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On Catholic Marriage
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 RV 15:1-4Responsorial Psalm PS 98:1, 2-3AB, 7-8, 9Gospel LK 21:12-19
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rcia program
RCIA SESSIONS IN THE PRESENTATION ROOM OF THE PARISH OFFICE FROM 7:00-8:30
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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 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. -
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Extraordinary MINISTER and LECTOR SChedule
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from the desk of FR Russell(Nov 29, 2020)
“Why do you let us wander, O LORD, from your ways, and harden our hearts so that we fear you not?” asks Isaiah. God works with our choice. We know that since the Gar-
den of Eden the tempter has been inviting us to lis- ten to a voice that may sound credible, but perverts the truth. If we listen to voices that claim authori- ty, but are mixed with deception and manipulation, we can easily be lead astray; especially if we listen all day! God is there with us always.
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. “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved” declares the Psalmist today (Psalm 80). “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
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ANNOUNCEMENTSBecause of the coronavirus surge, effective tomorrow, Tuesday, November 17th, we are closing our office to casual walk-ins and will instead meet parishioners by appointment only. Most parish business can be conducted via telephone or email. Please call 815-758-5432 to set up an in person appointment or email mail@stmarydekalb.org with your request. There are no changes to our Mass schedule or requirements. Thanks for your patience as we attempt to keep everyone healthy and safe.
Mass Sign-up
Volunteer sign-up
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Link for Live Streaming Mass on Saturdays at 5:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh1iPkdCl_hQKsCTCA-EVA
Regular Office Hours resume Tuesday, September 1st...Mon - Thur 09:00 - 05:00 and closed for lunch 12:00 - 01:00 -
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