Parish Events

9am Friday, December 6th HT Lower Level
3pm Sunday, December 21st at HSP Hall

~ The Gospels of Matthew and Luke contain what are called “infancy narratives,” filled with numerous important and revelatory details within the context of their narratives. Come and view this great and interesting hour-long video of how a sceptic became a believer by way of the mystery he uncovered through meticulously examining the details leading up to and including Jesus’ arrival in our world. The first showing of the video (and breakfast) will be following the HT 8am Mass on Friday, December 6th, at approximately 9:00am in the Lower Level. The second showing of the video will be on Saturday, December 21st , at 3pm in HSP Hall.

Bishop Tylka to Consecrate New Altar Top for Holy Trinity

at the 10am Mass, Sunday, December 1st

We are honored to announce that Bishop Louis Tylka will be gracing us with his presence as celebrant for the 10 am Mass at Holy Trinity on Sunday December 1st where he will be dedicating and blessing our new altar top during Mass. Please join us in packing the church for this seldom witnessed/experienced event.

There will be a reception afterwards for the Bishop in the Lower Level. If you’re interested in sharing a meal with him, please kindly RSVP no later than 12noon on Tuesday, November 26th.

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Doors open at 2pm Thursday, November 28th

No family in town or no one to celebrate with on Thanksgiving Day? Join some of your parish friends who would otherwise be eating alone for “Don’t Eat Alone On Thanksgiving Day” Thursday, November 28 at the Historic St. Patrick Parish Hall. We’ll begin gathering about 2pm and we’ll eat at 3pm. Turkey will be provided.

Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Questions? Call Donna at 309-824-0857. 

10am Mass on Gaudete Sunday, December 15th at Holy Trinity Church Lower Level *Registration Required

Inviting all Men of Faith in Celebration of the Mass, Sharing Breakfast & Inspirational Speaker 10am Mass Gaudete Sunday, December 15th At Holy Trinity Church (Registration required).

Please join your brothers in Christ for a 10am Mass celebrating Men of Faith in our community, followed by breakfast in the Church lower level, hosted and served by the women of our parishes. Guest speaker Mr. Matthew Faley, Director of Mission for the Peoria Diocese, will share his mission to help men grow in their relationship with Jesus. Providing opportunities for all men to be a guiding light to their families and communities; and to follow in the ministry of Bishop Lou’s mission, “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.”

We don’t always have the luxury of sharing time together, be it family or friends. Maybe this is the “tap on the shoulder or the nudge” to get together, to bring someone back, or bring them, to the faith.

Please join us for Mass, followed by a meal, good conversation, and an inspirational presentation. Please be invitational and invite other men to this blessed event.

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Nov  7^th                The Celebration of the Paschal Mystery of Christ:   

                             Fr. Loftus                                Sacraments 101

The Paschal Mystery of Christ; Christ, the last supper, the Passion, Easter Sunday, the dying and rising into eternal glory. The word liturgy means “public work or work done on behalf of the people” always referring to an organized community. All worshipers are expected to participate actively in each liturgy, for this is holy “work”.  Through the liturgical celebrations of the Church, the sacraments, we participate in the Paschal Mystery of Christ. We, the Church, have a vital role to play in shaping responsible citizens with moral character and a willingness to contribute to the wellbeing of society. Are you participating in this role ? Or are you a spectator sitting on the sidelines.  A participant has skin in the game. A spectator can leave early to beat the traffic. 

Nov 14^th              Baptism: Becoming a Christian                           Dcn Al Lundy

In His dialogue with Nicodemus, Jesus taught that Baptism was necessary for salvation. “No one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.” (Jn 3:5) After his Resurrection, Jesus met with the eleven Apostles and gave then the commission to preach the Gospel and baptize, telling them, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved” (MK 16:16) The word baptism in its origins is Greek and means “immersion” and “bath.” Immersion is a sign of death, and emersion out of water means new life. Not unlike bathing where one undergoes a cleansing.  The origin and foundation of Christian Baptism is Jesus who wanted to show his solidarity with human beings in order to reconcile them to the Father.  In order to live a new life with the Father.  

Nov 21^st               Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission:           Mark Landsly

                                Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Confirmation, together with Baptism and Eucharist, form the Sacraments of Initiation that are all intimately connected. In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is “sealed with the GIFT of the Holy Spirit” and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. The New Testament reports many manifestations of the Holy Spirit, two of the most notable the outpouring of the Spirit on Easter night behind locked doors as Jesus breathed on the Apostles and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit”. Fifty days after His resurrection the Apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, and they began to proclaim Gods mighty deeds. The Holy Spirit bestows seven gifts – Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Fortitude, Counsel, Piety, and Fear of the Lord to assist us in the same mission as witness to the same inspiration as the Apostles to spread the Good News of the Lord. The world is so in need of The Good News today.

Nov 28^th              Thanksgiving Day