Fast and pray initiative is regarding a state-wide effort to fast

and pray every Friday for the leadership in the State of Illinois.

This initiative was started by a group of concerned Lay Catholics

from the Joliet diocese following the reversal of Roe v Wade

and the impact it could have on this state. It is our intention

to unite in prayer and fasting

every Friday throughout the State.

Parishes from all six dioceses have

been or will be contacted to help spread the word.

The Belleville Messenger posted an article in the September 29th issue regarding the importance of this initiative. 

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Thank you Father Ken! 

Register NOW! www.formed.org/signup 

then register!  It is that easy! No need for a

parish code. Check out the many faith enriching programs for Lent.

“An old Irish proverb says, ‘It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.’ Indeed, we are created to depend upon one another and walk together in suffering. But when family members or friends approach life’s end, we may not know how best to ‘shelter’ them. Here are some concrete ways we can compassionately care for them: usccb.org/end-of-life-care.”  

 USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities Caring for Loved Ones at Life’s End  

 The Men's Club will  hold its monthly meeting this Tuesday, September 10th, at 7 pm in the Knights of Columbus hall.  All men of the parish are welcome.  Snacks and drinks will be provided. 

 October 15th Ladies Club, at 5:30 p.m, we will have a speaker Sergeant Erin Huff from Swansea Police Department. She will be speaking on how to avoid fraud and scams. St. Augustine ladies will be attending. Pizza and salad and ice cream will be served. For the food pantry this month we will collect cleaning and laundry products. If you are filling a box of Joy box you can bring this to the meeting that night as well. This informational meeting is for ALL ladies of the parish.