St. Laurence Parish 225 Jewett St. | Elgin, IL 60123

Parish Office - 565 Standish St. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday P - 847-468-6900 F - 847-468-6904 After Hours - 847-531-6203 https://stlaurenceelgin.org EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Saturday - 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM Spanish Sunday - 7:15, 9:00 Bi-lingual , 11:00 AM Monday - Friday 8:00 AM 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. Stlaurenceelgin.org/parish-information Rectory - 226 Orchard St.

PASTORAL STAFF Fr. Andrew Mulcahey - amulcahey@rockforddiocese.org Fr. Robert Camacho - Priest in Residence Deacon Joe Bermea - deaconjoe@stlaurenceelgin.org Secretary - Belinda Bermea belindab@stlaurenceelgin.org Bookkeeper - Agnes Mozdzen agnesm@stlaurenceelgin.org Religious Education Thomas O’Leary, DRE - thomasodre@stlaurenceelgin.org Antonia Ramirez, CRE - antoniarcre@stlaurenceelgin.org Finance Council - Joe Malas, Chairman SCHOOL—http://stlaurenceschool.com 572 Standish St. | Elgin, IL 60123 P - 847.468.6100 | F - 847.468.6104 Principal - Manuel Cantu mcantu@stlaurenceschool.com Secretary - Vanessa Castro office@stlaurenceschool.com

My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer Please help us keep a prayerful and reverent atmosphere in the Church before and after Mass.

Let Us Build a House…We welcome you! We invite you to journey with our St Laurence Community as we seek to grow in faith and love for one another and to bring the GOOD NEWS of Salvation to all we meet. Visitors, those considering a return to the faith, and our faithful members… ♪ All are welcome in this place ♪.

Construyamos una casa ...¡Te damos la bienvenida! Te invitamos a viajar con nuestra comunidad de St Laurence, mientras seguimos creciendo en la fe y el amor mutuo, llevando las BUENAS NOTICIAS de Salvación a todos los que conocemos. Visitantes, aquellos que están considerando un regreso a la fe, y nuestros miembros fieles...Todos son bienvenidos en este lugar.

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Monday 8:00 AM Ray Sr & Ruth Palczynski offered by Family

Tuesday 8:00 AM Connie Kunold offered by Joy Volkening & Family

Wednesday 8:00 AM Laurie Hay offered by Agatha Hay

Thursday 8:00 AM In Memory of Dorothy Gomez offered by Bermea Family

Friday 8:00 AM Joseph Russo offered by Charity DiLiberti

Saturday 4:00 PM Richard & Dolores Sajtar offered by Family

Sunday 7:15 AM Laurie Hay offered by Agatha Hay

9:00 AM St Laurence Parish Community

11:00 AM Stephanie Castner-Archinal offered by Ed & Diane Marco

Saturday 6:00 PM Ruth Melina & Margarita Pantoja offered by Family

For the strengthening in faith of all who are afflicted in body, mind or spirit please pray for: Cheryl Benson, Benjamin Blanca, Robert Borofsky, Kathleen Camarena, Stephanie Castner-Archinal, Melanie Childs, Alexandra Collovati, Karen Crosby, John Duffy, Elberta Einwich, John Giuliano, Kay Hogan, Mary Jones, Nancy Kacer, Rosalie Kehoe, Lane Kobus, John G. Kolakowski, Irene Liszkiewicz, Gin Lossau, Gary Mahoney, Marian Marty, Veronica Mata-Mendez, Kimberly Morate, Mark Mumbly, Tim Neal, Elizabeth Obradovic, Bonnie Penera, Deacon Bob Plazewski, Paula Portis, Anna Pyrich, Adrian J. Ramirez, Deacon Bob Real, Lisa Rednour, Julieta Regalado, Sofia Isabella Rodriguez, Thomas Schmidt, Louanne Slania, Tommy Starr, Nathan Thomas, Sharon Walden and Kimberly Winfree.

Mass Intentions - Jan 13-19

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, AIR FORCE: Major Victoria L. Cramer

Lord, Hear our Prayer.

O St. Laurence, generous servant of the Church and deacon of God’s people, most loving patron of our parish, inspire our hearts with your total and courageous love for Christ. Encourage us, and intercede that we too give away our lives, little by little, toward the advancement of the Church’s mis-sion and the spiritual health of our parish. Help us not to fear the cost of discipleship, but focus with faith on the glorious effects of your grace in our lives. St. Laurence, pray for us!

Please Pray For:

We pray for the repose of the souls of

Pat Vallely, Mother of Kathy Castoro and

Carrie Finley, Daughter-in-law of Greg and Shar Huske

Eternal rest grant to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls, and the souls of all the faith-ful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

National Appeal 2020

Sunday 9:30 AM R/E Confirmation Classes - School 10:30 AM RCIA Class - Library

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday 10:00 AM Scouts Pack 17 Pinewood Derby - Cafeteria

Monday Noon Women’s Cursillo Spanish - Sacristy 6:00 PM Spanish Bible Study - Sacristy 6:00 PM Men’s Spanish Cursillo - Library

Wednesday 5:00 PM Adoration & Reconciliation 6:00 PM K-6 R/E Classes - School 7:30 PM R/E Catechists, Aides & Volunteer Meeting - Cafeteria

Submission deadline for bulletin entries is Monday at Noon. Send all entries to: office@stlaurenceelgin.org for approval. You can also call 847-468-6900.

Attention: All additions, cancelations, or changes to meetings/events MUST be coordinated through the church office 847-468-6900

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We should have great peace if we did not busy ourselves with what others say and do.—Thomas à Kempis

Total Giving $ Budget

December 29, 2019 $ 8,507.22 $ 7,900.00

January 5, 2020 $ 7,978.45 $ 7,900.00

Monday 1 Sm 1:1-8; Ps 116:12-19; Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday 1 Sm 1:9-20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20; Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mk 1:29-39

Thursday 1 Sm 4:1-11; Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25; Mk 1:40-45

Friday 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a; Ps 89:16-19; Mk 2:1-12

Saturday 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a; Ps 21:2-7; Mk 2:13-17

Sunday Is 49:3, 5-6; Ps 40:2, 4, 7-10; 1 Cor 1:1-3; Jn 1:29-34

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to they protection, implored they help, or sought thy inter-cession 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 Incar-nate, despise not my petitions, but in they mercy hear and answer me.

Recuerda, oh muy gentil Virgen María, nunca se supo que nadie ha sido abandonado de tu protección, cuando imploró tu ayuda o buscó tu inter-cessió n. Inspirado por esta confianza, vuelo hacia ti, Virgen de las vírgenes, madre mía.. A ti vengo, ante ti, estoy, pecador y triste. Oh Madre de la Pala-bra Encarnada, no desprecies mis peticiones, sino en tu misericordia escúchame y contéstame. Amén.

Stewardship

Altar Flowers

Weekly Readings

Hospital Minister Jeanine Austin

Altar Ministry - Jan 18/19

Calendar - January 12-18, 2020

In memory of Dorothy Rose Gomez By Joe and Belinda Bermea

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Adoration & Confession is offered every Wednesday from 5-7 pm. An additional Adoration will be held monthly on the 4th Friday of the month from 8-10 pm. Adoración y Confesiones. Se ofrece to-dos los miércoles de 5 a 7 pm. Una Adoración adicional se lleva a cabo el cuarto viernes de cada mes de 8 a 10 pm. Ven y descansa en el Señor.

Happenings

Make new friends, but keep the old! Join us in the cafeteria today for donuts, bagels, fruit, coffee, tea, juice and fellowship today after the 7:15, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Masses.

“…..he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him.” Encourage the Holy Spirit to enrich your mar-riage by taking part in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on January 24-26 in Brookfied, WI; February 14-16 in Geneva, IL or March 13-15 in Madison, WI. For more info go to: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. Para un fin de semana en español por favor llamen a Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250.

Este es Mi Hijo Muy Amado This is My Beloved Son

Religious Education News

Religious Education Classes resume on Wednesday January 15 for kindergarten through 6th grade. New students are welcome. Register in the parish office during office hours or in the cafeteria during Wednesday evening classes. There is a meeting for all R/E Catechists, Aides & Volunteers on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 PM in the cafeteria.

St. Vincent de Paul Society - We have a joint group with members of St. Thomas More Church in Elgin. Our next meeting will be at St. Thomas More Church (Chelsea Room) on Tuesday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. Please come to one of our meetings and learn about all the worthwhile work that we do for the needy of our community. If you have questions, call 847 628-5170.

This Sunday’s celebration of the Baptism of the Lord closes the Christmas season. In the scriptures we see one more epiphany, or manifestation, of the Spirit of God in Je-sus—but this time it is as an adult, rather than as a child. Jesus’ baptism also serves as the inauguration of his pro-phetic mission and the messianic age. Today’s reading from Isaiah describes God’s chosen Messiah, upon whom God’s spirit rests. In the Acts of the Apostles Peter says that “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power” (Acts 10:38). Finally, in the proclamation from Matthew’s Gospel Jesus’ baptism in wa-ter goes almost unnoticed. The crucial moment comes when the Spirit of God comes upon Jesus and a voice from heaven echoes the words of Isaiah: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Con la celebración del Bautismo del Señor este domin-go concluye el tiempo de Navidad. En las lecturas vemos más de una epifanía o manifestación del Espíritu de Dios en Jesús, sólo que esta vez ya no como niño, sino como adulto. El Bautismo de Jesús es también la inauguración de su misión profética y de la era mesiánica. En la lectura de hoy Isaías describe al Mesías elegido por Dios sobre el cual ha puesto su Espíritu. En los Hechos de los Apóstoles Pedro dice que “Dios ungió con el poder del Espíritu Santo a Jesús de Nazaret” (Hechos 10:38). Finalmente, en las proclamación del Evangelio de Mateo el Bautismo de Jesús en el agua casi pasa desapercibido. El momento crucial ocurre cuando el Espíritu de Dios descien-de sobre Jesús y una voz del cielo viene como un eco de las palabras de Isaías: “Éste es mi Hijo muy amado, en quien tengo mis complacencias” (Mateo 3:17). Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Fox Valley Women’s Bible Study: 9:15-11 a.m. Thursdays (beginning January 23 through March 26); St Patrick Parish, 6N491 Crane Road, St. Charles. For women from Fox Valley parishes. Topic: The Book of Psalms. The study will also include a short study of the Vir-gin Mary. Cost: $30. Age appropriate child-care is provided for $10/child for the duration of the study. Info: Deb Davison, 630-845-0970

Tax Statements for 2019 for contributions greater that $250 will be available for pickup in the Narthex after Masses on the weekend of January 25-26th, 2020. Please pick them up on this weekend if possi-ble, to reduce postage costs. Statements that have not been picked up after the weekend of the 26th will be mailed on January 31, 2020.

School News - Mr. Manuel Cantu

A voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” — Matthew 3:17

Happy New Year Everyone from the St. Laurence School Staff and Students, Hoping everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We are all back to school, safe and sound. Many of the students were not ready to return while others were getting bored and missed their friends. We ended the year with our 6th-8th students singing Christ-mas Carols at the local senior retirement centers. The annual tradition was led by Ms. Turas and Ms. Trisilla. The annual Christmas Program was a tremendous success. “It was the best Program ever”, according to several parents. This year it was directed by Kin-dergarten Teacher, Lynette Reid. And of course, we cannot forget the Christmas Choir, led by Bill Lucas. His long-standing tradition continues to impress our Parishioners. Thank you, Bill, current students, and former students for your amazing talents. Congratula-tions to our Tiger Boys Basketball Team, as they won 3 games and lost one game during the break. The boys have made great strides since the beginning of the season under Coach Wesley Pierce. Looking ahead at January, Report Card Day for Quarter 2 is set for January 24 and Catholic Schools Week is scheduled for January 27th-February 1st. Several activities have been planned for that week. More information coming soon. Since we have been on holiday for the last 2 weeks, we had 3 weeks of Trifecta drawings this week. Congratulations to our winners:

For the Week of January 6, 2020 $100 Kathy Tornberg $75 Sue Koessl $50 Emeida Montes

For the week of December 30, 2019 $100 Sue Koessl $75 Sue Koessl $50 Stan Stannard

For the week of December 23, 2019 $100 Kristin Havelka $75 Christian Reibel $50 Monique Ortiz

Kid’s Corner

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It is fitting that on this final feast of the season of Christmas, we celebrate Jesus’ baptism, and with it our own entry into Christ’s life through the waters of baptism. During Christmas, we have reflected on the stunning recognition that God came to be one with us in Jesus Christ. Now, as we make the transition to Ordinary Time, we think about what it means to follow this same Christ, the Anointed One of God. In baptism, we too are anointed. Baptism plunges us into Christ’s death and res-urrection; in baptism, we receive the Holy Spirit. Baptism, which is available to all who believe, draws us to the very heart of God. In baptism, we become the servants of the Lord, chosen ones who are called for the victory of justice, a light for the nations. WHY ARE YOU COMING TO ME? We can almost hear the amazement in John the Baptist’s voice as he says to Jesus, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Throughout the time that John preached and baptized people in the desert, he had been preparing people for the coming of the Messiah. Now, Jesus approaches him for baptism! We might share in his wonder. Why would Jesus, who is sinless, come to John for a baptism of repentance? Jesus’ response to John helps us understand. Jesus has come to fulfill all that is expected in the Messiah, and more. As he entered the waters of baptism, Jesus entered fully into our humanity, raising us toward God. Jesus sanctified the waters of baptism, making them holy, opening the heavens through his humble obedience to God’s plan of love. CHRIST’S MISSION IS OUR MISSION As Jesus came out of the baptismal waters, the Holy Spirit descended upon him and a voice from the heavens was heard saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” In joining himself to humanity, Jesus opened the heav-ens for us, and in doing so, was confirmed in his mission of mercy and love. In bap-tism, we are joined with Christ. Immersed into his life and love, his mission is our mission. It is still early in this new year. Today, reflect on your baptismal call to live as a member of Christ’s body. In what ways do you love God and others? In what ways might you grow as a disciple of our Lord Jesus Christ? How are you living the mission of Christ, to make God’s love and mercy known in the world? Is Christ’s mission your mission?

The Baptism of the Lord

La unidad es visión; debe haber sido parte del proceso de aprender a ver.―Henry Adams

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