November 11, 2012 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

ADULT FORMATION OPPORTUNITY During this Year of Faith, one of the learning opportunities available for all St. Mary adults will be weekly sessions on Exploring the Sunday Readings. These sessions will take place on Tuesday evenings, be-ginning at 5:45 pm in the music room of St. Mary School. This faith formation opportunity will take place while St. Mary’s Religious Educa-tion Program is in session, so all parents of children in REP, as well as any interested parishioner, is invited to participate. Our first session will be on Tuesday, November 13. Materials will be available at the first session. Please contact Sue Matousek at 847-223-0010 or sma-tous@stmota.org with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Veteran’s Day is a cele-bration to honor Amer-ica's veterans for their patriotism, love of coun-try, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Pray for our veterans on Veteran’s Day.

Immediate Hurricane Sandy Relief Faith Church in Grayslake has rented a large trailer to load with needs for the New Jersey area. They will drive to the east coast on Friday, November 16. They are partnering with a church in the New Jersey area that will receive the goods for distribution. St. Mary Par-ish has been invited to join in this effort. If you are able, please con-sider donating any of the following items to Faith Church.

Hand sanitizer baby wipes paper towels paper napkins trash bags antibacterial wipes granola bars energy and protein bars gatorade/powerade cereal bars work gloves shovels heavy and light duty brooms storage bins meals in a can any canned goods peanut butter cereal shelf stable milk diapers water cleaning supplies sandwich, quart, gallon ZIP lock bags grab and go snacks (i.e. pretzels, crackers, etc.)

All items are to be brought directly to Faith Church on the corner of Atkinson Rd. and Brae Loch in Grayslake any-time Monday, November 5–Thursday, November 16. St. Mary Parish is not collecting at this time.

Monetary Donations for Victims of Hurricane Sandy Those who escaped the storm and want to help can do so in several ways. You can make a donation to Catholic Charities USA's 2012 Disaster Fund (800-919-9338) to assist domestic relief efforts. For those countries most affected in the Caribbean region — Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica and the Bahamas — a donation to Catholic Relief Services (https://secure.crs.org/site/Donation or 877-435-7277) will help as the agency and its partners in the Caribbean assess the damage and provide relief supplies. The CRS Newswire has an initial description of the impact and needs in Cuba and Haiti. Another way you can help is to donate blood if you are able. Sandy caused the cancellation of about 350 American Red Cross blood drives and more cancellations are expected due to con-tinued power outages and transportation issues. To locate a blood drive in your area, contact our local Red Cross or area hospitals. Your prayers can also help. Here are some suggested scripture readings that will help you reflect on the suffering of the storm's victims and focus on the hope of eternal life in Christ.

Psalm 91, Wisdom 3:1-3, John 11:25-26, John 14:2-6, Romans 6:3-5, 9-11, Revelation 12:4

God of all mercies, God of all consolation, comfort us in our afflictions that we might comfort those who are in trouble with the same consolation we have received. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

—from Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers, Prayer in Time of Suffering and Need.

WE HONOR OUR VETERANS

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

those recently added to the list of the sick,

Francis Cardinal George

and for those who have recently died: Donald Koenig

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Mass Intentions Monday, November 12, Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr 8:00AM †Ruth Gladys Wyatt req. Nick & Victoria Hansen Tuesday, November 13, Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. The Gene Schmidt Family Wednesday, November 14

8:00AM †Bill & Mary E. Lacey req. The Lacey Family †Les Geary req. The Gene Schmidt Family 9:15AM †Wally Burns req. Hazel Kelliher Thursday, November 15, Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:00AM †Barbara Kast req. Helen Formell Friday, November 16, Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin 8:00AM †Chester W. Krzesinski Saturday, November 17 5:00PM †Frank & Marie Vullo req. Duane & Fran Schmidt †Helen Poletto req. The Poletto Family †Edward Billick req. Genevieve Billick Sunday, November 18 7:30AM †David Sweeney req. Della & Russ Sweeney, his parents †Carol Kough req. Gene Kough and Family †Kathleen Hudgins req. The Poletto & Gonzalee Family †Joan A. Steslow req. Paul & Geri DiFranco †Don Talend 9:30AM Olivia Kupsak req. Peter & Palma Ponzio †Michael J. Nabasny req. Rita Nabasny †Sophia Kirn req. The Kirn Family †Thomas Steiner req. Betty Steiner and Family †Patricia Jeske req. The Gunther Family †Don Talend req. The Pepping Family 11:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation

Week Ahead Sunday, November 11—Hospitality hosted by Eucharistic Adoration, Mary’s Green Team and Respect Life 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 11:30AM Anointing of the Sick at Mass 2:00PM First Reconciliation Parent & Candidate Session Monday, November 12 8:30AM Eucharistic Adoration Meeting 12:00PM St. Mary Senior Club Meeting 7:00PM Parish Council Meeting Tuesday, November 13 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 8:30AM Ladies Cursillo Meeting 9:30AM Mary’s Circle 5:30PM Exploring the Sunday Readings 5:30PM REP (B) 7:00PM Teen Drop-in 7:00PM Lectio Divinia Study Wednesday, November 14 9:15AM Mass 9:15AM Moms of St. Mary Meeting 6:00PM P.A.D.S. 7:00PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Pork & Corn Roast Wrap Up Meeting Thursday, November 15 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:30AM Mary’s Circle 7:00PM Just Neighbors Friday, November 16 3:30PM Challenge Girls Club Saturday, November 17 7:00AM Cursillo Men’s Meetings 9:00AM Grief Support Meeting 9:30AM REP 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children 5:00PM Childcare Sunday, November 18 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children

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

Lectors T. Powell J. Powell

M. Hendricks B. Machak

K. Rohman B. Slack

J. Soudan E. McPherson

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon E. Bujan B. DeQuaker D. DeQuaker D. Suhling B. Steiner B. Besore J. Murphy C. Fisher

Deacon F. Cizewski Rafferty III S. Ratajczak L. Bosshart C. King K. Samp R. Peterson D. Prezell

Deacon C. Lutzow J. Philbin C. Orlowski M. Orlowski J. Lyman B. Lyman T. Mayer M. Mayer B. DeClaire-Aden K. DeClaire-Aden

Deacon J. Ferrigan C. Lenzen J. Weiler D. Weiler M. Alandy M. Alandy S. Scesniak K. Crotty

Liturgical Ministers November 17 and 18, 2012

Cantors A. Heinzinger J. Boos M. Cappucilli P. Cole

Stewardship Report Sunday Collection 11/4/12 $21,143.50 Last Year: $19,298.34

Budgeted Weekly Collection $18,850.00 Difference: $1,845.16

Difference $2,293.50 Current Fiscal Year-to-Date $365,760.10 Last Year: $333,062.06

Budgeted Sunday Collections To-Date $358,150.00 Difference: $32,698.04

Difference $7,610.10

The month of November is a traditional time for visiting graces, as is the anniversary of death. The following ser-vice is adapted from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, ©copyright 1988, United states Catholic Conference, Inc. When all have gathered at the grave, they make the sign of the cross. The leader begins: Praise be to God our Father, who raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Blessed be God forever. All respond: Blessed be God for ever. One or more of the following Scripture texts may be read: We know that if our earthly dwelling a tent, should be destroyed, we have a building from God, a dwelling not made with hands, eternal in heaven.

2 Corinthians 5:1

I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our lord.

Romans 8:38-39 After a time of silence, all join in prayers of intercession, which should include intercessions for the deceased as well as family members, for the world, for community, and for those who suffer illness and pain.

All then join in reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Then the leader says: Lord God, whose days are without end and whose mercies beyond counting, keep us mindful that life is short and the hour of death unknown. Let your Spirit guide our days on earth in the ways of holiness and justice, that we may serve you in union with the whole Church, sure in faith, strong in hope, perfected in love. And when our earthly journey is ended, lead us rejoicing into your kingdom, where you live for ever and ever. R/. Amen. V/. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, R/. And let perpetual light shine upon them. V/. May they rest in peace. R/. Amen. V/. May their souls and the souls of all the

faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

R/. Amen. All present share a sign of peace.

Visiting a Grave in November

Remembering Our Dead in November Our parish Book of the Dead has been placed on a table of remembrance near the votive candles. The names of all persons who have been buried from St. Mary Parish in the last year have been inscribed in the Book of the Dead. Everyone is invited to enter into the Book of the Dead the names of deceased persons they would like included in our prayers for the month. Everyone is also invited to place on the table of remembrance a photograph or other memento of deceased loved ones. Please put your name and contact information on the item. The table will remain in place until November 30th, after which you are welcome to reclaim your memento.

St. Mary’s Moms Supports ALL MOMS at St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish There are fun activities for everyone!

NEXT MEETING: Wed. November 14, 9:15-11am Topic: Book Discussion Chapter 5

Ten Habits of Happy Mothers Author: Meg Meeker, M.D.

St. Mary’s Moms Chairperson: Meredith Cunningham 847.949.2454

Erin Gardner 847-865-5268 Email us for more information at: stmarysmoms1@gmail.com or visit

us on-line at: www.stmaryfc.org under Youth/Family

St. Mary CERTIFICATE PROGRAM We sell GIFT CARDS from restaurants, stores, gas stations and more. No minimum purchase, no minimum order. You pay the face value of the card. All profits go to St. Mary School. The cards below can be purchased in 3 places: the Narthex after Sat/Sun masses, at school during the week (9am–2pm), or at Market Day pick up every month. Cash, check or credit card accepted.

Go to www.stmaryfc.org/school. Click on Fundraisers/Support for more stores and restaurants. If you don’t see the card you want we will order it on Monday; you get it Wednesday! We order every week! Contact Person: Erin Gardner Applebee’s $10 Barnes & Noble $10 Dominick’s $25, $100 Burger King $10 Bath & Body Works $10 Jewel/Osco $25, $100 Culver’s $10 Wendy’s $10 Target $25, $100 Panera $10 Walgreen’s $25 Shell Gas $25, $100 Philly G’s $25 Home Depot $25 Walmart $25, $100 Starbucks $10 Kohl’s $25 Land’s End $25

Welcome New Parishioners

The Villajomez Family Sam & Marguerite Licocci

The Roti Family Ann Dobek Family

The Peteson Family Alvarez & Reynold’s Family

Rose Klemmer The Szmiitko Family

The Baltaz Family The Bahena Family

Wendy Espineli Family Betty & Linda Geimer

The Lynn Cook Family John & Marcell Dini

The Kathan Family The Eilliesh Scott Family

Joanne Schiro Lauren Stolz

John & Deborah Kolb The Hojsan Family

The Dumajel Family The Lohrmann Family

Jamison & Denise Fuller Katherine Simmer

Marilyn Heraty Michael & Sarah Kennedy-O’Laughlin

Larry & Joy Johnson Katie Wetzel

The Swierczek Family

Christmas Gifts for Families in Need St. Mary will once again participate in providing Christmas presents to families in need at our sharing parish, Holy Fam-ily in Waukegan. Instead of a Giving Tree with tags on it, we will have a table in the narthex on the week-end of No-vember 10 & 11 after all masses. Holy Family “family” wish lists will be

available for you to choose from. A St. Mary’s family can purchase gifts on their own or go in with another family. Individual gifts will not be an option. Each St. Mary family who wishes to participate will pur-chase gifts for an entire family. All gifts will be delivered to Holy Fam-ily on Sunday, December 2.

Congratualtions Gary Kupsak

You Are Invited to Pray the Rosary in honor of the Divine Mercy On November 16 after the 8:00 AM Mass and in honor of the Presentation of Mary on Wednesday, November 21 at the conclusion of 8:00 morning Mass

Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00 AM November 22 A free-will collection of non-perishable food items will be taken to supplement local food pantries. The collection will be given to the newly-formed parish of St. Matthew in Em-met County, Tennessee.

HELP NEEDED FOR HOLIDAY BASKET FOOD DRIVE St. Vincent de Paul and the Sharing Parish Ministry will be collecting food for the Holy Fam-ily Food Pantry at the Most Blessed Trinity Parish. Can you help?

We are asking St. Mary parishioners to be generous in their donations. Collection will take place in the Narthex from October 27 through November 11, 2012. The (Most Blessed Trinity) Holy Family Food Pantry is the largest dis-tributor of food in Lake County, serving approximately 12 percent of the county’s need. Items that are needed: Canned Soup Canned fruit (with a pop top lid) Granola bars Instant Oatmeal Canned Tuna 100% Juice Boxes Flour, sugar, or other kitchen staples Oil Mac & Cheese Canned Tuna Pancake Mix & Syrup Bread – rolls Breakfast Cereal Peanut Butter & Jelly Crackers Cookies Popcorn Rice & flavored rice Dry beans Canned Vegetables Pasta products & Sauce

Please check the expiration date of all food items.

If you’d like us do the shopping for you, place Dominick, Jewel, Aldi, Target, Goodwill Gift Certificates, cash, or check in the Alms for the Needy SVdP Box (located next to the south entrance of the sanctu-ary) or hand them to a SVdP representative or Parish staff member. Please contact: Jan Sinkovec at 847-543-1983 for more information.

F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer

Today’s Gospel story about “the widow’s mite” calls us to reflect on how we are personally and collectively helping to

grow the Kingdom of God. Too often stewardship gets equated solely with money. It is that, but much more. Saying that stew-ardship also includes time and talent is not simply some ploy to give a smoke screen for the dollars and cents aspect. If you are thinking “I don’t need to hear another money talk,” I ask that you

give me 5 minutes and hear me out.

One cannot truly have a meaningful discussion of steward-ship unless you begin with the fundamental mindset that is its founda-tion and motivation: Stewardship is primarily an exercise in gratitude. To whom? First and foremost, to our God and Father. Secondly, to our extended family gathered as the parish of St. Mary of the Annun-ciation...and beyond.

We are all infected by the American notion that we “pull our-selves up by our own bootstraps.” We know how hard we have had to work in order to obtain whatever professional and material success we may enjoy. It has taken us untold hours of toil to get our college de-gree(s) or to climb the rungs of the corporate food chain or to build our own business. As a result, we often fall into the trap of believing that we have earned everything we have and everything we have achieved.

Wrong!!!! Who among us “earned” the privilege of living in 21st century America? And exactly how did we acquire the innate physical talents and mental aptitudes that enable us to excel at our chosen professions and vocations? Where have we earned the privi-lege of even having life itself? The fact of the matter is that we have-n’t!! All that we have begins as a gift from God. Oh, sure, we may have added our own efforts on top of these gifts, but all of these efforts would amount to nothing were it not for what we have been given to start with.

Stewardship says that out of gratitude we owe back to God and His People a share of the blessings we have received. Our time is not just our own – it has been given to us to build up the community. Our talents are not our own – they have been given to us to enrich the lives of others. Our treasure is not meant to be ours alone – it is to be shared for the needs of our extended Christian family and those who have little.

Yet we withhold our time because we say we have more important things to do. (More important than serving the Gospel?!?) We allow our insecurities and lethargy to prevent us from offering our talents to the community. And we allow our stinginess and fear of “rainy days” to restrain our giving, especially in these troubled eco-nomic times. Stewardship first calls us to possess a spirit of thanks and gratitude for what we have, and to have trust in God’s providence. When we gratefully recognize that we have received in abundance, we will be moved to act generously ourselves.

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Lectors: Your Workbooks Are Here Lector workbooks for 2012-2013 are in the parish office. Please sign next to your name when you pick yours up. FYI, the first Sun-day of Advent is December 2nd.

Senior Club St. Mary’s Senior Club Meeting will be at noon in the Church Meeting Rooms on Monday, Novem-ber 12, 2012. If you will have any questions, please contact Pat Morelli at 847-543-4244.

Newspaper Recycling Bin Raises Money for St. Mary School The big yellow and green bin at the back of the school parking lot is a drop-off location for news-paper, mail, magazines, catalogs and other scrap paper. Many St. Mary families recycle there every week already. Joining our recycling effort pays great benefits for our school.

PAPER DRIVE This November we are having a Paper & Newspaper Recycling Drive! This is important because we earn money for every 2000 pounds of paper collected. We usually collect 1-2 tons every month. Please help us reach our goal of 4 tons this November! Thank you from the St. Mary School Green Team, students and staff

Faith’s Funnies

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C h a l l e n g e P r o j e c t Operation Christmas Child The Challenge Girls would like to thank everyone who was kind enough to give gifts this past Christmas to make this Challenge project, Operation Christmas Child a huge success. Our Challenge

girls are gearing up for this year’s Operation Christmas Child and want to invite you to lend a hand if possible. All girls 4th grade through High School are invited to help pack up the boxes and get them ready for shipping, collect donations of small toys, gifts, candy, toiletries, etc. and drop them off at The Gabriel House on Fridays from 4-5:30pm prior to December 8th. There is also be a collection box for Operation Christmas Child in the narthex for donations. If you would like to make a monetary donation please submit checks to Challenge Girls Group. If you have questions or would like more information please contact: Shelley Majewski (847-837-1744), Maria Cushing (847-566-6834) or Cindy Barr (847-494-8834).

Advent Mass & Reflection for Women

Monday, December 3, 2012 6:00 PM

ALL WOMEN ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.... Annual Advent Mass for Women Monday, December 3rd 6:00 pm

Come join us for a special Mass for women to help put your hearts and minds in the right place this busy Advent sea-son. The Mass is right before a wonderful presentation by Fr. Presta on our Blessed Mother Mary, which begins at 7:00 pm. Please make time this Advent to attend this special Mass, the talk by Fr. Presta or treat yourself to both. Your families and

friends will all benefit by having a more peaceful and spiritual woman in their midst this holiday season.

Next week I would like to address the subject of money. While we pour the majority of our waking hours into earning it, saving it, investing it, and spending it, some regard it as a taboo to discuss this fundamental aspect of life in the context of our communal exis-tence as the People of God. We need to get over this aversion. In-deed, Jesus frequently addressed the topic of wealth in his teaching. If you wish to contact me, just leave a note in the Parish Office or send an email to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

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Thanksgiving Day Mass 9:00 AM November 22 A free-will collection of non-perishable food items will be taken to supplement local food pantries. The offertory collec-tion on Thanksgiving Day will be given to Amate House

Rediscover the richness of the Catholic Faith with several learning opportunities at St. Mary.

So Do Catholics Worship Mary?: The History of Marian Devotion within the Church

Fr. James Presta, University St. Mary of the Lake Monday, December 3, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Mini Scripture Course - The Book of Job

Dr. Pauline Viviano, Professor at Loyola University Tuesdays, February 26 & March 5, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Mini Course - The Catholic Church in America

Fr. Martin Zielinski, University St. Mary of the Lake Wednesdays, April 10 and 17, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

SCRIPTURE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Lectio Divina Bible Study

AM session on Wednesdays PM sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Exploring the Sunday Readings Beginning in November on Tuesday evenings

Threshold Bible Study Offered for individual personal study

BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES

Adult Formation Book Sale December 1-2, 2012 in the parish narthex after all Masses

Variety of books and other resources available each week at the wooden kiosks in the parish narthex

Find more information on all these activities and more at the parish website www.stmaryfc.org

Upcoming Adult Formation Activities for the Year of Faith

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul to better serve those in need in Lake County & Northern Cook County will open a Thrift Store in Lib-ertyville located in the Greentree Shopping Plaza, 1125 S. Milwaukee Ave (north of Baker’s Square).

We need you to donate now! Call 847-367-4700 for a furniture pickup

The Society is the oldest charity in the archdiocese, having served the needy since 1857. The Society has more than 2000 volunteers throughout Cook and Lake counties, who help provide life’s basic necessities - food, shelter, clothing, transportation, emotional comfort to more than 460,000 needy individuals annually regardless of race, religion, gender. The goal of our thrift stores: SVdP thrift stores have proven to be a successful way of raising funds. Our objective is to foster systemic changes for people in need by providing life-changing tools to break the cycle of poverty. Two urgent needs here which have been identified are: • Support transitional housing and educational services (long term goal) Offer free clothing and furniture for those approved for assis-tance from SVdP Our goal is to open the doors with attractive, well-stocked inventory. We need your help to meet this goal by donating clean, quality, working items of all sorts. The holidays will be around the corner and shoppers will be on the hunt for that perfect ‘certain something’ for gifts. Donations of the following items are being accepted now: Quality items in good condition: Clothing, Shoes & Accessories: for women, men, children, and infants Kitchen/Dining: dishware, flatware, bake ware, tools, gadgets, small

appliances Home Décor: linens, decorative accents, artwork, mirrors, rugs, silk

flowers, baskets Furniture: bedroom sets, living room, dining/family rooms, patio, televi-

sions - in working order Drop your donations in the boxes located in the parking lot in front of or behind the store or call for a furniture pickup at 847-367-4700. Regretfully, we CANNOT accept: • Baby car seats, cribs, strollers, bedding & accessories, stuffed animals and toys. • Mattresses or box springs – sleeper sofas, futons. Luggage & gym bags. • Office furniture – desks, file cabinets, computers, monitors, print-ers, scanners. • Exercise equipment-stationary bikes, weights, treadmills.

• Large appliances – refrigerators, freezers, stoves, dishwashers, dryers. Musical instruments – pianos, organs.

WEDDING BANNS Jill Cwik & Andrew Starykowicz II

Arpita Halgeri & Jon Kolb II

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Open House, November 13, 2012 at 6:30pm Don’t miss their Open House on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at 6:30pm. You’ll tour the school, meet with teachers and stu-dents, and discover why the Woodlands Academy experience is so transformative and unique! To learn more about Woodlands Academy, contact the Of-fice of Admission and Financial Aid at 847.234.4300 X250 or visit us online at WOODLANDSACADEMY.ORG.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter We are called to treat one another with the same love and compassion that Jesus gives to us. Sign up today to attend a Marriage Encounter weekend and allow God to strengthen, renew and rekindle your mar-riage sacrament so that it may reflect His love and compassion. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are Nov 16-18 in Rockford, IL; Jan 25-27, 2013 in Brookfield, WI and Feb. 8-10 in Crys-tal Lake, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For more infor-mation visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. For a fin de semana en Espanol in Rockford in Nov, contact Hugo & Gaby at 630-690-2094.

Featured CD for November

“The Year of Faith” by

Dr. Michael Barber To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Second

Vatican Council and the 20th anniversary of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI has announced a Year of Faith to help Catholics revitalize their faith, to rediscover the splendor and beauty of the faith, and to inspire us to commit to the New Evangeliza-tion. In this talk, Dr. Michael Barber explains how the Catechism and Sacred Scripture can reignite the fire of our faith.

Please remember a $3 donation per CD is suggested to allow the parish to continue the program

and offer new material.

Talent Show Delights Children & Families St. Mary of the Annunciation School held its annual Talent Show on Thursday, Oct. 25 during Red Ribbon Week. The much-anticipated event showcased 16 acts of students singing, dancing, doing comedy routines, performing oral recitations and playing the piano. The school held the Talent Show during National Red Ribbon Week, a week designated to teach children about positive choice alternatives to negative behaviors of drugs and alcohol. Children from first through fifth grade joyfully performed for a full-house of proud parents, faculty and students in Diantha Hall.

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

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

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Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Ext. 213 Pastor

Dean, Vicariate I-A

Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 212 Associate Pastor

Deacon Mike O’Malley Deacon Gary Kupsak Deacon Robert Poletto

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

Ms. Patricia Strang Ext. 310 School Principal

Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education

Mr. Ryan Rehkamp Ext. 230 Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Mr. Howard Fischer Ext. 215 Director of Parish Operations Ms. Penny Elwood Ext. 217 Bookkeeper/Accountant

Ms. Victoria Hansen Ext. 200 Administrative Assistant

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

Dustin Zubert Pastoral Council President

Marcelo Corpuz School Board President

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

Parish Staff