Here are answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Drive-in Mass.

Q: Can I listen to the Mass at home?
A: We use a low power FM transmitter in compliance with FCC regulations to operate without a license on an unused frequency. The range is limited. If you live near the church, you could, but you would miss the point of the drive-in Mass, which is to receive the Holy Eucharist.

Q: Why do I have to park in a specific place, I can receive the broadcast anywhere in the parking lot?
A: This is to ensure that social distancing is achieved and to expedite the distribution of Holy Communion.

 

Still not comfortable attending Mass in the church building? We understand. While it is true that Cardinal Cupich has extended dispensation from attending Mass, and you can watch it on TV. But isn't quite the same. There is something missing, right? When was the last time that you were able to receive Holy Communion? What if there was a way that you could attend Mass without going in the church building and still receive the Eucharist? Well now there is.

We're Revivin' the Drive-In

That's right, now you can attend Mass at Christ Our Savior, in the parking lot, in your vehicle, and receive Holy Communion too!

We use a low power FM transmitter to broadcast live, the Sunday 10:30am Mass to the parking lot.

We ask that you pre-register by calling the Rectory Office at (708) 333-3550. Since the Office Hours are still limited, you can leave a message. You can also sign up right here on the website. Just click on the Sign Up Genius logo on the home page. All participants must be registered. Registering at the time of the Mass will slow entry.

• Please arrive prior to 10:30am and use either the 154th Street or Cottage Grove South entrance to the West parking lot.
• Follow the directions of the attendants who will direct you to the designated parking area.
• Vehicles will be parked to allow for social distancing from each other.
• Tune your radio to 90.7 FM to hear the Mass.
• You must remain inside your vehicle. You can not sit outside of your vehicle or in the bed of a pick-up. Come as you are, but stay in your car.
• All vehicle occupants must wear a mask when any window is open. Window open = mask on.
• If you have an issue, turn on your hazard flashers and an Attendant will come to you.

We ask that you drive slowly and carefully in the parking lot as there will be pedestrians present. Those attending Mass in the Church as they enter and exit and the Attendants, Ushers, Deacons and Ministers.
After Mass, please exit using the north exit to Cottage Grove.

At communion time, Deacons and/or Ministers of Communion wearing face shields and masks will come to the parking lot to distribute the Eucharist.

• Remain in your vehicle.
• The Deacon or Minister will approach the drivers side first.
• All occupants must don masks.
• Open the window and extend your hand outside the vehicle.
• An Usher will sanitize your hands. Rub them together vigorously so that they are dry before receiving the host. The Deacon or Minister will place the host in your hand. Once they move away, remove your mask, consume the host and replace your mask. Communion may only be received in the hand.
• The Usher and Deacon or Minister will then move to the passenger side of the vehicle.
• We ask that you attend the entire Mass, please don't arrive only to receive communion, this is not a drive-thru. Please stay until the Mass has ended.

While there is dispensation from attending Mass, there is no dispensation from supporting your parish. Our revenue is down substantially. If you have not been contributing, please consider making up those contributions since March either in a lump sum, or by increasing your weekly offering going forward. Attendants will collect your offering.

Please make checks payable to St. Jude Church until all of our accounts are converted.

You can also mail your offering to:

Christ Our Savior Parish
880 East 154th Street
South Holland, IL 60473=1105

You can also sign up for electronic giving for one-time payments, manual payments or automatic payments by clicking on the myEoffering Donate Now button on the home page.

Our intent is to hold the drive-in Mass every Sunday. However, there may be times when it is not safe to do so due to extreme weather conditions. In that case, the transmiiter will be on and you can listen to the Mass, but there would be no collection and Holy Communion would not be distributed.. A decision will be made and announced prior to the start of Mass. Thank you for your understanding.

We have not missed a Sunday yet, even with the heavy snowfall on January 31st and the bitter cold on February 7th and February 14th.