The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 30, 2018 The Holy Family with a Palm Tree, 1506 Raphael ST. RAPHAEL the ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH ADDRESS PARISH STAFF 40000 North U.S. Highway 45, Old Mill Creek, Illinois 60046-7464 Fr. Michael McGovern, Pastor phone 847.395.3474 fax 847.395.3552 Dr. Gregory K. Webster, Deacon email [email protected] Ms. Annee Wynn, Coordinator of Religious Ed. St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church-Old Mill Creek Ms. Marirose Tan, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Mr. Alex Fries, Music Director The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Pastor’s Notes December 30, 2018 MARY, MOTHER OF GOD Tuesday, January 1, the Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under her tle: Mary, Mother of God (a holy day of obligaon: Mass on December 31 at 4:00 pm and January 1 at 9:00 am and 11:00 am). Since as early as 230 A.D., Chrisans referred to Mary as theotokos, which means “God- bearer”. By the fih century, there were some people who quesoned this tle, claiming that Mary was only the mother of Jesus’ human nature. The bishops gathered at the Council of Ephesus (431 A.D.) and the Council of Chalcedon (451 A.D.) taught definively that Christ is fully God and human and that these two natures are united in one person, Jesus Christ. Therefore, Mary could be called “Mother of God” because she gave birth to Jesus, who is fully divine as well as human. PRAY FOR OUR BISHOPS Pope Francis has encouraged the Bishops of the United States to make a silent retreat together as part of the spiritual renewal needed in the face of the abuse crisis. Cardinal Cupich has arranged for the retreat to take place at Mundelein Seminary on January 2-8. Over 200 bishops are expected to spend the days in prayer with two conferences each day presented by Father Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap. Please join me in prayer for our bishops each day of this week and also pray for those who have been vicms of abuse. Let’s ask the Holy Spirit to bring healing light into the darkness of this crisis. EXPLORING THE PRIESTHOOD Our Church is taking a number of steps to improve our vitality as a community of disciples. An important part of the life and health of the Church is having good priests along with consecrated men and women. Mundelein Seminary is hosing an “Exploring Priest Weekend” for men who are interested in learning more about becoming a Catholic priest. The next weekends are January 18- 20 and March 15-17. Please contact Father Tim Monahan, our Vocaon Director, at 312.534.8298 ([email protected]) for more informaon. THE WINDOWS You may have noced that another stained glass window has been installed in our church on December 18. Located on the north side, the window depicts the Virgin Mary and her mother St. Anne. The window, along with the other windows on the walls of our church, were made in Austria in the 1930’s and originally were part of St. Peter Canisius Church in Chicago (now closed). We have now used every window from St. Peter Canisius, and yet we sll have three clear windows in our church to be filled. Now what shall we do? I’ll share some thoughts on this in next week’s bullen. Merry Christmas! Happy New Year! Fr. Mike McGovern [email protected] Youth Ministry December 30, 2018 Youth Group News!!! Spring Semester 2019 Our Spring Semester schedule is now available. Stop by the desk in the narthex to get a copy of the new schedule. Like I menoned in my arcle last week, we will be meeng on Monday evenings (5- 7:00 pm) and Sunday aernoons (12-1:30). Note: You don’t need to be a parishioner of St. Raphael to join our Youth Group. First Meeng next Semester Our first youth group meeng of 2019 will be Monday evening, January 7 from 5pm-7:00 pm. It will be an Epiphany Social with dinner and games. We will also be going over the schedule of events. We will also have informaon provided for the March for Life in Chicago. Special Events for 2019 We have some special events coming in 2019! January 13 – March for Life in Chicago Friday, February 15 – Light the Night at Prince of Peace TBD – Trivia with Our Lady of the Lakes Parish Youth Group July 21-25 –Totus Tuus Summer Evening Program Watch the bullen and your emails for more details. If you are not on my email list already, please contact me. If you have any quesons, comments, or suggesons, feel free to contact me at (224) 256-6432 or [email protected]. God Bless, Marirose Tan Coordinator of Family and Youth Ministry Join us on January 13 – March for Life in Chicago SERVIRE ALIIS : Service to Others Sunday, December 30, 2018 † Parish Ofice Hours † Feast of The Solemnity of Mary Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm The Holy Mother of God Parish Ofice Hours for Monday, December 31, 2018 Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God 4:00 pm Monday, December 31 Closing at 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 1, 2019 Tuesday, January 1 Closed 9:00 am and 11:00 am Wednesday, January 2, 2019 open at 9:00 am Feast of The Epiphany of The Lord Mass Schedule and Times January 6, 2019 Saturday: 4:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 am Sunday: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 11:00 am Weekday: 8:30 am (Monday-Saturday) Visit us on Facebook on our new website: St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church- Confession Old Mill Creek Saturday, 3:00 - 3:30 pm or by appointment; First Friday of every month, 9:00 am 40000 North U.S. Highway 45 Booklets to help you prepare for confession Old Mill Creek, Illinois 60046 are on tables in the narthex of the church. Tel 847.395.3474 Bapsm Registered parishioners should contact the parish office at 847-395-3474. Marriage Preparaon Registered and supporng members should call the office. A date should not be set unl consulng the pastor. Religious Educaon Calendar Cookie Walk Thank You! January Class Dates: Thank you to all our friends and parishioners No Class January 2, 2018 who supported our Annual Cookie Walk. Class on Wednesdays, 9, 16, 23 and 30 The Altar and Rosary Sodality Cookies earned Milburn School St. Raphael $2,130.20! We’re not sure where For informaon about the Religious Educaon that 20 cents came from, but we’re grateful! Program, please contact Annee Wynn in the Parish Office at 847.395.3474 or [email protected]. Adoraon of The Blessed Sacrament Friday, January 4, 2019 From 9:00 am unl First Friday Confession concludes, approximately 9:45 am. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 30, 2018 Save the Dates! With gratude to God, I will celebrate 25 years as a priest in May. I look forward to celebrang this blessing with my family and friends. Please save May 19, 2019. The anniversary Mass will be at 11:00 am here at St. Raphael the Archangel church. Please plan on joining me and me family on this joyous day. Father Mike Other important dates in 2019: Wednesday, March 6 Ash Wednesday Thursday, April 18 Holy Thursday Friday, April 19 Good Friday Saturday, April 20 Holy Saturday Sunday, April 21 Easter A complete calendar of dates will be published in future bullens. All are invited to join us on these holy days. Father Jamnicky For those who would like to contact Fr. Jamnicky, the following is his new address: Reverend Father John A. Jamnicky, St. John Paul II Residence for Priests 2550 E. University Ave. Unit 401, Georgetown, TX 78626-7631 Please tear along the dotted line and submit in collection basket or give to an usher or priest. St. Raphael The Archangel Catholic Church Instant Registration Form (Please print) Family Name: ______________________________ First Name: ________________________ Address: ___________________________ City: ___________________ State: ___Zip: ______ Primary Phone: _____________________________ Cell: ______________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________ The Parish Office will contact you for more information. Thank You! Open Arms Mission Food Pantry 1548 Main Street, Anoch, Illinois 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm St. Raphael the Archangel parishioners volunteer the second Wednesday and fih Tuesday of each month. Wednesday, January 9, 2019 is the next date when our help is needed. To volunteer, call Pat Clark at 847.395.5683. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph PRO POPULO: For the People Mass Intentions Week of December 30, 2018 Intenons for: Requested by: 8:30 am Lynee and Ryan Siron Evelyn Ong Saturday, December 29, 2018 4:00 pm † Lisa Anen Campbell The Anen Family Sunday, December 30, 2018 Parishioners of 7:00 am St. Raphael the Archangel 9:00 Jezza Molato The Edran Family Living & Deceased Members 11:00 am The Edran Family of The Ruiz-Edran Family Monday, December 31, 2018 8:30 am † Laurence Ferrian Bonnie and Dean Parkman 4:00 pm Father Michael McGovern The Lamb Family Parishioners of Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:00 am St. Raphael the Archangel 11:00 am Wednesday, January 2, 2019 8:30 am Ellieana Lyons Annemarie DeServi Thursday, January 3, 2019 8:30 am † Judith Kenny The Lamb Family Friday, January 4, 2019 8:30 am † Edward Berg Joann Anen 8:30 am Daniel Chaval Sister Theophilia Saturday, January 5, 2019 4:00 pm James White Sister Theophilia Sunday, January 6, 2019 Parishioners of 7:00 am St.