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Welcome to the Churches of St. Patrick's & St. Anne's!
Online Mass for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time - September 24, 2023
Celebrated at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Patrick's Church - Momence, IL (The Picnic Mass!!!)
Fr. Pete Jankowski has been celebrating all Masses on behalf of the parishioners of St. Patrick's Church (Momence) and St. Anne's Church (St. Anne) who are not able to church. Feel free to invite others to join our Masses if they are not able to join their own parish communities – we will never get large enough to worry about too many people that come and join us (and what a wonderful dilemma it would be if they did!).
Please continue to support our local parishes – we need your support to continue spreading God’s mercy during these difficult times.
To support the mission of St. Patrick's Church, please contact us at (815) 472-2864 or write us at 119 North Market Street - Momence, IL 60954.
To support the mission of St. Anne's Church, please contact us at (815) 427-8265 or write us at PO Box 470 - St. Anne, IL 60964.
The Masses for the
2023 St. Anne Novena
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2023 St. Anne Novena Page!!!
On this FIRST day of the 2023 Novena, today's Mass focuses on Fr. Pete Jankowski's grandmother, Maria Carmela Cosenza (1911-2010), an immigrant from Cosenza, Italy who shared her love of family and faith with a "domestic Church" that started their life anew in the New World. "Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon her..." |
Today's Mass focuses on Edwina Vincent, grandmother and secretary at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Sandwich, IL. Along with her maintenance husband Bill, Edwina has served that "peripheral community" (as Pope Francis might call it) for most of her life and the life of her family. Like other pillars like her in local parish communities, Edwina serves as the "doorway" through which parishioners encounter the first face of God at a Catholic parish. God bless Bill and Edwina and all those who dedicate their lives to their families, communities, Churches and certainly God. |
The focus of 2023 homily for the THIRD DAY of this Novena is on grandmother Ellen Fischer, who faithfully served the parishioners of St. Paul the Apostle Church while raising her children in Joliet. Ellen was such a positive influence at St. Paul's and, with staff Lillian Cepon, Ray Kaufmann and Bill Parker, served as models of compassion during the heyday of this parish's history. |
The focus of this day's homily is on grandmother Sue Cordano, who, with husband Don Cordano (1934-2015), was part of Fr. Pete's daily breakfast crowd during the first twenty years of his priesthood. Dauter Marisue Grabavoy reflects on the manner in which mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Sue took care of husband Don throughout their marriage (and end of life cancer treatments) in a type of "love letter" that she writes about the matriarch of her family. |
Today's Mass focuses on Cathy Weinberg, whose sacrifices made during her forty year marriage to husband Jim and their three daughters served as a model of faith that Fr. Pete remembers some fifteen years ago. Fr. Pete had the honor of celebrating the wedding Mass for two of her three daughters and spent many nights in the Weinberg home sharing stories of faith with Jim and Cathy. |
Today's Mass focuses on Evangelina Hernandez, who symbolized the "heart" of her family and the heart of the St. Patrick's Community in Joliet. She and her husband Rafael helped start the Hispanic Ministry at St. Patrick's Church in Joliet, building a community from its initial phases to one of the largest communities in the city based on two words that help build parish Churches - "Bienvenidos" and "Hospitalized" - "Welcome" and "Hospitality," |
The inspiration for this ten-part reflection series on grandmothers of the faith came from Facebook reflections by Tom Jagodzinski about his own mother Genevieve, who passed away in 2017. Fr. Pete reflected on Tom's memories and his own about this grandmother; Gen reminded Fr. Pete about so many other grandmothers who have modeled this life of grace, prompting these series of homilies about this under appreciated women of faith who followed the example of the grandmother NOT mentioned in the bible, Good St. Anne (the grandmother of Jesus). |
On this EIGHTH day of the Novena, Joanne Hermann represents a whole slew of wonderful mothers and grandmothers who have supported a "periphery" Church of the Joliet Diocese which might not be appreciate in the larger diocesan framework but is "home" for Joanne and generations of her family, as the Church has been for so many others. Much thanks to all those parents who, similarly to Joanne and husband John, for their dedication and love for their local parish community. |
There are many ways to sacrifice for the cause of the faith. On this NINTH and LAST Day of the Novena, we focus on St. James the first apostle who died as a martyr for Christ. There are other types of martyrs in this world. Today's homily focuses on St. Anne Parishioner Linda "Cookie" Schroeder who, after fifty plus years of marriage raising the children and grandchildren, now faces the task of caring for a husband who suffers from incurable illnesses. Cookie's example of faith and dedication to her husband serves as a model by which each of us should live our Christian life in the name of God. |
This is the homily that Fr. Pete offered at the Traditional Latin Mass on St. Anne's Feast Day inside the church building - July 26, 2021 |
This is the Homily that Fr. Pete offered at the Outdoor Novena Mass in Honor of St. Anne (in ENGLISH) on July 26, 2020. |
This is the Homily that Fr. Pete offered at the Outdoor Novena Mass in Honor of St. Anne (in SPANISH) on July 26, 2020. |
On this Feast Day of St. Anne for 2023, we focus on Nonagenarian Ruth Sparenberg, one of the brightest lights in the sea of stars. Ruth's quiet and loving demeanor serves as a model for anyone wishing to live a Christian vocation. Much thanks to all ten grandmothers who were the focus of these homilies - Fr. Pete has benefitted from their respective examples of faith and we pray that you do as well!!!
St. Patrick's Church Highlighted in The Momence Progress Reporter!!!
The Momence Progress Reporter was nice enough to publish this article on May 3, 2023 about the work in our parish to help the needy and to upgrade our property. The attached pictures were used with this article...
Sometimes help comes in a form that is not expected. St. Patrick’s Church has been working on updating/improving the gymnasium for quite a while now. The costs for all of the updates and repairs needed was pretty steep. They were given a price of $60,000 just to replace the roof.
While celebrating Latin Masses in Minooka, Father Pete Jankowski met a gentleman named Nick Skokna. Nick seems to be well connected and willing to help where help is needed. Nick made it possible to deliver over 200 cases of chips to the needy of the Kankakee County area, which is worth about $10,000 or so. None of this food is sold; all of this is distributed to the needy.
Nick was also instrumental in finding a plumber that did all the plumbing work in the gymnasium bathrooms.
Last Thursday, thanks to Mr. Skokna, 198 cases of Carl Buddig sliced salami (worth about $35,000) was distributed to local food pantries in Momence, St. Anne, Martinton and also to local schools, Good Shepherd Manor, the Camino y Esperanza retreat house on Wichert Road and other needy of our area.
This food distribution is not directly helping get the updates done, but indirectly, many who hear of the good work or who may have received some of the donated food, and have the skills to complete some of the renovations, do so for a reduced cost or for free, as thanks for the charitable work being done by the Church.
If you have not driven by St. Patrick’s Gymnasium on Hill Street, now would be a good time to see the beautiful new windows that were installed.
The gymnasium is so much more to the Momence area. It is a meeting place, community center, emergency shelter, and the list goes on. The renovations are needed and any and all help is appreciated.
Irish Mass & Appreciation Dinner
at St. Patrick's - Momence
March 11, 2023
On March 11, 2023 - the faithful at St. Patrick's in Momence gathered for the annual bagpipe Mass, followed by a Corned Beef Cabbage / Irish Stew Dinner, cooked by the Knights of Columbus. Much thanks to all who made this wonderful event possible!!! Much thanks to Brian McKee on the Bagpipes and Liz Berg & Anna Gillan (aka "The Galway Gals") for their musical talents for our event!!!
Border Town Mass & Appreciation Dinner - February 11, 2023
The St. Anne and St. Patrick Community honor those who have served our parishes at our Annual Mass & Appreciation Dinner on February 11. Food was provided for over two hundred fifty souls - pans of JR Chicken and side dishes as well as pasta, pizza and three types of Mexican dishes, rice and potatoes as well. Outside of a pan of beans... all the food was gone by the end of the night!!! Thanks to everyone who made this event such an important one for our parish communities.
2023 St. Anne NovenaFor the 143rd time in the parish's history, hundreds of faithful came to pray at St. Anne's Pavilion and Shrine to venerate a relic that has healed so many good souls in the parish's history. Click below to view all the pics!!!For Pictures of the 2023 Novena, CLICK HERE! |
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First Communion Liturgies
On May 1st, the students from both St. Patrick's and St. Anne's Churches celebrated their respective First Communion Liturgies. John Rehmer, Kim Emerson, Ashley Childress, Stacy & Sophia West as well as so many others (including the parents, the primary educators of these children!) were invested in this two-year process of formation for the sake of saving souls. Much thanks to everyone who made a difference providing the Lord's grace to this wonderful, young souls!!!
CLICK HERE to View all the Holy Week Pictures!
| On March 19, 2022 - the faithful at St. Patrick's in Momence gathered for a bagpipe Mass, followed by a Corned Beef Cabbage / Irish Stew Dinner, cooked by the Knights of Columbus. Much thanks to all who made this wonderful event possible!!! |
Previous Online Masses, Blessings and Services...
To View all Our Previous Masses
(Starting with the 3rd Sunday of Lent 2020),
PLEASE CLICK HERE!!!
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NEW! CLICK HERE to Read
the March 2023 Edition
of the St. Patrick's Alumni Newsletter
CLICK HERE to Read the March 2022
Edition of the St. Patrick's Alumni Newsletter
CLICK HERE to Read the Alumni Fall Festival Letter!
CLICK HERE to Read the September 2021
Edition of the St. Patrick's Alumni Newsletter!
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St. Anne's & Patrick'sChurch Photo DirectoriesThanks to Anne Andrade, Ruth Sparenberg & Joanne Hermann for assembling, scanning and editing the following Photo Directories from the Church History of the Bordertown Parishes! |
1973 St. Patrick's Church Photo Directory
1981 St. Patrick's Church Photo Directory
1986 St. Patrick's Church Photo Directory
1993 St. Patrick's Church Photo Directory
2004 St. Patrick's Church Photo Directory
2010 St. Patrick's Church Photo Directory
2016 St. Patrick's Church Photo Directory
2023 St. Patrick's Church Photo Directory - NEW
1960s St. Anne's Church Photo Directory
1970s St. Anne's Church Photo Directory
1989 St. Anne's Church Photo Directory
1998/2004 St. Anne's Photo Directory
2023 St. Anne's Church Photo Directory - NEW
Much thanks to an anonymous donor who, in part, chose to donate their "Trump Money" to help purchase the 70" Divine Mercy image that now adorns the St. Patrick's sanctuary.
Another group of donors wishes to help Sacred Heart Church wil their "Trump Money" in serving the poor through special projects on the property. We are most grateful for the charitable spirit of our parishioners and benefactors. Please continue to help support our local parishes - with your help... and your PRAYERS... we will be able to get through our struggles together!
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Help support our parishes buy purchasing copies of Fr. Pete's Homiletic Books! You can purchase them at the parishes or online at Amazon.com!
Cycle A Homilies
Cycle B Homilies
Cycle C Homilies
CLICK HERE to watch Fr. Pete's Videos that Walk Through the Liturgy, produced for the University of Dayton |
CLICK HERE to watch Fr. Pete's Twelve Part Series "Stories on the Journey," Broadcast on Shalom World TV! |
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Join us for a Two Minute Video Tour of both St. Patrick's Church and the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Patrick's as part of the "Heritage Days" online Tour of the City.
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Acquiring a Papal BlessingThe 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. For weddings and such, Fr. Pete offers a special blessing on the first Sunday weekend of each month and is willing to 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. |
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Join Us at Our Community Picnic on Sunday, September 24th Starting with a 10:30 Bilingual Mass!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR SEPTEMBER 24 VENDOR FAIR!!!
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50/50 St. Patrick's Progressive "Split the Pot" Raffle - $10 a ticket, 6 for $50. WINNING TICKETS WILL BE PICKED AT THE PARISH PICNIC ON SEPTEMBER 24! Contact St. Patrick's Office at (815) 472-2864 for more info!
Featured Musical Acts at the Parish Picnic
Saddle Shoe Sisters 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Fender Benders 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
2023 St. Patrick's Golf Outing - CLICK HERE FOR ALL THE PICS!
2023 Memorial Day Highlights at the Bordertown Parishes
2023 Holy Week Highlights at the Border Town Parishes
2023 Easter Vigil Homily at St. Patrick's Church, Momence
2023 Holy Thursday Homily at the Border Town Parishes
WHY DO WE COVER STATUES FOR LENT? CLICK THE VIDEO TO FIND OUT!!!
CLICK ON VIDEO TO WATCH THE UPDATE ON THE ST. PATRICK ACADEMY GYM RENOVATION PROJECT - UPDATED MARCH 16, 2023
Click Here to Watch Highlights from St. Anne's Valentine's Brunch and Bingo for Our Seniors on February 19, 2023!!!
Click Here to View the Growth of the Spanish Mass at St. Patrick's Church in Momence from 2019-2023!!!
Fr. Pete Jankowski came to realize that this form of "Virtual Evanglization" has resulted in almost 350 Videos that has been produced for the St. Anne & St. Patrick Communities, resulting in over 1050 hours of work for the sake of helping souls at the Border Town Parishes... that is almost FORTY FOUR DAYS of constant producing in helping souls reach heaven at the Border Town! Thanks to all who have contributed to this cause of evangelization for the good people of Momence and St Anne, IL!
Highlights from the Border Town Parish Picnic on August 21, 2022!!!
CLICK HERE FOR THE PICTURES OF THE EVENT!!!
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St. Anne Novena Page
In-Church Homily for Divine Mercy Sunday and the Blessing of Seeds and Fields - April 24, 2022
A Forty-Five Second Video on our Gym Renovation Project!!!
Watch St. Patrick's Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebrations from December 11-12!
Parishioner Jean Gibson invites you to experience what is called “Eucharistic Miracles of the World.” This website offers a great deal of information, with a “Virtual Tour” of various places around the globe that have encountered Christ in the most sacred of ways.To access this Website, CLICK HERE!!!
An Online Memorial Day Service at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Momence
VIDEO EASTER HIGHLIGHTS AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH IN MOMENCE - APRIL 3-4
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION AT THE NATIONAL SHRINE OF ST. ANNE
On August 15-16, students from the National Shrine received the sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation at special outdoor Masses in the St. Anne Pavillion. Congratulations to our students and their families!!!
CONFIRMATION AT ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH IN MOMENCE
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On September 6, twenty-two students from St. Patrick's Church received the sacrament of Confirmation at two special Masses with Fr. Pete Jankowski. Congratulations to our students and their families!!!
CLICK HERE to view the pictures from the 10:30 a.m. Mass
CLICK HERE to view the pictures from the 12:00 noon Mass
CLICK HERE to View Pics from Past and Present St. Anne Day Novena Mass Celebrations!
St. Patrick's Church
119 North Market Street
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-2864
Daily Mass: Wed - Fri 9:15 a.m.
Adoration Th 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Sat Confessions at 3:30 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 Fridays and the 12th of Each Month at 6:30 p.m.
Office Hours: Mon, Wed & Thu
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Support St. Patrick's Church by Giving Online!!!
Greetings from Our St. Patrick's Staff to our Parishioners...
St. Anne's Church
230 North Sixth Avenue
St. Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8265
Wednesday Mass 5:00 p.m.
First Friday 5:00 p.m.
Spanish Mass Friday 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Confessions 8:30 a.m.
Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m
The Rosary is Prayed
Prior to Every Mass
Office Hours: Monday-Tuesday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Support St. Anne's Church by Giving Online!!!
Greetings from Our St. Anne's Staff to our Parishioners...
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For only $100, you can dedicate a brick to someone special at St. Patrick's Outdoor Grotto (where the Our Lady of Lourdes Outdoor Masses are celebrated)!!! call (815) 472-2864.
For only $25, you can dedicate a Journeysongs Pew Book from either parish. Please call (815) 472-2864 (St. Patrick's) or (815) 427-8265 (St. Anne's) for more information!
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