Recent News

Veterans Day Mass

The students and staff of St. Philomena School invite all veterans of the parish and veterans who are loved ones of our parishioners to our annual Veterans Day Mass on Thursday, November 8 at 9:00 a.m. in St. Philomena Church. Following Mass we will have a veteran share his story with us and a special presentation prepared by our students.

Christmas Greens & Wreaths Sale: October 25-November 1

The PTO’s annual Christmas greens and wreaths sale kicks off today, October 25. Order forms are available through the school email, in the church, or parish office. Volunteers will be at Mass October 27 & 28 (except 7:30pm) to collect orders and answer questions. Orders with payment can also be brought to the parish center during the week or sent to the school office. Items will be available for pickup in the rectory garage Thanksgiving weekend and the Monday after Thanksgiving.

Junior High Student to Perform with ILMEA District II Band

A big congratulations to Eddie Couri! Eddie auditioned for Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District II band last Saturday in Geneseo, and he has been accepted. On November 10 there is a festival at Augustana College where he will rehearse all day, and perform a concert in the early evening with other 7th-9th graders from District II (Illinois side of the Quad Cities to Ottawa with Peoria being one of the most southern cities). This is a great honor.

Trunk or Treat 2018

TRUNK OR TREAT is Sunday, October 28 from 1:00-3:00pm! If you would like to volunteer to help, please use our Sign Up Genius page: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c44a4ad2ba4fb6-trunk

Gate will open at 1:00pm. Enter campus at the Twelve Oaks entrance north of the rectory / back of the parish center. Entry fee is a donation to the Women’s Care Center: newborn blankets, pacifiers, teething rings, board books, printed onesies, diapers, baby wipes… Volunteers will be at the gate to collect your donation.

Trunk or Treating will begin at 2:30pm. Be sure to have enough treats for 400 little goblins. Open to ALL parish families, not just school.