St. Mary Catholic Church

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St Mary Parish Dekalb, IL

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St. Mary Church

DeKalb, IL

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On Catholic Marriage

Understanding & Promoting the Catholic Church's Teaching on Marriage
Today's Readings
- Monday of the Second Week of Advent
  
  Reading I Is 35:1-10
  Responsorial Psalm 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14
  Gospel Lk 5:17-26
rcia program

RCIA SESSIONS IN THE PRESENTATION ROOM OF THE PARISH OFFICE FROM 6:30 - 8:00

For class dates and more information, click here.
Diocesan Safe Environment Program

All parish volunteers need to complete Protecting God’s Children, undergo a background check, and read a few important documents. Please contact Mona O'Bryan at the parish office 815-758-5432 x 102 if you are unsure if you have completed all the requirements or to answer any questions you may have. Thanks for your prompt cooperation with this important US Bishop's initiative.
Extraordinary Minister and
Lector Schedule
- E/M & Lector Jan 7- Feb 2023
- E/M & Lector November 2022 - January 1 2023

Other LinKS
Bp. Barron's Advent Reflections
- Monday, December 5, 2022
  
  by Bishop Robert Barron
  
  We notice the urgency of these people as they bring the sick man to Jesus. Do we feel the same urgency within his Mystical Body today?
Mass Sign-up
Hope Haven Meal Sign-up

Link for Live Streaming Mass on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh1iPkdCl_hQKsCTCA-EVA
from the desk of Fr. Russell (December 4, 2022)

“May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to think in harmony with one another, in keeping with Christ Jesus, that with one accord you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 15:5-6).
Joyful anticipation and beginning experience of this reality characterizes the brief season we now celebrate. Pope Francis meditates on this journey inviting practical application in his Apostolic Exhortation on the Gospel of Joy. Even in the most difficult situations in our lives, he relates, there should be an undergirding spirit of joy that gives us strength. When we experience the union with Christ and one another that St. Paul relates, joy overflows. We want this always, and a desire for it is the gift that leads to that for which we long and pray.
We rejoice with family and friends as we celebrate the Holiday and Christmas Season with various gatherings, simply to be together and support one another as children of God. May we also rejoice in the longing we have for complete fulfillment of all things in Christ. May we see ever more clearly that our neighbor’s good is our good; whoever that neighbor may be (opposing sports fan, co-worker, immigrant, literal neighbor, family member). Come, Holy Spirit, and unite us in your love, truth, and peace!

In Christ, son of Mary,
Fr. Russell
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