Religious Education Program 2025-2026

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 Religious Education Program! We have a NEW day and time: Sundays from 9:00 - 10:15 am! AND we’re also thrilled to welcome back the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for our little ones aged 4 and 5.  Early registration helps us with planning, so sign up today!

Seniors Luncheon ~ Thursday, February 20 @ 12:00pm

Welcome back! Join us Thursday, February 20 @ 12:00 NOON in the Parish Commons for fun and fellowship! CATERING by: Bella Cucina ~  MENU :  Bread & Butter, Bella Signature Salad, Monterey Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Almandine, Dessert & Bottled Water. $18.00 per person. Reservation due by Sunday, February 16. ENTERTAINMENT by: Stacy Sienko and the Cathedral Youth Choir. Please place reservation in Sunday collection basket, drop it off at the Parish Office or mail it to the Parish Office by Sunday, February 16. Split the Pot and Door Prizes.  Questions please call or email. Laura Orr @ 815-722-6754.

Youth Ministry ~ March 2

Join us on Sunday, March 2, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Bell Tower for an exciting time designed for 7th to 12th graders. This is a wonderful opportunity to encounter God, connect with new friends, and enjoy a fun-filled time together! Don't miss out!

Spaghetti Dinner Mangia! Mangia! Friday, February 21 from 11 AM - 7 PM

Enjoy a delicious meal that includes spaghetti with homemade meat sauce, bread, and a dinner salad. Here are the details: **Eat In: The dining room will be open from 11 AM to 7 PM.  **Carry Out:** Available all day.  **Pre-Orders:** If you're ordering 10 or more meals, please call 815-722-6626 on the day of the event **Drive Up:** From 4 PM to 6 PM, just pull up to the designated area, and we will bring your order to your car – no need to get out! Tickets are only $12.00 (cash only), and kids 3 and under eat for free. We will also have a cash bar serving soda, water, beer, and wine, along with a bake sale featuring homemade sweets and treats. Be sure to check out our awesome raffle baskets as well! All proceeds will benefit our school, so come hungry and ready to support a great cause! We can’t wait to see you there!

Vacation Bible School Scheduled for June 24 - 27

We are so excited to announce the return of Vacation Bible School on June 23-27! Come To The Table and be a part of this amazing event.  We are in need of volunteers and donations to make this a wonderful experience for all the kids. Whether you can donate snacks , art supplies , or your time as a small group leader or game leader, we would greatly appreciate it! Sign up today using the link below or email Katie Choudhary at re@straymond.net to get involved. Stay tuned for more details on location, times, and registration this spring.

Ladies Trivia Night ~ Friday, February 28 from 6:00 - 9:00pm in the Commons

We are excited to announce a Ladies Trivia Night coming Saturday, February 28 in the Commons! Join us for an evening filled with fun, games, prizes, and delicious food.  $10 per person. Gather your friends, form a team, and put your trivia knowledge to the test! There will be plenty of opportunities to win prizes and enjoy some great food. Please RSVP to ensure we have enough space and snacks for everyone using the link below.

The 2025 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal has begun!

As the Diocese of Joliet launches the 2025 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal (CMAA), we are humbly asking all parishioners to pledge their support for this important effort, as together we can make a profound difference.  This year’s CMAA theme is Open your heart to God’s goodness. Through our support, we ensure that the mission and ministries of Christ’s Church are available to everyone. Together, we can help provide safe shelter for the homeless, feed the physical and social needs of those who are hungry, inspire those discerning a life of vocation, and aid in the education of our next generation of Catholics. Our parish could not accomplish all of this on its own.  As a diocese working together, we can do so much more. Our parish goal for the 2025 CMAA is $73,500, and 70% of any amount we raise over our goal will be returned to us and used fruitfully within our own parish. Please review the materials you receive in the mail from the Diocese of Joliet this month and prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year’s annual appeal. If you do not receive a CMAA mailing, please contact the parish office. Thank you!

Online Church Directory ~ Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18th! Cherry Hill Studios will be at the Cathedral after Sunday Masses to take family photos for the directory. More information is coming soon.

Instant Church Directory offers parishioners access to our online password-protected directory. You can now put a name with a face; access the directory anytime, anywhere; upload or change your information within minutes. An abbreviated version of our the directory is now available through the link below for all to view. To access the full version you will need to create a login. For security purposes, only registered parishioners with a login and current email on file will have access to the full version. Many of you are listed in our church directory, but we are still missing your picture! Please don’t be shy! There are many ways to have your photo added to the Directory: Drop off your photo for us to scan, drop your photo in the Sunday collection with your name and contact number on the envelope, Email your photo to info@straymond.net or we are happy to take a current photo of you or your family, stop by and see us!   Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 18th! Cherry Hill Studios will be at the Cathedral after Sunday Masses to take family photos for the directory. More information is coming soon.

Men's Club Pickleball ~ March 21 from 6:00 - 9:00pm in the Gym

Join us for the Men's Club Pickleball Tournament! No prior experience is necessary. Equipment and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring your own beverages. To reserve your spot, RSVP to Fr. Michael at info@straymond.net, call the parish office at 815-722-6653, or use the provided link. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hallow ~ "A Taste of Hallow Pray 40" ~ Sunday, March 2 @ 11:30am

This Lent, consider nourishing your soul instead of giving something up. Join us for "A Taste of Hallow Pray 40" on Sunday, March 2 at 11:30 am in the Parish Commons to learn more.  Let us know you'll join us by using the link below.

Cathedral Windows ~ The Sacred Story

For as many times as you have proclaimed the Apostles Creed, have you ever wondered which Scripture stories connect to each article? When you last looked closely at our Cathedral windows, what details stood out for you? What Bible stories did you recognize in the medallions?  There is life in our Cathedral windows; life that is calling to us. How do we begin to discover the treasures? We patiently practice Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) and Visio Divina (Divine Seeing). These prayer forms can help us recognize God's indwelling presence; God's desire for us to know him intimately;

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Behold ~ Monday, March 3 form 5:00 - 8:00pm

Join us for an evening of Adoration in the beautiful candle-lit Cathedral, where we will reflect on the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. You're welcome to come for any duration between 5-7:30pm, and immerse yourself in moments of music and spoken reflections from 5-6pm and 6:30-7:30pm that will guide your heart to listen for His voice.

St. Raymond School offers a rigorous learning experience that develops the whole child – academically, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually – through high expectations for academics and character, a supportive and loving community, and a focus on faith that prepares our students to make the world a better place.

At St. Raymond School, we are very proud of our teachers and staff, not only for how they work every day to ensure our students are learning and growing into their best selves, but also for how they model this learning by pushing themselves to grow as well. 

When you choose St. Raymond for your family, you are choosing to be part of a community – a community that includes engaged and dedicated parents who partner with the school in the education of their children. St. Raymond parents believe in our mission and want the best for their children, so volunteering at school comes naturally. St. Raymond does not keep parents at a distance; rather, parents are invited and encouraged to share their time, their talent and their treasure to make St. Ray’s the amazing place that it is. And we really couldn’t do it without them!