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HOLY APOSTLES
SANTOS APÓSTOLES
The Church of Roman Catholic
Iglesia Catolica de
Our Mission Statement: The Church of Holy Apostles is a compassionate, welcoming and
healthy family that strives to love God and serve others with respect and dignity.
Family Faith Formation Classes Registration
online and in-person (see Page 5 for details)
Feast of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday, August 15 (Holy Day of Obligation)
Masses at 7:30 AM, 12:10 and 6:30 PM
Ministry Fair, August 19 & 20, after all Masses
Summer Fiesta, Sunday, August 27,
11 AM to 4 PM
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THE CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES (ROMAN CATHOLIC) FR. PAUL C. WHITE, PASTOR
CHURCH & PARISH OFFICE: 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd. • McHenry, IL 60050 Telephone 815-385-5673 FAX 815-385-6045
Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org
MASS SCHEDULE: Mon: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM; Tue: 7:30 AM & 6:30 PM; Wed: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM;
Thu: 7:30 AM & 7 PM (en Español); Fri: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM; Sat: 7:30 AM & 5 PM and
Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM (en Español)
CONFESSIONS: Tue: 5:30 to 6:15 PM; Thu: 8 to 8:45 AM & 6 to 6:45 PM (Spanish & English); Sat: 4 to 4:45 PM
July 30, 2017 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK: Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34/Ps 106:19-23/Mt 13:31-35
Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28/Ps 103:6-13/Mt 13:36-43
Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35/Ps 99:5-7, 9/Mt 13:44-46
Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38/Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11/Mt 13:47-53
Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37/Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab/
Mt 13:54-58
Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8/Mt 14:1-12
Next Sunday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/Ps 97:1-2, 5-6, 9/2 Pt 1:16-19/
Mt 17:1-9
For complete daily Mass readings, visit the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops website, usccb.org. Click on the
date on the calendar for that day’s readings.
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR: All the homeless, the unemployed, the military, the addicted, the grieving, the imprisoned, and the physically and emotionally ill.
Kale Brenner Irene Agrella Erick J. Cole Schwarz Fernando Acevez Yolanda Mendoza Mary Yeagley Laura Smith Maureen Skinner Nancy Guzzo Denise Lucas Donald Nolde Grace Wesinger Alexander Pacheco Colton Wray Mark Patterson Ann Gaul Ruth Gantz Brendan W. Thompson Julia Ramsland Sandi Baumgartner Donna Spino John Baumgartner Jen Finch Cindy Koeune Maureen Kasarski Goldie Withrow Ken Michaels Karen Egolf Logan J. Delhanty Linda Thietje Allen Scholnick Joseph Bellino Shane Zieman Sheila Forster-Koltun Trudy Riccio Janet Smith Mohammed Najeeb Debbie Baker Nick Kondos Laura Pales Brian Harvey Martha Mirella Cervantes Luis Fernando Garcia Loredo Amanda Engstrom Anthony Avitia Donnie Schoen Helen Harding Tim D’Angelo Gabriela Solis Zepeda Kathryn Ouellette Brenda Alford Carol Drew Jeremy Mauch Dorothy Garffot Joan Brandenbusch Denise Zimmer Mike Elzer Emma Foy Michael Frer Shawn Roper Rhonda Dixon Kathy Zak
God hears our prayers! Please call the Parish Office at 815-385-5673 to add a name to our Prayer List. If you or loved ones need prayers but do not want names to be published here, please contact the Holy Apostles Prayer Line at 815 385-4547 or [email protected].
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED:
During This Week We Remember:
Bradley H. Tillman, Deborah L. Fijak and Patricia A. Rehberg
Page 2 The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Holy Apostles Parish Family,
Thanks to everyone for your support to make
our Teen Mission Trip to Wichita a great suc-
cess! We had 40 youth and 10 adult drivers
for a total of 50 people. It was hot, but we
learned a lot during our time there.
Last Sunday was also a great day. It was our
second year of entering a float in the Fiesta
Days Parade decorated with “We Are One
Body In Christ,” together with St. Patrick and
St. Mary parishes. It is good for the McHenry
community to see us together. Thanks to all
who worked so hard to assemble the float this
year and march in the parade. We will never
forget the hail storm. Once the storm stopped
and we reached St. Patrick’s, it was wonderful
to see all the people from the three parishes
enjoy each other. We are blessed!
Have a great week! Father Paul
See photos from the mission trip and the
parade on Pages 6 and 7 of this bulletin and
more photos and videos on facebook.com/
thechurchofholyapostles.
Pray for Military Personnel
Please continue to pray for the safety of
friends and family of our parish members es-
pecially Adam Krey, Dan Carrick, Benjamin
Smeenge, Joseph Salgado, Keith LaRock,
Andy Schiera, David Yeazell, Gavin Laskowski,
Jaan Sass, Daniel Snow, Kyle Floyd, TJ Dinkel-
man, Chris Mahood, William Vincent, Jr., Alex
Pavia, Andrew Morales, John DeCicco, Jack
Walberg, Michael Kinnerk, Daniel Richardson,
Christopher M. Chapman, Alex McDonagh, Will
Banville, Brad Roudebush, Patrick Phelan,
Zach Fonk, Tim Heatley, Jason Moak, Matthew
Montani, John J.
Gibson and Joseph
Kandray, who are
serving our country
either stateside or in
a foreign country. Please let us know if you
have a family member serving in the military.
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them
and their families for the selfless acts they
perform for us in our time of need and give us
peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our
Lord and Savior. Amen.
Page 3 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017 (CONTINUED) 12:10 PM Mass
†Peter Schopen
3:00 PM Kenneth Oakley & Jill Draffkorn Wedding
7:00 PM Spanish Marriage Ministry Meeting in St. John
SATURDAY. AUGUST 5, 2017 THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST. MARY MAJOR 7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Tom Burke
3:00 PM William Oakes & Sarah Molnar Wedding
4:00 PM Confession/Reconciliation until 4:45 PM
5:00 PM Mass with Baptisms
†Jim Clingingsmith and Blessings on Marriage of Jeremy &
Elsa Stubblefield
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2017
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 8:00 AM Mass:
†Gerri Henningfield and †Mary Ellen Welter Solis
10:00 AM Taped Mass with Baptisms
†Lucille Campana and The People of Holy Apostles
12:00 PM Misa en Español
†Julio Figueroa, †Paula Marquez Monterrubio, †Salvador
Botello, †Daniel Burke y Pedro Bautizta Alvarez
(cumpleaños)
Please note:
On Tuesdays during the month of August there will be no
Confessions at 5:30 PM and only a Communion Service
at 6:30 PM (except on August 15 for the Feast of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary when there WILL
be a Mass).
How to Arrange a Mass Intention Please call/stop in the Parish Office at 815-385-5673 hours to
arrange for a Mass Intention for a deceased or ill loved one or
other special intention. The customary donation is $10 per
Mass intention. Please write the date and time of the Mass on
your check or on an envelope if paying with cash. Thank you!
Advertiser of the Week We wish to thank the business people who use our bulletin for
advertising their products and services. Our advertisers
make it possible for Holy Apostles to provide our weekly
bulletin to you AT NO COST TO THE PARISH. Please patron-
ize our advertisers. This week we especially thank:
Reiche’s Plumbing & Sewer Rodding Cavitette Systems, Pump Work, RPZ Backflow Testing,
Sewer Installation
1115 S. Pontiac, McHenry IL
815-385-6480
Contact Jeff Tkachuk of LPI Publications at 1-800-950-9952,
Ext. 2513 or [email protected] to place an ad.
THIS WEEK AT HOLY APOSTLES† SUNDAY, JULY 30, 2017
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 8:00 AM Mass:
†Joseph J. Ward III and †Lawrence Deja
10:00 AM Taped Mass
†Richard Gulvas and †Larry Ryl
12:00 PM Misa en Español
†Paula Marquez Monterrubiom, †Miguel Del Moral, †Sr.
Juan Arreola y Ivanna Jaqueline (cumpleaños)
MONDAY, JULY 31, 2017 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA 7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass:
†Rob S. Martin
12:10 PM Communion Service
6:00 PM Community Kitchen Dinner in Sherry Center
6:45 PM Baptism Preparation Class (Spanish) in Room of Remembrance
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 ST. ALPHONSUS LIGUORI 7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Mr. & Mrs. Luc Dominique
2:00 PM Mass at Alden Terrace Nursing Home
5:30 PM No Confessions
5:30 PM Church Housekeeping
6:30 PM Communion Service
7:00 PM Tuesday Evening Prayer Group in O’Neill Reading Room
7:00 PM Hope Takes Action Meeting in Upper Room
7:30 PM That Man is You Meeting in St. Ambrose/St. Catherine
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2017 ST. EUSEBIUS OF VERCELLI & ST. PETER JULIAN EYMARD 7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass:
†Robert Steurbant
12:10 PM Mass
†Jeanne Warner and †Mabel Bugado
2:00 PM Mass at Heritage Woods Senior Living
5:30 PM Family Faith Formation Design Team in Family Center
7:00 PM Joveno Para Cristo Meeting in Thrones
7:00 PM Baptism Preparation Class (English) in St. Francis/
St. Augustine/Church
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2017 7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass:
†Rose Miller
8:00 AM Confession/Reconciliation until 8:45 AM
9:30 AM Thursday Morning Prayer Group in St. Francis/St. Augustine
6:00 PM Confession/Reconciliation until 6:45 PM (Spanish/English)
6:00 PM ESL Class in Archangels/Angels
7:00 PM Misa en Español:
†Por las almas del purgatorio
7:00 PM Not One More Family Support Group Mtg. in Apostles Bay
7:00 PM Al Anon Meeting in Seraphim
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017 ST. JOHN VIANNEY 7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass:
†Bruce Lingle
9:00 AM Knights of Columbus Officer Training Class in Apostles Bay/
Sherry Center
We Share Our Blessings Our Parish Tithe this week will be given to F.I.S.H. Food Pantry
of McHenry.
Four Seasons’ Lunch Invitation Four Seasons, is Holy Apostles’ group of age 50+ women
and men who like to get together for meals, outings and
socializing. They meet every second Thurs-
day of the month for some type of activity
and/or lunch. Everyone is invited to lunch
at Vicki’s Place, 1211 N. River Rd., McHen-
ry, on Thursday, August 10, at 11:30 AM.
Please RSVP to Barb at 815-385-7479 by
August 7th if you plan on attending. Come join the fun!
Summer Fiesta Time! Holy Apostles Summer Fiesta will be held on Sunday,
August 27th! Mark your calendars now
so you don’t miss this amazing event!
Festivities will begin after the 10 AM
Mass until 4 PM. Come enjoy delicious
and authentic Mexican food, music,
games and fun for the whole family!
Marian Central Job Opportunities Marian Central Catholic High School is currently
looking to fill the positions of:
Head Coach, Boys Varsity Soccer
Tennis Coach
Full time French and Spanish teacher or part-time
Spanish teacher and part-time French teacher
Full-time Mathematics Teacher—Algebra I,
Algebra II and Geometry
To apply, go to Marian’s website marian.com.
Men—Consider Emmaus Retreat Men’s English “Road to Emmaus Retreat” Save the date:
October 20—22, 2017. Men, this is a time for you to relax,
reflect and enter into a closer relationship with Jesus.
Further details will be available soon. Contact Deacon Curt
Fiedler with any questions.
Community Kitchen—Sharing God’s Love We are feeding the hungry, at no cost, in the name of
Christ, every Monday at 6 PM. in Sherry Parish Center.
Doors open at 5:45 PM.
Please contact Jan Welch at
[email protected] to volun-
teer to cook food. Please contact
Liz Campana to volunteer to serve at
[email protected]. Either
one of them will be happy to provide you with the information
you need.
Thank so much to all who so generously give of their time
and resources to make these dinners happen each week!
Stewardship of Treasure Weekend of July 15/16, 2017
Sunday Envelopes $ 16,890.24
Loose Offertory $ 2,442.00 Children’s Gifts $ 246.00
Total Collection 19,578.24
Budgeted Income Year to Date:$ $ 61,040.38
Actual Income Year-to-Date $ 57,957.96
Overage/(Shortage) $ (3,082.42)
July 16 Tithe:
Congregation of the Mission
Western Province $ 1,000.00
Debt Reduction: $ 2,186.00
Anchors Aweigh $ 1,661.00
Thank you for your generous giving!
Please remember Holy Apostles in your Will.
Page 4 The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
He is Really There! “I Myself Am the Living Bread come down from heaven.”
John 6:51. Take some time each week
to visit Jesus in the Divine Eucharist at
the All Saints Perpetual Adoration
Chapel. Pray, listen, and feel the peace
that He gives us so lovingly. Break from
your busy life to acknowledge His com-
forting love. Please pray about commit-
ting to being a permanent adorer, either by yourself,
with a prayer partner or even a group to rotate weeks.
You do not have to be a member of Holy Apostles to be
a scheduled adorer. Current open time is:
Sunday: 1 to 2 PM
Please contact Mike Thielsen at 815-385-8562 or
[email protected] to commit to an adoration time.
HALO Needs Your Jewelry Donations Holy Apostles Ladies Organization (HALO) is planning
ahead! Please donate your jewelry of any kind, includ-
ing broken or damaged pieces. Many items require
time-consuming repairs/reworking to make them
ready for sale so your donations now would be appre-
ciated. Please just drop them off at the Information
Center in a bag marked “for HALO.” Thank you!
Explore Noah’s Ark Preschool Come explore our parish’s own preschool, Noah’s Ark
Preschool and consider giving your child a faith-based
start to his or her education. Noah’s Ark offers morn-
ing and afternoon classes for three and four-year-olds
(your child must be three by September, 2017 to
enroll for the coming school year). For more infor-
mation, call Terri Vrasich, Preschool Director, at 815-
385-5673 or email [email protected].
Celebrating a Special Anniversary? Couples who are celebrating the milestone wedding
anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, and 65 or more years
of marriage in 2017 are invited to a special Silver &
Gold Wedding Anniversary Mass celebrated by Bishop
Malloy at St. Mary Parish in Huntley, IL on Sunday,
August 20, at 2:30 PM. A cake and punch reception will
immediately follow. The
Life & Family Evangeliza-
tion Office welcomes your
registration by phone 815-
399-4300 or online at
rockforddiocese.org/
anniversary by August 4, and for long as possible until
the Mass. Commemorative certificates to mark this
special occasion will be available for those who pre-
register for this event.
Register Now for Family Faith Formation Register for Family Faith Formation classes in the
summer! Get your students into the
classes you prefer by registering now
by going to our website thechurchof
holyapostles.org and click on the
orange button on the home page to link
to the registration forms. Or pick up the
registration forms at the FFF office or
narthex. For details call the FFF office at 815-388-0160
or 0161.
Offer Your Intentions with Candles Four candles surround the Blessed Sacrament in the
All Saints Perpetual Adoration Chapel, each burning for
14 days. Request your own personal intentions for their
duration by contacting the Parish Office at 815-385-
5673. The suggested donation is $15 per candle. From
July 29 through August 12, with these candles, your
prayers have been requested by Eileen & Michael Schere,
John Homan and Dolores Cetrangolo.
Page 5 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017
School Supply Drive Underway The Family Faith Formation Office will again
have a school supply drive to benefit chil-
dren in our local school district who cannot
afford the supplies they need for the new
school year. Most needed are backpacks,
spiral notebooks (wide rule, 8 1/2 x 11), colored pencils,
highlighters, dry erase barkers, glue sticks, blue or black
ball point pens, two pocket folders, and large boxes of
Kleenex. Please deposit your school supply donations in
the marked box in the church narthex or to the Faith
Formation office by August 6. Thank you for your donations!
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) RCIA is a process through which people learn about the
Catholic faith. RCIA is for you if:
You have never been Baptized;
You have been Baptized as a Catholic but not received
any other sacraments;
You have been Baptized in another faith;
You have been Baptized, received your First Commun-
ion, but have not been Confirmed in the Catholic faith; or
You are a Catholic who has been Confirmed but wants
to learn more about your faith. Anyone is welcome to
any of our RCIA classes at any time!
Beginning on September 13, classes will be held on
Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 PM in the Family Center.
Contact John Jelinek at 815-388-0155 or jjelinek@
tcoha.org for more information.
Please make
your pledge/
donation
TODAY at
(rockforddioc
ese.org/
donate), via
GiveCentral or
use the
envelopes
available at the
Information
Center.
Thank you!
Page 6 The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
We’re sharing a few moments from our amazing (and very hot!) Mission Trip week in Wichita, Kansas. Some of the
interesting people we served and got to know—Billy, 86, whose home now has a ramp that allows him to get out
with this wheelchair and Ida, 91, the matriarch of 5 generations, whose home and yard was cleared. Lots of sweat
and many inspiring people and moments in which we saw the face of God!
Please visit
Facebook.com/thechurchof
holyapostles to view more
photos and videos of the
Youth Mission Trip.
Page 7 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017
It started out hot and
sunny on parade day and
then the clouds rolled in…
Marchers from the three
Catholic parishes of
McHenry survived the
intense sunshine and
heat and a drenching
downpour of rain and
hail. They hung in there
until the end (see left).
Thanks to all who came
out and all who helped
build/decorate the float!
Please see
more
photos
and
videos on
facebook/
thechurch
ofholy
apostles
Pagina 8 La Iglesia de Santos Apóstoles , McHenry, IL
Servicios en Español
MISAS: Domingo a las 12 PM en la Iglesia
Jueves a las 7 PM en la Capilla
Para solicitar una misa pasar a la oficina por lo
menos dos semanas antes de la fecha.
CONFESIONES: Jueves de 6:00 a 6:45 PM
ROSARIO: Jueves a las 6 PM
PRESENTACIONES: El segundo y cuarto domingo de
cada mes en la misa de las 12 PM. Si desea anotar
a su niño(a) comunicarse al 815-385-5673.
Veladoras en la Capilla de Adoración Si desea que una de las veladoras que se encuentran en
la capila de Adoracion sea encendida a petición de alguna
necesidad, puede ir a la oficina para solicitarla. El costo
son $15.00 dolares por veladora. Del 30 de julio al 12 au-
gusto a peticion de: Eileen & Michael Schere, John Homan
and Dolores Cetrangolo.
Regístrese para el Catecismo Ya puede inscríbirse en las clases de Formación de Fe
Familiar. Ahora es buen momento para que escoga las
clases que mejor le convenga. Visite nuestro sitio web
thechurchofholyapostles.org y haga clic en el botón naranja
en la página de inicio para enlazar con los formularios de
inscripción o puede recogerlos en la oficina de FFF o
narthex. Para más detalles llame a la oficina de FFF al 815-
388-0160 o 0161.
Suministro de Utilles Escolares La Oficina de Formación de la Fe Familiar tendrá una vez
más una unidad de suministro escolar para beneficiar a los
niños en nuestro distrito escolar local que no pueden pagar
los suministros que necesitan para el nuevo año escolar.
Lo más necesitados son las mochilas, cuadernos con espi-
ral, regla ancha, 8 1/2 x 11 colores, marcadores,de bor-
rado en seco, resistol de tubo, plumas azules o negras, dos
carpetas con bolsillo y cajas de Kleenex. Por favor deposite
sus donaciones en una caja que estara en el narthex de la
iglesia o en la oficina de la Formación de la Fe a mas tardar
el 6 de agosto. Gracias por sus donaciones.
Explora el Preescolar de Noah's Ark Venga y conozca el preescolar de nuestra parroquia Arca
de Noé y considere darle a su hijo un comienzo basado en
la fe para su educación. El Arca de Noé ofrece clases de
mañana y tarde para niños de tres y cuatro años (su hijo
debe tener tres años cumplidos en septiembre de 2017
Para más información, llame a Terri Vrasich, Directora de
Preescolar, al 815-385-5673 o [email protected].
Retiro: Próximamente 26 y 27 de Agosto El Camino para Sanar las Heridas de la Vida
Lugar: Casa de los Misioneros del Sagrado Corazón
Ven a participar de una vivencia espiritual única que
combina conversaciones formales, oración, meditación y
compartir en grupos pequeños en un ambiente seguro y
confidencial. Es una jornada esencial que se enfocan el
perdón que da libertad al participante para descubrir su
propia y verdadera identidad como hijos de Dios.
Para mas información llamar a Edith al 630-8925-2371.
Tienda de Artículos Religiosos Le recodamos que durante el verano la tienda solo abre
al termino de todas las misas del domingo. A partir de
Septiembre regresaremos al horario anterior.
Requisitos y Fechas para Bautizar 1. Registrarse dos (2) semanas antes de la clase.
2. Padres y Padrinos tienen que tomar la clase pre-
bautismal. (Si los padrinos tomaron la clase en otra
iglesia, tienen que traer el Comprobante de asisten-
cia a la clase antes de la fecha del bautismo).
3. Traer una copia del Acta de Nacimiento del niño(a).
4. Padrinos Esposos traer el Certificado Matrimonial
por la iglesia.
5. Todo los Documentos tienen que ser entregados
en el momento de registrarse (NO EL DIA DE LA CLASE).
6. Las Clases son el cuarto Lunes de cada mes a las
6:45 PM en el Salon que se encuentra a un lado de
la Iglesia (Room of Remembrance).
Proximas clase: Julio 31, Agosto 28, Sep 25, Oct 30
Bautismos son el Primer Domingo del Mes a las 12 PM,
Para mayor información, comunicarse con Adriana
Tello, 815-388-0161, Lunes, Jueves y Viernes de
9 AM—12 PM; Martes y Miercoles de 1—7 PM.
Bautismos, Verano 2017 Cuarto sábado del mes 9 AM
Agosto 26 y Sept. 30 ultima fecha.
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento Sea parte de los adoradores permanentes. El
espacio disponibles esta:
Domingo: 1—2 PM
Puede registrase llamando a la Sra. Medalit O’Hagan
al 815-385-4038 o Sra. Celia Rojas al 224-600-0050
¿Celebrando un Aniversario Especial? Las parejas que celebran los aniversarios de bodas
de 25, 50, 55, 60 y 65 o más años de matrimonio en
2017 están invitados a una Misa especial de plata y
oro celebrada por el Obispo Malloy en la parroquia
de St. Mary en Huntley, IL el domingo , 20 de agosto,
a las 2:30 PM. Habra una pequeña recepción.
La Oficina de Evangelización de Vida y Familia esta
registando por teléfono 815-399-4300 o en línea en:
rockforddiocese.org/anniversary interesados regis-
trarse antes del 4 de agosto. Los certificados con-
memorativos de esta ocasión especial estarán dis-
ponibles para aquellos que se registren previamente
para este evento.
Pagina 9 Décimo Séptimo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario 30 julio, 2017
Del Evangelio según san Mateo 13, 44-46 El Reino de los Cielos se parece a un tesoro escondido
en un campo; un hombre lo encuentra, lo vuelve a
esconder, y lleno de alegría, vende todo lo que posee y
compra el campo. El Reino de los Cielos se parece
también a un negociante que se dedicaba a buscar per-
las finas; y al encontrar una de gran valor, fue a vender
todo lo que tenía y la compró.
Medita lo que Dios te dice en el Evangelio.
La verdadera riqueza es Dios.
¿Qué tesoro es tan valioso para vender todo lo que se
tiene? ¿Qué merece desprenderse de cuanto se posee
para conseguir otro bien? ¿Qué hallazgo puede pro-
ducir inmensa alegría? No cabe la menor duda que lo
que encontró el hombre tiene un valor inestimable,
inmedible, y lo más grande en valor, es el Reino de Di-
os, y por él se puede renunciar a todo, y ésta sería la
mejor decisión tomada.
Quien encuentra un tesoro como éste, el Reino de los
Cielos, debe dejarlo todo por él, y renunciar con alegría
a lo que tiene terrenalmente, pues es indudable que no
podemos comparar los bienes terrestres con la pos-
esión de Dios, «Ustedes no pueden servir al mismo
tiempo a Dios y al dinero» (Mt 6-24).
Jesús también nos agrega la parábola del comerciante
de perlas. Ambas parábolas nos muestran que merece
mucho la pena hacer un gran esfuerzo por conseguir
algo muy valioso, como el Evangelio, como el amor de
Cristo, como el Reino de Dios, con fe, veremos que la
valoración de la posesión de Dios, que es el tesoro del
que nos habla Jesús, no puede tener ninguna compara-
ción.Pero para poseer a Dios, debemos despojarnos de
todo lo que aprisiona nuestro corazón. Es decir de
nuestros afectos, o inclinaciones, pasiones e instintos,
de todo cuanto nos impida la posesión de Dios. Si vaci-
amos el corazón de nosotros mismos, éste podrá ser
ocupado por Dios.
Un muy buen negocio nos propone Jesús, el mejor de
los trueques, un intercambio o entrega de cosas de po-
co precio, por otras valiosísimas, es así, como nos pone
el ejemplo de un negociante, para indicarnos que es un
hombre que conoce el valor de las cosas, y se
desprende de todo por una perla fina.
Es así, como nos invita, pero también nos condiciona,
que para la adquisición del Reino de los Cielos, tene-
mos que renunciar con alegría a todo, porque la renun-
cia a lo material tiene el mejor de los premios, como es
la posesión de Dios. La verdadera riqueza es Dios.
«El tesoro y la perla valen más que los otros bienes, y
por tanto, el campesino y el comerciante, cuando lo
encuentran, renuncian a todo lo demás para poder con-
seguirlo. No necesitan hacer razonamientos, pensar,
reflexionar: se dan cuenta en seguida del valor incom-
parable de lo que han encontrado, y están dispuestos a
perder todo para tenerlo.
Así es el Reino de Dios: quien lo encuentra no duda,
siente que es lo que buscaba, que esperaba y que
responde a sus aspiraciones más auténticas. Y es
realmente así: quien conoce a Jesús, quien lo encuen-
tra personalmente, se queda fascinado, atraído por
tanta bondad, tanta verdad, tanta belleza, y todo en
una gran humildad y sencillez. Buscar a Jesús, encon-
trar a Jesús. Este es ell Tesoro
La Cocina de la Comunidad Estamos proporcionando alimento sin costo alguno,
en el nombre de Cristo, todos los lunes a las 6 PM.
En el Sherry Center. Las puertas abren a las 5:45 PM.
Para participar como voluntario para cocinar lPóngase
en contacto con Liz Campana en liz2campana@
comcast.net. El grupo de cocina estará encantado de
proporcionarle la información que necesita. Muchas
gracias a todos los que tan generosamente dan de
su tiempo y recursos para hacer que estas cenas
puedan ser realizadas.
Conozca de Nuestros Ministerios Después de todas las Misas del fin de semana del 19
al 20 de agosto, tendrá la oportunidad de explorar
cada uno de los mnisterios aquí en los Santos
Apóstoles en nuestra feria anual del Ministerio que
se llevara acabo en el Sherry Center.
Venga y platique con las personas que están
actualmente en un ministerio y obtenga informacion
de las personas que son miembros de la parroquia y
sirven a Dios compartiendo su tiempo y talento.
Fiesta de Verano! La Iglesia de los Santos Apóstoles tendea el
Summer Fest que se celebrará el
domingo, 27 de agosto! ¡Marque ahora
sus calendarios para que no se lo pierda.
Este evento tendra mucha diversion y
mucah comida! La fiesta comenzara
después de la Misa de las 10 AM hasta
las 4 PM. Venga a disfrutar de una
deliciosa y auténtica comida mexicana,
música, juegos y diversión para toda la familia!
Compartimos Nuestras Bendiciones El diezmo parroquial de esta semana se le otorgara a
F.I.S.H. Despensa de alimentos de McHenry.
Oportunidades de Empleo Marian Central Entrenador, Boys Varsity Soccer
Entrenador de tenis
Profesora de francés y español a tiempo completo o
profesora de español a tiempo parcial y profesora de
francés a tiempo parcial
Maestro de Matemáticas Tiempo Completo-Álgebra I,
Álgebra II y Geometría l
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Consider Diocesan Ministry Formation Program Are you interested in deepening your knowledge of our faith and sharpening
your skills to serve God’s people? Consider the Diocese of Rockford’s Ministry
Formation Program, a two-year program that meets from late August through
May, averaging one Tuesday evening and one Saturday a month. The
curriculum includes:
Faith Development Communication Skills
Social Media in Ministry Prayer
Old and New Testaments Christology
Church History Specialization Days
Theology of the Church Sacraments
Leadership Skills Morality
Theology of Ministry & Stewardship Social Justice
Evangelization Retreat Days
Applications are now being accepted for the next class to begin with an
Orientation Session on Saturday. August 26, 2017. For more information go
to rockforddiocese.org/Education/AdultFaithFormation or contact John
McGrath at 815-399-4300, Ext. 389 or [email protected].
Memorialization
Opportunity There is currently a space near our
two newest columbaria in Holy Apos-
tles Cemetery for the installation of
a bench to offer visitors a seat to
rest and reflect. If you are interested
in memorializing a loved one with a
donation towards a bench with your
desired message engraved on it,
please call Loren Schiera at 815-
451-9389 for more information.
Senior Fair at MCC Elderwerks Education & Resource
Senior Fair will be held at McHenry
County College, 8900 US Rt. 14,
Crystal Lake, on August 9, 8:30 AM
to 3 PM. This educational event will
have 11 classes involving health,
finances and the legal aspects of
aging, over 70 resource tables, mu-
sic and free lunch for the first 400
attendees. The free event is de-
signed for older adults and seniors
who plan on aging well and is not
your typical senior fair! Visit
Elderwerks.com or call 847-462-
0885 for more information.
Save the Date for
Prayer Breakfast The 7th annual McHenry County
Catholic Prayer Breakfast will be
held on Saturday, October 7. Holy
Mass will be celebrated at Ss. Peter
& Paul Church, 410 N. First St., Cary
at 7:30 AM. The breakfast/speaker
program will follow at 9 AM at the
Crystal Lake Holiday Inn, 800 S. Rt.
31. The keynote speaker will be Rev.
Francis “Rocky” Hoffman, Executive
Director of Relevant Radio. Fr.
Rocky is a Lake County IL native and
is a highly sought after speaker na-
tionwide. Mark your calendar and
watch for updates as more information
and tickets become available.
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