On Saturday, August 20, Bishop Ronald Hicks will ordain men of the Diocese of Joliet to the Order of Deacon at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. Among these men will be Anthony George from St. Peter the Apostle Parish. As many of you know, Mr. George has completed the four-year education and spiritual formation program. Anthony’s dedication and commitment to serve the Church, especially at Saint Peter’s has grown markedly throughout the past four years of his diaconate formation.

Thank you to all who have supported him during his years of his discernment and formation. Please continue to pray for Anthony in the days before his ordination, so that the Holy Spirit may come upon him in great ways to bring the Gospel and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church to those he is called to serve, teach, and love in Christ Jesus the Lord.

Anthony's first Mass as a Deacon will be at St. Peter the Apostle on Sunday, August 21, at 11:30 am. Following Mass, the parish will host a luncheon in his honor in Margaret Woods Hall.

All parishioners and guests are invited to the Mass and to the luncheon.

If you plan to attend the luncheon, please RSVP by Friday, August 12, and indicate the number attending.

Please call the parish center or email office@stpeteritasca.com if you have any questions about the event.