600 Avenue B Sterling, IL 61081 1.815.625.0640 January 24th, 2016 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. 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 G Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sat Sun Mass Intentions Jan 25 8.30 AM Communion Service Jan 26 8.30 AM Communion Service Jan 27 8.30 AM Communion Service Jan 28 8.30 AM †Gloria Ybarra Larry Ybarra Jan 29 8.30 AM †James W Bruno Family Jan 30 8.30 AM †Myron Kliment Cune Amesquita & Family $ 7,280.00 $ 370.91 $ 32.02 $ 7,682.93 $ 14,875.42 $ 7,192.49 Debt Reduction Collection Current $ 532.00 Debt Reduction Balance $24,647.37 Envelopes this week 207 *************************************** Jan 30 5.00 PM Dan Johnson Friends Jan 31 7.00 AM †Richard Frasor Memorial 8.30 AM †Peter Caudillo The Caudillo Family 10.00 AM †Rufina Diaz Randy & Concha Sitter 11.30 AM †Leon & Amada DeAvila Carmen Juarez WEEKLY Envelope Collection Loose Collection Children's Collection Total Collection Needed Weekly Short Collection Report 2016-17 January 16-17 Lectors Liturgical Roles G Sat Jan 30 5.00 PM Sharley Bailey Mark Tschosik Sun Jan 31 7.00 AM Helen Musyl 8.30 AM Kyle Lancaster Teresa Gingrich 10.00 AM Carolyn Gaziano Darwin Mauch Fr. Keenan and Fr. Sanchez will be out of the office for a mandatory clergy conference on Jan. 25th, 26th and 27th. Mass Schedule Feb 10th - Ash Wednesday 8:30 AM, 12;30 PM, 5:15 PM in English 7:00 PM in Spanish Sat Jan 30 5.00 PM Deacon Gloria Olds & Megan S. Benyo Sun Jan 31 7.00 AM Paul Hess Alice Ports & John Beien 8.30 AM Deacon Derek Green & Beth Sterk 10.00 AM Lupe Larson Jeannie Ramos & Julie Smith The Sanctuary Candle will burn the week of January 16-23 for Roberta Dillon Given by Deborah Cheshier “Jesus showed us the self-sacrificial nature of love when he laid down his life for us, and we are called to follow in his footsteps. We are called to be his hands and feet, caring for and loving others.” USCCB 2015-2016 Respect Life Program Prayer and Program Guide ( www.goo.gl/2nrphg) Eucharistic Ministers Altar Servers Sat Jan 30 5.00 PM Alec Marruffo Breck Tschosik & Carter Mulderink Sun Jan 31 8.30 AM Nate Neubauer Owen Oetting & Antonio Gassman 10.00 AM Espen Hammes Sam & Spencer Mauch Religious Education Kroger Class meets on Jan. 27th. Classes meet on Feb. 17th & 24th. No class on Feb. 3rd or 10th. Th_r_ w[s [n _rror in l[st w__ks \ull_tin. This is th_ ]orr_]t inform[tion. Th[nk you to [ll who h[v_ r_gist_r_^ th_ir Extraordinary Ministers Krog_rs ][r^s to support Are needed to take communion to the St. M[ry’s S]hool. If you shop [t shut-ins. If you are interested in helping Krog_r this is [ny _[sy w[y to please call Deacon John Kellen at h_lp th_ s]hool! R_gist_r your Krog_r ][r^ [t 815-625-0640, ext. 226. krog_r]ommunityr_w[r^s.]om. Th_ St. Andrew s]hool ]o^_ is 10605. Th_n [ll St. Andrew's Thrift Store had a soft you ^o is shop [s usu[l, th[t’s it! opening on Jan.18th.The store is If you n__^ h_lp pl_[s_ stop \y located at 1100 #B 1st Avenue in th_ s]hool offi]_ [n^ w_ will \_ Rock Falls (Behind El Tapitio gl[^ to h_lp you g_t r_gist_r_^! restaurant). Th_ s]hool r_]_iv_s [ qu[rt_rly VOLUNTEER:We can only succeed ]h_]k from Krog_r. Nov_m\_r’s with YOU! We are hoping to have ]h_]k [mount w[s $1260! 3 full shifts per day: 912 AM,123 PM, and 36 PM. Choose as many Sweetheart Dance hours as you wish! Please check The Knights of Columbus Council your schedule and see what will #11874 presents work for you. Contact Wanda The Sweetheart Dance Schmitt at 8154382051. on Fri., Feb. 5th from 5:45-8:30 PM Piano Lessons at St. Andrew School Gym in Rock Falls. Men:$18(Girls & Ladies Piano lessons in your home Free with a paid Father figure). with Sister Philomene are Refreshments, Raffle, DJ and a now available. If you are Keepsake Photo ID. Call interested please contact 1.815.535.6775 for information. Lupe at the parish center. Tickets on sale at the door. KC FREE THROW CONTEST Here are the results from the contest on January 6th: Girls: 9 year old-Ellie Rude 11 year old-Ainsley Reed 13 year old-Kylie Sanders. Boys: 9 year old-Austin VanLanduit 11 year old-Ethan VanLanduit 12 year old-Elias Henkel 14 year old-Cody Britt. Congratulations! These winners will now compete at St. Mary’s School in Dixon on Sun., Feb. 14th. Doors open at 11:30 AM and the contest begins at noon. All School’s Mass Join us to celebrate the All Schools Mass at Newman High School on Fri., Feb. 5th at 10:00 AM in the school gymnasium. Let us Know Please call the Parish Center Office with any name, phone or address changes. St. Anne School N H: P, S A S, D! I# (P# % K8) Applications are currently being accepted for a faith-filled, passionate, and dedicated educator to serve as Principal of St. Anne School, located in Dixon, IL beginning on or before July 1st, 2016. Candidates must possess an advanced degree in educational leadership; hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License ( PEL) with a General Administrative Endorsement; and have five years of successful teaching and/ or administrative experience, preferably in a Catholic school. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume no later than Friday, Feb.,19th to: Catholic Education Office, Principal Applications, 555 Coleman Center Drive, P.O. Box 7044, Rockford, IL 61125 St. James Church St. James the Greater Knights of Columbus Council # 15153 in Lee, IL will be serving an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast on Sat, Feb. 6th from 7:00-11:30 AM at the church hall. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Tickets: $8.00 for adults, children under the age of 5 are free. Newman High School Family: $20.00 donation ( Dad, Mom, To demonstrate our appreciation and to children 18 & under). Questions contact Brian Muetze at preserve your family's legacy, Newman Central Catholic High School 815-508-6059. invites you to be a part of Newman's Religious Education prayer garden. To honor family Reminder: Cancellation Policy members and generous donors, you may purchase an engraved grey granite If an emergency occurs due to weather paver, red paver or boulder. For more or other circumstances and Sterling information, please contact Newman at Community Unit 5 dismisses early or cancels classes, religious education will 815-625-0500 or also be cancelled for that evening. [email protected]. Order Please check the Religious Education forms and price information can be office answering machine,8156256688 found online at http:// for updated information. www.newmancchs.org/ prayergarden.cfm Special Thanks To Thank you A heartfelt thank you to those who donated to the Pro Life newspaper ad. A special thanks to the Thursday Pro Life Prayer group from Jean Tschosik. Knights of Columbus Our Advertiser of the Week Ministerio Hispano Janie Atilano 1.815.626.5735 Ordinario III Domingo “El Espíritu del Señor está sobre, mi” +RUDULRGH2ILFLQDV Nuestro horario para el Centro Parroquial es de Lunes a Viernes, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM El Espíritu del Señor está sobre mí, porque Él me ha ungido. Me ha enviado para anunciar el Evangelio a los pobres, para anunciar a los cautivos la libertad, y a los ciegos, la vista. Para dar libertad a los oprimidos; para anunciar el año de gracia del Señor. *********************************************************** Atención Ministros para el fin de semana del 31 de Enero Lectores: Dora Brooks, Cristina Olivas Ministro de Eucaristía: Rubén Cisneros, Linda Balderas y Ana Rosa Olivo Monaguillos: Kasey Estrella, Rosa y Noelia Ibarra Acomodadores: Raúl Sanchez, José Hernández, José y Octavio Camacho Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo 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. Miér]ol_s ^_ C_niz[ Las pláticas serán el 6 de Febrero de las 2:004:00 PM, en el Centro Parroquial. La cuaresma se acerca pronto. La iniciaremos Por favor no traer niños. Únicamente el dia 10 de Febrero. El horario de misas para para los padres y padrinos. recibir las cenizas sera; Por favor llamar al Centro Parroquial con Janie En Ingles: 8:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM. para confirmar su asistencia a las pláticas. En Español: 7:00 PM. Presentaciones de niños en la Iglesia Si usted quiere presentar a su niño o niña en el Noticias de San Andres templo. Favor de contactar al Centro Parroquial 18156265735 con Janie. Mujeres o jovencitas y su padres, vengan a un baile especial para ustedes el 5 de Matrimonios y Quinceañeras Febrero, a las 5:458:30 PM en el Hacer cita con el sacerdote por lo menos gimnasio de San Andres Parroquial, 9 meses antes de la fecha deseada. Favor de no hacer planes Rock Falls. Boletos se vendan solamente en San Andres. antes de tener la fecha confirmada con el sacerdote. Confesiones Cl[s_s D_ Prim[v_r[ y l[\or[torios Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 pm, o por cita en D_ @pr_n^iz[j_ Comunit[rio 2016 la oficina del Sacerdote. Quinceañeras Clases de GED Les recordamos que para el 2016 ya tenemos abierta las Dixon Sauk Valley Community CollegeMartes, Miercoles y Jueves fechas si su hija tendrá una quinceañera este año. Para 9:3011:30 AM que su hija aparte su misa para sus quince años, deberá Sterling estar bautizada. Unemployment Office Martes, Miercoles y Jueves Habrá una junta el Jueves 4 de Febrero a las 5:30 PM en el 9:0011:00 AM Centro Parroquial. Para todas las jovencitas y su padres que Rock Falls van a celebrar sus Quince Años este año 2016. Rock Falls Middle SchoolMartes, Miercoles y Jueves 5:007:00 PM Clases de Catecismo Clases de Lectura y Matemáticas Habrá clases el 27 de Enero. Dixon Habrá clases el 17 y 24 de Febrero. Sauk Valley Community CollegeMartes, Miercoles y Jueves No habrá clases el 3 y 10 de Febrero. 5:007:00 PM Adoración Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL) Sterling Todos los martes tenemos el Santísimo Sacramento Sterling YWCAMartes, Miercoles y Jueves presente de 9 AM5 PM en la Iglesia de Santa Maria. 9:0011:00 AM Jefferson Elementary SchoolMartes, Miercoles y Jueves 5:007:00 PM