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Upcoming Parish Schedule
----------------------------------------- First Sunday of Advent - December 3 8:30-8:50 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass + Carl C. Adermann 10:00 a.m. CCD Classes 10:00-11:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday - Advent Weekday - December 5 8:45 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass + Steve Schmid Thursday - Saint Ambrose - December 7 8:45 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass + Steve Schmid |
Friday - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed VIrgin Mary - December 8
Holy Day of Obligation 6:45 a.m. Confessions 7:00 a.m. Mass + Clint Martens Second Sunday of Advent - December 10 8:30-8:50 a.m. Confessions 9:00 a.m. Mass - For the people of Saint Patrick Parish & Central Catholic High School (Pro Populo) 10:00 a.m. CCD Classes 10:00-11:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration |
Lawrence Patrick Toohill 89 of Heyworth, passed away peacefully at 7:01 PM November 21, 2023 at his family residence, Heyworth.
The Mass of Christian Burial can be seen HERE.
Memorials may be directed to the DeWitt Co. Farm Bureau Foundation or St. Patrick Outreach Program.
Lawrence was born January 31, 1934 in DeWitt County, the son of Lawrence James and Mary Louise (O’Rourke) Toohill. He married Bernadine North August 9, 1958 in Wapella. She passed away March 31, 2019.
Survivors include his children, Cheryl (Robert) MacKichan, Champaign; Clara (Mark) Gresham, Heyworth; Mary (Gene) Whitted, Wapella; Rose (Dave) Szymkiewicz, Bloomington; Paula (Jim) Kreie, Champaign; Raymond (Martina) Toohill, Wapella; Rebecca (Nick) Buraglio, Savoy; 16 grandchildren, Cameron (Hanna) MacKichan; Ian (Tess) MacKichan; Lauren MacKichan; Tyler (Christa) Haynes; Bryce (Emily) Haynes; Neil (Breanna) Whitted; Ross (fiancé, Cassie Runge) Whitted; Cole (fiancé, Tori Bavaro) Szymkiewicz, Dmitri and Victor Szymkiewicz; Jordan (Megan) Kreie; Mary Allison (Griffin) Meeker; Haley and Ashley Toohill; Luke and Zach Buraglio; nine great grandchildren, Averie, Hadley, Blakely, and Macie Haynes; Kaylee, Michael, and Wyatt Whitted; Brylee Toohill-Summers; and Ella MacKichan; and one on the way; seven siblings, Martin “Pete” (Sally) Toohill, Clinton; Michael (Kathryn) Toohill, Quail Valley, CA; Mary Ann Hirsch, Rockford; Ellen (Paul) Schweri, Chicago; Julia (Sid) Johnston, Acton, MA; Winifred (Tom) Adler, Lafayette, IN; and Rich (Nancy) Toohill, Davenport, IA; sisters-in-law; Kay Toohill, Wauwatosa, WI; Cleo Toohill, Peoria; Donna North, Clinton; Rose (Charlie) Wilson, Clinton; and Marilyn North, Clinton; and brother-in-law, Bernard (Pat) North, Clinton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: David Toohill, Robert Toohill, and Donald Toohill; sisters, Catherine (Tom) Dennis; sister-in-law, Cathy Toohill; and brother-in-law, Frank Hirsch.
Lawrence was a selfless man of faith who loved his family and farming. He farmed in DeWitt County all of his life. Lawrence was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Wapella and a US Army Veteran.
Calvert Funeral Home Obituary HERE.
The Mass of Christian Burial can be seen HERE.
Memorials may be directed to the DeWitt Co. Farm Bureau Foundation or St. Patrick Outreach Program.
Lawrence was born January 31, 1934 in DeWitt County, the son of Lawrence James and Mary Louise (O’Rourke) Toohill. He married Bernadine North August 9, 1958 in Wapella. She passed away March 31, 2019.
Survivors include his children, Cheryl (Robert) MacKichan, Champaign; Clara (Mark) Gresham, Heyworth; Mary (Gene) Whitted, Wapella; Rose (Dave) Szymkiewicz, Bloomington; Paula (Jim) Kreie, Champaign; Raymond (Martina) Toohill, Wapella; Rebecca (Nick) Buraglio, Savoy; 16 grandchildren, Cameron (Hanna) MacKichan; Ian (Tess) MacKichan; Lauren MacKichan; Tyler (Christa) Haynes; Bryce (Emily) Haynes; Neil (Breanna) Whitted; Ross (fiancé, Cassie Runge) Whitted; Cole (fiancé, Tori Bavaro) Szymkiewicz, Dmitri and Victor Szymkiewicz; Jordan (Megan) Kreie; Mary Allison (Griffin) Meeker; Haley and Ashley Toohill; Luke and Zach Buraglio; nine great grandchildren, Averie, Hadley, Blakely, and Macie Haynes; Kaylee, Michael, and Wyatt Whitted; Brylee Toohill-Summers; and Ella MacKichan; and one on the way; seven siblings, Martin “Pete” (Sally) Toohill, Clinton; Michael (Kathryn) Toohill, Quail Valley, CA; Mary Ann Hirsch, Rockford; Ellen (Paul) Schweri, Chicago; Julia (Sid) Johnston, Acton, MA; Winifred (Tom) Adler, Lafayette, IN; and Rich (Nancy) Toohill, Davenport, IA; sisters-in-law; Kay Toohill, Wauwatosa, WI; Cleo Toohill, Peoria; Donna North, Clinton; Rose (Charlie) Wilson, Clinton; and Marilyn North, Clinton; and brother-in-law, Bernard (Pat) North, Clinton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: David Toohill, Robert Toohill, and Donald Toohill; sisters, Catherine (Tom) Dennis; sister-in-law, Cathy Toohill; and brother-in-law, Frank Hirsch.
Lawrence was a selfless man of faith who loved his family and farming. He farmed in DeWitt County all of his life. Lawrence was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Wapella and a US Army Veteran.
Calvert Funeral Home Obituary HERE.
Jeffrey Martin Toohill, 53, of Clinton passed away 10:50 PM November 10, 2023 at his family residence, Clinton. Jeff was born July 30, 1970 in Clinton the son of Martin “Pete” and Sally (Leonard) Toohill. He married Kimberlee J. Torbert July 8, 1995 in Clinton. The Mass Of Christian Burial can be seen HERE and the obituary HERE.
St. Patrick Parish Mass & Reconciliation Schedule
Sunday
--- 8:30-8:50 a.m. Confession
--- 8:40 a.m. ROSARY all Sundays of May & October; 1st Sunday monthly year-round
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday & Thursday
--- 8:45 a.m. Confession
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
First Saturday Devotion next on 1/6/24
--- 8:30 a.m. Confession
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
--- 9:30 a.m. Rosary
Eucharistic Adoration
--- 7:00-8:00 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month - next on 12/14/23 (different date due to Christmas).
Please come worship and adore Our Lord and Savior, completely and fully present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
~ Deacon Todd
*** Find times for Mass, Confession & Adoration from any location at masstimes.org. ***
Anointing of the Sick
An answering service takes after hour calls for a Sacramental Emergency. Please dial the parish office (217) 935-8510 at any time and follow the prompts. The operator will then contact Fr. Derick.
Sunday
--- 8:30-8:50 a.m. Confession
--- 8:40 a.m. ROSARY all Sundays of May & October; 1st Sunday monthly year-round
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday & Thursday
--- 8:45 a.m. Confession
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
First Saturday Devotion next on 1/6/24
--- 8:30 a.m. Confession
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
--- 9:30 a.m. Rosary
Eucharistic Adoration
--- 7:00-8:00 p.m. on the 4th Thursday of each month - next on 12/14/23 (different date due to Christmas).
Please come worship and adore Our Lord and Savior, completely and fully present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
~ Deacon Todd
*** Find times for Mass, Confession & Adoration from any location at masstimes.org. ***
Anointing of the Sick
An answering service takes after hour calls for a Sacramental Emergency. Please dial the parish office (217) 935-8510 at any time and follow the prompts. The operator will then contact Fr. Derick.
Please pray for...
Jeanie Andrews, Dawn Brown, Sue Brown, Beth Fryman, Millie Humes, Bethany Finnigan Jackson, Randie Livingood, Bryan Lonergan, Jen Lonergan, Dan Millman, Joan Morris, Judi Omahana, Paul Parsons, John & Betsy Perring, Francis & Danna Powers, Marilyn Quaid, Gary Riegel and all our parishioners dealing with illness or health conditions.
Please intercede for the Souls of... Rick Orthen 2/21/23, John Leo Walsh 3/4/23, Roger G. Weber 3/5/23, William “Ben” Hale 4/2/23, Johanna Horton 5/13/23, Mary Evelyn Hale 5/21/23, Jose Jesus Munoz Gomez 9/5/23, Jeff Toohill 11/10/23, Lawrence Patrick Toohill 11/21/23...and their families.
Jeanie Andrews, Dawn Brown, Sue Brown, Beth Fryman, Millie Humes, Bethany Finnigan Jackson, Randie Livingood, Bryan Lonergan, Jen Lonergan, Dan Millman, Joan Morris, Judi Omahana, Paul Parsons, John & Betsy Perring, Francis & Danna Powers, Marilyn Quaid, Gary Riegel and all our parishioners dealing with illness or health conditions.
Please intercede for the Souls of... Rick Orthen 2/21/23, John Leo Walsh 3/4/23, Roger G. Weber 3/5/23, William “Ben” Hale 4/2/23, Johanna Horton 5/13/23, Mary Evelyn Hale 5/21/23, Jose Jesus Munoz Gomez 9/5/23, Jeff Toohill 11/10/23, Lawrence Patrick Toohill 11/21/23...and their families.
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CCD Snack Sign-Up!
Please review the available "Sign Up Genius" slots HERE. There are about 40 students in our program this year. Thank you so much for your help...we appreciate it very much! ~ Abbi & Tasha, Directors of Religious Education |
Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) 2023-2024
Parish Goal - $25,875 Pledges from 28 of our 84 Families as of 10/31/23 - $17,595 To learn more about the appeal and watch appeal videos, click HERE. |
Priestly Vocations Fr. Patrick Henehan fr_henehan@cdop.org Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck fr_hilgenbrinck@cdop.org Diaconate Msgr. Timothy Nolan msgr_nolan@cdop.org Terri LaHood tlahood@cdop.org Consecrated Life as a Religious Brother or Sister Msgr. Jason Gray msgr_gray@cdop.org |
December Delicious Donations
The Altar & Rosary Society suggests CANNED MEATS for the Clinton and Heyworth food pantries this month: tuna, chicken, salmon, etc. ALL non-perishable foods or personal care items are ALWAYS WELCOME. Please place your donations in the container at the church entrance. If you prefer to donate money instead, make checks payable to St. Patrick Altar & Rosary Society and place in the provided zipper bag hanging below the vestibule bulletin board. Thank you! Question? Please contact Jane Schmid. 
Explanatory Mass by Father Horton 6/27/2021 Detailed explanations - beginning before Mass through the St. Michael prayer after Mass - the how and why of each necessary part. You may view it HERE.
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Our Parish Diocesan Representatives:
Judy Martens, John Perring June 19, 2022 - Pentecost 2025 GOD IS DOING SOMETHING NEW—AND HE IS CALLING YOU TO BE A PART OF IT! Find more details HERE. I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world. JOHN 6:51 |
See images from St. Patrick, Wapella, Eucharistic Procession on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - Sunday, June19, 2022.
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Why Now?
BECAUSE THE CHURCH NEEDS HEALING. AND THE WORLD NEEDS THE CHURCH. Scandal, division, disease, doubt. The Church has withstood each of these throughout our very human history. But today we confront all of them, all at once. Our response in this moment is pivotal. In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world. How will he do it? By uniting us once again around the source and summit of our faith—the Holy Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is the joyful, expectant, grassroots response of the entire Catholic Church in the U.S. to this divine invitation.
What’s Next?
It takes time to kindle a living, loving relationship—and a relationship with Jesus Christ is no exception. That’s why the Eucharistic Revival allows three years for discernment, encounter, and grassroots response on the diocesan, parish, and individual levels.
THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
June 19, 2022 --- We launch our national response to the Lord’s call with widespread eucharistic processions and adoration on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
YEAR OF DIOCESAN REVIVAL
June 19, 2022 - June 11, 2023 --- This first year of the Revival invites diocesan staff, bishops, and priests to respond to the Lord’s personal invitation and equips them to share this love with the faithful through eucharistic congresses and events.
YEAR OF PARISH REVIVAL
June 11, 2023 - July 17, 2024 --- The second phase will foster Eucharistic devotion at the parish level, strengthening our liturgical life through faithful celebration of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, missions, resources, preaching, and organic movements of the Holy Spirit.
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
July 17 - 21, 2024 --- Indianapolis, Indiana - At this historic event, more than 80,000 Catholics of all ages will gather in Indianapolis to reconsecrate their hearts to the source and summit of our faith.
YEAR OF GOING OUT ON MISSION
July 21, 2024 --- Pentecost 2025Having enkindled a missionary fire in the hearts of the American faithful, the Holy Spirit will send us out on mission to share the gift of our Eucharistic Lord.
BECAUSE THE CHURCH NEEDS HEALING. AND THE WORLD NEEDS THE CHURCH. Scandal, division, disease, doubt. The Church has withstood each of these throughout our very human history. But today we confront all of them, all at once. Our response in this moment is pivotal. In the midst of these roaring waves, Jesus is present, reminding us that he is more powerful than the storm. He desires to heal, renew, and unify the Church and the world. How will he do it? By uniting us once again around the source and summit of our faith—the Holy Eucharist. The National Eucharistic Revival is the joyful, expectant, grassroots response of the entire Catholic Church in the U.S. to this divine invitation.
What’s Next?
It takes time to kindle a living, loving relationship—and a relationship with Jesus Christ is no exception. That’s why the Eucharistic Revival allows three years for discernment, encounter, and grassroots response on the diocesan, parish, and individual levels.
THE FEAST OF CORPUS CHRISTI
June 19, 2022 --- We launch our national response to the Lord’s call with widespread eucharistic processions and adoration on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
YEAR OF DIOCESAN REVIVAL
June 19, 2022 - June 11, 2023 --- This first year of the Revival invites diocesan staff, bishops, and priests to respond to the Lord’s personal invitation and equips them to share this love with the faithful through eucharistic congresses and events.
YEAR OF PARISH REVIVAL
June 11, 2023 - July 17, 2024 --- The second phase will foster Eucharistic devotion at the parish level, strengthening our liturgical life through faithful celebration of the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, missions, resources, preaching, and organic movements of the Holy Spirit.
NATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS
July 17 - 21, 2024 --- Indianapolis, Indiana - At this historic event, more than 80,000 Catholics of all ages will gather in Indianapolis to reconsecrate their hearts to the source and summit of our faith.
YEAR OF GOING OUT ON MISSION
July 21, 2024 --- Pentecost 2025Having enkindled a missionary fire in the hearts of the American faithful, the Holy Spirit will send us out on mission to share the gift of our Eucharistic Lord.
THE VOCATION BASICS - “Vocation” means “call.”
As Catholics, we believe God calls individuals to fulfill certain roles in the Church, both for their own holiness, and the good of the entire Body of Christ.
HOLINESS IS OUR COMMON GOAL - Holiness is everyone’s primary vocation. Holiness means trying to be like Jesus. It means being a “whole” person: striving for virtue, avoiding sin, and living a life of love. After the decision to follow Christ and seriously pursue holiness, your vocation is the most important decision in life.
HOLY MARRIAGE - Most people are called to marriage—to wholeheartedly love their spouses and to joyfully welcome children. The purpose of marriage is for a man and woman to help each other get to heaven, and to teach their children to do the same. Like any vocation, marriage must be discerned, not assumed.
CONSECRATED LIFE - Both men and women can join religious orders such as the Franciscans, Dominicans, Benedictines, etc. The life and work of religious orders varies greatly—some are primarily devoted to prayer; others work actively in schools, hospitals, orphanages, etc. Common to all religious orders are the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
PRIESTHOOD - Priests bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus through preaching and the sacraments. Priests are very active as they counsel people, teach classes, prepare homilies, administer parishes, and much more. Many surveys show that priests are among the happiest people in the world! Deacons, too, share in the sacrament of Holy Orders.
DEDICATED SINGLE LIFE - Some people serve God as single people, without marrying or making special vows. While not a “vocation” in a strict theological sense, single people “contribute greatly to the good of the human family” (CCC 2231). “Some live their situation in the spirit of the Beatitudes, serving God and neighbor in exemplary fashion” (CCC 1658). There are many single people who serve the Church with incredible generosity. ~ from Vianney Vocations
As Catholics, we believe God calls individuals to fulfill certain roles in the Church, both for their own holiness, and the good of the entire Body of Christ.
HOLINESS IS OUR COMMON GOAL - Holiness is everyone’s primary vocation. Holiness means trying to be like Jesus. It means being a “whole” person: striving for virtue, avoiding sin, and living a life of love. After the decision to follow Christ and seriously pursue holiness, your vocation is the most important decision in life.
HOLY MARRIAGE - Most people are called to marriage—to wholeheartedly love their spouses and to joyfully welcome children. The purpose of marriage is for a man and woman to help each other get to heaven, and to teach their children to do the same. Like any vocation, marriage must be discerned, not assumed.
CONSECRATED LIFE - Both men and women can join religious orders such as the Franciscans, Dominicans, Benedictines, etc. The life and work of religious orders varies greatly—some are primarily devoted to prayer; others work actively in schools, hospitals, orphanages, etc. Common to all religious orders are the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
PRIESTHOOD - Priests bring Jesus to people and people to Jesus through preaching and the sacraments. Priests are very active as they counsel people, teach classes, prepare homilies, administer parishes, and much more. Many surveys show that priests are among the happiest people in the world! Deacons, too, share in the sacrament of Holy Orders.
DEDICATED SINGLE LIFE - Some people serve God as single people, without marrying or making special vows. While not a “vocation” in a strict theological sense, single people “contribute greatly to the good of the human family” (CCC 2231). “Some live their situation in the spirit of the Beatitudes, serving God and neighbor in exemplary fashion” (CCC 1658). There are many single people who serve the Church with incredible generosity. ~ from Vianney Vocations
Catholic Spirit Radio
In our area - tune in at FM 89.5 or online - just click on "LISTEN LIVE" HERE. We depend on you...needing both your prayerful and financial support! We are completely operated by volunteers and are entirely listener supported. You may pledge financial support by sending a check to Catholic Spirit Radio, 108 Boeykens Place, Normal IL 61761 or give online HERE. Evangelization via radio is growing at CSR --- Bloomington/Normal & McLean/northern DeWitt County; Pontiac & Livingston County; Lincoln & Logan County; DeKalb, Sycamore and Cortland in DeKalb County; and Morris-Joliet in Grundy and surrounding counties! |
Former St. Patrick, Wapella, Parishioners on 9/11/2021 Catholic Spirit Radio podcast: "Being Catholic" #255
Past parishioners, Susan & Bill Holtz, were recently on the program "Being Catholic" with Bob Johnston. The podcast can be heard HERE. Bob spoke with Susan Holtz, Kathy Fulton, and Carolyn Wenning in the 1st two segments about Catholic Spirit Radio's Wisconsin pilgrimage to Holy Hill and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on August 14th & 15th. Deacon Todd Weber, from our parish, was the spiritual guide on this pilgrimage. In the 3rd segment, Susan and her husband, Bill, share her previous experience of a miracle at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help, Brown County, Wisconsin. |
Fulton J. Sheen Tomb at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
607 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, Illinois
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Fulton J. Sheen Museum at the Spalding Pastoral Center
419 NE Madison Avenue in Peoria
For open hours, check the Museum website HERE and you may want to call the museum office (309) 671-1550 before your visit.
Sheen Tomb Visiting Hours
Most recent information is available HERE.
607 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, Illinois
celebratesheen.com
Fulton J. Sheen Museum at the Spalding Pastoral Center
419 NE Madison Avenue in Peoria
For open hours, check the Museum website HERE and you may want to call the museum office (309) 671-1550 before your visit.
Sheen Tomb Visiting Hours
Most recent information is available HERE.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) - Becoming Catholic
If you're interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic Church, contact Father Derick, Deacon Todd Weber or the Parish Office. Meetings/Classes usually begin in the fall each year and candidates are brought into the Church at Easter Vigil each spring. Classes in the past have been held at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, Clinton. The classes are for those baptized in another religious tradition, for those who've never been baptized, or anyone who is a baptized adult Catholic who hasn't been Confirmed. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (217) 935-8510.
If you're interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic Church, contact Father Derick, Deacon Todd Weber or the Parish Office. Meetings/Classes usually begin in the fall each year and candidates are brought into the Church at Easter Vigil each spring. Classes in the past have been held at St. John the Baptist Parish Hall, Clinton. The classes are for those baptized in another religious tradition, for those who've never been baptized, or anyone who is a baptized adult Catholic who hasn't been Confirmed. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (217) 935-8510.
Update Contact Information for Parish Registry
Many people have eliminated landlines and have cell phone numbers only. To keep current, please contact the parish office and update your phone number, mailing address and/or email address.
stpatrickwapella@yahoo.com (217)935-8510
Many people have eliminated landlines and have cell phone numbers only. To keep current, please contact the parish office and update your phone number, mailing address and/or email address.
stpatrickwapella@yahoo.com (217)935-8510
Mass Intentions
The Church considers the Mass the greatest possible form of prayer because it is the perfect offering of Christ to the Father, by making present the Paschal Mystery of His death and resurrection. Masses may be offered for someone who has died, as well as for other intentions such as vocations; for someone who is ill; for a godson or goddaughter, etc. To request a Mass, fill out a Mass Intention envelope and place it in the collection basket OR email or phone the Parish Office and consider offering a donation of $10 stipend per Mass.
The Church considers the Mass the greatest possible form of prayer because it is the perfect offering of Christ to the Father, by making present the Paschal Mystery of His death and resurrection. Masses may be offered for someone who has died, as well as for other intentions such as vocations; for someone who is ill; for a godson or goddaughter, etc. To request a Mass, fill out a Mass Intention envelope and place it in the collection basket OR email or phone the Parish Office and consider offering a donation of $10 stipend per Mass.
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