Local Events

Titan Choirs present:
Holiday Vespers Choral Concert
Celebrate the holiday season with an afternoon of Lessons and Carols featuring the IWU Collegiate Choir and University Chorus
4pm Sunday, December 8th
at Holy Trinity Church
Admission is free and open to the public.

November 11 – December 20 at Crossroads Fair Trade Goods & Gifts
Monday thru Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays
Nov 24, Dec 1, 8, & 15 from 1 pm – 4 pm

At check out, tell the cashier you’re shopping for
St. Vincent de Paul so your receipt can be tagged for the 15% rebate to SVDP on your pre-tax sales total .
This fundraiser is a WIN-WIN-WIN!

1. Support marginalized workers across the globe.
2. Support those in need locally.
3. Give a loved one a beautiful, meaningful gift.

The annual Turkey Trot tradition will continue at St Patrick Church of Merna in Bloomington! This fun 4K walk/run event will take place after 8:30am Mass on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 28th. All are welcome and online sign-up will b available soon. All proceeds will benefit the St Brigid Conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul which works directly with local community members in need. We are seeking event sponsors this year and encourage organizations and individuals to consider this charitable initiative prayerfully. More information can be found online at svdpbn.com/news-events/turkey-trot. Thank you!

Illinois Wesleyan Opera Department with the Illinois Wesleyan Symphony Orchestra

presents

Hansel and Gretel

by Engelbert Humperdinck
Libretto by Adelheid Wette
English translation by Constance Bache

Dr Jennifer Schuetz, Director
Logan Campbell, Conductor
Lu Witzig, Piano Coach Accompanist
Sarah Dale, Piano Coach Accompanist

November 21-23, 2024 at 7:30pm
November 24, 2024 at 3:00pm

Hansen Student Center
300 E Beecher St
Bloomington, IL 61701

*Admission is free and open to the public

For more information, email jschuetz@iwu.edu

August 11-14, 2025 to Irondale, Alabama

Catholic Spirit Radio Network invites you to join them on a Pilgrimage to Mother Angelica’s Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama and EWTN Studios in Irondale, Alabama from Monday, August 11, 2025 to Thursday, August 14, 2025.

For more details go to our website: catholicspiritradio.com and click on the EWTN Pilgrimage tab in the menu. There is limited seating and the Early Bird Special ends on January 31, 2025. For questions, call Kathy at (309) 828-6554 or Jerry at 630-514-6221 

November 24: 7pm Dinner at Rob Dobs
Join us for drinks and appetizers to celebrate in thanks to God for our many blessings this year and throughout our lives. We will meet in the bar area to listen to the Golden Embers trio band. Please come enjoy some sparkling conversation with us and enjoy a relaxing night out.

Ignite Student Ministry exists to reach all teens for Christ, and serves as the unified Catholic High School Youth Group in Bloomington-Normal. Please scan the QR Code and fill out the form to register and join the group!

• 11/24: All High Schoolers are welcome to join
  us TONIGHT for Friendsgiving at Central Catholic HS from 6:00-8:00pm! Bring a dish of your choosing, and come see us for a potluck get together at the school!
• 12/1: Another Mass and Meal coming your way! Come join us for 5:30pm Mass at Epiphany, and stick around for pizza, fellowship and games!