CWV Bishop McNicolas Post 1916 History Report July 1, 2024 ~ June 30, 2025
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- Jul 2, 2024
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Our post celebrated Independence Day July 4th, 2024 with a Mass of Remembrance hosted by Staab Funeral Home and the CWV post 1916. Originally scheduled outside but it rained and relocated to the Chapel Mausoleum. Pictured: Chuck Jiardina, Tim Kennedy, Rose Connolly, Peggy Billhartz, Pat Noel and Ret ANG Reverend Daniel J. Bergbower. Father's homily told a story about the hole in his alb received while deployed. Thank you Staab for the donation check.
CWV National winners of the Essay Contest and all three winners ( all the winners) are from St. Mary in Brussels. St. Mary School, Brussels, IL. From left: Aubree Behrnes, third place; Dale Smith; Lorelei Hartman, first place; and Eve Schleeper, second place.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church July 14, 2024 11:00am
116 W. Adams Street, Taylorville, IL – 217-824-8178
Memorial Mass at St Mary's Church in Taylorville, IL. Pictured below are Charles Jiardina, Dale Smith, Rose Connolly, Fr Kosk, Peggy Billhartz, Leon Scott, and Pat Noel.
Our sermon was about a sycamore (aka "fig"amore tree) that came from Africa to Europe and casts/spreads its fruit.
Dale Smith adjusting our board of names for our Memorial Mass.
Our post had a table at the Illinois' State Fair Veterans Expo on Aug 9, 2024. Pictured below: Peggy, Rose, Chuck and Dan.
National Convention
We received Post Activity Awards for 370 1916 and for the State
St. Agnes Catholic Church August 25, 2024 11:00am
245 N. Amos Street – Phone: 217-793-1330
Pictured below: Pat Noel, Brad McMurray, Dale Smith, Rose Connolly, Chuck Jiardina, Peggy Billhartz and Fr.Daniel J. Bergbower.
St. Joseph Catholic Church September 22, 2024 9:30am
1345 North 6th Street – Phone: 217-544-7426
Pictured below: Sean Connolly, Rose Connolly, Peggy Billhartz, Dale Smith, Fr Manny, Pat Noel, Charles Jiardina.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church October 13, 2024 8:30am
1725 South Walnut Street – Phone: 217-528-7521
Memorial Mass at Blessed Sacrament.
Pictured: Charles Jiardina, Rose Connolly, Deacon David Erdmann (Army Col Ret), Father Michael Friedel, Pat Noel, Peggy Billhartz, and Dale Smith.
St. John Vianney Catholic Church November 10, 2024 8:30am
902 St. John Drive, Sherman, IL – Phone: 217-523-3816
St. Jude Catholic Church December 08, 2024 8:00am
633 South Walnut Street, Rochester, IL – Phone: 217-498-9524
Pictured: Leon Scott, Dale Smith, Rose Connolly, Fr_______, Peggy Billhartz, Pat Noel, and Charles Jiardina.
Post Christmas Party at Chesapeake Seafood House on Dec 12, 2024
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception January 12, 2025 10:00am
524 East Lawrence Ave – Phone: 217-522-3342
Pictured: Peggy Billhartz, Charles Jiardina, Bishop Paprocki, Leon Scott, Fr Alford, Dale Smith, Rose Connolly, and Pat Noel.
Memorial Mass was announced in the previous week's bulletin:
Sacred Heart of Mary Church February 16, 2025 10:00am
306 E. Birch St, New Berlin, IL – Phone: 217-488-3545
Dale Smith, Fr Adam Zawarzki, Rose Connolly, Charlie Jiardina, and Pat Noel
Blessed Sacrament Church March 16, 2025 08:30am
1725 South Walnut, Springfield, IL – Phone: 217-528-7521
Congratulations to Rosemary Connolly on being named one of the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders of 2025. What a wonderful honor for you and so well-deserved. Thanks, Rosemary, for being a veteran, and for all you do for veterans. May God bless you and your work.
Complete list of selectees.
Our post participated in a Veterans Resource fair at the Salvation Army on March 28, 2025
St. Peter’s Church April 13, 2025 08:00am
711 S. 6th St, Petersburg, IL -Phone: 217-632-7118
Pictured: Dale Smith, Pat Noel, Father Varghese Puthussery, Rose Connolly, Peggy Billhartz, and Charlie Jinardina
April 14, 2025 1st Place Winner of the Catholic War Veterans Valentine's Day coloring contest was Emme Rose from St Mary's School in Brussels, IL. Check for $100 was presented on April 14 in front of her school classmates. Congratulations.
We are also elated that 2 others from the school made the national top 10 as runners up and they were presented with certificates. This is also quite an honor and we are so proud of you.
CWV presented a wreath at the 160th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death at the Abraham Lincoln Tomb in Springfield, IL. Others included reenactors and DAR chapters.
a few photos from last night's Land of Lincoln Honor Flight that Leon Scott was on with his daughter, Susan Merciel ,as his guardian.
St. John Vianney Catholic Church May 18, 2025 08:30am
902 St. John Dr, Sherman, IL – Phone: 217-523-3816
St. Jude’s Catholic Church June 15, 2025 08:00am
635 S. Walnut, Rochester, IL – Phone: 217-498-9524
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