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Jena Brooks To Serve as Missionary

Jena Brooks To Serve as Missionary

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Parishioner Jena Brooks recently graduated college and answered “Yes!” to the call from God to be a missionary. Jena is the daughter of Misty and the late Todd Brooks. She will serve for two years with FOCUS, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students. FOCUS places missionaries on college campus to win the hearts of college students, build them in the...

Pastor’s Letter: May 21, 2020

Pastor’s Letter: May 21, 2020

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May 21, 2020 Dear friend, Bishop Jenky released a letter on May 20, 2020 about the Diocesan response to COVID-19. Included with his letter were some guidelines for the churches in the Diocese of Peoria to prepare for opening to the public. Currently, churches are allowed to open for 10 people who desire to attend a funeral, baptism, or marriage....

Pastor’s Letter, for Sunday, March 22, 2020 (written March 17, 2020)

Pastor’s Letter, for Sunday, March 22, 2020 (written March 17, 2020)

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March 17, 2020 Dear friend, We are all adjusting to the new “normal.” Please know of my continued prayers for everyone in the community. We are all making adjustments to daily life. While the Parish Office is currently closed, we are making adjustments to maintain communication with the St. Philomena Community. I prefer to think of this time as one...