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Pastor’s Letter: January 21, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: January 21, 2024

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Dear friend, This Sunday at the 11 am Mass our 8th grade Confirmation candidates will receive the Rite of Election/Acceptance or the Signing of the Senses. This liturgical rite during the Mass both allows the individual candidate to publically express the desire to be Confirmed as an adult Catholic and for the sponsors to pledge to support his/her faith journey....

Pastor’s Letter: January 14, 2024

Pastor’s Letter: January 14, 2024

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After the Feast of the Epiphany, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord and enters Ordinary Time. The Season of Ordinary Time is split in two sections throughout the year: between Epiphany and Lent, and from Pentecost to Advent. The Ordinary Time of the Church calendar year is when the Church focuses on the calling of...

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

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On January 1 the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God. This is typically a holy day of obligation. However, in 2024 it falls on a Monday and not a day of obligation. If you'd like to attend Mass for this holy day, below is a schedule of Mass times in the Peoria area. St. Philomena: 9:00 a.m....