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Pastor’s Letter: January 14, 2024

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...

Pastor’s Letter: January 7, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: January 7, 2024

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Dear friend, I hope you had a Blessed Christmas and New Year! This is a true time of gratitude and thanksgiving for all we’ve received, for divine assistance and blessing, and to be a time of hopeful expectation for a better tomorrow. Like all of you, my prayer and way of praying changes over time. The reality is that different...

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

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....