Diocesan and Other Regional Events

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Every Wednesday evening, 6:30 p.m – 8:00 p.m, Adoration is held at St. Mary Church, 126 W. 5th Street in Pecatonica. Benediction begins at 7:50 p.m. 

27th Annual Great Lakes Catholic Men’s Conference
Saturday, November 19, 2022
8:50 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holmes Student Center, Northern Illinois University
Early bird tickets are $45; $25 for students.

Conference speakers: 
Author, speaker, tv host, Chris Stefanick Author of the popular consecration to St. Joseph, Fr. Donald Calloway
Former sports broadcaster and current Relevant Radio Host, John Morales 
The event will be emceed by The Cubs’ National Anthem Singer Wayne Messmer

Members of our parish will meet at the conference or carpool from St. Mary’s in Durand leaving the Church at 6:45 a.m. and stop at the Winnebago McDonald’s for breakfast. To join the group, for more information about anything concerning the conference, call Scott Moore from our parish.

To register online or for more info go to www.thetalk.org or call 888-849-2282.

Advent Scripture Series
Plan to attend the popular Advent scripture series with John McGrath. The theme of this year’s presentation is “The Gospel of Matthew: Wisdom for the Church in Uncertain Times.”

All sessions are held on the first three Sundays of Advent: November 27, December 4 & 11. All sessions run from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are held in Fellowship Hall at St. Peter’s Cathedral, 1243 N. Church Street, Rockford. The cost is $10 for all three sessions or $5 for one session. For more information, please call Deacon Bob Mitchison at 815/633-0213.

Durand American Legion Hospital Equipment Loan Program
The Durand American Legion has available may types of hospital equipment for public use. You do not have to be a Legion member or a veteran to use the equipment. It is free for anyone in need. Electric wheelchairs, walkers (wheeled and nonwheeled), toileting and shower chairs, canes and crutches are some of the types of equipment available. If you, a family member, or friend is in need of this equipment, please call Arlene Steward at 815-248-2243 or George Letcher at 815-248-2407. This is a free service. Keep the equipment as long as you need it. Return it when finished.

Website of the Rockford Diocese:  www.rockforddiocese.org