Announcements

Last updated: June 21, 2009

IRELAND TRIP MEETING On Saturday, June 27 there will be an informational meeting for anyone interesting in attending or learning more about the Ireland Trip. This will be held in the St. Mark room from 1:00-2:00 pm. The trip dates have been set for September 7-17, 2009. Monsignor O’Merdian looks forward to sharing the trip details!

HOLY HOUR TO CONCLUDE YEAR OF ST. PAUL SUNDAY, JUNE 28— 2:00 PM As a parish, we will close the Year of St. Paul with a Talk & Holy Hour on Sunday, June 28 beginning at 2:00 pm in Church. Please join us. There is an indulgence attached to any liturgical celebration in honor of the Year of St. Paul with the usual conditions of freedom from serious sin, Communion, and prayers for the Holy Father.

Altar Server Training This summer, we will be instructing new Altar servers for the upcoming year. Any St. Matthew parish student, who has completed the 5th grade and is enrolled in the St. Matthew School or in the parish CCD program, is invited to attend one of the following training sessions that will be held in the church:

Tuesday June 30 9:30-10:30 am

Tuesday July 21 6:30-7:30 pm

Please call the parish office (359-4224) to let us know which instruction session best fits your schedule.

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Emmaus Days for Boys “Lord, help me to want to be what you want me to be” A summer retreat promoting vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Peoria. The retreat is beneficial for all young men who are interested in growing in holiness, not just for those discerning a vocation to the priesthood. The sessions are centered around the celebration of the Sacraments, and combine prayer, talks on various subjects, and free time for games and other fun activities. For more information on Emmaus Days Retreats, contact the Office of Vocations in Peoria or talk to Msgr. Merdian for an application. Applications may also be obtained online. The fee for Emmaus Days is $60/person.

Session I: High School Graduates/College Students June 5-8 • King’s House - Henry, IL

Session II: High School Juniors & Seniors June 26-29 • King’s House - Henry, IL

Session III: High School Freshmen & Sophomores July 5-8 • St. Bede Abbey - Peru, IL

Session IV: 7th & 8th Graders July 8-10

• St. Bede Abbey - Peru, IL Office of Vocations • (309) 682-5823 • www.cdop.org/vocations

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