May 27, 2018�The Most Holy Trinity�St.Mary

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Religious Education: (847) 669�5953 | Youth Ministry: (847) 669�5612 | Adult Faith Formation: (224) 654�8596�

10307 Dundee Road · Huntley, IL 60142 | www.StMaryHuntley.org | (847) 669�3137�

Dear Friends in Christ:��

I was recently reminded about the book "Monsignor Quixote," written by the great Catholic author Graham Greene. It tells a wonderful story about friendship and faith. The story is set in Spain, and it explores the relationship between the local parish priest and the town mayor (who is a non�believer and atheist). One day they decide to leave the small village and go on a journey together; and as they travel the conversation inevitably turns to the topic of religion and faith.��

Early in the book there is a scene where the two friends are sitting on a hillside enjoying a flask of wine, and the mayor says to the priest: "What puzzles me, friend, is how you can believe in so many incompatible ideas, for example, the Trinity. It's worse than higher mathematics! Can you explain the Trinity to me?" The priest pauses to think for a while, and then replies. He explains that the wine they'd been drinking had actually come from a number of different bottles. The first bottle could represent God the Father and the second bottle God the Son. Although in different bottles, the wine they contain is of the same substance and came from the same batch; they were "born" at the same time, as it were. The third bottle, the priest further explained, could represent the Holy Spirit, and is the one that brings "the extra spark of life!" So, the priest concludes, although they are from three different bottles, the wine in each is inseparable; it shares one and the same substance and is of the same vintage. "Whoever partakes of one partakes of all three," he says.��

As we celebrate Trinity Sunday this weekend, we are challenged to reflect on the very essence of God who "is." It's Jesus, of course, who reveals that God is our heavenly Father, and that His

Father is also our Father. It's Jesus who reveals that He is God's Son, and that we are His

brothers and sisters. And it's Jesus who promises to send the Holy Spirit as our comforter and guide. In other words, it's Jesus who teaches us and shows us the truth about God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (the Trinity), which is a Truth that we can never fully grasp by our human intellect and reason alone.��

Of course, we certainly need and want some sort of intellectual understanding of the articles of our Catholic faith, like the Trinity, and different analogies and images can help, whether it's the example from "Monsignor Quixote" or the three�leafed shamrock which St. Patrick so famously used. That being said, however, the so�called "mystery" of the Trinity is not a "problem" that needs to be intellectually solved; it is an experience of faith which we are called to "enter into" and encounter. And we do

that by simply allowing ourselves to be loved by

our God who "is" Love! By opening our hearts to the living and active love of the Holy Spirit we are drawn into the loving relationship that exists between the Father and Christ the Son. And as we partake of the very life and love of the Trinity ourselves, others are then able to encounter the Trinitarian love of God through us. What a joy and a privilege it is for us to be instruments of that love!��

In our Trinitarian Lord,�

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DIOCESAN STEWARDSHIP 2018�

“LOVE ONE ANOTHER” ���

We need everyone’s participation to reach

our goal! Pledge card envelopes can be

found in the gathering area, or you can

pledge online at rockforddiocese.org/

donate �Thank you for your generosity!�

Target Goal:� � � � � $285,125.00 �

Amount Pledged: $228,511.92�

Percentage of Goal� 80%�

Number of Households:� 6348�

Number of Donors:� 1135�

Percent Participating:� 18%�

Amount Paid:� $129,891.42�

Monday, May 28 8:00 AM � Nancy Bielski � Special Intention of Anne Mercurio Tuesday, May 29 8:00 AM � Sue O’Malley � Jackie Rottjakob 12:00 Noon � John Maibuecher � Lester Sznitko Wednesday, May 30 8:00 AM � Joseph Zientara � Al Malkowski 12:00 Noon � Gregory Baiocchi � Irene & Joseph Campioni Thursday, May 31, The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:00 AM � Michael Porto � For an End to Euthanasia 12:00 Noon � Bev & Arval Robinson � In Thanksgiving Friday, June 1, St. Justin, Martyr 8:00 AM � Carol Graziano � Deceased Members of the Mirek Family Saturday, June 2, Ss. Marcellinus & Peter, Martyrs, BVM 8:00 AM � Hudgin Family � Jessica Anne Lamarca 5:00 PM � Stella Pozdol � James Wulf Sunday, June 3, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) 7:30 AM � Special Intention of Richard & Janness Abraham � Alice Labuda 9:00 AM � Walter Burtan � John Sala 10:30 AM � Millie Bellich � Colin Scott 12:00 Noon � Leila Vivian Stearny � Yolanda Houde 5:00 PM � The People of St. Mary Parish

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The Sanctuary Lamp next to the Tabernacle is burning this week � For the Konieczny & Emmert Families.�

ADORERS NEEDED �

Listed below are the days and times when adorers are needed in the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Adoration Chapel. To sign up, contact Deacon Lincoln at (847) 257�6242 or dcnlincoln@gmail.com�

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SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION

Wednesday�11:00 �11:45 AM�

Saturdays�8:30�9:00 AM �

And 4:00�4:45 PM�

or any time by appointment

with any priest.�

The candles in the Adoration Chapel next to the Blessed Sacrament are burning this week �

In Memory of Don Kroft,�In Memory of Bill, Lill & Joe Ganek,�

In Honor of the 30th Anniversary of Ken & Mary Kozy, and�In Memory of Richard Lewandowski.�

The flowers next to the Tabernacle this week are�In Memory of Edward Kukulski.�

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hosting its annual�

BABY SHOWER Throughout the month of May�

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Once again, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be having a month long baby shower during the month of May. The items collected will benefit our Friends in Need, Catholic Charities and Informed Choices, a group that helps young pregnant women in need. A playpen will be in the narthex area throughout the month waiting to be filled with all kinds of baby items. ��

We are in need of an assortment of baby supplies and new clothing for newborns through age 1 ½. ��

Please help us fill the playpen with diapers, diaper bags, blankets, baby bottles, clothes, bath items, bedding and toys for our families in need.��

We thank you for your continued support of our ministry to serve our Friends in Need here in our community. �

CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION Sunday, June 3rd, following the 12:00 PM Mass�

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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is the Church’s annual celebration of what was formerly known as the Solemnity of “Corpus Christi.” It is a beautiful tradition of our Catholic faith to hold a Eucharistic Procession on that day. �You are all invited to join our procession on June 3rd at the conclusion of the 12:00 Noon Mass. All 1st Communicants are encouraged to join us wearing their 1st Communion outfits.�We will process through the Church, and then outside on our property around the outskirts of the parking lot, before concluding back in the Church with Benediction. (In the case of rain, we will, of course, simply process through the Church.) Such processions are a beautiful way to witness to the world about the importance of the Eucharist in our lives; and by following the Blessed Sacrament in procession, we make a strong statement about where our faith lies and about whom we follow…Jesus Christ! Those who do not feel that they will be able to walk the distance of the procession are invited to simply remain in the church in prayer until the procession returns. And those who are unable to stay for the procession after Mass will be given time to exit the parking lot before the procession begins. Unlike other areas of the world, we are blessed to be able to make such public statements about our faith; so join us for one of the most inspiring devotions of our Catholic heritage, and deepen your love for Jesus Christ in the Eucharist!

THE WEEK AT

A GLANCE Monday, May 28, Memorial Day Parish Office is closed 10:00 AM—Parade Participants Gathering Tuesday, May 29 7:00 PM—Baptismal Preparation Class 7:00 PM—Leader Training 7:00 PM—Venture Crew 7:00 PM—LOTW Small Group Wednesday, May 30 9:00 AM—LOTW Small Group 9:00 AM—Moms’ Bible Study 7:00 PM—”Follow Me” Bible Study 7:00 PM—LOTW Small Group Thursday, May 31 8:45 AM—”Follow Me” Bible Study 9:00 AM—MMP 7:00 PM—AA Meeting 7:15 PM—Adult Choir Practice Friday, June 1 6:00 PM—Altar Server Party Saturday, June 2 8:30 AM—Al-Anon 8:45 AM—Men’s Fellowship 8:45 AM—”Follow Me” Bible Study 6:00 PM—Summer Family Kick-Off Concert & Barbecue Sunday, June 3 9:00 AM—Childcare during Mass 10:30 AM—Childcare during Mass 12:00 PM—First Communion at Mass 1:30 PM—Adult Choir Lunch 1:30 PM—Corpus Christi Procession

PLEASE NOTE: The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 29th at 8:30 AM.�

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9:00 AM � 2:15 PM�

Seeds of Faith presented by Mary Vogrinc�Music provided by Living Praise and Worship�Contact Shirley Allen to register:�(224) 654�8596�Sallen@stmaryhuntley.org�$10.00 includes lunch�

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FAREWELL OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, “Father’s Day,” June 17th, 1:00�4:00 PM�

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All are welcome to spend some time on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM to bid fare thee well and God speed to Fr. Caliente.�Fr. Caliente has served as one of our spiritual fathers here at St. Mary’s for the past 3 years. He is being reassigned to St. Rita in Rockford as their pastor as of Monday, June 18th. We wish God’s choicest blessings upon him in his new position!�

BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER

Through June 17th ��

Beginning over Mother's Day weekend, May 12th�13th, St. Mary will participate in the

Baby Bottle Fundraiser benefiting Corbella Clinic which has been serving our community since 1988. Located in South Elgin and St. Charles, the Clinic provides support and guidance to hundreds of clients each year. Their caring and experienced staff provide support and guidance as needed, helping and enabling women to calmly and confidently face the future with hope and confidence.��

Please take a baby bottle home with you, place your donation in the bottle and return it by Father's Day, June 18th. Please note that our bank no longer accepts loose coins, so if possible, cash or checks made payable to St.

Mary Church are preferred. ��

This is a simple but crucial fundraising effort for Corbella Clinic. Thank you for helping to save lives! Please keep this effort in your prayers.�

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Next Session: June 2nd at 8:45 AM�

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Deacon Lou will be leading these sessions and the topic will be “Growing Closer to Jesus.” The focus will be on Scripture and discussion about our relationship with Jesus and where that is for each of us.��

The way to a right relationship with God is revealed when man’s faith responds to God’s fidelity. What stops us from growing closer to Jesus? We will look at the spiritual nature versus our human nature and also consider how to grow in the Spirit.��

We will meet 7 times over the summer, starting on Saturday, May 19th. Come when you can, we’ll have coffee and donuts .��

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Dates are as follows: �All dates are Saturdays.�June 2nd July 14th�June 16th�� � August 4th�July 7th� � � August 18th��

Mark your calendars! All sessions meet at 8:45 AM. Check the monitors for the location each session. You are also invited to attend the 8:00 AM Mass prior to each meeting.��

Please join us and bring along a friend, neighbor or work colleague! No registration is required. ALL men are invited!��

Questions? Contact Deacon Lou at loufarinella.lf@gmail.com�

INCENSE AT MASS Sunday, June 3rd, �

9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon��

For those who are sensitive to the use of incense, please note that incense will be used on Corpus Christi, Sunday, June 3rd at 9:00 AM and 12:00 Noon.�

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

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If you know of someone in need of assistance, please refer them to our confidential phone number (224) 569�2100. �

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ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP/RETREAT HERE AT ST. MARY’S

Monday, August 6th through Friday, August 10th��

Iconographer Raymond Vincent, the resident iconographer at Holy Theophany Monastery in Olympia, Washington, will be with us teaching us to write the icon known as The Mandylion or The Image Not Made by Hands. We will be using egg tempera paints.�Great artistic talent is not required and supplies are included in the $300 registration fee. Sessions will meet in the evening on Monday, August 6th, and from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday through Friday, August 7th through August 10th, with a one hour break for lunch at 12:00 Noon. Participants may bring a lunch, or purchase their lunch at nearby restaurants/fast food sites. This worskshop/retreat is limited to the first 15 people who register. �

To register, please fill out the form below and return it to the parish office, or drop it in the collection basket, along with your non�refundable deposit of $75.00 per person. Questions? Contact Maria in the parish office at (847) 669�3137, x 100. �

ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP/RETREAT REGISTRATION

Yes! Please register me for the Mandylion Iconography Workshop/Retreat on August 6th through August 10th at St. Mary Church with iconographer Raymond Vincent. Enclosed is my deposit of $75.00 . I understand the balance of $225.00 is due Monday, August 6th.�

Name____________________________________________ Phone___________________________________________��

Email address_____________________________________�Put this form and your check for $75.00 made out to St. Mary Church in an envelope marked Iconography Workshop/Retreat and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to St. Mary Church, 10307 Dundee Rd., Huntley, IL 60142.�

The Sambayanihan Filipino Ministry presents�

FLORES DE MAYO Sunday, May 27th, 3:30 PM�

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Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May) is a Filipino custom of presenting flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary in a procession. Here at St. Mary’s, the procession will take place on Sunday, May 27th, beginning at 3:30 PM. At 4:30 PM, the flower offering will be made to “Mama Mary.” Sunday Mass will follow the procession and then we

will have Filipino food in the Parish Hall. All are welcome to attend.�

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION Friday, June 1st, 8:30 AM�

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Please join us on the First Friday of each month for Adoration and Benediction. After the 8:00 AM Mass, there will be a prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus followed by an hour of Adoration ending in Benediction. Console the Heart of

Jesus with observance of First Fridays and see the effects in your prayer life. Join us!�

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS

Saturday, June 2nd, 7:30 AM�

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All are welcome to take part in these devotions in reparation for sins against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.�

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Come join us for�

SHIPWRECKED�RESCUED BY JESUS VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Monday, June 18th � Friday, June 22nd, from 9:00 � 11:45 AM in the Parish Hall��

Registration and Volunteer forms will be available in the Religious Education Office beginning April 30th. The cost is $25.00 per child. Space is limited to the first 100 kids finishing K � 5th Grade this year.��

For a great week we still need additional adult and High School volunteers who love having fun with kids to help with small groups. If you are able to help for the week, please fill out a Volunteer form and return it to the RE Office.��

To help us in Shipwrecked this week we are in need of some donations. If you are able to help, there will be a container outside of the Pastoral Care Office in the Narthex. Needed items are hand sanitizer, baby wipes, clear 8 oz. �plastic cups, goldfish, popcorn, mini marshmallows, Graham crackers, Animal Crackers, pretzel sticks, large paper plates, Countrytime lemonade, M & M’s and gummy worms.��

For more information contact the Religious Education Office at (847) 669�5953 or Rchristian@StMaryHuntley.org �

WOMEN’S CLUB TRIP TO POOR CLARES MONASTERY

Thursday, June 21st, 8:45 AM�5:00 PM�

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St. Mary Women's Club Annual Field Trip will be Thursday, June 21st.� The Van Galder bus will leave the Church parking lot at 8:45 AM for a one hour drive to the Poor Clare Nuns of Corpus Christi Monastery in Rockford. You will enjoy a morning experience meeting Mother Maria Dominica in the parlor, praying in the Chapel and visiting the gift shop.��

Then on to Lino's Italian Restaurant in Rockford where your luncheon will

include your choice of one of the following:�Chicken Parmigiana, Baked Cod, Lasagna or Eggplant Parmigiana.�� Salad, dessert, soda or coffee is included.�We will spend the afternoon at the Andersen Japanese Gardens with its outdoor setting that will inspire the mind and energize the soul.� Guided tours will be given and time allotted to browse in the gift shop.� ��

We plan to arrive back at St. Mary’s parking lot at 5:00 PM. Cost of the trip is $45 and all of the above is included. For more information contact Clarice Ericksen at (847) 606�1094.�

SENIOR CLUB Are you a member of the St. Mary's Senior Club? Did you receive your invitation to the luncheon?� Did you make your reservation for the luncheon?� Remember, no reservations will be accepted after May 30th.� The last meeting will be on June 6th and lunch will be served.�

SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY MASS

Sunday, August 19th, 2:30 PM, �here at St. Mary Church�

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Couples celebrating the milestone wedding anniversaries of 25, 50, 55, 60, and 65 or more years of marriage in 2018 are invited to a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Malloy at St. Mary Parish in Huntley, IL on Sunday, August 19th at 2:30 PM. A cake and punch reception will immediately follow. Are you celebrating a special milestone? The Life & Family Evangelization Office welcomes your registration by phone (815) 399�4300 or online at www.rockforddiocese.org/anniversary by August 3rd. Commemorative certificates to mark this special occasion will be available for those who pre�register for this event.�

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Please pray for our men and women in the armed services who have been deployed and are in harm’s way, especially � Christopher Fischer � Joseph Fischer � Anthony Pineda � Alexander Pineda � Andrew Pineda � Rick Coates � Michael Sleeting � Richard Collins � Preston Sandiford �

To add or remove the name of a sick person, please call the parish office at (847) 669�3137. In order to keep the list current, names will remain on the list for two (2) months. After that time, if you would like a name to remain on the list, we ask that you call the parish office again to renew the listing. �� Darlene Adams � Gregory Alan � Genny Annoreno � Susan Barta � John Bouhan � Bill Bower � Rose Bucci � Joe Busato � Steven Bychowski � Jack Carollo � Mateo Carozza � Vivian Carrela � Bill Carter � Dan Castrovillari � Sabrina Cavanaugh � Joe Cerasa � Lisa Claps � Julie Concagh � Kathy Culumber � Zenaida Del Castillo � Michelle DeRoo � Auden & Gene Dieden III � Stephanie Durel � Mike Dyrek � Janine Estrello � Linda Farley � Robert Ferrin � Nicholas Fragola � Dina Francke � Todd Frantzen � Lenny Gaul � Kathy Girard � Pat Goraj � Fred Grosskopf � Dennis & Joan Hagedorn � Paul Hain � Tim Harbacek � Jeremy Halley � Ethel Hawkins � Marilyn

Hayes � J.W. Hock � Edgar Hopgood � Sandy Ides � Andrew Jean � Celia Johnson � Pat Kellerman � Frank Keough � Danny Kingsfield � Diane Kurzer � Evelyn Lewandowski � Loren LaPidus � Mary LeVeille � Alan Lundgren � Eleanor Mader � Gary Makowski � Peggy Manning � Nico Manzo � George Martino � Don Maxwell � Jean McCoy � Gerald McMahon � Patricia McMahon � Colleen Meagher-Lajdziak � Mary Mendralla � Dorothy & Art Merkelz � Carole Michaelsen � Michael Mieszala � Jim Morrey � Michael Mullenix � Rosemary Nash � Carol Eiffler-Orton � Karen Palodino � Martina Perez � Linda Pfaff � Art Polcyn � Tina Pollastrini � Eric Portiera � Joseph & Ray Ragusa � Don Rainey � Madison Rowe � Agatha Rupnick � Fernando Salvacion � Tony Scaletta Ashley Schroeder � Mike Schuth � Susan Scott � Gould & Shirley Scott � Pat Sharpitis � Loretta Sikora � Kim Stallsmith � Ted Stockwell � Pat Tampa � Arleen Tedina � Louie Theodore � Larry & Iris Turner � Kenny Urban � Joyce Van Nevel � Gary & Muriel Weigel � Margo Whiteside � Millie Wood �

THE SINGLES GROUP

For ages 55+�St. Mary's Singles Group invites Singles, Widows/ Widowers, Divorced, and Never Married, to join our Ministry. Our mission is to bring together Catholic singles for fellowship, socialization, spirituality, and volunteerism. ��

Upcoming events:� Saturday, June 12� Dinner at Checker’s Restaurant at 6:30 PM. �RSVP to Dianne or Dennis by Thursday, June 10th.��

Saturday, June 23rd at 3:30 PM��

Mini Golf at Lippold Park followed by dinner at Village Squire. Call Dennis or Cookie��

For more information on this ministry, please contact one of the following: Dennis (847) 426�0480, Dianne (573) 280�9340 or Cookie at (847) 659�8664.�

ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM

Eternal rest grant unto Deacon Gene Schubert, Irene Nussen, Mike Kaus, and all our recently deceased family members and loved ones. �

MAY GOD BLESS

the families of Briar Elizabeth Danek, Declan Thomas Adamczyk, Lorelai Elizabeth Vege, Vincenzo David

Hirshberg, Tomasso Joseph Cozzi, Summer Max Kill, and Riley Rayne DeVoss, �all of whom were recently welcomed into the Church through the Sacrament of Baptism. �

PARISH PICNIC SAVE THE DATE! SUNDAY, JULY

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RESPECT LIFE CORNER THE SLIPPERY SLOPE�

Nine countries have legalized euthanasia or assisted suicide. These countries are the Netherlands, Belgium, Colombia, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, Japan, Albania and six states in the US as well as the District of Columbia. (Washington, Oregon, Vermont, New Mexico, Montana and Hawaii in 1/2019)�

As Catholics, we need to be aware of and fight against the slippery slope of euthanasia. In 2002, the Netherlands made euthanasia legal after looking the other way since the 1970s. When euthanasia was first legalized it was for killing the terminally ill and those suffering from chronic diseases.

It was initially for physical illness and now includes psychological afflictions. The slope has descended from voluntary euthanasia to involuntary killing. Another heart wrenching example of the slippery slope is in Belgium. It started with supposedly tightly defined parameters in 2002 to the present where it's now legal to kill someone who is simply “tired of life”.�The “Catechism of the Catholic Church” teaches “it is morally unacceptable to put an end to the lives of any handicapped, sick or dying person. An act or omission which causes death in order to eliminate suffering constitutes a murder gravely contrary to the dignity of the human person and the respect due to the living God, his creator.”�

Let us pray for the grace to unite any suffering we might experience in our lives to the suffering Christ endured for our salvation in His passion, death and resurrection. The 8:00 am Mass on Thursday, May 31st (the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary) and the 6:00 PM Adoration hour on Sundays during the month of May will be for these intentions.�

FAMILY BARBECUE & CONCERT

As the school year wraps up and we get ready to move into summer, join us Saturday, June 2nd, for a night of live music, great food, games for all ages, and a chance to connect with more people from the parish. Right after the Saturday night Vigil Mass we'll gather outside from 600 to 8:00 PM. You can join us for Mass and come out after or just come that evening for the barbecue and music! All are welcome, so bring the whole family, invite your neighbors, and come for a great night! �

MEMORIAL DAY

PARADE Monday, May 28th, �

11:00 AM�

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St. Mary’s will once again be marching in the Huntley Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28th. Last year we had over 200 participants from St. Mary’s ministries marching. This year we expect a similar number and Fr. Caliente will be joining us on the float. We encourage as many parishioners as possible to come out and line the parade route (Huntley Main Street) and support our parish and our Veterans. The parade begins at 11:00 AM. Hope to see you there!�

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St. Mary Youth Ministry � � � Grades 6�12 �

www.stmaryhuntley.org/youthministry�

Steubenville Youth Conference��

Grades 8th � 12th� Totus Tuus Volunteers Needed!�Can you …�•Bring lunch to the team? (8 young adults)�•Have the team over for dinner?�•Come help during the day with the grade school

kids?�If you can help in any of these areas, for more details and to sign up, go online. �Questions about volunteering? YM Office at 847�669�5612 �

www.stmaryhuntley.org/summer�

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PASTORAL CARE CORNER

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ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION

Saturday, June 9th, 9:00�10:30 AM, St. John Paul II Room�

What is it and how does it affect our children, teens and adults? Simple coping tools.�

MOVING AND SHAKING

August 11th, 9�10:30AM, Parish Hall�Attention seniors and preschoolers and their families, come join us for a little exercise and some healthy snacks and

lots of fun!�

SUPPORT GROUPS: (all support groups meet in the Bride’s room)��

LIFE AFTER LOSS-SEASONS OF HOPE

A six week grief support group starting June 8th, attend either 9:00 AM or 6:30 PM sessions.��

NOURISH

A monthly caregiver support group starting July 2nd at 6:30 PM.��

For questions or to register please contact Mary Lou Manion, Director of Pastoral Care at (847) 669�3137 or

mmanion@stmaryhuntley.org�

CD OF THE WEEK

THREE TO GET

MARRIED �

by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J.

Sheen��

In this classic on love and marriage, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen places sex in the context of human love, and human love in the context of Divine Love. One of the greatest and best�loved spokesmen for the Catholic Faith, he beautifully presents the Catholic concept of marriage, emphasizing that our Blessed Lord must be at the center of every successful and loving marriage. Visit the kiosk in the narthex for this CD. �

NEW IN THE PARISH?

Please call the Parish Office at (847) 669�3137 and we can register you right over the phone. We look forward to hearing from you soon.�

MARIAN CENTRAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

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Full�time Year�Round Maintenance 3:00 � 11:00 PM and Part�Time Custodial. Please visit www.marian.com to apply or contact (815) 338�4220.�

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VOCATIONS CORNER

GOD CALLS BY NAME �

Our name is something so important that when God calls, he does it by our name. We are so special that we are not called in a generic or group way, but we are called individually, personally.�

Our name is given by our parents because they have given us life. When we say our full name, we want to express who we are and where we come from. By saying "I am Gerardo Gomez," I am saying that my parents decided to give me that name, and that I belong to the Gomez family. And if I want to be more specific I could include my first name, and my maternal surname to indicate more specifically where I come from and who I am.�

When I arrived in this country, Father Lavan asked me two questions: “What is your name?” and “How do you want us to call you?” The first question was easy, I told him my name is Manuel Gerardo Gomez Reza; but the second question was more complicated to answer. Even though I was 26 years old, I was never asked before “How do you want us to call you?” I answered, “I have two names and two surnames, call me as you wish, or make the best combination out of them.” Father Lavan answered, “I'm going to call you 'Manny',” and from that moment on, I've been Manny.�

There is something interesting and important that each culture contributes to a better understanding of what our name represents. In the Hispanic culture Mom and Dad give you a name, but when you grow up friends or family give you some nickname, or some way to identify you, that they will use for the rest of your life. In the culture of this country also Mom and Dad give you a name at birth, but when you have the use of reason you can say how you want to be called.�

So, we discover, the name as something that we receive, but also as something that we decided to be, something that we embrace. �

Something similar happens with our vocation, God calls us by our name and gives us a mission in life, but he

respects our freedom. It is precisely in that freedom that we can choose to be what God wants from us or something

different that may not lead us to happiness.�

Fr. Manny Gomez�

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED �

Are you the type of person who wants to help out but prefers to remain in the

“background”? Church dusting and pew

cleaning are very important ministries

that need to take place here on a regular

basis. We are looking for someone to “head up” our church

dusting and pew cleaning crew and for people to join our church dusting and pew cleaning crew. Teams work on their particular section once a month. For more information, please contact Mike Allen, St. Mary’s Maintenance Supervisor at (847) 669�3137, x 114 or mallen@stmaryhuntley.org�

SUMMER VOCATION CAMPS The Vocation Office of the Diocese of Rockford is once again sponsoring fun filled summer camps and retreats at Bishop Lane Retreat Center. St. Therese Camp and Retreat, for young women in 7th grade through college age will take place from June 24 � 27th with Sisters from different communities joining us. Jeremiah Days, for boys in 7th through 9th grades, July 8th � 11th and First Call Retreat, for young adult males entering tenth grade and through college, July 15th � 18th. Our seminarians studying for our diocese will be facilitating this camp and retreat along with Fr. Keith Romke. The cost is only $90.00. More information is available at www.rockforddiocese.org/vocations or at the Diocesan Vocation Office (815) 399�4300 ext. 375. �

PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND 12 Days: November 5th�16th�

Fr. Godwin Asuquo, pastor of St. Mary Church in Woodstock, is leading a pilgrimage to Poland and Eastern Europe from November 5th�16th, 2018. The cost is $3179 from Chicago. For more information, please contact Carleen Murphy at (815) 385�0025 or cmurphy@stpatrickmchenry.org�

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FLAME OF FAITH INTENTION

To be remembered in the Adoration Chapel for one week.�Please accept my donation of $10 for each intention for the Flame of Faith Candle to burn for one week in our adoration chapel. ��

Name_________________________________________��

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______________________________________________�or Special Intentions of____________________________________________��

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FLAME OF FAITH INTENTIONS

2018 If you've visited the Adoration Chapel of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, you've probably seen the four sanctuary lamps that burn constantly before the Blessed Sacrament. They are a sign of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ

in the Holy Eucharist exposed upon the altar of the chapel for adoration. If you would like to remember a loved one or have another prayer intention remembered for one week, please fill out the form below and return it to the parish office (12 candles per year per family). We'll list the intentions in the bulletin for one week. Your donation will help us maintain the chapel and provide the candles we'll be using. For more information please contact Amy at the office at (847) 669�3137, x 101.�

ADVERTISERS OF THE WEEK

Please support our advertisers and mention you saw their ad in our bulletin.�

Sharon Gidley with ReMax��

(847) 812�5081�Hansen Heating & Plumbing��

(847) 669�5000�Kosta’s�(847) 515�7181�

TLC Pet Sitting Service��

(847) 669�3176 �

CALL THE PARISH OFFICE TO:

•Add a family member �•Set up a Wedding or Baptism �•Register as a New Parishioner �•Change your phone number,

address or email address�•Stop your Weekly Envelopes if you

have Automatic Payments thru Give Central Online.�

Call the parish office at (847) 669�3137, x 101.�

Stay connected to St. Mary’s! We have been using Flocknote.com to communicate events and news to our parishioners for over a year now. If you are not already registered, here’s how you can sign up:�

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Visit our network at Flocknote.com/stmaryhuntley� � Or��

Text HUNTLEY to 84576 ���

Then follow the instructions from there. That’s all there is to it! Questions? Contact the parish office at (847) 669�3137, x 8601.�

flocknote �Connecting with us just got easier!�

Schedule of Masses Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM

Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:00 PM

During the week (or consult Bulletin for changes):

Monday through Saturday: 8:00 AM

Tuesday through Thursday: 12:00 NOON

Child care for children ages 1-4 during Mass: Sunday Morning: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM�

Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession Wednesday—11:00-11:55 AM, Saturday—8:30-9:00

AM, 4:00-4:45 PM, or any time by appointment with any

priest

Recitation of the Rosary Monday through Friday — 7:30 AM

Divine Mercy Chaplet Fridays — immediately following the 8:00 AM Mass

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Sunday, May 20, 2018������������������������������������������$40,312.69�Haitian Ministry�������������������������������������������������������$449.00��

Each week God calls us as individuals and as a parish community to offer a sacrificial gift to foster the mission of the Church. As a parish, we are happy to give our sacrificial offering of $2,015.64 for last week to Mother Theresa’s Missionaries of Charity to assist in their ministry to the poorest of the poor. We thank you for your generosity.�

Parish Staff and Contact Information

Parish Office Hours: Mon., Fri., 8:30 AM-6:00 PM

Tue.-Thurs., 8:30 AM-7:30 PM

Sat., 8:30 AM-12:00 Noon, Sun., 8:30 AM-1:30 PM

Parish Office ..................................................... (847) 669-3137 Pastor, Rev. Max Striedl ............................................... ext. 103 ................................................. FatherMax@StMaryHuntley.org Parochial Vicar, Rev. Ervin Pio Caliente ..................... ext. 104 ................................................. FrCaliente@StMaryHuntley.org Parochial Vicar, Rev. Sean Grismer ............................ ext. 105 .................................................. FrGrismer@StMaryHuntley.org Permanent Deacons .................................................... ext. 117 John McPhee .................................... drdeacon@peoplepc.com Lou Farinella .................................... LouFarinella.lf@gmail.com George Coltman ................................ gcoltman3@sbcglobal.net Policarpo Jimenez ........................... polijimenez26@yahoo.com Chris Lincoln .......................................... dcnlincoln@gmail.com Frank Englert................................................ fjemoc@gmail.com Jim Conrey .............................................. jimconrey@gmail.com

Director of Worship, Rick Yurs ................................... ext. 106 .................................................................... rick.stmary@att.net Office Manager, Maria Maddox .................................. ext. 100 ..................................................... Maddox@StMaryHuntley.org Business Manager, Annette Conrey ................................. ext. 102 .......................................................... AConrey@StMaryHuntley.org Secretary, Amy Eggers ................................................ ext. 101 .................................................... AEggers@StMaryHuntley.org Director of Pastoral Care, Mary Lou Manion .............. ext. 117 .................................................... mmanion@stmaryhuntley.org Maintenance, Mike Allen .............................................. ext. 114 ....................................................... MAllen@StMaryHuntley.org

Religious Education Office ............................. (847) 669-5953 Director of Religious Education, ................ Roberta Christian ................................................. RChristian@StMaryHuntley.org Religious Education Secretary, .................................. Julie Strode ................................................... RESecretary@StMaryHuntley.org

Youth Ministry Office ............................................. (847) 669-5612 Director of Youth Ministry, ................................... Jason Theobald .................................................... Jason.StMaryHuntley@gmail.com Assistant Director of Youth Ministry, ............... Maggie Overbeck .................................................. Maggie.StMaryHuntley@gmail.com Youth Ministry Secretary, .................................... Patti Kuffner .................................................... PKuffner@StMaryHuntley.org

Adult Faith Formation Office ................................ (224) 654-8596 Director of Adult Faith Formation, ...................... Shirley Allen ....................................................... SAllen@StMaryHuntley.org Adult Faith Formation Secretary, ............................ Mary Gleason

Society of St. Vincent de Paul ......................... (224) 569-2100 Ministry of Care .................................. contact the parish office Eucharistic Adoration Ministry .......................(847) 257-6242

Pastoral Council Chair, ...................... contact the parish office Finance Council, Jim Krzyzak .......................... (312) 865-9983

ELECTRONIC GIVING St. Mary parishioners now have the option of making their donations electronically. It’s now possible to pay your building fund or tuition or have your Sunday donations automatically transferred each month from your checking or savings account, or by way of a debit or credit card. The system was developed especially for Catholic parishes and is secure and easy to use. You can enroll online at our website: www.stmaryhuntley.org. Near the top of the page you will see a line that says “Donate online.” You may then “Sign Up” on the website or “Learn More” about the program. For more information, please contact Annette at the Parish Office at (847) 669�3137 x 102 or aconrey@stmaryhuntley.org�