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Border Town Parishes

St. Patrick's Church

119 North Market Street

Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-2864



St. Anne's Church

230 N 6th Avenue

St. Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8265




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Online Mass for

the Second Sunday of Easter

at the Border Town Parishes April 27, 2025

Celebrated at St. Anne's Church

230 N. 6th Avenue

St. Anne, IL  60964

Sometimes in life, people might think that their contributions may not make a difference. Referencing just one example from so many others, Fr. Pete's homily this weekend focuses on the Shainauskas Family whom he met in 1988 and their example of faith and love that has inspired Fr. Pete in all the successive ministries he has offered in the diocese and throughout the world. "Jesus, I put my trust in thee," as Fr. Pete has done with those good souls like Pat, Frank, Louise and Lynda Shainauskas through whom the Spirit works for the salvation of souls.

In-Church Homily in SPANISH for Easter Sunday at the

Border Town Parishes

April 27, 2025


Celebrated at St. Patrick's Church

119 N. Market Street

Momence, IL  60954


In 2008, (Arch)Bishop J. Peter Sartain asked Fr. Pete to Lead a "Day of Reflection" for the Bishop's Office in the Diocese of Joliet. Utilizing three accessible images that could be grasped by all personnel working in the diocese, Fr. Pete presented a series of three talks, accompanied by small group sharing sessions, that focused on the themes of "Sacrifice, Suffering and Mercy." For the benefit of the Border Town Communities, Fr. Pete recorded (and updated) these three talks for the benefit of the communities he serves.

The First for Fr. Pete's Three Lenten Talks utilizes St. Bonaventure's image of "Fountain Fullness" to explain the importance of overflowing love that must accompany the people of faith. The images offered in this reflection to illustrate this theme are those of a donut shop, salt and water and the blessings of the Lord's Grace that are found in these simple themes of life. The basis for this talk comes from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah 25: 6-10a.

Our SECOND reflection is based on a folklore story which tells of the sacrifice that one artist made for the sake of the other, and the sketch rendering of that sacrifice the adorns the walls of museums and homes alike, reflects a type of "invisible fingerprint" that exists throughout the world from those who make these sacrifices so that the other can persevere. In the world of Christian faith, the sacrifice of our Lord's hands on the cross is the type of sacrifice that gave all of humanity a chance for salvation.

The LAST of Fr. Pete's Three Lenten Talks focuses on our Lord's suffering infinitely more painful than anything we could ever endure and how God is in solidarity with us through that suffering. In this talk, Fr. Pete references the lives of martyrs such as Ss. Irenaeus and Polycarp and holy saints that suffered greatly such as St. Bernadette of Lourdes, St. Pope Pius V and St. Pio of Pietrelcina. Today's reading is taken from the Gospel of Matthew 11: 25-30.

2025 Holy Week Services

The Passion of the Lord

Chanted by Fr. Peter Jankowski

Thomas Reusz & Julian Jankowski

Lent & Easter at the Border Town Parishes

Please continue to support our local parishes –

we need your support to continue our mission!

To support St. Patrick's Church,

please contact us at (815) 472-2864

or write us at 119 North Market Street - Momence, IL 60954.

To support St. Anne's Church,

please contact us at (815) 427-8265

or write us at 230 N. 6th Ave. - St. Anne, IL 60964.

Christendom College

Spring Break Mission Trip 2025


For the second time in two years, Tim Cook (Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students) sent a group of students and staff to the Eastern Kankakee area for a week of service, prayer and fellowship. Led by CC Staff Pam Plasberg and Jessica McClelland, the students were able to celebrate Masses at St. Patrick's Church & Good Shepherd Manor (Momence, IL), St. Anne's Church (St. Anne, IL), Maternity BVM Church (Bourbonnais, IL), St. George Church (Bourbonnais, IL), the Annunciation Monastery in Minooka, IL and the Cerrito de Camino y Esperanza Retreat House in St. Anne, IL.


While on Spring Break Mission, the students were able to work on the following projects...


  • Removing, "planing" and re-installing wooden planks on the picnic tables at Good Shepherd Manor (Momence, IL)
  • Painting the Parish Basement Hall at St. Patrick's Church (Momence, IL)
  • Finishing a Gymnasium Renovation Project at St. Patrick's Academy & Community Center Gymnasium (Momence, IL)
  • Painting Rooms at Bishop McNamara High School (Kankakee, IL)
  • Renovating a Child Care Center into a Community Center (Pembroke Township)


Much thanks to Kristen Stockle and the good souls at Good Shepherd Manor for housing the students during the week. Much thanks to everyone who made this wonderful Spring Break Mission possible!!!


CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE PICTURES FROM THE MISSION!!!

Irish Mass & Dinner Highlights

at St. Patrick's Church - Momence


Please continue to support our local parishes –

we need your support to continue our mission!

To support St. Patrick's Church, please contact us at (815) 472-2864

or write us at 119 North Market Street - Momence, IL 60954.

To support St. Anne's Church, please contact us at (815) 427-8265

or write us at 230 N. 6th Ave. - St. Anne, IL 60964.

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We have reduced St. Patrick's Debt by almost $300,000 in the Last Three Years!!!

The Parishes of the Border Town!

St. Patrick's Church

Momence, IL

St. Patrick's Church

Daily Mass: Wed-Fri 9:15 a.m.

Adoration: Th 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Spanish Mass Friday 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Mass: 4:00 p.m.

Sun Mass in English: 10:30 a.m.

Sun Mass in Spanish: 12:00 p.m.

The Rosary is Prayed

Prior to Every Mass


Spanish Rosary and Catechesis on Wednesdays and the 12th of Each Month at 6:30 p.m.


Office Hours: Mon, Wed & Thu 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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St. Anne's Church

St. Anne, IL


St. Anne's Church

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Wednesday Mass 5:00 p.m.

First Friday 5:00 p.m

Sunday Confessions 8:30 a.m.

Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m.

The Rosary is Prayed

Prior to Every Mass

 

Office Hours: Mon-Tue

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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St. Anne's & St. Patrick's

Church Photo Directories

Thanks to Anne Andrade, Ruth Sparenberg & Joanne Hermann for editing the following Photo Directories from the Church History of the Border Town Parishes!

Help support our parishes buy purchasing copies of Fr. Pete's Homiletic Books! You can purchase them online at Amazon.com

Acquiring a Papal Blessing

The Vatican provides a wonderful opportunity to receive an Apostolic Blessing for Birthdays, Baptisms, First Communions, Confirmations, Weddings, Religious Professions, Ordinations and Anniversaries of these sacraments. Fr. Pete offers a special blessing for married couples on the first Sunday weekend of each month and can purchase an Apostolic Blessing for anyone who asks (and if he can afford it... since he pays out of pocket!!!


If you are interested in receiving an Apostolic Blessing, you can do so by clicking the link to the left or by calling the parish offices.

CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS AT THE BORDER TOWN PARISHES

2025 CONFIRMATION

RETREAT PICS

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PICS!!!

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