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Pastor’s Letter: June 19, 2022

Pastor’s Letter: June 19, 2022

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The June 19 bulletin is now available online. Dear friend, Happy Father’s Day! This weekend gives us the opportunity to thank our fathers for their love and sacrifice. Whether our fathers are currently enjoying their eternal reward in heaven or they are a phone call away, it is part of the Church’s prayer to reflect in thanksgiving. I am personally...

Pastor’s Letter: June 5

Pastor’s Letter: June 5

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The June 5, 2022 bulletin is now available online.  Dear friends, Happy Feast of Pentecost! Prior to the New Testament celebration of the Holy Spirit coming from Heaven in tongues of fire, the Old Testament Pentecost celebrated the Torah and harvest. The Torah, or the Law given to Moses, represents the Divine will of God for the people. Celebrating the...

Pastor’s Letter: May 29

Pastor’s Letter: May 29

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The May 29, 2022 bulletin is now available online.  Dear friend, On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Bishop Lou ordained four men to the Transitional Diaconate. They will serve as Deacons for one year and then be ordained priests for the Diocese of Peoria. One of the new deacons is a parishioner at St. Philomena. After his ordination, he served at...