with Sr. Gael Gensler, OSF Come join the women of St. Mary of the Annunciation for a time of solitude, reflection, relaxation, and we always have some fun. The retreat begins Saturday at 9:00 am and ends Sunday at 12:00 pm. The cost is $130 for 1 night in a private room with 3 meals. If you would like to arrive Friday night the cost is $180. For additional information, contact Linda Zucco at 847-951-2087 or zuc5@comcast.net.

Women’s Retreat 2017 Registration Form

Name________________________________________

Telephone Number_____________________________

E-mail ________________________________________

__________One night ________ Two nights

______ I will arrange my own transportation

______Please include me in a carpool

Total Included ____________

Please include check made payable to St. Mary of the Annunciation and return to parish office or collection basket.

women of faith women’s retreat

Stewardship Report

Sunday Collection February 5, 2017 $ 25,327.80

Budgeted Weekly Collection $ 21,288.00

Difference $ 4,039.80

Current Fiscal Year-to-Date* $ 700,884.29

Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $ 681,216.00

Difference $ 19,668.29

Difference vs. Last Year $ (11,621.48)

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

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.

Deacon Deliberations by Deacon Gary Kupsak

Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for Us

Saturday, February 11, 2017 has been designated as the “World Day of the Sick,” and is a feast day of the Roman Catholic Church which was instituted on May 13, 1992 by St. Pope John Paul II. Beginning on February 11, 1993, it is celebrated every year on the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes (through whose intercession so many have been cured), and is intended to be “a special time of prayer, sharing, and of offering of one’s suffering for the greater glory of God.” St. Pope John Paul II had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as early as 1991, an illness which was only disclosed later. It is significant that he decided to create a World Day of the Sick only one year after his diagnosis. St. Pope John II had written a great deal on the topic of suffering and believed that it is very much a sanctifying and redeeming process all Christians are called to endure, if they are to live their lives in the image of Jesus Christ. I would imagine that we all have had to suffer in our lives. Whether it’s physical, emotional or spiritual suffering, part of being human is to have to endure hardships in life that at times can be quite debilitating. I was once asked, “If suffering is part of God’s plan for us, why do we pray to be relieved of that suffering? Wouldn’t that be say-ing we don’t accept God’s plan, that we want it to go away?” My an-swer was, and as I get older and more health issues and family travails become more apparent, my answer still is; that we pray, not for God’s plan to be altered, but for the grace to courageously accept God’s plan for each of us, no matter what that plan entails. That is what true disci-pleship, that is what living our faith, “Walking the talk” is all about. In the good times to graciously accept God’s blessings, in the times of travail to accept the crosses we must bear. That’s what makes this “World Day of the Sick” so special. It highlights how the Blessed Moth-er is with us to endure the travails of life and it encourages us to not only on one day, but always pray to our merciful God for the grace to deal with our illnesses, to pray for those who are also suffering, to be courageous, and as Jesus did suffer in relative silence.

Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners,

SAVE THE DATE VBS 2017 JUNE 12-16

VBS 2017 is a victory celebration! At Mighty Fortress VBS, children learn that in Jesus, the victory is won! They’ll look into the Bible, God’s Holy Word, and explore five Bible accounts about God, our Mighty Fortress, and the victory Jesus has won for us. Watch for further

information in the bulletin and on the parish web site. Kids, plan on attending, adults and teens, lots of help is needed. Do you have questions, or are you interested in helping? Send to stmarysvbs16@gmail.com.

Feast Day of Mary Monday, February 13, 2017 Our Lady of Lourdes Because the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11, falls this year on Saturday, we will transfer our recitation the Rosary to Mon-day, February 13. Please join us after the 8:00 AM Mass in the Eucharist Chapel for the recitation of the Rosary. All are welcome.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES for

Men & Women 19 years old and older

Did you miss Confirmation? This is your oppor-tunity to be confirmed with other adults. Sometimes due to life’s circumstances we miss important sacraments. If you are a baptized Catholic, 19 or older and out of High School, who has received First Communion but was unable to prepare for the sacrament of Confirma-tion, this is your chance to participate in catechetical sessions. At the completion of these sessions there will be an adult Confirmation cele-bration at St. Francis De Sales Parish in Lake Zurich on May 16, 2017 at 7:00pm.

Preparation Sessions are offered at the following sites: St. Mary of Vernon Tuesdays: March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 18, 25, May 2 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Contact: Maureen Evers at mevers@maryofvernon.org or 847-362-1005

St. Francis De Sales Sundays: January 15, 29, February 12, 26, March 12; April 9, 23, 30 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Contact: Kathy Brady-Murfin @ 847-726-4850 or e-mail: kbradymurf-in@ymail.com Santa Maria Del Popolo (Classes in Spanish) Wednesdays: February 8, 15, 22, March 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, retreat, May 6 Contact: Stefanie Diaz 847-990-6857 or Phanie.d.16@gmail.com 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

In order to be confirmed you will need to do the following: • Contact your parish representative (Pastor, RCIA Coordinator, Deacon). • Obtain a recent copy (within 6 months) of your Baptismal certificate from

the parish in which you were baptized. • Participate in the preparation classes which consist of prayer, input,

discussion and information on the Catholic faith. • A participation fee will be charged to cover the cost of materials. Check

with the contact person at the site you wish to attend classes for the cost.

How Can We Communicate Better? Part of being in a healthy relationship is having good communication. Use the guidelines below to open up the channels of communication between you and your boyfriend/girlfriend. If you're in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, be careful using these tips. You know your relationship best. If any of these tips would put you in danger, don't try them. For Healthier Communication, Try To: Find the Right Time. If something is bothering you and you would like to have a serious conversation about it, make sure you pick the right time to talk. Don’t interrupt your boyfriend/girlfriend when they’re watching a sports game, TV show, about to go to sleep or stressed about an upcoming test. Tell your boyfriend/girlfriend you would like to talk later and find a time when you’re in the same room and not do-ing anything important. Don’t start serious conversations in public places unless you don’t feel safe.

Talk Face to Face. Avoid talking about serious matters or issues in writing. Text messages, letters and emails can be misinterpreted. Talk in person so there aren’t any unnecessary miscommunications.

Do Not Attack. Even when we mean well, we can sometimes come across as harsh because of our word choice. Using "you" can sound like you're attacking, which will make your boyfriend/girlfriend defensive and less receptive to your message. Instead, try using "I" or "we." For example, say “I feel like we haven't been as close lately” instead of “You have been distant with me.”

Be Honest. Agree to be honest. Sometimes the truth hurts, but it’s the key to a healthy relationship. Ad-mit that you aren’t always perfect and apologize when you make a mistake instead of making excuses. You will feel better and it will help strengthen your relationship.

Check Your Body Language. Make eye contact when speaking. Sit up and face your boyfriend/girlfriend. Let your boyfriend/girlfriend know you’re listening. Show them you realy care. Don’t take a phone call, text or play a video game when you’re talking. Listen and respond.

Use the 48 Hour Rule. If your boyfriend/girlfriend does something that makes you angry, you need to tell them about it. But you don’t have to do so right away. If you’re still hurt 48 hours later, say something. If not, consider forgetting about it. But remember your boyfriend/girlfriend can’t read your mind. If you don’t speak up when you’re upset, there is no way for them to apologize or change. Once you do mention your hurt feelings and your boyfriend/girlfriend sincerely apologies, let it go. Don’t bring up past issues if they're not relevant. How to Communicate if You Are Angry Stop. If you get really angry about something, stop, take a step back and breathe. Give yourself time to calm down by watching TV, talking to a friend, playing a video game, taking a walk, listening to some music or whatever helps you relax. Taking a break can keep the situation from getting worse.

Think. After you’re no longer upset, think about the situation and why you got so angry. Was it how your boyfriend/girlfriend spoke or something they did? Figure out the real problem then think about how to explain your feelings.

Talk. Finally, talk to your boyfriend/girlfriend and when you do, follow the tips above.

Listen. After you tell your boyfriend/girlfriend how you feel, remember to stop talking and listen to what they have to say. You both deserve the opportunity to express how you feel in a safe and healthy environ-ment.

Communicating isn’t always easy. At first, some of these tips may feel unnatural or awkward, but they will help you communicate better and build a healthy relationship.

Nearly 1.5 million high school students nationwide experience physical abuse from a dating partner each year. This article, printed with permission from Loveisrespect.org, is part of a four-part series that will be featured in the bulletin during the month of February, Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Please keep all young adults in your prayers. For more information about the Domestic Violence Ministry at St. Mary please contact Diane Mulroe in the parish office at dmulroe@stmota.org

Everyone deserves a safe and healthy relationship. Remember, love has many definitions, but abuse isn’t one of them. If you or someone you know has a question about a relationship, healthy or unhealthy, visit loveis-respect.org or text “loveis” to 22522. Peer advocates are also available 24/7 at 866.331.9474

F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer

“Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the proph-ets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to

you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law…I tell you, un-less your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Phari-sees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven…It is better for

you to lose one of your members than to have your whole body go into Gehenna...” I have often shared one of my favorite Mark Twain quotes: “Most people are bothered by those Scripture passages which they cannot understand. But for me, the passages in Scripture which trou-ble me most are those which I do understand.” Today’s Gospel is one of those passages that I do understand and, frankly, these words of Jesus scare the heck out of me. And, I think, they should scare you too. Too often we approach our faith from a perspective of “What’s the least I have to do to get by?” We convert religion into the keeping of rules and pious practices rather than having religion con-vert our hearts and lives. We think we can fool and appease God by tossing him occasional snippets of ritual action and lip service…and that we will be rewarded with a gold medal for doing so! We convince ourselves that results don’t matter, that any effort will do, and that God will readily ignore our lack of depth and commitment. We should not be deluded about our deserving any reward or pat on the back from God. God is indeed a God of Love and Mer-cy…but he is also a God of Expectations. We live in an age that de-nies the existence of universal transcendent Truth, of right and wrong, of sin and personal responsibility/accountability. In today’s Gospel Jesus not only doesn’t abolish the Law of Moses, he ups the ante! Jesus ratchets up the requirements to include more stringent criteria: Our inner life must be pure. Our entire being must be oriented around

making God and His Kingdom the focal point of our existence. There will be a judgment rendered. Today’s Gospel challenges us to ask ourselves where we REALLY stand in our relationship with God. Is there some piece of our thoughts, words or actions that we need to excise? Do we simply go through the motions and give superficial attention to our Heavenly Father? Do we just maintain good appearances and observe the nec-essary rituals and regulations of our religion? Do our politics, finances and lifestyles match the values of the Gospel? Do we hold virulent prejudices, animosity or grudges while at the same time feeling good about ourselves because we go to Mass every Sunday? Or are we in intimate love with Father, Son and Spirit, a relationship which drives every aspect of our lives? Most of us (myself included) hold something back from our commitment to Christ and his Gospel. We cut corners and compromise on the demands. We convince ourselves that we’re doing “good enough” and are satisfied with that. We excuse away our failings as “not that bad.” We may externally keep the letter of the law but our hearts are far away from the spirit which the law is meant to express. When I take an honest look in the proverbial spiritual mirror, I am only too aware of the many times when my thoughts and actions fall short of the standard of authentic love and total commitment Jesus demands in today’s Gospel reading. Christ’s words should scare us and rouse us from our delu-sional self-satisfaction and complacency. Snapped to attention by the clear statement of God’s expectations in today’s Gospel, may you and I embrace more deeply and completely the authentic life required by the Kingdom of God. May our thoughts, words, and actions clearly show that there is nothing minimalist or legalistic when it comes to our relationship with God. If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the parish office or send an email to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

BAKE SALE – FEBRUARY 25 & 26 Our parish youth group will hold a bake sale before/after each mass on February 25 & 26! This is a great opportunity to stock up on some tasty treats for ‘Fat Tuesday’! All proceeds help offset the cost of the high school mission trip to the Twin Cities in June.

Save the Date!

St. Mary of the Annunciation Lenten Mission The Joy of Discipleship

March 13-14, 2017 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Presented by Fr. Bill Zavaski

More information to follow soon…

LENTEN MISSION SAVE-THE-DATE Former parishioner and Cantor here at St. Mary's, Mary Ann Beatty, and her sister, opera star Joanna Porackova, accompanied by pianist Linda Camp, will soon be giving the Chicago-area performances of their concert series "TOGETHER AT LAST--Sisters in Life, Sisters in Song":

• Friday, April 21, 7:00 p.m., St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, 22333 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein, IL (Yes, right here!)

• Sunday, April 23, 2:00 p.m., The Church of the Holy Spirit, (Episcopal), 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest, IL These concerts in Boston, Chicago, New York and northern Indiana, mark the first time that they have ever sung together as adults. Music will include duets, arias, and songs from the Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary Periods. There will be a free-will offering at both concert venues. Mark your calendars now and join the sisters in their celebra-tion of God's gift of music . . . and you won't even have to travel far for that Friday-night concert!

Branch of Service

Active duty Guard/ Reserve Currently deployed Veteran (Living) Deceased Other:___________

Branch of Service

Active duty Guard/ Reserve Currently deployed Veteran (Living) Deceased Other:___________

Dear St. Mary Parishioner:

The newly formed Military Ministry at St. Mary of the Annunciation has been formed to serve and support military members and veterans within our parish family. These could be Active Duty, National Guard / Reserves, or Veterans (living or deceased). Please take a few moments to complete the survey below and drop it in the collection basket or at the office. We welcome any suggestions you may have and welcome you to join this ministry. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Please pray for those serving our country.

Thank you for your time and prayers!

Lord God, Almighty Father, creator of mankind and author of peace,

as we are ever mindful of the cost paid for the liberty we possess, we ask you to bless the current members of our armed forces and all veterans.

Give them courage, hope and strength.

May they ever experience your firm support, gentle love and compassionate healing. Be their power and protector, leading them from darkness to light. To you be all glory, honor and praise, now and forever.

Amen

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Service person:___________________________________________

Name of Service person:____________________________________________

Name of Service person: ___________________________________________

Parishioner Name: ________________________________________________

Email address:_____________________________________________________

Phone number:_____________________________________

Thank you for this information, Would you like a member of the Military Ministry to contact you? Yes No

Branch of Service

Active duty Guard/ Reserve Currently deployed Veteran (Living) Deceased Other:___________

St. Vincent de Paul Society’s

Door Prizes Wanted: Gift cards/certificates for stores, restaurants, entertainment

Are you a baker - or- do you have a favorite bakery? Donations of yummy desserts on the day of the party would be greatly appreciated.

CONTACT JAN SINKOVEC AT847-543-1983 if you can help

15th Annual

Pasta Party

15th Annual

Pasta Party

Sunday, March 12, 2017 St Mary of the Annunciation School

In Diantha Hall (the school gym)

Dinner served 1:00–4:00 PM. Raffle Drawing at 3:30 PM

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) cordially invites you to en-joy a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and fellowship with your family and friends. The featured attraction is a delicious dinner catered by Tina G’s Restaurant in Mundelein. Our thanks go to Phil Gilardi Jr. for his generous donation of the dinner and his hard-working staff .

Tasty Pasta with Sauce and Meatballs Crisp Garden Salad with Dressing Fresh Italian Bread Scrumptious Desserts Choice of Coffee or Tea included Beer, Wine, and Pop are available for an additional donation

TAKE OUT

AVAILABLE

Dinner Donation

Tickets Available In the Narthex

After weekend Masses,

starting February 25

At Church until March

12, 9:30 Mass

At Diantha Hall

Adults $10.00 $12.00 Children 4 to 12 $ 5.00 $ 6.00

Children 3 &

under Free Free

Cash Raffle Prizes: $125, $75, $50 Tickets available in the Narthex $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00

Cash and Door prize tickets will be available at the dinner. Winners need not be present to win.

A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Dr. Edward Sri

Do you understand the meaning behind the parts of the Mass? We know the

gestures and responses well, but would you like a richer, more fruitful worship experience?

In his five week video based study, A Biblical Walk Through the Mass, Dr. Edward Sri explores the roots of the words and gestures we experience at

Mass, and explains their profound significance. In this study you will come to know and understand the Mass like never before. It is a wonderful opportunity to find a renewed excitement for our Catholic liturgy as we head into Lent and

the Easter season!

Each session includes lively group discussion followed by a video presentation to help unlock the lesson each week. Sessions will be offered 3 times per week

so that participants can choose the time that best fits their schedule. Cost to register is $19.95 per person and includes materials for all 5 sessions.

Register online at www.stmaryfc.org or return this form with payment to par-ish office or collection basket. Payment can be made by credit card or check payable to St. Mary. Participants are welcome to attend any session but

please indicate your preferred time for planning purposes.

Session Dates All sessions will begin in the Meeting Rooms at

the St. Mary Parish Center.

Winter/ Spring 2017

Week 1 - Introduction Week 2 – Introductory Rites Week 3 – Liturgy of the Word Week 4 – Liturgy of the Eucharist:

Preparation of the Gifts Eucharistic Prayer

Week 5 – Liturgy of the Eucharist: Communion Rite Concluding Rites

Winter/Spring 2017

Thurs. AM 9:00 – 10:30

Thurs. PM

7:00 – 8:30

Sat. AM 8:00 – 9:30

Introduction Feb. 16 Feb. 16 Feb. 18

Lesson 1 Feb. 23 Feb. 23 Feb. 25

Lesson 2 March 2 March 2 March 4

Lesson 3 March 9 March 9 March 11

Lesson 4 March 16 March 16 March 18

DISCOVER THE RICHES OF THE MASS

DISCOVER THE RICHES OF THE MASS

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 Joaquin Valdes 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