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!
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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.
Coming soon to a town in Illinois...
The Holiday Market 21 at Blessed Sacrament Parish will be held from 9 'til 2 on Saturday, November 6th.
An Engineering Triumph
The hand of God can be seen as construction continues on the auditorium.
New quilts are being donated
New quilts are being donated regularly, so even if you've recently viewed our online quilt catalog, you'll want to come back to it again and often.
Enjoy Golf?
Register for the golf outting at Quail Meadows by September 4th!
Go to Bat for Fr. Julius!
Join Fr. Julius and friends at the ballgame on Saturday, August 28th! Tickets bought in advance will benefit BHIK-U!
Guess Who!!
As long as Covid doesn't ruin his travel plans, Fr. Julius plans to arrive in the U.S. on August 6th!!
Hot Fun in the Summertime...
Drive on over to the 2nd BHIK-U Benefit Sale of the summer!
June Benefit Sale
The 1st BHIK-U Benefit Sale of 2021 is Saturday, June 12.
Chapel-To-Auditorium ... Moving Forward
Our Phase 4 construction plan included a chapel for the purpose of holding Masses, graduations and other large school events.