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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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February 7th, 2016�5th Sunday in Ordinary Time �

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Mon Feb 8 8.30 AM †Robert & Ruth Wolever�� � Dawn Naffziger � � � � � � � � � � Tue Feb 9 8.30 AM †Lillian Larson�� � � Penny Francque� � � � � � � � � � �Wed Feb 10 8.30 AM †Daniel Haley � St. Mary School Faculty & Staff � � �� � �Wed Feb 10 12.15 PM †Marie Eckel � The Rohlik Family � � �� � �Wed Feb 10 5.15 PM †Hughie Sitter � Randy & Concha Sitter � � �� � �Wed Feb 10 7.00 PM †Padre Lorenzo Gonzalez � St. Mary Church � � �� � �Thu Feb 11 8.30 AM †Donna Marie Onken� Mary Nell Hartman�� � � � �

Fri Feb 12 8.30 AM †John Golick�� � The Golick Family�� � � � � � �� � � � � Sat Feb 13 8.30 AM †Mrs. Philomena Reiland� � � � � � � � �� �� � � � � �

Sat Feb 13 5.00 PM Dan Johnson� � � � � Friends � � � � � �

Sun Feb 14 7.00 AM †Jimmy Gainey�� � � � � �� � 8.30 AM †Barbara Murphy�� �

� � � Bob & Veronica Kennedy� � � � � �

� � 10.00 AM †Don & Amelia Ahles, Sr.�� � � � The Gaziano Family� � � � � �

11.30 AM Living & Deceased Members of � the Guadalupe Sanchez Family � � Carmen Juarez �

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Mass Schedule

Feb 10th - Ash Wednesday

8:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM in English

7:00 PM in Spanish

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�Wed Feb 10�Ash Wednesday � 8.30 AM Mary E. Bradley � Maureen Gainey � �12.15 PM Audrey Dekker � Steve Randall��

5.15 PM Mark Tschosik � Sharley Bailey�

Sat Feb 13 � 5.00 PM Terry McGinn� Joan Kreps � Sun Feb 14 � 7.00 AM Maureen Gainey � � 8.30 AM Kelly Keaschall ��

10.00 AM Audrey Dekker � Jane Olson�

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Wed Feb 10�Ash Wednesday � 8.30 AM Deacon � �12.15 PM Flora Whitman � � 5.15 PM John Beien � � Sat Feb 13 � 5.00 PM Julie D. Gowers� Paul Hess & Megan S.Benyo ��

Sun Feb 14� 7.00 AM Ann Stroup �� � Alice Ports & Gloria Olds � � 8.30 AM Deacon � Sally Kellen & Derek Green ��

10.00 AM Dennis DeLanghe� Sharon McKenna & Julie Smith �

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Wed Feb 10�Ash Wednesday � 8.30 AM SMS � �12.15 PM SMS��

5.15 PM Caleb Knutti � Breck Tschosik & Espen Hammes �

� Sat Feb 13� 5.00 PM Libby Nichols �� � Ellie & Kate Preston � �Sun Feb 14� 8.30 AM Alec Marruffo � � John Craft & Espen Hammes ��

10.00 AM Sarah Navarro � Angelina Lopez & Madison Duhon �

Mass Intentions

Sanctuary Lamp Memorials

The Sanctuary Candle will burn the

week of Jan. 30-Feb. 6

in memory of

Dean Winchell

Given by

Kathryn Winchell

“In the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, also called confession, we meet the Lord, who wants to grant forgiveness and the grace to live a renewed life in him.”

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

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Classes meet on Feb. 17th & 24th.

No class on Feb. 10th.

If you can help to take communion to the

shut-ins please call Deacon John Kellen at

815-625-0640, ext. 226.

Teams will consist of 8 people for 10 questions for 10 rounds each team to answer together. Cost is $10 per person to enter. There will be food, and prizes will be awarded to the top 3 teams on Sat., Feb. 13th. Doors open at 6:00 PM for food and the trivia starts at 7:00 PM in the Newman Cafeteria. Contact Ann Propheter for more information at apropheter@ncchs.org or Mary Beth Oswalt at 1-815-677-2351.�

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A Vatican Lecture series

presentation by Fr. Bruce Ludeke on

Tues., February 8th about Spiritual Inventory

at Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall from

7-8 PM.

Handicap entrance and elevator available. Light refreshments will be served.�

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Due to the lack of interest the Children's Choir is cancelled. When you are ready to have a Children’s Choir for your parish, your children and your God. Let me know and maybe I will still be here to help you. Sister Philomene. �

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To demonstrate our appreciation 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 information, please contact Newman at 815-625-0500 or fundraising@newmancchs.org. Order forms and price information can be found online at http://www.newmancchs.org/ prayergarden.cfm �

St. Mary’s School�

Preschool & Kindergarten�Open House & Registration�

2016�17 school year �Tuesday, March 8th

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5:30 PM�7:00 PM�

For more information contact the school 815�625�2253.�

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Anyone willing to donate baked goods to be sold at the K of C fish fry’s please contact Helen Musyl at 815.626.6292. Please have the desserts to the Parish Center Bales Hall by 4:00 PM.

Statements have been sent for parishioner’s donations of $500.00 or more. If you did not receive a statement, please come to the finance office or call 1.815.625.0640, ext. 225, and we will print one for you. �

The parish offices will be closed on

Mon., Feb.15th

for President’s Day. �

Serving from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the St. Mary’s Parish Bales Hall on Ash Wed., Feb.10, 12, 19, 26 and

March 4, 11, 18, 25. The menu is as follows: whole deep fried catfish or deep fried boneless perch

fillets or baked Alaskan whitefish. Carry-outs

available for pick up at 5:00 PM call

779-245-8128. Desserts will be sold

by the Ladies Altar & Rosary Society.

WEEKLY

Envelope Collection $8,548.00 �Loose Collection $ 426.51 �Children's Collection $ 28.75 Total Collection $ 9,003.26 �Needed Weekly $14,875.42 �Short $ 5,872.16��

Debt Reduction Collection Current $ 621.00 �

Debt Reduction Balance � $25,554.37 � �

February Month Tithe $250.00�(Let’s Feed Our Children) Envelopes this week 248

Please remember to pray for our candidate Elaine Sills as she continues her spiritual formation in anticipation of receiving the Easter Sacraments.

Special Thanks To

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Our Advertiser of the Week �

JOHNSON OIL�

Religious Education

Extraordinary Ministers

Newman High School

St. Mary School

Kroger

Prayers

Pie or Cake Donations�

Sacred Heart Church

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Children’s Choir

KC Fish Fry�

Parish Offices

Collection Report 2016-17

January 30-31

NHS Scholastic Bowl

Regulations for Fast and Abstinence

Fasting is to be observed by all, 18 years of age and older, who have

not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. On a fast day, one full

meal is allowed. Two other meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may

be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not

equal another full meal. Easting between meals is not permitted, but

liquids, including milk and juices are allowed.

Abstinence is observed by all 14 years of age and older. On days of

abstinence no meat is allowed. Note that when health or ability to work would be seriously affected, the law

does not oblige. When in doubt concerning fast and abstinence, the parish priest should be consulted.

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 10 de Febrero

Lectores:

Ministro de Eucaristía: Obdulia Villa, Martha Cavazos Monaguillos: Felipe Olivo, Irvin Gaytán y Asiel Torres Acomodadores: Luis Romo, Olivero Martínez, Martin Sosa y Adrián Ibarra �

Ministros para el fin de semana del 14 de Febrero

Lectores: Eva González, Abel Olivas Ministro de Eucaristía: Rubén Cisneros, Linda Balderas y Ana Rosa Olivo Monaguillos: Diego Zaragoza, Sonia Rodríguez y Kasey Estrella Acomodadores: Juan Trujillo, Ramiro Estrada, Juan Herrera y Gonzalo Lemus ���

El ayuno debe ser observado por todas las personas mayores de

18 años hasta los 59 años de edad cumplidos. En un día de ayuno está permitido una comida completa o dos comidas ligeras durante el día. No está permitido comer entre las comidas, pero si

está permitido tomar líquidos, como leche y jugos. Personas menores de 18 años, enfermas, o mayores de 59 no están

obligados al ayuno. La abstinencia debe ser observada por todos los mayores de 14 años. En días de abstinencia no está permitido

comer carne. Nótese que cuando la salud o la habilidad para trabajar puedan ser perjudicadas, la ley no obliga a estas

personas. Mujeres embarazadas y personas enfermas no están obligados al

ayuno y la abstinencia.

La oficina estrá cerrada el Lunes 15 de Febrero debido al Dia de los Presidentes.�

Habrá clases el 17 y 24 de Febrero.�No habrá clases el 10 de Febrero.�

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

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Sábados de 4.00 a 4.45 PM, o por cita en la oficina de Sacerdote.�

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“No temas, desde ahora serás pescador de hombres”

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La Cuaresma es el tiempo litúrgico de conversíon, que marca la Iglesia para prepararnos a la gran fiesta de la Pascua. Es tiempo para arrepentirnos de nuestros pecados y de cambiar algo de nosotros para ser mejores y poder vivir más cerca de Cristo. La Cuaresma dura 40 días; comienza el Míercoles de Ceniza (el día 10 de febrero) y termina el Domingo de Ramos (20 de marzo) día en que iniciamos la Semana Santa. A lo largo de este tiempo, sobre todo en la liturgia dominical, hacemos un esfuerzo por recuperar el ritmo y estilo de verdaderos creyentes que debemos vivir como hijos de Dios.�El color litúrgico de este tiempo es el morado que significa luto y penitencia. Es un tiempo de reflexión, de penitencia, de conversión espiritual; tiempo de preparacíon al misterio pascual. En la Cuarsema, Cristo nos invita a cambiar de vida. La Iglesia nos invita a vivir la Cuarsema como un camino hacia Jesucristo, escuchando la Palabra de Dios, orando, compartiendo con el prójimo y haciendo obras buenas. Nos invita a vivir una serie de actitudes cristanas que nos ayudan a parecernos más a Jesucristo, ya que por accíon de nuestro pecado, nos alejamos más de Dios. Por ello, la Cuarsema es el tiempo del pérdon y de la reconciliación fraterna. Cada día, durante toda la vida, hemos de arrojar de nuestros corazones el odio, el rencor, la envidia, los celos que se oponen a nuestro amor a Dios y a los hermanos. En Cuarsema, aprendemos a conocer y apreciar la Cruz de Jesús. Con esto aprendemos también a tomar nuestra cruz con algería para alcanzar la gloria de la resurreccíon. ��

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La cuaresma se acerca pronto. La iniciaremos el dia 10 de Febrero. El horario de misas para recibir las cenizas sera; En Ingles: 8:30 AM, 12:15 PM, 5:15 PM. En Español: 7:00 PM.�

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Miércoles �En Ingles en la Iglesia �2:35 PM con los niños de Santa María �6:30 PM en la Iglesia��

Viernes�En Ingles en la Iglesia�9:00 AM después de la misa de 8:30 AM ��

Viernes en la Iglesia �2:30 PM con los niños de Santa María�6:00 PM en Español �

Los “Caballeros Colón” nos invitan a comer pescado frito el miércoles de ceniza y cada viernes durante la cuaresma de 5:00 a 7:00 PM, en el Centro Parroquial, Bales Hall. Pueden ordenar para llevar al 779-245-8128 de las 5:00 PM a adelante. El costo es $9.00 por orden. �

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Clases de Catecismo �

Adoración�

IV Domingo Ordinario

Oficina Cerrada

Miér]ol_s ^_ C_niz[

Normas Para La Cuaresma

Pescado Frito�

Viacrucis Durante la Cuaresma

¿Qué es la Cuaresma?�

Confesiones�