COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF CATHOLIC EVENTS!!!
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BELOW ARE EVENTS LED BY OTHER CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS OR PARISHES
SEPTEMBER 6 - 100TH SEASON CELEBRATION
At 7PM, the Central Catholic High School Saints take their home field in Bloomington against Rantoul's team. There will be a 100th season celebration that evening which includes the game, a halftime event, and a reception.
SEPTEMBER 7 - UNCOUPLED CATHOLICS SUMMER MEET UP
Please come join Uncoupled Catholics (age 35 and up) singles (all Catholics in Bloomington-Normal and surrounding areas are welcome) group for an end of the summer get together. They will meet at 7 pm at Kegler’s Pub in Bloomington for snacks and drinks. They will also be asking for suggestions for future meet ups. Look for the Uncoupled Catholic sign, once you get to the pub, to find them. Please text 312-833-8372 to RSVP or if you have any questions.
SEPTEMBER 16 - PRAISE & MUSIC & HOSPITALITY
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church in Roanoke is hosting an evening of praise music & hospitality at 7pm.
SEPTEMBER 21 - CRAFT FAIR (LOVES PARK)
There will be a craft fair from 9AM to 3PM at St. Bridget's parish hall in Mitchell Hall in the city Loves Park. It's a free event. A canned food donation is appreciated. They will have hourly door prizes. All proceeds benefit the St. Bridget Parish. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Claus 815-505-6515 or StBridgetcraftfair@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 28-29 - LIFE CHANGING CHRIST OUR LIFE CONFERENCE (IOWA)
The eighth life-changing Christ Our Life Conference will be held in the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. They will present topics of critical importance as they maintain and strengthen our faith. Join thousands of like-minded Catholics to celebrate Mass, enjoy time with Jesus in Adoration, avail ourselves to Reconciliation, listen to inspirational speakers, and fill their spirits with music and prayer! World-Class Speakers including Jason Evert, Jeff Cavins and (host of Father Spitzer's Universe) Father Robert Spitzer. Tickets for adults are $30 per person for the entire weekend. Free tickets are available to students aged 23 and under. All tickets may be purchased for either in-person or livestream. For more information and to purchase adult tickets/reserve student tickets, visit ChristOurLifeIowa.com.
ARE YOU 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/voicemail 309-807-2427 or email office@catholicspiritradio.org (Please share this opportunity with interested or curious people.)
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 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.
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 register button: https://go.virtualcatholicconference.com/ERC22
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