Tag: sacraments

Pastor’s Letter: October 1, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: October 1, 2023

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Dear friend, Last weekend, I gave a brief update on the Growing Disciples Pastoral Planning initiative. Bishop Lou launched Growing Disciples last year to address some of the ongoing challenges that we face as a local church. Changing demographics in Illinois are a clear challenge for many organizations, including the Church. Not only do we have a declining population in...

Marriage Retreat

Marriage Retreat

Posted by chadmin

Take a break from daily responsibilities, be inspired, and rest with your spouse.  Join Fr. Adam Cesarek and Fr. David Richardson, chaplains, for a summer marriage retreat at Sacre Coeur Retreat Center in Magnolia, IL. Retreat runs from 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 until 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Couples attending this retreat should be married...

Pastor’s Letter: July 2, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: July 2, 2023

Posted by chadmin

Dear friend, I hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July. This week always feels like the halfway time of summer. In celebration of the day, we will have one Mass at 8am. The Parish Office will be closed on the 3rd and 4th. Certainly we all have much to be thankful with our nation and our faith....