All parishioners are welcome to attend Arts in the Afternoon on Sunday, November 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament School. There will be performances, cookie decorating, forts for reading in the library, Boy Scout flag ceremony to honor veterans and of course art work by students to view. As well as a book signing from a local author (and parishioner) and illustrator.

Each Tuesday, beginning November 21, the Blessed Sacrament Study/Prayer Group will meet from 9—11 am in the Rectory basement meeting room (just follow the signs). We view presentations from excellent teacher to learn more and the many and varied aspects of our rich faith. There will be an opportunity to discuss with the group—all voluntary, no requirements. As Advent is approaching, we will begin with Dr. Pitre's video on "Advent" A video preview can be found by clicking the headline above. You are welcome to come (bring a friend) and see if this will enhance your spiritual life—at no cost! For further information, call Deacon Dave or Barbara Erdmann at 217-522-4683… or just come on down and give it a try. Deepen Your Faith!

The Parish Office will be closed on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24. We will open on Monday, November 27th.

Our annual Diocesan Collection for Justice and Hope (DCJH) will be taken the weekend of November 18-19, 2023. This collection gives Catholics an opportunity to reach out in solidarity to those who suffer and lack basic human necessities. All funds donated during the DCJH collection are granted to organizations that give realistic hope to the poor to break out of the cycle of poverty. There is an envelope in your packet for this collection or you can contribute directly through the link to the right.

Wednesday, November 1, is All Saints Day. It is a holy day of obligation. You have the same obligation to attend Mass as on Sunday. Masses are: Tuesday at 5:30pm and Wednesday at 8:20am and 5:30pm.

BREADLESS SUNDAY to support St. John’s Breadline. To offset the loss of this fundraiser you may put an envelope in the collection marked St John’s Breadline and we will see to it that the Breadline gets your donation. The Breadline continues to serve hundreds of hungry men, women and children everyday. Please consider a donation to the Breadline to able them to continue serving these meals.

Thursday, November 2 is All Souls Day. There will be a special Mass at 7pm for all those from the Parish who have died this past year. All are invited to attend this Mass.

The school’s Barnes and Noble fundraiser will take place on Monday, November 20. Stop by and shop anytime that day and a percentage of your purchases will support Blessed Sacrament School. You can also shop online at bn.com/bookfairs anytime between 11/20/23 and 11/25/23 (that includes Black Friday purchases!) Just enter Bookfair ID 12676128 at checkout. Click on the headline above for an informational flyer.

The Women’s Club has planned a couple of activities for the ladies in the parish. The first is an evening of fall painting fun.  The Painted Tin Bin will provide everything you need to paint a new door hanger to display this fall.  This will take place on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Reservations and payment must be completed online by midnight on Sunday, October 15th. Go to our Women's Club page or click on the headline above to go to the registration site. If you are unable register online, please contact Sharon Schraeder at 217-971-6467 and I will make the reservation for you.

The parish office will be closed on Monday, October 9 in observance of Columbus Day.

Low-income children and working families deserve equal access to academic success and future opportunities, which thousands currently receive through the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program. If the Illinois General Assembly fails to take action in 2023 to save the Tax Credit Scholarship Program, 9,500 students will lose their scholarships, causing many to leave their best-fit school. Additionally, the dreams of 26,000 more students on the waitlist will evaporate if the program is reduced or even eliminated. Come out to Christ the King on Monday, October 2 at 6:30 PM for a town hall meeting with State Senator Doris Turner.

The Women’s Club had planned a couple of activities for the ladies in the parish. The first is an evening of fall painting fun.  The Painted Tin Bin will provide everything you need to paint a new door hanger to display this fall.  This will take place on Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. Reservations and payment must be completed online by midnight on Sunday, October 15th. Click on the headline above to go directly to the Women's Club page and make your reservation there. If you are unable register online, please contact Sharon Schraeder at 217-971-6467 and she will make the reservation for you.

NO MASS— Tuesday, September 19, Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21. Father Jeff and Father Callistus are attending the Priests’ Convocation.

Our fall Bible Study on the Eucharist with a DVD presentation by Dr. Brant Petri followed by a short small group discussion. The first meeting took place in the rectory basement from 9AM to 10:30AM on Wednesday, September 13.

Fr. Richard Chiola was with us for Masses Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8. He recently published a book, Science and Christ: a Dialogue, which shows how the traditional teachings about Jesus Christ relate to the Big Bang, the evolution of humans, environmental concerns, and the future of the universe. He will be autographing his book after Mass and will have copies for sale. The book price is $16. You can read more about the book at scienceandchrist.org.

Mission partnership of Blessed Sacrament in cooperation with HSHS Mission Outreach is inviting the parishioners to volunteer to help on the 4 Thursdays of September the 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th from 12:30 to 3PM. Thanks to all of our volunteers! Enjoy this great opportunity to build community and aid God's poor at the same time. Your help is greatly appreciated.