Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church

Welcome to Saint Rose

Welcome to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Quincy, IL. St. Rose was re-opened on November 9, 2008, to provide the Latin Mass for Catholics in Quincy and the surrounding area. Bishop George Lucas of the Springfield, Illinois, diocese appointed Fr. Arnaud Devillers of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter as chaplain. St. Rose is the first church in the Springfield diocese to resume the traditional Latin Mass since Pope Benedict the Sixteenth's Summorum Pontificum in 2007 ensured its availability.

Mar. 17: St. Patrick's Day Dinner

Start: Mar 17 2013 11:00 am

End: Mar 17 2013 7:00 pm

Join us for traditional Irish music and St. Patrick's Day fare of corned beef, cabbage, and mashed potatoes. We will be serving the Butcher block's homemade corned beef from 11 am to 7 pm at the Church Hall, on Sunday, March 17th. (Note the special date!)

Price is $9 for adults, $5 for children under 12. (Reduced price 2-4pm adults $8.) Includes corned beef, cabbage, mashed potatoes, dessert, and tea or coffee. (Hot dogs also available.) Handicapped accessible; carry-outs available.

Entertainment will be provided throughout the day by:

    11:30 • John Spurrier & his daughter Dorothy, accordionists
    12:30 • Piano Music
   1:00 • Rag Tag Irish Music
  2:15    • Fiddle Tunes by Adam, Michelle, & Sarah
  3:00 • Piano Music
3:45 • Harpist Sandy Root
4:45 • Ben Bumbry and the Messengers
   6:00 • St. Rose Community Entertainers

Printable flyer for download here.

George J. Werner Obituary

George J. Werner, 86, of 1335 N. Sixth, died on Tuesday (Feb. 19, 2013) in Blessing Hospital.

He was born on May 26, 1926, in Quincy, a son of Fred and Ida (Meyer) Werner. He married Patricia M. Myers on June 27, 1952. She preceded him in death on Nov. 16, 2003.

Mr. Werner was a cement mason for numerous companies in the Quincy area. George took great pride in many jobs over the years, especially the completion of the new Quincy Bayview Bridge. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

George was the longtime secretary/treasurer for the Cement Finishers and Masons Local Union 137, and had a keen interest in coin collecting.

He had attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

George also cared for and adored his faithful dog, Barney.

George is survived by four children, Linda Rose of Collinsville, Mark Werner and his wife, Patty, of Albuquerque N.M., Wayne Werner and his wife, Debbie, of Sherman, and David Werner and his wife, Patty, of Maryville; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Roland and her husband, William, Andrew Rose and his wife, Alisha, Marcus Werner, Tamera Gaudet and her husband, Keith, Megan Werner, John Werner and Sara Werner; six great-grandchildren, Drew Roland, Nicholas Roland, Bella Rose, Xavier Rose, Jude Rose and Kenny Gaudet; one brother, Fred Werner Jr. and his wife, Dorothy; two sisters, Toby Jones and Fleta Henderson; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

In addition to his wife, George was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald Werner.

SERVICES: 9:30 a.m. Friday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted in the cemetery.

VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Thursday with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m.

MEMORIALS: Diabetes Association .

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

June 2: St. Rose of Lima Centennial Celebration

Start: Jun 2 2012

On Saturday, June 2nd, 2012, the Community of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church will celebrate the 100^th anniversary of the Dedication of its church (June 2, 1912).

Anniversary Mass of the Dedication of the Church

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, exterior view A special 10 A. M. Solemn High Mass will be celebrated to mark the occasion by current chaplain, Father Arnaud Devillers, assisted by Father Thomas Fritschen and newly ordained Father Kevin Drew.

St. Rose of Lima, inside view All are invited to the Mass.

The church is located at 1009 N. 8th Street in Quincy (8th & Chestnut)

5 P.M. Organ Recital

At 5 P. M. an organ recital will be given on the 100 year old Wicks pneumatic pipe organ recently restored by Phil Hoenig of Fort Madison, Iowa.

St. Rose of Lima Organ The featured organist will be Mr. Gary Blickhan, talented composer and musician, who plays at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church and St. John’s Anglican Cathedral here in Quincy.

Mr. Blickhan’s repertoire will feature traditional, classical and sacred organ works by Handel, Schubert, Franck and Liszt in keeping with this historical occasion. He also has included newer compositions by Ashford, Barr and Barton. At the end he will include two of his own Compositions – a Toccata and a Postlude.

Others on the program will be Ms. Charlotte Stroot, St Rose Music Co-ordinator, performing “Concertino” by Chaminade on flute and 4 sisters: Jennifer Drew, Katie Peter, Jessica Deters and Christine Wernowsky singing “Ave Verum”.

This family friendly one hour program is free to the public.

6 P.M. Dinner and Chesterton Show

After the dinner Dr. John “Chuck” Chalberg will portray G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) famous 20th century Catholic writer.

G. K. Chesterton journeys all the way from England to offer his own unique views on everything from the virtues of things small, whether they be families or pubs, to the evils of things large, whether they be imperialist schemes or socialist states. A man of paradox and humor, he will surprise you, confound you, and provoke you.

This is the Englishman who helped deliver his fellow countryman C.S. Lewis to Christianity. What might he have in store for you? "The Christian ideal has been tried and found wanting; it has been found difficult and left untried." "Art consists of limitation. The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame."

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