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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,
We are now in the Second Sunday of Lent. This particular Sunday of the Season always gave the
stories of Abraham from the Book of Genesis and the Transfiguration of Jesus in the Gospels as
points for our Lenten reflection. In today’s readings, both stories involved Father and son scenes:
Abraham and Isaac and the voice of God the Father and Jesus, God the Son. Both stories took
place on a mountain: Mt. Moriah for Abraham and Mt. Tabor for Jesus. For ancient Israel, the
mountain is where you encounter God. It is a place of religious experience. That our stories today
were set on a mountain highlights the mystical dimension in our proclamation of the Word.
This weekend, we are given an extraordinary glimpse into the faith & character of Abraham. The
command to kill his son Isaac, his only child, born to him in old age,
was beyond his comprehension. The Bible does not describe to us the anguish of Abraham over
this divine imperative but it is easy to imagine him agonizing and struggling over this seemingly
absurd command. Earlier, he was promised by the same God that he would be father of many
nations. How was this promise to be fulfilled, if not through his son, Isaac? He was being asked
to sacrifice the thing that meant the whole world to him and the very foundation on which his
faith stood. But Abraham’s faith and trust in God proved greater than anything in the world. He
carried out the divine command. God must be obeyed at all cost. As he raised the knife to
slaughter his son, the Angel of the Lord stopped him. His hand was stayed, and Isaac’s life was
spared. Abraham is rightfully called the father of faith. His faith is an ultimate example to all of
us to emulate. He always took God at his word even when his faith was being tested beyond all
limits.
Our Gospel gives us the story of the Transfiguration, a mystical experience for the apostles who
were present at this amazing event. The apostles were completely overcome when given a
glimpse of Christ in all His glory and when it was revealed to them who their Master was: “This is
my beloved son, listen to Him.” It was a blessed happening to sustain them in the coming
darkness of Gethsemane, when they would witness Christ in agony. Moments of joy when
everything fits together are few and far between. The apostles witnessed for themselves what
Abraham only intuited in faith, the moment of glory that empowered him to be willing to sacrifice
his only son.
The story of Abraham sacrificing his beloved son Isaac prepared us for the greatest story ever
told: God the Father gave us His beloved Son as a sacrifice. What Abraham was halted from
doing is what the heavenly Father carried out for our sake. The anguish and struggle of Abraham
can give us an insight into the interior life of God the Father when He gave His only Son,
sacrificing that person that meant everything to Him.
Lent provides us with an excellent opportunity to ponder on this greatest act of love performed
on our behalf. That God the Father found us worthy of the life of His beloved Son should reduce
us to silence. Thank you, Father, for your greatest love. May your mercy be on us always.
Sincerely Yours In Christ,
Fr. Burt Absalon,
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Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38
Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12
Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28
Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31
Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/
Mt 21:33-43, 45-46
Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, 11-32
Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/
1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25
Our Parish Goal:
$121,280
Our Pledges:
$71,940
Pledges Needed:
$49,340
# of Families
2,719
Current Donors:
257
% Participation
9.5%
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Report as of
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“For it is in
giving that
we receive.”
Jo Ann Lenart, Financial Assistant
Jo Ann and her family joined St. Mary Parish eleven years
ago. At the time our church was undergoing renovations.
She remembers walking up the front stairs and peering
in the windows of the doors. What she found (even with
the scaffolding up) was her home church. She said, “The
beauty and grace of St. Mary surrounded me, even from
outside the doors.”
Jo Ann started out working with a group of counters, a
wonderful group of four women who counted the Sunday
collection once a month. When a position for bookkeeper opened up about 2 1/2 years ago, she was offered the job. Jo Ann said, “I had been doing bookkeeping work for over 30 years, but I wasn’t sure that I
wanted to go back to ’work’.” After prayerful consideration, she said yes. It was one of the best decisions she
ever made. She learned not only new computer applications but new things about Catholicism! She enjoys being
able to go into the church daily to pray. And here, it is a
given that God and family are first, so consideration of
time needed to spend with her two youngest sons, Joel
and Zach, is freely given. She feels that her youngest
sons are both her blessings and her challenges, as all
children can be. She is so grateful to be able to be there
for her family and to work with our priests and staff at St.
Mary.
In addition to Joel and Zach, Jo Ann has two older children, Petrina and Michael. Petrina graduated suma cum
laude from St. Mary College in South Bend, IN. Michael
currently holds the rank of major in the Army. Jo Ann has
been married to her husband, Butch, for almost 28
years. They had their marriage blessed in the Catholic
faith here at St. Mary on their 25th anniversary, by
Msgr. Aaron Brodeski. Jo Ann and Butch also have three
grandchildren, Lauren, Elizabeth and Brendan.
Please share some of your own stories! Email them to
[email protected]. We can print your
story anonymously if you want.
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On Fridays of Lent the Church schedule
will be the following: 5:30 pm English
Stations of the Cross, 6:00—7:00 pm
Lenten Suppers, and 7:00 pm Spanish
Stations of the Cross. In this way both communities
can enjoy stations of the cross in their native language and the Lenten Suppers as well. The suppers
will be offered by various groups in our parish so the
menu will vary from week to week. The following is a
list of the hosting ministries:
March 6: St. Mary Youth Group (Seniors)
March 13: St. Mary Youth Group (Juniors)
March 20: St. Mary Youth Group (Freshmen and
Sophomores)
March 27: St. Vincent de Paul
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Wednesdays:
7-7:25 am English
Thursdays: 5-5:55 pm Spanish
Fridays:
8 am-8:30 am English
Saturdays:
8-8:30 am English
4-4:45 pm English
6-6:25 pm Spanish
Religious Education students will have confessions
on March 4 during their regular session (4:00-5:15
pm & 6:30-8:00 pm). St. Mary School students will
have confessions on March 10 and 17 from 9:4511:30 am.
Spanish Lenten Penance Service will be offered after the Thursday evening Spanish Mass on March
12, from 7-9 pm.
Additionally, a Day of Forgiveness is being offered
Diocese-wide on Wednesday, March 25. Our parish
will be offering confessions on this day from 8 am –
8 pm (Spanish from 1-4pm).
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On March 21 Fr. Bob Hogan, BBD, a gifted teacher
and excellent communicator, will be the featured
speaker at St. Patrick Parish in Rochelle, IL. Registration for the day, "A Lifestyle in the Holy Spirit," is
$12 in advance and $15 at the door. Registration
begins at 8:30 am and the program will go from 9
am to 3 pm. Bring a sack lunch and there will be a
love offering. The day is sponsored by the Catholic
Charismatic Renewal Services for the Diocese of
Rockford. Information: Linda 815-264-3240 or
[email protected]
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Why are we here? What does it mean to be human?
What is this restlessness, this ache in the human
heart that nothing in the world seems to satisfy?
Damon Owens, Executive Director of the Theology of
the Body Institute, will present a three-hour
introduction to the teaching of Pope Saint John Paul
II, in preparation for the World Meeting of Families.
Come hear a message of hope and learn about
exciting new opportunities coming to Northern
Illinois in 2015. Join Damon on March 7 from 12:30
-3:30pm at St. Bridget Parish, Loves Park.
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All are welcome to the Diocese of Rockford Secular
Discalced Carmelites’ annual Day of Reflection,
March 14, at St. Rita Parish, 6254 Valley Knoll Dr.,
Rockford. Registration at 8:30 am followed by
morning prayer, 9 am. Mass, three conferences,
and raffle. Continental breakfast and lunch
provided. Free will offering. Speaker: Discalced
Carmelite Father David Center on “’Jesus, Be Jesus
For Them’ -- Blessed Maria Josephine of Jesus
Crucified.” Reservations appreciated: email
[email protected], or call 815-3983201.
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Join Fr. Grady and parishioners from around the diocese on a fabulous six-day pilgrimage out east June
14-19, 2015. Some of the highlights include: St.
Patrick’s Cathedral (where the tomb of Bishop Fulton Sheen is), and St. Peter’s Church where Mother
Seton made her First Communion. This church is
next door to ground zero and was the place many of
the wounded were brought after 9/11. In NYC we
will also visit Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine and
the National Shrine of St. Francis Cabrini where you
will find her body in a glass coffin. We will have
lunch in Little Italy and we will have some free time
in NY as well…
We will then head upstate NY to the Shrine of St.
Kateri Tekakwitha and the Shrine of the North
American Martyrs as well as the Albany Cathedral. Lastly, we will visit the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in the adorable East Coast town of
Stockbridge, MA where we will take part in daily
Mass, the Divine Mercy Chaplet and have an opportunity for Confession.
The trip is $1499 per person, double occupancy. This includes roundtrip airfare from O’Hare,
hotel accommodations, tours, transfers, taxes &
tips. It also includes breakfast daily. Call Marcie at
(815) 459-3033 for more information or to register.
These Saint Mary students show their penitent
love for Christ by the ashes they wear on their
foreheads after morning Mass. This symbol reminds us that it is time to start our praying, fasting, and almsgiving for Lent.
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Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th
graders of the parish!
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 were unable to attend the first meeting but
want to participate, please contact Clare Narusis at
[email protected] or cell phone/text at 815341-0700.
Here is the rehearsal/performance schedule of
Living Stations for 2015
Sunday, March 1: 7–9 pm – Church
Sunday, March 8: 7–9 pm – Church
Sunday, March 15: 2-4 pm – Church (changed time)
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 contact Fred Wackenhut,
[email protected] for dates and
times for high school students who would like to
participate in the Living Stations Choir. Thank you
to all who help this wonderful ministry. This is a
great service to our parish.
You may have noticed that the church is decorated very
somberly. This is because by church law there are to be
no flowers on the altar or in the chapel during the season of Lent.
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Our meetings are the first and third
Thursdays of each month starting at 7:30 pm
in the St. Joseph Center Basement. The meetings are
open to any Catholic man over 18 years of age.
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Please consider one of these open hours:
Adorers Needed
Tuesday at 5 am, 11 am, 12 pm, & 1 pm
Wednesday at 12 am (every other wk)
Thursday at 7 am, 12 pm, 3 pm & 11 pm
Saturday at 3 pm, 6 pm & 11 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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We will be meeting on March 6 in
the St. Joseph Center Basement.
Join the 30 men of our parish on
an incredible Lenten Journey. The entire year has
been building up to this journey. The men always
say the Lenten Journey is the highlight of the year! If
you are looking for something for your spiritual life
and wondering what you should do for Lent this
year, we have a Lenten program for you that will be
amazing! Now is the time to join if you never
have. Now is the time to return if you have been
missing sessions. Wives, please help us in this effort. Get your husbands or adult sons to That Man
Is You! We meet Saturday mornings at 6:00 in the
St. Joseph Basement. Coffee is on at 5:45. New to
the parish? This is a great way to meet some of the
men. We are always done by 7:30, no registration is
necessary and prior attendance is not a requirement either. For more information, call jerry Smith
at 815-338-9434 or [email protected].
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Marian Central’s “A Walk Through the Emerald Isle”
annual dinner auction, will be held on March 14,
2015, at the school. Tickets for the casual evening
are $35 for general seating, and include a buffet
dinner, auctions and cash bar. Raffle tickets are
$20 for a prize of $3,000. Winner does not need to
be present. For more information call 815-3384220 ext. 125.
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All women of our parish are invited
to participate in the upcoming
Women's Emmaus Retreat being
sponsored by the Church of Holy
Apostles. The retreat will take
place Friday evening (6:00 pm),
March 20 to Sunday evening
March 22. The theme of this retreat is based on the
Gospel of Luke 24:13-35 in which two disciples of
Jesus were heading to Emmaus after Jesus' tomb
was found empty. We invite you to experience this
amazing weekend of spiritual growth and renewal.
The retreat is held at Inspiration Ministries Retreat
Center in Walworth, WI, and car pooling is available.
The cost is only $125 for the two nights and 6
meals. The spiritual experience is invaluable! Call
Joanne if you have questions (815) 338-8853 or
email [email protected]. Registration forms are
available on the desk in the St. Joseph Center. Invite a friend or family member to join you!
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Come play with us on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 1-3 pm in the St. Joseph Center.
Isabella Borias,
child of Nelson & Nancy Borias.
Please pray for them and their families as
they continue on their journey of faith
and learn to know and love God.
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Join us for our Lenten Mission with Fr. David Peck
on March 15-17 at 7 pm. More details will be in the
bulletin soon.
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Marian Central Catholic High School
in Woodstock has an opening for its
School Office Secretary position.
This is a twelve month full-time position. The job description for the position can be found on the school website
www.marian.com under “Marian Central Employment”. Interested and qualified candidates are to
provide the requested information and complete
and submit the online application. Bi-lingual candidates are preferred.
When was the last time you set aside a day for yourself to allow the Lord to minister to your
needs? Sometimes we can feel like we give more
than we get, to our children, our employers, our coworkers, and others in our lives. This is a day for
you to come away and be refreshed and renewed! Please consider attending a Day of Renewal on Saturday, March 7, from 8 am until 5 pm
Mass (You are encouraged to stay for Mass that
evening.). God will speak His truth to your heart
through teaching, witness talks, renewal of the sacraments, fun, and fellowship with other parishioners. Call the parish office to register (815) 3383377. The cost is $25 and includes continental
breakfast, snacks and lunch. This is the last offering
of this one day retreat that is required for parents of
students receiving the sacraments of Confirmation
and Holy Communion.
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Join us for a fundraiser to benefit
St. Mary Home and School. Featuring jewelry and accessories from
Stella and Dot on March 13, from 6:30-9:00 pm at
Studio 10 Color Spa, 205 E. South St, Woodstock.
We will be offering Eucharistic Adoration and
Benediction after the daily Mass on the first
Friday of every month. All are welcome to join
us.
The Legion of Mary along with the Blue Army
prays the rosary for peace on the first Saturday. They are using the requested form by our
Lady of Fatima. Rosary, confession and prayers. The
rosary is begun before 7:30 am Mass at around 6:50
am. Confession follows Mass. Everyone is invited to
come and join us as we all need prayers.
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Just a reminder that we still have a
little store in the parish office. You
can find many little treasures there.
We have many items for First Communion such as veils, mass books,
rosaries, pins, holy water bottles and
fonts, boys’ ties, girls’ purses, etc. Theses items are
very reasonably priced. We also have Bibles and
other books available. Our store is open any time
during office hours (8 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday)
or your can call Diane O’Donnell at 815-338-5083
or email her at [email protected], to
arrange another time.
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We received a very nice thank you from
Crossroads Nursing home:
Dear St. Mary Catholic Church Members,
Thank you so much for donating gifts to our residents this past holiday season. They appreciate
your generosity and thoughtfulness. Many of our
residents don’t have family in the area and are
grateful for the gifts you’ve given them. For many, it
was the only gifts that they received. It definitely
brightened many spirits. Thank you for opening up
your hearts to the residents at CCC during the holiday season. We wish everyone at St. Mary Catholic
Church a happy and healthy 2015.
Sincerely,
Everyone at Crossroads Care Center
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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.
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Join us on Monday, March 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.
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Today’s Gospel tells of the Transfiguration
of Christ; make the time to renew and
transform your relationship. Let the Lord
strengthen, renew, and rekindle your marriage sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on March 6-8 in Madison, WI; April 1719 in Brookfield, WI; or May 1-3 in Rockford, IL.
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 June 5-7; Sept. 4-6 or Nov. 6-8,
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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“[E]very child conceived by in vitro fertilization is truly deserving of
respect and love: Each is a human person, regardless of the manner of conception. The problem is that the way they are brought
into the world does not live up to their dignity.”
“Life Matters: Reproductive Technologies”
Respect Life Program, USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
(http://bit.ly/ReproductiveTechnologies2011)
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
Dolores Borst
Joseph Borst
Dorothea Caffrey Dominic Campoli
Kristen Carlstedt Steve Carrion
Victoria R. Dewey Evelyn Donagalski
Mario Pizzo Ferrato
Diane Graske
Chester Grubba
Charlie Hays
Agnes Hess
Kathleen Howell Mary Huinker
Robert Kieser
Debbie Kirchhardt
Helen Kostenko Mary Lou Kozar
Courtney Lee
Mahnaz Mahiudin
Mary Ann Mass
Stella Matthews
Karen Mencotti
Owen Meredith
Odette Musiel
Margaret Niemyjski
Kathleen Phalen Terry Pirro
Gaelen Ring
Sam Ring
Lynn Ryan
Gay Schaaf
Alan Sendzik
David Stack
Patricia Tampa
Patricia Tauchen
Dennis Tonge
Kathie Tretnik
Lori White
Phyllis Wood
And any others we may have missed.
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Sharon Bates
Kathy Boseo
Helen Caprio
Ruth Collins
Alicia Englert
Mary Franks
Dorothy Grubba
Jean Hess
Wilma Johnson
Matt Kischuk
Helen Kristensen
Michael Manczko
Martin Matzelle
Bill Morris
Harlene Parks
Rose Potje
Kyle Riordan
John Schleehauf
Evelyn Stanek
Jim & Della Taylor
Rose C. Verga
Joey Worzala
Dody Beringer
Charles Brenneman
Carol Carlisle
Thomas Cooney
Frank Englert
Julia Garrison
George Haegler
Ann Holtman
Jim Johnston
Mary Klocek-Gillis
JoAnna Krueger
Alan Marshall
Matt Marcheschi
Joanne Mosley
Kathleen Peiffer
Jameson Powers
Judy Ray
Klaus Schubert
Virginia Stefanik
Kaitlyn Teeters
Jim Ward
Chester Zyskowski
Robert Bangiorno
Joe Burg
Greta Carlisle
Kay Denoiyer
Lily Farej
Catherine Gotham
Shane Hammertree
Xavier Hope
Mary Jean Karhoff
Dorothy Kohl
Joan Laschen
Elaine Marshall
R.B. McCallister
Christine Musiel
Anita Perez
Lumina Regalado
Susan Reeb
Mimi Schuette
Patrick Sullivan
Bill Thornton
Mary Lou Wett
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Monday,
7:30 am
Tuesday,
7:30 am
8:40 am
Wednesday,
7:30 am
10:00 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
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†Dec. Mem. Of Dennis Hurley Family
†Dec. Mem. Of Dennis Hurley Family
†Margaret Gartze (Bob & Rosemarie Simon)
†Pat McConville (Kathy & Marc Gordon)
†Dec. Mem. Of Dennis Hurley Family @ Crossroads
†Viola Eilers (Allan & Virginia Visin)
†Onorato Cruz, †Efigenia Torrez, & †Jose Guadalupe Ramirez
†Leroy Schreiber & Louise Miller
†Dec. Mem. Of Dennis Hurley Family
†Raymond Domanico (Arlene Domanico)
†Alberto Dueñas, †Olga Diaz, & †Eduardo Carbajal
†Jessie & Wilber Winkelman (Liebetrau Family)
People of the Parish
†James O’Malley (Wolak & Marcela & Families)
†Amalia Juarez, †Salvador Carbajal & †Ema Carbajal
†Intention of Donor
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Servers
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
7:30 AM D. Stumpf, K. Stumpf, J. Andrews
Thursday
7:30 AM B. Zecchin, J. Andrews
Friday,
7:30 AM B. Pivnicka, D. Pivnicka, E. Young
5:30 PM B. Zecchin, E. Young, ?
Saturday,
7:30 AM B. Pivnicka, D. Pivnicka
5:00 PM J. Shouse, B. Stoll, S. Stoll, N. Follet
Sunday,
7:30 AM C. Goglin, B. Reuter
9:00 AM D. Gillum, T. Gillum, J. Wand, E. Fortin
10:30 AM N. Frank, A. Domek, N. Domek, B. Zecchin
5:00 PM L. Keisling, M. Keisling, S. Keisling
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Saturday,
5:00 PM J. Lenart, Deacon, S. Heider,
C. Stier, N. Abando, M. Abando, R. Reinert
Sunday,
7:30 AM B. Kearley, B. Schommer, M. Papke
9:00 AM M. Schug, Deacon, R. Kenyon, J. Russell,
F. Beaudoin, J. Smith, J. Smith, C. Russell
10:30 AM P. Heilman, T. Loizzo, D. O’Donnell
5:00 PM
J. Dwyer, Deacon Bill, T. Dwyer
Lector
Saturday,
5:00 PM J. Diamond, J. Diamond
Sunday,
7:30 AM M. Casserly, J. Schommer
9:00 AM J. Frank, T. Burg
10:30 AM M. Harrison, E. Burns
5:00 PM
K. Sieck
Ministers of Hospitality
Saturday,
5:00 pm
J. Cole, B. Littner, J. Littner
Sunday,
7:30 am
R. Hauck, H. Schneider, R. Stolarczyk, R. Howell
9:00 am
G. Smith, M. Heiress, P. Shea, D. Booth
10:30 am
D. Potthoff, E. Miranda, R. Krause, H. Sugden
5:00 pm
Volunteers
1:00 PM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
Pinochle Group - SJC
After Hours Care - E
Band - A
English As A Second Language - TL
Legion of Mary - CM1
Bible Study - SJC
Right to Life - CH
Tuesday, 3/3
8:40 AM
10:30 AM
3:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
School Mass- CH
Prayer Group - CM1
After Hours Care - E
Adult Choir - SJ201
English As A Second Language - TL
St. Vincent de Paul Society - SJB
JPC Team Mtg- SJC
School Meeting- E
Wednesday, 3/4
7:00 AM
7:50 AM
8:00 AM
8:35 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
Bible Study - SJC
Middle School Church Choir Practice - CH
After Hours Care - E
Religious Education - ALL
Religious Education - CH, JRHIGH, SJB, TL
Thursday, 3/5
8:35 AM
9:00 AM
11:00 AM
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
7th grade Spanish Class - SJB
Life Line Screening - SJC
Schoenstatt Prayer Group - SJB
After Hours Care - E
Band - A
Hispanic Confirmation - JRHIGH, SJC
Reconciliation (Spanish) - CH
Baptism Class (English) - CM1
Knights of Columbus - SJB
Friday, 3/6
7:50 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
1:00 PM
2:30 PM
3:00 PM
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
School Mass Choir - SJB
First Friday Prayers - CH
Reconciliation - CH
Bible Study - SJC
School Stations of the Cross - CH
After Hours Care - E
Stations of the Cross - CH
Hispanic St. Cecilia Choir - SJ201
Natural Family Planning - SJB
Lenten Suppers - E
Saturday, 3/7
5:30 AM
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
11:00 AM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
6:00 PM
That Man Is You - SJB
Day of Renewal - A, CH, E, SJB, SJC
Reconciliation - CH
Spanish Baptism - CH
Jovenes Para Cristo - SJB
Reconciliation - CH
Reconciliation (Spanish) - CH
Sunday, 3/8
8:00 AM
8:45 AM
10:00 AM
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
6:00 PM
Emmaus Mujeres - SJB
Confirmation Class - JR201, JR202
Hispanic Catechist - A
Jonac (Young Adult) - SJB
Living Stations Practice - CH
Living Stations Music - SJ201
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, EARTElementary Art Room, ESF-Elementary School Foyer, G-Gym, JRHIGH-Jr. High School,
KCROOM-Knights of Columbus Room, KIT-School Kitchen, PKING-Church 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, SJNSt. 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
&
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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Custom Construction
Schneider-Leucht
Merwin-Cooney
Funeral Home
1211 Seminary Ave.
338-1710
“Quality Building Supplies”
338-0075
Gummerson Rausch Wand Lee
Wombacher, LLC
Attorneys at Law
Practicing law in personal injury, worker’s compensation,
criminal, family, corporate, real estate, zoning, general
litigation, estate planning, probate and medical
malpractice defense.
101 S. Benton Street, Suite 201
Woodstock, lllinois 60098
Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Residential Commercial Industrial
JOHN BARGER, President
815-338-6317
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Ph: 815.337.7700 • Fax: 815.337.7990
CONDOMINIUM &
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Real Estate Services
333 E. Jackson St.
815-337-1656
(815) 568-6311
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Kevin Kirwan
Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and
Water Heaters
Woodstock
Auto • Home • Life • Business
Workers’ Compensation
24 Hour Service
316 S. Main St., Wauconda, IL 60084-1985
815-337-4200
CJW Builders, Inc.
Mon-Sat 6am to 10pm • Sun 6am to 9pm
(815) 337-8230
1110 N. Seminary Ave. (Rt. 47)
Woodstock
Par
Parking
Lot Services
Maintenance Company, Inc.
Mai
• Sealcoating
• Hot Pour Crackfilling
• Asphalt Repair
• Asphalt Paving
Since 1974
plsmaintenance.com
Toll Free#:
815.206.3066
Member of Woodstock, Marengo, Harvard &
Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerece
Commercial Build-Outs
Home Remodeling • Decks
Roofing • Siding & More
Charles “Joe” Watson
815-482-2500
[email protected]
Ashley Ryan, LMT
ReEnergize Massage Therapy
105 N Jefferson Street
Woodstock IL 60098
105 Van Buren St.
Woodstock
815-338-5400
Trucking • Excavating
Ready Mix Concrete
21816 Railroad St. • Marengo, IL
815-568-5695
Island Lake, Illinois
Office: 847-338-5788
www.legalshieldassociate.com/myers_d
[email protected]
Deb Myers
Independent Associate
Small Business, CDLP &
Group Benefits Specialist
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Assisting individuals, families and businesses.
Delaware Electric
Company, Inc.
ELECTRICAL • GENERATORS • SOLAR
FULLY LICENSED & BONDED
(815) 338-3139
815-338-4082
[email protected]
Donahue
Furniture
1345 S. Eastwood Dr. (Rte 47)
Woodstock, IL 60098
www.donahuefurn.com
815.338.1086
815-790-5785
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
Kevin Kirwan Insurance Agency
gency
• 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
Zoia Monument Co.
Zo
Family Owned
Over 124 Years
222 Washington
Woodstock, IL
815-338-0358
Marengo
815-568-6573
Network
• Windows
Wind
• Do
Doors • Cabi
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1401 S. Eastwood (Rt. 47), Woodstock
815-338-8900
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Since 1960
(815) 338-0549
Woodstock
www.stans.com
Internet Solutions
Business Solutions
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
Compliments
of
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orthern Illinois Funeral Services, Inc Residential and Small Business
Cleaning Service
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
815-404-0680
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1390 S. Eastwood, Woodstock
815-338-3330
McHenry County
Largest Buyer
of Cars & Trucks
in any Condition
You could get up to 10% off
SAVE With Used Auto Parts
Woodstock, IL
Rough Cut Tree Service LLC Herff’s Auto Service & Tire
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
Weekly Lawn Service
Spring and Fall clean ups available
Call Dennis
Owned by Mike & Teri Herff
Since 1985
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: [email protected]
Melchor Gomez | 815-403-0619 • 815-276-7469
• Sod • Snow Removal • Brick Patios • Mulch
• Tree Service • Lawn Maintenance • Gutter Cleaning
• Retaining Walls • Ground Grooming
Family Owned and Operated
Serving McHenry County Since 1948
CHRYSLER FIVE STAR AWARD DEALER
www.benoymotors.com
Serving the community for over 30 years
Se Habla Español
Burgers,
Wraps,
Sandwiches,
Salads, Melts
& Homemade
Pizza
BENOY MOTOR SALES, INC.
666 W. Jackson St.
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1138
Dr. Michael J. Szurek DDS
Dr. Chungyoon Ha DDS
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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)
Christina Rudawski, Psy.D.
William W. LeFew Agency Languages: English & Ukrainian
248 N. Throop St.
Woodstock IL, 60098
Bus: (815) 334-0000
[email protected]
Batting Cages • Arcade
Birthday Packages
815-338-7990
Rich Toepper
815-338-9900
815-451-8793(cell)
www.crystallakepsychology.com
[email protected]
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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