SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
April 17, 2016
St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church
3500 Washington Street McHenry, Illinois 60050 PH: 815-385-0025 Fax: 815-385-0861 Rel. Ed. 815-385-2959
Rev. Godwin N. Asuquo, Pastor ([email protected])
Dennis Holian, Deacon ([email protected])
Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00(Noon)—1:00 PM
Friday: 8:30AM—Noon
Website WWW.STPATRICKMCHENRY.ORG
General Email [email protected]
Mass Times Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00 AM Thursday: 9:00 AM w/Montini (September-May) 8:00 AM (June—August) First Friday: 8:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Communion Service Friday (other than First Friday): 8:00AM Rosary 40 minutes before Saturday Mass 30 minutes before Sunday Masses Wednesdays 8:30 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:00—3:30 PM 30 minutes before daily Mass or by appointment
Holy Hour with Benediction Saturday 3:00 PM (September-May)
Catholic Schools Montini Middle School 815-385-1022 Montini Primary Center 815-385-5380 Marian Central 815-338-4220 Page 2 Fourth Sunday of Easter Dear Friends in Christ,
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is also known as “Good Shepherd Sunday” and “World Day of Prayer for Vocations” when we pray for vocations. The readings throughout the fifty days of the Easter season aid our appreciation of God’s merciful love through the Paschal Mystery: the suffering, death and rising of Jesus. On Easter we recalled that in dying, Jesus destroyed our death and in rising He restored our life with God in eternity. The Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy) met us in the upper room for a renewed friendship with Jesus through His merciful love expressed in the Eucharistic feast. Last Sunday called our attention to the opportunity that Jesus gives us for a recommitment following the example of Peter who, in-spite of the denial, was given a second chance. This Fourth Sunday of Easter invites us to meet with the
Good Shepherd. It is also an invitation for us to nurture our relationship with Him by LISTENING to His voice.
On Good Shepherd Sunday, that is “World Day of Prayer for Vocations”, we pray for vocations (call) to the priesthood and religious life. Strictly these are for those invited to ordained ministry, whom the Lord Jesus calls to shepherd in His name. In general it could include all who act in place of shepherds. “Without priests there will be no Eucharist,” that is, the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity through which Jesus, the Good Shepherd, feeds His flock sacramentally. In the Old Testament God shepherded His people beyond all wants, according to Psalm 23. This Old Testament image of the good shepherd finds fulfillment in Jesus who goes in search of us, shows compassion and sees us “as sheep without a shep- herd” (Matt 9:36). Above all He lays down His life for His sheep (John 10:11). As a shepherd, Jesus acknowledges the sheep, “my sheep hear my voice, I know them and they follow me“ (John 10:27). Thus He knows us by name and treats each one of us as though we were the only one who ever existed. That is to say, He gives them eternal life and no one can take it away from the sheep.
Vocation strikes at the core of eternal life. The word vocation is derived from Latin VOCARE, where we derive words like; vocal; voice; volume etc. It simply means to call. In the Church there are two sacraments of vocation, through which God calls us to eternal life, namely, Matrimony (Christian Marriage - in the Church) and Holy Orders (religious and single lives). The Fourth Sunday of Easter however concentrates on vocations to the Priesthood (Deaconate) and Religious Life. Do you think God is calling you to the priesthood or religious life? The priesthood makes the Eucharist alive and is also at the service of other sacraments. It reveals Jesus the Good Shepherd who leads His flock to eternal pastures.
Together let us pray that God should touch the hearts of our children allowing them to consider giving themselves to the Lord in the Priesthood and Religious Life. Let us also pray for marriages so that couples may see their matrimony as an expression of Christ’s love for His spouse, the Church, a response to the Good Shepherd’s (God) call for them to come to eternal pastures.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Godwin
Henri Nouwen had this to say about our relationship with our spiritual leaders as shepherds:
The Shepherd and the Sheep Spiritual leadership is the leadership of the Good Shepherd. As Jesus says, good shepherds know their sheep, and their sheep know them (see John 10:14). There must be a true mutuality between shepherds and their sheep. Good leaders know their own, and their own know them. Between them is mutual trust, mutual openness, mutual care, and mutual love. To fol- low our leaders we cannot be afraid of them, and to lead our followers we need their encouragement and support. Jesus calls himself the Good Shepherd to show the great intimacy that must exist between leaders and those entrusted to them. Without such intimacy, leadership easily becomes oppressive
Loving Our Spiritual Leaders Religious leaders, priests, ministers, rabbis, and imams can be admired and revered but also hated and despised. We expect that our religious leaders will bring us closer to God through their prayers, teaching, and guidance. Therefore, we watch their behavior carefully and listen critically to their words. But precisely because we expect them, often without fully realizing it, to be superhuman, we are easily disappointed or even feel betrayed when they prove to be just as human as we are. Thus, our unmitigated admiration quickly turns into unrestrained anger.
Let's try to love our religious leaders, forgive them their faults, and see them as brothers and sisters. Then we will enable them, in their brokenness, to lead us closer to the heart of God.
Laying Down Your Life for Your Friends Good Shepherds are willing to lay down their lives for their sheep (see John 10:11). As spiritual leaders walking in the foot- steps of Jesus, we are called to lay down our lives for our people. This laying down might in special circumstances mean dy- ing for others. But it means first of all making our own lives—our sorrows and joys, our despair and hope, our loneliness and
experience of intimacy—available to others as sources of new life. One of the greatest gifts we can give them is ourselves. We offer consolation and comfort, especially in moments of crisis, when we say: “Do not be afraid, I know what your are living and I am living it with you. You are not alone.” Thus we become Christ-like shepherds Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 3
St. Patrick Parish Council
Finalizing of those who will be charter members in this new parish based council takes place at our next meeting on Wednesday, April 20th. The Membership Application for any man of the parish 18+ who wishes to be a part of this council MUST be received by the parish office no later than Monday April 18th. Applications are available at the parish office. All NEW Knights, should attend the April 20th meeting which will begin at 7:00PM in Mul- doon Hall—this will be your first step into the Knights. This meeting is closed to all but new or current members of the order. Please call the parish office (815-385-0025) if you have any questions.
Are you Celebrating Your Marriage Anniversary in April?
Then Let us Know! There will be a blessing for April Anniversary couples, including wid- ows and widowers, at the end of each mass on the 23rd and 24th of April. The Marriage Ministry would like to ex- tend our congratulations in the church bulletin. Please con- tact either the parish office (815-385-0025) or Anne or An- gelo Rodriguez with your anniversary date and number of years of marriage by Monday, April 18th.
Jubilee Year of Mercy Fourth Sunday of Easter Good Shepherd Sunday St. Patrick’s World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Ladies Guild This Sunday celebrates Jesus as "the Good Annual Alden Terrace Shepherd." When announcing this Jubilee Year of Mercy, Pope Francis focused on Jesus' Birthday Party "lost sheep" parable in Luke. "[Who] among you," Jesus asks, "having a hundred sheep and losing one of them The St. Patrick Ladies Guild will be hosting the annual would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after “Birthday Party” and Mother’s Day celebration at Alden the lost one until he finds it?" (Luke 15:4). A reasonable Terrace Nursing Home on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 2 answer? "No responsible shepherd who wants to keep the p.m. Donations of cake, cookies, brownies, ice cream, ice job!" Yet Jesus considers one lost person supremely im- cream toppings, fresh fruit and sugar-free items will be portant and suggests blaming the shepherd. The sheep greatly appreciated. Due to new regulations, all baked didn't "go astray," the shepherd "lost" it. Thus, "when he goods must be store-bought. Items may be brought to does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great Alden Terrace starting at noon. Volunteers are needed to joy" (15:5). That tender image of Jesus adorns the simple help bring residents down starting at 1:15. If you can help cross Pope Francis has always worn, the Good Shepherd with residents, donate food, or help serve please call Mary gently carrying the lost sheep home on his shoulders. Dur- Pollock at 815-385-1168. The residents of Alden Terrace ing this Jubilee Year of Mercy, may we, who once were are very excited and appreciative for this wonderful event. lost ourselves but now are found, join Jesus in seeking, Thank you for your kindness and generosity. finding, and gently carrying home at least one precious lamb. --Peter Scagnelli, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.
“Misericordes sicut Pater” (Be Merciful as your heavenly Father) Page 4 Fourth Sunday of Easter
Good Shepherd Sunday Divine Mercy As A Way Of Life Part 2 THE SHEPHERD'S FLOCK Deeds of Mercy In Christian art, the earliest depictions of Jesus Christ were not of his crucifixion or of His resurrection. The first Our Lord’s words: “I demand from you deeds known renderings of Jesus show Him as the Good Shep- of mercy, which are to arise out of love for herd, the image put before us in today's readings. In the me. You are to show mercy to your neigh- Gospel passage Jesus reveals that He is the shepherd bors always and everywhere. You must not and his followers are His "flock." shrink from this or try to excuse or absolve yourself from it. I am giving you three ways of exercising In the first and second readings, we are told more about mercy toward your neighbor: the first by deed, the second the flock. The passage from Acts assures us that both by word, and the third by prayer. In these degrees is con- Jews and Gentiles are called to follow Jesus. It is faith, not tained the fullness of mercy, and it is unquestionable proof birthright, that makes us part of the company of believers. of love for Me. By this means a soul glorifies and pays In the passage from the book of Revelation we learn that reverence for My mercy” (Diary of St. Faustina Kowalska the flock that follows this Lamb of God will also be washed #742) in His blood. They will endure a time of trial before they enjoy eternal life. Be assured of the promise, we are told, “ . . . Write this for the many souls who are often worried but know there is a price to be paid. because they do not have the material means with which to carry out an act of mercy. Yet spiritual mercy, which Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co requires neither permission or storehouses, is much more meritorious and is within the grasp of every soul. If a soul does not exercise mercy somehow or other, it will not ob- tain My mercy on the day of judgment. Oh, if souls only knew how to gather eternal treasure for themselves they would not be judged, for they would forestall My judgment with their mercy.” (Diary #1317)
*Printed with permission: Marians of the Immaculate Concep- tion. Marian Press, Stockbridge MA 01263
World Day of Prayer is observed today, Sunday, April Want to know more?? Check out www.thedivinemercy.org 17th, also known as "Good Shepherd Sunday." The pur- The cable network EWTN does the Chaplet of Divine Mercy daily pose of this day is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction at 3:00p.m, The Hour of Mercy (2:00PM here) to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Please pray that young men and women hear and respond generously to the Lord's call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, societies of ap- ostolic life or secular institutes. You can find many re- sources to promote a culture of vocations on the USCCB Vocations webpage (www.usccb.org/vocations).
A Prayer for Vocations Congratulations to Almighty and eternal God, in your unfailing love you pro- Alex Odahowski who vide ministers for your Church. We pray for those whom won 2nd place for you call to serve the Church of Rockford as priests. Inspire speed at the Black- in them a generous response. Grant them courage and hawk Council Annual vision to serve your people. May their lives and service call Pinewood Derby. He your people to respond to the presence of your Spirit represented Cub Scout among us that, faithful to the Gospel and hope of Jesus the Pack #351 which is Christ, we may: announce glad tidings to the poor proclaim chartered through St. liberty to captives, set prisoners free and renew the face of Patrick Church! Here is the earth Alex with his trophy! Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 5
We are very excited to announce the Vacation Bible School registration forms are available on the St. Patrick website and at the RE office. The dates of Cave Quest: Following Je- sus, the Light of the World are June 13th through the 17th. We meet at 9:00AM and are done by 12:20PM. Each day we will explore the rock-solid foundation of Jesus’ love. We will sing, create, play, act, eat, learn and pray! We also need teen and adult volunteers to help us maximize the potential of the week! Please return the forms to the RE office no later than May 23. Please call the RE office, 815-385-2959, if you have any questions.
Congratulations to Grace Rodriguez, the St. Patrick recipient of the Knights of Columbus Council 1288 $1000 Scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Grace was presented with her award by Pete Krawczyk at the end of the 9:00AM Mass last Sunday. Here she is pic- tured with Pete and Fr. Godwin
Reservation Flyers available in the Narthex, Chapel, Parish Office or Website (www.stpatrickmchenry.org) OR Reservations can be made online via www.pilgrimages.com/stpatrickmchenry.
175th Anniversary Year Time Capsule Project Volunteers Needed
Please consider participating in our effort to put together a “Let the children come to me, that’s what Jesus said.” time capsule from our 175th Anniversary Year. If you have Father Godwin pictured with some of our youngest parish- experience with this type of project or would like to volun- ioners (representing both our RE program and Montini) teer to help with this project/event, please call the parish after the 9AM Mass last Sunday. office at (815-385-0025). Page 6 Fourth Sunday of Easter
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.
WILLIAM HARTMANN II Bolded names have recently been added to the prayer list. † May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle welcome him Jean Adams + Stanley Alm + Theresa Anderson + Pat Ansell + into His eternal presence. Marie Asuquo + Josephine Beninato + Margaret Bedulski + Ron Bergsma + Susan Bjork + Sr. Eleanor Blake SSF + Michaela Saturday, April 16 - Easter Weekday Bogdanske + Dave Boger + Irene Bole + Kale Brenner + Mark 4:00 PM Mass - † Bertha Bergsma Brown + Tim Brown + Deen Bryan + Jake Brzovich + Lillian Sunday, April 17 - Fourth Sunday of Easter Cairns + Anthony & Marguerite Canzoneri + Tracy Christensen + 7:00 AM Mass - † Marge Siemon Anna Ciesielka + Bridget Clarke + Thomas Clifford + Susan 9:00 AM Mass - † Anna Fellinger (Brefeld) Coston + Bob Coughlin + Lee Ann DeMarais + Marya 11:00 AM Mass - † William Hartmann II Dixon + Joseph Dockendorff + Geri Dryer + Richard Dunther +
Monday, April 18 - Easter Weekday Joseph Eisele + Kris Felix + Annette Feller + James Foster + 8:00 AM Mass - † Dr. Gerard Dominique Robert & Helen Foster + Bernice Franger + David Freund + Kay Godina + Christopher Goerdt + Ray Greenwald + George Tuesday, April 19 - Easter Weekday Haegler + Gary Hackney + Catherine Hansen + Stephanie Han- 8:00 AM Mass - † Marjorie & James Flynn sen + Bill Hartmann + Peter Harwood + Robbie Harwood + Greg
Wednesday, April 20 - Easter Weekday Haze + George Haze Jr. + Mary Haze + Ralph Heaven + Jean- 8:00 AM Mass - † Julian, Evelyn, Rosalia & David Scripp ette Heinisch + Lance Heinz + Carolyn Herriges + Emil Houda + James Houda + Eileen Huff + Ann Hurley + Steven Jaszka + Thursday, April 21 - Easter Weekday; Memorial of Saint Mark Jozefik + Sharon Justice + Maura Kirchner + William Kirch- Anselm, Bishop & Doctor of the Church ner + Elaine Kolner + Dan Kowelec + Beverly Linsner + Deacon 9:00 AM Mass - † Rita Sayler Dan Kray + Brian Lundquist + Lauriel Luther + Michael Major + Friday, April 22 - Easter Weekday Joanne Maloney + Carol Makowski + Elaine Marshall + Donald 8:00 AM Communion Service Marski + Norita McAndrews + Kathleen McLaughlin + Jeanne Ludwig + Heriberto & Elisama Medina + Been Meek + Alice Mirro Saturday, April 23 - Easter Weekday; Memorial of Saint + John Mostyn + Sheila Murphy + Arianna Nelson + Jean Neu- George, Martyr; Memorial of St. Adalbert, Bishop & mann + Chrissie Noble + Mary Jo O’Brien + Eddie O’Connor + Martyr Tom O’Conner + Bill Ogryzek Jr. + Renata Pokorski + Deborah 4:00 PM Mass - † Michael Golbeck Rannie + Dorothy Reinboldt + Chuck Riemma + Richard Robin- Sunday, April 24 - Fifth Sunday of Easter son + Ron & Lydia Rother + Larry Rother + Susan Rother + Joan 7:00 AM Mass - † Kathy O’Brien Rubino + Terri Sawin + Lincoln Scatena + Helen Schaefer + J.L. 9:00 AM Mass - † Henry Buczek Shade + Ken Sien + Marianne Simon + Elizabeth Serritella-Smith 11:00 AM Mass - † Michael & John Schimming + Jim Smith + Geraldine Smith + Nick Stevens + Terri Swanson + Collin Swedberg + Kathleen Swedberg + Frank Sweeney + Let us pray for those who have recently died Ronald Sweetwood + Drew Thorstenson + Phyllis Venable + Jim Wegener + Kathy Wehrheim + Kevin Wellington + Paul Wember + Michael Werner + Mary Ann Whittenhall + Robert Zeller Tom Low, Joyce Lynn Smith
Let us remember those serving our country The children of St. Patrick, both Montini PFC Sara Mahan, Army-Wisconsin National Guard, and RE students, who are in the 2nd Fort Leonard Wood MO. grade ask for your prayers during the PFC Hayden Troy Canning, USMC, Camp Pendleton next 3 weeks as they prepare to receive Tech Sgt. Timothy Davis, USAF Bagram AFB Afghanistan the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Airman First Class Paul Reber Eucharist for the first time.
Corpsman Ean Reid, U.S. Navy, Camp Pendleton This coming weekend (April 23rd) they will attend their Sgt. Daniel Snow & Sgt. Melissa Snow, U.S. Army, retreat in final preparation for these sacraments. The fol- Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas lowing Saturday, April 30th, they will encounter Jesus’s LTC Thomas Snow, U.S. Army, South Korea Mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and then on CPL Kennon Speciale, USMC, Yuma, AZ Saturday, May 7th they will receive Jesus in the Eucharist Pvt. Ben Zeller, USMC, Camp Pendleton for the first time.
Prayer for First Reconciliation Forgiving Father, you are with these children as they begin their journey to your forgiveness. Open their ears, minds, and hearts to the teaching of your Son. Fill them with the Spirit of love, peace, joy, and kindness. Amen. Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 7 Week At A Glance Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24
7:30 7:30 7:30 9:00AM 7:45 AM 6:00AM 6:30AM Confession Confession Confession Mass Morning Prayer That Man is You Rosary
7:45 AM 7:45 AM 7:45 AM 6:00PM 8:00AM 7:30AM 7:00AM Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Morning Prayer Youth Choir Communion SvDP Bridges Mass Service to Hope
8:00AM 8:00AM 8:00AM 6:30PM 8:00AM 8:30AM Mass Mass Mass LOTW Legion of Mary Rosary Small Community
7:00PM 3:00PM 8:30AM 7:00PM 8:30AM 9:00AM Doors of Mercy Montini Spring Rosary & Bereavement 1st Comm. Mass Concert Divine Chaplet Ministry Retreat
4:30PM 6:00PM 7:00PM 3:00PM 9:05AM RE RE Class EADM Prayer Holy Hour CLOW Cenacle
4:45PM 6:00PM 3:00PM 10:00AM RE Class Montini Service Color Coded Confession RCIA Club Room Legend 6:00PM 7:00PM Church Hoban 3:20PM 10:00AM Cursillo: Cursillo: Room Rosary Marriage Women’s Group Men’s Group Ministry Boylan Room Lane Room 6:00PM 7:00PM 4:00PM 10:30AM Grounds Montini Scouts #351 Narcotics Mass Rosary Pack Mtg. Anon. Primary Hoban/Boylan Music 7:00PM 7:00PM (Library) Room 11:00AM Celebration KofC Mass Choir (St. Pat) Muldoon Hall/ Rectory Kitchen 7:00PM KOC (St. Pat) Youth Lounge
Welcome to the Readings for the Week Newly Baptized Divine Office: Week IV
Ryan David Donahue & Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4; Jn 10:11-18 Adam Benjamin Donahue Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7; Jn 10:22-30
Sons of Wednesday: Acts 12:24 -- 13:5a; Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8; Jn 12:44-50 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25; Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20 Daniel & Allison Donahue Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab; Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4; Jn 14:7-14 Baptized April 10, 2016 Sunday: Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35
Word of Life
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Finance News Marian Central Faculty Opening 2016-17
Collection Report for the Week Ending Full-Time April 10, 2016 Science Teacher Number of Families with Envelopes: 960 (Physical Science & Biology)
Weekly Stewardship Apply at www.marian.com Weekly Envelopes 236 25% $8,510 or email Mrs. Barbara Villont, Principal at [email protected] Loose $782 Children’s Envelopes $89 McHenry Council #1288 Total $9,381
Budget for Week $10,000
Excess (Shortage) ($619) WHEN: Saturday, April 30, 2016 “HOPE TAKES ACTION” SEMINAR Doors Open at 6:00PM Game Starts at 7:00PM Hope Takes Action will be presenting WHERE: Holy Apostles “Bridges Out of Poverty”, an educational Father Sherry Parish Center seminar required for volunteers who wish to participate in this program, on Saturday, April 23, from COST: $5.00 per person / $50.00 per table 7:30am to 3:00 pm in the Lane Room. There is a $20 fee to cover cost of books, materials, lunch and refresh- Come and have a great time. Free Popcorn and snacks. ments. For more information or to pre-register, visit hope- Pop, beer, wine, water, coffee and Pizza served for a small fee. 50/50 Raffle. takesaction.net or email [email protected] Contact John Vleck at 815-388-5260 or Starting a new job is exciting, but waiting for Email him at [email protected] for a reservation. that first paycheck can be stressful and diffi- Reservations are limited so call as soon as possible. cult, even more so when bills must be paid. A 40 year old man recently found himself hopelessly behind with his Nicor and McHenry Council #1288 ComEd bills after a long job hunt and then delays in re- Annual Flower Sale ceiving his first paychecks from his new employer. Vincen- tians made partial payments on both of these utility bills so Spring has sprung, the snow is done, and it’s that services would continue until this gentleman can time for the Knights of Columbus annual flower sale. A begin making payments again. Proud and hard-working, wide variety of plants are available including: bedding this man was deeply appreciative of the assistance from plants and other annuals, flower pouches, hanging bas- SVdP and our parishioners. kets, vegetables, herbs, perennials, hostas and grasses. “But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the The best way to make sure of getting what you want is to hope of he afflicted ever perish.” Psalm 9:18 order your plants before the sale. Pre-sale order forms are available on the Knights of Columbus McHenry Council #1288 website (www.koc1288.org) or in the back of church. Orders are due May 2nd and will be available for pick-up the day of the sale. The sale will be held May 21st from 10:00AM to 2:00PM in the Church of Holy Apostles parking lot. Additional flowers will be available on the day of sale. All proceeds from the sale sup- port Catholic education through the Karolyn Huinker Tuition Assistance Fund at Montini School. If you have any questions, please con- tact either Wayne Miczek at 815-814-3885 or Jason Marsh at 815-245-3764.
Important Dates: May 2nd - Pre sale orders are due May 21st - Order pickup and sale Thank you for your support. Fourth Sunday of Easter Page 9 The good news of the Gospel reminds us that we are God’s people, the sheep of His flock! Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection we are given the ultimate gift of eternal life! Let these amazing truths fill you and your marriage relationship with His love and peace. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are May 20-22 in Crystal Lake, IL; June 10-12 in Oconomowoc, WI and July 29-31 in Madison, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alife- timeoflove.org or call (888)574-5653.
Vocations Corner: World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Although we ought to pray for Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life everyday, today is a very special day because it is the Annual World Day for Prayer for Voca- tions. It is a day to recall how prayer has borne fruit in our own lives and to joyfully pay it forward for men and women throughout the world who have yet to discern their call. So too it is a day to be filled with gratitude for all that God has done in our lives. It is a day to thank God for creating us out of love and in turn for having a plan for the lives of every soul that walks this earth.
When I was a seminarian, I remember that complete strangers would frequently come up to me and tell me that I was in their prayers. This gave me so much joy and con- fidence because I knew that I had a whole army of prayer warriors backing me up as I continued forward in my de- sire to follow God’s will each day. TODAY you have an opportunity to be a part of this army for billions of people throughout the world that either do not know yet what God is calling them to or that don’t even know that they should be striving to follow God’s plan in their lives! So I ask you to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY in a special way today and know Montini Catholic School has a few slots open in our that it wouldn’t be a bad idea to keep it up tomorrow and FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN program. If you are inter- the next day as well. Happy World Day of Prayer for Voca- ested in setting up a tour or would like registration infor- tions! mation, please call the Primary Center at 815-385-5380.
Come and join us for a night of fun, dinner, drinks, live entertainment, prizes galore all for a great cause!
Tickets are $40 each or purchase a table of 8 for $224. All proceeds benefit the St. Joseph Capi- tal Campaign.
Call the St. Joseph Parish Office to reserve your tickets: 815-678-7421. Page 10 Fourth Sunday of Easter Liturgical Ministry Schedule
April 23 April 24 April 24 April 24 Apr. 25-28 Ministry Saturday Sunday Sunday Sunday Mon.-Wed. 8:00AM 4:00 PM 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Thurs. 9:00AM
Belinda Veillon Katie Cone OPEN Lector Sally Hodge Volunteer Bitsy Schaefer Steve Doherty Peter Krawczyk Sacristan Bill Preston Geri Davis Steve Link OPEN Mon./Thurs. Phyllis Reed Jim Perdue Megan Doherty Christine Burkhardt Carleen Murphy Eucharistic Michelle Gahgan Karen Weideman Mary Kate Gregg Carleen Murphy Tues./Wed./Fri. Ministers Tim Madden Sandy Perdue Cristine Bunting Althea Schwartz Geri Davis Ellen Mahan Mary Ellen Feeney Tim Madden Bill Schmitz
Vincent Broughton Jodie Cone Santino Fiore Servers Ryan Saxelby No Servers Lindsay Cone Samuel Herda Jake Boreland Payton Sensabaugh Marjie Cone Jack Newton Gary Baseley Jim Miller John Huff Anthony Canzoneri David Mulick Rick Quinn John McGee Claire Harrison Ushers Anthony Canzoneri Ed Rous Manny Santello John Salemi Molly Harrison Mike Unterfenger John Simon Matthew Shelton Tom Harrison Gift OPEN NONE OPEN Phyllis Schimming NONE Bearers Rosary Bill Preston Mary Mattoon Anne Anderson Jim/Debbie Harding No Rosary
Ministry Schedule
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD ALTAR LINEN DUTY April 24: Lauren Hartmann, Ellen Sharp April 25: Rita Thennes May 1: Shannon Caruso, Johnathan Hopp, Dana Crow May 2: Kristine Hoffmann
COMPASSIONATE CARE—MCHENRY VILLA CHURCH / ALTAR CLEANING April 24: Chandra Broughton April 25: Mary Ann Bogdanske, Anne Anderson May 1: Carrie Sabatka May 2: Lisa Kearns, Leanne Herda
CENTEGRA—MCHENRY HOSPITAL COLLECTION COUNTERS April 26: Bill Preston & Tim Madden April 18: Kathy Schultz, Carrie Sabatka, Georgie Hopp, Bob & May 3: Pat Kane & Phyllis Schimming Millie Martin, Fred Farenzena April 25: Patti Preston, Carol Freund, Becky Lavato, Bitsy CARING FRIENDS—Alden Terrace Schaefer, Ruth Zabielski April 26: Carrie Sabatka, Marie Galan May 3: Tim Madden
Parish Staff Carla Odahowski—Office Manager Cecilia Adams—Music Director Bonnie Curry—Coordinator of RE Shelly Knight—Receptionist [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Patricia Rocko—Bookkeeper Lisa Johnson—Youth Director Sandy Speciale—Admin. Asst. RE Cori Fiore—Media Coordinator [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Steve Doherty—Cemetery Director Carleen Murphy —Liturgy Director Cheryl Delelio—Admin. Asst. RE Greg Freund—Maintenance [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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