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St. Patrick Mission Statement A welcoming parish called in FAITH to know, LOVE and serve God and neighbor in the HOPE of heaven. SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3500 Washington Street . McHenry, IL 60050 www.stpatrickmchenry.org Called To Be Agents of God’s Love in The World Through the Eucharist, Family & Community

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St. Patrick Mission Statement

A welcoming parish called in FAITH to know, LOVE and serve God and neighbor in the HOPE of heaven.

SAINT PATRICK ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3500 Washington Street . McHenry, IL 60050

www.stpatrickmchenry.org

Called To Be Agents of God’s Love in The World Through the Eucharist, Family & Community

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Page 2 Fourth Sunday of Lent Dear Friends in Christ,

At the wake of this Corona virus we offer prayers for protection and safety for all, healing for those affected and eternal repose for those who have gone to their rest. The Lord is our help. We must also act responsibly by keeping safe distance and following sanitizing tips recommended by experts. Remember to also avoid non-essential gatherings.

Please look at our bulletin and our website at www.StPatrickMcHenry.org and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/stpatrickmchenry for the list of recommendations from the Diocese of Rockford. You will find Bishop Malloy’s letter, list of canceled activities, safety tips as well as means of participation either online or in person to the limited activities allowed. We would also like to ask for those who want to volunteer to assist seniors and other vulnerable people with their needs within

these difficult times. Those who need any assistance may call the parish office at 815-385-0025 and we will be happy to provide what is possible.

Imagine for one moment that you have never seen the light and all the beautiful things around us. That is the story of the Man born blind in today’s Gospel reading, (John 9:1-41). We should be grateful for sight as a wonderful gift that ena-bles us to see and navigate our ways. In addition, we should be mostly thankful for inner vision, that is, the gift of faith, by which we can discern greater things. Jesus restores the Man in the Gospel not only to his physical but also to his inner vision of faith. With the physical sight he can see temporal things but with the inner vision he recognizes Jesus as the Lord and Savior who has come into the world.

Inner vision permeates today’s celebration. The first reading takes us back to about 1000 years before Christ when the Prophet Samuel had to choose one of the sons of Jesse for a king over Israel. They all possessed physical characteris-tics as potential kings. But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not judge from appearance…not as man sees does God see...Man looks at appearances (physical) but God also looks at the heart.” We all need to pray for inner vision to see things the way that God does. If not, the temporal and physical alone can derail our sense of judgments and darken our spiritual vision. There are many things that may seem acceptable and plausible to our world, cultures and customs but are in direct contrast to God’s ways. It is possible to be deceived unless one has the inner and spiritual vision. To this end, St. Paul reminds us in the second reading that we have been enlightened by Christ.

Jesus who illumines the vision of all, opens the eyes of the Man born blind physically but more so he opens his heart and inner vision. In contrast to the leaders who claimed to see but remained blinded by pride and arrogance this man’s faith envisions and recognizes Jesus to be the Savior. Let us pray that our Lenten journey should open our hearts and our inner vision so we can recognize Jesus in our Prayer, Fasting and charitable deeds.

In Christ,

Father Godwin

REMINDER Homebound or Sick?

Watch a LIVE STREAM Of All

Weekend and Holyday Masses

View them on our website at: www.stpatrickmchenry.org

Game Night! Our next Game Night is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday April 7th from 7:00PM-8:30PM.

Social Night: Movie Night in the Youth Lounge! Scheduled for Friday March 27th

has been CANCELLED. Stay tuned for the announce-ment of our next social night.

High School Reflection: Sunday April 19th - 10:00AM-11:00AM Youth Lounge. Join the high schoolers for a reflection on the Sunday Gospel and learn about a “Saint of the Week.” Please RSVP if you plan to attend, three or more attendees and we will get Riverside Donuts for the group. To RSVP you can email Casey or you can respond to the poll on the Instagram story, @spy.ministry, the day before the event. Feel free to bring friends!

RSVP for events and send your questions to our Youth Minister, Casey Buenzli, at: [email protected].

Hope to see you at these upcoming events!

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Montini News: Second graders in Mrs. Meclenburg’s class participated in the Bread Festival, as part of their study for their First Holy Communion.

In this time of need, Archbishop José H. Gomez invites all the faithful to seek together the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe

ImaBridge Africa Medical Center

Picture Update

Roofing Going Up

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Some Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from the Diocese of Rockford

What is a Dispensation from Mass? A dispensation from the diocesan Bishop releases Catholics from fulfilling their Sunday obligation (Mass). During this time of pandemic, the public celebration of all weekend and weekday Masses has been suspended. Even though it may be a spiritual sadness for you not to participate in Mass, you should not feel guilty. Catholics are encouraged to offer up their hardship, sickness or pastoral care for the sake of those who are seriously ill and for those who have died.

What should I do?

Catholics are encouraged to make a ‘spiritual communion’. St. John Paul II writes that “it is good to cultivate in our hearts a constant desire for the sacrament of the Eucharist. This was the origin of the practice of ‘spiritual communion’, which has happily been established in the Church for centuries and recommended by saints who were masters of the spiritual life. Saint Teresa of Jesus wrote: ‘When you do not receive communion and you do not attend Mass, you can make a spiritual communion, which is a most beneficial practice; by it the love of God will be greatly impressed on you.’” (Ecclesia Eucharistia, no. 34) Resources to make your spiritual communion are printed below. How Do I Make a Spiritual Communion? Below are recommendations for how to make a ‘spiritual communion’ when unable to participate in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The recommendations can be adapted based upon personal and family needs.

∗ Gather with others in your household and begin a time of prayer with the sign of the cross. ∗ Take time to read and reflect upon the readings from Sunday Mass. You can find the readings at usccb.org

and a Sunday Gospel reflection on our YouTube channel. Watch a livestream or taped copy of St. Patrick weekend Masses at: www.stpatrickmchenry.org

∗ Share prayer intentions quietly or aloud. ∗ Pray the Lord’s Prayer. ∗ Pray one of the following prayers of spiritual communion.

Anima Christi Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, embolden me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within thy wounds hide me. Never permit me to be parted from you. From the evil Enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me. and bid me come to thee, that with your saints I may praise thee for age upon age. Amen. Prayer to our Lord Jesus Christ Crucified Behold, O good and loving Jesus, that I cast myself on my knees before you and, with the greatest fervor of spirit, I pray and beseech you to instill into my heart ardent sentiments of faith, hope and charity, with true repentance for my sins and a most firm purpose of amendment. With deep affection and sorrow I ponder intimately and contemplate in my mind your five wounds, having before my eyes what the prophet David had already put in your mouth about yourself, O good Jesus: They have pierced my hands and my feet; they have numbered all my bones (Ps. 21: 17-18).

∗ Close with the sign of the cross.

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Lent, a Time to Know, Love and Serve God and neighbor, in the Hope of heaven

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday - April 4th/5th: Masses: Saturday: 4:00PM Saturday

Sunday: 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM

Holy Thursday - April 9th: Mass of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00PM

Adoration of the Eucharist: 8:30PM until Midnight

Good Friday - April 10th: Stations of the Cross: 2:15PM Passion of the Lord: 3:00PM

Holy Saturday - April 11th: Easter Basket Blessing: 11:00AM

Easter Vigil: 7:30PM

Easter Sunday - April 12th: Masses: 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM

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Article Deadline for Upcoming Bulletins: **March 20th for April 5th bulletin**

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Easter Environment

Please join us in enhancing the ambiance of St. Patrick Church by contributing to the Art & Environment Fund. You will find an envelope in your packet of envelopes where you can make a donation towards Easter flowers/decorations in memory or in honor of a family member. You may also use this slip to make a donation.

All those names received will be remembered in our Easter celebration. All contributions must be made by Friday, March 27th in order to be included in our Easter bulletin. You may return this form along with your donation by placing it in a separate envelope and dropping it in the collection basket or by mailing it to the Parish Office. Your Name:_________________________________ Phone Number:______________________ Name of Person (if applicable, individual or couple) ________________________________________ Please circle: In Memory of In Honor of ________________________________________ Please circle: In Memory of In Honor of

The Art & Environment Committee would like to thank all of you who will make a donation for Easter flowers/decorations. These donations are used to not only beautify the sanctuary for Easter Day but throughout the Easter season.

Any funds remaining will be used throughout the liturgical year to beautify the church sanctuary.

For centuries, March 25 has been celebrated by Catholics as the “Feast of the An-nunciation.” Mary’s fiat—“I am the servant of the Lord, Let it be done to me as you say”—brought our Savior into the world. As the first disciple of Christ, Mary shows us that we must listen to and do God’s will. Prayer and action therefore go hand in hand. As followers of Christ we must make time to talk to and listen to Him in prayer. Examining all that we do, or simply “living” in the light of our prayer, is essential. Living with a heart open to God’s will has enormous implications. Different people will realize that God calls them to different things. For an adolescent, it may mean resisting peer pressure to take part in drinking or unchaste activity. For the single adult, it could require offering personal time in service of a needy person. A business-man may find that honest and fairness requires a certain course of action. A married couple could realize that they should have another child. A frightened pregnant woman may understand that she needs to ask for help to resist the temptation of abortion. The sick person might have to accept his illness and join his suffering to that of Christ. Doing God’s will is not always easy. We usually have our own plans for our lives. It is

good to have plans, but never at the expense of our growth in relationship to God. Like Mary, we must trust that God’s will is the best for us and our world. Let us follow the example of Mary and call upon her to help us open our hearts to say “yes” to God! The Annunciation According to the Gospel of Luke (1:26-38) In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of David his father, and he will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

But Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I have no relations with a man?” And the angel said to her in reply, “The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God. . . . for nothing will be impossible for God.”

Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”

Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - March 25

The Annunciation. The white lily in the angel's hand is symbolic of Mary's purity

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T W O T C B F :

Mary Kae Lichard

Saturday, March 21 - Lenten Weekday 4:00 PM Mass - † Joan Badgley

Sunday, March 22 - Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Mass - † Gino & Caterina Romozzi 9:00 AM Mass - † Donald & Rosalie Doherty 11:00 AM Mass - † Art & Donna Lindgren

Monday, March 23 - Lenten Weekday; Memorial of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop 8:00 AM Mass - † Johann Pentz

Tuesday, March 24 - Lenten Weekday; Memorial of St. Oscar Romero, Bishop & Martyr 8:00 AM Mass - † Richard Swider

Wednesday, March 25 - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord 8:00 AM Mass - † Dr. Gerard Dominique

Thursday, March 26 - Lenten Weekday 8:00 AM Mass - † Harold Frett

Friday, March 27 - Lenten Weekday 8:00AM Communion Service

Saturday, March 28 - Lenten Weekday 4:00 PM Mass - † John Schwall

Sunday, March 29 - Fifth Sunday of Lent 7:00 AM Mass - † Julian, Evelyn, Rosalia & David Scripp 9:00 AM Mass - † Don Doherty 11:00 AM Mass - Irene Kolbaska (Living)

Bolded names have recently been added to the prayer list.

The following have been given a share in the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. Please remember them in your prayers.

We remember those serving our country

SPC Sara Mahan, Wisconsin National Guard Tech Sgt. Timothy Davis, USAF Bagram AFB Afghanistan Pvt. Kala Kessler, U.S. Army, Ft. Richardson, Alaska Corpsman Ean Reid, U.S. Navy, Camp Pendleton SSG Melissa Snow, U.S. Army, Fort. Leonardwood, Missouri LTC Thomas Snow, U.S. Army, Fort Knox, Kentucky Sgt. Kennon Speciale, USMC, Yuma, AZ Pvt. Ben Zeller, USMC, Camp Pendleton

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Marie Asuquo + Vinnie Baldocchi + Mark Balongag + Alivia Bartlett + Dave Bauer + Josephine Beninato + Margaret Bed-ulski + Ron Bergsma + Susan Bjork + Sr. Eleanor Blake SSF + Irene Bole + Bill Bolger + Kathleen Bonagura + Kale Bren-ner + Mark Brown + Martessa Brownlow + Jake Brzovich + Louise Callaghan + Anna Ciesielka + Bridget Clarke + Susan (Brefeld) Coston + Pat Coughlin + Joe Cromer + Lee Ann DeMarais + Jeanette Dentro + Marya Dixon + Antoinette Do-nahue + Geri Dryer + Heather Dufthiemer + Richard Dunther + Rev. John Paul Ezeonyido + Marie Farley + Annette Feller + Charlotte Fournier + James B. Foster + Helen Foster + Da-vid Freund + Kay Godina + Christopher Goerdt + Sandra Gregoire + Jackson Gundlach + George Haegler + Carolyn Hackney/Pollock + Gary Hackney + Stephanie Hansen + Bill Hartmann + Greg Haze + George Haze Jr. + Meredith Haze + Jeanette Heinisch + Lance Heinz + David Henderson + Car-olyn Herriges + Harry Hettermann + Georgean Holt + Emil Houda + James Houda + Ann Hurley + Innis Family (Tim, Jaimie, Katherine) + Msgr. Joseph Jarmoluk + Steven Jaszka + Jessica Johnson + Shane Johnson + Mary Fran Jones + Mark Jozefik + Kathy Kane + Garry Keller + Maura Kirchner + William Kirchner + Elliot Kirschner + Chelsey Kivland + Henry Koehl + Elaine Kolner + Romelle Korth + Karen Kowalski + Dan Kowelec + Debbie LeBlanc + Beverly Linsner + T.J. Kes-sell + Kenneth Ludwig + Brian Lundquist + Lauriel Luther + Michael Major + Joanne Maloney + Carmella Mazzullo + Norita McAndrews + Heriberto & Elisama Medina + Been Meek + Anthony P. Melone + Allen Miller + Alice Mirro + Shei-la Murphy + Arianna Nelson + Margaret Ann Neumann + Kim Niehaus + Chrissie Noble + Christine Nylander + Mary Jo O’Brien + Eddie O’Connor + Tom O’Conner + Bill Ogryzek Jr. + Jacqueline O’Laughlin + William Olson + Julie Orme + Re-nata Pokorski + Matthew Pruessing + Ann Pugliese + Cheryl Rabine + Deborah Rannie + Don Reinboldt + Dorothy Rein-boldt + Chuck Riemma + Richard Robinson + Danelle & Mike Rockwell + Lydia Rother + Larry Rother + Nona Rother + Mike Sabatka + Lincoln Scatena + Helen Schaefer + Kathy Schaefer + Terry Scheff + Andy Schwarz + Shirley Schweder + J.L. Shade + Maggie Sharp + Ken Sien + Marianne Simon + Bill Snow + Nick Stevens + Grace Bolger Stilling + Cathy Sullivan + Terri Swanson + Collin Swedberg + Kathleen Swedberg + Frank & Linda Sweeney + Nancy Siemon Sweeney + Ronald Sweetwood + Audrey Teller + Jeanette Teller + Rodney Tessler + Marie Thonn + Gary Vancleave + Michael Walsh + Jim Wegener + Kevin Wellington + Paul Wember + Michael Werner + Katy Wieczorek + Jerry Wilson + Cade Winters + Brynlee Wold + Bob Zavacki + Robert Zeller + Jennifer Zielinski

† May this light which reminds us of Jesus’ presence in the Tabernacle welcome her

into His eternal presence.

Please review the prayer list above. If you and/or your relative is on the list and have recovered and are no longer in need of our prayers, please contact the parish office to have name removed. Thank you.

Readings for the Week Divine Office: Week III

Monday: Is 65:17-21; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13b; Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14, 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14; Ps 106:19-23; Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22; Ps 34:17-21, 23; Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20; Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12; Jn 7:40-53 Sunday: Ez 37:12-14; Ps 130:1-8; Rom 8:8-11; Jn 11:1-45

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Finance News

Join Electronic Giving: Consider donating electronically through our parish

website with Give Central. Setup your Sunday Offering quickly and securely via desktop, PC, phone or tablet.

SIGNUP NOW: Scan the QR code with your mobile device to go directly to our parish’s GiveCentral page.

Offering Report for the Week Ending March 15, 2020

Number of Registered Families: 934 Called To Be Agents of God’s Love In The World

Sunday Envelopes 147 16% $7,324 Loose $301 Children’s Envelopes $44 Total $7,669

FY 2019—Budget for Week $12,000 Excess (Shortage) ($4,331)

St. Vincent de Paul recently assisted a sin-gle working mother who had fallen behind on her rent and was in danger of being evicted. Arriving with bags of food and gift

certificates to Aldi’s and Angelo’s, Vincen-tians ensured that this young family would not

go hungry. Support was provided for the rent along with a referral to the Township for additional assistance. SVdP appreciates your donations to the parish Poor Box. This month, we also appreciate donations of laundry deter-gent. John 15:12 This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.

Music Ministry - Pianist/Organist Needed

Do you play the piano? We are in need of a pianist/organist who would be willing to accompany a song leader at approximately 1-2 Masses a month, or be on call as a

substitute. Our hope is that there is someone here from our wonderful parish who is willing to donate their time and talent. Training will be provided.

Please prayerfully consider this opportunity and contact Cecilia Adams, Music Director at 815-385-0025 or [email protected] for more information.

Word of Life

“There is an everyday heroism, made up of gestures of shar-ing, big or small, which build up an authentic culture of life… Part of this daily heroism is also the silent but effective and eloquent witness of all those ‘brave mothers who devote themselves to their own family without reserve, who suffer in giving birth to their children and who are ready to make any effort, to face any sacrifice, in order to pass on to them the best of themselves’… We thank you, heroic mothers, for your invincible love! We thank you for your intrepid trust in God and his love. We thank you for the sacrifice of your life.” (The Gospel of Life 86)

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Parish Information

Parish Office Phone #: 815-385-0025 Fax: 815-385-0861 RE Office: 815-385-2959

Office Hours Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM-Noon; 1:00PM-4:30PM Closed for Lunch: 12:00(Noon)-1:00PM Friday: 8:30AM-Noon

General Email [email protected]

Mass Times Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:00AM Thursday: 9:00AM w/Montini (Sept.-May) 8:00AM (June-August) First Friday: 8:00AM (with Anointing of Sick) Saturday: 4:00PM Sunday: 7:00AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM

Communion Service Friday (Other Than First Friday): 8:00AM

Rosary Saturday: 3:20PM Sunday: 6:30AM, 8:30AM, 10:30AM Tuesday: 6:30PM Wednesday: 8:30AM

Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 3:00PM-3:30PM Weekdays: 7:30AM-7:55AM By Appointment

Holy Hour with Benediction Saturday: 3:00PM

Catholic Schools Montini Middle School: 815-385-1022 Montini Primary Center: 815-385-5380 Marian Central: 815-338-4220

Rev. Godwin N. Asuquo, Pastor ([email protected])

Dennis Holian, Deacon ([email protected])

Tim Madden, Acolyte, Director of Evangelization ([email protected])

Sacraments Baptism of Infants or children

under 7 years of age: To schedule a Baptism, please begin by calling the parish office. Baptism is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month immediately after the 11AM Mass. Please con-sider scheduling your child’s Baptism before your child is born to ensure an opening in the month of your choice. In addition, a Baptismal preparation class is required for the parents. This is a one session class that is held on the 1st Sunday of each month after the 9AM Mass. Sign-up is required and you may take the class before your child is born. You must be a regis-tered parishioner of St. Patrick prior to scheduling a Baptism.

Sacrament of Marriage: At St. Patrick, couples planning to marry need to meet with the Pastor before a wedding date can be set. Please contact the parish office to setup an initial meeting at least 6 months prior to any requested marriage date. This initial meeting will give you an overview of the requirements for marriage and the preparation required. At least one of the couple, or their parents, must be registered parishioners for at least 6 months and be active participating members of St. Pat-rick Church in order to be married at the church. Both individuals must be at least 19 years of age.

Parish Staff Cecilia Adams Music Director [email protected]

Casey Buenzli Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected]

Megan Doherty Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Steve Doherty Cemetery Director [email protected]

Cori Fiore Media Coordinator [email protected]

Lisa Johnson Religious Education Director [email protected]

Shelly Knight Receptionist [email protected]

Kenne Ludwig Bookkeeper [email protected]

Carleen Murphy Liturgy Director/Adult Education [email protected]

Carla Odahowski Stewardship Development Director [email protected]

John Pitzen Maintenance

Annulment Process - Information

If you or someone you know needs a previous marriage investigated for its validity or invalidity (the annulment process) so that you may fully participate in your Catholic faith or become Catholic please call the Tribunal Office at 815-399-4300.

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