Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 9-29-24
I wish all the people of the Lord were prophets / Ojalá todos fueran profetas This line from today´s first reading expresses Moses´ desire for all God´s people to give witness to him. In fact, God wants to give everyone equal access to the gifts He gives His Church. In today´s Gospel, the apostles are […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection/Reflexión para el 9-29-24
We have been reflecting on the importance of the religious formation and education of our children in faith in Jesus and his Church as the rock and solid foundation of their lives to navigate safely in this upside-down world on their journey toward eternal life. We continue to insist that parents are the primary and most important educators and formators of their children in the faith. Religious education is, indeed, an essential ingredient in this. But again, parents are the foremost catechists of their children. St. Thomas […]
Pilgrimage to Champion, Wisconsin
Last Chance to Sign UpFor a Parish Pilgrimage to theNational Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, WisconsinMonday, October 7, 2024All registrations for this pilgrimage must be received and paid for by SEPTEMBER 23rd!ACT NOW! The bus is filling up fast so register ASAP!Registration forms may be picked up in the parish office during normal working hours.WE […]
Annual 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!
Symbol on Study
https://watch.formed.org/symbolon-the-faith-of-the-church/season:1/videos/symbolon-the-faith-of-the-church-trailer Symbolon: The Faith of the Church has begun Wednesdays: 6:30 PM in Connolly Hall (church basement) We are on a transformative journey across America, delving into Catholicism’s rich history, core teachings, and spiritual practices. Come witness the Faith in all its beauty and splendor, as witnessed through the lives of North American Saints and […]
Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual ID Drive (Intellectual Disabilities Drive)THIS WEEKEND, September 20th—22nd. We will be at select locations in Belvidere and Poplar Grove. If you would like to volunteer and help support our local organizations in need, such as ARAC, RAMP, Camp Horizon, and Special Camps, please contact Brian Smith at […]
Permanent Deacon Informational Meeting
Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
HAVE YOU NOTICED? OUR SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES IS ILLUMINATED! Thank you to Michael Key and Thomas Zwiefelhofer for installing the lighting around our shrine. We also want to thank Lucio Rivera for landscaping, and Karen Snyder for her photography! Our Legion of Mary project would not be completed except for the generous […]
PRO-LIFE BABY SHOWER
With October being Respect Life Month, we are asking you to open your hearts in support of women within the Rockford Diocese finding themselves in untimely pregnancies. A crib will be located near the Baptismal Font for collecting baby items throughout the month, which will then be distributed where needed. Examples of needed items are: swaddlers, […]
Fr. Timothy Mulcahey Letter/Carta 9-22-24
If Anyone Would be First, Let Him be the Servant of All / Quien quiere ser el primero que sea el siervo de todos. In today’s Gospel Jesus finds His followers arguing among themselves about who is the greatest among them. Through baptism in Christ we have been inserted into the death and resurrection of the […]