Parishioners from any of the Champaign County Parishes who wish to receive a statement of parish contributions for the year 2022 for tax filing purposes should call the parish office before January 25, 2023. Statements will be mailed out at the end of January, 2023
Please join us in praying the Novena for Pope Benedict XVI
The Secretariat for Divine Worship of the USCCB has posted the novena for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI https://www.usccb.org/novena-pope-benedict-xvi. It is available as a PDF download. The prayers are appropriate for a period of mourning and should begin on the day of the funeral – today, Thursday, Jan. 5. They will conclude on Friday, Jan. 13.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT MASS
An Advent Exploration of our
Holy Spaces and Practices
Join us for a four-week deep-dive into the behind-the-scenes aspects of our Holy Catholic Church and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
As the outside world puts more and more pressure on us to shop and party our way through the “Holiday Season,” we will be slowing down, taking a deep breath, and celebrating Advent, with an eye toward the coming of Christ Jesus. There will be no “homework.”
Learn about the Sacred spaces and practices that you likely have never seen or noticed, the reasons behind so many of the things that take place in the Church, and the numerous hands that carry out the necessary preparations for our Sacred Liturgy.
Sessions are in the undercroft at St. Mary Church.
Sessions continue on December 5, 12, and 19, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., and will include time in the church and time in the undercroft, along with seasonal snacks and beverages. Sessions will end by 8:00 p.m.
Our organization has registered with Rural King’s Church Week! WHAT TO DO | Shop at any Rural King store or online at www.ruralking.com April 7-20, 2022. Submit receipts to www.ruralking.com/churchweek. Receipts must be dated April 7-20, 2022 and be submitted to the website by May 6, 2022. Once the event has ended, 10% of each valid and qualifying Rural King receipt’s total (after sales tax) will be donated to the registered Christian organization chosen by YOU!
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati regards child abuse in all its forms as a serious matter. If you are or have been abused by and employee or volunteer of the Archdiocese, or are aware of abuse currently taking place, please contact Ms. Cherie Groman, Coordinator of Ministry to Survivors of Abuse, at 513-263-6623, or 1-800-686-2724 x. 6623. This is a confidential, dedicated line to accept calls related to child abuse by employees or volunteers. In addition, be sure to notify the survivor’s secular legal authorities.
For as many wonderful volunteers as each of our parishes have, we can always use more help. Whether you have a large amount of time or only a half an hour a month…
…there are many ways in which you can assist!
Please call the parish office to find out what opportunities are available and let us know what is a good fit for you!
