Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 9-1-24
“… but their hearts are far from me.” / “… pero su corazón está lejos de mí.” It is easy to pay God lip service, but our hearts?… Today´s Gospel passage shows the tension between Christ and the Pharisees, between a pure, undivided heart and the false appearances of worship. “Their hearts are far from me.” All […]
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 9-1-24
Hay muchas maneras de reflexionar sobre las Escrituras. Una forma es elegir un pasaje de los Evangelios. Para los “principiantes” el Evangelio según San Marcos podría ser el más fácil. Comienza orando al Espíritu Santo. Lee y lee de nuevo un pasaje. Trata de imaginar la escena: el entorno — los árboles —cielo— el suelo, […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 9-1-24
There are many ways to reflect on Scripture. One way is to choose a passage from the Gospels. For “beginners” the Gospel according to St. Mark might be the easiest. Begin by praying to the Holy Spirit. Read and re-read a passage. Try to picture the scene: the environment — trees —sky— ground, the weather, […]
Religious Education Registration 2024-2025
Late Fee of $20 will be added to the Registration after August 14th.Registration is by appointment ONLY.Call the RE office at 815-547-7633 NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BEACCEPTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 4th !
Pilgrimage to Champion, Wisconsin
Join Fr. Sabo on a Parish Pilgrimage toThe National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion WisconsinMonday, October 7, 2024
Symbolon Study
Coming this Fall! A Parish-wide journey featuring the new Symbolon. Just released! Fall more deeply in love with the Faith in this beautiful and compelling examination of all that we profess to believe. Examine the Faith in light of Scripture, the teachings of the Church, and Virtual Pilgrimages to many shrines throughout the United States. Each […]
Office Closed for Labor Day
In recognition of the Labor Day Holiday, the parish office will be closed on Monday, September 2nd, and will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3rd. Thank You!
Life Chain
Boone County, IllinoisMain Street Bridge(Located between Lincoln Ave. and Meadow St.)Sunday, October 6th, 20242:00—4:00 p.m.Let’s stand together for life!
Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection 8-30-24
21st Friday in Ordinary time, yr 2, August 30, 2024 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13 As Catholic Christians during the year of an election, we are lambasted with information that may or may not be truthful. At the very least, there may be a truth somewhere in the message. But it is […]