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Knights of Columbus Blood Drive

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Community Blood Drive Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus 5573

Saturday, October 19, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Cana Hall

Appointments appreciated; walk-ins welcome!

To schedule, go to https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5608810

EVERY DONOR WILL SAVE UP TO 3 LIVES!

Helpful tip:
Make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating. Please bring photo ID.

St. Mary Cemetery Decoration Guidelines

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To prepare St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery for the fall and winter season, we are asking if you wish to save your spring/summer arrangements, please remove them on or before Thursday, October 30th, 2024. Any items left will be removed.

For review, here are the guidelines for decoration placement in the cemetery:

  1. Artificial decorations are permitted.
  2. Natural flowers must be in plastic containers, clay pots, or planted in front of the marker. They may NOT exceed the width of the marker or extend farther than 12 inches out in front of the marker.
  3. Shepherd’s hooks are permitted.
  4. Glass containers are NOT permitted.
  5. Plants and decorations are NOT permitted on the sides or in the back of the marker.
  6. Bushes, trees, and evergreens are NOT permitted.
  7. Stones or rocks are NOT permitted on or around the grave.
  8. Outlining of the graves or markers with stripping border, metal frames, or stones is NOT permitted.
  9. Please refrain from placing decorations on or around the Columbarium.
  10. We regret that we cannot guarantee decorations from damage or disappearance.

If you have any questions, please contact the cemetery office at 815-436-2651 ext. 860.

Undy Sunday 2024

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Did you know that new underwear and socks are the most-requested, but least-donated items at Catholic Charities? These basic items (new underwear, warm socks, a fresh diaper) are truly treasures to those who are living in poverty.

St. Mary Immaculate Parish is helping Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet and the individuals and families they serve by collecting the following NEW items for children and adults living in low-income households:

  • Toddler/children’s underwear
  • Infant
  • Youth socks
  • Pull-ups (2T-5T)
  • Wipes
  • Diapers
  • Children’s Underwear 3T-5T
  • Socks all sizes
  • Tampons/Pads

(Please note that we are grateful for ALL donations to Undy Sunday!) 

Collection will be held in the Commons September 13 – October 20. Items may also be dropped off at Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 20 behind SMI School in the large circle drive (bus lane).

Check the Amazon Wish List and choose from a list of needed items and your donation will be sent directly to Catholic Charities to help those in need:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/MINDOXGB1I9F

If you would prefer to send a monetary donation, please mail it to:

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet/Undy Sunday
16555 Weber Road
Crest Hill, IL  60403

Monetary donations can also be made online at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the poor and vulnerable in our community!

Reverence for Life Memorial Crosses for the Unborn

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Pray the Rosary for Life at the Crosses Along Rt. 59

From September 28 through October 27, crosses will be displayed in the parkway along Route 59 in front of St. Mary Immaculate Church. These crosses will remind people driving by that each abortion ends the life of a child. In this country, in the last 51 years, abortion has ended the lives of over 63,000,000 babies.

We, in the Reverence for life Ministry, hope that you will pray for our country, our president, and for all government officials, that the hearts and minds of all would accept God in their lives and then be open to protecting ALL LIFE FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH.

Please join us to pray the “Rosary for Life” at the crosses on Sundays during October: 6, 13, 20 & 27, following the 12:15 Mass at 1:30 p.m.  We will also pray the Rosary for Life on October 19, during Make a Difference Day, at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.  Please bring your own chair.

Inquiry Night

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Come to an inquiry meeting and tell us your story.

On Tuesday, October 8th, from 7 PM to 8 PM, we have an inquiry meeting for folks interested in joining the Catholic Church or completing their Sacraments (Confirmation and Eucharist). These informal meetings are with a team of parishioners trained to listen to your story, field your questions, and orient you to the process of becoming Catholic or completing your sacraments.

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40 Days for Life

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Pray, Fast, Witness
September 25 – November 3
Prayer Vigil

You can protect preborn babies and their mothers by joining this worldwide mobilization for an end to abortion! The 40 Days for Life Campaign has inspired 1,000,000+ volunteers!

With God’s help, here are the proven results in 31 campaigns since 2007:

  • Over 24,800 babies saved from abortion
  • Over 260 abortion workers converted to follow Jesus and be Pro-Life
  • Over 150 abortion centers closed

PLEASE JOIN US for the ST MARY IMMACULATE PARISH VIGIL DATE on OCTOBER 12, anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.  We will pray the Rosary at 10:00 a.m.  Please get involved, and sign up for prayer times by visiting the website:  https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/aurorail

Vigil location:
Outside Waterleaf Women’s Center across from Planned Parenthood,
3055 E. New York Ave, Aurora

Contact the Reverence for Life Ministry Leaders with any questions:  Don Hrdlicka, 630-415-6603 or Maureen Cole, 815-353-8334

Baby Bottles for Life

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2nd Collection on October 5th & 6th

Our parish is participating in the 2024 Waterleaf Baby Bottles for Life Campaign to benefit, support, and educate pregnant women facing crisis or unintended pregnancies.  We will have a 2nd collection at all Masses on October 5 & 6.   The funds collected support the life-affirming programs and services of the Waterleaf Medical Clinic and their Aspire Education and Resource Center located in Aurora.

If you prefer to make an online donation, please go to: www.osvhub.com/smip/giving/funds/waterleaf-baby-bottles-for-life

Your support helps to continue the gift of life, love and hope!

For more information about Waterleaf, call at 630-701-6270 or visit them on the web at www.onechoiceonelife.org.