1023 McHenry Avenue Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014

(815) 459-3033

Find us on the Internet @ www.elizabethannseton.org Like us on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/StElizabethAnnSetonCatholicChurch

Very Rev. Fr. Brian D.M.J. Grady, TOC, VF~ Pastor Rev. Fr. Colin Easton~ Parochial Vicar

Mr. Kenneth Giacone Dr. Richard Marcantonio

Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15 am

Monday thru Saturday: 8:45 AM

Tuesday: 6:00- 6:45 PM Saturday: 9:15- 10:00 AM 3:00- 3:45 PM (or by appointment)

Monday thru Saturday: 8:15 AM (in the Chapel)

Monday thru Saturday: 9:15 AM (in the Chapel)

Monday thru Friday: 8:00 AM- 7:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

(in the church) Tuesday: 8:00 AM

Thursday: 6:45 PM

2nd Weekend of the Month at all Masses

4th Weekend of the Month at all Masses

Please drop off any articles to be blessed at the Parish Office on Tuesdays during office hours. Blessed articles will be available for

pickup the following Wednesday morning.

Jesus said to her, “Believe me, woman, the hour is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You people worship what you do not understand; we worship what we understand, because salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him. God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth.” The woman said to him, “I know that the Messiah is coming, the one called the Christ; when he comes, he will tell us everything.” Jesus said to her, “I am he, the one speaking with you.” John 4:21-26

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19- (CONTINUED) 6:30 PM Fish Fry Set Up 6:45 PM Liturgy of the Hours- Evening Prayer 7:00 PM Thirstdays for His Word Bible Study Columbian Squires’ Meeting

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM 8:15 AM Rosary 8:45 AM Mass (Michael Scronce ~ +Maria Petty9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30 AM Stations of the Cross 4:30 PM Fish Fry 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross Maranatha Servants’ Meeting

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 6:00 AM That Man Is You 8:00 AM Adoration until 12PM 8:15 AM Rosary 8:45 AM Mass (+Ramon Mendez ~ Rita Gerhardt) 9:00 AM DTI– Ten Popes Who Shook the World 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Confessions 9:30 AM Rest in His Arms Angel Gown Workshop 12:00 PM Seminario de la Vida en el Espiritu 3:00 PM Confessions 4:00 PM Mass (The People of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton)

SUNDAY, MARCH 15- THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 8:00 AM Mass (+Catherine Gielow ~ Timothy James Pitzgen) 9:00 AM Adoration until 12PM 9:30 AM Mass (+Dolores Fabbri ~ The Vest Family) 10:45 AM RCIA– The Third and Fourth Commandments 11:15 AM Mass (The People of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) 12:30 PM Baptisms 6:30 PM Youth Ministry Life Night

MONDAY, MARCH 16 8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM 8:15 AM Rosary 8:45 AM Mass (The Holy Souls in Purgatory) 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 6:00 PM SVdP District Meeting 6:30 PM Maranatha Charismatic Group Meeting 7:00 PM TMIY

TUESDAY, MARCH 17- ST. PATRICK, BISHOP8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM Liturgy of the Hours– Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Rosary 8:45 AM Mass (Bruce Gielow ~ William Stinson)9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:20 AM Marian Movement of Priests’ Prayer Cenacle 1:00 PM Holy Hour of Reparation 4:30 PM Religious Education Classes 5:30 PM Bosco religious Education 6:00 PM Confessions 6:30 PM Family Religious Education 7:15 PM Men’s Bible Study WEDNESDAY,

8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM 8:15 AM Rosary 8:45 AM Mass (Michael Sudzina, Sr. ~ +Judy Zelz and Family) 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 4:30 PM Religious Education 7:00 PM Choir Practice LOTW– Growing in Christ Session II ACA Meeting Kreul LOTW Small Group THURSDAY, MARCH 19- ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 8:00 AM Adoration until 7PM 8:15 AM Rosary 8:45 AM Mass (+Joseph Finamore ~ LaRea Staub) 9:15 AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 9:30 AM Jesus’ Lovely Ladies’ Bible Study Bailey Bible Study

READINGS FOR MASS FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 15, 2020

Please keep the sick, the needs of our parish community,

and the Church in your daily prayers.

Ex 17:3-7 / Rom 5:1-2, 5-8 / Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 2 Kgs 5:1-15b / Lk 4:24-30

Dn 3:25, 34-43 / Mt 18:21-35

Dt 4:1, 5-9 / Mt 5:17-19

Hos 14:2-10 / Mk 12:28-34

Hos 6:1-6 / Lk 18:9-14

Come to the parish office to reserve this candle that will burn for a week offering

your intentions before the icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

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For all of those journeying to Spain with Fr.Grady to Walk the Camino in April...he is

hosting a meeting on SATURDAY, MARCH 21 AT 9:30AM IN THE ST. JOSEPH ROOM.

At this meeting you will receive detailed information on what to bring, what to expect and how to spiritually prepare for your Camino. Can't make the meeting? Contact Marcie (815)459-

3033 X230 to get the meeting notes. Buen Camino!

Our Retreat will take place on Saturday, March 28th.

We begin at 7:30am with continental breakfast and conclude at 5:00pm after our regularly scheduled 4:00pm Saturday Mass.

*Come hear why God is relevant and the only true source of joy!

*Learn how incredible you are and how much God loves you!

*Discover how to get more out of the Mass*

*Learn how our parish can grow to love and support each other more*

No matter where you are on your faith walk, this single day of renewal is for

YOU!

Visit our table in the Narthex or

Contact Dana Hall (630-660-5600), dmhall123@hotmail.com for information

and to register.

* Can’t attend this time? Please consider helping with prayer or a donation of a small food item** (see our “wish list” on the table in the Narthex)

Bring your sewing machine, scissors/rotary cutters, pins and seam rippers. Have a gown to donate or want to sign up to help? Email nadineberczynski@gmail.com to RSVP.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST 9:30AM – 2:30PM

LEARN TO CONVERT WEDDING DRESSES INTO

“ANGEL GOWNS”

Rest in His Arms is hosting an angel gown workshop where you can learn to convert wedding dresses into "angel gowns”. These angel gowns are given to grieving families when a baby does not make it home due to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. You'll be shown the process and will work alongside veteran gown volunteers who are there to help. Wedding dresses, patterns and samples will be provided— along with lunch!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR SAVE THE DATE!

The KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & ST. ELIZABETH ANN SETON PARISH

BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, MARCH 28TH

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM SETON HALL Appointments are encouraged. Schedule yours at donate.illinois.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5577001

VERSITI BLOOD CENTERS OF ILLINOIS

Volunteers will be needed beginning at 3:30 to help set up and then distribute the food. We appreciate

your help! Call the parish office with questions (815)459-3033. Thank You!

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As a way to express our gratitude to those who financially support our parish home, we randomly draw a monthly winner for a prime parking spot! If you are one of the many who support our parish, you will have a chance to win a reserved parking spot in the front row of the lot for a month. Every family that actively gives to our parish is automatically entered into the drawing, and one recipient is drawn.

GOAL $95,427.00

PLEDGED: $86,874.00 PAID: $78,180.00 FAMILIES PARTICIPATING: 239

Additional pledge envelopes may be found in the pews, or outside the parish office. You can also donate electronically via rockforddiocese.org.

Thank you for your generosity!

March 8 $14,850.00

Our 3% tithe this week will go to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul– to assist the organization in providing for those in need in our community.

Amount Owed (Parish Debt) Mortgage: $444,207.00 (Full mortgage payment was due 10/30/2018) Original mortgage amount $1,837,559. (2003)

Bishop Malloy will celebrate a special Mass of Thanksgiving for all who contributed to the 2019 Annual Appeal and for all those that sent prayer petitions during the appeal.

HONORING 2019 DIOCESAN APPEAL PRAYER INTENTIONS 1243 N. CHURCH STREET

CELEBRANT BISHOP DAVID J MALLOY A supper of light sandwiches will be served after Mass.

PLEASE JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY FROM 1- 2PM IN CHURCH FOR A HOLY HOUR OF REPARATION.

Please pray for all of the clergy and the Church!

Our babies are growing steadily. She is about 1 1/3 pounds. Since she's almost a foot long (about the length of an ear of corn), she cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but her body is filling out proportionally and she'll soon start to plump up. Her brain is also growing quickly now, and her taste buds are continuing to develop. Her lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help her air sacs inflate once she hits the outside world. Her skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon. She has learned to raise her eyebrows! Oh Lord, we thank You for our youngest and smallest brothers and sisters in the womb. We commend the living to Your protection and we remember those who have died. Give us the grace to confront the evil of abortion and eliminate it! We commit ourselves to be active int he Pro-Life movement and never stop defending life. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen

Respect Life

Spiritual Adoption

Fr. Grady is looking for candidates interested in heading up and rolling out our new Family Immersed Religious Education program (F.I.R.E) to our children grades K-7. This is a part time position. If interested, please submit your resume to Fr. Grady.

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Pete Aceto, Shari Anchor, Ron Bitz, Kay Bruess,

Dolores Buss, Tim Cannon, Emma Capuno, Marcia Cassin,

Fortuna Calez, Jonathan Christensen, Becky Corcoran,

Carla Decker, Jessica Diaz, Mary Diaz, Jessica Duffy,

Mia Durand, Lily Elder, Eleanor Erbes, Sandy Ferrell,

Jill Fisher, Bernadette Gates, Bruce Gielow, Howie Gielow,

Colleen Gleason, Michalene Gordon, Marilyn Gustafson,

Jack Hardt, Bill Hayes, David Hess, Marlene Hill, Pat Hill,

Tracy Holcomb, Julietta Jacobi, Leo Jerman,

Mary Ann Johnson, Carolyn Joos, Ashley Kelly, Madelynne

Kersting, Kara Kolmar, Len Korn, Trish Koval, Amberley

Kowalski, Sylvia Laux, Michelle Lee, Blanche Lichon,

Bea LoBianco, Don Luna, Dave Marsh,

Bob McCormick, David Mead, Eugene Melone, Carol Miller,

Laura Miller, Bonnie Moriarty, Stephen Morrison,

Sherry Muehlbert, Evelyn Moss, Michael O’Donnell,

Ted Ougheltree, Nicole Orfanos, Regina Oroni, Felie Onishi,

Tim Polanek, Tim Reidy, Carolyn Regini, Laura Salata,

Judy Schroeder, Victor Schuett, Marianne Schulze,

Mary Skipper, Richard Sloan, Linda Slatter, Lawrence Smith,

Phil Stasenka, Caliope Sudzina, Kristen Thomas,

Scott Tober, Regina Trasga, Brad Toman, Carl Vanisi,

Lawrence Vanderleest, Jessica VanHorn, Daniel Wilczak,

Beverly Wasilk, Cora Paige Wasilk, John Gordon Wasilk,

John Patrick Wasilk, Bart Wisz, and Jim Wolfe

THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS remind us of what Jesus suffered and endured for us. In an effort to increase our gratitude to Jesus and our prayer life, we will be praying this devotion together in the Church the remaining Fridays of Lent both at 9:30AM after the morning Mass, and again at 7:00PM the same evening. You are encouraged to join our Deacons and fellow parishioners for the Stations of the Cross. Each of the Friday evenings is sponsored by a ministry. Some of the evenings will have themed prayers for the stations.

Go to the Fish Fry for some great food and fellowship, then join us for the Stations of the Cross:

March 20th Bereavement Ministry– Grief Support March 27th Impactful Women’s Group April 3rd Knights of Columbus

Saturday, March 28th CHURCH OF HOLY APOSTLES

5211 W. Bull Valley Road, McHenry

9:30AM Registration and Continental Breakfast 10:00AM Fr. Paul Lipinski “Spirituality in Our Society” Free time for Reconciliation and shopping at the bookstore 12:00PM Lunch

Raffle Tickets will be sold with proceeds going to Refuge for Women.

1:00PM Chicago area City Director for Refuge for Women, Karen Schultz will speak on human trafficking in the area. We will close our day with a social ending about 3:00pm Cost is $10

Reservations preferred, but walk-ins are always welcome. Please make your check out to McHenry Deanery CCW.

For more information, contact: Barb Russell (815) 385-0024 or email: babs4154@yahoo.com

As the March 17 primary Election Day in Illinois draws near, so does the expected challenge to Illinois' Parental Notice of Abortion law. The current law requires only that a parent or legal guardian be notified when a minor seeks an abortion. It does not require consent. The law also provides for exceptions and includes a judicial waiver for those children who have been physically or sexually abused. Every state bordering Illinois – Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Iowa – requires at least parental notification. After the primary, lawmakers in Springfield are poised to amend or repeal the current law – which is an affront to parents in Illinois. The Catholic Conference of Illinois is partnering with all 6 dioceses in Illinois to offer Life Advocacy Days, allowing pro-life pilgrims to travel to the Illinois Capitol to lobby their lawmakers on the benefits of the current law. Let your voice be heard! Be a part of the Diocese of Rockford Life Advocacy Day on Wednesday, March 25th. The Day will include an informative training session provided by the staff of the Catholic Conference of Illinois prior to our meetings with the legislators. Lunch will be provided.

Visit www.rockforddiocese.org/life for more details and to sign up online. Questions? Contact the Life & Family Evangelization Office at life@rockforddiocese.org or (815) 399-4300.

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Are you, or someone you know in immediate need of temporary financial assistance? Our St. Vincent dePaul Society is here to help.

Call the SVdP Helpline (815)701-2737

• ADD A FAMILY MEMBER • SET UP A WEDDING OR BAPTISM • REGISTER AS A NEW PARISHIONER • CHANGE YOUR PHONE NUMBER, ADDRESS OR EMAIL ADDRESS • HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ONLINE GIVING ANSWERED • STOP YOUR WEEKLY ENVELOPES IF YOU HAVE AUTOMATIC PAYMENTS THRU ONLINE GIVING

(815) 459-3033

The proceeds from this annual parish fundraiser will go to our Youth Mission Team and to the financial needs of the parish of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. We appreciate your support! the menu

*fried walleye * fried pollock * baked cod * fried shrimp

*hush puppies * mac & cheese *cheese pizza * french fries *coleslaw variety *desserts *lemonade * fruit punch

*coffee * soda/pop available for $1

prices

adults $14.95 children(6-12 years) $8.95 seniors $12.95 fish fry volunteers $6.00

Cash/check/Visa/ MasterCard accepted

4:30 -7:30pm

MINISTRY EXPO

Our 2019 Ministry Expo was a huge success! Every ministry (yes, every one!) gained new members! What a gift for the parish! The 2020 Ministry Expo will be after all weekend Masses November 14/15. All ministry heads, mark your calendar and plan ahead! More info coming early Fall. If you would like to join a new Ministry, please do not wait until the Expo in the Fall! You can join anytime. New members are always welcome! Go to our parish website under “Ministries” and use the contact information to get yourself on the ministry’s list!

We warmly welcome the newest members of our parish family~

Miss Alyssa Binkowski Mr. & Mrs. Scott and Liza Brand

Ms. Jill Cosatino Ms. Lisa Curran

Miss Bernice Herrera Mr. & Mrs. John and Mary Marzalik

Mr. Edward and Rosemary Zimmerman

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Our Easter Giving Tree still has several Gift Card tags available to help families in need through our St. Vincent dePaul Society. Please take a tag or 2 if you are able. All gift cards should be returned with the amount notated on the card) to the lock box near the tree by next Sunday, March 22nd so they may be distributed to the families in plenty of

time before Easter.

Thank you for your generosity ~

May your Lenten journey be fruitful and blessed.

Drop in the RCIA class on any given Sunday at 10:45AM in the St. Joseph room. Each week, a different topic will be covered explaining a piece of the Catholic faith. Everyone is

welcome to sit in on any of the classes.

On Sunday, March 22, the topic will be The Fifth and Sixth Commandments

Respect Life Baby Bottle Campaign

Pick up a baby bottle in the Narthex and

fill it with bills, change, or checks

for Informed Choices Pregnancy Center in Crystal Lake— to help mothers in need who chose life for their babies. Please return your filled bottles by April

5th.(Palm Sunday) Thank You!

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, FR. GRADY HAS MADE THE PASTORAL DECISION TO SUSPEND INDEFINITELY THE COMMUNAL EXPRESSION OF THE SIGN OF PEACE AT ALL MASSES, BOTH WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND MASSES. Please remember that in the current celebration of the Mass and its rubrics, the communal sign of peace is ALWAYS seen as optional and is NOT required. What is required, and will continue to be expressed at Mass, is the official Sign of Peace expressed between the celebrant and the people. As we always do, the celebrant will say “The peace of the Lord be with you always.” The people will respond “And with your spirit.” This is the Sign of Peace in the Mass. What will change is that the Deacon or Priest will NOT add “Let us offer each other the sign of peace.” We will instead immediately begin singing/reciting the Agnus Dei or the Lamb of God. Let us continue to pray for those in the healthcare industry who are on the front lines dealing with the Coronavirus, as well as the scientific and medical communities— that answers and remedies will be found soon.

THE FIRE WITHIN

This is very true! I always have a pilgrimage in the works. Interested in going to Spain, France and Italy this fall? (No worries Coronavirus will be long gone by then!) Pick up a flyer in the Narthex. This is a great trip for a great price. We have room for (4) more pilgrims as of printing of this bulletin. Can't afford or don't want to travel that far or be gone for that long? We have a great little 2 day trip planned for June 25 & 26. Grab flyers for both of these pilgrimages in the Narthex. Looking for options for 2021? Stop in and see me. I have other things cooking :-) Marcie G. Director of Evangelization

Help bring a strong Catholic voice to the State Capitol on issues of human life and dignity, education, immigration, and social justice by joining the Illinois catholic Advocacy network (I-Can)

“Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind to God, subjects one flesh to the Spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity.” —St. Augustine

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Marriage Tip: Have you prayed together during Lent (not just grace before meals)? Try saying a prayer together before bedtime or share your reflections on a short passage of Scripture. “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst.” Let Jesus fill your thirst for a blessed marriage. Participate in an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend:

APRIL 17-19 IN BROOKFIELD, WI JUNE 26-28 IN ROCKFORD, IL SEPT. 11-13 IN GENEVA, IL

For more information, go to alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

Continuing on towards Easter we would like our parish family to get to know those who are currently in RCIA or our Adult Confirmation Classes. Who are the newest Catholics of our parish family and what can we learn about them? This week we feature newest Catholics of our parish family and what can we learn about them? This week we feature Evangeline Sanchez, one of our Adult Confirmation Candidates.

Tell us something about yourself: I am 24 years old. I have two adorable dogs, Prince & Canelo. I currently work at Alexian Brothers Hospital as a registrar.

What motivated you to want to complete your Sacraments? I have been wanting to finish my sacraments for a while and many things lined up this year giving me the opportunity to complete my Confirmation.

What are you most looking forward to about your Sacraments? I am looking forward to growing closer to God and to having a better understanding of the Bible.

Thanks Evangeline...we are praying for you and can't wait until the Easter Vigil when we will see you Confirmed.

Love, Your St. EAS Family

Looking for a short, unique, holy and fun getaway this summer? Join Fr. Grady as he heads to a couple of fascinating spots in the Midwest. The first stop will be the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John, IN. Here we will have a private Mass and walk the inspiring outdoor stations of the Cross that talk to you. (If you are unable to walk there are golf carts to take you). At this shrine you will find one of the best Catholic gift stores in the country. From here we will head to rural Indiana and visit a working vineyard where we will take a tour and do some wine tasting. Don't drink wine? No worries, we have other options for you. We will stay overnight in Terre Haute, IN.

On Friday, we will head to the Shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guerin in St. Mary of the Woods, IN. This great saint is buried in this awe-inspiring shrine. It is without a doubt the most

beautiful church in all of Indiana! The Adoration Chapel will take your breath away! We will celebrate a private Mass, take a tour, have some private prayer time and shop in their massive gift shop. Travel on a coach bus as Fr. Grady leads the group in prayer and fellowship. This is a fun trip not to be missed! The cost is $225 per person double occupancy. Departure from St. EAS at 7AM on Thursday, June 25th. We will return approximately 6PM on Friday, June 26th. Pick up a flyer in the Narthex or contact Marcie (815)459-3033 X230 for more information. Register in the parish office.

Defeated by your empty bank account? Paycheck to paycheck living

is no longer an option. Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts will teach you how to take control of your money.

SIGN UP FOR FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY: Thursdays, 7:00 - 9:00PM Starts: Thursday, April 30

St. Margaret Mary Ministry Center Room 3

Coordinator: Garry & Arla Thomas Contact Info: 847-658-1585 getart@flash.net

Join us in praying parts of the Liturgy of the Hours (also known as the Breviary or Divine Office) each Tuesday morning at 8AM for Morning Prayer and each Thursday evening at 6:45PM for Evening Prayer.

The Liturgy of the Hours is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. The Hours are a meditative dialogue on the mystery of Christ, using scripture and prayer. Clergy and religious have a canonical obligation to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.

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To you, O Blessed Joseph, do we come in our tribulation, and having implored the help of your most holy Spouse, we confidently invoke your patronage also.

Through that charity which bound you to the Immaculate Virgin Mother of God and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to regard the inheritance which Jesus Christ has purchased by his Blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities.

O most watchful guardian of the Holy Family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ; O most loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence; O our most mighty protector, be kind to us, and from Heaven assist us in our struggle with the power of darkness.

As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God's Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity; Shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection, so that supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in Heaven. Amen

Sign up to host the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima in your home. Invite family and friends to join in prayer to Mary for your own petitions, our church’s petitions and the petitions of the world. If interested in hosting our Lady for 13 days, please contact Rosemarie Krieb @ 224 636-2963.

The Knights have councils in over a dozen countries. Knights are active in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, Dominican Republic, Poland, Panama, Guatemala, Lithuania, Bahamas, Saint Lucia, South Korea, Ukraine and more! Our Council is named after St Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native born North American to be canonized a Saint.

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Position Needed: Emergency Assistance Caseworker Catholic Charities– Diocese of Rockford

Seeking a part-time employee for the Emergency Assistance Program in the McHenry office. For more information regarding this position, please email Amber Emmert, Emergency Assistance Supervisor, at aemert@rockforddiocese.org

THE ROCKFORD DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

is proud to announce the speaker at this year’s convention is Deborah Marqui. Deborah will speak on “Centering Prayer”.

SATURDAY, APRIL 4 CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER

1243 N. Church Street , Rockford REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN AT 9:00AM

After a short business meeting MASS AT 11:00AM WITH BISHOP MALLOY

followed by a CATERED LUNCH FEATURED SPEAKER: Deborah Marqui

RAFFLE PRIZES Send $25 registration check payable to RDCCW Convention by March 25 to:

Jean Nosek 12719 Legend Lake Drive Roscoe, IL 61073

For more information contact Jean at jeannosek@gmail.com; 815-389-3259.

March 19th is the Feast of St. Joseph, spouse of the Virgin Mary, foster father of Jesus, and patron saint of the universal Church This prayer to Saint Joseph was composed by Pope Leo XIII in his 1889 encyclical, Quamquam Pluries. It is customarily added to the prayers following the Rosary, but is an excellent daily intercessory prayer for these times in which we live.

Daily Lenten Lessons on the Mass Listen at the top and bottom of each hour on the free app, or receive them daily by signing up:

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Parish Information

Telephone: Parish Office (815) 459-3033 FAX (815) 459-3040 Religious Education (815) 459-3096 Office Hours: MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY: 9:15AM to 4:00PM FRIDAYS 9:15AM- 12:00 NOON SUNDAYS 9:00-11:00AM Mailing Address: 1023 McHenry Avenue Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Parish Web Site: www.elizabethannseton.org St. Vincent dePaul Helpline: (815) 701-2737

Parish Staff Gayle Dirksen, Director of Music Susan Dunham, Receptionist Marcie Girolamo, Administrative Assistant to the Clergy; Director of Evangelization Donna Graham, Bulletin Editor Deborah Japsen, Receptionist Laura Knipp, Director of Youth Ministry Paul Komis, Custodian Mike Scronce, Coordinator of Building Maintenance Patti Scronce, R.E. Administrative Assistant Vicky Serio, Director of Religious Education Sue Schulz, Parish Business Manager New Parishioners All adult (high school graduates and older) and new parishioners are requested to register through the parish office. Please call the parish office at (815) 459-3033 to register. Though all are welcome, regular attendance at Sunday Mass does not automatically make one a registered member of the parish. We look forward to having you as a member of our parish family!

Moving? If you are moving, please notify the parish office at (815)459-3033 with any changes of address or phone number(s). This will help ensure that our parish records are accurate.

Website Please refer to the parish website elizabethannseton.org. for additional information and on-line bulletins. If you would like a parish event or ministry information posted on the site, please send a detailed email to: website@elizabethannseton.org.

Weekly Bulletin Articles All articles for the weekly bulletin must be submitted via email by 12:00PM on the Wednesday a week before the desired publication weekend (10 days prior to publication date). Articles should be e-mailed directly to: parishbulletin@elizabethannseton.org.

Requirements for Baptism In order to have your child baptized at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the following is required:

• To be a registered member of our parish. • Attend a Baptismal Preparation class (call the Parish Office to register for this class

in advance as space is limited). For your convenience, you may attend the class before your child is born.

• Schedule the Baptism- the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month following the 11:15AM Mass (12:30PM Baptismal Service).

Sacrament of Marriage One or both of the engaged couple should be a registered member of the parish. Wedding arrangements need to be made at least six months in advance. Please call the Parish Office to begin the process.

Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick Please call the parish office if a loved one is seriously ill or in the hospital.

Becoming a Catholic If you are interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith, please call the parish office. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program begins in the fall and concludes with Easter.

St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School St. Thomas the Apostle School is a Catholic Pre-K through 8th grade elementary school serving the parish communities of St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Every student in our Catholic school receives a strong foundation in all core subjects— Religion, Reading, English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, along with regular classes in Spanish, Computer Technology, Music, Art and Physical Education. For more information, please contact Gina Houston, principal, at (815) 459-0496. www.stthomascl.org

Marian Central Catholic High School Marian Central Catholic High School is a college preparatory Catholic high school. The school shares with parents and the parishes of the McHenry Deanery in the teaching mission of the Church. It is supported by the 17 Catholic parishes in McHenry County. For more information, please call the school (815) 338-4220.

Religious Education Religious Education (K-7) classes are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year at the church. There are three sessions: Tuesday (4:30- 6:00PM and 6:30- 8:00PM) and Wednesday (4:30- 6:00PM). A two year preparation is required before students can receive their Sacraments. For more information, please call the Religious Education office.(X223)

Youth Ministry Youth Ministry is for grades 9-12. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received after two years preparation (8th-9th grade). Youth Ministry is a year-round program with extra activities which include spiritual and social events. For more information, please call the Youth Ministry Office.(X231)

Ministry of Care If you or a family member is ill, homebound, or unable to get to Church for Sunday Mass and would like to have Holy Communion or a visit, please call the parish office. Your needs are very important to us.

Prayer Chain If you have a loved one in need of prayers, please call the parish office or e-mail the office at parish.office@elizabethannseton.org with your prayer request for special needs.