Advent Night of Renewal: Be Not Afraid - You Have Found Favor with God
/Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM in the Main Church, led by Becca Siar & Fr. Bradley Zamora.
Virtual Bulletin
get the scoop on the latest going-ons at our parish
The Way of the Star Presented by the Vigil Project
/Friday, December 18th at 7:00 PM in the Main Church. Enter immersively into the infancy narrative through music, scripture, and art.
Walk the Rosary
/Join us the week of October 23rd – October 30th (Open sunrise to 9:00 PM along Rt 22 & School). Take time this fall to slow down, walk, and pray, with a special intention for Pope Leo XIV's health.
Discover the Augustinian Third Order
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ROOTED IN TRADITION. Renewed for Today.
Discover the Augustinian Third Order
Are you drawn to the spirituality of St. Augustine and interested in a deeper connection with the Augustinian family?
Join us for an online information gathering to learn about the Secular (Third Order)
Augustinians, the path of formation and discernment, and what it means to live the Augustinian way in everyday life.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
11:00 AM CST • ZOOM
To join us, go to www.midwestaugustinians.org and visit the Event Page.
Presented by the Midwest Augustinians Office of Lay Engagement in collaboration with the Augustinian Sisters.
Seek God together. Live the Augustinian way.
Midwest Augustinians Men’s Augustinian Retreat
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RECEIVE. REMAIN. RETURN.
Living the Life God Has Entrusted to You.
Midwest Augustinians Men’s Augustinian Retreat
NOVEMBER 13-15, 2026
Friday evening - Sunday afternoon
UNIVERSITY OF ST. MARY OF THE LAKE
Mundelein, Illinois
RETREAT FEE: $395
WWW.MIDWESTAUGUSTINIANS. ORG
Contact Maryellen@midwestaugustinians.org or 773-614-5800
Eucharistic Adoration & Reconciliation [Oct 27th]
/2nd & 4th Tuesdays (Upcoming dates: October 27th, November 10th, November 24th) from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the Main Church. Reconciliation is available during the first hour.
15th Annual McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast
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15th Annual McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast 🕊️🥞
Join fellow Catholics from across the area for a morning of prayer, community, and inspiring speakers at the Fifteenth Annual McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, October 31st, 2026!
Featured Keynote Speakers
Kevin Matthews (Radio Legend, Author, & Speaker): A household name across Chicago airwaves in the '80s and '90s, Kevin saw his life shift dramatically following a debilitating illness. At the height of his trial, encountering a broken statue of the Virgin Mary led to a profound spiritual awakening. Today, self-described as "Mary's Roadie," he shares a powerful witness of inspiration, healing, and hope.
Monsignor Michael J.K. Fuller (General Secretary of the USCCB): A priest of the Diocese of Rockford and an accomplished theologian, Msgr. Fuller serves as the General Secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. He brings deep insight, pastoral wisdom, and leadership from the heart of the Church in America.
Event Schedule & Locations
7:30 AM – Holy Mass
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
1023 McHenry Ave, Crystal Lake, IL
9:00 AM – Breakfast & Speaker Program
Holiday Inn Chicago NW Crystal Lake
800 S. IL Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL
Ticket & Registration Information
Individual Tickets: $40
Tables of 10: $350
Sponsorships: Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Families Welcome: Complimentary onsite babysitting is available with advance online registration!
Space is limited and seats will sell out, so be sure to reserve your tickets early!
Register Online: Visit McHenryCountyCatholics.org or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Questions / Contact: Call 815-263-5628 or email mccpb2011@gmail.com.
Facebook: Follow along at McHenryCountyCatholicPrayerBreakfast.
Magnificat Prayer Breakfast: "God’s Healing Power"
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Women of the parish and community are warmly invited to gather for an uplifting morning of fellowship, worship, and testimony at the upcoming Magnificat Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Sponsored by the Magnificat, Mary ~ Mother of the Eucharist, McHenry IL Chapter (a ministry to Catholic women), this gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to be renewed in faith and enjoy breakfast with friends.
Event Details
Theme: "God's Healing Power"
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (Seton Hall), 1023 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, IL
Features: Inspiring testimony, shared prayer, breakfast, and live music
Keynote Speaker: Judy Truett
We are blessed to welcome Judy Truett as our keynote speaker. Judy brings an amazing testimony grounded in over 50 years of service across various Catholic ministries. She will share her heartfelt journey as a mother navigating her daughter’s childhood cancer and disabilities, walking through widowhood, witnessing miracles, and encountering God’s deep healing power through it all.
Reservations & Information
Bring a friend, sister, or mother to share in this special morning!
To Reserve Your Spot: Scan the Reservations QR code on the flyer or click https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/SWKLKKJJYYVQ4
All Souls’ Day Mass of Remembrance | Monday, November 2nd - 7PM in the church
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In our Catholic tradition, the month of November is dedicated to praying for our loved ones who have died, especially on November 2nd, the Commemoration of All Souls.
All who grieve the loss of someone special—whether recently or years ago—are invited to gather in prayer and hope in the Resurrection. Together with the St. Francis de Sales Bereavement Ministry we reach out in a particular way to parents, siblings, and families who have lost a child.
Memory Table & Candle Lighting: To remember those we mourn in a tangible way, you are invited to bring a framed photo or small keepsake to place on the Memory Table prior to Mass and candles will also be lit in prayer as part of this Mass.
Fellowship: Following Mass, please join members of the Forever in Our Hearts group and Bereavement Ministers in the Gathering Space for light refreshments, conversation, and mutual support.
All parents, family members, and supportive friends are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office 847-438-6622 parishoffice@stfrancislz.org
Hallow Parish Week: "Rebuild My Church" Prayer Challenge
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Over 800 years ago, St. Francis of Assisi knelt in a crumbling chapel and heard Jesus say, "Rebuild My Church."
In this 800th anniversary year of his passing into eternal life, St. Francis de Sales invites our entire community to unite in prayer for Hallow Parish Week. Starting October 5, 2026, our parish is joining hundreds of Catholic parishes across the country for the 7-day "Rebuild My Church" challenge on the Hallow app!
Discover How Jesus Rebuilds His Church
These seven days invite us to reflect on how Jesus transforms the world—not through massive programs or grand strategies, but through the ordinary, holy lives of everyday people.
Each day journeys through the inspiring story of a saint who answered that call in their own time and circumstance:
St. Francis of Assisi
Mother Teresa
Carlo Acutis
Elizabeth Ann Seton
Jan Tyranowski
Pier Giorgio Frassati
Anna Maria Taigi
An Invitation for Everyone
Join Fr. Christian Shiu as he guides our parish family through this shared week of reflection.
Whether you sit in the pews every Sunday or haven’t walked through the church doors in years, this challenge will help you discover that Jesus is still actively building His Church—and He invites each of us to become part of His story.
How to Participate
Download or open the Hallow app on your phone or tablet.
Search for the "Rebuild My Church" Parish Challenge.
Select St. Francis de Sales Parish and pray along with us each day!
Pray with us on Hallow today!
YOGA has resumed!
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Yoga with Laurie has returned for the 2026 season!
MONDAY mornings 9:15am in the MINISTRY CENTER
Questions? Call the parish office 847.438.6622
Eucharistic Adoration 8/11/26
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Join us at the church for some holy time in adaoration.
Eucharistic Adoration 7/28/26
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Join us at the church for some holy time in adaoration.
Godparents' Day 2026
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St. Francis de Sales Parish would like to celebrate, honor, encourage and bless this special relationship between godparents and godchildren. Godparents can be wonderful Catholic role models and can journey alongside their godchildren. Godchildren can look to their godparents for wisdom on the importance that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit can have in their lives.
If you are a godparent, please invite your godchildren. If you are a godchild, please invite your godparents. If your godparent(s) or godchild(ren) have passed away into the light, you can still honor them by bringing their prayer card or a picture. After each Mass, we will offer refreshments in the Gathering Space. You won’t want to miss the famous blueberry pancakes at the Pancake Breakfast in Valker Hall, too! What a wonderful way to say ‘thank you,’ rekindle your relationship and highlight the spiritual importance of godparents.
Please call with any questions.
Be Filled with the Holy Spirit Event
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Join us for an evening filled with the Holy Spirit.
Invite the Holy Spirit to fill you with wisdom, understanding, courage, peace, patience, joy and love.
Ask the Holy Spirit to release you from fear, anger, discouragement, sadness and regret.
Come to be inspired and pray together.
This evening is a special opportunity for everyone.
Holy Week Schedule 2026
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Reconciliation Schedule
9-11am & 5-7pm
Monday, March 30th
Tuesday, March 31st
Wednesday, April 1st
Holy Thursday
No Reconciliations
7pm Holy Thursday Mass
11pm Night Prayer
Good Friday
No Reconciliations
Noon Stations of the Cross [Bilingual]
12:30-2:25pm Tre Ore/Seven Last Words
3pm Service of the Passion
7pm Tenebrae
Holy Saturday
No Reconciliations
Noon & 1pm Blessing of Easter Baskets
7pm Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday Masses
6:30am, 8am, 9:30am [streamed], 11am [broadcasted], & 12:30pm
