New Year Blessing
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A longstanding tradition within the Catholic Church is to bless one’s house with blessed chalk and holy water on or around the Feast of the Epiphany. While this blessing can be done by anyone in their own homes, we priests are offering to come over and bless them for you. The blessing consists of using holy water to bless the...
Pastor’s Letter: January 14, 2024
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After the Feast of the Epiphany, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and enters Ordinary Time. The Season of Ordinary Time is split in two sections throughout the year: between Epiphany and Lent, and from Pentecost to Advent. The Ordinary Time of the Church calendar year is when the Church focuses on the calling of...
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
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On January 1 the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is typically a holy day of obligation. However, in 2024 it falls on a Monday and not a day of obligation. If you'd like to attend Mass for this holy day, below is a schedule of Mass times in the Peoria area. St. Philomena: 9:00 a.m....
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