Saint Mary`s Santa Maria

Saint Mary’s
Catholic Church
_________________
Iglesia Católica
Santa Maria
February 13, 2011
600 AVENUE B • STERLING, IL 61081
(815)625–0640
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
LOS DIEZ MANDAMIENTOS
February 13, 2011
Cancelled!!
I regret to inform you that the trip to Egypt this fall is cancelled,
due to the unrest in Egypt at this time.
Fr. Don
51st 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: Fr. Don Ahles
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Juan Ayala
Parish Secretary: Donna Blum
Hispanic Secretary: Janie Atilano
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: Tom DePasquale
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, February 14
8:30 am
Tuesday, ovember 16
7:15 am
8:30 am
Wednesday, ovember 17
7:15 am
8:30 am
Thursday, ovember 18
7:15 am
8:30 am
Friday, ovember 19
8:30 am
Saturday, ovember 20
8:30 am
5:00pm
Sunday, ovember 21
7:00 am
8:30 am
10:00 am St. Mary Parishioners
11:30 am
For Your Information
Kindergarten Round-Up
St. Mary’s School, Sterling, IL
Friday, March 4, 2011
8:30-9:00a.m.
Welcome coffee in Burns Hall,
(cafeteria) with our Principal Mr.
DePasquale
9:00-9:30a.m.
Parents and children visit the classroom. We will explain a “typical” day
(go through all textbooks, subjects,
specials ).
9:30-10:00a.m.
Parents will tour the school with
Mr. D. The children will stay in
the kindergarten room for an
activity.
10:00-10:30a.m.
REGISTRATIO( - If you intend
to register on this day you will need
the following:
1. A certified copy of your child’s birth
certificate. (This is from the city
clerk’s - Not the hospital copy). If
your child is in our Preschool
program we have a copy)
REGISTATIO( WILL (OT BE
ACCEPTED WITHOUT THIS:
2. A copy of your child’s baptism
certificate.
3. Completed registration form *
4. Completed investment form *
5. Competed Direct Payment form *
6. Registration Fee & Book Fee
7. Physical/Dental Form completed
And turned in in before the first
day of school. All immunization
must be up-to-date.
*forms available the day of the roundup.
HOPE TO SEE YOU & YOUR CHILD
AT THE ROU(D-UP.
St. Vincent DePaul
Our pantry is in need of your help in
refilling our shelves on February 20.
They need non-perishable food items or
paper products of any kind. Donations
can be brought to the parish center.
Monetary donations are also appreciated.
Sweetheart Social
In keeping with “Marriage-Building
2011”, St. Mary’s is planning a social
hour for married couples on Sunday,
February 13, at 1:30 p.m., in Bales Hall.
What have you done for your marriage
lately.
Family of Praise Prayer Group
February Calendar
The Family of Praise prayer group meets
each Thursday evening - 7:00p.m. - at
St. Mary’s Parish Center. Each gathering
is open to everyone...parishioners, friends,
family, teenagers.
February 17: Prayer, Praise, Popcorn
and a movie.
February 24: The introductory “Come &
See” night for the
upcoming 2011 Lenten Life
in the Spirit Seminar.
You are Invited to Prayer,
Popcorn and a Movie
“Pope John Paul II: Thanks to the
Catholic Charismatic Renewal, millions
of Christian men and women, youth
and adults, have rediscovered Pentecost
as a living reality in their daily lives.”
On Thursday evening, February 17 at
7:00p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center, the
Family of Praise prayer group will be
showing a 30 minute DVD entitled A
EW PETECOST with discussion and
questions to follow. All parishioners are
invited.
Keep Us Informed!
Have you changed your name, address, or
phone number? Are you or someone you
know in the hospital or homebound? If
you answer yes to any one of these
questions, then please call our parish
office at 815-625-0640. It is vital that we
keep the census updated and minister to
your spiritual needs.
Collection Report-Fiscal Year
February 5-6, 2011
Description
Weekly
Required Amount
$15,546.42
Envelope Collection
$16,791.00
Loose Collection
$ 562.61
Children's Collection
$
22.63
Total Collection
$17,376.14
Over (Short) of Required
$(1,829.72)
Description
Required Amount
Envelope Collection
Loose Collection
Children's Collection
Total Collection
Over (Short) of Required
Year To Date
$497,485.54
$368,994.43
$ 25,323.52
$
602.42
$394,920.37
$497,485.54
Members Contributing
316
New Consolidated Loan Total $160,351.87
Observer Bill:
$
0.00
Tithe: Our 8% tithe of $1,390.09, for
Jan.uary .67 has ,been given to Catholic Relief
Serv. This week’s 8% tithe Forward Edge
International. Next week’s tithe will be given to
St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Liturgical Schedules
Lectors
Saturday, (ovember 20
5:00 pm
Sunday, October 21
7:00 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday, (ovember 20
5:00 pm
Sunday, (ovember 21
7:00 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
Altar Servers
Saturday, (ovember 20
5:00 pm
Sunday, (ovember 21
7:00 am
8:30 am
10:00 am
Helpers of God’s Most Precious
Children
This is a weekly prayer group that meets
after 8:30 Mass every Thursday, in the
chapel to pray for the end of abortions.
Mass Intentions
What is a Mass Intention? A Mass
Intention is when you have a Mass said
for someone who has passed away or for
something that is very important example: wedding anniversary, birthday.
Please call or stop by the Parish Office to
have a Mass said. Weekday Masses are
available as well as some weekend masses
for the remainder of the year.
Keep Us Informed!
Have you changed your name, address, or
phone number? Are you or someone you
know in the hospital or homebound? If
you answer yes to any one of these
questions, then please call our parish
office at 815-625-0640. It is vital that we
keep the census updated and minister to
your spiritual needs.
Opting for Life
In this new society we live in there might be a seemingly strong sense of freedom. Without any doubt, there are many options, whether you go into the supermarket to buy any
product or you want to choose a career in life. We may belief the illusion that we can do
whatever we want without any obstacles or limitations. It might seem that we are entitled to anything we desire and young people particularly may fall into this trap. And it is
a trap, because actions have consequences, and decisions re always moral: that is, they
always impact others in a positive or negative way.
Some of watch as the characters in a soap opera get married and
unmarried; easily rid themselves of obstacles or the consequence of
actions, such as having an abortion because having a baby at the
time is inconvenient. We watch rich girls who are not required to be
accountable for anything and for whom negative consequence are
simply removed. It may be possible that our children could fall for
such an illusion and we simply don’t discuss truth with them, considering perhaps that we don’t wish to crush their dreams, their initiative, or their freedom.
Freedom
Is to be
Released
From the
Bonds of
Evil.
Before all this, Jesus gives us a rather different concept of freedom: it is a healthy relationship with the people close to us. In other words, a right and healing relationship.
The point is to make decisions knowing that anything we do has consequences for
others. That is, choosing will always be a matter of love. The point is to choose true
life at each turn instead of choosing a fleeting moment of pleasure. A true freedom to
choose is inside every person and that is the greatest human strength a person can have.
It is superior to human laws since it is in keeping with a true obedience to the will of
God. It is, therefore, totally free. Freedom is to be untied from the bonds of evil and
darkness and from the bond that selfishness means. Selfishness always seeks its own
pleasure and comfort, and that is not to be truly free, but to be tied down to oneself. It
closes the person up and makes him or her wither inside. True freedom is to be at the
service of life. It is the only thing that can heal and bring salvation.
For Reflection
Have you ever considered if you were totally free? From what ties would you like to be
freed?
6 Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Teléfonos 626- 5735 / 625- 0640
Página de Internet: www.stmarysterling.com
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Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo
Las platicas serán el 9 de Octubre 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.
Los Bautismos:
Los bautismos se realizan
unicamente el 17 de
Octubre, el tercer domingo.
Para los papas y padrinos
es obligatorio asistir a las
clases. No habra
bautismos si no recibe la
preparacion bautismal.
Por favor programe su bautismo con su
familia y sus padrinos para el Tercer
Domingo de Mes. Los padrinos tienen que
estar casados por la iglesia o ser solteros.
No habra bautismos en sabado.
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 6
meses antes de la fecha deseada. Favor de
no hacer planes antes de tener la fecha
confirmada con el sacerdote.
Confesiones:
Sábados de 4:00 a 4:30 pm, o por cita en la
oficina del Padre.
Elegir la Vida
En esta sociedad nueva en la que vivimos, puede ser que exista un aparente fuerte sentido de libertad. Hay, sin duda, muchas opciones, tanto si se va al supermercado a buscar
cualquier producto, como para escoger una carrera o trabajo. Podemos tener la ilusión
de que hacemos lo que queremos sin que nadie pos ponga obstáculos ni límites. Podría
así parecer que tenemos derecho a lo que más nos plazca. Para algunos jóvenes, educados en esta cultura, puede ser casi como un sentido de que tienen derecho a todo y que
no hay consecuencias para las acciones. Vemos así a los personajes de novela algunas
veces casarse y descasare, deshacerse de obstáculos; vemos a niñas caprichosas a las
que no se les pide cuenta de nada y para quienes las consecuencias negativas de los actos
no existen. Es posible que nuestros propios hijos se hayan lecho esa ilusión y no les
hablemos de las cosas, pensando que no queremos cortar su iniciativa y su libertad.
Frente a eso, Jesús nos propone un concepto de la libertad algo distinto se trata de una
relación sana con las personas cercanas. Es decir, de un a relación justa y de sanación.
Se trata de elegir sabiendo que todas nuestras opciones tienen consecuencias para los
demás. Y elegir, entonces, es una cuestión de amor. Se trata de elegir la verdadera vida
en cada momento, y no sólo un momento de placer pasajero. La verdadera libertad de
elegir está en el interior de la persona, y eso es la mayor fuerza humana que se puede
tener. Sobrepasa a la ley, está de acuerdo con una obediencia auténtica a la voluntad de
Dios y por lo tanto, es verdaderamente libre. Libertad es estar fuera de las ataduras del
mal y de la oscuridad y de la atadura que supone el propio egoísmo, que quisiera siempre
buscar el propio placer y la propia comodidad. Eso no es en realidad ser libres, sino estar atado a uno mismo. Encierra y agota. La verdadera libertad es el servicio a la vida.
Es lo único que puede sanar y que puede traer la salvación.
Para La Reflexión
¿Has considerado alguna vez si eres verdaderamente libre? ¿De qué ataduras te gustaría
librarte?
CalendaCalenHabra claseFrebero 23
Calendario Semanal
Habra clases
Adoracion
Acompáñenos en la oración al Santísimo
Sacramento todos los martes de 9:00 a.m. a
7:00 p.m. en la capilla.
Por FAVOR!
Es muy importante que su familia esté
registrada en nuestra iglesia de Santa
María. Favor de llamar a Janie al 6250640 ext. 43 o 626-5735 en la oficina
parroquial.
dario Semanal
P a r i s h
D i r e c t o r y
Directorio Parroquial
Office/Officina
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, Fr. Don Ahles .................................................. ext. 11
Associate Pastor/Párroco Asociado, Fr. Juan Ayala ……..…ext. 12
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
Monday-Friday/Lunes a Viernes 9:00am-4:00 pm
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: Mr. Tom DePasquale
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. Held on the First
Sunday of the month. Please call the Parish Center four months prior to
the birth. / Los bautismos son el tercer Domingo de cada mes. Llama al
Centro Parroquial cuatro meses antes de nacimiento.
Marriage/Matrimonio
Couples should contact the parish priest at least 6 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 6 meses de anticipación. Las fechas no se arreglan por
teléfono. Las personas deben tener al menos 19 años de edad.
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