Events Around the Parish

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Be The Match Chicago Race Event

Consider participating with fellow St. Jude parishioners, who are racing for SJCS's own Marsha Krone, who is currently in need of a "match." Learn more and register online at www.bethematchfoundation.org. Meet up at Grant Park, Upper Hutchinson Field, or caravan from St. Jude at 5:45 a.m. the day of the race. Contact Joe Beaudry at joebeau34@yahoo.com for more information.

Get your racing shoes out!

A cure for blood cancer exists, but it can't happen without you! Join the fight and start saving lives now! By participating in the Chicago 5K, you will help add more potential marrow donors to the registry, help patients with transplant costs, and fund life-saving transplant research - providing cures to more patients!

Consider participating with fellow St. Jude parishioners, who are racing for SJCS's own Marsha Krone, who is currently in need of a "match." Learn more and register online at www.bethematchfoundation.org. Meet up at Grant Park, Upper Hutchinson Field, or caravan from St. Jude at 5:45 a.m. the day of the race. Contact Joe Beaudry at joebeau34@yahoo.com for more information.

Click here for info on Be The Match.

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Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) Update

The 2018 Annual Diocesan Appeal is now underway in our parish. Your support of this year's Appeal ensures that essential charitable, educational and pastoral ministries of the Diocese of Peoria are continued and carried forward.

The 2018 Annual Diocesan Appeal is now underway in our parish. Your support of this year's Appeal ensures that essential charitable, educational and pastoral ministries of the Diocese of Peoria are continued and carried forward. Thanks to all who made a pledge to the Annual Diocesan Appeal last weekend. No gift is too small, and our parish is trying to reach 100% participation.

If you have not yet made a gift to the ADA, we invite you to do so today. There are envelopes at  the Connection Center. Did you know you can give online? Visit www.cdop.org and click on "2018 ADA Online Donations" to make your gift. Please return an ADA pledge card to the parish office, indicating your online gift. Every dollar raised to make our goal ($134,867) supports important diocesan services and every dollar raised over our goal will be returned to the parish to help us pay down our debt.

Thank you!

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Priests Peddling for Prayers at SVDP School

Check out this great video of them visiting St. Vincent de Paul school here in Peoria. It has a moving account of the Lord's love. Pray for vocations!

The Priests Peddling for Prayers are out there again this year! And it's been super cold.

Check out this great video of them visiting St. Vincent de Paul school here in Peoria. It has a moving account of the Lord's love. Pray for vocations!

Follow them on Facebook here.

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Rummage Sale!

Donate to and shop at the St. Jude Rummage Sale. It's this week!

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Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Diane Dunniway, DNP, APN, WHNP-BC, FCP

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The April 11, 2018 guest speaker is Diane Dunniway.

Diane is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She has her Master’s and Doctorate in Nursing. She helps women make sense of the current controversies and research in hormone therapy, including the benefits of bio-identical hormones. She is also a Fertility Care Practitioner and Medical Consultant in Creighton Model Fertility Care.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

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7th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

Attend the Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, April 14th. Click for more details.

The Men of St. Jude invite you to our 7th annual Daddy Daughter Dance!

Details...

  • Saturday, April 14th from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Located in Hettinger Hall
  • $15/couple or $20/family and tickets are available at the door.
  • Download the flyer here.

Photography provided courtesy of Daryl Wilson Photography.

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Photos from Deacon Ralph Poyo

Photos from Deacon Ralph Poyo's talks!

Attendance and turn out was incredible for Deacon Ralph Poyo's Lent talks! Here are some photos if you missed it.

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Bus Trip to See Final Vows

This summer St. Jude will be sponsoring a Charter Bus for the Dominican Sisters' Final Vows on July 25. God willing, two sisters who were assigned at St. Jude will make their Final Vows.

Join the St. Jude bus trip to see final vows at the Dominican Sisters in Michigan!

This summer St. Jude will be sponsoring a Charter Bus for the Dominican Sisters' Final Vows on July 25. God willing, two sisters who were assigned at St. Jude will make their Final Vows.

Details...

  • The cost to ride the bus $65 per seat.
  • We reserved rooms at the Wyndham Hotel near the Motherhouse for $75 per room, feel free to share the cost with a friend.
  • We will board the bus after the 8:30am Mass July 24 and return July 25 in the evening.
  • There is a 30 person minimum for this to happen, so start talking to your friends about going!  If you are interested please see Fr. Bolek.

Click here to download the flyer with information.

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Trivia Night at St. Jude!

Trivia at St. Jude provides CASH prizes and DOOR prizes, and benefits the St. Jude Catholic School.

Trivia night at St. Jude on Friday, April 13th!

Details

  • Date: Friday, April 13, 2018 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: St. Jude's Hettinger Hall
  • Who: 21+, non-parishioners are welcome
  • Bring your own refreshments and snacks
  • Max. 8 people per table
  • Pre-registration requested (see forms below to download)

Trivia at St. Jude provides CASH prizes and DOOR prizes, and benefits the St. Jude Catholic School.


Forms and other details to download...

Click here for the registration form.

Click here for an informational flyer.

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Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Judy Zika

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

St. Jude Mom's Group

The St. Jude Mom’s Group works to support women in their vocation as Christian mothers through faith enrichment and fellowship opportunities that offer encouragement for daily living.

Make each first Wednesday a monthly morning retreat – join us for daily mass at 8:30am
and stay for the Mom’s Group speaker & discussion from 9:15 to 11:00am. What a great way to treat yourself and grow in faith! The group meets in the Old Social Hall. These mornings are a chance for moms to come together for fellowship, faith enrichment, and fun!

There is optional childcare.  See the brochure for details and more information.


The March 7, 2018 guest speaker is Judy Zika.

As one of the leaders of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Judy’s interest started 10 years ago when she took a Just Faith class here at St. Jude and it gave her a new awareness of the many social justice issues here in our community. Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering.

For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.

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Pictures from a night on the Red Carpet

See below for pictures from the St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala. The theme was red carpet. The video below is from our Fund in Need, which was a walking track and improved security.

Pictures!

See below for pictures from the St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala. The theme was red carpet. The video below is from our Fund in Need, which was a walking track and improved security.

Many thanks to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and parents!

St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala - Fund in Need video.


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The Catalog

Are you excited for Saturday? We are! Here is the catalog of items to bid on at the Gala. Many thanks to the sponsors of the Gala! Don't forget we'll have amazing performers from Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos, and many surprises in store for the night as well. See you there.

Are you excited for Saturday?

We are! Here is the catalog of items to bid on at the Gala. Many thanks to the sponsors of the Gala!

Don't forget we'll have amazing performers from Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos, and many surprises in store for the night as well. See you there.

Click here to view the catalog.

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Welcome to our new Sisters

As part of their 2nd year novitiate formation, the novices are with our Sisters for "Mission Life 101" for the next month. This wonderful experience for both the novices and our St. Jude family is a great gift from Mother Assumpta and the Community. The novices will live with the Sisters, continue their novitiate classes, and observe at SJCS and PND a few days each week for more classroom experience. We welcome them and pray for them as they prepare to make their First Vows this July. Thank you for coming, Sisters!

We welcome Sr. Mary Avila and Sr. Mary Vianney to St. Jude!

As part of their 2nd year novitiate formation, the novices are with our Sisters for "Mission Life 101" for the next month. This wonderful experience for both the novices and our St. Jude family is a great gift from Mother Assumpta and the Community. The novices will live with the Sisters, continue their novitiate classes, and observe at St. Jude Catholic School and Peoria Notre Dame a few days each week for more classroom experience. We welcome them and pray for them as they prepare to make their First Vows this July.

Thank you for coming, Sisters!

Sr. Mary Avila

Sr. Mary Avila

Sr. Mary Vianney

Sr. Mary Vianney

 

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Deacon Ralph Poyo from New Evangelization Ministires

Deacon Ralph Poyo from New Evangelization Ministires is coming to our parish for a lenten mission March 24th to March 29th.  Deacon is well known for his zeal for evangelization and passionate preaching.  Come and here a true disciple of Christ share with us this lenten season.

Deacon Ralph Poyo from New Evangelization Ministires is coming to our parish for a lenten mission March 25th to March 28th. Deacon is well known for his zeal for evangelization and passionate preaching. Come and hear a true disciple of Christ share with us this Lenten season.

Come hear him speak...

  • Sunday 7:00pm, The Saving Power of God
  • Monday 7:00pm, Spiritual Warfare
  • Tuesday 7:00pm, Life in the Holy Spirit
  • Wednesday7:00pm, Authentic Discipleship
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Felix and Fingers

Now a preview of the other guy too! At the St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala, we'll have Greg Percifield playing along with Mike Potts.

We gave you a sneak peek with the Mike Potts video!

Now a preview of the other guy too! At the St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala, we'll have Greg Percifield playing along with Mike Potts. Everyone is getting really excited.

More info can be found here. The event February 24 will be a night to remember!

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Spend Time with the Lord

We are in need of a second adorer for Monday at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and 3:00pm to 4:00pm.  We also need a second adorer for Wednesday at 3:00pm to 4:00pm as well as 5:00pm to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 7:00pm. 

Deepen your faith this Lent by spending time with our Lord.

Looking for a way to deepen your prayer life during Lent? Consider signing up for an hour of adoration? We have adoration on Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 9:00pm and on Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

We are in need of a second adorer for Monday at 1:00pm to 2:00pm and 3:00pm to 4:00pm.  We also need a second adorer for Wednesday at 3:00pm to 4:00pm as well as 5:00pm to 6:00pm and 6:00pm to 7:00pm. 

If you are interested in signing up for one of these hours or any other time or if you wish to be a sub, please contact Maria Marstall at mariamarstall@gmail.com or (309) 838-9323.  

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Be Marsha's Match

In 2016, Marsha Krone, a St. Jude Catholic Church parishioner and St. Jude Catholic School pre-K teacher, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone marrow cancer. Despite millions of donors being listed on the bone marrow registry, Marsha has yet to find her match.

You could save a life! Join the National Bone Marrow Registry. It takes just a cheek swab to join.

In 2016, Marsha Krone, a St. Jude Catholic Church parishioner and St. Jude Catholic School pre-K teacher, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone marrow cancer. Despite millions of donors being listed on the bone marrow registry, Marsha has yet to find her match.

In fact, she was informed she has less than a 1% change of ever finding a perfect match.

Please sign-up to be a bone marrow donor. Your donation may just be the "match" Marsha needs. Donors ages 18 to 44 years old in general good health are critically needed.

Can attend the event? Join BE THE MATCH online at www.bethematch.org. Use promo code MARSHASMATCH.

Click here fo the flyer about the event.

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Here are the event details...

  • When: Saturday, March 10th during the Red Cross Blood Drive
  • Time: 7:30am to 12:30pm
  • Where: St. Jude Parish, Hettinger Hall, 10811 N. Knoxville, Peoria, IL 61615.

Please attend!

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Many thanks to the Technology Ministry's sponsor, Lagron-Miller, and their funds used to promote this social media post!

 

 

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Happy Hour Lecture Event with Fr. Tony Dittmer

All adults of the parish are invited to a Happy Hour lecture event on Wednesday, February 28th at 7 p.m. in Hettinger Hall. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for fun, fellowship, and an inspiring talk.  You don’t want to miss this as Fr. Dittmer is as about as dynamic as they come! 

Join us!

 

Happy Hour with Fr. Tony Dittmer

- Igniting Faith in Our Families

 
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All adults of the parish are invited to a Happy Hour lecture event on Wednesday, February 28th at 7 p.m. in Hettinger Hall. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for fun, fellowship, and an inspiring talk.  You don’t want to miss this as Fr. Dittmer is as about as dynamic as they come! 

 

Questions? Contact Drew Isbell at 243-7811 Ext. 2212.

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