Immaculate
Conception Parish
110 South School Street
Braidwood, IL 60408
www.icparishbraidwood.org
Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Parish
195 South Kankakee Street
Coal City, IL 60416
www.stmaryassumptionparish.org
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Lowly Servants Rejoice!
This Sunday we celebrate another of the events that people would like to have seen firsthand. Some traditions say that
Mary was taken into heaven before she died; others that immediately after death, she was taken to heaven. The point was
that Mary did not have to wait for her resurrection; it happened at the end of her life on earth. Catholics have believed this
from the beginning of the Church, because it was thought that God would not let the body that had brought Christ into the
world undergo the corruption of death. But there are reasons closer to home that we celebrate the Assumption.
The second reading assures us that while everyone will someday die, “in Christ shall all be brought to life.” Jesus was the
first to be raised from the dead by the Father, but not the last. Mary in the scriptures is a symbol of all believers, so we know
that God raised her to show us that we too will be raised.
Now some might argue that since Mary was free from sin, she deserved to be taken up, but none of us can claim the same
privilege. But Mary would not say that she deserved it. Instead, she calls herself a “lowly servant” and praises God for his mer-
cy, a gift that God gives to “those who fear him in every generation.” And so we celebrate because we are sinners who have
received God’s mercy. We too are “lowly servants” who can bring Christ into the world through our love, kindness, joy, or
good example.
We also celebrate this feast because Mary in heaven shares the love and joy that Jesus has for his followers. Catholics are
sometimes accused of praying to Mary as if she were equal to God. Actually, we ask her intercession for our needs. But what-
ever you call it, we know that Mary is alive in Christ. We trust that Mary wants to help us in any way she can. She reminds us
that love does not end with death. And so we can confidently ask her intercession for our needs.
Tom Schmidt, Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.
Fun Historical Fact About Assumption Church
Did you know that Assumption Church’s original church
building was dedicated on this exact date 129 years ago?
Although our church was dedicated on the Feast of the
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15, 1892,
our parish was established prior to the dedication of our
original church building, when we received our first pastor in
1889. So much has changed in 129 years, but our original
church building still remains as a reminder of those that
have passed through its doors over the years and continues
to be a welcoming presence for future generations to come.
-Photo courtesy of Coal City Public Library District
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This weekend we have the special blessing of celebrating
the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The teaching regarding the dogma of the Assumption is that
our Blessed Mother, at the end of her life on earth, was given
the special favor of God to be taken into Heaven, body and
soul. Her body never suffered the corruption or decay that
normally accompanies death. In November of 1950, Pope St.
Pius XII proclaimed the doctrine (teaching) of the Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary to be a dogma. When a teaching
of the Church is raised to the level of being a dogma all
Catholics are bound to accept and believe in that teaching as
a matter of Faith – even if we do not completely understand
it.
This dogma is like a bow on the gift that is our Blessed
Mother. The other dogmas of Our Blessed Mother all speak
to the special role that she has had in the life of the Catholic
Church and all of Christianity. The dogmas of Our Lady are
as follows:
- Mary is the Mother of God
- Mary was a perpetual, sinless Virgin throughout her life
- Mary was Immaculately Conceived in the womb of
St. Anne
- The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into
Heaven, body and soul
Each of these dogmas are accepted as blessings from God
that came to Mary because, as a young Jewish girl, she
agreed to say yes to God’s plan for her and the world. Being
conceived without Original Sin (Immaculate Conception) and
never sinning during her life while remaining a virgin
throughout her life allowed her to be the perfect vessel,
unstained and untouched, to bring Jesus, our Savior, into the
world. Her “yes” to the Angel Gabriel set the stage for the
Second Person of the Blessed Trinity to take on our human
nature through the power of the Holy Spirit within her womb.
Because God knows all things, He knew that Mary would
say yes, even though she could have said “no.” Because she
said yes, God found favor with her and bestowed these bless-
ings on her. After faithfully serving God in this life, it is fitting
that He would allow her to be assumed into heaven without
suffering the ravages of death. There is much more that we
could say and learn about the Marian dogmas. Today, let us
give thanks God for the gift of our Blessed Mother and re-
joice in her glorious Assumption into Heaven!
In Christ,
Deacon Bill
2021 – 2022 Family Faith Formation
AP & IC Student & Parent Sessions
Please visit our online Faith Formation page to
register for either the Sunday or Thursday sessions
Sunday Schedule Thursday Schedule
9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. (6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.)
September 26, 2021 September 30, 2021
October 17, 2021 October 21, 2021
November 14, 2021 November 18, 2021
December 12, 2021 December 16, 2021
January 9, 2022 January 13, 2022
February 13, 2022 February 17, 2022
March 13, 2022 March 17, 2022
April 10, 2022 April 14, 2022
May 1, 2022 May 5, 2022
We are in need of Catechists for Grades K through 8
and wish to have an adult assistant for the parent
sessions. If you are ambitious and willing to teach
at both sessions, Sunday and Thursday, you will
certainly gain additional graces! Please prayerfully
consider helping in this most important ministry. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact Deacon Bill. God bless you for your faithful-
ness and your help!
Blessed are
you among
women,
and blessed
is the fruit of
your womb.
— Luke 1:42
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Thursday, April 22nd
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2021 Catholic Ministries Annual Appeal Update
(as of August 8, 2021)
Assumption Parish
Goal: $35,000
Amount Pledged: $28,593
Amount Paid: $27,023
Number of Donors: 159
Immaculate Conception Parish
Goal: $9,900
Amount Pledged: $12,434
Amount Paid: $10,784
Number of Donors: 47
Thank you to everyone who has already pledged a gift for this year’s annual appeal! For those that still wish to donate, pledge envelopes may still be returned directly to the Diocese via USPS. Secure online gifts can
also be made at jolietdioceseappeal.org, or text DONATE to
(815) 205-1949.
Thank you for your generosity!
Prayer List
In Your Charity, please Pray for the Sick of
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and
Immaculate Conception Parishes:
Sharee Beeler, Ed Berta, Charlie Boyd, Jadira Carraznc, Tom
Chasensky, Ryan Collins, Lucille Edgar, Alice Faletti, Melissa
Fasig, Marjorie Flynn, Katie Hakey, David Hiller, Sue Kelleher,
Emily Larson, Frank Lestina, Jessica Malkowski, Mary Mallaney,
Colleen Michalowski, James Meyers, Mary Passafiume,
Brian Pope, Divya, Deepa, & Teresa Sathyan,
Marilee Schaefer, Arlette Testa, Charlotte Shelly Woodyard
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — The vision concerning the woman
clothed with the sun (Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab).
Psalm — The queen stands at your right hand, arrayed in
gold (Psalm 45).
Second Reading — Christ, the firstfruits; then those who
belong to him (1 Corinthians 15:20-27).
Gospel — Mary praises God in the Magnificat
(Luke 1:39-56).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday: Jgs 2:11-19; Ps 106:34-37, 39-40, 43ab, 44;
Mt 19:16-22
Tuesday: Jgs 6:11-24a; Ps 85:9, 11-14; Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday: Jgs 9:6-15; Ps 21:2-7; Mt 20:1-16
Thursday: Jgs 11:29-39a; Ps 40:5, 7-10; Mt 22:1-14
Friday: Ru 1:1, 3-6, 14b-16, 22; Ps 146:5-10; Mt 22:34-40
Saturday: Ru 2:1-3, 8-11; 4:13-17; Ps 128:1b-5;
Mt 23:1-12
Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Ps 34:2-3, 16-21;
Eph 5:21-32 [2a, 25-32]; Jn 6:60-69
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass ©
1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation.
All rights reserved.
THE DESTINY OF ALL MORTAL FLESH
The celebration of today’s feast on a Sunday is unusual
on our Roman Catholic calendar. Our observance of the
Lord’s Day is held in such high esteem that few other
feasts replace it. Occasionally there is a feast—usually of
one of the saints—in which the saving power of God in
Christ is so uniquely focused that the Roman rite deems
it worthy of celebration on the Lord’s Day. Today is such
a feast. Yet some are surprised at the brevity of the dog-
ma in its entirety: “We pronounce, declare and define it
to be a divinely revealed dogma: that the Immaculate
Mother of God, the ever Virgin Mary having completed
the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and
soul to heavenly glory.” The Roman Catholic Church
never defined any specifics or particulars about the
event itself. It is not in the scriptures. There are no verifi-
able eyewitness accounts. At its core, the dogma reveals
in Mary the destiny of all mortal flesh, and reinforces
our creedal belief in resurrection of the body. This feast
strengthens our faith, defined last week in Hebrews as
the realization of things hoped for. We find, in Mary,
that realization of what we all hope for, what Paul today
affirms: “In Christ shall all be brought to life” (1 Corinthi-
ans 15:22).
—Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
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Prayer of the Faithful
August 15, 2021
Ascension of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Salvation and power have come through
Jesus Christ, son of Mary. Let us pray for
all who flee to God in the midst of their
needs and burdens.
For the Church as we continue to say “yes” to the work
of God in the world, let us pray to the Lord.
For peace in the world and for all who have suffered
under the burdens of conflict, violence, and division, let
us pray to the Lord.
For the unborn, the elderly, and all in between, that the
dignity of their lives may proclaim the greatness of the
Lord, let us pray to the Lord.
For those who are proud and self-centered, that they
will make time in their lives for the needs of others, let
us pray to the Lord.
For all women who are pregnant, and for the health and
well-being of the children they will bear, let us pray to
the Lord.
For all those who are sick, for all who suffer from COVID
-19, and for all who have died, especially N., N., and N.,
let us pray to the Lord.
For all the prayers that we hold in the silence of our
hearts; for all our intentions spoken and unspoken, let
us pray to the Lord.
O God of all generations,
you have mercy on all who fear you.
Hear these our prayers
and grant that we may share eternal life
with Mary and all the apostles and saints.
We ask this through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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April 25th
FEAST OF FAITH The Shape of the Eucharistic Prayer
Our Eucharistic Prayers originated in the traditional
Jewish meal prayers known as berakah, which were
prayers of thanksgiving used at meals. Over the centu-
ries, the Christian thanksgiving, or Eucharist, gradually
took shape. While in the East the Eucharistic Prayers
(called anaphora) took many forms, in the Roman
Church there was for many centuries just one Eucharis-
tic Prayer, called the Roman Canon (now known as Eu-
charistic Prayer I). Almost all Eucharistic Prayers include
the same basic elements. They begin with thanksgiving
and acclamation. Then there is an epiclesis, as the priest
calls down the Holy Spirit upon the gifts. Then follows
the institution narrative and consecration, as the words
that Jesus spoke at the Last Supper are repeated. After
the consecration, we remember in an explicit way all
that Christ has done for us—this is the anamnesis, or
remembering. The prayer concludes with the offering,
the intercessions—prayers for the Church, our leaders,
ourselves—and a final doxology of praise.
The reforms of the Second Vatican Council enriched
our liturgy with additional Eucharistic Prayers, including
both ancient texts (Eucharistic Prayer II is based on the
most ancient of all existing Eucharistic Prayers) and new
compositions.
—Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.
Bible Study classes at Assumption Parish are held in
the Madonna Room of Berst Hall on Thursday mornings
from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Come when you can and
bring a friend! All participants must bring their own
materials. For information, contact Pat Hudetz at
630-935-2103.
6018 SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Monday: Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time; St. Stephen of Hungary
Thursday: St. John Eudes Friday: St. Bernard
Saturday: St. Pius X
LOVE THEM BOTH
We must love them both—those whose opinions we share and
those whose opinions we reject. For both have labored in the
search for truth, and both have helped us in the finding of it.
—Thomas Aquinas
GIVING BACK
The Virgin received salvation so that she may
give it back to the centuries.
—Peter Chrysologus
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PIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND WELCOME EVENT
FOR FATHER JOSH
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
6:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.
BERST HALL
Spend some time with fellow parishioners and Father Josh on Assumption Church’s Name Day - The Feast of the Assumption! Enjoy a variety of delicious fruit pies and ice cream provided by the Marthas with the assistance of the Knights of Columbus.
There will be no charge, but a freewill offering, which will go towards the church’s
funds, will be greatly appreciated.
**Enter to win one of two raffle baskets offered by the Stewardship Committee** Winner will be announced at the end of the evening.
If you would like to contribute a fruit pie to this event, please drop it off at
Berst Hall’s kitchen between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
We hope to see you there!
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Your Purchases at AmazonSmile Help Our Parish
Assumption Parish participates in the AmazonSmile charitable giving program. By making your regular Amazon purchases at AmazonSmile, .05% of your total purchase will be donated to our church! Here is how the program works: The first time you log into AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to choose a charity. Search for Assumption Parish Coal City; make this your charity selection from the list and save. You only have to do this once, and when you shop in the future you will see on the top left of your screen that you are supporting Assumption Parish. It is important to note that only purchases at smile.amazon.com (not http://www.amazon.com or the mobile app) support charities. So, in order to support our church, you will need to be sure you are on the AmazonSmile website when you shop. Because there is no additional cost to you, your AmazonSmile purchases are a great way for you to help our parish generate income. Many thanks for your support!
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The St. Vincent Monday Night Meals will be served
through the end of August from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
at the New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City.
Meals will continue to be carry-out only.
We are currently serving approximately 150 meals each
week, and funds are needed to purchase food and carry
-out containers to prepare a hot nutritious meal for any-
one in need, free of charge.
There are currently five area churches involved in this
ministry, and we would like to add a sixth church. If you
know of anyone interested in helping for two months at
a time, please call Cindi Grove at 815-735-1432.
If you would like to make a monetary donation to help
this ministry, please make checks payable to Assump-
tion Church. Thank you for your past and present gen-
erosity, and please share our ministry with your friends.
Thank you, and God Bless!
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SATURDAY August 14
4:00 PM Mass (AP)
John & Patricia Durkin (Durkin Family)
John Manietta (Mary Manietta)
SUNDAY August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
7:30 AM Mass (AP)
Helen Veronda (Jim & Nancy Micetich)
Dean, Sr., Judy, & Tony Plese (Lucille)
9:30 AM Mass (IC)
Teri Middleton (Kay Heberer & Anita Scheer)
11:30 AM Mass (AP)
Norm Hook (Family)
Dennis Murphy (Mary Kay Kunke)
Marge Broucek (Cindi & Curtis Grove)
TUESDAY August 17
6:30 PM Mass (AP)
Wally Neumann (Family)
WEDNESDAY August 18
8:30 AM Mass (AP)
Joe DeGulie (Lucille)
Edward Pierard (Bill & Carol Pohl)
THURSDAY August 19
8:30 AM Mass (IC)
Ludwig Lazar (Cecelia Pauley)
FRIDAY August 20
8:30 AM Mass (AP)
Kenneth Bono (Kenna & Ray)
Peter & Bob Ruffatti (Marge Ruffatti)
SATURDAY August 21
4:00 PM Mass (AP)
Gary Simons (Wife)
Richard Marizza (Anna Quinzio-Zafran)
Mark Wharrie (Mom)
Lynne Letterly (Letterly Family)
SUNDAY August 22 Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM Mass (AP)
Helen Veronda (Phil & Karen Kodat)
Suzanne Cassani (Gene Cassani)
Megan M. Riley (Riley Family)
9:30 AM Mass (IC)
James Cummins (Kay Heberer & Anita Scheer)
Ken Knorr (Bruce & Melissa Radtke)
Mona Adler (Roberts Family)
11:30 AM Mass (AP)
Jim Watters (Family)
William McClintoch (Matteson Family)
This Week’s Events
AP: Assumption Parish IC: Immaculate Conception
Sunday August 15
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Pie & Ice Cream Social and Welcome
Event for Father Josh - Berst Hall
Monday August 16
4:30 pm - St. Vincent Table - New Hope Presbyterian - Coal City
Tuesday August 17
8:30 am - Immaculate Conception Communion Service - IC
Braidwood Community Food Pantry Open - 815-482-2517
Wednesday August 18
Assumption Food Pantry Open - 815 518-2000
Thursday August 19
9:30 am - 11:00 am - Bible Study - Madonna Room @ Berst Hall
Braidwood Community Food Pantry Open - 815-482-2517
Friday August 20
No Events
Saturday August 21
No Events
Sunday August 22
12:30 - Baptism
Sacrament of Penance
Confession Schedule
TUESDAY (AP) - 6:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY (AP) - 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.
THURSDAY (IC) - Following the 8:30 a.m. Mass
SATURDAY (AP) - 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
SUNDAY (IC) - Following the 9:30 a.m. Mass
Mass Intentions
To schedule a Mass intention, please
use your church envelope & drop it in
the collection basket with the dates
noted, or call the office. The
suggested donation for each Mass
intention is $10.
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Assumption Church Building Loan Balance As Of
August 2021
Original Note Amount $796,607
Monthly Loan Payment $3,574
Current Loan Balance $532,601
Principal Reduction $73,006
Additional Principal Reduction $191,000
Interest Applied to Date $67,081
Immaculate Conception Weekly Offering
Annual Offering Budget (7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) $104,500
YTD Offering Budget $12,054
YTD Actual Offering 14,395
Last Week’s Mass Offering
Last Week’s E-Giving Offering
$3,082
$160
Last Week’s Total Offering $3,252
Weekly Goal $2,009
Assumption Weekly Offering + E-Giving
Annual Offering Budget (7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022) $292,411
YTD Offering Budget $33,738
YTD Actual Offering $35,296
Last Week’s Mass Offering $4,912
Last Week’s E-Giving Offering $2,923
Last Week’s Total Offering $7,835
Weekly Goal $5,623
Devout Catholic School Teachers Needed - Full and part-time PreK-Grade 8 teaching positions are currently available in Diocese of Joliet Catholic elementary schools located in DuPage, Kankakee, and Will Counties. Candidates must be practicing Catholics who hold appropriate state licensure. - Early Childhood and Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1, 2, and 3), Intermediate (Grades 4 and 5), Junior High School English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science (Grades 6, 7, and 8), Specials (Art, Music, PE, and Spanish), Resource and Special Education Teachers The Diocese of Joliet is seeking an Independent Campus Ministry Consultant to provide ministry to college students at Elmhurst University and the College of DuPage for 15 hours per week, from September to May, for the academic year 2021-2022. The Campus Ministry Independent Consultant provides direct ministry through gathered meetings for community building, conversation, prayer and theo-logical reflection, and coordinates with nearby parish leadership while interacting with faculty, staff, and students at public colleges in the diocese, as well as clergy and diocesan leaders. Must have ability to connect with young people, build relation-ships, and share the faith with enthusiasm. A bachelor's degree in Theology or related field is preferred, with at least two years of campus or parish ministry experi-ence. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Interested candidates can email a resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Church of the Holy Ghost in Wood Dale is seeking to hire a Director of Music. Applicant should have a bachelor’s degree in Music or equivalent education or experience. Must be a practicing Catholic and possess strong knowledge of Catholic music and liturgy. Skill requirements include proficiency on the piano and/or organ, as well as a background in choral conducting. Responsibilities include directing and/or accompanying music for weekend liturgies and direction of all choir members; coordination of recruiting, training, and scheduling of cantors. Direct, accompany and/or cantor at holy days, weddings, funerals, and other parish celebrations; attend staff and committee meetings as requested and undertake other duties as assigned by the Pastor. The individual will be subject to a criminal background check and will also be required to attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop in accordance with USCCB and Diocesan policy. Please submit your resume to Theresa Bero at [email protected]. St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Mokena is seeking to hire a Director of Sacred Music that will continue to grow the parish’s legacy of orthodox, beautiful, and reverent sacred music. This includes use of antiphons, chant, and Christocen-tric hymns at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and para liturgical celebrations. This is a full-time benefited position that requires 40 hours per week with flexible hours. Organ and vocal training a must with a strong background and knowledge of liturgi-cal music and liturgy in the Roman Catholic Tradition. To apply, interested candi-dates should send a cover letter and resume to Stephen Warunek at [email protected]. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville is seeking a Full-time (40 hours per week with benefits) Parish Secretary who is friendly, positive, energet-ic, flexible, and a good communicator. Our new staff member must be able to self-direct and prioritize work while being a welcoming presence to the public. Excellent organizational skills are necessary. Training is provided. Previous clerical experience and familiarity with Microsoft Office is required (experience with Publisher and Span-ish speaking ability are a plus). To apply, please send a brief statement of your interest, a resume and references to [email protected]. Application deadline is June 11. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville is seeking a Job-Share Faith Formation Administrative Assistant (part-time/12-25 hours per week, non-benefitted position). We are searching for a friendly, positive, energetic, flexible, good communicator, and team player to join the faith formation clerical team as a job share Administrative Assistant. The Faith Formation Administrative Assistants sup-port the four ministries of Faith Formation: Elementary (pre-K through Grade 5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School Youth/Young Adult Ministry, and Adult Faith Formation. Must be willing to help with a servant leader attitude. Good organi-zational and communication skills, both oral and written a must. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Publisher experience preferred. To apply for the position, please send a brief description of your interest in the position, a resume, and a list of three refer-ences to [email protected]. Application deadline is June 10. To view full job descriptions, visit: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet.
Assumption Church
Parish Council Members
Teri Boylan
Jim Dabulskis
Curtis Greene
Patricia Hudetz
George Kaluzny
Dean Marketti
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Sacraments
BAPTISM Parents are required to attend a Baptismal Preparation meeting prior to the Baptism. Contact the Parish Secretary to register.
Assumption 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month after 11:30 a.m. Mass.
Immaculate Conception 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month.
MARRIAGE Arrangements must be made at least six months in advance. Marriage preparation classes are required to be completed before the
Sacrament of Marriage can be celebrated. Please contact the parish office before making wedding arrangements.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK First Saturday during the 8:30 a.m. Mass at Assumption Church or by appointment.
Devotions in Honor of St. Peregrine, the patron Saint of those who suffer with cancer or any incurable disease or condition, are held on the first
Tuesday of each month following the 6:30 p.m. Mass at Assumption Church.
RECONCILIATION
Assumption Tuesday - 6:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m., Wednesday & Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 8:20 a.m., Saturday - 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Immaculate Conception Thursday following the 8:30 a.m. Mass & Sunday following the 9:30 a.m. Mass
FUNERALS Funeral liturgies are ordinarily celebrated at 10:00 a.m. The funeral director will contact the parish office regarding arrangements.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION CHAPEL
Assumption
The Adoration Chapel is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Call the parish secretary for the entry code before or after hours or to make an
Adoration commitment.
Immaculate Conception
The Adoration Chapel in Fr. White Hall is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call Anita Scheer at (815) 739-9767 for the entry code before or
after hours or to make an Adoration commitment.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish www.stmaryassumptionparish.org 195 South Kankakee Street ● Coal City, IL 60416 (815) 634-4171
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pastor Reverend Joshua Miller (815) 634-4171 Ext 2 [email protected]
Deacon Deacon William Dunn (815) 634-4171 Ext 3 [email protected]
Business Manager Richard Yarshen (815) 634-4171 Ext 4 [email protected]
Property Manager Alex Kuhel (815) 634-4171 Ext 10 [email protected]
Parish Secretary Laura Uher (815) 634-4171 Ext 1 [email protected]
Youth Ministry Dave & Sara Wollgast (815) 287-2036 [email protected]
Music Coordinator Rita Wise (815) 634-4110 [email protected]
Director of Catechesis Deacon William Dunn (815) 634-4171 Ext 3 [email protected]
Immaculate Conception Parish www.icparishbraidwood.org 110 South School Street ● Braidwood, IL 60416 Voice (815) 458-2125 FAX (815) 458-2836
Office hours vary; please call Parish Office to schedule an appointment.
Pastor Reverend Joshua Miller (815) 634-4171 Ext 2 [email protected]
Deacon Deacon Greg Cummins (815) 735-3016 [email protected]
Parish Secretary &
Business Manager Teri Brummerstedt (815) 458-2125 Ext 6 [email protected]
Youth Ministry Dave & Sara Wollgast (815) 287-2036 [email protected]
Director of Catechesis Deacon William Dunn (815) 634-4171 Ext 3 [email protected]
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