St. Laurence Parish 225 Jewett St. | Elgin, IL 60123 Parish Office - 225 Jewett St. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday - Thursday Phone - 847-468-6900 Rectory - 226 Orchard St. After-Hours Emergency: 847-468-6100 https://stlaurenceelgin.org EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Saturday - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM Spanish Sunday - 7:15, 9:30, 11:30 AM Spanish Monday - Friday 8:00 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 PM Special times upon request. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE & BAPTISM Check our website for more information. Stlaurenceelgin.org/parish-information PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Andrew Mulcahey - [email protected]Fr. Robert Camacho - Priest in Residence Deacon Joe Bermea - [email protected]Business Manager Belinda Bermea [email protected]Religious Education Thomas O’Leary, DRE - [email protected]Antonia Ramirez, CRE - [email protected]Finance Council Joe Malas, Chairman My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer Please help us keep a prayerful and reverent atmosphere in the Church before and after Mass. Let Us Build a House…We welcome you! We invite you to journey with our St Laurence Community as we seek to grow in faith and love for one another and to bring the GOOD NEWS of Salvation to all we meet. Visitors, those considering a return to the faith, and our faithful members…All are welcome in this place. Construyamos una casa ...¡Te damos la bienvenida! Te invitamos a viajar con nuestra comunidad de St Laurence, mientras seguimos creciendo en la fe y el amor mutuo, llevando las BUENAS NOTICIAS de Salvación a todos los que conocemos. Visitantes, aquellos que están considerando un regreso a la fe, y nuestros miembros fieles...Todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.
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St. Laurence Parish 225 Jewett St. | Elgin, IL 60123
Parish Office - 225 Jewett St. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tuesday - Thursday Phone - 847-468-6900 Rectory - 226 Orchard St. After-Hours Emergency: 847-468-6100 https://stlaurenceelgin.org EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Saturday - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM Spanish Sunday - 7:15, 9:30, 11:30 AM Spanish Monday - Friday 8:00 AM SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Tuesday 5:00 - 7:00 PM Special times upon request. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE & BAPTISM Check our website for more information. Stlaurenceelgin.org/parish-information
My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer Please help us keep a prayerful and reverent atmosphere in the Church before and after Mass.
Let Us Build a House…We welcome you! We invite you to journey with our St Laurence Community as we seek to grow in faith and love for one another and to bring the GOOD NEWS of Salvation to all we meet. Visitors, those considering a return to the faith, and our faithful members…All are welcome in this place.
Construyamos una casa ...¡Te damos la bienvenida! Te invitamos a viajar con nuestra comunidad de St Laurence, mientras seguimos creciendo en la fe y el amor mutuo, llevando las BUENAS NOTICIAS de Salvación a todos los que conocemos. Visitantes, aquellos que están considerando un regreso a la fe, y nuestros miembros fieles...Todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.
St. Laurence Church | Jewett & Standish St. | Elgin, IL 60123 | 847-468-6900 | https://stlaurenceelgin.org
For the strengthening in faith of all who are afflicted in body, mind or spirit please pray for: Francisco Becerra, Cheryl Benson, Anthony Beuten, Benjamin Blanca, Sergey Bolotov, Robert Borofsky, Kathleen Camarena, Stephanie Castner-Archinal, Melanie Childs, Alexandra Collovati, Kiana Collovati, Kristine Cusack, Carmen D Diaz, John Duffy, Elberta Einwich, John Giuliano, Robert “Todd” Gomez, Kay Hogan, Anna Hroback, Mary Jones, Nancy Kacer, Marlene Kessel, Peter Kniepper, Lane Kobus, John G. Kolakowski, Juanita Lesperance, Irene Liszkiwicz, Gin Lossau, Gary Mahoney, Mike Mailloux, Josefa Maturska, Kimberly Morate, Mark Mumbly, Tim Neal, Elizabeth Obradovic, Bonnie Penera, Deacon Bob Plazewski, Paula Portis, Anna Pyrich, Adrian J. Ramirez, Lisa Rednour, Julieta Regalado, John Sarto, Gary Schilingo, Thomas Schmidt, Louanne Slania, Greg Soohov, Sr., Nathan Thomas, Roy Thompson, Sharon Walden and Kimberly Winfree.
Mass Intentions, Dec 21-27, 2020
May God protect our members who serve in the armed forces and return them safely to their families: ARMY: Staff Sgt. Jennifer (Clough) Korfmacher ARMY BRAVO 1-178 INF RC: Mario Troy Vasquez AIR FORCE: Major Victoria L. Cramer COAST GUARD: Ensign Allison Rychtanek
Lord, Hear our Prayer.
Weekly Readings
Please Pray For:
Adoration/Adoracion
Monday 8:00 AM Faithful Souls Departed
Tuesday 8:00 AM Sylvia Mitchell offered by Roger & Michele O'Donnell & Terri Swanson
Wednesday 8:00 AM In memory of Shirley Kovar 1st year offered by Mike & Toni Kmiecik
Thursday 8:00 AM Daniel Sullivan offered by Joanne Trotter
Friday 8:00 AM Faithful Souls Departed
Saturday 4:00 PM Pat Vallely offered by Jim & Gail McKevitt
Sunday Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3; Ps 128:1-5 or Ps 105:1-6, 8-9; Col 3:12-21 [12-17] or Hb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Lk 2:22-40 [22, 39-40]
Thank You
Religious Education - Tom O’Leary, DRE
The child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. —Luke 1:35
Altar Flowers
St Laurence Community Annual Giving Tree
Similar to the Head Start Program's request during the food drive, they have requested funds to purchase gifts for their children in need. In order to do this, we rely once again on the gener-osity of our parishioners. We ask that you consider contributing either cash or check (made payable to St Lau-rence Parish) to help fund their efforts. Donations are being accepted the weekends of 12/12-13 and 12/19-20. Please place in an envelope marked Giving Tree and place in the collection basket or you may drop it off at the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Once again, thank you for your kind generosity.
Comunidad de St Laurence El árbol de donación anual
Al igual que la solicitud del Programa Head Start durante la campana de alimentos, han solicitado fondos para comprar regalos para sus hijos nece-sitados. Para ello, confiamos una vez más en la generosidad de nuestros feligreses. Le pedimos que considere la posibilidad de contribuir con efectivo o cheque (hecho pagadero a la Par-roquia de St Laurence) para ayudar a financiar sus esfuerzos. Las donaciones se aceptan los fines de semana del 12/12-13 y 12/19-20. Por favor, colóquelo en un sobre marcado como Giving Tree y colóquelo en la
cesta de la colección o puede dejarlo en la oficina los mar-tes, miércoles o jueves. Una vez más, gracias por su amable generosidad.
We are now on holiday break, which has been lengthened. CLASSES WILL RESUME WEDNESDAY JANUARY 20 AND SUNDAY JANUARY 24. The program is in need of two more volunteers. One person is needed to teach fourth grade and one is needed as a door attendant (social guide), both for Wednesday evenings. If interested, please contact Thomas O'Leary, Director of Religious Education 815-914-7333
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank you for your support of our recent wreath sale. The funds raised will allow us to continue our work with those experiencing financial hard-ships on the west side of Elgin.
In memory of Earl and Bev Nordmeyer
By Their Children
St. Laurence Church | Jewett & Standish St. | Elgin, IL 60123 | 847-468-6900 | https://stlaurenceelgin.org
Readings for Today, Fourth Sunday of Advent
Music Dec 19-20, 2020
4 PM 7:15 AM
Entrance Behold, a Virgin Bearing Him SM 206 Behold, a Virgin Bearing Him SM 206
Offertory The Angel Gabriel GP 378 The Angel Gabriel GP 378
Communion O Come O Come Emmanuel SM 322 O Come O Come Emmanuel SM 322
Recessional O Come, Divine Messiah SM 202 O Come, Divine Messiah SM 202
Communion 2 Mary's Song SM 241 Mary's Song SM 241
Reading 1 When King David was settled in his palace, and the LORD had given him rest from his enemies on every side, he said to Nathan the prophet, “Here I am living in a house of cedar, while the ark of God dwells in a tent!” Nathan answered the king, “Go, do whatever you have in mind, for the LORD is with you.” But that night the LORD spoke to Nathan and said: “Go, tell my servant David, ‘Thus says the LORD: Should you build me a house to dwell in?’“ "'It was I who took you from the pasture and from the care of the flock to be commander of my people Israel. I have been with you wherever you went, and I have destroyed all your enemies before you. And I will make you famous like the great ones of the earth. I will fix a place for my people Israel; I will plant them so that they may dwell in their place without further disturbance. Neither shall the wicked continue to afflict them as they did of old, since the time I first appointed judges over my people Israel. I will give you rest from all your enemies. The LORD also reveals to you that he will establish a house for you. And when your time comes and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your heir after you, sprung from your loins, and I will make his kingdom firm. I will be a father to him, and he shall be a son to me. Your house and your kingdom shall endure forever before me; your throne shall stand firm forever.'” Responsorial Psalm: For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. The promises of the LORD I will sing forever; through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness. For you have said, “My kindness is established forever”; in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness. R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. “I have made a covenant with my chosen one, I have sworn to David my servant: Forever will I confirm your posterity and establish your throne for all generations.” R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord. “He shall say of me, ‘You are my father, my God, the Rock, my savior.’ Forever I will maintain my kindness toward him, and my covenant with him stands firm.” R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.
Reading 2 Brothers and sisters: To him who can strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages but now manifested through the prophetic writings and, according to the command of the eternal God, made known to all nations to bring about the obedience of faith, to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever. Amen. Gospel The angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, has also conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called barren; for nothing will be impossible for God.” Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
Lecturas de Domingo, Cuarto Domingo de Adviento
6 PM and 11:30 AM
Entrance Preparen el Camino #272
Offertory Dios te Salve María #415
Communion Madre Nuestra
Recessional Santa María del Camino #405
Music Dec 19-20, 2020
El Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios.—Lucas 1:35
Primera Lectura Tan pronto como el rey David se instaló en su palacio y el Señor le concedió descansar de todos los enemigos que lo rodeaban, el rey dijo al profeta Natán: “¿Te has dado cuenta de que yo vivo en una mansión de cedro, mientras el arca de Dios sigue alojada en una tienda de campaña?” Natán le respondió: “Anda y haz todo lo que te dicte el corazón, porque el Señor está contigo”. Aquella misma noche habló el Señor a Natán y le dijo: “Ve y dile a mi siervo David que el Señor le manda decir esto: ‘¿Piensas que vas a ser tú el que me construya una casa, para que yo habite en ella? Yo te saqué de los apriscos y de andar tras las ovejas, para que fueras el jefe de mi pueblo, Israel. Yo estaré contigo en todo lo que emprendas, acabaré con tus enemigos y te haré tan famoso como los hombres más famosos de la tierra. Le asignaré un lugar a mi pueblo, Israel; lo plantaré allí para que habite en su propia tierra. Vivirá tranquilo y sus enemigos ya no lo oprimirán más, como lo han venido haciendo desde los tiempos en que establecí jueces para gobernar a mi pueblo, Israel. Y a ti, Da-vid, te haré descansar de todos tus enemigos. Además, yo, el Señor, te hago saber que te daré una dinastía; y cuando tus días se hayan cumplido y descanses para siempre con tus padres, engrandeceré a tu hijo, sangre de tu sangre, y consoli-daré su reino. Yo seré para él un padre y él será para mí un hijo. Tu casa y tu reino permanecerán para siempre ante mí, y tu trono será estable eternamente’ ”. Salmo Responsorial: Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor. Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor y daré a conocer que su fidelidad es eterna, pues el Señor ha dicho: “Mi amor es para siempre y mi lealtad, más firme que los cielos. R. Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor. Un juramento hice a David, mi servidor, una alianza pacté con mi elegido: ‘Consolidaré tu dinastía para siempre y afianzaré tu trono eternamente’. R. Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor. Él me podrá decir: ‘Tú eres mi padre, el Dios que me protege y que me salva’. Yo jamás le retiraré mi amor, ni violaré el juramento que le hice”. R. Proclamaré sin cesar la misericordia del Señor.
Secundo lectura Hermanos: A aquel que puede darles fuerzas para cumplir el Evangelio que yo he proclamado, predicando a Cristo, conforme a la revelación del misterio, mantenido en secreto durante siglos, y que ahora, en cumplimiento del designio eterno de Dios, ha quedado manifestado por las Sagradas Escrituras, para atraer a todas las naciones a la obediencia de la fe, al Dios único, infini-tamente sabio, démosle gloria, por Jesucristo, para siempre. Amén. Evangelio En aquel tiempo, el ángel Gabriel fue enviado por Dios a una ciudad de Galilea, llamada Nazaret, a una virgen desposada con un varón de la estirpe de David, llamado José. La virgen se llamaba María. Entró el ángel a donde ella estaba y le dijo: “Alégrate, llena de gracia, el Señor está contigo”. Al oír estas palabras, ella se preocupó mucho y se preguntaba qué querría decir semejante saludo. El ángel le dijo: “No temas, María, porque has hallado gracia ante Dios. Vas a concebir y a dar a luz un hijo y le pondrás por nombre Jesús. Él será grande y será llamado Hijo del Altísimo; el Señor Dios le dará el trono de David, su padre, y él reinará sobre la casa de Jacob por los siglos y su reinado no tendrá fin”. María le dijo entonces al ángel: “¿Cómo podrá ser esto, puesto que yo permanezco virgen?” El ángel le contestó: “El Espíritu Santo descenderá sobre ti y el poder del Altísimo te cubrirá con su sombra. Por eso, el Santo, que va a nacer de ti, será llamado Hijo de Dios. Ahí tienes a tu parienta Isabel, que a pesar de su vejez, ha concebido un hijo y ya va en el sexto mes la que llamaban estéril, porque no hay nada im-posible para Dios”. María contestó: “Yo soy la esclava del Señor; cúmplase en mí lo que me has dicho”. Y el ángel se retiró de su presencia.
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