ST. MARY CHURCH

DEKALB, ILLINOIS

AUGUST 16, 2020

S T . M A R Y P A R I S H • D E K A L B , I L • W W W . S T M A R Y D E K A L B . O R G P A G E 2

Office 302 Fisk Avenue · DeKalb, IL 60115 Phone: 815.758.5432 Fax: 815.758.2487 / Website: stmarydekalb.org

Office Hours

Liturgies

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 PM in English *

Sunday Masses: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM in English *

Weekday Masses: Mon.-Fri. 5:00 PM in English *

Spanish Mass: Tuesday 6:30 PM & Sunday 4:00 PM

First Friday 7:00 PM *

* SIGN-UP BY PHONE OR ONLINE TO ATTEND MASSES.

Vietnamese Mass: 2nd Sunday 1:30 PM

Vigil/Holy Day Masses: Call Parish Office

Area Care Facilities: Cancelled until further notice. Confession Schedule Wednesday through Saturday

12:00 - 12:30 PM

In entryway to the courtyard outside the church west entrance

Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Dean Russell, 815.758.5432 drussell@rockforddiocese.org Principal: Ashley Davis, 815.756.7905 Cemetery: 815.758-5432 Director of Music: Joe Harmon, ext. 106 Choir Director: Caleb Gray Director of Religious Education: Annalisa McMaster, ext. 110

Support Staff Business Manager: Jim Glemkowski, ext. 102 Financial Assistant: Jill Voight, ext. 105 Parish Secretary: Linda Jackiw, ext.103 Ministry Secretary: Mona O'Bryan, ext. 107 Receptionist: Carrie Anderson, ext. 100

Contact Information Parish Office: 302 Fisk Avenue - 815.758.5432

Faith Formation / Rel. Ed. / Youth Ministry: 815.758.5432

School: 210 Gurler Road - 815.756.7905

E-mail: mail@stmarydekalb.org

Website: stmarydekalb.org

Hispanic Ministry

Rev. Darwin Flores, 815.758.1377

Hispanic Secretary: Susana Garcia, ext. 113

Vietnamese Ministry

Rev. Anthony Vu Khac Long, 815.312.9661

Bulletin Deadline

Monday - 8:00 AM (FOR CONSIDERATION)

The Parish office re-opened on Wednesday, July 1st 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday - Wednesday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday Closed - Friday

From the desk of the U.S. Bishops … Through his Cross and Resurrection, Christ united the one human race to the Father… Racism arises when-either consciously or unconsciously-a person holds that his or her own race or ethnicity is superior, and therefore judges persons of other races or ethnicities as inferior and unworthy of equal regard. When this conviction or attitude leads individuals or groups to exclude, ridicule, mistreat, or unjustly discriminate against persons on the basis of their race or ethnicity, it is sinful. Racist acts are sinful because they violate justice. They reveal a failure to acknowledge the human dignity of the persons offended, to recognize them as neighbors Christ calls us to love (Mt 22:39). Racism occurs because a person ignores the funda-mental truth that, because all humans share a common origin, they are all brothers and sisters, all equally made in the image of God. When this truth is ignored, the conse-quence is prejudice and fear of the other, and-all too often-hatred. Cain forgets this truth in his hatred of his brother. Recall the words in the First Letter of John: “Everyone who hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life remaining in him” (1 Jn 3:15)… Every racist act-every such comment, every joke, every disparaging look as a reaction to the color of skin, ethnicity, or place of origin-is a failure to acknowledge an-other person as a brother or sister, created in the image of God. In these and in many other such acts, the sin of rac-ism persists in our lives, in our country, and in our world… All too often, Hispanics and African Americans, for exam-ple, face discrimination in hiring, housing, educational op-portunities, and incarceration. Racial profiling targets Hispanics for selective immigration enforcement practices, and African Americans, for suspected criminal activity. There is also a growing fear of harassment of persons from majority Muslim countries. Extreme nationalist ideologies are feeding American public discourse with xenophobic rhetoric that instigates fear against foreigners, immigrants, and refugees… Racism can often be found in our hearts-in many cases placed there unwillingly or unknowingly by our upbringing and culture. As such, it can lead to thoughts and actions that we do not even see as racist… Consciously or subconsciously, this attitude of superiority can be seen in how certain groups of people are vilified, called crimi-nals, or are perceived as being unable to contribute to soci-ety, even unworthy of benefits. Racism can also be institu-tional, when practices or traditions are upheld that treat certain groups of people unjustly… Despite the great bless-ings of liberty that this country offers, we must admit the plain truth that for many of our fellow citizens, who have done nothing wrong, interactions with the police are often fraught with fear and even danger. At the same time, we reject harsh rhetoric that belittles and dehumanizes law enforcement personnel who labor to keep our communities safe. We also condemn violent attacks against police. From “Open wide our hearts, the enduring call to love: A pastoral letter against racism”

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Readings for the Week of August 16, 2020

Sunday: Is 56:1, 6-7/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [4]/ Rom 11:13-15, 29-32/Mt 15:21-28 Monday: Ez 24:15-24/Dt 32:18-19, 20, 21 [cf. 18a]/Mt 19:16-22 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10/Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30, 35cd-36ab [39c]/Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28/Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [Ez 36:25]/Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7ab/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 10b]/Mt 23:1-12 Next Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-2, 2-3, 6, 8 [8bc]/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 ©Liturgical Publications, Inc.

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THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ST MARY SCHOOL

Parishioners are invited to give an offering for Mass Intentions in the

name of a deceased loved one, for the intentions of someone in need, or in thanksgiving for a blessing received

from the Lord. In accordance with Church law, only one intention per

mass will be accepted for an offering of $10.00. For more information, please call the Parish Office at

815.758-5432.

www.stmarydekalb.org

Our Weekly Offering Week Ending 08/07/2020

Sunday Offertory $ 12,133.00 School $ 50.00 Religious Education Support $ 346.00 Guardian Angel $ 25.00 Capital Improvements $ 10.00 Easter $ 52.00 Assumption of Mary $ 27.00 Diocesan Appeal $ 50.00

Thank You for Your Contributions!

7TH WEEK OF FISCAL YEAR 2020- 2021

R.C.I.A.

What is R.C.I.A.? (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the ordinary way in which adults who were not raised in the Catholic faith become fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church through Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. Who is R.C.I.A. for? Someone who was baptized Catholic but then never received any other Sacraments; someone who was baptized into a different faith or Church; someone who was never baptized at all and is just beginning their life in faith; or simply, former Catholics who want to come home. It is for people from all walks of life and faith backgrounds who are curious about the Catholic Church, and who have at some time and on some level considered joining. How do I inquire or register? Call the parish office at 815.758-5432. You can call to regis-ter for the classes, to ask questions, or simply give us the name(s) of someone you think might like to be contacted.

Classes are scheduled to start on Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 PM (subject to change) in the Parish Office Presentation Room. A Bible and a Catechism of the Catholic Church should be obtained before classes begin. Program materials are provided.

The Gospel today announces that the kingdom and salvation are for all people. It is our persistent calling out to Jesus and our faith that count, for Jesus always responds.

With love for your neighbors, who have nothing, look around your house to see what furniture, household items, and clothing you no longer

use...and give it to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Thank you for your continued support of St. Mary Church through your advertisement in our bulletin.

S T . M A R Y P A R I S H • D E K A L B , I L • W W W .

“Abortion affects countless marriages more than many people recognize. But there is no doubt that God will bring healing to those who trust in His infinite mercy. If a past abortion can be acknowl-edged and addressed, a married couple can make

great strides in experiencing even more fully God’s design that ‘the two shall become one’ (Mt 19:5).”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Healing within Marriage from an Abortion” (NABRE ©2010 CCD. Used with permission.)

Stewardship In today’s second reading, St. Paul tells the Romans,

“God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” To what is God calling me today? What gifts are mine to share?

See Romans 11:29

“O, woman, great is your faith! Let it be done as you wish.” Have faith that your marriage can be strong. Gain the tools of a great marriage on an upcoming

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend on Sept. 11-13 in Geneva, IL, Oct. 16-18 in Brookfield, WI or Nov. 13-15 in

Rockford IL. Visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

Check our website for additional opportunities. The Weekend experience will be moved online if needed for the health and

safety of our attendees and volunteers.

Para un fin de semana en espanol por favor llamen a Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Rockford/Madison/Milwaukee Ministry

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED

SACRAMENT

WEDNESDAYS 5:30PM - THURSDAYS 4:30PM

If interested, please call Lori Kedzie 815-751-9644

CALLING ALL ADORERS

New Hours for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

We are blessed to have Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament again!!!

Wednesdays 5:30pm - Thursdays 4:30pm

Additional adorers needed at the following times:

WEDNESDAY 10 - 11 pm, 11 pm - midnight THURSDAY 3 - 4am, 4 - 5am, 5-6am, 6 - 7am, 11am - noon, noon - 1pm, 1 - 2pm

Come let us adore Him!!!

If you can come at one of the above times every week or every other week, please call or text Lori Kedzie 815-751-9644

COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES

Pastoral Council Kevin Fuss, Chairperson 815-758-5432 ext. 100 Ging Smith 815-756-2177 Ana Vargas Wittoff 815-787-0285 Barbara Halverson 815-756-9453 Matt Fleming

Finance Council 815-758-5432 ext. 104

Buildings & Grounds Committee 815-758-5432 ext. 102

Cemetery Committee Tom Specht 815-758-5432 ext. 102

Funeral Committee 815-758-5432 ext. 100

Ministry of Care Rick Fleming 815-758-5432 ext. 100

Respect Life Committee 815-758-5432 ext. 100

St. Vincent de Paul Society Donna Brown 815-200-4730 Learn more at www.SVDPdeKalb.org

School Committee Greg Kubitz 815-756-7905

Stewardship Commission 815-758-5432 ext. 102

Social Media - Facebook/Instagram Annalisa McMaster 815-758-5432 ext. 110

Wanted!

Catechists are volunteers who are called to serve through teaching, witness, prayer, service and building of a community. According to Pope Francis, “...catechists should be joyful messengers, guardians of goodness and beauty which should shine through in their lives.”

St. Mary Religious Ed is looking for a few good Women and Men!

Catechists and Classroom Aides are needed for Religious Education for the 2020-2021 school year! Would you like to help the children of our church families know and love Jesus more? For more information call Annalisa McMaster @ 815-758-5432 ext.110 or annalisam@stmarydekalb.org Please prayerfully consider if the Lord is calling you to this ministry.

Bishop Malloy has sent a letter to all parishes reminding us to remain vigilant and that the directives of distancing and wearing masks remain in effect for all areas on church property. It is easy for us to become complacent, so please remain alert, especially in regard to groups: there are not to be gatherings of people (of any age) from different households on church grounds without masks. Parishion-ers are not permitted to gather within 6' without masks on parish grounds.

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Lancer Legends A History of St. Mary School 1913-2019

The 243 page book compiled by Joan Metzger includes a history of St. Mary School and many, many pictures. It is available for $20 and can be

purchased at the parish office.

ST. MARY OF DEKALB KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #717

If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving our parish and community, and growing in faith, then joining the St. Mary’s

Knights of Columbus is the men’s organization for you.

We are one of the oldest councils in the state and are looking for motivated men to help serve our parish, school and community.

For more information or to sign up visit: https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/jin/join-the-knights.html

Email contact: Tim Lehan (lehant@aol.com) or Ron Cerutti (wcerutt@yahoo.com)

or call 815-508-4496.

For the latest, up-to-date information about our parish, please “Like” our facebook page!

You can find it at www.facebook.com/StMarydeKalbIl/ or check out our website: http://stmarydekalb.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

If you still need to register your

children for class, please drop off

completed registration form at the

parish office as soon as possible. We also have online registration this year. No

need to fill out or turn in paperwork. https://www.cognitoforms.com/

StMary1StMaryConfirmationAndReligiousEducation RegistrationForm

Lift your spirit as the leaves fall with an inspirational book! Everybody Needs to Forgive Somebody by Allen Hunt

provides 12 short stories of real people that will help you capture

the power of forgiveness and God’s grace that is available to us

all. Included are stories about Corrie ten Boom and St. John

Paul II, as well as many ordinary people.

Cost is $4 To reserve your book, call the parish office by August 24th. Books will be available for pick-up from the parish office by September 1st. Payment is due when the book is picked-up. Call 815-758-5432 with questions or to reserve your book!

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The power of prayer We pray for St. Mary parishioners, relatives, and friends who are suffering from

illness, also for those who are homebound, hospitalized, or

Giana Anderson, Matt Anderson, Richard Antczak, Jackie Balon, Lori Baert, Pat Beck, Patricia Budzinski,

Christine Burtzos, Dale Byers, Mary Clarbour, Margaret Cobb, Debbie Coffland, Ben Coniglio,

Donna Dalwam, Joe Diedrich, Horst Erker, Yale Factor, Bobbie Fitch, Beth Fixmer, Missy Flores,

Fr. Karl Ganss, Justin French, Judi Glover, Rita Hammett, Eric Hanson, Kathleen Hiatt, Ruth Higgins, Beverly Hines, Ana Jackiw,

Col. Thomas Z. James, William Joiner, Julie Jones, Joan Judkins, Patsy Kelahan, Alan Kissane,

Rev. Richard Kramer, Carolyn Kustron, Nadia Lachowski, Ginger Lange, Henrietta Lobner,

Brayden MacNeille, Timothy McMillan, Mary Lou Murphy, Louis Mustari, Dave Myers, Mary O’Brien, Tom O’Brien, Adalyn Pohaski,

Orlando Moises Pulido, Kevin Raih, Carol Reed, Joshua Reynolds, Jr., Joel Rivera, Jeff Salazar, Marlene Salazar, Richard Salazar, Steve Stach,

Jim Theisen, Leah Theisen, Ray Theisen, Justin Valdez, Jerry Vasko, Abel Viland,

Robert White, David Young

If you know of a person in our parish who is homebound and would like to receive a card of encouragement, or to have a name added to or

removed from the prayer list, call the parish office at 815.758.5432.

Monday, August 17 (Weekday)

5:00 PM † Peg Hoyt

Tuesday, August 18 (Weekday)

5:00 PM Richard Antczak

6:30 PM † Poor Souls (Spanish Mass)

Wednesday, August 19 (St. John Eudes)

5:00 PM † Dorothy Montavon

Thursday, August 20 (St. Bernard)

5:00 PM † Tom Lorek

Friday, August 21 (St. Pius X)

5:00 PM † Harold Todd

Saturday, August 22 (The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary)

5:00 PM † Barbara Palese

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time)

9:00 AM † Roger Astling

11:00 AM Living & Deceased Members of St. Mary

4:00 PM † Poor Souls (Spanish Mass)

St. John Eudes Feast Day - August 19

He was born at Ri, in Normandy, in 160l, the son of a farmer. At the age of fourteen, he entered the Jesuit college at Caen. He received his minor orders in 1621 and entered the Congregation of the Oratory of France in 1623. He was ordained in 1625 and went to work among the sufferers of the plague in Norman-dy. Soon after, he retired to the Oratory of Caen. In 1631, another plague struck and he went out to work with the victims. He spent the next ten years giving missions as a parish missionary and hearing confessions throughout France building a reputation as an outstanding preacher and confessor and for his opposition to Jansenism. He be-came interested in helping fallen women, and in 1641, with Madeleine Lamy, founded a refuge for them in Caen under the direction of the Visitandines. He resigned from the Oratorians in 1634 and founded the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, also known as the Eudists. His foundation was opposed by the Oratorians and the Jansenists, and he was unable to obtain Papal approval for it. He also estab-lished the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Refuge at Caen in 1650. He founded seminaries at Lisieux in 1653 and in Rouen in 1659 and was unsuccessful in another attempt to secure Papal approval of his congregation, but in 1666 the Refuge sisters received Pope Alexander III’s approval as an institute to reclaim and care for penitent wayward women. A noted spiritual writer, he wrote The Devotion to the Adorable Heart of Jesus in 1670 and The Admirable Heart of the Most Holy Mother of God, which he finished a month before his death. He is credited with initiating devotions to the Sacred Heart and to the Heart of Mary. He died on August 19, 1680 in Caen, France. He was beatified on April 25, 1909 by Pope Pius X, and canonized by Pope Pius XI on May 31, 1925.

St. Mary Catholic School offers levels from 3-year-old Preschool through 8th Grade. For more information or to schedule a tour of the school, please call 815-76-7905.

Registration materials are available online.

Choose Academics……Choose Values…….. Choose Morals……Choose SMS!