Daily Mass Schedule (during the School Year):
Monday, Thursday & Friday:   6:30am and 8:00am 
Tuesday: 6:30am and 9:00am
Wednesday: 8:00am and 9:10am (9:10am is at St. Patricks)
Saturday: 8:00am  

Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday:  5:00pm
Sunday:  8:00am, 10:00am, NOON & 6:00pm

Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday:  8:30am or by appointment with a parish priest

 
From the Desk of Fr. Mark Augustine, Administrator
         
Parish Annual Report
The Fiscal-Year 2019 Church of St. Mary Parish Annual Report has been mailed to the homes of parishioners and is also available HERE .  The report is also available on the church website.
Phase Four and Message from Father Mike

Listen to Fr. Mike Nacius share more about the Phase Four and More for St. Mary's Construction Project.
 Click the GiveCentral Logo to securely and conveniently donate to the 
Phase Four and More for St. Mary's, Fr. Barry Preservation Fund.
Thank you for your generosity!


Parish Events
Click on the image to learn more about Fr. Tolton's Canonization.
 Click on the image to register.
Religious Education
Children's Sacrament Upcoming Schedule
 
-2 nd Grade: 1 st Reconciliation Retreat(s) - choose one to attend (UGC-Multi-purpose Room)
Sunday, January 5  at 1:15pm OR  Monday, January 6 at 7:00pm
 
-6 th Grade RE students: Synagogue Visit- B'Nai Tikvah
Sunday, January 12 during Intensive classes
 
-8 th Grade: Confirmation Retreat UGC
Saturday, February 8 12:30 - 6:00pm (ends after 5:00pm Mass)
 
-2 nd Grade: 1 st Communion Parent Meeting(s) - choose one to attend (UGC-Multi-purpose Room)  Sunday, February 23 at 1:15pm OR Monday, February 24 at 7:00pm


Youth Ministry
Confirmation Retreat  Leaders Needed
February 8th 11:00am -5:00pm

Each year COR high school students step up to help lead the 8 th grade confirmation retreats! Why?!  Because you can make a big difference in witnessing to the 8th 
graders why following Christ and living a life in the Spirit is such a gift!
Camp Hope Volunteer Opportunities
 Click on the image to apply!

School of St. Mary
We are now accepting Preschool Applications for the upcoming 2020-21 School Year.
 
We are excited to offer an additional section of our popular Little Angels Preschool Class. One section will meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and the other on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Families can select their preferred days in the application. Historically, this class has filled quickly, so please apply right away if you are interested.
 
We are also pleased to offer an All-Day Three-year-old Preschool Program next year. This class will, of course, be developmentally appropriate, including both lunch and a rest period. If you are interested in any of our preschool offerings, please follow these steps: 
 
- Go to:  factsmgt.com  
- Click on the Parent login on the top right corner  
- Click on FACTS Family Portal (ParentsWeb) in the top right corner  
- Enter our District Code: SOSM-IL  
- Enter a user name  
- Enter a password 
 
If you are a current family, you already have a portal account as well as a password. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Mandy Castle at (847) 295.4830.
Click on the image to register!
 

Monday, January 13th is Register for Spring Gala Day!
Register now, space is limited!  The Early Bird price ends January 15th.  The Spring Gala is for everyone in the parish community, their extended family and friends!
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Church of St. Mary Website
Bookmark our parish website for information on all parish ministries, events, contact information and more!  
 
Information on our Mass Schedule, Sacraments, School, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, Guild of St. Mary, Liturgical Ministries, Bible Study, RCIA, Bulletins, Gospel Reading Podcasts, Homily Podcasts and more can all be found on our webpage. 
 
Like the Church of St. Mary Facebook Page 
Like the Church of St. Mary Facebook page to see regular updates from popular Catholic pages such as the Archdiocese of Chicago, Cardinal Blase Cupich, and the USCCB.  See news from the School of St. Mary, Guild of St. Mary, Religious Education Program, Youth Ministry and upcoming events at our parish!    
 
Homilies & Gospel Readings!
Listen to past Gospel Readings and homilies anytime, anywhere!  Click on the podcast image or goto our website.  Click on Multimedia/Podcasts.
 
Enjoy!