Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life to give us life.

Night and day, He is there.

If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist.

Come back to Adoration.

- St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

 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

The 40 Days for Life Fall 2020 campaign is now underway.  It runs from September 23rd to November 1st.  It is a 24 hour prayer vigil at all Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinics, with the purpose of seeking an end to abortion.  St. Mary's will be praying at the Planned Parenthood Abortion Clinic in Aurora, IL on Tuesday, October 20th from 7AM-7PM.  Please visit the website, here, to sign up for a time slot or contact Cathy Glover at 815-409-8145 for more information.  

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!!

ST. MARY'S BOOKCLUB

Our next selection is Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly.  This novel is about women in 1914 in St. Petersburg, Paris, and New York, and how their lives intersect durin some of the darkest days of history of WWI.  Please plan on joining us in our Zoom meeting discussion on Tuesday, November 17th 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

TO PRE-ORDER, FILL OUT THE FORM HERE.

St. Mary's Oktoberfest Sausage $5.99 lb.

$1.00 per lb. sold will be donated to St. Mary’s Church Octoberfest Committee.

While we pray for our beloved deceased family members throughout the year, we remember, in a special way on ALL SOULS' DAY and during the month of November, those who have been called to eternal life with our Lord.  To commemorate the life of your dearly departed family member who has died within this past year, we welcome you and your family and friends to join us here at St. Mary's as we celebrate a Holy Mass of Remembrance on Monday, November 2nd 2020 at 7 PM.  Members of the St. Mary's CCW will greet and guide you upon your arrival at Church.  It is our prayer that this Mass of Remembrance will bring you peace of heart as we honor your departed family member.

Due to COVID-19, space at our Church is limited.  Please call Kathy O'Hagan to reserve your spot ASAP:  815-467-4228. First come, first serve.  

CCW INSTALLATION MASS 2020