COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF CATHOLIC EVENTS!!!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DR. RAY WITH DINNER, LIVE AUCTION MAY 14
Come to the Chateau in Bloomington to see Dr. Ray Guarendi, the host of The Doctor is In. ALL EXCESS PROCEEDS from this event go directly toward the Catholic Spirit Radio building purchase fund. His regular program airs at 12PM weekdays, but his speech in Bloomington will not be broadcast on radio. For more info or to sign up go to: www.catholicspiritradio.com/newsletter
BUS TRIP: Catholic Spirit Radio is hosting a Wisconsin pilgrimage on August 10-12, 2026 to The Basilica of St. Josaphat (Year of St. Francis Indulgence Site) in Milwaukee, Holy Hill – Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Hubertus, The Shrine of Our Lady of Champion in Franken, and The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in LaCrosse. There will be pickups in Normal and Rockford. For questions, please contact Carolyn Wenning at (309) 830-4164 or Kathy Fulton at (309) 828-6554. Register before April 15, to recieve a $100 discount on the trip cost. Hotel stay and most meals are included when you pay for the trip. If you just want to learn more info about it or if you also want to sign up, go to: https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/lentin-pilgrimage
THURSDAYS - BIBLE STUDY @ COMET TO OUR BUILDING OR STREAM ON ZOOM..IT'S NOT AIRED ON RADIO
Join Catholic Spirit Radio in Normal (or via Zoom) for their bible study Thursdays at 6:30PM. Discernment of the Spirits offers practical methods for spiritual growth. Fr. Timothy Gallagher shares St. Ignatius rules of discernment. Call or text Tony at 309-750-9062 or email perio2000@frontier.com
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BELOW ARE EVENTS LED BY OTHER CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS/PARISHES THAT WE RESEARCH & LIST FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE IN CASE YOU WISH TO ATTEND
APRIL – STORK SHOP DONATIONS
Looking for another way to participate in almsgiving during Lent? OSF HealthCare Women’s Health Clinic in Forsyth is accepting donation for its Stork Shop program, including new or gently used baby clothing up to 18 months, baby toys & bouncers, and other clinic wishes found at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/24S8M77000JSH?ref_=wl_share Money donations are not being accepted at this time. Drop off M-F 8-4:30 at OSF Forsyth Clinic, 845 South Route 51 or call 217-443-5697
APRIL 17-19 - IGNATIAN MEN'S SILENT RETREAT
An Ignatius silent Men's retreat will be offered in Barrington, IL led by Father Mitch Pacwa, host of EWTN Live, EWTN Open Line Wednesday and Scripture & Tradition. His retreat topic will be psalms of glory, exploring their historical context and connection to the 4th Week of the Spiritual Exercises—the joy of Christ’s Resurrection. To register: https://jesuitretreat.org/retreats/april-17-19-2026/register
APRIL 18 - WOMEN'S PRAYER BREAKFAST, LIVE MUSIC, SPEECH (HUNTLEY, IL)
All women are welcome to a prayer breakfast from 9AM-12PM at the parish hall at St. Mary Church in Huntley, IL. It's led by A ministry for women, known as the Magnificat. It will include live music. Guest speaker is Father Sean Grismer, a priest from Hartland-Woodstock, IL known for his podcast "Dose of the Ghost". For more info, go to https://magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/il-mchenry/
APRIL 25 - CENTRAL CATHOLIC EUCHRE FUNDRAISER
At the Central Catholic High School gymnasium in Bloomington, there will be a Euchre fundraiser to help kids in the community get new shoes. There is a $10 entry fee per person. First prize is a $100 gift card of their choice. 2nd prize is a $50 gift card of their choice. Third prize is Central Catholic Saints gear of their choice.
MAY 1 - 3 - RACHEL'S VINEYARD: HEAL EMPTY FEELINGS AFTER ABORTION (JOLIET DIOCESE)
Married couples, mothers, fathers, grandparents and siblings of aborted children, as well as persons who have been involved in the abortion industry have come to Rachel's Vineyard to find peace and inner healing Friday may 1 thru Sunday, May 3. The retreat is an opportunity to examine your abortion experience, identify the ways that the loss has impacted you in the past and present, and helps to acknowledge any unresolved feelings that many individuals struggle with after abortion. The Rachel’s Vineyard strictly respects confidentiality and privacy. For info, prayer or registration, contact 815-370-8118 or 815-634-3796 or call Rachel's vineyard national hotline: 877-HOPE4ME. For more info: www.rachelsvineyard.org or https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/images/Joliet%20RV%202026%20flyer.jpg
MAY 24 - FIRST MASS OF FATHER BLAKE MILLER (BLOOMINGTON)
Blake Miller will celebrate his first Mass at Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington. Mass time is not announced yet.
BELOW ARE EVENTS OCCURRING EVERY MONTH
1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - JOIN A CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY GROUP
At 9AM, the "Carmelite Spirituality Group" will meet at historic St. Patrick's Catholic Church in the parish hall, in Bloomington. Is God calling you to become a Third Order Lay Carmelite? Do you want to learn more about the Carmelite way? If you are 18 years or older, and a Catholic in good standing, you are invited to attend the meetings held every 1st Saturday of the month. For details, please contact / RSVP - Lorrie at LittlewayofCarmel@gmail.com
2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH – PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
All are welcome at Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Bloomington at 4:15PM. They will pray the rosary, divine mercy chaplet and other prayers for current priests and for future priestly vocations.
4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH - SECULAR FRANCISCAN MEETING (NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME)
Have you been thinking about following Christ in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi? If so, you are invited to visit the St Margaret of Corona Fraternity. They are an Order of Franciscan Seculars who meet the fourth Sunday of each month in the St Mary's of Bloomington Parish Hall (lower level below church) from 2:00 to 4:00PM. Do you want to promote peace, love, charity and goodness in your life? Then, you are welcome to come & see if this is the path to your journey of simplicity and community.
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