holy apostles santos apóstoles

The Church of
HOLY APOSTLES
Roman
Catholic
Iglesia Catolica de
SANTOS APÓSTOLES
March 20, 2016
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
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.
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday, March 24
The Lord’s Supper, 7 PM (bilingual)
Good Friday, March 25
English Service, 3 PM
Spanish Service, 7 PM
Holy Saturday, March 26
Blessing of Easter Food Baskets, 11 AM
Easter Vigil, 8 PM (bilingual)
(No 5 PM Mass)
Easter Sunday, March 27
Mass: 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM (Spanish)
(No 5 PM Mass)
Feast of Divine Mercy, Sunday, April 3
Confession, 2 PM Mass, 3 PM
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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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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Holy Apostles Parish Family,
Holy Week is really the culmination of the crux
of our faith. We celebrate our ministry and the
Feast of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday.
Fr. Tim will celebrate then since he has inspired
our theme of “surrender.” That night we have
adoration to focus on asking God to give us the
strength to surrender whatever keeps us from
being closer to Him. Good Friday we embrace
our crosses, which is a moment that can define
our lives. Holy Saturday we welcome our new
Catholics in Spanish and English.
We are so blessed to have these people join
our faith and receive their sacraments. We
have a wonderful group that has really jelled
well and become a tight-knit group in
English. We have a large and hard working group in
Spanish. It is a night that we truly celebrate our
entire community!
Have a Blessed Holy Week!
Father Paul
Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the
beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates
the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem,
days before he was crucified.
In the Gospels, Jesus entered Jerusalem
riding a young donkey, and
to the lavish praise of the
townspeople who threw
clothes, or possibly palms or
small branches, in front of
him as a sign of homage.
This was a customary
practice for people of great
respect and palm branches
are a widely recognized
symbol of peace and victory.
The use of a donkey
instead of a horse is highly
symbolic. It represents the humble arrival of
someone in peace, as opposed to arriving on a
steed in war. A week later, Christ would rise
from the dead on the first Easter.
During Palm Sunday Mass, palms are distributed to worshippers, who carry them in a ritual
procession into church. Because the palms are
blessed, they should not be discarded as trash.
Instead, they are appropriately gathered at the
church and incinerated to create the ashes that
will be used in the follow year's Ash Wednesday
observance.
The colors of the Mass on Palm Sunday are
red and white, symbolizing the redemption in
blood that Christ paid for the world.
The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
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
Baby Kale Brenner
John Christensen
Irene Agrella
Erick J.
Mike Moore
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
Alexander Pacheco
Bill Fenwick
Rev. Msgr. Wm. Clausen Mark Patterson
Brendan W. Thompson
Ed Adeszko
Ann Gaul
Ruth Gantz
Julia Ramsland
Maria Teresa Toquero
Donna Spino
Sandi Baumgartner
John Baumgartner
Jen Finch
Mary Lou Parker
Mona Clemmos
Donald Mahoney
Cindy Koeune
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 Last Year We Remember:
Zinaida Shyntar and Lawrence Polep
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1-3, 13-14/Jn 12:1-11
Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38
Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34/Mt 26:14-25
Mass of the Lord's Supper: Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/Ps 116:1213, 15-18/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15
Is 52:13--53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25/Heb 4:14
-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42
Vigil: Gn 1:1--2:2/Gn 22:1-18/Ex 14:15--15:1/Is 54:5-14/
Is 55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/
Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Rom 6:3-11/Lk 24:1-12
Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Col 3:14/Jn 20:1-9 or Lk 24:1-12 or Lk 24:13-35
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 MARCH 26/27:
Saturday, March 26:
8 PM—Fr. Paul
(No 5 PM Mass)
Sunday, March 27:
8 AM—Fr. Tim
10 AM—Fr. Paul (in Church)
10 AM—Fr. Rubén (in Sherry Center)
12 PM—Fr. Rubén
5 PM—No Mass
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
THIS WEEK AT HOLY APOSTLES
SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016
PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION
HALO SPRING BAKE & CRAFT SALE, 8:30 AM TO 1:30 PM
8:00 AM Mass:
†Eleanor Opdenaker and †Members of Holy Apostles who
died during this month in past years
10:00 AM Taped Mass
†Lynn Benson and †Lu Andersen
12:00 PM Misa en Español: †Por las almas del purgatorio y †Eulogia
De Pizano & Jesús Pizano
1;00 PM Girl Scout Troop 1807 Meeting in St. Joan of Arc
1:30 PM Estudio de Biblia in Room of Remembrance
3:30 PM F.Y.R.E. Choir Rehearsal in church
5:00 PM F.Y.R.E. Mass
The People of Holy Apostles
6:00 PM Youth Group in Sherry Center
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2016
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass: †David & Virginia Utz
and †Ben Mickle
9:00 AM Adult Faith Formation Study in
St. Francis/St. Augustine
12:10 PM Mass:†John Shay
6:00 PM Community Kitchen Meal in
Fr. Sherry Parish Ctr./Kitchen
6:00 PM RICA Class (Spanish) in O’Neill
Reading Room
6:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 1614 Mtg. in
St. Theresa
7:00 PM Adult Faith Formation Study in Archangels/Angels
7:00 PM Spanish Emmaus Meeting in Thrones
TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
Rosary
Mass: †Therese Mickle and Jack Paeglow (birthday)
Adult Faith Formation Study in Archangels/Angels
Lunch/Staff Meeting at Rectory
Confession/Reconciliation until 6:15 PM
Mass: †Karen Koreba
Charismatic Prayer Group in O’Neill Reading Room
Festival Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
RCIA and RICA Easter Vigil Rehearsal in Church
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
12:10 PM
1:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Rosary
Mass: †Rita Sayler
Mass: †Lillian Penar
Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
Reconciliation until 8 PM
Church Housekeeping
Teen Faith Formation Meeting in Family Center
Welcome Ministry Meeting in St. Joan of Arc
Men’s Emmaus (Spanish) Meeting in Thrones
Marriage Ministry Meeting in St. Ambrose
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 2016—HOLY THURSDAY
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
11:00 AM
9:45 AM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
No Mass
No Confession
Chrism Mass at St. Peter Cathedral, Rockford
Magnificat Prayer Group Meeting in Apostles Bay
The Lord’s Supper Rehearsal in Church
No Confessions
No Rosario
No Misa en Español
The Lord’s Supper Mass: The People of Holy Apostles
Mission Trip Meeting in Sherry Center
March 20, 2016
FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016—
GOOD FRIDAY
DAY OF FAST & ABSTINENCE
7:30 AM
12:10 PM
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
7:00 PM
No Mass
No Mass
Good Friday Service rehearsal
Good Friday Service (English)
Good Friday Service (Spanish)
SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 2016
HOLY SATURDAY
7:30 AM
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
8:00 PM
No Mass
Blessing of Easter Food Baskets in Sherry Center
No Confession
No Mass
Easter Vigil Mass
For the intentions of our Candidates and Catachumens
SUNDAY, MARCH 27, 2016
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE
RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
8:00 AM Mass: †Lawrence Polep and †Leo
Henningfield
10:00 AM Taped Mass in Church
†Harry Brown, †Lucille Strauel
Andersen
10:00 AM Mass in Sherry Center
The People of Holy Apostles
12:00 PM Misa en Español
The People of Holy Apostles
1:30 PM Estudio de Biblia in Room of Remembrance
5:00 PM No F.Y.R.E. Mass
Arranging Mass Intentions
Please call the Parish Office at 815-385-5673 or stop by
during office hours (8:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through
Friday) to arrange for a Mass Intention for a deceased or
ill loved one or other special intention.
Easter Flower Donations
A huge thank you is extended to all who made a donation
toward the cost of the flowers to adorn our altar, most
made in the memory of a deceased loved one. We truly
appreciate your generous donations that allow our church
to be decorated for the Easter season.
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:
McHenry Villa
A Senior Living Community
3516 W. Waukegan Rd., McHenry
815-344-0246
www.mchenryvilla.com
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
We Share Our Blessings
Help free our
parish of the
debt “anchor!”
Our Parish Tithe this week will be given to Little Sisters of
the Poor (Palatine IL).
Help Needed to Decorate Our Church
Decorating our church for Easter will take
place this Saturday, March 26. Anyone who
would like to help enhance the celebration of
our Risen Lord is welcome to help. Please
come to the church narthex at 9:30 AM. Hope
to see you there!
HALO Needs Craft Material Donations
Holy Apostles Ladies Organization (HALO) is in need of
your extra yarn and fleece fabric. Please bring your
donations to the Parish Office or Information Center.
Part Time Position Available
The Church of Holy Apostles is looking for a part-time
building maintenance/housekeeping person. Please call
Joe Filpi at 815-385-5673, ext. 212, if you are interested.
General Facility Maintenance (may include):

Basic understanding of preventative maintenance
duties and carpentry skills

Light plumbing and electrical

Interior and exterior painting and drywall

Cleaning

Inspecting building and grounds

Preparing the building for opening and closing

Floor finishing to include stripping and waxing.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior building maintenance experience preferred

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Able to take initiative to identify tasks/projects that
need completion

Ability to stay on task with little supervision

Willing to work a part-time flexible schedule,
including mornings, days, evenings, and weekends
We’re open after all weekend
Masses and other special
events. Shop online at
holyapostlesreligiousgoods.com.
Come shop our beautiful selection of
First Communion and Confirmation
gifts and sacramentals!
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 February 29, 2016
Grand Total Pledges by Parishioners $ 855,783.36
Grand Total Paid by Parishioners
$ 535,929.22
Total Pledged by Top Givers
Total Paid by Top Givers
$ 630,223.36
$ 432,976.67
Total Pledged toward $250,000 match$ 225,560.00
Total Paid toward $250,000 match $ 102,952.55
DIAL* Balance Feb. 29, 2016
Total Families: 309
$1,052,496.05
*Diocesan Investment and Loan
Thank you for helping us reduce
our debt “anchor!”
To Date Our Parish Has Achieved:
2015 Diocesan Stewardship Goal:
$145,914.00
We Pledged:
133,795.68
Pledges Paid to Date:
117,237.21
Amount Owed to Diocese
28,676.79
No. of Families in Parish
2,147
No. of Donors
418
Percentage of Participation
19.6%
Please make or
pay your pledge
today!
Thank you for
your generous
giving!
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
March 20, 2016
Save the Date!
Holy Apostles’ annual Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner is set for Saturday, April 23, following the
5 PM Mass. If you have volunteered in any ministry, please help us show our appreciation and
come to dinner. Be sure to mark your calendars!
More details will follow closer to the date.
Magnificat Day of Renewal
Magnificat Prayer Ministry will offer a Day of
Renewal on Saturday, April 2, from 9 AM to 3 PM
at Resurrection Parish, 2918 S. Country Club
Rd., Woodstock. Join us as we welcome Fr. Stephen Glab, C.R., Pastor of Resurrection Parish in Woodstock for a Day of Renewal. Father
Glab will be speaking on "Life of
Grace" and "Flesh vs. Spirit." Come
experience Father's warm, friendly
humor and down-to-earth style and why he's
come to be known locally as a great homilist. This
is a FREE event; to register call Dee Slowey at
815-893-4061 if you plan to attend. We will be
having a free will offering. Participants are strongly
encouraged to BRING A SACK LUNCH as there
are no nearby restaurants. Coffee, tea and water
will be provided. For more information visit
MagnificatMcHenry.com.
Thank Himfor All He Has Donefor You!
Through Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross, we have
the gift of the Holy Eucharist. Good Friday follows Holy Thursday because the passion and
death of Jesus was the price that He paid so
that we may have divine, immortal, and everlasting life in Him in the new and everlasting covenant of the Holy Eucharist. The Eucharist flows
from our Lord’s passion. 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 these open times:
Monday: 10 to 11 AM
Thursday: 1 to 2 AM
Contact Mike Thielsen, 815-385-8562 or mthielsen
@live.com to volunteer as a permanent adorer.
“Luke 18” Retreat for 8th Graders
“Luke 18” is a three day
retreat for 8th graders
that’s a fun, exciting and
life-changing experience
that will help prepare the
teens for their adventure
in high school. It’s also a
great way to grow in faith
and make friends with
other Catholic teens. The retreat runs from 8 PM on Friday, April 15
until 11:30 AM on Sunday, April 16. To register call Joe Filpi or
John Jelinek at 815-385-5673, ext. 112 or 118. Registration
forms are available on our website thechurchofholyapostles.org
under “Youth” and“Junior High.”
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The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
Our March Deceased
On the third Sunday of the month at the 8 AM Mass, we remember all those
who died in that month in past years, taken from Holy Apostles funeral records.
Let us remember them and pray their souls are at rest with the Lord.
Nawal Alabawy
Earl Barnes
Betty Belpedio
Dorothy Bennett
Guadalupe Bermea
Roger Biggus
Kerry Blasinksi
Emil F. Bobner
John Bujnowski
Josephine Burgari
George Cadotte
Mary Campana
Demetra “Tula” Cannell
Lois Crawford
Victoria “Vicky” Diedrich
Michael P. Eisenmenger
Raymond Finney
Florence Foran
Robert Foy
Margaret Franklin
Arnold Garcia
June Germain
Genevieve Geyer
Glosson, Donnabelle M.
Paul Hagstrom
Ashley M. Hallstrom
Leo T. Henningfield
Evelyn G. Hoffman.
William Hogan
Gloria Hoklas
Salvatore Indovina
Victoria L. Jacobson
Leonard Kamp
Anna Kane
James Keane
Rita Kerbs
Jeanette M. Kettner-Sichel
Thaddeus Klimaszewski
Marie Klouda
Samuel J. Kus
Craig “C.J.” Ludford
Joseph Lutzen
Mary Anne J. Lyle
Walter A. Magnowski
Ernest Maloney
Patricia Marek,
Jeannine Martina
Leonard Martinez, Sr.
James R. Matos
Pamela J. McInterney
Alma Metros
Danielle M. Miller
William E. Miller, Sr.
Vincent Nett
Kay Ney
Lucy Nikola
Robert F. O'Brien
Frances Z. Olson
Bryan J. Osberg
Jane L. Peloquin
Lawrence Polep
Mary S. Ramoska
William R. Reid
Maria Rincon
Myra Robinson
Carlos Arenas Rodrigues
Christine Rosing
Dennis Santoni
Marian Scarbrough
Eleanor L. Schlottman
Carol Ann Schmidt
Patricia Schooley
Patricia Schullo
Zinaida Shyntar
Rosalyn A. Simpson
Florence B. Spenelly
Thomas Stubblefield
Margaret A. Vrasich
Harold Walat
Marcia A. Wheeler
Michael J. Wieser
Carl Wilson
Your Gifts to SVdPS
Feed the Hungry
Many of the phone calls that come
into the St. Vincent de Paul Society
each week simply ask for food.
How frightening and humbling for
these neighbors and parishioners
to realize that they simply do not
have any food to put on the table
for themselves or their family members. For so many of us, having a
full refrigerator and pantry are
something we take for granted.
When we are out of something, we
simply run to one of the area grocery stores to buy that item. For too
many in our community, that is just
not possible. Food deliveries by
Vincentians help many families
stretch their paychecks, ease their
stress and fill the stomachs of their
families. Please remember these
families by praying for those in
need and by giving to the Poor
Box. "For I was hungry and you
gave me something to eat, I was
thirsty and you gave me something
to drink, I was a stranger and you
invited me in." Matthew 25:35
Montini Parent Teacher Alliance Presents “Toast to Our Future”—April 9, 2016
Come be part of this night of food, drink and auction benefiting Montini Catholic School. Please consider donating
your time, talent or treasure to make this evening a great success! If you’re unable to give your time or talent,
please consider donating live or silent auction items. If you have something to donate or would like to make a
monetary donation to help acquire items, please contact: Cori Rose Fiori at [email protected] or 630-9390906 or Lisa Kociecki at [email protected] or 847-309-9772 to make arrangements to drop off or have someone pick up your donation. No donation is too big or small! Thank you for your generosity!
Montini Parent Teacher Alliance invites you and your friends to enjoy an evening out to benefit
Montini Catholic School on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 6 to 10 PM
at Bull Valley Golf Club, 1311 Club Drive, Woodstock, IL
Come take part in an entertaining evening of delicious food, complimentary wine reception, cash bar,
prize drawing, live and silent auction and…Toast to Our Future!
Please reply by March 26, 2016—Tickets are $40 per adult or $75 per couple
We are able to attend. Number of adults attending _____________
Name______________________________________________________________________________________
We are unable to attend, but wish to make a donation of $___________________
Please include payment with this response, made payable to the MPTA .
Return to the parish or mail to: Montini Catholic School 1405 N. Richmond Rd., McHenry IL 60050
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Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Pray for Our 2016 RCIA Candidates
Please pray for our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation
for Adults) and RICA (Spanish) candidates who will
receive their sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil Mass.
Jakub Baranski, Phillip Brown,
Alexis Fudala, Dana Kondos,
Shannon Landwehr, Cliff Long,
Michael Mazrin, Luis Robles,
Max Schiavone, Mark Slovacek,
Michelle Webster, Taylor Young,
Abigail Tirado Martinez, Alejandra
Castañeda, Alexis Jimenez Juan, Alexis Ramirez, Ana
Flores Tocoa, Aura Andrea Herrera, Daniel Hernandez
Julio, Daniel Ventura, Eric J. Medina Besiche, Fernando
Salinas, Horlando Medina Besiche, Jesús M. Ortiz
Lopez, Laura Zamarripa Perez, Mireya Zavaleta Diaz,
Omar Barranco Velez, Queily E. Cardona Gomez,
Stephanie Y. Lopez, Vanessa G. Lopez, and Victor A.
Caraballo Ramirez.
Save the Week for Bible Camp
Vacation Bible Camp will be held the week of July 11
through 15 this year. Be sure to set aside this week
now so you don’t miss the fun!
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 one of them will be happy
to provide you with the information you need.
Opportunities for Young Adults
St. John the Baptist Young Adults will offer a Year of
Mercy Pilgrimage at St. John the Baptist Church, 2302
Church St., Johnsburg on Tuesday, March 22. Confessions/adoration will be offered at 6:30 PM and Mass
at 7:30 PM. Jesus gives mercy to those who turn to
Him, and this year Pope Francis especially wants us all
to receive God’s mercy in a personal and profound
way! Come turn to the Lord anew and pass through the
Holy Doors and invite others to join us. All are welcome!
St. Thomas the Apostle Church invites young adults
ages 22 to 32 to their Catholic Speed Dating night on
Saturday, April 16 at 7 PM at the church at 451 W.
Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake. Whether or not you find
love, we encourage you to join us for a night of quality
conversation and food and drinks. Please register
online at www.stthomascl.church/speeddating.
March 20, 2016
Novena to the Divine Mercy
On Good Friday, 1937, Jesus requested that St. Faustina
make a special novena before the Feast of Mercy, from
Good Friday through the following Saturday. He, Himself,
dictated the intentions for each day. I desire that during
these nine days you bring souls to the fountain of My mercy,
that they may draw from there strength and refreshment
and whatever grace they need in the hardships of life, and
especially at the hour of death. On each day you will bring
to My heart a different group of souls and you will immerse
them in this ocean of My mercy, and I will bring all these
souls into the house of My Father. You will do this in this
life and in the next. I will deny nothing to any soul whom
you will bring to the fount of My mercy. On each day you
will beg My Father, on the strength of My bitter passion, for
graces for these souls." **(1209)
1st day: Today bring to Me all mankind, especially all sinners.
2nd day: Today bring to Me the souls of priests and religious.
3rd day: Today bring to Me all devout and faithful souls.
4th day: Today bring to Me those who do not believe in me
and those who do not yet know Me.
5th day: Today bring to Me the souls of those who have
separated themselves from the church.
6th day: Today bring to Me the meek and humble souls
and souls of little children.
7th day: Today bring to Me the souls who especially venerate
and glorify My Mercy.
8th day: Today bring to Me the souls who are detained in
purgatory.
9th day: Today bring to Me the souls who have become
lukewarm.
Simply state the daily intention and intention and recite
the chaplet in the usual way.
**Printed with permission: Diary of St. Faustina, Marians of the
Immaculate Conception, Marian Press, Stockbridge, MA
Want to know more? Check out
thedivinemercy.org . The cable
network EWTN does the Chaplet of
Divine Mercy daily at 3 PM.
The Feast of Mercy is Sunday,
April 3, will be celebrated at
the Church of Holy Apostles with:

Confessions at 2 PM
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Mass at 3 PM
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Blessing of the Divine Mercy
image
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Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament
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Chaplet of Divine Mercy
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Consecration to Divine Mercy
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Benediction and procession to the Adoration Chapel
for enthronement of the image.
Are you nostalgic for God? Is your heart hungry? Come,
immerse yourself in His mercy!
Pagina 8
Servicios en Español , 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
PRESENTACIONES : Para los niños de 3 años Y 40 dias
son e l segundo y cuarto domingo de cada mes en la
misa de las 12 pm. Proxima Marzo 27
Si desea anotar a su niño(a) llamar a la oficina
815-385-5673 de Lunes a Viernes de 8:30 a 5 PM
No Habrá Bautismos en Cuaresma
Las próximas fechas para Bautizar en Domingo en la misa de las 12 pm son:
Abril 3; Mayo 1; June 5; Julio 3; Agosto 7; Septiembre 4
Los Bautismos en Sábado son las 9 am. Mayo 28; Jun
25; Jul 23; Agosto 27 y Septiembre 24 (ultima fecha)
Fechas de la clase Pre-bautismal:
Marzo 28; Abril 25; Mayo 23;
Junio 27; Julio 25; Agosto 29
Horario; Lunes 6:45pm.
Favor NO TRAER NIÑOS y traer una Biblia por pareja.
Requisitos para Bautizar
*Traer copia del acta de nacimiento del niño(a)
*Asistir a la clase pre-bautismal Papás y Padrinos.
(Si toman la clase en otro lado traer el comprobante).
*Padrinos deben ser mayores de 18 años; si son esposos (hombre y mujer) deben presentar certificado de matrimonio por la Iglesia en el momento que registren al
niño(a).
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. Encendidas del 13 al 26 de marzo a
petición de Mike Blumm, Silvia Liberato y Victoria Duran.
Retiro para Jóvenes de 8 Grado (Luke 18)
Todos los estudiantes que están cursando el octavo grado los invitamos al retiro de tres días. Es divertido y tendrán una experiencia que les ayudara para empezar a
estar preparados para entrar a la High School. Aproveche
la oportunidad de que su hijo conozca jóvenes católicos
de su edad. Las fechas son; entrando el viernes 15 de
abril a las 8 pm y saliendo el domingo 16 a las 11:30
am. Para registrarse llamar a John o Joe al 815-3855673 ext. 218 o 212; O en el website puede encontrar la
forma de registro, busque donde dice “Youth” o “Junior High.
La Iglesia de Santos Apóstoles , McHenry, IL
Rostros de las 4 Misioneras de la Caridad
Mártires de Yemen, El Vicario Apostólico de Arabia
del Sur, Mons. Paul Hinder, reveló en declaraciones
que una de las oraciones que las Misioneras de la
Caridad asesinadas en Yemen rezaban cada mañana
después de Misa al iniciar su jornada y que elevaron
antes de su martirio.
Señor, enséñame a ser generoso.
Enséñame a servirte como lo
mereces;
a dar y no calcular el costo,
a luchar y no prestar atención a
las heridas,
a esforzarme y no buscar descanso,
a trabajar y no pedir recompensa,
excepto saber que hago tu voluntad.
Esta oración está atribuida a San Ignacio de Loyola.
Las religiosas fueron atacadas el viernes 4 de marzo
hacia las 8:30 .a.m. hora local, mientras servían el
desayuno a los ancianos y discapacitados que atendían en el albergue de Aden. Murieron con los delantales puestos. Los homicidas asesinaron a otras 12
personas que las ayudaban y presuntamente secuestraron a un sacerdote indio que vivía en el centro.
El Obispo aseguró que las hermanas Anselm, Reginette, Margarita y Judith murieron como mártires:
"Mártires de la caridad, mártires porque testimoniaron a Cristo y compartieron el puesto de Jesús en
la Cruz".
El Papa Francisco elevó una plegaria especial por las
religiosas y las demás víctimas de la masacre de Yemen. “Rezo por ellas y por las otras personas asesinadas en el ataque, y por sus familiares. Estos son
los mártires de hoy. Y estos no son portada de los
periódicos, no son noticia. Estos dan su sangre por
la Iglesia”, dijo emocionado.
“Son víctimas del ataque, de aquellos que les han
asesinado, y de la indiferencia, de esta globalización
de la indiferencia, del ‘no importa’. Que la Madre Teresa acompañe en el paraíso a estas hijas mártires
de la caridad e interceda por la paz y el sagrado respeto de la vida humana”, agregó el Pontífice.
Estudiantes de Confirmación
El retiro para los estudiantes que están en el ultimo
año de Confirmación (9 grado) será el Sábado 2 de
abril de 9 AM a 12:30 PM. Papas y estudiantes
tienen que asistir.
Decorar la Iglesia
El Sábado 26 de Marzo vamos a decorar
la Iglesia para el domingo de Pascua. Las
familias que gusten venir a ayudarnos son
bienvenidas, estaremos reunidos en el
Nartex de la Iglesia las 9:30 AM.
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Domingo de Ramos
Horarios, para Servicios del Triduo Pascual.
Marzo 24, Jueves santo (lavatorio de los pies 7 PM)
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Marzo 25, Viernes Santo (pasión de Nuestro Señor
Jesucristo 7 PM en Español)
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Marzo 26, Sábado Santo (misa de la vigilia Pascual
8 PM bilingüe)
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Marzo 27, Domingo de Pascua, (misa 12 PM).
El Papa Francisco explicó con detalle el Triduo Pascual y
pidió al Señor que “nos conceda a todos participar plenamente en el misterio de su muerte y resurrección haciendo nuestros sus propios sentimientos”.
El Papa Francisco recordó que el Triduo Pascual comienza el jueves Santo con la celebración de la Última Cena “en la que Jesús ofreció, con el Pan y el Vino, su Cuerpo y su Sangre al Padre, y nos mandó perpetuar esta
ofrenda en conmemoración suya”.
Sobre el gesto de lavar los pies, el Papa destacó que es
“expresión de esa misma entrega como servicio a Dios y
a los hermanos” y añadió que en el Bautismo “la gracia
de Dios nos ha lavado del pecado” y que en cada Eucaristía “nos interpela a seguir el mandamiento de su amor.”
Asimismo, el Papa señaló que en el viernes Santo recordaremos las palabras de Jesús en la Cruz: «Está
cumplido» y explicó que “el sacrificio del Cordero inmolado, que transforma la mayor iniquidad en un acto supremo de amor, lleva a término el plan de salvación contenido en las Escrituras”.
“Nuestra vida refleja este amor perfecto, cuando ofreciéndola por los demás, como Jesús nos enseñó, lo hacemos presente en medio de su pueblo” precisó el Pontífice. Durante el sábado Santo, el Papa explicó que
“contemplaremos el descanso de Jesús en el sepulcro” y
junto a María, su madre, “mantendremos encendida la
llama de la fe y de la esperanza”.
El Papa recordó que en la Vigilia Pascual “celebraremos
al Resucitado, centro y fin de la creación y de la historia,
en la alegre esperanza de su retorno” y concluyó que “la
piedra del dolor será removida por el resplandor de la
resurrección, que ilumina nuestro presente y nuestro futuro.”
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20 marzo, 2016
Domingo de Ramos
Hosanna, Bendito el Que viene en el
Nombre del Señor. El Papa Francisco exhortó a los fieles a cuestionarse en esta Semana Santa quiénes
somos ante Jesús que sufre, si nos parecemos a Pilato,
a Judas o a Santa María.
Esta semana comienza con una procesión festiva con
ramas de olivo: todo el pueblo acoge a Jesús. Los niños
y los jóvenes cantan, alaban a Jesús. Pero esta semana
va adelante en el misterio de la muerte de Jesús y de
su resurrección.
Hemos escuchado la Pasión del Señor. Nos hará bien
preguntarnos ¿Quién soy yo? ¿Quién soy yo ante mi Señor? ¿Quién soy yo, delante de Jesús entrando en Jerusalén como el Cireneo que regresaba del trabajo, fatigado, pero que tuvo la buena voluntad de ayudar al Señor
a llevar la cruz?
¿Soy yo como aquellos que pasaban delante de la Cruz
y se burlaban de Jesús?: “¡Pero...tan valeroso! ¡Que
descienda de la cruz, y nosotros creeremos en Él!”.
La burla a Jesús… ¿Soy yo como aquellas mujeres valientes, y como la mamá de Jesús, que estaba allí, y
sufrían en silencio? ¿Soy yo como José, el discípulo escondido, que lleva el cuerpo de Jesús con amor, para
darle sepultura?
¿Soy yo como estas dos Marías, que permanecen en la
puerta del Sepulcro, llorando, rezando? ¿Soy yo como
estos dirigentes que al día siguiente fueron a los de Pilato para decir: “Pero, mira que éste decía que habría
resucitado; pero que no venga otro engaño”, y frenan la
vida, bloquean el sepulcro para defender la doctrina,
para que la vida no salga afuera? ¿Dónde está mi corazón?
¿A cuál de éstas personas yo me parezco? Que esta
pregunta nos acompañe durante toda la semana
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
Invita a todas las parejas a la cena baile anual que se
llevara cabo el sábado 9 de abril en el Sherry Center. El
tema de la cena será “Abril en Paris” Le invitamos a que
marque su calendario y pueda venir a disfrutar de una
noche de diversión con su esposo.
Jesús esta esperando por ti!! Aprovechemos la oportunidad en tener al Santisimo Sacramento expuesto las 24
horas del dia. Demos lasgracias por todas las bendiciones recibidas dia a dia. Separe un espacio de su
tiempo y visítelo. Le invitamos a que se una al grupo de
Adoradores permanentes. Horarios disponibles:
Lunes 10—11 AM y Jueves 1—2 AM ( madrugada)
Interesados contactar a: Medalit O 'Hagan 815—6907373 o Celia Rojas 815-600-0050.
Misas para Intenciones
Estudiantes de la Primera Comunión
Ministerio de Matrimonios en Ingles
Se le pide de la manera mas atenta favor de pasar por lo
menos dos semanas antes a la oficina si desea solicitar
una misa para cualquier intención. Esto es para que pueda
encontrar disponible la fecha que usted desea. El donativo
son $10.00 dólares. El horario de oficina 8:30 a 5 PM de
lunes a Viernes. Si por alguna razon solicito su misa por
telefono el donativo lo pone en la canasta de la colecta
de la misa del domingo en un sobre. Anotar fecha de la
misa y nombre para quien fue solicitada. Gracias.
Los papás que no han escogido aun la fecha de la
primera comunión para su hijo(a), favor de pasar a la
oficina o llamar lo antes posible al 815-385-5673 y
preguntar por Ana ext. 225.
Las fechas son las siguientes:
Sábado 30 de Abril a las 11 AM (En Ingles)
Domingo 1ero de Mayo a las 10 AM (En Ingles)
Domingo 1ero de Mayo a las 12 PM (En Español).
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The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
Talented musician, singer/songwriter Sarah Hart gave a very entertaining
concert here last Saturday. In addition to the beautiful music she made,
she engaged the audience with prayer and stories of her life and faith, one
of which was her experience of singing for Pope Francis in Rome.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage
Join Fr. Philip Kaim of Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Cary, on
Wednesday and Thursday, April 27 and 28, for a two day
pilgrimage to Holy Hill and the Shrine of Our Lady of
Guadalupe in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. After departing Ss.
Peter & Paul at 6:30 AM, the group will travel on coach
bus to Holy Hill in Hubertus, WI. Here at this beautiful
basilica that sits on the highest point in the state, they will
take part in Mass, pray the Rosary, and have a tour. After
a group lunch, they continue on to
LaCrosse and overnight at the Stoney
Creek Resort. Thursday will be spent
celebrating Mass, devotions and touring the beautiful shrine and expansive
grounds, followed by a group lunch.
Return time will be approximately
8 PM. The cost is $150 per person
(double occupancy), which includes
coach bus transportation, tours, tips,
breakfast and lunch for both days. Dinner both evenings
is on your own. There will be registration forms available
at the
Information
Center. No
reservations
made
without
payment.
No refunds
after April
13, 2016.
Shown above, choir member and
cantor Lynette Reid was invited to
join in a song. View a video and more
pictures on our Facebook page.
Come to Lunch with Four Seasons
Four Seasons is Holy Apostles; group of
age 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. They will meet next for
lunch at Culver’s, Rt, 120 and Adams Dr., McHenry,
on Tuesday, April 12, at 11:30 AM. Please call
Annette 815-363-3701 by April 9 if you plan on
attending. Join us and bring a friend!
Donate the Easy Way— Use GiveCentral
Make all your donations/payments to Holy Apostles
the easy way! Sign up for Give Central and design
your giving to YOUR specifications, done electronically through your checking account or credit card. Just
visit thechurchofholyapostles.org and click on the
“I’m New” tab and then click on “Sign up to GIVE.”
This will link you directly to the Give Central site and
allow you to choose how much you give, how often
you give, and how you would like to direct your giving.
You can make your Diocesan Stewardship or Anchors Aweigh pledge/payments here, pay your Family Faith Formation tuition, donate to St. Vincent de
Paul Society—it’s so easy! Need help? Contact Sue
Draffkorn at 815-385-5673 to assist you.