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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�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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� October 23rd, 2016� 30thSunday in Ordinary Time�

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Mon Oct 24 8:30 AM †Crystal Banda�Mullen� � � � � � � �Tue Oct 25 8:30 AM The Deceased Members of the � Onken Family, � Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Onken, � � � Brothers & Sisters� Mary Nell Hartman� � �� �Wed Oct 26 8:30 AM †Owen Oetting� St. Mary School Faculty & Staff� � � � �

Thu Oct 27 8:30 AM Living & Deceased Members of � � � � the Richard Brown Family � Elvira Brown� � � � � �

Fri Oct 28 8:30 AM †Bishop Thomas Doran � � � � � � � � �Sat Oct 29 8:30 AM †Fr. Thomas Brantman� � � � � ��

5:00 PM †Paul Sauerburger � � †Elaine DePasquale� Audrey Dekker� � � � �Sun Oct 30 7:00 AM †J. Bryne Keefe, Jr. � St. Mary School Faculty & Staff �� � � � � � �� � 8:30 AM †Owen Oetting �� � � � Bob & Veronica Kennedy �� � � � � � �� � 10:00 AM †Dr. Joseph Gaziano� Carolyn Gaziano� � � �

11:30 AM †Antonio Medina�� Otilia Medina � †Jose Balderas�� Tomasa Lopez � � � � ********************************************************* ��

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WEEKLY

Envelope Collection � � $ 7,569.00 Loose Collection � � $ 724.41 Children's Collection � � $ 10.50 Total Collection � � $ 8,303.91 Needed Weekly � � $13,750.00 SHORT � � $ 5,446.09

Debt Reduction Collection Current$ 325.00�Debt Reduction Balance $ 8,809.00 Envelopes this week 226

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� Sat Oct 29� 5:00 PM Sharley Bailey� Terry McGinn � � Sun Oct 30 � 7:00 AM Maureen Gainey � � 8:30 AM Teresa Gingrich � Bert Davis � �10:00 AM Judy Valdez� Darwin Mauch�

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� � � Sat Oct 29� 5:00 PM Ann Shaw�

Concha Sitter � Megan S Benyo ��

Sun Oct 30 � 7:00 AM Alice Ports �� � John Beien � Ann Stroup � � 8:30 AM Deacon � Lupe Larson � Steve Marruffo ��

10:00 AM Dennis DeLanghe� Linda Campbell � Sharon McKenna �

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Sat Oct 29� 5:00 PM Alec Marruffo� Carter Mulderink� John Craft� � Sun Oct 30 � 8:30 AM Monica Healy � Megan Gingrich� Sienna Stingley� ��

10:00 AM Caleb Knutti� Sam & Spencer Mauch�

Mass Intentions

Sanctuary Lamp Memorials

The Sanctuary Candle will burn

the week of October 22-29 in memory of

Gloria Marruffo Garcia

Given By

Mauro & Alice Marruffo

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Collection Report 2016-17

Oct 15 & 16

“The dying process is a sacred time-a final season to seek closure in this life and prepare for the next in the hope of sharing in Christ’s

Resurrection.”

Wedding Banns �

Register your Kroger card at krogercommunityrewards.com. The school code is 10605. If you need help, please stop by St. Mary’s School office and we will be glad to help you get registered! The school receives a quarterly check from Kroger. You must

renew your card each year, so if you signed up last school year, you will need to re�enroll. When you go to krogercommunityrewards.com there is a link to re�enroll. Thank you.�

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We would like to thank all who served at the Confirmation Mass: Greeters, lectors, ushers, altar servers, and especially Sr. Philomene and Steve Marruffo for the beautiful music. We would also like to thank the Knights of Columbus who presented each Confirmation candidate with a New American Bible. We are especially grateful to the parents and students who encourage their children to be active in our faith community. Thank you! ��

Newman High School will be hosting an Open House and Breakfast on

Sunday, Nov. 6th Breakfast will be served from

7:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the school cafeteria. The open house will be

from 9:00 AM to Noon. There will be choir performances during breakfast.

Tours will be provided by our Ambassador’s Club. �

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On Nov.12th, Bill Richart, will be the featured speaker at St. Patrick Church, 244 Kelley Drive, Rochelle, IL. Registration starts at 8:30 AM and the day is planned to go from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.�Event is Free, but a free�will offering will be received. Bring a sack lunch. The day is sponsored by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services for the Diocese of Rockford. Information: Linda 815�264�3240 or trumpetpraise@frontier.com�

The Confirmation photographs are available for pick up at Persona. Persona is closed on Wednesday’s. �

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2016

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Adults $8, Children $5, Family $25.

Tickets are available at the door.

Menu Includes: Roast Turkey, Potatoes &

Gravy, Vegetable, Rolls, Salad Bar & Dessert

Bar. 50/50 Raffle Drawing proceeds go to

Pro-Life Trip to Chicago. Tickets are $1 each

or 12 for $5. Drawing at 1:00 PM, Oct. 30.

Craft Sale and Quilt Raffle in Narthex, too!

Orders forms are due Thursday,

Oct. 27th.You may also order online

at www.st�marys�fruit�

sale.myshopify.com Fabulous fruit,

Bavarian sausage,

Avanti cheeses,

Little Chocolatier�Pecan (Turtles),

Monastery carmels,

Koeze’s Colossal�cashews, and

English Toffee. More items

available online. �

The Parish Offices will be closed on Friday, Nov 11th in observance of Veterans Day.

You may drop off photos of your deceased loved

ones to display in the church by Fri., Oct. 28th to

the Parish Center. All photos must be picked up

from the Parish office by Friday, Nov. 4th.

DONATE $5.00 TO ST. MARY'S SCHOOL & RECEIVE $500.00 VALUED COUPON

BOOKLET FOR BERGNER'S. The Bergner’s store sale runs

Wed., Nov. 9th through Sat., Nov. 12th. Please purchase your Bergner's Community Days Sale booklet at the school office during

regular business hours. Each�coupon booklet has $500 in savings!

100% of the book sales go to St. Mary's Home & School. We appreciate all your

support! Any questions, call Diana Healy 815-441-9586 or Tammy Moran 815-499-5623.

Repair of the stain glass windows, and painting and repair and repair of the sills & trim will begin sometime this coming week. Sorry for any inconvenience and dust.

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The Book of Remembrance will be located in the front of the lectern in the church starting Nov.1st. You are invited to write the names of your departed loved ones in the book during the month of November. �

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Our Advertiser of the Week�

Joel M. Downie�P.C. �

Book Of The Dead Remembrance �

Stained Glass Windows

Kroger Rewards Program�

BERGNER’S COMMUNITY DAYS

Sacred Heart Parish Annual Turkey Dinner

Fundraiser�

Confirmation�

Thank You

St. Mary’s School Fruit Sale

All Souls’ Day�

Newman High School

PARISH OFFICES

Gateway to Glory

Ministerio Hispano

Janie Atilano

1.815.626.5735

********************************************************* Ministros para el fin de semana del 30 de Octubre

Lectores: Jerry Rodríguez, Christina Olivas Ministro de Eucaristía: Obdulia y Mercedes Villa, Elvira Brown Monaguillos: Jazmín Olivas, Sonia Rodríguez, Lupita Flores y Julián Uresti Acomodadores: José Camacho, José Hernández, Carlos García y Jacinto Ramirez ��

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Las pláticas serán el 5 de Noviembre de las 2:00�4:00 PM, en el Centro Parroquial. Por favor no traer niños. Únicamente para los padres y padrinos.�

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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. Para mas información llame al Centro Parroquial

1-815-625-5735 con Janie. �

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Estará en Moline, IL del 26 al 29 de Octubre�Lugar: Bethel Wesley United Methodist Church�

1201 13th St., Moline, IL 61265�Atención: CON cita, llame MEXITEL

1�877�639�4835.��

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La venta anual de frutas está por comenzar. Este año se puede comprar por internet. También se podrá ordenar a través de pedidos como normalmente se ha hecho. Las formas para el pedido estarán disponibles muy pronto. Habrá riquísimas frutas, Chorizo Bavaria, Quesos Avanti, Dulces de chocolate con nueces, Caramelos del Monasterio, nueces grandes Koeze, Caramelo Inglés. Podrá ordenar del 13 al 27 de Octubre, 2016. �

La asociación del Altar y del Rosario tiene la venta de pasteles. Todo lo recaudado de esta venta irá para cubrir las necesidades de la Parroquia. Los sobres se podrán poner en la canasta de la colecta, por correo o llevarlos al Centro Parroquial. Por favor sea generoso. �Presidenta � Deb Cheshier�Vice�Presidenta � Flora Whitman�Secretaria � Bev Francque�Tesorera � Sally Davis�

Las oficinas del Centro Parroquial estarán cerradas Viernes el 11 de Noviembre. �

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“He venido a buscar y a salvar lo que estaba perdido.”

�Les recordamos que el Domingo 30 de Octubre arreglaremos el Altar de Muertos en la Iglesia. Si usted tiene flores amarillas para decorar el altar, le agradeceremos que las traigan el Domingo 30 de Octubre como las 4:00 PM. También si tiene fotos de algún familiar difunto y gusta que se ponga en el altar, por favor de traerlas al Centro Parroquial con Janie. � .

Misa para todos los santos 1 de Noviembre será a las 7 PM. La misa del Día de Los Muertos será el 2 de Noviembre, Miércoles a las 8:30 AM en Ingles y 7 PM en Español.

Los Misioneros del Sagrado Corazón te invitan al retiro � El Camino Spiritual Lugar: Casa de los Misioneros del Sagrado Corazón�305 S. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506 �Aportación: $75.00 por persona �Fecha y horario: �El sábado 12 de Noviembre de 8:30 AM a 7:30 PM Y domingo 13 de Noviembre de 8:30 AM � 3:00 PM Mas informacion y reservaciones �Llama a Edith al (630) 892�2371, Ext. 39 (Lunes a Viernes 8:00 AM � 4:30 PM) Llama a Graciela Delgado al (630) 405�3013�Correo electrónico: lhj@misacor�usa.org �¡Llame hoy, Cupo Limitado. Retiro para mayores de18 años ��

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Puede aplicar para una canasta para el día de acción de Gracias. Fecha: hasta el 11 de Noviembre Lugar: Oficina del Township de Sterling 108 4th Ave en Sterling Horario: 9 AM-3 PM o Lugar: Oficina del Township de Rock Falls 1200 Prophetstown Rd en Rock Falls Horario: 9 AM-3 PM Se requiere un identificación con su fotografía o un comprobante con su domicilio donde vive. �

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Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo

Venta de Pasteles�

Consulado Movil General De Chicago�

Domingo XXX�

Venta de frutas de la Escuela de Santa María �

Los Misioneros del Sagrado Corazón�

Altar de Muertos

Misa�

RICA�

Día De Los Veteranos �

Canastas para el Día de Acción de Gracias�