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November 2016
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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1 Update Ministry Information
| 2 Families of Faith
| 3 | 4 Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference
Arts Opening Reception - Lucien Kapp
| 5 Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference
Fall Craft Show
Vendors include: jewelry, home scents, beauty products, holiday, soap, kitchen and crochet items, and much more! Santa Photo workshop from 9am-1pm. Bake sale and BBQ lunch available. Remembering with Gratitude
during Masses. Contact the office if you want a name of your loved one read. | ||
6 Remembering with Gratitude
during Masses. Contact the office if you want a name of your loved one read. Families of Faith
| 7 Couples' Night Out
| 8 | 9 Book Club Meeting
| 10 Council of Catholic Women
Bible Study
| 11 | 12 Eucharistic Adoration Reflection and Fellowship Day
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13 Knights of Columbus Breakfast
| 14 | 15 Thanksgiving Baskets - Final Day
| 16 Families of Faith for Children
| 17 St. Mary's Widowed Support Group
| 18 | 19 |
20 | 21 Protecting God's Children
register. | 22 Finance Council meeting
Opus 24 Concert
| 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
27 | 28 Meals on Wheels
| 29 Meals on Wheels
| 30 Meals on Wheels
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Tuesday Nov 1, 2016
Update Ministry Information
Tuesday Nov 1, 2016 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
We will be creating a new schedule soon. Please update your ministry information (contact information, preferred Mass times, unavailable dates, etc.) in the scheduler or call Therese at 429-5363 by November 1. Thank you for your service to our parish!
Wednesday Nov 2, 2016
Families of Faith
Wednesday Nov 2, 2016 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Located at St. James Parish House, and the featured topic is Eucharist and the Liturgical Year.
Friday Nov 4, 2016
Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference
Friday Nov 4, 2016 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The 2016 DAEC will be held at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel. Our keynote speaker will be author, radio personality, and podcaster Greg Willits. Registration can be done by mail or online. For more information you can visit our webpage at: dio.org/catechesis/daec
Arts Opening Reception - Lucien Kapp
Friday Nov 4, 2016 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Decatur Area Arts Council is featuring our parishioner Lucien Kapp in an exhibit looking back at a lifetime of artwork. Stop by the Madden Arts Center November 1-23 to see it. Opening reception is Friday, November 4 from 5 to 7:30pm.
Saturday Nov 5, 2016
Diocesan Adult Enrichment Conference
Saturday Nov 5, 2016 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The 2016 DAEC will be held at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel. Our keynote speaker will be author, radio personality, and podcaster Greg Willits. Registration can be done by mail or online. For more information you can visit our webpage at: dio.org/catechesis/daec
Fall Craft Show
Saturday Nov 5, 2016 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Come to the St. Patrick School Fall Craft Show.
Vendors include: jewelry, home scents, beauty products, holiday, soap, kitchen and crochet items, and much more! Santa Photo workshop from 9am-1pm. Bake sale and BBQ lunch available.Remembering with Gratitude
Saturday Nov 5, 2016 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM
We will remember those from our parish who have died in the past year by reading their names
during Masses. Contact the office if you want a name of your loved one read.
Sunday Nov 6, 2016
Remembering with Gratitude
Sunday Nov 6, 2016 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
We will remember those from our parish who have died in the past year by reading their names
during Masses. Contact the office if you want a name of your loved one read.Families of Faith
Sunday Nov 6, 2016 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM
Located at St. James Parish House, and the featured topic is Eucharist and the Liturgical Year.
Monday Nov 7, 2016
Couples' Night Out
Monday Nov 7, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Couples’ Night Out is a quarterly date night for couples from all Decatur area parishes. It will include a light meal, adult beverages, and a short presentation relating to married life. Cost will be approximately $30.00 per couple for the meal. There will be a cash bar. Mark your calendars for the first gathering on November 7th at 6:30 pm at the Beach House,.and watch the bulletin for more info on gathering to meet and getting to know other couples of all ages from the area.
Wednesday Nov 9, 2016
Book Club Meeting
Wednesday Nov 9, 2016 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The book for discussion is “Everything We Keep” by Kerry Lonsdale. Meeting is in the Parish House at St. James.
Thursday Nov 10, 2016
Council of Catholic Women
Thursday Nov 10, 2016 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Decatur Deanery Council of Catholic Women will meet at St. John’s in Arcola. Registration will be at 10:00, Mass at 10:30 followed with meeting, lunch, and white elephant auction. All women are invited to come with a friend and bring a wrapped white elephant gift for the auction. All proceeds go to the diocesan seminary fund. There will be information regarding the works of the Council of Catholic Women to take back to your parishes.
Bible Study
Thursday Nov 10, 2016 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Father John will repeat the Monday, November 7th Bible session for anyone currently in the Bible Study and would also like to attend Couples’ Night Out.
Saturday Nov 12, 2016
Eucharistic Adoration Reflection and Fellowship Day
Saturday Nov 12, 2016 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
This event is at the Assisi Room at St. Mary's Hospital. All are invited, and lunch is served. More information will follow.
Sunday Nov 13, 2016
Knights of Columbus Breakfast
Sunday Nov 13, 2016 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Please join us for a great breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Tuesday Nov 15, 2016
Thanksgiving Baskets - Final Day
Tuesday Nov 15, 2016 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Many thanks for your generous support in the past with filling our holiday baskets. We have placed food baskets in the churches to show what is included in each basket. We appreciate any help you can give us with canned goods or money to help us purchase a ham or turkey for each family. Please bring all donations in by November 15th. Thank You!
Wednesday Nov 16, 2016
Families of Faith for Children
Wednesday Nov 16, 2016 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Located at St. James Parish House, and the featured topic is Eucharist and the Liturgical Year.
Thursday Nov 17, 2016
St. Mary's Widowed Support Group
Thursday Nov 17, 2016 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Meet for lunch at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.
Monday Nov 21, 2016
Protecting God's Children
Monday Nov 21, 2016 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Anyone who volunteers at the parish or school, must take a Protecting God’s Children session and complete a background check. This session is at Our Lady of the Holy Spirit. Call (217) 864-3467 to
register.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2016
Finance Council meeting
Tuesday Nov 22, 2016 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Opus 24 Concert
Tuesday Nov 22, 2016 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Opus 24 will present a concert in St. Patrick Church. Schubert’s Mass in G will be included in the program as well as other selections that focus on the theme of the concert, Joy, Love and Peace. What a wonderful way to celebrate the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians! Tickets are available in the parish office. $10 Adult/$5 Student.
Monday Nov 28, 2016
Meals on Wheels
Monday Nov 28, 2016 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Volunteers are needed from our parish each day to deliver a hot noon meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at DMH along with a detailed description of the route, which takes 1 hour or less to complete. This is a very valued ministry of Catholic Charities that really 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 one or more days. Thank you!
Tuesday Nov 29, 2016
Meals on Wheels
Tuesday Nov 29, 2016 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Volunteers are needed from our parish each day to deliver a hot noon meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at DMH along with a detailed description of the route, which takes 1 hour or less to complete. This is a very valued ministry of Catholic Charities that really 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 one or more days. Thank you!
Wednesday Nov 30, 2016
Meals on Wheels
Wednesday Nov 30, 2016 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Volunteers are needed from our parish each day to deliver a hot noon meal to the elderly homebound of the community. Meals are picked up at DMH along with a detailed description of the route, which takes 1 hour or less to complete. This is a very valued ministry of Catholic Charities that really 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 one or more days. Thank you!