Saints James & Patrick Parish

Monday Aug 1, 2016

• Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines in Wisconsin

  Monday Aug 1, 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

Wednesday Aug 3, 2016

• Caregiver Support Meeting

  Wednesday Aug 3, 2016 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

  Are you caring for an aging loved one and/or someone with dementia? Our Caregiver Support Group is a chance to share an hour of prayer, talk, and concern. The meeting is at the St. Patrick Parish Office. Call Therese at the office for more information.

• St. Patrick School Registration

  Wednesday Aug 3, 2016 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Registration is in St. Patrick Church basement.
  We still have financial aid available, and to qualify, the PSAS must be completed. Call the school office or Judy at 429-5363.

Friday Aug 5, 2016

• Worldwide Marriage Encounter

  Friday Aug 5, 2016 All day

  This event focuses on how we're called by Christ to go out to the world to tell the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, this event discusses how to reflect Christ's love in our relationships, especially our marriage. To register or for more information, call 314-649-7317 or go online to www.stl-wwme.org.

Saturday Aug 6, 2016

• Worldwide Marriage Encounter

  Saturday Aug 6, 2016 All day

  This event focuses on how we're called by Christ to go out to the world to tell the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, this event discusses how to reflect Christ's love in our relationships, especially our marriage. To register or for more information, call 314-649-7317 or go online to www.stl-wwme.org.

Sunday Aug 7, 2016

• Worldwide Marriage Encounter

  Sunday Aug 7, 2016 All day

  This event focuses on how we're called by Christ to go out to the world to tell the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, this event discusses how to reflect Christ's love in our relationships, especially our marriage. To register or for more information, call 314-649-7317 or go online to www.stl-wwme.org.

Wednesday Aug 10, 2016

• Book Club - Those Who Save Us

  Wednesday Aug 10, 2016 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

  Come for great discussion about the book Those Who Save Us, written by Jenna Blum. The meeting is in the St. James Parish House.

Friday Aug 12, 2016

• Smith Hearing Aids

  Friday Aug 12, 2016 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  Do you find yourself asking people to repeat what they say to you? Are you having trouble hearing the TV or radio? Tom Smith of Smith Hearing Aids will be at the Parish House at St. James. Enter through the main door. There is no obligation to buy anything.

Sunday Aug 14, 2016

• Knights of Columbus Breakfast

  Sunday Aug 14, 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.

Monday Aug 15, 2016

• Open House Meet and Greet

  Monday Aug 15, 2016 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

  St. Patrick School is hosting an Open House Meet and Greet. For more information, call the school office at (217) 423-4351 or visit http://decaturstpatrick.org/

Wednesday Aug 17, 2016

• Families of Faith Registration

  Wednesday Aug 17, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Register in the St. Patrick Church basement to join Families of Faith, the Parish Catechesis Program for children from Pre-K through Confirmation. Once-monthly family sessions are for both children and parents. The 2-hour sessions include catechesis for both groups followed by the sharing of a light meal and then a related activity. This year we added a second monthly session for just the students. For more information, check the parish website or call the parish office. (We are also looking for volunteer catechists and helpers. If you are interested and want to help pass our faith onto the next generation, please contact the parish office.)

Saturday Aug 20, 2016

• Fr. Frank Pavone Presentation

  Saturday Aug 20, 2016 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  Father Frank Pavone, Founder of Priests for Life, will celebrate 8:00 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield, IL, and he will give a presentation in the Atrium after Mass. For more information and to RSVP, call the Office for Pro-Life Activities and Special Ministries 217-321-1161.

Tuesday Aug 23, 2016

• Finance Council meeting

  Tuesday Aug 23, 2016 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

• RCIA

  Tuesday Aug 23, 2016 6:45 PM to 8:30 PM

  This the first evening of RCIA, and it's in the St. James Parish House basement. Do you or someone you know want to explore the possibility of becoming Catholic by joining us in the Journey of Faith? If so, e-mail the parish at office@ssjpparish.com for more information.

Thursday Aug 25, 2016

• St. Mary's Widowed Support Group Meeting

  Thursday Aug 25, 2016 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

  Meet at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery. Call 428-7733 for more information.

• Protecting God's Children

  Thursday Aug 25, 2016 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

  This session is required for all people working with children because it ensures the safety and care of our youth. Hosted in the St. James Parish House. Register in the parish office.

Friday Aug 26, 2016

• Moved by Mercy Stories Due

  Friday Aug 26, 2016 All day

  The Office for Pro-Life Activities and Special Ministries is in need of stories for the Catholic Times’ October Respect Life edition. This year’s theme is: Moved by Mercy. For more information, the “Calling for Stories” flyer is located at: www.dio.org or call the Office for Pro-Life Activities and Special Ministries 217-321-1161.

Sunday Aug 28, 2016

• Secular Franciscans Meeting

  Sunday Aug 28, 2016 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

  Meeting in St. James Parish House basement.

• Knights of Columbus Family Night

  Sunday Aug 28, 2016 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM

  All you can eat chicken dinner, and drawing for Catholic grade school scholarships. Hosted at the Knights of Columbus.

• Youth Ministry Picnic

  Sunday Aug 28, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

  Young people ages 13-16 are invited to come meet each other, have some food and fun, and talk about what they want in our Youth Ministry Program. The picnic is at 1141 N. Sunnyside Rd. A follow-up meeting for parents will be Wednesday, August 31 at 6pm at the same location. RSVP for the picnic or the parent meeting to Jean Moore at 217-620-5548 or mccac4kids@aol.com.

Monday Aug 29, 2016

• Protecting God's Children

  Monday Aug 29, 2016 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

  This session is required for all people working with children because it ensures the safety and care of our youth. Hosted at Holy Family Parish.

Wednesday Aug 31, 2016

• Youth Ministry Parent Meeting

  Wednesday Aug 31, 2016 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

  This meeting is a follow-up to the Youth Ministry picnic on Aug. 28, and it's held at 1141 N. Sunnyside Rd. RSVP for the picnic or the parent meeting to Jean Moore at 217-620-5548 or mccac4kids@aol.com.