1. Healthcare

600 Avenue B Sterling, IL 61081
1.815.625.0640
October 12, 2014
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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
[email protected] 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
Parish Administration Offices
600 Avenue B Sterling IL………...….1.815.625.0640
Fax 815.625.1684
Email:…………[email protected]
Website: …………………....www.stmarysterling.com
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
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Mass Intentions
Mon Oct 13 8.30 AM †Mr. & Mrs. A.M. Gholson
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gholson
Tue Oct 14 8.30 AM †Thomas McFadden
The McFadden Family
Wed Oct 15 8.30 AM †Mac McBride
Marilyn McBride
Thu Oct 16 8.30 AM †Patricia Eberly
Fri
Oct 17 8.30 AM †Louise Flynn
Michael Flynn
Sat Oct 18 8.30 AM †Gregorio & Maximina Marquez
Memorial
Sat
Sun
Oct 18 5.00 PM †Virginia Baumgart
Penny Francque
†Elmer Albus Sr.
Margie Gilmore
Oct 19 7.00 AM †Helen Thomsen
Linda Slowie
8.30 AM †Katherine McCormick
Tom McCormick
10.00 AM †Richard Williams
Jane Olson
11.30 AM †Brijido, Maria, Guadalupe and
Antonio Celstino
Ismael Celestino
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Collection Report 2013-14
October 4-5
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WEEKLY
Envelope Collection
Loose Collection
Children's Collection
Total Collection
Needed Weekly
(Under)
DEBT REDUCTION
Beginning Balance
Collection for week
CURRENT DEBT
Envelopes this week
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$ 14,576.00
$
574.51
$
22.05
$ 15,172.56
$14,875.42
$ (297.14)
$11,168.00
$ 1,365.00
$ 9,803.00
283
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Lectors
Sat Oct 18
5:00 PM Sharley Bailey
Maureen Roberts
Sun Oct 19
7:00 AM Mary E. Bradley
8:30 AM Terry McGinn
Teresa Gingrich
10:00 AM Steve Randall and Darwin Mauch
Eucharistic Ministers
Wedding
Banns
Bodi Allen & Ashley White III
SANCTUARY LAMP MEMORIALS
Please consider remembering a loved one or family member by
having the sanctuary candle burn for their intention
In memory of
In thanksgiving for
In honor of
Or a Special Intention
a customary offering (donation) is asked of $10.00. If you have any
questions please call the parish office at 1.815.625.0640
SANCTUARY LAMP MEMORIALS
The Sanctuary Candle in the church will burn the
week of
October 11-18
IN
memory of Eric warren
given By Curtis & Judy repass
Sat Oct 18
5:00 PM Linda Campbell
Julie D. Gowers and Flora Whitman
Sun Oct 19
7:00 AM Beth Summers
Joel and Lori Downie
8:30 AM Deacon
Elias Edmondson
Jennifer Oetting
10:00 AM Julie Jacobs
Linnea and Lupe Larson
Altar Servers
Sat Oct 18
5:00 PM Libby Nichols
Kate and Ellie Preston
Sun Oct 19
8:30 AM John Craft
Ethan & Olivia Edmondson
10:00 AM Spencer Mauch
Caleb Knutti and Alec Marruffo
Thank You
The funeral luncheon committee would
like to thank everyone who donated
children’s high chairs to be used in
Bales Hall.
Sauk Valley College
The Sauk Valley ESL classes will be relocating to
the YWCA( 412 First Ave St.) starting Tues.,
Oct. 14th. The hours will remain the same.
Sacred Heart Church
Vatican Lecture Series
Presentations
by
Fr. Bruce Ludeke
At Sacred Heart Church
Parish Hall 7:00-8:00 PM
October 21-Jehovah Witnesses
November 18-The Art of Dying Well
December 9-Marian Apparitions
Handicap entrance and elevator available.
Shopping Trip
Altar & Rosary is planning a charter bus
shopping trip to Coral Ridge Mall in
Coralville, IA on Sat., Oct. 25. The bus will
leave from St. Mary’s parish office parking
lot at 7:30 AM and will return at 8:00 PM.
The cost per person is $30.00. Breakfast will
be served on the bus. Please sign up at the
Parish Center ASAP.
Questions call Sally Davis at
815-625-3242 or
Ann Stroup at 815-626-4944.
ST. ANDREW BREAKFAST
The St. Andrew Knights of
Columbus #11874 is sponsoring an
All You Can Eat Breakfast on
Sun., October 19 from
7:00 AM to 11:30 AM at
St. Andrew School.
Adults: $8.00
Senior Citizen: $7.00
Children 10 and
under:$4.00
Preschool:$3.00
Religious Education
Classes in October
are Wed.,15, 22
and 29.
Columbus Day
St. Mary’s School
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
St. Mary School Fruit Sale
win a weekly prize of $250.00. Should
your name be randomly drawn and you
Look for the order form for the
win your name will be returned for the
annual fruit sale in next week’s
opportunity to win again! In addition
bulletin. Fabulous fruit, Bavaria
there is a discount card on the back of
sausage, Avanti cheeses, Little
the Cash Card for local area businesses
Chocolatier Pecan Dumplings
that can be used until December, 2015!
”Turtles”, Monastery Caramel's,
St. Mary's Meteors Cash Cards are
Koeze’s Colossal cashews and
available for purchase at Kelly's,
Almond English toffee will be
Grummert's in Sterling and the
available. New this year are 3
St. Mary's School office.
different flavors of cheese curds and Please note that the $250 weekly prize
a gift box with a football shaped
is based on the sales of 1000 cards.
sausage.
Any questions please
contact:
Gianna’s House
Bernadette Hammes
Gianna’s House Pregnancy Resource Center 815-441-3397 or
will be hosting an Open House on Sunday,
Liz Foster 815-499-9919
The parish offices will be closed on
Monday, Oct 13 in observance of
Columbus Day. The 8:30 AM Mass
will be held in the church.
Nov., 2 from 2 to 4 PM at 700 10th Ave in
Rock Falls. There will be refreshments and
door prizes.
Mass of Hope & Encouragement
Newman High School
Prayer Garden
Celebrate the Centennial Celebration of
This Mass is an occasion to pray for
Catholic Education by ordering a granite
those touched by infertility. There will
paver, boulder or bench to be placed in
also be valuable resources from the OSF
Newman’s Prayer Garden. Purchase a
Fertility Care Center featuring NaPro
Technology. Mass will be at 10:00 AM
memorable stone to commemorate special
on Sat., Oct., 25 at OSF-St. Anthony
occasions or to honor or remember a special
Medical Center on 5666 E State St. in
person. For more information, please
Rockford, IL. For more information,
please contact :Pastoral Care at
contact Natalie Rutherford, Newman’s
815-395-5210 or Mary O’ Grady at
Fundraising Event Coordinator, at
815-332-3015 or mary.e.o’
815-625-0500 or
[email protected]
[email protected]. Order forms
Whiteside County Public
and price information can be found online at
Transporation
http://www.newmancchs.org/
Toast to Transit Wine Tasting
prayergarden.cfm
Fundraiser will be held Sat., Oct., 5
from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at The Barn at
Allen Acres on 2206 Prophet Rd. in
Rock Falls. Tickets are $25 per
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person in advance or $30 at the
door, cash or check only. Ticket
Special Thanks To
includes eight taste tickets,
appetizers, live music. The Crystal
Cork will have a variety of samples.
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There will be a 50/50 raffle & silent
Liberty Court
auction. The proceeds will help
support WCPT, a countrywide public
transportation program. Must be 21
years of age to attend.
Our Advertiser of the Week
Call 815-625-7433 to get tickets.
Ministerio Hispano
Janie Atilano
1.815.626.5735
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Horario de Oficinas
Nuestro horario para el Centro Parroquial es de
Lunes a Viernes, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
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Ministros para el fin de semana del 19 de Octubre
Lectores: Gabriel Ocampo, Esther Ramírez
Ministro de Eucaristía: Jesús y Obdulia Villa, Martha Cavazos
Monaguillos: Kasey Estrella, Anani Guzmán y Angélica Torres
Acomodadores: Juan Barrientos, Juventino Trujillo, Adrián Villa,
Jesús Villa
Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo
Las pláticas serán el 1 de Noviembre 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.
CONFESIONES
Sábados de 4:00 a 4:45 pm, o por cita en la oficina del
Sacerdote.
Matrimonios y Quinceañeras
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.
Estudio De Biblia
Habrá estudio de Biblia el 14 de Octubre a las
6:30-7:30 PM en el Saló n O’Neill.
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Si conservaras el recuerdo de nuestras faltas,¿ quién habría, Señor,
que se salvara? Pero tú, Dios de Israel, eres Dios de perdón.
“Han Hecho Ustedes Bien En Socorrerme
Cuando Me Vi En Dificultades”
-”Usted no se apure, señora, que mientras esté en cama y no
puede trabajar, no le faltará nada a usted y a sus hijos. Mi
esposo y yo nos encargaremos…”.
-”De veras, no te preocupes. Primero sal de tu problema y
luego me pagas. No me urge…”.
-”No me hace muy feliz el tender una muchacha de servicio
con niño, pero que venga. Debe ser horrible tener que trabajar
y que no le den a un trabajo…”.
-”Mira, hijita, tu padre y yo hemos pensados que lo que
pasó, pasó. Tú sigues siendo nuestra hija, te seguimos
queriendo igual y éste sigue siendo tu hogar…”.
“No se desanime. Venga a verme a mi oficina y ya veremos
el modo de conseguirle trabajo…”.
“Fíjate que el sábado por la tarde no puedo. Quiero irme a
pasar un buen rato con un compañero que está enfermo…”.
-”De lo de la consulta no se preocupe. Lo que importa ahorita
es que el niño se alivie…”.
“Mi Dios, Por Su Parte...Remediará Con Esplendidez Todas
Las Necesidades De Ustedes”
Beneficio Para Padre Juan Ayala
Habrá un beneficio para el Padre Juan Ayala el 12
de Octubre desde las 9:00 AM–2:30 PM en el
Centro Parroquial de la Iglesia de Santa María.
Comida: menudo, tamales, comida guisada,
pozole y pizza. Adultos: $6.00
Niños de edad hasta 13 anos $4.00
Incluye: Platillo, Bebida y Postre.
Comida para llevar.
Quinceañeras
Les recordamos que para el 2015 ya tenemos
abierta las fechas si su hija tendrá una
quinceañera el próximo año. Para que su hija
aparte su misa para sus quince años, deberá
estar bautizada.
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Clases de Catecismo
Las oficinas parroquiales estarán cerradas el
Lunes 13 de Octubre por la celebración de el
Día de la Raza. La misa diaria de 8:30 AM será
en la Iglesia.
Habrá clases el 15,22,29 de Octubre.
Cementerio
La limpieza anual de otoño se llevará acabo el 10 al 15
de Noviembre. Recuerde que solamente puede poner
una decoración por tumba de su familiar.
Clases de Ingles
A partir del Martes 14 de Octubre las clases de Ingles
serán en la YWCA (412 1st Ave, Sterling). El horario
sigue igual de Martes a Jueves de 8:30 AM-12:00 PM.
St. Vicente De Paul
(Centro de alimento para los nesitados)
Se necesitan donaciones de alimento, productos como
papel de baño, servilletas, comida enlatada, etc. O una
donación monetaria. Puede pasar al Centro
Parroquial a dejar sus productos o su
donación.
St. Mary School fundraiser on Sat., October 18 in
Sunday, October 12
the school gymnasium.
9:00 AM –2:30 PM
Doors open at 5:00 PM
In the Parish Center Bales Hall
Games* Drinks* Food* Auctions Items
Adults: $6.00
Tickets are available now at the St. Mary School
Children up to 13 years of age
front office during school hours.
$4.00
$30 per person
Includes: Food dish, drink and
$50 per couple
dessert.
$250.00 VIP Tables (8 people per table)
Carry out will be available
*New this year, pay $3.00 at the
Serving
bar for your keeper cup and enjoy
Comida Guisada,
an open bar the rest of the
evening
Hot Dogs, Pozole, Pizza, Menudo,
(included with the VIP tables)
Tamales
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Assisted Living
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Find out what makes us truly special!
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Serving the community for over 30 years
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Rock Falls, IL 61071
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Recycling & Waste Services
124 Liberty Court • Dixon, IL 61621
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625-1000
815-625-1800
www.mooretires.com
Deje que Community State Bank le abra las puertas a la casa de sus sueños
Para mas información comunicate con una de nuestras representantes bilingües
Cuenta de cheques • Cuenta de ahorros • Certificados de depósito • IRA’s
• Prestamos para automóviles • Prestamos para la compra de casa • Y mucho más
Nursery & Landscaping
3602 E. Lincolnway
815-626-4422
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815-625-4300
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815-625-1110
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GAFFEY HOME NURSING
& HOSPICE, INC.
3408 E. 23rd Street
Sterling
815-626-3467
815-284-3467
Mon-Fri 8a.m.-4:30p.m.
www.gaffeyhomenursingandhospice.com
2105 First Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Tel: 815-626-5500
Fax: 815-626-5500
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Funeral Homes, Inc.
With Facilities In
Rock Falls • Sterling
Prophetstown
Milledgeville
Fulton
James S. Ferris, D.D.S.
KELLY’S
Lunch
&
Dinner
~Emphasizing a family
tradition in dental care~
Elwin L. Neal
2000 Locust St., Sterling
Attorney At Law
www.ferrisdental.com
Open Daily
105 W. Third St., Sterling, IL 61081
625-7969 (815) 628-0600 Fax (815) 626-4240
218 Locust
(815) 625-6842
OCTOPUS
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CAR WASH
Unity
Hospice
Residential • Commercial • Farm
COURTEOUS & CONSCIENTIOUS
www.ksbhospital.com
Gerard Widolff
• Farm • Crop • Home
• Auto Insurance
(815) 716-3671
AL J. DIETERLE
DECORATING
Frank Thayer - Owner
30 Years Experience
4-Cycle Engine Certified Mechanic
Mon-Fri 8-5-Sat 7-12
405 Ash Ave., Sterling, IL 61081
(corner of Ash Ave. & IL Rt. 2)
815-622-9999
Coventry
Living Center
Phone
612 W. St. Mary’s Road
Sterling
1-815-625-5279
815-626-9020
FRANK’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
Service & Parts on Lawn & Garden Equipment
Overnight Chain Saw Sharpening
Toro & Echo Equipment
John Widolff
815-438-4402
SHELL
JOHNSON
OIL
Many Hands to Serve You
Helping You
Help the Ones You Love
815-561-8866
Mon - Sat: 8am to 5pm • Sun. 8am-1pm
407 E. 3rd St.
Heritage Woods
of Sterling
An Affordable Assisted Lifestyle
Community for the Older Adult
2205 Oak Grove Ave., Sterling
Ph: (815) 625-7045
www.bma-mgmt.com
Where the world goes to look good.
JOEL M. DOWNIE, P.C.
Certified Public Accountant & Consultant
HEALTHCARE AND
REHAB LLC
2900 N. Locust St. • Sterling
15 West Wasson Road
Amboy, Illinois 61310
Call 815-625-6525
for great values on
refurbished products.
Joel M. Downie, CPA
Parishioner
Shell Stations In
Sterling - Rock Falls
OF WESTERN ILLINOIS LLC
907 West Route 30
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8800
815.857.2550
Your Lift System Specialist
Now Designing & Selling
Kitchen & Bath Cabinets
329 IL Route 2
Dixon, IL 61021
815-284-3933
www.bosscarpetone.com
1514 W. 4TH STREET
STERLING, IL 61081
Stairway Lifts, Elevators, Wheelchair/Scooter Lifts
Licensed in the State of Illinois
Se Habla Español
www.kofc.org
(309) 797-4647
1808 34th Street, Moline, IL 61265
815/625-5949
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS - 24 HR. SERVICE
Mitchell A. McNinch
Owner
HEAT-CO MECHANICAL, INC.
Plumbing / Heating / Cooling / Sheet Metal
Commercial & Residential
815-625-0111 Tel.
815-625-0116 Fax
815-213-0044 Cell [email protected]
1705 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL 61081
4 W. Third St. • Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 622-5000
The Pharmacy That’s All About Your HealthSM
STERLING FENCE COMPANY
Home of the
$15.95 Oil Change
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Carnes Frescas cortadas al gusto
Productos Mexicanos
Pan fresco-Musica • Restaurant supplies
1219 W. 4th. Sterling, IL 60181
Tel: 815-626-9011 Fax: 815-626-9109
[email protected]
All Types of Residential &
Commercial Fencing
DAN CROWNHART
(815) 625-2201
Sterling, IL 61081
Dirt Work, Demolition & Hauling
www.bockerexcavating.com
Dan Bocker, Owner
815-946-2600
Cell: 815-541-8264
POLO, IL
BRECK LOOS
Parishioner
STERLING NAPA
218 W. 3rd St.
Sterling, IL 61081
DIXON NAPA
713 N. Galena
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 625-3300
(815) 284-3301
FAX (815) 284-6446
WHOLESALERS OF ANHEUSER-BUSCH BEERS FAX (815) 625-3479
McCue Tax & Accounting
Teresa M. McCue E.A.
Owner
302 1st Ave., Suite 510, Sterling, IL 61081
Bus: 622-0308
Contact Pete Harford to place an ad today!
[email protected] or (800) 800-950-9952 x2468
Parish Member
FOR AD INFO CALL Peter Harford 1-800-950-9952
Call Peter Harford at 1-800-950-9952 x2468
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