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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 3.00 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�Very Rev. James R. Keenan, V.F…………....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 1.815.625.1684�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.222��

Religious Education Office………1.815.625.6688(located in St. Mary School)�Maureen Fischbach, 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 22th, 2017� 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time �

New Hours and Location The 8:30 AM Daily Mass, Adoration, and Benediction on Tuesdays

has returned to the Parish Center Chapel. The Tuesday

Adoration & Benediction has changed from beginning after Mass,

and ending at 3 PM with the Benediction. The hours were

changed for security and safety reasons. � � �� � �

� Recently Deceased † � Raymond Ybarra, Sr. �

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Sanctuary Lamp Memorials

The Sanctuary Candle will burn

the week of January 21-28 for the

Living & Deceased members of the

Ybarra & Vargas Family

Given By

John & Mary Ybarra

Mass Intentions��

Mon Jan 23 8:30 AM Mothers and Fathers of the � � � Unborn� � � � � � Tue Jan 24 8:30 AM †Robert Joseph Bauer � Audrey Dekker� � � �Wed Jan 25 8:30 AM †Sharon Callaghan�� � � � St. Mary School Faculty & Staff �� �

Thu Jan 26 8:30 AM Carrie Bauer � Audrey Dekker� � � � � �

Fri Jan 27 8:30 AM Living & Deceased Members of the Richard Brown Family�� � Elvira Brown� � � � � � Sat Jan 28 8:30 AM †Marie Kapp� Harry & Margaret Kapp� � � � � 5:00 PM †Greg Manzano�� � Randy & Concha Sitter � �� � �� � �

Sun Jan 29 7:00 AM †Edward Sauerburger� Audrey Dekker�

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8:30 AM †Gloria Ybarra� Larry Ybarra� †Teresa Rodriguez� Arnold Rodriguez and daughters� �� � 10:00 AM †Rufina Diaz � � Randy & Concha Sitter � � � �� 11:30 AM †Yuya Chavez� Carmen Gonzalez �

Collection Report 2016-17

Jan 14-15, 2017

WEEKLY

Envelope Collection $ 8,136.00 Loose Collection $ 465.00�Children's Collection $ 16.40 Total Collection $ 8,617.40 Needed Weekly $13,750.00 SHORT $ 5,132.60

Debt Reduction Collection Current$ 47.00�Debt Reduction Balance $ 6,635.00 Envelopes this week 218 �

Liturgical Roles Lectors

Sat Jan 28 5:00 PM Mark Tschosik � Breck Tschosik��

Sun Jan 29� 7:00 AM Maureen Gainey ��

8:30 AM Terry McGinn � Nancy Gehrke ��

10:00 AM Bob Kennedy� Josh Francque� �

� � Eucharistic Ministers

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Sat Jan 28� 5:00 PM Deacon � Flora Whitman and Julie D. Gowers ��� �

Sun Jan 29 ��

7:00 AM Gloria Olds � John Beien and Dennis DeLanghe��

8:30 AM Deacon �� � Sally Kellen and Beth Summers � �10:00 AM Bev Francque � Julie Jacobs and Jeannie Ramos�

Altar Servers� � � �

Sat Jan 28 � 5:00 PM Alec Marruffo� John Craft � Carter Mulderink �� � � Sun Jan 29 � 8:30 AM Gianna Widolff� Annie Rude� Ellie Rude � � �10:00 AM Espen Hammes� Sarah Navarro� Oscar Navarro � �

“From each tiny child waiting to be born, to individuals nearing death, all are precious and deserve our care and protection… Let’s ask God

to make us channels of his loving mercy.”

January Class Schedule Classes meet on Jan. 18th. No classes on Jan. 25th.

SVDP Society would like to thank all those who very generously support our efforts in assisting families who need both food and financial assistance.�Because of your generous donations, SVdP has been able to increase both its financial assistance and food distribution in December. In December, we provided 61 families with $3259 in financial aid (75% of this was for utility costs), 196 families (553 individuals) received food assistance. We have been very blessed in our ability to increase the volume of food that we have available daily. Thanks again to all who help us help those in need.

Wed., Jan. 25th at 10:00 AM the Hope Life Center is asking us to join them at the Center to pray for abortion to be eliminated from our community. The Hope Life Center is located at 2323 E. Lincolnway, Sterling. Until then, please pray for women facing unplanned pregnancies to find Hope Life Center, to call their helpline, schedule appointments, come to their appointments, to respond to the Gospel, and to choose life for their unborn children. Pray that our culture be turned from a culture of death to a

culture of life.

The Sterling PADS Shelter is in need of a new coordinator. Please call Doris Cox for more information at 815�625�0787 or 815�718�1931. �

Lector & Eucharistic Ministers are needed

for the parish. Please help serve your

parish. For more info, call Jane Olson at

815-625-0640, Tuesday to Thursday.

�Join us to celebrate the All Schools Mass at Newman High School on Fri., Feb. 3

rd at 10:00 AM in the school

gymnasium. �

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Prayer Volunteers are needed for Eucharistic

Adoration on Tuesdays in the Parish Center Chapel from 9 AM to 3 PM. When the Blessed Sacrament is

exposed, at least 1 person must be present in prayer. Our families and our whole world are in

need of prayers. Please consider making a Holy

Hour once a week, or just spending 15 or 30 minutes in the presence of the Blessed

Sacrament. Call Deacon John Kellen at

815-626-0787. �

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Nothing says “I love you” more than having a Mass said for someone, either living or deceased. We have many dates to choose from in 2017 or 2018 in the Mass Intentions Book. It is a very affordable gift at just $10 per Mass and can be given at any time of the year! Just stop by the Parish Office and remember a loved one today.

��Benefit for Traci Holbrook Payne, daughter of Darrell & Nancy Holbrook on Sun., Feb 12th at Smoked on 3rd�BBQ, 14 E 3rd St. in Sterling from 8:30 AM � 4:00 PM. Dine In or Carry Out, Raffles, Silent Auction and a 50/50 drawing. Any donations please contact Lyn Whitman Eberhardt at 815�499�1270.��

Sunday,January22marksthe43rd

yearsincethepassingofRoev.Wade.

Todate,since1973,over58million

liveshavebeenlosttoabortion.In

commemorationofthissolemn

occasion,ourChurchbellwillring58

timesatnoononMonday.Itishoped

thatasthebellsareringingthat

peoplewillstoptoprayforthemany

familiesinjuredbythissadandtragic�abortiondecision.�

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A big thank you to Dr. James B. & Linda (Filippi) Hansen for the new Sanctuary Lamp in memory of August & Louise Filippi.

The Knights of Columbus Council

#11874 presents The Sweetheart Dance

on Fri., Feb.3rd from 6:00-8:30 PM at St. Andrew School Gym in

Rock Falls. Men:$18(Girls & Ladies Free with a paid Father figure). Refreshments, Raffle, DJ and a

Keepsake Photo ID. Call 1.815.535.6775 for information. Tickets on sale at the door. �

�Th_ U.S. Bishops [nnu[l nov_n[ 9 D[ys for Lif_ t[k_s pl[]_ S[t.,

J[n. 21st to Sun., J[n. 29th. Pr[y for th_ r_sp_]t [n^ prot_]tion of [ll hum[n lif_ with n_w int_ntions, \ri_f r_fl_]tions, [n^ mor_ _[]h ^[y. Downlo[^ th_ nov_n[ onlin_, or p[rti]ip[t_ through F[]_\ook, _m[il, t_xt m_ss[g_ or [n [pp. Join [t www.9^[ysforlif_.]om!

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Special Thanks To

Our Advertiser of the Week�

AL J. Dieterle �

Religious Education

Pray to Eliminate Abortion!�

PADS Coordinator

Volunteers for Adoration

Looking for That Perfect After Christmas Gift?�

Sanctuary Lamp

Benefit for Traci Holbrook payne

Can you Help?

St. Vin]_nt D_P[ul So]i_ty

Nine Days for Life�

St. Mary School�

Saturday � February 4th�

Reservation cost: $30 single and $50 couple, fee includes dinner

menu and 2 drinks.�Your dinner will be prepared this

year by:

Renowned Chef, Beth Summers�Menu includes: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Roasted Pork Loin, Garlic

Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Bundles.�

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Reserve your tickets NOW by calling, 815-625-2253, or visiting St. Mary’s School, Sterling, during school hours!

Sweetheart Dance

All School’s Mass

Roe vs. Wade �Anniversary�

Ministerio Hispano Janie Atilano

1.815.626.5735

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Ministros para el 29 de Enero

Lectores: Cristina Olivas, Lizeth Castillo Ministro de Eucaristía: Jesús Villa, Mónica Romo y Francisco Arellano Monaguillos: Diego Zaragoza, Lupita Flores, Julián Uresti y Mia Rodríguez Acomodadores: Martin Sosa, Juventino Trujillo, Gonzalo Lemus y Jesús Villa

Las pláticas serán el 4 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. �

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.

Les recordamos que para el 2017 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. ��

¿Es usted Católico que aún necesita ser confirmando o recibir su

Primera Comunión? RICA es el Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para adultos

de 18 o mayor y jóvenes en grado octavo y noveno año en la escuela.

Las clases son los sabados las 9:30 AM en el Centro Parroquial. Para

mas información llame al Centro Parroquial 1-815-625-5735 con

Janie. ��

No habrá clases el 25 de Enero.�Habrá clases el 1, 8,15, 22 de Febrero�

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Estará en Rockford, IL del 25 al 29 de Enero �Lugar: Iglesia St. Bernadette �

2400 Bell Ave�Rockford, IL 61103�

Atención: CON cita, llame MEXITEL 1�877�639�4835.

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Cantad al señor un cántico nuevo, hombres de toda la tierra, cantad al señor. Hay brillo y esplendor en su presencia y en su templo, belleza y majastad. ��

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Habrá una junta con todos los ministerios el Domingo 5 de Febrero después de la misa en la Iglesia. ���La Iglesia de San Andrés celebrará la Eucaristía a la 6 de la tarde el 22 y 29 de Enero. ���La Misa Diaria de 8:30 AM será en la capilla. �

��La adoración y bendición será en la capilla y tendrá nuevo horario. Comenzando después de Misa y terminando con la bendición a la 3 PM por razones de seguridad.��

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

� Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 pm, o por cita en

la oficina del Sacerdote. �

Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo

Domingo III Ordinario�

Clases de Catecismo �

Matrimonios y Quinceañeras

Quinceañeras

RICA�

Misa Diaria�

Adoración y Bendición �

Consulado Movil General De Chicago�

Misa

Junta�

Atencion!�

Confesiones�