St. Mary Parish DeKalb, IL October 14, 2018

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Office 302 Fisk Avenue · DeKalb, IL 60115 Phone: 815.758.5432 Fax: 815.758.2487 / Website: stmarydekalb.org

Office Hours

Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 AM - Noon & 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday: Closed Liturgies Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 PM in English

Sunday Masses: 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM in English

Spanish Mass: Sunday 4:00 PM

Vietnamese Mass: 2nd Sunday 1:30 PM

Weekday Masses: Mon.-Fri. 7 AM and Sat. 8 AM in English

Vigil/Holy Day Masses: See page 5

Area Care Facilities: See page 5 for dates & Mass times

Reconciliation:

English: Tue, Thu, Fri. 7:35-8:00 AM & Sat.8:35-9:15 AM & 3:30-4:15 PM

Spanish: Tue. 6:00-8:30 PM

Pastoral Staff Pastor: Rev. Dean Russell, 815.758.5432 frrussell@stmarydekalb.org Principal: Roseann Feldmann, 815.756.7905 Cemetery: 815.758-5432 Director of Music: Joe Harmon, ext. 106 Choir Director: Caleb Gray Director of Religious Education: Annalisa McMaster, ext. 110 Support Staff Business Manager: Jim Glemkowski, ext. 102 Financial Assistant: Sammi Spizziri, ext. 105 Parish Secretary: Linda Jackiw, ext.103 Ministry Secretary: Mona O'Bryan, ext. 107 Receptionist: Carrie Anderson, ext. 100 Contact Information Parish Office: 302 Fisk Avenue - 815.758.5432

Faith Formation / Rel. Ed. / Youth Ministry: 815.758.5432

School: 210 Gurler Road - 815.756.7905

E-mail: mail@stmarydekalb.org

Website: stmarydekalb.org

Hispanic Ministry

Rev. Darwin Flores, 815.758.1377

Hispanic Secretary: Susana Garcia, ext. 113

Vietnamese Ministry

Rev. Anthony Vu Khac Long, 815.312.9661

Bulletin Deadline

Monday - 8:00 AM (FOR CONSIDERATION)

Send requests to: bulletin@stmarydekalb.org

St. Mary School ~ 210 Gurler Rd., DeKalb, Illinois ~ Phone: 815-756-7905 ~ stmaryschooldekalb.org

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Councils and Committees Pastoral Council Kevin Fuss, Chairperson 815-758-5432 ext. 100 Ging Smith 815-756-2177

Ana Vargas Witthoff 815-787-0285 Barbara Halverson 815-756-9453 Matt Fleming

Finance Council 815-758-5432 ext. 104

Buildings & Grounds Committee 815-758-5432 ext. 102

Cemetery Committee 815-758-5432 ext. 102

Funeral Committee 815-758-5432 ext. 100

Ministry of Care (Training meetings as scheduled) 815-758-5432 ext. 100

Respect Life Committee 815-758-5432 ext. 100

St. Vincent de Paul Society (Second & Fourth Monday of month) 815-761-0430

School Committee Greg Kubitz, Chairperson 815-756-7905

Stewardship Commission Kellie Fuss, Chairperson 815-758-5432 ext. 102

ADULT SACRAMENTS R.C.I.A. Informational Meeting

November 8 at 7:00 pm Parish Office - Presentation Room

Prayerfully consider giving us a call at 815.758-5432. A Bible and Catechism of the Catholic Church should be obtained before

classes begin. Program materials are provided.

The power of prayer We pray for St. Mary parishioners, relatives, and friends who are suffering from illness, also for those who are homebound, hospitalized, or confined to a care facility, especially:

If you know of a person in our parish who is homebound and would like to receive a card of encouragement, or to have a name added to or removed from the prayer list, call the parish office at

815.758.5432.

Giana Anderson, Jane Anderson, Matt Anderson, Arnie Bailey, Larry Ball, Jackie Balon, Joseph Barrile, Pat Beck, Jennie Braser,

Jane Buccholz, Patricia Budzinski, Debbie Coffland, Ben Coniglio, Donna Dahlin, Mario Delgado, Joe Diedrich, Quan Do, Horst Erker, JoAnn Fenzel, Bobbie Fitch, Beth Fixmer,

Missy Flores, Rita Hammett, Eric Hanson, Kathleen Hiatt, Ruth Higgins, Margaret Holder, Peggy Hoyt, Joann Schoo Irving, Joan Judkins, Patsy Kelahan, Rev. Richard Kramer, Kay Kribs,

Carolyn Kustron, Kasia Kuzniar, Ginger Lange, Catherine Lipps, Henrietta Lobner, Brayden MacNeille, JoAnn MaKarrall, Bob Marcheschi, Matt Marcheschi, Timothy McMillan,

Louis Mustari, Virginia Nepodahl, Mary O’Brien, Tom O’Brien, Betty Ramsdell, Joel Rivera, Michele Roberts, Jeff Salazar,

Richard Salazar, Erick Schroeder, Bill Sorensen, Jim Theisen, Ray Theisen, Justin Valdez, Jerry Vasko, Abel Viland,

Dolores Wieczorek, Kara Wilber, David Young

From the desk of Edith Stein … “To organize as a state is required in the interests of the community only to the extent that community life is endangered by impulses that live within the individuals. Even from the standpoint of the community, the justification would be a merely factual one, which means it would consist only in the evidence that the individuals are in fact so conditioned and that the state in question at any given time is able to guarantee the correction of this condi-tion… The value of the legal system is measured not according to the idea of justice, but according to the development of the community life, which the system serves. Community as such has a value all its own; and the ethnic community as a culturally productive personality has inherent value above and beyond that. The state, which with its legal system is placed in the ser-vice of the community’s life, does not create that value but only helps to realize it” (“ Investigations Concerning the State”, 151-153). “For anyone who is vividly feeling the value of a politi-cal system, this problem of whether he should regard the politi-cal system as entitled to exist is just as unlikely to crop up as is the question of whether a person whom he loves is entitled to exist. Everything with value exhibits its right to exist, in that it makes its intrinsic value felt. But that doesn’t resolve all the issues. Since values can emerge in competition, and since one value may through its realization exclude the realization of oth-ers, you always have to examine, regardless of what values are in themselves, the extent to which they can be allowed to hold their own over against other values, or the extent to which it is right for them to impose themselves at the expense of other values” (153-154). “Refusing to satisfy a claim to which you committed yourself by a promise is always a violation of the law. However, that refusal can be offered in the interest of a higher value. When that case arises for the state is not something that can be determined by general laws of precedence, but the correct deci-sion concerning the relationship of concrete values standing in conflict at any given time will depend, as a rule, on a whole se-ries of such laws, whose possible combinations in practice are not to be anticipated” (154). We see the necessity of dealing in a logical manner with unique situations before the legal system in a way that respects justice and the rule of law, which are sometimes in tension. Decisions based on values must be made.

THANK YOU We would like to thank all the people of St. Mary parish for their kindness and support to us in our farewell party. We were amazed and gratified at the out-pouring of love that we received. We especially wanted to thank those of you who gave us a gift, and promised to pray for us. We are blessed for having received both. Please know that you will always be in our hearts and prayers as we begin the next stage of our life in North Carolina. Please feel free to drop us a note, or better yet stop in if you’re in the area: Deacon Steve and Sue Puscas 555 Nathan McDaniel Dr. Nebo, NC. 28761 Please know that you are in our hearts, and thoughts, and prayers. May God continue to bless you. With Great Love, Steve and Sue

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Readings for the Week of October 14, 2018

Sunday: Wis 7:7-11/Ps 90:12-13, 14-15, 16-17 [14]/ Heb 4:12-13/Mk 10:17-30 or 10:17-27 Monday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1/Ps 113:1b-2, 3-4, 5a and 6-7 [cf. 2]/Lk 11:29-32 Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6/Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 [41a]/ Lk 11:37-41 Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6 [cf. Jn 8:12]/ Lk 11:42-46 Thursday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 [12]/ Lk 10:1-9 Friday: Eph 1:11-14/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13 [12]/Lk 12:1-7 Saturday: Eph 1:15-23/Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 [7]/Lk 12:8-12 Next Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/ Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

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Our Weekly Offering Week Ending 10/05/2018

Sunday Offertory $ 7,988.00 Guardian Angel $ 10.00 School $ 198.04 Capital Improvements $ 257.00 Diocesan Appeal $ 300.00 Mission $ 23.00 Disaster Relief $ 598.00 Cemetery $ 25.00

Thank You for Your Contributions!

15TH WEEK OF FISCAL YEAR 2018 - 2019

2018 Lancer Raffle Ticket Winners

10/08 - Christine Gardner - $20.00

10/09 - Matteo Graham - $20.00

10/10 - James Phillips - $20.00

10/11 - Jorge Romero - $20.00

10/12 - Jim Scruggs - $20.00

10/13 - Greg Freeman - $20.00

10/14 - Greg & Stacy Kubitz - $30.00 Donated Back

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ST MARY SCHOOL!

Thank you for your continued support of St. Mary Church through your advertisement in our

weekly bulletin.

Pet Blessing On Saturday, October 8th, Fr. Russell

blessed 12 dogs. It was a great day for both the dogs and their owners. All the pets were presented with a St. Francis of Assisi medal.

A big thank you to all who participated.

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“Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God!” Join us on one of the next Worldwide

Marriage Encounter Weekends on Oct. 19-21 in Brookfield, WI, Nov. 9-11 in Rockford, IL or Nov 30-Dec 2 in Madison, WI. Visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call

(888) 574-5653. Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a

Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250. Las fechas son Nov. 2-4.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Rockford/Madison/Milwaukee Ministry

“Heavenly Father...give us love for all people, especially the most

vulnerable, and help us bear witness to the truth that every life is worth living.”

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Every Life is Worth Living” Prayer Card

In today’s Gospel, Jesus says: “Go sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will

have treasure in Heaven; then, come follow me.”

Have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the

Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus asks the rich young man to give away all that he has in order to have treasure in Heaven. But he is unable to free himself from his possessions, and

so he goes sadly away. Does what I own keep me from following Jesus?

Join us on this Monday, Oct.15th, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the church (during the Hour of Mercy) as we pray the stations of

the cross for the souls in Purgatory. We will start with the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, prayed for the souls in purgatory, followed by “The Way of the Cross for the Holy Souls in Purgatory,” by Susan Tassone (extra books are available.)

All are welcome!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Donation Opportunity Our Local Schnucks Store in Dekalb has chosen the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) as the October

recipient of their “Bags 4 My Cause” program featuring the Hunger Bag. Every time someone purchases the

Hunger r eusable bag for $2.99, Schnucks will donate $1 to SVDP as a way to suppor t hunger relief.

Not only does the purchase of the bag result in a $1 donation from Schnucks, the program also encourages

the increased use of reusable bags to help reduce the use and eventual disposal of paper and/or plastic bags.

This program runs during the entire month of October. Please consider purchasing a Hunger reusable bag

when you visit Schnucks during October. The SVDP thanks you for your continued support of our mission to

help those who are most needy in our community!

Jesus said "Whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me." [Matt. 25:40] Participating in the St. Vincent de Paul Society Winter Clothing Drive is one way you can help the less fortunate.

If you have WINTER CLOTHING, coats, hats, gloves, boots or other warm clothing items that are clean and in good condition, please consider dropping them off at the Ministry Center Cafeteria at the Fisk Street entrance before and after the Sunday morning masses on November 4th. There is a great need for infant and young children's clothing. We regret that we do not have any space to store clothing items. THIS IS THE ONLY DAY WE CAN ACCEPT CLOTHING DONATIONS.

If you are compliant with the Rockford Diocese Safe Environment Program requirements we would ask you to consider volunteering to help with the unpacking and sorting of the clothing donations on Sunday, November 4th. If you can spare a half hour or more between 8:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. we would be most grateful for your assistance. To volunteer, please call Cathleen Finnan at 815-758-6328 and leave a message by Friday, November 2nd.

Please extend an invitation to anyone you know that FREE CLOTHING will be made available between 1 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 4th.

This week’s schedule… Sunday, October 14 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM First Reconciliation Parent Meting (C) 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Religious Education (MC) 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Hispanic AA Group (PCN) 1:30 PM Mass in Vietnamese (CH) 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM Vietnamese Ministry Social Time (C) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hispanic Reconciliation (CH) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hispanic Religious Education (MC) Masses in English 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM (CH) Mass in Spanish 4:00 PM

Monday, October 15 7:00 AM Mass in English (CH) No Scheduled Reconciliation in English (CH) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM St. Vincent de Paul Food Truck Delivery/Drop (C) 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM Prayer for Souls in Purgatory (CH) 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Food Stock (C) 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Hispanic Ministry Choir Rehearsal (SAR) 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Kairos Prayer (CHP) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Hispanic AA Group (PCN) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hispanic Cursillo - Grupo de Armistad (SJOS) 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Kairos Training (YC)

Tuesday, October 16 7:00 AM Mass in English (CH) 7:35 AM Reconciliation in English (CH) 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM St. Vincent de Paul Food Truck Delivery/Drop (C) 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mom’s Book Club (SAR) 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry (C) 5:30 PM Hispanic Reconciliation (CHP) 6:30 PM Mass in Spanish (CHP) 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Teen Tuesday (G,YC) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hispanic Cursillo - Grupo de Amistad (SAR) 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM Hispanic Prayer Group (CH)

Wednesday, October 17 7:00 AM Mass in English No Scheduled Reconciliation in English 9:00 AM Mass (School) 2:00 PM Mass (DeKalb County Health Care Center) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hispanic AA Group (PCN)

24 Hour Exposition CH) Wednesday 7:30 AM until Thursday 6:50 AM

Thursday, October 18 7:00 AM Mass in English (CH) 7:35 AM Reconciliation in English (CH) 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Women’s Bible Study (SJOS) 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Youth Choir Rehearsal (CH) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Alive in His Love Prayer Group (CHP) 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Bear Den Cub Scout Meeting (SAR) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hispanic Prayer Group Choir Rehearsal (SMR) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Liturgical Choir Rehearsal (CH)

Friday, October 19 7:00 AM Mass in English (CH) 7:35 AM Reconciliation in English (CH) 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Hispanic Danza Guadalupana Rehearsal (G)

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Locations: (B) Bethany Room, (CA) Cafeteria, (CHP) Chapel, (CH) Church,

(E) Emmaus Room, (G) Gym, (LRC) Library Resource Center, (MARI) Marian

Room, (MC) Ministry Center, (PCN) Parish Center North, (PWR) Parish Work

Room, (PR) Presentation Room, (SAR) St. Anne Room, (SJM) St. James Room

(Private), (SJ) St. John Room, (SJOA) St. Joachim Room, (SJOS) St. Joseph

Room, (SL) St. Luke Room, (SM) St. Mark Room, (SMR) St. Matthew Room,

(YC) Youth Center

Saturday, October 20 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Hispanic AA Group (PCN) 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Quinceanera Mass (Stephanie Barajas) (CH) 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM Quinceanera Mass (Diana Murrieta) (CH) Reconciliation in English 8:35-9:15 AM & 3:30-4:15 PM (CH) Masses in English 8:00 AM & 4:30 PM (CH)

Sunday, October 21 9:45 AM - 11:15 AM Religious Education (MC) 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM Religious Education Adoration (MC 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Hispanic AA Group (PCN) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hispanic Reconciliation (CH) 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Hispanic Religious Education (MC) Masses in English 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM (CH) Mass in Spanish 4:00 PM

St. Mary Youth Retreat Fundraiser Mon., October 15, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm Pizza Villa, 824 W. Lincoln Hwy.,

They will donate a percentage of dine-in & carryout orders when you present the

flyer that is in the this weekend’s bulletin. ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT

HIGH SCHOOL KAIROS RETREAT.

The Ministry of Care Needs You!!! This ministry involves bringing Holy Communion to home-bound, facility bound, or hospitalized people. It is a life-changing experience, to be a part of these lives. The privilege of serving them is rewarding. And never say, “Oh, I couldn’t do that!” Don’t underestimate God’s gifts!

We need a person, to offer communion at Kishwaukee Hospital every other Tuesday. This service takes about one hour or so. The time of day is flexible, according to the minister’s schedule.

If you are interested in serving, or you have questions and con-cerns, PLEASE call Chris Hacker at (815) 758-5625. Training and mentoring provided. Please continue to pray for our parish-ioners who cannot join us at mass, and for their families and care providers.

We have a deal for you! Coordinator: Ministry of Care

We are in need of a coordinator for the Ministry of Care. This ministry brings communion and friendship to the homebound, hospitalized, or residents of nursing facilities. Perhaps you are drawn to the ministry, but cannot serve as a minister due to work or health challenges… Here is a necessary component of this vital outreach that can be done at ones convenience! Please consider this service to the parish community. The posi-

tion requires little time, but the rewards keep on giving. Train-

ing and mentoring is provided. If curious, call Chris Hacker

815-758-5625 with questions. Notify the church office if you

are interested. Please pray for those who are served.

Home & School Dining Out Monday, October 29

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Portillo’s - Sycamore

Save The Date - Help St. Mary School by dining out at Portillo’s located at 1780 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore. They will donate 20% of the proceeds to St. Mary School. Watch for a flyer in a future bulletin.

St. Mary Home & School appreciates your support!

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Please pray for those who protect and serve us and our country, both military and law enforcement and all victims of

violence.

LITURGICAL ROLES

Lectors

4:30 PM Marlene Norris

8:30 AM Angie Gasero

10:30 AM Corky Thomas

Ushers

4:30 PM Dave Roliardi, Craig Vitkus, Richard Antczak

8:30 AM Chuck Albertson, Dan Cliffe, Doug Davis,

John Sauter, Donald Moizo

10:30 AM Duane Rapp, Dan Thompson, Jim Zenz, Mark

Farris, Nicholas Singer, Lance Farris, Michelle

Mershon, Andrew Miller, Rick Sullivan,

Toby Woodruff

4:30 PM

Captain Bob Daniel

Chapel Linda Daniel

Cup 1 NO CUP

Cup 2 NO CUP

8:30 AM

Captain Jacqueline Wilk

Chapel Christine Prignano

Cup 1 Noah Smith

Cup 2 Linda Ball

10:30 AM

Captain Marlo Larson

Chapel Becky Cheek

Cup 1 Tom Kedzie

Cup 2 Lori Kedzie

Cantor Schedule

OCTOBER 27/28 4:30 PM Alice Smith

8:30 AM Teresa Fuller

10:30 AM Tammy Farrell

October 20/21 4:30 PM Teresa Fuller

8:30 AM Youth Choir

10:30 AM Michael Hynek

Mass Intentions Monday, October 15 (St. Teresa of Jesus)

7:00 AM † Dolores “Dee” Sheridan

Tuesday, October 16 (St. Mary Margaret Alacoque)

7:00 AM † Michael Plesa

Wednesday, October 17 (St. Ignatius of Antioch)

7:00 AM † Linda Heinisch

9:00 AM † Poor Souls (School)

2:00 PM † Poor Souls (Barb City)

Thursday, October 18 (St. Luke)

7:00 AM † Rubio & Salinas Families

Friday, October 19 (Sts. John de Brébeuf & Isaac Jogues

& Companions)

7:00 AM † Cathy Baldin

Saturday, October 20 (St. Paul of the Cross)

8:00 AM † Eleanor Callahan

4:30 PM † Louis Faivre

8:30 AM Living & Deceased Members of St. Mary

10:30 AM Peter & Lisa Clark

Aurora Central Catholic High School will host an Open House for prospective students and their families on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. All students are invited to tour Aurora Central Catholic’s state-of-the-art campus and meet with ACC’s faculty and staff. All visitors will have the chance to meet with representa-tives from various clubs and athletic teams at the school.

Aurora Central Catholic High School, a college-preparatory high school with an enrollment of about 600 students, offers students a spiritual and an educational foundation for life-long learning. Please contact the Recruitment Director, Mackenzie Livingston, at (630) 907-0095 ext. 109, or send an e-mail to mlivingston@auroracentral.com for more information or to schedule a personal tour.

AURORA CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive • Aurora, IL 60506

(630) 907-0095 ∙ fax (630) 907-1076

www.auroracentral.com

St. Ignatius of Antioch

Feast Day – October 17 He was born May 15, 35 AD in Syria. Probably a convert to Christianity and perhaps a disciple of St. John. Legend has him appointed and consecrated bishop of Antioch by St. Peter, after Peter left the deathbed of Evodius, previous bishop of the see. He governed for forty years but was arrested during the persecution of Emperor Trajan and sent to Rome. The ship he was sent on traveled on the coast of Asia Minor, then Greece, and finally reached Rome. He was greeted by crowds of Christians wherever the ship touched port, but received ill treatment from his captors. He urged Christians of his day to be united in the faith they had received from the apostles. No false teaching should lead them astray. Jesus Christ was their Lord. They were to listen to their bishops He arrived in Rome on December 20, 108 AD, the last day of the public games, was escorted to the amphitheater, and was killed by lions in the arena. A detailed description of the trip to Rome is provided by Agathopus and a deacon named Philo, who were with him, and who wrote at his dictation of seven letters of instruction on the Church, marriage, the Trinity, the Incarnation, Redemption, and the Eucharist, which are among the most important of the earliest Christian writings. He is often surnamed Theophorus (God bearer).