Saint John Paul II Parish - Kewanee, IL

08/21/2026

Religious Education

CCD classes begin on Sunday, September 13th, at 9:30 a.m., in the Parish Center basement. Your children are expected to attend classes each year, not only for Sacramental years.

Educación Religiosa

Las clases de CCD comienzan el Domingo 13 de Septiembre a las 9:30 a.m., en el sótano del Centro Parroquial. Se espera que sus hijos asistan a clases todos los años, no solo durante los años de preparación para los Sacramentos.

08/18/2026

Pancakes, Fellowship, and JUDY!
You won't want to miss this fundraiser!

08/13/2026

A notice about the Feast of the Assumption this year! 🙏💙

08/10/2026

The Catholic Charities Van will be here tomorrow at 10:30 am to help anyone who needs household or personal care items (depending on what they are giving tomorrow.) They will be in the church parking lot for 1/2 hour, help is given on a first come-first serve basis.

La camioneta de Catholic Charities estará aquí mañana a las 10:30 a. m. para ayudar a quienes necesiten artículos para el hogar o de aseo personal (dependiendo de lo que repartan mañana). Estarán en el estacionamiento de la iglesia durante media hora y la ayuda se ofrecerá por orden de llegada.

08/05/2026

Just a reminder that this Friday, August 7th, at 5:30 pm we will have our Regional Mass to celebrate the Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There is no 8:30 am Mass this Friday.
The next regional Masses will be at 5:30 pm on Sept. 4 at St. Patrick's in Sheffield; and Oct. 2 at St. Malachy's in Geneseo.
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Les recordamos que este viernes, 7 de Agosto, a las 5:30 p. m., celebraremos nuestra Misa regional para conmemorar la Consagración al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús. Este viernes no habrá Misa a las 8:30 a. m.
Las próximas Misas regionales serán a las 5:30 p. m. el 4 de Septiembre en St. Patrick's (Sheffield) y el 2 de Octubre en St. Malachy's (Geneseo).

07/30/2026

07/24/2026

Free backpack Distribution for our parishioners

This is a late notice, but we hope you can join us!

Catholic Charities is expected to arrive at 12:00 p.m. and will be distributing free backpacks in the Visitation parking lot.

All parishioners who would like a backpack are welcome to stop by. backpacks will be available while supplies last.


Distribución gratuita de mochilas para nuestro feligreses

Este es un aviso de ultimo memento, pero esperemos que puedan acompañanos!

Catholic Charities llegara hoy a nuestra parroquia entre las 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. para distribuir mochilas en el estacionamiento de la Escuela Visitación.

Todos nuestros Feligreses que desean recibir una mochila son bienvenidos. Las mochilas se entregaran hasta agotas existencias.

07/23/2026

A statement from Bishop Louis Tylka, Bishop of Peoria, about the additional tickets available for the Mass of Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Please feel free to share it through your parish communication channels, including bulletins, Flock Notes, social media, etc. We have already communicated with priests and deacons.

https://tinyurl.com/Fulton-Sheen

Thank you for your interest in this important announcement, and please join us in prayer celebrating this wonderful opportunity to bring people closer to Christ!

Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen, pray for us!

07/17/2026

OCIA

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming Catholic and receiving the Sacraments, please call the Parish Office to register at 309-852-4549

or email: [email protected]

We will begin on Sunday, August 16th, at 9:30 am in the Parish Center. At this first, Introductory Class you will learn about the program requirements, what to expect when you attend weekly Mass and answer any questions about OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation for Adults.

We look forward to hearing from you!

07/09/2026

Maria Torres will be in the Visitation gym this Saturday, July 11, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. for CCD registration.

Maria Torres estará en el gimnasio de Visitation este sábado, 11 de julio, de 5:30 a 6:30 p. m. para las inscripciones de CCD.