St. Raymond Picnic ~ Saturday, September 6 ~ 2:00 - 10:00pm

Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment on Saturday, September 6, 2025, on the campus grounds from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Enjoy live bands, delicious food trucks, a kids' zone, bingo, a bake sale, a photo booth, a Lego brick master, and a magician to entertain the little ones, among many other activities. This is an event you won't want to miss, offering fun for everyone! Mark your calendars and prepare for an amazing day at St. Raymond. We can't wait to see you there! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please reach out to the parish office at (815) 722-6653 or visit our picnic webpage for more information.

The Cathedral Windows

Monday, August 25 from 6-8:000pm in the Cathedral. Katie Choudhary will conclude her windows presentation & reflection with the final 3 windows. Anyone is welcome. No need to have atteded previous presentations. Reservation not required., but maybe let us know you're coming.

Make A Joyful Sound! Join the Cathedral Choir!

Join the Cathedral Choir and enjoy a flexible schedule with rehearsals held on select Wednesdays. We offer practice tracks. Use both traditional and contemporary hymns. Use a multiple of choral genres. Sing at Sunday 10:30am Mass as well as special performances on Holy Days and offer practice recordings to help you prepare. To sign up, please use the link below or contact Stacy Sienko at stacy@straymond.net or call 815-722-6653 ext. 253.

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!



Alpha ~ Tuesdays, 6-8pm beginning September 16

We come to St. Raymond to seek and understand Jesus Christ. Whether we've been Catholic our whole lives or are just at the beginning of a journey of faith, this Alpha program will be an opportunity to connect with others, get some basic content about faith in Jesus Christ, and have meaningful conversations. Be interested - this well be good. Contact Kevin@straymond.net or 815-722-6653 ext 217.

OCIA ~ Order of Christian Initiation for Adults

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming Catholic? Do you still need to be confirmed in the Cathedral Faith? Are you curious about the Cathedral Faith? Contact Deacon Darrell Kelsey deacondarrell2011@gmail.com.

Online Church Directory

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! 

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;

Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal

Thought the CMAA, we show generosity toward the most vulnerable members of our community. We also benefit, as a parish, from the many ministries the CMAA supports, that touch our own lives and the lives of our fellow parishioners. Ministries that include vocations, Catholic education, & faith formation.  Our parish goal is $ 73,500. The diocese will return 70% of any amount we raise over our goal to us, to be used fruitfully within our own parish. Please review the materials you received and prayerfully reflect on your gift to this year’s annual appeal.

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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!