Mass Schedule

  • Sunday's Liturgy
    7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am
    Saturday: 5:00 pm

  • Daily Liturgy
    Weekday: 7:00 am, 8:45 am
    Saturday: 8:00 am

  • Holy Days
    7:00 am, 8:45 am, 12:30 pm, 7:00 pm

  • National Holidays
    9:00am



Weekly Bulletin
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Parish Office
Weekdays:  Monday - Fridays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Phone: 630-654-3365
Fax: 630-654-8701

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We Welcome You                             
We invite you to join our Notre Dame Parish family!  If you have questions about the Catholic Church of today, need information about receiving the Sacraments, or perhaps just want to talk with someone about why you’ve been away, please call our dedicated Catholics Come Home phone: 630-484-3935.  We care and are here to listen and welcome you back. Additional information may be viewed by clicking the Catholics Come Home icon on the top left.

Adult Confirmation
If you are 18 years of age, raised Catholic, but somehow missed the Sacrament of Confirmation it is available to you now. Candidates will meet on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 p.m.; March 23, April 13, April 27, May 4 and May 18.  The Sacrament of Confirmation will be conferred on Pentecost Sunday, May 23 at the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. Join us! For more information and to register for the sacrament please call Colleen Lowery at 630.654.3365x237 or clowery@notredameparish.org.

March 14, Fourth Sunday of Lent
"I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall be ever in my mouth."  Psalm 34: 2-3.

The Holy Season Of Lent
The Holy Season of Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday, is one that many Christians cringe at. They view it in a negative way, when the primary purpose of the season is one of bringing ourselves back to God. Christians, including Catholics, believe themselves to be there already, when the reality is that as human beings we turn from Him either directly or indirectly by our actions. Lent may be considered as a forty day retreat. "Turning" in the context of Lent shows itself in outward signs: fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. But the important "turning" should be inward. Those who fast and pray and give alms in order to be seen, turn not to the Lord, but to human praise and approval. The reward they are looking for is the reward they get. But those turning to God without seeking approval, even from themselves, who give without letting the left hand see the right, let God measure the reward. "Your Father who sees in secret will repay you." Mathew: 6:4.  Integrity, honesty if you will, cannot be bought. It is a gift.

Stations Of The Cross
Stations of the Cross are celebrated every Friday at 7:00 p.m. in the church. This traditional practice of saying the "stations" as a body is an important part of Lent. Please join us. This year we have added music and and a vocalist to help us to get into the spirit of the stations and Lent. Note: Stations of the Cross will not occur on Friday, March 26 due to the Parish Reconciliation Service. Stations will be celebrated on Thursday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Baptism Not Celebrated
 During Lent, the Sacrament of Baptism is not celebrated according to the regular schedule. The font is drained and cleaned. Strips of cloths are placed over the font before Ash Wednesday. The Paschal Candle is hidden and brought out only for the celebration of funerals.

Reconciliation Service With Private, Individual Confessions
In preparation for Easter, we will have our "Parish Reconciliation Service" followed by individual private confessions on Friday, March 26 at 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.  There will be additional priests available. This is an excellent opportunity to make your Easter duty.  If you cannot make this service please note that the "Sacrament of Reconciliation" is available on Saturdays from 4:00-4:45 p.m. or by appointment. There will be no confessions heard on Holy Saturday, April 3.

Notre Dame 4th Annual Fish Fry
Friday March 12th 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Notre Dame Gymnasium with Men's Club Master Chefs. Cost per person (pay at the door) Adults $12 & Children $6, Entertainment - Music & Magician for kids of all ages. For more information, contact Greg Johnson (773.909.3089) or Dan Costello (630.417.3689)

Food Pantry Collection - Next Sunday, March 21
Needed are any non-perishable foods and personal hygiene, paper and cleaning products. Please be generous, the need is great and growing every day.

Easter Adopt-A-Family
Frequently people read about our parish "Food Pantry Adopt-A-Family" holiday programs, and want more information. To learn how to adopt  a family for Easter look at this Sunday's bulletin or contact Mary Ann Fenton at 630.986.8330 or maryannfenton@sbcglobal.net.

Healthy and Wiser Men and Women
Join us for an exciting new season of "Healthy and Wiser" sessions with a video and discussion series developed by Richard Johnson, PHD, entitled "Even Better after 50". The goal of this series is to attain optimal wellness of body, wisdom of the mind and wholeness of spirit. Presented by parishioner and nurse Mary Elaine Koren, we hope all "mature parishioners", age 60 and older, will join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Mary Elaine Koren at 630.789.6077.

Adventures in Revelation - The Kingdom Yet to Come
 Mondays 12:30-2:30 or 7:00-9:00 p.m.  The study includes DVD presentations and discussions of reading assignments with study questions. To register or for more information, contact Mary Michalica at 630.323.8582 or Judy Cormack at 630.323.3940. Everyone is welcome.

Stewardship: Automatic Debit & Credit Card Offering Forms
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Abortion Support As Near As Your Telephone !!!
Have you or someone close to you experienced a pregnancy loss due to abortion? CareNet Services of DuPage offers free and confidential support to both women and men. Please call for more information 630-599-0043.

Revised Diocesan Pastoral Policy Regarding
Sexual Abuse of Minors Now Available
 Parents and Volunteers may now pick up this pamphlet at the Parish Office along with the required acknowledgement form. You may also view and print the forms at the links below. Reading the revised policy is required by the Diocese of Joliet in an effort to keep our children safe and secure.

Acknowledgement Form                     Pastoral Policy Regarding Sexual Abuse of Minors

Good Things to Pray For
 Notre Dame Parish Community.
End of abortion in our country.
Respect of all life.
Vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life.
Our Men and Women serving in the Armed Forces, and their families that await their safe return.
All of our sick, shut in, and bereaved.
All the deceased members of our parish.
Those who have no one to pray for them.
Peace - in the world, the Middle East, in communities, and in families.
The poor, the hungry, and the homeless.
Those in difficult financial circumstances because of the economy.
Those who are unemployed because of the economy.
A successful Lent.
And the list goes on.
 

Care And Pray For Our Own,
Christopher Lankford is at St. John Seminary at St. Thomas University in St. Paul. This is the beginning of a long journey for him. He needs our prayers and support to answer this wonderful call to a vocation that all of us need so very much. When you have time, please drop Chris a line of encouragement assuring him that we are praying for him. His address is: 
                                 Chris Lankford
                                 St. John Vianney Seminary
                                 2115 Summit Avenue
                                 St. Paul, MN 55105-9094

All Lector, Extraordinary Ministers, Altar Server assignments, as well as Mass intentions, and the listing of the ill in our parish community are listed in the Bulletin. Click on the “Bulletin” icon. 

Altar Server Schedule, Handbook and Contract                    

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Young People's Choir Schedule
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