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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 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 Rectory: 226 Orchard St. PASTORAL STAFF Pastor - Fr. Andrew Mulcahey [email protected] Fr. Robert Camacho - Priest in Residence Secretary - Belinda Bermea [email protected] Bookkeeper - Agnes Mozdzen [email protected] Religious Education Coordinators - Mike & Toni Kmiecik [email protected] Deacons - Robert Plazewski, Joe Bermea [email protected] Finance Council - Joe Malas, Chairman Education Commission - Ron Szopa, President SCHOOL http://stlaurenceschool.com Principal - Wendy Kelly [email protected] Secretary - Kathy Laudont [email protected] P - 847.468.6100 F - 847.468.6104 http://stlaurencechurchelgin.com

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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

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

Rectory: 226 Orchard St.

PASTORAL STAFF Pastor - Fr. Andrew Mulcahey [email protected] Fr. Robert Camacho - Priest in Residence Secretary - Belinda Bermea [email protected] Bookkeeper - Agnes Mozdzen [email protected] Religious Education Coordinators - Mike & Toni Kmiecik [email protected] Deacons - Robert Plazewski, Joe Bermea [email protected] Finance Council - Joe Malas, Chairman Education Commission - Ron Szopa, President SCHOOL http://stlaurenceschool.com Principal - Wendy Kelly [email protected]

Secretary - Kathy Laudont [email protected]

P - 847.468.6100 F - 847.468.6104

http://stlaurencechurchelgin.com

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SS Peter and Paul Fall Festival Sunday, November 18th, 3PM-8PM. Activities include-children games, Raffles-turkey, hams, gift baskets. Food available.a 5N939 Meredith Rd Virgil, IL 60151 Questions call 630-365-6618

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Stewardship Collection

Monday Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 18:35-43

Tuesday Rv 3:1-6, 14-22; Ps 15:2-5; Lk 19:1-10

Wednesday Rv 4:1-11; Ps 150:1b-6; Lk 19:11-28

Thursday Rv 5:1-10; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Lk 19:41-44 Thanksgiving Day Suggested: Sir 50:22-24; 1 Cor 1:3-9; Lk 17:11-19

Friday Rv 10:8-11; Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131; Lk 19:45-48

Saturday Rv 11:4-12; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Lk 20:27-40

Sunday Dn 7:13-14; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Rv 1:5-8; Jn 18:33b-37

Readings for the Week

Hospital Minister

Altar Flowers

4:00 PM

Lector - John Volpe Eucharistic Ministers - Kay Gotter, Barb Miller, Greg Soohov, Debbie Wever Altar Servers - Nora Cisnero, Emma Eisen

6:00 PM

Lector - Margarita Pantoja Ministro Eucarístico - Servidor del Altar - Alyssa Baugus, Natalia Ramos

7:15 AM

Lector - Joann Engers Eucharistic Ministers - Vicky Giuliano, Marlene Gurley, Loretta Revesz, Chris Stine Altar Servers - Alejandra Arambula

9:00 AM

Lector - Yesenia Aydt Eucharistic Ministers - Loli Gudino, William Hejnosz, Bob Jones, Kathy Jones Altar Servers - Malakai Mortensen, Adrian Rodriquez

11:00 AM

Lector - Thomas O'Leary Eucharistic Ministers - James Kararo, Toni Kmiecik, Kimberley Mailloux Altar Servers - Robert Boydston, Allie Lock

Altar Ministry November 24-25

Nov 10/11

Total Giving This Week $7,512.32

Weekly Budget Amount Needed $7,900.00

Happenings

The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad indeed. — Psalm 126:3

We are collecting used stamps for the Sisters of the Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary in Batavia, Illi-nois. Please drop your used stamps in the mailbox by the north entrance.

In Memory of Rose Barbarosa

By Ramsden Family

Do you want to meet new friends? Get in-volved and volunteer in our community? Consider joining the Youth Ministry!! We are looking for students that are in 6th grade – 12th grade and want to meet new friends, provide service to our community, and grow in faith. Bring a friend!! The next meeting is Sunday, November 25, at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria. For questions, please contact

Melanie Marcordes (224) 639-0910 or Erika Gomez (224) 629-2760.

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, break-fast cereals and non-perishable food items. There is a box in the back of church. This month the dates are November 24/25, 2018.

We are having our 2nd annual bake sale the week-end of November 17th and 18th after all Masses in the church foyer. All proceeds will benefit our Technology Department. Thank you for your support.

The Parish Office will be closed Thursday, November 22 & Friday, November 23.

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TREASURES from our TRADITION

St. Laurence Church | Jewett & Standish St. | Elgin, IL 60123 | 847-468-6900 | http://stlaurencechurchelgin.com

Monday 8:00 AM Arlene Swieca offered by Fure Family

Tuesday 8:00 AM Kimberly Winfree offered by Kate and Roy Thompson

Wednesday 8:00 AM Faithful Souls Departed

Thursday 9:00 AM Len Lajter offered by Helen & Family

Friday 8:00 AM Kay Hogan Birthday Blessings offered by Gin Lossau

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

6:00 PM Memory of +Rev. Manuel Diaz Lopez S.J. offered by Friends

Sunday 7:15 AM Mary Beuten offered by Family and for the St. Laurence Parish Family

9:00 AM Norman Eshoo offered by Family

11:00 AM Arlene Swieca offered by Norm & Karen Boxleitner

Please Pray for:

For the strengthening in faith of all who are afflicted in body, mind or spirit please pray for: Patricia Anderson, Sandra and Herbert Bolding, Kathleen Cama-rena, Kay Hogan, Guyla Kramer, Gary Mahoney, Bonnie Penera, Marlene Reinert, Sharon Walden, and Kimberly Winfree.

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 unaid-ed. 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.

Mass Intentions Nov 19-Nov 25

Un acto de acción de gracias cuando las cosas andan mal vale lo mismo que un millón de gracias cuando las cosas están de acuerdo con nuestros deseos.--San Juan de Ávila

November is a month of remembrance for the dead, and cemeteries have long been a focus for prayer. Our tradition holds great respect for bodily remains, since the body was created and redeemed by God, was once the "dwelling place of the Holy Spirit," and has a destiny of life with God in glory. The funeral practices of the early church contrasted greatly with those of the pagans, who had a great dread of the dead body. The ancient Christian funeral liturgy ended with the relatives and friends giv-ing a final kiss to the body. It expressed affection and showed their faith that the grave would not be the last word. This kiss horrified pagans, who thought that any contact with the dead was degrading. Every year on their loved one's "birthday to life," the Christians would return to the place of their burial to mark their profound communion with those whose lives were hidden in Christ. Typically, they buried the dead with their faces turned toward the east, symbolizing the rising of the Sun of Justice, Christ, at the end of days. They were attracted to the cata-combs or burial grounds just as we are today. They would often cele-brate the Eucharist at the tomb. Before long, as soon as Christians were allowed to build places for worship, they relocated cemeteries from be-yond the city walls to surround the church. This was not so much be-cause the church made the ground holy, but because the bodies of the saints hallowed the ground on which the church was built, a subtle but beautiful difference. --Rev. James Field, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

El 19 de noviembre del 1969 (Día del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico), el Papa Pablo VI declaró a Nuestra Señora Madre de la Divina Provi-dencia, como patrona de la Isla del Encanto. Este acto fue el culmen de un largo proceso devocional hacia la Madre de la Divina Providen-cia empezado por el obispo Catalán Gil Esteve y Tomás quien trajo la primera imagen de la Virgen a la isla Boricua. La imagen actual es de María sentada con su Hijo (la Divina Providen-cia) dormido sobre su regazo. Ella sostiene la manita izquierda del niño en sus manos mientras lo mira cariñosamente. La imagen inspira ternura y muestra la confianza de María en la Divina Providencia de su Hijo, que aunque este dormido, no se descuida de ella ni de los fieles. Esta imagen recuerda el pasaje bíblico en el cual Jesús dormía en la barca de Pedro, despertando a tiempo para calmar los mares y los vientos que la amenazaban. He aquí que la devoción a la Madre de la Divina Providencia es confiar que Dios siempre llega a nuestro amparo cuando lo invocamos. --Fray Gilberto Cavazos-Glz, OFM, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

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Estábamos alegres,pues ha hecho grandes cosas por su pueblo el Señor. -- Salmo 126 (125):3

DEACON INFORMATION DAYS The beginning of 2019 reopens the time period of accepting new appli-cations to the Rockford Diocese Permanent Diaconate Formation Pro-gram. Men between the ages of 35 and 55 who are interested in be-coming a Permanent Deacon in the Diocese of Rockford and who would like to apply must attend one of the two remaining Deacon Infor-mation Days scheduled this Fall. For married men, wives must also attend. These days explain both the application process and give an overview of the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program. While there is no commitment required to attend one of these days, only those who attend will be eligible to apply. The dates are November 17 and De-cember 1. All meetings are held between 10:00AM and 12:30PM at the Diocesan Administration Building (555 Colman Center Drive, Rockford, IL 61125). Although not required, those interested are encouraged to contact the Permanent Diaconate Office (815-399-4300) to indicate which meeting they plan on attending or to ask further questions.

El Movimiento de Cursillo de Cristiandad en Español de la Diócesis de Rockford se complace en invitarles a su 2do Baile de Colores. Esta cena-baile es en beneficio del Movimiento de Cursillo en la diócesis. Esta abierto a cualquier persona mayor de 18 años. ¡Venga a una no-che llena de alegría, convivencia, amistad, diversión, rifas, música en vivo, cena, rifa de 50/50 y mucho mas! Para boletos: (Aurora) María Velázquez (630) 788-4946; (Elgin) Elvira Torres (224) 402-3503; (DeKalb) Cleme Camarena (224) 595-7631; (Carpentersville) María Ceja (847) 836-9239; (Rochelle) Rafael Barajas (815) 622-8967; e-mail: [email protected] ; (Tesorera) Bertha Campos (630) 333-3492 Sábado, 1ro de diciembre 2018 – La Sierra de Aurora, 2121 E New York Street, Aurora, IL ; 6PM-1AM $35.00 por persona, incluye cena

The Spanish Language Cursillo in Chris-tianity Movement of the Diocese of Rockford is pleased to invite you to their 2nd “De Colores” Dance. This dinner-dance is to benefit the Spanish language Cursillo Movement in the diocese. It is open to anyone over 18 years of age. Come to a night full of joy, fellowship, friendship, fun, raffles, live music, dinner, 50/50 raffle and much more! For tickets: (Aurora) Maria Ve-lazquez (630) 788-4946; (Elgin) Elvira Torres (224) 402-3503; (DeKalb) Cleme Camarena (224) 595-7631; (Carpentersville) Maria Ceja (847) 836-9239; (Rochelle) Rafael Barajas ( 815) 622-8967; e-mail: [email protected]; (English contact, Spanish Lay Director) Marisela Garcia (630) 853-9202 Saturday, December 1, 2018 - La Sierra of Aurora, 2121 E New York Street, Aurora, IL; 6 PM-1AM $ 35.00 per person, includes dinner

Please consider ways that you can be more fully involved in the life of our parish. Below is a listing of areas in which help is needed along with the contact information. LECTORS – Please call the office @ 847-468-6900 EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS – Please contact Melanie Marcordes @ [email protected] or 224-639-0910 or Belinda Bermea @ 847-468-6900 ALTAR SERVERS – Please contact Jo Trisilla @ [email protected] EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS OF CARE – Please con tact Dee Reinhardt @ 708-822-2152 We ask that you prayerfully consider your gifts and how you are being called to use them.

THE GIVING TREE – Helping those in need We ask again for your generosity to make Christmas a little merrier for those who are less fortunate. The Christmas Giving Trees will be going up on Sunday, 11/18/18. The ornaments (tags) will be available on the weekend of 11/24-25 to allow plenty of time for you to shop. We also build in the time that is needed for our Social Action Committee to dis-tribute the gifts. The tags that are placed on the trees list a few gift sug-gestions. Please understand, these are listed so that you can make a choice of what you might like to give; you do not have to purchase every item that is listed. As in the past, we have pledged to help the following organizations: Elgin Two Rivers Head Start South Elgin Rehab and Healthcare Center Tower Hill Nursing Home Manor Care Oak Crest Nursing Home Catholic Charities St Vincent de Paul Society Parish Families Please take an ornament from the tree, purchase a gift, wrap it and place the tag on the OUTSIDE of the package. Gifts need to be returned NO LATER than the weekend of December 8/9, 2018. Thank you for your continued generosity.

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Con sus sufrimientos justificará mi siervo a muchos.— Isaías 53:11b

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School News - Wendy Kelly

John F. Kennedy once said, “As we express our gratitude, we must nev-er forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” We recently honored our veterans, police officers, firefighters and first responders in Mass and at a reception afterwards. This is but a small gesture to show how much we value your sacrifice and commitment to our wonderful country and its people. While this day is set aside as a remembrance, this should contin-ue to be something we hold in our hearts and minds each day. Thank you!

In addition, our Boy Scout troop presented our Parish community with a new flag. This flag was flown during a combat mission in August of 2016. Thank you for your patriotic gift to our community. Lastly, I would like to congratulate this week’s Trifecta winners: $100 Liz Pentecost $75 Joven Castillo $50 Mimi Wicker Have a blessed Thanksgiving! Wendy

Kid’s Corner

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Lessons One of the obvious things about life is that we learn from our personal experiences. Jesus says in the Gospel this Sunday, “Learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and sprouts leaves, you know that summer is near.” Then He goes on to say, "In the same way, when you see these things happening, know that he is near, at the gates.” Our lives are filled with lessons. This simple reality invites us to be extra attentive to all the things happening around us, because these help us to understand our calling and mission in life. Prior to becoming a priest I cooked in restaurants and catering companies, and during this time I often encountered and was encouraged by peo-ple to look at the signs in my life that pointed towards being a priest. God put people in my life that were attentive to what I needed to be at-tentive to. I will leave us with this...be attentive to what is happening in your life, there is a lesson and meaning for our life to be discovered.

St. Laurence Church | Jewett & Standish St. | Elgin, IL 60123 | 847-468-6900 | http://stlaurencechurchelgin.com

Ministry Meetings - Nov 18-Nov 24

Sunday Popcorn/Wreath pick-up 9:30 AM Confirmation Class

Tuesday 6:30 PM Scouts - Cafeteria

Thursday Happy Thanksgiving

Friday 5:30 PM Cursillo Women’s - Sacristy 6:30 PM Bi-Lingual Choir Practice - Church

Monday 10:00 AM Bible Study - Nancy Haire’s Home 2:30 PM Fall Enrichment - Library 5:00 PM Women’s Spanish Cursillo - Library 7:00 PM Women of “E” - Cafeteria

Wednesday 5:00 PM Adoration & Confession - Church 6:00 PM RE Classes - School/Cafeteria

Submission deadline for bulletin entries is Monday at Noon. Send all entries to: [email protected] 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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When the Blessed Mother appeared to Adele Brise at Champion, Wisconsin on October 8, 1859, her message was simple, clear, and direct. “Teach the children what they need to know for their salvation. . . Teach them their catechism, how to sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross, and how to approach the sacraments; that is what I wish you to do. Go and fear nothing. I will help you.” And just how are we to approach the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist at Mass? The Church instructs us that we need to be in a state of grace to receive Holy Communion, that is we should not be conscious of any unconfessed mortal sin at the time of Holy Communion. Moreover, we should keep to the one hour fast from food and beverage before Communion. For the rest, in the USA, the faithful are free to receive Holy Communion standing or kneeling, on the tongue or in the hand. But we should try to receive Our Lord with piety, devotion, hunger, and desire. You get out of it, what you put into it.

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