Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Celebrating 120 Years of Faith and CommunityFifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeSunday, February 7, 20214220 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 280-7700 www.saintmarys.org

WELCOME TO SAINT MARY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCHOffice HoursPASTORAL STAFFMonday thru Friday9:00am—7:00pmOUR OFFICE IS CLOSED FOR IN-PERSON BUSINESSWe can assist you via Phone and EmailSaint Mary of the Lake Catholic Church4220 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60613P: (773) 280-7700 www.saintmarys.orgWorship with Us!Weekend MassesSaturday Vigil4:30pm (English)PASTORFr. Manuel Dorantesmdorantes@saintmarys.orgWEEKEND ASSOCIATESFr. James T. Baraniak, O. Praem.Fr. David Mastrangelo, S.J.Fr. Jim Prehn, S.J.RESIDENT PRIESTFr. Tony Gittins, CSSpDEACONWilliam PyrekASSISTANT TO THE PASTORMarc Vegamvega@saintmarys.orgOUTREACH & JUSTICE MINISTRYClaire DesHotelscdeshotels@saintmarys.orgMUSIC MINISTRYConnor Fordcford@saintmarys.orgSunday7:30am (English)10:30am (English)12:00pm (Spanish)PARISH STAFFWeekday MassJoin us for Massvia Livestream!Monday—Saturday9:00am (English)ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTSMary Carravallahmcarravallah@saintmarys.orgMayra Garciamgarcia@saintmarys.orgINTERIM BUSINESS MANAGERJim MasiniAdoration & Private PrayerTemporarily SuspendedReconciliationST. MARY OF THE LAKE SCHOOLSaturday, February 20th—9:30-11:30amTuesday, February 23rd—6:00-8:00pmCall our Parish Office to register.PRINCIPALChristine Boyd1026 W Buena Ave., Chicago, IL 60613cboyd@saintmarys.org (773) 281-0018Page 2 www.saintmarys.org

RENEW MY CHURCHSaint Mary’s Listening SessionsAll parishioners are invited to participate in the followingListening Sessions to share questions, comments and feedbackregarding the recent Renew My Church decision.Saturday, February 6, 2021—5:30-6:30pmSunday, February 7, 2021—8:45-9:45amSunday February 14, 2021—9:30-10:30amSunday, February 14, 2021—1:00-2:00pm (Spanish)These Listening Sessions will be held after each of the weekend Masses in the coming weekends.Please plan on attending Mass and staying after to share your opinions andthoughts on the future of our parish community.If you are not able to attend a Listening Session in-person,please email your comments and feedback to Marc at mvega@saintmarys.orgA Prayer For “Renew My Church”Lord Jesus, you speak to us today, as you spoke to holy menand women who have gone before us. In every age and inour own time, you call to us and say: Renew My Church.Pour out the gift of your Holy Spirit upon us, and so enableusAll adults who have a desire to listen and walkwith others are invited to the Pastoral Accompaniment Skills Training to be held monthlyon Saturdays by the Archdiocese of Chicago.The next session is Saturday, February 13, 20219:30-10:00 AM—Hospitality10:00 AM-12:00 PM—Training SessionThese sessions are FREE.To register click here and for any questionsplease contact cwalz@archchicago.orgto hear you clearlyto listen to each other attentivelyto imagine our future boldlyto discern your direction wiselyto persevere in your holy will courageouslyto stay together in charityto surrender our own plans readilyto embrace the greater goodto hand on your gifts to future generations.May we remain in the holy company of the Blessed VirginMary, the apostles and all the saints. May their exampleand presence inspire us with patient confidence in the workof your grace. We ask this of you who live and reign withthe Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, foreverand ever. Amen.Saint Andrew, Saint Benedict, Saint Mary of the Lake,Our Lady of Lourdes.Pray for Us!Page 3 773-280-7700

PARISH NEWS & EVENTSAsh WednesdayWednesday, February 17, 20219:00am English Mass9:30am-12:00pm - Distribution of Ashes12:00pm Liturgy of the Word12:30-6:00pm - Distribution of Ashes6:00pm English Mass7:30pm Spanish MassClick here to register for Ash Wednesday ServicesStations of the CrossFridays during Lent—Feb 19-Mar 269:30am (after the 9am Daily Mass)7:00pm (Social Justice Themed)Page 4 Follow Us @saintmaryschi

A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTORFr. Manuel DorantesPastorDear Parishioners and Friends of Saint Mary’s,I hope this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and well.In light of the current coronavirus pandemic, our primary concern is the spiritual and physical health andwelfare of the faithful and all those who serve our parishes. We also recognize that we have a duty to carefor those among us who are most vulnerable.This weekend we will be invited to contribute towards that duty by making a commitment to 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. Many families in our parish have already received the Annual Catholic Appealmailing from Cardinal Cupich. On behalf of those served by the ministries, parishes and schools who receive funding from the Appeal, we thank you for your gifts. Please return your response as soon as possible.The Annual Catholic Appeal offers a wonderful opportunity to answer Jesus’ call to “Come, follow me and bring hope to the world.” This is especially important during these trying and challenging times.Many in our parishes are affected financially by the pandemic, and we encourage giving at all levels tosupport this initiative.In addition to providing for ministries and services throughout the archdiocese, the Annual Catholic Appeal funds services in our own parish. When we financially support the work of our parish, our archdiocese and the Catholic Church throughout the world, we experience a feeling of deep gratitude, especiallywhen we contemplate God’s many gifts to us personally. By sharing our wealth through gifts to the 2021Annual Catholic Appeal, we demonstrate our commitment to the Church and each other.Since our services are limited in the number who gather in person, there is an online giving option at annualcatholicappeal.com When you visit the website please make sure you credit Saint Mary of the Lakeas you make your donation. Our parish goal this year is 25,238.While challenging days remain, we also recognize this opportunity to be truly present to one another andcare for those who are struggling. Please join me as we continue to pray for all thoseaffected by COVID-19, those who are caring for the sick and for each other.Thank you for your generosity,Fr. MannyPage 5 www.saintmarys.org

PARISH EVENTS & NEWSPlease Plan to Make Your Gift to the2021 Annual Catholic AppealWe invite you to spend some time this week reflectingon the Annual Catholic Appeal materials you shouldhave received in the mail. The Annual Catholic Appeal ismuch different than a one-time special collection: It is apledged commitment to make a gift over time. Yourpledge can be made payable in installments.Each pledge makes a difference because all parishes participate in the campaign and the gifts of many enable ourarchdiocese to deliver needed ministries and services toanswer the call of Jesus to “Come, follow me and bringhope to the world.”If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and mail it back.This year, we also encourage our parishioners to maketheir Annual Catholic Appeal gifts online or via textmessage: annualcatholicappeal.com or text the word“ACA2021” to 345345.Our parish goal is 25,238ThisWeek at Saint Mary’sSAINT MARY’S BOOK CLUBThe St. Mary of the Lake Book Group will meet Thursday,February 11th at 7pm. The group will discuss the recentEncyclical Letter on Fraternity and Social Friendship fromPope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, paragraphs 198-245.The Encyclical is available to be downloaded or read fromthe Vatican website by clicking here.All are welcome. To join the discussion, use this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86871856083?pwd MFR3cUUzbnhNNEtTN1NobDF6Mm02Zz09FREE VIRTUAL CONCERTAll are invited to join Our Lady of Lourdes Parish fortheir FREE Virtual Concert on Friday, February 12th!For more info visit www.ololchicago.org/awakeningYOUNG ADULT STUDY & SHAREJoin us for Study and Share! All young adults (those in their20’s and 30’s) are invited to join Saint Mary’s next Tuesday,February 9th from 7-8pm via Zoom. For more informationand for the link please contact Hunter D’Armand, SJ athunter.darmond@gmail.com.Page 6 773-280-7700

OUTREACH & JUSTICE MINISTRYLast Sunday,January 31, 2021.Saint Mary’s at LakeviewPantry distributed to:9 households serving37 individuals10 volunteersTo register toattend this eventplease click here.ATTENTIONPLEASE NOTE THAT LAKEVIEWPANTRY WILL BE CLOSED NEXTSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2021For more information on how to supportthis ministry please contact:Claire DesHotels at 773-280-7700 x401cdeshotels@saintmarys.org orVisit Our Website:www.saintmarys.org/popuppantry“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” ― Saint Teresa of CalcuttaPage 7 Follow Us @saintmaryschi

JOIN SAINT MARY’S IN PRAYERPrayer Requests FOR THE WEEK OFFebruary 7, 2021The following are prayer requests we have received from the SaintMary of the Lake community. Please keep them in your prayers.REGISTERING FOR MASSTo attend Mass in person, we ask that you pre-register online or call theparish office. Registration is only available for two weeks into the future.If you find you are unable to attend a Mass as it nears the date, pleasecancel the reservation so others are able to attend.To register online, follow these steps:1.Visit Select “Sign up here” for your mass or service date and time3.Check the box “Sign Up” for this selection4.Click on “Submit and Sign Up”.5.Deceased Donald Anchorholtz Bill Broeren Luz Castaneda Armando Suyosa Lucrecia Saucedo Billy Selep Ginette Songa Songa Sister Enriqueta Vazquez, Oblate of Jesus the Priest Dianne Wilson“Quantity” select one (1) pew for up to six (6) people who cansit together.6.Enter your first and last name, email and phone number forcontact tracing and registration reminder.7.Click on “Sign Up Now”. A confirmation email will be sent.By pre-registering you help us maintain our current socially distancingcapacity and help us care for the health of our community by providingus with contact tracing information should a COVID-19 positive casearise at the mass or service you attend.Pre-register .htmlPre-register by phone: 773-280-7700Sunday READINGSFirst Reading — Job finds life on earth to be drudgery; he isfilled with restlessness (Job 7:1-4, 6-7).Psalm — Praise the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted(Psalm 147).Second Reading — Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel. Ihave become all things to all, to save at least some (1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23).Gospel — Jesus cured many who were sick with various diseases (Mark 1:29-39).Stay Connected on Social Media!To request a prayer intention please s for the Week of February 7, 2021Monday:Gn 1:1-19; Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10, 12, 24, 35c; Mk 6:53-56Tuesday:Gn 1:20 — 2:4a; Ps 8:4-9; Mk 7:1-13Wednesday:Gn 2:4b-9, 15-17; Ps 104:1-2a, 27-28, 29bc-30; Mk 7:14-23Thursday:Gn 2:18-25; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 7:24-30Friday:Gn 3:1-8; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 7:31-37Saturday:Gn 3:9-24; Ps 90:2-6, 12-13; Mk 8:1-10@saintmaryschiPage 8 www.saintmarys.orgFacebook Instagram

PARISH STEWARDSHIPSupport the MissionSundayCollectionsJanuary 9-10, 2021January 16-17, 2021 January 23-24, 2021LAST WEEKJanuary 30-31, 20214:30pm Mass 453 591 479 1,4777:30am Mass 131 139 146 16810:30am Mass 733 1,325 723 1,07112pm Spanish Mass 369 460 661 1,846Online Giving 2,660 2,175 1,805 3,440TOTAL 4,346 4,6903,814 8,002 Weekly Need: 10,561Shortfall:( 2,559)DONATE ONLINETo donate directly from your bank account at no cost to you and no cost to our parish please useZelle Quick Pay.Send your donation todonate@saintmarys.orgTo donate using a Credit Card please visit our website or sign up athttps://abundant.co/stmaryofthelake/giveThank you for making a difference!Your continued generosity and support of Saint Mary of the Lakeparish community is greatly appreciated!Page 9 773-280-7700

Sunday, February 7, 2021—8:45-9:45am Sunday February 14, 2021—9:30-10:30am Sunday, February 14, 2021—1:00-2:00pm (Spanish) These Listening Sessions will be held after each of the weekend Masses in the coming weekends. Please plan on attending Mass and staying after to share your opi