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Due to the Coronavirus outbreak the Bishop has, as of today (3/13/20), decided o suspend all forms of public worship in our Catholic Churches until further notice.  Please see the letters on the News page. Beginning tomorrow, March 14th, there will no longer be public Mass, Adoration or any other form of public worship until further notice.  The Bishop encourages all the faithful to watch Mass on television and spend intentional time at home and in prayer and reflection. Please consider praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet (and other prayers) for a quick end to the corona virus outbreak and for all those who are infected.  You can find the Chaplet, several prayers and the Stations of the Cross under the "Our Faith" tab in the menu above. RCIA and CCD classes and all parish events and activities have been suspended until further notice. God Bless.

Our next extended adoration time will be the weekend of November 23/24/25. Please sign up to spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Please sign up to spend an hour with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament during 24 hour adoration the weekend of October 26/27. Thanks!!!

Mark your calendars!!! There will be a nation-wide rosary prayed on Sunday, October 13th. You can join in at St. Patrick’s at the 3:00pm holy hour!

HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION: This means all Catholics must go to Mass and it is a mortal sin not to go to Mass that day. The Mass schedule is directly below: HOLY DAY MASS SCHEDULE: New Year’s Eve: 4:00pm at Immaculate Conception New Year’s Eve: 6:00pm at St. Patrick’s New Year’s Day: 10:00am at St. Mary’s

The Youth Group will host a famous Ruth Sondag biscuit and gravy breakfast on Sunday, January 13th after the 9:00am Mass in Manito. All donations help with supplies for the Blessing Box. All are welcome!!!

In addition to the regular confession times, Fr. David is offering these additional times for advent: Monday, December 17, at 6:00-6:30pm at St. Patrick’s Tuesday, December 18th at 6:00-6:30pm at Immaculate Conception Friday, December 21st at 11:15-11:45am at St. Mary’s

Fr. David needs help unpacking poinsettias on Tuesday, December 18tth at 8:30am in Manito; at 9:15am in Havana and at 9:45am in Lewistown. Please sign up after Mass on the sign-up sheet in the narthex.

It is time to prepare for Christmas Eve Mass at St. Patrick’s parish with the Christmas choir. All willing voices are welcome! Practices are Sundays 9:30-10:30am.

The Prime Event (fall fundraiser) at Immaculate Conception on Sunday, November 11th The doors will open at 4:30 Tickets are $25 per person. To purchase tickets please call Judy Mueller 815-742-8733 or Elizabeth Forrest at the parish office 309-740-1495.

Classes will be help Thursday evenings in Havana from 6:30-8:30pm. These classes are for adults who are considering becoming Catholic, for adult Catholics who have never been confirmed or for anyone who just wants to learn more about the Catholic Faith. If you are interested in attending the classes, please put your name on the sign-up sheet located in the narthex.

Holy Day of Obligation - Mass will be Tuesday Aug 14 at 6pm in Manito, Wednesday at 7:30am in Lewistown or 6pm in Havana so that all may have a chance to fulfill their obligation for this special day. These Masses will take the place of regularly scheduled Daily Masses.

All are encouraged to observe a "Second Lent" August 16th (after the Assumption of Mary) until the Feast of St. Michael on September 29th.