Weekend Mass Schedule

Oak Street Church
Saturday: 4:30 pm Anticipation Mass
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, Noon & 5:30

Pierson Street Church
Saturday: 7:00 pm - Español
Sunday: 9:30 & 11:30 - Español

Ministerio Hispano

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Catholics Returning Home

If you are a Catholic who feels separated from your Church, we would like to address your questions and make you feel at home once more in the Catholic Church.  No matter how long you have been away and no matter the reason, we invite you to consider renewing your relationship with the Catholic Church.  Please call the Parish Office at 815-455-5400.   WELCOME HOME!  

 
Coffee and Donuts Sundays

Coffee and Donuts are held on the first, second, fourth and fifth Sundays following the 7:30 am, 9:00 am and 10:30 am  Masses in the Community Center at our Oak Street Church.    The Women's Club and the Knights of Columbus host the first Sundays; The Knights also host the fifth Sundays;  Parish volunteers are the guest hosts on the second and fourth Sundays.   You are  invited to stop in on Sundays.   

 
Knights of Columbus Breakfast

The Knights of Columbus Council at our Parish hosts a monthly breakfast, generally on the third Sunday of every month, in our Community Center at the Oak St. Church.  This is open to the general public, serving from 7:30 a.m. until Noon.  The busiest times are following the first three Masses, which let out at 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30 respectively, so you may want to come between those times.  We offer a fantastic, "cooked to order" full breakfast menu, featuring omelets, egg dishes, pancakes, French toast and Belgian waffles, all served with your choice of pork sausage, ham, bacon or corned beef hash.  Hashbrowns and toast round out this great meal, all priced at under $6.00!  Mark your calendars for  January 17, February 21, March  21, April 18.   

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Light of the World Retreat

Our next Light of the World Retreat will be Friday, March 5, 2010, through Monday, March 8, 2010 at St. Thomas Pierson St. Church.  See the Gospel come alive and learn how you can give purpose, meaning and direction to your life when you experience our 17th Light of the World Retreat here at St. Thomas the Apostle Church.  Call JoEllen Gregus at 815-455-5400 x 404 for more information.

 
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
A social gathering to meet new people. Participants get together montly on the first Saurday at 7:00 pm for dinner at parishioners' homes. A group of 8-12 people attend these dinners and the names of both hosts and guests are kept secret. Guests recieve a postcard with the location and food to bring. Runs from September to May. All parishioners are welcome to join. Contact: Gerard & Rose-Marie Dominique via the Parish Office 815-455-5400.
 
Evening for Married Couples

"Evening for Married Couples" will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at 7:00 pm.  Guest speakers, Paula and John Sentovich, will speak on "The Joys and Struggles of Marriage," followed by a brief renewal of marriage vows, drinks and appetizers.  Cost is $10 per couple.  To register or more information, please ontact JoEllen Gregus at 815-455-5400 x 404 or email at JoEllen.