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Luminary lighting, events Sept. 12 benefit OSF Hospice

OSF HOSPICE will benefit from Lumin-Essence, which is planned for Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. at WeaverRidge Golf Club in Peoria. The event will feature a luminary lighting ceremony to honor the memory of those who have been served by the hospice, which is part of OSF Home Care Services, or loved […]

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Bishop Jenky to celebrate Mass at Irish festival Sunday

BISHOP Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, will be principal celebrant and homilist at a 10:30 a.m. Mass this Sunday, Aug. 30, on the grounds of the Erin Feis Irish festival on the Peoria riverfront. The Mass, promoted as a liturgy for peace and justice, will be offered beneath the North Stage tent. Persons donating a non-perishable […]

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Stewardship award honors longtime parish volunteer

Her photo may not appear next to the definition of the word “stewardship” in the dictionary, but ask anyone at St. Mark’s Parish in Peoria what it looks like and they’ll point to Angela Kenny. They made certain she knew how much they appreciated her efforts on their behalf by establishing a stewardship award and […]

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Faith on Draft series begins in Washington Saturday

WASHINGTON — “Faith on Draft,” a series of fellowship nights hosted by the Knights of Columbus, Father John Menco Council No. 6707, will begin Saturday, Aug. 22, with a presentation on “Catholics and Mary.” The speaker will be Father Joseph Donton, pastor of St. Patrick’s Church in Washington. He will talk at 7 p.m. and […]

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Morning for catechists planned Aug. 29 in Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON — “An Awakening,” a morning of reflection for catechists in parish religious education programs, Catholic schools, and RCIA teams, will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at Holy Trinity Church, 704 N. Main St. The morning begins with Mass at 8 a.m. and includes time for meditative prayer, processing and sharing, using materials prepared by […]

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Wine tasting to benefit Catholic Charities Aug. 27

Catholic Charities’ Peoria Area Community Advisory Board is planning its fifth annual wine tasting benefit on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Two25, 225 N.E. Adams St., Peoria. It will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. More than 20 wines from around the world will be available for sampling and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. […]

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Assumption obligation is waived

Because the Aug. 15 feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on a Saturday this year, the obligation to attend Mass on the holy day is abrogated. The Assumption commemorates the death of Mary and her bodily assumption into heaven. In the Diocese of Peoria, the feast marks the beginning of a […]

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Married couples sought to help prepare others

The Office of Family Life of the Diocese of Peoria is looking for married couples to assist with diocesan marriage preparation programs. “An essential component of a couple’s successful preparation for marriage is the witness of Christian marriage by those who help prepare them for marriage, said Craig Dyke, associate director. “The Office of Family […]

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No ‘Post’ next week

There will be no issue of The Catholic Post next week as the newspaper completes its more relaxed summer schedule. The next issue will be dated Aug. 23. The offices of the newspaper, however, will be open as usual. Contact the staff with story ideas and photo requests at (309) 671-1550, ext. 286.

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Still room at diocesan event

Space remains for persons wishing to attend the Widowed and Divorced Diocesan Day of Recollection on Sunday, Aug. 8, at St. Mary of Lourdes Church in rural Metamora. The day’s program begins at 10 a.m. and concludes with Mass at 4 p.m. The featured speaker will be Archabbot Lambert Reilly, OSB. The cost is $25, […]

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