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NOVEMBER 2 - BOYLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE (ROCKFORD)
Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford holds an open house 10AM-1PM. Tour school & meet faculty. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5ivsm6q6jnib7huDvnHzbdyqxldO6a5oPQA2T3y7KOsOBWg/viewform?pli=1
NOVEMBER 5 - EUCHARIST ADORATION PRAYER, MUSIC & TALK: MATT FALEY (BLOOMINGTON)
Encounter night is a monthly Eucharistic Adoration prayer time event. This month features live music and a talk by Matt Faley, chief of mission for the Diocese of Peoria, is from 7:30 to 8:30PM at St. Patrick Church of Merna in Bloomington (a.k.a. Most Holy Eucharist Parish).
NOVEMBER 9 - PASTA DINNER TO SUPPORT PREGNANCY CENTER (ROCKFORD)
Knights of Columbus Council 470 invites you to St. James Church Beavais Center in Rockford to raise money for Pregnancy Care Center of Rockford. $20 includes dinner and drinks. RSVP to grandknight470@gmail.com no later than October 29. Knights of Columbus
NOVEMBER 8 - MASS OF THANKSGIVING (JOLIET)
A Mass is at St. Carlo Acutis Parish in Crest Hill to celebrate the rich diversity of black & African Americans in the Diocese of Joliet. Reception to follow. For more info, email blackcatholicministry@dioceseofjoliet.org
NOVEMBER 12 - MEN EMBRACING LOSS GROUP (ROCKFORD)
Men Embracing Loss support group meets at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Rockford 6PM-7PM. Widowers come together to support one another through our shared grief. Childcare can be provided. For questions, email menembrasingloss@gmail.com
NOVEMBER 20 - LUNCH & PRIZES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS (JOLIET)
A lunch for seniors 55 years of age & over will be at the Cathedral Commons in Joliet at 12PM. They serve chicken, mashed potatoes, desert, water and more. Reservations due November 16. Place reservations in Sunday collection basket or mail to the parish or register at www.straymond.net/seniors-club
DECEMBER 24-25 CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ON TV (PEORIA-BLOOMINGTON)
This holiday season, WEEK/HOIABC/THE CW will be partnering with area high school musical ensembles to bring you the 3rd Annual “Songs of the Season”. Central Catholic High School Choir from Bloomington will be one of the featured groups. If you have Comcast Xfinity cable, the CW is channel 4, NBC is channel 10 and ABC is channel 8.This one-hour musical celebration will air on:
December 24th and December 31st at: 12pm on The CW; 4pm on HOIABC19; 10pm on WEEK-NBC25
December 25th at: 6am on NBC25-WEEK & HOIABC19 11am on WEEK-NBC25 4pm on NBC25-WEEK.
JANUARY 9-11 RACHEL’S VINEYARD HEALING & HOPE AFTER ABORTION (NORTHERN IL)
If you or someone you know is suffering emotionally or spiritually after an abortion experience, you are invited to attend a confidential Rachel’s Vineyard retreat at Bishop Lane Retreat Center in Rockford.
FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 15, 2026 – BERNADETTE, THE MUSICAL
After a highly successful run in Europe, the U.S. anticipated premiere of "Bernadette|, The Musical has been set! The inspiring musical about the courageous story of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes will be at The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture in Chicago. Preview performances will run February 12 through February18. For tickets, go to https://bit.ly/BernadetteTheMusical or at (312) 820-6250. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. For group sales, please contact the box office or email info@athenaeumcenter.org
BELOW ARE EVENTS OCURRING EVERY WEEK
(WEDNESDAYS) MIÉRCOLES - GRIEFSHARE IN (SPANISH) ESPAÑOL
GRIEFSHARE EN ESPAÑOL ES UN LUGAR SEGURO Y ACOGEDOR DONDE LAS PERSONAS ENTIENDEN SU DOLOR. GRIEFSHARE ES PARA TODOS AQUELLOS QUE ESTÁN DE DUELO POR LA MUERTE DE UNA PERSONA EN SU VIDA, PUEDE SER O NO RECIENTE TU PERDIDA- YA SEA QUE HAYAS EXPERIMENTADO LA PÉRDIDA DE UN CÓNYUGE, PADRE, MADRE, HIJO, HIJA (EN LA INFANCIA, NIÑEZ, ADOLESCENCIA, ADULTO, O ANTES DE NACER), AMISTAD, HERMANOS, COMPAÑERO DE TRABAJO, U OTRO PARIENTE. PROGRAMA DE 13 SESIONES, COMENZANDO EL PROXIMO MIERCOLES 17 A LAS 6 PM EN EL SALON GROTTO DE NUESTRA PARROQUIA. PARA MAS INFORMACION CONTACTAR AL PADRE ADAM STIMPSON EN LA PARROQUIA, Y/ O A BLANCA PINTOR AL 309 433 4583
BELOW ARE EVENTS OCCURRING EVERY MONTH
1st SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH - UNCOUPLED CATHOLICS COFFEE SOCIAL
Uncoupled Catholics are a group of single Catholics from Bloomington-Normal and surrounding communities. Among other get-togethers, they have a Coffee Meet Up at 9AM on the first Saturday of each month at Lvl Up Coffee Bar in Normal. Come meet a great group of Catholic singles! For questions, email uncoupledcatholics@gmail.com.
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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