We are so grateful to all of our parishioners who donated, shared, and supported our Hope & Divine Purpose Hygiene Drive! Your generosity made a meaningful difference in the lives of young adults overcoming homelessness, human trafficking, and exploitation. The hygiene and personal care items donated will help provide essential support as they rebuild their lives, while the baby items collected were donated to the Mommy & Me Diaper Distribution Program to support mothers. Thanks to your generosity, we also raised $275, which went toward purchasing additional items from Hope & Divine Purpose’s requested list. We truly could not have done this without all of you. We are so grateful for your kindness and continued support!
Make a Difference Day is on Saturday, October 17th this year!
You can sign up now for a service project at smip.org/MaDD
There are dozens of meaningful, family-oriented service projects are offered here at SMI and all around the community. It’s also a great opportunity for everyone to come together in loving service and fellowship!
Schedule of Events:
8:30 AM Daily Mass in the Church
9:00 AM Volunteer Blessing in the Church
9:00 AM – 3:45 PM Perform your service project some time during the day
We’re also working with the Plainfield Fire Department on sensory bags for Make a Difference Day!
In the lead-up to Make a Difference Day, we’re also looking for donations of rolls of fleece in solids or fun prints for Make a Difference Day.
We are participating in making 14’ x 14” square blankets to help children at Linden Oaks relieve stress. All fleece can be dropped off in the commons now through October 11th. A donation of 1 yard will make 8 squares or donation of 2 yards will make 20 squares with less waste.
We are also looking for a volunteer painter or 2 to paint the Stations of the Cross and Benches in that area. Must be very meticulous when painting. Please consider helping “to shoulder a piece of the load” on our journey and support of our great parish. We have paint/stain already for this project. Interested? Have Questions?
Questions about the fleece donations or about MADD contact: Pam Angelus 815-436-2651 Ext. 849 or pangelus@smip.org
Do you have a hidden talent you would like to share with us on Make a Difference Day?
Looking for a volunteer painter or 2 to paint the Stations of the Cross and Benches in that area. Must be very meticulous when painting. Please consider helping “to shoulder a piece of the load” on our journey and support of our great parish.
We have paint/stain already for this project. Interested? Have Questions? Contact: Pam Angelus 815-436-2651 x849 or pangelus@smip.org.
Our choir members are all dedicated volunteers from our very own parish community. We sing and make music because we love to. We praise the Lord with our music because we love Him. God has given us the gift of music and music has the unique ability to touch hearts, to draw out emotions and to change lives. Join the choir and see how it changes you!
The Grace Notes choir is open to all those high school age and beyond.
Choir season starts September 9th, 2026.
Rehearsals: Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Choir sings 9:00 AM Mass on most Sunday mornings.
No auditions – just come – MEN this means you, too!
Contact Heather Roerig at hroerig@smip.org for more informatrion.
The Lord desires that we sing praises to Him! Come to one rehearsal, experience one Mass with us, you will want to stay!
Faith Formation is in need of Catechists and Mentors for the 2026-2027 school year. Religious Education classes are for students in Kindergarten – 12th grade. Classes meet weekly from September through end of April/beginning of May.
All training, materials, and supplies are provided for you along with support throughout the year.
If you are interested or have questions contact Anna at ataylor@smip.org or Bridgett at bmelzacki@smip.org. You are also welcome to come into the Faith Formation office to talk with us.
The Parish Garden is ready to start sharing! Starting on Sunday 7/19 the parish garden will be starting to share the variety of vegetables and herbs that we are growing this year. Please stop by the garden table located in the commons following Mass and every Sunday till the Garden closes.
When the Garden was started by Fr. John Regan in 2023, his goal along with the Garden Ministry team was the idea of sharing the produce. So, if you have vegetables or herbs that you would like to share please consider sharing with other parishioners at St. Mary’s. We would love to help you share your vegetables! Please drop off on Sunday mornings for the Garden Table.
In addition, we are looking for Parishioners who love to bake and would be willing to help donate to our garden table with some baked goodies for parishioners to purchase. If you have questions, please contact Robin Contreras at 815-814-8457 or rawc530@yahoo.com or stop by the Garden Table to sign up for a date.
