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Man Up! restarts on September 11th!

Come and circle up with other men from Most Holy Eucharist Parish who are running after the life of Jesus. The Path will help all men build a rule of life that will draw them closer to Jesus and help them fight for their family. Filled with very practical calls to action through prayer and self-denial, men will find themselves drawn into the masculinity that Christ himself lived. Every morning will begin with a guided prayer in the church before moving into Shamrock Hall for small group conversations. Coffee will be provided. 

Click HERE to purchase your hard copy of The Path or to download a free PDF.  

Where: St. Patrick Church of Merna; Shamrock Hall 

When: Every Friday beginning September 11th, from 5:30-6:45am 

Questions: Contact Phil Olinger or Kevin Cook

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WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR OF FAITH FORMATION (FF)!

We are transitioning from RE-Religious Education to FF-Faith Formation as we invite all to encounter Jesus and develop a life-long, activated faith. 

St. Mary Church in Downs offers Faith Formation classes for children entering 1st grade through 8th grade. Classes take place on Sunday mornings following the 8:30am Mass.

First Holy Communion is received in 2nd grade, but it is a two-year program. Attendance in 1st grade is required to receive the sacrament as a 2nd grader.

Confirmation is received in 8^th grade, but it is also a two-year program. Attendance in 7^th grade is required to receive the sacrament as an 8^th grader.

For more information, please contact the St. Mary Church in Downs Faith Formation Coordinator, Jennifer O’Brien.

Registration link will not be active until Sunday, August 23rd.

Any registrations submitted prior to that date will not be saved.

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Mark your calendars for the celebration of the feast day of Our Lady of Good Health. The event will take place on Saturday, September 5th. The Rosary will be prayed at 9:30am; Mass will begin at 10am with a Marian Procession and meal to follow. Please RSVP to help us plan for food.

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MHE Parish Commemorative Beatification T-shirt

We are taking orders for a commemorative dry-fit t-shirt honoring the Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. The cost of the shirt is $20 ($2 more for shirt sizes XXL and up). To order, click below. Shirts will be available for pick up at the Welcome Center beginning the weekend of September 19th. Form and payment needs to be submitted by Friday, August 28th to be guarantee your shirt. Contact Jeff with any questions.

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WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR OF FAITH FORMATION (FF)!

We are transitioning from RE-Religious Education to FF-Faith Formation as we invite all to encounter Jesus and develop a life-long, activated faith. 

GRADES 1-5 faith formation classes are preparing to kick off the 2026-2027 school year. 

CLASS OPTIONS:

• Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm
• Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
• Classes begin September 8 & 9, 2026.

Parents requested to stay for informational meeting that first night.

• Look for more class specifics in late August.

A NOTE ON FEES:

• Fees, $100/child, help cover costs and include all materials.
• Discount for multiple children within each program. 
• As a volunteer teacher, you will receive a discount on the fees. 
• If the fees are in any way a burden, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at (309)662-7361, ext. 107 or bobbi@mheparish.org

HOW TO REGISTER:

• Click the link below starting Wednesday, July 22^nd at 9:00am. Any forms submitted before this time will not be recorded.
• Complete the form, make a payment, and submit.
• Space is limited. Deadline is August 24^th after which fees will increase.

I would personally like to thank all of our families for the commitment you make to develop your child’s faith foundation. We are truly blessed to be able to grow in faith as we encounter Jesus together.

-Bobbi Hassel, Faith Formation Grades 1-8

Grades 6-8

WELCOME TO A NEW YEAR OF JUNIOR HIGH FAITH FORMATION (JHFF)

We are working on exciting changes for the upcoming year of JHFF-Junior High Faith Formation. Thenext three years will include Confirmation preparation, but also biblical competency and in-depth encounters with Jesus as we dive into his life. We are no longer looking at this as a Confirmation Journey, but an intentional step in developing life-long faith. Joey Eells and Bobbi Hassel are working together to provide an environment where students experience an activated faith.

CLASS TIMES: All class times are 6:30-8:00pm

• JHFF-6 (6^th Grade) weekly on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm 
• JHFF-7 (7^th Grade) every other week on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm
• JHFF-8 (8^th Grade) opposite every other week on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm

START DATES: 

• JHFF-6 begins with a required parent & student meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6:30-7:30pm in Shamrock Hall. Our first class is Sept. 16^th from 6:30-8:00pm
• JHFF-7 begins with a required parent & student meeting on Sunday, Sept. 13th from NOON-1pm (following the 11am Mass). First class is Sept. 16^th from 6:30-8:00pm. 
• JHFF-8 begins with a required parent & student meeting on Sunday, Sept. 13th from 10-11am (between the 9am and 11am Masses). First class is Sept. 23^rd from 6:30-8:00pm. 
• A full-year class calendar will be available in mid-August. The rotation is every week for JHFF-6 with JHFF-7 & JHFF-8 rotating every other week. 

A NOTE ON FEES:

• Fees, $100/child, help cover costs and include all materials.
• JHFF-8 students have an additional $50 fee to cover extra expenses associated with the Sacrament of Confirmation. 
• If the fees are in any way a burden, please do not hesitate to contact Bobbi Hassel or Joey Eells.

HOW TO REGISTER:

• Click the link below starting Wednesday, July 22^nd at 9am. Any forms submitted before this time will not be recorded.
• Complete the form, make a payment, and submit.
• Space is limited. Deadline is August 24^th after which fees will increase.

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The Diocese of Peoria is releasing a high-quality colored history book. This book will include pictures and a brief history of every church in the diocese, and only one printing will be run. 

Most Holy Eucharist Parish has 150 copies available for sale at $50 per copy. If you would like to reserve a copy, please click the button below.

The book will arrive at the end of May, at which time notifications will be sent to those who pre-ordered. Contact the parish office with any questions.

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“Be My Witnesses”

Our parish is joining Catholics throughout the Diocese in supporting the 2026 Annual Diocesan Appeal.

Through the Appeal, we answer Christ’s call to “Be My Witnesses.” Your gift supports ministries that bring people to Christ, care for our retired priests, form future priests, strengthen families, educate our children, serve those in need, and proclaim the Gospel throughout our Diocese.

Our parish goal this year is $339,154. Every gift, regardless of size, helps us reach that goal and continue the Church’s mission.

Please prayerfully consider your pledge! Contributions can be made by check payable to the Catholic Diocese of Peoria, by a credit or debit card, by direct debit from a checking or savings account, or online at www.cdop.org/ada.

Gifts of appreciated stock, grain, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) or donor advised funds have special considerations and requirements. Contact (309)671-1550 for more information.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

View the Bishop’s annual ADA video below:

The goal for our parish, Most Holy Eucharist, is $339,154 and we can reach it only with your help. 

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