Office of Worship in Belleville, IL

Welcome to the web pages of the Office of Worship! The information at this site is offered as an extension to the services we provide to the parishes and institutions across the Diocese of Belleville. We hope that you find this information useful to your ministry and that you will return often! May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you today and always.

NEWS AND EVENTS

July 24-25, 2009:
Wading Deeper 2009 - The Power of the Rites: Bringing Us to Full Stature in Christ
Holy Family Parish - Litchfield, Illinois
Registration Deadline: July 21, 2009 at 12:00 noon
Wading Deeper Registration and Information Form

September 23-26, 2009:
The Initiation Experience: Beginnings Plus (with focus on adults & children)
Early Bird Registration Deadline: July 23rd
Registration Deadline: August 26th
Beginnings Plus Institute - Registration Brochure
Beginnings Plus Institute - Registration Flyer

2009 Marriage Preparation Schedule

2009 Liturgical Calendar

The Role of Deacon during Holy Week and Easter Triduum
As the ministry of deacons increases in our diocese, a review of the ritual books and liturgical documents is helpful from time to time. In that way, the liturgy not only will be celebrated in suitable ways but will also build up faith among all the People of God. Please click here for this helpful resource!

Quest: A Reflection Booklet for Small Christian Communities is the resource that will be offered for the Spring/Lenten season in 2009. In the document “Communities of Salt and Light,” the U.S. bishops tell us that “the church lives in the parish.” Small church communities, serving as basic units of the parish... (more . . .)

Resources for the Pauline Year
In preparation for the Year of Saint Paul beginning June 28, 2008, the Secretariat of Divine Worship has prepared a number of resources to better celebrate and honor the Apostle to the Gentiles. Available in English and Spanish on the Secretariat’s website at www.USCCB.org/liturgy, resources can be found in the following categories: . . .

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California Catholic Lobby Day

Each year California Catholics gather in Sacramento to speak with their elected officials Calif Lobby Day about issues of concern to the Church. This effort is ...

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