Dear St. Philomena Parish Family,
This week I was set to be back at the seminary for my continuing education. I got derailed by allergies and ended up with a couple extra rest days—I was sorry to miss some of the week! It is always such a wonderful opportunity for me to pray, learn, and talk with priests from around the country. One thing I’m sorry to have missed this week was our Hunger Feast. Our school 6th graders have been focused on hunger for their service this year, including doing some fundraising to help support those in need. This week, during their celebration, our 6th graders presented checks of $700 to Sophia’s Kitchen and to Fr. Albert for helping his home area villages in Tanzania. Great job 6th grade!
As we continue our look at the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, today we look at how the Sacrament comes to us, along with some practical questions. Quoting the Council of Trent, our Catechism states: “This sacred anointing of the sick was instituted by Christ our Lord as a true and proper sacrament of the New Testament. It is alluded to indeed by Mark, but is recommended to the faithful and promulgated by James the apostle and brother of the Lord” (CCC, 1511). Some might be familiar with this passage from James 5:14-15…“Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven.”
We see in the Scriptures that the Apostles (and successors) share in the ministry of healing through the gift of Priesthood. This gift is continued through the ordination and ministry of priests. Like our other Sacraments, we believe that through the hands..
Deacon Blake Ordination Information Deacon Blake’s Ordination to the Priesthood is fast approaching! Please continue to pray for him. Since it is so near, we want to share information with you about Masses and blessings... Read More
BEATIFICATION DETAILS OF ARCHBISHOP FULTON J. SHEEN “With great joy and deep gratitude to God, I am pleased to announce the Mass for the Beatification of the Venerable Servant of God, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen,... Read More
Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, This week I was set to be back at the seminary for my continuing education. I got derailed by allergies and ended up with a couple extra rest days—I was... Read More
Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Blessings be in your hearts today! What a grace-filled week we had here at St. Philomena! Our First Communion celebration last Sunday was so joyful—it is always so inspiring to... Read More
Dear St. Philomena Parish Family, Continued Easter Blessings to you all! As I am writing this, we are preparing for our First Communion celebration this coming Sunday afternoon. What a great joy! I am always... Read More
St. Philomena Parish is a Catholic Church with a parochial elementary grade school in an established family neighborhood in the heart of Peoria, IL.
Our mission is to proclaim our faith in Jesus Christ through worship, sacraments, education and community life. Each parishioner is invited to understand, embrace, and communicate the truth of Catholic Christianity to our culture.
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.
Monday-Saturday: 8:00 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 7:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
