St. Anthony’s Announcements
Sunday, October 25 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thursday, October 22 – Evangelization Committee Meeting
6:00 PM | Parish Hall
The Evangelization Committee will meet in the Parish Hall. Committee members are encouraged to attend.
Monday, October 26 – Spooktacular Community Outreach
St. Anthony’s Special Events Committee will participate in the community Spooktacular celebration by distributing treat bags to local children.
Donations of individually wrapped candy are greatly appreciated and may be placed in the collection tote at the back of the church.
Each treat bag will also include a St. Anthony’s contact card inviting families to join us for Mass.
Thank you for helping us share a little kindness with our community!
Tuesday, October 27 – St. Anthony’s Bingo Night
Doors Open: 5:00 PM | Games Begin: 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening of Bingo, food, and fellowship!
Food and homemade desserts will be available for purchase. Bring a friend and enjoy a fun evening with our parish community.
Wednesday, October 28 – Faith Formation (CCD)
5:00 PM | Parish Hall
Our next Faith Formation class will meet in the Parish Hall.
We currently have 34 young people participating in our CCD program. Thank you to our catechists and families for supporting their faith formation!
Sunday, November 1 – Donut Sunday
Following 9:00 AM Mass
Everyone is invited to enjoy delicious donuts and wonderful parish fellowship!
Saturday, November 7 – St. Anthony’s Vendor Fair
9:00 AM | St. Anthony’s
The Special Events Committee invites everyone to our annual Vendor Fair.
Browse a wonderful selection of vendors and enjoy St. Anthony’s famous tacos and nachos, available for purchase beginning at 11:00 AM.
Come support our vendors and enjoy a great day of shopping, food, and fellowship!
Sunday, November 8 – Youth Group Yard Work Fundraiser
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
St. Anthony’s Youth Group will continue its fall yard work fundraiser.
If you need help with fall cleanup, please consider supporting our youth.
For more information, contact Angela Layden at 217-799-4999.
Tuesday, November 17 – Coffee & Rosary
Join us for Coffee & Rosary, followed by light refreshments and fellowship. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday, December 13 – Annual Parish Christmas Party
11:00 AM | St. Anthony’s
Mark your calendars! The Special Events Committee has scheduled our Annual Parish Christmas Party.
We have some exciting changes planned for this year’s celebration. Watch for more details!
Additional Parish Announcements
2026 Annual Diocesan Appeal
Have you had an opportunity to make your gift to the 2026 Annual Diocesan Appeal?
Every gift, large or small, helps the Diocese proclaim the Gospel, educate young people, prepare future priests, strengthen families, and serve those most in need.
If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully consider making a one-time gift or an eight-month pledge.
Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!
Prayer Requests
Please keep Jerry Northam, Sharon Johnson, Linda Nicholls, Father Ignatius, Father Bo, Father Ted, and all parishioners suffering from illness in your prayers.
We also ask for prayers for the repose of the soul of Jose Torres and for his wife, Raquel, who was hospitalized following his death.
Weekly Collections
October 11: $1,698.00
October 18: $2,290.00
Thank you for your continued generosity and support of St. Anthony Parish!