eNews: July 10, 2019

eNews: July 10, 2019

10 Jul 2019 | Posted by: chadmin

PTO’s annual used uniform sale will take place in the parish center basement on July 16 from 4-7pm and July 17 from 10am-12pm. Everything is half price on July 17th. If you donated you should receive an email with early shopping details. Questions contact Mandy Meier 369-8940. Help is needed with set up and at the sale, please sign up on the SignUpGenius page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4EAAAE2DA1FA7-uniform1

Thank you to everyone who attended the June 28 concert by the Peoria Municipal Band. It was another amazing event. We collected $1,065 for the band’s future efforts. The band is grateful for the continued support from our community.

St. Philomena Festival information can be found at https://www.stphils.com/school/schools-fall-festival/ Be sure to check in for information about this year’s Festival. Festival hours are: Thursday, 5-10pm; Friday, 5-11pm; and Saturday, 12-11pm.

Interested in being a sponsor for this year’s Festival? There are several different levels: $100, $250, $500 and $1000; but donations at any level are accepted. For details, contact Jim LeFante at jlefante@lefantelaw.com

The 2019 Festival big tent entertainment schedule is as follows: 8/8: Joe Stamm Band, 8/9: Dexter O’Neal and the Funkyard, 8/10: Jammsammich

Festival volunteer sign up has started! Be sure to get your prime time by signing up today! Use the links below or go to the Festival webpage above.

Games https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080948a5ab2aa0ff2-20191

Food Tent and Ticket Booth https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080948a5ab2aa0ff2-20192

Festival carnival ride tickets can still be purchased at pre-sale prices in the parish office, Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm and Friday from 8am-12pm.

Sunday Faith Formation is for our parish children in grades PreK-8 who do not attend St. Philomena School. If you are a returning family, please watch your email for registration instructions. Classes begin on September 8 with a parent meeting. If you are new to Faith Formation or have questions, contact Father David Richardson or Jenny Witt at faithformation@stphils.com or call the parish office.

To help communicate information about the Cause and Beatification for Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, the diocese has launched a new website: celebratesheen.com. All are invited to visit the tomb in the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, 607 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria: Monday-Friday, 12 – 2pm; Saturday, 3 – 6pm and Sunday, 9am – 2pm.

Amazon’s Prime Day Deals on July 15 & 16 will feature one-of-a-kind deals exclusively for Prime members. This is one of the biggest shopping days of the year on Amazon. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/37-0794772 and Amazon will donate to St. Philomena Church & School. Don’t forget to purchase your Amazon Scrip to use when shopping on Amazon!

The monthly blessing of expectant mothers and couples trying to conceive is every second Sunday after the 9am Mass. The next blessing is July 14. Meet a representative from Elizabeth Ministry at the statue of Mary and the priest will join you for the blessing.