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The Church of
HOLY APOSTLES
Roman
Catholic
Iglesia Catolica de
SANTOS APÓSTOLES
December 6, 2015
Second Sunday of Advent
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 St. Nicholas Day at Family Advent
Event, today, December 6, at 6 to 8 PM
Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of
Obligation, Masses at 7:30 AM & 6:30 PM
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12: Sunrise
Service, 5 AM, Mass at 6 AM & 2:30 PM
Handel’s Messiah Concert, Dec. 12, 7 PM
Advent Communal Penance Service at St.
Patrick Church, Wednesday, Dec. 16, 7 PM
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THE CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES (ROMAN CATHOLIC)
FR. PAUL C. WHITE, PASTOR
FR. RUBÉN HERRERA, 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,
Pope Francis has declared this the Year of
Mercy, so we are called to forgiveness, healing and being there for people in difficult
situations. (See more on this on Page 7,)
Advent is underway with our theme of “Be
Together.” Many ask why or how did we get
to that? It is very important today more than
ever to live our faith and not merely talk
about it or make ideological stands, because
anyone can do that. I have many conversations with high school through young parenting-age people and with middle-aged parents
about their young adult children. We are dealing with many issues and the basic ones are
trust and unconditional love. If we have
those as a base then we can heal, forgive
and grow through the challenges of life.
We are fraught with the challenge of just
having a conversation about hot topics like:
race, politics, sexual orientation, spirituality
and religion. It seems that we make statements and
judgements that
stymie conversation instead
of ask questions and help
discover these
situations to
integrate them
into our lives,
families and
churches. In our
parish, we are afraid to talk to others about
some of these things, because we may lose
friends (who are not really friends) or be
shunned.
Christmas is a time we are together as a
family and as a parish. Many of us may disagree on some issues or positions in life. The
church does guide us and call us to love
each human being as a person and to judge
the right or wrong of a person’s actions.
We have to separate the person from the
actions. This is how we come to heal, accept
and forgive people. My hope is that as we are
called to respect each other as people we
can find a place to gather around the Christ
Child together.
Have a Blessed Advent!
Father Paul
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.
Jack Czapla
TJ Ciochon
Gerald Doyle
Tim Paul
Gene Adams
Ricky Mock
Bob & Dolly Reidy
John Rappa
Audrey Teller
Grace Wesinger
Tracy Geraty
Carol Leeper
Allen Scholnick
Jimmy Smith
Kris Gore
Nick Bishop
Eva Melesio
Toni Gignac
Bob Berg
Ray Fardoux
Mike Vanderwyst, Sr,
Brendan Wohnrade-Thompson Karen Staller
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
Lavonne Sallaz
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
Mike Fraser
Christ Smith
Dan & Laura Badgley
Bill Fenwick
Dennis Brennan
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:
Joan A. Althoff and Mary Ann Becker
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THIS WEEK:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Is 35:1-10/ Ps 85:9-14/Lk 5:17-26
Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1-4/Eph 1:3-6, 11-12/Lk 1:26-38
Is 40:25-31/Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10/Mt 11:28-30
Is 41:13-20/Ps 145:1, 9-13/Mt 11:11-15
Is 48:17-19/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Mt 11:16-19
Zec 2:14-17; 12:1-6a, 10ab/Jdt 13:18-19/Lk 1:26-38
Zep 3:14-18a/Is 12:2-6/Phil 4:4-7/Lk 3:10-18
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 DECEMBER 12/13*
Saturday, December 12
5 PM—Fr. Rubén
Sunday, December 13:
8 AM—Fr. Paul
10 AM—Fr. Paul
12 PM—Fr. Rubén
5 PM—Fr. Rubén
*Subject to changes in priests’ schedules.
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Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2015
THIS WEEK AT HOLY APOSTLES
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8:30 AM TO 12 PM
8:00 AM Mass: †Alice Hutchison and †Frank May
10:00 AM Taped Children’s Mass with Baptisms &
RCIA Dismissal
†Dolores Chelini and †Zach Brokaw
12:00 PM Misa en Español con Bautismos
†José Ruíz Flores, †Pat Seaver, †Trinidad
Carvajal y Divina Providencia
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 No Youth Group/Bible Study tonight
6:00 PM Family Advent Event in Sherry Center/Apostles Bay
6:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena in Lourdes Chapel
6:30 PM Dance Practice for Our Lady of Guadalupe in Narthex
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015—ST. AMBROSE
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Forgotten Souls in Purgatory and Lavonne Sallaz (for healing)
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 Mass: †Rick Proudfoot
6:00 PM Community Kitchen Meal in Fr. Sherry Parish Ctr./Kitchen
6:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena in Lourdes Chapel
6:30 PM Girl Scout Troop 1614 Meeting in St. Theresa
7:00 PM Adult Faith Formation Study in Archangels/Angels
7:00 PM Women’s Emmaus Meeting (Spanish) in Thrones
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
(HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION)
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
7:15 PM
7:30 PM
Rosary
Holy Day Mass: †Chad Crispo and †Gordon Von Bergen
Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
Mass at The Fountains Retirement Center
Mass at The Fountains Healthcare Center
No Student Faith Formation Classes)
Confession/Reconciliation until 6:15 PM
Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena in Lourdes Chapel
Our Lady of Guadalupe Dance Practice in Sherry Center
Holy Day Mass
†Jim Hayes
Charismatic Prayer Group in O’Neill Reading Room
Girl Scout Troop 1224 Meeting in Thrones
St. Vincent de Paul Society Meeting in Seraphim
Adoration Ministry Committee Meeting in St. Ambrose
RICA Class (en Español) in Ss. Francis/Augustine
RCIA Class in Family Center
Knights of Columbus Council 1288 Mtg. in Archangels/Angels
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015
ST. JUAN DIEGO CUAUHTLATOATZIN
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
12:10 PM
1:00 PM
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
Rosary
Mass: †Pievve Yves Piquion
Dementia Support Group in St. Ambrose/St. Catherine
Mass: †Dr. Richard Lind
Adult Faith Formation Study in St. Francis/St. Augustine
No Special Sacraments Class
Church Housekeeping
Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena in Lourdes Chapel
Community Kitchen Ministry Meeting in St. Theresa
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015 (CONTINUED)
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Teen Faith Formation Meeting in Holy Family Room
Spanish Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
Video Ministry Meeting in TV Studio
Knights of Columbus Bishop Boylan Ass’ly. Mtg. in
Archangels/Angels
7:30 PM Men’s Emmaus Meeting (Spanish) in Thrones
7:30 PM Marriage Ministry Meeting in St. Ambrose
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2015
7:00 AM
7:30 AM
8:00 AM
9:45 AM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
8:00 PM
Rosary
Mass: †Christina Champion
Confession/Reconciliation until 8:45 AM
Magnificat Prayer Group Meeting in Apostles Bay
Children’s Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
Rosario in Lourdes Chapel
Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena in Lourdes Chapel
Confessions/Reconciliation (Spanish & English) until 6:45 PM
Misa en Español: †José Ruiz Flores
Holy Apostles Adult Choir Rehearsal in Choir Rehearsal Room
Al-Anon Meeting in Family Center
Dance Practice for Our Lady of Guadalupe in Church
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2015—ST. DAMASUS
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass: Michael Phelan (birthday)
9:00 AM Montini Preschool Christmas Program in Sherry Center/
Apostles Bay
12:10 PM Mass
†Virgil Hagy
6:00 PM Spanish Marriage Ministry in Archangels/Angels
6:00 PM Our Lady of Guadalupe Novena n Lourdes Chapel
7:00 PM Family Catechesis (Spanish) in Room of Remembrance
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
5:00 AM Mañanitas
6:00 AM Misa (en Español) Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe followed
by refreshments in Sherry Center
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass: †Dr. Gerard Dominique
9:00 AM “The One Thing is Three” DIY Retreat in Archangels/Angels
9:00 AM Ministry Formation Class in Apostles Bay
1:00 PM Christmas Pageant Rehearsal in Church
2:30 PM Misa (en Español) Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe followed
by refreshments in Sherry Center
4:00 PM Confession/Reconciliation until 4:45 PM
5:00 PM Spanish Marriage Retreat Planning Mtg. in Apostles Bay
5:00 PM Mass: The People of Holy Apostles
7:00 PM “Messiah” Concert by McHenry High School Choir in Church
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
8:00 AM Mass: †Ron & Carol Roth
9:30 AM Family Faith Formation Class in whole building/classrooms
10:00 AM Taped Mass with RCIA Dismissal
†Nicholas & Jeanette Cannella and †Lynn Benson
12:00 PM Misa en Español
†José & Ignacio Avila Family,†Jahir Cabrera Garcia, y
†Juan Perez
1:00 PM Girl Scout Troop 1807 Meeting in St. Joan of Arc
1:30 PM Festival Choir Practice in Choir Rehearsal Room
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
†Erin Marie Green and †Geraldine Hopp
6:00 PM Youth Group/Bible Study in Sherry Center
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Advent Communal Penance Service
The three McHenry Catholic parishes of
St. Patrick’s, St. Mary’s and Holy Apostles
will again offer a joint Advent Communal
Penance Service on Wednesday,
December 16, at 7 PM, at St. Patrick
Church, 3500 Washington St., McHenry.
Several priests will be available for individual
confession following the service.
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 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. To
register and for information contact Joe Filpi at 815-385
-5673, ext. 212 or [email protected].
Teen Train Trip to Chicago with Fr. Paul
All teens are invited to enjoy the sights and excitement
of downtown Chicago at Christmas time with Fr. Paul.
The trip by Metra train is on
Saturday, December 19.
We will meet at the Church
at 8 AM and return at 8:10
PM. The cost is $25, which
covers transportation and
dinner. Everyone under 18
needs a signed permission slip (available on the church
website). Things to bring: hat, gloves, jacket and warm
comfortable walking shoes, spending money, and a
snack if you want. We also need parents to be chaperones and to help drive us to and from the train station
in Crystal Lake. For details call John or Joe at 815-3855673.
Dementia Discussion Group Meeting:
Continuing our discussion on dementia as a symptom of
many different medical diseases that may be slowed
when early diagnosis and proper care is accomplished.
Don Gaul will facilitate the first of a two part presentation and will discuss “Caregiving our Loved Ones.”
Family members, caregivers, loved ones with early
dementia and those who are interested in the topic are
encouraged to attend. Emphasis will be on the activities,
architectural changes and caregiving opportunities to
consider at home. The meeting will be on Wednesday,
December 9, 9:30 to 11 AM in Ss. Ambrose and Catherine in Apostles Bay. All are welcome to attend. Discussion and questions are encouraged.
The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
Stewardship of Treasure
October, 2015
Sunday Envelopes
Loose Offertory
Children’s Gifts
Total Collection
$ 69,846.26
$ 7,931.40
$ 1,008.44
78,786.10
Budgeted Income Year to Date:$
Actual Income Year-to-Date
Overage/(Shortage)
$ 370,119.32
$ 340,376.14
$ (29,743.18)
October Tithes
Cultivation Ministries
Pioneer Center
Teen March for Life
Feed My Starving Children
$
$
$
$
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
Debt Reduction:
$ 10,301.00
Anchors Aweigh
$ 71,774.00
Thank you so much for your generous giving!
Please remember Holy Apostles in your Will.
Help free our
parish of the
debt “anchor!”
Make your pledge today!
Go to thechurchofholyapostles.org—click on Anchors Aweigh!
Anchors Aweigh Pledge Drive
Status as of November 30, 2015
Grand Total Pledges by Parishioners $ 551,683.36
Grand Total Paid by Parishioners
$ 202,080.96
Total Pledged by Top Givers
Total Paid by Top Givers
$ 365,223.36
$ 132,453.63
Total Pledged toward $250,000 match$ 186,460.00
Total Paid toward $250,000 match $ 69,627.33
DIAL* Balance
$1,420,776.46
*Diocesan Investment and Loan
Thank you for helping us reduce
our debt “anchor!”
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Second Sunday of Advent
We Share Our Blessings
This week, our Parish Tithe will be given to P.A.D.S. of
McHenry County (Public Action to Deliver Shelter).
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 December 6 through
19, with these candles, your prayers have been requested by the Mora Family.
When You Look Upon the Sacred Host...
...you look upon Jesus, the Son of God. “Indeed, this is
the will of My Father, that everyone who looks upon the
Son and believes in Him shall have eternal life. Him I will
raise up on the last day.” (Jn 6:40) Take a little time
each week to visit Jesus in the Divine Eucharist in the
All Saints Perpetual Adoration Chapel. and thank Him
and be refreshed. Pray, listen, and feel the peace that
He gives us so lovingly. Take a break from your busy life
to acknowledge His comforting love. Jesus will bless you, your family, and the
whole world for this hour of faith you
spend with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. Please pray about committing to
one of these open times:
Saturday: 12 to 1 AM and 7 to 8 PM
Monday: 1 AM to 2 AM (Sunday overnight)
Contact Mike Thielsen at 815-385-8562 or mthielsen@
live.com to volunteer your time.
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 Moak
and Matthew Montani 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.
December 6, 2015
Cozy Christmas Gift Idea
Lap blankets that were sold at the recent HALO Holiday Sale are still available
for Christmas gift giving. They are a great
gift for someone with limited mobility or
in a wheelchair. These blankets have ties
so they will stay in place and are contoured so they won't get tangled in the wheels of their
chair. The cost is $20 each and are available in several
colors options for both men and women. To arrange to
purchase one please contact Marge at 815-455-2918.
Share Your Blessings with Giving Tree
The Giving Tree offers us all a way to share our blessings with a needy person in our community by purchasing a gift for them. Please return your WRAPPED GIFT
WITH THE TAG ATTACHED no later than next Sunday,
December 13. (Gifts are distributed on December 14.)
If there are no tags left, you may also participate by
leaving a monetary donation in the box near the tree
and a gift will be purchased for you. Your gifts will benefit clients of Senior Services, St. Vincent de Paul Society,
MSD, PADS, and Pioneer Center. For more information
call Judy Gertz at 815-385-1154.
Vocation Corner: Christmas Discernment Event
We’ve all finally made it to the time of year where
things get busier than we could ever think possible!
Work parties, family gatherings, shopping events, and
so much more! Of course the most important thing is to
keep God right in the middle of all of our plans. In light
of this important task, I’m pleased to announce that
over Christmas Break, the Vocation Office is going to be
offering a retreat for young men in high school and college who are open to discerning a call to the Priesthood.
This is going to be a more focused event that the summer camps, with more opportunity to allow the Lord to
speak through prayer. If you fit the description of a high
school of college guy who is open to a call to the priesthood, then you have nothing to lose. And if you don’t fit
this description, but know someone who does, maybe
you could give them a great Christmas gift comprising of
an invitation to attend the retreat! The event is going to
be held at Bishop Lane Retreat center (Main Building),
it will run from Sunday, Dec. 27 at 7 PM to Monday, Dec.
28 at 3 PM, and costs $50 to cover a portion of the expenses of lodging and breakfast and lunch on Monday.
I’m looking forward to seeing what the Lord has in
store for this weekend, and I hope that many young men
from our Diocese will experience what god has been
planning for them, so please help me to get the word
out and if you are interested e-mail me at
[email protected] for more information!
Fr. Keith Romke, Diocesan Director of Vocations
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Week 2: Prepare Together
The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
Family Advent Event Today
Advent is a time of expectation and preparation. John
the Baptist cried out in the wilderness, “Prepare the
way of the Lord!” This is why we build up the Kingdom
of God on earth
in preparation
for our Lord to
come at the end
of time. During
Advent, as we
come together
and prepare to
celebrate the
birth of Jesus,
we are also
looking forward
to the Cross
that stands behind the cradle.
Christmas is not
just a cute story about a baby and shepherds, angels
and animals. it points to the mystery of Christ’s saving
death and resurrection, without which there would be
no reason to celebrate Christmas. So we are not only
preparing for Christmas, but by doing so, building the
Kingdom in preparation for eternal salvation.
Celebrate “Las Posadas” This Advent
Las Posadas (Spanish for “the Inns”) is a nine-day
celebration with origins in Mexico that begins on
December 16 and ends December 24. It is a tradition
for many Catholic Mexicans
and other Hispanics that
symbolizes the trials that Mary
and Joseph endured before
finding a place to stay and
where Jesus would be born.
Everyone is invited to take
part in this tradition, which will
be held from 6 to 9 PM on
Sunday, December 20, Tuesday, December 22, and
Wednesday, December 23, from 6 to 9 PM. The evening includes praying of the Rosary, reading Scriptures,
re-enactment of Joseph’s search for room at the inn
and singing of Christmas carols called villancicos. The
evening ends with a celebration of festive foods and
playing the piñata game for children. Make it an Advent
tradition for your family!
Come celebrate St. Nicholas Day and the Advent
season with our Family Advent Event today, December 6,
from 6 to 8 PM in Sherry Center (after the 5 PM Mass).
We’ll have crafts, games and music and a pizza
dinner...it will be a fun evening for the whole family!
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, on Saturday,
December 12, is a day of great celebration in the
Mexican culture. It celebrates Our
Lady’s appearance to Juan Diego.
At Holy Apostles this holy day will
be celebrated with a sunrise service called Mañanitas which includes traditional songs and dancers, beginning at 5 AM followed by Mass at 6 AM, with
light refreshments following in Sherry Center. A second
Mass in Spanish will be celebrated at 2:30 PM, with
dancing and refreshments following the Mass. All are
invited to take part.
Hear Handel’s “Messiah” at Holy Apostles
It only comes every three years...so don’t miss this
opportunity to hear this beautiful concert on Saturday,
December 12, at 7 PM, when the chorus of McHenry
Community High School, under the direction of Mr.
Derek Galvicius, performs Handel’s Messiah for the first
time since 2012. Everyone is invited to enjoy and support these amazing and talented young people as the
perform one of the most famous classical English
oratorios of all time. Come for the 5 PM Mass and stay
for the concert. Admission is free.
H
A
L
O
HALO’s Holiday
Bake Sale was
a big hit! All the
baked items
were sold out.
Thanks for your
support by
baking and/or
buying!
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Second Sunday of Advent
December 6, 2015
Knights Ask for Support of “Holiday Meals”
Jubilee of Mercy: 12/8/15 to 11/20/16
Knights of Columbus Council 1288 of McHenry will continue to raise funds to provide a Christmas meal to those
in need in our community. This will be the 9th year the
Knights will undertake this rewarding and appreciated
project. Their mission is simple: they raise
money to purchase food and, through a
partnership with Meijer, they are able to
stretch the money that is donated a long
way. The food is packed in such a way
that each family receives everything they
need to prepare a proper holiday meal.
One hundred percent of the funds donated is used purchase food that benefits
needy families in our own McHenry area. Any amount you
can give, no matter how small, is greatly appreciated.
The distribution of Christmas meals will be on Saturday,
December 19. The Knights welcome everyone to help
sort and pack the meals. Please mail your donations to
Knights of Columbus Council 1288, P. O. Box 148,
McHenry IL 60051. Your support is truly appreciated!!
The Jubilee of Mercy was announced by Pope Francis
as a year to be lived intensely in each particular
Church, allowing
every person to encounter the mercy
of God the Father
through diligent
labor for the
Church's mission
there. The most
evident sign of this
pastoral care is the
chance to open a
Door of Mercy in
every diocese.
These doors, analogous to the Holy Doors of the Papal Basilicas in Rome,
will permit even people who cannot travel to Rome to
make a Jubilee pilgrimage.
It will be the responsibility of the local Ordinary to
decide in which church of the diocese the Door of
Mercy will be opened. There should be a Door of Mercy
opened in every diocese and eparchy of the world.
In addition to the Door of Mercy chosen for the
diocese, the diocesan Ordinaries may also permit the
opening of other Doors of Mercy at Shrines of particular importance, especially where there is the happy
possibility that the many faithful who visit the shrine
may always encounter the merciful embrace of the
Father in confession (cfr. MV 3).
The McHenry Deanery Door of Mercy is at St. John the
Baptist Church, Johnsburg. December 13, 2015 at
9 AM by Reverend Jacek Junak.
Join Our Christmas Festival Choir 2015
Do you like to sing in choir but cannot commit to singing
year round? At Christmas and Easter we offer Festival
Choir to anyone willing to put in the work to participate in
excellent music making! We invite you to sing with the
Choir of Holy Apostles for Midnight Mass on December
24 and Christmas Mass on December 25 at 10 AM. The
rehearsal schedule is below; please attend as many as
you can. Ability to read music is not required—practice CD
and materials provided! Register for Festival Choir at
holyapostlesworship.org/festival. (On Monday, Dec. 21,
Festival Choir will sing carols for the Community Kitchen
Christmas Dinner before our final rehearsal)
Rehearsals are on:
Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 to 9 PM
Sunday, Dec. 13, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7 to 9 PM
Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 to 9 PM
Sunday, Dec. 20, 1:30 to 3:30 PM
Monday, Dec. 21, 7 to 9 PM
Pope Francis’ December Prayer Intentions
The Pope asks us to pray for two intentions each month:
one Universal Prayer and one
Evangelization Prayer. In the month
of December, his intentions are:
Experiencing God’s Mercy: That all
may experience the mercy of God,
who never tires of forgiving.
Families. That families, especially
those who suffer, may find in the
birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.
We’re open after all weekend Masses
and other special events AND now
through Christmas, on Saturdays
from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Shop our online store at holy apostlesreligiousgoods.com. New items are being added to our
website every week.
 All regularly priced Christmas merchandise
is 25% off!
 Advent Candles and Calendars are 50% off!
Don’t forget to come in and spend the $5 off
coupons you earned last month.
Pagina 8
Diciembre 8: Día de la Inmaculada Concepción.
¿Por qué se celebra la Inmaculada Concepción de María?
Ella, desde el momento en que fue concebida por sus padres, por gracia y privilegios únicos que Dios le concedió,
fue preservada de toda mancha del pecado original.
En nuestra sociedad, la pureza tiene dos valores opuestos. Mientras la droga más pura es la más cara y todos buscan el detergente que deje la ropa más blanca, muy pocos
se preocupan de mantener su alma y su vida pura, de cara
a la vida eterna. Incluso, quienes se confiesan seguido son
a veces criticados, y se les califica despectivamente. La
Virgen María nos invita a vivir este ideal de pureza, aunque
para ello tengamos que ir "contra corriente."
Historia. El 8 de diciembre de 1854, el Papa Pío IX, promulgó un documento en el que estableció que el alma de
María, en el momento en que fue creada e infundida, estaba adornada con la gracia santificante. La Virgen María fue
"dotada por Dios con dones a la medida de su misión tan
importante" El ángel Gabriel pudo saludar a María como
"llena de gracia" porque ella estaba totalmente llena de la
Gracia de Dios. María tiene un lugar muy especial dentro de
la Iglesia por ser la Madre de Jesús. Sólo a Ella Dios le concedió el privilegio de haber sido preservada del pecado original, como un regalo especial para la mujer que sería la
Madre de Jesús y madre Nuestra. Podemos aprender que es
muy importante para nosotros recibir el Bautismo, que sí
nacimos con la mancha del pecado original. Al bautizarnos,
recibimos la gracia santificante que borra de nuestra alma
el pecado original. Además, nos hacemos hijos de Dios y
miembros de la Iglesia. Al recibir este sacramento, podemos
recibir los demás. Para conservar limpia de pecado nuestra
alma podemos acudir al Sacramento de la Confesión y de la
Eucaristía, donde encontramos a Dios vivo.
El alma de María fue preservada de toda mancha del
pecado original, desde el momento de su concepción.
María siempre estuvo llena de Dios para poder cumplir
con la misión que Dios tenía para Ella.
Las Posadas!
Música, piñatas, ponche, pan, buñuelos,
tamales, y mucha diversión, invitamos a
toda la comunidad a participar en nuestras Posadas Navideñas.
Es un momento para convivir en familia
y como comunidad de fe, traigan a sus
niños a participar. Si gusta hacer alguna donación puede
traerla a la oficina. Necesitamos piñatas, dulces, galletas o
alguna otra donación que guste hacer. Las fechas de las
posadas son las siguientes.
Domingo 20 de Diciembre. El grupo a cargo de la posada es
Estudio de Biblia
Martes 22 de Diciembre. El grupo cargo de la posada, es RICA.
Miércoles 23 de diciembre. El grupo a cargo de la posada
es el Ministerio de Matrimonios.
El horario de todas las posadas es a las 6 PM en el Sherry
Center (antes Bell Tower). Te Esperamos.
La Iglesia de Santos Apóstoles , McHenry, IL
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
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
para visitarlo .Le invitamos a que se una al grupo de
Adoradores permanentes, solo tiene que llamar a la
oficina o llenar una de las formas que se encuentran
en La Capilla de Adoración Perpetua de todos los
Santos con sus datos y escoger uno de los horarios
que están disponibles. Por ahora son:
Lunes: 1 AM—2 AM (madrugada)
Sábado 12 AM (media noche)—1 AM y 7—8 PM
La capilla de Adoración esta abierta las 24 horas.
Puede visitarla en cualquier momento.
Intenciones de Diciembre Papa Francisco
Universal: Que todos Experimentemos la misericordia
de Dios, que no se cansa jamás de perdonar.
Por la Evangelización: Para que las familias, de modo
particular las que sufren, encuentren en el nacimiento de Jesús un signo de segura esperanza.
Bautismos
Los Bautismos se realizan en día Domingo al terminar la misa de 12 PM. (Español) Pasar a la oficina
para registrarse dos semanas antes de la fecha que
elija. Para registrarse debe traer los siguientes documentos. 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
Enero 3; Febrero 7; Marzo no hay Bautismos, Abril 3;
Mayo 1; June 5; Julio 3.
Fechas de la clase Pre-bautismal. (Traer Biblia)
Lunes 6:45 PM. Diciembre 28; Enero 25; Marzo 28;
Abril 25; Mayo 23; Junio 27. NO TRAER NIÑOS.
Bautismos en sabado solo durante el verano.
Para mas información llamar a la oficina.
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Segundo Domingo de Adviento
Retiro de Matrimonios
Catecismo
Diciembre 18, 19 y 20, 2015. Se realizara en Villa Desiderata Retreat House 3015 N. Bayview Ln. McHenry, IL
Por eso deja el hombre a su padre y a su madre y se
une a su mujer, (Gen 2,24) UNA OPORTUNIDAD DE
COMPARTIR CON TU PAREJA QUE TRAERA GRANDES
BENDICIONES A TU FAMILIA. PARA MAS INFORMACION
COMUNICARSE CON: Gabby & Rafael 847-322-6587 &
630-664-9070
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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. Estas dos semanas son encendidas del
6 de diciembre al 19 a petición de la Familia Mora.
Novena a la Virgen de Guadalupe
Estaremos rezando la novena a la Virgen de Guadalupedel 3 al 11 de diciembre a las 6 PM en la Capilla de
Lourdes. Si a usted le gustaría que se ofreciera el rosario
por su familia alguno de los días del novenario comunicarse la oficina para designarle un día. Les invitamos a
que el día que se les designe sean ustedes los que recen
el rosario, pero si se le dificulta rezarlo, habrá personas
que lo rezarán por ustedes, lo importante es que se
ofrezca por su familia o intenciones personales.
12 De Diciembre
Celebración de los 484 Años de la Aparición de la Virgen
de Guadalupe a San Juan Diego.
Horario de las mañanitas y de las misas
5 AM:
Mañanitas y Danzas Folkloricas
6 AM:
Misa
2:30 PM: Misa
Al terminar las misas tendremos un convivo en el Sherry
Center. Si le gustaría ayudarnos con alguna donación
como pan, chocolate, atole, tamales o donación monetaria, comuníquese a la oficina para saber con qué nos
podría ayudar. 815-385-5673
Le agradecemos mucho su cooperación!
Pastorela Navideña
Todos los años se hace una pequeña representación de
Navidad durante la misa de las 4 de la tarde del día 24
de diciembre, si le gustaría que sus hijos participen en la
Pastorela Navideña están invitados niños de kínder hasta 5to grado. Tendremos tres ensayos en sábado, 5, 12 y
19 de diciembre de 1 a 3 pm en la Iglesia.
La misa es en Ingles. Para registrar a su niño( a) puede
pasar a la oficina de la iglesia para llenar la forma.
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6 diciembre 2015
La ultima clase para los alumnos de la primera comunion que asisten en domingo es el 13 de diciembre.
Todos los alumnos de confirmacion y primera comunión del programa en domingo regresan a clases el
10 de enero del 2016 .
Alumnos de la primera communion en dia martes,
regresan el 5 de enero.
Niños que su clase es en dia miercoles, regresan el
20 de enero.
Arbol de Regalos
Invitamos a las personas a que se lleven una tarjetita del
Arbol de Regalos. Este programa se raliza para las familias que se encuentran con la dificultad de comprarle un
regalo de navidad a sus hijos. En la tarjeta viene toda la
informacion acerca de que comprar. El arbol estara solo
un par de semanas en el Narthex de la Iglesia. El regalo lo
tiene que traer antes del 13 de diciembre envuelto y con
la tarjetita pegada. Se agradece a las personas que
pueden ayudar a estas familias.
Venga a Desayunar
Los Caballeros de Colon estaran vendiendo desayuno de
Pancakes el domingo 6 de diciembre a partir de las 9 AM
hasta las 11 de la mañana en el Salon Sherry Center.
$7 dolares por adulto y $4 dolares por niño.
Holy Apostles Religious Goods
La Tienda de artículos religiosos se encuentra abierta:
Sabados 9 am - 2 pm. y de 4:30 a 6:30pm.
Domingos 8 am - 2 pm. y de 4:30 a 6:30pm.
Ya tenemos decoraciones navideñas “VISITENOS”
Paseo a Chicago
Todos los Jovenes estan invitados a pasar un dia divertido
en el centro de Chicago con el Padre Paul. Sabado 19 de
diciembre. La salida es a las 8 am y el regreso 8:10 pm.
mas información comunicarse con John o Joe.
Viaje de Misiones 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 High Shool (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 ext.
212 con Joe Filpi.
Evento Familiar de Adviento
Tendremos la celebración de la temporada de Adviento y
del día de San Nicolas. Hoy Domingo 6 de diciembre de 6
a 8 de la tarde en el Sherry Center (Bell Tower) habra juegos,
musica y actividades para los niños. Venga con su familia.
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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 Mayra Rivas for
information, to volunteer, or to donate
food or supplies, 815-996-0076 or
[email protected].
Coaching Opportunities at Marian
Marian Central Catholic High School has the following coaching opportunities available:
Track:
Assistant Coach
LaCrosse:
Assistant Coach
Girls' Soccer: Two Assistant Coaches
Boys' Tennis” Assistant Coach
If you are interested in any of these positions, please visit
Marian’s website marian.com to apply or email Drew Potthoff,
Athletic Director, [email protected].
The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
Update Membership Information
Does our parish database have your correct
family membership record? It its now time to
update our database with any changes, additions or deletions that nay have occurred in
your family in the past year for our annual
Guide Book & Directory. New phone number?
Kids move out? New address? Please call
Kathy Gulvas at 815-385-5673, ext. 203
with any changes you may have in your
membership record.
Let Us Know Where You Are
If you are homebound, in the hospital, in a
nursing home or a rehab unit, please let us
know. We try to keep track of everyone as
they move from one location to another but
sometimes we lose contact. If you have not
heard from someone at Holy Apostles in a
while, it may be because we don’t know were
you are. There are people who can come visit
you, bring you Communion or bring you
meals. If you would like contact from your
parish, call Jeanne Fraser, 815-385-5673 or
[email protected].
Regarding December Bulletins
Due to the upcoming Christmas and New
Year’s holidays, the printer of our bulletins
has moved up our submission deadlines
significantly for the last three weeks in
December (Monday and Tuesday deadlines
instead of Thursdays). If you or your ministry
need something to be published in the
December 20, 27 or January 3 bulletins,
please submit them as soon as possible to
Anne West at awest@thechurchofholy
apostles.org. Thank you!
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:
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Contact Jeff Tkachuk of LPI Publications at 1-800950-9952, Ext. 2513 or [email protected] to
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