All women of our parish are members of the Altar and Rosary Society. We volunteer time and talent
to care for church decorating and altar linens, as well as organize various parish events and projects.
NEXT MEETING & Important Dates
Tuesday, November 2nd at 5:30pm
"October" meeting, make caramels, decorate church for harvest, prep gift baskets
Thursday, November 4th at 5:30pm
wrap caramels, make white chocolate popcorn, finish silent auction baskets, prep craft booth corner
Sunday, November 7th - Harvest Breakfast
immediately following Mass...includes Craft & Food Corner, Toohill Beef/Amazon Raffle, Silent Auction
Tuesday, November 2nd at 5:30pm
"October" meeting, make caramels, decorate church for harvest, prep gift baskets
Thursday, November 4th at 5:30pm
wrap caramels, make white chocolate popcorn, finish silent auction baskets, prep craft booth corner
Sunday, November 7th - Harvest Breakfast
immediately following Mass...includes Craft & Food Corner, Toohill Beef/Amazon Raffle, Silent Auction
ST NICHOLAS CHARITY THANK YOU to St. Patrick Parish, Wapella
A special thanks to all who donated items to the St. Nicholas Charity on Wheels collection. A generous amount of paper items, laundry products, and $135 in monetary donations from your parish were loaded into the Charity van September 9th at St. Mary's parish, Bloomington. Your giving will be useful and is much appreciated in helping many families in the Peoria Diocese! Sister Michelle of the Servants Of The Pierced Hearts Of Jesus And Mary was very thankful as well!
- PDCCW Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (Organized for our parish by St. Patrick Altar & Rosary Society)
A special thanks to all who donated items to the St. Nicholas Charity on Wheels collection. A generous amount of paper items, laundry products, and $135 in monetary donations from your parish were loaded into the Charity van September 9th at St. Mary's parish, Bloomington. Your giving will be useful and is much appreciated in helping many families in the Peoria Diocese! Sister Michelle of the Servants Of The Pierced Hearts Of Jesus And Mary was very thankful as well!
- PDCCW Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (Organized for our parish by St. Patrick Altar & Rosary Society)
Friday, March 19, 2021
Thanks to ALL who helped with spring cleaning...as well as veiling statues, crucifixes and images ahead of the 5th Sunday of Lent. THANK YOU to Jeanenne Ferrie and her trusty "to go" sewing machine for making several new custom veils the church needed this year...and thanks to the Perrings who always offer their industrial high reaching duster for Clint's use! Clint & Judy Martens, Debra Toohill, Maryellen Nommensen, Judy Mowery, Jane Schmid, Patty Hermes, Karen Powers, Pam Elliott
Thanks to ALL who helped with spring cleaning...as well as veiling statues, crucifixes and images ahead of the 5th Sunday of Lent. THANK YOU to Jeanenne Ferrie and her trusty "to go" sewing machine for making several new custom veils the church needed this year...and thanks to the Perrings who always offer their industrial high reaching duster for Clint's use! Clint & Judy Martens, Debra Toohill, Maryellen Nommensen, Judy Mowery, Jane Schmid, Patty Hermes, Karen Powers, Pam Elliott
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PLEASE PRAY FOR the SOUL of Josepina Cervantis Quirona
Legazpi, Philppines... She passed away in September of 2021 sponsored by the A&R Society |
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October Delicious Donations
The Altar & Rosary Society is suggesting ITALIAN FOODS for the Clinton and Heyworth food pantries this month: pasta, marinara/alfredo/meat sauces, pesto, parmesan cheese, canned Italian pastas, 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, please make checks payable to St. Patrick Altar & Rosary Society and place in the provided zipper bag in the donation bin. Thank you!
The Altar & Rosary Society is suggesting ITALIAN FOODS for the Clinton and Heyworth food pantries this month: pasta, marinara/alfredo/meat sauces, pesto, parmesan cheese, canned Italian pastas, 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, please make checks payable to St. Patrick Altar & Rosary Society and place in the provided zipper bag in the donation bin. Thank you!
January - SIDES...rice, potatoes, soups, stove top stuffing, yams, etc.
February - FRUITS, VEGGIES...dried fruit, applesauce, 100% fruit juice, baby food fruits & vegetables, various canned tomato products, vegetable juice, cooking oils, dried herbs & spices, etc. (No corn or green beans since pantries usually have an overabundance of these items.)
March - HYGEINE PRODUCTS...shampoo, soap, facial cleanser, facial and body lotion, baby soap, kids' shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving needs, kleenex, toilet tissue, etc.
April - ITALIAN FOODS...pasta, marinara & alfredo sauces, pesto, parmesan cheese, canned ready-to-heat and eat Italian pastas, etc.
May - FULL MEALS...Banquet homestyle complete meals, Betty Crocker hamburger/chicken helper, peanut butter & jelly, ravioli, mac & cheese, etc.
June - CANNED or SHELF PACKAGED MEATS...chicken, tuna, salmon, etc.
July - FULL MEALS...Banquet homestyle complete meals, Betty Crocker hamburger/chicken helper, peanut butter & jelly, ravioli, mac & cheese, etc.
August - FRUITS & VEGGIES...applesauce, peaches, fruit juices, dried fruits, any canned vegetables, etc. (Please no canned green beans or corn.)
September - HYGIENE PRODUCTS...toilet paper, kleenex, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, razors, lotion, diapers, wipes, etc.
October - ITALIAN FOODS...pasta, marinary/alfredo/meat sauces, pesto, parmesan cheese, canned italian pastas, etc.
February - FRUITS, VEGGIES...dried fruit, applesauce, 100% fruit juice, baby food fruits & vegetables, various canned tomato products, vegetable juice, cooking oils, dried herbs & spices, etc. (No corn or green beans since pantries usually have an overabundance of these items.)
March - HYGEINE PRODUCTS...shampoo, soap, facial cleanser, facial and body lotion, baby soap, kids' shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving needs, kleenex, toilet tissue, etc.
April - ITALIAN FOODS...pasta, marinara & alfredo sauces, pesto, parmesan cheese, canned ready-to-heat and eat Italian pastas, etc.
May - FULL MEALS...Banquet homestyle complete meals, Betty Crocker hamburger/chicken helper, peanut butter & jelly, ravioli, mac & cheese, etc.
June - CANNED or SHELF PACKAGED MEATS...chicken, tuna, salmon, etc.
July - FULL MEALS...Banquet homestyle complete meals, Betty Crocker hamburger/chicken helper, peanut butter & jelly, ravioli, mac & cheese, etc.
August - FRUITS & VEGGIES...applesauce, peaches, fruit juices, dried fruits, any canned vegetables, etc. (Please no canned green beans or corn.)
September - HYGIENE PRODUCTS...toilet paper, kleenex, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, razors, lotion, diapers, wipes, etc.
October - ITALIAN FOODS...pasta, marinary/alfredo/meat sauces, pesto, parmesan cheese, canned italian pastas, etc.
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Parishioner and Altar & Rosary Member Pat Powers' address if you'd like to mail a card...
Christian Village / 565 West Marion Ave - Room 106 / Forsyth, IL 62535
Christian Village / 565 West Marion Ave - Room 106 / Forsyth, IL 62535
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Altar & Rosary Society Fundraiser
--- AVAILABLE at ANY TIME (no end date) --- Insulated Tumbler with lid Specific Inventory available -Brand - Ozark Trail or RTIC -Size - 20 oz or 30 oz -Color and Finish - Matte or Gloss -Personalization can be a name or Bible book, chapter & verse (for example - "John 16:33") or can be left blank on back PLEASE EMAIL noliteretimere1853@gmail.com BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER to check availability and reserve yours so it can be set aside. TURN IN ORDER FORMS and PAYMENT to Pam Elliott. 
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PARISH HALL CLEANING
8:00am -Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Thanks to ALL who helped deep clean our hall...after 16 years! What a DIFFERENCE it has made!!!
Clint Martens, Claire Martens, Shorty & Joanie Olson, Maryellen Nommensen, Bill Holtz, Rose Szymkiewicz, Judy Mowery, Patty Hermes, Jeanenne Ferrie, Katie Ferrie, Roseann Toohill
8:00am -Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Thanks to ALL who helped deep clean our hall...after 16 years! What a DIFFERENCE it has made!!!
Clint Martens, Claire Martens, Shorty & Joanie Olson, Maryellen Nommensen, Bill Holtz, Rose Szymkiewicz, Judy Mowery, Patty Hermes, Jeanenne Ferrie, Katie Ferrie, Roseann Toohill
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
11:30am-5:30pm Thursday, February 6, 2020 St. John the Baptist Hall, Clinton St. Patrick and St. John Altar & Rosary Societies are providing food for the workers and donors. Thanks to our volunteers - Debra Toohill and Joanie Olson for making sandwiches! And thank you to our homemade cookie donors: Maryellen Nommensen, Eva Fesi, Kathy Clesson & Joanie Olson. |
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Thanks to ALL who helped with spring cleaning
our church on April 1, 2019!
our church on April 1, 2019!
Officers
President - Katie Ferrie ktferrie@gmail.com
Vice President - Pam Elliott elliottbus@gmail.com
Secretary - Danna Powers danna.powers@yahoo.com
Treasurer - Jeanenne Ferrie halfdozen1@frontier.com