. Rev. Phillip Kaim, S.T.L., Pastor [email protected]Rev. Charles Fitzpatrick, Parochial Vicar cfi[email protected]Rev. Kenneth Wasilewski, S.T.L., in residence [email protected]Deacon Jason Stewart and Deacon Frank Zammuto H o l y F a m i l y C a t h o l i c C h u r c h Building Community · Making Disciples 4401 Highcrest Rd., Rockford, Illinois 61107 815-398-4280 Holy Family Pastoral Staff Kristin Dixon, Administrative Assistant [email protected]Teresa Lantz, Pastoral Associate/Admin. to Clergy [email protected]Lisa Mayer, Business/Office Manager [email protected]Music and Liturgy John Summers, Director of Music [email protected]Religious Education Barb Beckett, CRE/Director of Family Life [email protected]Amy Hintzman, RE Administrative Assistant [email protected]Youth Ministry Grace Heim, Youth Minister [email protected]Holy Family School Cori Gendron, Principal [email protected]Mass Times Monday—Friday 6:30 AM Monday—Saturday 8:30 AM Saturday 4:30 PM Sunday 6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM 12:30 & 6:00 PM Confessions Saturday 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul 815-986-5825 www.holyfamilyrockford.org August 27, 2017 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
There’s still some tweaking to the building campaign plans that needs to be done, so we are shooting to unveil it
all on the weekend of September 9 and 10. I had originally hoped to do it this weekend, but extra time is needed to get things right. We will have architectural renderings on display in the back of the church and answer questions you might have. A feasibility study to gather your input will take place the entire month of October.
School enrollment numbers—Pretty much a tie—which means a victory!
We all know how unsatisfying it is in sports to tie. When it comes to school numbers, I’ll take it. That’s because we are facing a demographic challenge on our hands with much fewer kids in families. Also, Illinois as you probably know, is losing the most residents of any state, and the Rockford area has been impacted by that. When it comes to enrollment numbers in our school, that demographic disadvantage is most clearly seen in the difference between our graduating class and our incoming class. This past May, we graduated a class of 44 and this year’s first grade class is only 24. That leaves us a deficit of 20 kids just to start. Then we had some kids move out of state (part of that exodus out of Illinois).
That’s why it’s so significant that we are only down six kids from last year’s total. We have brought in a lot of new kids scattered throughout all the grades. Our principal, Cori Gendron, her assistant, Cindy Hamilton, and our entire faculty get high marks for recruiting! That compares to last year where we started the year down 49 students. So that’s why I’d say this “tie” is a major victory. Praise God as we begin to turn the corner on the health and vibrancy of our school. Continue your prayers so that next year I report to you my goal--that we have actually gained students. Fatima Apparitions Continued
We continue now with the July apparitions. Because the local priest did not believe it at first, and Lucia’s mother didn’t believe, Lucia became depressed as July 13 came closer; whereas Jacinta and Francisco were looking forward to it. Lucia was thinking of not going for the July apparition, which is hard for us to fathom. But it’s an indication of how much she valued and respected their opinions.
The July apparition might be the one of the six that had the most significant substance to it. It was at this one where Lucia asked for a miracle and Mary said she would do one in October (this would be known as the “Miracle of the Sun”). That seemed to satisfy Lucia who was getting a lot of pressure from people who thought she was making it up. In this apparition, Mary also said some people Lucia mentioned would be cured, but not others. Praying the Rosary was a general condition for the reception of grace.
July is also when Our Blessed Mother showed them a vision of Hell. This had to be quite a sight and was only brief, but obviously really shook up the kids. She also said World War I would end soon, but a worse war would begin if people didn’t cease offending God. To prevent that war, Mary would ask for the consecration of Russia. The details of that consecration would not come until years later in a private visit by Mary to Lucia once she was in the convent.
Finally, the day after the July apparition, the kids began in earnest the sacrifices they would make for souls. They
displayed a level of commitment and maturity that truly showed them to be the saints they were eventually
recognized to be. The next day after the apparition was scorching hot. They were out in the fields, but refused
water offered to them saying they wanted to offer it up for sinners. Jacinta nearly passed out. Truly amazing
what these kids experienced in just one day!
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,
Fr. Kaim
FROM THE PASTOR Holy Family Catholic Church · Rockford | 2
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time · August 27, 2017 | 3
Monday, August 28, St. Augustine 6:30 +Nelson Sierra 8:30 +Nicolette Kowalski
+++John, Madonna & James Dermody Tuesday, August 29, Passion of St. John the Baptist
6:30 All Souls in Purgatory 8:30 +Antonette Peterson
Wednesday, August 30, Weekday 6:30 +Sam Maggio 8:30 +Carlos Chavez
Total pledges to date .............................................. 222,438.00
Amount needed to reach goal ............................. $35,931.00
If we do not meet our DSP assessment, the shortage will come
out of our ordinary income, anything over our assessment will
come back to our parish! If you have not yet made a pledge,
please prayerfully consider doing so. We will be putting an
updated list of those who have contributed in the bulletin in
September as a thank you for their pledge.
STEWARDSHIP - OUR GENEROUS GIVING
September 4 Labor Day, Offices Closed
September 5 RCIA begins
September 6 MOMS
September 7 Fatima Talk by Fr. Kaim
September 10 St. Peregrine Bake Sale
Homily Cards/Cal Ripkin starts
RE starts
September 11 Holy Dusters Church Cleaning
7 Secrets of Confession begins
September 13 Divorce Support Group begins
September 17 Time Weekend
September 24 Talent Weekend
Fall Fest
Due to an unexpected change in schedule, the bulletin information for the September 10 bulletin is due on Tuesday, August 29 by noon.
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Lector Altar Server Greeter
Extraordinary
Minister of Holy
Communion
Celebrant
Saturday, Aug
26, 4:30 PM
John F. Morrissey Allison Lauer (Cross ) Abigail Lauer (Missal ) O. Beaulieu (Candle ) K. Clemens (Candle )
C. Dewall G. Dewall
J. Dale
N. & C. Farrell Eileen Harner A. Larsen
P. Lauer F. Morrissey
K. Ryan
C. Seivert P. Stadtmueller
Fr. Kaim
Sunday, Aug 27,
6:30 AM
R. Street K. Lukow Chris Cooper P. Davis
L. Marsili C. Mirgain
D. Street
Fr. Ken
Sunday, Aug 27,
8:00 AM
J. Kalweit W. Hand (Cross ) J. Ivanic (Missal ) J. Laisure (Candle ) M. Toltzman (Candle )
E. Altenhoff
K. Zuzevich (sub req.)
J. Altenhoff
Bob Grzelak
B. Harezlak
M. & M. Laloggia
B. Mclaughlin
R. Tetzloff
Fr. Kaim
Sunday, Aug 27,
9:30 AM
John J. Morrissey B. Sawyer (Cross ) G. Phillips (Missal ) A. Slayter (Candle ) P. Koch (Candle )
V. Do
M. Grzelak
R. & S. Brodeski C. & M. Cooper M. Garganera
Bill Grzelak
S. Himmel D. Leezer P. Tomblin
NOT FILLED
Fr. Ken
Sunday, Aug 27,
11:00 AM
J. Snyder S. Koenig (Cross ) E. Quirk (Missal ) C. Heatherman (Candle ) J. Burke (Candle )
P. Mortenson
J. Snyder L. Blackler T. Bomkamp
L. Carter R. Peters
D. Said
N. Saunders
B. Whitlock
Fr. Fitzpatrick
Sunday, Aug 27,
12:30 PM
P. Buckner D. Schwartz (Cross ) M. Schwartz (Missal ) J. Mroz (Candle ) M. Mroz (Candle )
J. Johnson
NOT FILLED
M. Corirossi A. Hudson
J. Johnson
B. Kurzawski R. Phillips
Fr. Kaim
Sunday, Aug 27,
6:00 PM
D. Sherman A. Dixon (Cross ) N. Nelson (Missal )
E. Laseman
J. Leezer A. Soto
P. Werner
Fr. Fitzpatrick
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Have you been thinking about becoming Catholic? Please join us for weekly RCIA sessions beginning September 5th that
will walk you through the faith and answer your questions. Do you know someone who is searching for answers to their questions about becoming Catholic? Invite them to the weekly sessions so they
may explore the faith. Contact Deacon Zammuto at [email protected] for details.
Catholic Women’s League presents their annual fundraiser
LAPROMESSE 2017—Black and White and
Funny All Over, featuring the Visiting Nuns….Making Funny A Habit
Wednesday, September 20
Giovanni’s Restaurant
Social at 10:00 AM
Lunch served at 12:10 PM
Basket raffle, silent auction, raffle of 3 prizes
winning $500 each.
Cost for the Luncheon is $35.00, and RESERVATIONS ARE NEEDED BY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2017. There will be 3 menu choices, including a vegetarian choice.
For more information, please call Jacque at 815-
282-4933.
Please join us for our upcoming fall book study!
7 Secrets of Confession
By Vinny Flynn
Mondays beginning,
September 11 through
November 6
9:00 am – 10:15 am
St. Joseph Room
Books and study guides available at the Harte Center, $25.
Led by Mary LaLoggia, MTS
Hope you can join us!
DIVORCE . . . . . .has affected everyone, whether it's you, a family member, friend or coworker. It happens, and it hurts. Our parish is here to help the separated and divorced AND their families. We're excited to start a new 12-week program for men and women Wednes-day nights at 6:30PM beginning SEPTEMBER 13 here at Holy Family in the Hospitality Room.
Sign up by calling the Harte Center Office at 815-398-
the Golgotha of our time.” - Doug Mainwaring, www.lifesitenews.com, writes, “News headlines have been filled with stories reflecting an eruption of hatred, racism, and growing antipathy between political groups.” Take 2.5 minutes to view a posting from Catholic evangelist, lay leader Chris Stefanick about what is a Catholic response to shouts of hatred. (https://tinyurl.com/y9h9jxur) Iceland kills 100% of babies with Down Syndrome in
abortion - Claire Chretien, www.lifesitenews.com, writes, “...babies in Iceland who are diagnosed with Down syndrome prenatally are aborted. Counselors tell expectant moms, “This is your life. You have the right to choose how your life will look.” Penny Nance, presi-dent & CEO of Concerned Women for America says, “This is eugenics and barbarianism. What’s next? That a country has eradicated all females? Oh wait, China has already been down that road.” (https://tinyurl.com/y8bm3joo) Method to ‘reverse’ abortions causes outrage at
Planned Parenthood - Peter Baklinski, www.lifesitenews.com, writes, “There are over 300 documented cases of women successfully reversing chemical abortions. The abortion industry has stepped up its opposition to abortion reversal after California’s Board of Registered Nursing announced that state nurs-es could begin training on how to perform the proce-dure. The chemical abortion (RU-486) involves two drugs that alter a woman’s body so she becomes chem-ically toxic to the new life. Dr. George Delgado, one of the doctors who pioneered the procedure, says, ‘Administering supplemental progesterone out-competes with the Mifepristone. The abortion industry is a high revenue one that depends on a perception that abortion is a relatively good thing. If people start to recognize that women do change their mind some-times after starting the abortion process, this casts doubt whether abortion is truly a good thing; because if it were such a universally good thing, why would women change their minds and try to reverse it? If we are fighting for women’s choice, then why don’t they respect a women’s choice to change her mind?’” An online site spearheaded by Delgado is AbortionPillRe-versal.com. Read more about it. (https://tinyurl.com/yddv7y59) (Contact Mary.E.O’Grady at 815-332-3015 or email: Mary.E.O’Grady@as#ealthcare.org)
Pray for your child today!
Holy God, I pray that ______ will flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
MOMS
Who: any mom, any age. Older moms can share their wisdom that they have gathered over the years. What: Ministry of Moms Support group. This group meets and discusses topics and basically enjoys each other’s company. Where: Holy Family Church in the Family Room or St. Mary’s, lower level. You’ll find us! When: September 6, 2017, 9:15 to 11:00 a.m. We will meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Why: Meet fellow moms and make friends with fel-low Christian women. RSVP to Barb at [email protected], or call 815-398-4280.
Religious Education Our classes will begin on September 10th with our first Family Faith Morning. If you haven’t registered yet, please fill out the 2017/18 registration form and return it so we can prepare for the upcoming school year.
You can print the form from our website or stop in the parish center and pick one up. The sooner the better. If you have any questions please call Barb at 815-398-4280 or email [email protected]. We are looking for classroom aides. If you are interested, please call the Harte Office.
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Ten Reasons to Join one of our Choirs
10. You don’t have to win “The Voice.” Both of our choirs are made up of regular people who love to sing! 9. You’ll always have a great seat at Christmas and Easter. In fact, you’ll have a great seat every Sunday! 8. You’ll gain another family. Not only do we sing together, but we pray and share life with each other. 7. People in music lead happier, longer, and healthier lives. Ok, I don’t know if this is true, but is sure sounds good! 6. Intellectual Stimulation. When you make music, you use both sides of your brain (ok – again, I don’t know if this is true, but is sounds good!) 5. Singing in choir help promote teamwork. Each person has a part, and each part makes the whole! 4. Choir. Is. Fun. Enough said. 3. As St. Augustine told us – “Singing is praying twice!”
2. The collection basket is never passed through the choir loft.
—just kidding! 1. Worship. Singing is one of the best ways we have to praise God.
Our Traditional Choir and Contemporary Ensemble will begin rehearsing the first week of September! We would love to have YOU join one of these great groups of musicians! We are AL-WAYS looking for new members to join our family! If you’d like more information on either group, please email [email protected]
The workbooks are in for our First Corinthians Bi-ble Study. You may pick up yours at the Harte Cen-ter or receive it at our first class.
We are looking forward to a great study this fall. See you all on Monday, September 11, at 7:00 p.m. or Tuesday, September 12, at 9:15 a.m. If you have questions about the study please call Barb at 815-
398-4280.
Rosary Group Our Rosary group will be meeting on September 7 from 6:30 to 8:30. We are always looking for new members to join us. We will teach you the art of making a string-and-bead rosary. We have a lot of fun and fellowship, as well as wonderful treats to close the evening. Come join us if you are looking for something new and exciting. We meet the first Thursday of the month in the Msgr. Bales Meeting Room inside the Harte Cen-ter. Hope to see you there. Students can earn Christian Ministry Hours, parent must attend.
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2017 HOLY FAMILY FALL FEST
SPONSORSHIP FORM
Thank you for being a sponsor for the Fall Fest! This is a great opportunity to support a fun, family-oriented event that helps to fund new technology and improvements which will enhance the learning environment at Holy Family School.
Please indicate the sponsorship level you and/or your business would like to give.
____*Festival Sponsor ($2,500 +)
____*Tent Sponsor ($1,000)
____ Saint Sponsor ($500 - $999)
____ Angel Sponsor ($250 - $499)
____ Faith Sponsor ($100 - $249)
____ Other, please indicate amount $________
* Festival / Tent sponsors will have their name/business displayed on prominent signage at the event, and
_____ Check here for receipt of donation for tax purposes.
- Make check payable to HOLY FAMILY HOME & SCHOOL, attention: FALL FESTIVAL SPONSOR
- Bring the completed form and payment to the school office or mail the completed form and payment to: Holy Family Catholic School, 4407 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL, 61107
