eNews: February 26, 2020

eNews: February 26, 2020

26 Feb 2020 | Posted by: chadmin

Ash Wednesday is February 26. One Mass left at St. Philomena at 5:30pm.

During Lent, Father David will offer an additional daily Mass at 5:30pm. From Monday-Thursday there will be an additional confession time at 6pm. On Fridays we will have Stations of the Cross at 6pm.

St. Philomena Parish offers a Montessori preschool for 3-year-old children, September-May, three days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We offer a program in the morning (8-11am) and afternoon (12-3pm). Admission packets are available in the parish office. Completed registration forms and deposit are due to the parish office by February 28.

When Jesus fed the 5,000, he said, “Give them some food yourselves.” Reflect on the challenge of global hunger. How can you contribute to support the hungry in your community? Visit crsricebowl.org for more. Rice Bowls are available at each entrance to church and the parish office.

Join us for Dynamic Catholic’s Best Lent Ever and pick up a copy of the book, Rediscover the Saints, at any entrance of the church starting Ash Wednesday. Plus, sign up to receive a short video every day of Lent to help you become the best version of yourself: BestLentEver.com

He is waiting for you. Will you respond to His call? Join Formed for a 40-day journey of welcoming Christ’s tender love, beginning with short, daily videos from Scripture scholar, Dr. Tim Gray. Sign up at https://formed.org/lent

Fish Fry Dinners: Fridays, February 28 & March 13 from 5-7:30pm in the school cafeteria, enter through the gym doors. Carry-outs available, (call-ahead orders are not). Drinks & desserts sold separately.

Tickets for the school’s spring musical, Seussical, Jr., go on sale during office hours (8am-4pm, Mon.-Fri.) at the parish office on Monday, March 2, 2020. The show is held at Peoria Players Theatre. All tickets are $7 each. Be sure to purchase your tickets ASAP because these shows will sell out fast. Dates and show times are: Friday, March 20, at 7:00pm, Saturday, March 21, at 1:30pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, March 22, 1:30pm

The 7th grade students are working hard on the 2020 Hunger Feast. This year’s Hunger Feast will be held on April 1 from 6-7:30pm in the school gymnasium. Tickets will be on sale in the school office for $5 per person, available to parents beginning February 28 through March 5, and to the public beginning March 6 through March 13. There are only 150 tickets available, so don’t wait to purchase yours. Just as a reminder, children 10+ will be allowed at the Hunger Feast. We hope you’re able to join us in bringing awareness and helping end world hunger.

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