The Boxes of Joy Distribution has started. Catholics united through the Box of Joy ministry send Christmas gifts to children in developing countries. For many poor children, a Box of Joy – filled with toys, clothing, school supplies, a rosary and the Story of Jesus – was the first Christmas gift they ever received. When […]
One-day trip to National Shrine of our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Perryville MO: Join us for a trip to the Shrine on Sep 13th to pray with people coming from all over the country. The Blessed Mother is said to have appeared before a farmer in Perryville back in 2003. Since then on the […]
Many thanks to all the parishioners of St Anthony’s and St Augustine’s who have supported me these past five years on my diaconate journey. I could not have done this without your help. Whether you came to the ordination, the reception, sent cards, text messages or prayers; your outpouring generosity and thoughtfulness will always be […]
Click on link below to read Bishop McGovern’s response to issuance of the Illinois Attorney General’s Final “Report on Catholic Clergy Sex Abuse in Illinois” https://www.diobelle.org/main-rotator/2103 Click on the link below for Bishop McGovern’s video message regarding the Illinois Attorney General Report. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2atQ9nPBq0
Big thank you to Janette, Florence, Gerri, Betsy, Janette and all the volunteers who helped make the Rummage Sale a great success!
Sunday, 29 January St. Anthony students that attend All Saints Academy and Mater Dei High School kicked off Catholic Schools Week during mass. National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States to promote the exceptional education that comes with functioning as a Catholic school. Education has always been a […]
Our Family of Parishes Mass Schedule Reminder Changes are coming quickly for our Family of Parishes. Starting the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 26th and 27th we as a Family of Parishes will implement the new mass schedule. The new schedule will remain in place as long as we have two Priests available. While change is typically […]
Click on the link below for information on the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program. This program was designed for you to support Catholic education and to reduce your Illinois tax liability at the same time. http://stanthonybeckemeyer.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Illinois-Tax-Credit-Scholarship-through-Empower-Illinois-Letter-2022-ASA-MD.pdf
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! The Quilt Bingo, Big Raffle, and Basket Stand this Sunday was a huge success! We had 260 people attend. A big shout out goes to everyone who helped out in anyway for this event. We will see everyone in a few months to prepare for our next Quilt Bingo in May […]
From the Office of Worship and Director Fr. Godfrey Mullins, OSB: After consultation with Bishop McGovern, I am happy to announce that effective October 1, 2022, diocesan liturgical protocols for Covid-19 will be modified. Wearing masks will become optional for ordinary and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. Hand sanitizing for these ministers before and after […]
