JANUARY 15, 2012 ● 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

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YOU WILL SEE Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist, baptized people with wa-ter but told his followers that someone was coming who would baptize with the Holy Spirit. To-day’s Gospel reading does not re-cord any conversation between John and Jesus, but emphasizes that as John watches Jesus go by, he announces that this man is in-deed the promised one, the Lamb of God. Andrew and another man set out to follow Jesus, who turns and asks what they are looking for. Their answer is a strange one: they want to know where he lives. Jesus simply replies, “Come, and you will see.” We are told they stay with him for the whole day. The next day, Andrew finds his brother, Simon, and tells him he has met the Messiah—the Anointed One—and takes Simon to meet Jesus. Like John, Jesus looks hard at Simon, taking the measure of the man, and in the light of what he perceives in him changes his name to Cephas—or as we more com-monly know it, Peter (“the rock”). The two encounters seem very ordinary, yet they are life-changing. Jesus is not pro-claiming a message, preaching to a crowd, or performing great miracles. Instead, he is simply walking past John, and when Andrew and his friend introduce themselves, offers them hospitality and companionship. When Jesus meets Peter, he does not ask probing questions about his family and his background or make solemn pronouncements. He just looks at the man, makes an assessment of his character, and accepts him as a friend. The simplicity of Jesus’ manner demon-strates his willingness to receive people “as they are” but also to call forth their potential. He does not offer lengthy ex-planations of who he is, but takes people to his home and lets them see for themselves.

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JANUARY 15, 2012 ● 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Liturgical Ministers January 21 and 22,2012

Mass Intentions Monday, January 16 8:00AM †Mary Alice Knowles req. Steve & Debbie Knowles Tuesday, January 17, Saint Anthony, Abbot 8:00AM Mike & Sherry Schmidt req. The Gene Schmidt family Wednesday, January 18 8:00AM †Peggy Renieris req. Ellen Boyd 9:15AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Thursday, January 19 8:00AM D. Thompson family req. Ellen Body Friday, January 20 8:00AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation Saturday, January 21

5:00PM †Patricia Binversie req. Tony & Barbara Granahan †George P. Gaspar req. Al & Kathy Serpico †Emanuel Cimpl req. Ann Scott †Michael Eiden req. Lou & Sheila Bosshart Sunday, January 22

7:30AM †Hao Lam req. Thuan Lam †Tuyet Lam req. Thuan Lam †John Lam req. Thuan Lam 9:30AM For the Parishioners of St. Mary of the Annunciation 11:30AM †Rosalie Waszak req. John & Kathy Waszak †Donald Spiering req. The Cunningham family †Ron Lesch req. Jeri Lesch †Guy Stragapede req. The family Salvatore LoCascio †Lila Mayer req. Ila Jennings

Mass Times 5:00 PM

7:30 AM

9:30 AM

11:30 AM

Lectors S. Bosshart J. Johnson

J. Friello R. Machak

J. Matousek D. Kennebeck

M. Alandy E. McPherson

Eucharistic Ministers

Deacon E. Bujan B. DeQuaker D. DeQuaker B. Steiner K. Bowles J. Murphy C. Fisher

Deacon D. DeSalvo A. Rafferty III S. Ratajczak L. Bosshart C. King K. Oosterbaan R. Peterson M. Stramich

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

All who suffer illness, espe-cially those whose names are written in the parish Book of Prayers, those re-cently added to the list of the

sick, and for those who have recently died:

William Jereb, Marita Quinlan, Stan Vale, Desiree Harrell

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Week Ahead Sunday, January 15—Hospitality hosted by H.S.A. Registration Weekend after all Masses 7:30AM Pancake Breakfast & Bingo 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 1:00PM Baptismal Preparation Session 2:00PM Family Catechesis Monday, January 16—Parish Office Closed Martin Luther King Day 7:00PM St. Vincent DePaul Meeting Tuesday, January 17 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 5:30PM Religious Education (B) 6:30PM School Board Meeting 7:00PM Teen Drop-In Wednesday, January 18 9:15AM Mass 6:00PM P.A.D.S. 7:00PM Just Neighbors Vicariate I Deacon Meeting 7:00PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:00PM Respect Life Meeting Thursday, January 19 8:30AM Cursillo Movement 8:30AM Pray the Rosary 9:00AM Catholicism Series 9:40AM Mary’s Circle 7:00PM Catholicism Series 8:00PM Family Mass Choir Rehearsal Friday, January 20 4:00PM Challenge Girls Meeting Saturday, January 21 7:30AM Catholicism Series 8:00AM St. Vincent DePaul Conference 9:30AM Religious Education Program 5:00PM Childcare 5:00PM Liturgy of the Word for Children 5:30PM Teen Ministry Childcare Sunday, January 22 9:30AM Childcare 9:30AM Liturgy of the Word for Children 4:00PM The Metropolis Symphony Orchestra

Are You Interested in Becoming More Involved at St. Mary? Wondering where to start? We have more than 60 ministries that serve our parish and community. With so many minis-tries it can be overwhelming to get started.

Send Jennifer Barnes an email at jenniferba-rnes@yahoo.com or giver her a call at 847-201-8466. She’ll help direct you to the leaders of ministries that may be a fit for you. STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Sunday Collection January 8 2012 $20,698.46 Budgeted Weekly Collection $18,100.00 Difference $2,598.46 Current Fiscal Year-to-Date $546,804.51 Budgeted Sunday Collection To-Date $506,800.00 Difference $40,004.51

EURCHARISTIC MINISTER’S

Pick up your Eucharistic Minister Schedules in the

Working Sacristy.

Join These Upcoming Events at St. Mary Catholicism Film Series by Fr. Robert Barron Join us for a spectacular video presen-

tation on St. Paul and the early mis-

sionaries of the church on January

19th at 9:00 AM or 7:00 PM in the

parish meeting rooms. View complete Catholicism sched-

ule for all episodes at www.stmaryfc.org.

Giving Our Catholic Tradition a Closer Look An informal presentation , coffee and conversation with

Fr. Ron Lewinski, pastor of St. Maruy, on what the

Catholic Church has to offer the world today. January 24

at 2:00 PM or 7:00 PM.

Four Key Themes in Church History A fascinating look at the history of the church over two

millennia presented by Fr. Martin Zielinski, Associate

Professor of Church History at Mundelein Seminary. A

two-night lecture style mini course on Feb. 2 & 9 at St.

Mary.

F isch–ing Lines by Deacon Howard Fischer

Every year, the week of January 18-25 marks The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The dates mark the traditional

feasts of St. Peter and St. Paul. The struggle of Jesus’ disciples to remain united has been a difficult challenge from the begin-ning. Paul often confronted conflict and division on his journeys. (For an example, read 1 Corinthians 1:1-12.) Peter and Paul

themselves nearly came to blows over the issue of whether Jesus’ followers needed to keep the Mosaic Law and its dietary practices. It is a sad statement of history that human sin and weakness have splin-tered the one Church established by Christ. Yet, one of the last prayers that Jesus prayed to his Father concerned his followers: “I pray that they may be one in us, that the world may believe that you sent me.” (John 17:21)

By Jesus' own words, the division among his followers makes him less believable to the world. Think of how powerful a sign we would be if we were living as one Church of 2.2 billion members! Instead, the followers of Jesus of Nazareth are today splintered into some 85 major denominations and tens of thousands of smaller ones. (Roman Catho-lics, at over 1.1 billion members, are the largest denomination.) We should be ashamed and fervently praying for the unity of Christians – and working towards that unity.

To do so, we must combat the pull of two extremes. One extreme which has often tainted the attitude of the Church holds that we Catho-lics have a lock on the truth and that we can ignore and treat with dis-dain our Christian sisters and brothers in other denominations. Thank-fully, we have come to recognize that God demands more charity, understanding, and a conversion of heart from everyone. The other extreme contends that all denominations are basically equal, that the differences are inconsequential, and that it makes no difference as to which denomination a person belongs. While it is true that it is better to believe in Christ than not to accept him at all, there is more to the story.

To trivialize the theological and other differences between the various Christian denominations is to show disrespect for one's own beliefs and those of the other party. There are very real and significant dif-ferences in beliefs and practices that distinguish Catholics from other Christian denominations. What Catholics believe is not the same as what Baptists believe or Lutherans or The Chapel or… There are cer-tainly some key beliefs we hold in common with other Christians, but there are also major differences. Those differences involve who God is, how he interacts with humankind, and how to understand and apply God's revelation. These are not minor matters of style, but issues of fundamental truth. Unity can only be achieved through prayerful, loving dialogue and an openness to the Spirit, not by wishing away the fun-damental differences between us.

In trying to avoid past animosities, too many among us are losing an understanding of what is unique and special about being Catholic. We are, after all, not only the largest branch of Christianity but also one of the two branches that go back in a direct line to the Apostles. (The other branch being the Orthodox Church, with whom we share 99% of the same beliefs. Pope John Paul II wrote in his 1995 encyclical “Ut Unum Sint” (“That They May Be One”) of our longing for the day when East and West can again be united so that the Church can “breathe with her two lungs.”) We need to pray for a renewed understanding of our own faith and for the patience, wisdom and understanding to pur-sue the unity of all believers, so that we may be one as the Father and Son are one. We also need to abandon our apathy regarding Christian unity. And actively pray and work together with our sisters and broth-ers in acts of charity as an early step towards ending the divisions.

Excellent information on Christian Unity Week can be found on the Archdiocese of Chicago web site (www.archchicago.org ) under the department for Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. Please make Christian unity a priority in your prayer and in your living of the Gospel, not only this week but every week. It is surely the work that God wants us to do. May we be guided by the words of St. Augustine: “In neces-sary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity.” If you wish to contact me, just leave a note in the Parish Office or send an email to deaconhwf99@yahoo.com.

SAINT MARY’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS

January , 28, February 4, 18 and March 3, 17 and 31

It is our goal to be companions and guides for the

bereaved, from the time of their loved one’s death, until the time that they are no longer in need of our assistance. True support does not mean that we are there to cheer the person up. Rather, we are there to be present to the bereaved. True effective support is not dependent upon how much we say, but rather on our presence and how effec-tively we listen. Our small groups will allow the bereaved to meet with fellow parishioners and Archdiocesan trained grief facilitators to help them through their grieving journey. Our next grief support group for adults will gather in the Hospitality Suite on Saturdays from 10:00am to 12:00 (Noon), beginning on January 14. It is open to adult men and women who have suffered the loss of a friend or relative through death. The program will be run by archdiocesan trained facilitators who can help you in your own journey of life without your loved one. Please call to register or just contact us to see what this ministry offers. For more information, contact Betty Steiner @ 847-837-9833 or blsteiner6@aol.com. You will receive a call before each meeting date.

Baby Sitting Nights in Diantha Hall Hey parents! Looking for a babysitter so you can

go out on a Saturday night? On Saturday, Janu-ary 21, February 18 and March 24 our youth ministry, Journey, will host a babysitting fund-raiser in Diantha Hall from 6-9 PM. Teens will be

on hand to play games, sports, color, read, and watch mov-ies with your children while you enjoy some time together. Any chil-dren older than 1 year are welcome. Please bring a diaper bag labeled with your child’s name if they are not yet toilet trained. Snacks will be provided; but, we recommend your child eat dinner before they come. We are accepting free-will offerings to raise funds for our summer mission trip to Louisville Kentucky. To sign-up: Contact Ryan Rehkamp at 847-223-0010 x.217 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 inexperi-enced you are. Please just let me know which night(s) you plan to help babysit.

Wendy’s Gives Back Tuesday January 24, February 21 and March 20

Another way you can help support our teens on their mission trip to

Louisville KY! *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).

Sharing Parish Corner Free Tax Preparation Most Blessed Trinity’s Fr. Gary Graf Center will host the Center for Economic Progress’ FREE tax preparation program from January 28 – April 17, 2012. Tax preparation will be offered free to families (more than one person in home) with incomes of less than $50,000 and individuals with incomes less than $25,000 at the Fr. Gary Graf Center, 510 10th Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 on Tuesdays & Thurs-days (5:30pm - 8pm) and Saturdays (10am - 1pm).

Be sure to bring the following documents with you: all W-2s, all 1099s (if any), Social Security Cards or Individual Taxpayer Identifi-cation Numbers (ITIN) for all family members, a copy of last year’s tax return (if available), your bank account number and routing num-ber to direct deposit your refund, property tax bill, any amount spent on college expenses, and a valid photo ID. For directions, call the Fr. Gary Graf Center at 847-775-0858. For questions about taxes/tax preparation, please contact the Center for Economic Progress at 1-888-827-8511.

Pray for the Sanctity of Life Below is an excerpt from Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I. sent out to the Archdiocese of Chicago on the Feast of the Holy Innocents, De-cember 28th, 2011.

“’A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children, and she could not be consoled, since they were no more,’ Matthew 2:18. On the Feast of the Holy Innocents, the Church in her wisdom gives us time during the joyful Christmas sea-son to reflect on the sadness of the young martyrs who died in the place of Christ. With Christ’s coming, new value is placed on human life – made in the image and likeness of God. Thus, on January 22,

the Church remembers the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, the U.S. Supreme Court decisions that legalized abortion on demand throughout all nine months of pregnancy. Since those tragic decisions were handed down in 1973, more than 55 million children have been aborted in our nation. In 2010 alone, over 25,238 abortions

were performed on women and their children in Cook and Lake Coun-

ties. Therefore, I ask you – and all Catholics across the Archdio-cese of Chicago – to place special focus on the sanctity of life and the

Roe anniversary on the weekend of January 21-22, 2012. I ask that intercessory prayers, bulletin information, and homilies at all Masses that weekend focus on abortion and post-abortion healing.”

Enjoy an evening of grand entertainment including pre-concert reception with wine, beer, and appetizers, a spectacular music event with 51-piece orchestra, and post-concert social including and exciting si-lent auction.

On our site find full details about the concert, the artists, the pre-and-post concert events, ticket orders, and most important of all, how your participation will benefit the students at Frassati Catholic Academy.

The benefit event has been planned to provide a special experience to rival any concert in the city, but in a warm, inviting setting to ensure a great evening out.

Please follow the link below to learn more. W we think you will agree that this ‘Out of This World’ event is not to be missed!

$45/single $80/couple

Includes Pre-and-Post-Concert Receptions

(After 1/10/2012, $55/single, $95/couple)

For tickets and donations go to: www.frassatibenefit.org or contact Susan Harmon (847)970-9907.

ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Men & women 18 years old and above (not high school age)

St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish 22333 West Erhart Rd, Mundelein, IL

Wednesdays beginning March 28,2012 7 :00 to 9:00 p.m.

Contact Sue Matousek @ 847-223-0010 or by e-mail: smatous@stmota.org.

Did you miss Confirmation? Here is your opportunity to be confirmed with other people your age. Sometimes due to circum-stances in our lives we miss important sacraments. If you are a baptized Catholic who has received first Communion but was un-able to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation this is your chance to participate in catechetical sessions. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and out of high school. At the completion of these sessions an adult Confirmation celebra-tion will be on June 6,2012 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales in Lake Zurich.

In order to be confirmed on this day you will need to do the following:

• 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 $40.00 participation fee will be charged to cover costs of materials

• Contact your parish representative (pastor, RCIA coordi-nator, deacon)

• Register with Sue Matousek by March 14th. Registration form will be mailed once Sue is contacted.

• Classes are held in meeting rooms #1 and #2 in the new church and are handicapped accessible.

Celebrate Your Marriage! MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

February 11-12, 2012

Nativity of Mary Catholic Church Janesville, WI

or April 21-22, 2012

Durward’s Glen, Baraboo, WI

Do you have a good relationship? The weekend will help you take it to an even deeper, more satisfying level. Has your relationship gone stale? If you are willing to try, the encounter will help you refresh and renew your marriage. Take a little time away from hectic schedules and life's distractions to nurture your marriage and bring back the spark. No group discussion is required.

Register Now! Before the weekends fill – space is limited.

Brochures can be found in the back of church. Contact: Frank & Ann Wach 847-546-0929 annwach@comcast.net Visit: www.marriageencountermadison.org for more information There is no better gift you can give each other or your family than a happy marriage!

Join for January! “Catholicism” by Fr. Robert Barron

Fr. Robert Barron, acclaimed author, theologian and priest for the

Chicago Archdiocese, has prepared this amazing journey around the world and deep into the Catholic faith. Filmed in 50 locations in 15

countries, this film series is the most vivid illustrated teaching tool ever created about Catholicism.

Each episode is an independent lesson. Two outstanding episodes

remain for January:

“The Indispensable Men: Peter, Paul and the Missionary Adven-ture”

“A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church”

Three screening times offered for each episode. Check the parish

website www.stmaryfc.org for complete screening schedule or email jenpepping@sbcglobal.net.

The Rosary will be recited on Thursday,

January 20, after the morning mass,

in honor of the Divine Mercy

Annual Catholic Appeal: Archdiocese to Match

Help Reduce Construction Debt Many parishioners will soon receive a letter from the Archdiocese about the Annual Catholic Appeal, which takes place in February. As we mentioned back in November, this year the Archdiocese is includ-ing St. Mary in a special debt reduction program connected with the Appeal. Through this program, all of our parish’s contributions to the 2012 Appeal will be applied to our $5.3 million of construction debt – and those contributions will be matched by the Archdiocese! This special opportunity will allow us to make significant progress towards retiring our loans. We ask you to be as generous as you can in order to maximize the tremendous gift we are offered through this opportu-nity. We will share more details with you in the weeks ahead. We hope you will recognize the value of the Annual Appeal and do your best to make this year’s Appeal a notable success for St. Mary.

Parish Outreach – Reaching Out

St. Francis de Sales Job Search Workshop: February 1st and 3rd, 2012 This 2–day workshop, well-renowned throughout the NW suburbs for being helpful and profes-sional, is scheduled for Wednesday evening,

February 1st, and continuing all day Friday, February 3rd. Registration is open to all who have not previously taken the 2–day workshop. Do-nations are gratefully accepted from those who can do so. Atten-dance is required on both days. Pre-registration is required; walk-ins cannot be accommodated. Final confirmation will be re-quested and required approximately 1 week prior. Past participants said the workshop is “a very good mix of individualized, team and group exercises and feedback…a real boost in my self-confidence; very thorough... I went to (professional outplacement) and this was much more helpful! Definitely worth the time; no seri-ous job searcher should miss this oppor-tunity!” St. Francis de Sales Ministry Center (first building south of the church) 135 S. Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich 60047 Wednesday evening, February 1st, 6 - 9:30 pm (business casual) continuing Friday, February 3rd, 9 am - 4:30 pm (lunch included; dress for an interview) Bring current resume and cover letter Registration info & PDF registration form at www.stfrancislz.org Follow the link on the homepage, or click on Ministries & Activities, Human Concerns, Employment Ministry Print, complete & mail, fax or e-mail the registration form; or as text, include requested information and e-mail to employmentminis-try@stfrancislz.org For more information, call 847-726-4888 (voice mailbox)

St. Mary Mini–Course Four Key Themes in Church History

Presented by Fr. Martin Zielinski Thursday February 2 and 9

7:00–9:00 p.m.

About The presenter: REV. MARTIN A. ZIELINSKI, M.DIV., Ph.D. Vice President for Ongoing Formation; Department Chair-person and Associate Professor in the Department of Church History B.A., Loyola University of Chi ago; M.Div., University of St. Mary of the Lake; M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of America. A member of American Catholic Historical Association, U.S. Catholic Historical Society.

Please register for the course to help the parish plan for the sessions. You many return this form to the parish office or register online at the Adult Formation page on the parish website: www.stmaryfc.org.

Name _____________________________________

Phone _____________________________________

Email address* ______________________________ *Email address will be used to correspond during the series.

There is no cost to attend but donations to support the Adult Formation Ministry are appreciated.

The history of the Catholic Church is filled with fascinating stories of martyrs, the struggles and accomplishments of religious orders, and tensions between popes, emperors and kings. There are numerous examples of great cour-age, strength, dedication, as well as examples of nar-row self–interest, weakness and corruption. Throughout its two thousand years, the Catholic Church has faced moments when it seemed that the faith of Jesus Christ and his Church might disappear. But through the promise of Christ himself, “I will be with you always,” and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Church has persevered and has withstood the threats from em-perors, dictators, heresy and the incompetence of poor popes. In this two lecture series, Fr. Martin Zielinski, Associate Professor of Church History at Mundelein Seminary, will discuss four key themes that run throughout these two millennia:

• Development of Catholic Identity and Belief • Religious and Spiritual Renewal • Church/State Relations • Teaching Authority of the Papacy

BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY TRAINING 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 the ministry is to become knowledgeable about the “Order of Christian Funerals”, comfort families in their loss, help them plan a funeral liturgy that is respectful and comforting and to offer support as needed. It is for volunteers who wish to join Bereavement Ministry programs already established in their parishes and for those who wish to structure a new Bereavement Ministry in their parish. Where: St. Mary of Vernon John P. Finnegan Parish Center 233 U.S. Hwy. 45 Indian Creek, IL 60061 847-362-1005 When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 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. Presenter: Mrs. Helen Haegerich Reservations: Please phone St. Mary of Vernon @ 847-362-1005 or by e-mail at hhaegerich@sbcglobal.net To register please contact: Helen Haegerich 847-526-6716 or email hhaegerich@sbcglobal.net

FORMATION AND TRAINING FOR

New Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

Presenter: Fr. Ron Gollatz When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Where: St. Joseph Koenig Center 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 847-362-2073 Time: 8:30 AM Registration; 9:00-Noon Training Workshop This preparation session will focus on: The Ministry of Eucharist: Our Baptismal Call to Ministry A Theology of Eucharist as Celebrated in the Roman Catholic Tradition Rooted in scripture and the early Church, through Second Vatican Council Historical aspects of our celebration of Eucharist in practice and devotion. Review of the Liturgy of the Eucharist and how our ministry as EOM’s ‘fits’ Questions and Answers

To Register please call Catherine Sims @847-990-1238 or by e-mail: csims@stjoseph-libertyville.org A follow up session will take place in your parish that will include a practicum on the particular practices for distribution of the Eucha-rist. This training meets the Archdiocesan requirements for mandation or remandation.

HOSPITALITY WORKSHOP “How do I greet thee? Let me count the ways!”

Church is a place where families and individuals can not only find support and understanding but feel at home and wanted in their parish family. How do we greet people when supplying information on our parish minis-tries, mass times, sacrament appointments, etc.? Fr. Horrigan will facili-tate a lively discussion on how we can radiate a welcoming presence to those we encounter through our association with our parishes.

It will include information on responding to emergency situations, meeting and greeting parishioners, answering questions of newcomers and visi-tors, telephone decorum, helping the handicapped and more.

This workshop is for all hospitality ministers, greeters, ushers, first re-sponders, registration desk volunteers, maintenance workers and any other parish volunteers or staff who regularly come in contact with parish-ioners and newcomers in person or by telephone. WHERE: Most Blessed Trinity (Holy Family Church)* 450 Keller Avenue Waukegan, Illinois 60089 847-623-2655 WHEN: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 TIME: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Sign-in: 6:30 p.m. TO REGISTER CONTACT: Lupe Rynkiewicz @ 847-746-8927 or snlrynkie@comcast.net Enter through office door in back parking lot.

Proclaiming the Word LECTOR TRAINING

Lectors have a critical role in the celebration of the Mass. Because lec-tors proclaim not just any word, but the word of God, it is essential that they develop the skills required to communicate God’s message compe-tently. Through the use of voice, eye contact and personal presence lec-tors help God’s Word come alive for the assembly. This training will provide the skills and self-confidence needed for those who wish to become lectors in their own parish or for those lectors who would like a “refresher course”. WHERE: St. Mary of the Annunciation 22333 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein, Illinois 60060 847-223-0010 Meeting Rooms of Big Church WHEN: Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon PRESENTER: Denise Thompson TO REGISTER CONTACT: Sue Matousek @ 847-223-0010 or e-mail: smatous@stmota.org Training will be held in the church meeting rooms which are handi-capped accessible.

Sacrament of Penance Saturdays 4:00—4:40 PM, and by appointment

Baptisms Ordinarily during the Mass on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month and after the Mass on the other Sundays, outside of Lent

Adult Initiation Adults who wish to become Roman Catholics are enrolled in a formation process that includes prayer, dialogue, instruction, and introduction to the Church’s life and values, rituals and tradition. Call the parish office for more information.

Marriage St. Mary Parish rejoices with parishioners who are preparing for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The Church requires at least four months’ time before the marriage for adequate preparation. A parish wedding information packet is available at the parish office.

Ministry of Care Ministers of Care visit the homes of the sick, homebound, or hospitalized and bring Holy Communion to them. Call the parish office when a pastoral visit is desired. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is administered by the parish priest upon request.

New parishioners We welcome new members who wish to worship with us and support the parish’s work and mission. Please call the parish office to schedule a time to register. A complete listing of parish services and organizations is available at the parish office.

Mass

Saturday 5:00 PM

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

Weekday Monday—Friday

8:00 AM

PARISH EMERGENCEY 847-813-7324

22333 W. ERHART ROAD •MUNDELEIN, ILLINOIS 60060 PARISH NUMBER 847-223-0010 •WWW.STMARYFC.ORG

EMAIL: PARISH@STMOTA.ORG PARISH FAX NUMBER: 847-223-5960 School: 847-223-4021

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM EMERGENCY NUMBER 847-239-2725

Rev. Ronald J. Lewinski Ext. 213 Pastor

Dean, Vicariate I-A

Rev. Nate Payne Ext. 212 Associate Pastor

Deacon Mike O’Malley Deacon Gary Kupsak Deacon Robert Poletto

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

Ms. Eileen Sullivan Ext. 310 School Principal

Ms. Sue Matousek Ext. 218 Director of Religious Education

Mr. 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