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\n Sick and Homebound <\/h3>\n
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Ministry to Sick and Homebound:  Please notify the parish office (309-367-4407) when someone is hospitalized or if you are homebound and unable to join us at Sunday Eucharist.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our purpose is to unite all Catholic women of St. Mary\u2019s Parish in religious, educational, service, and social activities. We are to assist the Pastor in spiritual and material undertakings of the parish.<\/p>\n

Membership is open to all Catholic women who have reached the age of eighteen and is a member of the parish.<\/p>\n

Some of our fundraising projects to help our parish include, working the KC & Altar & Rosary Pancake Breakfast for Catholic Schools week, Easter Bake Sale, Ice Cream Social in the park, the Christmas Cookie\/Candy Bake Sale, and various raffles during the year.<\/p>\n

We donate and support special church, school, and community projects such as parish signs, church windows and flooring, a yearly breakfast for women of the parish, the yearly golf outing, Trunk or Treat and the Community Christmas Gift Cards.<\/p>\n

Our meetings are held the third Tuesday of the months: January, February, April, May, September, October and the second Tuesday in December (Christmas party) at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria.<\/p>\n

To become a member please contact Sue Hawk at altarandrosarystm@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

Altar and Rosary Officers for ’26-’27<\/strong><\/p>\n

President \u2013 Cindy Garber<\/p>\n

Vice president \u2013 Letha Costello<\/p>\n

Second vice president\/membership \u2013 Julie Fandel<\/p>\n

Secretary \u2013 Rita Adams<\/p>\n

Treasurer \u2013 Sue Hawk<\/p>\n

These ladies feel blessed to serve on this board and are hopeful for a fruitful year ahead. Installation will be at the May meeting. We would like to have a large membership turn out for our last meeting before summer break!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Altar & Rosary Meetings are held in the school cafeteria at 6:30pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 19, 2026<\/p>\n

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\u2022 The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Sorrows Council 3060 (chartered June 25, 1947) has more than 200 members.<\/p>\n

\u2022 We offer an opportunity to participate in Catholic action at many levels!<\/p>\n

\u2022 All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism<\/p>\n

\u2022 All our programs are planned to protect and serve our church and its clergy, our members and their families, and the needy of our communities. Our Fund Raisers include: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, Vocation Raffle, Intellectually Disability (Tootsie Roll) Fund Drive, Pork Chop Fry, and Lenten Fish Fry\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\u2022 We sponsor many community services, St. Mary\u2019s Grade School and youth programs, and various Church activities. Various Fraternal Benefits are available to members as well, including an outstanding insurance program, orphan benefit, scholarships, widow benefits, and a subscription to Columbia Magazine.<\/p>\n

How do I become a Knight?<\/h5>\n

\u2022 Membership is open to all practical Catholic men who are 18 years or older. A practical Catholic man is one who follows God\u2019s Commandments and the Church\u2019s Precepts. Interested men may obtain an application form from any Brother Knight, or contact Grand Knight Tom Ambrosch by e-mail at kofc3060@gmail.com.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Once you join the Knights you may attend our meetings which are held on the fourth Wednesday each month at 6:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u2022 You may also visit www.kofc.org<\/a> or Illinoisknights.org<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

History<\/strong><\/h5>\n

America was different back in 1882 when Father Michael McGivney was assistant pastor of St. Mary\u2019s parish in New Haven, Conn. Back then, when a man was badly hurt, took ill or died, his widow and children could be left penniless, lose their home, perhaps be split up. Father McGivney had seen it happen. And so, with a small band of parishioners, he created the Knights of Columbus which would become the world\u2019s largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Named in honor of the mariner Christopher Columbus, it originally served as a mutual benefit society to low-income immigrant Catholics. It was formed to render financial aid to members and their families who were sick, disabled or needy. Later, the organization offered social and intellectual fellowship through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works.<\/p>\n

The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities.<\/p>\n

The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 15,100 councils and 1.9 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam, Saipan, Lithuania, Ukraine, and South Korea.<\/p>\n

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Upcoming Pork Chop Fry–Held at Kirby Foods in Metamora, IL<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 29 (11a-6p) & May 30 (11a-2p)<\/p>\n

Sept. 11 (11a-6p) & Sept. 12 (11a-2p)<\/p>\n

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Prayer Weavers of St. Mary\u2019s Church in Metamora make prayer shawls or lap robes to comfort those in need.\u00a0 There is no charge for this service of love. To make a donation\/request a shawl\/lap robe, or to participate in this ministry, contact Sue Wyckoff\u00a0 (309) 229-8599, Ginny Downs (309) 231-2769 or leave word at the Parish Office (309) 367-4407.<\/p>\n

Upcoming Meetings:\u00a0 Church meeting room at 6:30pm\u00a0<\/strong>(please note new time for meetings)<\/p>\n

May 18<\/p>\n

June 29<\/p>\n

July–no meeting<\/p>\n

August 31 Dinner meeting @ Michael’s 6 PM<\/p>\n

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The Pro-Life movement does not just mean the fight against abortion. It means caring for people from conception to death.<\/p>\n

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month: Every child deserves to live in a peaceful home. Learn to identify abuse, report abuse, and be a good neighbor. Does your neighbor need help running errands? Can you babysit small children so mom can rest, get her hair cut, go to a doctor\u2019s appointment or get groceries? Any good deed can help relieve stress, thereby helping the parent(s) create a peaceful home environment for them and their children.<\/p>\n

Our duties as Catholics and followers of Jesus are to care for our neighbors. But how do we start? There are so many ways:<\/p>\n

Destiny for Women Health Clinic<\/strong>. Is a Catholic organization that is locally owned and ran. Please check out the website at https:\/\/www.destinyforwomen.com\/<\/p>\n

Foster Village Peoria<\/strong>: was established by three foster mothers to bridge the gaps in support and resources for caregivers working with the foster care system in the Tri-County area. You can check out their website at: https:\/\/www.fostervillagepeoria.org\/<\/p>\n

Snackpac Metamora:<\/strong> Providing healthy breakfasts and snacks for those that might go without. For more information contact Debbie Rauh at debbierauh89@mtco.com<\/p>\n

Metamora Food Panty:<\/strong> A tub for food donations has been placed in the southwest corner of the church by the Lady of Prague statue.<\/p>\n

Snyder Village: caring for the elderly and sick in our area: There are many ways to help by contacting Ashley Thompson at athompson@snydervillage.com<\/p>\n

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Destiny for Women, a pro-life organization:\u00a0 \u00a0Donations of baby items, especially blankets, are always needed.<\/p>\n

Our parish has been very generous. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have a donation to make.\u00a0 I\u2019ve been making monthly trips to their office.<\/p>\n

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If you are in need of prayer for yourself or a loved one, members of our prayer chain would like to pray for you.  You may contact Diane Moughler at (309)-256-2885, or send an email to dianercm@gmail.com  You may also contact Diane if you are interested in joining St. Mary\u2019s prayer chain.<\/p>\n

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If you need to purchase cemetery plots of have any questions about the cemetery, please contact Dick Noe at (309)-573-4302 or the parish office at (309)-367-4407.
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THAT MAN IS YOU! is an interactive men\u2019s program focused on the development of male leadership in the modern world.\u00a0 It combines the best research from science with the teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society.<\/p>\n

We meet on Thursday mornings at 6:00am-7:00am at St. Mary of Lourdes Parish Hall.\u00a0 Contact Bart at 309-402-8250 with any questions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jesus did not say to the Jews, \u201cI\u2019ve come to save you from Roman oppression and taxation.\u201d Christ did not promise a worldly kingdom. In fact, He said, \u201cIn the world you will have tribulation … yet I have overcome the world … My kingship is not of this world … My kingdom is in your midst … My kingdom is within you!\u201d The kingdom of God is among us. Indeed, it is here now. For where the King is, there is His Kingdom. Let us live with an eternal perspective. May we become the men we need to rebuild the kingdom!<\/p>\n

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