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St. Anne's Catholic Church /
The National Shrine of St. Anne
230 North 6th Avenue
St. Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8265
Mass for the First Sunday of Lent at the Border Town Parishes February 22, 2026
Celebrated at St. Anne's Church
230 N. 6th Ave
St. Anne, IL 60964
During this year's Masses for the Season of Lent, Fr. Pete focuses on NINE individuals whose lives were/are marginalized by others in the faith, yet made significant contributions to the faith despite these struggles. Fr. Pete parallels each of these eight individuals with the eight "levels" of Holy Orders that one would approach (Prior to the Second Vatican Council) on their way to being ordained a deacon, priest and bishop:
The Minor Order of Porter (Ash Wednesday): St. André Bessette
The Minor Order of Lector (First Sunday of Lent): St. Bede the Venerable
The Minor Porter of Exorcist (Second Sunday of Lent): St. Benedict
The Minor Order of Acolyte (Third Sunday of Lent): St. Tarcisius
The Major Order of Sub-Deacon (Fourth Sunday of Lent): St. Vincent de Paul
The Major Order of Deacon (Fifth Sunday of Lent): St. Stephen
The Major Order of Priesthood (Palm Sunday): Venerable Pope Pius XII
The Major Order of Bishop (Holy Thursday): Joseph Cardinal Xen of Hong Kong
Summary of Holy Orders (Good Friday): St. Polycarp
Today's homily focuses on "The Father of English History" St. Bede the Venerable (c. 673-735 AD), a holy soul dedicated to the reading, studying and writing of scripture that his preference to stay within the monastery in which he prayed conflicted with the needs of the leaders of Church and State, preferring to exist in the world of God rather than enter the temptations of man. For this example, this patron of Catholic Schools and Scholars became an inspiration for Fr. Pete's ministry and the homily offered at this Mass.
Homily in SPANISH for the
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
at the Border Town Parishes - February 15, 2026
Celebrated at St. Patrick's Church
119 N. Market Street
Momence, IL 60954
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BORDER TOWN POLKA MASS & APPRECIATION DINNER - February 14, 2026
Celebrated at St. Patrick's Church
119 N. Market Street
Momence, IL 60954
KANKAKEE COUNTY "RED MASS" IN HONOR OF JUDGE PATRICK BURNS (1932-2026) AND ALL WHO SERVE THE LEGAL PROFESSION AT ST. ANNE'S CHURCH (ST. ANNE, IL)
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
Opening Ecumenical Service Highlights - Village of St. Anne's 175 Anniversary
(CLICK HERE TO VIEW PROGRAM BOOK)
Celebrated at St. Anne's Church
230 N. 6th Avenue
St. Anne, IL 60954
Catholic Conversations on Catholic Spirit Radio - a Podcast with Paul Garcia about the St. Anne Novena from July 17-25, 2024 and the Feast Day on July 26, 2024. First Broadcast on June 22, 2024.
Welcome to Catholic Conversations on Catholic Spirit Radio! I'm your host, Paul Garcia. Today, we're honored to have Father Pete Jankowski from St. Anne's Catholic Church in St. Anne, Illinois, and St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Momence, Illinois. Father Pete is also a theology teacher at St. Francis University in Illinois. Join us as Father Pete shares exciting updates about the upcoming 138th annual St. Anne Novena and its rich history.
The St. Anne Novena is a nine-day period of prayer leading up to the Feast of St. Anne on July 26th. This tradition, which began in the 1850s, includes venerating a relic of St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus. Father Pete recounts the history of the relic and its journey from France to St. Anne, Illinois, and shares miraculous stories of healing associated with it.
Father Pete emphasizes the significance of faith, prayer, and community in experiencing God's grace. He invites everyone to participate in the Novena Masses from July 17th to 25th and the special events on July 26th, including Masses in English, Latin, and Spanish, processions, and activities for all ages.
Tune in to hear inspiring stories and learn more about the spiritual and historical importance of the St. Anne Novena. Discover how this event brings people together in faith and devotion, offering a unique opportunity to encounter God's love and grace.
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ST. ANNE'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Masses
Wednesday Mass 5:00 p.m.
First Friday 5:00 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
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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St. Anne's Catholic Church was founded by Father Charles Chiniquy, who travelled to Illinois in 1852 and helped found the parish for which the city was named. He was accompanied by most of his French-Canadian parishioners from nearby Bourbonnais, IL. The current structure was built in 1872 to replace Father Chiniquy's original log church. The stone structure is of Gothic design and topped with a bell tower. The church survived a fire in 1893.
The church contains a national shrine to St. Anne, established in 1888 to provide parishioners with a counterpart of the shrine at Beaupré, Canada. The shrine is now known throughout the Middle West and several miraculous cures have been reported. St. Anne's Day, July 26th, brings hundreds of visitors to venerate the relic of la bonne Sainte Anne.
St. Anne's Church
Photo Directories
Thanks to Anne Andrade & Ruth Sparenberg for editing the following Photo Directories from the Church History of the Border Town Parishes!
Take a video tour of the parish by clicking onto our YouTube Video of the Church! St. Anne's Church is located at 230 North Sixth Street in St. Anne, IL.
St. Nicholas visits the
St. Anne's community in December 2023!
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Acquiring a Papal Blessing
The 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. Fr. Pete offers a special blessing for married couples on the first Sunday weekend of each month and can 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.
CELEBRATING THE SACRAMENTS AT ST. ANNE'S CHURCH!
Highlights from the First Communion at St. Anne's Church (May 4, 2025)
2024 CONFIRMATION
AT THE BORDER
TOWN PARISHES
Religious Items for Sale at St. Anne's!!!
$7 Mugs (Three For $20) - $2 Greeting Cards ($25 for Packet of Twenty) - $2 for a Bottle of Blessed Oil or Water
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