Special Christmas Bazaar Raffle
6 All-Inclusive Passes to Brookfield Zoo
Includes parking, zoo entry
and all attractions, a $332 value!!
Raffle Tickets $20
Zoo Passes good until 12/31/2020
Donated by the Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo
Tickets available in the back of the church or at the Parish Office
CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY
St. Vincent de Paul Society 815-732-4093
St. Mary, Oregon Prayer Chain 815-732-7383
St. Mary, Polo Prayer Chain 815-946-2535
FROM THE PASTOR
St. Mary Church, Oregon
My dear friends in Christ, Where would you go if the world was ending? What would you do? The last decade has seen a rise in doomsday prepping, the marketing of survival techniques, and a sea of products designed for you to weather the apocalypse. “The days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another that will not be thrown down,” Jesus warns in today’s Gospel. On the one hand, he is referring to the literal downfall of the city of Jerusalem. Indeed, many of his prophecies here have come true over the last few millennium. Nations have indeed “rise[n] against nation[s],” kingdoms against kingdoms. Surf any world news website today alone, and you will see stories of “powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues.” Jesus’ advice to his disciples, however, isn’t to build a bunker. It’s to persevere in faith … which won’t be easy. “They will seize and persecute you … you will be handed over … you will be hated because of my name.” This warning, too, has come to pass in the Church throughout history in state-sponsored persecutions and martyrdoms. Jesus is the Messiah, but his first coming was not a coming of earthly victory. Any disciple of his can expect a challenge. The coming of Christ didn’t disrupt our free will. Evil still exists and sometimes even appears to triumph. This does not mean God has abandoned His people! Jesus reminds the disciples — and us — of his constant presence. “I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking.” In other Gospel passages, Jesus promises and sends the Holy Spirit upon his followers. The presence of God is real in our lives, no matter what trials come our way. It’s tempting to be distracted or dismayed by natural destruction and moral evil in the world. But the Church has weathered greater storms. The sacredness of the human person endures. We can have hope! This day and every day, we can persevere in hope and trust in God. May God bless you all,
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Find strength through prayer.
*Birthday Blessings *Thanksgiving *Anniversary
*A Mass in Loving Memory
Rev . Jo s e ph P . Nai l l
Please do not park in the lot across from Blackhawk
apartments. This is a private lot owned by the
apartments and parking in the
lot will result in the vehicle
being towed at the owners
expense.
OREGON PARISH
GIVING SUMMARY
POLO PARISH
GIVING SUMMARY PASTOR
Rev. Joseph P. Naill
DEACON
Rev. Mr. John Ley
Rev. Mr. Ron Abramowicz
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OREGON
ST. MARY PARISH CENTER
OFFICE
881 Mongan Drive
Oregon, IL 61061
stmary-oregon
@rockforddiocese.org
Phone 815-732-7383
Fax 815-732-4742
STAFF—OREGON
Kim Murray, Parish Secretary
Cathy Hendricks, Music Director
Marie Monaco, CRE
Jesse Vazquez, Janitor
POLO
ST. MARY PARISH
OFFICE
211 N. Franklin Ave
Polo, IL 61064
stmary-polo
@rockforddiocese.org
Phone 815-946-2535
STAFF—POLO
Marie Monaco, Parish Secretary
Rachel Thomaschefsky
Music Director
Dinah Wilkinson, Janitor
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Priest Oregon Rectory
(815) 732-0157
LITURGICAL ROLES
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Nov 23, 4:30 PM (Oregon)
Nov 24, 8:30 AM (Oregon)
Nov 24, 10:30 AM (Polo)
Lector Anne Stevens Trudy Whalen Chris Rademacher
Eucharistic
Minister
Patricia Piwonka
Suzanne Moran
Mike Kuhn
Gus Lamesch
Alice Starkey
Connie O’Brien
Altar Server Miranda Ciesiel
Jennica Ciesiel
Valerie Nyderek
Cassie Nyderek
Matthew Thomaschefsky
Timmy Duguid
Usher
Bob Hanson
Stephen Janssen
Roger Watts
Volunteer
Austin Ebert
David Head
Jared Head
Mike Whalen
Volunteer
Volunteer
Fellowship Carole Robeson
Altar Linens Jan Freed Nancy Adams
OREGON
Thank you! We have surpassed our goal.
POLO
2019 DSA Goal: .................................... $10,162.00
Pledged to Date: ................................. $ 8,585.00
Short of Goal: ...................................... $ 1,577.00
Last weekend, we received 104 envelopes out of 276 sets
Envelopes............................. $4,081.00 Offertory ................................. $306.00 Online ..................................... $840.00
Subtotal ............................... $5,227.00 Parish Bdgt target ................ $5,000.00 Over/short ............................ +$227.00 Holy Day .................................... $32.00 Maintenance ............................. $70.00 St. Vincent de Paul ................. $505.00 Utilities ...................................... $25.00
Weekly Grand Total .......... $5,859.00
Mission Appeal ....................... $50.00
Last weekend, we received 12 envelopes out of 114 sets
Envelopes ................................ $433.00 Offertory ................................... $67.00
Subtotal ................................... $500.00 Parish Bdgt target ................ $1,860.00 Over/short ...........................-$1,360.00 Maintenance ........................... $201.00
Weekly Grand Total .............. $701.00 DSA Appeal ............................... $0.00
Sincere thanks to all those who contribute faithfully and generously.
~ Fr. Naill & the Finance Committee
Christian Book Library Exchange
Have a great Christian book you want to
share with everyone? Bring a book or
take a book . Located in the bottom
stairwell near the kitchen entrance at
St. Mary Church, Polo.
All can give the
gift of prayer
Please contact the Parish Office to learn more about
growing our prayer network. The prayers are
distributed through the Echo Phone App to keep you
updated on our prayer needs.
St. Mary Church-Oregon
Christmas Bazaar
Saturday, December 7th
9 AM—2 PM
Please remember to pick up your
raffle ticket envelopes in the narthex.
All class times are on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm until
7:45pm at the Parish Center . Enrollment is open for Kindergarten
through High School Students. Registration forms can be picked up
at the church or filled out on-line at www.stmaryop.org
October –November R.E. Class dates
November 20: Class
November 27: No Classes Thanksgiving Blessings!
Have questions, please contact the Parish Office for more
information. Ask for Marie, CRE 815-946-2535 or 815-732-7383
Christmas Dutch Treat Luncheon
Thursday, December 5 @ Noon
At Dad’s banquet Room
Discussion of Chinese Auction results
In lieu of a gift you may donate to Polo Lifeline
Altar and Rosary Society
Is selling cookbooks
Get your copy today!
Only $15 for Altar & Rosary’s tried & tested
delicious recipes from past & present members.
Polo Community Council of Churches
has begun collecting for the Christmas baskets
We are responsible for 200 jars of applesauce by Dec 8th
Pack Baskets on Dec 13 at Faith Discovery Church at 5pm
Delivery of baskets on Sat. Dec 14 at 9am
Knights of Columbus
Council 1092
Meeting Schedule Change
The Oregon Knights of Columbus meetings will be held
only on the 1st Mondays for the months of November,
December & January. Meetings twice a month (1st &
3rd Monday) will resume in February.
Dix Family Lorri Palmer Bev O’Leary Kevin McKee Judy Pruitt Daniel Nicolini
Diane Hamann Betty Pope Jean Pascua Shelly Wood Bob Burke Carol Magnuson
Michael Gaertner Felton Brown Ella Danielson — Priests — Fr. Edward Gillespie
PLEASE PRAY FOR
EXTENDED PRAYERS Ann Egyed Roger Hosier Rosemary Naill
Frances Dippel Mark L. Hendricks Susan O’Brien
Jerry Baker
PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY Serving Overseas and at Home
The following parishioners are currently serving state-
side: PFC Quin deLeon, Army; 2nd LT Connor Brown,
USAF; Maj. Justin Kramer, Army; SSgt. Chris Ley,
USMC; AMN Adam Gallardo, USAF; and Maj. James R.
Hughes, USAF; CMDR Marddi Rahn, Navy. Serving in
Kuwait: PFC Adam Merciniak, Army. Serving in South
Korea: 1SG Sean Connelly, Army.
Please keep them in your prayers.
Oregon Polo Both
Saturday Mass 4:30 pm (Oregon)
Sunday Mass 8:30 am (Oregon)
Sunday Mass 10:30 am (Polo)
Daily Mass
Monday-Wednesday-Friday 8:00 am (Oregon)
Tuesday 8:00 am (Polo)
Confession Times
Saturdays 3:30 - 4:00 pm (Oregon)
Sunday 10:05am—10:20am (Polo)
or by appointment at either parish.
COMBINED PARISH CALENDARS
WITH MASS INTENTIONS
ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO THEM O, LORD
†Leota Cavanaugh (11/10/19)
†Mary Leary (11/11/19)
Saturday November 16
10:00 AM Funeral: Mary Leary
3:30 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass: +Paul Kaminski
5:15 PM CDA Soup Supper - SAH
Sunday November 17
8:30 AM Mass: +Michael John Klinger
10:05 AM POLO - Rosary for Life
10:05 AM POLO - Confession
10:30 AM POLO - Mass: Pro Populo
Monday November 18
10:00 AM POLO - Funeral: Leota Cavanaugh
Tuesday November 19
7:35 AM Rosary - Chap
8:00 AM Mass: For Guidance
Wednesday November 20
7:35 AM Rosary - Chap
8:00 AM Mass: +Cletus Bauer
6:30 PM R.E. Classes-PC
Thursday November 21
(All day) Adoration - Chap
Friday November 22
(All day) Adoration - Chap
7:35 AM Rosary - CH
8:00 AM Mass: Jim Lauer
Saturday November 23
3:30 PM Confessions
4:30 PM Mass: +Dana Garman-Stables
Sunday November 24
8:30 AM Mass: Pro Populo
10:05 AM POLO - Confession
10:30 AM POLO - Mass: +Jim & Carlene Adams
Kaufman’s Oregon SuperValu Jim Kaufman, Owner
204 North Fourth Street (815) 732-7870Oregon, IL 61061 Fax: (815) 732-7600
Jones Funeral HomesDixon-Amboy
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KaczmarzyK agency, Inc.
More Than One Company Insurance Agent Shelley Rhea - Parishioner I Care If Your Family Is Properly Covered
815-732-3148502 Franklin St, Oregon
St. Vincent de Paul SocietySt. Mary Church • Oregon, IL 61061
SVDP Hot Line 815-732-4093 Volunteers Needed!
201 N. 4th st. 732-7340
Oregon 732-7228
Paul L. Smith
Enrolled Agent – Accountant2-4 W. Hitt St., , Mt. Morris, IL 61054
(815) 734-6250Fax (815) 734-4547
Merlin’s Greenhouse & Flowers and
The Other Side Boutique
(815) 732-2969300 Mix St., Oregon, IL 61061
www.merlinsgreenhouseandflowers.com
VETERINARY CLINICThomas E. Hughes, DVM
Office: (815) 938-3538 800-440-3538205 First Avenue, P.O. Box 337
Forreston, IL 61030www.forrestonvetclinic.com
Knights of ColumbusOregon Council #1092MEETING EVERY 1st/3rd MON. K of C CENTER
ST. MARY PARISH CENTERMIKE KUHN, GRAND KNIGHT
BUSINESS MACHINES OFFICE FURNISHINGS OFFICE SUPPLIES
Phone (815) 732-2392 FAX (815) 732-6140
Compliments of
JACOBS Builders LLCCustom Homes & Remodeling
815-285-1360
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS of AMERICA COURT OREGON NO. 1337
MEETINGS EVERY 2ND MONDAY
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Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant*Dine-in Carry-out*
DELIVERY Oregon Rochelle 732-2774 562-3312
770 N. Peace Rd., Dekalb, IL 60115 815.787.0802
Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-6pm • Sat 11am-3pm
Dr. Darrin G Vits Optometrist
NOW OPENRock Falls Dixon
723 West Route 30 847 N. Galena Ave815-625-6195 815-994-4100
Simply Better Pharmacies!
Celebrating 25 Years of Business
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Jason T. BeyersF.I.R.S.T. NCB Inc.
31150 Harvest Rd, Lanark, IL 61046 www.firstseedtests.com
Home: 815.493.900 5 Fax: 815.493.8004 Mobile: 815.985.7369 email: [email protected]
McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory
520 Holcomb Ave, Milledgeville 815-626-6311
815-626-2211Residential | CommercialLicensed, Bonded & Insured
Rock Falls, ILMon 12–3pm • Wed 5–8pm • Sat 9–12pm
(815) 625-6520
Your Cabinet & Countertop Specialists
925 Depot Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 815-284-6564
POLO COOPServing Polo Since 1976
Fertilizer • Seed • Chemicals Petroleum • LP
105 W. Oregon Street, Polo, IL 61064Office: 815-946-2613
Plant: 815-946-3884 • 800-248-2613
www.bockerexcavating.comDan Bocker, Owner
815-946-2600 Cell: 815-541-8264 POLO, IL
Dirt Work, Demolition & Hauling
Contact Nick Derkacz to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2436
Johnson Oil CompanyExpress Lane • Gas & Food Marts
In The Rock River Valley
DeForest Dental PC 606 W. Washington Street • Oregon
www.deforestdental.comPROUD CATHOLIC FAMILY helping the community with their smiles for over 25 years!
We Welcome New Patients!
815.732.3225
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Homes | Farms | Management
ILLINOIS AUTO REPAIR & TIRE SERVICE
All Makes & Models New & Used Tires and Rims
Complete Auto and Truck Repair107 E. WASHINGTON ST. • OREGON
815-312-7089
