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When You Say Yes…Mean It!

Yes, no, maybe so. Yes, no, maybe so. Each and every day we’re faced with dozens of decisions – things or people or places or events that we must say yes or no to. Yes, I’ll have chicken for dinner tonight. No, I won’t have beef. Yes, I’ll go to work this morning. No, I won’t […]

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Salt and Light: The Christian Calling

Why Jesus Called You to Be Salt and Light

What did Jesus mean by calling us SALT and LIGHT? Salt was one of the most common substances in the ancient world. Roman soldiers were paid in salt and would revolt if they didn’t get their ration. Indeed, our English word “salary” comes from the Latin “salarium” which literally means “salt-money.” And our expression, “That […]

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Ash Wednesday and the Attraction of Repentance

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. This is the primary penitential season in the Catholic Church. And when I say that, I'm sure everyone is like, "Yippee! Penance!" No one really likes self-denial and suffering. Although, can you really call giving up chocolate for 40 … [Read More...]

Walk to Jerusalem

Join us as we take an imaginary walk of 6,310 miles from Champaign to Jerusalem to improve not only our physical, but also our spiritual health. Starting Ash Wednesday, March 5th, walk and record your mileage. 20 minutes equals 1 mile. Record your name and mileage and drop your log slip … [Read More...]

Lenten Activities

Stations of the Cross begin on Friday, March 7th at 5:30 p.m. in Church, followed by Benediction. Eucharistic Adoration will continue all day on Fridays, beginning about 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m.  The Chaplet of the Divine Mercy will be chanted at 3:00 p.m.   All are invited to this … [Read More...]

Mini-Mission Opportunity

At the start of Lent, come for a one hour "mini-mission"...in Church... "Evangelization:  What is it?  Why do we need it?" Monday March 10th 6:30-7:30 p.m. "Why am I Catholic?" Tuesday March 11th 6:30-7:30 p.m. We hope to see you there! … [Read More...]

Fish Fry Volunteers Needed!

What a great way to get to know your fellow parish family members and give service to the parish at the same time! We are looking for volunteers to work at least one hour during the Fish Fry. Choose the following times, any or all: 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 6:15 p.m. - end Clean Up … [Read More...]

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