We have been approved by the Archdiocese of Chicago to move to Phase 5 protocols along with the rest of the State of Illinois, beginning on June 11th, 2021. Many of the restrictions that have been in place have been lifted. 

Please continue reading to see how we will implement the new protocols specified by the Archdiocese of Chicago.

We're Revivin' the Drive-in!

Still not comfortable attending Mass in the Church building? See the Drive-in Mass page for more information on this exciting opportuinity to attend Mass from your car! The Drive-in Mass will continue, for now, until more people become comfortable with the new protocols.

Reconciliation will be held on Saturdays at 3:15 pm to 3:45 pm with Fr. Gosbert Rwezahura. Face-to-face and anonymous confession will be available.

The Vigil Mass is Saturday at 4:00 pm and Sunday Mass is at 8:30 am & 10:30 am. Weekday Masses are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There wil be a communion service on Thursdays. All at 8:30 am. 

It is recommended that everyone continue to wear masks or face coverings. For those that are fully vaccinated (2 weeks have elapsed since receiving the final dose of the vaccine of yor choice), masks will not be required. There will be no verification of vaccination status. If you are fully vaccinated and feel more comfortable wearing a mask, by all means continue to wear it. If you are not fully vaccinated, you are on your honor to wear a mask.

You will no longer need to pre-register for Masses. You may enter and  exit through any Church door. Please do not enter or exit through the school entrance by the boiler room and do not enter or exit through the Sacristy. The Sacristy remains off-limits to Parishioners. You may sit where you like. However, please respect the personal space of others.

Congregational singing is now allowed, let your voice be heard.  While the Sign of Peace has been restored, please respect the personal space of others. If someone is hesitant to shake hands, please respect that. Hand sanitizing will no longer be done prior to receiving Holy Communion. You may receive Holy Communion on the tongue, however, the Priest, Deacon, or Extraordinary Minister of Communion will have to sanitize their hands after distributing in this manner. Communion from the common cup will not resume at this time.

If you feel ill in any way, if you have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, dry cough, difficulty breathing, loss of taste, etc.), or if you knowingly have COVID-19, please do not attend. If you become COVID positive within 3 days of attending a Liturgy or any Church function, you are obligated to inform the Parish Office at (708) 333-3550.

Your attendance is at your own risk.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

--- The Re-opening Committee