Diocesan and Other Regional Events

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. 

Women of St. Bridget’s Annual Mass for Heaven’s Children
November 5, 2018, 7:00 P.M.
St. Bridget Church, Loves Park

The Woman of St. Bridget’s organization are hosting a special Mass of remembrance for those children who have been taken to heaven too soon, through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early childhood death. If you would like your child to be includedin this Mass, please submit their name and date born into eternity to Diantha Gilbert, at dianthagilbert@gmail.com, or call 815-978-9848 before Wednesday, October 31st. All are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served after Mass.

24th Annual Great Lakes Catholic Men’s Conference
Holmes Student Center, NIU, DeKalb
Saturday, November 17
8:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Doors open and music begins at 8:00 a.m. 

Tickets include lunch & free parking.
Cost: $40 by Oct. 29 or  $45 at the door; $15 for college students or younger, and $5 for deacons.

For tickets and more information visit the Conference website at www.thetalk.org. You may also contact Scott Moore, our parish liaison, with your questions at 815-543-3374 or
scottm@stateline-isp.com.

Speakers include: Wayne Messmer, “Voice of Chicago”; former NFL player (49ers, Chiefs, & Ravens) Elvis Grabac; Fr. Stan Fortuna, C.F.R., one of the founding members of the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal; Catholic evangelist, Brian Greenfield; Director of Catholic outreach, Pete Burak & Mass celebrant: Bishop David J. Malloy.

Grieving A Suicide?
Are you grieving a loved one’s suicide or know someone who is? Suicide loss can trigger inconsolable sadness and devastating feelings of guilt, anxiety, fear and isolation. One free resource is www.allianceofhope.org, a website founded by Ronnie Walker, herself a suicide loss survivor. She calls the site“designed by survivors for survivors.” Here, you will find help, understanding and consolation. If you would like to talk more about this, contact me, Jan Thornton at (815) 334-0332. I am a suicide loss survivor.

815 Catholic for Young Adults 18 – 35
Join us for drinks, friendship and a little faith formation.
Brew Nights – Third Tuesday 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. They include a night at Rockford City Market, a movie night, mini golf, outdoor concerts, and trips to Holy Hill and to the Pec Thing. 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