Religious Education 2020-2021

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

To register, please pick up a registration packet on our rectory porch (always open!) or print one out here, and return to Fred Ban ASAP.  Grades K-7 will be meeting virtually, while 8th graders will meet in person (with all the necessary safety precautions taken).  All classes will meet on Wednesday evenings.  To view the schedule, please click here.

 RCIA:  This program prepares adults for initiation into the Catholic Church and the community of St. Mary's.  It is a process by which people of other faiths convert to Catholicism and a way for adult Catholics to renew their faith or to complete the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

If you are interested or know someone who interested in our RCIA program or RE program, please contact Fred Ban:  815-467-2233 ext. 104 

Thank you to our volunteer

greeters & cleaners

who are keeping St. Mary's safe!

They are responsible for keeping records of who is attending each Mass (for contact tracing) , taking temperatures, dispensing hand sanitizer before Mass and during Communion, for seating everyone with regards to social distancing, and for sanitizing the church after Mass.  Thank you!!

Heavenly Meals

 cookbook with over 600 great recipes!

The Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's new cookbook:  This cookbook has over 600 recipes from the home kitchen's from women (and some men) from all over the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois.  The cookbook contains family favorites to treasured heirloom recipes.  From city to farm, young and "mature", contributors share recipes, tips, and joy in these "heavenly meals" brought to their family tables.  

All proceeds from this cookbook benefit the Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Fund, of our diocesan council, which was established in 1982, as a memorial to our late Bishop Romeo Blanchette.  The scholarship program continues to honor him, and it is exclusively supported by indivdual donations, parish and deanery CCWs, and fundraisers.  Our scholarship applicants are students in serious financial need, wishing to attend one of our fine diocesan high schools.

A $20 donation is requested per book.  (Checks payable to the BBSF)

Please contact Kathy of the St. Mary's CCW if you are interested in purchasing a cookbook:  

(815) 941-4419

Did you know that new underwear and socks are the most-requested, but least-donated items at Catholic Charities?  These basic items (new underwear, warm socks, a fresh diaper) are truly treasures to those who are living in poverty.

St. Mary's is supporting Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet and the individuals and families they serve by providing new underwear, undershirts, socks, diapers, and other basic need items for children and adults living in low-income households throughout the month of October.  This year, due to COVID-19, Catholic Charities is requesting donations in either of the two following ways:

1.  UNDY SUNDAY AMAZON WISH LIST- Choose from a list of most-needed items and your donation will be sent directly to Catholic Charites to help those in need.

2.  MONETARY DONATIONS TO SUPPORT UNDY SUNDAY- Donations made to Undy Sunday will be used to purchase the items needed by Catholic Charities' clients.

Please click here to make a donation or view the Amazon Wish List.  If you'd prefer to send a check directly to Catholic Charities, please mail it to:  

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet/Undy Sunday

16555 Weber Road, Crest Hill, IL 60403

For more information on Undy Sunday, please email Maggie Snow at msnow@cc-doj.org.  Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the poor and vilnerable in our community, particularly during this difficult time.

ST. MARY'S BOOKCLUB

Our next selection is "Dear Mrs. Bird" by A.J. Pearce. This novel is about an aspiring journalist who applies to be a war correspondent in London during WWII, but through a misunderstanding, is hired as an assistant to an advice columnist.  Please plan on joining us in our Zoom discussion on Tuesday, October 20th, at 6:30 PM.  Copies of this book are available by contacting Mary, and a contact-free curbside pick-up will be arranged.  All are welcome! Questions?  Call Mary:  815-467-9577