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By: The Catholic Post - January 10, 2013 -
Local News Brief
ROCK ISLAND — Father Michael Schaab, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Rock Island, will explore the major decrees of the Second Vatican Council, which was held 50 years ago, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. to noon at Benet House Retreat Center, 2200 88th Avenue West. The cost is $20. Lunch is available […]
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By: The Catholic Post - December 20, 2012 -
Local News Brief
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 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - December 20, 2012 -
Local News Brief
NAUVOO — Traditional and classic Christmas music will be played during a post-Christmas open house from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Nauvoo. Music will be provided by Maureen Hutchcroft on the flute and Phil Hoenig on the parish’s pipe organ as well as guitar and […]
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By: The Catholic Post - December 20, 2012 -
Local News Brief
Photo Caption: Cranberry-Apple Casserole is one of several holiday recipes shared in The Catholic Post’s annual Christmas section. Looking for something new to bake this Christmas season? Don’t miss The Catholic Post’s annual “A Taste of Christmas” section of reader-submitted recipes and memories. If you don’t receive The Catholic Post, or it has yet to […]
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By: The Catholic Post - December 18, 2012 -
Local News Brief
ROCK 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, […]
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By: The Catholic Post - December 18, 2012 -
Local News Brief
GENESEO — 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.
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By: The Catholic Post - December 18, 2012 -
Local News Brief
St. 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 […]
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By: The Catholic Post - December 3, 2012 -
Local News Brief
MOLINE — 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.
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By: The Catholic Post - December 3, 2012 -
Local News Brief
At 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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By: The Catholic Post - December 3, 2012 -
Local News Brief
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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