eNews: September 25, 2019

eNews: September 25, 2019

25 Sep 2019 | Posted by: chadmin

All women of the parish (women of both the church and school) are invited to our Women’s Nights to share faith, fellowship and fun. We welcome and invite all generations of women from St. Philomena. Registration is not required, but you are welcome to let us know to expect you. We meet in the banquet room of the parish center at 7pm.  Thursday, October 10, Return of BINGO! Feel free to come and play or just socialize. Everyone will receive one card and can play additional cards for a $1 donation. Hope to see you there!

40 Days for Life: This weekend we will begin taking sign ups for our 40 Days for Life day of prayer at Planned Parenthood on Sunday, October 20. Stop at the table after Mass.

AUCTION DONATIONS:  Want to donate an item to this year’s auction but need some ideas? A Sign Up Genius has been created to make it easy for you to pick from a list of popular items. Please visit our website for the Sign Up Genius. Items can be dropped off after all weekend Masses through October 4 or in the school or parish offices or by the playground at express pick up. Please reach out to Liz Renick, lizbecky@mac.com, with any questions.  See you in WONDERLAND on November 9!

St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Friends of the Poor Fundraiser The support of our parishioners has allowed us to help many families with utility bills or rent payments. Now SVDP needs funds for the longer term ministry to help families in Central Peoria neighborhoods. Friends of the Poor is an annual fund raising event and St. Philomena volunteers need your help in meeting our goal. Cash or checks payable to Society of SVDP can be put in an envelope with “Friends of the Poor” plus your name and address written on the outside. Donations can be placed in weekend collection or mailed to the parish office by October 4. All parishioner donations will help families in our neighborhoods. All who donate will receive a letter from the event coordinator. The St. Philomena SVDP group will also be eligible to obtain grants from this national event to help even more families. Questions to Mary 309-229-4154.

Fall Adult Study – Treasure in Clay: The Teachings of Archbishop Fulton J Sheen meets each Wednesday from 6:30-8pm in the parish center banquet room. For a list of topics visit our website  Contact Jenny Witt (jwitt@stphils.com/309-682-8642) to reserve child care needs.

Tiny Tigers Moms’ Group meets Fridays, 10-11:30am. Join other mothers of young children under the age of 5 for a time to be inspired, rest, and renewed as a wife, mother, and daughter of God. Lap babies are welcome, childcare provided for children walking through age 5. Come to the parish center. Please register in advance so we know to expect you and your children. Details and online registration available on our website at: https://www.stphils.com/church/faith-formation/women/

RCIA: Interested in learning more about your Catholic faith? Do you or someone you know need to be Confirmed? Do you know someone who wants to become Catholic? Our Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) classes are something you’ll want to check out. Class meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm in the banquet room of the parish center. No RSVP necessary unless you need child care. For additional questions contact Father David.  Details can also be found online at https://www.stphils.com/church/ .

On October 5 & 6 we will have our annual diaper drive for the Christ Child Society. Bring diapers in sizes newborn and 1 to the pack-n-play in the main vestibule that weekend for the Society. The Christ Child Society is a charitable organization that provides at-risk families with essentials for their newborn infants through area hospitals and clinics. Anyone interested in learning more about the mission of CCS or becoming a member, please contact Kay Gray at 688-1335 or Paula Rezac at 688-2858.

Men’s Club October Meeting Thursday, October 3 at 6pm, Parish Center. If you have not joined yet this year, you can do so at this meeting. Annual dues are only $10. Plus, free dinner with your paid membership. Yum! Did you know that each time you attend a Men’s Club meeting you have a chance to win cash? You read that correctly. This month’s pot? About $700. Free dinner and a chance to win cash. Don’t miss it!