Exciting Beginnings
February 5th was the official start of the 2024 school year. Over 850 students are now on campus!
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Are you working on Christmas gift lists?
Father hopes to present all sponsored children a monetary gift of $25 (in Uganda schillings) before they leave school November 29th.
Ahhh… the smell of freshly cut grass
They're yours to enjoy at Quail Meadows Golf Course in East Peoria on Sunday, Sept. 24th.
What's red and white and a mystery to this writer?
A Garage Sale where all proceeds go to BHIK-U for St. Patrick Boarding School in Uganda is coming up in June! Sale info: Thursday, June 8 th (4-6pm), Friday, June 9 th (8-4), and Saturday, June 10 th (8-1) at 107 N. Elm Street in Washington, Illinois.
What do you think of when you hear "Summer Fun"?
Warm, sunny days... spending outdoors time with friends... sports... For BHIK-U, it's also the "high season" for fundraisers. We have three events just "around the corner"
The progress on Fr. Julius Library is amazing!
Workers have been hustling to get the roof on the Library before the Spring rains come.
2023 School Year Calendar
School's back to normal... at least the 2023 Uganda school year is back to its pre-Covid calendar.
Ho, ho, how about getting cozy for Christmas?
We've added more quilts and table runners to our ongoing Quilt Sale - - including some DARLING kids' quilts that will help them dream of adventures.
Father Julius Library
Progress on Father Julius Library is being made at incredible speed! (The photo above is an architect's rendering of a similar library building.)
Is it that time already?
Nov.19-20 &/or Dec. 17-18, stop down at the Festival Building, 2200 E. Washington, to visit the Craft & Vendor Event in East Peoria!
Do You Like Birds?
I'm talking about the Redbirds... from St. Louis. We have a great idea for a Christmas gift for the St. Louis Cardinals fan!
We'll keep a light on...
When Hurricane Ian hit the Southeast... we simply can't function here for an extended time without electricity.
The 4th Annual Golf Outing was a blast...
The 5th Annual Golf Outing is set for Saturday Sept. 17, 2022 at Quail Meadows Golf Course. Price is $90 per player find out more information in the flyer.
A Whole Lot of Quilts - - and FUN!
If you're in Central Illinois Aug. 20-21, be sure to check out the Washington Fine Arts Festival!
Peoria Chiefs FUNdraiser
The Peoria Chiefs host the South Bend Cubs on Wednesday, July 13th at 6:35 pm for "Faith and Family Night" at Dozer Field.
How About a Treasure Hunt?
You're sure to find some treasures at the BHIK-U Benefit Sale! It's one weekend this year: June 2 – 4.
They're New! They're Lovely!
New quilts donated to BHIK-U to support the students and the school in Uganda!
More "Firsts" at St. Patrick's in Uganda
On March 17th, the first event held in the newly-constructed St. Francis of Assisi Auditorium was a Mass, followed by a 2-hour (!) assembly.
The St. Patrick-St. Francis Connection
The St. Patrick Primary School community in Uganda celebrated the very first Mass in their brand new St. Francis of Assisi Auditorium.
Newsletter News
Our goal in publishing bi-monthly newsletters has always been to share information with our supporters. We have been alternating between printed & mailed newsletters, and emails with links to digital newsletters.
Honoring Our Lady of Kibeho
St. Francis of Assisi Auditorium will feature stained glass windows of 20 saints, some familiar to us and some special to the people of Africa. Our Lady of Kibeho is one.
Do you like runners?
What about runners that stay in one spot... and sport lots of colors... or even flowers?
Who's Ready for Some Action?
Are you a fan of winter sports? How about slapshots, penalty boxes, and ice? BHIK-U is selling advance tickets to the Jan. 21st Peoria Rivermen game.
A Time for Thanks
At this time of the year many families gather to share a meal (or maybe a feast) and give thanks for our Faith, our country, our many blessings.