Funeral Arrangements for Deacon James L. Kenney

Featured Video :: Praying at the End of the Month

Posted by Evangelization on January 26, 2012

St. Mary's TV :: Check Out These Videos

Updated by Evangelization on January 18, 2011

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St. Mary's Podcast Center

Updated by Evangelization on January 22, 2012

Visit our Podcast Center to listen to our audio feeds on your computer and to learn more about our podcasts.

We have 4 different podcasts available for subscription. You can choose to subscribe to as many of these as you wish. There are 2 ways to subscribe to each podcast. If you use iTunes, simply click on the "Subscribe via iTunes" icons below. Your computer will automatically open iTunes, and will direct you to the corresponding podcast page in the iTunes store. You can then subscribe for FREE. If you prefer to use an RSS reader, simply click "Subscribe via RSS" and you will be directed to the corresponding podcast feed. You can also listen to our podcasts right on your computer, without a subscription, by simply clicking on "Listen Now." If you have questions about how to use these podcasts, please contact Andy Duran at aduran@churchofstmary.org or (847) 615-8789. Thanks for subscribing!

We Want to Connect with You

Re-Posted by Evangelization on January 22, 2012

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Pastor's Notes

Posted by Pastor on January 22, 2012

<empty><empty> RESPECT LIFE
As the nation marks another anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in this country, we look for ways to renew our commitment to foster a culture of life. We believe that every human life deserves respect and protection from conception until natural death. I encourage you to join me this week in praying for an end to abortion and for the spiritual healing of those who have participated in an abortion. I also ask that we join together in taking steps that will help promote a culture where each human life, no matter how vulnerable or frail, is cherished, nurtured, and respected. Thank you.

DONATION LETTERS
This week our parish office is mailing the letters acknowledging financial support for St. Mary’s in 2011. This is an important letter for income tax purposes. If we have no record of donations from a registered parishioner, we do not mail a letter. Any inquiries may be directed to Lenette Sadek of our parish staff at 847.234.0205. Also, if you are not receiving your envelope packets in the mail, please contact Lenette directly and she will look into the matter.

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MARRIAGE
I invite you to an inspirational presentation on relationships offered by Ginger Ridings. Ginger is a therapist who has worked on the North Shore for twenty-five years. Ginger will speak about the Seven Principles that ensure marital stability. This is a great opportunity to understand how happy, stable couples compassionately manage their conflict, and how they deepen their friendship and intimacy. Please plan on joining me on Friday, January 27, in the Multi-Purpose Room. Refreshments will be served at 7:00pm and the presentation will begin at 7:30pm. It would help with our planning the refreshments if folks would r.s.v.p. to Cathy Williams at cwilliams@churchofstmary.org.

OPEN HOUSE
The School of St. Mary will host an Open House at the Primary Grade Center (900 West Everett Road) on January 27 from 9:30am-11:00am. Please see the ad in this bulletin or call Rina Bounadere at 847.283.9800, ext. 232 for more information. The Primary Grade Center is a bright, happy place where students from pre-school through third grade grow in faith and learning. Please come and see how much our school has to offer.

AWAY FROM MY DESK
I will be away from the parish from Saturday, January 21 until Friday, January 27. If you need the assistance of a priest in my absence, please contact Father Don or Father Matthew. Thank you.

In Our Lord,
Father Mike McGovern
mmcgovern94@gmail.com