1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

January 25, 2015
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Parish Staff
Pastor
Parochial Vicar
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
Deacon
Pastoral Associate/
Christian Service
Business Manager
Financial Asst.
Parish Secretary/Coord
Technology/ Liturgy
Fr. Burt Absalon
Fr. Johnson Lopez
Mr. Hans Rokus
Mr. Louis Barone
Mr. James Devona
Mr. William Johnston
Mrs. JoAnne Sieck
Mrs. Tara Kaufmann
Mrs. JoAnn Lenart
Mrs. Jenny Dwyer
Secretary of Hispanic Min
St. Mary School Principal
St. Mary School Secretary
Superintendent of Marian
Central Catholic H.S.
R.E. Director
R.E. Secretaries
Music Director/Keyboard
Keyboard Player
General Maintenance
Facilities Engineer
Mrs. Maricela Dueñas
Mr. Frank Shields
Mrs. Kathy Stanger
Mr. Thomas Landers
Mrs. Diane O’Donnell
Mrs. Pam Elsinger
Mr. Fred Wackenhut
Mrs. Barbara Klein
Mrs. Imelda Salgado
Mr. Jim Andrews
To You From the Pastor
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
This last Sunday of January marks the beginning of our Catholic School Week (CSW) celebration.
As I mentioned in my last week’s letter, the theme for this year’s CSW is Catholic Schools:
Communities of Faith. Academics. Service. Today and all through the week, all Catholic School
communities across the US are engaging the student body in many activities in line with this
year’s theme.
It is the self understanding of the Mother Church that education is central to the mission
entrusted to her by the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord mandated His disciples to go proclaim the
Gospel and teach all the nations. (Cf Mt 28:16-20). The mission of the Lord continues up to
today through the Church’s work of ministry in bringing glad tidings to the poor, in feeding the
hungry, and in proclaiming liberty to captives. The Lord came so that from death and sin we may
be set free. But sin in the theological sense does not refer primarily to the bad things we do or to
good things we fail to do, but to the human condition that leads us to committing those things.
This condition takes on many forms and one of the most confining and crippling among them is
ignorance. Ignorance is not bliss. It is in a sense, a form of captivity. Thus, education sets the
person free from the bondage of ignorance. That is why the Church sees education as a sacred
task, a ministry that is part of the proclamation of the Good News. It is, in other words,
evangelization.
The purpose of evangelization, of course, is conversion. Anyone can be free from ignorance and
be highly educated without being transformed into a person of God. Catholic education therefore
must not only inform the mind but must form the heart so that transformation of the total person
into becoming disciples of the Lord can take place. Catholic education aims to help young
persons develop their gifts, intellects, talents, and capabilities so that they can become the best
version of themselves. St. Ireneus said: “The glory of God is human being fully alive.” To become
the best we can be is the best way to give God honor and glory, especially when our best is
expressed in putting our gifts and abilities in His service. Catholic education, without a doubt,
prepares young people for life. But it is the preparation for the life to come that matters the
most. Thus the emphasis on developing virtues and on growing in holiness is to be expected.
Catholic education makes accessible to students the participation in the liturgy and the
sacraments, which are powerful forces for the development of personal sanctity.
Let us celebrate CSW and pray for St. Mary Catholic School at Woodstock, IL. Let us pray for all
our students, teachers, staff and administrators that together we may remain faithful to the
tenets of Catholic education. As we join with almost 7,000 Catholic Schools across the Nation in
celebrating CSW 2015 let us together thank the Lord for the blessing of Catholic education not
only to us Catholics but to the US as a nation. For the past 300 years, Catholic education has
produced citizens who have accomplished many great things for the nation. It is because they
are well formed in the ways of Christian faith and have the experience of an excellent education
in the Catholic school. Happy Catholic School Week!
Sincerely Yours In Christ,
Fr. Burt Absalon,
Pastor
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Lent is coming up quickly. An anonymous parishioner
shares this timely story:
I was raised Catholic, went to Catholic school, and sent
my children to Catholic School. One year, I was with my
kids as they prayed the Stations of the Cross at school. I
hadn’t done that since I was in grade school myself, so it
was like opening a time capsule.
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Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
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Our Parish Goal:
$121,280
Our Pledges:
$61,289
Pledges Needed:
$59,991
# of Families
2,719
Current Donors:
202
% Participation
7.4%
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Our parish tithe next weekend
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within our community through
our St. Vincent de Paul
Society. For more information you can call 815-334-7711.
Report as of
Actual
Budget Difference
1/20/2015
Year to Date
Weekend
$467,249 $487,896 ($20,647)
Offerings
Weekend
Offering for $13,275 $16,824 ($3,549)
1/18/2015
Weekend of 1/18/2015
Sunday collection
$11,615
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Guardian Angel
$1,660
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giving that
we receive.”
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St. Vincent de Paul
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I remembered that it was agony to go through the Stations as a kid. It wasn’t just kneeling for a long time in
those scratchy blue wool uniforms, and it wasn’t just the
plodding organ playing mournful songs. I also remembered emotions. During some stations, I would try to
think positively. For example, Jesus goes before Pontius
Pilate and who cares what Pilate thinks of Jesus anyway.
That can’t hurt Jesus’ feelings too much. Whew. He
(and I) survived one station. Some were not so bad,
such as Veronica wiping Jesus’ face. Thank God somebody was nice to Jesus. I would hope that would be me.
But some stations were just awful. Jesus is scourged.
Jesus falls the first time. Then He falls again. And again.
It doesn’t get any better after that. I felt like, why are we
dwelling on this for what seems like an eternity?
Our teachers reminded us that our sins nailed Jesus to
the cross. Ugh. I felt torn. Even though I knew my sins
added to Jesus’ suffering, I also knew that I would fight
with my brothers and sisters again, probably that same
afternoon. How could I live with myself?
After opening this little time capsule, I realized a subtle
way I had responded to the Stations as a kid. Without
knowing it, I had resolved to keep my sins small, to just
carry them myself.
But by this time, I was in my late forties. I was exhausted from carrying my sins around, however small.
And the positive accomplishments in my life were not
amounting to as much as I had hoped. I wasn’t sure
they were going to balance out the resentments and the
anger that was piling up in my heart. But I didn’t want to
lay those stripes on Jesus. It is just so unfair. He is
sinless, perfect and loving; how could I do that to Him?
Along the way, I had learned Jesus is hurt if we don’t give
Him our sins. If I don’t give Jesus my sins, then His agony was for nothing. In trying to carry my sins myself, I
rob Jesus of His purpose. If I lay my sins on Jesus, I give
Him a victory. It actually consoles Jesus if I give Him my
sins because He accomplishes what He came for.
I can’t remember if this is the precise event that brought
me back to Confession, but even now, Jesus and I go
back and forth about this as I prepare to meet Him in the
confessional. In giving my sins to Jesus, I allow Him to
accomplish His purpose. And to accomplish one’s purpose in life is to have joy.
Please share some of your own stories! Email them to
disciples@stmary-woodstock.org. We can print your
story anonymously if you want.
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Core Theological Areas: (CH) = Church History; (D) = Doctrine;
(L/S) = Liturgy / Sacraments;
(M) = Morality; (SP) = Spirituality; (SC) = Scripture
These classes are available for all Ministry Formation graduates, permanent deacons and their spouses, and other certified or degreed pastoral ministers. Each course costs $100.
For a registration form or questions, visit the Adult Faith Formation / Diocesan Theological Institute page at
www.ceorockford.org —OR—contact the Ministry Formation
Office at 815/399-4300—Ext. 389
Christology: Early Church Councils (CH / D) A
course examining several of the earliest Church
Councils and the Christological impact of their
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Saturdays—Jan. 24, Mar. 7, 14 & 21, 2015—9:00 am to noon
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512 Normal Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
ABCDs of Spirituality (CH / SP)
This course will explore the specific spirituality
of each of the following orders: Augustinian,
Benedictine, Carmelite and Dominican. Fr.
Peck will discuss what characterizes each of
these monastic orders from interior detachment and silence to love of teaching and devotion to the truth. We will also reflect on the
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Saturdays—Jan. 24, Mar. 7, 14 & 21, 2015—1- 4 pm
Christ the Teacher Parish – Newman Center - Cardinal Room
512 Normal Rd., DeKalb, IL 60115
The Spirituality of the Gospel of Mark (SC)
We will undergo a close reading of Mark’s narrative to gain a theological appreciation of his
unique and compelling view of Jesus’ ministry
and death, and their impact on our spirituality
today.
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Spiritual Direction II (SP)
These two Saturdays will continue to develop
the theological principles, models and strategies initially presented in Spiritual Direction I.
Participants must have successfully completed Spiritual Direction I to enroll in Spiritual
Direction II.
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Calling all 6th, 7th
and 8th graders of
the parish! Our first
meeting for the
Living Stations of the
Cross will be Sunday,
February 1, 2015
from 2–4 pm in the
St. Joseph Center.
Living Stations of the Cross is the reenactment of
the Passion of Christ based on St. John Paul II’s
Way of the Cross. We need students to help with
this production as actors and crew.
If you are unable to attend the first meeting but
want to participate, please contact Clare Narusis at
cvnarusis@yahoo.com or cell phone/text at 815341-0700.
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Sunday, February 1: 2–4 pm – St. Joseph Center
Sunday, February 8: 2–4 pm – Church
Sunday, February 15: 2–4 pm Church
Sunday, February 22: 2–4 pm – Church
Sunday, March 1: 7–9 pm – Church
Sunday, March 8: 7–9 pm – Church
Sunday, March 15: 7–9 pm – Church
Sun., March 29: 7–9 pm – Church (Dress Rehearsal)
Tues., March 31: 7–9 pm – Church (Dress Rehearsal)
Friday, April 3: 7:30 pm Performance – Church
Please watch the
bulletin for meeting
dates and times for high
school students who
would like to participate
in the Living Stations
Choir or contact Fred
Wackenhut, fwackenhut@stmary-woodstock.org.
Thank you to all who help this wonderful ministry.
This is a great service to our parish.
The McHenry County Taize Prayer service is offered
every 4th Tuesday of the month at the First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson Street.
The next time of worship will be on Tuesday, January 27, at 7 pm.
Taize prayer service is a quiet, simple way of prayer
for people of all Christian traditions. The candlelit
service includes repetitive simple songs, scripture,
and moments of rich silence.
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On January 25, 7 pm concert and 6 pm
dessert bar & bake sale. Community
concert is at Grace Lutheran Church. Admission is $5. All proceeds will support the people
in need in Woodstock and Wonder Lake. 13.6% of
our neighbors are living below the poverty line. In
the last two years, WACM has provided: $53,000 in
food; $41,000 in clothing, medicine, utilities, transportation, etc; assistance for 120 children and 111
adults per month.
Thank you to those people who contributed to the
day-time lunch this past Christmas Day. It always
helps having volunteers willing to make lunches and
help serve. The day-time drop in shelter is in Woodstock every Thursday. It provides a safe, warm place
for those who don’t have homes of their own. They
provide lunch weekly as well.
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The men’s club will be serving up a
breakfast of pancakes and eggs on
Sunday, January 25, from 8:30—
12:00 pm. All are welcome to come down to Egan
Hall for this event.
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Come play with us on the 2nd and 4th
Mondays from 1-3 pm in the St. Joseph
Center.
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We will be meeting on Feb. 7 in the
St. Joseph Center Basement. Year
two is now underway. All men in our
parish are welcome to join us. Year one is not a prerequisite for year two. Doors open at 5:45 am and
video starts at 6:15 am. Adjourn by 7:30 am. Come
and check it out. If you would like a wake-up call,
let Jerry Smith know and he will be glad to call. We
have room for 70 men but only 40 show up. Over
500 parishes will be running this dynamic men’s
program this year. Want to know more? Call Jerry
Smith 815-338-9434 or e-mail at jerrysmith@owc.net Check out the program at
www.thatmanisyou.org.
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Meeting will be held February 19, 2015 at Coleman’s & Co. Reservations must be made by February 13 by calling Alice or Bob Howell at 815-3388964.
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Please consider one of these open hours:
Adorers Needed
Monday at 12 am (every other wk) &
6 pm (every other wk)
Tuesday at 5 am, 11 am, 12 pm, & 1 pm
Wednesday at 12 am (every other wk) & 3 am
Thursday at 7 am, 12 pm, 3 pm & 11 pm
Friday at 2 am
Saturday at 6 pm
Sunday at 5 am & 11 pm
Hour coordinator
1 am & 7 pm
Division leaders
midnight to 6 am.
To fill one of these openings, call: Bob & Donna
Kovarik at (815) 814-2914.
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St. Mary Men’s Club’s 13th
annual Smoker will be held
February 7, 2015. The guest
speaker is ESPN Radio 1000
and 10-year NFL veteran,
John "Jurko" Jurkovic. For additional information
and ticket purchases, go to St Mary’s web page or
type in this link https://sites.google.com/a/stmarywoodstock.org/mens-club/announcements/13th.
For additional questions you can contact Kevin Kirwan (847)370-1748 or Kurt Taylor (815)703-6994.
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Ash Wednesday will be February 18 and we will be
offering several Masses that day. If you are available, please let Jenny Dwyer, jdwyer@stmarywoodstock.org or 815-338-3377, know when you
can help.
Please be aware of the new adjustments during the
Mass. Extraordinary ministers are lining up on the
outside of the black railing before proceeding up to
the sanctuary. Lectors are remaining in the sanctuary until the end of the prayer of the faithful is given
by the priest. Of course all signs of respect (bowing)
are toward the altar which is the focal point during
the Mass. After the Mass the focal point is the tabernacle again.
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Where your investment in education
pays dividends in: faith formation,
character development and academic
success. Be prepared for high school
and for the future with an excellent academic foundation
and the support of our dedicated teachers and staff.
Come to our open house. All prospective families looking
for an excellent, comprehensive preschool through
eighth grade Catholic education are invited to attend.
Learn about our excellent school and meet our teachers
and school families.
Our open house is Sunday, January 25, from 10 am—12
pm. Join us for 9 am Mass in the church, pancake breakfast in Egan Hall (cafeteria) from 10 am—12 pm. School
tours are available during this time as well as classroom
activities. Registration opens to families who are not currently enrolled starting February 1. Registration fees increase starting March 1. Financial Aid applications are
due no later then March 1. If you are unable to attend
the Open House on January 25, please call 815-3383598 to schedule a tour with Principal Frank Shields.
Small group studies are not only a
great way to grow in your faith, but
they allow you to get to know other
parishioners and feel a sense of belonging in our parish. If you have
never tried a small group
study, check out these two opportunities. Catholicism is a 10 week
study presented by Fr. Robert Barron. This study will
begin the first week in February. Fr. Barron created
this groundbreaking study as a thematic presentation of what Catholics believe and why, so all adults
can come to a deeper understanding of the Catholic
Faith. Not a video lecture, Church history, or scripture study, this engaging and interesting formational program uses the art, music, architecture,
literature and all the treasures of the Catholic tradition to illuminate the timeless teachings of
the Church. Consoling the Heart of Jesus presented by Fr. Michael Gaitley explores the topic of Divine Mercy.
This study will start the week of
January 19 and conclude the week
before Divine Mercy Sunday. We
have evening and daytime groups
for both studies. Please contact
Joanne for days and times these
groups will be offered and to reserve your copy of the study guide
recommended for these studies. Each study guide
is $25, but please don’t let the cost keep you from
signing up. j_sotiroff@yahoo.com or (815) 3388853.
Study Groups Starting Soon
"Consoling the Heart of Jesus" groups begin Monday, Jan. 26, at 7:00 pm and Wednesday, Jan. 28,
at 9:00 am. Both groups meet in the St. Joseph
Center.
"Catholicism" begins Friday, Feb. 6, at 1:00 pm in
the St. Joseph Center. If you still need to purchase
books for either study, they can be picked up during
regular business hours in the parish office or at the
group's first meeting.
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Sunday, January 25
• 9 am Mass with students taking an active role in the Mass
• Prayer cards from parishioners for students to include in their weekly prayers
• Deluxe pancake breakfast for all sponsored by the
Men’s Club
• Open House for all
Monday, January 26—Communities of Faith: Prayer
• Students begin praying for parishioners’ intentions
• Prayer partner activities
Tuesday, January 27—Communities of Knowledge
• School Mass
• I Spy My Catholic Home—identifying treasures
around the school/church campus
Wednesday, January 28—Communities of Faith: Love
One Another
• Family Lunch
• 4 yr. old preschool snacking with Mom and Dad
Thursday, January 29—Communities of Service: What
can I do to help?
• 4th Grade attends Mass at Marian
• Collection of school supplies
• Honor local service heroes by delivering baked goods
• 3 yr. old Preschool snacking with Mom and Dad
Friday, January 30—Communities of Catholics, Celebrating their Faith, Knowledge, and Service
• Pajama Day
• Grades 5-8, Catholic relay races in the gym and
Karaoke in the cafeteria
• Grades K-4, movie and popcorn in the auditorium
• Preschool Veggie Tales Veggie Party
• Dodge ball tournament in the evening sponsored by
the Men’s Club
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All through the week, the students will continue to pray the rosary before school for
the Pope and his intentions as they do
throughout the year. The Catholic Identity
Group is sponsoring Catholic Trivia during
lunch. Relay races will be held during gym
classes. There will also be a display of “200+ reasons
we love St. Mary School”.
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St. Mary School is a Catholic grade school
serving children in preschool to eighth
grade. This school stresses the Catholic faith, an
excellent academic foundation, and a well-rounded
variety of extra-curricular activities including sports,
music, theater, and student council activities. View
more details on the St. Mary School website. If you
are interested in a personalized tour of the school
or answers to questions, contact the principal,
Frank Shields at 815-338-3598.
4##5!# Join us on Monday, February 2 at 7:30 pm for
a “Vigil of Life”. Through the rosary and
benediction, we will pray that human life, at every
stage, be protected and nurtured. Women wishing
to receive a blessing because they are pregnant,
are trying to become pregnant, or wish to adopt can
do so at this time.
“Adopting Andrew has made us more aware of God's
power and of His love for us. We realize that He always
has a perfect plan for our lives.”
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The Responsorial Psalm today says, “Teach
me your ways, O Lord!” Do we allow the
Lord to teach us His ways so that we can
love and honor our spouse more each day? Let the
Lord strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage
sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on February 6-8 in Crystal Lake,
IL; March 6-8 in Madison, WI; or April 17-19 in
Brookfield, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at:
alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. For a fin
de semana en Espanol in Chicago on Feb. 20-22;
June 5-7 or Sept. 4-6, contact Andres y Maria at
630-229-2600.
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In accord with Diocese of Rockford’s mandate that
every employee and volunteer who works with children
within parish schools, parish school athletics, religious
education and youth ministry programs be trained to
recognize and properly act upon allegation and incidence of abuse, training is available online at
www.ceorockford.org/Ed/. If you have questions, contact the school or parish office.
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“An Adoption Love Story,” 2014 Respect Life Program
USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
Please pray for the repose of the
souls of our departed brothers and sisters,
especially those who have died
this past week.
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Please pray for the Lord’s healing to comfort the following people:
Nicole Andrews
Lou Barone
Joseph Borst
Kathy Boseo
Dominic Campoli Helen Caprio
Steve Carrion
Thomas Cooney
Lily Farej
Mario Pizzo Ferrato
Diane Graske
Chester Grubba
Agnes Hess
Jean Hess
Kathleen Howell Mary Huinker
Debbie Kirchhardt Matt Kischuk
Mary Lou Kozar
Helen Kristensen
Courtney Lee
Michael Manczko
Stella Matthews Martin Matzelle
Owen Meredith
Bill Morris
Margaret NiemyjskiHarlene Parks
Terry Pirro
Rose Potje
Sam Ring
Kyle Riordan
Gay Schaaf
John Schleehauf
David Stack
Evelyn Stanek
Patricia Tauchen Jim & Della Taylor
Kathie Tretnik
Rose C. Verga
Joey Worzala
Chester Zyskowski
And any others we may have missed.
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Dody Beringer
Charles Brenneman
Carol Carlisle
Kay Denoiyer
Mary Franks
Dorothy Grubba
Tony Heyworth
Wilma Johnson
Mary Klocek-Gillis
JoAnna Krueger
Alan Marshall
Matt Marcheschi
Joanne Mosley
Kathleen Peiffer
Jameson Powers
Judy Ray
Klaus Schubert
Virginia Stefanik
Kaitlyn Teeters
Mary Lou Wett
Robert Bangiorno
Joe Burg
Greta Carlisle
Victoria R. Dewey
Julia Garrison
George Haegler
Ann Holtman
Jim Johnston
Dorothy Kohl
Bill Larsen
Elaine Marshall
R.B. McCallister
Christine Musiel
Anita Perez
Lumina Regalado
Susan Reeb
Mimi Schuette
Patrick Sullivan
Bill Thornton
Lori White
Dolores Borst
Dorothea Caffrey
Kristen Carlstedt
Evelyn Donagalski
Catherine Gotham
Shane Hammertree
Xavier Hope
Robert Kieser
Helen Kostenko
Joan Laschen
Mary Ann Mass
Karen Mencotti
Odette Musiel
Kathleen Phalen
Gaelen Ring
Lynn Ryan
Alan Sendzik
Patricia Tampa
Dennis Tonge
Phyllis Wood
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Monday,
7:30 am
Tuesday,
7:30 am
8:40 am
Wednesday,
7:30 am
Thursday,
7:30 am
6:00 pm
Friday,
7:30 am
Saturday,
7:30 am
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
Sunday,
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
†Rae Miller (Andrea Chapman)
†Dec. Mem. of Dennis Hurley Family (Family)
†Carolyn Seibold (Family)
†)Doris Graikowski (St. Mary Parish)
†David Souders & †Olive Frame
Spec. Int. of Alonzo Bernal
†Michael L. Dennison (Hal & Sue Gena)
†Charles Stone (Famiily)
†Candice Cole (Family)
†Jose Cruz Avila Galvez, †Ignacio Avila Galvez, &
†Eloisa Ortega Marquez
People of the Parish
†Leo & Jean Cooney (Jim & Gaye Devona)
†Richard Nevsimal (Family)
†Intention of Donor
†Clare Gabrielson (Dick & Peggy Menzel)
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Servers
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
7:30 AM
M. Keisling, L. Keisling
Thursday
7:30 AM
P. Walsdorf, J. Walsdorf, B. Zecchin
Friday,
7:30 AM
P. Walsdorf, J. Walsdorf
Saturday,
7:30 AM
M. Jablonski, M. Jablonski
5:00 PM J. Walsdorf, P. Walsdorf, J. Walsdorf, E. Young
Sunday,
7:30 AM B. Reuter, J. Hogel, M. Hogel, L. Cieslak
9:00 AM E. Bilger, F. Herff, V. Herff, A. Guzman
10:30 AM F. Dudzik, N. Frank, P. Hanlon, M. Kaufmann
5:00 PM
I. Molina, A. Schleutermann, ?, ?
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Saturday,
5:00 PM N. Abando, Deacon Bill, M. Abando,
S. Gena, C. Stier, J. Parker, S. Heider
Sunday,
7:30 AM V. Peschke, K. Shea, K. Stoklosa
9:00 AM C. Russell, Deacon Hans, F. Beaudoin, J. Smith,
J. Russell, R. Kenyon, J. Stasiek, J. Smith
10:30 AM D. Kovarik, B. Kovarik, B. Behler
5:00 PM
J. Dwyer, Deacon Bill, T. Dwyer
Lector
Saturday,
5:00 PM J. Boldger
Sunday,
7:30 AM J. Sieck, K. Sieck
9:00 AM G. Kenyon, M. Stasiek
10:30 AM B. McNamara, J. Jablonski
5:00 PM
J. Diamond, J. Diamond
Ministers of Hospitality
Saturday,
5:00 pm
D. Shinherr, L. Johnsos, T. Harding, L. Howell
Sunday,
7:30 am
G. Las, P. Porter, K. Jung, R. Buchanan
9:00 am
A. May, G. Smith, S. Otten, K. Foerster
10:30 am
M. Stroh, J. Hallisy, S. Zervic, J. Frank
5:00 pm
Volunteers
7+(:((.$+($'«
Monday, 1/26
8:40 AM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
4th Grade - CH
Bridge Club - SJC
After Hours Care - E
Band - A
English As A Second Language - TL
Legion of Mary - CM1
Bible Study - SJC
Tuesday, 1/27
9:30 AM
10:30 AM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
4th Grade - SJB
Prayer Group - CM1
After Hours Care - E
Daisy Girl Scouts - SJB
Adult Choir - SJ201
English As A Second Language - TL
JPC Team Mtg- SJC
Wednesday, 1/28
7:00 AM
7:50 AM
8:00 AM
8:35 AM
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
11:40 AM
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
Reconciliation - CH
School Mass Choir - SJB
Coffee Bar - SJC
8th Grade Spanish Class - SJB
Women's Wed. Morning Bible Study - CCB-MR
Bible Study - SJC
Middle School Church Choir Practice - CH
After Hours Care - E
Religious Education - TL
Religious Education - CH, JRHIGH, SJB, TL
Thursday, 1/29
8:35 AM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
7th grade Spanish Class - SJB
After Hours Care - E
Band - A
Hispanic Confirmation - JR3, JR201, JR202, SJC
Reconciliation (Spanish) - CH
Friday, 1/30
7:50 AM
8:00 AM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
School Mass Choir - SJB
Reconciliation - CH
After Hours Care - E
Hispanic St. Cecilia Choir - SJ201
CSW Dodge ball - G
Saturday, 1/31
5:30 AM
8:00 AM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
That Man Is You - SJB
Reconciliation - CH
Jovenes Para Cristo - SJB
Reconciliation - CH
Reconciliation (Spanish) - CH
Sunday, 2/1
8:45 AM
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
Confirmation Class - JR201, JR202
Jonac (Young Adult) - SJB
Emmaus Couples - E
Living Stations Practice - CH, SJC
Facilities Key: A-Auditorium, CM1 - Conway Center 1st Floor
Conference Room, CCB-MR - Conway Center Basement Meeting
Room, CH - Church, CHOSA - Hispanic Ministry Center, CREL-All
Elementary Classrooms, E-Egan Hall, EART-Elementary Art Room,
ESF-Elementary School Foyer, G-Gym, JRHIGH-Jr. High School,
KCROOM-Knights of Columbus Room, KIT-School Kitchen, PKINGChurch Parking Lot, PLAY-School Playground, SJCH-St Joseph Center
Adoration Chapel, SJB-St. Joseph Center Basement, SJC-St.
Joseph Center, SJ201 - St. Joseph Classroom 201, SJN-St.
Joseph Center Nursery, TL-Teachers’ Lounge.
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Monday through Saturday............................ 7:30 am
Thursday....................................6:00 pm (en Español)
Tuesday School Mass (September-May).......8:40 am
312 Lincoln Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098
Hours: Monday-Friday.................8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Parish Office.......................................815-338-3377
Fax...................................................... 815-338-3497
Religious Education.......................... 815-338-3413
Business Manager’s Office…............815-338-0223
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Saturday.................5:00 pm, 6:30 pm (en Español)
Sunday...................7:30, 9:00 & 10:30 am,
12 Noon (en Español), 5:00 pm
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Wednesday...........7:00 - 7:25 am
Thursday...............5:00 - 5:55 pm Friday.....................8:00 - 8:30 am
Saturday................8:00 - 8:30 am
4:00 - 4:45 pm,
6:00 pm (en Español)
or by appointment by calling (815) 338-3377. Para
Español llamar al (815) 338-3377. Please note
that during Lent and Advent there will be additional
confession times scheduled and will be published
on pages 6 or 7 of this bulletin.
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1211 Seminary Ave.
338-1710
Owner
Tel: 815-363-3910
Cell: 815-347-7267
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338-0075
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criminal, family, corporate, real estate, zoning, general
litigation, estate planning, probate and medical
malpractice defense.
101 S. Benton Street, Suite 201
Woodstock, lllinois 60098
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815-337-1656
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1110 N. Seminary Ave. (Rt. 47)
Woodstock
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Maintenance Company, Inc.
Mai
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Since 1974
plsmaintenance.com
Toll Free#:
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Member of Woodstock, Marengo, Harvard &
Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerece
Charles “Joe” Watson
815-482-2500
cjwbuilders@hotmail.com
1101 N. Jefferson St. • Harvard, IL
mchenrysylvan@sbcglobal.net
105 Van Buren St.
Woodstock
815-338-5400
Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and
Water Heaters
Auto • Home • Life • Business
Workers’ Compensation
24 Hour Service
316 S. Main St., Wauconda, IL 60084-1985
815-337-4200
Ashley Ryan, LMT
ReEnergize Massage Therapy
105 N Jefferson Street
Woodstock IL 60098
Trucking • Excavating
Ready Mix Concrete
21816 Railroad St. • Marengo, IL
815-568-5695
www.legalshieldassociate.com/myers_d
myers-debra@comcast.net
Deb Myers
Independent Associate
Small Business, CDLP &
Group Benefits Specialist
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Assisting individuals, families and businesses.
Delaware Electric
Company, Inc.
(815) 338-3139
815-338-4082
kkirwan@farmersagent.com
Donahue
Furniture
1345 S. Eastwood Dr. (Rte 47)
Woodstock, IL 60098
www.donahuefurn.com
815.338.1086
815-790-5785
Island Lake, Illinois
FULLY LICENSED & BONDED
Kevin Kirwan Insurance Agency
gency
Woodstock
Office: 847-338-5788
ELECTRICAL • GENERATORS • SOLAR
(815) 568-6311
www.JudeSchmidtCustomConst.com
Kevin Kirwan
JENSEN’S PLUMBING Francis X. Gosser
Attorney At Law
& HEATING
LIC# 058-109471
For All Your Commercial
& Residential Needs
670 E. Calhoun (815) 338-1936
www.jensenph.com
HOMES • ADDITIONS • POLE BARNS
LIGHT COMMERCIAL
PRE-ENGINEERED METAL BUILDINGS
1759 N. Richmond Rd. • McHenry, IL 60050
CJW Builders, Inc.
Commercial Build-Outs
Home Remodeling • Decks
Roofing • Siding & More
Jude Schmidt
Custom Construction
• Weddings • Pets • Children
Graduations • Senior • Family Groups
• Photos Restored • Special Events
dewanestudio@dewanestudio. com
220 Main St., Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-1880 • DeWaneStudio.com
DR. ROBERT J. WOLF
Family Eye Care
Prescriptions Filled
206 N. Madison • 338-7810
www.wolfoptometriccenter.com
JMH CHIMNEY
CHIMNEY & FIREPLACE SALES &
SERVICES
815-338-4140
Cosmetic Dentistry • Laser Detection Of Cavities
P.O. Box 638 Woodstock, IL 60098
Rebuilds, Relines, Repointing
Repairs, Restorations
Inspections per the NFPA, Sweeps
Robert Haraden, DDS
David Lee, DDS
Over 30 years of experience
338-0690
661 S. Eastwood Drive • Woodstock, IL 60098
RALPH GUNDERSON
PLUMBING, INC.
Septic Pumping & Repair
815-653-7806
Where The Owners Answer The Phone!
• LICENSED & INSURED
• EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE IN MOST CASES
WONDER LAKE, IL
DFI Floor Works Inc.
Zoia Monument Co.
Zo
Family Owned
Over 124 Years
222 Washington
Woodstock, IL
815-338-0358
Marengo
815-568-6573
Ceramic Tile • Stone • Vinyl • Wood
15315 Saint Patrick Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
Dale Freund
25+ Years Experience
Phone: 815-353-1768 • Fax: 815-338-3080
E-Mail: dfifloor@stans.com
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815-338-8900
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Since 1960
(815) 338-0549
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BOTTS WELDING
& TRUCK SERVICE, INC.
Truck Safety Inspection
815-338-0594
335 N. Eastwood Dr. (Rt. 47)
Woodstock, IL 60098
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Over 100 Years of
Family Roofing &
Experience
PETERS MOTORS
Doug Charles
847.707.0831
Fax: 815-337-7139
Woodstock, IL
Residential
& Commercial
COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE
DOMESTIC & FOREIGN
HAIRCUTS, UPDOS, & PERMS
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
11607 Catalpa Ln., Woodstock
ASE Certified • Member ASC • Major Credit Cards Accepted
(815) 337-0014
13712 Washington, Woodstock 338-2886
Near Car Wash & Across
Lake Ave. from Wal-Mart
DAVENPORT FAMILY
FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY
Visit Davenportfamily.com for prices and services
419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake
All Natural Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies
124 Cass St. • Woodstock
www.yofreshyogurtcafe.com
10% off with coupon
• Extensive Line of Bakery Delights
• Deli • Wedding Cakes • Special Occasions
122 N. Benton, Woodstock
338-0414 • Harvard: 943-7282
swissmaidbakery.com
815-459-3411
David D. Janes, DDS
Gentle Excellence For Your
Family’s Dental Care
210 N. Madison
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-7569
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of
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orthern Illinois Funeral Services, Inc Residential and Small Business
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FULL SERVICE FUNERAL HOME WITH
AFFORDABLE RATES
31632 N. Ellis Drive, Unit 209, Volo, IL 60073
847-833-2928
Cathy Daniel
Jim Klocek
Funeral Director & Owner
Commercial - Home - Auto - Life - Health
“We take Pride in Serving Our Families
With Dignity Since 2000”
www.marsinsurance.com
815-459-0711
Free Estimates
Fully Insured
“Clean as a freshly cut rose”
Rosa Cruz
815-404-0742
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Rough Cut Tree Service LLC Herff’s Auto Service & Tire
Tree Trimming
Owned by Mike & Teri Herff
Since 1985
Tree & Stump Removal
1390 S. Eastwood, Woodstock
815-338-3330
McHenry County
Largest Buyer
of Cars & Trucks
in any Condition
You could get up to 10% off
RENOVATION EXPERTS
SAVE With Used Auto Parts
HOME IMPROVEMENTS • KITCHENS
CUSTOM CABINETRY • ADDITIONS
Woodstock, IL
815-653-2233
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Snow plowing
& Fall clean ups available
Call Dennis
Complete Auto Repair
All Services Guaranteed
www.herffsautoserviceandtire.com
815-337-4502
(815) 648-2583
Quality Water Conditioning, Inc.
“Quality Water is not a matter of
chance. It is a matter of Choice.”
815-338-3344 • Free Estimates
815-338-2800
Open Sundays
711 Amsterdam, Woodstock
Henry H. Sugden III
Attorney at law
.
Madsen, Sugden &
Gottemoller
. .
• Animal Feed & Supplies • Premium Pet Food & Supplies
• Quality Lawn & Pasture Seed • Professional Grade Fertilizers
• Boots & Western Apparel • English Riding Gear • Breyer Collectible
Horses • Equestrian Jewelry • Wild Bird Feeders, Baths & Houses
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-5pm • Sun 10am-3pm
One N. Virginia Street
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
on the Woodstock Square!
1-815-308-5170
www.mixinmingle.com
2020 S. Rt. 47 - Woodstock
Office 815/459-5152
815-338-4200 www.farmandlawn.net
M.G. Services Landscaping
Woodstock Dental
Associates, Ltd.
P.O. Box 484, Woodstock, IL 60098
Email: mg.services@rocketmail.com
Melchor Gomez | 815-403-0619 • 815-276-7469
• Sod • Snow Removal • Brick Patios • Mulch
• Tree Service • Lawn Maintenance • Gutter Cleaning
• Retaining Walls • Ground Grooming
666 W. Jackson St.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1138
Serving the community for over 30 years
Dr. Michael J. Szurek DDS
Dr. Chungyoon Ha DDS
Se Habla Español
L
Burgers,
Wraps,
Sandwiches,
Salads, Melts
& Homemade
Pizza
BENOY MOTOR SALES, INC.
Family Owned and Operated
Serving McHenry County Since 1948
CHRYSLER FIVE STAR AWARD DEALER
www.benoymotors.com
1790 S. EASTWOOD DRIVE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098
(815) 338-5100
1040 Lake Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098
815-338-MILL
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Crystal Lake Psychology
Assessment/Psychotherapy for Adults
5911 NW Highway, Ste 204
Tacos - Burgers - Sammiches
815-527-7643
1409 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL
Yes! We Deliver!
Yes! We Cater!
MINI GOLF or GO-KART
$6.00 For All Ages
(Crystal Lake Professional Office Pavilion Bldg, Crystal Lake)
www.crystallakepsychology.com
Christina Rudawski, Psy.D.
William W. LeFew Agency Languages: English & Ukrainian
248 N. Throop St.
Woodstock IL, 60098
Bus: (815) 334-0000
wlefew@amfam.com
Batting Cages • Arcade
Birthday Packages
815-338-7990
Rich Toepper
815-338-9900
815-451-8793(cell)
815-893-4041(land line & Fax)
rich@richsoldit.com
25 years experience
Come on in for a unique shopping
experience at great prices!
• Boars Head Deli Serving Soups & Sandwiches
• Premium Ice Cream • Grocery • Beer • Wine • Catering
www.kofc.org
1411 S. Eastwood Dr. (Rt.47)
Woodstock, Illinois
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