St. Anthony’s Announcements

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 16-17, 2024

Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.

•  Today we celebrate the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.   The readings begin on p.226.

• Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Margaret Feller, John Lukas, Pat and Jerry Northam, Loretta Alt, Jim Benjamin, and Glenna Diskin.  If you have a friend or family member that you would like us to pray for during mass, please contact Debbie in the office or Linda Sheppard.

• All women of St. Anthony’s are invited to Rosary and Coffee at Pricilla Lobb’s home on Tuesday, November 19 at 9AM.  Please contact Debbie in the office Monday afternoon to RSVP and/or get Pricilla’s address.

• Albs for Altar Servers and Father Ignatius have been ordered.  If you would like to purchase an alb or make a donation towards a purchase, you may contact Debbie in the office or drop a donation in an envelope marked, “Albs” into the basket. Thanks so much.

• Our goal for this year’s Annual Diocean Appeal is $17,206. To date, we have received pledges and donations for $8525 which is 50% of our goal.  Thank you to all who have pledged or made a donation!  If we fall short of our goal, the funds will be taken directly out of St. Anthony’s funds.  Please consider helping us reach our goal with your donation. Thank you to Angela Layden who created an ADA goal thermometer for us!

• Please be sure to take a bulletin today.  A schedule for Advent Masses and Activities is enclosed.

• Last weekend the Special Events Committee hosted a game night on Saturday after 5PM mass with chili, taco soup, desserts and potluck from parishioners.  There were adult as well as kids games and it was all free!   It was a fun night of food and fellowship!  The committee is now in the process of planning an all parish Christmas Party! Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14th for another evening of fun, food, games, and a raffle of some very special items!  We hope you’ll plan to join us!

• If you would like to enter a loved one in the book of the dead, the book has been placed on the podium to the left of the altar.

• There is a group of local seamstresses who are sewing dresses for young girls in Uganda.  If you have fabric or gently used girls t-shirts up to size 12, please bring them to Mass and Pat Foster will deliver them to the women.

• Students who are receiving their First Communion or Confirmation, please sign the attendance sheet in the back of the church showing you attended Mass.

St. Anthony’s Announcements

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 9-10, 2024

Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.

Today we celebrate the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.   The readings begin on p.224.

•  The Hoopeston United Methodist Church has asked us to save our plastic shopping bags that we receive at stores. They will use them to make waterproof mats for the homeless. It takes 700 bags to make one mat. Please put the bags in the box at the back of church or bring to the office.

• The next Faith Formation and Adult Class is Nov. 13th at 5 pm. OCIA will meet at 6:15 pm.

• T-shirts may be picked up at the hall during office hours on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 12-4 or Wednesday from 5-6 during Faith Formation classes.

• On Sat Nov. 9, there will be an evening of food, fun and games following 5 pm mass. Chili or soup will be provided and you may bring a side dish or dessert to share. All parishioners are welcome to bring a friend. Many games will be available but you may also bring games.

• The Diocese of Peoria will be celebrating its 150 year Jubilation starting in 2025 and lasting for two years.

• The annual St. Mary’s Christmas Bazaar is Sat. Nov. 23rd from 9 am to 1pm at the Parish Hall/Gym in Westville. There will be a raffle and concessions. Also, homemade noodles will be for sale.

• Info to come on the Dec. 8th and Dec. 12th Celebrations of Our Lady of Guadelupe.

• Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Margaret Feller,  John Lukas, Pat and Jerry Northam, Loretta Alt, Jim Benjamin, and Glenna Diskin.

• If you have a friend or family member that you would like us to pray for during mass, please contact Debbie in the office or Linda Sheppard.

• The high school youth group will meet from 4-6pm on Sunday in the parish hall. 

• The liturgy/Eucharistic committee will meet on Monday, November 11 at 6:30 in the hall.

• Saint Vincent de Paul members will meet on Wednesday, November 13 at 6:15.

• St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting loose change following Mass today. 

• If you would like to enter a loved one in the book of the dead, the book has been placed on the podium to the left of the altar.

• There is a group of local seamstresses who are sewing dresses for young girls in Uganda.  If you have fabric or gently used girls t-shirts up to size 12, please bring them to Mass and Pat Foster will deliver them to the women.

St. Anthony’s Announcements

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 3, 2024

Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.

•  Today we celebrate the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time.   The readings begin on p.222.

• Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Dale McCord,  Pat and Jerry Northam, Loretta Alt, Jim Benjamin, and Glenna Diskin.

• Thank you to everyone who donated treats to Spooktacular and to all who volunteered to help stuff bags and work our booth.  More than 800 kids received a treat with a note from St. Anthony’s.

• Welcome to our parish family, Joseph Hand, who will be baptized during the 9AM mass on November 3!

• There will be no donuts after 9 am mass. The Hand family would like to invite you to celebrate Joseph’s baptism at their home 812 E. Lincoln immediately following mass.

• Election Day is Tuesday, November 5.  All registered Hoopeston citizens can vote at our parish hall on Tuesday.

• Adult Bible study and OCIA will resume on  Wednesday, November 6. 

• Debbie will not be in the office on Wednesday from 12-4.

• If you have ordered a St. Anthony  t-shirt, you may pick it up at the hall during office hours on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday from 12-4 or Wednesday from 5-6 during Faith Formation classes.

• The special events committee is planning a fellowship night of food, fun, and games following 5:00 PM mass on Saturday, November 9.  Chili or soup will be provided. You may bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring your friends and family to play Bunco or other card games, ping pong and more.  Bring your own games if you choose. 

• A reminder to bring grocery sacks for the Methodist Church mat-making mission for the Homeless.  You may put the grocery sacks in the box in the back of the church. 

• Friday Nov. 1 is All Saints’ Day and is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass is at 5:30.

• Welcome to our parish family, Joseph Aaron Hand, who will be baptized during the 9AM mass on November 3!

• The 2024 Presidential Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the Parish Hall. It is very important to vote.

• The Hoopeston United Methodist Church has asked for our help in doing a mission project in the next few weeks. They are asking us to save our plastic shopping bags that we receive at stores. They will use them to make waterproof sleeping mats that can be used in our community for the homeless and worldwide. They are also inviting us to help make them. No date has been set yet. Please call our office if you would like to volunteer. It takes approximately 700 bags to make one mat. You may drop off the bags in the box at the back of Church.

• Spooktacular---St. Anthony’s will have a booth at the Hoopeston Downtown Trick or Treating “Trick or Treating” on Monday Oct. 28th from 5:30 to 7:00pm. Thank you to those who donated candy and Please stop by and say “HI” as we pass out candy and Grow a harvest for God.

• The Craft/Vendor Fair was very successful and the Special Events committee is considering having a Spring Craft/Vendor Fair.

• Next year,2025,  the Diocese of Peoria will be celebrating its 150th  year Jubilation.  Celebrations will take place for 2 years.  There will be more information to come..

• The special events committee is planning a fellowship night of food, fun, and games following 5:00 PM mass on Saturday, November 9.  Chili or soup will be provided. You may bring a side dish or dessert to share. Bring your friends and family to play Bunco or other card games, ping pong and more.  Bring your own games if you choose.

• Please pray for victims of Hurricanes Helene & Milton.

St. Anthony’s Announcements

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 12-13, 2024

• Today we celebrate the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time.   The readings begin on p.214.

• Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Pat and Jerry Northam, Loretta Alt, Jim Benjamin, and Glenna Diskin.

• Mark your calendars for October 19 from 9AM-3 PM!  Don’t miss St. Anthony’s Vendor and Craft fair to shop for gifts for Christmas and more!  Walking tacos will be sold too!  

Vendors can still sign up by contacting Jeannette Andre.  

• Faith Formation and Adult Bible study meet Wednesday at 5PM.

•  Join us this fall for OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation, formerly referred to as RCIA.

Classes will be Wednesday evenings at 6:15 PM. If you have any questions, contact Thomas Baldwin.

•  If you have not yet  made a pledge or payment to ADA, please do so as soon as possible.If you did not receive an ADA envelope in the mail, envelopes can be found in the back of the church. Thank you for your generosity.

• St. Anthony’s will be participating in Downtown Hoopeston’s Spooktacular on Monday, October 28.    If you would like to donate a bag of candy or salty treats, please put them in the back of the church in the next few weeks.  Volunteers will be needed at our booth.

• Next Sunday, October 20 is World Mission Sunday. Envelopes are in the pews. Thank you for your generosity.  

• Also, Sunday, October 20 the High School Youth Group will meet.  More information will be sent by text message.

• Please be sure to read the bulletin this week for an insert about the upcoming election in November.

• St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting loose change following mass today.  In recent months, we have been able to serve numerous families so our funds are diminishing.  Thank you in advance for your generosity.  If you are interested in joining our organization, please contact Maggie Cope or leave a message with Debbie in the office.

 Today we celebrate the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time.   The readings begin on p.212.

• Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Pat and Jerry Northam, Loretta Alt, Jim Benjamin, and Glenna Diskin.

• Due to the hospitalization of Debbie’s husband, Jim, Debbie may not be in the office at her regularly scheduled time. If you need immediate assistance, please call Father Ignatius at the rectory or leave a message at the hall. Messages are being picked up regularly and someone will contact you.

• Father Ignatious will be on a retreat beginning October 6-10.  There will be no daily mass Tuesday- Thursday. And no adoration on Thursday.

• Mark your calendars for October 19 from 9AM-3 PM!  Don’t miss St. Anthony’s Vendor and Craft fair to shop for gifts for Christmas and more!  Walking tacos will be sold too!  

  Vendors can still sign up by contacting Jeannette Andre.  

• A new booklet, “Mass for Children”, can be found in many of the pews.  Please encourage and assist your children in using them and participating in prayers.  Please do not remove them from church.

•  Join us this fall for OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation, (formerly referred to as RCIA). — Classes will be Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM.

• If you have not yet  made a pledge or payment to ADA, please do so as soon as possible.If you did not receive an ADA envelope in the mail, envelopes can be found in the back of the church. Thank you for your generosity.

• St. Anthony’s will be participating in Downtown Hoopeston’s Spooktacular on Monday, October 28.    If you would like to donate a bag of candy or salty treats, please put them in the back of the church in the next few weeks.  Volunteers will be needed at our booth.

• October is the month of the Rosary.  All parishioners and families are invited to participate in a living rosary on Wednesday at 5PM in the parish hall.  We need 58 people to participate to represent each of the beads of the rosary.

• Donuts and coffee will be served by the youth group following the 9AM mass.

St. Anthony’s Announcements
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 28-29, 2024

Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.

•  Today we celebrate the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.   The readings begin on p.210.

• Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Pat and Jerry Northam, Loretta Alt, Jim Benjamin, and Glenna Diskin.

• Due to the hospitalization of Debbie’s husband, Jim, Debbie may not be in the office at her regularly scheduled time. If you need assistance, please call Father Ignatius at the rectory. 

• A new booklet,Mass for Children, can be found in many of the pews.  Please encourage and assist your children in using them and participating in prayers.  Please do not remove them from church.se

• Volunteers are needed for Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Ushers. Training will be provided.  If you are interested, please contact Debbie in the office.

•  Join us this fall for OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation, formerly referred to as RCIA beginning on Sunday, September 29 from 6-7PM In the parish hall. 

•  If you did not receive an ADA envelope in the mail, envelopes can be found in the back of the church.. Thank you for your generosity.

• K-8 Faith Formation Classes and Adult classes meet from 5-6PM on Wednesday, October 2.  

Have you ever thought about learning more about the traditions & teachings of the Catholic Church? Have you ever thought about joining the Catholic Church? Are you an adult Catholic that hasn’t been confirmed? Come join us for OCIA(the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults/new name for RCIA) this fall. The first meeting will be Sunday, Sept 29th from 6-7 pm in the parish hall. The next CCD and adult ed is Sept 25. The adult class will be wrapping up Genesis and then going through the Gospel of John.

The Special Events is planning the Craft & Vendor Fair for Oct. 19. There will be a limited numbers of spots open. If you are a vendor or know of a vendor, please call the office to reserve your spot.

There will be no daily Mass from Monday October 7th through Thursday October 10th.

On Sept. 2, Father Ignatius celebrated 34 years as a priest.

Loose change for St Vincent de Paul Society will be this weekend. Please be generous.

Sam Matthews and Alyssa Alwardt will be marrying at St. Anthony’s Church on September 14. Congratulations!!!

CCD and adult religious ed classes will start on Wed. Sept. 18 with an opening mass followed by a meal. Registration for students K -8 will be held after masses on 9-14 & 9-15.

The next Rosary & Rosary will be Sept. 17 at Priscella Lobb’s home(906 Wilson).

Have you ever thought about learning more about the traditions & teachings of the Catholic Church? Have you ever thought about joining the Catholic Church? Are you an adult Catholic that hasn’t been confirmed? Come join us for OCIA(the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults/new name for RCIA) this fall. If interested, please contact the Office.

The Special Events is planning the Craft & Vendor Fair for Oct. 19. There will be a limited numbers of spots open. If you are a vendor or know of a vendor, please call the office to reserve your spot.

The high school youth group will meet on Sunday, Sept.1 at 5pm. Please bring a snack to share.

On Sept. 2, Father Ignatius celebrated 34 years as a priest.

St. Anthony’s Announcements 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 7-8, 2024

Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.

•  Today we celebrate the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time.   The readings begin on p.204.

• Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Pat and Jerry Northam, Becky Martinez and Loretta Alt.

• The Special Events committee is planning a vendor/craft fair for October 19th from 9am - 3PM.  The committee is looking for vendors and crafters. There will be a $30 fee for a 10x10 booth space.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Debbie in the office or Jeanette Andre.  The committee welcomes new members. If you are interested in joining this very important committee, please contact Amanda Martinez for more information.

• Volunteers are needed for Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors and Ushers. Training will be provided.  If you are interested, please contact Debbie in the office.

•  CCD and adult religious ed classes will start on Wednesday, September 18 with an opening mass for families followed by a meal.  Registration for students in K-8 will be held following masses on September 14 and 15.   

• The high school youth group will meet on Sunday, September 15 from 5-7PM in the Parish Hall.  Please bring a snack or appetizer to share.  

• Have you ever thought about learning more about the traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church? Have you thought about joining the Catholic Church? Are you an adult Catholic that hasn’t been confirmed? Join us this fall for OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation, formerly referred to as RCIA.  If you're interested,  please contact Debbie in the office.

• Today  we will view a video from Bishop Tylka about Annual Diocesan Appeal.  Envelopes for your ADA contribution can be found in the pews.

•  The next donut Sunday will be September 15 following 9 am Mass.