October 26-27 Announcements
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.
Youth Group - Corn Maze (Meet up at Parish Hall)
Meet at Parish Hall. Parent Drivers may be needed
SPOOKTACLUAR
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.
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
Church Holiday Bazaar (Vendor/craft fair)
There will be a church holiday vendor and craft bazaar on October 19th from 9:00-3:00 pm at the parish hall this year. Vendors or crafters may contact Deb Benjamin at the parish office during office hours Monday, Wed., or Thursday from 12:00-4 pm. or may contact Jeanette Andre at 913-522-7022 to reserve a space and complete a contract. One table booth space is approx. 10x10 space for $30.00. A 20x10 (two tables) booth is $50.00. Booths will be given out on a first come first serve basis, particularly in the case of vendors who are selling the same product. Electricity is available and this will be an indoor event, rain or shine. Bathrooms are on site, and the Special Events Committee will have walking tacos for sale. This is a fundraiser for the Special Events Committee.
October 12-13 Announcements
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.
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
October 5-6 Announcements
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.
Youth Group Service and Picnic
Ave Maria Retreat Center, Danville, IL WE WILL NEED PARENT DRIVERS
September 28-29 Announcements
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.
September 21-22 Announcements
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.
CCD and Adult Religious Education Classes
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 Sept. 14 and Sept. 15
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
September 14 - 15 Announcements
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.
September 7-8 Announcements
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.
September 1 Announcements
Sam Matthews and Alyssa Alwardt will be marrying at St. Anthony’s Church on September 14.
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 Sept. 14 and Sept. 15
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 Ivendor or know of a vendor, please call the office to reserve your spot.
The next Donut Sunday is Sept. 15.
Rosary and Coffee
Rosary and coffee will be Tuesday, August 27 at 9:30 at the home of Mary Timmons. If you would like to carpool with others on August 27, please meet at the parish hall at 9:00 AM.
August 25-25 Announcements
St. Anthony’s Announcements
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 24-25 , 2024
Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.
Today we celebrate the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings begin on p.200.
Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Glenna Diskin, Pat and Jerry Northam and Loretta Alt.
CCD and adult religious ed classes will start on Wednesday, September 18 with an opening mass followed by a meal. Registration for students in K-8 will be held following masses on September 14 and 15.
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.
Rosary and coffee will be Tuesday, August 27 at 9:30 at the home of Mary Timmons. If you would like to carpool with others on August 27, please meet at the parish hall at 9:00 AM.
Please be sure to pick up a bulletin today to find a letter from Bishop Tylka about ADA.
After a short homily today, we will watch a short video about Father Ignatius home Diocese Rulenge-Ngara appealing for your generous support to build the Cathedral in Ngara. Envelopes can be found in your pews.
Just a reminder that the Youth Group will be in need of tomatoes for the Labor Day Taco Stand. Tomatoes can be dropped off at the hall on or after Monday, August 26 in the hall. Don’t forget to go out to the park to support St. Anthony’s Taco stand beginning Thursday night through Monday!
Rosary and Coffee
The next Rosary & Coffee will be on Aug. 27th at 9:30 and will be at the home of Mary Timmons. All the Ladies of our parish are welcome
August 17-18 Announcements
The next Rosary & Coffee will be on Aug. 20th at 9:30 and will be at the home of Mary Timmons. All the Ladies of our parish are welcome.
Sam Matthews and Alyssa Alwardt will be marrying at St. Anthony’s Church on September 14.
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 Sept. 14 and Sept. 15. There will also be RCIA classes for adult candidates in the fall.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Westville will hold its annual celebration. There will be a car show on Sat. Aug 31 from 4:00 to 8:00pm.
—-On Sunday they will have a Margaritaville with Ninety’s Daughter Providing music from 5:30 to 10:00pm.
—-On Monday there is a Pork Loin sandwich Meal from noon till 3:00pm.
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The current members of the Parish Council are: Eric Layden/President, Brandon Smith/Vice President, Debbie Benjamin/Secretary, Nora Wise, Kim Burch, Linda Sheppard, Amanda Martinez, Jim Bowers, Tom Kasallis and Lisa Lukas/Trustees with Father Ignatius and Father Ted attending. The meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 6pm. All of St. Anthony’s members are welcome to attend
August 10-11 Announcements
St. Anthony’s Announcements
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 10-11, 2024
Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.
We’d especially like to welcome new parishioners, visitors and guests. If you regularly attend Mass at St. Anthony’s and would like to become a registered member of the church, please complete a registration form found in the rack in the back of church.
Today we celebrate the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings begin on p.192.
Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for John and Judy Sheridan, Pat and Jerry Northam and George Pracz.
Schools start on Thursday, August 15. Please keep in your prayers students, parents, teachers and administrators as they begin a new school year.
CCD and adult religious ed classes will start on Wednesday, September 18 with an opening mass followed by a meal. Registration for students in K-8 will be held following masses on September 14 and 15.
The Rite of Initiation (RCIA) classes for adult candidates will be offered this fall. If you or someone you know are interested in participating in these classes, please contact Debbie in the office.
A special thanks to the Parish Council and Finance Committee for their vision in completing projects this summer! In addition to the recent resurfacing of the parking lot and updating of our air conditioning system in the church, the replacement of the parish hall roof was completed this week. Your service is very much appreciated!
Dan Silver’s grandchildren would like to invite you to the Legion on Saturday, August 17 between 1 and 4 PM to honor their grandpa on his 90th birthday. Please join them to celebrate Dan Silver’s special day.
Following Masses, St. Vincent de Paul will have their loose change collection. Thank you for your generosity.
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
August 3 - 4 Announcements
St. Anthony’s Announcements
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 3-4 , 2024
Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.
We’d especially like to welcome new parishioners, visitors and guests.
Today we celebrate the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Jerry and Pat Northam, Jan Haggerty, and Glenna Diskin.
Jan Haggerty has moved to Heritage Health and would love to have visitors.
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Shirley “Sam” Mohr who passed away at the nursing home on Wednesday. Also keep her daughter Dorothy and family in your prayers,
A big thank you to the special events committee for organizing our church picnic. Thanks to all who attended. Pictures from the picnic will be uploaded to the website soon!
If you were unable to attend or watch EWTN of the National Eucharistic Congress, there are numerous videos from the Congress on YouTube including speakers Father Mike Schmitz, Bishop Barron, Lila Rose, Chris Stefanik and many more.
Join us for coffee and donuts following Mass on Sunday, August 4. All are welcome to come to the Hall for food and fellowship.
T-shirts will be on display and may be ordered.
The Cry Room is available for use. It is located on the southwest side of the church and may be entered prior to Mass thru the door to the left of the Alter. One may also enter from the outside door.
Next Sunday is loose change collection for the St. Vincent de Paul Society.
The Church picnic pictures are now on the website stanthonyhoopeston..com).
The next Rosary & Coffee will be on Aug. 20th at 9:30 and will be at the home of Mary Timmons. All the Ladies of our parish are welcome.
The current members of the Parish Council are:
Eric Layden/President,
Brandon Smith/ Vice-President,
Debbie Benjamin/Secretary,
Nora Wise,
Kim Burch,
Linda Sheppherd
Amanda Martinez,
Jim Bowers
Trustees:
Tom Kasallis
Lisa Lukas
. Father Ignatius
Father Ted
Church Picnic
The parish picnic will be July 21 at McFerren Park starting at noon with good food and lots of games for all.
July 20 - 21 Announcements
The Parish picnic will be at McFerren from noon to three on Sunday July 21. The Special Events committee will provide fried chicken. We are meeting at the shelter between the civic center and the pool. Please bring a side dish. There will be lots of fun and games. All parishioners are invited.
Weather permitting, the Parish Hall parking lot will be sealed and re-striped on July 26th. Please DO NOT PARK in the lot on July 27th and July 28th.
Updates from the Diocese of Peoria: Because of changes that are occurring to our parishes, it has seemed opportune to make a modification to two of our vicariates: The Danville Vicariate has been merged into the Champaign Vicariate. TFr. Joel Phelps remains the Vicar Forane of the Champaign Vicariate. The Galesburg Vicariate has been merged into the Macomb Vicariate. Msgr. Timothy Nolan has been named the Vicar Forane of the Macomb Vicariate.
There will be a Women’s Cursillo Weekend Sept. 20th-22nd at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Urbana, IL. If interested, contact Jenny Causey via text at 217-621-
The White House Retreat in St. Louis, MO will be Sept. 5 thru Sept. 8. Anyone who is interested contact www.whretreat.org.
The Vermilion County Catholic Golf Outing is Sunday, Aug. 4 at 1 pm at Wolf Creek Golf Club. Shotgun start and limited to 13 4-person teams. Anyone interested call St. Mary’s to register at 217-267-3334.
The National Eucharistic Congress will be held July 17-21 in Indianapolis IN. For anyone interested please go to Eucharisticcongress.org.
July 13 - 14 Announcements
The Parish picnic will be at McFerren at noon on Sunday, July 21. The Special Events committee will provide fried chicken. There will be a sign sheet soon at the back of the church for side dishes and desserts.
Sadly, Arnie Gonzalez passed away Wednesday. Please pray for the repose of his soul . Keep his family in prayer also. Visitation will be at Anderson Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 AM to 12 PM followed by the funeral at St . Anthony’s at 12:30 pm,
On Tuesday.t his week, there will be no 3:30 PM Mass
The White House Retreat in St. Louis, MO will be Sept. 5 thru Sept. 8. Anyone who is interested contact www.whretreat.org.
The Vermilion County Catholic Golf Outing is Sunday, Aug. 4 at 1 pm at Wolf Creek Golf Club. Shotgun start and limited to 13 4-person teams. Anyone interested call St. Mary’s to register at 217-267-3334.
The next Rosary and coffee will be at 9:30 am at Jeanette Andre’s home located at 725 Trego, Hoopeston. All women of the parish are welcome.
The National Eucharistic Congress will be held July 17-21 in Indianapolis IN. For anyone interested please go to Eucharisticcongress.org.
Weather permitting, the Parish Hall parking lot will be sealed and re-striped the last weekend in July. Please DO NOT PARK in the lot on July 27th and 28th.
Donut Sunday
The St. Anthony 's Catholic Heart Work Camp Ministry sponsors Donut Sundays on the first Sunday of the month. It’s not just donuts! Breakfast casseroles and beverages are also provided.
While optional, any and all goodwill donations are accepted.
July 6 - 7 Announcements
There will be Mass at 8:30 am on Thursday July 4 but there will be no adoration on that day. Adoration will resume on Thursday July 11.
The Parish picnic will be at McFerren at noon on Sunday, July 21. The Special Events committee will provide fried chicken. There will be a sign sheet soon at the back of the church for side dishes and desserts.
The White House Retreat in St. Louis, MO will be Sept. 5 thru Sept. 8. Anyone who is interested contact www.whretreat.org.
The Vermilion County Catholic Golf Outing is Sunday, Aug. 4 at 1 pm at Wolf Creek Golf Club. Shotgun start and limited to 13 4-person teams. Anyone interested call St. Mary’s to register at 217-267-3334.
The next Rosary and coffee will be at 9:30 am at Jeanette Andre’s home located at 725 Trego, Hoopeston. All women of the parish are welcome.
The National Eucharistic Congress will be held July 17-21 in Indianapolis IN. For anyone interested please go to Eucharisticcongress.org.
June 29-30th Announcements
St. Anthony’s Announcements
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 29-30 , 2024
Good evening/ Good morning. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.
We’d especially like to welcome new parishioners, visitors and guests.
Today we celebrate the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings begin on p. 179.
Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for Arnie Gonzalez, Jerry Northam,and Glenna Diskin.
Mass will be held at 8:30 on Thursday, July 4, however there will be no Adoration.
Peter’s Pence Collection is this weekend. Envelopes are in the pews. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
St. Anthony’s Family Picnic has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 21. Please mark your calendars.
Mass intentions are needed for weekday Masses. Please consider having a weekday Mass for a loved one.
The National Eucharistic Congress will be held July 17-21. For information on attending the conference, go to Eucharisticcongress.org
The Parish picnic will be at McFerren at noon on Sunday, July 21. The Special Events committee will provide fried chicken. There will be a sign sheet soon at the back of the church for side dishes and desserts.
The Special Events committee has several projects planned for the remainder of the year including a Christmas Bazaar in November. Vendors may call the office to sign up.
Please consider helping with Meals on Wheels. It is once every 6 weeks on a Wednesday. Contact Debbie or Linda.
The next Rosary & Coffee will be July 16 at 9:30 am at Jeanette Andre’s home located at 725 Trego, Hoopeston. All women of the parish are welcome.
June 22-23 Announcements
Catholic Family Night out with the Danville Dans will be Monday June 24 at 6:30. Please wear Black & White and come say goodbye to Fr. Loftus. Tickets are available at the gate for $5.00. Please identify which parish you are from( St. Anthony, Holy Family, St. Paul, St. Mary or St. Isaac Jogues).
Adoration on Thursday June 27, will end at noon .
There will be a blood donation at St. Mary’s on Sunday, June 23 from 9 am to 1 pm. Walk-ins accepted. Summertime is always the busiest time and has the greatest need for blood.
The Peter’s Pence collection will be the weekend of June 22/23 and June 29/30. Thank you to all who donate.
If you have been considering having some mass intentions said for your loved ones please contact the office. We are low for eekday mass intentions.
The Special Events committee has several projects planned for the remainder of the year including a Christmas Bazaar in November. Vendors may call the office to sign up.
The parish picnic will be July 21 at McFerren Park starting at noon with good food and lots of games for all.
Please consider helping with Meals on Wheels. It is once every 6 weeks on a Wednesday. Contact Debbie or Linda.
The next Rosary & Coffee will be July 16 at 9:30 am at Jeanette Andre’s home located at 725 Trego, Hoopeston. All women of the parish are welcome.
June 15 - 16 Announcements
St. Anthony’s Announcements
Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 15-16 , 2024
Good evening/ Good morning and Happy Father’s Day to all fathers and father figures. Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.
We’d especially like to welcome new parishioners, visitors and guests.
Today we celebrate the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings begin on p. 177.
Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for John Sheridan, Jerry Northam and Jeanne Shore.
St. Anthony’s youth and friends, along with their chaperones, left for Richmond, Virginia Saturday morning for a week-long Catholic Heart Workcamp. Please keep them in your prayers this week.
St. Anthony’s Family Picnic has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 21. Please mark your calendars.
Mass intentions are needed for weekday Masses. Please consider having a weekday Mass for a loved one.
St. Anthony’s assists with Meals on Wheels on Wednesday mornings once every 6 weeks. If you would be willing to help deliver meals periodically, please contact Debbie in the office or Linda Sheppard.
The National Eucharistic Congress will be held July 17-21. For information on attending the conference, go to Eucharisticcongress.org
June 8 - 9 Announcements
St. Anthony’s Announcements
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 8-9, 2024
Thank you for joining us today for this Eucharistic celebration.
We’d especially like to welcome new parishioners, visitors and guests.
Today we celebrate the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings begin on p. 174.
Please pray for all St. Anthony’s friends and family members who are ill or deceased. This week we especially want to pray for John Sheridan, Jerry Northam and Jeanne Shore.
On Tuesday, June 11 at 9:30, the women of St. Anthony’s are invited to Mary Taylor’s home for coffee and prayer. See the bulletin for more information.
On Saturday, June 15 ten St. Anthony’s youth and friends, along with their chaperones, will be traveling to Richmond, Virginia for a week-long Catholic Heart Workcamp. Please pray that they have a safe trip and as disciples of St. Anthony’s they are guided by the Holy Spirit throughout the week.
The women of St. Anthony’s are invited to attend a shower to welcome Aaron and Lindsey Hand’s new baby who is due in August. If you are interested in attending, please pick up an invitation from -Mandy-5PM, Charlotte -9AM after Mass.
Also, St. Vincent de Paul will be collecting loose change after today’s Mass.