A Holiday Tradition – A Gift of Love

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We are returning to our tradition of adopting families and women from Mt. St. Joseph again this year. This year we have many individuals and families who need our assistance during the upcoming holidays. By remembering them with a Christmas gift and food for their dinner, we act as a reminder of Christ’s presence in the world today. We are also requesting gift cards or cash donations to allow us to purchase gift cards for families and for our sharing parish – Our Lady of Tepeyac. We will not have the Sharing Tree for Our Lady of Tepeyac this year. We ask that you purchase a new article of clothing and a gift for each child in the family. Gifts for the parents are optional. We also ask that you purchase $10 Jewel or Walmart gift cards per person for the family so that they may make their own food selection. Look for the Gift of Love sign-up tables in the Gathering Space before and after Masses the weekends of November 5th and 6th , 12th and 13th and 19th and 21st. If you donate gift cards or cash they can be mailed to St. Francis, 135 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich 60047, dropped off at the Ministry Center, dropped off in a dedicated box in church during the weekend masses, through the online giving program. If you donate gift cards please make the cards in increments of $25 or $50 and only for Walmart, Target or Jewel. On behalf of everyone who has been assisted through the Gift of Love, thank you for your generosity in past years. We hope you find it possible to continue to make this a holiday tradition. Stop by the table to sign up or learn more about the program or call Jane Clery at 847-370-8933 with any questions you may have.

Join Bingo Team Kirk!

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We are in search of additional team members to help run Bingo Night at the Knights Hall. Team Kirk rotates Thursday Bingo with 4 teams. We will teach you on site. Start time is 5pm and we go until 9:30pm. You can come work whichever positions you like at times that fit your needs. Some come early, some come later. Some even work the whole time! If you are interested in joining team Kirk, please call or text Kirk at (224)288-9733 or email him at kirk.galasso@comcast.net

The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County

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The Council of Catholic Nurses of Lake County is celebrating its 34th year of supporting Catholic Nurses with a variety of nursing initiatives throughout Lake County

We are extending an invitation to Nurses to join us at our next meeting on Saturday, September 10th at 8:30 am at St. Joseph’s Church in Libertyville. We will begin with a mass, followed by light refreshments, a presentation (“Self-Care for Burnout Prevention” by Cindy Gunnarson, MSN), and a business meeting. Enjoy networking with Nurses in the community, exploring topics of interest, opportunities for community outreach, and cultivating spirituality. Please contact Debbie at (847) 373-2243 or Rose at (331) 980-7282 if you would like to learn more about CCNLC or are interested in attending. Annual dues $15 (payable at the event). Hope you can join us. Peace.

Unplugged Fest // Paulus Park // August 7th

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Hello!!

I hope you are having a great summer. This summer, our parish is participating in the free event, Unplugged Fest at Paulus Park. We are in need of incoming 8th graders and high school students to help us with the craft we are offering at our tent. Please use the link below to sign up for one or more time slots.

If you have any questions please contact Mimi McGlauchlin at 847-726-4850.

SAVE THE DATE! Blood Drive July 21, 2022

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Who benefits from blood donation?

At Versiti Blood Center of Illinois, formerly  Heartland Blood Centers, we never forget the patients who receive the blood we collect. Every unit of blood is collected from volunteer donors who meet specific criteria and have been screened according to strict guidelines. Every unit (pint) is collected, transported, tested and stored according to tightly-controlled procedures.

Examples of transfusion needs are:

  • Cancer: up to 8 units/month

  • Bone Marrow Transplant: up to 2 units/day

  • Liver Transplant: up to 100 units

  • Auto Accident: up to 50 units

  • Cardiovascular Surgery: 2-25 unit

    Helpful tip:
    Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.

Appointments are encouraged, Walk-ins welcome! 

https://bit.ly/BloodDrive-7-21-22

Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton’s Memorial Day Speech // May 30th, 2022 @ 11am

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Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton’s Memorial Day Speech

May 30th, 2022 @ 11am

  • American Legion Post #964 Commander Mike Hudson 

  • Father David Ryan (St Francis de Sales Parish)  

  • Village Board Members Present:  Greg Weider … Dan Bobrowski    

  • Andrew Tangen: Superintendent of Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County –  Guest Speaker

  • Assembled Veterans …  Current Military, and … Residents and Families of Lake Zurich

Good morning … and Welcome! to Lake Zurich and today’s Memorial Day ceremony. Thank you for attending.

Before I get to my “official” duties …  How about the LZHS Band … they are out here every Memorial Day … rain, sleet, snow or sometimes in sweltering heat … you will hear more from them in a bit. Thank You Josh Thompson and LZHS Band!

I am again honored to be here with you this morning as we reflect upon … and remember … our fallen service members and the sacrifices that they and their families have made on behalf of our country. 

Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembering the men and women who died while serving … and the “usual” theme of Memorial Day is … “Remember”.

Today is no different … even as we are facing the unprecedented modern challenges of COVID-19, the unconscionable Russian invasion of Ukraine and the recent senseless shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX.

Though we may also be facing our own individual challenges, we will always devote time to honor and remember the heroes who gave their lives.

It is common to give special emphasis on historical wars and rightfully so. 

No one who has given their lives for our freedom should ever be a passing memory.

Memorial Day gives us time to reflect on the historical battles and wars fought … and the lives lost. 

The “War to End All Wars” did not unfortunately, end all wars. 

We must not only honor the fallen of past wars but to also, keep in mind that men and women are dying today at war. 

Military combat zones exist all over the world and the United States, with 750 bases in at least 80 countries, remains at war today … with thousands deployed overseas and still more thousands serving at home. 

St. Francis de Sales parish in Lake Zurich “Remembers”. They devote a full page of the Weekly Parish Bulletin to the remembering of local service women and men currently serving and those who have returned home safely 

Memorial Day Weekend can be very complicated for modern military families. So, we remain mindful of not only the past but our present losses.

Before you wish every veteran or service member or their family a “Happy” Memorial Day, remember that for military families it means something much, much bigger than the start of summer. 

This is a very tender time of year for many … and many are grieving. 

Their day feels fraught with memories of those they’ve lost, and it could be a recent loss that is mixed with gratitude for the times that they’ve had.

If we want to honor and celebrate patriotism and the military this Memorial Day, then we have to honor the complicated feelings that surround it. 

Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring every single man and woman who has died for our freedoms — men and women who were mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, husbands and wives, brothers and sisters, patriots, and incredible Americans and really, really great friends.

While it is true that every day is Memorial Day for the families of the fallen, they aren’t asking that you stay inside and wallow.

But we do owe it to them to pause, reflect, honor and remember. 

What better way to honor them than to be surrounded by those we love. They are grateful for your pause and reflections as you celebrate our heroes and the lives that they lived. 

From Bunker Hill to Afghanistan, there has always been a select group of Americans willing to fight for a cause greater than their self-preservation. 

Most of us have not been willing to write our wills at the age of 18 and good-bye letters in case we are killed in serving our country. 

So, honor those who President Lincoln characterized as giving “the last full measure of devotion”. 

Talk to your children, grandchildren, neighbors, family, and friends about … sacrifice, service, and what this three-day weekend really means. 

Observe the National Moment of Remembrance Silence at 3 p.m. today with a minute of silence and reflection. 

Look for ways that you can be of service throughout the year to honor the memories of those who gave their lives.

It is humbling to reflect how inextricably connected and united we are as a nation in remembering, because of the brave that gave the ultimate sacrifice. 

We honor them today and strive to continue throughout the rest of our days to never forget.   <Pause>  

Referencing back to Ukraine … I don’t know how anyone can look at the killing and destruction happening there and not be moved … and pissed off. 

It is mindless, amoral and unnecessary.

Please keep the people and soldiers of Ukraine … who are dying for their freedom … in your remembrances today.

I am a veteran and I “remember”

May we never forget.

Thank you for attending today. 

SAVE THE DATE! Life Line Screening // Wednesday July 13

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 // Fr Valker Hall

Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of preventive health screenings, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings.

A package of five screenings to identify risk for stroke, heart disease and other chronic conditions will be offered:

  • Carotid artery ultrasound to identify plaque buildup in the carotid arteries, a major risk factor for stroke

  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound to identify presence of an enlargement in the largest blood vessel in the body

  • An EKG to identify the presence of atrial fibrillation, which increases the risk for stroke

  • Ultrasound of the lower legs to look for plaque buildup known as peripheral artery disease

  • Ultrasound of the shin bone to identify risk for osteoporosis

A package of 5 vital screenings is offered for only $149 and take 60-90 minutes to complete. If you call today to register, you will receive a $10 discount!

To Register:

Call toll-free 888-653-6441

https://llsa.social/HSC

Text the word circle to 797979

Congratulations to our Graduates!

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May God's blessing follow you all as you find new journeys to travel. May you walk safely along the pathways of your dreams. May His gentle hand guide the decisions you will make and the passions that you follow. May your hearts and lives always reflect His love and truth, and may hope be a light within you that you carry into each new day.

No matter what school you go to or are going to next year, we are all for one and one for all in Christ within our St Francis de Sales Parish community. We are so proud of our graduates and wish you all the best in your next chapter.

St. Viator: Sunday, May 15th @ 10am

Mundelein: Sunday, May 15th @ 3pm

Lake Zurich: Sunday, May 22nd @ 3pm

Stevenson: Friday, May 27th @ 5pm

Carmel: Friday, May 27th @ 6pm

Barrington: Friday, June 3rd @ 7pm

St Francis de Sales School: Saturday, May 28th @10am

LZMS North: Tuesday, May 24th @ 5pm

LZMS South: Tuesday, May 24th @ 7:30pm

Remember to Count Your Blessings!