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The Church of
HOLY APOSTLES
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Roman
Catholic
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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.
AN EASTER MESSAGE
FROM OUR PASTOR
Dear Holy Apostles Parish Family,
Happy Easter to all of you! We
want to welcome anyone coming
for their first time this weekend or
many who are visiting. Today is the
day we celebrate the Resurrection
of Christ, who gives us hope in
times when we may not see it.
Christ gives us the gift of forgiveness and eternal life. These are
gifts that are very important as we
face suffering and challenges in
our life.
Jack Czapla
Tim Paul
Ricky Mock
Audrey Teller
Carol Leeper
Kris Gore
Eva Melesio
Bob Berg
Ray Fardoux
Nancy Hoffman
Patrick Waldron
John Jelinek
Donald Gauwitz
Kathy McCormick
Tom Majercik
Diane Briscoe
Gene Seaver
Tracy Norlen
Lavonne Sallaz
Wilfrid Dumont
Robert Holas
Harry Brown
Jennifer Fuentes
Lu Andersen
Jane Sartino
Traci Stevens
TJ Ciochon
Mary Welzen
Bob & Dolly Reidy
Grace Wesinger
Allen Scholnick
Nick Bishop
Mara Doherty
Brendan Wohnrade-Thompson
Marisa Diedrich Richardson
Sharon Justice
Bill Michaelis
Annette Feller
Len Kubiak
Ethel Parisi
Toni Nolde
Carole Ann Walberer
Frank Sweeney
Bennie Brown
Jean Bower
Baby Maxine Branson
Liz Vavrik
Mary Lou Callaghan
Ted Tyska
Rosario Palacios Miranda
Joyce Reed
Gerald Doyle
Gene Adams
John Rappa
Tracy Geraty
Jimmy Smith
Raymond Krecioch
Toni Gignac
MikeVanderwyst, Sr.
Karen Staller
Carole Dumont
Glenn Ehrhart
Clara Williams
Carol Drew
Joan Flood
Darlene Briscoe
Michael L. Prihoda
Anthony Scianna
Bertha Smith
Victor Ortiz
Reg Hawkes
BabyLukas Zalewski
Jamie Dusthimer
Carlos Torres
Elaine Dole
Hilary Alter
God hears our prayers! Please call the Parish Office at 815385-5673 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 815-3852404 or email to [email protected]
I am sometimes overwhelmed by
the struggles people face silently
in our world these days. My hope
is that people find this parish a
place where they feel inspired and
find hope as they come to Mass
and get to know people here. I
try to share stories in homilies of
people who have challenged and
inspired me. As we continue to
walk this journey together and get
to know each other, it is wonderful
to see the goodness and beauty
inside of so many people.
MASS SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR THE WEEK
OF APRIL 6:
Today is also an annual day
of hope in that the Cubs’
Opening Day is tonight
against the Cardinals.
Remember 2015 is the year
the Cubs win the World Series,
according to “Back to the Future.”
For complete daily Mass readings, visit the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops website, usccb.org. On the
home page, just click the date on the calendar for that day’s
readings
Have a Blessed Easter!
Father Paul
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Next Sunday:
Acts 2:14, 22-33/Mt 28:8-15
Acts 2:36-41/Jn 20:11-18
Acts 3:1-10/Lk 24:13-35
Acts 3:11-26/Lk 24:35-48
Acts 4:1-12/Jn 21:1-14
Acts 4:13-21/Mk 16:9-15
Acts 4:32-35/1 Jn 5:1-6/Jn 20:19-31
MASS CELEBRANTS FOR APRIL 11/12*:
Saturday, April 11:
5 PM—Fr. Paul
Sunday, April 12:
8 AM—Fr. Diego
10 AM—Fr. Paul
12 PM—Fr. Rubén
5 PM—Fr. Rubén
*Subject to changes in priests’ schedules.
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
April 5, 2015
PARISH INFORMATION
WELCOME TO THE
CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES
Our Mission Statement:
The Church of Holy is a compassionate,
welcoming and healthy family
that strives to love God and serve others with
respect and dignity.
If you are interested in becoming a member of The Church
of Holy Apostles, please visit our website at
www.thechurchofholyapostles.org, click on “I Want To”
and then “Register” and then complete the registration
information on-line. Or stop by the Parish Office or the
Information Center in the church narthex and pick up a
Registration form and return it to the Parish Office in
person or by mail.
Please notify the Parish Office at 815-385-5673 or
[email protected] if you change
your address or phone number or if you leave the parish.
WEEKEND MASS TIMES
Saturday—5 PM
Sunday—8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM (en Español) and 5 PM
DAILY MASS TIMES
Monday through Saturday: 7:30 AM
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12:10 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 PM (en Español)
INDIVIDUAL RECONCILIATION TIMES:
Tuesdays—5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
Thursdays—8:00 to 8:45 AM and 5 to 6:45 PM (English/Spanish)
Saturdays—4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
PARISH OFFICE: 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd., McHenry IL 60050
Phone: 815-385-LORD (5673) Fax: 815-385-6045
Monday-Friday—8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
BELL TOWER GIFTS & BOOKS: 815-363-HOLY (4659)
HOLY APOSTLES CEMETERY: 815-385-LORD (5673)
Cemetery Mgr. Loren Schiera Cemetery Sales: Pat Gattone
PARISH PRAYER LINE: Alyce Shay: 815-385-2404 or email to
[email protected].
For bulletin submissions, please email Anne West at
[email protected] with your article or
information by the Monday before the Sunday you would
like your submission to be published.
BAPTISM: Please call 815-385-LORD (5673) Ext. 125 to register
for a Baptism Preparation Class. Next Baptism Masses are set for
Sat., April 11 at 5 PM and Sun., April 12 at 10 AM & 12 PM.
HELP US COMMUNICATE WITH YOU!
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Anointing of the Sick is offered on the
THIRD WEEKEND of the month after each weekend Mass, next
on May 16 and 17, 2015. (No anointing in April.)
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Board on facebook, our “digital bulletin board” to
share our needs with each other.
MATRIMONY: Congratulations on your happy engagement! Catholics
registered at Holy Apostles should give six months notice prior to
planning a wedding at Holy Apostles. No dates will be set by phone.
PARISH SCHOOLS:
Montini Catholic Grade School
www.montini.k12.il.us
Mike Shukis, Principal; Julie Stark, Assistant Principal
Primary Center (K-3)
815-385-5380
Middle School (4-8)
815-385-1022
Marian Central Catholic High School
Mr. Tom Landers, Superintendent
www.marian.com
815-338-4220
Marian Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory
Catholic high school that shares with parents and the parishes of the
McHenry Deanery in the teaching mission of the Church. It is
supported by the 17 Catholic parishes in McHenry County.
PARISH STAFF
PASTOR: Father Paul C. White
Associate Pastor: Father Rubén Herrera
Associate Pastor: Father Diego Ospina
Deacons: Joe Phelan, Curt Fiedler, Dan Krey & Craig Robinson
Parish/Pastor’s Secretary: Kathy Gulvas
Director of Family Faith Formation: Jeanne Fraser
Director of Music/Liturgy: Feargal King
Director of Youth Ministry: John Jelinek
Youth Ministry Assistant: Joe Filpi
Coordinator of Family Faith Formation: Debbie Welter
Receptionists: Ana Aguilar and Gladys Avila
Adoration Chapel Co-coordinators: Jean Etten & Mike Thielsen
Bulletin Editor: Anne West
Noah’s Ark Preschool Director: Terri Vrasich
Preschool Teachers: Kim Niehaus, Shannon Wagner, Lynette Reid
Danelle Byrne and Shelle Johnson
Bookkeeper: Sue Draffkorn
Bookkeeping Assistant: Kathy Dixon
Director of Media Communications: Estuardo Diaz
Funeral Coordinator: Loren Schiera
Maintenance: Tom Widhalm and Peter Davis
Cemetery Mgr.: Loren Schiera Cemetery Sales: Pat Gattone
Book Store Staff: Jennifer Marsh, Mary Wilson, Karon Schiera
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The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
THIS WEEK AT HOLY APOSTLES
SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2015
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
8:00 AM Mass
†Frank May and †Donald Heffron
10:00 AM Taped Mass in Church
†Cyril Matthys and †Lorraine Peck
10:00 AM Mass in Fr. Sherry Parish Center
†Florence Hefter, †Irene C. Dashiel
and †Baby Gabryan Green
12:00 PM Misa en Español
†Salvador Botello and The People of
Holy Apostles
5:00 PM No Mass
6:00 PM No Youth Group
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2015
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
Kelli Phelan (Birthday blessing)
9:00 AM “Words of the Risen Christ” Bible Study in St. Francis/Augustine
12:10 PM Mass
†Fritz Mueller
6:00 PM Community Kitchen Meal in Fr. Sherry Parish Ctr./Kitchen
6:45 PM Spanish Baptism Preparation Class in St. Augustine/St. Francis
7:00 PM “Seven Last Words of Christ” Bible Study in Archangels/Angels
7:00 PM Softball Team Coaches Meeting in Archangels/Angels
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015—ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALE
ELECTION DAY—VOTING IN APOSTLES BAY, 7 AM TO 7 PM
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Pat Seaver
9:00 AM Bible Study in Archangels/Angels
2:00 PM Mass at Alden Terrace Assisted Living
5:30 PM Confession/Reconciliation until 6:15 PM
6:00 PM Teen/Young Adult Prayer Group in Youth Room
6:30 PM Mass
†Karen A. Koreba
7:00 PM Charismatic Prayer Group in O’Neill Reading Room
7:30 PM Gratitude & Hope Committee Meeting in St. Ambrose
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2015
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Ronnie Vician
12:10 PM Mass
†Jeffrey Glombicki
1:00 PM “The Resurrection & the Life” Bible Study in Ss. Francis/Augustine
6:00 PM Church Housekeeping
7:00 PM Video Ministry Meeting in Studio
7:00 PM Community Kitchen Ministry Meeting in St. Theresa
7:30 PM 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Mtg. in Archangels
7:30 PM Marriage Ministry “Spirit of Marriage” in Room of Remembrance
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Michael Schmitt
8:00 AM Confession/Reconciliation until 8:45 AM
9:45 AM Magnificat Prayer Meeting in Apostles Bay
6:00 PM Rosario in Lourdes Chapel
6:00 PM Confessions/Reconciliation (Spanish & English) until 6:45 PM
7:00 PM Misa en Español
†Por las almas del Purgatorio
7:00 PM Women’s Emmaus Retreat Follow-up Mtg. in Apostles Bay
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Walter & Sophia Hoeft and Viola Steiger & Family (living)
9:30 AM Montini 7th Grade Retreat in Fr. Sherry Parish Ctr./Apostles Bay
12:10 PM Communion Service
8:00 PM “Luke 18” Retreat in whole building & church through
1 PM on Sunday, April 12
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015—ST. STANISLAUS
7:00 AM Rosary
7:30 AM Mass
†Dr. Gerard Dominique and †Holy Souls of Purgatory
9:30 AM “33 Days to Morning Glory” Study in Upper Room
12:00 PM Angelica Ravelo Quinceñera Mass
4:00 PM Confession/Reconciliation until 4:45 PM
5:00 PM Mass with Baptisms
†Huppy, Lorraine and Dave Smith and †Jack Smith
SUNDAY, APRIL 12, 2015
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER & DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
8:00 AM Mass
†Hank Bourassa
10:00 AM Taped Mass with Baptisms & Luke 18
Retreatants
†Richard Jablonski and †Pat Seaver
12:00 PM Misa en Español con Bautismos
Teodolo y Griselda Mendoza (Aniversario) y
Divina Providencia
1:30 PM Estudio de Biblia in Brides Room
2:00 PM Spanish Marriage Ministry Mtg. in Room
of Remembrance
2:30 PM Emmaus Women “4th Day” in Fr. Sherry Parish Center
5:00 PM F.Y.R.E. Mass
†Patricia Garrity and The People of Holy Apostles
6:00 PM Youth Group in Fr. Sherry Parish Center
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.
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 Savings Bank
Your Bank, Your Kind of People
McHenry—Johnsburg—Richmond
815-385-3000
mchenrysavings.com
Contact Jeff Tkachuk at 1-800-950-9952, Ext. 2513 or
[email protected] for information on placing an ad.
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
We Share Our Blessings
This week, our Parish Tithe will be given the St. Vincent
de Paul Society.
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 March 29 through
April 11 with these candles, your prayers have been requested by Catherine Kamp, Pilar & Carmen Buot, and
Griselda Mendoza.
Volunteer Opportunities in Liturgy
Our liturgical ministries are in need of some dependable and joyful individuals (or couples) to coordinate
Altar Servers and Eucharistic Ministers. Please pray and
discern if you may be the one for whom we are searching! Full training and support will be provided.
Altar Server Coordinator sees to the training and support of our young people in this important ministry.
This person should like and relate well to children and
parents alike, and be a patient teacher and mentor.
Responsibilities include organizing training for new
servers, refreshers for experienced servers, and
encouraging new servers to join this ministry.
Eucharist Minister Scheduler creates the Eucharistic
Minister Roster every two months. The right person
should be comfortable with computers (MS Excel or
similar software) and have good communication and
people-managing skills. Contact Feargal King at 815-385
-5673 or [email protected] to
volunteer your time.
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 5:45 PM. Please contact Mayra Rivas
for information, to volunteer, or to donate food or supplies,
at 815-996-0076 or mrivas8520@ comcast.net.
Donate the Easy Way with Give Central
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 our website thechurchofholyapostles.org and
click on the “GiveCentral” button. This will link you
directly to the GiveCentral site and allow you to choose
how often you give, what funds you would like to direct
your giving to and more! Need help? Contact Sue
Draffkorn at 815-385-5673 to assist you.
April 5, 2015
Stewardship of Treasure
For Weekend of March 28/29, 2015 (Week 39)
Weekly Budgeted Income Needed:
$ 21,453.00
Sunday Envelopes
Loose Offertory
Children’s Gifts
Total Collection
$ 14,611.00
$
2,696.87
$
385.40
$ 17,693.27
(Fiscal year 7/1/14 to 6/30/15)
Budgeted Income Year to Date:$
Actual Income Year-to-Date
Overage/(Shortage)
$836,667.00
$806,433.81
$ (30,233.19)
\
Weekly Tithe to Society of Missionaries
Of the Sacred Heart
$
Debt Reduction:
$
1,000.00
749.00
Thank you so for your generous giving!
Please remember Holy Apostles in your Will.
Thank Him for All He Has Done for 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 the 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. Take a little time each
week to visit Jesus in the Divine Eucharist in
the All Saints Perpetual Adoration Chapel. and
thank Him. Pray, listen, and take in the peace
that He gives us so lovingly. Stop and take a
little 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 these open times:
Thursday:
2 to 3 AM
Saturday:
12 to 1 AM, 3 to 4 PM and 7 to 8 PM
Call Mike Thielsen at 815-385-8562 to commit 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 and
Jason Moak 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.
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The Church of Holy Apostles, McHenry, IL
Come...Touch a Heart in Haiti
Catholic Assistance Missions (CAM) will host its 8th
annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 18, 6 PM to 10
PM, here at Holy Apostles. Food, fun, raffles! Tickets
are $20/adult in advance; $25 at the
door; children age 10 and under are
$5.00 and they may be purchased at
Bell Tower Gifts & Books. Your generosity helps to educate and feed the
children of Despinasse, Haiti. Donated
items are still needed for our silent
auction. Please contact Colleen at 815-578-0975 or
[email protected] to arrange pick-up or drop-off
of your donation.
“Luke 18” Retreat Next Weekend
“Luke 18” is a three-day retreat for 8th graders that’s
a fun, exciting and life-changing experience that will
help prepare 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 10 until 1 PM on Sunday, April 12.
Registration forms are available on thechurchofholyapostles.org or the Information Center. Please stop there
and pick up a suggested supply donation slip. Thanks!
Magnificat Prayer Breakfast
Magnificat Prayer Ministry will host their Spring Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, May 9, 9 AM to 12:30 PM
(seating at 8:30 AM) at the Holiday Inn, 800 S. Rt.
31, Crystal Lake. Guest speaker is Fr. Joseph Ekpo, a
priest from Nigeria who has faced intense challenges
due to turbulence and military upheaval in his country. This helped him develop a great devotion to the
faith and a passionate concern for social justice.
Come hear the phenomenal testimony from this incredible priest. Tickets are $20 each and may be
purchased by calling Dee Slowey at 815-893-4061.
For more information visit magnificatmchenry.com.
Prayerfully Consider a Cursillo Weekend
Cursillo (kur-see-yo) is a Spanish word meaning “little
or short course” in Christianity. Cursillo weekends
begin on Thursday nights and end on Sunday evening.
Candidates live and work together listening to talks
given by religious and lay people to gain a deeper awareness of their faith. It is a blend of seriousness, lightheartedness, spiritual exercises, talks and discussions, presented in atmosphere of joy and song.
Cursillo is held at St. Mary’s Parish in Oregon, IL.
Men’s 2015 Weekends
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April 16 to 19 and October 15 to 18
Women’s 2015 Weekends
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April 30 to May 3 and October 22 to 25
For information call Sandy or Neill Olsen at 815-3448393.
We Welcome
New Members to Our Faith
The adults who have studied our Catholic
faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA/RICA in Spanish) classes
have received God’s grace through the
Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil
Mass. We welcome them and rejoice in
their new life!
Bennie Brown
Mark Ciero,
Julia Thompson
Michael Hagy
received the Sacraments of Baptism, First
Eucharist and Confirmation.
Alexandra Ball
Rogelio Acosta
Traci Berquist
Irene Gonzalez
John Rudolph
Marco Duran
Erick Garcia
Victoria Guevara
Yimi Hernandez
Reyna Jimenez
Esperanza Landa
Eduardo Garcia
Gonzalo Vargas
Lourdes Zavalet
a received the Sacraments of First Eucharist
and Confirmation.
Jazmin Mateo
Kathryn Reis
Marisol Beltran
Karina Hernandez
Ruby Beltran
David Jones
Jocelyn Castaneda
Stella Londono
Martha Cervantes
Jackeline Castellanos
Yetzabel Landa
Angelica Lopez
Bertha Morales
Juan Mota
Elizabeth Corro
received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Emilio Ventura received the Sacrament of
First Eucharist.
We will keep you in our prayers as you
continue your faith journeys. The Holy
Apostles parish family rejoices with and
welcomes you!
BELL TOWER GIFTS & BOOKS now has
beautiful and unique First Communion
and Confirmation gifts and sacramentals.
SPRING CLEARANCE SALE—Select books
30% off and select gift items 25% off.
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
April 5, 2015
Help Us Show Our Appreciation!
Are you one of Holy Apostles’ faith-filled, generous, committed, dedicated,
hard-working, reliable and just plain wonderful volunteers?
If you serve in ANY ministry at the Church of Holy Apostles, please accept this
small way of thanking you for all you do. It is SO appreciated!
We’d like to thank you with an invitation to a Mass celebrated in your honor on
Saturday, April 25, at 5 PM. Immediately following Mass, let us serve you a
delicious dinner catered by Three Chefs, with beer, wine, soda, and coffee, held
in Fr. Sherry Parish Center. Feargal and Breda King will provide musical entertainment and new this year are over twenty free raffles: golf foursomes, Cubs tickets, gift cards, wine and more!
If you have volunteered in any ministry or in any way at Holy Apostles, please come enjoy this fun annual
event when we thank and celebrate YOU!
Holy Apostles’ Youth Ministry John Jelinek was recently named as one of McHenry County’s “Everyday
Heroes” and celebrated at a special breakfast.
Pictured below is John and his family: wife, Cecilia,
mother, LaRea, and children, Maria, Michael and
Joseph. The new baby, Francesca, is not pictured.
Four Seasons,
Holy Apostles’
group of age
50+ men
and women,
recently
enjoyed
lunch together at
Marzano’s in
McHenry.
The group
meets for
various
outings once
a month.
Holy Apostles Youth Ministry
recently held its annual Faith
Fear Factor Fun Night, where
teens are challenged to compete in games that are gross
and messy but so much fun!
Pictured above is Samantha
Stevens eating chocolate out
of a plunger, while her team
mate Mia Storz is very amused.
Pictured left is Hannah Slocum,
smiling through the shaving
cream covering her head.
Object of the game: to have the
most number of Cheerios stick
that teammates threw on her.
HALO held
another
very
successful
Bake Sale
last
weekend.
Thanks to
all
supported
the sale!
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Josemaría Escrivá: La alegría de la Pascua
Cristo vive. Esta es la gran verdad que llena de contenido
nuestra fe. Jesús, que murió en la Cruz, ha resucitado, ha
triunfado de la muerte, del poder de las tinieblas, del dolor y
de la angustia. No temáis, con esta invocación saludó un
ángel a las mujeres que iban al sepulcro; no temáis. Vosotras venís a buscar a Jesús Nazareno, que fue crucificado:
ya resucitó, no está aquí (Mc 16, 6). El día del triunfo del
Señor, de su Resurrección, es definitivo. ¿Dónde están los
soldados que había puesto la autoridad? ¿Dónde están los
sellos, que habían colocado sobre la piedra del sepulcro?
¿Dónde están los que condenaron al Maestro? ¿Dónde están los que crucificaron a Jesús?... Ante su victoria, se produce la gran huida de los pobres miserables.
Llénate de esperanza: Jesucristo vence siempre. Jesús es el
Emmanuel: Dios con nosotros. Su Resurrección nos revela
que Dios no abandona a los suyos. ¿Puede la mujer olvidarse del fruto de su vientre, no compadecerse del hijo de sus
entrañas? Pues aunque ella se olvidare, yo no me olvidaré
de ti, había prometido. Y ha cumplido su promesa. Dios sigue teniendo sus delicias entre los hijos de los hombres
(cfr Prv 8, 31). La tarea no es fácil. Pero contamos con una
guía clara, con una realidad de la que no debemos ni podemos prescindir: somos amados por Dios, y dejaremos que el
Espíritu Santo actúe en nosotros y nos purifique, para poder
así abrazarnos al Hijo de Dios en la Cruz, resucitando luego
con El, porque la alegría de la Resurrección está enraizada
en la Cruz.
Cena de Agradecimiento a los Voluntarios
Queremos darle las gracias a todas las personas que de alguna manera han servido con dedicación y esmero como
voluntarios en nuestra Iglesia de los Santos Apóstoles. Tendremos una misa en agradecimiento y una comida el sábado 25 de abril a las 5 pm. Y al terminar la misa los esperamos en el Centro de Reunión Padre Sherry.
Limpieza de la Iglesia
Seguimos invitando a las personas para que nos ayuden con
la limpieza de la Iglesia. La próxima fecha será el miércoles
8 de abril a las 6:00 pm. Gracias.
Presentaciones
Las familias que deseen presentar a su hijo(a) las fechas
son: El Primer y cuarto domingo de cada mes, próxima fecha
5 de abril, llamar a la oficina para dejar la información.
Misas para alguna intención
Si desea mandar hacer una misa, pasar a la oficina por lo
menos una semana antes, el donativo es de $10 dólares .
El horario es de 8:30am a 5 pm. De lunes a viernes. (Se le
recomienda apartar la misa con anticipación.)
Librería
Visite la librería, tenemos artículos de Primera Comunión y
Confirmación. También descuentos desde el 30 % en gran
variedad de libros, y 25% en artículos selectos.
Segundo y cuarto domingo del mes hay personal que habla
español.
La Iglesia de los Apostoles Santos, McHenry, IL
Requisitos para Bautizar
Pasar a la oficina para llenar la forma de registro.
Traer copia del Acta de Nacmiento del niño(a).
Papás y Padrinos deben asisitir a la clase prebautismal. Ofrecida el primer lunes del mes a las
6:45 pm.
PADRINOS DEBEN ESTAR CASADOS POR LA IGLESIA.
Presentar el Certificado de Matrimonio el día que
llene la forma de registro.
Fechas de Bautismo, domingo en misa de 12 pm.
Abril 12;
Mayo 10;
Junio 14,
Julio 12;
Agosto 9;
Septiembre 13;
Octubre 11, Noviembre 8 y
Diciembre 13
Fechas de Bautismos en sabado a las 9am.
Mayo 30; Junio 27; Julio 25; Agosto 29;
Septiembre 26 y Octubre 31.
Fechas de la clase Pre-bautismal. Lunes 6:45pm.
Abril 6; Mayo 4; Junio 1; julio 6; Agosto 3 y 31,
Octubre 5; Noviembre2 y Diciembre 7
Adoración al Santísimo Sacramento
Necesitamos Adoradores Permanentes para nuestra
Capilla de Adoración al Santísimo, tenemos varios
espacios disponibles. Llame la oficina o llene una de
las formas que se encuentran en la capilla de Adoración. Horarios disponibles:
Jueves: 2-3 AM
Sábado: 12—1 AM; 3-4 PM;7—8 PM
Veladoras en la Capilla de Adoración
¿Le gustaría que una de las veladoras que están en
la Capilla de Adoración al Santísimo fuera encendida
por sus intenciones o sus necesidades? Para solicitarla pase a la oficina de la Iglesia. La veladora dura
14 días encendida. Y el costo por veladora son $15
dólares. Del 29 de marzo al 11 de abril a petición
Catherine Kamp, Pilar y Carmen Buot, y Griselda
Mendoza.
Retiro para estudiantes de 8 grado “Luke 18”
Tres días de retiro, es una experiencia que cambia la
vida de los jóvenes que están por entrar a la high
school. Aquí tendrán la oportunidad de aumentar su
fe, y hacer nuevos amigos. El retiro comienza el viernes
10 de abril a las 8 pm. y termina el domingo 12 de
abril a la 1pm. Las formas de registro las puede encontrar en la pagina: thechurchofholyapostles.org o
en la oficina de la Iglesia. Mas información comunicarse con Joe Filpi. ext.112
Comida para la Comunidad
Seguimos trabajando en equipo para ofrecer un plato
de comida a la comunidad, las personas necesitadas
pueden asistir a la comida que se sirve todos los lunes
a las 6 PM en el Bell Tower. Las puertas abren a las
5:45 PM. Si gusta hacer una donación o participar
como voluntario comunicarse con Iralia Montes al
815-403-4133.
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Flower Donations
A huge thank you is extended to all who
made a donation towards the cost of the
flowers that adorn our altar, most made in
the memory of a deceased loved one. We
truly appreciate your generous donations
that allow us to decorate our church!
Four Seasons to Meet for Lunch
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. Their next
gathering will be lunch at Brunch Cafe,
on Rt. 31 just north of Bull Valley Rd., at
11:30 AM on Tuesday, April 14. Please
join the group and bring a friend! RSVP
to Barb Haffner at 815- 385-7479 if you plan on attending.
Let’s Play Ball!
Who wants to play some softball? Come join the fun
and fellowship being a member of the Holy Apostles
Softball team. All men and women
(it’s a co-ed team) over age 17 are
welcome to play. The team ranges in
age from the 20’s to 60’s and all skill
levels are welcome. For information
and/or to join our team contact Ted
Dinkelman at 815-353-4459 or
[email protected] or Ed Dicken at 847-340-7621 or
[email protected].
Marian Hosts All-Night Bingo
Marian Central Catholic High School will host All-Night
Bingo on Saturday, April 11. Doors open at 5 PM; seating at 6 PM in hall. Early session begins at 7:30 PM;
late session begins at midnight. No one under age 18 is
allowed in the bingo hall. The two complete sessions
will have a guaranteed payout of $4,000 plus special
games, pull-tabs, concessions, door prizes and more. A
minimum charge of $35 buys a 36 sheet set, providing
15 cards per regular game all night. To reserve seats
and for more information contact Peggy Murwin at 815338-4220, ext. 106 or [email protected].
Annual Motorcycle Blessing
On Sunday, April 26, after the 10 AM
Mass (about 11:15 AM) Holy Apostles’
annual Blessing of Motorcycles will
take place in the Fr. Sherry Parish
Center parking lot. Bring your
motorcycle and receive a blessing
for a safe riding season ahead.
April 5, 2015
Extraordinary Graces of Divine Mercy
Sunday, April 12
Within the Diary of St. Faustina, Jesus mentions over
and over, the great importance of The Feast of Mercy
and the extraordinary graces He will grant:
My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a
refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for
poor sinners. The soul that will go to Confession and
receive Holy Communion will obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment (699).
I want to grant a complete pardon to the souls that
will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion
on the Feast of My mercy (1109).
Whoever approaches the Fountain of Life on this
day will be granted complete forgiveness of sins and
punishment (300).
Not only are we completely forgiven by God, but we
receive many additional extraordinary graces. I pour
out a whole ocean of graces upon those souls who
approach the fount of My mercy. This is a day of miracles. Ask and you shall receive. Knock and the door
will be open to you. The Lord always gives in abundance.
How to Observe the Feast of Mercy:
1. Celebrate the Feast on the Sunday after Easter
(April 12).
2. Sincerely repent of all our sins by going to Confession,
preferably beforehand.
3. Place our complete trust in Jesus.
4. Receive Holy Communion on the day of the Feast.
5. Venerate the Image of The Divine Mercy.
6. Be merciful to others, through our actions, words,
and prayers on their behalf.
A Feast of Divine Mercy service will
be offered at both St. Patrick Church,
McHenry, and Christ the King Church,
Wonder Lake, next Sunday, April 12,
beginning with the Sacrament of
Reconciliation at 2 PM, followed by
Holy Hour of Exposition of the
Blessed Sacrament, praying Chaplet
of Divine Mercy (chanted at Christ the
King) and Veneration of Divine Mercy
sacred image.
Want to Grow in Holiness?
33 Days to Morning Glory, a five week program via 30
minute DVD lessons by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, will
lead you to formally entrust yourself to Jesus through
Mary. The class meets on Saturdays, beginning April 11
through May 8, 9 to 10:30 AM in the Archangels/Angels
room. The cost is $28 for the book and workbook; $23
for workbook only. Register by phone or email by April 9
by contacting Barb at 815-382-2099 or barbhaffner@
sbcglobal.net.
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Save the Week for Bible Camp
Vacation Bible Camp will be held the week
of June 22 through 26 this year. Be sure
to set aside this week now so you don’t
miss the fun!
Join HA Community Board
Holy Apostles Community Board was created on Facebook to work as a “digital bulletin board” that will allow you to make community announcements, ask for or provide
assistance with a chore, request or offer
rides, babysitting or other types of care,
buy, sell, or give away items, request a
prayer, and much more. We currently 256
members! To become a member of the
Community Board, just go to facebook.com/
groups/holyapostlescommunityboard,
read and follow the rules we’ve established and then request to become a member. Once you’re approved as a member,
you can begin using this great tool. If you
do not have a Facebook account or do not
have access to the internet, you can still
use the Community Board by calling in your
“post” to Anne West or Jennifer Marsh at
815-385-5673 and we will post it for you.
Include Holy Apostles in Your
Planned Giving
Giving to The Church of Holy Apostles can
take many forms. You can make gifts now
and benefit from income tax deductions or
you can make bequests in your will or
designate our parish as beneficiary of a
life insurance policy, gifts that will take
place after your death.
For example, if you transfer appreciated
stock or mutual fund to the parish, you
can avoid capital gains tax and receive an
income tax deduction.
Gifts of appreciated real estate also offer
an income tax deduction and avoidance of
capital gains tax. This can also be done
with a creation of a retained life estate
where the ownership of the property is
transferred but you retain occupancy for
the rest of your life.
Your gifts will allow future generations to
worship and be part of our wonderful
parish. Contact Sue Draffkorn at the
Parish Office at 815-385-5673 or
[email protected]
for details.