Recent News

Golf Postseason 2023

(UPDATE September 20, 2023) Our boys and girls golf teams solidified a place in IESA history by placing in the first-ever team event for golf at the state finals. The boys came home with a 2nd place trophy and team score of 348, and the girls placed 6th with a team score of 450. Final scoreboards can be viewed on the IESA website: Boys   Girls

We had about 40 students in grades 5-8 participate in golf this year. Matt Coulter is our head golf coach. Paws Up!

(UPDATE September 8, 2023) The Tigers are going to the State Team Finals for golf, in both the girls and boys tournaments. This is quite an accomplishment and we are all so proud of their hard work. The boys won the C Sectional on September 6 and the girls qualified as the at-large team on September 7 after participating in the B Sectional.

On the girls team teeing off on September 14 it will be Bryn Coulter, Molly Gibson, Gloria Hayes and Norah O’Leary. Representing the boys on September 15 will be Joey Alwan, Andrew Best, Nolan Kenny and Alex O’Leary. For more information on the finals, visit iesa.org . Paws up, Tigers!

(August 29, 2023)  Congratulations to members of our golf team who qualified for the 2023 Sectional tournament. They are listed below with their qualifying scores. Boys will play on September 6 at Parkview Golf Course in Pekin. Girls will play September 7 at Madison Golf Course in Peoria. Paws up, Tigers!

Girls: Norah O’Leary – 40; Bryn Coulter – 43; Gloria Hayes – 44; Molly Gibson – 44; Betsy Hayes – 47; Caroline McKee- 50

Boys: Joey Alwan – 32; Alex O’Leary – 33; Nolan Kenny – 36; Charlie McKee- 41; Teddy Kress – 42; Andrew Best – 44

Pray for Hawaii

(August 29, 2023)–The Catholic Diocese of Peoria has asked all schools to show support for our friends in Hawaii through a day of prayer, celebration and donation. In unison with schools across the Diocese, St. Philomena will take part in a “Pray for Hawaii Day.” On September 7, students will be allowed to wear spirit wear or appropriate Hawaiian-themed shirts with their normal uniform pants/shorts. Throughout the day, students will pray for those affected by the wildfires of Hawaii and learn about the Catholic tradition on the islands like the work of St. Damien of Molokai and St. Marianne Cope. 

Additionally, all schools in the Diocese of Peoria will accept donations for relief efforts for those affected by the wildfires. Please feel free to send whatever amount you feel is appropriate on September 7 to be collected and sent along with donations from across the Diocese. If you prefer, click here to make an online donation. 

Please join us all in prayer that day by praying for the intercession of St. Damien to look over those affected by the fires and ensure their safety with the prayer below:

Saint Damien, you ministered to those who were sad and alone. We ask you to open our hearts and minds, to care for the poor, the sick, the weary, and those who feel forgotten. Give us strength, compassion, and faith. Help us to be humble servants like you, filled with the spirit of love. In particular, we ask for your prayers for the people of Hawaii and all who care for them. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Amen. St. Damien of Molokai, Pray for us!

2023 Back to School Spirit Wear

(August 9, 2023) Our online store for spirit wear is open until August 31, 2023 to start the school year. The store will close at 11:59 p.m. on August 31. If you are interested in purchasing spirit wear, please do so prior to that date and time.

Click here to go to the online store.

If you would like to order spirit merchandise such as umbrellas, car magnets, license plate frames and stickers, please click here.

Used Uniform and Sports Equipment Sale

(July 19, 2023) — It’s time to dig out those school uniforms that don’t fit and that sports equipment your kiddos have outgrown for our Used Uniform and Sports Equipment Sale! Drop off your items from July 29-August 6 in the marked bins in the link between the church and parish center. All items should be clean and gently used. Allowed sports donations are those which we offer here at St. Philomena School: softball, soccer, golf, wrestling, volleyball, track, cross country and basketball. Sports shoes are accepted if they are in good, usable condition.

If you would like to help with the sale, contact Amy Capie (bradleygrad2000@yahoo.com). Help is needed sorting items before the sale (week of August 7) and assisting at the sale (August 10 from 5 – 7 p.m. and August 11 from 5 – 6 p.m.).