We offer varied and stunning gifts for all occasions and needs—birthdays, anniversaries, for healing and encouragement from a loss or burden and more. Our selection of gifts to celebrate Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations and Weddings is outstanding. A collection of unique greeting cards for these occasions is also available. Contemporary and traditional religious art is offered to bring in
spiration and beauty into your home and garden. We offer a variety of Bibles—some that are specially directed to teens, families, women, and for study, to name a few. A large selection of books to enlighten and educate, offer spiritual guidance and growth, and prayer assistance are always in stock. A variety of the traditional Catholic sacramentals—medals, scapulars, holy cards, rosaries, crucifixes, and more—are always available. Bell Tower Gifts & Books is located on the campus of The Church of Holy Apostles, at the corner of Bull Valley Road and Crystal Lake Road, in McHenry, Illinois. The store was established in 2002 and is operated as a parish store in compliance with the Diocese of Rockford. The outside entrance to the store faces Bull Valley Road, next to the Parish Office entrance. The store may also be entered from the parish center, Bell Tower Place, and from another entrance near the Parish Office. If you’re having trouble finding us, please give us a call at 815-363-4659 and we’ll direct you! As the founding pastor of The Church of Holy Apostles, Father Robert N. Sherry instituted the parish with the tenet of being a welcoming parish. The Parish Mission Proclamation is “The Church of Holy Apostles seeks to be a family of compassionate people sharing God’s love through worship and sacraments, education, fellowship and service. You are welcome.” As a direct extension of this guiding principle, Bell Tower Gifts & Books was opened to offer the resources to educate, inspire and equip people on their spiritual journeys. We are “open to spread the Word.” Please stop in and browse our peaceful and inviting store!