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Job Opening at Springfield Catholic Charities: Community Services Supervisor - Springfield Catholic Charities has a full-time opening for Community Services Supervisor. Visit oldsite.dio.org/jobs to view more information about the position, including qualifications and how to apply.
Parish Confession times needed – Catholic Times plans to run a special edition about Confession this summer. Please fill out this form with your Confession times so Catholic Times can include that in the special edition: https://ct.dio.org/confessionschedule. Please submit it by June 18.
Dive Deep – Big Foot & the Holy Spirit. The story of Fathers Marty Smith & Wayne Stock: Fathers Marty Smith and Wayne Stock of our diocese have interesting vocations stories. In fact, they involve Big Foot. Oh, and you’ll want to listen to the end to hear a story from Fr. Marty that will bring a tear to your eye – a story that convinced him to become a priest. Go to dio.org/podcast to listen and subscribe.
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We want to share your great photos! – Got a great photo? Whether it’s of school life, parish life, or home life, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is wanting to promote Catholic life in action. Through Catholic Times, social media, videos, or marketing materials, the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois wants to share your great photo to spread the joy diocesan-wide. Submit your photo or photos by going to oldsite.dio.org/submitphoto.
Confirmations/First Holy Communions at Cathedral – Confirmations and First Holy Communions for third-graders will take place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield starting after July 1. They will be scheduled on Tuesday evenings for parishes within 50 miles of Springfield and on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month for parishes more than 50 miles from Springfield. Go to dio.org/confirmation for answers to frequently asked questions and to learn why Bishop Paprocki is making this change.
Minimum Wage Increases in your Budgets! - Don't forget to account for the next minimum wage increase in your FY 2021-2022 budgets! The minimum wage will increase from $11 to $12 on January 1, 2022.
Job Opening at the Catholic Pastoral Center: Parish Finance Administrator - The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic individual to take on the role of Parish Finance Administrator. This role assists the Finance Officer in organizational management by interpreting and utilizing parish managerial accounting and financial information. This position oversees support of parishes through supervising parish audits, developing finance policies, establishing internal controls for parishes, and executing an accounting review program. More information including requirements and how to apply can be found at dio.org/jobs.
Catholic Home Missions Appeal - The Catholic Home Missions Appeal collection was the weekend of April 24-25. Please send donations to the Office for the Missions as soon as possible. These donations help fund mission work and mission dioceses within the United States. Diocese such as the Diocese of Belleville, IL and the Diocese of Lexington, KY.
REMINDER: Rice Bowl Donations - Please send Rice Bowl donations to the Office for the Missions by the end of the fiscal year. The allocation committee will be meeting in July and we need to know how much money is available to grant to organizations.
Biking for Babies - Cyclists from Biking for Babies will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Friday, July 16th. While cycling across America these pro-life enthusiasts spread awareness of and collect donations for pregnancy resource centers. All are invited to attend 5:15 pm Mass, enjoy dinner with the cyclists, and hear their testimonies. To RSVP contact Vicki Compton at: 217/522-3342 or email . Biking for Babies is partnering with three pregnancy help centers within our diocese: First Step Women's Center (Springfield), Choices Pregnancy & Health (Charleston), ThriVe Metro East (Godfrey). Donations can be made at: www.bikingforbabies.com/give.
Pre-Cana in Spanish - The Diocese of Belleville is having a Pre-Cana session in Spanish. The next Pre-Cana class for Hispanic couples is being offered October 16, 2021. If you know of any Hispanic couple that is interested in attending have them contact Carlos and Efrend Garcia at: 618-632-1755, cell phone: 618-520-3404, or .
Short Tidbit from Project Rachel: The Diocese: Project Rachel and Related Programs: – How to Begin (or Strengthen) a Project Rachel Ministry in Your Diocese – Keeping the List of Priests Confidential: Other reasons why the list of priests and other clergy involved in Project Rachel ministry must remain confidential are:
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat - There will be a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for people affected by abortion August 13-15, at the Villa Maria Retreat Center. Please let others know about this healing opportunity. Scholarships are available for those not able to pay the full registration fee. A flyer is available at the following link: oldsite.dio.org/plasm/projectrachel.