In part, Mark 8:25 reads, “Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.” This neatly sums up for what the Knights of Columbus are striving in the 2020 St. Irene Eyeglass and DME Drive. Please bring and donate your old or unwanted eyeglasses and drop them off … [Read more…]
Jesus challenged believers to perform works of charity. One of those acts is to feed the poor. Come join Brother Knights at the Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) facility at 555 Exchange Ct. in Aurora on Saturday, February 9 from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. We will be packing food for needy children overseas. No … [Read more…]
All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the 2020 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest to be held at St. Irene’s Activity Center Gym on Saturday Jan. 18 at 2:00 PM. Winners will progress through district and state competitions. The regional competition will take place in March at Benedictine University, … [Read more…]
Our Council has been working with the St. Irene Rosary Group to purchase a $325 Rosary Tree for our parish to honor Mary, Our Blessed Mother. The tree holds approximately 50 Rosaries that have been collected by our faith community for use at adoration, funeral services, or personal worship. The Rosaries may be used … [Read more…]
The annual event, 42nd, will be held at St. John the Baptist Church, Winfield and runs from 12:30—3:00 PM. Teen and adult volunteers are needed. We will have 130 special guests with intellectual disabilities attending. Each guest will need a volunteer to assist them to their activities and show them a good time. … [Read more…]