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
- Feast of Saint Andrew, Apostle
  
  Reading I Rom 10:9-18
  Responsorial Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11
  Gospel Mt 4:18-22
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 November 2022 - January 1 2023

Other LinKS
Bp. Barron's Advent Reflections
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022
  
  by Bishop Robert Barron
  
  Friends, in today’s Gospel, Jesus calls his first disciples. What is it about this scene that is so peaceful and right?
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 (November 27, 2022)

There seems to be less demonstrable faith in God among the general populace. We know that this is a recurring theme throughout history. In general, God’s people are filled with grace and inspi-
ration in one moment and seem to lack it in others. We experience this in our individual lives as well. There is mystery here, but our faith tells us God is always at work in the midst of it. “Lord, increase our faith” we cry with the Apostles.
The Season of Advent and a new liturgical year call us to renewed hope.
It is a time of joyful anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the Word-made-flesh, God
among us. Wherever we find ourselves, God is with us; recognized or not. “Jesus said to His disciples: ‘Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come” (Mark 13:33). The Advent Season, the Liturgical Year, and our journey here on this earth are short. Jesus reminds us of this. He wants to reveal the face of God to us. We strive to be busy seeking when He comes: “Would that you might meet us doing right, that we were mindful of you in our ways” (Isaiah 64:4).

In Christ, son of Mary,
Fr. Russell
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