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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 6.00 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.�

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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�Sally Kellen, Shut�in Ministry……………….. Ext.226��

Cemetery �Andres Quintana, Cemetery Manager……...Ext.222��

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�Mr. Andy Edmondson, 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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Mon Dec 1 8.30 AM Deceased Members of the �� � Dorner Family�� � � � Marilyn McBride � � � � � �Tue Dec 2 8.30 AM †John Golick�� � Teresa Selin�� � � �� � � �Wed Dec 3 8.30 AM †William & Tim Conneely�� � � � Sylvia Conneely� � �

� � � � � �Thu Dec 4 8.30 AM †Jim Naughton�� � � � Victoria Naughton �� � � � � � �

Fri Dec 5 8.30 AM For the Deceased of St. Mary’s�� � � � � � � �Sat Dec 6 8.30 AM †Ciria Rodriguez�� � � � †Luis M Serrano � �� � Gracie Rodriguez��� � � � � �

Sat Dec 6 5.00 PM †Mary J. Keller � � �

Modesta Cornejo � †Margie Sotelo�� � � Ray & Sue Tkach� � � � � �

Sun Dec 7 7.00 AM †Connie Walls�� � � � Gene Walls �� � � � � � � � �� � 8.30 AM †Joseph Gassman� Ann Austin �� � � � � � � �� � 10.00 AM †Richard Wiliams� Jane Olson �� � � � � � � �

11.30 AM †Adriana Burton�� � � Mary Burgess ��

5:15 PM †Mike, Deb and Aaron Gilmore� �

� Margie Gilmore�� �

WEEKLY

Envelope Collection $ 12,137.49 �Loose Collection $ 401.88 �Children's Collection $ 1.00 �Total Collection $ 13,591.37 � �Needed Weekly $ 14,875.42 �(Under) $ (1,284.05) ��

DEBT REDUCTION

Beginning Balance $ 5,311.00�Collection for week $ 144.00��

CURRENT DEBT $ 5,167.00�

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��������Sat Dec 6 � 5:00 PM Kyle Lancaster� Joan Kreps �Sun Dec 7 � 7:00 AM Maureen Gainey ��

8:30 AM Nancy Rajnowski � Kelly Keaschall��

10:00 AM Audrey Dekker � Judy Valdez��

5:15 PM Nancy Gehrke� Josh Francque��

Mon Dec 8 � 8:30 AM Deacon��

5:15 PM Darwin Mauch � Mark Tschosik��

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Sat Dec 6 � 5:00 PM Allison Furr � Alyssa Gallentine & Elvita Brown � � �

Sun Dec 7� 7:00 AM Gloria Olds �� � Paul Hess & Ann Stroup ��

8:30 AM Deacon � Beth Summers & Sally Kellen � � �10:00 AM Sharon McKenna � �

� Linda Campbell & Barb Murphy ��

5:15 PM Beth Sterk� Derek Green and Allison Furr��

Mon Dec 8 �8:30 AM Deacon��

5:15 PM Paul Hess � Lupe Larson & Sharley Bailey��

� �Sat Dec 6 � 5:00 PM Kade Decker �� � Breck Tschosik & Joe Marchiorato � �Sun Dec 7� 8:30 AM Nate Neubauer � � Antonio Gassman & Megan Gingrich �� � � �

10:00 AM Saryn Seeley� Erin & Shannon Kelly � � 5:15 PM Kate & Ellie Preston� Libby Nichols��

Mon Dec 8 �8:30 AM SMS�5:15 PM Spencer Mauch � Caleb Knutti & Alec Marruffo�

Mass Intentions�

SANCTUARY LAMP MEMORIALS

The Sanctuary Candle in the church will burn � the week of November 29�December 6� In Honor of Manuel & Janie Atilano’s � �

40th Wedding Anniversary� Given by � The Atilano Family�

Eucharistic Ministers

Lectors

Altar Servers

Collection Report 2013-14 November 22-23

There will be a parent mee�ng for

St. Mary & Public school parents whose

children will be receiving

First Reconcilia�on and

First Communion this school year on

Tues., Dec. 9th at 6:30 PM in the parish

Bales Hall. Any

ques�ons call the

Religious Ed office at

815.625.6688. �

December Class Schedule All classes meet Dec. 10 & 17

No classes on the Dec. 3,24,31�

On behalf of St. Mary Religious education and participating families, we would like to

thank a very generous parishioner who recently gave a donation to us, which covers

all past and current fees owed in our program. This brings our fees up to date and

also provides money for future tuition

assistance for Religious Education.

�On behalf of St. Mary’s Religious Education and

participating families, we would like to thank a

very generous parishioner who recently gave a

donation to us, which covers all past due and

current fees owed in our program. This brings

our fees up to date and also provides money for

future tuition assistance in Religious education.

Extraordinary Ministers are needed to take communion to the shut-ins. If you can help please contact Sally Kellen at 815-626-3965.

St. Mary’s joyfully welcomes Emilee Castro who celebrated the

Rite of Acceptance into the catechumenate in preparation for initiation into our Catholic faith.

Please keep Emilee in your prayers. ��

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Christmas Bazaar on Sat., Dec. 6 �

from 9 AM�1 PM featuring muffins with

Santa from 9�11 AM. There will be a

50/50 raffle, basket raffle, booths and

vendors. All at the St. Mary’s

Community Center on 881 N. Mongan

Dr. in Oregon, IL.�

Please come and pray the Patriotic Rosary

after the 8:30 AM Mass on Mon., Dec. 8, the

Feast of the Immaculate Conception. This rosary includes

prayers for our nation, in particular, the different branches of our government and the people

of the United States. For instance, a different state with its people is named as each Hail Mary is prayed. How fitting to

come together and pray the rosary for our country which is dedicated

to Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception. Our nation

needs prayer warriors. �

During October, SVdP society served

227 families which represented 677

individuals with food assistance and

36 families with financial assistance.

We continue to thank all those who

help support our efforts to serve

those who need either food or

financial help. SVdP pantry will be

closed on Thurs, Nov. 26 & Fri., Nov.

27 in observance of Thanksgiving

Day.

�Altar & Rosary Christmas Lunch on Sun., Dec. 7 at 1:00 PM in

Bales Hall.� A�F���� Meat� G�L���� Salad� M�R��� Vegetable� S�Z���� Dessert�

Please bring a package of diapers any size and or brand.

We will be gifting them to Gianna's House. All

ladies of all ages are welcome. ��

��St. Mary's School in Sterling needs to sell 1,000 Cash Cards for $25 until December 1, 2014. A $250.00 drawing will be held each week (52 times) beginning the first week of January, 2015. The card gives you the chance to win a weekly prize of $250.00. Should your name be randomly drawn and you win your name will be returned for the opportunity to win again! In addition there is a�discount card on the back of the Cash Card�for local area businesses that can be used until December, 2015! St. Mary's Meteors Cash Cards are available for purchase at Kelly's, Grummert's in Sterling and the St. Mary's School office. �Please note that the $250 weekly prize

is based on the sales of 1000 cards. Any questions please contact: Bernadette Hammes 815�441�3397 or Liz Foster 815�499�9919�

Cookie Extravaganza on Sat., Dec. 6 from 9 AM�4:30 PM

& Sun., Dec. 7 from 7�11:30 AM

Mix & Match Cookies $4.00 per dozen �

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All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Sun., Dec. 7th from 7�11:30 AM

Adult $8.00 Senior Citizen $7.00

Children 10 & Under $4.00 Preschool $3.00

Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus

St. Andrew Council 11874�

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Special Thanks To

Our Advertiser of the Week �

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FIRST RECONCILIATION

Altar & Rosary �

St. Mary’s School

Religious Education

Religious Education �

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St. Vincent DePaul Society� Religious Education�

Extraordinary Ministers

Patriotic Rosary

St. Mary’s-Oregon

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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 7 de Diciembre

Lectores: Jorge Camacho, Marisa Ocampo Ministro de Eucaristía: Jesús y Obdulia Villa, Martha Cavazos Monaguillos: Felipe Olivo, Irvin Gaytán y Asiel Torres Acomodadores: Juan Ortiz, Manuel Olivo Jr., Manuel Olivo y Ventura Morales�

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Las pláticas serán el 6 de Diciembre 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.�

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.��

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Diciembre 4� 6 PM en la capilla�Diciembre 5� 6 PM en la capilla�Diciembre 7�Juventino y Rosario Trujillo � 6 PM en la capilla�Diciembre 8�Familia de Uresti y Barajas � 6 PM en la capilla�Diciembre 9�Yolanda Rodriguez � 6 PM en la capilla�Diciembre 10�6 PM en la capilla �Diciembre 11�Adrian Ibarra�� 6 PM en la capilla �Diciembre 12�Familia Olivas, Romo, Baca, Zaragoza�� 4 PM en la Iglesia��

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Habrá una junta para la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión el martes 9 de Diciembre a las 6:30 PM en el salón Bales Hall. ��

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A nombre del Programa de Educación Religiosa y de los padres de familia registrados en el programa, de la Parroquia de Santa María, queremos agradecer infinitamente a quien generosamente donó una gran cantidad al programa de catequesis de nuestra Parroquia. Esta donación será utilizada para cubrir las cuotas vencidas y las actuales. También esta donación servirá para dar asistencia en las matriculas para el programa de educación Religiosa en el futuro. �

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�A ti, Señor, levanto mi alma; Dios mío, en ti confió, no

quede yo defraudado. Que no se burlen de mí mis enemigos; pues los que esperan en ti, no quedan

defraudados. �

*Estar prevenidos para el día en que vamos a celebrar el nacimiento de Jesús (el 25 de diciembre) y para el día en que vamos a encontrarnos con Jesús Juez, que será el día en que muramos, quiere decir que debemos estar despiertos y no

“dormidos en nuestros laureles”. *Es decir, confiados únicamente en que venimos a Misa

todos los domingos, jamás nos hemos dedicado al narcotráfico y no hemos dado muerte a nadie.

*Para salvarnos, ya sabemos, no basta con cumplir los mandamientos de Dios y de la Iglesia: hay que practicar,

además, las obras de misericordia, aquello de dar de comer al hambriento, vestir al desnudo, visitar al enfermo…

*Es decir, “seguritos” de que así como el buen ladrón se salvó faltando un minuto para el silbatazo final, en su

momento vamos a tener la misma suerte los que no hacemos caso a las palabras del Señor...

*Es decir, muy quitados de la pena, persuadidos que el frío y el hambre que padecen muchos de los pobres de nuestra

colonia, es su problema y no nuestro problema... “Vigilemos, pues, y estemos prevenidos, porque no sabemos

cuándo, llegará el momento”. Después No Digamos Que Cristo No Nos Lo Advirtió.

El Señor viene Dios todopoderoso, aviva en tus fieles, al comenzar el Adviento, el deseo de salir al encuentro de Cristo, acompañados por las buenas obras, para que, colocados un día a su derecha, merezcan poseer

el reino eterno. Por nuestro Señor.

¡Ven y enciende mi Fe, Señor, para vivir en el amor!

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St. Andrews, Rock Falls, IL � 9 de Diciembre�6:30 PM�

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help�Sublette�10 de Diciembre 6:30 PM�

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St. Mary, Morrsion, IL�11 de Diciembre�6:30 PM�

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St. Patrick, Dixon, IL �16 de Diciembre�6:30 PM�

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St. Ambrose, Erie, IL�17 de Diciembre�6:30 PM�

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Immaculate Conception, Fulton, IL �18 de Diciembre�6:30 PM ��

Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo

Hor[rio ^_ Ofi]in[s

Gr[]i[s

Adviento

I Domingo De Adviento

Novenario de la Virgen de Guadalupe

Primer Domingo De Adviento

Confeciones Durante El Adviento 2014�

Adviento Es Estar Prevenidos�

Junta para educación religiosa�