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Pastor’s Letter: March 19, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: March 19, 2023

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The March 19 bulletin is available online. Dear friend, On this 4th Sunday of Lent, the RCIA class receives the 2nd Scrutiny.  Over the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent ,the Church celebrates the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Scrutinies with those who will join the Church at Easter. These Scrutinies date back to the early days of the Church....

Pastor’s Letter: December 4, 2022

Pastor’s Letter: December 4, 2022

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The December 4 bulletin is available online. Dear friend, At the Masses this weekend, I will use a new Chalice and Ciborium purchased by Bishop Lou Tylka for the Diocese of Peoria. The Bishop has asked all the priests of the Diocese to celebrate a public Mass with the Chalice. This past year, the Bishops of the United States launched...

Pastor’s Letter: November 27, 2022

Pastor’s Letter: November 27, 2022

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Dear friend, Last weekend, the Diocese had a bulletin insert about the Growing Disciples Pastoral Planning Process. In his first year in the Diocese of Peoria, Bishop Lou noticed some common themes as he traveled the Diocese. In a truly heartfelt way, Bishop Lou listened to the concerns and joys of the clergy and laity of the Diocese. This listening...