SATURDAY, 5:00 pm
(ENGLISH) – CHURCH
SÁBADO, 7:00 pm
(ESPAÑOL) – IGLESIA
JANUARY 2026: For Prayer with the Word of God
SMDP encourages you to pray that with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.
GOSPEL MEDITATION
January 25, 2026
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
I was 22 years old, lying in bed one night while on a pilgrimage, when I suddenly sensed an idea in my mind: “Go to the seminary.” There was no voice, no vision, but a gentle and unmistakable clarity. I simply prayed, “Lord, if that’s from you, let me find great joy in it.” Three days later, my heart was bursting with joy. I dropped everything and entered the seminary. The older I get, the stranger my rather careless and hasty departure seems to me. I followed not because it made sense, or because I was especially brave. I went because the Lord called me.
Something like this happens in today’s Gospel. Jesus walks by Simon, Andrew, James, and John and says, “Come after me” (Matthew 4:19). And immediately they leave their nets and follow. There’s no explanation, no hesitation … just movement. Why? As St. John says, “In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us” (1 John 4:10). They do not leave their nets because his call made perfect, calculable sense. They left them because they were called. And Jesus’ call is powerful.
Take a moment this week to remember when Christ first called you. However small or quiet it was, recall it, and give thanks. The more we marvel that Christ has called us personally, the more passionately and freely we will follow him. — Father John Muir ©LPi
Mass Schedule
Weekend Saturday – Church 5:00 pm
Sunday – Church 10:00 am
Chapel: 7:30 am
Weekday Monday-Saturday 8:15 am in the chapel,
Wednesday 4:00 pm in the chapel
Holy Days Schedule will be in bulletin with times.
LITURGICAL ROLES
SUNDAY, 7:30 am
(ENGLISH) – CHAPEL
DOMINGO, 8:00 am
(ESPAÑOL) – IGLESIA
SUNDAY, 10:00 am
(ENGLISH) – CHURCH
DOMINGO, 12:00 pm
(ESPAÑOL) – IGLESIA
Events/News
Family Game Night
The Walking Together Ministry invites everyone to Family Game Night on Friday, January 30th in the Parish Center from 6 pm to 9 pm. Bring your favorite board games, cards, puzzles, etc. and snacks to share with fellow parishioners.
Old Palms
If you wish to donate your palms from last year to be burned for the ashes for Ash Wednesday, please bring them the following weekends, by February 15th. There will be baskets at the back of the church and chapel, they can also be dropped off at the Parish office.
Grand Pilgrimage to Italy
A 12-day pilgrimage, accompanied by Luis Campos and with the spiritual guidance of Fr. Miguel Martinez, will take us to Italy, including a visit to Lugano, Switzerland. April 26 to May 8, 2026. Deposit of $1,300 by check or cash. For more information or to reserve your place, call Luis Campos
YAM Faith Formation
Join the Young Adult Ministry’s weekly faith formation every Friday at 6:30 pm to pray, to play, and to deepen your faith and friendships. Meet in the YAM room (former Youth Group classroom). Please bring a Bible and an open heart. Stay up to date on our GroupMe
Bingo Mondays
Bingo Mondays in Mundelein. Play the best games in Lake County! Regular bingo, 50/50, Pull tabs, Wild Star! Early game starts at 6:45 pm! Come and have fun! At the Santa Maria del Popolo Parish Center: 151 N. Lincoln Ave., Mundelein, IL
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 8:45 am to 5:00 pm Thursday — 8:45 am to 12:00 pm Saturday and Sunday CLOSED