SATURDAY, 5:00 pm
(ENGLISH) – CHURCH
SÁBADO, 7:00 pm
(ESPAÑOL) – IGLESIA
AUGUST 2026: For Evangelization in the City
SMDP encourages you to pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
GOSPEL MEDITATION
August 23, 2026
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
The first time I stood inside St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, its majesty overwhelmed me. The sheer beauty of Michelangelo’s dome seemed to lift my soul right out of my body. Later, I joined the Scavi tour that winds below the basilica, down into the ancient pagan cemetery where Peter was buried. There, in the dim light and narrow passageways, I found myself looking at the bones of a murdered Jewish fisherman, his feet cut off so his crucified body could be taken down more easily.
What a paradox. Above me, the most glorious church ever built. Beneath me, the remains of a backwater fisherman. But this man dared to answer Jesus’ question, “Who do you say that I am?” And crowning that immense dome above his tomb are the words from today’s Gospel, “You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my Church.”
Within you and me is the drama of the lowest and the highest. Every time we confess Christ, humbly, imperfectly, maybe even trembling, we enter that same mystery. The dust of our humanity, touched by the splendor of heaven. God’s presence and our dry bones together. Humility and glory.
May our lives embrace both the lowest and the highest, like that great basilica, as we profess Jesus.
— 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
Footballmania
Football Mania is back! Support our parish and get your Football Mania tickets today for just $20 each. You could win weekly cash prizes for 18 weeks! Tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 4 to qualify for all 18 weeks. Stop by the parish office or see the bulletin for more information.
SMDP 5K
We’re thrilled to announce the return of our top-notch 5k event this fall, promising a fantastic experience for all participants. This endeavor is a testament to our collective dedication to fostering healthy lifestyles and community spirit. The 5k is on Sunday, September 13th. Register at santamaria5k.run. Start time is at 8:30 am at the University […]
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