DECEMBER 20, 2020 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
LOVE
Wishes You A Merry Christmas
And All The Love Christ
Brings To The World!
FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN
LAST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
SEASON
This weekend we celebrate the Fourth
and nal Sunday in the season of
Advent. We are poised to jump into
Christmas.
Advent is sometimes described as a
season of anticipation in that it looks
forward to and prepares us for
Christmas joy. It is a season, if you
will, that is oriented toward the future.
Anticipation is no doubt something we
are all engaged in these days:
anticipating the distribution of an
eective vaccine and anticipating the
end of this terrible pandemic. Those
two things cannot happen too soon.
Yet we will be required to wait. We
wait in hope; we wait for a time when
we can rejoice together. We wait with
great anticipation.
The way the liturgical calendar is
constructed, there are some years
when we have pretty much a full seven
days after the Fourth Sunday of
Advent before Christmas is
celebrated. In other years, given the
movable feast of Easter around which
the entire liturgical year is put
together, the fourth week in Advent is
truncated, sometimes non-existent.
(When this happens, liturgists go nuts
trying to take a sanctuary decorated
for Advent and transform it into an
environment suitable for Christmas in
the space of an afternoon, no easy
feat!)
My point is that on occasion we get
some days after the Fourth Sunday of
Advent when we are still waiting for
the Christmas season and then there
are other years where we celebrate
that fourth Sunday of the season and
Christmas is immediately upon us.
This year, the nal “week” of Advent
consists of three-and-a-half days and
then we are at the Vigil of Christmas.
HODIE CHRISTUS NATUS EST
That’s the Latin title of an ancient
Christmas hymn, “Today Christ is
born.” The season which we enter on
December 25 celebrates an
astounding message: God becomes
incarnate. He takes on our human
esh in the form of a tiny infant born
in time, into history, our history, at
Bethlehem.
This signicant event has universal
meaning. But it also has personal
meaning. Just as much as Christ was
born into this world thousands of
years ago, due to the action of the
Holy Spirit, made possible by Jesus’
death, resurrection and ascension,
that same Christ is born within our
hearts today.
That ancient hymn, “Today Christ is
born” has a double meaning. Christ,
the Savior, is born long ago in that
backwater town of the Roman
Empire. Christ, the Savior, is born in
this day and age as believers accept
the Holy Spirit and live according to
the way of Jesus.
This blessed feast of Christmas we
have much to celebrate. God’s
blessings are manifold, not the least
of which we are gifted with the Spirit
and become disciples and bearers of
Christ to the world around us.
What emotion is more proper to this
season of Christmas than gratitude
and great joy! Alleluia!
INTERESTED IN TECH?
We’re looking for help with our
livestream Masses. If you’d like to assist
us by operating the cameras and audio,
we’d happily train you!
Contact Michelle Wasielewski at
847-881-6664 or email her at:
mwasielewski@divinemercynorthshore.org.
THE GREAT GIFT CARD
CHALLENGE WAS A GREAT
SUCCESS!
In the midst of a pandemic our
sharing parishes are facing great
need. The parishioners of Divine
Mercy did not disappoint!
Many thanks to all who were a part
of this year's Christmas Sharing gift
card collection. Over 200 gift cards
were collected for our sharing
parishes, St. Benedict the African
and St. Columbanus , which
exceeded our goal! Because of your
wonderful generosity, the needs of
many will be met this Christmas and
all year long. God bless each of you!
While we are STILL collecting for St.
Benedict the African through
January 6th, you have graciously
donated above and beyond our
expectations for the Great Gift Card
Challenge! You have succeeded in
making the Christmas dreams come
true for the parishioners of our
sharing parishes during this
pandemic year. We are truly
grateful to you.
**You can still participate by visiting
our Christmas Sharing page on our
website under Ministries/Outreach,
where you can “sign up” for one or
more gift cards for St. Benedict the
African, which we’re still collecting
until January 6th. JUST CLICK
HERE, and follow the instructions.
THE SUNDAY OF JOY
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
We hope you were able to join us for
last Sunday’s Christmas Concert. If
not, you can still watch it on our
website. Just visit our homepage
and scroll down or click here.
We would like to thank all those who
participated in the making of the
video, especially Ron Vanasdlen,
Tony Sarch, Jon Comstock, Kathleen
Clarke, Bill Hague, Bob Snediker,
Soa and Anna Popovici, Kristin and
Audrey Lolli, Isabel Hernandez, the
Schachman Family, Faith Hamman,
Nora and Riley Luzadder, Clara
Manzano, Jenny Farney, Kevin
Seimbor and Fr. Steve!
We are so grateful to those who took
the time to visit our website to watch
this wonderful concert, and even
make a donation to the parish.
We’re truly grateful for your support!
Merry Christmas to all! We couldn’t
do all that we do without you.
THANK YOU!!
Here is the text of Fr. Steve’s
Homily from the Sunday of Joy
Christmas Concert & Prayer Service
on December 13th
Thank you for tuning in! I hope you
are enjoying these songs and singers.
I hope that you allow the scripture
and prayer of this video to speak to
you about the true meaning of the
Advent season we are in and the
Christmas season we are about to
celebrate.
In a word, it’s all about generosity.
God is extremely generous! He sends
us a Savior, Jesus Christ, who saves
us. He does this simply because God
loves and cares for us.
I’d like to talk a little bit more about
this, about generosity, but I realize
that I’m speaking to two dierent age
groups. I gure a lot families are
watching, in which case we’ve got
kids watching and adults watching.
So I’d like to say something to the
kids rst—and then I’d like to talk to
the adults.
Kids rst. At the start of this concert,
we lit the Advent wreath. Three
candles to show that we are now in
the third week of the season.
What does a candle do? Once it’s lit, it
doesn’t hold back, it burns brightly
and provides light! Have you noticed
how many households are putting up
lighted decorations both inside and
outside these days?
Kids know that this pandemic is
causing a lot of pain and anxiety. You
may, yourself, be feeling anxious
about the threat it represents.
Here’s what you can do about it. Be a
shining light! In your words and your
actions, be bright and shiny. Say
words that are kind to others, to your
family, and to your friends and
classmates. Make life brighter for
them by what you say and what you
do. Act kindly!
Maybe you’re already doing this.
Great! Keep it up! It makes a
dierence—and it mirrors the
generosity of God himself who saves
us for no other reason than that he
loves us!
Parents and other adults who are
watching, that message was also for
you, but I have an additional concern
that I’d like to share with you,
referring to the same spirit of
generosity.
Before the pandemic, our parish
usually found itself behind budget in
Sunday giving. This year, due to the
pandemic, we are much further
behind—about 30% further behind,
like almost every other parish in the
Archdiocese.
You hear that (30%) and think, well
not so bad! However, when that gets
translated into real dollars we are
$100,000 in the hole at this point in
the scal year. To put that into
perspective, here are four items from
our budget:
1. excluding special projects backed by
specied donors, and excluding the two
capital campaigns, in any given year
the parish spends close to $300,000 to
repair and replace aging infrastructure
on our two campuses, whether that’s
parts for boilers, roong tiles,
plumbing, and so on—all stu you don’t
normally see, and, by the way, this
gure is nowhere near what we will end
up spending this year due to the added
COVID safety measures for disinfecting
our churches and our school;
2. the annual subsidy which the parish
provides to Sacred Heart School is
around $180,000 dollars;
3. the property and casualty insurance
we owe each year to the Archdiocese
(which is self-insured) comes to
approximately $150,000;
4. our combined annual utility costs
total about $225,000.
These four examples should be
sucient to explain why we need your
help!
I know the people of this parish are
generous. Generosity only happens
when generous givers know there is a
real need! I come to you hat-in-hand
and ask for your sacricial help—help
that is denitely needed and help that
will be denitely appreciated.
This is Guadate Sunday, the Sunday of
Joy. I know I always feel more joyful
when I give to worthy causes. If you are
so moved, you can either text the word
CHRISTMAS to 847-865-9295, or use
the QR Code at the bottom of your
screen.
Whether you are young or older, may
God bless you in this special season of
giving!
May God look kindly on those who
dwell in darkness and the shadow of
death—and may he guide our feet into
the way of peace, love and light!
Happy Advent! And Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much!
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
CHRISTMAS MASSES & HOW TO WATCH FROM HOME
Here is our schedule of Christmas Masses. Reservations must be made for all Masses, and unfortunately,
most are already full. Thank you for signing up early! This helps us tremendously in recruiting our
volunteers, which help us bring you each Mass! For those few spots that remain, make your reservation as
soon as possible by visiting our website at: (https://www.divinemercynorthshore.org/christmas-mass-
reservations.html)
MASS SCHEDULE (Availability status noted below is as of December 11th at NOON.)
CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24
3:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church - FULL. To be livestreamed via FACEBOOK. You do NOT need a Facebook
account to tune in. Visit: Facebook.com/divinemercynorthshore
3:00 p.m. Sacred Heart School Gym - FULL (Now an actual Mass. Will NOT be livestreamed.)
3:00 p.m. St. Philip Church - FULL. To be livestreamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.
3:00 p.m. St. Philip Church DRIVE-IN - SPOTS AVAILABLE. Attendees can tune in via smart phones or
tablets to our website homepage or listen to the FM Radio transmission (station to be shared that day).
HOLY COMMUNION BROUGHT TO YOUR CAR
5:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church - FULL. To be livestreamed on our FACEBOOK page.
5:00 p.m. Sacred Heart School Gym - FULL (Now an actual Mass. Will NOT be livestreamed.)
5:00 p.m. St. Philip Church - SPOTS AVAILABLE. To be livestreamed on our WEBISTE HOMEPAGE.
9:00 p.m. Sacred Heart Church - FULL. To be livestreamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.
CHRISTMAS DAY, DECEMBER 25
9:00 a.m. St. Philip Church - SPOTS AVAILABLE. To be livestreamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.
10:30 a.m. Sacred Heart Church - FULL. To be livestreamed on our WEBSITE HOMEPAGE.
WEBSITE: www.divinemercynorthshore.org
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/divinemercynorthshore
LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR
EFFORTS CONTINUES!
In answering God's call to love our
neighbors as ourselves, we are proud of
Divine Mercy's eorts to do just that.
Our partnership with Three Tarts and A
Just Harvest will continue until May!
Thank you to all those who so
generously donated to this eort.
Outreach such as this is only possible
because of your generosity.
Parishioners who are part of our Love
Your Neighbor Team continue to call,
connect with, and assist other
parishioners, some since last April!
Eorts to continue to help and support
Connections for the Homeless, A Just
Harvest Community Kitchen in Rogers
OUTREACH
Park, New Trier Township Food Pantry,
Northeld Township Food Pantry, our
sharing parishes (St. Benedict the
African and St. Columbanus), Augustus
Tolton Catholic Academy (the school of
St. Columbanus) and more, are on-
going!
Stay tuned for more information and
opportunities in 2021! If you would like
to become involved in our eorts, or
join the Love Your Neighbor Team,
contact Maureen Valvassori,
mvalvassori@divinemercynorthshore.
org or call 847-881-6664.
PRAYER AND WORSHIP
WEDDINGS & MORE WEDDINGS
Join us in congratulating these couples who recently celebrated
the Sacrament of Matrimony at Divine Mercy Parish!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Matthew Mastriano &
Elizabeth Clarke, 9/5/2020
Chelsea Dzura &
Kevin Gac, 9/26/2020
Eloise “Ellie” McGarry &
Jacob Hipsher, 10/24/2020
Delia Flores & Stewart
Schoder, 10/29/2020
John Kubasiak &
Karrisa Hammer,
11/21/2020
JOIN US FOR ALPHA ONLINE
We invite you to take a break from scrolling and try Alpha, a
series of interactive sessions that explore the basics of the
Christian faith.
What is Alpha? Alpha is an opportunity to explore the big
questions of life. What is my purpose? Why is there suering?
Who’s it for? Absolutely anybody!
How does it work? Each session includes a short video
followed by a chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic,
and discuss in a small group. There’s no obligation to say
anything, there’s nothing you can’t say (seriously) and there’s
no such thing as a silly question. It’s an opportunity to hear
from others and contribute your own perspective in an honest,
friendly and open environment.
In normal times we’d love to invite you to meet together
before each session for a meal. Sadly, we can’t do that at the
moment so you’ll have to grab a cup of coee or your
preferred refreshment and join us online via Zoom! Don’t
worry about the technology – all you need is a computer
(ideally with a camera), tablet or a smartphone.
We believe that Alpha is a key component of what the future
holds for us as we build our new reality as Divine Mercy Parish.
It’s a wonderful opportunity to get to know others who are
interested in exploring questions of faith.
ADULT FORMATION: ALPHA
TRY ALPHA
ALL ARE WELCOME! Catholic or not…
Practicing or not…Or simply curious.
ALPHA AT DIVINE MERCY PARISH
STARTING: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST AT 7 P.M.
Location: The most comfortable spot in your home!
INTERESTED? Contact: Sue Lehocky at
slehocky@divinemercynorthshore.org
or call us at 847-881-6664 or 847-446-0856.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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FINANCES AT A GLANCE AS OF DECEMBER 13, 2020
Given the early publication date for this bulletin due to the holidays, we were unable to calculate donations for the week.
Financial gures will be shared with you as soon as possible. Thank you.
If you are not an online donor and wish to sign up, please contact Cindy Atsaves in the parish oce at
cindyatsaves@divinemercynorthshore.org. If you wish to make a donation via a stock transfer, please contact Cindy as well.
Thank you for your generosity to Divine Mercy Parish!
COMMUNITY PRAYER AND WORSHIP
WANT TO BE IN THE KNOW?
EMAIL US!
Given the current reality, the only way
we can communicate with our
parishioners is through email, our
website and social media. You wont
want to miss these, or other important
information related to the gradual
reopening of our churches.
So! If you’re not receiving our e-blasts,
get on our mailing list. They are also
mobile-phone-friendly now, so please
check them out! Please send Judy
Pyke your email address, and she’ll get
you connected. You can email her at
jpyke@divinemercynorthshore.org
or call our temporary oce number:
847-881-6664. THANK YOU!
LOOKING FOR FELLOWSHIP?
Bring your favorite beverage and join
us online on Sunday mornings. All are
welcome as we share how we are
doing and some spiritual reection on
something you may have heard at
Mass (or elsewhere!).
We meet online Sunday mornings at
10:00 a.m. for 30 minutes. If you’d like
to participate contact Sue Lehocky at
847-881-6664 or
slehocky@divinemercynorthshore.org
and she’ll put you on the Zoom call!
MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS DONATION BEFORE YEAR END
Whether you’ll join us for Mass in Church, the St. Philip parking lot, the Sacred
Heart School Gym or your own living room in front of your Tree this
Christmas, we graciously ask you to remember Divine Mercy Parish in your
giving.
Your generosity helps us bring you the Mass each week, do the good work of
the parish, support our outreach eorts and keep the lights on! We are
grateful beyond measure for your support, particularly during this
extraordinary year! Merry Christmas and God Bless You!!
WORSHIP AIDS FOR MASS
In an eort to reduce costs at the parish
during the pandemic, worship aids will
no longer be printed. They will be
found on our website, which you can
download before you come to Mass or
scan this QR code with your smart
phone camera to access it at church or
at home so that you can follow along.
NOTE: all three Masses will appear, so
you’ll need to scroll to the Mass you are
attending.
CONFESSIONS SUSPENSION
AT ST. PHILIP REMINDER
Confessions have been suspended,
now until further notice. Fr. Javier
has been diagnosed by his physician
as presumed positive. Once Fr. Javier
is able to return, parishioners will be
notied.
MASS INTENTIONS
Would you like a Mass said for a loved
one? Just call Megan Nolan at our
oce at 847-881-6664 or 847-446-
0856, and she’ll be able to help you.
You can also email Megan Nolan at
megan@divinemercynorthshore.org
RESPECT LIFE PRAYER
That all who are pregnant and afraid
may welcome the life within them, and
draw strength from the angel Gabriel's
words to Mary: Do not fear! We pray to
the Lord.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (RELIGIOUS EDUCATION/PREP)
The Real St. Nicholas
As we prepare for this blessed season, let us pause for a moment to think about the real St. Nicholas,
who was also called “the giver.” A few facts:
• He was born in the 4th Century, the only child of wealthy, devout parents. His parents died when he
was very young and he was raised by an uncle who was a bishop. From a young age he knew he
wanted to give his wealth away.
• He loved surprising people with gifts! In fact, when a poor father in town could not pay for his
daughter’s wedding, St. Nicholas dropped gold coins through the window. Then, he did this for the
next daughter, too. The third time the poor father stayed up to see who was dropping the gold
through the window. When he caught St. Nicholas, he knelt down and thanked him and asked,
“Why would you give this gift and not want us to know it is from you?” St. Nicholas replied, “It is
good to give and have only God know about it.”
• He sometimes dropped fruit and treats through the windows (at this time there were no chimneys
in this part of Greece/Turkey where St. Nicholas lived) and they fell in children’s boots. To this day,
children in Europe put out a boot on St. Nicholas’ feast day, December 6, in hopes of getting a treat.
• He is the patron saint of children, Christmas, those hoping to marry, sailors and travelers.
• He has many miracles associated with him, including calming the seas for worried sailors, and a
sweet-smelling “manna” has been found in his remains. Many believe in its healing powers.
• More than 400 churches in Europe are named after St. Nicholas, more than any other saint other
than our Blessed Mother.
• And, because he is so giving and loves children so much, he is the predecessor of our modern day
Santa Claus! Merry Christmas!
SACRED HEART SCHOOL
LOOK WHAT’S HAPPENING AT
SACRED HEART SCHOOL!
May the blessing of the Lord be with you and your family as
you celebrate the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ.
Have a safe, joyful and very Merry Christmas!
Here are some photos of our 4th and 5th graders in
art class learning about value while drawing cool
and colorful dragon eyes.
Even though you can’t see their smiles…JKer’s
and preschoolers are so happy to be here!
Our talented JK’ers are making their
beautiful Christmas angels.
Gingerbread Man math in 1st grade!
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
My Jesus,
I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love you above all things,
and I desire to receive you into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive you sacramentally,
please come spiritually into my heart.
I embrace you now
as if you were already there
and I unite myself wholly to you.
Never permit me
to be separated from you.
Amen.
PRAYERS FOR OUR FAITH COMMUNITY
PLEASE PRAY
For Those Who Are Sick
The following people suer from illness or chronic conditions.
They have asked for the prayers of our parish family.
Please remember them to the Lord.
Mark Agnew, Jeannie Ambrose, Michael Anderson,
Irina Anikovich, Donald Blair, Elaine Boback, Dennis Braun,
Wendy Braun, Valrie Doppke, John Dory, Lisa Franke,
Paul Greco, Benjamin Grillo, Jack Hogan, Mario Iturino,
Gina Quirk Lazicki, Ruth Martin, Beth O'Brien, Quinn Stepan,
and Lisa Zitella
For Those Who Have Died
May the souls of the faithfully departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
John Boback
MINISTERS OF CARE
Home visits by Ministers of Care cannot be made at this
time. If your loved one is seriously ill or near death, and in
need of the Sacrament of the Sick / Last Rites, please
contact the parish oce at 847-446-0856 or 847-881-6664.
One of our priests will respond to your call.
PRESIDER SCHEDULE
December 26, 2020
SACRED HEART CHURCH
5:00 p.m.
Presider: Fr. Steve Lanza
December 27, 2020
ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE
CHURCH
8:00 a.m.
Presider: Fr. Dan Cassidy
December 27, 2020
SACRED HEART CHURCH
10:00 a.m.
Presider: Fr. Steve Lanza
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
LECTOR SCHEDULE
December 24, 2020 Sacred Heart Church 3:00 p.m.
Bill Hague
December 24, 2020 St. Philip the Apostle Church 3:00 p.m.
Liz Harvey
December 24, 2020 Sacred Heart Gym 3:00 p.m.
Lector Needed
December 24, 2020 Sacred Heart Church 5:00 p.m.
Chris Hartman
December 24, 2020 St. Philip the Apostle Church 5:00 p.m.
Susan Seeberg
December 24, 2020 Sacred Heart Gym 5:00 p.m.
Ludy Mariano
December 24, 2020 Live-Stream 9:00 p.m.
Matthew Compton
December 26, 2020 Sacred Heart Church 5:00 p.m.
Chris Hartman
December 27, 2020 St. Philip the Apostle Church 8:00 a.m.
Liz Harvey
December 27, 2020 Sacred Heart Church 10:00 a.m.
Kathy Janega
Divine Mercy Parish is a Welcoming Community that Inspires Disciples
of Jesus to Share God’s Love and Transform the World.
Making Disciples • Building Church • Serving Others
MASS INTENTIONS
Note that the Wednesday Mass
currently is closed to the public.
Only the Sacred Heart School
students are allowed to attend.
It may be viewed on our website
homepage via livestream.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS
WEEK AT BOTH SACRED
HEART AND ST. PHILIP
MONDAY, December 21 (SH)
7:00 a.m. - Rowland & Rosemary
Homan and
Maureen Burke
TUESDAY, December 22
8:00 a.m. (SPA) - Robert Hutchings
WEDNESDAY, December 23 (SH)
No School / No Mass
THURSDAY, December 24
3:00 p.m. (SH & SPA) - Parishioners
of Divine Mercy
5:00 p.m. (SPA) - Andrew Bergho
5:00 p.m. (SH) - Emily Solek
9:00 p.m. (SH) - Ted Heppner
FRIDAY, December 25 (SPA)
9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.—
Parishioners of Divine Mercy
SATURDAY, December 26 (SH)
5:00 p.m. - Charlotte Kutten
SUNDAY, December 27
8:00 a.m. (SPA) - Roger Costanzo &
10:00 a.m. (SH) - Mr. & Mrs. R.
Charles Oldeld &
Parishioners of
Divine Mercy
All meetings at Divine Mercy
Parish are currently suspended
until further notice.
SACRAMENTS
DIVINE MERCY OFFICES
THIS WEEK AT DIVINE MERCY
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Given the constraints of the
pandemic, our oces are
currently closed. You can still
reach us by calling our
temporary oce number at
847-881-6664.
You can also reach any sta
member via email. You can
nd that directory on the
next page.
Thank you for your
understanding.
Please call the Parish Oce
temporary number at
847-881-6664 for the most
current information regarding
Sacraments during this time.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is oered at both of our worship
sites. Sacred Heart Church oers
the Sacrament on Saturday
mornings between 9:00 a.m. and
9:30 a.m. and at St. Philip the
Apostle Church on Wednesday
afternoons with Fr. Javier Del
Castillo from 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
And there is no need to make a
reservation! We remind everyone
to wear a mask, and that you’ll be
greeted by someone from our
reopening team.
Please know that if it has been a while
since your last confession, “Do not be
afraid!” (Matthew 14:27). The priest
will help guide you.
A suggested Act of Contrition is:
My God, I am sorry for my sins with
all my heart. In choosing to do
wrong and failing to do good, I
have sinned against you whom I
should love above all things. I
rmly intend, with your help, to do
penance, to sin no more, and to
avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suered
and died for us. In his name, my
God, have mercy. (Rite of Penance,
no. 45)
Pastor - Rev. Steven M. Lanza, slanza@divinemercynorthshore.org
Associate Pastor - Rev. Dean Semmer, dsemmer@divinemercynorthshore.org
Resident - Rev. Daniel Cassidy, dcassidy@divinemercynorthshore.org
Deacon Mike McNulty, mimcnulty@divinemercynorthshore.org
Deacon Bob Puhala, [email protected]
Director of Communicaons - Judy Pyke, jpyke@divinemercynorthshore.org
Director of Evangelizaon and Lifelong Formaon - Sue Lehocky, slehocky@divinemercynorthshore.org
Director of Pastoral Care and Outreach - Maureen Valvassori, mvalvassori@divinemercynorthshore.org
Director of Liturgy & Music - Ron Vanasdlen, rvanasdlen@divinemercynorthshore.org
Director of Operaons - Michelle Wasielewski, mwasielewski@divinemercynorthshore.org
Finance Oce - Cindy Atsaves, cindyatsaves@divinemercynorthshore.org
Administrave Assistant - Megan Nolan, megan@divinemercynorthshore.org
PARISH STAFF
