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On Catholic Marriage
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Nm 11:25-29Responsorial Psalm Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14Reading II Jas 5:1-6Gospel Mk 9:38-43, 45, 47-48
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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 May/June
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Extraordinary Minister andLector Schedule July/Aug
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Other LinKS
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Mass Sign-up
Hope Haven Meal Sign-up
Link for Live Streaming Mass on Saturdays at 5:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh1iPkdCl_hQKsCTCA-EVA
Effective immediately, no masks required for vaccinated parisioners. Masks still required
for Extraordinary Ministers when distributing Communion. Mask are also required
at school until the end of the year. -
from the desk of FR Russell(September 19, 2021)
We are grateful for the humility and generosity of our catechists. A warning and guide for us all is given by St. James to keep a healthy perspective: "Beloved: Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and envy foul practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who cultivate peace." Our catechists provide a model and guide for their students and all of us of humble and sincere service to Christ and the common good. St. Thomas Aquinas provides a prayer for our students and for us all: "Almighty God, Give me a deep curiosity about all of your creation; move me to search and to question; give me insight and understanding, a retentive memory and the patience to ponder and to reflect. May I not stop short with knowledge, but proceed to the understanding of heart and the wisdom to view the world with the eyes of faith. Point out the beginning, direct the progress, help in the completion, through Christ our Lord. Amen" (St. Thomas Aquinas).
In Christ, son of Mary
Fr. Russell -
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