Saints James & Patrick Parish

Sunday Jun 12, 2016

• Knights of Columbus Breakfast

  Sunday Jun 12, 2016 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

  All are invited to breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Decatur.

Wednesday Jun 22, 2016

• Fortnight for Freedom Prayer Rally

  Wednesday Jun 22, 2016 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  A prayer rally for religious freedom will be at the Lincoln Statue at the State Capitol in Springfield, IL.
  
  http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for-freedom/upload/Fortnight-for-Freedom-Parish-Ideas.pdf

Saturday Jun 25, 2016

• Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

  Saturday Jun 25, 2016 All day

  All students ages 16 and up are invited to attend the retreat as we develop and deepen our personal relationship with Christ through meditation, prayer, fun, and fellowship. The retreat is from June 25-27.
  
  Cost -- $100. Find more information at www.tecofspringfield.com or contact Katie Barrett at katherinebarrett08@gmail.com.

• Ordination of Deacons

  Saturday Jun 25, 2016 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

  The Ordination of Deacons is at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield. For more information about the Diaconate, visit http://www.dio.org/diaconate/the-permanent-diaconate.html

Sunday Jun 26, 2016

• Teens Encounter Christ

  Sunday Jun 26, 2016 All day

  All students ages 16 and up are invited to attend the retreat as we develop and deepen our personal relationship with Christ through meditation, prayer, fun, and fellowship. The retreat is from June 25-27.
  
  Cost -- $100. Find more information at www.tecofspringfield.com or contact Katie Barrett at katherinebarrett08@gmail.com.

• Third Order Secular Franciscans Meeting - Visitors Welcome

  Sunday Jun 26, 2016 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

  Come learn the experience and journey of St. Francis of Assisi. The Third Order Secular Franciscans (Our Lady of the Angels Fraternity) meet at 1:30, and the Fraternity meets at 2:30. Visitors are welcome! Fr. John Sullivan is the spiritual director from Springfield. Feel free to call for questions at 217-422-6024.

• Knights of Columbus Family Night

  Sunday Jun 26, 2016 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  Join the Knights for an all-you-can-eat chicken dinner. Proceeds benefit grade school scholarships. Scholarship applicants must be present at Family Nights in June & July to be eligible. Dinner at Knights of Columbus.
  
  Cost: $25/family of 5
  $15/couples
  $8/single.
  
  http://www.decaturknights.org/

Tuesday Jun 28, 2016

• Finance Council meeting

  Tuesday Jun 28, 2016 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Wednesday Jun 29, 2016

• St. Paul's Journey

  Wednesday Jun 29, 2016 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Join us in the basement of St. Patrick Church to learn more about St. Paul's journeys and Scriptures in celebration of the Feast of Ss. Peter and Paul. There will be time for reflection and discussion, too.

Thursday Jun 30, 2016

• Diocesan Family Fun Camp

  Thursday Jun 30, 2016 All day

  Families of all ages and sizes are welcome to join us for a few days of relaxation, prayer, formation, community, and fun from June 30-July 2. Indoor overnight accommodations available. For detailed information and to reserve your spot, visit www.dio.org/familylife/camp.html, or call 217-321-1139. The fun camp is at Villa Maria Catholic Life Conference and Retreat Center (1903 E Lake Shore Dr, Springfield, Illinois 62712).