Events Around the Parish
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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 Vianney
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
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!
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.
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.
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!
Many thanks to the Technology Ministry's sponsor, Lagron-Miller, and their funds used to promote this social media post!
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
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.
40 Ideas for the 40 Days of Lent
FORTY things to Consider doing for LENT to grow in your intimacy with the Most Holy Trinity.
Fr. Bolek has given us some ideas of things we can do for the 40 Days of Lent.
FORTY things to Consider doing for LENT to grow in your intimacy with the Most Holy Trinity.
- Cut media consumption to open time for prayer, service, and personal relationship with others. Start and end each day free from the influence of the media. Fewer pixels more people.
- Use at least some of your drive time in the car to listen to Catholic radio, talks or audio books, instead of news, sports, and music.
- Make an extensive examination of conscience, and plan to get to confession before Easter.
- Cut back purchases of luxuries, and give the saved money to the needy.
- Commit to a daily time of quiet prayer; don’t do all the talking. Listen to God.
- Make a list of things you are grateful for; review and add to it every day.
- Find a form of Lenten fast appropriate for you given your age, health, and state of life.
- Get to daily Mass as often as possible, even if it is just one extra Mass a week.
- Learn the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Identify one to begin incorporating into your life this Lent.
- Watch Mel Gibson’s movie, “The Passion of the Christ,” during Lent or Holy Week, and invite someone to watch it with you.
- Read a portion of scripture every day.
- Spiritually adopt someone preparing to receive the Sacraments of Initiation this Easter praying for him or her throughout Lent.
- Spend some time each week in Eucharistic Adoration.
- Visit an adoration chapel for some moments of silent prayer. Better yet, commit to a weekly hour in the chapel.
- Attend a Parish Mission or Lenten Retreat; invite others to join you.
- Instead of secular videos for weekend entertainment, try some videos that will enrich your spiritual life.
- Recite the “Our Father” everyday slowly and thoughtfully; expand to three times per day.
- Forgive those who have offended you or your loved ones. Pray for the person who’s been the most hurtful or annoying.
- Make it a habit of looking people in the eye and saying, “God bless you.”
- Develop your relationship with the Blessed Virgin Mary: the rosary, novena, scapular, medal, pilgrimages, devotional prayers, consecrations etc.
- Wake up on time at the same time without using snooze.
- Invite someone who doesn’t regularly attend Holy Mass to come to church with you.
- Reach out to the least important, least popular, most ignored person at school, home, or work.
- Read or listen to a biography of a saint.
- Begin/widen the practice of praying the rosary.
- Make it a daily practice to pray for Holy Father’s intentions which are truly universal. And also, for at least one particular need beyond the frontiers of your native land.
- Make the Stations of the Cross either alone, or better yet, with others.
- Visit someone lonely in the neighborhood, in the hospital, in a nursing home, or in prison.
- Commit to making an examination of conscience each night before bed.
- Prayerfully consider making a pilgrimage.
- Before work, chores or study, make a conscience decision to offer up whatever you are doing in love of God and in loving intercession for some person or special need.
- Pray regularly for those whose rights and dignity are trampled, and for those responsible for their pain. Look for a way to help.
- Invite someone to join you for Easter Sunday Mass; offer to pick them up & drive them home.
- Look for opportunities to volunteer for the least desirable jobs, and serve those who are least worthy, and least grateful.
- Find out what the Sign of the Cross really means, and begin making it in a less mechanical way, several times per day.
- Write three thank you letters to people who have made an impact upon your life.
- Spend time talking to God out loud: Adoring Him, asking for Forgiveness, thanking Him and asking Him for the things you and our world need.
- Go to Mass on Holy Thursday, spend time in adoration that evening as well.
- On Good Friday, go to the Passion Service and open up some time as media-free time of silence and prayer.
- Go to the Easter Vigil. If you can’t, read the seven readings that are part of the Vigil and reflect upon them.
Knights of Columbus Fish Frys
Be sure to grab dinner at the Knights of Columbus fish frys on Fridays during Lent at St. Jude. Carry outs available.
Be sure to grab dinner at the Knights of Columbus fish frys on Fridays during Lent at St. Jude.
Click here for the downloadable flyer.
Stewardship Weekend
Here is the full list of ministries you can get involved with. We should all pray about ways we can give our time, talent, and treasure.
Did you know it's Stewardship Weekend at St. Jude?
Here is the full list of ministries you can get involved with. We should all pray about ways we can give our time, talent, and treasure.
Click here for a full list of ministries.
Click here for the EFT form.
Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Fr. Bolek
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 February 7, 2018 guest speaker is Fr. Bolek.
Ash Wednesday is February 14th this year. Join the Mom’s Group the Wednesday before to hear an inspiring and encouraging talk by our very own Fr. Bolek to truly enter into the Lenten Season.
For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.
Can't Decide If You Want to Attend the Gala?
Here's a taste of the great performance you'll see at this year's St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala! Mike, along with one of his associates, will be playing the event.
Meet Felix & Fingers' Mike Potts
Here's a taste of the great performance you'll see at this year's St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala! Mike, along with one of his associates, will be playing the event on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
And don't worry....We've got interesting, fun, and SURPRISING ways we'll be using these amazing musicians at the event. Be sure to attend and be sure to start thinking of a song you'll want to request.
Get your tickets
Click here to order your tickets to the event.
LOTW Retreat, March 16 to 19
Don't miss out! St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 16th to 19th will be our Light of the World Retreat here at St. Jude! St. Patrick is a saint. That means he wants you to celebrate that and is praying you might take the chance this weekend and dive deeper with our Lord!
Register for the Light of the World Retreat at St. Jude.
Don't miss out! St. Patrick's Day weekend, March 16th to 19th will be our Light of the World Retreat here at St. Jude! St. Patrick is a saint. That means he wants you to celebrate that and is praying you might take the chance this weekend and dive deeper with our Lord!
The retreat will be held in Hettinger hall and will feature speakers, times for prayer and adoration, small group discussions, and of course, incredible food! We all need time away to just be. Let this be the weekend you choose to do so.
Retreat times
- Friday: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Saturday: 8:00am to 8:00pm
- Sunday: 8:00am to 8:00pm
- Monday: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Registration
Register online at https://www.lotwem.org/stjudechurchpeoria.html
Questions
For questions email our Director of Evangelization, Drew Isbell, at disbell@stjudecatholic.co or call 309-243-7811 ext. 2212
Hit up the Book Fair for the Young Folks in Your Life
The event is January 27 and 28, after all weekend Masses. You can find books for the young people in your life, and your purchase builds our school and classroom libraries!
Next weekend is the St. Jude Catholic School's annual Scholastic Book Fair after all Masses.
The event is January 27 and 28, after all weekend Masses. You can find books for the young people in your life, and your purchase builds our school and classroom libraries!
Pennies for Life
The annual "Pennies for Life" collection will be taken up after all masses next weekend, January 20/21. This collection benefits the Family Resource Center, located at 415 NE Monroe Street, Peoria. The Family Resources Center offers thousands of educational and entertaining programs...
Help Support Pennies for Life in Peoria!
The annual "Pennies for Life" collection will be taken up after all masses next weekend, January 20/21. This collection benefits the Family Resource Center, located at 415 NE Monroe Street, Peoria. The Family Resources Center offers thousands of educational and entertaining programs that deal with respect for God’s most precious gifts of life and family. These audio/visuals and books are available on free loan to the community and more are being added to the library daily. In addition, the FRC offers referrals for: free pregnancy tests and services to pregnant distressed women, teen-age chastity programs, natural family planning, and post abortion counseling. Your generous donation helps us to provide these resources free of charge.
Thanks for your support!
Are you ready for the Red Carpet?
Mark your calendars for the upcoming St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala on the Red Carpet! The event will be Saturday, February 24th, 2018, and will be one to remember with dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions...and of course, some surprises!
Red Carpet is the theme of the 2018 St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala.
Mark your calendars for the upcoming St. Jude Fire and Ice Gala on the Red Carpet! The event will be Saturday, February 24th, 2018, and will be one to remember with dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions...and of course, some surprises!
Get your tickets now!
Click here to purchase your tickets to this event now.
Invitations
Invitations are coming to your mailbox this week, but if you can't wait that long, check them out below!
St. Jude Spaghetti Dinner
Join us for everyone’s favorite Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, January 28 from 12:30 to 5:00pm!
Join us for everyone’s favorite Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, January 28 from 12:30 to 5:00pm!
Advance tickets will go on sale January 13-14 for $10/adult, $5/child, or $27/family (2 adults max.) We accept cash, check, and credit.
There will be entertainment, a raffle, and bread ($1) and sauce ($5) on sale, as well!
Send Fr. Bolek an Email, He Wants to Hear From You
During Fr. Bolek's homilies this weekend, he talked about his encounter with Jesus Christ over Christmas. What was your encounter with Christ over Christmas?
Share Your Christmas Encounter With Christ
During Fr. Bolek's homilies this weekend, he talked about his encounter with Jesus Christ over Christmas. What was your encounter with Christ over Christmas?
He wants to hear from you! Send him an email and let him know how you encountered Christ this Christmas. Seriously! He said he wants to get "1000 emails" this week. Also, share your encounter with others when you see them or via your social media accounts.
You can find Fr. Bolek's email address here.
January 7, 2018 Mass
If you missed his homily this weekend, you can watch it below.
Join the St. Jude Mom's Group-Guest Speaker Molly Best
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 January 10, 2018 guest speaker is Molly Best.
Feeling a little weighted down from all the yummy food over the holidays but don’t know where to find the time to work out? Come hear Molly speak on fitness and even demonstrate ways to get moving. Molly is a stay at home mom for five (5) growing children! She is a certified kickboxing instructor at Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping. Molly and another mom started Woman of Strength, an early morning workout group at St. Phils, to encourage other women from our community to get moving and keep moving!!
For more information, click here for the brochure or email stjudemomsgroup@gmail.com.
Join Financial Peace University
Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more. And now you can experience this life-changing class at St. Jude. Classes begin on Wednesday, January 17 at 6 p.m. The class will meet every week...
Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson, money-management class taught by America's most trusted financial guru, Dave Ramsey.
Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more. And now you can experience this life-changing class at St. Jude. Classes begin on Wednesday, January 17 at 6 p.m. The class will meet every week for nine weeks except the week of February 4. You can sign up today and order your FPU class materials here: https://fpu.com/1054508.
Lesson order
- Week 1 - Super Saving
- Week 2 - Relating with Money
- Week 3 - Cash Flow Planning
- Week 4 - Dumping Debt
- Week 5 - Buyer Beware
- Week 6 - The Role of Insurance
- Week 7 - Retirement and College Planninng
- Week 8 - Real Estate and Mortgages
- Week 9 - The Great Misunderstanding
Donate and Earn a Tax Credit
Did you know you can donate to scholarships for Catholic education and also get a tax credit? See the attached flyer for more details! There's still time left to improve your tax position for 2017.
Did you know you can donate to scholarships for Catholic education and also get a tax credit?
See the attached flyer for more details! There's still time left to improve your tax position for 2017.