Saint Monica Catholic Church, East Peoria, IL

06/01/2026

For any young parishioners that are looking for additional college funding for the upcoming school year. This scholarship deadline is July 1st.

05/08/2026

Join us as we journey together 🚌 to St Louis for Archbishop Sheen's Beatification! Please fill out the survey by May 29th to let us know if you plan to make it. https://bit.ly/MMGSheen (Note: If you've already responded, you don't need to respond again unless you wish to change your answers. Also, this survey is not a formal RSVP and no payments are being taken yet. Those that complete the form will be the first notified when we know more.) Thank you!

05/08/2026

We are thrilled to share some joyful and historic news! 🎉

Bishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified on September 24 in St. Louis, Missouri, an exciting step on the path to sainthood.

This moment is especially meaningful for our community as we celebrate a beloved local figure. Even more incredible, the miracle attributed to Bishop Sheen involves a family from our very own parish and school, making this truly personal for all of us!

We look forward to coming together in faith and joy to honor this remarkable occasion. 🙏

https://www.celebratesheen.com/

04/07/2026

Happy Easter Week everyone! As we approach Divine Mercy Sunday, here's a wonderful discussion on the plenary indulgence available for all of us every single year on this coming Sunday. Grab a snack and take the time to watch and learn more about God's endless Mercy.

I'm going to be honest with you—you might be a little frustrated after watching this. But only because you didn't know it sooner.There is one day every year ...

04/04/2026

We look forward to seeing all parishioners at the Easter Vigil, which is being held at St. Patrick Church at 7:30pm this evening.

There be no Mass at St. Monica Church this evening, and no 4:30pm Mass at St. Patrick Church tonight.

Saint Monica Catholic Church, East Peoria, IL St. Patrick School, Washington, IL

03/20/2026

The online auction portion of our annual fundraiser is closing tonight, March 20, at 9pm. Check out more than 100 items up for bid and pick one or more to try to win. There's truly something for everyone! 🙋‍♀️🙋 https://fireandicepotogold.maxgiving.bid/items

03/18/2026

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02/24/2026

We have wonderful news! Gary Zimak’s Lenten Retreat has been rescheduled for Monday, March 9th. Same time. Same place. Different day. Mark it on your calendar! Hope to see you there!

02/23/2026

You may be aware of the large snowy "Bomb Cyclone, Nor'easter" hitting the mid-Atlantic and northeastern US. Thousands of flights have been canceled, including the one our Lenten Mission speaker, Gary Zimak, was supposed to be on. As a result, the Lenten Mission on Wednesday, February 25th, is being postponed. We do not yet have a reschedule date but stay tuned. As soon as airlines get back on track and he's able to rearrange his plans, we'll announce the new date (hopefully early March). Please spread the word to your friends who may not see this announcement.
In the meantime, please pray for Gary and the thousands without power during this bitterly cold storm.

Thank you,
Mary, Mother of God Parish Staff

02/13/2026

It's almost Fish Fry time!