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Pastor’s Letter: May 7, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: May 7, 2023

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The May 7 bulletin is available online. Dear friend, You have hopefully seen or heard our communication about the ending to the sunset of the Invest in Kids State Tax Scholarship Program. This State initiative of Illinois has been a huge benefit to students seeking a private school education in the State of Illinois. State legislators are currently preparing a...

Adoration Chapel: Closed for Triduum

Adoration Chapel: Closed for Triduum

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The Adoration Chapel at St. Philomena will be closed during the Triduum. The doors will lock at 6:30 p.m. on Holy Thursday and reopen after the Easter Vigil Mass on Saturday. The church will be open after Holy Thursday Mass for several hours. The church will will also be open throughout the day on Good Friday for personal reflection and...

Pastor’s Letter: April 30, 2023

Pastor’s Letter: April 30, 2023

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The April 30 bulletin is available online. Dear friend, This week we celebrate the 4th Week of Easter. The theme of the shepherd is central to the readings. The Old and New Testaments of the Bible often refer to God, Jesus, and religious leaders as shepherds. The lamb was one of the common animals used in the sacrificial offerings to...