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Velen, pues, y hagan oracion continuamente, para que puedan

escapar de todo lo que ha de suceder ….

Be vigilant at all times and pray that you have the strength to es-

cape the tribulations…..

First week of Advent / Primera Semana de Adviento

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Horario para la fiesta de

la Virgen de Guadalupe

Schedule for the Feast of

the Immaculate Conception

Horario

11 de

Noviembre

11:45 p.m.

Mañanitas

12 de

Noviembre

8:30 a.m.

Misa en

Ingles

12:00 p.m.

Misa en

Español.

Schedule

Nov. 11

11:45 p.m.

Service

Nov. 12

8:30 a.m.

Mass in

English

12:00 p.m.

Mass

Schedule

December

8

Masses in

English

8:30 a.m.

5:15 p.m.

Mass in

Spanish

7:00 p.m.

Horario

8 de

Diciembre

Misas en

Ingles

8:30 a.m.

5:15 p.m.

Misa en

Español

7:00 p.m.

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Religious Education December Schedule Classes meet on Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Dec. 2: No classes

Dec. 9: All classes meet

Dec. 16: All classes meet

Dec. 23: No classes/Christmas Break

Dec. 30: No classes/New Year’s Break

Religious Education Parent

Meeting There will be a First Reconciliation

Parent meeting on December 1, in Bales

Hall at the following times:

6:00 p.m., in English

7:00 p.m., in Spanish

Confirmation In Our Parish Confirmation will be held on December

12 at the 5:00 p.m. The celebrant will be

Bishop Thomas Doran. There will be 77

people who are getting confirmed. Please

keep them in your prayers.

RCIA News of Welcome St. Mary’s joyfully recognizes and

welcomes the following catechumen:

Lin Li, who is preparing to receive all

three sacraments of initiation; and

candidates: Lavon Finkle and Jane

Sunday who are preparing to come into

full communion with the Church and

Rudy Celestino, Alicia Cox, Patty

DeLaFuente, Jodie Reaver, and Malory

Vancil who will be completing their

initiation. Please offer them your prayers,

support and your best welcoming smile.

Parish Coffee Please note that the ‘Parish Coffee’ for

December, will not be held on the first

Sunday of the month. Mark your

calendars for Sunday, December 13.

Coffee will be served

from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30

a.m., in Bales Hall.

Please note the new time

change.

Catholic Charities Catholic Charities, a licensed child

welfare agency, is seeking public input

for their annual Foster Care Implementa-

tion Plan as required by Illinois Law.

Persons interested in offering comment

may contact their local Catholic

Charities office during the month of

November to receive a copy of the

Implementation Plan. For further

information contact Catholic Charities

Diocese of Rockford Department of

Social Services at one of the following

offices: Rockford (815)965-0623,

Sterling (815)625-6945, Freeport (815)

235-9563, Aurora (630)820-3220 or

Elgin (847)742-4525.

First Sunday of Advent

St. Mary’s Church

Sterling, Illinois

Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm Phone: 815-625-0640 Pastor, Fr. Donald M. Ahles ext. 11

St. Mary School/Phone/ (815) 625-2253 Principal/Becky Schmitt

Weekend Mass Schedule/ English: Saturday 5:00 pm • Sunday 7:00, 8:30 & 10:00 am Spanish: Sunday 11:30 am

St. Mary’s Website www.stmarysterling.com

Mass Intentions Monday, November 30 8:30 am Al Amesquita Tuesday, December 1 7:15 am Silverio Diaz 8:30 am John Thomas Henrekin Wednesday, December 2 7:15 am Francis & Edna Clinton 8:30 am Living & Deceased Members of Samuel J. Moreno, Sr. Family Thursday, December 3 7:15 am Mildred & Ernest Attebury 8:30 am Anne Ortega Friday, December 4 8:30 am Pat Duncan, James & Mary McCormick Saturday, December 5 8:30 am Aurora Marruffo 5:00 pm Ed & Lorraine Hmura Sunday, December 6 7:00 am Karin Murphy 8:30 am Raymond Rogers, Jr. 10:00 am Richard & Gavin Valdivia 11:30 am St. Mary Parishioners

Parish Information

Sacrament of Reconciliation *Saturday 4:00pm. (or anytime by appointment). Communal celebrations are scheduled several times during the seasons of Advent and Lent. Sacrament of Baptism *Sunday afternoon at 1:00pm every first Sunday of the month in English and every third Sunday of the month in Spanish. Baptisms are also held during Mass, upon request. We require you to attend the Baptismal Preparation Program. Sacrament of Marriage *A six month minimum notice before the date of marriage. To schedule a wedding contact Jane Olson. Communion for the Sick *We are happy to take Holy Communion to those confined to their homes. Notify one of the parish priests if someone or Homebound in your house wishes to receive Communion at home. We have Eucharistic Ministers who make daily or weekly visits. Call Deacon John Kellen, at the Parish Center 815-625-0640, to set up a visit. Anointing of the Sick *If someone needs to be anointed, please call one of the priests, to come to your home or to the hospital. Communal celebrations of Anointing of the Sick are scheduled once a year at a Sunday liturgy.

Special Feast Days

Feast of the Immaculate Conception Feast of the Virgen de Guadalupe

December 8, 2009 December 11-12, 2009

Holy Day of Obligation

Masses in English Dec. 11: Service-Spanish11:45p.m.

8:30 a.m and 5:15 p.m. Dec. 12: Mass -English 8:30 a.m. Mass-Spanish 12:00 noon Mass in Spanish 7:00 p.m. 15

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Sunday, November 29, 2009 The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the

house of Israel and Judah.

- Jeremiah 33:14

Promises are among the loveliest things on the earth. Lovers delight in the vows they

speak to each other. Children thrive on the promises of their parents. Our sacraments

are each tangible covenants between God and us. The only thing better than a promise

is its fulfillment. That’s why every Advent journey ends in Bethlehem.

The First Sunday of Advent There are times when visitors arrive

without giving us prior notice and when

this occurs we drop everything to tend to

them. But when they give us prior

notice we go out of our way to prepare

for their visit, go shopping, plan, clean

the house, and think about the food we

are going to prepare and serve our

guests. These are actions that

demonstrate caring and kindness for the

visitors we are expecting. They are

expressions of our hospitality. Today

we begin the season of Advent, in other

words, of waiting for the coming of the

Lord. Surely we get the house ready,

hang up our Christmas decoration, bring

out the Nativity set and tree, and carry

out all the traditional preparations. Yet

we know it is not enough to wait for the

Lord, because the readings say these are

extraordinary signs and the coming of

the end of times. How does one prepare

for this? Surely not with material

actions. The reading of Paul to the

Thessalonians provides a clue as to what

can be done: be compassionate with one

another, make love grow between us,

become holy and do good until the day

of his coming. Then you will be willing

to receive him as king and Lord, by

practicing the deeds of his kingdom.

For Reflection

What can I do in my surroundings to

prepare for the coming of the Lord? Am

I simply satisfied with all the external

preparations? How do I improve my

relationships with others?

St. Vincent DePaul Plea Our pantry is in need of your help in

refilling our shelves. Every 3rd weekend

of the month is designated for collecting

contributions of non-perishable food ítems

or paper products of any kind.(especially

diapers).

We cannot keep the shelves full without

your help. Monetary contributions are

also appreciated.

The next collection date is December 20,

please be generous.

Sterling Deanery Communal

Penance Services

Advent 2009

Friday, December 4 - 10:00 a.m.

Newman High School @ Sacred Heart

Sunday, December 6 - 4:00 p.m.

Dixon Parishes @ St. Anne

Sunday, December 13

St. Patrick, Amboy - 4:00 p.m.

Immaculate Conception, Fulton 4 p.m.

St. Mary, Polo - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, December 14

St. Ambrose, Erie - 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Sublette

7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15 - 7:30 p.m.

Sterling/Rock Falls Parishes

@St. Mary

Wednesday, December 16

St. Mary, Oregon - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 17

St. Mary, Morrison - 6:30 p.m.

St. Catherine, Prophetstown -7:00 p.m.

St. Andrew Parish & School

Extravaganza Weekend December 5-6, 2009

Cookies by the Dozen:

Saturday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:00-11:00 a.m.

Holiday Bazaar:

Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

All You can Eat Breakfast Buffet

Sunday Only 7:00 a.m.-12

noon

Please Pray For…

Mothers who have lost a child. May they

find peace in their hearts.

Collection Report-Fiscal Year Novemer 14-15, 2009 Description Weekly Required Amount $15,982.58 Envelope Collection $12,980.50 Loose Collection $ 699.25 Children's Collection $ 45.31 Total Collection $13,725.06 Over (Short) of Required $(2,257.52)

Description Year To Date Required Amount $319,651.54 Envelope Collection $235,484.66 Loose Collection $ 9,763.02 Children's Collection $ 476.31 Total Collection $245,723.99 Over (Short) of Required $(73,927.55) Members Contributing 328 New Consolidated Loan Total $122,363.52 Observer Bill: $ 0.00

Liturgical Schedules

Lectors Saturday, December 5 5:00 pm Joan Kreps, Raul Trujillo Sunday, December 6 7:00 am Helen Musyl 8:30 am Terry McGinn, Theresa Fay 10:00 am Judy Valdez, Martha Sorto

Eucharistic Ministers Saturday, December 5 5:00 pm Dolly Rodriguez, Maureen Roberts, Megan Summers, Caitlin Summers, Joe Kreps Sunday, December 6 7:00 am Paul Hess, Dennis DeLanghe, Melinda Guentert 8:30 am Deacon, Beth Sterk, Gladys Hannan, Doug Furr, Ann Stroup 10:00 am Deacon, Julie Smith, Jenna Smith, Charles Bowman, Barb Murphy

Altar Servers Saturday, December 5 5:00 pm Xena Trujillo, Amy Ryan, Kate Ryan Sunday, December 6 7:00 am Bob Ebersole 8:30 am Luke Furr, Alli Furr, Michael Michael Eberhardt 10:00 am Jade Clifton, Samantha Valdez, Mady Feather

Parish Tithe Report Tithe: Our 7.5% tithe of $1,029.38, for Novem-ber 15, has been given to Blind Program. This week’s 7.5% tithe will be given to Food For the Poor. Next week’s tithe will be given to Dio. Semin. Of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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¿Que esta pasando en la Parroquia estos días?

Novenario de la Virgen de Guadalupe en la Capilla a las

6:00pm Invitamos a los feligreses de nuestra comunidad a que asistan a la novena de la Virgen. Este año se asigno el Santo Rosario a los diferentes estados que tenemos en nuestra comunidad. Todos están invitados a participar en la novena. Viernes 4.– Personas de Michoacán Sábado 5.– Personas de Guerrero Domingo 6.- Personas de Jalisco Lunes 7.– Personas de Guanajuato Martes 8.– Personas de La Laguna Larga de Cortes. (El rosario este día es en la Iglesia a las 6:45pm y la Misa de la Inmaculada Concepción a las 7:00pm) Miércoles 9.- Personas de Durango Jueves 10.- Personas de Puebla Viernes 11.- Personas - Lagos de Moreno Sábado 12.- Toda la Comunidad.

Horario para la Solemnidad de la Celebración del 12 de Diciembre.

Viernes 11 de Diciembre: -Mañanitas a las 11:45PM conducidas por el Grupo Sabor Latino. Sábado 12 de Diciembre: -Misa en Ingles a las 8:30AM -Misa a las 12:00 medio día cantada por el Mariachi San Francisco de Chicago. -Se servirán Fajitas de Pollo y Res para el Lonche al terminar la Misa.

Ensayos para la Danza:

Les recordamos que todos los domingos a las 6:00pm en la iglesia se están realizando los ensayos para la practica de la danza del día de la Virgen de Guadalupe. Extendemos la invitación a las personas que gusten de participar en la danza. Solo preséntese en la Iglesia los Domingos a las 6:00pm.

Catequesis….

No habrá clases de catecismo el 2 de Diciembre.

Horario De Oficinas Nuestro horario para el centro parroquial

comenzara de 9:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.,

lunes a viernes.

Entrenamiento para nuevos ministros: Les recuerdo que el dia 5 de diciembre tendremos un

entrenamiento para todos aquellos nuevos ministros que

se integraron a los horarios de nuestras liturgias domini-

cales. Les pido que por favor pongan en su calendario

esta reunion que es muy importante de que usted este

presente. Presentese en la iglesia como se les pide en el

siguiente horario:

9:00AM Lectores

9:30AM Ministros de Eucaristia

10:00AM Monaguillos

10:30AM Acomodadores

Tiempo de Espera Muchas veces las visitas llegan sin avisar. Y cuando así ocurre, dejamos todo de lado

por atenderlas. Pero, cuando avisan de que van a llegar, nos esforzamos por preparar,

hacer compras, organizar, limpiar la casa, pensar en que vamos a cocinar. Son gestos

de cuidado y cariño por esa visita que nos va a llegar. Son gestos de hospitalidad.

Hoy comenzamos el tiempo de Aviento, es decir, de espera de la venida del Señor.

Ciertamente, preparamos la casa, colocamos los adornos de Navidad, el Nacimiento,

el árbol y hacemos todos los preparativos tradicionales. Pero sabemos que eso no es

suficiente para esperar al Señor, porque las lecturas nos anuncian signos extraordina-

rios y una venida al final de los tiempos. ¿Cómo se prepara no para eso? Seguramente

no con preparativos materiales. Pero la lectura de Pablo a los Tesalonicenses nos da

pistas de lo que se puede hacer: ser compasivos unos por otros, hacer crecer el amor

entre nosotros, ser santos y hacer el bien para el día de su venida. Así nos encontrará

dispuestos a recibirlo como rey y Señor. Cuando practicamos las obras de su reino.

Para la Reflexión

¿Qué puedo hacer yo a mi alrededor para preparar la venida del Señor? ¿Me confor-

mo, simplemente, con los preparativos externos? ¿Cómo mejoro mis relaciones con

los demás?

Primero Domingo de Adviento Rev. Jesus Dominguez,

Janie Atilano, Coordinadora/Secretaria

Teléfonos 626- 5735 / 625- 0640

Página de Internet: www.stmarysterling.com

Ministros ofreciendo su Tiempo y Talento la Próxima semana del 6 de Diciembre

Lectores: Pedro Ocampo, Martha Sorto

Ministro de Eucaristia: Ruben Cisneros, Mariana Rosas, Jorge Camacho,

Josefina Camacho, Longinos Ambriz

Monaguillos: Jesús Velásquez, Alejandra Olivas, Rafael Sosa, Daniel López,

Cedric Escalante

Acomodadores: Juan Trujillo, Jesús Velasqsuez, Juan Gonzalez, Adrian Ibarra

Solemnidad de la Inmaculada Concepción 8 de Diciembre 2009

Misa en Ingles: 8:30 a.m.

5:15 p.m.

Misa en Español: 7:00 p.m.

Las misas serán en la Iglesia

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FRANK’S SMALL ENGINE REPAIRService & Parts on Lawn & Garden Equipment

Overnight Chain Saw SharpeningToro & Echo Equipment

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FURR EXCAVATING, INC. Complete Line of Excavating

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FURR’S SEPTIC MAINTENANCEPumping • Repair • Installation

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Bus: 622-0308 Res: 626-0755Parish Member

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