Saint Mary`s School Auction Evening was a success! Thank you for

Saint Mary`s School Auction Evening was a success! Thank you for

Saint Mary’s
School Auction
Evening was
a success!
Thank you for
your support.
Subasta de la
escuela de
Santa Maria
fue todo un
suceso, gracias
por su apoyo!
Halloween at Saint Mary’s School
Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
St. Mary’s Church, Sterling, Illinois
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Phone: 815-625-0640
Pastor, Fr. Donald M. Ahles ext. 11
St. Mary School/Phone/ (815) 625-2253
Principal/Becky Schmitt
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
Our Parish Thanksgiving Dinner for
the Elderly and Shut-ins
Sunday, November 22, 2009
The wonderful volunteers from our parish extend an
invitation to the elderly and shut-ins from our parish
to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, at 1:00 p.m.,
in Bales Hall. Carry-Out Dinners: 12:00-1:00 p.m.,
dinners can be picked up from the Parish Center
kitchen back door. Those receiving dinners are responsible to have someone pick up the
dinners for them.
Special Note:
The committee for this wonderful dinner are in need of
pies. If you would like to donate a pie or two, would like
more information, please call the parish center at
625-0640.
Religious Education November
Schedule
Mass Intentions
Monday, November 9
8:30 am Terry Dietz & Family
Tuesday, November 10
8:30 am Mrs. Bill Wike
Wednesday, November 11
8:30 am Peggy Propheter, Maddie Bentley
Thursday, November 12
8:30 am Terry Kelly & Family
Friday, November 13
8:30 am Ed & Lorraine Hmura
Saturday, November 14
8:30 am Rufina Juarez
5:00 pm John Manzano, Sr.
Sunday, November 15
7:00 am St. Mary Parishioners
8:30 am August & Louise Filippi
10:00 am Rufina Diaz
11:30 am Jesus Velasquez & Manuel
Carrizales
Classes meet on Wednesdays
6:15-7:30 p.m.
November 11: no classes/ Veterans Day
November 18: all classes meet
November 25: no classes/Thanksgiving
Break
Marriage Encounter Weekends
In today’s First Readings it says, “The jar
of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of
oil run dry.” Your love for your spouse
can last forever, too.
The next Worldwide
Marriage Encounter
Weekends are Nov. 2022, in Rockford,
January 29-31 in
Milwaukee, February 12-14 in Rockford
and March 12-14 in Madison.
Early registration is highly recommended.
For more information visit our web site at:
alifetimeoflove.org or call 888-574-5653.
For Marriage Encounter in Spanish, the
dates are March 5-7 or June 4-6. Please
call Hugo & Gaby at 630-690-2094, for
more information.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The LORD protect the stranger,
sustains the orphan and the widow,
but thwarts the way of the wicked.
Psalm 146:9
Three kinds of people were continuously
promised protection and preservation in
the Old Testament: strangers, orphans,
and widows. We still hold a soft spot for
the women and children, but strangers are
currently off the list of social concern.
Ancient Israel was committed to hospitality toward the aliens in their land,
precisely because they knew what it was
like to be vulnerable and without rights.
Today many are convinced that undocumented people deserve no welcome,
assistance, or kindness. God’s protection
is all they have.
Keep Us Informed!
Have you changed your name, address, or
phone number? Are you or someone you
know in the hospital or homebound?
If you answer yes to any one of these
questions, then please call our parish
office at 625-0640.
Confirmation
Please mark your calendars, our parish
Confirmation date is December 12.
The mass will be celebrated 5:00 p.m.,
in the Church.
Parish Information
Sacrament of Reconciliation *Saturday 4:00pm. (or anytime by appointment). Communal celebrations are scheduled several times during the
seasons of Advent and Lent.
Sacrament of Baptism
*Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm every first Sunday of the month in English and every third Sunday of the month in Spanish.
Baptisms are also held during Mass, upon request. We require you to attend the Baptismal Preparation Program.
Sacrament of Marriage
*A six month minimum notice before the date of marriage. To schedule a wedding contact Jane Olson.
Communion for the Sick *We are happy to take Holy Communion to those confined to their homes. Notify one of the parish priests if someone
in your house wishes to receive Communion at home. We have Eucharistic Ministers who make daily or weekly visits.
or Homebound
Call Deacon John Kellen, at the Parish Center 815-625-0640, to set up a visit.
Anointing of the Sick
*If someone needs to be anointed, please call one of the priests, to come to your home or to the hospital.
Communal celebrations of Anointing of the Sick are scheduled once a year at a Sunday liturgy.
Collection Report-Fiscal Year
There will be no report this week. There
will be a report in the bulletin on
November 15.
This week’s 7.5% tithe will be given to St.
Vincent DePaul Society.
Next week’s tithe will be given to Blind
Program.
Parishioners offering their Time
and Talent next weekend.
Lectors
Saturday, November 14
5:00 pm Joan Kreps, Jean McCue
Sunday, November 15
7:00 am Maureen Gainey
8:30 am Roberta Dillon, Terry McGinn
10:00 am Sue Marruffo, Mike Marruffo
Eucharistic Ministers
Saturday, November 14
5:00 pm Flora Whitman, Jaime Balderas,
Sierra Battles, Julie D. Gowers,
Joe Kreps
Sunday, November 15
7:00 am Paul Hess, Joel Downie, Lori
Downie
8:30 am Deacon, Steve Randall, Katie
Guthrie, Zac Furr, Doug Furr
10:00 am Deacon, Ann Stroup, Dorothy
Miller, Jennifer Williams, Liz
Moreno
Altar Servers
Saturday, November 14
5:00 pm Kate Ryan, Amy Ryan, Cara
Alexander
Sunday, November 15
7:00 am Dennis DeLanghe
8:30 am Allie, Luke Furr, Michael Eberhardt
10:00 am Emily Thayer, Victoria Pineda,
Katie Williams
Thanksgiving Day Mass
Gianna’s House Pregnancy
Resourse Center
There is Always Enough for
Everyone
A fall fundraising banquet will be held
on Thursday, November 12, for
Gianna’s Hosue Pregnancy Resourse
Center, at the Deer Valley Country
Club, in Deer Grove. The featured
speaker will be Thomas A. Glessner,
J.D. He is the Founder and President of
the National Institute of Family and Life
Advocates.
The evening will begin at
6:00 p.m., with cocktails
followed by a complimentary dinner and program
at 6:30 p.m.
An opportunity to make a
financial gift will be extended at the
conclusion of the evening.
There is a 91 year old woman in Spain
who has spent her entire life sharing
everything she owns. Every morning
anonymous hands drop off bags of
clothing on her doorsteps, which she
washes and gets ready to send out to
needy people all over the world. She says,
in a very nice manner, that she has always
earned enough for two but only used one
for herself. The remainder she has given
away. When asked if she has ever been
taken advantage of, lent money to others
that was never repaid or someone has
taken more than their fair share, she says,
“yes, of course, but God always provides
in some other way.”
To make your reservation, please call
Doris Cox at 815-625-0787.
Liturgy at a Glance
November is filled with important and
significant feast days. On the 9th day of
the month we celebrate the Feast of the
Basilica of St. John Lateran, which takes
precedence over the Sunday in Ordinary
Time and is a good time to reflect on
God’s dwelling among us and the appropriate use of the body. There is only one
more Sunday remaining in Ordinary
Time and on the Sunday the 23rd we
celebrate the Fest of Christ the King.
The last Sunday of November marks the
beginning of the liturgical year with the
beginning of Advent. Thanksgiving
Day is observed by families of all faiths.
We also celebrate the feast days of several saints that are very important to
countries in America, such as St. Martin
of Porres, Blessed Roque González, and
Blessed Miguel Pro.
In thanksgiving for
the blessings we
have received over
the past year, we ask
that when you come
to Mass on Thanksgiving Day, please
bring the bread and wine that you are
going to eat during your dinner to be
blessed by our priests.
Maybe we do not have to give up all the
material things we own, but sometimes we
cling on to the non-material things: our
time, energy, joy, caring for others. What
would happen if we gave everything we
have, all our time, joys, and talents for the
good of others? Well surely the same
thing that happened to the widows in the
readings: we sill see all our energy, time
and joy multiplied for the good of
everyone.
For Reflection
What talents or gifts can I offer? Have
you ever given something and seen that in
reality you did not lose it but it was
returned in another manner, such as a
benefit or blessing from God?
For Your Information...
Dishes in the Kitchen
Date: Thursday,
November 26, 2009
Time/Place: 8:30
a.m. - in Church
Her faith makes this elderly woman
continue to help others despise her
advanced age. She reminds us of the
widows who appear in today’s readings.
They trusted God completely and gave
everything away even if it seemed that
they would end up with nothing.
There are still dishes in the kitchen from
funeral dinners. If you are missing a dish
and can’t find it, maybe we have it in our
kitchen. You are welcome to stop and
look for it during our office hours.
15th Annual Ladies Luncheon
The 15th Annual Ladies Luncheon to
benefit Newman Catholic High School
will be held November 19, 2009. Please
check Newman’s website,
www.newmancchs.org
For updates and more details.
Mass
Intentions
What is a Mass
Intention? A Mass
Intention is when a
Mass is said for
some-one who has passed away or for
something that is very important for
example: birthday or a wedding
anniversary.
Remember, prayers are very important in
our faith. Please call or stop by the Parish
Office to have a Mass said. At this time,
weekday Masses are available for the
remainder of the year.
¿Que esta pasando en la
Parroquia estos días?
Día de Acción de Gracias
La cena anual para el Día de Acción de
Gracias para las personas mayores de
edad y enfermos será el Domingo 22 de
Noviembre en el Bales Hall. Por favor de
llamar a Janie al 815-626-5735 para mas
información.
Donantes
Necesitamos donantes de pasteles para la
cena del Día de Acción de Gracias para
las personas mayores de edad y enfermos.
Por favor de llamar a Janie al 815-6265735 para mas información.
Misa de Día de Acción de
Gracias
Jueves, 26 de Noviembre, 8:30 a.m., en
ingles, en la Iglesia. Les invitamos a que
traiga el pan o vino que van a cenar esa
noche para darle la bendición durante la
Santa Misa.
Las Oficinas Estarán Cerradas
Las oficinas parroquiales estarán cerradas
el 26 y 27 de Noviembre por el Día de
Acción de Gracias.
Clases De Ingles y G.E.D
Se ofrecen clases de ingles, conversación,
aprender a leer y escribir, tambien Estudios
de Secundaria G.E.D. Para más información
llame al 626-5735 con Janie.
Cementerio
La limpieza anual del otoño será el 1 de Nov.
La decoraciones se pueden reemplazar después del 15 de Noviembre. Hay un limite de
solo una decoración por tumba.
Rosario de la Virgen de Guadalupe:
El rosario del día 12 de Noviembre sera a las
6:00pm en la casa de Sr. y Sra. Reginaldo
Gomez, en la direccion 710 W. 9th Street,
Sterling.
Catequesis….
x
x
x
No habrá clases el 11 de Noviembre, día de
los Veteranos.
Habrá clases el 18 de Noviembre, a las
6:15 p.m., en la escuela.
No habrá clases el 25 de Noviembre, día
de Acción de Gracias.
Trigesimo Segundo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario
Rev. Jesus Dominguez,
Janie Atilano,
Coordinadora/Secretaria
Teléfonos 626- 5735 / 625- 0640
Página de Internet: www.stmarysterling.com
Ministros ofreciendo su Tiempo y Talento la Próxima semana
Ministros para el fin de semana del 15 de Noviembre
Lectores: Victor Renteria, Gloria Gomez.
Ministro de Eucaristia: Ruben Cisneros, Mariana Rosas, Jorge y Josefina
Camacho, Longinos Ambriz.
Monaguillos: Adrian y David Villa, Alex Gallardo, Antonio y Deisy Diaz.
Acomodadores: Javier Quiroz, Leopoldo Velasquez, Carlos Garcia,
Juan Trujillo.
¿Sabias que este es el año del Sacerdote?
El Santo Padre, Benedicto XVI ha
dedicado este año a los sacerdotes.
Creo que es muy necesario describir la
importancia y la identidad de este pues
el tiempo y la sociedad nos hacen
perder la noción de lo que esta persona
es y lo que representa. El Orden
Sacerdotal es un sacramento que, por la
imposición de las manos del Obispo, y
sus palabras, hace sacerdotes a los
hombres bautizados, y les da poder
para perdonar los pecados y convertir el
pan y el vino en el Cuerpo y en la
Sangre de Nuestro Señor Jesucristo.
El sacramento del orden lo reciben
aquellos que se sienten llamados por
Dios a ser sacerdotes para dedicarse a
la salvación eterna de sus hermanos los
hombres. Esta ocupación es la más
grande de la Tierra, pues los frutos de
sus trabajos no acaban en este mundo,
sino que son eternos.
El sacerdote debe estar libre para dedicarse, cien por cien, al cuidado de las almas. Es
decir, el sacerdote sin familia está más libre para el apostolado; y la Iglesia, en dos mil
años de experiencia, así lo ha advertido, y por eso exige el celibato a sus sacerdotes.
La vocación no consiste en recibir una llamada telefónica de Dios. No se trata de
preguntar me gustaría ser sacerdote? sino, me querrá Dios sacerdote? La semana
pasada estuve en Morelia, Michoacán compartiendo un poco de mi experiencia
Sacerdotal aquí en los Estados Unidos con un grupo de Seminaristas. El Padre Otoniel
quienes ustedes tuvieron la oportunidad de conocer el verano pasado me invito a
compartir mi experiencia con sus seminaristas. Gracias a Dios surgió la inquietud en 3
jóvenes para que en un futuro corto pudiesen venir a estudiar para nuestra Diócesis de
Rockford, Illinois. Les pido que en sus oraciones pidan por las vocaciones, pero en una
forma muy especial por estos 3 jovencitos que sintieron el llamado de poder un día
venir a servir a la iglesia de Dios en esta parte del mundo.
Todos debemos pedir a Dios que sean muchos los jóvenes que sigan la voz de Dios,
pues hacen falta muchos y buenos sacerdotes en todo el mundo. Pidamos para que
podamos formar a los futuros pastores en nuestra Diócesis de Rockford.
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