Parish News

Respect Life Corner: Chastity; Freedom, Peace & Romance Without Regret

In today’s world, it seems backwards that a couple would abstain from sex before marriage. Watch any TV show or movie and the couples are always sleeping together while dating. What a strange thought that we need to “try each [read more...]

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass Times

Tuesday, August 15, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Holy Day of Obligation. The parish office will be closed. Masses will be celebrated at 8:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 7:00 pm in our church. [read more...]

Memorial of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Priest and Martyr

Father Arthur Marat presiding.

Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass

Congratulations to all of the couples celebrating 50 years of marriage this year! This year’s Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass is scheduled to be held Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. The mass will be celebrated at Holy Name Cathedral, [read more...]

Swing And A Prayer Golf Outing

Little Sisters of the Poor at St. Joseph’s Home for the Elderly invite you to participate in their Swing And A Prayer Golf Outing on Monday, September 18, 2023. The outing will take place at the Club at Wynstone, North [read more...]

“60 Minutes for Jesus” with Fr. Jim Sichko

St. Mary of Vernon will host a Mission, “60 Minutes for Jesus” with Fr. Jim Sichko from August 21-23. at 7 pm. Fr. Jim is a full time preacher, evangelist and motivational speaker who will use real life experiences tied [read more...]

Is Your Child Scared of Storms? Read This.

Severe weather can cause anxiety and fear in people of all ages. Dr. Emma Olivera, a pediatrician at Advocate Children’s Hospital, explains where those feelings may stem from in children. “Depending on their age, a child’s fear or anxiety around [read more...]

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding with Deacon Peter LeTourneau assisting.

Funeral Mass for Kathleen R. Freiburger

Fathers Edward Fialkowski, Louis Golamari, Vincent Costello, Daniel Brady, Gilbert Mashurano, and Arthur Marat concelebrating. Deacons Paul Onischuk and Jerry Brennan assisting. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and [read more...]

Saturday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time

Father Arthur Marat presiding.