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Weekday Masses �Mon�Fri 8.30 AM�Chapel�School Schedule: Wed 8.30 AM�Church �Saturday 8.30 AM�Church ��

Sunday Obligation�5.00 PM Sat., 7.00 AM, 8.30 AM, 10.00 AM �11.30 AM In Spanish��

Vigil/Holy Day Masses�Church�7.00 PM, 8.30 AM, 5.15 PM�

7.00 PM In Spanish��

Adoration/Benediction�Chapel�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 �larsonlupe@yahoo.com 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�Monday�Friday……………………9.00 AM � 4.00 PM�

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Parish Administration Offices�600 Avenue B Sterling IL………...….1.815.625.0640�Fax 815.625.1684�Email:………..stmary�sterling@rockforddiocese.org�Website: …………………..www.stmarysterling.com�

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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, Shut�in 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: Monday�Friday…..12 Noon � 2.30 PM

600 Avenue B Sterling, IL 61081�1.815.625.0640�

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January 10th, 2016�The Baptism of the Lord �

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Mon Jan 11 8.30 AM †Joe Castro � � � � � Mauro & Alice Marruffo � � � � � � Tue Jan 12 8.30 AM †Katherine McCormick�� � � � Tom McCormick �� � � � � � �Wed Jan 13 8.30 AM †Dawn Graham�

� � � � Ed & Jeannie Ramos� � � � � � �Thu Jan 14 8.30 AM †Joseph Rath�� � � � Jane Olson��

Fri Jan 15 8.30 AM For the Deceased Parishioners �� � � of St. Mary’s Church� �

� � �� � � � � Sat Jan 16 8.30 AM †Max & Betty Johnson � � � � The Johnson Children�� � � � ��� � � � � �

Sat Jan 16 5.00 PM †Severo Rivas� � � � � The Rivas Families � � � � � �

Sun Jan 17 7.00 AM †Dolores Eisenbeis � The Kiger Family � � � � � � � � �� � 8.30 AM †LaRita Hermes� �� � � � � � � �

� � 10.00 AM †Lucille Bruno�� � � � Family� � � � � � �

11.30 AM †Mary Garibay � Jorge Garibay & children� �

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WEEKLY

Envelope Collection $ 11,324.00 �Loose Collection $ 2,075.21 �Children's Collection $ 21.23 Total Collection $ 13,420.44 �Needed Weekly $ 14,875.42 �Short $ 1,454.98���

Debt Reduction Collection Current $ 610.00 � Debt Reduction Balance $23,495.37 � �

Envelopes this week 257

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Liturgical Roles ����

Sat Jan 16 � 5.00 PM Mark Tschosik� Sharley Bailey� � Sun Jan 17 � 7.00 AM Helen Musyl � � 8.30 AM Teresa Gingrich � Kyle Lancaster��

10.00 AM Steve Randall � Bob Kennedy�

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� � Sat Jan 16 � 5.00 PM Deacon� Julie D. Gowers & Megan S. Benyo��

Sun Jan 17� 7.00 AM Alice Ports �� � Joel & Lori Downie � � 8.30 AM Deacon � Beth Sterk & Jennifer Oetting ��

10.00 AM Judy Valdez� Terri Lawrence & Jeannie Ramos �

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� Sat Jan 16� 5.00 PM John Craft �� � Jacob Kreps & Breck Tschosik � �Sun Jan 17� 8.30 AM Megan Gingrich � � Monica Healy & Sienna Stingley ��

10.00 AM Madison Duhon � Erin & Shannon Kelly �

Mass Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle will burn the

week of

January 9-16

for

Tim Hall

Given by

Gene & Nancy Book

“Since everything is interrelated, concern for the protection of nature is also incompatible with the justification of abortion. How can we genuinely teach the importance of concern for

other vulnerable beings...if we fail to protect a human embryo, even when its presence is uncomfortable and creates difficulties?” Pope Francis, Laudato Si, no. 120 2015 Liberia Editrice Vaticana. Used with permission. (www.goo.gl/UBwd3B)

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Collection Report 2016-17

January 2-3

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January Class Schedule

Class meets on Jan. 13th, 20th, 27th.

Are needed to take communion to the

shut-ins. If you are interested in helping

please call Deacon John Kellen at

815-625-0640, ext. 226.

Correction: St. Vincent DePaul Society is hosting a fundraiser with Papa Murphy’s pizzas on Tues., April 12, 2016. A portion of the proceeds go back to SVDP. �

Piano lessons in your home with Sister Philomene starting in December. If you are interested please contact Lupe at the parish center.�

Don't miss the special limited screening of�Full of Grace�at 7 PM on Wed., Jan. 13th, 2016 at the Historic Dixon Theatre (114 South Galena Ave., Dixon, IL) Ten years after Christ's resurrection,�Full of Grace�sheds light on a critical moment in the history of Christianity. Fraught with heresies and conflict, the early followers of Christ seek to live in a way that respects Jewish law, but with the boldness they experienced when they met Jesus of Nazareth. Mary, the mother of Jesus, quietly awaits the return of Peter, the “rock” whom Jesus asked to lead the Christian people. Arriving at Mary’s

home after years of traveling, preaching and narrowly escaping death, Peter expresses the overwhelming responsibility of the task set before him and his own helplessness. As Mary recalls the incredible mystery of her life with Christ, Peter re�discovers the truth: He is not leading. He is following. Along with the 83�minute feature film produced by Outside da Box, the event will also include a post�film Q&A with Executive Producer � Eric Groth.

Tickets are $10 online (h�p://

www.odbscreenings.com/dixon) or

$12 at the door.�

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If you shop at Kroger 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 preloaded gift card for $5.00. At Kroger stop by the service desk to “load” your card, and then 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 office at 1.815.625.2253. �

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Our bulletin is provided to our parish by

Liturgical Publications at no cost! The

advertisers who you see on the back of the

bulletin, purchase ads that completely cover

the cost of our bulletin. We are very grateful

to all of them. We encourage you to look at

the many advertisers in our parish bulletin.

Patronize their businesses and let them know

you appreciate their support. �

To demonstrate our apprecia�on and

to preserve your family's legacy,

Newman Central Catholic High School

invites you to be a part of Newman's

prayer garden. To honor family

members and generous donors, you

may purchase an engraved grey granite

paver, red paver or boulder.�For more

informa�on, please contact Newman at

815�625�0500 or

fundraising@newmancchs.org. Order

forms and price informa�on can be

found online at�h)p://

www.newmancchs.org/

prayergarden.cfm�

Please call the Parish Center Office with

any name, phone or addresses changes.�

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Thank you Elaine, Greg H, and the two other

parishioners who’s last names were omitted on

the Christmas cards for the gift and monetary

cards. It is greatly appreciated. May the Lord

bless all of you throughout the year of 2016.

Fr. Adalberto Sanchez

N�� H�����: P��������, S� A��� S�����, D�!�� I������# (P��#����� ��% K�8) 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 � �

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Our Advertiser of the Week �

Napa Auto Parts�

Religious Education

Extraordinary Ministers

Full Of Grace

Thank you

Newman High School

Piano Lessons�

Liturgical Publications

St. Anne School

Kroger

St.VincentDePaul

Let us Know

Ministerio Hispano Janie Atilano

1.815.626.5735

Nuestro horario para el Centro Parroquial es de

Lunes a Viernes, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM ***********************************************************

Ministros para el fin de semana del 17 de Enero

Lectores: Gabriel y Marissa Ocampo Ministro de Eucaristía: Rubén Cisneros, Linda Balderas y Ana Rosa Olivo Monaguillos: Diego Zaragoza, Alex Arellano y Jazmín Olivas Acomodadores: Juan Trujillo, Ramiro Estrada, Juan Herrera y Gonzalo Lemus

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Las pláticas serán el 6 de Febrero de las 2:00�4:00 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. �

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Presentaciones de niños en la Iglesia�

Si usted quiere presentar a su niño o niña en el templo. Favor de contactar al Centro Parroquial

1�815�626�5735 con Janie.�

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.

Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 pm, o por cita

en la oficina del Sacerdote.

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.

Habrá clases el 13, 20 y 27 de Enero.��

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Si cambia el número de su teléfono o celular, por favor de llamar a Janie 815�625�5735 para actualizar con los cambios.�

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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.�

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“ Soy yo el que necesita ser bautizado por ti, ¿tu vienes a mi? �

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Es muy importante que su familia esté registrada en nuestra Iglesia de

Santa María. Favor de llamar a Janie al 815.626.5735.

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Todos los martes tenemos el Santísimo Sacramento presente de 9 AM�5 PM en la glesia de Santa Maria. ��

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�Clases de GED �Dixon�Sauk Valley Community College�Martes, Miercoles y Jueves 9:30�11:30 AM�

Sterling�Unemployment Office� Martes, Miercoles y Jueves �9:00�11:00 AM�

Rock Falls �Rock Falls Middle School�Martes, Miercoles y Jueves �5:00�7:00 PM�

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Clases de Lectura y Matemáticas �Dixon �Sauk Valley Community College�Martes, Miercoles y Jueves �5:00�7:00 PM�

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Clases de Inglés como Segundo Idioma (ESL)�Sterling�Sterling YWCA�Martes, Miercoles y Jueves �9:00�11:00 AM�

Jefferson Elementary School�Martes, Miercoles y Jueves �5:00�7:00 PM�

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Clases de Catecismo �

Adoración�

El Bautismo o Del Señor

Confesiones�

Por Favor!�

Quinceañeras

Atención�

Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo

Matrimonios y Quinceañeras

Cl[s_s D_ Prim[v_r[ y l[\or[torios

D_ @pr_n^iz[j_ Comunit[rio 2016

Atencion!�