May The Catholic Diocese of Peoria 2021 DIOCESAN MAILING

Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. Most Rev. Monsignor Philip D. Halfacre Monsignor Paul E. Showalter Patricia M. Gibson Bishop of Peoria Coadjutor Bishop of Peoria Vicar General Vicar General Emeritus Chancellor

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP MOST REV. DANIEL R. JENKY, C.S.C. 419 N.E. MADISON AVENUE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP PEORIA, 61603 DIOCESE OF PEORIA PHONE: 309-671-1550 FAX: 309-671-1576

June 2021

“This is my commandment: love one another as I love you.” (Jn 15:12)

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, the Peter’s Pence Collection is an opportunity to become a witness of charity to those who suffer most. Pope Francis has encouraged us to “open our eyes and see the misery of the world, the wounds of our brothers and sisters who are denied their dignity, and let us recognize that we are compelled to heed their cry for help!” (Misericordiae Vultus, [MV] no. 15).

Through the Peter’s Pence Collection, we stand in solidarity with Catholics all over the world to support the char- itable works of our Holy Father. Contributions to this collection support Pope Francis as he reaches out to those suffering the effects of war and violence, natural disasters, and religious persecution.

Pope Francis has told us that “mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope” (MV, no. 10). Please prayerfully consider participating in this collection and becom- ing a witness of charity, a force of mercy that reaches out to those around the world.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, C.S.C. BISHOP OF PEORIA

Please read this letter on the weekend of June 19-20, 2021 and take the collection up on the weekend of June 26-27, 2021. Kindly send the proceeds to the Office of Finance, 419 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603. 2 May 2021 Diocesan Mailing PARISH BULLETIN INSERTS Marriage Classes There are classes scheduled for marriage prep in 2021. For more information please visit: https://cdop.org/ evangelization-and-faith-formation-old/marriage/

Campaign for 22 Million Rosaries Join Our Campaign for 22 Million Rosaries for Peace in the Family, Nation, & World. Visit the website to register how many rosaries you have prayed. https://www.praytogetherstaytogether.net

Fulton Sheen Newsletters: The Sheen Foundation quarterly newsletters are back! They include excerpts from Sheen's works, as well as stories about upcoming events, prayers answered, and more! To receive this FREE news- letter, send your contact information to [email protected] or call Sr. Lea in the Foundation Office -- 309-671- 1550 Learn Natural Family Planning NFP is the healthy, effective, and morally acceptable family planning method. Initial classes for each series are scheduled for the following dates and locations:

To register for regional CCL Sympto-Thermal Method classes taught throughout the diocese, go to http:// register.ccli.org.

Normal By appointment – CCL Sympto-Thermal Method Robert & Elizabeth Rariden, [email protected]

Champaign By appointment – Creighton Method Jennifer Mokos, FCP! 217-480-7719

Galesburg By appointment – Creighton Method Robin K Bigger, RN CPI OSF FertilityCare, 3375 N Seminary Street, (309) 344-3161, Ext 4364

Macomb By appointment – CCL Sympto-Thermal Method Len & Barbara Harzman 309-255-1386 or [email protected]

Peoria By appointment – Creighton Method OSF FertilityCare Center, 2900 Knoxville Ave, (309) 308-3782

Peoria By appointment – Creighton Method St Philomena Fertility Care, 3300 N Twelve Oaks Drive, (309) 323-0085

Quad Cities By appointment – Billings Ovulation Method Maggie Schoonmaker – Medical Arts Associates, Ltd., Moline, (309) 738-1104 Brenda DeLathouwer – Cycle Solutions, LLC. Rock Island, (309) 269-0797

LaSalle By Appointment – Creighton Method Alyssa Zukowski – St Patrick Church, 725 Fourth Street (815) 848-7997

For a complete Diocesan class schedule call the Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation @ 309-671-1550 or visit http://cdop.org/evangelization-and-faith-formation/family-life/

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OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT & STEWARDSHIP Annual Diocesan Appeal 2020 Annual Diocesan Appeal (update as of 04/21/2021) Goal: $ 6,000,000 Total Parishes Receiving Rebates 66 Pledged: $ 6,065,060 (update as of 04/01/2021) Paid: $ 5,799,650 Total Rebate Amount $483,166 All rebates are extraordinary income for parishes!

There are 82 parishes that have exceeded their goal in pledges.

Parish Lists – Monday, April 26 Deadline Parish list updates were due on April 26. If you have not submitted these updates yet, this is a kind reminder to return them ASAP. It is necessary that we receive these to ensure accuracy of our database. If you would like a digital copy of this file to do the updates, please contact Sr. Salezia at [email protected] or 309-677-7096.

Capital Campaign Resources Is your parish or school considering a capital campaign? Please contact Debbie Benz at [email protected] for help- ful resources to aid you in your discernment and endeavor.

Fulton Sheen Endowment Fulton Sheen Endowment Grants of $10,484.00 were awarded at the February 2021 meeting. This brings our total granted to date up to $922,373.82. Remember all receipts, unused funds and evaluations must be in from pri- or grants in order to be considered for any future grants. This Board presently meets twice a year: usually February and August. Review your needs so as to make a timely request. All requests must be received by August 9, 2021 in order to be considered for the next meeting NO EXCEPTIONS. For more information go to cdop.org and under offices click on Development and Stewardship. All guidelines and application forms are under the Sheen Endowment button. If you have any question or concerns contact Julie Enzenberger at [email protected].

TRIBUNAL Training for new Tribunal Notary/Auditors will take place on Saturday, June 5, from 10 am to 2 pm at St. Thomas Parish Hall, 904 E. Lake, Peoria Heights, Illinois. Notary/Auditors often assist those seeking an annulment to pre- sent their initial paperwork to begin their case in the Tribunal. Candidates for Notary/Auditor must receive an endorsement from their pastor to be considered. Priests and current Notary/Auditors are welcome to at- tend. RSVPs are required for lunch. Please call the Tribunal at 309-671-1550 to RSVP. RSVPs must be received by May 21, 2021.

A separate training will be offered at a later date for those priests who want a condensed session on introducing annulment cases. More information will be made available to the priests of the Diocese.

Attention all Parishes Please go to www.cdop.org and check the Mass times for your parishes. If you have any changes, please email: [email protected] so the web page can be updated with the correct Mass times.

4 May 2021 Diocesan Mailing CATHOLIC CHARITIES St. Nicholas: Charity on Wheels St. Nicolas: Charity on Wheels is a ministry of Catholic Charities that serves those in need in the Diocese of Peoria. The individuals will be given items such as blankets, towels, toilet paper, shampoo, toothpaste, Laundry detergent socks, gloves, canes, and gift cards. The ministry also has a spiritual dimension. All prayer requests are prayed for daily by the SCTJM sisters.

To donate items please contact Sr. Michelle Fernandez, SCTJM, at [email protected]. Cell#309-409-5092. Monetary donations can be made online or may be mailed to: Catholic Charities, Spalding Pastoral Center, 419 NE Madison Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603.

Please consider a donation of some items from the "wish list" on Amazon. When purchasing items from the "wish list", they will be delivered directly to Catholic Charities.

To receive monthly help an application can be filled out by an individual or church representative at: https://cdop.org/catholic-charities/

Once the application is filled out the individual is contacted to set up a pick up date at our assigned location in the region they live in. Visits to each region are made on Tuesdays Wednesdays or Fridays. If you would like a sched- ule, please e-mail Sr. Michelle at [email protected]. If your Parish would like to become a site to park the van or do drives to collect items, please contact Sr. Michelle at [email protected].

Bereavement Groups With the support of the faith community, we can give voice to our unique journeys of grief and find healing and spiritual growth. The Seasons of Hope bereavement group process is centered on our God and grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions and practices of our Church. Perhaps this grief and faith sharing group is for you. It meets for 6 Tuesdays beginning May 18th and ending June 22nd. We will be meeting via zoom, so partici- pants will need access to a computer through which they can access a zoom group invitation. Prayer, scripture, faith sharing, and fellowship begin at 9am. If you are interested in participating or would like to find out more, please contact: Lorraine Kim, MSW, Catholic Charities Good Samaritan program, 708-762-8040 (call or text) [email protected].

Wounded Healers Grief Ministry by Catholic Charities Contact: Sr. Michelle Fernandez, SCTJM call or text-309-409-5092 [email protected]  April 7 Topic, Grief, what it looks like and how will it affect me?  April 14 Topic: The trifecta of grief: Anger, Forgiveness, and Guilt  April 21 Topic: Loneliness. An obstacle to Overcome in the midst of Sorrow  April 28 Topic: Redemptive Suffering  May 5 Topic: New Normal, New Traditions, Resetting our lives  May 12 Topic: Transfer of Pain. Transforming grief into an instrument of Healing.

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OFFICE OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

OCS End-of-the-Year Holy Mass, Recognitions, and Luncheon School pastors, chaplains, and principals are invited to join Most Rev. Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, and Coadjutor Bishop Lou as the Office of Catholic Schools celebrates the 2020-2021 academic year beginning with Holy Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5th. If attending priests would like to concelebrate, please let Mrs. Roberta Gifford ([email protected]) know ASAP. Recognition of significant anniversaries in Catholic education, retirements, and the OCS distinguished pastor, principal, and teacher of the year (2019-2020 and 2020-2021) will immediately follow Holy Mass. Afterwards, lunch will be served in the Bishop’s residence outside and ‘under the tent.’ Masks and social distancing protocols will be fol- lowed.

High School Chaplains and Principals Meeting The Office of Catholic Schools is facilitating the final meeting of four during this second semester with Coadjutor Bishop Lou, the diocesan high school chaplains and principals on Wednesday, May 12th, from 10:30am to 2:00pm at the Spalding Pastoral Center.

High School Graduations Congratulations to the Classes of 2021 who will be graduating from their Catholic high school on the following dates: May 15, The High School of St. Thomas More; May 23, Central Catholic High School, High School, and ; May 30, Alleman High School and Peoria Notre Dame High School. The Office of Catholic Schools celebrates our principals, chaplains, faculties, staffs, and of course, our graduates and their families on this academic milestone!

OCS Closed The Office of Catholic Schools joins the Diocesan Curia and will be closed in remembrance and observation of Me- morial Day on Monday, May 31st.

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CATHOLIC MUTUAL GROUP

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a staggering 3,142 distracted driving fatalities in 2019 – a 10% increase from the previous year. We encourage you to take a moment to review the risks and conse- quences of distracted driving and the impact it could have on you, your family, and your parish family.

According to the CDC there are 3 main types of distraction:

VISUAL – taking your eyes of the road MANUAL – taking your hands off the wheel COGNITIVE – taking your mind off driving

TEXTING can be considered one of the most dangerous forms of distracted driving because it combines, visual, manual, and cognitive distractions. Other forms include setting navigation systems, talking on the phone or with passengers, adjusting the radio, eating, or drinking. Simply put, anytime your attention is diverted from the road, you’re distracted!

It is strongly recommended you should review the Diocese’s policy on DISTRACTED DRIVING and CMGconnect.com Driving Requirements-Peoria.

OFFICE OF VOCATIONS Emmaus Days 2021 will be back IN PERSON! Sessions 1 and 2 are for college age men as well as single men in their 20’s and 30’s who are discerning their voca- tion. We will give tools to take a step deeper into discerning God's will through prayer and the sacraments. By lis- tening to insights and meditations as well as spending time with priests and seminarians, participants get a privi- leged glimpse into the priestly vocation. Sessions 1 and 2 will be held at St. John’s Catholic Newman Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Session 1: College Age & Young Adult Session 2: High School Juniors & Seniors June 11-14, 2021 June 25-28, 2021 St. John’s Catholic Newman Center St. John’s Catholic Newman Center Champaign, IL Champaign, IL

In Sessions 3 and 4 we focus on fun in attempt to show the joy of becoming authentic Christian men. The experi- ence includes prayer, talks by seminarians and priests, and activities like basketball, soccer, ultimate frisbee and card games. Sessions 3 and 4 will be held at Peoria Notre Dame High School.

Session 3: High School Freshmen & Sophomores Session 4: Seventh & Eighth Graders July 18-21, 2021 July 21-23, 2021 Peoria Notre Dame High School Peoria Notre Dame High School

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May 1 Christian Sexuality Workshop, Sacred Heart Culemans Hall, Moline

VENTS 8 Archbishop Sheen Birthday Mass, 8:30 am livestream at cdop.org

E 8 Pre-Cana Conference, Epiphany Parish Hall, Normal 15 Christian Sexuality Workshop, Epiphany Parish Hall, Normal OF

31 Memorial Day, Spalding Pastoral Center Closed

June 5 Pre-Cana Conference, Spalding Pastoral Center, Peoria 12 Christian Sexuality Workshop, Spalding Pastoral Center, Peoria 11-14 Emmaus Days, St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign 19 Pre-Cana Conference, Spalding Pastoral Center, Peoria ALENDAR 25-28 Emmaus Days, St. John Catholic Newman Center, Champaign C 26 Christian Sexuality Workshop, Spalding Pastoral Center, Peoria

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