600 Avenue B Sterling, IL 61081 1.815.625.0640 April 3 , 2016

600 Avenue B Sterling, IL 61081 1.815.625.0640 April 3 , 2016

Weekday Masses MonFri 8.30 AMChapel
School Schedule: Wed 8.30 AMChurch Saturday 8.30 AMChurch Sunday Obligation
5.00 PM Sat., 7.00 AM, 8.30 AM, 10.00 AM 11.30 AM In Spanish
Vigil/Holy Day MassesChurch
7.00 PM, 8.30 AM, 5.15 PM
7.00 PM In Spanish
Adoration/BenedictionChapel
Tuesday 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick
If you or someone you know would like to receive the
anointing of the sick, please notify the parish office.
Baptism
Following the birth of your child, please contact the
parish office.
Catechetical Instruction (Grades 1 ± 8)
Confirmation Preparation Call Religious Education Office.
Matrimony
Arrangements to be made by calling parish office (9) months in advance.
RCIA (Adult Initiation) If interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith,
please contact Jane Olson at the parish office.
Reconciliation
Saturday: 4.00 4.45 PM, also by appointment.
Communal Penance Services during Advent and Lent.
Parish Registration We welcome new parishioners. Please come to the parish office to receive welcome information.
Bulletin Notices
Please submit notices in writing or email [email protected] to the parish office by
Friday noon, one week prior to publication.
600 Avenue B Sterling, IL 61081
1.815.625.0640
April 3rd, 2016
Sunday of Divine Mercy Pastor
Rev. James R. Keenan………..……………...Ext.211
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Adalberto Sanchez……………….……..Ext.212
Residence (after 4 PM & weekends) 1.815.625.4768
Deacons
John Kellen……………………………………..Ext.226
Larry Zitkus……………………………………..Ext.226
Parish Office Hours
MondayFriday……………………9.00 AM 4.00 PM
Parish Administration Offices
600 Avenue B Sterling IL………...….1.815.625.0640
Fax 815.625.1684
Email:………[email protected]
Website: …………………..www.stmarysterling.com
Parish Staff…………...………….….1.815.625.0640
Bert Davis, Bookkeeper……………..…...…..Ext.225
Lupe Larson, Secretary……………………....Ext.210
Jane Olson, Pastoral Associate……………..Ext.220
Janie Atilano, Hispanic Ministry……1.815.626.5735
Sister Philomene Reiland, Director of Music Sally Kellen, Shutin Ministry………………...Ext.226
Cemetery Andres Quintana, Cemetery Manager……...Ext.224
Religious Education Office………1.815.625.6688
(located in St. Mary School)
Gerry Williamson, Director……………….….Ext.244
Dianne Williamson, Secretary……………....Ext.214
St. Mary School
6 West 6th Street…………….……...1.815.625.2253
Rebecca Schmitt, Principal………………….Ext.227 Jeannie Ramos, Bookkeeper………………..Ext.221
Robbin Clifton, Secretary…………………….Ext.223
Newman Central Catholic High School
1101 W. 23rd Street………………...1.815.625.0500
Kathleen Howard, Interim Principal
St. Vincent DePaul Society 7 West 6th Street…………………....1.815.625.0311
Office Hours: MondayFriday…..12 Noon 2.30 PM
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Mass Intentions
Mon April 4 8.30 AM Sara Bittorf Roberta Dillon Tue April 5 8.30 AM †Charles L. Favor
Terry A. Gholson Wed April 6 8.30 AM †James P. Gainey
John & Margaret Lynch
Thu April 7 8:30 AM †Teresa Rodriguez
Bert & Sally Davis Fri April 8 8:30 AM Ryan & Alice Link
Ed & Jan Mulvaney
Sat April 9 8:30 AM †Robert & Margaret Gregg
Jay & Karen Payan
5:00 PM †Joseph Ramirez Mary Ramirez Family
†Michael King
Ray & Sue Tkach Sun April 10 7.00 AM For the people of the parish
8.30 AM †Barbara Boos
Lawrence & Marlene Mitchell
10.00 AM †Forrest & Lois Frank
Lynn Sotelo & Gail Henson
11.30 AM †Soledad Jimenez †Natalia Landa
Juan Trujillo *********************************************************
Collection Report 2016-17
March 26-27
Recently Deceased † WEEKLY
Envelope Collection $ 7,520.00
Loose Collection
$ 1,628.03
Children's Collection $
35.35
Total Collection
$ 9,183.38
Needed Weekly
$14,875.42
Short
$ 5,692.04
Debt Reduction Collection Current $790.00
Debt Reduction Balance
$31,442.37
Envelopes this week
254
April Month Tithe
$250.00
(Sauk Valley Food Bank)
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Liturgical Roles
Lectors
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Sat April 9
5.00 PM Sarah Campbell Lavon Finkle Sun April 10 7.00 AM Helen Musyl 8.30 AM Teresa Gingrich
Bert Davis 10.00 AM Audrey Dekker Jane Olson
Eucharistic Ministers
Banns
Raoul Garcia & Stacey Janssen III
Sanctuary Lamp Memorials
The Sanctuary Candle will burn
the week of March 26-April 2
in memory of
Marie McDonald
Given by
Deb Cheshier
“You may be thinking, ‘I don’t deserve to be
forgiven. My sins are too great!’ Thankfully,
God’s love is greater than all the sins of all
time. Jesus offers his grace and forgiveness to
every repentant heart.”
Teresa Rodriguez
Wedding
Sat April 9
5.00 PM Paul Hess
Megan S. Benyo & Flora Whitman 10 Sun April
7.00 AM John Beien Sharley Bailey & Lori Downie
8.30 AM Deacon Terri Lawrence & Steve Marruffo 10.00 AM Sharon McKenna
Julie Jacobs & Jeannie Ramos Altar Servers
Sat April 9
5.00 PM Libby Nichols Kate & Ellie Preston
Sun April 10 8.30 AM Nate Neubauer
Antonio Gassman & John Craft 10.00 AM Gianna Widolff Erin & Shannon Kelly
Quilt Raffle
Religious Education
Classes meet on April 13th & 20th.
Tickets are 6 for $5.00 or
The closing mass will be on April 27th in the
$1.00 each. Your envelope
church at 6:15 PM.
with the money and ckets can be
No class on April 6th.
placed in the Sunday collecon or given
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to the parish secretary. Addional
ckets are available at the Parish
Looking for First Communion
gifts to purchase? Stop by the
Center. This beauful quilt will be
Parish Center from 9 AM to
raffled at the Altar & Rosary Mother/
4 PM.
Daughter Banquet on Sun., April 10th.
Charismatic Mass
Patti Gallagher Mansfieldwill be the
guest speaker for a Charismatic day of
renewal, “Come Holy Spirit: Sharing
the graces of Pentecost,” on April 23rd
at St. Patrick Church, 244 Kelley Drive,
Rochelle, IL . Registration begins at
8:30 AM. The day is scheduled from
9 AM to 4 PM. Early registration is $15
or $20 at the door. Bring a sack lunch.
There will be a love offering. The day is
sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic
Renewal Services for the Diocese of
Rockford. For more information call
Linda at 8152643240 or
[email protected].
ST. MARY’S SCHOOL
Ladies’ Night Out will be on
Sat., April 16th at St. Mary’s Parish
Center Bales Hall. Doors open at
6 :00 PM. Tickets are $25.00 each. For
more information call
Michelle Decker @ 815-716-7181 or
Kris Noble @ 815-441-0758. Ladies Altar & Rosary
The annual Mother/Daughter
Banquet will be held on Sun.,
April 10th at 12:30 PM in the
Parish Center Bales Hall. Enjoy a delicious pot
luck dinner. Please bring a dish to pass using
the guidelines of your last name:
Day of Reflection
A-I meat, J-Q salad, R-Z veggies.
Annual Day of Reflection sponsored by the Dessert will be provided. Any
Secular Discalced Carmelites of the
questions please call
Rockford Diocese will be held on Sat., April Flora Whitman at 815-438-6401.
9th at 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM at St. Rita
Cinderella the Musical
Parish, 6254 Valley Knoll Drive, Rockford.
The speaker will be Father Bonaventure
Newman Central Catholic High School
Lussier, OCD, from St. Florian Parish in
presents the musical production
Milwaukee, on "The Beatitudes as the
“Cinderella”. It will be held at the
Constitution of the Church." The event will Centennial Auditorium on
include a Morning Prayer, Mass, brunch,
Fri., April 15th at 7:00 PM
three conferences and lunch. There will be a Sat., April 16th at 7:00 PM
basket raffle of items. The event is free,
Sun., April 17th at 2:00 PM.
Tickets sales at Newman High School,
however donations are appreciated. For
Farley's in Dixon, or at the door. The
more information contact Amanda at
tickets are as follows: Adults $10,
815-387-3384
Seniors $8, Students $5.
or [email protected].
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St. Vincent DePaul Society is
hosting a fundraiser with Papa
Murphy’s pizzas on Tues.,
April 12th. A portion of the
proceeds go back to SVDP.
Calvary Cemetery
The cemetery hours are dawn to dusk. The main
entrance to the cemetery is on East Lefevre Rd.
The Vatican Lecture Series at
Sacred Heart Church on
Tues., April 12th at
7:00 to 8:00 PM. Topic: Blessed
Mother Teresa. Presented by
Fr. Bruce Ludeke. Handicap entrance
and elevator available. All are welcome to
attend. Light refreshments will be served.
Newman Central Catholic Newman High School is hosting the 4th annual
5K run/walk fundraiser on Sat., April 16th at
9:00 AM. The entry fee is $20 if postmarked by
April 6th and $25 after April 6th. Race day
registration is Sat., April 16th from 7:30 to
8:45 AM. Registration forms are available at
Newman High School or at newmancchs.org.
Any questions contact Pat Warkins at
815-718-3608/[email protected].
All proceeds benefit Newman’s Cross
Country & Track programs. First Communion Choir
Wanted: First Communion Choirs for
April 23rd & 30th at the 11:00 AM Mass.
Any children in Grs. 3-8 interested in
singing, please contact Sister Philomene
at 1-815-632-3027. Rehearsals will be in
the church on Thurs., in April at
4:45 to 5:30 PM.
Caritas Luncheon and Style Show
The Caritas Luncheon and Style Show
will be on Wed., April 27th at
Giovanni’s Restaurant in Rockford.
Proceeds to benefit the expansion of two
library and resource rooms for
preschool and afterschool students at
St. Elizabeth Catholic Community
Center in Rockford. Doors open at
10:30 AMSilent Auction, Lunch at
noon ($35/pp) and Style Show (fashions
by Chico’s in The District at
CherryVale). Reservations by
April 18th. For more information call
Jean at 8153893259 or
Marva at 8153992241
Veni Si Amas Discernment
Retreat When: April 8Ͳ10, 2016
Where: St. Francis Convent, Alton, IL
Who: For young women ages 17Ͳ30
To register:www.altonfranciscans.org/
vocaons/eventsor contact
Sister M. Consolata
[email protected]. Special Thanks To
Frank’s Small
Engine Repair
Our Advertiser of the Week Ministerio Hispano
Janie Atilano
1.815.626.5735
II DomingoDe Pascua
“Den gracias al Señor porque es bueno, porque es
eterna su misericordia.” +RUDULRGH2ILFLQDV
Nuestro horario para el Centro Parroquial es de
Lunes a Viernes, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
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Ministros para el fin de semana del 10 de Abril
Lectores: Eva González, Esther Ramírez
Ministro de Eucaristía: Rubén Cisneros, Linda Balderas y
Ana Rosa Olivo
Monaguillos: Kasey Estrella, Jazmín Olivas y Jenny Villa
Acomodadores: Raúl Sánchez, José Hernández,
José y Octavio Camacho
Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo
Las pláticas serán el 7 de Mayo de las
2:004:00 PM, en el Centro Parroquial.
Por favor no traer niños. Únicamente
para los padres y padrinos.
Por favor llamar al Centro Parroquial con Janie
para confirmar su asistencia a las pláticas.
Presentaciones de niños en la Iglesia
Si usted quiere presentar a su niño o niña en el
templo. Favor de contactar al Centro Parroquial
18156265735 con Janie.
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.
Quinceañeras
Les recordamos que para el 2016 ya tenemos abierta las
fechas si su hija tendrá una quinceañera este año. Para
que su hija aparte su misa para sus quince años, deberá
estar bautizada.
Abogado de Inmigración
La abogada Bethany T. Hoffman vendrá el 23 de Abril
al Centro Parroquial. Estará de las 10:00 AM hasta las
1:30 PM de la tarde. Si usted gusta hacer una cita con
Bethany, llame al Centro Parroquial con Janie
8156265735.
Tu misericordia, Señor,
llega hasta el cielo, tu
fidelidad hasta las
nubes.
Atención
Si cambia el número de su teléfono o celular,
por favor de llamar a Janie 8156255735 para
actualizar con los cambios.
Atención!
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.
Artículos Religiosos
Tenemos de venta artículos Religiosos en el
Centro Parroquial para la Primera Comunión. Los
invitamos que pasen para que vean nuestra
selección de rosarios, cruces, escapularios,
medallas, Biblias y libros a precios muy económicos. St. Vicente De Paul
(Centro de alimento para los nesitados) Se necesitan
donaciones de alimento, productos o papel de baño,
servilletas, comida enlatada, etc. O donación
monetaria. Puede pasar al Centro Parroquial a dejar
sus productos o su donación. Gracias por su generosidad. Por Favor!
Es muy importante que su familia esté registrada en nuestra Iglesia
de Santa María. Favor de llamar a Janie al 815.626.5735.
Clases de Catecismo Habrá clases de catecismo el
13, 20 de Abril.
27 de Abril Eucaristía de clausura en la
Iglesia a las 6:15 PM. No habrá clases el 6 de Abril
Revisión de la Presión
Cada martes de la semana desde las
9:0011:00 AM en la Iglesia. Misas Diarias La misa diaria será a las 8:30 AM en la
Iglesia. Adoración
Todos los martes tenemos el Santísimo
Sacramento presente de 9 AM5 PM en la
Iglesia de Santa Maria.
Confesiones
Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 pm, o por cita
en la oficina del Sacerdote.
San Vicente de Paúl Abierto lunes a viernes desede las 12:00-2:30 PM.