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 SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3500 Washington Street . McHenry, IL 60050 www.stpatrickmchenry.org Come Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men Solemnity of The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Christmas Eve: Monday, December 24th: 4:00PM (Children’s Choir), 6:00PM Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25th: Midnight (Adult Choir), 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM
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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
SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
3500 Washington Street . McHenry, IL 60050 www.stpatrickmchenry.org
Come Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men
Solemnity of The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
Christmas Eve: Monday, December 24th: 4:00PM (Children’s Choir), 6:00PM
Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25th: Midnight (Adult Choir), 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Merry Christmas (in advance).
This Fourth Sunday of Advent situates us at the threshold of Christmas, which we will celebrate on Tuesday. Some of the expectations of the Christmas Season are “Peace on Earth”, Emmanuel (God with us), Joy and Peace among others.
The very idea of incarnation, that is, God taking human flesh in the womb of Mary and His birth indicates his ultimate purpose for humanity, which is to set man free from the entanglements of sin and over preoccupation with values that are temporal. In other words, by his becoming one with us, God
wants to bring us His peace and love. There is always a continuous attempt by man to shut his innermost being from this rebirth of God in us. Sometimes we preoccupy ourselves with other values to the point where there is no space in the inn for him. The Christmas season, not just a day, but beginning from Christmas day to the Baptism of the Lord on January 13th presents us with the opportunity to rejoice but also to open our heart more and more to the cause of our joy, the Emmanuel- God with us. He comes at His choice, regardless of our limitations, to live with us so we can contem-plate His love, share His peace and become agents of love, peace and reconciliation for others. As part of welcoming Him to our hearts we are also called to welcome others who are shut out and those who do not belong, that is, those who, like the baby Jesus, are not given a place in the inn. Those rejected by power and the power-ful because they are weak and meek, those rejected and denied their rights. In all the rejects of our world, that is, those who find no room in the inn, we find Jesus. The more that we are open to love, the more we share our joy and peace with them, the more we open our inner room for Jesus who through his incarnation and nativity has taken the face of every human person. After Christmas day I will take my annual vacation, traveling with the ImaBridge team, bringing the peace of Jesus to people in Africa. Thank you too for supporting our efforts and please keep us in your prayers. I will see you at the end of January. May Jesus the Prince of Peace, through the intercession of His parents and ours, Mary and Joseph, bring His peace to you and to our world. Amen. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Fr. Godwin
St. Patrick parishioners, family and friends,
Love, Fr. Godwin and St. Patrick Staff
Parish Office Closed
Monday December 24th & Tuesday December 25th
As well as
Monday December 31st &
Tuesday January 1st
A Prayer for Christmas
Child of Bethlehem, grant that we may share with all our hearts
in this profound mystery of Christmas. Put into our hearts this peace for
which we sometimes seek so desperately and which you alone can give us.
Help us to know one another better, and live as brothers and sisters,
children of the same Father. Reveal to us also
your beauty, holiness and purity. Awaken in our hearts love and gratitude
for your infinite goodness. Join us all together in your love,
And give us your heavenly peace. Amen.
~Pope St. John XXIII
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Flowers and Church Decorations
Heaven and Earth Rejoice! Emmanuel is born unto the World! Both the living and the deceased give praise to the Child in the Manger — Jesus Christ.
Thanks to all who donated in memory/honor of loved ones to embrace Christ in our Sanctuary.
Rita Adams Larry Coughlin Dorothy Heidemann
Mrs. Therese Anderson Charles Cuda James Herlihy
Clarence & Lillian Anglese Dino & Carol Curi Katrina Herlihy
Ferdindo Arcuri Mom & Dad Cunningham Ernest Hicks
Barta Bartos Family Loretta Dahm Nick Hodge
Frank Bartos Lauren DeGolyer Hoover Family
Francis Bergsma Charles Diedrich Joseph Horvath
Frank & Bertha Bergsma Henry Diedrich Deceased Members Jablonski-Heil Families
Mr. & Mrs. John Bolger Leo & Evelyn Diedrich Andrew Jeter
Thos. A & Grace Bolger Wayne & Marcella Dixon Kathleen Magee Keenan
E.J. & Frances Boussaer Joseph & Frances Dockendorff Ruth & James Keevan
Scott Brownlow Virginia Doherty Roberta & John Keller
Barbara Burrows Elbert & Ida Eschman Stanley J. Korczyk
Mary Lou Callaghan Todd Eschman Ann N. Korpan
Thomas P. Callaghan Sr. Joseph & Mary Etten Walter H. Korpan
Alex Chiarello Verona Etten Maria Kozial
Chester Cholewinski Jr. Rose Foster Donald Krueger
Chester Cholewinski, Sr. Harold & Elizabeth Frett Hess & Kuczwara Families
Grams Cholewinski Jesse Freund Donna Kuypers
Gramps Cholewinski Daniel Kazy-Garey Mr./Mrs. James Larkin
Thomas Cholewinski Alice Glaz J. Patrick Lawler
Cholewinski Family Marion Glaz Jim & Lucille Lawler
Ralph & Lucille Church Michael Golbeck Margaret and Donald Lenich
Phil Coatar Tom & Grace Guilfoyle Andrew D. Lull
Marty & Helen Conway & Family Joe & Helen Harding Edward & Bernadette Madden
Robert & Lillian Conway Bob Hardwood, Sr. Myrtle O'Brian Magee
Robert Conway II Donna Harms Clem & Agnes Mahan
Deceased Members John Coughlin Family Lavergne Hartmann Frank L. Mahan
John Coughlin William F. Hartmann Mr./Mrs. Steve Major
Katy Coughlin William J. Hartmann II Marie & Joseph Malinowski
Kevin Coughlin Haze Family Charles & Laura Martin
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Cheryl Martin Wm & Mable Peach Ottilia Stilling
Raymond Martin Aunt Angie Peele Wm. Stilling
Irvin & Florence May Linda Prince Dawn Stojonic
Anthony Mazzullo Anthony Pintozzi, Sr. Florence Stojonic
Richard & Nancy McCann Charles & Maria Pintozzi Raymond (N) Stojonic
Harriet McClarey Borchardt & Timothy McClarey Tony Pintozzi Mary Svehar
Charlie McCoy Joan Preston Victor Svehar
Ethel McGee Ben/Fran Rappa Family Nathan and John Tivnan
Ray McGee Remke Family Joe Tonyan
Robert & Nancy McKay Roberts Family John Tonyan
Mr. & Mrs. Ed McKee Rother Family Richard Tyler
Lola Mears Ryan Family Kaythryn Underwood
Ben & Tillie Meller Charles J. Salazar Pia & Agostino Unti
Alvin & Claire Miller John C. Salemi Helmuth Vornkahl
Elaine Miller Rita Salemi Marion Vornkahl
George J. Miller Pascaulina Scalzo Edward Wagner
Mike & Marietta Mocogni Anthony Schaefer Howard & Darlene Wagner
Robert Mortell Schimming Family Joseph & Eleanor Wagner
Rick Mu're Paul & Myrtle Schubert W Wallace
Paul & Rose Murphy Mike Schultheis Rose Ann G. Walsh
Bernard Naborowski Vincent & Dorothy Scimeca Quentin E. Walsh
Carey Nellis Mike Sears Ron Waytula
Jennifer Nellis Mr. Jerome Sharp Tom Waytula
Lorraine Nielsen Larry Siemon Robert D. Weber
Ralph O. Nielsen Marge Siemon Susan Weigert-Philips
Helen M. Nuber Charles Smith Diane Weinberg
William J. Nuber Janet Smith Rita & Bill Weyland
Howard J. Nye Jim Smith Nicole Wheeles
Jody O'Brien Marcella Smith Bob & Jackie Wieder
Alfred & Marie Oeffling & Family Smolzer Family Marion Woloshin
Brian O'Toole Cathy Sossong Barbara Zudyk
Marie Otto Jerry Sossong Ale & Laura Parada Midge Stastny
Flowers and Church Decorations
Heaven and Earth Rejoice! Emmanuel is born unto the World! Both the living and the deceased give praise to the Child in the Manger — Jesus Christ.
Thanks to all who donated in memory/honor of loved ones to embrace Christ in our Sanctuary.
In Honor Of Irene Hicks
Joseph Magee
Carmen Mazzullo
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Respect Life Ministry
“Thank You”
The Respect Life Ministry (part of the Marriage, Family & Life Ministry) would like to thank you the parishioners for your support of the Baby Bottle Boomerang and the Northwest Herald Signature Ad. The Baby Bottle Boom-erang raised $1,319. This will be split evenly with 1st Way Pregnancy Center in Johnsburg, Catholic Charities and the Respect Life ministry. The Signature Ad raised $229, which will be used to offset the cost of printing the ad. Thank you again for your support.
St. Patrick PRFF Ministry Weekly Bulletin Corner
Join as at the 4:00PM Family Christmas Eve Mass on Monday, December 24th. The Children’s Choir will be singing at this Mass. The church doors will open at 2:00PM for this Mass and seating is first come/first served. No saving of seats is permitted.
To the parents of our young children, may we suggest:
∗Relax! God put the wiggle in children; don’t feel you have to suppress it in
God’s house. All are welcome! ∗Sit toward the front on St. Joseph’s side or in the chapel. It will be easier for your little ones to see and hear. Should you need to leave with them - the TV in the library broadcasts the Mass and the washroom is convenient. ∗Quietly explain the parts of the Mass and actions of the priest, ushers, choir, etc. to them. Teach them to talk in a “church” voice. ∗Sing the prayers, pray and voice the responses. Chil-dren learn liturgical behavior by copying you. ∗If you have to leave Mass, please feel free to do so, but please come back. Jesus and we want you there.
To the members of our church: The presence of the children is a gift to the Church and they are a reminder that our parish family is grow-ing. Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.
A great promise was made for those completing The Five First Saturdays’. Mary promised to help at the hour of death, with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who com-plete this Devotion. This great promise was obtained from God by our loving Mother. In essence Catholics avoid dying in a state of mortal sin by doing the requirements of this De-votion. Simply put you join Mary’s List.
Father Godwin has made this special spiritual gift available to parishioners at St. Patrick going on four years. On January 5th, First Saturday, all the requirements of this devotion will be completed at our church beginning with confes-sions at 7:30AM, followed by Mass at 8:00AM followed by praying of the Rosary and Meditation on the Rosary.
Sponsored by the Marriage, Family & Life Ministry
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St. Patrick Catholic Church
Adult Faith Formation Presents
An Eight-Part Bible Study Featuring Jeff Cavins Paul’s letter to the Ephesians reveals many remarkable gifts that we as Christians are given in the Church. This letter tells us about the nature of the Church—as a body, as a household, as a mystery, as a communion, as a bride, and as an army. It shows us the great inheritance that awaits us as sons and daughters, adopted fully into the family of God. It reveals how God’s great love for us can transform our daily lives—if we allow it. Ephesians will enrich your faith—and show you how to live it out.
Dates/Time/Time Location Begins Monday January 21, 2019
(Jan. 21, 28/ Feb. 4,11,18,25/ Mar. 4, 11) 7:00PM-8:30PM
St. Patrick Catholic Church - Parish Library Cost/Registration
Payment: Check: $___________ Cash: $___________ GiveCentral: $_______ First Night of Class: $________ Sent to Parish Office or Register Online at www.stpatrickmchenry.org
THIS WEEK OUR TABERNACLE CANDLE BURNS FOR:
MAY/MILLER FAMILIES † May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle welcome them
into his eternal presence.
Saturday, December 22 - Late Advent Weekday 4:00 PM Mass - † Ronald Godina
Sunday, December 23 - Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:00 AM Mass - † Richard Szparkowski 9:00 AM Mass - † Stanley Pankiewicz & Thomas Miller 11:00 AM Mass - † Jerome Sharp
Monday, December 24 - Late Advent Weekday 4:00 PM Mass - † The Walsh & Smith Family; Janina Jankowski & George Galan 6:00 PM Mass - † William Hartmann II
Tuesday, December 25 - Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas) Midnight 12:00AM Mass - † The Hopp Family 7:00 AM Mass - † Edward & Grace Karlic 9:00 AM Mass - † Bergsma & Frett Families 11:00 AM Mass - † Budreck & Galvin Families
Wednesday, December 26 - Feast of St. Stephen, The First Martyr 8:00 AM Mass - † Dr. Gerard Dominique
Thursday, December 27 - Feast of St. John, Apostle and Evangelist 8:00 AM Mass - † Francis Bergsma
Friday, December 28 - Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs 8:00 AM Communion Service
Saturday, December 29 - Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord 4:00 PM Mass - † The Baldino & Ferrara Families
Sunday, December 30 - Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus , Mary & Joseph 7:00 AM Mass - † Julian, Evelyn, Rosalia & David Scripp 9:00 AM Mass - † Charlie Caruso 11:00 AM Mass - † Mary & Maurice Granger
Bolded names have recently been added to the prayer list.
The following have been given a share in the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please remember them in your prayers.
We remember those serving our country
SPC Sara Mahan, Wisconsin National Guard
Tech Sgt. Timothy Davis, USAF Bagram AFB Afghanistan Staff Sgt. Paul Reber, Whiteman Airforce Base, Missouri Corpsman Ean Reid, U.S. Navy, Camp Pendleton SSG Melissa Snow, U.S. Army, Leonardwood, Missouri LTC Thomas Snow, U.S. Army, Fort Knox, Kentucky Sgt. Kennon Speciale, USMC, Yuma, AZ Pvt. Ben Zeller, USMC, Camp Pendleton
Marie Asuquo + Vinnie Baldocchi + Curt Batchelder + Jose-phine Beninato + Margaret Bedulski + Vincent Bennett + Ron Bergsma + Susan Bjork + Sr. Eleanor Blake SSF + Irene Bole + Bill Bolger + Carol Bolger + Kathleen Bonagura + Kale Brenner + Mark Brown + Martessa Brownlow + Jake Brzovich + Charles Budreck + Rev. Thomas Burr + Christine Campo + Anna Ciesielka + Bridget Clarke + Susan (Brefeld) Coston + Pat Coughlin + Joe Cromer + Lee Ann DeMarais + Jeanette Dentro + Marya Dixon + Earl & Mary Dowell + Geri Dryer + Heather Dufthiemer + Richard Dunther + Rev. John Paul Eze-onyido + Kris Felix + Annette Feller + Charlotte Fournier + James B. Foster + Robert & Helen Foster + David Freund + Kay Godina + Christopher Goerdt + LeAnn Golembeiski + Robert Gorniak + Sandra Gregoire + George Haegler + Car-olyn Hackney/Pollock + Gary Hackney + Catherine Hansen + Stephanie Hansen + June Harris + Bill Hartmann + Robbie Harwood + Greg Haze + George Haze Jr. + Jeanette Hei-nisch + Lance Heinz + Carolyn Herriges + Harry Hettermann + Emil Houda + James Houda + Ann Hurley + Innis Family (Tim, Jaimie, Katherine, & Caroline Ann) + Steven Jaszka + Greg Johnson + Jessica Johnson + Shane Johnson + Mary Fran Jones + Mark Jozefik + Kathy Kane + Garry Keller + Maura Kirchner + William Kirchner + Elaine Kolner + Kelsey Kowalski + Dan Kowelec + Debbie LeBlanc + Beverly Linsner + T.J. Kessell + Kenneth Ludwig + Brian Lundquist + Lauriel Luther + Michael Major + Joanne Maloney + Carmella Maz-zullo + Norita McAndrews + Kathleen McLaughlin + Heriberto & Elisama Medina + Been Meek + Anthony P. Melone + Ann Miller + Alice Mirro + Sheila Murphy + Arianna Nelson + Jean Neumann + Margaret Ann Neumann + Kim Niehaus + Chris-sie Noble + Christine Nylander + Mary Jo O’Brien + Eddie O’Connor + Tom O’Conner + Bill Ogryzek Jr. + Jacqueline O’Laughlin + Renata Pokorski + Ann Pugliese + Cheryl Rab-ine + Deborah Rannie + Dorothy Reinboldt + Chuck Riemma + Richard Robinson + Danelle & Mike Rockwell + Lydia Roth-er + Larry Rother + Nona Rother + Joan Rubino + Lincoln Scatena + Helen Schaefer + John Schwall + Shirley Schweder + J.L. Shade + Maggie Sharp + Bud & Val Siemon + Ken Sien + Marianne Simon + Nick Stevens + Grace Bolger Stilling + Terri Swanson + Collin Swedberg + Kathleen Swed-berg + Frank & Linda Sweeney + Nancy Siemon Sweeney + Ronald Sweetwood + Audrey Teller + Marie Thonn + Gordon Vickers + Michael Walsh + Jim Wegener + Kevin Wellington + Paul Wember + Michael Werner + Cade Winters + Brynlee Wold + Robert Zeller + Jennifer Zielinski
We pray for those who have recently died
Charles Dolezal (Father of Alisa Schaefer)
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St. Patrick Compassionate Care Ministry
If you or a loved one is homebound and una-ble to attend Weekend Mass, but would like to have prayers and receive the Blessed Sacrament, please contact the Com-passionate Care Ministry through the parish office at [email protected] or 815-385-0025. A mem-ber of the ministry will make contact with you or your loved one to setup a time for a weekly Sunday visit.
Monday December 24
Tuesday December 25
Wednesday December 26
Thursday December 27
Friday December 28
Saturday December 29
Sunday December 30
7:45AM Morning Prayer
7:45AM Morning Prayer
7:45AM Morning Prayer
6:30AM That Man Is You
6:30AM Rosary
4:00PM Mass
12:00AM (Midnight) Mass
8:00AM Mass
8:00AM Mass
8:00AM Communion Service
8:00AM Legion of Mary
7:00AM Mass
6:00PM Mass
7:00AM Mass
8:30AM Rosary & Chaplet of Divine Mercy
3:00PM Holy Hour with Benediction
8:30AM Rosary
9:00AM Mass
7:00PM Cursillo: Men’s Group
3:00PM Confession
9:00AM Mass
11:00AM Mass
3:20PM Rosary
9:05AM CLOW
4:00PM Mass
10:00AM YM: Youth Reflection
5:00PM Marriage Ministry Meeting
10:00AM RCIA
10:30AM Rosary
11:00AM Mass
Merry Christmas Parish Office Closed
Week At A Glance
Church Hoban Room
Boylan Lane Room
Grounds Montini Primary
Hoban/Boylan (Library)
Music Room
Muldoon Hall/ Kitchen
Rectory
Youth Lounge Offsite
Color Coded Room Legend
Readings for the Week Divine Office: Week IV/Proper Psalter
Monday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79 Tuesday/Christmas: Vigil: Is 62:1-5; Ps 89:4-5, 16-17, 27, 29; Acts 13:16-17, 22-25; Mt 1:1-25 [18-25] Night: Is 9:1-6; Ps 96:1-3, 11-13; Ti 2:11-14; Lk 2:1-14 Dawn: Is 62:11-12; Ps 97:1, 6, 11-12; Ti 3:4-7; Lk 2:15-20 Day: Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18
Monday, December 31st, 4:00PM Tuesday, January 1st, 9:00AM
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Finance News
Due to the early print deadline for this weekend’s bulletin, the Offering Report for Week Ending December 16th and the Corporal Works of Mercy was not ready. Both reports will be printed in the December 30th bulletin. Thanks for your understanding.
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal Let’s Complete our Parish Goal Before 2019!
We were unable to meet the Diocese’s September 30th completion date challenge but we are much closer to our target than ever before: It is our hope that with your sup-port we will be able to meet our target by the end of December.
May this year’s “Love One Another” DSA theme ring true for all of us during this upcoming Christmas sea-son: Please consider offer-ing a Christmas Gift to our parish and Diocese by
pledging to the DSA before year-end, and thus helping us fulfill our annual tithing. Thank You!
Contributions to this appeal helps: People assisted by Catholic Charities; Religious education students; Semi-narians; Certifying lay ministries and many other diocesan programs and worthy causes. Remember that you may PLEDGE an amount that can be paid over monthly install-ments or quarterly payments. All raised funds over our annual goal of $64,062 this year will return to the parish.
You may give online at www.rockforddiocese.org/donate or with our safe GiveCentral at www.stpatrickmchenry.org. Or, please take a DSA envelope from our pews, complete your information, and place it in the collection basket with your pledge/ payment made out to St. Patrick Church - DS.
Thank you for your generosity to our parish & Diocese
Please contact Carla Odahowski with any questions at 815-385-0025 or at [email protected]
Vocation Corner
Christmas is just two days away! Can you believe it? I imagine your house is ready for the celebration with bright lights, a decorated tree, and beautiful gifts wrapped and waiting to be placed under that tree. Yet, is your heart ready to welcome Christ into the world on Christmas morning? What I mean by this is: have you spent time praying over the birth of Christ and meditating on the fact that the God of the Universe left his throne to become an infant who would one day save the entire world? This prayer is crucial in the coming days because only by meditating on the birth of Christ and His mission in the world can you also discover the mission that God has for you. No matter how hard we try, we human beings can never know why we were created, only God can re-veal that to us and He is so very eager to do so! So make sure to spend some quiet time in prayer over the next couple of days meditating on the birth and mission of Christ and, in time, God will show you your mission, as well!
Diocesan Stewardship Appeal
2018
(As of Dec. 9) 2017 Final 2016 Final Target $64,062 $67,861 $68,370 Pledge Amount $59,639 $67,861 $77,388
Over/ Under Target Pledged -$4,423 $0 $9,018 Total Payments $51,707 $67,861 $76,526
Over/ Under Target Paid -$12,355 $0 $8,156
% of Target Pledged 93% 100% 113%
% of Target Paid 81% 100% 112%
Parish Registration 1010 1010 1010
Number of Pledges
228 (22%)
268 (27%)
261 (26%)
Non- Participation
782 (78%)
742 (73%)
749 (75%)
Average Pledge $262 $253 $297
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St. Patrick Catholic Church Parish Registration - Do You Need to Register?
ARE YOU: (1) New to the parish; (2) Moving back; (3) Just Married; (4) Attending mass but never officially regis-tered? (5) Even if you grew up in St. Patrick, you (as an adult—18+) need to register independent from your par-ents.
Please do not take your church registration for grant-ed. Attending Mass is not enough; there must be an offi-cial record of your membership in the Parish. Parish reg-istration is essential for many reasons. It becomes im-portant when you or your family members are receiving the Sacraments - First Communion, Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage. Registration is also required for those wish-ing to become a Baptism or Confirmation sponsor. In addi-tion, becoming a member of a parish gives one the identity of belonging to a family—the parish family of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
If you are not officially registered with the parish, please do so as soon as possible. All you have to do is contact the parish office at 815-385-0025 or stop in during office hours and request a registration packet. Registration packets are also available on the parish website at www.stpatrickmchenry.org—just click on Registration at the top of the home page.
Attention Parish Ministry Members
Become fully compliant with the Safe Environment Diocesan Mandate
by attending a LIVE training session of the Protecting God’s Children program.
Bishop Malloy and Father Godwin can’t stress enough how important this is for our parish and Diocese: If you haven’t undergone this training - Please make sure to attend one of our upcoming LIVE TRAINING sessions:
Wednesday, January 9 at 9:30 AM
Wednesday, February 20 at 4:30 PM
Sunday, March 31 at 10:00 AM (after 9 AM Mass)
The length is about 2 hours and 15 minutes in the LANE room (parish office basement). Refreshments served. You will receive an official certificate of completion at the end of the ses-sion. This training is ONLY required to be taken ONCE: It is GOOD FOR A LIFETIME. Please make every effort to attend.
These sessions are graciously imparted by parishioner Kathy Brady-Murfin, a member of our parish Pastoral Council and Evangelization Committee, who joined St. Pat’s last spring and is an official diocesan trainer of the Protecting God’s Children program:
Remember: The Diocesan Safe Environment mandate is not only for those working with the Youth & Children - it’s re-quired of ANY ministry member who could potentially witness questionable behavior on our parish grounds: Let us train you on how to proceed to properly report a case of illegal/immoral conduct. Thank you.
Parish volunteers are also able to obtain this PGC certificate by conducting the 1 hour Virtus online training. Find more information about the Diocesan Safe Environment program in our parish website at www.stpatrickmchenry.org/Safe Envi-ronment, or at https://www.rockforddiocese.org/protecting-gods-children.
Please contact Carla Odahowski with any questions at 815-385-0025 or at [email protected]
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Dear St. Patrick’s Parishioners,
Merry Christmas!
As we prepare to celebrate this joyful season, I wanted to take some time to update you on the ministry work I have been doing. In August, I started working with NET Ministries. NET stands for National Evangelization Teams. My team is from all over the country (Washington to Flori-
da), and we go all over the country spreading the gospel to youth. This year on NET there are 16 teams and I am on Team 8. We are a travel retreat team that covers the New England area. So far we have put on over 50 retreats in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
My team has 11 people on it, five men and six women. My role on the team is Team Leader. My favorite part of retreat ministry is leading retreats and knowing that the Lord is the one that is leading me daily. The retreatants might not re-member our names, but they remember how the team treats them with love and respect. One retreatant, Taylor (Age 13) from New Hampshire wrote: “It was extremely powerful. It opened up my eyes to God. It was fun and interactive. The team was caring and compassionate.”
Throughout our travel we stay with families that volunteer to host us at their homes. It’s very humbling to rely so much on the generosity of others and to be lovingly welcomed by complete strangers. Sometimes we only stay for one short night, but with every family I know that we both gave and received the love of Christ.
Something that being on NET has taught me so far is the importance of having a personal relationship with the Lord. A habit of daily prayer is one way that the team stays close to the Lord. Even throughout all our traveling, it is important that we find a half hour of daily prayer in the morning. It has shown me how to surrender the day to the Lord and follow His plan. NET has also taught me the importance of community and youth ministry. I am grateful to have grown up at St. Patrick Church, with a joyful and loving community to encourage me to grow in my faith. I can’t wait to bring back what I’ve learned on NET and share with the youth at our parish how a personal relationship with God can transform your life.
Merry Christmas and God Bless, Casey Buenzli NET Ministries 2018-2019, Team 8
Saturday, February 9, 2019 McHenry Country Club
820 John St., McHenry, IL
Cocktails begin at 6:00PM, followed by Dinner at 7:00PM
Cash Bar Dancing Raffles
Tickets $25 if purchased by January 1st. ($30 per ticket after 1/1/19)
St. Patrick’s Marriage, Family, Life Ministry
St. Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance
Adult Couples and Singles Welcome
Tickets available at the pancake breakfast on February 3rd or at the Parish Office and
online via GiveCentral
Casey will be available in the narthex after all the Masses next weekend, December 29th/30th, should you like to speak to her about her experiences or about the NET Ministries.
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Parish Office Phone #: 815-385-0025 Fax: 815-385-0861 RE Office: 815-385-2959
Ministry Schedule CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD December 30: Althea Schwartz, Ellen Sharp January 6: Tad DePorter, Austin Thompson
COMPASSIONATE CARE—MCHENRY VILLA December 30: Michael Heidemann January 6: Brian Aalto
CENTEGRA—MCHENRY HOSPITAL January 1: OPEN January 8: Roger & Cheryl Kriewaldt
CARING FRIENDS—Alden Terrace January 1: No Mass January 8: Bill Hartmann, Jeanette Teller
ALTAR LINEN DUTY January 2: Leanne Herda W/Karina Perez-Smith January 7: Kathy Kokoszka
CHURCH / ALTAR CLEANING January 2: Billie Crotty, Lisa Godzicki January 7: Nancy Schroeder, Arlene Bartos
COLLECTION COUNTERS December 26 (Wed): Annette Cuda, Carol Freund, Del Grala, Ellen Mahan, Patti Preston, Carrie Sabatka, Bitsy Schaefer, Kathy Schultz, Ann Schweder, Carol Smith January 2 (Wed): Carol Freund, Bitsy Schaefer, Joanne Hough-ton, Alice Reilly, Sue Rother
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Ministry December 24
Monday 4:00 PM
December 24 Monday 6:00 PM
December 25 Wednesday
Midnight
December 25 Wednesday
7:00 AM
December 25 Wednesday
9:00 AM
Lector Matthew Mate OPEN
Alyssa DiVenere OPEN
Steve Cuda Jamie Foster
Robert McLaughlin Brian Arnet Christine Carrington
Sacristan Tim Madden Kelley Orr Bill Preston OPEN OPEN
Eucharistic Ministers
Michelle Gahgan Jenni Sykora Mac DeLozier Althea Schwartz Phyllis Reed
Karen Buenzli OPEN OPEN OPEN
Keith Adams Susan Rother Peter Keller Annette Cuda
Cheryl McLaughlin Darlene Schlies OPEN OPEN
OPEN OPEN Nancy Schwall OPEN
Servers Emily Gahgan Sophia Sykora OPEN
Jack Newton Alex Odahowski OPEN
Grace Adams Kaylie Szczepanik Anna Szczepanik OPEN
No Servers Andrew Kraft OPEN OPEN
Ushers
Debbie Sedlacek Judy Smith Mike Mocogni Mike Unterfenger OPEN
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
Lucas Adams OPEN OPEN OPEN
Gary Hackney OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
Lou Vernagallo OPEN OPEN OPEN
Gift Bearers
Judy Smith Bill/Patti Hartmann OPEN NONE OPEN
Christmas Liturgical Ministry Schedule (As of December 14, 2018)
Ministry Sacristan Eucharistic Ministers
Servers Ushers Gift Bearers
December 25 Wednesday
11:00AM OPEN
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
Courtney Sensabaugh OPEN (G) OPEN (G)
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
Budreck Family
Lectors
OPEN OPEN
Sacraments
Baptism of Infants or children under 7 years of age:
To schedule a Baptism, please begin by calling the parish office. Baptism is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month immediately after the 11AM Mass. Please con-sider scheduling your child’s Baptism before your child is born to ensure an opening in the month of your choice. In addition, a Baptismal preparation class is required for the parents. This is a one session class that is held on the 1st Sunday of each month after the 9AM Mass. Sign-up is re-quired and you may take the class before your child is born. You must be a registered parishioner of St. Patrick prior to scheduling a Baptism.
Sacrament of Marriage: At St. Patrick, couples planning to marry need to meet with the Pastor before a wedding date can be set. Please contact the parish office to setup an initial meeting at least 6 months prior to any requested marriage date. This initial meeting will give you an overview of the requirements for marriage and the preparation required. At least one of the couple, or their parents, must be registered parishioners for at least 6 months and be active participating members of St. Pat-rick Church in order to be married at the church. Both individuals must be at least 19 years of age.
Annulment Process - Information
If you or someone you know needs a previous marriage investigated for its validity or invalidity (the annulment pro-cess) so that you may fully participate in your Catholic faith or become Catholic please call the Tribunal Office at 815-399-4300.
Liturgical Ministry Schedule
Ministry December 29
Saturday 4:00 PM
December 30 Sunday 7:00 AM
December 30 Sunday 9:00 AM
December 30 Sunday
11:00 AM
Jan. 2-3 Wed./Thurs. 8:00AM
Lector Dori Schmitz Michael Schneck
Sally Hodge Vince Sossong Alisa Schaefer
Allissa DeLozier Rocco Spagna
Volunteer
Sacristan Bill Preston Carole Manion Tim Madden Henry Glick Jacque Swider
Eucharistic Ministers
Michelle Gahgan Ellen Mahan OPEN Tim Madden
Karen Weideman Jim Perdue Robert McLaughlin Cheryl McLaughlin
Keith Adams Nancy Schwall OPEN Althea Schwartz
Mac DeLozier OPEN Christine Burkhardt Wayne Beyer
NONE
Servers Justin Sacchitello Thomas Schaefer Joey Schneck
No Servers Grace Adams Clare Mate Stephanie Schaefer
Jake Borland Santino Fiore Samuel Herda
OPEN
Ushers
Debbie Sedlacek Judy Smith Mike Unterfenger OPEN
OPEN Frank Gierut Gary Hackney Manny Santello John Simon
Lucas Adams Michael Kniesel Greg Mate Lou Vernagallo
Sean Fischler James Foster OPEM Mike Mocogni
NONE
Gift Bearers
OPEN NONE OPEN OPEN NONE
Rosary Jeanette Teller Mary Mattoon OPEN OPEN NONE
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Ministry December 31
Monday 4:00 PM
January 1 Tuesday 9:00 AM
Lector Alyssa DiVenere OPEN
Bob Sharp OPEN
Sacristan OPEN OPEN
Eucharistic Ministers
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
Servers Justin Sacchitello OPEN OPEN
OPEN (G) OPEN (G) OPEN (G)
Ushers
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
Gift Bearers
OPEN OPEN
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God (Holyday of Obligation) Article Deadline for Upcoming Bulletins:
January 2nd for January 13th bulletin January 9th for January 20th bulletin January 16th for January 27th bulletin
If you are new to the area or visiting from another parish, welcome to our faith community! Please visit our website www.stpatrickmchenry.org to find out more about St. Pat-rick parish. We invite you to become a member of our parish. If you’d like a registration form please contact the St. Patrick parish office at 815-385-0025, email us at [email protected] or you may print a form from the parish website.
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