Diocesan and Other Regional Events

NOTE: Certain events below may not occur because of COVID-19 restrictions. Please call the location to be sure the event is still scheduled.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Wednesday evening, 6:30 p.m – 8:00 p.m, Adoration is held at St. Mary Church, 126 W. 5th Street in Pecatonica. Benediction begins at 7:50 p.m. 

Do You Think You’re Being Called to Serve the Church as a Deacon?
The Rockford Diocese will be accepting applications to the Permanent Deaconate Formation Program beginning in 2021. Men who are interested will need to attend an informational “Deacon Information Days” meeting. Tthe last meeting is December 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Diocesan Administration Building 555 Colman Center Drive, Rockford.

For married men, wives must also attend. These days explain both the application process and give an overview of the Permanent Diaconate Formation Program. While there is no commitment required to attend one of these days, only those who attend will be eligible to apply.

Although not required, those interested are encouraged to contact the Permanent Diaconate Office at 815/399-4300 to indicate which meeting they plan on attending or to ask further questions.

Marriage Encounter
“Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.” Offer your spouse the treasure of each other by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on Oct. 16-18 in Brookfield, WI or Nov. 13-15 in Rockford. Visit our website at alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

815 Catholic for Young Adults 18 – 35
Join us for drinks, friendship and a little faith formation.
Brew Nights – Fourth Monday of each month
Prairie Street Brew House, 200 Prairie Street, Rockford, Illinois
www.815catholic.com

Holy Family Middle-Age Singles Group
Great events are planned for this summer by the Holy Family Middle-Age Single Group, for ages 40-64. To be added to the singles group email list (which is not shared) or for information about a particular event, call Amanda at 815-395-0566.

Durand American Legion Hospital Equipment Loan Program
The Durand American Legion has available may types of hospital equipment for public use. You do not have to be a Legion member or a veteran to use the equipment. It is free for anyone in need. Electric wheelchairs, walkers (wheeled and nonwheeled), toileting and shower chairs, canes and crutches are some of the types of equipment available. If you, a family member, or friend is in need of this equipment, please call Arlene Steward at 815-248-2243 or George Letcher at 815-248-2407. This is a free service. Keep the equipment as long as you need it. Return it when finished.

Website of the Rockford Diocese:  www.rockforddiocese.org