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"HON 2 - FAGtTM - >*LAIIVUMLEft •fTEUUfcaUft 1 , UlLULljlllljJH II, 1I8J following the Candlelight communion rites at Lutneran cnurcn & Four Christmas services slated at Faith church • • L i Faith Presbyterian Church, located across from the drive-in movie theater at the intersection of Lincoln and Chapel Hill Roads, will be hosting four Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services for the McHenry Community. 0 » Christmas JSve services will be held at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The 5 o'clock service will be specially designed for families with young children and will involve a birthday cake for Jesus, a special children's message and familiar hymns, as well as the singing of Silent Night by candlelight. The 7:30 p.m. service will also be. a candlelight service with scripture and a message by the Dr. Eric J. Snyder. Christmas Day services will be held at the usual times of 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Once again, familiar Christmas carols will be sung and the message will be delivered by Dr. Snyder. r Unity Church plans candlelight service? Unity Church of Crystal Lake is presenting a candlelight service Thursday, Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. In this special service, offered by Rev. Rudy Leidig, all are invited to experience and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas through prayerful meditation, music of the season beautifully performed by Douglas Richmond, and a candlelighting ceremony. Unity is a non-denominational Christian church and warmly welcomes people of all belief systems. It is located at 3 Chalet Drive in Crystal Lake near the intersection of U.S. Rtes. 14 and 31. For additional information, call 455-2479. Pictured are four members of the handbell choir at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, preparing for Christmas. From left, they are Christine Lawson, Dawn La Buy / Donna Haack and Charles Haack. Candlelight communion services will be held at Shepherd Of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 North Green St., McHenry, at 7:30 and 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. The handbell choir, under the direction of Dawn Labuy, and the senior choir, under the direction \ of Rosemary Schneider, will provide special music for the sevices. The handbell choir will present 80 minuts of handbell music from t 10:30 to 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Appearing as a soloist at both Christmas Eve services will be Walter Johnson singing "0 Holy Night". Pastor Roger Schneider will speak on the theme "God gave the perfect gift!" The Christ­ mas Eve communion services wil conclude with the sanctuary in total darkness except for candles while the congregation sings "Silent Night, Holy Night." A Christmas Day Festival Serve will be held on Chrisb&afc morning, Dec. 25, at ^0:80 a.m. A handbell solo by Dawn Lafiuy will provide special music for this service. The sanctuary has been adorned with many poinsettia plants to add beauty and dignity to the worship at­ mosphere. As part of the Christmas celebration in the parish, the congregation provided Christmas gifts for 80 inner city children in the Cabrini Green area of Chicago through Holy Family Luthern Church ministering in that urea. ' 1 The congregation has assisted approximately 20 families in the McHenry area with food and life's needs throughout the year. This same spirit of concern is being shown this Christmas by the congregation providing Christmas baskets and gifts for needy families in the area. Everyone is invited to join in the worship services and activities of the parish. Rabbi Greenfield serves McHenry County Reopen St. Peter's school in Volo After being closed for 22 years, St. Peter's School in Volo reopened Sunday, Dec. 18. A 10 o'clock Mass was offered for the late Father Charles Heaney, former pastor, followed by a reception in the school. Each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. there will be a Bible study and prayer meeting in the school. By Joanne Springman Shaw Free Press News Media "I thought I could make a contribution to Judaism on the American scene," Rabbi Morris Greenfield of the McHenry CountyUewish Congregation said. "And I enjoy serving people." ' Greenfield serves the congregation that gathers in Ridgefield between Woodstock and Crystal Lake. a young man, Greenfield came with his family from Hungary "in 1938', escaping the start of World War n in Europe by one year. He settled in New York and later served in the U.S. Army. After the war, he completed his education in New York and later served synagogues in New s* SANTA HAS COME TO _ CARL'S And Cut Prices For Your Last Minute Christmas Shopping SAVINGS LIKE NEVER BEFORE $$$ 20% TO 60% OFF $$$ Choose From Kroehler*Sofas, Rockers, Love Seats, Chairs, Hide-A-Beds, Dressers, Chests, Lamps, Pictures, Draperies & Rods, Mini Blinds, Verticals, Wallpaper, Carpet, Ottoman, Etc. $ Open Mon. thru Frl. 9am-8pm Sat 9«m-4pm u Of Visa & Master Card . 'Jmtmitmu Co. 77 Woodstock St. Across From Depot Downtown Crystal Lake 815-459-4141 ARE YOU PW IN THE McHENRY ARE A? Do You Know Someone New? We Would Like to Extend a ROYAL WELCOME TO EVERY AREA NEWCOMER!! * Vt 9 It 385-5475 NO OBLIGATION IT S FREE i urti wnttmi ROYAL WELCOME 'Know Your Area-Royal Welcoipe Docs It Best York and California before coming to Elgin. It was while he was serving the Elgin synagogue that he became acquainted with some people from McHenry County, which led to his becoming the rabbi here. While Rabbi Greenfield of­ ficially is retired from his post, he has been commuting here from his Elgin home, which he shares with his wife of 25 years^ Suzanne. The couple has two sons and two daughters. The McHenry County Jewish Congregation has been in existence for about five years, and about two years ago the group purchased the old Ridgefield School in Ridgefield. . Rabbi Greenfield comes to conduct services in Ridgefield on Friday evening and Saturday mdrning, the Jewish Sabbath. In addition, on Sunday morning he conducts adult education studies at the synagogue, where Sunday also held. ition to the weekend services, the congregation, comprised of about 125 families, also holds Bible studies and other activities. Two recent additions to those activities include programs for youth and adults. The youth group is named MEER, in honor of Golda Meir, the former prime minister of Israel, and is for boys and girls ages 12-17. The purpose of the group is to encourage par­ ticipation in religious, com­ munity and social activities. A Hebrew class is conducted for adults to improve their speaking and reading skills. "The congregation has been growing," Greenfield said, "and it's going to continue to grow and strengthen." The public is invited to attend any of the services at the Ridgefield synagogue on Ridgefield Road. St. Patrick's sets Christmas Masses At 'St. Patrick's Catholic Church, a half hour of carols by the adult choir will be followed • by midnight Mass Dec. 24. There lCMlOtalSb ** at 5 and 7 pm. that evening. On Sunday, Masses will be offered at 7:15, 8:30, 9:45, 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. •'> « rtfl - gsiiW iT • The origin of Christmas Carols Did you know that the world "carol" means "to dance in a ring"? Caroling became popular with the beloved 13th century St. Francis of Assisi. 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