BRADFORD — Long considered one of the most beautiful churches in central Illinois, St. John the Baptist Church, 218 First St., will host a Christmas open house on Sunday, Dec. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m. A mini concert of Christmas songs will be presented at 2:30 p.m. on the original organ, which was built […]
Continue readingROCK ISLAND — Traditional, semi-monastic vespers or evening prayer are being offered at 4:30 p.m. on the Sundays of Advent at St. Mary’s Church, 2208 Fourth Ave. The prayer lasts about 30 minutes, is followed by a simple meal served in Schroeder Hall, and the vespers are being sponsored by the Fathers of St. Joseph, […]
Continue readingGENESEO — St. Malachy’s Church, 595 E. Ogden Ave., will host “A Quick Journey through the Bible” starting Tuesday, Jan. 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. and Thursday, Jan. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Members of neighboring parishes are welcome. For more information, call (309) 944-5393.
Continue readingSt. Valentine’s Parish is sponsoring a raffle to help pay for church roof repairs. A maximum of 500 tickets will be sold for $100 each with the top prize being the choice of a 2013 Hyundai Elantra or a cash prize of $15,000. The drawing will take place on Thursday, Dec. 27. For more information […]
Continue readingMOLINE — Christ the King Parish, 3205 60th St., will offer an Advent reflection series at 7 p.m. on Mondays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, in the Believers Together Center. Topics include “Follow the Star” on Dec. 3 and continue with “Send Your Word” and “Made for Joy.” Dessert and beverages will be served.
Continue readingAt more than 270 years of age, George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” remains evergreen and quite popular — especially in the Peoria area, where people have gathered to sing it on the second Sunday of December for 36 years. That will happen again this year, with the “Sing It Yourself Messiah” scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 9, […]
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Photo Caption: Pictured is Cherry Delight, a recipe from Mary Anne Spannagel of Villa Grove that was published in the 2011 “A Taste of Christmas” section in The Catholic Post. The Catholic Post invites you to share your Christmas memories and recipes with us for our 2012 edition of “A Taste of Christmas.” This special […]
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Photo Caption: A Live Nativity scene will be offered in the Monroe Street parking lot of the Spalding Pastoral Center one hour before and one hour after the Santa Claus Parade through downtown Peoria. The thousands of spectators at Peoria’s downtown Santa Claus Parade on the Friday morning after Thanksgiving are invited to come early […]
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Photo Caption: Among those taking part in the check presentation at St. Pius X in Rock Island were, from left, Bishop George Lungu of Chipata, Zambia; Mary Nilas, parish nurse; and Father Michael Schaab, pastor. ROCK ISLAND — Villagers in Kalapuka, Zambia, must walk for two miles several times each day to get the water […]
Continue readingThis Thursday, Nov. 1, is All Saints’ Day, a holy day of Mass obligation. The feast commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven. The next day, All Souls’ Day, specifically commemorates the departed faithful who have not yet been purified and reached heaven. Check your local parish for Mass times.
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