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LIVESTREAM MASS
- Facebook page HERE. - Parish YouTube page HERE. YouTube video may take up to a day to post once the livestream ends. For all videos and details regarding Bishop Lou's Growing Disciples Plan, select the
"CDOP PASTORAL PLAN" tab above. Most recent video added 3/15/23. |
Stations of the Cross
* 5:00 p.m. March 31st * Good Friday, April 7th immediately following the 3:00 p.m. Liturgy. 
Lenten Eucharistic Adoration
April 2nd from 10:00-11:00 a.m. following 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass 
Bring In Last Year’s Blessed Palms
A container is located in the vestibule to collect your palms from previous years. They will be burned in the Easter Vigil holy fire. |
Parish Schedule This Week
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Tuesday, March 28 Lenten Weekday
8:45 a.m. Confession 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention + Robert S. Hermes 6:00 p.m. 3 Parish Penance Service at St. John the Baptist, Clinton Wednesday, March 29 Lenten Weekday 8:45 a.m. Confession 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention + Joann Elliott Thursday, March 30 Lenten Weekday 8:45 a.m. Confession 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention + Helen Bradd; + Wayne Bradd Friday, March 31 Lenten Weekday 8:45 a.m. Confession 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention + John Leo Walsh 5:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross |
Saturday, April 1 Lenten Weekday & First Saturday Devotion
8:40 a.m. Confession 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention - Mount St. Mary’s Seminary Class of 2008 9:30 a.m. Rosary Holy Week Begins... Sunday, April 2 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord 8:30 a.m. Confession 8:40 a.m. Rosary 9:00 a.m. Mass Intention + Deceased members of the Toohill Family 10:00-11:00 a.m. Eucharistic Adoration / Holy Hour 10:00-11:00 a.m. CCD Classes in the parish hall |
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday - April 2nd - 9:00 a.m. Mass
Holy Thursday - April 6th - 7:00 p.m. Mass
Good Friday - April 7th - 3:00 p.m. Liturgy
Holy Saturday - April 8th - 8:00 p.m. Mass
Easter Sunday - April 9th - 9:00 a.m. Mass
St. Patrick Parish Mass & Reconciliation Schedule
Sunday
--- 8:30-8:50 a.m. Confession
--- 8:40 a.m. ROSARY all Sundays of May & October; also 1st Sunday each month
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, Thursday
--- 8:45 a.m. Confession
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
First Saturday Devotion next on 4/1/23
--- 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 4/27/23
Please come worship and adore Our Lord and Savior, completely and fully present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
~ Deacon Todd
*** Find information for other area churches at our local Catholic Spirit Radio website:
Sunday & Vigil Masses HERE; Weekday Masses HERE; Confession times HERE; Adoration times HERE.
When TRAVELING - easily find a Mass 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. Horton.
Sunday
--- 8:30-8:50 a.m. Confession
--- 8:40 a.m. ROSARY all Sundays of May & October; also 1st Sunday each month
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
Tuesday, Thursday
--- 8:45 a.m. Confession
--- 9:00 a.m. Mass
First Saturday Devotion next on 4/1/23
--- 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 4/27/23
Please come worship and adore Our Lord and Savior, completely and fully present in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
~ Deacon Todd
*** Find information for other area churches at our local Catholic Spirit Radio website:
Sunday & Vigil Masses HERE; Weekday Masses HERE; Confession times HERE; Adoration times HERE.
When TRAVELING - easily find a Mass 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. Horton.
Please pray for...
Jeanie Andrews, Sue Brown, Jeanenne Ferrie, Bethany Finnigan, Beth Fryman, Larry Hoke, Millie Humes, Randie Livingood, Bryan Lonergan, Jen Lonergan, Dan Millman, Joan Morris, Paul Parsons, Francis & Danna Powers, Marilyn Quaid, Gary Riegel, Lawrence Toohill, and all our parishioners dealing with illness or health conditions. Please intercede for the Souls of... Sharon Ryan 11/4/21, Clint Martens 1/16/22, Rick Orthen 2/21/23, John Leo Walsh 3/4/23...and their families. |
Condolences to Deacon Todd & Kim upon his father's death. The obituary for Roger Weber, can be found HERE.
Dcn. Todd & Kim Weber 400 Trotter Dr Heyworth 61745 |
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The Eucharist
Our Source & Summit Scott Hahn & John Bergsma Saturday, April 29th Holy Trinity Church 711 N Main St., Bloomington 7:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. A day of fellowship including Mass, confessions, adoration & dynamic presentations. Registration $35/ Details HERE. |
St. Patrick 2023 Sacramental Events Please keep all our young people in your prayers as they prepare! Sunday, April 30th 9:00 a.m. Mass - First Holy Communion 10:00 a.m. Brunch in the hall to celebrate First Communicants and Confirmation candidates. Their families, friends, and ALL parishioners are invited. Sunday, May 7th 3:30 p.m. Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria |
Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion – April 2, 2023
“Truly, this was the Son of God!” Are you being called to proclaim Jesus as a priest, deacon, religious brother or sister? If you think this may be so, contacts are listed below. 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 |
Calling all 7th-12th grade
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Are you a college student looking for a summer adventure? In college, you have the great opportunity of 3 last summers. One for yourself, one for your future, and one for the Lord. This Summer, consider going on mission with us as we bring the joy of the gospel to the young church. APPLY TO BE A TOTUS TUUS MISSIONARY! Click HERE! Our parishioner, Claire Martens, has several years of experience, so feel free to talk to her about this great opportunity! |
Catholic Diocese of Peoria Traveling Monstrance
Monday, February 27th at St. Patrick, Wapella
6:30-7:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
Monday, February 27th at St. Patrick, Wapella
6:30-7:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
2023 Adult Education Classes with Father Horton
January 31 - Change the Way You Think HERE
February 7 - The Lord's Day HERE
February 14 - Exorcism (and Angels & Demons) HERE
February 21 - True Peace HERE
Februray 28 - True Freedom HERE
March 7 - The Saint Louis Exorcism of 1949 HERE
April 11 - to be determined - maybe Saint John Henry Newman
January 31 - Change the Way You Think HERE
February 7 - The Lord's Day HERE
February 14 - Exorcism (and Angels & Demons) HERE
February 21 - True Peace HERE
Februray 28 - True Freedom HERE
March 7 - The Saint Louis Exorcism of 1949 HERE
April 11 - to be determined - maybe Saint John Henry Newman
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2022 Adult Education Classes with Father Horton
June 1 - History of the Mass HERE June 8 - Biblical Criticism HERE June 15 - The Book of Revelation HERE June 22 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - part I HERE June 29 - The Blessed Virgin Mary - part II HERE July 6 - Religious Orders HERE July 13 - World Views HERE (good audio; video - only 1 screen during class) July 20 - Vatican II HERE August 9 - Eastern Catholicism / Christianity (video didn't work) August 16 - Church Fathers HERE August 23 - the Eucharist HERE The sound has echo for several minutes in, but is corrected about 12 minutes in. August 30 - Heaven HERE (sound starts about 8 minutes in) September 7 - Will Many Be Saved? HERE September 13 - The Structure of The Church HERE September 20 - Tour of Vatican City HERE September 27 - Confession / Indulgences HERE |
NO CLASS OCTOBER 4th
October 11 - Apologetics HERE NO CLASS OCTOBER 18th NO CLASS OCTOBER 25th November 1 - Fatima HERE November 15 - Priestly Celibacy HERE NO CLASS NOVEMBER 22nd November 29 - Vocations & Discernment HERE December 6 - Christmas HERE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Summer 2021 Adult Education Classes with Father Horton June 23 - Apparitions & Revelations HERE July 14 - Q&A with Fr. Horton HERE. July 21 - St. Francis, the Misunderstood Saint HERE August 11 - History, Theory and Practice of Church Music HERE (sound isn't so great) *** June 27 - EXPLANATORY MASS HERE *** |
April Delicious Donations
The Altar & Rosary Society suggests ITALIAN FOODS for the Clinton and Heyworth food pantries this month: pasta, marinara & alfredo sauces, pesto, parmesan cheese, canned ready-to-heat and eat 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, make checks payable to St. Patrick Altar & Rosary Society and place in the provided zipper bag hanging below the vestibule bulletin board. Thank you!
The Altar & Rosary Society suggests ITALIAN FOODS for the Clinton and Heyworth food pantries this month: pasta, marinara & alfredo sauces, pesto, parmesan cheese, canned ready-to-heat and eat 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, make checks payable to St. Patrick Altar & Rosary Society and place in the provided zipper bag hanging below the vestibule bulletin board. Thank you!
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
New Altar Servers
If a student (5th grade and up this fall) is interested in learning how to serve Mass, please contact Deacon Todd or Judy Mowery. |
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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Bishop Lou Interviewed on Local Catholic Spirit Radio
Bishop Lou went to Normal to bless Catholic Spirit Radio's studio & office. He was also interviewed on their program "Catholic Conversations" with Paul Garcia. You can listen to the podcast of this interview at any time at catholicspiritradio.com, clicking "podcast." You can also see a video of the Blessing on the station website or Facebook page
Bishop Lou went to Normal to bless Catholic Spirit Radio's studio & office. He was also interviewed on their program "Catholic Conversations" with Paul Garcia. You can listen to the podcast of this interview at any time at catholicspiritradio.com, clicking "podcast." You can also see a video of the Blessing on the station website or Facebook page
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 in Grundy and surrounding counties (just started airing 10/27/22)! |
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
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.
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.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Becoming Catholic
If you're interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic Church, contact Father Horton, 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.
Becoming Catholic
If you're interested in learning more about or joining the Catholic Church, contact Father Horton, 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
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Diocese of Peoria Announcement on COVID-19 Safety --- WARNING about RISK ASSUMED by PARISHIONERS While our parish staff attempts to take appropriate precautions consistent with the advice of public health authorities, parishioners and guests should understand they assume risk of contracting COVID-19 any time they enter a public space, since such precautions do not eliminate the risk of infection. |
The COVID dispensation from the Sunday Mass obligation ended Palm Sunday, April 10th, 2022. We hope to see more and more people returning to Mass - perhaps you can invite someone. As always, if you are ill or taking care of someone who is, you do not have to attend Mass. If you have a health concern and don’t think it is safe for you to attend, then you may stay home as well. Please, again, invite people to join us! --- Father Horton |
Getting the most out of Mass at home
From one of our past priests, Father Schultz...
1. Dress for Mass! Put on your "Sunday best" - even if watching from your living room.
2. Prep! Read the readings before Mass.
3. Silence! Quiet yourself and your surroundings even for just a few minutes.
4. Call to mind your personal intentions. If you are with your family or a small gathering of friends, share those intentions out loud. Remember to include the sick, the lonely, those who are afraid. and all those who care for the sick.
5. Stand-sit-kneel! Sing-respond-listen! Act like you are in the Presence of God. (You ARE in His presence. You are present in church, mentally and spiritually)
6. Make a Spiritual Communion. There is a vast treasury of these prayers. Find one that feeds your soul. (The priest will pray one with you during the broadcast too.)
7. GIVE THANKS! Pause for a moment after the broadcast ends.
8. GET HUNGRY! Long for your next Holy Communion. Get excited to pray with your brothers and sisters in our church again. Resolve to never grumble again about getting up early on a Sunday or when someone takes "your" parking space or "your" pew".
From one of our past priests, Father Schultz...
1. Dress for Mass! Put on your "Sunday best" - even if watching from your living room.
2. Prep! Read the readings before Mass.
3. Silence! Quiet yourself and your surroundings even for just a few minutes.
4. Call to mind your personal intentions. If you are with your family or a small gathering of friends, share those intentions out loud. Remember to include the sick, the lonely, those who are afraid. and all those who care for the sick.
5. Stand-sit-kneel! Sing-respond-listen! Act like you are in the Presence of God. (You ARE in His presence. You are present in church, mentally and spiritually)
6. Make a Spiritual Communion. There is a vast treasury of these prayers. Find one that feeds your soul. (The priest will pray one with you during the broadcast too.)
7. GIVE THANKS! Pause for a moment after the broadcast ends.
8. GET HUNGRY! Long for your next Holy Communion. Get excited to pray with your brothers and sisters in our church again. Resolve to never grumble again about getting up early on a Sunday or when someone takes "your" parking space or "your" pew".
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.
St. Patrick, Wapella
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St. John the Baptist, Clinton
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Sacred Heart, Farmer City -
Cluster Parish
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Catholic Diocese of Peoria
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