Are you looking to become one of our Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion or Lectors?
We are holding a training on March 10th from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the church for those interested. If you are would like to join these wonderful ministries or have any questions, please contact Denise Rowan at drowan@smip.org or call the parish office to sign up.
The Reverence for Life Ministry would like to invite each parishioner to do something special. We all pray for loved ones, friends and members of our family. But now we are asking you to pray for two new persons. The first is someone you don’t know and will never meet. The second person is someone who is not even born yet. The first is a woman who will decide whether or not to choose life. The second is her unborn baby.
The ministry is asking you to spiritually adopt an unborn baby, name this baby, then pray daily for the mother and her child for nine months from March 25 (Feast of the Annunciation) to December 25 (Christmas Day):
“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.”
Ministry members will be in the Commons on March 21-22, handing out flyers with the daily prayer, “Watch Me Grow” brochures, and baby feet pins. Information will also be available in the Narthex, to help you spiritually adopt your baby. Be sure to keep an eye on the bulletin to see how your spiritually adopted child is growing each month.
During your earthly life this spiritually adopted child of yours will be known only to God, but in the world to come it is hoped that you will meet the souls your prayers saved and spend eternal happiness with them.
Members of this ministry will be available to mend or repair your clothing items on Saturday, March 14, in the St. Anne Room. Repair drop off will be from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Pick up by noon.
Please make sure that all items are clean. They ask that even new clothing be washed, and that all price/vendor tags be removed.
The Sewing Angels will regularly be onsite for clothing repairs on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Check the parish bulletin, website, etc. for future dates.
Contact Mary Beth Perkins at maperkins58@hotmail.com with any questions.
Acompáñanos a una noche divertida y especial donde compartiremos una cena, bailaremos y celebraremos la hermosa comunidad en la que seguimos creciendo juntos. Los fondos recaudados en nuestro Baile ayudarán a continuar ofreciendo programas de evangelización como Rescate y Alpha, así como eventos especiales durante el año como el Viacrucis, la Pastorela Navideña, las Posadas y nuestra celebración en honor a la Virgen María.
Mientras que nuestra familia parroquial sigue creciendo, también crecen las necesidades que implica organizar eventos y crear espacios accesibles para todos. Tu boleto apoya directamente el trabajo que mantiene estos programas vivos y disponibles para nuestra comunidad. Ven a celebrar, convivir y ser parte de algo que fortalece nuestra fe y nuestra comunidad. ¡Te esperamos!
Sabado, marzo 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Gimnasio: 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL
Preventa: $30
Puerta: $40
Incluye cena y refresco
Habra venta de botanas y bebidas alcoholicas.
Join us for a fun and meaningful evening where we will eat, dance, and celebrate the beautiful community we continue to grow together. The funds raised at our Evening Dance will help us continue offering evangelization programs such as Rescate and Alpha, along with special annual events like the Viacrucis, Christmas Pastorela, Posadas, and our celebration honoring the Virgin Mary.
As our church family continues to grow, so do the needs that come with organizing events and creating welcoming spaces for everyone. Your ticket directly supports the work that keeps these programs alive and available to our community. Come celebrate, connect, and be part of something that strengthens our faith and community. We can’t wait to see you there!
Saturday, March 21, 2026
6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Gym: 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield, IL
Presale: $30
At Door: $40
Includes food & drinks
Snacks and alcoholic beverages for sale.
We are seeking a full-time Liturgy Coordinator at St. Mary Immaculate Parish. Candidates should be living in full sacramental communion with the Catholic Church. Bachelor’s degree, along with advanced level of liturgy certification preferred.
Key responsibilities include scheduling and training liturgical volunteers, and coordinating details for parish Masses, including extended Christmas and Easter schedule. The Liturgy Coordinator is also responsible for management of the church environment and Adoration Chapel.
Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, coupled with strong organizational habits that will allow him/her to be successful in overseeing the entire program’s needs from planning and recruitment to training. Coordination and collaboration with other staff members, parish clergy, and visiting clergy is crucial.
Since this position revolves around liturgy, hours include Saturday and Sunday when Mass is taking place, Monday for the Liturgy Department meeting, Friday for weekend preparation, and one additional weekday. The person in this position will have two days off during the week.
For a full job description, see below. Please send resume and cover letter to Laura Van Ham at lvanham@smip.org.
Themes – John 15 – Adoration – Anima Christi – Galatians 2
6:30 – 6:35 PM – Intro and Welcome
6:35 – 7:10 PM – Talk/Guided Meditation
7:15 – 8:30 PM – Adoration – with Praise and Worship Music in English and Spanish
7:30 – 8:30 PM – Confessions available in English and Spanish
8:20 PM – Benediction
Themes – Luke 1, Luke 15 – Confession – Divine Mercy Chaplet – Forgiving others
6:30 – 6:35 PM – Intro and Welcome (Fr. John Horan)
6:35 – 7:10 PM – Talk/Guided Meditation
7:15 – 8:30 PM – Adoration – with Praise and Worship Music in English
7:30 – 8:30 PM – Confessions available in English
8:20 PM – Benediction
Our topic for our March meeting will be “Women’s Role in the Catholic Church” presented by Beata Moberg. This topic has a substantially important meaning this month as we will be choosing our choice of Women of the Year to be honored and represent St. Mary Immaculate at a special Mass at the Cathedral in April. The woman that is chosen should be an active, dedicated member of our CCW, spiritual, is serving or has served in our parish, community and family life.
We will also be having our monthly business meeting, a “Make & Take” with Joanne Pawlowski and a preview of the Spring musical, Addam’s Family Jr., presented by the school children of SMI. Refreshments, provided by members, will also be served.
We invite and welcome all women to join us. We share in the love of Christ, fellowship and service to our parish.
Thursday, March 5th – 12:30 PM – Faith Sharing/Harvester Rooms
For more information: Grace Blaszak at 773.727.0237 or gblaszak@sbcglobal.net
February 18 – March 29
You can protect mothers and childrenby joining this worldwide mobilization to pray, fast and witness for an end to abortion! Through prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils, and community outreach, 40 Days for Life has inspired 1,000,000+ volunteers in 71 nations!
With God’s help, here are the proven results in 34 coordinated campaigns:
• Over 26,000 babies saved from abortion
• Over 270 abortion workers converted
• Over 180 abortion centers closed
PLEASE JOIN US for the ST MARY IMMACULATE PARISH VIGIL DATE on MARCH 14, anytime between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM. We will pray the Rosary at 10:00 AM. Sign up for the SMI March 14 prayer times, or prayer times on any day during the campaign, by visiting the 40 Days for Life website: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/aurorail or http://40daysforlife.com/es/Aurorail (Spanish)
Vigil location: Outside Waterleaf Women’s Center across from Planned Parenthood, 3055 E. New York Ave, Aurora – Park behind Auto Zone
Contact the 40 Days for Life local contact, Pat Burke, at pburke14@live.com with any questions.
FEED THE NEED!
Saturday, March 7, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Feed My Starving Children MobilePack Event
Benedictine University in Lisle
Shifts are full, but there are 20 Spots reserved for SMI!
Send your name and email address to Laura Van Ham at LVanham@smip.org by
March 4. First 20 to respond will be signed up for the event.
