We invite you to join us for a virtual journey through the Holy Land and make Jesus the center of your life by joining us for Jesus: The Way, the Truth, and the Life, a 10-week program that explores the entirety of Jesus’ life and what he means for us as Catholics today. Our parish will begin the Jesus study on October 6 at 7PM. Participants will meet every week to view an engaging video presentation by Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Jeff Cavins, and Edward Sri, followed by a lively group discussion and fellowship. For more information or to register, contact Judy Kreczmer at 815-353-6562 or [email protected] We hope you can join us! (Registration form is available by clicking the title).

Catholic Charities has asked for assistance again this year in helping those in need this holiday season. Due to the unusual nature of 2020, they have requested all gifts be in the form of gift cards in increments of $25 to stores accessible to most people and that carry a variety of items, including food. Please turn in gift cards by Sunday, December 6th. Gift cards may be dropped in the collection at Mass, dropped off at the office, or mailed. Thank you for your generosity!

Father Butler will be leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from November 8-18, 2021. The itinerary includes visits to the Sea of Galilee, Cana, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and more! Enjoy a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, renew your wedding vows in Cana and your baptismal vows in the Jordan River, visit the spot where Christ was born, enjoy quiet time in the Garden of Gethsemane, tuck a prayer in the Wailing Wall. For full details and a brochure, just click the title to be taken to the Select International Tours site.