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Holy Family Catholic Church Building Community · Making Disciples

4401 Highcrest Rd., Rockford, Illinois 61107 815-398-4280

Confessions: Saturday at 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM Formed.org—parish code bb85df | info@holyfamilyrockford.org | St. Vincent de Paul 815-986-5825

Teresa Field, Parish Nurse 815-298-8138

Rev. Phillip A. Kaim, Pastor pkaim@rockforddiocese.org

Rev. Charles Fitzpatrick cfitzpatrick@rockforddiocese.org

Rev. Kenneth Wasilewski, in residence

November 25, 2018 Christ the King Sunday

Inside this issue: Our Woman of the Year!! Our Youth Ministry Fundraiser The Women’s Guild Morning of Reflection

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The 3 H’s As I have mentioned recently in my homilies at all our Masses, part of the revival that is going on in some Catholic churches surround the “Sunday experience,” consisting of a major upgrade and different approach to the three “Hs,” Hospitality, Hymns and Homilies. A month ago we featured hospitality; two weeks ago it was hymns. You can hear the homilies on our website. I won’t be giving a homily about the third “H,” homilies, but that doesn’t mean it is being neglected. Last week Fr. Fitzpatrick and Deacon Zammuto went to a workshop on homilies at Mundelein Seminary put on by the Liturgical Institute. We are always looking at ways to improve our preaching and any suggestions you have are welcome. This is another area where we can learn from Protestant preachers. I admire many of them for their preaching skills, even if I disagree with some of their theology. One thing we all have to realize in this area is that we have to work within our God- given talents and use the style that best fits us. Quarterbacks are often taught that as well—to work within their abilities, and a good coach will design his playbook around the quarterback’s strengths and weaknesses. It’s no different here with homilies—so don’t expect the next Venerable Fulton Sheen in the next few weeks! But we will get better, within our skill set, temperament and preaching abilities. One thing I have adapted from Catholic revival books is preaching at all the Masses when I feel there is a message all of you need to hear. That has turned out to be once every six weeks on average, but it really varies. Just this fall I have preached at all the Masses for: “Time” weekend, “Talent” weekend, Planned Giving, Hospitality and now Hymns.

Bataan Death March Memorial Close out coming soon! Although the Memorial March is not until St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2019 registration for it closes soon. The last date to register is Friday, December 14. If you have been considering going, sign up today! Questions about the March? Email or call me at pkaim@rockforddiocese.org or 815-398-4280. The flyer with all the information you need to sign up is in the narthex by the bulletin boards. Keep in mind there are two marches—one for 14.2 miles and one for 26.2 miles. You can do either and judging by the sign ups so far, we have about half in each group.

Pictured above: One of the marchers greets one of the Bataan Death March survivors. It’s been a tradition for the Death March survivors to greet those who marched at the finish line.

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From the desk of Fr. Kaim

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,

Fr. Kaim, S.T.L.

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Holy Family Catholic Church · Rockford | 3 Silver Linings, Finding Joy

Even in Depression

Join us for this special discussion on

November 27 at 1:00 PM in the

Hospitality Room.

Deacon Information Day Catholic Men ages 35-55, have you ever thought about serving the Lord in His Church as a Permanent Deacon? Has anyone told you that you would make a great Deacon? Fr. Ken Wasilewski is holding a Dea-

con Information Day for men and

their wives who are interested in the

formation process on December 1, 2018, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

at the Diocesan Administration Building. Please call the Office of

the Permanent Diaconate at 815-399-4300 to register.

Our 2018

Women of the Year

Mary Kay Garganera

Mary Kay Garganera is inspired each day by the people around her both

in her career with financials and in her volunteer work. She is married to

Othello and has been for 34 years. She has 4 married children and six

(soon to be seven) grandchildren. Formerly employed by RSM US LLP as

Senior Director for 32 years, she is currently employed at Accelerated

Machine Design and Engineering as their CFO. Because of her experience

in doing financials, Mary Kay has served the parish well as their Parish Finance Chairman,

Treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary and St. Vincent de Paul, as well as a Collection Coun-

ter. Recently, she helped raise money for Holy Family's Capital Campaign and served on the

Cabinet. She is a regular adorer in the Adoration Chapel, serves as a Eucharistic Minister,

serves on the Building and Grounds Committee and is a Seven Sisters Apostolate. She

served as Religious Education teacher while her children were in CCD classes and, as a Boost-

er Club member and treasurer during their 12 years of time at Guilford HS. In the commu-

nity she is actively involved on the Winnebago County CASA Board and is a past treasurer.

Mary Kay will be honored along with other women of the Rockford Deanery at a Banquet

sponsored by the DCCW at Giovanni's on Sunday, January 27, 2019. More information about

the dinner will be forthcoming.

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Monday, November 26, Weekday

6:30 +Maura Hurless

8:30 +Kathy Anderson

+Melinda Hagaman

Tuesday, November 27, Weekday

6:30 +Gertrud Grundy

8:30 +Ellen Weust

Wednesday, November 28, Weekday

6:30 +Frank Zimmerman

8:30 +Phil Armato

+Mike Stahl

Thursday, November 29, Weekday

6:30 +Gene Hlousek

8:30 ++Gary & Jodi Biederer

Friday, November 30, St. Andrew, Apostle

6:30 +Michael Jackson

8:30 +Dolly Azar McKirgan

Emma Stieglitz

Saturday, December 1, Weekday

8:30 +Max Von Arx

1st Sunday of Advent

4:30 +Pauline Pirages

+Don Engel Sunday, December 2, First Sunday of Advent

6:30 +Hau Van Nguyen

8:00 +Rita Vant

9:30 +Ginger Ingrassia Borst

11:00 Youth of America

Rene LeFrancois

12:30 +Gardenia VanKessel

6:00 For the People of Holy Family

Due to early bulletin transmission time, we were unable to have the totals for November 17/18 in before we transmitted. We will include the weekly totals in our next bulletin.

November

Tuesday, November 27 Living with Depression ~ 1 PM Friday, November 30 Advent by Candlelight ~ 6 PM

December

December 1/2 & 8/9 Ladies Auxiliary Poinsettia Sales & Youth Group Fundraiser Monday, December 3 Holy Dusters Friday, December 7 Vigil Mass at 5:30 PM Saturday, December 8 Holy Day Masses 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM The Star movie at noon Sunday, December 16 2019 Calendars available Sunday, December 16 Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Masses 4:00, 4:15 (gym), 6:00 & 10:00 PM Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day Masses 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 AM

Maintenance Position Holy Family is currently looking for a full-time maintenance person. Requirements are: need to have a background in electrical, plumbing, carpentry and small motors. Holy Family offers benefits to full-time employees. Please send resume to dcruden@holyfamilyrockford.org or mail to Holy Family Parish, attn.: Dianna Cruden, 4401 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL 61107.

250 parishioners were in attendance at the first night of our Parish Mission, and it held steady throughout the week.

POINSETTIAS FOR THE ALTAR

It's time to think about decorating the church for Christmas. The Ladies Auxiliary will be selling poinsettias before and after all Masses on Dec 1 and 2 and Dec 8 and 9, the cost is $15.00 a plant. You can pay with cash or a check made out to Holy Family Church, with poinsettia in the memo space. We always have such a good response to this that we want to say thank you in advance.

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Man couldn’t walk for 10 years, but his own stem cells changed everything - Nancy Flanders, www.liveaction.org, writes, “Roy Palmer has multiple sclerosis (MS) and has been unable to walk. Seeing two people who entered the hospital in a wheel chair and left walking, he wanted to try the experimental treatment known as HSCT, hematopoi-

etic stem cell transplantation. The risks didn’t deter him from attempting the treatment. The doctors took his own stem cells, did chemotherapy to kill his immune system and finally, ’rebooted’ his immune system with the stem cells they removed. Within just two days of receiving his stem cells, he could feel his left leg, calling it a ‘miracle.’ According to the Charlotte Lozier Institute (CLI), adult stem cells have been used to help over a mil-lion people so far, and there are over 3,500 ongoing or completed clinical trials involving adult stem cells, treat-ing heart damage, stroke damage, sickle cell anemia, spinal cord injury, and more. According to the CLI, treat-ments using controversial embryonic stem cells have yet to reveal any validated success stories.” (https://tinyurl.com/ydfzl9lq) Pro-life bright spots in the 2018 midterm elections - Kathy Schiffer, www.ncregister.com, writes, “Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment which said that unborn babies have a right to life. The amendment also guarantees that ‘the constitution of this state does not protect the right to abortion or require the funding of abortion.’ [unlike in Illinois where taxpayers fund Medicaid abortions.] In West Virginia, voters approved a constitutional amendment which states that there is no ‘right to abortion.’” (https://tinyurl.com/ycu6mb73) Trump Administration updates conscience exemptions for contraceptive mandate - Catholic News Agency, “The Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury, and Labor released two updated rules concerning conscience protections for organizations and individuals in relation the HHS contraceptive mandate. The Little Sisters of the Poor are finally released from the man-date. The new rules also cover nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and individuals that have ‘non-religious moral convictions’ opposed to the services covered by the man-date.” (https://tinyurl.com/ycxbe6c4) Save the Date - December 8, 2018 The National Night of Prayer for the Unborn will be held from 8:00pm-midnight at St. Rita’s Parish, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, Rockford.

The STAR Movie December 8 at NOON in the Family Room

December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation. Please join us for Mass 10:30 AM and then head downstairs for snacks and the movie. Come with your sleeping bags, pillows, or comfy chairs and sit back, relax and be thoroughly entertained with this

awesome animated movie. Bring the whole family. Popcorn, snacks and drinks will be provided. Free-will offerings will be appreciated.

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Adult Rosary Group Please join us December 6 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the Msgr. Bales meeting room where we make cord and bead rosaries. We are growing in number and that is awesome! All are welcome to come and learn the art of making a rosary.

Moms ROCK

Please join us December 5, from 9:30-11:00 AM in the Family Room for a morning of togetherness and yummy treats. We will discuss the Prologue and chapters 1 & 2 of our book Who Does He Say You Are. Please bring a dish to pass—perhaps a favorite Christmas appetiz-er or a special treat. RSVP to Barb at 815-398-4280. Child care is available. Please let us know how many children will be coming.

Religious Education Next Sunday, December 2, will be our Family Faith Morning. Please bring a dish to pass. Doors will open at 9:00 AM on the 2nd and we will begin our Family time at 9:30 AM. Have a blessed week and we’ll see you in December.

Advent by Candlelight Please keep the women of our parish in your prayers as we come together the evening of November 30 for prayer, food and fellowship. Photos to come!

Morning Coffee with Women’s Guild We enjoy great coffee and conversation at Mary’s Market in the Edgebrook Shopping Center. Gather-ing date and time is Tuesday, November 27 after the 8:30 Mass (around 9:00 AM). Newcomers are always welcomed!

HOLY FAMILY WOMEN'S GUILD ADVENT MORNING OF REFLECTION Friday, December 7

Following the 8:30 AM Mass, in the Family Room Our speaker this year will be Carol Sullivan. She will be presenting “Mary…Our Guiding Story and Model”. Like Mary, we are co-creators with God of new life in many, many ways. We can learn so much from Mary because . . . Mary’s story is our story!!! “Gift” yourself this Advent with a morning just for you and your feminine spirituality as revealed to us through the life of Mother Mary. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. Light refreshments will be served. Please call or email: Paula Mortenson - cell # 815-520-2807 or email: pmrtnsn@yahoo.com if you plan to attend.

Presence Saint Anne Center Auxiliary Annual Bake Sale and Used Book Sale from 7 AM to 2 PM on Friday, November 30 in the center lobby. Come and enjoy home-baked goods and browse a supply of books for the winter months!

We are in need of brown paper bags for our monthly food collection.

Please put in the food pantry closet.

Adult Faith Formation “Prayer”

Starts January 7, 2019

Our winter program is: Prayer: Find-

ing intimacy with God by Tim Gray. It

is a 6-week series and will begin

Monday, January 7, 2019 at 7:00

PM or Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at

9:15 AM. This beautiful workbook is

$20.00.

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Ladies Dinner Out at Tavern on Clark!

The Giving Tree Program

Our Giving Tree Program is back up and ready for the Christmas Season!

We are also looking for $25 gift cards from local grocery stores, (Aldi, Save-A-Lot, Walmart, Meijer, etc.) to

help offset or provide a Christmas dinner for a family in need, and gas cards.

Walmart, Meijer, Woodman’s and Target cards are available at the

Harte Center Offices OR you can drop your $25 check in the Sunday collection

with Giving Tree on the envelope and we will take care of it for you! Other items needed:

LARGE Christmas gift bags and/or tissue paper.

Donate items on one or more of the following weekends This weekend November 24-25—paper products and diapers Week 2—Dec. 1–2 ................................... cleaning products/toiletries Week 3—Dec. 8-9 ................................... hats, gloves, scarves, mittens, socks, and underwear for children and adults Week 4—Dec. 15-16 ................................ non-perishable food

These items will be distributed by Catholic Charities,

St. Elizabeth Center, and St. Vincent de Paul Society to individuals in need. Holy Family parishioners have a reputation for caring and sharing. Thank you for your generosity to those less fortunate.

Christmas Mass Times

Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Church

4:15 PM Meilinger Gym 6:00 PM

9:30 PM—Carols and Anthems 10:00 PM

Christmas Day

7:00, 9:00 & 11:00 AM

Giving to Others ~ Community Service

Our Holy Family School student, Iris Harradine, will be collecting items for Rock House Kids who are in need of small items such as: matchbox cars, play doh, cards, lip balm, coloring books and crayons. Items can be placed in the red bin by the Christmas trees.

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Congratulations Julianna!

Julianna was given a ride to school on a firetruck by placing

first in her grade level in the city's Fire Prevention Poster con-

test.