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.

“Palliative care and hospice are precious and crucial instruments in the care of patients with serious and complex chronic or terminal illnesses, and they help provide comfort to both the patients and their families. While palliative care cannot entirely eradicate suffering from people’s lives, it provides an authentic expression of human and Christian care—allowing us to ‘remain’ at the side of a suffering person, as the Blessed Mother and the beloved disciple remained at the foot of the Cross…The path of accompaniment until the moment of death must remain open, with appropriate care for body and soul customized to the personal needs of the patient.”  

USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “The Witness of the Good Samaritan: Palliative Care and Hospice”

 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. 

St. Henry Ladies Club will be going to Josephine's Tea Room by bus on Saturday, November 16th. The bus leaves at 9:45 am and we should return by 3:00 pm. I have reservations for 24 so I have 10 slots that need to be filled. Please call or text Marilyn at 618-604-6340.