Saints James & Patrick Parish

Wednesday Feb 1, 2017

• Annual Blood Drive

  Wednesday Feb 1, 2017 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  Please call 423-4351 to sign up. The van will be in St. Patrick Church parking lot.

• Families of Faith

  Wednesday Feb 1, 2017 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Located at St. James Parish House, and the featured topic is Marriage & Family / Pope Francis' 'Love in the Family'.

Friday Feb 3, 2017

• Retrouvaille Marriage Program

  Friday Feb 3, 2017 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  YOU can help your marriage – 25% of surveyed couples say they are “Happily Married”. For everyone else there is Retrouvaille. Are you frustrated, hurt or angry with each other? Are you constantly fighting? Or do you simply shut down? Have you thought about separation or divorce? Does talking only make it worse? For information on the Retrouvaille Program, visit the website www.HelpOurMarriage.com or call 1-800-470-2230. The next Program begins the weekend of February 3..

Saturday Feb 4, 2017

• Catholic Schools Week Closing Mass

  Saturday Feb 4, 2017 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

  Join the school children for Mass at St. James Church to recognize the closing of Catholic Schools Week.

• St. Teresa Scholarship Dinner

  Saturday Feb 4, 2017 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

  The KC 4th Degree will be holding the 9th annual Italian dinner at St. Teresa High School with all proceeds going to the support of St. T. scholarships. During the first 8 years, close to $40,000 has been raised for student scholarships. Cost is $8 for adult, $5 for children 5-12 years old, under 5 free. CARRY OUTS ARE AVAILABLE. Tickets are being sold by 4th Degree KC members after each Mass on the weekends of Jan 21/22 and Jan 28/29 at all Decatur & Mt. Zion parishes. Please plan on supporting Catholic High School education by attending this dinner with friends & family.

Sunday Feb 5, 2017

• Families of Faith

  Sunday Feb 5, 2017 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM

  Located at St. James Parish House, and the featured topic is Marriage & Family / Pope Francis' 'Love in the Family'.

• Local Youth Group Meeting

  Sunday Feb 5, 2017 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

  Holy Family Parish is starting two youth groups for junior high and high school students. They have extended an open invitation for Food - Fun - Faith to all other parish students. Junior high students are invited to this kickoff meeting in the Holy Family Parish Center. High school students will begin in March. For questions call 433-1122 or Holy Family office at 423-6223.

Tuesday Feb 7, 2017

• Couples' Night Out

  Tuesday Feb 7, 2017 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

  Enjoy an early Valentine’s evening with your spouse at the Beach House with other couples from area parishes. $30 per couple (cash please) includes light appetizers. There will be a cash bar. Deacon Patrick O’Toole and his wife, Danielle, will speak about the Five Love Languages, giving all an opportunity to recognize how those we love innately give and receive love. Deacon O’Toole is the former director of the diocesan Office for Marriage and Family and the current director of the diocesan retreat house, Villa Maria. To make a reservation, call 422-4534 or register on line at http:// decaturcouplesnightout.rsvpify.com. Please respond by February 1st. Questions? Call the parish office at 429-5363.

Wednesday Feb 8, 2017

• Dealing with Grief Session

  Wednesday Feb 8, 2017 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

  Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one often find healing and support through sharing with others with similar experiences. We're hosting the grief session in the sacristy at St. Patrick Church. Anyone is welcome to attend. For more information, contact the parish office at 429-5363 or 428-7733.

Sunday Feb 12, 2017

• Knights of Columbus Breakfast

  Sunday Feb 12, 2017 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

  Please join us for a great breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Monday Feb 13, 2017

• "Follow Me" Bible Study

  Monday Feb 13, 2017 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

  "Follow Me" invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. You will learn what it takes to follow Christ, discover the joy of divine friendship, and see how God and only God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart. The Bible Study will be at the St. James Parish House basement. Call the Parish Office to register. Cost $20.00

• "Follow Me" Bible Study

  Monday Feb 13, 2017 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  "Follow Me" invites you to experience the joy of a renewed friendship with Christ. You will learn what it takes to follow Christ, discover the joy of divine friendship, and see how God and only God, can satisfy the deepest desires of your heart. The Bible Study will be at the St. James Parish House basement. Call the Parish Office to register. Cost $20.00

Tuesday Feb 14, 2017

• Chocolate Extravaganza & Raffle

  Tuesday Feb 14, 2017 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  The HSHS St Mary’s Auxiliary 4th annual Chocolate Extravaganza & winter getaway raffle starts at 7am & continues until we sell out. Use the 3 bank elevators by the gift shop & go to the ground floor. Raffle tickets for Winter Getaway Pkg. of an overnight stay at the Decatur Conference Center with dinner, wine & chocolates. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 in the hospital gift shop. Questions call Ellen Miller (217) 413-1879.

• Kindergarten Screening

  Tuesday Feb 14, 2017 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

  Kindergarten Screening for St. Patrick School. Call the School Office 423-4351 to reserve your time.

Wednesday Feb 15, 2017

• Pre-K Open House

  Wednesday Feb 15, 2017 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  Pre-K Open House for St. Patrick School.

• Families of Faith for Children

  Wednesday Feb 15, 2017 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

  Located at St. James Parish House, and the featured topic is Marriage & Family / Pope Francis' 'Love in the Family'.

Thursday Feb 16, 2017

• Nelson's Chicken Dinner

  Thursday Feb 16, 2017 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  This fundraiser dinner is at St. Patrick Church. Delicious dinners include 1/2 roasted chicken, corn, mashed potatoes & gravy, roll and butter. Pick up at St. Patrick Church or have delivered to your business if you order 10 or more dinners (in Decatur). Only $10 each! Contact the school for tickets. Orders and money due by February 10th.

Wednesday Feb 22, 2017

• Family Bingo Night

  Wednesday Feb 22, 2017 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  Located in St. Patrick Church Basement.

Thursday Feb 23, 2017

• Widowed Support Group

  Thursday Feb 23, 2017 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Group will meet at Cracker Barrel on 5120 Hickory Point Frontage Road. All widows and widowers are welcome!

Sunday Feb 26, 2017

• Knights of Columbus Family Night

  Sunday Feb 26, 2017 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM

  Dinner will feature all-you-can-eat fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, bread and butter. $25 for a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 children) $15 a couple, $8 for single. All are welcome.

Monday Feb 27, 2017

• Meals on Wheels

  Monday Feb 27, 2017 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Volunteers are needed to deliver a noon meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at DMH with a detailed route description that takes about an hour to complete. This is a valued ministry of Catholic Charities and they need your help! Please call Patty Anderson at (217) 429 1135 to volunteer. Thank you.

• Protecting God's Children

  Monday Feb 27, 2017 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Anyone who volunteers at the parish or school must take a Protecting God’s Children session and complete a background check. Hosted at Holy Family. Call 423-6223 to register.

Tuesday Feb 28, 2017

• Meals on Wheels

  Tuesday Feb 28, 2017 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Volunteers are needed to deliver a noon meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at DMH with a detailed route description that takes about an hour to complete. This is a valued ministry of Catholic Charities and they need your help! Please call Patty Anderson at (217) 429 1135 to volunteer. Thank you.

• Finance Council meeting

  Tuesday Feb 28, 2017 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM