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847-468-6904 After Hours - 847-531-6203 EUCHARISTIC

- 7:15, Bi-lingual 9:00, 11:00 AM Daily Mass - 8:00 AM

5:00-7:00 PM Saturday 3:00-3:45 PM Special times upon

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE & BAPTISM Check our website for

com/parish-information PASTORAL STAFF Pastor - Fr.

Robert Camacho - Priest in Residence Secretary - Belinda

com Religious Education Coordinators - Mike & Toni

com Deacon - Joe Bermea deaconjoe@stlaurencechurchelgin.

1 St. Laurence Parish 225 Jewett St. Elgin, IL Rectory: Parish Office: 226 Orchard St. 565 Standish St. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday P F After Hours EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Saturday - 4:00 PM, Spanish - 6:00PM Sundays - 7:15, Bi-lingual 9:00, 11:00 AM Daily Mass - 8:00 AM Monday - Friday SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Wednesday 5:00-7:00 PM Saturday 3:00-3:45 PM Special times upon request. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE & BAPTISM Check our website for more information. Stlaurencechurchelgin.com/parish-information PASTORAL STAFF Pastor - Fr. Andrew Mulcahey pastor@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Fr. Robert Camacho - Priest in Residence Secretary - Belinda Bermea office@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Bookkeeper - Agnes Mozdzen accounting@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Religious Education Coordinators - Mike & Toni Kmiecik religioused@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Deacon - Joe Bermea deaconjoe@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Finance Council - Joe Malas, Chairman Education Commission - Ron Szopa, President SCHOOL P F Secretary - Kathy Laudont Principal - Wendy Kelly wkelly@stlaurenceschool.com office@stlaurenceschool.com

Readings for the Week Monday Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15,

12-13, 22-23; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Stewardship Collection Feb 9/10 Total Giving This Week $ 8,320.18 Weekly Budget Amount Needed $ 7,900.

Espinosa Ministro Eucaristico - Servidor de Altar - Alyssa Baugus, Natlia Ramos Congratulations Congratulations and Blessings to Sutton Caroline Long Child of Timothy & Amanda Long who was baptized

Please note: school will be in session that day due to recent weather-related days off.

Open Door Clinic Collection This organization ministers to people and families with HIV.

There is a box in the back of church. This month the dates are February 23/24, 2019.

2 Readings for the Week Monday Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; Mk 8:11-13 Tuesday Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 Thursday Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; Mk 8:27-33 Friday 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 Saturday Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 4:00 PM 6:00 PM Stewardship Collection Feb 9/10 Total Giving This Week $ 8, Weekly Budget Amount Needed $ 7, Altar Ministry February 23/24 Lector - John Volpe Eucharistic Ministers - Daniela Sandoval, Jaime Szopa, Ron Szopa, Debbie Wever Altar Servers - Emma Eisen, Ariana Jackson Lector - Cecilia Espinosa Ministro Eucaristico - Servidor de Altar - Alyssa Baugus, Natlia Ramos Congratulations Congratulations and Blessings to Sutton Caroline Long Child of Timothy & Amanda Long who was baptized February 10, 2019 Happenings This parish office will be closed on Monday, February 18 in observance of Presidents Day. Please note: school will be in session that day due to recent weather-related days off. Today is Fellowship Sunday, join us after the morning masses for donuts, bagels, fruit, coffee, tea, juice and fellowship. Open Door Clinic Collection This organization ministers to people and families with HIV. They have a great need for toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry soap, socks, hats & gloves, breakfast cereals and non-perishable food items. There is a box in the back of church. This month the dates are February 23/24, :15 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Lector - Dee Reinhardt Eucharistic Ministers - Deacon Joe Bermea, Nicole DeFrenza, Joanie Gronnert, Bob McDonough Altar Servers - Colin Tuftedal, Ethan Tuftedal Lector - Gil Valencia, Belinda Bermea Eucharistic Ministers - Deacon Joe Bermea, MaryAnn Bruneman, William Hejnosz, William Misek Altar Servers - Lector - Allie Lock Eucharistic Ministers - Gail Essary, Natalie Koessl, Toni Kmiecik, Bernard Pettinger Altar Servers - Robert Boydston, Malakai Mortensen Please join the Youth Ministry!! We are looking for students that are in the 6 th grade 12 th grade and want to meet new friends, provide service to our community, and grow in faith. This is a great way to meet people in the community. Bring a friend!! Our next meeting will be held February 24 th 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. We are also looking for volunteers to help us volunteer at Feed My Starving Children on Thursday, February 28 th at 6:00 p.m. It s a great opportunity to earn service hours! If you have any questions please contact Melanie Marcordes (224) or Erika Gomez (224) Hospital Minister February 22 - Vicki Giuliano Adoration and Confession is offered every Wednesday from 5-7 pm, in the Church. Come and rest in the Lord. We would like to thank Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten parents for hosting February s BINGO. It was a great success and lots of fun. We would like to thank the event chair, Tabatha and all her helpers that worked very hard to make this event happen. We would like to thank Mrs. Sonneman and Miss Connie and all their helpers that entertained our children in the gym. Most of all we would like to thank everyone who came out to play BINGO. All of you and your extreme generosity made this one of the best BINGOs ever. Thanks to everyone!!! Faith and works are like the light and heat to a candle; they cannot be separated. Anonymous

Please Pray for: Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Einwich, Loli Gudino-Leon, Kay Hogan, John G.

3 Please Pray for: Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen. For the strengthening in faith of all who are afflicted in body, mind or spirit please pray for: Patricia Anderson, Sergey Bolotov, Kathleen Camarena, Melanie Childs, Alexandra Collovati, Elberta Einwich, Loli Gudino-Leon, Kay Hogan, John G. Kolakowski, Gordon Lee, Gary Mahoney, Tim Neal, Robert Nelson, Juli Novak, Bonnie Penera, Deacon Bob Plazewski, Lisa Rednour, Julieta Regaldo, Donald Sarau, Nathan Thomas, Sharon Walden, and Kimberly Winfree. May God protect our members who serve in the armed forces and return them safely to their families: ARMY: Staff Sgt. Jennifer (Clough) Korfmacher, COAST GUARD: Ensign Allison Rychtanek Mass Intentions - Feb Monday 8:00 AM Special Intention offered by Kate & Roy Thompson Tuesday 8:00 AM Victor Centanni offered by Joy Volkening Wednesday 8:00 AM Jean Jacobsen offered by A Rogman Thursday 8:00 AM Guyla Kramer offered by Nancy Haire Friday 8:00 AM Richard Bermea offered by Family Saturday 4:00 PM Daniel Sullivan offered by Joanne Trotter 6:00 PM Blessings on 2nd Birthday for Joachim Aguinaga offered by Family Sunday 7:15 AM Helen Pieczynski offered by Dan & Rose Plazyk 9:00 AM St Laurence Parish Community 11:00 AM In memory of Eugene Muffler offered by Marian We pray for the repose of the soul of Larry Malsi Long time parishioner and friend of St Laurence Do you know somebody who is sick or in the military that would like to be added to our prayer list? Please call the parish office and we will add their name. TREASURES from our TRADITION Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Lord, Hear our Prayer. En muchos santuarios de Latinoamérica y Europa se pueden encontrar diversas ofrendas que han dejado los fieles a través de los siglos. Entre estas ofrendas es de particular relieve el exvoto. Exvoto (una frase en latín que se traduce del voto ) es el regalo que se le presenta al santo o a la santa en reconocimiento del favor recibido. Esto también se llama manda. Los exvotos o mandas toman varias formas desde pequeñas medallas en forma de la parte del cuerpo que fue sanado hasta pinturas del milagro concedido. El exvoto más antiguo en América es de una pintura mandada a hacer por Hernán Cortés en honor de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Extremadura (España). Esta imagen reconocía el hecho de ser salvado del piquete de un alacrán mientras estaba en México. Lamentablemente esta pintura se extravió en el siglo XIX. En realidad el santo o la santa no necesita el exvoto pero los creyentes sí. Estas mandas nos recuerdan el poder de la intercesión divina en la vida humana. También nos invitan al agradecimiento de los favores que Dios nos hace. Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. In recent years, there has been remarkable progress in drawing persons with disabilities into full celebration. Now it is generally accepted that worship places need accommodations such as ramps or elevators, large-print materials for those who are sight-impaired, and perhaps even an assisted hearing system or signing in American Sign Language. American Sign Language is not merely English translated into movement, but a distinct language with its own grammar, syntax (word order), and vocabulary. For this reason, the American Catholic bishops have approved American Sign Language (ASL) as an official language of the liturgy. Celebrating liturgy in our own language (the vernacular) means that liturgy must be accessible to all languages and cultures. The fact that Mass is celebrated this weekend in some places in total silence, but with the full participation of deaf people praising God in the movements of their hands, and sometimes even with a priest who is deaf, is nothing less than the Church being faithful to the image of Jesus, who made the deaf hear and the mute speak. Remember too that deafness is an invisible disability, and that there may well be people in your parish who are quietly yearning for Mass to be signed for them in ASL. James Field, Copyright J. S. Paluch Co. St. Laurence Church Jewett & Standish St. Elgin, IL

School News - Wendy Kelly While the weather hasn t been cooperative lately, we still were able to enjoy a celebration

In addition to this, we took part in the Great Kindness Challenge. St.

kindness. In a world that is often filled with negativity, small acts of kindness can be a game changer!

Edward HS students, created kindness banners and delivered them to our deanery Catholic schools, enjoyed a Portillo s

volunteers. A huge thank you goes to everyone who helped organize our wonderful celebration!

4 School News - Wendy Kelly While the weather hasn t been cooperative lately, we still were able to enjoy a celebration of all that makes Catholic Schools special recently! In addition to this, we took part in the Great Kindness Challenge. St. Laurence joined 13 million students in over 110 countries in a challenge that invites students to create a culture of kindness. In a world that is often filled with negativity, small acts of kindness can be a game changer! Throughout the week, we participated in an all-school STEM challenge, created and shared positive post it s with St. Edward HS students, created kindness banners and delivered them to our deanery Catholic schools, enjoyed a Portillo s lunch from our PTC, had visitors in to share their vocation, shared smiles and created thank you cards for our volunteers. A huge thank you goes to everyone who helped organize our wonderful celebration! Also, I d like to thank everyone who organized and those who supported our Valentine s Bingo event! It was a huge success!! As we enter the time of year that families begin to consider their options for a school that is a best fit for their child, we invite you to share the good news about St. Laurence! Every day is an Open House...I d love to meet you and show you around! I hope everyone has a blessed week!! Kid s Corner Fe y obras son como la lumbre y el calor de una vela: no se pueden separar. Anónimo

Events Busy Person s Lenten Retreat, Sponsored by Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary.

If you can commit to at least 30 minutes of silent, personal prayer using scripture each day of the retreat and

Cost: $40. To register call Linda Isleib at 630-879-1296 by Friday, March 1 st.

hosting a vocational discernment Nun Run for women 18 years of age, college age and older who are interested in a

We will be visiting Sisters and Nuns of different orders with different apostolates, this will include talks on

pray with the sisters. We will be visiting various religious communities in Indiana and Kentucky.

Deadline for registration is February 22, 2019, space is limited.

Rockford Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will honor Bishop Malloy and the Deanery Spiritual Advisors on

Registration forms are available from your parish women's president.

For more information please call Sharon 815-389-4012 or Josie, 815-440-5374.

5 Events Busy Person s Lenten Retreat, Sponsored by Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary. This retreat is designed for both women and men who desire to deepen their relationship with the Lord. If you can commit to at least 30 minutes of silent, personal prayer using scripture each day of the retreat and meet weekly with the spiritual director. Retreat begins week of March 11 th and ends week of April 14 th. Cost: $40. To register call Linda Isleib at by Friday, March 1 st. The Diocese of Rockford Vocation Office is Sponsoring our Annual Spring A Nun Run The Vocation Office will be hosting a vocational discernment Nun Run for women 18 years of age, college age and older who are interested in a religious vocation. We will be visiting Sisters and Nuns of different orders with different apostolates, this will include talks on discernment and religious life, time in prayer with our Lord, as well as many opportunities to meet, share and pray with the sisters. We will be visiting various religious communities in Indiana and Kentucky. Cost is only $ Date of the trip will be March 8-12, Deadline for registration is February 22, 2019, space is limited. You can contact the Vocation Office at 815/ ext Rockford Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will honor Bishop Malloy and the Deanery Spiritual Advisors on Wednesday, March 13, with a luncheon at the Brandywine Banquet and Event Center, 441 IL Rt. 2, Dixon, IL. Registration forms are available from your parish women's president. Reservations are $30 per person, deadline is Friday, March 1. For more information please call Sharon or Josie, Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. Trust the Lord to strengthen and enrich your marriage. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are March in Madison, WI, April in Brookfield, WI or June in Rockford, IL. Visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Candelario y Emilia al Las fechas son Feb , April and August Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Luke

6 The Southeast window continued: The center lancet shows the Immaculate Conception of the blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of the United States. St. John wrote "And a great sign appeared in Heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon was under her feet and upon her head a crown of twelve stars." According to the book of Genesis, Satan appeared as a serpent. After the sin of Adam and Eve, God punished them, but at the same time promised, "I will put enmities between thee and the woman and they seed and her seed: she shall crush thee head." In the lower part beneath the main figure is a rose, the symbol of Divine Love, representing the Mother of Christ. In the left side lancet of this window is present the Annunciation. Mary humbly kneeling, listens to the message of the Archangel Gabriel and speaks the words which change the course of human history, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according the Thy worked." Above he is a dove, symbolizing the Holy Spirit and the word spoken by the Angel, "The Holy Spirit shall come upon thee and the power of the Most High shall overshadow thee." The right side lancet depicts the nativity. In the stable of Bethlehem, we see the Divine Child lying on straw in the manger. The Blessed Mother is taking care of her Son. St. Joseph looks on with love and worship. The shepherds come to adore the newborn Christ. The beam of heavenly light coming from a star indicates the origin of the Divine Child. These windows donated: In Memory of the Michael P. Harris family. St. Laurence Church Jewett & Standish St. Elgin, IL

Support our Advertisers Ministry Meetings - Feb 17-23 Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30 AM Confirmation Class - School 7:00 PM Women of E 6:30 PM Education Commission - Sacristy

Vincent de Paul - Cafeteria Wednesday 5:00 PM Adoration and Reconciliation 6:00 PM RE Classes - School 1:00 PM Women s Cursillo Group - Sacristy 7:00PM Men s Cursillo - Sacristy 5:30 PM Cursillo

7 Support our Advertisers Ministry Meetings - Feb Sunday Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9:30 AM Confirmation Class - School 7:00 PM Women of E 6:30 PM Education Commission - Sacristy 7:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul - Cafeteria Wednesday 5:00 PM Adoration and Reconciliation 6:00 PM RE Classes - School 1:00 PM Women s Cursillo Group - Sacristy 7:00PM Men s Cursillo - Sacristy 5:30 PM Cursillo Women s Group - Sacristy 7:00 PM Boy Scouts - Cafeteria 7:00 PM Spanish Bible Study - Library Attention: All additions, cancelations, or changes to meetings/events MUST be coordinated through the church office office@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Submission deadline for bulletin entries is Monday at Noon. Send all entries to: office@stlaurencechurchelgin.com for approval. You can also call Vocations Corner- Fr. Robert Gonnella As a priest, people often want to know about the point in my life when I heard the call. The truth is that I heard the Lord calling at different times throughout my life, but I did not decide to heed His call until my last year in college. It was, of course, exciting to start following God s path for me in my life, but it was also scary at times. One of the things I was most scared of was not knowing how my friends would react when I told them what I was going to do. I was scared that my friends might make fun of me or maybe even not want to be friends with me anymore. As is turned out, most of my friends were very supportive and happy for me. However, there were a few times when people did not understand and even said some hurtful things. Even though it was painful at the time, I can look back on it now and see that even those painful moments were part of God s plan for me. In our Gospel this weekend, Jesus reminds us that we will indeed have times when we have to suffer because we are His disciples. However, we should not shy away from those moments. Rather, Jesus tells us that we should see ourselves as blessed in those times when we can carry that Cross with Him. We should always remember that we are His disciples, and the disciple is never greater than the Master. People mocked Jesus, and we may have to suffer mockery at times as well. However, we can always be comforted by the fact that Jesus never abandons us in our suffering. If you afraid of following God s will for you because of what others might think, be comforted by this Gospel passage. Do not shy away from suffering for the Name of Jesus, but rather count yourself as blessed when you are treated poorly because you are His disciple. Be faithful to Jesus Christ, and He will never let you go. St. Laurence Church Jewett & Standish St. Elgin, IL

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St. Laurence Parish. 225 Jewett St. Elgin, IL Rectory: Parish Office: 226 Orchard St.

St. Laurence Parish. 225 Jewett St. Elgin, IL Rectory: Parish Office: 226 Orchard St. St. Laurence Parish 225 Jewett St. Elgin, IL 60123 Rectory: Parish Office: 226 Orchard St. 565 Standish St. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday P - 847-468-6900 F - 847-468-6904 After Hours - 847-531-6203