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Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Pastoral Counc...

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Ash Wednesday

Rosary

Morning Mass

Adoration of t...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

4

Rosary

Morning Mass

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Fishers of Men...

8:30 am Reconc...

4:30 pm Mass

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7:30 AM Sunday...

9:00 AM Sunday...

9:00 Family Ma...

Little People'...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Taize Prayer

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Baptism Semina...

9

Rosary

Morning Mass

Reconciliation

Food Pantry

10

Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

11

Rosary

Morning Mass

12

Fishers of Men...

8:30 am Reconc...

Blood Drive

4:30 pm Mass

13

7:30 AM Sunday...

9:00 AM Sunday...

Little People'...

11:00 AM Sunda...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Reconciliation

Food Pantry

17

Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Youth Ministry...

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Fishers of Men...

8:30 am Reconc...

4:30 pm Mass

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7:30 AM Sunday...

9:00 AM Sunday...

Family Mass

Little People'...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Reconciliation

Food Pantry

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

25

Rosary

Morning Mass

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Fishers of Men...

8:30 am Reconc...

4:30 pm Mass

Dinner & S...

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7:30 AM Sunday...

9:00 AM Sunday...

Little People'...

11:00 AM Sunda...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Reconciliation

Food Pantry

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

  

Tuesday Mar 1, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Mar 1, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Tuesday Mar 1, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Pastoral Council Meeting

    Tuesday Mar 1, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

    Parish Pastoral Council meetings are held monthly.  


    To learn more about our parish pastoral council and


    to view our parish council meeting minutes


    click here  

Wednesday Mar 2, 2022

  • Ash Wednesday

    Wednesday Mar 2, 2022 All day

    Ash Wednesday Liturgies


    7:30 am, 12:15 pm, 1:45 pm & 6:00 pm


    Ashes will be distributed at all the Liturgies

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Mar 2, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Wednesday Mar 2, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

    Wednesday Mar 2, 2022 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Mar 2, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors.

  • Food Pantry

    Wednesday Mar 2, 2022 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside our Parish Offices at


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    Everyone in need is welcome!

  • Adult Choir Practice

    Wednesday Mar 2, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    If you enjoy singing, please consider joining our ADULT CHOIR.   


    We rehearse Wednesday nights, 6:30 – 7:30pm, in the church,


    and sing at various Sunday Liturgies each week,


    as well as midnight Mass for Christmas.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

Thursday Mar 3, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Mar 3, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Thursday Mar 3, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Food Pantry

    Thursday Mar 3, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside the Parish offices at 


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    If you would like to leave a donation of non-perishable food items


    You can drop them off in the plastic bin just outside our offices.

  • Children's Choir

    Thursday Mar 3, 2022 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

    Children who love to sing,


    are encouraged to join our parish Children’s Choir! 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:00pm, in the choir loft. 


    Our children will resume singing once a month at the 9:00 Mass,


    as well as the 5:00pm on Christmas Eve.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

  • Handbell Practice

    Thursday Mar 3, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Interested in ringing Handbells? 


    We have room in our Handbell Choir for a few more ringers. 


    Anyone, including children and adults,  


    who read music is encouraged to join our Handbell Choir. 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm, beginning Nov. 4.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

Friday Mar 4, 2022

  • Rosary

    Friday Mar 4, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Friday Mar 4, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Saturday Mar 5, 2022

  • Fishers of Men (FOM)

    Saturday Mar 5, 2022 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

    MBVM has a small group of men called Fishers of Men(FOM).


    They meet on Saturday morning at 7AM in the parish center


    and discuss the weekend readings as well as other spiritual items. 


    Enter through the events entrance.


    MISSION: Fishers of Men equips men of all ages to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ and better husbands, fathers and men in their local community.


    VISION: Band together as brothers in Christ to "change the world" our families, our parishes and in our communities
    throughout the Joliet Diocese. Living as leaders to promote." His kingdom come, His will be done –
    right here, right now – as in Heaven."


     PURPOSE: Developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ where He is the center of all we do. Equipping men with a spiritual confidence and initiative to continue to grow in Christ daily.


    PARTNERSHIP: Joining hands with parishes and men's groups throughout the Joliet Diocese to help and empower men to live more fully  for God, family and the greater community 


    EMPOWERMENT: Enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of Parish men's groups and various outreach activities to help create lasting, positive change in men's lives.


    CHURCH COMMUNITY         :  Creating environments of encouragement, support, love and acceptance where men learn to value others. Supporting each other as we all become the men God is calling us to be in all aspects of life.


     


    APPROACING THE CHURCH (Many times we called this kind of thing "DID YOU KNOW" - See attached. I wrote it using info from the kickoff of this session of Fr Burke Masters.


     

  • 8:30 am Reconciliation

    Saturday Mar 5, 2022 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Mar 5, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

Sunday Mar 6, 2022

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 6, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 6, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    9:00 am Mass is open to everyone!


     


    This 9:00 am Mass also has a Liturgy of the Word for Children


    ages 3 through 1st grade.


    Children willing to participate will be called to join our adult volunteers


    right before the readings.  Parents may accompany their little one's.


    A bible story and craft will be provided, and the children will be brought back to their parents


    during the "Our Father".  For Questions about the Liturgy of the Word for Children


    otherwise knows as "Little People's Church", contact Maria Pallissard at mpallissard@mbvm.org.

  • 9:00 Family Mass

    Sunday Mar 6, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  • Little People's Church

    Sunday Mar 6, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    Little People's church is during the 9:00 am Mass.


    This program is for 3 year old's through 1st graders.


    After the opening prayer, a song will call forth the little children.


    A leader will be present to lead the little ones to the room behind the


    Mary altar.  The children will partake in a bible story and craft.


    The children will return to their parents after the Our Father in Mass.


    Parents are allowed to come back with their little one's who might be hesitant 


    to join us.


    Questions:  Contact Maria Pallissard at (815) 933-8285 ext. 326


     


     

  • 11:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 6, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass.

  • Youth Liturgy Planning Team Meeting

    Sunday Mar 6, 2022 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM

    Youth Liturgy Planning Team meets in the Parish Center and plans the Youth Masses each month.  If you are interested in joining the Youth Liturgy Planning Team contact Youth Minister Carrie Rink at crink@mbvm.org.

Monday Mar 7, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Mar 7, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Monday Mar 7, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Taize Prayer

    Monday Mar 7, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

    Everyone is welcome to join us in this Taizé Prayer which is a distinctive style of meditative prayer developed by an ecumenical community of monks in rural France. This quiet, moving reflective prayer combines elements of the Church's traditional Liturgy of the Hours with elements of contemplative meditation. 

Tuesday Mar 8, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Mar 8, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Tuesday Mar 8, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Baptism Seminar (Parish Library)

    Tuesday Mar 8, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Registration is required for the Baptism Seminar


    by calling Mary Beth at (815) 933-8286 ext. 310


    The seminar takes place in the parish library.


    Enter through the "events" door.

Wednesday Mar 9, 2022

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Mar 9, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Wednesday Mar 9, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Mar 9, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors.

  • Food Pantry

    Wednesday Mar 9, 2022 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside our Parish Offices at


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    Everyone in need is welcome!

  • Adult Choir Practice

    Wednesday Mar 9, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    If you enjoy singing, please consider joining our ADULT CHOIR.   


    We rehearse Wednesday nights, 6:30 – 7:30pm, in the church,


    and sing at various Sunday Liturgies each week,


    as well as midnight Mass for Christmas.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

Thursday Mar 10, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Mar 10, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Thursday Mar 10, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Food Pantry

    Thursday Mar 10, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside the Parish offices at 


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    If you would like to leave a donation of non-perishable food items


    You can drop them off in the plastic bin just outside our offices.

  • Children's Choir

    Thursday Mar 10, 2022 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

    Children who love to sing,


    are encouraged to join our parish Children’s Choir! 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:00pm, in the choir loft. 


    Our children will resume singing once a month at the 9:00 Mass,


    as well as the 5:00pm on Christmas Eve.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

  • Handbell Practice

    Thursday Mar 10, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Interested in ringing Handbells? 


    We have room in our Handbell Choir for a few more ringers. 


    Anyone, including children and adults,  


    who read music is encouraged to join our Handbell Choir. 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm, beginning Nov. 4.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

Friday Mar 11, 2022

  • Rosary

    Friday Mar 11, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Friday Mar 11, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Saturday Mar 12, 2022

  • Fishers of Men (FOM)

    Saturday Mar 12, 2022 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

    MBVM has a small group of men called Fishers of Men(FOM).


    They meet on Saturday morning at 7AM in the parish center


    and discuss the weekend readings as well as other spiritual items. 


    Enter through the events entrance.


    MISSION: Fishers of Men equips men of all ages to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ and better husbands, fathers and men in their local community.


    VISION: Band together as brothers in Christ to "change the world" our families, our parishes and in our communities
    throughout the Joliet Diocese. Living as leaders to promote." His kingdom come, His will be done –
    right here, right now – as in Heaven."


     PURPOSE: Developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ where He is the center of all we do. Equipping men with a spiritual confidence and initiative to continue to grow in Christ daily.


    PARTNERSHIP: Joining hands with parishes and men's groups throughout the Joliet Diocese to help and empower men to live more fully  for God, family and the greater community 


    EMPOWERMENT: Enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of Parish men's groups and various outreach activities to help create lasting, positive change in men's lives.


    CHURCH COMMUNITY         :  Creating environments of encouragement, support, love and acceptance where men learn to value others. Supporting each other as we all become the men God is calling us to be in all aspects of life.


     


    APPROACING THE CHURCH (Many times we called this kind of thing "DID YOU KNOW" - See attached. I wrote it using info from the kickoff of this session of Fr Burke Masters.


     

  • 8:30 am Reconciliation

    Saturday Mar 12, 2022 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.

  • Blood Drive

    Saturday Mar 12, 2022 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Mar 12, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

Sunday Mar 13, 2022

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 13, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 13, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    9:00 am Mass is open to everyone!


     


    This 9:00 am Mass also has a Liturgy of the Word for Children


    ages 3 through 1st grade.


    Children willing to participate will be called to join our adult volunteers


    right before the readings.  Parents may accompany their little one's.


    A bible story and craft will be provided, and the children will be brought back to their parents


    during the "Our Father".  For Questions about the Liturgy of the Word for Children


    otherwise knows as "Little People's Church", contact Maria Pallissard at mpallissard@mbvm.org.

  • Little People's Church

    Sunday Mar 13, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    Little People's church is during the 9:00 am Mass.


    This program is for 3 year old's through 1st graders.


    After the opening prayer, a song will call forth the little children.


    A leader will be present to lead the little ones to the room behind the


    Mary altar.  The children will partake in a bible story and craft.


    The children will return to their parents after the Our Father in Mass.


    Parents are allowed to come back with their little one's who might be hesitant 


    to join us.


    Questions:  Contact Maria Pallissard at (815) 933-8285 ext. 326


     


     

  • 11:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 13, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass.

  • Youth Led Liturgy (Youth Mass)

    Sunday Mar 13, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    This is our Youth Led Liturgy led by our Youth Ministry.


    Please join us for this special Mass

  • Confirmation

    Sunday Mar 13, 2022 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

    Confirmation for 8th graders.


    Questions: Contact Maria Pallissard at (815) 933-8285 ext. 326 


    email mpallissard@mbvm.org

Monday Mar 14, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Mar 14, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Monday Mar 14, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday Mar 15, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Mar 15, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Tuesday Mar 15, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday Mar 16, 2022

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Mar 16, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Wednesday Mar 16, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Mar 16, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors.

  • Food Pantry

    Wednesday Mar 16, 2022 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside our Parish Offices at


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    Everyone in need is welcome!

  • Adult Choir Practice

    Wednesday Mar 16, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    If you enjoy singing, please consider joining our ADULT CHOIR.   


    We rehearse Wednesday nights, 6:30 – 7:30pm, in the church,


    and sing at various Sunday Liturgies each week,


    as well as midnight Mass for Christmas.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

Thursday Mar 17, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Mar 17, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Thursday Mar 17, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Food Pantry

    Thursday Mar 17, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside the Parish offices at 


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    If you would like to leave a donation of non-perishable food items


    You can drop them off in the plastic bin just outside our offices.

  • Children's Choir

    Thursday Mar 17, 2022 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

    Children who love to sing,


    are encouraged to join our parish Children’s Choir! 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:00pm, in the choir loft. 


    Our children will resume singing once a month at the 9:00 Mass,


    as well as the 5:00pm on Christmas Eve.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

  • Handbell Practice

    Thursday Mar 17, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Interested in ringing Handbells? 


    We have room in our Handbell Choir for a few more ringers. 


    Anyone, including children and adults,  


    who read music is encouraged to join our Handbell Choir. 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm, beginning Nov. 4.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

  • Knights of Columbus Meeting (Parish Center)

    Thursday Mar 17, 2022 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

    Knights of Columbus typically meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month


    at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center.  If the Parish Center is busy


    they may meet in St. Viator Hall which is the room 


    behind the Mary Altar in Church.

Friday Mar 18, 2022

  • Rosary

    Friday Mar 18, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Friday Mar 18, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Youth Ministry Open Gym

    Friday Mar 18, 2022 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Saturday Mar 19, 2022

  • Fishers of Men (FOM)

    Saturday Mar 19, 2022 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

    MBVM has a small group of men called Fishers of Men(FOM).


    They meet on Saturday morning at 7AM in the parish center


    and discuss the weekend readings as well as other spiritual items. 


    Enter through the events entrance.


    MISSION: Fishers of Men equips men of all ages to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ and better husbands, fathers and men in their local community.


    VISION: Band together as brothers in Christ to "change the world" our families, our parishes and in our communities
    throughout the Joliet Diocese. Living as leaders to promote." His kingdom come, His will be done –
    right here, right now – as in Heaven."


     PURPOSE: Developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ where He is the center of all we do. Equipping men with a spiritual confidence and initiative to continue to grow in Christ daily.


    PARTNERSHIP: Joining hands with parishes and men's groups throughout the Joliet Diocese to help and empower men to live more fully  for God, family and the greater community 


    EMPOWERMENT: Enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of Parish men's groups and various outreach activities to help create lasting, positive change in men's lives.


    CHURCH COMMUNITY         :  Creating environments of encouragement, support, love and acceptance where men learn to value others. Supporting each other as we all become the men God is calling us to be in all aspects of life.


     


    APPROACING THE CHURCH (Many times we called this kind of thing "DID YOU KNOW" - See attached. I wrote it using info from the kickoff of this session of Fr Burke Masters.


     

  • 8:30 am Reconciliation

    Saturday Mar 19, 2022 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Mar 19, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

Sunday Mar 20, 2022

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 20, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 20, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    9:00 am Mass is open to everyone!


     


    This 9:00 am Mass also has a Liturgy of the Word for Children


    ages 3 through 1st grade.


    Children willing to participate will be called to join our adult volunteers


    right before the readings.  Parents may accompany their little one's.


    A bible story and craft will be provided, and the children will be brought back to their parents


    during the "Our Father".  For Questions about the Liturgy of the Word for Children


    otherwise knows as "Little People's Church", contact Maria Pallissard at mpallissard@mbvm.org.

  • Family Mass

    Sunday Mar 20, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  • Little People's Church

    Sunday Mar 20, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    Little People's church is during the 9:00 am Mass.


    This program is for 3 year old's through 1st graders.


    After the opening prayer, a song will call forth the little children.


    A leader will be present to lead the little ones to the room behind the


    Mary altar.  The children will partake in a bible story and craft.


    The children will return to their parents after the Our Father in Mass.


    Parents are allowed to come back with their little one's who might be hesitant 


    to join us.


    Questions:  Contact Maria Pallissard at (815) 933-8285 ext. 326


     


     

  • Leprechaun Hunt

    Sunday Mar 20, 2022 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

  • 11:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 20, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass.

Monday Mar 21, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Mar 21, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Monday Mar 21, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday Mar 22, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Mar 22, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Tuesday Mar 22, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday Mar 23, 2022

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Mar 23, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Wednesday Mar 23, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Mar 23, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors.

  • Food Pantry

    Wednesday Mar 23, 2022 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside our Parish Offices at


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    Everyone in need is welcome!

  • Religious Ed

    Wednesday Mar 23, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

    Religious Education Classes are held in the school building.  Form more information contact Maria Pallissard at (815) 933-8286 ext. 326 or mpallissard@mbvm.org.

  • Adult Choir Practice

    Wednesday Mar 23, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    If you enjoy singing, please consider joining our ADULT CHOIR.   


    We rehearse Wednesday nights, 6:30 – 7:30pm, in the church,


    and sing at various Sunday Liturgies each week,


    as well as midnight Mass for Christmas.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

Thursday Mar 24, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Mar 24, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Thursday Mar 24, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Food Pantry

    Thursday Mar 24, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside the Parish offices at 


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    If you would like to leave a donation of non-perishable food items


    You can drop them off in the plastic bin just outside our offices.

  • Children's Choir

    Thursday Mar 24, 2022 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

    Children who love to sing,


    are encouraged to join our parish Children’s Choir! 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:00pm, in the choir loft. 


    Our children will resume singing once a month at the 9:00 Mass,


    as well as the 5:00pm on Christmas Eve.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

  • Handbell Practice

    Thursday Mar 24, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Interested in ringing Handbells? 


    We have room in our Handbell Choir for a few more ringers. 


    Anyone, including children and adults,  


    who read music is encouraged to join our Handbell Choir. 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm, beginning Nov. 4.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

Friday Mar 25, 2022

  • Rosary

    Friday Mar 25, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Friday Mar 25, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Saturday Mar 26, 2022

  • Fishers of Men (FOM)

    Saturday Mar 26, 2022 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM

    MBVM has a small group of men called Fishers of Men(FOM).


    They meet on Saturday morning at 7AM in the parish center


    and discuss the weekend readings as well as other spiritual items. 


    Enter through the events entrance.


    MISSION: Fishers of Men equips men of all ages to be committed disciples of Jesus Christ and better husbands, fathers and men in their local community.


    VISION: Band together as brothers in Christ to "change the world" our families, our parishes and in our communities
    throughout the Joliet Diocese. Living as leaders to promote." His kingdom come, His will be done –
    right here, right now – as in Heaven."


     PURPOSE: Developing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ where He is the center of all we do. Equipping men with a spiritual confidence and initiative to continue to grow in Christ daily.


    PARTNERSHIP: Joining hands with parishes and men's groups throughout the Joliet Diocese to help and empower men to live more fully  for God, family and the greater community 


    EMPOWERMENT: Enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of Parish men's groups and various outreach activities to help create lasting, positive change in men's lives.


    CHURCH COMMUNITY         :  Creating environments of encouragement, support, love and acceptance where men learn to value others. Supporting each other as we all become the men God is calling us to be in all aspects of life.


     


    APPROACING THE CHURCH (Many times we called this kind of thing "DID YOU KNOW" - See attached. I wrote it using info from the kickoff of this session of Fr Burke Masters.


     

  • 8:30 am Reconciliation

    Saturday Mar 26, 2022 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Mar 26, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Dinner & Speaker

    Saturday Mar 26, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Sunday Mar 27, 2022

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 27, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 27, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    9:00 am Mass is open to everyone!


     


    This 9:00 am Mass also has a Liturgy of the Word for Children


    ages 3 through 1st grade.


    Children willing to participate will be called to join our adult volunteers


    right before the readings.  Parents may accompany their little one's.


    A bible story and craft will be provided, and the children will be brought back to their parents


    during the "Our Father".  For Questions about the Liturgy of the Word for Children


    otherwise knows as "Little People's Church", contact Maria Pallissard at mpallissard@mbvm.org.

  • Little People's Church

    Sunday Mar 27, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

    Little People's church is during the 9:00 am Mass.


    This program is for 3 year old's through 1st graders.


    After the opening prayer, a song will call forth the little children.


    A leader will be present to lead the little ones to the room behind the


    Mary altar.  The children will partake in a bible story and craft.


    The children will return to their parents after the Our Father in Mass.


    Parents are allowed to come back with their little one's who might be hesitant 


    to join us.


    Questions:  Contact Maria Pallissard at (815) 933-8285 ext. 326


     


     

  • 11:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Mar 27, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass.

Monday Mar 28, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Mar 28, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Monday Mar 28, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday Mar 29, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Mar 29, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Tuesday Mar 29, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday Mar 30, 2022

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Mar 30, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Wednesday Mar 30, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Mar 30, 2022 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

    Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors.

  • Food Pantry

    Wednesday Mar 30, 2022 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside our Parish Offices at


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    Everyone in need is welcome!

  • Adult Choir Practice

    Wednesday Mar 30, 2022 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

    If you enjoy singing, please consider joining our ADULT CHOIR.   


    We rehearse Wednesday nights, 6:30 – 7:30pm, in the church,


    and sing at various Sunday Liturgies each week,


    as well as midnight Mass for Christmas.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

Thursday Mar 31, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Mar 31, 2022 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM

    Come join us in praying the Rosary every morning before the 7:30 am Mass Monday through Friday with the exception of Holidays.

  • Morning Mass

    Thursday Mar 31, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM

    Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Food Pantry

    Thursday Mar 31, 2022 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

    Our Drive Through Food Pantry is located just outside the Parish offices at 


    308 E. Marsile St., Bourbonnais.


    If you would like to leave a donation of non-perishable food items


    You can drop them off in the plastic bin just outside our offices.

  • Children's Choir

    Thursday Mar 31, 2022 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM

    Children who love to sing,


    are encouraged to join our parish Children’s Choir! 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:00pm, in the choir loft. 


    Our children will resume singing once a month at the 9:00 Mass,


    as well as the 5:00pm on Christmas Eve.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org

  • Handbell Practice

    Thursday Mar 31, 2022 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Interested in ringing Handbells? 


    We have room in our Handbell Choir for a few more ringers. 


    Anyone, including children and adults,  


    who read music is encouraged to join our Handbell Choir. 


    We rehearse on Thursdays, 5:00 – 6:00pm, beginning Nov. 4.


    For more information contact Chris Lord at clord@mbvm.org