Welcome to the Churches of St. Patrick's & St. Anne's!
Online Liturgy for the Fourth
Sunday of Lent - March 19, 2023
Celebrated at St. Anne's Chapel - St. Anne, IL
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.
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Click Here to view all things Lent at the Bordertown Parishes, Including Lenten Reflections, Stations of the Cross, the Passion Narrative Chant from all four Gospels and much more!!! |
THE 2023 VERSION OF "WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO GIVE UP FOR LENT" AT THE BORDER TOWN PARISHES
For the benefit of our Online Faithful, members of the communities that Fr. Pete Jankowski serves deliberately violate the 6th Chapter of Matthew's Gospel to share what sacrifices they are making this Lenten Season. Thanks to our friends from St. Patrick's Church (Momence), St. Anne's Church (St. Anne, IL), St. Joseph's Church (Joliet), the University of St. Francis and the Annunciation Monastery in Minooka for participating in this video project!!!
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.
2022 St. Anne NovenaFor the 142nd 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 2022 Novena, CLICK HERE! |
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On June 4th (with special permission), students from St. Patrick's Church in Momence celebrated their confirmation liturgy after a two year process. Especially during this trying times of COVID, we thank John Rehmer, Ashley Luft and all those who were involved in the formation of these young adults. |
Confirmation LiturgySt. Patrick's ChurchJune 4, 2022CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PICS! |
Confirmation LiturgySt. Anne's ChurchApril 30, 2022CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PICS! |
On April 30th (with special permission), students from St. Anne's Church celebrated their confirmation liturgy after a two year process. Especially during this trying times of COVID, we thank Kim Emerson, Dana Miramontes and all those who were involved in the formation of these young adults. |
A Three Minute Video on Confirmation &
First Communion Weekend at the Border Town Parishes on April 30 - May 1, 2022
CLICK HERE FOR ST. ANNE'S1ST COMMUNION PICS! |
CLICK HERE FOR ST. PATRICK'S1ST COMMUNION PICS (10:30 am)1ST COMMUNION PICS (12:00 noon) |
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!!! |
CLICK HERE to enter the St. Anne Novena Page
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CONGRATULATIONS to our students receiving First Communion at St. Patrick's Church (May 2, 2021) and St. Anne's Church (May 9, 2021). Thanks to John Rehmer and Kim Emerson, as well as the catechists, for their really holy work during some very trying times!!! |
For First Communion Pictures at St. Patrick's, CLICK HERE!
For First Communion Pictures at St. Anne's, CLICK HERE!
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
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
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!
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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Support St. Patrick's Church by Giving Online!
Support St. Anne's Church by Giving Online!!!
50/50 St. Patrick's Progressive "Split the Pot" Raffle - $10 a ticket, 6 for $50. Contact St. Patrick's Office at (815) 472-2864 for more info!
CLICK HERE to
View the Triduum Schedule at
St. Patrick's
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View the Triduum Schedule at
St. Anne's
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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to enter the
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
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: Mon - Fri 9:15 a.m.
Adoration Th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Sat Confessions at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday Mass: 5:30 p.m.
Sun Mass in English: 10:30 a.m.
Sun Mass in Spanish: 12:00 p.m.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Fridays in English at 4:00 p.m.
Fridays in Spanish at 6:00 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.
Sunday Confessions 8:30 a.m.
Sunday Mass: 9:00 a.m.
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...
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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