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The Rosary is the prayer dearest to Mary, most loved by Saints, most frequently used by Christian peoples, most honored by God with astounding wonders, most enriched with great promises, by the Virgin

The next 3 Breakfast dates will be:
October 31st,
November 21st
December 12th
at Immaculate Conception in Manito after the 9:00am Mass.

“With the Rosary, the Christian people, sits at the school of Mary and is led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love. Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer.”

What a wonderful weekend we all shared with Fr. Nimo! He is such a joy to all of us. He was so happy to connect with all of us again and he deeply appreciates the love and support offered to him. Our three parishes ended up giving Fr. Nimo a total of $5440.00! On his behalf, thank you so much! ~ Fr. David

There is a youth retreat for high school students on Saturday, November 6th at 10am -8pm at St. Monica’s church in East Peoria. The cost is $15 per student. To register go to a.i.m.youthretreat@gmail.com.

Deacon Bill’s prayer group now meets on Thursdays at 4:30pm at Immaculate Conception church in Manito. All are welcome!

The new Annual Diocesan Appeal Campaign for 2021 is now under way. You will be receiving a letter and your pledge card in the mail very soon. Please prayerfully consider contributing to the ADA. Donations can be made by check payable to “C.D.O.P.” and mailed to: ADA Office, Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 N.E. Madison Ave. Peoria, IL. 61603.

The ADA goals are listed below:
St. Patrick: $13,961.00
Immaculate Conception: $23,088.00
St. Mary: $6,416.00

“By the Rosary you can obtain everything. According to a graceful comparison, the Rosary is a long chain that links Heaven and earth. One end of it is in our hands and the other end is in the hands of the Holy Virgin. As long as people pray it, God cannot abandon the world, because this prayer moves His heart powerfully.”

Fr. David is now teaching RCIA on Thursdays at 6:00-8:00pm at St. Patrick’s in Havana. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith is welcome.

Immaculate Conception has raised $1,100.00 towards the Mission trip to Liberia. The money will be shared between two orphanages. The Mission trip will be October 28th through November 7th. Thank you to everyone for your support and prayers!

Forest City Community Church will again present a Christmas Catata for the 2021 season. “Christmas Forever Amen” has been selected for this year’s program. We are inviting singers from the community who would like to join our choir members for this wonderful evening of music and celebrating Christ’s birth. A tentative performance date has been set for December 12. Weekly practices will be scheduled soon. If you are interested in joining in for this event and would like more information, contact Marcia Whitehouse by email at ythse93@comcass.com.

Our Lady to the children in Fatima, 1917

Thank you to all who helped with the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive in Manito. A total of $775.00 was raised, $182.00 more than last year.

The new Living Faith booklets are now available in the narthex.

The world is in much need of prayer, therefore I have decided that our parishes will celebrate a special “Year of the Rosary”. The rosary is a powerful prayer and weapon against evil. So, beginning the first weekend in October (the month of the rosary) through the first weekend of October next year, I am inviting all of our parishioners and families and friends to participate in this special Year of the Rosary to battle the evils of this world.
Here are some ways to participate in the Year of the Rosary:

1. Pray the rosary every day
2. Pray the rosary as a family once per week
3. Form/participate in a monthly home rosary group
4. Come 30 minutes early to Mass on the weekend to pray the rosary
5. Pray a prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary at the end of Mass
6. Meditate on a weekly quote in the bulletin concerning the rosary
7. Whatever else Fr. David can come up with : )

There will be no more adoration on Sundays for the time being. It is possible that Fr. David might resume it once again in the future.

Please check the bulletin each week to see if there is a Mass scheduled on Tuesday evening in Manito. Fr. David will be extending his day off on some weeks and not on other weeks, depending on his schedule (other projects and ministry that is ongoing).

What a wonderful weekend we had with Bishop Tylka! He seemed impressed with our parishes and was very touched by all of your kindness. Thank you again for all who helped to get our parish buildings and grounds looking so clean and beautiful for his visit and most importantly for all of your prayers and sacrifices! His stay in the rectory on Saturday evening worked out well; he and I had a very blessed time together. ~ Fr. David

Has an abortion experience left you feeling empty and alone? Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat is available in our diocese for any man or woman who has struggled with the emotional and spiritual pain of abortion. This healing weekend is for singles or married couples, mothers, fathers, grandparents, siblings or anyone suffering the effects of an abortion loss. If you are searching for peace and inner healing from an abortion experience, this retreat is for you. Register now for the September 24-26, 2021 retreat by calling 309-264-1489 or emailing rvrpeoria@gmail.com. All communications are strictly confidential. For more information please visit https://cdop.org/rachels-vineyard or the national Rachel’s Vineyard website at https://www.rachelsvineyard.org/.

CCD classes are now being held at both Immaculate Conception and at St. Patrick for grades k-6 on Mondays at 4:30-5:30pm at Immaculate Conception and at 6:15-7:15pm at St. Patrick’s. Our 7th and 8th grade confirmation class (for both parishes) will be held at Immaculate Conception on Wednesdays at 6:00-7:00pm beginning on September 22nd. If you have not received a phone call or a text from Barb George to register, please call or text her at 309-202-5260 to register your child. Thanks!