St. Mary of the Assumption

Maple Park, Illinois

 

Sunday Masses:
Saturday:  4:00 PM 
Sunday:  8:00 AM

Weekday Masses:
Monday thru Thursday and First Fridays of each month: 7:15 AM
Other Fridays: Check bulletin (Either Mass or Communion Service @ 7:15 AM)

     

Ministry Sign-Up Here

Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, and Lectors sign-up using SignUpGenius by using the following links:

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March 2019 Ministry Sign-Up

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April 2019 Ministry Sign-Up

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May 2019 Ministry Sign-Up

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We are using this method to schedule volunteers at Masses to allow you to choose dates and times convenient to you and make it easier for families to schedule to serve together. SignUpGenius will send you an email to confirm when you schedule and a reminder a few days before you're scheduled to remind you that you're on!

The Lion's Roar

Isn’t going to any Christian church on Sunday the same as going to Mass?

While most Christians profess the same Creed, we are not fully united and in agreement about Sunday worship. Some denominations profess beliefs about the presence of Christ in the bread and wine that represent partial expressions of what the Church holds to be true, while others view it as entirely symbolic and metaphorical. When we receive “Communion,” we are professing unity with the beliefs of that religion and with the participants of that particular service. For this reason, it remains problematic for a Protestant Christian to receive Holy Communion at a Catholic Mass or for a Catholic to participate in a communion service at a Protestant church.

We pray and hope for Christian unity to become a reality, but for now, we need to be honest about with whom we are truly in “communion.” Not receiving communion at other Christian services in no way hinders our ability to converse and learn from each other, building positive and holy relationships.

As Catholics, Mass attendance unites us within our own parish, universally with Catholics around the world, and supernaturally with all the angels and saints in heaven. There is strength in numbers, and Mass attendance for each Catholic contributes to this unity and strength. (Source: Why Stay Away? Supplementary booklet to Bishop Barron’s The Mass.)

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fries

All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fries at SS Peter & Paul, Virgil - March 29, April 5, 12. Serving between 5-8 pm. Cost: Adults $12, Children (5-10) $4 - $7 Under 5 free. Carry-out is available. For more info or place order call 630-365-6618.
 

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MASS Study Program

Have you ever wondered why we say the different prayers in Mass? Are you having trouble understanding the different parts of the Mass? This Lenten season come join us in a six week video session on THE MASS by BISHOP ROBERT BARRON. Each week we will view a video on THE MASS and get a better understanding of our faith. Just sign-up and place the sign-up card in the basket in the back of church by February 28. Material cost of $20 is due at the first class. Two venues to choose from: Sundays @ St. Mary, Maple Park March 10– April 14, 2019, 6:00 pm-7:00pm OR Thursdays @ SS Peter & Paul March 7– April 11, 2019, 7:00pm-8:00pm.
 

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Peanut Butter Collection

St. Mary’s has joined with Sam’s Family Restaurant in the Peanut Butter Challenge to help collect peanut butter for the Northern Illinois Food Bank during the month of March. Peanut butter is the most wanted and one of the least donated foods. Please place your peanut butter donation in the box in the vestibule in the back of the church. Thank you!
 

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Volunteers - We Need You!

The Catholic faith community of St. Mary, Maple Park is constantly in need of people to be involved in our liturgy. We are very much in need of cantors, accompanists, choir members, extraordinary ministers of the Eucharist, lectors and altar servers. Make an effort to actively participate at Mass and step up! Online sign-up using SignUpGenius is available on this page.

Church Stained Glass Window Work

The Buildings and Grounds Committee has proposed that we continue renovation work on the church’s 100+ year-old stained-glass and clear exterior windows.

The Committee presented a proposal to the Pastoral and Finance Councils at a combined meeting to finish rebuilding all the exterior clear windows that help protect the interior stained glass. This work should delay the need for rebuilding more internal stained-glass windows. This work has been completed on the stained-glass windows that have already been rebuilt.

The work will be done in two approximately equal phases. The combined cost for these two phases is estimated at $103,600. We have received permission from the Diocese to begin this work as funds become available. The Diocese has instructed us that only monies received for “Stained-Glass” for the next three years would be exempt from diocesan tax (used as a basis of setting our diocesan appeal goal). 

Therefore, we ask that you use the “stained-glass” offering envelope, online giving selection, or write “stained-glass” on your checks for contributions for the window work. We sincerely thank you for your past donations and ask for your generous support in this endeavor to help properly maintain our church.

And, please don’t forget your contribution to this year’s Diocesan Appeal. Help us meet our diocesan goal!
 

            

We are seeking a part-time Music Director.  Services are on Saturday evening at 4:00 PM and on Sunday morning at 8:00 AM.  Applicant also needs to be available for Holy Days of Obligation and occasional funerals and weddings.  Please contact Fr. Ariel at 815-505-7471 or the Parish Office at 815-827-3205 for more information.

The revised diocesan Safe Environment Program now requires all parish volunteers complete Protecting God’s Children, undergo a background check, and read a few important documents. Please contact the parish office for more details with any questions you may have.