COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF CATHOLIC EVENTS!!!
THURSDAYS - BIBLE STUDY @ OUR BUILDING OR STREAM ON ZOOM..IT'S NOT AIRED ON RADIO
Join Catholic Spirit Radio in Normal (or via Zoom) for their next bible study every Thursday at 6:30PM. (It will not be held on Holy Thursday April 2.). Changes in the disposition of our hearts help us to grow in holiness & in our faith. The study, Discernment of the Spirits, helps develop practical methods for your spiritual growth as Fr. Timothy Gallagher shares St. Ignatius rules of discernment. Registration is required. Call or text Tony at 309-750-9062 or email perio2000@frontier.com
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
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MARCH & 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 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.
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/
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.
ONGOING EVENTS
ONGOING- FREE ON BIBLE STUDY ON REVELATION
The Institute of Catholic Culture will provide a 11-week study of the Book of Revelation in a free, comprehensive, online course that provides a biblical context and the historical context needed to understand Revelation's most mysterious symbols, including the 144,000, the 'mark' and 666, the great harlot, and the Heavenly Jerusalem. The course is suitable for both beginners and advanced students. It will be taught by Rev. Sebastian Carnazzo, Ph.D. Registration & details found at: instituteofcatholicculture.org/apocalypse. All sessions are accessible live or on-demand worldwide.
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
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.)
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