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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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January 3rd, 2016�The Epiphany of the Lord �

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Mon Jan 4 8.30 AM †Manuel Lara Gavidia � � � � � His wife, children and grandchildren � � � � � � Tue Jan 5 8.30 AM †Francisco & Josephina Espinoza�� � � � Mauro & Alice Marruffo �� � � � � � �Wed Jan 6 8.30 AM †Katherine McCormick�� � � � Tom McCormick� � � � � � �Thu Jan 7 8.30 AM †Mary Ellen Gholson�� � � � The Gholson Family��

Fri Jan 8 8.30 AM †Dick Craft�� � � � �� � � � � Sat Jan 9 8.30 AM For the Deceased Members of � � � � St. Mary’s Church�� � � � ��� � � � � �

Sat Jan 9 5.00 PM Dan Johnson� � �

Friends � � � � � �

Sun Jan 10 7.00 AM †Charles Gallardo � The Carrillo Family � � � � � � � � �� � 8.30 AM †Barbara Murphy� John & Debra Salvatori �� � � � � � � �

� � 10.00 AM †Coco Franco�� � � � Friends from PA� � � � � � �

11.30 AM †Francisco Pedroza Rodriquez � The Flores Pedroza Family� �

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� Recently Deceased † � Charles Gallardo

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WEEKLY

Envelope Collection $ 9,859.00 �Loose Collection $ 685.62 �Children's Collection $ 44.00 Total Collection $ 10,588.62 �Needed Weekly $ 14,875.42 �Short $ 4,286.80���

Debt Reduction Collection Current $1,309.00 � Debt Reduction Balance $22,885.37 � �

January Month Tithe $250.00� (The Caring Place) � Envelopes this week 242

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Liturgical Roles ����

Sat Jan 9 � 5.00 PM Sarah Campbell� Carolyn Gaziano� � Sun Jan 10 � 7.00 AM Mary E. Bradley � � 8.30 AM Bert Davis � Nancy Gehrke��

10.00 AM Steve Randall � Jane Olson�

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� Sat Jan 9 � 5.00 PM Deacon� Ann Shaw & Concha Sitter��

Sun Jan 10� 7.00 AM Ann Stroup �� � John Beien & Dennis DeLanghe � � 8.30 AM Deacon � Beth Summers & Derek Green ��

10.00 AM Julie Smith� Linda Campbell & Lupe Larson �

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Sat Jan 9� 5.00 PM Kade Decker �� � Alec Marruffo & Carter Mulderink � � Sun Jan 10� 8.30 AM Antonio Gassman � � Nate Neubauer & Espen Hammes ��

10.00 AM Caleb Knutti � Spencer & Sam Mauch �

Mass Intentions

The Sanctuary Candle will burn the

week of

January 2-9

for

Tim Hall

Given by

Gene & Nancy Book

“A sense of deep communion with the rest of nature cannot be real if our hearts lack tenderness, compassion and concern for our fellow human beings. It is clearly inconsistent

to combat trafficking in endangered species while remaining completely indifferent to human trafficking, unconcerned about the poor, or undertaking to destroy another human being deemed unwanted. This compromises the very meaning of our struggle for the sake of the environment. Pope Francis, Laudato Si, no. 91

Lectors

Eucharistic Ministers

Altar Servers

Collection Report 2015-16

December 26-27

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January Class Schedule

Class meets on Jan. 6th,13th, 20th, 27th.

The Sterling Knights of Columbus are sponsoring the annual free throw contest on Wed., Jan. 6th, 2016 at

St. Mary’s School in Sterling. The gym doors will open at 3:00 PM and the contest begins at 3:30 PM. This event is open to boys and girls ages 9�14. �

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to �support Gianna’s House. Every time you shop on Amazon 0.5% of the purchase price is donated to our organization. On your first visit to AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), you need to select Gianna’s House Pregnancy Resource Center Inc. before you begin shopping. Every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to Gianna`s House. �

Check out all the new religious goods

items. Pictures, crosses and advent candles are sold in the Parish Center

Mon.- Fri. from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. �

St. Mary’s School will be closed Dec. 21st through Jan. 3rd for Christmas break. �

�St. Vincent DePaul Society is hosting a fundraiser with Papa Murphy’s pizzas on Tues., Feb. 2, 2016. A portion of the proceeds go back to SVDP.

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Thank you to everyone for the generous donations of poinsettias to decorate the church during Christmas.�

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Piano lessons in your home with Sister Philomene starting in December. If you are interested please contact Lupe at the parish center.�

Don't miss the special limited screening of�Full of Grace�at 7 PM on Wed., Jan. 13th, 2016 at the Historic Dixon Theatre (114 South Galena Ave., Dixon, IL) Ten years after Christ's resurrection,�Full of Grace�sheds light on a critical moment in the history of Christianity. Fraught with heresies and conflict, the early followers of Christ seek to live in a way that respects Jewish law, but with the boldness they experienced when they met Jesus of Nazareth. Mary, the mother of Jesus, quietly awaits the return of Peter, the “rock” whom Jesus asked to lead the Christian people. Arriving at Mary’s

home after years of traveling, preaching and narrowly escaping death, Peter expresses the overwhelming responsibility of the task set before him and his own helplessness. As Mary recalls the incredible mystery of her life with Christ, Peter re�discovers the truth: He is not leading. He is following. Along with the 83�minute feature film produced by Outside da Box, the event

will also include a post�film Q&A with Executive Producer � Eric Groth. Tickets are $10

online (h�p://

www.odbscreenings.com/dixon) or

$12 at the door.�

��If you shop at Kroger and would like to help out St. Mary’s School, we have a great way for you to do this. Stop by the school office and purchase a Kroger preloaded gift card for $5.00. At Kroger stop by the service desk to “load” your card, and then use the card as a debit card. The card is linked to St. Mary’s School account, and we will receive 3% of the total amount spent. Any questions call the school office at 1.815.625.2253. �

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Fr. Keenan and Fr. Sanchez would like to

thank everyone for their wonderful

Christmas cards and or gifts.

Our bulletin is provided to our parish by

Liturgical Publications at no cost! The

advertisers who you see on the back of the

bulletin, purchase ads that completely cover

the cost of our bulletin. We are very grateful

to all of them. We encourage you to look at

the many advertisers in our parish bulletin.

Patronize their businesses and let them know

you appreciate their support. �

There will be a parent meeting for St. Mary and Public school parents whose children will be receiving First Reconciliation and First Communion this school year on Tues., Jan. 5th at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center Bales Hall. If you have not received information by mail or if you have any questions concerning these sacraments, please call the Religious Education office at 815.625.6688.

To demonstrate our apprecia�on 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

informa�on, please contact Newman at

815�625�0500 or

fundraising@newmancchs.org. Order

forms and price informa�on can be

found online at�h)p://

www.newmancchs.org/

prayergarden.cfm�

Please call the Parish Center Office with

any name, phone or addresses changes.�

� Special Thanks To

Our Advertiser of the Week �

El Vaquero�

Gianna’s House�

Religious Education

RELIGIOUS GOODS

St. Mary’s School

Full Of Grace

Newman High School

Piano Lessons�

Free Throw Contest

Liturgical Publications

Poins_tti[s

Kroger

Th[nk you

FIRST RECONCILIATION

St.VincentDePaul

Let us Know

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 Enero

Lectores: Abel Olivas, Elvira Brown Ministro de Eucaristía: Jesús y Obdulia Villa, Martha Cavazos

Monaguillos: Felipe Olivo, Irvin Gaytán y Asiel Torres Acomodadores: Luis Romo, Olivero Martínez, Martin Sosa y Adrián Ibarra

Las pláticas serán el 6 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.

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

la oficina del Sacerdote. Les recordamos que para el 2016 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. Habrá una junta para la Primera Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión el martes 5 de Enero a las 6:30 PM en el salón Bales Hall. �

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Habrá clases el 6,13, 20 y 27 de Enero.��

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

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Los pastores y reyes del Oriente visitan a Jesús el Mesías, le

llevan regalos y lo adoran con oro, incienso y mira. � �

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Señor Jesús: que a imitación de los Magos de Oriente vayamos también nosotros frecuentemente a adorarte en tu Casa que es el Templo y no vayamos jamás con las manos vacías. Que te llevemos el oro de nuestras ofendas, el incienso de nuestra oración fervorosa, y la mirra de los sacrificios que hacemos para permanecer fieles a Ti, y que te encontremos siempre junto a tu Madre Santísima María, a quien queremos honrar y venerar siempre como Madre Tuya y Madre nuestra. Amén. ��

Por favor de avisar a la oficina parroquial si usted o un

miembro de su familia se encuentra internado en el

hospital o en su casa.

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

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Se necesitan voluntarios en la casa para desamparados (PADS) durante la noche en los siguientes turnos:11 PM�3 AM y 3 AM�7AM. Si usted está interesado en ayudar por favor contacte a Doris Cox, coordinadora de PADS al tel. 815�625�0787.��

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Muchas gracias a todos los que donaron flores Noches Buenas para la navidad. Bendiciones y Feliz Año Nuevo de parte del Centro Parroquial de Santa María.��

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Tenemos de venta artículos Religiosos en el Centro Parroquial. Los invitamos que pasen para que vean nuestra selección de rosarios, cruces, escapularios,

medallas, Biblias y libros a precios muy económicos. ��

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(Centro de alimento para los nesitados) Se necesitan donaciones de alimento, productos o papel de baño, servilletas, comida enlatada, etc. O donación monetaria. Puede pasar al Centro Parroquial a dejar sus productos o su donación. Gracias por su generosidad. �

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Clases de Catecismo �

Adoración�

La Epifania Del Señor

Confesiones�

St. Vicente De Paul

Oración�

AÑO NUEVO

Artículos Religiosos

Quinceañeras

FloresParaLaNavidad

Atención�Clases de Preparación Para Bautismo

Matrimonios y Quinceañeras

Junta para educación religiosa�

Atencion!�

PADS( casa para desamparados)