holy apostles santos apóstoles

The Church of
HOLY APOSTLES
Roman
Catholic
Iglesia Catolica de
SANTOS APÓSTOLES
January 31, 2016
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Our Mission Statement: The Church of Holy Apostles is a compassionate, welcoming and
healthy family that strives to love God and serve others with respect and dignity.
Celebrate Catholic School Week,
January 31—February 6, 2016
Today, January 31
8:30 AM: Tamale Sale Fundraiser
7 PM:
Paul Hillebrand Concert
Sunday, February 7, 8:30 to 12 PM
Noah’s Ark Preschool Open House
February 26 through 28
Women’s Emmaus Retreat
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THE CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES (ROMAN CATHOLIC)
FR. PAUL C. WHITE, PASTOR
FR. RUBÉN HERRERA, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
FR. TIMOTHY J. SEIGEL, ASSOCIATE PASTOR
CHURCH & PARISH OFFICE: 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd. • McHenry, IL 60050 Telephone 815-385-5673 FAX 815-385-6045
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION OFFICE: 815-385-5673, Ext. 218, 220 or 225
Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org
MASS SCHEDULE: Mon: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM; Tue: 7:30 AM & 6:30 PM; Wed: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM;
Thu: 7:30 AM & 7 PM (en Español); Fri: 7:30 AM & 12:10 PM; Sat: 7:30 AM & 5 PM and
Sunday: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM (en Español) & 5 PM
CONFESSIONS: Tue: 5:30 to 6:15 PM; Thu: 8 to 8:45 AM & 6 to 6:45 PM (Spanish & English); Sat: 4 to 4:45 PM
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The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Holy Apostles Parish Family,
This weekend we are highlighting Montini
Catholic Grade School since this is Catholic
Schools Week. You will have heard one of
our families speak to you at Mass. Montini
School is a rare entity as there are three
parishes that feed into the school. We enjoy
a great relationship between the parishes,
which makes it better for all of us. Montini
has about 300 students presently. Holy
Apostles represents about 60%, St. Patrick
25% and St. Mary 15%. We have wonderful
students and very competent faculty. Our
principal, Mr.
Shukis is in his
second year and
doing a wonderful job along
with Mrs. Stark
at the Primary
Building.
Catholic education faces many
challenges
these days.
We spend 20%
of our parish
income on
Montini. We have formed a strategic plan
for the future. We are now putting committees together to work through our plan. I
am hopeful for our future, because we
have so many interested and involved
alumni. If you have not checked out the
school please do so during the Open
House today from 10 AM to 12:30 PM.
Have a Blessed Week!
Father Paul
What will you surrender to
God's Mercy this Lent?
Lent will begin soon (Ash Wednesday is
February 10). We invite you to consider
what God is calling you to surrender to His
loving mercy this Lenten season. For the
next few weeks there will be a display of
blank crosses in the narthex on which we
invite you to write your intention and then
place it where indicated. The crosses will
be displayed as a part of our Lenten Art
and Environment.
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR:
All the homeless, the unemployed, the military, the addicted, the
grieving, the imprisoned, and the physically and emotionally ill.
Nancy Hoffman
Marisa Diedrich Richardson Sharon Justice
Carole Dumont
Patrick Waldron
Bill Michaelis
Glenn Ehrhart
John Jelinek
Annette Feller
Clara Williams
Donald Gauwitz
Len Kubiak
Kathy McCormick
Ethel Parisi
Joan Flood
Tom Majercik
Toni Nolde
Darlene Briscoe
Diane Briscoe
Carole Ann Walberer
Michael L. Prihoda
Gene Seaver
Frank Sweeney
Anthony Scianna
Tracy Norlen
Bennie Brown
Bertha Smith
Jean Bower
Victor Ortiz
Baby Maxine Branson
Reg Hawkes
Robert Holas
Liz Vavrik
Baby Lukas Zalewski
Jamie Dusthimer
Carlos Torres
Lu Andersen
Baby Kale Brenner
John Christensen
Irene Agrella
Carrie Starvel
Erick J.
Mike Moore
Jim West
Germaine Henningfield
Baby Cole Schwarz
Fernando Acevez
Mary Yeagley
Yolanda Mendoza
Josie Gluesing
Laura Smith
Nancy Guzzo
Maureen Skinner
Denise Lucas
Donald Nolde
Lucas Palacios
Colton Wray
Grace Wesinger
NET Team Six
Alexander Pacheco
Bill Fenwick
Rev. Msgr. Wm. Clausen Mark Patterson
Brendan W. Thompson Ron Franks
Rosemary Blazier
Carolyn Jonites
Ann Gaul
Shelley Hanna
Brittany Aranda
Miguel Gutierrez Nuño Ruth Gantz
Lillian Bojan
God hears our prayers! Please call the Parish Office at 815-385-5673 to
add a name to our Prayer List. If you or loved ones need prayers but do
not want names to be published here, please contact the Holy Apostles
Prayer Line at 815-385-2404 or email to [email protected].
WE OFFER OUR PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED:
During This Week We Remember:
Ruth E. Dwyer and Lori Douglas Jones
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-7/Mk 5:1-20
Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7-10/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40
2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 6:1-6
1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10-12/Mk 6:7-13
Sir 47:2-11/Ps 18:31, 47, 50-51/Mk 6:14-29
1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9-14/Mk 6:30-34
Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/Ps 138:1-5, 7-8/1 Cor 15:1-11/Lk 5:1-11
For complete daily Mass readings, visit the United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops website, usccb.org. Click on the date on the calendar
for that day’s readings.
MASS CELEBRANTS FEBRUARY 6/7:*
Saturday, February 6:
5 PM—Fr. Paul
Sunday, February 7:
8 AM—Fr. Tim
10 AM—Fr. Paul
12 PM—Fr. Rubén
5 PM—Fr. Tim
*Subject to changes in priests’ schedules.
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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31, 2016
THIS WEEK AT HOLY APOSTLES
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2016
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM Mass
†Barb Girardi and Terri & Dan Lindahl Family (for blessings)
8:00 AM Tamale Sale Fundraiser in Sherry Center
10:00 AM Taped Mass with RCIA
†Jeremy Kuchenmeister and the People of Holy Apostles
12:00 PM Misa en Español
†Hermilo Carbajal, †Trinidad Carbajal, †Ilse Vianey
Sanchez y †Paula Marquez Monterrubia
1:00 PM Arbonne Fundraiser for Colton Wray in Angels/Archangels
1:30 PM Estudio de Biblia in Room of Remembrance
3:30 PM No Confirmation Classes
3:30 PM F.Y.R.E. Choir Rehearsal in church
5:00 PM F.Y.R.E. Mass: †Edwin Roy R. Abad
6:00 PM Youth Group in Sherry Center
6:15 PM Pre-concert Pizza Dinner in Sherry Center
7:00 PM Paul Hillebrand Concert in Church
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Molly Hanafin and for healing/blessingson Gauwitz Family
9:00 AM Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
10:30 AM Hope Takes Action Meeting in St. Ambrose
12:10 PM Communion Service
6:00 PM Community Kitchen Meal in Fr. Sherry Parish Ctr./Kitchen
6:00 PM Emmaus Meeting in Thrones
6:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 1614 Meeting in St. Theresa
7:00 PM Adult Faith Formation Study in Archangels/Angels
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2016
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD/CANDLEMAS/GROUNDHOG DAY
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
2:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Rosary
Mass: †Lavonne Sallaz and †André Alvarez
Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
Mass at Alden Terrace Nursing Home
Student Faith Formation Classes in Angels Wing/Apostles Bay
Confession/Reconciliation until 6:15 PM
Mass: Blessings on retirement of Tom & Terry Widhalm
Charismatic Prayer Group in O’Neill Reading Room
“33 Days to Morning Glory:” DIY Retreat in Seraphim
RICA Class (en Español) in St. Francis/St. Augustine
RCIA Class in Family Center
Girl Scout Troop 1224 Meeting in Thrones
Liturgy Committee Meeting in Archangels/Angels
Ministry Formation Class in Sherry Center
Gratitude & Hope Meeting in St. Ambrose
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016ST. BLAISE AND ST. ANSGAR
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass: †Msgr. Everett Hiller and †Ed Mokos
10:00 AM Dementia Support Meeting in Sherry Ctr./St. Ambrose
12:10 PM Mass: †Hattie Jankowki
1:00 PM Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
2:00 PM Mass at Heritage Woods Assisted Living
5:00 PM Delayed Sacraments Class in Apostles Bay/Angels Wing
7:00 PM Teen Faith Formation Meeting in Family Center
7:-00 PM Men’s Emmaus (Spanish) Meeting in Thrones
7:00 PM Hope Takes Action Informational Mtg. in St. Augustine/Francis
7:00 PM Liturgy Coordinators Meeting in Archangels Angels
7:00 PM Community Kitchen Ministry Meeting in St. Theresa
7:00 PM Suicide Group Support Meeting in St. Catherine/St. Ambrose
7:30 PM “Spirit of Marriage” in Room of Remembrance
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
9:45 AM
5:30 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
Rosary
Mass: †Bernardo Montemayor and †Kevin Wakitsch
Confession/Reconciliation until 8:45 AM
Magnificat Prayer Group Meeting in Apostles Bay
Children’s Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
Girl Scout Troop 625 Meeting in St. Joan of Arc
Girl Scout Troop 1810 Meeting in Archangels
Girl Scout Troop 361 Meeting in Angels
Confessions/Reconciliation (Spanish & English) until 6:45 PM
Rosario in Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel
Pastoral Council Meeting in St. Augustine
Misa en Español: †Por las almas del purgatorio
Women’s Emmaus Meeting in St. Ambrose/St. Catherine
Men’s Emmaus Meeting in Seraphim
Adult Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
Spanish Marriage Ministry in St. John
Al-Anon Meeting in Family Center
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016—ST. AGATHA
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass: †James & Marjorie Flynn and birthday blessings on
Diane Michaelis
12:10 PM Mass: †Tom Kreigh
5:30 PM Montini Italian Dinner in Sherry Center
6:30 PM Spanish Marriage Ministry in Upper Room
7:00 PM Family Catechesis (Spanish) in Room of Remembrance
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016—ST. PAUL MIKI & COMPANIONS
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Rosary
Mass:†Deceased members of Heneghan & Slovacek Families
“One Thing is 3” DIY Retreat in Archangels/Angels
Confession/Reconciliation until 4:45 PM
Mass with Baptisms: †Lee Wanagas and †Kevin Wakitsch
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
8:00 AM Mass: †Mary Lou Callaghan and thanksgiving for healing of
Edna Garms
10:00 AM Taped Children’s Mass with Baptisms/RCIA Rite of Sending
†Gloria Aguilar and the People of Holy Apostles
12:00 PM Misa en Español con Bautismos
†Salvador Botello, †Alejandro Ortiz Chavez and Anniversary
of Victor & Rosario Solis
1:30 PM Estudio de Biblia in Room of Remembrance
3:30 PM No Confirmation Classes
3:30 PM F.Y.R.E. Choir Rehearsal in church
5:00 PM F.Y.R.E. Mass: †Anna Wrzynowicz and †Bill Abbink
6:00 PM Youth Group in Sherry Center
Please note: The Junior High Lock-in original scheduled for
February 12-13 has been cancelled.
Advertiser of the Week
We wish to thank the business people who use our bulletin for
advertising their products and services. Our advertisers
make it possible for Holy Apostles to provide our weekly
bulletin to you AT NO COST TO THE PARISH. Please patronize our advertisers. This week we especially thank:
Main Street Station
Cantina & Restaurante
4005 W. Main St., McHenry IL
815-385-4110
Contact Jeff Tkachuk of LPI Publications at 1-800-950-9952,
Ext. 2513 or [email protected] to place an ad.
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The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
Tamale Fundraiser Sale Today
Help free our
parish of the
debt “anchor!”
The Spanish Women’s Emmaus team will be selling
fresh, home-made tamales in Sherry Center today to
benefit the Emmaus Retreat. Thanks for your support!
Couples: “Spirit of Marriage” This Week
Please come to this month's "Spirit of Marriage" evening
where couples will reflect on the topic of “Sacrifice.”
The "Spirit of Marriage" is a one hour opportunity for you
to spend quality time with your spouse...just the two of
you. It is held on the first Wednesday of every month
(this month on February 3) at 7:30 PM in the Room of
Remembrance. There is no cost for the evening and all
married couples are welcome.
“Hope Takes Action” Being Formed
The Society of St Vincent de Paul is developing a
program called ‘Hope Takes Action’ and your help is
needed. The vision is to “End poverty through systemic
change– one person, one neighborhood, and one
community at a time.” SVDPS districts and conferences
across the country are bringing a facilitated program to
individuals; a program which will empower individuals in
poverty to transition to self-sufficiency with community
support. In the McHenry area ‘Bridges Out of Poverty’
are being built. Please come to a one hour meeting
where the “Bridges” process will be explained in greater
detail. Hopefully you will be inspired to donate a few
hours of your time over the next year to help those in
our community who need you. Please come to one of
the following meetings:

Wednesday, February 3, at Holy Apostles, at 7 PM

Saturday, February 13, at St Patrick, at 10 AM

Tuesday, February 16, St. Mary, at 6:30 PM
For more information please contact Lee Trimble at 847
-772-5376 or Bill Meath at 815-385-3251.
Knights of Columbus Family Fun Bowl
Knights of Columbus Council 1288 of McHenry will host
their third annual Family Fun Bowl on Saturday, March 5,
from 1 to 4 PM at Raymond’s Bowl , 3960 Johnsburg Rd.,
Johnsburg, All ages are welcome; all children 12 and
under are guaranteed a door prize. If you don’t want to
bowl just enjoy pizza and pop! The
cost is $20 which includes 2 games
of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and pop;
$12 for pizza and pop only. Registration begins at 12:30 PM; games
begin at 1 PM. There are handicap
accessible lanes and bumpers available. Order tickets
ahead by sending your check payable to KOC Council
1288 to P. O. Box 129, McHenry IL 60051 but payment
is also accepted at the door. Your participation in this
event will benefit needy people in our community. For
details call Dan Cwiak at 815-482-6846, Jeff Godzicki
at 847-638-1418 or Dylan Olson at 815-527-2387.
Make your pledge today!
Go to thechurchofholyapostles.org—click on Anchors Aweigh
or complete the pledge cards in the pews or Information Center
and drop them in the collection basket or Parish Office. Thanks!
Anchors Aweigh Pledge Drive
Status as of January 22, 2016
Grand Total Pledges by Parishioners $ 842,383.36
Grand Total Paid by Parishioners
$ 504,757.17
Total Pledged by Top Givers
Total Paid by Top Givers
$ 630,223.36
$ 413,617.06
Total Pledged toward $250,000 match$ 212,150.00
Total Paid toward $250,000 match $ 91,140.11
DIAL* Balance Dec. 31, 2015
Total Families: 301
$1,143,139.99
*Diocesan Investment and Loan
Thank you for helping us reduce
our debt “anchor!”
Please remember to bring in your
old palms next Sunday. They will be
burned for the ashes that will be
distributed on Ash Wednesday,
February 10. Ashes will be
distributed at Masses at 7:30 AM, 12:10 PM,
5:30 PM and 7 PM (bilingual Mass).
New Adult Faith Formation Study Offered
A new women’s study will be offered on Monday mornings
called Living in the Power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy
Spirit is sometimes the hardest person of the Holy Trinity
for us to understand and relate to. This study explains to
us who the Holy Spirit is, His role in the Trinity, what His
many titles are, how He works within the Church and the
community of the Church, and explores the Gifts and
Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This woman’s study meets from
9:00 to 10:30 AM, beginning on Monday, February 8, in
St. Therese room in Apostles Bay. The facilitator is Geri
Condon. Contact Jeanne Fraser at 815-385-5673, ext.
224 or [email protected] to register.
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We Share Our Blessings
Our Parish Tithe this week will be given to Ima Bridge
Africa, founded by Fr. Godwin Asuquo, pastor of St.
Patrick Church, McHenry. Ima, in Fr. Godwin’s native
dialect, means love. ImaBridge Africa is building a bridge
of love to the needy people of Africa.
Upcoming Lenten Events
The Lenten season will be here in a few weeks and the
traditional liturgy of Stations of the Cross will be prayed
on Wednesdays in Lent at 7 PM. Following the Stations,
several speakers will be offered to help us focus on surrendering to God’s mercy. On February 17 and March 2,
our own Fr. Tim Siegel will be our speaker. On February
24, Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz, author of “Getting to Heaven by
Going Through Hell” will speak about his near death that
changed his life forever. Reading his book before the talk
is recommended to get the full impact of his message.
The book is available on holyapostlesreligiousgoods.org
and they will also be available in the store. Please mark
your calendars for these three special Lenten events.
Offer Your Intentions with Candles
Four large candles surround the Blessed Sacrament in
the All Saints Perpetual Adoration Chapel, each burning
for 14 days. Request your own personal intentions for
their duration by contacting the Parish Office. The suggested
donation is $15 per candle. From January 31 through February 13 with these candles, your prayers have been requested by Bernice Musielak, Patricia A. Jablonski and
Leoncio Agaton.
Jesus Will Bless You...
…your family and the whole world for this hour you spend
with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. Take some time each
week to visit Jesus in the Divine Eucharist at the All Saints
Perpetual Adoration Chapel. and thank Him. Pray, listen,
and feel the peace that He gives us so lovingly. Take a
break from your busy life to acknowledge His comforting
love. Please pray about committing to one of
these open times:
Monday: 8 to 8:30 AM
Thursday: 1 to 2 AM
Friday: 12 AM to 1 AM
Saturday: 4 to 5 PM
Please contact Mike Thielsen at 815-385-8562 or [email protected] to volunteer as a permanent adorer.
Marian Central Freshman Registration
Registration for incoming (2016/2017) Freshman at
Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Ave.,
Woodstock, will take place on Wednesday, February 17,
from 6:30 to 9 PM (by appointment only—please call 815338-4220, ext. 107) and on Sunday, February 21, 10:30
AM to 12:30 PM (walk-in, no appointment necessary).
January 31, 2016
2015 Donations Letter for Tax Returns
If you provided Holy Apostles with your email address
in the past (and it hasn’t changed), you will automatically receive an email detailing your 2015 donations to
Holy Apostles for use when filing your income tax returns. To request a donations letter email Sue Draffkorn
at [email protected] or call the
Parish Office at 815-385-5673. A donations letter will
not be printed or emailed unless you request it.
SVdPS Helps Keep Electric On
Cold winter months bring increases in heating costs as
we all try to stay warm. For those struggling with bills,
these are especially difficult months. The St. Vincent
de Paul Society recently assisted a young family of 4
with their ComEd bill and with food. Both parents lost
their jobs within a few months of each other, going a
full month with no income at
all. While one parent has
since found a job, they fell
behind in their payment plan
to ComEd. Thanks to your
donations to the Poor Box,
SVdPS was able to make a
partial payment to ComEd to continue the family's
electric services, which were crucial for their asthmatic
son. The second is this: 'You shall love your neighbor
as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater
than these. Mark 12:31
Society of St. Vincent de Paul—McHenry Conference
Income and Expense Report—December 31, 2015
Three Months
Ended
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Paul Hillebrand in Concert Tonight!
Catholic singer and composer Paul
Hillebrand will join us at our Masses today
and for a concert tonight at 7 PM. His
strong, warm baritone voice, inspired
music and engaging personality will make
for a lively and spirit-filled concert experience. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased after Mass or at the door. Attend the 5 PM
Mass and enjoy a light pizza dinner in Sherry Center until
the concert begins at 7 PM.
Explore Noah’s Ark Preschool
Come explore our parish’s own preschool, Noah’s Ark
Preschool and consider giving your child a faith-based
start to his or her education. Noah’s Ark offers morning
and afternoon classes for three and four-year-olds
(your child must be three by September, 2016 to enroll
for the coming school year). An Open House and
Registration for the 2016/2017 school year will be
held on Sunday, February 7,
from 8:30 AM to 12 PM in the
preschool classrooms located
in Angels Wing. Please stop by
and tour our classrooms, learn
about our curriculum and meet
our staff. For more information,
call Terri Vrasich, Preschool Director, at 815-385-5673
or email [email protected].
Four Seasons Valentine’s Party
Four Seasons is Holy Apostles group of aged 50 and
better men and women who enjoy socializing, eating
and learning about new things, places and people.
They meet monthly for lunch and/or an activity. Their
next event is a Valentine’s Day Luncheon on Tuesday,
February 9, at 11 AM in Apostles Bay. A catered lunch
from Kim & Patty’s Cafe of pot roast, mashed potatoes,
salad, rolls, coffee and dessert will be offered and Valentine Bingo will follow the meal. Cost of the meal is
$17 and must be paid by February 4. Please contact
Barb Haffner at 815-385-7479 or
[email protected] to reserve your spot!
We’re open after all weekend Masses
and other special events. Shop online
at holyapostlesreligiousgoods.com.
Montini Catholic School Open House Today
Montini Catholic School will host an Open House at
both buildings today from 10 AM to 12:30 PM. Come
tour the buildings, meet our teachers, and see all the
AMAZING things Montini School has to offer your child.
If you are unable to attend the Open House, please
feel free to contact either school: Primary-School at
815-385-5380 or Middle School at 815-385-1022 for
information and/or to arrange for an individual visit.
Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with a Montini School
Italian Dinner this Friday, February 5, from 5:30 to 7:30
PM, in Sherry Center. Please RSVP to 815-385-5380 by
Tuesday, February 2, so that an approximate count can
be ascertained. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $1.00
for children and is payable at the door.
Women’s Emmaus Retreat
Are you longing to deepen your relationship with God
and with our faith community? The Emmaus Retreat is
based on the Gospel of Luke 24:13-35. This retreat
provides women from our parish and surrounding community an opportunity to take a step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and to walk more closely
with the Lord. The Emmaus Retreat begins Friday, February
26, at 6 PM and concludes with 5 PM Mass at Church of
Holy Apostles on Sunday, February 28. The retreat will
be held at Bishop Lane
Retreat Center, Rockford.
The cost for the weekend
is $130 for a double room
and $175 for a single
room ($75 nonrefundable
deposit with registration),
which includes lodging,
meals and more! Don’t
let cost keep you from attending. Please ask about
available scholarships.
Registration will be held after all Masses beginning
January 23/24 through February 13/14. Registration
forms are also available in the Parish Office and the Information Center. For more information please contact
Mary Fiedler by phone at 815-344-9003 or by email
[email protected].
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Support Fundraiser for Colton Wray
A young Noah’s Ark preschool student, Colton Wray,
was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and underwent successful surgery before Christmas. He is currently undergoing radiation treatments. Please help
his family with medical expenses through an Arbonne
fundraiser today at 1:30 PM in Angels/Archangels
room, hosted by friends Mary Ann Daily and Bethany
Misch. Come for a free botanical, mini-facials and a
five minute makeup lesson. Arbonne products include skin care, bath, body, and hair products, fragrance and nutrition. One hundred percent of the
profits of these sales will go to Colton’s family. Please
invite your family and friends. RSVP to Mary Ann at
847-400-6429. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Community Kitchen—Sharing God’s Love
We are feeding the hungry, at no
cost, in the name of Christ, every Monday at 6 PM. in the Fr.
Sherry Parish Center. Doors
open at 5:45 PM. Please contact
Liz Campana to volunteer to
serve at liz2campana@
comcast.net. Please contact Jim Prault to volunteer
to cook at [email protected]. Either of these Community Kitchen leaders will be happy to answer any of
your questions as well.
Pope Francis’ February Prayer Intentions
Care for Creation: That we may take
good care of creation—a gift freely
given—cultivating and protecting it for
future generations.
Asia: That opportunities may increase for
dialogue and encounter between the
Christian faith and the people of Asia.
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Dementia Discussion Group Meeting
The presenter at our fifth meeting will be Susan Sklar,
Manager of Education and Outreach for the Greater
Illinois Chapter at the Rockford Office of the Alzheimers
Association. She educates in six Illinois counties, is a
Senior Health Insurance Program counselor and is on
the advisory committee for the Northwestern Illinois Area
Agency on Aging. “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection
Matters and the affects on the Activities of Daily Living
(ADLs) will be the topic. Family members, caregivers and
loved ones are encouraged to attend, offer comments
and ask questions. The meeting will be on Wednesday,
February 3, from 10 to 11:30 AM in Apostles Bay.
HALO Meeting Scheduled
The next Holy Apostles Ladies Organization (HALO)
meeting will be held on Monday, February 8, at 7 PM in
St. Francis/St. Augustine Room.
We will be discussing the book
"Walking Together" by Mary Deturris
Poust. There are books available in
the HALO mailbox for anyone who is
interested. All women of the parish
are welcome to attend.
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¿Por qué Confesarse?
Un hecho innegable: la necesidad del perdón de mis pecados. Todos tenemos muchas cosas buenas…pero al mismo
tiempo, la presencia del mal en nuestra vida es un hecho:
somos limitados, tenemos una cierta inclinación al mal y
defectos; y como consecuencia de esto nos equivocamos,
cometemos errores y pecados. Esto es evidente y Dios lo
sabe. San Juan dice que "si decimos que no tenemos pecado, nos engañamos y la verdad no está en nosotros. Si confesamos nuestros pecados, fiel y justo es El para perdonar
nuestros pecados y purificarnos de toda injusticia. Si decimos que no hemos pecado, le hacemos mentiroso y su palabra no está en nosotros". De aquí que una de las cuestiones
más importantes de nuestra vida sea ¿cómo conseguir
"deshacernos" de lo malo que hay en nosotros? ¿De las cosas malas que hemos dicho o de las que hemos hecho mal?
Esta es una de las principales tareas que tenemos entre
manos: purificar nuestra vida de lo que no es bueno, sacar
lo que está y limpiar lo que está sucio, etc.: librarnos de todo lo que no queremos de nuestro pasado.
¿Pero cómo hacerlo? No se puede volver al pasado, para
vivirlo de manera diferente… Sólo Dios puede renovar nuestra vida con su perdón. Y El quiere hacerlo… hasta el punto
que el perdón de los pecados ocupa un lugar muy importante en nuestras relaciones con Dios. Como respetó nuestra
libertad, el único requisito que exige es que nosotros queramos ser perdonados: es decir, rechacemos el pecado cometido (esto es el arrepentimiento) y queramos no volver a cometerlo. ¿Cómo nos pide que mostremos nuestra buena
voluntad? A través de un gran regalo que Dios nos ha hecho. En su misericordia infinita nos dio un instrumento que
no falla en reparar todo lo malo que podamos haber hecho.
Se trata del sacramento de la penitencia. Sacramento al
que un gran santo llamaba el sacramento de la alegría, porque en él se revive la parábola del hijo prodigo, y termina en
una gran fiesta en los corazones de quienes lo reciben. Así
nuestra vida se va renovando, siempre para mejor, ya que
Dios es un Padre bueno, siempre dispuesto a perdonarnos,
sin guardar rencores, sin enojos, etc. Premia lo bueno y valioso que hay en nosotros; lo malo y ofensivo, lo perdona. Es
uno de los más grandes motivos de optimismo y alegría: en
nuestra vida todo tiene arreglo, incluso las peores cosas
pueden terminar bien, porque Dios tiene la última palabra: y
esa palabra es de amor misericordioso. La confesión no es
algo meramente humano: es un misterio sobrenatural. Consiste en un encuentro personal con la misericordia de Dios
en la persona de un sacerdote. Dejando de lado otros aspectos, aquí vamos sencillamente a mostrar que confesarse
es razonable, que no es un invento absurdo y que incluso
humanamente tiene muchísimos beneficios. Te recomiendo
pensar los argumentos… pero más allá de lo que la razón
nos pueda decir, vale la pena acudir a Dios pidiéndole su
gracia: eso es lo más importante, ya que en la confesión no
se realiza un diálogo humano, sino un diálogo divino: nos
introduce dentro del misterio de la misericordia de Dios.
La Iglesia de Santos Apóstoles , McHenry, IL
Palmas del Domingo de Ramos
Si tiene las palmas del año pasado, puede traerlas
a la iglesia el próximo domingo. Estas se quemaran
y serán usadas para el miércoles de ceniza.
Horarios para el Miércoles de Ceniza
10 de Febrero
7:30 AM (misa en Ingles)
12:10 PM (misa en Ingles)
5:30 PM (misa en Ingles )
7 PM
(misa Bilingue)
Intenciones del Papa para Febrero
Universal:‐ El respeto a la Creación. Que cuidemos
de la creación, recibida como un don que hay que
cultivar y proteger para las generaciones futuras.
Por la Evangelización: Pueblos de Asia y fe cristiana.
Para que aumente la oportunidad de diálogo y de
encuentro entre la fe cristiana y los pueblos de Asia.
¿Les Gusta Jugar Boliche a sus Hijos?
Los caballeros de Colón invitan a las familias a
pasar una tarde divertida jugando boliche con sus
hijos el Sábado 5 de marzo de 1 a 4 PM en
Raymond’s Bowl in Johnsburg. El paquete se llama
Family Fun Bowl que le incluye la línea para jugar y
todo lo que quiera comer en piza y el refresco.
No necesita reservar, para mas información llamar
al 815-527-2387 pregunte por Dylan.
Misas para Intenciones
Si solicito alguna misa por teléfono y el donativo lo
pondrá en la canasta de la colecta el día de la misa. Se le pide que por favor recuerde ponerlo en un
sobre, anotar la fecha de la misa y el nombre para
quien fue solicitada. Gracias
Comida para la Comunidad
Todos los lunes en el salón de la Iglesia Sherry
Center se sirve comida a las personas de la tercera
edad que estén necesitados y familias que no tengan un plato de comida caliente en su mesa. Este
servicio a la comunidad se lleva a cabo todos los
lunes. Las puertas se abren 5:45 pm y se sirve a
las 6 pm. Para participar como voluntario o hacer
donaciones puede comunicarse con Mayra Rivas
815-996-0076.
Bible Camp (Campamento de Biblia)
Las fechas del campamento de Biblia de este año
para sus niños será la semana del 11 al 15 de julio. Es una semana divertida y llena de actividades!!
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Servicios en Español
Cuarto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Rev. P. Rubén Herrera
MISAS: Domingo a las 12 PM en la Iglesia
Jueves a las 7 PM en la Capilla
Para solicitar una misa pasar a la oficina por lo menos
dos semanas antes de la fecha. El horario es de lunes a
viernes de 8:30 a 5 PM.
CONFESIONES: Jueves de 6:00 a 6:45 PM.
ROSARIO: Jueves a las 6 PM. Domingos a las 11:30 AM
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
Jesús lo esta esperando!! Aprovechemos la oportunidad
de venir a agradecerle a Jesús por todas las bendiciones
recibidas. Separe un espacio de su tiempo y visítelo.
Le invitamos a que se una al grupo de Adoradores permanentes. Horarios disponibles:
Lunes:
8– 8:30 AM
Jueves:
1—2 AM (madrugada)
Viernes:
12—1 AM (madrugada)
Sábado:
3—4 PM
Interesados contactar a Medalit O’Hagen al 815-6907373 o Celia Rojas 815-600-0050.
Veladoras en la Capilla de Adoración
Las familias que deseen que una de las veladoras que
están en la Capilla de Adoración al Santísimo sea encendida por sus intenciones, sus necesidades, o alguna petición en especial.( solo se anuncia el nombre de quien la
solicita). Puede pasar a la oficina de la Iglesia para solicitarla. Dura 14 días encendidas y el costo son $15 dólares por veladora. En esta ocasión son encendidas a petición de Bernice Musielack, Patricia A. Jablonski y Leoncio
Agaton del 31de enero al 13 de Febrero
Holy Apostles Religious Goods (artículos religiosos)
Horarios : Sábado 4:30 a 6:30 pm.
Domingos 8am - 2 pm. y de 4:30 a 6:30 pm.
Toda la mercancía navideña con 50% de descuento.
Puede hacer sus compras en línea visite el website
www.holyapostlesreligiousgoods.com
App de la Iglesia
Ya puede descargar la aplicación de la iglesia en su celular solo tiene que ingresar al la
pagina thechurchofholyapostles.org Le da
un click al link donde dice Download
(descargarlo). Ahí podrá encontrar toda la
información que desee saber. Disponible
IOS y Android
Ministerios que Deseen Publicar su Evento
Lideres de los ministerios que quieran publicar alguno
de sus eventos pueden hacerlo llegar al personal de la
iglesia a traves del website thechurchofholyapostles.org.
Le da un click donde dice I Need To busca hacia abajo
donde diga Publicize an Event. Complete la forma que
aparce y apriete submit.
31 enero, 2016
Catecismo
A todos los padres de familia que tiene hijos en el
9no grado. Que se van a confirmar, les recordamos
que la fecha para la confirmación es el 12 de abril,
2016 a las 5:30pm Los estudiantes y los padrinos
deben llegar a las 5 PM. (es la unica fecha).
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Las papas que no han entregado el certificado de
Bautismo de sus hijos, necesita traerlo lo mas pronto
posible. Sin el certificado de bautismo sus hijos no podran recibir los sacramentos de communion y confirmación.
NOTA: La fecha de la Confirmación no se puede combinar
con la fecha de la Primera Communion.
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Cuaresma
Cada año en los tiempos Liturgicos, tratamos de tener
una actividad que nos recuerde el tiempo en el que estamos viviendo. La Cuaresma es un tiempo de penitencia y
conversión. El Padre Paul nos invita que en esta cuaresma escribamos lo que nos gustaria entregar a Dios.
Eso que nos está dañando y nos impide acercarnos a él o
a su Iglesia. Puede ser el renconr que tenemos por
aquella persona que nos hizo daño o el no poder perdonar a alguien que nos ha lastimado. Lo que sea que
guardemos en nuestro corazón lo podemos escribir.
En el Narthex encontraran unas mesas con cruces de
papel ahi puede escribir lo que desea entregarle a Dios
en esta Cuaresma. Esas cruces se mantendrán en un
lugar privado y se quemarán al final de la Cuaresma.
Viaje de Misisones 2016
Este año habra dos viajes para misiones, uno sera a New
Orleans del 11 de junio al 19 para los jovenes que asisten
a HighShool solamente (Juniors y Seniors). El otro viaje es
a Cincinnati de junio 12 al 18, para estudientes del 8
grado en Adelante. Para mas información comunicarse a
la oficina al 815-385-5673 ext. 212 con Joe Filpi..
Bautismos
Los Bautismos se realizan en día Domingo al terminar
la misa de 12 p.m. (en español) Pasar a la oficina para
registrarse dos semanas antes de la fecha que elija.
Para registrarse debe traer los siguientes requisitos.
*Copia del acta de nacimiento del niño (a).
*Los padrinos deben presentar copia del certificado de
matrimonio de la iglesia donde se casaron.
*Padres y padrinos deben asistir a una plática PreBautismal. Puede ser padrino, madrina, personas solteras que hayan cumplido los 18 años y haber recibido
el sacramento de la confirmación
Fechas de Bautismos para el 2016
Abril 3; Mayo 1; June 5; Julio 3
Fechas de clase Pre-bautismal. Lunes 6:45pm.
Marzo 28; Abril 25; Mayo 23; Junio 27.
NO TRAER NIÑOS Y TRAER UNA BIBLIA POR PAREJA
Si desea mayor información puede pasar a la oficina.
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Love, Serve, Connect: Mission Trips 2016
Most everyone who has gone on a Mission Trip comes
back saying it was the best week of their lives. Make
this the year you decide to go serve people who are in
need. There are two trips: One to New Orleans, June
11 to 19, for high school juniors and seniors only; the
other to Cincinnati, June 12 to 18, for 8th graders and
up. Make the commitment now! To register and for
more information contact Joe Filpi at 815-385-5673,
ext. 212 or [email protected].
Give the Gift of Life: Donate Blood
If you were unable to donate at the recent blood drive
at Holy Apostles, the McHenry VFW Post 4600 will
offer a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 6, 8:30 AM
to 12:30 PM, at 3002 W. Rt. 120,
McHenry. A photo ID is required. Call
Ginny at 815-363-6051 to make an
appointment but walk-ins are welcome.
All donors will receive a free Moretti’s
Pizza coupon. Give blood—it’s safe, it’s
simple and it saves lives.
Courage and EnCourage Launched
Courage is an international apostolate begun in New
York in 1980 that ministers to persons with same-sex
attractions. Members support one another in growing
in their faith and living in accord with the Catholic
Church's teaching. Fr. Phillip Kaim has been appointed
as chaplain for the brand new group in the Diocese of
Rockford. If you think Courage is for you, email him at:
[email protected]. The EnCourage apostolate is a support group for parents, family and friends
of those with same-sex attraction. If you think EnCourage might be for you or someone you know, contact its
chaplain, Fr. Ryan Browning, at rbrowning@rockford
diocese.org.
Valentine’s Day—Italian Style at St. John’s
Enjoy dinner and entertainment by Larry Breidenbach
on Saturday, February 13, at St. John’s Parish Hall.
Larry sings the wonderful songs recorded by Sinatra,
Bennett, Martin and Como. Cocktails begin at 5 PM
(cash bar); dinner at 6 PM which includes a complete
dinner with dessert. The cost is $15 for adults; $7 for
kids 6 to 12). Tickets on sale in parish office, 815-385
-1477. All proceeds benefit St. John the Baptist Parish.
REFLECT Retreat for Singles
Mid-life Singles (mid-30s to 50s): register today for a
life-changing REFLECT weekend retreat at the Cardinal
Stritch Retreat House, Mundelein on March 4—6. The
cost is $197 for meals and a single room. Take a
chance and get involved...you won't regret it! Call 312532-8286; e-mail [email protected], or
visit ReflectRetreat.com for details and to register.
The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
St. Pat’s Valentine’s Dinner/Dance
St. Patrick’s (McHenry) Marriage Ministry invites all
couples to their St. Valentine’s Day Dinner on Saturday,
February 13, at McHenry Country Club, 820 John St.,
McHenry. Cocktails begin at 6 PM (cash bar); dinner at
7 PM. Tickets are $25 per person and include a full dinner, non-alcoholic drinks, dancing and Cupid’s Challenge
raffle. On-site babysitting is available for a free-will offering; meals for children at $5 each. Contact Marriage
Ministry at [email protected] or call Patti
Hartmann at 815-385-2916 for information and tickets.
Spring Women’s Day of Reflection
As a great way to deepen your relationship with God
this Lent and prepare for Holy Week and the Triduum,
the McHenry Deanery Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
is hosting their annual Women’s Day of Reflection on
Saturday, March 5, here at Holy Apostles. Sign-in begins
at 9 AM with a continental breakfast. Lunch is provided.
The cost is $5.00. The day will come to a close at about
3 PM. John McGrath, Diocesan Director of Educational
Services, will speak on “Encountering the God of Mercy
in Scripture and in our Lives.” Dress in comfy clothes,
leave your troubles at the door, open your heart and
mind to mercy and the scriptures and bring your Bible
and a friend! St. Peter’s (Spring Grove) musicians will provide music for inspiration. Reservations are preferred but
walk-ins are welcome. Send name, phone and payment
to Carol Sima, 4912 Wilmot Rd., McHenry IL 60051 by
February 27th or call Barb Russell at St. Mary’s at 815385-0024 for more information.
Pray for Military Personnel
Please continue to pray for the safety of friends and
family of our parish members especially Adam Krey,
Dan Carrick, Benjamin Smeenge, Joseph Salgado, Keith
LaRock, Andy Schiera, David Yeazell, Gavin Laskowski,
Jaan Sass, Daniel Snow, Kyle Floyd, TJ Dinkelman, Chris
Mahood, William Vincent, Jr., Alex Pavia, Andrew
Morales, John DeCicco, Jack Walberg, Michael Kinnerk,
Daniel Richardson,
Christopher M. Chapman,
Alex McDonagh, Will
Banville, Brad Roudebush,
Patrick Phelan, Zach Fonk,
Tim Heatley, Jason Moa,
Matthew Montani, John J. Gibson and Joseph Kandray,
who are serving our country either stateside or in a
foreign country. Please let us know if you have a family
member serving in the military.
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their
families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our
time of need and give us peace. We ask this in
the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen.