Parish bulletin
St. Francis Parish Bulletin – August 2, 2026
In this week’s bulletin
- New daily Mass schedule begins Monday, August 3 Weekday Mass is 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. Saturday; starting Tuesday, August 4, there is no 5:30 p.m. Mass on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Wednesday keeps 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Mass with confession at 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 p.m. memorial Mass intentions move to the 7:00 a.m. Mass at QND beginning August 18.
- Farewell to Andrew Bilgri Andrew leaves this weekend for Mundelein Seminary, sponsored by the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois and the Archdiocese for the Military Services as a future military chaplain.
- Allison Holbrook Memorial Car Show, Sunday, August 16 7:30 a.m.-noon, open to parishioner vehicles at least 30 years old, with an anonymous donor matching all contributions to the St. Francis scholarship fund. Contact Deacon Dennis Holbrook, 217-257-4384, or Alan Blickhan, 217-257-1445.
- Baked goods for Birthright, Saturday, August 15 St. Francis is asked to supply the Birthright booth at the K of C BBQ, open 1-9 p.m.; drop items at the booth or call Patty at 217-577-8558 for pickup.
- League of St. Clare Formation Pillar Evening, Sunday, August 2 Cathy Weiss and Karen Weiman speak on prayer and the rules of discernment at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Contact Karen Weiman, 217-242-5513.
- St. Michael’s Lent info session, Thursday, August 6 The Exodus men’s program runs August 12-September 29; learn more at the Francis Fraternity meeting, 7-8:15 p.m. in the parish center, or at exodus90.com/st-michaels-lent.
- Holy Name meeting, Wednesday, August 12 6 p.m. in the parish center, open to all men of the parish.
- Divorce and Beyond begins Wednesday, September 9 Registration is required for the Wednesday sessions, 6:30-8 p.m. in the Parish Center through early November, with a $10 materials donation; call Russ Rohrer at 217-617-3573.
Also inside
- Father Ahanonu’s column with 25 facts about Archbishop Fulton Sheen ahead of his September 24 beatification Mass in St. Louis.
- Mass intentions and parish calendar for August 3-9, plus the liturgical minister schedule for August 8-9.
- Stewardship report with weekly and year-to-date collections and the Annual School Fund.
- Rest in peace Betty Klingele, October 10, 1919 – July 17, 2026.
- School notes summer office hours (Wednesdays 8 a.m.-noon), the 2026-27 PTO officers, teacher wish lists, and the annual non-discrimination statement.
- Around the area the DJ Memorial Golf Tournament for QND on August 8, GriefShare at St. Anthony’s starting August 13, the K of C BBQ August 14-16, the Western Catholic Union Tolton shrine raffle, and QND open enrollment.