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Women’s Care Center Support

Women’s Care Center Support

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The Women’s Care Center was damaged by a fire in the early morning hours of May 3, 2021. It has been determined that the fire was set intentionally. The staff has dug in and not missed a beat to serve the women and children in our community who need them. Please pray for everyone affected. St. Philomena Parish has supported...

Pastor’s Letter & May 16 Bulletin

Pastor’s Letter & May 16 Bulletin

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The May 16 bulletin is available online. Dear friend, As Illinois enters the “bridge phase” to the “Phase 5” full capacity reopen, there a few changes we will make at St. Philomena. As announced last week, we will no longer use Eventbrite to schedule weekend Mass attendance. The scheduling process worked well throughout the year, but the hassle started to...

Randy Simmons Race for PND

Randy Simmons Race for PND

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Randy Simmons was a parishioner of St. Philomena and a long-time educator and coach in the Peoria schools. One of his dreams was for all kids to have the opportunity for a Catholic education. The Randy Simmons Race for PND 5K Run/Walk was established in his memory to keep that dream alive. The very first Randy Simmons Tuition Assistance Scholarship...