Great Lakes Catholic Men's Conference
"Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God" (Matthew 5:8)
The 29th annual "Great Lakes Catholic Men's Conference " is quickly approaching. The Conference organizers invite men form every parish inthe Rockford Diocese to attend. It will take place on Saturday, November 23rd at the Holmes Student Center Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. It is from 8:30am to 4:00pm.
There will be opportunities for confessions, participation in the Eucharist, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and dynamic speakers to listen to.
More information on: www.thetalk.org
Daily Readings
Weekly reading
Readings for the week of October 13, 2024
- 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 / Lk 11:29-32
- Tuesday: Gal 5:1-6 / Ps 119:41, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48 / Lk 11:37-41
- Wednesday: Gal 5:18-25 / Ps 1:1-2, 3 and 6 / Lk 11:42-46
- Thursday: Eph 1:1-10 / Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 5-6 / Lk 11:47-54
- Friday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b / Ps 145:10-11, 12-13, 17-18 / Lk 10:1-9
- Saturday: Eph 1:15-23 / Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7 / 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
Pastor Message and Prayer
10/13
Romans 14:17-19
"The kingdom of God is not a matter of eating or drinking, but of justice, peace, and the joy that is given by the Holy Spirit. Whoever serves Christ in this way pleases God and wins the esteem of men. Let us, the, make it our aim to work for peace and to strengthen on another."
On November 5th, 2024 all Americans eligible to vote will take the opportunity to shape our form of government for the next 2 years and beyond. In the midst of the commotion surrounding elections, especially presidential races, it is worth taking the time to reflect on how fortunate we ar to live in a country where we are able to choose our leaders. Before casting our ballot, we have the obligation to reflect on the issues affecting our state and our nations. To help guide us on the particular issues of concern to the Catholic Church, we offer the following as a reminder: Millions of dollars are spent trying to influence how you will cast your ballot, so it is up to us to both from and inform our conscience by recalling the heart of the Gospel and thte teaching of Jesus Christ. The U.S. Conference of the Catholic Bishops has re-issued its document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, which me be found at:
https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/forming-consciences-for-faithful-cizenship/pdf
You may find copies of the document at the table by the entrace to the church.
Fr. Joachim
St. Mary Mass Times
Saturday 6:00pm
Sunday 8:30am
Daily Mass Times
Wednesday 8:30am
Wednesday: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9am-9:30am
Friday 8:30am
First Friday 8:30am Healing Mass and Adoration
Confession Times
Saturday from 5:30-5:50 or
by appointment by calling the Rectory at 815-858-3422
Ash Wednesday: March 2nd
St. Mary 8:30 A.M.
6:00 P.M.
St. John 4:00 P.M.
St. Mary Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 am- 3:30 p.m.. by appointment
Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
