St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church
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St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church
St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church 236 US Hwy 45 Indian Creek, Illinois 60061 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 3, 2016 Welcome! We are pleased that you have come to worship with us. The doors and hearts of our parish family of faith are always open, and we invite you to contact us at any time: Parish Office: 847-362-1005 Fax: 847-362-6375 Religious Education: 847-362-0653 Youth Ministry: 847-362-1021 Parish Website: www.maryofvernon.org Assistive Listening Devices are available at the Reception Desk in the Church Narthex. Please ask the receptionist for more information. Parish Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30 AM—7:00 PM Thursday 8:30 AM—4:00 PM Saturday 8:30 AM—Noon Friday 8:30 AM—3:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM—12:30 PM (In Narthex) RCIA UPDATE - NOW IS THE TIME FOR SEEKERS TO STEP FORWARD! Our RCIA program is beginning an evolution to a year-round program (instead of the usual school-year calendar model). Reasons for this change include: The Church has been promoting use of a year-round model for a number of years A new model would allow the RCIA team to welcome new seekers at any time of the year (not just later summer/early fall) The year-round model allows for a variety of individual program lengths, depending on the faith history/ status of the individual seeker. There’s much more behind the intent and prescribed RCIA process; we’ll share more in the near future. What is important to know is that anyone who might have an interest in investigating if the Catholic Church is the right place for them to continue their faith journey should NOT wait until September or October to reach out to our team - the time to connect is NOW. To assist with the transition from the old process to the new (still very much a work in progress), the RCIA team is conducting a series of informal “mini-session” over the summer months. Coming up on our schedule: Saturday, July 16 (right after the 5:00 PM Mass) - a tour of the church and Q&A about the Mass Wednesday, August 3 at 7:30 PM - topic TBD Individuals interested in learning more should come to one of the above sessions or contact either Deacon Mark Zwolski ([email protected], 847-644-7073) or Father Joe Curtis ([email protected], 847-362-1005) with questions or for more information. Eucharistic Adoration THURSDAY ~ JULY 7th "The greatest thing in the world that you can do is to encourage others and yourself to participate in perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. It is the real presence of Jesus on earth. The blessings that come upon you and your family will be phenomenal." Mother Angelica OPERATION REACH OUT Please stop at the table in the narthex this weekend (July 2/3) to write a short note of appreciation to the SMV family member serving in the military. The ORO committee will forward your messages to these dedicated service men and women for the Fourth of July. Let’s show them we appreciate their service to protect our independence. Your notes will show them we are thinking about them as we celebrate Independence Day. Blank cards, stickers and markers will be provided for your messages. Just deposit the completed cards in the ORO mailbox and the committee will take care of the rest. Beginning at 9:30 am in the Day Chapel, following the 9:00 am Mass Concluding at 7:30 pm with Benediction Commitment for Eucharistic Adoration is just one hour on the first Thursday of each month. If you are interested, contact Miriam Preussner at [email protected] or 224-628-1187. This coming Monday is the 4th of July, Independence Day. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. that day instead of the usual 7:00 a.m. Have a safe and happy 4th of July Weekend! A Reflection from the Pastor: Gospel Message for Disciples - 4th of July I ran across a clipping I had put aside years ago, which struck me as having a summertime sort of feel. It told a story about a certain man who sold balloons on a street corner in Washington, D.C. He just always had been there. In the snow and rain, on calm and windy days, and even on the Fourth of July he stood there under his splotches of color, lots of red, white and blue to be sure holding on to his balloons, keeping them close to earth. He never really asked you if you wanted one. He just stood there like he was reminding you of something even he couldn’t remember or put into words exactly. When he was absent, the corner looked bleak and empty – crying out for his color and presence. His presence was never forced upon you – until there was nothing to look at, nothing to look for when you passed by. The man comes no more to that corner. Perhaps this is a strange story with which to begin a bulletin column. Yet somehow this unnamed person traveled through life in some ways reflective of Jesus’ instruction to his disciples this weekend. Think about it. The man in the story brought peace to one tiny a corner of a busy world. What he did, he did simply: he sold balloons. He always welcomed those who passed by, whether they bought a balloon or not. He was a presence, a reminder of something “more” to life, something often forgotten in the hectic pace of life today. He was a sign, a kind of sacrament, a caring presence there for the people. In today’s Gospel (Lk 10:1-9), Jesus is apparently trying to tell his eager new disciples how to make his presence felt and his message heard among strangers. On the one hand, they are to share the message in such a way that it cannot be ignored. On the other hand, they had to allow people the freedom to choose to accept or walk away. Through our Baptism, each one of us is called “Christian”. At least by name, we are disciples of Jesus Christ. So the Gospel instructions are for us as well. First, we are to realize that this task of ours is a “call”, a “ministry” – not just a job we do for a living. Every aspect of our lives is tied up in our following of Jesus and bringing this message to others. Next, we are to do this by living simply – no fuss, no muss, and no clutter! The extras so often get in the way. We don’t need anything but our own self and the Lord July 3, 2016 who dwells within us. We need only be like Jesus to bring God’s presence into others’ lives. Our mission is to bring people the gift of peace. We give an opening, not shove our foot in the door. We come only to remind, to point to another – Jesus and his presence. Our very person ought to say to others “Peace to this house!” This “peace” is received according to the needs of those we approach. For the sick, this peace takes the form of inner healing. For the sorrowing, it comes as consolation. For those caught in sin, it appears as forgiveness. For the oppressed, it is the antidote to despair. For those divided, it is the hope of harmony. What happens when we are not accepted? Though it is hard, we are asked to be content, trusting in the Lord. We are to look lovingly on each person and each house we are welcomed into. Sometimes there will come a point when we know we must leave, and so we walk away –not with bitterness, but sadness, and take our message elsewhere. If we have lived simply, brought peace and the presence of Christ to this person, then they know that the Lord does exist and does love them. On this Fourth of July weekend, we joyfully celebrate our birth as a nation and the freedoms that we hold dear. We delight in a wonderful diversity that respects differences and still fosters unity and peace. Yet, we know that we are also challenged to speak the Lord’s message faithfully and honestly. It is wise to keep some aspects of religion and politics separate in any number of spheres. Yet, in terms of deep rooted Christian values, the message of Jesus - about the values of human life, social justice and peace among others - still needs to be shared (not forced, but shared) so that the society we love so very much can continue to improve. Just like the 72 disciples of old, Jesus sends each of us out to be identified as those who LIVE Christian values in such a way that others experience the gift of peace and can come to appreciate the power of these values to make our American way of life even better. I am reminded of one of the many beautiful sayings of Mother Theresa of Calcutta: “One drop changes the whole ocean, one person changes all humankind.” Even if we might only be “balloon” persons, we travel as disciples do - with a message and a presence that will build up the community of God’s people. We are Christ and his peace for all those who are looking for something more in life. Happy Summer! Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Joe Page 3 THE BIBLE AND THE VIRGIN MARY We have often heard requests for a Bible Study Program to be presented during the daytime hours from those unable to attend evening or Saturday sessions; well here is an opportunity to show just how many people we can attract for a daytime program. SMV is presenting a 12-part series “The Bible and the Virgin Mary” to meet on consecutive Wednesdays at 9:15 AM in the Parish Center, room 118, starting on August 3rd and completing October 12th, for roughly one and a half hours per session. “The Bible and the Virgin Mary” series is a dynamic, beautifully shot, digital Bible study comprised of 12 different DVD presentations, each roughly 25 minutes in length with discussion time at the end of each episode. The series is based upon the work of theologian Dr. Scott Hahn and his book “Hail Holy Queen”, and is presented by speaker and author Matthew Leonard. It explains how Marian doctrine and devotion are firmly rooted in Sacred Scripture, both Old and New Testaments, and answers common objections from both Catholics and non-Catholics to Church teachings on Mary. There are suggested readings for further study from “Hail Holy Queen”, the “Catechism of the Catholic Church”, and the Bible at the end of each lesson. The cost of the program will be determined based on the volume of the study workbooks and “Hail, Holy Queen” books th we order, however it should be less than $30 for both books. Registration is open at this time with July 24 being the Registration Deadline to allow for ordering and shipping of materials. We may need to limit registrations due to space restrictions and the dynamics of group discussion, so register early to ensure a spot. Please contact Jim Felice at [email protected] or 847-371-1872. OPPORTUNITY TO TRAVEL TO ITALY WITH FATHER MICHAEL OWEN – MARCH 25-APRIL 2, 2017 Join Father Michael Owen of Queen of the Rosary Parish in Elk Grove for a unique one-of-a-kind itinerary to the heart of Italy. We travel during Spring break and during a glorious time of the year in Italy as the squares begin to come to life with cafés, street entertainers, and locals taking their afternoon strolls. Our program is a pilgrimage, an opportunity to visit some of the most important sites in the development of Christianity including the tomb of St. Peter in the Vatican, the catacombs, the great Constantinian-era basilicas built to honor the early generations of Christians, the beautiful and spiritually evocative city of Assisi – home to St. Francis and St. Clare, and the historic abbey of Montecassino that shaped Western monasticism through the Benedictine tradition. Our program includes ancient Roman sites such as the Forum and Colosseum and great art venues, such as the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Come join us for an enriching and fun journey to Italy. For program details and registration (due in July) visit: www.travelillume.com/trc/umf or call Illume at 800-368-6757 ex 128. July 3, 2016 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 4 ALPHA OMEGA ST. MARY OF VERNON HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Medical and Permission Forms, if required, can be found on the parish website: www.maryofvernon.org or in the Kiosk (wooden tower) in the Narthex (gathering space of the Church). Many of us will be away on our Mission Trip to Detroit Lakes, MN (please pray for the success of the Trip); so we will not have an event this evening. PICNIC PARTY Thursday, July 7th 6:30—9:00 PM Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Thursday, July 28th 6:30—9:00 PM Join us for a great cookout and picnic games! We’ll grill hotdogs and hamburgers with all the fixins and side dishes you’d expect at a picnic. We’ll also play a TON of great picnic games including: three-legged race, water balloon toss, potato sack races, and much more. SPORTS NIGHT Thursday, July 14th 6:30—9:00 PM We’ll start off with sand volleyball then move to basketball, four square, kick ball, and more. If the weather is good, plan on being outside. In bad weather we’ll play an inside version of these games. Either way there will be tons to do and tons of FUN! Remember that your friends are always welcome. July 3, 2016 No Event on Thursday, July 21st Get ready FORE a great night of PUTTING around! We’re headed to the PAR KING in Lincolnshire. The cost is only $8.00 per person. We’ll go out for ice-cream after the golf, so bring extra money for that. Permission Forms are required and can be turned in early (at the Youth Ministry, PREP, or Main Offices) or the night of the event. (Adult chaperones are needed.) AUGUST: Saturday, August 6, 10am to 6pm Bike to the Lake details to come... Sat-Sun, August 13 - 14, 5pm mass - 9am Summer Fun Lock-in details to come... Saturday, August 20, time frame tbd Movie Night details to come... Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 St. Mary of Vernon Rummage Sale July 29 & 30, 2016 8:00 am—3:00 pm Cash Only Collections begin the evening of July 7, 2016 We cannot take donations before this date. Now that spring has arrived, you are probably doing some spring cleaning and have many items that you have determined you no longer need or can use. WE WANT YOUR DONATIONS. A list of the items we are looking for is below. What to donate What Not to Donate Furniture Lamps that work No Stuffed animals (health reasons) Housewares Bicycles No Computers Children’s toys Small sporting goods (skates,etc) No Computer software Children’s clothing, clean, up to size 6X only No Large lighting fixtures Games for all ages Baby strollers No Large exercise equipment Books for all ages Baby/Toddler riding toys No Encyclopedias Artwork Puzzles (no missing pieces) No Teen/Adult clothing Small appliances that work Linens for beds No Christmas trees Kitchen items Tools Holiday decorations To volunteer to help accept, sort and price items, please call Margaret Kuretich at 847-367-1424. Or email [email protected] Jobs are available for anyone willing to help. This is a good project for teens to complete service hours. You can also sign up online to volunteer. Go to signupgenius.com. Click on “Find a signup” (top right). Search by email. Enter [email protected]. Enter random number (which they will provide). Click on “St. Mary of Vernon 2016 Rummage Sale”. Select “dates/times”. Click on “Submit and signup” July 3, 2016 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 6 RUMMAGE SALE COLLECTION TIMES If you would like to volunteer to help with collections or with the sale itself, please see the instructions at the bottom of the article on the previous page. Many hands make light work July 3, 2016 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7 The Unemployment Line Welcome to WERC! The St. Mary of Vernon Wellspring Employment Resource Community (WERC) is here to help any job seeker with the planning and execution of their job search strategy. SPECIAL NOTE: Our July meetings will be held in the Rectory basement; please enter through the door at the “Garden level” on the East side of the Rectory - closest to the church. Upcoming “WERC” Events Monday, July 11th at 7:30 PM – WERC Support Group Monday, July 25th at 7:30 PM – WERC Support Group WERC members and guests will have the opportunity to meet to ask questions of our team and each other, network, share success stories and advice, and discuss some of the challenges of the job search. Our support group meets the second and fourth Monday of each month in room 110. All are welcome. Refer to the SMV website for additional links to resources for job seekers. Questions? Contact the WERC team at [email protected]. Any Parishioner is welcome to join the WERC LinkedIn Group to share/ post job information – on LinkedIn, search for the WERC Group and complete a “Request to Join”. Sharing Hands Food Pantry Item For July: Save the Dates! Dress A Girl Around the World Sew & Serve Days St. Mary of Vernon Parish Center 236 US Hwy 45, Indian Creek, IL 60061 1 - 5pm Pancake Mix & Syrup Please bring your donations to Mass or to the Sharing Hands drop-off door on the side of the Parish Center (please call for the daily code). We will see that the items get to needy families. (Please check expiration dates. We must dispose of items that are not current). July 3, 2016 July 10, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 13 and in 2017: January 8, February 19, March 26, April 30, May 21, June 11 Contact Illinois Amb. Sidney Czynski, [email protected] - 708-220-3777 WHEN I WAS THIRSTY YOU GAVE ME TO DRINK Although we do not host our PADS homeless shelter during the summer, a group of parishioners still gathers each Thursday to prepare bag lunches for homeless people. They need individual bottles of water to include in the lunches during the hot summer months. If you can donate a case of bottled water, it will really be appreciated. Please bring it to church on Sunday, or call for the PADS donation door code if you bring it during the week. Thank you! Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 8 READINGS, FEASTS & MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK Monday, July 4—Hos 2:16, 17b-18, 21-22; Mt 9:18-26 9:00am—James K. Ringer Tuesday, July 5—Hos 8:4-7, 11-13; Mt 9:32-38 St. Anthony Zaccaria 9:00am—Stephen J. Grosko, Jr. St. Elizabeth of Portugal Wednesday, July 6—Hos 10:1-3, 7-8, 12; Mt 10:1-7 7:00am—Barbara Putlak St. Maria Goretti Thursday, July 7—Hos 11:1-4, 8c-9; Mt 10:7-15 9:00am—Rose Hoffman Friday, July 8—Hos 14:2-10; Mt 10:16-23 7:00am—No intention Saturday, July 9—Is 6:1-8; Mt 10:24-33 St. Augustine Zhao Rong & 8:30am—Juan-Carlos Falcon Companions 5:00pm—Regina Kalandyk Sunday, July 10—Dt 30:10-14; Col 1:15-20; Lk 10:25-37 7:45am— Richard Andersen 9:30am—Rita Pleines, Bridget Joyce (living) 11:15am—Grant Bentner, Donna Schoch, Alfonso Araya Please Pray For Our SMV Loved Ones Who Serve in the Military CPT Jay Althoff, USA SN1 Trevor A. Amos, USN COL Steven Carozza, USA CPT Efren B. Catalla, USA Cpl Michael J. Cinnick, USMC SGT Thomas Cleary, USA Capt Brian A. Dillon, USMC ENS Sara Dillon, USN SGT Alyssa Eastman, USA PO2 Swen Erickson, USN ETV3 Michael Gielczyk, USN SSgt Nick Halverson, USAF COL Matthew Hepburn, USA ENS Alex Hoersten, USN LTJG Melanie C. Lecaroz, USN SPC Kimberly Martinez, USA MAJ Michael Milas, USA MAJ Neroliza Quiles Milas, USA MAJ Paul J. Milas, USA LCpl Israel Montelongo, USMC 1LT Christian A. Moree, USA Capt Sean P. Morrow, USMC Capt Thomas W. Morrow, USMC PO1 Vincent Q. Padaoan, USN SGT Anthony R. Powers, USA SSG David Ptak, USA CDR Katie Schullian, USN SFC Jason B. Strait, USA Capt Matthew Tegeler, USAF LCDR Matthew Wauson, USN SN Anthony J. Wick, USN Cpl Michael Wick, Jr., USMC 1LT Stephen M. Woldridge, USA CPT Daniel T. Wolff, USA BAPTISMS LAST WEEK Made children of God by water and the Holy Spirit: Kairiann Ly Korn, daughter of Jeff Korn & Melinda Sierzega Christopher James Pokryfke, son of Michael Pokryfke & Kathleen Kruse Nicholas Kyle Heintz, son of Kyle Heintz & Leah Strifling We congratulate the proud parents and welcome the newest members of our community of faith. BANNS OF MARRIAGE With joy we announce the upcoming marriage of Ivan Ambriz & Mary Beth Scully Bryan Walsh & Whitney Cler Please pray for them as they prepare for their marriage in the Lord. OUR RECENTLY DECEASED Please pray for the repose of the souls of Rose Gaubatz, mother of Tom Gaubatz; and Helen Wetzel. We offer our sympathy to their families, and pray that their souls now rest in peace and joy in the arms of God. Please call Sue Wogan at 847-362-1005 if you would like to add your loved one to this list or have any changes to their information. MASS PRESIDERS, HOMILISTS & CHILDREN’S MINISTERS July 9 & 10, 2016 5:00 PM Presider: B. Beaven Homilist: B. Beaven 7:45 AM Presider: B. Beaven Homilist: B. Beaven 9:30 AM Presider: J. Curtis Homilist: J. J. Curtis 11:15 AM Presider: J. Curtis Homilist: J. Curtis July 3, 2016 M. Rizzo M. Edwards C. Haberkorn C. Penhaligen Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time OUR SICK WHO HAVE REQUESTED PRAYER Michael Mark, Pat Slovak, Jerome & Evelyn Schultz, Georgette Scully, John Marko, Donna Rollo, Gertrude Vale, Gina Rubel, Charles & Rita Schramm, Paul Arends Page 9 SMV Week at a Glance Operation Reach Out in Narthex Sunday, July 3 3:30pm—Wedding, Church Monday, July 4 Mass at 9am, not 7am. SMV Office closed Thursday, July 7 9:30am—Adoration, Chapel 6:00pm—9pm—Rummage Sale Collec tion, PC 6:30pm—Youth Ministry, Grounds Friday, July 8 10:00am—3:00pm—Rummage Sale Collection, PC 5:30pm—Wedding Rehearsal, Church Saturday, July 9 9:00am—3:00 pm—Rummage Sale Have a great holiday! Tuesday, July 5 10:00am—Operation Reach Out, RLL 6:30pm—Sharing Hands Wednesday, July 6 10:00am—Grief Support, 118 6:30pm—VIRTUS Training, 118 Collection, PC 9:00am—Sharing Hands 9:00am—Furniture Ministry, Garages 2:00pm—Wedding, Church 6:30pm—Wedding Rehearsal, Church Sunday, July 10 6:30pm—Baptism Prep, Church Location Code: AC=Administration Center GH=Great Hall, JP Finnegan Center NH=North Hall, JP Finnegan Center O/S—Off-Site N—Narthex TR=Teen Room PC or Numbers= JP Finnegan Center or Classrooms PO=PREP Office RLL= Rectory Lower Level ACCR= Admin Center Conference Room NEED HELP? Alcohol or drug abuse: Call Alcoholics Anonymous 847-362-1811 Al-Anon 847-680-4640; Adult Children of Alcoholics 847-680-4640 Gambling: Call Sarah at 847-927-0265 or 1-800-522-4700 or visit www.gamblersanonymous. Narcotics: www.na.org Grief Support @ SMV: call Helen at 847-281-7407. Emotions Anonymous: 847-370-6937 Ask for Don. Drinking or Emotional Problems: Holbrook Counseling Ctr of Mundelein, 312-655-7725 Physical/sexual abuse: Call Jane 847367-5676 or Lee 847-367-5034. The Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center offers counseling for children & adult survivors of abuse. Call 847-244-1187. Hot line is 847-872-7799. Reporting Allegations of Child Abuse to Civil Authorities: Contact Matt Chancey, Chief of Criminal Division at 847-377-3000. D.C.F.S. = 1-800-2522873. To report sexual abuse of minors by priests or deacons, lay employees, and/or volunteers: Call Leah McCluskey, MSW, LSW, 312-7515205. Confidential Hotline: 1-800-994-6200. Domestic Violence Group Counseling offered in English & Spanish. Monday evenings in Waukegan, Tuesday evenings in Mundelein. Call 847-249-4450 Pregnant and Need Help? Call 847-2492700 (Aid for Women of Northern Lake County) Annulment Information/Support: Call Nancy at 847-234-4517 ; [email protected] Veteran Support. vets.archchicago.org WE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Would you like to join the St. Mary of Vernon Parish Family? You can do so online at www.maryofvernon.org Click on “About Us”, then “New Parishioners”, then “Online Parish Registration”. Or, stop at the Welcome Desk in the Narthex next time you’re here for a registration form; or stop into the Parish Office during the week. July 3, 2016 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 10 ST. MARY OF VERNON CATHOLIC CHURCH Parish Office: 847-362-1005 Religious Education: 847-362-0653 Youth Ministry: 847-362-1021 Website: www.maryofvernon.org Rev. Joseph C. Curtis, Pastor Rev. John P. Finnegan, Pastor Emeritus Maureen Evers, Pastoral Associate John Glenn, Deacon Dan Moore, Deacon Gerald E. Nora, Deacon Phillip Pagnotta, Deacon James W. Wogan, Deacon Mark R. Zwolski, Deacon Marion Hornung, Director of Religious Education Jim Welch, Youth Minister Susan Gray, Business Manager Frank Ruder, Director of Sharing Hands Michele Farmer, Director of Music Sr. Mary Barbara Hassler, OSF, Director of Ministers of Care Contact for people with special needs: [email protected] Fax: 847-362-6375 Sunday Masses: Saturdays at 5:00 PM Sundays at 7:45, 9:30 & 11:15 AM 11:15 AM Sunday Mass signed for the hearing impaired. (Except on the 4th Sunday of the month, when there is a Mass for the Deaf) 4th Sunday of the month—Mass for the Deaf—4 PM Weekday Mass: Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 AM Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 AM Saturday Morning at 8:30 AM Holy Day Masses: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM & 7:00 PM on the Feast Confessions: Saturdays 4:15 to 4:45 PM, or by appointment. Baptisms & Weddings: Please call the Rectory to make arrangements as far in advance as possible.