Welcome to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus
It is our pleasure to have you as party of our parish family. In order to accomodate our family, we have prepared this list of the General Liturgical Schedule. This schedule applies with few exceptions, which are always listed in the weekly church bulletin.

Our mission: United by Baptism, we gather together for worship and support. Empowered by the Spirit of God's love, we will preach, teach and live the Good News of Christ. -- Approved by the Parish Council in April, 1999

Daily Masses: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM, 5:00 PM (Vigil)
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM (Choir), 7:00 PM
Holy Days (Vigil): 7:00 PM
Holy Days (Proper): 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM (Grade School), 6:00 PM
Rite of Reconciliation: Saturdays, 4:00-4:45 PM or by appointment

Rectory Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Tuesday:  8:30 AM to 7:30 PM

Friday:  8:30 AM to 1:00 PM 

Saturday:  9:00 AM to Noon

Baptisms
Baptisms are held on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 12:00 PM. Baptisms must be arranged at least one month in advance. A required preparation program class for parents is held on the first Tuesday of each month. Please call the rectory to make arrangements.

New Parishioners
New Parishoners should register at the rectory as soon as possible. You will be contacted by the hospitality committee of the Christian Service Commission and welcomed officially

Marriages
You should make an appointment wiht one of the Parish Priests or deacons at least six months in advance of your wedding date. There is a required, formal Parish Preparation Program for all couples.

Ministry to the Sick
Call the rectory at any time. If there is anyone at home who cannot get to mass or the sacraments because of illness or age, please contact the rectory as well.

Youth Ministry
St. Raymond's has an active youth group engaging inmany social and religious activities. Call 815-485-1719 for details.

Young Adults Ministry
St. Raymond's has a Young Adult Group for Catholics from 19-39 years. Active social, service and spiritual. Call Natalie Bayci at 815-254-7556 for more information

School of Religion
Classes meet each Monday from 4:30-5:45 PM.

Liturgy of the Word with Children
The Liturgy of the Word with Children takes place on Sundays during the school year at the 9:00 AM Mass. Children in kindergarten and first grade are invited to leave the assembly before the readings being to participate in their own Word Service. They hear the readings, have their own homily, pray the Creed and the General Intercession in a language they can understand.