Recent News

Winter Whimsical Set for January 12, 2019

St. Philomena School presents Winter Whimsical 2019, A Celebration of the Arts on January 12, 2019, in the St. Philomena Parish Center banquet room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with performances beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of entertainment provided by some of Peoria’s top performers, such as Cheri Beever, Bryan Blanks, Bruce Colligan, Barb Couri, and Chip Joyce. You might even see a few St. Philomena alumni. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $30 each and are on sale at the parish office (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) or online by clicking here for an external link. Please note: online sales will be assessed a transaction fee.

All proceeds from Winter Whimsical 2019 will benefit the arts at St. Philomena School. This event sold out last year, so don’t delay. Get your tickets today.

Junior High Science Teacher Awarded Grant

Mrs. Sue Tony, junior high science teacher, was recently informed that her classroom will receive a $371 grant from the PNC Foundation and Ruby K. Worner Charitable Trust. There were 141 proposals and Mrs. Tony’s was one of 37 that were chosen.

The grant money will go toward purchasing supplies for the science unit on The Diversity of Interacting Subsystems with a focus on Mammal and Amphibian  Anatomy.

Thank you, Mrs. Tony, for your continued wise use of resources and congratulations.

December Dinner Out: Portillo’s

Portillo’s for Good Fundraiser, Monday, December 17, 2018 from 4:00-8:00pm. Bring in the flyer or show it on your phone (click here) and 20% of the proceeds will benefit St. Philomena School. Portillo’s is located in the Westlake Shopping Centre at 4412 N Rockwood Dr., Peoria.

November 26: School closed, all activities canceled

Due to the overnight blizzard, school is closed today and all activities are canceled. Stay safe and warm.