Deacon Stu Dobson’s Reflection – September 6, 2024
22nd Friday in Ordinary Time, Yr 2, September 6, 20241 Cor 4:1-5; Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40; Lk 5:33-39 The Psalmist cries out today, “Turn from evil and do good, that you may abide forever; for the Lord loves what is right and forsakes not his faithful ones.” The readings the last few weeks have been focusing […]
Fr. Schuessler’s reflexión para el 9-8-24
Nadie es demasiado viejo para crecer en sabiduría, conocimiento y fe. Espero que los adultos aprovechen de los muchos eventos de formación de fe que se ofrecen aquí. También espero que las clases obligatorias para los padres y padrinos para el Bautismo sean vistas como una oportunidad para crecer en la fe y no simplemente […]
Fr. Schuessler’s Reflection 9-8-24
These days various programs of religious education for children, adolescents and adults begin. No one is too old to grow in wisdom, knowledge and faith. I hope that adults will take advantage of the many faith forming events that are offered here. I also hope that the required classes for parents and godparents for Baptism will be seen as an opportunity to grow in faith and not simply a hoop to be jumped through. Religious education classes for children and […]
Pilgrimage to Champion, Wisconsin
Join Fr. Sabo on a Parish Pilgrimage to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion Wisconsin Monday, October 7, 2024
ANNUAL LIFE CHAIN
Boone County, IllinoisMain Street BridgeLocated between Lincoln Ave. and Meadow St.)Sunday, October 6th, 20242:00—4:00 p.m.Let’s stand together for life!
Symbolon Study
https://watch.formed.org/symbolon-the-faith-of-the-church/season:1/videos/symbolon-the-faith-of-the-church-trailer 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 […]
Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive
The Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual ID Drive (Intellectual Disabilities Drive) during the weekend of 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 […]
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, […]