St. Mary
Community Group
Dekalb, Illinois
Stay up to date
Join this community to receive updates when they make their first post.
Happening Nearby in Dekalb
💚 Saint Jude Thaddeus: Apostle of Hope and Comfort in Difficult Times
In moments of deep trial, when human remedies seem to fail, the light of divine hope shines brightest through the patronage of the faithful Apostle of impossible causes. Known for his powerful intercession and steady guidance, he stands as a compassionate companion for every soul facing overwhelming challenges, reminding us that no burden is too heavy when placed in the hands of God. May his enduring legacy inspire us to trust unwaveringly in the Lord’s providence, finding in every trial a renewed promise of grace, healing, and victory.
San Juan Pablo II — El peregrino de la esperanza y la fe
Recorrer el mundo llevando el mensaje de Cristo no fue para San Juan Pablo II solo una misión, sino un testimonio vivo de que la fe puede transformar el corazón de la humanidad. Su vida entera, marcada por el perdón, la defensa de la dignidad humana y un abandono filial a la Santísima Virgen, nos recuerda que el amor de Dios es una fuente inagotable de fortaleza capaz de renovar cualquier historia. Al meditar en los días de esta novena en su honor, entregamos nuestras batallas, familias e intenciones a su amorosa intercesión. Pedimos que su legado nos guíe para construir puentes de paz, abrazar el Evangelio con ardor y caminar cada día con la certeza de que nunca estamos solos.
📿 The Holy Rosary
In October, as we dedicate this month to the Holy Rosary, every prayer becomes a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and rest our souls in the presence of God. Walking hand in hand with our Blessed Mother, we place our days and worries into her care, discovering in this simple devotion a quiet sanctuary from the noise of the world. As we pray this Rosary, we entrust our deepest joys, trials, and silent intentions into the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We ask her motherly intercession to draw us ever closer to Jesus, granting us the grace to live each day with steady faith, humility, and inner peace.
💻 Santo Carlo Acutis
La vida de Carlo Acutis es un faro de luz que nos recuerda que la santidad es posible hoy, en medio de la juventud, la tecnología y la cotidianidad de nuestro tiempo. Con su fe sencilla y su amor apasionado por la Eucaristía —a la que llamaba su autopista al cielo—, Carlo nos enseña a no ser fotocopias de las modas del mundo, sino versiones originales del amor de Dios, usando cada talento para iluminar a los demás. Pedimos que su ejemplo nos inspire a poner a Jesús en el centro de nuestras vidas y a caminar hacia la eternidad con un corazón alegre, auténtico y lleno de esperanza.
This Week's Parish Events
1. Wednesday, Oct 28: Parish Retreat led by Wayne & Kathy Messmer and Jack & Kathi Dayon. In-person Safe Environment training will also take place on the same day. Remember registration is required for the training. 2. Saturday, Oct 10: Baptisms for Fred Hodnik and Erma Streit. 3. Sunday, Oct 11: Health Intention for Fred Hodnik, Jan Nawoj, and Erma Streit. 4. Monday, Oct 12: Health Intention for Tobey Lannert. 5. Tuesday, Oct 13: Health Intention for Rita Hagenbruch. 6. Wednesday, Oct 14: Health Intention for Jack Hagenbruch. 7. Thursday, Oct 15: Health Intention for Gretchen Burroughs and Frederick Heldring.
Respect Life Month Information
Archbishop Grob emphasized the dignity of all human life from conception through natural death. Watch his important message on the legalization of assisted suicide on the parish website homepage. Let us reflect on the value of every life as beloved sons and daughters of God.
Eucharistic Adoration & Rosary Schedule
Join us for Silent Adoration on Tuesdays at Holy Cross-Bristol from 10:00-11:00am. Flame of Love Rosary is held in the church on Wednesdays at St. Alphonsus from 10:00-11:00am. Enjoy the Rosary in the Prayer Garden on Thursdays at St. Alphonsus from 6:30-7:30pm (Weather permitting).
🏰 Saint Teresa of Avila
Saint Teresa of Avila, a Doctor of the Church and master of the spiritual life, reveals to us that true prayer is simply an intimate conversation with the One who we know loves us. Her writings stand as a timeless guide into the interior castle of the soul, teaching us that in the quiet depths of our hearts, God abides as our steadfast friend, strength, and ultimate peace. As we journey through the days of this novena in her honor, we ask her intercession to kindle a passionate desire for prayer in our daily lives. May her courage and unwavering faith remind us that "God alone suffices," filling our hearts with trust, surrender, and deep spiritual clarity.
🕊️ San Francisco de Asís: La alegría de la sencillez y la paz
La vida de San Francisco de Asís es un canto luminoso a la humildad, al desprendimiento de lo superfluo y al amor apasionado por Cristo. En su abrazo a la pobreza y en su fraternidad con toda la Creación, nos enseña que la verdadera libertad y la paz del corazón nacen de despojarse de las vanidades del mundo para llenarse únicamente de la presencia de Dios. Que su ejemplo nos inspire a vivir con alegría sencilla, a reconocer el rostro del Señor en nuestro prójimo y a convertir nuestra vida cotidiana en un instrumento de su paz.