Sunday, September 8, 2024
Mascoutin Pavillion - Clinton Lake
St. John the Baptist, Sacred Heart, St. Patrick Churches
10:30 a.m. Mass followed by a Picnic / Cookout
Fr. Thomas Szydlik, Deacon Pat Comfort, Deacon Todd Weber, Deacon Scott Whitehouse
Mascoutin Pavillion - Clinton Lake
St. John the Baptist, Sacred Heart, St. Patrick Churches
10:30 a.m. Mass followed by a Picnic / Cookout
Fr. Thomas Szydlik, Deacon Pat Comfort, Deacon Todd Weber, Deacon Scott Whitehouse
July 27, 2024
Rev. Thomas R. Szydlik was formally installed as Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Sacred Heart, and St. Patrick churches
at Mass by Fr. Dustin Schultz, Vicar Forane of the Bloomington-Lincoln Vicariate.
In the first photo (L-R) are Dcn. Todd Weber, Altar Server Greg Toohill, Fr. Schultz, Fr. Szydlik,
Dcn. Pat Comfort, and Dcn. Scott Whitehouse.
Rev. Thomas R. Szydlik was formally installed as Pastor of St. John the Baptist, Sacred Heart, and St. Patrick churches
at Mass by Fr. Dustin Schultz, Vicar Forane of the Bloomington-Lincoln Vicariate.
In the first photo (L-R) are Dcn. Todd Weber, Altar Server Greg Toohill, Fr. Schultz, Fr. Szydlik,
Dcn. Pat Comfort, and Dcn. Scott Whitehouse.
Congratulations to Alex Romer Confirmed Last Sunday, May 12, 2024
His confirmation name is St. Robert Bellarmine - the saint he chose to honor as his heavenly patron and intercessor. Also pictured are Fr. Derick, Deacon Todd, and Alex’s sponsor - his brother - Timmy Romer. |
Thanks to those who took part in May Crowning this year!
Sunday, May 12, 2024 (L to R) Emmett Trost, Alex Maas, Cece Ashbeck and seated is Alex Romer who was confirmed the same day. |
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Peoria Cathedral Confirmation may be viewed HERE.
Congratulations to (L to R)
Ridge Braden, Ben Maas, Jayce Moser, Lucy Prestegaard, Carolena Ferrie, Silas Crow, Camden Denning, Keegan Troha, Kaylee Moser, Grace Braden, James Hawkins!
Congratulations to (L to R)
Ridge Braden, Ben Maas, Jayce Moser, Lucy Prestegaard, Carolena Ferrie, Silas Crow, Camden Denning, Keegan Troha, Kaylee Moser, Grace Braden, James Hawkins!
Sunday, April 28, 2024 - First Holy Communion may be viewed HERE.
(L to R) Olivia Prestegaard, Maia Mowery, Lynsie Moser, Emmett Trost, Elsie Albert
Thank you, Stephanie Rutherford (2nd grade teacher), for preparing them for this most blessed day!
(L to R) Olivia Prestegaard, Maia Mowery, Lynsie Moser, Emmett Trost, Elsie Albert
Thank you, Stephanie Rutherford (2nd grade teacher), for preparing them for this most blessed day!
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Congratulations to Lynsie, Emmett, Elsie, & Olivia!
They received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time last Sunday, March 3, 2024.
They are continuing their preparation for First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 28th.
They received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time last Sunday, March 3, 2024.
They are continuing their preparation for First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 28th.
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Thanks to ALL who helped with deep cleaning the church!
Fr. Derick; Jennyl, Liam & Fiona Lux; Judy Mowery; Jane Schmid; Matt, Connie, Thaddeus & Marissa Hughes; Jeanenne Ferrie, Chris Beckemeyer, Joe & Pam Elliott, Tim Daugherty, Sally Toohill, Shorty & Joanie Olson; Debra Toohill; Jayce & Kaylee Moser
Thanks to ALL who helped with deep cleaning the church!
Fr. Derick; Jennyl, Liam & Fiona Lux; Judy Mowery; Jane Schmid; Matt, Connie, Thaddeus & Marissa Hughes; Jeanenne Ferrie, Chris Beckemeyer, Joe & Pam Elliott, Tim Daugherty, Sally Toohill, Shorty & Joanie Olson; Debra Toohill; Jayce & Kaylee Moser
All Souls Day - November 2, 2023
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Sunday Evening, July 2nd, 2023
Power was restored later this evening. Saturday Evening, July 1st, 2023 As far as we can see, it looks like there will still be a power outage at St. Patrick Church for 9:00 a.m. Mass tomorrow - Sunday, July 2nd. No air conditioning since Thursday morning. 9:00 a.m. Mass WILL STILL TAKE PLACE, July 2nd... but no A/C or lights. Thursday, June 29, 2023 10:45pm Still no electricity at the church, hall, or rectory since the storm. Rectory yard cleanup crew #2 is starting tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. A few went in this afternoon and got quite a bit cleaned up in the front yard... but they need bigger equipment for tomorrow. |
Thursday, June 29, 2023 between 12:35 and 12:45pm
Tornado Warning for Wapella. 
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023, we welcomed Father Derick Mwesiga as Administrator for our parish!
He is also the Chaplain for Central Catholic High School. Fr. Derick was ordained July 7, 2018 in the Diocese of Bukoba in the United Republic of Tanzania, Africa. |
Moving Day - June 14, 2023
Father Geoff Horton from Wapella to Delevan
Father Derick Mwesiga from Peoria (from Tanzania) to Wapella
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Congratulations to Jace Everett Dean Jording, son of Jacob & Libby, brother of Emery, who was baptized Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at our parish! Godparents are Deacon Todd & Kim Weber.
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Confirmation Congratulation to Sean Svendsen! May 28th, 2023
On Pentecost Sunday, Sean received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Many in the parish were quite moved when
witnessing The Holy Spirit at work. Pictured with Sean are his mother - Shelby Shipley, sponsor - Judy Martens, and Father Geoff Horton.
On Pentecost Sunday, Sean received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Many in the parish were quite moved when
witnessing The Holy Spirit at work. Pictured with Sean are his mother - Shelby Shipley, sponsor - Judy Martens, and Father Geoff Horton.
Congratulations to Our Confirmed Students! Sunday, May 7, 2023 (Left to Right) Luke Prestegaard, Braxton Denning, Matthew Rutherford, Jr., Jacob Monteggia, Jocelynn Rutherford, Tristan Crow, and Caleb Troha received the Sacrament of Confirmation at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria. Thanks to Isaac Ferrie, the Confirmation teacher, for preparing them for this most blessed day! *** You may view the livestream HERE. *** |
May Crowning - Sunday, May 14, 2023 Seniors and First Communicants (L to R) Front Row: Liam Lux, Jack Shipley, Brooke Monteggia, Maeve Braden Back Row: Collin Koch, Braden Denning |
Congratulations to Our First Communicants!
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Maeve Braden, Luke Albert, Jack Shipley, and Liam Lux received their First Holy Eucharist. Thanks to 2nd Grade teacher Stephanie Rutherford for preparing them for this most blessed day!
*** You may view the livestream HERE. ***
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Maeve Braden, Luke Albert, Jack Shipley, and Liam Lux received their First Holy Eucharist. Thanks to 2nd Grade teacher Stephanie Rutherford for preparing them for this most blessed day!
*** You may view the livestream HERE. ***
Sunday, March 5th, 2023
First Reconciliation for the 2nd grade class Liam Lux, Jack Shipley, Luke Albert, Maeve Braden 
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Family BINGO Night - Saturday, February 25, 2023
Catholic Diocese of Peoria Traveling Monstrance
Monday, February 27, 2023 at St. Patrick, Wapella
6:30-7:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
Monday, February 27, 2023 at St. Patrick, Wapella
6:30-7:30 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
Harvest Breakfast Raffle Winners - November 7, 2022
$100 Amazon Gift Card - Dick Schmid, Teresa Daugherty
$100 Toohill Beef Gift Certificate - Barry Clesson, Mary Whitted
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 - All Souls Day
Rosary at the Cemetery
Rosary at the Cemetery
Sunday, August 28, 2022 - Annual Parish Cookout / Picnic
Eucharistic Procession
Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 19, 2022
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MAY CROWNING
Sunday, May 8, 2022 Jacob Sterr Jessie Wertz Jack Shipley (carrying pillow w/ crown) First Communicants from May 1st: - Layla Crow - Michael Whitted - Hannah Ashbeck (not present - Charlotte Switzer) |
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First Communion - Sunday, May 1, 2022
Hannah Ashbeck, Layla Crow, Michael Whitted, Charlotte Switzer
LIVESTREAM HERE.
Hannah Ashbeck, Layla Crow, Michael Whitted, Charlotte Switzer
LIVESTREAM HERE.
Confirmation - Sunday, May 1, 2022
Cathedral in Peoria with Bishop Lou, Father Horton and Deacon Todd
Timmy Romer (St. Joseph), Kyra Denning (St. Kateri Tekakwitha), Alex Maas (St. Sebastian), Aiden Toohill (St. Andrew).
LIVESTREAM HERE.
Cathedral in Peoria with Bishop Lou, Father Horton and Deacon Todd
Timmy Romer (St. Joseph), Kyra Denning (St. Kateri Tekakwitha), Alex Maas (St. Sebastian), Aiden Toohill (St. Andrew).
LIVESTREAM HERE.
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Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Father Horton's "fjord" photo of St. Patrick Church |
Thursday, February 3, 2022 Father Geoff Horton's drone flight at St. Patrick Church after 2 days of snow Click on "Video on Facebook" below.... |
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December 19, 2021 - Decorating the Church for Christmas
time-lapse video by Fr. Geoff Horton
Harvest Brunch - Sunday, November 7th, 2021
Fr. Geoff Horton was sworn in as Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Wapella by Fr. Dustin Schultz (Vicar of the Bloomington-Lincoln Vicariate) at 5:00pm Mass on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
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May Crowning - Sunday, May 9th, 2021
Corbin Swofford, Madelyn Rutherford, Kayla Sterr, Jacob Sterr
Congratulations to Madelyn Rutherford and Corbin Swofford!
First Holy Communion Sunday, May 2nd, 2021
First Holy Communion Sunday, May 2nd, 2021
February 2021
New Saint Michael the Archangel statue
New Saint Michael the Archangel statue
First Holy Communion
Sunday, May 2, 2021 Congratulations Madelyn Rutherford and Corbin Swofford! |
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 |
First Holy Communion and
Brown Scapular Enrollment with Father Geoff Horton
Special Masses on August 5th and 9th, 2020 only for First Communicants and their families.
August 5th (photos below)
Clare Braden
August 9th (left to right in photo)
Samantha Trost
Addison Troha
Cole Ferrie
Abelin Munoz
Kaylee Whitted
Brown Scapular Enrollment with Father Geoff Horton
Special Masses on August 5th and 9th, 2020 only for First Communicants and their families.
August 5th (photos below)
Clare Braden
August 9th (left to right in photo)
Samantha Trost
Addison Troha
Cole Ferrie
Abelin Munoz
Kaylee Whitted
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Parishioner Nicole (Nikki) Sheppard received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion
4:00pm Mass - St. John the Baptist Church, Clinton
Pictured below - Nicole (second from left) with her sponsor, Mary Walsh (far left - parishioner at Sacred Heart, Farmer City);
Father Jim Henning (seated center); Deacon Pat Comfort (near song board); Deacon Todd Weber (far right).
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New Septic System for the church, hall and rectory - installed July 7-9, 2020
October 30, 2019 - cistern lid collapsed under parish dumpster
October 30, 2019 - cistern lid collapsed under parish dumpster
Wednesday, July 8, 2020 - Move in Day for Father Horton
Saturday Evening Mass, Dinner & Family Bingo - Saturday, February 22, 2020
Friday, August 23, 2019
Parish Visit to Peoria to Honor Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Parish Visit to Peoria to Honor Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Sunday, August 18, 2019 - Parish Cookout Indoors
Sunday, July 14, 2019 - Father Henry Ogu's Farewell
Sunday, May 5, 2019 - First Holy Communion
Father Jeffrey Stirniman, Teacher Isaac Ferrie
Camden Denning, Kaylee Moser, Alexis Munoz, Alex Romer, Karli Shelmadine
Father Jeffrey Stirniman, Teacher Isaac Ferrie
Camden Denning, Kaylee Moser, Alexis Munoz, Alex Romer, Karli Shelmadine
April 7, 2019 - Confirmation at The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Jessie Wertz, Brooke Monteggia, Aubrey Fink, Jacob Sterr, Braden Denning, Collin Koch, Lauren Toohill
and Bishop Daniel Jenky
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Our young men who Confirmed in April
attending the May 5 Celebration Brunch... Collin Koch, Braden Denning, Jacob Sterr |
Friday, November 2, 2018 - All Souls Day
Saint Patrick Cemetery
Saint Patrick Cemetery
Sunday, August 26, 2018 - Annual Parish Picnic
Due to high heat / humidity and no bathroom access at Wapella Park, event was moved to the parish hall.
Photos by Kristin Fink
Due to high heat / humidity and no bathroom access at Wapella Park, event was moved to the parish hall.
Photos by Kristin Fink
Sunday, May 27, 2018 - Sacraments of Initiation
Frank Slayback received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion and his grandson, Benjamin Farrell, was Baptized. Frank's sponsor was Tom Harris with his wife, Karen. Benjamin's Godparents are his grandparents, Frank and Jackie.
Benjamin's parents are Ben and Jenee Farrell who reside in Louisiana. Welcome to the Church, the Body of Christ!
Frank Slayback received the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion and his grandson, Benjamin Farrell, was Baptized. Frank's sponsor was Tom Harris with his wife, Karen. Benjamin's Godparents are his grandparents, Frank and Jackie.
Benjamin's parents are Ben and Jenee Farrell who reside in Louisiana. Welcome to the Church, the Body of Christ!
Sunday, April 29, 2018 - First Holy Communion
Deacon Todd Weber, Fr. Jeffrey Stirniman, Teacher Isaac Ferrie
Ben Maas, Keegan Troha, Matthew Rutherford Jr., Carolena Ferrie, Jayce Moser
Deacon Todd Weber, Fr. Jeffrey Stirniman, Teacher Isaac Ferrie
Ben Maas, Keegan Troha, Matthew Rutherford Jr., Carolena Ferrie, Jayce Moser
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Saturday, March 31, 2018 - Easter Vigil
Libby Johnson received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion. She's pictured below with
her fiancé and sponsor, Jacob Jording (left) and Deacon Todd Weber (right) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clinton.
Last picture is the Rite of Election in Peoria - Sunday, February 18, 2018.
Libby Johnson received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion. She's pictured below with
her fiancé and sponsor, Jacob Jording (left) and Deacon Todd Weber (right) at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clinton.
Last picture is the Rite of Election in Peoria - Sunday, February 18, 2018.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Diocesan High School Youth Rally - "Spirit Lead Me"
Claire Martens, Aubrey Fink, Kayla Sterr, Victor Szymkiewicz
Diocesan High School Youth Rally - "Spirit Lead Me"
Claire Martens, Aubrey Fink, Kayla Sterr, Victor Szymkiewicz
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Mardi Gras BINGO
Mardi Gras BINGO
Friday, November 3 - Sunday, November 5, 2017
Diocesan High School Retreat - "Abide in Me"
Claire Martens, Victor Szymkiewicz, Bryce Foffel and Rachel Maas attended from our parish. Two linked parish students joined us as well: Susanna Angles
(Historic St. Patrick) and Valerie Feldker (Holy Trinity).
Diocesan High School Retreat - "Abide in Me"
Claire Martens, Victor Szymkiewicz, Bryce Foffel and Rachel Maas attended from our parish. Two linked parish students joined us as well: Susanna Angles
(Historic St. Patrick) and Valerie Feldker (Holy Trinity).
Thursday, November 2, 2017 - All Souls Day
Saint Patrick Cemetery
Saint Patrick Cemetery
October 2017
Therese of Lisieux Statue Arrived from Spain
Therese of Lisieux Statue Arrived from Spain
September 2017
Grotto Pavers and Statue Work
Sunday, August 20, 2017 - Annual Parish Picnic
Wapella Park
Wapella Park
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - First Holy Communion
Justin JJ Droke, Father Dustin Schultz, Kevin Valencia
Caleb Troha, Braxton Denning, Audrey Toohill, Jacob Monteggia
Justin JJ Droke, Father Dustin Schultz, Kevin Valencia
Caleb Troha, Braxton Denning, Audrey Toohill, Jacob Monteggia
May 2016 - May Crowning
Emma Wertz and Audrey Toohill
