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Adult Education Class with Father Horton Wednesday evenings this Summer
July Update - By popular demand, the Wednesday night series which began June 9th will continue through August 11th (skipping July 21st). July 7th - End Times (Potluck - Baked Potato Bar) July 14th - Question Box. This isn't "stump Father" night; this is your chance to ask that question you've always had but never found a good time to ask. It will be possible to ask questions anonymously. (Potluck - Nacho Bar) July 21st - No class July 28th - St. Francis, the misunderstood saint (Potluck - Appetizers) ------------------------------------------------------- Offered on Wednesday evenings this summer: 5:00pm Mass followed by a Potluck, then 6:30pm Class. |
Explanatory Mass by Father Horton 6/27/2021 ...detailed explanations from 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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First Holy Communion
Sunday, May 2nd Congratulations to Madelyn Rutherford and Corbin Swofford! |
Emmaus Days in Person 2021
Emmaus Days 2021 - for Young Men (Grade 7 through ages 20-30) Become a true Christian Man at Emmaus Days. Learn to hear God's voice and discover His will for your life through prayer, the sacraments, devotions and fraternity. Listen to vocation stories and talks by seminarians, priests of the Peoria Diocese and Bishop Jenky. comeandfollowme.org/emmausdays/ Session 1: June 11-14, 2021 College Age & Young Adult (20's-30's) @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL Session 2: June 25-28, 2021 High School Juniors & Seniors @ St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign IL Participants deepen their faith and focus on discerning God's will through prayer and the sacraments. By listening to and spending time with priests and seminarians, participants get a glimpse into their lives. Session 3: July 18-21, 2021 High School Freshmen & Sophomores @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S. Session 4: July 21-23, 2021 7th and 8th Graders @ Peoria Notre Dame H.S. Led by seminarians, participants hear God’s call to become real Christian men. The experience includes prayer, talks and activities (i.e. basketball, swimming, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, card games) |
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Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Grades Kindergarten - 9th Grade |
Directors of Religious Education 2020-2021
Abbi Ferrie / Tasha Troha stpatrickwapellaccd@gmail.com
Abbi Ferrie / Tasha Troha stpatrickwapellaccd@gmail.com
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2020-2021 Academic Year CCD Schedule 2020-2021 - Download PDF here Teachers K/1 Bree Whitted 3 Katie Ferrie 4 Jessy Moser 5 Isaac Ferrie 6/7 Traci Toohill 8/9 Claire Martens Substitute Teachers Ken Ferrie Dave Szymkiewicz Debra Toohill 2021 In-Person Classes
Following 9:00am Sunday Mass Last class was April 25 
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Bloomington-Normal Cursillo Retreats
The Diocese of Peoria offers Cursillo weekends at Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington 4 times a year(2 men's, 2 women's). It's an instrument of renewal and strengthening one’s spirituality. Men's Cursillo #1200 is November 11-14, 2021. The date for women's is yet to be determined. Applications can be found HERE. If you'd like to attend or want more information, please contact Deacon Todd at (309) 473-3487 or toddweber2001@outlook.com.
The Diocese of Peoria offers Cursillo weekends at Holy Trinity Church in Bloomington 4 times a year(2 men's, 2 women's). It's an instrument of renewal and strengthening one’s spirituality. Men's Cursillo #1200 is November 11-14, 2021. The date for women's is yet to be determined. Applications can be found HERE. If you'd like to attend or want more information, please contact Deacon Todd at (309) 473-3487 or toddweber2001@outlook.com.
Teens Enounter Christ (TEC) Retreats
TEC is a fun-filled, spiritually enriching weekend open to teens of all faiths who are high school sophomores through age 19. To learn more, contact Deacon Todd at 309-473-3487 or visit their website HERE. Retreats take place at Central Catholic High School, Bloomington.
* YOUNG MEN'S WEEKEND - #149 POSTPONED
(DATE to be DETERMINED - Check-in 9:00-9:25 a.m.)
* YOUNG LADIES' WEEKEND - #150 POSTPONED
(DATE to be DETERMINED - Check-in 9:00 - 9:25 am)
TEC is a fun-filled, spiritually enriching weekend open to teens of all faiths who are high school sophomores through age 19. To learn more, contact Deacon Todd at 309-473-3487 or visit their website HERE. Retreats take place at Central Catholic High School, Bloomington.
* YOUNG MEN'S WEEKEND - #149 POSTPONED
(DATE to be DETERMINED - Check-in 9:00-9:25 a.m.)
* YOUNG LADIES' WEEKEND - #150 POSTPONED
(DATE to be DETERMINED - Check-in 9:00 - 9:25 am)
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Prayer for Vocations
Lord Jesus Christ, Shepherd of souls, who called apostles to be fishers of men, raise up new apostles in your Holy Church. Teach them that to serve you is to reign: to possess you is to possess all things. Kindle in the young hearts of your people the fire of zeal for souls. Make them eager to spread your Kingdom upon Earth. Grant them courage to follow you, who are the Way, the Truth and the Life; who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. Prayer to Know Your Vocation Heavenly Father, you created us in such a way that each has a vocation in life to pursue for the good of the whole human race and your Church. Help me to know my vocation and to follow it with joy and dedication. No matter what problem I encounter, let me never lose hope, aware that you have given me the grace and talents to succeed in any vocation you call me to. Amen. |
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Podcast From Fr. Mike Schmitz: The Bible In A Year from Ascension
If you’ve struggled to read the Bible, this podcast is for you. It guides Catholics through the Bible in 365 episodes which started January 1st, 2021. You may join at any time and still begin on Day 1...then listen at your own pace. Each 20-25 minute episode includes: ---2-3 scripture readings ---a guided prayer to help you hear God’s voice in his Word ---a reflection from Fr. Mike Schmitz This study follows a reading plan inspired by the Great Adventure Bible Timeline® learning system, a groundbreaking approach to understanding Salvation History developed by renowned Catholic Bible teacher Jeff Cavins. |
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PRAY
The Story of Patrick Peyton Find PRAYER RESOURCES HERE - and you may commit to the "Pray Together Now" movement. Items to help YOUR family with prayer can be ordered HERE. The inspiring true story of a poor Irish immigrant who sets sail for America in 1928 with dreams of becoming a millionaire but, with the help of the most iconic celebrities of Hollywood, ends up spending his life championing the message, "The Family That Prays Together Stays Together." |
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TOTUS TUUS 2020 Our parishioner, Claire Martens, a student at Heartland College, was part of the leadership team for the Diocese of Peoria - which took place virtually this summer. |
First Holy Communion and Brown Scapular Enrollment took place with Father Horton at special Masses on August 5th and 9th, 2020
...only for First Communicants and their families.
Please keep them in your prayers.
August 5th (photos below)
Clare Braden
August 9th (left to right in photo)
Samantha Trost
Addison Troha
Cole Ferrie
Abelin Munoz
Kaylee Whitted
...only for First Communicants and their families.
Please keep them in your prayers.
August 5th (photos below)
Clare Braden
August 9th (left to right in photo)
Samantha Trost
Addison Troha
Cole Ferrie
Abelin Munoz
Kaylee Whitted
Traveling Vocations Crucifix
(not taking place during these covid months)
More families are invited to participate in taking home our parish Vocations Crucifix. The prayers only take a few minutes each day to gather together and pray! The sign-up and wooden box with the Crucifix are on the shelves in the vestibule. You may keep a prayer pamphlet and/or card with you at home following the return of the crucifix. Let us pray for the gift of vocations to priesthood and religious life, but also for sacramental marriage and faithful single life. May our prayers help inspire young women and men to be attentive to the Holy Spirit and step forward in faith with generous hearts to follow.
Traveling Vocations Crucifix leads to prayers, awareness at St. Patrick, Wapella The Catholic Post March 13, 2019 article by Jennifer Willems can be found HERE.
(not taking place during these covid months)
More families are invited to participate in taking home our parish Vocations Crucifix. The prayers only take a few minutes each day to gather together and pray! The sign-up and wooden box with the Crucifix are on the shelves in the vestibule. You may keep a prayer pamphlet and/or card with you at home following the return of the crucifix. Let us pray for the gift of vocations to priesthood and religious life, but also for sacramental marriage and faithful single life. May our prayers help inspire young women and men to be attentive to the Holy Spirit and step forward in faith with generous hearts to follow.
Traveling Vocations Crucifix leads to prayers, awareness at St. Patrick, Wapella The Catholic Post March 13, 2019 article by Jennifer Willems can be found HERE.
Sunday, March 15, 2019 and forward - CCD Classes Cancelled for remainder of Spring 2020
CCD Families, This afternoon, Bishop Jenky released a directive on the coronavirus and what that means for parishes and educational programs in the Diocese of Peoria. As a result, CCD classes will be cancelled this Sunday, March 15th and no confessions will be heard for students. The original schedule already had no classes on March 22nd to accommodate spring break. At this time, we plan on resuming classes as normal on March 29th, with 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders going to confession. However, as this is an extremely fluid situation, we will update accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions! Abbi Ferrie & Tasha Troha - CCD Directors |
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CONFIRMATION 2018-2019 Class
Next Class should take place 2020-2021 - but on hold for now
Taught by Elizabeth Cunningham - lzbth17c@yahoo.com / Assisted by Kim Weber.
Classes met from 8/19/2018 - 3/10/2019.
Youth Retreat 3/17/2019 through NET Ministries.
- Schedule and Requirements
- Overview of Chosen and the Confirmation Program
Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral in Peoria, Sunday, April 7, 2019.
Next Class should take place 2020-2021 - but on hold for now
Taught by Elizabeth Cunningham - lzbth17c@yahoo.com / Assisted by Kim Weber.
Classes met from 8/19/2018 - 3/10/2019.
Youth Retreat 3/17/2019 through NET Ministries.
- Schedule and Requirements
- Overview of Chosen and the Confirmation Program
Confirmation Mass at the Cathedral in Peoria, Sunday, April 7, 2019.
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A Glimpse at Totus Tuus Training 2019
Follow Me - Catholic Diocese of Peoria, Office of Priestly Vocation 2019 Totus Tuus training is almost complete and our missionaries are ready! Week 1 of 6 for our 5 teams begins June 8! Please pray for our missionaries this summer as they travel to parishes in the dioceses bringing them this awesome program. For more information, see our website - HERE. (Our parishioner, Lydia Martens is helping train college students to lead Totus Tuus events. Seminarian Jacob Martini helped with Totus Tuus at St. John the Baptist last summer.) |
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Our parishioner, LYDIA MARTENS, a student at Quincy University, is in this video... along with several of the college students who came to Clinton during the summer of 2018 or our 3 parish cluster Totus Tuus week! |
Thanks to the TOTUS TUUS TEAM who spent a week with some of our students during the summer 2018! The stories of faith of these 4 young leaders are inspiring and encouraging. They have the JOY of the LORD! Pictured above are Jacob Martini (in seminary at Mount St. Mary's University); Danica Porter (student at University of Iowa); Nick Connor (at Mount St. Mary's University); Jena Brooks (student at Bradley University).
Understand the Parts
of the Mass If it's been a while since you last attended Mass or if you've never really understood what we do and say at Mass, a little brush up will help make the celebration more meaningful. In a short video series, Jeff Cavins makes the Mass come alive by explaining the deep meaning of it all. When we learn more about the Mass and actively participate, we get much more out of it and our lives will be changed. Watch any or all 10 parts HERE. |
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Becoming Catholic If you're interested in joining the Catholic Church, contact Father Horton, Deacon Todd Weber or the Parish Office. Meetings/Classes begin in the fall each year and candidates are usually brought into the Church at Easter Vigil each spring. Classes usually 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 an adult baptized Catholic and hasn't been Confirmed. For more information, please contact the Parish Office at (217) 935-8510. |