600 Avenue B Sterling, IL 61081 1.815.625.0640 April 17 , 2016 4

600 Avenue B Sterling, IL 61081 1.815.625.0640 April 17 , 2016 4

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 17th, 2016
4th Sunday of Easter 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 18 8.30 AM †Frank Kane
Paul Kane Tue April 19 8.30 AM †Barbara Murphy
John & Sally Kellen Wed April 20 8.30 AM †Jeff Gugerty
Jay & Karen Payan
Thu April 21 8:30 AM †Marty Onken
His sister, Mary Nell Hartman Fri April 22 8:30 AM †Joan Mangan
Kathleen Williams
Sat April 23 8:30 AM †Brooke Ellen Becker
Rita Beatty
5:00 PM †Ann Suloff The Golick family †Michael King St. Vincent DePaul Sun April 24 7.00 AM †Teresa Rodriguez Paul Hoffmiller
Kathleen Hoffmiller
8.30 AM †Bill & Rose Newell
The Newell Family
10.00 AM †Richard Williams
Kathleen Williams
†Bill Lendman
Curt & Janice Repass
11.30 AM †Gregorio Marquez
Manuel & Janie Atilano
†Atanacio Peña
The Peña Family
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Collection Report 2016-17
April 9-10
WEEKLY
Envelope Collection $ 9,496.00
Loose Collection
$ 487.25
Children's Collection $
16.25
Total Collection
$ 9,999.50
Needed Weekly
$14,875.42
Short
$ 4,875.92
Debt Reduction Collection Current $ 331.00
Debt Reduction Balance
$33,244.37
Envelopes this week
232
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Mary L. Abney
Sanctuary Lamp Memorials
The Sanctuary Candle will burn
the week of April 9-16
in memory of
Brian Cheshier
Given by
The Cheshier Family
“Assisted suicide may sound like it provides
choices for individuals, but instead, it’s taking
choices away from people by radically
weakening the promise of care and support at
the end of life for terminally ill patients like me.”
Maggie’s Story: Living like Dad,” www.goo.gl/KnvWc
Lectors
Sat April 23
5.00 PM Sharley Bailey Mark Tschosik Sun April 24 7.00 AM Maureen Gainey 8.30 AM Terry MCGinn
Kyle Lancaster
10.00 AM Audrey Dekker Steve Randall
Recently Deceased † Liturgical Roles
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat April 23
5.00 PM Paul Hess
Megan S. Benyo Flora Whitman Sun April 24 7.00 AM Ann Stroup Dennis DeLanghe Gloria Olds
8.30 AM Deacon Sally Kellen Beth Sterk 10.00 AM Jeannie Ramos
Julie Smith Sharon McKenna Altar Servers
Sat April 23
5.00 PM Kade Decker Breck Tschosik Jacob Kreps Sun April 24 8.30 AM Monica Healy
Megan Gingrich
Gianna Widolff 10.00 AM Sarah Navarro Angelica Lopez
Oscar Navarro
Quilt Raffle
Religious Education
Classes meet on April 20th.
The winner of the beauful hand
The closing mass will be on April 27th in the
stched quilt was Carol Fox. A big thank
church at 6:15 PM.
you to the wonderful group of ladies
R_ligious Goo^s
who volunteered weekly to work on the
Looking for First Communion
quilt here in the parish center.
gifts to purchase? Stop by the
Gianna’s House Banquet Dinner
Parish Center from
Mark your calendar for Gianna’s House PRC Annual
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Fundraising Banquet Dinner on Tues., May 3rd at
Day of Renewal
the Deer
Valley Country Club, 298 Hoover Road,
Patti Gallagher Mansfieldwill be
Deer Grove, IL. Fellowship begins at 6:00 PM with
the guest speaker for a Charismatic dinner served at 6:30 PM and a program following
day of renewal, “Come Holy Spirit: dinner. To host a table or make reservations
Sharing the graces of Pentecost,”
on April 23rd at St. Patrick Church, contact Colleen Petrosky at 815-213-0290 or
[email protected]. Reservations are due by
244 Kelley Drive, Rochelle, IL .
Registration begins at 8:30 AM. The Monday, April 18th.
day is scheduled from 9 AM to 4 PM.
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information call Linda at
8152643240 or
Worldwide Marriage
[email protected].
Cinderella the Musical
Newman Central Catholic High School
presents the musical production
“Cinderella”. It will be held at the
Centennial Auditorium on
Fri., April 15th at 7:00 PM
Sat., April 16th at 7:00 PM
Sun., April 17th at 2:00 PM.
Tickets sales at Newman High School,
Farley's in Dixon, or at the door. The
tickets are as follows: Adults $10,
Seniors $8, Students $5.
St. Andrew’s Fun Raiser
Kick up the dust!
Y’all come saddle up for a night
at the rodeo!
Saturday, April 23rd
Doors open at 5:30 PM
Bbq ribs, chicken & more!
Cash raffle up to $1,000!
Silent Auctions, games, prize
drawings, costume prizes &
photo booth
$40 per person, $60 per couple
Encounter
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.
Reservations by April 18th. For more
information call Jean at 8153893259
or Marva at 8153992241.
Thank you
I would like to thank the
parishioners of St. Mary’s for
their cards, gifts and well
wishes during my RCIA
process. Special thanks to
Fr. Keenan for his patience.
Elaine Sills.
Extraordinary Ministers
Individuals are needed to take communion
to the shut-ins. Please call Deacon John
Kellen at 815-625-0640, ext. 226. St. Vincent DePaul Society
In March, SVdP Society assisted 242
families (646 individuals) with supplemental
food needs. This continues the steady
increase when compared to March, 2013
when SVdP assisted 410 families (a 69%
increase). At the same time, 46 clients
received a total of $2090 in financial
assistance - 77% was for utility needs. We
continue to thank all those who help us help
those in need. Whatever you can do makes a
difference to those in need.
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Fr. Chris Kuhn is leading a trip to
Budapest, Vienna and Prague on
Sept. 26th-Oct. 5th, 2016. Cost is $2,885,
double occupancy from Chicago. Daily
Mother’s Day Novena
mass will be offered. Contact Fr. Chris at
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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 24 de Abril
Lectores: Cristina Olivas, Elvira Brown
Ministro de Eucaristía: Rubén Cisneros, Linda Balderas y
Ana Rosa Olivo
Monaguillos: Diego Zaragoza, Jenny Villa y Jazmín Olivas
Acomodadores: Luis Romo, Olivero Martínez, Martin Sosa y
Adrián Ibarra
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.
Consulado Movil De Chicago
Estará en Rockford, IL del 20 al 24 de Abril Lugar: St. Anthony of Padua Parish 1010 Ferguson St.
Rockford, IL **********************************************************
Estará en Peoria, IL del 11 al 15 de Mayo Lugar: Antiguo Edificio de First United Methodist
Church 700 Main St., Peoria, IL Atención: CON cita, llame MEXITEL 18776394835
IV Domingo De Pascua
“Mis ovejas escuchan mi voz, y yo las conozco, y ellas
mi siguen.” (OVHĭRUHVPLSDVWRU
El señor es mi pastor: nada me falta; en
verdes pastos el me hace reposar. A las
aguas de descanso me conduce, y
reconforta mi alma. Por el camino del
bueno me dirige, por amor de su nombre.
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 necesitados). 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
20 de Abril.
Nuestra misa de clasura será el Miércoles
27 de Abril a las 6:15 PM. Los estudiantes se reunirán
dentro de la Iglesia y se sentaran con los demás de su
salón. Padres y familiares están cordialmente invitados
a asistir a esta misa.
Revisión de la Presión
Cada martes de la semana desde las
9:0011:00 AM en la Iglesia. Adoración
Todos los martes tenemos el Santísimo
Sacramento presente de 9 AM5 PM en la
Iglesia de Santa Maria.
Misas Diarias La misa diaria será a las 8:30 AM en la Iglesia. Confesiones
Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 pm, o por cita
en la oficina del Sacerdote.