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Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church

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Events

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Solemnity of M...

4:30 pm Mass

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Feast of the E...

7:30 AM Sunday...

9:00 AM Sunday...

Little People'...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Taize Prayer

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Pastoral Counc...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Adoration of t...

Reconciliation

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Ice Skating Pa...

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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...

Little People'...

11:00 AM Sunda...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Baptism Semina...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Adoration of t...

Reconciliation

13

Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

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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...

Family Mass

Family Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Scam Protectio...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Adoration of t...

Reconciliation

20

Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

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Fishers of Men...

8:30 am Reconc...

4:30 pm Mass

Bunco Party

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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

Adoration of t...

Reconciliation

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Rosary

Morning Mass

Food Pantry

Children's Cho...

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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...

Little People'...

11:00 AM Sunda...

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Rosary

Morning Mass

     

Saturday Jan 1, 2022

  • Solemnity of Mary/New Years Day

    Saturday Jan 1, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

    Solemnity of Mary/New Year’s Day  (not a holy day of obligation)


    10:00 am Mass

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Jan 1, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

Sunday Jan 2, 2022

  • Feast of the Epiphany

    Sunday Jan 2, 2022 All day

    Regularly Scheduled Masses


    7:30 am, 9:00 am & 11:00 am

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 2, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 2, 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 Jan 2, 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 Jan 2, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

Monday Jan 3, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Jan 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

    Monday Jan 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!

  • Taize Prayer

    Monday Jan 3, 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 Jan 4, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Jan 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

    Tuesday Jan 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!

  • Pastoral Council Meeting

    Tuesday Jan 4, 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 Jan 5, 2022

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Jan 5, 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 Jan 5, 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 Jan 5, 2022 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Jan 5, 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 Jan 5, 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 Jan 5, 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 Jan 6, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Jan 6, 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 Jan 6, 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 Jan 6, 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 Jan 6, 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 Jan 6, 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 Jan 7, 2022

  • Rosary

    Friday Jan 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

    Friday Jan 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!

  • Ice Skating Party - Youth Ministry

    Friday Jan 7, 2022 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Saturday Jan 8, 2022

  • Fishers of Men (FOM)

    Saturday Jan 8, 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 Jan 8, 2022 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Jan 8, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

Sunday Jan 9, 2022

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 9, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 9, 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 Jan 9, 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 Jan 9, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

Monday Jan 10, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Jan 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

    Monday Jan 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!

Tuesday Jan 11, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Jan 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

    Tuesday Jan 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!

  • Baptism Seminar (Parish Library)

    Tuesday Jan 11, 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 Jan 12, 2022

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Jan 12, 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 Jan 12, 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 Jan 12, 2022 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Jan 12, 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 Jan 12, 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 Jan 12, 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 Jan 13, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Jan 13, 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 Jan 13, 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 Jan 13, 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 Jan 13, 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 Jan 13, 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 Jan 14, 2022

  • Rosary

    Friday Jan 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

    Friday Jan 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!

Saturday Jan 15, 2022

  • Fishers of Men (FOM)

    Saturday Jan 15, 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 Jan 15, 2022 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Jan 15, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

Sunday Jan 16, 2022

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 16, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 16, 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 Jan 16, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  • Family Mass

    Sunday Jan 16, 2022 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

  • Little People's Church

    Sunday Jan 16, 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 Jan 16, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

Monday Jan 17, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Jan 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

    Monday Jan 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!

Tuesday Jan 18, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Jan 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

    Tuesday Jan 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!

  • Scam Protection Seminar

    Tuesday Jan 18, 2022 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Wednesday Jan 19, 2022

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Jan 19, 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 Jan 19, 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 Jan 19, 2022 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Jan 19, 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 Jan 19, 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 Jan 19, 2022 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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

  • Adult Choir Practice

    Wednesday Jan 19, 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 Jan 20, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Jan 20, 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 Jan 20, 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 Jan 20, 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 Jan 20, 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 Jan 20, 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 Jan 20, 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 Jan 21, 2022

  • Rosary

    Friday Jan 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

    Friday Jan 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!

Saturday Jan 22, 2022

  • Fishers of Men (FOM)

    Saturday Jan 22, 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 Jan 22, 2022 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Jan 22, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

  • Bunco Party

    Saturday Jan 22, 2022 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Sunday Jan 23, 2022

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 23, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 23, 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 Jan 23, 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 Jan 23, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

  • Confirmation Retreat

    Sunday Jan 23, 2022 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

    Confirmation Retreat will start at the 11:00 am Mass and continue in the Parish Center and Gym.  Lunch will be provided. The retreat will end at 4:30 pm.

  • Youth Led Liturgy (Youth Mass)

    Sunday Jan 23, 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

Monday Jan 24, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Jan 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

    Monday Jan 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!

Tuesday Jan 25, 2022

  • Rosary

    Tuesday Jan 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

    Tuesday Jan 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!

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022

  • Rosary

    Wednesday Jan 26, 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 Jan 26, 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 Jan 26, 2022 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

  • Reconciliation

    Wednesday Jan 26, 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 Jan 26, 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!

Thursday Jan 27, 2022

  • Rosary

    Thursday Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 27, 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 Jan 28, 2022

  • Rosary

    Friday Jan 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

    Friday Jan 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!

Saturday Jan 29, 2022

  • Fishers of Men (FOM)

    Saturday Jan 29, 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 Jan 29, 2022 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

    Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.

  • 4:30 pm Mass

    Saturday Jan 29, 2022 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

    Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.


    Everyone is welcome!

Sunday Jan 30, 2022

  • 7:30 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 30, 2022 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM

    This early Mass has no music.

  • 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

    Sunday Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 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 Jan 30, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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

  • Catholic Schools Week Mass

    Sunday Jan 30, 2022 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

  • Youth Liturgy Planning Team Meeting

    Sunday Jan 30, 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 Jan 31, 2022

  • Rosary

    Monday Jan 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

    Monday Jan 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!