1303 North Walnut Street • Danville, Illinois 61832 • Telephone 217-442-5313 • Fax 217-442-5356

Parish Events:

Confirmation and Holy Communion Receptions:back to top

These two parish events are coordinated and handled by parish volunteers each school year. To become involved as a volunteer or for more information, call Jennifer Martindill at 442-5313.





Freedom Years Luncheon:back to top

Volunteers serve a luncheon three times a year at the Motsett Center, Primarily for retired parshioners. The luncheons include door prizes and entertainment. Volunteers are always needed to help organize and decorate.

For more information, call Cathy Bott at 446-8724.





Funeral Dinners:back to top

A meal is provided at no cost to alleviate the concern of the bereaved and to feed everyone after the funeral. The meal is arranged for the bereaved after a phone contact with the funeral dinner coordinator to determine the approximate number attending. Depending on the need, volunteers are contacted once every 9 - 12 months to provide a covered dish or dessert. The meat, bread, drinks, condiments, plates, etc.... are provided by the parish. The dinner is held at the Motsett Center. Donations are accepted but not necessary.

For more information, call Claire Gifford at 443-1166.



Parish Picnic:back to top

The parish picnic is a yearly event put on by our Parish Council in the fall at Kennekuk Cove Park. It is a way for all St. Paul's members to come together for fun, fellowship and good food. We begin with a Mass at 11:30 a.m. at the White Oak Barn. Then food is served, fun and games follow. We ask that you bring your own
lawn chairs, ball gloves, soccer balls, etc..... We are always looking for volunteers to help with the picnic. Call the parish office ar 442-5313 and watch the Sunday Bulletin for more information on this yearly event.



Special Events Dinner for Clergy:back to top

We provide a formal dinner for all the priests in Danville area two or three times a year. The dinner is held in the rectory prior to the penance services for Advent and Lent. If needed, we provide a meal when the Bishop is visiting our parish for Confirmation, etc.....

No training is necessary. Normally the meal preparation involves most of the day since some of the food is prepared at home. We need volunteers who love to cook and are willing to serve the priests when called upon.

Call Jody Legett for more information at 446-4420.



Sunday Coffee and Donuts:back to top

Coffee donuts are served on the third Sunday of each month after the 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Masses. It is served at the Motsett Center with the exception of the month of May. In May, the coffee and donuts are served in conjunction with the annual art show held in the school gym.

To volunteer, contact John & Libby Beninati at 443-8069.