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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary – Holy Day of Obligation

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mary – Holy Day of Obligation

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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is August 15 and a Holy Day of Obligation. If the Mass times at St. Philomena are not convenient for you, below is a list of Mass times in the Peoria area on the August 14 vigil (V) as well as the August 15 Holy Day (HD). St. Philomena: V 5:30pm; HD 7am, 8am,...

Pastor’s Letter: October 1, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: October 1, 2023

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Dear friend, Last weekend, I gave a brief update on the Growing Disciples Pastoral Planning initiative. Bishop Lou launched Growing Disciples last year to address some of the ongoing challenges that we face as a local church. Changing demographics in Illinois are a clear challenge for many organizations, including the Church. Not only do we have a declining population in...

Thank you from Father Patrick

Thank you from Father Patrick

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Dear St. Philomena Community, I am enjoying my first assignment as a priest at St. Mary's in Moline and Alleman High School. We had an eventful first week as we welcomed Bishop Lou for a Confirmation, celebrated baptisms and a quinceañera, and honored the Sacred Heart of Jesus with Mass, a Eucharistic Procession, a few hours of Confessions, and all-night Adoration...