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

Mr. Kenneth Giacone Dr. Richard Marcantonio

Saturday 4:00PM Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, and 11:15AM

Monday thru Saturday 8:45AM

Monday thru Saturday 8:15AM

Monday thru Saturday immediately following the 8:45AM Mass

Tuesdays 6- 6:45pm Saturday 9:15- 10:00AM 3:00- 3:45PM

(CURRENTLY IN THE PARISH OFFICE ENTER THROUGH THE NARTHEX DOORS)

(CURRENTLY CLOSED)

2nd Weekend of the Month at all Masses

4th Weekend of the Month at all Masses

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

following Wednesday morning.

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This week, the blue Our Lady of Perpetual Help sanctuary candle

will burn for the intentions of

The St. E.A.S. Staff & Volunteers

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED 8:00AM Mass (Linda Andre ~ Phyllis Bibbo) 9:30AM Mass (Living & Deceased Members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton) 11:15AM Mass (+William Strong ~ +Bohdam Szarleg) 12:30PM Baptisms

8:15AM Rosary 8:45AM Mass (+Vicenta Emnace ~ +Diane Basso) 9:15AM Divine Mercy Chaplet

8:15AM Rosary 8:45AM Mass (Scotty Girolamo ~ +Raymond Tapper) 9:15AM Divine Mercy Chaplet 1:00PM Holy Hour of Reparation (dial-in prayer) 6:00PM Confessions (Parish Office Reception Area)

8:15AM Rosary 8:45AM Mass (+Maggie Youel ~ Ben Youel) 9:15AM Divine Mercy Chaplet

8:15AM Rosary 8:45AM Mass (+Liborio Ferracane ~ Francis Cappello) 9:15AM Divine Mercy Chaplet

8:15AM Rosary 8:45AM Mass (The Guy Family ~ Linda Burke) 9:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet

8:15AM Rosary 8:45AM Mass Francis Cappello ~ Phyllis Bibbo)9:30AM Divine Mercy Chaplet Confessions (Parish Office Reception Area) 3:00PM Confessions (Parish Office Reception Area) 4:00PM* Mass (+Bill Strong ~ Donald Andre)

*These Masses will be live-streamed on Go to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church channel.

Please keep the sick, the needs of our parish community, and the Church in your daily prayers.

Is 60:1-6 / Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6 / Mt 2:1-12

1 Jn 3:22—4:6 / Mt 4:12-17, 23-25

1 Jn 4:7-10 / Mk 6:34-44

1 Jn 4:11-18 / Mk 6:45-52

1 Jn 4:19—5:4 / Lk 4:14-22a

1 Jn 5:5-13 / Lk 5:12-16

1 Jn 5:14-21 / Jn 3:22-30

Is 42:1-4, 6-7 / Acts 10:34-38 / Mk 1:7-11 or Is 55:1-11 / 1 Jn 5:1-9 / Mk 1:7-11

Epiphany The revelation (Theophany) of God incarnate as Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity, the feast commemorates principally (but not solely) the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child, and thus Jesus' physical manifestation to the Gentiles.

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In many Central and Eastern European countries, families celebrate Epiphany by inscribing the

letters CMB above their doors with a cross (+) between each letter. This is done every year on

January 6th, Epiphany. Epiphany commemorates the arrival of the Magi. Many people ascribe the

letters to represent the initial of the names of the Magi: Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar (according to

legend). The letters actually represent the Latin phrase "Christus Mansionem Benedicat,' which

means "May Christ bless this home”.

The inscription is left there until it is worn off or replaced the following year at Epiphany. This

expresses our belief that the Lord remains with His people throughout the year.

At Mass today, chalk will be blessed that we can use to bless our homes.

Traditionally the blessing is done by either a priest or the father of the family. This blessing can be performed simply by just

writing the inscription and offering a short prayer:

Lord, as we begin a new year in this home, we ask your protection and seek your guidance as we welcome others into our

hearts and our homes. May our visitors always find the presence of Jesus in this dwelling and within us. Please bless our

home and all who enter it. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

EPIPHANY CHALK BLESSING

Over the inside of your front door (on the lintel, if possible) use the blessed chalk and write the initials of the Three Wise Men (CMB) with crosses (+) between— as well as before and after each letter. Then write the year, breaking up the numbers and the year so that they fall on both sides of the initials. It should look like this:

“20“ is the millennium and century, the “C” stands for Caspar, the “M” for Melchior, the “B for Balthasar, and the “21” is the decade and year.

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Start the New Year out right by enriching your marriage~

“They prostrated themselves and did him homage.”

As we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, let us give homage to the presence of God in our marriages by participating in a virtual Worldwide Marriage Encounter from the comfort of your home. There is a virtual experience JANUARY 12TH - FEBRUARY 2ND, in a series with 2 sessions per week for 3 weeks each session lasting approximately 2 hours each.

We will also offer a virtual experience during Lent, FEBRUARY 18TH -MARCH 31ST, one session each week.

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

• REGISTER AS A NEW PARISHIONER • ADD A FAMILY MEMBER • SET UP A BAPTISM OR WEDDING • UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION • HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING ONLINE GIVING ANSWERED • DISCONTINUE YOUR WEEKLY ENVELOPES IF YOU USE ONLINE GIVING

(815) 459-3033

New 2021 Religious Art Liturgical Calendars are available in the Narthex. They are free to take for yourself, family or friends!

If you didn’t get a Christmas gift from the parish, or if you would like extra, they are available on the counter in the Narthex while supplies last. Look for the red envelopes.

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JOSEPH OF NAZARETH: THE STORY OF THE MAN CLOSEST TO CHRIST

The first feature film ever on the story of St. Joseph, who was

a carpenter, the husband of Mary, and the foster father of

Jesus Christ. Scripture tells us that St. Joseph was a ""just

man"" and that God gave him the most daunting task ever

asked of a man–to be the husband of the woman who would

give birth to the Messiah and the father and protector of this

Holy Family. He would be the man closest to Christ.

Starring Tobias Moretti in a manly, appealing performance, we

are shown the human, noble, and deeply spiritual aspects of

Joseph the carpenter, son of David,

servant of God, and loving husband

of Mary. He is presented as a man of

faith who must grapple greatly with

the profound mysteries of the

miraculous conception, the Virgin

Birth, the Incarnation of the Son of God, and the incredible

challenges of protecting and raising Jesus amidst the threats

on his life from the moment of his birth and beyond.

As Joseph is informed by God's messengers about trusting

and following his plan for Christ, the dangerous flight into

Egypt to save his child, and finally returning to Nazareth to

raise Jesus, this lovely film presents beautiful vignettes of

these and other powerful scenes in the life of the young Christ

and the Holy Family that are authentic and inspiring.

1 hour 37 min.

Register for your FREE subscription to all

FORMED has to offer on our parish website!

O U R FORMED P I C K O F T H E WE E K Are you a baptized Catholic adult

who has received your

First Holy Communion,

but was never confirmed?

Do you want to complete your Sacraments of Initiation and receive the full outpouring

of the Holy Spirit that is received in the Sacrament of Confirmation?

Beginning February 7th, we are offering a 4-week+ Intensive Catechism class designed

to reintroduce (or introduce) you to the core teachings of the Catholic Faith with an emphasis on Confirmation. Along with the 4 Catechism Classes, you will also need to

attend the Spirit-filled LIGHT OF THE WORLD RETREAT (Saturday, February 20th—Monday, February 22)

which is 2 full days and one evening. The Classes, along with the Retreat will help prepare you to receive the sacrament. The established class dates are: February 7,14, 21 and 28th Upon completion of the 4 classes and the LOTW Retreat, you will then be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, April 3rd at the Easter Vigil. It's that simple! Please realize that because this is such a condensed Confirmation catechism, you MUST attend ALL 4 classes and the LOTW Retreat.. If you would like to sign up, or if you have more questions, please contact Marcie in the parish office (815)459-3033 X230.

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BUDGETED ACTUAL %

December 20 $14,975. $20,264. +35% Christmas $20,566. December 27 $14.975 $11,534. -23%

Amount Owed (Parish Debt) Mortgage: $410,207.00 (Full mortgage payment was due 10/30/2018) Original mortgage amount $1,837,559. (2003)

FOR YOUR PERSONAL PRAYER INTENTIONS

Fr. Grady has set up a personal/private email for you to send your personal prayer intentions to him if the

pandemic keeps you isolated.

pray4me@elizabethannseton.org

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. The winner of the parking spot for the month of January is:

Pete Aceto, Shari Anchor, William Becker, Ron Bitz,

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

Fortuna Calez, John Chalmers, Jonathan Christensen,

Becky Corcoran, Anthony Costa, Carla Decker, Jessica

Diaz, Mary Diaz, Jessica Duffy, Mia Durand, Lily Elder,

Eleanor Erbes, Sandy Ferrell, Jill Fisher, Bernadette Gates,

Howie Gielow, Charlotte Girolamo, 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,

Rosario Polanek, Tim Polanek, Tim Reidy,

Carolyn Regini, Laura Salata, Judy Schroeder,

Victor Schuett, Mary Skipper, Richard Sloan, Linda Slatter,

Theresa Smith, Lawrence Smith, Caliope Sudzina,

Stacy Sullivan, Kristen Thomas, Scott Tober,

Bruce Toussaint, Regina Trasga, Brad Toman, Carl Vanisi,

Lawrence Vanderleest, Jessica Van Horn, Katherine Van

Horn, Daniel Wilczak, Beverly Wasilk,

Cora P. Wasilk, John G. Wasilk, John P. Wasilk,

Bart Wisz, and Jim Wolfe

HEAR HIS

VOICE

GOAL $92,629.

PLEDGED: $63,460. PAID: $49,967. FAMILIES PARTICIPATING: 177

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

Thank you for your generosity!

2020 DIOCESAN STEWARDSHIP APPEAL

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OUR NEXT PARISH LIGHT OF THE WORLD RETREAT IS SCHEDULED FOR

FEBRUARY 20-22, 2021 JOIN US! FIND PEACE.

FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER-CALL/TEXT DANA HALL AT 630-660-5600 OR DMHALL123@HOTMAIL.COM

IT’S BEEN QUITE A YEAR! COULDN’T WE ALL USE A LITTLE MORE PEACE?

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THIS CONTINUES TO BE A DIAL- IN PRAYER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

The Holy Hour of Reparation aims to help the Church and the world by offering prayers of reparation to the Holy Face of Jesus through Our Lady asking for peace, hope, and healing. Dial in Number: 1 + 515-605-0071 PIN: 718918 #

Please download the "Holy Hour of Reparation- Hope & Healing for the World" prayer booklet from the parish website: elizabethannseton.org After dial-in welcome @ 1:00PM, please mute your phone and join in prayer from home along with prayer leaders!

Available at the parish office while supplies last

$10.

Since the 1973 Supreme Court decision of Roe vs. Wade

the case that made abortion legal through all nine months of

pregnancy for any reason (or for no reason at all), over 62

million children have lost their lives to abortion.

Each year Right to Life McHenry County brings attention

to this devastating decision by placing an ad in the Northwest

Herald. We list the names of those who join us in opposing

the gruesome Supreme Court decision. The 2021 ad will run

on January 23rd. Because of the CCP Virus, we can’t collect

signatures in person as we have in

the past.

We ask you to please join the

Signature Ad online this year.

Go to www.righttolife-mc.org and add your name to all those

who support the sanctity of all life from conception to natural

death.

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What is the difference between a chastisement and a punishment?

The distinction between chastisement and punishment is, in many ways, a subtle one, but which is still relevant in our Catholic tradition. First, chastisement is a concept that is grounded in Sacred Scripture. Here, we see chastisement as a response by God to people’s actions that is intended to teach a lesson. As St. John Paul II observed, “chastisement appears to be … a kind of divine pedagogy, in which the last word is reserved to mercy: He scourges and then shows mercy, casts down to the depths of the nether world, and he brings up from the great abyss” (Tobit 13:2). The idea here is that in order to capture our attention or to highlight how we have not lived out our covenant-relationship with God as we should, there are times when God uses events in life to draw us back to the quality of relationship or faith that we should have. The concept of punishment, however, has a different sense. The Catechism of the Church observes that punishment is the consequence of a damaging action that “has the primary aim of redressing the disorder” and to protect the community and the common good from further damage or harm (see no. 2266). Although we always hope that someone who is being punished for a crime or some other harmful action will learn from their actions, punishment isn’t necessarily intended to teach a lesson in the same way that a chastisement is.

Ultimately, how we make the distinction between chastisement

and punishment is a matter of discernment. As with almost

everything in life, our experiences can be an opportunity for

grace, or for something less— depending on how open we are

to recognizing the movement of God’s Spirit within us.

The proceeds from these masks helps offset the additional costs associated with the work of evangelization and keeping our church open and safe during this pandemic.

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Please visit www.marian.com for more information , or Email Curtis Price at cprice@marian.com

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Epiphany. "The Lord and ruler is coming; kingship is his, and government and power." With these words the Church proclaims that today's feast brings to a perfect fulfillment all the purposes of Advent. Epiphany, therefore, marks the liturgical zenith of the Advent-Christmas season. — Pius ParschThe Solemnity of the Epiphany is celebrated either on January 6 or, according to the decision of the episcopal conference, on the Sunday between January 2 and January 8. The young Messiah is revealed as the Light of the Nations. Three mysteries are encompassed in this solemnity: the Adoration of the Christ Child by the Magi, the Baptism of Christ and the Wedding Feast at Cana. Extra candles and/or lamps may be placed around the sanctuary and in other parts of the church to honor Christ revealed as the Light of the Gentiles. It is customary to replace the images of the shepherds at the crib with the three Magi and their gifts. The feast of the Epiphany, which was kept in the East and in certain Western Churches before being observed in Rome, seems to have been originally a Feast of the Nativity; January 6,

for those churches where it was kept, was the equivalent of Christmas (December 25) in the Roman Church. The feast was introduced at Rome in the second half of the sixth century and became the complement and, so to say, the crown of the Christmas festival. Epiphany means manifestation. What the Church celebrates today is the manifestation of our Lord to the whole world. After being made known to the shepherds of Bethlehem, He is revealed to the Magi who have come from the East to adore Him. Christian tradition sees the Magi the first fruits of the Gentiles; they lead in their wake all the peoples of the earth, and thus the Epiphany is an affirmation of Salvation that will be offered for all humanity.

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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 - 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 X230 Donna Graham, Bulletin Editor X228 Deborah Japsen, Receptionist Laura Knipp, Director of Youth Ministry X231 Paul Komis, Custodian Mike Scronce, Coordinator of Building Maintenance Patti Scronce, R.E. Administrative Assistant X227 Sue Schulz, Parish Business Manager X225 Karen Stinson, Coordinator of Religious Education X223

New Parishioners All adult (high school graduates and older) and new parishioners are invited to register through the parish office. Please call the parish office at (815) 459-3033 to register. Regular attendance at Sunday Mass does not automatically make one a registered member of the parish. We hope you will become 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. For your convenience, you may attend the class before your child is born. • Schedule the Baptism. Baptisms take place on the 1st and 3rd Sundays 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 Catholic or want to learn 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 both 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 the teaching mission of the Church along with the support from the parents and parishes of the McHenry Deanery. The school is supported by the 17 Catholic parishes in McHenry County. For more information, please call the school (815) 338-4220.

Religious Education (F.I.R.E.) Religious Education (K-7) is typically held on the first Saturday of each month beginning in October through May from 4:45PM-7:15PM. A 2-year preparation is required for students to receive their Sacraments. Those preparing for their sacraments will also meet on the Second Sunday of each month from 10:30AM– 12PM. For more information, please call the Religious Education Office (X223).

Youth Ministry Youth Ministry is for grades 8-12. The Sacrament of Confirmation is received after two years of preparation (8th-9th grade). Youth Ministry is a year-round program with extra activities including spiritual and social events. For further 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 receive Holy Communion or a visit, please call the parish office. We are here for you.

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