Saint Mary`s Santa Maria

Saint Mary’s
Catholic Church
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Iglesia Católica
Santa Maria
600 AVENUE B • STERLING, IL 61081
(815)625–0640
If God clothes the grass of the field,
which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow,
will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith?
Y si Dios viste así a las flores del campo,
que hoy florecen y mañana se echan al fuego,
¿no hará mucho más por ustedes, hombres de poca fe?
Prepare! Lent Begins March 9
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 28
8:30 am Linda Harms
Tuesday, March 1
7:15 am Mary Dondero
8:30 am Lorene Webb
Wednesday, March 2
7:15 am James Bruno
8:30 am Bob Propheter
Thursday, March 3
7:15 am Souls in Purgatory
8:30 am Margery Gray
Friday, March 4
8:30 am Ed & Dorothy Hanlon
Saturday, March 5
8:30 am M/M A.M. Gholson
5:00pm 50th Anniv. Of Juan &
Yolanda DeLaFuente
Sunday, March 6
7:00 am Concha Walls
8:30 am St. Mary Parishioners
10:00 am Catherine Taylor
11:30 am Felipe DeLeon
Lenten Schedule 2011
Lenten Guidelines
Abstinence:
All persons who have completed their 14th year
are bound by the law of abstinence.
Fast:
All adults are bound by the law of fast from the
beginning of their 19th year up to the beginning of
their 60th year.
Explanation:
The law of abstinence forbids the eating of meat and foods prepared with meat or meatproducts.
The law of fast allows only one full meal and two lighter meals in the course of a day,
and prohibits eating between meals. In the United States, Ash Wednesday and Good
Friday are days of fast and abstinence. All other Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence
only.
Exceptions:
Women who are pregnant and persons who are sick are not bound by the law of fast.
Stations of the Cross
Wednesdays:
2:00 p.m.- in Church, with St. Mary Middle School students
6:15 p.m.- in the Chapel, beginning March 16 with RCIA candidates
Fridays:
9:00 a.m.- in the Chapel, following the 8:30 a.m. Mass
2:30 p.m.- in Church, with St. Mary Students of Gr. K-4
6:00 p.m.- in Church, in Spanish
You are encouraged to attend any of the above Stations.
Weekday & Saturday Masses
Masses Held in the Chapel
Monday: 8:30a.m.
Thursday: 7:15a.m. & 8:30a.m.
Tuesday: 7:15a.m. & 8:30a.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 7:15a.m. & 8:30a.m.
Masses Held in the Church
Wednesday: 8:30a.m./due to attendance of St. Mary School students at this Mass
Saturday: 8:30a.m. &5:00p.m.
Sterling Deanery Communal
Penance Services in March
March 7:
7:00 p.m., Our Lady of Perpetual Help,
Sublette
March 23:
7:00 p.m., St. Catherine, Prophetstown
March 30:
7:30 p.m., St. Mary, Oregon
Altar & Rosary Retreat
Will be held on March 8 following the 8:30
a.m. Mass, in the O’Neill room of the
Parish Center. Call 815-625-0640 if you
plan to order lunch by March 4.
Collection Report-Fiscal Year
February 20, 2011
Description
Weekly
Required Amount
$15,546.42
Envelope Collection
$ 7,555.50
Loose Collection
$ 721.09
Children's Collection
$
16.52
Total Collection
$ 8,293.11
Over (Short) of Required
$( 7,253.31)
Description
Required Amount
Envelope Collection
Loose Collection
Children's Collection
Total Collection
Over (Short) of Required
Year To Date
$513,031.96
$387,754.43
$ 26,824.15
$
644.75
$415,223.33
$(508,879.73)
Members Contributing
257
New Consolidated Loan Total $159,478.87
Observer Bill:
$
0.00
Tithe: Our 8% tithe for February 20 has been
given to St. Vincent DePaul Society This
week’s 8% tithe and next week’s tithe will be
Announced nect week.
Liturgical Schedules
Lectors
Saturday, March 5
5:00 pm Raul Trujillo, Alex Rios
Sunday, March 6
7:00 am Dennis DeLanghe
8:30 am Roberta Dillon, Theresa Fay
10:00 am Nancy Gehrke, Judy Valdez
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday, March 5
5:00 pm Deacon, Howard Craft,
Flora Whitman, Maureen
Roberts, Paul Hess
Sunday, March 6
7:00 am Lori Downie, Joel Downie, Ann
Stroup
8:30 am Deacon, Beth Summers, Patrick
Anello, Lorna Anello, Sally Kellen
10:00 am Deacon, Julie Smith, Heather
Smith, Steve Randall, Brianna
Henson
Altar Servers
Saturday, March 5
5:00 pm Karter Decker, Kyle
Decker, Jesus
Velasquez
Sunday, March 6
7:00 am Longinos Ambriz
8:30 am Kylie Matera, Quentin Larson,
Linea Larson
10:00 am Tomas Valdez, Samantha
Valdez, Agustin Tavres
Lenten Mission
Our Lenten program will be hel at St.
Mary Parish Center, starting Mondy,
March 14 and continue each Monday
during Lent, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and
will conclude about 10:00a.m.
The program consists of listening to CD’s
by Matthew Kelly, a well-known seaker
who has given talks at the Catholic Mens’
Conference in DeKalb and parishes
throughout the Diocese. There is no
charge.
MARCH
PARISH
ANNIVERSRIES
Bob/Kathy Marruffo
Mar. 2- 10 yrs
Juan/Yolanda DeLaFuente Mar.4- 50 yrs
Jamie/Whitney Cervantez Mar.15- 3 yrs
Michael/Jeannette McCombs Mar.15-37yr
Jose/Erlinda Martinez
Mar.20- 40 yrs
Alejandro/Gladys Velasco Mar.20- 7 yrs
Juan/Josfina Barrientos
Mar.23-34 yrs
Regino/Letty Gomez
Mar.24-38 yrs
Scott/Deb Katzenburger Mar.26- 7 yrs
Mike/Sue Gerberi
Mar.29- 3 yrs
Gabriel/Marisa Ocampo Mar.31-21 yrs
As your parish family, we extend our
sincere congratulations on your
anniversary, this month.
In the Hospital
Our Deacon, Larry Zitkus, is recovering
from surgery at the Morrison Hospital
Skilled Care Facility.
If you would like to send a card, the
address is 303 N. Jackson, Morrison, IL
61270 - Room 212.
First Communion
Parent/Child Enrollment Ceremony &
Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March
1, in Bales Hall at 6:00p.m.
Reminder information will be mailed to
families involved in First Communion this
school year.
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 this year.
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.
REGISTRATIO9 - 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)
REGISTATIO9 WILL 9OT 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.
Fish Fry’s during
lent
Once again the K.C.’s of
Our parish will serve their
Annual Fish Fry’s, in
Bales Hall of the Parish
Center.
They will begin on Ash
Wednesday, March 9 and
then continue each Friday
during Lent, from 5:00-7:00p.m.
For carry-out service cal 815-632-0561.
Please Pray For
Those who are dealing with an illness that
requires hospitalization.
51 Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Teléfonos 626- 5735 / 625- 0640
Página de Internet: www.stmarysterling.com
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Ministros para el fin de semana del
6 de Marzo
Lectores: Maria E. Ramirez
Ministro de Eucaristia: Juan Castaneda,
Elisa Cisneros, Longinos Ambriz, Rocio
Velasquez
Monaguillos:Karina Huaracha, Lucia Castro,
Miguel Huaracha,
Acomodadores: .Ventura Morales, Abel
Olivas, Raul Sanchez, Martin Sosa
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Normas Para La Cuaresma
El ayuno debe ser observado por todos los mayores de 18 años hasta los 60 años de
edad. En un día de ayuno, una comida completa es permitida o dos comidas ligeras durante el día. No es permitido comer entres las comidas, pero líquidos, incluyendo leche y
jugos si son permitidos. Personas menores de 18 años, enfermas, o mayores de 60 no
están obligadas al ayuno.
La abstinencia debe ser observada por todos los mayores de 14 años. En días de abstinencia no es permitido comer carne. Nótese que cuando la salud o la habilidad para trabajar puedan ser perjudicadas, la ley no obliga a estas personas.
(Mujeres embarazadas y personas enfermas no están obligadas al ayuno y la abstinencia)
Miércoles de Ceniza
La cuaresma se acerca pronto. La iniciaremos el día 9 de Marzo. El horario de misas para
recibir las cenizas será.
En Ingles: 8:30a.m.; 12:15p.m.; 5:15p.m.
En Español: 7:00p.m.
Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo
Las platicas serán el 1 de Abril 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:
No Habra bautismos durante la Cuaresma.
Presentaciones de niños en la Iglesia
No Habra presentaciones durante la
Cuaresma.
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.
Celebremos El Matrimonio
Invitación Para Pescado
frito
Los “Caballeros de Colón” nos invitan a
comer el miércoles de Ceniza, 9 de Marzo
y los viernes durante
de la cuaresma, de
5:00 a 7:00 p.m., en
el Centro Parroquial.
Pueden ordenar para
llevar al 632-0561
de las 5:00-6:30
p.m.
Servicios En Español
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.
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.
Horario De Oficinas... Nuestro horario nuevo para el centro parroquial comenzara el 8 de
Septiembre, de 9:00 a.m.-3:00p.m., lunes a viernes.
Quinceañeras:Les recordamos que para el 2011 ya tenemos abierta las fechas si su hija tendra una quinceañera el proximo año. Para que su hija aparte su misa para sus quince años,
ella debe de estar bautizada, y haber recibido la primera comunion.
CalendaCalen-
Calendario Semanal
Catecismo Para Marzo
Marzo 2 no clases
Marzo 9 no clases/Miercoles de Cinisas
Marzo 16 clases
Marzo 23 no clases
Marzo 30 clases
Clases De Ingles
Se ofrecen classes de ingles, conversación,
aprender a leer y escribir. Clases en ingles,
Sterling, Martes y Jueves, Centro Parroquial
9-11:30 a.m.
Martes y Jueves, Whiteside Career Center,
4:30-7:15p.m. Lunes y Miércoles, Rock Falls
Middle School 5:00-7:45 p.m.
Adoracion
Acompáñenos en la oración al Santísimo
Sacramento todos los martes de 9:00 a.m. a
7:00 p.m. en la capilla.
dario Semanal
Celebremos El Matrimonio
El 2011 ha sido designado por los
obispos de los Estados Unidos como el
año para construir y fortalece los
Matrimonios. Como parte de este
programa nuestra parroquia quiere
reconocer cada mes los aniversarios de
bodas en nuestra parroquia, pero para eso
necesitamos la siguiente información. Por
favor llene la siguiente forma, recórtela y
regrésela en la colecta del domingo o en la
oficina de la parroquia.
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9ombre y Apellidos de los esposos
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Día, mes y año del matrimonio
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Dirección
Ash Wednesday Liturgical Schedule
March 9, 2011 - Masses held in Church
Lectors
8:30 am SMS
12:15 pm Mary Edwards, Audrey Dekker
5:15 pm Judy Dirks, Jean McCue
7:00 pm (Spanish) Salmon Ocampo, Eva Gonzalez
Eucharistic Ministers
8:30 am SMS
12:15 pm Deacon, Barb Murphy, Sharon McKenna, Gladys Hannan,
Jeannie Ramos
5:15 pm Terri Lawrence, Beth Summers, Carol Nieman, Lori
Downie, Joel Downie
7:00 pm (Spanish) Ruben Cisneros, Mariana Rosas, Jorge Camacho,
Josefina Camacho, Longinos Ambriz
Altar Servers
8:30 am SMS
12:15 pm SMS
5:15 pm
7:00 pm (Spanish) Jesus Velasquez, Rafael Sosa, Cedric Escalante
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