SAINT PATRICK · December 11, 2016 3rd Sunday of Advent St. Patrick Mission Statement A Welcoming Faith community called to be witnesses of God’s Love in the Roman Catholic Tradition,

SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

3500 Washington Street . McHenry, IL 60050 www.stpatrickmchenry.org

Rev. Godwin N. Asuquo, Pastor ([email protected])

Dennis Holian, Deacon ([email protected])

Parish Office Phone #: 815-385-0025 Fax: 815-385-0861 RE Office: 815-385-2959

Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM-Noon; 1:00PM-4:30PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00(Noon)-1:00PM Friday: 8:30AM-Noon

General Email [email protected]

Mass Times Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00AM Thursday: 9:00AM w/Montini (Sept.-May) 8:00AM (June-August) First Friday: 8:00AM Saturday: 4:00PM Sunday: 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM 6:00PM (Advent/Lent)

Communion Service Friday (Other Than First Friday): 8:00AM

Rosary Saturday: 3:20PM Sunday: 6:30AM, 8:30AM, 10:30AM Wednesday: 8:30AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00PM-3:30PM Weekdays: 7:30AM-7:55AM By Appointment

Holy Hour with Benediction Saturday: 3:00PM (Sept.-May)

Catholic Schools Montini Middle School: 815-385-1022 Montini Primary Center: 815-385-5380 Marian Central: 815-338-4220

December 11, 2016 3rd Sunday of Advent

St. Patrick Mission Statement A Welcoming Faith community called to be witnesses of God’s Love in the

Roman Catholic Tradition, through Discipleship, Celebration of His Word and Sacraments, Evangelization and Service In the Hope of Eternal Salvation

On the third Sunday in Advent the “Joy” Candle is lit

Wednesday, December 14th RE 5:00PM/ Parish 7:00PM

Page 2 3rd Sunday of Advent Dear Friends in Christ,

As we approach Gaudete (Joy) Sunday, the third in Advent, I write to thank all of you, especially those who participated with our Confirmandi in the just concluded God Is! retreat. The parents, chil-dren, volunteers and I, came out renewed from that spiritual experience. Special kudos to the PRFF Ministry (Parents Raising Families in Faith - of RE, Montini and homeschooled children) and our par-ish staff who worked tirelessly for a successful event. Find pictures to the right.

For the third time in 3 months, we had a great turn out at our First Sunday free pancake breakfast. You may see a few photos to the right and many more on our parish website. We are very grateful to the Knights of Columbus who hosted this month (Bravo – The Knights’ Rock! :-) and to the 5th grade

PRFF families who hosted the fun rosary-making activity for all parish children during breakfast.

On the Third Sunday of Advent known as Gaudete - that is, Joy, the Church asks us to rejoice in anticipation of the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Emmanuel – that is God dwelling with us. The joy He brings is communal. He invites us to reach out to our brothers and sisters so that through our love and sharing they may also experience that God is with us.

Please think about someone that you could invite to the church, share a smile, love, food, clothing or other temporal blessings. Invite them to share in the Joy of Jesus Christ, the Emmanuel, about to be born for us this Christmas. Happy Gaudete Sunday and Gaudete week.

In Christ,

Fr. Godwin

The parish staff would like to recognize and thank, Greg Freund for his service here at St. Patrick Church in the Mainte-nance role. Greg’s last day with us was December 2nd. We wish him the best of luck. Greg - We will miss you!!!

Please join me in welcoming Kenne Ludwig, Bookkeeper, and John Pitzen, Maintenance, to our parish staff. Both Kenne and John are longtime parishioners of St. Patrick and we are very happy to have them on board. Congratulations to both of you. Welcome!

If you are new to the area or visiting from another parish, welcome to our faith community! Please visit our website www.stpatrickmchenry.org to find out more about St. Patrick parish. We invite you to become a member of our parish. If you’d like a registration form, please contact the St. Patrick parish office at 815-385-0025, email us at [email protected] or you may print a form from the parish website.

You are a stranger here, but once.

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God Is Retreat! December 3, 2016 Confirmation Students and Parents

Hot Breakfast Sunday (hosted by Knights of Columbus) & PRFF Rosary Making - Dec. 4, 2016

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St. Patrick’s Annual Giving Tree Project

Heritage Woods gifts will be delivered to the residents on December 16th. Gifts should be put under the tree on or before THIS Tues-

day December 14th. Thank you for your tremendous response to this project. Those of you who have helped make this happen know that we always receive much more in return than we give…..knowing how much these ladies and gentlemen appreciate receiving their gifts truly brings the peace and joy of the “real” Christmas to our hearts

Any questions, please contact Geri Davis at (815)385-1110.

Are you Celebrating Your Marriage Anniversary in December

Then Let us Know! There will be a blessing for December Anniversary couples, including widows and wid-owers, at the end of each mass on the 17th and 18th of De-cember. This is a week earlier than normal as the last week-end of December is Christmas weekend.

The Marriage Ministry would like to extend our congratula-tions in the church bulletin. Please contact either the parish office (815-385-0025) or Anne or Angelo Rodriguez with your anniversary date and number of years of marriage by Friday, December 16th. These will be printed in the December 25th (Christmas) bulletin.

SAVE THE DATE

Marriage Ministry’s Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner

Saturday, February 11, 2017 McHenry Country Club

Cocktails at 6:00PM followed by Dinner at 7:00PM $25 per person

Looking for what to get your loved one for Christmas? Purchase your tickets by December 18th and you will also receive a FREE St. Patrick’s Church commemora-tive tree ornament, a chocolate bar and raffle ticket all beautifully wrapped. What a great gift for your loved one!

Special Christmas ticket package will be on sale af-ter all Masses the weekend of December 17th/18th while supplies last.

Christmas Environment

Please join us in enhancing the ambiance of St. Patrick Church by contributing to the Art & Environment Fund. You will find an envelope in your packet of envelopes where you can make a donation towards Christmas flowers/decorations in memory or in honor of a family member. You may also use this form or give online via GiveCentral.

All those names received will be remembered in our Christmas celebration. All contributions must be made by THIS Wednesday, December 14 in order to be included in our Christmas bulletin. You may return this form along with your donation by placing it in a separate envelope and placing it in the collection basket or mailing/dropping off at the Parish Office. Your Name: _______________________ Phone Number: ________________ E-Mail:____________________________

Name of Person (if applicable, individual or couple) ________________________________________ Please circle: In Memory of In Honor of ________________________________________ Please circle: In Memory of In Honor of

The Art & Environment Committee would like to thank all of you who have or will make a donation for Christmas flowers/decorations. These donations are used to not only beautify the sanctuary for Christmas Day but throughout the Christmas season. Any funds remaining will be used throughout the liturgical year to beautify the church sanctuary.

Marian Central Catholic High School

Freshmen Placement Test

Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 8:00AM

There is a $15 testing fee; pencils are provided. Please call for more information call 815-338-4220 or visit www.marian.com. No Pre-Registration necessary.


Advent 2017

Prepare the Way of the Lord by Walking in The Light

Sunday Evening Mass

To ensure that all of our parishioners, especially our PRFF families, have every opportunity to attend Mass, dur-

ing the busy season of Advent, in addition to our regular Mass schedule (4:00PM Saturday and 7:00AM, 9:00AM & 11:00AM Sunday), Fr. Godwin has added a 6:00PM Mass on December 18th the remaining Sunday of Advent. Please take advantage of this additional Mass in order to fulfill your Sunday Mass obligation.

24 Hour Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Jesus asks us “Could you not spend an hour with me?” Do you want an hour of peace and quiet each week during this busy

time of the year? Please consider committing to spending an hour (same time) with Jesus each week of Advent. Exposition begins at 8:30AM on Tuesday morning and ends at 7:30AM On Wednesday morning. If you can’t commit to every week, perhaps you would consider being a substitute? Dates: 12/13-14 and 12/20-21.

Christmas Church

Decorating

Friday, December 23rd, 2016

at 2:00PM in the Church. Many hands make light work.

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24th

4:00PM - Children’s Mass : Church doors will open at 3:00PM, Seating on first come, first serve basis (no reserving of

seats)

6:00PM Christmas Day - Sunday, December 25th

Midnight Mass (12:00AM) 7:00AM 9:00AM 11:00AM

I am asking each of you this Advent/Christmas to invite any of your non-practicing family members (spouse/children/brothers/sisters/relatives), friends, neighbors or acquaintances to join us for Christmas.

Remember this scripture verse: “Seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be opened.” I ask you who come to celebrate weekly, to show another per-son the door. Walk them to it, and open the door.

If you are afraid to invite them, please fill out the card on the right and return it via the offertory collection, drop it off at the parish office or you can e-mail the information to the parish office ([email protected]) and we will mail an invitation. Please provide this information no later than Monday, December 19th. Thank You. Call us with any questions at 815-385-0025.

Fr. Godwin,

Please invite the following to join us for Christmas: Name: _____________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________________________ Name: _____________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________________________

THIS WEEK OUR TABERNACLE CANDLE BURNS FOR:

FRANK BARTOS † May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle welcome him

into His eternal presence.

Saturday, December 10 - Advent Weekday 4:00 PM Mass - † Richard Szparkowski

Sunday, December 11 - Third Sunday of Advent 7:00 AM Mass - † Julian, Evelyn, Rosalia & David Scripp 9:00 AM Mass - † Henry Buczek 11:00 AM Mass - † Deceased Members of Matthew & Brooks Families 6:00 PM Mass - Parishioners of St. Patrick

Monday, December 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 8:00 AM Mass - † Julian, Evelyn, Rosalia & David Scripp

Tuesday, December 13 - Memorial of St. Lucy, Virgin and Martyr 8:00 AM Mass - † Margaret D. Thurlwell

Wednesday, December 14 - Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM Mass - † Stephanie Scordato

Thursday, December 15 - Advent Weekday 9:00 AM Mass - † Dr. Gerard Dominique

Friday, December 16 - Advent Weekday 8:00 AM Communion Service

Saturday, December 17 - Advent Weekday 4:00 PM Mass - † Ronald Godina

Sunday, December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:00 AM Mass - † Larry Siemon 9:00 AM Mass - † Bartos & Barta Family 11:00 AM Mass - † Anthony Mazzullo 6:00 PM Mass - † Richard Szparkowski

Bolded names have recently been added to the prayer list.

The following have been given a share in the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please remember them in your prayers.

Let us remember those serving our country

SPC Sara Mahan, Wisconsin National Guard, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Tech Sgt. Timothy Davis, USAF Bagram AFB Afghanistan

Airman First Class Paul Reber

Corpsman Ean Reid, U.S. Navy, Camp Pendleton

Sgt. Daniel Snow & Sgt. Melissa Snow, U.S. Army, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas

LTC Thomas Snow, U.S. Army, South Korea

Sgt. Kennon Speciale, USMC, Yuma, AZ

Pvt. Ben Zeller, USMC, Camp Pendleton

Marie Asuquo + Rev. Robert Balog + Josephine Beninato + Margaret Bedulski + Ron Bergsma + Susan Bjork + Sr. Elea-nor Blake SSF + Michaela Bogdanske + Dave Boger + Irene Bole + Michael Bonagura + Kale Brenner + Mark Brown + Tim Brown + Deen Bryan + Jake Brzovich + Lillian Cairns + Marguerite Canzoneri + Rev. Gerard Christianson + Tracy Christensen + Barb Church + Anna Ciesielka + Bridget Clarke + Thomas Clifford + Susan (Brefeld) Coston + Joe Cromer + Lee Ann DeMarais + Marya Dixon + Joseph Dockendorff + Geri Dryer + Richard Dunther + Kris Felix + Annette Feller + Patricia Flynn + James Foster + James B. Foster + Robert & Helen Foster + Ruth Franger + David Freund + Kay Godina + Christopher Goerdt + LeAnn Golembeiski + Gregory Lee Gra-ham + Ray Greenwald + George Haegler + Gary Hackney + Catherine Hansen + Stephanie Hansen + Bill Hartmann + Peter Harwood + Robbie Harwood + Greg Haze + George Haze Jr. + Mary Haze + Ralph Heaven + Jeanette Heinisch + Lance Heinz + Carolyn Herriges + Heather Hines + Emil Hou-da + James Houda + Eileen Huff + Ann Hurley + Steven Jaszka + Mary Fran Jones + Mark Jozefik + Garry Keller + Maura Kirchner + William Kirchner + Elaine Kolner + Dan Kowelec + Beverly Linsner + Jeanne Ludwig + Brian Lundquist + Lauriel Luther + Michael Major + Joanne Maloney + Carol Makowski + Donald Marski + Carmella Mazzullo + Norita McAndrews + Kathleen McLaughlin + Heriberto & Elisama Medina + Been Meek + Anthony P. Melone + Alice Mirro + John Mostyn + Sheila Murphy + Arianna Nelson + Jean Neumann + Chrissie Noble + Christine Nylander + Mary Jo O’Brien + Eddie O’Connor + Tom O’Conner + Bill Ogryzek Jr. + Renata Pokorski + Jim Preston + Cheryl Rabine + Debo-rah Rannie + Dorothy Reinboldt + Chuck Riemma + Richard Robinson + Danelle & Mike Rockwell + Ron & Lydia Rother + Larry Rother + Susan Rother + Joan Rubino + Lincoln Scate-na + Helen Schaefer + Ted & Shirley Schweder + J.L. Shade + Ken Sien + Marianne Simon + Geraldine Smith + Janet Smith + Nick Stevens + Terri Swanson + Collin Swedberg + Kathleen Swedberg + Frank Sweeney + Ronald Sweetwood + Drew Thorstenson + Phyllis Venable + Michael Walsh + Kathy Wehrheim + Kevin Wellington + Mary Welter-Solis + Paul Wember + Michael Werner + Robert Zeller + Jennifer Zielinski


Let us pray for those who have recently died

Rev. Gerard Christianson, Laura Lower (Daughter of Carolyn Her-riges)

As temperatures get cold, a warm place to come home to after work is a blessing, a blessing that some in our community do not have. A young working family of six has been living in their car while struggling to find a low

cost apartment. Being placed on a waiting list for shelter is no consolation when your children are cold. Vincentians helped this young family find additional options in the area as well as provided them with food, gas for their car and vouchers at Salvation Army for clothing. John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

Monday December 12

Tuesday December 13

Wednesday December 14

Thursday December 15

Friday December 16

Saturday December 17

Sunday December 18

7:30AM Confession

7:30AM Confession

7:30AM Confession

9:00AM Mass w/Montini

7:45AM Morning Prayer

8:00AM Legion of Mary

6:30AM Rosary



7:30AM 24 Hour Adora-tion Ends

6:00PM Scouts #351 P/L Mtg.

8:00AM Communion Service

3:00PM Holy Hour

7:00AM Mass

8:00AM Mass

8:00AM Mass


7:00PM 33Days to Morning Glory

7:00PM Ladies Guild WINGS

3:00PM Confession

8:30AM Rosary

6:30PM Scouts #351

8:30AM 24 Hour Adora-tion Begins

8:00AM Mass

7:00PM Prayer Cenacle

3:20PM Rosary

9:00AM Mass

7:00PM Bible Study Mary & the Bible

5:00PM PADS Lunch Making

8:30AM Rosary & Divine Chaplet

4:00PM Mass

9:05AM CLOW

6:00PM Cursillo: Women’s Group

8:30AM Men’s Issues Group

10:00AM RCIA/Symbolon

6:30PM Instrumentalists

5:00PM RE Advent Reconciliation

10:30AM Rosary

7:00PM Celebration Choir

7:00PM Cursillo: Men’s Group

11:00AM Mass

7:00 Parish Advent Reconciliation

12:00PM Baptism

6:00PM Mass

Week At A Glance

Church Hoban Room

Boylan Room Lane Room

Grounds Montini Primary

Hoban/Boylan (Library)

Music Room

Muldoon Hall/ Kitchen

Rectory

Youth Lounge

Offsite

Color Coded Room Legend

Readings for the Week Divine Office: Week III

Monday: Zec 2:14-17 or Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Jdt 13:18bcde, 19; Lk 1:26-38 or Lk 1:39-47 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13; Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-19, 23; Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45: 6b-8, 18, 21b-25; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Is 54:1-10; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b; Lk 7:24-30 Friday: Is 56:1-3a, 6-8; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Jn 5:33-36 Saturday: Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17 Sunday: Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24


St. Peregrine Cancer Support Group

Next Meeting Tuesday December 13th at 10:00AM

St. Peter’s, 2118 Main Street, Spring Grove

For more information please contact Anna Schweder at 815-385-5321.

Word of Life

“A child is loved because he is one’s child: not because he is beautiful, or because he is like this or like that… Not because he thinks as I do, or embodies my dreams. A child is a child: a life generated by us but intended for him, for his good, for the good of the family, of society, of man-kind as a whole.” ~Pope Francis, General Audience, February 11, 2015 ©2015 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission.

Finance News


Offering Report for the Week Ending December 4, 2016

Number of Registered Families: 1002 Forward in Faith, Hope & Love:

Serving God and Neighbor Weekly Envelopes 284 28% $14,095 Loose $967

Children’s Envelopes $95 Total $15,156

FY 2017—Budget for Week $13,000

Excess (Shortage) $2,156

Within the next couple of weeks you will receive a Summary Report detail-ing the results of our Increased Offer-tory Program. Several weeks ago we began this program. We are beginning

to see signs that our Sunday offertory collections are growing through the generosity of many, many parishion-ers. Thank you so very much to all who have chosen to participate in this very important program. Your generosity shows your willingness as faithful stewards to be a part of the ongoing mission of St. Patrick Parish.

St. Patrick Respect Life Ministry

Stand Up And Be Counted As One Who Defends Life!

After all the Masses next weekend, Decem-ber 17th and 18th members of St. Patrick’s Respect Life Ministry will be collecting signa-

tures for the Annual Right to Life McHenry County Ad in the Northwest Herald. The ad will run in January near the date of the March for Life to bring attention to the 1973 Supreme Court decision that made abortion legal through all nine months of pregnancy! Since that time 58,586,256million* children have lost their lives to abortion.

Please join the hundreds of other participants from all over the county by taking the time to add your name!

*Based on numbers reported by the Guttmacher Institute 1973-2008, application of CDC decline % for 2009, 2010 to last Guttmacher number with projections of 1,120,775 for 2011-13. GI estimates a possible 3 percent under re-porting rate, which is factored in.

A decent home is where every-thing begins for a family. Stabil-ity, hope, financial security, health. Again and again, families

rejoice in the new opportunities open to them—because of the Habitat houses you help build.

“Building houses in partnership with God’s people in need”

Interested in Obtaining a Habitat Home?

We are building more houses in 2017, and are looking for families to partner with us and become Habitat Homeown-ers. Are you …

• At least 18 years of age? • A McHenry County resident for at least 1 year? • A U.S. Citizen or Legal Resident? • Willing to live anywhere within McHenry County? • Able to save for a cash down payment of $1000 and pay

back a zero-interest mortgage? • Not able to qualify for a conventional mortgage? • Willing to help build the house through 250 hours of sweat

equity per adult? • Steadily employed, or have reliable income? • Income limits apply per household size

(www.habitatmchenry.org) If you answered YES to these questions, please contact:

Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County Telephone: 815-759-9002


St. Patrick Music Ministry

Did you know that our St. Patrick Music Ministry Team is mostly made up of peo-

ple just like you who may not be musically trained but who simply just love to sing? We are in need of parishioners like you who have a heart for singing our Lord’s praises.

Over these last few weeks of Advent we have “Open-Hymn Hour” where you can come to a rehearsal and sing with us to see if you might be interested in joining.

REHEARSALS Adults: Tuesday evenings at 7pm.

Children: Thursday evenings at 6pm. Place: Music Room - lower level of parish center

Beginning in February, we will have “Open-Choir Hour” where you can come join us upstairs in the choir loft when you attend one of the Masses at which the choir is singing (usually the 4pm or the 9am Masses). We will have extra music books available for you, so just walk up to the choir loft when you enter church.

If you play piano or another instrument, consider learning/rehearsing one or two songs to join in along with the choirs. We can provide the music and instruction.

St. Patrick Church Music Ministers make a joyful noise unto the Lord, enhancing our liturgical services. We are, however, in need of new members in order to continue!! Come, we have a place saved for you. Please contact Cecilia Adams, Music Director at [email protected] for more in-formation.

Vocation Corner: People or Things?

As Christmas ap-proaches I tend to get caught up in thinking of people in light of what gifts I’m going to get them. Once I have the perfect gift picked out, bought, and wrapped, when I think about that particular individual that gift will come to mind. This is an unfortunate thing however, because when it’s all said and done, what matters more and what I should be focused on isn’t the gift itself but the relationship that I have with this person that impels me to desire to get them a gift in the first place!

All of us are called each day to imitate Christ as closely as possible. So why shouldn’t we try to emulate how He gave gifts at Christmas? He gave one thing, and it wasn’t anything material at all. He of course gave Him-self, coming down and entering our world for the sake of establishing loving relationships. Each of us when we entered into this world were given a calling and a mission from God. Sometimes we can miss the im-portance of this or even misinterpret what we are called to do because when we look at others we think of them in terms of how they impact us materialistical-ly, what they bring to the table and what we’re ex-pected to bring to the table for them. But what will en-able us to give them what they need most is if we fol-low Christ’s example of being who we are called to be for them. So focus on love, focus on your mission and your vocation, and be grateful for the relationships that you have as you do your shopping this year.


Sacraments

Baptism of Infants or children under 7 years of age:

You must be a registered parishioner of St. Patrick prior to scheduling a Baptism. To schedule a Baptism, please begin by calling the parish office. Baptism is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month immediately after the 11AM Mass. Please consider scheduling your child’s Baptism be-fore your child is born to ensure an opening in the month of your choice. In addition, a Baptismal preparation class is re-quired for the parents. This class is offered on the 1st Sunday of each month after the 9AM Mass. Sign-up is required and you may take the class before your child is born.

Sacrament of Marriage: At St. Patrick, couples planning to marry need to meet with the Pastor before a wedding date can be set. Please contact the parish office to setup an initial meeting at least 6 months prior to any requested marriage date. This initial meeting will give you an overview of the requirements for marriage and the preparation required. At least one of the couple, or their parents, must be registered parishioners for at least 6 months and be active participating members of St. Pat-rick Church in order to be married at the church. Both individuals must be at least 19 years of age.


Ministry December 24

Saturday 4:00 PM

December 24 Saturday 6:00 PM

December 25 Sunday

12:00 PM Midnight

December 25 Sunday 7:00 AM


Lector OPEN (Y) Megan Walsh

Allissa Delozier Carla Odahowski

Steve Cuda Peter Krawczyk

Karen Weideman Brian Arnet Steve Doherty

Sacristan Michelle Gahgan OPEN Bill Preston Geri Davis Tim Madden

Eucharistic Ministers

Althea Schwartz Tim Madden Michael Walsh Phyllis Reed OPEN (2)

Sharon Santopadre Justin Santopadre Susan Rother Maureen Pintozzi

Susan Rother Annette Cuda OPEN OPEN

Cheryl McLaughlin Robert McLaughlin Mary Ann Farenzena OPEN

Megan Doherty Carl Smith Nancy Schwall Alice Arnet

Servers Matthew Mate Jack Newton Taso Sossong

Grace Adams Isabel Odahowski OPEN

Aiden Fishler Riley Hedberg Gaven Hedberg OPEN

No Servers Reagan Buyer Kiara Kerns OPEN

Ushers

Judy Smith Mike Unterfenger Ed Rous OPEN (3)

Lucas Adams OPEN (3)

John Smith Lou Vernagallo Gary Hackney OPEN (1)

Frank Gierut Gary Hackney Larry Huck Rick Quinn John Simon

David Mulick OPEN (3)

Gift Bearers

Judy Smith Open J. Dentro NONE Open

Liturgical Ministry Schedule - Christmas Masses


Sunday 11:00 AM

Lector OPEN OPEN

Sacristan Kelley Orr


Karen Buenzli Delaney Buenzli Michelle Orr OPEN

Servers Sam Huff Daniel Orr OPEN

Ushers David Mulick OPEN (3)

Gift Bearers

Open

Ministry

Dec. 26-29 Mon.-Thur.

8:00AM

Lector Volunteer

Sacris-tan

Mon. & Thurs. - Carleen Murphy; Tues./Wed./Fri. - Geri Davis

Server OPEN

A Prayer for Advent

Let us open our hearts to receive the grace of this Advent season,

which is Christ himself, whom God our Father has revealed

to the entire world. Where God is born, hope is born. Where God is born, peace is born.

And where peace is born, there is no longer room for hatred and war.

God alone can save us and free us from the many forms of evil and selfishness in our midst.

Let us welcome into our lives God’s mercy, which Jesus Christ has bestowed on us,

so that we in turn can show mercy to our brothers and sisters.

In this way, we will make peace grow! ~Pope Francis


Saturday 4:00 PM




December 18 Sunday 6:00 PM

Lector Allen Broughton Jon Wegener

Ardelle Conway Natalie McMillan Kevin Shelton

Jamie Foster OPEN (Y)

Bob Sharp

Sacristan Tim Madden Jim Perdue Steve Link Lisa Godzicki Tim Madden


Ellen Mahan Michelle Gahgan Bill Preston Chandra Broughton

Karen Weideman Robert McLaughlin Bonnie Curry Cheryl McLaughlin

Kathy Schultz Linda Funk Tim Madden Althea Schwartz

Carleen Murphy Christine Burkhardt Dori Schmitz Henry Glick

Servers OPEN Jack Buehrer Alex Odahowski

No Servers Kiera Fischler Emma Hoeger Gabrielle McMillan

Michael Mangarelli Kevin Santopadre Thomas Schaefer

Reagan Beyer OPEN OPEN

Ushers

OPEN Ed Rous Mike Unterfenger Russ Wiedemann

Larry Huck Rick Quinn Manny Santello John Simon

Ken Buch Michael Kniesel John Salemi Matthew Shelton

Jim Foster Mike Mocogni David Mulick Kevin Niehaus

Gary Baseley OPEN OPEN OPEN

Gift Bearers

Kathy Weisenberger NONE Arlene Bartos Salemi Family Barb Jesme

Rosary Leanne/Sam Herda Mary Mattoon Judy Huff Billie Crotty No Rosary

Althea Schwartz Susan Rother Wayne Beyer

Ministry Schedule

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD December 18: Althea Schwartz, Dana Crow December 25: No CLOW—Merry Christmas

COMPASSIONATE CARE—MCHENRY VILLA December 18: Steve & Kathy Terrill December 25: Tim Madden

CENTEGRA—MCHENRY HOSPITAL December 20: Bill Preston & Ellen Mahan December 27: Tim Madden

CARING FRIENDS—Alden Terrace December 20: Bill Hartmann, Jeanette Teller December 27: Carrie Sabatka, Brian Arnet

ALTAR LINEN DUTY December 19: Carolyn Pollock December 27: Leanne Herda

CHURCH / ALTAR CLEANING December 19: OPEN, Anne Anderson December 27: Melaney Borland, Denise Foster, Leanne Herda

COLLECTION COUNTERS December 12: Patti Preston, Carrie Sabatka, Bob & Millie Martin, Carol Smith December 19: Ann Schweder, Carol Freund, Becky Levato, Ellen Mahan, Fred Farenzena


Ministry

Dec. 19-22 Mon.-Thur.

8:00AM

Lector Volunteer

Sacris-tan

Mon. & Thurs. - Carleen Murphy; Tues./Wed./Fri. - Geri Davis

Server Jack Newton

Article Deadline for Upcoming Bulletins: December 24/25: December 14

**December 31/January 1: December 16** **January 7/8: December 23**

**Early Deadline - Christmas Holiday** **Early Deadline: New Years Holiday**

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Liturgical Ministry Schedule

Parish Staff

Cori Fiore—Media Coordinator [email protected]

John Pitzen—Maintenance

Carla Odahowski—Office Manager [email protected]

Kenne Ludwig—Bookkeeper [email protected]

Carleen Murphy —Liturgy Director [email protected]

Cecilia Adams—Music Director [email protected]

Lisa Johnson—Youth Coordinator [email protected]

Steve Doherty—Cemetery Director [email protected]

Bonnie Curry—Coordinator of RE [email protected]

Cheryl Delelio—Admin. Asst. RE [email protected]

Shelly Knight—Receptionist [email protected]

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