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On Catholic Marriage
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Is 1:10, 16-20Responsorial Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23Gospel Mt 23:1-12
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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. -
Extraordinary MINISTER and LECTOR SChedule
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Contact Info Update
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from the desk of FR Russell(Mar 7, 2021)
Jesus drives those seeking to profit from reli- gion out of the temple.
The great passion Jesus exhibits should only
reinforce the vigilance we must have in our fallen nature to always be working to purify our hearts and assess our motives, especially in regard to religious practice. Are we exercising our faith while seeking God’s will before ours, or are we rationalizing doing our will and seek- ing to use religion as a means? This is espe- cially dangerous for “the faithful”, as the ap- pearance of devotion can lead more readily to rationalizations of selfish interest. “The pre- cepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart” declares the Psalmist (19). Our Lenten exercises of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving need to be done from a sincere and humble heart. May the Lord grant us this grace always.
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.
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