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!
Local Events
IWU School of Music presents ‘Hansel & Gretel’ – Nov 21-23 & Nov 24
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
Veterans Day Celebration – Nov 11
Join us at 10:30am at the new location of VFW Post 454 at the corner of E Lincoln & S Morrissey Dr in Bloomington.
10:50am Flyover (weather permitting)
Full Military Service presented by: The American Legion Post 635 & VFW Post 454 Honor Guard
For information call: Butch Ekstam at 309-825-2703
“SALUTE”
Catholic Spirit Radio Pilgrimage – Aug 11-14, 2025
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
Uncoupled Catholics Upcoming Events
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.
Benefit Dinner for Newman Center – Nov 7
The Newman Center serves the students at ISU, IWU, and Heartland providing Catholic religious and educational experiences. The proceeds from this benefit will be directed toward enriching Student Enhancement Activities. Everyone is invited!
WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 1706 RT Dunn Drive, Bloomington.
WHEN: 4:30-7:00pm Thursday, November 7, 2024 (or until food runs out)
WHAT: Pasta/Sauce, Italian Style Beef Brisket, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert. Lemonade, Coffee
*Cash Bar available.
DONATION: $15.00 Adults, $10.00 Children under 12
Reservations Preferred: Call: 309-386-6255 or send an email to mike@mykeystonehomes.com
Walk-Ins Welcome
Young at Heart Events
Advent Retreat for Seniors
8:30am November 21 at St Mary Church, Downs, IL
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation. Waiting is an opportunity to grow in faith. Join us for a half day Advent Retreat, November 21st, beginning at 8:30am at St Mary’s Church, 108 E. Washington St., Downs; includes a continental breakfast, keynote speaker, discussion, and concludes with a light lunch. Cost for the retreat is $14.00 per person.
Reservations and checks, made out to YAH, should be sent to: Mary-Margaret McHugh, 406 Northridge CC Est., Normal, IL 61761.
Reservations must be received by Deadlines.
Deaf Catholic Workshop – Nov 23
Deaf Catholic Workshop: Making Our Lives Holy for God
9am – 3pm, Saturday, November 23 at St Patrick Church, 708 W Main St, Urbana, IL 61801
On Saturday, November 23, renowned Fr. Joe Mulcrone will be leading a day-long spiritual workshop for the deaf at St. Patrick Catholic Church (Urbana, IL). The conference, Confession (3 p.m.), and Mass (4 p.m.) will be in American Sign Language as well as spoken.
If you are interested, please contact Minette at minetteministry@gmail.com. Additional information:
• Bring your Bible
• Cost is $20
• Breakfast bagels and lunch are included
• Nov 23 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Mass in ASL and English)
• Location: 708 W. Main St. Urbana, IL 61801
• Non-Catholics are welcome!
Ignite Student Ministry Upcoming Events
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!
- 10/27: We are back at Epiphany on October 27th for our Fall Festival!! Come join us in the parish hall at Epiphany for games, food and more from 6-8pm! Students are welcome to wear costumes and even bring a pumpkin for carving!
- 11/3: Mass and a Meal is back! All High Schoolers are welcome to come to Mass with us at Epiphany at 5:30pm, and we encourage you to stick around for food and fellowship until 8pm!
Emmaus Knights Returning this Fall – Nov 10
Emmaus Knights is an experience for young men who desire to grow in friendship and faith with some food and some fun. Fall Dates: 11/10, 12/8 from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at the Emmaus House 2327 W. Heading Ave., West Peoria.
Join Fr. Chase for a Sunday night of faith, fraternity, and formation.