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Living God's Word We pray for the wisdom to live justly, that is, in such a way that we keep ourselves in proper relationship with God, with each other, and with the earth. We pray for the wisdom to use our financial resources to help bring about such "just living."

Copyright (c) 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

When Jacob Marley appears to Ebenezer Scrooge at the beginning of A Christmas Carol, he wears a long chain, clasped around his middle, “made of cash-boxes, keys, padlocks, ledgers, deeds, and heavy purses wrought in steel.” He tells Scrooge that he wears the chain he forged in life, and now he wanders the earth because in life his spirit never went beyond “the narrow limits of our money-changing hole.” Old Marley’s life had been about money until it ended; now he pays the price. Luke calls on his community to consider its use of money. In today’s parable a steward has been caught squander-ing his master’s property. Seeing that his days are num-bered, the steward acts quickly to ensure that he will have friends at the end. Surprisingly, the master com-mends him for “acting prudently.” Jesus then comments that the children of this world have more gumption than the children of light, using their money to make friends.

Reflecting on God’s Word

SEPTEMBER 22 2013

25TH

SUNDAY IN ORDINARY

TIME

J. S. Paluch Co.

Three other comments follow: Use money to make friends for eternity; trustworthiness in small matters and earthly wealth will lead to being trusted with true wealth, i.e. God’s kingdom; and you have to choose be-tween God and “mammon” (whatever holds your deep-est trust other than God). In a nutshell, use your money to serve; allow God to save. Jesus is in line with the prophet Amos, who castigates the businessmen of his day for cheating the poor and needy. God is on the side of these little ones. They are the ones we are to befriend by using our money for their good. Jesus, who came as a “ransom for all” (1 Timothy 2:4), is our true wealth.

—James A. Wallace, C.SS.R. Copyright © 2012, World Library Publications. All rights reserved.

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Mass Intentions Monday, September 23, Pio, Priest of Pietreicina 8:00AM †William Cahill req. The Warzecha Family Tuesday, September 24 8:00AM John & Regina Debord 20th Wedding Anniversary Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. The Gene Schmidt Family Wednesday, September 25 8:00AM The Giovannini Family †Herman Hoffman req. Liz Carroll & Charles Lacey 9:00AM †Curt Schey req. Susan, His Mother Thursday, September 26, Saints Cosmas & Damian, Martyrs 8:00AM Bernie & Mercedes Lenzen 68th Wedding Anniversary Friday, September 27, Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest 8:00AM †Joanie Kroll req. John Kroll, Her Husband Saturday, September 28 5:00PM Frank Kopczynski req. Patricia, His Wife †Donald & Evelyn McNamee req. Kathie & †Dennis Lackie †Fr. Patrick J. O’Malley req. William & Bernice Jordan †Frank & Maria Vullo req. Duane & Fran Schmidt †Edward Billick req. Genevieve, His Wife †Fr. Patrick J. O’Malley req. William & Bernice Jordan For the Deceased Members of St. Vincent DePaul Society Sunday, September 29 7:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 9:30AM Michael Anthony Chiselko †Flordeliz Soriano req. Melissas Edquiban & Family †Tom Stewart & Stella Lindbruechl req. Renate Stewart Family †Denise Donnellan req. Justine Donnellan, His Wife †Patricia Jeske req. Jim Kirn & Family †Mariann Mayer req. Ray & MaryAnn Przytula The Deceased Family of Louis & Angeline Filetti The Deceased Family of Stephen & Ellen Donnellan 11:30AM Anthony & Josephine Luberda 38th Wedding Anniversary Bob & Sue Poletto 34th Wedding Anniversary †Fr. Patrick J. O’Malley req. Rose Vales †Thomas Stewart req. Renate Stewart & Family †Stella Lindbuechl req. Renate Stewart & Family

Week Ahead Sunday, September 22 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 6:00PM Journey Night Monday, September 23 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 7:00PM Sesquicentennial Full Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 24 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary’s Circle 9:00AM Lectio Divina Bible Study 5:30PM REP (B) 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul Meeting 7:30PM Lectio Divina Bible Study Wednesday, September 25 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mass 7:00PM History Committee Meeting 7:00PM Mission Committee Meeting 7:00PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, September 26 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Mary’s Circle 7:00PM Holy Land Meeting Friday, September 27 8:00AM Mass 8:30AM Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet 4:00PM Challenge Girls Meeting Saturday, September 28—HARVESTFEST & MUM SALE 7:00AM Men’s Cursillo Meeting 4:00PM Harvest Fest Sunday, September 29—MUM SALE 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 6:00PM Journey Night Event

Mass Time

5:00 7:30 9:30 11:30

Lectors A. Heinzinger K. Lenzen

P. Coughlin P. TeKampe

B. Slack M. Arata

S. Poletto E. McPherson

Eucha-ristic Minis-ters

Deacon E. Bujan J. Cooper T. Teehan B. Steiner C. Kasamis J. Murphy C. Fisher D. Suhling

Deacon F. Cizewski A. Rafferty-III S. Ratajczak L. Bosshart C. King K. Samp K. Ooster-baan S. Stahl

Deacon C. Lutzow J. Philbin C. & J Orlowski A. Rohman J. & M Rutledge B & K. Declaire-Aden C. Starck

Deacon M. Alandy M. Alandy J. Weiler D. Weiler S. Scesniak M. & G Schofield

Liturgical Ministers September 28—29, 2013

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,

Carol Esker

and for those who have recently died:

Stella Lindbuechl

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Dedication of Bell Tower

October 12, 2013 5:00 Mass

WEDDING BANNS

Jennifer Bendix & Ross Hendrix II

Melissa Maloney & John Momper II

F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer

Over the past few weeks the topic of Syria has domi-nated our nation’s political discourse and garnered attention around the world. The horrible civil war

there continues to rage and we abhor the use of chemical weapons. We long for peace and cry out for justice. However, Pope Francis and our bishops have pointed out that the path of violence leads to neither peace nor justice. It simply produces more violence. I would like to share some excerpts from the letter the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued in support of the Pope’s urging against military inter-vention in Syria. Please take the time to read these important words and pray over them.

…Chemical weapons have no place in the arsenals of the family of nations. There is no doubt that the use of chemical weapons in Syria was a heinous crime against humanity. As Pope Fran-cis declared: “With utmost firmness I condemn the use of chemical weapons: I tell you that those terrible images from recent days are burned into my mind and heart. There is a judgment of God and of history upon our actions which are inescapable!”

Tragically, the deaths from chemical weapons are only part of the grievous story of Syria these days. More than 100,000 Syri-ans have lost their lives. More than 2 million have fled the country as refugees. More than 4 million within Syria have been driven from their homes by violence. A humanitarian catastrophe is unfolding in Syria. We call upon our nation and the international community to save lives by pressing for seri-ous dialogue to end the conflict, by refraining from fueling further violence with military attacks or arms transfers, and by offering more humanitarian assistance.

We have heard the urgent calls of our Holy Father, Pope Fran-cis, and our suffering brother bishops of the venerable and ancient Christian Churches of the Middle East. As one, they beg the international community not to resort to military inter-vention in Syria. They have made it clear that a military attack will be counterproductive, will exacerbate an already deadly situation, and will have unintended negative consequences…

…we make our own the appeal of Pope Francis: “I exhort the international community to make every effort to promote clear proposals for peace in that country without further delay, a peace based on dialogue and negotiation, for the good of the entire Syrian people. May no effort be spared in guaranteeing humanitarian assistance to those wounded by this terrible con-flict, in particular those forced to flee and the many refugees in nearby countries."

…Instead of employing armed force, our nation should work with the international community and direct all of its consider-

able diplomatic capabilities to initiate dialogue and negotia-tion. The use of force is always a last resort, and it should only be employed by legitimate authority in accordance with inter-national norms. The lack of international and domestic con-sensus in this case is deeply troubling. Recent international proposals to secure and destroy Syria’s chemical weapons de-serve serious consideration, evaluation and encouragement.

We affirm the longstanding position of our Conference of Bish-ops that the Syrian people urgently need a political solution. We ask the United States to work with other governments to obtain a ceasefire, initiate serious negotiations, provide impar-tial humanitarian assistance, and encourage efforts to build an inclusive society in Syria that protects the rights of all its citi-zens, including Christians and other minorities.

The situation in Syria is complex and the human suffering all too real. Let us lend our voices and our prayers in tangible support for the way of peace and for the values of the Gospel. If you wish to contact me, please leave a note in the Parish Office or send an email to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

Stewardship Report

Sunday Collection September 15, 2013 $17,555.71

Budgeted Weekly Collection $20,600.00

Difference $(3,044.29)

Current fiscal Year-to-Date $237,521.13

Budgeted Sunday Collections To Date $247,200.00

Difference $(9,678.87)

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

adjustments.

A Respect Life Holy Hour Service Monday, Octo-ber 7, 7:00 p.m. in the little church All parishioners are invited. During the adoration of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, prayers for renewed strength to respect all life and the recitation of the Rosary will be offered. Come pray with us on this most impor-tant issue.

Celebrate St. Mary Parish! September 28

4:00–10:00 PM

Brats & Tighthead Beer

BBQ

Egg Rolls

Outdoor Games

Musical Entertainment

Raffle Prizes

Beer, Brat & 2 Sides

$8 beforehand

$10 at the door

Children’s ticket $6.00

Sept 28th is our first Harvest Fest celebration from 4-10pm. Har-vest Fest is meant to celebrate all the Time, Talent and Treasures we are blessed with here at St. Mary of the Annunciation. With joy we celebrate what we have now, with gratitude we give thanks to those who have come before us to make the parish what it is to-day and with excitement we look forward to the next 150 years. During this celebration we will have beer and brats to celebrate our German roots, bags, outdoor games and music for our present community, and plans and dreams for the years to come. The Filipino community will also be present with BBQ and egg rolls to acknowledge where we have come as a parish. Family and Friends are all welcome to come. The cost for a brat and two sides is 8 dollars before and 10 at the door. We encourage you to pick up your raffle tickets and buy more if you are feeling lucky! We are excited to celebrate as a community and hope to see you there.

Sincerely,

Harvest Steering Committee

St. Mary Lecture Series

Three Faiths, One Place: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Holy Land

Presented by Fr. Thomas A. Baima, S.T.D

Thursday, October 10, 2013 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Parish Center Meeting Rooms

Judaism, Christianity and Islam are collectively known as "Abrahamic religions" because they each understand their history as related to the covenant God made with Abraham. These three faiths are all mono-theistic, which means they believe in one God worshiped by Abraham. They do, however, differ in important aspects of their beliefs. The Middle East is the cradle of the world's three monotheistic faiths: Ju-daism, Christianity and Islam. Today, all three religious groups have roots, communities, and holy sites in Israel, West Bank and Jordan. Pilgrims continue to visit the Holy Land to connect with sites from the origin of their faith. In this evening presentation, learn more about these three world faiths, their history and connection to the Holy Land.

**Please register to allow the parish to plan for the sessions**

You may register online at www.stmaryfc.org or by returning this form to the parish office. There is no cost to attend but a $5.00 donation to the Adult Formation ministry is suggested.

Registration Form “Three Faiths - One Place”

• Registration is requested to allow the parish to plan for the session. All are welcome to attend.

• You may register online at the Adult Formation page on the parish website www.stmaryfc.org or by returning this form to the parish office.

• There is no cost to attend but a $5.00 donation is suggested to support the Adult Faith Formation Ministry.

Donations can be made on the night of the event or to the parish office. • For questions regarding the presentation, call the parish office 847-223-0010

or email jenpepping@sbcglobal.net.

Name _________________________________________________ Phone _________________________________________________ Email address* _________________________________________ *Email address will be used for any necessary correspondence.

Visit the parish website for information on all Adult Formation opportunities

www.stmaryfc.org

About the presenter... Very Rev. Thomas A. Baima received his B.A. at Butler Univer-sity; S.T.B., M. Div., and S.T.L. at University of St. Mary of the Lake; M.B.A at Templeton Institute; and S.T.D. at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome. Vicar for Ecumeni-cal and Interreligious Affairs of the Archdiocese of Chicago, he is currently Vice Rector for Academic Affairs at University St. Mary of the Lake. In addition to teaching at the seminary, Fr. Baima has authored several books on world religions and participates in numerous ecumenical organizations.

It’s Time for Beautiful Mums! The Home & School Association will be selling mums after all Masses on September 28 & 29. The Green-house of Crystal Lake is generously offering their BEST MUMS (all sizes and colors) at discounted rates

to our parish. 50% of the proceeds will go directly to St. Mary School!!!

Maintenance Update Most of the major construction elements of our campus maintenance and beautification plans have been completed, with only landscaping and “punch-up list” items remaining. There is one large project, the widening of our main driveway, which has yet to begin. The status of that project follows:

Main Driveway Our permit application to widen the main driveway and add gravel shoulders was rejected by Lake County. At some point after the site plans for the new church were approved the zoning on our land was changed to agricultural. This limits the amount of impervious surface area we can have on our property. Our current use of the land (buildings, parking lot, driveway, etc.) exceeds this new limit. Although what we already have in place has been “grandfathered,” any changes to impervious surfaces have to either bring us into compliance or go through the lengthy process of requesting a zoning variance. We are working with county agencies on what needs to be done in order for a permit to be issued. We still have hope that this can be resolved and that the contractor can complete the work before asphalt plants close for the season. However, this timing is far from certain at this point. We will continue to update you as this matter progresses. We are extremely grateful to the many people who so generously have made donations to assist us with our maintenance beautification pro-jects. To-date, all of the work performed has been paid for by specific gifts from parishioners and not from parish operating funds. However, we are still in need of additional funding for the widening of the drive-way as donations for this project currently only cover part of the cost. We welcome donations of any size to help us with this work. If you would like to contribute, simply mark a plain envelope with “Driveway Project” and place your gift in the Sunday collection basket. Thank you again for your generosity!

Immigration Reform – a Biblical Mandate When some hear talk about immigration reform they immediately avoid the topic ,dismissing it simply as a political issue. At the root of immi-gration reform, however, is the biblical mandate to respect every hu-man person and to act with justice. As Christians we cannot turn our back on the ill treatment of immigrants and unfair practices that de-stroy the well being of a family. How immigration policies are formu-lated and how they are enforced is the work of government. But as Christians we cannot turn away from our moral obligation that requires us to act justly and with respect for the dignity of every human person made in the image and likeness of God. This may require of us to speak up to our government officials. The Bishops of the United States are not writing the script for immigration reform; they are calling disci-ples to study the issues carefully and to form their conscience on a matter that affects the entire human family regardless of national ori-gin.

To learn more about Immigration Reform from a Catholic perspective, visit the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ website @ http://www.justiceforimmigrants.org/learn-issues.shtml#.

You can also contact: Office for Immigrant Affairs & Immigration Education Archdiocese of Chicago 3525 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653 312-534-8104 www.archchicago.org/immigration

Pizza! Pizza!

Fresh-Made Take & Bake

PIZZA! October is pizza month at St. Mary School. Please help support the Home & School Association of St. Mary so we can continue the educa-

tional programs and materials our students use every day! Not frozen factory pizzas, but home made! We’ll make every pizza!

Pre-orders will be taken by St. Mary School students on October 13, 20 & 21, 27 & 28 after Masses.

We want

to sell

at least Mark your calendar for Pizza Production Day on Saturday, Nov. 2nd.

Pizzas will be ready for pick up in Diantha Hall (the school gym)

after 5pm.

A special Down Syndrome Symposium will be held at the Cook Memorial Library in Libertyville, IL. on Satur-day, October 12th, from 9am - 11am. Speaker Bob Schoen, PhD, will share his research on treating Down Syndrome in his talk titled: "Encouraging Progress in Down Syndrome Cognitive Research Provides Promise for Parents." The research is directed towards the de-velopment of safe and effective drug therapies that will improve memory, learning and communication in persons with Down syndrome and address the increased likeli-hood for Alzheimer's disease. Bob's talk will be accom-panied by a panel of parents with Down syndrome chil-dren. With the latest stats showing 90% of Down syn-drome babies being aborted due to early testing, this symposium offers hope In Defense of Life,

Bonnie Quirke, President Lake County Right to Life

Deacon Deliberations

by Deacon Gary Kupsak

“How Do You Grow Really Good Corn”

I don’t know how many of you like sweet corn, but I hap-pen to be one individual who can’t wait for the summer crop to hit the roadside vegetable stands and supermarkets and becomes a little anxious at the thought of the harvest season coming to an end. As unlikely as the growing of corn may be on improving our God given lives, I do believe there is a life lesson to be gleaned from growing those delicious yellow and white pillows of indescribable flavor. Every time I take a bite out of those delicious kernels, I muse that God, who has created all that is good, had to be present when the Iroquois Indi-ans gave the first sweet corn (called Papoon) to European settlers in 1779.

To amplify my thoughts on the life’s lesson that may be gleaned through the growing of corn, I present the “Parable of Growing Good Corn.” There was a farmer who grew award-winning corn. Each year he entered his delicious corn in the state fair where he won many blue ribbons. One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learned something interesting about how he grew it. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbors. “How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbors when they are growing corn in competition with yours each year” the reporter asked? “Why sir,” said the farmer, “Didn’t you know that the wind picks up pol-len from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbors grow inferior corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn. If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbors grow good corn.” The farmer was well aware of the connectedness of life. His corn couldn’t improve unless his neighbor’s corn also im-proved.

So it is in other aspects of life. Those who chose to be at peace must help their neighbors be at peace. Those who live well must help others to live well, for the real value in life is measured by the lives one positively touches. Those who choose to be happy must help others to find happiness, for the welfare of each of us is bound up with the wel-fare of all of us. The lesson for us in this: If we are to grow good corn, we must also help our neighbors grow good corn.

Friends in Christ, what will you do today, not tomorrow, next week or next month, but today to help your neighbor grow good corn, live in peace, or to be happier? It’s up to you, if you want good corn (a good and blessed life) you have to insure that those around you grow good

The Ministry of Care

If your loved one or friend is homebound or recovering from illness and would like a minister of care to visit and bring Holy Communion, please call the parish office, 847-223-0010 or Dolores Leuthner, 847-949-4534.

Attention All 150th Volunteers

Sesquicentennial Planning Meeting

All volunteers engaged in the planning of our parish’s Sesquicen-tennial will meet on Monday, September 23rd, at 7:00pm to review our progress and confirm the Sesquicentennial calendar. This will be an important meeting since it will convene all committee mem-

Pray the Daily Rosary

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

St. Mary’s Senior Club Members are revving up their mixers and heating up their ovens for the Bake Sale on October 5 and 6 before and after all Masses that week-end. Please save your sweet tooth for all goodies we’ll have for sale.

Co-chairmen—Joyce Ladewig and Chris Lyons.

Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet

The Divine Mercy Novena & Chaplet is now being prayed on the 1st, 3rd and 4th Fridays of the month, immediately following the 8:00AM Mass.

PADS Ministry

Fall is in the air and that means St. Mary PADS ministry is gear-

ing up for a new season. We look forward to welcoming our

guests beginning in October and finishing in April. Our ministry

includes many dedicated volunteers, but we are always looking

for fresh faces and ideas. If you feel that PADS is something

you would be interested in, call the parish office for details.

We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities beginning

at 6:00PM Wednesday evenings and finishing at 6:00AM on

Thursday. We are always looking for help with early morning

cleanup at 5:00AM and cleaning laundry. Please let us know if

you want to join our team.

We welcome eighth grade and high school volunteers, we will

have a limit of 6 youth volunteers this season, due to the lim-

ited space at our site. Please call the parish office if you plan

on using the PADS ministry for your service hours. Thank you

for your cooperation. Please keep our volunteers and our

guests in your prayers.

St. Mary School Certificate Program As an ongoing

fundraiser St. Mary School sells GIFT CARDS from restaurants, stores and other vendors. We sell every weekend after mass in the Narthex, once a month at Market Day and at the school office during the week. Plan ahead for birthdays, weekly shopping, gas, restaurants, college students and more. All cards are sold at face value and all profits go to our preK-5 school. Look for us on the parish website www.stmaryfc.org/school. Click on Fundraisers and Support. Questions? Call or text Erin Gardner at 847-471-8311.

Dominick’s $25, $100 Panera $10

Jewel $25, $100 Philly G’s $25

Walgreen’s $25 Starbucks $10

Land’ End $25 i-tunes $15

Target $25, $100 Wendy’s $10

Home Depot $25 Kohl’s $25

Kohl’s $25 Walmart $100

Bath & Body Works $10

Please Donate Rosaries

The Rosary Donation Box is in the narthex until September 30th for rosary donations. The rosaries will be distributed in many ways: to help the sick in the hospital, the adoration chapel, pro-life events, and many other times when needed. We will except all types of rosaries even broken ones that need repair.

Featured CD for September “Evangelizing Catholics” by Scott Hahn In this informative and dynamic presentation, Dr. Scott Hahn dis-cusses why the New Evangelization is the greatest priority of the Church at this time, and how we are all called to share our faith. He shows how the Eucharist relates to explaining Jesus' death and resurrection, and how Blessed John Paul II's called for a New Evangelization must be based on the Eucharist. 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.

New Kiosk for Great Catholic Resources! Be sure to check out the new kiosk in the parish narthex. The new double-sided kiosk now holds even more great Catholic CDs, books and other fantastic resources. It’s a great way to renew ex-citement for your faith and find materials to share with friends and family. Two sides full of great resources!

Baby Sitting Nights

Hey parents! Looking for a babysitter so you can go out on a Saturday night? Our youth ministry, Jour-ney, will host our babysitting fundraisers on Satur-days October 19, November 16 and December 14, from 6-9 PM, in Diantha Hall. Teens will be on hand to help play games, sports, color, read, and

watch movies with your children while you enjoy some time off! Snacks will be provided but we recommend your child eat dinner be-fore they come. We are raising funds for our Trip to Indianapolis to attend the Nation Catholic Youth Conference.

To sign-up: Contact Ryan Rehkamp at 847-223-0010 x.230 or RRehkamp@stmota,org. Please include the names and ages of your kids.

If you would like to volunteer: Junior high and high school teens are needed no matter how experienced or inexperienced you are. Please just let Ryan know which night(s) you plan to help babysit.

Wendy’s Fundraiser October 29th, November 26th and December 10th

Here’s another way you can help support our teens on their confer-ence trip! We get 15% of all sales (including drive-thru) from 5-8 PM! Invite your family, friends, classmates, and neighbors. Located on Route 176 in Mundelein (by Dominick’s). Don’t forget to get your Wendy’s gift cards after masses sold by St. Mary’s School!

St. Patrick Church in Wadsworth will host a LIGHT

OF THE WORLD Retreat during the weekend of October 11-14.

Have you heard the Lord calling you? Is your heart open to Him? Do you feel you are still missing something when you attend Mass? This faith-strengthening weekend gives participants a chance to relax and be in a small faith community with other people who want to un-derstand what they believe and what Christ is asking of them in His church. Come experience what almost 300 people already have! Everything you need to fuel your fire is provided for you: Amazing talks, quiet moments, great food, and fellowship! To register or for more informa-t ion, v is i t the St . Patr ick Church websi te a t : www.stpatrickwadsworth.org and click the “Ask Me” button on the right. You may also contact Bernie Oberdick at 847*244*6141, x21 with any further questions.

Ministry of Care Training Presenters: Sr. Jane Schlosser, RSM and Greta Rusk

Full participation in both training sessions will fulfill Archdiocesan requirements for mandation. Components to be addressed during the training: Saturday, October 5: Introduction and the theology of pastoral ministry to the sick. Theology of prayer and Eucharistic Ministry Theology of aging, suffering, death and dying Saturday, October 12: Pastoral Communication Skills Prayer in care ministry Visiting the sick (practicalities in ALL areas: hospital, homebound and nursing homes) When: Saturdays, October 5 & 12, 2013 Sign-in: 8:45-9:00 am Session: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Prince of Peace Church (Parish Life Center)) 135 S. Milwaukee Avenue Lake Villa, Illinois 60046 Food: Please bring your own brown-bag lunch. Coffee and soft drinks will be provided. Reservations: Please contact Deacon Jim Minor @ 847-356-7915, or email to: jminor@princeofpeacecatholicchurch.org. *Sessions will take place in the Parish Life Center – watch for signs!

ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO VICARIATE I, DEANERY ABC

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING Presenter: Helen Haegerich

When a member of the Body of Christ dies, we are

called to a ministry of consolation. The Church calls us to care for the dying, to pray for the dead, and to comfort those who mourn. As a people of faith, we believe that God created each person for eternal life and that as Christ was raised from the dead we too will be raised to glory. The purpose of this training is to: • Become informed about the rites, rituals and readings in the

“Order of Christian Funerals” • Learn how to set up a Bereavement Ministry in your parish Be

trained to assist families in planning a funeral liturgy that is re-spectful and comforting

• Gain knowledge of how to set up the church for the funeral Mass This training is for those who wish to structure a new Bereavement Ministry in their parish and for those who wish to join Bereavement Ministry programs that are already established in their parishes. Where: St. Mary of Vernon John P. Finnegan Parish Center 233 U.S. Hwy. 45, Indian Creek, IL 60061 When: Saturday, October 26, 2013 9:00 a.m. registration & hospitality 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. training workshop What to bring: A sack lunch, refreshments will be provided To register: Please call Helen Haegerich @ 847-281-7407 or e-mail her at hhaegerich@sbcglobal.net

Women’s Retreat 2013 Registration Form

Telephone __________________ Email__________________________

One night _____ Two nights____ Please include me in a carpool ___ I will arrange my own transportation ___

Please include check made payable to St. Mary of the Annunciation

and return to parish office or collection basket Total Included $__________

Name ________________________

Blessed, Broken & Beautiful St. Mary of the Annunciation's Women's Retreat

November 2nd & 3rd, Cabrini Retreat Center, Des Plaines Facilitated by Anne Chzran -- Associate Director of Deacon Formation, Mundelein Seminary

Saturday, 9:00 AM until Sunday, 12:00 PM $120—1 night, private room, shared bath, 3 meals $170– 2 nights, private room, shared bath, 3 meals For additional information, contact Linda Zucco at 847-949-9365 or zuc5@comcast.net

Come join the women of St. Mary of the An-nunciation for a time of solitude, reflection, relaxa-tion, and we always have some fun.

Meditation Garden Memorial Pavers

The St. Mary of the Annunciation Meditation Garden is designed to provide a serene place for prayer and meditation. With the inclusion of our Holy Family and St. Francis of Assisi shrines together with many varieties of beautiful plants, trees and shrubs, the medi-tation garden provides a welcoming environment for prayer and reflection.

In celebrating our 150th Anniversary, we want to continue the work started in the past to enhance this sacred space, honor those who went before us, and leave a lasting legacy for those who will come after. Therefore, we will again be installing another phase of engraved paver stones along the pathways of our meditation garden.

You can be a part of this beautiful garden by purchasing one or more engraved pavers. You may wish to mark the year you joined St. Mary, remember a deceased loved one, or show your joy as our parish celebrates 150 years of praising God and sharing our faith in Jesus Christ. Even if you have participated in a previous phase of pavers for the garden, you may have others you now wish to remember or new blessings to celebrate during this special jubilee year.

Two sizes of pavers are available. Up to four lines of text may be engraved on the 6”x12” paver. Up to eight lines of text may be engraved on the 12”x12” paver. Seven-teen characters are allowed per line, including punctuation and spaces.

GARDEN CONCEPT The centerpiece of our meditation garden is a sculpture of the Holy Family. Engraved paver stones lead to this shrine and provide an outdoor gathering area for the com-munity. From this central area, gravel walking paths move outward, meandering through the field. The shrine of St. Francis of Assisi is another key focal point in the garden where you’ll find a meditation bench for private prayer. GARDEN SYMBOLISM In many ways, a garden and its season symbolize our Christian experience from the dawn of creation to the present day, from birth to life to death to rebirth. Springtime In Spring, the garden bursts forth with variety, abundance and bloom similar to the way the creation must have unfolded when God crafted our meticulous perfect world, and us in it. The beauty and feelings of contentment and happiness a garden gives us is a powerful yet inadequate glimpse of what life must have been like in the Garden of Eden when humanity enjoyed a world of paradise in fellowship with God. Fall & Winter In the Fall and Winter, flowers wither and plants die, and what was once alive and full of life fades away. The ground becomes barren and we sense a loss of something dear. This is a reminder of original sin, the fall from grace, banishment from the Garden, death and life without God. Spring & Summer In Spring and Summer, the garden reawakens as a place of beauty and happiness. Na-ture’s power overcomes the harshness of winter as it mysteriously resurrects life from the ground and plants return to their full glory. The sun and rain feed the garden, sus-taining it and giving it the ability to thrive. This parallels the victory Christ won for us over sin and death through his Resurrection. We are sustained by the power of his promise never to forsake those who believe in him. Nourished by the gift of his word and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we anxiously await the day when he will return to restore his Kingdom and rule over his people.

150

ST. MARY OF THE

ANNUNCIATION

Engraving Guidelines Print clearly in capital letters what you would like engraved on your paver(s), one letter per space. Spaces and punctuation marks (such as com-mas and apostrophes) each count as one letter. You do not have to use all spaces or lines available. We will center each line of text on the paver. St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish reserves the right to edit text and de-termine the location of all pavers. In order to ensure harmony among the engraved messages on the pavers, some suggested engravings are shown at right. For Parishioners: Family or Individual Pavers One for an entire family or one for each member of the family with the year you joined the parish. Memorial Paver: Dates are not placed on memorial pavers. For Friends of St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish: Individual, Business or Organization

Smith Family

Jane Smith

Smith Family

2008

John and

Jane

Celebrating

our

blessings

2014

*Addition of Sesquicen-

tennial logo takes up 3

characters on 3 lines and

In Memory

John Smith

Paver Order Form

Please print clearly in capital letters.

6” x 12” Paver - $200 (4 lines, 17 characters each.)

12” x 12” Paver - $300 (8 lines, 17 characters each.) Add Sesquicentennial Logo $___10.00___ Note: Logo takes up 3 characters on 3 lines, reducing space for text.

Additional Garden Gift $___________

Enclosed is $_______________ for _______ paver(s). Mr./Mrs./Ms. ________________________________ Phone (_____)_________________

Return this form to the Parish Office along with a check payable to: St. Mary – Meditation Garden

Smith Gravel Co.

150th logo here

If choosing

150th logo here

If choosing

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 After Hours

847-813-7324

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

Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Ext. 213 Pastor, Dean, Vicariate I-A

Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 212 Associate Pastor

Deacons Mike O’Malley, Gary Kupsak Robert Poletto

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

Ms. Patricia Strang Ext. 310 Principal, St. Mary School

Dr. Diane Vida 847-487-5600 Principal, Frassati Academy

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

Trisha Zubert School Board President

Rev. James Presta Weekend Associate

Parish Staff