Local Announcements

Starting January 1st with Fr Mark -Mary Ames, CFR

But the podcast is not 365 daily rosaries …

… it’s about how to appreciate and enter into the rosary. Every day, Fr. Mark-Mary will examine an aspect of the rosary and give listeners something to focus on—then lead prayer.

If you’d like to see exactly how it’s going to work, get the day-by-day Prayer Plan by going to ascensionpress.com and searching for ‘RIY’.The Prayer Plan shows what each of the 365 episodes will be about, what prayers will be included, and lots more. 

November 2024: Anyone Who has lost a Child

We pray that all parents who mourn the loss of a son or daughter find support in their community and receive peace and consolation from the Holy Spirit.

Faith in Action is seeking volunteer drivers to transport seniors to needed medical appointments.
Get behind your community by getting behind the wheel for Faith in Action (FIA)! If you have a few hours/month to volunteer and hope to make a difference in the lives of aging neighbors-contact FIA today! Email
stacey@bnfia.org or call 309-827-7780 to discuss onboarding. FIA is truly volunteer-driven. Volunteers need to be 21 years or more.

Upcoming group orientation dates:
Tuesday, Nov. 5th, 1:00 PM -2:15pm.
Tuesday, Dec. 3rd, 1:00 PM -2:15pm.

How to Avoid Probate for your Estate Wed., 11/20/24 @ 1:30pm at the ARC

Chad Ritchie of the Ritchie Law office will talk on Avoiding Probate for your Estate; including identifying “probate assets” and choosing between will-based and trust-based estate plans. Please rsvp to Lisa at the FIA office at
309-827-7780. Don’t miss this important program!

Would you like to meet other single Catholics in the Bloomington-Normal area (approx age 35+)? The Uncoupled Catholics group, for Bloomington-Normal, may be joined on the Nextdoor app. Please request to be added to this group on the Nextdoor app. We are hoping to get together for some summer and fall events. We are a great group of singles providing opportunities for support, meeting friends, and building lifelong relationships. We are looking forward to connecting on the Nextdoor app and meeting in person.

Uncoupled Catholics (For Singles, Widows, Widowers, Annulled, and Divorced). Click here to join or scan the QR code below.