SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3500 Washington Street

SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3500 Washington Street . McHenry, IL 60050 www.stpatrickmchenry.org Leading and Serving Like Jesus

Palm Sunday March 25, 2018 of the Passion of the Lord 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) “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the First Friday: 8:00AM Saturday: 4:00PM name of the Lord! .... Hosanna in the highest!” 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 Tuesday: 6:30PM Wednesday: 8:30AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00PM-3:30PM Weekdays: 7:30AM-7:55AM Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00PM By Appointment Adoration Blessed Sacrament 8:30PM-Midnight

Holy Hour with Benediction Seven Church Visit: 9:00PM-Midnight Saturday: 3:00PM (Sept.-May) Good Friday: Morning Prayer: 8:00AM Stations of he Cross: 2:00PM Catholic Schools Passion of the Lord: 3:00PM Montini Middle School: 815-385-1022 Holy Saturday: Easter Basket Blessing: 11:00AM Montini Primary Center: 815-385-5380 Easter Vigil: 7:30PM Marian Central: 815-338-4220 Easter Sunday: Masses at 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM

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 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Dear Friends in Christ,

On Palm/Passion Sunday we celebrate the beginning of HOLY WEEK which is the holiest of all times in our liturgical year. It sacramentally makes Lent alive in a very profound way as we celebrate the suffering, crucifixion and death of Jesus. Two tones, joyful and sorrowful, are evident in the celebration. It is not accidental; rather, they underscore the two events that we commemorate, triumphal entry and the passion. The joyful chant from the Gospel, “Hosanna... blessed is he who comes...,” recalls Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The other, “crucify him...” recalls His passion.

Please avail yourself of the many opportunities we have to conclude our Lenten journey during this week. There will be confessions (7:30AM), Morning Prayer (7:45AM) and daily Mass (8:00AM) on Mon-Wed. On Holy Thursday, we end the Season of Lent and begin the shortest season in the liturgical calendar, the Triduum. Our RCIA Catechumen and Candi- dates will represent us during the Chrism Mass with Bishop Malloy in Rockford. We will have the Mass of the Last Sup- per, that is, the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood at 7:00 PM, followed by Adoration at the Altar of Repose until Midnight. The Ladies Guild invites you to join them on the traditional Seven Church Visit of Holy Thursday Night. Good Friday begins with Morning Prayer at 8:00AM followed by the opportunity for Confession, Stations of the Cross at 2:00PM and Veneration of the Cross at 3:00PM. There will be after that the opportunity for Confession. On Holy Satur- day we will have Blessing of Easter Baskets at 11:00AM with the Easter Vigil beginning at 7:30PM. Easter Sunday Mass times are at 7:00AM, 9:00AM and 11:00AM.

Happy Holy Week.

In Christ, Fr. Godwin

Thank you to the PRFF Ministry, Knights of Columbus and all of you who joined me in the McHenry St. Patrick’s Day Parade last Saturday. A shout of gratitude to all who worked so hard in organizing and putting everything in place for our Annual St. Patrick Dinner last Sunday afternoon. Congratulations to all the winners - baskets, 50/50 raffle and Pot of Gold. Special thanks goes out to our Chairpersons Mike & Annette Coughlin. I’m already looking forward to next year. Due to the early print deadline for this weekend’s bulletin, pictures and the list of the winners will be published next weekend.

The Easter Triduum - The Three Most Sacred Days

The Easter Triduum (Latin: three days) is the most ancient and central celebration of the Church’s liturgical year. These days are not a part of Lent, but instead the Church has made them into a special liturgical season all its own. The three days recall Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples (Holy Thursday), His crucifixion and death (Good Friday) and His resurrection (the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday).

During these three days, we immerse ourselves at home and at church in the most sacred memory of our relationship with God. The paschal mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection is the heart of what God wants to tell us about God’s own self and about ourselves in relation to God. As we remember Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection, we come face to face with the mystery of our own dying and rising.

Holy Thursday: On Holy Thursday the Church celebrates Jesus’ final meal with His disciples and the institution of the Eucharist. The regular Eucharistic ritual is enhanced by the rite of foot-washing, recalling how Jesus washed his disciples feet (Jn 13:1-20). After the liturgy, the Eucharist is transferred to a side altar and kept in a tabernacle there for adoration. The altar is then stripped.

Good Friday: Good Friday is the only day of the year on which Mass is not celebrated. The altar is bare, and the liturgy consists of proclaiming the passion story from John’s Gospel, intercessions, veneration of the cross and a communion service with hosts consecrated on Holy Thursday. Parishes may also have Stations of the Cross or meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ.

Holy Saturday (The Great Vigil of Easter): The Easter Vigil echoes the early Christian ritual that lasted through the night to celebrate the Eucharist at dawn. Only the Eucharist itself is older than the Easter Vigil liturgy. On this night, we celebrate our deliverance by Christ our Passover and look forward to the day when we shall see Him face to face. Its four parts are: the lighting of the Easter candle, the scripture readings recounting the story of our salvation, the initiation of new Catholics, renewal of our own Baptis- mal promises culminating in the celebration of the Eucharist. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Page 3

McHenry Hearts Afire And St. Patrick Catholic Church Hosts

Divine Mercy Sunday

April 7, 2018 - 3:00PM

• Sacrament of Reconciliation (Beginning at 2:00PM) • Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with Ben- ediction • Chaplet of Divine Mercy • Veneration of the Sacred Image

St. Patrick Bereavement Ministry Presents

After the death of a loved one, our parish continues to be a place of comfort and support for grieving parishioners. For those in need of consolation after losing a loved one, no matter how long ago, this Christ-centered faith sharing group is for you. Join other parishioners who have experi- enced a similar loss for time with scripture, prayer, faith sharing and hospitality at no cost. You can join at the beginning of any season.

Season 2 begins Thursday, April 5, 2018 Thursday Evenings St. Patrick’s Marriage & April 5, 12, 19, 26 & May 3, 10 6:00PM-8:00PM Family Ministry Parish Library extends our congratulations to the Questions? Please contact Patti Hartmann, following couples celebrating a Facilitator, at [email protected]

March Anniversary

Michael & Stephanie Teta, March 8th, 32 Years Word of Life Rob & Cheryl McLaughlin, March 14th, 37 Years “Respect for the human person proceeds by way of re- Frank & Linda Sweeney, March 9th, 50 Years spect for the principle that “everyone should look upon his Glenn & Julie(†) Huska, March 5th, 65 Years neighbor (without any exception) as “another self,” above Irish Marriage Blessing all bearing in mind his life and the means necessary for May joy and peace surround you both, living it with dignity.” Contentment latch your door, And happiness be with you now, Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1931. And love be cherished evermore. www.bity.ly/CCC1931 Page 4 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

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• Holy Week in Rome • Three Days That Changed the World • The Eucharist for Little Children • The Passion of Christ • Hostia • The Lamb’s Supper • The Silent Witness (Shroud of Turin) • The Fourth Cup • Ocean of Mercy • Glimpses Along The Way of The Cross • Brother Francis: He Is Risen • The Resurrection of Jesus

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Holy Week 2018

24 Hour Exposition of the Sacrament of Reconciliation Blessed Sacrament Opportunities Holy Week 8:30AM Tuesday-7:30AM Wednesday Regular Times: March 27/28 Daily: Monday-Wednesday: 7:30AM Prior to Morning Mass

Good Friday Regulations for Fast/Abstinence

FASTING: 18 years of age and older, who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted, but liquids, including milk and juices, are allowed.

ABSTINENCE: 14 years of age and older. On days of abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law

does not oblige.

The Seven Church Visitation March 29th, Holy Thursday Evening

St. Joseph St. John the Baptist Holy Apostles Christ the King Richmond Johnsburg McHenry Wonder Lake St. Mary McHenry For centuries Catholics have been visiting seven churches in their area on Holy Thursday after the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. This pilgrimage practice originated in Rome, where the faithful visited the seven Roman Basilicas saying prayers and “watching” in adoration at each. This evening pilgrimage corresponds to the seven stops of the Via Cruces that were made by Jesus on His way to Calvary.

St. Patrick’s Ladies Guild offers you the opportunity to participate in this Holy Thursday tradition, by visiting 7 local churches. We will begin by leaving the St. Patrick parking lot at 9:00PM. We will spend approx. 20 minutes per church (including travel time to, time in the church and return to St. Peter transportation). We will carpool to each church and meet and enter the church Spring Grove as a group. We will return to St. Patrick by 11:30PM and you may spend as little or as much time here as you wish - adoration will end at Midnight. St. Patrick McHenry For planning purposes, we ask that you contact the parish office (815-385- 0025) by Tuesday, March 27th if you will join us. Please let us know if you’d be willing to be a driver or would rather be a passenger. Page 6 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Ladies Guild News

The next Ladies Guild Mass and meeting will be Wednesday, April 4, 2018. We will meet in church for 11:30AM Mass followed by refreshments and a meeting in the Lane Room. Many interesting events will be planned including a May outing and the June luncheon. All ladies in the parish are cordially invited to attend. We wish all of you a very Happy and Blessed Easter and we’re looking forward to seeing all of you soon.

Lighthouse Kiosk New Titles Available From White Supremacist to Could God Love Someone Like Me? Catholic Writer - Joseph Pearce Fr. Michael Schmitz Joseph Pearce, an accomplished writer Fr. Mike Schmitz, one of the leading present- best known for his literary biographies, ers in the Church today, speaks powerfully tells of his own conversion from disillu- about the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He sioned, hate-filled young man to commit- makes clear the truth that Christ deeply loves ted follower of Christ. Here he presents and wants to encounter each of us as we are, with all our im- his early life, which included a stint in a skinhead band, perfections. Fr. Mike debunks the lies we often believe about white supremacist activity, violent demonstrations, and time not being good enough to approach Jesus, and he draws up- spent in prison, and how he eventually embraced God’s on Scripture to explain rationally why we go to priests to en- grace and mercy. Joseph is one of the most prolific Catho- counter God’s mercy and forgiveness in Confession. lic authors of our time and now serves as senior editor for the Augustine Institute. Desires of the Heart: Receiving the Gifts of the Father Protecting Innocence: Parenting, Sr. Bethany Madonna Your Kids, and the Internet Sister Bethany Madonna, vocations director Matt Fradd for the Sisters of Life, shares how God not Matt Fradd, a best-selling Catholic au- only wants us to know him, but also to give thor, presents new data to show how us the desires of our heart and gifts that bring purpose, the changes in the types and accessibil- meaning, and hope. She makes it clear that “receiving is the ity of pornography being promoted to- gift that we give” to the Lord and that he wants to be invited day make it far more dangerous and harmful than ever into every aspect of our lives. Speaking from her own life before. Matt draws from a wealth of experience to guide experience, Sister Bethany shows the importance of asking parents in taking decisive action to protect their children, in order to receive all the Lord has in mind for us. and he empowers adults with specific wording to effectively address this sensitive topic with children of all ages before they encounter pornography or after they’ve been ex- posed to it.

Montini Catholic School - Little Lambs

Are you looking to prepare your child for preschool next year? Montini Catholic School offers a 2-year-old Adult & Child program to help ready your child for the next step of preschool! Registration for our last session of the year has begun, and space is lim- ited. Please call the Primary Office at 815-385-5380 for more information. Classes meet on Tuesday from 12:30PM-1:30PM. April 10th: Vegetable Garden April 17th: He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands April 24th: April Showers Bring May Flowers May 1st: May Flowers May 8th: I Love Mommy Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Page 7

2018 St. Patrick Parish Pilgrimage

November 5-16, 2018

Poland & Eastern Europe Pilgrimage

Tour Price of $3179 per person roundtrip from Chicago (Air/Land is $2729 plus $450 government taxes/airline imposed surcharges)

Experience the grandeur of the capital cities of Eastern Europe...Warsaw, a living monument to the spirit of the Polish people...Krakow, Poland, site of the Divine Mercy Shrine...Jasna Gora Monastery in Czestochowa, home of the Black Madon- na...Wadowice, birthplace of Saint Pope John Paul II...Budapest, beautiful capital of Hungary...Vienna, center of the Hapsburg Empire...and historic Prague.

Please contact Carleen Murphy at 815-385-0025 or [email protected] for more information or a reservation packet. Page 8 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

THIS WEEK OUR TABERNACLE CANDLE The following have been given a share in the Passion of our BURNS FOR: Lord Jesus Christ. Please remember them in your prayers. THE ODAHOWSKI FAMILY † May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ Bolded names have recently been added to the prayer list. presence in the Tabernacle welcome them Marie Asuquo + Vinnie Baldocchi + Rev. Robert Balog + Jo- into His eternal presence. sephine Beninato + Margaret Bedulski + Ron Bergsma + Su- Saturday, March 24 - Lenten Weekday; Memorial of san Bjork + Sr. Eleanor Blake SSF + Michaela Bogdanske + Blessed Oscar Romero, Bishop & Martyr Dave Boger + Irene Bole + Bill Bolger + Michael & Kathleen 4:00 PM Mass - † The Walsh Smith Family Bonagura + Kale Brenner + Mark Brown + Martessa Brown- low + Deen Bryan + Jake Brzovich + Rev. Thomas Burr + Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Anna Ciesielka + Bridget Clarke + Thomas Clifford + Susan Lord (Brefeld) Coston + Joe Cromer + Lee Ann DeMarais + Jean- 7:00 AM Mass - † Arthur “Norm” Halbrendt ette Dentro + Marya Dixon + Geri Dryer + Heather Dufthiemer 9:00 AM Mass - † Earl Johnson + Richard Dunther + Frank & Lee Estis + Mary Ann Faren- 11:00 AM Mass - † Deceased Members of the Matthew & zena + Kris Felix + Annette Feller + Patricia Flynn + Charlotte Brooks Families Fournier + James Foster + James B. Foster + Robert & Helen Monday, March 26 - Monday of Holy Week Foster + Ruth Franger + David Freund + Kay Godina + Chris- 8:00 AM Mass - † Dr. Gerard Dominique topher Goerdt + LeAnn Golembeiski + Gregory Lee Graham +

Tuesday, March 27 - Tuesday of Holy Week Sandra Gregoire + George Haegler + Gary Hackney + Cathe- 8:00 AM Mass - † Theodore Pitzen rine Hansen + Stephanie Hansen + June Harris + Bill Hart- mann + Peter Harwood + Robbie Harwood + Greg Haze + Wednesday, March 28 - Wednesday of Holy Week George Haze Jr. + Mary Haze + Jeanette Heinisch + Lance 8:00 AM Mass - † Harold Frett Heinz + Carolyn Herriges + Harry Hettermann + Emil Houda +

Thursday, March 29 - Holy Thursday James Houda + Eileen Huff + Ann Hurley + Steven Jaszka + 7:00 PM Mass - † Julian, Evelyn, Rosalia & David Scripp Mary Fran Jones + Mark Jozefik + Kathy Kane + Garry Keller + Maura Kirchner + William Kirchner + Elaine Kolner + Dan Friday, March 30 - Friday of the Passion of the Lord Kowelec + Debbie LeBlanc + Beverly Linsner + Kenneth Lud- 8:00 AM Morning Prayer wig + Brian Lundquist + Lauriel Luther + Michael Major + Jo- 2:00 PM Stations of the Cross anne Maloney + Carol Makowski + Carmella Mazzullo + 3:00 PM Passion of Our Lord Norita McAndrews + Kathleen McLaughlin + Heriberto & Saturday, March 31 - Holy Saturday Elisama Medina + Been Meek + Anthony P. Melone + Ann 7:30 PM Easter Vigil - † Joan Preston Miller + Alice Mirro + John Mostyn + Sheila Murphy + Arianna

Sunday, April 1 - Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of Nelson + Jean Neumann + Margaret Ann Neumann + Chris- the Lord sie Noble + Christine Nylander + Mary Jo O’Brien + Eddie 7:00 AM Mass - † John Huff O’Connor + Tom O’Conner + Bill Ogryzek Jr. + Jacqueline 9:00 AM Mass - † Dolores Johnson O’Laughlin + Renata Pokorski + Ann Pugliese + Cheryl Rab- 11:00 AM Mass - † Baldino & Ferrara Families ine + Deborah Rannie + Dorothy Reinboldt + Chuck Riemma + Richard Robinson + Danelle & Mike Rockwell + Ron & Lyd- We pray for those who have recently died ia Rother + Larry Rother + Joan Rubino + Lincoln Scatena + Helen Schaefer + Shirley Schweder + J.L. Shade + Bud & Emma Quid Val Siemon + Ken Sien + Marianne Simon + Nick Stevens + Grace Bolger Stilling + Terri Swanson + Collin Swedberg + We remember those serving our country Kathleen Swedberg + Frank Sweeney + Ronald Sweetwood + Audrey Teller + Marie Thonn + Drew Thorstenson + Michael SPC Sara Mahan, Wisconsin National Guard Walsh + Jane Wiedemann + Kevin Wellington + Paul Wem- Tech Sgt. Timothy Davis, USAF Bagram AFB Afghanistan ber + Michael Werner + Brynlee Wold + Robert Zeller + Jen- Staff Sgt. Paul Reber, Whiteman Airforce Base, Missouri nifer Zielinski 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 Please review the above list and if you and/or your relative Sgt. Kennon Speciale, USMC, Yuma, AZ is on the list and has recovered and is no longer in need of our prayers, please contact the parish office to have his/ Pvt. Ben Zeller, USMC, Camp Pendleton her name removed. Thank you. Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Page 9 Week At A Glance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Holy Thursday Good Friday Holy Saturday Easter Sunday March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 March 30 March 31 April 1 7:30AM 7:30AM 7:30AM 7:00PM 8:00AM 6:30AM 6:30AM Confession Confession Confession Mass of the Morning Prayer That Man Is You Rosary Lord’s Supper 7:45AM 7:45AM 7:45AM 8:30PM 2:00PM 8:00AM 7:00AM Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Adoration Stations of the Legion of Mary Mass Blessed Cross Sacrament 8:00AM 8:00AM 7:30AM 9:00PM 3:00PM 11:00AM 8:30AM Mass Mass 24 Hour Exposi- Seven Church Passion of our Easter Basket Rosary tion Ends Visit Lord Blessing

6:00PM 8:30AM 8:00AM 7:30PM 9:00AM Pack 351 24 Hour Exposi- Mass Easter Vigil Mass Wolves tion Blessed Sacrament

7:00PM 6:00PM 8:30AM 10:30AM Bible Study - Cursillo: Rosary & Color Coded Room Legend Rosary The Eucharist Women’s Group Divine Chaplet Church Hoban Room Boylan Lane Room Montini Primary Grounds 6:30PM 7:00PM 11:00AM Rosary with the Easter Vigil/ Library Music Room Youth Mass Music Ministry RCIA Practice Lounge

7:00PM 7:00PM Muldoon Hall/ Rectory Offsite Kitchen Celebration Cursillo: Choir Men’s Group

7:00PM St. Vincent dePaul

St. Patrick Compassionate Care Ministry Readings for the Week

If you or a loved one is homebound and una- Divine Office: Week II ble to attend Weekend Mass, but would like to have prayers and receive the Blessed Sacrament, please contact the Com- Monday: Is 42:1-7; Ps 27:1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 passionate Care Ministry through the parish office at parishof- Tuesday: Is 49:1-6; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 [email protected] or 815-385-0025. A member of Wednesday: Is 50:4-9a; Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; the ministry will make contact with you or your loved one to Mt 26:14-25 setup a time for a weekly Sunday visit. Thursday: Chrism Mass: Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9; Ps 89:21-22, 25, 27; Rv 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 Friday: Is 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 -- 19:42 Saturday: a) Gn 1:1 -- 2:2; Ps 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; or Ps 33:4-7, 12-13, 20-22; b) Gn 22:1-18 ; Ps 16: 5, 8-11; c) Ex 14:15 -- 15:1; Ex 15:1-6, 17-18; d) Is 54:5-14; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; e) Is 55:1-11; Is 12:2-6; f) Bar 3:9-15, 32 -- 4:4; Ps 19:8-11; g) Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28; Ps 42:3, 5; 43:3-4 h) Rom 6:3-11; i) Ps 118:1-2, 16- 17, 22-23; Mk 16:1-7 Sunday: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mk 16:1-7 Page 10 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Finance News Vocation Corner: He Must Increase, I Must Decrease The Offering Report for the Week Ending March 18th was not available due to the early print deadline for this week- Throughout this Lenten season we recognize that Jesus end’s bulletin. It will be printed in next weekend’s bulletin. Christ had a specific goal in mind. Which was to save His Thank you for your understanding. people. In choosing to save others He had to give up everything including His life. In light of this we recognize that every person is called to become more like Christ. Only in We Are Soooo Close… becoming like Christ do we discover our true vocation. For everyone's ultimate vocation is to become a Saint! So dur- ...Still - Not There Yet!!! ing the conclusion of this Lenten season ask Christ what We still haven’t reached things you are holding on to that are not of Him. Things that are getting in the way of you being Christ to others. our parish goal for the For we must die to ourselves, pick up our cross and follow 2017 Diocesan Appeal Him. The more and more you allow yourself to die, and

Thank you for your support of our Diocesan decrease the more Jesus Christ will increase. Then as He Stewardship Appeal (DSA) over the past years. fills you up He will point you to your proper vocation. Now when you wake up every morning say this simple prayer... Did You Forget to donate in 2017? 'Jesus Christ I must decrease, so that you can increase. Let’s Give it One More Push Let me die this day so that you can truly live.' Make this There Is Still Time!!! prayer everyday for a month and then after the month is over look back and ask yourself, 'Am I more like Him?' Our Diocese needs all its parishes’ financial support to sus- - Fr. Kyle Manno tain the programs they provide for us. Your participation is crucial to meeting our goal and our parish still needs your contribution in order to complete the current campaign.

PLEASE prayerfully consider being a part of the 2017 DSA and participate by placing your donation in the collection basket before the end of April.

New: You can now donate to DSA through our website!!!

We recommend you to take advantage of GiveCentral, our convenient and safe online giving tool, which can be accessed on our parish website at www.stpatrickmchenry.org.

Thank you in advance for your generosity to our parish and Diocese. If you have any questions, please contact Carla Odahowski at 815-385-0025 or at [email protected].

A winter health scare motivated a local elderly woman to lose a significant amount of weight. As she stayed current with the payment plan for her medical bills, she found she was unable to afford the smaller -sized clothing she needed or the food necessary to make it between social security payments. St. Vincent dePaul was able to assist with the purchase of a new coat, several bags of food and a gift certificate to Salvation Army. Your contributions to the Poor Box allow our elderly neighbors to live among us with dignity. Mat- thew 7:12 “So always treat others as you would like them to treat you, that is the Law and the Prophets.” Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Page 11

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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD April 1: Easter—NO CLOW April 8: Shannon Caruso, Ellen Sharp

COMPASSIONATE CARE—MCHENRY VILLA Parish Staff April 1: Brian Aalto April 8: Tad DePorter Cecilia Adams Shelly Knight Music Director Receptionist CENTEGRA—MCHENRY HOSPITAL [email protected] [email protected] April 3: Bill Preston & Cheryl Rabine April 10: Roger & Cheryl Kriewaldt Bonnie Curry John Lesniewski Coordinator of RE Youth Ministry Leader CARING FRIENDS—Alden Terrace [email protected] [email protected] April 3: Gary Schaefer, Marie Galan April 10: Maureen Montressor Megan Doherty Kenne Ludwig Secretary Bookkeeper ALTAR LINEN DUTY [email protected] [email protected] April 2: Leanne Herda April 9: Kathy Kokoszka Steve Doherty Carleen Murphy Cemetery Director Liturgy Director CHURCH / ALTAR CLEANING [email protected] [email protected] April 2: Marie Galan, Leanne Herda April 9: Billie Crotty, Lisa Godzicki Cori Fiore Carla Odahowski Media Coordinator Director of Stewardship Development COLLECTION COUNTERS [email protected] [email protected] March 26: Carol Freund, Ellen Mahan, Mary Ann DeMar, Sue Rother, Bitsy Schaefer Lisa Johnson John Pitzen April 2: All Leaders Youth Ministry Maintenance [email protected] Page 12 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Liturgical Ministry Schedule March 31 April 1 April 1 April 1 Apr. 2-4 Ministry Holy Saturday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Mon/Wed. 8:00AM 7:30 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Apr. 5 Thur. 9:00AM Robert McLaughlin Karen Weideman Brian Arnet Allissa DeLozier Lector Volunteer Belinda Veillon Kelly Keil Steve Doherty Carla Odahowski Jacque Swider/ Sacristan Tim Madden Jim Perdue Michelle Gahgan Kelley Orr Carleen Murphy Carl Smith Carole Manion Michelle Orr Cheryl McLaughlin Megan Doherty Annette Cuda Mac DeLozier Eucharistic Keith Adams Nancy Schwall NONE Ellen Mahan Lisa Godzicki Susan Rother Alice Arnet Ministers OPEN OPEN OPEN Althea Schwartz OPEN OPEN Tim Madden John Paul Cyboran Will Michalik Emily Gahgan Joseph Cyboran Alex Odahowski Servers No Servers Courtney Sensabaugh Robert Eschenbacher OPEN OPEN Kaylie Szczepanik OPEN OPEN Lucas Adams Gary Hackney Lou Vernagallo Tommy Michalik Mike Unterfenger Rick Quinn OPEN Mike Mocogni Ushers OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN NONE OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN Gift Bill & Patti Preston NONE OPEN OPEN NONE Bearers

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