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Randy Simmons Race for PND

Randy Simmons Race for PND

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Randy Simmons was a parishioner of St. Philomena and a long-time educator and coach in the Peoria schools. One of his dreams was for all kids to have the opportunity for a Catholic education. The Randy Simmons Race for PND 5K Run/Walk was established in his memory to keep that dream alive. The very first Randy Simmons Tuition Assistance Scholarship...

Message from Father David

Message from Father David

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July 17, 2020 Dear friends, We have all seen an uptick in the Covid-19 cases in our local area. As a doctor recently said to me, at some point we are all coming into some kind of proximity to this virus. St. Philomena Church was notified that a person who attended Mass on Sunday, July 12 at 9am, tested positive...

Pastor’s Weekly Letter & Bulletin, July 12

Pastor’s Weekly Letter & Bulletin, July 12

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The July 12 bulletin can be found online by clicking here.    Dear friend, This week I have the annual retreat with the Junior Clergy, those priests ordained ten years or less. The retreat is an opportunity for the priests to socialize, pray and recuperate once a year. Bishop Jenky started the Junior Clergy group just before I was ordained...