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APPLE RIVER 

�–� St. Joseph -- 105 W. Webster St.     

Soup and Stations of the Cross: March 17, 6:30 p.m., followed by a soup dinner in the parish hall. 

 

AURORA

�–� St. Peter -- 915 Sard Ave.

Soup and Stations of the Cross: Fridays, March 10-31, 5:30 p.m. (English); 7 p.m. (Spanish). Soup dinner at 6:15 p.m. in the parish center gym. 

 

BATAVIA 

�–� Servants of the Holy Heart of Mary -- 717 N. Batavia Ave (Nazareth Spirituality Center)

Morning of reflection: March 15, 9-11 a.m., in-person. Studies the Lenten devotion of the Stations of the Cross. Cost: $15. Register at https://tinyurl.com/2xzprsk9

 

BELVIDERE 

�–� St. James -- 402 Church St.  

Fish fry: March 10 and 24, 4-7 p.m. Call 815-544-6311 after 3 p.m. on Fridays to place orders. Free will donation. 

 

GENEVA 

�–� St. Peter -- 1891 Kaneville Rd.  

Stations of the Cross: Fridays, March 10-31, 5:30 p.m.

 

JOHNSBURG 

�–� St. John the Baptist -- 2302 W. Church St.     

Soup and Stations of the Cross: Fridays, March 10-24, 6 p.m. in the parish hall. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council #9167. Followed by Stations in the church at 7 p.m., with confessions.  

 

PECATONICA 

�–� St. Mary -- 126 W. 5th St. 

Lenten inspiration: March 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m., led by Father Dennis Morrissy and Father Timothy Barr.

Soup and Stations of the Cross: March 19. Stations begin at 5 p.m. Soup supper follows at 5:30 p.m. in Hayes Hall. Live auction begins at 6:15 p.m. with auctioneer Jim Sacia. Open to the public; free will offering. 

 

ROCKFORD

�–� Holy Family -- 4401 Highcrest Rd. 

One-day pilgrimage: March 30. Father Phillip Kaim will lead a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Christ's Passion in St. John, Ind. The day will include Mass, Stations of the Cross, and a gift shop visit. Lunch at Byway Brewing Company in Munster with brewery tour. Cost: $135/person; covers transportation, tours, tips and lunch. Register at www.stellamaristours.us

�–� St. Patrick -- 2502 School St. 

Corned beef and cabbage dinner: March 12, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Irish dinner of corned beef/ham, potatoes, pickled beets, cabbage, cottage cheese and more. $12/adult, $11/senior citizen, $10/child (under 10 years old). 

�–� St. Stanislaus Kostka -- 201 Buckbee St. 

Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m., followed by Mass.

 

STERLING 

�–� Sacred Heart -- 2224 Ave. J  

Soup and Stations of the Cross: Wednesdays, March 15-March 29, 6 p.m., followed by Stations at 6:30 p.m. Confessions also open after 6 p.m.

Confession: Saturdays, 9 a.m. and 4:30-5:15 p.m.; Mondays and Tuesdays after 7 a.m. Mass; April 3, 6-7 p.m.; April 4, 5-6 p.m.

 

VIRGIL 

�–� SS. Peter and Paul -- 5N939 Meredith Rd.    

Fish fry: March 10-31, 5-7:30 p.m. Carry-out available. $15-19/adult; $4-7/child (five to 10 years old); children under five are free.  

Info: 630-365-6618

 

WOODSTOCK 

�–� Resurrection -- 2918 S. Country Club Rd.    

Anointing of the Sick: March 18-19 after 5 p.m., 8 and 10:30 a.m. Masses

�–� St. Mary -- 312 Lincoln Ave.    

Stations of the Cross: Fridays, March 3-31, 5:30 p.m. (English); 7 p.m. (Spanish)

Lenten supper: Fridays, March 10-31, at 6 p.m. in the basement cafeteria. Donations welcome.