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A grain of wheat remains no more than a single grain unless it is dropped into the ground and dies. But if it dies, then it produces many grains.– John 12:24
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Saturday, July 9, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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ANNOUNCEMENT - Welcome Dcn. Michael
Hello TEC family!
My name is Deacon Michael Harris and recently I accepted the role of Peoria Spiritual Director for TEC. Many exciting opportunities for our community are in the works and I look forward to meeting you as we gather!
In brief, I was born and raised in Effingham Illinois; moved to Morton Illinois with my wife Brenda in 1994 to accept a position with the Illinois Department of Transportation. My wife continues to teach in the Catholic Diocese, currently at Saint Patrick’s in Washington Illinois.
Our daughter (Kirsten) along with her husband (Ryan) married 4 years ago have a beautiful 30-month-old toddler - (the grandbaby holds her Granpa’s heartstrings). Kirsten will graduate from Eastern Washington University this summer (Go Eagles!). Our son (Brent) will complete his degree at Illinois State University next year (Go Redbirds!). Both of our kids went to Blessed Sacrament Grade School and Peoria Notre Dame High School.
I was ordained 5 years ago this May and until recently I served at Blessed Sacrament in Morton, St. Luke’s in Eureka, and St. Joseph in Roanoke. This past June, I stepped back a bit, and continue to serve at our home parish of Blessed Sacrament.
Both Brenda and I have been active in the Cursillo Communities (both on street and prison teams) and in the TEC community on various teams. We co-led Wheat Team #359 (Go Wheaties! You Rock!!) and I was blessed to lead a most amazing group on TEC #363. I was also privileged to give the Signs talk to National TEC Conference in April of 2021.
Truly look forward to encountering the Risen Christ with you as we Die, Rise, and Go together!
Peace and Blessings ~ Dcn michael
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