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* Important Notes *
10:30 AM Mass on 9/26/2021
Moved to 10:00 AM
(To prepare for Noon Mass with the Bishop.)
Current Mass Schedule
CCD Informational Meeting
Holy Cross Church
(Not at School)
Sunday, 9/19/2021
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Online CCD Registration
Blessing of Pets/Animals
In Honor of St. Francis
Saturday, 10/2/2021 - 8:45 AM
Near Rear Entrance to
Holy Cross School
* All pets/animals must be leashed or secured. *
Mendota Life Chain
Sunday, 10/3/2021
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Intersection of Rts. 34 & 251
Life Chain Website
1000 Acts of Kindness
Begins August 15th
The shared mission of the Mendota Catholic Parishes is: "To help all persons live out and understand the relevance and priority of Jesus Christ and His Gospel in the Catholic Faith". To accomplish this mission, the Mendota Catholic Parishes are launching an initiative named “1000 Acts of Kindness”. (Click/Tap HERE or on "Be Kind" image above for more details.)
Total Recorded
Acts of Kindness
8/15/21 - 9/24/21
* 455 *
Only 545 to go. We can do it.
(No Limit Per Person)
Welcome Back Weekend
September 25/26
The Mendota Catholic Parishes are celebrating our in-person return to Church with Welcome Back Weekend on September 25th & 26th. The celebration begins with special Masses on Saturday evening and Sunday morning/noon. It continues with a Welcome Back Social on Sunday afternoon. (Click/Tap HERE or on "Welcome Back" image above for more details.)
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Weekday Eucharistic Adoration
Returns August 2ndAs we open up the Church more and return back to normal, we would like to start up the Cenacle Chapel and Adoration during the week. So, we are asking all those who were signed up pre-COVID to consider volunteering once again for one hour during the week. If you are willing, contact Karen Brandner who is coordinating the schedule again. She can be reached at (815) 915 - 6635. We would like to begin our weekly Adoration on Monday, August 2nd. Tentatively our hours would be from 9 am to 10 pm, Monday through Friday. The hours may change depending on volunteers. If you are a new Adorer who would like to volunteer, please call Karen or drop a note in the collection with your name, phone number, and hour of the week that you prefer.
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Servers, Lectors, & Ushers
Needed for MassIf you are interested in Serving for Mass, Reading/Lectoring at Mass or volunteering as an Usher for Mass, please drop a note in the collection with your name, telephone number and Mass time preference(s). Please keep in mind that the Mass schedule will be revised once the Bishop assigns an assistant here in Mendota.
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Temporary Sunday Mass Dispensation
Due to COVID-19, Bishop Daniel Jenky has temporarily suspended the obligation for Catholics of the Diocese of Peoria to participate at/attend Sunday Mass. However, there is still an obligation to keep the Lord's Day, Sunday, holy by watching Mass on TV or the Internet if possible, prayer, and resting/avoiding unnecessary work.
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Who We Are
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Holy Cross Parish and Sts. Peter and Paul Parish serve Catholics and the community at large in and around Mendota, IL. Mendota is approximately 90 miles southwest of Chicago among the corn fields of north central Illinois. Holy Cross Church is located within the city limits of Mendota. Sts. Peter and Paul Church is located in rural Mendota approximately 4 miles southwest of the city of Mendota. Holy Cross School, the parishes' shared Catholic elementary school (PK - 8), is located immediately adjacent to Holy Cross Church. The two parishes also share the same priest, parish staff, parish office, and a wide range of resources and activities. Both parishes are part of the Catholic Diocese of Peoria.
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Current Schedules(Verify Via Parish Bulletin)
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Mass Times
SATURDAY:
4:00 PM - Holy Cross
5:00 PM - St. Theresa
SUNDAY:
6:30 AM - Holy Cross
8:00 AM - St. Theresa
9:00 AM - Sts. Peter & Paul
10:30 AM - Holy Cross
(10:00 AM on 9/26 only)
12:00 PM - Holy Cross
(Spanish Language)
MONDAY:
8:00 AM - St. Theresa
7:00 PM - Holy Cross
TUESDAY & THURSDAY:
7:00 AM - Holy Cross
8:00 AM - St. Theresa
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY:
7:00 AM - St. Theresa
8:00 AM - Holy Cross
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Confession Times
WEDNESDAY:
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
at Holy Cross
THURSDAY:
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
at Holy Cross
SATURDAY
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM
at Holy Cross
4:00 PM to 4:45 PM
at St. Theresa
(unless otherwise noted)
Confessions at Holy Cross are held in the Confession Room near the northeast (right front) corner of the Church. Follow red/green signals.
You may also call the Holy Cross Parish Office at (815) 538 - 6151 to make an individual appointment for Confession.
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Adoration Times
MONDAY thru FRIDAY:
9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Regular volunteers commit to one hour a week time slots. Visitors are always welcome. Call Karen Brandner at (815) 915 - 6635 to volunteer as a regular or substitute adorer.
ALL Eucharistic Adoration is held at Holy Cross Church in the Our Lady of the Cenacle (Mothers') Chapel.
Adoration may be suspended on holidays or during special events in the main body of the Church.
NOTE: If you are homebound, call the Parish Office at (815) 538 - 6151 to make arrangements for receiving the Holy Eucharist at home.
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Watch Our Masses Live on Zoom
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You may watch (some of) our Masses live via the Zoom website.
Masses on Zoom are only available when Fr. Pilon is present.
Click/tap on the following link to access the appropriate web page:
Link to Live Mendota Catholic Mass on Zoom
Meeting ID: 913 805 0856
Password: 811195
This service is only active shortly before, during, and shortly after scheduled Mass times.
Muting your audio during the Mass may produce a better experience.
See parish bulletin for more info.
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Scripture & Tradition
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Today's MASS Readings
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Reading I Hg 2:1-9Responsorial Psalm 43:1, 2, 3, 4Gospel Lk 9:18-22
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Bible Verses to Memorize
Matthew 4:4
One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.
2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness.
2 Thessalonians 2:15
Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught, either by an oral statement or a letter of ours.
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KerygmA - The Gospel Basics Proclaimed
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