• 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.