Join us for a peaceful night of Adoration with Jesus on Wednesday, November 4th at 7pm at St. Patrick Church of Merna. Matt Faley, our Diocese Chief of Mission, will share a reflection and music. If you’ve never been to an Encounter Night, this is a perfect one to come and see!
Most Holy Eucharist Parish invites you to a Women’s Morning of Renewal on Saturday, November 7th from 8am-10:30am at St. Patrick Church of Merna. The morning will include:
Come be renewed through the grace of the sacraments and the joy of community. RSVP below.
Lumen: The Catholic Faith Explained – Divine Revelation
Are you hungering to learn more about God and His Word? Come and see how God has chosen to reveal Himself to us, particularly through the Scriptures, in a four-part series of prayer, talks, and small group discussion on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30pm. We will begin each session in St. Patrick Church and continue in Shamrock Hall. Sign up using the button below. Contact Jess with questions.
Volunteer for Lumen
Hospitality: Consider bringing a snack, light appetizer, or dessert for our weeks of Lumen, to especially support those on their OCIA journey. CLICK HERE for more details and to sign up.
Childcare: Consider supporting our OCIA participants by helping provide childcare on Thursday evenings at Lumen from 6-7:30pm. Reach out to Pam if interested.
St. Patrick’s 22nd annual Euchre Night will take place on Friday, November 6th at 6:30pm in the Shamrock Hall. Don’t know how to play Euchre? No problem! Come at 6pm for a time of instruction and practice. For planning purposes, please sign up using the button below. Cost is $10 and includes beverages, light snacks, and prizes (pay at the door). Contact Kristie Klingler with any questions.
The 4th Annual Ladies Fall Social, An Inspirational Evening with Our Blessed Mother, will be Sunday, October 18th in the St. Mary Church Hall in Downs. The doors will open at 5:45pm, with the opening blessing offered at 6pm. Tickets for this event will be a $10 donation per person. Registration will be open until October 11th. Please register by email to Mary Kurtenbach.
There will be light desserts and warm apple cider served by the Knights of Columbus. Our guest speaker will provide a presentation about Our Lady of Medjugorje, Queen of Peace. The evening will conclude with a closing prayer at 7:25pm.
Volunteers are needed to set and decorate tables. Each table will be set for seven individuals and should be decorated with a Fall/Thanksgiving theme. The table decorator will receive free admission to the event. Please contact Mary Kurtenbach if interested.
We will offer a training for anyone interested in serving as a Minister of Hospitality at St. Patrick Church of Merna on Wednesday, October 14th at 5:30pm in the church. This ministry is so important in creating the warm and welcoming atmosphere our parish is known for! Sign up to attend by clicking the button below. Contact the parish office with any questions.
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.
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.
Have you had a powerful experience with Jesus at an event? Maybe at an Encounter Night, in Adoration, or in a study? Please take a moment to share your experience with us at Witness Your Faith!
All responses go straight to our Evangelization Director, Jess Elliott, and are kept anonymous.
At every Mass on the weekends we need volunteers to bring the gifts (bread, wine, and water) from the back of the church to the altar.
This is a WONDERFUL & SPECIAL way to help out at Mass!! And NO TRAINING is needed!
Families, individuals, small groups, etc. are all welcome to participate. Click below to reserve your dates.
