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First Things
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NOW is the best time to invite a fallen-away Catholic back to Confession and Mass.
Advent 2022
"Prepare the way of the Lord"
Mark 1:3
(Photo provided by Stephanie Reeder)
Advent and Christmas ScheduleIncludes Immaculate Conception
Holy Day of Obligation (Dec. 8th)
& Christmas Eve/Day
Masses for All Parishes
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Don't Ignore Advent
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Discipleship News
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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 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 priests, 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
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
SUNDAY:
8:30 AM (prior to 9AM Mass)
at Sts. Peter & Paul
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)
NOTE: If none of Confession times listed above are feasible, call the Holy Cross Parish Office at (815) 538 - 6151 for an appointment.
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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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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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