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Saint Mary’s Catholic Church

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Iglesia Católica

Santa Maria 6 0 0 A V E N U E B • S T E R L I N G , I L 6 1 0 8 1

( 8 1 5 ) 6 2 5 – 0 6 4 0

30 de Septiembre 2012

September 30 2012

St. Mary

2012 Confirmation Class

Stephanie Abarca

Carmen Aguilar

Maria Cid

Eric De Anda

Kyle Decker

Victor Francque

Alex Gallardo

Anthony Garcia

Kevin Gaytan

Ruben Gomez

Alexandra Guiterrez

Jeremy Henson

Grant Jacoby

Markel Kinnaman

Jazmin Leal

Sierra Leal

Megan Loos

Juan Lopez

Ivan Mendoza

Fabiola Murillo

Olivia Murillo

Diana Reyes

Francisco Sandoval

Melissa Segretto

Esteban Sosa

Jamyson Trancoso

Nadia Trujillo

Nikolas Trujillo

Sebastian Uresti

David Villa

Jesus Villa, Jr.

Logan Whitman

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Mary’s Church, Sterling, Illinois

Office Hours-Staff Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Phone: 815-625-0640 Parish Pastor: Rev. James R. Keenan Parochial Vicar: Rev. Juan Ayala Parish Secretary: Donna Blum Hispanic Secretary: Janie Atilano Shut-in Ministry: Sally Kellen Pastoral Associate: Jane Olson Business Manager: Marilyn McBride Deacon: John Kellen Deacon: Jim Lopez Deacon: Larry Zitkus

St. Mary School/Phone/ (815) 625-2253 Principal: Patricia Reynolds

Religious Education/Phone/625-6688 Director: Gerry Williamson Secretary: Dianne Williamson

Weekend Mass Schedule: English: Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00, 8:30 & 10:00 am Spanish: Sunday 11:30 am

St. Mary’s Website www.stmarysterling.com

Mass Intentions

Monday, October 1

8:30 am + Mary Jane Smith

Tuesday, October 2

8:30 am + Gale McBride

Wednesday, October 3

8:30 am + James Joyce

Thursday, October 4

8:30 am + Mary Devine

Friday, October 5

8:30 am Greg & Sue Thome

40th Wedd. Anniver.

Saturday, October 6

8:30 am + Pete & Margaret

Seancik

5:00pm People of St. Mary

Sunday, October 7

7:00 am Liv. & Dec. Members

of Henry Waldschmidt

8:30 am + Robert & Francis Flynn

10:00 am + Margaret Aldrich

11:30 am + Leon & Amada

DeAvila

Calendar of Events

Annual Life Chain Sterling/Rock Falls Life Chain is families and churches

uniting to speak up for the unborn children. Speak u for those who cannot speak for themselves. (Prov. 31:8-9)

Date: Sunday, October 7.2012

Time: 12.45-2.00 p

Where: St. Mary’s School on Locust Street/Rt. 40, Sterling, IL

Fatima Day Saturday, October 13, 2012

Holy Family Parish, 4401 Highcrest Road, Rockford, IL will host

the 10th Annual Celebration commemorating “Our Lady of Fatima

and the Great Miracle of the Sun.

Schedule of Events:

11:00 a Adoration, Confession, Recitation of the Holy Rosary

11:45 a Procession followed by Holy Mass immediately following,

there will be a chicken and pasta dinner in the downstairs hall.

Donations appreciated.

You are Invited - Come Enjoy 2 Evenings of Renewal Date/Time: Wednesday, October 17 - 7:00 p.m.

Subject: “Apparitions of Our Lady”

Hosted by: Altar & Rosary Society

Date/Time: Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.

Subject: “An Evening of Healing Praise & Worship”

Hosted by: The Family of Praise Prayer Group

Both days: Speaker, Catholic Lay Evangelist-Bill Richart

Both days: A Love Offering will be received

Marriage-Building Parish Fall Conference NIU Rockford, 8500 E. State Street, Rockford, IL

Agenda in English & Spanish

8.30-9a Welcoming reception, Continental Breakfast

9.9.45a Keynote Speakers: Bishop David Malloy on

Strengthening Marriages & Families in Today’s

Culture”

10.-10.45a 11-11.45a Morning Sessions

11.45a-1p Lunch

1-1.45p Keynote Speaker: John McGrath on “Strengthening

Families in the Year of Faith”

2-2.45p, 3-3.45p Afternoon sessions

3.45p Closing Comments, Prayer

Morning & Afternoon Sessions

English: Theology f the Body, Catholic Couple Check Up, RECLAIM Sexual Health,

Destination Marriage, Theology on Tap, Elizabeth Ministry, Covenant of Love, Couple Prayer Series, Fully Engaged, NFP for Married Couples, PAIRS, World Class Marriage,

MarriageCare.

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Attention Ladies of the Parish If you would be interested in going on a

shopping trip to Woodfield Mall in Schaumberg, IL., on

Saturday, Nov. 10. We are

taking reservations now. Please call the Parish Office at: 815-625-0640 or call Ann Stroup 815-626-4944

or Flora Whitman 815-438-6401. Cost will be around $20 - $25. Sponsored by our Altar & Rosary Society.

“Stock the Food Pantry”

Food Drive October 3, 2012 Please help the Newman, Sterling, Dixon and Rock Falls High School students walk against hunger as we stock up our local food pantries. Food will be picked up by the students on residents’ front porches and stoops throughout the city limits of Dixon. Please have your food out by 8am All Dixon food collected will be donated to the Dixon Food Pantry. Food collected in the Sterling-Rock Falls area will be donated to the local food pantries. Food items needed:

Cereal, peanut butter, jelly, pancake mix, syrup, canned fruits, canned vegetables, spaghetti, sauce, macaroni & cheese, pork & beans, noodles, tuna, rice, soup, paper towels, diapers and toilet paper.

St. Mary School -ews Meeting: An Education Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 3, at 6 p.m., in the school. Auction: An Auction “Fright Night” will be held on Saturday, October 13, in Bales Hall. Fruit Sale: Will begin on October 17 and ending October 31. For details, call the school.

Gianna’s House Fall Banquet The annual Fall Fundraising Banquet will be Thu. November 8 from 6-8.30p at Deer Valley Country Club. Keynote speaker: Patricia Bainbridge, chairman of Human Life International along with musical guest, Mary Ley. To make a reservation or host a table call Doris Cox 815-625.0787, email [email protected]

Parish Offices Closed On Monday, October 8, parish offices will be closed, for Columbus Day, a Diocesan Holiday.

Weekly Collection Report 2012-2013 September 22-23, 2012

Weekly Envelope Collection $ 9,704.00 Loose Collection $ 866.98 Children's Collection $ 13.00 Total Collection $ 10,583.98 Needed Weekly $ 15,636.10 Over (Under) $ (5,052.12)

Debt Reduction Balance at Beginning of week $134,859.39 Debt Reduction Collection For week $ 194.25 Loan Current Balance $134,665.14

Observer Debt $ 2,960.00

Envelopes this week 276

Liturgical Schedules

Lectors

Saturday, October 6 5:00 pm Raul Trujillo, Lavon Finkle Sunday, October 7 7:00 am Bob Ebersole 8:30 am Theresa Heffelfinger, Terry McGinn 10:00 am Mike Marruffo, Bob Kennedy

Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, October 6 5:00 pm Deacon, Caitlin Summers, Megan Summers, Concha Sitter, Paul Hess

Sunday, October 7 7:00 am Dennis DeLanghe, John Beien, Alice Ports 8:30 am Deacon, Terri Lawrence, Renee Davis, Patrick & Lorna Anello 10:00 am Judy Valdez, Ann Stroup, Julie Jacobs, Jennie Ramos, Allison Furr

Altar Servers Saturday, October 6 5:00 pm Karter Decker, Breck Tschosik Sunday, October 7 7:00 am Bob Ebersole 8:30 am Ryan Ruide, Jacob Rude, Antonio Gassman 10:00 am Noelle Rightley, Faith Rightley, Libby Nichols

Happenings Power is in Serving

When we were children, the athletes and those most advanced would pick the people for their teams. Logically, they always picked the strongest, most agile or those who had better strategies. Some-thing similar happens in most fields of human activity. The most competent people are chosen for jobs, since they are proven to posses greater intelligence or skill in something. God, however, does not choose in this way. It is always surprising that he seeks the most unex-pected to carry out his work. Or rather, what is surprising that he seeks the most unexpected to carry out his work. Or rather, what is surprising is that he opens his mission to all...except those whose riches have them so enslaved that they are incapable of thinking of others. And by riches, Jesus means not only money, but the conviction of having power, of being sure that you have the exclusivity on truth. These attitudes, which indicate a hold on any area of power or dominance, have no place in the kingdom of God. In other words, those who think or believe this way do not have the ability to enter because they are too wrapped up in themselves. If you are wrapped up in something, it is best to remove it and throw it out. And these constraints can be just as much a sense of arrogance, as well as an erroneous sense of humility that fails to recognize the work of God. This is why today those who believe that they are poor, powerless, and inferior are invited to also come out of this slavery. If God calls everyone, nothing and no one can stop us from getting closer to God, to do his works, and serve in the style of Jesus.

For Reflection What things prevent you from serving Christ the way he wants to be served? Do you sometimes consider that you are too big or too small? Do you realize that these two extremes mean to deny God’s actions in you?

Quilt Drawing Winner The quilt drawing was held on Tuesday, September 18, at the Altar & Rosary Potluck supper. The winner was Maria Hess. Congratulations! St. Vincent DePaul Figures of August

Financial Aid: 24 Families -$1,397.60 Food: 215 Families & 615 individuals $1,838.85

26 Domingo de Tiempo Ordinario Teléfonos 626.5735 / 625.0640 Página de Internet: www.stmarysterling.com

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Horario de Oficinas

Nuestro horario para la oficinas del centro parroquial lunes a viernes es 9.00 a.-4.00 p. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Ministros para el fin de semana del

7 de Octubre Lectores: Raquel Herrera, Cristina Olivas Ministro de Eucaristia: Edna Vazquez, Carmen Serrano, Martha Cavazos, Linda Balderas, Dora Brooks Monaguillos: Sonia Rodriguez, Jazmin Olivas, Kaxandra Diaz Acomodadores: Roberto Flores, Juventino Trujillo, Jose Hernandez, Juan Barrientos

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Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo Las platicas serán el 3 de Noviembre de las

2.00pm a las 4.00pm, en el Centro Parroquial. Por favor de no traer sus niños. Unicamente para los papas y padrinos.

Presentaciones de niños en la Iglesia Si usted quiere presenter su niño o niña en el templo, unicamente las presentaciones serán el cuarto domingo del mes durante la misa o despues de misa.

Matrimonios y Quinceañeras: Hacer cita con el sacerdote por lo menos 9

meses antes de la fecha deseada. Favor de no hacer planes antes de tener la fecha confirmada con el sacerdote.

Confesiones: Sábados de 4.00a 4.30p o por cita en la oficina del Padre.

Adoracion

Acompáñenos en la oración al Santísimo Sacramento todos los martes de 9.00a - 6.00p en la capilla.

Derecho Por La Vida Vamos a tener la marcha el 7 de Octubre, 12.45-2.00p, en frente de la escuela de Santa María por la calle Locust. Ven y apoya el derecho por la vida. Toma un momento para que puedas expresar tu sentimientos por la vida.

Rosario de la Virgen

de Guadalupe El rosario será el día 12 de Octubre a la 6.00 p.m., en la

casa de : Sr. & Sra. Martin Arrezola, 209 W. 18th Street, Rock Falls..

Por Favor! Es muy importante que su familia esté registrada en nuestra iglesia de Santa María. Favor de llamar a Janie al 625.0640 ext. 43 o 626.5735 en la oficina parroquial.

Atencion! Si cambia el numero de su teléfono o celular, por favor de llamar a Janie 815-625.5735 con los cambios.

Clases De Ingles Se ofrecen classes de ingles, conversación, aprender a leer y escribir, tambien Estudsios de Secundaria G.E.D. Para más información llame al 626.5735 con Janie.

Aviso! Por favor de avisar a la oficina parroquial si usted o un miembro de su familia se encuentra internado en el hospital o en su casa.

Misas Diarias La misa diaria será a las 8.30a, Lunes, Martes, Jueves y Viernes, en la capilla. Solamente el Miércoles y Sábado será en la iglesia a 8.30a.

Voluntarios Estamós en busca de hombres y mujeres para la limpeza de nuestra iglesia. La iglesia se limpa cada viernes de 8.00a haste las 9.00a. Pueden llamar con Janie por mas información.

Oficina Cerrada La oficina estará cerrada el Lunes, 8 de

Octubre para el fiesta de la Diócesis.

Cuando éramos niños, los más deportistas o los más avanzados, escogían gente para su equipo. Lógicamente, siempre escogían a los más fuertes, los más ágiles o los que cocían mejor las estrategias. Algo parecido ocurre en la mayoría de los campos de actuación humana. Se eligen para los trabajos a la gene más capacitada, la que ha probado mayor inteligencia, o más destreza en algo. Dios, sin embargo, no elige de esa manera. Siempre sorprende que busque a los más inesperados para llevar a cabo su obra. O más bien, lo que sorprende es que abra la misión a todos ...menos a quienes sus riquezas tengan tan esclavizados que sean incapaces de pensar en otros. Y por riquezas, Jesús quiere decir no sólo el dinero, sino el convencimiento de tener poder, la arrogancia, el estar seguro de que se tiene la verdad en exclusiva. Estas actitudes, que indican un encastillamiento en algún área de poder o dominio, no tienen lugar en el reino de Dios. Es decir, quienes así piensan o creen, no tienen la capacidad de entrar, porque están demasiado enredados en sí mismos. Si algo enreda, es mejor sacarlo de sí mismo, arrojarlo fuera. Y esas ataduras pueden ser tanto la arrogancia como una equivocada humidad que no reconoce la obra de Dios. Es por eso también que salgan también ellos de esa esclavitud. Si Dios llama a todos, nada ni nadie puede impedirnos el acercarnos a Dios, hacer las obras de Dios, servir al estilo de Jesús.

Para la Reflexión

¿Qué cosas me impiden servir a Cristo como Él quiere ser servido? ¿Me creo a veces demasiado grande y en otras ocasiones demasiado pequeño? ¿Me doy cuenta de que esos dos extremos significan negar la acción de dios en mí? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Misas Si usted quiere ofrecer una misa por alguna persona fallecida o por alguna otra intencion, por favor de pasar al Centro Parroquial y pedirla con Janie o Dona.

Confesiones Sábados de 4:00 a 4:30 pm, o por cita en la oficina del Padre.

El Poder Está En Servir Calendario Semanal

P a r i s h D i r e c t o r y Directorio Parroquial

Office Hours/Horario de Oficina Monday-Friday 9am-4pm/Lunes-Viernes 9am-4pm Phone/Teléfono: 815-625-0640 • Fax: 815-625-1684 Rectory/Rectoria

Phone/Teléfono .............................................................. 815-625-0640 Pastoral Staff/Personal Parroquial

Pastor/Párroco, Rev. James R. Keenan ................................... ext. 11 Parrocial Vicar//Vicar Párroco, Rev. Juan Ayala ………...… ext. 42 Deacons/Diaconos: John Kellen, James Lopez, Larry Zitkus .. ext. 26 Parish Secretary/Secretaria Parroquial, Donna Blum ............ ext. 13 Business Manager/Contador, Marilyn McBride ....................... ext. 25 Pastoral Associate, Jane Olson ............................................... ext. 20 Ministry to the Sick and Shut-in/Visitas a Enfermos, Sally Kellen Hispanic Ministry/Ministerio Hispano, Janie Atilano ..626-5735/625-0640 ext. 43 Religious Education/Educación Religiosa

Office Hours/Horario de Oficina Mon-Fri.9am-4pm Lunes-Jueves 9:00am-Viernes 9:00am4pm Phone/Teléfono .............................................................. 815-625-6688 Director/Directora, Gerry Williamson………...…………………...ext.44 Secretary/Secretaria, Dianne Williamson…...……………………ext.14 Two (2) years of religious education are required before a child can receive Holy Communion and/or Confirmation. / Para recibir la Primera Comunión o Confirmación, los niños deben completar 2 años de doctrina.

St. Mary School/Escuela Santa Maria

Phone/Teléfono ........................................................... (815) 625-2253 Principal/Director: Patricia Reynolds Weekend Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas

English/Inglés Saturday/Sábado 5:00 pm • Sunday/Domingo 7:00, 8:30 & 10:00 am Spanish/Español Sunday/Domingo (En la Iglesia) 11:30 am Weekday Mass Schedule/Horario de Misas—Capilla

Monday - Friday 8:30-chapel/Lunes y Viernes 8:30 am -Capilla All the masses are in English./Todos las Misas son en Ingles. The Sacraments/Los Sacramentos

Reconciliation/Reconciliación Saturday/Sábado 4:00-4:30pm Communal Penance Services in Advent & Lent. Baptism/Bautismo Please call the parish office for the arrangements, after the birth. / Llama al Centro Parroquial despues de nacimiento. Marriage/Matrimonio Couples should contact the parish priest at least 9 months in advance. Arrangements can not be made on the phone. Persons must be at least 19 years old. / Las parejas deben comunicarse con el sacerdote, al menos con 9 meses de anticipación. Las fechas no se arreglan por teléfono. Las personas deben tener al menos 19 años de edad.

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