Saint Mary`s Santa Maria - St. Mary`s Catholic Church

Saint Mary’s
Catholic Church
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Iglesia Católica
Santa Maria
600 AVENUE B • STERLING, IL 61081
(815)625–0640
December
9
2012
9
de
Diciembre
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
2nd Sunday of Advent
December 12, 2012
St. Mary’s Church, Sterling, Illinois
Office Hours-Staff
Monday-Friday 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Phone: 815.625.0640
Parish Pastor:
Rev. James R. Keenan
Parochial Vicar:
Rev. Juan Ayala
Parish Secretary:
Donna Blum
Hispanic Secretary:
Janie Atilano
Shut-in Ministry:
Sally Kellen
Pastoral Associate:
Jane Olson
Business Manager:
Marilyn McBride
Deacon:
John Kellen
Deacon:
Jim Lopez
Deacon:
Larry Zitkus
St. Mary School
Principal:
815.625.2253
Patricia Reynolds
Religious Education
Director:
Secretary:
815.625.6688
Gerry Williamson
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
Mon
Dec 10
+Mark & Rita
Van De Velde
Robert Van de Velde
Tue Dec 11
8.30am +Louise Flynn
Mike Flynn
Wed Dec 12 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
8.30am +Connie Walls
Eugene Walls, Sr.
7.00pm +Richard Brown
Elvita Brown
Thu Dec 13
8.30am +M/M Walter Bartel
Jane Olson
Fri
Dec 14
8.30am +Patricia Murphy
Williams
John & Gail Carrillo
Sat
Dec 15
8.30am +Ed Olds, Sr.
Gloria Olds
Sat
Dec 15
Sun
Dec 16
8.30am
5.00pm +Pete & Tillie Razo
Razo Family
7.00am +Vincent Petitgoue
Roger Petitgoue
8.30am +Liv.& Dec. Mem.
Griffin-Lynch Fam.
John & Margaret
Lynch
10.00 am +People of St. Mary
11.30 am +Rodolfo Saldivar
Piedad Saldivar
Mananitas - In Church
December 11, 2012 - 10.00 p.m.
Masses - In Church
English: 8.30 a.m.
Spanish: 7:00 p.m.
Calendar of Events
Sterling Deanery Communal Penance
Services - Advent 2012
Sun
Tue
Dec 9
Dec 11
Wed
Thu
Sun
Dec 12
Dec 13
Dec 16
Tue
Dec 18
3.00p.m.
7.00p.m.
7.30p.m.
7.00p.m.
6.30p.m.
3.30p.m.
4.00p.m.
7.00p.m.
Dixon Parishes at St. Patrick
St. Mary, Polo
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sublette
St. Ambrose, Erie
St. Mary, Morrison
St. Mary, Oregon
Immaculate Conception, Fulton
Sterling-Rock Falls Parishes
at St. Mary Church
Religious Education December Schedule
Wed Dec 12
all classes meet
Wed Dec 19
all classes meet
Wed Dec 26
no classes - Christmas Break
Second Sunday of Advent
There are people who pass through our life straightening our everything.
And others, who seem decided on making our life impossible. Those who
make life easier, it isn’t because they are not smart or slow. It may be that the
task of facilitating is personally costing them a lot.
It may seem that this isn’t what John is referring to, but to something much
greater: getting the road ready for the arrival of God himself.
But, if we think about it well, we realize that these are the same Prepare
people who make life easier, those who iron out the differences, the road
and facilitate things, those who can bring us closer to Jesus. The for the
gentleness, the good example of sacrificing for others has greater coming
power than the bitterness and difficulties that we sometimes put
of the
on each other. When John says you must get the road ready, he
Lord.
is referring, yes, to great things, such as justice, integrity, to
opening up with God, but first you must start with the smaller
things.
To bring other people to Jesus we must open the path to gentleness and joy.
To allow Jesus to reach us, we must smooth out those harsh aspects in us that
can close the roads: the bitterness, resentments, selfishness, and the lack of
gratitude.
For Reflection
What aspects are in my life that can close the road toward Jesus for me or
others?
Weekly Collection Report 2012-2013
December 1-2, 2012
Weekly
Envelope Collection
Loose Collection
Children's Collection
Total Collection
$13,380.50
$ 862.99
$
41.32
$14,284.81
Needed Weekly
Over (Under)
$15,636.10
$(1,351.29)
Debt Reduction
Balance at Beginning of week $126,531.14
Debt Reduction Collection
For week
$ 3,642.00
Loan Current Balance
$122,889.14
Observer Debt
Thanksgiving
Envelopes this week
$
$
00.00
00.00
286
Liturgical Schedules
Lectors
Sat Dec 15
5.00 pm Mary Francque, Josh Francque
Sun Nov 16
7.00 am Maureen Gainey
8.30 am Kyle Lancaster, Kelly Keaschall
10.00 am Carolyn Gaziano, Mike Marruffo
Eucharistic Ministers
Sat Dec 15
5.00 pm Deacon, Sharley Bailey, Concha
Sitter, Donna Adams, Larry Adams
Sun Dec 16
7.00 am Melinda Guentert, Alice Ports, Paul
Hess
8.30 am Deacon, Renee Davis, Allison Furr,
Patrick Anello, Lorna Anello
10.00 am Steve Randall, Barb Murphy, Liz
Moreno, Linda Campbell, Dolly
Rodriguez
Altar Servers
Sat Dec 15
5.00 pm Kate Preston, Ellie Preston, Libby
Nichols
Sun Dec 16
8.30 am Paul Marruffo, Luke Furr, Antonio
Gassman
10.00 am Saryn Seeley, Erin
Kelly, Allison Ruthart
For Your Information
This Month’s Liturgy at a
Glance
December is always filled with liturgical
celebrations, both in the official liturgy of
the church as well as in popular religios
ity. In addition, Advent celebrations and
the readings of the Scripture lead us to
grow deeper into the salvation offered by
the coming of Christ into the world.
At the beginning of December we celebrate the novena of Guadalupe, which
ends on the 12th with the Mañanitas,
Mass, and a breakfast celebration. It is
followed by beginning of the Posadas and
all their significance in the opening to
Christ and to hospitality. From the 17th
on, we begin praying the O Antiphons as
an immediate preparation for Christmas.
The Advent wreath accompanies us
throughout this entire season, as a visible
sign of our waiting.
St. Vincent DePaul
St. Vincent DePaul is in need
of your help to fill their
pantry. Next Sunday, Dec
16 we will collect
contributions of nonperishable food ítems or paper products of
any kind. Leave your donation in the
back of Church. We also accept donations
at the Parish Center. Monetary donations
are also gratefully accepted.
Helpers of God’s Most Precious
Infants
This is a weekly pro-life prayer group that
meets every Thursday after the 8:30 a.m.
Mass, in the chapel, to pray for the end of
abortions. We welcome those who would like
to join us.
#ote from the Editor
The readings of the Old Testament, taken
mostly from the prophetic books, offer a
vision of harsh reality, but one of hope
for abundance and joy. It speaks of a time
filled with the consolation of a new world.
The second readings are taken from the
letters and offer a vision of the certainty
of salvation in Christ. In all the readings
taken from the Gospels, one is
encouraged to remain vigilant and to have
a joyful hope in the Christ that comes to
save.
In December we also celebrate several
significant feast days such as St. Francis
Xavier, the patron of missions; St. John of
the cross, the greatest Spanish mystical
author; St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the
patroness of immigrants. It is a packed
month, in which it is good to emphasize
silence to soften a little the haste and the
frenetic activity of festivities and
preparations.
St. Peregrine Prayer Group
This prayer group meets on Wednesdays
in the chapel at 2.10 p.m., to pray for
those who have cancer or other very
serious health problems. Please join us
for 35 minutes of prayer for your loved
one/s who struggle with cancer.
Cemetery Reminder
Only one arrangement can be placed on
each grave.
December is a very busy month. I ask that
if you have an article that needs to be
entered in the bulletin, December 16,
December 23, and December 30, please
submit your article in writing, as soon as
possible. For more information, call
Donna 815.625.0640.
St. Mary School Gift Cards
If you shop at Kroger Grocery Store and
would like to help out St. Mary’s School,
we have a great way for you to do this.
Stop by the school office and purchase a
Kroger gift card for $5.00. (This $5.00 is
on the card and can be spent at Kroger, so
you are not out any money).
When you shop at Kroger, stop by the
service desk to “load” your card. When
you go through the check out use the card
as a debit card. The card is linked to St.
Mary’s School account and we will
receive 3% of the total amount spent.
Any questions call the school at
815.625.2253. Thank you in advance
for your help.
Keep Us Informed!
Have you changed your
name, address, or phone
number? Are you or
someone you know in the
hospital or homebound?
Please call our parish office
at 625-0640
2 Domingo de Adviento
Teléfonos 626- 5735 / 625- 0640
Página de Internet: www.stmarysterling.com
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Horario de Oficinas
Nuestro horario para la oficinas del centro
parroquial lunes a viernes es 9.00 a.m.-4.00
p.m.
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Ministros para el fin de semana
del 16 de Diciembre
Lectores: Abel Olivas, Carlos Garcia
Ministro de Eucaristia: Anna Rosa, Araceli
Baca, Linda Balderas, Juan Castañeda, Rosi
Olivas
Monaguillos: Kevin Gaytan, Alberto Baca,
Maria Flores
Acomodadores: Roberto Flores, Juventino
Trujillo, Juan Barrientos, Jose Hernandez,
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Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo
Las platicas serán el 1 de Deciembre 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.
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 9
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.
Adoracion
Acompáñenos en la oración al Santísimo
Sacramento todos los martes de 9.00 a.m. a
6.00 p.m. en la capilla.
#ovenario De #uestra Señora de Guadalupe
(Todos los rosarios serán en la capilla a las 6.00p.m.,excepto cuando
sea indicado)
Domingo 9 Dic Sr. & Sra. Manuel Olivo
Lunes 10 Dic Maria Flores
Martes 11 Dic Sr. & Sra. Jorge Gonzales
Celebracións de #uestra Señora de Guadalupe
Mañanitas
Ntra. Sra. De Guadalupe: Martes, 11 Dic 10.00 pm (Iglesia)
Misa
12 de Diciembre, Misa solamente en Español, a las 7.00 p.m., en la Iglesia. Después de
Misa habrá un cambiado en el Centro Parroquial para celebrar la fiesta de Nuestra
Señora la Virgen De Guadalupe
Oración
Santa María de Guadalupe, Mística Rosa,
intercede por la Iglesia,
protege al Soberano Pontífice,
oye a todos los que te invocan en sus necesidades.
Así como pudiste aparecer en el Tepeyac y decirnos:
“Soy la siempre Virgen María, Madre del verdadero Dios,”
alcánzanos de tu Divino Hijo la conservación de la Fe.
Tu eres nuestra dulce esperanza en las amarguras de esta vida.
Danos un amor ardiente y la gracia de la perseverancia final.
Amen
Confesiones Para La #avidad
Prepárese espiritualmente celebrando el sacramento de la Reconciliación. Este año tendremos confesiones en la iglesia de Santa María,
Sterling, el día 18 de Diciembre, a las 7.00p.m. en español. No hay
como recibir la Navidad reconciliados con el Señor Jesús.
#ovenario de las Posadas a las 6.00 p.m. Posadas
Invitamos a los feligreses de nuestra comunidad a que asistan a las
posadas. Aquí se les proporciona el horario y el lugar donde se
realizara cada una de las posadas.
Dec 16 La Familia……………………….. 201 W. 2nd
Street, Rock Falls, IL
Dec 17 El Jacalito………………………... 1225 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL
Dec 18 El Vaquero ………………………. Centro Parroquial
Dec 19 Willy’s ………………………….. 3210 W. 4th Street, Sterling
Dec 20 Emma’s ………………………….. 1231 W. 4th Street, Sterling
Dec 21
Dec 22 Lupitas Torillas ………………….. 1218 W. 4th Street, Sterling
Dec 23 Samuel y Josefina Barrientos…….. Centro Parroquial
Dec 24 Iglesia de Santa María
Catecismo
Clases: 6:15 pm en la escuela de Santa Maria
12 Dec
hay clases
19 Dec
hay clases
26 Dec
no clases-Fiesta de Navidad
Misas de #avidad
24 Dec
24 Dec
4.00pm, 6.00pm, 10.00p.m. - En Ingles
8.00 p.m. - En Español
25 Dec
8.30 a.m., 10.00 a.m. - En Ingles
P a r i s h
D i r e c t o r y
St. Mary School/Escuela Santa Maria
Phone/Teléfono ........................................................... (815) 625-2253
Principal/Director: Patricia Reynolds
Directorio Parroquial
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, Rev. James R. Keenan ................................... ext. 11
Parrocial Vicar//Vicar Párroco, Rev. Juan Ayala ………...… ext. 42
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 Mon-Fri.9am-4pm
Lunes-Jueves 9:00am-Viernes 9:00am4pm
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.
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, after the birth. / Llama
al Centro Parroquial despues de nacimiento.
Marriage/Matrimonio
Couples should contact the parish priest at least 9 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 9 meses de anticipación. Las fechas no se arreglan por
teléfono. Las personas deben tener al menos 19 años de edad.
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