COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF CATHOLIC EVENTS!!!
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BIBLE STUDY WITH CATHOLIC SPIRIT RADIO
"The Bible and the Church Fathers" bible study is every Thursday at 6:30-7:45PM. You can join using the program "Zoom" or join in by coming in-person to Catholic Spirit Radio at 108 Boeykens Place in Normal. It costs $20 for 12 sessions and book. Registration required with coordinator Anthony Pecora. Call 309-750-9062 or email him at Perio2000@frontier.com
MARCH 31, APRIL 7 - FISH FRY @ CATHOLIC ORG.- K OF C (BLOOMINGTON)
A Catholic organization, the Knights of Columbus (Council #574) in Bloomington, will host a weekly fish fry. It starts at 5:30PM. It serves until 7PM or when food runs out. Each meal includes dinner & a dessert. Adult meals cost $11. Kids cost $5 (fish or grilled cheese)
MARCH 31 - FISH FRY AT PARISH (PONTIAC)
Anybody is welcome from 5PM-7 in St. Mary’s parish hall in Pontiac, to come to Knights of Columbus fish fry. There is seafood chowder, soup, fish sandwich, grilled cheese, dessert and drink. It costs $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. For large families, nobody will be charged more than $35.
MARCH 31 - FISH FRY AT PARISH (DOWNS, IL)
All are welcome at St. Mary’s parish in Downs, IL. They will host a Knights of Columbus fish fry 5 to 7:30PM. The menu includes walleye, sides, desserts, and drinks. There will be pizza and grilled cheese for the kids. The suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger. Meals may be carried out and curbside pickup is available from 4PM to 5.
MARCH 31 - DRIVE-THRU FISH FRY @ PARISH (MT. PULASKI)
A fish fry will be at St. Thomas Acquinas parish in Mt. Pulaski. It costs $12. They will serve Fish, Cheesy Potatoes, Baked beans, Slaw & Cake. Tickets are available at the Parish Office and from any St. Thomas Aquinas Parish member or call Jeanie @ 217-792-5966 or Jennifer @ 217-871-5302 A limited amount of tickets will be available for purchase at the door.
MARCH 31 – FISH FRY AT PARISH (DWIGHT)
All are welcome at St. Mary’s parish in Downs, IL. They will host a Knights of Columbus fish fry 5 to 7:30PM. The menu includes walleye, sides, desserts, and drinks. There will be pizza and grilled cheese for the kids. The suggested donation is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and younger. Meals may be carried out and curbside pickup is available from 4PM to 5.
APRIL 16 - EMAAUS KNIGHTS (7TH THRU 12TH GRADE BOYS)
Young men get together to share in some fun, food, and our faith - just like we do at Emmaus Days! 7th graders thru 12th graders are invited to Emmaus Knights from 4:30-6:30PM at The Emmaus House (2327 W. Heading Ave Peoria). The next event will be May 21. Register at: https://www.wesharegiving.org/App/Form/3fd21d13-a2af-4468-bb80-0b2908187aff
APRIL 29 – FAMOUS SPEAKER SCOTT HAHN & JOHN BERGSMA SPEAKING EVENT
Dr. Scott Hahn & John Bergsma will be presenting from 9AM – 3:30PM at Bloomington's Holy Trinity Church. It costs $35 to go to the event called “The Eucharist: Our Source and Summit.” It includes book sales, Confession & or Adoration time. Click "lunch registration" for a $10 lunch. More info is at
hsp-ht.org/scott-hahn-jeff-bergsma/ Click register at this site: https://stpaulcenter.com/bloomington2023/
ONGOING – EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL VIRTUAL CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
Without having to go anywhere, you can have access to great free talks about Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist that you can play whenever you want. In addition, there are some live talks, too. Imagine for a moment what it could mean for our Church, our families, and the world if we realized that Jesus is present and more powerful than the storm around us. Among the long list of speakers, you may recognize some of them, such as Dr. Gregory Popcak who hosts More2Life on Catholic Spirit Radio. However, the conference is NOT affiliated with Catholic Spirit Radio. It's not too late. Sign up anytime. You'll continue to have access until September 2025. For more info, visit the website and hit the register button: https://go.virtualcatholicconference.com/ERC22
INTERESTED IN BECOMING CATHOLIC
Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Do you know someone who may be interested in learning more about the Catholic faith? Churches are beginning RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults ) courses now. Find out more by contacting a local Catholic Church near you! Catholic Spirit Radio is also available to assist you in finding an RCIA program. Call 309-807-2427 or email office@catholicspiritradio.org (Please share this opportunity with interested or curious people.)
EVENTS THAT OCCUR EVERY MONTH
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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 SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH – PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
All are welcome at Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Bloomington at 3PM. 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 4:00 pm. 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.
MAY 10 - VOCATIONS HOLY HOUR
Come pray for vocatons at a holy hour taking place at St. Vincent de Paul parish in Peoria at 6:30PM.
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