Saints James & Patrick Parish

Friday Jul 1, 2016

• Diocesan Family Fun Camp

  Friday Jul 1, 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).

Saturday Jul 2, 2016

• Pilgrimage to Cathedral Holy Door

  Saturday Jul 2, 2016 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

  8:00am: Depart from St. Patrick Church via charter bus
  9:00am: Arrival at the Cathedral for private prayer and confessions (if desired)
  10:00am: Group prayer and crossing through the Holy Door
  10:15am: Tour of the Cathedral
  11:00am: Depature from the Cathedral, followed by lunch in Springfield. We'll return to St. Patrick Church in the early afternoon.
  
  Cost -- $15 per person, which includes bus transportation and lunch. Bus seats are on a first-come, first-served basis, so make your reservation soon!
  
  Send an e-mail to office@ssjpparish.com if you're interested.

Sunday Jul 3, 2016

• Fortnight for Freedom Lecture

  Sunday Jul 3, 2016 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

  All are invited to the lecture and light lunch following the 10am Mass. Francis J. Beckwith is Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies at Baylor University, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Graduate Program in Philosophy and CoDirector of the Program on Philosophical Studies of Religion. His lecture is titled “To Everyone An Answer: Religious Liberty in a Skeptical Age.” RSVP is appreciated. RSVP to or call 217-698-8500, x137.

Tuesday Jul 5, 2016

• Meals on Wheels

  Tuesday Jul 5, 2016 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Volunteers from our parish are needed to deliver a noontime hot meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at Decatur Memorial Hospital along with a detailed route description, which takes about an hour to complete. This is a very valued ministry of Catholic Charities that truly makes a difference in the lives of their clients. They desperately need this service, and they depend on local churches for volunteers. Please call Patty Anderson at 429-1135 to volunteer for one or more days. Thank you!

Wednesday Jul 6, 2016

• Meals on Wheels

  Wednesday Jul 6, 2016 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Volunteers from our parish are needed to deliver a noontime hot meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at Decatur Memorial Hospital along with a detailed route description, which takes about an hour to complete. This is a very valued ministry of Catholic Charities that truly makes a difference in the lives of their clients. They desperately need this service, and they depend on local churches for volunteers. Please call Patty Anderson at 429-1135 to volunteer for one or more days. Thank you!

Thursday Jul 7, 2016

• Meals on Wheels

  Thursday Jul 7, 2016 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Volunteers from our parish are needed to deliver a noontime hot meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at Decatur Memorial Hospital along with a detailed route description, which takes about an hour to complete. This is a very valued ministry of Catholic Charities that truly makes a difference in the lives of their clients. They desperately need this service, and they depend on local churches for volunteers. Please call Patty Anderson at 429-1135 to volunteer for one or more days. Thank you!

Friday Jul 8, 2016

• Meals on Wheels

  Friday Jul 8, 2016 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

  Volunteers from our parish are needed to deliver a noontime hot meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at Decatur Memorial Hospital along with a detailed route description, which takes about an hour to complete. This is a very valued ministry of Catholic Charities that truly makes a difference in the lives of their clients. They desperately need this service, and they depend on local churches for volunteers. Please call Patty Anderson at 429-1135 to volunteer for one or more days. Thank you!

Sunday Jul 10, 2016

• Knights of Columbus Breakfast

  Sunday Jul 10, 2016 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

  The Knights of Columbus invite you to join them for breakfast in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Wednesday Jul 13, 2016

• Book Club Meeting - The Yellow Crocus

  Wednesday Jul 13, 2016 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Engage in a discussion about the book 'The Yellow Crocus' by Laila Ibrahim. The meeting is at the St. James Parish House.

Sunday Jul 24, 2016

• Secular Franciscans Meeting

  Sunday Jul 24, 2016 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM

  Secular Franciscan gathering will be at the St James Rectory. Council will meet at 1:30 and general fraternity will meet at 2:30. O.F.M. Father John Sullivan is spiritual director. Visitors amd inquirers are welcome. Come journey in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi. For further information please call Larry Burgett OFS at 217-422-6024 or St James Rectory.

Tuesday Jul 26, 2016

• Finance Council meeting

  Tuesday Jul 26, 2016 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Thursday Jul 28, 2016

• Grocery Grab - Final Day to Buy Tickets

  Thursday Jul 28, 2016 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  The St Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary is raffling a chance to win hundreds of dollars in groceries at the County Market on Grand Street. Tickets are
  $5 each or 3 for $10. They can be purchased in the Gift Shop at St. Mary’s or the Customer Service Desk at County Market until July 28th.
  The drawing will take place on July 29th at County Market, with the Grocery Grab on August 8th. Proceeds from the event will go toward purchasing adult and child manikins for the Hospital Education Department. Winner has the right to name an alternate shopper.

Friday Jul 29, 2016

• Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines in Wisconsin

  Friday Jul 29, 2016 All day

  Encounter the mercy of God by entering the Holy Doors at each Marian Shrine in Wisconsin. This day of pilgrimage celebrates the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Reservations & Questions: contact Vicky Crye, 217-899-6737. For more information about the Shrines and other holy places in Wisconsin, visit http://catholicplaces.org/shrineWI.htm

• Knights of Columbus Family Night

  Friday Jul 29, 2016 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM

  Win St. Patrick School Scholarship money at the Knights of Columbus Family Night at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The event has all-you-can-eat pizza, and you must be present to win the scholarship money. All are welcome!
  
  Cost:
  Family of five - $25
  Couple - $15
  Single - $8.

Saturday Jul 30, 2016

• Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines in Wisconsin

  Saturday Jul 30, 2016 All day

  Encounter the mercy of God by entering the Holy Doors at each Marian Shrine in Wisconsin. This day of pilgrimage celebrates the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Reservations & Questions: contact Vicky Crye, 217-899-6737. For more information about the Shrines and other holy places in Wisconsin, visit http://catholicplaces.org/shrineWI.htm

Sunday Jul 31, 2016

• Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines in Wisconsin

  Sunday Jul 31, 2016 All day

  Encounter the mercy of God by entering the Holy Doors at each Marian Shrine in Wisconsin. This day of pilgrimage celebrates the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Reservations & Questions: contact Vicky Crye, 217-899-6737. For more information about the Shrines and other holy places in Wisconsin, visit http://catholicplaces.org/shrineWI.htm