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.

We need your financial support to complete future improvement projects! If you can help, please give what you can. God bless you in advance for your generous support! If you have questions, email Jim Glemkowski at jimg@stmarydekalb.org.

Attention Volunteers!  An update to the Youth Guidelines (in sections E and F) requires all volunteers to sign a revised copy. You can do so by printing this document and returning a signed copy to the parish office as soon as possible. Please note that the Safe Environment protocol has been instituted for the safety of those most vulnerable. We appreciate your compliance as we work to protect our community.

Congratulations to our young people who received 1st Communion on Divine Mercy weekend and thank you to all who have assisted in their formation and prepared the service. “I, John, had a vision of a great multitude, which no one could count” declares the Apostle in today’s reading from Revelation. To see so many young people and their sponsors and families so attentive to Jesus and the Holy Spirit as they sought to grow in grace and holiness was inspiring. We hope to be part of that “multitude” of which John the Apostle speaks in eternity, and so we strive to grow in our relationship with the Lord. The Holy Spirit gives us the gifts to do that. When we participate at Mass and receive Jesus we are strengthened with the gifts of the Holy Spirit to prepare us for that great vision. Those of us who first received years ago are continually encouraged to open ourselves anew to the Holy Spirit each time we receive in joyful gratitude. Those Confirmed at Easter Vigil continue their journey and let’s continue to journey with them in prayer that they are encouraged to guard the gift they have received and exercise it in the Christian life, nourished by prayer, especially the Eucharist. The gifts of God’s Mercy continue to be poured out upon us until we meet in eternity. In Christ, son of Mary, Fr. Russell 

There are no special announcements this week.