eNews: July 24, 2019

eNews: July 24, 2019

24 Jul 2019 | Posted by: chadmin

Our Lost and Found bin is overflowing and we will soon need to empty the bin. Please take a look and claim anything that might be yours: reading glasses, books, mittens, hats, toys, children’s toys, prayer books….

Tiger Nation 5k/1mile Walk/Run has been cancelled due to estimated costs. If you previously registered and paid online, your payment will be refunded. Thank you for your interest.

Fall sports (soccer, golf, cross country, girls basketball) registration for St. Philomena School is still open. Register and pay online at www.leaguelineup.com/stphilsathletics. Soccer is open to registered parishioners of St. Philomena Parish who do not attend St. Philomena School. This only applies to soccer.

Below shows our most recent ADA totals. There is time to give to the 2019 campaign. Cards can be found near the bulletins or in the parish office. Each and every donation matters. Remember, any money donated over our goal comes back to the parish directly and any shortfall is the responsibility of the parish to pay from our ordinary giving. Contact the parish office if you have questions. Thank you for your support. Goal: $128,019 Pledged: $95,666 Paid: $61,206

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 is open.  Use the links below or go to the Festival webpage above. Sign ups will also be taken after Mass this weekend (except 7:30pm).

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; as well as after Mass this weekend (except 7:30pm).

Registration for the Festival bags tournament is now open.

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.

Part-time cafeteria worker position available at Peoria Notre Dame High School.  Contact Beth Fleming at 691-8741 or b.fleming@pndhs.org