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Breakfast Club for High School Teens THIS SUNDAY, AFTER THE 9:30 MASS IN THE GATHERING SPACE
Make this your Best Lent Ever! Join us after Mass for donuts and juice to discover what
Saint Mary’s has to offer to make this Lent meaningful for you. Bring your friends and
begin your Lenten journey together! Teens from all Evanston parishes are welcome!
Confirmation Class Bake Sale: Buy Some Sweets So Others May Eat THIS SUNDAY-AFTER ALL THE MASSES IN THE GATHERING SPACE.
Our Confirmation Class has been baking to raise money to support our St. Vincent de
Paul Society. This is part of their service as they prepare for Confirmation. Help support
our teens in their efforts; bring cash or your checkbook.
Baptism Preparation Class for Parents
THIS MONDAY, MARCH 11 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE PARISH CENTER LIVING ROOM
Baptism is a commitment by the parents to raise their child in the Catholic faith, so we
offer this opportunity for you to develop a deeper understanding of your own
baptismal commitment and what it means to live your Catholic faith.
Please call the office to reserve your space in an upcoming class. Baptism isn’t
scheduled until after you’ve attended the class. Parents are encouraged to attend
before the baby is born.
Over 55? Come Join the Fun at Young at Heart THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 12:15 P.M. IN THE GATHERING SPACE
Pack and bring your lunch; we’ll serve the desserts & beverages. All are welcome!
Are You In Your 20s or 30s? Let’s Get Together for Lent
MONDAYS DURING LENT AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE PARISH CENTER LIBRARY
Come join us on Monday evenings for Lectio Divina, (literally divine reading). Through
a process of reading, reflection, response and contemplation, we can develop a
closer relationship with God by reflecting prayerfully on His words. Through this
encounter with the living word and through our gathering for faith sharing, food and
fellowship we also develop spiritual relationships with one another.
PARISH CENTER OFFICE HOURS
1012 Lake St., Evanston IL 60201
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Thursday 6–9 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
(847) 864-0333
Father Kevin McCray
Pastor, ext 204
Father Tony Joseph
Associate Pastor, ext. 212
Deacon Dennis Robak, ext. 209
Director of Faith Formation
Karie Ferrell, ext. 203
Director of Music & Liturgy
Dianne Fox, ext. 210
Business Manager
Leticia Montoya, ext. 201
Bulletin Submissions
Ten days before bulletin date
Principal-Pope John XXIII School
Gail Hulse, (847) 475-5678
Regional Director, Youth Ministry
United Catholic Youth Ministry
James Holzhauer-Chuckas
(847) 846-1185 ext. 26
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
(847) 869-6134 Page 2 www.stmaryevanston.org
Saint Mary Parish Established 1865
A Community of Faith
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
CRS Rice Bowl: Week 1
Catholic Social Teaching inspires and guides how we are to live and
work in the world. In this principle, Life and Dignity of the Human Person,
Jesus Reminds us that we are all made in God’s image and likeness.
That means that every human being has a special value and a purpose.
We need to care for each other so we can be the people God calls us
to be.
This week we encounter Norma’s Story of Hope.
Read more of her story at www.crsricebowl.org/stories-of-hope/week-1
For young families in the mountains of Guatemala, raising a baby can
be hard and putting food on the table is a daily challenge. Norma
found help at a CRS-sponsored program that teaches young mothers
how to raise healthy children, grow nutritious food in small gardens and
manage a healthy diet. See page 5 for a meatless recipe from
Guatemala to include in your Lenten meal plan.
Respect Life: From Parents’ Lips
At a recent funeral Mass the celebrant,
before beginning the Our Father, asked
rhetorically how we learned this divinely instituted prayer. Answering
himself, he said: “Not from books or like sources. No, we learned it from
our parents.” His point is important for that’s how it must be with life
issues.
Our cultural elites prize abortion, physician assisted suicide, self-
determination of sexual identity, deconstruction of marriage, a myriad
other forms of radical personal autonomy and, now, even infanticide for
children born alive after a failed abortion. They do this through
legislation, judicial fiat, political action, song, dance, art, movies,
television programming, mainline press, management of social media,
classroom curricula and countless other means.
These ubiquitous currents pull at our children daily. They are
prescriptions for unhappiness and alienation from the God who made
and loves them. When our children don’t realize this, they are at high risk
of becoming, unconsciously, disciples of the secular culture.
If they are to hear and admire the counter-cultural Gospel of Jesus
Christ on life issues, expressed through his Church, it must be from their
parents’ lips. If not from there, from where?
Speaking up for life to our children during the next forty days would be a
worthy Lenten discipline.
“Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the
desert for forty days, to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and
when they were over he was hungry.” (Gospel of Luke 4:1-2)
Here we stand, at the beginning of our own personal journey into our own personal desert.
Here we stand, as an assembly — the assembly that was called on Ash Wednesday, (Joel
2, 2-18)at the beginning of our collective journey into an encounter with Christ.
Take this moment to look over the terrain. What do you see directly in front of you, on either side, behind you?
Turn around. What is behind you? Does your path look clear ahead or is it full of obstacles? Who is walking
along with you or are you on your own, or just feel on your own?
Take this moment to take stock of your life. What baggage are you carrying? What is going to way you down
that you need to leave behind? What resources do you have inside that will sustain you?
As I’m writing I’m visualizing this scene of me standing at the beginning of a path leading out into a desert.
I’ve never been in an actual desert, but I’ve seen pictures and they frighten me. They may be beautiful in their
starkness, but it is not the beauty that I’m accustomed to having grown up in the Midwest. I look ahead and
see dry land, no shelter for protection. I’m aware of the scarcity of food and drink and I’m not sure that I want
to set out into this unknown territory.
I think of Jesus and the temptations we read about this Sunday: the temptation to rely on power to produce
his physical nourishment; the temptation of power and glory; the temptation to put the Lord to the test. I see
my own struggles in the temptations placed before Jesus.
I see my own struggle to look for nourishment in food that does not truly satisfy or nourish my body or soul. I see
my own temptation to want the power and the glory that the world offers. I see my own temptation to put the
Lord to the test when I fall into the trick of calling on God as if he were my personal magician.
I see our collective struggles as a community of believers who oftentimes forget to take the nourishment
offered to us in the Eucharist, who look to our jobs, our financial accounts, our social standing/popularity for
security; the tendency to think we somehow “deserve” for God to keep us from the dangers of the world.
We are armed with our faith as Jesus was. We are armed with the Word of God as Jesus was. We are armed
with the gifts of the Spirit as Jesus was. Will we stand firm and rely on them in our struggle?
REFLECTION: LED BY THE SPIRIT INTO THE DESERT
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Karie Ferrell, Director
of Faith Formation
Shamrocks for Kids: MARCH 16 & 17—AFTER ALL THE MASSES
The Knights of Columbus will be conducting their annual Shamrocks for Kids campaign
to benefit Mercy Home for Boys and Girls. All proceeds will assist Mercy Home in its work
to help troubled, neglected and abused children. In thanks for your support, you will
receive a nice shamrock lapel pin in time for Saint Patrick’s Day.
Evanston Catholic Woman’s Club WEDNESDAY, MARH 13 AT NOON
This month we will be meeting at The Church of Atonement, 5749 N. Kenmore Avenue,
Chicago IL 60660. The Gothic Revival building was constructed in 1889 and added to
the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.
Please arrive at noon and lunch will be catered. Reservations are required and can be
made by calling Carol at (847) 475-7178. All are welcome!
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MAKE THIS YOUR BEST LENT EVER
Do something life-changing!
bestlentever.com
Through A Catholic Lens: A
Film Festival for Lent Sunday, 12:15—3:00 p.m. OR
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to Noon
In the Parish Center
Films can tell us so much about ourselves and our
world. Watching films within the context of our
faith and in conversation with others can lead us
to challenge and strengthen our faith, to explore
what Church teaching has to say to our culture
and to our ways of life, and to open our minds,
eyes, and hearts to new ways of thinking … and
it’s fun!
Week 1: Chocolat (2000, PG13)
THIS Sunday or Wednesday, March 13
Starring: Juliet Binoche, Judi Dench,
Alfred Molina & Johnnie Depp
Director: Lasse Halström
“We can’t go around measuring our goodness by
what we don’t do, by what we deny ourselves, by
what we resist and who we exclude. I think we’ve
got to measure goodness by what we embrace,
what we create, and who we include.”
Do you agree? Disagree? This movie should start
some good conversation about morality, Church
traditions, Lenten disciplines and their purpose,
and what this season of Lent means in the life of
the Church.
Catholicism: A Video Study
Learn What We Believe & Why TUESDAYS DURING LENT
7:00 P.M. IN THE PARISH CENTER
Week 1: March 12, Prayer & the Life of the Spirit
Explore Catholic Spirituality, which is cen-
tered on prayer.
Explore the different types of prayer: con-
templation, adoration, petition and interces-
sion.
Discover how the human person can be
transformed through prayer.
Black Bean Soup GUATEMALEN RECIPE, CRS RICE BOWL-WEEK 1
Makes 4–6 servings
1 T fair trade olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 c water or vegetable broth
3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tomatoes, diced
1 green chili, diced
2 t ground cumin
2 t chili powder
½ t salt
Cilantro, minced (optional)
In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic in oil until
brown. In a blender, combine 1 c water/
vegetable broth and 2 cans of beans. Blend until
smooth. Add to onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes,
chilis, remaining beans, spices and remaining
water/broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover
and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve with cilantro.
Lectio Divina: “Divine reading” - a method for praying
with the Scriptures
Mondays in Lent at 7 p.m.
Young Adults in their 20s & 30s
In the Library
Adults of any age
In the Chapel
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St. Mary Black Catholics
Please join us for an
afternoon of faith
sharing, food and fun.
Sunday, March 17
12:15-2:00 p.m.
In the Parish Center Living Room
All Are Welcome!
RCIA UPDATE: Rite of Sending – Rite of Election
Today, Cardinal Cupich will welcome those sent by their parish together with their godparents and sponsors in
what is known as the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion. The Rite of Sending, here at St.
Mary at our 11 a.m. Mass, offers our parish community an opportunity to acknowledge the spiritual progress
the catechumens and candidates have made, to express our approval of their election or recognition, and to
send them forth to our Cardinal Archbishop with assurance of our parish’s care and support.
For those who have been baptized, they are already among the elect in Christ. These individuals, also known
as candidates, are “called to continuing conversion,” and thus their intention to be fully initiated and share in
the Eucharist is recognized. This Rite of the Call to Continuing Conversion also takes place before the Bishop.
Together with the Elect, these catechumens and candidates are thereby moved by this Rite into a period of
intense spiritual preparation.
During these coming weeks of Lent, let us pray for our catechumens, Darrell Krueger, Monique and Steven
Speight and for our candidates, Kyle Adams, Cheryl and Andy Phillips and Tricia Robison. Let us ask the Lord
for them and for ourselves, to be renewed by one another’s efforts so that together we may come to share
the joys of Easter.
Peace in Christ, Deacon Dennis
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TO ARRANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING,
CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE (847) 864-0333
Email: [email protected]
PARISH REGISTRATION
Visit our Parish Office to register in person or regis-
ter online: visit our website (stmaryevanston.org) to
download the registration form, complete it, save
it and return it as an attachment to:
INFANT BAPTISM
Baptisms are generally celebrated on the third
Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Parents are re-
quired to attend a preparation session at least two
months prior to a baptism; sessions are held on the
second Monday of every other month. Please visit
our website (stmaryevanston.org) to download the
registration form, complete it, save it and return it
as an attachment to: [email protected].
MARRIAGE Arrangements should be made with
the parish at least six months in advance.
RCIA (RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS)
For adults interested in becoming a Catholic or
completing the sacraments of initiation: Baptism,
Eucharist, Confirmation. Contact Deacon Dennis
Robak, ext 209 or [email protected]
MINISTERS OF CARE
Ministers of Care are available to bring Holy Com-
munion to those who are home-bound, in the hos-
pital or in a nursing home. Contact Jon Benson:
RITE OF ANOINTING
Are you or a loved one In the hospital, facing seri-
ous illness or death? Call to arrange anointing.
PARISH ADMINISTRATION
Weekly Collection-February 17 $4,087.00
February 24 $4,456.00
Year-to-Date Collections(35/52 weeks)
February 17 $261,179.00
February 24 $265,635.00
Year-to-Date Budget (35/52 weeks)
February 17 $264,146.00
February24 $271,915.00
Difference + or (-) ($6,280.00)
Retirement Fund for Religious $2,055.90
Campaign for Human Development $1,692.57
WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO SERVE, FOR THEIR
FAMILIES AND FOR PEACE
CDR Edward Carlton, U.S. Navy, son of Frank &
Caroline Carlton
Airman Lindsey Foley, U.S. Air Force, niece of
Chris Foley
Lt. Daniel Kozicki, U.S. Navy, nephew of Linda
O’Dwyer
Cadet Helen Hitt, daughter of Stephanie and
John Hitt.
We pray for those who are sick, especially …
Margaret Ketterer Tom Steinhaur
Yolande Vilsaint Ashley Vilme
Julia Loiseau Wallace Bowling
Lisa Frederick Victoria Amaro Pena
Anita Kimmerle Trevor Ellis
Ruth Ann Quinn June Reband
Tina Swanson Joan Fondell
Mary DuCharme Ben Johnson
Greg Reband Noreen Bigelow
Cleante Smith Mary Powers
Shelly Gash Francois
BernadelSmith Bernadel Jain Simmons
We pray for those who have died, especially …
Scott Jones, brother of Laura Jones
Rosalie Strom
Mimi Watkins
Have a name to add or remove?
Email Dianne Fox: [email protected]
March’s Prayer Intention
That Christian communities, especially those who
are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ
and have their rights respected. (popesprayerusa.net)
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WORSHIP LIFE MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday (vigil) 5 p.m. Sunday 8, 9:30, 11 a.m.
12:30 p.m. Haitian Mass (first Sunday of the month)
Daily Mass: Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m.
Wednesdays during Lent - 7:00 p.m.
Holy Days: 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m.
RECONCILIATION
Mondays through Saturdays after the 8 a.m. Mass
Saturday afternoons 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays during Lent after the 7:00 p.m. Mass
By appointment, call the office (847) 864-0333
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Church.
Mondays-Fridays,12 to 2 p.m. in the Parish Center
Contact the Parish Office to request a mass be
offered for your intentions. The stipend is $10/mass.
Saturday, March 9
5:00 Violal Fischer
Sunday, March 10—First Sunday of Lent
8:00 Joan Kozicki
9:30 Emmanuel Van Nierop
11:00 For Our Confirmation Candidates
Monday, March 11
8:00 Msgr. F.E. Hillengrand & Rev. L. Lyon
Tuesday, March 12
8:00 For the Poor
Wednesday, March 13
8:00 Deceased Parishioners
Thursday, March 14
8:00 Dorothy & Tom Mulroy
Friday, March 15
8:00 For the Sick
Saturday, March 16
8:00 Intentions of the Pope
5:00 Jim Osburn
Sunday, March 17-Second Sunday of Lent
8:00 Deceased Members of the Murphy &
Crowley Families
9:30 Brendan Murphy
11:00 For Our Parishioners
MASS INTENTIONS
LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULE Liturgical Ministers, please refer to the MSP
schedule for your scheduled positions.
Saturday, March 16 — 5:00 p.m.
Greeters: L. Heitch, C. Miller
Lectors: J.P. Rauh, Kristin Mariani
Eucharistic Ministers B. Cummings, T. Noble,
A.M. Staff, A. Tolish
Volunteer Needed
Altar Servers: E. Sulton, Volunteers Needed
Sunday, March 17 — 8:00 a.m.
Greeters: J. Fuller, N. Fuller
Lectors: P. Walsh, E. Zulkey
Eucharistic Ministers J. Fuller, N. Fuller, D. Michelin
J. Michelin, L. Sanchez
Sunday, March 17 — 9:30 a.m.
Greeters: K. Ferrell
Lectors: P. Haynes, Volunteer Needed
Eucharistic Ministers G. Bernadel, M. Cong-Huyen,
T. Forman, T. Hardt,
A. Hauser, D. Jacob,
P. Jacob
Altar Servers: F. Mereu, M. O’Dwyer
M. Mereu
Sunday, March 17 — 11:00 a.m.
Greeters: M. Cadet
Lectors: M. Gleason, P. Gleason
Eucharistic Ministers J. Boisson, M. Bonhomme
K. de los Reyes, L. Filipek
E. Whitmore
Altar Servers: C. de los Reyes,
I. de los Reyes, M. Hadsen
PRESIDER’S SCHEDULE Saturday, March 16
5:00 p.m. Father Tony Joseph
Sunday, March 17
8:00 a.m. Father Tony Joseph
9:30 a.m. Father Kevin McCray
11:00 a.m. Father Kevin McCray
Homilist, all masses Deacon Dennis Robak
