St. Laurence Parish 225 Jewett St. | Elgin, IL 60123

Parish Office - 565 Standish St. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday P - 847-468-6900 F - 847-468-6904 After Hours - 847-531-6203 https://stlaurenceelgin.org EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Saturday - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM Spanish Sunday - 7:15, 9:00 Bi-lingual , 11:00 AM Monday - Friday 8:00 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Wednesday 5:00 - 7:00 PM Saturday 3:00 - 3:45 PM Special times upon request. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE & BAPTISM Check our website for more information. Stlaurenceelgin.org/parish-information Rectory - 226 Orchard St.

PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Andrew Mulcahey - amulcahey@rockforddiocese.org Fr. Robert Camacho - Priest in Residence Deacon Joe Bermea - deaconjoe@stlaurenceelgin.org Secretary - Belinda Bermea belindab@stlaurenceelgin.org Bookkeeper - Agnes Mozdzen agnesm@stlaurenceelgin.org Religious Education Thomas O’Leary, DRE - thomasodre@stlaurenceelgin.org Antonia Ramirez, CRE - antoniarcre@stlaurenceelgin.org Finance Council - Joe Malas, Chairman SCHOOL—http://stlaurenceschool.com 572 Standish St. | Elgin, IL 60123 P - 847.468.6100 | F - 847.468.6104 Principal - Manuel Cantu mcantu@stlaurenceschool.com Secretary - Vanessa Castro office@stlaurenceschool.com

My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer Please help us keep a prayerful and reverent atmosphere in the Church before and after Mass.

Let Us Build a House…We welcome you! We invite you to journey with our St Laurence Community as we seek to grow in faith and love for one another and to bring the GOOD NEWS of Salvation to all we meet. Visitors, those considering a return to the faith, and our faithful members… ♪ All are welcome in this place ♪. Construyamos una casa ...¡Te damos la bienvenida! Te invitamos a viajar con nuestra comunidad de St Laurence, mientras seguimos creciendo en la fe y el amor mutuo, llevando las BUENAS NOTICIAS de Salvación a todos los que conocemos. Visitantes, aquellos que están considerando un regreso a la fe, y nuestros miembros fieles ... ♪ Todos son bienvenidos en este lugar ♪.

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Monday 8:00 AM Lawrence W Metz offered by Larry Metz

Tuesday 8:00 AM In memory of Robert Meyers offered by Knights of Columbus

Wednesday 8:00 AM In Thanksgiving to St. Rita offered by Agatha Hay

Thursday 8:00 AM In memory of William Chwee offered by Kathy Chwee

Friday 8:00 AM In memorial of Rita and Jack Camacho offered by Family Mary Camacho

Saturday 4:00 PM Mary Claire Matarelli offered by Jude Volpe Redenius

Sunday 7:15 AM St. Laurence Parish Community

9:00 AM In memory of Philip Rossi offered by Joan Rossi

11:00 AM William Chwee offered by Kathy Chwee

Saturday 6:00 PM In memory of Guadalupe Zamudio & Esther Nunez offered by Pollack & Diaz Families

For the strengthening in faith of all who are afflicted in body, mind or spirit please pray for: Cheryl Benson, Benjamin Blanca, Robert Borofsky, Kathleen Camarena, Stephanie Castner-Archinal, Melanie Childs, Alexandra Collovati, Karen Crosby, John Duffy, Elberta Einwich, John Giuliano, Kay Hogan, Mary Jones, Nancy Kacer, Rosalie Kehoe, Lane Kobus, John G. Kolakowski, Irene Liszkiewicz, Gin Lossau, Gary Mahoney, Marian Marty, Veronica Mata-Mendez, Kimberly Morate, Mark Mumbly, Tim Neal, Elizabeth Obradovic, Bonnie Penera, Deacon Bob Plazewski, Paula Portis, Anna Pyrich, Adrian J. Ramirez, Deacon Bob Real, Lisa Rednour, Julieta Regalado, Sofia Isabella Rodriguez, Thomas Schmidt, Louanne Slania, Tommy Starr, Nathan Thomas, Sharon Walden and Kimberly Winfree.

Mass Intentions - Jan 6-12

May God protect our members who serve in the armed forces and return them safely to their families: ARMY: Staff Sgt. Jennifer (Clough) Korfmacher, COAST GUARD: Ensign Allison Rychtanek, AIR FORCE: Major Victoria L. Cramer

Lord, Hear our Prayer. Please notify the Parish office if a parishioner is seriously ill or becomes unable to attend Mass for an extended period of time.

O St. Laurence, generous servant of the Church and deacon of God’s people, most loving patron of our parish, inspire our hearts with your total and courageous love for Christ. Encourage us, and intercede that we too give away our lives, little by little, toward the advancement of the Church’s mission and the spiritual health of our parish. Help us not to fear the cost of discipleship, but focus with faith on the glorious effects of your grace in our lives. St. Laurence, pray for us!

Epiphany can be understood as an extension of the Nativity of the Lord that we celebrate on December 25. While at Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ coming as the long-awaited king and Messiah of the Jewish people, on Epiphany we celebrate the revelation that Jesus is the Savior and Light of all nations—Jews, Gentiles, and all people. The star shines so brightly that it attracts magi who come from far distant countries to worship Jesus. They are not Jews, yet they are drawn to the Light of the world. The letter to the Ephesians reveals that the Light of the world was for the Gentiles as well as the Jews—Christ gathers all people into the light of his love. The reading from Isaiah also describes a gather-ing of diverse peoples, but this time it is to the light that ema-nates from the people of God. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to they protection, implored they help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother, to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sor-rowful. O Mother of the word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in they mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Recuerda, oh muy gentil Virgen María, nunca se supo que nadie ha sido aban-donado de tu protección, cuando imploró tu ayuda o buscó tu intercessió n. Inspirado por esta confianza, vuelo hacia ti, Virgen de las vírgenes, madre mía.. A ti vengo, ante ti, estoy, pecador y triste. Oh Madre de la Palabra Encarnada, no desprecies mis peticiones, sino en tu misericordia escúchame y contéstame. Amén.

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Se puede entender la Epifanía como una extensión de la Natividad del Señor que celebramos el 25 de diciembre. En la Navidad celebramos la venida de Jesús como el rey y Mesías tan esperado por el pueblo judío, y en la Epifanía celebramos la revelación de Jesús como el Salvador y la Luz de las naciones; es decir, de judíos, gentiles y de todos los pueblos. La estrella brilla con tanto fulgor que atrae a los magos que vienen de países distantes para adorar a Jesús. No son judíos, y sin embargo se ven atraídos al que es la Luz del Mun-do. La carta a los efesios revela que la Luz del Mundo era tanto para gentiles como para judíos, pues Cristo reúne a todos los pueblos en la luz de su amor. La lectura de Isaías también des-cribe a diversos pueblos que vienen, pero esta vez les atrae la luz que emana del pueblo de Dios. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Luz del Mundo Light of the World

Sunday 9:30 AM R/E Confirmation Classes - School 10:30 AM RCIA Class - Library

Tuesday 6:30 PM Scouts Pack 17 Den Meeting - Cafeteria

Thursday 8:30 AM Social Action Meeting - Sacristy 6:00 PM Planning Events Meeting - Sacristy

Friday 5:30 PM Cursillo Women’s Group - Sacristy

Monday Noon Women’s Cursillo Spanish - Sacristy 6:00 PM Spanish Bible Study - Sacristy 6:00 PM Men’s Spanish Cursillo - Library

Wednesday 10:00 AM Spanish Bible Study - Sacristy 5:00 PM Adoration & Reconciliation No R/E Classes 6:30 PM R/E Catechists, Aides & Volunteer Meeting - Cafeteria

Submission deadline for bulletin entries is Monday at Noon. Send all entries to: office@stlaurenceelgin.org for approval. You can also call 847-468-6900.

Attention: All additions, cancelations, or changes to meetings/events MUST be coordinated through the church office 847-468-6900

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If what you did yesterday s ll looks big to you, surely you have not done much today.—Anonymous

Total Giving $ Budget

Dec. 21/22, 2019 $ 7,826.34 $ 7,900.00

Christmas $17,411.03

Monday 1 Jn 3:22 — 4:6; Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a; Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

Tuesday 1 Jn 4:7-10; Ps 72:1-4, 7-8; Mk 6:34-44

Wednesday 1 Jn 4:11-18; Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13; Mk 6:45-52

Thursday 1 Jn 4:19 — 5:4; Ps 72:1-2, 14, 15bc, 17; Lk 4:14-22a

Friday 1 Jn 5:5-13; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Lk 5:12-16

Saturday 1 Jn 5:14-21; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Jn 3:22-30

Sunday Is 42:1-4, 6-7; Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38;  Mt 3:13-17

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Weekly Readings

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Altar Ministry - Jan 4/5

Calendar - January 5-11, 2020

We pray for the repose of the souls of

Bev Nordmeyer, Wife of Earl Nordmeyer Larry Metz, Jr., Son of Larry Metz and brother

of Tim Metz, and Shirley Kovar

Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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Adoration & Confession is offered every Wednes-day from 5-7 pm. An additional Adoration will be held monthly on the last Friday of the month from 8-10 pm. Adoración y Confesiones. Se ofrece todos los miércoles de 5 a 7 pm. Una Adoración adicional se lleva a cabo el cuarto viernes de cada mes de 8 a 10 pm. Ven y descansa en el Señor.

Happenings

Make new friends, but keep the old! This month Fellowship Sunday is January 12, 2020, after the 7:15, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses in the cafeteria. Join us for donuts, bagels, fruit, coffee, tea, juice and fel-lowship.

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Bingo is being held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 5:30 in the cafeteria. Please join us.

The Epiphany of the Lord

Picture a nativity scene in your mind’s eye. The scene likely includes fig-ures arriving on camels, some elaborately dressed, with jeweled boxes containing precious gifts. These magi arrived from distant lands to pay homage to the Christ Child. We know little about the magi, but we do know that these visitors were not Jews. They represent people of all nations who will be drawn to the Lord. “Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance.” The Good News of Jesus cannot be limited to one people; all share in the promise of God’s mercy through our Lord Jesus Christ. STEWARDS OF GOD’S GRACE Saint Paul speaks of the “stewardship of God’s grace” to which he was called. Like Saint Paul, each of us is to be a steward of God’s grace. A steward is one who is entrusted with something that belongs to another. The steward bears responsibility for what is entrusted to him or her. Saint Paul understands that his encounter with the Lord and his faith in Jesus Christ carry with them a sacred responsibility, to bring the news of salvation to all. We too have been blessed with much, including the gift of faith, and are called to be good stewards of all with which we have been entrusted. We do this by nurturing a faithful and faith-filled heart, responding to God’s grace through the attitudes and actions that make up our daily lives. We do this as well by sharing our faith and the impact of faith with others, so that they may be drawn to our Lord. This is a sacred responsibility, a blessing, a privilege. BEARING GIFTS The magi brought gifts to the baby Jesus. What gifts do you bring to the Lord? You might have the gift of patience or understanding and bring this gift in your interactions with others. You might have a talent for bringing new ideas and creative insights into situations at home, work, parish, or your city. You might have a gift for helping people to work together for a great cause or purpose. All of these gifts have been given to you by God, to be used for God’s purposes, for God’s greater glory. All of these are glimpses of God’s grace, and like Saint Paul, you are called to be a good steward of them, as a sign of Christ’s life within you. You bring your gifts to the Lord by using them well, sharing them generously and responsibly in caring for others and for all of creation.

CORRESPONSABLES DE LA GRACIA DE DIOS San Pablo habla de la “corresponsabilidad de la gracia de Dios” a la cual él fue llamado. Como san Pablo, cada uno de nosotros debe ser un corresponsable de la gracia de Dios. Una persona corresponsable es aquella a la que se le confía con algo que le pertenece a otra per-sona. La persona corresponsable asume la responsabilidad por aquello que se le confía. San Pablo entiende que su encuentro con el Señor y su fe en Jesucristo conllevan una responsabilidad sagrada, para llevar la Buena Nueva de la salvación a todas las personas. No-sotros también fuimos bendecidos con mucho, incluyendo el don de la fe, y estamos llamados a ser buenos corresponsables de todo aquello que se nos fue confiado. Lo hacemos al alimentar un corazón fiel y con fe, respondiendo a la gracia de Dios por medio de las actitudes y acciones que hay en nuestra vida diaria. También lo hacemos al com-partir nuestra fe y el impacto de la fe con los demás, para que ellos puedan acercarse a nuestros Señor. Esta es una responsabilidad sagrada, una bendición y un privilegio. TRAYENDO REGALOS Los magos llevaron regalos al niño Dios. ¿Qué regalos llevas tú al Señor? Quizá tienes el don de la paciencia o comprensión y llevar este don en la forma como te relacionas con los demás. Quizá tienes un talento para ofrecer ideas nuevas e intuiciones creativas para tu hogar, trabajo, parroquia o tu ciudad. Quizá tienes un don para ayudar a las personas a que trabajan juntas por una causa o propósito im-portantes. Todos estos dones te fueron entregados por Dios para usarse para los propósitos de Dios, para su mayor gloria. Todos estos son destellos de la gracia de Dios y, como san Pablo, tú estás llamado para ser un buen corresponsable con ellos, como un signo de la vida de Cristo dentro de ti. Tú llevas tus talentos al Señor al darle buenos usos, compartiéndolos generosa y responsablemente cuidan-do de los demás y a toda la creación.

Religious Education News

For the last class before the Christmas breaks, 7th and 8th grades took part in a "Service Sunday" to do some necessary cleaning in our school. For their last class, kindergarten through 6th grades enjoyed an evening of praying the rosary, singing Posadas, two pinatas, and hot chocolate. Classes resume Sunday January 5 for 7th and 8th grades and Wednesday January 15 for kindergarten through 6th grade. New stu-dents are welcome. Register in the parish office during office hours or in the cafeteria during Wednesday evening classes.

Christmas

They opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. — Matthew 2:11b

Si lo que hiciste ayer todavía te parece grande, seguramente no has hecho mucho hoy.—Anónimo

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Ushers Ministry helps in making sure liturgies and other functions are conducted in an orderly manner. They help with seating, greeting, emergency medical or other needs, etc. The only requirement to become a member of the Ushers Ministry is a desire to be helpful to the parish and its members, and to serve in a responsible manner in terms of meeting schedule commitments. The ushers serve at all weekend and Holy Day Masses and other litur-gical functions. The Ushers Ministry is open to any Con-firmed parishioner. For more information, please contact the parish secretary.

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