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 January 22, 2017 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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
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SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
3500 Washington Street . McHenry, IL 60050 www.stpatrickmchenry.org
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
Page 2 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends,
In February, St. Patrick’s Church starts a Bible study on Monday nights called “First Corinthians.” For 7 weeks in a row, our 2nd readings for Sunday mass will come from St. Paul’s 1st letter to the Church in Corinth. The Corinthian Church was out of control! There was sexual immorality problems. Members were taking each other to court. Some were receiving the Eucharist unworthily. Others did not believe in the resurrection. No matter where you looked there were signs of division and discord.
Are there divisions in your home? If so, take heart because Jesus wants to help you resolve them. Paul’s words to the Corinthian Church can help us today. Before Paul gave his advice, he thanked God for all the bless-ings they received. Then he addressed their challenges one by one. Paul knew the Corinthian’s were in God’s hands. God is always pouring His blessings on us and offering grace for healing and reconciliation.
Part of healing and reconciliation is forgiveness. Set the tone for your family and friends. Try to practice forgiveness at every chance you get. Let us ask Jesus to heal our division and discord and to send us His Holy Spirit to teach us how to forgive and love each other more.
Look for details on page 10 of this weekend’s bulletin for info on Monday nights Bible Study. If you do not have time on Monday’s, try to read 1 Corinthians at home. Peace in Christ Deacon Dennis
Fr. Godwin and the Parish Staff
DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN WILL BE OBSERVED THIS MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 2017
The over 56 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton reflect with heartbreaking magnitude what Pope Francis means by a “throwaway culture.” However, we have great trust in God’s providence. We are reminded time and again in Scripture to seek the Lord’s help, and as people of faith, we believe that our prayers are heard. The General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM), no. 373, designates January 22 as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the "Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”: “In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, January 22 (or January 23, when January 22 falls on a Sunday) shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.” As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms.
St. Patrick’s Church Bells will toll for 56 minutes beginning at Noon on Monday, January 23rd - 1 minute for each of the mil-lions of abortions since 1973.
A great prayer for life is urgently needed, a prayer which will rise up throughout the world. Through special initi-atives and in daily prayer, may an impassioned plea rise to God, the Creator and lover of life, from every Chris-tian community, from every group and association, from every family and from the heart of every believer. Pope Saint John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae, no. 100
9 Days for Life 2017 Saturday, January 21 - Sunday, January 29
9Days for Life is the U.S. bishops’ annual period of prayer and action focused on cherishing the gift of every person’s life.
While the overarching intention of the centerpiece novena is the end to abortion, each day focuses on a different aspect of respecting each other’s God-given dignity.
Download or sign up to receive the novena any of four ways: free mobile app, test message, email or social me-dia. For more information see: www.9daysforlife.com.
In Support of the Annual March for Life in Washington D.C. on
Friday, January 27th, 2017 The St. Joseph Knights of Columbus in Richmond are inviting everyone to join them in praying a Rosary on Friday evening, January 27, at 6:00PM on the front steps of St. Joseph Church. All are welcome. Please join us.
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Do You Celebrate Your Marriage Anniversary
in January
Then Let us Know! There will be a bless-ing for January Anniversary couples, including widows and widowers, at the end of each mass on the 28th and 29th of January.
The Marriage Ministry would like to extend our congratula-tions in the church bulletin. Please contact either the par-ish office (815-385-0025) or Anne or Angelo Rodriguez with your anniversary date and number of years of mar-riage by Monday, January 23rd. These will be printed in the January 28th/29th bulletin.
First Sunday Of the Month Hot Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday February 5, 2017 After all Masses
Sponsored by the Evangelization Committee
Come and share breakfast and fellowship with your parish family. Pancakes, sausage, fruit, coffee, tea, juice and milk will be served. No cost, free willing of-fering will be accepted.
The Ladies Guild will hold their
regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017
Mass will be celebrated at 11:30am, followed by refreshments and a meeting. Afterwards, we will play Valentine Bingo. All ladies of the Parish are invited!
Montini News: Future City Competition
The 7th and 8th grade Enrichment students at Montini competed in the annual National Engineers’ Week Future City Competition on Jan. 7th in Chicago. This is a project that includes designing a virtual city, writing a research essay, building a model, giving a presentation, and creating a project plan. It is quite an accomplishment to complete all pieces of the project!
Our two cities were: Prasinos Poli and Terra de Aqua Prasinos Poli won “Most Innovative Use of Public Spaces in a Structure” for their “Tower of Zeus”.
Prasinos Poli Grace Adams, Julia Widhalm, Jack Dennison
Terra de Aqua Samantha Miderski, Abby Todd, Jack Newton,
Adriana Grillo, Jake Borland
Marian Central High School
8th Grade/Freshman Activity Night
Saturday, February 4, 2017 6:30PM - 9:00PM
Games, DJ, Basketball and More
THIS WEEK OUR TABERNACLE CANDLE BURNS FOR:
FRED E. ROTHER JR. † May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle welcome him
into His eternal presence.
Saturday, January 21 - Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin & Martyr 4:00 PM Mass - † Walsh & Smith Family
Sunday, January 22 - Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Mass - † Tom Flatley 9:00 AM Mass - † Jim Smith 11:00 PM Mass - Archbishop Cardinal Raymond Burke
Monday, January 23 - Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children; Memorial of St. Vincent, Deacon and Martyr, Memorial of St. Marianne Cope, Virgin 8:00 AM Mass - † Dr. Gerard Dominique
Tuesday, January 24 - Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop & Doctor of the Church 8:00 AM Mass - † Anthony Canzoneri
Wednesday, January 25 - Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle 8:00 AM Mass - † Harold & Elizabeth Frett
Thursday, January 26 - Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus, Bishops 8:00 AM Mass - † Charles Pintozzi
Friday, January 27 - Ordinary Weekday; Memorial of St. Angela Merici, Virgin 8:00 AM Communion Service
Saturday, January 28 - Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor of the Church 4:00 PM Mass - † Mercade & Odahowski Families
Sunday, January 29 - Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:00 AM Mass - † Bob Hrisko 9:00 AM Mass - † Jim Smith 11:00 AM Mass - For the Intentions of Bob & Toni Nicklaus
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
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 + Grace Bolger + Michael Bonagura + Kale Brenner + Mark Brown + Tim Brown + Deen Bryan + Jake Brzovich + Lillian Cairns + Marguerite Canzoneri + Tracy Christensen + Anna Ciesielka + Bridget Clarke + Thomas Clifford + Susan (Brefeld) Coston + Joe Cromer + Lee Ann DeMarais + Marya Dixon + Joseph Dockendorff + Donald P. Doherty + Geri Dry-er + Heather Dufthiemer + Richard Dunther + Kris Felix + An-nette Feller + Patricia Flynn + James Foster + James B. Fos-ter + Robert & Helen Foster + Ruth Franger + David Freund + Jerry Gleich + Kay Godina + Christopher Goerdt + LeAnn Golembeiski + Maria Gomez + Gregory Lee Graham + Ray Greenwald + George Haegler + Gary Hackney + Catherine Hansen + Stephanie Hansen + Bill Hartmann + Peter Har-wood + Robbie Harwood + Greg Haze + George Haze Jr. + Mary Haze + Ralph Heaven + Jeanette Heinisch + Lance Heinz + Carolyn Herriges + Emil Houda + James Houda + Eileen Huff + Ann Hurley + Steven Jaszka + Mary Fran Jones + Mark Jozefik + Garry Keller + Maura Kirchner + William Kirchner + Elaine Kolner + Dan Kowelec + Irene Levato + Beverly Linsner + Jeanne Ludwig + Brian Lundquist + Lauriel Luther + Michael Major + Joanne Maloney + Carol Makowski + Carmella Mazzullo + Norita McAndrews + Kathleen McLaughlin + Heriberto & Elisama Medina + Been Meek + Anthony P. Melone + Alice Mirro + John Mostyn + Sheila Mur-phy + 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 + Deborah Rannie + Dorothy Rein-boldt + Chuck Riemma + Richard Robinson + Danelle & Mike Rockwell + Ron & Lydia Rother + Larry Rother + Joan Rubino + Lincoln Scatena + Helen Schaefer + Ted & Shirley Schweder + J.L. Shade + Ken Sien + Marianne Simon + Ger-aldine 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
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Let us pray for those who have recently died
Elaine Weisgerber (Grandmother of Lisa Johnson)
Monday January 23
Tuesday January 24
Wednesday January 25
Thursday January 26
Friday January 27
Saturday January 28
Sunday January 29
7:30AM Confession
7:30AM Confession
7:30AM Confession
8:00AM Mass
7:45AM Morning Prayer
6:00AM That Man Is You
6:30AM Rosary
7:45AM Morning Prayer
7:45AM Morning Prayer
7:45AM Morning Prayer
6:00PM Children’s Choir
8:00AM Communion Service
8:00AM Legion of Mary
7:00AM Mass
8:00AM Mass
8:00AM Mass
8:00AM Mass
6:00PM Montini Service Club
3:00PM Holy Hour
8:30AM Rosary
6:30PM Scouts #351 Tigers
4:45PM Rel. Ed & Parent Symbolon
8:30AM Rosary & Divine Chaplet
7:00PM 33Days to Morning Glory
3:00PM Confession
9:00AM Mass
7:00PM Bible Study Mary & The Bible
6:00PM Cursillo: Women’s Group
6:00PM Bereavement Meeting
3:20PM Rosary
9:05AM CLOW
6:30PM Instrumentalist Mtg.
4:45PM Rel. Ed & Parent Symbolon
4:00PM Mass
10:00AM RCIA
7:00PM St. Vincent de Paul Mtg.
7:00PM Cursillo: Men’s Group
10:30AM Rosary
7:00PM Celebration Choir
11:00AM Mass
7:00PM KofC Degree Mtg.
12:00PM ImaBridge Team Mtg.
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: III
Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of readings for the Day of Prayer Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18 Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 96:1-3, 7-8a, 10; Mk 4:21-35 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19; Lk 1:69-75; Mk 4:35-41 Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13; Ps 146:6-10; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12a
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Word of Life
“From each tiny child waiting to be born, to individuals near death, all are precious and deserve our care and pro-tection. … Let’s ask God to make us channels of His lov-ing mercy.” ~Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Chairman USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities 2016 Respect Life Month Statement (www.goo.gl/Wiugsn)
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St. Patrick Thursdays, Feb. 9th - Apr. 27th (no class Apr. 20th)
7:00PM-8:30PM in Lane Room (Parish Center)
OR St. Mary Wednesdays, Feb. 8th - Apr. 26th (no class Apr. 19th) 9:00AM-10:30AM in Mary Hall (Underneath Church)
Cost Book with workbook—$33/Workbook Only—$23
Payable First Night of Class
Registration by January 22nd Phone or email to: Carmella Dobler at 815-236-3130 or
2017 Catholic Schools Week January 29th - February 4th
The theme for the 2017 National Catho-lic Schools week is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge
and Service.” The theme encompasses several con-cepts that are at the heart of a Catholic education. First, schools are communities - small families in their own right, but also members of the larger community of home, church, city and nation. Faith, knowledge and service are three measures by which any Catholic school can and should be judged.
The logo features a swirl of colors around a cross, which is at the center of all Catholic education. The vibrancy of the colors and the movement and shadows in the logo portray the inner-connectivity and community life that are in our Catholic Schools.
Contact Information for our local Catholic Schools
Montini: Primary (Pre-K through 3rd): 815-385-5380 Middle School (4th-8th grades): 815-385-1022 Website: www.montini.k12.il.us
Marian Central Catholic High School Phone: 815-338-4220 ext. 107 Website: www.marian.com
Finance News
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2016 Tax Statements
Like last year, the parish office will automatically gener-ate Tax Statements for all parishioners who contribut-ed $250 or more during 2016. We will either mail or email tax statements as soon as they are ready (you don’t need to call the parish office to request yours). Please contact Kenne Ludwig (Ext x204) in the office if you have any questions.
Important Note – This year, our parish statements won’t include any Diocesan Appeal donations. Donors will re-ceive a separate statement from The Diocese of Rockford. The Diocese will generate tax statements for all parishion-ers who sent contributions to DSA, National, International and Mission Appeals in 2016. They are to be mailed by January 31, 2017. Your donations to the Diocese and to St. Patrick Church are greatly appreciated. If you need to follow up with the Diocese about your tax statement after the first week of February, the phone number is (815) 399-4300.
If you contributed less than $250 in 2016 and would like a Tax Statement: Please call us or e-mail us at [email protected] / (815) 385-0025 and we will mail (or e-mail) one to you. We appreciate everybody’s generosity and commitment to St. Patrick Church. Thank you.
The Offering Report from this past weekend, January 15, will be printed in next weekend’s bulletin. The report has been delayed as our bookkeeper is out of the office on vacation. Thank you for your understanding.
In mid-December, a local woman made an emergency trip to Florida to pickup her young niece and nephew. These children are now in a safe environment, but these new members of the family resulted in un-expected expenses and additional needs
just before Christmas. A call to St. Vincent de Paul result-ed in this family receiving the assistance it needed to pro-vide winter clothing and blankets for the children as well as several bags of food to help feed the family through the holidays. Vincentians prayed with the family for continued strength and peace.
Proverbs 31:20 “She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.”
2017 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 18-25, 2017
God of all, we pray as one, that we may be one, just as the Lord Jesus prayed we may be one in Him. Your son Jesus compels us to be reconciled to one an-other. May our spirits be joined to your Holy Spirit, that we may witness to the visible unity of your Church. May we all recog-nize that we are truly one with you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
and grow together in peace. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.
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Vocation Corner: 2 Minutes!
This past weekend I was helping with a high school retreat for the Youth Group at my parish. At one point our youth minister came up to me and said that in just a bit we'd be having a session in which each of the leaders would be getting up and giving 2 minute talks on various topics. We kept it to 2 minutes (and even had a timer up on a big screen!) because this meant that the teens would get the info in bite sized nuggets – but at the same time it meant that we had to distill our wisdom and make sure to make the words count! I was asked to speak on discernment. I thought about all of the things that I could say in regards to "How to Discern" but right before I got up for my chance to speak I quickly tossed all of the tools and tips on how to discern aside because it hit me what I had to say if I only had time to say one thing!
I got up and I simply explained that if we really want to discern God's will and to figure out what it is, that the very first step, the foundation of everything, is being open to every possibility that God may be calling us to. THE KEY IS OPENNESS! I say this because I can have all of the wisdom and the tools in place to be able to discern if a certain thing is what God is calling me to or not, but if I'm not open to the one thing that God calls me to then I'll nev-er actually do God's will! So trust in God and be open to whatever He may be calling you to!
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.
REFLECT Weekend Retreat Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): Looking to start 2017 off with a renewed sense of purpose & belonging? Then register today for a life-changing REFLECT weekend re-treat at the Cardinal Stritch Retreat House, Mundelein, IL (in the northern suburbs), on Feb17-19, 2017. Take a chance and get involved... this is one New Year’s reso-lution you won't regret!
Cost is $197 for meals and a single room. Call (312) 532-8286, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.ReflectRetreat.com for details
Catholic 20 Something Women - You Are Invited!
A Discernment of Spirits Retreat, based on St. Ignatius’ rules for discerning your call, and understanding God’s will in your life. Led by Franciscan Sister Jacqueline Spaniola, OSF at the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Convent in Manitowoc WI - January 27th-29th.
Special days of prayer, quiet and reflection. Learn more and register at fscc-calledtobe.org
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Dates/Time/Location/Cost Monday Evening: February 27; March 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15
Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: St. Patrick Parish Center - Parish Library
Cost: $25 per workbook (Payable at First Class)
More Information: Contact Carleen Murphy at 815-385-0025 or [email protected]
First Corinthians Registration Form
Name: _________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________
E-Mail: _________________________________________
Payment: Number of Books: ______ Total cost: ______
Check: ____ Cash: ___ GiveCentral:____ First Night: ______ Please register by February 6th, to ensure that the workbooks are available on the first night of class.
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.
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St. Patrick Catholic Church Parish Registration - Do You Need to Register?
ARE YOU: (1) New to the parish; (2) Moving back; (3) Just Married; (4) Attending mass but never officially registered? (4) Even if you grew up in St. Patrick, you (as an adult) need to register independent from your parents.
Please do not take your church registration for granted. Attending Mass is not enough; there must be an official rec-ord of your membership in the Parish. Parish registration is essential for many reasons. It becomes important when you or your family members are receiving the Sacraments - First Communion, Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required for those wishing to become a Baptism or Confirmation sponsor. In addition, becoming a member of a parish gives one the identity of belonging to a family—the parish family of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
If you are not officially registered with the parish, please do so as soon as possible. All you have to do is contact the par-ish office at 815-385-0025 or stop in during office hours and request a registration packet. Registration packets are also available on the parish website at www.stpatrickmchenry.org—just click on Registration/Moving at the top of the screen.
“He said to them, ‘Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.” Let us answer God’s call to make our marriages the best hey can be by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter on Feb. 10-12 in Geneva, IL;
March 17-19 in Madison, WI or April 21-23 in Brookfield, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Andres y Maria al 630-229-2600. Las fe-chas son Febrero 24-26, Junio 9-11 y Septiembre 15-17.
Marian Central Catholic High School Position Opening
Superintendent
Please visit www.marian.com for more information.
St. Patrick Music Ministry
Did you know that our St. Patrick Music Ministry Team is mostly made
up of people 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.
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 information.
Ministry Schedule
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD January 29: Kathleen Bell, Ann Murray February 5: Althea Schwartz, Austin Thompson
COMPASSIONATE CARE—MCHENRY VILLA January 29: Michael Heidemann February 5: Brian Aalto
CENTEGRA—MCHENRY HOSPITAL January 31: Dan Roycroft & Tim Madden February 7: Carl & Carol Smith
CARING FRIENDS—Alden Terrace January 31: Tim Madden, Dan Roycroft February 7: Carrie Sabatka, Brian Arnet
ALTAR LINEN DUTY January 30: Heather Mengarelli February 6: Rita Mahan
CHURCH / ALTAR CLEANING January 30: Mary Ann Bogdanske, Leanne Herda February 6: OPEN
COLLECTION COUNTERS January 23: Ann Schweder, Del Grala, Bob & Millie Martin, Ellen Mahan January 30: Julie Carey, Carol Freund, Bitsy Schaefer, Carol Smith, Joanne Houghton