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# Tri-Parish Catholic Communities

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/blog/)
- [A Revival on the Road ](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/2025/07/10/a-revival-on-the-road/) - “Please don’t let this be a one and done!” That was the heartfelt plea voiced by many who attended the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis last summer. For five days, more than 60,000 Catholics from across the country gathered to adore Jesus in the Eucharist, to receive His Word, to be nourished by His grace,
- [Hasta Luego: The Language of Pope Francis ](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/2025/05/10/hasta-luego-the-language-of-pope-francis/) - While standing in Saint Peter’s Basilica on June 29, 2015, Cardinal Blase Cupich turned to me and asked, “Have you ever met the Pope?” When I replied, “No,” he immediately grasped my arm and said with a smile, “well, now is your chance.” He led me briskly toward Pope Francis and introduced me in Italian:
- [Words of Wisdom: Pope Francis](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/2025/05/10/words-of-wisdom-pope-francis/) - Please click here for a printable document.
- [Celebrating a Loving and Merciful Heart](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/2024/06/02/celebrating-a-loving-and-merciful-heart/) - Pope Leo XIII consecrated the entire world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, 1899. Since then, every pope has renewed the consecration to the Sacred Heart. As we celebrate this 125th Jubilee of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, I thought I’d share some interesting historical background. While devotion to the Sacred Heart

## Pages

- [Tri-Parish Catholic Communities](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/) - Check out the amazing things our Diocese does with our contributions to the CMAA!
- [Bulletins](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/bulletins/) - View or download weekly Tri-Parish Catholic Communities mass bulletins in pdf format
- [St. James the Apostle](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/st-james-the-apostle/) - Religious Education Director ~ Tanhya OsengaParish Council President ~ J. BenoitTreasurer ~ Jim BorschnackSecretary ~ Donna BernickyBuilding and Grounds ~ Dallas Ferris
- [Staff Directory](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/staff-directory/) - Staff listing of Tri-Parish Catholic Communities
- [Knights of Columbus](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/knights-of-columbus/) - Our Knights of Columbus Blessed Trinity Council 15032 is based out of St. James Church in Irwin. It is comprised of Catholic men 18 years of age and older from St. James, Sacred Heart and St. Margaret Mary parishes. We also have members from other parishes in the community. Our mission is volunteer services, charitable
- [Contact](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/contact-tri-parish/) - Contact Tri-Parish Catholic Communities
- [Sacraments](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/sacraments/) - Whether you are inquiring about a baptism, wedding, RCIA or other sacraments, we'd like to congratulate and welcome you to our Church!
- [Funerals](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/funerals/) - We would like to express our sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We hope we can be a source of comfort as you prepare your loved one’s funeral. Date: You or your funeral director should call the Tri Parish Office and set the date and location of the funeral. No funerals can be
- [Sacrament of the Sick](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/sacrament-of-the-sick/) - Thank you for inquiring about the Sacrament of the Sick. Please contact Fr. Neitzke at 815-426-2550 to arrange receiving this sacrament. If you are inquiring about a funeral, please know you have our sympathies. Please contact Fr. Neitzke at 815-426-2550.
- [Marriage at Tri Parish](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/marriage-at-tri-parish/) - Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding. We are honored that you are celebrating your wedding at the Tri Parish Community. There are several steps that you will need to take in order to have your wedding here with us... Reserve the date: Before you book the hall or make any plans, please contact the
- [Baptism Guidelines](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/baptism-guidelines/) - Congratulations on the birth or adoption of your child. We are glad that you chose to celebrate his/her baptism with us. The following are the guidelines that need to be followed in preparation for that sacred day. For members of the Tri-Parish Catholic Community You must be registered and practicing members of one of our
- [Hall Rental Policy](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/hall-rental-policy/) - Fees Active Parishioners: There is no charge for the use of the hall. Non-active Parishioners and Non-Parishioners: There is a $75 charge for small events (up to 50 people) and $150 charge for large events (over 50 people). Deposit For all renters there is a $150 deposit required for cleanup and/or damage. Upon inspection after
- [Religious Education](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/religious-education-sh/) - The Religious Education of children is an important ministry at Sacred Heart.
- [Religious Education](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/religious-education-smm/) - The Religious Education of children is an important ministry at St. Margaret Mary.
- [Religious Education](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/religious-education-sja/) - The Religious Education of children is an important ministry at St. James the Apostle.
- [St. Joseph, Cabery (closed)](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/st-joseph-cabery-closed/) - Please check back soon for more information.
- [Council of Catholic Women (CCW)](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/council-of-catholic-women-ccw-sja/) - CCW is an acronym for Council of Catholic Women. All women of the parish are members of the St. James CCW and there are NO annual dues.
- [Safety Precautions while Attending Mass](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/safety-precautions-while-attending-mass/) - Beginning June 6, 2020, our parishes will resume the regular parish schedule! Before you arrive at your parish... Stay home if you aren't feeling well Bring a mask to wear Ushers will be there to greet you and instruct you about new seating arrangements Hand sanitizer will be available upon entering and exiting the church
- [Sacred Heart](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/sacred-heart/) - Sacred Heart parish, a faith filled community committed to sharing the Word of God through celebration of the mass, service to the community and prayer, is located in Goodrich, Illinois.
- [Is Easter Essential?](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/is-easter-essential/) - We are about to begin the celebration of Easter but this year will be like no other. We are in the midst of a crisis like no other we have faced before. In keeping with Federal and State guidelines, businesses and churches have shut down to avoid spreading the Corona Virus. We have been told
- [Register for Religious Education](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/register-for-religious-education/) - Register for Religious Education for Tri-Parish Catholic Communities
- [Signup for Lenten Pilgrimage 2019](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/signup-for-lenten-pilgrimage-2019/)
- [History of Sacred Heart](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/history-sh/) - History of Sacred Heart catholic church in Goodrich, Illinois
- [History of Saint James the Apostle](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/history-sja/) - History of St. James the Apostle in Irwin, Illinois
- [History of Saint Margaret Mary](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/history-smm/) - History of St. Margaret Mary catholic church in Herscher, Illinois
- [St. Margaret Mary](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/st-margaret-mary/) - Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Herscher is located 15 miles west of Kankakee, IL and 80 miles southwest of downtown Chicago.
- [Youth Ministry](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/youth-ministry/) - The Tri-Parish Youth Group consists of high school students from the 3 parishes and friends of those students from other parishes and other faiths. Our motto is ‘Fun, Faith and For Others’. We are a faith in action group, where we are out in our community doing service projects. We visit places that let us
- [Council of Catholic Women (CCW)](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/council-of-catholic-women-ccw-smm/) - CCW is an acronym for Council of Catholic Women. All women of the parish are members of the St. Margaret Mary CCW and there are NO annual dues.
- [Parish Nurse](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/parish-nurse/) - Our parish nurse Jackie Eberle can be reached at 815-421-4048
- [Council of Catholic Women (CCW)](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/council-of-catholic-women-ccw-sh/) - CCW is an acronym for Council of Catholic Women. All women of the parish are members of the Sacred Heart CCW and there are NO annual dues.
- [Join Tri-Parish Catholic Communities](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/join-tri-parish-catholics/) - Join our catholic community in the Herscher, Illinois area, and within 15 miles of Kankakee
- [Parish Schedule](https://www.triparishcatholics.org/parish-schedule/) - Weekly mass schedule of the Trip-Parish Catholic Communities

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