St. Laurence Parish Jewett at Standish Streets Elgin, IL 60123 Parish Office: 565 Standish St. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday - Friday P - 847-468-6900 F - 847-468-6904 After Hours - 847-531-6203

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Saturday - 4:00 PM, Spanish - 6:30PM 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 pastor@stlaurencechurchelgin.com amulcahey@rockforddiocese.org Fr. Robert Camacho - Priest in Residence Secretary - Connie Sajtar office@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Bookkeeper - Agnes Mozdzen accounting@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Director Religious Education - Briana Collins religioused@stlaurencechurchelgin.com Deacon - Robert Plazewski Finance Council - Joe Malas, Chairman Education Commission - Ron Szopa, President SCHOOL http://stlaurenceschool.com Principal - Wendy Kelly wkelly@stlaurenceschool.com

Secretary - Kathy Laudont office@stlaurenceschool.com

P - 847.468.6100 F - 847.468.6104

http://stlaurencechurchelgin.com January 14, 2018 Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrow-ful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

January 19, 2018 - Lisa Bucaro

Stewardship Collection

4:00 PM

Lector - Ron Szopa Eucharistic Ministers - Kay Gotter, Barb Miller, Vickie Muno, Greg Soohov Altar Servers - Kimberly Aguirre, Cameron Carpio

6:30 PM

Lector - Esperanza Feliciano Ministro Eucarístico - TBD Servidor del Altar - TBD

7:15 AM

Lector - Kathy Newcomb Eucharistic Ministers - Joanie Gronnert, Marlene Gurley, Nathan Mann, Wendy Mann Altar Servers - Korbin Arnold, Tommy Bruneman

9:00 AM

Lector - Joe Bermea, Bob Jones Eucharistic Ministers - Mary Ann Bruneman, Loli Gudina, Natalea Gudino-Leon, Max Marcordes Altar Servers - Malakai Moretensen, Max Schaff

11:00 AM

Lector - Jane Reyes Eucharistic Ministers - Veronica Betz, Gail Essary, Natalie Koessl, James Kararo Altar Servers - Nathalia Aguirre, Samuel Castillo

12-30/31

Total giving this week $5,794.00

Weekly Budget Amount Needed $7,900.00

New Year’s

$1,619.00

Monday 1 Sm 15:16-23; Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21, 23; Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday 1 Sm 16:1-13; Ps 89:20-22, 27-28; Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday 1 Sm 17:32-33, 37, 40-51; Ps 144:1b, 2, 9-10; Mk 3:1-6

Thursday 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7; Ps 56:2-3, 9-13; Mk 3:7-12

Friday 1 Sm 24:3-21; Ps 57:2-4, 6, 11; Mk 3:13-19

Saturday 2 Sm 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Ps 80:2-3, 5-7; Mk 3:20-21

Sunday Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31; Mk 1:14-20

Readings for the Week

Hospital Minister

Altar Ministry for Jan 20/21

Please Pray for:

For the strengthening in faith of all who are afflicted in body, mind or spirit please pray for: Jodie Allton, Jody Bagdasarian, Rev. Robert Balog, Anthony Beuten, Robert Borofsky, Anne Brown, Rev. William Budden, Kathleen Cama-rena, Isabella Cropsey, John Giuliano, Michael Graffis, Kay Hogan, Cynthia Huyvaert, Tom Kelly, Michael Kmiecik II, Cliff Kramer, Rev. Richard R. Kramer, Gordon Lee, Larry Malsi, Jerry Martinez, Garrett Murray, Lois Mousel, Msgr Philip O’Neil, Betty Pekofske, Bonnie Pen-era, Sandra Plazewski, Rose Plazyk, Arelene & Joseph Rea, Lisa Red-nour, Henry Schultheis, and Mike Shannon.

Mass Intentions Jan 15-21, 2018

Monday 800 AM LeRoy Rogman by John & Barb Vaulato

Tuesday 8:00 AM Faithful Souls Departed

Wednesday 8:00 AM Faithful Souls Departed

Thursday 8:00 AM Dolores & Richard Sajtar by Family

Friday 8:00 AM Faithful Souls Departed

Saturday 4:00 PM Dan Koessl by Soohov Family & The St. Laurence Parish Family

6:30 PM Isahi Castellanos Rodriguez by Domitila Marinez & Samuel Castallanos

Sunday 7:15 AM Faithful Souls Departed

9:00 AM Antoinette Bernabei by M/M Richard Pijanowski

11:00 AM Faithful Souls Departed

Altar Flowers

Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you. -- 1 Corinthians 6:19a

Today is Fellowship Sunday, join us after the morning masses for do-nuts, bagels, fruit, coffee, tea, juice and fellowship.

In Memory of Carmen Garcia

By the Garcia Family

May God protect our members who serve in the armed forces and return them safely to their families: AIR FORCE: Staff Sgt. Eric Charckon, Major Victoria Cramer, ARMY: 1st. Sgt. Eric Case, Sgt.. Jennifer (Clough) Korfmacher, Sgt. Charles Korfmacher, Pfc. Johnathan Lindquist, 1st. Lt. Thomas Martin, Sgt. Jacob McDonald, Pvt Michael Metz, COAST GUARD: Allison Rychtanek Cadet 1st class , MARINES: Sgt Patrick Metz, Pvt. Ryan Metz, NAVY: Seaman Apprentice Terrance M. Alexander, Seaman Recruit Timothy M. Alexander, CDR Bettina Sauter, Corpsman Nick Toufexis, NATIONAL GUARD: Jarod Metz - PFC

Esta sábado a las 6:30 p.m. Preguntas? Rosey @ 847-710-4250 Spanish mass on Saturday at 6:30 pm. Questions? Call Rosey at 847-710-4250

Coming January 2018!! What is “right and “wrong”? Is what’s right for you right for me? Is there a right and wrong for everyone, all the time? Join Fr. Andrew & Briana Col-lins for an 8-week series from January 21 through March 11, 2018. Sundays Noon - 1PM at church. For more information contact Briana at 847-468-6900.

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

“Samuel answered, "Speak, for your servant is listen-ing." Let us practice listening better to God and our spouse by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encoun-ter weekend on Jan. 26-28 in Brookfield, WI; Feb. 16-18 in Geneva, IL or March 16-18 in Madison, WI. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a An-dres y Maria al 630-229-2600.

Deacon Bob is looking for new or used Bibles to take to the residents at the Elgin Mental Health Facility. If you have any to donate please leave them in the box marked “BIBLES” in the narthex. Thank you.

Want to be of service to St. Laurence? We need a Sacristan to set-up Mass during the week and for funerals as needed. We also need a volunteer to wash and iron the Altar cloths used at all Masses. Interested? Call the office at 857-468-6900

Dos Grupos de estudio de la Biblia en español - Rezando con San Pablo usando Lectio Divina Tendremos dos grupos de estudio de la Biblia en español este año en la Iglesia de San Lorenzo. Uno será los viernes a las 6:30 - 8 PM y el segundo será los domingos a las 10:15 - 11:45 AM por favor vengan y participen en una de estas sesiones. Ubicación para ambos - St. Lau-rence School Library. Fechas de la sesión de vienes del 26 de enero al 7 de abril (14 sessions);y domingos esta del 21 de enero al 22 de abril (14 sesiones). Contacto: David Rodriquez 224-232-7875 para Viernes; Margarita Pan-toja: 847-219-8898 para domingos; o Antonia Ramirez 224-622-6830 & Joe Bermea 847-931-5133

St. Laurence’s BINGO for a BUCK

Saturday, January 13, 2018 - Doors open at 7PM

Adult Bingo in the cafeteria - $100 jackpot on all 10 games!

Books of Bingo Cards CANNOT be divided or broken apart. Thank You.

Knights of Columbus will be selling tickets at all masses January 20th and 21st for their 20th annual Chili for Charity event held on Saturday February 24th at Saint Thomas More Gym. Tick-ets are $7.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. All proceeds benefit the 4 Catholic grammar schools and Saint Ed’s High school as well as other local needy groups. Also anyone, business or group wishing to be a spon-sor and be included in the program book see one of the Knights for a sponsorship form.

Just before our first reading it says that "the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many vi-sions." (1Sam 3:1) I imagine most people today would think that was true. Do you think God has stopped talking? People apparently felt that way in Samuel's time. Let's look at the reading to see what Samuel's experience can teach us. At first Samuel thinks it is Eli calling him. It is not unusual for people to miss a sign from God. If you have a talent that you are proud of, per-haps it is a sign that God wants you to use that talent to help others. Or if a friend tells you she is concerned about your health, it could be God's way of telling you to get help. Try to see God speaking in what-ever happens to you and you may hear a lot more than you think. Samuel also gets help from Eli. Eli began to recognize that the LORD was speaking to Samuel. Sometimes we need help discerning what the Lord is telling us. A good spiritual director can help. He or she will probably ask how often you pray. In our reading Samuel finally speaks directly to God, instead of going back to Eli. So if you wonder what God plans for your life, try spending more time in prayer with him. I bet we have all had times where we didn't know if we are doing God's will because we didn't take time to pray. But don't do all the talking. Give God some quiet time to hear his response. For God hasn't stopped talking; we just stopped listening. Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Religious Education School News

Kid’s Corner

First Reconciliation will be held on Wednesday, January 17th, 2018, at 6:15 pm. Students and families, please arrive to the Church by 6 pm.

While the temps have been chilly, the ener-gy in our building that has come from a shared effort to save our school has creat-ed warmth that can only be attributed to God’s love of St. Laurence! Last week, we shared pictures of the start of our newly decorated kitchen area. Since then, the hallways and stairwells have received a bright, happy makeover. The goal is to have the school ready for our Open House “Move that Bus” Extreme Makeover reveal the Sunday before Catholic School’s Week. Stay tuned for more information about the events taking place the week of January 27th-February 3rd. Catholic School’s Week is a national celebration of all that is won-derful about our Catholic Schools.

Our Preserving the Legacy committees have been working diligently. Some high-lights include events planned to get the word out including participation in the Gail Borden Preschool Fair and a table at the Centre of Elgin on February 10th. New mar-keting materials have been created, the website continues to improve each day, and the social media outreach continues to expand to other domains! Events are being planned including a dinner dance held offsite to raise funds for our Save the School fund. Our Classroom committee has been working on additional offerings outside of the classroom including STEM camps, a monthly Community Life Program that invites people from various professions to share their profession with our students(Anderson Animal Shelter will be here in February and Mayor Dave Kaptain in March), and a school play in May…just to name a few. It’s such an exciting time to be a Tiger!

The Growth Mindset mantra this month is “Feedback is a gift…Accept it!” to promote students understanding of how to use critique as a tool to improve oneself. It is also an opportunity for us to use better forms of praise and critique. Check out our website for an explanation of this month’s theme!

In addition, we started our “Every Minute Counts” Zero Tardy Campaign this week to emphasize the importance of being on time because our goal, as always, is to do what is best for every student, every day. Re-search has shown that chronic tardiness leads to many problems down the road for students including low academic achievement and job loss to name a few.

Our students share a portion of the daily reading with a reflection each morning around 8 on Face-

book Live. Please tune in!

Hope everyone in our St. Laurence family has a wonderful week! ☺

Wendy

Trifecta Winners Jan 8, 2018

$100 Nate DelRosario $75 Bobbie Lonski $50 Nicole Elwart

Vocations - Fr. Keith Romke, Director of Vocations

We encourage our parishioners to support the business-es advertising in our bulletin. This week we highlight:

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

Ministry Meetings - Jan 14 - 20

Support our Local Businesses

Sunday 8:00 AM Men’s Cursillo - Cafeteria 9:30 AM Confirmation Class 11 AM - Sunday School 12 PM - RCIA

Tuesday

Thursday 7:00 PM Men’s Cursillo - Sacristy

Friday 7:30 AM Men’s Cursillo 8:30 AM Cursillo Women’s - Library 5:30 PM Cursillo Women’s - Sacristy 6:30 PM 9:00 AM Choir Practice - Church

Saturday 8:00 AM Pinewood Derby

Monday NO SCHOOL 10:00 AM BibleStudy at Nancy Haire’s 7:00 PM Women of ”E” - Sacristy

Wednesday 5:00 PM Adoration and Confession 6:00 PM RE Classes

Submission deadline for bulletin entries is Monday at Noon. Send all entries to: office@stlaurencechurchelgin.com for approval.

Remax - Judy LoBianco Nelson

Call: (847) 741.JUDY | www.741judy.com

High School Students - Need Service Hours?

We are looking for an intern to help with social media posts for St. Laurence Church. Contact Dee Reinhardt - 708-822-2152.

Vocations Corner: MY Yoke is Easy

The most common reaction that we experience when we lose control of a situation is to have fear. The bigger the situation, the bigger the fear! This very same concept applies to allowing God to have control over our lives as well. Jesus knows this however, which is why He calms us and gives us peace by saying “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” This passage is very comforting if we think about what a yoke is. At first glance this might not make sense because a yoke is the tool of burden that oxen wear in order to plow a field. . . it means hard work! But it takes on a different light when we come to realize that most yokes are made not for one but for two oxen who will pull the load side by side. So, when Jesus tells us that the way to find peace and rest is to carry HIS yoke, He isn’t simply asking us to do hard work for Him. Rather, He is asking us to work WITH Him, alongside Him. When we accept this fact and embrace the work that He invites us to, it is then that we will truly find rest for our souls.

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

office@stlaurencechurchelgin.com

The U.S. bishops annual novena 9 Days for Life takes place Thursday, January 18 – Friday, January 26. Pray for the respect and protection of all human life with new intentions, brief reflections, and more each day! Download the novena online, or participate through Facebook, email, text message or an app. Join at www.9daysforlife.com! La novena anual de los obispos de EE. UU., 9 Días por la Vida, tendrá lugar del 18 al 26 de enero. Recen por el respeto y la protección de la vida humana con nuevas intenciones, breves reflexiones y más cada día. Bajen la novena de Internet o participe en Facebook, mensaje electrónico de texto o una aplicación. ¡Únete a www.9daysforlife.com!