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Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan

Growing Disciples Pastoral Plan

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"Since coming to the “Heart of Illinois,” Bishop Louis Tylka has experienced firsthand the faith and good works of our priests, religious and laypeople, and he has listened to the people of the Diocese of Peoria. In response to what he has learned, Bishop Tylka has commissioned a pastoral planning process called Growing Disciples, with the goal of moving further...

Adoration Chapel: Closed for Triduum

Adoration Chapel: Closed for Triduum

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The Adoration Chapel at St. Philomena will be closed during the Triduum. The doors will lock at 6:30 p.m. on Holy Thursday and reopen after the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday. The church will be open after Holy Thursday Mass for several hours. The church will will also be open throughout the day on Good Friday for personal reflection and...

Holy Week & Easter 2023

Holy Week & Easter 2023

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Below is our schedule of Masses and services for Holy Week 2023. Palm Sunday (April 2): Vigil, (Saturday): 4:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 7:30 p.m.   Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Mass: 7:00 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Confession: 6:00 p.m.   Holy Thursday (April 6) Mass of the Lord's Supper: 7:00 p.m. (no morning Mass) Confession: 8:00...

Lenten Schedule 2023

Lenten Schedule 2023

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During Lent, Father David will offer additional daily Mass and confession times. Each Monday-Friday, beginning February 23, there will be an additional Mass at 5:30 p.m.  Also Monday-Friday, confession will be heard at 5 p.m. On Fridays, Stations of the Cross will be prayed at 6 p.m., following the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Our seventh graders will present their Living Stations...