St. Mary Catholic Church

DeKalb, Illinois

     

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 107 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.

“Beloved: First of all, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. This is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God. There is also one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as ransom for all” (1 Timothy 2:1-6). What a beautiful reminder from St. Paul in our approach to the broader community. “First of all” we pray, especially for our leaders, that they may foster an environment conducive to God’s reign in our hearts while we journey in a hostile world. God is patient with us and our world because God “wills everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Each of us is in need of growth and God is there to help us. Jesus is our Savior and friend. It begins with prayer. May God help us to begin with hearts open to truth and love in prayer, and then do everything in the Name of Jesus.

1.) The new date for carpet installation on the Church West entrance is Monday, September 16th.
2.) Cemetery Cleanup is Oct 12 at 09:00 AM, please remove any decorations you want to keep by Oct.1st.