Events
December 2021
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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1 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Reconciliation
Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors. Food Pantry
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
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 Adult Christmas Choir Practice
| 2 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Advent Series
Food Pantry
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
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 Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Handbell Practice
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 Rosary
| 3 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! BUNCO
| 4 Fishers of Men (FOM)
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 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
Reconciliation will take place in the confessional. 4:30 pm Mass
Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday. Everyone is welcome! | |||
5 7:30 AM Sunday Mass
This early Mass has no music. 9:00 AM Sunday Mass
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
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
Breakfast with Santa!
11:00 AM Sunday Mass
Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass. Youth Liturgy Planning Team Meeting
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. Small Group Meeting (Parish Library)
Small Group Meeting discussion covering the Mass by "Be Formed" If interested in joining this group contact Julie Worby at (815) 933-8285 ext. 315. | 6 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Taize Prayer
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. | 7 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Pastoral Council Meeting
Parish Pastoral Council meetings are held monthly. To learn more about our parish pastoral council and to view our parish council meeting minutes | 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception
This is a Holy Day of Obligation Mass times: 7:30 am 1:45 pm (School Mass) 6:00 pm Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Reconciliation
Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors. Food Pantry
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
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 Adult Christmas Choir Practice
| 9 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Advent Series
Food Pantry
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
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 Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Handbell Practice
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 Rosary
| 10 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! | 11 Fishers of Men (FOM)
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 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
Reconciliation will take place in the confessional. 4:30 pm Mass
Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday. Everyone is welcome! Youth Ministry Movie Night Gift Exchange
Youth Ministry Christmas Movie Night/White Elephant Gift Exchange. |
12 7:30 AM Sunday Mass
This early Mass has no music. 9:00 AM Sunday Mass
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
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
Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass. Youth Led Liturgy (Youth Mass)
This is our Youth Led Liturgy led by our Youth Ministry. Please join us for this special Mass Youth Ministry Christmas Cards Night
Youth Ministry Mini-MOSH - Make Christmas Cards for Nursing Homes/Seniors (Cookie's and Free T-shirt) | 13 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! | 14 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Baptism Seminar (Parish Library)
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. | 15 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Reconciliation
Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors. Food Pantry
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
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
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 Adult Christmas Choir Practice
| 16 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Advent Series
Food Pantry
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
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 Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Handbell Practice
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 Rosary
Knights of Columbus Meeting (Parish Center)
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. | 17 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! | 18 Fishers of Men (FOM)
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 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
Reconciliation will take place in the confessional. 4:30 pm Mass
Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday. Everyone is welcome! |
19 7:30 AM Sunday Mass
This early Mass has no music. 9:00 AM Sunday Mass
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
Little People's Church
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
Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass. | 20 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Church decorating
We need volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas on Monday, December 20th, Tuesday, December 21st and Wednesday (if needed) December 22nd. We also need volunteers to help decorate the Gym on Wednesday, December 22nd at Noon. Come if you are available. We could all the help we can get. Thank you! | 21 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Church decorating
We need volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas on Monday, December 20th, Tuesday, December 21st and Wednesday (if needed) December 22nd. We also need volunteers to help decorate the Gym on Wednesday, December 22nd at Noon. Come if you are available. We could all the help we can get. Thank you! | 22 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Church decorating
We need volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas on Monday, December 20th, Tuesday, December 21st and Wednesday (if needed) December 22nd. We also need volunteers to help decorate the Gym on Wednesday, December 22nd at Noon. Come if you are available. We could all the help we can get. Thank you! Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Reconciliation
Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors. Reconciliation Extended
Food Pantry
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
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 Adult Christmas Choir Practice
| 23 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Food Pantry
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
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 Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Handbell Practice
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 Rosary
| 24 Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Masses: Gym: 3:00 pm Church: 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, Midnight Morning Mass
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! | 25 Christmas Day
Christmas Day Masses: Church: 8:00 am & 10:00 am There will be NO Saturday night 4:30 pm Mass on Christmas Day. Fishers of Men (FOM)
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 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.
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26 7:30 AM Sunday Mass
This early Mass has no music. 9:00 AM Sunday Mass
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
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
Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass. | 27 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! | 28 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! | 29 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Food Pantry
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
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 | 30 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! Food Pantry
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
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
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 Rosary
| 31 Rosary
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
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am. Everyone is welcome! New Years Eve - Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary
Solemnity of Mary/New Year’s Day (not a holy day of obligation) 4:30 pm Mass |
Wednesday Dec 1, 2021
Rosary
Wednesday Dec 1, 2021 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 Dec 1, 2021 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 Dec 1, 2021 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reconciliation
Wednesday Dec 1, 2021 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 Dec 1, 2021 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 Dec 1, 2021 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
Adult Christmas Choir Practice
Wednesday Dec 1, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Thursday Dec 2, 2021
Rosary
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 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 Dec 2, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Everyone is welcome!
Advent Series
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Food Pantry
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 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 Dec 2, 2021 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
Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Handbell Practice
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 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
Rosary
Thursday Dec 2, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Rosary is prayed in the Church or in the Grotto weather permitting.
Friday Dec 3, 2021
Rosary
Friday Dec 3, 2021 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 Dec 3, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Everyone is welcome!
BUNCO
Friday Dec 3, 2021 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday Dec 4, 2021
Fishers of Men (FOM)
Saturday Dec 4, 2021 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 Dec 4, 2021 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.
4:30 pm Mass
Saturday Dec 4, 2021 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.
Everyone is welcome!
Sunday Dec 5, 2021
7:30 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 5, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM
This early Mass has no music.
9:00 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 5, 2021 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 Dec 5, 2021 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
Breakfast with Santa!
Sunday Dec 5, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
11:00 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 5, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass.
Youth Liturgy Planning Team Meeting
Sunday Dec 5, 2021 12:12 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.
Small Group Meeting (Parish Library)
Sunday Dec 5, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Small Group Meeting discussion covering the Mass by "Be Formed" If interested in joining this group contact Julie Worby at (815) 933-8285 ext. 315.
Monday Dec 6, 2021
Rosary
Monday Dec 6, 2021 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 Dec 6, 2021 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 Dec 6, 2021 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 Dec 7, 2021
Rosary
Tuesday Dec 7, 2021 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 Dec 7, 2021 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 Dec 7, 2021 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
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021 All day
This is a Holy Day of Obligation
Mass times:
7:30 am
1:45 pm (School Mass)
6:00 pm
Rosary
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021 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 Dec 8, 2021 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 Dec 8, 2021 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reconciliation
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021 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 Dec 8, 2021 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 Dec 8, 2021 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
Adult Christmas Choir Practice
Wednesday Dec 8, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Thursday Dec 9, 2021
Rosary
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 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 Dec 9, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Everyone is welcome!
Advent Series
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Food Pantry
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 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 Dec 9, 2021 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
Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Handbell Practice
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 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
Rosary
Thursday Dec 9, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Rosary is prayed in the Church or in the Grotto weather permitting.
Friday Dec 10, 2021
Rosary
Friday Dec 10, 2021 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 Dec 10, 2021 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 Dec 11, 2021
Fishers of Men (FOM)
Saturday Dec 11, 2021 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 Dec 11, 2021 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.
4:30 pm Mass
Saturday Dec 11, 2021 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.
Everyone is welcome!
Youth Ministry Movie Night Gift Exchange
Saturday Dec 11, 2021 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Youth Ministry Christmas Movie Night/White Elephant Gift Exchange.
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
7:30 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 12, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM
This early Mass has no music.
9:00 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 12, 2021 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 Dec 12, 2021 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 Dec 12, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass.
Youth Led Liturgy (Youth Mass)
Sunday Dec 12, 2021 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
Youth Ministry Christmas Cards Night
Sunday Dec 12, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Youth Ministry Mini-MOSH - Make Christmas Cards for Nursing Homes/Seniors (Cookie's and Free T-shirt)
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Rosary
Monday Dec 13, 2021 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 Dec 13, 2021 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 Dec 14, 2021
Rosary
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021 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 Dec 14, 2021 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 Dec 14, 2021 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 Dec 15, 2021
Rosary
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 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 Dec 15, 2021 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 Dec 15, 2021 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reconciliation
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 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 Dec 15, 2021 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 Dec 15, 2021 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 Dec 15, 2021 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
Adult Christmas Choir Practice
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Rosary
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 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 Dec 16, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Everyone is welcome!
Advent Series
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Food Pantry
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 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 Dec 16, 2021 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
Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Handbell Practice
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 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
Rosary
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Rosary is prayed in the Church or in the Grotto weather permitting.
Knights of Columbus Meeting (Parish Center)
Thursday Dec 16, 2021 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 Dec 17, 2021
Rosary
Friday Dec 17, 2021 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 Dec 17, 2021 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 Dec 18, 2021
Fishers of Men (FOM)
Saturday Dec 18, 2021 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 Dec 18, 2021 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Reconciliation will take place in the confessional.
4:30 pm Mass
Saturday Dec 18, 2021 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Join us for 4:30 pm Mass every Saturday.
Everyone is welcome!
Sunday Dec 19, 2021
7:30 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 19, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM
This early Mass has no music.
9:00 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 19, 2021 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 Dec 19, 2021 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Little People's Church
Sunday Dec 19, 2021 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 Dec 19, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Rosary
Monday Dec 20, 2021 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 Dec 20, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Everyone is welcome!
Church decorating
Monday Dec 20, 2021 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
We need volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas on Monday, December 20th, Tuesday, December 21st and Wednesday (if needed) December 22nd. We also need volunteers to help decorate the Gym on Wednesday, December 22nd at Noon. Come if you are available. We could all the help we can get. Thank you!
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Rosary
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021 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 Dec 21, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Everyone is welcome!
Church decorating
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
We need volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas on Monday, December 20th, Tuesday, December 21st and Wednesday (if needed) December 22nd. We also need volunteers to help decorate the Gym on Wednesday, December 22nd at Noon. Come if you are available. We could all the help we can get. Thank you!
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Rosary
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 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 Dec 22, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Everyone is welcome!
Church decorating
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
We need volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas on Monday, December 20th, Tuesday, December 21st and Wednesday (if needed) December 22nd. We also need volunteers to help decorate the Gym on Wednesday, December 22nd at Noon. Come if you are available. We could all the help we can get. Thank you!
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reconciliation
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Reconciliation will take place in the Confessional in the back of church just inside the front doors.
Reconciliation Extended
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Food Pantry
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 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 Dec 22, 2021 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
Adult Christmas Choir Practice
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Rosary
Thursday Dec 23, 2021 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 Dec 23, 2021 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 Dec 23, 2021 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 Dec 23, 2021 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
Children's Christmas Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Dec 23, 2021 4:15 PM to 5:00 PM
Handbell Practice
Thursday Dec 23, 2021 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
Rosary
Thursday Dec 23, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Rosary is prayed in the Church or in the Grotto weather permitting.
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Christmas Eve
Friday Dec 24, 2021 All day
Christmas Eve Masses:
Gym: 3:00 pm
Church: 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm, Midnight
Morning Mass
Friday Dec 24, 2021 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 Dec 25, 2021
Christmas Day
Saturday Dec 25, 2021 All day
Christmas Day Masses:
Church: 8:00 am & 10:00 am
There will be NO Saturday night 4:30 pm Mass on Christmas Day.
Fishers of Men (FOM)
Saturday Dec 25, 2021 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.
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
7:30 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 26, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:15 AM
This early Mass has no music.
9:00 AM Sunday Mass
Sunday Dec 26, 2021 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 Dec 26, 2021 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 Dec 26, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Everyone is welcome to join us for 11:00 am Mass.
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Rosary
Monday Dec 27, 2021 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 Dec 27, 2021 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 Dec 28, 2021
Rosary
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021 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 Dec 28, 2021 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 Dec 29, 2021
Rosary
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021 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 Dec 29, 2021 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 Dec 29, 2021 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Food Pantry
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021 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 Dec 29, 2021 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 Dec 30, 2021
Rosary
Thursday Dec 30, 2021 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 Dec 30, 2021 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 Dec 30, 2021 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 Dec 30, 2021 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 Dec 30, 2021 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
Rosary
Thursday Dec 30, 2021 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Rosary is prayed in the Church or in the Grotto weather permitting.
Friday Dec 31, 2021
Rosary
Friday Dec 31, 2021 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 Dec 31, 2021 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM
Join us for Morning Mass every weekday from 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Everyone is welcome!
New Years Eve - Vigil of the Solemnity of Mary
Friday Dec 31, 2021 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Solemnity of Mary/New Year’s Day (not a holy day of obligation)
4:30 pm Mass