COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF CATHOLIC EVENTS!!!
1 event led by Catholic Spirit Radio and tons of interesting led by Catholic parish/Catholic organizations
Catholic Spirit Radio is hosting a one day pilgrimage on Tuesday, November 17 to The National Shrine of St. Maximillan Kolbe at Marytown (Year of St. Francis Indulgence Site) in Libertyville, IL and to the National Shrine of St. Jude in Chicago, IL. There will be pickups in Normal and Pontiac. To register, visit catholicspiritradio.com and click on the “Spirit Pilgrimage” tab in the menu. For questions, call Kathy at (309) 828-6554 or Carolyn at (309) 830-4164. Registration deadline is Nov. 5th.
Whether you want to sign up or view more info click this link: https://www.catholicspiritradio.com/spirit-pilgrimage
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you or someone you know curious about learning more about the Catholic faith? Have you heard God’s call to join the Catholic church or are you a Catholic that did not receive the sacrament of Confirmation? Contact a local church/priest near you today to join OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) The faith journey culminates at the holy Easter Vigil. (Participants are always allowed to step out of the process at any point.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TO SUBMIT A CATHOLIC EVENT FOR US TO POST, COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
BELOW ARE EVENTS THAT ARE LED BY OTHER CATHOLIC ORGANIZATIONS OR CATHOLIC PARISHES IN THE CITIES THAT OUR LISTENERS LIVE IN THAT WE RESEARCH & LIST FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE IN CASE YOU WISH TO ATTEND
NOVBER 8-10 — PARISH MISSION (ROCKFORD)
St. Rita Parish in Rockford will hold a parish mission at the church. The “Ready Your Heart” mission nights will start at 7PM preceded by Adoration at 6PM. Father Jewel Aytona of the Fathers of Mercy will speak on topics including Eucharistic amazement and lukewarmness. Free childcare offered. Info: 815-398-0853
NOVEMBER 11 - INSTALLATION MASS OF NEW BISHOP (JOLIET)
At 2PM, the installation Mass for new bishop (Most Reverend Brendan Cahill) will be at Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus in Joliet.
NOVEMBER 11 - VETERANS DAY POTLUCK & MUSIC SENIOR CITIZEN GROUP (CHAMPAIGN)
From 1–3pm, at St. Matthew's in Champaign, the steppin' out seniors group is celebrating a Veterans Day potluck Thanksgiving and a sing-
along of patriotic songs. Veterans Welcome. If you wish, please bring a salad or a dessert to share. If time allows, there
will be the usual games, etc.
NOVEMBER 12 - CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS (CHAMPAIGN)
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Champaign County #1070 will be meeting at 5:30PM at Holy Cross Parish Center in Champaign. All Catholic women 18 and older are invited to join us. Our Court recently participated in the Craft Fair at St. Matthew in raising funds for Children of Hope and Faith. What our court gets from that sale goes to our financial support of our local seminarians.
NOVEMBER 13 - UNCOUPLED CATHOLICS FRIENDSGIVING (BLOOMINGTON)
Uncoupled Catholics are a Bloomington-Normal Area Catholic Singles Social group (of all adult ages) for building friendships and for enjoying local events with other fellow single Catholics. At 6PM, is a Friendsgiving Thanksgiving Potluck. Bring a dish to share. Join "Uncopuled Catholics" GroupMe page to view what others are bringing or for more detailed info contact uncoupledcatholics@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 15 - LIFETEEN: LEARN HOW TO LOVE OUR NEIGHBOR (CHAMPAIGN)
From 6:30–8PM, St. Matthew Parish in Champaign's Lifeteen Night is about how we can follow Jesus’ command to Love Our Neighbor. It sounds simple, but we know from experience that it isn’t, so join them so that we can help each other in this challenge.
NOVEMBER 17 - GRIEFSHARE: SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS (BLOOMINGTON)
All those grieving the loss of a loved one are invited to attend this Surviving the Holidays seminar offered by our GriefShare ministry. Join them at St. Patrick Church of Merna in Bloomington (a.k.a. Most Holy Eucharist parish) at 6:30PM in Room 6.
NOVEMBER 19 - CATHEDRAL SENIORS (JOLIET)
Manny J will be doing a variety show at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet at 12PM. RSVP by November 15 including catered meal $18 per person. Place reservations in collection basket or mail to the parish office or register online at straymond.net All are welcome. Event includes "Split the Pot" and door prizes. If you have questions, contact glenda at 412-999-8854 or email ggumina04@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 21 - MEN'S CONFERENCE (DEKALB)
Great Lakes Catholic Men’s Conference will be 8:50AM-4PM at Holmes Student Center on the campus of Northern Illinois University. It features 3 guest speakers, Confession, Adoration, Mass, exhibits and lunch. Cost: free if you are a priest, or $15 for a deacon, $25 if you are a student (college and younger). Otherwise, it is $60 for anyone else who signs up. Register at parishes around the Rockford diocese or at www.thetalk.org
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.
====================================================================================================
COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW IF YOU'D LIKE US TO POST AN EVENT ON THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR
===========================================================================
