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# Resurrection Catholic Church - Woodstock, IL

We welcome who you are, what you are, and where you are.

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## Posts

- [Pentecost Party 2026](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2026/06/17/pentecost-party-2026/) - On Sunday, May 24, Pentecost Sunday, we celebrated the birth of our Church with Mass and Pentecost Party after Mass. The children made Holy Spirit hats during Children's Liturgy and Fr. Steve joined in with wearing his during the procession out of Mass. To view pictures from Pentecost Sunday, click on the image:
- [Passport to Peace - Vacation Bible School - 2026](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2026/06/17/passport-to-peace-vacation-bible-school-2026/) - On June 1-5, 2026, our parish hosted the Passport to Peace! Vacation Bible School. During this week, the children learned that the love of God and the way of peace transcend all borders and divisions. Led by God’s Spirit, we can all participate in creating a more peaceful world. Each day began with Mass with our
- [Got Flowers???](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2026/06/05/got-flowers/)
- [Bread for the World Weekend - April 18-19, 2026](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2026/03/30/bread-for-the-world-weekend-april-18-19-2026/) - Offering of Letters – Nutrition Programs (United States AND International) The weekend of April 18/19, our annual Offering of Letters with Bread for the World will be held after the Masses. We will write short, personal letters to our Senators/Representative calling for support of nutrition and hunger relief programs. Peace and Justice members will be
- [Rosary and Rose'](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2025/12/30/rosary-and-rose/)
- [St. Patrick's Celebration - 2026](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2026/03/12/st-patricks-celebration-2026/) - Thank you to everyone who made our St. Patrick celebration a truly memorable event. So many people stepped forward to offer their time and talent in helping out. Special recognition needs to be given to Nancy Ekstrom, the chief coordinator of the event, for the many ways in which she guided the various aspects of the
- [A Beautiful Madrigal Evening - 2025](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2025/12/11/a-beautiful-madrigal-evening-2025/) - Many Thanks for a Beautiful Madrigal Evening on Saturday, December 6th, 2025! The evening was filled with fellowship and beautiful music provided by the Crystal Lake Central High School Madrigal Singers! Thank you to Gayle Haefele and her team for organizing and hosting the Potluck Supper. Thank you to Kim Scherrer and the Madrigal Singers for a
- [Do you like to knit and/or crochet? - Let's start a Prayer Shawl Ministry!](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2025/11/14/do-you-like-to-knit-and-or-crochet-lets-start-a-prayer-shawl-ministry/) - Do you like to knit or crochet? Our new parishioner, Susan Gargano is starting a new Prayer Shawl Ministry here at Resurrection Church. She was a member of this ministry at her last parish, and they made and distributed many shawls, like the one in the photo above, to parishioners, friends, and families who were
- [Spirit Garden Dedication - October 19, 2025](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2025/10/23/spirit-garden-dedication-october-19-2025/) - On Sunday, October 19th, 2025, we celebrated a great labor of love. After weeks and months of perseverance, we gathered at this wonderfully designed garden, a special place that provides a welcome to the weary and an invitation to prayer and meditation amid the chaotic busy-ness that often characterizes our day. We are so very
- [Confirmation Class 2024-2025 Pictures](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2025/03/04/confirmation-2025-pictures/) - Tricia took beautiful candid photos of the Mass, and they are here: To download the photos, please either individually click on the photo you’d like and download using the download button, or you may download the entire gallery by using the download button on the cover image. Please download to a computer to ensure you
- [Food Pantry Volunteers Needed](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2021/09/12/food-pantry-volunteers-needed/) - We are in need of volunteers, please consider helping. All volunteers are wearing masks and taking necessary precautions. Questions? Contact Marguerite (info in the bulletin). There are opportunities to serve on weekends if weekdays are not ideal. See what days are available on the CLFP Volunteer Website.
- [Do you not care that we are perishing?](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2021/06/26/do-you-not-care-that-we-are-perishing/) - Do you remember this dialogue from Sunday’s Gospel? They woke Jesus and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do
- [Discovering Resurrection featuring Ryan and Michelle Blackney](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2020/11/30/discovering-resurrection-featuring-ryan-and-michelle-blackney/) - Discovering Resurrection featuring Ryan and Michelle Blackney Thank You Ryan and Michelle! Special thanks to parishioners: Mark Haggerty, Sam Pintacura and Brian Moxely for their time and talents in putting together the "Discover Rez" series.
- [Discovering Resurrection featuring Andrew and Michelle Currier](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2020/12/07/discovering-resurrection-featuring-andrew-and-michelle-currier/) - Discovering Resurrection featuring Andrew and Michelle Currier Thank You Andrew and Michelle! Special thanks to parishioners: Mark Haggerty, Sam Pintacura and Brian Moxely for their time and talents in putting together the "Discover Rez" series.
- [Discovering Resurrection featuring Steve and Jan D'Amico](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2020/12/14/discovering-resurrection-featuring-jan-and-steve-damico/) - Discovering Resurrection featuring Steve and Jan D'Amico Thank You Steve and Jan! Special thanks to parishioners: Mark Haggerty, Sam Pintacura and Brian Moxely for their time and talents in putting together the "Discover Rez" series.
- [Discovering Resurrection featuring Kris Rogers](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2020/12/21/discovering-resurrection-featuring-kris-rogers/) - Discovering Resurrection featuring Kris Rogers Thank You Kris! Special thanks to parishioners: Mark Haggerty, Sam Pintacura and Brian Moxely for their time and talents in putting together the "Discover Rez" series.
- [Discovering Resurrection featuring Patti Lutz](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2021/01/04/discovering-resurrection-featuring-patti-lutz/) - Discovering Resurrection featuring Patti Lutz Thank You Patti! Special thanks to parishioners: Mark Haggerty, Sam Pintacura and Brian Moxely for their time and talents in putting together the "Discover Rez" series.
- [Discovering Resurrection featuring Aaron and Bridget McMinn](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/2020/12/28/discovering-resurrection-featuring-bridget-and-aaron-mcminn/) - Discovering Resurrection featuring Aaron and Bridget McMinn Thank You Aaron and Bridget! Special thanks to parishioners: Mark Haggerty, Sam Pintacura and Brian Moxely for their time and talents in putting together the "Discover Rez" series.

## Pages

- [Education](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/education/) - Parishioners are encouraged to enroll their children from preschool age to 12th grade in the parish's Religious Education Program during the school year. At Resurrection, we follow a Family Faith model. This means that once a month, the whole family comes together Formation and Mass for a morning of prayer, fellowship, and formation. Our Formation
- [Ministry Contacts](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/ministry-contacts/) - Ministry Contacts Liturgical Ministries Altar Servers religiousedrez@gmail.com Mariana Kelm Art & Environment ae@resurrectionwoodstock.church Anne Whitney Tubridy Eucharistic Ministers emam@resurrectionwoodstock.church Jillian Chase/ Gail Albers Greeters greeters@resurrectionwoodstock.church Jillian Chase/Gayle Haefele Lectors lectors@resurrectionwoodstock.church Jillian Chase/Brian Moxley Directory of Music Ministry musicdirectorrez@gmail.com Jillian Chase Linen Tenders linen@resurrectionwoodstock.church Ministries to Our Families Eucharistic Visitors Gayle Haefele Friends of the Congregation
- [Food Pantry](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/food-pantry/) - Food Pantry Ministry This ministry serves at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry once a month, mainly on Wednesdays (with a few exceptions). Clients who are in need of food for their families are served by volunteers. Service hours are between 8:00 a.mm and 2:15 p.m. and the next service day is posted in our weekly
- [St Patrick's Pot Luck Supper & Celebration](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/st-patricks-day-party/) - St Patrick's Day Party The next St. Patrick's Celebration at Resurrection is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 (after the Saturday Evening Mass). Click here for more information. Join the fun!! Enjoy good food!!
- [Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/rite-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/) - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults Adults seeking to be baptized, as well as non-Catholics seeking to become members of the Catholic Church, are encouraged to contact the parish in order to be enrolled in the O.C.I.A. program (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults). Contact: sagcr@comcast.net
- [Parish Staff](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/parish-staff/) - Parish Staff Pastor Rev. Steve Glab, CR (815) 338-7330 ext. 1 pastor@resurrectionwoodstock.church Administrative Assistant Leanne Sutter (815) 338-7330 ext. 3 parishofficerez@gmail.com Business Office Debbie Briggs (815) 338-7330 ext. 2 businessofficerez@gmail.com Facilities Supervisor Paul Stegmeier (815) 338-7330 ext.3 maintenance@resurrectionwoodstock.church Director of Religious Education Mariana Kelm (815) 338-7330 ext. 5 Religiousedrez@gmail.com Director of Music Ministry Jillian Chase
- [Music Ministers](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/music-ministers/) - Music Ministers Those who are involved in the Music Ministry are vocalists and instrumentalists, directed by the Director of Music or his/her designee, who lead the congregation at Mass in Psalms, hymns, and inspired songs. All are welcome to participate. We usually meet on Wednesday evenings from mid-September through mid- May. Please email the Director
- [Garden Ministry](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/liturgical-ministriesschedules/garden-ministry/) - Garden Ministry Volunteers who tend to the various garden beds surrounding our property. Contact: Parish Office at Parishofficerez@gmail.com
- [Liturgical Ministries/Schedules](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/liturgical-ministriesschedules/) - Altar Servers An opportunity for younger members of the parish who have celebrated their First Communion to assist at the altar during Mass. Click here for schedules and announcements. Art & Environment The preparation of our place of worship so that our faith community may gather to pray in a place of beauty and inspiration.
- [Linen Tenders](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/linen-tenders/) - Linen Tenders Linen Tenders assist behind the scenes by ensuring that a steady supply of clean and attractive altar linens and linens used during Masses are available. Contact: Andrea Reynders linens@resurrectionwoodstock.church
- [Lenten Season and Holy Week](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/ash-wednesday-lent/) - FAST AND ABSTINENCE FOR GOOD FRIDAY ABSTINENCE The law of abstinence requires a Catholic 14 years of age and older to abstain from eating meat on Fridays in honor of the Passion of Jesus on Good Friday. Meat is considered to be the flesh and organs of mammals and fowl. Also forbidden are soups
- [Friends of Resurrection](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/friends-of-resurrection/) - Friends of Resurrection Resurrection Parish is a community of Catholics who gather to share in the charism of the Congregation of the Resurrection, the religious order that has served the parish since its inception in 1978. Beginning with the founder of the Order, Bogdan Janski, the fathers have always believed in an extended Resurrectionist family
- [Finance Council](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/finance-council/) - Finance Council Chip Yager, Chairman finance@resurrectionwoodstock.church Brendan Dunican Mary Miller Sherwood Palmer Bob Slatter Finance Council normally meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Check the calendar or the parish bulletin for schedule changes.
- [Fellowship Events](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/fellowship-events/) - Easter Vigil Breakfast Epiphany Concert Fundraising Dinner Parish Picnic St. Patrick's Celebration Party Senior Christmas Party
- [Eucharistic Visitors](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/eucharistic-ministry-of-care/) - Eucharistic Visitors Eucharistic ministers of our parish are available to bring Holy Communion to those who are temporarily homebound due to illness or injury. Any member of the parish may request a home visit by contacting the Parish Office at parishofficerez@gmail.com or at 815-338-7330. When the Anointing of the Sick is desired, the visit of
- [Epiphany Concert](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/epiphany-concert/) - Epiphany Concert Date for 2026 to be posted soon. We are always looking for people to participate, if you are interested in singing, playing an instrument, or participating in other ways for the concert, please contact our Director of Music, Jillian Chase, at musicdirectorrez@gmail.com or at 815-338-7330.
- [Easter Vigil Breakfast](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/easter-vigil-breakfast/) - Easter Vigil Breakfast Please join us after the Easter Vigil for our Easter Vigil Breakfast. On Saturday, April 4th after the Easter Vigil Mass if over. This breakfast is an opportunity to extend the celebration of Easter after the vigil with food and fellowship. We hope you will join us. More details to come very
- [Children’s Liturgy of the Word](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/childrens-liturgy-of-the-word/) - Children’s Liturgy of the Word During the regular school year, beginning on Labor Day weekend and concluding on the weekend of Memorial Day, a special Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered for children ages 4 – 10 during the 9:15a.m. Sunday Mass. Children are escorted from the place of worship by adult/teen catechists and
- [Celebrate & Respect Life](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/celebrate-respect-life/) - Celebrate & Respect Life An ongoing ministry that strives to raise and maintain an awareness of the threats to the dignity of human life, from the moment of conception to the time of natural death.
- [Altar Servers](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/altar-servers/) - Altar Servers In order to qualify to be an altar server, the youth must: 1. Be in grades 3-12 for current school year 2. Have received First Holy Communion 3. Regularly attend Sunday Mass Training for altar servers takes place in the month of June. For more information, contact Mariana Kelm at religiousedrez@gmail.com or at
- [Holy Week 2026](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/holy-week-2026/) - YOUR INVITATION TO HOLY WEEK AT RESURRECTION CATHOLIC CHURCH Holy Thursday - Commemoration of the Last Supper - April 2nd - 7:00 p.m.* Good Friday - Commemoration of the Passion of Our Lord - April 3rd - 7:00 p.m.* Easter Vigil - The Resurrection of Our Lord - April 4th- 7:30 p.m.* Easter Sunday
- [Parish Pastoral Council (PPC)](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/parish-pastoral-council-ppc/) - Parish Pastoral Council (PPC) Mike Tubridy Chairman ppc@resurrectionwoodstock.church Tracey Banville Scribe Nancy Ekstrom Marguerite Grealish Kim Freundl Nancy Neumeister Jim O'Brien Jerry Tokars Logan Lancaster Youth Representative Parish Pastoral Council regularly meets on the second Monday of each month except when a holiday occurs. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude at 8:30 p.m. Council
- [Outreach to the Needy](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/outreach-to-the-needy/) - Outreach to the Needy This ministry assists those having difficulty meeting their current financial obligations. Assistance can be considered for utility bills, gasoline, food, and other miscellaneous items, as our resources allow. Know that you are not alone if you need assistance. This ministry has helped many people over its years of operation, and we
- [Reconciliation](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/confession/) - The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered on Saturdays from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. or by appointment.
- [Parish Meal](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/parish-picnic/) - Parish Meal The parish meal takes place in early September or October on the parish grounds. Families gather for good food, games, and entertainment. This year we have a parish dinner planned for Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. Details will be provided in the weeks ahead in our parish calendar, posts, email blasts,
- [Youth Ministry](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/youth-ministry/)
- [Stewardship Council](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/stewardship-council/) - Stewardship The Stewardship Council is responsible for embracing and carrying forward the three legs of stewardship in our parish: Time, Talent, and Treasure. Just as a three-legged stool cannot stand without all three legs working together, so our parish cannot function unless Time, Talent, and Treasure are all at work supporting our efforts. Treasure is
- [Adult Education](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/adult-education/) - Adult Education Resurrection Catholic has a Bible study which usually meets on Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. From time to time, we have programs offered by various ministries which will also be included on this page.
- [](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/website-welcome-page/) - Welcome to the Resurrection Catholic Church Website We are a relatively small Catholic faith community of 300 families. Our facilities are located in unincorporated Woodstock, Illinois, but we serve families from many parts of McHenry County and beyond because of our special status as a Personal Parish. We share the spiritual life and charism of the
- [Peace & Justice](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/peace-justice/) - Peace & Justice Ministry Description Our Peace & Justice ministry is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching. Ours is a very alive and participatory ministry. We strive to bring the light of the Gospel to bear on the social, economic, political, cultural, and environmental spheres of life. Our focus is the common good of all our
- [Live Stream](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/worship/live-stream/) - Live Stream For more information navigate over to our Facebook page and check out our: Currently Scheduled Events Past Live Streams All Our Videos Note: The video player will appear with a blank screen until the broadcast is live. Previous Live Stream:
- [Care of Creation Team](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/care-of-creation-team/) - We are no longer accepting Pill Bottle Tops. Thank you for to those that supported this, it was a great success.
- [Lectors](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/lectors/) - Lectors are those who proclaim the word of God by reading the Old and New Testament readings during Mass. Contact Sunday Morning: Jillian Chase lectors@resurrectionwoodstock.church Contact Saturday Evening: Brian Moxley lectorspm@resurrectionwoodstock.church
- [Greeters](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/greeter/) - Families who serve as greeters lead our parish welcome of those who join us for Saturday and Sunday worship. Contact Sunday Morning: Jillian Chase greeters@resurrectionwoodstock.church Contact Saturday Evening: Gayle Haefele greetersem@resurrectionwoodstock.church
- [Eucharistic Ministers](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/eucharistic-ministers/) - Eucharistic Ministers Confirmed adults and teens who serve as Eucharistic Ministers are commissioned to assist in the distribution of Communion at Mass. Some Eucharistic Ministers also serve in the Ministry of Care by bringing communion to the home-bound and the infirm. Contact Sunday Morning: Jillian Chase em@resurrectionwoodstock.church Contact Saturday Evening: Gail Albers pmem@resurrectionwoodstock.church
- [Senior Club](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/senior-club/) - SENIOR CLUB The Resurrection Senior Club is open to anyone 55 and older. This active group sponsors an annual Christmas luncheon on one of the first two Fridays of December at Noon. The first Wednesday of each month the Senior Club gathers for lunch at Eggville Cafe in Cary for an 11:30 a.m. social/meeting luncheon.
- [Ministries to Larger Community](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/ministries-to-larger-community/) - At Resurrection Catholic Church a variety of parish ministries have been developed over time as opportunities for service, within our own community and beyond. These ministries include: Care of Creation Click for schedule and information. Celebrate & Respect Life An ongoing ministry that strives to raise and maintain an awareness of the threats to the
- [Arts and Environment](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/arts-and-enviroment/) - Arts and Environment This ministry prepares our place of worship so that our faith community may gather to pray in a place of beauty and inspiration. Contact: (Claire Pintacura): ae@resurrectionwoodstock.church
- [Live Streaming](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/liturgical-ministriesschedules/live-streaming-schedule/) - 
- [Mass Schedule](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/mass-schedule/)
- [Calendar](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/calendar/) - 
- [Prayer for a nonviolent life](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/peace-justice/prayer-for-a-nonviolent-life/) - PRAYER FOR A NONVIOLENT LIFE by Rev. John Dear, Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace God of peace, thank you for being gentle, loving, compassionate, and nonviolent! You are so nonviolent that you do not force yourself upon us, but gently call us to your wisdom and way of nonviolence. You give us the freedom
- [First Communion](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/first-communion/) - The children of our parish typically celebrate their First Communion near the completion of the second grade. Normally, children are expected to have completed at least two years of religious education and must be enrolled in the program specifically designed to prepare them for this important step in their spiritual journey. Students will be prepared
- [Confirmation](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/confirmation/) - Confirmation In conformity with the Decree of the Diocesan Bishop, the young people of our parish are prepared during their eighth-grade catechism classes. The sacrament is normally celebrated in the fall semester of the student's freshman year of high school.
- [Baptism](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/baptism/) - Baptism The baptism of infants and children is normally celebrated during one of the weekend Masses. Parents/Guardians are required to attend a special class that is arranged by appointment through the parish office. Adults seeking to be baptized, as well as non-Catholics seeking to become members of the Catholic Church, are encouraged to contact the
- [Anointing of the Sick](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/anointing-of-the-sick/) - Anointing of the Sick This sacrament is available to all who face serious medical challenges or who are advanced in age. The sacrament is celebrated intermittently at Masses throughout the year, but may be requested at any time by contacting the parish office. In cases where death may be imminent, parishioners are directed to call
- [Fellowship](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/fellowship/) - Fellowship Assisting in the organization of one or more fellowship events that allow the community to gather and celebrate each other's company
- [Contact us](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/contact-us/) - Directions to Resurrection Catholic Church Got a question or problem?? Contact us.
- [Helping Hands](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/helping-hands/) - Helping Hands This ministry provides meals and supportive services for families who have an ill or incapacitated member. It also assists grieving families in organizing funeral luncheons at the parish.
- [Lent](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/lent/) - HOLY WEEK and EASTER SCHEDULE PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019 Masses at 8:00 am and 10:30 am HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2019 Morning Prayer at 8:00 am Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 pm Adoration of the Eucharist until Midnight GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019 Morning Prayer at 8:00 am Family
- [Welcoming](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/welcoming/) - Welcoming The Welcoming Committee consists of enthusiastic members who seek to introduce new families into the life of the parish.
- [Parish Nursery](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/parish-nursery/) - Parish Nursery The Parish Nursery is a service organized among the parents of the very young to provide separate space for toddlers during weekend worship.
- [Intercessory Prayer](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/intercessory-prayer/) - Intercessory Prayer Prayer is a powerful force in our lives. It connects us to God and creates a link between us and those for whom we pray. Our Ministry exists for the purpose of offering prayers for those in need through a network of dedicated members who stay connected, by email or phone, to help
- [Sacristans](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/sacristans/) - Sacristans Sacristans prepare the vessels and objects required to celebrate Mass.
- [Pastor's Corner](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/pastors-corner/) - Pastor's Corner
- [Ministries to Our Families](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/ministries-to-our-families/) - A variety of parish ministries has developed over time as opportunities for service, within our own community and beyond. These ministries include: Fellowship Assisting in the organization of one or more fellowship events that allow the community to gather and celebrate each others company. Click for announcements. Helping Hands Providing meals and supportive services for
- [Senior Christmas Party](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/senior-ministry/) - Senior Christmas Party In early December, our Senior Club has a special luncheon organized by this lively group who enjoys fellowship, fun, and good food. This year, the luncheon will take place on Friday, December 1st at Noon. Contact: Monica Szalaj seniors@resurrectioncatholic.church
- [Ministries](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/ministries/) - All are welcome to join a ministry. More information on each ministry is in the Resurrection Parish Ministry booklet available in the parish office. Liturgical Ministries Ministries to Families Ministries to Larger Community
- [Gallery](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/gallery/) - First Communion 2018 Good Friday 2018 Holy Thursday 2018 St Patricks's Day 2018 Mardi Gras Gala 2018 Radio Players Resvinia 2017 First Communion Italian Dinner 2017 9/11 Parish Picnic Confirmation 2016 Resvinia 2016
- [Sacraments](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/sacraments/) - Baptism Communion Reconciliation Confirmation Marriage Anointing of the sick
- [Worship](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/worship/) - Mass Schedule Click for information about current Mass and Confession schedules. Baptism The baptism of infants and children is normally celebrated during one of the weekend Masses. Parents/Guardians are required to attend a special class that is arranged by appointment through the parish office. Click for additional information about baptism. Adults seeking to be baptized,
- [Resurrection Prayer](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/resurrection-prayer/) - Resurrection Prayer O Risen Lord, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, Make us faithful followers of the spirit of Your Resurrection. Grant that we may be inwardly renewed, dying to ourselves in order that You may live in us. May our lives serve as signs of the transforming power of Your love. Use us
- [Resurrection Charism](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/resurrection-charism/) - Resurrection Charism We desire to be faithful to the grace received by our founders', a grace we now share by our call to the Congregation of the Resurrection. We recognize certain truths to be especially important to our life and work as Resurrectionists because they give expression to this grace and call. We believe that
- [Personal Parish](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/personal-parish/) - Personal Parish Most parishes in a Diocese are territorial by nature; they are designed to serve Catholics who live within their boundaries. In most cases, when a Catholic individual or family moves to a new area, they are expected to register at the parish nearby, the one in whose territory they are now residing. A
- [Parish History](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/parish-history/) - A Short History of Resurrection Catholic Church Around the year 1960, the Congregation of the Resurrection purchased land along Country Club Road in McHenry County and built St. Joseph Novitiate, dedicated to the formation of future Resurrectionist priests and brothers. When the number of religious vocations in the United States declined in the late sixties,
- [Mission Statement](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/mission-statement/) - Mission Statement We are Resurrection Catholic Church, a faith community committed to the spirit and ideals of Vatican II and rooted in the charism of the Congregation of the Resurrection. Convinced of the limitless and unconditional love that God has for each of us, we seek to give expression to that mystery through: A worship
- [Who we are](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/who-we-are/) - What is a Personal Parish ? A Personal Parish is a non-territorial parish which serves some spiritual need that is not specifically addressed in other parishes. Click for more information. Friends of the Congregation of the Resurrection Resurrection Parish is a community of Catholics who gather to share in the charism of the Congregation of
- [Web Site Terms of Use](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/web-site-terms-use/) - Legal Restrictions, Privacy Policy & Student/Minor Photo Use Policy NOTICE: Please read these terms completely before using this web site. Using this web site indicates your acceptance of these terms. If you do not accept these terms, please do not proceed. The following policies are in effect for all of the web pages owned and operated
- [Marriage](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/marriage/) - Members of the parish who seek to celebrate their marriage at Resurrection must contact the parish at least six months in advance. All norms established by the Diocese of Rockford must be observed. For more information, consult rockforddiocese.org. Contact the parish office (815) 338-7330

## Calendars

- [Parish Calendar](https://resurrectionwoodstock.church/index.php/calendar/calendar-1/) - [title] [start-time] to [end-time] [location] [description] [link newwindow="yes"]See more details[/link]

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