Category: Parish News

The Council of Catholic Women would like to THANK everyone from the parish and the school for supporting our Bake Sale & Raffle. Some donated prizes or bakery goods, some helped by being there and so many of you supported us by buying our bakery goods and/or raffle tickets. Our fundraiser was a success because of all of you!

We would like to congratulate the winners of our raffle!

BACKROADS Gift Basket – Lori R
Wildcraft Knife Set – Michele Robert
Coffee Tumblers, Coffee & Panera Gift Card – Judy Jordan
Tabletop Patio Heater with Propane – Tom Brady
Advent Lotto Ticket Wreath – Margie Kosinski
Grilling Tool Set & Skewers – Dee Kovas
Leather Tote Bag, Towel, Acorns & Gift Cards – Dorothy Curry
Spa Gift Basket & Cross – Paula Bruno

THANK YOU  –  THANK YOU  –  THANK YOU  

Any questions, please contact:
Grace Blaszak at 773-727-0237 or Karen Grygiel at 779-233-7273

SIMBANG GABI, meaning “Night Mass”, is a devotional nine-day series of Masses practiced by Catholics in the Philippines in anticipation of Christmas.

Its history dates back to 1669 during the early days of Christianity in the Philippines. The Novena Masses are held in the early mornings (typically at 4am) as a compromise for farmers, who began work before sunrise to avoid the midday heat. This treasured tradition has an important role in Philippine culture and symbolizes sharing and community.

St. Mary Immaculate will host the 1^st night of Simbang Gabi on Sunday, December 14 at 5:00 PM in the Church. All parishioners are invited and welcome! Fellowship with free food will immediately follow in the gym. Mark your calendars and join us for this joyful celebration as we wait for the coming of our Savior’s birth.

Please contact Carlyn Tran (708)227-6248 carlyn.siwa@gmail.com from the Filipino Ministry for any questions!

The Saint Anne Sewing Angels are back!  Members of this ministry will be available to mend or repair your clothing items on Saturday, December 13, 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 2^nd Saturday of the month. Check the parish bulletin, website, etc. for future dates.

Contact Mary Beth Perkins at maperkins58@hotmail.com with any questions.

A limited amount of blessed opłatki is now available at the Commons Reception Desk.

Opłatki, meaning “holy bread,” are large, thin, rectangular wafers which are embossed with figures of the Christ Child or other Nativity scenes. The breaking of the Christmas wafer is a custom that began in Poland in the 10th century.

Traditionally, on Christmas Eve, it is shared by family members and friends who offer each other good wishes and blessings.

Start or continue this holiday tradition. Donations are always appreciated. 

ATTENTION SENIORS! 

 Our December luncheon is going to be our Christmas party! RESERVE NOW!

When: Wed. Dec. 10, 11:00 AM, Cana Hall
What: A superb Christmas lunch catered by renowned Lee n Eddies: turkey, ham & all the fixings, Christmas music

$25/person (a really good value) – Cash or check made out to St. Mary’s Seniors

Reservation/payment forms are available in the Commons

Questions? Contact Paul @ 630-464-7434

SMIP 4th Annual Comedy/Trivia Night!

Enjoy a night of fellowship, Trivia, Comedy, and AFFORDABLE food and drinks.

Saturday, February 7th in the SMIP Gym. 15629 Illinois Rte 59, in Plainfield.

Doors open at 5:00 PM with Trivia starting at 6:00 PM!

$100 for your 6-8 person team.

CASH Prizes for TOP TEAMS! Door Prizes! Basket Raffles! Table Theme Contest! MORE TRIVIA! AND Not so great comedy!

Register at: www.smip.org/trivianight

Sponsored by the SMI Fishers of Men

Questions? Call/Text Matt Trusk at 630.738.0081