Category: Faith Formation

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training

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St. Philomena Parish is happy to once again host training for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious education program. This year's courses and dates are: Level 1-B: cost is $225, class meets August 8 (2-6pm) & 9 (9am-3pm), September 23-24 (9am-3pm) & 25 (9-11:30am) and October 21-22 (9am-3pm). Level 2-B: cost is $225, class meets May 30-June 5, 2021...

Novena to St. Joseph

Novena to St. Joseph

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The Feast of St. Joseph is March 19.  On December 8, 2020, Pope Francis named 2021 the Year of St. Joseph.  In anticipation of St. Joseph’s feast day, we started a novena at this morning’s (March 10, 2021) Masses.  St. Joseph is the Patron Saint of the Universal Church, married couples, the family, and of course, workers.  Of the many...

Randy Simmons Race for PND

Randy Simmons Race for PND

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Randy Simmons was a parishioner of St. Philomena and a long-time educator and coach in the Peoria schools. One of his dreams was for all kids to have the opportunity for a Catholic education. The Randy Simmons Race for PND 5K Run/Walk was established in his memory to keep that dream alive. The very first Randy Simmons Tuition Assistance Scholarship...