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ST. MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL SEPTEMBER 29 PRAYER to ST. MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL St. Michael the Archangel, Defend Us in Battle. B

ST. MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL SEPTEMBER 29 PRAYER to ST. MICHAEL the ARCHANGEL St. Michael the Archangel, Defend Us in Battle. B

1023 McHenry Avenue Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 (815) 459-3033

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ST. THE SEPTEMBER 29 Very Rev. Fr. Brian D.M.J. Grady, TOC, VF~ Pastor Rev. Fr. Colin Easton~ Parochial Vicar

Mr. Kenneth Giacone Dr. Richard Marcantonio

Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 am

Monday thru Saturday: 8:45 AM

Tuesday: 6:00- 6:45 PM Saturday: 9:15- 10:00 AM 3:00- 3:45 PM (or by appointment)

Monday thru Saturday: 8:15 AM (in the Chapel)

Monday thru Saturday: 9:15 AM (in the Chapel)

Monday thru Friday: 8:00 AM- 7:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM PRAYER TO ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

(in the ) St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Tuesday: 8:00 AM Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. Thursday: 6:45 PM May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, 2nd Weekend of the Month at all Masses by the power of God, thrust into hell , and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen. 4th Weekend of the Month at all Masses

Please drop off any articles to be blessed at the Parish Office on Tuesdays during office hours. Blessed articles will be available for pickup the following Wednesday morning.

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PARISH SCHEDULE AND MASS INTENTIONS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3- (CONTINUED) FOR THE WEEK AHEAD 9:30 AM ’ Lovely Ladies Study

Bailey Bible Study

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29– THE TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN 6:30 PM Youth Ministry Edge Night ORDINARY TIME 6:45 PM Liturgy of the Hours- Evening Prayer *OLIVE WOOD RELIGIOUS ART SALE AFTER ALL MASSES * 7:00 PM KofC Business Meeting 8:00 AM Mass (Marcie Girolamo ~ Sisters in LOTW Praying Parents’ Ministry Group Salesian Meeting Adoration until 12PM 7:15 PM Vino & Veritas 9:30 AM Mass (The People of St. EAS) ‘God Is’ Retreat Team Meeting FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4- ST. 10:45 AM RCIA *FIRST FRIDAY* 8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM 11:15 AM Mass (+Deceased KofC ~ Gloria Kessler ) 8:15 AM Rosary 6:30 PM Youth Ministry Life Night 8:45 AM Mass (Andy & Pat Voloch ~ +Msgr. Michael Kurz)

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30– ST , PRIEST AND 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:30 PM Maranatha Leaders’ Meeting

8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5- BLESSED SEELOS 8:15 AM Rosary *FIRST SATURDAY* 8:45 AM Mass (+Holy Souls in Purgatory) 6:00 AM That Man is You 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 7:00 AM KofC Blood Drive 7:00 PM Maranatha Charismatic Group 8:00 AM Adoration until 12 PM That Man is You 8:15 AM Rosary

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1– ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS; 8:45 AM Mass (Fr. Jeremy Trowbridge ~ Fr. Zachary Edgar) & DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM Confessions Liturgy of the Hours– Morning Prayer 9:30 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry 8:15 AM Rosary 10:00 AM Blessing of Pets 8:45 AM Mass (+Mary Akawo ~ St. Lay Carmelite 3:00 PM Confessions Community 4:00 PM Mass (+Mary Vlcek ~ +Mary Komis) 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 5:00 PM Oktoberfest 9:20 AM Marian Movement of Priests’ Cenacle 1:00 PM Holy Hour of Reparation 4:30 PM Religious Education Classes Begin 6:00 PM Confessions KofC Octoberfest Meeting I Angela P. Zinkus & Luke T. Romin 6:30 PM Family Religious Education Begins

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2- THE HOLY GUARDIAN 8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM EADINGS FOR ASS 8:15 AM Rosary R M 8:45 AM Mass (Living & +Deceased Members of the Kumorek FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 29, 2019 + Family ~Living & Deceased Members of the Breuss Family) SUNDAY: AM 8:4-7/ 1 TM 2:1-8/ LK 16:1-13 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30 AM Rosary Makers MONDAY: ZEC 8:1-8/ LK 9:46-50

4:30 PM Religious Education Classes Begin TUESDAY: ZEC 8:20-23/ LK 9:51-56 6:30 PM Divorce Healing Meeting Baptismal Prep Class WEDNESDAY: NEH 2:1-8/ MT 18:1-5, 10 7:00 PM ACA Meeting THURSDAY: NEH 8:1-4A, 5-6, 7B-12/ LK 10:1-12 Choir Practice Kreul Bible Study Group FRIDAY: BAR 1:15-22/ LK 10:13-16

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 SATURDAY: BAR 4:5-12, 27-29/ LK 10:17-24

8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM SUNDAY: HAB 1:2-3; 2:2-4/ 2 TM 1:6-8, 13-14/ LK 17:5-10 8:15 AM Rosary 8:45 AM Mass (+Robert Guillet ~ +Paul Piekarczyk) Please keep the sick, the needs of our parish 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet community, and the Church in your daily prayers.

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FROM THE DESK OF THE PASTOR personnel in the parish. It is not a change in persons, but rather in the focus of duties and mission. Marcie “All who believe in Christ should Girolamo, my current Administrative Assistant to the feel, as an integral part of their Clergy, will remain in her role with most of those faith, an apostolic concern to pass current duties ... but will now be taking on an added on to others its light and joy. This position, and one that I have felt for several years now concern must become, as it were, a hunger and thirst to would greatly benefit the parish. However, the timing make the Lord known, given the vastness of the non- was just never quite right ... until now. As we know the Christian world.” – St. John Paul II Lord in His Providence moves the pieces of the puzzle and, when the time is right- He lets us know! “The Church always evangelizes and has never interrupted the path of evangelization. She celebrates Marcie will be taking on the role of our parish Director the Eucharistic mystery every day, administers the of Evangelization. This is an exciting new position that Sacraments, proclaims the word of life — the Word of will be a great benefit for our parish. In a very real God, and commits herself to the causes of justice and sense, Marcie has already been doing a good deal of charity. And this evangelization bears fruit: It gives this work in the parish for many years by bringing in light and joy, it gives the path of life to many people; speakers, helping teach RCIA and Adult Confirmation many others live, often unknowingly, of the light and classes as well as assisting the priests with ideas for the warmth that radiate from this permanent talks and classes. However, I now want her to focus her evangelization.” – Benedict XVI energy and ideas (which she has a lot of) on helping me make some changes in the way we do certain things “An evangelizing community is filled with joy; it knows here at the parish in order to help re-energize programs how to rejoice always. It celebrates every small victory, that we already have in place and also to bring new every step forward in the work of evangelization. ideas in. She will be attending workshops and Evangelization with joy becomes beauty in the liturgy, networking with other Directors of Evangelization in as part of our daily concern to spread goodness. The parishes within and even outside of the Diocese. Some Church evangelizes and is herself evangelized through areas that Marcie will be looking at is how to come up the beauty of the liturgy, which is both a celebration of with creative ways to enrich our parish through the task of evangelization and the source of her continuing adult education programs and how to help renewed self-giving.” – Pope Francis to reach those who are not attending Mass weekly. She Before His Ascension, Our Lord sent His Apostles out will be looking at ways to help get those who are in to the world, commanding them: “Go therefore and coming to Mass on Sunday (but not doing anything make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the else) more involved and helping to strengthen the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy numbers of volunteers in our parish ministries... and to Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have simply to be an overall PR person for the parish. commanded you; and lo, with you always, to the This new position is already in effect as of this week. close of the age” (Mt 28:19-20). As a parish family and Thanks also to all of my other staff members who have as His disciples, Christ desires that we assist Him in the been so supportive and flexible in helping with these work of evangelization- the sharing of the Good News shifts and who are always willing to go the extra mile with all that we meet- and like the disciples, to bring covering things that are above and beyond their others to Him. descriptions. Our parish family is truly blessed with a I write to you today about an exciting change in hard working and caring staff!

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THIS IS MY HOME— RESERVED PARKING FOR THIS IS MY HOME OUR PARISH FAMILY OF THE MONTH THE GIFT OF MY TREASURE As a way to express our gratitude and say "thank you" to those who support our parish home, we randomly draw a new winner Sunday September 22 $13,457.00 monthly for a prime parking spot! If you are one of the many who support our parish financially, you will have a chance to win a Our 3% tithe this week will go to the St John Bosco reserved parking spot in the front row of the lot for a month. Religious Education Program- for Children with special Every family that actively gives to our parish will automatically be needs, a program for our children that need an adaptive entered into the drawing, and one recipient will be drawn. religious education program. Amount Owed (Parish Debt) Mortgage: $484,207.00 (Full mortgage payment was due 10/30/2018). Original mortgage amount $1,837,559. (2003)

“It is only through suffering that we become holy. And to become GOAL $95,427.00 holy is our only purpose in life, our only preparation for .” PLEDGED: $78,921.00 PAID: $55,269.00 -Bl. FAMILIES PARTICIPATING: 200

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK: Additional pledge envelopes may be found in the pews, or outside the parish office. You can also donate electronically via Pete Aceto, Shari Anchor, Mike Baietto, Ron Bitz, Kay Bruess, rockforddiocese.org. Dolores Buss, Tim Cannon, Emma Capuno, Marcia Cassin, Thank you for your generosity! Fortuna Calez, Jonathan Christensen, Becky Corcoran, Carla ONLINE (AUTOMATED)GIVING Decker, Jessica Diaz, Mary Diaz, Jessica Duffy, Mia Durand, Lily Elder, Eleanor Erbes, Sandy Ferrell, Jill Fisher, Bernadette Gates, Bruce Gielow, Howie Gielow, Colleen Gleason, Michalene Gordon, Marilyn Gustafson, Andy Hill, Clifford Hill, Marlene Hill, Tracy Holcomb, Leo Jerman, Mary Ann Johnson, Carolyn Joos, Ashley Kelly, Madelynne Kersting, Kara Kolmar, Len Korn, Trish Koval, Amberley Kowalski, Sylvia Laux, Michelle Lee, Blanche Lichon, Bea LoBianco, Don Luna, Dave Marsh, Bob McCormick, Mead, Eugene Melone, , PLEASE SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Carol Miller, Laura Miller, Bonnie Moriarty, Stephen Morrison, Please mention that you saw their ad in our bulletin. It is through their Sherry Muehlbert, Evelyn Moss, Michael O’Donnell, generosity that we are able to offer this bulletin without cost to the Ted Ougheltree, Nicole Orfanos, Regina Oroni, Felie Onishi, parish. Tim Reidy, Carolyn Regini, Laura Salata, Judy Schroeder, Victor Schuett, Marianne Schulze, Mary Skipper, Richard Sloan, Linda Slatter, Lawrence Smith, Phil Stasenka, Caliope Sudzina, Kristen , Scott Tober, Regina Trasga, Carl Vanisi, Lawrence Vanderleest, Jessica VanHorn, Wilczak, Beverly Wasilk, (815) 451-9140 Cora Paige Wasilk, John Gordon Wasilk, John Patrick Wasilk, 7715 W. Route 14 Crystal Lake Bart Wisz, and Jim Wolfe

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THIS WEEKEND: HANDCARVED The Knights of Columbus OLIVE WOOD FROM BETHLEHEM Council 10678 in conjunction with Bethlehem Nativity Products will be visiting St Elizabeth Ann Seton on behalf of the Christian Heartland Blood Centers families living in Bethlehem. For centuries, Catholics in will be holding a Bethlehem have earned a living by carving olive wood into BLOOD DRIVE religious art to sell to . Fewer pilgrims are journeying to the Holy Land today, making it difficult for Catholic artisans here at St EAS to support their families. on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH This weekend, we will have hand-carved nativity scenes, from 7:30—11:30AM. ornaments, statues, crosses and much more all made from The blood you donate is of crucial importance to our local hos- beautiful olive wood set up in Seton Hall for sale. Please stop pitals There is always a need for blood. Healthy persons 17 by after Mass and take a look at the beautiful handiwork. Your and older are encouraged to donate, if it's been more than 8 purchase will make a difference in the lives of many Catholic families. weeks since your last donation. We welcome first time donors. Thank you for your help and generosity. www.bethlehemnativity.com. Schedule a specific donation time (after weekend Masses in the Narthex or at the Parish Office during the week) to minimize any waiting on Saturday. The Knights will be offering snack/beverage tickets to those who donate blood and are attending the Oktoberfest later that evening. This is just another way our Knights of Columbus gives to the community. Please join them in this special event! GET CONNECTED! Download myParish App to your mobile phone for quick access to parish activities! Here’s how: Text APP to 88202 • Download the myParish App •Select our Parish after opening In honor of ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI (Feast Day October 4th)and his love for all creatures, NATIONAL LIFE CHAIN we will offer a PET BLESSING in the parish parking lot on Sunday, October 6th SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AT 10:00AM. 2:30-3:30 PM Route 14 at Teckler Blvd., Crystal Lake

OFFICE HELP NEEDED! (in front of the Jewel/Burlington lot)

We are looking for volunteers to help LIFE CHAIN is a peaceful and prayerful public witness of out in the parish office for a few hours pro-life individuals standing for 60 minutes praying for our during the week. Duties would include nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of answering the phone, taking solidarity by the whole Christian community that abortion kills Mass intentions, mail children and that the Church supports the sanctity of human distribution, and generally life from the moment of conception until natural death. helping parishioners and staff members with various inquiries and tasks.

If you would enjoy contributing your time and talent in helping the office run smoothly while getting to know fellow Please join fellow parishioners and stand together with other parishioners and the workings of the parish office, please call Christians in the area in protection of human life! us at(815)459-3033. 5 S E PAUGUST T E M B E R19, 2 2012 9 , 2 0 1 9

El Camino de Santiago–

(The Way of St. James) Sarria to Santiago, Spain

— A Walking Pilgrimage WEDNESDAY RD April 20-29, 2020 OCTOBER 23 6:30PM Walk the last 100km of the Camino JUST ADDED! Frances with fellow pilgrims from all over ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON the world to the burial place of St. James the Apostle! On this pilgrimage, most of SPECIAL HEALING MASS AND SERVICE the planning and preparation will be done for you. You don’t need to carry a heavy WITH FR. UBALD OF RWANDA backpack with all of your belongings because your luggage will be transferred Fr.Ubald has been a Roman Catholic priest for over 35 years to the next hotel each day. We will stay in in the Cyangugu Diocese of southeastern Rwanda. During the hotels rather than albergues (hostels) that 1994 genocide, Fr.Ubald lost over 80 members of his family will be prearranged. Breakfasts and dinners are already settled as well as daily Mass. There is even and over 45,000 of his parishioners were exterminated. He transportation to the next hotel if you need it escaped through the Congo on foot in the middle of the night. for any reason. When he left Rwanda at that time he made a promise to his All you need to concern yourself with is walking and making your Camino. that he would return to bring healing to his people. He Walk with a friend, with a small group, or spent 3 months in Belgium during the genocide at which time walk alone in silence. This is YOUR Camino. he said that he cried every day. After a trip to Lourdes where God willing, on the 8th day we will reach Santiago de Compostela and celebrate the he heard Jesus tell him “Ubald, carry your cross,” he felt a ’s Mass with hundreds of fellow release from the burden of his sorrows and knew he was pilgrims. See the World’s largest called to preach healing, forgiveness and reconciliation. Botafumiero (Galician for “smoke expeller”/ Fr.Ubald has a beautiful healing gift and his focus is on thurible) dispense incense throughout the Cathedral and bless the pilgrims. healing and evangelization wherever he goes. There are many documented cases of physical healings, spiritual Optional Add- On to Fatima healings, healings in relationships and emotional healings April 29-May 2 through his prayers. It is not uncommon for him to do a Arguably the most incredible site. In 1917 the healing service in his country where 10,000-60,000 people will Queen of Heaven appears for 6 consecutive months to three uneducated children from simple farming families. These three are be in attendance. entrusted with visions and prophetic warnings, as well as the The Government of Rwanda seeks means to prevent God’s wrath. him out for advice on forgiveness Visit the sites where Mary first and reconciliation as the country appeared to the children, where continues to rebuild after the the of Peace appeared to them the previous year, the tombs devastation of the genocide. He of all 3 children and more. Pray the continues to preach healing, Stations of the Cross while walking forgiveness and reconciliation in the path to the first Marian Rwanda, the Congo and Burundi. He has also traveled all apparition site, participate in the over Europe, the Holy Land and other parts of Africa. He candlelight procession that Our Lady requested and be moved by the experience as so many can attest. We will also go to nearby made his first trip to the United States in 2009, at the request Santarem and witness the bleeding host of this 13th c. Eucharistic of Immaculee’ Ilibagiza, another genocide survivor and author Miracle. The message of Fatima is relevant today! of “Left to Tell”, who currently resides in the US. Add this 3-day trip to your Camino for only $433 and make this trip Mark your calendar now and plan on attending this absolutely unforgettable. special healing Mass right here in our parish! PICK UP A BROCHURE IN THE Spread the word! Tell your family and friends about this NARTHEX OR PARISH OFFICE. VISIT wonderful opportunity. WWW.PILGRIMAGES.COM/FRGRADY Everyone needs healing—in one form or another. OR CALL MARCIE (815)459-3033 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

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LIVING ROSARY OCTOBER 10 Please join us in praying the Rosary on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH AT 7:30PM for the end of abortion. With the atrocities conducted at Planned Parenthood still being exposed and reaching the ears of the public, our prayers are Keynote Speaker: being answered! We need to continue praying that hearts Harold Burke-Sivers will be converted, and that our country will no longer Known around the world subsidize the evils that occur behind the Planned Parenthood as the "Dynamic Deacon". doors. A powerful and This is a "Living Rosary" and is prayed with each person passionate evangelist and praying either an "Our Father"( in English) or a "Hail Mary" in the language of their choice. Participants sit in the church , whose no- pews forming a "Living Rosary". We light a candle as each nonsense approach to living and proclaiming the "bead" is prayed. After the Rosary, we process with our Catholic faith is sure to challenge and inspire lighted candles to the Meditation Garden to sing a closing those who hear him. He is the co-host of the Marian hymn. Light refreshments are served in Seton Hall popular radio program, "Morning Glory," and immediately afterwards. the weekly broadcast, "Living Stones," the host This is such a beautiful way to join together in prayer to our or co-host of several popular Catholic video Lady asking for her powerful intercession. We do Living Rosaries in May and in October since they are months series on EWTN television, and the author of dedicated to our Blessed Mother. several books including the best-seller, Behold the Man: A Catholic Vision of Male Spirituality. Please mark your calendar and plan to join our efforts and make all people realize the sanctity of all human life...from Special Guest Speaker: Nick Redd natural conception to natural death.

Nick Redd serves full-time as the Mission Director for Young Adult “Then, overcome by joy, I cried, 'Jesus, my love. At last I Outreach with Paul’s Outreach; a college and young have found my vocation. My vocation is love. In the heart of the adult ministry whose mission is Church, my mother, I will be love, and then I will be all things.” to build transformational St. Thérèse de Lisieux communities that form missionary disciples for life. Nick is passionate PRAYING PARENTS’ MINISTRY about waking people up to the fullness of the On the first Thursday of each month, parents, grandparents message; that the abundant life available and the faithful gather together in our Adoration Chapel to in Jesus Christ is real, and it changes everything. pray for our children, grandchildren, priests, vocations, and for our Church. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND Being a good parent is hard. Even when we give our best, 7:30AM HOLY MASS @ ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON things go wrong. So much of our energy is often spent 9:00- 11:30AM PRAYER BREAKFAST & PROGRAM worrying and trying to solve these issues on our own. Why not put these burdens at the feet of Jesus and pray for His HOLIDAY INN CRYSTAL LAKE help and the graces our children need? He will also give us Tickets are now available! all the graces we need to be the best parents possible for our $35 per person- Table of Ten $300 children. Sponsorships Available Save this special time—just one hour of the month, as we Please call 312-544-9069 come together to pray, worship and thank Our Lord for all His blessings as an act of love and trust. Seating is very limited. For questions or to pay by check, The Lord does not ignore the prayers of a parent!

call Marilyn at (414) 940-4526 Join us on for an hour of prayer and or email:[email protected] adoration as an offering of love for those whom we love. Hope to see you there!

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CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO: Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting • ADD A FAMILY MEMBER The first official prayer Shawl Ministry • SET UP A WEDDING OR BAPTISM meeting will be held this Saturday, • REGISTER AS A NEW PARISHIONER October 5th at 9:30AM in the St. Joseph’s • CHANGE YOUR PHONE NUMBER, room. ADDRESS OR EMAIL ADDRESS (815) 459-3033 • HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ONLINE GIVING ANSWERED We have had to postpone this initial meeting for • STOP YOUR WEEKLY ENVELOPES IF YOU HAVE various unforeseen circumstances, but now we can AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS THRU ONLINE GIVING finally get knitting and crocheting! Hope to see you

there! ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON MARRIAGE MINISTRY

Fighting Fair Tip: Hold hands. It may sound corny but try holding hands when discussing something sensitive. It O UR FORMED P ICK OF THE WEEK physically reminds you that you may disagree about something, but that you’re still connected and committed to Drawing Strength each other. from Our Lady of Pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and Sorrows gentleness in your life and marriage. Attend a World Wide by Kimberly Hahn Marriage Encounter weekend: OCTOBER 18-20 IN BROOKFIELD, WI Speaker and author Kimberly NOVEMBER 8-10 IN GENEVA, IL Hahn, wife of Dr. Scott Hahn DECEMBER 6-8 IN MADISON, WI and mother of six, is a convert to the Catholic Faith. Although Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) honoring Mary was difficult for 574-5653 her to understand initially, she began to encounter Mary's Register for your FREE loving guidance in little ways on subscription on our parish website! a daily basis. In this presentation, Kimberly reflects on the joys and sorrows that Mary prayerfully experienced Friday, October 4th during her time on earth, and shares how her example leads us closer to Christ. 48 minute audio

Saturday, October 5th 8:45 Mass 9:15 Confessions

Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one and having a difficult time coping with everyday life? You are not alone. God loves you, and we care. Many people feel lost and alone when experiencing the death of a child, spouse, parent or sibling. While those around us may try to be supportive, the friendship and support of those who have also experienced a similar great loss can really help us in the healing process. The St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Bereavement Ministry is a spiritually based ministry of caring and compassionate "The best advice that I can give you is this: Church traditions, people working together to bring hope back into the lives of especially when they do not run counter to the faith- are to be those who have suffered a great loss. observed in the form in which previous generations have The next meeting of our Bereavement Ministry is on handed them down... The traditions which have been handed down should be regarded as apostolic laws." —St Jerome 8

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FUNERAL LUNCHEON VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR NEEDED!

Susan Dunham is looking for someone to help her coordinate volunteers to set up, serve, and clean-up at the funeral luncheons. Please call her at the parish office(815)459-3033 for more information.

Charismatic Day of Renewal Facing Holy Choices in Our World:

Saturday, October 5 8:30am - 3:00pm St. Margaret Mary Church, McDonnell Hall 111 S. Hubbard Street, Algonquin Featuring: Peter Herbeck $15 per person / $25 per family.

Please bring a bag lunch. To Register: Send name, address, phone, email and home parish with check made out to “CCRS” Mail to: Linda Daniel, 2944 Greenwood Acres Dr. Apt. W326, DeK- alb, IL 60115 For further information call Linda at 815-264- 3240 or email her [email protected]

PIANIST NEEDED TO ACCOMPANY OUR CHOIR

The Music Ministry is looking for someone who would like to share their musical talent and accompany the Choir at one Mass per weekend. Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 7PM. If you are interested please call the parish office and ask for Gayle. (815)459-3033

PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Sign up to host the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in your home. Invite family and friends to join in prayer to Mary for your own petitions, our church’s petitions and Choose to get updates only from the groups you the petitions of the world. are interested in! Unsubscribe at anytime. If interested in hosting our Lady for 13 days, please contact Go to our parish website to sign up for Flocknotes, Rosemarie Krieb @ 224 636-2963. or modify your preferences!

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Requirements for Baptism Parish Information In order to have your child baptized at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the following is required: Telephone: Parish Office (815) 459-3033 • To be a registered member of our parish. FAX (815) 459-3040 • Attend a Baptismal Preparation class (call the Parish Office to register for this class Religious Education (815) 459-3096 in advance as space is limited). For your convenience, you may attend the class before your child is born. Office Hours: MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY: • Schedule the Baptism- the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month following the 9:15AM to 4:00PM 11:15AM Mass (12:30PM Baptismal Service). FRIDAYS 9:15AM- 12:00 NOON

SUNDAYS 9:00-11:00AM Sacrament of Marriage One or both of the engaged couple should be a registered member of the parish. Mailing Address: 1023 McHenry Avenue Wedding arrangements need to be made at least six months in advance. Please call Crystal Lake, IL 60014 the Parish Office to begin the process. Parish Web Site: www.elizabethannseton.org Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office if a loved one is seriously ill or in the hospital. St. Vincent dePaul Helpline: (815)701-2737

Becoming a Catholic If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith, Parish Staff please call the parish office. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program Gayle Dirksen, Coordinator of Music begins in the fall and concludes with Easter. Susan Dunham, Receptionist Marcie Girolamo, Administrative Assistant to the Clergy

St. Catholic School Donna Graham, Bulletin Editor St. Thomas the Apostle School is a Catholic Pre-K through 8th grade elementary Deborah Japsen, Receptionist school serving the parish communities of St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Elizabeth Laura Knipp, Director of Youth Ministry Ann Seton. Every student in our Catholic school receives a strong foundation in all Paul Komis, Custodian core subjects— Religion, Reading, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, along Mike Scronce, Coordinator of Building Maintenance with regular classes in Spanish, Computer Technology, Music, Art and Physical Patti Scronce, R.E. Administrative Assistant Education. For more information, please contact Gina Houston, principal, at Vicky Serio, Director of R.E. (815)459-0496. www.stthomascl.org Sue Schulz, Parish Business Manager

Marian Central Catholic High School New Parishioners Marian Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory Catholic high school. All adult (high school graduates and older) and new The school shares with parents and the parishes of the McHenry Deanery in the parishioners are requested to register through the parish teaching mission of the Church. It is supported by the 17 Catholic parishes in office. Please call the parish office at (815) 459-3033 to McHenry County. For more information, please call the school (815)338-4220. register. Though all are welcome, regular attendance at Sunday Mass does not automatically make one a

registered member of the parish. We look forward to Religious Education having you as a member of our parish family! Religious Education (K-7) classes are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year at the church. There are three sessions: Tuesday (4:30- 6:00PM and Moving? 6:30- 8:00PM) and Wednesday (4:30- 6:00PM). A two year preparation is required If you are moving, please notify the parish office at before students can receive their Sacraments. For more information, please call the (815)459-3033 with any changes of address or phone Religious Education office.(X223) number(s). This will help ensure that our parish records

are accurate. Youth Ministry Youth Ministry is for grades 9-12. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received after two Website years preparation (8th-9th grade). Youth Ministry is a year-round program with extra Please refer to the parish website elizabethannseton.org. activities which include spiritual and social events. For more information, please call for additional information and on-line bulletins. If you the Youth Ministry Office.(X231) would like a parish event or ministry information posted on the site, please send a detailed email to: Ministry of Care [email protected]. If you or a family member is ill, homebound, or unable to get to Church for Sunday

Mass and would like to have Holy Communion or a visit, please call the parish office. Your needs are very important to us. Weekly Bulletin Articles All articles for the weekly bulletin must be submitted via Prayer Chain email by 12:00PM on the Wednesday a week before the If you have a loved one in need of prayers, please call the parish office or e-mail the desired publication weekend (10 days prior to publication office at [email protected] with your prayer request for special date). Articles should be e-mailed directly to: needs. [email protected].

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